Robert Mutton (c1763-1807)

Robert Mutton was born in approximately 1763, most likely in Cornwall, England. His origins, including the names of his parents and siblings, are currently unknown.

Marriage
Robert married Elizabeth Bettess on the 24th February 1789 in the parish church at Trewen, Cornwall. Witnesses to the marriage were Richard Bettess (possibly the bride’s brother) and John Parnell. Elizabeth was the daughter of Richard and Martha Bettes (nee Gibbs) from Lewannick in Cornwall. Robert's residence at the time of the marriage was Altarnun. The bride was 5 months pregnant at the time.

The couple settled in Trewen and had 5 known children baptised there. Another child, their second, was baptised in Altarnun.

Death of Children
Robert and Elizabeth lost two children at a young age, both boys named Robert. The first was buried on 28th November 1795 in Trewen, aged only 4 years of age and the second was buried on the 25th April 1803, aged 7 years.

Death
Robert himself died at a relatively young age of approximately 44 years. He was buried in Trewen on 6th April 1807.

His wife Elizabeth would only outlive him by 1 year.

Children

 * colspan="3" bgcolor="#FFfce0" style="color: #000000;" |Children of Robert and Elizabeth Mutton
 * colspan="3" bgcolor="#FFfce0" style="color: #000000;" |Children of Robert and Elizabeth Mutton