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- David Kellog (David2, Philip1) son of David Roblin and Mary Rowe, was born 1829 in either Sidney or Thurlow Twp. About 1850, David married Hannah E. _____ b. 1826.
*note - David has been placed in the family of David Roblin and Mary Rowe based on an inheritance of property. Dec 10, 1867, Lot 34, Con 5 in Sidney Twp, was transferred on authority of a Will, to Frank and Earl Roblin, sons of David Kellog Roblin.
In 1851 David and Hannah lived in Thurlow Twp. By 1861 they were living in Belleville and David worked as a brewer. In 1862 the family immigrated to Ackley, Iowa. David was one of the oldest settlers of Ackley. "Roblin's Corner" was a familiar landmark in the town of Ackley up to the time of the erection of the Hotel Ackley, that occupied that particular spot.
David died March 20, 1876.
Hannah lived with son James and daughter Naomi, in Etna, Hardin Co. Iowa in 1880. She later moved with James to Downers Grove, a suburb of Chicago, Ill. where she died December 1899.
In 1900 James and sister, Naomi, were living in Downers Grove, Ill.
David, Hannah, James and Naomi are all buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Ackley, Hardin Co. Iowa.
Census: 1851 Ontario Census - Thurlow Twp: David 23, farmer, methodist, living with Hannah E. 26, and James E. 1.
1861 Ontario Census - Belleville: D.W. 32, brewer, living with Hannah 36, James 10, Frank 7 and E.B. 5.
1880 Iowa Census - Etna, Hardin Co: Hannah C. 54, b. Canada, living with James E. 29, b. Canada, and Naomi 18, b. Canada.
Obituaries
The Ackley World - Mar 24, 1876 On Monday, March 20th, of ulceration of the stomach, D.K. Roblin, aged 47 years. Mr. R. was one of the oldest settlers in this place, and when he first came here was unable to procure any place to live in, and "camped out" until he could build a house. He leaves a large family, to mourn the loss of a kind father and husband.
The Ackley World - December 13, 1899 Mrs Roblin, an Old-Time Resident Passes to the Great Beyond Mrs. J. Roblin will be remembered by the greater number of our people - the older residents of the town - she having been a resident of the city some fifteen years ago. At that time she removed from the city and took up an abode with her son, James, who is a resident of Downer's Grove - a suburb of Chicago. she died last week and Saturday the remains were conveyed from her late home to this city: a party of old-time acquaintances were at the depot in wiating and interment was amde in Ackley cemetery, beside those of her husband who died a number of years since. "Roblin's Corner" was a familiar landmark in the town up to the time of the erection of the Hotel Ackley; a building owned by the deceased, occupying that particular spot. Mrs. Roblin was the mother of four children, long since grown to man's estate; James lives at Downer's Grove, Illinois; Earl resides at Clarion, Iowa; Frank and Naomi reside near Spirit Lake, Iowa. They were all present at the funeral which was conducted by Rev. Wolcott.
Ackley World Journal - Feb. 16, 1922 James Roblin Died at Waterloo/Early-Day Resident of Ackley - Buried Here. James E. Roblin, for several years a resident of Ackley, died at Waterloo, Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Four weeks ago, at the time of the joint installation of Masonic and Eastern Star officers, and the subsequent banquet, Mr. Roblin was present and , as a one-time Whorshipful Master of Fountain lodge A. F. & A. M., he was one of the number who was presented with honorary past Masters' badges. Stricken Very Suddenly Although not well enough to take to his bed, Mr. Roblin gave up his work in the treasurer's office (he had been employed there during the past two years) two weeks ago, hoping a rest would restore him to his wonted vigor. He was able to be about the huse each day and yesterday visited with friends. He was stricken from the fatal attack only a few minutes before he died. Mr. Roblin was born Jan 30, 1851, at Belleville, province of Ontario, Canada. When he was 11 years of age his parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Roblin, moved to Ackley IA. That was in 1862 when the town was new, and Hardin county was only sparsely settled. James learned the plasterer's and mason's trade, but did not follow it long. When only a young man he became associated with the American Express company. For several years he was clerk in the office in Waterloo, then in charge of Mr. Button. In the Days of Gold Fever His first experience as messenger was on the Illinois Central railroad, between Chicago and Sioux City. His work as messenger between Missouri Valley, IA., and Deadwood, S.D., at the time the gold fever was at its height in the Black Hills, yielded some interesting experiences. He and the other trainmen were heavily armed to repel any attack by robbers to seize the stores of gold, which were transported on nearly every trip. Mr. Roblin frequently spoke of the picturesque appearance of the people and the scenes about Deadwood in the days when life was held of little worth by bandits of the James and Younger brothers type. Robberies were common and murders frequent. Wa Veteran Master Mason Mr. Roblin was for 50 years a Master Mason. He was the oldest master of the lodge at Ackley. He was among the 10 oldest of the commandery Knights Templar at Waterloo, who conducted a ritualistic service at O'Keefe & Tonnes" undertaking rooms. The remains are to be brought to Ackley, Thursday morning, to be buried here. The funeral service is to be under direction of Fountain lodge A. F. & A.M. Deceased was 71 years of age.
Ackley World Journal - March 11, 1926 Naomi Roblin Stricken on Street - Was a Former Resident of Ackley Early Tuesday morning, friends in Ackley received a telephone message from Waterloo, making an inquiry as to the possible relatives of Miss Nona Roblin, who was stricken by death very suddenly while walking along one of the streets in that city that morning. Miss Roblin was a sister of Mr. Roblin whose remains were interred in Ackley cemetery a few months ago, having died at Waterloo. The Roblin family were for many years residents of Ackley, the senior Roblin having been engaged int he mercantile business here. The deceased is the last surviving member of the family. The early girlhood days of the deceased were spent here and she is well remembered by many old friends of the family. Her age was about 60 years. The remains of Miss Roblin were brought to Ackley for interment, this (Thursday) forenoon. Rev. charles W. Baxter, pastor of St. Mark's Episcopla church, Waterloo, was here and conducted funeral services; some relatives and close friends were also in the city. Miss Roblin, born in Canada, in 1862, lived in Ackley with her parents but during the past sixteen years had lived in Waterloo. [4]
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1829 - 1876 (47 years)
