George William Robb 1888–1927

George William Robb, 1888–1927 (aged 39 years)

Name

George William Robb

Name: George William /Robb/
Given names: George William
Surname: Robb

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	8 November 1888 28 27 Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a sister	Lydia Elvin Robb 11 August 1890 Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	Arthur Oliver Robb 8 February 1892 Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a sister	Lily Louisa Robb 1894 Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	Alexander Henry Robb 1 July 1896 Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	William Charles Robb 1898 Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a brother	Cecil Ernest Robb 19 August 1900 Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a sister	Eileen Mary Robb 19 November 1900 Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a brother	Alexander Henry Robb 10 January 1901 Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a sister	Lily Louisa Robb 1902 Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a sister	Eileen Mary Robb 1902 Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a sister	Ivy Pearl Robb 25 November 1903 Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Edith Ann Jones — View this family 6 September 1911 (aged 22 years) Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Edith Delia Robb 1913
Birth of a son	William Desmond Robb 14 March 1925 Ewingsdale, New South Wales, Australia
Death	7 December 1927 (aged 39 years) Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
Burial	8 December 1927 (1 day after death) Mullumbimby Cemetery, Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
Obituary	Newspaper Article 13 December 1927 Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia Note: TICK IN EAR? TICK IN EAR? Mr. George Robb, a well-known resident of the Tyagarah district, died at his home at Tyagarah on Wednesday night, under somewhat peculiar circumstances. He was at Byron Bay on Wednesday, and appeared to be in his usual health and spirits. He returned to his house during the afternoon, and after tea complained of feeling unwell. He said he had a bad headache, and later complained of severe pains in the ear. As he appeared to be seriously ill, medical aid was summoned from Mullumbimby, but Mr. Robb died before the doctor arrived. Deceased, who was 38 years of age, leaves a widow and four children. He had resided at Tyagarah for more than 20 years. His mother and father reside at Byron, Bay. Dr. Gibson held a post-mortem and an inquest is to be held. It was rumoured that a tick was found embedded in Mr. Robb's head. Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 - 1954) Tuesday 13 December 1927 p 4 Article

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: 22 April 1860 — Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 19 November 1884 — Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia Death: 14 August 1933 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 15 August 1933 — Mullumbimby Cemetery, Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Newspaper Article — 26 August 1933 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Mary Elvin Harrigan Elsie Annie Robb John Edward Robb George William Robb Lydia Elvin Robb Arthur Oliver Robb Lily Louisa Robb Alexander Henry Robb William Charles Robb Cecil Ernest Robb Eileen Mary Robb Ivy Pearl Robb George William Robb 1860–1933 Birth: 22 April 1860 — Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia Death: 14 August 1933 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
mother	Links Birth: 2 July 1861 22 25 — Kangaloon, New South Wales, Australia Christening: August 1861 22 25 — St Michael's Church, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 19 November 1884 — Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia Death: 2 November 1946 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 3 November 1946 — Mullumbimby Cemetery, Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Newspaper Article — 8 November 1946 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George William Robb Elsie Annie Robb John Edward Robb George William Robb Lydia Elvin Robb Arthur Oliver Robb Lily Louisa Robb Alexander Henry Robb William Charles Robb Cecil Ernest Robb Eileen Mary Robb Ivy Pearl Robb Mary Elvin Harrigan 1861–1946 Birth: 2 July 1861 22 25 — Kangaloon, New South Wales, Australia Death: 2 November 1946 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 19 November 1884 — Burrawang, New South Wales, Australia
13 months elder sister	Links Birth: 17 December 1885 25 24 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1907 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Death: 5 April 1985 — Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Burial: April 1985 — Mullumbimby Cemetery, Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George Augustus Oke Vera Doreen Oke Elsie Annie Robb 1885–1985 Birth: 17 December 1885 25 24 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 5 April 1985 — Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: 1887 26 25 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 1978 — Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Burial: August 1978 — Hemmant Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jessie Agnes Ann Honey John Edward Robb 1887–1978 Birth: 1887 26 25 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: August 1978 — Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
23 months himself	Links Birth: 8 November 1888 28 27 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 6 September 1911 — Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 December 1927 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 8 December 1927 — Mullumbimby Cemetery, Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Newspaper Article — 13 December 1927 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edith Ann Jones Edith Delia Robb William Desmond Robb George William Robb 1888–1927 Birth: 8 November 1888 28 27 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 December 1927 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
21 months younger sister	Links Birth: 11 August 1890 30 29 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 23 May 1964 — Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Lydia Elvin Robb 1890–1964 Birth: 11 August 1890 30 29 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 23 May 1964 — Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
18 months younger brother	Links Birth: 8 February 1892 31 30 — Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: March 1917 — Salford, Lancashire, England Death: 28 April 1967 — Moleton, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaret Thornton James Patrick Arthur Robb Margaret Mary Robb Eileen Pearl Robb Mabel Patricia Robb George Earl Robb Arthur Oliver Robb 1892–1967 Birth: 8 February 1892 31 30 — Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia Death: 28 April 1967 — Moleton, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1894 33 32 — Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1902 — Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Lily Louisa Robb 1894–1902 Birth: 1894 33 32 — Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1902 — Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1 July 1896 36 34 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 10 January 1901 — Lismore, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Alexander Henry Robb 1896–1901 Birth: 1 July 1896 36 34 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 10 January 1901 — Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1898 37 36 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 24 August 1963 — Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships William Charles Robb 1898–1963 Birth: 1898 37 36 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 24 August 1963 — Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
3 years younger brother	Links Birth: 19 August 1900 40 39 — Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 1937 — Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia Death: 6 August 1979 — Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elva Frances Isabel Dennis Cecil Ernest Robb 1900–1979 Birth: 19 August 1900 40 39 — Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia Death: 6 August 1979 — Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
3 months younger sister	Links Birth: 19 November 1900 40 39 — Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1902 — Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Eileen Mary Robb 1900–1902 Birth: 19 November 1900 40 39 — Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia Death: 1902 — Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: 25 November 1903 43 42 — Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 July 1986 — Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Ivy Pearl Robb 1903–1986 Birth: 25 November 1903 43 42 — Wilsons Creek, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 July 1986 — Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia

