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     George Clements was born circa 1873 at Essex, England.² He married Edith Rebekah Attfield, daughter of Henry Attfield and Rebecca Turvill, on 11 December 1897 at St James, Bermondsey, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at St Olave record office in the December quarter 1897.^1,3 George Clements appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Head, married, age 28, birthplace ? Essex.²

     Her married name was Philbrook.¹ Deborah Lynn Hall was born circa 1939.

      William Philbrick was also known as William Fillbrook.^4,5 He was baptized on 13 May 1827 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of John Philbrick and Ann Glasscock.^2,3 William Philbrick appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as age 12, born in the county.⁶ He married Martha Simpson on 5 January 1852 at St Margaret, York, Yorkshire, England; recorded as Martha Simpson, birthplace Loftus, Yorkshire, and William Fillbrook. Their marriage was recorded at York Registration district in the March quarter 1852.^4,5 William Philbrick appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Willow Walk, Sydenham, Kent, England, as Head, married, age 31, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was a Carpenter.⁷ As of before 2 April 1871, William Philbrick was also known as Walter William Philbrook.⁸ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 8 Bridge Street, Warwick, Warwickshire, England, as 'Walter William Philbrook', Head, married, age 40. birthplace Wiltham, Essex, and he was a Rustic Worker.⁹ He died before 28 April 1873 at Warwickshire, England; and his death was recorded as Walter William Philbrook at Warwick Registration district in the June quarter 1873.^10,11 He was buried on 28 April 1873 at St Nicholas, Warwickshire, England; and the Burials Register records his abode was Emscote Road, age 46.¹²

      Adele Mollie O'Rourke was also known as Adela Mary.^3,4 Adele Mollie O'Rourke was also known as Mollie Adele.² Her married name was Lady Cusack-Smith.^1,2 She was born in 1907 at Portobello, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; and she was born Mary Adele O'Rorke.^5,2,1,6 She was the daughter of Charles Trench O'Rourke, born c 1880, a farmer who owned a pack of harriers and hunted in North Galway. He has been described as being of 'Bermingham House, Tuam, Co. Galway'.^7,8,9

She was quoted as 'the first woman master of the Galway Blazers...She was in her 90s [when she died] although her exact age was a well-guarded secret.

'As a young woman, Mollie Adele O'Rourke designed evening dresses in London and aspired to be an opera singer. But when she returned to Ireland in the '40s to care for her father, she began her career hunting with the Blazers. In 1946 she started her own pack, the Bermingham and North Galway Hunt (now the North Galway Hunt), and served as its jt.-MFH until 1984. She remained an honorary master until her death.

'She married Sir Dermot Cusack-Smith in 1946 and lived at Bermingham House near Tuam, County Galway, the site of an annual hunt ball where dinner was served in relays. Stories abound about her strong language, and Patrick White, chairman of the North Galway Hunt said, "She was the character that people expected her to be. She was truly one of the old stock."² '

She 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 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.^10,2,1,3 Adele Mollie O'Rourke lived in 1958 at Bermingham House, Tuam, Co Galway, Ireland.^3,11,12,13 She was cited as Molly O'Rourke/Cusack-Smith in Two Flamboyant Fathers, a book written by Nicolette Devas and published in 1967.¹⁴

She died on 16 February 1998 at Galway University College Hospital, Co Galway, Ireland.^2,1 A full Obituary was published in The Times (London) on 21st February 1998, and also in The Irish Times (Dublin) the previous day. An item headed 'The Huntswoman who blazed her own trail' appeared in Sunday Independent which was published on 22nd February 1998.^15,16,17 According to The Irish Independent' a funeral service was held at St Mary's Cathedral, Tuam, and afterwards she was taken to Glasnevin Crematorium. In accordance with her wishes, her ashes were 'scattered over Bermingham.¹⁸'

      Her married name was Hyland.³ Oonagh Mary Cusack-Smith was born on 10 May 1948 at Portobello Nursing Home, Dublin, Co Dublin, Ireland; and her birth was announced inThe Times four days later as 'a daughter.^3,1,4,5' She was the daughter of Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt and Adele Mollie O'Rourke.² Oonagh Mary Cusack-Smith married John Michael Hyland on 25 March 1972 at Headford, Co Galway, Ireland; and their family were: Charles Stuart b 1976, Joanna Mary b 1973 and Sarita Catherine b 1979.^3,1,6

