Robert Masters (Wisconsin pioneer)

Robert Masters
Robert Masters
Coroner of Jefferson County, Wisconsin Territory
	In office; January 1, 1846 – January 1, 1847
Preceded by	E. G. Darling
Succeeded by	E. G. Darling
Member of the House of Representatives of the Wisconsin Territory for Dane, Dodge, Green, Jefferson, and Sauk counties
	In office; November 7, 1842 – January 6, 1845 Serving with Isaac H. Palmer & Lyman Crossman
Preceded by	Lucius I. Barber & Daniel S. Sutherland
Succeeded by	Charles S. Bristol, Noah Phelps, & George H. Slaughter
Register of Deeds of Jefferson County, Wisconsin Territory
	In office; September 1839 – November 7, 1842
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	G. F. Markley
Personal details
Born	c.1787; Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 23, 1867 (aged 79–80)
Resting place	Rock River Cemetery, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Olive Masters (died 1849); Lucina Chaffee (m. 1851⁠–⁠1867);
Children	Emilio Leo Masters; (b. 1813; died 1888); Enias D. Masters; (b. 1818; died 1875); Eschyllus Masters; (b. 1820; died 1864); Emogene Lucy Masters; (b. 1822; died 1841); Evaline L. (Byington); (b. 1824; died 1888); Emma Olive Masters; (b. 1826; died 1911); Emmett Masters; (b. 1829; died 1892); Emanda Masters; (b. 1830); Ermina (Aten); (b. 1833; died 1884); Egbert Masters; (b. 1834; died 1880); Elbert Masters; (b. 1838; died 1843); Emandus Addus Masters; (b. 1838; died 1896);
Occupation	Sailor, farmer

Robert Masters (c.1787 – January 23, 1867) was an American sailor, politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was one of the first settlers of Jefferson, Wisconsin, and represented Jefferson County in the 4th Wisconsin Territorial Assembly. He was also the first register of deeds of Jefferson County.

Robert Masters

Coroner of Jefferson County, Wisconsin Territory
In office January 1, 1846 – January 1, 1847
Preceded by	E. G. Darling
Succeeded by	E. G. Darling
Member of the House of Representatives of the Wisconsin Territory for Dane, Dodge, Green, Jefferson, and Sauk counties
In office November 7, 1842 – January 6, 1845 Serving with Isaac H. Palmer & Lyman Crossman
Preceded by	Lucius I. Barber & Daniel S. Sutherland
Succeeded by	Charles S. Bristol, Noah Phelps, & George H. Slaughter
Register of Deeds of Jefferson County, Wisconsin Territory
In office September 1839 – November 7, 1842
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	G. F. Markley

Personal details
Born	c.1787 Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 23, 1867(1867-01-23) (aged 79–80)
Resting place	Rock River Cemetery, Jefferson, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Olive Masters (died 1849) Lucina Chaffee (m. 1851⁠–⁠1867)
Children	Emilio Leo Masters ^{(b. 1813; died 1888)} Enias D. Masters ^{(b. 1818; died 1875)} Eschyllus Masters ^{(b. 1820; died 1864)} Emogene Lucy Masters ^{(b. 1822; died 1841)} Evaline L. (Byington) ^{(b. 1824; died 1888)} Emma Olive Masters ^{(b. 1826; died 1911)} Emmett Masters ^{(b. 1829; died 1892)} Emanda Masters ^{(b. 1830)} Ermina (Aten) ^{(b. 1833; died 1884)} Egbert Masters ^{(b. 1834; died 1880)} Elbert Masters ^{(b. 1838; died 1843)} Emandus Addus Masters ^{(b. 1838; died 1896)}
Occupation	Sailor, farmer