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     William Sunley was born on 7 August 1890 in the Drypool, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire.^2,3 He was the son of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 Alexandra Terrace, Buckingham Street, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he was listed as aged 7 months born in Hull, the son of George John Sunley.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Dorington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 10 born in Hull Yorkshire, the son of George John Sunley.⁵ William joined the Royal Navy as a boy entrant on 12 September 1907 at H.M.S. Ganges, Harwich, Suffolk.²
William married Jane Savage, daughter of William Savage and Fanny Ann Peck, on 23 January 1915 in Park Congregational Church, Humberston Road, Clee, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,2,6,7 William was killed in action on 10 June 1918, serving in World War I, at Whitby, Yorkshire, at the age of 27. He died in an explosion, along with two Naval Gunners, when the "Q" ship "HMS Low Tyne" was 3.5 miles off the shore of Whitby and was torpedoed by UBoat UB 34, and sunk at 9.05pm. He and John Edward HUYTON served together on HMS Lowtyne and were both killed in the same explosion, a third Naval Gunner was reported to have been killed in the same explosion, however to date it has not been possible to establish his identity.^1,8,2 William was buried on 14 June 1918 in Grave No. 42.C.27, Scatho Road Cemetery, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, at the age of 27.^1,8

     George John Sunley was born in 1857 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire.² He was the son of John Sunley and Elizabeth (?)
In the census of 7 April 1861 in Waterside Lane, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, he was listed as the son of John Sunley.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 in Waterside Road, St. Marys, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, he was listed as the son of John Sunley.⁴
George married Rose Hannah Walker, daughter of Leonard Walker and Eliza Hill, on 27 December 1880 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire. Book Number C 7.1
Entry Number 409.^5,6,2,7
In the census of 3 April 1881 at Waterside Road, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, George was listed as the Head of Household; a Hemp Dresser, living with his wife.^2,8
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Alexandra Terrace, Buckingham Street, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, George was listed as aged 34 born in Barton upon Humber Lincolnshire, the Head of Household; a Hemp Dresser, living with his wife Rose Hannah, and their children George F., John W., Leonard, Edith, and William.⁹
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 28 Dorington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, George was listed as aged 44 born in Barton on Humber, the Head of Household; a Hemp Dresser, living with his wife Rose Hannah, and 8 of their children George F., John W., Leonard, Edith, William, Ernest, Herbert, and Eliza E.¹⁰
George Sunley, Dresser living at this address.¹¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, George was listed as aged 54 born in Barton on Humber, the Head of Household; a Labourer living with his wife Rose Hannah, and five of their children Edith, Ernest, Herbert, Eliza Elizabeth, and Ada.^12,13 George was a Hemp Dresser.¹⁴
He witnessed the marriage of the marriage of Richard Ely and Edie Sunley on 13 May 1916 in St. Luke's Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,5,14
He witnessed the marriage of the marriage of Joseph Charles Jackson and Ada Sunley on 28 December 1931 in St. Luke's Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,15 His residence at the time of death was 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.¹⁶
George died on 2 July 1935 in 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^17,18 He was the informant on the death certificate of George John Sunley on 2 July 1935 in the 110a Scathoe Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^19,16

