KERR FAMILY CHRONICLES
© Christopher Earls Brennen
Datafile 8A. Robinson Records
RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF DONAGHENRY
A list of parishioners confirmed in September 1837 includes Anne Robinson of Drumey aged 15 and Margaret Robinson of High Cross aged 30. A similar list for Aug.5, 1840, includes Eliza Robinson of Gortagammon aged 18. And a list for Sep.14, 1846, includes Margaret Robinson aged 16 and Abraham Robinson aged 20 both of Gortagammon. The list of those confirmed on Sep.22, 1852, includes Mary Anne Robinson of Drumey aged 15. Among those confirmed on Oct.29, 1859, is Rachel Robinson of Drumey aged 17.
George Robinson was a member of the Select Vestry during the 1870s and 80s.
RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF DERRYLORAN
A list of the Protestant householders in the parish of Derryloran in 1740 includes the names of Hen Robison, Allex Robeson and Robt Robeson.
Included in a list of those parishioners confirmed on Mar.28, 1828, are John Robinson of Gortalowry aged 19 and John Robinson, Jr., of Loy aged 18.
RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF ARBOE
Included in a list of those parishioners confirmed on Aug.5, 1840, is George Robinson of Gortnagaig(?).
RECORDS OF THE PARISH OF BRACKAVILLE
Joseph Robinson, aged 15, of Tullabeg was confirmed in Stewartstown on Sep.21, 1843. Sarah A. Robinson, aged 14, of Ballinakelly was confirmed in Killyman and Stewartstown on Sep.8, 1846.
William Robinson of Coalisland was a churchwarden in 1849 and an overseer in 1850.
GRAVESTONE INSCRIPTIONS
Tamlaght Parish Church, Coagh, County Tyrone:
ROBINSON. In loving memory of George Robinson died Apr.26, 1968.
Old Donaghcloney Graveyard near Tullyhogue, County Tyrone:
ROBINSON. Sacred to the memory of Elenor wife of James Robinson, Stewartstown, died Aug.31, 1810, aged 38(?). Arminella Robinson, Coagh, died Nov.22, 1828, aged 21. [Part of a large WEIR enclosure and gravestone.]
Desertcreat Parish Church, County Tyrone:
ROBINSON. Erected by Margaret Robinson in loving memory of her husband William Robinson who died Feb.25, 1913, aged 49.
St. Andrew's Parish Church, Ardtrea, County Tyrone:
ROBINSON. In loving memory of Elizabeth Robinson died Jun.27, 1957, and her husband Matthew died Mar.22, 1965.
ROBINSON. In loving memory of Rachel Robinson died Jan.10, 1983, aged 81.
Parish Church of Tullanisken, Newmills, County Tyrone:
ROBINSON. In loving memory of William Robinson, Whitetown, died Aug.7, 1957, aged 79 and his wife Mary died Nov.23, 1979, aged 88.
Carland Presbyterian Church, County Tyrone:
ROBINSON. James Robinson of Kilnaslee died Sep.9, 1906, aged 65.
Brackaville Parish Church, Coalisland, County Tyrone:
ROBINSON. In loving memory of John Robert died Nov.14, 1980. [In memory of a dear brother Willie, Ethel and Lottie.]
ROBINSON. In loving memory of Phoebe E. Robinson who died Aug.4, 1934, and her daughter Ursula P. Robinson who died Jan.8, 1908, and was interred in Coleraine and her husband Thomas Robinson, ex-sergeant R.I.C., died Dec.16, 1936. Also William T.H. Robinson died Aug.30, 1966.
Coolhill Cemetery, Dungannon, County Tyrone:
ROBINSON. In loving memory of John died Sep.11, 1968.
GRIFFITH VALUATION
This valuation of land holdings, dating from about 1860, contains the following references to Robinson families living in eastern County Tyrone. (a/r/p stands for acres/roods/perches and the values are in pounds. shillings. pence).
