I have information to share in exchange for information on the Robbins family that migrated from Randolph County, N.C. and settled near Colmar Ridge in Bell County, KY. Alexander Robbins married Levisa Purcifull in 1853. I am a direct descendant of their line. Also looking for any information about John L. Lewis of Bell County and Polly Sizemore Lewis (his wife). Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Nancy

Gail,
Thank you for responding to my query on the Robbins line. My gr-grgrandfather was Alexander Robbins who married Levisa Purcifull in Harlan County in the year of 1853 according to the census of 1870 Census of Bell County. Is his name William Alexander? Also, is her name Mary Levisa or Levisa Mary or just plain Levisa? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I have some information and will be happy to share what I have with you. You are welcome to e-mail me. Thank you so much! Nancy J. Corbin

I have extensive info on the Robbins and Pursifulls. Will help you if I can.

Nancy,
Thought I would also post a response here for others to see and maybe help us with our John Alexander Robbins. My John Alexander was born abt. 1838, died abt. 1910 and was married to Mary Margaret "PoP" Pursifull. Levicy or Vicy or Vincy Pursifull was married to John Alexander Robbins (although I've seen her listed as being married to a William Alexander Robbins) Both were listed as being born abt. 1836 and died 1906. Does anyone else have more info on these two Robbins? We need your help!! Thanks.
Gail

Jimmie,
I gave you the wrong John Alexander Robbins (b. 1836, d. 1906)for my gg-grandfather. There were two of them and I gave you the one married to Levicy Pursifull. He was the one called "Shot Alex". My John Alexander was called "John Alex" and he was born Abt. 1838 (not 1836) in Buncombe Co., NC. He came to Bell Co., in 1836 and set up residence near his brother, James. He died Abt. 1910 in Bell Co.

Thomas Wesley and wife, Martha (Wilson)Robbins had a daughter, my grandmother, Margaret Ellen Robbins, b. May 15, 1892, d. July 15, 1985, m. Lloyd Thompson Sept. 20, 1906. Their daughter, Evelyn Thompson, b. Jan. 26, 1923, d. Jan 2, 1990, m. Finley Wilson Nov. 17, 1941. Finley and Evelyn are my parents.

Jimmie,
My ggg-grandfather, Lemuel Robbins, b. Abt. 1808, d. Abt. 1878, m. Kizzar, Dec. 15, 1827. I was told that Kizzar was full-blooded Cherokee. How do I verify that?

My gg-grandfather, John Alexander Robbins, (son of Lemuel and Kizzar) was born Abt. 1836, d. Abt 1906, m. Mary Margaret Pursifull March 7, 1854. Called "Shot Alex" and fought in the Civil War.

Their son and my great-grandfather, Thomas Wesley Robbins, b.Jan. 30, 1855 in Knox Co., KY, d. March 15, 1936, m. Martha Wilson, Abt. 1880

My gggg grandfather, John ROBBINS, b; 1720 in (possible in Orange Cty., VA. they came from that area and from Clouester Cty., VA?), died 1791 in Mulberry Crk., Wilkes Cty., NC. He was married to Margaret (?). They had five children; Thomas, William, Reuben, John Jr., Lucy.

My ggg grandfather was Reuben ROBBINS, b: 1754, in Wilkes Cty., NC., died 1833 in Wilkes Cty., NC. He was married to Jane TURNER, b: 1760. They had eight children; John, Thomas, William, Peggy, Sally, Nancy, Francis, Rachael.

My gg grandfather was William ROBBINS, b: 1800, in Wilkes Cty., NC., died (?). He was married to Nancy JAMES, b: 1804 in NC. They had seven children; Sarah, Thomas, William Berry, Jane, Elizabeth, Fanny, Margarett.

My g grandfather was William Berry ROBINS, b: 1835 in Savannah, Hardin Cty., TN. Married to Elizabeth (?) ASBURY, b: 1841 in TN. They had eleven children; John C., Joe Lewis, Levi Melvin, Alex Alfred, Wiley Franklin, Prince A., Charlie, Alice Columbia, Ida, Mary Elizabeth, Florence.

My grandfather was Levi Melvin ROBINS, b: 11 May, 1864 in Savanah, Hardin Cty., TN., died 1946 in Ada, Pontoctoc Cty., OK. He was married to Harriet Bradley DOWELL, b: 25 Nov, 1869 in Tn., died 11 Oct, 1949 in Ada, Pontotoc Cty., OK. They had nine children; Robert Chalmer, Lydia Anne, Jennie Maybell, Perley Hester, William Franklin, Argie Mamie, Minnie Lee, Horace Greely, Prentis Melvin.

