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William R Barber born around 1920 married Doreen Killengrey in 1942 Edmonton.
They had a son Richard H Barber born 1942, Edmonton. any info on William's life welcome..

Do you have the marriage certificate to find out William's declared age? His father's name and occupation?

Given that he married during WW2, he could have been born anywhere.

Have you looked for William's birth on free bmd, and do you know when he died?

His wife's surname was rather unusual so I was intrigued to see this:

England & Wales, Marriage Index, 1916-2005

NAME: Doreen H Killengrey
SPOUSE: Barber
MARRIAGE: Mar 1942 - Edmonton, Middlesex
OTHER: QJan-Jan-Feb-Mar 1942

NAME: Doreen H Killengrey
SPOUSE: Robe
MARRIAGE: Sep 1953 - Stoke Newington, London, Greater London
OTHER: QMar-Jul-Aug-Sep 1953

Did she remarry or is it a coincidence?

Hi All, Thanks for your replies, waiting on more info from the family, as to birth and death of above.. I know he married Doreen Killengrey in 1942 Edmonton, London.
Will be in touch with more info soon.
Regards Nicky

If you don't have it, get a copy of the marriage cert.............for facts about William, and his father - if he knew him

Posting the full GRO info shows that Doreen DID marry twice

Marriages Sep 1953 (>99%)
BARBER Doreen H ROBE Stoke N'ton 5d 1552
KILLENGREY Doreen H ROBE Stoke N'ton 5d 1552
ROBE James W BARBER Stoke N'ton 5d 1552
ROBE James W KILLENGREY Stoke N'ton 5d 1552

As William's name is so common, you can't hope to proceed until you know the info from his marriage cert

Thanks MarieCeleste,
Yes this is the family, researching for a Robe desendant. So Doreen Killengrey is part of my research. I have been asked to research this tree for a friend and it seems to be an very interesting story. I have just learned that Doreen is still with us,
So I won't say anymore for all to see. Any help for now with researching Doreen's or James W Robe ancestor's very welcome.
Regards Nicky

Her birth is on freebmd..........find it.........then look for the marriage of her parents

Do the same for James

Although whether you'll see this, I'm not sure.

But if you want to know about Doreen.............................why not ask her?

Death
Name: ROBE, James Walter
Registration district: Barnet
County: London
Year of registration: 1984
Month of registration: March
Date of Birth:12 August 1912
Volume no: 11
Page no: 242
Reg no: 384

Nicola, Reggie makes a very good point - if you're researching the family and one of those people is still alive then their permission really should be sought, plus they may be able to help you.

Thanks for the help and info I have received from you all for many years...

Nicky

1911 census

Person: ROBE, George Clement Philip Address: 27 Shenley Road Dartford

ROBE, George Clement Philip Head Married M 30 1881 General Porter St Mary Cray Kent VIEW
ROBE, Barbara Elizabeth Wife Married7 years F 28 1883 Dartford Kent VIEW
ROBE, Lilian Voilet Daughter F 5 1906 Dartford Kent VIEW
ROBE, Olive Ivy Dorothy Daughter F 3 1908 Dartford Kent VIEW
ROBE, Marjorie Isabel Daughter F 1 1910 Dartford Kent VIEW
TURNBULL, Amelia Boarder F 25 1886 Gillingham Kent VIEW
TURNBULL, William Greenwell Boarder's Son M 5 1906 Aldershot Hants VIEW
TURNBULL, Maurice George Boarder's Son M 3 1908 Gillingham Kent

Not sure why info is requestd for Barber......he is not related to the person seeking the info

Reggie, many people include former spouses of people in their trees - not for us to question it.

Include his name, by all means - I didn't suggest otherwise - but he has no real relevance.

Hi all,
As I have said before, I do research for friends who ask me to do so.
I'm sure you all know that there is often more than 1 marriage involved in researching a tree and with that maybe several surnames...
It's a hobby, I enjoy it. Well I did, but the constant questioning of my motives from certain people is becoming a bit much.

I agree with Nicola.

'Real relevance' is not the point, it is what the person wants in their tree that is important to them and should be included.

Nicola, don't take it to heart. People have different viewpoints so conduct your research as you feel appropriate, whilst respecting the privacy of living people.

On that basis, the relevance of who is included on a tree is for you to decide and no-one else.

Reggie to put it bluntly - it's got nothing to do with you as to who is relevant and who is not. We are here to help people like Nicola, not to opinionate.