Who is Phyllis May Cedone Lee ?

[avm228]

Simrose has tood us that Phyllis was said in the family to have come to Birmingham from Northampton, which perhaps makes Cedone Warner born 1891 in Finedon, Northamptonshire (found upthread) worth another look as a rival candidate.

[jim1]

Yes that one's a possibility.
On the 1939 register Phyllis now Arkinstall gives a dob of Oct. 1885 which is consistent with the school record for Phyllis Brookes who became Phyllis Lee.
Simrose also remembers her having a broad B'ham accent which is unlikely for someone from Northants but the Black Country & B'ham accents are very similar.

[Simrose]

Thats interesting. Where did she go to school?
It was my understanding that she went to birmingham from northants at a young age, but familys can often get history mixed up.
I have photographs of her if you would like a copy?

[jim1]

I'm sure my friend would love some photos of her Grandmother.
She went to Park Girls School Dudley 1896-98 previously at Wolverhampton St. School for girls.

[Simrose]

The birth year is definately 1892. She was 91 when she died. The day before my 19th birthday.
I cant imagine there would be 2 phyliss may cedone lee’s in adjacent areas born in october, so im assuming that she is one person.
I wonder if you would be happy to tell me the name of the friend you are acting for?
She must be related to me if phyliss was her grandmother?
I cant send a picture on hee, but if i could have an email, id be happy to send a couple. I also have one of her husband william arkinstall if she would like that too?
Regards
Julie

[jim1]

I'll send you a pm with an address & my friend's name. As she's still living I can't post it on here.

[Simrose]

Ok great. I can send the photographs then.😊