Robert was born in 1805 in an unknown place.

He died on an unknown date in an unknown place.

He was the husband of Ann Kirkman (c. 1805 ‒ unknown). They were married on an unknown date in an unknown place.

He was the father of Thomas Appleby (c. 1836 ‒ unknown).

He was the father of William Appleby (c. 1841 ‒ unknown).

He appeared in a census on 30 Mar 1851 in Beelsby. Robert, Ann, Thomas, William Appleby and nephew Edward Kirkman lived together.