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Robert A. Cruikshank

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  • Name Robert A. Cruikshank 
    Born Jun 1870  Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 1D3110008F94964DA891D5371F50B86F3FC3 
    Notes 
    • 3B36222623. Robert A Cruikshank, son of Robert and Mary Eliza (Wells) Cruikshank.

      BIRTH: Birth year (1870) estimated from age 10 in the 1880 Census. (See Robert Cruikshank (1836) notes for details.) Birth listed as Jun 1870 in the 1900 U S Census.

      CENSUS: Robert A. Cruikshank household is in the 1892 New York State Census of Salem. Washington, New York, Third Election District; page: 3. (Taken 18 Feb 1892.) (From FamilySearch.com)
      Robert A. Cruikshank M 22 U. S. Carpenter
      Louise Cruikshank F 31 U. S. [Looks like 31, should be 21.]
      Raymond Cruikshank M 2 U. S.
      Marion Cruikshank M 1 U. S. [The record has M, but should be F.]
      John C McNaughton M 57 U. S. Merchant
      Alice McNaughton F 57 U. S.
      Anise Howe F 78

      CENSUS: Robert Cruikshank [Listed as Canikshank in Ancestry.com.] household is in the 1900 U S Census of Salem (Northwest part), Washington, New York (Taken 2 June 1900.) (From FamilySearch.org
      Cruikshank Robert Head M June 1870 29 M 10 New York New York New York Editor
      Cruikshank A Louise Wife F Sept 1870 29 M 10 4 child 4 living New York New York Vermont
      Cruikshank Raymond J Son M Nov 1890 9 S New York New York New York
      Cruikshank Marion Dau F Dec 1891 8 S New York New York New York
      Cruikshank Helen Dau F Oct 1896 3 S New York New York New York
      Cruikshank Anice Dau F Sept 1899 8/12 S New York New York New York
      McNaughton John C Father M Feb 1833 67 Wd New York New York New York At Home
      Howe Caroline Great g mother F March 1820 Wd 2 0 Vermont Vermont Vermont

      CENSUS: Robert A Cruikshank household is in the 1905 New York State Census of Salem, Washington, New York; Page 1. (From Family Search.org)
      Cruikshank Robert A Head W M 33 United States Editor
      Cruikshank Louise Wife W F 32 United States Housewife
      Cruikshank Raymond J Son W M 14 United States At school
      Cruikshank Marine Dau W F 13 United States At school
      Cruikshank Helen Dau W F 8 United States At school
      Cruikshank Anice Dau W F 5 United States At school
      North Main Street

      CENSUS: Robert A Cruikshank household is in the 1910 U S Census of Salem, Washington, New York; Roll: T624_1088; Page: 1A; Enum. Dist.: 0114; Image: 255; FHL Number: 1375101. Census taken 16 July 1910. From Ancestry.com
      Cruikshank Robert A Self Head M W 70 M ? New York New York New York Phone???
      Cruikshank Ada L Wife F W 39 M ? 4child 4 living New York New York Vermont None
      Cruikshank Marion E Daughter F W 18 S New York New York New York None
      Cruikshank Helen Daughter F W 13 S New York New York New York None
      Cruikshank Anice L Daughter F W 10 S New York New York New York None

      Robert Cruikshank married Leta Smart on 5 Dec 1917. See Marriage notes.

      Robert Cruikshank and Leta are in the 1920 U S Census of Salem, Washington, New York, in the household of William Smart [listed as Swart]: Roll: T625_1273; Page: 1A; Enum. Dist.: 234; Image: 422. From ancestry.com Census taken 5 Jan 1920.
      Smart William Head M W 79 W New York New York New York None
      Smart Blanche Daughter F W 44 S New York New York New York None
      Smart Mabel Daughter F W 41 S New York New York New York Telephone Operator
      Cruikshank Robert Son-in-law M W 50 M New York New York New York Manager Tele. Office
      Cruikshank Leta Wife F W 48 M New York New York New York Telephone Operator
      Living on South Main Street.

      Robert A. Cruikshank is listed in the 1930 U S Census of Salem, Washington, New York.: From FamilySearch; Enumeration District: 40; Family No.: 149; Sheet No.: 7A; Line No.: 29; NARA Publication: T626; Roll: 1657; Film No.: 2341391; Digital Folder: 4638871; Image No.: 804. Census taken: 9 Apr 1930
      Cruikshank Robert A Head M W 60 Wd 18 New York New York New York Manager Tele. Office
      Smart Blanche Sister-in-law F W 54 S New York New York New York Operator Tele. Office
      Smart Mable S Sister-in-law F W 50 S New York New York New York Operator Tele. Office

      BIRTH: In the 1900 Census Robert's birth is listed as: June 1870, age: 29.
    Person ID I7836  3B Thomas Bassett of Connecticut
    Last Modified 18 May 2015 

    Father Robert Cruikshank,   b. Sep 1836, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 21 Apr 1902  (Age ~ 65 years) 
    Mother Mary Eliza Wells,   b. 3 Nov 1837, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 16 Apr 1860  of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Robert Cruikshank of Salem, N. Y. married M. E. Wells of Salem, N. Y. on 16 Apr 1860. (See: Marriage Notices from Washington County, New York Newspapers, 1799 - 1880; by Mary S. Jackson & Edward F. Jackson. FHL 974.749 v2j; Page: 193.)
    Family ID F2805  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Ada Louise McNaughton,   b. 10 Sep 1870, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 1890 
    Notes 
    • MARRIAGE: DATE: The 1900 Census lists them as marries for 10 years.
    Children 
     1. Raymond J Cruikshank,   b. Nov 1890, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Marion Cruikshank,   b. Dec 1891, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Helen Cruikshank,   b. Oct 1896, of Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
     4. Anice L Cruikshank,   b. Sep 1899, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location
    Last Modified 27 May 2015 
    Family ID F2812  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Leta Smart,   b. May 1872, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 9 Apr 1930, Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 57 years) 
    Married 5 Dec 1917  Salem, Washington, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • MARRIAGE: From: New York, County Marriages, 1908-1935; From FamilySearch.org:
      Robert A Cruikshank (age: 48) married Leta Smart (age: 46) on 05 Dec 1917 Salem, Washington, New York
      Occupation: Manager, Tele. Exchange. Birthplace: Salem, New York
      Number of marriage: md; Widower: Yes.
      Groom's father: Robert Cruikshank; mother: Mary Eliza Wells.
      Bride: Leta Smart; Residence: Salem, N Y; Birthplace: Salem, N Y
      Occupation: Telephone Operator
      Number of marriage: 1st.
      Bride's father: Wm H Smart; mother: Frances A Dennis.
      Official: Frederick T Ashton, Clergyman.
      Witnesses: Mabel S Smart and Wm H Smart.
      Film: 1031395; Digital Folder: 4489248; Image: 0058
    Last Modified 27 May 2015 
    Family ID F2813  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart