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Kayli
Elise
Loftin
(2012 - 2???)

Leslie
Annette
Robinson
(1978 - 20??)

Michael
Dean
Robinson
(1954 - 20??)

Melvin
Franklin
Robinson
(1928 - ????)

Ceaphas
Beattie
Robinson
(1884 - 1976)

Michael
Pinkney
Robinson
(1847 - 1937)

John
Simpson
Robinson
(1813 - 1892)

John
Robinson
(1770 - 1847)

Isaac
Robinson
(???? - ????)

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LOFTIN
FAMILY
NAMES

LOFTIN:
 Beatty
 Corzine
 Cranford
 Fisher
 Givens
 Harwell
 Kaiser
 Lanier
 Lomax
 McCorkle
 Rudisill
 Sherrill
 Upright
 Washington
 Work

SETZER:
Aderholdt
Barringer
Bovey
Bushart
Deal
Heavner
Herman
Ikert
Miller
Motz
Rankin
Witherspoon

GOBLE:
Babst/Bobst
Douglas
Faber
Fink
Fulbright
Hefner
Meinhert
Miller
Muller
Pabst/Bobst
Robinson

JOHNSON:
Corzine
Fink
Hamilton
Kaiser
Leslie
Lewis
Moore
Sherrill
Upright
Wilkinson

