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     Leonarn Harold Groves was born on 26 March 1909; and his birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1909.^3,4,5 He married Marjorie Bell, daughter of Harry Bell and Emily Mary Rice, on 21 September 1935 at St Paul, Kingston Hill, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey NE registration office in the September quarter 1935.^1,2,6 Leonarn Harold Groves died in 1990 at Sussex, England; and his death was recorded at Hove registration office in the September quarter 1990.⁷

     Lilian Tickner was born in 1886 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the September quarter 1886.² She was baptized on 5 September 1886 at St Anne, Wandsworth, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Tickner and Rosina Ann Hockham.¹ Lilian Tickner appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 5, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 15, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.⁴

     Charles William Edwin Springett was baptized on 16 April 1882 at All Saints, Clapton Park, Hackney, London, England.^2,3 He married Rosina Maud Tickner, daughter of William Tickner and Rosina Ann Hockham, on 16 February 1908 at St Faith, Wandsworth, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the March quarter 1908.^1,3 Charles William Edwin Springett died in 1910 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Wandsworth registration office in the June quarter 1910.⁴

     Margaret C Slyfield was born on 6 September 1898 at Lincoln, Iowa, United States of America.^1,2 She was the daughter of Fredrick Albert Slyfield and Elsie E Beueles.¹ Margaret C Slyfield appeared on the census of 1900 at Lincoln, Iowa, United States of America, as daughter, age 1, birthplace Lincoln, United States of America.¹ She appeared on the census of 1910 at Dane, Wisconsin, United States of America, as Margaret E Slyfield, age 11, birthplace Iowa, other family members were recorded as father Frederick A Slyfield, mother Elvis E Slyfield.³ She appeared on the census of 1920 at Platteville, Grant, Wisconsin, United States of America, as daughter, age 21, single, birthplace Iowa.⁴ She died on 27 June 1964 at Wisconsin, United States of America, at age 65; and her death was recorded at Wisconsin death register.⁵

     Minnie Louise Tickner was baptized on 28 October 1888 at St Anne, Wandsworth, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the December quarter 1888.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Tickner and Rosina Ann Hockham.¹ Minnie Louise Tickner appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 3, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 12, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.⁴

     William Henry Swaisland was born on 23 November 1886; and his birth was recorded at Chelsea registration office in the March quarter 1887.^2,3 He married Helen Louisa Baigent, daughter of Frederick Baigeant and Caroline Hannah Kelly, on 25 May 1912 at St Stephen, Battersea, Wandsworth, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth Registration office in the June quarter 1912.^1,4

     Alfred Faulkner was born on 24 August 1868 at Lambeth, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Lambeth registration office in the December quarter 1868.^2,3,4 He married Ellen Sophia Faulkner, daughter of Matthew Alfred Faulkner and Eliza Stevens, in 1894 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the September quarter 1894.¹ Alfred Faulkner appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 32, birthplace Lambeht, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 72 Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, England, as head, age 42, married, birthplace Lambeth, Surrey, England.⁵ He lived in 1929 at Faris Style Woodham Lane, New Haw, Surrey, England.⁶ He lived in 1939 at 406 Woodham Lane, West Byfleet, Surrey, England.⁶ He died on 22 April 1942 at Faris Style Woodham Lane, New Haw, Surrey, England, at age 73; and his death was recorded at Surrey NW registratio office in the June quarter 1942.^7,8

     Alan Oliver Faulkner was born on 22 July 1895 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1895.^1,2 He was the son of Harry Matthew Faulkner and Elizabeth Gadd.¹ Alan Oliver Faulkner was baptized on 14 August 1895 at St Luke, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Son, age 5, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 196 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as son, age 15, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.⁵ He married Annie May Mills on 30 May 1920 at St Peter, Norbiton, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1920.^6,7 Alan Oliver Faulkner died in 1976 at Sussex, England; and his death was recorded at Chichester registration office in the March quarter 1976.²

