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     Alice Maria Matthews was born in 1862 at Binfield, Berkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the March quarter 1862.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Matthews and Ann Slyfield.¹ Alice Maria Matthews appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 9, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 73 Harcourt Terrace, Kensington, London, England, as Servant, age 19, birthplace Binfield, Bucks.³

     Florence Matthews was born circa 1860 at Binfield, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Matthews and Ann Slyfield.¹ Florence Matthews appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.¹

     Margaret Kate Mathews was born in 1871 at Binfield, Berkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the March quarter 1871.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Matthews and Ann Slyfield.¹ Margaret Kate Mathews appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 3 months, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Kate Matthews daughter, age 10, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.³

     Selina Mathews was born circa 1864 at Binfield, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Matthews and Ann Slyfield.¹ Selina Mathews appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 7, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Lillelia Matthews daughter, age 18, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.²

     William Hill Mathews was born in 1867 at Binfield, Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the March quarter 1867.¹ He was the son of William Matthews and Ann Slyfield.¹ William Hill Mathews appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 4, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.¹ He married Ellen Hall in 1894; and their marriage was recorded at St Georges Hanover Square Registation office in the September quarter 1894.² William Hill Mathews appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Islington, London, England, as head, age 34, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.²

      Her married name was Watmore.¹ Selina Susan Sainsbury was born circa 1850 at Warminster, Wiltshire, England.¹ She married William Watmore in 1897; and their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1897 at Headington Record office.²

     Loughlin Webb was born circa 1826 at Binfield, Berkshire, England.^1,2 He married Caroline Slyfield, daughter of Richard Slyfield and Mary Kingston, in 1849; and their marriage was recorded at Reading record office in the March quarter 1849.^1,2 Loughlin Webb appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Head, married, age 25, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.² He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Longlin Webb, head, married, age 33, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire and he was a Brick Manufacturer.³ He died in 1864; and his death was recorded at Easthampsted record office in the December quarter 1864.⁴

     Loughlin Webb was born in 1849 at Binfield, Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded in the June quarter 1849 at the Easthampstead record office.^1,2 He was the son of Loughlin Webb and Caroline Slyfield.¹ Loughlin Webb appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.¹ He died in 1853; and his Death was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the March quarter 1853.³

     Elizabeth Webb was born in 1851 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the March quarter 1851.^1,2 She was the daughter of Loughlin Webb and Caroline Slyfield.¹ Elizabeth Webb appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Easthampstead, Berkshire.¹ She died in 1852; and her Death was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the December quarter 1852.³

     Fanny Ann Webb was born in 1855 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the September quarter 1855.^1,2 She was the daughter of Loughlin Webb and Caroline Slyfield.¹ Fanny Ann Webb appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace Easthampsead, Berkshire.¹ She died in 1864 at Berkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Easthampstead registration office in the September quarter 1864.³

     George Henry Webb was born in 1859 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the June quarter 1859.^1,2 He was the son of Loughlin Webb and Caroline Slyfield.¹ George Henry Webb appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Easthampstead, Berkshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as Stepson, age 11, birthplace Easthampstead, Berkshire.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as Lodger, age 21, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.⁴ He married Harriett North in 1882 at Berkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Easthampstead registration office in the September quarter 1882.⁵ George Henry Webb appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as head, age 32, married, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as head, age 42, birthplace Easthampstead, Berkshire.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Common, 3 Dunley Villas, Forest Road, Binfield, Berkshire, England, as head, age 52, married, birthplace Easthampstead, Berkshire.⁸ He died in 1933 at Berkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Wallingford registration offcei in the June quarter 1933.⁹

     Leslie Webb was born in 1861 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Loughlin Webb and Caroline Slyfield.¹ Leslie Webb appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 2 months, birthplace, Easthampstead, Berkshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Binfield, Berkshire, England, as step-son, age 20, unmarried, birthplace Easthampsted.² He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Stanwell, Middlesex, England, as Lodger, age 28, male, birthplace Bracknell, Berkshire.³

     Mary Ann Webb was born in 1857 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the September quarter 1857.^1,2 She was the daughter of Loughlin Webb and Caroline Slyfield.¹ Mary Ann Webb appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Easthampstead, Berkshire.¹ She died in 1864; and her Death was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the December quarter 1864.³

     William Edward Webb was born on 11 May 1853 at Binfield, Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the June quarter 1853.^2,3,1 He was the son of Loughlin Webb and Caroline Slyfield.² William Edward Webb appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Easthampstead, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England, as Nephew, age 17, birthplace Binfield, Berkshire.⁴ He married Annie Badcock circa 1880.⁵ William Edward Webb appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 75 Dolphin Street, Monmouthshire, Wales, as head, age 27, married, birthplace Bracknell, Berkshire, England.⁵ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, as Wm E Webb, head, age 37, married, birthplace Bracknell, Berkshire, England.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, as head, age 47, married, birthplace Brackcell, Berkshire, England.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 21 Walmer Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, as head, age 57, married, birthplace Bracknell, Berkshire, England.⁸ He died in 1924 at Monmouthshire, Wales; and his death was recorded at Newport registration office in the March quarter 1924.⁹

     James Channell was born on 4 June 1837 at St Mary, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 He married Elizabeth Hannah Slyfield, daughter of John Slyfield and Charlotte Turner, on 23 November 1863 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1863.^1,2,4 James Channell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Head, married, birthplace Chiddingfold, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Edwards Cottages, Wandsworth, London, England, as Head, married, age 44, birthplace Chittenfold, Hampshire.⁵

