Individual Details
Jonathan Robinson
(25 Jun 1753 - 17 Mar 1838)
Born in Andover, MA. A soldier of the Revolution. An early settler in Surry.
Came to Surry in 1789 and settled at No. 55 where he kept tavern for about 25 years. From his arrival in town until 1850, he and his two sons were among the most prominent citizens; owning or holding a mortgage on much real estate. He was captain in the militia, town treasure 1974-1798, selectman 1801, represented Surry and Gilsum in the General Court 1796, 98, 1800, 02, 04. He was the prime factor in bringing the first running water into the village of Surry, and he held a larger interest in the 'rights' than any other person. He was one of the first merchants in the village, opening a store as early as 1799 "near the meeting house" (now the Town Hall). Reared in the old school of culture and dignity he was stern yet kindly, but never allowing children to sit in his presence without permission. His own children were required to arise when he entered the room and to always address him as "Sir". About 1830 he went to live in a house which his son Jonathan Jr. had erected at No. 101 where he spent his remaining days. It is said, "He walked six miles to Boxford to woo his future wife," Betty (or Elizabeth) Chadwick to whom he was married Apr. 24, 1783. She was born in Boxford, MA Aug. 22, 1756; died in Surry Oct 23, 1818 of "typhoid fever". She was dau. of John and Susanna (Peabody) of Chadwick. Had nine children.
Jonathan married 2nd on Mar. 16, 1826 Mrs. Mary (Paige) Page, the widow of Lemuel Page.
Capt. Robinson's funeral took place Mar. 20, 1838. Rev. A.A. Livermore of Keene officiated - the text was Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Info. from "The History of Surry" by Frank Burnside Kingsbury, published 1925 by the Town of Surry, New Hampshire.
The Surry history also has information on the children, p 841
Came to Surry in 1789 and settled at No. 55 where he kept tavern for about 25 years. From his arrival in town until 1850, he and his two sons were among the most prominent citizens; owning or holding a mortgage on much real estate. He was captain in the militia, town treasure 1974-1798, selectman 1801, represented Surry and Gilsum in the General Court 1796, 98, 1800, 02, 04. He was the prime factor in bringing the first running water into the village of Surry, and he held a larger interest in the 'rights' than any other person. He was one of the first merchants in the village, opening a store as early as 1799 "near the meeting house" (now the Town Hall). Reared in the old school of culture and dignity he was stern yet kindly, but never allowing children to sit in his presence without permission. His own children were required to arise when he entered the room and to always address him as "Sir". About 1830 he went to live in a house which his son Jonathan Jr. had erected at No. 101 where he spent his remaining days. It is said, "He walked six miles to Boxford to woo his future wife," Betty (or Elizabeth) Chadwick to whom he was married Apr. 24, 1783. She was born in Boxford, MA Aug. 22, 1756; died in Surry Oct 23, 1818 of "typhoid fever". She was dau. of John and Susanna (Peabody) of Chadwick. Had nine children.
Jonathan married 2nd on Mar. 16, 1826 Mrs. Mary (Paige) Page, the widow of Lemuel Page.
Capt. Robinson's funeral took place Mar. 20, 1838. Rev. A.A. Livermore of Keene officiated - the text was Romans 14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Info. from "The History of Surry" by Frank Burnside Kingsbury, published 1925 by the Town of Surry, New Hampshire.
The Surry history also has information on the children, p 841
Events
| Birth | 25 Jun 1753 | Andover, Essex, Massachusetts | |||
| Marriage | 24 Apr 1783 | Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts - Betty Chadwick | |||
| Marriage | 16 Mar 1826 | Mary "Polly" Page | |||
| Residence | 4 Mar 1831 | Cheshire, New Hampshire |  | ||
| Will | 1838 | Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire |  | ||
| Probate | 1838 | Cheshire, New Hampshire | | ||
| Death | 17 Mar 1838 | Surry, Cheshire, New Hampshire |
Families
| Spouse | Betty Chadwick (1756 - 1818) |
| Child | Dorothy Robinson (1783 - 1860) |
| Child | Samuel Robinson (1786 - 1869) |
| Child | Susannah "Suky" Robinson (1788 - 1853) |
| Child | Sally Robinson (1790 - 1879) |
| Child | Betsey Robinson (1793 - 1821) |
| Child | Clarissa Robinson (1796 - 1863) |
| Child | Jonathan Robinson (1798 - 1876) |
| Child | Louisa Robinson (1800 - 1869) |
| Child | Lucia Robinson (1802 - 1818) |
| Spouse | Mary "Polly" Page (1766 - 1853) |
| Father | Isaac Robinson (1715 - 1804) |
| Mother | Dorothy Poor (1716 - 1801) |
| Sibling | Isaac Robinson (1741 - ) |
| Sibling | Phebe Robinson (1742 - ) |
| Sibling | Hannah Robinson (1744 - ) |
| Sibling | Dolly Robinson (1746 - 1767) |
| Sibling | Daniel Robinson (1750 - 1771) |
| Sibling | Nathan Robinson (1756 - 1762) |
| Sibling | John Robinson (1758 - 1807) |
Notes
Will
The will of Jonathan Robinson has the following bequests: beloved wife Mary, oldest daughter Dolly Field widow, son Samuel Robinson, daughter Sukey Field wife of Eliphaz Field, daughter Sally Johnson widow, daughter Clarissa Britten wife of Henry Britten, daughter Laura Page wife of Gilman Page -- and bequests to Smith grandchildren, and son Jonathan -- will needs further review.New Hampshire. Probate Court (Cheshire County); Probate Place: Cheshire, New Hampshire, Estate Files, R181-R238, 1827-1840, Case 228
Endnotes
1. Ancestry.com, U.S., The Pension Roll of 1835 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014).
2. Ancestry.com, New Hampshire, Wills and Probate Records, 1643-1982 (Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015), Probate Estate Files, 1769-1885; Author: New Hampshire. Probate Court (Cheshire County); Probate Place: Cheshire, New Hampshire.