Letitia White, born circa 1810 in North Carolina, married William Robinson 22 November 1830. The cause of her death in September of 1879 was reportedly heart disease.
Mrs. Robinson's son, John (ca 1839-1865), served in the Civil War and died from his wounds suffered in the Battle of Allatoona; see his obituary below.
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Son of William S. B. and Letitia (White) Robinson, this young man, Lieutenant John S. Robinson, gave his life in serving the Union:
ROBINSON, JOHN S. (LIEUTENANT)/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 13, 1865
Civil War Soldier; Adjutant of the Brigade
We regret to announce the death of this gallant and able young man. He was raised in this city [Alton], and was among the first who responded to the call of the country when the war broke out, and has been active in the service ever since. At the terrible battle which took place at Allatoona [Georgia] some months since, where our troops displayed such unprecedented bravery and skill, and a mere handful of them foiled [Confederate Lt. General John Bell] Hood's entire army, he fell wounded through the lungs. It was hoped for some time that he would recover, but we were informed this morning that contrary to these hopeful expectations, he had died, and that his corpse is hourly expected to arrive in our city. We have been requested to say that on the arrival of his remains in the city, suitable funeral services will take place. His aged parents have the heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement of our entire community, and it is hoped they may receive abundantly of that support and strength which the Christian religion alone can impart.
Funeral of Lieutenant John S. Robinson
Source: Alton Telegraph, January 20, 1865
There was a very large concourse of citizens and soldiers attending the funeral services of this young and lamented officer, yesterday morning at the Baptist Church. The house was filled to its utmost capacity, and many were unable to find admittance. Colonel Richard Rowett of the Seventh Regiment was present on the occasion, having come from his home in Carlinville, where he is slowly recovering from a wound received in the Allatoona fight. The Rev. Mr. Jameson, the pastor of the church, conducted the services on the occasion in a very fitting and appropriate manner. After the services were concluded, the many friends of the deceased were permitted to take a last look upon his remains. His features were remarkably well preserved considering the number of days that had elapsed since his death. The military then took possession of his corpse. A suitable number of Lieutenants being detailed to act as pallbearers, the procession moving toward the cemetery, headed by a band of music. Lieutenant Robinson volunteered in the 7th Illinois Regiment while it was employed in Alton as a guard for the military prison in 1861, and again re-enlisted as a veteran. He early rose to the rank of Lieutenant, and was soon made the Adjutants of the Regiment, which position he filled with credit to himself and to the great satisfaction of the regiment. But for some time previous to his receiving his fatal wound, he had been acting Adjutant of the Brigade, of which Colonel Rowett was in command. To give some idea of the terrible fighting which the 7th Regiment was engaged when he fell, it is only necessary for us to state that one man out of every two of that regiment was either killed or taken prisoner at Allatoona. The remainder of the men are now with Sherman at Savannah. We are requested, in behalf of the family and friends, to return thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Kuhn for the military escort and band furnished on the occasion. [Note: Lieutenant Robinson is buried in the Alton City Cemetery.
credit: Madison County ILGenWeb, B. Bauser
https://madison.illinoisgenweb.org/obituaries/obituaries.html
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Grand Army of the Republic's Legacy Lives On by John J. Dunphy:
Alton's Union dead include Lt. John S. Robinson, whose death was announced in the Jan. 20, 1865 edition of The Telegraph. "At the terrible battle which took place at Altoona [Allatoona] some months ago…he fell wounded through the lungs." Although expected to recover, Robinson died. … John S. Robinson is buried in Alton's City Cemetery.
https://medium.com/@johnjdunphy/grand-army-of-the-republics-legacy-lives-on-90343023bc0d
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Letitia White in the Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: Letitia White
Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1830
Marriage Place: Bond, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: William Robinson
Letisa A Robinson in the 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Letisa A Robinson
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Township 5 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA
Family Number: 67
Household Members:
W S B Robinson 40
Letisa A Robinson 40
William Robinson 16
Sidney Robinson 16
Joseph Robinson 14
John Robinson 1
Lutitia Robinson in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Lutitia Robinson
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birth Place: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 8, Madison, Illinois
Dwelling Number: 2239
Family Number: 2252
Household Members:
W S B Robinson 49
Lutitia Robinson 50
Sidney Robinson 26 [son]
John Keting 25
Michal Barn 25
W J Robinson 26 [son?]
Lettitia A Robinson in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Name: Lettitia A Robinson [49 years a resident of Madison County, IL]
Marital status: Married
Estimated birth year: abt 1810
Birth Place: North Carolina
Age: 69
Death Date: Sep 1879
Cause of Death: Disease of the Heart
Census Year: 1880
Census Place: Fort Russell, Madison, Illinois, USA
Enumeration District: 16
Line: 9
Mrs. Robinson's son, John (ca 1839-1865), served in the Civil War and died from his wounds suffered in the Battle of Allatoona; see his obituary below.
