John (Arthur) Tomlinson

M, b. April 1891, d. 1979
  • John (Arthur) Tomlinson was born in April 1891 in Uppington, Rutland, England.
  • He was the son of William Tomlinson and Georgina (Catherine) Catton.
  • On 2 August 1915 "To-morrow four volunteers — Messrs. A. W. Barnes, A. Tomlinson A. Brown, and B. Askin — leave for Brisbane. Mr. Arthur Tomlinson who has been for some time in the employ of
    Messrs. McColim and Co Ltd... was yesterday made the recipient of two presentations. On behalf of his fellow-employees, Mr W. Utschink presented him with a gold fountain pen suitably inscribed, while his employers presented him with a cheque, and also intimated that his position would be kept open for him on his return." Darling Downs Gazette.
  • John (Arthur) Tomlinson enlisted in the AIF on 2 August 1915. He joined the 2nd Lighthorse Field Ambulance (service number 1701) at the same time as his friend Walter Askin. He was born in Uppingham, England and gave his next of kin as his mother Catherine of High Street, Uppingham, England. He was a groceryman. He served in the Middle East.
  • The following article appeared in the The Brisbane Courier on 6 January 1920. "“Two returned soldiers, Arthur Tomlinson and Walter Askin, of this district [Crow’s Nest], who recently started a storekeeping business at Kumbia, met with a serious motor cycle accident near that place. While travelling on their machine, with the side car attached carrying a third pas-senger, they ran into an obstacle and smashed the machine. Tomlinson had his collar bone broken, and was badly bruised, and Askin sustained damage to his face and neck. The occupant of the side car sustained a broken elbow, and all were unconscious when found. They were removed to the Kingaroy hospital, where they are progressing favourably."
  • At the age of 29 years, John (Arthur) Tomlinson married Annabelle Marie Straughair in 1921 in Murwillumbah, NSW.
  • John (Arthur) Tomlinson and Annabelle Marie Straughair appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Grand Hotel, Crow's Nest. John was a licensed victualler.
  • In 1968,his wife, Annabelle Marie Straughair died in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • John (Arthur) Tomlinson died in 1979 in Queensland.

Leslie Clifford Tomlinson

M, b. 1889, d. 1969

William Tomlinson

M, b. circa 1850

Child of William Tomlinson and Georgina (Catherine) Catton

Cornelia Emma Tompson

F, b. circa 1860

Leslie George Toms

M, b. 9 September 1894, d. 30 March 1942
  • Leslie George Toms was born on 9 September 1894 in Brisbane, Queensland. He was the son of Arthur Toms and Elizabeth Merritt.
  • At the age of 40 years, Leslie George Toms married Mavis Emily Colthup, daughter of Albert Edward Colthup and Emma Louise Austin, in 1935 in Queensland.
  • He was Train Driver/Grazier.
  • Leslie George Toms died on 30 March 1942 in Calowrie Station, Charleville, Queensland, at age 47. The Longreach Leader reported :- "The death occurred on Sunday night of Mr. Leslie George Toms (49) of Calowrie Station, Charleville. Mr. Mr Toms took ill suddenly, but died be fore he could be brought to hospital."
  • Leslie was buried in Charleville, Queensland.

Frederick John Tonkin

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John Tonkin

M, b. 1840
  • John Tonkin was born in 1840.
  • His marriage, at 49 years, to Catherine Morcom, daughter of William Morcom and Christian Richards Behenna, was registered in the 1889 Quarter Registration District.
  • John Tonkin and Catherine Morcom appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Vicarage, St Agnes. John is shown as a 64 year old farmer, employer born St Agnes, living with his wife Catherine aged 47 born St Erme and a Rebecka Morcom, 13, born Scotland.

Mary Tonkin

F, b. 1806
  • Mary Tonkin was born in 1806 in Sancreed, Cornwall.
  • At the age of 18 years, Mary Tonkin married Uter Furze on 12 October 1824 in Paul.
  • Mary Tonkin and Uter Furze appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Brane, Sancreed. Uter is shown as a 35 year old miner, born in County living with his wife Mary also 35 and children John 15, Mary 11, Matthew 7, Susan 5 and Elizabeth aged 1. All were born in the County.

