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      Her married name was Lee.¹ Emma Silvester was born in 1851 at St Pancras, London, England; and her birth was recorded at St Pancras Registration district in the September quarter 1851.^1,2,3 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Little Charles Street, St Pancras, London, England, as Daughter, age 19, of William Silvester, age 48, Pianoforte Maker, and Fanny Silvester, age 43. Her birthplace was recorded as Pancras and three siblings completed the household. She was a Saleswoman.⁴ She married Athelstan Lee, son of Benjamin Levy and Mary Ratcliffe, on 27 February 1876 at Holy Trinity, Marylebone Road, St Marylebone, Middlesex, England; and their marriage by Banns was recorded at Marylebone Registration district in the March quarter 1876. Both were of Full age and he was a Telegraph Engineer. Their fathers were Benjamin Lee, Jeweller, and William Silvester, Pianoforte Maker.^1,5 Emma Silvester appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Baker Street, Clerkenwell, London, England, as E. Lee, Wife, age 29, birthplace St Pancras, London.² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 127 Prince of Wales, Kentish Town, London, England, as Wife, age 39, birthplace St Pancras, London.⁶ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Colenso Road, Hackney, London, England, as Wife, age 49, birthplace St Pancras, London.⁷ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 130 Millfields Road, Clapton Park, Hackney, London, England, as Wife, age 59, birthplace St Pancras, London; in 35 years of marriage she had four children born alive and two still living.⁸ She died in 1927 at Middlesex, England; and her death was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the March quarter 1927.⁹

     Harold Athelstan Lee was born on 4 March 1878 at Clerkenwell, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Holborn Registration district in the June quarter 1878.^1,2,3 He was the son of Athelstan Lee and Emma Silvester.¹ Harold Athelstan Lee was baptized on 23 June 1878 at St James, Pentonville, London, England.⁴ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 18 Baker Street, Clerkenwell, London, England, as H.A. Lee, Son, age 3, birthplace Clerkenwell, Middlesex.¹ He was educated on 10 January 1887 at Yerbury Road School, Islington, London, England; at age 8, his previous shcool was St Thomas School and his address was 27 Wedmore Gardens.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 127 Prince of Wales, Kentish Town, London, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Clekenwell, London, and he was a Scholar.⁵

He married Florence Rose Jones in 1899 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Islington Registration district in the June quarter 1899.⁶ Harold Athelstan Lee appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 130 Millfields Road, Clapton, London, England, as Head, married, age 33, birthplace Clerkenwell, London, and he was a Post Office Mechanic Engineering Department. His Wife and three Children completed the household.⁷ He served in the Great War and The National Archives contain his British Army WWI Service Record. This gives his age as 37 years 9 months when he enlisted, he was of 81 Chelmsford Road, Queens Road, Walthamstow, and his Regimental number was 373086. He was married and a Telegraph Instrument Repairer in 1915.⁸ He and Florence Rose Jones lived in 1930 at 5 Otterfield Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, England; and they appeared on the Electoral Roll with Ernest George Athelstan and Jessie Adela Lee.⁹ Harold Athelstan Lee lived on 29 September 1939 at 7 Mill Road, Yiewsley, Middlesex, England; where he was on the 1939 Register as Widowed, with other family members, when he was a Telegraph Apparatus Engineer G.P.O. Retired and a 'Civil Defence Service Telephonist, duties...Drayton Coun[cil?]...¹⁰' He died on 4 March 1943 at Middlesex, England, at age 65; and his death was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the March quarter 1943.^11,12 His estate was probated on 9 July 1943; and the National Probate Calendar for 1943 records he was 'of 7 Mill-road West Drayton Middlesex' and Administration was granted at Llandudno to 'Ernest George Athelstan Lee toolmaker.¹²'

     Ernest George Athelstan Lee was born on 12 October 1901 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Islington Registration district in the December quarter 1901.^1,3,4 He was the son of Harold Athelstan Lee and Florence Rose Jones.^1,2 Ernest George Athelstan Lee appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 130 Millfields Road, Clapton, London, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Islington, London, and he was at school.⁵ He lived in 1930 at 5 Otterfield Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, England; and appeared on the Electoral Roll with his parents and Jessie Adela Lee.⁶ He married Amy Hills in 1937 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the September quarter 1937.⁷ Ernest George Athelstan Lee and Amy Hills lived in 1938 at 51 Bell Farm Cottages, West Drayton, Middlesex, England; and appeared on the Electoral Roll.⁶ Ernest George Athelstan Lee and Amy Hills lived on 29 September 1939 at Middlesex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Yiewsley and West Drayton area.⁸ Ernest George Athelstan Lee was executor to his Father and the National Probate Calendar for 1943 records him as 'Ernest George Athelstan Lee toolmaker' on 9 July 1943.⁹ He died in 1983 at Gloucestershire, England; and his death was recorded at Cheltenham Registration district in the December quarter 1983.¹⁰