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Son of William S. B. and Letitia (White) Robinson, this young man, Lieutenant John S. Robinson, gave his life in serving the Union:
ROBINSON, JOHN S. (LIEUTENANT)/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 13, 1865
Civil War Soldier; Adjutant of the Brigade
We regret to announce the death of this gallant and able young man. He was raised in this city [Alton], and was among the first who responded to the call of the country when the war broke out, and has been active in the service ever since. At the terrible battle which took place at Allatoona [Georgia] some months since, where our troops displayed such unprecedented bravery and skill, and a mere handful of them foiled [Confederate Lt. General John Bell] Hood's entire army, he fell wounded through the lungs. It was hoped for some time that he would recover, but we were informed this morning that contrary to these hopeful expectations, he had died, and that his corpse is hourly expected to arrive in our city. We have been requested to say that on the arrival of his remains in the city, suitable funeral services will take place. His aged parents have the heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement of our entire community, and it is hoped they may receive abundantly of that support and strength which the Christian religion alone can impart.
Funeral of Lieutenant John S. Robinson
Source: Alton Telegraph, January 20, 1865
There was a very large concourse of citizens and soldiers attending the funeral services of this young and lamented officer, yesterday morning at the Baptist Church. The house was filled to its utmost capacity, and many were unable to find admittance. Colonel Richard Rowett of the Seventh Regiment was present on the occasion, having come from his home in Carlinville, where he is slowly recovering from a wound received in the Allatoona fight. The Rev. Mr. Jameson, the pastor of the church, conducted the services on the occasion in a very fitting and appropriate manner. After the services were concluded, the many friends of the deceased were permitted to take a last look upon his remains. His features were remarkably well preserved considering the number of days that had elapsed since his death. The military then took possession of his corpse. A suitable number of Lieutenants being detailed to act as pallbearers, the procession moving toward the cemetery, headed by a band of music. Lieutenant Robinson volunteered in the 7th Illinois Regiment while it was employed in Alton as a guard for the military prison in 1861, and again re-enlisted as a veteran. He early rose to the rank of Lieutenant, and was soon made the Adjutants of the Regiment, which position he filled with credit to himself and to the great satisfaction of the regiment. But for some time previous to his receiving his fatal wound, he had been acting Adjutant of the Brigade, of which Colonel Rowett was in command. To give some idea of the terrible fighting which the 7th Regiment was engaged when he fell, it is only necessary for us to state that one man out of every two of that regiment was either killed or taken prisoner at Allatoona. The remainder of the men are now with Sherman at Savannah. We are requested, in behalf of the family and friends, to return thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Kuhn for the military escort and band furnished on the occasion. [Note: Lieutenant Robinson is buried in the Alton City Cemetery.
credit: Madison County ILGenWeb, B. Bauser
https://madison.illinoisgenweb.org/obituaries/obituaries.html
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Grand Army of the Republic's Legacy Lives On by John J. Dunphy:
Alton's Union dead include Lt. John S. Robinson, whose death was announced in the Jan. 20, 1865 edition of The Telegraph. "At the terrible battle which took place at Altoona [Allatoona] some months ago…he fell wounded through the lungs." Although expected to recover, Robinson died. … John S. Robinson is buried in Alton's City Cemetery.
https://medium.com/@johnjdunphy/grand-army-of-the-republics-legacy-lives-on-90343023bc0d
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Letitia White in the Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: Letitia White
Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1830
Marriage Place: Bond, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: William Robinson
Letisa A Robinson in the 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Letisa A Robinson
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Township 5 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA
Family Number: 67
Household Members:
W S B Robinson 40
Letisa A Robinson 40
William Robinson 16
Sidney Robinson 16
Joseph Robinson 14
John Robinson 1
Lutitia Robinson in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Lutitia Robinson
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birth Place: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 8, Madison, Illinois
Dwelling Number: 2239
Family Number: 2252
Household Members:
W S B Robinson 49
Lutitia Robinson 50
Sidney Robinson 26 [son]
John Keting 25
Michal Barn 25
W J Robinson 26 [son?]
Lettitia A Robinson in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Name: Lettitia A Robinson [49 years a resident of Madison County, IL]
Marital status: Married
Estimated birth year: abt 1810
Birth Place: North Carolina
Age: 69
Death Date: Sep 1879
Cause of Death: Disease of the Heart
Census Year: 1880
Census Place: Fort Russell, Madison, Illinois, USA
Enumeration District: 16
Line: 9
Letitia White, born circa 1810 in North Carolina, married William Robinson 22 November 1830. The cause of her death in September of 1879 was reportedly heart disease.