Family with Edith Ann Jones
himself	Links Birth: 8 November 1888 28 27 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 6 September 1911 — Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 December 1927 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 8 December 1927 — Mullumbimby Cemetery, Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Obituary: Newspaper Article — 13 December 1927 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edith Ann Jones Edith Delia Robb William Desmond Robb George William Robb 1888–1927 Birth: 8 November 1888 28 27 — Robertson, New South Wales, Australia Death: 7 December 1927 — Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
wife	Links Birth: 12 December 1888 — Munduberra, Queensland, Australia Marriage: 6 September 1911 — Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia Death: 31 August 1964 — Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Burial: September 1964 — Mullumbimby Cemetery, Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George William Robb Edith Delia Robb William Desmond Robb Edith Ann Jones 1888–1964 Birth: 12 December 1888 — Munduberra, Queensland, Australia Death: 31 August 1964 — Mullumbimby, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage	Marriage — 6 September 1911 — Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia
2 years daughter	Links Birth: 1913 24 24 Death: May 1999 — Tallai, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Jack Francis Lowman Edith Delia Robb 1913–1999 Birth: 1913 24 24 Death: May 1999 — Tallai, New South Wales, Australia
12 years son	Links Birth: 14 March 1925 36 36 — Ewingsdale, New South Wales, Australia Death: 20 January 1998 — Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse William Desmond Robb 1925–1998 Birth: 14 March 1925 36 36 — Ewingsdale, New South Wales, Australia Death: 20 January 1998 — Yeppoon, Queensland, Australia

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Obituary	TICK IN EAR? Mr. George Robb, a well-known resident of the Tyagarah district, died at his home at Tyagarah on Wednesday night, under somewhat peculiar circumstances. He was at Byron Bay on Wednesday, and appeared to be in his usual health and spirits. He returned to his house during the afternoon, and after tea complained of feeling unwell. He said he had a bad headache, and later complained of severe pains in the ear. As he appeared to be seriously ill, medical aid was summoned from Mullumbimby, but Mr. Robb died before the doctor arrived. Deceased, who was 38 years of age, leaves a widow and four children. He had resided at Tyagarah for more than 20 years. His mother and father reside at Byron, Bay. Dr. Gibson held a post-mortem and an inquest is to be held. It was rumoured that a tick was found embedded in Mr. Robb's head. Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 - 1954) Tuesday 13 December 1927 p 4 Article

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TICK IN EAR?

Mr. George Robb, a well-known resident of the Tyagarah district, died at his home at Tyagarah on Wednesday night, under somewhat peculiar circumstances.

He was at Byron Bay on Wednesday, and appeared to be in his usual health and spirits. He returned to his house during the afternoon, and after tea complained of feeling unwell. He said he had a bad headache, and later complained of severe pains in the ear.

As he appeared to be seriously ill, medical aid was summoned from Mullumbimby, but Mr. Robb died before the doctor arrived. Deceased, who was 38 years of age, leaves a widow and four children.

He had resided at Tyagarah for more than 20 years. His mother and father reside at Byron, Bay. Dr. Gibson held a post-mortem and an inquest is to be held. It was rumoured that a tick was found embedded in Mr. Robb's head.

Daily Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1915 - 1954) Tuesday 13 December 1927 p 4 Article

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Last change

6 December 2019 – 12:18:30

Author of last change: Sandie McKoy

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Family with parents
father	George William Robb 1860–1933
mother Parents James Edward Harrigan Amelia Ann Thornton	Mary Elvin Harrigan 1861–1946
elder sister Family George Augustus Oke Vera Doreen Oke	Elsie Annie Robb 1885–1985
elder brother Family Jessie Agnes Ann Honey Private	John Edward Robb 1887–1978
himself	George William Robb 1888–1927
younger sister	Lydia Elvin Robb 1890–1964
younger brother Family Margaret Thornton James Patrick Arthur Robb Margaret Mary Robb Eileen Pearl Robb Mabel Patricia Robb George Earl Robb	Arthur Oliver Robb 1892–1967
younger sister	Lily Louisa Robb 1894–1902
younger brother	Alexander Henry Robb 1896–1901
younger brother	William Charles Robb 1898–1963
younger brother Family Elva Frances Isabel Dennis	Cecil Ernest Robb 1900–1979
younger sister	Eileen Mary Robb 1900–1902
younger sister	Ivy Pearl Robb 1903–1986

Family with Edith Ann Jones
himself	George William Robb 1888–1927
wife	Edith Ann Jones 1888–1964
daughter Family Jack Francis Lowman Private	Edith Delia Robb 1913–1999
son Family Private Private	William Desmond Robb 1925–1998

Descendants

George William Robb(1888–1927)
- Edith Ann Jones1911
  - Edith Delia Robb(1913–1999)
  - William Desmond Robb(1925–1998)