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      Sir Thomas Berry Cusack-Smith KCMG 5th Bt was also known as Berry Cusack-Smith.³ He was born on 16 February 1859 at Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland.^1,5 He was the son of William Robert Lucas Cusack-Smith (1832-1887) and Mary Blanche Chisenhale (c1833-1903), who were married on 20 August 1856.^6,7,8,9,10 He was educated at Eton and was a Barrister of Middle Temple in 1884. By 1890 he was 'H.M's Consul at Samoa and a Deputy Commissioner for the Western Pacific'. In 1892 he was 'Deputy Commissioner for Tokelau Islands and Acting British Resident' and the next year he was also 'Special Judicial Commissioner'. He 'acted jointly with the German and United States Consuls as Adviser to the King of Samoa; [he was] Receiver and Custodian of Revenue of Samoa; and President of the Municipality of Apia' 1893-97. He 'acted as HM Charge d'Affaires at Santiago, 1900 to 1902; HM British Consult in Valparaiso, 1898-1905; JP Brighton; DL Sussex 1921'. For his military details see 'Who Was Who Vol III.^11,12,13'

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 26 Eaton Square, St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Ireland, and he was a Scholar.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lyne Private House, Chertsey, Surrey, England, as unmarried, age 22, birthplace Dublin, and he was a 'Student At Law.¹⁵'

He married Winifred Maitland on 27 April 1886 and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1886 at Epping Registration district. She died on 19 November 1894 in Samoa 'of a fever.^16,17,18,19' He had a collection of his albumen photoprints, landscape oil paintings by Winifred Cusack-Smith and a Silver gelatin print from 1886 to 1894. These are preserved in The Alexander Turnbull Library, a division of the National Library of New Zealand. The photoprints include 'The Grave of Winifred Cusack-Smith' and 'King Malietoa, Thomas Berry Cusack Smith and some of the best polo players.²⁰' He had a Daughter, Maia Willamina Cusack-Smith (1887-1954).^21,22,23

He was listed in a wide selection of Directories such as:

'Consul for the Navigators' Islands' in the 'Official Directory', Part I of the 'Post Office London Directory, 1895'. In the same directory for 1899 under British Counsuls he was listed under 'Valparaiso, Chile, Sir Thomas Berry Cusack-Smith, Counsul General'. In 'Kelly's Directory of Sussex, 1911' he was listed under 'Military Members' as 'Lt. Col. Sir T.B. Cusack-Smith K.C.M.G. 1st Home Cos. Brigade R.F.A.' In 'Kelly's Directory of Sussex, 1915' under 'Brighton Borough Justices of the Peace' he has the following entry 'Lieut.Col. Sir (Thomas) Berry K.C.M.G. Aylesbury, Furze Hill, Brighton'. For the same year in 'Kelly's Directory of Berkshire, 1915' his entry under 'Magistrates for the County' reads 'Cusack-Smith Sir (Thomas) Berry K.C.M.G. Redlands, Maidenhead.²⁴'

He married Jane Moses Jones, daughter of Joshua Moses Jones and Katherine Jones, in 1905; and their marriage was reigstered in the June quarter 1905 at Kensington Registration district, London.^25,26 Sir Thomas Berry Cusack-Smith KCMG 5th Bt appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Great Western Railway Hotel, Praed Street, Paddington, London, England, as Sir Berry Cusack-Smith, age 52, Visitor, married, birthplace Dublin, Ireland, and he was a Lt Col Commanding Territorial Field Artillery Brigade.²⁷ He was referred to in documents held by The National Library of Scotland Principal Accessions November 2004-January 2005, which included the following: 'Telegraph message, 1913, from the Editor of the Daily Chronicle [Robert Donald] to Sir Berry Cusack Smith requesting his support for a fund to provide money for dependents of the 1910 Scott Antarctic Expedition.²⁸'

He lived between 1913 and 1928 at Aylesbury House, Furze Hill, Hove, Sussex, England.²⁹ He was recorded in 'Fairbairns Book of Crests of The Families of Great Britain and Ireland' as follows: 'Cusack-Smith, Sir (Thomas) Berry, KCMG, of British Legation, Santiago, and British Consulate-General, Valparaiso, out of a ducal coronet or, a unicorns's head az.' Motto ' En Dieu est mon espoir' ['My God is my Hope']. Note: The crest illustrated is given as follows: 'Cusac-Smith, Bart, out of a ducal coronet or, a unicorn's head, az., armed or. En Dieu est mon espoir'.^30,31

He suceeded his 'cousin' Sir William Cusack-Smith 4th Bt on 15 April 1919; he was 'grandson of the 2nd Bt.^32,33' He had a portrait painted seated in his Army Uniform in 1920 titled 'Portrait of Colonel Sir Thomas Berry Cusack-Smith, 5th Bt (1859-1929)' by Christopher Williams, Welsh, (1873-1934), which is in the National Gallery of Ireland.³⁴

He died on 7 July 1929 at Sussex, England, at age 70; and his death was registered in the September quarter 1929 at Horsham Registration district. His address in 'Who Was Who' was Copsale Court, Horsham, Sussex.^35,11,36,18 He was buried at Woodvale Cemetery and Crematoriaum, Brighton, Sussex, England; and the website cited contains biographical information: 'J.P. Consul General for Chile, Lt.Col. Home Counties Bdc. RFA. During World War I he commanded the 1st Home Counties Brigade in India and Mesopotamia.³⁷'

He left a will; and probate was granted on 20 September 1929. The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 33548 published on the 1 November 1929'

     'Sir THOMAS BERRY CUSACK SMITH, Bart., K.C.M.G..D.L., J.P., Deceased.
     Pursuant to Section 27 of the Trustee Act, 1925.
     NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands against the estate of Sir Thomas Berry Cusack Smith, Bart., K.C.M.G., D.L., J.P., formerly of Aylesbury Furze Hill, Hove, in the county of Sussex, but late of " Copsale Court," Nuthurst, near Horsham, in the county of Sussex, deceased, who died on the 7th day of July, 1929, and whose will was proved in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty's High Court of Justice on the 20th day of September, 1929, by Jennie Lady Cusack-Smith, Sarita Catherine Wiliamina Cusack-Smith and Sir William Robert Dermot Joshua Cusack- Smith, the executors therein named, are hereby required to send the particulars, in writing, of their claims or demands to the undersigned on or before the 8th day of January, 1930, after which date the assets of the said deceased will be distributed among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the debts, claims and demands of which the executors shall then have had notice; and the said executors will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person or persons of whose claims or demands they shall not then have had notice.—Dated this 30th day of October, 1929.
     EDWIN BOXALL and KEMPE, 63, Ship- street. Brighton, Sussex, Solicitors for the (158) said Executors.³⁸'

      Her married name was Davies.³ Sarita Catherine Williamina Cusack-Smith was born on 16 May 1906 at Kensington, London, England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1906 at Kensington Registration district.^1,2,4 She was the daughter of Sir Thomas Berry Cusack-Smith KCMG 5th Bt and Jane Moses Jones.^1,3 Sarita Catherine Williamina Cusack-Smith appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 7 Albany Villas, Hove, Sussex, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Kensington, London.⁵ She was executrix of her father's Will on 30 October 1929.⁶ She married Henry Andrew Sarel Davies in 1939 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1939 at Chelsea Registration district.^7,3,2 Sarita Catherine Williamina Cusack-Smith was executrix of her sister Jennie's Will on 16 January 1943.⁸ She lived between 1958 and 1988 at Graffham Court, Graffham, Sussex, England.^2,9 She was executor of her Husband and the 1967 National Probate Calendar records he was 'of Stoney Cross Lodge Minstead Lyndhurst Hampshire' and probate was granted in Winchester 'to Sarita Catherine Williamina Davies widow' on 16 October 1967.¹⁰ She died on 9 July 1988 at Sussex, England, at age 82; and her death was registered in July 1988 at Chichester Registration district, West Sussex.^4,9 Her estate was probated in November 1988; 'A Rare Collection of Twelve Polynesian Hair Combs from Samoa, Tonga, and Fiji (1800 - 1900)' were sold at Graffam Court House in November 1988 from 'the collection of Sir Berry Cusack-Smith, Consul General of Samoa 1890-1898, Friend of the author R.L. Stevenson...by the executors of his daughter' by the dealers Finch & Co of London.¹¹ She left a will in December 1988; Included in a schedule provided in an answer to a Parliamentry Debate in The Taoiseach on acquisitions, is the following donation to the National Gallery, made in December 1988:

