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'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname)

#4151, Deceased, ( - Aft 1839)

Children with John Tait

Daughter	Marion Tait+ (1795 - 1863)
Son	Peter Tait (1797 - )
Daughter	Jennett Tait+ (1801 - 1881)
Son	William Tait+ (1802 - 1843)

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Birth
'Unknown Given Name' (Unknown Surname) was born in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1795
Marriage | John Tait
John Tait
Birth | Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: | Scotland, United KingdomG
John Tait and she were married abt 1795 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1795
Birth of Child | Marion Tait
Her daughter Marion Tait was born in 1795 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1797
Birth of Child | Peter Tait
Her son Peter Tait was born in 1797 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1801
Birth of Child | Jennett Tait
Her daughter Jennett Tait was born on 7 Feb 1801 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1802
Birth of Child | William Tait
Her son William Tait was born in May 1802 in Minnigaff Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
Death of Spouse | John Tait
Her husband John Tait died in Scotland, United KingdomG.
1839
Immigration
She immigrated to AmericaG, aft 1839.
1839
Death
She died aft 1839 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1839
Burial
She was buried aft 1839 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.

John McDowell

#4152, Deceased, (1783 - 1867)

Children with Anna Livingston (1785 - 1824)

Son	Alexander McDowell (1809 - 1810)
Daughter	Mary Ann McDowell+ (1814 - 1900)
Son	John McDowell, Jr.+ (1816 - Aft 1884)

Children with Elizabeth McCornack (1784 - 1836)

Daughter	Jeanette McDowell (1830 - 1903)
Son	Thomas McDowell (1833 - 1837)
Son	Robert McDowell (1836 - )

Child with Agnes McMiking (1790 - 1875)

Son	James McDowell

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John McDowell (1783-1867). Scotch Cemetery, Knox County, Illinois

John McDowell. John Knox Cemetery, Knox County, Illinois

John McDowel. Died June 28, 1867 - Aged 84 years. Scotch Cemetery, Knox County, Illinois.

Agnes McDowell, wife of J. McDowellJohn Knox Cemetery, Knox County, IL

Events and Notes

1783
Birth
John McDowell was born on 14 Jan 1783 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Great BritainG.
1805~22
Marriage | Anna Livingston
Anna Livingston
Age ~20
Birth on 7 Nov 1785 | Forfar, Forfarshire, ScotlandG
Death: on 26 Jan 1824 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
He and Anna Livingston were married abt 1805 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
180926
Birth of Child | Alexander McDowell
His son Alexander McDowell was born on 20 Jun 1809 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
181027
Death of Child | Alexander McDowell
His son Alexander McDowell died on 3 Nov 1810 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
181431
Birth of Child | Mary Ann McDowell
His daughter Mary Ann McDowell was born on 24 Jan 1814 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
181633
Birth of Child | John McDowell, Jr.
His son John McDowell, Jr., was born on 26 Oct 1816 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
182441
Death of Spouse | Anna Livingston
His wife Anna Livingston died on 26 Jan 1824 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1830~47
Marriage | Elizabeth McCornack
Elizabeth McCornack
Age ~46
Birth in 1784 | Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 20 Apr 1836 | Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +
He and Elizabeth McCornack were married abt 1830 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
183047
Birth of Child | Jeanette McDowell
His daughter Jeanette McDowell was born on 5 Jun 1830 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
183350
Birth of Child | Thomas McDowell
His son Thomas McDowell was born on 2 Sep 1833 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183653
Birth of Child | Robert McDowell
His son Robert McDowell was born on 25 Feb 1836 in Larg, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
183653
Death of Spouse | Elizabeth McCornack
His wife Elizabeth McCornack died on 20 Apr 1836 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183754
Death of Child | Thomas McDowell
His son Thomas McDowell died on 30 Jan 1837 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
183956
Immigration
He immigrated to AmericaG, on 26 Jul 1839.
184259
Marriage | Agnes McMiking
Agnes McMiking
Age ~52
Birth in 1790 | Scotland, Great BritainG
Death: on 6 May 1875 | Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Agnes McMiking were married on 3 Nov 1842 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
186784
Death
He died on 28 Jun 1867 at age 84 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
186784
Burial
He was buried in Jun 1867 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
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Citation: 2
1875
Death of Spouse | Agnes McMiking
His wife Agnes McMiking died on 6 May 1875 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

185067
Census1850
John McDowell was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 67 years old.

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, Illinois Marriages to 1850. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530297 for John McDowell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

Anna Livingston

#4153, Deceased, (1785 - 1824)

Children with John McDowell (1783 - 1867)

Son	Alexander McDowell (1809 - 1810)
Daughter	Mary Ann McDowell+ (1814 - 1900)
Son	John McDowell, Jr.+ (1816 - Aft 1884)

