In 1798, the family was living on the Montgomery grant, Lot 34, as recorded in the census of that year. One of the sons, John RovinSOn, born in Charlottetown in 1792, was a blacksmith. When his family grew up, he purchased McAusland Island, a small island lying north of the settlement of Rustico. Here he Settled two of his sons, Peter Wendover, and John William. John Robinson moved

to Mount Pleasant, P. E. 1., not far from Port Hill where he was

engaged in the ship-building industry.

On one occasion while over the Isle St. Pierre on business, a serious fire broke out and threatened to destroy the island. Mr. Robinson organized a fire brigade and with considerable effort brought it under control. For this service, the French government presented him with a valuable medal enclosed in a mahogany case. Anywhere throughout the French Dominions, the showing of this medal demanded for him immediate recognition. The medal is still

in the pQSSession of members of the Robinson family.

FAMILY OF JOSEPH ROBINSON AND HIS WIFE, MARY SMITH OF NEW YORK

i Hercules - died before coming to P. E. I.

ii Daughter - died before coming to P. E. 1.

iii‘ Thomas married Helen McCulloch and settled in Charlottetown.

iv Nancy married William Warren of North River.

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