Hurst, Robert
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Birth
Robert Hurst was born in the town of Knox on March 20, 1825. He was a son of Francis Hurst and Magdalene Keenholts. [1]
Occupation
He was a farmer who spent most of his life in Knox where he eventually bought his father’s homestead. He retired in 1887 and removed to Altamont. [1]
Marriage & Children
In 1850 he married Mary Ann Mathias, a daughter of Henry Mathias. [1]
Their children were:
- Margaret Hurst[1]
- Ida Hurst[1]
- David T. Hurst[1]died in 1936 at age 85 and is buried at Mont Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem
- Walter Hurst[1], died in 1925 and is buried at Mont Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem
- Alvenus Hurst[1]died in 1931 and is buried at Mont Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem
- Frank Hurst[1]died in 1927 and is buried at Mont Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem
- Ira Hurst[1], died at age 10 in 1864 and is buried at Mont Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem.
- Luella Hurst, deceased[1]
Death
Robert died in 1918 at age 92. His wife died in 1902 at age 73. Both are buried at Mont Pleasant Cemetery in New Salem.
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