      Her married name was Lee.¹ Florence Rose Jones was born in 1877 at Islington, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Islington Registration district in the September quarter 1877.^1,2,3 She married Harold Athelstan Lee, son of Athelstan Lee and Emma Silvester, in 1899 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Islington Registration district in the June quarter 1899.¹ Florence Rose Jones appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 130 Millfields Road, Clapton, London, England, as Wife, age 33, birthplace Islington, London; in 12 years of marriage she had three children born alive, all of whom were still living.² She and Harold Athelstan Lee lived in 1930 at 5 Otterfield Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, England; and they appeared on the Electoral Roll with Ernest George Athelstan and Jessie Adela Lee.⁴ Florence Rose Jones died in 1934 at Middlesex, England; and her death was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the December quarter 1934.⁵

     Reginald Adrian Lee was born on 7 December 1882 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Holborn Registration district in the March quarter 1883.^1,2,3 He was the son of Athelstan Lee and Emma Silvester.¹ Reginald Adrian Lee was baptized on 20 April 1884 at All Saints Battle Bridge, Islington, London, England.⁴ He was educated on 17 January 1887 at Yerbury Road School, Islington, London, England; when he was admitted at age 4.³ He was educated on 7 July 1890 at Haverstock Hill School, Camden, London, England; when he was admitted at age 7.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 127 Prince of Wales, Kentish Town, London, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Clerkenwell, London, and he was a Scholar.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Colenso Road, Hackney, London, England, as Son, age 18, birthplace Clerkenwell, London, and he worked in Telegraphy Electrical for the G.P.O.⁵ He died in 1905 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Hackney Registration district in the June quarter 1905.⁶

     Benjamin Lee was born on 23 August 1884 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Islington Registration district in the December quarter 1884.^1,2,3 He was the son of Athelstan Lee and Emma Silvester.¹ Benjamin Lee appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 127 Prince of Wales, Kentish Town, London, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Islington, London, and he was a Scholar.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Colenso Road, Hackney, London, England, as Son, age 16, birthplace Islington, London, and he was an Upholsterer.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Matilda Villas, Otterfield Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, as Boarder in the household of his future Wife and family, age 27, single, birthplace Holloway, London, and he was an Upholster.⁵ He married Clara Barrett on 26 December 1912 at St Matthew, Yiewsley, Middlesex, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the December quarter 1912. He was a 28 year old Bachelor, Upholsterer, son of Athelstan Lee, Mechanic (Retired), of 2 Matilda Villas, Otterfield Road, Yiewsley. She was a 22 year old Spinster, daughter of William Barrett (deceased), Dairyman, of 4 Matlida Villas, Otterfield Road, Yiewsley.^6,7,8,9 Benjamin Lee and Clara Barrett lived in 1930 at 17 Otterfiled Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex, England; and appeared on the Electoral Roll.⁶ Benjamin Lee and Clara Barrett lived on 29 September 1939 at Ben Clair Ivens Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England; when they were on the 1939 Register, when he was a Manager of a Furniture Factory.¹⁰ Benjamin Lee died in 1940 at Middlesex, England; and his death was recorded at Brentford Registration district in the December quarter 1940.¹¹

     Leah Emily May Lee was born on 3 September 1899 at Islington, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Islington Registration district in the December quarter 1899.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Harold Athelstan Lee and Florence Rose Jones.¹ Leah Emily May Lee appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 130 Millfields Road, Clapton, London, England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Islington, London, and she was at school.³ As of 1922, her married name was Duncombe.⁴ She married Charles William Duncombe on 24 December 1922 at St Luke, West Kilburn, London, England; and their marriage, after Banns were read, was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the December quarter 1922. She was aged 24, a Spinster and Daughter of Harold Athelstan Lee, Telegraph Instrument Maker. He was aged 25, a Bachelor, Baker's Roundsman and Son of Henry Duncombe, Milk Carrier. The given address was 218 Bravington Road and Jessie Adela Lee was one of their witnesses, with Harold Athelstan Lee and James Madden.^4,5 Leah Emily May Lee and Charles William Duncombe lived between 1929 and 1931 at 29 Horton Road, Yiewsley, Middlesex, England.⁶ Leah Emily May Lee and Charles William Duncombe lived between 1934 and 1936 at 41 Pear Tree Avenue, Yiewsley, Middlesex, England.⁷ Leah Emily May Lee lived on 29 September 1939 at Middlesex, England; where she was on the 1939 Register in the Yiewsley and West Drayton area.⁸ As of 1946, her married name was Lamsdon.⁹ She married Joseph Lamsdon in 1946 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the September quarter 1946.⁹ Leah Emily May Lee died in 1976 at London, England; and her death was recorded at Hillingdon Registration district in the June quarter 1976.^10,2

     Charles William Duncombe was born in 1897 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the December quarter 1897.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 21 Elgin Terrace, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son of Henry and Emily Duncombe, age 14, birthplace Paddington, when he was at school and also an Errand boy. His family completed the rest of his household.³ He was a Driver in the Royal Army Service Corps with WO 329 Company during The Great War. His Regiment Number was ET/48223, and he was awarded The British War Medal and The Victory Medal.⁴ He married Leah Emily May Lee, daughter of Harold Athelstan Lee and Florence Rose Jones, on 24 December 1922 at St Luke, West Kilburn, London, England; and their marriage, after Banns were read, was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the December quarter 1922. She was aged 24, a Spinster and Daughter of Harold Athelstan Lee, Telegraph Instrument Maker. He was aged 25, a Bachelor, Baker's Roundsman and Son of Henry Duncombe, Milk Carrier. The given address was 218 Bravington Road and Jessie Adela Lee was one of their witnesses, with Harold Athelstan Lee and James Madden.^1,5 Charles William Duncombe and Leah Emily May Lee lived between 1929 and 1931 at 29 Horton Road, Yiewsley, Middlesex, England.⁶ Charles William Duncombe and Leah Emily May Lee lived between 1934 and 1936 at 41 Pear Tree Avenue, Yiewsley, Middlesex, England.⁷ Charles William Duncombe died in 1937 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the September quarter 1937.^1,8

