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Birkin, Robert, 1851-1916

 Person

Biographical History

Robert Birkin (1851-1916) was a butcher and ancestor of Virlie Vincent Westwood.

Robert Birkin was born July 28, 1851 in Nottinghamshire, England to Reuben Birkin and Ruth Woolatt. He was married to Elizabeth Roland on November 15, 1875 in Basford, England. They immigrated to Utah in 1889. Robert Birkin passed away July 7, 1916 in Provo, Utah.

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

FamilySearch, 12 September 2018 (Robert Birkin; born September 1851 in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England; died 7 July 1916 in Provo, Utah, Utah; son of Reuben Birkin and Ruth Woolatt; married Elizabeth Roland; butcher; immigrated to Utah 1889)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

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