SAMUEL'S FAMILY
In 1850 Marion County, Alabama, W. G. Robuck is 41 Jane A. Robuck 40, Robert W. Robuck 20, Rufus G. Robuck 18, Lurana Robuck 15, Lucinda Robuck 13, Samuel B. Robuck 11 Sarah Robuck 9 Esther Robuck 7 Benjamin Robuck 5.
SAMUEL AND AMARILLA
Amarilla Riggan and Samuel B. Rebuck married on 14 Sep 1866 in Monroe County, Mississippi.
In 1870 Lafayette County, Mississippi, S. B. Robuck is farming, 31, A. Robuck 26, Martha Robuck 3, Nora Robuck 8/12, and G. P. Robuck 15 (Possibly Gabriel, son of Robert, a cousin) .
In 1880 Weld County, Colorado (then including Sterling), Samuel B. Robuck 49 is farming, Amarilla M. Robuck 34 Wife, Martha Robuck 13 Daughter, Nona Robuck 9 Daughter, Charles B. Robuck 7 Son, Gatha Robuck 5 Daughter, Eda L. Robuck 3 Daughter, and Henry D. Robuck 10/12 Son.
Amarilla M. Riggan Robuck BIRTH 3 Sep 1845 DEATH 31 Mar 1886 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 44424637.
March 14, 1884 " Articles of the incorporation of the Middle Ditch company, with a capital of $3,200. The directors are Samuel B. Robuck, William H. Barnett and James A. Gregg. The principal business office will be located at Sterling."
Samuel claimed a quarter in section 10, 8N 52W in 1885.
The 1885 census has S.B. Robuck farming, 54, A.M. 39, Mattie 17, Lenora 14, Chas. 13, Gatha 11, , all kids born in Mississippi, Eddie 9, Henry 7, Jessie 5, and Shirley 3, all four born in Colorado.
September 1889 "S. B. Roebuck had the misfortune to lose 20 tons of hay Thursday night by lightning."
June 1890 Sterling "S. B. Robuck, one of our solid farmers, and a square man, although badly off his base politically , will soon be O. K. He has ordered the 'old reliable' to visit him hereafter."
Ella Robuck BIRTH 1889 DEATH 7 Feb 1891 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 55451222
In September 1891 S.B. Robuck was the Logan County delegate to the People's Party convention in Denver.
ANNA'S FAMILY
Ann Maria Rutherford and James F. Brownell married on 23 Aug 1868 in Otoe County, Nebraska.
In 1885 Syracuse, Otoe County, James Brownell is 43, Anna Brownell 33, born in Ohio, Clarence Brownell 15, Willie Brownell 13, Egbert Brownell 9, Ines Brownell 6, Guy Brownell 4, and Arthur Brownell 2.
In 1900 Otoe County, James H. Brownell 57 is divorced, living alone.
ANNA AND SAMUEL
Anna M. Brownell and Samuel B. Robuck married on 21 Aug 1892 in Sterling, Logan County, Colorado.
Anna M. Robuck, formerly Anna M. Brownell, claimed a quarter in setion 5, 8N 52W in 1893.
September 1897
In 1900 Logan County, Anna M. Robuck 48 is married. She's had nine children, seven living, Guy B. Brownell 18 Son, Arthur Brownell 16 Son, Rudolph F. Brownell 14 Son, and Ralph Robuck 6 Son.
Samuel is also in Logan County in 1900, living with Henry Schneider 55, Harriet H. Schneider 53 Wife, John A. Shea 28 Laborer, Mary A. Shea 28 Servant, Thomas Farrant 23 Laborer, Samuel B. Roebuck 61 Boarder, a ditch supervisor, married, Arthur E. Swartzlander 21 Laborer, and William Candy 25 Laborer.
Patents granted June 1900 included "S. B. Robuck, Sterling, Colo., Agricultural pulverizing implement."
February 1908 Iliff items " Mrs. S. B. Robuck came home Saturday evening from Sterling. Her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Acott, accompanied her back for a visit."
March 1908 Iliff "Mrs. Robuck and sons moved into the bouse vacated by J. B. Hagans Friday."
August 1908 "Mrs. A. M. Robuck is hostess of the only hotel in Iliff, she sets a good table and traveling men say that the meals are as good as they find anywhere in the Valley. It is to be hoped that she will secure a lease on the new two story brick hotel now being built by I. N. Ford."