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1785
Birth
Anna Livingston was born on 7 Nov 1785 in Forfar, Forfarshire, ScotlandG.
17850
Christening
She was christened on 9 Nov 1785 in Forfar, Forfarshire, ScotlandG.
1805~20
Marriage | John McDowell
John McDowell
Age ~22
Birth on 14 Jan 1783 | Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, Great BritainG
Death: on 28 Jun 1867 | Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
John McDowell and she were married abt 1805 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
180923
Birth of Child | Alexander McDowell
Her son Alexander McDowell was born on 20 Jun 1809 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
181024
Death of Child | Alexander McDowell
Her son Alexander McDowell died on 3 Nov 1810 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
181428
Birth of Child | Mary Ann McDowell
Her daughter Mary Ann McDowell was born on 24 Jan 1814 in Creetown, Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
181630
Birth of Child | John McDowell, Jr.
Her son John McDowell, Jr., was born on 26 Oct 1816 in Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG.
182438
Death
She died on 26 Jan 1824 at age 38 in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
182438
Burial
She was buried in Jan 1824 in the Old Kirkmabreck Cemetery (in ruins)G, in Kirkmabreck Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland, United KingdomG +.
1867
Death of Spouse | John McDowell
Her husband John McDowell died on 28 Jun 1867 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

John W. McDowell

#4154, Deceased, (1847 - 1878)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)
Mother	Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Margaret Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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1847
Birth
John W. McDowell was born on 2 Feb 1847 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187831
Death
He died on 11 Feb 1878 at age 31 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1878~31
Burial
He was buried in Feb 1878 in the Scotch Cemetery (John Knox Cemetery)G, in Victoria Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
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Citation: 1
1881
Death of Parent | Margaret Gordon
His mother Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1884
Death of Parent | John McDowell, Jr.
His father John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18503
Census1850 | John McDowell, Jr.
John was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 3 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Amelia G. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 2
186013
Census1860 | John McDowell, Jr. and Amelia G. McDowell
John was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 13 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Jannett Gordon McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 3
187023
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
John was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 23 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, Amelia G. McDowell, Jannett Gordon McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5530312 for John McDowell. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1850 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.

Jannett Gordon McDowell

#4155, Deceased, (1848 - 1919)

Relationship

1st cousin 4 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	John McDowell, Jr. (1816 - Aft 1884)
Mother	Margaret Gordon (1820 - 1881)

Children with John Miller McKie (1844 - 1923)

Daughter	Margaret McKie (1873 - 1880)
Daughter	Mary McKie (1880 - 1882)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Margaret Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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1848
Birth
Jannett Gordon McDowell was born on 14 Nov 1848 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187223
Marriage | John Miller McKie
John Miller McKie
Age 27
Birth on 4 Jun 1844 | Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: in 1923 | Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +
John Miller McKie and she were married on 22 Feb 1872 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187324
Birth of Child | Margaret McKie
Her daughter Margaret McKie was born on 7 Jun 1873 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188031
Death of Child | Margaret McKie
Her daughter Margaret McKie died on 7 Mar 1880 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188031
Birth of Child | Mary McKie
Her daughter Mary McKie was born on 9 Oct 1880 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188133
Death of Parent | Margaret Gordon
Her mother Margaret Gordon died on 17 Dec 1881 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
188233
Death of Child | Mary McKie
Her daughter Mary McKie died on 15 Sep 1882 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1884
Death of Parent | John McDowell, Jr.
Her father John McDowell, Jr., died aft 1884 in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1919~71
Burial
She was buried in 1919 in the Oneida CemeteryG in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1
191970
Death
She died on 27 Oct 1919 at age 70 at AltonaG, in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Citation: 1
1923
Death of Spouse | John Miller McKie
Her husband John Miller McKie died in 1923 in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +.

Census and Residence Events

18502
Census1850 | John McDowell, Jr.
Jannett was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1850 US Census residing at Township 12 N 3 EG in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 2 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 2
186011
Census1860 | John McDowell, Jr. and Amelia G. McDowell
Jannett was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1860 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 11 years old.
Also residing in the same household were John W. McDowell, Margaret McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 3
187021
Census1870 | John McDowell, Jr.
Jannett was enumerated as a household member of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1870 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 21 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Margaret Gordon, Amelia G. McDowell, John W. McDowell, James Gordon McDowell, Isabella ("Belle") McDowell, DeWitt David McDowell, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, and Cora S. W. McDowell.
Citation: 4
188031
Census1880 | John McDowell, Jr.
Jannett was enumerated as the daughter of John McDowell, Jr., on the 1880 US Census in Copley Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 31 years old.
Also residing in the same household were DeWitt David McDowell, Cora S. W. McDowell, John Yourston Ewart, Margaret Elisabeth Gordon Ewart, William H. McDowell, Peter Alexander McDowell, Fredrick Robert McDowell, Amelia G. McDowell, John Miller McKie, and Margaret Gordon.
Citation: 5
190051
Census1900 | John Miller McKie
Jannett was enumerated as the wife of John Miller McKie on the 1900 US Census in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. She was 51 years old.

Citation: 6
191061
Census1910 | John Miller McKie
Jannett was enumerated as the wife of John Miller McKie on the 1910 US Census in Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG +. She was 61 years old.

Citation: 7

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 5785845 for Janet Gordon (nee McDowell) McKie. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1850 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1860 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1910 US Census.

