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      Her married name was Greenaway.² Jane Beaumont was christened on 27 June 1824 at West Horsley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Beaumont and Jane Whitbourne.¹ Jane Beaumont appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at West Horsley, Surrey, England, as age 15, birthplace Surrey.³ She married Joseph Greenaway in 1855; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1855.² Jane Beaumont appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at The Red Lion, 39 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 36, birthplace West Horsley, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 46, birthplace West Horsley, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 56, birthplace West Horsley, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, as Wife, age 66, birthplace West Horsley, Surrey.⁷ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at West Horsley, Surrey, England, as head, widow, age 75, birthplace Surrey West Horsley.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Street, West Horsley, Surrey, England, as head, age 87, Widowed, birthplace West Horsley, Surrey, England.⁹ She died in 1912 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Guildford registration office in the March quarter 1912.¹⁰

     Gertrude Annie Cowdery was born in 1887 at Tadley, Hampshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingsclere record office on the December quareter 1887.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ernest Charles Cowdery and Sarah Ann Lewis.¹ Gertrude Annie Cowdery appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Rudgwick, Sussex, England, as Daughter, age 13, birthplace Tadley, Hampshire.¹ She died on 28 January 1955 at 17 Bradford Road, Lewes, Sussex, England; and her death was recorded at Lewesregistration office in the March quarter 1955.^3,4

      Her married name was Cobbett.² Alice Barnes Robinson was born circa 1876 at Armathwaite, Cumberland, England.¹ She married Andrew Cobbett, son of James Cobbett and Ellen Coe, in 1901; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the March quarter 1901.² Alice Barnes Robinson appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at South Wimbledon, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 25, birthplace Armathwaite, Cumberland.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 5 Trevor Road, Wimbledon, London, England, as wife, age 35, birthplace Armathwaite, Cumberland.³

      Her married name was Whitbourne.¹ Elizabeth Keene was born circa 1810. She married Edward Whitbourne, son of David Whitburne and Jane Spong, on 1 January 1829 at West Horsley, Surrey, England.¹

     Elizabeth Ann Whitbourn was christened on 3 May 1829 at West Horsley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Whitbourne and Elizabeth Keene.²

     Henry Knowles was christened on 14 January 1838 at St Mary, Horsell, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Thomas Knowls and Hannah (?).¹ Henry Knowles appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as age 3, birthplace Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.¹ He married Sarah (?) circa 1858.⁴ Henry Knowles appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Marylebone, London, England, as Head, married, age 23, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁴

      Her married name was Trigg.² Celia Knowles was christened on 31 January 1841 at St Mary, Horsell, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Thomas Knowls and Hannah (?).¹ Celia Knowles appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as age 5 months, birthplace Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 10, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Marylebone, London, England, as Sister, age 20, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁵ She married John Trigg on 2 December 1867 at St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Hambledown record office in the December quarter 1867.^2,6 Celia Knowles appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 32, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁷ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 42, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁸ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey, England, as wife, age 52, birthplace Horsell, Surrey, England.⁹ She died before 29 August 1893 at Woking, Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Guildford registration office in the September quarter 1893.¹⁰ She was buried on 29 August 1893 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England.¹¹

     Mary Ann Knowls was christened on 3 December 1826 at St Mary, Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Knowls and Hannah (?).¹ Mary Ann Knowls appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as age 14, birthplace Surrey.¹

     William Cobbett was born circa 1758 at Bagshot, Surrey, England.^1,2 He married Sarah Cheesman on 25 September 1786 at Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England.¹ William Cobbett died before 7 October 1839.³ He was buried on 7 October 1839 at Bisley, Surrey, England.³

      Her married name was Cobbett.¹ Sarah Cheesman was born circa 1760.¹ She married William Cobbett on 25 September 1786 at Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England.¹

     Phoebe Cobbet was christened on 24 June 1792 at Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Cobbett and Sarah Cheesman.^1,2

     Frances Cobbett was christened on 13 September 1789 at Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Cobbett and Sarah Cheesman.^1,2

      Her married name was Searle.² Ann Cobbett was born on 8 April 1787 at Bisley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Cobbett and Sarah Cheesman.^1,2 Ann Cobbett married Morris Searle on 21 December 1807 at Bisley, Surrey, England.²

      Her married name was Witland.¹ Sophia Cobbett was born illegitimate before 7 March 1784.¹ She was christened on 7 March 1784 at Bisley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Cobbett and Sarah Cheesman.¹ Sophia Cobbett married John Witland on 20 November 1802 at Bisley, Surrey, England.¹

     Sarah Cobbett was born illegitimate before 6 May 1781.¹ She was christened on 6 May 1781 at Bisley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Cobbett and Sarah Cheesman.¹

