William Robinson

William Robinson (September 18, 1794 – May 13, 1864) was an American slave holder and benefactor of the Robinson Female Seminary in Exeter, New Hampshire, and the Summerville Academy in the Augusta, Georgia, historic district of Summerville. Repaired portrait of William Robinson which hung in the William Robinson grammar school in Augusta GA.

Early life and education William Robinson was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, on September 18, 1794. While a child, his parents died, and he was left without property.

He attended Phillips Exeter Academy.

A monument erected over his remains at Augusta has this inscription:—

WILLIAM ROBINSON Born in Exeter, N. H., September 18, 1794.

Died at Summerville, Ga., May 13, 1864. A resident of Augusta and vicinity for nearly fifty years, he was known as a courteous gentleman, an honorable merchant, and a benefactor to the poor. His name will be held in grateful remembrance by the people of his birthplace and of his adopted home, for the bounty which secured to their children, and children's children, the priceless benefits of education.