     Edward George Channell was born on 26 October 1870 at Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Channell and Elizabeth Hannah Slyfield.¹ Edward George Channell was baptized on 4 December 1870 at Woking St John, Woking, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded as Edwarin George Chanell at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1870.^1,3,4 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Edwards Cottages, Wandsworth, London, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁵ He married Emily May Freeman on 4 September 1894 at St Anne, Wandsworth, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth Registration district in the September quarter 1894.^6,7 Edward George Channell appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wandsworth, London, England, as head, age 30, married, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.⁸ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 1A Headworth Road, Lower Tooting, London, England, as head, age 40, married, birthplace Woking, Surrey, England.⁹ He died in 1940 at Berkshire, England; and his death was recorded at Reading registration office in the March quarter 1940.¹⁰

     James Channell was baptized on 6 November 1864 at Holy Trinity, West End, Chobham, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded as James Chenell at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1864.^1,2 He was the son of James Channell and Elizabeth Hannah Slyfield.¹ James Channell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Edwards Cottages, Wandsworth, London, England, as Son, age 17, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.³ He married Louisa Dorling on 18 July 1886 at Summertown, Wandsworth, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the September quarter 1886.^4,5,6 James Channell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wandsworth, London, England, as head, married, age 26, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tooting Graveney, London, England, as Head, married, age 36, birthplace Knaphill, Woking, Surrey.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 26 Thorndean Street, Earlsfield, Wandsworth, London, England, as head, age 46, married, birthplace Woking.⁸

     William John Channell was baptized on 26 January 1868 at Bisley, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1868.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Channell and Elizabeth Hannah Slyfield.¹ William John Channell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Edwards Cottages, Wandsworth, London, England, as Son, age 14, birthplace Bisley, Surrey.⁴

     Elizabeth Jane Channell was baptized on 24 August 1873 at St Luke, Chelsea, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Chelsea registration office in the September quarter 1873.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Channell and Elizabeth Hannah Slyfield.¹ Elizabeth Jane Channell appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 4 Edwards Cottages, Wandsworth, London, England, as Daughter, age 8, birthplace Chelsea, Middlesex.¹

      Her married name was Channell.¹ Louisa Dorling was born circa 1866 at Suffolk, England.¹ She married James Channell, son of James Channell and Elizabeth Hannah Slyfield, on 18 July 1886 at Summertown, Wandsworth, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth record office in the September quarter 1886.^1,2,3 Louisa Dorling appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wandsworth, London, England, as Wife, age 25, birthplace Suffolk.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tooting Graveney, London, England, as Wife, age 34, birthplace Suffolk.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 26 Thorndean Street, Earlsfield, Wandsworth, London, England, as wife, age 43, birthplace Suffolk, England.⁵

     Minnie Elizabeth Channell was born in 1888 at Wandsworth, London, England; and her birth was recorded as Minnie Elizabeth Channel at wandsworth record office in the March quarter 1888.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Channell and Louisa Dorling.¹ Minnie Elizabeth Channell appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wandsworth, London, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Wandsworth, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tooting Graveney, London, England, as Daughter, age 13, birthplace Wandsworth, London.³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 26 Thorndean Street, Earlsfield, Wandsworth, London, England, as, daughter, age 24, single.⁴

      Her married name was Dalleywater.² Esmé Ruth Daborn was born on 9 October 1902 at Norfolk, England; and her birth was recorded at Freebridge L record office in the December quarter 1902.^1,3 She was the daughter of Francis James Daborn and Alice Elkington.¹ Esmé Ruth Daborn appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Church Hill, Congham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, as daughter, age 8, birthplace Congham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.⁴ She married William Edward Dalleywater in 1928 at Buckinghamshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Aylesbury record office in the June quarter 1928.² Esmé Ruth Daborn died in 1954 at Sussex, England; and her death was recorded at Worthing Registration office in 1954.⁵

     Emanuel Emanuel was born on 2 February 1834 at London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Emanuel and Jane Lazarus.¹ Emanuel Emanuel appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Petticoat Lane, Aldgate, London, England, as age 7, birthplace Middlesex.³ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Whitechapel, London, England, as Son, age 18, birthplace Middlesex, and he was a Teacher.¹

He and Lewis Emanuel emigrated in 1852; England to United States of America 'via Australia and Peru.⁴' Emanuel Emanuel lived in 1860 at Township 8, Angels Camp, Calaveras, California, United States of America; and he was an Apothecary, age 26 years, on the United States Federal Census.^5,6 He recorded in later life as being affiliated to Emanu-el Synagogue, San Francisco and he did not marry.² He lived in 1870 at 48 South Park, Ward 9, San Francisco, California, United States of America; and he was a Furniture Manufacturer, who was living with his brother Lewis and family at the time of the 1870 Census, age 36.^7,8 He appeared on the census of 1880 at 1009 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California, United States of America, as 'Other' among a total of 18, in the household of Joseph Baumgarten, an Austraian Cloth Merchant. He was single, age 46, birthplace England, and he was a Furniture Manufacturer.^9,10 He lived in 1892 at Corner of Geary & Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California, United States of America; and he was a Furniture Manufacturer.^11,12

He died on 16 April 1899 at San Francisco, California, United States of America, at age 65; age 65.^13,14 He was buried at Home of Peace Jewish Cemetery, Colma, California, United States of America.^13,14 He was the subject of an obituary published in The San Francisco Chronicle and he described as of Geary Street, San Francisco.²

