The Rook Family Tree
EMMA JANE TONG / ROOK; was born on 13th August 1871 at Boughton. She was christened on 3rd September 1871 also at Boughton. Emma was born and christened a Tong, but Othello Rook was her Father. Emma died, possibly 4th Qtr 1940, registered at Faversham, aged 69 years?
Emma married ARTHUR WRAIGHT 4th Qtr 1891, registered at Faversham.
Arthur was born about 1865 at Graveney. He was christened 14th May 1865 at Graveney, Kent. His parents were James & Emma J Wraight. He died 2nd Qtr 1955, registered at Canterbury, aged 89 years.
Known Children of Emma & Arthur are listed on the right.
CENSUS RETURNS for ARTHUR & EMMA WRAIGHT:
1901 CENSUS: BOUGHTON, KENT. The Street Boughton. A few doors from Milestone Cottage.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Arthur Wraight | Head | 34 | General Labourer | Kent, Graveney. |
| Emma J Wraight | Wife | 30 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Dora A Wraight | Dau. | 10 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Olive E Wraight | Dau. | 8 | Kent, West Farliegh. | |
| Albert H Wraight | Son | 6 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Mabel W Wraight | Dau. | 4 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Lilian B Wraight | Dau. | 2 | Kent, Boughton. |
1911 CENSUS: BOUGHTON, KENT. Near Sand Pit, Boughton, Faversham.
Name |
Relation | Age |
Trade or Occupation |
Where born |
| Arthur Wraight | Wife | 43 | Farm Labourer | Kent, Graveney. |
| Emma Wraight | Head | 39 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Olive Wraight | Dau. | 18 | Field Worker | Kent, West Farliegh. |
| Albert Wraight | Son | 14 | Milk Boy | Kent, Boughton. |
| Lilly Wraight | Dau. | 12 | School | Kent, Boughton. |
| Norah Wraight | Dau. | 9 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Beatrice Wraight | Dau. | 6 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Hazel Wraight | Dau. | 4 | Kent, Boughton. | |
| Edward Wraight | Son | 2 | Kent, Boughton. |
Emma states that she has been married 19 years and has had 9 children, 9 still alive.
Children continued:
7. BEATRICE FLORENCE WRAIGHT
Born 4th Qtr 1904 at Boughton.
Christened 23.10.1904 at Boughton.
Married ?
Died ?
8. HAZEL MYRTLE WRAIGHT
Born 1st Qtr 1907 at Boughton.
Christened ?
Married 1st Qtr 1930 to ALAN G BAILEY, registered at Faversham.
Died ?
9. EDWARD ARTHUR WRAIGHT
Born 2nd Qtr 1909 at Boughton.
Christened ?
Married 2nd Qtr 1932 to MILDRED TONG, registered at Faversham.
Died ?
1.6. William Richard Rook & Ann Branchett
1.6.6. Othello Rook & Emily Tong
1.6.6.1. Emma Tong/Rook & Arthur Wraight.
Children Of Emma Tong/Rook & Arthur Wraight:
1. DORA ALICE TONG / WRAIGHT
Born prior to marriage, surname of Tong used. They married the same year so I am assuming that Arthur is the Father.
Born 1st Qtr 1891 at Boughton.
Christened 15.02.1891 at Boughton.
Married 2nd Qtr 1914 to LEO DUKES registered at Willesden?
Died ?
1911: St Marylebone
2. OLIVE ELLEN WRAIGHT
Born 1st Qtr 1893 at West Farleigh.
Christened 23.04.1893 at Boughton.
Married 2nd Qtr 1913 to GEORGE SMITH, registered at Faversham?
Died ?
3. ALBERT HAROLD WRAIGHT
Born 03.04.1895 at Boughton.
Christened 12.05.1895 at Boughton.
Married still single at 35 in 1942.
Died 24.03.1986, Volusia, Florida, aged 90.
Enlisted for WW2 in the USA 1942, address shown as San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. Single, aged 35.
Border crossing 1947 back from France to Mexico then into USA.
4. MABEL WINIFRED WRAIGHT
Born 3rd Qtr 1897 at Boughton.
Christened 15.08.1897 at Boughton.
Married 2nd Qtr 1919 to EDWARD T CANNON, registered at Faversham.
Died ?
5. LILIAN BLANCHE WRAIGHT
Born 3rd Qtr 1899 at Boughton.
Christened 16.07.1899 at Boughton.
Married 4th Qtr 1921 to ALFRED E GARDNER, registered at Lambeth.
Died ?
6. NORAH IRENE WRAIGHT
Born 2nd Qtr 1902 at Boughton.
Christened 25.03.1902 at Boughton.
Married 4th Qtr 1930 to FRANK SMITH, registered at Bridge.
Died ?
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