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     William Tunley was born in 1859 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Tunley and Ellen Conde. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 67 Rokeby Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Grocer Shop. 75 Rokeby Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley he was a scholar.⁴ William was listed as the head of the household of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 132 Heyworth Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, William was a wholesale grocer. Also living in the household was brothers James and Thomas, Aunt Sarah Conde, Edwin Conde (cousin) age 19 wheelwright and Jane Morris (cousin) age 14 boarder all born in Whittington, Shropshire.^1,5 He married Mary Keating in 1882.^6,7,8 In the census of 3 April 1891 in Hengoed Street Shop, Whittington, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of Ellen Tunley William was a grocer.^1,9 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Hengoe Street, Shop, Whittington, Shropshire, England.¹ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Home Leigh, Hengoed, Sellattyn, Shropshire, England, William worked as a clerk to a coal merchant.¹⁰ William died in 1930 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹¹

     James Tunley was born in 1874 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Tunley and Ellen Conde. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 132 Heyworth Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the brother of William Tunley.^1,3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Home Leigh, Hengoed, Sellattyn, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the brother of William Tunley James was a poultry farmer.⁴ James sailed on RMS Axim leaving Liverpool on 15 June 1901 travelling second class to Sierre Leone.⁵ He married ... Accou in Sierre Leone, South Africa, 1st wife of James - part French.⁶ James and his wife left Liverpool on 23 May 1903 onboard the ship Fantee bound for Sierre Leone.⁵ James and his wife left Liverpool on 20 October 1906 onboard the ship Aro bound for Sierre Leone.⁵ He sailed again from Liverpool on 9 May 1910 this time on the Tarquah to Sierre Leone. James held an important position as shipping agent at Freetown, Sierra Leone.^5,6 James travelled on Balmoral Castle leaving London on 16 February 1917 bound for Kenya. He appears on the ships manifest, although his name was crossed through. He was described as a Merchant and travelled 2nd class.⁵ James left London on 15 August 1919 aboard Gaboon travelling 1st class to Sekondi-Takoradi. He was a trader.⁵ James arrived in Liverpool on 23 September 1920 on board the ship Akabo. He travelled first class giving his UK address as Bedford Hotel, London. The ships manifest describes him as a Manager.⁷ James left London on 19 October 1920 travelling first class on the ship Warri. He was listed as a timber merchant.⁵ James arrived in Liverpool on 16 October 1921 on board Appam from Sierre Leone. He travelled second class and gave his UK address as C/o 73 basinghall Street, London. He was described as a Manager on the ships manifest.⁸ James sailed from Liverpool aboard Aba on 11 January 1922 travelling 1st class bound for the Gold Coast. He was a manager and gave his UK address as 99 Hereford Road, W2.⁵ James sailed from Liverpool on 29 August 1922 bound for Aba to the Gold Coast. He travelled 1st class giving his address in the UK as c/o Watt Bros 4 Lloyds Avenue, London EC. He was described as a timber cruiser.⁵ James arrived in Liverpool on 25 November 1922 travelling 2nd class onboard the ship Aba from Sierre Leone. He was described as a timber merchant. He gave his UK address as C/o Bank BWA, London.⁹ James left Liverpool on 4 October 1924 bound for the Gold Coast aboard Adda. He travelled 1st class and described himself as an engineer giving his UK address as 114 Beechcroft Road, London.⁵ Captain James as he was described on the ships manifest. He left Liverpool on 19 December aboard Abinsi. He was a director and travelled first class. His UK address was given as The Highland, Braintree, Essex.⁵ James returned to Liverpool on 10 May 1931 from Sierre Leone travelling onboard the ship Apapa. He gave his address in the UK as The Highlands, Braintree, Essex and he said he was a Director.¹⁰ He married Claire Cluttone in 1933 in Wandsworth, London, England, Claire was James second wife.^6,11 James died in 1951 in Surrey, England.^12,13

     Thomas Gabriel Tunley was born in 1876 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Tunley and Ellen Conde. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 132 Heyworth Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the brother of William Tunley.^1,3 He married Harriett Snape in 1898 in The Parish Church, St Marys, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.^1,4 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Elmswood Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, Thomas worked as a saddle harness maker.^1,5 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.⁶ Thomas died on 21 January 1937 in 42 Wycherley Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.^7,8,9 Administration papers were issued with a will on 3 March 1937 to his widow Harriet in Chester. His effects were valued at £157 14s6d.⁹

