Robert Flowers was the son of Robert Flowers and Sarah Firman and was christened in Kirby Cane, Norfolk, on 9th May 1786. He married Elizabeth Dunn. In 1841 he was living in Shadingfield.

Sources
• 1. 1851 Census. Pipers Cottage, Shaddingfield. Robert Flowers. Head. Age 64. Agricultural Labourer. Born Kirby. • 2. International Genealogical Index. Robert Flowers. Christened 9 May 1786, Kirby Cane. Father: Robert. Mother: Sarah Firman. • 3. 1841 Census. Shadingfield. Robert Flowers. Age 50. Born Suffolk.