Robert Muir

Given Name
Robert
Surname
Muir
Nickname
Bobby
Birth Date Uncertainty
c.
Birth Date
1790
Birth Note
Scotland (Ancestry says 1791)
Death Date
February 17, 1868
Death Note
Auburn, Cayuga, NY
Profession
Mayor of Auburn, merchant
Marriage Date
1822
Biographical Information
Lives in Auburn. Mentioned in 18330613FMS_WHS "Mr Brittin is staying at Muir's". Also mentioned in 18370414FMS_LMW "Mrs Muir was dressed very fashionably. Bobby you know is the president of our village...",Immigrated to Auburn when he was 16. Became a manufacturer, and in 1822 he married Nancy Bennett. Almira Bennett, who opened the famous girl's school at Owasco Lake, was Nancy's sister. "Bobby" is described by Frances as being village president in 1837.
Citation(s) for Biographical Information:
Google Books. Last modified June 10, 2014. Accessed on June 10, 2014.
Citation(s) for Birth Information:
Ancestry Library. Last modified June 10, 2014. Accessed on June 10, 2014.
Citation(s) for Death Information:
Find a Grave. Last modified June 10, 2014. Accessed on June 10, 2014.