Oonagh Mary Cusack-Smith is mentioned in A Connacht Journey by Desmond Fennell, published in 1987.⁷ She was listed as Proprieter in 2005 at Bermingham House, Tuam, Co Galway, Ireland.^8,9 She was 'selling up following her decision to relocate to a more compact home on smaller lands closer to Galway' on 22 September 2006.¹⁰ She was recalled in Anjelica Huston's Biography A Story Lately Told: Coming of Age in Ireland, London, and New York published in 2013.¹¹ She appeared in Horse Sport Ireland Foals Registered in 2014.^12,13

     John Michael Hyland was born circa 1945; and his parents were 'Mr & Mrs John Hyland of Killaloony, Tuam', Co Galway, Ireland.^1,3 He lived circa 1972 at Circular Road, Tuam, Co Galway, Ireland.² He married Oonagh Mary Cusack-Smith, daughter of Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt and Adele Mollie O'Rourke, on 25 March 1972 at Headford, Co Galway, Ireland; and their family were: Charles Stuart b 1976, Joanna Mary b 1973 and Sarita Catherine b 1979.^1,2,3

      Her married name was Foulds.² Berry Cusack-Smith was born in 1937 at Cornwall, England; and her birth was recorded at Liskeard Registration district in the June quarter 1937.^4,1 She was the daughter of Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt and Dorothy Winlaw.^1,3 Berry Cusack-Smith married Hugh Jon Foulds on 4 November 1960 at St George Hanover Square, London, England; and their marriage was registered at Westminster Registration district in the December quarter 1960; a full report was given in The Times the next day.^2,5,6 Berry Cusack-Smith and Hugh Jon Foulds were divorced in 1970; (and he married Hélène Senn in 1977).⁷ Berry Cusack-Smith and Dorothy Winlaw lived in 2002 at Norfolk, England.⁸

     Eileen Alicia Clayton was born on 24 September 1924 at Essex, England; and her birth was recorded at West Ham registration office in the December quarter 1924.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Douglas Clayton and Lilian Drew.¹

     Elizabeth Daborn was christened on 18 August 1822 at St Giles, Camberwell, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Daborn and Elizabeth Matthews.¹ Elizabeth Daborn died in January 1825 at Camberwell, London, England, at age 2.² She was buried on 9 January 1825 at St Bartholomew, Camberwell, London, England; at age 2.²

      Her married name was Mugridge.² Flora Frances Reid was born on 1 March 1910 at Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Henry James Reid and Flora Daborn.¹ Flora Frances Reid was baptized on 15 May 1910 at St Peter, Frimley, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Farnham registration office in the June quarter 1910.^4,5 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 East Street, York Town, Camberley, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 1, birthplace Camberley, Surrey, England.¹ She married Percy Roden Mugridge in 1940 at Berkshire, England.² Flora Frances Reid died in 1993 at Dorset, England; and her death was recorded at Weymouth registration office in January 1993.³

      Her married name was Scudder.¹ Queenie Beatrice Joslin Bush was born on 9 December 1903 at Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Dartford registration office in the March quarter 1904.^2,3 She married William Scudder, son of Henry John Scudder and Edith Plummer, in 1920 at Kent, England; and their marriage was recorded at Bromley registration office in the September quarter 1920.¹ Queenie Beatrice Joslin Bush died in 1978 at Lambeth, London, England; and her death was recorded at Lambeth registration office in the March quarter 1978.³

      Her married name was Scotcher.¹ Elizabeth Johnson was born on 15 May 1824 at Abinger, Surrey, England.^2,3 She was baptized on 13 June 1824 at St James, Abinger, Surrey, England.³ She married Charles Scotcher, son of Charles Scotcher and Elizabeth Hall, on 26 December 1842 at St Mary, Addington, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Dorking record office in the December quarter 1842.^1,4 Elizabeth Johnson appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at St Pancras, Middlesex, England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace Abinger, Surrey.² She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Orpington, Kent, England, as Wife, age 38, birthplace Albinger, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Battersea, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 46, birthplace Abinger, Surrey.⁶

