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Charles Humphrey (Charley) CHERRY was born on 21 Aug 1864 in Lilley, Hertfordshire.¹⁶¹ He was christened on 26 Feb 1871 in Lilley, Hertfordshire. He appeared in the census in 1881 in Lilley, Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.¹⁶² He appeared in the census in 1891 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.¹⁶³ Charles is listed here as a boarder in the1881 Offley, Herts census.

Found possible spouse:
Marriages Sep 1884
Cherry, Charles Barnet 3a 292
Reed, Emma Barnet 3a 292
TODD, Sarah Barnet 3a 292
Parents: William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS. Parents: Charles (Charley) BROWN and Fanny CHERRY.

Christopher Jabez CHERRY was born on 7 Dec 1882 in Dane End, Little Mundon, Hertfordshire.¹⁶⁴ He appeared in the census in 1891 in Mundon, Herts, England.¹⁶⁵ He appeared in the census in 1901 in Plait Laborer, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.¹³⁷ In 1906 he was a Coachman in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He lived in Stopsley in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England in 1906. He died after 1960. In 1932 Madge was 26 or 28 years old, according to a letter written to
Velma Cherry from Velma's sister in-law, Elizabeth Cherry nee Claydon, from New Zealand in which she mentions Liz. This fact has been born out and Liz's maiden name is Hawkins.

Birth registered, 16 January, 1883.

In 1932 Madge was 26 or 28 years old, according to a letter written to
Velma Cherry from Velma's sister in-law, Elizabeth Cherry nee Claydon,
from New Zealand in which she mentions Liz. This fact has been born
out and Liz's maiden name is Hawkins.

Birth registered, 16 January, 1883.

This brother and does not seem to be very well liked. Not too much was said about him in the letters, therefore, there isn't much to find. I suspect that he had at least two daughters. Madge, the oldest and Lena? or Lina?. In 1932 Madge was 26 or 28 years old, according to a letter written to Velma Cherry from Velma's sister in-law, Elizabeth Cherry (Claydon) from New Zealand in which she mentions Liz. This fact would imply that Liz is Jabez's wife which I am going to use here.

Laurel Cottages, Stopsley, Luton Division of Beds, Ecclesiastical Parish: St. Thomas, Stopsley Parents: Alfred CHERRY SR and Sarah Ann COOK.

Spouse: Lizzie HAWKINS. Christopher Jabez CHERRY and Lizzie HAWKINS were married on 31 Oct 1906 in Ceylon Baptist Church, Luton, Beds, England.^166,167 Witnessed by Alfred Cherry and Annie Hawkins.
Alfred is Jabez's father but not certain who Annie Hawkins is.
Probably her sister. Children were: Madge CHERRY, Vera Lena CHERRY.

Clara Ann CHERRY¹⁶⁸ was born on 17 May 1881 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁶⁹ She was christened on 31 Jul 1881 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She appeared in the census in 1891 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.¹⁵⁶ She was living in 1910 in 21 St. Pauls Rd., Luton, Beds, England. She died on 13 Jan 1966 in Luton, Bedfordshire. Parents: James CHERRY and Elizabeth DAY.

Spouse: George Samuel (Sam) HYMUS. George Samuel (Sam) HYMUS and Clara Ann CHERRY were married on 16 May 1910 in St. Pauls Church, Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.¹⁷⁰ They Moved in 1913 to Great Yarmouth. They moved from Luton to Great Yarmouth, Norfolk around 1913 and ran a guest house (B&B) then moved back to Luton some time in the late1930s.to 82 Chester Avenue. For much of their later years they lived at Compton View, Chaul End Road, Caddington and are both buried in Caddington churchyard.

Witnesses:
James Hymus
Lily Eliza Cherry Children were: Reginald Samuel James HYMUS, Lily C HYMUS, William Henry HYMUS, Daisy Queenie Alexandra HYMUS, Ronald George HYMUS.

Cushi CHERRY died about 1875 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.¹⁷¹

Cushi CHERRY was born about 1863 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He was christened on 19 Jul 1863 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He died Hydrocephalus (certified) on 3 Mar 1865 in Lilley, Hertfordshire.¹⁷² Cherry, Cushi
Record Type: Deaths
Age at death: 4
Quarter: June
Year: 1879
District: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 237

Parents: William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS.

Daisy Charlotte CHERRY was born in 1880 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England. She appeared in the census in 1881 in Walsworth, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁷³

Page: 1130 Parents: James CHERRY and Elizabeth DAY.

