Robert Dobson, born England - 1876, died Vermont - 1947.

[msr]

I would very much appreciate the help of fresh eyes on both sides of the Atlantic.

Robert Dobson was born 25 June 1876 in Blackburn, Lancashire to Thomas Dobson and Nancy Riley.

In 1925 he married Anna Victoria Bousquoit in Springfield Vermont.

Both Robert and Anna died in Springfield, he in 1947 and she in 1985.

But when did he emigrate from UK to USA? 

The 1930 census says he entered the country in 1885
The 1940 census says that he was naturalised but so far found nothing else to confirm his arrival. 

I have a headache now!   Is anyone able to see what I haven't found as yet - Please 

I'm still looking but just thought fresh eyes would help.   

Susan

[*Sandra*]

Hi

Here is Robert in 1920 Myrtle Street Springfield, Windsor, Vermont.

Eugene G Shaulding  37 Ida L Shaulding  40 William C Shaulding  13
Alice Cutter  65
Francis C Cronin  36
Robert Dobson  44 Born England. Roomer.  Immigrated 1880. Parents born England. Papers Submitted (PA) Machine Shop.
William Kittredge  30

If Robert did immigrated at such a young age - did he arrive with parents ?  When was the last UK sighting ?

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

WW1 Draft for Robert Dobson - 22 June 1876 - 22 Myrtle Street Windsor. Vermont. Inspector for Fellons Gear Shaft  Co.  Pearl Street, Springfield, Windsor. Vermont.
Short height, slender build, blue eyes, brown hair and no distinguishing marks.
Dated 12 September 1918.

Sandra

[*Sandra*]

Possible 1900 Hudson, Hillsborough, New Hampshire 

Pearl T Thomas  33 Winnifred Thomas  25
Hazel Thomas  3 Helen Thomas  1
Eliza A Thomas  78
Robert Dobson  23 Born Eng. June 1876. Single. Servant. Immigrated 1879. AL. Farm Labourer.
Delia De??Ll  82

Sandra

[msr]

Hi Sandra, yes I've seen those, apart from the WW1 Draft.

Also a 1901 (Canadian) which says he immigrated in 1896.  Not too many Robert Dobsons but enough, no wonder I'm confused!

I haven't confirmed it yet but think his parents both died back in Lancashire, but you never know, they may turn up somewhere.

I'm on duty in the family history recearch centre today, but as it's fairly quiet I have time to carry on with my own work. 

Susan

[msr]

The 1901 census has his correct birth date - 25 Jun 1876, but says he's a journalist.  A bit different to his later occupation, but again - who can say what is correct?

I've just checked nd realise that I did find the WW1 draft reg.   Birth date transcribed as 2 June when it is clearly 25 in the image, but there was no way to add the correct one.

[MaureeninNY]

Did his sister Mary Jane marry Bertram CHASE?

She gives her year of immigration as 1878 on the 1901 census.

Maureen

[msr]

Hi Maureen, Robert did have a sister Mary Jane, born 1873, not sure what happened to her though as I can't even find her in 1881 census.
Neither can I find mother Nancy or Robert.    Father is boarding with in-laws.

Did the Mary Jane  that you mention marry in USA?  Perhaps I should follow her for a while.

Susan
 

[msr]

A-Ha.  Just found the marriage!

Will take a proper look at that as the parents' names are correct, even if 'Riley' is spelt incorrectly.