Nathan Robinson Papers, 1804-1886

Collection

Identifier: MSS 955

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Contents

This collection contains deeds, bills of sale, and agreements related to Nathan Robinson's Salem, Massachusetts estate, his heirs, and people later associated with what was once Robinson's estate. The following is an abbreviated timeline to connect the various people represented in this collection. During the settling of Nathan Robinson's estate, the homestead was sold to Amos Choate (1775-1844). Choate's estate was inherited by his wife, Mehitable Neal (1783-1856), who passed it on to her brother, David Augustus Neal (1793-1861). Neal's wife, Harriet C. Price's heirs sold buildings and land to Charles Henry Fabens (1817-1869). Charles' sons were Benjamin Henry (born 1848) and Augustus J. (born 1852), while Charles' second wife was (Marie) Euphrasie Fabens (born 1826). In 1886, the Fabens estate was sold to Lucretia Shepard (Jackson) Little, the wife of Philip Little (Booth 12-20). For an item level list of documents, see Appedix I.

Dates

Creation: 1804-1886

Language of Materials

These materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Biographical / Historical

Nathan Robinson was born on October 13, 1770, to John (1739-1810) and Rebecca (Wood) Robinson, in Boxford, Massachusetts. Nathan was one of 11 children born to the Robinsons. In 1802, Nathan married Eunice Beckford, the daughter of Ebenezer and Hannah (Hunt) Beckford (1779-1827). Together they lived at 10 Chestnut Street, Salem, Massachusetts (Booth 2).

In 1803, Robinson engaged in his first merchant trading venture, as part owner of the ship George Washington. This was the first of many ventures.

The Robinsons had five children: Horatio (born 1803); Hannah Hunt Beckford Webb (born 1805); Caroline Elizabeth (born 1809); William F. (born 1815); and Martha Eunice Cabot (1818-1871) (Booth 5-6). Nathan died February 28, 1835; he was survived by four children, two of whom were minors (Booth 12).

Extent

1.71 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection contains deeds, bills of sale, and agreements related to Nathan Robinson's Salem, Massachusetts estate, his heirs, and people later associated with what was once Robinson's estate.

Physical Location

Phillips Library Stacks

Provenance

This collection was donated by Alice Feenan on October 30, 1974, and was previously cataloged as Fam. Mss. 840.

Bibliography and Related Collections

Booth, Robert. Historic Salem, “10 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA 01970,” House Histories of Salem. Accessed 13 September 2021. https://hsihousehistory.omeka.net/items/show/616.