     'Bequest of Mrs. Sarita Catherine Williamine Davies
     
Acquisition     Aristist
     Sir Richard Robinson (Oil) Robert Home
     Sir Michael Smith (Oil) ,,
     Sir William Cusack-Smith (Oil) ,,
     Sir Michael Smith (Oil) ,,
     Mary Anne Cusack (Oil) ,,
     Mary Anne Cusack (Oil) ,,
     Angelina Smith (Oil) ,,
     Sir William Cusack-Smith (Oil) Hugh Douglas Hamilton
     Sir Michael Smith (Oil)
     Sir T. Berry Cusack-Smith (Oil) C.D. Williams
     Sir T. Berry Cusack-Smith (Drawing) Joseph D. Strong
     Sir William Cusack-Smith (Drawing) C.P. Farm
     Sir William Cusack-Smith with his son (Silhouette) A.C.F. Augustin
     T. Berry Cusack-Smith (Oil) English School.¹²

      Henry Andrew Sarel Davies also went by the name of Andrew.^1,3 He was baptized on 7 May 1907 at St Andrew, Cobham, Surrey, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1907 at Epsom Registration district.^4,5,6 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Emlyn Lodge, Downside, Cobham, Surrey, England, as Son of William Henry Davies who was an Estate Agent, and Phyllis Molyneux Davies, age 4, birthplace Cobham, Surrey. His parents, a Nurse and a Parlourmaid completed the household.⁷

He married Sarita Catherine Williamina Cusack-Smith, daughter of Sir Thomas Berry Cusack-Smith KCMG 5th Bt and Jane Moses Jones, in 1939 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1939 at Chelsea Registration district.^8,1,2 Henry Andrew Sarel Davies appeared in The London Gazette Issue 38964 published on the 11 July 1950' as follows: 'General List.... Somerset.... Lt. (War Subs. Capt.) Henry Andrew Sarel DAVIES (109708) (R.A., Emerg. Commn.), to be Lt., 1st Apr. 1950, with seniority 22nd Nov. 1946.⁹' He was executor to Adeliza Mary Richardson who died on 4 November 1953 as his name appeared in The London Gazette Issue 40208 published on the 18 June 1954' in connection with her Will.¹⁰ He was described in Debretts Peerage as 'late Maj. R.A.²' He died on 4 June 1967 at Hampshire, England, at age 60; and his death was registered in the June quarter 1967 at New Forest Registration district.^2,11,12 His estate was probated on 16 October 1967; and the 1967 National Probate Calendar records he was 'of Stoney Cross Lodge Minstead Lyndhurst Hampshire' and probate was granted in Winchester 'to Sarita Catherine Williamina Davies widow.¹³'

      Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt was also known as Sir Dermott Cusack-Smith 'Debrett's Illustrated Baronetage' lists Sir Dermot under the heading: 'Cusack-Smith (I) 1799, of Newtown, King's County (Extinct 1970).^3,4' He was born on 6 December 1907; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1907 at Paddington Registration district.^5,2,6 He was the son of Sir Thomas Berry Cusack-Smith KCMG 5th Bt and Jane Moses Jones.¹ Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 7 Albany Villas, Hove, Sussex, England, as Dermot Cusack-Smith, Son, age 3, birthplace Paddington, London.⁷ He was listed in 'The London Gazette Issue 33503 published on the 4 June 1929' as follows:

     'Territorial Army. 57th (Home Counties) Field Bde.—2nd Lt .W. R. D. J. Cusack-Smith to be Lt. 7th May 1929.⁸'

He suceeded his father to the title on 7 July 1929.⁹ He was executor of his father's Will on 20 September 1929.¹⁰ He and Dorothy Winlaw were engaged in 1930; according to 'The Sussex County Magazine.¹¹' Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt was 'M.F.H; late Capt. 57th (H.C.). Brig., R.A. (T.A.)' following his education at Brighton College and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge circa 1931.^2,12 He married Dorothy Winlaw in 1932; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1932 at Ampthill Registration district, Bedfordshire.^13,14,2 Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt lived after 1932 at Bermingham House, Tuam, Co Galway, Ireland.² He lived between 1943 and 1944 at 16 Basil Mansions, Chelsea, London, England; and he was listed as Capt. Sir Dermot, Bt.¹⁵ He was executor of his sister Jennie's Will on 15 April 1943.¹⁶ He and Dorothy Winlaw were divorced in 1945.² Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt was referred to in 'Country Life' published on 21 March 1991 which mentions his 1946 Irish hunting connections.¹⁷

He married Adele Mollie O'Rourke in 1946 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1946 at Chelsea Registration district, indexed as William R.D.J. Cusack-Smith and Adela M O'Rorke.^18,19,2,20 Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt was appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 41061 published on the 3 May 1957':

     'In the 'High Court of Justice (Chancery Division).— Companies Court. No. 00305 of 1957. Mr. Justice Vaisey. In the Matter of ELGIN PROPERTIES Limited, and in the Matter of the Companies Act, 1948.
     NOTICE is hereby given, that a Petition, for the winding-up of the above-named Company by the High Court of Justice was on the 1st day of May, 1957, presented to the said Court by Sir William Robert Dermot Joshua Cusack-Smith, Baronet, of The Kennels, Tytherington, near Warminster, in the county of Wilts, Elizabeth Dora Allworth of 12, Adelaide Crescent, Hove, Sussex (Widow), and Rosa May Cohen of 11, Blandford Close, Finchley, in the county of London. And that the said Petition is directed to be heard before the Court sitting at the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand. London. W.C.2. on the 20th day of May, 1957, and any Creditor or Contributory of the said Company desirous to 'support or oppose the making of an Order on the said Petition may appear at the time of hearing in person or by his Counsel for that purpose; and a copy of the Petition will be furnished by the under-signed to any Creditor or Contributory of the said Company requiring such copy on payment of the regulated charge for the same. BOXALL and BOXALL, 22. Chancery Lane, London, Solicitors for the Petitioners.
     NOTE.—Any person who intends to appear on the hearing of the said Petition must serve on or send by post to the above named, notice in writing of his intention so to do. The notice must state the name and address of the person, or, if a firm, the name and address of the firm, and must be signed by the person or firm, or his or their Solicitor (if any), and must be served or, if posted, must be sent by post in sufficient time to reach the above named not later than 1 o'clock in the afternoon of the 18th day of May, 1957 (323).²¹'
     
He was the subject of the following notice in 'The London Gazette Issue 41292 published on the 21 January 1958':

     'TERRITORIAL ARMY RESERVE OF OFFICERS The undermentioned Capts. having exceeded the age limit, cease to belong to the T.A. Res. of Offrs., 25th Jan. 1958, retaining the rank of Capt. Sir William R. D. J. CUSACK-SMITH, Bt. (35425).²²'                              
     
He given in the following notice published in 'The London Gazette Issue 41319 published on the 21 February 1958':