Spouse: William DRAPER. William DRAPER and Daisy Charlotte CHERRY were married in 1899 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.¹⁷⁴

Diane Marie CHERRY. Parents: Rodney Alfred CHERRY and Cleo Clistia PETTRY.

Spouse: William Leslie CLINE.

Spouse: Trad Martin HIPPAUF. Children were: Chandler Martin HIPPAUF.

Donald Sidney CHERRY. Parents: Alfred CHERRY and Velma Marie CLAYTON.

Spouse: Linda SECHRIST. Children were: Gregory CHERRY, Elizabeth Mae CHERRY.

Duane Rodney CHERRY. Parents: Rodney Alfred CHERRY and Cleo Clistia PETTRY.

Spouse: Linda MCCORD. Children were: Saranae MCCORD.

Eliz CHERRY.

Spouse: George GUDGEON.

Elizabeth Mae CHERRY. Parents: Donald Sidney CHERRY and Linda SECHRIST.

Spouse: Scott EVERETT. Children were: Andew Christian EVERETT.

Emma MacKenzie CHERRY. Parents: Gregory CHERRY and Angie [?].

Fanny CHERRY was born on 6 Sep 1843 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.^175,176 She was baptized on 22 Oct 1843 in Lilley, Hertford, England. She was christened on 22 Oct 1843 in Lilley, Hertfordshire. She appeared in the census in 1851 in Lilley, Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.¹⁷⁷ She appeared in the census in 1861 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.¹⁷⁸ In 1861 she was a Plait Washer in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She was living in 1868 in Mangrove, Offley, Hertfordshire, England. She appeared in the census in 1871 in Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁷⁹ In 1871 she was a Straw Plaiter in Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She appeared in the census in 1881 in Mixes Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.¹⁸⁰ She appeared in the census in 1891 in Mixes Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.¹⁸¹ She appeared in the census in 1901 in Mixes Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.¹⁸² In 1901 she was a Straw Plaiter in Mixes Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. The father is entered as James Cherry - this is probably Fanny's grandfather (William's father)

Possible second marriage:
Marriages Jun 1879
CHERRY Fanny Hitchin 3a 441
Goodge Thomas Hitchin 3a 441

Possible death: Brown, Fanny 89 Bedford 3b 191

Parents: William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS.

Spouse: Charles (Charley) BROWN. Charles (Charley) BROWN and Fanny CHERRY were married on 17 Oct 1843 in Lilley, Hertford, England. They were married on 17 Oct 1868 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.⁴⁴ Witness' were William Cherry and Eliza Chalkley. Children were: Alice CHERRY, Charles Humphrey (Charley) CHERRY, Dorathya BROWN, Harry BROWN, Clara BROWN, Mary Ann BROWN, Fanny BROWN, George BROWN.

Fanny CHERRY was born about 1857 in Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁸³ Poss Births:
Cherry, Fanny
Record Type: Births
Quarter: June
Year: 1857
District: Berkhamsted
County: Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 309
Source Information:
FreeBMD. England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983

Fanny Cherry
Year of Registration: 1857
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
District: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 235 She died on 8 Jun 1932 in Lilley, Hertford, England. Cherry, Fanny
Record Type: Births
Quarter: June
Year: 1857
District: Berkhamsted
County: Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 309

Source Information:
FreeBMD. England and Wales, Civil Registration Index: 1837-1983 Parents: James (Jim) CHERRY and Ann Elizabeth SMITH.

Spouse: Thomas GOODGE. Thomas GOODGE and Fanny CHERRY were married on 15 May 1879 in Parish Church, Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.^184,185 Witness to wedding were Mary Ann Cherry and Jim Cherry. CHERRY, Fanny
Record Type: Marriages
Quarter: June
Year: 1879
District: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 441 Children were: Annie GOODGE, Mary Ann GOODGE, Fannie GOODGE, Lavinia GOODGE, Ethel GOODGE, Rose GOODGE, Charles William (Charlie) GOODGE, Bertha GOODGE.

George CHERRY was born on 21 May 1848 in Mangrove, Lilley, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁸⁶ He was christened on 8 Oct 1848 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He died of debility, not certified, on 27 Dec 1849 in Mangrove, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁸⁷ Parents: William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS.

George Thomas CHERRY was born in 1884 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.¹⁸⁸ He appeared in the census in 1891 in Luton, Bedfordshire.¹⁸⁹

Possible birth:

England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index: 1837-1983 England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index: 1837-1983
Name: George Thomas Cherry
Year of Registration: 1883
Quarter of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec
District: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 444 Parents: William CHERRY JR and Eliza CHALKLEY.

Gregory CHERRY. Parents: Donald Sidney CHERRY and Linda SECHRIST.

