Blaber Family Genealogy

Fifth Generation


98. Robert Herbert HATCHER was born on 17 December 1891 in Wimbledon, London, England.44 He was born at 43 Spencer Buildings. He was an Electrician on the London Underground.44 His first job was at Wimbledon Golf Club, possibly on the catering side. He did some caddying, and was himself a good golfer. He later worked for a butcher before becoming an electrician. He suffered from Tuberculosis.44 Robert died on 2 March 1949 at the age of 57 in Plumstead, Kent, England.44

Robert Herbert HATCHER and Ethel Florence GOODBODY were married on 7 November 1916 in St Barnabas' Church, Wimbledon Park, Surrey, England.44 Robert met Ethel during WW1 at Woolwich Arsenal. Ethel Florence GOODBODY was born on 28 August 1891 in Woolwich, Kent, England.44 She died on 4 July 1974 at the age of 82 in Plumstead, Kent, England.44 She was buried on 17 July 1974 in King's Highway Cemetery, Plumstead, Kent, England.44

Robert Herbert HATCHER-8327 and Ethel Florence GOODBODY-8334 had the following children:

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Herbert Charles William HATCHER-8335.

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Joan Lavinia HATCHER-8337.

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Donald Robert HATCHER was born on 27 October 1927 in Plumstead, Kent, England.44 In 1943 he was a worker on the London Evening News.44 He wanted to be a journalist, but illness intervened. He suffered from depression and eventually became schizophrenic. He died on 19 January 1993 at the age of 65 in St Peter's, Gravesend, Kent, England.44 Donald was buried in King's Highway Cemetery, Plumstead, Kent, England.44