The Shreveport Times.
Saturday, February 26, 1916
Page 12
DEATH SUMMONS CAPT. ROBSON.
PLANTER AND BUSINESS MAN DIES HERE AT AGE OF 62 YEARS.
After an illness of a year's duration, Capt. William V. Robson, 62 years old, a native of this city and a resident of Robson, La., died early Friday morning at the Schumpert Sanitarium. While Captain Robson's death was not unexpected, it was a distinct shock to his large circle of friends. He had been in unsatisfactory health for the last year and part of the time he was confined to his home. About a week ago he was forced to his bed and an operation for serious stomach trouble was considered necessary. His illness grew critical and it was realized that his condition was beyond human relief.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence of John Jenkins at 854 Jordan street, and interment will be in the Oakland cemetery. The services at the house will be conducted by Rev. Jasper K. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and the Masons of which order Captain Robson was a member, will conduct the service at the grave. The pall-bearers follow:
THE PALL-BEARERS.
Active - D. B. Hamilton, J. H. Jordan, W. F Dillon, J. J. Booth, W. T. Crawford, Russell Ogilvie, W. A. Kerley and J. M. Robinson.
Honorary - W. M. Means, T. Alexander, J. B. Ardis, S. B. Hicks, Dr. T. P. Lloyd, Dr. E McCracken, W. P. Hall, E. H. Randolph, W. E. Glassell, W. F. Taylor, A. D. Morris, Sr., John J. Lay, John M. Sentell, John Glassell, Dr. S. A. Dickson, Sam Cahn and Levi Cooper.
Captain Robson is survived by one son, W. W. Robson, a grandson, Robert Earl [Cupples] and two cousins, Mrs. John Jenkins and Mrs. Andrew Stewart.
BORN IN SHREVEPORT.
Captain Robson was born in Shreveport Nov. 3, 1853, in the old family home known as Holmesville, which is now part of Texarkana annex. His home was then on the skirts of a little river town, for Shreveport in those days occupied a very small area. While still a boy, Captain Robson's mother and father, who immigrated to this country from Edinburgh and Berickshire, Scotland, respectively, moved to and settled to what is now known as Robson, fourteen miles south of Shreveport on the Hart's Island road. It was there that Captain Robson learned of the farming industry, the ideas he obtained when young proving of great value to his later extensive operations.
Captain Robson was successful both as a planter and as a business man. His plantation at Robson, comprising 3,000 acres, is recognized as the largest improved plantation in this part of the country. Most of the land is under cultivation, especially in cotton, although he had also taken up diversification and livestock raising.
MEMBER OF LEVEE BOARD.
Captain Robson, although he was prominent in politics, never sought office and the only office that he had during his lifetime was during his connection with the Caddo levee board, having at one time served as president of the board and later remained a member, having been appointed by the present administration.
Besides his plantation affairs, Captain Robson was also identified with many local business enterprises. He was a director in the Red River Valley Bank and Trust Company and was among the largest stockholders. He was also identified with the organization of the new City National Bank. he was also a stockholder in the Crawford, Jenkins & Booth Company, The Morris & Dickson Company and the Thomas-Ogilvie Hardware Companies and was among the most successful businessmen of the community.
Captain Robson was a member of the Elk and Masonic orders.
*A March 1, 1915 article in the Times reported the Robson estate was equally divided between son W. W. Robson and grandson, Robson Cupples, who's mother, Capt. Robson's daughter, Lotus, died from childbirth complications when he was born.
Saturday, February 26, 1916
Page 12
DEATH SUMMONS CAPT. ROBSON.
PLANTER AND BUSINESS MAN DIES HERE AT AGE OF 62 YEARS.
After an illness of a year's duration, Capt. William V. Robson, 62 years old, a native of this city and a resident of Robson, La., died early Friday morning at the Schumpert Sanitarium. While Captain Robson's death was not unexpected, it was a distinct shock to his large circle of friends. He had been in unsatisfactory health for the last year and part of the time he was confined to his home. About a week ago he was forced to his bed and an operation for serious stomach trouble was considered necessary. His illness grew critical and it was realized that his condition was beyond human relief.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence of John Jenkins at 854 Jordan street, and interment will be in the Oakland cemetery. The services at the house will be conducted by Rev. Jasper K. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and the Masons of which order Captain Robson was a member, will conduct the service at the grave. The pall-bearers follow:
THE PALL-BEARERS.
Active - D. B. Hamilton, J. H. Jordan, W. F Dillon, J. J. Booth, W. T. Crawford, Russell Ogilvie, W. A. Kerley and J. M. Robinson.
