John
Durban
Robinson
Born in Brookville, Jefferson County, Iowa, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Sawyer Robinson
and Leah Beauchamp (Brooks) Moorman
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Annie (Williams) Robinson
— married
8 Sep 1885 in Central City, Nebraska, United States
Descendants 
Father of
John Merwin Robinson
Died
at age 76
in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
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Biography
John Durbin Robinson, son of Sawyer Robinson and Leah B. (Brooks) Robinson, was born on 5 Dec, 1846 in Brookville, Jefferson County, Iowa.[1] He appeared on the census of 26 July 1860 in the home of his mother and step-father at Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa.[2]
He married Melissa Swayne, daughter of William M. and Rebecca Swaine,
He was a farmer when he and Melissa appeared on the census of 27 June 1870 at Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa. His brother was living with them.[2] Melissa died in Jan. 1880 and he was a widower, working as a farmer in the John Stever home when he appeared on the census of 18 June 1880 at Locust Grove, Jefferson, Iowa.[3]
He married Annie Williams on 8 Sep. 1885 in Central City, Nebraska.[4][1]
He was a day laborer when he and Annie appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 at Clarksville, Merrick County, Nebraska.[5]
John died on 10 July 1923 at Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska and was buried at Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska. His memorial has a photo of his headstone and links to those of family members.[1]
Census
26 July 1860
Fairfield, Jefferson County, Iowa
- Thomas Moorman 50 b. OH farmer.
- Leah Moorman 34 b. OH.
- Charles Moorman 21 b. OH farmer.
- Matha Moorman 15 b. IA
- William Moorman 13 b. IA
- Allice Moorman 9 b. IA
- John Robinson 13 b. IA
- Sawyer Robinson 12 b. IA
- Larabee Robinson 9 b. IA
- Mary Robinson 8 b. IA
- Martha Robinson 18 b. NH.[2]
27 June 1870
Locust Grove, Jefferson County, Iowa
- John Robinson 23 b. IA farmer.
- Malissa Robinson 25 b IL.
- Joseph B Robinson 3/12 b. IA.
- Sawyer Robinson 22 b. IA M. D. student.[2]
15 June 1900
Clarksville, Merrick County, Nebraska
- John D Robinson 53 Head b. Dec. 1846 IA m. 15 yrs. day laborer.
- Annie Robinson 42 Wife b. May 1858 PA m. 15 yrs. 4 children 4 living.
- Willie M Robinson 14 Son b. June 1885 NE.
- Frank B Robinson 9 Son b. Aug. 1890 NE.
- John M Robinson 7 Son b. March 1893 NE.[5]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Find A Grave: Memorial #8226675 John Durbin Robinson
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Thomas Moorman 1860 United States Federal Census
- ↑ John Robinson 1880 United States Federal Census
- ↑ J. D. Robinson Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 John D Robinson 1900 United States Federal Census
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It may be possible to confirm family relationships with John by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with John:
It may be possible to confirm family relationships with John by comparing test results with other carriers of his Y-chromosome or his mother's mitochondrial DNA. However, there are no known yDNA or mtDNA test-takers in his direct paternal or maternal line. It is likely that these autosomal DNA test-takers will share some percentage of DNA with John:
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