     William Cobbett was born illegitimate before 8 September 1782.¹ He was christened on 8 September 1782 at Bisley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Cobbett and Sarah Cheesman.¹

     Edward John Marsh was born on 6 February 1892; and his birth was recorded at Farnham registration office in the March quarter 1892.² He married Hilda Ella Dora Cowdery, daughter of William James Cowdery and Rosina Robinson, on 27 July 1914 at St Mark, Farnborough, Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Hartley Wintney record office in the September quarter 1914.¹

     Morris Searle was born circa 1785.¹ He married Ann Cobbett, daughter of William Cobbett and Sarah Cheesman, on 21 December 1807 at Bisley, Surrey, England.¹

     John Witland was born circa 1784.¹ He married Sophia Cobbett, daughter of William Cobbett and Sarah Cheesman, on 20 November 1802 at Bisley, Surrey, England.¹

     John Street was christened on 26 January 1766 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Street and Ann Rempnant.¹ John Street married Mary Elms on 6 November 1783 at Chobham, Surrey, England.²

      Her married name was Peckham.¹ Lura Rae Manville was born on 24 September 1933 at High River, Alberta, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Reginald Manville and Mary Lillian Whillans.¹ Lura Rae Manville married Rex Murray Peckham on 11 June 1953 at Blackie, Alberta, Canada.¹ Lura Rae Manville died on 22 December 2020 at High River, Alberta, Canada, at age 87.²

     Rex Murray Peckham was born on 20 November 1931 at High River, Alberta, Canada; and he was the Son of Roy Max Peckham (1884-1952) and Ethel Mae Miller (1892-191954). [who are both buried at Highwood Cemetery]^2,3,4 He married Lura Rae Manville, daughter of Arthur Reginald Manville and Mary Lillian Whillans, on 11 June 1953 at Blackie, Alberta, Canada.² Rex Murray Peckham was recorded in the Canadian Phone and Address Directories up to five times during the period 1995-2002 at Alberta, Canada.⁵ He died on 14 December 2002 at Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America, at age 71.^6,7 He was buried at Highwood Cemetery, High River, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.⁶

      Ellen Rosa Myer was also known as Ellen Rose Myer.^5,6 She was born on 1 May 1840 at Herefordshire, England; and her birth as Ellen Rosa Myer, was registered in the June quarter 1840 at Herefordshire Registration district.^4,7,8 She was the daughter of Abraham Albert Myer and Selina Davis.⁴ Ellen Rosa Myer appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Ellen Myer, age 1, birthplace Herefordshire.⁹ She died on 7 December 1841 at Herefordshire, England, at age 1; and her death, indexed as Ellen Rosa Myers, was recorded at Hereford Registration district in the December quarter 1841.^4,9,2,6 She was the subject of an obituary /death notice published in The Hereford Times on 18 December 1841 and in The Hereford Journal on 22 December 1841 as '“Ellen Rose, eldest child of Mr. A. Myer, Byestreet, aged 19 months."¹⁰

     George West was born circa 1825.¹ He married Hannah Edwards, daughter of James Edwards and Charlotte (?), on 25 November 1847 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England.²

      Her married name was West.¹ Hannah Edwards was christened on 1 June 1823 at Shalford, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Edwards and Charlotte (?).² Hannah Edwards married George West on 25 November 1847 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England.³ Hannah Edwards appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as age 28, birthplace Shalford, Surrey with daughter Mary age 1.⁴

      Her married name was Knapman.¹ Margaret Dick was born on 2 October 1889 at Colinton, Midlothian, Scotland.^2,3 She married John Albert Knapman, son of John Knapman and Alice Emily Martin, on 3 June 1916 at St John, Farncombe, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1916.^1,4

     John Albert Knapman was born on 10 January 1917; and his birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1917.^1,2 He was the son of John Albert Knapman and Margaret Dick.¹ John Albert Knapman died on 25 May 2002 at Surrey, England, at age 85.^2,3

     Reginald George Knapman was born on 28 November 1922 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1923.^1,2 He was the son of John Albert Knapman and Margaret Dick.¹ Reginald George Knapman died in 1995 at Hampshire, England; and his death was recorded at South East Hampshire registration office in December 1995.³

      Her married name was Knapman.¹ Agnes Caroline High was born on 10 May 1890; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth registration office in the June quarter 1890.^2,3,4 She married Horace James Knapman, son of John Knapman and Alice Emily Martin, on 29 July 1917 at Christ Church, Clapham, Lambeth, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the September quarter 1917.^1,5 Agnes Caroline High died in 1975; and her death was recorded at Surrey North Western Registration office in the March quarter 1975.²

      Her married name was Fowler.² Vera Jessie Sutton was born in 1923; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1923.¹ She was the daughter of Owen Sutton and Jessie Baigent.¹

     James Edwards was born circa 1790.¹ He married Charlotte (?) circa 1812; Possible marriage record recorded incorectly as James Edwards and Sarah Edward dated 8 Sep 1812 at Shalford.¹

      Her married name was Edwards.¹ Charlotte (?) was born circa 1790.¹ She married James Edwards circa 1812; Possible marriage record recorded incorectly as James Edwards and Sarah Edward dated 8 Sep 1812 at Shalford.¹

      Her married name was Bunch.¹ Constance A Reynolds was born circa 1932.

