Robert H. Binford was born in Moscow, Hickman Co., Kentucky, April 9, 1836; was brought by his mother in 1838 to Fulton County were he lived the rest of his life. His father, Robert Binford, was born near Richmond, Virginia, removed to Kentucky in 1827 and died in 1838. He was the son of Thomas S. Binford of Virginia. Subject's mother, Mary A., daughter of Gideon Jarrett of Rutherford County, Tennessee, died in 1879 at the age of 75 years. To her and her husband were born, Gideon J., Mary R. (Walgamott), subject and Pinkney S. G. February 3, 1858 subject married Miss Sarah P., daughter of Lunsford and Frances (Bird) White of Fulton County and to them have been born Pinkney L., Gertrude (Robinson), Harriet T. (Aunt Hattie), Alonzo, Atlanta (died in early childhood), Virginia B. and a twin brother Walter, Lucian R., Charles W., Pompey, Mary Inez (Aunt Daisy and Earle.
He was a farmer and extensive livestock trader, riding horseback all over his native section. His farm consisted of 184 acres of valuable and productive land well improved. He was am ancient odd fellow and a Democrat.

The family history was taken from the Fulton County History Book 1860 Census - Fulton Co., Kentucky
Binford, R. H.  24, Ky
Sarah  19, Ky
Pink L.  1, Ky

1870 Census - Fulton Co., Kentucky
Binford, R. H.  33, Ky
Sarah J.  29, Ky
Pinkney L.  11, Ky
Gertrude  9, Ky
Harry F.  8, Ky
Alonzo  5, Ky
Altantis  3, Ky
Virginia B.  10/12, Ky

Binford Home - 1/4 mile north of Mt. Carmel Church
l. to r.: Lon, horse, Pomp, Mary, Lucian, Earl,
Pa - R. H. Binford and Ma - Sarah P. White

Ma Binford with her 8 children
l. to r.: Earl, Gertrude, Pomp, Lon, Lucien,
Charles, Hattie and David

The Binford Family Cemetery is located east of Crutchfield, about seven miles norhteast of Fulton.