D-1 1825, Oct. 15, Two documents concerning the estate of William Robinson (who died August 15, 1825): (1) "Abstract of the Amount & Distribution of the Estate of the late Wm. Robinson, agreed to by all the heirs." Section A. "Property available" shows a balance after outstanding debts to be $42,156.04 distributed as follows: $10,539 to Edward and to George, $13,150 to Charles, and $5,269.50 to Sophia and to Elisabeth. Section B. includes notes and obligations, and real estate, namely, the 636 acres of land in Twinsburg, Ohio. valued at $2,000. (2) Agreement of the heirs of William Robinson. States the same as the "distribution" in section A. of the above listed item, but here the document is signed by the five children (Edward, Charles, George, Elisabeth, and Sophia) and by James Woodruff (Naomi Sophia's husband).
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1825, October 15 - Agreement of the heirs of William Robinson, signed by Edward, Charles, George, Elisabeth, Sophia, and James Woodruff (Sophia's husband).
A-3 1819, May 15 Agreements (2) between Mary Kirkland and E. R. signed by the later in the presence of Charles Robinson. The first one states that "the following articles shall remain subject to future adjustment between them (viz.) the cider made in 1818, the chair and Harness, and the accounts of Joshua Kirkland, Russell Clark, Thomas Tracey, Josiah Bradner, & Joel Bristoll. The second one states that "the said Mary relinquishes & makes over to the said Edward during her natural life all her right to the dwellig house of the said parties except two rooms; & in consideration thereof the Edward engages to furnish her with firewood & all the other conveniences of living for herself & the friends who may call to see her, & also to have for her use a horse & chaise.
The board has agreed with Samuel Kirkland to send a committee to visit him to observe the state of affairs among the Oneidas. They want Mr. Palmer to be more effective as a missionary. Miller talks about the state of the Indians and Palmer's role among them, emphasizing the need to break the communications gap between whites and Indians. The board resolved to employ Kirkland in translating certain things into the Oneida language. Upon completing this task he would receive $200.
Miller received Samuel Kirkland's letter of the 31. Unfortunately, the coffers have run dry, and Miller is unable to pay Kirkland's 100 dollars. However, Joseph Kirkland owes money, so Miller will have him send it to Samuel Kirkland. If Joseph doesn't have the money, Samuel should impress upon him the necessity. Miller is very grateful for Samuel Kirkland's journals which he just received.
1738, Nov. 10. Document. This is a certified copy of the decision of the Ecclesiastical Council which met at Duxbury, MA for the purpose of dismissing the Rev. John Robinson (1671-1745, great grandfather of E. R.) from his position as pastor of the Duxbury Church. E. R. came into possession of this document in 1856 and he reprints a complete transcription of it in his Memoir of the Rev. William Robinson, pp. 39-40.