     Rose Hannah Walker was born on 30 July 1858 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire. BA1/16
Entry number * 256.^2,1,3,4 She was the daughter of Leonard Walker and Eliza Hill.⁵ Rose Hannah Walker was christened on 15 August 1858 in St. Mary, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire.⁴
In the census of 7 April 1861 in 3 Nags Head Yard, High Street, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, she was listed as the daughter of Leonard Walker.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Sloop "Wanderer", Flixborough, Lincolnshire, she was listed as the daughter of Leonard Walker.⁵ As of 27 December 1880, her married name was Rose Hannah Sunley.^1,7
Rose married George John Sunley, son of John Sunley and Elizabeth (?), on 27 December 1880 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire. Book Number C 7.1
Entry Number 409.^8,9,1,7
In the census of 3 April 1881 in Waterside Road, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire, she was listed as the wife of George John Sunley; (a Hemp Dresser, living with his wife.)^1,10
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 Alexandra Terrace, Buckingham Street, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, she was listed as aged 33 born in Barton upon Humber Lincolnshire, the wife of George John Sunley; (a Hemp Dresser, living with his wife Rose Hannah, and their children George F., John W., Leonard, Edith, and William.)¹¹
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Dorington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 42 born in Barton on Humber, the wife of George John Sunley; (a Hemp Dresser, living with his wife Rose Hannah, and 8 of their children George F., John W., Leonard, Edith, William, Ernest, Herbert, and Eliza E.)¹²
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 52 born in Barton on Humber, married 30 years with nine children all living, the wife of George John Sunley; (a Labourer living with his wife Rose Hannah, and five of their children Edith, Ernest, Herbert, Eliza Elizabeth, and Ada.)^13,14 Rose Hannah Sunley was on 2 July 1935 in 110a Scathoe Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^15,16
Rose died on 25 November 1938 in 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, at the age of 80.¹⁷
Rose died on 25 November 1938 in the Grimsby registration district at the age of 80.¹⁸

     George Fields Sunley was born on 30 April 1881 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire.^3,1,4 He was the son of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker.^5,1,2 George Fields Sunley was baptised on 29 May 1881 in St. Mary's Church, Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire.²
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 Alexandra Terrace, Buckingham Street, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he was listed as aged 9 born in Barton on Humber Lincolnshire, the son of George John Sunley.⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Dorington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as a Manilla Spinner, aged 19 born in Barton on Humber, the son of George John Sunley.⁷
George married Lily Cheese on 24 April 1904 in All Saints' Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^8,9,10
He witnessed the marriage of Florence Edith Barber and his brother, John William Sunley, on 16 February 1907 in All Saints' Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire; The marriage was witnessed by George Fields Sunley (Groom's brother), and Ethel Blanche Barber (Bride's sister.)^11,10,12
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 184 Convamore Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, George was listed as the Head of Household; a Manilla Preparer living with his wife Lily and their son George Leonard 5, also a boarder widow Charlotte Pattison 70.¹³ He enlisted in World War I as following his younger brothers death, killed in action in France on the 13-10-1915, he volunteered for service in the Army and mobilized on the 01-08-1916 on 11 December 1915 in 184 Convamore Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.⁴ He was killed in action in France on 25 August 1918 aged 38 and is commemorated on the Panel for the Missing in Vis-en-Artois Cemetery, Vis-en-Artois, Pas-de-Calais, France; K-I-A while serving with the Machine Gun Corps in France.^1,5,4

     Leonard Sunley was born on 10 April 1885 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire.^2,3 He was the son of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 Alexandra Terrace, Buckingham Street, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he was listed as aged 5 born in Barton on Humber Lincolnshire, the son of George John Sunley.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Dorington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as a Manilla Spinner aged 15 born in Barton on Humber, the son of George John Sunley.⁵
Leonard married Jane Annie Betts on 5 October 1909 in Old Clee Parish Church, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 71 Buller Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Leonard was listed as the Head of Household; a Railway Engine Stoker living with his wife Jane Annie 25 and their 3mth old son William Leonard.⁷
He witnessed the marriage of the marriage of Joseph Charles Jackson and Ada Sunley on 28 December 1931 in St. Luke's Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^6,8
Leonard died in 1965 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.⁹

