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Robert James "Bob" Holland

Male 1915 - 1982  (66 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Robert James "Bob" Holland was born on 11 Apr 1915 in Islington, Middlesex, England (son of Arthur John Holland and Emily Welch); died in 1982 in Hackney, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Cremated: 8 Nov 1982, Islington Crematorium, East Finchley, Middlesex, England

    Robert married Maud May Watt in 1940 in Islington, Middlesex, England. Maud was born on 21 Oct 1919; died in 2005. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Arthur John Holland was born on 10 Feb 1877 in 5, Wellington Square, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 1 Apr 1877 in St Peter's Church, Regents Square, St Pancras, Middlesex, England (son of Henry and Mary Ann Boyett); died on 2 Sep 1949 in St Mary's Hospital, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 10 Sep 1949 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186857228
    • Alternative Name: Arthur Holland
    • Occupation: Retired Caretaker
    • Occupation: Vanguard
    • Residence: Between 1877 and 1879, 5, Wellington Square, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 47, Sidney Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 5 Apr 1891, 13, Lyon Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 1901 and 1904, 61, Gifford Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: Between 1901 and 1931; Carman / Dreyman
    • Family Story: Between 1901 and 1949, Islington, Middlesex, England; Memories of Arthur Holland by his family
    • Residence: Between 28 Dec 1905 and 30 Jan 1906, 14, Denmark Grove, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 1911 and 1914, 8, Chapel Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 8, Chapel Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 1921 and 1934, 18, Maygood Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Witness: 4 Apr 1931, St Silas' Church, Penton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; at his daughter's marriage
    • Residence: Between 1936 and 1939, 22, Muriel Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 1945 and 1949, 97, Copenhagen Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1949; Assistant School Keeper

    Notes:

    Occupation:
    A Carman was a driver of a horse-drawn vehicle for transporting goods.

    Family Story:
    Arthur was in the Army in India. He was covered in tattoos which were done in India, one was a snake tattoo around his neck. He had birth marks on his legs which looked like fishes scales.

    After leaving the Army he lost his little finger, it was crushed by a horse against the rim of a barrel. He walked home with it in his pocket and kept it until it turned black in his waistcoat pocket. He got it out to show people.

    He had a scar on his head from the time when he worked at the docks, a crane bucket hit him on the head and he was nearly killed. The family were planning to go to Australia but then he had his accident so they couldn't go.

    Arthur used to get blind drunk all the time, all the policemen knew him and turned a blind eye to him. When he was drunk at work he couldn't drive the cart, so the horses used to take him home.

    Arthur sat by the fireplace, rolled a cigarette, then coughed for five minutes after a few puffs. He spat in the fire afterwards.

    Arthur wore a thick leather belt with a horse buckle, his trousers were high waisted and came above the belt. He kept pigeons.

    Arthur married Emily Welch on 25 Dec 1901 in St Andrew's Church, Islington, Middlesex, England. Emily (daughter of Benjamin Welch and Sarah Ann Biggs) was born on 1 Feb 1879 in 11, Long Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died on 2 Mar 1963 in 28, Mead Plat, Willesden, Middlesex, England; was buried in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Emily Welch was born on 1 Feb 1879 in 11, Long Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England (daughter of Benjamin Welch and Sarah Ann Biggs); died on 2 Mar 1963 in 28, Mead Plat, Willesden, Middlesex, England; was buried in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186857292
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 10, West Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1901, 61, Gifford Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: Between 28 Dec 1905 and 30 Jan 1906, 14, Denmark Grove, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1911, 8, Chapel Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1949, 97, Copenhagen Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1963, 28, Mead Plat, Willesden, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. Emily "Marie" Holland was born on 7 Jun 1902 in London, England; died in 1977 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England.
    2. Dorothy Amelia "Dolly" Holland was born on 3 Apr 1904 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1991 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.
    3. Charles Arthur Holland was born on 26 Dec 1904 in 14, Denmark Grove, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 27 Dec 1904 in 14, Denmark Grove, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 2 Jan 1905 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    4. Mary Ann Holland was born on 28 Dec 1905 in 14, Denmark Grove, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 14 Jan 1906 in St Silas' Church, Penton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; died in Apr 1907 in 41, Albert Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 5 Apr 1907 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    5. Alice Jessie Holland was born on 28 Dec 1905 in 14, Denmark Grove, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 14 Jan 1906 in St Silas' Church, Penton Street, Islington, Middlesex, England; died on 4 Sep 1985 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.
    6. Arthur William "Sonny" Holland was born on 1 Nov 1907 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1981 in Waltham Forest, Essex, England.
    7. Lilian Charlotte "Lily" Holland was born on 2 Apr 1909 in Holborn, Middlesex, England; died in 1988.
    8. George Edward Holland was born on 25 Jun 1911 in Holborn, Middlesex, England; died in Jul 2000 in Bedfordshire, England.
    9. Bernard Albert "Bernie" Holland was born on 30 Aug 1913 in Holborn, Middlesex, England; died on 24 Sep 1992 in Southend On Sea, Essex, England.
    10. 1. Robert James "Bob" Holland was born on 11 Apr 1915 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1982 in Hackney, Middlesex, England.
    11. Frederick Ernest Holland was born on 3 Jun 1916 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in 1999 in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England.
    12. Victor Stanley Holland was born in 1920 in Islington, Middlesex, England; died in Dec 1920 in Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 28 Dec 1920 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    13. Kenneth Thomas "Kenny" Holland was born on 8 Aug 1924; died in 1971 in Barking, Essex, England.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry was born about 1846 (son of Jarvis); died after 1876.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Cab Driver

