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     William R Routledge was born about 1870 in Carlton, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Routledge and Elizabeth Briggs.¹

     George Von Kaufmann was born on 8 February 1893 in Lithuania.¹ He was the son of George Von Kaufmann and Kate Adams.¹ George registered as a British WW1 Conscientious Objectors.² George died on 30 March 1963 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 70 George was a British mathematician, translator and anthroposophist. He travelled widely, spoke several languages.³

     Kate Von Kaufmann was born on 28 November 1891.¹ She was the daughter of George Von Kaufmann and Kate Adams.¹

     Paul Shattock was born about 1914 in South Africa.¹ He was the son of Leonard Shattock and Nancy Greathead.¹ Leonard and Nancy, were on their way to make a new life in South Africa with their son Paul, aged four, and Jim, a baby. The Galway Castle was torpedoed after the cease fire. The Captain panicked though the ship only sank when it was taken in tow some days later. Most lifeboats were cut from the davits but one was properly launched with the correct complement of sailors, passengers and stores - it was never seen again. Paul had been entrusted to some fellow passenger on that lifeboat, while Nancy and Leonard endeavoured to save Jim whose baby clothes acted as a parachute when his father dropped him over the side of the ship to his mother who had been given a place in one of the lifeboats. Paul's name was on the memorial to those lost in the Galway Castle in Sinoia, Rhodesia.¹ Paul died on 12 September 1918.¹

     Horace H Johnson Tunley was born in 1918 in Lewisham, London, England.² He was the son of William James Johnson Tunley and Lucy Ann Smith. He married Frances Mary Strang in 1940 in Windsor, Berkshire, England.³ Horace died in 1954 in Bedwelty, Monmouthshire, Wales, He died in a pit accident in Wales.^4,1

     Frances Mary Strang was born on 29 April 1921 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, her mothers maiden name was Jenkins.^1,2 She married Horace H Johnson Tunley, son of William James Johnson Tunley and Lucy Ann Smith, in 1940 in Windsor, Berkshire, England.³ Her husband Horace died on 1954 in Bedwelty, Monmouthshire, Wales, He died in a pit accident in Wales.^4,5 Frances died in June 1989 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, aged 68.⁶

     Frank Tunley was born on 10 January 1942 in Glamorganshire, Wales.^1,2 He was the son of Horace H Johnson Tunley and Frances Mary Strang.¹ He married Amelia Y May in June 1990 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales.³ Frank died in February 1993 in Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, aged 51.⁴

     Mabel Mary Tunley was born on 10 July 1870 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales. She was the daughter of Charles W Tunley and Louisa M Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel Street, Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, she was listed as the daughter of Charles W Tunley.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles W Tunley.³ Mabel trained as a nurse at Leeds General Infirmary between 1896 and 1899 and soon after the completion of her training served with Princess Christian's Army Nursing Service Reserve in South Africa during the Boer War.⁴ She was appointed to Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Service as a Staff Nurse in March 1903, rising to become an Acting Principal Matron in France and Flanders during the Great War.⁴ Mable received the Royal Red Cross, First Class in January 1916, and a Bar to the award in January 1919. In September 1916 she was awarded the Military Medal for bravery under fire, the citation reading: At Bethune, on 7 August 1916, she did eceptionally good work in asssisting all the patients, 260, down to the cellars, so that when the Clearing Station was eventually hit not one of the patients received a scratch. Her cheerfulness and courage were instrumental in keeping everyone who came in contact with her up to the mark. She was slightly wounded and remained on duty.⁴ She retired in July 1925.⁴ Mabel died on 8 September 1932 in Royal Infirmary, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, aged 62 from complications of diabetes. Her usual address was 41 Park Avenue, Kingston upon Hull.^5,6,4 The will of Mabel was proved on 4 November 1932 in Hull to Charles Alexander Tunley an accountant and Peter Horner Robinson Ramsden a bank Manager. Her effects were valued at £199 2s 6d.⁶

     Charles W Tunley was born in 1842 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Tunley and Elizabeth ...¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Station Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley.³ He married Louisa M Smith, daughter of ... Smith, in 1866 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.^1,4 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel Street, Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, Charles was a certificated teacher , his wife Louisa was an assistant teacher, an ex pupil teacher living with thetwo children, Louisa's sister and one domestic servant.⁵ Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, Charles was a certified teacher living with his wife and children.⁶ Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 St John Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, Charles was a certified school master living with his wife and children.⁷ Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Wilberforce Street, Myton, Yorkshire, England, Charles was a certified teacher living with his wife and children, and a boarder Peter Horner Robinson Ramsden a banks clerk.⁸ Charles died on 7 April 1921 in 41 Park Avenue, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.^9,10 The will of Charles was proved on 26 May 1921 in Hull to his widow. His effects were valued at £84 12 s 3d.¹⁰

