Obituary of Jessie Charles Robinson born 14 April 1836 in Athens, Ohio and died 19 April 1927 in Minnesota.
The following sketch of the life of the late Rev. J.C. Robinson, who died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. V. Putton. in. Robbinsdale, Minn. and whose death was announced In this paper, was written by the deceased, and is as follows:

"l was born in Morrison County,Ohio. April 14, 1836. I moved with my parents to Athens County, Ohio, in 1838. My father died in 1839, leaving my mother with seven children. The oldest was 13 years old, and the youngest was 12 months. I knew the pinch of poverty and what it was to do without many of the necessities of life, and knew little of the comforts of life. My mother cared for all of us and instilled into our minds the principles of honesty and Christianity. I was converted April 10, 1851 and baptized the same month, and united with the church. I soon felt that God was calling me to the work of the ministry, and tried to fit myself for that work, but after a time I found it impossible to continue my studies on account of failing health.

"I engaged in teaching for some time and read as I could. I made my first attempt in public, May 5, 1855. On October 7, 1858, I was married to Miss Lucy Ackley, with whom I lived for over 57 years, and much of the success in my life was due to her helpfulness and consistent Christian life. I was ordained in 1862. In 1864,I was in the army for a time. In the fall of 1866, we moved to Minnesota, where I spent 13 and a half years. We did pioneer work and enjoyed many very precious revivals. In some communities nearly everybody professed Christ. There we knew the privations of the pioneers and felt the sting of poverty. I have held pastorates in Minnesota, Illinois, Winconsin, Michigan and Ohio. It has been my privilege to enjoy many seasons of grace and witness many conversions.

"My wife passed to her reward, December 28, 1915, and since then I have passed many lonely days, but I hope soon to meet her in that world of life and light, where we shall part no more."

Mr. Robinson endeared himself to a large circle of friends. He was not afraid to stand up for the right at all times, and his courageous disposition had much to do with his success in the ministry. He was the possessor of a pleasing personality. He was good conversationalist, being well informed on the subjects of the day. Hie was a member of the Odd Fellows' lodge.

Mr. Robinson has held pastorates in many churches of this vicinity, and has, at different times, suppllied in, the pulpit of the First Baptist church here. It was through his labor and efforts that the church at North Bethel was constructed several years.! ago. Some time after, its. construction the edifice was entirely blown away by a cyclone. Mr. I Robinson was by profession; Free Will Baptist.

Mr. Robinson is survived by three daughters and two sons. They are: Mrs. W.C. Bailey, of this city, at whose home he has resided since the death of his wife; Mrs. Dutton of Robbinsdale, Minn.; Mrs. F.L. Estabrook, of Athens, Pa.; J.P. Robinson and W.O. Robinson, an insurance man of New York City.

Provided by Nancy O'Brien

Updated: June 12, 1999
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