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Yes, John had a lot of brothers and sisters. I guess he strayed from the bricklaying profession, and tried other endeavors. He served in the first world war, in Egypt and Palestine, Royal Cyclist Corp. He later helped run his father's grocery business in Tunbridge and Enfield. He married in 1915. He also had an artistic ability, and worked in display and advertising, particularly after the crash in 1929. Family lore has it that he designed the Pelican logo for the Guinness brewing company, but not certain of that. This info from my aunt, John's older daughter.

I posted a picture of John and his parents on the North West Kent Family History Society website, where I was also inquiring recently.

We plan on visiting Kent this September (from Canada), so I hope to poke around some of the places my ancestors tread.

Thanks for all the help.

Geoff

Hello everyone. I am researching the Joy family, which apparently has some deep roots in Kent.

The oldest ancestor I have some solid information for is an Alexander Joy, born Jan 23, 1820, in Brenchley. He was a bricklayer and for a while a publican. Wife's name was Elizabeth , and they had 4 children, including Sarah (b. 1843 Tunbridge), my great-great grandmother.

I believe Alexander's parents were also named Alexander and Elizabeth (not a lot of variety in those days, was there?), but at this distance my information becomes sparse.

It would be great if I could go back a few more generations. Does anyone have any hints?