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      Ellen Florence eales was also known as Helen Florence Eales.² She was born on 6 September 1896 at St John, Woking, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1896.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of William Eales and Fanny Louisa Webber.¹ Ellen Florence eales appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Cedar Cottage, Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 15, birthplace Woking, Surrey.²

      George Eels was also known as Eales.² He was born on 9 September 1858 at Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Eells and Elizabeth Henry.¹ George Eels was baptized on 7 November 1858 at Woking St John, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1858.^3,2 He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹

     Thomas Chapman was born circa 1843 at Woking, Surrey, England.² He married Mary Ann Eells, daughter of Peter Eells and Sally Cottrell, on 1 March 1862 at St John the Baptist, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1862.¹ Thomas Chapman appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 27, birthplace Woking, Surrey.² He died on 28 November 1919 at New Zealand.^3,4

      Her married name was Slyfield. Pheobe Fanny Stevens was born on 31 March 1872 at 33 Raydon Street, Kentish Town, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Stevens and Emma Tripp. Pheobe Fanny Stevens married George Slyfield Chandler, son of George Slyfield and Susan Chandler, on 4 May 1896 at St Paul, Wokingham, Berkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wokingham record office in the June quarter 1896.^1,2 Pheobe Fanny Stevens appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, as Wife, age 29, birthplace Highgate, Middlesex.³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Napier Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, as wife, age 39, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁴ She died on 30 December 1944 at 35 Carey Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, at age 72; and her death was recorded at Wokingham record office in the March quarter 1945.^5,6

     William Stevens was born circa 1845.¹ He married Emma Tripp circa 1865.

      Her married name was Stevens. Emma Tripp was born circa 1845.¹ She married William Stevens circa 1865.

     George William Slyfield was born in 1897 at Crowthorne, Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at the Easthampstead record office in the June quarter 1897.^2,3 He was the son of George Slyfield Chandler and Pheobe Fanny Stevens.¹ George William Slyfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 4, birthplace Crowthorne, Berkshire.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Napier Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, as son, age 13, birthplace Crowthorne, Berkshire.⁴ He ended military service on 2 July 1916; and he was in the Kings Royal Rifle Corps, 16th Battalion, as a Rifleman.⁵ He died on 2 July 1916 at France; The Commonwealth War Grave Commission give the following information :-

'Name: SLYFIELD, GEORGE Initials: G Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Rifleman Regiment/Service: King's Royal Rifle Corps Unit Text: 16th Bn. Date of Death: 02/07/1916 Service No: C/1340 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 101 and 102.

'Cemetery: LOOS MEMORIAL Country: France Locality: Pas de Calais Visiting Information: Wheelchair access to the cemetery is possible, but may be by alternative entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on 01628 507200. The Panel Numbers quoted at the end of each entry relate to the panels dedicated to the Regiment served with. In some instances where a casualty is recorded as attached to another Regiment, his name may alternatively appear within their Regimental Panels. Please refer to the on-site Memorial Register Introduction to determine the alternative panel numbers if you do not find the name within the quoted Panels. Location Information: Loos-en-Gohelle is a village 5 kilometres north-west of Lens, and Dud Corner Cemetery is located about 1 kilometre west of the village, to the north-east of the N43 the main Lens to Bethune road. Historical Information: Dud Corner Cemetery stands almost on the site of a German strong point, the Lens Road Redoubt, captured by the 15th (Scottish) Division on the first day of the battle. The name "Dud Corner" is believed to be due to the large number of unexploded enemy shells found in the neighbourhood after the Armistice. The Loos Memorial forms the sides and back of Dud Corner Cemetery, and commemorates over 20,000 officers and men who have no known grave, who fell in the area from the River Lys to the old southern boundary of the First Army, east and west of Grenay. On either side of the cemetery is a wall 15 feet high, to which are fixed tablets on which are carved the names of those commemorated. At the back are four small circular courts, open to the sky, in which the lines of tablets are continued, and between these courts are three semicircular walls or apses, two of which carry tablets, while on the centre apse is erected the Cross of Sacrifice. The memorial was designed by Sir Herbert Baker with sculpture by Charles Wheeler. It was unveiled by Sir Nevil Macready on 4 August 1930. No. of Identified Casualties: 20586.⁶'

     Edward James Slyfield was born on 25 November 1899 at Crowthorne, Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at the Easthampstead registration office in the June quarter 1899.^1,2,3 He was the son of George Slyfield Chandler and Pheobe Fanny Stevens.¹ Edward James Slyfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Crowthorne, Berkshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Napier Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, as son, age 12, birthplace Crowthorne, Berkshire.⁴ He died on 18 November 1971 at 75 Church Road, Gatley, Cheshire, England, at age 71; and his death was recorded at N.E. Cheshire record office in the December quarter 1971.^3,5