  • Mary Tonkin and Uter Furze appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Boswarthen, Sancreed. Uter is shown as Uter Williams Furze 45, born St Just, a miner living with his wife Mary 45 born Madron and children Mary Ann 21 born Paul, Mathew 17 a farm labourer born Sancreed, Susan 15 born Sancreed, Elizabeth 10, born Sancreed and Emma 9 born St Just.

Children of Mary Tonkin and Uter Furze

Nancy Tonkin

F, b. 12 August 1832
  • Nancy Tonkin was baptized on 12 August 1832 in Paul, Cornwall, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Tonkin, a shipwright of Newlyn
    and Ann.
  • At the age of 21 years, 1 month and 19 days, Nancy Tonkin married Benjamin Barnes, son of Benjamin Prowse Barnes and Jane Badcock, on 1 October 1853 in Parish of Paul, Cornwall. Benjamin was a labourer of Paul, son of Benjamin Barnes, a farmer. Nancy was a spinster of Paul, daugher of Thomas Tonkin a shipwright.

Child of Nancy Tonkin and Benjamin Barnes

Norey Tonkin

F, b. 1 October 1699, d. December 1763
  • Norey Tonkin was born on 1 October 1699 in Paul, Cornwall.
  • She was the daughter of William Tonkin and Patience Unknown.
  • At the age of 33 years, 4 months and 22 days, Norey Tonkin married Septifil Maddern, son of John Maddern and Rebecca Elis, on 23 February 1733 in Paul, Cornwall. Septifil is shown as being of St Buryan Parish.
  • Norey Tonkin died in December 1763 at age 64.
  • Norey was buried on 20 December 1763 in Paul, Cornwall.

Children of Norey Tonkin and Septifil Maddern

William Tonkin

M, b. circa 1675

Child of William Tonkin and Patience Unknown

Unknown Tonks

M, b. circa 1900

Jane Ellen Tonks

F, b. 27 February 1859, d. 5 May 1924

Joseph Kingston (1853-1946) and his wife Jane Ellen (Ellen) Tonks (1859-1926). Photo courtesy of Merv Johnson
  • Jane Ellen Tonks was also known as Ellen. Her surname on the birth register for at least four of her children was given as THOMAS.
  • She was born on 27 February 1859 in Coaltip Bank, Shropshire, England.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Tonks and Edith Unknown.
  • At the age of 16 years, 11 months and 11 days, Jane Ellen Tonks married Joseph Kingston, son of James Kingston and Sarah Henson, on 7 February 1876 in Walsall Wood, Staffordshire, England. When they were first married Joseph and Ellen lived in Lichfield Road Walsall, they later moved to "Oakley Cottage" Browshills Road, Walsall Wood. Joseph worked underground in a coal mine owned by Captain Harrison.
  • Jane Ellen Tonks and Joseph Kingston immigrated on 16 December 1878. Joseph and Ellen arrived in Townsville on the "Scottish Prince" after departing from the East India docks in London on 6 September 1878. His sister Sarah Ann was on the same ship and also left the ship in Townsville. Their daughter Edith was with them. Their second daughter was still born on the ship, after Ellen had suffered a fall. Joseph kept a diary of their journey.
  • Joseph and Ellen lived in Townsville for a few years where he set up a successful Drapery Store. They decided to move south to Bundaberg because of Jane's health.
  • In 1903 the Isis scrub was opened up for settlement and Joseph, who had been running a successful store in Bundaberg, and his family moved to Childers. He set up a partnership with his son-in-law Bertie Crow and son John (Jack) in The Crow & Kingston Grocery and Drapery Store in Childers. They ran this store for about 30 years. Around 1925, the business was taken over by two of his grandsons John (Jack) and William (Bill) who changed the name to Kingston and Kingston.
  • Jane Ellen Tonks died on 5 May 1924 in Crescent Street, Childers, at age 65. She died following a stroke.
  • Jane was buried in Apple Tree Creek, Queensland. Headstone Reads: Jane Ellen beloved with of Joseph Kingston 5 May 1924 Aged 65. Jospeh Kingston Died 1946 Aged 92.
    Headstone Jane Ellen Kingston Appletree Creek Cemetery

