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Bridal shower card from Christine Robb to "Bets" [Betsy Dahlquist]. Undated; estimated at 1954. Names: Mannherz, Elisabeth Ann "Betsy" (née Dahlquist), 1932-2022; Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014

Birth announcement card for Ellen Christine Robb. Printed on the card: "It's the same old story...but the end is cute!" Date: November 18, 1949. Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz. Name: Ellen Christine. Parents: Harry & Christine Robb. Handwritten note on…

Birth announcement card for James Henry Robb. Weight: 6 lbs. 15 ounces. Arrived: Sept. 16, 1945. Christine & Harry Robb. Names: Robb, James Henry, 1945-

A studio portrait of a toddler-aged James H. Robb in 1947. Handwritten on back: "My cousin Jimmy at Christmas time 1947. 2 yrs." Names: Robb, James Henry, 1945-

This photo is believed to be George Washington Werner and a young Jane McShea (the daughter of George's sister, Florence). Their identity is unconfirmed, but likely. They appear to be sitting in the entrance of a shop. George is smoking a cigarette.…

Mounter family. At far right is Josephine Mounter, who married Joseph Weir in 1866. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1861-1864 based on Josephine's apparent age. Josephine was Sidney Weir's mother. All other individuals unidentified, but these are…

Joseph Weir. Born 1837 - 1912(?) Civil War veteran. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1875-1889. Note: This photo is likely to have been taken at the same time as robb0059, showing his wife standing beside the same upholstered chair in the same…

Josephine Weir (née Mounter). Married Joseph Weir in 1866. She was born in approximately 1850 (not definitively confirmed). Undated photograph; estimated at circa 1875-1889. Children: Sindey, Joseph, Lydia, Sam (?), Ida (?). Ellen (Robb) Heyeck's…

Obituary for Henry Robb, very likely printed on April 28, 1988. Transcript, brief entry at top: "Henry Robb of West Brighton on April 27, 1988. Beloved husband of Christine (née Weir). Loving father of James and Harry, Ellen Montanaro. Fond brother…

Clipping from the December 1949 issue of the Wagnerian. "Mrs. Elizabeth McManus, sister of the late Jimmy Robb, presents the Robb Memorial Trophy to Chet Selitto, most valuable player in the Homecoming game." Names: McManus, Elizabeth "Bess" Marie…

A "Society Today" gossip column from the New York World-Telegram describing James William Robb's relationship with heiress Doris Duke Cromwell, and rumors of their possible marriage.Transcript: "Current beau of Doris Duke Cromwell is Lieut. (j.g.)…

AP article about the accident that killed James William Robb on April 4, 1946. Transcript: "A bomb accidentally dropped on a group of observers in aircraft carrier training exercises in the Puerto Rican area killed nine men and wounded another. The…

Newspaper clipping. Article likely from Staten Island Advance. Undated clipping; almost certainly April 1946. Describes the circumstances of the death of James W. Robb, as well as his military service. Transcript: "Nine Navy men, including…

Newspaper clipping. Staten Island Advance, Tuesday, April 9, 1946. Brief article about the accidental death of Cmdr. James W. Robb. Transcript: "Cmdr. James W. Robb. Death came suddenly, unexpectedly from the skies for "Jimmy" Robb, one of Staten…

Written on back: "Navy Cross - Jim Robb. Given by James Forrestal, Sect Defense for Navy, 1942." Robb received the Navy Cross for his heroic acts during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Note: the man pinning the medal to Robb's lapel does not…

Studio portrait photograph of James W. Robb in white U.S. Navy officer's uniform. The photo studio's signature is illegible. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1937-1942

Bereavement letter/card/document for the family of James W. Robb. Signed by the members of "The Production Department". This was presumably a Navy theater production group (all names are male), although it could be related to Wagner College. The…

A Western Union telegram to James and Rose Robb regarding the death of their oldest child, James W. Robb. The document header reads: "CCY92 133/132 GOVT PRIORITY=WUX NEWYORK NY APR 4 1150P PRIORITY JAMES ROBB SR= 167 HARRISON PLACE STATEN ISLAND NY:"…

Postcard written by James W. Robb to Henry and Christine Robb, postmarked April 1, 1946, shortly before he was killed in an accident on Culebra, Puerto Rico. It is very likely that this postcard was received after the April 4 telegram to his parents…

Letter from Mary Pickford to James W. Robb, dated April 3, 1945. Transcript: "Dear Jimmy: You have been much in our thoughts and conversations. The other night saw Billy McDonald who said he had recently received a letter from you and that you had…

James William Robb standing beside fighter plane, presumably taken in Pensacola, FL or Hawaii. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1937-1942. Names: Robb, James William, 1912-1946.

James William Robb. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1937-1942. Image caption: "Skipper Jim". Names: Robb, James William, 1912-1946.

James William Robb. Undated photograph; estimated at circa 1937-1942. Names: Robb, James William, 1912-1946

James William Robb. Undated photograph; estimated at circa 1937-1942. Names: Robb, James William, 1912-1946.