Gordon E. Robson

#4157, Deceased, (1873 - 1881)

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	William Robson (1831 - 1901)
Mother	Mary Elizabeth Gordon (1847 - 1919)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Mary Elizabeth Gordon⁴, Peter Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Gordon E. Robson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1873
Birth
He was born on 18 Sep 1873 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
18818
Death
He died on 12 Oct 1881 at age 8 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1901
Death of Parent | William Robson
His father William Robson died on 15 Jan 1901 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1919
Death of Parent | Mary Elizabeth Gordon
His mother Mary Elizabeth Gordon died on 18 Feb 1919 in Sparta Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18806
Census1880 | William Robson
Gordon was enumerated as the son of William Robson on the 1880 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 6 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frank W. Robson, John L. Robson, Edward Percy Robson, and Mary Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Edward Percy Robson

#4158, Deceased, (1875 - 1924)

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	William Robson (1831 - 1901)
Mother	Mary Elizabeth Gordon (1847 - 1919)

Children with Helen McCall Sisson (1870 - 1942)

Son	William Henry Robson+ (1902 - 1985)
Daughter	Mary Elizabeth Robson+ (1907 - 1969)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Mary Elizabeth Gordon⁴, Peter Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
Edward Percy Robson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1875
Birth
He was born on 5 Jan 1875 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1889~14
Marriage | Helen McCall Sisson
Helen McCall Sisson
Age ~19
Birth on 27 Nov 1870 | Henderson Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 6 May 1942 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Helen McCall Sisson were married in 1889.
1900~25
Occupation
He was farmer in 1900 in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
190126
Death of Parent | William Robson
His father William Robson died on 15 Jan 1901 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190227
Birth of Child | William Henry Robson
His son William Henry Robson was born on 10 Feb 1902 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190732
Birth of Child | Mary Elizabeth Robson
His daughter Mary Elizabeth Robson was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191843
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 12 Sep 1918 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
191944
Death of Parent | Mary Elizabeth Gordon
His mother Mary Elizabeth Gordon died on 18 Feb 1919 in Sparta Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
192449
Death
He died on 3 Feb 1924 at age 49 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Biography
Edward attended Knox College and Browns Business College (class of 1895). He was a banker, manufacturer, and stock raiser.
1912 History of Knox County, Illinois - Volume II
By Albert J. Perry
The S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago, IL, 1912

Edward P. Robson, who is intimately connected with the agricultural and financial interests of Knox county, was born on January 5, 1875. He was the grandson of John Robson, who was born near Newcastle, in Northumberland county, England, and who was married to Mary Brown, and he is a son of William Robson, whose birth occurred in Newcastle-on-Tyne, England, on the 5th of September, 1831, and who came to America with his parents when a young man. They located first at Beaver Point, Pennsylvania, and in the spring of 1850 removed to Knox county, near Rio. After his marriage he purchased his present homestead near Wataga and afterward engaged in stock-raising and general farming. William Robson was twice married. His first union was to Miss Jane Goff, who was a daughter of Louis Goff*, one of the early settlers of Rio township. To this union three children were born, one of whom survives, Cora Alice. Mrs. Robson passed away in 1867. Mr. Robson's second union occurred in 1871 to Mary E. Gordon, who was born in Victoria, Knox county, November 7, 1847, and was a daughter of Peter Gordon, a native of Scotland, who came to America when a young man and settled at Peoria, where he was employed for three years at six dollars per month. Later, in 1841, he removed to Victoria and was engaged in agricultural pursuits throughout his life. He was married to Miss Mary A. McDowell, who was a daughter of John McDowell, who came to America in 1838, going directly to Knox county. Mrs. Gordon, who had been previously married to William Tate, died in 1900, at the age of eighty-six years. Mrs. Robson is at present sixty-nine years of age and is residing at the home of her son, E. P. Robson, who was the second of three children born to his parents, the others being: Gordon, deceased; and Henry Stewart, whose birth occurred May 18, 1892, and who is residing with his brother. Mrs. Robson is a graduate of the North Western Normal School of Ohio and is a member of the Congregational church of Wataga and of its Ladies' Aid and Missionary Society. Mr. Robson, whose death occurred January 10, 1901, was one of the organizers of the Galesburg National Bank and at the time of his death was serving in the capacity of vice president. In politics he gave his support to the republican party and was one of its active members, among the offices to which he had been elected being that of school director for several years, of highway commissioner for two terms and member of the county board of supervisors for twenty-one years.

Edward P. Robson attended the common schools in his youth and at the age of thirteen years entered Knox College for a three years' course, after which he graduated from Brown's Business College in 1895. Having thus completed his education, he returned home and undertook the management of his father's farm because of the latter's ill health. In addition to general farming he also engaged in stock-raising and in both lines met with immediate success. But he has also interested himself in other undertakings, among these being the Western Tool Works of Galesburg, in which he became interested in 1905 and which is now principally owned by him and known as the Robson Manufacturing Company of Galesburg. Three years previous he and his brother opened the Bank of Wataga, at Wataga, and he has since served in the capacity of president. His success in this financial undertaking was so great that, in 1905, he opened the Victoria Exchange Bank of Victoria and has always acted as its president and since his father's death has filled the vacancy caused thereby in the directorate of the Galesburg National Bank. Mr. Robson has always had the support and confidence of the residents of his community and under his able management these banks have become solid financial institutions. Their policies have ever been such as to commend them to the public and Mr. Robson has always surrounded himself with such men as officers that are well-known for their reliability and trustworthiness.