     Joseph Lamsdon was born on 10 January 1910 at Northamptonshire, England; and his birth may have been recorded as Joseph Lamsden at Towcester Registration district in the March quarter 1910.^2,3,4 He lived on 29 September 1939 at 12 Cedar Avenue, Hillingdon, Middlesex, England; where he was on the 1939 Register as single and age 29.³ He married Leah Emily May Lee, daughter of Harold Athelstan Lee and Florence Rose Jones, in 1946 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the September quarter 1946.¹ Joseph Lamsdon died on 24 February 1996 at Middlesex, England, at age 86; and his death was recorded at Hillingdon Registration district in February 1996.^2,5

      Amy Hills also went by the name of Bertha.² Her married name was Lee.¹ She was born on 27 February 1908 at Middlesex, England; and her birth was recorded at Staines Registration district in the March quarter 1908.^1,2,3,4 She married Ernest George Athelstan Lee, son of Harold Athelstan Lee and Florence Rose Jones, in 1937 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the September quarter 1937.¹ Amy Hills and Ernest George Athelstan Lee lived in 1938 at 51 Bell Farm Cottages, West Drayton, Middlesex, England; and appeared on the Electoral Roll.⁵ Amy Hills and Ernest George Athelstan Lee lived on 29 September 1939 at Middlesex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Yiewsley and West Drayton area.² Amy Hills died in 1989 at Monmouthshire, Wales; and her death, as Amy Bertha Lee, was recorded at Pontypool Registration district in August 1989.³

      Her married name was Rigg.² Jessie Adela Lee was born on 16 March 1906 at London, England; and her birth was recorded at Hackney Registration district in the June quarter 1906.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Harold Athelstan Lee and Florence Rose Jones.¹ Jessie Adela Lee appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 130 Millfields Road, Clapton, London, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Hackney, London.¹ She lived between 1929 and 1934 at Uxbridge, Middlesex, England; and appeared on the Electoral Roll.⁵ She married Walter Rigg on 14 July 1934 at St Matthew, Yiewsley, Middlesex, England; and their marriage, after Banns were read, was recorded at Uxbridge Registration district in the September quarter 1934. She was age 28, a Spinster of Rosalea, Mile Road, West Drayton, Daughter of Harold Athelstan Lee, Electrical Engineer. He was age 27, a Bachelor of Claremont, Beldon Road, West Drayton, Son of William Rigg, Weaver.^2,6 Jessie Adela Lee and Walter Rigg lived on 29 September 1939 at Middlesex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Yiewsley and West Drayton area.⁷ Jessie Adela Lee and Walter Rigg lived between 1945 and 1965 at 55 Bellclose Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, England.⁸ Jessie Adela Lee died on 17 February 1966 at Middlesex, England, at age 59; and her death was recorded at Hillingdon Registration district in the March quarter 1966.^9,10

      Her married name was Lee.¹ Louisa Dawkins Cutler was born on 25 March 1881 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the June quarter 1881.^1,2,3 She married George Herbert Lee, son of George Lee and Susan Drew, on 15 April 1911 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the June quarter 1911.^1,4 Louisa Dawkins Cutler died on 2 May 1956 at Sunnyside, Windlesham Road, Chobham, Surrey, England, at age 75; and her death was recorded at Surrey N W registration office in the June quarter 1956.^5,6

     James Porteous was born in 1851 at Stamford, Lincolnshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Stamford Registration district in the March quarter 1851.¹ He was the son of Thomas Porteous, who was a Grocer at the time of his son's marriage.² He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Adelaide Street, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, as Son of Thomas and Mary Porteous, age 2 months, birthplace Stamford, Lincolnshire. His father was a Tea Dealer from Scotland. His mother and a sister completed the household.³ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Colly Western, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Boarder, age 10, birthplace Stamford, Lincolnshire, and he was a Scholar.⁴ He married Jessie Adela Lee, daughter of Benjamin Levy and Mary Ratcliffe, on 28 April 1874 at All Saints Battle Bridge, Islington, London, England; and their marriage by Licence after James had made an Allegation, was recorded at Islington Registration district in the June quarter 1874. He was age 23, a Bachelor, and a Telegraph Clerk; she was age 21 and a Spinster.^1,2,5,6 James Porteous died in 1890 at Northamptonshire, England; and his death was recorded at Peterborough Registration district in the June quarter 1890.⁷

