Rev. Ralph Robinson

1780–1863 (Age 83)
Scotland, Windham, Connecticut, United States

The Life of Ralph

When Rev. Ralph Robinson was born on 12 March 1780, in Scotland, Windham, Connecticut, United States, his father, Elias Robinson, was 37 and his mother, Lucy Champion Richardson, was 27. He married Anna Weeks on 21 November 1810. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 2 daughters. He died on 14 May 1863, in New Haven, Oswego, New York, United States, at the age of 83, and was buried in New Haven Cemetery, New Haven, Oswego, New York, United States.

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Family Time Line

Rev. Ralph Robinson
1780–1863
Anna Weeks
1782–1868
Marriage: 21 November 1810
Ebenezer Weeks Robinson
1812–1869
Emily Mosely Robinson
1813–1842
Johnathan Edwards Robinson
1815–1872
Samuel Newell Robinson
1817–1889
Ann Eliza Robinson
1821–1839
James Richards Robinson
1824–1842

Spouse & Children

MARRIAGE
21 November 1810
children

(6)

  • Ebenezer Weeks Robinson

    Male1812–1869Male

  • Emily Mosely Robinson

    Female1813–1842Female

  • Johnathan Edwards Robinson

    Male1815–1872Male

  • Samuel Newell Robinson

    Male1817–1889Male

  • Ann Eliza Robinson

    Female1821–1839Female

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Parents & Siblings

siblings

(7)

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World Events (8)

1781 · The First Constitution

Age 1

Serving the newly created United States of America as the first constitution, the Articles of Confederation were an agreement among the 13 original states preserving the independence and sovereignty of the states. But with a limited central government, the Constitutional Convention came together to replace the Articles of Confederation with a more established Constitution and central government on where the states can be represented and voice their concerns and comments to build up the nation.
1781 · British Forces Capture Fort Griswold

Age 1

The capture of Fort Griswold was the final act of treason that Benedict Arnold committed. This would be a British victory. On the American side 85 were killed, 35 wounded and paroled, 28 taken prisoner, 13 escaped, and 1 twelve year old was captured and released.
1802 · Brass is Discovered

Age 22

"In 1802, brass was identified in Waterbury, Connecticut. This gave the city the nickname ""The Brass City."" Brass dominated the city and helped to create the city. The motto of the city is Quid Aere Perennius, which means What is more lasting than brass? in Latin."

Name Meaning

Northern English: patronymic from the personal name Robin .

Possible Related Names

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Sources (3)

  • Ralph Robinson, "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850"
  • Rev Ralph Robinson, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Eliab Robinson in entry for Ralph Robinson, "Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906"

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