     'H.M. LAND REGISTRY. The following land is about to be registered. Any objections should be addressed to "H.M. Land Registry, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London W.C.2", before the 7th day of March, 1958. FREEHOLD. (23) 113, Holland Road, Kensington, W.14. by Sir William Robert Dermot Joshua Cusack-Smith, Bart., Elizabeth Dora Allworth and Rosa May Cohen, all c/o Messrs. Boxall & Boxall, 3, South Square, Gray's Inn, W.C.1.²³'

He appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 42200 published on the 22 November 1960':

     'COMPANIES ACT, 1948 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 353 (3) and (4) of 'the Companies Act, 1948, that, at the expiration of three months from the date hereof, the names of the undermentioned Companies will, unless cause is shown to the contrary, be struck off the Register and the Companies will be dissolved. Elgin Properties Limited.²⁴'

He was referred to in the following notice which subsequently appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 42305 published on the 17 March 1961':

     'BOARD OF TRADE Companies Registration Office, Bush House, South West Wing, Strand, London W.C.2. 17th March 1961. COMPANIES ACT, 1948
     Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 353 (3) of the Companies Act, 1948, that the names of the undermentioned Companies have been struck off the Register. Such Companies are accordingly dissolved as from the date of the publication of this notice. Elgin Properties Limited'

on 17 March 1961.²⁵ He was executor to his his cousin referred to in 'The London Gazette Issue 42349 published on the 9 May 1961':-

     'Name of Deceased (Surname first): SNELL, Joy Angela Burnett. Address, description and date of death of Deceased: 7 Tanfield Court, Horsham, Sussex, Spinster. 29th March 1961. Names, addresses and descriptions of Persons to whom notices of claims are to be given and names, in parentheses, of Personal Representatives: Barclays Bank Limited, Trustee Department, 4 Chapel Road, Worthing, Sussex, or Ernest Cragg & Son, 10 Old Steine, Brighton, Solicitors. (Barclays Bank Limited, Sir Dermot Cusack-Smith and John Hobart Dowden.) Date before which notices of claims to be given: 13th July 1961 (164).²⁶'                                                                                                         

He died on 10 April 1970 at age 62; when the title became extinct. His death was registered at St Germans Registration district in the June quarter 1970 and indexed as Dermot Cusack-Smith.^2,20,27,28 He left a will on 20 October 1970; The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 45216 published on the 20 October 1970':

     'Name of Deceased (Surname first): CUSACK-SMITH, Sir William Robert Dermot Joshua. Address, description and date of death of Deceased: Wringford Farm, Cawsand, Cornwall, Baronet. 10th April 1970. Names, addresses and descriptions of Persons to whom notices of claims are to be given and names, in parentheses, of Personal Representatives: Mawby Barrie & Letts, 27-28 Finsbury Square, London E.C.2, Solicitors, (Clive Victor Macswiney and Frank Leslie Vassie.) Date before which notices of claims to be given: 26th December 1970 (271).²⁹'
                                                  

     Dorothy Winlaw was born on 25 July 1907 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded in the September quarter 1907 at Croydon Registration district. She has been described as being the third daughter of her parents.^2,3,4 She was the Daughter of Rev George Preston Kelsall Winlaw, M.A. (1873-1960) and Minnie Ashley (1874-1945). and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1901 at Saint George Hanover Square Registration district, London. They were to have several children. Her Father's parents were William and Jane Winlaw; abode: St Luke's Parsonage, Preston, whose occupation was Clerk in Holy Orders, and her Father was baptised by William Winlaw Incumbent.^{5,6,3,7,8,9,10} She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Confiers, West Beach, Selsey, Sussex, England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Morden, Surrey.¹¹

She and Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt were engaged in 1930 according to 'The Sussex County Magazine.¹²' As of 1932, her married name was Cusack-Smith.^13,14 Dorothy Winlaw married Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt, son of Sir Thomas Berry Cusack-Smith KCMG 5th Bt and Jane Moses Jones, in 1932; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1932 at Ampthill Registration district, Bedfordshire.^14,15,3 Dorothy Winlaw and Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt were divorced in 1945.³ As of 1946, her married name was Teacher.¹⁶ Dorothy Winlaw married Norman B C Teacher and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1946 at Chelsea Registration district in 1946 at London, England.¹⁶ She lived in 1962 at Queens Gate, London, England; where she appeared on the Electoral Register with her second husband.¹⁷ She and Berry Cusack-Smith lived in 2002 at Norfolk, England.¹⁸ Dorothy Winlaw died on 30 August 2002 at Norfolk, England, at age 95; and her death was recorded as Dorothy Cusack-Smith/Teacher, at Kings Lynn Registration district in September 2002.^4,19

     Ronald Edward Clayton was born on 9 April 1916 at Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at West Ham registration office in the June quarter 1916.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Douglas Clayton and Lilian Drew.¹

     Alfred Finestone was born circa 1868 at Neustadt, Germany; and he was also described as being 'of Sheffield.^2,3,4,5' He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Broomhall Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, as Son, age 23, single, birthplace Newstast, Russia, and he was an Assistant Supt. of Assurance Coy; he was living with his widowed mother Sarah, sisters Selina and Sophia, and a Grandson of his mothers.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 39 Alexander Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, as Boarder, single, age 31, born Sheffield, Yorkshire, and he was a Finance Manager.⁶ He married Florence Eliza Jones, daughter of Alexander Jones and Henrietta Myers, on 12 September 1905 at Old Hebrew Congregation, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1905 at Toxteth Park Registration district, Lancashire. It was also recorded in Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register.^7,8,3,9,10 Alfred Finestone was believed to be listed in 'Kelly's Directory of Hertfordshire, 1908' as:

     'County Estate Offices (The) (Alfed Finestone, resident partner) 94 High Street, Watford, Hertfordshire' and 'Fineston Alfred, 3 Westland road, Watford, Hertfordshire.¹¹'

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Lauriston, Alexandra Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, as Head, married 1905, age 42, birthplace Germany, and he was an employer working on his own account as a Financier, Estate and General Agent. His Wife, Daughter, a Children's Nurse, and a Cook completed the household.¹² He lived in 1914 at Lauriston, Alexandra Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England.¹³ He died on 16 July 1925 at London, England, and his death was recorded at Hampstead Registration district in the September quarter 1925 at age 57.^3,2 His estate was probated; and the 1926 National Probate Calendar reads:

'Finestone Alfred of 60 FitzJohns-avenue Hampstead Middlesex died 16 July 1925 Probate London 10 July to Ernest Gabriel Jones public analyst Henry Grant Finestone merchant and Stanley Charles Langford manager.¹⁴'

     Henry Honer was christened on 2 December 1725 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Honer and Mary Underwood.¹

     Louisa Lee was baptized on 26 November 1876 at St Mary, Formerly Send with Ripley, Send, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Lee and Frances Wood.¹ Louisa Lee appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 5, birthplace Send, Surrey.¹

     Edward Lee was baptized on 27 October 1878 at St Mary, Formerly Send with Ripley, Send, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Lee and Frances Wood.¹ Edward Lee appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Send, Surrey.¹

      Jane Katharine Jacobs was also known as Jeannie.³ Her married name was Van Praagh.⁴ She was born in 1848 at Aldgate, London, England; and her birth was recorded as Jane Jacobs at East London Registration district in the December quarter 1848.^4,5,6 She was the daughter of Judah Jacobs and Fanny Jones.² Jane Katharine Jacobs appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 4 Houndsditch, Aldgate, London, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace St Botolph Aldgate.⁷ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 13 Union Crescent, Southwark, London, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁸ She married Lewis Van Praagh, son of Morris Benjamin Van Praagh and Sarah Boam, on 6 September 1871 at 14 Grafton Street, Bond Street, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1871 at London C Registration district ['London City spans the boundaries of the counties of London and Middlesex'].

