In 1767, John Robbins built his house, on Old Main Street in Rocky Hill, on land he had purchased from the Duke of Cumberland, who had earlier been granted the land by George II. The house was later used as a tavern, known as the Duke of Cumberland Inn. The brick Georgian-style house was updated in the Colonial Revival style in 1910.
John Robbins House (1767)
I am a descendant of John Robbins who settled in Wethersfield Con while the other four brothers settled in parts of Mass. I just come into some of the family history this year 2009. Last year I acquired an oil painting of the Robbins homestead from my brother Donald Burr Robbins I was born Karen Jean Robbins. I woud love to meet some of the remaining family.
Sorry did not include my e-mail krwade@windstream.net
Karen Robbins Wade
granddad John Ingersoll Robbins
dad William Burr Robbins whose mother came out of the John Burr family from England born in England around 1600 and died in Fairfield Ct. 1672
Hi: I am related to the George Robbins family of Chelmsford, Mass. We did have a Burr Robbins, he was born in Broome co., New York Thanks Carolyn
I have a George Robbins From Chelmsford Mass in my family tree. He was Born 1640, then would be Benjamin Robbins in 1684. I would be interested in exchanging info if you think they are the same George Robbins.
I am also a descendant of 1 John Robbins, 2 Captain Joshua Robbins, 3 Joshua Robbins, 4 Nathaniel Robbins, 5 Joshua Robbins (DAR connection), 6 Joshua N. Robbins. By then the family had moved from Wethersfield, CT to Pittsfield, MA. Willing to share or receive information on this line.
My gggrandfather was John Robbins born Hartford 1796, married Lucy Goodwin. Last 2 children were adopted by Ralph Cheney & his wife, Lucy’s sister. Don’t know if there’s any telation.
I, too, am a 10th generation descendant of George Robbins. A relative, Omer Robbins wrote a book-“A Robbins Family History”, and I have that. It began with George, but I have wanted to learn of earlier history. Thank you for this blog.
Karen Robbins is my aunt and I would love to visit the house with some of my family members one day.
I recently did an extensive genealogy search and found that John Robbins, who settled in CT (in the current day Old Lyme area)around 1620 was my great grandfather, 8 times removed. He is known as one of the first puritan settlers in CT. The line was researched starting with my Grandfather, Fremont Bartholomew. Currently pushing back through England prior to 1620 and finding the line goes much deeper.
I am wondering if anyone can help me find an ancestor, Timothy Robbins born circa 1774? Perhaps one of the MA Robbins line? I find in Sturbridge Vital Records he had children die in 1794 and 1795. In Sturbridge records there is an Ichabod Robbins. Are these related to the CT. line? Thanks for any help you can provide.
My name is Ron Robbins and I am a direct descendant of Esquire John Robbins who built the Duke of Cumberland Inn on Old Main Street in Rocky Hill, CT. Our family still lives on Old Main Street in the Grand Georgian Farmhouse built in 1790 by Esq. John Robbins’son Elijah Robbins. The home holds the unique distinction of the oldest house in Rocky Hill, CT continously owned by the same family. I have been in the Esq. John Robbins house (aka Duke of Cumberland Inn) many times and it is rich with history. My email address is rfrobbins@cox.net if you would like to know more.
I Have the original Connecticut Pay table voucher Dated July 6th 1789 Payable to John Robbins ESQ. for the sum of Two Pounds signed by Oliver Wolcott Jr. Connecticut Comptroller in 1789, If you would like a copy or want to purchase the original Please Email Me Gary. Historydocs@yahoo.com