In 1899 Mr.Robson was married to Miss Helen McCall Sisson. She was born November 27, 1871, near Galesburg. in Henderson township, and is a daughter of Henry M. and Elizabeth (.Miller) Sisson, the former deceased and the latter, who is seventy-three years of age, a resident of Galesburg. They have become the parents of two children: William Henry, born February 10, 1902; and Mary Elizabeth, whose birth occurred on the 29th of July, 1907.

In politics Mr. Robson gives active support to the republican party. Fie has served as a member of the board of supervisors for nine years, since 1903 has been a member of the township school board and has been a delegate to state conventions. In religious faith he is a Congregationalist and Mrs. Robson also holds membership in the Congregational church of Wataga. They are both active in its various departments, Mrs. Robson being at present president of the Ladies' Aid Society and her husband is acting as church treasurer. In fraternal circles Mr. Robson is equally prominent, holding membership in Wataga Lodge, No. 291, A. F. & A. M.; Oneida Chapter, R. A. M.; Galesburg Commandery, K. T.; and Mohammed Temple of the Mystic Shrine. lie also belongs to the Galesburg Lodge of Elks and the Galesburg Business Men's Club. Mr. Robson is constantly working for the industrial, commercial, financial and social development of his district and high regard is tendered him by reason of business enterprise and integrity and his sterling personal worth.
192449
Burial
He was buried in Feb 1924 in the Wataga CemeteryG in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 4
1942
Death of Spouse | Helen McCall Sisson
His wife Helen McCall Sisson died on 6 May 1942 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

18805
Census1880 | William Robson
Edward was enumerated as the son of William Robson on the 1880 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 5 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Frank W. Robson, John L. Robson, Gordon E. Robson, and Mary Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 5
190025
Census1900 | William Robson
Edward was enumerated as the son of William Robson on the 1900 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 25 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Henry Stewart Robson, Helen McCall Sisson, and Mary Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Robson, Edward Percy. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 84422937 for Edmond Percy Robson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census.

Helen McCall Sisson

#4159, Deceased, (1870 - 1942)

Parents

Father	Henry McCall Sisson (1829 - 1905)
Mother	Eliza Jane Miller (1836 - 1912)

Children with Edward Percy Robson (1875 - 1924)

Son	William Henry Robson+ (1902 - 1985)
Daughter	Mary Elizabeth Robson+ (1907 - 1969)

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1870
Birth
Helen McCall Sisson was born on 27 Nov 1870 in Henderson Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1889~19
Marriage | Edward Percy Robson
Edward Percy Robson
Age ~14
Birth on 5 Jan 1875 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 3 Feb 1924 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Edward Percy Robson and she were married in 1889.
190231
Birth of Child | William Henry Robson
Her son William Henry Robson was born on 10 Feb 1902 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190534
Death of Parent | Henry McCall Sisson
Her father Henry McCall Sisson died on 29 May 1905 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190736
Birth of Child | Mary Elizabeth Robson
Her daughter Mary Elizabeth Robson was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191241
Death of Parent | Eliza Jane Miller
Her mother Eliza Jane Miller died on 26 Apr 1912 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
192453
Death of Spouse | Edward Percy Robson
Her husband Edward Percy Robson died on 3 Feb 1924 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
194271
Death
She died on 6 May 1942 at age 71 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
194271
Burial
She was buried in May 1942 in the Wataga CemeteryG in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1

Census and Residence Events

190029
Census1900 | William Robson
Helen was enumerated as the sister-in-law of William Robson on the 1900 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 29 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward Percy Robson, Henry Stewart Robson, and Mary Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 84422974 for Helen McCall (nee Sisson) Robson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Henry McCall Sisson

#4160, Deceased, (1829 - 1905)

Parents

Father	Pardon Sisson
Mother	Abigail McCall (1794 - 1873)

Child with Eliza Jane Miller (1836 - 1912)

Daughter

Helen McCall Sisson+ (1870 - 1942)

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Person Source
Henry McCall Sisson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1829
Birth
He was born on 29 Sep 1829 in Clinton, Oneida, New York, United StatesG.
186031
Marriage | Eliza Jane Miller
Eliza Jane Miller
Age 24
Birth on 5 Dec 1836 | Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +
Death: on 26 Apr 1912 | Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Eliza Jane Miller were married on 25 Dec 1860 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
187041
Birth of Child | Helen McCall Sisson
His daughter Helen McCall Sisson was born on 27 Nov 1870 in Henderson Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187343
Death of Parent | Abigail McCall
His mother Abigail McCall died on 20 Feb 1873 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190575
Death
He died on 29 May 1905 at age 75 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1905
Burial
He was buried in Jun 1905 in the Hope CemeteryG in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 3
1912
Death of Spouse | Eliza Jane Miller
His wife Eliza Jane Miller died on 26 Apr 1912 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 76459529 for Eliza Jane (nee Miller) Sisson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, Memorial ID 76459355 for Henry McCall Sisson.

