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Robert ELDER 1679–1746 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1679

Birth Location: Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Death Date: 28 Jul 1746

Death Location: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father:

Mother: John Elder

Spouse(s): Eleanor Gillespie

Children(s): James ELDER, David ELDER, Ann ELDER, Robert Jr, John ELDER, Thomas ELDER

In 1679, Robert ELDER entered the world in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to Janet And John Elder. In 1727, Robert ELDER immigrated to Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Robert ELDER married Eleanor Gillespie, and had children including Ann Elder, David Elder, James Elder, John Elder, Robert Elder Jr, Thomas Elder. Robert ELDER passed away in 1746 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1679, Robert ELDER entered the world in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to Janet And John Elder.
  • In 1727, Robert ELDER immigrated to Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Robert ELDER married Eleanor Gillespie, and had children including Ann Elder, David Elder, James Elder, John Elder, Robert Elder Jr, Thomas Elder.
  • Robert ELDER passed away in 1746 in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Elder
1645–1715
Birth Location: Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Eleanor Gillespie
1684–1742
Birth Location: Angus, Scotland
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Children(s)

James ELDER
1712–1818
Birth Location: Scotland
JE
David ELDER
1710–1753
Birth Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Ann ELDER
1713–
Birth Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Robert Jr
1704–1807
Birth Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
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John ELDER
1706–1792
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Thomas ELDER
1708–1752
Birth Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
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Robert ELDER's Ancestors

Self
Robert ELDER
1679–1746
Birth Place: Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
John Elder
1645–1715
Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert ELDER's Descendants

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Robert ELDER (1679–28 Jul 1746) m. Eleanor Gillespie (1684–25 Oct 1742)
  1. 1. James ELDER 1712–1818 m. Martha Cole 1710–1759 m. Elizabeth Maips 1714–1816
    1. 1. THOMAS ELDER 1740–1800 m. Sarah Vogan 1742–1799
      1. 1. Robert (Elder) Sr 1775–1834 m. Catherine Shoup 1771–1805
        1. 1. Robert (Elder) Jr 1800–1864 m. Matilda Smouse 1809–1860
      2. 2. John ELDER 1766–1834
      3. 3. William ELDER 1764–1844
      4. 4. Isabelle Elder 1771–
      5. 5. Margaret ELDER 1774–1777
      6. 6. James Elder 1777–1863 m. Sarah Worley 1776–1828 m. Nancy (E) Barnes 1779–1856
        1. 1. William Elder 1810–1894
        2. 2. Archor Elder 1815–1855
      7. 7. Jane ELDER 1783–
      8. 8. Margaret ELDER 1779–
    2. 2. Robert ELDER 1730–1799
    3. 3. David ELDER 1739–1813
    4. 4. Rosanna (Martha) ELDER 1754–
    5. 5. John ELDER 1756–1834
    6. 6. Agnes (Nancy) ELDER 1765–1859
    7. 7. James ELDER 1766–1843
  2. 2. David ELDER 1710–1753
  3. 3. Ann ELDER 1713–
  4. 4. Robert (ELDER) Jr 1704–1807
  5. 5. John ELDER 1706–1792 m. Mary Baker 1715–1749 m. Mary Simpson 1732–1786
    1. 1. Samuel Elder 1772–1815
    2. 2. Sarah Elder 1752–1822
    3. 3. John Elder 1757–1811 m. Elizabeth Awl 1761–1850
      1. 1. Mary Elder 1779–1831 m. John Forster 1777–1863
        1. 1. Theodore Forster –1883
        2. 2. William-M Forster 1820–1893
        3. 3. Catharine Forster 1802–1872
        4. 4. John-Elder Forster 1799–1879
        5. 5. Joshua-Elder Forster 1800–1864
        6. 6. Thomas Forster 1812–1889
      2. 2. Jacob Elder 1783–1816
      3. 3. John Elder 1785–
    4. 4. Ann (E) Elder 1754–1814
    5. 5. Mary Elder 1760–1843
    6. 6. David Elder 1769–1809
    7. 7. Eleanor Elder 1746–1775
    8. 8. Thomas (Elder) Esquire 1767–1853
    9. 9. Jane Elder 1762–1763
    10. 10. James Elder 1764–1827
    11. 11. Rebecca Elder 1775–
    12. 12. Michael Elder 1773–1850
    13. 13. Robert ELDER 1742–
    14. 14. Joshua ELDER 1744–
    15. 15. Grizel ELDER 1749–1769
  6. 6. Thomas ELDER 1708–1752 m. Margaret (Elizabeth Mary) Patterson 1710–1746

Robert ELDER's Timeline

3 Records

1679
1679
Birth of Robert ELDER in Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1727
1727
Age 48
Robert ELDER immigrated in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
1746
28 Jul 1746
Age 67
Death of Robert ELDER in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1679
    Event Place: Elderslie, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 33
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Pennsylvania Genealogies : Index of Surnames

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1720-1750
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Pennsylvania; Year: 1720-1750; Page Number: 278

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1727
    Event Place: Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1746
    Event Place: Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Abstracts, 1721-1820; Probate Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Pennsylvania Genealogies : Index of Surnames

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Abstracts, 1721-1820; Probate Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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