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Notable Births & Deaths for Robinson ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Robinson. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Amelia Earhart     (Aviation pioneer)
    • Full name: Amelia Mary Earhart
    • She was born in Atchison (KS) on July 24, 1897 (a Saturday) and died on July 2, 1937 (a Friday) at the age of 40. She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Atchison is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Robinson.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Amelia Earhart<1>
  • Richard Jamison     (Actor)
  • Franklin Parker     (Actor)
    • Also known as: Franklyn Parker
    • He was born in Fillmore (MO) on November 8, 1900 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 12, 1962 (a Tueday) at the age of 61. The body was cremated.
    • Fillmore is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Robinson.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Franklin Parker<1>
  • Stanley Price     (Actor)
  • Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker     (Professional baseball)

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.