     Frank Archibald Faulkner was born on 29 May 1897; and his birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the June quarter 1897.² He was the son of Harry Matthew Faulkner and Elizabeth Gadd.¹ Frank Archibald Faulkner was baptized on 16 July 1897 at St Luke, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.^1,3,4 He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 196 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as son, age 13, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.⁵ He married Lilian Amy Phillips on 1 April 1923 at St Peter, Petersham, Surrey, England.^6,7 Frank Archibald Faulkner died on 21 November 1959 at 2 Bute Gardens, Sudbrook Lane, Petersham, Surrey, England, at age 62.⁸

     Catherine Ann Tickner was born in 1894; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the December quarter 1894.² She was the daughter of William Tickner and Rosina Ann Hockham.¹ Catherine Ann Tickner appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 7, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 81 Allfarthing Lane, Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 18, single, birthplace Wandsworth, England.³

     Reginald Harry Faulkner was born on 30 June 1899 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1899.^1,2,3 He was the son of Harry Matthew Faulkner and Elizabeth Gadd.¹ Reginald Harry Faulkner was baptized on 19 July 1899 at St Luke, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 196 Acre Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as son, age 11, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.⁵ He married Florence Annie Johnson in 1922 at Yorkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at York registration office in the September quarter 1922.⁶ Reginald Harry Faulkner died on 8 July 1975 at 36 Cemetery Road, York, Yorkshire, England, at age 76; and his death was recorded at York registration office in the September quarter 1975.^3,7

     Donald Richard Crabb was born in 1907; and his birth was recorded at Greenwich record office in the September quarter 1907.¹ He was the son of Walter Richard Crabb and Sophie Dimond.¹ Donald Richard Crabb appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 84 Aspinall Road, Brockley, London, England, as son, age 3, birthplace Rock.² He died in 1967 at Kent, England; and his death was recorded at Dartford Kent Registration office in the September quarter 1967.³

     Elizabeth Beatrice Tickner was baptized on 10 May 1896 at St Faith, Wandsworth, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the June quarter 1896.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Tickner and Rosina Ann Hockham.¹ Elizabeth Beatrice Tickner appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 5, birthplace Wandsworth, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 81 Allfarthing Lane, Wandsworth, London, England, as Beatrice Tickner, daughter, age 16, birthplace Wandsworth, England.⁴

     Doreen Grace Gillings was born in 1923; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1923.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas Gillings and Grace Pink.¹

     Emily Louise Bister was born on 1 November 1878 at Bromley, Middlesex, England; and her birth was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the December quarter 1878.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of George Bister and Ellen Philbrook.¹ Emily Louise Bister was baptized on 5 February 1879 at Holy Trinity, Mile End Old Town, London, England; as born 3 November 1878 and her parents were of 10 Bow Road.⁵ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Bromley, Middlesex, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Bromley, Middlesex.¹ She was educated on 12 February 1883 at Marner Road School, Tower Hamlets, London, England; and she was the son of George Bister, 4 Reeves Road.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 4 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Bow, London, and she was a Scholar.⁶ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at St Botolph, Aldgate, London, England, as Housemaid, age 22, single, birthplace Middlesex.⁷ As of 26 June 1909, her married name was Collyer.⁸ She married Alfred Collyer on 26 June 1909 at St Andrew, Poplar, London, England; and their marriage, after Banns were read, was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the June quarter 1909. She was a 30 year old spinster, daughter of George Bister, Verger. He was a 25 year old bachelor, Gas worker, son of James Collyer, Stevedore. Address 4 Reeves Road.^8,9 Emily Louise Bister appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as Emily Bister, Daughter, married two years, age 32, birthplace Bath Road, Bromley, Middlesex.¹⁰ She and Alfred Collyer lived on 29 September 1939 at 12 Tiverton AVenue, lford, Essex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register; she was age 60 and he was age 55 and was employed at the Gas Works.¹¹ As of 1943, her married name was Womack.¹² Emily Louise Bister married Herbert Womack in 1943 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Brentwood Registration district in the December quarter 1943.¹³ Emily Louise Bister died in 1953 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded at Brentwood Registration district in the September quarter 1953.¹⁴