     James Athelstan Porteous was born on 16 March 1885 at Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Peterborough Registration district in the March quarter 1885.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Porteous and Jessie Adela Lee.¹ James Athelstan Porteous appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 1 Edis Houses, Victoria Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Peterborough, Northamptonshire, and he was a Scholar.⁴ He was baptized on 9 June 1892 at All Saints, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England; with his sister Annie Mabel Porteous.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 28 Henry Street, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Boarder, age 16 birthplace Peterborough, Northamptonshire, and he worked as an Iron Moulder.⁵ He married Alice Maud Chambers in 1908 at Northamptonshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Peterborough Registration district in the September quarter 1908.^1,6 James Athelstan Porteous appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 49 Taverners Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Head, married, age 26, birthplace Peterborough, Northants, and he worked as an Iron Founder, General Engineer. His Wife and Mother completed the household.¹ He (an unknown value) before 17 March 1922 at Michigan, United States of America.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1930 at Galagar Street, Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, United States of America, as Head, age 40, birthplace England, immigration year 1921, occupation Moulder in 'Baking ?' industry. His wife and son Leslie James Porteous completed the household.⁸ He appeared on the census of 1940 at E Allagher, Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, United States of America, as Head, age 49, birthplace England, Naturalized, occupation Moulder in Foundry. His wife and son Leslie James Porteous completed the household, which was the same place as 1935.⁹ He died in February 1969 at United States of America at age 83.¹⁰

      Her married name was Porteous.¹ Alice Maud Chambers was born in 1886 at March, Cambridgeshire, England; and her birth was recorded at North Witchford Registration district in the December quarter 1886.^1,2,3 She married James Athelstan Porteous, son of James Porteous and Jessie Adela Lee, in 1908 at Northamptonshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Peterborough Registration district in the September quarter 1908.^1,4 Alice Maud Chambers appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 49 Taverners Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Maud Porteous, Wife, age 24, birthplace March, Cambridgeshire; in two years of marriage she had no children born alive.¹ She was recorded arriving at New York, United States of America, sailing on the Aquitania, as age 32, of Kings Lynn, birthplace March, Cambridgeshire, with her son Leslie James Porteous. They had resided with her sister in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, and were joining James Athelstan Porteous, sailing from Southampton, England on 17 March 1922.^5,6 She appeared on the census of 1930 at Galagar Street, Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, United States of America, as wife, age 39, birthplace England, immigration year 1928, Naturlized.⁷ She appeared on the census of 1940 at E Allagher, Saginaw, Saginaw, Michigan, United States of America, as wife, age 48, birthplace England, Naturlized; living in the same house as in 1935.⁸

      Her married name was Wyman.¹ Frances May Porteous was born on 9 September 1877 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.^5,3,4 She was the daughter of James Porteous and Jessie Adela Lee.^3,4 Frances May Porteous appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 1 Edis Houses, Victoria Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Queensland, Australia, and she was a Scholar.³ She married Albert Wyman on 30 November 1900 at St Mark, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Peterborough Registration district in the December quarter 1900. He was a 28 year old Bachelor and Asylum Attendant, son of Robert Wyman. She was a 23 year old Spinster, daughter of James Porteous (deceased) Clerk.^1,6 Frances May Porteous appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 19 Tillotson Road, Heeley, Yorkshire, England, as Wife, age 23 birthplace Brisbane, Australia.⁷ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Ridlington, Rutland, England, as Frances May Porteous, age 32, birthplace Brisbane, Australia; in 11 years of marriage she had one child born alive and still living.⁸ She was recorded as arriving in Quebec, Canada, aboard the Empress of Ireland departing from Liverpool, England, with her husband and son, as age 32 on 17 August 1911.² She was recorded as arriving in Canada aboard the Empress of Britain departing from Liverpool, England, as age 42, married in 1920.² She died on 19 April 1965 at Richmond Heights Prtivate Hospital, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada, at age 87; and the informant was her Son, George Albert Wyman; she had been living in the Province for 54 years.^9,10 She was buried at Royal Oak Burial Park, Saanich, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; and she was age 87 and widowed.^11,12

     Florence Mary Porteous was born circa 1877 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Porteous and Jessie Adela Lee.¹ Florence Mary Porteous appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 1 Edis Houses, Victoria Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Daughter, age 14, birthplace Queensland, Australia, and she was a Scholar.¹ She witnessed the marriage of her sister Frances May Porteous on 30 November 1900 at St Mark, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England.² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Northampton County Lunatic Asylum, Upton, Northamptonshire, England, as an Asylum Nurse, single, age 24, birthplace Australia, working with her sister Annie Mabel.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Northampton County Lunatic Asylum, Upton, Northamptonshire, England, as a 'Nurse on the Insane', single, age 33, birthplace Brisbane, Australia, and she was no longer working with her sister Annie Mabel.³ She died in 1937 at Northamptonshire, England; and her death was recorded at Peterborough Registration district in the September quarter 1937, at age 61.⁵

      Her married name was James.² Annie Mabel Porteous was born on 22 July 1881 at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of James Porteous and Jessie Adela Lee.¹ Annie Mabel Porteous appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 1 Edis Houses, Victoria Road, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Daughter, age 9, birthplace Queensland, Australia, and she was a Scholar.¹ She was baptized on 9 June 1892 at All Saints, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England; with her brother James Athelstan Porteous.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Northampton County Lunatic Asylum, Upton, Northamptonshire, England, as an Asylum Nurse, single, age 19, birthplace Australia, working with her sister Florence.⁵