According to the press announcement they were married:

'by Rev. Dr. Adler, assisted by Rev. SM. Gollancz, of 66 Newman Street, Oxford Street, [the Groom was] fifth son of Morris Van Praagh of 18 Warwick Crescent, Maida Hill, to Jane Katherine, only daughter of Judah Jacons of 32 Upper Bloomfield Street, Upper Westbourne Terrace.^9,2,10,11'

Jane Katharine Jacobs appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lilian Villas, Hammersmith, London, England, as Wife, age 32, birthplace London, Middlesex.¹² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 56 Westcroft Square, Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Jeannie Van Praagh, age 42, birthplace Aldgate, London.^3,13 She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Elmstead, Glebe Villas, Aldrington, Sussex, England, as Wife, age 52, birthplace London, Aldgate.⁵ She was executrix of her husband and the National Probate Register for 1922 records: 'Van Praagh Lewis of 22 Burnaby-gardens Chiswick Middlesex died 11 January 1922 Probate London 4 February to Jane Katherine Van Praagh widow' on 4 February 1922.¹⁴ She lived in 1925 at 22 Burnaby Gardens, Chiswick, London, England; with Stanley Julius and Helen Van Praagh.¹⁵ She died on 12 March 1928 at Middlesex, England; and her death was registered in the March quarter 1928 at Brentford Registration district, at age 79.^16,17,18 Her estate was probated on 18 April 1928; and the National Probate Calendar for 1928 records: 'Van Praagh Jane Kathrine of 22 Burnaby-gardens Chiswick Middlesex widow...Probate London 18 April to Morris Edgar Van Praagh company director.¹⁸'

     Lewis Van Praagh was born on 26 May 1844 at Goodmans Fields, Aldgate, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Whitechapel Registration district in the June quarter 1844.^3,1,4,5,6,7 He was the son of Morris Benjamin Van Praagh and Sarah Boam.² Lewis Van Praagh appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 18 Warwick Crescent, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 17, birthplace Middlesex.⁸ He married Jane Katharine Jacobs, daughter of Judah Jacobs and Fanny Jones, on 6 September 1871 at 14 Grafton Street, Bond Street, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1871 at London C Registration district ['London City spans the boundaries of the counties of London and Middlesex'].

According to the press announcement they were married:

'by Rev. Dr. Adler, assisted by Rev. SM. Gollancz, of 66 Newman Street, Oxford Street, [the Groom was] fifth son of Morris Van Praagh of 18 Warwick Crescent, Maida Hill, to Jane Katherine, only daughter of Judah Jacons of 32 Upper Bloomfield Street, Upper Westbourne Terrace.^9,10,11,7'

Lewis Van Praagh was reported in Jackson's Oxford Journal (Oxford, England) as apearing in a case held at the Vice Chancellor's Court concerning the theft of a silver tankard on 30 June 1877.¹² He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lilian Villas, Hammersmith, London, England, as Head, married, age 36, birthplace London, Middlesex, and he was a Jeweller. His wife, two sons and a General Servant completed the household.¹³ He was listed in 'The Post Office London Directory, 1882. [Part 2: Commercial & Professional Directory]' as:

     'Van Praagh Lewis, jeweller, 10 Mason's avenue, Basinghall st EC'

in 1882.¹⁴ He was listed in 'The Business Directory of London, 1884. [Part 1: Alphabetical Section]' as:

     'Van Praagh Lewis jeweller 10 Mason's avenue Basinghall st EC'

in 1884.¹⁵ He was listed as L Van Praagh, one of the 'Donors to the Society for Relieving the Aged Needy 1891' at 10 Masons Avenue, London, England.¹⁶ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 56 Westcroft Square, Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, (Transcribed as Lours Van Praagh) as Head, married, age 46, birthplace Aldgate, London, and he was an Employer and 'Jeweller (Gold)'. He was living with his Wife and Sons Edgar, Percy and Stanley. Two Domestic Servants completed the household.^17,18

He was as a witness name in the trial of John Buller for Theft: stealing from master and Aaron Cavalho for Theft: receiving, held 24th July 1899 at the Old Bailey. Lewis Van Praagh's spoken evidence has beeen recorded as 'I produce a correct translation of a postcard from the Dutch, dated March 31st, 1891, addressed from Amsterdam to Cavalho, and signed "L. Wynman." (This commenced, "My dear cousin," and referred to goods received and sold for Cavalho.)' . Cavalho received a good character but Buller was found guilty to serve— Four Years' Penal Servitude— Nine Months' Hard Labour.¹⁹' He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Elmstead, Glebe Villas, Aldrington, Sussex, England, as Head, age 56, birthplace Aldgate, London, and he was a 'Jeweller (Gold)'. He was living with his Wife Jane and Son Stanley.³ He died on 11 January 1922 at Middlesex, England, at age 77; and his death was registered in the March quarter 1922 at Brentford Registration district, at age 77.^20,7,21 His estate was probated on 4 February 1922; and the National Probate Calendar for 1922 records: 'Van Praagh Lewis of 22 Burnaby-gardens Chiswick Middlesex...Probate London 4 February to Jane Katherine Van Praagh widow. Effects £89 18s. 8d.²¹'

     Stanley Julius Van Praagh was born on 24 October 1888 at Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1888 at Fulham Registration district.^3,4,1 He was the son of Lewis Van Praagh and Jane Katharine Jacobs.² Stanley Julius Van Praagh appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 56 Westcroft Square, Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Hammersmith, London.^5,6 He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Elmstead, Glebe Villas, Aldrington, Sussex, England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Hammersmith, London.³ He married Helene Marie Louise Hennion in 1913 at Paris, France; and she was a Spinster. He recorded they had no children on 12 February 1917 when joining The British Army.⁷ Stanley Julius Van Praagh in the British Army during the Great War and The National Archives contain a First World War Campaign Medal Card for Private Stanley J Van Praagh, The Queen's Regiment, Regiment No. T/205731. He was a French and English Shorthand Typist of 71 Windsor Road, Ilford on joining on 12 February 1917.^8,7

He and Helene Marie Louise Hennion lived in 1925 at 22 Burnaby Gardens, Chiswick, London, England; as Stanley Julius and Helen with Jane Van Praagh.⁹ Stanley Julius Van Praagh and Helene Marie Louise Hennion lived on 29 September 1939 at 22 Burnsley Gardens, Hounslow, Middlesex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register as Helene M L and Stanley J Van Praagh, Bank Clerk.¹⁰ Stanley Julius Van Praagh lived between 1945 and 1978 at Chiswick, London, England.¹¹ He married Helene Eugenie Tourne in 1963 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Ealing Registration district in the December quarter 1963.¹² Stanley Julius Van Praagh lived in 1977 at 22 Burnaby Gardens, Chiswick, London, England; where he appeared in the London Phone Book published in 1978.¹³ He died on 30 January 1978 at 22 Burnaby Gardens, Chiswick, London, England, at age 89; and his death was recorded in the March quarter 1978 at Hounslow Registration district, at age 89.^4,14

      Morris Edgar Van Praagh also went by the name of Edgar Van Praagh.^2,3 He was born on 18 June 1872 at 66 Newman Street, Oxford Street, Westminster, London, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1872 at Marylebone Registration district.^4,1,5,6 He was the son of Lewis Van Praagh and Jane Katharine Jacobs.² Morris Edgar Van Praagh appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lilian Villas, Hammersmith, London, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace London, Middlesex, and he was a Scholar.⁷ He lived on 14 September 1885 at 111 Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London, England; when he was admitted as Morris Edgar Praggh to Latymer's Foundation School, London.⁸ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 56 Westcroft Square, Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Edgar Van Praagh, Son, age 18, birthplace Aldgate, London, and he worked as a Clerk to Stock Jobber.^3,9 He married Maud Denton in 1898 at Fulham, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1898 at Fulham Registration district.^10,11 Morris Edgar Van Praagh appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 3 Whitworth Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, as 'Cousin' of Head, Mary A B Dick, married, age 28, birthplace Marylebone, London, and he was a 'Stock Jobber (Agent)' working on Own Account.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 2 Gilling Lodge, Church Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace London, W.C., and he was a Stock Jobber and an employer. His household also contained his Wife, Daughter, a Visitor and a General Servant.¹² He and Maud Denton lived between 1924 and 1929 at 4 Addison Bridge Place, Fulham, London, England; where they were on the Electoral Register.¹³ Morris Edgar Van Praagh was The following notice appeared in 'The Gazette Issue 33369 published on the 23 March 1928':

