110 YEARS AGO, ON APRIL 25, 1916

 

 

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Age:  43¼
Served: 11¼ years
January 13, 1905 to April 25, 1916

 

OFFICER

Sam was born on January 20, 1874 in Blanchester, Ohio to Charles and Isabella (Schueler) Robins.

We know nothing of his first 29 years until he showed up in Cincinnati as a hostler living at 421 Central Avenue. Three years later, five men of good reputation nominated Sam to be appointed as Substitute Patrolman. He was appointed to the position on January 13, 1905.

On March 17, 1905, Sam married May E. Best. They were living at 638 W. 4th Street. The next year, they were living at 755 Carlisle Avenue. He was promoted to Patrolman on July 10, 1906. By 1909, they were living at 810 W. 9th Street. About 1911, they had a son, John Robins. In 1912, they moved to 722 W. 9th Street.

 

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