     Harriett Stevens was born circa 1882 at Highgate, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Stevens and Emma Tripp.¹ Harriett Stevens appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Crowthorne, Berkshire, England, as Sister, age 19, birthplace Highgate, Middlesex.¹

     Francis Herman Theodore Peterson was born in 1902 at Paddington, New South Wales, Australia.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Godfrey Peterson and Kate Brown Macfarlane.¹ Francis Herman Theodore Peterson married Lenna Mcara Glover in 1920 at Victoria, Australia.^1,3,4 Francis Herman Theodore Peterson died on 23 August 1948 at Kew, Victoria, Australia.^3,4

     Frederick Laurence Macfarlane was born in 1888 at Prahran, Victoria, Australia; and his birth was recorded at Prahran, Victoria and the registration number was 32474.^1,3 He was the son of John Edward Macfarlane and Elizabeth Ann Clarke.² Frederick Laurence Macfarlane married Doris Edith Ada Radley in 1916 at Victoria, Australia.^2,4 Frederick Laurence Macfarlane married Bessie Myrtle Hayles circa 1953.² Frederick Laurence Macfarlane died on 5 December 1950 at St Vincent, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.²

      Her married name was Daborn.¹ Harriett Kates Daborn was christened on 1 February 1857 at Horsell, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1857.^4,1,5 She was the daughter of Harriett Daborn.³ Harriett Kates Daborn married John Henry Daborn, son of George Daborn and Mary Ann Tickner, on 29 March 1891 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England; and their marraige was registered in the Chertsey Registration district in the March quarter 1891.^1,2,6 Harriett Kates Daborn appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battersea, London, England, as Wife, age 34, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Battersea, London, England, as Wife, age 44, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁷ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 45 Castle Street, Battersea, London, England, as wife, age 54, birthplace Horsell.⁸ She lived in 1924 at 45 Castle Street, Battersea, London, England.⁹ She died before 18 March 1937; and her death was recorded at Battersea record office in the March quarter 1937.¹⁰ She was buried on 18 March 1937 at Wandsworth, London, England.¹¹

      Her married name was Hone.² Winifred Nellie Fry was born on 30 September 1903 at London, England; and her birth was recorded at Wandsworth registration office in the December quarter 1903.³ She married Horace Cecil Hone, son of Henry Horace Hone and Nellie Emma Elleston, on 31 May 1930 at St Saviour, Battersea, Wandsworth, London, England; and their marriage was record at Battersea registration office in the June quarter 1930.² Winifred Nellie Fry died on 25 October 1994 at Surrey, England, at age 91; and her death was recorded at Surrey Northern registration office in October 1994.⁴

      Kenneth William Pardey also went by the name of Kermit Pardey.³ He was born on 19 March 1927 at Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the June quarter 1927.^1,4 He was the son of Reginald Cyril Pardey and Eva Grace Hancock.¹ Kenneth William Pardey was recorded on a New York Passenger List arriving in the United States of America with his mother and sister, sailing from Southampton, England, on the SS Olympic on 21 May 1930.^2,4,5 He appeared on the census of 1940 at 535 West 162 Street, New York, New York, United States of America, as Kermit Pardey, Son, age 13, birthplace England.³ He lived in 1991 at Ringwood, New Jersey, United States of America.⁶ He lived between 1993 and 2007 at Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America.⁶ He died on 15 November 2007 at Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, at age 80.⁶

      Her married name was Sherwood.² Stella Sutton was born on 1 May 1895 at Chobham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1895.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of George Sutton and Sarah Esther Gains.¹ Stella Sutton was baptized on 16 June 1895 at St Saviour, Chobham, Surrey, England.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 15, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁶ She married Albert Mark Sherwood on 15 July 1925 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1925.^2,7 Stella Sutton died on 6 February 1974 at 172 Nevil Ave, Hove, Sussex, England, at age 78; and her death was recorded at Hove record office in the March quarter 1974.^4,8

     Charles Favell was born circa 1858 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.² He married Ann Daborn, daughter of James Daborn and Mary Smith, on 27 February 1886 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1886.^1,3 Charles Favell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as head, age 37, married, birthplace Huntingdonshire, England.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 45, birthplace Cambridge, Cambridgeshire.² He died in 1905 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the March quarter 1905 at age 47.⁵

      Her married name was Sutton.² Maria Bassett was born circa 1842 at Spitalfields, London, England.¹ She married Edmund Sutton, son of Stephen Sutton and Hannah Slyfield, in 1863; and their marriage was recorded at Shoreditch record office in the March quarter 1863.² Maria Bassett appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Shoreditch, London, England, as Wife, age 29, birthplace Spitafield, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Stoke Newington, London, England, as Head, widow, age 38, birthplace St Lukes, Middlesex.³