     'The Companies Acts, 1908 to 1917. The ATTRACTIVE CINEMA (WEST KENSINGTON) Limited. AT an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members of the above named Company, duly convened, and held at 240, High Holborn, in the county of London, on the 1st day of March, 1928, the following Special Resolutions were duly passed;- and at a subsequent Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company, also duly convened, and held at the same place on the 16th day of March, 1928, the following Special Resolutions were duly confirmed : — 1. " That the Attractive Cinema (West Kensington) Limited be wound up voluntarily." 2. "That Mr. Morris Edgar Van Praagh, of Portland House, Addison Bridge-place, London, W.14, be and is Hereby appointed Liquidator for the purpose of the winding-up." (O11) RALPH SPECTERMAN, Chairman.¹⁴'

He was executor to his Mother and the National Probate Calendar for 1928 records:

'Van Praagh Jane Kathrine of 22 Burnaby-gardens Chiswick Middlesex widow died 12 March 1928 Probate London 18 April to Morris Edgar Van Praagh company director' on 18 April 1928.¹⁵ He was listed in 'The London Gazette Issue 33574 published on the 28 January 1930' by H.M. Land Registry London, WC2 under Land Registry Act, 1925 concerning 'land about to be registered' as follows:

     'Freehold Land and building in Woodmansterne Road, Purley, Croydon. Morris Edgar Van Praagh of Dounsview, 59, Woodmansterne Road, Purley, Surrey.¹⁶'

He and Maud Denton lived on 29 September 1939 at Headlands Private Hotel, Woolacombe, Barnstaple, Devon, England; where they were recorded on the 1939 Register, when he was a Member of The Stock Exchange (Retired) and she was was recorded as having 'Private Means - Incapacitated.⁶' Morris Edgar Van Praagh was executor to his Wife and the National Probate Calendar reads: 'Van Praagh Maud of 15 Queens-road Belmont Sutton Surrey wife of Morris Edgar Van Praagh died 24 November 1943 Probate Llandudno 4 February to the said Morris Edgar Van Praagh retired stock broker and Charles Henry Parker manufacturer.¹⁷' He died on 17 January 1953 at Surrey, England, at age 80; and his death was recorded in the March quarter 1953 at Surrey North East Registration district, at age 80.^18,17 His estate was probated; and the National Probate Calendar reads: 'Van Praagh Morris Edgar of 15 Queens-road Belmont Surrey died 17 January 1953 at St. Helier Hospital Carshalton Surrey Probate 12 May 1953 to Olive Muriel Avens (wife of Gerald William Avens) and the said Gerald William Avens stockbroker.¹⁷'

      Alexander Percy Van Praagh also went by the name of Percy Van Praagh.³ He was born on 10 June 1878 at 9 Wellington Street, Mary le Grand, Strand, Westminster, London, England; and his birth was recorded in the September quarter 1878 at Strand Registration district.^1,4,5,6,7,8 He was the son of Lewis Van Praagh and Jane Katharine Jacobs.³ Alexander Percy Van Praagh appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lilian Villas, Hammersmith, London, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁹ He lived on 14 September 1885 at 111 Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London, England; when he was admitted as Alexander Percy Praggh to Latymer's Foundation School, London.⁸ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 56 Westcroft Square, Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Percy Van Praagh, Son, age 12, birthplace St Mary le Grand, London.^4,10 He appeared on three Ellis Island USA Passenger Arrivals records as follows:

Alexander Percy VanPraagh. Residence New York, N.Y., U.S.A. Arrived 15 September 1920. Age on arrival 42. Stage Mechanic:


'First Name: Alexander Percy
Last Name: VanPraagh
Ethnicity: Great Britain, English
Last Place of Residence: New York, N.Y., U.S.A.
Date of Arrival: Sep 15, 1920
Age at Arrival: 42y
Gender: M Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Olympic
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0025'

Alexander Van Praagh. Residence London, England. Arrived 21 October 1921. Age on arrival 43:

'First Name: Alexander
Last Name: Van Praagh
Ethnicity: Great Britain
Last Place of Residence: London, England
Date of Arrival: Oct 21, 1921
Age at Arrival: 43 Gender: M Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Aquitania
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0007'

He paid for his passage himself, was in possession of more than $50 and had been before in the United States 1905/21, in New York. His home address was 244 West 39th Street, New York City. His lenghth of stay was Permanent, he was in good health, his height was 5' 8", with dark complexion and eyes and hair dark. His place of birth was Raglan, England'

Alexander F Van Praagh. Residence New York, N.Y. Arrived 1923. Age on Arrival 45:

'First Name: Alexander P.
Last Name: Van Praagh
Ethnicity:
Last Place of Residence: New York, N.Y.
Date of Arrival: Sep 24, 1923
Age at Arrival: 45y Gender: M Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Leviathan
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0014'

He had Naturalization papers issued by The Supreme Court on Novemeber 18 1921 and his address in the United States was still 244 West 39th Street, New York, NY.^11,12'

He married Ethel May Burrows on 21 September 1921 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Fulham Registration district in the September quarter 1921.^13,14,15,16 Alexander Percy Van Praagh made an Naturalization Petition to New York Supreme County Court according to the Index 1907-24. His address was 244 W. 39 St. on 18 November 1921.¹⁵ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Bronx, New York, New York, United States of America, as Alexander Van Praagh, age 51, and he was with his wife and three children. His year of immigration was '1905' and he was a Stage Hand in the Theatre.¹⁷ He appeared on the census of 1940 at Bronx, New York, New York, United States of America, as Head, married, age 61, birthplace England, he was a Naturalized citizen and he worked as a Stage Hand. His wife and three children completed the census.¹⁸ He lived in 1942 at 2012 Hobart Avenue, Bronx, New York, New York, United States of America; and on the U.S. World War II Draft Registration Card he completed, his Wife is given as 'the person who will always know your address', address 'same'. His employer was 'Lowe's Inc, Grand Theatre, Fordham Road, Bronx, New York' and he was age 63.⁷ He died on 2 September 1953 at New York, New York, United States of America, at age 75.¹⁹ His estate was probated on 12 January 1955; and the 1955 National Probate Calendar records he was 'of 2012 Hobart Avenue The Bronx New York United States of America' and 'Administration (limited) London' was granted to 'Claude Hamilton Hayman Winston solicitor attorney of Ethel May Van Praagh widow. Effects £540 in England.¹⁹'

     Isaiah Alex was born circa 1803 at England.² He was the son of Solomon Alex and Rachael Jones.¹ He appears in Transcriptions of A Mohel's Register (from 1794 to 1815) by Jacob Leveen, in the University of Southampton Library, as follows:

     'Ref Moh 055. Event Circ. Date 1803 [10 Dec]. Hebrew Date 5564 [1st day Hannucah]. Hebrew Name Isaiah. Father Hebrew Selig HaKohen Alex.^3,4'

Isaiah Alex married Pamela Isaacs on 23 July 1823 at Great Synagogue, Dukes Place, City of London, London, England.⁵ Isaiah Alex is mentioned in The Hebrew Community of Cheltenham where Torode says:

'Another member of the family and a Founder Member of the local congregation was Isaiah Alex who had set himself up in the town as a Surgeon Dentist - in 1827 practising from 414 High Street. In 1830 he was advertising in the Cheltenham Journal, his newly invented "anodyne metallic cement". The Cheltenham Free Press of 1835 bears witness to Isaiah's popularity and philanthropy:

     'Advice and Attendance to the Poor, Gratis

     'Mr I Alex, Surgeon Dentist to His late Royal Highness, Duke of Gloucester, from the many applications he has had for advice and attendance, during professional hours, now informs these persons that they can only receive the same, gratis, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from eight to ten o'clock.

