Birth

Robert was born at Hardington in about 1795.

Marriage

He married Amy Park at Hardington on 7 January 1822. The couple set up a home at Hardington Marsh.

Occupations

After many years working as a sailcloth worker, Robert changed to retail selling. In March 1856, he was a higgler, in 1859, a shopkeeper and in April 1861, a fish seller.

By April 1871, all of Robert and Amy’s children had left home, Robert and Amy lived in Barry Lane (possibly in a house owned by William White), and Robert worked as a labourer.

Death

Amy died in December 1875, aged 77; Robert died in May 1877, aged 82.

Children

Robert and Amy had nine sons and one daughter.