Name: Property (No.): Area: Land House (a/r/p) value: value: UNION OF DUNGANNON: Parish of Tamlaght, Townland of Urbal, from Robert Cowan: John Robinson House 1.0.0 Parish of Arboe, Townland of Lower Eary, from Earl of Castlestuart: Hugh Robinson Hs.,off.+ land 4/2/30 5.5.0 4.15.0 Parish of Ballyclog, Townland of Brigh, from Reps Robert Brien: Alexander Robinson Hs.,off.+ land 15/3/10 12.10.0 1.15.0 17/1/15 16.10.0 Parish of Ballyclog, Townland of Curglassan, from John McMaster: Hugh Robinson Land 25/2/10 28.0.0 Parish of Ballyclog, Townland of Killoon, from S.D. Crommelin: Hugh Robinson Caretkrs hs.,ld. 11/0/28 12.10.0 1.0.0 Parish of Ballinderry, Townland of Lanaglug, from Joseph Humphreys: William Robinson House 0.10.0 Parish of Derryloran, Townland of Killymam, from J. Gunning + J. Moore: Mary Robinson House + office 0.10.0 Robert Robinson Hs.,off.+ land 1/3/0 1.15.0 0.15.0 Land 2/2/35 2.0.0 from Samuel McGill Land 4/0/35 5.0.0 Parish of Derryloran, Cookstown, Church St. (Gortalowry), from John Kane: Joseph Robinson House 1.0.0 Parish of Derryloran, Cookstown, James St. (Loy), from Robert Hamilton: Eliza Robinson House 1.5.0 Parish of Derryloran, Townland of Strifehill, from Charles K. Colhoun: John Robinson Hs.,off.+ land 12/0/10 9.10.0 1.10.0 Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Annahavil, from Robert Graham: George Robinson Hs.,off.+ land 13/1/15 10.10.0 1.10.0 Alexander Robinson Hs.,off.+ land 1/0/0 0.15.0 0.10.0 Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Lammy, from Robert Graham: William Robinson Hs.,off.+ land 5/1/15 3.5.0 9/0/10 7.10.0 1.5.0 Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Annaghquin, from Bernard O`Neill: Ellen Robinson House 0.10.0 Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Oughterard, from Charles Boyle: Bariah Robinson Hs.,off., mill, 2/2/30 2.15.0 kiln and land 18/1/20 13.0.0 17.0.0 From Bariah Robinson: Samuel Moore House 0.15.0 Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Lowcross, from James L. Jones: Henry Robinson House 0.15.0 Parish of Desertcreat, Townland of Grange, from Charles K. Colhoun: Catherine Robinson Hs.,off.+ land 4/1/15 3.5.0 1.0.0
REGISTERED DEATHS
The first part of this section is a listing of some of the Robinson entries in the index of the registered deaths and in various church records. Also shown are the year with the volume and page number of the registration. An asterisk indicates a case in which the full record has been consulted; details of some of these are included in the second part of this section.
1st Name [Age] Surname Area Year Ref. Ch. John [50] Robinson Derryloran 1830 [c] * David [9d] Robinson Derryloran 1831 [c] * Thomas [80] Robinson Cookstown 1864 16/303 William [0] Robinson Cookstown 1864 1/397 Eliza [4] Robinson Cookstown 1865 1/385 James [45] Robinson Cookstown 1865 6/350 Margret [0] Robinson Cookstown 1865 16/322 Robert J. [0] Robinson Cookstown 1865 6/360 Sarah Ann [0] Robinson Cookstown 1865 1/387 Eliza [16] Robinson Cookstown 1866 1/423 George [79] Robinson Cookstown 1866 1/417 William [30] Robinson Cookstown 1866 1/420 William [80] Robinson Cookstown 1866 11/293 William [25] Robinson Cookstown 1867 16/303 Elizabeth [93] Robinson Cookstown 1868 11/295 Margret [66] Robinson Cookstown 1869 1/425 Mary Ann [1] Robinson Cookstown 1869 1/425 Robert [78] Robinson Cookstown 1869 1/421 William [72] Robinson Cookstown 1869 1/419 William [82] Robinson Ardtrea 1869 [a] * John [67] Robinson Cookstown 1870 16/330 Mary [86] Robinson Cookstown 1870 16/331 Thomas [92] Robinson Cookstown 1870 6/382 William [83?] Robinson Cookstown 1870 6/382 William J. [1] Robinson Cookstown 1870 6/373 William [24] Robinson Cookstown 1871 11/313 William [40] Robinson Cookstown 1874 11/358 Robert [22] Robinson Cookstown 1875 16/376 (male) [0] Robinson Cookstown 1875 11/335 Robert [0] Robinson Cookstown 1876 16/337 Alice [58] Robinson Cookstown 1877 1/456 James [62] Robinson Cookstown 1877 16/348 James [11] Robinson Cookstown 1877 6/410 Ann J. [50] Robinson Cookstown 1905 [b] * Nancy [86] Robinson Cookstown 1919 [b] * Elizabeth [60] Robinson Cookstown 1923 [b] * Robert [60] Robinson Cookstown 1925 [b] * Annie E. [25] Robinson Cookstown 1940 [b] * Susan [56] Robinson Cookstown 1942 [b] * George [79] Robinson Cookstown 1950 [b] * or Elliott Robert [63] Robinson Cookstown 1959 [b] * Christina [87] Robinson Cookstown 1961 [b] * Andrew [58] Robinson Cookstown 1964 [b] * Nancy [61] Robinson Cookstown 1965 [b] * Samuel [73] Robinson Cookstown 1974 [b] * Matilda [76] Robinson Cookstown 1984 [b] * Christina [83] Robinson Cookstown 1988 [b] *
[a] Records of the Parish of Ardtrea, County Tyrone.
[b] Records of the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown, County Tyrone.
[c] Records of the Parish of Derryloran, County Tyrone.
John Robinson aged 50 of Gortalowry died on Feb.21, 1830, and was buried at Derryloran Parish Church.