Brownell & Mathews are the proprietors of a new livery stable and have some smooth turnouts, they have good teams and fine carriages and are pleasing the public."
November 1908 Iliff items " Mrs. Robuck moved into the new hotel laat Friday."
"Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brownell moved into the Pettit house. "
October 1911 " S. B. Roebuck expects to leave next week for New York City for an extended visit with his son."
In 1912 at the Daughters of the Confederacy celebration of Jefferson Davis' birthday in Denver, one attendee was " Samuel B. Robuck, orderly sergeant, Company G. Sixteenth Alabama; "
Samuel Benton Robuck BIRTH 25 Feb 1839 Marion County, Alabama, DEATH 15 Jan 1917 Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 44424627
Thursday, January 18, 1916 Sterling "Death claimed one of Logan county's pioneers Monday night in S. B Roebuck, who died in a Denver hospital. Deceased came to Logan county in 1877 and had lived here ever since until about three years ago, when he went to Denver to live with a son. The remains were brought to Ster ling Tuesday and funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. a: the First Presbyterian church. He i> survived by five sons and two daugh ters, Mrs. W’illiam Sanders and Mrs Claude Sherwin. One of the boys lives in Proctor and another in Iliff Another lives in Chicago."
Anna Maria Rutherford Robuck BIRTH 23 Apr 1852 Uhrichsville, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, DEATH 25 Oct 1928 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 54784300 .
MARTHA
Wednesday, January 8, 1908 "Mrs. Martha Roebuck Sanders was born in La Fayette county, Mississippi, October 31, 1867, and was the oldest child of Samuel B. and Amorilla Roebuck. There were nine children in the family of her parents, and her place as the eldest soon distinguished her as a trustworthy girl. In the spring of 1877 she came with her parents to what was then Weld county, Colorado and thus became one of the pioneers of this section. On Dec. 16, 1888, she was married to Robert D. Sanders, and to this union was born eight children, two of whom died in infancy. The other six, three boys and three girls, are alive today.
In early life she professed religion and joined the old M. E. church South which was a pioneer institution of this section. After its dissolution Mrs. Sanders did not take membership in any other church until last year, when she joined the Presbyterian church. Her ambition was that her children might grow hp to be noble and useful, and to this end she spent her very life. Her illness was short and severe, and Death came last Thursday at 5:20 P. M. as the evening shadows were closing in and took her at the age of 40 years, 2 months and 2 days.
Besides a husband and six children, she leaves a father, Samuel Benton Robuck, three sisters, Mrs. Will Sanders of Sterling, Mrs. Jerome D. Landrum of Merino, and Mrs. Claude Sherwin of Sterling, and five brothers, Chas. of California, Deloach of Sterling, Jesse of Oklahoma, Shirley of New York, and Verner of Denver. "
CHARLES
October 9, 1898 Denver
"The Denver Sunday Post tells of the marriage of Charles B. Robuck, a former Sterling boy and well known to all our people, as follows:
Carrying a bouquet of white roses and wearing a reception gown of gray ottoman silk with garnisbings of white silk and lace, Miss Edna B. Middlemast was united in marriage to Charles B. Robuck by Rev. Addison Blanchard on Wednesday evening., The bride was formerly a student of the East Denver High school and the groom is a popular young theological student. Mr. and Mrs. Robuck leave for Marshall, Mo., in January, where Mr. Robuck will study at the Marshall Valley university."
Edna M. Middlemast Robuck BIRTH 11 Jul 1880 DEATH 5 Jan 1900 Colorado, BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, PLOT Blk 14 MEMORIAL ID 13470585.
March 1900 Denver
March 1900 Denver "The first attempt of Charles Robuck to win from his mother-in-law the wedding dress and presents given his deceased wife failed before Judge Steele yesterday. Three months before the death of Mrs. Edna M. Robuck, she gave to her mother, Mrs. J. J. Moore, her wedding presents, dress, etc. When Robuck, as administrator of the estate, endeavored to secure possession of the goods, his mother-in-law objected and he appealed to the county court. Mrs. Moore claims a donation causa mortis, which means, a gift in expectation of death. The court held yesterday that Mrs. Robuck had a right to give away the goods if she so desired, and that Mrs. Moore could retain them. An appeal will be taken on this point."