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John Simpson Robinson   Born: 19 Jun 1813, Haywood County, NC Died:  14 Aug 1898, Catawba County, NC   John Simpson Robinson was the eighth child born to John Robinson and Jane Clark.  John Simpson Robinson was born in Haywood County, NC, on 19 Jun 1813.     John Simpson Robinson (1813 - 1898) Photo courtesy of Pauline Drum via the book THROUGH THE YEARS WITH JANE & JOHN ROBINSON     W. A. Day's Record of John Robinson's Family Written by W.A. "Uncle Billy" Day Sherrills Ford, North Carolina   John Simpson Robinson, born June 19, 1813. Married, 1st: Annie Milligan, 2nd: Epsie Wilkinson, 3rd: Camilla Sherrill.  Died August 11, 1892. Buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Catawba County, NC.       Through the Years with Jane and John Robinson Written and Compiled by Marie Beatty, Pauline Gilleland Drum and Shirley V. Beatty Catawba County Historical Association, Inc. Newton, NC, 1990, Chapter Six, Page 269   John Simpson Robinson was married three times and was the father of 12 children.  He first married on March 31, 1835 to Mary Ann Milligan (b. 12 Oct 1814 - d. 11 Nov 1837).  The couple had one daughter - Jane Rebecca Robinson.       John Simpson and Elizabeth had twelve children.   Children of John Simpson Robinson and Mary Ann Milligan Name Birth Death Spouse Jane Rebecca Robinson 07 Jul 1836 03 Nov 1906 William Howard m. 22 Jan 1857         Through the Years with Jane and John Robinson Written and Compiled by Marie Beatty, Pauline Gilleland Drum and Shirley V. Beatty Catawba County Historical Association, Inc. Newton, NC, 1990, Chapter Six, Page 269   John Simpson Robinson married a second time on October 12, 1840 to Elizabeth Epps "Epsa" Lineberger Wilkinson (b. 19 May 1817 - d. 18 Jan 1869) the widow of Francis Wilkinson and daughter of Michael Lineberger.  Epsa married Francis Wilkinson on 14 Jun 1836. Eleven children were born (to John Simpson Robinson and Epsa Lineberger Wilkinson Robinson).         John Simpson and Epsa had twelve children.   Children of John Simpson Robinson and Elizabeth Epps "Epsa" Lineberger Wilkinson Name Birth Death Spouse Mary Ann Robinson 12 Oct 1841 09 Jul 1901 John Alexander Little m. 10 Mar 1858 Francis Osborne Robinson 15 Apr 1843 30 Sep 1912 1. Martha Custus Howard m. 01 Aug 1866 2. Sarah Frances Gabriel m. 11 Aug 1880 John Wilson Robinson 25 Aug 1845 20 Nov 1863 (Never Married) Michael Pinkney Robinson 06 Jun 1848 13 Feb 1937 Mary Louise Barkley m. 03 Nov 1870 Martin Monroe Robinson 08 Aug 1849 05 Apr 1939 Sarah Dovie Lineberger m. 19 Jan 1872 Susan Caroline Robinson 20 Aug 1852 08 Mar 1927 James Alexander Howard Rachel Ladora Robinson 20 May 1854 01 Mar 1918 John Milton Howard Isaac William Marion Robinson 05 Jul 1856 14 Nov 1937 Ada Eugenia Gabriel Laura Epps Robinson 10 Dec 1858 20 Dec 1858 (Died in Infancy) Martha Alice Robinson 12 Jul 1860 15 Apr 1946 John P. Campbell m. 25 Aug 1881 Ida Victoria Robinson 06 Jun 1863 07 Jul 1948 Lee Allen Howard m. 12 Nov 1884 Five of John Simpson Robinson's twelve children married "Howards"       The 1850 Census shows John Simpson Robinson living in Catawba County, NC, and his age was listed as 38.  He was a farmer and his farm was valued at $1000.  There is no indication as to why his second wife, Elizabeth Epps Lineberger Wilkinson Robinson, wasn't listed on the Census, but her daughter Sarah Wilkinson (age 12) was.   1850 Catawba County, NC, Census   House No. Fam. No. Name Age Sex Occup. Real Estate Value Birth Attend School First Last 545 545 John Robinson 38 M Farmer 1000 NC       Sarah Wilkinson 12 F     " x     Jane R. Robinson 13 F     " x     Ann Robinson 8 F     " x     Francis Robinson 7 M     " x     John W. Robinson 5 M     "       Michael P. Robinson 2 M     "         The 1860 Census shows John Simpson Robinson and his wife, Epsa, living the the Mountain Creek community of Catawba County, NC.  He is 47 and she is 42.  He is still working as a farmer and his farm is valued at $3000.  His Personal Estate is valued at $1950.  There were 9 children living with John Simpson and Epsa: Mary Ann (age 20), Francis Osborne (age 17), John Wilson (age 14), Michael Pinckney (age 12), Martin Monroe (age 9), Susan Caroline (age 8), Rachel Ladora (age 6), Martha Alice (age 1) and William Isaac Marion Robinson (age 3).  John Simpson and Epsa had a daughter, Laura Epps Robinson, born 10 Dec 1858 but she only lived for 10 days, dying on 20 Dec 1858.  This is the last Census that John Wilson Robinson will be listed on, too.  He died 20 Nov 1863 at the age of 18 - cause of death is unknown.   1860 Catawba County, NC, Census   House No. Fam. No. Name Age Sex Occup. Real Estate Value Personal Estate Value Birth Attend School First Last 1451 1425 John Robinson 47 M Farmer 3000 1950 NC   "   Epsa " 42 F       "   "   Anne " 20 F       "   "   Francis " 17 M       " X "   John " 14 M       " X "   Pinckney " 12 M       " X "   Martin " 9 M       " X "   Susan " 8 F       " X "   Rachel " 6 F       "   "   Martha " 1 F       "   v   William " 3 M       "         Elizabeth Epps "Epsa" Lineberger Wilkinson Robinson died 18 Jan 1869 at the age of 51.         Through the Years with Jane and John Robinson Written and Compiled by Marie Beatty, Pauline Gilleland Drum and Shirley V. Beatty Catawba County Historical Association, Inc. Newton, NC, 1990, Chapter Six, Page 269   (John Simpson Robinson) Married a third time on August 26, 1869, to Jane Camilla Sherrill (b. 08 Jun 1826 - d. 19 Oct 1896) the daughter of Elizabeth McCorkle and Jeptha Sherrill.  (John Simpton Robinson and Jane Camilla Sherrill had) No children.   