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      Edward Philbrook was also known as Edward Filbrook.² Edward Philbrook was also known as Edward Philbrick.¹ He was born in 1843 at Oakfield, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ryde Isle of Wight Registration district in the December quarter 1843.^1,3,4 He was the son of John Philbrook and Jane Saunders.¹ Edward Philbrook appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Oakfield, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace St Helens, Hampshire, and he was a Scholar.² He married Selina Style on 20 May 1866 at St Matthew, Gosport, Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Alverstoke Registration district, Hampshire, in the June quarter 1866. A transcript reads as follows: 'May 20 1866 Edward PHILBRICK full age bachelor Baker Clarence Road Gosport & Selina STLE full age spinster Domestic servant Clarence Road Gosport by Registrars certificate both signed fathers John PHILBRICK Porter & Richard STYLE Clerk in the presence of Charles SPANNER & Ann Elizabeth SPANNER.^5,6' Edward Philbrook reported as a Witness in The Isle of Wight Observer at Ryde Petty Sessions and a snippet reads '... wood produced was the same. On Sunday, when the policeman called, she pointed out this piece, and he took it away.—Edward Philbrook saw the two prisoners on Friday afternoon, about o'clock, on the lawn at St. John's House. Osmond was in the path, and the ...' on 8 February 1868.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at St Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Edward Philbrick, Head, married, age 27, birthplace Oakfield, Hampshire, and he was a Baker.⁴ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Sussex Villa, St Johns Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Head, married, age 37, birthplace Oakfield, Hampshire, and he was a Baker.⁸ He died in 1914 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and his death was recorded at Newport Sub-district Isle of Wight Registration district, in the December quarter 1914.^9,10

      Florence Agnes Beatrice Philbrook was also known as Helena Agnes Beatrice Philbrook.³ She was born on 14 January 1887 at West Norwood, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Lambeth Registration district in the March quarter 1887.^1,2,4 She was the daughter of Nimrod Albert Philbrook and Annie Sophia Webb.¹ Florence Agnes Beatrice Philbrook was baptized on 8 May 1887 at St Luke, West Norwood, London, England.⁵ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 39 Queens Road, West Norwood, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace West Norwood, Surrey.¹ She was educated between 4 July 1892 and 22 August 1892 at Salter's Hill School, Gypsy Road, West Norwood, London, England; and her address was of 150 Rowland Road. Her reason for leaving the school was given as 'Brixton.⁴' She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 10 Crown Villas, Crown Hill, Lambeth, London, England, as Daughter, age 14, birthplace Norwood, Surrey.⁶

She appeared in a report in The Times of 5 January 1910 under the heading Clapham Junction Fire:- 'Yesterday, at the Battersea Coroner's Court, Mr Troutbeck continued the inquiry with regard to the fire which took place in Messrs. Arding and Hobbs, Clapham Junction, on December 20th...Evidence was called to prove the death of George Neighbour, who was employed by Messrs. Arding and Hobbs as a carver and whose body has not been recovered. This case raises the number of deaths known to have been cause by the fire to eight'. Among those giving evidence 'Miss Florence Philbrook, of 206 Gipsy-hill-road, West Norwood, said that she was in the shop window standing behind the window-dresser, whom she had asked to get a necklace. He reached towards it, and suddenly she saw flames. A moment earlier she had heard a sound like that caused by puncturing a bicycle tire. The window-dresser tried to put out the fire with his hands. There was an extinguisher in the window. She gave the alarm and left the premises. The employes were exercised in fire drill.' It was reported there were 306 employees and more than 1,000 customers on the premises on the day of the fire. The electrical adviser to the Phoenix Fire Insurance Company stated notice had not been given to the company to inspect the special arrangements for the Christmas season, as had been the case up to 1908. 'The Coroner, addressing the jury, said that anybody who dressed shop windows in a similar manner in future would run a serious legal risk...There could be no suggestion whatever against Messers. Ardine and Hobbs. The fact that, of, perhaps 1,000 who were on the premises almost the whole got safely out showed that all the precautions which were thought to be necessary were taken. The jury found that the fire was caused through the breaking of an incandescent lamp in one of the windows, and that the deaths of the eight victims were caused thereby...'

The Sydney Morning Herald, New South Wales, Australia, of 22 December 1909 contained a full report on the fire dated 'London,20 December 1909' headed 'Disastrous Fires. Clapham Shops Destroyed. Forty Buildings in Flames. Panic Among Customers. Death Toll Not Ascertained. Damages, One Million'. The Illustrated London News of 25 December contained a picture of 'The Great Christmas Bazaar Fire at Clapham Junction: All That Remains of Messrs. Arding and Hobbs' Premises'. The store was subsequently reopened and continued to trade for many more years.^7,8,9,10

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 71 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 24, single, birthplace Rommany Road, West Norwood, and she was an Assistant at a Jewellers.¹¹ As of 25 December 1911, her married name was Gower.¹² She married William Edward Gower on 25 December 1911 at All Saints with St Margaret, Upper Norwood, Surrey, England; and their marriage by Banns was recorded at Croydon Registration district in the December quarter 1911. He was a 24 year old Bachelor, Tobacconist and son of John Gower (deceased), Mason. She was a 21 year old Spinster and daughter of Nimrod Albert Philbrook, Builder. The address given for both was 71 Weston Street, Norwood.^12,13 As of 1922, her married name was Wright.¹⁴ Florence Agnes Beatrice Philbrook married Albert H A Wright in 1922 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Bromley Registration district in the September quarter 1922.¹⁴

