Robert Lilly
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Robert Washington Lilly (1830 - 1917)

Capt Robert Washington "Shooting Bob" Lilly
Born in Virginia, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married 5 Jun 1856 in Mercer County WVmap
Husband of — married 26 Oct 1864 in Mercer County, West Virginia, USAmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 87 in Summers County, West Virginia, USAmap
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Biography

Capt Robert Lilly served in the United States Civil War.
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): CO B 23 VIRGINIA INFANTRY - MILI CIVIL WAR SHARP SHOOTER CSA


Military Service - MILI CIVIL WAR SHARP SHOOTER CSA

Robert was born in 1830. Robert Lilly ... He passed away in 1917. He is a twin to Thomas.

"Historical Genealogy of the Basham, Ellison, Hatcher, Lilly, Meadows,Pack, Walker, and Other Families" pg. 63-65 Compiled by Charles Silas Hatcher."

Known as "Shooting Bob", was married twice. His first wife was Margaret Tiffany Lilly, his second was Mahala Farley. They settled on the Bench of Bluestone River.

He was the father of eight children: 1. Tina, who married a Meador; 2. Preacher James (Bench), who married Margaret Harvey; 3. Joseph, who married Martha Cox; 4. Jane, who married a Wills; 5. Levi; 6. Naaman married and lived near Hinton; 7. Minerva, who married Elder Drewry Farley, 8. Lithena, who married Albert Pack. "

Known Children borne of Margaret Tiffany & Robert W. Lilly:

  • 1. Levi A. LILLY
  • 2. Joseph Lilburn Lilly (1854 - 1899)*
  • 3. Lina LILLY
  • 4. Alifaire Alabama Lilly Lilly (1857 - 1916)*
  • 5. Minerva Ann LILLY Farley (1858 - 1929)*
  • 6. James Floyd Coleman LILLY "Preacher Jim Bench" (1860 - 1922)*
  • 7. Mary June LILLY
  • Married: 26 OCT 1864 in Mercer Co., VA

Known Children borne of Mahala Farley & Robert W. Lilly:

  • 1. Margarette T. LILLY
  • 2. Naman H. LILLY
  • 3. Lithena Miranda LILLY Farley (1872 - 1944)*
  • 4. Mahala T. LILLY Meador (1873 - 1934)*

"Shooting Bob" is one of the oldest citizens of the county with a record. He was a farmer and had the reputation for being a man of considerable bravery.

Parents:

  • Thomas Lilly (1802 - 1884)
  • Delila H Payne Lilly (1807 - 1884)

Spouses:

  • Margaret Tiffany Lilly Lilly (1830 - 1864)
  • Mahala Farley Lilly (1830 - ____)*

Siblings: Austin E. Lilly (1821 - 1873)* Levi Madison Lilly (1822 - 1913)* Lydia Lilly Meador (1828 - 1890)* Robert Washington Lilly (1830 - 1917) Thomas Henry Lilly (1830 - 1858)* Frances Malissa Lilly Lilly (1833 - 1871)*

Sources

  • Find A Grave: Memorial #78813316 - Created by: Walter Pack Family
  • Burial: Shooting Bob Lilly Cemetery - Ellison, Summers County WV
  • Has a photo of headstone on gravesite.
  • Military Papers MILI CIVIL WAR SHARP SHOOTER CSA
  • Burial: Shooting Bob Lilly Cemetery - Ellison, Summers County West Virginia,

Marriage

Date: 1864 Place: Mercer Bride Groom Name: Mahala Farley Birth Date: Birth Place: Mercer Age at Marriage: 34 Marital Status Prior to Marriage: Single Mother: Jemima Father: Arch Farley

Robert Lilly Occupation: Farmer Birth Place: Mercer Age at Marriage: 33 Marital Status Prior to Marriage: Widowed Mother: Delilah Father: Thomas Lilly

Married by Garland A Austin Both residing in Mercer County, WV View image HERE, line 48 [last entry], page 11.

Find A Grave: Memorial #78813316

Birth: May 1, 1830 Summers County West Virginia, USA Death: Sep. 7, 1917 Summers County West Virginia, USA

Obituary

CAPT. ROBERT W. LILLY DIES. Capt. Robert W. Lilly, known as "Shooting Bob," died at the home of his son, Rev. James Lilly, at Ellison, Summers county, Friday morning, at an advanced age, being about 90 years old.

Mr. Lilly had been an invalid for a year and his death was not unexpected.

