Providence M. Robinson was born in Fayette township, Lawrence County, Ohio, on December 5, 1824. He came to this township in 1845 to teach school and has resided here more or less ever since. He organized the first Sunday school in Symmes township in 1855.
He served as a soldier in the war of 1861; enlisted on May 11, 1864, in Company D, 126th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; he served in the army of the Potomac, under General Grant, and was discharged at the close of the war. In the fall of 1864, in consequence of heavy marching, he was disabled in his left leg, which continues to trouble him to this date.
Mr. Robinson was married in Symmes township, on March 2, 1848, to Leuanna Stewart, who is a native of this township, born July 1, 1827.
Their children are
- John S., born January 31, 1849, resides in Fayette township;
- Gerard C., October 18, 1852, resides in this township;
- Rachael M. (McKee), March 2, 1854, died April 11, 1882;
- Perry S., May 5, 1856, resides in Fayette township;
- Sarah L., November 23, 1858, died October 15, 1877;
- Mary A. T., December 19, 1861, resides in this township;
- Lizzie V., April 10, 1866, resides in this township;
- Rufus C., October 29, 1870, resides in this township.
The parents of Mrs. Robinson came to this county in 1820. Their names are John C. and Sarah (McCartney) Stewart. Mr. Robinson’s parents are William G. and Rachael (Mounts) Robinson. Mr. Robinson is engaged in farming as well as preaching. Address, Sherritt’s post office, Lawrence County, Ohio.
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