Francis John Tansley was born in Bedworth, Warwickshire, England on 21 August 1898 and was baptised in Bedworth, Warwickshire, England on 25 September 1898. His parents were John Edward Tansley and Alice Eva Tansley, nee Gibson. His wife was a Bronetta Gertrude ?? but also a Violet H. Hewett could be found. He resided with his wife Bronetta in St. Pancras, London, England in 1939.

Wills and Administrations, 1986
Tansley, Francis John, of Old Roselyon Manor Nursing Home, St. Blazey, Par, Cornwall, died 25 April 1986. Probate Bristol 01 July not exceeding £40000.

The Institution of Civil Engineers, Great George Street, Westminster, S. W. 1
Election as member or associate member
Francis John Tansley,
of Sir William Arrol & Co. Ltd., 85, Preston Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow, being upwards of twenty-five years of age, born on the 21^st August 1898, of British nationality, and being desirous of belonging The Institution of Civil Engineers. . . . He is at present engaged as Assistant Engineer in Civil Engineering Department of Sir William Arrol & Co. Ltd., Glasgow.
General education: at Bede Collegiate School, Sunderland.
Course of scientific engineering study: at The Technical College, Sunderland [B. Sc. (Engineering), London] for a period of 3 years.
Practical training: Apprenticeship (April 1916 - September 1919) with N. E. Marine Engineering Co. Ltd., Wallsend and Sunderland for a total period of 1.5 years in the office, and 2.5 years in or on works.