     John William Sunley was born on 17 December 1882 in Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire.^3,1,4,5 He was the son of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker.^6,4
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 Alexandra Terrace, Buckingham Street, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he was listed as aged 8 born in Barton on Humber Lincolnshire, the son of George John Sunley.⁷
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Dorington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as a Manilla Spinner aged 18 born in Barton on Humber, the son of George John Sunley.⁸
John married Florence Edith Barber, daughter of Samuel John Barber and Edith Elizabeth Austrin, on 16 February 1907 in All Saints' Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. He was a Bachelor aged 24, a Twine Spinner residing at 94 Convamore Road. His father was listed as George John Sunley, a Hemp Dresser. The marriage was witnessed by George Fields Sunley (Groom's brother), and Ethel Blanche Barber (Bride's sister.)^2,9,10
On 12 March 1909, at the time of the baptism of their daughter Edith Elizabeth Sunley, John and Florence lived at 78 Castle Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. John was a Twine Spinner.¹¹
In the 1910-11 Grimsby & Cleethorpes Directory John was listed at 41 Ravenspurn Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. He was a Twine Spinner.¹²
On 31 January 1911, at the time of the baptism of their son John Sunley, John and Florence lived at 41 Ravenspurn Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. John was a Twine Spinner.¹³
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 41 Ravenspurn Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, John was listed as aged 28 born in Barton on Humber, the Head of Household; a Twine Spinner, living with his wife Florence Edith, and their two children Edith, and John.¹⁴
John served in World War I between 1914 and 1920. He was in the Machine Gun Corp, Private 60129.¹⁵
He was awarded the Military Medal, as reported in the Supplement to the London Gazette Issue 30389, page 11973, on 16 November 1917. The Military Medal was awarded to other ranks for "acts of gallantry and devotion to duty under fire".^16,17,15
In the Grimsby Newspaper published on 10 June 1918, after the death of his brother William, he was recorded as being a prisoner of war. His address was shown as 62 Buller Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^16,18
He witnessed the marriage of William Herbert Sutherland and his daughter, Edith Elizabeth Sunley, on 16 February 1932 in St. Stephen's Church, Roberts Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^6,9,19
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, John and his wife Florence, were listed as living in 90 Eleanor Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. He was born on 17 December 1882, and his occupation was a Coal Hoist Labourer (Tipper). Also listed was their son-in-law William H. Sutherland, and their daughter Edith E. Sutherland.⁵
His wife, Florence, died in 1958 in the Grimsby registration district.^20,21,9
Prior to his death, John lived at 90 Eleanor Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.²²
John died on 27 January 1962 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, at the age of 79.^23,22
His estate was probated to his son, John Sunley, on 30 March 1962 in Lincoln Register Office, Lincoln, Lincolnshire.²²

     Lily Cheese was born in 1881.²
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 26 Fraser Street, Clee, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person.³
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Fraser Street, Clee, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person.⁴
Lily married George Fields Sunley, son of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker, on 24 April 1904 in All Saints' Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,5,6 As of 24 April 1904, her married name was Lily Sunley.¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 184 Convamore Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as the wife of George Fields Sunley; (a Manilla Preparer living with his wife Lily and their son George Leonard 5, also a boarder widow Charlotte Pattison 70.)⁷
Lily died in 1961 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.⁸

     Florence Edith Barber was born on 10 October 1882 in Gorleston, Suffollk.^2,1 She was the daughter of Samuel John Barber and Edith Elizabeth Austrin.^3,4
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Bedford Street, Clee, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 8 born in Gorlestone Norfolk, the daughter of Samuel John Barber.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 6 Harold Street, Clee, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as a Fishing Net Braider, aged 18 born in Gorleston Suffolk, the daughter of Edith Hand a Widow, living with her children Florence, Hannah, Samuel, Ethel, Percy, William, and youngest daughter Edith Hand.^3,5 As of 16 February 1907, her married name was Florence Edith Sunley.⁶
Florence married John William Sunley, son of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker, on 16 February 1907 in All Saints' Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. She was a Spinster aged 24 residing at 182 Convamore Road. Her father was listed as Samuel John Barber, a Fisherman deceased. The marriage was witnessed by George Fields Sunley (Groom's brother), and Ethel Blanche Barber (Bride's sister.)^7,8,9
On 12 March 1909, at the time of the baptism of their daughter Edith Elizabeth Sunley, Florence and John lived at 78 Castle Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. John was a Twine Spinner.¹⁰
On 31 January 1911, at the time of the baptism of their son John Sunley, Florence and John lived at 41 Ravenspurn Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. John was a Twine Spinner.¹¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 41 Ravenspurn Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 28 born in Gorleston Suffolk, married 4 years with 2 children - both living, the wife of John William Sunley; (a Twine Spinner, living with his wife Florence Edith, and their two children Edith, and John.)²
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, Florence and her husband John, were listed as living in 90 Eleanor Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. She was born on 10 October 1882 and her occupation was Unpaid Dometic Duties. Also listed was their son-in-law William H. Sutherland, and their daughter Edith E. Sutherland.¹²
Florence died in 1958 in the Grimsby registration district.^13,14,8
Her husband, John, died on 27 January 1962 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, at the age of 79.^15,16

