The Rook Family Tree
WILLIAM CHARLES ROOK; was born 1st Qtr 1873 at Boughton. He was christened ? He died 2nd Qtr 1936 registered at Thanet, aged 62.
William married ELIZABETH FRANCES JAMES 4th Qtr 1899, registered at Thanet.
Elizabeth was born 2nd Qtr 1872 at Broadstairs. Her parents were Henry G James and Frances S Newing. She died 3rd Qtr 1944 registered at Thanet, aged 72.
Known Children of William Charles & Elizabeth Frances are listed on the right.
CENSUS RETURNS for WILLIAM & ELIZABETH ROOK:
1911 CENSUS: BROADSTAIRS, KENT. 3 Sea View Cotts, Broadstairs, Kent.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| William Charles Rook | Head | 38 | Bricklayer | Kent, Boughton. |
| Elizabeth Frances | Wife | 39 | Kent, Broadstairs. | |
| Sabina Daisy | Dau. | 10 | Scholar | Kent, Broadstairs |
| Hilda Frances | Dau. | 8 | Kent, Broadstairs | |
| Henry William Thomas | Son | 5 | Kent, Broadstairs | |
| Phyllis Ada | Dau. | 3 | Kent, Broadstairs | |
| Herbert Charles | Son | 3mths | Kent, Broadstairs |
Elizabeth states that she has been married 11 years and that she has had 5 children, 5 still alive.
5. HERBERT CHARLES ROOK
Photo courtesy of Julie Older.
1.6. William Richard Rook & Ann Branchett
1.6.2. Amos Rook & Sarah Ann Dunkin
1.6.2.3. William Charles Rook & Elizabeth Frances James.
Children Of William Rook & Elizabeth James:
1. SABINA DAISY ROOK
Born 4th Qtr 1900 at Broadstairs.
Married 1st Qtr 1925 to WILLIAM J FRASER registered at Thanet.
Died 1st Qtr 1932 registered at Milton, aged 31.
2 children born ? Monica E Fraser and Brenda F Fraser.
Did William J Fraser remarry in 1933?
2. HILDA FRANCES ROOK
Born 4th Qtr 1903 at Broadstairs.
Married 2nd Qtr 1928 to WILLIAM G SAPSFORD, registered at Thanet.
Died ?
1 child born ? Douglas G Sapsford.
3. HENRY WILLIAM THOMAS ROOK
Born late 1905 at Broadstairs.
Christened 22.12.1905 at Broadstairs.
Married 3rd Qtr 1934 to ETHEL ESCRITT, registered at Thanet.
Died ?
1 child born ? Sheila J Rook
4. PHYLLIS ADA ROOK
Born 2nd Qtr 1908 at Broadstairs.
Married 4th Qtr 1934 to WILFRED GEORGE GREENGRASS, registered at Thanet.
Died ?
I child born ? Geoffrey H Greengrass.
5. HERBERT CHARLES ROOK
Born 21.12.1910 at Broadstairs.
Married 09.06.1935 to ELSIE MAY FREELAND, registered at Thanet.
Died 02.11.1954 at Broadstairs, aged 53.
5 children born Myrna, Clive, Michael, Julia & Christopher.
ref: Julie Older
6. THOMAS F ROOK
Born 3rd Qtr 1914 at Broadstairs.
Married 4th Qtr 1949 to MARGURITA BAKER, registered at Thanet.
Died ?
2 children born ? Pearl E M Rook & Linda A Rook.