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JAMES ROBINSON
[Welland Tribune, 10 April 1906]
James Robinson, who suffered a severe stroke of cerebral apoplexy a week ago, passed away at his home on Lundy’s Lane on Friday afternoon, 6th inst. Deceased was born in Wainfleet township 75 years ago and removed to a farm near Thorold, at the corner of the Stamford-Thorold line and the stone road, about 30 years ago. Ten years ago, he sold his Thorold township property and purchased the George Green farm in Stamford township, three miles west of the city. He moved to Lundy’s Lane a couple of years ago, but retained the farm till about a month ago, when it was sold. Mr. Robinson was married twice, his second wife surviving him. By the first wife he had three children of whom one son, ex-alderman V.H. Robinson of Niagara Falls, is, the only survivor. The two daughters, Mrs Albert Goring (Elizabeth) and Mrs. Williams (Clara) died some years ago. His descendants include several great grandchildren. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon to Fairview cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Swayze of Welland, assisted by Rev. Mr. Sneyd of Niagara Falls.
Mr. Robinson was a member of the Disciples church and in politics a lifelong Liberal. He was highly respected as demonstrated by the very large attendance at the funeral.
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