I’d like to introduce…

Edward George "Ted" Turner

Edward George Turner, known affectionately to his family and friends as Ted, was a kind hearted, gregarious, right jolly English gent, loved by all who knew him. He was born on the 27th of June 1911 at Blake Cottage, Horn Street in Winslow, Buckinghamshire, where his father was employed as head groom to Mr Gosling of Blake House.

And His Lovely Wife…

phyllis

Miss Phyllis Mary Collins, daughter of William Collins, publican of the George Inn in Winslow, which is where Ted met her one fateful day in the 1930s

Phyllis Mary Collins
Female 1915 - 2002


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  • Birth  23 Mar 1915  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Address:
    St Giles 
    • She was an only child and as such was doted on by parents who provided her with everything she could want that was within their means.
    Gender  Female 
    Education  1922  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    a very elite, private school 
    Address:
    the Northampton School for Girls 
    Northampton Girls Seconday School 1920-1930    		 Northampton Girls Seconday School 1920-1930
    Occupation  1960  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    selling shoes 
    Address:
    Steve Clark's Shoe Store 
    • , which was home to the famous Clark shoe brand. She worked there for years. In her retirement she and Ted traveled abroad often, and spent their free time enjoying their six grandchildren, including three who lived in America.
    Died  2 Oct 2002  Leicester, Leicestershire Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Cause: of pneumonia 
    Address:
    the Royal Infirmary 
    • [person:first] outlived Ted by a couple of years, missing him terribly all the while, and died< [Desc]>< [Date]>< [person:Age]>< [PlaceDetails]>< [Place:first]>. present at [Person:hisher] death.>>
    Person ID  I15  Turner Collins Genealogy
    Last Modified  16 Jan 2011 

    Father  William Collins,   b. 16 Oct 1875, Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1955, Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mother  Violet Mabel Moyses,   b. 22 Sep 1892, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Nov 1959, Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence  1914  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    at her family home 
    Address:
    Bridge Street 
    Married  1 Jul 1914  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence  1930  Winslow, Buckinghamshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    the George pub 
    Residence  1950  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    following William's retirement, they lived with their daughter 
    Family ID  F9  Group Sheet

    Family  Edward George TURNER,   b. 27 Jun 1911, Winslow, Buckinghamshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Feb 2000, Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence  1938  London, Middlesex Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Address:
    7a Wimpole Mews 
    Married  26 Jan 1938  Winslow, Buckinghamshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Address:
    the parish church 
    Collins Turner Wedding    		 Collins Turner Wedding
    Residence  1940  Winslow, Buckinghamshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Address:
    The George, the pub run by Phyll's parents 
    Residence  1946  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Residence  1955  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Address:
    18 Hunter Street 
    Residence  1959  Northampton, Northamptonshire Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Address:
    132 Towcester Road 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Family ID  F5  Group Sheet

  • Photos
    Phyllis Mary Collins    		Phyllis Mary Collins

  • Sources 
    1. [S469] England Civil Registrations, birth certificate; Phylis Mary Collins; 1915; Apr-May-Jun, Northampton, 3b/ 71.

    2. [S470] Turner Family Papers, Phylis Turner, notes on her life; Details provided by Phylis and her daughter and son.

    3. [S223] Vital Record, Certified Copy, England, Death; 2 October 2002; Phyllis Turner; Aylestone, Leicestershire; Ann Varrieur.

    4. [S469] England Civil Registrations, marriage certificate; Edward Turner and Phylis Collins; 1938; Jan-Feb-Mar, Winslow, 3a/2115/9.

    5. [S470] Turner Family Papers, Edward George Turner Biographical Sketch, typescript; prepared by family for memorial service.

    6. [S223] Vital Record, Certified Copy, England, Death; 27 June 1955; William Collins; Northampton, Northamptonshire; Ann Varrieur.



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