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ROBERT JOHN
13 January 1815 - 25 December 1899

Fifth known child of Georg Philip and Elizabeth Lane.
Married on 13 July 1839, Phoebe Green of Lymington (11 November 1814 - 11 March 1877)

Ten children (One named John, not found) There appears to be a child called "Sissy", but since there are no records found, we feel it is a nickname for one of the daughters listed here.
Note: In a letter to Carol, in reply to her queries March 1993, Bill states that he had in his possession a few photos of Fanny, Sissy and Louisa. This would mean that neither Fanny or Louisa are referred to as 'Sissy', and must therefore be the nickname of one of the 3 other girls.

Robert John continued his father's business after Georg's death in 1839. He later opened the business under the name of R. Klitz and Son at 88 High Street, Lymington.

Robert lived at 84 High Street Lymington. He was an enumerator for the census - writing it all out in his own handwriting. He was also a Lymington Councillor.

From 1838 - 1865 the business consisted of the following:

"The Sale and Hire of Pianofortes, Grand, Upright, Square, Oblique, Cabinet, Cottage and Piccolo and their upkeep, including regulating and tuning on a contractual basis, repairs, supplying packing cases and delivery.

These services extended over a broad expanse of Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset and Wiltshire.

The sale and repair of Harps, Harmoniums, Concertinas, Violins, Flutes etc. In fact any and all musical instruments of the day.

Singing tuition and piano lessons.

The supply of sheet music, violin, cello and harp strings, tuning forks.

The supply of fatted calves and pork.

Cartage of sundry livestock and goods whilst upon rounds of tuning and repair contracts.

Sheet music sold for 1/- to 4/- generally and piano tuning cost - 7/- to 10/6 per time.

Pianofortes sold for £12 to £28 according to type.

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Robert John