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Tonkin is a surname that pops up all the time in my family history. I have an ancestor named Samuel Deeble Tonkin born 1811 Paul Cornwall and his Wife Mary Tonkin . "Has anyone got any connections to this family in Cornwall?". I particularly wish to find out the Occupations of the Tonkins . Thanking you for any support here.
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From Cornwall-OPC-Database.org:
Baptism 3 Feb 1811 at Paul
Samuel Tonkin, son of John & Elizabeth Tonkin
3 children baptised:
22 June 1851, at Paul, William (at about years of age)
Father a Fisherman
Residence: Newlyn
11 Jun 1854, at Newlyn, Richard
Father a Fisherman
7 Oct 1855, at Newlyn, Richard
Father a mariner
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Tonkin is not so uncommon in Cornwall
Louisa Maud
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John Tonkin and Elizabeth Deeble married 19/1/1796 Paul and are still alive on 1841 census, Paul - John is a fisherman.
He was buried 23/10/1852 Paul (aged 82) and wife Elizabeth (81) buried 19/10/1850.
Annette
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just reminding you of replies to this topic that you may have missed ?
Regards
Sarah
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Great news here on Tonkins. Thank you all for your contributions . I have followed it all up and compiled a updated f tree . thanks.