William Henry ROBESON

                       Death notice

    The late Mr. William Henry Robeson - The death occurred on the 14th, at
    Parkstone, Dorset, of Mr. W.H. Robeson.  The deceased was a native of Newbury,
    being the son of a well known tailor, who carried on business for many years in
    Bartholomew Street.  The deceased also followed the business of tailor, and
    lived at Hungerford for a number of years, subsequently returning to Newbury,
    living in retirement in the Craven Road.  About two or three years ago he left
    Parkstone to be near his son, another son having emigrated some years
    previously to america.Deceased had been in failing health since Christmas, but
    the illness assumed a serious form only about a forthnight prior to death.  The
    body was removed to Newbury for interment in the cemetery, Messrs. penford and
    Son having charge of the arrangements, the officiating minister being Rev. J.
    Neville.  The mourners were Mr. G. Robeson (son), Mrs Johnson (daughter), and
    Mr. Robeson (grandson).  The widow was too unwell to attend.  Floral offerings
    from members of the family and the friends were placed upon the coffin, which
    bore the inscription:  William Henry Robeson
    Died June 14, 1901
    Aged 78