     Henry James Reid was born in 1868 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Isle of Wight registration office in the March quarter 1868.^1,2 He married Flora Daborn, daughter of William Daborn and Rebecca Pullen, in 1908 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Farnham registration office in the June quarter 1908.³ Henry James Reid appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 East Street, York Town, Camberley, Surrey, England, as head, age 43, married, birthplace Isle of Wight.¹ He died before 14 October 1932 at College Town, Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Windsor registration office in the December quarter 1932.⁴ He was buried on 14 October 1932 at St Michael, Camberley, Surrey, England.⁵

     Herbert John Higgins was born on 31 March 1897 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Portsea Island Registration district in the June quarter 1897.^1,2,3 He was the son of John James Higgins and Agnes Charlotte Philbrick.¹ Herbert John Higgins appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Deepcut Barracks, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 4, birthplace Portsmouth, Hampshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Duke of York's School, Guston, Kent, England, as School Boy, age 14, birthplace Portsmouth, Hampshire.⁴ He lived on 29 September 1939 at Shrewsbury House, Woolwich, London, England; where he was on the 1939 Register as single, when he was recorded as 'Representative Electric Supply.⁵' He died on 8 July 1981 at 19 Wenlock Edge, Goodwyns, Dorking, Surrey, England, at age 84; and his death was recorded at Surrey Mid Eastern Registration district in the September quarter 1981.^3,6

     Her married name was Myer.¹ Julia Voss was born on 31 July 1882 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded and indexed as 'Vos, Julia' at Liverpool Registration district in the September quarter 1882.^2,3,4 She married Sydney Myer, son of Edward Sussman Myer and Victoria Alexandrina Levason, in 1907 at New Bethamedrash Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was indexed as Sydney Myer and Julia Voss, in the March quarter 1907 at West Derby Registration district.^1,5 Julia Voss appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 49 Kenyon Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Wife, age 28, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, married 4 years with 1 child born alive and still living.⁶ She and Sydney Myer lived on 29 September 1939 at Southport, Lancashire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register, when he was an Electrical Engineer and she was a Boarding House Keeper.⁴ Julia Voss died in 1960 at Lancashire, England; and her death was recorded at Southport Registration district in the December quarter 1960.⁷

     Sidney Harold Street was baptized on 17 September 1911 at Holy Trinity, West End, Chobham, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1911.^1,2 He was the son of George Street and Ellen Daborn.¹ Sidney Harold Street died on 29 August 1968 at Drake Cottage, Hook Hill Lane, Woking, Surrey, England, at age 56; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in the September quarter 1968.^3,4

      Lilian Myer was also known as Lillian Myer.³ She was born on 31 December 1913 at Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded at West Derby Registration district in the March quarter 1913.^1,4 She was the daughter of Sydney Myer and Julia Voss.¹ As of 1935, her married name was Cohen.⁵ Lilian Myer married Hyman Cohen in 1935 at Hope Place Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Liverpool S. Registration district in the December quarter 1935.^5,3 Lilian Myer and Hyman Cohen lived on 29 September 1939 at Lancashire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Southport area.⁶ As of 1947, her married name was Elms.^7,2 Lilian Myer married Robert Edward Elms in 1947 at Register Office/Registrar Attended, North Sefton, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Southport Registration district in the March quarter 1947.^7,2 Lilian Myer died on 28 May 1997 at Sussex, England, at age 83; and her death was recorded at Brighton Registration district in May 1997.^4,8

      Her married name was Daborn.¹ Ethel Sara Warby was born circa 1880 at Middlesex, England.² She married Frank (Alfred Charles) Daborn, son of George Tickner Daborn and Sarah Ann Martin, on 2 June 1906 at St Mary, Acton, Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Brentford record office in the June quarter 1906.^1,3 Ethel Sara Warby appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 32 Grove Road, Acton, London, England, as wife, age 31, birthplace Isleworth, Middlesex.² She emigrated in 1913; to Australia.⁴ She immigrated on 17 October 1913 to Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.⁵ She died on 19 June 1954 at New South Wales, Australia.^6,7 She was buried at Woronora Memorial Park, New South Wales, Australia.⁷

