ROBISON, William M., minister of the gospel; born in Maury Co., Tenn., May 21, 1846; Scotch-Irish descent; son of J. M. and D. J. (Boatwright) ROBISON; paternal grandparents Michael and Patsy (Roundtree) ROBINSON, maternal grandparents William and Patsy (Foster) BOATRIGHT; his paternal grandfather was one of the first settlers of Maury Co., Tenn., and his maternal grandfather was one of the first settlers of Giles Co., Tenn.; educated at Lebanon, Tenn.; in early life was a farmer; married F. V. PICKARD Dec. 28, 1870; member Masons, Odd Fellows and Woodmen of the World; Democrat; member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church; formerly traveling evangelist for 25 years, witnessing about 30,000 converts; corresponding secretary of the Board of Missions, Cumberland Presbyterian church four years.
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