Thomas Robinson

M, b. 6 January 1877, d. 28 May 1946
  • Thomas Robinson was born on 6 January 1877 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edward Robinson and Mary Ann McCaul.
  • At the age of 24 years and 13 days, Thomas Robinson married Eleanor Etta Royes on 19 January 1901.
  • Thomas Robinson died on 28 May 1946 in Queensland at age 69.
  • Thomas was buried on 29 May 1946 in Cabarlah Cemetery.      RC1-00E-0007.

William Robinson

M, b. 1857, d. 27 June 1900
  • William Robinson was born in 1857 in York, Yorkshire. William was 3 at the time he immigrated. (Compilers Note: may have been a transcript error on immigration records -William may have been 8 not 3 years old OR perhaps a second child named William was born in 1862.)
  • He was the son of James Robinson and Elizabeth Dixon.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, William Robinson was living in the household of James Robinson and Elizabeth Dixon in Micklegate, York. James is shown as a 44 year old labourer, born Tollerton, living with his wife Elizabeth 34, born Pickering and children Jane 12, Elizabeth 10, Ann 8, Mary 6 and William 4 born in York.

  • William Robinson immigrated on 8 December 1865 to Brisbane, Queensland, with James Robinson. James and Elizabeth travelled on the Queen of the South with their 5 children, Jane 17, Elizabeth 15, Ann 13, Mary 10 and William aged 3. The ship left London on 2 September 1865 and arrived in Brisbane on the 8 December 1865. The Captain was Captain J Purvis and the surgeon GJ Wood.
  • At the age of 29 years, William Robinson married Rhoda Ann Randall on 16 December 1886.
  • William Robinson died on 27 June 1900 in Queensland.
  • William was buried in Ipswich Cemetery. Congregational B, Grave number 6574.

Children of William Robinson and Rhoda Ann Randall

William Robinson

M, b. circa 1820
  • William Robinson was born circa 1820.
  • William Robinson married Mary Kefpzyt circa 1850.

Child of William Robinson and Mary Kefpzyt

William Robinson

M, b. 1837
  • William Robinson was born in 1837.
  • He was the son of Robert Robinson and Hannah Unknown.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, William Robinson was living in the household of Robert Robinson and Hannah Unknown in Carle H, Alne. Robert was 29, as was his wife Hannah, their children John 5, William 4 and Robert 2 were living with them.

William Adolphus Robinson

M, b. 24 June 1888, d. 22 September 1917
  • William Adolphus Robinson was born on 24 June 1888 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Frederick Robinson and Sarah Ann Kingston.
  • William Adolphus Robinson died on 22 September 1917 in Queensland at age 29. He died in a logging accident.

