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Robert Greaves (b. 1805 in Finmere, Oxfordshire, England) — Local Past

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Robert Greaves

Born about 1805 in Finmere, Oxfordshire, England

Deceased

This person page was added on 6 June 2026.

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St Michael's & All Angels Church, Water Stratford Road, Finmere, Oxfordshire, England
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St Pancras Church, Euston Road, St Pancras, Greater London, England
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16 May 1848
Marriage
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin
Marriage of Emma Northover Petty and Robert Greaves
Groom
Emma Northover Petty
Bride
Robert Greaves
Date
16 May 1848
Place
St Pancras Church, Euston Road, St Pancras, Greater London
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Marriage RecordMarriage Record · England, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1539-1988 · https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6ZRV-4CH8
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6 February 1857

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Clare Hopkins · 6 Jun 2026Admin

"In memory of Emma, wife of Robert Greaves who died 6 Feb[rua]ry 1857. Aged 29 years". The photo of the headstone was taken on 21 January 2023.

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Emma Northover Petty (1827 – 1857 Finmere, Oxfordshire, England)
Robert Greaves (b. 1805 in Finmere, Oxfordshire, England)

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19 August 1870

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Clare Hopkins · 6 Jun 2026Admin

"In memory of Edward Alfred son of Robert & Emma Greaves. Born 11 May 1854. Died 19 August 1870." Photo of headstone taken on 13 September 2014.

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Edward Alfred Greaves (1854 Finmere, Oxfordshire, England – 1870 Finmere, Oxfordshire, England)
Robert Greaves (b. 1805 in Finmere, Oxfordshire, England)
Emma Northover Petty (1827 – 1857 Finmere, Oxfordshire, England)

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Robert Greaves
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Emma Northover Petty (1827 – 1857 Finmere, Oxfordshire, England)
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Children

Edward Alfred Greaves (1854 Finmere, Oxfordshire, England – 1870 Finmere, Oxfordshire, England)
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