     Harold Saxon Bister was born on 21 March 1880 at Bromley, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the June quarter 1880.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of George Bister and Ellen Philbrook.¹ Harold Saxon Bister was baptized on 2 May 1880 at St Leonard and St Mary, Tower Hamlets, London, England; as son of George, Railway Servant, and Ellen Bister of Bromley.⁵ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Bromley, Middlesex.¹ He was educated on 27 June 1887 at Dalgleish Street School, Tower Hamlets, London, England; recorded as the son of George Bister of 4 Reeves Road.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 4 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Bromley, London, and he was a Scholar.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as Son, single, age 21, birthplace Bromley, London, and he was an Electrical Wireman's Labourer.⁷

He married Edith Lilian Malcolm on 19 December 1908 at St Andrew, Poplar, London, England; and their marriage, after Banns were read, was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the December quarter 1908. She was a 21 year old spinster of 39 Abbots Road, Upton Park, daughter of David James Malcolm, Ship's Clerk. He was a 28 year old bachelor, Labourer, of 4 Reeves Road, son of George Bister, Verger.^8,9,10 Harold Saxon Bister appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as Son, married, age 31, (married 2 years with 1 child born alive and still living), birthplace Bromley, Middlesex, and he worked as a Railway Carriage Cleaner.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 40 Caulfield Road, East Ham, Essex, England, also as Visitor of David and Eliza Malcolm and family, age 31, married, birthplace Bromley, London, and he was a Carriage Cleaner on the Railway.^12,13,14 He and Edith Lilian Malcolm lived on 29 September 1939 at Essex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register.¹⁵ Harold Saxon Bister died in 1978 at Essex, England; and his death was recorded at Waltham Forest Registration district in the December quarter 1978.⁴

      Margaret Vannert Hamilton Bowie also went by the name of Greta.² Margaret Vannert Hamilton Bowie was also known as Margaret Vennert Hamilton Bowie.³ Her married name was Arundel.⁵ She was born on 16 March 1897 at Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.^1,5,6,7 She was the daughter of John Bowie and Agnes Hamilton.⁴ Margaret Vannert Hamilton Bowie appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 21 High Craigends, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Kilsyth, Stirlingshire.¹ She emigrated in July 1920 from Scotland; to Australia with her family.⁵ She was recalled by her Nephew in his Autobiography that she 'had been in the Women's Army during the war, but after the war found that work was hard to get.²' She married Patrick William Arundel in 1922 at Victoria, Australia; and their marriage was recorded in Victoria.^5,8,2,9 Margaret Vannert Hamilton Bowie was an elector registered on the Australian Electoral Rolls and she did home duties. Aso she has an entry at Yarraville, Maribyrnong in 1924 at 6 Lynch Street, Maribyrnong, Footscray, Victoria, Australia.¹⁰ She was an elector registered on the Australian Electoral Rolls and she was involved in home duties between 1931 and 1949 at 27 Reed Street, Spotswood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.¹¹ She died on 6 March 1968 at Newport, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at age 70; and her death was recorded in Victoria.^5,3

     Maurice Albert Canty was born on 14 March 1916 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Croydon Registration district in the March quarter 1916; his mother's maiden name was Goddard.^3,2 He was the Son of John Edwin Canty and Dorothy Stuart Boyd Goddard whose marriage was recorded at Croydon Registration district in the September quarter 1914.^4,5 He lived in 1937 at 36 Hartswood Road, Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England; and he was on the London Electoral Register at this address with his parents.⁶ He lived on 29 September 1939 at Lincolnshire, England; where he was on the 1939 Register in the Grimsby area.⁷ He was listed in The London Gazette during World War II as Cadet Number 207036 of the Royal Regiment of Artillery to be Second Lieutenant from 6 Septembr 1941.^8,9 He married Diana Elizabeth Grenville Levason, daughter of Cecil Burleigh Leopold Grenville Levason and Lily Iona Angus, in 1947 at Buckinghamshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Amersham Registration district in the June quarter 1947.¹ Maurice Albert Canty lived between 1954 and 1955 at 12 Lanark Mansions, Lanark Road, Paddington, London, England; where he was on the London Electoral Register.¹⁰ He died in 2005 at Cornwall, England; and his death was recorded at Truro Registration district in October 2005.²

