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     Edward Swift was born in 1898 at Formby, Lancashire, England; and his brth was recorded at Formby Sub-district, Ormskirk Registration district in the June quarter 1898.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joseph Swift and Elizabeth Ellen Cummins.¹ Edward Swift appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Formby, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Formby, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 1 Cummins Avenue Freshfield, Formby, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Formby, Lancashire, and he was at school.⁴ He married Bertha Frances Culbert in 1924 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Romford Registration district in the June quarter 1924.⁵

     Amy Swift was born in 1899 at Formby, Lancashire, England; and her brth was recorded at Formby Sub-district, Ormskirk Registration district in the December quarter 1899.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Swift and Elizabeth Ellen Cummins.¹ Amy Swift appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Formby, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Formby, Lancashire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 1 Cummins Avenue Freshfield, Formby, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Formby, Lancashire, and she was at school.⁴ She was executrix to her Mother as 'spinster' on 29 July 1944.⁵

      Her married name was Downs.² Annie Swift was born on 11 June 1907 at Formby, Lancashire, England; and her brth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the September quarter 1907.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph Swift and Elizabeth Ellen Cummins.¹ Annie Swift appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 1 Cummins Avenue Freshfield, Formby, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Formby, Lancashire.¹ She lived on 29 September 1939 at 58 Dunbar Road, Birkdale, Lancashire, England; where she was on the 1939 Register.⁴

     Joseph Hartley was born on 28 April 1907 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Blackburn Registration district in the June quarter 1907.^2,3 He married Winifred Emma Cummins, daughter of Walter Cummins and Emma Tartt, in 1931 at Register Office or Registrar Attended, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded and indexed as Winifride E Cummins and Joseph Hartley at Ormskirk Registration district in the September quarter 1931.^4,5 Joseph Hartley and Winifred Emma Cummins lived on 29 September 1939 at Southport, Lancashire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register.⁶ Joseph Hartley died in 1986 at Lancashire, England; and his death was recorded at Blackburn Registration district in August 1986.³

      Her married name was Pratt.² Joyce Aileen Cummins was born in 1925 at Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the June quarter 1925.¹ She was the daughter of Harold James Cummins and Annie Abram.¹ Joyce Aileen Cummins married Clifton Pratt in 1947 at St John, Birkdale, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Southport Registration district in the June quarter 1947.^2,3

     Derrick Spencer Cummins was born in 1928 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the December quarter 1928.¹ He was the son of Harold James Cummins and Annie Abram.¹ Derrick Spencer Cummins married Margaret Jackson in 1951 at St Simon and St Jude with All Souls, Southport, Lancashire, England.³ Derrick Spencer Cummins married Edith D White in 1972 at Register Office or Registrar Attended, North Sefton, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Southport Registration district in the June quarter 1972.^4,5 Derrick Spencer Cummins and Edith D White lived in 2002 at Southport, Merseyside, England; where they were on the Electoral Register.⁶ Derrick Spencer Cummins died on 26 January 2014 at Southport, Merseyside, England.^7,8 He was the subject of an obituary in the Southport Visiter '...Loving husband of the late Dot. Father to Sam, Mandy and Russell, "Grandad Dek" to Adam, Robert, Rebecca and Olivia. Dek will be sadly missed by his whole family...' on 4 February 2014.⁹ He was cremated at Southport Crematorium, Southport, Merseyside, England.⁹ His estate was probated on 28 July 2014; at London Registry.²

      Her married name was Bowden.² Audrey Margaret Cummins was born in 1930 at Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the March quarter 1930.¹ She was the daughter of Harold James Cummins and Annie Abram.¹ Audrey Margaret Cummins married Haydn Bowden in 1952 at St John, Birkdale, Lancashire, England.²

     Colin Cummins was born in 1934 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the March quarter 1934.¹ He was the son of Harold James Cummins and Annie Abram.¹ Colin Cummins married Joyce Hancock in 1960 at St John, Crossens, Lancashire, England.²

      Her married name was Cummins.¹ Vera Helen Sumner was born on 6 April 1924 at Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the June quarter 1924.^2,3

     Clifton Pratt was born on 17 October 1922 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Burnley Registration district in the December quarter 1922.^2,3 He married Joyce Aileen Cummins, daughter of Harold James Cummins and Annie Abram, in 1947 at St John, Birkdale, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Southport Registration district in the June quarter 1947.^1,4 Clifton Pratt died in 1985 at Derbyshire, England; and his death was recorded at Derby Registration district in November 1985.³

      Her married name was Cummins.¹ Margaret Jackson was born on 26 December 1928 at England.² She married Derrick Spencer Cummins, son of Harold James Cummins and Annie Abram, in 1951 at St Simon and St Jude with All Souls, Southport, Lancashire, England.¹ Margaret Jackson died in 1970 at Lancashire, England; and her death was recorded at Southport Registration district in the December quarter 1970.²

