Who was Robert Summers?

Robert Summers (1788–1858) was born in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Summers 1788–1858

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Feb 1788 · Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 09 Mar 1858 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father Robert Summers

Mother Isobel Weir

Spouse Elisabeth Naismith

Children George Summers, Isabella Summers, Isobel Summers, James Summers, Janet Summers, John Summers, Mary Summers, Mary Thomson Summers, Robert Summers, William Summers

Siblings James Summers, Jean Summers, William Summers

Records

1841 Scotland Census Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, … Scotland, Select Marriages

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Biography

In 1788, Robert Summers entered the world in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to robert summers and isobel weir. In 1841, Robert Summers resided in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Robert Summers married elisabeth naismith, and had children including george summers, isabella summers, isobel summers, james summers, janet summers, john summers, mary summers, mary thomson summers, robert summers, william summers. Robert Summers passed away in 1858 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Census 1841 Scotland Census
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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1788

Birth of Robert Summers in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1788

Robert Summers was baptized in, Dalserf, Lanark, Scotland

Baptism

1841

Robert Summers resided here in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Residence

1858

Death of Robert Summers in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Summers

This ancestor line traces from Paisley Abbey, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1316) to Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1788) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Summers (1788–1858) was born in Dalserf, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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