      Her married name was Parrant.² Emmie Elizabeth Mary Viner was born on 14 February 1913 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the March quarter 1913.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Viner and Elizabeth Alice Frances Mepham.¹ Emmie Elizabeth Mary Viner was baptized on 25 May 1913 at Holy Trinity, West End, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Albert John Parrant in 1930 at Berkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Easthampstead registration office in the September quarter 1930.² Emmie Elizabeth Mary Viner died in 1995; and her death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in the De3cember quarter 1995.⁵

     Marjorie Ellen Faulkner was born on 30 September 1894 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the December quarter 1894.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Alfred Faulkner and Ellen Sophia Faulkner.¹ Marjorie Ellen Faulkner appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 72 Gonville Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 16, single, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.⁴ She lived in 1929 at Faris Style Woodham Lane, New Haw, Surrey, England.⁵ She lived in 1939 at 406 Woodham Lane, West Byfleet, Surrey, England.⁶ She died on 17 March 1983 at 1 Grove House, 46 Jameson Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England, at age 88; and her death was recorded at Hastings & Rother registration office in the March quarter 1983.^3,7

      Her married name was Sleet.^1,2 Margaret Lilian Priest was born on 12 April 1891 at Bath, Somerset, England.^1,3 She married Arthur Henry Sleet, son of Reuben George Sleet and Mary Eliza Sewell, in 1919 at St Andrew, Walcot, Bath, Somerset, England; and their marriage was recorded in in the September quarter 1919 at Bath record office.^1,2 Margaret Lilian Priest died in 1980 at Kent, England; and her death was recorded at Bromley registration office in the June quarter 1980.³

      Her married name was Daborn.¹ Irene Mathias was born on 25 December 1913.² She married Edward Daborn, son of Percy John Daborn and Jessie Violet Cooper, in 1935; and their marriage was recorded at Dartford record office in the December quarter 1935.¹ Irene Mathias died in 1980 at Kent, England; and her death was recorded at Bexley Registration office in the June quarter 1980.²

     Mary Lilian Sleet was born in 1921 at London, England; and her birth was recorded at Camberwell record office in the September quarter 1921.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Henry Sleet and Margaret Lilian Priest.¹

      Her married name was Dean.² Ethel Maud Bister was born on 11 January 1882 at Bromley, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the March quarter 1882.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of George Bister and Ellen Philbrook.¹ Ethel Maud Bister was baptized on 26 February 1882 at All Hallows, Southwark, London, England; and her parents lived at 2 Reeves Road.⁵ She was educated on 24 August 1885 at Marner Road School, Tower Hamlets, London, England; as daughter of George Bister of 4 Reeves Road, Bromley.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 4 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as Daughter, age 9, birthplace Bromley, London, and she was a Scholar.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as Daughter, single, age 21, birthplace Bromley, London, and she was a Mid Day Waitress.⁶ She married Edward Frederick Dean on 25 December 1905 at St Andrew, Poplar, London, England; and their marriage, after Banns were read, was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the December quarter 1905. She was a 23 year old Spinster of 4 Reeves Road, daughter of George Bister, Verger. He was a 22 year old Bachelor of the same address, son of Edward Frederick Dean, Painter.^2,7 Ethel Maud Bister appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 70 Fairfoot Road, Bow, London, England, and as Wife, age 29, birthplace Bromley, London, England; in five years of marriage she had no children born alive.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Reeves Road, Bromley, London, England, as also Ethel Bister, Daughter, married 5 years, birthplace Bromley, Middlesex.⁹ She and Edward Frederick Dean lived on 16 April 1916 at 26 Gurley Street, Poplar, London, England; at the time their Daughter Ethel Helen Dean was Baptised, when he was a Motor Driver.¹⁰ Ethel Maud Bister and Edward Frederick Dean lived on 29 September 1939 at 22 Merlin Gardens, Lewisham, London, England; where they were on the 1939 Register, when he was a Retired Clerk.⁴ Ethel Maud Bister died in 1969 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded at Brentwood Registration district in the September quarter 1969.¹¹

