Tenth Generation


9919. Robert Newell PHILBRICK Sr.2848 was born on 16 November 1887 in Massachusetts.493

He appeared in the census on 4 June 1900 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.493 Age 12, single, born Massachusetts, father born New Hampshire, mother Canada, living with parents. Name on census: Newell R. Philbrick [the census index has his middle initial as "F"].

He appeared in the census on 21 April 1910 in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts.493 Age 22, born Massachusetts, father born New Hampshire, mother Canada. He had been married 1 year and was a Comm [commodity?] trader in flour. His household included his wife Ethel E., 21, daughter Adelaide E., 6 months, and his father James A., 53. Name on census: Robert N. Philbrick.

Robert registered for the World War I draft on 5 June 1917 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts2849 He listed his name as Robert Newell Philbrick. He said he was 29 years old, his address was 4 Merlin St., Dorchester, Massachusetts and his birth date was November 16, 1888. He stated that he was a natural citizen born in Boston, Massachusetts. He said he was a salesman for A. Shuman & Co. and that he had a wife and two children. He claimed that he had served 3 months as a private in the Hospital Corps in Massachusetts. He described himself as tall and slender with hazel colored eyes and light brown hair and that he had no disabilities.

He registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts2849 [The "place" may be incorrect because I couldn't read the original record very well and there is no evidence that Boston was ever part of Middlesex County, but I could be wrong. JWR]
He listed his name as Robert Newell Philbrick. He said he was 34 years old, his address was 37 Merigau[?], Boston, Massachusetts and his birth date was Nov. 16, 1885. He stated that he was a natural citizen. He said he was a salesman for the Eastern Drug Co. in Boston and that his nearest relative was James A. Philbrick of Boston [his father]. He described himself as medium height and medium build with blue eyes and brown hair.

He appeared in the census on 16 April 1930 in Midland Park, Bergen, New Jersey.493 Age 42, born Massachuttes, father born New Hampshire, mother Canada. He married at age 21 and was a salesman. His household included wife Ethel and sons Robert, 19, and Donald, 3. Name on census: Robert Philbrick.

Robert was also known as Newell R. PHILBRICK.493 Age 42, born Massachuttes, father born New Hampshire, mother Canada. He married at age 21 and was a salesman. His household included wife Ethel and sons Robert, 19, and Donald, 3. Name on census: Robert Philbrick.

Robert Newell PHILBRICK Sr. and Ethel E. were married about 1909.493

Ethel E. was born about 1888 in Massachusetts.493

She appeared in the census on 21 April 1910 in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts.493 Age 21, born Massachusetts, father born New Hampshire, mother Massachusetts. She had been married 1 year and had 1 child, still living. She was living with her husband Robert, their daughter, and her father-in-law. Name on census: Ethel E. Philbrick.

She appeared in the census on 16 April 1930 in Midland Park, Bergen, New Jersey.493 Age 40, born Massachusetts, father born New Hampshire, mother Massachusetts. She married at age 18 and was living with her husband Robert and their two sons. Name on census: Ethel Philbrick.

Robert Newell PHILBRICK Sr.-50951 and Ethel E. -50954 had the following children:

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Adelaide E. PHILBRICK was born about October 1909 in Massachusetts.493

She appeared in the census on 21 April 1910 in Winthrop, Suffolk, Massachusetts.493 Age 6 months, born Massachusetts, parents born Massachusetts, living with parents. Name on census: Adelaide E. Philbrick.

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Robert Newell PHILBRICK Jr.-50950.

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Donald B. PHILBRICK was born about 1927 in Rhode Island.493

He appeared in the census on 16 April 1930 in Midland Park, Bergen, New Jersey.493 Age 3, born Rhode Island, parents born Massachusetts, living with parents. Name on census: Donald B. Philbrick.

Last Updated: 12 March 2013