LIONEL AULIS ROBINSON

 

     Lionel Aulis Robinson (called "Onie"), b December 14, 1878 in Brazos County, Texas, d May 15, 1945 in Marlin, Falls County, Texas and buried in Calvary Cemetery in Marlin - was a son of John Wesley and Mary (Kelly) Robinson, who brought their family to Falls County in 1882.

     "Onie" was educated in the Marlin schools, graduating in the Class of 1896, and at Virginia Military Institute where he earned a degree in civil engineering - returning to Marlin, where he was associated with his father in the lumber and hardware business. Nash, Robinson and Company. While a cadet at V.M.I. (1896-1900), he was a Cadet Company Officer, and among those young men who were under his command was Cadet George C. Marshall - later becoming General Marshall, Chief of Staff and Secretary of State of the United States.

     Onie was married first in Falls County, Texas to Lillian Barclay, b February 29, 1880 in Falls County, Texas, d December 24, 1904 and buried in Calvary Cemetery in Marlin - a daughter of Samuel D. and Lucia (Stewart) Barclay, and a granddaughter of Dr. Charles B. and Julia (Sheppard) Stewart - Dr. Stew- art being one of the signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Onie and Lillian had no children. On September 2,1913 in McLennan County, Texas he was married second to May McSween Harris, b August 9, 1882 in Burnet County, Texas, d July 31,1955 in Marlin, Falls County, Texas and buried in Calvary Cemetery - a daughter of Norvell Ward and Ida Frances (McSween) Harris.

     After the death of his father, Mr. Robinson became vice-president and member of the board of directors of Nash, Robinson and Company, and was general manager of the business in Marlin. Like his father, he was a director of First National Bank of Marlin, and of Marlin Cotton Seed Oil Company. He served as president of the school board for several years. He was an Elder of First Presbyterian Church of Marlin, and served in many offices of his church. He was a member of the state and national lumbermen's associations, was active in the Marlin Chamber of Commerce, and a charter member of the Marlin Country Club.

     May McSween (Harris) Robinson first came to Marlin, Texas in 1908, as a teacher in the elementary school. Throughout her life, she continued her interests in educational, cultural, social, and religious activities in the community.

     Lionel Aulis and May McSween (Harris) Robinson were the parents of three children:

     Lionel Aulis Robinson, Jr., b November 10, 1915 in Marlin, Texas, d December 23, 1930 and buried in Calvary Cemetery in Marlin.

     Mary Frances Robinson (called "Sistee"), b January 5, 1918 in Marlin, Texas - married January 18, 1947 to Walton Jones, b September 18, 1913 - a son 01 Henry Columbus and Agnes (Weatherred) Jones. Walton Jones had daughter, Brenda Ann Jones, b October 15,1940 in Marlin, by his first marriage on November 24,1937 to Frances Anderson; and Walton and Mary Frances (Robinson) Jones had two children: Walton Robinson Jones, b February 16, 1948 in Marlin, who married May 30, 1969 to Jo Lynn Cooper; and Mary Elizabeth Jones (called "Betty"), b September 18, 1951 in Marlin, who married May 20,1978 to Dr. Charles E. Oltorf, who resides in Temple, Texas.

     Agnes Elizabeth Rose Robinson (called "Betty Rose"), b June 3, 1924 in Marlin, Texas - married August 15, 1947 to James Neuman Walton, Jr., and they reside in Brady, Texas. James and Betty Rose were the parents of two children: Elizabeth May Walton, b September 10, 1953 in Brady, Texas, who married July 30, 1977 to Mark Weischwill; and James Lionel Walton, b August 15, 1961 in Marlin, Texas.

     L. A. Robinson gave generously of his time, knowledge, and means to his community and to the many individuals who sought his aid and advice. The family were highly respected and loved members of their community.

 

 

 

Copyright Permission granted to Theresa Carhart for printing the biographies of these Falls County Families to this Web page.
"Families of Falls County", Compiled and Edited by the Falls County Historical Commission, page 394 column 1 and 2 and page 395 column 1.  Member of Falls County Historical Commission.