Robert Corkill was born in Maughold, June 1, 1844, and died in Kewanee, January 18, 1909. He married, at Maughold, October 21, 1865, Jane Kennish, daughter of William Kennish and Elizabeth Christory. She was born at Maughold, September 22, 1839, and died in Kewanee, October 28, 1921. Robert and Jane Corkill are buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee.
Sources: Findagrave.com (South Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee); “Pioneers of Henry County, Illinois”, Henry County Genealogical Society

Robert and Jane Corkill emigrated to the United States soon after their marriage (1866).

Kett, H. F., History of Henry County, Illinois, p. 419: Corkill, Robert, Blacksmith for Lathrop Coal and Mining Company, Kewanee; born in Maughold Parish, Isle of Man, Europe, June 1, 1844; came to this county in 1866; Lib; Epis; owns house and lot, valued at $1,500; married Jane Kennish Nov 1855; she was born in same place as her husband, May 14, 1842; they have six children living; Esther, born Nov. 15, 1866; Anne, May 4, 1869; Elizabeth, May 4, 1871; Robert, Nov 15, 1873; Eddie, Sept. 5, 1875; and Maggie, Aug 5, 1876.; they lost one infant in England–Emily–died in 1855.

1870 Kewanee, Henry County: Robt Corkhill 27 domestic serv IOM; Jane 30 IOM; Ester 3 Illinois; Ann J. Illinois

1880 Kewanee, Henry County (children all born Illinois): Robert Corkill 36 blacksmith England; Jane 39 England; Ester 13; Anna 10; Lizzie 8; Robert 6; Eddie 5; Maggie 3

Children of Jane Kennish and Robert Corkill: all but Emily born in Kewanee

i. Emily Jane Corkill buried at Maughold, February 20, 1855, age 4 weeks.

ii. Esther Corkill was born November 15, 1866, and died in Burns, Henry County, September 14, 1937. She married, December 5, 1894, George W. Anderson.

iii. Anna Corkill was born March 4, 1870, and died December 11, 1940. Anna married, March 5, 1890, Samuel D. Corwin. Anna married _____ Baade.

iv. Elizabeth L. Corkill was born May 4, 1872, and died in Kewanee, August 9, 1943. She married, February 11, 1891, George W. Bennison.

v. Robert Corkill was born November 14, 1873, and died in Kewanee, January 23, 1937.

vi. Edward Corkill was born September 5, 1875, and died in Kewanee, November 9, 1950.. He married, October 5, 1898, Lizzie Sammons. She died 1951. Edward and Elizabeth Corkill are buried in South Pleasant View Cemetery, Kewanee.

vii. Margaret Corkill was born October 9, 1878, and died in Kewanee, March 17, 1941. She married, March 12, 1900, Alfred M. Guest. Margaret and Alfred Guest are buried in South Pleasant View Cemetery.

viii. William Corkill was born May 18, 1878, and died in Kewanee, March 19, 1880.

ix. John L. Corkill was born June 12, 1882, and died in Kewanee, January 20, 1889.