Spouse: Angie [?]. Children were: Alexandra Rachelle CHERRY, Hannah Annemarie CHERRY, Emma MacKenzie CHERRY.

Hannah Annemarie CHERRY. Parents: Gregory CHERRY and Angie [?].

Henry CHERRY was christened on 7 Nov 1858 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He died Measles. Pneumonia. (certified) on 24 Mar 1860 in Mangrove, Lilley, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁹⁰ Henry is not listed in the 1861 census, so it is assumed he died
previously.

Parents: William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS.

Hilda Maude CHERRY was born on 20 Dec 1904 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.^1,191 In 1924 she was a Domestic in Christchurch, New Zealand. She was living in 1973 in Christchurch, New Zealand. She died Micardial infarction and Alzhiemers dementia on 6 Nov 1993 in Summerfield House, Barrington St., Spreydon, Christchurch, NZ.¹⁹² She was buried on 9 Nov 1993 in Cremated at Harewood Crematorium and ashes buried in same grave as her husband Jack at Barr Hill, Mi. Hilda is mentioned in a letter dated 10/29/33 and that she was "expecting a baby which would make three children". The baby being Lorraine Velma Cherry, born between 1933-35.

Nothing is known about Hilda except for one little mention in a letter dated 10/29/33 and that she was expecting a baby which would make three children.

Age listed on Sidney's death certificate as 68.

BIRTH: Hilda is mentioned in a letter dated 10/29/33 and that she was "expecting a baby which would make three children". The baby being Lorraine Velma Cherry, born between 1933-35. Parents: Sydney\Sidney CHERRY and Elizabeth (Lizzie) CLAYDON.

Spouse: William James John (Jack) THOMPSON. William James John (Jack) THOMPSON and Hilda Maude CHERRY were married on 1 Jun 1924 in St. Savior's Anglican Church, Sydenham, Christchurch, NZ.¹⁹³ Witnesses: W. Humphreys, 60 Cashel St., Carpenter and A. Thompson,
Good St., Rangiora.
Marriage performed at the St. Saviour's Curch, Sydenham. Children were: Betty THOMPSON, Una Edith THOMPSON, Lorraine Velma THOMPSON.

Jacqueline Dorene CHERRY. Parents: Wesley Lloyd CHERRY and Crystil Bernice PETTRY.

Spouse: Eric RILEY.

Spouse: Michael TASKEY.

James CHERRY⁶ was born about 1770. Possible Death:
England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983 England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983
Name: James Cherry
Year of Registration: 1838
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
DISTRICT: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire
Volume: 6
Page: 337
or:
Name: James Cherry
Year of Registration: 1841
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
DISTRICT: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire
Volume: 6
Page: 393

Possible Death:
England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983 England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983
Name: James Cherry
Year of Registration: 1838
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
DISTRICT: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire
Volume: 6
Page: 337
or:
Name: James Cherry
Year of Registration: 1841
Quarter of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar
DISTRICT: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire
Volume: 6
Page: 393

Spouse: Mary GILES. James CHERRY and Mary GILES were married on 11 Feb 1786 in Codicote, Herts, England. Children were: Mary CHERRY, James CHERRY, Sarah CHERRY.

James CHERRY. Parents: James CHERRY and Mary GILES.

Spouse: Lydia BURGHES. James CHERRY and Lydia BURGHES were married on 14 Oct 1820 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²¹ Children were: William CHERRY, John CHERRY, James (Jim) CHERRY.

James CHERRY¹⁹⁴ was born on 25 Oct 1849 in Mangrove, Lilley, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁹⁵ He was christened on 17 Feb 1850 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.¹⁹⁶ He appeared in the census in 1851 in Lilley, Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.¹⁹⁷ He appeared in the census in 1861 in Lilley, Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.¹⁹⁸ He Witness for William Cherry and Eliza Chalkley Wedding on 30 Jan 1869 in The Parish Church of Luton, Bedfordshire, England. In 1871 he was a Farm Laborer in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1871 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.¹⁹⁹ He appeared in the census in 1881 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁰⁰ In 1881 he was an Agricultural Laborer in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. In 1883 he was a Brewery Drayman in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1891 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²⁰¹ In 1891 he was a Brewery Drayman in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He was living in 1891 in Pondwicts Rd., Luton, Beds, England. He appeared in the census in 1901 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²⁰² In 1901 he was a Drayman in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. James and Elizabeth signed their marriage cert. with their marks.
William Cherry and Ann Cherry were witnesses.

Transcribed as Jams Cherry.

In the pesence of with Mary Ann Wingrave.

Parents: William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS.

