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ALFRED ROBESON, farmer; P.O. Arcanum; the subject of this sketch is the son of Andrew Robeson, and grandson of John Robeson, who were early settlers of Butler Township; Alfred was born in Butler Township, in 1841, and has always lived in the neighborhood of his birth; he remained on the farm with his parents during his youth, and began teaching in winter when about 18 years of age, and continued winter, teaching and cropping, etc., during the summer for about ten years; he purchased his present farm which contains 120 acres. He was married in 1868 to Nancy Clarke; she is the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Clarke, formerly residents of Butler Township but now of Arcanum; they began domestic life, soon after their marriage, on the farm, in Sec. 35, where they now reside; Mr. Robeson is a life-resident of Darke Co., and, although a young man, is already one of its substantial citizens; he is a worthy member of the Masonic Order, and she is a worthy member of the Reformed Church, and both are respected members of society.