Children of Jane Ellen Tonks and Joseph Kingston

Thomas Tonks

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Child of Thomas Tonks and Edith Unknown

Alma Joyce Tonscheck

F, b. 11 February 1913, d. 14 July 1938

Carl Tonscheck

M, b. 1848, d. 1884
  • Carl Tonscheck was born in 1848 in Prussia.
  • At the age of 24 years, Carl Tonscheck married an unknown person in 1872.
  • At the age of 24 years, Carl Tonscheck married Justina Teschler in 1872 in Germany.
  • Carl Tonscheck died in 1884 in Germany.

Children of Carl Tonscheck and Justina Teschler

Caroline Tonscheck

F, b. August 1873
  • Caroline Tonscheck was born in August 1873 in Gross Taschendorf, Prussia.
  • She was the daughter of Carl Tonscheck and Justina Teschler.
  • In 1884,her husband, Carl Tonscheck died in Germany.
  • Caroline Tonscheck immigrated on 14 December 1887 to Moreton Bay with Justina Teschler. Justina aged 39, travelled in the Dacca with her three children Caroline 14, Herman 10 and Gustav aged 3. Her husband Carl had died three years previously.
  • At the age of 15 years, Caroline Tonscheck married Lars Peter Petersen in 1889 in Toowoomba, Queensland.

Children of Caroline Tonscheck and Lars Peter Petersen

Dorothy Millicent Tonscheck

F, b. 1911, d. 1996

Edna Jean Tonscheck

F, b. 1924, d. 1995

Ester Florence Tonscheck

F, b. 1903, d. 1919
  • Ester Florence Tonscheck was born in 1903 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of Herman August Tonscheck and Emily Mary Newton.
  • Ester Florence Tonscheck died in 1919 in Queensland.
  • Ester was buried on 15 February 1919 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Gordon Vivian Tonscheck

M, b. circa 1948, d. 1948

Gustav Adolph Tonscheck

M, b. 1884, d. 1954
  • Gustav Adolph Tonscheck was born in 1884 in Prussia.
  • He was the son of Carl Tonscheck and Justina Teschler.
  • Gustav Adolph Tonscheck immigrated on 14 December 1887 to Moreton Bay with Justina Teschler. Justina aged 39, travelled in the Dacca with her three children Caroline 14, Herman 10 and Gustav aged 3. Her husband Carl had died three years previously.
  • At the age of 23 years, Gustav Adolph Tonscheck married Ann Louisa (Hannah) Newton, daughter of Henry Newton and Louisa Pearce, in 1907 in Queensland.
  • Gustav Adolph Tonscheck and Ann Louisa (Hannah) Newton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1908 living at Djuan, Crow's Nest.
  • Gustav Adolph Tonscheck and Ann Louisa (Hannah) Newton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Djuan. Hannah Louise carried out domestic duties and Gustav was a farmer. His brother Herman was a farmer at Glenaven.
  • Gustav Adolph Tonscheck and Ann Louisa (Hannah) Newton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Djuan. Gus was a farmer.
  • Gustav Adolph Tonscheck and Ann Louisa (Hannah) Newton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Djuan. He was a farmer. Dulcie, their daughter, gave her address as Djuan via Haden.
  • Gustav Adolph Tonscheck died in 1954 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • Gustav was buried on 23 March 1954 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Gustav Adolph Tonscheck and Ann Louisa (Hannah) Newton