Spouse: Elizabeth DAY. James CHERRY and Elizabeth DAY were married on 15 Jul 1871 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²⁰³ Witness to marriage:
William Cherry
Eliza Chalkey Children were: Rose Elizabeth CHERRY, Annie Beatrice CHERRY, Daisy Charlotte CHERRY, Clara Ann CHERRY, Lilley Eliza CHERRY.

James (Jim) CHERRY was born about 1833 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He was christened on 18 Sep 1833 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1841 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.²⁰⁴ He appeared in the census in 1851 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1861 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁰⁵ Ann Smith, mother in law, was present in household in 1861. He appeared in the census in 1871 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁰⁶ In 1881 he was a Coal Dealer in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁰⁷ He appeared in the census in 1891 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁰⁸ He appeared in the census in 1901 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁰⁹ He died ??? regurgitaiton and cerebral hemorrhage on 8 Dec 1902 in Lilley, Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.²¹⁰ Possible death for James:
Cherry, James
Record Type: Deaths
Age at death: 68
Quarter: September
Year: 1902
District: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 312
Above has been ordered: 08/01/06

England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1983 Record
Name: James Cherry
Birth Date: abt 1832
Year of Registration: 906
Quarter of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep
Age at death: 74
District: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 403 Parents: James CHERRY and Lydia BURGHES.

Spouse: Ann Elizabeth SMITH. James (Jim) CHERRY and Ann Elizabeth SMITH were married on 28 Apr 1856 in Parish Church, Offley, Hertfordshire, England.²¹¹ Children were: Fanny CHERRY, Mary Ann Phillis CHERRY.

John CHERRY was born about 1829 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He was christened on 22 Nov 1829 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He died on 26 Sep 1832.

Cherry, John
Record Type: Marriages
Quarter: December
Year: 1859
District: Hitchin
County: Bedfordshire Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 341 Parents: James CHERRY and Lydia BURGHES.

Lilley Eliza CHERRY²¹² was born on 18 May 1883 in Round Green, Luton, Beds, England.²¹³ She appeared in the census in 1891 in Luton, Bedfordshire.²¹⁴ She appeared in the census in 1901 in Luton, Bedfordshire.²¹⁵ She was buried in Highgate Cemetery, Chantry Road, Stockwell, London, England. Parents: James CHERRY and Elizabeth DAY.

Lydia (Gurfia) CHERRY was born on 8 Aug 1874 in Moss Lodge, Stretford, Lancaster, England.²¹⁶ Was entered as Gurfia on the 1891 census. Parents: William CHERRY JR and Eliza CHALKLEY.

Madge CHERRY. Parents: Christopher Jabez CHERRY and Lizzie HAWKINS.

Spouse: Philip DAY. Children were: Christopher DAY.

Mary CHERRY was born in 1792 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She was baptized on 30 Sep 1792. Parents: James CHERRY and Mary GILES.

Mary Ann Phillis CHERRY was born on 28 Oct 1860 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²¹⁷ She was christened on 20 Jan 1861 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She appeared in the census in 1861 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²¹⁸ She appeared in the census in 1871 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She Witness to Fanny Cherry and Thomas Goodge wedding on 15 May 1879 in Parish Church, Lilley, Hertfordshire, England.²¹⁹ CHERRY, Mary Ann
Record Type: Marriages
Quarter: December
Year: 1880
District: Berkhamsted
County: Buckinghamshire Hertfordshire
Volume: 3a
Page: 679

or

Cherry Mary Ann Luton 3b 549

Mary Ann P Cherry
Age: 5 Mo
Estimated birth year: abt 1860
Relation: Daughter
Gender: Female
Where born: Lilley, Hertfordshire, England

Civil parish: Lilley
County/Island: Hertfordshire
Country: England

Source information: RG9/821
Registration district: Hitchin
Sub-registration district: Hitchin
ED, institution, or vessel: 25
Folio: 7
Page: 8
Household schedule number: 36
GSU Number: 542706

Source Information:
Ancestry.com. 1861 England Census Parents: James (Jim) CHERRY and Ann Elizabeth SMITH.

Minnie CHERRY was born about 1881 in Ramridge End, Bedfordshire, England.²²⁰ Parents: William CHERRY JR and Eliza CHALKLEY.

Peyton Garrett CHERRY. Parents: Brian Wesley CHERRY and Regina Christina ABAN.

Rodney Alfred CHERRY. Parents: Alfred CHERRY and Velma Marie CLAYTON.

Spouse: Cleo Clistia PETTRY. Rodney Alfred CHERRY and Cleo Clistia PETTRY were married on 23 Mar 1962 in Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho. Children were: Duane Rodney CHERRY, Diane Marie CHERRY.

