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MADISON ROBINS, fanner: P. 0. Troy; was born in Miami Co. Oct. 3, 1834, and is the son of Benjamin and Pamilla
(Covalt) Robins; his ancestors were from New Jersey, and hers from Virginia; the grandfather, Richard. came to
this county at a very early day, and entered the land upon which his grandson, Madison, now resides, making him
one of the early pioneers of the county; the father, Benjamin, and wife. were the parents of eleven children, of
whom six are now living, viz., Sarah. now Mrs. J. Martin, of Springfield, Ohio; Alvernas, Madison, Erastus, Benjamin
M. and John; after his marriage, he located upon his father's farm, where he resided for a few years, when he removed
into Lost Creek Township, on to the Croiner farm, where he resided about three years, and his son, Madison, our
subject, was born; then he moved back upon the old home farm, where he lived till his death, which occurred in
February, 1854; Madison remained with his father until his death. Oct. 14, 1855, he was united in marriage with
Elizabeth Earnhart, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Robeson) Earnhart, who were natives of New Jersey, and came
to Ohio at an early day; in 1823. located in Brown Township, where they opened right in the woods in pioneer style,
by erecting a log cabin, in which they lived many years; here on the same farm winch they cleared, and, by constant
labor and industry. had brought to a high state of cultivation, having procured everything to make home comfortable
and pleasant, they passed away from works to rewards. Madison and wife by their marriage have had two children,
viz., Lucinda Jane and Sarah Frances; after their marriage, they located on a farm in Lost Creek Township, where
they remained about three years, then to the old home farm for three years, returning to Lost Creek again for two
years. finally going back to the old farm, where they remained till 1871; removed to Springfield, Ohio, and lived
about two years, thence back to the old farm where they have since resided. Mr. Robins and wife are members of
the Christian Church. his membership dating back for fifteen years and hers for twenty five years.
From:
History of Miami County, Ohio
Published by: W. H. Beers and Co.
Chicago 1880
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