Newton Co., IN Biography Newton County, Washington Township. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. ALEXANDER M. ROBESON, son of Moses and Hannah (Divens) Robeson, of Pennsylvania, was born October 4, 1834. He attended school, also worked at an iron furnace as assistant to the general manager. When about fourteen, one of his duties was to collect money for the firm. He traveled over the Alleghany Mountains on his collecting tours, with large sums of money, and, although but a boy, such was his care and method, his accounts were always correct. In January, 1852, he married Jane Kern, daughter of John Kern, of Pennsylvania. Their living children are Frank, Mary, John, Grant, Greenbury, and Lillie. He went to Michigan in 1862, and in 1863 to Jasper County, Indiana, where he superintended the boring of an oil will, and also farmed. In 1873, he purchased 120 acres in Section 23, Washington Township, Newton County, which is now well improved. He also raises horses for market. He is a Royal Arch Mason, Chapter No. 89, Kentland, Indiana. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com