John ROBB, SR.

                   enlisted on Dec 11, 1778, Lancaster County Militia.


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Ordinance Record	FamilySearch International Genealogical Index v5.0	  North America
John Robb		Male
	Birth: 1763 	, , Pennsylvania
   LDS Ordinances:		Sealing to Parents: 28 APR 1999 	MTIMP	 Father: John Robb /
   Marriages:Spouse: Jerusha Craft
	Marriage: 	1786


Ancestral file:
	John ROBB
	Born: 	1735		Place: 	Drumore Twp., Lancaster Co., Pa
Wife's Name
	Margaret CRAWFORD
	Born: 	Abt. 1728		Place: 	
Children
1. 	Sex 	Name
	M 	John ROBB
	Born: 	Abt. 1750 		Place: 	
                  

                   ALSO:   James Robb International Genealogical Index Gender: Male Birth: 21 JUN 1761 Of, , Allegheny, Pennsylvania

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Will Index, Books 1-3: Allegheny Co, PA
Robb, N. John 188

1860 census   1860 federal census for North Fayette Twp, Allegheny Co, PA (2 of 2)
26       24     196    196   Mark               Robb               52   M         Farmer                6400       1000                 Do
    26       25                  Jane               "                  42   F                                                               Do
    26       26                  John               "                  21   M         Com. School Teacher              Do
    26       27                  Andrew D           "                  19   M         Farm Laborer                        Do
   26       28                  Joseph             "                  16   M         Farm Laborer                           Do
    26       29                  James M C          "                  13   M                                                         Do                     /
    26       30                  Mary A             "                  18   F                                                               Do
    26       31                  John               "                  5/12 M                                                               Do
    26       32                  Jane               "                  94   F                                                               Do
    26       33                  Elizabeth          "                  62   F                                                               Do
    26       34     197    197   Mary               Robb               67   F         Farmer                2920       1000                 Do
    26       35                  George K           "                  30   M                                                               Do
    26       36                  Mary               "                  24   F                                                               Do


Joseph W. Robb, p. 558
JOSEPH W. ROBB. Among those undaunted pioneers who braved the hardships and dangers of frontier life to make a home in Washington county, Joseph Robb (grandfather of the present family) and his wife deserve an honored place. Joseph Robb was born and reared in Chester county, Penn., and was married to a native of the same State. Soon after their union the couple came to Washington county, in 1790, purchasing of the government and moving upon a tract consisting of 400 acres, known as the "Omi tract". A log cabin was soon erected and improvements energetically begun by the stout-hearted young settler, who often carried salt over the mountains on horseback. Time passed on, and as the rude uncultivated land was transformed into fields of moving grain, the little home took on an air of comfort and civilization. Children as follows were born to these pioneers: Ebenezer, William, and John, and as the parents grew weary with the weight of years, strong young arms and brave young hearts lifted the burdens from their shoulders. Joseph Robb was a member and elder of the Associated Reformed Church, and in politics voted with the whig party. He died April 14, 1847, and was buried by the side of his wife in the cemetery of Robinson's Run church. Ebenezer Robb, the eldest son of Joseph, was born July 9, 1803, and was reared and educated on the home farm. On January 26, 1836, he was united in marriage with Eliza Wallace, who was born near Pigeon creek, daughter of Robert Wallace. The young people made a permanent home in Robinson township, this county, where he followed farming and stock raising. Five children were born to their union, namely: William and Joseph (both now deceased); Robert (a prominent businessman in Allegheny City, and is an elder in the Westminster Church of that place)); Joseph W. and Mary E. (wife of Joseph Reynolds). The father of this family was formerly a member of the Associate Reformed Church of Robinson's Run, and afterwards joined the United Presbyterian Church at McDonald, serving as an elder in both Societies. In politics he was originally a Whig, afterward a Republican. He took an active interest in educational matters, and served as justice of the peace two terms. Mr. Robb died in August, 1884, having been preceded to the grave by his wife in 1877, and their remains rest in the cemetery at Robinson's run.  Joseph W. Robb was born May 18, 1851, on the old homestead in Robinson township. His elementary education was received at the common schools of the neighborhood, and he afterward became a student in the Allegheny City Academy. On November 27, 1879, Mr. Robb married Rachel Lindsey, a daughter of William Lindsey, who was born in 1811, in Mt. Pleasant township, this county, where his earlier years were passed. He was married to Ann Van Eman, a resident of this county, and the young people remained in Mt. Pleasant township till 1876, the following children being born to their union: Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Van Eman, Anna, Rebecca, Marguerita, Irene, Robert, and Rachel (Mrs. Robb). Mr. Lindsey was an extensive sealer in stock, and in politics voted with the republican party. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He died in 1883; his widow is yet living with her children.  Joseph and Rachel (Lindsey) Robb settled on the paternal homestead, where their children have been born as follows: Edmund E., born August 31, 1881; Anna Ethel, born September 2, 1883, died January 7, 1885; Mary Margretta, born August 9, 1886; Laura Ellen, born October 24, 1888, and Joseph Lloyd, born December 19, 1892. Mr. Robb is an active republican, has served his township in various capacities, and has now entered upon his second term as school director. He and his family are members of the United Presbyterian Church at McDonald, in which he is an elder.
Text taken from page 558 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).


