 1826 - Bef 1841 (< 14 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Robert Holbrook was born in 1826 in St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England (son of Robert Holbrook and Mary CHESTER); died before 1841 in England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 310113776640:1030:113411951
- _UID: 47FC06D9E0014A7FB6C97947F7268B994CD8
Notes:
Died:
probably before birth of Robert & Mary, (twins) in 1833see also emigration notes-Ann Holbrook
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Robert Holbrook was born in 1796 in Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A; died on 19 Aug 1882 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 Aug 1882 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 310113776638:1030:113411951
- _UID: 8BC76C4535FD4C0E94DAA4568C7BF01F0D4F
- Birth: 21 Feb 1796, Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation: Abt 1823, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; Shoemaker
- Occupation: Bef 1841; Shoemaker
- Immigration: 21 Jun 1841, New York Naval Shipyard, New York City, New York, USA
- Census: 1851, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: 1853, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; shoe store owner
- Residence: 1853, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; 8 Walnut Street
- Census: 1871, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: 1871, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; gentleman
Notes:
Birth:
N. Oliver ltrs./ref. Hamilton Cemetery - age 86 at death
Birth:
N. Oliver ltrs./ref. Hamilton Cemetery - age 86 at deathday/month found on THOMAS CHESTER Family Tree-source unknown
Occupation:
Faulknors and Holbrooks in Hamilton in the Directory of the Province of Ontario 1857 with a Gazetteer, (Thomas B. Wilson and Emily S. Wilson, Lambertville,NJ, Hunterdon House, 1987,p. 266):I did also find the two Faulknors I knew were there, my grandfather's grandfather Joseph, a builder, living on Main near Victoria and Joseph's father, John, a bricklayer on Broadway. I also found Robert Holbrook who was the father of Joseph's wife, Sarah. He lived at 87 Main Street. No occupation is given. He was a shoemaker and owned a shoestore
Residence:
Hi Gord. How are you and your family? Haven't heard from your mom for a while I assume they're on a warm holiday as I got no answer on her birthday.I was hunting for Faulknors and Holbrooks in Hamilton and came across this item in the Directory of the Province of Ontario 1857 with a Gazetteer, (Thomas B. Wilson and Emily S. Wilson, Lambertville,NJ, Hunterdon House, 1987,p. 266):Hewson, rev William, A.M.Beamsville, Lincoln (County) BaptistI did also find the two Faulknors I knew were there, my grandfather's grandfather Joseph, a builder, living on Main near Victoria and Joseph's father, John, a bricklayer on Broadway. I also found Robert Holbrook who was the father of Joseph's wife, Sarah. He lived at 87 Main Street. No occupation is given. He was a shoemaker and owned a shoestore
Census:
HOLBROOK, Robert, 75, born USA, Religion: BE, Occupation: English gentleman
Died:
N. Oliver - 5.7.1992 - death 1882, date given her source Hamilton Cemetary
Buried:
Lot 42 in Section A4 - Hamilton Cemetery
Robert married Mary CHESTER on 29 Dec 1823 in St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Mary (daughter of George CHESTER and Sarah COOK) was born before 10 Feb 1799 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 10 Feb 1799 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; died on 10 Jan 1846 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Mary CHESTER was born before 10 Feb 1799 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 10 Feb 1799 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England (daughter of George CHESTER and Sarah COOK); died on 10 Jan 1846 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 310113776636:1030:113411951
- _UID: 88ED1E97065C44B78C3DF3F7AACE1319DEE6
- Emigration: 1841, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Notes:
Christened:
No father given - IGI
Died:
Noreen CHESTER Oliver ltr. 5.7.92 - states Mary's death as 1846- later letter states 10 Jan. 1846
Children:
- Sarah HOLBROOK was born in 1825 in St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died on 9 Nov 1866 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; was buried after Nov 1866 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- 1. Robert Holbrook was born in 1826 in St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died before 1841 in England.