     John Ellias Fieve was born on 29 March 1873 at Melø, Rødøy, Nordland, Norway.^4,5 He was the son of Elias Olsen Dalekker Fieve and Ane Kirstine Olsen.³ As of 1875, John Ellias Fieve was also known as John (Johan) Eliassen Fieve (Five) Eliassen.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 December 1875 at Valle øvre, Rødøy, Nordland, Norway.⁷ He emigrated on 13 June 1883 from Norway; 'with parents, five sisters and one brother.⁸' As of after 13 June 1883, John Ellias Fieve was also known as Johan Five when he appeared on the passenger list.⁸ On after 14 June 1883 his name was legally changed to John Elias Fieve Family changed spelling of name to Fieve to conform to Norwegian pronunciation and he was now known as.³ He lived circa July 1883 at Otter Tail, Minnesota, United States of America; and this appeared on his Naturalization Record.^9,10 He appeared on the census of July 1895 at Teien, Kittson, Minnesota, United States of America, as age 22, white, male, birthplace Norway, 8 months in that state and district, and he was a Wage Worker.¹¹ He lived between 2 November 1896 and 1 November 1900 at Cavalier, North Dakota, United States of America; and this appeared on his 1st and 2nd Papers in the Naturalisation Records.¹² He married Mary Elizabeth Dodds on 30 October 1905 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^13,14 John Ellias Fieve appeared on the census of 1911 at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Norway, year of immigration 1880. His wife and Daughter completed the household.² He appeared on the census of 1916 at 27 Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada, as John Elias Fieve, Head, married, age 43, birthplace Norway, year of immigration 1911, and he was a Salesman. His Wife and Daughter completed the household.¹⁵ He died on 26 October 1951 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 78.¹⁶ He was buried after 26 October 1951 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada.³

      Mary Elizabeth Dodds also went by the name of Marie.^3,4 Her married name was Fieve.¹ She was born on 4 September 1878 at Ayr, North Dumfries, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.⁵ She married John Ellias Fieve, son of Elias Olsen Dalekker Fieve and Ane Kirstine Olsen, on 30 October 1905 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^6,7 Mary Elizabeth Dodds appeared on the census of 1911 at Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Marie Fieve, Wife, age 38, birthplace Ontario, Canada.⁸ She appeared on the census of 1916 at 27 Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Mary Fieve, Wife, age 35, birthplace Ontario, Canada.⁹ She died on 24 September 1938 at Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 60.¹⁰ She was buried after 24 September 1938 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Shaunavon, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada.³

      Samuel Levason was also known as Asher ben (son of) Meir.² He was born circa 1771; and he was the son of Meir Halevi.^1,2 He married Kate Abraham circa 1790 at England; and they had several children:

Clara Levason c 1797-1882
Dr Jacob Leslie Levason 1799-1874 (married Catherine/Kate Isaacs 8 November 1826)
Dr Lewis Levason 1800-1876 (married Kate Jones)
Rachael Levason c 1801-1877
Sarah Bella Levason c 1807-1842
Sarah Levason 1812-1905
Dr Joseph Levason 1812-1853 (married Rebecca Hamilberg Jones).^1,3,4

Samuel Levason and Kate Abraham lived on 14 June 1826 at Pool Lane, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, according to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register for their son Lewis Levason.⁵ Samuel Levason and Kate Abraham lived on 26 March 1836 at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, according to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register for their son Joseph Levason.⁵ Samuel Levason died before 6 June 1841; as his Wife was living alone on the census taken that date.⁶

      Her married name was Levason.³ Kate Abraham was born circa 1768.^3,4,2 She married Samuel Levason circa 1790 at England; and they had several children:

Clara Levason c 1797-1882
Dr Jacob Leslie Levason 1799-1874 (married Catherine/Kate Isaacs 8 November 1826)
Dr Lewis Levason 1800-1876 (married Kate Jones)
Rachael Levason c 1801-1877
Sarah Bella Levason c 1807-1842
Sarah Levason 1812-1905
Dr Joseph Levason 1812-1853 (married Rebecca Hamilberg Jones).^3,5,6

