HOWELL ALLISON ROBINSON
Was born in Lynchburg, on July 19, 1857, the son of James Alexander
Robinson, and his wife, nee Mary Virginia Love. The mother of
Mr. Robinson, is still a resident of Lynchburg. His father, who was
born in New London, Bedford county, Virginia, died in Lynchburg in
1883. During the war between the States he served as provost
marshal. Nannie Josephine, wife of Mr. Robinson, was born in
Chesterfield county, Virginia, the daughter of Edwin J. and Mollie
Madder Gresham. Her mother died in Petersburg, Virginia; her
father, born in Chesterfield county, Virginia, now lives in Washington,
D. C. She became the wife of Mr. Robinson on the 19th of December,
1882, and they have one son, James Edwin. Mr. Robinson is a wholesale
dealer in confectionery, tobacco and cigars; headquarters No. 609
Main St.