    Henry married Mary Ann Boyett. Mary (daughter of John Boyett and Charlotte Clark) was born on 15 Jan 1846 in 18, Lucas Place, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died on 21 Jul 1890 in 88, Hampden Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 26 Jul 1890 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Ann Boyett was born on 15 Jan 1846 in 18, Lucas Place, St Pancras, Middlesex, England (daughter of John Boyett and Charlotte Clark); died on 21 Jul 1890 in 88, Hampden Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 26 Jul 1890 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Find A Grave Link: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/178570478
    • Alternative Name: Mary Ann Boyedd
    • Alternative Name: Mary Anne
    • Informant: 26 Jan 1874, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; for her mother's death
    • Residence: 27 Jan 1874, 5, Wellington Square, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1877, 5, Wellington Square, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1882, 16, Bertram Street, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1885, 26, Wedmore Street, Islington, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1890, 88, Hampden Road, Islington, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. 2. Arthur John Holland was born on 10 Feb 1877 in 5, Wellington Square, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was christened on 1 Apr 1877 in St Peter's Church, Regents Square, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died on 2 Sep 1949 in St Mary's Hospital, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 10 Sep 1949 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

  3. 6.  Benjamin Welch was born on 10 Apr 1843 in 11, Charles Street, Leonard Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; was christened on 16 Feb 1851 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England (son of Benjamin Welch and Priscilla Harris); died on 17 Apr 1894 in 34, Havelock Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Hawker
    • Occupation: 1871; Lamplighter
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 11, Union Buildings, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1881; Porter at a Boot Shop
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 10, West Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1884, 2 Block, Prior Buildings, Wilmer Gardens, Hoxton, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1884, 4, Wilmer Gardens, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Informant: 23 Sep 1884, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; for his father-in-law's death
    • Informant: 18 Dec 1884, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; for his father's death
    • Occupation: 1894; Newspaper Seller

    Benjamin married Sarah Ann Biggs on 21 Apr 1867 in St John The Baptist's Church, Hoxton, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England. Sarah (daughter of Richard William Biggs and Sarah Sutton) was born on 12 Sep 1843 in 1, Pullens Buildings, Patience Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England; was christened on 15 Oct 1843 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died on 22 Nov 1903 in 12, Casterton Street, Hackney, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sarah Ann Biggs was born on 12 Sep 1843 in 1, Pullens Buildings, Patience Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England; was christened on 15 Oct 1843 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England (daughter of Richard William Biggs and Sarah Sutton); died on 22 Nov 1903 in 12, Casterton Street, Hackney, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Birth: 11 Sep 1843
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 11, Union Buildings, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 10, West Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1894, 34, Havelock Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England
    • Informant: 2 Sep 1894, Hackney, Middlesex, England; for her mother's death
    • Residence: 1903, 12, Casterton Street, Hackney, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. Sarah Ann Welch was born on 3 Mar 1868 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died in 1937 in Islington, Middlesex, England.
    2. Lydia Elizabeth Welch was born on 24 Nov 1869 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died in 1918 in Hackney, Middlesex, England.
    3. Ann Maria Welch was born on 12 Jul 1872 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died in 1926 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.
    4. Susan Jane Welch was born in 1874 in West Ham, Essex, England; died in 1878 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.
    5. 3. Emily Welch was born on 1 Feb 1879 in 11, Long Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died on 2 Mar 1963 in 28, Mead Plat, Willesden, Middlesex, England; was buried in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    6. Maria Alice Welch was born in 1882 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died in 1943 in Hackney, Middlesex, England.
    7. Thomas William Welch was born in 1885 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died about 1959.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jarvis (child of David Jarvis and Hannah Goodfellow); and died.
    Children:
    1. 4. Henry was born about 1846; died after 1876.

