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     Mary Ann Spong was baptized on 27 July 1828 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹

     William Spong was baptized on 2 August 1829 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ William Spong died before 21 February 1830 at Surrey, England.¹ He was buried on 21 February 1830 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,3

     John Spong was baptized on 26 December 1830 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ John Spong appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as John Spang, age 11, birthplace Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 20, single, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.^4,5 He died before 22 February 1856.⁶ He was buried on 22 February 1856 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^6,7

     George Spong was baptized on 4 November 1832 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ George Spong appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as George Spang, age 9, birthplace Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woking, Surrey, England, as age 17, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁴ He married Sophia Heather, daughter of James Heather and Harriet Chitty, on 26 January 1857 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^5,6 George Spong appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 28, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Horsell, Surrey, England, (Transcribed as Stgeorge) as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁸ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Garrett Lane (Goldsworth Cottage), Wandsworth, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 48, birthplace, Biialey, Surrey and he was a 'Horticultural Labour (...)'. The full entry reads :-

'Dwelling:     Garrett Lane (Goldsworth Cott)
     Census Place:     Wandsworth, Surrey, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341153 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0659 Folio 151 Page 41
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
George SPONG     M     48      M     Bialey, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Horticultural Labour (...)
Sophia SPONG     M     47      F     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Wife.⁹'

He married Martha Bishop on 2 August 1886 at St Mary, Battersea, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworh registration office in the September quarter 1886.^10,11,12 George Spong appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Goldsworth Cottage, Garrett Lane, Wandsworth, London, England, as Head, married, age 57, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Egham, Surrey, England, as George Spange, Brother-in-Law, Widower, age 69, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.¹³ He died in 1911 at England; and his death was recorded at Windsor registration office in the June quarter 1911.¹⁴

     William Spong was baptized on 9 November 1834 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ William Spong appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as William Spang, age 7, birthplace Surrey.³

     James Spong was christened on 21 May 1837 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ James Spong appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as James Spang, age 4, birthplace Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.^4,5

     Henry Spong was christened on 12 May 1839 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ Henry Spong appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Henry Spang, age 2, birthplace Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.^4,5 He married Charlotte Blackston in 1874 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the December quarter 1874.⁶ Henry Spong appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Margam, Glamorganshire, Wales, as Head, age 41, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁷ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Margam, Glamorganshire, Wales, as Head, married, age 51, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁸ He died after 5 April 1891 at Wales; and his death was recorded at Neath record office in the September quarter 1891.⁹

     Charlotte Spong appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Charlotte Spang, age 1 month, birthplace Surrey.² She was baptized on 13 June 1841 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ Charlotte Spong appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 9, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.^1,4 As of 1860, her married name was Stacey.^5,6 She married Francis Stacey on 19 February 1860 at Botleys & Lyne, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the Mach quarter 1860.^5,6,7 Charlotte Spong appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 20, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Pyrford, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 29, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁸ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Head, widow, age 39, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁹ As of 1883, her married name was Johnson.^10,11 She married Henry Johnson in 1883; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1883.^11,10 Charlotte Spong appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 49, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 11 Pretoria Road, Chertsey, Surrey, England, as wife, age 67, birthplace Bisley, Surrey, England.¹² She died before 2 December 1921 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1921.¹³ She was buried on 2 December 1921 at St Peter, Chertsey, Surrey, England.¹⁴

     Jane Spong was christened on 14 May 1843 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ Jane Spong appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as age 7, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.^1,4 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1861 at Shepperton, Middlesex, England, as Jane Spont, Servant, age 18, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁵ As of 1862, her married name was Clifton.⁶ She married Amos Clifton on 10 March 1862 at St Peter, Norbiton, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the March quarter 1862.^6,7 As of 1868, her married name was Tickner. Jane Spong married William Tickner on 21 June 1868 at St John, Richmond Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Richmond record office in the June quarter 1868.^8,9 Jane Spong appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 40, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Hampton Wick, Middlesex, England, as Wife, age 48, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 as Wife, age 60, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kingston On Thames, Surrey, England, as Mother-in-Law, age 68, Widow, birthplace Knaphill, Surrey, England.¹³ She died in 1920 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the March quarter 1920.¹⁴

     Robert Spong was christened on 24 January 1847 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ Robert Spong appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 4, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.^1,4 He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Queens Lane Cottages, Bisley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁵ He died before 13 August 1873 at Surrey, England.⁶ He was buried on 13 August 1873 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^6,7

      Her married name was Lawrence.¹ Caroline Spong was christened on 27 May 1849 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty. Caroline Spong appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 2, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.^4,5 She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Queens Lane Cottages, Bisley, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Marylebone, London, England, Transribed as Sponge, as age 21, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁷ She married Charles Lawrence on 27 July 1873 at St Marylebone, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Marylebone record office in the September quarter 1873.^1,8 Caroline Spong appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Wife, age 31, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Fulham, London, England, as Wife, age 41, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 40 Woodbury Street, Tooting, London, England, as wife, age 60, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.¹¹

     Alfred Spong was baptized on 16 March 1851 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ Alfred Spong appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 4 months, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.^1,4 He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Queens Lane Cottages, Bisley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁵ He married Mary Ann Sayers, daughter of William Sayers and Amey (?), on 19 September 1874 at St John the Baptist, Woking, Surrey, England.^6,2 Alfred Spong appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at North Camp, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, as Head, Married, age 29, birthplace Bishley, Surrey and he was an 'Army Reserve Man'. The full entry reads :-

'Dwelling:     North Camp
     Census Place:     Farnborough, Hampshire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341306 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1252 Folio 113 Page 11
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Alfd. SPONG     M     29      M     Bishley, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Army Reserve Man
Mary A. SPONG     M     26      F     Woking, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Wife
     Occ:     Wife Of Above
Adeline R. SPONG     U     5      F     Woking, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Daughter
     Occ:     Scholar
Alfd.A. SPONG     U     4      M     Aldershot, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Albert W. SPONG     U     2      M     Woking, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Robt.H. SPONG     U     10 m     M     Farnboro, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Son.⁶'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Cedar Cottage, Priory Road, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁷ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 48, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁸ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Stables, Priory Lane, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, as head, age 58, married, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁹ He died on 22 September 1915 at Priory Stables, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, at age 64; and his death was recorded at Farnham registration office in the September quarter 1915.^10,11 He was buried on 27 September 1915 at St Peter, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England.¹²

     Martha Spong was christened on 9 October 1853 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty.¹ Martha Spong appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Queens Lane Cottages, Bisley, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 7, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 17, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Queens Lane, Bisley, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 25, birthplace Bisley, Surrey and she was a 'Domestic Servant.¹' She died in 1932 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Chertsey registation office in the June quarter 1932.⁶

      Agnes Charlotte Philbrick also went by the name of Lottie Philbrick.¹ She was born in 1873 at Gosport, Hampshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Alverstoke Registration district in the September quarter 1873.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert Philbrook and Charlotte Knapp.¹ Agnes Charlotte Philbrick appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Osborne Terrace, Portsea, Hampshire, England, as Lottie Philbrick, Daughter, age 8, birthplace Gosport, Hampshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 36 St Mary's Road, Portsea, Hampshire, England, as Jean Philbrick, Daughter, age 19, birthplace Gosport, Hampshire.³ As of 1896, her married name was Higgins.⁴ She married John James Higgins in 1896 at Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Portsea Island Registration district in the December quarter 1896.⁴ Agnes Charlotte Philbrick appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Deepcut Barracks, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace Gosport, Hampshire.⁵ As of 1908, her married name was Harris.⁶ She married Ernest Alfred Harris in 1908 at Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the December quarter 1908.⁶ Agnes Charlotte Philbrick died in 1909 at Hampshire, England; and her death was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the December quarter 1909.⁷