William Frederick Robinson

M, b. 19 August 1854, d. 9 July 1893

Sarah (nee Kingston) and William Robinson. Photo Courtesy of Merv Johnson
  • William Frederick Robinson was born on 19 August 1854 in Peckham, Surrey, England.
  • He was the son of William Robinson and Mary Kefpzyt.
  • At the age of 25 years, 9 months and 24 days, William Frederick Robinson married Sarah Ann Kingston, daughter of James Kingston and Sarah Henson, on 12 June 1880 in St James Church, Townsville, Queensland. Sarah and William lived on Ross Island after their marriage. Sometime between April1883 and September1883 they moved to Charters Towers . They moved from there to Bundaberg in the latter part of 1883 or early 1884. They then lived at North Bundaberg and ran a Boarding House.
  • On 4 June 1889 he listed himself as a boarding house keeper when his children Lilley and Edward were enrolled at North Bundaberg School.
  • William Frederick Robinson and Sarah Ann Kingston lived in North Bundaberg. William and Sarah did not live on the farm but ran a boarding house in North Bundaberg.
  • On 9 April 1890 William applied for the grant of a lease on Portion No 4V, County of Cook, Parish of Otto, and area of 158 acres 3 rods in area. The land was later purchased and transferred after his death to Sarah Ann on 9 September 1895.
  • William Frederick Robinson was granted a Deed of Grant on 9 April 1890 The agricultural farm (#722) was of 158 acres 3 rods in the Bundaberg District, County of Cook, Parish of Otto, Portion 4, No 83.170. After his death the Deed of Grant was transferred to Sarah Ann on 10 January 1896 for the sum of 19 pounds 16 shillings 11 pence.
  • On 14 January 1891 William was applied for the grant of a lease on Portion No 19V, County of Cook, Parish of Electra and area of 201 acres 2 rods. This was granted and commenced on 01 July 1891. The lease was later transferred to Thomas Dunne. He had also applied for another lease on Portion No 29V, County of Gin Gin, Parish of Bowen on 8 October 1888 and area of 89 acres and 3 rods. The lease was granted on 1 July 1889 but this was cancelled and proclamined Crown Land.
  • William Frederick Robinson died on 9 July 1893 in Robinson Farm, Rosedale Road, Bundaberg, Queensland, at age 38. He died from a gunshot wound. An inquest was held into his death (Ref JUS/215 #375/1893). On 09 JULY 1893 on a late Sunday afternoon at Bundaberg in parish of Otto, William was accidentaly shot by a man named James HEAD (who was living on their farm at Gooburrrum about 5 miles (8 km) from North Bundaberg) while sitting at the kitchen table, placed a loaded rifle on the table and it discharged when the trigger caught the corner of the table. Evidence from a local gunsmith who examined the gun stated that this was impossible to happen. Also evidence from the police who examined the room, stated that the bullet entered the wall behind where William was sitting was approx 15" from the floor and that the rifle would have to have been fired from a standing position. The doctor who examined William's body stated that the bullet entered the chest above the right breast and exited the left breast 5 inches lower and his opinion was that the gun was fired from a standing position. However the coroner disregarded these three crucial pieces of evidence and gave a verdict of accidental death. It was rumoured that HEAD and the Coroner were both Masons!!
  • William was buried on 11 July 1893 in Bundaberg General Cemetery. There is no monument on his grave.

Children of William Frederick Robinson and Sarah Ann Kingston

William Louis Robinson

M, b. 31 May 1864, d. 25 October 1900
  • William Louis Robinson was born on 31 May 1864 in Queensland. His birth was announced in The Darling Downs Gazette "At Burnside, Toowoomba, on the 31st May, "Mrs. Louis Robinson of a son."
  • He was the son of Louis Robinson and Harriet Ladner.
  • At the age of 22 years, 9 months and 2 days, William Louis Robinson married Jane Ann Beer on 2 March 1887 in Queensland. They were married at her residence in Toowoomba. Jane died on 26 Dec 1896 at her residence, Clare Cottage, Lutwyche. William was an employee of the Electric Telegraph Department at the time. There were 5 children. They lived in a number of places Maryborough, Brisbane.
  • At the age of 34 years and 28 days, William Louis Robinson married Agnes Smith (youngest daughter of James Smith formerly of Gympie) on 29 June 1898 in Sacred Heart Church, Sandgate, Queensland.
  • William Louis Robinson died on 25 October 1900 in Queensland at age 36. He was living at Roma at the time.

Eliza Wilhelmina Trail Robson

F, b. 19 May 1846, d. 15 March 1934
  • Eliza Wilhelmina Trail Robson was born on 19 May 1846 in Rousay, Orkney, Scotland. She was the daughter of George Robson and Janet Murray.
  • At the age of 26 years, 3 months and 4 days, Eliza Wilhelmina Trail Robson married Magnus Mowat on 23 August 1872 in Birsay, Orkney, Scotland.
  • Eliza Wilhelmina Trail Robson immigrated to Brisbane on 16 March 1884. Eliza 36, sailed on the Shannon from Glasgow with her children - Ann 10, George 8, Janet 6, Margaret 2 and Magnus 1. Her husband was not on the ship. Two more children were born to Magnus and Eliza, after Eliza arrived in Queensland.
  • On 26 March 1909,her husband, Magnus Mowat died in Queensland at age 54.
  • Eliza Wilhelmina Trail Robson died on 15 March 1934 in Yarraman, Queensland, at age 87.

