My great-grandfather was Leslie Marks Robinson (1891-1976), he married Mary Ann Wickson (1884-1949), and they lived on "Five Corners" in Essex Junction, Vermont. The Chittenden Bank was once the site of their 3 story home which they made into a gas station. Les Robinson started "Robinson Oil" and owned a great deal of land in Essex. I have been told that Les and Mary were very generous during the Depression, welcoming boarders into their home, and giving gasoline on credit or trade. I would love to learn more about Les Robinson, and his family. Here is the ancestry that I've learned thus far:

Les' parents were David Marks Robinson (b1854) and Eva A Woods (1861-1914). David was born in Westford, VT, and was a butter maker in in Grand Isle or North Hero for a time before moving his family to a farm in Essex Junction. I was told that he was given a watch for being the "best butter maker in Vermont" around 1900.

David's parents were Stephen Pearl Robinson 1818-1892, and Catherine Bates 1818-1895. Stephen Pearl and his wife had several children, and he fought in the Civil War alongside an older son and a future son-in-law.

Stephen Pearl's parents were Levi Robinson (1770-1825) and Elizabeth "Betsey" Nye (1772-1847). This couple was born in Worcester, MA, but are buried with many of their descendants in the Osgood Hill Cemetary, in Westford, VT, right on the front row.

I would love to hear ANY info on ANYONE mentioned here. If you have any questions I am happy to hear from you, and I do have a family tree on Ancestry.com "ROBINSON-ELLIS family tree" that you are welcome to view.

Happy Hunting!