John James ROBB
Birth:
6 Dec 1864
Washington Co., Pennsylvania
Death:
11 Aug 1952
Des Moines, Iowa
Burial:
Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Yellow Springs Township, des Moines County, Iowa
Marriage:
3 Jan 1889
Des Moines, Iowa
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Mother:
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Biographical review of Des Moines County, Iowa : containing biographical and genealogical sketches of many of the prominent citizens of to-day and also of the past.Chicago: Hobart Pub. Co., 1905, 1101 pgs. p. 558: JOHN JAMES ROBB John James Robb owns and operates one hundred and seventeen acres of land in Sections 7 and 8, Yellow springs township, and is successfully engaged in the breeding of Shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs, in which regard he has gained more than a local reputation as a stockdealer. A native of Pennsylvania, he was born in Washington county, Dec. 6, 1864, his parents being R.G. and Mary (McLaughlin) Robb. When the son, John J., was six years of age, the parents removed from Pennsylvania to Lafayette county, Indiana, where he had the privilege of attending school for three years. They then started westward, establishing their home in Des Moines county, Iowa, and here he completed his education in the district schools and by study through a winter's term in the academy at Morning Sun. He was reared to farm life, and has always followed that occupation, early gaining a knowledge of the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the stock. Ambitious to acquire a farm of his own, he saved his earnings in earlier years, and in 1888 he purchased one hundred and seventeen acres of land in Sections 7 and 8, Yellow Springs township. ... Jan. 3, 1889, Mr. Robb was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Reed, a daughter of Matthew and Mary (Walkinshaw) Reed, who was born Jan. 24, 1864, in Yellow Springs township. Their marriage has been blessed with one daughter, Edna, whose birth occurred March 2, 1894. The parents are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and are interested in its work and in all progressive measures tending to benefit the county. Mr. Robb, however, concentrates his labors and energies upon his business pursuits, and his persistency of purpose and well-directed efforts have brought to him gratifying success, so that he is now one of the substantial agriculturists of his community. 1895 Iowa census: Name Age Birthplace Race County Town John J. Robb 30 Pennsylvania W Des Moines Yellow Springs Elisabeth N. Robb 30 Des Moines Co W Des Moines Yellow Springs Robb 0 Des Moines Co W Des Moines Yellow Springs 1895 Iowa census: Name Age Birthplace Race County Town Robert G. Robb 60 Penn W Des Moines Yellow Springs Susan K Robb 50 Des M W Des Moines Yellow Springs Thomas C. Robb 28 Penn W Des Moines Yellow Springs Gennie E. Robb 26 Penn W Des Moines Yellow Springs a few doors down: Thomas P. Robb 51 Pennsylvania W Des Moines Yellow Springs Catherine M. Robb 48 Des Moines Co W Des Moines Yellow Springs Robert W. Robb 18 Des Moines Co W Des Moines Yellow Springs Mary L. Robb 15 Des Moines Co W Des Moines Yellow Springs Edrena G. Robb 5 Des Moines Co W Des Moines Yellow Springs 1900 census: IA DES MOINES YELLOW SPRINGS TWP T623 Roll: 429 Page: 359 97,100, Robb, Robert G., head, male, Oct?, 1833, 66, married 21, Pa, Pa, Pa, farmer Susie K., wife, female, March? 1845, 55, married 21, Indiana, Ireland, Ireland, farm laborer? William M., son, male, June? 1879?, 21?, single, too dark, too dark, Indiana, farm laborer next page: Margaret M., daughter, Mch 1871, 29, single, Iowa, Pa, Indiana??? 