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Robert James Somerville 1855–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1855

Birth Location: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Death Date: 6 Feb 1934

Death Location: Marlette, MI

Father: John Somerville

Mother: Sarah Johnstone

Spouse(s): Sarah Cripps

Children(s): Bertha Summerville

In 1855, Robert James Somerville entered the world in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to John Somerville And Sarah Johnstone. In 1860, Robert James Somerville resided in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA. Robert James Somerville married Sarah Cripps, and had children including Bertha Jane Summerville. Robert James Somerville passed away in 1934 in Marlette, MI.

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Biography

  • In 1855, Robert James Somerville entered the world in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to John Somerville And Sarah Johnstone.
  • In 1860, Robert James Somerville resided in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
  • Robert James Somerville married Sarah Cripps, and had children including Bertha Jane Summerville.
  • Robert James Somerville passed away in 1934 in Marlette, MI.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Somerville
1825–1894
Birth Location: parish, Ireland
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Sarah Johnstone
1826–
Birth Location: Dromore Parish, Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
SJ

Spouses(s)

Sarah Cripps
1852–1911
Birth Location: Eramosa, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
SC

Children(s)

Bertha Summerville
1886–1922
Birth Location: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
BS

Robert Somerville's Ancestors

Self
Robert Somerville
1855–1934
Birth Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
John Somerville
1825–1894
parish, Ireland
Sarah Johnstone
1826–
Dromore Parish, Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Thomas Somerville
1779–1854
Church Hill, Inishmacsaint Parish, County Fermanagh, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Grace Kinkade
1815–1861
Ireland, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Somerville's Descendants

1.
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Robert (James) Somerville (1855–6 Feb 1934) m. Sarah Cripps (4 April 1852–11 Nov 1911)
  1. 1. Bertha (Jane) Summerville 1886–1922 m. William (John) Young 1885–1957
    1. 1. Bessie (Elizabeth) Young 1910–1962 m. Cecil (A) Brabant 1905–1972
      1. 1. Roger (Douglas) Brabant 1934–1999 m. Mary (Catherine) Amey 1936–2020

Robert Somerville's Timeline

10 Records

1855
Jan 1855
Birth of Robert James Somerville in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1855
1855
Birth of Robert James Somerville
None
1860
1860
Age 5
Robert James Somerville resided here in Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1861
1861
Age 6
Robert James Somerville resided here in Scott, Ontario, Canada West, Canada
Scott, Ontario, Canada West, Canada
1880
1 Jun 1880
Age 25
Robert James Somerville resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1881
1881
Age 26
Robert James Somerville resided here in Billings and Campbell, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
Billings and Campbell, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
1900
1900
Age 45
Robert James Somerville resided here in Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Robert James Somerville resided here in Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1915
2 Apr 1915
Age 60
Robert James Somerville resided here in Minden City, Michigan, USA
Minden City, Michigan, USA
1934
6 Feb 1934
Age 79
Death of Robert James Somerville in Marlette, MI
Marlette, MI

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1855
    Event Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1058-1059
    [2] 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Billings and Campbell, Algoma, Ontario; Roll: C_13281; Page: 21; Family No: 92
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0131
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374687
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 30; Film Description: 1885 Leelanau-1885 Wexford
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [7] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Buel, Sanilac, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Scott, Ontario, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1058-1059

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Billings and Campbell, Algoma, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Billings and Campbell, Algoma, Ontario; Roll: C_13281; Page: 21; Family No: 92

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1882
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374687

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1884
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0131

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0131

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374687

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Minden City, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Minden City Herald; Publication Date: 2 Apr 1915; Publication Place: Minden City, Michigan, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 30; Film Description: 1885 Leelanau-1885 Wexford

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1934
    Event Place: Marlette, MI
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