Robert was heir to his father, and had bovates in Bickerton and lands inMilnehurst, by deed, without date, from William, son of John Laverdon. Hemarried Jane, daughter of Sir William Butler, Lord of Warrington, inCounty Lancaster. The Butlers of Beusy in Lancaster were an importantfamily. Robert and Jane Bulkeley had three sons, William, Thomas andPeter.