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John Henry Tong
1864 – 1926
Son of Edward Tong and Eliza Dennitt
Grandfather: 1811 - William Tong
William Tong was born in 1811. He appeared on the census on 6 Jun 1841 in Little Hook, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Age: 30, Profession: Ag Lab, Whether born in same county: Y. He appeared on the census on 30 Mar 1851 in Stones Alley, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Position in household: HD, Whether married: MAR, Age: 40, Profession: Ag Lab, Where born: Westwell, Kent. He appeared on the census on 7 Apr 1861 in Chapel Cottages, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Position in household: HD, Whether married: MAR, Age: 50, Profession: Ag Lab, Where born: Westwell, Kent. He was married to Elizabeth A in 1831.
Grandmother: Elizabeth A
Elizabeth A. was born in 1811. She appeared on the census on 6 Jun 1841 in Little Hook, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Age: 30, Whether born in same county: Y. She appeared on the census on 30 Mar 1851 in Stones Alley, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Position in household: WF, Whether married: MAR, Age: 41, Where born: Charing, Kent. She appeared on the census on 7 Apr 1861 in Chapel Cottages, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Position in household: WF, Whether married: MAR, Age: 54, Where born: Charing, Kent. Children were:
Father: 1832 - Edward Tong
Edward Tong as born in 1832. He appeared on the census on 6 Jun 1841 in Little Hook, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Age: 10, Whether born in same county: Y. He appeared on the census on 30 Mar 1851 in Stones Alley, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Position in household: SN, Whether married: UNM, Age: 19, Profession: Ag Lab, Where born: Charing, Kent. He appeared on the census on 2 Apr 1872 in Hook, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Relation to head of family: HD, Age: 39, Profession: Ag Lab, Where born: Charing, Kent. He appeared on the census on 3 Apr 1881 in Homestall Lane Cottages, Faversham, Kent, England.Other recorded details were...Relation to head of family: HD, Whether married: MAR, Age: 50, Profession: Farm Lab, Where born: Charing, Kent. 1881 Census: The wife of Edward TONG indicated as Maria ? and NOT Eliza (as per earlier Census returns) ! He was married to Eliza DENNETT in 1863 in Kent, England. See General Documentation.
Mother: 1830 - Eliza Dennett
Eliza Dennett was born in 1830. Eliza Dennett (formerly Tickner) married John Dennett in 1855 (Registration district West Ashford, Kent, England) She appeared on the census on 6 Jun 1841 in Barnash (or Burnash) Houses, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Age: 11, Whether born in same county: Y. She appeared on the census on 2 Apr 1872 in Hook, Charing, Kent, England. Other recorded details were...Relation to head of family: WF, Age: 41, Profession: Ag Lab Wife, Where born: Charing, Kent. Eliza TICKNER first married John DENNETT and had a child from that relationship (Kezia) before marrying Edward TONG. Children were:
1864 - John Henry Tong
Born:- 10thth December 1864, Ashford, Charing: Kent
Note:- The “e” in Tonge comes and goes in the paper work collected on John Henry. On the information below the spelling of Tong is as recorded.
(Age 17)
1881: Census: New Farm: Sheldwich, Kent: Source: FHL Film 1341230: PRO Ref RG11: Piece 0967: Folio 52 : Page 1
John COBB: Head; Widower; aged 55, Farmer of 358 acres; employing 17 men & 4 boys;
birthplace; Rochester, Kent,
Blanche ROTHERY; Widow; age 45; House Keeper; Lady Superintendant Of House;
born Marylebone, Middlesex,
Emily COBB; Unmarried; age 21; Serv; Cook ; born Crundale, Kent, England
Emma STONE; Unmarried; age 18; Serv; Housemaid; born Canterbury, Kent, England
Henry JULL; Unmarried; age 21; Farm Serv; born Selling, Kent, England
John CHAPMAN; Unmarried; age 18; Farm serv; born Ash, Kent, England
Charles CAREY; Unmarried; age 17; Farm serv; born Faversham, Kent, England
John TONG; Unmarried; age 17; Farm Serv; born Charing, Kent, England
(Age 21)
1885:- 18th November;
Attested at Canterbury, England John Tong for General Service Cavalierly in the 8th Hussars at the age of 21 years.
Some of the following information was taken from the Tong family bible kindly loaned to me by David Tonge (son of Arthur Patrick Tong, born 1932)
(Age 28)
1892:- 8th November 8th
Son Walter Henry Tong was born, Norwich
(Age 28)
1892:- 3rd December: Marriage
at the Parish Church of St Pauls: Norwich: Norfolk: UK Cert No 460. The marriage of
John Henry Tonge, age 24, Batchelor, Labourer, St Paul’s Square, Norwich, Norfolk
Ann Elizabeth Turrell, age 21, Spinster, St Paul’s Square, Norwich, Norfolk
Fathers; Edward Tonge, Labourer and William Turrell, Shoemaker
Witnesses; Amy Betterby and J G Betterby all signed
(Age 29)
1893:- 13th October
Son Walter Henry Tong died.