     Lilian May West was baptized on 8 October 1911 at Holy Trinity, West End, Chobham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1911.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles West and Nelly Daborn.¹

     Charles West was born on 6 July 1885 at Glasgow, Scotland.² He married Nelly Daborn, daughter of George Tickner Daborn and Sarah Ann Martin, on 31 July 1909; and their marriage was recorded at Alverstoke record office in the September quarter 1909.³ Charles West died on 5 June 1916 at age 30; aboard HMS Hampshire who was sunk by a mine on War Service.⁴

     Nellie Elizabeth Margaret Jones was born in 1912 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Croydon record office in the March quarter 1912.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Archer Jones and Nellie Elizabeth Daborn.¹ Nellie Elizabeth Margaret Jones lived in 1939 at 25 Brambledown Road, Wallington, Surrey, England.²

     Frank Ernest Ansty was born on 7 April 1912 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the June quarter 1912.^1,2 He was the son of Frank Stephen Ansty and Mabel Sophia Daborn.¹ Frank Ernest Ansty married Linda Mary Reppington in 1941; and their marriage was recorded at Hendon Registration office in the March quarter 1941.³ Frank Ernest Ansty died in September 1998 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, at age 86; and his death was recorded at Isle of Wight Registration office in September 1998.²

     Herbert John Stent was born on 30 October 1886 at Woking, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford registration office in the December quarter 1886.^1,2,3 He married Beatrice Stevens, daughter of David Stevens and Jane Lucy Dodd, on 29 May 1909 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the June quarter 1909.^4,5 Herbert John Stent appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kingsgate St, Priors Barton Cottage, Winchester, Hampshire, England, as head, age 25, married, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He died in December 1976 at Leicestershire, England, at age 90.³

     John Philbrook was also known as John Philbrick.² He was born circa 1830 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of John Philbrick and Ann Glasscock.¹ John Philbrook appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Street, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as age 11, and he was born in the county.¹ He married Ann Shaw on 4 September 1853 at St Leonard, Shoreditch, London, England; and their marriage as John Philbrook and Ann Shaw was recorded at Shoreditch Registration district in the September quarter 1853.^3,4 John Philbrook appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 2 Cambridge Place, Bow, Middlesex, England, as Head, married, age 30, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was a Plate Layer.⁵ He married Rebecca (?) before 1871 at England.⁶ John Philbrook appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Bromley, Kent, England, as Head, married, age 41, birthplace Woodham, Essex, and he was a Railway Servant.⁷ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 17 Desart Street, Bromley, Kent, England, as Head, married, age 51, birthplace Woodham Walter, and he was a 'Labourer Unmp'.⁸

He was put in communication with his son George as set out in the following item headed 'Long Lost Relatives' which was published in Lloyd's Weekly Newspaper (London, England) 16 June 1889: 'Since 1872 George Philbrook, the only son of John Philbrook, of Stratford, had not been heard of; but his parents (Jan. 6) thought he might be in Australia. Under date April 5 the son wrote to us from Ballarat, Victoria, a genial letter of thanks, and asked us to forward an enclosure to his parents, who acknowledged the same thus:—"We return you many thanks for the trouble you have taken to find our dear son. We have not seen him for 18 years, and we should not have heard of him now if it had not been for you".⁹

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 18 Station Street, West Ham, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 61, birthplace Woodham Walter, and he worked as an Engineer's Labourer.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 18 Station Street, West Ham, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 71, birthplace Woodham.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 75 Grove Road, Upper Holloway, Islington, London, England, as Father-in-Law of William J and Anna E Dye, age 81, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was a widowed 'Late Platelayer' on the Railway.¹² He died in 1916 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Islington Registration district in the December quarter 1916.¹³

