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Robert Chambers 1899–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1899

Birth Location: New Washington, Durham

Death Date: 20 Nov 1966

Death Location: Whanganui, Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand

Father: John Rothera

Mother: Elizabeth Chambers

Spouse(s): Vera Phillips, Isabella Wainwright

Children(s): Isabella Rothera, Florence Rothera, Raymond Rothera, Thomas Rothera, Audrey Rothera, Vera Rothera, Joan Rothera, Elizabeth Chambers, Doris Chambers, Helen Chambers, (Bob) Chambers, Lilian Rothera, Doreen Rothera

In 1899, Robert Chambers entered the world in New Washington, Durham, born to John Fletcher Rothera And Elizabeth Betsy Lyons Chambers. Robert Chambers married Isabella Wainwright, Vera Phillips, and had children including Audrey Rothera, Bob Robert Michael Chambers, Doreen Rothera, Doris Catherine Chambers, Elizabeth Chambers, Florence Ann Annie Rothera, Helen Gladys Chambers, Isabella Betty Rothera, Joan Marie Rothera, John Alan Chambers, Lilian Wainwright Rothera, Nancy Rothera, Raymond Rothera, Thomas Rothera, Vera Rothera. Robert Chambers passed away in 1966 in Whanganui, Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1899, Robert Chambers entered the world in New Washington, Durham, born to John Fletcher Rothera And Elizabeth Betsy Lyons Chambers.
  • Robert Chambers married Isabella Wainwright, Vera Phillips, and had children including Audrey Rothera, Bob Robert Michael Chambers, Doreen Rothera, Doris Catherine Chambers, Elizabeth Chambers, Florence Ann Annie Rothera, Helen Gladys Chambers, Isabella Betty Rothera, Joan Marie Rothera, John Alan Chambers, Lilian Wainwright Rothera, Nancy Rothera, Raymond Rothera, Thomas Rothera, Vera Rothera.
  • Robert Chambers passed away in 1966 in Whanganui, Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Chambers's Ancestors

Self
Robert Chambers
1899–1966
Birth Place: New Washington, Durham
Parents
John Fletcher Rothera
1857–1923
Chester le Street, Durham, United Kingdom
Elizabeth ((Betsy) Lyons) Chambers
1867–1943
Wigton, Cumberland, England
Grandparents
William Rothera
1823–1881
Halifax, Yorkshire, England
Alice Oughton
1820–1881
Lumley, Durham, England
James Chambers
1833–1886
Wigton, Cumberland, England
Jane Lions
1839–1930
Wigton, Cumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Rothera
1794–1837
Ralph Oughton
1794–1873
Ann Stobart
1791–1861
James Chambers
1810–
Alexander Lions
1801–1855
Mary Ray
1805–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Rothera
1757–1834
Faith Webster
1757–1822
Joseph Oughton
1766–1845
Frances Hall
1770–
John Stobart
1760–1845
Alice Johnson
1765–1800
Margaret Rea
1784–1861

Robert Chambers's Descendants

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Robert Chambers (1899–20 Nov 1966) m. Vera Phillips (9 Mar 1911–29 August 1993) m. Isabella Wainwright (6 September 1899–1976)
  1. 1. Isabella ((Betty)) Rothera 1917–1980
  2. 2. Florence (Ann (Annie)) Rothera 1930–2012 m. Aubrey (Gordon) Vincent 1921–1988
  3. 3. Raymond Rothera 1924–1924
  4. 4. Thomas Rothera 1920–1921
  5. 5. Audrey Rothera 1927–2019 m. William (Stuart) Dryden 1923–1992
  6. 6. Vera Rothera 1935–1996
  7. 7. Joan (Marie) Rothera 1945–1962
  8. 8. Elizabeth Chambers 1948–1948
  9. 9. Doris (Catherine) Chambers 1940–2021
  10. 10. Helen (Gladys) Chambers 1950–2021
  11. 11. (Bob) (Robert Michael) Chambers 1943–2013 m. (Merle) (Judith Merle) Jackson 1944–2014
  12. 12. Lilian (Wainwright) Rothera 1928–2017 m. Roy Allison 1926–2015
  13. 13. Doreen Rothera 1923–1999 m. John (Leslie) Icke 1913–1980

Robert Chambers's Timeline

11 Records

1898
28 Apr 1898
Birth of Robert Chambers in Chester le Street, Durham, England
Chester le Street, Durham, England
1898
28 April 1898
Birth of Robert Chambers in New Washington, Durham
New Washington, Durham
1899
1899
Birth of Robert Chambers
None
1901
1901
Age 2
Robert Chambers resided here in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 12
Robert Chambers resided here in Usworth, Durham, England
Usworth, Durham, England
1928
1928
Age 29
Robert Chambers resided here in Westland, West Coast, New Zealand
Westland, West Coast, New Zealand
1941
1941
Age 42
Robert Chambers resided here in Mangamahu, New Zealand
Mangamahu, New Zealand
1942
1942
Age 43
Robert Chambers resided here in Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
1966
21 November 1966
Age 67
Death of Robert Chambers in Wanganui New Zealand
Wanganui New Zealand
1966
20 November 1966
Age 67
Death of Robert Chambers in New Zealand
New Zealand
1966
20 Nov 1966
Age 67
Death of Robert Chambers in New Zealand
New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Chester le Street, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30133

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 April 1898
    Event Place: New Washington, Durham
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30133
    [2] UK, Outward Passenger Lists
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4792; Folio: 7; Page: 5
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] New Zealand, Police Gazettes, Archives New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Item: IE26744377; Roll: R15423707

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1899

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4792; Folio: 7; Page: 5

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Usworth, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 30133

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1925
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: UK, Outward Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Westland, West Coast, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1928

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Nelson Gaol

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Mangamahu, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, World War II Army Nominal Rolls, 1939-1948, Roll: 4; Nominal Roll: 1 Apr 1941 - 30 Jun 1941

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Wellington, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, World War II Ballot Lists

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 November 1966
    Event Place: Wanganui New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 November 1966
    Event Place: New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1966
    Event Place: New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whanganui, Whanganui District, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

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