hmtl5 Thomas Alva Robinson b. 27 Sep 1867 Clay County, Kentucky d. 9 Dec 1944 Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky: Robinson Genealogy
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Thomas Alva Robinson

Male 1867 - 1944  (77 years)


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  • Name Thomas Alva Robinson 
    Born 27 Sep 1867  Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Census 1900  Berea, Madison County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location 
    In 1900, Thomas' household includes 2 of his younger siblings, Laura and Daniel. 
    Occupation optometrist and jeweler  [1, 2] 
    Died 9 Dec 1944  Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Buried 12 Dec 1944  Elk Spring Cemetery, Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Person ID I22  Robinson
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Father Edward George "Ned" Robinson,   b. 1842, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jun 1888, Burning Springs, Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 46 years) 
    Mother Mary Tennessee "Tennie" Phipps,   b. 1850, Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1897, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years) 
    Married 30 Dec 1866  Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Family ID F9  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Thalitha Ponder,   b. 2 Apr 1869, Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 May 1946, Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 29 Sep 1887  Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4] 
    Children 
    +1. Elnora R. Robinson,   b. 16 Mar 1889, Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1956, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
     2. Frances Robinson,   b. Jul 1890, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Leonard F. Robinson,   b. 6 Feb 1893, Burning Springs, Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aug 1967  (Age 74 years)
     4. Myrtle Leota Robinson,   b. 4 Mar 1894, Burning Springs, Clay County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Aug 1989, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years)
     5. Glenna Alva Robinson,   b. 9 Sep 1901, Berea, Madison County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Sep 1993, Trenton, Wayne County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
     6. Marguerite Robinson,   b. 9 Jan 1907, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1991, Los Angeles County, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
    Last Modified 18 Aug 2019 
    Family ID F11  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Sep 1867 - Clay County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 29 Sep 1887 - Clay County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - In 1900, Thomas' household includes 2 of his younger siblings, Laura and Daniel. - 1900 - Berea, Madison County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 Dec 1944 - Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 12 Dec 1944 - Elk Spring Cemetery, Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Notes 
    • 1900 US Census. Enumerated 14 June 1900.
      Berea, Madison County, Kentucky
      Thomas A. Robinson, age 32, jewelry merchant
      Litha, age 30
      Elnora, age 11
      Frances, age 9
      Leonard, age 7
      Myrtle, age 6
      Laura Robinson, age 18, sister
      Daniel Robinson, age 16, brother
      [3]
    • 1910 US Census. Enumerated 28 April 1910.
      Berea, Madison County, Kentucky
      13a High Street
      Thos A. Robinson, age 48, jewelry shop owner
      Litha, age 40
      Leonard, age 17
      Myrtle, age 16
      Glenna, age 8
      Margarite, age 3
      [3]
    • 1920 US Census. Enumerated 9 & 12 January 1920.
      Berea, Madison County, Kentucky
      Matter Street
      Thomas A. Robinson, age 52, jeweler
      Litha P., age 50
      Leonard F., age 26
      Glenna A., age 18
      Margaret T., age 13
      [3]
    • 1930 US Census. Enumerated 12 April 1930.
      Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky
      208 North Ford Street
      Thomas A. Robinson, age 62, optometrist
      Litha P., age 61
      [3]
    • 1940 US Census. Enumerated 10 April 1940.
      Corbin, Knox County, Kentucky
      Thomas A. Robinson, age 72, optometrist
      Litha P., age 71
      [3]
    • LKH note:
      So far I have not been able to find an obituary for Thomas. However he is included in a listing of deaths in:
      The Courier-Journal, Louisville, Kentucky, Sunday, 17 December 1944.
      Dr. T.A. Robinson, 77, Corbin optometrist.
      [5]

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] death certificate.

    2. [S3] Find a Grave.

    3. [S11] census record.

    4. [S5] Kentucky, county marriage records.

    5. [S35] LKH note.


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