  2. 10.  John Boyett was born about 1801 in Westbourne, Sussex, England; was christened on 11 Oct 1801 in St John the Baptist's Church, Westbourne, Sussex, England (son of William Boyett and Susanna Bridger); died on 18 Oct 1866 in St Pancras Workhouse, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was buried on 26 Oct 1866 in St Pancras Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: John Boyedd
    • Alternative Birth: Abt 1796
    • Occupation: Between 1841 and 1861; Horse Keeper / Ostler
    • Census Return: 7 Jun 1841, Princes Cottages, Wellington Place, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, 10, Providence Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1866; Labourer

    John married Charlotte Clark on 25 Jun 1827 in St Andrew's Church, West Stoke, Sussex, England. Charlotte (daughter of William Clark and Sarah Burgess) was born on 5 May 1803 in West Firle, Sussex, England; was christened on 2 Jun 1805 in St Peter's Church, West Firle, Sussex, England; died on 26 Jan 1874 in 4, Prospect Terrace, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was buried on 2 Feb 1874 in St Pancras Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  3. 11.  Charlotte Clark was born on 5 May 1803 in West Firle, Sussex, England; was christened on 2 Jun 1805 in St Peter's Church, West Firle, Sussex, England (daughter of William Clark and Sarah Burgess); died on 26 Jan 1874 in 4, Prospect Terrace, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was buried on 2 Feb 1874 in St Pancras Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Charlotte Boyedd
    • Census Return: 7 Jun 1841, Princes Cottages, Wellington Place, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 7 Apr 1861, 10, Providence Row, Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England
    • Alternative Baptism: 11 Sep 1867, St Peter's Church, Regents Square, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 4, Prospect Terrace, St Pancras, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1874, 4, Prospect Terrace, St Pancras, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Alternative Baptism:
    CHARLOTTE BOYETT 
    Birth: 05 MAY 1803
    Christening: 11 SEP 1867
    Saint Peter, Saint Pancras, London, England
    Father:  WILLIAM BOYETT
    Mother:  SARAH

    Note parent's surnames should be Clark

    Children:
    1. Charles William Boyett was born in 1827 in Chichester, Sussex, England; was christened on 6 Nov 1827 in St Peter the Great's Church, Chichester, Sussex, England; died in 1899.
    2. Amelia Susannah Boyett was born in 1832 in St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England; was christened on 20 Jun 1832 in St George's Church, Hanover Square, St George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England; died in 1902 in London, England.
    3. John Wilson Boyett was born on 20 Aug 1835 in Paddington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 28 Sep 1838 in St James' Church, Paddington, Middlesex, England; died in 1886 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England.
    4. Louisa Martha Boyett was born on 9 Oct 1837 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England; was christened on 28 Sep 1838 in St James' Church, Paddington, Middlesex, England; died in 1903.
    5. Charlotte Sophia Boyett was born in 1841 in Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England; died in 1842 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England.
    6. George Bridger Boyett was born in 1844 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died in 1884 in St Pancras, Middlesex, England; was buried on 5 Dec 1884 in St Pancras Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.
    7. 5. Mary Ann Boyett was born on 15 Jan 1846 in 18, Lucas Place, St Pancras, Middlesex, England; died on 21 Jul 1890 in 88, Hampden Road, Islington, Middlesex, England; was buried on 26 Jul 1890 in Islington Cemetery, East Finchley, Middlesex, England.

  4. 12.  Benjamin Welch was born in 1804 in Chichester, Sussex, England; was christened on 20 Jul 1804 in St Peter the Great's Church, Chichester, Sussex, England (son of William Welch and Sarah); died on 18 Dec 1884 in 8, Paul Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Lamplighter
    • Military: 23 Jun 1824; in the Royal Navy on HMS Valorous (Boys 6)
    • Military: Between 29 Jun 1829 and Apr 1831, Malta; an Ordinary Seaman in the Royal Navy on HMS Melville
    • Residence: 1843, 11, Charles Street, Leonard Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 3 Apr 1881, 8, Paul Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Occupation: 1884; Gas Company's Pensioner

    Notes:

    Military:
    Date of allotment 7 September 1829 Victory. In the British Royal Navy the term able seaman (abbreviated AB) referred to a seaman with at least two years' experience at sea. Seamen with less experience were referred to as landmen or ordinary seamen.