      Sylvester Joseph Emanuel was also known as Silvester Emanuel.³ He was born on 14 October 1840 at 146 Rosemary Lane, Wapping, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Whitechapel Registration district in the December quarter 1840.^4,1,3,5,6,7 He recorded as having early faith affiliation with Hambro Synagogue.^6,7 He was the son of Joseph Emanuel and Jane Lazarus.¹ Sylvester Joseph Emanuel appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Petticoat Lane, Aldgate, London, England, as Silvester Emanuel, age 7 months, birthplace Middlesex.⁴ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Whitechapel, London, England, as Son, age 15 (or ?), birthplace Middlesex, and he was a Scholar.⁸ He emigrated in 1859 from London, England; to Australia.^7,6 He the Bendigo Advertiser reported: 'A SERIOUS CHARGE.-Michael Barrow, who had been remanded on a charge of violently assaulting Sylvester Joseph Emanuel, was brought up. Sergeant Drought stated that, the prisoner had, when previously charged, been let out on bail; but had been re-arrested on the previous night, in consequence of the dangerous state of the prosecutor. It had been found requisite to have the prosecutor's dying depositions taken that morning before the Police Magistrate, as the doctor had given an opinion that he could not live many hours. The Bench remanded him for a week, or, in the event of tho prosecutor's death, to be brought lip before the Coroner.' on 31 July 1860.⁹ He died on 3 August 1860 at Junction Bendigo, Victoria, Australia, at age 19; and he died 'as the result of a fight - assailant convicted of manslaughter'. Cause of death 'phrenitis from severe skull injuries/manslaughter.^10,7,11' He was buried; according to a report in the Bendigo Advertiser of 6 August 1860:

'THE ASSAULT AT VIEW POINT.

'The District Coroner empanelled a jury on Saturday, at the Shamrock Hotel, to inquire into the circumstances of the death of Sylvester Joseph Emanuel. After the jury had been sworn, they proceeded to view the body, and on their return, the Coroner, after a few brief remarks, adjourned the case to Tuesday next, 7th August, at eleven o'clock.

'In the afternoon a post mortem examination was made, performed by Dr. Hunt, in the presence of Drs. Boyd, Landvoight, Cruickshanks, Atkinson, Burnett, and Dow. It would appear that there had been inflammatory action of the membranes of the brain, causing suppuration. The depressed bones seemed to have been raised very neatly and placed in position, and all seemed to have been done that surgical aid could do.

'On Sunday afternoon the deceased was conveyed to his last resting place, at the White Hills Cemetery, A large and respectable number of members of his persuasion followed him to the grave.'

According to a further report in the Bendigo Advertiser of 8 August 1860:

'THE LATE FATAL ASSAULT AT VIEW POINT.

'The adjourned inquiry info the circumstances connected with the death of Sylvester Joseph Emanuel, was resumed yesterday at the Shamrock Hotel, before the District Coroner and a special jury. The following is the jury impannnelled:- W. C. Tully (foreman), W. Heffman, James Taylor, J. N. Macariney, P. Guttteridge, G. P. Joseph, Edmund Huxtable, Edward Ryan, John Davis, W. M. Bennett, - Cohen, and W. Crawshaw.

'The prisoner, Michael Barrow, was present in custody during the inquiry. Mr. O'Loughlin appeared in his behalf. The following evidence was adduced:-

'John Schleger, cellarman at Abbott's Hotel, deposed that he was in the bar below on the night of last Tuesday week. The deceased and prisoner were playing billiards together. He saw them both go outside into the yard, when he heard them quarrelling together. A short time afterwards deceased returned to the cellar, holding a handkerchief to his nose, which was bleeding. Prisoner came in afterwards. Witness heard deceased say to prisoner "It is not fair play to strike me. If you want to fight I'll fight you."
They were quarrelling and prisoner would not pay for his game, as he had not finished. They quarrelled, and prisoner took up a gingerbeer bottle and threw it at deceased. It did not hit him, and prisoner then took up a cue, but was prevented from striking deceased by a man named Hollier and another named Marney; Shortly after they did so, deceased said, to prisoner, " If you don't like to fight, then take that," slapping the prisoner's face. The men that were playing bagatelle then came up and wanted to fight, tho deceased. The deceased, these two players, and the prisoner then commenced quarrelling. Witness closed the bar at twelve o'clock. Witness advised deceased, while prisoner was standing by, not to go home, but to go into witness's room. He did so, as the prisoner was looking very wild. Witness said he forgot to mention that after deceased gave prisoner the slap in the face, the latter said, " Wait till I get you alone ; I'll give you a good mark." Deceased would not take his advice about staying, but shortly afterwards he went, but, followed by prisoner, in a great hurry. Deceased was quite sober when he left. Believes the prisoner was also sober. He had frequently before seen the deceased and prisoner together in the cellar, but never saw them quarrelling.

'By Mr. O'Loughlin: It. was after deceased and prisoner went out into the yard that he heard the quarreling!ling. He didn't hear Emanuel say any-thing before he threw the gingerbeer bottle at him. Emanuel did nothing when it was thrown at him. He did not pay such particular attention to what Emanuel did, as he had to pay attention to his business. It was after prisoner took the cue, that deceased struck prisoner in the face. Prisoner did not strike deceased with the cue, as he was prevented by the men standing by. For all witness knew prisoner might have gone home instead of following deceased, when he went out. He did not see that prisoner had a black eye after he was struck by deceased.

'Lachlan O'Loughlin, Police Magistrate of the Sandhurst District, produced the dying deposition of the deceased, taken on the morning of the 30th July. Before taking his deposition, witness asked him if he was aware of his condition; to which question deceased replied he had no hope of recovery that he knew he was on the brink of the grave. Deceased appeared to have all his faculties clear and unimpaired. The prisoner was then brought into the room, when deceased said he knew him, and that his name was Barrow. He then made the declaration.

'Before the declaration was read, Mr. O'Loughlin objected that the declaration was not evidence, as it was signed by the mark of the deponent; and it was not stated on the deposition that it bad been read over to him.

'The Coroner would allow the objection if Mr. O'Loughlin could show him any legal authority on the subject.

