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We remember Edward Joseph Tomms
We remember Edward Joseph Tomms
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Alice Maria Tomms
Source:6995822
1876
1877
1878
sibling
Ernest Fras Tomms
Source:6995822
1878
1881
location
Old Oscott Handsworth Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6995822
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Mary Cecilia Tomms
Source:6995822
1881
1881
sibling
Hester Tomms
Source:6995823
1881
1883
sibling
Agnes Tomms
Source:6995823
1883
1884
sibling
Winifred Tomms
Source:6995823
1884
1886
sibling
Elizabeth J Tomms
Source:6995823
1886
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:6995823
5th April 1891
1891
location
New Russia St. Handsworth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6995823
5th April 1891
1900
marriage
Winifred Jennings
Source:6996007
1900 - 1901
1901
children
Florence Winifred Tomms
Source:6996009
1901
1904
marriage
Lillian Ada Clayton
Source:6987320
1904
1907
children
Phyllis Kathleen Tomms
Source:6987320
1907
1908
children
Gladys Tomms
Source:6987320
1908
1909
children
Doris Lillian Tomms
Source:6987320
1909
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:6987320
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Private Gardener Domestic
Source:6987320
2nd April 1911
1911
location
29 Clarence Road The Slade Gravelly Hill Birmingham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6987320
2nd April 1911
1912
location
29 Clarence Road Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6996018
1912
1913
children
Edward J Tomms
Source:6987325
1913
1918
location
Fashoda Square Gravelly Lane Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6996018
1918 - 1927
1935
location
35 Ilsley Road Erdington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6996018
1935
1940
dates
Age 63
Source:6995817
1940
service
British Army
Private
21084
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:4469804
1940
death
Unknown
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6995817
1940
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward Joseph |
| Initials | EJ |
| Last Name | Tomms |
| Source | 6995826 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Clarence Road Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1912 | |
| 29 Clarence Road The Slade Gravelly Hill Birmingham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 35 Ilsley Road Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1935 | |
| Fashoda Square Gravelly Lane Erdington | United Kingdom | their own address | 1918 - 1927 | |
| New Russia St. Handsworth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Old Oscott Handsworth Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21084 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J Tomms | son | 1913 | |
| Florence Winifred Tomms | daughter | 1901 | |
| Phyllis Kathleen Tomms | daughter | 1907 | |
| Gladys Tomms | daughter | 1908 | |
| Doris Lillian Tomms | daughter | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Tomms | mother | ||
| Charles Tomms | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maria Tomms | sister | 1876 | |
| Ernest Fras Tomms | brother | 1878 | |
| Mary Cecilia Tomms | sister | 1881 | |
| Hester Tomms | sister | 1881 | |
| Agnes Tomms | sister | 1883 | |
| Winifred Tomms | sister | 1884 | |
| Elizabeth J Tomms | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Jennings | wife | 1900 | |
| Lillian Ada Clayton | wife | 1904 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Sharon36563 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Sharon36563 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Electoral Register | Sharon36563 | |
| An example of Private Tomms' medals | Sharon36563 |
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