Robinson, Thomas R. (Thomas Richardson), 1761-1851
Biographical notes:
The son of Thomas and Sarah (Richardson) Robinson, of Newport, R.I.; moved to Vergennes, Vt., in 1792 where he was described as a manufacturer. In 1793 he settled in Ferrisburgh, Vt., on land deeded to him by his brother William, where he operated a farm, later to become the Rokeby Museum. He also participated in other business enterprises including a grist mill in North Ferrisburgh and was active in Quaker movements and abolitionism. He married Jemima Fish (1761-1846) and their children were Rowland T. (1796-1879) and Abigail, who married Nathan C. Hoag, a member of another Vermont Quaker family.
From the description of Thomas R. Robinson letters, 1791-1851. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 713872694
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Subjects:
- Slavery
- Men
- Women
- Abolitionists
- Antislavery movements
- Farms
- Grist mills
- Hicksites
- Quakers
- Quakers
- Society of Friends
- Merino sheep
Occupations:
- Abolitionists
- Farmers
- Millers
- Quakers
- Sawmillers
Places:
- Vermont (as recorded)
- Rhode Island (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Vermont--Ferrisburgh (as recorded)
- RI, US
- VT, US