     Harriett Snape was born in 1878 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.¹ She married Thomas Gabriel Tunley, son of William Tunley and Ellen Conde, in 1898 in The Parish Church, St Marys, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Elmswood Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Gabriel Tunley.^1,3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Gabriel Tunley.⁴ Her husband Thomas died on 21 January 1937 in 42 Wycherley Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.^5,6,7 Harriett died in 1962 in Wallasey, Cheshire, England.⁸

     Henry Tunley was born on 18 September 1900 in Heswall, Cheshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Gabriel Tunley and Harriett Snape. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Elmswood Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Gabriel Tunley.^1,4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Gabriel Tunley.⁵ He married Minnie Gibson in 1919 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, They had one son and six daughters, plus one boy who they adopted (unsure whether legalised.)^6,7,8 Henry died in 1972 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.^7,9

     Ellen Tunley was born in March 1899 in Wirral, Cheshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Gabriel Tunley and Harriett Snape. Ellen died on 20 December 1900 in 4 Elmswood Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, aged 1 after convulsions. Her death was certified by H L Pearson MRCS and her father was the informant.^1,3

     Georgina Tunley was born on 23 March 1906 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Gabriel Tunley and Harriett Snape. In the census of 2 April 1911 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Gabriel Tunley.⁴ She married Allan Bain Bradbury in 1928 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, They had a boy, Geoffrey and a girl.^2,5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Georgina was listed as living at 9 solway Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, with her husband Allan. Allam was a railway porter living with his wife, daughter and one other person probably Geoffrey their son.⁷ Her husband Allan died on 1963 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.⁸ Georgina died in 1996 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England.^2,9

     Anne Tunley was born in 1800.¹ She was the daughter of John Tunley and Ann Howell. She was baptised on 15 June 1800 in Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.¹ Anne died in 1801 Smallpox.¹ Anne was buried on 9 May 1801 in St Michael the Archangel, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.¹

     Joseph Tunley was born in 1775 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.^1,2 He married Mary Anne Davies on 24 April 1806 in St Chad, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.³ Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Blodwell, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, Joseph was a cottager with five acres.^1,4 Joseph died on 25 March 1865 in Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.^2,3,5 Joseph was buried on 27 March 1865 in St Michael the Archangel, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.²

     Elinor Tunley was born in 1806.¹ She was the daughter of John Tunley and Ann Howell. She was baptised on 21 September 1806 in Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.¹ Elinor died in 1877 in Atcham, Shropshire, England.²

     Richard Tunley was born in 1807.¹ He was the son of John Tunley and Ann Howell. He was baptised on 17 May 1807 in Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.¹ Richard died in 1839 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.²

     Sarah Tunley was born in 1808.¹ She was the daughter of John Tunley and Ann Howell. She was baptised on 30 October 1808 in Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.¹

     Mary Anne Davies was born in 1785 in Pool, Montgomeryshire, Wales.^1,3 She married Joseph Tunley on 24 April 1806 in St Chad, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Blodwell, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Tunley.^1,4 Mary was buried in 1858 in St Michael the Archangel, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.³ Mary died in 1858 in Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.^3,2,5

     Mary Elizabeth Woollams was born in 1847 in St Martins, Shropshire, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of John Woollams. She married Joseph Tunley, son of Richard Tunley and Ellen ..., on 28 October 1863 in St Barnabas, Hengoed, Shropshire, England, by Rev John Husband. The marriage was reported in the Oswestry Advertiser of 11 November 1863. Joseph was a coachman to Rev John Husband of Selattyn. Mary was the oldest daughter of John Woollams of St Martins.^4,5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 23 Copthorne Row, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Tunley.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Gungrog Lodge, Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire, Wales, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Tunley.^7,1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 40 Hervmancom Lane, Potter Newton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Tunley.^1,8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 West End, Whitchurch, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Tunley.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 25 St John's Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Tunley.¹⁰

     John Richard Tunley was born in 1864 in Sellattyn, Shropshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joseph Tunley and Mary Elizabeth Woollams. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 23 Copthorne Row, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley John was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Gungrog Lodge, Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire, Wales, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley John worked as a domestic stud groom.^5,1 John died on 23 March 1891 in 46 Haneowner Lane, Potter Newton, Yorkshire, England, Phthisis (12 mths) Diarrhoea exhaustion.^1,6,3