David Robinson aged 9 days of Cranfield died on Jul.20, 1831, and was buried at Derryloran Parish Church.
William Robinson aged 82 of Tullyweery, Parish of Ardtrea, died on Jan.9, 1869, and was buried at Ardtrea Parish Church.
Ann J. Robinson aged 50, an unmarried Episcopalian millworker of Blackhill, died on Jul.16, 1905. Her death was registered by Eliza Robinson. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Nancy Robinson aged 86, an unmarried Presbyterian weaver of Dungannon, died on Jul.1, 1919, of old age. Her death was registered by James D. Anderson. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Elizabeth Robinson aged 60, an unmarried Episcopalian factory worker of Kirktown, died on Dec.26, 1923, of pneumonia. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Robert Robinson aged 60, a married Presbyterian engine driver of Union St., Cookstown, died on Oct.2, 1925, of heart failure. His death was registered by Robert Robinson. He was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Annie E. Robinson aged 25, a married Episcopalian servant of Chapel Hill, Cookstown, died on Mar.22, 1940. Her death was registered by S. Robinson. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Susan Robinson aged 56, a married Episcopalian housekeeper of Chapel Hill, Cookstown, died on Dec.25, 1942. Her death was registered by Stewart Robinson. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
George Elliott (or Robinson) aged 79, a labourer of Cookstown, died on Dec.10, 1950. An inquest was held into his death. He was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Robert Robinson aged 63, a married Presbyterian boot merchant of Union Street, Cookstown, died on Aug.26, 1959, of heart failure. His death was registered by Robert J. Robinson. He was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Christina Robinson aged 87, a married Presbyterian housewife of James Street, Cookstown, died on Jan.20, 1961, of heart failure. Her death was registered by S. Robinson. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Andrew Robinson aged 58, a married Presbyterian civil servant of Belfast, died on Jan.5, 1964. He was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Nancy Robinson aged 61, a married Episcopalian housewife of 56 Rathbeg, Cookstown, died on Nov.6, 1965, of heart failure. Her death was registered by Stewart Robinson. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Samuel Robinson aged 73, an unmarried Presbyterian of 30 Union Street, Cookstown, died on May 26, 1974. His death was registered by J. Robinson. He was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Matilda Robinson aged 76, a widowed Episcopalian of Westland Home, died on Sep.10, 1984. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
Christina Robinson aged 83, an unmarried Presbyterian housewife of 30 Union St., Cookstown, died on Feb.8, 1988. She was buried in the Protestant Cemetery, Cookstown.
PREROGATIVE WILLS
1st Name Surname Address Year Margaret Robinson Lisaclare, Tyrone 1842
CENSUS OF 1901
The 1901 Census contains the following references to Robinson families living in eastern County Tyrone. Abbreviations: Pres = Presbyterian, Meth = Methodist, CofE = Church of Ireland, RW = read and write, RO = read only, NR = neither read nor write, UM = unmarried, MA = married, WI = widow or widower, HD = husband or head, WI =wife, SO = son, DA = daughter, NE = nephew or neice, AU = aunt, UN = uncle, SI = sister, BR = brother, CO = cousin, SL = son-in-law, DL = daughter-in-law, ML = mother-in-law, GS = grandson, GD = granddaughter, SE = servant, BO = boarder, VI = visitor, Co.T = County Tyrone, Co.D = County Derry.
Town of Cookstown: Mary Robinson HD Pres RW 30 Linen weaver UM Co.D Town of Cookstown: Agnes Robinson HD Pres RO 60 Linen weaver UM Co.T Jane Robinson SI Pres RO 55 Linen weaver UM Co.T Townland of Drumcraw, Parish of Derryloran: Robert Robinson HD Pres RW 75 Farmer MA Co.T Eliza J. Robinson WI Pres RO 65 - MA Co.D Townland of Coolkeegan, Parish of Derryloran: William McQuiston HD Pres RW 58 Farmer, carpenter MA Co.T Sarah McQuiston WI Pres RW 40 Farm labourer MA Co.T Margaret Robinson CO Pres RW 60 Interest of money WI Co.T Townland of Mullaghtironey, near Coagh, Parish of Tamlaght: Matthew Robinson HD CofE RW 23 Agr. lab. MA Co.T Sarah Robinson WI CofE RW 25 - MA Co.T Emma J. Robinson DA CofE NR 2 - UM Co.T Wm. John Robinson SO CofE NR 1 - UM Co.T Townland of Ballinagowan Upper, Parish of Ballyclog: John Robinson HD CofE RW 53 Farmer MA Co.T + stonemason Marria Robinson WI CofE RO 50 - MA Co.T Thomas W. Robinson SO CofE RW 21 Stonemason NM Co.T Etta Robinson DA CofE RW 19 Farmer's dau. NM Co.T Town of Killycolpy, Parish of Arboe: William Torrens HD Pres RW 53 Pres. minister NM Derry Eliza Robinson SE Pres RO 64 Servant WI Co.T Last updated 9/9/99.
Christopher E. Brennen