'When or why Isaiah left Cheltenham is not clear but, in July 1834, he took out an Insurance with Sun Assurance. He is therein described as a dentist of 90 High Street, Cheltenham, and he insured his personal property for £750. In addition he insured 12 Gloucester Place, occupied by Richard Hogue, painter, for £400. By 1843, Isaiah was sending donations to Cheltenham from Brussels, a practice which continued well into the 1850s.^6,7,8'

He lived on 7 October 1827 at 414 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.⁹ He was according to Torode, 'originally one of the signatories for the deed of purchase of the site for Cheltenham Synagogue on 20th September 1839 when he was given as:

     'Isaiah Alex, late of Cheltenham, Surgeon Dentist.¹⁰' '

He and Pamela Isaacs were divorced on 6 November 1848; 'by the Chief Rabbi.¹¹' Isaiah Alex lived on 23 June 1849 at Brussels, Brabant, Belgium; where the death of his Mother occurred in her 76th year.¹² He lived on 3 December 1870 at Boulevard de Regent, Brussels, Brabant, Belgium.¹³ He died on 13 May 1873 at Boulevard de Regent, Brussels, Brabant, Belgium; at his residence.^14,15,16

     Hannah Alex was born in 1815 at Southampton, Hampshire, England.^3,4,5,6,7 She was the daughter of Solomon Alex and Rachael Jones.^1,2 Hannah Alex appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at 11 Finsbury Place, Finsbury, London, England, as age 25, birthplace not in Middlesex.⁴ She died on 15 August 1894 at Seine, Paris, Île-de-France, France.⁸

      Lydia Alex was also known as Lydia (Leah) Alex.² Her married name was Mosely.³ She was born circa 1805 at St Catherines, London, England.^4,3 She was the daughter of Solomon Alex and Rachael Jones.¹ Lydia Alex married Lewin Mosely, son of Benjamin Issachar (Moses) Mosely and Rose (Raze) Levy, on 25 December 1832 at Great Synagogue, Dukes Place, City of London, London, England; and their entry in the Great Synagogue Marriage Register is as follows:

'Groom's Surname: Mosely
Forename: Lewin
Hebrew Transliteration: Desc. from a Privd. Member: Yehuda s. of Benjamin Issachar*

Bride's Surname: Alex
Forename: Lydia
Hebrew Transliteration: Leah d. of Pinchas Zelig HaCohen†.^5,2,1'

Lydia Alex appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Berners Street, Marylebone, London, England, as age 30 and she was born in the county. Other family members were Amelia, Rachel, Simeon and Frederic.⁶ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 30 Berners Street, Marylebone, London, England, as Wife, age 44, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁷ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 30 Berners Street, Marylebone, London, England, as Wife, age 55, birthplace Middlesex.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 30 Berners Street, Marylebone, London, England, as Wife, age 65, birthplace St Catherine's, Middlesex.⁴ She died on 29 October 1876 at 30 Berners Street, Oxford Street, Westminster, London, England; and her death was registered in the December quarter 1876 at Kensington Registration district.

The following announcement was published:

     'Lydia Mosely
     Death 31.8.1879 at her residence 30 Berners Street, Oxford Street, widow of the late Lewin Mosely, in the 71st year of her age.^9,10'

Her estate was probated on 16 February 1877; and the National Probate Calendar for 1877 contains the following entry:

'The Will of Lydia Mosely late of 30 Berners-street Oxford-street in the County of Middlesex Widow...proved at the Principal Registry by Amelia Elizabeth Mosely of 30 Berner'street Spinster the Daughter the sole Executrix.¹¹'

     Catherine Smith was christened on 8 July 1849 at West Molesey, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Caroline Smith.

     William Smith was christened on 18 March 1792 at East Molesey, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Richard Smith and Elizabeth Pryor.² William Smith married Jamima (?) circa 1822.¹

      Her married name was Smith.¹ Jamima (?) was born circa 1800.¹ She married William Smith, son of Richard Smith and Elizabeth Pryor, circa 1822.¹

     Jane Smith was born on 3 June 1825 at Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Smith and Jamima (?).¹ Jane Smith was christened on 26 June 1825 at Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.¹

     John Smith was born on 14 April 1823 at Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Smith and Jamima (?).¹ John Smith was christened on 18 May 1823 at Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England.¹

     Richard Smith was born circa 1765.¹ He married Elizabeth Pryor on 10 October 1790 at Esher, Surrey, England.²

      Her married name was Smith.¹ Elizabeth Pryor was born circa 1765.¹ She married Richard Smith on 10 October 1790 at Esher, Surrey, England.²

     James Smith was born on 5 November 1790 at East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Richard Smith and Elizabeth Pryor.¹ James Smith was christened on 9 November 1790 at East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     George Smith was born on 22 June 1797 at East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Richard Smith and Elizabeth Pryor.¹ George Smith was christened on 23 July 1797 at East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

      Her married name was Silverstone.² Harriet Alex was born circa 1813 at London, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Solomon Alex and Rachael Jones.¹ Harriet Alex married Simeon Cohn Silverstone on 29 August 1849 at 21 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Cheltenham Registration district in the September quarter 1849.^4,1,5

Harriet Alex appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 6 Bridge Street, St Peter and St Paul, Bath, Somerset, England, as Wife, age 35, birthplace Blackfriars, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Gloucester Place South, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Wife, age 58, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁷ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 37 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Visitor of Bernard J Rubinstein and family, married, age 76, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁸ She died on 3 July 1894 at 79 Shirland Road, London, England; and her death was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the September quarter 1894.^9,10 She was the subject of an obituary announcement in The Jewish Chronicle which said she was in her eighty-second year on 6 July 1894.^11,12 Her estate was probated on 20 July 1894; 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.¹⁰'

      Simeon Cohn Silverstone was also known as Simeon John Silvestone.³ Simeon Cohn Silverstone was also known as Simeon Cohen Silverstone.^4,5 He was born circa 1811; in or 'from Prussia.^6,7,2' He appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Sutton Benger, Wiltshire, England, as 'Simion Silverstone', born 1807-1811, age 30, birthplace 'Foreign.⁸' He married Harriet Alex, daughter of Solomon Alex and Rachael Jones, on 29 August 1849 at 21 Rodney Terrace, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Cheltenham Registration district in the September quarter 1849.^3,9,5

Simeon Cohn Silverstone appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 6 Bridge Street, St Peter and St Paul, Bath, Somerset, England, as Head, married, age 39, birthplace 'Houndsditch, Middlesex', and he was a Jeweller and Shopkeeper. His wife, son, a visitor and a servant completed the household.¹⁰ He was listed in the Directory of Bath, 1852 as: 'Silverstone Simeon C, fancy repository, 6 Argyle Street' in 1852.¹¹ He was listed in Bath in the Post Office Directory of Gloucestershire, Bath & Bristol, 1856 as: '6 Argyle Street, Bath Silverstone Simeon Cohn, toy & fancy warehouse' in 1856.^12,13 He was referred in an article in The Bath Magazine, titled The Ghost Signs of Bath, where 'Historian Kirsten Elliott delves into the evolution of advertising and invites us to read the historic writing on the walls of Bath.