Kate Abraham and Samuel Levason lived on 14 June 1826 at Pool Lane, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, according to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register for their son Lewis Levason.⁷ Kate Abraham and Samuel Levason lived on 26 March 1836 at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England, according to the Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation Marriage Register for their son Joseph Levason.⁷ Kate Abraham appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Oxford Street, St John the Baptist, Gloucestershire, England, as age 70, not born in the county, and she had Independent Means. No other person on the page had the surname of Levason.⁸ She died on 26 May 1859 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded and indexed as Kate Levison at Cheltenham Registration district in the June quarter 1859.^9,10

      Lewis Edward Levason was also known as Louis Edward Levason.² He was born on 27 December 1837 at Whitehaven, Cumberland, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1837 at Whitehaven Registration district. 'Ann Jones, probably Rebecca's unmarried sister, was present at the birth.^3,1,4,5' He was the son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ Lewis Edward Levason appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Sherborne Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as age 3 and he was not born in the county.⁶ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bristol, Avon, England, (Transcribed as Levison) as Lodger, age 13, birthplace Whitehaven, Cumerland, and he was an Assistant Tailor.⁷ He was baptized on 2 May 1860 at St James, Clerkenwell, London, England; as Louis Edward Levason and his abode was 72 Cambridge Street, Pimlico.^2,8 He married Mrs Mahala Hayward on 8 March 1867 at Dorset, England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1867 at Weymouth Registration district.^9,10,11,12 Lewis Edward Levason had a Marriage notice published in Somerset County Gazette on 16 March 1867.¹³ He and Mrs Mahala Hayward had a Marriage Announcement published in The Hereford Times, giving the event place as Hastings, Sussex on 16 March 1867.¹² Lewis Edward Levason he appeared on a list for the County of Dorset of 'Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the Parish of Hampreston, in the Hundred or Liberty of Cranborne, in the said County, of men qualified to Serve on Juries' as 'Levason, Lewis Edward. Yeoman. Fern Down. Freeholder' between 1870 and 1872.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Branksome Terrace, Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England, as Lewis E Leavason, Head, married, age 33, birthplace Whitehaven, Cumberland, and he was a Professor of Music. He was living with his Wife Mahala, Stepdaughter Jane, Daughter Rebecca, and Son Joseph. A Governess, Cook, Nurse and Housemaid completed the household.¹⁵

The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 24029 published on the 28 October 1873':

     'The Bankruptcy Act, 1869. In the County Court of Dorsetshire, holden at Poole. In the Matter of Proceedings for Liquidation by Arrangement or Composition with Creditors, instituted by Lewis Edward Levason, of Ferndown, near Wimborne, in the county of Dorset, Professor of Music. NOTICE is hereby given, that a First General Meeting of the creditors of the above-named person has been summoned to be held at the offices of Mr. Arthur Whitehead. Bournemouth, in the county of Hants, on the 17^th day of November, 1873, at twelve o'clock at noon precisely.—Dated this 24th day of October, 1873. ARTHUR WHITEHEAD, Attorney for the said Lewis Edward Levason.¹⁶'


He was listed at Pokesdown, Hampshire, in 'The Post Office Directory of Hampshire, Wiltshire & Dorset, 1875' as: 'Levason Lewis Edwd. professor of music' in 1875.¹⁷ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lorne Park San Rossore, Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England, as Head, married, age 43, birthplace Whitehaven, Cumberland and he was a Professor of Music. The full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     Lorne Park San Rossore
     Census Place:     Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341293 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1196 Folio 79 Page 38
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Lewis E. LEVASON     M     43      M     Whitehaven, Cumberland, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Professor Of Music
Mahala LEVASON     M     54      F     London South Lambeth, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Wife
Jane F. HAYWARD     U     21      F     London Pimlico, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Dau In Law
Rebecca E. LEVASON     U     12      F     Ferndown, Dorset, England
     Rel:     Dau
     Occ:     Scholar
Joseph H. LEVASON     U     11      M     Ferndown, Dorset, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Alice CORBIN     U     19      F     Parkstone, Dorset, England
     Occ:     Dom Serv
Ebenezer W. DAVIDSON     U     25      M     Scotland
     Rel:     Visitor
     Occ:     Seed Merchant
Elizabeth J. HUFFELL     W     44      F     Scotland
     Rel:     Visitor
     Occ:     Independant
Elizabeth NAPPER     M     44      F     Wincanton, Somerset, England
     Rel:     Visitor
     Occ:     Professional Nurse.⁹'


He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Blackheath Hill, Lewisham, London, England, (Transcribed as Louis E Terason) as Head, married, age 53, birthplace Whitehaven, Cumberland, and he was a Professor of Music - 'Neither Employer nor Employed'. He was living with his Wife Mahala.¹⁸