Eliza Jane Miller

#4161, Deceased, (1836 - 1912)

Parents

Father	John Miller (1805 - 1859)
Mother	Jane Crane

Child with Henry McCall Sisson (1829 - 1905)

Daughter

Helen McCall Sisson+ (1870 - 1942)

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1836
Birth
Eliza Jane Miller was born on 5 Dec 1836 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +.
Citation: 1
185922
Death of Parent | John Miller
Her father John Miller died on 29 Jan 1859.
186024
Marriage | Henry McCall Sisson
Henry McCall Sisson
Age 31
Birth on 29 Sep 1829 | Clinton, Oneida, New York, United StatesG
Death: on 29 May 1905 | Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Henry McCall Sisson and she were married on 25 Dec 1860 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
187033
Birth of Child | Helen McCall Sisson
Her daughter Helen McCall Sisson was born on 27 Nov 1870 in Henderson Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
190568
Death of Spouse | Henry McCall Sisson
Her husband Henry McCall Sisson died on 29 May 1905 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191275
Death
She died on 26 Apr 1912 at age 75 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citations: 1,2
191275
Cause of Death
She died of cerebral hemmorage.
Citation: 2
191275
Obituary
Obituary of Elizabeth Miller Sisson

A resident for the past 17 years of this city died at her home after a four week illness due to cerebral hemmorage.

Born in Chicago to John Miller and Jane Ann Crane, her father being one of the first trustees of the village of Chicago.

Married Dec 25, 1860 Henry McCall Sission and they afterwards resided on the Sission farn two miles north of Galesburg. He died May 29, 1905. They had six daughters and two sons.

This obit was copied from a newspaper and published by the Knox Co Genealogical Society.
Citation: 1
191275
Burial
She was buried in Apr 1912 in the Hope CemeteryG in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 1

Citations

[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 76459529 for Eliza Jane (nee Miller) Sisson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S327] .

Pardon Sisson

#4162, Deceased

Child with Abigail McCall (1794 - 1873)

Son	Henry McCall Sisson+ (1829 - 1905)

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Pardon Sisson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1827
Marriage | Abigail McCall
Abigail McCall
Age 33
Birth on 25 Jun 1794 | Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United StatesG
Death: on 20 Feb 1873 | Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Abigail McCall were married on 30 Sep 1827 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United StatesG.
1829
Birth of Child | Henry McCall Sisson
His son Henry McCall Sisson was born on 29 Sep 1829 in Clinton, Oneida, New York, United StatesG.
1873
Death of Spouse | Abigail McCall
His wife Abigail McCall died on 20 Feb 1873 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.

Abigail McCall

#4163, Deceased, (1794 - 1873)

Child with Pardon Sisson

Son	Henry McCall Sisson+ (1829 - 1905)

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Person Source
Abigail McCall had person sources.
Citation: 1
1794
Birth
She was born on 25 Jun 1794 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United StatesG.
182733
Marriage | Pardon Sisson
Pardon Sisson
Pardon Sisson and she were married on 30 Sep 1827 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut, United StatesG.
182935
Birth of Child | Henry McCall Sisson
Her son Henry McCall Sisson was born on 29 Sep 1829 in Clinton, Oneida, New York, United StatesG.
1873~79
Burial
She was buried in 1873 in the in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
187378
Death
She died on 20 Feb 1873 at age 78 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.

John Miller

#4164, Deceased, (1805 - 1859)

Child with Jane Crane

Daughter

Eliza Jane Miller+ (1836 - 1912)

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John Miller had person sources.
Citation: 1
1805
Birth
He was born on 13 Mar 1805 in Virginia, United StatesG.
183529
Marriage | Jane Crane
Jane Crane
He and Jane Crane were married on 8 Jan 1835 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +.
183631
Birth of Child | Eliza Jane Miller
His daughter Eliza Jane Miller was born on 5 Dec 1836 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +.
185953
Death
He died on 29 Jan 1859 at age 53.
Burial
He was buried in the in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.

Jane Crane

#4165, Deceased

Child with John Miller (1805 - 1859)

Daughter

Eliza Jane Miller+ (1836 - 1912)

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Person Source
Jane Crane had person sources.
Citation: 1
1835
Marriage | John Miller
John Miller
Age 29
Birth on 13 Mar 1805 | Virginia, United StatesG
Death: on 29 Jan 1859
John Miller and she were married on 8 Jan 1835 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +.
1836
Birth of Child | Eliza Jane Miller
Her daughter Eliza Jane Miller was born on 5 Dec 1836 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United StatesG +.
1859
Death of Spouse | John Miller
Her husband John Miller died on 29 Jan 1859.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.