'...Ghost signs don’t just appear on walls – they can also be seen on chimney stacks and bressumers. Many appear above shops, like that on McColls’ shop in [Number 6] Argyle Street, where the words Nuremburg House can be seen, as well as some other, fainter letters.

'Around 1858 and 1864 this building was known as the German House, the brainchild of Simeon C Silverstone, who was of Prussian origin. Everything German was fashionable at the time, largely thanks to Prince Albert, who died in 1861. Silverstone capitalised on this by offering a range of goods imported from Germany. The craze only lasted a few years, and on 27 February 1866, Silverstone’s household furniture and remaining stock in trade was sold at auction. But why, when Silverstone always described his business as the German House, does the sign say Nuremburg House? We do not know...'.^14,15,16

He was naturalized on 13 August 1858; and The National Archives contain the following item: 'Naturalisation Papers: Silverstone, Simeon Cohn, from Prussia. Certificate 2704 issued 13 August 1858.²' He was listed in Post Office Bath Directory, 1864-65 as: 'Silverstone Simeon C, fancy repository, 6 Argyle street' between 1864 and 1865.¹⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Gloucester Place South, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Head, married, age 60, birthplace Prussia, British Subject, and he was a Retired Fancy Dealer. He was living with his wife Harriet.¹⁸ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 37 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Simeon C Silverstone, Visitor of Bernard J Rubinstein and family, married, age 79, birthplace Germany, and he was a Retired Shop Keeper. His wife Harriet was also a Visitor.¹⁹ He was executor for his wife and the 1894 National Probate Calendar 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 20 July 1894.⁴ He died on 10 March 1897 at London, England; and his death was recorded as Simeon Silverstone' at Greenwich Registration district in the June quarter 1897.^20,21 His estate was probated on 3 December 1897; and the 1897 National Probate Calendar records Simeon Cohen Silverstone was of Breslau Germany '[now Wroclaw, Poland]' and 'Administration (with Will) (Limited)' was granted at London 'to Walter Tyers gentleman the attorney of Adolph Lõwisohn.^20,22'

     Lewis Cohn Silverstone was born on 1 December 1850 at St Peter and St Paul, Bath, Somerset, England; and his birth was recorded and indexed as 'Lewis Cohne Silverstone' at Bath Registration district in the December quarter 1850.^1,3,2 He was the son of Simeon Cohn Silverstone and Harriet Alex.¹ Lewis Cohn Silverstone appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 6 Bridge Street, St Peter and St Paul, Bath, Somerset, England, as 'Lewis Silverstone', Son, age 4 months, birthplace St Peter and St Paul, Bath, Somerset.³ He died on 23 January 1855 at Somerset, England, at age 4; and his death was recorded as 'Lewis Cohen Silverstone' at Bath Registration district in the March quarter 1855.^4,2 He was buried at Jewish Burial Ground, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, England; and the headstone for 'Lewis Cohn Silverstone' has 'a rounded top' and is 'weathered.²'

     Ann Gray was born circa 1856 at Fulham, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Gray and Pauline Sleet.¹ Ann Gray appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Fulham, Middlesex.¹

     Frances Ruth Bonner was born in 1864 at Guildford, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford registration office in the September quarter 1864.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Bonner and Henrietta Pullen.¹ Frances Ruth Bonner appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Send, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 15, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.¹

      Her married name was Humphrey.² Annie Marie Jelley was born in 1865 at Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford registration office in the September quarter 1865.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Jelley and Elizabeth Pullen.¹ Annie Marie Jelley appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Stoke Next Guildford, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Isleworth, Middlesex, England, as Servant, age 26, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁴ She married William James Humphrey in 1898; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1898.² Annie Marie Jelley appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Stoke Within, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 32, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 13 Park Road, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, as wife, age 42, birthplace Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶

     John Mepham was born on 2 December 1833.² He was the son of Thomas Mepham and Ann (?).² John Mepham was christened on 5 January 1834 at Chertsey, Surrey, England.^1,3 He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as age 17, birthplace Chersey, Surrey.⁴ He married Mary Ann Smithers on 23 March 1861 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ John Mepham appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Clear Mount, Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 59, Birthplace Chertsey, Surrey and he was an 'Ag Lab.³'

     Alice Collyer was born on 26 January 1908 at Chobham, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alice Collyer.¹ Alice Collyer was baptized on 19 April 1908 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Rose Tree Cottage, Burrow Hill, Chobham, Surrey, England, as granddaughter, age 2, birthplace Chobham, Surrey, England.²

     Thomas Cox was born circa 1858 at Kensington, London, England.² He married Sarah Tunnell, daughter of George Tunnell and Emily Shirley, on 14 November 1875 at St Clement, Notting Hill, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kensington record office in the December quarter 1875.^1,3 Thomas Cox appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as head, married, age 23, birthplace Kensington, London.² He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Head, married, age 35, birthplace Kensington.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as head, age 43, married, birthplace Holloway, London, England.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Evesham Street, Notting Hill, London, England, as head, age 54, married, birthplace London, United Kingdom.⁶

      Her married name was Wales.¹ Harriet Louisa Hughes was born on 18 January 1900; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1900.² She was the daughter of William Charles Hughes and Rosina Crane.¹ Harriet Louisa Hughes appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 1, birthplace Windlesham, Surrey, England.³ She married Percy Charles George Wales on 26 December 1927 at St John, Reigate, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Reigate record office in the DEcember quarter 1927.^1,4 Harriet Louisa Hughes died on 13 November 1974 at age 74; and her death was recorded at Surrey S E record office in the December quarter 1974.^5,1

     George Roake was born circa 1804.¹ He married Kitty Collyer on 15 December 1835 at Horsell, Surrey, England.^1,2 George Roake appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, age 35, birthplace Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Egham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 47, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁴

     Dr Arthur Solomon Morley F.R.C.S. was born on 18 May 1877 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the June quarter 1877.^5,6,7,8,9 He was the son of Alexander Mosely MRCS and Leah Keyser.² Dr Arthur Solomon Morley F.R.C.S. appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex.⁵ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar.¹⁰ He was Registered at 'E[dinburgh]' according to The Medical Register on 9 August 1899.¹¹ He was listed as M.D. in Kelly's Directory in 1902 at South Western Fever Hospital, Landor Road, Stockwell, London, England.¹² He lived in 1903 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Hyde Park, London, England; where he is recorded in The Medical Register.¹³ He was listed as Surgeon between 1905 and 1911 at 29 Gower Street, London, England.^14,15 He married Phoebe Harris on 4 December 1906 at West London Synagogue, 34 Upper Berkeley Street, Edgware Road, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1906 at Marylebone Registration district. Pheobe was a 26 year old Spinster of 50 Norfolk Square, Paddington, and Arthur Solomon Morley was a 29 year old Bachelor, Surgeon and Phyisician of 29 Gower Street, St Giles. Their witnesses were Philip Magnus and Alex Morley.^1,16,17

Dr Arthur Solomon Morley F.R.C.S. appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 52 Gordon Square, St Pancras, London, England, as Head, age 33, married, birthplace Paddington, London, England, and he working on his own account as a 'Surgeon, Physician etc. (F.R.C.S. Eng. L.R.C.P. Lond)'. His wife, son, daughter a nurse, parlourmaid, cook and housemaid completed the household.⁸ He lived between 1915 and 1923 at 52 Gordon Square, London, England; where he appeared on The Medical Register.¹⁸ He was executor and the 1925 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Harris the reverend Isidore of 11 Westbourne-terrace-road Bayswater Middlesex died 15 July 1925 Probate London 4 September to Archibald Isidore Harris merchant and Arthur Solomon Morley surgeon.¹⁹' He was executor to his mother and the 1926 National Probate Calendar records:

