Joseph Bishop Roberson/Robinson

Joe Roberson/Robinson

December 30, 1862—May 4, 1930 Joe Roberson who lived two miles east of Atoka passed away at his home on Sunday last month after an illness of a few weeks. Mr. Roberson had been a resident of Atoka County for many years living in the vicinity of Stringtown for a long time.

Funeral arrangements were looked after by the local camp of Woodmen of the World, of which order he was a member for many years. At the time of his death, Mr. Roberson had lived in Oklahoma for 40 years, 38 of which were spent in Atoka County. He is survived by his wife and children.

Notes: Roberson should be Robinson; wife Sarah burns Doshier Robinson; children, Adealpha, Bonnie Dee, Edan Jewll, John Martin, Cecil Edgar, Mary Francis (Josie), Marshall Overton, also two step-children, Thomas T. and Mrytle Doshier. Joseph Bishop Robinson was born in Terre Haute, IN, to John M. Robinson and Mary E. Bishop Robinson.

Submitted by Leona Griffin rosebud57@hotmail.com