Sharon's Family History
The Genealogy of the Wilton, Brimson, Munro and Forward Families
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Robert Tanner Brimson
Robert Brimson and the Tucker, Tanner , Snook name confusion
Myths and Facts around the names associated with Robert
Brimson, there has been confusion amongst some researchers regarding the names
of his father, mother and even Robert himself.
MYTH: Mary Snook is Robert Brimson’s mother
FACT: Mary Brimson is
Robert’s Mother, he is her illegitimate child. His half-sister Sarah Snook
Brimson is also illegitimate and fathered by William Snook.
MYTH: Robert’s Father is Robert Brimson.
FACT: Robert Brimson is the illegitimate child of Mary
Brimson and Robert Tucker.
MYTH: Robert’s full name is Robert Francis Tanner Brimson.
FACT: Robert was christened Robert Brimson, his death
certificate recorded his name as Robert Brimson. The name Tanner only ever
appeared on his marriage certificate but as it was documented it has been
accepted as part of his name. None of the many documents pertaining to Robert
Brimson have any mention of the name Francis. Robert Brimson also used the
alias Robert Tucker, especially during his early days.
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