This is one of the most interesting and evocative surnames of the British Isles, whilst being recorded throughout the English speaking world. It is a medieval patronymic from the given name Robin, itself a diminutive of the popular Anglo-Saxon pre 7th century personal name Robert. This was originally a compound name with the elements "hrothi", and "berhta", meaning "fame-bright". As such it is first recorded in England in the famous Domesday Book of 1086. It is said that the name was originally made popular by Robin Goodfellow, whose mischievous tricks were later described in Shakespeare's, "Midsummer Night's Dream", and perhaps even more so by Robin of
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Locksley, otherwise known as Robin Hood, who it is said (without too much evidence) stole from the rich to give to the poor. The surname was first recorded in the latter half of the 13th Century (see below), and one Margaret Robines appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dated 1279. In the modern idiom, the surname can be found recorded as Robyns, Robins, Robens, Robbings, Robinson and Robens. Recordings from early surviving London church registers include: the marriage of Helen Robinson and Thomas Grene on October 1st 1548, at St. Leonard's, Eastcheap, and the marriage of Christopher Robinson and Jone Millman on November 4th 1565, at St. Mary Abchurch, London. An early settler in the New World Colonies was John Robinson, aged 26, who sailed from London on the ship "Peter Bonaventure", bound for the 'Barbadoes' in April 1635. The Coat of Arms most associated with the name is a green shield charged with a gold chevron between three gold bucks standing at gaze. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Dera Robins, which was dated 1273, in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.
Grace Marie Robinson
Mother of Stanley Honeycutt
Date of Birth: July 2, 1924
Date of Death: December 8, 2006
Parents: Biss Robinson & Georgia Ray Robinson
Mother of Stanley Honeycutt
Date of Birth: July 2, 1924
Date of Death: December 8, 2006
Parents: Biss Robinson & Georgia Ray Robinson
The 1940 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Jacks Creek, Yancey County, NC. Biss is shown as a farmer. The household includes:
Biss Robinson 42 Father Farmer Georgia Robinson 34 Mother Parry Robinson 17 Sister Grace Robinson 15 Self J. B. Robinson 13 Brother Guey Robinson 11 Sister Fary Robinson 7 Sister Alice Robinson 4 Sister It also states that at the time Grace's highest education level completed was the 6th grade. |
Biss James Robinson
Father of Grace Marie Robinson Honeycutt
Grandfather of Stanley Honeycutt
Date of Birth: February 11, 1897
Date of Death: October 28, 1960
Parents: Bud Robinson & Mattie Robinson
Father of Grace Marie Robinson Honeycutt
Grandfather of Stanley Honeycutt
Date of Birth: February 11, 1897
Date of Death: October 28, 1960
Parents: Bud Robinson & Mattie Robinson
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Jacks Creek, Yancey County, NC. Jasper is shown as farming and cannot read or write. The household included:
Jasper C. Robinson 53 Father Farmer Mattie Robinson 38 Mother Opha Robinson 19 Sister Cassie Robinson 16 Sister Biss Robinson 12 Self Pansy Robinson 7 Sister Mary Robinson 4 Sister |
The 1940 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Jacks Creek, Yancey County, NC. Biss is shown as a farmer. The household includes:
Biss Robinson 42 Father Farmer Georgia Robinson 34 Mother Parry Robinson 17 Sister Grace Robinson 15 Self J. B. Robinson 13 Brother Guey Robinson 11 Sister Fary Robinson 7 Sister Alice Robinson 4 Sister It also states that at the time Grace's highest education level completed was the 6th grade. |
Biss died on February 11, 1960 and is buried in the Holcombe Cemetery in Burnsville, Yancey County, NC.
Jasper C. 'Bud' Robinson
Father of Biss Robinson
G Grandfather of Stanley Honeycutt
Date of Birth: July 10, 1857
Date of Death: February 17, 1931
Parents: Gilbert Robinson & Phobe McCoury Robinson
Father of Biss Robinson
G Grandfather of Stanley Honeycutt
Date of Birth: July 10, 1857
Date of Death: February 17, 1931
Parents: Gilbert Robinson & Phobe McCoury Robinson
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Yancey County, NC with the Post Office of Ramseyville.
