West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-11-04
James w. Robinson

Oh oeptemDeT oV, 1910 the SAD news
was heralded throughout not only the
town OF Tunnelton, but Preston coun-
ty. that the spirit of James w. Robin
son had been summoned forth and
that naught but the earthly temple
Of that living spirit remained. II was,
indeed, sorrowful message that was
softly conveyed. Because uncle Jim
my, as he was Familiarity known, was
loved by all who enjoyed his ac-
quaintence. His was a disposition
and nature to be well liked And
this was strongly attested by the num-
Der of friends who journeyed from
distant points to give evidence of
their respect and esteem on the day
OF his burial.
James w. Robinson was born in the
valley of Virginia on June II, 1888
and died at the home of his son-in-law
George III. Kercheval on September
30, 1915. He was therefore, aged a
years, 3 months and thirteen days.
On February 81, 1861, he was united
in the holy bonds of matrimony to
Alice T. Strother, Virginia lady.
They came to Taylor county, this
state shortly after their marriage and
resided for some years at Knotsville.
Later they moved to Fellowsville and
lived the greater portion of their mar
ried life at that place About ten
years ago they disposed of their prop
| erty at Fellowsville and for a short
while lived at Tunnelton and then
later moved to Parsons. For the past
year or so the greater portion of their
time was spent visiting among their
children.
Several months ago the deceased
was visiting among the scenes OF his
boyhood down in Virginia and while
there sustained a severe fall that in
jured him, 1t is thought, internally
/ covered.
In his early life he learned the trade
OF tanner and this he pursued for
number of years. He conducted a
large tannery at Fellowsyille for
| years.
| He was member of the Independ-
ent Order of Odd Fellows and Knights
OF Pythias and the Methodist Episco-
pal church. To all of these organi-
cations he had belonged for nearly
half century-to be exact As years
He was a consistent and practical
member of them all. His was a broad
vision and deep sympathy and there
was not in his nature anything con-
tracted or narrow. He was kind
charitable and considerable
| The funeral was held at the M. f.
church on the Sunday following his
death. The services were conducted
by the Rev. A. ID. Craig, of Kingwood.
The panegyric pronounced by Rever-
end Craig was one of the most elo-
quent ever heard in Tunnelton. The
number who attended the services
more than taxed the capacity of the
| church.
special train was run on the West
Virginia Northern to convey the
cortege to Kingwood where interment
was made. l.. b. Hartman was the
undertaken in charge.
Uncle Jimmy was blessed with more
than the scriptual allotment of years
in life, he was also blessed with fifty
four years of happy companionship
with a devoted wife and to their un-
ion came the blessing of ten children,
as follows: Mrs Thos. Poulson, New
burg; George w. Robinson, King
| wood; Frank Robinson, Parsons; Mrs.
a. l.. Sidwell Fellowsville; Mrs. G.. L.
Wolfe and Mrs George r. Kercheval.
Tunnelton; Virgil b. Robinson, Bel
ington; Mrs. l.. T. Stafford, Terra AL
Ia; Mrs. Edgar Parsons, Parsons, and
Mrs. T.. r.. Watson, Albright. The
death OF the husband and father Is
the first to occur in this family, a
remarkable fact. The bereaved wife
and children have the unstinted sym
pathy OF friends from all quarters i'm
the fond hope that uncle Jimmy is
now enjoying that bliss which is in
comparable and unending. He has
simply gone before to prepare the
way.