He died in 1896 at England; and his death at age 58 was registered in the June quarter 1896 at Portsea Registration district, which 'is an alternative name for Portsea Island and it is in the county of Hampshire.¹⁹'

     Walter Emmanuel Levason was born in 1843 at Gloucestershire, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1843 at The Cheltenham Union Registration district.^1,2,3

He was the son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ Walter Emmanuel Levason appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Wye Bridge Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, (Transcribed as Sevason) as Son of 'Head of Household Abroad', age 7, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and he was a Scholar.⁴ He died on 17 January 1852 at River Wye, Derbyshire, England; and according to Trode he: 'died by drowning in the river Wye'. A feature was published in the Jewish Chronicle of 30 January 1852 as follows:

'January 18th 1853
Melancholy Death by Drowning.
We regret to have to record this week, a melancholy accident of the above description which occurred on Saturday last. A little before five o'clock on that evening, Master Walter Levason, an interesting boy about 9 years of age, son of Mr Levason, Dentist of Wye Bridge Street in this city (Hereford) with Master Lambert another boy of about his own age, was playing near the River Wye not far from the Castle Green, and went to a house in or near the Green to inquire the time. He was answered that it wanted ten minutes to five o'clock, when he replied that he should then have five minutes more to play. The poor youth little anticipated that it was the last game that ever he should be allowed to play and that it was destined to be but a brief one indeed. It appears that he proceeded to the river at the Bridewell where there was a barge moored near to the shore; it is supposed that he either attempted to get into the barge, or to push it further from the shore; and that while he was doing so the barge suddenly swerved further into the River, and the unfortunate little fellow was precipitated into the water. The water in the river was at that time very high and the current exceedingly powerful; and he was thus carried rapidly down the stream. The cries of the little fellow and his playmate were heard by several parties, but though he was observed for some time floating down the river, there was none that could render him assistance. After having been buoyed up for sometime by his clothes, he disappeared and the angry waters closed over their youthful victim. Edward Crompton, the gallant fellow who has saved so many human lives at the risk of his own, was on the spot soon after the accident occurred, but he was too late to render assistance. Had he been present the probability is that he would have succeeded in saving the drowning boy or have perished in the attempt. Up to the time of writing the present account, the body had not been recovered. The river being swollen and turbid from the rain, the body may have been carried some distance, or it may have been swept by the stream into one of those holes in its bed, which are so numerous. Crompton and others have been engaged in looking for it, but without success, indeed they consider that further search would be fruitless until waters shall have subsided. We hear that the little fellow's cap has been discovered at some distance down the river; but, of course, that fact is no criterion as to the whereabouts of the body. The circumstances of the poor child's body not having been found adds greatly to the heavy affliction which the family has sustained by the loss from its circle of one of its most interesting members. (Hereford Times 24th Jan.)'

His death was probably that registered in the June quarter 1852 at Ross Registration district, which 'spans the boundaries of the counties of Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Hereford and Worcester'

Susser comments that 'Communities settled in ports or by rivers are bound to have more than their share of deaths by drowning. Pathetic inscriptions in the Cheltenham and Plymouth cemeteries recall Walter Emanuel Levason, aged nine, of Hereford "accidentally drowned in the River Wye *52* and Nathan Fredman...^{5,1,6,7,8,3,9,10}'

He was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and he is described as their 'fifth son.¹¹'

      Leah Jones Levason was also known as Lillie.³ Her married name was Mendelsohn.^4,5 She was born in 1839 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and her birth was recorded in the December quarter 1839 at The Cheltenham Union Registration district.^1,6,7 She was the daughter of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ Leah Jones Levason appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Sherborne Place, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as age 1, birthplace Gloucestershire.⁸ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Wye Bridge Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, (Transcribed as Sevason) as Daughter of 'Head of Household Abroad', age 11, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and she was a Scholar.² She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 12 Queen Street, Regents Park, London, England, (Transcribed a Leason) as Visitor of Abraham Hort, unmarried, age 21, birthplace Cheltenham.⁹ She married Louis Mendelsohn on 6 December 1863 at Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and Torode says this was 'after the deaths of both her father and mother. She married Louis Mendlesohn, a jeweller, of 17 Promenade Villas. His father was Abraham Mendelsohn, a merchant. The ceremony was performed by Abraham Goldsmidt'. Their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1863 at Cheltenham Registration district and they had three daughters and one son.^4,10,11,12

