Locating Lost Siblings, Henry Robbins Family

This report traces the early life and family history of Henry Millard Robbins (1892–1961), revealing a poignant story of hardship, resilience, and eventual reconnection. Born in Fort Collins, Colorado, Henry was one of ten children of William M. Robbins and Mary “Mollie” Holcomb. Following a troubled marriage marked by abuse and poverty, Mary filed for divorce in 1902 and left the family, leading to the children being removed by the state and placed in foster homes and institutions. Despite being separated, many of the siblings maintained ties and later lived in close geographic proximity across Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Nebraska. The report uses census data, newspapers, and archival records to document each sibling’s path, while also providing insight into the child welfare system of the era. Vivid and thorough, the research reconstructs a fragmented family history shaped by difficult circumstances but anchored in enduring sibling bonds.

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Project Type: Genealogy research - family history research, document acquisition

Client Type: Individuals & Families​ - multiple Robbins family members (descendants of William and Mollie Robbins)

Client: Georgia C.

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