'Mr. O'Loughlin said he would be prepared with the authority before it was given to the jury in evidence. - In answer to the Coroner, the Police Magistrate said it had been read over to deceased before he signed it.

'Mr. O'Loughlin said, as he could not find any authority at present on the subject, he would not further object.

'The dying deposition was then read as follows:

'The dying declaration of Sylvester Joseph Emanuel, taken in the presence of the prisoner, Michael Barrow, by Lachlan O'Loughlin, Esq., Police Magistrate for the district of Sandhurst, on the 30th July, 1860 :-" My name is Sylvester Joseph Emanuel; I am a billiard marker at Abbott's ; I know Michael Barrow; that is him that I now see standing before me; on Tuesday evening, the 24th day of July, about half past eleven o'clock at night, I was in the bagatelle room of Abbott's Hotel; I saw Michael Barrow there, and we commenced playing a game at billiards ; he called me a sharper while at play; he then said he wanted to go up stairs to make water; I followed him into the yard; at this time he was making water; he then said, ' If you won't take the law of me I would strike you on the nose he then struck me a blow on the nose, which bled it; I struck him in return, and we commenced to fight; some parties present separated us ; Michael Barrow then called me a b y liar; we then both returned to the billiard room, and he seized a cue, and attempted to strike me; he was prevented by someone; before attempting to strike me with the cue, he threw a ginger beer bottle at my head, but missed me; I struck him a blow in the eye after we returned to the billiard room; that was because he called me a b---y liar ; it was then about 12 o'clock ; I left the billiard room to go home; the prisoner followed: when I came opposite Dr Boyd's I heard Michael Barrow say, 'Stop a minute I want to speak to you ; I turned round, and saw Michael Barrow standing behind me at a distance of 5 or 6 yards; I saw him raise his hand he threw a stone, which came close to my head, but missed me; in avoiding this stone my hat fell off; I was in a stooping position then; he was at this time within two or three yards of me: he threw a second stone at me; I was bareheaded at this time; it struck me on the side of the head, and I fell senseless; I came to my senses, and after trying four different times I succeeded in crawling on my hands and knees to Dr Boyd's shop; prisoner was gone at this time ; I rang the bell and got in, and Dr Boyd examined my head; I was perfectly sober; prisoner was also sober. I make this declaration believing myself to be in a dying state, and firmly believing that I cannot recover. Signed, SYLVESTER JOSEPH EMANUEL, his X mark. Witness, Wm G DROUGHT, H P. 51, Sergeant of Police. Declared before me at Sandhurst, this 30th day of July, 1860 LACHLAN O'LOUGHLIN, P.M."

'Eli Hellier, the keeper of the bowling alley at Abbott's Hotel, was in the cellar on the night in question, when hearing a row in the yard, he went up, and found deceased and prisoner quarrelling. Witness saw that deceased was bleeding in the face. He heard prisoner ask deceased to come into Market Square and fight. Deceased said he did not want to take advantage of prisoner. Witness parted them and persuaded deceased, to come below and have no row. After the deceased and prisoner came again into the Cellar, witness heard some angry words between them. The rest of witness's evidence was generally corroborative of the former witness's testimony in reference to what took place in the cellar before the prisoner and deceased went away......²'

      Her married name was Schonstadt.³ Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason was born in 1834 at Leamington, Warwickshire, England.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of Dr Lewis Levason and Kate Jones.¹ Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Henrietta Sevason, age 7, not born in the county.⁶ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 16 Claremont Place, Clerkenwell, London, England, as Daughter, age 17, birthplace Leamington, Warwickshire, and she was a Bead Worker.¹

She married Sigismund Schonstadt in 1856 at Seel Street Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded in the June quarter 1856 at Liverpool Registration district.^3,2,5,7

Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 92 Upper Stanhope Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace Leamington, Warwickshire.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Wife, age 37, birthplace Leamington, Warwickshire.⁹ She was mentioned in the will of her father Lewis Levason written on 4 June 1875.¹⁰ She lived on 25 February 1876 at 105A Grove Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Wife, age 47, birthplace Leamington, Warwickshire.¹²

She was executrix for her Husband and the National Probate Calendar for 1886 records that Siegmund Schonstadt was 'late of Chatham-street in the City of Liverpool General Merchant' and Probate was granted at Liverpool to 'Henrietta Hannah Hamelburgh Schonstadt of 165 Chatham-street Widow the Relict the sole Executrix' on 5 January 1886.¹³ She appeared in the London Gazette as follows:-‘NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between us the undersigned, David Gabrielsen, Henrietta Hannah Hamelbarg Schonstadt, and David Rosenbaum, as House Furnishers, at Nos. 129 and 131A, London-road, in the city of Liverpool, and also at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the county of Northumberland, under the firm of the Great Northern Furnishing and Hiring Company, was, on the 1st day of November last, dissolved, by mutual consent, so far as regards the said David Gabrielsen, who on that day retired from the concern; and that all debts due and owing to or by the late firm will be received and paid by the said Henrietta Hannah Hamelburg Schonstadt and David Rosenbaum, and the said business will be carried on by them as heretofore.—As witness our hands this 1st day of November, 1887. D. Gabrielsen. H. H. H. Schonstadi. David Rosenbaum’ on 15 November 1887.¹⁴ She died on 16 March 1891 at Lancashire, England; and her death was recorded in the March quarter 1891 at Liverpool Registration district at age 58.^15,16,5 Her estate was probated on 4 May 1891; and the 1891 National Probate Calendar has this record:

