David Moore Robinson

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• Name	David Moore Robinson  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11]
  Born	Mar 1829 Chester, Pennsylvania, USA [2, 3, 6, 7, 9]
  Gender	Male
  Birth	Abt 1833 Pennsylvania, USA [5]
  Race	Mulatto [9]
  Occupation	​ Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [12]  –  Capitol Policeman
  Residence	​ Chester, Pennsylvania, USA [10]
  Residence	1860 Ward 4, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [9]  –  30 Age: 30; PersonalEstateValue: 200; RealEstateValue: 800
  Residence	1 Jul 1863 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [5]  –  Marital Status: Married
  Residence	1870 Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [3]  –  Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
  Residence	1877 118 Cowden street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [11]
  Residence	1880 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [6]  –  Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self
  Residence	1900 118 Cowden street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [2]  –  Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head
  Residence	Abt 1904 Cowden Street, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [13]
  Died	11 Jan 1905 118 Cowden, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17]
  Buried	​ 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 15, 18]
  	Lincoln Cemetery
  Notes	DAVID MOORE ROBINSON For Years He Was Connected With the Capitol -died of Paralysis David Moore Robinson, one of the best known citizens of Harrisburg, who has been ill for some time at his home, 118 Cowden street, as the result of a stroke of paralysis, died yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Surrounded by the members of his family. Mr. Robinson peacefully passed away, unconscious to the last. Last Thursday, Mr. Robinson, who was employed at the capitol as a watch man, went to his home suffering from a severe cold which rapidly developed into pneumonia and ended in stroke of paralysis which ended in death. His robust physique could not withstand the severe attack. Mr. Robinson was a native of Chester county and moved to Harrisburg when a boy, sixty years ago. In 1855, he married Miss Catherine M, Johnson, of this city, who with the following children survives him: Mrs. Jennie Hodges, of New Zealand; Mrs. Florence Stevens, of Wilkes-Barre; Mrs. Kate R. Malone, of Detroit; Mrs. Agnes L. Arnold, of Wilberforce, O.; Harvey, of Jamestown, N.Y.; Harry, letter carrier in Wilmington, Del, and John, of New York City. All of the children were highly educated and Florence, the second daughter, was a Vocalist of high culture. Mr. Robinson, many years ago was appointed a messenger in the State Treasury, serving under the late Robert Mackey, and afterwards had charge of the Executive mansion under Governor Beaver. Some time ago he was made a capitol watchman, and later was in charge of several rooms in the Senate, part of the new Capitol, being on duty at the time he was taken with his last illness, He enjoyed the confidence and esteem of many state officials, and was a kindly, courteous gentleman. As a member of the secret societies of the city he attained a number of high positions, and belonged to Brotherly Love Lodge and Miriam Household of Ruth, I. V. O. F.; Household of Friends Lodge of Masons, the Scottish Rite and New York Mystic Shriners. He was also a member of the Eastern Star. The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon from his late residence, under Masonic auspices, Rev. M. L. Blalock and Rev. W. H. Marshall having charge of the obsequies. Clipped from Harrisburg Telegraph Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 12 Jan 1905, Thu • Page 10 David Moore Robinson, the well known Capitol policeman, was buried on Saturday afternoon. The impressive services were conducted by Rev. M. L. Blalock, whose sermon from Job xiv:14 was an eloquent tribute to the deceased. Rev. Drs. Reed, Hood and Johnson took part in the services and Rev. W. H. Marshall delivered a eulogy. Solos were sung by Mrs. Fanny Bruce, "Lead Kindly Light," and by Mrs. Margaret Scott, "Abide with me." Mrs Bruce and Prof. T. P. Scott and Jos. G. Popel sang, "Nearer my God to thee." Many handsome and appropriate floral designs testified of his friends esteem. The Chosen Friends Lodge No. 43, F. and A. M., attended in a body and observed ceremonies peculiar to the fraternity; the pall-bearers were selected from that society. Letters and telegrams from public men all over the State told how widely he was known. Many people called to take a last look upon a man who has resided here over sixty years. Clipped from Harrisburg Telegraph Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 16 Jan 1905, Mon • Page 5
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  Family	Catherine Johnson b. 1837, Pennsylvania, USA
  Married	1860 [2]
  Children	1. Sallie Jane Robinson b. 24 Aug 1858, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]   2. Florence Mary Robinson (Age 86 years) b. 6 Sep 1862, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA d. 10 Mar 1949, Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 86 years)  [natural]   3. Harry C. Robinson b. Abt 1866, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]   4. Katharine M Robinson b. Abt 1868, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]   5. Agnes L. Robinson b. 1870, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]   6. Harvey Robinson b. Abt 1857, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]   7. John Robinson b. Abt 1873, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA  [natural]
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F2097 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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