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Name |
Robbins, Caira (1866-1938) |
Born |
8 Jan 1866 |
Birthplace |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Deceased |
16 Sept 1938 |
Deceased where |
France |
Father |
Robbins, Orrin |
Mother |
Reeves, Hannah |
Notes |
One of the Robbins sisters, along with Eliza and Ida Robbins. |
Relationships |
raised by Grandfather Nathan in Arlington |
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1956.6.2* - Painting
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