     Joseph Howard was born on 1 October 1835 at Chertsey, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Howard and Ann Slyfield.¹ Joseph Howard was christened on 25 October 1835 at St Peter, Chertsey, Surrey, England.^2,3 He appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as age 5, birthplace Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Chertsey, Surrey.¹

      Her married name was Mabbs.¹ Dorothy Alice Maud Freegard was born on 14 May 1920 at Middlesex, England; and her birth was recorded at Edmonton Registration office in the June quarter 1920.^2,3 She married Sidney Mabbs, son of Sydney Mabbs and Lillie Culver, in 1952; and their marriage was recorded at Kensington Registration office in the September quarter 1952.¹ Dorothy Alice Maud Freegard died on 8 May 1999 at Surrey, England, at age 78; and her death was recorded at Kingston Upon Thames Registration office in May 1999.^2,4

      Her married name was Collins.¹ Mary Clear was born in 1818 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Rebecca (?).¹ Mary Clear married John Collins, son of William Collins and Letitia Hammond, circa 1855.¹ Mary Clear appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 53, birthplace Billingshurst, Sussex.¹

     Rebecca (?) was born circa 1790 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Mother, age 81, birthplace Billingshurst, Sussex.¹

     David Albert Ramsey was born on 9 January 1902 at Billericay, Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at Billericay Registration district in the March quarter 1902.^3,1,4 He was the son of Albert Ramsey and Emily Rose Bond.² David Albert Ramsey appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 3 Southend Road, Sun Street, Billericay, Essex, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Billericay, Essex, and he was at school.⁴ He married Eva Theodora Berry in 1925 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the September quarter 1925.^5,6 David Albert Ramsey and Eva Theodora Berry were divorced in 1933.⁷ David Albert Ramsey lived on 29 September 1939 at Essex, England; where he was on the 1939 Register in the Chelmsford area with his Mother.⁸ He died on 13 September 1970 at 111 Swiss Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, England, at age 68; and his death was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the September quarter 1970.^1,9

      Her married name was Aldred.¹ Lilian Elsie Heryet was born in 1899 at Sussex, England; and her birth was recorded at Steyning registration office in theJune quarter 1899.² She married Harry Aldred, son of William Aldred and Lola Collyer, in 1919; and their marriage was recorded at East Preston record office in the December quarter 1919.¹

     Edward Pate was born circa 1900. He married Rose Adelaide Nottridge, daughter of Frank Nottridge and Ada Padwick, in 1924; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1924.¹

      Her married name was Benham. Rose Grace Woods was born on 18 June 1884 at London, England; and her birth was recorded at Strand Registation district in the September quarter 1884.^3,4,5 She was baptized on 31 August 1884 at St Clement Danes, Westminster, London, England; as Daughter of Sarah and Reuben Woods, of 4 Denzil Street.⁶ She married Arthur George Benham, son of George Simpson Benham and Mary Maddocks, on 1 October 1910 at St George the Martyr, Queen Square, Holborn, London, England; and their marriage, after Banns were read, was recorded at Holborn Registration district in the December quarter. Her age at marriage was 21 and his 26.^2,7 Rose Grace Woods appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 61 Shakespeare Road, Acton, London, England, as Wife, age 26, birthplace St Clement, London; married under one year, with no children.⁸ She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Hendon, Middlesex, England, as born in London in 1884.⁹ She and Arthur George Benham lived in 1928 at 97 Queen Victoria Street, City of London, London, England; (Abode 124 Churchfield Road, Acton, W.3.).¹⁰ Rose Grace Woods and Arthur George Benham lived on 29 September 1939 at 27 Derwent Water Road, Acton, London, England; where they were on the 1939 Register, when he was a Certified Public Accountant. Harriet Woods completed the household.⁴ Rose Grace Woods was executrix for her husband and the 1943 National Probate Calendar records he was 'of 27 Derwentwater-road Acton London W.3' and Administration was granted at Llandudno 'to Rose Grace Benham widow' on 8 February 1943.¹ She died on 22 January 1973 at 58 Church Road, Locks Heath, Hampshire, England, at age 88; and her death was recorded at Winchester Registation district in the March quarter 1973.^11,1

     Ethel Bluebell Cole was born in 1918 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1918.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick George Cole and Kezia Ann Searle.¹

