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Title: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Wednesday 09 April 25 19:55 BST (UK)
The well know explorer of Hawaii, Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955), born on 15 November 1866, died on 29 September 1955, aged 88 in Bovey Tracey. However, me and others searched, but we drew a blank if there is a still existing grave from him. I will travel from The Netherlands to the UK in June and I would like to visit his grave if possible. Any help is very welcome.
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 09 April 25 20:35 BST (UK)
Have you checked for an obituary notice

If nothing can be found you may want to consider contacting the Devon FHS society.  Given he was so well known they may be able to help
 
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Wednesday 09 April 25 20:36 BST (UK)
Can't find so far nothing, also people who did research before me, could not find anything. But I might be not so trained as the people here.
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 09 April 25 20:37 BST (UK)
Just added a bit to my reply above before I saw your reply
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Wednesday 09 April 25 20:41 BST (UK)
Thanks Carole, I will do so (will contact them).
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: rosie99 on Wednesday 09 April 25 22:32 BST (UK)
Have you established where his wife Clara was buried

She left a will which could give that information.   Do you have R.C.L.P’s will
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Thursday 10 April 25 07:02 BST (UK)
Dear Rosie, I have not found the spot where his wife is buried, nor do I have the will. How could I obtain this?
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: CaroleW on Thursday 10 April 25 08:26 BST (UK)
https://www.gov.uk/search-will-probate

You can download a copy for £1.50 but put 1956 as his year of death for tracing purposes
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: hanes teulu on Thursday 10 April 25 09:14 BST (UK)
Lengthy obit. in The Times, 5 Oct 1955 - no mention of resting place.
No mention of resting place under "Who's Who" - address given as "Wotton, Newton Road, Bovey Tracey".

 
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Thursday 10 April 25 09:21 BST (UK)
Trying to get the will, but still not succesful.

Also notable, at this moment I can't find at house with the name Wotton, at Bovey Tracey at the Newton Rd. So it must be renamed.
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: ShaunJ on Thursday 10 April 25 09:53 BST (UK)
Clara was buried in the churchyard at Highweek

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-share/d787887a-11af-4a8f-be70-de6c6b157766
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Thursday 10 April 25 09:57 BST (UK)
Then this would be a good contender for Robert to be buried... Thanks ShaunJ
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 10 April 25 14:59 BST (UK)
 Clara's obit that ShaunJ has posted mentions a stepson Richard Perkins (he was born abroad).

A sibling for that Richard
PERKINS, JOHN  FREDERICK     mmn ATKINSON 
GRO Reference: 1910  M Quarter in TOTNES  Volume 05B  Page 120

He had another wife in 1911 who he married 14 October 1901 in Hawaii.
Marriage to Zoe Atkinson
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2D9-SLKY?lang=en
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: rosie99 on Thursday 10 April 25 15:11 BST (UK)
Possible death for her, GRO seem to think the name is Joe and a male but other initials match

Death Sep qtr 1940   
Perkins    Joe L S A    age 70   
Newton A.    5b   396   

Probate index confirms she is the widow of Robert C L Perkins
https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/34987/page/6461/data.pdf
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Tuesday 29 April 25 13:55 BST (UK)
Does any-one confirm that Mrs. Clara Marian Jessy Perkins is buried at the cemetery Highweek with Robert Perkins alongside?
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: hanes teulu on Wednesday 30 April 25 08:48 BST (UK)
Torquay Times & South Devon Advertiser, 20 May 1949
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: hanes teulu on Wednesday 30 April 25 08:50 BST (UK)
Rest of funeral notice -
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Wednesday 30 April 25 12:15 BST (UK)
Ah, so Robert could be buried at the Lydford graveyard?
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: ShaunJ on Wednesday 30 April 25 12:36 BST (UK)
It's the same funeral report that I linked to on 10 April.
Title: Re: Robert Cyril Layton Perkins (1866-1955) Bovey Tracey.
Post by: calidris on Wednesday 30 April 25 12:46 BST (UK)
Indeed, but trying to get the puzzle closed, but seem to fail....