      Her married name was Philbrick.² Her married name was Philbrook.¹ Selina Style was born circa 1834 at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England; and she was the daughter of Richard Style, who was a Clerk.^1,3 She married Edward Philbrook, son of John Philbrook and Jane Saunders, on 20 May 1866 at St Matthew, Gosport, Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Alverstoke Registration district, Hampshire, in the June quarter 1866. A transcript reads as follows: 'May 20 1866 Edward PHILBRICK full age bachelor Baker Clarence Road Gosport & Selina STLE full age spinster Domestic servant Clarence Road Gosport by Registrars certificate both signed fathers John PHILBRICK Porter & Richard STYLE Clerk in the presence of Charles SPANNER & Ann Elizabeth SPANNER.^1,3' Selina Style appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at St Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Baker's Wife, age 34, birthplace Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Sussex Villa, St Johns Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Wife, married, age 41, birthplace Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 2 Park Terrace, St Johns Park, St Helens, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Selina Philbrick, Sister of Emily Styles, married, age 48, birthplace Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, and she was a Laundress.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 11 Surrey Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Head, widow, age 67, birthplace Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, and she was a Laundress, working on her own account at home.⁶ She died in 1906 at London, England; and her death as Selina Philbrick was recorded at Fulham Registration district in the March quarter 1906.⁷

     Ernest Edward Philbrook was born in 1867 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and his birth has been recorded as Ernest Edward Philbrooks at Ryde Sub-District, Isle of Wight Registration district in the March quarter 1867.² He was the son of Edward Philbrook and Selina Style.¹ Ernest Edward Philbrook was baptized on 17 March 1867 at St John, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; as Ernest Edward Filbrook.^1,3 As of 2 April 1871, Ernest Edward Philbrook was also known as Ernest Edward Philbrick.^4,5,6 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at St Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Ernest E Philbrick, Son, age 4, birthplace Oakfield, Isle of Wight.⁶ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Sussex Villa, St Johns Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Ernest Edwd Philbrick, Son, age 14, birthplace Oakfield, Hampshire, and he was a Grocer's Assistant.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Cambridge, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, as Ernest Philbrick, age 25, birthplace Isle of Wight, and he was a Bombadier Royal Artillery.⁷ He married Alice Maude Philbrick on 13 January 1892 at All Saints, Benhilton, Surrey, England; and their marriage by Licence was recorded at Epsom Registration district in the March quarter 1892. He was a 26 year old Bachelor and Porter of Ryde, Isle of Wight, son of Edward Philbrick, Baker. She was a 29 year old Spinster and Lady's Maid of Benhilton, daughter of George Edward Philbrick (deceased), Valet. Their Witnesses were Arthur Edward Philbrick and Minnie Philbrick.^8,9,10

      Cecil William Philbrook was also known as Cecil William Phillbrook.² Cecil William Philbrook was also known as Cecil William Philbrick.^1,3,4 He was born on 30 March 1868 at Oakfield, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded as Cecil William Phillbrook, at Ryde Sub-District, Isle of Wight Registration district in the June quarter 1868.^5,6,2,7 He was the son of Edward Philbrook and Selina Style.¹ Cecil William Philbrook was christened on 22 May 1870 at St John, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England.^1,8 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at St Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Oakfield, Isle of Wight.⁵ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Sussex Villa, St Johns Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Oakfield, Hampshire, and he was a Scholar.⁹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 2 Park Terrace, St Johns Park, St Helens, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Cecil W Philbrick, Nephew of Emily Styles, unmarried, age 23, birthplace St Helens, Isle of Wight, and he was a Tailor.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 11 Surrey Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 33, single, birthplace Ryde, Isle of Wight, and he was a General Porter.³ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Cecil Philbrick, Head, age 43.¹¹ He was listed as Cecil William Philbrick on the Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services with Official Number 144974 before 1924.¹² He died in 1931 at Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and his death was recorded as Cecil William Philbrick at Newport Sub-District, Isle of Wight Registration district, age 62 years, in the June quarter 1931.^13,4

      Ada Emily Philbrook was also known as Emily Ada Philbrick.² She was baptized on 22 May 1870 at St John, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Edward Philbrook and Selina Style.¹ Ada Emily Philbrook appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at St Helens, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Emily A Philbrick, Daughter, age 1, birthplace Oakfield, Isle of Wight.² She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Sussex Villa, St Johns Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Emily A Philbrick, Daughter, age 11, birthplace Oakfield, Hampshire, and she was a Scholar.⁵ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 2 Park Terrace, St Johns Park, St Helens, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Emily A Philbrick, single, age 21, birthplace St Helens, Isle of Wight, and she was employed as a Draper's Assistant.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 25 Nelson Road, Wimbledon, London, England, as Boarder of Horace (a Police Constable in the Metropolitan Police) and Lizzie Barrett, age 41, birthplace Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, and she was a Dressmaker.⁷ She died on 5 October 1936 at London, England, at age 66; and her death as Ada Emily Philbrick at age 66 was recorded at Islington Registration district in the December quarter 1936.^8,9

      Walter Bruce Philbrook was also known as Walter Bruce Phillbrick.³ Walter Bruce Philbrook was also known as Walter Bruce Philbrick.^4,2,1 He was born in 1872 at Oakfield, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ryde Isle of Wight Registration district in the December quarter 1872.^1,2,4 He was the son of Edward Philbrook and Selina Style.¹ Walter Bruce Philbrook appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Sussex Villa, St Johns Road, Oakfield, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Oakfield, Isle of Wight.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 2 Park Terrace, St Johns Park, St Helens, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Walter B Philbrick, Nephew of Emily Styles, age 18, birthplace St Helens, Isle of Wight, and he was employed as an Ironmonger's Porter.⁵ He married Annie Cantrill in 1901 at Baptist Chapel, Park Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and their marriage as Walter Bruce Philbrick and Annie Cantrill was recorded at Isle of Wight Registration district in the March quarter 1901.^6,7,8 Walter Bruce Philbrook appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 11 Surrey Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 26, married, birthplace Ryde, Isle of Wight, and he was a General Porter.⁹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 7 Upton Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Head, married, age 35, birthplace Ryde, Hampshire, and he worked as a Sales Porter for an Auctioneer. The household also contained his wife and five children.¹⁰ He died before 22 July 1944 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and his death was recorded as Walter Bruce Phillbrick/Philbrick, at Ryde Isle of Wight Registration district in the September quarter 1944.³ He was buried on 22 July 1944 at Ryde Cemetery, Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; in a grave 'Unmarked except for rough granite cuboid flower holder with metal insert. Also interred in this plot Annie Philbrick (1966).^11,12'