      Her married name was Coates.³ Ada Blanche Philbrick was born on 10 September 1878 at Gosport, Hampshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Alverstoke Registration district in the December quarter 1878.^1,4,2 She was the daughter of Albert Philbrook and Charlotte Knapp.¹ Ada Blanche Philbrick appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Osborne Terrace, Portsea, Hampshire, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Gosport, Hampshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 36 St Mary's Road, Portsea, Hampshire, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Gosport, Hampshire, and she was a Scholar.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 110 Clive Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, as Ada B Philbrick 'Daughter', age 22, single, birthplace Gosport, Hampshire, and she was a Tailoress. Her brother Herbert O K Philbrick and three Boarders completed the household.⁶ She married John Percy Coates in 1902 at Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the June quarter 1902.³ Ada Blanche Philbrick died on 5 September 1921 at Hampshire, England, at age 42; and her death as was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the September quarter 1921.^7,4

     Her baptism name was Florrie Elliott.¹ Florence Maud Elliott was born on 15 January 1898 at Cork, Co Cork, Ireland; and her birth with that of her twin sister was recorded at Cork Registration district in the March quarter 1898.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Francis Edward Elliott and Minnie Harriet Philbrick.¹ Florence Maud Elliott appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Aldershot Military, Stanhope and Wellington Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Ireland.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Winchester Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire, England, as Daughter, age 13, birthplace Cork, Ireland.² She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, as born at Cork, Ireland, in 1898.⁵ She lived on 29 September 1939 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England; where she was on the 1939 Register with her parents as a Telephonist in the Civil Service.⁶ She died on 15 June 1983 at 41 Evelegh Road, Farlington, Hampshire, England, at age 85; and her death was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the June quarter 1983.^4,7

      Her married name was Young.³ Constance Minnie Elliott was born on 15 January 1898 at Cork, Co Cork, Ireland; and her birth with that of her twin sister was recorded at Cork Registration district in the March quarter 1898.^1,2,4 She was the daughter of Francis Edward Elliott and Minnie Harriet Philbrick.¹ Constance Minnie Elliott appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Aldershot Military, Stanhope and Wellington Lines, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Ireland.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Winchester Barracks, Winchester, Hampshire, England, as Daughter, age 13, birthplace Cork, Ireland.⁵ She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, as born at Cork, Ireland, in 1898.⁶ She married Philip Henry Young in 1923 at Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the March quarter 1923.³ Constance Minnie Elliott and Philip Henry Young lived on 29 September 1939 at Hampshire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Portsmouth area.⁷ Constance Minnie Elliott died on 10 December 1989 at Victoria and Albert Nursing Home, 2-4 Albert Road, Cosham, Hampshire, England, at age 91; and her death was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the December quarter 1989.^4,8

     John James Higgins was born in 1874 at Shorncliffe, Kent, England; and his birth was recorded at Elham Registration district in the September quarter 1874.^2,3,4 He was listed in British Army Service Records 1760-1915 in 1888.⁵ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at District Royal Artillery Barracks, Newcastle on Tyne, Northumberland, England, as age 16, birthplace Shorncliff, Kent, and he was a Trumpeter.⁶ He married Agnes Charlotte Philbrick, daughter of Albert Philbrook and Charlotte Knapp, in 1896 at Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Portsea Island Registration district in the December quarter 1896.¹ John James Higgins appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Deepcut Barracks, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, as Head, age 26, married, birthplace Shorncliffe, Kent, and he was a Soldier - Battery Sergt Major, R.F.A of Thirty Third Brigade Division. His wife and two sons completed the household.² He was recorded in a collection of 'Chelsea Pensioners British Army Service Records 1760-1913', as Soldier number 68097, Royal Artillery, born 1874 at Shorncliffe, Kent, England between 1902 and 1908.⁷

     James Heather was born on 25 August 1799 at Bisley, Surrey, England.^3,2 He was the son of Daniel Heather and Mary (?).^1,2 James Heather was baptized on 15 March 1818 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.⁴ He married Harriet Chitty, daughter of James Chitty and Ann Daborn, on 10 June 1826 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^5,6 James Heather appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as age 50, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 62, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁷

     Mary Heather was christened on 15 October 1826 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Heather and Harriet Chitty.¹

      Her married name was Spong.² Sophia Heather was christened on 11 November 1832 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Heather and Harriet Chitty.¹ Sophia Heather appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as age 18, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴ She married George Spong, son of William Spong and Phoebe Chitty, on 26 January 1857 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^2,5 Sophia Heather appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Horsell, Surrey, England, (Transcribed as Stgeorge) as Wife, age 37, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁷ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Goldsworth Cottage, Garrett Lane, Wandsworth, London, England, as Wife, age 47, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁸ She died in 1885 at London, England; and her death was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the March quarter 1885.⁹

      Her married name was Card.² Jemima Heather was born on 24 October 1841 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1841.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Heather and Harriet Chitty.¹ Jemima Heather appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as age 9, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Servant, age 20, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁵ She married George Card on 2 May 1865 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford registration office in the June quarter 1865.^2,6 Jemima Heather died before 16 July 1868 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Guildford registration office in the September quarter 1868.⁷ She was buried on 16 July 1868 at Woking St John, Surrey, England.⁸

     James Heather was christened on 19 March 1835 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Heather and Harriet Chitty.^1,2 James Heather appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as age 16, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Old Windsor, Berkshire, England, as Lodger, age 23, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Pyrford, Surrey, England, as Lodger, age 39, unmarried, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁵

     Ada Margaret Hampton was born on 28 January 1894; and her birth was recorded at Windsor record office in the March quarter 1894.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Hampton and Eliza Jane Mathews.¹ Ada Margaret Hampton died on 7 December 1895 at age 1; and her death was recorded at Windsor record ofifce in the December quarter 1895.^3,2

      Her married name was Ford.² Ada Emma Philbrook was born in 1869 at Sydenham, Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Lewisham Registration district in the September quarter 1869.^3,1 She was the daughter of James Philbrook and Ann Thornton.¹ Ada Emma Philbrook appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Nelson Terrace, Sydenham, Kent, England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Sydenham, Kent.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 May 1881 at 13 Elder Road, Norwood, London, England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Sydenham, Kent, and she was a Scholar.⁵ She married Lewis John Ford on 19 August 1888 at St John the Evangelist, Penge, Surrey, England; and he was a 22 year old bachelor and she was a 20 year old spinster. Their witnesses signed as R Philbrook and Martha Attridge. The marriage was recorded at Croydon Registration district in the September quarter 1888.^2,6 Ada Emma Philbrook appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 67 Exeter Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 31, birthplace Sydenham, London.⁷ She emmigrated from England to Canada in 1906.⁸ She appeared on the census of 1916 at 24 Battle River, Alberta, Canada, as Wife, age 45, birthplace England.⁸ She appeared on the census of 1920 at Custer, Whatcom, Washington, United States of America, as Wife, age 52, birthplace England.⁹ She died on 7 May 1949 at Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada; and her death was recorded at British Columbia.¹⁰ She was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.¹¹

