David was born in Stoney Woods, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Francis and Jean [Martin] Torbet. He was christened on August 8, 1819, in at a church in Newhills. David's surname was originally spelled Torbet (with one 't' at the end), he began spelling it with two 't's circa 1870.
Francis moved to America in 1835 followed by his wife and children. They arrived at the Port of New York aboard the Bark Universe on June 3, 1836. After arriving they lived in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, before moving to Paterson in Passaic County.
David married Sarah Brush about 1839. They moved to New York about 1841, for a short time, before returning to New Jersey about 1846. David moved to Richmond County, Georgia, ahead of his family in 1847. He and his friend Mr Taliaferro purchased a foundry and began advertising for business.
Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, Georgia
November 11, 1847, p 3.
AUGUSTA FOUNDRY,
MILLWRIGHT & MACHINE SHOP.
NEAR THE GEORGIA R. ROAD DEPOT.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, having purchased of
THOS. HOPKINS, Esq., the above establishment, intend carry on the business in its various branches. They will furnish
IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS,
of every description at short notice, and on as reasonable terms as any similar establishment at the South. They hope by strict attention to business to merit the patronage heretofore extended to the establishment.
Having a number of ENGINE LATHES, we are prepared to cut LARGE SCREWS, of any dimensions. MILL SPINDLES, &c., always on hand and made to order. TALIAFERRO & TORBET.
C. C. TALIAFERRO,
D. R. TORBET.
N. B.--PATTERNS, of every description, made to order. We will keep on hand and make to order, HOTCHKISS' WHEELS. to suit the various heads of water. [n10] T. & T.
Advertisements ran nearly daily and the business was successful. David moved his family down to Augusta in 1848. On March 12, 1852, the owners published their desire to sell the business. Unfortunately, a fire broke out about 3 weeks later, and what equipment that could be sold was put up for auction. The lot, itself, was finally sold on June 25, 1852.
After a fire destroyed the business in 1852, the family moved to Montgomery County, Alabama. By 1859, they had returned to Georgia, and settled in Columbus. While in Columbus, he worked as a machinist.
After the Civil War began, David enlisted into the Confederate Army. He served in Company A, Columbus Light Artillery Regiment, and in Company A, 1st City Battalion, Georgia Infantry (State Guards), and also as a machinist at the Ordnance Depot in Columbus. Although records are lacking, it's likely that David was involved in the Battle of Columbus, Georgia, on April 16, 1865.
By 1870, the family had moved to Auburn, Lee County, Alabama. His youngest son, David Frank, age 5, is not listed with the family in the census, suggesting that he may have been raised by a relative or friend of the family.
By 1872, David had returned to Columbus, after divorcing Sarah and leaving her in Auburn. In Columbus, he resided at 928 Front Street, and worked as an engineer for Empire Mills.
David and Sarah are the parents of seven children: 5 boys and 2 girls.
Columbus Inquirer-Sun - Columbus, Georgia
Sunday, January 15, 1893, p 5
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.--At 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. D. R. Torbett died at the residence of his grandson, Mr. C. L. Torbett, 405 Broad street. He was about seventy-four years of age, and a native of Scotland, having been born four miles south of Aberdeen, at Stoney Woods, in the parish of New Hills, on the banks of the River Don. He has been a resident of Columbus for a number of years, and until about six months ago he was the engineer at the Empire Mills. Two sons and a daughter survive him: Mr. Frank T. Torbett, of Savannah, the father of Mr. C. L. Torbett, of this city, Mr. LaFayette Torbett, of Texas, Miss Josephine Torbett, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and a married daughter in Texas. The funeral notice appears elsewhere.
Columbus Inquirer-Sun - Columbus, Georgia
Tuesday, January 17, 1893, p 1
FUNERALS ON SUNDAY.
The funeral of Mr. D. R. Torbett took place at 3 o'clock p. m. The services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Johnstone, of St. Luke's church, and the following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: W. T. Robinson, John Day, Geo. W. B. McKnight, Geo. W. O. Berry, M. M. Morre and A. M. Brannon.
