James Herbert Tovell (26.3.1918 - 27.8.1997)

[Paul Beard]

James was the uncle of my wife. He was born in Gateshead and died in Blackpool. It is known that he lived and married on the Isle of Man. I have a 1952/53 IOM driving licence issued to James Herbert Tovell on 2nd April 1952, showing his address to be 'Jesmond' Jurby Road, Ramsey. The details of his wife are unknown. I would estimate that the marriage would have been in the region 1940 to 1950.

If anyone can help me with details of spouse (the couple later divorced and James moved back to England) and where and when they were married I would be grateful. Thanks for taking the time and trouble to read this message.

[Sandymc47]

Hi Paul,

Had a look for you but not with much luck.
I didnt know that FamilySearch do weddings in the
Isle of Man up to 1950.  Unfortunately, no James
and it is a unusual name.  I did find his birth in
March 1918 and I presume his parents were
Herbert Tovell and Bertha Paine?
Just wondered if James lived in the I.o.M
but married at his wifes town?
Do you know if he had children and what they
were called as that might give a clue to his wife?

regards Sandymc

[Paul Beard]

Hi - thanks for getting back to me. You have his parents correct (mothers maiden name was Raine).

I've just checked with his sister (my mother in law) and he definitely got married on the Isle of Man. His wife, who was a native of the IOM, had the first name Doreen (maiden name not known). They had a son (Paul) - exact date of birth not known but would have been early 1950's.

They lived at the address given on the driving licence. The other thing I have found out is that James was in the army when he got married (National Service I am assuming) but not known which regiment / unit.

Regards

Paul

[Frances_mnb]

the 1982 tel directory has a C Tovell Sulby bank Jurby + a P Tovell the Garey Lezayre
a R P Tovell is still in Lezayre at a very similar address in 2012 tel directory (on line) - why not try (there is also another C Tovell in Tromode)

[Paul Beard]

Frances

Thank you very much - I am particularly interested in the P Tovell so I will work on that one as the others may well be his (always assuming that P Tovell is male) sons.

Regards

Paul

[JakkiBarry]

Hi
My dad is called Paul Tovell and lives at the Garey, Lezayre, Isle of Man.  His mother is Doreen who married James (Jim) Herbert Tovell.  I have been trying to trace my grandfather for many years.

I would be very greatful if you could please get back to me.
 
Regards

Jakki Tovell

[Paul Beard]

Jakki

I have sent you an email, with my email address contained - I look forward to hearing from you. I have plenty of Tovell family history that may interest you.

Regards

Paul

[Sandymc47]

Hi Jakki and Paul,

Lovely to read you have a common interest.
Jakki Welcome to Rootschat
Unforuntately, you have to do three posts on here before
you can do private mails.  Only two more and you should be
able to contact Paul.

regards Sandymc