(Age 30)
1894:- 17th December
Son Fredrick Thomas Tong was born, Brighton
(Age 31)
1895:- 17th February
Son Fredrick Thomas Tong died.
(Age 32)
1896:- 12th March
Son Herbert Edward Tong was born, Brighton
(Age 33)
1897:- 18th August
Son John Harold Tong was born, Brighton
(Age 33)
1897:- 17th November
Discharge No 2828, Rank Private, John Tong of the Eight Hussars after Army 7 years, Reserve 5 years, Total 12 years. Service Abroad 3 years 262 days
Description on discharge, Canterbury
Age, 33 years
Height 5ft 7inches
Eyes, Grey
Hair, Brown
Trade, Labourer
Medals & Decorations, Nil, He has a third class certificate in education.
Discharged the service at Canterbury.
(Age 34)
1898:- 13th November
Daughter Lillian Mary Tong was born, Brighton.
(Age 35)
1899:- 14th February
Son Herbert Edward Tong died.
(Age 36)
1900:- 29th May
Attested at Brighton, England, John Henry Tong for the HMRR Hussars of the Line Regiment and the age of 35 years
(Age 36)
1900:- 16th November
Son Edward William Tong was born, Norwich
(Age 36)
1900:- 31st December
Son Edward William Tong died.
(Age 37)
1901:- 28th May
Discharge No 5306, Rank (Private) HMRR Regiment of Hussars of the Line, Discharged in consequence of the termination of his period of engagement. Engagement 365 days.
Age, 36 years
Height 5ft 7inches
Eyes, Hazel
Hair, Brown
Trade, Groom
Medals & Decorations, None.
Intended place of residence:- 6 Nicholas Buildings, Barrack Street, Norwich, Norfolk
Discharged the service at Honnalow
(Age 38)
1902:- 27th April
Son Earnest Victor Tong was born, Norwich
(Age 38)
1902:- 27th July
Son Earnest Victor Tong died.
(Age 39)
1903:- 13th July
Son Arthur Frank Tong was born, Norwich (MY GRANDFATHER)
(Age 42)
1906:- 23rd September
Daughter Edna Maud Tong was born, Norwich.
(Age 44)
1908:- 31st May
John Henry Tong Enlisted to serve in the Special Reserves of the 3rd Norfolk Regiment.
(Age 44)
1908:- 27th August
Daughter Gladys Gertrude Tong was born, Norwich.
(Age 46)
1910:- 2nd April
This is to Certify No 5716 Rank; (Private) John Henry Tong of the 3rd Norfolk Regiment, enlisted to serve in the Special Reserve on the 31st May 1908 after serving 1 year 337 days.
Description on discharge,
Age, 45 years
Height, 5ft 7inches
Eyes, Grey
Hair, Brown
Trade, Groom
Marks or Scars; None
(Age 50)
1914:- 22nd December
son Herbert Walter Tong was born, Norwich
(Age 51)
1915:- 13th January
John Henry Tonge enlisted at Norwich for Norfolk Regiment…. No 70 Protection Company Royal Defence Corps.
(Age 54)
1918:- 18th November
John Henry Tonge, Serial No IRL RDC 1478, Discharge No 28245 Rank (Corporal). After serving 3 years and 310 days in the Territorial Forcet. On the grounds of pars 392 (XV1) Kings Regulations, No Longer Physically Fit for War Service.
Description on discharge
Year of birth 1863 ??
Complexion, Fresh
Eyes, Grey
Hair, Brown
Marks or Scars, Tattoo marks left arm.
Policy issued No A/13 043879. (4/7/1919) Norwich 4019
(Age 62)
Died:- 30th April 1926
John Henry Tong
Age 61 years. Entry 255, at the Norfolk Norwich Hospital, Norwich, Norfolk .
Cert No D 006129 – 97,
Address at time of death 120 Bull Close Road, Norwich.
Occupation, M B Porter, Army Pensioner Royal Defence Corps.
Ann Elizabeth Turrell
1870 – 1931 (61 years)
Daughter of William Turrell & unknown?
Wife of John Henry Tong
About:- Ann Elizabeth Turrell 1870 -1931
Daughter of William Turrell & ??
Born 5th December 1870, Norwich
1892:- 3rd December: Marriage to John Henry Tong (details above)
(Age 61)
Died:- 22nd February 1931