Edward Toney (1607 - 1651)

Born 10 Dec 1607 in Totnes, Devon, England

Ancestors

Husband of Rebecca (Unknown) Toney — married 1634 in England

Descendants

Died 1651 at about age 43 in New Kent, New Kent, Virginia

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Biography

Edward was born in 1607. Edward Toney ... He passed away about 1638. Some family trees have his wife listed as Agnes Dickerson b. 1617. Edward Toney arrived to, the New World, America in early 17th Century with his brothers (Edward, William & John). His brother John lived in Massachusetts. They are direct descendants of Ralph de Toeni of Normandy France. Likely from Robert Toney of Bromsberrow (1238, son of Petronius Lacy) who was the first who dropped the “de” Surname TONEY. Prior to their French history, the family line origins came from Norway, a Viking who had served under the Viking Red & Uncle of Rollo. The Toney Family Reunion was held in West Virginia, which included an invitation to cousin “Ike” President Dwight Eisenhower, see Harrison Toney.

Birth

1607-12-10

Christened, Totnes, Devon, England

Sources

FamilySearch.org Ancestry.com Devon, England birth & marriage records.

• SOURCES BELOW MAY HELP SORT THE VARIOUS EDWARD TONEY’S & TONEY SPELLINGS.

"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N55X-Y99 : 30 December 2014, Edward Tony in entry for Edward Tony, 18 Sep 1642); citing UPTON ON SEVERN,WORCESTER,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 942,933.

"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3F7-YP8 : 11 February 2018, Rebecca Tonye, 24 Feb 1602); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 914,545, 917,546.

"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J77W-884 : 30 December 2014, Edward Tony in entry for Anne Tony, 21 Sep 1645); citing UPTON ON SEVERN,WORCESTER,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 942,933.

"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J7L6-GPV : 30 December 2014, Edward Tony in entry for Alice Tony, ); citing St. Chad, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,701,330.

"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYK6-Q27 : 30 December 2014, Edward Tawney in entry for John Tawney, 06 Feb 1664); citing LECHLADE,GLOUCESTER,ENGLAND, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 425,452.

Royal House of Toney http://www.angelfire.com/pe/shirleyspage/royalhousetoney.html By ShirleyJean

See Also

• Ancestry Family Trees: Private Tree.

Family Research

John Toney lived in Massachusetts.

"Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FH5X-2NH : 25 September 2017), John Tony and Mary Herrick, 05 Nov 1684; citing Marriage, Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 760,604.

Edmond (age 6) & Peter (age 7)Toney of Williamsburg Va. were Servants at Thomas Walter’s & George Wyatt’s Plantations, Sept 9, 1664. They were both released from service after 6-7 years & given 50 acres. In 1704 New Kent Va, Alexander Toney owned 170 acres of land. Henry Toney’s Will In 1606 was witnessed by Thomas Parker, John Leight, Edward Toney, Roger Wyet, John Field & William Hitches. Edward was the Nephew of William Toney (son of Henry). Edward had a son named Edward. St. Peter’s Parish Church New Kent Co. Virginia

Old New Kent Co. Some Account of Planters, Plantations and Places In New Kent Co. Va. By Malcolm Harris