Eliza Robinson

1857-1938

Eliza, her parents, siblings and early life:

Eliza was born c1857, in Kingsclere, Hampshire, the daughter of William and Charlotte Holdup (nee Batt) who were married in Kingsclere in 1851.

Her father William was a Farmer. He was baptised on the 16^th November 1823 at St Frideswide, Frilsham, Berkshire, the son of Henry (a Carrier) and Hannah Holdup (nee Giles) who were married on the 4^th May 1822, at St Frideswide, Frilsham, Berkshire. William died aged 79, in 1907, in Kingsclere.

Her mother Charlotte was baptised on the 30^th January 1825, in Eton, Buckinghamshire, the daughter of Francis (a Tailor) and Mary Ann Batt (nee Philby) who were married on the 11^th November 1821, at St Michael, Bray, Berkshire. Charlotte died aged 76, in 1901, in Kingsclere.

William and Charlotte also had the following children (born in Kingsclere):

Mary Ann, c1852

Ellen, 1854

Emily Rose, 1860

George, 1862

Sarah Ann, 1867 (died aged 1, in 1868)

In 1861 William (37), Charlotte (36) and their children Mary Ann (9), Ellen (6), Eliza (4) and Emily (1), were recorded living in Summerhurst, Kingsclere, Hampshire. William was farming 30 acres, employing 1 man.

Eliza (14) was still living in Summerhurst in 1871, with her father William (47), now farming 33 acres, her mother Charlotte (46), her sister Emily (11) and her brother George (8).

Eliza in later life:

The 1881 census records Eliza (24) working as a Housemaid/Domestic Servant, in Market Place, Newbury, for a William Burgess (53), a Draper and Clothier.

Eliza married Robert George Robinson in 1882 (marriage registered in Newbury)

(Robert George was born in Potbridge, Hampshire, in 1856, the son of Cornelius and Hannah Robinson (nee Fox) who were married on the 25^th December 1852, in Chisledon, Wiltshire).

Robert George and Eliza had the following children, all born in Newbury:

Montague George, 1883

Edith Annie, c1885

A male child 1887, (died 1887, without being named, buried in the NRC on the 7^th January).

Elsie Beatrice, 27^th June 1890

Lilian Maud,1898

In 1891 Robert (34), a Baker, Eliza (34), Montague George, (9), Edith Annie (6) and Elsie Beatrice (9 months) were recorded living at Sarum House Shop, Enborne Road, Newbury.

The 1901 census records Robert (44) as a Baker and Shopkeeper. He was still living in Sarum House, with Eliza (44) and their children, Montague George (18) a Carpenter’s Apprentice, Edith Annie (16) a Dressmaker’s Apprentice, Elsie Beatrice (10) and Lilian Maud (2).

The 1907 Kelly’s Directory Robert George as a Baker & Grocer, at Sarum House, Enborne Road.

Robert George died aged 52, on the 4^th February 1909, in Charing Cross Hospital, London, after an operation. His body was brought to Newbury and he was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 10^th February.

The 1911 census records Eliza (54) as a Grocer/Baker/Bread Maker/Shopkeeper, at Sarum House. Her daughters Elsie (20) and Lily (12) were living with her. Elsie was assisting in the business.

Eliza was again recorded as a Baker/Shopkeeper in 1921, she was recorded living at 20 Enborne Road, Newbury with her daughter Elsie (30), who was recorded as a Shop Assistant, employed by her mother.

Eliza died aged 80, on the 15^th January 1838. At the time of her death, she was living with her married daughter Elsie Beatrice Tull and her family, in Redcross Road, Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Her body was brought to Newbury and she was laid to rest in the Newtown Road Cemetery on the 19^th January, with her husband Robert George.

Probate: ROBINSON Eliza of Redcross-road Goring-on-Thames Oxfordshire widow died 15^th January 1938 Probate 17^th February to Montague George Robinson baker and Albert Percy Morton pork butcher Effects: £1334 1s 7d

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