notepara 47 shows Arthur W G Case is generation 7 from Peter Case (generation
1) and Walter is gen. 4 so descendancy can be seen for each person. The
number in square brackets is the RIN no. for each individual.
47. Arthur Walter George7 CASE [2956] (Charles Robert6, Edmund5, Walter4,
Henry3, Obia2, Peter1), born 24 May 1911; christened 1912?; died 25 Oct 1982.
He married on 25 Sep 1937 in South Boarhunt church, Hampshire Margaret Ruth
(FOOT) Case [2145].
Notes for Arthur Walter George CASE
DEATH: Lung Cancer died aged about 70
Children of Arthur Walter George CASE and Margaret Ruth FOOT were as
follows:
72 i Margaret Ruth8 CASE [2957], born private Hampshire. She
married (---) WATTS [2958]. Probably the 3rd child of the family.
57. Carrie7 NICHOLLS [32] (Mary Ann6 Case, Thomas5, Walter4, Henry3, Obia2,
Peter1), born Est 1870/1920. She married in Est 1905 + Ernest Or Ernie
CURTIS [29].
Notes for Carrie NICHOLLS
Carrie NICHOLLS daur of Thomas John Nicholls
Believed burnt to death! Searched 1904-7 Suspect birth year 1880-82 or
1900 -1908
Searched for birth index years 1868, 1873, 1880, 1883-99.
.Could this name be Caroline Nicholes or Nicholls b. 1888/9 in Canning
Town? Searched marriage index 1911-13 & 1918-20
Children of Carrie NICHOLLS and Ernest Or Ernie CURTIS were as follows:
73 i Ernie8 CURTIS [30].
74 ii Carrie8 CURTIS [41].
75 iii Doris8 CURTIS [42].
59. Clara7 NICHOLLS [46] (Mary Ann6 Case, Thomas5, Walter4, Henry3, Obia2,
Peter1), born Est 22 March (1895 Or Later). She married in Jun 1918 in West
Ham, Essex Jack THORPE [48], son of Mr THORPE [2817] and Margaret ((---))
Thorpe [2818] .
Notes for Clara NICHOLLS
Claira or Clara Nicholls, daur of Thomas John Suspect birth year abt. 1885
Searched birth index for years: 1868, 1873, 1884, 1887-99
Death: Clara had died by time that Sarah went to live with Vera & Les
Armstrong. Searched marriage index 1911-13 & 1918-20
Notes for Jack THORPE
Eldest son.
Children of Clara NICHOLLS and Jack THORPE were as follows:
76 i Jack8 THORPE [49].
77 ii Dennis8 THORPE [50].
78 iii Gwen8 THORPE [51].
79 iv Lillian8 THORPE [52].
80 v Gladys C.8 THORPE [53], born Sep 1921 in West Ham. She
married in 1947/56 Mr GIBBS [1019]. Foud to be living in Canada Removals:
Found 2 address's relating to Canada in Sarah's notebook: Mrs G Gibbs, c/o
Post Office, Pleasant Grove, Prince Edward Island, Canada Mrs Gibbs,Private
, B.C., Canada, Gladys visited Sarah Ann Nicholls (Mrs Smith) in March 1972.
Searched 1940-42 & 1944-46
81 vi Joan Sarah8 THORPE [54], born Sep 1922; died 30 Nov 1924;
buried in East London cemetary. BURIAL: grave 41098 East London cemetery
DEATH: 31 Nov 1924 aged 2 years
62. Hannah7 CASE (II) [76] (Minerva6 Case, Thomas5, Walter4, Henry3, Obia2,
Peter1), born Jun 1896 in West Ham County; died 1980/90 in Unknown. She
married on 19 May 1918 in Holy Trinity, Barking Road, West Ham Morris John
MCDONALD (Snr) [75], born Dec 1891 in Poplar, son of Alexander MCDONALD
[43] and Mrs (MCDONALD) McDonald [44] .
Notes for Hannah CASE (II)
Birth believed to be registered in June 1896 Father was a seaman. Later
found father's name as given on Hannah's marriage cert to be Ernest Joseph
CASE!
