Person:James Robinson (204)

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James Robinson was elected Coroner in Madison County, Illinois in 1818. He received 358 votes on the first ballot versus the 110 votes of his opponent Micajah Cox. He served as Coroner until his death in 1822, and was succeeded as Coroner by Isaac Prickett.

1.   Find A Grave.

   James Robinson
   Birth: 22 Sep 1783, Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
   DEATH
   10 Aug 1822 (aged 38)
   Madison County, Illinois, USA
   BURIAL
   Robinson Family Cemetery
   Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, USA
   
   Born in North Carolina circa 1783 the son of John and Mary Robinson, James traveled to Edwardsville, Illinois Territory, ca. 1809, with his parents and siblings, the family establishing the "Robinson Farm' which became part of "Upper Edwardsville." (Springer family history, by Jessie Evelyn Spring, 1959, p 316)
   
   In 1817 James was appointed Madison County Coroner and elected to that position in 1818. Probably coroner at the time of his death, 11 August 1822, he died intestate. With only a few probate images here, the entirety may be viewed at Ancestry listing creditors, an inventory of appraisers of the goods and chattels, and more. The papers provide a sketch of the man suggesting that he was married, his wife was Martha, and the couple had a child or children. An interesting entry exists: Two dollars are "due to Miss Hastings for her schooling account." Perhaps James Robinson had a son, or other children, attending Miss Hastings' school.
   
   https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206764561/james-robinson

2.   Illinois, United States. Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, 1772-1999. (Ancestry.com [database on-line]).

   Name James Robinson
   Probate Date 25 Jan 1823
   Probate Place Madison, Illinois, USA
   Inferred Death Date 1823
   Inferred Death Place Illinois, USA
   Case Number 33
   Item Description Probate Case Files, Box 6, Tray 18, R’s No.3-34; Box 7, Tray 19, S’s No.1-5, 8-16, 1813-1903