The Rook Family Tree
SUSANNAH ELIZABETH ROOK. Susannah Rook was born early 1811 at Boughton Under Blean; she was christened on the 10th February 1811 at Hernhill. Susannah died April 1881 at Boughton, aged 70. She was buried on April 16th at Boughton.
Susannah married THOMAS RALPH on 11th May 1839 at Boughton Church.
Thomas was born about 1813 at Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey, Kent. He died December 1877 at Boughton, aged 65. He was buried on Boxing Day at Boughton.
Known Children of Susannah Rook & Thomas Ralph are listed on the right.
CENSUS RETURNS for THOMAS & SUSANNAH RALPH:
1841 CENSUS: BOUGHTON, KENT. Boughton Street, Faversham, Kent.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Born in Kent? |
| Thomas Ralph | Head | 25 | Shoemaker | Yes |
| Susannah Ralph | Wife | 25 | Yes | |
| Thomas Ralph | Son | 18m | Yes | |
| Eliza Ralph | Dau | 25 | Yes |
The 1841 Census sometimes rounded the ages to the nearest 5 years. Eliza Ralph is probably Thomas's (the elder) sister.
1851 CENSUS: BOUGHTON UNDER BLEAN, Boughton Village.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Thomas Ralph | Head | 39 | Shoemaker | Eastchurch |
| Susannah Ralph | Wife | 40 | Boughton | |
| Thomas Ralph | Son | 11 | Scholar | Boughton |
| Zaccheus Ralph | Son | 9 | Scholar | Boughton |
| Frederick Ralph | Son | 7 | Scholar | Boughton |
| Josiah Ralph | Son | 5 | at home | Boughton |
| Benjamin Ralph | Son | 1 | at home | Boughton |
1861 CENSUS: BOUGHTON UNDER BLEAN, 213 The Street, Boughton.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Thomas Ralph | Head | 48 | Shoemaker employing son | Eastchurch |
| Susannah Ralph | Wife | 50 | Laundress | Boughton |
| Thomas Ralph | Son | 21 | Shoemaker with father | Boughton |
| Frederick Ralph | Son | 17 | Bricklayers labourer | Boughton |
| Josiah Ralph | Son | 15 | Bricklayers labourer | Boughton |
| Benjamin Ralph | Son | 11 | Scholar | Boughton |
| Arthur Ralph | Son | 8 | Scholar | Boughton |
1871 CENSUS: BOUGHTON UNDER BLEAN, 94 The Street, Boughton. Next door to the Dolphin Inn.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Thomas Ralph | Head | 58 | Shoemaker | Eastchurch |
| Susannah Ralph | Wife | 60 | Boughton | |
| Zacheus Ralph | Son | 29 | Bricklayer | Boughton |
| Frederick Ralph | Son | 27 | Bricklayer | Boughton |
| Benjamin Ralph | Son | 20 | Baker Journeyman | Boughton |
| Arthur Ralph | Son | 19 | Bricklayers labourer | Boughton |
1871, Their son Thomas is in Boughton with his wife Susanna & 2 children, also there is his brother Josiah.
By 1881 both Thomas & Susannah are presumed dead.
The surviving 'Ralph Graves' at Boughton Church, very close to William & Amy Rook's grave. I've yet to find one for Thomas & Susannah Ralph.
Photo, March 2009
1.3. Susannah Elizabeth Rook & Thomas Ralph
Children Of Susannah Rook & Thomas Ralph:
1. THOMAS RALPH
Born 3rd Qtr 1839 at Boughton.
Christened 15.09.1839 at Boughton.
Married SUSANNAH ELIZABETH ROOK (cousin!) on 02.04.1865 at Faversham.
Died ? 1st Qtr 1917, Canterbury, aged 77
1901: 18 Ivy Lane, Canterbury. Shoemaker / Repairer.
1911: 18 Ivy Lane, Canterbury. Boot Repairer. Widower.
2. ZACCHEUS RALPH
Born 2nd Qtr 1841 at Boughton.
Christened 18.07.1841 at Boughton. Married AMELIA ELLIOTT on 25.10.1873 at Boughton.
Died ? January 1893 at Faversham.
1891, 25 St John's Road, Faversham. Bricklayer.
3. FREDERICK RALPH
Born 14.10.1843 at Boughton.
Christened 26.11.1843 at Boughton.
Married EDITH BRIDGES on 28.02.1876 at Boughton.
Died ? 3rd Qtr 1916, Elham, aged 71
1901: 10 Tontine Street (Duke of Edinburgh), Folkestone, Kent. Bricklayer.
1911: 18 and 20 Dover Street, Folkestone. Bricklayer. With wife, 2 sons and granddaughter. 12 children born, 7 surviving.
4. JOSIAH 'Joseph' RALPH
Born 2nd Qtr 1846 at Boughton.
Christened 10.05.1846 at Boughton.
Married 4th Qtr 1873 to MARY JANE CURTIS from Eythorne, registered at Bridge.
Joseph Ralph died 22.12.1911, Boughton, aged 65 years.
Mary Jane died 01.10.1947 aged 97 years!
1871, with brother Thomas at Boughton. 1881, most likely by this time is known as JOSEPH.
Possibly 1881 at Boughton with wife & kids, 202 The Street, Boughton. Baker.
1911: The Street Boughton, Faversham. Baker and confectioner, with wife, children and Grandchild. 12 children born, 8 surviving.
5. BENJAMIN RALPH
Born 06.09.1849 at Boughton.
Christened 10.04.1853 at Boughton.
Married SARAH KITCHINGHAM from Hartlip, 4th Qtr 1874, Faversham. Born 21.11.1851, Christened 28.12.1851 at Hartlip, died 25.10.1908.
Benjamin died ? 3rd Qtr 1923, Fav, aged 74 years.
1901, 115 The Street, Boughton. Baker.
1911: Harlesden House, Boughton, Faversham. Baker, widower, with 2 daughters working with him.
6. ARTHUR RALPH
Born 07.03.1853 at Boughton.
Christened 10.04.1853 at Boughton.
Married 3rd Qtr 1879 (2b 49) at Hastings to MARY ANN PREEDY from Newant, Gloucestershire.
Died March 1885 at Boughton.
1881, 187 The Street, Boughton. Master Boot maker.
After 1881 there is no sign of Arthur and Mary A, but the children end up in London (1891 & 1901) with their Mother's relatives.