Robert Carpenter Beardslee

     Robert Carpenter was born on Tuesday, 14 July 1835 in Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan, at the Sashabaw Plains. Robert married Catharine Louisa Van Zandt on 24 June 1869 in Waterford Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Robert Beardslee, 33, of San Francisco, b. Independence, farmer to Catherine Van Zandt, 30, born & of Waterford. Robert & Louise had children: Francis "Fanny" [1/09/1874-6/22/1953][m. Frank Bothomley] & Edward V. [1877]. 8 August 1870, Robert and his wife, Catharine, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Independence Township. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardsley [35 Michigan], & his wife: Louisa [33 Michigan].⁴ 5 June 1880, Robert and his wife, Catharine, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Brandon Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardslee [45 Michigan], his wife: Loisa C. [42 Michigan], children: Francis E.[female][6 Michigan] & Edward V. [3 Michigan].⁵ Robert's wife, an unknown person , died on 4 June 1887 in Oakland County, Michigan, leaving him a widower. 1890, Robert was listed on the US Federal Census at Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were In 1890, a special census lists Robert Beardslee as a Private of Company F 9th Michigan Calvary. He enlisted in March 1865 & was discharged in August 1865. He served for 6 months. His post offfice is Clarkston.⁶ Robert married 2nd Marie C. Brand on 8 February 1892 in Pontiac.⁷ 8 June 1900, Robert and his wife, Marie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Independence Township, Oakland County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Robert Beardslee [62 Michigan - March 1838] and Marie C. [36 Ohio - May 1836]; They have been married 8 years with no children. They have a mortgage on their home. 20 April 1910, the U.S. Federal Census listed Robert living in the home of his brother-in-law at 2895 East Grand Blvd, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were William H. Leggett [69 New York][widow], children: John W. [45 Michigan][married], Fred C. [29 Michigan], Lucile V. [25 Michigan], & brother-in-law, Robert C. Beardslee [74 Michigan]. William was a real estate agent, John W. has own income, & Fred a clerk. John had been married 18 years.⁸ Robert married 3rd Mary Bryon in August 1915 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan.⁹ Robert departed this life after August 1915 in Michigan.