     Marjorie Janet Hastings was born on 26 September 1903 at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, England.^1,3,4,5 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 61 Bruce Grove, Tottenham, Middlesex, England, as Daughter of John and Annie Jane Hastings, age 7, birthplace Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire and she was at School. Her parents and siblings completed the houseled.⁴ As of 1927, her married name was Durlacher.¹ She married Montague Samuel Jones, son of Edward Newton Jones and Frances Susannah Durlacher, in 1927 at London, England; and their marriage as Montague S Durlacher and Marjorie J Hastings was recorded at St Martin Registration district in the March quarter 1927.^1,6 Marjorie Janet Hastings played Tennis for Great Britain in the Deaflympics in 1928 at Amsterdam, Netherlands.⁷ She and Montague Samuel Jones lived between 1932 and 1936 at 68 Cresent Road, Wood Green, London, England; and they were on the Electoral Register.² Marjorie Janet Hastings played Tennis for Great Britain in the Deaflympics: doubles Silver, mixed doubles Gold with William Arthur Smith, singles Bronze in 1935 at London, England.^7,8 She may have played Tennis for Great Britain in Deaflympics as listed in the team in 1939 at Stockholm, Sweden.⁹ She lived on 29 September 1939 at 68 Crescent Road, Wood Green, Middlesex, England; where she was on the 1939 Register as age 36, married, occupation 'Dental Mechanic, Retired.⁵' She lived in 1947 at 48 Woodland Rise, Muswell Hill, London, England.¹⁰ As of 1970, her married name was Marshall.¹¹ She married Alexander J Marshall and their marriage was recorded at Devon Central Registration district in the December quarter 1970 at Devon, England.¹¹ She died in 1989 at Middlesex, England; and her death was recorded as Marjorie Janet Marshall at Hillingdon Registration district in the December quarter 1989.^1,3

     Jack Joseph Garrett Patching was born on 13 August 1915 at Goodwood, South Australia, Australia.^1,2,3 He was the son of Herbert George Patching and May Gertrude Philbrook.¹ Jack Joseph Garrett Patching married Mavis Olive Maud Mead on 30 May 1936 at South Australia, Australia; and they are believed to have had issue.^2,4 Jack Joseph Garrett Patching enlisted in the Australian Army during WWII at Gherang, Victoria, giving his next of kin as Mavis Patching; his Service Number was SX23633 (S30466) on 7 July 1942.² He was Discharged from the Australian Army and his posting at Discharge was Sergeant with 2/2 HQ Guard Battalion on 21 March 1947.² He and Mavis Olive Maud Mead were divorced on 11 September 1948; and the following notice was published in The Advertiser (Adelaide), regarding the Law Courts, Cause List, Supreme Court, 'Undefended Matrimonial Actions Before Mr Justice Abbott - Divorces Granted... yesterday:... Jack Joseph Garrett Patching, of Unley road, Unley, against Mavis Olive Maud Patching, of Unley road, Malvern, for adultery with Donald Martin, of Henley Beach road, Brooklyn Park. Mr. Mathews for Patching.⁵' Jack Joseph Garrett Patching was 'was one of the heads of bonds underwear over here [in Australia] and lived on Sydney harbour so it was always a treat to go and stay with them' writes his cousin.^1,6 He died on 17 January 1950 at South Australia, Australia, at age 34.⁷ He was buried on 21 February 1950 at Enfield General Cemetery/Enfield Memorial Park, Clearview, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; after the following Funeral Notice was placed in The Advertiser (Adelaide) on the previous Friday:

'PATCHING.— THE FRIENDS of the late Mr. JACK JOSEPH GARRETT PATCHING. ex-SX23633. Sergeant. 2nd Australian Headquarters Guard Battalion are respectfully informed that his Funeral will leave the residence of his sister (Mrs. L. Jones). 36 Wells street, Stepney, on SATURDAY, at 10.30 a.m., for the Returned Services' Section of the Enfield General Cemetery...'
His last abode was Stepney, South Australia, and he was buried in Row A, Site Number 7.^8,9

     James Taylor was baptized on 10 October 1880 at Christ Church, Ottershaw, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Taylor and Sarah Crittenden.¹ James Taylor appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Son, age 8 months, birthplace Chertsey, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Chertsey, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as son, age 20, birthplace Chertsey, Surrey.⁴

     Francis R Holmes was born in 1922 at Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the September quarter 1922.¹ He was the son of William Holmes and Phoebe Mildred Fosberry.¹

      Her married name was Fosberry.¹ Rose Ada Cooke was born on 20 November 1901 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Epsom Registration district in the December quarter 1901.^2,3 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 25 Lower Court Road, Epsom, Surrey, England, as Step-Daughter, age 9, birthplace Epsom, Surrey, and she was at school. Ernest Edward Millsom was Head of the household and his wife was Emily Ada Millsom. Her brother Walter Henry Cooke, Step-Sister Mary Peggy Millsom and a Lodger completed the household.⁴ She married Frederick Albert Fosberry, son of William Fosberry and Mary Ann Tune, in 1926 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Epsom Registration district in the June quarter 1926.¹ Rose Ada Cooke and Frederick Albert Fosberry lived on 29 September 1939 at Surrey, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Epsom and Ewell area.⁵ Rose Ada Cooke died in 1987 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey Mid-Eastern Registration district in October 1987.²