A Duplicate of the State Taxes for the Year 1786
Robb, John Robb, John Robb, William


Washington County Rangers on the Frontiers  1778-1783Source: PA Archives, Third Series, Vol. XXIII, Pages 198-220
Wm. Robb




Boyd Crumrine, "History of Washington County, Pennsylvania with Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men" (Philadelphia: L. H. Leverts & Co., 1882).
Robinson Twp. (pp. 900-910)

This township is the eleventh in the original thirteen township formed by the trustees appointed under the act erecting the county of Washington. It began its legal existence on the 15th of July, 1781.
From the erection of the township in 1781 is was an independent and separate district till May 4, 1803, when it became part (with Smith township) of District No. 4, and so continued until 1838, when it again became a separate and independent district. The names of justices of the peace having jurisdiction in Robinson during the time it was a part of District No. 4 (1803 to 1838) will be found in the list for Smith township. The names of the justices prior to 1803 and after 1838 are give, viz.:   Robert McBirney, Aug, 14,1846

James McBirney and his son John, natives of Ireland, emigrated to this country at the close of the Revolution, and settled east of the mountains. It was not until 1814 they came to this county, and on the 15th of February of that year James purchased one hundred and forty-three acres of land of William McClain. James McBirney sold this place to his son John, who lived and died upon the place. He had three sons,-James, John, and Robert. James resided on the homestead, and left it to his son, John R. McBirney, who still owns it. A part of the Robbins Block Coal Company's works are on his lands. John now lives in Hickory. Robert lived on the tract, "Blackberry Plains," his grandfather, James McBirney bought later (and where he passed the remainder of his days). It is now owned by Mrs. Robert McBirney, and occupied by William Dixon, a son-in-law.
Pittsburgh and Walnut Hill Coal Company. - In 1869, E. A. Wheeler, of Sharon, Pa., and Rapalye & Gulick, of New York, purchased six hundred acres of the Johnston, Elder, and McBirney tracts.
Village of Candor.-The land on which this village is located was part of a tract taken up by Col. Samuel Beelor on a Virginia certificate in 1780, he having settled there in 1774. The cause of the settlement of people at this place was that the Raccoon Church was located here. But few habitations were erected here before 1817. At that time the Rev. Moses Allen became the pastor of the church, and it was by him the village was begun. His son, Watson Allen, started the first store. It is related of him that while buying goods in Philadelphia he was asked the address to sent them to. After a little thought he replied "Candor, Washing Co." The goods were sent, and the name became generally adopted. A post-office was established, and the following have been postmasters:  ...Benjamin Kelso, ...

Robbins Block Coal Company. - In 1873, T. Burr Robbins purchased two hundred acres of the Jacob George and Cochran farms, and that portion of the John McBirney farm lying south of the railroad.  Operations commenced in 1874, and a main entry opened in 1875 that extends at present (1881) about one-third of a mile southerly. Five side drifts extend east and five west. In 1881, Mr. Robbins purchased two hundred acres of coal right from the Kelso farm.



Oath of Allegiance
Cross Creek, 11 Sep. 1794 - presence of William Rea, Aaron Lyle, Thomas Patterson, Commissioners.
Samuel Robb, Robert Robb,  John Robb, John Robb,
Sources Alfred Creigh, HISTORY OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, B. Singerly, Harrisburg PA, 1871

Early Marriage RecordsWashington Co. 1810-1839
598. Samuel Robb & Mary Meetkirke. 10-14-1813. Geo. Kuntz

Early Marriage Records from the Washington Reporter
82. Oct. 18, 1813, Mr. Robb to Mary Meetkirke.

207. Nov 3, 1818Elijah DAY to Eliza ROBBBy Rev Munrow at Waynesburg


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1850 census:  Robb, James Year: 1850 County: Washington Township: Robinson Twp State: Pennsylvania Roll: M432_833 Page: 22 Image: 48
James Robb, 40, male, farmer, Pennsylvania
   Elizabeth       , 23?, female, Penn
   Margaret       , 2, female, Penn

1850 continued...
74,Ebenezer Robb, 40, male, farmer, Pa
Elizabeth           , 34, female, Pa
Robert              , 9, male, Pa
Joseph             , 1, male, Pa
William S. Brown, 14, male, Pa
75, James Robb, 50, male, farmerPa
Ellenor          , 35, female, Pa
Elizabeth       , 12, female, Pa
Margaret        , 10, female, Pa
James            , 8, male, Pa
William           , 6, male, Pa
George           , 1, male, Pa
Sarah Smith, 24, female, Pa
Isaac Parkison, 25, male, farmer, Pa


Twenty-second Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment
The information for this particular regiment has come from two sources. Thanks to Karen Souhrada  for helping to combine information from both of them. The first source is:
Crumrine, Boyd, "History of Washington County, Pennsylvania with Biographical Sketches" (Philadelphia: L. H. Everts & Co., 1882), pp 355-362 in a section entitled "War of the Rebellion".
The second source is:
Ferrar, Samuel Clarke, "The Twenty-Second Pennsylvania Cavalry--- and the Ringgold Battalion 1861-1865"; published 1911, under the auspices of the Twenty-Second Pennsylvania Ringgold Cavalry Association. Regimental rosters found on page 468-531.
George W. Robb, discharged by General Order June 2, 1865