. Centennial proceedings and historical incidents of the early settlers of Northfield, Vt. : with biographical sketches of prominent business men who have been and are now residents of the town . er him. He settled on theEast Hill, a little way back of the poor farm, where thefirst town meeting was held. This occurred March 25,1794, and frequently after the meetings were held at hishouse. Mr. Robinson was a very good physician, and was thefirst one that practiced in town. He was the first TownClerk, and held that office until he died, from 1794 to1813. He was frequently elected to other office
. Centennial proceedings and historical incidents of the early settlers of Northfield, Vt. : with biographical sketches of prominent business men who have been and are now residents of the town . er him. He settled on theEast Hill, a little way back of the poor farm, where thefirst town meeting was held. This occurred March 25,1794, and frequently after the meetings were held at hishouse. Mr. Robinson was a very good physician, and was thefirst one that practiced in town. He was the first TownClerk, and held that office until he died, from 1794 to1813. He was frequently elected to other offices, andwas decidedly popular with the people. Mr. Robinson married Lucy Cushman, and they hadeight children: Lydia, b 1784; Peggy, b 1786; Betsey, b 1789; Na-thaniel, b 1791; Lucy, b 1794 ; Philetus, b 1797 ; Wel-tha, b 1800; Adaline, b 1802. All born in Northfield, except Lydia and Peggy, whowere born in Westminster. Mr. Robinson died in 1813, with the measles. PHILETUS ROBINSON, Son of Doctor Nathaniel, married Betsey Reed, of Wil-liamstown, and three of their children are recorded inthe Town Records: Fanny, b 1816; Sally M., b 1818 ; Nathaniel, b 1820. All born in Northfield. 7-. • GEORGE ROBINSON. 77 DAVID ROBINSON, Esq., Son ofColonel Ezekiel KnMnson, was lioni in NDrtlilifMin ITiU). Ho was ideiitiliLMJ with the early history olNOrthlieUi, and i)arto(tk of the zeal of its lirst settlers,lie was a man of industry and sterling intej^rity. llisenterprise led him to en^a^e in the lirst mannfaeturin^interests of the Falls ^^e. with James (Jould, WalterLittle, and David Fleteher, about 1835. They madewoolen goods. Mr. Robinson Itcfi-inning life as a farmer, with compira-tivLly nothinj^, his industry and eeduomy secured tor himsuecess, and at his death, aged forty-two years, was inimiejiendent circumstances. Mr. Robinson married Sarah Denny, ol Xorthlieid, in1 ^20, and they had ten children: George, b 1821 ; Mary, b 1823; Ezekiel, b 182),-Charles, b 1827; John, b 1829
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