Basketball team photo. Henry Robb, first row, center. Players are wearing "Phoenix London" tank tops. All other individuals are unidentified. Image caption: "1939-1940". Printed on back: "Gordon J. Rynders. 1100 Carroll St. Brooklyn N.Y." [photo…

Group portrait. Henry Robb, standing, center, wearing "Staten Island Baseball Oldtimers" hat. Ray Gilbert is seated. Henry Robb is identified as "Halfie Robb" on the back of the photo. The two other men's names are partly illegible: Jack McClafey(?);…

Newspaper clipping from Staten Island Advance (date? 1980s). Caption: "Club's 60th anniversary. Enjoying cocktails and conversation at the Altarian Club's 60th anniversary dinner in Hanratty's Corner House, Grant City, are, from left, Ray Gilbert,…

A young Henry Robb (right) in what appears to be a school uniform. Another unidentified boy beside him. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1924-1926 based on his apparent age (approximately 10-12 years old). Names: Robb, Henry "Harry", 1914-1988

Henry Robb 1931. Newspaper clipping from Staten Island Advance. Image caption: "A team photograph of the 1931 Port Richmond High School football squad during William Shakespeare's senior year. Coach 'Hoof' Nugent is at right." Henry Robb, first row,…

Image of the first Episcopal Church of the Ascension, Staten Island NY. Undated photo; while it may be as early as the 1870s, the style of dress (particularly men's hats) suggests it may date to the 20th century. The building was completed in 1871.…

Henry Robb, 1942. Group portrait. Handwritten on bottom, front: "U.S. Marine Cor., Grove City - 1942 - May Radar". Names listed on back in Henry Robb's handwriting. He appears in fourth row, fourth from right ("yours truly" written on back of…

Henry Robb. Written on back: "U.S. Marine Corp, 1941-1945."

Newspaper clipping, obituary. Transcript: "Mrs. Rose E. Robb, Mother of War Hero. Mrs. Rose Elizabeth Robb of 167 Harrison Pl., West Brighton, mother of one of the first heros [sic] of World War II, died yesterday in her home following a brief…

Written on back: "Rose Robb (Tucker), -1956". Note: 1956 does not seem to be an accurate date. Estimated at circa 1944-1949. Names: Robb, Rose Elizabeth (née Tucker), 1881-1957.

James William Robb with mother Rose Robb (née Tucker) and father James Robb Sr., 1944. Names: Robb, Rose Elizabeth (née Tucker), 1881-1957; Robb, James William, 1912-1946; Robb, James, 1879-1947.

Marriage notice for James Robb and Rose Tucker, dated April 28, 1906. Note: reference to "Mattie Robb" (near last line) in addition to "Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Robb" may refer to a younger Matthew Robb who was four years old and living with the Robb…

Rose Tucker and James Robb, 1900. Ellen (Robb) Heyeck's album caption reads: "1900?" The two were married April 25, 1906. Names: Robb, Rose Elizabeth (née Tucker), 1881-1957; Robb, James, 1879-1947.

These children are identified as "Katie" (Katheryne) Werner (left), Michael, and baby Christina Werner. Katie and Christina were the children of Charles and Catherine Werner (née Hilgert). It is not clear who Michael was--possibly a cousin (Hilgert…

Christina and Kate/Katie (Katheryne) were the children of Charles Werner and Catherine Werner (who died in 1893). It is believed that Charles Jr. was Catherine's child as well. This photo has been dated to 1898, however, this would not correspond…

Studio portrait photograph of Charles Werner and Catherine/Katherine Hilgert Werner. Written on back (incl. simple family tree): "Mr. & Mrs. Charles Werner, 61 Kidder St., 20 Dec. 1882 [note: is this wedding date or photo date?] (Wilkes Barre,…

Studio portrait of Christina Weir. Handwritten on back: "Christina Werner Weir, 1888-1959". Undated photo; estimated at circa 1940s. Likely taken in a Staten Island studio. Names: Weir, Christina Caroline (née Werner), 1888-1959.

Sidney Weir is identified by the arrow in this class photograph dating to circa 1889. All other students are unidentified. Handwritten on back: "Sidney Weir, born 1879. Picture taken 1889. School - Elizabeth Str. & Carey Ave." Note: Girls in front…

Back of photo reads: "Baby Jim Robb. 1945. 135 Palmer Ave, SI, NY." Note: Another copy of this photo includes the caption "10 mos." which would place this photo in June, 1946. Names: Robb, James Henry, 1945-

No annotation of this photo. However, it appears to be Christina Werner Weir with her young daughter Christine, summer of 1921 (Christine was born in May). This would likely have been in the backyard of their home in Port Richmond, Staten Island, New…

Newspaper clipping - marriage announcement, Sidney Weir and Christina Werner. They were married July 25, 1912. The newspaper this is from is undetermined; likely a Staten Island paper. Transcript: "Marriage of Popular Manchester Young L[overs]. The…

Handwritten on back: "David Werner 1942 U.S.N." Album caption (from Ellen Robb's original album/scrapbook): "Lt. David Werner 1942 U.S. Navy." David Werner was the son of Sarah Jane Poole and Charles Werner, born in Wilkes-Barr, PA (early in their…

Sidney Weir as a young man. He stands in a yard, with houses visible behind him. He is wearing a three-button suit, window pane pattern. Undated photo; estimated at 1920s based on his apparent age. He somewhat resembles actor Dominic West in this…

Two studio portrait photographs of Sidney Weir. Undated; estimated at circa 1897-1905 based on his apparent age in the photographs. He is wearing a jacket and bow tie. This may have been an high school graduation photograph. Names: Weir, Sidney…

Handwritten on back: "Sidney (1881-1945) & Emmie Weir." Printed on back: "L.S. Batterson, Photographer, 603 5th Ave. Cor. Prospect Ave. Brooklyn. Pictures Of Children A Specialty. Old Pictures [illegible] Enlarged." Ellen Robb album caption: "Sidney…

Studio portrait photograph of an elderly woman. Image is faded and stained, including a stained or washed out area across her face. Handwritten on back of original: "Grandmother Weir. Daddies [Sidney's] grandmother. Born 1820? or earlier. Son,…