Florence's date of birth was Nov 17th. As recorded byMildred Dibden in the flyleaf of her Bible. Florence's husband ('Mr Robinson') was October 3rd. (no year given)
They were friends and supporters of Fanling Babies' Home. During the War, both the Robinsons were interned at Stanley along with daughter Bonnie, and they survived the war. Bonnie was a close friend of Miss Dibden and lifelong supporter of her work. Her parents were also close friends and helped in the work. After the War they moved into the Fanling Home to help with the housekeeping, and when the new roof on the Home was celebrated with a service of thanksgiving in 1947, it was Florence who put on the tea afterwards for staff, children and guests. In 1949, we learn the Robinsons moved out to a home of their own. (Retirement? She was in her 60s and husband James in his 70s by this time)
They lived in Kowloon.
Florence died in 1954, aged 70.
Also, on John Black's list of internees, F M Robinson, housewife, born 1884 is classed as 'Miss'. Can we emend?
From that list would J P Robinson be the most likely candidate for a husband?
Source: The Yip Family of Amah Rock by Jill Doggett
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Florence's DOB
Florence's date of birth was Nov 17th. As recorded by Mildred Dibden in the flyleaf of her Bible. Florence's husband ('Mr Robinson') was October 3rd. (no year given)
They were friends and supporters of Fanling Babies' Home. During the War, both the Robinsons were interned at Stanley along with daughter Bonnie, and they survived the war. Bonnie was a close friend of Miss Dibden and lifelong supporter of her work. Her parents were also close friends and helped in the work. After the War they moved into the Fanling Home to help with the housekeeping, and when the new roof on the Home was celebrated with a service of thanksgiving in 1947, it was Florence who put on the tea afterwards for staff, children and guests. In 1949, we learn the Robinsons moved out to a home of their own. (Retirement? She was in her 60s and husband James in his 70s by this time)
They lived in Kowloon.
Florence died in 1954, aged 70.
Also, on John Black's list of internees, F M Robinson, housewife, born 1884 is classed as 'Miss'. Can we emend?
From that list would J P Robinson be the most likely candidate for a husband?
Source: The Yip Family of Amah Rock by Jill Doggett
Another list from Ron Bridge…
Another list from Ron Bridge confirms her husband was James Porter Robinson.
I've added a comment to her entry in John Black's list.