Individual Details
Alexander "Alex" Robbins
(5 Apr 1839 - 27 Feb 1890)
- Name: Alexander Robins [4]
- Name: Alex Robbins: [1] [2]
- White
- Male [4] [5] [7]
Source List:
[1] "North Carolina, Marriages, 1759-1979,"
[2] Database On-line, #1 - "North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011"
[3] 1850 US Census, Doc4708.pdf
[4] 1880 US Census
[5] 1860 US Census, Joshua Robbins Household, Doc4758.pdf
[6] Book, Robbins of Randolph, Bk3399, page 49
[7] Marlboro mm, page 752, Doc5084.pdf, page 752
[8] Book, Robbins, Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, Bk3230/ Bk3230.pdf (A)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Events
| Birth | 5 Apr 1839 | Randolph County, North Carolina, United States |  |  | |
| Census | 1840 | Randolph County, North Carolina, United States | | ||
| Census (family)-shared | 1840 | (Joshua Robbins and Hannah Commons) Randolph County, North Carolina, United States | | | |
| Census (family)-shared | 25 Oct 1850 | (Joshua Robbins and Hannah Commons) Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, United States | | | |
| Occupation | Jun 1860 | farm laborer - Western Division, Randolph, North Carolina, United States | | ||
| Census (family)-shared | 28 Jun 1860 | (Joshua Robbins and Hannah Commons) Western Division, Randolph, North Carolina, United States | | | |
| Marriage | 18 Jan 1866 | Randolph County, North Carolina, United States - Priscilla Jane Harris | | | |
| Property (Fam) | Aug 1870 | Personal Property Value $140 - Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, United States - Priscilla Jane Harris | | | |
| Occupation | Aug 1870 | farmer - Eastern Division, Randolph, North Carolina, United States | | ||
| Census (family) | 20 Aug 1870 | Eastern Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, United States - Priscilla Jane Harris | | | |
| Occupation | Jun 1880 | farmer - Randolph County, North Carolina, United States | | ||
| Census (family) | 23 Jun 1880 | Randolph County, North Carolina, United States - Priscilla Jane Harris | | | |
| Death | 27 Feb 1890 | | | ||
| Burial | Aft 27 Feb 1890 | Marlboro Friends Cemetery, Randolph County, North Carolina, United States | | | |
| Probate | 1891 | Randolph County, North Carolina, United States | | ||
| Children (Family) | This couple did not have any children - Priscilla Jane Harris | | |||
| Reference No | ID1317 | ||||
| Education | | | |||
| Parents | Joshua Robbins and Hannah Commons | | | ||
| FSFT# | LCZS-9TM | ||||
| Religion | Marlboro mm, Randolph County, North Carolina, United States | |
Families
| Spouse | Priscilla Jane Harris (1843 - 1906) |
| Father | Joshua Robbins (1815 - 1875) |
| Mother | Hannah Commons (1818 - 1898) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth "Betty" Robbins (1837 - 1880) |
| Sibling | Sarah Jane Robbins (1841 - 1931) |
| Sibling | Isaac Robbins (1844 - 1909) |
| Sibling | Jonathan R. Robbins (1847 - 1923) |
| Sibling | Jacob Robbins (1849 - 1930) |
| Sibling | Joshua Dade Robbins (1851 - 1911) |
| Sibling | Hannah Robbins (1854 - 1909) |
| Sibling | Mary Ellen Robbins (1857 - 1926) |
| Sibling | Rebecca Ann Robbins (1862 - 1909) |
| Sibling | Marinda Robbins (1864 - ) |
Notes
Birth
- *Birth Date: 5 Apr 1839 : [1] [3] [4] [9]- Birth Date: 5 Apr 1830: [2]
- Birth Place: Randolph County, North Carolina [9]
- Birth Place: North Carolina [5] [6] [7] [8]
- Age 10, (Calc 1840) [6]
- Age 21, (Calc 1839) [5]
- Age 31, (Calc 1839) [7]
- Age 41, (Calc 1839) [8]
Conclusion (26 Nov 2018): From the evidence available I have to conclude that the date in the premise is probably correct and that from all the census records it seems likely that he was born in North Carolina.
