Robert John William Coan
Robert John William Coan (c1864-1930) of Robert W. Coan
c1864 Born in St. Pancras the son of Robert Israel Coan, boot manufacturer, and his wife Sarah. (Baptised 1867)
1887 July 30th. Married(1) to Eliza Emily McBride
1891 Living at 61 Great Percy Street, Clerkenwell: Robert W. Coan (age 27 born London), Brass Moulder (Opticians work). With his wife Eliza E. Coan (age 27 born London) and their daughter Mabel E. Coan (age 1 born London). One visitor.[1]
1903 Married(2) at Bushey to Annie Spraeg
1911 Living at 6 Highbury Crescent, Islington, London: Robert William Coan (age 47 born St. Pancras), Aluminium Founder - Employer. With his wife Annie Coan (age 42 born London) with their daughter Mabel Coan (age 21 born London). Also his step-daughter Poppie Spreag (age 16 born London). Married seven year with non children. Three servants.[2]
1918 Writes from 219 Goswell Road, London EC1
1930 Died in London, resident of Clacton.
1930 Obituary [3]
The death of Mr. Robert. W. Coan, of Linkwood, Arnold Road, Clacton, took place in a London nursing home on Monday.
Mr. Coan, who was an aluminium manufacturer in London, had lived at Clacton for many years, and took a deep interest in its welfare. Sports clubs of every description were helped by him, and any project for the advancement of the town. President of the King's Cross Philanthropic Society for years, Mr. Coan in Clacton occupied a similar position in the football, swimming, bowling, and golf clubs, each organisation receiving a handsome challenge cup for competition, and in several instances the proceeds were devoted to charity. He was largely responsible for the splendid bowling greens on the Marine Parade, and was also interested in the West Clacton Estate.
He was twice married, and leaves a widow and a married daughter.