     Albert Peter Fosberry was born in 1927 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Epsom Registration district in the March quarter 1927.³ He was the son of Frederick Albert Fosberry and Rose Ada Cooke.¹

     Ronald John Atkins was born in 1921 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1921.^1,2 He was the son of Fred Atkins and Agnes Alice Howe.¹ Ronald John Atkins married Lily Vaughan on 24 April 1945 at St Mary, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey N W registration office in the June quarter 1945.^3,4 Ronald John Atkins emigrated in 1958 from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.⁴

     Richard Thomas Todman was baptized on 10 March 1867 at Weybridge, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey Registration office in the March quarter 1867.^2,3,4 He married Alice Atkins, daughter of Thomas Atkins and Jane Baigeant, on 7 June 1897 at St Mary, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1897.^1,5 Richard Thomas Todman appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Weybridge, Surrey, England, as head, married, age 34, birthplace Weybridge, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 72 Prairie Road, Addlestone, Surrey, England, as Visitor, age 44, Widowed, birthplace Weybridge, Surrey, England.⁶ He died before 27 October 1926; and his death was recorded at Chertsey Registration office in the December quarter 1926 at age 59.⁷ He was buried on 27 October 1926 at St James, Weybridge, Surrey, England.⁸

     Richard Victor Todman was born on 26 September 1897 at Weybridge, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1897.^1,2,3 He was the son of Richard Thomas Todman and Alice Atkins.¹ Richard Victor Todman appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Weybridge, Surrey, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Weybridge, Surrey.¹ He married Lilian Mary Denyer on 14 October 1922 at St Paul, Addlestone, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1922.^4,5 Richard Victor Todman died on 5 January 1973 at 15 Old Palace Road, Weybridge, Surrey, England, at age 75; and his death was recorded at Surrey Northern Registration office in the March quarter 1973.^3,6

      Her married name was Dumville.³ Alice Rose Mary Todman was born on 27 September 1899 at Weybridge, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1899.^1,2,4 She was the daughter of Richard Thomas Todman and Alice Atkins.¹ Alice Rose Mary Todman appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Weybridge, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 1, birthplace Weybridge, Surrey.¹ She married Nicholas John Dumville on 23 August 1924 at St Mary, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1924.³ Alice Rose Mary Todman died in February 1991 at Surrey, England, at age 91; and her death was recorded at Surrey South Eastern Registration office in February 1991.⁴

      Henry Karo Emanuel was also known as Karo Emanuel.³ He was born on 13 May 1901 at Cheltenham, Cargill Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and his birth was announced in the Otago Witness two days later.^1,4 He was the son of Abraham Isaac Emanuel and Bertha Mendelsohn.¹ Henry Karo Emanuel was educated at New Zealand; at some of the following schools mentioned in his school files: Arthur Street, Dunedin, 1906-1909 and Normal School, Dunedin, 1910-1913.⁵ He 'satisfied the examiner in Roman Law for the Barristers Examination' at the New Zealand University Degree Examinations, Art, Science and Law, according to the Evening Post of 10 January 1924 at University of Otago, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.⁶ He married Beulah Schneideman on 6 April 1925 at The Synagogue, Auckland, New Zealand; as 'fourth daughter of Mr and Mrs Isidore Schneideman, Auckland' and 'only son of Mrs A Emanuel and the late A Emanuel of Dunedin.^2,7,8 Henry Karo Emanuel appeared in an article in New Zealand Truth: 'Emanuel in Easy Street, Bright Young Legal Ornament Explains His Downfall, How He Robbed Peter to Pay Paul' dated 30 September 1926 and 7 October 1926 'Five Years, Emanuel Gets His Deserts' ('two years' imprisonment with hard labor, to be followed by three years' reformative detention'). He was described as a 'dark-haired, slightly stooped lawyer of 25 years'. 'In his eloquent appeal for leniency Lawyer Singer said: "There is little doubt, in fact there is no doubt, that his mind is not normal. He is mentally unhinged...Although only 25, Emanuel has been working in practice in Auckland since 1923. Hard work as a student earned him his LL.B. degree, but it has also had another effect. He devoted so much of his time to his studies that he had an attack of brain fever..."⁹ ' He is recorded in documents from the High Court Auckland, Department of Justice, stored in Auckland miscelleaneous files with the following heading: 'In the matter of The Law Practitioners Act 1908. Associated names. Henry Karo Emanuel' in 1926.¹⁰ He and Beulah Schneideman lived in 1935 at 157 Tweed Street, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand; where they were listed on the Electoral Roll; she was given as Married and he was a Journalist.¹¹ Henry Karo Emanuel and Beulah Schneideman lived in 1938 at 146 Oriental Parade, Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand; where they were listed on the Electoral Roll; she was given as Married and he was a Company Manager.¹¹ Henry Karo Emanuel and Beulah Schneideman lived between 1946 and 1963 at 6 Bristow Place, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand; where they were listed on the Electoral Roll; she was given as Married/Domestic Duties and he was a Director/Company Director.¹² Henry Karo Emanuel and Beulah Schneideman lived between 1972 and 1981 at 28 Rama Crescent, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand; where they were listed on the Electoral Roll; she was again given as Married and he was a Company Director.¹³ Henry Karo Emanuel was listed in A Standard for the People, which is a book edited by Stephen I. Levine to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Wellington Hebrew Congregation 1843-1993.¹⁴ He died on 28 July 1985 at Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, at age 84.^15,16 He was the subject of an obituary published in the Otago Daily Times with the comment: 'London Book Club Bookshops Founder dies' on 1 August 1985 at Otago, New Zealand.¹⁵ He was cremated at Makara Cemetery, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, and had a service before cremation.^16,17

