Individual Details

Robert Craig MCKERROW

(17 Apr 1859 - 1931)

Events

Birth17 Apr 1859New Cumnock, Ayrshire
Residence1861with his widowed mother - Knockshinnock, New Cumnock, Ayrshire
Residence1871with his brother John and his widowed mother - Burnswark, Hoddam, Dumfriesshire
OccupationAbt 1881Minerva Works, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Marriage2 Sep 188285, Shore Street, Gourock, Renfrewshire - Isabelle Christiana COX
Residence2 Sep 1882Cove Road, Gourock, Renfrewshire
Occupation2 Sep 1882iron merchant
Miscellaneous10 May 1884before a notary, signed under oath a petition to nullify his marriage to Isabelle - Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Divorce5 Jun 1884Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division, The High Court of Justice, London - Isabelle Christiana COX
OccupationAbt 1885business partner with George Bradshaw of McKerrow, Bradshaw & Co, Iron Merchants and Metal Brokers - Billiter Square Buildings, London E.C.
Marriage18 Apr 1887The Register Office, St. Giles Registration District, London - Rachel LOTINGA
Residence18 Apr 1887119, Richmond Road, Putney, London
Occupation18 Apr 1887iron merchant - London
Miscellaneous31 Jul 1888disolved the Partnership of McKerrow, Bradshaw & Co - London
Residence1891as a boarder - Craven Street, St Martin in the Fields, Strand, London
Miscellaneous19 Aug 1898departed aboard the SS Danube bound for Buenos Aires, Argentina - the Port of Southampton
Miscellaneous4 Nov 1899departed abord the SS Golconda bound for Madras, India - the Port of London
Divorce12 Apr 1900The High Court of Justice, London - Rachel LOTINGA
Residence1901as a visitor - Princes Hotel, 37, Jermyn Street, Westminster, London
Occupation1901agent and stock dealer - London
Marriage6 Feb 1902the Presbyterian Church, Hornsey Lane, Highgate Hill, Middlesex - Maude RIHLL
Residence6 Feb 190238, Victoria Street, London
Occupation6 Feb 1902railway contractor, London
MiscellaneousAbt Aug 1903became a coach proprietor (and sometime driver) - London
Miscellaneous9 Apr 1904arrived aboard the SS Kinfauns Castle from Natal, Africa - the Port of Southampton
Miscellaneous28 Jan 1905arrived aboard the SS Blücher fron New York (1 Class) - the Port of Plymouth
Miscellaneous12 Feb 1909arrived aboard the SS Halifax from Havana, Cuba - the port of Knights Key, Florida
Divorce12 Jul 1909The High Court of Justice, London - Maude RIHLL
Marriage21 Sep 1909The Register Office, Hanover Square, London - Margaret REIBOLD
Residence21 Sep 1909Park Lodge, Park Place, Knightsbridge, London
Occupation21 Sep 1909railway contractor - London
Residence (family)Abt 1910the Hyde Park Hotel, Knightsbridge, London - Margaret REIBOLD
Residence1911as a visitor - the Hyde Park Hotel, Knightsbridge, London
Occupation1911railway contractor and employer - London
Residence14 Jul 191320, Park Side, Knightsbridge, London
Occupation14 Jul 1913railway contractor - London
Divorce23 Jul 1913The High Court of Justice, London - Margaret REIBOLD
Miscellaneous23 Jul 1913petitioned for restitution of conjugal rights - The High Court of Justice, London
Miscellaneous25 Aug 1913was refused and the case was dismissed - The High Court of Justice, London
OccupationAbt 1914was chairman of McKerrow & Co Ltd - 38, Victoria Street, Westminster, London
Miscellaneous7 Nov 1914departed aboard the SS Persia bound for Madras, India (1st Class) - the Port of London
MiscellaneousApr 1915resigned as chairman of McKerrow & Co Ltd - London
ResidenceFrom 1919 to 1920Clanna Cottage, Alvington, Gloucestershire
Occupation1921manufacturer of mill boards - Powley Mills, Alvington, Gloucestershire
ResidenceFrom 1929 to 193022, Stanley Road, Teddington, Surrey
Death1931Kingston Registration District, Surrey

Families

SpouseIsabelle Christiana COX (1858 - )
SpouseMargaret REIBOLD (1877 - 1963)
SpouseMaude RIHLL (1871 - 1946)
SpouseRachel LOTINGA (1865 - )
FatherWilliam MCKERROW ( - 1861)
MotherBarbara CRAIG (1816 - )

Notes

Marriage

They were married by warrant of the Sheriff Substitute of Renfrew and Bute by the Registrar, John Macmillan. The marriage was registered in the Register of Marriages for the District of Gourock. The witnesses were James Sloan, engineer and James Fleming, School Board Officer.
Isabella called herself Isabella Christina Cox, a spinster. According to Isabelle, her father was an auctioneer.

Marriage

They were married by Emanuel A Newbury, registrar. The witnesses were Leah Lotinga, Annie Lotinga and Rosie Lotinga. Robert was recorded as a bachelor and Rachel as a spinster.

Miscellaneous

He was travelling with his maid, a Mrs Kitson.

Marriage

They were married Alex Ramsey, minister. The witnesses were A R McKerrow, W T Rihll and Emily Rihll.

Miscellaneous

He ran the 'Raynard' running from Folkstone to Canterbury. He'd operated the 'Vigilant' ftom London to Ascot. Also the 'Venture' and the 'Rocket' from London to Boxhill. He also ran the 'Defiance'. He was associated with James Sheldon and ran the 'Dispatch' from Herne Bay to Margate. He would sometimes drive the coach and four himself.

Miscellaneous

He was travelling with a Mrs Mckerrow.

Miscellaneous

He was recorded as single and of U.S.A. nationality.

Marriage

They were married by the registrar Charles E Johnson. The witnesses were Louis Simmons Reibold and Frank Richard Rank.

Divorce

Filed for divorce.