-Cause of death: General Disability.
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Francis moved to America in 1835 followed by his wife and children. They arrived at the Port of New York aboard the Bark Universe on June 3, 1836. After arriving they lived in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, before moving to Paterson in Passaic County.
David married Sarah Brush about 1839. They moved to New York about 1841, for a short time, before returning to New Jersey about 1846. David moved to Richmond County, Georgia, ahead of his family in 1847. He and his friend Mr Taliaferro purchased a foundry and began advertising for business.
Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, Georgia
November 11, 1847, p 3.
AUGUSTA FOUNDRY,
MILLWRIGHT & MACHINE SHOP.
NEAR THE GEORGIA R. ROAD DEPOT.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, having purchased of
THOS. HOPKINS, Esq., the above establishment, intend carry on the business in its various branches. They will furnish
IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS,
of every description at short notice, and on as reasonable terms as any similar establishment at the South. They hope by strict attention to business to merit the patronage heretofore extended to the establishment.
Having a number of ENGINE LATHES, we are prepared to cut LARGE SCREWS, of any dimensions. MILL SPINDLES, &c., always on hand and made to order. TALIAFERRO & TORBET.
C. C. TALIAFERRO,
D. R. TORBET.
N. B.--PATTERNS, of every description, made to order. We will keep on hand and make to order, HOTCHKISS' WHEELS. to suit the various heads of water. [n10] T. & T.
Advertisements ran nearly daily and the business was successful. David moved his family down to Augusta in 1848. On March 12, 1852, the owners published their desire to sell the business. Unfortunately, a fire broke out about 3 weeks later, and what equipment that could be sold was put up for auction. The lot, itself, was finally sold on June 25, 1852.
After a fire destroyed the business in 1852, the family moved to Montgomery County, Alabama. By 1859, they had returned to Georgia, and settled in Columbus. While in Columbus, he worked as a machinist.
After the Civil War began, David enlisted into the Confederate Army. He served in Company A, Columbus Light Artillery Regiment, and in Company A, 1st City Battalion, Georgia Infantry (State Guards), and also as a machinist at the Ordnance Depot in Columbus. Although records are lacking, it's likely that David was involved in the Battle of Columbus, Georgia, on April 16, 1865.
By 1870, the family had moved to Auburn, Lee County, Alabama. His youngest son, David Frank, age 5, is not listed with the family in the census, suggesting that he may have been raised by a relative or friend of the family.
By 1872, David had returned to Columbus, after divorcing Sarah and leaving her in Auburn. In Columbus, he resided at 928 Front Street, and worked as an engineer for Empire Mills.
David and Sarah are the parents of seven children: 5 boys and 2 girls.
Columbus Inquirer-Sun - Columbus, Georgia
Sunday, January 15, 1893, p 5
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.--At 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. D. R. Torbett died at the residence of his grandson, Mr. C. L. Torbett, 405 Broad street. He was about seventy-four years of age, and a native of Scotland, having been born four miles south of Aberdeen, at Stoney Woods, in the parish of New Hills, on the banks of the River Don. He has been a resident of Columbus for a number of years, and until about six months ago he was the engineer at the Empire Mills. Two sons and a daughter survive him: Mr. Frank T. Torbett, of Savannah, the father of Mr. C. L. Torbett, of this city, Mr. LaFayette Torbett, of Texas, Miss Josephine Torbett, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and a married daughter in Texas. The funeral notice appears elsewhere.
Columbus Inquirer-Sun - Columbus, Georgia
Tuesday, January 17, 1893, p 1
FUNERALS ON SUNDAY.
The funeral of Mr. D. R. Torbett took place at 3 o'clock p. m. The services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Johnstone, of St. Luke's church, and the following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: W. T. Robinson, John Day, Geo. W. B. McKnight, Geo. W. O. Berry, M. M. Morre and A. M. Brannon.
-Cause of death: General Disability.
This biography is NOT to be posted to any other website without permission.
(bio by: Raymond B.)