Herman August Tonscheck

M, b. 1878, d. 1953
  • Herman August Tonscheck was born in 1878 in Prussia.
  • He was the son of Carl Tonscheck and Justina Teschler.
  • Herman August Tonscheck immigrated on 14 December 1887 to Moreton Bay with Justina Teschler. Justina aged 39, travelled in the Dacca with her three children Caroline 14, Herman 10 and Gustav aged 3. Her husband Carl had died three years previously.
  • According to the Toowoomba Chronicle and Darling Downs General Advertiser Frederick Gersekowski and Herman August Tonscheck supplied the music for a dance held at Moss View school on on 21 May 1897.
  • In 1901 Herman August Tonscheck lived in Djuan. Herman was listed on the Crow's Nest Post Office directory as a farmer of Djuan.
  • At the age of 24 years, Herman August Tonscheck married Emily Mary Newton, daughter of Henry Newton and Louisa Pearce, in 1902. They had four children.
  • Herman August Tonscheck and Emily Mary Newton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1903 and 1908 living at Djuan. Herman was a farmer and Emily carried out domestic duties.
  • Herman August Tonscheck and Emily Mary Newton appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Glenaven. Emily carried out home duties and Herman was a farmer. His brother Gustav was a farmer at Djuan.
  • Herman August Tonscheck and Emily Mary Newton appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1930 and 1943 living at Glenaven. Herman was a farmer.
  • Herman August Tonscheck died in 1953 in Queensland. Emily and Herman were living at Hampton at the time of his death.
  • Herman was buried on 4 March 1953 in Crow's Nest Cemetery.

Children of Herman August Tonscheck and Emily Mary Newton

Leonard William Tonscheck

M, b. 1907, d. 6 September 1991
  • Leonard William Tonscheck was born in 1907 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of Gustav Adolph Tonscheck and Ann Louisa (Hannah) Newton.
  • At the age of 24 years, Leonard William Tonscheck married Nora May Genrich, daughter of Johann Ferdinand (Franz) Genrich and Manda Maria Trost, on 22 April 1931 in Queensland. Len lived at Djuan near Haden. After their marriage Len and Nora moved to a dairy farm near Oakey for four years, then moved to another dairy farm at Highgrove at Evergreen. They had six children.
  • On 5 January 1988,his wife, Nora May Genrich died at age 82.
  • Leonard William Tonscheck died on 6 September 1991.
    Grave of Leoard William Tonscheck (1907-1991) and Nora May nee Genrich (1905-1988) - Evergreen Cemetery
  • Leonard was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

Neil Tonscheck

M, b. circa 1945, d. 1945

Reginald Newton Tonscheck

M, b. 2 March 1904, d. 27 March 2002
  • Reginald Newton Tonscheck was born on 2 March 1904 in Crow's Nest, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Herman August Tonscheck and Emily Mary Newton.
  • Reginald Newton Tonscheck appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1930 living at Haden. He was a labourer.
  • At the age of 35 years, 3 months and 5 days, Reginald Newton Tonscheck married Ellen Myra Gillies, daughter of William Donald Gillies and Mabel Gertrude Perkins, on 7 June 1939 in Queensland.
  • Reginald Newton Tonscheck and Ellen Myra Gillies appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1943 living at Glenaven. Reg was a labourer.
  • On 2 August 2001,his wife, Ellen Myra Gillies died at age 83. She lived in Goombungee.
  • Reginald Newton Tonscheck died on 27 March 2002 in Tullock House Nursing Home, Crow's Nest, at age 98.
  • He was buried on 3 April 2002 in Toowoomba Garden of Remembrance following a service at the Goombungee Uniting Church.

Child of Reginald Newton Tonscheck and Ellen Myra Gillies

Ruth Tonscheck

F, b. circa 1945, d. 1945

Sylvia Olive Tonscheck

F, b. 1917, d. 13 July 2011

Victor Herbert Tonscheck

M, b. 1907, d. 16 January 1984

Vivian Henry Tonscheck

M, b. 1909, d. 1984

Children of Vivian Henry Tonscheck and Mabel Elsie Genrich