Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameEdwin Michael Robb 
BirthJan 1869, Vermont
Census15 Apr 1910, Baileyville, Washington Co, ME
Memoroll#547, pg 1
Census15 Jan 1920, Baileyville, Washington Co, ME
Memoroll#649, pg 7
Census1 May 1930, Baileyville, Washington Co, ME
Memoroll#840, pg 19
Death1937, Washington Co, ME
BurialWoodland Cem, Woodland, Washington Co, ME
MemoSec U, Lot 36
OccupationFarmer
FatherHugh Robb Jr (1831-1905)
MotherMary Dawson (1837-1895)
Misc. Notes
Listed in cemetery record and some census as Edwin M. and in other census as Michael E.
Listed with his father and two younger sisters in the 1900 census.
He married his 2nd cousin, Catherine Robb, who was 17 years younger. They were apparently married twice - first in a civil ceremony in Princeton, ME on 23 Nov 1904, and then later in the Immaculate Conception Church in Calais on 25 Jun 1905.
In 1910, he was listed as a farmer (40, VT) near his father-in-law (John Robb), had been married 5 years and had 3 children - Michael, Eva and Harald.
They are listed in 1920 with 7 children (missing Harald). And in 1930 they are listed at ages 62 and 48 with 8 children: Michael J., Helen C., Margaret, Mabel, Francis H., Joseph E., and Phyllis, and Kathlyn A.
In Jan 1986, 5 of his 11 children were still living - Helen, Frank, Phyllis, Kay, and John; according to his granddaughter Julie Robb Tiebout.
Listed with his father and two younger sisters in the 1900 census.
He married his 2nd cousin, Catherine Robb, who was 17 years younger. They were apparently married twice - first in a civil ceremony in Princeton, ME on 23 Nov 1904, and then later in the Immaculate Conception Church in Calais on 25 Jun 1905.
In 1910, he was listed as a farmer (40, VT) near his father-in-law (John Robb), had been married 5 years and had 3 children - Michael, Eva and Harald.
They are listed in 1920 with 7 children (missing Harald). And in 1930 they are listed at ages 62 and 48 with 8 children: Michael J., Helen C., Margaret, Mabel, Francis H., Joseph E., and Phyllis, and Kathlyn A.
In Jan 1986, 5 of his 11 children were still living - Helen, Frank, Phyllis, Kay, and John; according to his granddaughter Julie Robb Tiebout.
Spouses
Birth17 May 1887, Baileyville, Washington Co, ME
Death2 Dec 1949, Woodland, Washington Co, ME
BurialWoodland Cem, Woodland, Washington Co, ME
FatherJohn Robb 3rd (1846-1923)
MotherSusan J. Porter (1865-1894)
Misc. Notes
Her name is listed both as Catherine and Kathryn in various records.
Listed as Katie for their civil marriage on 23 Nov 1904 in Princeton, and as Catherine for their church wedding on 25 June 1905. Married Michael Edwin Robb, son of Hugh Robb and Mary Dawson according to records of Immaculate Conception Church in Calais. The record lists her as the (grand) daughter of John Robb and Anastasia Burke, but census records show only a daughter Sarah - since she is actually the daughter of John Robb (III) and Susan Porter as listed in the Mame Sheehan history and letter from Julie Robb Tiebout.
Listed as Kathryn, and widowed, in the 1940 census with children Joseph, Phyllis, Kathlyn, Paul and John.
[Obituary] The Bangor Daily News - Saturday, 3 December 1949, pg 6
MRS KATHRYN S ROBB
WOODLAND Dec 2— Mrs Kathryn Susan Robb 63 widow of Edwin M Robb died last night at her home on Mill street after a long illness. She was born In Baileyville, daughter of John and Susan (Porter) Robb. She had been a life-long resident of this community. She Is survived by five son; Michael of Haverhill N H, Frank of Portmouth N H, Joseph of Veazie, and John and Paul of this town; six daughters Mrs Eva M Stickney of Augusta, Mrs Helen Hasklns of Woodland, Mrs Margaret P Greenlaw of Woodland, Mrs Mabel E Redding of Calais, and the Misses Phyllis K. and Kathleen Robb, both of Washington DC.
Listed as Katie for their civil marriage on 23 Nov 1904 in Princeton, and as Catherine for their church wedding on 25 June 1905. Married Michael Edwin Robb, son of Hugh Robb and Mary Dawson according to records of Immaculate Conception Church in Calais. The record lists her as the (grand) daughter of John Robb and Anastasia Burke, but census records show only a daughter Sarah - since she is actually the daughter of John Robb (III) and Susan Porter as listed in the Mame Sheehan history and letter from Julie Robb Tiebout.
Listed as Kathryn, and widowed, in the 1940 census with children Joseph, Phyllis, Kathlyn, Paul and John.
[Obituary] The Bangor Daily News - Saturday, 3 December 1949, pg 6
MRS KATHRYN S ROBB
WOODLAND Dec 2— Mrs Kathryn Susan Robb 63 widow of Edwin M Robb died last night at her home on Mill street after a long illness. She was born In Baileyville, daughter of John and Susan (Porter) Robb. She had been a life-long resident of this community. She Is survived by five son; Michael of Haverhill N H, Frank of Portmouth N H, Joseph of Veazie, and John and Paul of this town; six daughters Mrs Eva M Stickney of Augusta, Mrs Helen Hasklns of Woodland, Mrs Margaret P Greenlaw of Woodland, Mrs Mabel E Redding of Calais, and the Misses Phyllis K. and Kathleen Robb, both of Washington DC.
Marriage23 Nov 1904, Princeton, Washington Co, ME
ChildrenMichael James (1905-1968)
Eva M. (1907-1972)
Helen K. (1909-2005)
Harald G. (Died as Child) (1909-)
Margaret P. (1911-1975)
Mabel E. (1913-1976)
Francis Henry “Frank” (1915-2000)
Daniel John (Died as Child) (1918-1920)
Joseph Edward (1921-1974)
Phyllis Eileen (1924-1991)
Kathleen Agnes “Kathy” (1926-2022)
Paul Lawrence (1931-1979)
John Gregory (1932-1995)