Andrew J. Robinson, a well-to-do farmer of Dallas Township, was born in Logan County, Ohio, on February 17, 1829. He is the son of Joshua and Rachel (Willits) Robinson, who were natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively. In rather early life the father removed to Ohio, where he was married. Soon after marriage they began farming in Logan County, Ohio, where the mother died when Andrew J. was about two years old. Later in life the father remarried. He died in Logan County about eighteen years ago. He was a successful farmer, and in politics was a Whig. Andrew J. was principally reared by an uncle, and received a country-school education. In the fall of 1859 he immigrated to Missouri, and the same year entered 120 acres of land in De Kalb County, which is a portion of the farm he now owns. His farm now consists of 240 acres. It is under a high state of cultivation, with good improvements. On April 10, 1862 he was united in marriage with Miss Martha J. Roberts, a native of Tennessee. They have four children, viz.; Ellis E., Albert, Amanda and Charles. Mr. Robinson is a Republican. He and his wife are worthy members of the Missionary Baptist Church,
Source: History of Andrew and DeKalb Counties, Missouri (Chicago: Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1888), p. 582.