      Hugh Jon Foulds also went by the name of H. Jon Foulds.^1,2,3 He was born on 2 May 1932 at Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Bury Registration district in the June quarter 1932; mother's maiden name Smith.^4,1,5,2 He married Berry Cusack-Smith, daughter of Sir William Robert Dermott Joshua Cusack-Smith 6th Bt and Dorothy Winlaw, on 4 November 1960 at St George Hanover Square, London, England; and their marriage was registered at Westminster Registration district in the December quarter 1960; a full report was given in The Times the next day.^1,6,7 Hugh Jon Foulds and Berry Cusack-Smith were divorced in 1970; (and he married Hélène Senn in 1977).⁴ Hugh Jon Foulds was Chairman, Halifax Building Society as recorded in Today's Birthdays published in The Times, age 62 on 2 May 1994.² He was biography His entry in Who's Who reads:

     'Chairman: L Huntsworth plc, 2000-05; Fauchier Partners Ltd, since 1995; Halifax plc (formerly Halifax Building Society), 1990-99 (Director, 1986-99); born 2 May 1932; son of late Dr E. J. Foulds and Helen Shirley (née Smith); married 1st, 1960, Berry Cusack-Smith (marr. diss. 1970); two sons; 2nd, 1977, Hélène Senn, daughter of Edouard Senn, Paris.

     Education: Bootham Sch., York.

     Career: Dir and Chief Exec., 1976-88, Dep. Chm., 1988-92, Investors in Industry, subseq. 3i Gp plc; Director: Brammer plc, 1980-91 (Chm., 1988-90); London Smaller Companies (formerly London Atlantic) Investment Trust, 1983-95; Pan-Holdings SA, 1986-; Eurotunnel plc, 1988-96; Mercury Asset Management Gp plc, 1989-98. Mem. Bd of Banking Supervision, Bank of England, 1993-96. Hon. MA Salford, 1987.
     
     Recreations: tennis, ski-ing, shooting, pictures...'
     
in January 2006.⁸

     Percival William Edward Cross was born on 8 May 1908 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1908.^2,3 He was the son of William Charles Cross and Mabel Tickner.¹ Percival William Edward Cross appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kingston On Thames, Surrey, England, as son, age 2, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.¹ He married Lilian M Chapman in 1934 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Uxbridge registration office in the June quarter 1934.⁴

     Charles Richard Scotcher was born on 22 March 1851 at St Pancras, Middlesex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Scotcher and Elizabeth Johnson.¹ Charles Richard Scotcher appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at St Pancras, Middlesex, England, as Son, age 1 month, birthplace St Pancras, Middlesex.¹ He was baptized on 22 June 1851 at St Pancras Old Church, Camden, London, England.² He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Orpington, Kent, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace St Pancras, Middlesex.³ He married Elizabeth Ann Bayliss in 1884; and their marriage was recorded at Islington record office in the September quarter 1884.⁴ Charles Richard Scotcher appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Islington, London, England, as Son-in-Law, age 40, birthplace St Pancras, London.⁵ He married Amelia Maxwell on 17 March 1909 at Upper Holloway Baptist Church, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Islington registration office in the March quarter 1909.^6,7 Charles Richard Scotcher died on 23 April 1928 at 125 Marlebone Road, Upper Holloway, London, England, at age 77; and his death was recorded at Islington registration office in the June quarter 1928.^8,9

      Her married name was Plummer.² Elizabeth Scotcher was baptized on 7 July 1844 at St John the Evangelist, Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of Charles Scotcher and Elizabeth Johnson.¹ Elizabeth Scotcher appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at St Pancras, Middlesex, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace Stoke, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Orpington, Kent, England, as Daughter, age 16, birthplace Stoke, Surrey.⁴ She married Thomas Plummer in 1863; and their marriage was recorded at Rotherhithe record office in the September quarter 1863.² Elizabeth Scotcher appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Orpington, Kent, England, as Wife, age 26, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Orpington, Kent, England, as Wife, age 37, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at St Mary Cray, Kent, England, as Wife, age 46, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁷ She died in 1898; and her death was recorded at Bromley record office in the March quarter 1898.⁸

