1808

George Washington Robinson is born in Providence, Rhode Island.

c. 1832

G.W. Robinson, Machinist, Ballard Place

1837

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

October 20: E. & G.W. Robinson: “Method of Attaching Glass Knobs to Metallic Sockets”

U.S. Patent No. 434

June 10: G.W. & Ezra Robinson: “Spring-Bolt for Door and Other Locks”

U.S. Patent No. 1626

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

U.S Patent No. 2,452

September 30: G.W. & Ezra Robinson: “Steering Apparatus for Vessels”

U.S. Patent No. 2797

1859

G.W. Robinson: “Steering Apparatus”

U.S. Patent No. 23,265

1861

G.W. Robinson: “Steering Apparatus”

U.S. Patent No. 32,719

1872

George Washington Robinson dies in Roxbury, Boston, Mass.