Muir, Robert
Marriage Information:
Spouse:
Muir, Nancy Amantha
Marriage Year:
1822
Children:
Muir, Ellen
Muir, Katherine
Citation for Marriage Info:
Seward Context:
Social
Profession:
Mayor of Auburn, merchant
Biography and Citation Information:
Biography:
Lives in Auburn. Mentioned in 18330613FMS_WHS "Mr Brittin is staying at Muir's". Also mentioned in 18370414FMS_LMW "Mrs Muir was dressed very fashionably. Bobby you know is the president of our village..."
Citation Notes:
https://books.google.com/books?id=jt0wAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA58&lpg=PA58&dq=robert+muir+auburn+ny&source=bl&ots=F8upCpmnOU&sig=IG0y-DHpU9eK0HYT-i_SCNDqLZs&hl=en&sa=X&ei=wkLuVJSDCsm9ggT_9oPIAg&ved=0CCcQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=robert%20muir%20auburn%20ny&f=false
Biography:
Immigrated to Auburn when he was 16. Became a manufacturer, and in 1822 he married Nancy Bennett. Almira Bennett, who opened the famous girl's school at Owasco Lake, was Nancy's sister. "Bobby" is described by Frances as being village president in 1837.
Citation for Marriage Info (old):
Editorial Review:
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