'Schonstadt Henrietta Hannah Hamilburgh Jones. 4 May Administration of the Personal Estate of Henrietta Hannah Hamilburgh Schonstadt late of Chatham-street in the City of Liverpool Widow who died 16 March 1891 at Chatham-street was granted at Liverpool to Lily Rosenbaum (Wife of David Rosenbaum) of 70 Grove-street in the said City Grenville Jones Schonstadt of 165 Chatham-street and Moritz Henry Schonstadt of 59 Farringdon-road in the County of Middlesex Gentleman the Children and three of the Next of Kin.¹⁷' She was commemorated the following year in an In Memoriam notice in the Liverpool Mercury submitted by her children which read: 'In longing remembrance of our dear mother, Henrietta Schonstadt, late of 165 Chatham-street, who departed this life March 16, 1891' on 16 March 1892.¹⁸

      Her married name was Dresden.³ Rosetta Regina Schonstadt was born on 19 February 1857 at St George's Terrace, Everton, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded in the March quarter 1857 at West Derby Registration district; it was also announced in the Liverpool Mercury four days later.^1,2,4,5 She was the daughter of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason.¹ Rosetta Regina Schonstadt appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 92 Stanhope Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, as Rosa Schonstadt, Daughter, age 4, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 14, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 24, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.^7,8 She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Rose Schonstadt, Sister to Grenville Schonstadt, single, age 34, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and a cross has been entered against Worker, but no occupation has been given. Also at the address was her Brother Grenville and her Brother-in-law David Rosenbaum was Head of his own family.⁹

She married George Dresden in 1892 at Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1892 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^3,10 Rosetta Regina Schonstadt appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 75 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as N Regina Dresden, Boarder, married, age 44, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 26 Cavendish Road, Brondesbury, London, England, as Rosetta Regina Dresden, Wife, age 54, birthplace Liverpool; in 18 years of marriage she had no children born alive.¹² As of before 29 May 1912, Rosetta Regina Schonstadt was also known as Rose Dresden.^13,14 She died on 29 May 1912 at Sussex, England, at age 55; and her death as Rose Dresden was recorded at Steyning Registration district in the June quarter 1912.^14,13 Her estate was probated on 15 December 1915; and the National Probate Calendar for 1915 records that 'Rose Dresden' was 'of 36 St Aubyn's-grardens Hove Sussex (wife of George Dresden)' and Administration was granted at London to 'George Dresden merchant.¹⁴'

      Leah Ann Schonstadt also went by the name of Lilly.^3,4,5 She was born on 15 April 1859 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and her birth was recordred in the June quarter 1859 at West Derby Registration district. The Daily Post carried an announcement that on 15 April 1859 Mrs S Schronstadt of 42 Upper Stanhope Street, had been delivered of a daughter.^1,2,6,7 She was the daughter of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason.² Leah Ann Schonstadt appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 92 Stanhope Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.² She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 21, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁹

As of 1884, her married name was Rosenbaum.¹⁰ She married David Rosenbaum, son of Levi Rosenbaum and Rachel Rosberg, in 1884 at Hope Place Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1884 at Liverpool Registration district.^10,11

Leah Ann Schonstadt appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Wife, age 31, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹² She was executrix to her mother and the 1891 National Probate Calendar has this record: 'Schonstadt Henrietta Hannah Hamilburgh Jones. 4 May Administration of the Personal Estate...was granted at Liverpool to Lily Rosenbaum (Wife of David Rosenbaum) of 70 Grove-street in the said City [Liverpool] Grenville Jones Schonstadt of 165 Chatham-street and Moritz Henry Schonstadt of 59 Farringdon-road in the County of Middlesex Gentleman the Children and three of the Next of Kin.' on 4 May 1891.⁵ She was executrix to her brother and the 1891 National Probate Calendar has this record: 'Schonstadt Albert David. 22 October. Administration of the Personal Estate of Albert David Schonstadt...was granted at Liverpool to Grenville Jones Schonstadt of 70 Grove-street in the said City [Liverpool] Gentleman and Moritz Henry Schonstadt of 59 Farringdon-road in the County of Middlesex Merchant the Brothers and Leah Ann Rosenbaum (Wife of David Rosenbaum) of 70 Grove-street Sister'.⁵

She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Wife, age 41, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹³ She and David Rosenbaum lived on 25 March 1909 at 4 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹⁴ Leah Ann Schonstadt appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Lily Rosenbaum, Wife, age 52, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire. In 26 years of marriage she had four children born alive, all of whom were still living.¹⁵ She lived on 27 June 1913 at 4 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹⁶ As of before 1917, Leah Ann Schonstadt was also known as Leah Ann Ross.^17,18 She was executrix for her Husband David Ross, of Wallasey, Cheshire on 23 June 1917.¹⁹ She died in 1934 at Lancashire, England; and her death was recorded at Liverpool Registration district in the June quarter 1934.¹⁷

     Albert David Schonstadt was born in 1860 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded in the September quarter 1860 at West Derby and Toxteth Park Registration district.^1,2,3 He was the son of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason.¹ Albert David Schonstadt appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 92 Stanhope Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 7 months, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 20, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Shipping Clerk.⁵ He died on 11 October 1887 at Lancashire, England; and his death was recorded in the December quarter 1887 at Liverpool Registration district at age 27.^6,7 His estate was probated on 22 October 1891; and the 1891 National Probate Calendar has this record:

'Schonstadt Albert David. 22 October. Administration of the Personal Estate of Albert David Schonstadt late of Chatham-street in the City of Liverpool Gentleman a Bachelor who died 11 October 1887 at Chatham-street was granted at Liverpool to Grenville Jones Schonstadt of 70 Grove-street in the said City Gentleman and Moritz Henry Schonstadt of 59 Farringdon-road in the County of Middlesex Merchant the Brothers and Leah Ann Rosenbaum (Wife of David Rosenbaum) of 70 Grove-street Sister.⁸'

