In the 1840 US Census, Robert lists 41 slaves and 23 individuals working in agriculture. He is also enumerated immediately after James Cain, his father-in-law.
 
In the 1850 US Census, Robert reported real property in the value of 2500.
 
In the 1860 US Census, Robert reported real property in the value of 11,600 and personal value of 32,200.