Minerva Jane Susong1

b. 20 January 1857, d. 28 July 1898
FatherMahlon S. Susong2,3,4 b. 13 Mar 1812, d. 1 Dec 1896
MotherMary Ellen Buchanan5 b. 3 Sep 1822, d. Dec 1896
Birth20 Jan 1857 Minerva Jane Susong was born on 20 Jan 1857 in Washington County, Virginia.6,4 
Marriage15 Nov 1882 She married John Randolph Robinson, son of Ebenezer Alexander Robinson and Rebecca Fulton, on 15 Nov 1882 in Washington County, Virginia.7 
Devisee1 Feb 1897 A few years before her own death, Minerva was remembered in the wills of her uncle Jacob. H. Susong, her sister Louisa Susong, and her father Mahlon Susong. She was also an heir to her mother's estate. Minerva's sister died in July 1896 and both her parents died the following December. Minerva received almost $11,000 in cash, including a $4,000 gift from her sister. In addition Louisa left her her one third interest in a house and lot in Abingdon known as the J.F. Jones property.8,9,10,5,11 
Death28 Jul 1898 Minerva died on 28 Jul 1898 at age 41.6 
Burial She was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.6 

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Family

John Randolph Robinson b. 4 Jan 1858, d. 15 Oct 1940
Child
  • Mahlon Robinson12 (Sep 1895 - )
ChartsDescendants of Mathew Ryburn and Jane Beattie
Last Edited30 May 2013

Citations

  1. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 91, 106. Transcription reads: Minerva Jane Susong, 20, sgl, b. and resid Wash. Co. VA, d/o Mahlong & Ellen Susong AND John R. Robinson, 24, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer; marr 15 Nov. 1882 by J.C. Carson.
  2. [S162] Malong Susong household, 1880 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., town of Goodson, ED 85, page 35 (97C stamped), dwelling 195, family 231, viewed online at www.Ancestry.com, April 2003, image 35 of 66. Malong Susong, 68, farmer, father b. PA; Mary E. 58, wife; Nancy 30, dau; James 28, son; Lois 26, dau; Amanda 24, dau; Mannerva 22, dau; Martha E. 18, dau; Jacob 16, son; Jacob H., 65, brother, maimed or crippled; Sarah Merchant, 80, sister, father b. PA; all b. VA; all parents b. VA except as noted.
  3. [S714] Mahlong Susong will (recorded 1896), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 334. Mahlon's will was recorded on 28 Dec. 1896. It named his five children: Nannie B. Delaney, James B. Susong, Louisa R. Susong, Minerva J. Robinson and Jacob O. Susong. Louisa had died 5 months before the will was recorded.
  4. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 140. W.J. Susong, female, born 20 Jan 1857 to Walon [sic] and Mary E. Susong. Note: the capital letter "M" was mistranscribed as a "W" in both Minerva and Mahlon's names.
  5. [S714] Mary Ellen Susong settlement of estate (1897), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 398.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 186. Minerva J. Robinson, w/o J.R. Robinson, 20 Jan 1857-28 Jul 1898, age 41y 6m 8d. Stone viewed and photographed by Carolyn Ryburn, 2006.
  7. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 91, 106. Transcription reads: Minerva Jane Susong, 20, sgl, b. and resid Wash. Co. VA, d/o Mahlong & Ellen Susong AND John R. Robinson, 24, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer; marr 15 Nov. 1882 by J.C. Carson.
  8. [S714] Louisa R. Susong will (1896), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 311. Louisa's will, dated 21 Jul 1896 and recorded 26 Aug. 1896 was witnessed by Geo A.C. Beattie and M.M. Morris. Louisa named her brother-in-law John R. Robinson as her executor. She also remembered her sisters Minerva J. Robinson and Nannie B. Delaney, and her brother James B. Susong.
  9. [S714] Louisa R. Susong settlement of estate (1896), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 389.
  10. [S714] Mahlon S. Susong settlement of estate (1897), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 395.
  11. [S714] Jacob H. Susong settlement of estate (1896), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 396.
  12. [S574] Frank Moore household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 108, sheet 21B, dwelling 384, family 392, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Oct. 2005, image 42 of 70. Enumeration includes Frank Moore as head of home; his family continues on the top of the next page, followed by: John Robinson, boarder, 42, b. Jan 1858, wid, b. VA, parents b. VA, farmer, owns land; Mahlon Robinson, boarder, 4, b. Sept. 1895 VA, parents b. VA.