Source List:
[1] Robbins of Randolph, page 49
[2] Find a Grave for Alexander - When I took over the memorial for Alexander the date of birth was 5 Apr 1830 - From all the evidence I have found the date seems to be 5 Apr 1839 - I changed the date on Find a Grave, 6 Apr 2016
[3] US Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 - www.ancestry.com, Marlboro mm, Randolph County, North Carolina, Doc3469.pdf
[4] Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol. 1, Doc3470.pdf
[5] 1860 US Census, Joshua Robbins Household, Doc4758.pdf
[6] 1850 Census, Doc4708.pdf
[7] 1870 Census
[8] 1880 Census
[9] Book, Robbins, Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, Bk3230/ Bk3230.pdf (A)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Census (family)-shared
1840 US Census, Joshua Robbins HouseholdLine 19
From DB:
Name: Joshua Robbins
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Northern Division, Randolph, North Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 [Alexander Robbins, ID1317]
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 [Elizabeth Robbins, ID1316]
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4
Others on this Sheet:
Line 2: Deborah Robbins
Line 15: Isaac Robbins
Census (family)-shared
From Image:1] Joshua Robbins, Head of household - 36, Male, Farmer, Born North Carolina
2] Hannah Robbins - 32, Female, Born North Carolina, Cannot Read or Write
3] Elizabeth Robbins - 13, Female, Born North Carolina, Attended School
4] Alexander Robbins - 10, Male, Born North Carolina, Attended School
5] Sarah Robbins - 8, female, born North Carolina, Attended School
6] Isaac Robbins - 6, male, born North Carolina, Attended School
7] Jonathan Robbins - 4, male, born North Carolina
8] Jacob Robbins - 1, male, born North Carolina
Others on this Page:
Line 1: Hannah Commons, 53 (Nancy 26, Jane 15, Maria 12, Absalom 22)
Line 22: Jonathan Robbins, 35 (Jane, 27 - Elizabeth 10)
Line 37: Isaac Robbins, 42 (Wife: Rebecca) - (Children: Elizabeth, Nelley, Wicujah, Arlindo)
Census (family)-shared
From Image:1] Joshua Robbins: Head of household, 45 yr old male, Born North Carolina, farmer, Real estate value $300 - Personal property value $500 -
2] Hannah Robbins: 42 yr old female, housekeeper- Born North Carolina,
3] Alexander Robbins: 21 yr old male, Born North Carolina, F.L. [Farm Laborer], Attended school -
4] Sarah Robbins: 19 yr old female, Born North Carolina, Domestic Labor - married during the year -
5] Isaac Robbins: 18 yr old male, Born North Carolina, domestic labor, attended school -
6] Jonathan Robbins: 13 yr old male, Born North Carolina, attended school -
7] Jacob Robbins: 11 yr old male, Born North Carolina, attended school -
8] Joshua Robbins: 9 yr old male, Born North Carolina, attended school -
9] Hannah Robbins: 7 yr old female - Born North Carolina,
10] Mary Robbins: 2 yr old female - Born North Carolina,
Marriage
- Marriage Date: 1866 [1] [2]- Marriage Place:
- Official: Frederick Pearce, J. P.
- Witness: A. A. Murdock
Source List:
[1] Book, Robbins of Randolph, Bk3399, page 49
[2] Book, Robbins, Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, Bk3230/ Bk3230.pdf (A)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Property (Fam)
1870: Personal Property Value $140Census (family)
From Image:1] Alexander Robbins: Head of household - 31, white male - Farmer
2] Priscilla J. Robbins: 26, whte female - House Keeping
Household:
- Personal Property Value $140
- Both born North Carolina
Census (family)
From Image:1] Alexander Robins: Head of household - 41 white male, married - Farmer
2] Priscilla J. Robins: Wife of head - 37, white female, married - keeping house - Cannot write
Household:
- Both People and their parents born North Carolina
Death
- Death Date: 27 Feb 1890 [1] [3]- Death Date: 27 July 1890 [2]
- Death Place: North Carolina [2]
- d. Feb 27, 1890 - bur. Marlboro [1]
Source List:
[1] Robbins of Randolph, Bk3399, page 49
[2] Find a Grave Memorial, Alexander Robbins
[3] Book, Robbins, Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, Bk3230/ Bk3230.pdf (A)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Burial
Evidence Analysis, Burial, Alexander Robbins, ID1317:Premise: That Alexander is buried in the Marlboro Friends Cemetery in Randolph County, North Carolina.
Evidence:
- Burial Date:
- Cemetery: Marlboro Friends Meeting Cemetery [2] [3]
- Cemetery: Marlboro [1] [4]
-
Conclusion (26 Nov 2018): The sources all agree that Alexander is buried in Marlboro Friends Cemetery.
Source List:
[1] Robbins of Randolph, Bk3399, page 49
[2] Find a Grave Memorial, Alexander Robbins
[3] BillionGraves Memorial, Alexander Robbins
[4] Book, Robbins, Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, Bk3230/ Bk3230.pdf (A)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Probate
See Task: Probate, Robbins, Alexander, ID1317Education
- Attended School [1] [2][1] 1860 US Census, Joshua Robbins Household, Doc4758.pdf
[2] 1850 US Census, Joshua Robbins Household,
Parents
- Father: Joshua Robbins [1]- Mother: Mary Hannah Commons [1]
Source List:
[1] Book, Robbins, Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, Bk3230/ Bk3230.pdf (A)
Legend:
- * = Primary Source
- Source: (O) = Original, (D) = Derivative, (A) = Authored
Endnotes
1. Sarah Robbins Lehman, compiler, The Robbins of Randolph (1750-1880) (Winston-Salem, North Carolina:, 1969?, Bk3399). Doc4966.pdf, pg 49..
