Daily AncestorBobby
Bobby was a nickname for Robert in American records of the 1700s and 1800s.
Bobby is a pet form of Robert built on Bob. Nickname lists compiled for 18th and 19th century American research also pair Bobby with Robert.
In a search, try both names. An index may list him only as Bobby, while his baptism or marriage record gives Robert.
As seen in a record1880 census; his 1902 death certificate gives Robert
Bobby Fairbrother, Son, 9, Works on farm
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