She married Percy Norman James on 10 November 1901 at All Saints, Clapton Park, London, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Hackney Registration district in the December quarter 1901. He was a 22 year old Bachelor, Jobmaster, son of George James, Jobmaster. She was a 21 year old Spinster, daughter of James Porteous, deceased. Both lived in Clapton.^2,6 Annie Mabel Porteous appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Ridlington, Rutland, England, as Wife, age 30, birthplace Brisbane, Australia; and in 11 years of marriage she had one child born alive and still living.⁷

She sailed to Canada arriving after 2 April 1911 at St John's, New Brunswick, Canada.⁸ She was recorded as sailing from Peterborough, England, on the Empress of France and arriving in Quebec, Canada. She was age 39, a widow, her present occupation was Housekeeper, which she intended to carry on. Born in Brisbane, Australia, she had Canadian citizenship and her religion was C. of E. The object of her coming to Canada was Returning Home, where she intended to remain permanently. She had lived in Canada before at 765 Hill Street, Victoria, B.C. (to where she was returning) having arrived at St. Johns N.B., in April 1911. She departed from Quebec, Canada, on June 21 1921. to visit relatives. Her nearest relative from England was her mother, Mrs Porteous of 201 Cromwell Road, Peterborough on 12 October 1921.⁸ She died on 2 March 1953 at St Joseph's Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 71; and her death was recorded as Ann Mabel James, age 72, daughter of father surname 'Porteous' and mother 'Jessie Adelaide', and she was the widow of Percy Norman James. The informant was her daughter Mabel MacPherson. She had been in Victoria for 43 years.^3,9 She was buried at Royal Oak Burial Park (Section H), Saanich, Victoria, Canada.⁹

     Albert Wyman was born on 9 November 1873 at Ridlington, Rutland, England; and his birth was recorded at Uppingham Registration district in the December quarter 1873.^1,2,3,4 He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Ridlington, Rutland, England, as Son of Robert and Eliza Ann Wyman, birthplace Ridlington, Rutland, age 17, and he worked as an Agricultural Labourer. His parents and siblings completed the household.⁵ He married Frances May Porteous, daughter of James Porteous and Jessie Adela Lee, on 30 November 1900 at St Mark, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Peterborough Registration district in the December quarter 1900. He was a 28 year old Bachelor and Asylum Attendant, son of Robert Wyman. She was a 23 year old Spinster, daughter of James Porteous (deceased) Clerk.^1,6 Albert Wyman appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 19 Tillotson Road, Heeley, Yorkshire, England, as Head, married, age 28, birthplace Redlington, Rutland, and he worked as a Railway Porter. His Wife, Son, and Mother-in-law completed the household.³ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Ridlington, Rutland, England, as Head, married, age 37, birthplace Ridlington, Rutland, and he was an Innkeeper. His Wife, Son, three Relatives (his brother-in-law, sister and their daughter) and a Boarder completed the household.⁷

He was recorded as arriving in Quebec, Canada, aboard the Empress of Ireland departing from Liverpool, England, with his wife and son, as age 37 on 17 August 1911.⁸ He died on 12 March 1947 at Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 73; and married to Frances Wyman who was the informant; his occupation was Labourer.^4,9 He was buried on 15 March 1947 at Royal Oak Burial Park, Saanich, British Columbia, Canada.^4,9

     Doris Mary Wilkinson was born in 1901 at London, England; and her birth was recorded at Paddington registration opffice in the June quarter 1901.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arthur Wilkinson and Emily Matilda Stonard.¹ Doris Mary Wilkinson appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 35 Westfield Road, West Ealing, London, England, as daughter, age 9, birthplace Paddington, London, Middlesex, England.¹

     George Albert Wyman was born on 21 March 1901 at Heeley, Yorkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ecclesall Bierlow Registration district in the June quarter 1901.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Wyman and Frances May Porteous.¹ George Albert Wyman appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 19 Tillotson Road, Heeley, Yorkshire, England, as Son, age under 1 month, birthplace Heeley, Yorkshire.³ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Ridlington, Uppingham, Yorkshire, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Sheffield, Yorkshire, and he was at school.¹ He was recorded as arriving in Quebec, Canada, aboard the Empress of Ireland departing from Liverpool, England, with his parents, as age 10 on 17 August 1911.⁴ He was recorded as arriving in Quebec, Canada, aboard the Empress of Britain departing from Peterborough, England, as age 20 and single on 28 July 1921.⁴ He married Vera Alma Jennings on 26 July 1924 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and she was a Stenographer.^5,6 George Albert Wyman lived in 1940 at Apt.2, Ryallowna Apts., 243 St. Paul Street, Yale, British Columbia, Canada; and he appeared on the Canadian Voters List, occupation 'Prov. police.⁷' He and Vera Alma Jennings were divorced on 5 December 1950 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.⁸ George Albert Wyman married Viola Mabel Johnston between 1951 and 1953 at British Columbia, Canada.² George Albert Wyman and Viola Mabel Johnston lived between 1953 and 1965 at 4432 Georgia Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; and they appeared on the Voters List as George Wyman, retired (1953), government inspector (1957), L.C.B. inspector (1962, 1963 and 1965) and Mrs Viola Wyman, clerk (1962 and 1965).⁹ George Albert Wyman died on 16 January 1970 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 68; and his wife Viola Mabel Johnston was the informant who gave his occupation as, Inspector for the Liquor Control Board.^10,11 He was buried on 20 January 1970 at Masonic Cemetery of British Columbia, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.¹²

