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This is a transcription and rearranging to fit the format of the website of the document that was titled "The Family Register", done by Opal Irene Robbins on March 6th, 1984. No information has been added or removed. | This is a transcription and rearranging to fit the format of the website of the document that was titled "The Family Register", done by [[Opal Irene Robbins (1911-1995)|Opal Irene Robbins]] on March 6th, 1984. No information has been added or removed. An expanded version with addition information/corrections is at [[Expanded Robbins Family Register]] Footnotes are at the end of the document about corrections, etc. | ||
The Family Register | '''The Family Register'''[[File:Robbins Handwritten Family Register.pdf|thumb]] | ||
== William Arthur Robbins == | |||
Born in Broadfoot<ref>I can find no locality named Broadfoot in Kentucky. There is a Brodhead. Considering this was her grandfather's information, written 80 years after he died, perhaps she got the location wrong from memory</ref>, Kentucky | |||
Married Mary Francis Bishop | Married Mary Francis Bishop | ||
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* Tom Robbins | * Tom Robbins | ||
* Beaver Robbins | * Beaver Robbins | ||
* | * Elmer Robbins | ||
* Luther Robbins | * Luther Robbins | ||
* Walter Robbins | * Walter Robbins | ||
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Four Robbins brothers came to America from England in the early days. They were Scotch-British. All the Robbins in America are kin to them. This is according to the facts found by the professional Walter Robbins, youngest son of William Arthur and Mary Frances Bishop, hired to trace the family. After several generations and nearly one hundred fifty years, the descendants of the brother who is OUR ancestor, move to Kentucky. Later, William Arthur and Mary Frances Robbins moved to land he bought near Putnam, Texas. They built a big, two-story house there. He died of measles while still a young man. He was followed in death many years later by Mary Frances. She died in Abilene, Texas, They had fourteen children. | Four Robbins brothers came to America from England in the early days. They were Scotch-British. All the Robbins in America are kin to them. This is according to the facts found by the professional Walter Robbins, youngest son of William Arthur and Mary Frances Bishop, hired to trace the family. After several generations and nearly one hundred fifty years, the descendants of the brother who is OUR ancestor, move to Kentucky. Later, William Arthur and Mary Frances Robbins moved to land he bought near Putnam, Texas. They built a big, two-story house there. He died of measles while still a young man. He was followed in death many years later by Mary Frances. She died in Abilene, Texas, They had fourteen children. | ||
Mary Frances' grandmother was a German. Her last name was Eisenhower. | Mary Frances' grandmother was a German. Her last name was Eisenhower<ref>Other sources have suggested the spelling to be Isenhower. Further research is needed</ref>. | ||
The Robbins brother from whom our family is descended married an Indian girl - Cherokee, I think. | The Robbins brother from whom our family is descended married an Indian girl - Cherokee, I think. | ||
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* Robert Franklin Robbins born Nov 14, 1913 in Putnam, Texas. He died July 15, 1981. He is buried in Victoria, Texas | * Robert Franklin Robbins born Nov 14, 1913 in Putnam, Texas. He died July 15, 1981. He is buried in Victoria, Texas | ||
== [[Berlin Frances Elliott (1905-1957)|Berlin Frances Elliott]] == | |||
== Berlin Frances Elliott == | |||
Born April 5, 1905 in Ballinger, Texas, Died May 2, 1957 in Victoria, Texas. Buried in Alice, Texas | Born April 5, 1905 in Ballinger, Texas, Died May 2, 1957 in Victoria, Texas. Buried in Alice, Texas | ||
Married Opal Irene Robbins - born in Abilene, Texas Jan 6, 1911 | Married Opal Irene Robbins - born in Abilene, Texas Jan 6, 1911 on Nov 15, 1930 | ||
by | by | ||
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* Bill Francis Elliott, born Feb 1, 1943 in Alice, Texas | * Bill Francis Elliott, born Feb 1, 1943 in Alice, Texas | ||
== Berl David Elliott == | == [[Berl David Elliott (1931-2011)|Berl David Elliott]] == | ||
Married | Married [[Betty Ruth Nelson (1931-2016)|Betty Ruth Nelson]] in Mathis, Texas at First Baptist Church | ||
'''Children''' | '''Children''' | ||
* David Wayne Elliott - born Aug 4, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas | * [[David Wayne Elliott (1955-)|David Wayne Elliott]] - born Aug 4, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas | ||
