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Robley, Eliot

Robley, Eliot

Male 1820 - 1898  (77 years)

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  • Name Robley, Eliot  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Birth 17 May 1820  Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 5
    Gender Male 
    Death 1 Apr 1898  Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I1661  Shane and Beck | Ancestors of Alice Louise Jones
    Last Modified 14 Jun 2023 

    Father Robley, Mathew,   b. 2 Feb 1794, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Oct 1870, Collinsville, Chanceford Twp., York, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Smith, Hannah,   b. 4 Aug 1800, New Jersey, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Dec 1835 (Age 35 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 19 Oct 1816 
    Family ID F711  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Clemens, Hannah Susan,   b. Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 17 Aug 1840  Germany Valley, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Robley, Hannah  [Father: natural]
     2. Robley, Samuel  [Father: natural]
     3. Robley, Mattie  [Father: natural]
    +4. Robley, John K,   b. 31 Oct 1845, Mapleton, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1919, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years)  [Father: natural]
     5. Robley, Elliot,   b. 7 Oct 1861, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 May 1925, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 63 years)  [Father: natural]
    +6. Robley, Harry,   b. 19 Jan 1865, Mapleton, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Feb 1933, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years)  [Father: natural]
    Family ID F708  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Jun 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 17 May 1820 - Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1 Apr 1898 - Mapleton Depot, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Robley, Elliott Sr
    Robley, Elliott Sr
    Robley, Elliot fair blue ribbon-Huntingdon Journal, Oct 1874
    Robley, Elliot fair blue ribbon-Huntingdon Journal, Oct 1874
    Robley, Elliot-flood-Altoona Tribune-21 Dec 1898-p1
    Robley, Elliot-flood-Altoona Tribune-21 Dec 1898-p1
    Robley, Elliott Bio Sketch
    Robley, Elliott Bio Sketch
    Robley, Elliot and Hannah
    Robley, Elliot and Hannah
    Robley, Elliot Mapleton Mill--Mapleton Advertiser News-5 May 1888
    Robley, Elliot Mapleton Mill--Mapleton Advertiser News-5 May 1888
    Robley, Elliot Mapleton Churches-Mapleton Advertiser-05 May 1888
    Robley, Elliot Mapleton Churches-Mapleton Advertiser-05 May 1888
    Z_REDO Mapleton History-TDN, Huntingdon Pennsylvania, USA 15 Oct 1975 p6
    Z_REDO Mapleton History-TDN, Huntingdon Pennsylvania, USA 15 Oct 1975 p6

    Histories
    Obituary for Elliott Robley
    Obituary for Elliott Robley

  • Notes 
    • ENLISTED WITH CO L, NINETEENTH PA CAVALRY
      MEMBER OF UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH

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      Elliot Robley, whos illness from stomach trouble, has been frequently listed in these columns, died at his home in this place, last Friday evening April 1, 1898, at 6:45 o'clock. His illness was of several months duration and the nature of it was such as to make his death the result of slow starvation. Not withstanding his extreme suffering, he was cheerful unto the last and died in a happy mood.
      Mr. Robley was born in Newark, New Jersey, May 17, 1820. His father was a brickmaker and Elliot learned the business. The family moved to Spruce Creek when he was a boy. Upon reaching manhood he went to Shirley Township and there engaged in the brick business. Relinquisking this he became a teamster at Bells' Furnace, and Matilda Furnace. While in Shirley Township he became acquainted with Miss Hannah Susan Clemens whom he married August 12, 1840. She survives him. To them were born eleven children-six sons and five daughters. One son died in infancy and the surviving children are: Mrs. Hannah Miller, of Steele, North Dakota; Mrs. Elisah Fields, of Duncansville, John K. of Altoona, Mrs. L.D. Himes, of Mapleton, Marion, of Union Township, Mrs. W.D. Cree, of Braddock, Samuel and MIss Mattie, of Mapleton, Elliot and Harry, of Altoona.
      Mr. Robley engaged in farming on farms in the vicinty of Mill Creek about 1852 and in 1856 purchased the farm in Brady township on which he resided until his removal to Mapleton a few years ago. Here he again engaged in the brick business and burned the brick for the fine brick mansion house which was swept away by the flood of 1889 and for a number of other buildings in this vicinity. On the same property he enaged in the sand business and was one of the pioneers in that industry which has been so valuable to the people of Mapleton. He conducted the business in connection with farming for about eighteen years. In 1875 he erected the first grist mill at Mapleton. This was destroyed by fire on the morning of October 25, 1880. Mr. Robley built another mill on the site of the one destroyed and July 20, 1881 it was put into operation. This mill was also destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, May 10, 1891.
      During the Civil War Mr. Robley served two years as a member of Company I, Nineteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry. He was a gallant soldier.
      Mr. Robley united with the United Brethren Church more than half a century ago and he was an active member until ailments prevented his going in. Most of these years he had filled the position as class leader and hundreds were received from his lips the words of encouragement which urged them onto a better life. He organized the first Sunday school in this section in the old Corbin school that stood at the foot of Sideling Hill where the Smith Valley, Trough Creek and Mapleton Roads diverge. A series of meetings were held here and Mr. Robley prevailed upon the presiding elder who was journeying by to send them a preacher and Rev. **Master was sent to the work. This was the beginning of the United Brethren ministry in this section.
      The old church was torn down in 1893 and the new church at the corner of Grant and Sherman street erected.
      Mr. Robley was good citizen and a kind neighbor, a friend to those in need and a comfort to the ditressed.
      The remains were interred Monday afternoon in the U.B. Cemetary, services being conducted in the U.B. Church by Rev. T.P. Orner, presiding elder, assisted by Revs. R.S. Woodward, Treverton, Campbel, Gilbert, of Mount Union, S.D. Wilson of Bellwood and Trimbath, of Shirleysburg. The large number of persons present attested the esteem in whcih Mr. Robley was held. The ITEM extends sympathy to the bereaved family and friends.
      The family desire to express their gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindnessed rendered.

  • Sources 
    1. [S88] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, ; Date: 2014;), Robley, John K 1845-1919 Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 097001-100000; 99777.
      Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967
      Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967


    2. [S88] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, ; Date: 2014;), Robley, Elliot 1861-1925 Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 048001-051000; 49585.
      Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967
      Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967


    3. [S86] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, ; Date: 2016;), Robley_Heeter Film Number: 000900595.
      Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968
      Pennsylvania, Marriages, 1852-1968


    4. [S46] Newspapers.com, (Name: The Greenfield Vidette; Location: Greenfield, Missouri; Date: 14 Dec 1933;), Robley, Harry 31 Dec 1885 The Altoona Tribune Altoona, Pennsylvania 31 Dec 1885, Thu • Page 2, Page 4.
      https://www.newspapers.com/clip/54378851/harry-robley/?xid=637
      Robley, Harry
      Robley, Harry


    5. [S88] Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, ; Date: 2014;), Robley, Harry Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 014001-017000; 14992.
      Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967
      Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967