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We remember George Richard Robinson
We remember George Richard Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
birth
Rockingham Terrace, Tankersley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8724042
Source:8724262
21st February 1881
1891
location
19 Queen Street, Hoyland Common, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8724307
5th April 1891
1900
service
British Army
Private
6018
York and Lancaster Regiment
Depot
Source:8724283
2nd April 1900 - 22nd August 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
6018
York and Lancaster Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8724283
22nd August 1900 - 12th November 1900
1901
employment
Coal miner (hewer)
Hoyland Common, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8724302
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Queen Street, Hoyland Common, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8724302
31st March 1901
1910
employment
Coal miner
Tankersley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8724265
24th December 1910
1910
marriage
Mary Gillespie
Source:8724265
24th December 1910
1911
employment
Coal miner
Hoyland Common, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8724299
2nd April 1911
1911
location
29 Stead Lane, Hoyland Common, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8724299
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Mary Robinson
Source:8724309
8th June 1913
1913
employment
Coal heaver
Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8724309
8th June 1913
1913
location
13 Cosgrove Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8724309
8th June 1913
1914
children
James Gillespie Robinson
Source:8724313
15th July 1914
1916
children
Ethel Robinson
Source:8724314
19th May 1916
1917
enlistment
Grimsby, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8724042
24th March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Trimmer
TS 6465
Royal Naval Reserve
Source:8724042
24th March 1917 - 11th June 1919
1917
location
4 Osborne Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8724042
24th March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Trimmer
TS 6465
HMS Eagle III
Source:8724042
14th April 1917 - 11th June 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8724042
11th June 1919
1922
children
Alexander Robinson
Source:8724312
3rd November 1922
1922
employment
Coal drop worker
Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8724312
3rd November 1922
1965
death
Not War Related
Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire
United Kingdom
Source:8724271
1965
sibling
Hannah Robinson
Source:8724302
sibling
Fred Robinson
Source:8724302
sibling
John F Robinson
Source:8724302
sibling
Frank Robinson
Source:8724302
sibling
Martha Robinson
Source:8724307
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Richard |
| Initials | GR |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 8724041 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Cosgrove Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 8th June 1913 | |
| 19 Queen Street, Hoyland Common, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 2 Queen Street, Hoyland Common, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 29 Stead Lane, Hoyland Common, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 4 Osborne Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 24th March 1917 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6018 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 6018 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| Royal Navy | TS 6465 | Royal Naval Reserve | Trimmer | ||
| Royal Navy | TS 6465 | HMS Eagle III | Trimmer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Robinson | daughter | 8th June 1913 | |
| Alexander Robinson | son | 3rd November 1922 | |
| James Gillespie Robinson | son | 15th July 1914 | |
| Ethel Robinson | daughter | 19th May 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Robinson nee Fleetwood | mother | ||
| Henry Robinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Robinson | sister | ||
| Fred Robinson | brother | ||
| John F Robinson | brother | ||
| Frank Robinson | brother | ||
| Martha Robinson | sister |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Gillespie | wife | 24th December 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Light Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-03-24 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-04-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Gavin3108 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Reserve Ratings' Records of Service | Fife3190 |
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