Leah Jones Levason and Louis Mendelsohn emigrated circa 1864; to New Zealand.^13,14 Leah Jones Levason was reported in the issue of the Otago Witness of 31 October 1889 as wearing 'a black silk dress with willow-green bonnet' to a double wedding on 22 October 1889.¹⁵ She died on 1 April 1893 at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and her death was announced in the Otago Witness as 'Mendelsohn.— On the 1st April, at her residence, Queen street, Dunedin, Leah (Lillie), the beloved wife of Louis Mendelsohn ; in her 51st year.^16,17' She was buried on 4 April 1893 at Southern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.¹⁸ She was the subject of an obituary published in The Star Christchurch on Tuesday 4 April 1893:

     ' MENDELSOHN - It is with regret we have to announce the sudden death on Saturday afternoon last, of Mrs Mendelsohn, wife of Mr Louis Mendelsohn. ------ born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and arrived here with her husband nearly 30 years ago. she was in her 51st year.----- she leaves a family of 4, 3 daughters and one son, together with her husband. ----'

The Otago Witness of 6 April 1893 carried this information:

'It is with regret we have to announce the sudden death on Saturday afternoon last of Mrs Mendelsohn, wife of Mr Louis Mendelsohn. The deceased lady had been ailing for some time past with a troublesome complaint. On Saturday, shortly after dining in the best of spirits with her family and some friends, she retired to her room, and at 3 p.m. she passed peacefully away almost in her sleep. Mrs Mendelsohn was born in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, and arrived here with her husband nearly 30 years ago. At the time of her death she was in her 51st year. She was highly respected, not only by the members of the Hebrew congregation, but also by a large section of friends in the Christian community. She leaves a family of four— three daughters and one son — together with her husband to mourn their loss.^11,19'

     John David Levason was born on 20 February 1849 at Herefordshire, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1849 at Hereford and Dore Registration district.^1,2,3,4,5 He had a Birth 'of a son' notice published in The Hereford Journal on 21 February 1849.⁵ He was the son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ John David Levason died on 25 March 1849 at Herefordshire, England; and his death was registered in the March quarter 1848 at Hereford and Dore Registration district, aged 5 weeks.^6,7,3,4 He was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and he is described as their 'sixth son' who died aged 3 weeks.⁸

     Horatio Jones Levason was born on 9 August 1850 at Herefordshire, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1850 at Hereford and Dore Registration district.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones.¹ Horatio Jones Levason had a birth announcement published in the Hereford Journal:- '... HEREFORD AND LOCAL NEWS. BIRTHS. Aug. 9, the wife of Mr. Levason, surgeon-dentist, Bridge-street this city, of son.' on 14 August 1850.⁵ He died on 21 December 1850 at Herefordshire, England; and his death was registered in the December quarter 1850 at Hereford and Dore Registration district; he was '5 months' old.^6,7,3,4 He was buried at Cheltenham Cemetery, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and he is described as their 'seventh son' who died aged 5 months.⁸

     Alexander William Fraser was born circa 1878 at Ireland.² He married Sophia Jane Dodson, daughter of Fisher Dodson and Jane Keywood, in 1900 at Devon, England; and their marriage was recorded at Devonport registration office in the December quarter 1900.¹ Alexander William Fraser appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Devon, England, as head, age 23, married, birthplace Ireland.²

     Walter George Redman was born on 29 March 1919 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Camberwell Registration district in the June quarter 1919.^1,3 He was the son of George William Redman and Elsie Emily Bush.¹ Walter George Redman lived on 29 September 1939 at 24a Grove Hill Road, Camberwell, London, England; where he was on the 1939 Register with his parents.⁴

He was recorded during the Second World War on a Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew List as RAF Air Crew arriving for Training on 23 July 1941 at Detroit, Michigan, United States of America.⁵ He was part of the Unit based at RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, England.⁶ He died on 13 June 1943 at age 24; and the Commonwealth War Graves Comission provide the following Casualty details:

'Redman, Walter George Rank:Sergeant. Service No:917340. Date of Death:13/06/1943. Age:24. Regiment/Service:Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 57 Sqdn. Panel Reference:Panel 162. Memorial:RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL. Additional Information:Son of George W. and Elsie Emily Redman, of Worthing, Sussex'.

Plus the following Historical information:

'The Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede commemorates by name over 20,000 airmen who were lost in the Second World War during operations from bases in the United Kingdom and North and Western Europe, and who have no known graves. They served in Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Transport, Flying Training and Maintenance Commands, and came from all parts of the Commonwealth. Some were from countries in continental Europe which had been overrun but whose airmen continued to fight in the ranks of the Royal Air Force.

