Hello,
I'm looking for a bit of helpful knowledge on early ROBINSON families please?
In 1655, THOMAS ROBINSON of Westmorland arrived in Lewes, Sussex. I beleive my family may originate from him or one of his brothers. He was one of the first 'Publishers of Truth' and was involved with The Seekers, who then devoloped into the Quaker movement. William Penn seems to have been a friend of George Fox and Thomas Robinson. George Fox (possibly also from Westmorland) was in Chichester in 1655.
I should like to know something of Thomas's family, if anyone has any information please?
Kind regards
Jill (Sussex)
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Since posting this ealier today, I have discovered that Ambrose Rigge and Thomas Robertson arrived together from Westmorland, to Chichester 1655. This leads me to believe that 'my' Thomas, may have actually been ROBERTSON rather than the name he used in Lewes, ROBINSON.
Amrose Rigge was born 1635 in Bampton. He left home at the age of about 20, in order to follow and support George Fox. He married a Mary Luxford and she had a child by him, whilst he was serving 7-10 years in Horsham (Sussex) gaol. For his Quaker activities.
The Thomas Robinson I have found in Lewes, was a Felt Maker (Hats etc), with a shop in the town. From the documents I have read, he seems to have been very heavily involved with the Quaker Movement. Also arriving in Lewes in 1655. Does anyone know if this could be the same chap?
Jill