      Mary Bowie was also known as May.³ Her married name was Fraser.⁴ She was born circa 1899 at Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of John Bowie and Agnes Hamilton.² Mary Bowie appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 21 High Craigends, Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Kilsyth, Stirlingshire.¹ She emigrated in July 1920 from Scotland; to Australia with her family.⁴ She was described by Alan Muggridge as follows: 'Mary Bowie left Australia in the late 1920s or early 30s to visit a maternal uncle in South Africa. While she was there she married a David Fraser, and did not come back to Australia.^4,3' She married David Fraser circa 1930 at South Africa.^4,3

     William Andrew Lawrence was born in 1915; and his birth was recorded at Alverstoke record office in the December quarter 1915.¹ He was the son of George Ernest Lawrence and Phillis Laura Burchett.¹

      Her married name was Cannon. Florence Violet Duncton was born on 20 March 1895 at Caterham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Godstone record office in the June quarter 1895.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Henry Duncton and Fanny Bullen.¹ Florence Violet Duncton appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Caterham, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 6, birthplace Caterham, Surrey.¹ She married Allan Leonard Cannon, son of John Cannon and Hannah Bullen, in 1916 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Godstone Registration office in the June quarter 1916.⁴ Florence Violet Duncton died in 1976 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey South Eastern registration office in the June quarter 1976.³

      Her married name was Cracknell.² Charlotte Rose Duncton was born on 14 December 1897 at Caterham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Godstone record office in the March quarter 1898.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of George Henry Duncton and Fanny Bullen.¹ Charlotte Rose Duncton appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 101 Croydon Road, Caterham Valley, Surrey, England, as Rose Charlloe Duncton, daughter, age 13, birthplace Caterham, Surrey, England.⁵ She married William George Cracknell on 20 July 1932 at St Mary, Oxted, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Godstone record office in the September quarter 1932.^2,6 Charlotte Rose Duncton died in 1971 at Kent, England; and her death was recorded at Tonbridge registration office in the December quarter 1971.⁷

     Frederick Alexander Sturgeon was baptized on 1 February 1893 at St John Heselydown, Southwark, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Saint Olave Registration office in the March quarter 1893.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Edward Sturgeon and Alice Sophia Jackson.¹ Frederick Alexander Sturgeon appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Bermondsey, London, England, as son, age 8, birthplace Southwark, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 177 Chuch Street, Chelsea, London, England, as son, age 18, birthplace Southwark, London.⁴ He died on 29 July 1917 at France at age 24; and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission give the following information :-

'Name: STURGEON, FREDERICK ALEXANDER. Initials: F A .Nationality: United Kingdom. Rank: Private. Regiment/Service: Army Service Corps. Unit Text: 594th Mechanical Transport Coy. Age: 24. Date of Death: 29/07/1917. Service No: MS/4822. Additional information: Son of the late William Edward and of Alice S. Sturgeon, of 36, South Parade, Chelsea, London. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: I. A. 23. Cemetery: GODEWAERSVELDE BRITISH CEMETERY.

'Cemetery: GODEWAERSVELDE BRITISH CEMETERY Country: France Locality: Nord Visiting Information: Wheelchair access to this cemtery is possible with some difficulty. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on telephone number 01628 507200. Location Information: Godewaersvelde is a village near the Belgian border, about 16 kilometres south-west of Ieper (in Belgium), and is half-way between Poperinge (in Belgium) and Hazebrouck (in France). The British Cemetery is a little east of the village. Historical Information: The cemetery was begun in July 1917 when three casualty clearing stations were moved to Godewaersvelde. The 37th and the 41st buried in it until November 1917, the 11th until April 1918, and from April to August 1918, during the German offensive in Flanders, field ambulance and fighting units carried on the burials. After the Armistice, the graves of five soldiers of the 110th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery were brought in from a point nearer the Mont des Cats and in May 1953, four graves in Godewaersvelde Churchyard were moved into the cemetery. A considerable French plot was made on the terrace at the higher end of the cemetery in May and June 1918, but these graves were later removed. Godewaersvelde British Cemetery now contains 972 Commonwealth burials of the First World War, and 19 German war graves. The cemetery was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. No. of Identified Casualties: 988.⁵'