Mrs. Robinson's son, John (ca 1839-1865), served in the Civil War and died from his wounds suffered in the Battle of Allatoona; see his obituary below.
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Son of William S. B. and Letitia (White) Robinson, this young man, Lieutenant John S. Robinson, gave his life in serving the Union:
ROBINSON, JOHN S. (LIEUTENANT)/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 13, 1865
Civil War Soldier; Adjutant of the Brigade
We regret to announce the death of this gallant and able young man. He was raised in this city [Alton], and was among the first who responded to the call of the country when the war broke out, and has been active in the service ever since. At the terrible battle which took place at Allatoona [Georgia] some months since, where our troops displayed such unprecedented bravery and skill, and a mere handful of them foiled [Confederate Lt. General John Bell] Hood's entire army, he fell wounded through the lungs. It was hoped for some time that he would recover, but we were informed this morning that contrary to these hopeful expectations, he had died, and that his corpse is hourly expected to arrive in our city. We have been requested to say that on the arrival of his remains in the city, suitable funeral services will take place. His aged parents have the heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement of our entire community, and it is hoped they may receive abundantly of that support and strength which the Christian religion alone can impart.
Funeral of Lieutenant John S. Robinson
Source: Alton Telegraph, January 20, 1865
There was a very large concourse of citizens and soldiers attending the funeral services of this young and lamented officer, yesterday morning at the Baptist Church. The house was filled to its utmost capacity, and many were unable to find admittance. Colonel Richard Rowett of the Seventh Regiment was present on the occasion, having come from his home in Carlinville, where he is slowly recovering from a wound received in the Allatoona fight. The Rev. Mr. Jameson, the pastor of the church, conducted the services on the occasion in a very fitting and appropriate manner. After the services were concluded, the many friends of the deceased were permitted to take a last look upon his remains. His features were remarkably well preserved considering the number of days that had elapsed since his death. The military then took possession of his corpse. A suitable number of Lieutenants being detailed to act as pallbearers, the procession moving toward the cemetery, headed by a band of music. Lieutenant Robinson volunteered in the 7th Illinois Regiment while it was employed in Alton as a guard for the military prison in 1861, and again re-enlisted as a veteran. He early rose to the rank of Lieutenant, and was soon made the Adjutants of the Regiment, which position he filled with credit to himself and to the great satisfaction of the regiment. But for some time previous to his receiving his fatal wound, he had been acting Adjutant of the Brigade, of which Colonel Rowett was in command. To give some idea of the terrible fighting which the 7th Regiment was engaged when he fell, it is only necessary for us to state that one man out of every two of that regiment was either killed or taken prisoner at Allatoona. The remainder of the men are now with Sherman at Savannah. We are requested, in behalf of the family and friends, to return thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Kuhn for the military escort and band furnished on the occasion. [Note: Lieutenant Robinson is buried in the Alton City Cemetery.
credit: Madison County ILGenWeb, B. Bauser
https://madison.illinoisgenweb.org/obituaries/obituaries.html
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Grand Army of the Republic's Legacy Lives On by John J. Dunphy:
Alton's Union dead include Lt. John S. Robinson, whose death was announced in the Jan. 20, 1865 edition of The Telegraph. "At the terrible battle which took place at Altoona [Allatoona] some months ago…he fell wounded through the lungs." Although expected to recover, Robinson died. … John S. Robinson is buried in Alton's City Cemetery.
https://medium.com/@johnjdunphy/grand-army-of-the-republics-legacy-lives-on-90343023bc0d
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Letitia White in the Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: Letitia White
Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1830
Marriage Place: Bond, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: William Robinson
Letisa A Robinson in the 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Letisa A Robinson
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Township 5 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA
Family Number: 67
Household Members:
W S B Robinson 40
Letisa A Robinson 40
William Robinson 16
Sidney Robinson 16
Joseph Robinson 14
John Robinson 1
Lutitia Robinson in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Lutitia Robinson
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birth Place: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 8, Madison, Illinois
Dwelling Number: 2239
Family Number: 2252
Household Members:
W S B Robinson 49
Lutitia Robinson 50
Sidney Robinson 26 [son]
John Keting 25
Michal Barn 25
W J Robinson 26 [son?]
Lettitia A Robinson in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Name: Lettitia A Robinson [49 years a resident of Madison County, IL]
Marital status: Married
Estimated birth year: abt 1810
Birth Place: North Carolina
Age: 69
Death Date: Sep 1879
Cause of Death: Disease of the Heart
Census Year: 1880
Census Place: Fort Russell, Madison, Illinois, USA
Enumeration District: 16
Line: 9
Mrs. Robinson's son, John (ca 1839-1865), served in the Civil War and died from his wounds suffered in the Battle of Allatoona; see his obituary below.
