SEVENTH GENERATION

293. Robert BLYTH was born between Jul 1838 and Sep 1838 in Virley, Essex. He was made Executor to the will of his father, Samuel Blyth, on 31 Aug 1874. He signed a Will on 1 Aug 1877. When Robert wrote his will he was living in Chelmsford. He inherited £1500 from his father on 7 May 1881. The residue of his fathers estate was to be disposed of. The proceeds would pay any outstanding debts and the remainder of the money was to be split equally between Robert and his brothers and sisters. A 3rd Codicil in his fathers will, written following the death of his mother, left Robert an oil painting of his grandfather. He died on 18 Feb 1896 in Chelmsford, Essex. His Will was proved on 13 May 1896 in London. His effects were valued at £921.13.9. Along with his wife, the 2 other executors were William Blyth, Farmer, and George Henry Aubrey, Gent. He was a Solicitor as per 1881 Census in Chelmsford, Essex. 1861 Census: Robert is listed as a Solicitor.
1867 Post Office Directory of Essex: Robert is listed as a Solicitor and Agent to Lancashire Fire and Life Insurance Company, High Street, Chelmsford. 1861 Census: Robert, 22, was living with his parents at Sturgeons Farm, Writtle.
1867 Post Office Directory: Robert is listed under private residents section living at Mount Pleasants, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford.
1881 Census: Robert, 42, was living at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford with his wife, 8 children and 3 domestic servants.

He was married to Georgina RUTTER (daughter of James RUTTER) on 21 Aug 1865 in Roxwell, Essex. Robert, 27, was a Solicitor from Chelmsford. Georgina was aged 21. Witnesses were Alice Rutter and William Blyth. Georgina RUTTER was born between Apr 1844 and Jun 1844 in Roxwell, Essex. She was made Executor to the will of her husband, Robert Blyth, on 1 Aug 1877. The will was proved 13th May 1896 in London. She inherited £200 from her husband, Robert Blyth, on 13 May 1896. Georgiana was also to receive all the household furniture and effects together with a freehold messuage with its garden, paddock and appurtenances called 'Mount Pleasant' in Chelmsford for the term of her natural life. At her death it passes to her husbands Trustees. 1881 Census: Georgina, 36, was living at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford with her husband and 8 children.
1901 Census: Georgina, 66, widowed, was living at Benedicts, Nunnery Green, Writtle with 4 of her children. They had a servant living with them. Robert BLYTH and Georgina RUTTER had the following children:

486 i. Robert William BLYTH was born between 1 Oct 1866 and 31 Dec 1866 in Chelmsford, Essex. He was baptized on 30 Jan 1867 in Chelmsford, Essex. He inherited a gold watch, chain and seal from his grandfather, Samuel Blyth, on 7 May 1881. He inherited a Gold Watch from his father, Robert Blyth, on 13 May 1896. When the trustees thought fit Robert and his brothers and sisters were to share their fathers estate. He was made Executor to the will of his brother, Samuel Blyth, on 4 Aug 1902 in London. He was a Solicitor as per 1901 Census. 1881 Census: Robert, 14, was at boarding school in Ingatestone Street, Ingatestone.
1901 Census: Robert, 34, single, was living with his mother at Benedicts, Nunnery Green, Writtle.
487 ii. Frederick Ernest BLYTH was born between 1 Jan 1868 and 12 Feb 1868 in Chelmsford, Essex. He was baptized on 12 Feb 1868 in Chelmsford, Essex. 1881 Census: Frederick, 13, was at boarding school at Ingatestone Street, Ingatestone.
488 iii. Georgiana BLYTH was born between Apr 1869 and Jun 1869 in Chelmsford, Essex. She was baptized on 21 Apr 1869 in Chelmsford, Essex. She inherited a share in her fathers estate on 13 May 1896. When the trustees thought fit Georgiana and her brothers and sisters were to share their fathers estate. 1881 Census: Georgina, 12, was living with her parents at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford. She was a scholar.
489 iv. James Harvey BLYTH was born between Jul 1871 and Sep 1871 in Chelmsford, Essex. He inherited a share of his fathers estate on 13 May 1896. When the trustees thought fit James and his brothers and sisters were to share their fathers estate. 1881 Census: James, 9, was living at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford with his parents. He was a scholar.
490 v. Samuel Francis BLYTH was born between Jul 1872 and Sep 1872 in Chelmsford, Essex. He inherited a share of his fathers estate on 13 May 1896. When the trustees thought fit Samuel and his brothers and sisters were to share their fathers estate. He died on 15 Jul 1902 in Richmond, Surrey. Samuel died at 60 Selwyn Avenue, Richmond. His Will was proved on 4 Aug 1902 in London. Samuel's effects were valued at £251. He was an Electrical Engineer as per 1901 Census. 1881 Census: Samuel, 8, was living with his parents at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford. He was a scholar.
1901 Census: Samuel, 28, single, was boarding at 47 Victoria Road, Gt Yarmouth, Norfolk.
491 vi. Arthur BLYTH was born between Jan 1874 and Mar 1874 in Chelmsford, Essex. He was baptized on 15 Apr 1874 in Chelmsford, Essex. He inherited a share of his fathers estate on 13 May 1896. When the trustees thought fit Arthur and his brothers and sisters were to share their fathers estate. He was an Auctioneers Clerk as per 1901 Census in Great Dunmow, Essex. 1881 Census: Arthur, 7, was living in Broomfield Road, Chelmsford with his parents. He was a scholar.
1901 Census: Arthur, 27, single, was a living alone in Great Dunmow.
492 vii. Catherine Edith Esther BLYTH was born between Jan 1875 and Mar 1875 in Chelmsford, Essex. She was baptized on 11 Apr 1875 in Chelmsford, Essex. She inherited a share of her fathers estate on 13 May 1896. When the trustees thought fit Catherine and her brothers and sisters were to share their fathers estate. She was made Executor to the will of her brother, Samuel Blyth, on 4 Aug 1902 in London. 1881 Census: Catherine, 6, was living at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford with her parents.
1901 Census: Catherine, 26, single, was living at Benedicts, Nunnery Green, Writtle, with her mother.
+493 viii. Ethel Mary BLYTH.
494 ix. Harry BLYTH was born between Oct 1877 and Dec 1877 in Chelmsford, Essex. He was baptized on 23 Dec 1877 in Chelmsford, Essex. He inherited a share of his fathers estate on 13 May 1896. When the trustees thought fit Harry and his brothers and sisters were to share their fathers estate. He was a Brewers Analyst as per 1901 Census. 1881 Census: Harry, 3, was living at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford with his parents.
1901 Census: Harry, 23, single, was lodging at 4 Richmond Crescent, Islington, London.
495 x. Sidney BLYTH was born between Jan 1880 and Mar 1880 in Chelmsford, Essex. He was baptized on 11 Apr 1880 in Chelmsford, Essex. He inherited a share of his fathers estate on 13 May 1896. When the trustees thought fit Sidney and his brothers and sisters were to share their fathers estate. He was an Insurance Surveyor as per 1901 Census. 1881 Census: Sidney, 1, was living with his parents at Broomfield Road, Chelmsford.
1901 Census: Sidney, 21, single, was a lodger at 4 Richmond Crescent, Islington, London.
496 xi. Dorothy BLYTH was born between 1 Oct 1882 and 14 Oct 1882 in Chelmsford, Essex. She was baptized on 14 Oct 1882 in Chelmsford, Essex. 1901 Census: Dorothy, 18, was living with her mother at Benedicts, Nunnery Green, Writtle.