Brief Life History of James Bernard
When James Bernard Robison was born on 22 January 1857, in New York, United States, his father, Josiah Robinson, was 23 and his mother, Anna Church, was 21. He married Cornelia Watkin Masten on 24 February 1886, in Ulster, New York, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. He lived in Shawangunk, Ulster, New York, United States in 1880 and Plattekill, Plattekill, Ulster, New York, United States for about 20 years. He died on 21 November 1927, in Plattekill, Ulster, New York, United States, at the age of 70, and was buried in New Hurley, Ulster, New York, United States.
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- James Robinson in household of Josiah Robinson, "United States Census, 1880"
- James B Robison, "New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956"
- James Robison in entry for Wilbur C Robison, "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936"
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1863
Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg
The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.
1876 · The First Worlds Fair in the U.S.
The First official World's Fair, was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. 37 Countries provided venues for all to see.
Name Meaning
English and Scottish: variant of Robson or else a shortened form of Robertson or Robinson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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