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All I know is Gertrude Tomlinson (my grandmother) Married a Henry Lomas (not my grandfather).
She was buried as Gertrude Lomas in 1949 2 years after the death of Henry Lomas (husband) and late partner Walter Rawlins died 1947 (my grandfather)....
Thanks MWS.
The Rawlins / Lomas connection are a real conundrum for us ?
Once the old man died in 47 we think that Gertrude Snr (our Grandmother) then moved to live with my Aunt Hilda/Rawlins-Williams in Kitts Green ?
Grandmother Gert died in 1949, Hilda is named on the death cert.
Me and my...
Hi all thanks again.
MWS is correct Hilda Mary Williams was my Dad's half sister, she had 3 children Margaret, Cyril and Albert. She died in the early 70's.
Phyllis E was my Dads/Uncle true sister, coincidently she also married a Williams who was a fireman.
To Alberta
Interesting to see this info you posted
In 1939 Henry Lomas a Galvaniser b 1869 is in Upper Trinity Street with son William b 1908 and daughter Lilly b 1918
his status is widower.
Henry's ex wife (Gertrude) gave birth to children by Walter Rawlins - Phyllis in 1916 (My Aunt) 1920...
Thanks Alberta.
Should this be Cooksey Road ?
Girtie 8 was my Dads step sister
Billy Lomas was mentioned in the day and was my Dads half brother...
Much appreciated x