      Her married name was Baigent.¹ Elen Maud Coleman was born on 27 October 1896 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Epsom registration office in the December quarter 1896.^1,2,3 She married Reginald George Baigent, son of Charles Frederick Baigent and Elizabeth Gibbons, on 22 July 1939 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey SW registration office in the September quarter 1939.^1,4 Elen Maud Coleman died in April 1995 at Berkshire, England, at age 98; and her death was recorded at Bracknell Registration district in April 1995.^1,2

     Nellie Eliza White was born in 1898 at Stoke Newington, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Hackney Registration districe in the March quarter 1898.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alfred White and Mary Ann Baigent.¹ Nellie Eliza White appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Stoke Newington, London, England, as daughter, age 3, birthplace Stoke Newington, London.¹

     Ivor Percy Gubby was born on 17 May 1933 at Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Aldershot record office in the March quarter 1933.^1,2 He was the son of Frank Gubby and Margaret Mary Purse.¹

     Mary Emma White was born on 30 May 1900 at Stoke Newington, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred White and Mary Ann Baigent.¹ Mary Emma White appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Stoke Newington, London, England, as daughter, age 10 months, birthplace Stoke Newington, London.¹

      Her married name was Emanuel.¹ Bertha Mendelsohn was born on 27 October 1873 at High Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Louis Mendelsohn and Leah Jones Levason.¹ Bertha Mendelsohn had her birth announced in The Otago Daily Times as 'at her residence, High street, Mrs L Mendelsohn, of a daughter' on 30 October 1873.³ She was educated on 23 December 1890 at Otago Girls High School, Otago, New Zealand; and it was reported in the Otago Witness that she was awarded a prize in the Upper School Fourth Form for Sewing.⁴ She and Abraham Isaac Emanuel were engaged on 10 August 1899; as announced in the Otago Witness: 'The engagement has been announced of Miss Bertha Mendelsohn, daughter of Mr L. Mendelsohn. J.P., of this city, to Mr Abe Emanuel, representative of Messrs Arthur Briscoe and Co., Dunedin.⁵' Bertha Mendelsohn married Abraham Isaac Emanuel on 7 March 1900 at Otago, New Zealand; and an announcement was made in the Otago Daily Times of 13 March 1900. Also the following announcement was published in the Otago Witness of 15 March 1900: 'EMANUEL— MENDELSOHN.— On the 7th March, at the Synagogue, by the 'Rev. A. T. Chodowski, Abraham J. Emanuel, eldest son of M. Emanuel, Sydney, to Bertha Mendelsohn, second daughter of Louis Mendelsohn, Dunedin'.

Also in the same edition of the newspaper there was a full report on the wedding as follows:

'A JEWISH WEDDING.
For the first time for some years past a marriage was solemnised in the Dunedin Synagogue on the 8th, and the ceremony excited a good deal of interest and attracted an unusual amount of attention, particularly from the fair sex. Before the hour when the Synagogue was opened people began to assemble in its vicinity in such numbers as to make it very difficult for anyone to reach the entrance, and soon after 2 o'clock the edifice was full of people who had been able to present tickets of admission, so that very few of those who had not been invited were able to witness the ceremony. It is not unusual for Jewish marriages to prove very attractive to others than the co-religionists of the contracting parties, and the ceremony is very beautiful and impressively solemn; some of the prayers and the addresses are given in English, as well as in Hebrew, while, of course, the choral service has a common language for all who are musical. There is the fact, too, that the opportunities of witnessing the solemnisation of marriage according to the ritual and with the ceremonies immemorial among " the chosen people," are not of frequent occurrence in this colony. A little curiosity, therefore, was quite natural, and as it was accompanied by the best of good wishes, could not be regarded as in any way objectionable. The conduct of the people outside as well as inside the sacred edifice was quite in keeping with the occasion.

