Robert Trestrail

Their Story



Estimated birth year:1816
Birthplace:England
Age:44
Sex:M
Marital Status:Y
Property:
Real Estate Value:680
Value of Personal Estate:140
Occupation:Bootmaker
Family Number:27
House Number:27
Household Members:
 Robert Trestrail   44
 Elizabeth Trestrail   38
 Robert M Trestrail   8
 Mary L Trestrail   5
 William H Trestrail   1
Story:

Robert Trestrail was a boot and shoe maker and was born in 1816 in Cornwall England. He and his wife came to Shullsburg in 1851 from Cornwall England where he learned his trade. He continued in his trade until his death in April 29, 1873. He was a member of the Village and School Boards. He was appointed Postmaster in 1869 and then his wife Elizabeth took over the Position after his death. They had 3 children: Robert M., Mary S., and William H. (from 1881 History of Lafayette Co. page 741)

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