Robert
Fearn
Born in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Robert Fearn
and Eliza Maria Henderson
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Elizabeth Lee (Coles) Fearn
— married
24 Jul 1858 in Madison, Alabama, United States
Descendants 
Died
at age 43
in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States
Profile last modified
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Biography
Robert Fearn was born on 20 Feb 1830 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States, son of Robert Fearn and Eliza Maria Henderson.[1]
In the 1850 census Robert (age 20) was in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States.[2]
Robert (28) and Elizabeth Lee Coles (18) were married on 24 Jul 1858 in Madison, Alabama, United States. Elizabeth was born on 4 Jun 1840 in Chatham, Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States. Their children were:
- Maria Henderson Fearn 1859-1864
- Kate Coles Fearn 1861-1881
- Elizabeth Lee Fearn 1863-1955, m. Lusk
- Mary Burton Fearn 1865-1952, m. Murray
- Robert Fearn 1867 - 1868 (died young)
- Thomas Fearn 1869-1881
- Robert Coles Fearn 1871-1881
- Pauline Henderson Fearn 1873-1907, m. Armstrong
Robert Fearn, Jr. Trustee for Eliza T. Coles
In April 1850 Robert Fearn Jr. was appointed trustee in a case against Walter Coles, the son of Catherine Coles. In Catherine's will, she left Walter the executor of her estate and was to hold in trust for her daughter Eliza, property and money that she would receive upon adulthood. Walter refused to on several occasions, prompting Robert to petition the Chancery Court for her.[3]
In the 1860 census Robert (age 30), Farmer, was in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama.[4]
In 1870, Robert (40) was living in Township 4 Range 1 District 50, Madison, Alabama. [5]
Robert Fearn, Jr died on 12 Mar 1873 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States, aged 43.[1] He is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery in Hunstsville, Alabama.[6]
In 1881 Kate, Thomas and Robert Fearn died.
Slaves
Robert was recorded in a slave schedule in 1850 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States as a slave owner of 10 enslaved people.[7]
Robert was recorded in a slave schedule in 1860 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, United States as a slave owner of 11 enslaved people.[8]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 175fF0-2012 Name Robert Fearn Birth Date 20 Feb 1830 Age at Death 43 Death Date 12 Mar 1873 Burial Place Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, USA
- ↑
1850 Census:
"1850 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama; Roll: 9; Page: 466a; Line Number: 31
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #19039594 (accessed 26 March 2024)
Robert Fearn (20) in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA. Born in Tennessee. - ↑ Virginia Memory, Robert Fearn Trust for Eliza Thompson Coles
- ↑
1860 Census:
"1860 United States Federal Census"
The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M653_15; Page: 226; Family History Library Film: 803015
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #11873487 (accessed 26 March 2024)
Robert Fearn (30), Farmer, in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama. Born in Tennessee.Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Robert Fearn M 30 Farmer Tennessee Eliza L Fearn F 20 Virginia Maria H Fearn F 11/12 Alabama Maria E Fearn F 60 Tennessee - ↑ 1870 Census:
"1870 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 4 Range 1 District 50, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M593_27; Page: 83A
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #13210624 (accessed 26 March 2024)
Robert Fearn (40), Farmer, in Township 4 Range 1 District 50, Madison, Alabama. Born in Tennessee.Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place Robert Fearn M 40 Farmer Tennessee Eliza Fearn F 30 Keeping House Virginia Kate Fearn F 8 Alabama Eliza Fearn F 5 Alabama Mary Fearn F 4 Alabama Thomas Fearn M Alabama Eliza Coles F 59 Without Occupa Virginia Virginia Coles F 21 Without Occupa Alabama Cordelia Flora F 11 At Home Alabama - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #94275956 (accessed 29 March 2024)
Memorial page for Robert Fearn Jr. (20 Feb 1830-12 Mar 1873), citing Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, USA (plot: Block 11, Row 5); Maintained by Heather (contributor 47800689). - ↑
Slave Schedule:
"1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules"
The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8055 #90279008 (accessed 26 March 2024)
Robert Fearn, slave owner of 10 enslaved people, in 1850 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA. - ↑
Slave Schedule:
"1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules"
The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7668 #94335452 (accessed 26 March 2024)
Robert Fearn, slave owner of 11 enslaved people, in 1860 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA.
- History of Alabama and Dictionary of Alabama Biography, Volume 3 page 567 FEARN
By Thomas McAdory Owen https://books.google.com/books?id=nkoUAAAAYAAJ&lpg=PA567&ots=3z0xqC6L-F&dq=%22%20fearn%22%20%22pittsylvania%20county%22&pg=PA567#v=onepage&q=%22%20fearn%22%20%22pittsylvania%20county%22&f=false
- Geneanet Community Trees Index
Name Robert Fearn Gender M (Male) Birth Date 20 févr. 1830 (20 Feb 1830) Birth Place Huntsville, Alabama, USA Marriage Date 24 juil. 1858 (24 Jul 1858) Marriage Place Madison, Alabama, USA Death Date 12 mars 1873 (12 Mar 1873) Death Place Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, USA Father Robert Fearn Mother Eliza Maria Henderson Spouse Eliza Lee Coles Child Pauline Henderson Armstrong Daniel Fearn Elizabeth Lee Leila Fearn George Fearn Kate Coles Fearn Maria Henderson Fearn Mary Burton Fearn Pauline Henderson Fearn Robert Coles Fearn Robert Fearn Robert Fearn Thomas Fearn Elizabeth Lee Leila Lusk Mary Murray View on Geneanet https://gw.geneanet.org/mmacconnell?n=fearn&oc=&p=robert
- Alabama Marriages, 1809-1920
Name Robert Fearn Gender Male Spouse Eliza Lee Coles Spouse Gender Female Marriage Date 24 Jul 1858 Marriage Place Madison Performed By M. G. Surety/Perf. Name Fred A. Ross OSPage 278
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