     Jeremiah Stowell was born circa 1812 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England; and his parents were Richard Stowell (1767-1850) and Sarah Wood (1775- ).^2,3,4 He married Rebecca Philbrook, daughter of George Philbrook and Ann Cook, on 22 October 1836 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.⁵ Jeremiah Stowell appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as age 28, birthplace Essex and he was an Ag. Lab.⁶ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was Thatcher.⁷ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 47, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was a Thatcher.⁸ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Little London, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Jeremiah Stowel, Head, married, age 58, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was a Thatcher.⁹ He was listed in the Post Office Directory of Essex 1874 as a thatcher living in the village of Woodham Walter.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Cottages, Little London, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Head, widower, age 68, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was a Thatcher.¹¹ He was listed in the Kelly's Directory of Essex 1882 as a thatcher living in the village of Woodham Walter.¹² He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Burnt House Street, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Head, widower, age 78, birthplace Woodham Walter, and he was employed as a Thatcher.¹³ He was listed in the Kelly's Directory of Essex 1894 as an inhabitant of and thatcher in the village of Woodham Walter, which had a popultion in 1891 of 491 in 1894.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Maldon Union Workhouse, Chelmsford Road, Maldon, Essex, England, as Inmate, windower, age 89, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, worker and Ordinary Agricultural Labourer.^15,16 He died on 5 November 1902 at Maldon Union Workhouse, Chelmsford Road, Maldon, Essex, England; and his death was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the December quarter 1902.^17,18 He was buried at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.¹⁹

     Agnes Maria Stowell was born before 9 January 1859 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England; and her birth was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the March quarter 1859.^1,2,3,4 She was baptized on 9 January 1859 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.⁴ She was the daughter of Richard Stowell and Sarah Ann Everett.¹ Agnes Maria Stowell appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at The Village, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Little London, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Granddaughter, age 12, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and she was a Scholar.⁵ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Myrtle Lodge, Windsor Road, Norwood, London, England, as Domestic Servant, unmarried, age 22, birthplace Wooham Walter, Essex.⁶ As of 30 June 1890, her married name was Ware.⁷ She married Edward Ware on 30 June 1890 at All Saints, Ulting, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the June quarter 1890. She was the Daughter of Richard Stowell. He was the Son of Thomas Ware. His age at marriage was transcribed as 58 years old.^7,8,9 Agnes Maria Stowell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Glenhurst, Coventry Road, Ilford, Essex, England, as Agnes Maria Ware, Servant, married, age 31, birthplace Maldon, Essex, and she was a Cook.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Coulsdon, Surrey, England, as born in Woodham Walter, Essex.¹¹ As of 1921, her married name was Grout.¹² She married George Grout in 1921 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Braintree Registration district in the December quarter 1921.¹² Agnes Maria Stowell died before 21 September 1944 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded at Braintree Registration district in the September quarter 1944, as age 82.^13,14 She was buried on 21 September 1944 at St Andrew, Hatfield Peverel, Essex, England; as age 85.^13,15

      Myram Ann Stowell was also known as Mira Ann Stowell.³ She was born on 20 January 1861 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England; and her birth was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the March quarter 1861.^1,2,4 She was the daughter of Richard Stowell and Sarah Ann Everett.¹ Myram Ann Stowell appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at The Village, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 4 months, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex.¹ She died in 1863 at Essex, England; and her death as Mira Ann Stowell was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the December quarter 1863.³

      Henry Stowell was also known as Harry Stowell.⁴ He was born on 10 March 1845 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the June quarter 1845.^1,3,2 He was the son of Jeremiah Stowell and Rebecca Philbrook.¹ Henry Stowell was baptized on 11 May 1845 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.⁵ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex.⁶ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at The Village, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Brother of Richard Stowell, age 15, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was an Ag. Lab.¹ He married Elizabeth Jane Joscelyne on 10 April 1868 at All Saints and St Peter, Maldon, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the June quarter 1868. She was the Daughter of Robert Joselyne and he was the Son of Jeremiah Stowell.^7,8,9 Henry Stowell lived on 3 September 1868 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England; and he was recorded, when his son Henry James Stowell was Baptised, as a Thatcher of Woodham Walter, husband of Elizabeth Jane Stowell.¹⁰ Myrtle Thompson wrote 'I am not certain of the arrival date in New Zealand of Harry Stowell, (actually his correct name was Henry, but he evidently preferred to be known as Harry). In 1879 he married Louisa Collins, aged 18, at St. Andrews in South Canterbury. I know very little of Harry, but am fairly certain that the family lived around St. Andrews, Springbrook and Pareora area while their family were young. Harry and Louisa had a family of eight, although on Louisa’s death certificate the ages of only 7 appear.'

