Ethel Robson

Ethel Georgina Robson

Born: 26 February 1892, Caistor 

Father: George Robson (b. 1851)

Mother: Mary A Robson (b. 1851)

Brothers: Alfred G Robson (b. 1875), William Pyne Robson (b. 1885)

Sisters: Annie Pyne Robson (b. 1881), Amy Blanche Robson (b. 1883)

Marriage:        5 June 1920, Grimsby

Husband:         Percy Whitham

                        b. 21 July 1886

                        Postal Overseer Post Office

Issue – 

#1 Marjorie Whitham (b. 15 March 1924)

In 1901 – 

She is at 122 Oxford Street, Grimsby. Her father is listed as ‘Shirt and Sewing Machine Agent’. Her brother, William, is listed as ‘School Teacher’. Her sister, Annie, is listed as ‘Drapers Assistant’. Ethel and her sister, Amy, are unlisted.

In 10/10 – 

PT at Harold St. Council Junior, Grimsby.

Qualification: Senior Cambridge, 1908.

In 1911 – 

She is at LDTC as a Student.

In 10/12 – 

Appointed to St. John's School, Grimsby. £75.

In 04/21 – 

Marries Percy Whitham on 05.06.20 in Grimsby. Add: 19 Algernon Street, Grimsby.

In 1921 – 

She is at Post Office, Ulceby. Her mother-in-law, Fanny Whittam (b. 1861), is listed as ‘Grocer and Draper’. Her sister-in-law, Lilia Whittam (b. 1884), is listed as ‘Postal Clerk’. Her sister-in-law. Ida Whittam (b. 1886) and Marie Whittam (b. 1895) are listed as ‘School Teacher’. Her brother-in-law, Frank Whittam (b. 1890), is listed as ‘Officer of Customs and Excise’. Her brother-in-law, Hugh Whittam (b. 1885), is listed as ‘Draughtsman’. Her husband is listed as ‘Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist’. Georgina and her sister-in-law, Kitty Whittam (b. 1896), are unlisted.

In 00/25 –

Birth to Marjorie on 15.03.24 at 19 Algernon Street, Grimsby.

In 1939 – 

She is at 1 Weelsby Avenue, Grimsby. Her husband is listed as ‘Postal Overseer Post Office’. Georgina and her daughter, Marjorie, are unlisted.

d.         1974, Grimsby