George C. is the 2nd son of Hiram Robinson.

Lieutenant George C. Robinson, was a soldier in the Civil War. He joined the 72nd New York Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted in Sickles's Excelsior Brigade May 1, 1861, and was mustered into the United States at Staten Island. The day following the first battle of Bull Run, the Regiment was ordered to the front, going to Washington and remaining in Camp Cadwell till spring. When it was ordered to Liverpool Point, Camp Wool, It was actively engaged in the siege of Yorktown and subsequently in the battle Wiliamsburg, where the brigade then marched toward Richmond. Reaching first the Chickahominy Swamp, remaining there until McCellan's retreat, taking part in the principal battles of those seven memorable days.

Mr. Robinson was taken sick at the second battle of Halvern Hill and was ordered to the hospital at Fortress Monroe, where he remained two months, rejoining his regiment at Warrenton Junction going then to Fredericksburg. The following winter his regiment was encamped at Falmouth, and in the early part of May 1863 fought at Chancellorsville where Mr. Robinson was unfortunately taken prisoner. He was sent to Libby Prison, and after a short stay there, he was sent to Camp Parole, at Annopolis, and then to Camp Destruction near Alexandria where he was confined for 5 months. He joined his regiment again at Culpepper Court House, and afterwards went into winter quarters at Brandy Station. In the spring of 1864, he fought in all the battles of the campaign leading to Richmond, and was at one of them, wounded in the leg, but not sufficiently to cause him to leave the regiment. While in the front at Petersburg, the time of service of his regiment expired, and it was consolidated with the 120th New York Volunteer Infantry. On an order discharging all non-commissioned officers, Mr. Robinson was mustered out of the service in October 1864 as an Orderly Sergeant.

While at home on his veteran furlough, Mr. Robinson was married to Miss Sarah C. Eels, a daughter of Samuel Eels III. They had 5 children: Elmer E., Bert L., Seymour B., Samuel E., and Clara H.

He was a member of the Ben Marvin Post, in which he has served as Vice-Commander. He was active in the Militia Company of Walton, and was appointed Second Lieutenant of the Company, a position which he held for ten years. He was also an important member of the Walton Rifle Team. As one of the leading citizens of the town of Walton.