A possible candidate is a Henry Stowell, age 28, of Essex, occupation Labourer, who was recorded under the heading of 'Single Men' on a Passenger List of the Isles of the South arriving at Canterbury, New Zealand, on 2 February 1874, having sailed 2 November 1873, under Assisted Emigration; who might be him.^11,12

He married Louisa Collins in 1879 at St Andrews, South Canterbury, New Zealand.⁴ Henry Stowell was listed in the New Zealand Offical Year Book at Timaru in 1893.¹³ He died on 8 March 1921 at age 75.¹⁴

     Edgar Stowell was born in 1862 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the December quarter 1862.^1,2,3 He was the son of Richard Stowell and Sarah Ann Everett.¹ Edgar Stowell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Little London, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Grandson, age 9, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was a Scholar.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Blue Mills, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Lodger, unmarried, age 19, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was an Agricultural Labourer.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 6 Glebe Road, Chelmsford, Essex, England, as Edgar Stole, Boarder, unmarried, age 38, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he worked as a Cowman (Ag. Lab.).⁵ He married Anna Laura Harvey on 21 April 1907 at Chelmsford, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Colchester Registration district in the June quarter 1907.^6,7 Edgar Stowell appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at London Homeopathic Hospital, Great Ormond Street, Holborn, London, England, as a Patient in an Institution, age 45, married, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was a General Labourer.⁸ He died on 7 September 1912 at Essex, England; and his death was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the September quarter 1912.^9,10 He was buried on 12 September 1912 at St Mary the Virgin, Chelmsford, Essex, England.¹¹ His estate was probated on 14 October 1912; and the 1912 National Probate Calendar records he was 'of 21 Victoria-crescent Glebe-road Chelmsford', Essex, and Probate was granted in London 'to Anna Laura Stowell widow.¹⁰'

      Her married name was Stowell.¹ Sarah Elizabeth Day was born on 7 January 1847 at Wells, Somerset, England; and a portrait of her appears on the Stowell Family Tree.^1,2 Myrtle Thompson wrote: 'she came to New Zealand in the ship Adamant when she was 26 years old. She gave her occupation as a domestic servant, and the ship arrived at Lyttelton on 17 October 1873'. Adamant departed on 8 July 1873 from London, taking 92 days in all, with 151 immigrants under Captain CJS Grant.^3,4 She married David Stowell, son of Jeremiah Stowell and Rebecca Philbrook, on 23 September 1874 at Highfield, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; and according to a 2008 website: 'This busy coastal south island port and holiday resort is a gateway to the mountains, lakes and rivers of the Central South Island. The town is known for its elegant Victorian and Edwardian buildings, made of volcanic bluestone. Timaru's focal point is beautiful Caroline Bay. This well-equipped and safe swimming beach is bordered by a 20ha reserve which has children's playgrounds, gardens, tennis courts, an aviary, a skating rink and plenty of carparking'.^1,5

Sarah Elizabeth Day died on 20 June 1912 at Sophia South, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, at age 65.^1,6 She was buried on 23 June 1912 at Timaru Cemetery, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.⁷ Her estate was probated after 23 June 1912; and she was described as being of 'Timaru.⁸'

      Her married name was Harvey. Emma Elizabeth Stowell was born on 10 July 1875 at Otaio, Canterbury, New Zealand; and her birth was announced two days following in the Timaru Herald as the birth of 'a daughter' to the wife of Mr David Stowell.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of David Stowell and Sarah Elizabeth Day.¹ Emma Elizabeth Stowell married James Renwick Harvey on 2 June 1903 at St Andrew, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^4,5,6 Emma Elizabeth Stowell and James Renwick Harvey lived between 1911 and 1914 at Pareora, St Andrews, Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand; where their occupation on the Electoral Roll was farmer and married.⁷ Emma Elizabeth Stowell and James Renwick Harvey lived in 1919 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; where their occupation on the Electoral Roll continued as farmer and married.⁸ Emma Elizabeth Stowell was recorded in The Press at 'Timaru Supreme Court' regarding he husband's will on 1 May 1928.⁹ She died on 10 January 1964 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, at age 88.^1,10 She was buried on 13 January 1964 at Timaru Cemetery, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^11,10 Her estate was probated; and she was described as being of 'Timaru', Canterbury, New Zealand.^12,6

     Roland Stanley John Hill was born in 1903 at Pleasant Point, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.¹ He married Doris Elizabeth Stowell, daughter of Ernest Walter Stowell and Laurie Mabon Scott, on 17 May 1939 at New Zealand.^1,2 Roland Stanley John Hill died on 24 March 1967 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.¹ He was cremated at Salisbury Park Crematorium, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, and commemorated 'In Loving Memory' with his Wife.³ His estate was probated after 24 March 1967; and he was described as of 'Timaru.⁴'

     Ernest Ivan Nelson Stowell was born on 29 October 1909 at Pareora West, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^3,4 He was the son of Ernest Walter Stowell and Laurie Mabon Scott.¹ Ernest Ivan Nelson Stowell married Maria Joyce Wilkins in January 1938 at New Zealand.^3,5 Ernest Ivan Nelson Stowell lived in June 1942 at Pareora West, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; and was recorded on a New Zealand, World War II Ballot List as a buttermaker.⁶ He died on 25 April 1960 at Kingsdown, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, at age 50.^1,7 He was buried on 27 April 1960 at Timaru Cemetery, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; with his wife.² His estate was probated in 1961; when he was described as being a Contractor from Kingsdown.⁸

      Her married name was Fenwick.² Brenda Laurie Stowell was born on 5 October 1913 at New Zealand.^1,3 She was the daughter of Ernest Walter Stowell and Laurie Mabon Scott.¹ Brenda Laurie Stowell married Norman Stanley Fenwick on 25 June 1935 at New Zealand; and their marriage was recorded in New Zealand.^2,4 Brenda Laurie Stowell and Norman Stanley Fenwick lived in 1981 at 7 Cameron Street, Waimate, Auckland, New Zealand; and he was a Farmer.⁵ Brenda Laurie Stowell died in 1997 at New Zealand.⁶

      Her married name was Day.³ Gladys Moffat Stowell was born on 25 April 1915 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^1,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Ernest Walter Stowell and Laurie Mabon Scott.¹ Gladys Moffat Stowell married Thomas Leslie Day in July 1939 at New Zealand.^3,6 Gladys Moffat Stowell died in 1988 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^2,4 Her estate was probated; when she was described as being a Married Woman from Timaru.⁷

