Robert Smith (1866 - 1927)

Born 2 Aug 1866 in Penston, Haddingtonshire, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth Scott (Gibson) Smith — married 1889 in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died 7 Mar 1927 at age 60 in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland

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Biography

Robert Smith was born on 02 August 1866 at the hamlet of Penston in the parish of Gladsmuir in the county of Haddington, Scotland. His parents were registered as John Smith, Coal Miner and Catherine Chambers, who were married in Gladsmuir on 23 February 1866. ^[1][2]

He was the eldest of the four children of John Smith and Catherine Chalmers (aka Chambers).

He had three full brothers and sisters:

• Euphemia Smith (12 June 1868) ^[3]

• Francis Chambers Smith (29 September 1870) ^[4] &

• James Smith (08 October 1872). ^[5]

In the 1871 census Robert (age 4) was in Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland.^[6]

At the census of 03 April 1881, Robert Smith was described as aged 14, a Coal Miner, and living at Old Iron Works, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland. The head of the household was his father, John Smith, aged 40 and a coal miner, who is married to his second wife, Ann aged 43, born Aberlady. Also present are Roberts full siblings; Euphemia, aged 12, a scholar; Francis aged 10, a scholar; James, aged 8, a scholar; and his half siblings; Mary, aged 5, a scholar; and Margaret, aged 3. ^[7]

Robert Smith married Elizabeth Scott Gibson on 11 October 1889 at 53 Westburn Rows, Newtown, Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The groom was described as Robert Smith, aged 24, Coal Miner, living at 53 Westburn Rows, Newtown, Cambuslang, while the bride was described as Elizabeth Gibson, aged 21, Domestic Servant, living at the same address. The groom's parents were described as John Smith, Coal Miner and Catherine Chambers (deceased). The bride's parents were described as John Gibson, Coal Miner and Mary Thomson (deceased). The marriage was celebrated by Robert John Robson Cowan, Minister of the United Presbyterian Church at Hillside, Cambuslang after Banns according to the Forms of the United Presbyterian Church. The witnesses were Isabella Gibson, possibly the bride's sister, and James Herkes. ^[8]

Robert Smith and Elizabeth Scott Gibson had seven children:

• Mary Smith Gibson was born in 1889 in Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire. ^[9]

• John Smith, who was born on 27 April 1891 in Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland ^[10] and died aged 24 on 27 September 1915 in France. ^[11]

• Catherine Chalmers (or Chambers) Smith who was born on 17 April 1893 at Macmerry, Gladsmuir East Lothian, Scotland ^[12] and died on 9 September 1937 in Macmerry, East Lothian. ^[13]

• Thomas Gibson Smith, who was born in 1895 at Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire, Scotland ^[14] and died aged 64 on 11 June 1960. ^[15][16]

• Frank Chambers Smith was born in 1897 in Gladsmuir ^[17] and died in 1967 in Tranent. ^[18]

• Euphemia Smith was born in 1899 in Gladsmuir. ^[19]

• James Smith, who was born in 1902 at Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire, Scotland ^[20] and died in infancy on 02 October 1902.^[11][21]

In the 1891 census Robert (age 24), Coal Miner, was the married head of household in Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland.^[22]

In the 1901 census Robert (age 35), Coal Miner, was the married head of household in Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire, Scotland.^[23]

Robert Smith died on 07 March 1927 at Saint Germains Policies, Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland with his usual address being 8 Saint Germains Terrace, Macmerry, East Lothian, Scotland. He was described as aged 60, a Colliery Labourer, and married to Elizabeth Gibson. His parents were described as John Smith, Coal Miner and Catherine Chalmers (deceased). The cause of death was given as Sudden death, probably heart failure and was not certified. The death was registered on 08 March 1927 at Tranent by his son, Thomas G. Smith of 129 Church Street, Tranent. ^[24]

The cause of death was later determined to be: Natural causes, probably Heart Failure resulting from disease of the heart as certified by William M. Kennedy, M.B. Ch.B, Tranent. ^[25]

Robert Smith was buried in the churchyard of Gladsmuir, East Lothian, just a mile from where he was born.^[26]

Gravestone for Robert Smith, Elizabeth Gibson and their sons James & John.

Notable Descendants

Robert Smith was the great (x2) grandfather of Crown Princess Mary of Denmark.

Sources

1. ↑ Statutory Birth Register entry for Robert Smith 708/ 00 0037
2. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (View Page : 21 Mar 2021), Robert Smith, 1866.
3. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (View Page : 21 Mar 2021), Euphemia Smith, 1868.
4. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (View Page : 21 Mar 2021), Francis Smith, 1870.
5. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950", database, FamilySearch (View Page : 21 Mar 2021), James Smith, 1872.
6. ↑ 1871 Census: "Scotland Census, 1871"
   citing Page: 16; Line: 2; Digital film/folder number: 004549787_007_M9QV-5FP; FHL microfilm: 103984; Image number: 43
   FamilySearch Record: VBG6-6VS (accessed 14 January 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 9398-69WP-7
   Robert Smith (4) in Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland. Born in Haddingtonshire (East Lothian).

