Robert Ralph Henderson GALBRAITH

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6 October 1842 , Leaton Delaval Colly Northumberland, England

Died

27 April 1925 , Auburn, New York, USA

Age: 82

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Born: 6 October 1842 in Leaton Delaval Colly Northumberland, England

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Robert Ralph Henderson was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1867.

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Robert Ralph Henderson married Mary Ann HODGSON 28 September 1865 in Scotland . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Mary Ann HODGSON was born 21 December 1832 in England (United Kingdom). Mary Ann died 25 April 1903 in Auburn, New York, USA. Mary Ann was the child of Thomas HODGSON and Mary UNKNOWN.

Robert Ralph Henderson GALBRAITH died 27 April 1925 in Auburn, New York, USA.

"At age 11 he went to work for his uncle a baker. At age 14 he was apprenticed to learn the carpenters trade. He went to London and subsequentally to Edinburgh. Married in Edinburgh. Came to Auburn and worked as a toolmaker, later as a photographer, and then again as a toolmaker. His parents were Robert Galbraith and Sarah Lyle." - Thanks to Alan Paul

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Robert Ralph Henderson GALBRAITH married

Mary Ann HODGSON
Marriage date: 28 September 1865
Marriage place: , Scotland
Mary Ann HODGSON was the child of Thomas HODGSON and Mary UNKNOWN

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married in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Mary R GALBRAITH

Born: 26 January 1867, Cayuga County, New York, USA
Died: 25 October 1933, Auburn, New York, USA

Married: Frank Cline PAUL 1891 Place: Auburn, New York, USA

Evelyn GALBRAITH

Born: 22 July 1868, Cayuga County, New York, USA
Died: 2 December 1951, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Married: Sherman Smith SALISBURY 17 September 1891 Place: Auburn, New York, USA

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Birth — 1842
6 October 1842
Leaton Delaval Colly Northumberland, England

1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)

1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)

The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)

1849 - The safety pin is invented (Walter Hunt, United States)

1857 - Toilet paper is invented (Joseph Gayetty, United States)

1858 - March 30 - H. L. Lipman, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, patented the first pencil with eraser

1864 - Pasteurization is invented (Louis Pasteur, France)

1865 Marriage / Partner
Robert Ralph Henderson GALBRAITH and Mary Ann HODGSON 28 September 1865, , Scotland (United Kingdom)

He was 22 years old.

1867 Birth of Child
Mary R GALBRAITH was born 26 January 1867, Cayuga County, New York, USA

Robert Ralph Henderson was 24 years old.

1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)

Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.

1868 Birth of Child
Evelyn GALBRAITH was born 22 July 1868, Cayuga County, New York, USA

Robert Ralph Henderson was 25 years old.

1870 Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Robert Galbraith, b. abt 1841
Mary Galbraith, b. abt 1840
Mary L Galbraith, b. abt 1867
Evaline Galbraith, b. abt 1868
1870 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1875 Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Name: Robert H Galbraith
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Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1875
Event Place: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Relationship to Head of Household:
Birth Year (Estimated): 1844
Family Number: 356
Page: 36
Line Number: 44
GS Film number: 853206
Digital Folder Number: 004858094
Image Number: 00098
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Robert H Galbraith M 31
Wife Mary A Galbraith F 40
Daughter Mary R Galbraith F 8
Daughter Evelyn Galbraith F 6
1875 New York State Census
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1876 - March 7 – Alexander Graham Bell is granted a United States patent for an invention he calls the telephone.

1877 - November 21 - Thomas Edison announces his invention of the phonograph, a machine that can record sound.

1879 - Incandescent light bulb is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, United States)

1880 Auburn, Cayuga, New York
Robert GALBRAITH Self M Male W 38 ENG Carpenter ENG ENG

Mary A. GALBRAITH Wife M Female W 45 ENG Keeping House ENG ENG

Mary R. GALBRAITH Dau S Female W 13 NY Button Shop Works ENG ENG

Evelyn GALBRAITH Dau S Female W 11 NY At School ENG ENG

1880 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)

The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)

1889 - The automobile is invented (Gottlieb Daimler, Germany)

Robert Ralph Henderson GALBRAITH - 17 Mary St., Auburn, NY - Sherman Salisbury and Evelyn Galbraith got married there and lived there for many years. The home belonged to Evelyns paren

17 Mary St., Auburn, NY - Sherman Salisbury and Evelyn Galbraith got married there and lived there for many years. The home belonged to Evelyn's parents, Robert Ralph Henderson Galbraith and Mary Ann (Hodgson) Galbraith. Photo thanks to Alan Paul. According to Alan, this photo was taken by his great-grandfather (Robert Ralph Henderson Galbraith) around 1890.