     John Philbrook was born on 23 November 1853 at Sydenham, Kent, England; and his birth was recorded at Lewisham Registration district in the December quarter 1853.^1,2 He was the son of James Philbrook and Ann Thornton.¹ John Philbrook was baptized on 12 October 1856 at St Bartholomew, Sydenham, Kent, England.^3,4 He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Russell Street, Lewisham, Kent, England, as Grandson of George and Ann Thornton, age 7, birthplace Sydenham, Kent.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Nelson Terrace, Sydenham, Kent, England, as Son, age 18, birthplace Sydenham, Kent, and he was a Labourer.¹ He was recorded on a New Zealand Assisted Emigration to Otago Passenger List, as a single man, age 22, Laborer, birthplace Kent, Total Cost of Passage Money to the Government £14. 10s. 0d on the Sussex which departed on 16 April 1874 on 17 July 1874.⁶ He married Andrina Erikson on 22 August 1877 at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.^7,8,9 John Philbrook was the subject of the following appeals by his parents:

26 April 1894 Otago Witness: Local and General: 'John Philbrook left Sydenham for New Zealand about 20 years ago. Last heard of five years since on his way to New South Wales. His father would like to hear'

2 May 1894 Tuapeka Times: Missing Friends: same wording as Otago Witness of 26 April 1894

7 June 1894 Otago Witness: London Letter: '...the parents of John Philbrook, who went to Otago 20 years ago and contemplated removing to New South Wales five years back, are inquiring after him'

13 June 1894 Tuapeka Times: Missing Friends: 'John Philbrook, of Svdenham, went to Otago about twenty years back. He last wrote home five years ago, when thinking of going to New South Wales. His parents would be grateful for any news.¹⁰' He died on 13 July 1923 at New Zealand at age 69; and he was recorded at age 70.^11,12,13 He was buried at Waikumete Cemetery, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.¹⁴

     Walter Philbrook was born in 1862 at Kent, England; and his birth was recorded at Lewisham Registration district in the June quarter 1862.^1,2 He was the son of James Philbrook and Ann Thornton.¹ Walter Philbrook was baptized on 5 July 1863 at St Bartholomew, Sydenham, Kent, England.^3,4 He died before 15 July 1868 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Lewisham Registration district in the September quarter 1868.^5,1,6 He was buried on 15 July 1868 at Ladywell Cemetery, Lewisham, London, England.⁷

      Her married name was Alex. Caroline Hort was born on 23 September 1823 at London, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Abraham Hort and Anne Joachim.¹ Caroline Hort was had one 'of the Hort brothers’ ships named after her; described in 1853 as 'a British brig', several of the ship's voyages were recorded:

"Caroline Hort"

'Of ?, H Goetz, Master, Burthen 250 Tons
From The Port Of S S Islands To Sydney, New South Wales, 23rd May 1855'. On board, recorded as Passengers and Gentlemen, were a Mr S and a Mr A Hort.

'Of Tahiti, C.J. Sutton, Master, Burthen 258 Tons
From The South Sea Islands To Sydney, New South Wales, 5th April, 1859'. On board, recorded as a Passenger, was a Mr A Hort.

'Of Tahiti, George Hamilton, Master, Burthen 196 Tons
From The Port Of Ss Islands To Sydney, New South Wales, 14 Mar 1861'. On board, recorded as a Passenger, was a Mr Hort and a Mrs Hort as a Passenger with Servant.^5,6,7,8,9,10

She was photographed and "The Bell family Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library", National Library of New Zealand, holds a Carte de visite portrait of Caroline Hort [c 1860] with the following information on this image: 'photographed by an unknown photographer in about 1860. Historical notes: Caroline Hort was a daughter of the Jewish Merchant, Abraham Hort (1799-1869), who came to Wellington in 1843'. Caroline stands in a crinoline dress between a background side curtain and upholstered chair on her righthandside and a small intricate table with several items displayed on her lefthandside.¹¹

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 12 Queens Road, Regents Park, London, England, as Daughter, unmarried, age 30, birthplace London.¹² She married Montague Alex, son of Solomon Alex and Rachael Jones, on 23 December 1863 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at London City Registration district in the December quarter 1863. Their marriage appeared in the London Jewish Chronicle as follows:

     'ALEX 25-Dec-1863 M On 23rd December, Montague Alex of Cheltenham to Caroline, daughter of Abraham Hort of Exeter, late of New Zealand'

It was also announced in Trewman's Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser (Exeter, England) of Wednesday, December 30, 1863; Issue 5097.^{1,13,14,15,16,17}

Caroline Hort appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Rodney Terrace, St Mary, Gloucestershire, England, as 'Wife of Surgeon Dentist', age 43, birthplace London.²

She died on 19 September 1871 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, at age 47; and the following announcement was published:

     'Caroline Alex Death 19.9.1871 at 2 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, beloved wife of Montague Alex. May her soul rest in peace'

Her death was registered in the September quarter 1871 at Cheltenham Registration district, at age 46.^18,19,20,21 Her estate was probated; and The 1871 National Probate Calendar has this entry: '18 October. Administration of the effects of Caroline Alex (Wife of Montague Alex) late 2 Rodney-terrace Cheltenham in the County of Gloucestershire who died 19 September 1871 at 2 Rodney-terrace was granted at the Principal Registry to the said Montague Alex of 2 Rodney-terrace Dentist.²²'

     Abraham Hort was born circa 1787 at London, England; and he was the Brother of Rachel Hort [#12014].^4,1,5,6 He was the Son of Nahum Hort and Jane Waley.⁷ He was the author of The University of Southampton hold : '... manuscript poetry and compositions by Mrs Rachel Waley (nee Hort) and eight volumes of verse, translations of poetry and prose by Rachel Hort, dedicated to her brother Abraham, 1808-36' between 1808 and 1836.⁵ He married Anne Joachim on 15 September 1813.^1,8 Abraham Hort and Anne Joachim had the following eleven children:

'Nahum Henry b. June 1814
Anne b. May 1815
Samuel b. 15 Jun 1816 –m- Emily Hart
Alfred Waley b. 17 Oct 1817 died 1897 and is buried in Nice Jewish Cemetery, France as is his wife Dora Hart who died one year later.
Abraham b. Feb 1819
Jessie b. Jan 1820
Mary Ann b. Feb 1821
Margaret Joachim b. Feb 1822
Caroline b. Sept 1823
Julia b. Jan 1825 (twin) married Rev. Morrice Cohen May, 1850. It was the first marriage ceremony conducted at the Hobart Synagogue in Tasmania.
Sarah b. Jan 1825 (twin)

It could be Julia’s husband who officiated at the second marriage of Abraham Jnr. In Sydney Officiating Minister “Morrice A Cohen” '

between 1814 and 1825.⁹ Abraham Hort was listed in the 'History, Directory & Gazetteer of Yorkshire, Vol. I: West Riding, 1822' in the '... select lists of the merchants & traders of London and the principal commercial and manufacturing towns of England ...' in 1822 at Wilson Street, Finsbury, London, England.¹⁰ He was listed in 'Piogt's Directory' of 1836 as merchant in 1836 at 83 Queen Street, Cheap Side, London, England.¹¹ He was Following his son Abraham Hort, Jr., he 'went to New Zealand hoping to found a community and promote planned immigration to relieve Jewish poverty in England. He founded the Wellington Hebrew Congregation in 1843 and, on January 7, the first Jewish service was held in Wellington'