April 1900
In 1900 Logan County, William Sanders is 37, Jenona Sanders 30 Wife, Fredonia Sanders 11 Daughter, Wilbur N. Sanders 10 Son, Samuel H. Sanders 9 Son, Charles A. Sanders 7 Son, Charles B. Roebuck 27, widowed, Brother in Law a theology student, and Edna M. Roebuck 8/12 Niece.
Charles B. Robuck and Mary E. McCullough married on 12 Nov 1902 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
1905 San Bernardino " W. H. Swan and wife to Charles B. Robuck, lot on east side of Mt. Vernon, between Poplar and Oak streets,
H. E. Harris and wife to Charles B. Robuck and Mary E. Robuck, lot on west side of Spring street, between Broadway and Second street."
In 1920 Los Angeles, Charles B. Robuck is a merchant, 47, Mary E. Robuck 45 Wife, born in Kansas of Ohio parents, and Edna M. Robuck 20 Daughter, a public school teacher.
February 9, 19?? San Bernardino " Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Robuck and daughter, Edna, have returned from Richmond and will again make their home in San Eernardino. Mr. Robuck will associate himself in business with his brother-in-law, W. H. Swan."
" In Los Angeles, July 4, Edna M. Robuck, 22 years old, native of Colorado. Interment will take place at 10 o'clock this morning; at the Mountain View Cemetery"
Edna M. Robuck BIRTH Nov 1899 Colorado, DEATH 4 Jul 1922 Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, MEMORIAL ID 137318632.
"Funeral services of the late Edna M. Robuck were held at the mausoleum In Mountain View Cemetery at 10 a. m. yesterday. The Rev. Alvah O. Fessonden officiated. The Mark B. Shaw Company was In charge."
In 1930 Los Angeles, Charles B. Robuck is 54, a county appraiser, Mary E. Robuck 52 Wife.
In 1940 Los Angeles, Charles B. Robuck 67 is a street railway mechanic, Mary E. Robuck 65 Wife.
Venice, California March 1947
Charles Benton Robuck BIRTH 31 Dec 1872 Mississippi, DEATH 14 Mar 1947 Palms, Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, California, MEMORIAL ID 137318652.
Mary Edith McCullough Robuck BIRTH 6 Apr 1875 Kansas, DEATH 21 Aug 1958 Los Angeles County, California, BURIAL Mountain View Cemetery San Bernardino, California, MEMORIAL ID 21452607.
BELVA
August 1911 "Miss Belva Robuck is expected to arrive in Sterling next week from Durango, Colorado, for an extended visit with friends."
November 14, 1912
November 1912 "A recent issue of the Denver News announced that a marriage license had been issued to Miss Belva Robuck and Eugene Andrews, both of Durango, and it is presumed that the young couple are united in marriage ere this. Miss Robuck is a former citizen of Sterling, In fact, she lived here many years, having graduated from the Logan county high school. Not long ago she paid a visit to her many friends here, who presented her with a linen shower preparatory to her wedding. She is extended hearty congratulations and wishes for future success and happiness by all who know her."
EDDIE
Eddie L. Robuck Sherwin BIRTH 30 Sep 1877 Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 13 Nov 1974 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 44424572 .
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GARTHA
Gartha Robuck and Jerome H. Landrum married on 24 Dec 1897 in Sterling, Colorado.
In 1900 Merino precinct, Logan County, Jerome H. Landrum 30 is farming, born in Kentucky, Gatha Landrum 25 Wife, and Dora M. Landrum 1 Daughter.
Gatha Robuck Landrum BIRTH 13 Oct 1874 DEATH 4 Apr 1915 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 56914501.
Jerome Huss Landrum BIRTH 9 Nov 1869 Barren County, Kentucky, DEATH 18 Feb 1966 Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 56914490.
HENRY
In 1900 Custer County, Nebraska, Absalom Shanks is 63, Sarah C. Shanks 46 Wife, Ethel Bell Shanks 15 Daughter, Ella Shanks 12 Daughter, Perry E. Shanks 11 Son, Mable Shanks 7 Daughter, Lola May Shanks 5 Daughter, and Alice A. Shanks 2 Daughter.
In 1910 Henry is ranching in Platte precinct, Washington County, Colorado, just over the county line from Logan County, 30, with Ethel E. Robuck 25 Wife, and Muriel M. Robuck 0 Daughter.
