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Robert Small 1746–1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Jan 1746

Birth Location: Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: May 1799

Death Location: Monroeton, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Small

Mother: Jane Baker

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Norris

Children(s): Mary Small, Abraham Small, Samuel Small, William Small, Thomas Small, James Small, John Small

The story of Robert Small began in 1746 in Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA. In 1775, Robert Small resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1776, Robert Small resided in Susquehannah Hundred, Harford, Maryland, USA. Robert Small married Elizabeth Norris, and had children including Abraham Small, James David Small, John Sr Small, Mary Polly Small, Samuel Small, Thomas Small, William Small. Robert Small passed away in 1799 in Monroeton, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Small began in 1746 in Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1775, Robert Small resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1776, Robert Small resided in Susquehannah Hundred, Harford, Maryland, USA.
  • Robert Small married Elizabeth Norris, and had children including Abraham Small, James David Small, John Sr Small, Mary Polly Small, Samuel Small, Thomas Small, William Small.
  • Robert Small passed away in 1799 in Monroeton, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Small
1721–1775
Birth Location: Aller, Somerset, England
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Jane Baker
1725–1785
Birth Location: Aller, Somerset, England
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Norris
1754–1820
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA,
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Children(s)

Mary Small
1792–1818
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
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Abraham Small
1790–1840
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
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Samuel Small
1788–1862
Birth Location: –
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William Small
1786–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Thomas Small
1784–1850
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
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James Small
1781–1830
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
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John Small
1775–1830
Birth Location: Harford, Maryland, USA
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Robert Small's Ancestors

Self
Robert Small
1746–1799
Birth Place: Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Parents
John Small
1721–1775
Aller, Somerset, England
Jane Baker
1725–1785
Aller, Somerset, England
Grandparents
William Small
1690–1747
Milverton, Somerset, England
Etell (Hunt) ?
–1727
Great-Grandparents
Robert Small
1654–1728
Agnes Pring
1654–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert *
1621–1676
Elizabeth 9GGM
1625–1654
Leonerd Oing
1620–
Agnes Pring
1620–

Robert Small's Descendants

1.
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Robert Small (04 Jan 1746–May 1799) m. Elizabeth Norris (1754–1820)
  1. 1. Mary ("Polly") Small 1792–1818 m. James McElroy 1789–1847
    1. 1. Mary McElroy 1811–1860 m. Jonas Geurin 1789–1852
      1. 1. Anne Gerring 1845– m. William (S) James 1843–1901
        1. 1. Lenorah ("Nora" Neal) James 1880–1951 m. George (Wilbur) Ellingwood 1879–1933
        2. 2. Jackie James 1880–
        3. 3. Joie (Berthell) Dixon 1883–1946
        4. 4. Gordon James 1888–1966
      2. 2. Jacob (S) Gearen 1836–
      3. 3. Martha (J.) Geurin 1843–
      4. 4. Margaret (Delilah) Geurin 1850–
      5. 5. Elizabeth (J.) Geurin 1854–
      6. 6. Cynthia Geurin 1840–
      7. 7. Samuel (N.) Geurin 1833–
    2. 2. Robert McIlroy 1815–1878
    3. 3. William McElroy 1812–1886
    4. 4. John McIlroy 1810–
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Josephine) McElroy 1818–
  2. 2. Abraham Small 1790–1840
  3. 3. Samuel Small 1788–1862
  4. 4. William Small 1786–1860
  5. 5. Thomas Small 1784–1850
  6. 6. James (David) Small 1781–1830
  7. 7. John (Sr) Small 1775–1830

Robert Small's Timeline

10 Records

1746
04 Jan 1746
Birth of Robert Small in Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
1775
30 Jan 1775
Age 29
Robert Small resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1776
1776
Age 30
Robert Small resided here in Susquehannah Hundred, Harford, Maryland, USA
Susquehannah Hundred, Harford, Maryland, USA
1778
21 Dec 1778
Age 32
Robert Small was married in New Jersey, United States
New Jersey, United States
1780
1780
Age 34
Robert Small resided here in Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 44
Robert Small resided here in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1793
1793
Age 47
Robert Small resided here in Evesham, Burlington County, NJ
Evesham, Burlington County, NJ
1799
May 1799
Age 53
Death of Robert Small in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
1799
1799
Age 53
Robert Small - Probate in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 54
Robert Small resided here in Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina
Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Jan 1746
    Event Place: Evesham, Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, U.S., Colonial Census, 1776
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1778
    Event Place: New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1683-1802

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1775
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Dunlap's Pennsylvania Packet, the General Advertiser; Publication Date: 30 Jan 1775; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: Susquehannah Hundred, Harford, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1776-1890, Jackson, Ron V.; Accelerated Indexing Systems, Comp.; Maryland Census, 1772-1890
    [2] Maryland, U.S., Colonial Census, 1776

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: County Tax Ratables, Jun 1780 [New Jersey State Library]; Call Number: FHL Film 411289; Page Number: 7; Family Number: 30

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Rockingham, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 534; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Evesham, Burlington County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Rockingham, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 455; Image: 463; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Evesham
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1683-1802

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockingham
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1780-1926 (Rockingham County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1799
    Event Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1780-1926 (Rockingham County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monroeton, Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1780-1926 (Rockingham County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History
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