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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:

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 / MSS 9109, Virlie Vincent Westwood family history papers

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