Andrew D. ROBESON

Birth:
22 Feb 1830
Allegheny, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Death:
22 Oct 1899
Tyrone, Pennsylvania
Burial:
Methodist Cemetery, Birmingham, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Marriage:
27 May 1852
Sources:
Horace Robeson Research
Family
Census
Notes:
                   Occupation: Farmer. Home address: Tyrone, PA.
I also have a death date of 1899. (Horace- Andrew Robeson, Vol I, David Robeson-I). The death date of 1890 came from Horace- Andrew Robeson, Vol III, I think that this was the later information.
He was in the 1880 census.

I have a death place also of Sinking Valley, Blair, PA.

Andrew D. Robeson
One of Sinking Valley's Well known and highly educated residents died.
At his home in Sinking Valley, about 5 miles from Tyrone, Andrew D. Robeson, after a lingering  and painful illness, passed away at 7:20 oclock last night. He was afflicted with internal cancer and was a severe sufferer for the past year ofso.
The deceased was born on Feb 22, 1830, and was aged at death 68 years and 8 months. His birthplace was at the Cillage of Foot - of Ten, at the foot of thesouth incline of the old Portage railway, in Allegheny township, near Hollidaysburg. Previous to becoming a farmer in Sinking Valley he had resided for seven years inthe well known  stone house .at Shoenberger station.  40 years ago he moved upon the farm where he continued to reside uninterupitedly until his death.
His wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Bobbm survives him, together with two daughter and two sons, Mrs, Woods Smith, Wilbur O., Charles Albert, and Anna M., all of SInking Valley. He is also survived by a sister and brother, Mrs. John London (? Louden)  of Altoona, and Samuel Robeson, of Allegheny township; and 2 step brothers, Robert and Horace Robeson of Altoona.
Mr. Robeson was a consistent and active member of the Birmingham Presbyterian church, serving many years as trustee and deacon. He was a Republican in politics and took a lively interest in public affairs, serving at various times as scool director, supervisor, tax collector, and in other places of trust for Tyrone township. He was a man of endearing personality, highly respected by all who knew him, and especially beloved in the family circle where he will be so sorely missed.
The funeral services at his late home at 10 oclock Wed morning. Interment in theMethodist cemetery in Birmingham.
Margaretta BOBB
Birth:
23 Jun 1831
Martinsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
9 Jun 1908
Tyrone, Blair, Pennsylvania
Burial:
12 Jun 1908
Methodist Cemetery, Birmingham, Blair, Pennsylvania
Father:
Blocked
Mother:
Blocked
Sources:
Horace Robeson Research
Family Tree
Obituary
Census
Notes:
                   Margaretta Robeson
On Tuesday evening at twenty minutes of seven o;clock, Margaretta Robeson, of Sinking Valley, passed into the other world. The cause of her death resulting fromheart failure. Mrs. Robeson was born at Martinsburg, June 23, 1831, making her age at the time of her death 76 years, 11 months and 17 days. In 1859 she moved to Sinking Valley, where she has lived ever since. Her husband, Andrew D. Robeson, died October 22,  1899.
Mrs. Robeson was an exemplary christian lady and was an active member of the Birmingham Methodist Episcopal church.
She leaves to mourn her death the following children: Mrs. Florence L. Smith, Wilbur O. Robeson, O. A. (? Charles A.), Anna M. Robeson, all of Sinking Valley. Also the following brothers and sister: Major Alex Bobb, of Martinsburg; Peter F.Bobb of Wisconsin, and Mrs. Anna Sheppard of Wisconsin.
The funeral will occur on Friday morning at 10 oclock. Interment in the Methodist Cemetery at Birmingham.

1900 - had 6 children, 4 alive in 1900.
Children
Marriage
1
Alexander Lenner ROBESON
Birth:
1852
PA
Death:
1864
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Died young. Not listed in the 1880 census.
2
David Howard ROBESON
Birth:
14 May 1853
PA
Death:
14 Nov 1853
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Died young. Not in the 1880 census.
3
Florence Leanora ROBESON
Birth:
31 Jan 1855
Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Death:
19 May 1935
Tyrone, Adams, Pennsylvania
John James Woods SMITH 
Marr:
15 Nov 1877
Sinking Valley, Blair, Pennsyv 
Notes:
                   Of Tyrone Township, Blair, PA.
In the 1880 census in Tyrone, Blair, PA.
1900 - she had 5 kids, all alive.
4
Wilbur Orth ROBESON
Birth:
6 Feb 1857
PA
Death:
6 Jul 1933
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Listed with family on 1880 census.

1910 - single living with his sister and brother.
5
Charles Albert ROBESON
Birth:
7 Dec 1863
PA
Death:
4 May 1934
Notes:
                   Living with family during 1880 Census. He was 16.
Lived with Margaretta and family during the 1900 census. Went by C. Albert.
1910 - lived with his sister and brother. He was single.
6
Anna Mary ROBESON
Birth:
25 Nov 1868
Valley, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Death:
28 Mar 1928
Tyrone, Adams, Pennsylvania
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Listed in the 1880 census. She was 9 years old.

1910 - she was single and living with her brothers in Tyrone.
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Andrew D. Robeson - Margaretta Bobb

Andrew D. Robeson was born at Allegheny, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 22 Feb 1830. His parents were David M Robeson and Susannah Moore.

He married Margaretta Bobb 27 May 1852 . Margaretta Bobb was born at Martinsburg, Blair, Pennsylvania 23 Jun 1831 .

They were the parents of 6 children:
Alexander Lenner Robeson born 1852.
David Howard Robeson born 14 May 1853.
Florence Leanora Robeson born 31 Jan 1855.
Wilbur Orth Robeson born 6 Feb 1857.
Charles Albert Robeson born 7 Dec 1863.
Anna Mary Robeson born 25 Nov 1868.

Andrew D. Robeson died 22 Oct 1899 at Tyrone, Pennsylvania .

Margaretta Bobb died 9 Jun 1908 at Tyrone, Blair, Pennsylvania .