     Haydn Bowden was born on 12 October 1928 at Glamorganshire, Wales; and his birth was recorded at Swansea Registration district in the December quarter 1928.^2,3 He married Audrey Margaret Cummins, daughter of Harold James Cummins and Annie Abram, in 1952 at St John, Birkdale, Lancashire, England.¹ Haydn Bowden died in 1994 at Glamorganshire, Wales; and his death was recorded at Swansea Registration district in May 1994.²

      Her married name was Cummins.¹ Joyce Hancock was born circa 1934. She married Colin Cummins, son of Harold James Cummins and Annie Abram, in 1960 at St John, Crossens, Lancashire, England.¹

     Gilbert Samuel Roy Worthington was born on 28 December 1922 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the March quarter 1923.^4,5 He lived on 29 September 1939 at Yorkshire, England; where he was on the 1939 Register in the Huddersfield area.⁶ He married Audrey Dorothy Balmforth, daughter of William Edward Balmforth and Dorothy Cummins, in 1948 at All Souls, Southport, Lancashire, England.¹ Gilbert Samuel Roy Worthington died in 2001 at Lancashire, England; and his death was recorded at Sefton North Registration district in July 2001.²

     Richard Charles Symons was born on 1 December 1884; and his birth was recorded at Holborn registration office in the March quarter 1885.^1,2,3 He married Ellen Jane Benham, daughter of Charles Janus Benham and Ellen Chitty, on 14 March 1912 at Holy Trinity, Barnes, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Richmond Surrey registration office in the March quarter 1912.^1,4 Richard Charles Symons died in 1959 at Essex, England.⁵

      Her married name was Benham.¹ Kathleen Victoria Page was born on 17 January 1897 at Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Medway registration office in the March quarter 1897.^1,2 She married Percy Benham, son of Charles Janus Benham and Ellen Chitty, in 1917 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Medway registrastion office in the December quarter 1917.¹ Kathleen Victoria Page died on 4 June 1988 at Buckinghamshire, England, at age 91; and her death was recorded at Milton Keynes registration office in June 1988.²

     Richard Percy Benham was born on 16 July 1921 at Kent, England; and his birth was recorded at Medway registration office in the September quarter 1921.^1,2 He was the son of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page.¹ Richard Percy Benham married Peggy Maria Thirgood in 1945 at Kent, England.³ Richard Percy Benham died in August 2005 at Kent, England, at age 84; and his death was recorded at Medway registration office in August 2005.²

      Her married name was Norman.¹ Muriel Benham was born on 20 March 1919 at Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales; and her birth was recorded at Cardiff registration office in March quarter 1919.^2,3 She was the daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page. Muriel Benham married Arthur W Norman in 1940 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Medway registration office in the December quarter 1940.^1,4 Muriel Benham died in March 1980 at Kent, England; and her death was recorded at Chatham registration office in the March quarter 1980.³

     Arthur W Norman was born circa 1918.¹ He married Muriel Benham, daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page, in 1940 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Medway registration office in the December quarter 1940.^1,2

      Her married name was Young.² Edna Kathleen Benham was born in 1925 at Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Medway registration office in the June quarter 1925.¹ She was the daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page.¹ Edna Kathleen Benham married Ernest H E Young in 1949 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chatham registration office in the March quarter 1949.²

     Ernest H E Young was born circa 1920.¹ He married Edna Kathleen Benham, daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page, in 1949 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chatham registration office in the March quarter 1949.¹

      Her married name was Bridgland.² Grace Doris Benham was born in 1927 at Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Medway registration office in the June quarter 1927.¹ She was the daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page.¹ Grace Doris Benham married William E Bridgland in 1948 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chatham registration office in the September quarter 1948.²

     William E Bridgland was born circa 1920.¹ He married Grace Doris Benham, daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page, in 1948 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chatham registration office in the September quarter 1948.¹

      Her married name was Raines.² Irene Ruth Benham was born on 13 October 1930 at Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Medway registration office in the December quarter 1930.^1,3 She was the daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page.¹ Irene Ruth Benham married Alan Brasher Raines on 19 December 1953 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chatham registration office in the December quarter 1953.^2,3

     Alan Brasher Raines was born on 15 November 1928 at Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Havant registration office in the December quarter 1928.¹ He married Irene Ruth Benham, daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page, on 19 December 1953 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chatham registration office in the December quarter 1953.^1,4 Alan Brasher Raines died in December 1993 at Hampshire, England, at age 65; and his Death was recorded at Portsmouth registration office in the December quarter 1993.³