The household included: Gilbert Robinson 30 Father Farmer Phobey Robinson 27 Mother Mary Robinson 3 Sister Jasper Robinson 2 Self Gilbert is shown as a farmer who's personal estate value is of $100. |
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows him living in Jacks Creek, Yancey County, NC. He is still shown as farming and it states that his father was born in Missouri.
The household included: Jasper Robinson 60 Self Farmer Mary Robinson 13 Daughter Phoeba Robinson 86 Mother Jasper and his mother, Phoeba, are both shown as being widowed. |
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows that Jasper is still living in Jacks Creek, Yancey County, NC. His daughter, Mary, and her family are living with him and his son, Biss, is living next door.
The household included: Jasper Robinson 72 Self Farmer Emmory Laws 22 Son-In-Law Laborer Mary Laws 22 Daughter Vonna Laws 1.1 Granddaughter |
Gilbert / Gibson Robinson
Father of Jasper Robinson
GG Grandfather of Stanley Honeycutt
Date of Birth: abt 1833
Date of Death: 1862
Parents:
Spouse: Phoebe McCourry Robinson 2/2/1832 - 6/21/1926
Father of Jasper Robinson
GG Grandfather of Stanley Honeycutt
Date of Birth: abt 1833
Date of Death: 1862
Parents:
Spouse: Phoebe McCourry Robinson 2/2/1832 - 6/21/1926
Gilbert is also shown as Gibson on Phoebe's death certificate and Robinson is shown as Roberson at times.
At some point and for some unknown reason the name changes from Robertson to Robinson in different census records. A common cause was because the census takers often phonically spelled the names out since most residents could not read or write.
Gilbert was bound to Samuel Byrd in 1838 at the age of eight. In court records he is listed as a Roberson.
At some point and for some unknown reason the name changes from Robertson to Robinson in different census records. A common cause was because the census takers often phonically spelled the names out since most residents could not read or write.
Gilbert was bound to Samuel Byrd in 1838 at the age of eight. In court records he is listed as a Roberson.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows Gilbert living with Samuel and Mary Byrd in Yancey County, NC. Samuel was a Baptist minister from Virginia with a personal real estate value of $3,100. His wife, Mary, was born in North Carolina.
Gilbert is shown living in the household with them as a laborer. |
On page 88, article 82, in the book Toe River Valley Heritage, vol 1, Lloyd Bailey editor, relates this statement: |
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows the family living in Yancey County, NC with the Post Office of Ramseyville.
The household included: Gilbert Roberson 30 Father Farmer Phoebe Roberson 27 Mother Mary Roberson 3 Sister Jasper Roberson 2 Self Gilbert is shown as a farmer who's personal estate value is of $100. |
On July 26, 1861 at the age of 28, he enlisted as a Private in Yancey County, NC into Company G, North Carolina 29th Infantry Regiment. He mustered out on December 31, 1862 at Murfreesboro, TN, (A Roster), which was the 1st day of the Battle of Stones River.
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He died in 1862 and is buried in the Robinson / Laws Cemetery in Yancey County, NC w/ Phoebe.
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The National Registry of Sons of the American Revolution shows Malcolm McCurry, Sr. as a Jerseyman during the Revolutionary War. This Malcolm Sr. would be Stanley's 4G Grandfather. He is shown as the Quartermaster of Munson's Regimental New Jersey Troops. He was born in January 1742 in Isle If Isley, Highlands, Scotland. According to the US Passenger Immigration Lists, he arrived in New York in 1761. He died on August 29, 1869 in Yancey County, NC and is buried in the Tommie McCourry Cemetery in Burnsville, NC. |
Believe that Gilbert's parents may possibly be George Robertson and Hannah Smith Robertson.
George Robertson's father is Israel Robertson from Robertson County, NC.
George Robertson's father is Israel Robertson from Robertson County, NC.