Children of Eliza Wilhelmina Trail Robson and Magnus Mowat

Hannah Robson

F, b. 1848, d. 23 March 1911
  • Hannah Robson was most likely born in 1848 in Scotland. She was the daughter of Edward Robson and Mary Bell.
  • Hannah Robson married John McLauchlan circa 1870.
  • Hannah Robson and John McLauchlan immigrated to Brisbane on 5 April 1883. John 41 and Hannah 35 travelled on the Otago which departed Glasgow on 22 Dec 1882, with their chldren John 10, William 2 and Catherine 1. Catherine died on the voyage.
  • Hannah Robson and John McLauchlan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Ravensbourne. John was a farmer as was their son William.
  • Hannah Robson and John McLauchlan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1905 living at Ravensbourne. John was a farmer and Hannah carried out domestic duties. Their son William was also a farmer at Ravensbourne.
  • Hannah Robson and John McLauchlan appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1909 living at Ravensbourne. John was a farmer. Their sons John, William and Charles were also farmers at Ravensbourne.
  • Hannah Robson died on 23 March 1911 in Queensland.
  • Hannah was buried in Ravensbourne Cemetery.
    Grave of Hannah McLauchlan (nee Robson) - Ravensbourne Cemetery. Photo- Copyright 2006. http://chapelhill.homeip.net

Children of Hannah Robson and John McLauchlan

Joshua Bell Robson

M, b. 16 July 1913

Child of Joshua Bell Robson and Hannah Sobers

Unknown (Norah Ann ?) Robson

F, b. March 1946

Edward George Robson-Petch

M, b. 12 August 1902, d. 28 March 1963
  • Edward George Robson-Petch was born on 12 August 1902 in Queensland. He was the son of Rebecca Emma Graves and William Thackeray Robson-Petch.
  • At the age of 27 years, 8 months and 23 days, Edward George Robson-Petch married Nella Barnes, daughter of William James Barnes and Mary Ann (Polly) Askin, on 5 May 1930.
  • Edward George Robson-Petch died on 28 March 1963 in Moorooka at age 60.

Justine Roch

F, b. circa 1820
  • Justine Roch was born circa 1820.
  • Justine Roch married Andreas Panzram circa 1845.

Children of Justine Roch and Andreas Panzram

Harry Rochford

M, b. circa 1900

John Rock

M, b. circa 1870
  • John Rock was born circa 1870.
  • John Rock married Jane Dries in 1892 in Tenterfield, New South Wales.

Child of John Rock and Jane Dries

Maria Rock

F, b. circa 1870
  • Maria Rock was born circa 1870.
  • Maria Rock married Joseph Burnham in 1901 in Queensland.

Child of Maria Rock and Joseph Burnham

Pearl Ruby Violet Rock

F, b. 1906

Children of Pearl Ruby Violet Rock and Moffat James Cubis

Arthur William Rockett

M, b. 13 August 1882, d. 18 November 1956
  • Arthur William Rockett was born on 13 August 1882 in Bristol, Gloucestershire.
  • In 1901 he was a solicitor's clerk.
  • At the age of 54 years, 10 months and 2 days, Arthur William Rockett married Ida Beatrice Vowden, daughter of William Vowden and Elizabeth Weight, on 15 June 1937 in St Peter's, Henleaze, Bristol, Gloucestershire. Arthur was a widower at the time of his marriage to Ida. Witnesses to the marriage were Walter John Rockett , Percival Mansbridge (Ida's brothe-in-law), Archibald Vowden (Ida's brother) Edith Mansbridge (Edith's sister) and Florence Emily Bishop.
  • Arthur William Rockett died on 18 November 1956 in 170 Downend Road, Horfield, Bristol, Gloucestershire, at age 74. He died from right ventriculer failure and bronchiectasis.
  • Arthur was buried in Canford Cemetery, Westbury-on-Tyne, Bristol, Gloucestershire.

Hilda Rockett

F, b. circa 1900

Florence Elizabeth Rockwood

F, b. circa 1910, d. 1955

Child of Florence Elizabeth Rockwood and Walter George Schreiber

Amelia Rodda

F, b. circa 1810
  • Amelia Rodda was born circa 1810.
  • Amelia Rodda married William Williams circa 1830.

