Robert Burrow TORBETT: Appalachian Aristocracy

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Generation: 1

Robert Burrow TORBETT was born Jun 1899, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

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Notes:

He was a judge in Bristol, TN. Information came from Nancy Nash.

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert B Torbett
Age: 11 months
Birth Date: Jun 1899
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1900: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Robert L Torbett
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Name: Nannie E Torbett
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members:
William M Burrow 48 [grandfather]
Fannie S Burrow 46 [grandmother]
Joseph J Burrow 20
William A Burrow 14
Thomas J Burrow 39
Nannie E Torbett 24
Robert L Torbett 30
Robert B Torbett 11 months
A*Ie Barton 16 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Robt B Torbett
Age in 1910: 10
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1910: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Robt L Torbett
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Name: Nannie Torbett
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert B Torbett
Age: 20
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1920: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's Name: Robert L Torbett
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Name: Nancy E Torbett
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Torbett
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1900
Birthplace: Tennessee
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Maude Torbett
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members:
Robert Torbett 30
Maude Torbett 27
Ruth Torbett 2 years 1 month

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert W Torbett
Age: 40
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1900
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Windsor Avenue
Inferred Residence in 1935: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Commercial Agent
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: C6
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $3000
Household Members:
Nancy B Torbett 64
Jack A Torbett 34 [brother]
Robert W Torbett 40
Ruth Torbett 12
Gilbert Torbett 8
Walter D Torbett 5
Frances Solomon 38 [sister]
Bobby Solomon 17 [nephew]
Nancy Jane Solomon 11 [niece]

Robert married Maude. Maude was born ca 1903, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Ruth TORBETT was born ca 1928, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.
3. Gilbert Eugene TORBETT was born 24 Jan 1932, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.
4. Walter D. TORBETT was born ca 1935, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Generation: 2

Ruth TORBETT

(1.Robert¹) was born ca 1928, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruth Torbett
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1928
Birthplace: Tennessee
Race: White
Home in 1930: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's Name: Robert Torbett
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Name: Maude Torbett
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ruth Torbett
Age: 12
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Windsor Avenue
Sheet Number: 10A
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Household Members:
Nancy B Torbett 64
Jack A Torbett 34 [uncle]
Robert W Torbett 40
Ruth Torbett 12
Gilbert Torbett 8
Walter D Torbett 5
Frances Solomon 38 [aunt]
Bobby Solomon 17 [cousin]
Nancy Jane Solomon 11 [cousin]

Gilbert Eugene TORBETT

(1.Robert¹) was born 24 Jan 1932, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Other Events:

_UID: F27E23E96E61429A8B3B681F2B3411AE92AA

Notes:

He was a judge in Bristol, TN. Information came from Nancy Nash.

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Gilbert Torbett
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1932
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Windsor Avenue
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Household Members:
Nancy B Torbett 64
Jack A Torbett 34 [uncle]
Robert W Torbett 40
Ruth Torbett 12
Gilbert Torbett 8
Walter D Torbett 5
Frances Solomon 38 [aunt]
Bobby Solomon 17 [cousin]
Nancy Jane Solomon 11 [cousin]

Birth:
Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Gilbert E Torbett
Birth Date: 24 Jan 1932
Address: 800 Virginia Ave, Bristol, TN, 37620-3935 (1993)
[902 Windsor Ave, Bristol, TN, 37620-2156 (1986)]

Walter D. TORBETT

(1.Robert¹) was born ca 1935, Bristol, Sullivan Co. TN.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Walter D Torbett
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1935
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Home in 1940: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee
Street: Windsor Avenue
Sheet Number: 10A
Household Members:
Nancy B Torbett 64
Jack A Torbett 34 [uncle]
Robert W Torbett 40
Ruth Torbett 12
Gilbert Torbett 8
Walter D Torbett 5
Frances Solomon 38 [aunt]
Bobby Solomon 17 [cousin]
Nancy Jane Solomon 11 [cousin]