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1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)

The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)

First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented

1891 Marriage of Child
Evelyn GALBRAITH married 17 September 1891, Auburn, New York, USA to Sherman Smith SALISBURY

1892 Auburn, Ward 02, E.D. 02, Cayuga, New York
Robert R Galbraith, m, 48, b. England, Copyist
Mary H Galbraith, f, 50, b. England
Mary R Galbraith, f, 25, b. U.S.
Evelyn G Salisbury, f, 22, b. U.S.
Sherman S Salisbury, m, 24, b. U.S., Printer
1892 New York State Census
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1892 Auburn, Ward 2, E.D. 2, Cayuga, New York
Robert R Galbraith, m, 48, b. England, US Citizen, Copyist
Mary H Galbraith, f, 50, b. England, US Citizen
Mary R. Galbraith, 25, US Citizen
Evelyn G. Salisbury, 22, US Citizen
Sherman S. Salisbury, 24, US Citizen, Printer
1892 New York State Census
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Robert Ralph Henderson GALBRAITH - Oakview Cottage, Farleys Point on Cayuga Lake - The cottage was known as Oakview. It was built in the early 1890s . RRH Galbraith financed the co

Oakview Cottage, Farley's Point on Cayuga Lake - "The cottage was known as Oakview. It was built in the early 1890's . RRH Galbraith financed the cottage and my Grandfather Frank Cline Paul built it. He was assisted by Sherman Salisbury. In the attached picture, my Grandfather Frank Paul is on the right. I am certain the picture was taken by RRH Galbraith and the person on the left is likely Sherman Salisbury, but not certain."

Thanks to Alan Paul

1896 - Auburnians at Farleys - The Union Springs Advertiser notes the following at Farleys... Oakview: Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Galbraith and Mr. and Mrs. Salisbury and daughter of Auburn.

The Auburn Bulletin
Auburn, New York
Friday, June 12, 1896

1897 - Aspirin is invented (Felix Hoffmann (Bayer), Germany)

1897 Auburn, New York
Galbraith Robert H, photo copyist, h 17 Mary
Auburn, NY 1897-98 City Directory (distantcousin.com/ Directories/NY/Auburn/1897_98/)
Along These Streets and Roads: Stories from Auburn and Cayuga County

1900 Auburn, New York
Galbraith Robert H, tool maker, h 17 Mary
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1900 Mary St., Auburn, New York
Robert K H Galbraith age 57, wife Mary A. age 62, son-in-law Sherman S. Salisbury age 30, daughter Evelyn (wife of Sherman) age 31, granddaughter Caroline E. age 7.
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1901 - King Camp Gillette and William Emery Nickerson invented the world's first disposable razor blade in 1901. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)

1902 - July 17 - Willis Haviland Carrier designed the first modern air-conditioning system. (Buffalo, New York, USA)

1903 - The first engine-powered airplane is invented (Wilbur & Orville Wright, United States)

1903 Death of Spouse/Partner
Mary Ann HODGSON died 25 April 1903, Auburn, New York, USA

1906 Auburn, New York
Galbraith Robert H, emp Ohio Tool Co, h 17 Mary
1906 Auburn NY City Directory
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1906 - August 22 – The first Victor Victrola, a phonographic record player, was manufactured, revolutionizing the way people listened to music at home.

In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.

1907-1908 - The electric washing machine is invented (Alva J. Fisher, United States)

1908 - First Model-T car is produced by Henry Ford (United States)

1908 - Season at Farley's On
The season at Farley's-On-Cayuga lake opened in earnest last week, and the cottages were well filled before the great day arrived… Oakview - Sherman S. Salisbury, wife, and daughter Carrie, and R. R. H. Galbraith are occupying their cottage for the season.

The Auburn Citizen
Auburn, New York
Tuesday, July 7, 1908

1910 Mary St., Auburn, New York
Sherman S. Salisbury, age 40, wife Evelyn G. Salisbury, age 41, daughter Caroline E. Salisbury, age 16, Robert R. H. Galbraith, age 67.
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1912 - April 15 - Titanic sinks in the North Atlantic

1913 - The assembly line is invented (Henry Ford, United States)

The bra is invented (Mary Phelps Jacob, United States)

1920 Cayuga County, New York
name: Robert H Galbrith
residence: , Cayuga, New York
estimated birth year: 1843
age: 77
birthplace: England
relationship to head of household: Father-in-law
gender: Male
race: White
marital status: Widowed
father's birthplace: England
mother's birthplace: England
film number: 1821089
digital folder number: 4313421
image number: 00112
sheet number: 9
Household Gender Age
Frank C Paul M 56y
child Mary R Paul F 52y
Ralph C Paul M 25y
E Clara Paul F 23y
Charles Paul M 16y
Robert H Galbrith M 77y

1920 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1921 - Charles Strite of Minnesota patents the pop-up toaster.

1923 to 1927 - Television is invented (Vladimir Kosma Zworykin (Russia), Philo Taylor Farnsworth (United States))

Death
Name: Robert R. H. Galbraith
Death Date: 27 Apr 1925
Death Place: Auburn, New York, USA
Certificate Number: 19865

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Robert Ralph Henderson GALBRAITH - Grave

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Fort Hill Cemetery
Auburn, New York, USA

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1925 - Death
GALBRAITH - At his home, 17 Mary Street, Auburn, N.Y., Monday noon, April 27, 1925, Robert R. H. Galbraith, aged 83 years. Funeral services will be held at house Wednesday afternoon, April 29, at 3 o'clock. Burial in Fort Hill Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank Paul, 17 Mary Street, Auburn, N.Y., Mrs. Sherman S. Salisbury, Grand Rapids, Mich.

The Advertiser-Journal
Auburn, New York
April 28, 1925

1925 - In Surrogate's Court.
The will of the late Robert H. Galbraith of Auburn was admitted to probate in surrogate's court and letters testamentary issued to Mary R. Paul, daughter. The estate is valued at $2,100 personal and $2,000 real estate. The will gives all the realty to Mary R. Paul and all of the personal estate to Evelyn Salisbury of Battle Creek, Mich., another daughter.

The Auburn Citizen
Auburn, New York
Saturday, May 9, 1925