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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…

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

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…

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.)…

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…

Christine Robb sits at her kidney-bean-shaped desk in her home at 34 Alpine Court, Staten Island, New York. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1985-1995. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014.

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

A handmade book plate(?) created by Christine Robb, including a few details from her life. Text reads: "Christine Weir Robb. My Book. Born May 14, 1921. Married Dec 16, 1945 to Henry Robb. James - Sept. 16, 1945. Ellen - Nov. 18, 1949. Harry - Nov.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:"…

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…

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…

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…

Christine Robb in nursing uniform. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1940s. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014.

Sidney Mounter Weir and Christina Weir (née Werner) stand arm in arm outside what appears to be a home. Sidney wears a jacket with narrow tie and puggaree hat. Christina wears a jacket and long skirt with a stylish hat adorned with a feather. The…

127 (left) and 125 (right) Palmer Avenue, Staten Island, New York. Built by Sidney Weir in 1925. Undated photo; estimated at circa 1925-1929. Note baby carriage in front of 127. Names: Weir, Sidney Mounter, 1880-1945
Weir, Christina Caroline (née…

Christina Weir towing young Christine Weir in a "jewelry box" float as part of a parade on Heberton Avenue in Staten Island, New York. This is located between the intersection of Heberton with Day and Bond Streets. The original photo has "our little…

Studio portrait of a young Christine Weir, two years old, 1923. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014.

Handwritten on back (in different people's handwriting): "Grandma Werner in seat on porch. July 1931. Manchester. Aunt Florences new house. My Dad Sid Weir." A young Christine Weir sits at the bottom of the steps, at center. Sidney Weir is the man…

Studio portrait photograph of Christine Jane Weir in 1939. She married Henry Robb in 1944. Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir), 1921-2014.

Studio portrait photograph of Christine Weir, 1939. Christine married Henry Robb in 1944.

Studio portrait of Christine Weir. Photo may have been used in the Staten Island Advance (SEE image of reverse). It is marked for return to "Miss Christine Weir, 135 Palmer Avenue, Port Richmond, S.I." Names: Robb, Christine Jane (née Weir),…

Group portrait of "James [Robb] 3 yrs, 1 mon [left]; Harry [Robb] 1 yr, 5 mon [middle]; Bessie 8 yrs, 3 mon [right]." This is a studio portrait, presumably taken in Staten Island, NY (unconfirmed). Harry (i.e., Henry) sits on an ornate wicker chair.…

Image caption: "1910 Christina Werner. Shortsville; N.Y. (their bakery)." Handwritten in Ellen Robb's original album: "My Mom" [Christine Robb's handwriting]. Werner is standing outside a storefront (see painted lettering on window) in the snow. She…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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-

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…

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.

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,…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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

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 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,…

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

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,…

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(?);…