1800

1808

George Washington Robinson is born in Providence, Rhode Island.

1825

c. 1832

G.W. Robinson, Machinist, Ballard Place

1837

G.W. Robinson & Co., 4 Richmond Street.

Enoch, George W., and Ezra B. Robinson manufacture glass door knobs.

E. & G.W. Robinson: “Method of Attaching Glass Knobs to Metallic Sockets”

U.S. Patent No. 434

1837

G.W. & Ezra Robinson: “Spring-Bolt for Door and Other Locks”

U.S. Patent No. 1626

1840

G.W. & Ezra Robinson: “Spring-Fastener for Window Sashes.”

U.S Patent No. 2,452

1842

Gridley J.F. Bryant, Draftsman

G.W. & Ezra Robinson: “Steering Apparatus for Vessels”

U.S. Patent No. 2797

1842

1850

G.W. Robinson: “Steering Apparatus”

U.S. Patent No. 23,265

1859

G.W. Robinson: “Steering Apparatus”

U.S. Patent No. 32,719

1861

1872

George Washington Robinson dies in Roxbury, Boston, Mass.

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