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Son of William S. B. and Letitia (White) Robinson, this young man, Lieutenant John S. Robinson, gave his life in serving the Union:
ROBINSON, JOHN S. (LIEUTENANT)/Source: Alton Telegraph, January 13, 1865
Civil War Soldier; Adjutant of the Brigade
We regret to announce the death of this gallant and able young man. He was raised in this city [Alton], and was among the first who responded to the call of the country when the war broke out, and has been active in the service ever since. At the terrible battle which took place at Allatoona [Georgia] some months since, where our troops displayed such unprecedented bravery and skill, and a mere handful of them foiled [Confederate Lt. General John Bell] Hood's entire army, he fell wounded through the lungs. It was hoped for some time that he would recover, but we were informed this morning that contrary to these hopeful expectations, he had died, and that his corpse is hourly expected to arrive in our city. We have been requested to say that on the arrival of his remains in the city, suitable funeral services will take place. His aged parents have the heartfelt sympathy in their sad bereavement of our entire community, and it is hoped they may receive abundantly of that support and strength which the Christian religion alone can impart.
Funeral of Lieutenant John S. Robinson
Source: Alton Telegraph, January 20, 1865
There was a very large concourse of citizens and soldiers attending the funeral services of this young and lamented officer, yesterday morning at the Baptist Church. The house was filled to its utmost capacity, and many were unable to find admittance. Colonel Richard Rowett of the Seventh Regiment was present on the occasion, having come from his home in Carlinville, where he is slowly recovering from a wound received in the Allatoona fight. The Rev. Mr. Jameson, the pastor of the church, conducted the services on the occasion in a very fitting and appropriate manner. After the services were concluded, the many friends of the deceased were permitted to take a last look upon his remains. His features were remarkably well preserved considering the number of days that had elapsed since his death. The military then took possession of his corpse. A suitable number of Lieutenants being detailed to act as pallbearers, the procession moving toward the cemetery, headed by a band of music. Lieutenant Robinson volunteered in the 7th Illinois Regiment while it was employed in Alton as a guard for the military prison in 1861, and again re-enlisted as a veteran. He early rose to the rank of Lieutenant, and was soon made the Adjutants of the Regiment, which position he filled with credit to himself and to the great satisfaction of the regiment. But for some time previous to his receiving his fatal wound, he had been acting Adjutant of the Brigade, of which Colonel Rowett was in command. To give some idea of the terrible fighting which the 7th Regiment was engaged when he fell, it is only necessary for us to state that one man out of every two of that regiment was either killed or taken prisoner at Allatoona. The remainder of the men are now with Sherman at Savannah. We are requested, in behalf of the family and friends, to return thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Kuhn for the military escort and band furnished on the occasion. [Note: Lieutenant Robinson is buried in the Alton City Cemetery.
credit: Madison County ILGenWeb, B. Bauser
https://madison.illinoisgenweb.org/obituaries/obituaries.html
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Grand Army of the Republic's Legacy Lives On by John J. Dunphy:
Alton's Union dead include Lt. John S. Robinson, whose death was announced in the Jan. 20, 1865 edition of The Telegraph. "At the terrible battle which took place at Altoona [Allatoona] some months ago…he fell wounded through the lungs." Although expected to recover, Robinson died. … John S. Robinson is buried in Alton's City Cemetery.
https://medium.com/@johnjdunphy/grand-army-of-the-republics-legacy-lives-on-90343023bc0d
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Letitia White in the Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920
Name: Letitia White
Marriage Date: 22 Nov 1830
Marriage Place: Bond, Illinois, USA
Spouse Name: William Robinson
Letisa A Robinson in the 1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Letisa A Robinson
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Township 5 N R 8 W, Madison, Illinois, USA
Family Number: 67
Household Members:
W S B Robinson 40
Letisa A Robinson 40
William Robinson 16
Sidney Robinson 16
Joseph Robinson 14
John Robinson 1
Lutitia Robinson in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Lutitia Robinson
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1810
Birth Place: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 8, Madison, Illinois
Dwelling Number: 2239
Family Number: 2252
Household Members:
W S B Robinson 49
Lutitia Robinson 50
Sidney Robinson 26 [son]
John Keting 25
Michal Barn 25
W J Robinson 26 [son?]
Lettitia A Robinson in the U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
Name: Lettitia A Robinson [49 years a resident of Madison County, IL]
Marital status: Married
Estimated birth year: abt 1810
Birth Place: North Carolina
Age: 69
Death Date: Sep 1879
Cause of Death: Disease of the Heart
Census Year: 1880
Census Place: Fort Russell, Madison, Illinois, USA
Enumeration District: 16
Line: 9
Gravesite Details
burial: Sept 12, 1879; Age: 69 Yrs. 9 Mo.
Family Members
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