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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:

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