Searched Birth indexes for 1868 (March quarter), 1878- 93, 1896-1901
Found an index to a June 1896, West Ham, could this be it?
Newham registry office claimed a search in the indexes failed to reveal a
record of the birth.
Alsoneed to try marriage indexes for McDonald around 1918-39
Children of Hannah CASE (II) and Morris John MCDONALD (Snr) were as
follows:
82 i Terence E8 MACDONALD [80], born Mar 1941 in H. Hempstead.
Parents married in 1918 Batchelor LKA: 12 Orchard Ave Rainham, Essex Could
this be Terence E MacDonald birth registered in March quarter of 1941, H
Hempstead? BIRTH: Searched GRO indexes for each quarter of 1940, 1941
Mother's maiden name shown in index as CASE
83 ii Maurice8 MCDONALD (Jr) [77], born Est 1918/30; died E
1970-89. Batchelor Think he died.
+ 84 iii Alec8 MCDONALD [78], born Est 1918/28. He married unknown.
85 iv Eileen8 MCDONALD [79], born Est 1918/28. SpinsterSpinster
64. Harriet7 TAYLOR [21] (Josephine Elizabeth6 Case, Thomas5, Walter4,
Henry3, Obia2, Peter1), born, 26 Mar 1899 in Vincent St., Canning Town;
died abt 1972/73 in West Ham; buried in City of London cemetary. She
married Est 1912 in Approx Nicholas AREOFF [22], born <1897/98 in London or
Russia; died 8 Feb 1966 in Waltham Forest; buried in City of London
cemetary.
Notes for Harriet TAYLOR
Harriet was Aunt of G E Toth & Grand Aunt of Tracey A Toth
Removals: born 61 Vincent St., Canning Town At one time: 38 Sumitt Drive,
Woodford Green, Ilford (source Sarah Ann Nicholls' note book)
BURIAL: grave 125311 square 643 - same as Nicholas Areoff
DEATH: Indexes searched 1966-68.
Searched 1919
Notes for Nicholas AREOFF
Nicholas AREOFF Husband of Harriet Taylor (source several cousins)
Informed that Nich's mother or father was Russian.
Searched birth indexes 1897 to 1900
Nich appears to be a witness at wedding of Fred Taylor & Lil's wedding in
22 Feb 1941.
Harriet & Nich lived in Silvertown, then around the early part of WW2
lived at 38 Summit Drive, Woodford, Elsie & John Thornycroft lived with them
before moving to Falcon St. In 1891 Census for West Ham only found a Falcon
Terrace (1346 ED 23) & Falcon Villas 1340 ED 12. Uncle Nick kept chickens.
Harriet died in Whipps Cross hospital.
DEATH: 8/2/ 1966 aged 68
BURIAL: grave 125311 square 643
Children of Harriet TAYLOR and Nicholas AREOFF were as follows:
+ 86 i Elsie8 AREOFF [23], born Dec 1919 in West Ham; died abt
1983/87 in West Ham. She married John THORNYCROFT OR THORNEYCROFT [26].
87 ii Leonard8 AREOFF [24], born Sep 1926 in West Ham County. He
married in 1943/63 Rose (MRS AREOFF) Areoff [1017]. Lenonard AREOFF Len & G
E Toth are 1st cousins and to Tracey A Toth is 1st cousin once removed.
Leonard Areoff born in Sept quarter, 1926 West Ham. Informed that Len's first
wife died and he probably married again, one wife probably named Rose. At
one time lived near Manor Park on the Romford Road. First wife died. Searched
1942 to 1946
88 iii Lilian8 AREOFF [25], born R Sept 1929 in West Ham; died
Mar 1932 in West Ham; buried in City of London. Lillian Areoff b.
