Robert George Mackley (1887 - 1933)

Born 12 Dec 1887 in Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Died 29 May 1933 at age 45 in United States

Biography

Robert Mackley was born in the Colony of Victoria (1851-1900)

Robert George Mackley was born 12th December 1887, his birth registered the following year in Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia. ^[1]

Draft, U.S.A. On 5th June 1917, Robert was a 29-year-old Steward (Boat) when he registered for the Draft, in Precinct 35, New York, New York State, United States. He lived in New York and worked from Pier #9, North River. He said he was a citizen of England, but he was a British citizen as were all Australian-born persons those days. He gave the generic Melbourne as his birthplace. His status in New York wasn't clarified beyond him being a 'Declarant'. White, and single, Robert was described as medium height, slim build, gray eyes, and light hair. He had no disabilities. He applied for exemption from service because five members of his family were already serving. ^[2]

Death. Robert died in 1933.

The Age (Melbourne, Vic) Wednesday 31 May 1933 - Page 1

DEATHS

MACKLEY (by Cable).— On the 29th May, Robert George, of Omaha (U.S.A.), dearly beloved eldest son of George and Emma Mackley, of 26 Moonee-street, Ascot Vale. ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Index Victoria (Australia) Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages. (Online index accessed 28 Nov 2022): 1888 Birth Registration, Robert George MACKLEY (Emma HOWARD & George) birth registered at Ascot Vale, 172/1888
2. ↑ Draft, U.S.A. "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K6J7-WHP : 26 December 2021), Robert George Mackley, 1917-1918.
3. ↑ Death Notice 1933 'Family Notices', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 31 May, p. 1. , viewed 28 Nov 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article203814902