Robert Looker

Male24 October 1731–

Brief Life History of Robert

When Robert Looker was born on 24 October 1731, in Buckland, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, his father, John Looker, was 28 and his mother, Mary Wiblin, was 26. He married Mary Pinnock in 1764, in Buckland, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 3 daughters.

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Robert Looker
1731–
Mary Pinnock
1747–
Marriage: 1764
Robert Looker
1765–
John Looker
1769–
Elizabeth Looker
1771–1771
Elizabeth Looker
1773–1824
Martha Looker
1776–

Sources (32)

  • Robert Looker, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
  • Robert Looker, "England Marriages, 1538–1973 "
  • Robert Looker, "England, Berkshire, Parish Registers, 1515-1993"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    1764Buckland, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
  • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (5)

    World Events (8)

    1752 · Gregorian Calendar is Adopted

    Age 21

    Gregorian calendar was adopted in England in 1752. That year, Wednesday, September 2, 1752, was followed by Thursday, September 14th, 1752, which caused the country to skip ahead eleven days.

    1754 · Seven Years' War

    Age 23

    The Seven Years' War began as a North American conflict then stretched between England and France. England, along with allies, battled France in America, India, and Europe, making it arguably the first global war. The conflict ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 and England was victorious. The Seven Years' war ultimately led to discontent in the colonies and the American Revolution.

    1770 · Boston Tea Party

    Age 39

    Thousands of British troops were sent to Boston to enforce Britain's tax laws. Taxes were repealed on all imports to the American Colonies except tea. Americans, disguised as Native Americans, dumped chests of tea imported by the East India Company into the Boston Harbor in protest. This escalated tensions between the American Colonies and the British government.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of Luker , an occupational name for one who looks after something, such as a shepherd or farm bailiff.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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