Robert
E.
Webb
Born in Marion, Alabama, United States
Son of Elijah Webb
and Julie Ann Shearly
Brother of
Elijah Webb
Husband of
Mary Ella (Whitehead) Webb
— married
12 Dec 1872 in Fayette, Alabama, United States
Descendants 
Father of
Rosa Ann (Webb) Wilson, James Henry Webb, Malinda D. Webb, Mary Etta Webb, Docia Elizabeth (Webb) Shaw, William Bowlin Webb, Leander Paris Webb, Icy Jane (Webb) Derryberry, Robert Carnish Webb, George Curtis Webb, Lavirgin L. Webb and Della F. (Webb) Morton
Died
at age 67
in Winfield, Marion, Alabama, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 16 Sep 2014
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Biography
Robert E. Webb was born 26 Dec 1849 in Marion County, Alabama. He was the son of Elijah Webb and Julie Ann Shearly. The 1850 Census confirms the relationships.[1]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Elizah Webb | M | 25 | Farmer | Alabama |
| Julia Ann Webb | F | 30 | South Carolina | |
| Perry A Webb | M | 5 | Alabama | |
| Elisha B Webb | M | 3 | Alabama | |
| Robert E Webb | M | 1 | Alabama |
In 1860 Robert was living with his parents and siblings in the Eastern District of Marion County, Alabama.[2]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Elizah Webb | M | 36 | Farmer | Alabama |
| Julia A Webb | F | 35 | Domes | South Carolina |
| Perrey Webb | M | 14 | Alabama | |
| Elisha Webb | M | 12 | Alabama | |
| Robert Webb | M | 10 | Alabama | |
| Nathan Webb | M | 7 | Alabama | |
| Mary Webb | F | 6 | Alabama | |
| William H Webb | M | 2 | Alabama |
Robert was still living with his parents in 1870 according to the Census.[3]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Elijah Webb | M | 49 | Farmer | Alabama |
| Julia Webb | F | 48 | Keeping House | Alabama |
| Elisha Webb | M | 21 | Alabama | |
| Robt Webb | M | 19 | Alabama | |
| Nathaniel Webb | M | 18 | Alabama | |
| Mary Webb | F | 14 | Alabama | |
| Thomas Webb | M | 12 | Alabama | |
| Mary Mechaw | F | 13 | Alabama | |
| Phebe Hallmark | F | 6 | Alabama |
On 12 Dec 1872 Robert married Mary E. Whitehead in Fayette County, Alabama. Minister William Warren performed the ceremony.[4]
In 1880, Robert was farming in Marion County, Alabama. The household included his wife Mary and four children.[5]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Robert E. Webb | M | White | 29 | Married | Head | Farming | Alabama |
| Mary Webb | F | White | 22 | Married | Wife | Keeping House | Alabama |
| Rose Ania Webb | F | White | 6 | Single | Daughter | Alabama | |
| James P. Webb | M | White | 5 | Single | Son | Alabama | |
| Linda D. Webb | F | White | 3 | Single | Daughter | Alabama | |
| Mary Eter Webb | F | White | 1 | Single | Daughter | Alabama |
The 1900 Census shows that Robert is still farming in Winfield, Marion County, Alabama. He owns the farm. The Census lists ten children living with Robert and Mary.[6]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Robert E Webb | M | White | 51 | Married | Head | Farmer | Alabama, USA |
| Mary E Webb | F | White | 42 | Married | Wife | Alabama, USA | |
| Malinda D Webb | F | White | 23 | Single | Daughter | Farm Laborer | Alabama, USA |
| Mary E Webb | F | White | 21 | Single | Daughter | Farm Laborer | Alabama, USA |
| Docie E Webb | F | White | 18 | Single | Daughter | Farm Laborer | Alabama, USA |
| William B Webb | M | White | 16 | Single | Son | Farm Laborer | Alabama, USA |
| Leander P Webb | M | White | 14 | Single | Son | Farm Laborer | Alabama, USA |
| Icy J Webb | F | White | 12 | Single | Daughter | Farm Laborer | Alabama, USA |
| Robert C Webb | M | White | 9 | Single | Son | Farm Laborer | Alabama, USA |
| George C Webb | M | White | 7 | Single | Son | Alabama, USA | |
| Virgil L Webb | M | White | 4 | Single | Son | Alabama, USA | |
| Della Webb | F | White | 1 | Single | Daughter | Alabama, USA |
Robert and Mary are living with their three youngest children on a farm in Brilliant, Marion County, Alabama.[7]
| Name | Sex | Race | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Robert E Webb | M | White | 61 | Married | Head | Farmer | Alabama |
| Mary E Webb | F | White | 59 | Married | Wife | Alabama | |
| George C Webb | M | White | 16 | Single | Son | Farm Laborer | Alabama |
| Lavirgin L Webb | F | White | 14 | Single | Daughter | Farm Laborer | Alabama |
| Ella Webb | F | White | 12 | Single | Daughter | Farm Laborer | Alabama |
Robert passed away on 5 Apr 1917 in Winfield, Marion County, Alabama.[8] He is buried in the Friendship Cemetery, Marion County, Alabama.[9]
Research Notes
Wife and 3 of 10 children are attached to the memorial page on Find A Grave for Robert.
Sources
- ↑
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: Beat 6, Marion, Alabama; Roll: 10; Page: 122a; Line Number: 7
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #16102513 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Robert E. Webb (1) in Beat 6, Marion, Alabama, USA. Born in Alabama. - ↑
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: Eastern District, Marion, Alabama; Roll: M653_16; Page: 634; Family History Library Film: 803016
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #11903255 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Robert Webb (10) in Eastern District, Marion, Alabama. Born in Alabama. - ↑
1870 Census:
"1870 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1870; Census Place: Eastern Subdivision, Marion, Alabama; Roll: M593_29; Page: 12B
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #13042928 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Robt Webb (19) in Eastern Subdivision, Marion, Alabama. Born in Alabama. - ↑
Marriage:
"Alabama, U.S., Compiled Marriages from Selected Counties, 1809-1920"
Original data: Dodd, Jordan R., comp.. Early American Marriages: Alabama, 1800 to 1920
Ancestry Record 4192 #56588 (accessed 16 February 2024)
R E Webb marriage to Mary E. Whitehead on 12 Dec 1872 in Fayette. - ↑
1880 Census:
"1880 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1880; Census Place: Marion, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 93A; Enumeration District: 244
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #7935645 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Robert E Webb (29), married, Farming, head of household in Marion, Alabama, USA. Born in Alabama. - ↑
1900 Census:
"1900 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1900; Census Place: Winfield, Marion, Alabama; Roll: 30; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0066
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #3292020 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Robert E Webb (51), married, Farmer, head of household in Winfield, Marion, Alabama. Born in Alabama, USA. - ↑
1910 Census:
"1910 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1910; Census Place: Brilliant, Marion, Alabama; Roll: T624_25; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374038
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #82186 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Robert E Webb (61), married, Farmer, head of household in Brilliant, Marion, Alabama, USA. Born in Alabama. - ↑
Death:
"Alabama, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974"
FHL Film Number: 1908183
Ancestry Record 2543 #242694 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Robert Webb death 5 Apr 1917 (age 70) in Winfield, Marion, Alabama. - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #47336745 (accessed 16 February 2024)
Memorial page for Robert E. Webb (26 Dec 1849-17 Apr 1917), citing Friendship Cemetery, Marion County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by rebekahpaw (contributor 47146422).
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