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I don't know anything about my family beyond the ones I've met. As I get older this seems to bother me more.
My father's family came from Ireland and I know virtually nothing about them but I'm hoping someone can shed light on my mother's side.
My Nan was called Annie Chambers (nee Toon) and My Grandfather was Joseph Leonard Chambers. My nan was born on Oct 8th 1912 and my Grandad on 31st Dec 1914, both in Leicester I think.
Nan said her mother's name was Ginny. Grandad had a sister, Lil, and a brother, Arthur.
I'd be very grateful for anything. Thank you
My father's family came from Ireland and I know virtually nothing about them but I'm hoping someone can shed light on my mother's side.
My Nan was called Annie Chambers (nee Toon) and My Grandfather was Joseph Leonard Chambers. My nan was born on Oct 8th 1912 and my Grandad on 31st Dec 1914, both in Leicester I think.
Nan said her mother's name was Ginny. Grandad had a sister, Lil, and a brother, Arthur.
I'd be very grateful for anything. Thank you
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Name: George Leslie Toon
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 01 Nov 1909
Baptism/Christening Place: Wesleyan Methodist, Hinckley, Leicester, England
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Name Note:
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Father's Name: Vincent H. J. Toon
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Jane Toon
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I02267-9
System Origin: England-EASy
Source Film Number: 1469442
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Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 01 Nov 1909
Baptism/Christening Place: Wesleyan Methodist, Hinckley, Leicester, England
Birth Date:
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Vincent H. J. Toon
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Jane Toon
Mother's Birthplace:
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I02267-9
System Origin: England-EASy
Source Film Number: 1469442
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Name: Vincent J Toon
Event: Census
Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Belgrave, Leicestershire
Record Type: Household
Registration District: Leicester
Sub-district: North West Leicester
Ecclesiastical Parish: Belgrave St Peters With Birstall St James
Civil Parish: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Event: Census
Event Date: 31 Mar 1901
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Belgrave, Leicestershire
Record Type: Household
Registration District: Leicester
Sub-district: North West Leicester
Ecclesiastical Parish: Belgrave St Peters With Birstall St James
Civil Parish: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Name: Vincent Toon
Event: Census
Event Date: 1891
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Belgrave, Leicestershire
Record Type: Household
Registration District: Barrow Upon Soar
Sub-district: Rothley
Ecclesiastical Parish: St Peters
Civil Parish: Belgrave
County: Leicestershire
Event: Census
Event Date: 1891
Gender: Male
Age: 6
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: Belgrave, Leicestershire
Record Type: Household
Registration District: Barrow Upon Soar
Sub-district: Rothley
Ecclesiastical Parish: St Peters
Civil Parish: Belgrave
County: Leicestershire
I can't find Vincent and Jane in 1911, but in 1901 Vincent was an errand boy, living with his widowed mother Annie at 6 Vann Street Leicester. Annie was a charwoman, born 1857 Fenny Drayton, Warwicks. He had a sister, Annie A born 1883 and a brother Charlie born 1892.
1891 Census Vann Street: James Toon was born 1856 Atherstone, Warwicks, and was a hatter. Wife Annie, children Annie and Vincent.
James died Dec 1895 Leicester.
1891 Census Vann Street: James Toon was born 1856 Atherstone, Warwicks, and was a hatter. Wife Annie, children Annie and Vincent.
James died Dec 1895 Leicester.
Going to the Chambers side, there is a load of info in th 1911 Census - must be your birthday!!
74 Farringdon Street, Leicester
GUTTRIDGE, David Head Married M 57 1854 Laboure Desford Leicestershire
GUTTRIDGE, Martha Wife Married38 years F 56 1855 Cosby Leicestershire
CHAMBERS, Joseph Son- In- Law Married M 27 1884 Laboure Notts Hucknall Torkard
CHAMBERS, Sarah Ann Daughter Married F 26 1885 Leicester Leicestershire
MATTHEWS, Mary Bishell Visitor Daughter In Law Married F 23 1888 Leicester Leicestershire
GUTTRIDGE, Louise Daughter Single F 16 1895 Tailoress Button Holer Leicester Leicestershire
GUTTRIDGE, David Son M 7 1904 School Leicester Leicestershire
CHAMBERS, Agnes Lilian Granddaughter F 2 1909 Leicester Leicestershire
MATTHEWS, Leonard Joseph Grandson M 1 1910 Leicester Leicestershire
CHAMBERS, Arthur Reginald Grandson M 0 (1 MONTH) 1911 Leicester Leicestershire
MATTHEWS, Ernest Leslie Grandson M 0 1911 Leicester Leicestershire
74 Farringdon Street, Leicester
GUTTRIDGE, David Head Married M 57 1854 Laboure Desford Leicestershire
GUTTRIDGE, Martha Wife Married38 years F 56 1855 Cosby Leicestershire
CHAMBERS, Joseph Son- In- Law Married M 27 1884 Laboure Notts Hucknall Torkard
CHAMBERS, Sarah Ann Daughter Married F 26 1885 Leicester Leicestershire
MATTHEWS, Mary Bishell Visitor Daughter In Law Married F 23 1888 Leicester Leicestershire
GUTTRIDGE, Louise Daughter Single F 16 1895 Tailoress Button Holer Leicester Leicestershire
GUTTRIDGE, David Son M 7 1904 School Leicester Leicestershire
CHAMBERS, Agnes Lilian Granddaughter F 2 1909 Leicester Leicestershire
MATTHEWS, Leonard Joseph Grandson M 1 1910 Leicester Leicestershire
CHAMBERS, Arthur Reginald Grandson M 0 (1 MONTH) 1911 Leicester Leicestershire
MATTHEWS, Ernest Leslie Grandson M 0 1911 Leicester Leicestershire
Here's Vincent in 1911 at 56 Hinckley Road, Earl Shilton.
PEMBERTON, George Head Married M 63 1848 Jobbing Gardener Warwickshire Wolvey
PEMBERTON, Elizabeth Ann Wife Married38 years F 65 1846 Leicestershire Stoney Stanton
LOON, Vincent Herbert James Son In Law Married M 26 1885 Hatter Leicestershire Belgrave
LOON, Jane Daughter Marriedv2 years F 29 1882 Boot Machinist Leicestershire Earl Shilton
LOON, George Leslie Grandson M 1 1910 Leicestershire Earl Shilton
PEMBERTON, George Head Married M 63 1848 Jobbing Gardener Warwickshire Wolvey
PEMBERTON, Elizabeth Ann Wife Married38 years F 65 1846 Leicestershire Stoney Stanton
LOON, Vincent Herbert James Son In Law Married M 26 1885 Hatter Leicestershire Belgrave
LOON, Jane Daughter Marriedv2 years F 29 1882 Boot Machinist Leicestershire Earl Shilton
LOON, George Leslie Grandson M 1 1910 Leicestershire Earl Shilton
Wow you people are amazing.
Rose, I spent most of my childhood at 74 Farringdon Street, Leicester.
Thank you so much. I know about Arthur. I remember him. I think dotty may have him too.
As for my nan's side, I'm not sure. My nan was Annie and she was born in 1912 a Toon, not Toone. The answers so far don't seem to match as well as grandad's.
I'm so grateful. Thank you . :)
Rose, I spent most of my childhood at 74 Farringdon Street, Leicester.
Thank you so much. I know about Arthur. I remember him. I think dotty may have him too.
As for my nan's side, I'm not sure. My nan was Annie and she was born in 1912 a Toon, not Toone. The answers so far don't seem to match as well as grandad's.
I'm so grateful. Thank you . :)