Hi All,
I am trying to find my grandmothers' family in Kent. She has passed away and was the only child, so tracing family roots has been very challenging. Her name was Joan Chrissie MAY (b.24.07.1932 - Tonbridge).
Her Parents were Ernest William MAY (b.?) and Margaret Dorothy TURNER (b.? - Scotland? Ireland?). I have their marriage certificate that shows they were married in Tonbridge on 4 Aug 1930. It states that his father is Peter MAY, a Gardener, and her father is Richard TURNER, a Retired (something) Inspector. It unfortunately does not tell me where they came from!
At the time of their marriage, E W was staying at 13 Judd Road (?). I cannot make out from the certificate what her address was, but she is listed as a Cook/Domestic Servant at possibly Livmel Road (?).
I found a census entry in the 1911 census for a Philip and Chrissie MAY living at 33 Priory Walk, Tonbridge, with 4 children - Ernest William being one of them and 4 yrs old at the time. This would fit in with the family judging by the info on the marriage certificate, as well as the fact that my Gmother's second name was Chrissie.
I think that Maggie's family were either scottish or irish, judging by the surname. Unfortunately my Gran died before my interest in genealogy started, so I am left with vague rememberances from very distant conversations as a child.
ANY help with regard to this family would be GREATLY appreciated! I have been hitting my head against a wall for 6 months now!
Kind Regards,
Leigh Thomas (Port Elizabeth, South Africa)