2. 1870 US Census, Franklinville Township E. Divison, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 37, Line 31, Dwelling 323, Family 301. Alexander Robbins, ID1317 household, Original Data: NARA, M593_1156; FHL Film 552655. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
3. 1880 US Census, Randleman Township. Randolph County, North Carolina, SE 2, ED 213, Page 29 A, Line 18, Dwelling 226, Family 247, Alexander Robins Household. Original Data, NARA, T9_978. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
4. "Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935", Database Online w/ images, www.ancestry.com, Marlboro mm, Randolph County, North Carolina, Women's Minutes, 1816-1903, page 5, bottom. Alexander Robbins, ID1317 Doc3469.pdf.
5. Find a Grave Memorial, Alexander Robbins - Marlboro Friends Cemetery - Memorial# 74538847 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74538847/robbins (accessed 3 Feb 2022).
6. Northern Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, Stamped Page 210A, Enumeration Date, 25 Oct 1850. Original Data: NARA, M432, Roll 641, Image 432. Dwelling and family 273, Joshua Robbins Household. Ancestry.com, accessed 5 Apr 2018. Doc4708.pdf.
7. Western Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 24, Lines 25-34, Joshua Robbins Household. NARA, Roll: M653_910; Page: 150; Family History Library Film: 803910. Census Date 28 June 1860. www.ancestry.com, accessed 4 May 2018. Doc4758.pdf.
8. "U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI, 1607-1943" [database on-line]. Original Data: Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994, Bk2934, Vol. 1, North Carolina, www.ancestry.com, accessed 5 Feb 2019. Commons & Tomlinson Family, Marlboro mm, Randolph County, North Carolina, page 741-771 (Select Pages). Doc5084.pdf, page 752.
- Doc5084.pdf and Doc5084.odt & .pdf (Transcription)
- Ancestry.com Record Link (Isaac Commons, Record Page 744)
- Doc5084-p752.pdf
9. Lehman, Sarah Robbins. Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, np, 1991, (286 pgs). Bk3230. Bk3230.pdf, Page 127.
10. 1840 US Census, Northern District of Randolph County, North Carolina. Page 104, Line 19, Joshua Robbins, ID0182 household. Original Data: NARA, M704, Roll 369, page 104. www.ancestry.com, accessed 13 Nov 2006. Acc000650/ Doc5021.pdf.
11. 1840 US Census, Northern District of Randolph County, North Carolina. Page 104, Line 19, Joshua Robbins Household. Original Data: NARA, M704, Roll 369, page 104. Family History Library Film: 0018097. www.ancestry.com, accessed 30 Dec 2018. Doc5021.pdf.
12. Northern Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, Stamped Page 210A, Enumeration Date, 25 Oct 1850. Original Data: NARA, M432, Roll 641, Image 432. Dwelling and family 273, Joshua Robbins Household. Ancestry.com, accessed 5 Apr 2018. Doc4708.pdf.
13. Western Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 24, Lines 25-34, Joshua Robbins Household. NARA, Roll: M653_910; Page: 150; Family History Library Film: 803910. Census Date 28 June 1860. www.ancestry.com, accessed 4 May 2018. Doc4758.pdf.
14. Western Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 24, Lines 25-34, Joshua Robbins Household. NARA, Roll: M653_910; Page: 150; Family History Library Film: 803910. Census Date 28 June 1860. www.ancestry.com, accessed 4 May 2018. Doc4758.pdf.
15. Sarah Robbins Lehman, compiler, The Robbins of Randolph (1750-1880) (Winston-Salem, North Carolina:, 1969?, Bk3399). Doc4966.pdf, Pg 49..
16. Find a Grave Memorial, Priscilla Jane Robbins - Marlboro Friends Cemetery - Memorial# 74538952 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74538952/priscilla-jane-robbins (accessed 3 Feb 2022).
17. Find a Grave Memorial, Alexander Robbins - Marlboro Friends Cemetery - Memorial# 74538847 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74538847/robbins (accessed 3 Feb 2022).
18. Database On-line, "North Carolina, Marriages, 1759-1979," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FZYK-TQZ : accessed 07 Apr 2014), Alex Robbins, ID1317 and Prissella J. Hanie, ID1326, 1866; citing Randolph, North Carolina, reference 80; FHL microfilm 475239..
