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Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

Leo ROBINSON, who has the distinction of being proprietor of a general store in Mendham, is here likewise filling the office of borough clerk. He is a native of Mendham, Morris county, New Jersey, the date of his birth being January 30, 1878. His parents, Marius and Margaret (GARABRANT) ROBINSON, are both deceased and their remains are interred in the Mendham Cemetery. Marius ROBINSON was a general merchant during the major portion of his active career and to him and his wife were born the following children:

• Leo;
• Romeo; and
• May, wife of William JEWETT.

After completing the course of studies in the common schools of Mendham, he succeeded to the business established by his father in 1898 and the same is thoroughly equipped with a stock of merchandise and drugs, in addition to which a complete line of sundries is likewise carried. The ROBINSON general store commands a splendid patronage. Mr. ROBINSON is a thorough business man and is entirely dependable in all his dealings. In politics he supports the platform of the Republican party and in 1906 he was appointed by borough council to the office of borough clerk, a position he fills with the utmost competency. He has reached the thirty-second degree in Scottish Rite Masonry and is likewise affiliated with Prospect Lodge, No. 24, F. and A. M.; Madison Chapter, No. 27, Morristown; Ode de St. Amand Commandery, No. 12, Morristown, and with Salaani Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. He is a member of the M. W. A.; of B. P. O. E., No. 815, Morristown, and is a Presbyterian in his religious faith.

June 26, 1901, Mr. ROBINSON married Mary E. FREEMAN, a native of Brookside, New Jersey, daughter of Charles and Mary E. (VAN GIESON) FREEMAN. Mr. FREEMAN was a jeweler by occupation and he died in 1888, his widow is now a resident of Montclair, New Jersey. There were eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. FREEMAN:

• Frank;
• Charles;
• Nellie, married Elmer VAN NESS;
• Jennie or Jean, wife of Bert MORRELL;
• Sadie, wife of Bloomfield BEAVERS;
• Benjamin;
• Alice, wife of Harry LYONS;
• Mary E., wife of Mr. ROBINSON, of this sketch.

Mr. and Mrs. ROBINSON have two children:

• Reginald R., born April 26, 1902;
• Carol, born December 11, 1906.

This biography was transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003).

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