     Jane Annie Betts was born in 1886 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,2
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 15 Front Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person.³
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 60 Turnard Street, Clee, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person.⁴ As of 5 October 1909, her married name was Jane Annie Sunley.¹
Jane married Leonard Sunley, son of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker, on 5 October 1909 in Old Clee Parish Church, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 at 71 Buller Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Jane was listed as the Head of Household; a Railway Engine Stoker living with his wife Jane Annie 25 and their 3mth old son William Leonard.² She was the informant on the death certificate of Rose Hannah Sunley on 25 November 1938 in 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire,daughter in law of 77 Humberstone Road Grimsby.⁵

     Edith Sunley was born in 1888 in Drypool, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire.^2,3,4 Edith Sunley also went by the name of Edie Sunley.⁵ She was the daughter of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker.^3,1
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 Alexandra Terrace, Buckingham Street, Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, she was listed as aged 3 born in Hull, the daughter of George John Sunley.⁶
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Dorington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 13 born in Hull Yorkshire, the daughter of George John Sunley.⁷
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 23 born in Hull Yorkshire, working for a Mineral Water Manufacturers, the daughter of George John Sunley.^8,9 At the time of her marriage she lived at 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.³
Edie married Richard Ely on 13 May 1916 in St. Luke's Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^2,10,3 As of 13 May 1916, her married name was Edith Ely.^1,2 Edith Sunley was the informant on the death certificate of George John Sunley on 2 July 1935 in the 110a Scathoe Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^11,12 As of 2 July 1935, Edith Sunley lived at 82 Sixhill Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.¹²
Edith died in 1964 in 34 Fairfax Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.¹³

     Richard Ely was born on 25 October 1892 in 200 Willington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^3,1,4
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 200 Willington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as the son of an unknown person.⁵
Edward Ely, Gardener living at this address.⁶ At the time of his marriage he was a Soldier residing at in Forest Row, Sussex.²
Richard married Edie Sunley, daughter of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker, on 13 May 1916 in St. Luke's Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^7,3,2
During World War I, he was a Gunner R.F.A., listed from 1 Wragby Street Grimsby.⁸ In in 1941, at the time of his daugher's marriage Richard Ely was a Clerk at Grimsby Gas Works.^9,10 Richard Ely lived at 34 Fairfax Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.¹⁰
Richard died on 27 December 1972 in Littlecoates House, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, at the age of 80.^3,4

     Edith May Ely was born on 25 April 1920 in 82 Sixhills Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.³ She was the daughter of Richard Ely and Edith Sunley.^2,3 As of after 1921, Edith May Ely also went by the name of Edie Ely. At the time of her marriage she was a Machinist living at in 82 Sixhills Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.² As of 14 May 1941, her married name was Edith May Johnson.
Edith married Stanley Johnson, son of Arthur Johnson and Alice (?), on 14 May 1941 in All Saints' Church, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^4,2 As of 1972, Edith May Ely and Stanley Johnson lived at 29 Clifton Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, most of their married life.⁵ Edith May Ely was the informant on the death certificate of her aunt, Eliza Elizabeth Cockayne on 3 February 1972 in Scartho Road Hospital, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^6,5 Edith May Ely was the informant on the death certificate of Richard Ely on 27 December 1972 in Littlecoates House, Grimsby, Lincolnshire,of 29 Clifton Road Grimsby.^6,7
Edith died on 18 December 2002 in Diana Princess of Wales Hospital Hospital, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, at the age of 82.^6,8

