leonard robinson
1931-1999
Life Story
Birth & Parentage
Leonard Robinson was born on June 22, 1931, in Newton County, Mississippi, to Eugene Robinson (1906–1976) and Mattie Mae Green Robinson (1907–1970).
Early Life & Occupation
In 1950, at the age of eighteen, Leonard’s occupation was listed as washing cars at a service station, reflecting the types of entry-level work available to young African American men in Newton County during the mid-twentieth century.
Marriage & Family
Leonard Robinson married Mary Alice Walker (1931–2004). From this union, the following children were born:
- Amea Robinson
- Dale Robinson
- Denise Robinson
- Diane Robinson
- Marilyn Robinson
- Lillian D. Robinson (1955-2021)
- Leonard Robinson, Jr. (1962–1978)
Migration
During the 1960s, Leonard Robinson and his family migrated to Chicago, Illinois, part of the broader movement of Southern African American families seeking expanded economic opportunities and improved living conditions in northern cities.
Death & Burial
Leonard Robinson passed away on October 1, 1999. He is laid to rest at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church graveyard.
Resting Place
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Graveyard
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1940 Federal Census
- 1950 Federal Census
- U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
- U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
- U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
- U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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