      Her married name was Jackson.² Alma Annie Stowell was born on 11 November 1916 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; and her birth was recorded in New Zealand in 1917.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Ernest Walter Stowell and Laurie Mabon Scott.¹ Alma Annie Stowell married George Laurie Jackson on 25 February 1939 at New Zealand.^2,4 Alma Annie Stowell died on 14 April 1966 at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, at age 49.^1,5 She was cremated at Salisbury Park Crematorium, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand, and commemorated 'In Loving Memory' with her Husband.⁶

      Her married name was Bell.² Mavis Jean Stowell was born on 3 November 1918 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Ernest Walter Stowell and Laurie Mabon Scott.¹ Mavis Jean Stowell married James Neville Bell on 16 April 1955 at New Zealand.² Mavis Jean Stowell died in 1981 at Canterbury, New Zealand.^5,3 Her estate was probated; and she was described as being of Southburn, New Zealand.⁵

      Her married name was Butler.² Ivy May Stowell was born on 16 April 1920 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Ernest Walter Stowell and Laurie Mabon Scott.¹ Ivy May Stowell married James Edward Butler on 3 May 1945 at New Zealand.² Ivy May Stowell died in 2011 at New Zealand.⁴

     Charles William Burns Munro was born on 10 March 1885 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland; and his family lived in New Zealand.^5,6,7 He married Winifred Day Stowell, daughter of David Stowell and Sarah Elizabeth Day, on 13 September 1910 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^1,8,9 Charles William Burns Munro lived in 1919 at Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand.¹⁰ He died on 15 September 1952 at New Zealand at age 67; and his last address was Dunedin, New Zealand.^11,12 He was buried on 18 September 1952 at Otokia Cemetery, Henley, Otago, New Zealand.¹¹ His estate was probated in 1952 at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and he was described as a Retired Farmer.¹³

      Her married name was Elsom.⁵ Marguerite Winifred Hannah Munro was born in 1916 at New Zealand.^1,6 She was the daughter of Charles William Burns Munro and Winifred Day Stowell.¹ Marguerite Winifred Hannah Munro married James Joseph Field Elsom circa 1935 at New Zealand.⁵ Marguerite Winifred Hannah Munro died on 24 September 1952 at Wakari, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.^1,4 She was buried on 27 September 1952 at Andersons Bay Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and her occupation was Married.³ Her estate was probated in 1952 at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and she was described as a Married Woman.⁷

      Her married name was Willocks.³ Edna Eileen Mavis Munro was born in 1918 at New Zealand.⁴ She was the daughter of Charles William Burns Munro and Winifred Day Stowell.¹ Edna Eileen Mavis Munro married Ralph James Willocks circa 1942 at New Zealand.³ Edna Eileen Mavis Munro died on 12 September 1964 at New Zealand.^1,5 Her estate was probated in 1965 at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and she was described as a Widow of Balclutha.⁶

      Her married name was Sutton.¹ Jessie Baigent was born on 10 May 1888.^1,2 She married Owen Sutton, son of George Sutton and Sarah Esther Gains, in 1918 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1918.¹ Jessie Baigent died in 1958 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in the March quarter 1958.³

     Cyril George Sutton was born on 4 May 1921 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the June quarter 1921.^1,2 He was the son of Owen Sutton and Jessie Baigent.¹ Cyril George Sutton died on 14 March 1977 at 14 Elm Drive, Chobham, Surrey, England, at age 55; and his death was recorded at Surrey SE registration office in the March quarter 1977.^3,4

      Charles Allen Stowell Munro was also known as Charles Alan Stowell Munro. He was born in 1911 at New Zealand; and his birth was recorded at Timaru Registry in the September quarter 1911.^1,4,3 He was the son of Charles William Burns Munro and Winifred Day Stowell.¹ Charles Allen Stowell Munro lived between 1 July 1940 and 31 March 1941 at Paraparaumu, Wellington, New Zealand; and he was recorded on a New Zealand, World War II Nominal Roll, Army number 33323, 2nd New Zealand E F, New Zealand Corps of Signals.^5,6 He married Evelyn Smith circa 1945 at New Zealand.⁷ Charles Allen Stowell Munro died on 6 September 1973 at 42 Mechanic Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; given as his last address. He was a native of New Zealand, 62 years in New Zealand and his occupation was Supervisor.^1,4 He was buried on 8 September 1973 at Andersons Bay Cemetery, Tomahawk Road, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and the Funeral Director was Hope & Sons Ltd, PO Box 5013, Andersons Bay, Dunedin.⁴ His estate was probated as Charles Alan Stowell Munro, Retired Tram Conductor and Post Office Employee, Dunedin, and the records are in the Archives of New Zealand, Christchurch Regional Office.^8,1

      Her married name was Selwood.¹ Florence Pulham was born circa 1883.¹ She married Charles Selwood, son of George John Sellwood and Mary Elizabeth Ockley, in 1913; and their marriage was recorded at Staines regestration office in the September quarter 1913.¹

     Frank George Alexander Gilham was born in 1901 at Isleworth, Middlesex, England.¹ He married Lilian Annie Sellwood, daughter of George John Sellwood and Mary Elizabeth Ockley, on 26 December 1923 at Holy Trinity Church, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ Frank George Alexander Gilham died in 1978 at West Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     Amy Milicent Grove was born in 1882; and her birth was recorded at Wokingham record office in the December quarter 1882.¹ She was the daughter of James Grove and Jane Benning.¹ Amy Milicent Grove appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 8, birthplace Wokingham, Berkshire.²

     Minnie Eva Grove was born in 1878.¹ She was the daughter of James Grove and Jane Benning.¹

