William Hugh Tomasson
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Sir William Hugh Tomasson KBE MVO KPM (1858 – 12 October 1922) was chief constable of Nottinghamshire County Constabulary, later known as the Nottinghamshire Police.[1] He served in that position from 1 December 1892, until his death whilst still in office, on 12 October 1922.
Tomasson was born in Barnby Moor, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, and was educated at Clifton College.
Between 1882 and 1887 he resided at Grove House in Brunt Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.[2]
In 1898 he moved to Woodthorpe House, Woodthorpe Grange Park, Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire, where his family resided until 1930.[1][3]
For 22 years Tomasson was Honorary Secretary of the Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, and on retiring received a testimonial, £564 being presented.