He was a son of Thomas Lilly, one of the pioneer settlers of this section of the state, who came to Camp Creek about 150 years ago.

Mr. Lilly leaves five children, as follows: Mrs. Drewry Farley, of Ellison; Mrs. W. E. Meador, of Hinton; Mrs. A. W. Pack, of Warford; Rev. Joseph Lilly, of Ellison, Naaman Lilly, of Brooklin.

In addition to the above he leaves a large number of more distant relatives in Summers and Mercer counties, where he was very well and favorably known.

Mr. Lilly was twice married, his first wife being a daughter of Rev. Joseph Lilly, who died at the close of the war.

Later he married Miss Hallie Farley, who died some years ago.

Mr. Lilly was a soldier in the Confederate army and was promoted to captain during the four years' struggle. He was known to many of the old soldiers of Summers and adjoining counties.

[From the Raleigh Herald, Friday, September 14, 1917]





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posted by [Living Lockhart]
GRANDPARENTAL LINEAGE

"Historical Genealogy of the Basham, Ellison, Hatcher, Lilly, Meadows,Pack, Walker, and Other Families" pg. 63-65 Compiled by Charles Silas Hatcher."

Known as "Shooting Bob", was married twice. His first wife was Margaret Tiffany Lilly, his second was Mahala Farley. They settled on the Bench of Bluestone River. He was the father of eight children:

1. Tina, who married a Meador; 2. Preacher James (Bench), who married Margaret Harvey; 3. Joseph, who married Martha Cox; 4. Jane, who married a Wills; 5. Levi; 6. Naaman married and lived near Hinton; 7. Minerva, who married Elder Drewry Farley, 8. Lithena, who married Albert Pack. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Known Children borne of Margaret Tiffany & Robert W. Lilly: 1. Levi A. LILLY 2. Joseph L. LILLY 3. Lina LILLY 4. Alafair LILLY 5. Minerva Ann LILLY 6. James F. LILLY 7. Mary June LILLY +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Married: 26 OCT 1864 in Mercer Co., VA Known Children borne of Mahala Farley & Robert W. Lilly: 1. Margarette T. LILLY 2. Naman H. LILLY 3. Lithena Miranda LILLY 4. Mahala T. LILLY +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "Shooting Bob" is one of the oldest citizens of the county with a record. He was a farmer and had the reputation for being a man of considerable bravery.

Parents: Thomas Lilly (1802 - 1884) Delila H Payne Lilly (1807 - 1884)

Spouses: Margaret Tiffany Lilly Lilly (1830 - 1864) Mahala Farley Lilly (1830 - ____)*

Children: Joseph Lilburn Lilly (1854 - 1899)* Alifaire Alabama Lilly Lilly (1857 - 1916)* Minerva A Lilly Farley (1858 - 1929)* James Floyd Lilly (1860 - 1922)* Lithena Maranda Lilly Farley (1872 - 1944)* Mahala T. Lilly Meador (1873 - 1934)*

Siblings: Austin E. Lilly (1821 - 1873)* Levi Madison Lilly (1822 - 1913)* Lydia Lilly Meador (1828 - 1890)* Robert Washington Lilly (1830 - 1917) Thomas Henry Lilly (1830 - 1858)* Frances Malissa Lilly Lilly (1833 - 1871)*

posted by Walter Pack Sr.
CAPT. ROBERT W. LILLY DIES. Capt. Robert W. Lilly, known as "Shooting Bob," died at the home of his son, Rev. James Lilly, at Ellison, Summers county, Friday morning, at an advanced age, being about 90 years old.

Mr. Lilly had been an invalid for a year and his death was not unexpected.

He was a son of Thomas Lilly, one of the pioneer settlers of this section of the state, who came to Camp Creek about 150 years ago.

Mr. Lilly leaves five children, as follows: Mrs. Drewry Farley, of Ellison; Mrs. W. E. Meador, of Hinton; Mrs. A. W. Pack, of Warford; Rev. Joseph Lilly, of Ellison, Naaman Lilly, of Brooklin.

In addition to the above he leaves a large number of more distant relatives in Summers and Mercer counties, where he was very well and favorably known.

Mr. Lilly was twice married, his first wife being a daughter of Rev. Joseph Lilly, who died at the close of the war.

Later he married Miss Hallie Farley, who died some years ago.

Mr. Lilly was a soldier in the Confederate army and was promoted to captain during the four years' struggle. He was known to many of the old soldiers of Summers and adjoining counties.

[From the Raleigh Herald, Friday, September 14, 1917]

posted by Walter Pack Sr.