Robert Larimer

brief biography

From the book of the Larimer Family 1740 -1959 published by J. C. Work:

Robert Larimer was 20 years old when he enlisted in army for 1812 war. He was also in General Hull's surrender to the British. Afterward he re-enlisted, disregarding his parole, he was in several battles. In the year 1840 they settled in Elkhart County, Indiana, Middlebury Twp. later in 1847 to LaGrange County, near East Lake. Robert Larimer died at the age of 56 and was buried in Eldridge Cemetery near Middlebury, Indiana.

==comments== Date and place of marriage have also been (erroneously?) reported to be circa 1815 in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States.

Date and place of death have also been (erroneously?) reported to be January 30, 1850 at Middlebury, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States.

Date and place of burial have also been (erroneously?) reported to be circa January 1850 at Middlebury, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States.

sources

• "Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania, Volume 3, page 1508: "The History of Our Larimer Family"
• book of the Larimer Family 1740 -1959 published by J. C. Work
• information compiled by Robert Work of Vincennes, Indiana

links

• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91523514/robert-larimer
• https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/2:1:M7FG-HBP (FamilySearch AFN 1TVW-HQ9)