Robert Shoemaker

Background

Shoemaker, Robert was born on February 1, 1817 in Shoemakertown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard M. and Sarah (Cleaver) Shoemaker.

Education

Master of Arts (honorary), Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, 1894.

Career

13 children including Richard M., Thomas East., Benjamin H. Became apprentice in drug store owned by William Scattergood, Philadelphia, 1832, owner of store, 1837-1856. Founded (with his brother Benjamin) Robert Shoemaker & Company, wholesale drug firm, Philadelphia, 1856. Director various insurance companies, banks.

Achievements

• Robert Shoemaker has been listed as a noteworthy pharmacist by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Moore, 1837. Married second, Ann Summers, 1858.

Father:

Richard M. Shoemaker

Mother:

Sarah (Cleaver) Shoemaker

Spouse:

Elizabeth Moore

Spouse:

Ann Summers