Robert E. Larimer1

b. circa 1822
FatherRobert Larimer2 b. abt 1790, d. 8 Jun 1875
MotherSally McKee
BirthCircacirca 1822 Robert E. Larimer was born in Virginia circa 1822.1 
Name Other  Robert's name was recorded with a middle initial of "E" on both the 1850 and 1880 census. The 1860 census enumerated his name as Aikins. The correct spelling of his middle name was probably Eakins.3 
Marriage He married Mary Mock.4 
Cens-185012 Sep 1850  Robert was enumerated on the 1850 census of Washington County, Virginia. He was a 28 year old farmer. Also recorded in the household were Mary (24) and Sarah (3).1 
Cens-18601860  In the months preceding the 1860 census enumeration, Robert and Mary left Virginia and settled in Claiborne County, Tennessee. There they were recorded with their growing family: Sarah (12), Ellen (9), James (5) and 2 year old twins John and Eliza. Robert's entry stated that he was a farmer.5 
Cens-188017 Jun 1880  The family appears to have stayed in Claiborne County as Robert and Mary were enumerated there again 20 years later. Three additional children had been added to the family after 1860: a son named Jefferson and what appear to be a second set of twins: Rachel and Virginia. When the census taker visited the household Mary was sick with consumption.6 

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The 1850 Washington Co., Virginia census listed Robert as the head of household number 1243. Follow the link to see who lived nearby.

Family

Mary Mock b. abt 1826
Children
  • Sarah Larimer5 (circa 1848 - )
  • Ellen F. Larimer5 (circa 1851 - )
  • James W. Larimer5 (circa 1855 - )
  • Elizabeth J. Larimer6 (circa 1858 - )
  • John Larimer5 (circa 1858 - )
  • Jefferson Larimer6 (circa 1862 - )
  • Rachel Larimer6 (circa 1867 - )
  • Virginia Larimer6 (circa 1867 - )
Last Edited2 Oct 2013

Citations

  1. [S367] Robt E. Larimore household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th district, p. 153 stamped, dwelling 1243, family 1243, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 171 of 289. Household includes: Robt E. Larimore, 28, farmer; Mary 24; Sarah 3; all b. VA.
  2. [S707] Robert Larimer settlement (1877), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 19: 340.
  3. [S1780] "The Larimers", Larimer File, The Redmond S. and Mary Cole Collection, Family History Library. This typed page appears to be a summary of information on the children of Robert Larimer. Mr. Cole did not include a Robert among the elder Robert's children but did include a son Eakin Larimer.
  4. [S1286] Dr. Howard Vance Jones, "Larimer File," e-mail to D. Powell, 10 Dec. 2007.
  5. [S1892] Aiken Larimer household, 1860 U.S. cens, Claiborne Co., TN, pop. sched., p. 349 (stamped), dwelling 1295, family 1295, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Dec. 2007, image 11 of 19. Household includes: Aiken Larimer, 38, farmer, owns land val at $400; pers. prop val. at $210; Mary, 35; Sarah, 12; Ellen F., 9; James W., 5; John, 2 (t); Eliza J. (2); all b. VA.
  6. [S1893] Robert E. Laimer household, 1880 U.S. cens., Claiborne Co., Tennessee, pop sched., 11th District, ED 109, page 20D, dwelling 180, family 189, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Dec. 2007, image 8 of 20. Household includes: Robert E. Larmer, 59, farmer, b. VA; Mary, 54, b. VA, ill with consumption; Elizabeth, 22, dau, b. VA; Jefferson, 18, son, farm laborer, TN; Rachel [M. or W.], 13, dau, b. TN; Virginia, 13, dau, b. TN.