. History of Ingham and Eaton counties, Michigan . MES. WM. P. ROBBINS. WM. P. ROBBINS. WM. P. ROBBINS. William P. Robbins was born in Stillwater, Sara-toga Co., N. Y., July 6, 1817. His mother, whosemaiden name was Pattison, was born in the historictown of Stillwater. His father, Stephen Robbins,was a native of Connecticut, and died when Williamwas but six years of age. Little is known of theearly history of the family. His maternal grand-father, Thomas Pattison, was an officer in the Revo-lutionary army, and served with distinction. Atthe close of the war he settled in Saratoga County,where
. History of Ingham and Eaton counties, Michigan . MES. WM. P. ROBBINS. WM. P. ROBBINS. WM. P. ROBBINS. William P. Robbins was born in Stillwater, Sara-toga Co., N. Y., July 6, 1817. His mother, whosemaiden name was Pattison, was born in the historictown of Stillwater. His father, Stephen Robbins,was a native of Connecticut, and died when Williamwas but six years of age. Little is known of theearly history of the family. His maternal grand-father, Thomas Pattison, was an officer in the Revo-lutionary army, and served with distinction. Atthe close of the war he settled in Saratoga County,where he married a cultured lady, a descendant ofLord Ashton. Stephen Robbins was a farmer, industrious andfrugal, and of unblemished reputation. He died in1823, leaving a wife and four children in destitutecircumstances. After his death the mother and herchildren lived with her mother and brother untilthe brothers death, which occurred wiien Williamwas fourteen years of age; but notwithstanding hisyouth he assumed the management of his unclesfarm, whi
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