ROBINSON, GEORGE W (1827 - 1920)

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Santa Cruz Evening News (September 2, 1920)

Death Calls Aged Citizen

Venerable George W. Robinson passed away last evening at his home on Riverside Ave. where he has been residing for many years past. Mr. Robinson was almost 93 years old when death summoned him. The deceased was a native of Maine. The remains are at Wessendorf and Son on Church St. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 PM.

Santa Cruz Sentinel (September 3, 1920)

DIED: ROBINSON- In Santa Cruz, Sept 1, George W. Robinson, a native of Maine, aged 92 years 11 months and 13 days.

The funeral of deceased will take place from the undertaking parlors of Wessendorf and Son this Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend.

Santa Cruz Sentinel (September 4, 1920)

Funeral of Late Geo. W. Robinson.

Relatives and friends gathered at the undertaking parlors of Wessendorf & Son for the funeral of George W. Robinson, who was 92 years old.

The service was conducted by Rev. J.B. Bristol and the close friends of the deceased were the pallbearers.

The burial was at the SCruz/OMP cemetery.

Date of Birth: 1827-09-11

Date of Death: 1920-01-09

County: Santa Cruz

Cemetery/City of Burial: Oakwood Memorial Park

Plot: O8/01

Mortuary: W&S

Cause of Death: Bld/Inflmatn

Occupation: Shpyrd Wrkr

Height: 5'9

Local Address: Riverside 26

Last City: Santa Cruz

Native of: ME

Father Native of: Heather (ME)

Mother Native of: Sawyer_ Olivia (ME)

Enlisted: 1861/09/15

Discharged: 1864/10/07

Military Unit: CA_ 2 Cav_ Co L

Rank: Pvt

Military Notes: E-S.Crz_ M/O-CmpDgls_UT

GAR#: N/R

Available records used to obtain information:
Cemetery records
Santa Cruz County death records
Military records
Santa Cruz and Monterey newspapers
Voter Records

CW Reference: Orton's CMiWR

Creator: Nelson, Robert L.
Source: Old Soldier: the story of the Grand Army of the Republic in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2004.
Date: Undated
Coverage: Santa Cruz (County)
Rights: Reproduced by permission of Robert L. Nelson.
Identifier: OS-0850

Citation

Nelson, Robert L. “ROBINSON, GEORGE W (1827 - 1920).” Old Soldier: the story of the Grand Army of the Republic in Santa Cruz County. Santa Cruz, CA: The Museum of Art & History, c2004. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/133826. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.