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Whilst the rest of his family seem to have been firmly located in a small area of the world in and around Newcastle upon Tyne - where I live- this one escaped the area and by what i have discovered so far had a fairly interesting life. One aspect of this is he turns up as a Lodging House Keeper 150, Cambridge Street, St George Hanover Square, London. He is there for over ten years and raises the beginnings of a family. I'd appreciate any info from people down in London as to what the 'grand sounding' address might have actually been like?

Did he stay with his family till 1891?
Ive seen the 1891 and 1881 census, late marriage or second marriage?

Oh I have seen him I think in 1881 as a retired butler domestic missionary servant companion something london! What a title of a job !
With his sister Barbara?

1871 with Lord Ravensworth! He certainly did well.
http://www.historyhome.co.uk/people/ravensw.htm

His children both have long names, not seen a marriage yet
Grace Levette W
Stephen Simpson N

Robert is a bit of an offshoot from my main line, but he's a really interesting character compared to many. I have the BMD for his marriage, have him as far back as 1851 Census, with a probable birth date of 1848, I'm in Newcastle so the Northumbrian records should be easily accessible when I get some time to go to their archives. Have also found his probable wife though not pursued her yet. Yes a retired butler with his sister as housekeeper, employed in that amazing job title then - I suspect - doing quite well in his B&B.......

Happy to compare notes if its worth it to you. My Great Grandfather John Wilson 1839-1889 was Robert's brother.

grangers14 wrote:Oh I have seen him I think in 1881 as a retired butler domestic missionary servant companion something london! What a title of a job !
With his sister Barbara?

1871 with Lord Ravensworth! He certainly did well.
http://www.historyhome.co.uk/people/ravensw.htm

His children both have long names, not seen a marriage yet
Grace Levette W
Stephen Simpson N

Levette - an unusual second name - is the maiden name of his wife Elizabeth - the spelling does vary a bit in the searches I have done.

Is this completed Roger?
Jo