Toomey Family from Churcham (General)

by alison, Saturday, February 05, 2011, 17:36 (5047 days ago)

My name is Alison Toomey, I live in Swansea and this is my first posting so please be gentle with me. I can trace some of my Toomey family back to about 1821 in Churcham. My first definite family member is Peter Toomey born about 1821/2 who was baptised in Churcham on 7th April 1822. I think he 'may' have been the son of William & Elizabeth Toomey (they may have had another son George born about 1820). Peter Toomey married Ellen (Preedy, I think) who was also born in Churcham. They had 5 children (William, George, Mary Ann, James & Albert). William was my ancestor and was the only child to be born in Churcham although the family didn't stray very far and only went to Herefordshire. I visited William's grave last summer at St. Weonards, Hereford and left some flowers and a letter hoping someone would make contact but I had no luck. One of his sons, George Joseph Toomey (my great-grandfather), left Hereford as a young man and moved to Swansea and I'm still here. Do any of these names ring a bell with anyone? I hope they do because it would be great to make contact with someone. I hope to hear from you.