Joseph William Jones

[JosephWilliam1941]

My grandfather, Joseph William Jones, died on 18th May 1941, after being knocked down, by a 'Dumper Truck' whilst working on the construction of the Royal Ordnance Factory, Burleigh Road, Reading, Berkshire. I have his death certificate and a copy of the Coroner's Report inquiring into the circumstances of his death. Does anyone have any other information regarding his death, or where I might look for more. I'm writing to the Reading Chronicle and Reading Post, but, at the moment I don't know if they were publishing at that time. Does anyone know if you can get police reports about such matters
Joseph

[Sharon Grove]

Hi, I hope you don't mind me asking but would your Grandfather be the same Joseph William Jones who was married to Lilian Page or Pagh, and whose children include my Grandmother Doris (Dolly) Ethel Jones, who married Frank Green in 1943?
My father and aunt have been trying to trace her as they have had no contact with her since they were fostered out while young. My apologies if not the same person. I hope you find the information you are looking for. Kind regards, Sharon Grove

[rosie99]

Hi Sharon
Welcome to rootschat.

The Joseph William Jones who died in Reading district in 1941 was age 61.  Probate gives his address as 38 Ashmore Road, Reading - Administration to Charles Richard Jones R.N and Ivy Lilian Martin (wife of  Gilbert Frank Martin)

Ivy L Jones married Gilbert F Martin 1934 West Ham

Do these names mean anything to you

[avm228]

Ivy Lilian Jones (later Martin) looks likely to have been born 17 Feb 1913 in West Ham, birth registered in the March quarter of that year with mother's maiden name Page. She died in Newham in 1998.

[rosie99]

Is this the marriage of your Joseph William 

Sep qtr 1909 
JONES    Joseph William       
PAGE    Lilian       
W. Ham    4a   42    

[Sharon Grove]

Oh wow, yes he's my great Grandfather! Born 1880 and married to Lilian. They had 2 sons, Charles Richard 25/10/1910 and Christopher John Jones 11/07/1915. The daughters were as follows: Lilian G Jones bn 1911, Grace Mary Ann Jones 25/11/1911, Ivy Lillian Jones 17/02/13, my nan Doris Ethel jONES 24/12/1920, Edith J Jones bn 1923 and Eileen V Jones bn 1928. I have some other info regarding some of their marriages and if they had children. My father is the surviving son of Doris and Frank Green, my Uncle Ray sadly passed away in 2012. My Aunt Pam is their daughter. So if this Joseph is your Grandfather that would make you my dad's cousin? Thank you 

[rosie99]

Let us hope that JosephWilliam1941 still gets notifications from rootschat and can see your post. 

[Sharon Grove]

Oops sorry Rosie, I should have noticed it was not he who had replied.
Would you mind if I asked if you were related too?. I'm just so excited to maybe piece together my dad's family.

[rosie99]

Sorry to say I am no relation.

Are you also looking for his wife Lilian