According to NZ Jewish Archives:

'.... in 1843 the grand patriarch and recognised founder of the Wellington Jewish community, Abraham Hort Senior arrived with his wife and four daughters. He had come with the sanction of the Chief Rabbi of the Great Synagogue, London. Abraham Hort brought with him in a religious capacity one David Isaacs who acted as a Shochet, Mohel and Chazan...'

in 1843.^12,13 He was The New Zealand Company [Record Group] have 'Local and general inwards letters received by the Resident Agent, New Plymouth' relating to 'G Cutfield - 17 May 1843 Respecting ton of flour purchased by A Hort and Co' held in Wellington in 1843.¹⁴ He lived in 1859; 'Hort returned to London on the "Clantarf" in May 1859...... His daughter, Jessie, married Nathaniel Levin, and another, Margaret, married Sir Francis Dillon Bell.²'

He was described at the time of his son, Abraham's wedding as 'of London' on 18 May 1860.¹ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 12 Queens Road, Regents Park, London, England, as Head, widowed, age 71, birthplace London, and he was 'Independent.⁴' He was described at the time of his son, Abraham's death as 'of Wellington, New Zealand' on 7 June 1862.¹ He was described at the time of his daughter, Caroline's wedding as 'of Exeter, late of New Zealand'

on 25 December 1863.¹ He was portrait painted "The Bell family Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library", National Library of New Zealand, holds a Carte de visite portrait of Abraham Hort [ca 1865] with the following information on this image: 'Head and shoulders studio portrait of Abraham Hort, taken ca 1865 by an unidentified photographer. Hort has a beard and is wearing a dark suit with waistcoat' circa 1865.¹⁵ He died on 18 October 1869; and the following notice appeared in 'The London Jewish Chronicle':

'HORT     5-Nov-1869 D[eath]     On 18th October at 6, St Stephen's Rd., Westbourne Park, Abraham Hort, aged 82'

His death was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1869.^1,16,17 His estate was probated on 17 November 1869; and the 1869 National Probate Calandar records he was 'late of Cheltenham in the County of Gloucestershire Merchant deceased' and his Will was proved 'at the Principal Registry by Montague Alex of 2 Rodney-terrace Cheltenham aforesaid Gentleman one of the Executors.¹⁸'

     Montague Ephraim Grenville Alex was born on 4 May 1850 at 21 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and his birth was recorded at Cheltenham Registration district in the June quarter 1850.^1,3,4,2,5 He was the son of Montague Alex and Belinda Jones.^1,2 Montague Ephraim Grenville Alex had a Birth 'of a son' notice published in The Cheltenham Chronicle on 9 May 1850.⁵ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 21 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as 10 months, birthplace Cheltenham.⁶ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 2 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucester, and he was a Scholar.⁷ He was described as 'of Cheltenham' when he was admitted on 26 August 1870 at Horton Road Hospital (First County Lunatic Asylum), Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.^8,9 He was discharged 'On trial' on 10 May 1871 at Horton Road Hospital (First County Lunatic Asylum), Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.¹⁰ He was discharged as 'Recoveredl' on 23 June 1871 at Horton Road Hospital (First County Lunatic Asylum), Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.¹¹ He was described as 'of Dursley' when he was admitted on 25 June 1873 at Horton Road Hospital (First County Lunatic Asylum), Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.¹² He died on 23 December 1885 at Gloucester Asylum, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, at age 35; and his death was recorded in the December quarter 1885 at Gloucester Registration district.^1,13

     Leah Rachel Alex was born on 25 November 1838 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and her birth was recorded at Cheltenham Registration district in the December quarter 1838.^4,1,3,5,6 She was the daughter of Montague Alex and Belinda Jones.¹ Leah Rachel Alex had a Birth 'of a daughter' notice published in The Cheltenham Chronicle on 29 November 1838.⁶ She appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Liah Alex, age 2, birthplace Gloucestershire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 21 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Cheltenham.⁸ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 2 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Daughter, unmarried, age 22, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucester.⁹ As of 3 July 1867, her married name was Phillips.¹ She married Henry Joseph Phillips on 3 July 1867 at The Masonic Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; through Cheltenham Synagogue and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1867 at Cheltenham Registration district.

The following announcement was published:

     'Leah Rachael Alex Marriage 3.7.1867 at Cheltenham, by Rev. J. Phillips, elder daughter of Montague Alex, of Cheltenham, to Henry Joseph Phillips, of London and Southampton.^1,10,2,11,12'

Leah Rachel Alex and Henry Joseph Phillips had a marriage notice published in The Cheltenham Chronicle on 9 July 1867.¹³ Leah Rachel Alex was executrix to her husband and The 1871 National Probate Calendar has this entry: 'Henry Joseph Phillips... 12 January. The Will of Henry Joseph Phillips late of 77 Marland-place in the Town and County of the Town of Southampton Merchant who died 29 November 1870 at Yeovil in the County of Somerset was proved at Winchester by Leah Rachel Phillips of 77 Marland-place Widow the Relict the sole Executrix.¹⁴'

She appeared on the census of 5 April 1871 at 77 Marland Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Head, widowed, age 31, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucester, and she was living on 'Dividends and Inherited Money'. Also in the household was a Companion and General Domestic Servant.¹⁵ She was executrix to her husband and The 1876 National Probate Calendar has this entry: 'Alex Montague... Resworn November 1878 ... 29 December. The Will with a Codicil of Montague Alex formerly of Cheltenham in the County of Gloucester but late of 1 East-Park-terrace in the County of Southampton Gentleman who died 3 December 1876 at 1 East-Park-terrace was proved at the Principal Registry by Leah Rachel Phillips of 1 East-Park-terrace Widow the Daughter and Sydney Myer of York-House York-buildings Southampton Silversmith and Pawnbroker the Executors.¹⁶'

She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as a Visitor [in the household of her 1st cousin Leah Myer, then Mrs Jacob], widowed, age 40, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and she was a 'Retired Gentlewoman'. The full entry is as follows:

''Dwelling:     11 Randolph Gardens
     Census Place:     Paddington, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341002 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0008 Folio 121 Page 13
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Alexander JACOBS     M     39      M     Falmouth, Cornwall, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Rag Merchant
Leah JACOBS     M     34      F     Herefore, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Wife
     Occ:     Rag Merchant Wife
George G. JACOBS     U     3      M     Kilburn, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Edwin E. JACOBS     U     2      M     Kilburn, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Anna F. JACOBS     U     2      F     Kilburn, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
Laura J. PATTIT     U     23      F     Ipswich, Suffolk, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic Nurse
Elizabeth ENGLAND     U     17      F     Watford, Hertford, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic General Servan
Emma COLE     U     28      F     London City Of, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic General Servan
Leah PHILLIPS     W     40      F     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Visitor
     Occ:     Retired Gentlewoman.¹⁷'

