Headstone of Walter R. and Tolbert McElroy Robbins, sons of H. R. and A. E. Robbins, Nixburg United Methodist Church Cemetery, Coosa County
9 April 2026 · Photograph by Matt Wade
Named here: Walter R. Robbins (24 September 1880 – 15 April 1882), Tolbert McElroy Robbins (13 December 1887 – 28 September 1888), H. R. Robbins (their father; author of the Robbins sketch in Brewer's Coosa history, a son of Daniel Robbins), A. E. Robbins (their mother)
Transcription
Double marble headstone, the top in two arches:
Left: WALTER R. | Right: TOLBERT McELROY
Centre: SONS OF / H. R. & A. E. ROBBINS
Left: SEPT. 24. 1880 / APR. 15. 1882 | Right: DEC. 13. 1887 / SEPT. 28. 1888
Citation: Photograph of the headstone of Walter R. and Tolbert McElroy Robbins, Nixburg United Methodist Church Cemetery, Nixburg, Coosa County, Alabama, taken by Matt Wade on 9 April 2026.
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| Person | Fact | Document says | Tree says | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter R. Robbins | Birth, death | 24 September 1880 – 15 April 1882 | not in the tree | new (unplaced) |
| Tolbert McElroy Robbins | Birth, death | 13 December 1887 – 28 September 1888 | not in the tree | new (unplaced) |