Mary Jane Robinson1,2,3

F, #19, b. 14 February 1860, d. 8 December 1934
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Father*Matthew Robinson3 b. ~ 1830, d. Jun 1891
Mother*Jane Parker3 b. 28 Feb 1830, d. 30 Jan 1912
Relationship2nd great-grandmother of Robert Michael Damon
ReferenceDAMON2672SM
Mary Jane Robinson

Names and Titles

Married: Mrs (Robinson) Smith as of 2 November 1892.
Mary Jane Robinson was born on 14 February 1860 in Waddely Bottom, Gloustershire, England.1 She was the daughter of Matthew Robinson and Jane Parker.3 Mary Jane Robinson married George Smith, son of Jesse (?) Smith and Harriet Charlotte Farnell, on 2 November 1892 at the First Reformed Episcopal Church, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.1,2,3,4
Mary Jane Robinson died on 8 December 1934 in 428 Main Street (Now 1623 Main St), Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at age 74.3,5 She and Rose Robinson were buried in Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham, Massachusetts; Rose Robinson on same headstone was 'adopted orphan' or cousin raised by the Robinsons - worked as upstairs maid - ?never married

Was known to Betty (Charlotte Elizabeth) as 'Little Gramma'.3
Mary Jane Robinson became the mother of Rose Robinson on 25 August 1881.6,7,8 Mary Jane Robinson immigrated in 1886.1,3 She was naturalized in 1891.9 Mary Jane's father Matthew Robinson died in June 1891 in Dursley, Gloucestershire, England.4 Mary Jane Robinson became the mother of Florence Mabel Smith on 29 August 1893.2,10,1,4 Mary Jane Robinson became the mother of William Henry Smith in February 1895.1 Mary Jane Robinson became the mother of Harriet Charlotte Smith on 12 March 1897.1 As of before 1900, Mary Jane Robinson and George Smith lived at 15 Gainsboro St, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, with Florence Mabel Smith, William Henry Smith and Harriet Charlotte Smith.1 Mary Jane's mother Jane Parker died on 30 January 1912 in North Nibbley, Gloustershire, England.
Jane Robinson Memorial Card
Mary Jane Robinson became a widow with the death of her husband, George Smith on 27 August 1915 in Dedham, Massachusetts, at age 58.4,3

Picture of Mary Jane Robinson with Alice Robinson, Charles Robinson, Harriet Charlotte Smith, William Henry Smith and Florence Mabel Smith. Mary Jane's daughter was married at wedding of Harriet Charlotte Smith and Harold Ansel Swett on 21 December 1918 in Dedham, Massachusetts.3 As of before 1920, Mrs Mary Jane (Robinson) Smith was living with Mrs Mary Jane (Robinson) Smith at 15A Central Street, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.9 Mary Jane's daughter was married at wedding of Florence Mabel Smith and Winslow Johnson Damon on 12 July 1922 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.2,10 As of before 1930, Mary Jane Robinson was living with Winslow Johnson Damon and Florence Mabel Smith at 3 Pleasent St, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.11

Census

DatePlace
1861Mary Jane Robinson was enumerated with Matthew Robinson on the census of 7 April 1861.12
1871in North Nibley, Gloucestershire, EnglandMary Jane Robinson was enumerated with Matthew Robinson on the census of 2 April 1871 in North Nibley, Gloucestershire, England.13
1900in Boston, Suffolk County, MassachusettsMary Jane Robinson was enumerated with George Smith on the census of 1 June 1900 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as Smith, Mary J.1
1910in Dedham, Norfolk County, MassachusettsMary Jane Robinson was enumerated with George Smith on the census of 15 April 1910 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.14
1920in Concord, Middlesex County, MassachusettsMrs Mary Jane (Robinson) Smith is head of household on the census of 6 January 1920 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Enumerated with Mrs Mary Jane (Robinson) Smith were Florence Mabel Smith.9
1930in Concord, Middlesex County, MassachusettsMrs Mary Jane (Robinson) Smith was enumerated with Winslow Johnson Damon on the census of 3 April 1930 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.11

References

Mary Jane Robinson has ID Tree 109, Individual 3 in Winslow Johnson Damon Family Tree.10

Child of Mary Jane Robinson
Child

3 Children of Mary Jane Robinson and George Smith, son of Jesse (?) Smith and Harriet Charlotte Farnell,
Children
ChartsPedigree of Robert Damon (Big)
Pedigree of Robert Damon (Limited)
Indented Pedigree of Robert Damon (Big)
Indented Pedigree of Robert Damon (Limited)
Last Edited26 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S68] United States Census, 1900, George Smith, Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Enumeration District 1307, Sheet 1B, Line 72-76. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  2. [S36] Richard A. Jr Damon, The Damon Family of Reading, Massachussetts (Penobscot Press, October 1999). Repository: Richard Smith Damon Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in. Hereinafter cited as Damon Family of Reading, MA.
  3. [S249] GEDCOM File: v93t0615.ged imported on 2005/11/29 at 09:38:33. online unknown url,.
  4. [S297] Susan Clarke, Pedigree Chart of Florence Mabel Smith . Hereinafter cited as Pedigree Chart of Florence Mabel Smith.
  5. [S10] Interview with Edward Kennan Damon (Squim, WA), by Richard Smith Damon. Richard Smith Damon (Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in), Remembers Mary Jane, who lived at his house, dying at home, and him being sent off because of this.
  6. [S270] Rose Robinson entry, Birth Registration, (unknown repository, unknown repository address.).
  7. [S208] United States Census, 1920, Rose Robinson, Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Enumeration District 684, Sheet 10A, Line 43, T625_742. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  8. [S263] UK CENSUS, 1891, Matthew Robinson, England, Gloustershire, North Nibley, Class RG12; Piece 2001; Folio 117; Page 9; GSU Roll 609711. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  9. [S58] United States Census, 1920, Mary Jane Robinson, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord, Enumeration District 114, Sheet 9A, Line 38-39, T625_706. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  10. [S51] Edward Kennan Damon, Winslow Johnson Damon Family Tree. A tree mostly built from previous works handed down in the family. Repository: Richard Smith Damon Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in.
  11. [S201] United States Census, 1930, Winslow Johnson Damon, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, Concord, Enumeration District 203, Sheet 2B, Lines 51-55, Roll: T626_917. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  12. [S264] UK CENSUS, 1861, Matthew Robinson, England, Gloustershire, North Nibley, Class RG9; Piece 1751; Folio 45; Page 18; GSU Roll 542862. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  13. [S265] UK CENSUS, 1871, Matthew Robinson, England, Gloustershire, North Nibley, Class RG10; Piece 2582; Folio 67; Page 17; GSU Roll 835276. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  14. [S251] United States Census, 22 April, 1910, George Smith, Massachussetts, Norfolk, Enum District 1101, Page 12A, Lines 27-31, T624_608, Image 660. (unknown repository, unknown repository address).