Henry De Lorch Robuck registered for WWI in Logan County, born August 19, 1879, farming at Atwood, with wife Ethel E.
In 1920 Merino, H. D. Roebuck is farming, 40, Ethel E. Roebuck 35 Wife, Muriel Roebuck 10 Daughter, Jessie Roebuck 3 Son, and James Roebuck 1 Son .
Henry died at Doctors' Hospital inSeattle, Washington, a carpenter, living at 316 N.W. 45th Street, on August 26, 1962. The informant was Dr. Jess Robuck of 7121 Linden Ave., Seattle.
Henry Deloach Robuck BIRTH 19 Aug 1879 DEATH 26 Aug 1962 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 44424700 .
Ethel Elvina Shanks Robuck BIRTH 6 Feb 1885 Comstock, Custer County, Nebraska, DEATH 17 Jan 1968 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 53103849.
Muriel M. Robuck married John H. Kelly on 26 May 1933 in Los Angeles County, California.
John Hawkins Kelly Marriage Date 4 Mar 1933 Marriage Place California Decree Date 28 Feb 1944 Decree Place Wayne, Michigan, Spouse Muriel Maude Kelly.
In 1950 Seattle, Edward J. James is 43, no occupation, Muriel M. James 40 born in Colorado, a nurse, Wife, Rena E. James/Kelly 15 Daughter born in Wshington, DC., and Fred R. James/Kelly 12 Son.
June 5, 1955 Washington, D.C. " Mrs. Muriel M. Kelly, of Seattle, announces the engagement of her daughter, Rena Elvina, to Mr. James Harold Cotton, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Cotton. The wedding wil take place in Seattle in August."
July 24, 1963 Fresno, California, "A September 14th date will be kept by Judy Karle and Fred Kelly, who will be married in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Clovis. The bride-elect, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Karle is a nursing major at the Fresno State College. A graduate of Clovis High School, she is employed part time by Dr. Albert Azarian. Kelly, a graduate of Bullard High School in Seattle, Wash., is employed by the United States Weather Bureau in Winnemucca, Nev. His parents are Mrs. Muriel Kelly of Seattle and John Kelly of St. Petersburg, Fla."
Muriel and John divorced in King County, Washington on December 28, 1976.
November 1984 Ventura, California " Mass for John Hawkins Kelly, 74, Gulfport, Miss., will be at 10 am Friday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Simi Valley, with the Rev. Sylvester officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Reardon Simi Valley Mortuary.
Mr. Kelly died Monday after a short illness. He had been visiting his home in Simi Valley.
He was born March 28, 1910, in Outlook, Canada. He was retired from the Navy, having been a lieutenant commander. He was a member of the USS Augusta Retirement Organization.
He is survived by son Fred of Simi Valley, daughters Rena Cotton and Joanne Ricker, both of Seattle, Wash., sisters June Hamdly of Los Angeles and Rena Lambert of Detroit, Mich., eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call from 9 am to 8 pm Thursday at the mortuary."
Muriel Robuck Kelly BIRTH 3 Aug 1909 DEATH 5 Jul 1991 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57586848.
Jesse D. Robuck and Clara Mayo married on 26 May 1939 in Seattle, Washington.
In 1940 Seattle, Abbott L. Mays is 66, Alice F. Mays 60 Wife, Clara A. Robuck 24 Daughter, a telephone operator, Jesse D. Robuck 27 Son-in-law, a cabinet-maker, had lived in Colorado in 1935, Alfred H. Reiser 37 Lodger, and Charles N. Dana 21 Lodger .
In 1950 Seattle, Alice F. Mayo is 70, Jessie D. Robuck, Dr., 33 Son-in-law, and Clara A, Robuck 34 Daughter.
Jesse D. Robuck, born 27 Mar 1917, died in Feb 1967.
SAMUEL V.
S. V. Robuck and Lola Carter married on 17 Jun 1913 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri.
That date might be incorrect, because the 1912 Kirksville Daily News said " Mrs. Lola Carter Robuck entertained the second division of her music class at her home on North Main street yesterday aftrenoon. Mrs. Robuck is to be giving a aeries of these entertainments this winter in honor of her pupils, the one of yesterday being the second. A delightful musical program was given, after which light refreshments were served. The guests were presentd with dainty little favors suggestive of Christmas."
Samuel Verner Robuck registered for WWI in Chicago, a physician living at 5615 Winthrop Av., born January 29, 1886.