     Grenville Jones Schonstadt was born in 1862 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1862 at West Derby Registration district.^1,3,2 He was the son of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason.¹ Grenville Jones Schonstadt appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 19, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was Apprentice to a Provision Merchant.⁴ He was recorded as a passenger sailing from Liverpool, England, to New York, United States of America in 1882.⁵ He was listed in 'Kelly's Directory of Newcastle-on-Tyne & Suburbs, 1886' as:

     'Great Northern Furnishing & Hiring Co. (Grenville J Schonstadt, manager), 6 Nelson street.⁶'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Head, single, age 28, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was living on his own means. Also in the household were his Sister 'Rose' and his Brother-in-law David Rosenbaum was Head of his own family. Grenville's household also contained two Servants.⁷ He was executor to his mother and the 1891 National Probate Calendar has this record:

'Schonstadt Henrietta Hannah Hamilburgh Jones. Personal Estate £53 1s. 6d. 4 May Administration of the Personal Estate of Henrietta Hannah Hamilburgh Schonstadt late of Chatham-street in the City of Liverpool Widow who died 16 March 1891 at Chatham-street was granted at Liverpool to Lily Rosenbaum (Wife of David Rosenbaum) of 70 Grove-street in the said City Grenville Jones Schonstadt of 165 Chatham-street and Moritz Henry Schonstadt of 59 Farringdon-road in the County of Middlesex Gentleman the Children and three of the Next of Kin.' on 4 May 1891.⁸ He was executor to his brother and the 1891 National Probate Calendar has this record:

'Schonstadt Albert David. Personal Estate £492 1s. 4d. 22 October. Administration of the Personal Estate of Albert David Schonstadt late of Chatham-street in the City of Liverpool Gentleman a Bachelor who died 11 October 1887 at Chatham-street was granted at Liverpool to Grenville Jones Schonstadt of 70 Grove-street in the said City Gentleman and Moritz Henry Schonstadt of 59 Farringdon-road in the County of Middlesex Merchant the Brothers and Leah Ann Rosenbaum (Wife of David Rosenbaum) of 70 Grove-street Sister' on 22 October 1891.⁸ 'Grenville J Schonstadt' was recorded as a passenger on 'The Etruria' arrived New York, U.S.A. on 15 June 1897 as age 30, Traveller, last residence Calcutta, intended residence Chicago.⁹

A 'Mr G Schonstadt' was recorded as a passenger on 'The Mobile' departed from London arriving at Ellis Island, New York, U.S.A. on 15 June 1897 as age 32, Salesman, citizen of U.S.A., native of England, with 3 bags and destined for 'protracted sojourn.¹⁰'

He was visited by his brother Moritz Henry who sailed to New York, United States of America between 1910 and 1911.^11,12 He was recorded as departing from Liverpool, England, for New York, United States of America in 1913.¹³ He was recorded as a passenger arriving at Ellis Island, New York, United States of America as:

'First Name: Grenville
Last Name: Schonstadt
Ethnicity:
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: Jun 27, 1913
Age at Arrival: 43yr Gender: M Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Cedric
Port of Departure: Liverpool
Manifest Line Number: 0008'

He was a 'Non-Immigrant', Liverpool born Salesman, whose last permanent residence was YMCA, Boston, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A. and his nearest relative was his 'Sister Mrs L Rosenbaum, 4 Moss Street, Liverpool'. He had $40 and was described as 5' 7", with brown hair and grey eyes on 27 June 1913.¹⁰ He died on 5 April 1915 at Cook County Hospital, Cook, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America; and he was recorded as unmarried, occupation Salesman.^14,15 He was buried on 10 April 1915 at Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.^15,14

     Moritz Henry Schonstadt was born in 1864 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1864 at West Derby and Toxteth Park Registration district.^1,2,3 He was the son of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason.¹ Moritz Henry Schonstadt appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, (Transcribed as Frank Schonstadt) as Son, age 17, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was Apprentice to ? Merchant.⁴

He married Elizabeth Davis on 10 August 1887 at Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metropole, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1887 at Marylebone Registration district; it was also reported in the Liverpool Mercury of the next day.^5,6,7

Moritz Henry Schonstadt was listed in the Post Office London Trades Directory, 1891 under 'Merchants - General' as: 'Schonstadt Moritz Hy, 59 Farringdon rd, EC.⁸'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kensington, London, England, as Head, married, age 27, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was an Employer and a General Commission Merchant. He was living with his Wife Elizabeth and children Roy and Eleanor. A Cook, a Housemaid and a Nurse completed the household.⁶ He was executor to his mother and the 1891 National Probate Calendar records 'Schonstadt Henrietta Hannah Hamilburgh Jones. 4 May Administration of the Personal Estate of Henrietta Hannah Hamilburgh Schonstadt late of Chatham-street in the City of Liverpool Widow who died 16 March 1891 at Chatham-street was granted at Liverpool to Lily Rosenbaum (Wife of David Rosenbaum) of 70 Grove-street in the said City Grenville Jones Schonstadt of 165 Chatham-street and Moritz Henry Schonstadt of 59 Farringdon-road in the County of Middlesex Gentleman the Children and three of the Next of Kin.⁹'

He was executor to his brother and the 1891 National Probate Calendar has this record: 'Schonstadt Albert David. 22 October. Administration of the Personal Estate of Albert David Schonstadt late of Chatham-street in the City of Liverpool Gentleman a Bachelor who died 11 October 1887 at Chatham-street was granted at Liverpool to Grenville Jones Schonstadt of 70 Grove-street in the said City Gentleman and Moritz Henry Schonstadt of 59 Farringdon-road in the County of Middlesex Merchant the Brothers and Leah Ann Rosenbaum (Wife of David Rosenbaum) of 70 Grove-street Sister'.¹⁰