Honorary - W. M. Means, T. Alexander, J. B. Ardis, S. B. Hicks, Dr. T. P. Lloyd, Dr. E McCracken, W. P. Hall, E. H. Randolph, W. E. Glassell, W. F. Taylor, A. D. Morris, Sr., John J. Lay, John M. Sentell, John Glassell, Dr. S. A. Dickson, Sam Cahn and Levi Cooper.
Captain Robson is survived by one son, W. W. Robson, a grandson, Robert Earl [Cupples] and two cousins, Mrs. John Jenkins and Mrs. Andrew Stewart.
BORN IN SHREVEPORT.
Captain Robson was born in Shreveport Nov. 3, 1853, in the old family home known as Holmesville, which is now part of Texarkana annex. His home was then on the skirts of a little river town, for Shreveport in those days occupied a very small area. While still a boy, Captain Robson's mother and father, who immigrated to this country from Edinburgh and Berickshire, Scotland, respectively, moved to and settled to what is now known as Robson, fourteen miles south of Shreveport on the Hart's Island road. It was there that Captain Robson learned of the farming industry, the ideas he obtained when young proving of great value to his later extensive operations.
Captain Robson was successful both as a planter and as a business man. His plantation at Robson, comprising 3,000 acres, is recognized as the largest improved plantation in this part of the country. Most of the land is under cultivation, especially in cotton, although he had also taken up diversification and livestock raising.
MEMBER OF LEVEE BOARD.
Captain Robson, although he was prominent in politics, never sought office and the only office that he had during his lifetime was during his connection with the Caddo levee board, having at one time served as president of the board and later remained a member, having been appointed by the present administration.
Besides his plantation affairs, Captain Robson was also identified with many local business enterprises. He was a director in the Red River Valley Bank and Trust Company and was among the largest stockholders. He was also identified with the organization of the new City National Bank. he was also a stockholder in the Crawford, Jenkins & Booth Company, The Morris & Dickson Company and the Thomas-Ogilvie Hardware Companies and was among the most successful businessmen of the community.
Captain Robson was a member of the Elk and Masonic orders.
*A March 1, 1915 article in the Times reported the Robson estate was equally divided between son W. W. Robson and grandson, Robson Cupples, who's mother, Capt. Robson's daughter, Lotus, died from childbirth complications when he was born.
The Shreveport Times.
Saturday, February 26, 1916
Page 12
DEATH SUMMONS CAPT. ROBSON.
PLANTER AND BUSINESS MAN DIES HERE AT AGE OF 62 YEARS.
After an illness of a year's duration, Capt. William V. Robson, 62 years old, a native of this city and a resident of Robson, La., died early Friday morning at the Schumpert Sanitarium. While Captain Robson's death was not unexpected, it was a distinct shock to his large circle of friends. He had been in unsatisfactory health for the last year and part of the time he was confined to his home. About a week ago he was forced to his bed and an operation for serious stomach trouble was considered necessary. His illness grew critical and it was realized that his condition was beyond human relief.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence of John Jenkins at 854 Jordan street, and interment will be in the Oakland cemetery. The services at the house will be conducted by Rev. Jasper K. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and the Masons of which order Captain Robson was a member, will conduct the service at the grave. The pall-bearers follow:
THE PALL-BEARERS.
Active - D. B. Hamilton, J. H. Jordan, W. F Dillon, J. J. Booth, W. T. Crawford, Russell Ogilvie, W. A. Kerley and J. M. Robinson.
Honorary - W. M. Means, T. Alexander, J. B. Ardis, S. B. Hicks, Dr. T. P. Lloyd, Dr. E McCracken, W. P. Hall, E. H. Randolph, W. E. Glassell, W. F. Taylor, A. D. Morris, Sr., John J. Lay, John M. Sentell, John Glassell, Dr. S. A. Dickson, Sam Cahn and Levi Cooper.
Captain Robson is survived by one son, W. W. Robson, a grandson, Robert Earl [Cupples] and two cousins, Mrs. John Jenkins and Mrs. Andrew Stewart.
BORN IN SHREVEPORT.
Captain Robson was born in Shreveport Nov. 3, 1853, in the old family home known as Holmesville, which is now part of Texarkana annex. His home was then on the skirts of a little river town, for Shreveport in those days occupied a very small area. While still a boy, Captain Robson's mother and father, who immigrated to this country from Edinburgh and Berickshire, Scotland, respectively, moved to and settled to what is now known as Robson, fourteen miles south of Shreveport on the Hart's Island road. It was there that Captain Robson learned of the farming industry, the ideas he obtained when young proving of great value to his later extensive operations.