Registered Sept quarter 1929 died March 1932
65. Mary Ann or Bessie7 TAYLOR [31] (Josephine Elizabeth6 Case, Thomas5,
Walter4, Henry3, Obia2, Peter1), born, 28 Dec 1900 in 61 Mary St. Canning
Town, West Ham; died 31 Jan 1985 in Selly Oak Hospital; buried 8 Feb1985 in
Lodge Hill Crematoriam, Selly Oak. She married on 27 Sep 1930 in Holy
Trinity, Canning Town, E16, West Ham county John William Paul TOTH [38],
born, 4 Jun 1900 in Broadwall (115), Southwark, London; died 4 May 1983 in
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham; buried Est 9 May 1983 in
Crematoriam, son of William Paul TOTH [139] and Hannah Harriet (HORSMAN)
Toth [158] .
Notes for Mary Ann or Bessie TAYLOR
Biography: Always known as "Bess". Most members of the CASE /Taylor
family had nicknames.
A wonderful little lady who helped bring up Elizabeth C Toth even though
she was in her sixties! Spoke with an east London accent all her life even
after some 40 years living in Birmingham.
Organisations: Girl Guides - camping in sites e.g. Kingston on Thames
Hobbies/interests: Hop picking in Kent as a young person. Education: Left
school at 14. Religion: Methodist Gospel Physical: About 5 feet 1 inch, dress
size 20. Father shown as a Glass Blower (journeyman). 'Bess' was born at
residence of 61 Mary St., Canning Town. Verified by Birth cert seen
10/7/1999, original in possession of George E Toth filed under reference
MAT/1.
Removals: 1900 - 61 Mary St., Canning Town 1930 - 61 Vincent St., Canning
Town 1931 - 126 Percy Rd., Canning Town 1939 - 174 Elm Park ave., Elm Park,
Hornchurch 1942 - Tiverton Rd., Selly Oak, Birmingham 1948 - 60 North Rd.,
Selly Oak, Birmingham B29
RELATIONSHIPS: "Bess" is a 2nd cousin of Fanny (rin 1274) & Herbert
CASE.
Sources for Mary Ann or Bessie TAYLOR
Birth cert Entry 196.
Notes for John William Paul TOTH
Biography: Born at his mother's residence in Christurch, Southwark,
London on 4 June 1900. Verified by Birth cert. on 11/7/1999.
In year of birth (1900) War continued between Boers & British in South
Africa and the Boxer rising in China was crushed. Three years later the
Wright brothers made the first powered flight (12 seconds) in Nth Carolina.
Death registered on 6/5/83 of a Heart attack at B/Ham Metropolital
District.
His father shown as a waiter in 1900. John (aka 'Jack') was born at
residence of 115 Broadwall, Southwark. Verified by Birth cert seen 10/7/1999,
original in possession of George E Toth filed under reference T/jwp/38/B1.
Organisations:
Hobbies/interests:Boxing, wrestling, motor mechanics, motor cycling,
fishing. Taught himself to play the violin, accordion and cornet. Education:
Left school at 14. Religion: Agnostic Physical: About 5 feet 7 inch. Build
medium. Remained quite fit and physically active into his eighties. Always
smartly dressed, usually in a suit.
Occupations: Soldier 1917-1920; Jazz drummer; boxer; bus mechanic;
chocolate moulder and refiner.
MILITARY_SERVICE: Rifle Brigade J W P Toth lied about his age to join up
in 1917. Served in France probably at the Somme in 1918. Demobed in 1920
The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) was raised in 1800 as the
rifle Corps (95th Foot 1802-15). Saw service in many campaigns with battle
honours throughout the western front (France/Belgium) during the Great War
including Ypres 1915, 1917, and the Somme 1916, 1918. Seven Victoria Cross'
awarded during the Great War (1914-1918). In 1966 The Royal Green Jackets was
formed which included the 3rd Green Jackets (The Rifle Brigade) Not aware of
any medals awarded.
Museum at Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, Winchester (tel 0962 63846).
Removals: June 1900 - 115 Broadwall, Southwark 1930 prior to marriage,
St Thomas Rd, E16, off Ford's Park Road, 2 blocks from Vincent St., Canning
Town. 174 Elm Park Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch Lived at 328 Tiverton Rd.,
Selly Oak in 1942 & moved to 60 North Rd. about 1948 till his death on 4 May
1983.