     Elwin George Scotcher was born on 13 February 1855 at St Pancras, Middlesex, England; and his birth was recorded at St Pancras record office in the March quarter 1855.^2,1,3 He was the son of Charles Scotcher and Elizabeth Johnson.¹ Elwin George Scotcher was baptized on 9 March 1855 at St Pancras Old Church, Camden, London, England.³ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Orpington, Kent, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace St Pancras, Middlesex.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Battersea, Surrey, England, as Son, age 16, birthplace St Pancras, Middlesex.⁴ He died in 1888; and his death was recorded at Islington record office in the September quarter 1888.⁵

     Ernest Edward Cross was born on 22 February 1881 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1881.^1,3 He married Eva Tickner, daughter of William Tickner and Jane Spong, in 1904 at Kingston On Thames, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1904.⁴ Ernest Edward Cross appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kingston On Thames, Surrey, England, as head, age 30, married, birthplace Kingston, Surrey, England.¹

     John Hale was born circa 1705.¹ He married Rose Skye, daughter of Nathaniel Skye and Avelin (?), on 2 October 1729 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England.¹

      Her married name was Hale.¹ Rose Skye was christened on 1 September 1703 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel Skye and Avelin (?).² Rose Skye married John Hale on 2 October 1729 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England.¹

      Henry James Stowell also went by the name of Jim Stowell.² He was born on 29 May 1885 at Esk Valley, Canterbury, New Zealand.^1,3 He was the son of Henry Stowell and Louisa Collins.¹ Henry James Stowell married Elizabeth Ellen Hampton in 1916 at New Zealand.^1,4 Henry James Stowell lived in 1935 at St Andrews, Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand; and was on the New Zealand Electoral Roll as a farmer.⁵ He and Elizabeth Ellen Hampton lived in 1963 at St Andrews, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; where they were recorded on the Electoral Roll as retired with his wife as 'married.⁶' Henry James Stowell and Elizabeth Ellen Hampton lived in 1969 at 2 Bond Street, Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand; and were on the New Zealand Electoral Roll; he was listed as retired and she as married.⁷ Henry James Stowell died on 11 August 1970 at Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand, at age 85.^3,1,8 He was buried at St Mary, Esk Valley, Otaio, Canterbury, New Zealand.^9,10 His estate was probated; and he was described as being a farmer of 'Waimate.¹¹'

      Her married name was Stowell.¹ Elizabeth Ellen Hampton also went by the name of Nell.¹ She was born on 14 August 1892 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; and her parents were Joseph Hampton and Annie Gammie.^3,4 She married Henry James Stowell, son of Henry Stowell and Louisa Collins, in 1916 at New Zealand.^1,5 Elizabeth Ellen Hampton lived in 1935 at Esk Valley, St Andrews, Waitaki, Otago, New Zealand; and was on the New Zealand Electoral Roll as married.⁶ She and Henry James Stowell lived in 1963 at St Andrews, Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand; where they were recorded on the Electoral Roll as retired with his wife as 'married.⁷' Elizabeth Ellen Hampton and Henry James Stowell lived in 1969 at 2 Bond Street, Waimate, Canterbury, New Zealand; and were on the New Zealand Electoral Roll; he was listed as retired and she as married.⁸ Elizabeth Ellen Hampton died on 18 October 1976 at New Zealand at age 84.^9,10,11 She was buried at St Mary, Esk Valley, Otaio, Canterbury, New Zealand.^12,13 Her estate was probated on 9 November 1976; and she was described as a Widow of 'Waimate.^9,14'

     Pilot Officer James Hampton Stowell was born on 3 September 1917 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^2,4 He was the son of Henry James Stowell and Elizabeth Ellen Hampton.² Pilot Officer James Hampton Stowell married Catherine Margaret Hall on 7 January 1942 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^5,2,6,7 Pilot Officer James Hampton Stowell died on 4 May 1943 at Germany at age 25; when he was killed in action in World War II. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide the following information:

'Name: STOWELL, JAMES HAMPTON. Initials: J H Nationality: New Zealand. Rank: Pilot Officer (Pilot) Regiment/Service: Royal New Zealand Air Force Unit Text: 15 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Age: 25. Date of Death: 05/05/1943. Service No: 415384. Additional information: Son of Henry James Stowell and of Elizabeth Ellen Stowell (nee Hampton), of Esk Valley, Canterbury, New Zealand; husband of Catherine Margaret Stowell, of Timaru, Canterbury. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead. Grave/Memorial Reference: 21. A. 2. Cemetery: Reichswald Forest War Cemetery [Germany].

