Family History Research: by Lorna Flint Laughton

Robert SORBIE

Male 1812 - 1886  (74 years)


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  • Name Robert SORBIE 
    Birth 1812  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    Census 6 Jun 1841  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9
    • Robert is the head of the household on Trongate Street. He is around 30 years old (rounded), a cotton hand loom weaver and born in Lanarkshire.
    Census 6 Apr 1851  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [10, 11
    • Robert was the head of the family living at New Town Street. His surname was spelled 'Sorby'. He was aged 39, married to Marion, a hand loom weaver, and born in Stonehouse, Lanarkshire.
    Occupation 20 Sep 1859  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    handloom weaver when his daughter, Marion Sorbie, died 
    Informant 21 Sep 1859  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [12
    • Robert registered the death of his daughter, Marion Sorbie, with registrar, James Hutchison.
    Census 7 Apr 1861  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [13
    • Robert was head of the family at 24 New Street. He was 50 years old, and a weaver of mixed fabrics. He was born in Stonehouse.
    Family 7 Apr 1861  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14
    • In the census, Adam Fleming is living with the family. He is recorded as a grandson, aged 3, and born in Stonehouse.
    Occupation 22 Dec 1865  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [15
    hand loom weaver 
    • His son, Robert Sorbie, married Jane Bruce on this day.
    Occupation 31 Dec 1867  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [16
    hand loom weaver 
    Census 2 Apr 1871  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 17
    • Robert was the head of the family living at 29 New Street. He was married to Marion, aged 58, a wool weaver, and born in Stonehouse, Lanarkshire.
    Family 2 Apr 1871  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • On the census, Marion and Robert had a grandson, Adam Fleming, age 14, coal miner, living with them.
    Occupation 14 Dec 1878  Larkhall, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 18
    as a cloth manufacturer, when his son, Mitchell Sorbie, married Isabella Clark 
    Occupation 8 Apr 1883  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [19
    carter, when his son, Mitchell Sorbie, died 
    Registered 11 Apr 1883  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    the death of his son, Mitchell Sorbie, with registrar, M. Hamilton, at registration district 656 
    Name Robert Mather Sorbie  [20
    Burial Jul 1886  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • Robert was buried in Stonehouse Cemetery.
    Occupation 11 Jul 1886  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    hand loom weaver prior to his death 
    Reference Number 92.0 
    Residence 11 Jul 1886  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    12 New Street at the time of his death 
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    • Robert, son of Thomas Sorbie and Ann/Janet Thomson, born either 1811 or 1813 approximately.
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    • Robert aged 70 approximately.
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    • Died July 11, 1886. Death index microfilm # 0103426 says "aged 74, death registered at Stonehouse, reference # 40". Son of Thomas Sorbie & Ann Thomson.
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    • Adam Fleming was living with his grandparents, Robert and Marion Sorbie, in Stonehouse in the 1871 census aged 14. Who were his parents? In 1861, his age was 3. Could have been born in 1857 or 1858.
    _UID 99C6A7AF734C462DACD5D3916E560162F340 
    Death 11 Jul 1886  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 7
    Cause: hemiplegia (3 months, 19 days) 
    • Robert's death was certified by Alexander Rae, surgeon.
    Person ID I1160  Everyone
    Last Modified 15 May 2015 