     Sidney Thomas Sturgeon was born on 15 April 1895 at Strand, Westminster, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Strand Registration office in the June quarter 1895.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Edward Sturgeon and Alice Sophia Jackson.¹ Sidney Thomas Sturgeon was baptized on 13 May 1896 at St Catherine, Hatcham, London, England.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Bermondsey, London, England, as son, age 5, birthplace Strand, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 177 Chuch Street, Chelsea, London, England, as son, age 15, birthplace Strand, London.⁵ He married Nellie Elizabeth Emma Thorpe in 1923 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chelsea Registration office in the March quarter 1923.⁶ Sidney Thomas Sturgeon died in March 1984 at London, England, at age 88; and his death was recorded at Wandsworth Registration office in March 1984.³

     Frank Sidney Sturgeon was born on 20 May 1914 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the June quarter 1914.^1,2 He was the son of William Edward Sturgeon and Nellie Victoria Lawrence.¹

     John Freeland was christened on 23 May 1675 at Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,3 He was the son of Walter Freeland.² John Freeland married Mary Hone on 11 December 1696 at Horsell, Surrey, England.^4,5 John Freeland left a will on 18 January 1730/31; as follows :-

'John Freeland of Horsell, yeoman 18 Jan 1730/1 to my Wife Mary leasehold messuage & ground adjoining in Horsell in occupation of James Street, wheelwright for life and then to daughter Ann Freeland paying £40 to children or grandchildren per wife's will; to wife featherbed, bedstead and its trappings in new chamber, millpuff bed, bedstead and its trappings in men's chamber, six pairs of sheets (two pairs of fine), four pairs of pillowcases (two pairs belonging to fine sheets), small round table, four tablecloths, six napkins, four handtowels, chest, two trunks and a box of drawers, kettle, pot with hook and hangers, two skillets, fire shovel and tongs, two candlesticks and a peel, four chairs, four pewter dishes, bell metal mortar, warming pan, mashing tub, two knivers, three small drink tubs and wash tub, to daughter Ann Freeland lease of messuage and ground East Guise, Horsell in my occupation and freehold land Southmoore, Horsell I late brought from John Hayward and titles to same, two pieces of freehold meadow and brook land at Pawley, Woking (5 Acres) in my occupation paying to my wife £10 p.a. for life, to my eldest daughter Mary wife of Henry Edmead, jnr guinea and to her daughters Mary and Ann guinea each at 21: to my daughters Ann Freeland and Sarah wife of Richard Bonsey jnr my freehold messuage in Chobham in the occupation of Elizabeth Stenton widow and land to the same called Flexlands, Chobham (18 acres) in the occupation of James Taylor and myself paying 7d p.a. to vicar of Chobham in lue of small tithes, residue to to my daughter Ann and Sarah, execs

Witnesses James Honer, Thomas Holmes, Daniel Stevenson
Proven 12 Mar 1735.⁶'

He died before 1 March 1735.⁷ He was buried on 1 March 1735 at Horsell, Surrey, England.⁷

      Her married name was Freeland.² Mary Hone was born circa 1675.² She married John Freeland, son of Walter Freeland, on 11 December 1696 at Horsell, Surrey, England.^2,1

     Ann Freeland was born circa 1700.¹ She was the daughter of John Freeland and Mary Hone.¹

      Her married name was Bonsey.² Sarah Freeland was born circa 1703.¹ She was the daughter of John Freeland and Mary Hone.¹ Sarah Freeland married Richard Bonsey, son of Richard Boncy, circa 1725.²