Henry Stewart Robson

#4166, Deceased, (1892 - 1918)

Relationship

2nd cousin 3 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	William Robson (1831 - 1901)
Mother	Mary Elizabeth Gordon (1847 - 1919)

Children with Dessa Pearl Behringer (1889 - 1926)

Son	John Stuart Robson (1914 - 1915)
Daughter	Danita P. Robson (1917 - 1965)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Mary Elizabeth Gordon⁴, Peter Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Henry Stewart Robson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1892
Birth
He was born on 5 May 1892 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
19018
Death of Parent | William Robson
His father William Robson died on 15 Jan 1901 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191321
Marriage | Dessa Pearl Behringer
Dessa Pearl Behringer
Age 24
Birth on 27 Jan 1889 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 2 Sep 1926 | Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United StatesG
He and Dessa Pearl Behringer were married on 29 Oct 1913.
191422
Birth of Child | John Stuart Robson
His son John Stuart Robson was born on 8 Nov 1914 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191523
Death of Child | John Stuart Robson
His son John Stuart Robson died on 29 Dec 1915 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191724
Birth of Child | Danita P. Robson
His daughter Danita P. Robson was born on 25 Jan 1917 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191725
Milit Reg-WWI
He registered for World War I military service on 5 Jun 1917 in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
191826
Death
He died on 13 Nov 1918 at age 26 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
191826
Burial
He was buried in Nov 1918 in the Wataga CemeteryG in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 3
1919
Death of Parent | Mary Elizabeth Gordon
His mother Mary Elizabeth Gordon died on 18 Feb 1919 in Sparta Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1926
Death of Spouse | Dessa Pearl Behringer
His wife Dessa Pearl Behringer died on 2 Sep 1926 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

19008
Census1900 | William Robson
Henry was enumerated as the son of William Robson on the 1900 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 8 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Edward Percy Robson, Helen McCall Sisson, and Mary Elizabeth Gordon.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S234] Military Records, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, 4,582 Microfilm Rolls (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records), citing Robson, Henry Stewart. Hereinafter cited as World War I Draft Registration Cards, (1917-1918.)
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 90746580 for Henry Stuart Robson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1900 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Dessa Pearl Behringer

#4167, Deceased, (1889 - 1926)

Children with Henry Stewart Robson (1892 - 1918)

Son	John Stuart Robson (1914 - 1915)
Daughter	Danita P. Robson (1917 - 1965)

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Person Source
Dessa Pearl Behringer had person sources.
Citation: 1
1889
Birth
She was born on 27 Jan 1889 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
191324
Marriage | Henry Stewart Robson
Henry Stewart Robson
Age 21
Birth on 5 May 1892 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 13 Nov 1918 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Henry Stewart Robson and she were married on 29 Oct 1913.
191425
Birth of Child | John Stuart Robson
Her son John Stuart Robson was born on 8 Nov 1914 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191526
Death of Child | John Stuart Robson
Her son John Stuart Robson died on 29 Dec 1915 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191727
Birth of Child | Danita P. Robson
Her daughter Danita P. Robson was born on 25 Jan 1917 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
191829
Death of Spouse | Henry Stewart Robson
Her husband Henry Stewart Robson died on 13 Nov 1918 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
192637
Death
She died on 2 Sep 1926 at age 37 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
192637
Burial
She was buried in Sep 1926 in the Wataga CemeteryG in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
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Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

192030
Census1920
Dessa Pearl Behringer was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1920 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 30 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Danita P. Robson.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 90746830 for Dessa Pearl (nee Behringer) Robson. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

George D. MacIntosh

#4168, Deceased, (Abt 1831 - 1898)

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1831
Birth
George D. MacIntosh was born abt 1831 in Scotland, United KingdomG.
Citation: 1
1861~30
Note
George served in the 42nd Illinois Infantry during the Civil War. He was listed as 5' 11 1/2", light hair, blue eyes, single, and employed as a cabinet maker. His place of residence was Oneida, Knox County, Illinois.
1861~30
Military
He served in the military on 10 Aug 1861 in Camp Douglas, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1862~31
Military
He served in the military on 17 Dec 1862 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
1870~39
Occupation
He was farmer in 1870 in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 3
1871~40
Marriage | Grace Kirk
Grace Kirk
Age ~36
Birth abt 1835 | Scotland, United KingdomG
Death: on 10 May 1904 | Altona, Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Grace Kirk were married on 5 Sep 1871 in Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 4
1880~49
Occupation
He was farmer in 1880 in Ontario, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
1898~67
Death
He died on 9 Sep 1898 at age ~67.
1904
Death of Spouse | Grace Kirk
His wife Grace Kirk died on 10 May 1904 in Altona, Walnut Grove Township, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

1870~39
Census1870
George D. MacIntosh was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1870 US Census in Oneida, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was ~39 years old.

Citation: 3
1880~49
Census1880
He was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1880 US Census in Ontario, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was ~49 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Grace Kirk.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1880 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Illinois, Databases of Illinois Veterans Index, 1775-1995.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1870 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, Illinois, County Marriages, 1800-1940.