    Census Return:
    1881 census - RG11/383 folio 76 pg 6 - 8 Paul Street, Shoreditch
    Benjamin Welch age 75 - wid - head - pensioner lamplighter (volun ?) - born Colchester

    Benjamin married Priscilla Harris. Priscilla (daughter of James Harris and Ann Jenkins) was born in 1804 in Castle Frome, Herefordshire, England; was christened on 29 Apr 1804 in St Michael's Church, Castle Frome, Herefordshire, England; died on 9 Mar 1868 in 8, Paul Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  5. 13.  Priscilla Harris was born in 1804 in Castle Frome, Herefordshire, England; was christened on 29 Apr 1804 in St Michael's Church, Castle Frome, Herefordshire, England (daughter of James Harris and Ann Jenkins); died on 9 Mar 1868 in 8, Paul Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Birth: Wales
    • Occupation: Monthly Nurse
    • Residence: Between 1825 and 1826, Worcester, Worcestershire, England
    • Residence: 1827, London, England
    • Residence: 1829, 8, Langthorn Court, London, England
    • Occupation: 1841; Tailoress
    • Illiterate: 1843
    • Residence: 1843, 11, Charles Street, Leonard Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    (Medical):Morbus Cordis is heart disease.

    Children:
    1. 6. Benjamin Welch was born on 10 Apr 1843 in 11, Charles Street, Leonard Street, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; was christened on 16 Feb 1851 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died on 17 Apr 1894 in 34, Havelock Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England.
    2. Margaret Jane Welch was born on 17 Nov 1845 in St Luke's Parish, Islington, Middlesex, England; was christened on 16 Feb 1851 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died in 1914.

  6. 14.  Richard William Biggs was born on 8 Apr 1815 in Cottons Gardens, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; was christened on 14 May 1815 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England (son of Richard Biggs and Ann Lytham); died on 23 Sep 1884 in 10, Union Walk, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Between 1841 and 1884; Cordwainer/Shoemaker
    • Census Return: 7 Jun 1841, 11, Union Buildings, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Illiterate: 1843
    • Residence: 1843, 1, Pullens Buildings, Patience Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 11, Union Buildings, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 1881, 10, Union Buildings South, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1884, 10, Union Walk, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England

    Notes:

    Census Return:
    1881 census - RG11/385 folio 58 pg 48 - 10 Union Buildings South, Shoreditch
    Richard William Biggs - age 65 - head- marr- cordwainer - born Shoreditch
    Sarah Biggs - 69 - wife - born Ware, Hertfordshire
    Daniel Biggs - son - age 27 - carman - born Shoreditch
    Thomas Biggs - son - age 21 - carman - born Shoreditch

    Richard married Sarah Sutton on 11 Sep 1842 in St Matthew's Church, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England. Sarah (daughter of Daniel James Sutton and Sarah Templeman) was born in 1819 in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 25 Apr 1819 in St John and All Saints Church, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England; died on 2 Sep 1894 in 34, Havelock Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England. [Group Sheet]


  7. 15.  Sarah Sutton was born in 1819 in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England; was christened on 25 Apr 1819 in St John and All Saints Church, Hertford, Hertfordshire, England (daughter of Daniel James Sutton and Sarah Templeman); died on 2 Sep 1894 in 34, Havelock Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Bonnet Maker
    • Residence: 1843, 1, Pullens Buildings, Patience Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
    • Census Return: 2 Apr 1871, 11, Union Buildings, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England
    • Residence: 1894, 34, Havelock Road, Hackney, Middlesex, England

    Children:
    1. 7. Sarah Ann Biggs was born on 12 Sep 1843 in 1, Pullens Buildings, Patience Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England; was christened on 15 Oct 1843 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died on 22 Nov 1903 in 12, Casterton Street, Hackney, Middlesex, England.
    2. Richard Thomas Biggs was born on 16 Mar 1846 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; was christened on 12 Apr 1846 in St Leonard's Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; and died.
    3. Daniel Biggs was born in 1850 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; died in 1852 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.
    4. Daniel Biggs was born in 1853 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; and died.
    5. Thomas Biggs was born in 1859 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England; and died.