     Albert Harold Victor Sturgeon was born on 21 May 1897 at St Pancras, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Pancras Registration office in the June quarter 1897.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Edward Sturgeon and Alice Sophia Jackson.¹ Albert Harold Victor Sturgeon appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Bermondsey, London, England, as son, age 3, birthplace Saint Pancras, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 177 Chuch Street, Chelsea, London, England, as son, age 13, birthplace Camden Town, London.⁴ He married Edith Rose Rendall in 1925 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chelsea Registration office in the December quarter 1925.⁵ Albert Harold Victor Sturgeon died in 1975 at Middlesex, England; and his death was recorded at Chelsea Registration office in the June quarter 1975.³

     Mary Hone was born on 24 March 1657.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Hone and Frances (?).^1,2,3 Mary Hone was christened on 26 April 1657 at Horsell, Surrey, England.^1,2

     Damaris Hone was born on 12 February 1661.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Hone and Frances (?).^1,2,3 Damaris Hone was christened on 23 February 1661 at Horsell, Surrey, England.^1,2 She died before 17 February 1679.³ She was buried on 17 February 1679 at Horsell, Surrey, England.³

      Her married name was Fuller.² Annie Eliza Daunton was born on 7 August 1883; and her birth was recorded at Edmonton record office in the September quarter 1883.³ She was the daughter of Louis Philipe Daunton and Emma Phoebe Dollery.¹ Annie Eliza Daunton was baptized on 7 October 1883 at St Mary, Hornsey, London, England.^1,4 She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Hornsey, London, England, as Daughter, age 7, birthplace Hornsey, Middlesex.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 12 Salisbury Road, Lower Edmonton, Middlesex, England, as daughter, age 27, single, birthplace Hornsey, Middlesex.⁶ She married Walter Fuller in 1918; and their marriage was recorded at Edmonton record office in the September quarter 1918.²

      Her married name was Bowsher.² Ann Carter Reeves was baptized on 21 September 1823 at St Mary, Thorpe, Surrey, England.^3,2,4 She married John Bowsher, son of John Bowsher and Rebecca Daborn, on 24 June 1849 at All Saints, Paddington, London, England.² Ann Carter Reeves appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, England, (Transcribed as Barkin) as Wife, age 47, birthplace Thorpe, Surrey.⁵ She died before 23 June 1872 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Windsor registration office in the June quarter 1872.⁶ She was buried on 23 June 1872 at St John, Egham, Surrey, England.⁷

     Mary Ann Bosher was christened on 3 July 1864 at St John, Egham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Windsor registration office in the March quarter 1864.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Bowsher and Ann Carter Reeves.¹ Mary Ann Bosher appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, England, (Transcribed as Barkin) as Daughter, age 7, birthplace Egham, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Egham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 24, Single, birthplace Egham, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Egham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 37, single, birthplace Egham, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 8 & 9 High Street, Egham, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 47, single, birthplace Egham, Surrey, England.⁷ She died on 3 July 1956 at 25 Grange Road, Egham, Surrey, England, at age 92; and her death was recorded at Surrey N W registration office in the September quarter 1956.^8,9

     David Stowell was born on 26 June 1927 at New Zealand.¹ He was the son of Ernest Walter Stowell and Laurie Mabon Scott.¹ David Stowell died on 19 October 1993 at New Zealand at age 66.^2,3 He was buried on 21 October 1993 at Methven Cemetery, Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand; and he was a Farmer.³

     Thomas George Church was born on 15 October 1889 at Windlesham, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1889.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Church and Kate Slade.¹ Thomas George Church appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Windlesham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as son, age 11, birthplace Windlesham, Surrey, England.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Alma, Church Road, Windlesham, Surrey, England, as son, age 21, birthplace Windlesham, Surrey.⁵ He married Maria Ellen Cornwell in 1933 at Berkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Ticehurst in the September quarter 1933.⁶ Thomas George Church lived on 29 September 1939 at Fairbank Cotts, Bagshot, Surrey, England.³ He died on 28 May 1945 at Fairbanks, Guildford Road, Lightwater, Surrey, England, at age 55; and his death was recorded at Surrey N.W. registration office in the June quarter 1945.^7,8

