Robert William Herbert (1868)

Born 1868 in West Derby, Lancashire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ellen (Cardwell) Herbert — married 18 May 1891 in Stoneycroft, Lancashire, England

Descendants

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Biography

Robert Herbert was born in West Derby, Lancashire, England.

Robert William Herbert was born in 1868 ^[1] in West Derby, Lancashire, England, the son of Robert Herbert and Jane Epworth.

In 1871 Robert (age 3) was in West Derby. He was recorded as a "visitor" at the home of John and Sarah Warren, his uncle and aunt. ^[2]

In 1881 Robert (age 14) was living West Derby with his parents and 4 siblings. His father was a labourer in a cotton works. ^[3]

In 1891 Robert (age 23) was living with his parents in Tapley Place, West Derby. He was a railway porter; his father a cotton porter. ^[4]

He married Mary Ellen Cordwill on 18 May 1891 in Stoneycroft, Lancashire.^[5]

In 1901 Robert (age 33) was in West Derby with his wife, 2 daughters, his mother and 6 siblings. He was a railway labourer. ^[6]

Research Notes

Notes on the possible surname of his wife, Mary Ellen:

Marriage - Cordwill (father - John Cordwill, ropemaker) ^[5]

Birth of daughter Jenny Herbert - Caldwell ^[7]

Birth of daughter Gladys May Herbert - Cardwell ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Entry England & Wales General Register Office, GRO Online Index - Birth (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content/certificates/indexes_search.asp database entry for HERBERT, ROBERT  WILLIAM  Mother's maiden surname: EPWORTH  ), GRO Reference: 1868  M Quarter in WEST DERBY AND TOXTETH PARK  Volume 08B  Page 558
2. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census"
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 3840; Folio: 103; Page: 8; GSU roll: 841923
   Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
   Ancestry Record 7619 #27922958 (subscription required, accessed 26 January 2022)
   Robert Herbert (3) visitor in household of John Warren (25) in West Derby registration district. Born in West Derby, Lancashire, England.
3. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
   Citing p. 59, Piece/Folio 3715/71, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,071.
   FamilySearch (accessed 26 January 2022)
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   Robert Herbert (14), single son, in household of Robert Herbert (34) at Douro Place in West Derby registration district. Born in W Derby, Lancashire, England.
4. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
   Citing PRO RG 12, Lancashire county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch (accessed 26 January 2022)
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   Robert Herbert (23), single son, in household of Robert Herbert (42) in West Derby registration district. Born in Lancashire, England.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
   FamilySearch (accessed 26 January 2022)
   Robert William Herbert (23) marriage to Mary Ellen Cordwill on 18 May 1891 in Stoneycroft, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom.
6. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
   Citing West Derby Western subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch (accessed 26 January 2022)
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   Robert Herbert (33), married head of household in West Derby registration district. Born in Liverpool, Lancashire.
7. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 26 January 2022)
   Herbert, Jenny (Mother's maiden name: Caldwell).
   GRO Reference: 1892 Jul-Aug-Sep in West Derby Volume 08B Page 601.
8. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 26 January 2022)
   Herbert, Gladys May (Mother's maiden name: Cardwell).
   GRO Reference: 1895 Jan-Feb-Mar in West Derby Volume 08B Page 643.