Rose Elizabeth CHERRY was born on 23 Jan 1877 in Lilley, Hertfordshire, England.²²¹ She was christened on 27 May 1877 in Lilley, Hertfordshire. She was born in 1877 in Lilley, Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.²²² She died Tuberculosis (certified) on 5 Jun 1879 in Lilley, Hertfordshire, England.^223,224 Parents: James CHERRY and Elizabeth DAY.

Ruth CHERRY was christened on 28 Sep 1777 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Parents: Thomas CHERRY and Elizabeth [?].

Sarah CHERRY was christened on 26 Mar 1786 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She was born in 1786 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She appeared in the census in 1841 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²²⁵ Parents: James CHERRY and Mary GILES.

Spouse: William THOMPSON. William THOMPSON and Sarah CHERRY were married. Children were: William THOMPSON, Mary THOMPSON, James THOMPSON, George THOMPSON, Samuel THOMPSON.

Sarah Maud CHERRY appeared in the census in 1881 in Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. She was born on 30 Aug 1881 in Ickleford, Hertford, England.^226,227 She appeared in the census in 1891 in Mundon, Herts, England.²²⁸ She appeared in the census in 1901 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²²⁹ In 1901 she was a Straw Hat Finisher in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. In 1905 she was a Straw Worker in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. In 1906 she was a Hat Blocker in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. Parents: Alfred CHERRY SR and Sarah Ann COOK.

Spouse: George PLUMMER. George PLUMMER and Sarah Maud CHERRY were married on 24 Apr 1905 in The Parish Church of Stopsley, Bedford, England.^230,231 Marriage was probably in Luton.

Not confirmed. George was named in Alfred's letters.

Listed on certificate as parents: Alfred Plummer; Alfred Cherry Children were: Miriam Maud PLUMMER.

Sidney CHERRY was born on 24 Jul 1861 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.^232,233 He was christened on 14 Nov 1861 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1871 in Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²³⁴ He appeared in the census in 1881 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²³⁵ In 1881 he was a Groom (Stockman) in Offley, Hertfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1881 in Lilley, Hertford, England. In 1881 he was in Offley, Hertford, England; Occupation: Groom (Stockman). He appeared in the census in 1891 in St. Mathews, So. Beds, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²³⁶ He appeared in the census in 1901 in Lilley, Hertford, England.²³⁷ Sidney was born July 24 1861 in Lilley, Hertford, England.
Registration district of Hitchin.

Married Mary Barton May 22, 1886 in Luton Beds, England. Witnesses
were William Cherry and Eliza Cherry (her Mark).

He was listed as a Stockman on the 1881 census and was living at
Putteridge Park Offley, Hertford, England. On his marriage
certificate, Cowman.

Sidney is listed as being 19 in 1881, 30 in 1891 census. Wife's name in 1891 census is Mary. Parents: William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS.

Spouse: Mary BARTON. Sidney CHERRY and Mary BARTON were married on 22 May 1886 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.^9,10 Marriage performed May 22 1886 at the Parish Church in the Parish of
Luton, Bedford, England.

Sydney\Sidney CHERRY²³⁸ was born on 10 Jul 1879 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.^239,240 Birth cert has the spelling of his name as "Sydney" Cherry, but marriage and death certs have the spelling as "Sidney". His grand daughters Betty, Una and Lorraine remembered him having a second name beginning with A. The names "Adelphi, Adelphia and Adelphus" have all been mentioned in the past. There is one "official" record that specifies a middle of "Adolphus" - the death record of his daughter Hilda Maude Thompson. However it needs to be noted that this name would almost certainly have been supplied by one of his three granddaughters to the registering authorities.

He appeared in the census in 1881 in Ickleford, Hertford, England.²⁴¹ He appeared in the census in 1891 in Mundon, Herts, England.²⁴² He appeared in the census in 1901 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²⁴³ In 1901 he was a Hat Wharehouseman or Straw Clerk in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He was living in 1901 in Laurel Cottages, Stopsley, Luton, Beds at time of wedding.. He served in the military in 1917 in New Zealand.²⁴⁴ He died on 15 Feb 1973 in Wesley Lodge, Dublin St., Christchurch, New Zealand.²⁴⁵ He was buried in Feb 1973 in Sydenham Cemetery, Christchurch, New Zealand. Sidney left England and went to New Zealand sometime in 1909. Married
to Liz before 1904. A daughter named Hilda was born in 1904. Her uncle
Alfred, according to a letter from Liz to Velma Cherry, dated 2/7/33,
supposedly named her. From this letter it is assumed that Sidney and
Liz were married in England and then moved to New Zealand. The letter
goes on to say that "Alf came to Stopsley 29 years next December
ending and my daughter was born during the few days he spent there and
he gave her the name of Hilda which she detests as she often says.
'Whatever made my Uncle give me such a name'."

