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We remember John Robert Stobbs
We remember John Robert Stobbs
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1891
dates
Age 9
Source:6984436
April 1891
1891
location
Maxwell Street, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6984436
April 1891
1901
dates
Age 19
Source:6983596
April 1901
1901
employment
Coal Hewer
South Shields, Durham, England
United Kingdom
Source:6983596
April 1901
1901
location
Victoria Road, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6983596
April 1901
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:6984433
17th August 1901
1901
employment
Pitman
South Shields, Durham, England
United Kingdom
Source:6984433
17th August 1901
1901
marriage
Esther Hannah Armstrong
Source:6984460
17th August 1901 - 1945
1901
location
36 Victoria Road, South Shields, Durham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:6984433
17th August 1901
1914
enlistment
South Shields, Durham, England
United Kingdom
Source:6984446
2nd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
49697
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:6984446
2nd November 1914
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6192067
20th May 1915
1917
discharge
Source:6984446
1917
1917
hospitalisation
Army Order II of the 10th Augt 1917 Para 2 (b) (i) Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:6984446
1917
1945
marriage
Alice Potter
Source:6982421
1945
1953
dates
Age 71
Source:6982419
1953
service
British Army
Gunner
198168
Royal Engineers
Source:6984446
1953
death
Unknown
Ponterfract, West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:6982419
1953
sibling
Maria Mcgregor
Source:6983596
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robert |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Stobbs |
| Source | 6982408 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Victoria Road, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 17th August 1901 | |
| Maxwell Street, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Victoria Road, South Shields, Durham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49697 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 198168 | Royal Engineers | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Cunningham | mother | ||
| Jonathan Stobbs | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria McGregor | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Potter | wife | 1945 | |
| Esther Hannah Armstrong | wife | 17th August 1901 |
Media
Media
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John Robert Stobbs with wife Esther HannahJohn Robert Stobbs with his wife Esther Hannah (nee Armstrong) taken between 1914-1918.
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Headshot of John Robert StobbsIn uniform - Royal Artillery. Taken between 1914-1918.
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Baptism RecordSt Hilda''s Church - When Baptised 22 Jun 1881, Date of birth 4 Jun 1881, Child's Christian Name John Robert 'Cunningham' Stobbs, Parents' Names Jonathan & Maria Stobbs, Occupation Seaman.Contributed by:
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Rolls Medal CardSTOBBS, John R. Corps R.G.A. Rank Gunner, Regtl No 49697. Corps R.E. Rank Gunner, Regtl No 198168 Medals awarded - 1) Victory Medal, Roll RE/10216 Page 53098. 2) British Medal, Roll RE/10216 Page 53098. 3) 15 Star Medal, Roll RE/6.C Page 1128.Contributed by:
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Marriage Parish RecordMarriage Parish record naming his wife, occupation, age, address and father.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Family of Stobbs/Raine (South Shields and surrounding area)More about Family of Stobbs/Raine (South Shields and surrounding area)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Pamela28560 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Pamela28560 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Every Name A Story Content - John Robert Stobbs | Pamela28560 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Robert Stobbs with wife Esther Hannah | Pamela28560 | |
| Headshot of John Robert Stobbs | Pamela28560 | |
| Baptism Record | Pamela28560 | |
| Rolls Medal Card | Pamela28560 | |
| Marriage Parish Record | Pamela28560 |
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