[p. 407] a prominent citizen of Union Township, now serving in the office of auditor, resides on his valuable farm of 129 acres, which he has successfully managed for a number of years. He was born January 1, 1843, at New Castle, Pennsylvania, and is a son of William and Catherine (Calderwood) Robison.
The father of Mr. Robison was a life-long resident of Lawrence County, where he died March 30, 1886. During the whole period of his active life he had taken an interest in the development of his section. In his political affiliation he was a Democrat and on the ticket of that party he was frequently elected to offices in Union Township. For six years he served as road supervisor and his faithful performance of duties of that office resulted in a great improvement in the public highways over which he had supervision. In his earlier years he followed the carpenter trade, but later in life engaged in farming. He was a liberal supporter and worthy member of the First Presbyterian Church at New Castle. He married Catherine Calderwood, who was born in the city of Philadelphia.
William H. Robison attended the public schools during his boyhood and since then has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits. In large measure he is a self-made man, having earned his possessions through individual effort. On December 3, 1878, he was married to Malissa J. Patterson, who was born in Mahoning Township, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, and is a daughter of Andrew and Eleanor (Pence) Patterson, who were early settlers of that section. Mrs. Robison has one brother, Naaman P. Patterson, who resides at New Castle. Mr. and Mrs. Robison have three children: William N., who lives in Union Township; Margaret E., who married George L. Kelso, residing in Union Township, and Kittie B., who is the wife of Charles B. Kelley, of New Castle.
Mr. Robison is a leading member of the Democratic party in Union Township and has served in a number of the responsible offices, enjoying in large degree the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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