Biographical Sketch of

Edwin Robinson

Transcribed by Sandra Boudrou for the Marquette Co WI Pages


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 762 


Edwin W. Robinson, one of the loyal soldiers of the late war, who is now devoting his energies to agricultural 
pursuits, was born in Salem, Me., July 1, 1842, and is a son of Sullivan and Mary Robinson, whose sketch appears 
elsewhere.  He acquired his education in the common schools of his native State and Green Lake County, supplemented 
by a partial course in Lawrence University, of Appleton, Wis.  He would probably have completed the curriculum of 
that institution had not events so shaped themselves that his duty called him elsewhere.  The Civil War broke out 
and laying aside his text books he donned the blue and became a member of Company C of the 32d Wisconsin Regiment.  
He was mustered into service at Oshkosh, where he remained one month, when with the command he was ordered to Memphis, 
Tenn.  He participated in the following engagements:  Tallahatchie, on the 3d of December, 1862; Holly Springs, Miss., 
Dec. 16, 1862; Parker Cross roads, Tenn., in 1863; Collinsville, Nov. 8, 1863; LaFayette, Tenn., Dec. 27, 1863; Moscow, 
Tenn., Dec. 4, 1863; Marion Station, Feb. 9, 1864; Paducah, Ky., March 25, 1864; Decatur, Mo., April 30, 1864; Courtland, 
Ala., July 26, 1864; siege of Atlanta in August, 1864; and all the engagements under Sherman, including the siege of 
Savannah, South Edista, Orangeburg, Columbus, S. C., Fayetteville, Bentonville, Raleigh, N. C., and others.  His term 
of service lasted three years, and at the close of the war he was mustered out.
 
Returning to Green Lake County, Mr. Robinson has since made his home in the town of Mackford, of which he is one of the 
enterprising and progressive farmers.  He was married on the 8th of May, 1867, the lady of his choice being Miss Jennie 
A. Hare, daughter of William Hare, a native of England.  Their union has been blessed with five children and the family 
circle remains unbroken:  Sullivan C., the eldest, was born June 18, 1868; William F. was born March 24, 1870; Fred A. 
was born June 5, 1872; Earl P. was born Oct. 9, 1882; and Kate, the only daughter, was born on the 1st of June, 1885.
 
The fine farm of Mr. Robinson comprises 310 acres of land, valued at from $45 to $50 per acre, and is all under a high 
state of cultivation.  He has made many fine improvements and has a pleasant home.  Socially, he is a member of Ben 
Sheldon Post, G. A. R., of Brandon, and politically he is a Republican.  He feels an interest in the successful welfare 
of his party, but has never sought or desired the honors or emoluments of public office.  He and his wife are members 
of the Methodist Church and are ranked among the best citizens of the community.






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