Source: Pioneer and Historical Collection of Michigan - Date 1877
Robbins, Freeman
Captain Freeman Robbins was born at West Dennis, Barnstable county, Mass., July 6, 1806. He came to Michigan in 1841, and settled in Troy. He went to sea when 11 years old, and followed that occupation 24 years, advancing step by step to captaincy. He died May, 1887, aged 81 years.