* [[Warren Lee Elliott (1957-)|Warren Lee Elliott]] - born Aug 15, 1957 in Lovelady, Texas | |||
* Jeanene Elliott - born in Grangerland, Texas Jan 14, 1961 | * [[Jeanene Elliott]] - born in Grangerland, Texas Jan 14, 1961 | ||
'''Grandchildren''' | '''Grandchildren''' | ||
* Johnny Elliott, son of David Wayne and Brenda Elliott | * [[John David Elliott (1976-)|Johnny Elliott]], son of David Wayne and Brenda Elliott | ||
* Jana Ickes, daughter of Jeanene and Jerry Ickes. Born in Baytown, Texas Aug 4, 1983 | * Jana Ickes, daughter of Jeanene and Jerry Ickes. Born in Baytown, Texas Aug 4, 1983 | ||
(Warren Lee is unmarried at this time, March 6, 1984) | (Warren Lee is unmarried at this time, March 6, 1984) | ||
== Robert Lee Elliott == | == Robert Lee Elliott == | ||
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Susan has one daughter, Mickey | Susan has one daughter, Mickey | ||
Susan married Mike | Susan married Mike Dunseth, a brother of Richard's wife, Judy Dunseth. | ||
Susan and her mother live in Victoria, Texas. Susan lives with her husband Mike and her daughter Mickey. Lillie lives alone. Frank died July 15, 1981. | Susan and her mother live in Victoria, Texas. Susan lives with her husband Mike and her daughter Mickey. Lillie lives alone. Frank died July 15, 1981. | ||
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* Robert | * Robert | ||
* John | * John | ||
* Elizabeth ( | * Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Childers (She married Vema's uncle, Virgil) | ||
* William Barton Smith, the youngest | * William Barton Smith, the youngest | ||
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== William Barton Smith == | == William Barton Smith == | ||
Married Louisa Mae Johnson (Canadian - Frank) | Married Louisa Mae Johnson (Canadian - Frank<ref>This was information from Frank Robbins, Opal's brother</ref>) | ||
'''Children''' | '''Children''' | ||
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* Frank R. - married Dovie Emlinger, a German | * Frank R. - married Dovie Emlinger, a German | ||
* Maggie Faye - married a Mr. Jones. He died, she married John Robert Elliott | * Maggie Faye - married a Mr. Jones. He died, she married John Robert Elliott | ||
* Rosa Lee - | * Rosa Lee - Married Jess Hutchens | ||
* Margie Estelle - married Frank Childers - These were Vema's parents | * Margie Estelle - married Frank Childers - These were Vema's parents | ||
* Mildred Louise - died in Eastland, Texas at age 27. Unmarried. | * Mildred Louise - died in Eastland, Texas at age 27. Unmarried. | ||
* | * William Barton Smith II - married Laverne Whitmire, a German | ||
All the children were born in East Texas. Later, William and Louisa moved to Temple, Texas. They owned a store there | All the children were born in East Texas. Later, William and Louisa moved to Temple, Texas. They owned a store there | ||
== John Robert Elliott == | == John Robert Elliott == | ||
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* Berlin Frances Elliott | * Berlin Frances Elliott | ||
* Harrell Elliott | * Harrell Elliott | ||
* | * Cecil Elliott | ||
* Pansy Elliott Ware (died in San Antonio, Texas) | * Pansy Elliott Ware (died in San Antonio, Texas) | ||
* Clifton Elliott | * Clifton Elliott | ||
* | * Vivian Jones Sparks (Stanley's Wife) | ||
* Lillian Jone Sparks (Johnnie's Wife) | * Lillian Jone Sparks (Johnnie's Wife) | ||
* Another Jones daughter (name unavailable) | * Another Jones daughter (name unavailable) | ||
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Cecil had one daughter and maybe more | Cecil had one daughter and maybe more | ||
Clifton ? married but children --? | Clifton - ? married but children --? | ||
Vivian had three daughters | Vivian had three daughters | ||
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(Vema said this branch of the Smith family and the Childers family intermarried several times. She has lots of double cousins.) | (Vema said this branch of the Smith family and the Childers family intermarried several times. She has lots of double cousins.) | ||
== Footnotes/Corrections == | |||
<references /> | |||
[[Category:Family Histories]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:24, 9 January 2026
This is a transcription and rearranging to fit the format of the website of the document that was titled "The Family Register", done by Opal Irene Robbins on March 6th, 1984. No information has been added or removed. An expanded version with addition information/corrections is at Expanded Robbins Family Register Footnotes are at the end of the document about corrections, etc.
