Robert Albin was born in Douglas County, Illinois October 23rd, 1854 and died at Wanette, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma August 27th, 1915 age 60 years, 10 months, and 4 days. He came with his parents to Kansas in 1858, and remained there until 1903 when he moved with his family to Wanette, Oklahoma where he has since made his home. He was converted in 1883 and united with the Soldier Valley Brethren Church from which he transferred his membership to Wanette, Oklahoma. He was married to Sarah Heath March 22nd, 1884. To this union were born seven children, all of whom survive him except Martha who died August 8th, 1897. Those living are: Lina Fairbanks of Havensville, Kansas; Henry Albin of Bucklin, Kansas; Mrs. Charley Myers of Soldier, Kansas; Naomi Hunt of Cranfills Gap, Texas; and George Albin of Wanette, Oklahoma. Also, two sisters: Mrs. Ella Crane of Tecumseh, Oklahoma; and Mrs. J. Wkyert of Soldier, Kansas. Many of these relatives were present at his bedside and did all that loving hands could do to relieve his suffering. Mr. Albin was greatly devoted to his family. He was a kind father and loving husband and was liked by all who knew him. As a citizen, he was an honest man, and always did what he could for the best interest of his family and community in which he lived. The funeral took place at his residence, five miles northwest of Wanette, Oklahoma, conducted by Rev. West, Pastor of United Brethren Church of Wanette, text being, Psalms 23.4 "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me." He was a member in good standing of the M. W. A. Lodge Camp No. 3041 in Havensville, Kansas, and the F.A.U. Camp No. 203 at Havensville, Kansas. The remains were laid to rest Saturday, August 28th, 1915 in the Wanette, Cemetery to wait the resurrection morning. As printed in the "HAVENSVILLE REVIEW", September 9th, 1915, Havensville, Kansas, U.S.A.