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Birkin, Elizabeth Roland, 1851-1916

 Person

Biographical History

Elizabeth Roland Birkin (1851-1916) was the wife of Robert Birkin and an ancestor of Virlie Vincent Westwood.

Elizabeth Birkin was born Elizabeth Roland on September 18, 1851 in Derbyshire, England, to George and Hannah Roland. She was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 23, 1882. On November 15, 1872 she was married to Robert Birkin in Basford, England. Elizabeth Birkin passed away April 27, 1916 in Provo, Utah.

Citation:
Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers, approximately 1818-2009 (Elizabeth Roland Birkin)

FamilySearch, viewed 12 Sept 2018 (Elizabeth Roland; born 18 September 1851 in Brinsley Wharf, Brinsley, Nottinghamshire, England; died 27 April 1916 in Provo, Utah, Utah; daughter of George Rowland and Hannah Mee; married Robert Birkin; alternate names: Elizabeth Rowland; Elisabeth Roland; Elisabeth Rowland)

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Alexander Hedquist materials, 1932-2009, bulk: 1932-1965

 Series — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239243600], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains flyers, reports, periodicals, speeches, newspaper clippings, photos, and biographical and genealogical information on Alexander Hedquist (including family group records on each of his three marriages). Materials produced during and related to his time as a pharmacist and banker/president of Farmers and Merchants Bank in Provo, Utah. Materials dated 1932-2009, bulk 1932-1965.

Dates: 1932-2009; Majority of material found within 1932-1965
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

Daniel and Marian Park Vincent family materials, approximately 1818-1990

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 3
Scope and Contents Contains a 'History of Marian Park Vincent and Daniel Vincent' (including a bio of Harvey John and Louisa Park Harper, a father's blessing on Louisa Park, patriarchal blessing on John Park, obituary of Louisa Smith Park, and clipping about the accidental death of young Albert Andrew Park), a photograph of their house with its corresponding deed, and a news clipping about Marian's mother, Mary Brockbank Park. Also contains scrapbook compiled by Mary Ann B. Vincent which contains various...
Dates: approximately 1818-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

Daniel Park and Mary Ann Birkin Vincent family materials, approximately 1865-1990

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to Daniel Park Vincent and Mary Ann Birkin and their children (with folders on Glen, Virlie, and Mary). Includes family records (mainly handwritten), religious documents, photographs, newspaper clippings, letters (including family Christmas newsletters), financial statements, funeral documents (including a film reel), and other family memorabilia.

Dates: approximately 1865-1990
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

George and Hannah Roland family materials, 2008

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197239243618], Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical records of George and Hannah Mee Roland and their children from Legacy (includes family group records for the George Roland and Hannah Mee family, and for the William Wheewall and Georgina Roland family). Dated July 2008.

Dates: 2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

Robert and Elizabeth Roland Birkin family materials, 1889-2008

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains genealogical information on Robert and Elizabeth Roland Birkin and their children (with specific folders on Reuben, Lucy, Robert Jr., Daisy, Rose (Lillian), Maude, William (Roland), and Virley), as well as letters and greeting cards, photographs, deeds, bank statements and cancelled checks, tax and estate records, receipts,and family memorabilia. Dated 1889-2008.

Dates: 1889-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

Roland and Sybil Vincent family materials, 1949-1952

 Series — Box 2: Series 2; Series 3; Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239243600], Folder: 6-8
Identifier: MSS 9109 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains materials related to Roland and Sybil Vincent and their three children (Janise, Roland Brent, and Colleen): one folder per child, containing newspaper clippings and/or funeral proceedings (Janise and Brent were unfortunately killed in car crashes in 1952 and 1949 respectively; Colleen was stillborn). Materials dated 1949-1952.

Dates: 1949-1952
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9109
Scope and Contents

Contains materials from multiple generations of Virlie Vincent Westwood's family including Robert Birkin, Elizabeth Roland Birkin, Daniel Park Vincent, Mary Ann Birkin Vincent, and more. Materials relate to their lives in Provo, Utah, including newspaper clippings, photographs, letters, bank statements, and a scrapbook of clippings. Dated approximately 1818 to 2009.

Dates: approximately 1818-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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