'The town of Kleve lies in the west of Germany close to the Dutch border, approx 130kms to the north west of Köln, and approx 25kms to the west of Nijmegen. From the A57 motorway Köln to Goch take exit 2 (Ausfahrt 2) KLEVE / GOCH-WEST and follow the signs for KLEVE. After approx 2kms turn left onto the B504 and follow the direction KRANENBURG. Continue for approx 7kms and then turn right (CWGC sign) onto the GRÜNEWALDSTRASSE, direction KLEVE Continue for approx 3.5kms and the cemetery can be found on the right. The cemetery address is:- Grünewaldstrasse 47533 Kleve Germany GPS Location is:- N 51 44 21 E 06 04 48 Historical Information: Reichswald Forest War Cemetery was created after the Second World War when burials were brought in from all over western Germany and is the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the country. Some of those members of the land forces buried there died in the advance through Reichswald Forest in February 1945. Others died crossing the Rhine, among them members of the airborne forces whose bodies were brought from Hamminkeln, where landings were made by the 6th Airborne Division from bases in England. Some of the airmen buried in the cemetery lost their lives in supporting the advance into Germany, but most died earlier in the war in the intensive air attacks over Germany. Their graves were brought in from cemeteries and isolated sites in the surrounding area. There are now 7,594 Commonwealth servicemen of the Second World War buried or commemorated in the cemetery. 176 of the burials are unidentified. There are also 78 war graves of other nationalities, most of them Polish. Special Memorials to 9 airmen are located at the East boundary wall, near Plot 10. Further Special Memorials to 7 airmen are located within Plot 31, near the Cross of Sacrifice. No. of Identified Casualties: 7495.^2,8,9'

His estate was probated in 1944; and he was described as of 'Esk Valley St Andrews - Farmer/RNZAF.¹⁰' He was commemorated in the Roll of Honour 1939-1945 on the black granite plaques in the Memorial Wall behind The Cenotaph, Timaru's War Memorial to both World Wars.¹¹ He was commemorated at St Mary, Esk Valley, Otaio, Canterbury, New Zealand.³

     Catherine Margaret Hall was born on 14 September 1916 at New Zealand.³ As of 7 January 1942, her married name was Stowell.^2,1 She married Pilot Officer James Hampton Stowell, son of Henry James Stowell and Elizabeth Ellen Hampton, on 7 January 1942 at Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand.^2,1,4,5 Catherine Margaret Hall lived in 1946 at 27 Tamar Street, Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand; where she appeared on the Electoral Roll as a widow.⁶ She married William Robert Francis Naylor MBE (1910-1985) in 1948 at New Zealand.³ As of 1948, her married name was Naylor.³ She lived in 1949 at 50 Eden Street, Oamaru, Otago, New Zealand; where she appeared on the Electoral Roll as a married to William Robert Francis Naylor, clerk.⁷ She died in 2002 at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.³

      Her married name was Taylor.³ Rhoda Ellen Hatfield was born on 2 April 1903 at Islington, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Islington record office in the June quarter 1903.^2,1 She was the daughter of Robert William Hatfield and Rhoda Baigent.² Rhoda Ellen Hatfield married Edgar J Taylor on 11 July 1925 at St Mary, Brookfield in St Pancras, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Pancras record office in the September quarter 1925.^3,4 Rhoda Ellen Hatfield died on 18 November 1983 at Christchurch, Dorset, England, at age 80.⁴

