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Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin 1905–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1905

Birth Location: Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Death Date: 28 Apr 1998

Death Location: New Zealand

Father: John Tonkin

Mother: Fanny Edwards

Spouse(s): Alma Chalmers

Children(s): Kathryn Tonkin

The story of Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin began in 1905 in Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. In 1942, Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin resided in Timaru, New Zealand. In 1950, Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin resided in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand. Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin married Alma Maud Caldwell Chalmers, and had children including Alan Richard Tonkin, Elizabeth Joan Liz Tonkin, Graeme John Tonkin, Jocelyn Mary Tonkin, Kathryn Frances Tonkin, Patricia Anne Tonkin. Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin passed away in 1998 in New Zealand.

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Biography

  • The story of Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin began in 1905 in Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.
  • In 1942, Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin resided in Timaru, New Zealand.
  • In 1950, Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin resided in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin married Alma Maud Caldwell Chalmers, and had children including Alan Richard Tonkin, Elizabeth Joan Liz Tonkin, Graeme John Tonkin, Jocelyn Mary Tonkin, Kathryn Frances Tonkin, Patricia Anne Tonkin.
  • Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin passed away in 1998 in New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ronald Tonkin's Ancestors

Self
Ronald Tonkin
1905–1998
Birth Place: Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Parents
John Carvossoe Tonkin
1853–1914
Hugh Town, Cornwall, England
Fanny (Georgina) Edwards
1861–1911
Nelson, New Zealand
Grandparents
John (Carvossoe) Tonkin
1826–1903
Newlyn, Paul, Penzance, Cornwall, England
Margaret Boase
1826–1895
St Marys Scilly, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Tonkin
1797–1859
Elizabeth Carvosoe
1803–1877
William Boase
1781–1869
Jane Beaglehall
1790–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Tonkin
1753–
John Tonkin
1769–1852
John Carvosoe
1778–1835
Mary Mathews
1767–1829
Richard 2nd
1752–1833
Margaret Crudge
1756–1818
William Boase
1761–1832
Marjorey Saundry
1768–

Ronald Tonkin's Descendants

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Ronald (Carvossoe (Ron)) Tonkin (28 May 1905–28 Apr 1998) m. Alma (Maud Caldwell) Chalmers (13 Jan 1908–15 May 1999)
  1. 1. Kathryn (Frances) Tonkin 1945–1946

Ronald Tonkin's Timeline

5 Records

1905
28 May 1905
Birth of Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin in Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
1942
15 Sep 1942
Age 37
Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin resided here in Timaru, New Zealand
Timaru, New Zealand
1950
1950-1951
Age 45
Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin resided here in Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
1954
1954
Age 49
Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin resided here in 16 Selwyn Street, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
16 Selwyn Street, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
1998
28 Apr 1998
Age 93
Death of Ronald Carvossoe (Ron) Tonkin in New Zealand
New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1905
    Event Place: Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Birth Index, New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1942
    Event Place: Timaru, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, World War II Ballot Lists

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950-1951
    Event Place: Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, City & Area Directories, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; Collection Title: New Zealand City & Area Directories, 1866-1955; Directory: Wise´s New Zealand Post Office Directory

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: 16 Selwyn Street, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1954

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1998
    Event Place: New Zealand

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