As of 1885, her married name was Nathan.¹⁸ She married Henry Nathan in 1885 at Hampshire, England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1885 at Southampton Registration district.^18,2,19 Leah Rachel Alex appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at The Imperial, Bath Road, Christchurch, Hampshire, England, as Wife, age 50, birthplace Cheltenham.²⁰ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Pembridge Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Head, widowed, ag 60, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucester, and she was Living on 'Own Means'. Also in the Household was Brother-in-law Sydney Myer, Sister Sophia Myer, and Nephews Joseph and Ernest; plus Harry, Carrie [Niece], John and Dora Phillips. There was also seven Domestic Servants: Nurse, Cook, Parlour maid, House maid, Lady's maid, Page and Kitchen maid.²¹

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Hotel Curzon 8-9 Cavendish Place, Brighton, Sussex, England, as Boarder, age 72, birthplace Cheltenham, widowed, with her sister Sophia.²² She died on 31 August 1918 at London, England, and her death was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the September quarter 1918.^23,24 Her estate was probated on 24 December 1918; and the 1918 National Probate Calendar records:

'Nathan Leah Rachel of 30 Pembridge-gardens Bayswater Middlesex widow died 31 August 1818 Probate London 24 December to Joseph Alex Myer secretary and Harry Phillip Phillips manufacturer.²⁴'

     Henry Joseph Phillips was born circa 1824; and he was 'of London and Southampton.^1,2' He married Leah Rachel Alex, daughter of Montague Alex and Belinda Jones, on 3 July 1867 at The Masonic Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; through Cheltenham Synagogue and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1867 at Cheltenham Registration district.

The following announcement was published:

     'Leah Rachael Alex Marriage 3.7.1867 at Cheltenham, by Rev. J. Phillips, elder daughter of Montague Alex, of Cheltenham, to Henry Joseph Phillips, of London and Southampton.^1,2,3,4,5'

Henry Joseph Phillips and Leah Rachel Alex had a marriage notice published in The Cheltenham Chronicle on 9 July 1867.⁶ Henry Joseph Phillips died on 29 November 1870 at Somerset, England; and his death was registered at Yeovil Registration district in the December quarter 1870, at age 46.^7,8,9 He was the subject of an obituary in the London City Press on 10 December 1870.¹⁰ His estate was probated; and The 1871 National Probate Calendar has this entry: 'Henry Joseph Phillips. 12 January. The Will of Henry Joseph Phillips late of 77 Marland-place in the Town and County of the Town of Southampton Merchant who died 29 November 1870 at Yeovil in the County of Somerset was proved at Winchester by Leah Rachel Phillips of 77 Marland-place Widow the Relict the sole Executrix.⁹'

     Henry Nathan was born circa 1821 at Karlsruhe, Germany.^1,2,3,4 He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Southgate Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, as Visitor, age 33, unmarried, birthplace Baden, and he was a Commercial Traveller.⁵ He married Caroline Levy (c 1820-1882) and their marriage was recorded at Plymouth Registration district in the September quarter in 1851 at Devon, England.^6,7,8,9 He was believed to be the 'Nathan, Henry, from Baden Duchy' whose Naturalisation Papers: 'Certificate 2559 issued 20 November 1857' are now held at The National Archives, Kew.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 45 Frederick Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as Head, married, age 53, birthplace Germany, and he was a Merchant. He was living with his wife Caroline and four children.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 30 Pembridge Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Head, married, age 63, birthplace Germany and he was an Australian Merchant. He was living with his wife Caroline and two children.⁶

He married Leah Rachel Alex, daughter of Montague Alex and Belinda Jones, in 1885 at Hampshire, England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1885 at Southampton Registration district.^1,12,13 Henry Nathan appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at The Imperial, Bath Road, Christchurch, Hampshire, England, as Head, married, age 70, birthplace Carlsruhe, Germany, and he was an Employer and a Merchant. He was accompanied by his Wife Leah and a Domestic Servant: Lady's maid.²

He died on 18 August 1895 at Yorkshire, England; and his death was recorded at Knaresborough registration district in the September quarter 1895.^14,15 He was the subject of an obituary in the Newcastle Courant, Tyne and Wear, '...as age 76 formerly of Birmingham' on 24 August 1895.¹⁶ His estate was probated; and the 1895 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Nathan Henry of 30 Pembridge-gardens Bayswater Middlesex esquire died 18 August 1895 at 10 York-place Harrogate Probate London 1 October to Louis Henry Nathan, John David Moss and Sigmond Hoffnung esquires.¹⁵'

     Frederick Pimm was born in 1846 at Farnham, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Farnham record office in the September quarter 1846.^1,2 He was the son of Frederick Pimm and Martha Strudwick.¹ Frederick Pimm appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Headley, Surrey, England, as son, age 4, birthplace Farnham, Surrey.¹ He married Mary Samuels on 28 April 1880 at Australia.³ Frederick Pimm died on 12 December 1917 at Pittsworth, Queensland, Australia.³

      Her married name was Myer.² Sophia Rosa Alex was born before 10 October 1844 at 21 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and her birth was registered in the December quarter 1844 at Cheltenham Registration district.^7,2,8,5,9 She had a Birth 'of a daughter' notice published in The Cheltenham Chronicle on 10 October 1844.¹⁰ She was the daughter of Montague Alex and Belinda Jones.^2,6 Sophia Rosa Alex appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Uphampton, Ombersley, Worcestershire, England, as Visitor with her Mother, age 6, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 2 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Daughter, age 16, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucester.¹² She married Sidney Myer, son of Abraham Albert Myer and Selina Davis, on 10 June 1869 at The Masonic Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1869 at Cheltenham Registration district.

The following announcement appeared in the press:

'Sophia Rosa Alex
Marriage 10.6.1869 at Cheltenham, by Rev. P Phillips, second daughter of Montague Alex, to Sydney Myer of Southampton.^{13,2,6,14,15,16,17,18}'

Sophia Rosa Alex appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 9 East Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Wife, age 26, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.¹⁹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Wife, age 36, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 168 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Wife, age 45, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.²⁰ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Pembridge Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Sister [of Leah R (Alex) Nathan], married, age 56, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.²¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Hotel Curzon 8-9 Cavendish Place, Brighton, Sussex, England, as Boarder, age 66, birthplace Cheltenham, married, transcribed as Sophie N Myer with her sister Leah.²² She died on 17 August 1914 at Rhos Abbey Hotel, Colwyn Bay, Denbighshire, Wales; and her death was recorded at Conway Registration district (Gwynedd) in the September quarter 1914.^6,23,24,25 Her estate was probated on 23 July 1915; and the 1915 National Probate Calendar records: 'Myer Sophia Rosa of 30 Pembridge-gardens Bayswater Middlesex widow died...at Ros Abbey Hotel Colwyn Bay Denbighshire Probate London 23 July to Joseph Alex Myer and Montague Alex Myer esquires.²⁵'

      Sidney Myer was also known as Sydney Myer.⁶ He was born on 10 June 1841 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and his birth was recorded as Sydney Myer at Hereford Registration district in the September quarter 1841.^{7,8,9,10,4,11,12} He was the son of Abraham Albert Myer and Selina Davis.^4,5 Sidney Myer had a Birth 'of a son and heir' notice published in The Hereford Times on 12 June 1841.¹³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 at Bye Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Hereford, and he was a Scholar.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Sydney Myer, Son, age 19, birthplace Hereford, and he was a Watchmaker.¹⁵ He married Sophia Rosa Alex, daughter of Montague Alex and Belinda Jones, on 10 June 1869 at The Masonic Hall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1869 at Cheltenham Registration district.