William Henry Robson

#4169, Deceased, (1902 - 1985)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Edward Percy Robson (1875 - 1924)
Mother	Helen McCall Sisson (1870 - 1942)

Children with Ruth Sweeney (1902 - 1971)

Son	William Robson (1928 - )
Daughter	Ruth Ann Robson (1930 - )
Son	John Henry Robson (1932 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Edward Percy Robson⁵, Mary Elizabeth Gordon⁴, Peter Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Person Source
William Henry Robson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1902
Birth
He was born on 10 Feb 1902 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
192421
Death of Parent | Edward Percy Robson
His father Edward Percy Robson died on 3 Feb 1924 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1925~23
Occupation
He was farmer abt 1925 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
192523
Marriage | Ruth Sweeney
Ruth Sweeney
Age 22
Birth on 25 Sep 1902 | Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 14 Mar 1971 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Ruth Sweeney were married on 8 Sep 1925.
192826
Birth of Child | William Robson
His son William Robson was born on 9 Aug 1928 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
193028
Birth of Child | Ruth Ann Robson
His daughter Ruth Ann Robson was born on 9 Nov 1930 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
193230
Birth of Child | John Henry Robson
His son John Henry Robson was born on 16 Mar 1932 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1940~38
Occupation
He was farmer in 1940 in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
194240
Death of Parent | Helen McCall Sisson
His mother Helen McCall Sisson died on 6 May 1942 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
197169
Death of Spouse | Ruth Sweeney
His wife Ruth Sweeney died on 14 Mar 1971 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
198583
Death
He died in Sep 1985 at age 83 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

194038
Census1940
William Henry Robson was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 38 years old.
Also residing in the same household were Ruth Sweeney, William Robson, Ruth Ann Robson, and John Henry Robson.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Ruth Sweeney

#4170, Deceased, (1902 - 1971)

Children with William Henry Robson (1902 - 1985)

Son	William Robson (1928 - )
Daughter	Ruth Ann Robson (1930 - )
Son	John Henry Robson (1932 - )

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Person Source
Ruth Sweeney had person sources.
Citation: 1
1902
Birth
She was born on 25 Sep 1902 in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
192522
Marriage | William Henry Robson
William Henry Robson
Age 23
Birth on 10 Feb 1902 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: in Sep 1985 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
William Henry Robson and she were married on 8 Sep 1925.
192825
Birth of Child | William Robson
Her son William Robson was born on 9 Aug 1928 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
193028
Birth of Child | Ruth Ann Robson
Her daughter Ruth Ann Robson was born on 9 Nov 1930 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
193229
Birth of Child | John Henry Robson
Her son John Henry Robson was born on 16 Mar 1932 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
197168
Death
She died on 14 Mar 1971 at age 68 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1985
Death of Spouse | William Henry Robson
Her husband William Henry Robson died in Sep 1985 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

194037
Census1940 | William Henry Robson
Ruth was enumerated as the wife of William Henry Robson on the 1940 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 37 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William Robson, Ruth Ann Robson, and John Henry Robson.
Citation: 2

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Mary Elizabeth Robson

#4171, Deceased, (1907 - 1969)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Edward Percy Robson (1875 - 1924)
Mother	Helen McCall Sisson (1870 - 1942)

Children with Carlton Carr Gossett (1903 - 1996)

Son	William Carr Gossett (1934 - )
Daughter	Elizabeth Ann Gossett (1936 - )
Son	George Robson Gossett (1947 - )

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Edward Percy Robson⁵, Mary Elizabeth Gordon⁴, Peter Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Mary Elizabeth Robson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1907
Birth
She was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1923~16
Graduation
Mary graduated abt 1923, age ~16, from Knox CollegeG, in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG, earning a Bachelor of Science degree.
192416
Death of Parent | Edward Percy Robson
Her father Edward Percy Robson died on 3 Feb 1924 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
193124
Marriage | Carlton Carr Gossett
Carlton Carr Gossett
Age 28
Birth on 18 Nov 1903 | Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 17 Dec 1996 | Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG
Carlton Carr Gossett and she were married on 12 Dec 1931 in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
193426
Birth of Child | William Carr Gossett
Her son William Carr Gossett was born on 12 May 1934 in Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
193629
Birth of Child | Elizabeth Ann Gossett
Her daughter Elizabeth Ann Gossett was born on 11 Dec 1936 in Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
194234
Death of Parent | Helen McCall Sisson
Her mother Helen McCall Sisson died on 6 May 1942 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
194739
Birth of Child | George Robson Gossett
Her son George Robson Gossett was born on 17 Mar 1947 in Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
196962
Death
She died on 17 Dec 1969 at age 62 in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
196962
Burial
She was buried in Dec 1969 in the Roseville CemeteryG in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 2
1996
Death of Spouse | Carlton Carr Gossett
Her husband Carlton Carr Gossett died on 17 Dec 1996 in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

194032
Census1940 | Carlton Carr Gossett
Mary was enumerated as the wife of Carlton Carr Gossett on the 1940 US Census in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 32 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William Carr Gossett and Elizabeth Ann Gossett.
Citation: 3

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 90746359 for Mary Elizabeth (nee Robson) Gossett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.

