Biographical informationTHOMPSON, Robert, b. 1838? d. 16.5.1890 (Roebourne), (possibly R.H. Thompson who arrived 28.5.1873 per 'Bangalore'). Married: (1st) & divorced Susannah BOFTON b. 24.6.1854 (W.A); m. (2nd) 10.1.1883 (Roebourne) Martha SHEPHERD b. 1858, widow of Henry Gave Junior, daughter of John Thomas. Children: 1) Robert Bryce Bayes b. 1875, d. 1938; 2) Susannah Elizabeth b. 1877.
Roebourne & Cossack, pearler 1873- 1885. Publican, built "Roebourne Hotel" ( Lic. Henry Cave, Manager R. Wilson).
Employed Chinese labourers.Date of birth1838?Date of death1890