Robinson Surname

The surname Robinson is said to have arisen from the Teutonic personal name of great antiquity, "Robert," which was introduced into England about the time of the Conquest. Robinson signified "the son of Robin, or Robert, " and its variations include: Robinson, Robison, Robisson, and Robeson. "Before you could say Jack Robinson" is a phrase implying a very brief space of time. It is said to have originated from an ancient bearer of this surname who would call upon his neighbors and be gone before his name could be announced.

Our Robinson ancestors came from England and were members of the English Church, Parish of Eastham, Chesire, England. In the first Registers of 1598 to 1700 we find the name of Robinson spelled many ways.

Joseph or John Robinson, born about 1714, was the first ancestor found of Edward Robinson, our ancestor who came to America. He was a weaver

so we know he worked in the industry of cloth making. He married, on the 5th or 6th of Feb., 1769, Margaret Lewis who was christened June 28, 1748, Heswall, Cheshire, England.

Two children were born to this union. (1) Joseph Robinson, christened Feb. 28,1770, of Little Sutton, Cheshir~, Eng. (2) John Robinson, chris¬tened Dec. 20, 1771, of Little Sutton, Ches., Eng.. Died Feb. 5, 1775.

The above Joseph (born 1770) married Margaret Davies. Their children were: (1) Mary Robinson, (2) Richard Robinson, (3) John Robinson, (4) Mar¬garet Robinson, (5) Joseph Robinson, (6) our ancestor EDWARD ROBINSON, born Oct. 16, 1807, christened Jan. 3, 1808, Little Sutton, married Mary Smith, 1828. She died Apr. 17, 1896. (7)Mary Robinson, (8) William Robinson, (9) George Robinson, (10) James Robinson.