    Father Thomas SORBIE,   b. 14 May 1771, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1862, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Mother Janet THOMSON,   b. 26 Apr 1776, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1841, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years) 
    Marriage 1 Jul 1797  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [21
    • The Parish Register extraction records the date as July 1, 1797.
    Marriage 2 Jul 1797  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [22
    • Margery's notes say that the marriage was on 2 July 1797.
    Marriage 2 Jul 1797  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [23, 24
    Family ID F354  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marion Wilson STEWART,   b. 1811, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage 26 Jan 1830  Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 21
    Children 
     1. Thomas SORBIE,   b. 11 Feb 1830, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Apr 1912, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)
     2. Matthew SORBIE,   b. Abt 1832, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1891, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 60 years)
     3. Janet SORBIE,   b. Abt 1834, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     4. Robert SORBIE,   b. Abt 1835, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     5. Marion SORBIE,   b. Abt 1838, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Sep 1859, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 21 years)
     6. Margaret SORBIE,   b. Abt Jan 1841, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1851, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age ~ 9 years)
     7. Mary SORBIE,   b. Abt 1841, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1851 (Age ~ 9 years)
     8. John SORBIE,   b. 25 Jun 1843, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1854 (Age 10 years)
     9. Grizzel SORBIE,   b. 25 May 1845, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 1851 (Age 5 years)
     10. James SORBIE,   b. 1 May 1847, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Sep 1909, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years)
     11. Margaret SORBIE,   b. 6 May 1850, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Bef 7 Apr 1861 (Age 10 years)
     12. Janet SORBIE,   b. 1851, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     13. John SORBIE,   b. 1854, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
     14. Mitchell SORBIE,   b. 27 Dec 1856, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Apr 1883, Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 26 years)
    Family ID F411  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Feb 2015 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1812 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 26 Jan 1830 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 6 Jun 1841 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 6 Apr 1851 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - handloom weaver when his daughter, Marion Sorbie, died - 20 Sep 1859 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsInformant - 21 Sep 1859 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 7 Apr 1861 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFamily - 7 Apr 1861 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - hand loom weaver - 22 Dec 1865 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - hand loom weaver - 31 Dec 1867 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 2 Apr 1871 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsFamily - 2 Apr 1871 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - carter, when his son, Mitchell Sorbie, died - 8 Apr 1883 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsRegistered - the death of his son, Mitchell Sorbie, with registrar, M. Hamilton, at registration district 656 - 11 Apr 1883 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Jul 1886 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - hand loom weaver prior to his death - 11 Jul 1886 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 12 New Street at the time of his death - 11 Jul 1886 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: hemiplegia (3 months, 19 days) - 11 Jul 1886 - Stonehouse, Lanarkshire, Scotland Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • 1881 census: 16 New Street, Stonehouse. [3]

  • Sources 
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    2. [S161] Hugh Robinson and Andy Potts, A00135, (Manchester, Lancashire, England. 30 August 2000.), 30 Aug 2000, Page 2, A00135. (Reliability: 3).

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    7. [S399] Andy Potts, A00333, (Manchester, Lancashire, England: 1 September 2000), 4 Apr 2002, 1886 Deaths in Stonehouse, registration district 656, reference # 40, A00333. (Reliability: 3).

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    12. [S399] Andy Potts, A00333, (Manchester, Lancashire, England: 1 September 2000), 4 Apr 2002, 1859 deaths in Stonehouse, district 656, Scotland - registration # 47, A00333. (Reliability: 3).

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    14. [S399] Andy Potts, A00333, (Manchester, Lancashire, England: 1 September 2000), 4 Apr 2002, 1871 census of Stonehouse, district 2, page 12, # 288, A00333. (Reliability: 3).

    15. [S399] Andy Potts, A00333, (Manchester, Lancashire, England: 1 September 2000), 4 Apr 2002, 1865 marriages in Stonehouse, district 656, Scotland - registration # 26, A00333. (Reliability: 3).

    16. [S399] Andy Potts, A00333, (Manchester, Lancashire, England: 1 September 2000), 4 Apr 2002, 1867 marriages in Stonehouse, district 656, Scotland - registration # 31, A00333. (Reliability: 3).

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    18. [S399] Andy Potts, A00333, (Manchester, Lancashire, England: 1 September 2000), 4 Apr 2002, 1878 Marriages in Larkhall, registration district 638/1, reference # 46, A00333. (Reliability: 3).

    19. [S399] Andy Potts, A00333, (Manchester, Lancashire, England: 1 September 2000), 4 Apr 2002, 1883 Deaths in Stonehouse, registration district 656, reference # 143, A00333. (Reliability: 3).

    20. [S399] Andy Potts, A00333, (Manchester, Lancashire, England: 1 September 2000), 4 Apr 2002, 1912 Deaths in Stonehouse, registration district 656, reference # 16, A00333. (Reliability: 3).

    21. [S800] Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, A00707, (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA), 2 Dec 2005, Microfiche of Marriages: page N 09, A00707. (Reliability: 3).

    22. [S129] Margery Clark Kapas and Lorna Flint Laughton, A00104, (21 June 1985 to 21 October 1990), 1990, Page 1 (Reliability: 3).

    23. [S129] Margery Clark Kapas and Lorna Flint Laughton, A00104, (21 June 1985 to 21 October 1990), 1990, Page 3 (Reliability: 3).

    24. [S161] Hugh Robinson and Andy Potts, A00135, (Manchester, Lancashire, England. 30 August 2000.), 30 Aug 2000, Page 1, A00135. (Reliability: 3).



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