Robinson Journals – White Oak Genealogical Research

Paying Devoirs

Tuesday 28thThe weather continued fine until yesterday at about 7 o’clk P.M. when it grew cloudy & commenced raining; it rained all night. This morning the wind shifted to the N.E. Orders were rapidly given to the men. The “ailes” or studding sails brought down & the square sails hauled close to the wind. WeContinue reading “Paying Devoirs”

Sunday at Sea

On the second day of his voyage, GH drops some hints about himself. He refers to Lexington as though it is his home town with the statement that he “fancied how affairs were going on at Lexington”. (Lexington Massachusetts is only about 14 miles from Boston). An 1853 map of Lexington shows several Robinson homesites;Continue reading “Sunday at Sea”

The Meeting of Sky and Water

On the second day of the journey, the author drops a few clues about his identity. Sunday – June 26thWas awakened last night by a violent rocking & rolling of the vessel. Looked out & saw that there was considerable motion to the water. Mr. Scudder (another passenger) came to berth & said the windContinue reading “The Meeting of Sky and Water”

GH Robinson sets sail

And so it commences. GH Robinson’s first day at sea. Below is my transcription and my commentary on his entry from June 25, 1853. Journal of A Voyage to St. Pierre, 1853 Journal of the “Raven’d Salt Sea Shark”As I sailed, As I sailed! Saturday June 25th 53 At Sea. 7 P.M. To-day commences myContinue reading “GH Robinson sets sail”

The Journals of GH Robinson

Many years ago I obtained these journals from the estate of a close family friend. My dream has been to digitize their pages, transcribe them and make them available. Finally, I am launching this project. You are invited to travel along with us. Together, we will find out who is GH Robinson and what didContinue reading “The Journals of GH Robinson”