Nehemiah ROBEY

Notes:

see file Obits_Robey_Nehemiah for his obituary and internment information at the Congressional Cemetery of southeast Washington, DC; 16 Feb 2004

Obituary from Congressional Cemetery follows:----------------------
Robey, Nehemiah, d. 5 Mar 1899, 72 yrs 3 days [plot] R111/188

On Sunday, March 5, 1899, at 10 o'clock a.m., after lingering illness, Nehemiah Rogey, beloved husband of Octavia Robey, in the 72nd year of his age.
Farewell, dear father, sweet they rest,
Weary with years and worn with pain,
Farewell, till in some happy place
We shall behold thy face again.

'This ours to meet thee all our years
And tender memories of thee keep;
Shine in the Lord to rest, for so
He giveth His beloved sleep.

Funeral from Second Baptist Church, 4th street and Virginia avenue, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.p.
Friends and relatives invited to attend.

The Evening Star, March 6, 1899, p. 12
Death of Nehemiah Robey
Had Been a Resident of District Over Fifty Years
Nehemiah Robey died yesterday morning at his residence, No. 303 Harrison street, Anacostia, aged 72 years. He was on eof the odlest adn most widely-known citizens of thispart of the District. Born in Fairfax county, Virginia, Mr. Robey came to Anacostia over fifty years ago. He acquired considerable property in Anacostia. During the civil war, and for some time before and after, he was employed in this locatlity. He married in Anacostia. For over forty years Mr. Robey had been a member of teh Independent Order fo Odd Fellows, being connecting at the time of his death with Harmoney Lodge, No. 9, of which he was a past grand.

A widow and eight children survive him. The latter are Mrs. M.E. Ash, Mrs. O.V. Pitcher, Mrs. Annie Alder, Miss Emma J. Robey and Messrs. J.R., W.H. Benjamin F. and Thomas E. Robey. Funeral services over teh remains of teh deceased will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p'clock at teh SEcond Baptist Chruch, corner of 4th street and Virginia avenue southeast. The pastor, Rev. E. Hez Swem, will officiate. Mr. Robey had been an attendant at this church for some years. Harmony Lodge, No. 9, I.O.O.F., of Washington will be represented at the funeral.

The interment will be made at the Congressional cemetery

The Evening Star, March 8 1899, p.12
Funeral Nehemiah Robey
The funeral of Nehemiah Robey, who died Sunday morning at his residence in Anacostia, was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Second Baptist Chruch, 4th street and Virginia avenue southeast. The pastor, Rev. E. Hez Swem, officiated, assisted By Rev. E.W. Bliss of Anacostia. The pallbearers were selected from Harmony Lodge, No. 9, I.O.O.F., of which the deceased was a member, and from the men of the church. The rites of the lodge were conducted at the grave. The interment was made in Congressinoal cemetery.
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From 1870 census, Washington DC, p 86
Value of Real Estate $2000, Personal Estate $200
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From 1860 census, Washington DC, p 30
Value of Real Estate $400, Personal Estate $200
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Nehemiah — Octavia MORELAND. Octavia was born Abt 1836, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

1. John R ROBEY was born Abt 1854, DC.
2. Mary ROBEY was born Abt 1856, DC.
3. Nehemiah ROBEY was born Abt 1857, DC.
4. Annie W ROBEY was born Abt 1861, DC.
5. Octavia Virginia ROBEY was born 10 May 1865, Washington, DC.
6. William H ROBEY was born Abt 1867, DC.
7. Benjamin F ROBEY was born Abt 1873, DC.
8. Thomas E ROBEY was born Abt 1875, DC.
9. Emma J ROBEY was born Abt 1877, DC.