Person:Robert Olmstead (2)

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Robert Olmstead
b.13 Jul 1888 New York City, New York, United States
d.16 Feb 1988 Bronxville, Westchester, New York, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 7 Feb 1886
  1. Robert Olmstead1888 - 1988
Spouse and Children
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m. 19 Apr 1910
  1. Robert Donald Olmstead1911 - 1997
  2. Irene May Olmstead1911 - 1983
  3. Everett Gordon Olmstead1912 - 1973
Spouse and Children
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m. 23 Oct 1950
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Facts and Events
Name Robert Olmstead
Gender Male
Birth? 13 Jul 1888 New York City, New York, United States
Census[2] 1900 Manhattan, New York, New York, United Statesage 12 - lives with parents
Census[3] 1910 Bronx, Bronx, New York, United Statesage 22 - single, Fireman, lives with parents
Marriage 19 Apr 1910 Bronx, Bronx, New York, United States[1st wife]
to Mabelle Irene Gordon
Residence[7] 1917 Bronx, Bronx, New York, United Statesage 29 - 539 Wales Avenue, Jeweler
Census[4] 1920 Bronx, Bronx, New York, United Statesage 32 - married (but separated), Broker, lives in Mother's house with his 3 kids
Residence[8] 1929 Mount Vernon, Westchester, New York, United States58 South 13th Avenue
Census[5] 1930 Mount Vernon, Westchester, New York, United Statesage 42 - married (but separated), Broker at Stock Exchange, lives with Mother and 3 kids
Residence? 1932 Mount Vernon, Westchester, New York, United States415 North Fulton Avenue
Census[6] 1940 age 52 - Where Is Robert?
Divorce 18 Apr 1947 Bronx, New York, United Statesfrom Mabelle Irene Gordon
Marriage 23 Oct 1950 Florida, United States[2nd wife]
to Eleanor I Thomson
Death? 16 Feb 1988 Bronxville, Westchester, New York, United Statesage 99 -
Burial[1] Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx, New York, United StatesLocation: SASSAFRAS Sec. 120 Lot- 16408
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Research notes

  • Robert's birthdate is given as 13 Jul 1888 (WWI and WWII draft records) ; 30 Jul 1889 (various NY Passenger lists from his cruise vacations) ; and 10 Aug 1888 (SSDI and app). We may never really know what it was.
Image Gallery
1967 - Robert Olmstead and wife Eleanor on a cruise
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1967 - Robert Olmstead and wife Eleanor on a cruise
References
  1. ↑ Personal correspondence.

    15 Jul 2008 Email from C. Paulino of Woodlawn Cem. to User:cos1776 confirms that Robert Olmstead was buried at Location: SASSAFRAS Sec. 120 Lot- 16408 Catbs-1-4 Id No. 00717764; Original owner - Byron M Fellows, repurchased by Robert Olmstead

  2. ↑ New York, New York, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1900; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1119; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0843; FHL microfilm: 1241119.
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    Name: Robert Olmstead Age: 12 Birth Date: Jul 1887 Birthplace: New York Home in 1900: Manhattan, New York, New York
    [New York] Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son Marital Status: Single Father's Name: Robert Olmstead Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Louisa Olmstead Mother's Birthplace: New York

  3. ↑ New York, New York, United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1910; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 32, New York, New York; Roll: T624_997; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1437; ; FHL microfilm: 1375010.
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    Name: Robert Olmstead Jr.
    [Jr.] Age in 1910: 22 Birth Year: abt 1888
    [1888] Birthplace: New York Home in 1910: Bronx Assembly District 32, New York, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son Marital Status: Single Father's Name: Robert Olmstead Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Louise Olmstead Mother's Birthplace: New York

  4. ↑ New York, New York, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T625).

    Year: 1920; Census Place: Bronx Assembly District 3, Bronx, New York; Roll: T625_1134; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 714.
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    Name: Robert Olmstead Age: 32 Birth Year: abt 1888 Birthplace: New York Home in 1920: Bronx Assembly District 3, Bronx, New York Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son Marital Status: Married Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Louise Olmstead Mother's Birthplace: New York Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes

  5. ↑ Westchester, New York, United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule.

    Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Vernon, Westchester, New York; Roll: 1662; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 222; Image: 522.0; FHL microfilm: 2341396.
    Name: Robert Olmstead Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1888 Birthplace: New York Race: White Home in 1930: Mount Vernon, Westchester, New York
    View Map Marital Status: Married Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birthplace: New York Mother's Name: Louise Olmstead Mother's Birthplace: New York

  6. ↑ 1940 census goes here.
  7. ↑ United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988).

    Registration State: New York; Registration County: Bronx; Roll: 1753937; Draft Board: 4
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    Name: Robert Olinstead City: Bronx County: Bronx State: New York Birthplace: New York,United States of America Birth Date: 13 Jul 1888 Race: Caucasian (White) Draft Board: 4
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    539 Wales Ave., Occupation: Jeweler

  8. ↑ Case 329. People of the State of New York against Sidney D. Tait, in Supreme Court, Appellate Division - First Department
    382.

    [Testimony of Robert Olmstead, broker of Mount Vernon]

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