Captain Robson was successful both as a planter and as a business man. His plantation at Robson, comprising 3,000 acres, is recognized as the largest improved plantation in this part of the country. Most of the land is under cultivation, especially in cotton, although he had also taken up diversification and livestock raising.
MEMBER OF LEVEE BOARD.
Captain Robson, although he was prominent in politics, never sought office and the only office that he had during his lifetime was during his connection with the Caddo levee board, having at one time served as president of the board and later remained a member, having been appointed by the present administration.
Besides his plantation affairs, Captain Robson was also identified with many local business enterprises. He was a director in the Red River Valley Bank and Trust Company and was among the largest stockholders. He was also identified with the organization of the new City National Bank. he was also a stockholder in the Crawford, Jenkins & Booth Company, The Morris & Dickson Company and the Thomas-Ogilvie Hardware Companies and was among the most successful businessmen of the community.
Captain Robson was a member of the Elk and Masonic orders.
*A March 1, 1915 article in the Times reported the Robson estate was equally divided between son W. W. Robson and grandson, Robson Cupples, who's mother, Capt. Robson's daughter, Lotus, died from childbirth complications when he was born.
Saturday, February 26, 1916
Page 12
DEATH SUMMONS CAPT. ROBSON.
PLANTER AND BUSINESS MAN DIES HERE AT AGE OF 62 YEARS.
After an illness of a year's duration, Capt. William V. Robson, 62 years old, a native of this city and a resident of Robson, La., died early Friday morning at the Schumpert Sanitarium. While Captain Robson's death was not unexpected, it was a distinct shock to his large circle of friends. He had been in unsatisfactory health for the last year and part of the time he was confined to his home. About a week ago he was forced to his bed and an operation for serious stomach trouble was considered necessary. His illness grew critical and it was realized that his condition was beyond human relief.
The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock from the residence of John Jenkins at 854 Jordan street, and interment will be in the Oakland cemetery. The services at the house will be conducted by Rev. Jasper K. Smith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and the Masons of which order Captain Robson was a member, will conduct the service at the grave. The pall-bearers follow:
THE PALL-BEARERS.
Active - D. B. Hamilton, J. H. Jordan, W. F Dillon, J. J. Booth, W. T. Crawford, Russell Ogilvie, W. A. Kerley and J. M. Robinson.
Honorary - W. M. Means, T. Alexander, J. B. Ardis, S. B. Hicks, Dr. T. P. Lloyd, Dr. E McCracken, W. P. Hall, E. H. Randolph, W. E. Glassell, W. F. Taylor, A. D. Morris, Sr., John J. Lay, John M. Sentell, John Glassell, Dr. S. A. Dickson, Sam Cahn and Levi Cooper.
Captain Robson is survived by one son, W. W. Robson, a grandson, Robert Earl [Cupples] and two cousins, Mrs. John Jenkins and Mrs. Andrew Stewart.
BORN IN SHREVEPORT.
Captain Robson was born in Shreveport Nov. 3, 1853, in the old family home known as Holmesville, which is now part of Texarkana annex. His home was then on the skirts of a little river town, for Shreveport in those days occupied a very small area. While still a boy, Captain Robson's mother and father, who immigrated to this country from Edinburgh and Berickshire, Scotland, respectively, moved to and settled to what is now known as Robson, fourteen miles south of Shreveport on the Hart's Island road. It was there that Captain Robson learned of the farming industry, the ideas he obtained when young proving of great value to his later extensive operations.
Captain Robson was successful both as a planter and as a business man. His plantation at Robson, comprising 3,000 acres, is recognized as the largest improved plantation in this part of the country. Most of the land is under cultivation, especially in cotton, although he had also taken up diversification and livestock raising.
MEMBER OF LEVEE BOARD.
Captain Robson, although he was prominent in politics, never sought office and the only office that he had during his lifetime was during his connection with the Caddo levee board, having at one time served as president of the board and later remained a member, having been appointed by the present administration.
Besides his plantation affairs, Captain Robson was also identified with many local business enterprises. He was a director in the Red River Valley Bank and Trust Company and was among the largest stockholders. He was also identified with the organization of the new City National Bank. he was also a stockholder in the Crawford, Jenkins & Booth Company, The Morris & Dickson Company and the Thomas-Ogilvie Hardware Companies and was among the most successful businessmen of the community.
Captain Robson was a member of the Elk and Masonic orders.
*A March 1, 1915 article in the Times reported the Robson estate was equally divided between son W. W. Robson and grandson, Robson Cupples, who's mother, Capt. Robson's daughter, Lotus, died from childbirth complications when he was born.
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