The Family Register
William Arthur Robbins
Born in Broadfoot[1], Kentucky
Married Mary Francis Bishop
Children
- George Robbins
- Robert Lee Robbins
- Tom Robbins
- Beaver Robbins
- Elmer Robbins
- Luther Robbins
- Walter Robbins
- Dora Robbins Jobe
- Mary Robbins Morgan
- Willie Robbins Wylie
- Bella Robbins (never married)
- Rosa Robbins (married New Mexico rancher)
There were 14 children in all. Two died at an early age
Four Robbins brothers came to America from England in the early days. They were Scotch-British. All the Robbins in America are kin to them. This is according to the facts found by the professional Walter Robbins, youngest son of William Arthur and Mary Frances Bishop, hired to trace the family. After several generations and nearly one hundred fifty years, the descendants of the brother who is OUR ancestor, move to Kentucky. Later, William Arthur and Mary Frances Robbins moved to land he bought near Putnam, Texas. They built a big, two-story house there. He died of measles while still a young man. He was followed in death many years later by Mary Frances. She died in Abilene, Texas, They had fourteen children.
Mary Frances' grandmother was a German. Her last name was Eisenhower[2].
The Robbins brother from whom our family is descended married an Indian girl - Cherokee, I think.
Walter Robbins's wife, Linda (a German) and her daughter now have the family record. Walter died in the 1970's. Their home was in Galveston, Texas.
Benjamin Haney
Marriages
- First Wife (name not available)
- and Second wife (name not available)
- Maggie (third and last wife)
Children
- Virginia Haney Burleson (died at age 37 of pneumonia)
- Willie Haney, a younger son
- There were 20 other children fathered by Benjamin Haney.
He was a school teacher in his early and middle years. Later, he retired to a farm in east Texas - Gilmer, Texas in Upshur County. Several sons and their families live in that area. Oil was discovered on their properties several years ago. Benjamin is dead. He died about 1920 or 1921. (Benjamin's parents came to America from Ireland. They were Irish. I THINK so!
L.H. Burleson
Born in Bonneville, Miss
Married Virginia Haney - born in Marion, Alabama
Children
- Gaither
- Fred
- Herman
- Nora Lee Burleson Robbins (oldest)
- Ruth Burleson McDonald (youngest)
Seven children were born to L.H. and Virginia Burleson. Two died when a few months old.
At this time, March 6th, 1984, Nora and Ruth are still living. Ruth lives at 1818 Berkely, Dallas, Texas, and Nora lives at Retama Manor Nursing Home in Alice, Texas, 606 Coyote Trail
(L.H. Burleson's great, great grandfather came to America from Ireland. He was Irish)
Marriage
December 19, 1908 in Putnam, Texas (near Abilene)
Robert Lee Robbins
Born in Jacksonville, Texas Feb 2, 1884. Died March 30, 1953. Buried in Alice, Texas
Married Nora Lee Burleson - born July 10, 1893 in Booneville, Mississippi
Children
- Opal Irene Robbins Elliott Cannon - born Jan 6, 1911 in Abilene, Texas
- Robert Franklin Robbins born Nov 14, 1913 in Putnam, Texas. He died July 15, 1981. He is buried in Victoria, Texas
Berlin Frances Elliott
Born April 5, 1905 in Ballinger, Texas, Died May 2, 1957 in Victoria, Texas. Buried in Alice, Texas
Married Opal Irene Robbins - born in Abilene, Texas Jan 6, 1911 on Nov 15, 1930
by
Rev R.W, Leazer - Methodist Minister in Altus, OK
witnesses:
Mrs D.B. Harris
Mrs R.W. Leazer
Children
- Berl David Elliott, born Sept 3, 1931 in Roby, Texas
- Robert Lee Elliott, born June 7, 1933 in Roby, Texas
- Irene Jeanette Elliott Diltz, born in Refugio, Texas Nov 14, 1935
- Bill Francis Elliott, born Feb 1, 1943 in Alice, Texas
Berl David Elliott
Married Betty Ruth Nelson in Mathis, Texas at First Baptist Church
Children
- David Wayne Elliott - born Aug 4, 1955 in Fort Worth, Texas
- Warren Lee Elliott - born Aug 15, 1957 in Lovelady, Texas
- Jeanene Elliott - born in Grangerland, Texas Jan 14, 1961
Grandchildren
- Johnny Elliott, son of David Wayne and Brenda Elliott