     Louisa M Smith was born about 1847 in Maeslough, Radnorshire, Wales.¹ She was the daughter of ... Smith. She married Charles W Tunley, son of William Tunley and Elizabeth ..., in 1866 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.^1,2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel Street, Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, she was listed as the wife of Charles W Tunley Louisa was an assistant teacher, an ex pupil teacher.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles W Tunley.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 St John Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles W Tunley.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Wilberforce Street, Myton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles W Tunley.⁶ Her husband Charles died on 7 April 1921 in 41 Park Avenue, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.^7,8 Louisa died in 1934 in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.⁹

     Louisa G Tunley was born about 1869 in Maeslough, Radnorshire, Wales.¹ She was the daughter of Charles W Tunley and Louisa M Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel Street, Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, she was listed as the daughter of Charles W Tunley.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles W Tunley.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Wilberforce Street, Myton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles W Tunley Louise was a Family Governess.⁴

     Catherine E Smith was born about 1855 in Bwelch, Brecknockshire, Wales.¹ She was the daughter of ... Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel Street, Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, she was listed as the sister in law of Charles W Tunley.²

     Alexander Charles Tunley was born on 21 September 1871 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of Charles W Tunley and Louisa M Smith.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles W Tunley.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 St John Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles W Tunley Alexander was an engineers clerk.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Wilberforce Street, Myton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles W Tunley Alexander was an engineers clerk.⁵ He married Mary Gertrude Pearson in 1908 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.^2,6 Alexander was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 70 Kingsbury Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, Alexander was a Company Secretary living with his wife and two children. They had one servant.⁷ The will of Mabel was proved by Alexander Charles Tunley her brother on 4 November 1932her on 4 November 1932.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alexander was listed as living at 47 Seiily Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Mary. Alexander was a brass and steel screw manufacturer.⁹ Alexander died on 2 October 1948 in 47 Selly Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 77.^10,8 The will of Alexander was proved on 25 March 1949 in London to his widow Mary Gertrude and son Alexander Charles Tunley a Foundry Manager. His effects were valued at £1,500.⁸

     Kate Tunley was born in 1873 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles W Tunley and Louisa M Smith.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles W Tunley.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 St John Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles W Tunley Kate was a music teacher.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Wilberforce Street, Myton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles W Tunley Kate was a music mistress.⁵ Kate died in 1934 in Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.⁶

     Percy James Tunley was born in 1875 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles W Tunley and Louisa M Smith.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles W Tunley.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 St John Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles W Tunley Percy was a draughtsmans apprentice.⁴

     Herbert Sidney Tunley was born in 1877 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles W Tunley and Louisa M Smith.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Trinity Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles W Tunley.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 St John Terrace, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles W Tunley.⁴ Herbert died in 1898 in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, England.⁵

     Mary Gertrude Pearson was born on 28 September 1884 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. She married Alexander Charles Tunley, son of Charles W Tunley and Louisa M Smith, in 1908 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 70 Kingsbury Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Alexander Charles Tunley.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary was listed as living at 47 Seiily Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Alexander. Alexander was a brass and steel screw manufacturer.⁴ Her husband Alexander died on 2 October 1948 in 47 Selly Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 77.^5,6 The will of Alexander was proved by Mary Gertrude Tunley his widow on 25 March 1949.⁶ Mary died in 1965 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁷

     Alexander Charles Tunley was born on 24 November 1909 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, he was the twin of Alice.¹ He was the son of Alexander Charles Tunley and Mary Gertrude Pearson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 70 Kingsbury Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Alexander Charles Tunley.² He married Dorothy Hilda Marketis in 1937 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alexander was listed as living at Dilkusha, Birmingham Road, Bromsgrove, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Dorothy. Alexander was an Iron Foundry Foreman living with his wife and young daughter.⁴ The will of Alexander was proved by Alexander Charles Tunley his son on 25 March 1949.⁵ His wife Dorothy died on 1951 in Bromsgrove, Warwickshire, England.⁶ Alexander died on 26 September 1985 in 97 Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Warwickshire, England, aged 75.^7,8 His estate was probated on 13 November 1985 in Birmingham. His effects did not exceed £40,000.⁸

     Alice Mary Tunley was born on 24 November 1909 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, she was the twin of Alexander.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Charles Tunley and Mary Gertrude Pearson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 70 Kingsbury Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Charles Tunley.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alice Mary Tunley was listed as living at 47 Seiily Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her parents Alice was a shorthand typist and a member of the auxillary nursing service.³ Alice died in 1976 in Malvern, Worcestershire, England.⁴

     William Tunley was born about 1809 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.¹ He married Elizabeth ...¹ William was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Station Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, William was a ? Agent living with his wife and children, with one servant Emma Geary.²

     Elizabeth ... was born about 1809 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.¹ She married William Tunley.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Station Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Tunley.²

     Elizabeth W Tunley was born about 1836 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Tunley and Elizabeth ...¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Station Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Tunley Elizabeth was a Governess.²

     John Tunley was born in 1840 in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Tunley and Elizabeth ...¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Station Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley.³