The following announcement appeared in the press:

'Sophia Rosa Alex
Marriage 10.6.1869 at Cheltenham, by Rev. P Phillips, second daughter of Montague Alex, to Sydney Myer of Southampton.^{16,8,5,17,18,19,20,21}'

Sidney Myer appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 9 East Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace Hereford, and he was a Silversmith and Pawnbroker. He was living with his Wife Sophia, Daughter Hannah, Son Abraham and Brother Hermann. Also in the household was three Domestic Servants: Monthly Nurse, Cook and Nurse. His Assistant Pawnbroker William E Elliott, also lived in the house.²²

He was a beneficiary with his widowed mother and his stepbrother Grenville, of his father's will and which was proved on 28 October 1872.²³ He was executor to Montague Alex having married his daughter Sophia Rose and he 'practised as a silversmith in Southampton' in 1876.²⁴ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Head, married, age 39, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a Silversmith and Pawnbroker. The full entry reads:

     'Dwelling:     1 East Park Ter
     Census Place:     Southampton St Mary, Hampshire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341295 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1207 Folio 101 Page 1
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Sydney MYER     M     39      M     Hereford, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Silversmith & Pawnbroker
Sophie R. MYER     M     36      F     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Wife
Abraham J. A. MYER          10      M     Southampton, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Hannah C. A. MYER          10      F     Southampton, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     Scholar
Montague A. MYER          8      M     Southampton, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Sydney A. MYER          7      M     Southampton, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Herman A. MYER          6      M     Southampton, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Grenville A. MYER          5      M     Southampton, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Herman H. MYER     U     28      M     Hereford, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Brother
     Occ:     Solicitor
Fanny NEWMAN     U     28      F     Romsey, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     (Sch) Governess & ...
Kate NOBLE     U     32      F     Gosport, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Cook Domestic (Dom)
Matilda COOPER     U     29      F     Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Housemaid (Dom)
Rosina TRIGGS     U     24      F     Southampton, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Housemaid (Dom).⁷'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 168 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Head, age 49, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was an Employer and a Manufacturing Stationer. He was living with his Wife Sophia, Sons Abraham, Montagu, Hermann and Granville, and Daughter Hannah. Also in the Household was Amy Phillips, Visitor, and two Domestic Servants: Cook and Housemaid.²⁵

He lived on 28 March 1894 at Sunderland Avenue, London, England.²⁶ He was executor to Harriet Silverstone (née Alex) and the 1894 National Probate Calendar has records:

'Silverstone Harriet of 79 Shirland-road Paddington Middlesex (wife of Simeon Cohen Silverstone) died 3 July 1894 Probate London 20 July to the said Simeon Cohen Silverstone and Sydney Myer gentleman' on 30 July 1894.²⁷ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Pembridge Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Sydney Myer, Brother-in-law [of Leah (Alex) Nathan], married, age 59, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a 'Retired ... Chemist.²⁸'

He was a Manufacturing Chemist on 2 March 1903.²⁹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Pembridge Gardens, Notting Hill, London, England, as Brother in Law, married, age 69, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a Wholesale Chemist's Clerk.³⁰ He died on 19 May 1911 at London, England, at age 69; and his death was registered in the June quarter 1911 at London City Registration district, at age 69.^5,31,6,32 He was buried at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.³³ His estate was probated on 28 June 1911; and the 1911 National Probate Calendar records that he was of '30 Pembridge-gardens Bayswater Middlesex' and Administration (with Will) was granted in London to 'Ernest Alex Myer solicitor.³⁴'

     Sydney Alex Myer was born on 14 June 1873 at Southampton, Hampshire, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1873 at Southampton Registration district.^1,4,5,3,6 He was the son of Sidney Myer and Sophia Rosa Alex.¹ Sydney Alex Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a Scholar.⁴ He died in 1890 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the March quarter 1890, age 16.⁷

      Hermann Alex Myer was also known as Herman Ernest Alex Myer.^3,4 Hermann Alex Myer was also known as Major Ernest Alex Myer.^5,6,7,8 He was born on 23 November 1874 at Southampton, Hampshire, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1874 at Southampton Registration district.^1,9,3,4 He was the son of Sidney Myer and Sophia Rosa Alex.^1,2 Hermann Alex Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a Scholar.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 168 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 16, birthplace Southampton, and he was a Scholar.⁹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Pembridge Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Ernest A Mayer, Nephew [of Leah (Alex) Nathan], single, age 26, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a 'Soldr. Lt Kings Royal Rifles 10 V13 (Army Off).⁵' He married Emmy Jacob in 1903 at Bayswater, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1903 at Paddington Registration district, London. They had no children.^11,12,13 Hermann Alex Myer was 'Honorary Solicitor to the Jewish Board of Guardians Industrial Department' circa 1910.¹² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Emscote, Grenfell Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, as Ernest Alex Myer, Head. married, age 36, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a Solicitor. His wife, a house parlourmaid and a cook completed the household.¹⁴ He was executor to his Father and the 1911 National Probate Calendar records that he was of '30 Pembridge-gardens Bayswater Middlesex' and Administration (with Will) was granted in London to 'Ernest Alex Myer solicitor.' on 28 June 1911.¹⁵ He lived in 1913 at 46 London Wall, City of London, London, England; and he was recorded as Ernest Alexander Myer, a Solicitor, age 37.¹⁶ He lived in 1914 at 46 & 47 London Wall, City of London, London, England; and Emscote, Maidenhead.¹⁷ He died on 3 April 1915 at age 40; in the Great War [WWI] in France. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide the following information:

     'Casualty Details
     Name: MYER, ERNEST ALEX
     Initials: E A
     Nationality: United Kingdom
     Rank: Major
     Regiment: London Regiment (City of London Rifles)
     Unit Text: 6th Bn.
     Age: 40
     Date of Death: 03/04/1915
     Additional information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Myer, of Southampton; husband of Emma Myer, of 123, Inverness Terrace, Bayswater, London.
     Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
     Grave/Memorial Reference: IX. A. 31.
     Cemetery: GUARDS CEMETERY, WINDY CORNER, CUINCHY '

     'Historical Information: A little west of the crossroads known to the army as 'Windy Corner' was a house used as a battalion headquarters and dressing station. The cemetery grew up beside this house. The original cemetery is now Plots I and II and Rows A to S of Plot III. It was begun by the 2nd Division in January 1915, and used extensively by the 4th (Guards) Brigade in and after February. It was closed at the end of May 1916, when it contained 681 graves. After the Armistice it was increased when more than 2,700 graves were brought in from the neighbouring battlefields - in particular the battlefields of Neuve-Chapelle, the Aubers Ridge and Festubert - and from small cemeteries. Guards Cemetery now contains 3,443 burials and commemorations of the First World War. 2,197 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to 36 casualties known or believed to be buried among them. Other special memorials commemorate six casualties buried in Indian Village North Cemetery, whose graves were destroyed by shell fire, and five Indian soldiers originally buried in the Guards Cemetery but afterwards cremated in accordance with the requirements of their faith. The cemetery was designed by Charles Holden.^{6,18,19,20,21}'

He was commemorated at Willesden Jewish Cemetery, Willesden, Middlesex, England.²² His estate was probated on 27 July 1915; and the 1915 National Probate Calendar records:

