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Robert Byron Graves 1921 – 1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1921

Birth Location: Halifax, Canada

Death Date: 1981

Death Location: Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

Father: Cornelius Graves

Mother: Lima Murphy

Spouse(s): Rita Graves

Children(s): William Lawrence, Elizabeth Graves

In 1921, Robert Byron Graves entered the world in Halifax, Canada, born to Cornelius Robert (Neil) Graves and Lima Vivienne Murphy. In 1921, Robert Byron Graves resided in 19 North Park, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Cana. Robert Byron Graves married Rita Mary Lawrence Graves, and had children including William "Bill" Byron Lawrence, Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Graves. Robert Byron Graves passed away in 1981 in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Robert Byron Graves entered the world in Halifax, Canada, born to Cornelius Robert (Neil) Graves and Lima Vivienne Murphy.
  • In 1921, Robert Byron Graves resided in 19 North Park, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Cana.
  • Robert Byron Graves married Rita Mary Lawrence Graves, and had children including William "Bill" Byron Lawrence, Elizabeth "Betty" Jane Graves.
  • Robert Byron Graves passed away in 1981 in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Graves's Ancestors

Self
Robert Graves
1921 – 1981
Birth Place: Halifax, Canada
Parents
Cornelius Robert (Neil) Graves
1898 – 1943
The Lodge, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lima (Vivienne) Murphy
1898 – 1978
Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
John (Robert) Graves
1857 – 1918
North River, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Eliza ((Ella) Amanda) Munro
1868 – 1941
Sheet Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
William (Edward) Murphy
1833 – 1911
Ship Harbour, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Elizabeth (Jeanette) Newcomb
1855 – 1948
Pleasant Harbour, Halifax Co, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
George Graves
1831 – 1911
Anne Jollimore
1834 – 1911
John Munroe
1831 – 1893
Louisa Helphard
1833 – 1911
James Murphy
1805 – 1883
Maria Parker
1809 – 1901
Henry Newcomb
1821 – 1875
Mary Snyder
1824 – 1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Graves
1792 – 1872
Nancy Hume
1800 – 1881
Christian Jollimore
1778 – 1858
Catherine Westhaver
1786 – 1863
James Munro
1804 – 1886
Lydia Jackson
1810 – 1844
Henry Hilpert
1785 – 1857
Louisa Doane
1805 –
Thomas Murphy
1777 – 1848
Elizabeth Murphy
1787 – 1872
Phineas Parker
1771 – 1818
Catherine Fraser
1786 – 1872
Owen Newcomb
1776 – 1850
Anna Beaver
1780 – 1868
Stephen Snyder
1796 – 1867
Mercy Spinney
1794 – 1885

Robert Graves's Descendants

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Robert (Byron) Graves (18 Mar 1921 – 1981) m. Rita (Mary Lawrence) Graves (05 Feb 1919 – 14 Feb 1997)
  1. 1. William ("Bill" Byron) Lawrence (1 Jun 1950 – ) m. Dolores Green
    1. 1. Amy Graves m. Antonio Sciuto
      1. 1. Scuito
      2. 2. Scuito
      3. 3. Scuito
    2. 2. Robert Graves m. Tracey Emmerson
      1. 1. Ivy Graves (2015 – )
      2. 2. Graves
  2. 2. Elizabeth ("Betty" Jane) Graves (01 June 1950 – ) m. Thomas ("Tom") Mulrooney (22 Jan 1947 – ) m. Gerald (Lawrence) Myatt (1950 – )
    1. 1. Sarah (Myatt) Schafer (19 May 1978 – ) m. Jason (Alan) Schafer (31 Mar 1970 – )
      1. 1. Samantha ("Jasper" Joy Apoline) Schafer (19 Jan 2011 – )
      2. 2. Maxwell (Lawrence) Schafer (07 Apr 2015 – )
    2. 2. Larry Myatt (1 Dec 1979 – ) m. Drew Buchanan (20 Feb 1978 – ) m. Allison Bambury
      1. 1. Clara (Anne) Myatt (21 Nov 2009 – )
      2. 2. Nolan (Lawrence) Bambury (13 Mar 2001 – )
    3. 3. Pamela (Myatt) Steeves (22 May 1985 – ) m. Joseph ("Joe") Steeves (22 Nov 1977 – )
      1. 1. Braylon (Randall) Steeves (17 Mar 2008 – )
      2. 2. Wesley (Lawrence) Steeves (27 Nov 2010 – )
      3. 3. Trenton (Joseph) Steeves (9 Dec 2014 – )

Robert Graves's Timeline

5 Records

1921
18 Mar 1921
Birth of Robert Byron Graves in Halifax, Canada
Halifax, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Robert Byron Graves resided here in 19 North Park, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
19 North Park, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1946
1946
Age 25
Robert Byron Graves resided here in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1953
1953
Age 32
Robert Byron Graves resided here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1981
1981
Age 60
Death of Robert Byron Graves in Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Halifax, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, 1904-1954, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Records of Aliens Pre-Examined at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Prior to Admission at the U.S.-Canada Border, compiled 1923 - 1933; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3463; NAI Number: 3929766; Re
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Massachusetts, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 393
    [3] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Census Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 5
    [4] U.S., Passenger and Crew Lists for U.S. Bound Vessels Arriving in Canada, 1912-1939 and 1953-1962, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Manifests of Aliens Arriving at Halifax, Nova Scotia; NAI Number: 2842934; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 19 North Park, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Census Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1924
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Passenger and Crew Lists for U.S. Bound Vessels Arriving in Canada, 1912-1939 and 1953-1962, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Manifests of Aliens Arriving at Halifax, Nova Scotia; NAI Number: 2842934; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Massachusetts, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 393

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1953
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

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