NOTE variations in names. BIRTH: Name on certificate shown as William,
John, Paul TOTH, father as Paul Toth. MARRIAGE: Name given as John, William
Paul TOTH, father as William Paul Toth
Death Cert, Copy Seen. Superintendent Registrar, BMD.
1891 British Census. 91C19-0342/3 Film RG12/340 ED 1,2,3. Family History
Centre, Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, Altrincham Road,,
Wythenshawe,, Manchester, M22 4BJ, Date of entry: 1891.
1891 Census: 115 Broadwall, St Saviour, Christchurch, Southwark, London
No record of Toth or Horsman found at this address!
Children of Mary Ann (AKA Bessie) TAYLOR and John William Paul TOTH were
as follows:
89 i John William8 TOTH [89], born, 18 Sep 1931 in Plaistow, West
Ham; died 25 Mar 2000 in at home in Birmingham; buried 7 Apr 2000 in Perry
Bar cemetary. He married on 1 Apr 1961 in Birmingham Barbara (HOLMES) Toth
[121], born 23 Feb 1934 in Birmingham; died in Living, daughter of Frank
Oliver HOLMES [990] . Biography of John William Toth Birth cert verified
14/7/1999. Born at 26 Howards Rd., Mother's residence 126 Percy Rd., Canning
Town. Howards Rd., Plaistow E13 is off Balaam St & First Avenue. Percy Rd.,
E16 (Canning Town) is off Star Lane off Manor Rd (A1101). [ For 1891 Census
for these addresses see fiches: 1326/43, 1329/53, 1335/79, 1346/21.] Later
lived in Birmingham, Selly Oak, Tiverton Road thenat 60 North Road.
MILITARY_SERVICE: From discharge papers held by Barbara J Toth: Military
service: 2 years national service RAOC (Army) mainly in Hong Kong. 22326197
PTE J W Toth Group 50.02 6.FOD RAOC, Hong Kong Store keeper Service from
19/1/1950 to 11/2/1952 Married Barbara Holmes of Northfield, Birmingham
(born 23 Feb 1934) on 1/4/61. They moved to Bromford Bridge, Erdington.
RELATIONSHIPS: His niece, Elizabeth C Toth often stayed with 'Jack' and
Barbara at weekends during her childhood. Hobbies/Interests: 'Jack' was a
keen photographer and interested in community affairs. Occupations: Worked
at Cadbury's and at Longbridge motor manufacturers, later as a Storeman at
Parkinson Cowan. Medical: Feb 2000 suffered blood poisoning - after
transfusion, much better 15 Feb 2000 Exploratory tests (biopsy) for
Oesophageal Cancer at Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham. 19 Feb informed John's
ankles swollen up and being given injections to relief problem. Also told
further tests to be taken the following week. DEATH: 'Jack', passed away on
settee during the morning of 28 March 2000. His wife, Barbara arrived from
shopping to find him, appearing to be asleep. She had her brother, Ron Holmes
present when she telephoned George with the news. The paramedics were still
there at the time and they were awaiting the arrival of the police.
Previously he had been treated for cancer of the Oesophagus by radiology at
Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
BURIAL: Bromford Bridge Christian Fellowship Friday 7 April 2000 Service at
12 noon Presiding pasture: Peter Minto Cremation service at 13.30 Perry Barr
Crematorium by Peter Minto Refreshments at Bromford Bridge Church Removals:
126 Percy Road is off Star Lane off Manor Road (A1101) Removals: 174 Elm
Park Ave., Elm Park, Hornchurch Tiverton Road., Selly Oak, Birmingham 60
North Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham Army Service - Hong Kong Removals: 50
Thistle House, Bromford Bridge, Birmingham
+ 90 ii George Edward8 TOTH [37], born 5 Feb 1939 in Oldchurch
Hospital, Romford, Essex; christened 26 Feb 1939 in Hornchurch, Parish
Church. He married (1) Janet Edith (BEAVIS) Toth [122]; (2) Barbara Joan
(LILLIMAN) Toth (common law wife) [59].
George Toth
Stockport
Cheshire
UK