Hilda had two children, both girls, named Betty and Una?. Another one
on the way was born Larriane Velma ca 1935.

The following is from Ailsa Corlett, Member of AAGRA, APG & Associate
member of GRINZ, PO Box 7023, Redland Bay Qld. 4165, Australia.

Born approx. 1875/76 Bedfordshire, England. Son of Alfred Cherry and
Sarah Cherry, nee Cook. Fathers occupation Plact Dyer, (possibly a
Plaid Dyer). Married in Luton, Bedfordshire England to Elizabeth
Claydon, when aged 22 (1875) One living female child aged 68 at the
time of his death. Sidney Cherry does not appear on any NZ PO
Directories before 1909

Wises 1909 NZ PO Directory: Cherry, Sidney, settler, Mokai

Not on 1913 directory

NZEF WW1 1917 Reserve List: Cherris, Sidney, laborer, 14 Johnson St.,
Sydenham. (B) B= 1 dependant child

1971, Cherry, Betty Sarah Jane, born Christchurch, Dec Qtr, folio No
6625

Wises 1918 NZ PO Directory: Cherry, Sid, straw hat mkr, 14 Johnson St,
Sydenham, Christchurch

1919, Cherry, Betty Sarah Jane, died Christchurch, June Qtr, Folio No
1568.

1923 Wises NZPO Directory: Cherry, Syd, hat mfr, 43 Burham St,
Christchurch

1924 Cherry, Hilda Maude, married William James Thompson, Folio No
5068

1926 Betty Thompson was born, Rangiora, March Qtr, Folio No 1497

1927, Una Edith Thompson was born, Rangiora, June Qtr, Folio No 3233

1928 Wises NZ PO Directory: Cherry, Sid, Hat mfr, 336 Barbados St,
Christchurch

1934 Wises NZ PO Directory: Cherry, Syd, hat mfr, 14 Hastings Street,
Nelson

1947, Marriage of Betty Thompson, Folio No 15891, and marriage of Una
Edith Thompson, Folio No 2590

1959, Cherry, Elizabeth, died Christchurch, Folio No 241

1973, Cherry, Sidney, aged 97, died Christchurch, Folio No 1532

1988, Possible death of William James Thompson, Christchurch, Folio No
15050

Sydenham Cemetery, Christchurch: 332: Elizabeth wife of Sidney Cherry,
d 1march 1959, aged 85. Also her husband Sidney, d 15 Feb 1973 aged
76. Also infant dau, Betty Sarah Jane, d 21 June 1919 aged 1yr 9 mths.

On record, dept.. of Justice, New Zealand.

Cherry, Sidney, labourer, 14 Johnson St., Sydenham. (B) B=1 dependant
child

A reservist did not go to war, but had been conscripted and could have
been called upon if needed, most were not called upon. (Ailsa Corlett,
researcher for WLC, Aust.) WLC ============= The following is from a
person in NZ that volunteered her time to look for the grave sites:

Subject: Cherry Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 17:30:03 +1300 From:
[email protected] To: "Wesley L. Cherry" <[email protected]>

Hi Wesley!

Success! It being a rainy day I took up your request this afternoon
and spent my time at the library and found your uncle and aunt and
their daughter.

They are all buried together at Sydenham Cemetery in Somerfield (on
Simeon Street, if you have a map), Christchurch. So after my stint at
the library I went to find their plot but as yet no success (will keep
looking when I have the time - it is no more than 100m away from my
son's school so location-wise is very convenient for me).

I have a transcript for their headstone which I found at the library:

Sydenham Cemetery, plot 332:

Elizabeth, wife of Sidney CHERRY d. 1 Mar 1959 a. 85 Also her husband
Sidney d. 15 Feb 1973 a. 76 Also infant daughter, Betty Sarah Jane, d.
21 June 1919 a. 1 yr 9 months

I am pretty sure that Sidney's age of 76 is a transcription mistake,
more like 96, and when I find the headstone I will check that for you.