He appeared on the London Electoral Register regarding 58 Quintin Avenue, North Kensington and 59 Farringdon Road, E.C. in 1893.¹¹ Google Books search identifies his name in The Chemical Trade Journal and Oil, Paint and Colour Review published in 1893 under 'Adjudications.¹²' He appeared in the London Gazette concerning a Receiving Order described as: 'Schonstadt, Moritz Henry (described in the Receiving Order- as Moritz H. Schonstadt, and trading as Moritz H. Schonstadt, and also as the National Asbestos and India Rubber Company). 59, Farringdon-road, in the county of London, and 23, Snow-hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire. India Rubber and Asbestos Merchant' on 14 March 1893, 21 March 1893, 28 March 1893, 11 April 1893, 18 September 1893, 14 July 1893, 16 March 1894, 6 April 1894 and 15 March 1895.¹³

He was recorded as arriving at Ellis Island, New York, United States of America as follows:

'First Name: Moritz Hy.
Last Name: Schonstadt
Ethnicity: England
Last Place of Residence:
Date of Arrival: Jun 12, 1893
Age at Arrival: 29y Gender: M Marital Status:
Ship of Travel: Aurania (1883)
Port of Departure: Liverpool
Manifest Line Number: 0009.¹⁴'

He lived in 1894 at 115 South Madison Avenue, Peoria, Illinois, United States of America.¹⁵ He and Elizabeth Davis were divorced in 1901.^16,17 Moritz Henry Schonstadt was recorded as departing from Liverpool, England, for New York, United States of America; visiting his Brother Grenville Jones Schonstadt in 1910.^18,19 He was recorded as a UK Incoming Passenger on the Union-Castle Mail Ship Co. Ltd's Galeka as a Traveller 'single or unaccompanied by husband or wife 'arriving at London, England, from Cape Town, South Africa on 15 December 1910.²⁰

      Kate Elise Schonstadt also went by the name of Katie.^2,4,5 She was born in 1865 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1865 at West Derby Registration district.^3,2,5 She was the daughter of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason.² Kate Elise Schonstadt appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.² She died on 9 November 1871 at Lancashire, England; and her death as Katie Elise Schonstadt was recorded in the December quarter 1871 at Liverpool Registration district, at age 6.^4,6

      Elizabeth Davis also went by the name of Lizzie Davis.^3,4 Her married name was Schonstadt.¹ She was born in 1863 at St Pancras, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Pancras Registration district in the December quarter 1983.^1,4,5 She was described as the 'second surviving daughter of David Davis of 59 Gordon-square, London, WC' when she later married in 1887 and her mother was Eleanor Davis.^3,4

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 59 Gordon Square, London, England, as Daughter, age 8, birthplace St Pancras, Middlesex.^6,7 She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 59 Gordon Square, London, England, as Lizzie Davis, Daughter, age 18, birthplace St Pancras, Middlesex.⁴

She married Moritz Henry Schonstadt, son of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason, on 10 August 1887 at Whitehall Rooms, Hotel Metropole, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1887 at Marylebone Registration district; it was also reported in the Liverpool Mercury of the next day.^2,1,3

Elizabeth Davis appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kensington, London, England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace London.¹

She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kensington, London, England, as E Schonstadt, Head, married, 'Male', age 38, birthplace London, and she was Living on own means. She was living with her Sons Roy and Erroll and her Daughter 'Ella'. A visiting Hospital Nurse, cook and maid completed the household.⁸

She and Moritz Henry Schonstadt were divorced in 1901.^9,10 Elizabeth Davis lived in 1908 at 50 Glenlock Road, Hampstead, London, England.¹¹ As of between 1908 and 2 April 1911, Elizabeth Davis was also known as Elizabeth Shearn.¹² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 50 Glenlock Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Elizabeth Shearn, Head, married, age 48, birthplace St Pancras. Two children, a cook and a housemaid completed the household.¹³ She died in 1949 at Sussex, England; and her death was recorded at Worthing Registration district, age 86, in the March quarter 1949.¹⁴

     Roy Siegmund Ellis Schonstadt was born in 1889 at St Mary Abbots, London, England; and his birth was recorded in the September quarter 1889 at Kensington Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of Moritz Henry Schonstadt and Elizabeth Davis.¹ Roy Siegmund Ellis Schonstadt appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kensington, London, England, as Son, age 1, birthplace St Mary Abbots, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kensington, London, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace London.⁴

As of between 1908 and 2 April 1910, Roy Siegmund Ellis Schonstadt was also known as Roy Ellis Shearn.^3,5 He lived between 1910 and 1912 at Glenloch Road, Hampstead, London, England.⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Ellis Cottage, Ballinger, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England, as Roy Ellis Stern, Visitor, age 21, single, birthplace North Kensington, London, and he worked as a Clerk in an Estate Agency.⁷ He lived in 1914 at 50 Glenloch Road, Hampstead, London, England; where he was lodging with his mother.⁸ He was a Second Lieutenant in the 9th East Yorkshire Regiment of the British Army in the Great War [World War I] and qualified for a Silver War Badge and Medal 18 September 1916 and the applicant's address was Abbey Hill, Lamorbey, Sidcup, Kent between 1914 and 1920.^9,10,11 He was fined 5s. as Second Lieutenant Roy Shearn, 9th Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment, a hotel guest, (with another soldier) for not shading a light, according to a report in The Scarborough Evening News, at Scarborough Police Court for contravening the Defence of the Realm Act on 18 June 1915 at Queen's Hotel Hydro, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England.^12,13 He was appointed as an 'Established Clerk to an Inspector of Taxes' at the Inland Revenue on 2nd September 1921.⁵

He died on 7 June 1925.¹⁴ He was commemorated with In Memoriam notices in The Times 'in loving memory' of Roy E. Shearn for several years on the anniversary of his death including 1936-1949.¹⁵

