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January 1913
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Thomas N. Robinson
Mr. Robinson was born near Windsor, Ill., Nov. 30, 1846; died at
the family home in Stewardson at 3 o’clock on the morning of January
12, 1913, age 66 years, 1 month, 12 days.
He was united in marriage with Isabelle Stewardson on
October 17, 1883. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs.
Lora M. Peters, and three sisters, Mrs. T.J. Bandy of Dudley, Ill.;
Mrs. Hattie Harstell, of Windsor, and Sarah Bule, of Detroit, Mich.
At an early age he was converted and became a member of
the M. E. Church and has ever since lived a consecreated, consistent
Christian life.
He was a student of Westfield College and later a graduate of
the University at Normal, Ill. For several yeras he was a successful
teacher in the schools of Shelby County.
He came to Stewardson 36 years ago and since then has been
in the drug business until three weeks before his death.
He has held various offices of trust. Throughout all the years he
lived in Stewardson he was actively engaged in the work of the church
and for nearly 30 years was a teacher in the Sunday School.
He was a most faithful and affectionate husband and father.
The funeral service was held in Jordan Unitarian Chapel, Rev. J.
L. Douthit (Unitarian), and Rev. H. C. Much (Methodist), officiating.
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