Robert Jupe Pinckney

Male, Person Number228, b. 21 April 1884, d. 1968
Robert Jupe Pinckney
1884 - 1968
Relationships2nd cousin 2 times removed of John Michael Pinckney
3rd great-grandson of Joseph Pinckney
FatherJohn Henry Pinckney b. 14 Dec 1850, d. 1929
MotherFanny Jupe b. 1859, d. 1926
ChartsJoseph Pinckney of Yorkshire

Birth, Marriages and Death

Birth*21 Apr 1884Robert Jupe Pinckney was born on 21 Apr 1884 at Bethnal Green, England, ; apr-may-jun 2c 233.1
He was the son of John Henry Pinckney and Fanny Jupe. 
Marriage*10 Feb 1907Robert Jupe Pinckney married Alice Maud Tuck on 10 Feb 1907 at All Saints Church, Hackney, England, ; jan-feb-mar 1b 619.2,3
Marriage*1959Robert Jupe Pinckney married Florence Lilian Parsons in 1959 at Colchester, England, ; jan-feb-mar 4a 1366
Note that although they actually got married in 1959 in the 1939 Register they were already living together as man and wife. That is probably due to the fact that Robert's first wife Alice died in 1958.2
Death*1968Robert Jupe Pinckney died in 1968 at Colchester, England, ; jan-feb-mar 4a 799.4

Censuses

Census1891*5 Apr 1891Robert Jupe Pinckney appeared in the 1891 census at 6 Ranwell Street, St Mary, Stratford Bow, England, ; RG 12 / 316.5
Census1901*31 Mar 1901He appeared in the 1901 census at 14 Remus Road, Stratford Bow, England, ; RG 13 / 342.
Census1911*3 Apr 1911He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 39 MacLaren Street, Clapton Park, England, ; rg14 / 1100.5
Census1939*29 Sep 1939He appeared in the 1939 census at 85 Dale View Crescent, Waltham Forrest, Chingford, England, .

Other Information

Anecdote*To my mind Robert was a bit of a character.

In 1901 when he was only 17 he enlisted in the 7th Batallion of the Royal Fusiliers and in 1902 was transferred to the Middlesex Regiment. I can find nothing else about this period in the Army but we know that he had left and was a Fishmonger by 1907 when he married Alice.

In 1914 he did his duty and enlisted as a Gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery. However, army life apparently did not seem to suit him this time, he deserted in 1915.

For whatever reason Robert tried again in 1916, this time he enlisted in the Army Services Corp. However, this was an even shorter attempt than the previous one and he deserted again later on in 1916.

Finally Robert found his place. He enlisted in the Merchant Navy in 1918 and so far as I can make out he stayed there for the duration of the war and beyond.

Robert's poor wife Alice was apparently not very happy with him. During one of his absences the Army wrote to her to see if she knew where he was. She replied that she didn't and didn't want to have anything to do with him.

They must have separated at some time after 1919 when their daughter Alice Maud was born but apparently they did not divorce.

Robert and his new 'wife' Florence were living as man and wife in 1939. But it wasn't until his first wife Alice died in 1958 were they legally allowed to marry in 1959.

Never a dull moment with Robert. 
Occupation*31 Mar 1901Robert Jupe Pinckney was a Press Man on 31 Mar 1901. 
Occupation6 Jun 1901He was enrolled (number 1866) in the 7th Battalion Royal Fusiliers on 6 Jun 1901 at London Recruiting Office, Stratford, England, .
Address*28 Apr 1907 As of 28 Apr 1907, Robert Jupe Pinckney lived at 11 Rock Road, Clapton, Hackney, England.  
Occupation28 Apr 1907He was a (Master) Fishmonger on 28 Apr 1907. 
Occupation5 Oct 1914He was a Carman on 5 Oct 1914. 
Address5 Oct 1914 As of 5 Oct 1914, Robert Jupe Pinckney lived at 25 MacLaren Street, Clapton Park, England.  
Occupationbetween 5 Oct 1914 and 28 Mar 1915He was enlisted as a Gunner in the Royal Garrison Artillery. Army service number 45991. Sadly he deserted so this stint lasted between 5 Oct 1914 and 28 Mar 1915.
Address25 Sep 1916 As of 25 Sep 1916, Robert Jupe Pinckney lived at 103 Oswald Street, Clapton Park, England.  
Occupationbetween 25 Sep 1916 and 14 Nov 1916He was enlisted again in the Army Services Corps. Army service number 224691. Sadly he deserted again so this stint lasted between 25 Sep 1916 and 14 Nov 1916.
(Witness) NoteDec 1916He was referenced when Alice wrote a letter in reply to being asked if she knew where her husband Robert was after he deserted. She replied "Dear Sir, I could not ??? am ??? at work. I don't want any trouble about him. I have not seen him and don't want to. Yours truly Mrs Pinckney" with Alice Maud Tuck in Dec 1916.
Occupation1918Robert Jupe Pinckney was enlisted in the Merchant Navy, id 375233 in 1918.
Occupation29 Sep 1939He was a Fishmonger, Heavy Labourer and an ARP Labourer on 29 Sep 1939. 

Children of Robert Jupe Pinckney and Alice Maud Tuck
Children 1.Robert William Samuel Pinckney+ b. 28 Apr 1907, d. 1966
 2.Alfred Charles Pinckney b. 25 Aug 1914, d. 1915
 3.Alice Maud Pinckney

Citations

  1. [S7] Birth Registration.
  2. [S13] Marriage Registration.
  3. [S6] Marriage Certificate.
  4. [S14] Death Registration.
  5. [S12] Census Image.
Last Edited21 Oct 2022