Looking for really common surname ROBINSON

[Stuart_McDonald]

Hi All
I am trying to trace Herbert Seymour Robinson, born in 1900 at Anerley, Surrey, England.  He was son of John Thomas Robinson and Florence, nee Cheese.  He is believed to have migrated to Canada in 1919 and then disappeared but possibly was travelling to Montreal.  Can anyone assist please.  Many thanks from Australia.

[*Sandra*]

Has he been located on a passenger list or is it hearsay that he travelled in 1919. What was his occupation ?

There is Herbert S Robinson - 26 December 1919 - Herbert S Robinson - born 1900 - going to Montreal - a clerk ?


Sandra

[Stuart_McDonald]

Hi Sandra
It is heresay, as the story is over a hundred years old, all that is conclusive was his date of birth (5 July 1900), he had served in the air force (English) in WWI, his father John Thomas Robinson was a bookbinder, the passenger list to Canada has been the closest fit, but access to Canadian records from Australia is somewhat restricted.
Thank you for looking for me.
Stuart

[eileenwilson]

The matching outbound passenger record from the UK is for a H Seymour Robinson bound for St. John's, Newfoundland, aged 19, insurance broker. Last residence given as England.

[Stuart_McDonald]

Thanks Eileen for that, at least the trail hasn't gone icily cold yet.  Much appreciated.

[AMBLY]

Hello :-)

Considering the outbound Passenger list in 1919 seemed to indicate the man going by his middle name..... I think the following is probably  him .....and very possibly your man.

CENSUS 1921 Como Centre (Village), Hudson, Vaudreuil-Soulanges , Quebec
Terence Smith, 32, b ?Barbados? French race, Catholic
Jean Smith, 28, b USA
Marie Smith, 2, b Quebec
Boarder: H Seymour Robinson, male, single, 21, b England, parents English
No Occupation, C of E.
Year of Immigration to Canada: NY.

TRAVEL: 1932
SS Lady Rodney,  Sailing from British West Indies
Arriving Montreal on 11 Jul 1932
Seymour Robinson 35
Born London, England
Prev in Canada from 1919 to 16 July 1932, in Montreal P.Q.
Wife: Doris, 70 Pine Avenue, St Lambert P.Q.

The above of 1932,  was Hubert Seymour Robinson, b London, England
He died 29 Dec 1950, Montreal aged 52
Finda Grave
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109009235/hubert-seymour-robinson+

He was also described as : Alderman H Seymour Robinson in some Obits
(One of the Obits for this H S Robinson,  has a photo of him)

His wife was Doris Louise Grose
She died 1959  (Obituary Date:    13 Jul 1959
Of 512 Crescent St. Montreal
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109009118/doris-louise-robinson+

I haven't got access to the full Obits.
https://www.newspapers.com/

Cheers
AMBLY

[Stuart_McDonald]

Hi Ambly
Thanks for casting your eyes over it, the Census of 1921 looks promising, even Hubert Seymour Robinson can't be discounted even there appears a consistent 2 year disparity in ages.  But then again, are records always accurate?  So, I guess Quebec is now also an option, or am I chasing shadows.
I notice you are located in NZ....I have an NZ question, how easy is it to locate parentage of someone born there in 1934, subject is deceased but their name is also as common as Robinson.
I appreciate your time.
HNY,
Stuart

[eileenwilson]

Found marriage notice in Montreal newspaper for Hubert Seymour and Doris Grose in article dated October 14, 1925 -- at home of bride's father, same day, Doris Louise Grose, daughter of C.B. Grose, to Mr. H. Seymour Robinson, formerly of Norwood, Kent, England. Mr. Arthur S. La Montagne acted as best man. Honeymoon in New York. Will reside at 251 Birch Avenue, St. Lambert.

[Stuart_McDonald]

Hello Eileen....I had almost discounted Hubert and Herbert being the same person.....but now the article you kindly located mentions Norwood.....the Robinsons see-sawed between Anerley, Penge and Norwood.  Just maybe it might be solved.  Thank you sooooooooo much for the find.  So very appreciated.
Stuart