I also checked some electoral rolls:

1925 Christchurch - Sydenham District CHERRY Sydney, hat manufacturer,
rate payer, 43 Durham Street (same year supplementary; Central
District) CHERRY Sydney, hat manufacturer, rate payer, 336 Barbados
Street

1935 Christchurch CHERRY Sidney, hat manufacturer, rate payer, 336
Barbados Street CHERRY Elizabeth, housewife, rater payer, 336 Barbados
Street

I drove past 336 Barbados Street and the old building is still
standing but looking quite the worse for wear. It is an old Victorian
era villa made of wood (painted yellow-cream at the moment) with a
brick divide as it is in the center of the city and fairly close to
its neighbouring house. I couldn't see much however as it is behind a
high fence.

I also went past 21 Dublin Street and that appears to be "Wesley
Lodge", a retirement home. It is very close to the main central park
(Hagley Park) and would have been a very nice place to spend one's
last years, I should think.

Let me know if there is anything I can help you with, with this
family. It was a fun diversion for the afternoon and since my own
research has come to a temporary halt, quite welcome indeed!

Kind regards,

Caroline Feary

Marriage registered, 16 August 1879.

Place of death: 21 Dublin St. Christchurch Cause of Death: Hypostatic
pneumonia, Cerebral thrombosis, Generalized arteriosclerosis,
Senility. Certifying doctor: S. C. Peddie

Laurel Cottages, Stopsley, Luton Division of Beds, Ecclesiastical
Parish: St. Thomas, Stopsley Parents: Alfred CHERRY SR and Sarah Ann COOK.

Spouse: Elizabeth (Lizzie) CLAYDON. Sydney\Sidney CHERRY and Elizabeth (Lizzie) CLAYDON were married on 31 Dec 1901 in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²⁴⁶ "This marriage was solemnized between: Sidney Cherry and Lizzie
Claydon in the presence of: C. J. Cherry and C. Claydon."

Who are C. J. Cherry and C. Claydon?

There's confusion here with the marriage date. If Sydney is still
living with his parents in Stopsley, as the 1901 census shows, Why
isn't his wife listed in the household? I am speculating the marriage
was after the census was taken the same year. Children were: Hilda Maude CHERRY, Betty Sarah Jane CHERRY.

Thomas CHERRY was born about 1760.

Spouse: Elizabeth [?]. Children were: Ruth CHERRY.

Vera Lena CHERRY. Parents: Christopher Jabez CHERRY and Lizzie HAWKINS.

Spouse: ? FROST.

Wesley Lloyd CHERRY. Parents: Alfred CHERRY and Velma Marie CLAYTON.

Spouse: Crystil Bernice PETTRY. Children were: Jacqueline Dorene CHERRY, Brian Wesley CHERRY.

William CHERRY^153,247 was christened on 20 Jan 1822 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁴⁸ He was born about 1822 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1841 in Lilley, Hertfordshire, England.²⁴⁹ He appeared in the census in 1851 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁵⁰ In 1856 he was an Agricultural Labourer, herdsman in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁵¹ He appeared in the census in 1861 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.²⁵² He Witness to Fanny Cherry's and Charley Brown's wedding on 17 Oct 1868 in Register Office, Hitchin, Beds and Herts, England. He appeared in the census in 1871 in Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁵³ In 1871 he was a farm laborer in Mangrove, Offley, Hertfordshire, England. He Witness to James Cherry's and Elizabeth Day's marriage on 15 Jul 1871 in Parish Church, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He Witness to Ann Cherry's and Arthur Brown's marriage on 11 Mar 1876 in Register Office, Hitchin, Beds and Herts, England. He appeared in the census in 1881 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁵⁴ He Witness the marriage of Sidney and Mary on 22 May 1886 in The Parish Church of Luton, Bedfordshire, England. In 1886 he was a Cow Manager in Stopsley, Luton, Bedfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1891 in Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁵⁵ He died on 29 Apr 1897 in Mangrove, Offley, Hertfordshire, England.²⁵⁶ He died Old Age, Chronic Bronchitis on 29 Apr 1897 in Mangrove, Offley, Hertfordshire.²⁵⁷ Cause of death: Old age, chronic Bronchitis.
Ann Brown was witness at death.

This was entered as his occupation on Sidney's marriage certificate.

CHERRY, Wm. Alfred, Serv<1857>BedfBedf

1891 Census indicate age of William to be 70.

I've found the name to be spelled both ways, Cherry or Cherrey.

Where Born: Hertfordshire, Lilley
Eccl. Parish: Offley
Piece: RG12/1108 Town: Offley
Folio: 166
Page: 13

No 40.
Age: 70 years.
Cause of death: hemiplegia to the left side, bronchitis and diarrhea.
Certified by Rich'd Shillitoe, M.R.C.S.
Informant: E. Mummesley, Daughter, 46 St. Anne's Road, Willenhall.
Registered: Fourth August 1903.
Signature of registrar: C. H. Bayliss

Cause of death: Old age, chronic Bronchitis.
Ann Brown was witness at death.