My father was Prentis Melvin ROBINS.

Go to our webpage; Civil War Homepage and follow the links to the Family Tree Maker page.

Jimmie,
Have tried several times to go to your Civil War Hompage and get the message, "Server in busy, or down"
Gail

Hi,
Here is some information on Matilda Green who married Ulysses Robbins.

Hiram Bingham GREEN, born abt 1839 in Indiana; died 1905/10, son of Fielding GREEN and Easter (---). He married Mary Ann HARRIS, born 1847/48; died in Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky.

Notes for Hiram Bingham GREEN

Hiram was born out of wedlock to Easter and Elisha Bingham. Easter then married Fielding Green, a widower with two young daughters. Hiram assumed the Green surname.


BIRTH: Date from 1860 Harlan Co cenus - age given as 21.

Children of Hiram Bingham GREEN and Mary Ann HARRIS were as follows:
+ 2 i Matilda J. GREEN, born Mar 1864; died 15 Jan 1955 in Bell County, Kentucky; buried in Hurst Cem, Bell County, Kentucky. She married Ulysses G. ROBBINS.

3 ii Catherine GREEN, born 1865.

4 iii John GREEN, born 9 Oct 1866 in , Bell County, Kentucky; died May 1960 in , Bell County, Kentucky. He married (1) Sarah Sally (---); (2) on 7 May 1914 Mary CAWOOD, died aft May 1960.

DEATH: Cannon Creek:

John Green Sr. John Green was born in Bell Co. KY., October 9, 1866. He was the son of the late Harm and Mary Ann Green. He was married to Mary Louise Cawood march 7, 1914. He united with the Cannon Creek Primitive Baptist Church august 3, 1911. He was a devoted husband and a loving father. He was a member of the church for 49 years, and grew stronger in the faith until God saw cause to call him from this earth May 1, 1960, making his stay on earth 93 years and 7 months. He was a peace loving man in his home, and community. he leaves to mourn his passing, his companion, 7 sons, and 3 daughters. a large number of relatives, the church, the community, and a host of friends. We feel that he is only sleeping waiting the resurrection when he will be raise and fashioned like the glorious body of the Savior and be taken to dwell with Him forever.
+ 5 iv Esther GREEN, born 18 Dec 1867; died 5 Jan 1940 in Bell County, Kentucky. She married James Andrew HURST.
+ 6 v Nancy Virginia GREEN, born Oct 1869; died 10 Jun 1936. She married (1) Elias WRIGHT; (2) James Andrew HURST.
+ 7 vi James Henry GREEN, born Sep 1871; died in Bell County, Kentucky. He married Martha Emily MIRACLE.

8 vii Thomas J. GREEN, born 29 Apr 1874.
+ 9 viii Deborah GREEN, born 3 Sep 1878 in Bell County, Kentucky. She married Robert ROBBINS.
+ 10 ix Charles GREEN, born 1880. He married Sarah Ann HOSKINS.
+ 11 x Laura Bell GREEN, born 6 Jan 1886; died 29 Oct 1948. She married William Elijah WILSON.
+ 12 xi Ellen GREEN, born 1887. She married A CORNETT.

13 xii Rachel GREEN, born 1 Mar 1890; died May 1972. She married on 21 Mar 1905 John RISNER, born 1876.
+ 14 xiii Rufus GREEN, born 13 Apr 1892 in , Bell County, Kentucky; died 28 Feb 1972 in , Bell County, Kentucky. He married Pearlie WILDER.

Generation 2

2. Matilda J. GREEN (Hiram Bingham1), born Mar 1864; died 15 Jan 1955 in Bell County, Kentucky; buried in Hurst Cem, Bell County, Kentucky. She married on 23 Jul 1889 Ulysses G. ROBBINS, born Jul 1868 in , Bell County, Kentucky; died 11 Nov 1953 in , Bell County, Kentucky, son of James M. ROBBINS and Sarah C. MIRACLE.

Children of Matilda J. GREEN and Ulysses G. ROBBINS were as follows:

15 i Hiram ROBBINS.

16 ii Otto ROBBINS.

17 iii Arthur ROBBINS.

18 iv Effie ROBBINS.

19 v Laura Ellen ROBBINS, born 10 Jan 1901; died 11 Aug 1997.

20 vi Rice J. ROBBINS, born 7 Sep 1907; died 1 Aug 1991.

Hope this is helpful,
David

Looking for Matilda Green, married to Ulysses Robbins. Both are buried, Bell County, Pineville. This information is for completion of family tree search. Thank you