'The contracting parties are well-known and respected members of the Jewish community —namely, Mr Abraham Emanuel, who is engaged in commercial pursuits, and Miss Bertha Mendelsohn, the daughter of Mr Louis Mendelsohn, whose residence in Dunedin dates back for a period of 32 years. The ceremony was one that is not easily described. As already mentioned, the body and galleries of the synagogue were filled with friends and respectful and interested spectators, and taste rather than profusion had been exercised in the floral decorations, which were, however, sufficient and remarkably good. The Rabbi, the Rev. A. T. Catawissa, was waiting in his official vestments; the choir, largely composed of excellent lady vocalists, having Miss Joel as organist and Mr Reverts as conductor, was in readiness in the gallery, and punctually at" half-past 2 o'clock the bridegroom, Mr Emanuel, entered the synagogue, accompanied by Mr and Mrs P. Selig, and his brothers, Messrs Louis and Henry Emanuel, as best men. The afternoon service was then read by the Rev. Mr Chodowski, and at its close he called upon the bridegroom, who thereupon signed the marriage agreement in the presence of witnesses, the witnesses being the minister of the congregation, Mr H. Hyman (its president), and Mr D. E. Theomin (its vice-president). Shortly afterwards, the Rabbi took his place before the canopy — a great square of the richest blue velvet, trimmed with white, and supported at each corner by massive poles, held by boys. A voluntary pealed from the organ, and then the bride, Miss Mendelsohn, accompanied hy her father, who gave her away, and bridesmaids, entered the synagogue and took up their stations under the canopy. The bride was charmingly robed in a dress of white duchesse satin, handsomely trimmed with real lace, chiffon, and sprays of orange blossom. She wore the customary wreath and veil, and carried a handsome shower bouquet, tied with hand-painted white silk ribbon, the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by five bridesmaids — Miss A. Mendelsohn (her sister), who was attired in a white embroidered muslin, profusely trimmed with Valenciennes lace, and wore a large picture hat and carried a shower bouquet; the Misses Leah and Beryl Selig (her nieces) and the Misses Hanchen and Bertha Chodowski (daughters of the Rabbi) who were all similarly dressed in white embroidered muslin frocks and large white chiffon hats trimmed with satin baby ribbon, each carrying a wicker basket filled with white sweet peas and maiden hair ferns. The bridesmaids wore brooches of gold pins and stars, bearing the initials of the bride and groom, the gift of the latter. As soon as the bride stood under the canopy, the bridegroom, attended by Mr and Mrs P. Selig, who acted as his sponsors (Mrs Selig wearing a handsome dress of two shades of petunia bengaline, trimmed with silk and velvet to match, with velvet torque to suit) was led to the canopy, entering from the other side and standing to the front and right of the minister and to the left of the bride. The Rabbi commenced by intoning a prayer in the Hebrew tongue, and the next portion of the marriage service was the presentation of a small goblet of wine to the bride—a ceremony that was subsequently repeated. The bride having sipped of the wine presented the goblet to the bridegroom, who did likewise. The ring, that indispensable symbol, common to so many ceremonies for the union of true hearts, was then placed up the bride's finger by the bridegroom, and the Rabbi, addressing her, said: ''It is my duty, to inform you that having accepted that ring from Mr Emanuel you are now his wife according to the Law of Moses and of Israel". The marriage agreement was then read in Hebrew and in English, and the Rabbi addressed first the bride, then the bridegroom, and then both jointly, speaking of mutual duty, confidence and love, of their responsibility to God, and of the claims of religion. The address was impressively delivered, and was eloquent and appropriate, and concluded with prayer and benediction in English and Hebrew. After this the Rabbi took the goblet of wine in his hand, said a prayer over it, and presented it to the bride and bridegroom who sipped it again for the second lime. The glass was then placed on the floor and crushed beneath the bridegroom's foot, and this concluded the ceremony. Many reasons have been assigned for the custom of breaking a glass, which is inseperable from a Jewish; but the real reason for it, we are informed, is that it is emblematical of the frailly of life and happiness. The bride and groom left the Synagogue amidst hearty congratulations and good wishes for their happiness. A reception was held subsequently at the Choral Hall, which was beautifully decorated, and where the numerous guests were bountifully entertained. The wedding presents were very numerous and valuable, fully £400 worth of presents being received. At the reception the toast of the bride and bridegroom was proposed by the Rev. Mr Chodowski, and a suitable response was made by Mr Emanuel. Other toasts proposed were the health of the Rev. Mr Chodowski and of Mr Mendelsohn. Vocal items were contributed by Miss Lichtenstein, the Misses Marks, and Miss Lang, and Mrs Montague played the "Wedding March". The bride and bridegroom left for their honeymoon amidst good wishes and a perfect deluge of rice.

