Louisa Robinson

1870-1955

Louisa was born on the 25^th October 1870, in Canterbury, Kent. She was baptised on the 10^th November 1870 at the Garrison Chapel, Canterbury Barracks, the daughter of Frederick (a Sergeant in the 20^th Hussars) and Emma Robinson (nee Assig) who were married on the 10^th June 1857, at St Mary, Northgate, Canterbury.

Louisa’s father Frederick was born on the 24^th July 1834, in St George the Martyr, Middlesex. He was baptised on the 21^st   September 1834, at St Andrew, Holborn, Middlesex, the son of William a (Carman) and Mary A. Robinson of 30 Eagle Street. Frederick died aged 76 on the 7^th January 1911, he was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 11^th January.

Her mother was born in London, the illegitimate daughter of Amelia Assig (nee Pearton), the widow of Augustus De Assig (also recorded as Assig and Deassig). Emma died aged 94 on the 17^th March 1930. She was laid to rest with Frederick on the 21^st March.

Frederick and Emma also had the following children also baptised at the Garrison Chapel, Canterbury Barracks, Kent:

Frederick William, born 1858 (no baptism found)

Emma, born 1861 (baptised 28^th December 1861)

Charles Albert, born c1864 (baptised 3^rd April 1864, died 1864)

Wilhelmina, born 1865 (baptised 11^th June 1865)

Charles Herbert, born 1867 (baptised 19^th January 1868)

Alice Maude, born 1869 (baptised 16^th May 1869, died 1869)

Clara, born c1872 (baptised 31^st March 1872)

The 1861 census records Frederick (26), a Sergeant in the 3^rd Dragoon Guards, Emma (25) and their son Fredrick William (2), lodging in Crown Street, Leeds, Yorkshire.

In 1871 Frederick (36), Sergeant 20^th Hussars, Emma (35), Frederick (12), Emma (9), Wilhelmina (5), Charles (3) and Louisa (5 months), were recorded living in the Army Barracks, in Northgate, Canterbury, Kent.

In 1881 Frederick (46) was recorded as a Yeomanry Instructor, living at 5 Devonshire Terrace, Oxford Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, with Emma (45), Emma (18), Wilhelmina (16), both Dressmakers, Charles (13), Louisa (10), and Clara (9)

The 1891 census records Frederick (56) as a Retired Sergeant Major, living in Craven Road, Newbury, with Emma (56) and their daughters, Emma (29), Wilhelmina (26) and Clara (18), all Dressmakers and Louisa (20), a Stationer’s Assistant.

The 1901 census records Louisa (30), as a Bookseller’s Assistant, boarding at 38 Queens Road, St Giles, Reading, Berkshire.

In 1911 Louisa (38) was again recorded as a Bookseller’s Assistant, she was now recorded boarding at Buckingham House, Great Malvern Worcestershire.

The 1939 Register records Louisa as a Retired Bookseller, living at 49 Essex Street, Newbury.

Lousia’s sister Emma died aged 68 in 1930, she was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery with her parents, on the 23^rd June.

Her sister Wilhelmina died aged 78 in 1944, she was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 8^th March.

Louisa died aged 84 on the 11^th April 1955, she was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 15^th April.

Probate: ROBINSON Louisa of 49 Essex-street Wash Common Newbury Berkshire spinster died 11^th April 1955 at Sandleford Hospital Newbury Administration (with Will) London 27^th May to Winifred Robinson spinster     Effects: £2292 16s 1d

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