Robinson, Rowland T. (Rowland Thomas), 1796-1879

Born in Ferrisburgh, Vt., son of Thomas R. Robinson; attended a Quaker boarding school in Washington, N.Y., where he met his wife, Rachel Gilpin of New York City and life long friend Ann King. He operated a merino sheep farm in Ferrisburgh, Vt., and worked to establish the Vermont Anti-Slavery Society and was involved with the Vermont Peace Society. His home, eventually named Rokeby, was used as a stop on the underground railroad. He was involved in the Quaker Hicksite controversy and active in the temperance movement in Vermont. In 1857 he became town clerk of Ferrisburgh, a position which remained in the Robinson family for 103 years.

From the description of Rowland T. Robinson letters, 1824-1880. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 713890193