     Ada Sunley was born in 1903 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker.¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 8 born in Grimsby, the daughter of George John Sunley.^4,5 As of 28 December 1931, her married name was Jackson.¹
Ada married Joseph Charles Jackson on 28 December 1931 in St. Luke's Church, Heneage Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,6

     Ernest Sunley was born in March 1893 in East Sculcoates, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire.^2,3 He was the son of George John Sunley and Rose Hannah Walker.^4,5
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Dorington Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 8 born in Hull Yorkshire, the son of George John Sunley.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Wragby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as a Labourer, aged 18 born in Hull Yorkshire, the son of George John Sunley.^7,8 Ernest on 13 October 1915 was 2728 Private was killed in action when serving with the 1st/5th Battalian of the Lincolnshire Regiment in France, aged 22.. He is commemorated on the panel for the missing at the Loos-en-Gohelle, Dud Corner Cemetery, Par-de-Calais, France.⁵

     Edith Elizabeth Sunley was born on 18 February 1909 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^3,4,1,2,5 She was the daughter of John William Sunley and Florence Edith Barber.^1,2 She was baptised on 12 March 1909 in St. Stephen's Church, Roberts Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.⁶ At the time of her baptism, she lived with her parents John and Florence at 78 Castle Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.⁶
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 41 Ravenspurn Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 2 born in Great Grimsby, the daughter of John William Sunley.¹
As of 16 February 1932, her married name was Edith Elizabeth Sutherland.^3,7
Edith married William Herbert Sutherland on 16 February 1932 in St. Stephen's Church, Roberts Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^3,4,7
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, Elizabeth was living with her husband at her parents' home in 90 Eleanor Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire. She was born on 18 February 1909, and her occupation was Unpaid Dometic Duties.⁵
Her husband's, William, death was registered in January 1993 in the Grimsby registration district.⁸
Edith died in February 1993 in the Caistor registration district.⁹

     William Herbert Sutherland was born on 28 February 1908 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. He was the son of John & Alice Sutherland née Ramster.^3,1,4,5,2
William married Edith Elizabeth Sunley, daughter of John William Sunley and Florence Edith Barber, on 16 February 1932 in St. Stephen's Church, Roberts Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^3,6,7
William served in World War II. He joined the Royal Artillery, and his service number was 885754.⁸
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, William was listed as living in 90 Eleanor Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, the home of his wife Edith's parents. He was born on 29 September 1939, and his occupation was a Fish Packer. [MO]; Also listed was their son-in-law William H. Sutherland, and their daughter Edith E. Sutherland.¹
William died in January 1993 in the Grimsby registration district at the age of 84.⁵
His wife's, Edith, death was registered in February 1993 in the Caistor registration district.⁹

     William Leonard Sunley was born on 11 January 1911 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,2 He was the son of Leonard Sunley and Jane Annie Betts.¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 71 Buller Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, he was listed as the son of Leonard Sunley and Jane Annie Sunley.³
William married Minnie Nixon on 3 February 1938 in Old Clee Parish Church, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire. brides father Edgar Nixon was a witness.^1,4
William died in March 2004 in Lincolnshire at the age of 93.⁵

     Minnie Nixon was born on 1 July 1912 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,2 As of 3 February 1938, her married name was Minnie Sunley.¹
Minnie married William Leonard Sunley, son of Leonard Sunley and Jane Annie Betts, on 3 February 1938 in Old Clee Parish Church, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire. brides father Edgar Nixon was a witness.^1,3
Minnie died in May 1996 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, at the age of 83.²

     Eva Sunley was born in 1917 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leonard Sunley and Jane Annie Betts.¹ As of 29 August 1936, her married name was Foster.¹
Eva married Horace David Foster on 29 August 1936 in Old Clee Parish Church, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire.¹