'The memorial was designed by Sir Edward Maufe with sculpture by Vernon Hill. The engraved glass and painted ceilings were designed by John Hutton and the poem engraved on the gallery window was written by Paul H Scott. The Memorial was unveiled by The Queen on 17 October 1953'

Wikipedia's page on RAF Scampton says 'During the [Second World] war RAF Scampton lost a total of 551 aircrew and 266 aircraft. Of these 155 were Hampdens and 15 Manchesters. Some 96 Lancasters were lost on operations and accidents from April 1942 to May 1945. The highest losses were those of 57 Sqn, which lost 53 aircraft with 284 aircrew killed, 12 injured and 19 taken prisoner of war'.

According to The Wartime Memories Project- No. 57 Squadron Royal Air Force during the Second World War -'13th Jun 1943 57 Squadron Lancaster lost.^{2,6,7,8,9,10,11}'

     David Albert Moth was born on 18 January 1928 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1928.^1,2,3 He was the son of Edward Albert Moth and Elizabeth Mary Church.¹ David Albert Moth died on 22 February 1989 at 9 Burford Road, Camberley, Surrey, England, at age 61; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in February 1989.²

     Louis Mendelsohn was born on 21 December 1841 at Wrescen, Prussia.^3,1,4,5 He was the Son of Abraham Mendelsohn whose death was announced in the Otago Witness of 6 September 1884 as: 'Mendelsohn.— On the 13th July, at Sorau, Germany, A. Mendelsohn, the beloved father of Louis Mendelsohn, of this city; aged 77' and Taube whose death on 10th April 1891 was announced in the Otago Witness of 30th April 1891 at the same place in Germany as 'beloved mother of Louis Mendelsohn, of this city.^6,7,8' He emigrated to England sometime between 1842-1861.³ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Montpelier Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Lewis Mendelshon, Nephew of Henry Karo, unmarried, age 19, birthplace Prussia, and he was a Jeweller.³ He was mentioned in the following announcement printed in The London Gazette Issue 22794 published on the 4 December 1863':

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, Hirtz Karo and Louis Mendelsohn, of Cheltenham, in the county of Gloucester, Jewellers and Silversmiths, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.—Dated this 2nd day of December, 1863. Hirtz Karo. Louis Mendelsohn.⁹'

He married Leah Jones Levason, daughter of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones, on 6 December 1863 at Cheltenham Synagogue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and Torode says this was 'after the deaths of both her father and mother. She married Louis Mendlesohn, a jeweller, of 17 Promenade Villas. His father was Abraham Mendelsohn, a merchant. The ceremony was performed by Abraham Goldsmidt'. Their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1863 at Cheltenham Registration district and they had three daughters and one son.^2,10,11,12

Louis Mendelsohn and Leah Jones Levason emigrated circa 1864; to New Zealand.^13,14 Louis Mendelsohn was listed in 'Wises Dunedin Directory' as Fancy Repository 1865 and as Tobacconist 1870-71 and 1871-72 at Dowling Street & Princes Street South, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.¹⁵ He was listed in Harnetts Dunedin Directory as Importer of Fancy Goods in 1866 at Dowling Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.¹⁶ He was an elector on HR Electoral Roll for Dunedin City Electorate as Male, over 20, of Dundedin, between 1871 and 1874 and also 1893.¹⁷
He was advertising in the Tiapeka Times on a weekly basis as a Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist between 5 January 1871 and 25 May 1871 at Princes Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.¹⁸ He was reported in the Otago Witness in an item headed 'Friday 8th September' as a witness for the Crown in a court case: 'Louis Mendelsohn repeated the evidence which he gave on a previous occasion as to the estimated value of the accused's stock. He considered that only a portion of the goods in the possession of the police were saleable in the accused's shop. Gilt jewellery, for instance, was regarded as being more saleable in the country than in Dunedin' on 16 September 1871.¹⁹ He lived between 1880 and 1881 at Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; where he appeared on the Electoral Roll as a Tobacconist with property situated at London Street and Filleul Street.²⁰ He 'severed his connection with' the firm of P. Hayman and Co. after twenty years and was given an address and presentation picture, part of which included 'a faithful sketch of Mr Mendelsohn's place of residence in Queen street '. Replying to this address he says he 'he has decided to settle in business in Dunedin' on 19 September 1892.²¹ He was as reported in the Otago Witness of 5th March as having been sworn in as a member of the grand jury at the Supreme Court, where the accused were charged with Embezzlement (four years hard labour Dunedin prison), Horse Stealing (18 imprisonment and hard labour), Theft and False Pretences (nine months hard labour when previous sentence expired), Stealing from a Dwelling (pleaded Guilty, sentence deferred), Forgery and False Pretences (two years hard labour Dunedin prison), Stealing from a Wharf (seven days hard labour Dunedin prison), Receiving stolen property ("Not Guilty") on 2 March 1896.²² He was the subject with his son of a full article in the Otago Daily Times headed 'Messers Mendelsohn & Son, The Tobacco Industry' covering the history of the firm with its Retail and Wholesale divisions, its products and information on Mr Mendelsohn Senior and Junior on 23 April 1900.²³ He was as reported in the Otago Witness as having been sworn in as a member of the grand jury in a case at the 'Criminal Sittings', where the accused were tried for Theft of Harness ("Not guilty"), Theft from a Person ("Guilty"), Receiving Stolen Property (5 years hard labour), Stealing a Watch ("Not Guilty") on 26 November 1900.²⁴ He was a member of the Dunedin Hebrew Congregation and was listed in the Orates Witness amongst those who served as treasurers and presidents' and had 'received illuminated addresses of thanks' having served in the former capacity from1888-1890 and 1893-4, and in all he had been treasurer four times and president once, he had also acted when there was a vacancy as lay reader with another for twelve months on 3 April 1901.²⁵ He was recorded in the Otago Witness as attending the Annual Meeting of the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce on 10 August 1904.²⁶ He attended a special meeting at of the Dunedin branch of the Zionist Association held in the 'schoolroom, Synagogue Chambers' to read a paper entitled 'The Genesis and Progress of Zionism' with 'many Christian friends', being one of the members of the committee of the association on 29 August 1906.²⁷ He was reported in the Otago Witness of 28 November 1906 as a Witness for the Crown on 20 September 1906 at the Surpreme Court in a Conspiracy to Defraud case where the defendant was found to be "Not Guilty".²⁸