'Morley Leah of 25 Craven Hill-gardens Hyde Park Middlesex widow died 18 January 1926 Probate London 26 February 1926 to Ernest Morley esquire Frank Morley dentist Arthur Solomon Morley physician and John Alfred Morley solicitor' on 26 February 1926.¹⁹ He was executor to his brother and the 1928 National Probate Calendar records:

'Morley Ernest of 42 Cleveland-square Bayswater Middlesex died 1 December 1927 Probate London 19 January 1928 to Frank Morley dentist Arthur Solomon Morley physician and John Alfred Morley solicitor' on 19 January 1928.¹⁹ He and Phoebe Harris lived between 1930 and 1938 at 13 Upper Wimpole Street, London, England; and they appeared on the London Electoral Register with their two children.²⁰ Dr Arthur Solomon Morley F.R.C.S. and Phoebe Harris lived on 29 September 1939 at 13 Upper Wimpole Street, St Marylebone, London, England; were on the 1939 Register, when he was a Surgeon (FRCS).⁹ Dr Arthur Solomon Morley F.R.C.S. lived between 1955 and 1959 at 2 Devonshire Place, London, England; where he appeared on The Medical Register.²¹ He died on 7 February 1962 at The Priory, Roehampton, London, England, at age 84; and his death was recorded at Wandsworth Registration district in the March quarter 1962.^22,19 He was the subject of an obituary death notice in The Times '...after a long illness' on 8 February 1962.²³ He was cremated in a 'private ceremony.²³' His estate was probated on 17 April 1962; and he was described as of Harley House, Marylebone, London, N.W., when details of his estate were published in The Times. The 1962 National Probate Calendar records Probate was granted at London on 6 April to 'Phoebe Morley widow and Robert Nunes Carvalho solicitor.^24,19'

     Ernest Mosely was born in 1865 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the September quarter 1865.^2,3,4 He was the son of Alexander Mosely MRCS and Leah Keyser.¹ On 21 January 1870 his name was legally changed to Ernest Morley.⁵ Ernest Mosely appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Albermarle Street, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 5, birthplace London, Middlesex, and he was a Scholar.^6,7 He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and he was a Scholar.⁸ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Son, single, age 25, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was employed as a 'Banker's Clerk.⁹' He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Son, age 35, single, born Paddington, London, and he was a 'Banker's Clerk.¹⁰' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Greenford Place, Greenford Green, South Harrow, Middlesex, England, as Visitor, age 45, birthplace Paddington, London, and his occupation worked as a Foreign Banker. Amongst several other people in the household was his brother Frank.¹¹ He was From 1912-1927 an Ernest Morley is recorded as Honorary Secretary of the Jewish Board of Guardians.¹² He was executor to Malvina M Mosely and the National Probate Calendar for 1926 reads:

'Mosely Malvina Marianne of 94 Campden Hill-road Kensington Middlesex widow died on 20 August 1925 at The Grand Hotel Astoria Lion D'Or Heyst-sur-Mer Belgium Probate London 3 November to Martin Ephraim Mosely and Ernest Morley gentlemen' in 1926.¹³ He was executor to his mother and the 1926 National Probate Calendar records:

'Morley Leah of 25 Craven Hill-gardens Hyde Park Middlesex widow died 18 January 1926 Probate London 26 February 1926 to Ernest Morley esquire Frank Morley dentist Arthur Solomon Morley physician and John Alfred Morley solicitor' on 26 February 1926.¹³ He died on 1 December 1927 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the December quarter 1927.^14,15 His estate was probated; and the 1928 National Probate Calendar records: 'Morley Ernest of 42 Cleveland-square Bayswater Middlesex...Probate London 19 January 1928 to Frank Morley dentist Arthur Solomon Morley physician and John Alfred Morley solicitor.¹³'

     Thomas Mepham was born on 13 October 1793 at Chertsey, Surrey, England.¹ He married Ann (?) circa 1825.¹ Thomas Mepham appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as age 58, birthplace Chertsey, Surrey.²

      Her married name was Mepham.¹ Ann (?) was born circa 1805.¹ She married Thomas Mepham circa 1825.¹

     Albert Evelyn Mann was born in 1923 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Eastern Sub-district, West Derby Registration district in the December quarter 1923.^1,3 He was the son of John Louis Mann and Ada May Maurice.¹ Albert Evelyn Mann died in 1926 at Lancashire, England; and his death at age 2 was recorded at West Derby Registration district in the June quarter 1926.²

     Richard Hammerton was born on 27 July 1845 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the September quarter 1845.^1,2,3 He was baptized on 17 August 1845 at All Saints, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.³ He married Elizabeth Turner, daughter of William Turner and Rose Bailey, on 25 December 1867 at St John's, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1867.^4,5 Richard Hammerton appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 24, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 35, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁶ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston, Surrey, England, as head, age 45, married, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 5 Water Lane, Kingston On Thames, Surrey, England, as head, age 65, married, birthplace Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁸ He died before 9 November 1916 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Kingston registration office in the December quarter 1916.⁹ He was buried on 9 November 1916 at All Saints, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹⁰

      Her married name was Turner.² Sarah Bird was christened on 13 April 1834 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Servant age 17, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ She married James Turner, son of William Turner and Rose Bailey, in 1867; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1867.² Sarah Bird appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 32, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 45, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey, England, as wife, age 55, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey, England, as wife, age 64, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kingfield, Woking, Surrey, England, as wife, age 76, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.⁶ She died in 1913 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Guildford registration office in the December quarter 1913.⁷

     Richard William Hammerton was born on 1 January 1871 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1871.^1,2,3 He was the son of Richard Hammerton and Elizabeth Turner.¹ Richard William Hammerton was baptized on 23 July 1871 at All Saints, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ He married Winifred Pearman in 1899; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the JUne quarter 1899.⁴ Richard William Hammerton appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 1 Beresford Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as head, age 40, married, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.⁶ He married Harriett Gertrude Millis on 23 January 1921 at St Luke, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁷ Richard William Hammerton died in 1939 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Eastern Registration office in the March quarter 1939.⁸

      Her married name was Lynn.³ Ethel Elizabeth May Hammerton was born on 1 December 1875 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the March quarter 1876.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of Richard Hammerton and Elizabeth Turner.¹ Ethel Elizabeth May Hammerton was baptized on 13 February 1876 at All Saints, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁵ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Servant, age 15, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁶ She married Henry George Charles Lynn on 30 January 1904 at All Saints, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the March quarter 1904.^3,2 Ethel Elizabeth May Hammerton appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 8 Wyndham Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as wife, age 34, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁷ She died in 1962 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey Northern Registration district in the June quarter 1962.⁸

     Winifred Dorothy Rosannah Hammerton was born on 23 May 1900 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the June quarter 1900.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Richard William Hammerton and Winifred Pearman.¹ Winifred Dorothy Rosannah Hammerton was baptized on 24 June 1900 at All Saints, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England.³ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 10 months, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 1 Beresford Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 10, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.⁴

     Winifred Pearman was born in 1874 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the December quarter 1874.^1,2 She married Richard William Hammerton, son of Richard Hammerton and Elizabeth Turner, in 1899; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the JUne quarter 1899.³ Winifred Pearman appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 28, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 1 Beresford Road, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as wife, age 39, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.⁴ She died in 1912 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1912.⁵

      Her married name was Mose.² Harriet Jenner was born circa 1808 at Horsham, Sussex, England.² She married James Mose, son of John Mose and Mercy Hall, on 11 July 1865 at St Peter, Norbiton, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1865.² Harriet Jenner died on 6 January 1892 at Chobham, Surrey, England.³ She was buried on 11 January 1892 at Holy Trinity, West End, Chobham, Surrey, England.⁴