Carlton Carr Gossett

#4172, Deceased, (1903 - 1996)

Children with Mary Elizabeth Robson (1907 - 1969)

Son	William Carr Gossett (1934 - )
Daughter	Elizabeth Ann Gossett (1936 - )
Son	George Robson Gossett (1947 - )

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1903
Birth
Carlton Carr Gossett was born on 18 Nov 1903 in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
1923~20
Occupation
He was farmer abt 1923 in Warren County, Illinois, United StatesG.
193128
Marriage | Mary Elizabeth Robson
Mary Elizabeth Robson
Age 24
Birth on 29 Jul 1907 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 17 Dec 1969 | Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Mary Elizabeth Robson were married on 12 Dec 1931 in Waukegan, Lake, Illinois, United StatesG.
193430
Birth of Child | William Carr Gossett
His son William Carr Gossett was born on 12 May 1934 in Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
193633
Birth of Child | Elizabeth Ann Gossett
His daughter Elizabeth Ann Gossett was born on 11 Dec 1936 in Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
1940~37
Occupation
He was farmer in 1940 in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 1
194743
Birth of Child | George Robson Gossett
His son George Robson Gossett was born on 17 Mar 1947 in Monmouth, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
196966
Death of Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Robson
His wife Mary Elizabeth Robson died on 17 Dec 1969 in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
199693
Death
He died on 17 Dec 1996 at age 93 in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
199693
Burial
He was buried in Dec 1996 in the Roseville CemeteryG in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG.
Find A Grave Memorial Link
Citation: 2

Census and Residence Events

194036
Census1940
Carlton Carr Gossett was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1940 US Census in Roseville, Warren, Illinois, United StatesG. He was 36 years old.
Also residing in the same household were William Carr Gossett, Elizabeth Ann Gossett, and Mary Elizabeth Robson.
Citation: 1

Citations

[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1940 US Census. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S828] FindAGrave.com, online website (www.findagrave.com : viewed online 2024), Memorial ID 90746321 for Carlton Carr Gossett. Hereinafter cited as Find A Grave, database and images.

John Stuart Robson

#4173, Deceased, (1914 - 1915)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Henry Stewart Robson (1892 - 1918)
Mother	Dessa Pearl Behringer (1889 - 1926)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Henry Stewart Robson⁵, Mary Elizabeth Gordon⁴, Peter Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

Last Edited

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Events and Notes

Person Source
John Stuart Robson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1914
Birth
He was born on 8 Nov 1914 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
19151
Death
He died on 29 Dec 1915 at age 1 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1918
Death of Parent | Henry Stewart Robson
His father Henry Stewart Robson died on 13 Nov 1918 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
1926
Death of Parent | Dessa Pearl Behringer
His mother Dessa Pearl Behringer died on 2 Sep 1926 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United StatesG.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.

Danita P. Robson

#4174, Deceased, (1917 - 1965)

Relationship

3rd cousin 2 times removed of Warren McKean ("Sandy") Gordon, III,

Parents

Father	Henry Stewart Robson (1892 - 1918)
Mother	Dessa Pearl Behringer (1889 - 1926)

Person appears on these charts and lists:

Descendants of Samuel Gordon

Gordon Family Lineage:

Henry Stewart Robson⁵, Mary Elizabeth Gordon⁴, Peter Gordon³, James Gordon², Samuel Gordon, of Dromore¹

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Danita Robson

Events and Notes

Person Source
Danita P. Robson had person sources.
Citation: 1
1917
Birth
She was born on 25 Jan 1917 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
19181
Death of Parent | Henry Stewart Robson
Her father Henry Stewart Robson died on 13 Nov 1918 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
19269
Death of Parent | Dessa Pearl Behringer
Her mother Dessa Pearl Behringer died on 2 Sep 1926 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, United StatesG.
1935~18
Graduation
Danita graduated in 1935, age ~18, from Galesburg High SchoolG in Galesburg, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.
Citation: 2
Marriage | Donald Gopey
Donald Gopey
Donald Gopey and she were married.
Death of Spouse | Donald Gopey
Her husband Donald Gopey died.
196548
Death
She died on 3 Oct 1965 at age 48 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Census and Residence Events

19202
Census1920 | Dessa Pearl Behringer
Danita was enumerated as the daughter of Dessa Pearl Behringer on the 1920 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 2 years old.

Citation: 3
193013
Census1930
She was enumerated as the head of the household on the 1930 US Census in Sparta, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG. She was 13 years old.
She was listed as a niece in Harold B. Behringer's household.
Citation: 4

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.
[S238] Ancestry.com online database, online https://www.ancestry.com, U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012, Galesburg High School, Illinois. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.com.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1920 US Census.
[S238] Ancestry.com, online https://www.ancestry.com, 1930 US Census.

Donald Gopey

#4175, Deceased

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Events and Notes

Person Source
Donald Gopey had person sources.
Citation: 1
Marriage | Danita P. Robson
Danita P. Robson
Birth on 25 Jan 1917 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
Death: on 3 Oct 1965 | Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG
He and Danita P. Robson were married.
Death
He died.
1965
Death of Spouse | Danita P. Robson
His wife Danita P. Robson died on 3 Oct 1965 in Wataga, Knox, Illinois, United StatesG.

Citations

[S76] John McCornack, The Andrew McCornack Family of Knox County Illinois (: Sherwin/Dodge, Second Edition, 1984). Hereinafter cited as The Andrew McCornack Family.