Jonathan Robinson (1753 - 1838)

Born 25 Jun 1753 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

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Died 17 Mar 1838 at age 84 in Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire, United States

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Sergeant Jonathan Robinson served with Essex County, Massachusetts Militia during the American Revolution.

Jonathan Robinson is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A097591.

A soldier of the American Revolution.

Born in Andover, MA. A soldier of the Revolution. An early settler in Surry.

Came to Surry in 1789 and settled at No. 55 where he kept tavern for about 25 years. From his arrival in town until 1850, he and his two sons were among the most prominent citizens; owning or holding a mortgage on much real estate. He was captain in the militia, town treasure 1774-1798, selectman 1801, represented Surry and Gilsum in the General Court 1796, 98, 1800, 02, 04. He was the prime factor in bringing the first running water into the village of Surry, and he held a larger interest in the 'rights' than any other person. He was one of the first merchants in the village, opening a store as early as 1799 "near the meeting house" (now the Town Hall). Reared in the old school of culture and dignity he was stern yet kindly, but never allowing children to sit in his presence without permission. His own children were required to arise when he entered the room and to always address him as "Sir". About 1830 he went to live in a house which his son Jonathan Jr. had erected at No. 101 where he spent his remaining days. It is said, "He walked six miles to Boxford to woo his future wife," Betty (or Elizabeth) Chadwick to whom he was married Apr. 24, 1783. She was born in Boxford, MA Aug. 22, 1756; died in Surry Oct 23, 1818 of "typhoid fever". She was daughter of John and Susanna (Peabody) of Chadwick. Had nine children.

Jonathan married 2nd on Mar. 16, 1826 Mrs. Mary (Paige) Page, the widow of Lemuel Page.

Jonathan Robinson's funeral took place Mar. 20, 1838. Rev. A.A. Livermore of Keene officiated - the text was Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.

In his will written 14 October 1835, Jonathan Robinson bequeathed to beloved wife Mary the use of one undivided third part of his real estate during her natural life and all the furniture that she brought to the marriage. The executor is to provide other provisions for her continued support. Oldest daughter Dolly Field, widow, receives one hundred dollars. Son Samuel Robinson receives one dollar. Second daughter Sukey Field wife of Eliphaz Field receives one undivided half of a tract of land in Alstead on condition that Sukey and Eliphaz pay fifty dollars to Dolly Field. Sukey also receives half the household furniture. Third daughter Sally Johnson, widow, receives one undivided half of a tract of land in Surry. Fourth daughter Clarissa Britton wife of Henry Britton receives half of Jonathan’s half of Field Farm and half of the household furniture. Fifth daughter Louisa Page wife of Gilman Page receives the other undivided half of Jonathan’s half of Field Farm and she is to pay fifty dollars to Dolly Field. Grandson Henry Smith receives one undivided half of a lot of land, granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Smith receives an undivided fourth of that same lot, and granddaughter Louis Ferbanks receives the remaining fourth of the lot. Second son Jonathan receives all the personal estate not otherwise disposed of including stock animals, utensils, and money. Jonathan is also named executor.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ New Hampshire. Probate Court (Cheshire County); Probate Place: Cheshire, New Hampshire, Estate Files, R181-R238, 1827-1840, Case 228

• History of the Town of Surry, Cheshire County, New Hampshire by Frank Burnside Kingsbury, Published by the town of Surry, New Hampshire, 1925, The Concord Press, Concord, NH, 1925.

• Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (http://www.dar.org/ : accessed October 31, 2021), "Record of Jonathan Robinson", Ancestor # A097591.

• Capt Jonathan Robinson - Find a Grave, Memorial #63426015