Robert Campbell Goree

b. 16 January 1870, d. 8 September 1943
  • Robert Campbell Goree was born on 16 January 1870 in Texas.
  • Robert Daniel Goree and Frances Rebecca Campbell appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Midway, Madison County, Texas, Also enumerated in the household were Young (age 13) and Mollie (age 9) Hodge, both born in Texas, probably children of a sister of Robert, most likely Anna.. Other members of the household included Robert Campbell Goree, Sarah Williams Kittrell and Lucy Bettie Kittrell.
  • He married Mary F. Rogers, daughter of J. Rodgers and Josephine (?), on 7 January 1894 in Dallas, Texas, at the home of her parents.
  • The following appeared on 8 January 1894 in the Dallas Morning News: A quiet wedding occurred yesterday afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents when Miss Mamie F. Rodgers of this city was married to Mr. R. Campbell Goree of Benjamin, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Goree will leave to-morrow for their new home in Benjamin.
  • Robert Campbell Goree and Mary F. Rogers appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Quanah, Hardeman County, Texas, living next to Mary's parents.. Other members of the household included Rogers Campbell Goree and Jonathan D. Goree.
  • He was a day laborer, according to the 1900 census.
  • Robert Campbell Goree and Mary F. Rogers appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Knox County, Texas. Other members of the household included Rogers Campbell Goree, Jonathan D. Goree, Paul R. Goree, Robert Lee Goree, Frances Goree and Edwin C. Goree.
  • He was a railroad depot agent, according to the 1910 census.
  • Robert Campbell Goree and Mary F. Rogers appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, at 618 East Seventh Street. Other members of the household included Robert Lee Goree and Frances Goree.
  • He was a house carpenter, according to the 1920 census.
  • Robert Campbell Goree and Mary F. Rogers appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Riverside, Riverside County, California, at 9401 Garfield Street.
  • He was a poultry farmer, according to the 1930 census.
  • Robert Campbell Goree died on 8 September 1943 at age 73 in Riverside County, California.
  • His wife Mary F. Rogers became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Olivewood Cemetery, Riverside, Riverside County, California.
  • The following appeared on 11 September 1943 in the Riverside Daily Press: [Died] In Riverside, Calif., Sept. 8, 1943, Robert Campbell Goree, aged 73 years, of 9401 Garfield street, Arlington, Calif. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary R. Goree of Arlington, and the following children: Capt. Jon D. Goree, U.S. Air Force, India; :aul R. Goree, Riverside; Robert L. Goree, Upland, Calif; Miss Frances Goree, Bakersfield, Calif., and Mrs. C. F. Meacham, Taft, Calif; two brothers, Robert G. Goree, North Hollywood, Calif., and Bryant K. Goree, Fort Worth, Texas; and one sister, Miss Edwin Sue Goree, Corpus Christi, Texas. Also survived by three grandchildren. Strictly private funeral services will be conducted in the chapel of Acheson and Graham, Inc., on Monday, Sept. 13th, at 10 a.m. Cremation Evergreen cemetery. Please Omit Flowers.
  • Last Edited: 25 Jun 2017

Family: Mary F. Rogers b. 13 August 1873, d. 12 April 1960