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Below is a family biography included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1887. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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G. W. Robinson, a well and favorably known farmer residing near Yorkville, was born in Gibson County, Tenn., June 8, 1843, a son of Jefferson and Elizabeth Robinson, who were from North Carolina, and of German descent. He was reared to manhood on the farm and secured a fair education from the common schools of his native county. In 1862 he shouldered his musket in defense of the South, and served until the close of the war in the Thirteenth Tennessee Cavalry, commanded by Col. Wilson. In 1865 he embarked in agricultural pursuits on his own responsibility, and the same year took for his life’s helpmate Miss Amelia K. Overall, who has borne him six children: Luther L., Willie J., Emma L., George E., Elizabeth and Walter F. All are living except Elizabeth. The parents are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Robinson is a Democrat, a first-class citizen, is the owner of 350 acres of land, manufactures drain tile, operates a threshing machine and cottin-gins.
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This family biography is one of 242 biographies included in The History of Gibson County, Tennessee published in 1887. The History of Gibson County was included within The History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley & Lake Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Gibson, Obion, Dyer, Weakley, and Lake Counties of Tennessee
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