'Myer Ernest Alex of Emscote Maidenhead Berkshire and 47 London Wall London major 6th City of London Rifles died 3 April 1915 in France on active service Probate London 27 July to Emma Myer widow and James Henry Solomon esquire.²³' He was commemorated in the Great War and The National Archives contain his WWI Campaign Medal Card showing the Theatre of War he first served in was France from 17 March 1915. He was awarded the Victory, British War and 1915 Star Medals. On the reverse side of the Medal Card is recorded 'Returned 6 October 1920' and the address '123 Inverness Terrace, Bayswater, London, W.²⁴'

      Grenville Alex Myer was also known as Denzil Grenville Myer.⁴ Grenville Alex Myer was also known as Second Lieutenant Denzil Grenville Alex Myer.^5,6 He was born on 22 January 1876 at Southampton, Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded in the March quarter 1876 at Southampton Registration district.^1,2,3,4,7 He was the son of Sidney Myer and Sophia Rosa Alex.^1,3 Grenville Alex Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 5, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a Scholar.⁸ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 168 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Southampton, and he was a Scholar.⁹ He was listed as 'Myer Denzil, S. American Mrchnt' between 1908 and 1911 at 119 London Wall, City of London, London, England.¹⁰ He lived in 1912 at Pembridge Gardens, Bayswater, Middlesex, England; and he was recorded as a Merchant, age 35.¹¹ He was listed as 'Myer Denzil, S. American Merchnt' between 1912 and 1917 at 31 Duke Street, St Mary Axe, City of London, London, England.¹² He was recorded arriving on a UK Incoming Passenger list sailing aboard the Arlanza from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Southampton, England, in 1st class, age 38, profession Merchant on 17 June 1914.¹³ He was listed on 17 September 1915 as Denzil Alex Myer, Merchant of 31 Duke Street, St Mary Axe, E.C., in The London Gazette Issue 29300 published on the 17 September 1915 concerning Land Registry, Land Transfer Acts, 1875 and 1897, for Title 184201, land at Mile End Old Town, London, described as 'Freehold buildings and land, 14½, Trafalgar Square'. This was jointly undertaken with Gerald George Samuel.^14,15

He died on 25 February 1917 at Basra, Mesopotamia/Iraq, at age 41; in the Great War and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide the following information:

     'Casualty Details
     Name: MYER, DENZIL GRENVILLE ALEX
     Initials: D G A
     Nationality: United Kingdom
     Rank: Second Lieutenant
     Regiment: Worcestershire Regiment
     Date of Death: 25/02/1917
     Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
     Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 18 and 63.
     Cemetery: BASRA MEMORIAL'
     
also provided is

     'Historical Information: The Basra Memorial bears the names of more than 40,500 members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the operations in Mesopotamia from the Autumn of 1914 to the end of August 1921 and whose graves are not known'

     'Location Information: Until 1997 the Basra Memorial was located on the main quay of the naval dockyard at Maqil, on the west bank of the Shatt-al-Arab, about 8 kilometres north of Basra. Because of the sensitivity of the site, the Memorial was moved by presidential decree. The move, carried out by the authorities in Iraq, involved a considerable amount of manpower, transport costs and sheer engineering on their part, and the Memorial has been re-erected in its entirety. The Basra Memorial is now located 32 kilometres along the road to Nasiriyah, in the middle of what was a major battleground during the first Gulf War. The Panel Numbers quoted at the end of each entry relate to the panels dedicated to the Regiment served with. In some instances where a casualty is recorded as attached to another Regiment, his name may alternatively appear within their Regimental Panels. Please refer to the on-site Memorial Register Introduction to determine the alternative panel numbers if you do not find the name within the quoted Panels. No. of Identified Casualties: 40659.^{5,16,17,18,19,20}'

His estate was probated; and the 1917 National Probate Calendar details are: 'Myer Denzil otherwise Denzil Alex otherwise Denzil Grenville Alex of 30 Pembridge Gardens Bayswater Middlesex second-lieutenant H M Army died 25 February 1917 in Mesopotamia Probate London 18 June 1917 to Joseph Alex Myer esquire and Charles Edward Selag (sic) Montefiore stockbroker.'

The following notice appeared in The London Gazette Issue 30168 published on the 6 July 1917: 'DENZIL MYER, Deceased. Pursuant to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chapter 35 entitled "An Act to further amend the Law of Property and to relieve Trustees." NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any debts, claims or demands against the estate of Denzil Myer, otherwise Denzil Alex Myer, otherwise Denzil Grenville Alex Myer, late of 30, Pembridge-gardens, Bayswater, in the county of Middlesex. Second Lieutenant in His Majesty's Army (who died on the 25th day of February,1917, in Mesopotamia, on active service, and whose will was proved in the Principal Probate Registry of His Majesty's High (Court of Justice on the 18th of June, 1917, by Joseph Alex Myer and Charles Edward Sebag-Montefiore, the executors named in the said will), are hereby required to send particulars, in writing, of their debts, claims or demands to us, the undersigned, as solicitors to the said executors, on or 'before the 10th day of August,1917, after which date the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the debts, claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice; and that they will not be liable for the assets, or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person or persons of whose debt, claim or demand they shall not then have had notice.—'Dated this 2nd day of July,1917. ADLER and PEROWNE, 46 and 47, London Wall, E.C., Solicitors for the said Executors.²¹'

He was commemorated for his service and The National Archives contain the following WWI Campaign Medal Card:

     'Description Medal card of Myer, Denzie/Denzle Grenville Alex
     Corps Regiment No. Rank:
     Worcestershire Regiment - Second Lieutenant'

with his brother J A Myer as addresse for his medals. He is recorded as qualifying for the Victory and British War Medals. No mention is made of The Next of Kin Memorial Plaque and Scroll.^22,23

He was commemorated as 'Killed in action at Messopotamia 24th February 1917 age 42' at Willesden Jewish Cemetery, Willesden, Middlesex, England.²⁴ He was commemorated according to V. D. Lipman with the Samuel and Myer Home which was the first connection the Jewish Board of Guardians had with the general welfare of boys, as distinct from provisions such as apprenticeships, and its history was as follows:

     '... Gerald Samuel (Honorary Secretary) and Denzil Myer (a member of the Apprenticing Committee) had purchased a freehold of a house in Trafalgar Square, Stepney, intending to adapt it as a Home for ten working boys, and to live there and run it personally. They were both killed in action in 1917 and the second to be killed, Gerald Samuel, bequeathed the house and £10,000 for its maintenance to the Board [of Guardians], on the condition that two or more gentlemen would live there to supervise the home and look after the boys... In 1923 a married couple became Honorary Warden and Matron and a gift from Lady Bearsted (Gerald Samuel's mother), made it possible to take in the full complement of ten boys.^{25,26,27,28,29}'

      Emily Louisa Philbrick was also known as Emily Rosina Philbrick.² She was born on 21 April 1876 at Barking, Essex, England; and her birth, as Emily Louisa Philbrick, was recorded in the June quarter 1876 at Romford Union Registration district.^1,3 She was the daughter of Elias William Philbrick and Fanny Frances Porter.¹ Emily Louisa Philbrick was baptized on 16 February 1877 at St Margaret, Barking, Essex, England; as Emily Rosina Philbrick, daughter of Elias and Fanny.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 7 Wellington Street, South Weald, Essex, England, as Emily Philbrick, Daughter, age 4, birthplace Barking, Essex, and she was a Scholar.⁵ She died in 1881 at Essex, England; and her death, as Emily Rosina Philbrick at age 5, was recorded in the September quarter 1881 at Poplar Registration district.⁶

