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Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. 1854–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Apr 1854

Birth Location: Seaham Harbor, Durham, England

Death Date: 18 Apr 1915

Death Location: Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Hornsby

Mother: Mary Bell

Spouse(s): Jane Hetherington

Children(s): Thomas Sr, Herbert Hornsby, Hazel Hornsby, Bessie Hornsby, Robert Hornsby, Mary Hornsby, Alice Hornsby, Albert Hornsby, Ella Hornsby, Clarence Hornsby, Maude Hornsby, James Hornsby, Ellen Hornsby, Alice Hornsby, Mary Hornsby, Albert Hornsby, Clarence Horneby, Maudella Hornsby, Thomas Jr.

In 1854, Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. entered the world in Seaham Harbor, Durham, England, born to William Hornsby And Mary Ann Bell. In 1853, Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided in St Nicholas, Durham, England. In 1861, Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided in Dawdon, Durham, England. Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. married Jane Hetherington, and had children including Albert Hornsby, Alice Flora Hornsby, Alice Hornsby, Bessie Hornsby, Clarence Horneby, Clarence Hornsby, Ella Hornsby, Ellen Hornsby, Hazel Hornsby, Herbert Hornsby, James Hornsby, Mary Jane Hornsby, Maude Ella Hornsby, Maudella Hornsby, Robert Bob Hornsby, Thomas Hornsby Jr, Thomas Hornsby Sr. Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. passed away in 1915 in Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. entered the world in Seaham Harbor, Durham, England, born to William Hornsby And Mary Ann Bell.
  • In 1853, Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided in St Nicholas, Durham, England.
  • In 1861, Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided in Dawdon, Durham, England.
  • Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. married Jane Hetherington, and had children including Albert Hornsby, Alice Flora Hornsby, Alice Hornsby, Bessie Hornsby, Clarence Horneby, Clarence Hornsby, Ella Hornsby, Ellen Hornsby, Hazel Hornsby, Herbert Hornsby, James Hornsby, Mary Jane Hornsby, Maude Ella Hornsby, Maudella Hornsby, Robert Bob Hornsby, Thomas Hornsby Jr, Thomas Hornsby Sr.
  • Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. passed away in 1915 in Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Robert Sr.
1854–1915
Birth Place: Seaham Harbor, Durham, England
Parents
William Hornsby
1819–1862
Murton, Durham, England
Mary (Ann) Bell
1820–1866
Houghton, Durham, England
Grandparents
William Hornsby
1784–
Ann
1781–1840
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Sr.'s Descendants

1.
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Robert (Lynn Hornsby) Sr. (29 Apr 1854–18 Apr 1915) m. Jane Hetherington (6 April 1865–17 Jan 1938)
  1. 1. Thomas (Hornsby) Sr 1883–1964 m. Maude (Jessie (Ellen?)) Harris 1883–1971
    1. 1. Thomas (Wayne Hornsby) Jr 1904–1976 m. Irene Hart 1910–1991
      1. 1. Donald (E.) Hornsby 1933–2020
      2. 2. Shirley (J) Hornsby 1928–2019 m. John (Jerome) Sullivan 1923–2008
      3. 3. Carol Delheimer 1938–2015
        1. 1. Ray Delheimer 1904–1963 m. Eva Delheimer 1917–1978
      4. 4. Norma (Elaine) Gaddis 1927–2016 m. Donald Gaddis 1926–1998 m. Stanley (Everett) Artman 1920–1963
        1. 1. Sally (Jo) Lorey 1948–2012
    2. 2. Wanda (Nadine) Hornsby 1924–1924
    3. 3. Marion (Wilbur) Hornsby 1908–1979
    4. 4. George (Wesley) Hornsby 1903–1982
    5. 5. Eugene ("Gene" Evan) Hornsby 1913–1981
    6. 6. Deretha (Mae) Hornsby 1919–2004
    7. 7. Velma (Lucille) Hornsby 1909–1999
    8. 8. Virgil (Clark Hornsby) Sr. 1905–1961
    9. 9. Kenneth (Charles) Hornsby 1921–1981
    10. 10. Juanita (Marie) Hornsby 1911–2004
    11. 11. Maude Hornsby 1923–1923
    12. 12. Clifford (Raymond) Hornsby 1907–1907
  2. 2. Herbert Hornsby 1892–1981
  3. 3. Hazel Hornsby 1898–1994
  4. 4. Bessie Hornsby 1900–1932
  5. 5. Robert ("Bob") Hornsby 1886–1943
  6. 6. Mary (Jane) Hornsby 1890–1900
  7. 7. Alice (Flora) Hornsby 1895–1979
  8. 8. Albert Hornsby 1892–1947
  9. 9. Ella Hornsby 1885–1885
  10. 10. Clarence Hornsby 1907–1934
  11. 11. Maude (Ella) Hornsby 1902–1913
  12. 12. James Hornsby 1888–1894
  13. 13. Ellen Hornsby 1877–1885
  14. 14. Alice Hornsby 1895–1977
  15. 15. Mary (Jane) Hornsby 1878–1900
  16. 16. Albert Hornsby 1878–1947
  17. 17. Clarence Horneby 1908–
  18. 18. Maudella Hornsby 1902–
  19. 19. Thomas (Hornsby) Jr. 1905–

Robert Sr.'s Timeline

8 Records

1853
1853
Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided here in St Nicholas, Durham, England
St Nicholas, Durham, England
1854
29 Apr 1854
Birth of Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. in Seaham Harbor, Durham, England
Seaham Harbor, Durham, England
1861
1861
Age 7
Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided here in Dawdon, Durham, England
Dawdon, Durham, England
1875
1875
Age 21
Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided here in St Louis, Missouri, USA
St Louis, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 46
Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided here in Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1902
1902
Age 48
Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided here in Durham, England
Durham, England
1910
1910
Age 56
Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. resided here in Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
1915
18 Apr 1915
Age 61
Death of Robert Lynn Hornsby Sr. in Fairbury, Livingston, Illinois, United States
Fairbury, Livingston, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1854
    Event Place: Seaham Harbor, Durham, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: 318; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240318
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: T624_303; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374316
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3748; Folio: 46; Page: 2; GSU roll: 543181
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: St Nicholas, Durham, England
    Record Source: UK, Poll Books and Electoral Registers, 1538-1893

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Dawdon, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3748; Folio: 46; Page: 2; GSU roll: 543181

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1864
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: T624_303; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374316

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1866
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: 318; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240318

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: St Louis, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: 318; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1240318

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Durham, England
    Record Source: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946, UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indian Grove, Livingston, Illinois; Roll: T624_303; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1374316

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette Co.
    Record Source: Web: Kansas, U.S., Fraternal Order Death Index, 1873-1969

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Fairbury, Livingston, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Kansas, U.S., Fraternal Order Death Index, 1873-1969

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fairbury, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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