In 1920 Chicago, Samuel V. Roubuck is 34, Lola C. Roubuck 34 Wife, and Isabelle Carter 27 Sister .
June 1929
Samuel registered for WWII, living at 5200 Blackstone Av. born in Sterling, Colorado.. His reference was Dr. H. L. Collins, at the same work address of 25 E. Washington.
In 1940 Chicago, May Carter is 70, Lola Robuck 54 Daughter, both widowed.
" A Chicago pianist and poet. Robuck was active in many arts clubs in Chicago and, later, in Los Angeles, including the Chicago Musical Arts Club (which she founded), the Chicago Women's Club, the Poets Forum, the Women's Club of Hollywood, and others."
June 18, 1950 Chicago " May Ellery Carter, widow of Dr. James H. Carter, beloved mother of Lola C. Robuck and Isabelle C. Young. Private services Sunday, at 4 p. at funeral home. 5525 N. Clark street. She was the widow of Dr. James H. Carter."
She was to be buried in Graceland Cemetery, and the informant was Isabelle C. Young\ Her parents were William Henry Green and Zerelda Mclaughlin.
April 1952 Chicago
BENEDICTION " Her dress was drab and not so new: The ornaments shabby and her hat askew. But her smile just sparkled like the sun in benediction, when day is done. Isabelle Carter Young
AWAKENING "Listen to the quiet rhythm of the rain As it softly drops upon the window pane. Listen it gently wakens unborn flowers - Nurturing the tender buds in crowing hours. Lola Carter Robuck "
1969 copyrights
Lola C. Robuck, born 17 Apr 1885 in Missouri, died 30 Jun 1973 in Los Angeles County.
In 1962 Samuel signed the application of Richard Dean Robuck of Fountain Valley California for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution.
Dr. Samuel Verner Robuck BIRTH 29 Jan 1886 Colorado, DEATH 25 May 1976 BURIAL Riverside Cemetery Sterling, Logan County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 57990402.
RALPH
Ralph Leslie Robuck was born Nov 3, 1893 in Sterling, dying February 22, 1963 in Glendale, Arizona. His wife was Mildred Belle VEcelius, born November 12, 1893 at Lincoln, Nebraska. They had married in Wahoo, Nebraska March 1, 1911.
Ralph registered for WWI in Lincoln, Nebraska, born November 3, 1891 in Sterling, a printer for a Linotype company, with a wife and baby.
In 1940 Cleveland, Ohio, Ralph L. Robuck 46 is a salesman, Mildred Robuck 46 Wife, Ralph Robuck 23 Son, and Richard Robuck 12 Son.
Ralph Leslie Robuck BIRTH 3 Nov 1893 Logan County, Colorado, DEATH 1963 Arizona, BURIAL Sunland Memorial Park Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, MEMORIAL ID 179403896.
Mildred B. 'Millie' Vescelius Robuck BIRTH 12 Nov 1893 DEATH Aug 1986 BURIAL Sunland Memorial Park Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona, MEMORIAL ID 179403857.
Ralph Leslie Robuck Jr. BIRTH 8 Apr 1917 Lincoln, Nebraska, DEATH 5 Jul 1993 Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, BURIAL Memorial Park Cemetery Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, MEMORIAL ID 211233800.
"Married to Dorothy Irene Bartholf. Had two daughters Sherrie L. Robuck/DeWitt and Fabiene (Faye) K. Robuck/Parris/Leon Guerrero. He had 2 Grandson's.... David A. Robuck (who he raised) and David "Shane" Parris. And two Grandaughter's.... Tanesha Shaye Parris, and Tayla Kaye Parris. And two Great Grandchildren. Zachary Shane Parris and Hailey Grace Parris. He was an Commercial artist in Cleveland, Ohio. And then moved to and owned a Motel in Muskogee, Oklahoma in his later years. He also worked several years in the Classified ads department for the Newspaper (Muskogee Phoenix) in Muskogee."
Richard had enlisted June 1945 in the Corps of ENgineer.
Richard Delcarmen Robuck BIRTH 17 Oct 1927 Denver, City and County of Denver, Colorado, DEATH 15 Nov 1995 Murrieta, Riverside County, California, BURIAL Laurel Cemetery Murrieta, Riverside County, California, PLOT Block C Lot 48 Plot 4 MEMORIAL ID 71854586.