99, 101, ROBB, JOHN J head, male, Dec 1864?, 34, married 11 years, Pa, Pa, Pa, farmer , Lizzie N., wife, female, Jun 1864, 35, married 11 years, l child, l living, Iowa,Ireland, Ohio , Mary, daughter, female, Mch 1895, 5, single, Iowa, Pa, Iowa Baxter, Clarinda, boarder, Sep 1891, 8, single, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa 100, 103, Robb, Thomas C., head, male, Jan 1867, 33, married 5 years, Pa, Pa, Pa, farmer ,Anna E., wife, female, June 1870, 29, married 5 years, O children, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa 1910 census: T624 Roll: 400 Page: 212 IA DES MOINES YELLOW SPRINGS TWP 182/184, ROBB, JOHN J, head, male, 45, 1st marriage, married 21 years, PA, Pa, Pa, farmer , Elizabeth N., wife, female, 45, 1st marriage, married 21 years, 1 child, 1 living, Iowa, Ireland, Ohio , Edna, daughter, female, 15, single, Iowa, Pa, Iowa 183/185, Robb, Thomas C., head, male, 43, 1st marriage, married 15 yrs., Pa, Pa, Pa, farmer , Annie E., wife, 40, 1st marriage, married 15 yrs., 3 children, 3 living, Iowa, Pa, Iowa , Mary M., daughter, 9, Iowa, Penn, Iowa , Robert W., son, 3, Iowa, Penn, Iowa , Thomas P. son, 3/12, Iowa, Penn, Iowa Baxter, Clarence, laborer, male, 18, single, Iowa, Iowa, Iowa 1920 United States Federal Census Name: J J Robb and Lizzie, both age 55, farmer Age: 55 years Estimated birth year: 1864 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Race: White Home in 1920: Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa Roll: T625_487 Page: 3A ED: 28 Image: 0545 1930 United States Federal Census Name: John J Robb Age: 65 Estimated birth year: 1864 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head-of-house: Head Race: White Home in 1930: Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa Image Source: Year: 1930; Census Place: Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: T626_652; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 33; Image: 0977. 81,82,Robb, John J., head, male, 65, married age 24, Pa, Pa, Pa, farmer , Elizabeth N., wife, female, 66, married age 25, Iowa, Ireland, Ohio Iowa genweb: SHARON REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CEMETERY You will find the SHARON REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CEMETERY in YELLOW SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, DES MOINES COUNTY, IOWA (Section 8). From the intersection of Mt. Pleasant and Roosevelt Avenue in Burlington, Iowa - take US 61 North for about fifteen (15) miles - turn West (left) on H28 and proceed for approximately 3 1/2 miles - turn North (right) for approximately 1/2 of a mile. The cemetery is North of the church. ROBB, R. G.1833-1922 ROBB, MARY S. (MCLAUGHLIN) 1834-1976 WIFE (should be 1876???) ROBB, SUSAN (KILPATRICK) 1845-1925 WIFE (is this a second wife??) ROBB, EDMUND 1863-1888 ROBB, REV. T. P. Born April 5, 1843 Died February 17, 1904 2nd PASTOR ROBB, CATHERINE M. Born January 15, 15, 1846 Died November 24, 1918 WIFE ROBB, CATHERINE LORENA Born January 14, 1887 DAU OF T.P. & C.M. ROBB, SARAH JEANNETTE Died July 19, 1875 Age 1y 2m 28da DAU ROBB, RALPH EWART Died February 22, 1887 Age 5y 3m 25da SON ROBB, ELIZABETH N. Born January 24, 1864 Died April 24, 1951 ROBB, JOHN J. Born December 6, 1864 Died August 11, 1952
Elizabeth N. REED
Birth:
24 Jan 1864
Des Moines, Iowa
Death:
24 Apr 1951
Des Moines, Iowa
Burial:
Sharon Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Yellow Springs Township, des Moines County, Iowa
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John James Robb - Elizabeth N. Reed
John James Robb
was born at Washington Co., Pennsylvania 6 Dec 1864.
His parents were Robert G. Robb and Mary S. McLaughlin.
He married Elizabeth N. Reed 3 Jan 1889 at Des Moines, Iowa . Elizabeth N. Reed was born at Des Moines, Iowa 24 Jan 1864 .
They were the parents of 1
child:
Edna Mary Robb
born 2 Mar 1895.
John James Robb died 11 Aug 1952 at Des Moines, Iowa .
Elizabeth N. Reed died 24 Apr 1951 at Des Moines, Iowa .