Robert Barnby
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Robert Barnby (1820 - 1875)

Robert Barnby
Born in York, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdommap
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at about age 55 in Saint George Hanover Square, Middlesex, England, United Kingdommap
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Biography

Robert was a member of the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain

Robert was born in 1820.

Robert became a member of the The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain on the 3 September 1848 as confirmed in the Society's book, “Members of The Royal Society of Musicians 1738-1984” on Page 19
Member Reference No: A455
The following was written by Robert on his recommendation paper at the time of his application and is included in the members handbook.

Gentleman of Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal –St James’s – Lay Vicar of Westminster Abbey. Performs on the Piano Forte

The recommendation paper readings for Robert to join the society were taken as follows:

Name Reading Date
1st Reading 7 May 1848
2nd Reading 4 June 1848
3rd Reading 2 July 1848
Ballot 6 August 1848

Robert was granted membership with - Yeas 11 & Nays 0

The costs to become a member were:

Cost Type Cost
Entrance Fee £10 - 10s - 0d
Premium £14 - 4s - 0d
Subscription £2 - 2s - 0d
Total £26 - 16s - 0d

The photo of Robert is included in “The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album” further members of the Society can be found on the following WikiTree page [1] [2]

He passed away in 1875. Robert's death (age 54) was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1875 in the Saint George Hanover Square district.[3]

Sources

Acknowledgement

We would like to thank The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain for their support in giving access to these historical documents.

  1. Royal Society of Musician Members WikiTree (accessed 17 March 2024)
  2. Royal Society of Musicians Photograph Album Lyon. Frederick G (1874). The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album on Page 6 Photo Album (accessed 6 September 2022)
  3. Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 15 March 2024)
    Barnby, Robert (Age at death: 54).
    GRO Reference: 1875 Apr-May-Jun in Saint George Hanover Square Volume 01A Page 262.




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