Laurence Digby Tomlinson (1893 - 1966)

Born 26 Jul 1893 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 24 May 1966 at age 72 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Biography

Laurence's birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1893 in the Scarborough district.^[1]

On 31 March 1901 Laurence (age 7) was the son of Francis T Tomlinson at 27, Gladstone Street, Scarborough, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (North Riding).

On 2 April 1911 Lawrence (age 17), Architect pupil, was recorded as single at 27 Gladstone St Scarborough, Scarborough, Yorkshire & Yorkshire (North Riding).

Laurence was in a military record in 1914-1920 in Great Britain.^[4]

Laurence's marriage to Nancy Firth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1917 in the Rochford district.^[5]

Their son Geoffrey's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1919 in the Rochford district.^[6]

Their daughter Margaret's birth was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1920 in the Rochford district.^[7]

In 1921 Laurence (age 27), Architect, was the married head of household at 27, Torquay Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend on Sea, Essex.

In 1939 Laurence (age 46), Practicing Chartered Orche, was recorded as married at 8 Engayne Gardens, Upminster, Hornchurch U.D., Essex.

Research notes

Laurence Digby Tomlinson was born in 1893 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, son of Francis Septimus Tomlinson and Margaret Jane Tindall.

Audrey's birth was registered in the Jan-Feb-Mar quarter of 1934 in the Doncaster district.^[10]

In 1939 Frances (age 40), Dental Surgeon, was recorded as married at 4 Cambridge-Terrace, Scarborough, Scarborough M.B., Yorkshire (North Riding). His date of birth is given as 10 Sep 1898 in the original^[11]

Laurence, of flat 3, Ramshill Lodge, 1A Fulford Road, Scarborough died at Scarborough General Hospital on 24th May 1966. His estate was valued at £14,298, and passed to his widow Annette Tomlinson Laurence died in 1966.^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 27 September 2023)
   Tomlinson, Laurence Digby (Mother's maiden name: Tindall).
   GRO Reference: 1893 Jul-Aug-Sep in Scarborough Volume 09D Page 380.
2. ↑ 1901 Census: "1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG13; Piece number: 4530; Folio: 73; Page: 21; Schedule: 169
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 27 September 2023)
   Laurence D Tomlinson (7) son in household of Francis T Tomlinson (38) at 27, Gladstone Street in Scarborough registration district in England. Born in England.
3. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 Census For England & Wales"
   Series: RG14; Piece number: 28931; Schedule: 362
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 27 September 2023)
   Lawrence Digby Tomlinson (17), single, Architect pupil, at 27 Gladstone St Scarborough in Scarborough registration district in England. Born in Scarboro Yorks.
4. ↑ Military: "Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards"
   Reference: WO372/20
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 27 September 2023)
   First name(s): Laurence Digby; Last name: Tomlinson; Year: 1914-20; Rank: Second Lieutenant,Lieutenant; Second rank: Lieutenant; Regiment: Royal Engineers; Second corps: Royal Engineers; Service record: Rank: Second Lieutenant, Corps: Royal Engineers; Second service record: Rank: Lieutenant, Corps: Royal Engineers; Image link; Country: Great Britain; Medal type: British Army Medal Index Cards, 1914-1920; Archive reference description: Campaign Medal Index Cards and Silver War Badge Cards.
5. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 27 September 2023)
   Tomlinson, Laurence D.
   GRO Reference: 1917 Jan-Feb-Mar in Rochford Volume 4a Page 991.
6. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales Birth Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 27 September 2023)
   Tomlinson, Geoffrey E. (Mother's maiden name: Firth).
   GRO Reference: 1919 Jan-Feb-Mar in Rochford Volume 4a Page 885.
7. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales Birth Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 27 September 2023)
   Tomlinson, Margaret A. (Mother's maiden name: Firth).
   GRO Reference: 1920 Apr-May-Jun in Rochford Volume 4a Page 1561.
8. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census Of England & Wales"
   Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 09017; District reference: RD 195 RS 2 ED 8
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 27 September 2023)
   Laurence Digby Tomlinson (27), married, Architect, head of household at 27, Torquay Drive, Leigh-On-Sea, Southend on Sea in Rochford registration district in Essex, England. Born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England. Employed by Cooperative Wholesale Society Ltd.
9. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 Register"
   Reference: RG101/1527E/009/21; Piece number: 1527E; Schedule: 363
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 27 September 2023)
   Laurence (D) Tomlinson (born 26 Jul 1893), married, Practicing Chartered Orche, at 8 Engayne Gardens, Upminster, Hornchurch U.D., Essex, England.
10. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales Birth Index"
    FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 27 September 2023)
    Tomlinson, Audrey (Mother's maiden name: Firth).
    GRO Reference: 1934 Jan-Feb-Mar in Doncaster Volume 9c Page 1115.
11. ↑ 1939 Register: "1939 Register"
    Reference: RG101/3256C/019/22; Piece number: 3256C; Schedule: 271
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 27 September 2023)
    Frances L Tomlinson (born 10 Sep 1898), married, Dental Surgeon, at 4 Cambridge-Terrace, Scarborough, Scarborough M.B., Yorkshire (North Riding), England.
12. ↑ Probate: "England and Wales, Index to wills and administrations (1858-1995)"
    England & Wales National Probate Calendar
    Probate Search/Find A Will (UK) (accessed 27 September 2023)
    TOMLINSON Laurence died 1966. probate.