- Jana Ickes, daughter of Jeanene and Jerry Ickes. Born in Baytown, Texas Aug 4, 1983
(Warren Lee is unmarried at this time, March 6, 1984)
Robert Lee Elliott
Married Margarete Smith in First Baptist Church, Kenedy, Texas
Children
- Robert Michael Elliott - born Aug 28, 1958 in Victoria, Texas
- Holly Christine Elliott - born Dec 25, 1962 in Mission, Texas
Married Tammy Jean Britton in Tri-City beach, Baytown, Texas
Children
- Stephen Lee Elliott - born Oct 15, 1968 in Baytown, Texas
Married Laverne Thomson in Highlands, Texas Dec 3, 1983
Marriage
Charles Earl Diltz II
Married Irene Jeanette Elliott in Calvary Baptist Church, Victoria, Texas
Children
- Gena Corrinne Diltz Oliphant - Born May 1, 1958 in Victoria, Texas
- Charles Earl Diltz III born Dec 15, 1961 in Austin, Texas
At this time, March 6, 1984 this family lives in Smithville, Texas
Bill Francis Elliott
Married Katherine Craig in Victoria, Texas
Children
- Cynthia Elliott, Nov 1967
- Katherine Elliott Feb 22, 1970
This family lives at 115 Houston in Port Lavaca, Texas
Robert Franklin Robbins
Married Lillie McMurray, Bruni.Texas (she is part Italian)
Children
- Richard Frank Robbins, born in Eagle Pass, Texas
- Susan, adopted at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Parents Unknown.
Richard has 3 children (first one died)
Susan has one daughter, Mickey
Susan married Mike Dunseth, a brother of Richard's wife, Judy Dunseth.
Susan and her mother live in Victoria, Texas. Susan lives with her husband Mike and her daughter Mickey. Lillie lives alone. Frank died July 15, 1981.
E.B. Smith
Married a Scotch girl in America (His parents moved from Ireland to New York. His father's first job in America was in a saloon).
E.B.'s father-in-law helped him and his wife buy a plantation in Alabama. They had slaves and grew cotton. The Civil War came, they lost the plantation and moved to Louisiana.
Children
- Tom, the oldest
- Robert
- John
- Elizabeth (Betty) Smith Childers (She married Vema's uncle, Virgil)
- William Barton Smith, the youngest
(there were other children but the names are not recalled at this time)
William Barton Smith
Married Louisa Mae Johnson (Canadian - Frank[3])
Children
- Ida Rae - died of scarlet fever at age 18
- John C. - Married Dora Jamison
- Elizabeth - Married Michael Brown
- Frank R. - married Dovie Emlinger, a German
- Maggie Faye - married a Mr. Jones. He died, she married John Robert Elliott
- Rosa Lee - Married Jess Hutchens
- Margie Estelle - married Frank Childers - These were Vema's parents
- Mildred Louise - died in Eastland, Texas at age 27. Unmarried.
- William Barton Smith II - married Laverne Whitmire, a German
All the children were born in East Texas. Later, William and Louisa moved to Temple, Texas. They owned a store there
John Robert Elliott
Died in 1922
Married Maggie Faye Smith Jones (died in 1960's)
Children
- Berlin Frances Elliott
- Harrell Elliott
- Cecil Elliott
- Pansy Elliott Ware (died in San Antonio, Texas)
- Clifton Elliott
- Vivian Jones Sparks (Stanley's Wife)
- Lillian Jone Sparks (Johnnie's Wife)
- Another Jones daughter (name unavailable)
Pansy did not have children
Harrell and Effie had one daughter, Sherril
Cecil had one daughter and maybe more
Clifton - ? married but children --?
Vivian had three daughters
Lillian had one son. He died in the 50's
Frank Childers
Married Margie Estelle Smith
Children
- Vema Childers Brown Marchant (had no children)
- Delton Childers - married, one daughter
- Mildred Childers - Married - no children - she died in Ft Worth, TX
(Vema said this branch of the Smith family and the Childers family intermarried several times. She has lots of double cousins.)
Footnotes/Corrections
- ↑ I can find no locality named Broadfoot in Kentucky. There is a Brodhead. Considering this was her grandfather's information, written 80 years after he died, perhaps she got the location wrong from memory
- ↑ Other sources have suggested the spelling to be Isenhower. Further research is needed
- ↑ This was information from Frank Robbins, Opal's brother