Obituary, John William Robbins, "John W. Robbins, Former State Treasurer, Dies: Was Well Known Prohibition Leader and Church Worker—Funeral This Afternoon," 3/22/1918, p. 2. Born 11/12/1852 in Talladega County, Alabama. "In 1889 he moved to Wilbarger County, near Vernon, and entered the cattle business. Representing his county several years in the Legislature he became, in 1899, State Treasurer, retaining this position until 1907."
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John W. Robbins, birth date 11/12/1852 in Alabama; death date 3/21/1918 in Austin, Travis County, Texas; retired.
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John W. Robbins, birth date 11/12/1852, death date 3/21/1918, burial in Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Travis County, with wife Sarah J. Long.
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