David was born in Stoney Woods, Newhills, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Francis and Jean [Martin] Torbet. He was christened on August 8, 1819, in at a church in Newhills. David's surname was originally spelled Torbet (with one 't' at the end), he began spelling it with two 't's circa 1870.
Francis moved to America in 1835 followed by his wife and children. They arrived at the Port of New York aboard the Bark Universe on June 3, 1836. After arriving they lived in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, before moving to Paterson in Passaic County.
David married Sarah Brush about 1839. They moved to New York about 1841, for a short time, before returning to New Jersey about 1846. David moved to Richmond County, Georgia, ahead of his family in 1847. He and his friend Mr Taliaferro purchased a foundry and began advertising for business.
Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, Georgia
November 11, 1847, p 3.
AUGUSTA FOUNDRY,
MILLWRIGHT & MACHINE SHOP.
NEAR THE GEORGIA R. ROAD DEPOT.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, having purchased of
THOS. HOPKINS, Esq., the above establishment, intend carry on the business in its various branches. They will furnish
IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS,
of every description at short notice, and on as reasonable terms as any similar establishment at the South. They hope by strict attention to business to merit the patronage heretofore extended to the establishment.
Having a number of ENGINE LATHES, we are prepared to cut LARGE SCREWS, of any dimensions. MILL SPINDLES, &c., always on hand and made to order. TALIAFERRO & TORBET.
C. C. TALIAFERRO,
D. R. TORBET.
N. B.--PATTERNS, of every description, made to order. We will keep on hand and make to order, HOTCHKISS' WHEELS. to suit the various heads of water. [n10] T. & T.
Advertisements ran nearly daily and the business was successful. David moved his family down to Augusta in 1848. On March 12, 1852, the owners published their desire to sell the business. Unfortunately, a fire broke out about 3 weeks later, and what equipment that could be sold was put up for auction. The lot, itself, was finally sold on June 25, 1852.
After a fire destroyed the business in 1852, the family moved to Montgomery County, Alabama. By 1859, they had returned to Georgia, and settled in Columbus. While in Columbus, he worked as a machinist.
After the Civil War began, David enlisted into the Confederate Army. He served in Company A, Columbus Light Artillery Regiment, and in Company A, 1st City Battalion, Georgia Infantry (State Guards), and also as a machinist at the Ordnance Depot in Columbus. Although records are lacking, it's likely that David was involved in the Battle of Columbus, Georgia, on April 16, 1865.
By 1870, the family had moved to Auburn, Lee County, Alabama. His youngest son, David Frank, age 5, is not listed with the family in the census, suggesting that he may have been raised by a relative or friend of the family.
By 1872, David had returned to Columbus, after divorcing Sarah and leaving her in Auburn. In Columbus, he resided at 928 Front Street, and worked as an engineer for Empire Mills.
David and Sarah are the parents of seven children: 5 boys and 2 girls.
Columbus Inquirer-Sun - Columbus, Georgia
Sunday, January 15, 1893, p 5
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.--At 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. D. R. Torbett died at the residence of his grandson, Mr. C. L. Torbett, 405 Broad street. He was about seventy-four years of age, and a native of Scotland, having been born four miles south of Aberdeen, at Stoney Woods, in the parish of New Hills, on the banks of the River Don. He has been a resident of Columbus for a number of years, and until about six months ago he was the engineer at the Empire Mills. Two sons and a daughter survive him: Mr. Frank T. Torbett, of Savannah, the father of Mr. C. L. Torbett, of this city, Mr. LaFayette Torbett, of Texas, Miss Josephine Torbett, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and a married daughter in Texas. The funeral notice appears elsewhere.
Columbus Inquirer-Sun - Columbus, Georgia
Tuesday, January 17, 1893, p 1
FUNERALS ON SUNDAY.
The funeral of Mr. D. R. Torbett took place at 3 o'clock p. m. The services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Johnstone, of St. Luke's church, and the following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: W. T. Robinson, John Day, Geo. W. B. McKnight, Geo. W. O. Berry, M. M. Morre and A. M. Brannon.
-Cause of death: General Disability.
This biography is NOT to be posted to any other website without permission.
(bio by: Raymond B.)