      Her married name was Wyman.¹ Viola Mabel Johnston was born circa 1901.¹ She married George Albert Wyman, son of Albert Wyman and Frances May Porteous, between 1951 and 1953 at British Columbia, Canada.¹ Viola Mabel Johnston and George Albert Wyman lived between 1953 and 1965 at 4432 Georgia Street, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; and they appeared on the Voters List as George Wyman, retired (1953), government inspector (1957), L.C.B. inspector (1962, 1963 and 1965) and Mrs Viola Wyman, clerk (1962 and 1965).² Viola Mabel Johnston died before 8 September 1986 at British Columbia, Canada.³ She was buried on 8 September 1986 at Masonic Cemetery of British Columbia, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; in the same plot number as her husband.³

      Her married name was Wyman.^2,1 Vera Alma Jennings was born on 4 January 1904 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.^3,4 She married George Albert Wyman, son of Albert Wyman and Frances May Porteous, on 26 July 1924 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and she was a Stenographer.^1,5 Vera Alma Jennings lived in 1940 at Apt.2, Ryallowna Apts., 243 St. Paul Street, Yale, British Columbia, Canada; and she appeared on the Canadian Voters List, as Mrs. G.A. Wyman.⁶ She and George Albert Wyman were divorced on 5 December 1950 at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.⁷ Vera Alma Jennings was naturalized on 21 May 1957 at 1054 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, United States of America; at age 53, in the Court District of California.⁴ She died on 18 October 1991 at San Francisco, California, United States of America, at age 87; and her Mother's maiden name was Mackay and her Father's surname was Jennings, birthplace Canada.³

     Gloria Francine Wyman was born on 9 January 1927 at Hazelton, British Columbia, Canada.^2,1 She was the daughter of George Albert Wyman and Vera Alma Jennings.¹ Gloria Francine Wyman was recorded on the Border Crossing from Mexico to the United States of America. Her port of arrival was Nogales, Arizona, United States, age 24, born 9 January 1927 at Hazelton,single an Office clerk and her race or nationality was Canadian on 16 November 1951.³ She was naturalized on 21 May 1957 at 1054 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, United States of America; at age 30, in the Court District of California.¹ She lived in 1992 at 631 Ofarrell Street Apt 508, San Francisco, California, United States of America.⁴ She died on 7 January 2011 at San Francisco, California, United States of America, at age 83.²

     Percy Norman James was born on 29 January 1881 at Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Peterborough Registration district in the March quarter 1881.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at The Broadway, Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England, as Percy J James, Son of George and Keiza James, age 20, birthplace Peterborough, Northamptonshire, and he worked in a Stables. His parents, brother, sister and a servant completed the household.² He married Annie Mabel Porteous, daughter of James Porteous and Jessie Adela Lee, on 10 November 1901 at All Saints, Clapton Park, London, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Hackney Registration district in the December quarter 1901. He was a 22 year old Bachelor, Jobmaster, son of George James, Jobmaster. She was a 21 year old Spinster, daughter of James Porteous, deceased. Both lived in Clapton.^1,3 Percy Norman James appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Ridlington, Rutland, England, as Relative of Albert Wyman, married, age 31, birthplace Peterborough, Northants, and he was a Job Master.⁴ He he most likely accompanied his wife and stepdaughter who sailed to Canada arriving after 2 April 1911 at St John's, New Brunswick, Canada.⁵ He died on 23 March 1917 at age 36; when he was killed in the Great War [1914-1918]. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide the following information:

'Rank: Sapper. Service No: 826506. Date of Death: 27/03/1917. Age: 36. Regiment/Service: Canadian Engineers 24th (Reserve) Bn.
Grave Reference 8. I. 390.
Cemetery Peterboroug Old Cemetery (or Broadway Cemetery)
Additional Information: Son of George and Kezia James. Born at Peterborough.'
51 Identified casualties.^1,6

     Mabel Ethel James Porteous was born in 1900 at Peterborough, Northamptonshire, England; and her birth was recorded and indexed as Mabel Ethel J Porteous at Peterborough Registration district in the December quarter 1900.^2,1 She was the daughter of Percy Norman James and Annie Mabel Porteous.² As of 10 November 1901, Mabel Ethel James Porteous was also known as Mabel Ethel James from the marriage of her mother to Percy Norman James.³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Ridlington, Rutland, England, as Mabel Ethel James, Daughter, age 10, birthplace Peterborough, Northants., and she went to school.²

She most likely accompanied her mother who sailed to Canada arriving after 2 April 1911 at St John's, New Brunswick, Canada.⁴ As of 23 March 1920, her married name was Brown.⁵ She married James Teague Brown on 23 March 1920 at St John Anglican Church, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada; and their marriage by Licence was recorded in British Columbia. He was a 25 year old Bachelor, Auto Mechanic, birthplace Victoria, son of John Graham Brown and Catherine Plamer Teague. She was a 20 year old Spinster, birthplace England, daughter of 'Percy James' and 'Anne Ethel Porteous.^5,6' Mabel Ethel James Porteous appeared on the census of 1921 at Duncan City Cowichan, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, as Mabel Ethel Brown, Wife, age 20, birthplace England, year of immigration 1910.⁷ She and James Teague Brown were divorced on 29 January 1937 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.⁶ As of before 2 March 1953, her married name was MacPherson.⁸ Mabel Ethel James Porteous married Archibald Birnie MacPherson before 2 March 1953 at Canada.^8,9 Mabel Ethel James Porteous was the Informant of her Mother's death on 2 March 1953 at Victoria, Canada.⁸ She died on 5 September 1989 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; and her death was recorded as Mabel Ethel James MacPherson.¹⁰