      Her married name was Tedder.¹ Louisa Rawlingson was born on 14 May 1881 at Southwark, London, England.^2,3,4 She married Henry James Tedder, son of Henry Tedder and Emily Tooze, on 11 September 1904 at St George the Martyr, Southwark, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Southwark record office in the September quarter 1904.^1,5 Louisa Rawlingson appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 8 Surrey Row, Blackfriars, London, England, as wife, age 29, birthplace Southwark, London, England.²

      Her married name was Burgess.^1,2 Ada Lilian Crocker was born on 18 July 1910 at London, England; and her birth was recorded at Lambeth registration office in the September quarter 1910.^1,3,4 She was baptized on 17 October 1919 at St Mary, Newington, Southwark, London, England.⁴ She married Frank Leonard Burgess, son of Frank Harold Burgess and Emily Saunders, on 24 March 1929 at St Mary, Newington, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Southwark registration office in the March quarter 1929.^1,2

     Albert Louis North was born in 1878 at Lambeth, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Lambeth Registration office n the September quarter 1878.² He married Alice Tedder, daughter of Henry Tedder and Emily Tooze, on 4 August 1900 at St George the Martyr, Southwark, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at St Seviour Registration offcie in the September quarter 1900.^1,3 Albert Louis North appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Southwark, London, England, as Head, married, age 22, birthplace Lambeth, London.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 95 Rodney Road, London, England, as head, age 32, married, birthplace London UK.⁴ He died on 19 April 1916 at Belgium; and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission give the following information:-

'NORTH, ALBERT L.
Rank:Private
Service No:19965
Date of Death:9/04/1916
Age:37
Regiment/Service:Bedfordshire Regiment 8th Bn.
Panel Reference Panel 31 and 33.
Memorial
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Husband of Alice North, of 43, Delarch Buildings, Webber Row, Blackfriars, London. Enlisted 1915.

'Location Information
Ypres (now Ieper) is a town in the Province of West Flanders. The Memorial is situated at the eastern side of the town on the road to Menin (Menen) and Courtrai (Kortrijk).

'Each night at 8 pm the traffic is stopped at the Menin Gate while members of the local Fire Brigade sound the Last Post in the roadway under the Memorial's arches.

'Visiting Information
OCTOBER 2012:Due to road works in the Frenchlaan, which is the road just beyond the Menin Gate, the road through the Gate is closed off for vehicle traffic.

'For more information please contact the Area Office on +3257223636. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

'Panel Numbers quoted at the end of each entry relate to the panels dedicated to the Regiment with which the casualty served. In some instances, where a casualty is recorded as attached to another Regiment, his name may appear within their Regimental Panels. Please refer to the on-site Memorial Register Introduction. The Addenda Panel lists those service personnel whose details are awaiting addition to the Regimental Panels. All odd panel numbers are on the North side of the road and even numbers are located on the South side of the road.

Steps on either side of the memorial leading to the rear of the memorial, make wheelchair access to the rear impossible. There is however, a slope at the side of the memorial which gives wheelchair users some access but due to the incline, it may not be possible to ascend/descend unaided.

'Historical Information
The Menin Gate is one of four memorials to the missing in Belgian Flanders which cover the area known as the Ypres Salient. Broadly speaking, the Salient stretched from Langemarck in the north to the northern edge in Ploegsteert Wood in the south, but it varied in area and shape throughout the war.

'The Salient was formed during the First Battle of Ypres in October and November 1914, when a small British Expeditionary Force succeeded in securing the town before the onset of winter, pushing the German forces back to the Passchendaele Ridge. The Second Battle of Ypres began in April 1915 when the Germans released poison gas into the Allied lines north of Ypres. This was the first time gas had been used by either side and the violence of the attack forced an Allied withdrawal and a shortening of the line of defence.

'There was little more significant activity on this front until 1917, when in the Third Battle of Ypres an offensive was mounted by Commonwealth forces to divert German attention from a weakened French front further south. The initial attempt in June to dislodge the Germans from the Messines Ridge was a complete success, but the main assault north-eastward, which began at the end of July, quickly became a dogged struggle against determined opposition and the rapidly deteriorating weather. The campaign finally came to a close in November with the capture of Passchendaele.

'The German offensive of March 1918 met with some initial success, but was eventually checked and repulsed in a combined effort by the Allies in September.

'The battles of the Ypres Salient claimed many lives on both sides and it quickly became clear that the commemoration of members of the Commonwealth forces with no known grave would have to be divided between several different sites.

'The site of the Menin Gate was chosen because of the hundreds of thousands of men who passed through it on their way to the battlefields. It commemorates casualties from the forces of Australia, Canada, India, South Africa and United Kingdom who died in the Salient. In the case of United Kingdom casualties, only those prior 16 August 1917 (with some exceptions). United Kingdom and New Zealand servicemen who died after that date are named on the memorial at Tyne Cot, a site which marks the furthest point reached by Commonwealth forces in Belgium until nearly the end of the war. New Zealand casualties that died prior to 16 August 1917 are commemorated on memorials at Buttes New British Cemetery and Messines Ridge British Cemetery.

'The YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL now bears the names of more than 54,000 officers and men whose graves are not known. The memorial, designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield with sculpture by Sir William Reid-Dick, was unveiled by Lord Plumer on 24 July 1927.⁵'

     William Charles Morgan was born on 3 March 1923 at Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at West Ham Registration district in the March quarter 1923.¹ He was the son of William James Abraham Morgan and Rhoda Louise Emily Valentine.¹ William Charles Morgan lived on 29 September 1939 at West Ham, Essex, England; where he appeared on the 1939 Register as a Woodmills Labourer.³ He married Edith Hughesdon in 1942 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Brentwood Registration district in the December quarter 1942.⁴ William Charles Morgan died in March 1991 at Essex, England; and his death was recorded at Southend-on-Sea Registration district in that month.²

