Robert was the surgeon to the 21st Regiment. Had Guildford Town Lot 9 in 1830. Had a private practice in Avon in the 1840's and the Champion Bay district in the 1850's and 1860's. Owned Avon location 32 - 816 acres at Toodyay. He was in charge of the 99th Regiment during absence of Elliott. Was a medical attendant at the convict depot between 1857 and 1861. Owned small freehold locations at Champion Bay and held pastoral leases. Died at Chapman River 15 June 1868. It is recorded that his wife applied to leave the Colony 5 January 1831 per the 'Eagle'.