I have finally found some time to organize my pictures from the trip to the Delaware Historical Society and the Trinity Church. Rebecca Warda from the PMC Museum and Widener Art Gallery along with 2nd Lieutenant Keith Bright (class of ’09) accompanied me for the day. Our plan was to go to DHS and find additional information about Robinett and to hopefully find Henry’s fiancé.
What a surprise for us when we arrived! A recent donation for an estate had arrived and all the documents were about Henry C. Robinett and his family! In addition, the family presented Robinett’s ceremonial saber that was presented by the citizens of Wilmington for his service at Corinth. I cannot tell you how shocked, surprised, and pleased I was.
What a surprise for us when we arrived! A recent donation for an estate had arrived and all the documents were about Henry C. Robinett and his family! In addition, the family presented Robinett’s ceremonial saber that was presented by the citizens of Wilmington for his service at Corinth. I cannot tell you how shocked, surprised, and pleased I was.
From a family Bible, we now know the day he was born.
HCR's commissions ALL on vellum, in prestine condition and signed by Lincon or Johnson!
"THE" Saber
Were we able to find the fiancé’s name? Yup. Elise Sherwood Starr.
Looking in the 1867 newspapers.
We then went to the church where Robinett and Starr were baptized and confirmed; Elsie just before her premature death.
Now, it is on to writing!
Keep History Alive
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Bill,
ReplyDeleteGreat finds. This has really gotten to be an exciting and informative research project. I am sure the final results will be awsome.
Jim
Absolutely incredible! I love how everyone back then had amazing penmanship.
ReplyDeleteCandace, In his letters his handwriting in impeccable most of the time. In his court martial it is as well, EXCEPT when he gets angry in the second. Then it is big, bold, and sloppy with much underlining.
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