      Her married name was Coles.² Margaret E Benham was born on 13 July 1936 at Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Medway registration office in the September quarter 1936.^1,3 She was the daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page.¹ Margaret E Benham married Edward William Coles in 1958 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chatham registration office in the June quarter 1958.²

     Edward William Coles was born on 16 December 1931; and his birth was recorded at Thanet registration office in the March quarter 1932.^1,2 He married Margaret E Benham, daughter of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page, in 1958 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chatham registration office in the June quarter 1958.¹

      Her married name was Benham.¹ Peggy Maria Thirgood was born in 1925 at Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Medway registration office in the March quarter 1925.^1,2 She married Richard Percy Benham, son of Percy Benham and Kathleen Victoria Page, in 1945 at Kent, England.¹

      Her married name was Marshall.² Julia Frances Benham was born in 1946 at Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Chatham registration office in the December quarter 1946.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Percy Benham and Peggy Maria Thirgood.¹ Julia Frances Benham died in 2006; and her death was recorded at Kent registration office as Julie Frances Row in March 2006.^3,4

     Robert Boswell Tattershall was born circa 1880.¹ He married Eliza Florence Fenn, daughter of Thomas Abraham Fenn and Susanna Naomi Bruckland, in 1899 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at West Ham Registration office in the September quarter 1899.¹

     Ellen Fenn was born circa 1893 at Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Abraham Fenn and Susanna Naomi Bruckland.¹ Ellen Fenn appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at West Ham, Essex, England, as daughter, age 8, birthplace Battersea, Surrey, England.¹

     Irving Debock Kennard was born in 1894 at Kent, England; and his birth was recorded at Thanet registration office in the September quarter 1894.^1,3 He married Doris Evelyn Bosher, daughter of Walter John Bosher and Winifred Birkett Channing, in 1947 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey N W Registration office in the December quarter 1947.¹ Irving Debock Kennard died on 22 February 1970 at 88 Victoria Avenue, Margate, Kent, England; and his death was recorded at Thanet registration office in the March quarter 1970.^4,2

     Alfred Henry Wray was born on 17 April 1873 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Oldham Registration district in the September qaurter 1875.^1,2,3 He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 299 Lee Street, Oldham, Lancashire, England, as Son of George and Jan Wray, age 7, birthplace Oldham, Lancashire, and he was a Scholar. Four siblings completed the household.⁴ He married Margaret Cummins, daughter of Thomas Cummins and Elizabeth Downie, in 1898 at Ormskirk Register Office or Registrar Attended, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the June quarter 1898.^1,5 Alfred Henry Wray appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 48 Railway Terrace, Southport, Lancashire, England, as Head, married, age 26, birthplace Oldham, Lancashire, and he worked as a Marine Store Dealer's Assistant. His wife and one child completed the household.⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 110 Linaker Street, North Meols, Southport, Lancashire, England, as Head, married, age 36, birthplace Oldham, Lancashire, and he worked at home as a Marine Store Dealer. His wife and three children completed the household.⁷ He was executor for his Wife and the National Probate Calendar for 1951 records she was 'of 12 Virginia-street Southport Lancashire' and Administration was granted 'to Alfred Henry Wray scrap metal merchant' on 9 March 1951. He died on 23 January 1955 at Astley Bank Nursing Home, 25 Scarisbrick New Road, Southport, Lancashire, England, at age 81; and his death was recorded at Southport Registration district in the March quarter 1955.^8,9 His estate was probated on 17 June 1955; and the National Probate Calendar for 1955 records he was 'of 12 Virginia-street Southport Lancashire' and Probate was granted at Liverpool 'to Alfred Wray works manager and George Wray company director.¹⁰'

     Alfred Wray was born on 30 July 1899 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the September qaurter 1899.^2,3,4 He was the son of Alfred Henry Wray and Margaret Cummins.¹ Alfred Wray appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 48 Railway Terrace, Southport, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Southport, Lancashire.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 110 Linaker Street, North Meols, Southport, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Southport, Lancashire.¹ He married Mary Olwen Sandiford in 1928 at Ormskirk Register Office or Registrar Attended, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the June quarter 1928.^6,7

      Alfred Wray and Mary Olwen Sandiford lived on 29 September 1939 at Lancashire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Southport area.⁸ Alfred Wray was executor to his Father and the National Probate Calendar for 1955 records his father was 'of 12 Virginia-street Southport Lancashire' and Probate was granted at Liverpool 'to Alfred Wray works manager and George Wray company director' on 17 June 1955.⁹ Alfred Wray was also known as Alfred James Wray.¹⁰ He died on 18 February 1975 at Lancashire, England, at age 75; and his death , as Alfred James Wray, was recorded at Southport Registration district in the March quarter 1975.^4,10

