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Info on William R Barber born about 1920

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Nicola

Nicola Report 28 Mar 2014 22:19

Thanks MarieCeleste,
Yes this is the family, researching for a Robe desendant. So Doreen Killengrey is part of my research. I have been asked to research this tree for a friend and it seems to be an very interesting story. I have just learned that Doreen is still with us,
So I won't say anymore for all to see. Any help for now with researching Doreen's or James W Robe ancestor's very welcome.
Regards Nicky

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 28 Mar 2014 22:13

As William's name is so common, you can't hope to proceed until you know the info from his marriage cert

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 28 Mar 2014 22:10

Posting the full GRO info shows that Doreen DID marry twice

Marriages Sep 1953 (>99%)
BARBER Doreen H ROBE Stoke N'ton 5d 1552
KILLENGREY Doreen H ROBE Stoke N'ton 5d 1552
ROBE James W BARBER Stoke N'ton 5d 1552
ROBE James W KILLENGREY Stoke N'ton 5d 1552

ErikaH

ErikaH Report 28 Mar 2014 22:08

If you don't have it, get a copy of the marriage cert.............for facts about William, and his father - if he knew him

Nicola

Nicola Report 28 Mar 2014 22:00

Hi All, Thanks for your replies, waiting on more info from the family, as to birth and death of above.. I know he married Doreen Killengrey in 1942 Edmonton, London.
Will be in touch with more info soon.
Regards Nicky

MarieCeleste

MarieCeleste Report 28 Mar 2014 21:41

His wife's surname was rather unusual so I was intrigued to see this:

England & Wales, Marriage Index, 1916-2005

NAME: Doreen H Killengrey
SPOUSE: Barber
MARRIAGE: Mar 1942 - Edmonton, Middlesex
OTHER: QJan-Jan-Feb-Mar 1942

NAME: Doreen H Killengrey
SPOUSE: Robe
MARRIAGE: Sep 1953 - Stoke Newington, London, Greater London
OTHER: QMar-Jul-Aug-Sep 1953

Did she remarry or is it a coincidence?

patchem

patchem Report 28 Mar 2014 21:11

Have you looked for William's birth on free bmd, and do you know when he died?

rootgatherer

rootgatherer Report 28 Mar 2014 21:08

Do you have the marriage certificate to find out William's declared age? His father's name and occupation?

Given that he married during WW2, he could have been born anywhere.

Nicola

Nicola Report 28 Mar 2014 21:03

William R Barber born around 1920 married Doreen Killengrey in 1942 Edmonton.
They had a son Richard H Barber born 1942, Edmonton. any info on William's life welcome..