     Ephraim Ward was born on 20 March 1882 at Laxfield, Suffolk, England; and his birth was recorded at Hoxne registration office in the June quarter 1882.^1,2,3 He married Louise Deborah Buddin, daughter of James Buddin and Deborah Saunders, on 29 November 1903 at St Mary, Merton, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon registration office in the December quarter 1903.^1,4 Ephraim Ward appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 59 Effra Road, Wimbledon, Surrey, England, as head, age 29, married, birthplace Laxfield, Suffolk, England.¹ He died on 18 January 1956 at 28 Nelson Grove Road, Merton, London, England, at age 73; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Eastern registration office in the March quarter 1956.^5,6

     Debroah Mary Ward was born on 6 February 1904 at Merton, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Croydon registration office in the March quarter 1904.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin.¹ Debroah Mary Ward appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 59 Effra Road, Merton, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 7, birthplace Merton, Surrey, England.¹ She married William A Rogers in 1924 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon registration office in the December quarter 1924.⁴ Debroah Mary Ward died in December 2001 at Surrey, England, at age 97; and her death was recorded at Merton registration office in December 2001.³

     William A Rogers was born circa 1902.¹ He married Debroah Mary Ward, daughter of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin, in 1924 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon registration office in the December quarter 1924.¹

     George Ephraim Maurice Ward was born on 6 April 1906 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1906.^1,2,3 He was the son of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin.¹ George Ephraim Maurice Ward was baptized on 29 April 1906 at Holy Trinity and St Peter, South Wimbledon, Surrey, England.³ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 59 Effra Road, Merton, Surrey, England, as son, age 5, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey, England.¹ He married Alice M Johnson in 1928 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon registration office in the June quarter 1928.⁴ George Ephraim Maurice Ward died on 22 November 1970 at 220 Cannon Hill Lane, London, England, at age 64; and his death was recorded at Merton registration office in the December quiarter 1970.⁵

      Her married name was Cakebread.² Elizabeth Charlotte Ward was born on 5 August 1908; and her birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the September quarter 1908.^1,3 She was the daughter of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin.¹ Elizabeth Charlotte Ward was baptized on 4 October 1908 at Holy Trinity & St Peter, Wimbledon, Surrey, England.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 59 Effra Road, Merton, London, England, as daughter, age 2, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.¹ She married Sydney Arthur Cakebread in 1931 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon registration office in the September quarter 1931.² Elizabeth Charlotte Ward died in 1977 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Merton registration office in the December quarter 1977.³

     Sydney Arthur Cakebread was born on 17 January 1908; and his birth was recorded at Wandsworth registration office in the March quarter 1908.^1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Charlotte Ward, daughter of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin, in 1931 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon registration office in the September quarter 1931.¹ Sydney Arthur Cakebread died in September 2002 at London, England, at age 94; and his death was recorded at Wandsworth registration office in September 2002.²

     William Henry Ward was born in 1902 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Croydon registration office in the March quarter 1902. His mother name is recorded at the GRO as Goldsmith.¹ He was the son of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin.¹ William Henry Ward appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 59 Effra Road, Merton, Surrey, England, as son, age 7, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey.²

     Charles James Ward was born on 10 November 1912 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the December quarter 1912.^1,2 He was the son of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin.¹ Charles James Ward was baptized on 25 September 1913 at St Mary, Merton, Surrey, England.³ He died in 1986 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Sutton registration office in the March quarter 1986.⁴

     Agnes May Ward was born on 21 February 1916 at Merton, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Croydon registration office in the March quarter 1916.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin.¹

     Herbert Frederick Ward was born on 1 June 1918 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Croydon registration office in the September quarter 1918.^1,2 He was the son of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin.¹

     Ernest Frank Ward was born in 1920 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Croydon registration office in the March quarter 1920.¹ He was the son of Ephraim Ward and Louise Deborah Buddin.¹

     Geoffrey Hannell was born on 24 May 1888.^1,2 He married Ethel Alice May Sopp, daughter of Frederick William Sopp and Mary Ann Jackson, on 3 August 1913 at St Andrew, Wimbledon, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston registration office in the September quarter 1913.^1,3 Geoffrey Hannell died on 4 February 1947 at 33 Clifton Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, at age 58; and his death was recorded at Brighton registration office in the March quarter 1947.^4,5

     John Geoffrey Hannell was born on 1 March 1915 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the March quarter 1915.^1,2 He was the son of Geoffrey Hannell and Ethel Alice May Sopp.¹ John Geoffrey Hannell married Mary Patience Chatfield in 1938 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey North Eastern registration office in the June quarter 1938.³ John Geoffrey Hannell died on 3 November 1998 at Norfolk, England, at age 83; and his death was recorded at Norwich registration office in November 1998.^2,4