Francis moved to America in 1835 followed by his wife and children. They arrived at the Port of New York aboard the Bark Universe on June 3, 1836. After arriving they lived in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, before moving to Paterson in Passaic County.
David married Sarah Brush about 1839. They moved to New York about 1841, for a short time, before returning to New Jersey about 1846. David moved to Richmond County, Georgia, ahead of his family in 1847. He and his friend Mr Taliaferro purchased a foundry and began advertising for business.
Augusta Chronicle - Augusta, Georgia
November 11, 1847, p 3.
AUGUSTA FOUNDRY,
MILLWRIGHT & MACHINE SHOP.
NEAR THE GEORGIA R. ROAD DEPOT.
THE SUBSCRIBERS, having purchased of
THOS. HOPKINS, Esq., the above establishment, intend carry on the business in its various branches. They will furnish
IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS,
of every description at short notice, and on as reasonable terms as any similar establishment at the South. They hope by strict attention to business to merit the patronage heretofore extended to the establishment.
Having a number of ENGINE LATHES, we are prepared to cut LARGE SCREWS, of any dimensions. MILL SPINDLES, &c., always on hand and made to order. TALIAFERRO & TORBET.
C. C. TALIAFERRO,
D. R. TORBET.
N. B.--PATTERNS, of every description, made to order. We will keep on hand and make to order, HOTCHKISS' WHEELS. to suit the various heads of water. [n10] T. & T.
Advertisements ran nearly daily and the business was successful. David moved his family down to Augusta in 1848. On March 12, 1852, the owners published their desire to sell the business. Unfortunately, a fire broke out about 3 weeks later, and what equipment that could be sold was put up for auction. The lot, itself, was finally sold on June 25, 1852.
After a fire destroyed the business in 1852, the family moved to Montgomery County, Alabama. By 1859, they had returned to Georgia, and settled in Columbus. While in Columbus, he worked as a machinist.
After the Civil War began, David enlisted into the Confederate Army. He served in Company A, Columbus Light Artillery Regiment, and in Company A, 1st City Battalion, Georgia Infantry (State Guards), and also as a machinist at the Ordnance Depot in Columbus. Although records are lacking, it's likely that David was involved in the Battle of Columbus, Georgia, on April 16, 1865.
By 1870, the family had moved to Auburn, Lee County, Alabama. His youngest son, David Frank, age 5, is not listed with the family in the census, suggesting that he may have been raised by a relative or friend of the family.
By 1872, David had returned to Columbus, after divorcing Sarah and leaving her in Auburn. In Columbus, he resided at 928 Front Street, and worked as an engineer for Empire Mills.
David and Sarah are the parents of seven children: 5 boys and 2 girls.
Columbus Inquirer-Sun - Columbus, Georgia
Sunday, January 15, 1893, p 5
DEATH OF AN OLD CITIZEN.--At 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning Mr. D. R. Torbett died at the residence of his grandson, Mr. C. L. Torbett, 405 Broad street. He was about seventy-four years of age, and a native of Scotland, having been born four miles south of Aberdeen, at Stoney Woods, in the parish of New Hills, on the banks of the River Don. He has been a resident of Columbus for a number of years, and until about six months ago he was the engineer at the Empire Mills. Two sons and a daughter survive him: Mr. Frank T. Torbett, of Savannah, the father of Mr. C. L. Torbett, of this city, Mr. LaFayette Torbett, of Texas, Miss Josephine Torbett, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and a married daughter in Texas. The funeral notice appears elsewhere.
Columbus Inquirer-Sun - Columbus, Georgia
Tuesday, January 17, 1893, p 1
FUNERALS ON SUNDAY.
The funeral of Mr. D. R. Torbett took place at 3 o'clock p. m. The services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Johnstone, of St. Luke's church, and the following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: W. T. Robinson, John Day, Geo. W. B. McKnight, Geo. W. O. Berry, M. M. Morre and A. M. Brannon.
-Cause of death: General Disability.
This biography is NOT to be posted to any other website without permission.
(bio by: Raymond B.)
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