Smith, Robert

Birth Name Smith, Robert 1a 2a
Gender male
Age at Death 81 years, 7 months, 2 days

Notes

Note

Robert Smith was b. New London, the son of John Smith and Sarah Vincent. His first marriage was to Bethany Murphy. They had seven children: William Thomas, Alexander, Sarah Ann, Robert Hall, Joseph Edward, Hugh John, and Calvin Benjamin (Mar 1876). After Bethany's death in March 1876, he married MATILDA CAROLINE MURPHY August 22, 1877 in Alberton, Prince Edward Island.

Children of MATILDA MURPHY and ROBERT SMITH are:
Gertrude 1877
MISY SMITH, b. 1879, Prince Edward Island.
DONALD SMITH, b. 1883, Lot 2, Prince, Prince Edward Island.
ALFRED SMITH, b. 1885, Lot 2, Prince, Prince Edward Island.
MARY ELLEN SMITH, b. April 22, 1886, Lot 2, Prince Edward Island.
ARVIE SMITH, b. 1888, Lot 2, Prince, Prince Edward Island.
Honora SMITH, b. 1890, Lot 2, Prince, Prince Edward Island.
Winnifred May 1899

In 1881: Robert Smith 45, Matilda Smith 27, Joseph Smith 11, John Smith 8, Sarah A Smith 14, Gerty Smith 5, Missy Smith 2.

1891 Household Members: Robert Smith 54, Matilda Smith 35
Robert Smith 23, Joseph Smith 21, John Smith 17, Gertie Smith 15, Missie Smith 10, Daniel Smith 8 , Alfred Smith 6, Arvie Smith 3, Honora Smith 1. Sarah Smith 89 (Mother)

1901 Household Members: Robert Smith 65, Mathilade Smith 30, Missy Smith 22 (Gertie? or Missy?), Dannial Smith 20 , Freddey Smith 17 (Alfred), Herbey Smith 12 (Arvie), Annogah (Honora) Smith 10, Margrit Smith 8, Willam Smith 12 - however, many of the dates of birth given in this census record are not an exact match with their baptismal record.

1911 Household Members:
Robert Smith 77, Mathilda Smith 45, Herley Smith 20, Missy Smith 28, Hannah (Honora) Smith 19, Maggie Smith 16, Winnefred M Smith 10.

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth July 16, 1835 New London, Lot 21, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada not in the PEI Baptismal Index; July 16 1835 in the 1901 census 1b 2b
Death February 18, 1917 Prince Edward Island, Canada dates from gravestone  

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Smith, JohnApril 7, 1801November 10, 1888
Mother Vincent, Sarah1800December 30, 1891
    Sister     Smith, Mary Anne March 9, 1828 April 19, 1871
    Sister     Smith, Elizabeth about 1830 January 26, 1893
    Sister     Smith, Sarah Maria October 1, 1831 1879
         Smith, Robert July 16, 1835 February 18, 1917
    Brother     Smith, John September 28, 1838 August 28, 1879
    Brother     Smith, William Archibald April 1842 January 16, 1930
    Sister     Smith, Catherine Matilda August 16, 1845 1849
    Brother     Smith, Joseph F 1847 May 10, 1871
    Sister     Smith, Jane Catherine September 15, 1849 December 8, 1905

Families

Family of Smith, Robert and Murphy, Bethany

Married Wife Murphy, Bethany ( * 1843 + March 6, 1876 )
 
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage December 8, 1861      
Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Smith, William ThomasAugust 9, 1862before 1956
Smith, AlexanderJanuary 10, 1864December 17, 1869
Smith, Sarah AnnFebruary 20, 18661882
Smith, Robert HallMay 22, 1868before 1956
Smith, Joseph EdwardNovember 29, 1869May 25, 1921
Smith, Hugh JohnAugust 17, 1873October 13, 1956
Smith, Calvin BenjaminMarch 1, 18761972

Family of Smith, Robert and Murphy, Mathilda Caroline

Married Wife Murphy, Mathilda Caroline ( * October 1865 + March 5, 1920 )
 
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage August 22, 1877 Alberton, Lot 4, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada    
Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Smith, Gertrude ElizabethOctober 20, 1877October 27, 1927
Smith, MissieAugust 19, 1879before 1956
Smith, Daniel RolandNovember 29, 1881July 17, 1955
Smith, Frederick Alfred Hervie FredOctober 5, 18831966
Smith, Mary EllenApril 22, 1886March 5, 1887
Smith, Herbert Alfred Herbie HervieFebruary 1, 1888August 15, 1956
Smith, Honora Hannora NoraApril 24, 1890February 19, 1958
Smith, Maggie MayNovember 30, 1891before 1956
Smith, Lettie AbinaMay 23, 1894March 21, 1895

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Source References

  1. 1911 Census of Canada
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        Birth date: September 1833 Birth place: Prince Edward Island Residence date: 1911 Residence place: Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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        Birth date: September 1833 Birth place: Prince Edward Island Residence date: 1911 Residence place: Prince, Prince Edward Island, Canada

  2. 1901 Census of Canada
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        Birth date: 1835 Birth place: Pe Residence date: 1901 Residence place: Lot (township/canton) 2, Prince (west/ouest), Prince Edward Island, Canada

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        Birth date: 1835 Birth place: Pe Residence date: 1901 Residence place: Lot (township/canton) 2, Prince (west/ouest), Prince Edward Island, Canada