John Simpson Robinson and his first two wives are buried at Mt. Pleasant while his third wife, Jane Camilla Sherrill is buried at Rehobeth Church Cemetery.       The 1870 Census shows John Simpson and Camilla living in the Mountain Creek community of the Sherrills Ford area of Catawba County, NC.  John Simpson's farm was valued at $1200 and his personal estate value was $300. There were seven children living on the family farm: Michael Pinkney (age 22), Martin Monroe (age 20), Susan Caroline (age 18), Rachel Ladora (age 16), William Isaac Marion (age 14), Martha Alice (age 10) and Ida Victoria (age 6).   1870 Catawba County, NC, Census   House No. Fam. No. Name Age Sex Race Occup. Real Estate Value Personal Estate Value Birth Can't Write Male Age 21+ Last First 245 247 Robinson John 58 M W Farmer 1200 300 NC   x     ----- Camilla 44 F W Keeping House     "         ----- Pinkney 22 M W At Home     "   x     ----- Martin 20 M W "     "         ----- Susan 18 F W "     "         ----- Rachel 16 F W "     "         ----- William 14 M W "     "         ----- Alice 10 F W "     " x       ----- Ida 6 F W "     "         The 1880 Census shows John Simpson Robinson and his wife Camilla Sherrill Robinson living in the Mountain Cree Township of Catawba County, NC.  His sister-in-law, Martha Sherrill (more than likely Camilla's sister), age 60, was living with them. Two of John Simpson and 2nd wife Epsa's daughters were still living with him: Martha Alice (age 19) and Ida Victoria (age 17).  There were also two servants living and working on the farm: Alexander Talbert (age 27) and Pinkney Sherrill (age 20).   1880 Catawba County, NC, Census   House No. Fam. No. Name Race Sex Age Relation Occupation Nativity Last First Self Born Father Born Mother Born 153 153 Robinson John W M 66 Head Farmer N.Carolina NC NC     ----- Camila W F 54 Wife Keeping House N.Carolina NC NC     Sherrill Martha W F 60 Sister-In- Law At Home N.Carolina NC NC     Robinson Alice W F 19 Daughter At Home N.Carolina NC NC     ----- Ida W F 17 Daughter At Home N.Carolina NC NC     Talbert Alexander W M 27 Servant Work on Farm N.Carolina NC NC     Sherrill Pinkney W M 20 Servant Work on Farm N.Carolina NC NC       John Simpson Robinson died 14 Aug 1898 in Catawba County, NC, and was buried in the Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Cemetery.     Headstone for John Simpson Robinson       Headstone for Elizabeth Epps "Epsa" Lineberger Wilkinson Robinson           CHILDREN Of JOHN SIMPSON ROBINSON       Headstone for Jane Rebecca Robinson Howard Daughter of John Simpson Robinson & Mary Ann Milligan - Husband William Howard       Through the Years with Jane and John Robinson Written and Compiled by Marie Beatty, Pauline Gilleland Drum and Shirley V. Beatty Catawba County Historical Association, Inc. Newton, NC, 1990, Chapter Six, Page 295   John Simpson's third child, Francis Osborne (Robinson) was a Civil War veteran, Member of Company E. 22nd Regiment.    From the Catawba Soldier, 1911 - Francis Osborne Robinson was born April 15, 1843, Was reared upon a farm in Mountain Creek Township, Catawba County, NC.  He volunteered at the call of his country June 2, 1862; Joined Co E. 32nd Regiment under Capt. M. W. Wilson; served 15 months in regular field service; was then detailed to drive an ambulance, at which he was captured at Gettysburg, on South Mountain Turnpike Road at midnight on the 4th and 5th of July, 1863, while in charge of a load of wounded Confederate officers.  He was first sent to Fort Delaware where he remained for three or four months; thence removed to Pt. Lookout, MD, where he remained until exchanged in February 1865. He was then sent to Camp Lee, Richmond; thence sent home on a 60-day furlough, but never returned to service, as Lee surrendered before his furlough expired.  He is still living on a competency acquired by industry and economy.         Francis Osborne Robinson and his second wife Fannie Gabriel Robinson Photo courtesy of Elmer Gabriel via the book THROUGH THE YEARS WITH JANE & JOHN ROBINSON     Francis Osborne Robinson Photo courtesy of Marie Beatty via the book THROUGH THE YEARS WITH JANE & JOHN ROBINSON       Headstone For Francis Osborne Robinson         Headstone For John Wilson Robinson - age 18 Son of John Simpson Robinson and Elizabeth Epps "Epsa" Lineberger Wilkinson       Headstone for Laura Epps Robinson Son of John Simpson Robinson and Elizabeth Epps "Epsa" Lineberger Wilkinson       Headstone of Martha Alice Robinson Campbell and John P. Campbell Son of John Simpson Robinson and Elizabeth Epps "Epsa" Lineberger Wilkinson       Rachel Ladora Robinson   John Simpson & Elizabeth Epps Lineberger Wilkinson Robinson's daughter Rachel Ladora Robinson married John Milton Howard       Family of John Milton Howard and Rachel Ladora Robinson Standing (left to right) Oscan L. Wagstaff, Robert L. Armstrong (34), Silla S. Howard Armstrong (32), Leffie Howell Howard (18), Buell Bentz Howard (22), Pearlie P. Howard Bost (20), James Bost, Banner B. Howard Price (28). Seated (left to right) Eula E. Howard Wagstaff (25) [holding Martha B Wagstaff], Garnett Bost, John Milton Howard (54), Madge Bost, Rachel L. Robinson Howard (51), David a. Price (holding David O. Price). Seated on grass (left to right) William Jennings Doyle Armstrong, Eula A. Armstrong, Arlie B. Armstrong, Bertha Belldora Price           SOURCES   Through the Years with Jane and John Robinson Written and Compiled by Marie Beatty, Pauline Gilleland Drum and Shirley V. Beatty Catawba County Historical Association, Inc. Newton, NC, 1990, Chapter 6, Pages 269, 271, 273, 295, 296   Thanks to Mike & Myra Caldwell Robinson for sharing the books about the genealogy of the Caldwell & Robinson Families