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Robert Wasson Lynn 1830 – 1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1830

Birth Location: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 7 November 1913

Death Location: Henry Co IA

Father: Ayers Lynn

Mother: Charlotte McFerran

Spouse(s): Mary Kean

Children(s): William Linn, Fanny Linn, Elma Linn, Charlotte Linn, Laura Limn, Charles Linn, Maud Linn, Jessie Linn, Edith Linn

In 1830, Robert Wasson Lynn entered the world in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Ayers Lynn and Charlotte McFerran. In 1870, Robert Wasson Lynn resided in Scott, Henry, Iowa, United States. In 1880, Robert Wasson Lynn resided in Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA. Robert Wasson Lynn married Mary Kean, and had children including William Linn, Fanny Linn, Elma Mary Linn, Charlotte Linn, Laura B Limn, Charles Linn, Maud Linn, Jessie M Linn, Edith M Linn. Robert Wasson Lynn passed away in 1913 in Henry Co IA.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Robert Wasson Lynn entered the world in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Ayers Lynn and Charlotte McFerran.
  • In 1870, Robert Wasson Lynn resided in Scott, Henry, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1880, Robert Wasson Lynn resided in Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA.
  • Robert Wasson Lynn married Mary Kean, and had children including William Linn, Fanny Linn, Elma Mary Linn, Charlotte Linn, Laura B Limn, Charles Linn, Maud Linn, Jessie M Linn, Edith M Linn.
  • Robert Wasson Lynn passed away in 1913 in Henry Co IA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Lynn's Ancestors

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Robert Lynn
1830 – 1913
Birth Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Ayers Lynn
1772 – 1840
Redstone, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Charlotte McFerran
1780 – 1855
Hancock, WASHINGTON, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Andrew Lynn
1728 – 1794
New Jersey, USA
Mary (Ashercraft) Johnson
1733 – 1814
Town Creek, Allegany, Maryland, United States
Samuel McFerren
1756 – 1790
Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret McMullen
1756 – 1816
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Lynn
1700 – 1800
Rachel Crowe
1704 – 1750
PETER JOHNSON
1690 – 1754
MARY ASHERCRAFT
1699 – 1744
Samuel McFerren
1730 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Ashercraft
Mary Bickerstaff

Robert Lynn's Descendants

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Robert (Wasson) Lynn (9 Jul 1830 – 7 November 1913) m. Mary Kean (Dec 1844 – )
  1. 1. William Linn (abt 1869 – )
  2. 2. Fanny Linn (abt 1870 – )
  3. 3. Elma (Mary) Linn (19 January 1872 – 02 July 1945) m. William (Lownes) Canby (10 October 1864 – 19 July 1943)
    1. 1. Florence (Mary) Canby (16 September 1899 – 07 January 1984)
    2. 2. Blanche (Eliza) Canby (25 Aug 1902 – 14 November 1990) m. Raymond (Francis) Anderson (25 January 1899 – 19 August 1986)
      1. 1. Richard (Elwin) Anderson (30 May 1926 – 21 Sep 2003)
      2. 2. Duane (William) Anderson (23 Apr 1928 – 17 Feb 2006) m. Schmidt
    3. 3. Charles (William) Canby (17 January 1909 – 21 February 2005)
  4. 4. Charlotte Linn (abt 1874 – )
  5. 5. Laura (B) Limn (Sep 1877 – )
  6. 6. Charles Linn (abt 1879 – )
  7. 7. Maud Linn (abt 1880 – )
  8. 8. Jessie (M) Linn (Nov 1883 – )
  9. 9. Edith (M) Linn (Jan 1891 – )

Robert Lynn's Timeline

6 Records

1830
9 Jul 1830
Birth of Robert Wasson Lynn in Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 40
Robert Wasson Lynn resided here in Scott, Henry, Iowa, United States
Scott, Henry, Iowa, United States
1880
1880
Age 50
Robert Wasson Lynn resided here in Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA
Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 70
Robert Wasson Lynn resided here in Marion, Henry, Iowa, USA
Marion, Henry, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 80
Robert Wasson Lynn resided here in Center, Henry, Iowa, USA
Center, Henry, Iowa, USA
1913
7 November 1913
Age 83
Death of Robert Wasson Lynn in Henry Co IA
Henry Co IA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1830
    Event Place: Brownsville, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa; Roll: M593_395; Page: 336B; Image: 678; Family History Library Film: 545894
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Henry, Iowa; Roll: 436; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240436
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Henry, Iowa; Roll: T624_405; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374418
    [5] Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa; Roll: M593_395; Page: 336B; Image: 678; Family History Library Film: 545894

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scott, Henry, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Henry, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Henry, Iowa; Roll: 436; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1240436

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Henry, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Henry, Iowa; Roll: T624_405; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374418

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 November 1913
    Event Place: Henry Co IA
    Record Source: Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winfield, Henry County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Web: Iowa, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

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