Amy Esther (Clark) Robins (1902 - 1999)

Born 8 Aug 1902 in Pepin, Pepin, Wisconsin, United States

Ancestors

Daughter of Harvey Leroy Clark and Mary Emma (Card) Clark

Wife of Wesley John Robins — married 8 Apr 1925 in Gardena, Los Angeles, California

Descendants

Died 21 Dec 1999 at age 97 in Carson, Los Angeles, California, United States

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Genealogically Defined

Biography

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Birth and Parents

Amy Esther Clark^[1][2] was born August 8,1902^[1][2][3] in Pepin, Pepin Co., Wisconsin^[1][2] to Harvey Leroy Clark^[1] and Mary Emma Card^[1][2]

Early Life

1 June 1905, Resident in Pepin, Pepin, Wisconsin. Age 2. Amy Was living with her parents Hanry L 30 and Mary E 35 on a farm that her father owned with a mortgage. Her Birth Place is recorded as Wisconsin.^[4]

On January 8,1907,her sisters Ilene and Iva were born in Nelson, Buffalo, Wisconsin when Amy was 4 years old.

15 April 1910, Amy was attending school and living with her parents and twin Sisters Iva and Ilene and her wd aunt Ida Royene. In a home that he father was renting in Wabasha Ward 3, Wabasha, Minnesota.^[5]

Harvey Clark Head M 36 Wisconsin

Mary Clark WifeF 40 Minnesota

Amy Clark Daughter F 7 Wisconsin

Iva Clark Daughter F 3 Wisconsin

Irene Clark Daughter F 3 Wisconsin

Ida Royene Sister F 33 Minnesota

In 1918, Amy at age 16, nursed both her parents through the spanish flu and did not contract it.

21 Febuary 1920, Amy was not attending school at age 17, but was able to read and write. She was living with her parents and twin Sisters on a farm that her father owned in Pepin, Pepin, Wisconsin.^[6]

Harvey Clark, Head M 43 Wisconsin

Mary Clark, Wife F 49 Minnesota

Amy Clark, Daughter F 17 Wisconsin

Iva Clark, Daughter F 12 Wisconsin

Ilene Clark, Daughter F 12 Wisconsin

Marriage

Amy age 22 was married to Wesley John Robins age 32 in Gardena Los Angeles,Califorina on April 4,1925.^[7]

Home Life

In 1926 Amy Robins was living at 1222 Hyatt ave with her husband Wesley and his parents Isaac and Sarah Robins. Amy was working as a House Wife.^[8]

In 1928 Amy Robins was living at 1236 Lecouvreur ave as a Hawf,R with her Husband Wesley who was a Carpenter,R.^[9]

On April 1,1930, Amy and Wesley were renting a home at 1236 Lecouvreur ave for $18 Dollars a Month ($259.44 dollars in 2015) She was a Hawf and Wes was a Carpenter, Both Voted R.^{[10] [11]}

Wesley J Robins Head 37 Michigan

Amy E Robins Wife 27 Wisconsin

In 1934, Amy and wesley was living at 1237 Hyatt ave and both Voted D.^[12]

From 1935 thru 1952 Amy and Wesley was living at 1216 Hyatt ave.

1 April 1940, Amy was living with her husband at 1216 Hyatt that was valued at 2500 dollars. near her Father- in-law Isaac Robins.In Wilmington, Los Angeles, California^[13][14]both voted as D.^[15]

Wesley Robins Head 47 Michigan

Amy E Robins Wife 37 Wisconsin

On 1 April 1950, Amy was living with her husband and two son at 1216 Hyatt.^[16]

Oct 1965 she was elected conductress of the World war one veterans auxiliary. year before she was president

Nov 1965 was the second v.p of the wilmington grandmothers Club

Death

Amy Died December 21,1999^[3] in Carson, Los angeles county, Califorina and was buried in the Wilmington Cemetery, in Wilmington, California.^[17]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} "Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRKY-VJL : 12 December 2014), Amy Esther Clark, 08 Aug 1902; citing Pepin, Pepin Co., Wisconsin, reference vol. 4, pg.307:01024; FHL microfilm 1,305,142.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} "Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VH4Y-VG9 : 4 December 2014), Amy E Clark, 08 Aug 1902; from "Wisconsin Births, 1820-1907," database, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2000); citing Pepin, Wisconsin, reel 0236, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Vital Records Division, Madison.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014.Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.
4. ↑ Wisconsin. Wisconsin State Census, 1905. Microfilm, 44 reels. Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin.
5. ↑ Year: 1910; Census Place: Wabasha Ward 3, Wabasha, Minnesota; Roll: T624_728; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374741
6. ↑ Year: 1920; Census Place: Pepin, Pepin, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2009; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 149
7. ↑ "California, County Marriages, 1850-1952," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K8NZ-XMN : 28 November 2014), Wesley John Robins and Amy E Clark, 08 Apr 1925; citing Los Angeles, California, United States, county courthouses, California; FHL microfilm 2,074,517
8. ↑ California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 Los Angeles County 1926 Roll 18 ,#163 and 164
9. ↑ California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 Los Angeles County|1928|Roll 23
10. ↑ California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968| Los Angeles County 1930|Roll 27
11. ↑ Year: 1930; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 155; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0581; Image: 126.0; FHL microfilm: 2339890
12. ↑ California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968| Los Angeles County|1934|Roll 35
13. ↑ Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_431; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 60-1262
14. ↑ U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 for Amy E Robins| California San Pedro 1952
15. ↑ California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968| Los Angeles County|1950 Roll|81
16. ↑ Home in 1950: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 3396; Sheet Number: 11; Enumeration District: 66-2577
17. ↑ Find A Grave Memorial# 19753391

• Paternal and Maternal relationships are confirmed with an AncestryDNA test match between Jennifer Robins and her first cousin once removed Virginia Marie (Baker) Roberts (1924 - 2019). Their most-recent common ancestors are Harvey Leroy Clark and Mary Emma Card, the great grandparents of Jennifer Robins and the grandparents of her cousin. Predicted relationship reported by AncestryDNA: 1st-2nd cousins based on sharing 367 cM across 19 segments.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed with an AncestryDNA test match between Jennifer Robins and her Third Cousin. Their most-recent common ancestors are Carlton Bryon Clark and Mary Jane McCain. Predicted relationship reported by AncestryDNA: 4th – 6th Cousin based on sharing 48 cM across 3 segments.

• Maternal relationship is confirmed with an AncestryDNA test match between Jennifer Robins and her Third Cousin. Their most-recent common ancestors are Sherman Eber Card and Amy Emma Drake. Predicted relationship reported by AncestryDNA: 2nd – 3rd Cousin based on sharing 93 cM across 3 segments.