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Robert Gilkerson

Birth	:	28 Jan 1806 Barnet, Caledonia County, Vermont, USA
Death	:	5 Feb 1897 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mitcham General Cemetery, Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-34.9842770, 138.6206900
Description	:	Robert was the son of William Gilkerson and Agnes (Nancy) Somers. Agnes Gilkerson died on February 27, 1847, but her husband William lived to be almost 90 years old, dying on March 24, 1864. They had ten children. William was prominent in Barnet holding town offices and was representative, 1819-23 and 1830-31. Elder in the church. Captain in the old militia. He served as juror on Bristol Bill case at Danville in 1850. His son, Robert, inherited the family farm called "Kilfasset", named after the farm in Scotland, from which his father came. Robert, his wife Mary, and family sold the... Read More	Robert was the son of William Gilkerson and Agnes (Nancy) Somers. Agnes Gilkerson died on February 27, 1847, but her husband William lived to be almost 90 years old, dying on March 24, 1864. They had ten children. William was prominent in Barnet holding town offices and was representative, 1819-23 and 1830-31. Elder in the church. Captain in the old militia. He served as juror on Bristol Bill case at Danville in 1850. His son, Robert, inherited the family farm called "Kilfasset", named after the farm in Scotland, from which his father came. Robert, his wife Mary, and family sold the farm in 1866 to Claudius B. Somers (from another Scottish family), and moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, to farm there. Excerpt fromm the History of Marshall County, Iowa, ... Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1878. "GILKERSON, ROBERT, Farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Marshalltown; born in Caledonia Co., Vt., Jan. 28, 1806, and lived there till 1865, when he moved to this county; has always been engaged in farming and dairying. Married Miss Mary Brock Feb. 2, 1832; she was born May 16, 1812; they have one child - Sarah J., born Jan. 6, 1837, now the wife of A. M. Miller, who lives with them, and owns a farm just south. Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the United Presbyterian Church, in which he is Elder; was formerly a Whig, but since 1856 has been a Republican. He owns eighty-four acres of land, valued at $80 per acre." "Longevity" must have ran in the family, as Robert like his father, lived to a "ripe" ole age. He died at the age of 91 years and 8 days.

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Where is Robert Gilkerson's memorial?
Robert Gilkerson's memorial is located at: Mitcham General Cemetery, Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia.
When did Robert Gilkerson death?
Robert Gilkerson death on 5 Feb 1897 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: -34.9842770
Longitude: 138.6206900

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Brock Gilkerson

(1812 - 1893)

Siblings

Children

Alexander William Gilkerson

(1833 - 1870)

Sarah Jane Gilkerson Miller

(1837 - 1913)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mitcham General Cemetery
Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9842770, 138.6206900

2. Mitcham Anglican Cemetery
Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9833600, 138.6213800

3. West Mitcham Primitive Methodist Cemetery
Mitcham, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9858830, 138.6111860

4. Holy Innocents Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9959920, 138.6285020

5. Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: -34.9711133, 138.6135250

6. Saint Columba Anglican Church and Memorial Garden
Westbourne Park, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9660342, 138.6035832

7. Monastery Memorial Garden
Urrbrae, Mitcham City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9639340, 138.6409670

8. Garden of Remembrance
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Coordinate: -34.9956543, 138.5875406

9. Centennial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9978710, 138.5887280

10. St. Saviour's Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9615400, 138.6457300

11. Cabra Dominican Convent Graveyard
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Coordinate: -34.9683630, 138.5865340

12. St Marys Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9962720, 138.5754250

13. St George the Martyr Anglican Church
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Coordinate: -34.9534187, 138.5902127

14. St. John's Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -35.0325790, 138.6256800

15. Coromandel Valley Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: -35.0351270, 138.6257440

16. West Terrace Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9340500, 138.5875300

17. St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral
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Coordinate: -34.9287720, 138.6015300

18. St David's Anglican Church
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Coordinate: -34.9356740, 138.6601381

19. Plympton Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9595680, 138.5541430

20. St. Matthew's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: -34.9274120, 138.6443630

21. Coromandel Valley Cemetery
Coromandel Valley, Onkaparinga City, Australia
Coordinate: -35.0443000, 138.6267500

22. Upper Sturt Methodist Cemetery
Upper Sturt, Adelaide Hills Council, Australia
Coordinate: -35.0241330, 138.6801340

23. Kensington Norwood Pioneers Park
Kensington, Norwood Payneham St Peters City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9248780, 138.6461020

24. Light Square
Adelaide, Adelaide City, Australia
Coordinate: -34.9250841, 138.5936385