This was entered as his occupation on Sidney's marriage certificate.

CHERRY, Wm. Alfred, Serv<1857>BedfBedf

1891 Census indicate age of William to be 70.

I've found the name to be spelled both ways, Cherry or Cherrey.

Where Born: Hertfordshire, Lilley
Eccl. Parish: Offley
Piece: RG12/1108 Town: Offley
Folio: 166
Page: 13

No 40.
Age: 70 years.
Cause of death: hemiplegia to the left side, bronchitis and diarrhea.
Certified by Rich'd Shillitoe, M.R.C.S.
Informant: E. Mummesley, Daughter, 46 St. Anne's Road, Willenhall.
Registered: Fourth August 1903.
Signature of registrar: C. H. Bayliss Parents: James CHERRY and Lydia BURGHES.

Spouse: Caroline JARVIS. William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS were married on 6 May 1843 in The Parish Church, Offley, Hertfordshire.²⁵⁸ "This marriage was solemnized between: 'The Mark of' William Cherry
and 'The Mark of' Caroline Jarvis in the presence of: 'The Mark of'
George Googe and 'The Mark of' Racheal Jarvis."

Samuel Goodge age 51
George Jarvis age 40 Children were: Fanny CHERRY, William CHERRY JR, George CHERRY, James CHERRY, Ann CHERRY, Alfred CHERRY SR, Henry CHERRY, Sidney CHERRY, Cushi CHERRY, Charles Humphrey (Charley) CHERRY.

William CHERRY JR was born on 4 Jul 1845 in Lilley, Hertfordshire.²⁵⁹ He was christened on 3 Aug 1845 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. He appeared in the census in 1851 in Lilley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England.²⁶⁰ He appeared in the census in 1861 in Lilley, Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.²⁶¹ It's not absolutely certain this is our William Cherry He appeared in the census in 1871 in Limbury cum Biscott, Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²⁶² He appeared in the census in 1881 in Mangrove, Offley, Hertfordshire, England.²⁶³ He appeared in the census in 1891 in St. Mary, Luton, Bedfordshire.²⁶⁴ He appeared in the census in 1901 in St. Mary, Luton, Bedfordshire.²⁶⁵ He died in Sep 1903 in Hitchin, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, England.²⁶⁶ Not sure if this is the right William Cherry. Parents: William CHERRY and Caroline JARVIS.

Spouse: Eliza CHALKLEY. William CHERRY JR and Eliza CHALKLEY were married on 30 Jan 1869 in Saint Mary, Luton, Bedford, England.¹¹⁷ They Address in 1901 in 1 Pondwichs Rd., Luton, Beds, England. They were living at 1 Pondwichs Rd., Luton, Beds, England in 1901. Children were: Arthur CHERRY, Lydia (Gurfia) CHERRY, Minnie CHERRY, George Thomas CHERRY, William Herbert CHERRY.

William Herbert CHERRY was born about 1892 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²⁶⁷ Available certificate: 1894 Births Hitchin 3a 513 He died on 7 Feb 1924 in Stopsley, Bedfordshire, England. He Lived in 1924 in Ramridge End, Bedfordshire, England. He was buried in St.Thomas Parish Church, Stopsley, Bedfordshire, England. Photo of grave on file. Parents: William CHERRY JR and Eliza CHALKLEY.

Spouse: Alice Maria IMPEY. William Herbert CHERRY and Alice Maria IMPEY were married in Dec 1913 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.²⁶⁸

Lizzie CHURCH was born in 1885 in Northall, Buckinghamshire, England. Possible birth:
Births Dec 1884
Church, Lizzie
Leighton B 3b 411
She appeared in the census in 1901 in Northall, Buckinghamshire, England.²⁶⁹

Spouse: William Arthur WALLER. William Arthur WALLER and Lizzie CHURCH were married in Stopsley, Bedfordshire, England. Children were: Cyril WALLER, Ruby Winifred WALLER.

Frances CLARK was baptized on 21 May 1820. She was born in 1820 in Offley, Hertford, England.

Spouse: Samuel THOMPSON. Samuel THOMPSON and Frances CLARK were married on 22 Jun 1844 in Offley, Hertford, England. Children were: Mary Ann THOMPSON, George THOMPSON, John THOMPSON, William THOMPSON, Elizabeth THOMPSON.

Charlotte Ann CLARKE. Parents: Roger John CLARKE and Vanessa Dawn GREENWOOD.

Rachael Emma CLARKE. Parents: Roger John CLARKE and Vanessa Dawn GREENWOOD.