He died on 30 June 1908 at 15 Cargill Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, at age 66; and copies of his Dunedin probate and Letters of Administration files are held at The Archives New Zealand, Dunedin Regional Office. These files describe him as 'Tobacco Merchant' and are dated the year he died.^29,13,30

He was buried on 1 July 1908 at Southern Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; in the same plot number as his wife.³¹

     Mabel Elizabeth Dabourn was born circa 1868 at Macleay River, New South Wales, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Daborn and Ellenor Burns.¹ Mabel Elizabeth Dabourn died on 25 February 1921 at St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹

      Her married name was Levason.² Mrs Mahala Hayward was born circa 1827 at Lambeth, London, England; and she was the Daughter of 'Spencer Hayward.^2,3' She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Hoe Street, Walthamstow, Essex, England, as General Servant, married, age 34, birthplace South Lambeth, Surrey.⁴ She married Lewis Edward Levason, son of Dr Joseph Levason and Rebecca Hamilberg Jones, on 8 March 1867 at Dorset, England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1867 at Weymouth Registration district.^2,5,6,7 Mrs Mahala Hayward and Lewis Edward Levason had a Marriage Announcement published in The Hereford Times, giving the event place as Hastings, Sussex on 16 March 1867.⁷ Mrs Mahala Hayward appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Branksome Terrace, Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England, as Mahala Leavason, Wife, age 44, birthplace Lambeth, Surrey, and she was a Lodging House Keeper.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lorne Park San Rossore, Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England, as Wife, age 54, birthplace Lambeth, London, Middlesex.² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Blackheath Hill, Lewisham, London, England, as Wife, age 64, birthplace Lambeth, Surrey.⁸ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Portsmouth Lunatic Asylum, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, as M Levason, Widow, age 74, born Lambeth and she was a Patient.^9,10 She died in 1907 at Hampshire, England; and her death was registered at Portsmouth Registration district in the September quarter 1907, at age 81.¹¹

     Rebecca Elizabeth Levason was born in 1868 at Ferndown, Dorset, England; and her birth was registered in the September quarter 1868 at Wimborne Registration district.^1,3 She was the daughter of Lewis Edward Levason and Mrs Mahala Hayward.¹ Rebecca Elizabeth Levason appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Branksome Terrace, Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England, as Rebecca Leavason, Daughter, age 2, birthplace Wimbourne, Dorset.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lorne Park San Rossore, Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Ferndown, Dorset and she was a Scholar.¹ She died in 1889 at Dorset, England; at age 21, and her death was registered in the June quarter 1889 at Poole Registration district.²

     Joseph Henry Levason was born in 1870 at Ferndown, Dorset, England; and his birth was recorded in the March quarter 1870 at Wimborne Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of Lewis Edward Levason and Mrs Mahala Hayward.¹ Joseph Henry Levason appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Branksome Terrace, Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England, as Joseph H Leavason, Son, age 1, birthplace Wimbourne, Dorset.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Lorne Park San Rossore, Holdenhurst, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Ferndown, Dorset and he was a Scholar.¹ He died on 21 March 1939 at Hospital, Fort Victoria, Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe; and he was a Farmer of Ferndown Farm, P.O. Felixburg.⁴ He was buried after 21 March 1939 at Cemetery, Fort Victoria, Southern Rhodesia/Zimbabwe.⁴