The birth of Robert James Soanes was registered in September quarter 1892 in Headington district, Oxfordshire. Robert's parents, James Soanes and Hannah Inman had married in March quarter 1888 in Headington district.
The 1901 Census, has Robert James' parents James and Hannah Soames and daughter Caroline Soames aged 6, living at High Street, Forest Hill, Oxfordshire. Hannah Soanes is recorded as 42 years old, and born in Dinnington, Yorkshire.
In 1901, 8 years old James Robert Soanes is with his Aunt Mary Inman aged 38, and her niece Mary Soanes aged 12. They are living at Dinnington, Yorkshire.
By 1911, 19 years old Robert Soanes is living with his Aunt Mary and her husband of 1 year, Arthur Wilson, at 58 Church Lane, Dinnington, Yorkshire.
Robert James Soanes was accidentally killed on Friday 16th May 1913 at Maltby Main Colliery. His death aged 21 was registered in June 1913 in Rotherham registration district.
The Bradford Daily Telegraph 21st May 1913