John ROBSON

                   Date and place of birth as listed on tombstone, Oak Grove Cemetery. Review of parish records, Durham, England, do not disclose a "John Robson" with this date of birth. Closest listing is April 10, 1802 with baptism date of May 30, 1802. Neil Richardson, Durham genealogist, list 99% cetainty that this is the one and the same John Robson, based on closeness of date, and vicinity of birth and baptism to the location of Parish of Wolsingham, where his children were born.
Grave is located in Oak Grove Cemetary, Ohio Hwy 677, Zaleski, OH. Buried in same plot as, or adjacent plot to, Jane Robson, wife of Charles Minister. Relation to Jane Robson is assumed. Tombstone lists Durham, England as place of birth.
Listed on 1860 U.S. Census for Zaleski, Madison Township, Vinton County, OH. Gives occupation as "Farmer."
Listed on 1880 U.S. Census for Zaleski, Madison Township, Vinton County, OH. Gives no occupation, lists sick/old age.
Children are from list on 1860 Census, plus Jane Robson Minister. 1860 Census also listes child, William Robson, age 4, presumed to be grandson, but no other information at present.