Shirley Village Archive

Robson, John Maurice

1911 – 1989

Rev. Canon John Maurice Robson was the son of Reverend James Robson. He married Lady Jane Penelope Justice Shirley, daughter of Robert Walter Shirley, 12th Earl Ferrers and Hermione Justice Morley, on 17 May 1944. He died in 1989.

He held the office of Rural Dean of Ashbourne. He was the Vicar at Shirley. He was the Rector at Brailsford. He was decorated with the award of the Territorial Decoration (T.D.). He graduated with a Master of Arts (M.A.). He held the office of Hon. Canon of Derby in 1975.