IRWIN, ROBERT, was born Nov. 7, 1808, in Monongahela City, Pa. He came west when a young man, and was married in St. Louis, Mo., May 30, 1833, to Clara C. Doyle, who was born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 9, 1815. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin left St. Louis, crossing the Mississippi river on the ice when it was in motion, jumping the open space between the ice and the shore. They came by stage, stopping two nights on the way, and arrived in Springfield in January, 1834. They had five children in Springfield, two of whom died young--

ELIZA J., born Feb. 7, 1834, in Springfield, was married there, August 11, 1859, to William H. Marston, who was born August 19, 1832, in Deerfield, New Hampshire. He went to New York in 1851, and came to Springfield first in 1853, spending part of each year in the latter city, until 1861. Mrs. Marston died Feb. 25, 1868, in New York, leaving three children, ROBERT I., LAURA and ELLA, who live with their father. After the death of his wife, Mr. Marston spent part of 1870 and '71 in London, England. He is now engaged in business at No. 36, Broad street, and resides at No. 110, West Forty-fourth street, New York City.

SARAH ELLA, born March 9, 1839, was married Oct. 5, 1865, in Springfield, Illinois, to Charles D. Chase a native of New Hampshire. They have one living child, a daughter, and reside in Deerfield, New Hampshire.

ROBERT T., born Oct. 30, 1844, is unmarried, and resides in his native city.

Robert Irwin formed a partnership with John Williams, as dry goods merchants, soon after he came to Springfield. His brother John was admitted to the firm, and still later the Irwin brothers transacted business alone, until Robert became connected with the Fire and Marine Insurance Co. Bank, first as Secretary, then as Cashier. He continued in the latter position until his death, March 8, 1865. His widow resides in Springfield, Illinois.