Scholes, Robert M.

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Robert M. Scholes Soundex Code S420

History of Cook County, Illinois; The Earliest Period to the Present Time; Complete in One Volume, 1884, Page 463.

Biographical Sketches of Rogers Park

Robert M. Scholes, dealer in teas, coffees and spices, Chicago, was born in Belfast, Ireland, October 31. 1829. At the age of three he came with his parents, William Scholes and Jane Scholes to Montreal, Canada. His mother died when he was quite young, and his father in 1855. In 1860, he commenced the manufacture of brass work, which he continued up to 1865.

When he came to Chicago, he engaged in different employments up to 1876, the date or his present business.

He has resided in Rogers Park since 1880.

He was married to Isabella Scholes, nee: Isabella Brough, of Montreal, Canada, April 15,1851.

Thev have four children:

Lewis A. Scholes

Florence E. Scholes

Fremont Scholes

Parker Scholes

Chicago Blue Book

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Scholes lived at 749 Chase Avenue, in the 1895 Chicago Blue Book, page 242. This was the first issue to provide addresses of Rogers Park residents.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Scholes lived at 749 Chase Avenue, in the 1898 Chicago Blue Book, page 243.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Scholes lived at 749 Chase Avenue, in the 1901 Chicago Blue Book, page 235.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Scholes lived at 749 Chase Avenue, in the 1902 Chicago Blue Book, page 227.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Scholes lived at 749 Chase Avenue, in the 1903 Chicago Blue Book, page 227.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Scholes lived at 749 Chase Avenue, in the 1904 Chicago Blue Book, page 229.