      Her married name was Morgan.¹ Edith Hughesdon was born in 1922 at London, England; and her birth was recorded at Lewisham Registration district in the December quarter 1922.² She married William Charles Morgan, son of William James Abraham Morgan and Rhoda Louise Emily Valentine, in 1942 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Brentwood Registration district in the December quarter 1942.³

      Her married name was Valentine.³ Emily May Hill was born on 10 May 1908 at England.^2,4 She married Ernest Joseph Valentine, son of Joseph William Valentine and Rhoda Mary Ann Philbrick, on 25 December 1929 at St John the Baptist, Tilbury, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Orsett Registration district in the December quarter 1929. She was the Daughter of William Hill and he was the Son of William Joseph Valentine.^1,5,6 Emily May Hill and Ernest Joseph Valentine lived on 29 September 1939 at Rectory Road, Thurrock, Essex, England; where they appeared on the 1939 Register when he was a Lorry Driver and she was a Housewife.⁴ Emily May Hill died in 1981 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded at Thurrock Registration district in the June quarter 1981.²

      Her married name was Valentine.¹ Doris Lilian Harrod was born on 20 January 1935 at Essex, England; and her birth was recorded at Orsett Registration district, Essex, in the March quarter 1935; her mother's maiden name was Norrington.^1,2 She died in September 1993 at Essex, England, at age 58; and her death was recorded at Southend-on-Sea Registration district in that month.¹

     George Philbrook was baptized on 14 October 1817 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of Spurgin John Philbrook and Martha Cole.¹ George Philbrook appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Rose & Crown, High Street, Maldon, Essex, England, as male, age 20, birth 1817-1821 in Essex.²

      Her married name was Valentine. Lilian May Wade was born on 16 April 1913 at Essex, England; and her birth was recorded at Orsett the Registration district in the June quarter 1913.^2,3 She was baptized on 7 May 1913 at St Clement, West Thurrock, Essex, England; and her parents were William Gordon and Martha Ellen Wade (née Flowers).^4,5 She married Stephen Charles Valentine, son of Joseph William Valentine and Rhoda Mary Ann Philbrick, on 2 September 1933 at St Peter and St Paul, Grays Thurrock, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Orsett Registration district in the September quarter 1933.^6,7 Lilian May Wade and Stephen Charles Valentine lived on 29 September 1939 at Palmerston Road, Thurrock, Essex, England; where they appeared on the 1939 Register, when he was a Bus Driver.³ Lilian May Wade died in 1977 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded at Havering Registration district in the June quarter 1977.⁸

     David A Valentine was born in 1946 at Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at Thurrock Registration district in the June quarter 1946.¹ He was the son of Stephen Charles Valentine and Lilian May Wade.¹ David A Valentine died in 1963 at Essex, England; and his death was recorded at Thurrock Registration district in the March quarter 1963.^2,3,4

      Her married name was Valentine.¹ Sarah Thompson was born circa 1917 at England.² She married Charles Frederick Valentine, son of Joseph William Valentine and Rhoda Mary Ann Philbrick, on 7 August 1946 at England; and their marriage was recorded at Durham NW/Oldham NW Registration district, in the September quarter 1946.^1,3 Sarah Thompson and Charles Frederick Valentine lived in 2002 at Torpoint, Cornwall, England.^4,5 Sarah Thompson died on 2 July 2015 at Cornwall, England; and her death was recorded at Torpoint.^6,2

      Jeffrey Valentine was also known as Geoffrey Valentine.^3,2 He was born on 23 June 1950 at Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at Thurrock Registration district, in the June quarter 1950.^2,4,1 He was the son of Charles Frederick Valentine and Sarah Thompson.² Jeffrey Valentine died in 1967 at Essex, England; and his death was recorded at Thurrock Registration district, in the March quarter 1968.^2,4,3

     Albert William Stevens was born on 6 July 1923 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey Registration office in the September quarter 1923.^1,2 He was the son of Percy William Stevens and May Soan.¹ Albert William Stevens lived on 29 September 1939 at 5 Littlewick Cottages, Woking, Surrey, England.²

     Mary Philbrook was baptized on 20 December 1812 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Spurgin John Philbrook and Martha Cole.¹

     Leonard Edward Nimrod Philbrook was born on 18 July 1901 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Reigate Registration district in the September quarter 1901.^1,2 He was the son of George Edward Philbrook and Esther Jane Dove Colyer.¹ Leonard Edward Nimrod Philbrook appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 28 South Road, Reigate, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Redhill, Surrey.³ He sailed from Bristol, England, to Montreal, Canada, on S.S. Royal George with his mother Esther and siblings Violet, Iris and William Eric.^4,5 He appeared on the census of 1921 at Kings Road, Hamilton, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, as Son, age 19, birthplace England, year of immigration1913, and he was a Shipper.⁶ He lived on 15 March 1938 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.⁷ He died on 7 July 1979 at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Saanichton, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 77; and his usual residence was 1061 Verdier Avenue, Central Saanich, British Columbia, He was named as Leonard Edward Philbrook, Single and aged 77 years. His occupation during most of his life was Shipper, Victoria Box and Paper Company. The informant was his brother E W Philbrook, of 10493 Allbay Road, Sidney, British Columbia.² He was cremated at Royal Oak Crematorium, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.^2,8

