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.

Obituary

Additional Media

Sources

  1. 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 Landmarks of Albany County, NY, Edited by Amasa J. Parker, Albany, NY