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Robert E. was born on May 1st, 1856.1   Robert E.'s father was Matthias Smith and his mother was Helen M. Estabrook.  His paternal grandparents were Matthias Smith and Jemima Harrison; his maternal grandparents were William Estabrook and Laura Gray. He had six brothers and a sister, named Melancthon W., Charles E., George S., Marcus M., William M., Sandford E. and Laura J..  He was the fourth oldest of the eight children.1 

Family Details of Robert E.'s family with Mary W. Hoagland

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Further source/citation:
World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1 @ Tree #0259