Robert Worth (1739–1787)


Early Life & Lineage

Robert Worth was baptised on 25th December 1739 at Walkhampton (🔒Walkhampton Parish Baptism Register, Plymouth & West Devon Record Office).

He was the eldest son of Robert Worth (1710–1782) and his wife Mary Worth (née Kiveal).

Marriage & Family Connections

On 23rd April 1765, Robert married Agnes Atwell at Walkhampton (🔒Walkhampton Parish Marriage & Banns Register, Plymouth & West Devon Record Office).

A few years later, on 12th May 1770, Robert’s younger brother Michael married Agnes’ sister, Elizabeth Atwell.

Together, Robert and Agnes had five children:

  • Grace Worth (b. 1765)
  • John Worth (1768–1805)
  • Robert Worth (1774–1810)
  • Richard Worth (1776–1803)
  • Margaret Worth (b. 1779)

Death & Burial

Robert was buried at Walkhampton on 2nd July 1787 (🔒Walkhampton Parish Burials Register, Plymouth & West Devon Record Office).

Agnes survived her husband as a widow for over twenty years until her burial at Walkhampton on 23rd June 1806 (🔒Walkhampton Parish Burials Register, Plymouth & West Devon Record Office).

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