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Robert Thomas 1796 – 1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 MAY 1796

Birth Location: London Derry, Ireland

Death Date: 6 Mar 1880

Death Location: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

Father: Robert Thomas

Mother: Mary None

Spouse(s): Martha Aikin, Martha Aiken

Children(s): William Thomas, Frances Thomas, John Thomas, Daniel Thomas, Martha Thomas, James Thomas, George THOMAS, Mary Thomas, Samuel Thomas, Robert Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Elen Thomas, Maria Thomas

The story of Robert Thomas began in 1796 in London Derry, Ireland. In 1851, Robert Thomas resided in Renfrew, Canada West (Ontario), Canada. Robert Thomas married Martha Aikin, Martha Aiken, and had children including William Thomas, Frances (Fanny) Thomas, John Thomas, Daniel Thomas, Martha Thomas, James Thomas, George THOMAS, Mary Thomas, Samuel Thomas, Robert Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Elen Thomas, Maria Thomas. Robert Thomas passed away in 1880 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Thomas began in 1796 in London Derry, Ireland.
  • In 1851, Robert Thomas resided in Renfrew, Canada West (Ontario), Canada.
  • Robert Thomas married Martha Aikin, Martha Aiken, and had children including William Thomas, Frances (Fanny) Thomas, John Thomas, Daniel Thomas, Martha Thomas, James Thomas, George THOMAS, Mary Thomas, Samuel Thomas, Robert Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Elen Thomas, Maria Thomas.
  • Robert Thomas passed away in 1880 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Thomas
Birth Location: –
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Mary None
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Martha Aikin
1808 – 1887
Birth Location: London Derry, Ireland
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Martha Aiken
1805 –
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

William Thomas
1829 – 1885
Birth Location: Ireland
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Frances Thomas
1832 –
Birth Location: Ireland
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John Thomas
1836 – 1880
Birth Location: London Derry, Ireland
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Daniel Thomas
1838 –
Birth Location: Westmeath, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Martha Thomas
1838 –
Birth Location: Westmeath, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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James Thomas
1843 –
Birth Location: Westmeath, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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George THOMAS
1844 –
Birth Location: Westmeath, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Mary Thomas
1845 –
Birth Location: Westmeath, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Samuel Thomas
1846 – 1873
Birth Location: Westmeath, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Robert Thomas
1847 – 1878
Birth Location: Westmeath, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Sarah Thomas
1848 –
Birth Location: Westmeath, Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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Elen Thomas
1834 –
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
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Maria Thomas
1841 –
Birth Location: Leeds, Yorkshire, England
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Robert Thomas's Ancestors

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Robert Thomas
1796 – 1880
Birth Place: London Derry, Ireland
Parents
Robert Thomas
Mary
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Thomas's Descendants

