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Robert John Minnitt CMG was born in St Marylebone, London, Middlesex, on 2 April 1913.^3,2
He was listed in the 1921 census at Clairville Crofton in Orpington, Kent, with his parents Charles Frederick and Winifred May Minnitt (both of whom were born in Auckland, NZ). Charles was the Manager for Fire and Marine Insurance with the New Zealand Insurance Co Ltd.⁴

He arrived in San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, on 11 May 1941 on the President Coolidge having left Hong Kong on 2 Apr, occupation Civil Servant. He must have returned to Hong Kong shortly thereafter, as he was interned by the Japanese after their takeover of Hong Kong in Dec 1941.^5,6

He married Peggy Christine Sharp, daughter of Eric William Sharp and Christine Martha Lenfestey, at Stanley Civilian Internment Camp in Hong Kong on 1 June 1943.^7,6

He and his wife Peggy arrived in Southampton on 12 May 1947 on the Strathmore from Hong Kong, heading for Guernsey.⁸

He and his wife Peggy left Southampton on 16 January 1948 on the Canton for Hong Kong.⁹

He and his wife Peggy arrived back in London on 8 August 1950 on the Carthage from Hong Kong.¹⁰

He and his wife Peggy arrived in Wellington (in transit to Fiji) on 6 October 1952 on the Rangitoto having left London on 5 Sep.^11,9 While Secretary in the Colonial Office, West Pacific High Commission, he was awarded the CMG in the New Year Honours list of 1 January 1955.¹

He and his wife Peggy left London on 23 May 1956 on the Glenartney for the Solomon Islands via Hong Kong.⁹

He arrived back in England at Southampton on 20 June 1958 on the Dominion Monarch from the Solomon Islands via Wellington.¹²

He was widowed at age 60 on the death of his wife Peggy on 30 July 1973.^13,14

Robert's second marriage was to Primrose Keighley Balfour in July 1975 in Sutton, Sussex.^15,16

He was widowed at age 87 on the death of his wife Primrose on 15 June 2000.^17,18,19

Robert died on 26 August 2000 at St Richards Hospital in Chichester, Sussex, at age 87.^20,21,22

His will was probated in Winchester on 18 April 2001.²²

Olie W Minor was born in Ohio circa 1846.¹

He married Mary L Royster.¹

He was listed in the 1880 US census as head of the family in Washington, DC, with his wife Mary; he was working as a US Government clerk. The household included Mary's daughter Pearl A Minor and other family members that are not of interest to this history.¹

Olie died before 1893 (as his wife had re-married in 1893).

Pearl A Minor was born in DC in April 1877.¹
She was listed as the step-daughter of Olie W Minor in the 1880 US Census in Washington, DC.²
She was listed as the step-daughter of William Gilbert Harrington in the 1900 US Census at 800 East Oak St in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, and the household included her mother and five step-siblings.³

Edith's birth was registered between January 1895 and March 1895 in Wandsworth, London, Middlesex.²

Edith's marriage to Thomas Forsaith, son of William Valentine Forsaith and Sarah Dobson, was registered between October 1916 and December 1916 in Kingston, Surrey.^1,3

Edith died on 25 October 1918 at Tandridge House, Avenue Elmers in Kingston on Thames, Surrey.^4,5 She was buried on 30 October 1918 at the Surbiton Cemetery in Kingston on Thames.⁵

Ann Mitchell was born in Middlesex circa 1815.¹
The siblings John and Ann were listed in the 1841 census in Ludgate, London, Middlesex, with their father Edward Mitchell.¹

Cecilia's birth was registered between April 1877 and June 1877 in Stoke Damerel, Devon.²

Cecilia's death was registered between January 1878 and March 1878 in Stoke Damerel, Devon.³

Clara was born in Adelaide, South Australia, on 18 March 1854, daughter of Frederick William Mitchell and Jane East.¹

She married Joseph Forsaith, son of Thomas Forsaith and Sarah Campin, at the residence of the bride's father (Frederick Wm Mitchell) in Point Sturt, near Milang, South Australia, on 14 March 1876.²

She was widowed at age 59 on the death of her husband Joseph on 2 June 1913.^3,4

Clara died on 27 June 1926 in Port Pirie, South Australia, at age 72.⁵ She was buried on 28 June 1926 at the Port Pirie Cemetery in Port Pirie.⁶

Edward was born in Ware, Hertfordshire, circa 1778, and stated to be.^1,2

He married Rebecca Osment Smyth, daughter of John Smyth and Sarah Osment, at St Mary's in Hornsey, Middlesex, on 27 March 1807.^1,3,4

He was widowed on the death of his wife Rebecca in August 1829.⁵

He was listed in the 1841 census in Ludgate, London, Middlesex; he was of independent means. His children John and Ann were listed with him.⁶

He was listed in the 1851 census as Head of Family at 3 Lordship Terrace in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex; he was a retired currier (i.e, had been in the leather processing trade). His children Elizabeth, Mary and Martha were listed as living with him.²

Edward died on 14 November 1859 at 3 Lordship Terrace in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex.^1,7

His will was probated in London on 3 January 1860 with John Smyth Mitchell, Ralph Needham and Robert Forsaith appointed executors of effects under £4000.⁷

Elizabeth's birth was registered between April 1860 and June 1860 in St Dominick, Cornwall.^1,3
The siblings John, James and Elizabeth were listed in the 1861 census at 90 James St in Stoke Damerel, Devon, with their parents, William Mitchell and Jemima Cradick.⁴
The siblings John, James and Elizabeth were listed in the 1871 census at 3 Chapel St in Stoke Damerel, Devon, with their parents, William Mitchell and Jemima Cradick.¹

Elizabeth's marriage to Thomas Berridge was registered between October 1880 and December 1880 in Stoke Damerel, Devon.^5,2
The siblings John, James and Elizabeth were listed in the 1881 census at 3 Chapel St in Stoke Damerel, Devon, with their father William Mitchell. Elizabeth was a housekeeper for her father and brothers, even though she was now married.⁵

Elizabeth's marriage to James Smith was registered between July 1888 and September 1888 in East Stonehouse, Devon.^6,7

She was listed in the 1891 census at 83 James St in Devonport, Devon, with her husband James; he was a farm labourer.⁸
She was listed in the 1901 census at 4 Vera Cottages in Plymouth, Devon, in the household of her father William Mitchell.⁶

She was listed in the 1911 census at 4 Vera Cottages in Plymouth, Devon, with her husband James; he was a striker in galvanising at H.M. Dockyard.⁹

She was listed in the 1921 census at 4 Vera Cottage in Plymouth, Devon, with her husband James; he was a skilled labourer at the Devonport dockyard.¹⁰

Elizabeth died before September 1939 in England (as her husband was a widower in the 1939 register).

Elizabeth Smyth Mitchell was born in Stoke Newington, Middlesex, on 28 April 1810.^2,1 and was baptised on 31 May 1810 at Independent Tabernacle, City Rd in St Leonards Shoreditch.¹
The siblings Elizabeth, Mary and Martha were listed in the 1851 census at 3 Lordship Terrace in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex, with their father Edward Mitchell.²

She was listed in the 1871 census as Head of Family at 156 Manor St in Braintree, Essex; she had 'income derived from property and funds'. The household included her sisters Mary Smyth Mitchell and Martha Mitchell and niece Louisa Mary Forsaith.³

Elizabeth died on 6 March 1888 in Braintree, Essex, at age 77.^4,5

Her will was probated in London on 11 October 1892 with Edith Madeline Forsaith appointed administrator of effects valued at £993/1/4.⁵