Researching Robert Niven
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 2084 people with the Niven surname? In that year Niven was ranked number 1783 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Robert means "bright fame" and is of English origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Robert Niven and the Niven Genealogy
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Some Famous People called Robert Niven
Robert Niven (New Zealand cricketer)
Robert Campbell Niven (11 December 1859 – 14 April 1919) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played first-class cricket for Otago and Wellington between 1888 and 1901.
He was regarded as one of New Zealand's best wicket-keepers of his time. He kept wicket for New Zealand in the three-day match against the Australians in 1896–97, when New Zealand fielded a side of 15. It was New Zealand's first international match.
He worked as chief clerk in the Government Insurance Department in Wellington. After contracting influenza during the 1918 flu pandemic he developed severe depression. His body was found in Wellington boat harbour on 14 April 1919. The subsequent inquiry found that he had drowned, but made no finding as to whether his death was the result of accident or suicide. He left a widow but no family.
Source: Robert Niven (New Zealand cricketer), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Niven
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