1.
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Robert Thomas (2 MAY 1796 – 6 Mar 1880) m. Martha Aikin (20 AUG 1808 – 20 AUG 1887) m. Martha Aiken (1805 – )
  1. 1. William Thomas (June 24, 1829 – October 1885)
  2. 2. Frances ((Fanny)) Thomas (1832 – ) m. John Higgison (17 JUN 1826 – 11 MAY 1888)
    1. 1. Matilda Higgison (3 Mar 1859 – 3 Jan 1933) m. Edmond (Joannes Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (12 Oct 1856 – 12 June 1935) m. Edward Vanderbeck (1857 – )
      1. 1. Lillian (Matilda Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (6 Feb 1888 – 1 Jul 1949) m. William (HENRY) McClennon (13 Apr 1868 – Feb 1949)
        1. 1. Leonard ((Len) Henry McClennon) (McLennan) (Feb. 24, 1910 – 29 Jun 1990) m. Daisy Brimley (27 Aug 1916 – 27 Dec 1995) m. Thelma (Helena) White (16 Nov 1915 – 4 Mar 2010)
        2. 2. Earl (Emerson (Em) Alexander McClennon) (McLennan) (14 September 1912 – 26 Aug 1966) m. Hazel (Valetta) Jarvis (5 Jun 1911 – May 16, 1995)
        3. 3. Gertrude (Elizabeth) McClennon (10 Jun 1916 – 23 Feb 1997) m. Cleburne (Bird) Cassidy (1915 – )
        4. 4. Edna (Susan) Archard (16 Feb 1921 – 9 April 2011) m. Ernest (Edward) Archard (01 Oct 1920 – 1995)
        5. 5. Bernice (Ailene McClennon) (McLennon (10 APR 1931 – ) m. Walter (William) Alexander (15 Oct 1921 – 14 Feb 2004)
        6. 6. Bernice (Ailene) McClennan (10 Apr 1931 – )
        7. 7. Bernice (Ailene) McClennan (10 Apr 1931 – )
      2. 2. William (John Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (8 Jan 1890 – 5 Dec 1956) m. Vanderbeck (Vanderbeke)
      3. 3. Arthur (Cyril Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (13 Feb 1892 – 21 Sep 1953) m. Anna (Ellen) Shea (13 Sep 1900 – 19 Mar 1973)
        1. 1. Ellen (Matilda Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (30 JUN 1918 – 15 Dec 2004) m. Percy (Eric) Turner (31 Mar 1911 – ) m. Raymond (Edward) Authier (15 Oct 1921 – 05 Oct 1997)
        2. 2. Leonard (Nelson Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (19 Apr 1920 – 11 May 1993)
        3. 3. Mary (Winnifred) Vanderbeck (07 Nov 1921 – 01 Sep 1970)
        4. 4. William (Cecil Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (16 Dec 1922 – 16 Oct 1999) m. Mary (Rita) Laplante (25 Jun 1922 – 03 Sep 1983) m. Frances Ward (Feb 1922 – )
        5. 5. Dennis (Edmond Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (08 Jun 1925 – 8 Mar 1945)
        6. 6. Doris (Mae) Wood (13 Apr 1930 – 9 Jun 2006) m. Norman (Leroy) Wood (30 May 1928 – 12 Feb 2008)
        7. 7. Thomas (Arthur Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (04 Oct 1932 – 25 Apr 2010) m. Grace (Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck)
        8. 8. Robert (Daniel Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (17 Jul 1939 – 15 Mar 2005)
        9. 9. Marjorie Miller
      4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth (Martha)) Vanderbeck (13 Mar 1894 – 04 Sep 1968) m. David (Lawrence) Rosamond (18 Apr 1894 – 12 Aug 1969)
        1. 1. Dora (Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (24 Jan 1915 – 21 Aug 1922)
        2. 2. Hazel Rosamond (28 Sep 1920 – ) m. Murray Wilson (1919 – 13 Feb 1989)
        3. 3. Gladys (M) Rosamond (28 Sep 1921 – 19 July 1990) m. Lester (Henry) Wilcox (16 April 1919 – 20 Sep 2003)
        4. 4. Bennett Rosamond (02 Jan 1923 – 09 Feb 1948)
        5. 5. Rachel (Norma) Rosamond (25 Apr 1924 – )
        6. 6. Russell (Edmond) Rosamond (22 December 1926 – 15 May 2005)
      5. 5. Martha (Ann Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (6 Feb 1896 – 22 Apr 1922)
      6. 6. Ellen Vanderbeck (1897 – )
      7. 7. Edward Vanderbeck (22 Mar 1897 – 20 May 1897)
      8. 8. Robert (Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (6 May 1897 – 03 Dec 1963) m. Ruth (Amelia) Berndt (21 Oct 1904 – 20 Jun 1967)
        1. 1. Kenneth (William) Vanderbeck (1 June 1922 – )
        2. 2. Marion (Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (abt 1923 – )
        3. 3. Doris (Justine Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (27 Dec. 1924 – 20 Feb. 2003) m. Robert Raglan
        4. 4. Mansford (Edward Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (8 Apr 1926 – 1 April 1991) m. Marion (Doreen) Higgison (7 Jun 1929 – March 14, 2006)
      9. 9. Francis (Fannie Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (11 Feb 1901 – 22 Mar 1901)
      10. 10. Margaret (Sedina Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (27 APR 1902 – 27 MAR 1987) m. Charles (Garnet) Mitchell (04 Dec 1906 – 1991)
        1. 1. Garnet Mitchell (06 Mar 1937 – 04 May 2012) m. Margaret Whitmore
      11. 11. Daniel (Edward Vanderbeke) (Vanderbeck) (06 May 1905 – 28 May 1905)
      12. 12. Leonard Vanderbeck (Feb 1910 – 1993)
    2. 2. Elizabeth Higgison (1864 – )
    3. 3. William (John) Higgison (1866 – 7 APR 1947)
  3. 3. John Thomas (November 6, 1836 – 1880)
  4. 4. Daniel Thomas (17 May 1838 – )
  5. 5. Martha Thomas (December 25, 1838 – )
  6. 6. James Thomas (June 6, 1843 – )
  7. 7. George THOMAS (March 27 1844 – )
  8. 8. Mary Thomas (1845 – )
  9. 9. Samuel Thomas (March 6, 1846 – 4 Mar 1873)
  10. 10. Robert Thomas (September 24, 1847 – 24 Apr 1878)
  11. 11. Sarah Thomas (December 31, 1848 – )
  12. 12. Elen Thomas (abt 1834 – )
  13. 13. Maria Thomas (1841 – )

Robert Thomas's Timeline

5 Records

1791
1 May 1791
Robert Thomas was baptized in Saint Nicholas Within, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Saint Nicholas Within, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
1796
2 MAY 1796
Birth of Robert Thomas in London Derry, Ireland
London Derry, Ireland
1851
1851
Age 55
Robert Thomas resided here in Renfrew, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
Renfrew, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 75
Robert Thomas resided here in Wilberforce, Renfrew North, Ontario
Wilberforce, Renfrew North, Ontario
1880
6 Mar 1880
Age 84
Death of Robert Thomas in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Renfrew, Ontario, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 MAY 1796
    Event Place: London Derry, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 May 1791
    Event Place: Saint Nicholas Within, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Renfrew, Canada West (Ontario), Canada
    Record Source: 1851 Census of Canada East, Canada West, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, Year: 1851; Census Place: Renfrew, Canada West (Ontario); Schedule: A; Roll: C-11751; Page: 3; Line: 10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Wilberforce, Renfrew North, Ontario
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Wilberforce, Renfrew North, Ontario; Roll: C-10022; Page: 43; Family No: 143

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Renfrew North
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada Census Index, 1871

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1880
    Event Place: Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
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