Child of Amelia Rodda and William Williams

Mary Rodda

F, b. circa 1885

Child of Mary Rodda and James Peter McDonald

Agnes Howet Rodden

F, b. 13 April 1882, d. 19 June 1937
  • Agnes Howet Rodden was born on 13 April 1882 in Scotland. She was the daugher of Robert and Margaret Rodden.
  • At the age of 31 years, Agnes Howet Rodden married William McLauchlan, son of John McLauchlan and Hannah Robson, in 1914 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Agnes Howet Rodden and William McLauchlan appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1921 and 1930 living at Ravensbourne. William was a farmer as was his brother John.
  • Agnes Howet Rodden died on 19 June 1937 at age 55.

Alice Heath Rodden

F, b. 7 February 1912, d. 10 April 2007
  • Alice Heath Rodden was born on 7 February 1912 in Queensland. She was the daughter of James and Frances Elizabeth Rodden.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Wongamere, Morven. She lived with her parents and carried out home duties.
  • She appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Wilga Hospital, 144 Mort Street, Toowoomba. She was a nurse.
  • On 4 November 1947 she was registered as a nurse in New South Wales having trained at Wilga Hospital in Toowoomba.
  • Alice Heath Rodden married John Vincent Mitchell, son of Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell and Mary Ann (Molly) Gleeson, circa 1950.
  • Alice Heath Rodden appeared on the Electoral Roll with Francis Augustus Charles Emanuel (Gus) Mitchell in 1954 in 239 James Street, Toowoomba. His son John, a labourer and John's wife Alice lived with them.
  • Alice Heath Rodden and John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1958 living at Wongamere, Morven. John was the station manager.
  • Alice Heath Rodden and John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1963 and 1968 living at Highfields Road. John was a farmer.
  • Alice Heath Rodden and John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1972 living at 289 Tor Street, Toowoomba. He was a farmer.
  • Alice Heath Rodden and John Vincent Mitchell appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1977 living at West Haldon, Greenmount. He was a farmer.
  • On 2 October 1987,her husband, John Vincent Mitchell died in Toowoomba, Queensland, at age 82.
  • Alice Heath Rodden died on 10 April 2007 in Dalby at age 95.

Mary Roderique

F, b. circa 1905

Elizabeth Rodgers

F, b. 22 August 1802
  • Elizabeth Rodgers was baptized on 22 August 1802 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the age of 23 years, 4 months and 26 days, Elizabeth Rodgers married John Mitchell on 17 January 1826 in Merriott, Somerset.

Child of Elizabeth Rodgers and John Mitchell

Harriet Rodgers

F, b. circa 1885

Child of Harriet Rodgers and John Joshua Jarmain

Frederick J Rodway

M, b. 1883

George Rodway

M, b. 1857, d. 1941
  • George Rodway was born in 1857 in Wooton Under Edge, Gloucestershire. His birth was registered in the Dursley (includes Wooton Under Edge) Registration District in the December Quarter.
  • At the age of 26 years, George Rodway married Elizabeth Mitchell Vowden, daughter of James Vowden and Elizabeth Mitchell, on 5 March 1883 in Baptist Chruch, Parish of St Paul, Bristol, Gloucestershire. At the time of her marriage Elizabeth lived at William Street, Bristol as did George who was a fireman. Witnesses to the marriage were George Hurst and Elizabeth Weight.
  • In 1901 he was a railway engine driver.
  • George Rodway and Elizabeth Mitchell Vowden appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 17 Somerset Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire.

  • His death was recorded with the Bristol, Gloucestershire, Registration District in the 1941 Quarter.

Child of George Rodway and Elizabeth Mitchell Vowden

Louisa Roebuck

F, b. circa 1854
  • Louisa Roebuck was born circa 1854 in Bloxwich, Staffordshire.
  • Her marriage to James Jones, son of Charles Jones and Harriet Massey, was registered in the September 1877 Quarter in Walsall, Staffordshire Registration District.
  • Louisa Roebuck and James Jones appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in 95 Church St, Walsall Foreign, Staffordshire. James is shown as a 29 year old Awl Blade Maker born Bloxwich living with his wife Louise 27 born Bloxwich and daughters Hannah aged 3 and Harriett aged 1. Both were born in Bloxwich JONES.

Children of Louisa Roebuck and James Jones