'The travelling dress of the bride was made of brown bengaline trimmed with pink silk and brown velvet, with toque to match.^1,6,7'

Bertha Mendelsohn died on 2 July 1967 at Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand, at age 93; and her death was recorded as 93 years.^8,9 She was cremated at Karori Cemetery, Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.^8,10,11

      Her married name was Polak.³ Miriam Sarah Emanuel was born on 17 June 1902 at Cheltenham, Cargill Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and her birth was recorded in New Zealand.^1,4 She was the daughter of Abraham Isaac Emanuel and Bertha Mendelsohn.¹ Miriam Sarah Emanuel was educated on 22 June 1907 at Arthur Street School, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; when she was admitted.² She left Arthur Street School and her destination was Normal School on 16 December 1907.² She lived between 1910 and 1915 at 229 Leith Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.⁵ She was educated between 31 January 1910 and 17 December 1915 at Normal School, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand; and her destination was the Technical School. Address 229 Leith Street.⁵ She was educated between 1916 and 1919 at Technical School, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand.⁶ She married Salomon Polak on 5 June 1922 at The Synagogue, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand; and their marriage was recorded in New Zealand. Rev. S. A. Goldstein conducted the service assisted by Rev. Salas.^3,7,8 Miriam Sarah Emanuel and Salomon Polak had their marriage announced in the Auckland Star. He was the 'fifth son of Mrs M Polak of Amsterdam (Holland)' and she was the 'eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Emanuel, of Herne Bay, Auckland' on 27 June 1922.⁸ Miriam Sarah Emanuel lived between 1928 and 1935 at 9 Harbour Street, Auckland West, Auckland, New Zealand; where she was recorded on the Electoral Roll as married.⁹ She lived in 1949 at 4 Manoora, Ramsgate Avenue, Bondi Beach, Phillip, New South Wales, Australia; where she was doing home duties.¹⁰ She died on 12 February 1960 at New South Wales, Australia, at age 57.¹¹ She was the subject of an obituary in the Sydney Morning Herald, as age 59, late of North Bondi on 13 February 1960.¹² She was buried on 15 February 1960 at Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹³

     Vivian Bernard Readwin was born on 1 August 1919 at Middlesex, England; and her birth was recorded at Barnet record office in the September quarter 1919.¹ She was the daughter of Bernard Readwin and Bertha Olive Spong.¹ Vivian Bernard Readwin died in November 1998 at London, England, at age 79; and his death was recorded at Havering registration office in November 1998.²

     John Wilton Rix was born in 1899; and his birth was recorded at Sheppey registration office in the June quarter 1899.² He married Dorothy Spong, daughter of Frederick John Spong and Flora Ridewood, in 1922; and their marriage was recorded at Willesden record office in the September quarter 1922.¹ John Wilton Rix emigrated on 19 September 1924 from New York, United States of America; arrived aboard Berengaria at New York 19 Sep 1924.³

     Sally Searle was christened on 27 January 1803 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Searle and Sarah Cobbett.¹

     Robert Stanley Rix was born in 1906 at Norfolk, England; and his birth was recorded at Erpingham registration office in the March quarter 1906.² He married Frances Louise Slyfield, daughter of Harry Slyfield and Clara Louisa Hunter, in 1933 at Staffordshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Litchfield registration office in the September quarter 1933.³

     Jane Searle was christened on 31 January 1805 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Searle and Sarah Cobbett.¹

     William Badcock was born circa 1896. He married Dora Phyllis Stevens, daughter of David Stevens and Edith Annie Boxall, on 16 February 1923 at Christ Church, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1923.^1,2

     Albert William Ovens was born on 26 April 1876 at Chilworth, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Hambledon registration office in the June quarter 1876.^2,3,4 He was baptized on 21 June 1876 at St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England.⁴ He married Sophia Hetty Stevens, daughter of Robert Stevens and Jane Pullen, on 1 July 1899 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1899.^1,5 Albert William Ovens appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey, England, as head, married, age 24, birthplace Chilworth, Surrey.² The sealing for Albert William Ovens was cancelled on 2 April 1911 at 7 Hale Villas, Shackleford, Woking, Surrey, England; as head, married, age 34, birthplace Chilworth, Surrey.⁶ He died in 1945 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Western registration office in the March quarter 1945.⁷