      Her married name was Peters.² Alice Maud Lee was born on 24 April 1882 at Brunswick, Victoria, Australia.³ She was the daughter of George Levy and Annie Chalmers.¹ Alice Maud Lee married Henry James Peters in 1902 at Victoria, Australia.² Alice Maud Lee lived in 1931 at 16 Norris Street, Surrey Hills, Kooyong, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia; and appeared on the Australian Electoral Roll as Alice Maude Peters as 'h.d.' ( home duties).⁴ She died on 16 October 1954 at Parkville, Victoria, Australia, at age 72.⁵ She was cremated at Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.⁶

     Henry James Peters was born on 10 September 1880 at Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.¹ He married Alice Maud Lee, daughter of George Levy and Annie Chalmers, in 1902 at Victoria, Australia.¹ Henry James Peters lived in 1931 at 16 Norris Street, Surrey Hills, Kooyong, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia; and appeared on the Australian Electoral Roll as a presser.² He died before 9 August 1962 at Box Hill, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was cremated at Springvale Crematorium, Springvale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, where his wife was cremated.³

     Florence Rose Watling was baptized on 4 September 1910 at Christ Church, Woking, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford registration office in the September quarter 1910.^1,2 She was the daughter of Herbert Lewis Watling and Rose Slyfield.¹ Florence Rose Watling appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at No 31 Courtenay Road, Woking, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 8 months, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ She died in 1936 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey S W registration office in the March quarter 1936.⁴

     Arthur Stanley Edward Ledger was baptized on 29 October 1910 at St John's, Woking, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford registration office in the December quarter 1910.^1,3 He married Elsie May Watling, daughter of Herbert Lewis Watling and Rose Slyfield, on 18 February 1933 at St John's, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford registration office in the March quarter 1933.^1,2 Arthur Stanley Edward Ledger died in February 1989 at Surrey, England, at age 78; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in February 1989.⁴

     Herbert William Channell was born on 31 October 1913 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Fulham registration office in the December quarter 1913.^1,2,3 He was the son of Charles William Channell and Margaret Adams.¹ Herbert William Channell married Irene Stella Deacon in 1939 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Fulham registration office in the September quarter 1939.⁴ Herbert William Channell died on 8 September 1998 at Surrey, England, at age 84; and his death was recorded at Richmond Upon Thames registration office in September 1998.^2,5

     Arthur Ernest Channell was born in 1919 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Fulham registration office in the March quarter 1919.¹ He was the son of Charles William Channell and Margaret Adams.¹

      Her married name was Cannon.¹ Jane Wood was born circa 1861 at London, England.¹ She married John Cannon, son of John Cannon and Hannah Bullen, in 1901 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Lewisham registration office in the June quarter 1901.¹ Jane Wood appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 48 Thurston Road, Lewisham, London, England, as wife, age 50, birthplace Greenwich, London.²

     Alfred W Lagden was born circa 1880.¹ He married Emily Maud Peckham, daughter of Thomas James Peckham and Mary Elizabeth Brittain, in 1913 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Lewisham registration office in the December quarter 1913.¹

      Her married name was Peckham.¹ Elizabeth Caroline was born circa 1892.¹ She married Sidney Brittain Peckham, son of Thomas James Peckham and Mary Elizabeth Brittain, in 1928 at Westmount, Quebec, Canada.¹

     Ernest George Peters was born on 23 February 1903 at Victoria, Australia; and his birth was recorded at Fitzroy.^1,2 He was the son of Henry James Peters and Alice Maud Lee.¹ Ernest George Peters married Phyllis Marion Holmes in 1925 at Victoria, Australia.^3,4 Ernest George Peters married Sylvia Mary Sharman on 5 February 1955 at Yaraville, Victoria, Australia.⁵ Ernest George Peters died on 10 March 1974 at Kew, Victoria, Australia, at age 71; when his parents were recorded as James Henry and Alice Maud Lee.^1,4 He was cremated at Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Springvale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and his ashes scattered.⁴

      Henry Walter Peters also went by the name of Wal Peters.¹ He was born on 12 July 1913 at Sandringham, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was the son of Henry James Peters and Alice Maud Lee.¹ Henry Walter Peters married Ellice Faye Tylor on 21 March 1939 at Canterbury, Victoria, Australia.² Henry Walter Peters served during WWII in the Royal Australian Air Force and the WWII Nominal Roll contains his record as follows:


'Name     PETERS, HENRY WALTER
Service     Royal Australian Air Force
Service Number     51392
Date of Birth     12 Jul 1913
Place of Birth     SANDRINGHAM, VIC
Date of Enlistment     26 Feb 1942
Locality on Enlistment     SWAN HILL
Place of Enlistment     MELBOURNE, VIC
Next of Kin     PETERS, ELLICE
Date of Discharge     14 Jan 1946
Rank     Leading Aircraftman
Posting at Discharge     6 RAAF HOSPITAL
WW2 Honours and Gallantry     None for display
Prisoner of War     No.³'

He married Kathleen Agnes Chandler on 26 July 1974 at Tecoma, Victoria, Australia.² Henry Walter Peters died on 29 January 2003 at Kallista, Victoria, Australia, at age 89.¹ He was the subject of an obituary or Death Notice was published in the Herald Sun (Melbourne) giving his age as 89 on 1 February 2003.¹