19. 1870 US Census, Franklinville Township E. Divison, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 37, Line 31, Dwelling 323, Family 301. Alexander Robbins, ID1317 household, Original Data: NARA, M593_1156; FHL Film 552655. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
20. Database On-line, #1 - "North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011" [database on-line]. Robbins, Alexander, ID1317 and Priscella J. Hanie, ID1326, . Original data: North Carolina County Registers of Deeds. Microfilm. Record Group 048. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC. www.ancestry.com.
21. Database On-line, #2 -"North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011" [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015. Original data: North Carolina County Registers of Deeds. Microfilm. Record Group 048. North Carolina State Archives, Raleigh, NC. www.ancestry.com.
22. Lehman, Sarah Robbins. Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, np, 1991, (286 pgs). Bk3230. Bk3230.pdf, Page 127.
23. 1870 US Census, Franklinville Township E. Divison, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 37, Line 31, Dwelling 323, Family 301. Alexander Robbins, ID1317 household, Original Data: NARA, M593_1156; FHL Film 552655. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
24. 1870 US Census, Franklinville Township E. Divison, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 37, Line 31, Dwelling 323, Family 301. Alexander Robbins, ID1317 household, Original Data: NARA, M593_1156; FHL Film 552655. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
25. 1870 US Census, Franklinville Township E. Divison, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 37, Line 31, Dwelling 323, Family 301. Alexander Robbins, ID1317 household, Original Data: NARA, M593_1156; FHL Film 552655. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
26. 1880 US Census, Randleman Township. Randolph County, North Carolina, SE 2, ED 213, Page 29 A, Line 18, Dwelling 226, Family 247, Alexander Robins Household. Original Data, NARA, T9_978. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
27. 1880 US Census, Randleman Township. Randolph County, North Carolina, SE 2, ED 213, Page 29 A, Line 18, Dwelling 226, Family 247, Alexander Robins Household. Original Data, NARA, T9_978. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
28. Sarah Robbins Lehman, compiler, The Robbins of Randolph (1750-1880) (Winston-Salem, North Carolina:, 1969?, Bk3399). Doc4966.pdf, Pg 49..
29. Find a Grave Memorial, Alexander Robbins - Marlboro Friends Cemetery - Memorial# 74538847 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74538847/robbins (accessed 3 Feb 2022).
30. Lehman, Sarah Robbins. Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, np, 1991, (286 pgs). Bk3230. Bk3230.pdf, Page 127.
31. Sarah Robbins Lehman, compiler, The Robbins of Randolph (1750-1880) (Winston-Salem, North Carolina:, 1969?, Bk3399). Doc4966.pdf, Pg 49..
32. BillionGraves Memorial Page, Alexander Robbins, ID1317 - Marlboro mm Cemetery -.
33. Lehman, Sarah Robbins. Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, np, 1991, (286 pgs). Bk3230. Bk3230.pdf, Page 127.
34. Find a Grave Memorial, Alexander Robbins - Marlboro Friends Cemetery - Memorial# 74538847 - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74538847/robbins (accessed 3 Feb 2022).
35. 1900 US Census, Worthville, Randleman Township, Randolph County, North Carolina, SD 7, ED 94, Sheet 12B, Line 63, Dweling 217, Family 273, Priscilla J. Robbins, ID1326 in the household of Charles C. Hubbard Household. Original Data, NARA, T623_1213; FHL microfilm: 1241213. www.ancestry.com, accessed 7 Apr 2014.
36. Northern Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, Stamped Page 210A, Enumeration Date, 25 Oct 1850. Original Data: NARA, M432, Roll 641, Image 432. Dwelling and family 273, Joshua Robbins Household. Ancestry.com, accessed 5 Apr 2018. Doc4708.pdf.
37. Western Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, Page 24, Lines 25-34, Joshua Robbins Household. NARA, Roll: M653_910; Page: 150; Family History Library Film: 803910. Census Date 28 June 1860. www.ancestry.com, accessed 4 May 2018. Doc4758.pdf.
38. Northern Division, Randolph County, North Carolina, Stamped Page 210A, Enumeration Date, 25 Oct 1850. Original Data: NARA, M432, Roll 641, Image 432. Dwelling and family 273, Joshua Robbins Household. Ancestry.com, accessed 5 Apr 2018. Doc4708.pdf.
39. Lehman, Sarah Robbins. Back Creek: The Robbins (Robins) and Their Kin of Randolph County, North Carolina, np, 1991, (286 pgs). Bk3230. Bk3230.pdf, Page 127.
40. "Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935", Database Online w/ images, www.ancestry.com, Marlboro mm, Randolph County, North Carolina, Women's Minutes, 1816-1903, page 5, bottom. Alexander Robbins, ID1317 Doc3469.pdf.