      Her married name was Daburn.¹ Emma Elizabeth Spicer was baptized on 9 May 1876 at St Mary, West Molesey, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the Jun e quarter 1876.^2,3,4 She married Henry James Daburn, son of James Daborn and Sarah Smith, in 1893 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the December quarter 1893.¹ Emma Elizabeth Spicer appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at West Molesey, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 26, birthplace West Molesey, Surrey.² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 2 Presten Cottages, Spreighton Road, West Molesey, Surrey, England, as head, married, age 50, birthplace Molesey, Surrey.⁵ She died on 11 November 1932 at 27 Overton Road, Abbey Wood, Kent, England, at age 56; and her death was recorded at Dartford registration office in the December quarter 1932.^6,7

     Henry Watts was christened on 29 January 1832 at St Michael and All Angels, Pirbright, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Watts and Sarah Honer.¹ Henry Watts died before 31 March 1832.¹ He was buried on 31 March 1832 at St Michael and All Angels, Pirbright, Surrey, England; at age 14 weeks.^1,3

     Sarah Head was born in 1838 at Chobham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the September quarter 1938.^3,4 She was the daughter of Stephen Head and Amelia Daborn.² Sarah Head appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁵ As of 30 January 1860, her married name was Watts.¹ She married Henry Watts, son of James Watts and Mary Carter, on 30 January 1860 at Bisley, Surrey, England.¹ Sarah Head appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 23, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 32, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Thornash Farm, Horsell, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 42, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁷ As of 1885, her married name was Turner.⁸ She married Alfred Turner on 14 July 1885 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1885.^8,9 Sarah Head appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as wife, age 44, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹⁰

     Alfred Watts was baptized on 26 January 1862 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Watts and Sarah Head.¹ Alfred Watts appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Thornash Farm, Horsell, Surrey, England, as Son, age 19, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁴ He married Mary Maria Yaxley on 30 June 1886 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey in the June quarter 1886.^5,6,7,8 Alfred Watts appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as head, married, age 49, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.¹⁰ He died on 9 November 1937 at Parley, Littlewick Road, Horsell, Surrey, England, at age 75; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in the December quarter 1937.^11,12 He was buried on 13 November 1937 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England.¹³

     Albert Watts was baptized on 20 January 1867 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Watts and Sarah Head.¹ Albert Watts appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 4, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Thornash Farm, Horsell, Surrey, England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Boarder, age 24, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁵ He married Rose Arlott on 30 April 1892 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1892.^6,7,8 Albert Watts appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 34, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as head, married, age 43, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁹ He died in 1926 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the September quarter 1926.¹⁰

     Charles Watts was born in 1871 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the June quarter 1871.² He was the son of Henry Watts and Sarah Head.¹ Charles Watts was baptized on 2 July 1871 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,3 He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Thornash Farm, Horsell, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Bisley, Surrey and he was a scholar.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Brother, age 19, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁵ He married Hannah Louisa Clements in 1895; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1895.^6,7 Charles Watts appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Littlewick, Horsell, Surrey, England, as head, married, age 39, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁸ He died on 1 August 1934 at The Bungalow, Bisley Green, Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Surrey South Western registration office in the September quarter 1934.^9,10

     Rhoda Alice Watts was baptized on 9 May 1875 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1875.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Watts and Sarah Head.¹ Rhoda Alice Watts appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Thornash Farm, Horsell, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace Horsell, Surrey and she was a scholar.¹

      Her married name was Street.¹ Beatrice Annie White was born circa 1898.¹ She married Herbert Street, son of James Street and Martha Jane Wells, on 6 April 1925 at All Saints, Carshalton, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Epsom registration office in the June quarter 1925.^1,2

     Mercy Tunnell was baptized on 3 June 1781 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Tunnell and Mary (?).¹

      Abraham Joseph Alex Myer was also known as Joseph Alex Myer.^5,6,7,8 Abraham Joseph Alex Myer also went by the name of Joe Myer.⁹ He was born on 17 April 1870 at Southampton, Hampshire, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1870 at Southampton Registration district.^4,10,9,11,12 He was the son of Sidney Myer and Sophia Rosa Alex.⁴ Abraham Joseph Alex Myer had an announcement of his birth at Southampton published in the Cheltenham Chronicle on 26 April 1870.¹² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 9 East Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 11 months, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire.¹³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a Scholar.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 168 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, single, age 21, birthplace Southampton, and he was employed as a Manufacturing Chemist.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Pembridge Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Joseph A Myer, Nephew [of Leah (Alex) Nathan], single, age 30, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a 'Concert Agt. (Art S)'.¹⁵

He married Helena Frances Lindo, daughter of David Lindo and Miriam Eliza Henry, on 2 March 1903 at West London Synagogue, 34 Upper Berkeley Street, Edgware Road, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1903 at Marylebone Registration district. The marriage register contains the following information:

'Bride - Surname: LINDO
Given Name(s): Helena Frances.
Previous Surname:
Age: 30
Condition: Spinster
Rank or Profession: -
Address: 101 Sutherland Avenue, Paddington.
Groom - Surname: MYER
Given Name(s): Joseph Alex.
Age: 32
Condition: Bachelor
Rank or Profession: Professor of Music
Address: 30 Pembridge Gardens, Notting Hill, Kensington.^5,16,17,11

Abraham Joseph Alex Myer lived between 1904 and 1917 at 30 Pembridge Gardens, Kensington, London, England; and was sometimes listed as 'Joseph A Myer, Professor of Music' from 1906.¹⁸ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 30 Pembridge Gardens, Notting Hill, London, England, as Joseph Alex Myer, Nephew, age 40, married, birthplace Southampton, Hampshire, and he was a Theatre Clerk.¹⁹

He was executor to his mother and the 1915 National Probate Calendar records: 'Myer Sophia Rosa of 30 Pembridge-gardens Bayswater Middlesex widow died 17 August 1914 at Ros Abbey Hotel Colwyn Bay Denbighshire Probate London 23 July to Joseph Alex Myer and Montague Alex Myer esquires.²⁰' He was executor for his aunt and the 1918 National Probate Calendar records: 'Nathan Leah Rachel of 30 Pembridge-gardens Bayswater Middlesex widow died 31 August 1818 Probate London 24 December to Joseph Alex Myer secretary and Harry Phillip Phillips manufacturer.²⁰'

He lived in 1920 at 44 Leyborne Park, Kew Gardens, Surrey, England; and this was the address to which in 1923 his brother Denzil Grenville Alex Myer's British Army WWI Medals were sent.^21,22

He appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at North Sheen, Surrey, England, as born in 1870 at Southampton, Hampshire, England.²³ He died on 24 October 1924 at 44 Leyborne Park, Kew, Surrey, England, at age 54; and his death, as Joseph A Myer, was recorded in the December quarter 1924 at Richmond South Registration district.^24,25,26,27 His estate was probated; and the 1924 National Probate Calendar records: 'Myer Joseph Alex of 44 Leyborne Park Kew-gardens Surrey died 24 October 1924 Probate London 3 December to Helena Frances Myer widow.²⁰'