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5. George Alexander ROBINSON was born about 1839 in Doon, Limerick, Ireland. In 1858 he was a Policeman in the Royal Irish Constabulary in Doon, Limerick, Ireland. He served in the military between 1 Oct 1859 and 22 Oct 1878. George was a Policeman when he attested for the 30th Foot Regiment at Curragh Camp, County Kildare on 1 October 1859 at the age of 20.
At his own request he asked for discharge after serving 19 years and 22 days (Canada four years and 9/12). His conduct had been good and had one Good Conduct Badge and would would have had four if he had not been promoted. He also had a Second Class School Certificate.
He was 39 on discharge and was 5 feet 10 1/2 inches tall with a fresh complexion, grey eyes and fair hair.
His career included with the 30th Foot:
Private 1 October 1859 to 3 January 1861
Corporal 4 January 1861 to 22 August 1865
Sergeant 23 August 1865 to 31 July 1871
Colour Sergeant 1 August 1871 to 31 January 1875
Sergeant 1 February 1875 to 8 April 1876
His career included with the 5th Lancs Militia:
Sergeant 9 April 1876 to 22 October 1878 In 1863 he was a Sergeant in the 30th Regiment in Newport, Isle of Wight. In the 1860s the British Army was a volunteer army. George was stationed at Parkhurst Barracks, Newport, Isle of Wight. The 30th Foot fought in the Crimea in 1854 and then in 1866 they took part in the Fenian Raids in Canada (then called British North America). Only 1,368 Canadian General Service Medals were awarded to British soldiers. George was No.487 and was a Sergeant at the time. The 30th Foot then went to Jersey and were stationed at St. Peter's Barracks. George was sent to Fort Southwick in the 1870s. In the late 1870s the regiments were renamed and the 30th Foot became the 1st Battalion the East Lancashire Regiment and their depot was in Burnley. In 1881 he was a Pensioner (Colour Sergeant 5th Royal Lancashire Militia) in Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire. In 1891 he was a Bookseller and Publisher of Weekly Paper in Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire. In 1901 he was an Army Pensioner and worker in Southport, Lancashire. He died of valvular (mitral) disease of the heart and acute bronchitis (6 days) on 30 Jan 1922 in 10 Olive Grove, Southport, Lancashire.

George Alexander ROBINSON and Jane Morris HAYLES were married on 26 May 1863 in St James' Church, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. As Jane worked at Osborne House she received an inscribed clock as a wedding present from the Royal Household. They lived in 10 Hardy Street, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire in 1881. They lived in 7 Hattersley Street, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire in 1891. They lived in 72 Chester Road, Southport, Lancashire in 1901. Jane Morris HAYLES (daughter of Jeremiah HAYLES and Jane MORRIS) was born on 4 Feb 1844 in Whippingham, Isle of Wight. She was christened on 10 Mar 1844 in St. James' Church, East Cowes, Isle of Wight. Jane was christened by Reverend T. S. Turnbull, Fellow of Caius College, Cambridge. In 1861 she was a Laundress in East Cowes, Isle of Wight. Jane worked at Osborne House, Isle of Wight and worked her way up in the laundry and she eventually ironed the delicate lace caps of Queen Victoria. She died of senile debility on 7 Jun 1925 in 10 Olive Grove, Southport, Lancashire. George Alexander ROBINSON and Jane Morris HAYLES had the following children:

+22	i.	John Jeremiah Michael Albert ROBINSON.
23	ii.	William George ROBINSON was born about 1870 in Curragh, Kildare, Ireland. He died before 1881.
24	iii.	Alexander Henry W ROBINSON was born about 1872 in Jersey, Channel Islands. Alexander had one son. Alexander died in India.
+25	iv.	Henry Charles (Harry) ROBINSON.
+26	v.	Kathleen ROBINSON.
27	vi.	Annie Elizabeth ROBINSON was born on 20 Dec 1878 in Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire. She died about 1880 in Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire.
+28	vii.	Mary Jane (Theresa) ROBINSON.
+29	viii.	David ROBINSON.
+30	ix.	Alice Adelaide ROBINSON.
+31	x.	Georgina Victoria (Gina) ROBINSON.