     George Wray was born in 1902 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the June qaurter 1902.² He was the son of Alfred Henry Wray and Margaret Cummins.¹ George Wray appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 110 Linaker Street, North Meols, Southport, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Southport, Lancashire.¹ He married Gerty Owen in 1925 at Ormskirk Register Office or Registrar Attended, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the September quarter 1925.^3,4,5

      George Wray and Gerty Owen lived on 29 September 1939 at Lancashire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Southport area as Gertie and Alfred Wray.³ George Wray was executor to his Father and the National Probate Calendar for 1955 records he was 'of 12 Virginia-street Southport Lancashire' and Probate was granted at Liverpool 'to Alfred Wray works manager and George Wray company director' on 17 June 1955.⁶ He died in 1967 at Lancashire, England; and his death was recorded at Southport Registration district in the September quarter 1967.⁷

     Thomas Wray was born on 21 October 1904 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the December qaurter 1904.^2,3 He was the son of Alfred Henry Wray and Margaret Cummins.¹ Thomas Wray appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 110 Linaker Street, North Meols, Southport, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Southport, Lancashire.¹ He married Ellen Gladys Chadwick in 1931 at Ormskirk Register Office or Registrar Attended, Ormskirk, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the June quarter 1931.^4,5 Thomas Wray died on 20 April 1951 at 27 Balfour Road, Southport, Lancashire, England, at age 46; and his death was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the September qaurter 1951.^6,7

     Teresa Cummins was born in 1913 at Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded at Southport Registration district in the September qaurter 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Cummins and Emma Tartt.¹ Teresa Cummins died in 1913 at Lancashire, England; and her death was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the September qaurter 1913.²

     Reginald Cummins was born in 1916 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Ormskirk Registration district in the December qaurter 1916.¹ He was the son of James Cummins and Annie Eileen Donnelly. Reginald Cummins lived on 19 July 1920 at 8 Tulkeith Street, Southport, Lancashire, England; age 3½, with four aunts.²

      Elizabeth Burt was also known as Bult.² Her married name was Bowsher.¹ She was born circa 1840 at England.¹ She immigrated on 29 April 1853 to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia.³ She married David Bosher, son of John Bowsher and Rebecca Daborn, in 1856 at Victoria, Australia.¹ Elizabeth Burt died in 1907 at Victoria, Australia.²

      Her married name was Williams.² Eliza Bosher was born in 1857 at Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ Eliza Bosher married John Isaac Williams in 1876 at Victoria, Australia.² Eliza Bosher died in 1937 at Footscray, Victoria, Australia.³

     John Bosher was born in 1859 at Miners Rest, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was the son of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ John Bosher married Eliza James circa 1880.² John Bosher died on 1 July 1940 at Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia.³

     Jane Bosher was born in 1861 at Moolap, Victoria, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ Jane Bosher died in 1946 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.²

      Her married name was Thompson.² Sarah Ann Bosher was born in 1863 at Windsor, Victoria, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ Sarah Ann Bosher was baptized on 27 May 1866 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.³ She married William Daniel Thompson in 1882 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.² Sarah Ann Bosher died in 1913 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.⁴

     William Henry Bosher was born in 1865 at North Wendouree, Wend, Victoria, Australia.^1,2 He was the son of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ William Henry Bosher was baptized on 27 May 1866 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.² He died in 1946 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.³

     David Thomas Bosher was born in 1867 at Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was the son of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ David Thomas Bosher died on 10 November 1942 at Victoria, Australia.² He was buried after 10 November 1942 at Ballarat New Cemetery, 1233 Doveton Street North, Ballarat East, Ballarat City, Victoria, Australia.³

     Emma Bosher was born in 1869 at Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹

     George Gabriel Bosher was born in 1871 at Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was the son of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ George Gabriel Bosher married Elizabeth Fleming Miller in 1903 at Victoria, Australia.² George Gabriel Bosher died in 1941 at Victoria, Australia.³

      Her married name was Cox.² Jessie Bosher was born in 1873 at Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ Jessie Bosher married Henry Cox in 1910 at Victoria, Australia.² Jessie Bosher died in 1948 at Victoria, Australia.³

     Charles Bosher was born in 1875 at Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was the son of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ Charles Bosher married Elsie May Kendall in 1903 at Victoria, Australia.² Charles Bosher was buried in 1968 at Old Ballarat Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.³ He died in 1968 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.⁴

     Henry Walter Bosher was born in 1877 at Ballarat East, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was the son of David Bosher and Elizabeth Burt.¹ Henry Walter Bosher he stated he was single and gave his sister Miss Esther Bosher as Next of Kin on his Enlistment document to 6th Infantry Brigade, 24th Infantry Battalion, 5th Reinforcements with the Australian Imperial Force on 19 July 1915.² He was buried in 1948 at Old Ballarat Cemetery, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.³ He died on 29 April 1948 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^3,2