Gentleman Jim Robinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Gentleman Jim Robinson

Landowner in Manassas, VA

Date of Birth: 06-Oct-1799

Place of Birth: Bull Run, Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 15-Oct-1875

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Gentleman Jim Robinson

  • James Robinson (October 6, 1799 – October 15, 1875), known as Gentleman Jim, was born on the Pittsylvania Plantation of Landon Carter, Jr.
  • to a freewoman by the name of Susan aka "Annah".
  • He first rose to prominence as one of the wealthiest African Americans in the Manassas area, but is also known because his homestead was located between the lines of the Confederate and Union armies during two major battles of the Civil War.

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