      William Eric Philbrook was also known as Eric William Philbrook.^2,3,4,5,6 He was born on 14 September 1908 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Dorking Registration district in the December quarter 1908.^1,7 He was the son of George Edward Philbrook and Esther Jane Dove Colyer.¹ William Eric Philbrook appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 28 South Road, Reigate, Surrey, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey.⁸ He sailed from Bristol to Montreal, Canada, on Royal George with his mother Esther and siblings Leonard, Iris and Violet. He was listed as Eric Philbrook on the Passenger List.^2,9 He appeared on the census of 1921 at Kings Road, Hamilton, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, as Eric Philbrook, Son, age 12, birthplace England, year of immigration1913, and he was a Student.⁶ He married Louise Mary Elizabeth Hartley on 20 September 1930 at Centennial United Church, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; as Louise Mary Hartley and Eric William Philbrook; he was a 23 year old Machinist; she gave her occupation as 'At home' and she was 26 years of age.^10,11 William Eric Philbrook and Louise Mary Elizabeth Hartley had their marriage fully reported in the Victoria Times, captioned 'Colquitz Pretty Bride. Miss Louise Hartley Married Saturday to Eric Philbrook' on 22 September 1930.¹² William Eric Philbrook and Louise Mary Elizabeth Hartley are believed to have had children.¹³ William Eric Philbrook lived on 25 September 1934 at 1028 Fort Street, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; at the time of his father's death.¹⁴ He lived on 15 March 1938 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.¹⁵ He lived on 21 February 1941 at 150 View Royal Avenue, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.¹⁶ He died on 8 May 1985 at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 76; and his death was recorded as Eric William Philbrook, age 76. His usual residence was 10493 Allbay Road, Sidney, British Columbia. He was age 76 years, married to Louise Hartley and his occupation for most of his working life was Ship Builder.⁷ He was cremated at Royal Oak Crematorium, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.⁷

      Her married name was Wooldridge.² Iris Dorothy Philbrook was born in 1905 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Dorking Registration district in the December quarter 1905.¹ She was the daughter of George Edward Philbrook and Esther Jane Dove Colyer.¹ Iris Dorothy Philbrook appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 28 South Road, Reigate, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Newdigate, Dorking, Surrey.³ She sailed from Bristol to Montreal, Canada, on the Royal George with her mother Esther and siblings Leonard, Iris and William Eric.^4,5,6 She or 'Gram (as all 8 of us grand-kids affectionately called Iris)' writes her Granddaughter was 'very sports minded and played Ice hockey for the Victoria Cougouretts. She also played basketball and participated and won the BC basketball Championships'. between 1920 and 1921.⁷ She appeared on the census of 1921 at Kings Road, Hamilton, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, as Daughter, age 16, birthplace England, year of immigration1913, and she was a Student.⁸ She married Ray Dennis Wooldridge on 8 June 1931 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; and their marriage was by License. He was a 24 year old bachelor and she was a 25 year old spinster.^2,9 Iris Dorothy Philbrook lived on 14 March 1938 at Sidney, Victoria Island, British Columbia, Canada.¹⁰ She died circa 1996 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.⁷

      Her married name was Taylor.³ Ivy Gwennie Ethel Lizzie Philbrook was born on 19 June 1898 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Reigate Registration district in the September quarter 1898.^4,5 She was the daughter of William Henry Philbrook and Elizabeth Chambers.¹ Ivy Gwennie Ethel Lizzie Philbrook appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Oakbank, Cornfield Road, Reigate, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Reigate, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Langham Road, Boxted, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Eversley, Hampshire, and she was at school.⁷ She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Colchester, Essex, England, as born in Reigate, Surrey, England, in 1898.⁸ She married Oswald Stanley Taylor in 1922 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Colchester Registration district, in the March quarter 1922.³ Ivy Gwennie Ethel Lizzie Philbrook lived on 29 September 1939 at Essex, England; and she was on the 1939 Register in the Cochester area.⁹ She was executrix for her husband and Probate was granted to her at Ipswich Registry on 17 November 1966.¹⁰ She died on 28 January 1971 at Orwell Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, at age 72; and her death was recorded at Samford Registration district in the March quarter 1971.^4,2

     John Worrell Chandler was born on 6 September 1842 at Norwood, Surrey, England; and he was the son of John Chandler (b c 1813-1858) who drowned in the River Lea, London, and Amelia Downie (b c 1819-1875) who was born in Marseilles, France, and died in Norwood, Surrey, England. His birth was recorded at Lambeth Registration district in the December quarter 1842.^2,3,4,1 He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 6 Hanover Street, Lewisham, Kent, England, as Lodger, unmarried, age 18, birthplace Norwood, Surrey, and he was a Grainer.⁵ He married Ellen Philbrook, daughter of John Philbrick and Ann Glasscock, on 14 April 1867 at St Peter, Walworth, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Newington Registration district in the June quarter 1867. Ellen's address was 15 Elizabeth Street and John's was 7 Elizabeth Street.^6,7,8 John Worrell Chandler was recorded as a Grainer of Sydenham on his Son Alfred George's Baptismal record on 20 February 1870.⁹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Rowland Grove, Lewisham, Kent, England, as Head, married, age 22, birthplace Norwood, Surrey, and he was a Grainer.² He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Rowland Grove, Lewisham, London, England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Norwood, Surrey, and he was a Grainer. His wife and four children completed the household.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Fransfield Grove, Lewisham, London, England, as Head, married, age 48, birthplace Norwood, Surrey, and he was a Grainer - 'Neither Employer nor Employed'. His wife and five children completed the household.¹¹ He was was listed under 'Writers & Grainers' in The Post Office London Southern Suburbs Directory in 1900 at 9 Fransfield Grove, Sydenham, London, England.¹² He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Fransfield Grove, Lewisham, London, England, as Head, married, age 58, birthplace Norwood, Surrey, and he worked on his own account as a Wood Grainer.¹³ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 5 Penmure Road, Sydenham, London, England, as John Worrall Chandler, Head, married, age 68, birthplace Norwood, Surrey, and he was a Grainer (Decorator), living with his Wife.¹⁴ He died on 14 December 1924 at Beckenham, Kent, England, at age 82; and his death was recorded at Bromley Registration district in the December quarter 1924. His address was 5 Panmure Road, Sydenham, Kent.^15,16,17,18 He was buried on 17 December 1924 at Camberwell Old Cemetery, Southwark, London, England.¹⁹