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Robert Saunders 1857–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1857

Birth Location: Pickering

Death Date: 21 Dec 1891

Death Location: British Columbia

Father: William Saunders

Mother: Mary Saunders

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Palister

Children(s): Zella SAUNDERS, Ethel Saunders

In 1857, Robert Saunders entered the world in Pickering, born to William Saunders And Mary Saunders. In 1871, Robert Saunders resided in Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada. Robert Saunders married Elizabeth Maria Palister, and had children including Ethel May Saunders, Zella Florence Victoria Saunders. Robert Saunders passed away in 1891 in British Columbia.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Robert Saunders entered the world in Pickering, born to William Saunders And Mary Saunders.
  • In 1871, Robert Saunders resided in Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada.
  • Robert Saunders married Elizabeth Maria Palister, and had children including Ethel May Saunders, Zella Florence Victoria Saunders.
  • Robert Saunders passed away in 1891 in British Columbia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Saunders's Ancestors

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Robert Saunders
1857–1891
Birth Place: Pickering
Parents
William Saunders
1833–1904
Pickering Township, Ontario
Mary Saunders
1831–1917
Toronto, York County, Ontario, Canada
Grandparents
Edward Saunders
1807–
New Brunswick, Canada
Hannah Norton
1807–1868
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Saunders's Descendants

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Robert Saunders (5 Nov 1857–21 Dec 1891) m. Elizabeth (Maria) Palister (1860–27 Mar 1890)
  1. 1. Zella (Florence Victoria) SAUNDERS 1884–1959
  2. 2. Ethel (May) Saunders 1879–1924

Robert Saunders's Timeline

8 Records

1857
5 Nov 1857
Birth of Robert Saunders in Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
1857
5 Nov 1857
Birth of Robert Saunders in Pickering
Pickering
1871
1871
Age 14
Robert Saunders resided here in Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
1881
1881
Age 24
Robert Saunders was employed
None
1881
1881
Age 24
Robert Saunders resided here in Matchedash and Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
Matchedash and Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
1891
1891
Age 34
Robert Saunders resided here in Orillia, Simcoe East, Ontario, Canada
Orillia, Simcoe East, Ontario, Canada
1891
21 Dec 1891
Age 34
Death of Robert Saunders in British Columbia
British Columbia
1891
21 Dec 1891
Age 34
Death of Robert Saunders
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1857
    Event Place: Pickering, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Orillia, Simcoe East, Ontario; Roll: T-6367; Family No: 54
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Matchedash and Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario; Roll: C_13252; Page: 121; Family No: 529
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario; Roll: C-9964; Page: 8; Family No: 22
    [4] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928, 1933-1934, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Series: MS932; Reel: 29

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1857
    Event Place: Pickering

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario; Roll: C-9964; Page: 8; Family No: 22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1881

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Matchedash and Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Matchedash and Orillia, Simcoe North, Ontario; Roll: C_13252; Page: 121; Family No: 529

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Orillia, Simcoe East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Orillia, Simcoe East, Ontario; Roll: T-6367; Family No: 54

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1891
    Event Place: British Columbia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1891

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