     Mary Ellen Tunley was born in 1866 in Sellattyn, Shropshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Tunley and Mary Elizabeth Woollams. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 23 Copthorne Row, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Tunley Mary was a dressmaker.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Gungrog Lodge, Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire, Wales, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Tunley Mary was a dressmaker.^5,1 She married William Jones Roberts in 1890 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.^1,6,2 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Jones Roberts.¹

     William Jones Roberts married Mary Ellen Tunley, daughter of Joseph Tunley and Mary Elizabeth Woollams, in 1890 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.^1,3,2 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹

     Mary Roberts was born in 1891 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Jones Roberts and Mary Ellen Tunley.

     Annie Isabella Tunley was born on 17 August 1871 in Copthorne Rowe, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Tunley and Mary Elizabeth Woollams. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Gungrog Lodge, Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire, Wales, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Tunley.^3,1 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 25 St John's Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Tunley Annie was deaf.⁴

     Joseph Albert Tunley was born in 1874 in Bicton Heath, Shropshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Tunley and Mary Elizabeth Woollams. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Gungrog Lodge, Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire, Wales, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley.^3,1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 40 Hervmancom Lane, Potter Newton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley Joseph was a gardener.^1,4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 25 St John's Street, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley Joseph was a jobbing gardener.⁵ Joseph died in 1919 in Whitchurch, Shropshire, England.⁶

     Charles Henry Tunley was born in 1876 in Bicton Heath, Shropshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Tunley and Mary Elizabeth Woollams. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Gungrog Lodge, Guilsfield, Montgomeryshire, Wales, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley.^3,1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 40 Hervmancom Lane, Potter Newton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley Charles was a solicitors clerk.^1,4 He married Ada Starr in 1905 in Bucklow, Lancashire, England.⁵ Charles died in 1912 in Bucklow, Lancashire, England.⁶

     Maurice Owen Tunley was born in 1882 in Llanfyllin, Montgomeryshire, Wales.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Tunley and Mary Elizabeth Woollams. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 40 Hervmancom Lane, Potter Newton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley Maurice was a scholar.^1,3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 West End, Whitchurch, Hampshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Tunley Maurice was a clerk.⁴

     David Tunley was born in 1843 in Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Tunley and Ellen ... He was baptised on 12 February 1843 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Blodwell, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of Ellen Tunley.³ He married Eliza Lloyd in 1873 in Derby, Derbyshire, England.^4,5 David was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Cottage, Goostrey Cum Barnshaw, Cheshire, England, David worked as a groom.⁶ David was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Rose Cottage, Goostrey Cum Barnshaw, Cheshire, England, David was a groom.⁷ David was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Goostrey Cum Barnshaw, Cheshire, England, David was a domestic coachman living with his wife and son David in their five roomed home.⁸ David died in 1918 in Goostrey Cum Barnshaw, Cheshire, England.⁹

     William Augustus Henry Greathead was born on 6 May 1883 in Tooting, London, England.^2,1 He was the son of Walter George Greathead and Amelia Eliza Booth. He was baptised on 15 July 1883 in St Mary, Balham, London, England, His address was 11 Recovery Road. His father was described as a labourer.³ William and Walter were admitted to Yerbury Road School in Islington on 31 October 1887. Their home address was 38 Rupert Road in Islington. William left school on 21 October 1888 and Walter on 6 October 1888.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Albert Terrace, Tottenham, London, England, he was listed as the son of Walter George Greathead.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 119 Chelmsford, Walthamstow, London, England, he was listed as the son of Walter George Greathead William was a lime light operator.⁶ He married Blanche Lidia Dewar, daughter of George Dewar and Thirza Bowers Winters, on 29 April 1906 in St Mary the Virgin, Walthamstow, Essex, England, C I Watkins married them after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Sid Dewar and Lucy Dewar. Both bride and groom gave their address as 24 Brunswick Street. William was a carman.^7,8 William died on 19 November 1912 in Ham Asylum, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada, aged 29 William was described as a labourer and married at the time of his death from epilepsy. He was admitted into Ham Asylum on 17 October and died from exhaustion a few weeks later.⁹