Robert John Heath

Brief Life History of Robert John

When Robert John Heath was born in 1853, in St Pancras, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom, his father, Robert James Heath, was 32 and his mother, Sophia Good, was 26. He lived in Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom in 1901 and Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom in 1911. He died on 6 January 1924, at the age of 71, and was buried in Cathays, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom.

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Family Time Line

Robert James Heath
1821–1903
Sophia Good
1827–1914
Robert John Heath
1853–1924
Edmond James Heath
1857–1930
Harriett Sophia Heath
1862–1919
Sidney George Heath
1864–1872
Frederick Charles Heath
1866–1872

Sources (11)

  • Rob John Heath in household of Rob Jas Heath, "England and Wales Census, 1891"
  • Robert John Heath, "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
  • Robert J Heath, "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"

World Events (8)

1854 · The Crimean War

The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.

1855 · London's First Pillar Box

The pillar box is a form of mailbox. Until 1855, people would have to walk the distance to go to the post office in order to send mail.

1877 · Trial of Detectives

The Trial of Detective, also known as the Turf Fraud Scandal, was a scandal involving 3 senior Scotland Yard detectives. It was a scam involving bets made on horse races. 

Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived ‘(on the) heath’ (Middle English he(a)th, Old English hǣth) or else a habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word. The same word also denoted heather, the characteristic plant of heathland areas. This surname has also been established in Dublin, Ireland, since the late 16th century.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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