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Robert Lamar Bridgforth

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Robert Lamar Bridgforth

Birth
Giles County, Tennessee, USA
Death
6 Dec 1874 (aged 50)
Limestone County, Alabama, USA
Burial
Elkmont, Limestone County, Alabama, USA Add to Map
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The 4th child of David Daniel Bridgforth and Mariah Dandridge Hobbs both born in VA.
Married Sarah Hamblen in 1845 in Limestone County, AL.
Children: i. Elizabeth Mariah ii. Robert Bridgforth
His middle name was pronounced Lam-er.
The home of Robert Bridgforth was located not far from the New Garden Cemetery. The property on which this house was built was purchased by Obadiah Jones on Feb. 9, 1818. After changing hands a couple of times, the property was purchased on Feb. 8, 1869 by Robert L. Bridgforth and the house was built at that time. After Robert's death, wife Sarah deeded the house to John W. Bridgforth. (Lure and Lore of Limestone County by Axford and Edwards).
The 4th child of David Daniel Bridgforth and Mariah Dandridge Hobbs both born in VA.
Married Sarah Hamblen in 1845 in Limestone County, AL.
Children: i. Elizabeth Mariah ii. Robert Bridgforth
His middle name was pronounced Lam-er.
The home of Robert Bridgforth was located not far from the New Garden Cemetery. The property on which this house was built was purchased by Obadiah Jones on Feb. 9, 1818. After changing hands a couple of times, the property was purchased on Feb. 8, 1869 by Robert L. Bridgforth and the house was built at that time. After Robert's death, wife Sarah deeded the house to John W. Bridgforth. (Lure and Lore of Limestone County by Axford and Edwards).

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Born Apr 3 1824
Died Dec 6 1875
Age 50YS 7MS &27DS

Earth has no sorrow
Heaven cannot heal.



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