From: Robbinsfamilysouthjersey@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Gary Robins [gdrobins@robinsgenealogy.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:30 PM To: Robbinsfamilysouthjersey@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Robbinsfamilysouthjersey] John K Robbins Family (Son of Edward H. Robbins and Grandson of Peter S. Robins) BEGIN These census records look to me to be for the same family, however there is a discrepancy in that Ruth appears to have only aged 6 years between the 1920 and 1930 census, and Dorothy appears to have only aged 7 years in the same time period. I wouldn't necessarily think that having the 1930 census in these circumstances would be important, however in this case the 1930 census is the only record that I'm aware of that provides information on who the husband of Dorothy was? Any thoughts by other researchers as to why the girls might have cut 3 - 4 years off their true age? 11 Jun 1900 Census Easton City, Pennsylvania Robbins, Jno K Born: Aug 1871*, Age: 27 Born NJ, Father Born NJ, Mother born NJ Occ Carriage Maker Laura S Born: Jan 1873, Age: 27 Born PA, Father Born PA, Mother born PA Ruth K Born: May 1894*, Age: 6 Born PA, Father Born NJ, Mother born PA Dorthy M Born: May 1898*, Age: 2 Born PA, Father Born NJ, Mother born PA * Agrees with The Michael Shoemaker Book -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23-26 Apr 1910 Census Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania Robbins, John K. Age 38, Born NJ, Father Born NJ, Mother born NJ Occ: Fruit & Produce Dealer Laura S. Age 36, Born PA, Father Born PA, Mother born PA Ruth K. Age 15, Born PA, Father Born NJ, Mother born PA Dorothy M. Age 12, Born PA, Father Born NJ, Mother born PA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Jan 1920 Census Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania Robbins, John K. Age 48, Born NJ, Father Born NJ, Mother born NJ Occ: Buyer Paint Mfg Co. Laura S. Age 46, Born PA, Father Born PA, Mother born PA Ruth K. Age 25, Born PA, Father Born NJ, Mother born PA Dorothy Age 21, Born PA, Father Born NJ, Mother born PA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Apr 1930 Census Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania Robbins, John K. Age 58, Born NJ, Father Born NJ, Mother born NJ Occ: Manager Brush F??? Laura S. Age 57, Born PA, Father Born PA, Mother born PA Ruth Age 31**, Born PA, Father Born NJ, Mother born PA Moss, Thomas Age 27, Dorothy Age 28***, Born PA, Father Born NJ, Mother born PA * Ruth should be about 35 ** Dorthy Should be about 31 END