      Her married name was Brankin.² Lilian Louise Hatfield was born on 13 October 1907 at Liverpool Road, Islington, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Islington record office in the December quarter 1907.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Robert William Hatfield and Rhoda Baigent.¹ Lilian Louise Hatfield married Hubert Brankin on 17 June 1930 at The Church of the Oratory, Kensington, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kensington record office in the June quarter 1930.^2,4 Lilian Louise Hatfield died on 2 December 1994 at Luton, Bedfordshire, England, at age 87; and her death was recorded at Luton record office in December 1994.^5,4

      Her married name was Hale.¹ Dinah Sheppard was christened on 31 March 1743 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Sheppard and Dorothy (?).¹ Dinah Sheppard married John Hale, son of John Hale and Rose Skye, on 11 June 1759 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England.¹

     Albert Alfred Mant was born in 1853 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in thed December quarter 1853.² He was baptized on 8 November 1853 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Mant and Charlotte Wakeford.¹ Albert Alfred Mant appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Albert Maul, Son, age 17, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.³ He married Sarah Jane Spires on 5 January 1879 at St Michael, Coventry, Warwickshire, England.⁴ Albert Alfred Mant appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Weedon Beck, Northamptonshire, England, as head, age 27, married, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.⁵ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, as head, age 37, married, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey, England, as head, age 47, widower, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.⁷

      Her married name was Wye.¹ Bertha Mason was born on 9 June 1888.² She married Thomas Reuben Wye, son of Thomas Wye and Ann Burchett, in 1924; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1924.¹ Bertha Mason died in 1974; and her death was recorded at Surrey North Western Registration office in the March quarter 1974.²

      Her married name was Wye.¹ Alice Hutchins was born on 31 January 1897.² She married William Levi Wye, son of Thomas Wye and Ann Burchett, in 1921 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1921.¹

      Her married name was Tucker.² Lottie Alice Leggett was born on 26 January 1917; and her birth was recorded at Havant record office in the March quarter 1917.^1,3 She was the daughter of Arthur W Leggett and Eva Winifred Naomi Wye.¹ Lottie Alice Leggett married Leonard James Tucker in 1937 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey South Western registration office in the March quarter 1937.² Lottie Alice Leggett died in 1996 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey Northern registration office in July 1996.⁴

      Her married name was Elston.¹ Ella Jane Howard was born on 14 January 1904; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the March quarter 1904.^2,3 She married Arthur Gilbert Elston, son of Arthur Henry Elston and Annie Tyler, in 1923; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1923.¹ Ella Jane Howard died in August 1988 at age 84; and her death was recorded at Congleton and Crewe Registration office in August 1988.²

      Her married name was Mills.² Gladys Lilian Spindlow was born in 1914 at Middlesex, England; and her birth was recorded at Brentford record office in the March quarter 1914.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Spindlow and Mitty Alice Crane.¹ Gladys Lilian Spindlow was baptized on 17 May 1914 at St Philip and St James, Whitton, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.³ She married Thomas H Mills in 1936; and their marriage was recorded at Eton record office in the June quarter 1936.²

     Alice Mary Spindlow was born in 1915 at Middlesex, England; and her birth was recorded at Brentford record office in the June quarter 1915.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Spindlow and Mitty Alice Crane.¹ Alice Mary Spindlow died in 1915 at Middlesex, England; and her death was recorded at Brentford record office in the June quarter 1915.²

     John Ferrett was born circa 1813 at Newton Valence, Hampshire, England.^2,3 He married Eliza Burchet, daughter of George Burchet and Elizabeth Anne Grey, in 1857; and their marriage was recorded at Alton record office in the March quarter 1857.¹ John Ferrett appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Alton, Hampshire, England, as Head, married, age 48, birthplace Newton, Hampshire.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Holybourne, Hampshire, England, as Head, married, age 54, birthplace Newton Valence, Hampshire.³

      Her married name was Slyfield. Karen (?) was born on 19 January 1913 at Denmark. She married Henry George Edward Slyfield, son of Arthur Slyfield and Isabella Mitchell Sime, on 4 December 1937 at Detroit, Michigan, United States of America.

     Nancy Slyfield was born circa 1940. She was the daughter of Henry George Edward Slyfield and Karen (?).¹

     Marjorie Slyfield was born circa 1938. She was the daughter of Henry George Edward Slyfield and Karen (?).¹