   Name	Relation	Status	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
   John Smith		Married	M	30	Coal Miner	Haddingtonshire (East Lothian)
   Catherine Smith		Married	F	26		Haddingtonshire (East Lothian)
   Robert Smith			M	4		Haddingtonshire (East Lothian)
   Euphemia Smith			F	2		Haddingtonshire (East Lothian)
   Francis Smith			M	0		Haddingtonshire (East Lothian)

7. ↑ Census 1881 Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire, Scotland RD 708, ED 3, Page 11, Head: John Smith, age 40, (RD 708, ED 3, Page 11, Head: John Smith, age 40). Cit. Date: 3 April 1881. Ancestry.co.uk. Web: https://www.ancestry.co.uk/.
8. ↑ Register of Marriages, Cambuslang, Lanark, Marriage Index of Robert Smith and Elizabeth Gibson, 1889, (M1889, RD 627, No 67). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
9. ↑ Register of Births, Gladsmuir, Haddington, Birth Index of Mary Smith Gibson, 1889, (B1889, RD 708, No 30). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
10. ↑ Statutory Birth Register entry for John Smith
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Gravestone for Robert Smith, Elizabeth Gibson and their sons James & John in Gladsmuir churchyard, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland, visited 11 June 2017
12. ↑ Register of Births, Gladsmuir, Haddington, Birth Index of Catherine Chalmers Smith, 1893, (B1893, RD 708, No 22). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
13. ↑ Register of Deaths, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Death Index of Catherine Chambers Melrose, 1937, (D1937, RD 708, No 15). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
14. ↑ Register of Births, Gladsmuir, Haddington, Birth Index of Thomas Gibson Smith, 1895, (B1895, RD 708, No 34). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
15. ↑ Gravestone for Thomas Gibson Smith in Gladsmuir churchyard, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland, visited 11 June 2017
16. ↑ Register of Deaths, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Death Index of Thomas Gibson Smith, 1960, (D1960, RD 708, No 5). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
17. ↑ Register of Births, Gladsmuir, Haddington, Birth Index of Frank Chambers Smith, 1897, (B1897, RD 708, No 27). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
18. ↑ Register of Deaths, Tranent, East Lothian, Death index of Frank Chambers Smith, 1967, (D1967, RD 722, No 29). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
19. ↑ Register of Births, Gladsmuir, Haddington, Birth Index of Euphemia Smith, 1899, (B1899, RD 708, No 30). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
20. ↑ Register of Births, Gladsmuir, Haddington, Birth Index of James Smith, 1902, (B1902, RD 708, No 7). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
21. ↑ Register of Deaths, Gladsmuir, Haddington, Death of James Smith, 1902, (D1902, RD 708, No 18). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
22. ↑ 1891 Census: "Scotland Census, 1891"
    citing Piece/Folio: 3 708; Page: 15; Affiliate Publication Number: 5; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 004551864; FHL microfilm: 220420
    FamilySearch Record: KS6T-12X (accessed 14 January 2024)
    Robert Smith (24), married, Coal Miner, head of household in Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland. Born in East Lothian.

    Name	Relation	Status	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
    Robert Smith	Head	Married	M	24	Coal Miner	East Lothian
    Elizabeth Smith	Wife		F	21		East Lothian
    Mary Smith	Daughter		F	2		East Lothian

23. ↑ 1901 Census: "Scotland Census, 1901"
    citing District: GLADSMUIR; Piece/Folio: 3; Page: 9; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: DI0001028
    FamilySearch Record: 7YVC-2Z6Z (accessed 14 January 2024)
    FindMyPast Image
    Robert Smith (35), married, Coal Miner, head of household in Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire in GLADSMUIR registration district in Scotland. Born in GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN.

    Name	Relation	Status	Sex	Age	Occupation	Birth Place
    Robert Smith	Head	Married	M	35	Coal Miner	GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN
    Elizabeth Smith	Wife	Married	F	33		PRESTONPANS, EAST LOTHIAN
    Mary Smith	Daughter	Single	F	11	Scholar	GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN
    John Smith	Son	Single	M	9	Scholar	GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN
    Catherine Smith	Daughter		F	7	Scholar	GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN
    Thomas Smith	Son		M	5	Scholar	GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN
    Frank Smith	Son		M	3		GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN
    Euphemia Smith	Daughter		F	1		GLADSMUIR, EAST LOTHIAN

24. ↑ Register of Deaths, Tranent, East lothian, Death Index of Robert Smith, 1927, (D1927, Rd 722, No 24). Scotland's People. Web: https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/.
25. ↑ 1871 Register of Corrected Entries for the Parish of Tranent in the County of East Lothian entry for Robert Smith Vol 2. Page 211
26. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #210007000 (accessed 14 January 2024)
    Memorial page for Robert Smith (1867-7 Mar 1927), citing Gladsmuir Cemetery, Gladsmuir, East Lothian, Scotland; Maintained by RobHickling (contributor 48700978).