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Elizabeth Alice “Bessie” <I>Harrison</I> Toone

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Elizabeth Alice “Bessie” Harrison Toone

Birth
Pailton, Rugby Borough, Warwickshire, England
Death
7 Feb 1935 (aged 57–58)
Copston Magna, Rugby Borough, Warwickshire, England
Burial
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Daughter of John Harrison and Mary Martin who were married on the 18th January 1872 at St. Edith's Church, Monks Kirby, Warwickshire.

She was baptized on the 17th June 1877 at St. Edith's Church, Monks Kirby.

Elizabeth married Frederick Henton Toone on the 6th April 1904 at St. Edith's Church, Monks Kirby, Warwickshire.

Known Children
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Henton Toone 1905 - 1983
Frederick John Toone 1908 - 1955
Ft. Lieut. Donovan Toone 1913 - 1943

The 1911 Census states that Frederick was a farmer, living with his wife, Elizabeth, and sons, Henton and Frederick, at Copston Magna.

DEATH OF MRS. E. A. TOONE - Coventry Herald - 15th February 1935
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The village of Copston Magna, near Wolvey, has sustained a severe loss by the death of Mrs. Elizabeth (Bessie) Toone, wife of Mr. F. H. Toone, of "The Hollies Farm."

Mrs. Toone became ill about three months ago, and for four weeks she was a patient at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, but left the hospital about a fortnight prior to her death, which occurred at her home on Thursday last week.

She was the second daughter of the late Mr. John Harrison, of Pailton, and for upwards of thirty years had been an active church worker at Copston, and also for many years a member of the Mother's Union. She was also on the committee of the Governors of Leicester Infirmary, for which institution she had assisted, in conjuction with other residents of Copston, in raising large sums of money. Her death will be keenly felt over a wide area. She leaves a husband and three sons (one married).

The funeral took place at Copston on Satuday, the service being conducted by the Rev. R. Peacock, vicar of Monks Kirby, assisted by the Rev. Frank Hunt, vicar of Willey. Among those present at the funeral was Viscountess Fielding, of Newnham Paddox.
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Elizabeth died aged 57.
Laid to rest on the 9th February.
Resting with Frederick.
Youngest son, Ft. Lieut. Donovan Toone, aged 29, was killed in 1943, whilst on war service.
Daughter of John Harrison and Mary Martin who were married on the 18th January 1872 at St. Edith's Church, Monks Kirby, Warwickshire.

She was baptized on the 17th June 1877 at St. Edith's Church, Monks Kirby.

Elizabeth married Frederick Henton Toone on the 6th April 1904 at St. Edith's Church, Monks Kirby, Warwickshire.

Known Children
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Henton Toone 1905 - 1983
Frederick John Toone 1908 - 1955
Ft. Lieut. Donovan Toone 1913 - 1943

The 1911 Census states that Frederick was a farmer, living with his wife, Elizabeth, and sons, Henton and Frederick, at Copston Magna.

DEATH OF MRS. E. A. TOONE - Coventry Herald - 15th February 1935
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The village of Copston Magna, near Wolvey, has sustained a severe loss by the death of Mrs. Elizabeth (Bessie) Toone, wife of Mr. F. H. Toone, of "The Hollies Farm."

Mrs. Toone became ill about three months ago, and for four weeks she was a patient at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, but left the hospital about a fortnight prior to her death, which occurred at her home on Thursday last week.

She was the second daughter of the late Mr. John Harrison, of Pailton, and for upwards of thirty years had been an active church worker at Copston, and also for many years a member of the Mother's Union. She was also on the committee of the Governors of Leicester Infirmary, for which institution she had assisted, in conjuction with other residents of Copston, in raising large sums of money. Her death will be keenly felt over a wide area. She leaves a husband and three sons (one married).

The funeral took place at Copston on Satuday, the service being conducted by the Rev. R. Peacock, vicar of Monks Kirby, assisted by the Rev. Frank Hunt, vicar of Willey. Among those present at the funeral was Viscountess Fielding, of Newnham Paddox.
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Elizabeth died aged 57.
Laid to rest on the 9th February.
Resting with Frederick.
Youngest son, Ft. Lieut. Donovan Toone, aged 29, was killed in 1943, whilst on war service.


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  • Created by: Legsie11
  • Added: Apr 30, 2021
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226302400/elizabeth_alice-toone: accessed ), memorial page for Elizabeth Alice “Bessie” Harrison Toone (1877–7 Feb 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 226302400, citing St John's Churchyard, Copston Magna, Rugby Borough, Warwickshire, England; Maintained by Legsie11 (contributor 48040689).