- Jane Holbrook was born in 1828 in St. Johns, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died on 9 Jan 1844 in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Ann Holbrook was born in 1830 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died on 2 Dec 1914 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 2 Dec 1914 in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Elizabeth Holbrook was born in 1831 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom; and died.
- Mary Holbrook was born in 1833 in St. Johns, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died in England.
- Robert C. Holbrook was born in 1833 in St. Johns, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died before 21 Feb 1897 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 21 Feb 1897 in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Lydia Holbrook was born in 1834 in St. Johns, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died before 1841 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
- James Holbrook was born in 1835 in St. Johns, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died before 18 Jul 1904 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Jul 1904 in Hamilton Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Generation: 3
| 6. | George CHESTER was born in 1775 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 7 May 1775 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England (son of Thomas CHESTER and Mary Griffiths); died in 1844 in England; was buried on 25 Mar 1844 in Grinshill Shropshire. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 310113776716:1030:113411951
- _UID: AC20598FEFCA4D9190ADC816C686C24FC394
- Residence: 1841, Shawbury, Shropshire, England
- Residence: 1841, Acton Reynald, Shropshire, England; Age: 67
- Occupation: Bef 1844, England; Shoemaker
George married Sarah COOK on 10 Jan 1798 in Shawbury, Shropshire, England. Sarah was born about 1778 in England; died in 1837 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 7. | Sarah COOK was born about 1778 in England; died in 1837 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 310113776717:1030:113411951
- _UID: 38D76CAA5A0F4C778A5BDE4F708EFB9CF82F
Notes:
Married:
date estimated/place based on N. Oliver ltrs.
Children:
- William CHESTER was born before 26 Jul 1795 in Prees, Shropshire, England; was christened on 26 Jul 1795 in Prees, Shropshire, England; died before 1895 in England.
- Thomas CHESTER was born before 18 Nov 1798 in Bushbury, Stafford, England; was christened on 18 Nov 1798 in Bushbury, Stafford, England; died before 1898 in England.
- 3. Mary CHESTER was born before 10 Feb 1799 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 10 Feb 1799 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; died on 10 Jan 1846 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
- Anne CHESTER was born before 30 Nov 1800 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England; died on 25 May 1867 in Leamington, England.
- Edward CHESTER was born before 17 Jul 1802 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 17 Jul 1802 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; died before 1902 in England.
- Esther CHESTER was born before 15 Jan 1804 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 15 Jan 1804 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; died before 1904 in England.
- Jane CHESTER was born before 27 Sep 1807 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 27 Sep 1807 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; died before 1907 in ?.
- George CHESTER was born before 14 Jul 1811 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 14 Jul 1811 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; died before 1911 in England?.
- John CHESTER was born before 22 Aug 1813 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 22 Aug 1813 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; died before 1913 in England?.
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Generation: 4
| 12. | Thomas CHESTER was born about 1742 in Acton Reynald, Shawbury, Shropshire, England; died on 19 Jan 1818 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England. Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 310113776773:1030:113411951
- _UID: 92CA988D6ECA4435848B68E4B90CA2928679
- Occupation: Abt 1774, Grinshill, Shropshire, England; Shoemaker
Thomas married Mary Griffiths on 1 May 1774 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 13. | Mary Griffiths Other Events and Attributes:
- _AMTID: 310113776775:1030:113411951
- _UID: 71635E64906F415383FD8D4D1524C21C9A41
Notes:
Married:
"Our Thomas lived in a cottage owned by William Brookes, father of Mary and Sarah, and their brother William Brookes, junior, was a witness to Thomas' marriage to Mary Griffiths in 1774." "Our Chester family..." Noreen Oliver letters to Chester A. Faulknor,
Children:
- 6. George CHESTER was born in 1775 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; was christened on 7 May 1775 in Grinshill, Shropshire, England; died in 1844 in England; was buried on 25 Mar 1844 in Grinshill Shropshire.
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