      Her married name was Sutton.¹ Gertrude May Purdie was born on 7 September 1893 at Hersham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1893.^2,3 She was baptized on 5 November 1893 at St Peter, Hersham, Surrey, England.³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 20 West Grove, Hersham Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 17, single, birthplace Walton On Thames, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Wilfred Sutton, son of George Sutton and Sarah Esther Gains, on 4 April 1925 at St Peter, Hersham, Surrey, England.¹ Gertrude May Purdie died in 1925 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1925.⁵

     Allen Burchett was baptized on 26 May 1889 at Woking St John, Woking, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford registration office in the June quarter 1889.^1,2 He was the son of Levi Burchett and Alice Esther Hursey.¹ Allen Burchett appeared on the census of 1900 at Landis, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States of America, as son, age 11, single, birthplace England.³ He married Katie Holmes in 1908 at New Jersey, United States of America.^4,5 Allen Burchett appeared on the census of 1910 at Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States of America, as head, age 20, married, birthplace England.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1920 at Main Avenue, Landis, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States of America, as head, age 29, married, birthplace England.⁴

      Her married name was Lay.¹ Alfreda C A Boyce was born on 23 February 1912 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Dorking registration office in the March quarter 1912 as Alfreda C A Cox.^2,3 She married William Frederick Lay, son of William Alfred Lay and Edith Janet Burchett, in 1948 at Buckinghamshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Eton, Buckinghamshire registration office in the September quarter 1948.¹ Alfreda C A Boyce died in January 1999 at Surrey, England, at age 86; and her death was recorded at Surrey Northern registration office in January 1999.²

     Christopher Mills was born on 13 March 1893 at Staffordshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the June quarter 1893.^2,3 He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Field Street, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Son of John and Eliza A Mills, age 8, birthplace March End, Staffordshire. His parents and two siblings completed the household.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at March End, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Grandson of Henry Taylor, age 18, birthplace March End, Staffordshire and he was a Steel Moulder. Four other members completed the household.⁵ He married Mary Ann Simmons, daughter of Thomas Simmons and Elizabeth Shaw, in 1912 at Warwickshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Aston Registration district in the September quarter 1912.⁶ Christopher Mills and Mary Ann Simmons lived on 29 September 1939 at Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register.⁷ Christopher Mills died in 1941 at Staffordshire, England; and his death was recorded at Bilston Registration district in the March quarter 1941.⁸

     John Simmons was born on 1 October 1887 at Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1887.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Simmons and Elizabeth Shaw.¹ John Simmons was baptized on 26 October 1887 at Hickman Street Primitive Methodist, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at March End, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Staffordshire.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at March End, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Wednesfield, and he worked as a an Iron ?¹ He married Edith McConkey in 1909 at Staffordshire, England; and their marriage, was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1909.⁶ John Simmons appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 2 Orchard Buldings, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Head, married, age 23, birthplace Wednesfield, Staffordshire, and he worked as an Axle Box Dresser. His wife and one son completed the household.⁷ He lived on 29 September 1939 at Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; where he was on the 1939 Register.³

     Leonard Arthur George Sturgeon was born on 22 February 1900 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at London C Registration office in the June quarter 1900.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Edward Sturgeon and Alice Sophia Jackson.¹ Leonard Arthur George Sturgeon appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Bermondsey, London, England, as son, age 1, birthplace, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 177 Chuch Street, Chelsea, London, England, as son, age 13, birthplace City of London.⁴ He married Phyllis May Lockstone in 1929 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chelsea Registration office in the June quarter 1929.⁵ Leonard Arthur George Sturgeon died in 1970 at Bedfordshire, England; and his death was recorded at Bedford Registration office in the December quarter 1970.³

      Her married name was Sturgeon.¹ Edith Rose Rendall was born on 23 June 1903; and her birth was recorded at Chelse registration office in the September quarter 1903.^2,3 She married Albert Harold Victor Sturgeon, son of William Edward Sturgeon and Alice Sophia Jackson, in 1925 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chelsea Registration office in the December quarter 1925.¹ Edith Rose Rendall died in 1970 at Middlesex, England; and her death was recorded at Fulham Registration office in the June quarter 1970.²