William Frederick Robinson
Died 17 September 1874
William Frederick Robinson (29A)
William was the son of Caroline Wallace and James John Robinson. William and his wife, Sarah, travelled to Australia on the Royal Dane from London, arriving in December 1871. On the trip Harry Adams, a cabin steward, stole Sarah's diamond and emerald ring from her second-class cabin. Harry was caught and the ring returned.
William died on 17 September 1874 and friends and family moved from his residence, Grosvenor House, George-street, to the Episcopalian section in the North Brisbane Burial Grounds.
Royal Dane (ship) — State Library of Queensland.
Headstone
William Frederick Robinson's headstone discovered in a Toowong Cemetery Archaeological Dig, 2023.
- Erected: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Episcopalian section. ca. 17 September 1874
- Moved to: North Brisbane Burial Grounds, Reserved Area. ca. 1914
- Demolished and disposed of in: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A. ca. 1930
- Discovered: Toowong Cemetery, Portion 29A near Section 72. 20 May 2023
Inscription
Sacred to the memory of
William Fredk Robinson.
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Learn more
- Stealing a Diamond Ring, 23 December 1871, The Brisbane Courier reports a diamond ring stolen from William's wife, Sarah, on their trip to Australia in 1871.
- Queensland Death Certificate.
- Family Notice in the Brisbane Courier, 18 September 1874.