Robert John Hildum

Male29 February 1868–29 April 1930

Brief Life History of Robert John

When Robert John Hildum was born on 29 February 1868, in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, George Hildum, was 26 and his mother, Jennie Catherine Cecilia Luce, was 19. He registered for military service in 1914. In 1930, at the age of 62, his occupation is listed as sgt 1st class in California, United States. He died on 29 April 1930, at the age of 62, and was buried in Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Buffalo, Nebraska, United States.

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Family Time Line

George Hildum
1843–
Jennie Catherine Cecilia Luce
1848–1915
Charles Luce Hildum Sr
1865–1929
Robert John Hildum
1868–1930

Sources (2)

  • Robert J Hildum, "United States National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938"
  • Robert J Hildum, "United States National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938"

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (2)

World Events (8)

1869 · Transcontinental Railroad Reaches San Francisco

Age 1

The first transcontinental railroad reached San Francisco in 1869. The Western Pacific Railroad Company built the track from Oakland to Sacramento. The Central Pacific Railroad Company of California built the section from Sacramento to Promontory Summit Utah. The railroad linked isolated California to the rest of the country which had far-reaching effects on the social and economical development of the state.

1877 · First National Strike in U.S. Begins In Pittsburgh Against Pennsylvania Railroad

Age 9

Coming out of an economic crisis, everyone was worried when cuts started happening in the railroad. They went on what would the great railroad strike of 1877.

1886

Age 18

Statue of Liberty is dedicated.

Name Meaning

English: see Hillam .

Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016

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