Robert Henry Wesley
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| Headstone Information | |
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| Date of Birth | circa 1892 |
| Age at Death | 85 years |
| Additional Names | Martha Wesley |
| Transcription | In Loving Memory of Robert Henry Wesley France (Mons) 1914-1918. Beloved husband of Martha. Loved father of Sylvia, Irene, Hazel, Florence and Robert. Died 1 October 1977 Aged 85 years. In loving memory of Martha Wesley nee Vespermann. Beloved wife of Robert and mother of his five children. Died 7 April 1987 Aged 84 years. |
Early Life
Robert Henry Wesley was born in 1892 and was registered in Peterborough, England. Robert was the son of Robert Wesley and Kate Wesley (nee Bruce).
Marriage
Robert married Martha Wesley (nee Vespermann) in 1932. The marriage was at the Roleystone Congregational Church Roleystone. Robert and Martha had five children; Sylvia, Irene, Hazel, Florence and Robert.
Electoral Rolls
According to the 1911 Census in England Robert is listed as a private in the Northampton Shire regiment in Northampton. In 1925 and 1968, according to the electoral roles, Robert lived at Roleystone and in 1977 he was living at 122 Brookton Highway, Roleystone. His occupation was an Orchardist. In 1943 he was employed in a munitions factory.
Immigration
Robert emigrated to Western Australia in 1923 with his parents on board the ship "Hobsons Bay" from London.
Community Involvement
Robert played a variety of musical instruments and liked to sing.
Death
Robert died on 1 October 1977 at the age of 85 years.