Robert Sanderson abt 20 Sep 1808 Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom - 21 Jan 1887 Robert Sanderson was living in E Boston on Meridian Street based on Methodist Church information.
He was a ship carpenter and built 9 Thompson Ave.
He was a ship carpenter and built 9 Thompson Ave.
Census Data
- 1860 - Robert Sanderson | Age 45 | Living in East Boston | Occupation Ships Carpenter
- Wife: Matilda - House Keeper | Age 40 |
- Children - Robert, Age 16 | James, Age 14 |William, Age 12 | Joseph, Age 9
- 1865 - Massachusetts Census - Whole family born in England
- Robert Sanderson Age 55
- Matilda Age 45 | Robert Age 30 | James Age 18 | William Age 16 | Joseph A Age 14
- 1870 - Robert Sanderson | Age 58 | Living in East Boston
- Estimated Birth Year: 1812
- Wife: Matilda - House Keeper
- Children - Robert, Age 26 | James, Age 24 |William, Age 21 | Joseph, Age 20
- 1880 - Robert Sanderson | Age 71 | Living in Stoughton | Estimated Birth Year: 1809
- Wife: Matilda - Age 62 | Children - Joseph A Sanderson, Age 2
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There are conflicting report as to where the family originated. Death certificates are for Ireland but census reports state England.
The family came to America from England via Glasgow. The Matilda (McDougall) Sanderson was originally from Ireland. Mystery ChildrenTwo children, Alex & Eliza, ages 6 and 4 do not seem to arrive in America. No deaths for either are recorded in the city. They are not included in census data or wills for the family.
it is possible the children died on their voyage or belonged to a family member and were reunited with their parents upon arrival. East Boston to StoughtonI have to wonder if they picked Stoughton because of Deacon Robert Sanderson, who was there in the 1600's Is it possible that the 27 arches of land they has was connected?
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*It seems that many people confuse a Robert Sanderson with a wife Rebecca with the Sanderson that lived in East Boston |
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