Robert Cornelius Caesar (1891 - 1975)

Born 23 Jan 1891 in Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lenora (Campbell) Caesar — married 24 Oct 1915 in Clark, Arkansas, United States

Died 10 Apr 1975 at age 84 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States

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Biography

Robert Caesar is a part of US Black heritage.

Robert Cornelius Caesar was born on January 23, 1891, in Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas, to William Barney Caesar and Amelia "Milly" (Martin) Caesar. He spent his early years in Arkadelphia, residing there until at least 1917.

In 1915, Robert married Lenora Campbell in Clark County, Arkansas, starting a new chapter in his life. By 1917, he had settled in Arkadelphia, where he pursued a career as a teacher, demonstrating his commitment to education and community development.

During the 1930s, Robert moved to Carlton Township, Chicot County, Arkansas, where he assumed the role of principal at Central High School, showcasing his leadership skills and dedication to academic excellence.

By 1940, Robert was still residing in Carlton Township, Chicot County, Arkansas, continuing his career as a teacher, imparting knowledge and guidance to the younger generation.

In the 1950s, Robert relocated to Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas, where he remained active in the public school system, contributing to the education of countless students and fostering a culture of learning.

Robert Cornelius Caesar passed away on April 10, 1975, in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, marking the end of a life devoted to education and community service. His legacy lives on through the lives he touched and the knowledge he imparted during his years as an educator.

Sources

• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Caddo, Clark, Arkansas; Roll: 53; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0007 Ancestry Record 7602 #35207631
• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Carlton, Chicot, Arkansas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2339802 Ancestry Record 6224 #86009444
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Carlton, Chicot, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00122; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 9-9 Ancestry Record 2442 #105316187
• 1950 United States Federal Census: National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas; Roll: 1471; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 50-12A Ancestry Record 62308 #32614429
• Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1922: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1891 Ancestry Record 61774 #761787
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #960301
• California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997: Place: San Francisco; Date: 10 Apr 1975; Social Security: 432304853 Ancestry Record 5180 #1041835
• U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File Ancestry Record 3693 #8745448
• U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918: Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Clark County Ancestry Record 6482 #24264119
• U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942: The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147 Ancestry Record 1002 #675544
• "Robert Cornelius Caesar Obit", The San Francisco Examiner, San Francisco, California, 12 Apr 1975, Sat. - Page 12. Newspapers Clip: 143581080, Accessed 17 Mar 2024.