Will of "John Robbins of Northfield .. Sheomaker", dated 25 Nov 1839, filed 24 Aug 1841, proved 12 Oct 1841, names wife Cater Robbins; my children. Amanda Morgan of Northfield to be executrix. 12 Oct 1841: Amanda Morgan declines executorship. 12 Oct 1841: Henry Johnson appointed administrator and gave bond. Undated (warrant 12 Oct 1841, exhibited 21 Dec 1841): Inventory of John Robbins late of Northfield: $109.93, by Frederic tiffany, Artamus Nye, Samuel Alexander.
John Robbins, first wife unknown, m. (2) 26 Feb 1801 Catherine, wid of John tiffany, dau. Rufus Field.
↑ The History of Northfield presents no birth date, no death date, nor identifies any parents. The first child born in 1791 suggests a birth by 1770. It is tempting to suspect he is the son of Ephraim Robbins of Warwick. But no evidence can be found to support or refute this, or provide an alternative. If true, this would imply three wives. The 3 children born by 1796 would belong to the first unknown wife, a second wife Sarah Pearce having no children, and then the third wife Katherine.
