A Variety Artiste

[wayne69]

Hello,
        I'm searching for information regarding the improbably named Tom Cecil Maynard Lonsdale. The 1911 census has him living in Liverpool. He was described as a Variety Artiste, born in Liverpool, c1882. I can't find him anywhere else. All help appreciated.
                    Many Thanks

[Milliepede]

Could he be the Cecil Lonsdale in 1901/1891?

In 1901 he is 18 nephew born Liverpool living with the Boel family.

In 1891 he is 8 living with widowed mother Margaret and sister Eva.

[Barbara.H]

I think Tom Maynard could be the stage name of Cecil Lonsdale?  There are several mentions of a Tom Maynard in the British Newpaper archive, between about 1920-1950. He seems to have been a comedy actor and singer appearing in light opera and pantomime. One snippet mentions that he was with the Carl Rosa Opera for a while

In 1917 he placed an ad in the Liverpool Echo under 'Entertainers'
28 December 1917
"Tom Maynard, the well-known Comedian, at liberty few evenings. concerts, Smokers etc terms moderate. 162 Chatham St Liverpool"

  Barbara

[ShaunJ]

The Stage archive site has 138 hits for "Tom Maynard".  His strapline was "the dotty one".

https://archive.thestage.co.uk/

[River Tyne Lass]

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216344279/cecil-lonsdale

I know this is an old post so you may already have your answer .. but could this be the person you are seeking.  I came across this memorial for Cecil Lonsdale (Tom Maynard) at Preston Cemetery North Shields, Tyne and Wear.

[garstonite]

Could he be the Cecil Lonsdale in 1901/1891?

In 1901 he is 18 nephew born Liverpool living with the Boel family.

In 1891 he is 8 living with widowed mother Margaret and sister Eva.

very interesting - they are in Canning Street in 1901 census - Residence: 42, Canning St
Liverpool (Part Of), Lancashire
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then this happens
Baptism: 21 Apr 1903 St Luke, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Cecil Lonsdale - [Child] of Margaret Lonsdale
    Abode: 42 Canning St.
    Notes: A. [Father's name not entered]
    Baptised by: F. W. Hopkins
so - has the Widow Margaret had a baby ?   or is it Tom Cecil Maynards sister - or - is it the wrong family TWO Cecil Lonsdale ??
now that's a puzzler ??
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Cecil Lonsdale married Helen May Sonnex in 1916 in Gravesend - June qtr during WW1

[garstonite]

Cecil Lonsdale/ Helen Sonnex children

Philip H M - Liverpool 1917 marries in Birmingham 1940

Hugh C - Toxteth Park  ,LIVERPOOL 1920

J M - female - Barnet 1929

[crisane]

Baptism: 21 Apr 1903 St Luke, Liverpool, Lancashire, England
Cecil Lonsdale - [Child] of Margaret Lonsdale
    Abode: 42 Canning St.
    Notes: A. [Father's name not entered]
    Baptised by: F. W. Hopkins
so - has the Widow Margaret had a baby ?   or is it Tom Cecil Maynards sister - or - is it the wrong family TWO Cecil Lonsdale ??
now that's a puzzler ??

Or was he baptised as an adult?

There is a probate 1952  for a Cecil Lonsdale /Tom Maynard or Cecil Haines. It then says see Lonsdale for Maynard. Probate to  Helen May Lonsdale, widow.

[garstonite]

Great shout - makes a lot more sense that - and looks to be more likely - I never thought of that Crisane ....so was Cecils dad possibly Mr Maynard do you think hence the Tom Cecil Maynard Lonsdale ?? intriguing