     Eleanor Muriel Schonstadt was born in 1890 at St Mary Abbots, London, England; and her birth was registered in the December quarter 1890 at Kensington Registration district.^1,2 She was the daughter of Moritz Henry Schonstadt and Elizabeth Davis.¹ Eleanor Muriel Schonstadt appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kensington, London, England, as Daughter, age 6 months, birthplace St Mary Abbots, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kensington, London, England, as Ella Schonstadt, Daughter, age 10, birthplace London.³

As of between 1908 and 2 April 1911, Eleanor Muriel Schonstadt was also known as Eleanor Muriel Shearn.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 50 Glenlock Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Eleanor Muriel Shearn, Daughter, age 20, birthplace Kensington.⁵ She died on 20 May 1960 at Cuckfield Hospital, Cuckfield, Sussex, England; and her death was recorded at Cuckfield Registration district in the June quarter 1960.^6,7 Her estate was probated on 28 June 1960; she was of 'End House Horsted Lane Isfield Uckfield Sussex' and her Exectors were her brother Erroll and another solicitor.⁷

     Erroll David Schonstadt was born on 3 August 1892 at London, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1892 at Kensington Registration district.^1,2,3 He was the son of Moritz Henry Schonstadt and Elizabeth Davis.¹ Erroll David Schonstadt appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kensington, London, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace London.¹

As of between 1908 and 2 April 1911, Erroll David Schonstadt was also known as Erroll David Shearn.^4,5 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 50 Glenlock Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Erroll David Shearn, Son, age 18, birthplace Kensington, London.⁶

He lived in 1914 at 50 Glenloch Road, Hampstead, London, England; where he was lodging with his mother.⁷ He and Dorothy Mabel Austin Pittar were engaged; and an announcement of their forthcoming marriage was published in The Times of 2 February 1921.⁸ Erroll David Schonstadt was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal after serving in The Great War as Leiut. E D Stearn in the Hampshire Regiment, having served in France on 21 January 1921.^9,10 He was described as '...(late Captain, Hampshire Regt., and R.A.F.), of Kula Lumpur, F.M.S., and Sidcup, Kent...^8,11,12' He married Dorothy Mabel Austin Pittar on 4 May 1922 at Singapore, Federated Malay States, Malaya.^13,8,11,14 Erroll David Schonstadt and Dorothy Mabel Austin Pittar were recorded as departing with their Son, Martin, from London, England, for Penang, Singapore/Malaysia in 1924.¹⁵ Erroll David Schonstadt and Dorothy Mabel Austin Pittar were divorced in 1928.^16,17

It was reported in the London Gazette of 14 November 1933 from Dowing Street, London as follows:

'The KING has been pleased to approve the nomination of the undermentioned gentlemen to be Unofficial Members of the Federal Council of the Federated Malay States:— Erroll David Shearn, Esq. Raja Uda bin Raja Mohamed. Lieutenant-Colonel Ernest Arthur Ash, D.S.O.'

This appointment was extended on 20 June 1936 for 'a further period' and again on 19 July 1939.^18,19

The National Archives contain files from the Colonial Office: Federated Malay States of 'original correspondence' in his name between 1940 and 1941.²⁰ Erroll David Schonstadt was photographed in a 'head and shoulders profile portrait' as a 'member of the Federated Malay States Legislative Council', which is now part of the Photograph collection of the British Association of Malaysia and Singapore between 1940 and 1949.²¹

He served in the Second World War in the RAF and was listed in The London Gazette of 24 February 1942, from 14 January 1942 as number 116304, Administrative and Special Duties Branch.²² He married Kathleen Agnes (?) before 11 February 1942.^13,23 Erroll David Schonstadt and Kathleen Agnes (?) were recorded during World War II by Gordon Stanley Reis in his Prisoner of War Diary on 10 May 1942 as follows: 'I saw Erroll and Kitty Shearn outside the Adelphi Hotel on 11th February — so Kitty had not cleared out about mid-day'. The Imperial War Museum contains a copy of his war memoirs.^23,24

Erroll David Schonstadt was recorded as a Prisoner of War in Java, Dutch East Indies between 1942 and 1945.²⁵ He was photographed again and this is described as 'Sir Donald Charles MacGillivray (1906-1966) High Commissioner, Federation of Malaya 1952-1954, seated at a luncheon table beside E.D. Shearn, President of the Association of British Malaya.', which is now part of the Photograph collection of the British Association of Malaysia and Singapore dated 12 July 1955.²⁶

He and Kathleen Agnes (?) were recorded as departing from Southampton, England, for Singapore in 1957.¹⁵ Erroll David Schonstadt was executor with others for Isobel Nasmith, of Sandisplatt, The Thicket, Maidenhead, Berks., Spinster, who died on 14 August 1958, according to the London Gazette on 30 September 1958.²⁷ He and Kathleen Agnes (?) were recorded as departing from Liverpool, England, for Santa Crux, Phillippines in 1960.¹⁵ Erroll David Schonstadt was executor with others for 'Ramanathan Chettia, Kana Viena Ana Lana Moona (otherwise Ramanthan Chettia, K.V.A.L.M.) of 5 Church Street, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malaya, Land Owner, who died on 12 April 1960, according to the London Gazette on 11 October 1963.²⁸ He was executor with others for 'Soon, Tang Hen of 511 Tanjong Bungah, Penang, Federation of Malaya, Merchant, who died 9th March 1962, according to the London Gazette on 20 March 1964.²⁹ He was executor with others for 'Hong, Chuah Teow of 36 New Lane, Penang, Federation of Malaya, School Master, who died 23 February 1962, according to the London Gazette of 14 September 1965.³⁰

He was executor and was granted Probate for his wife on 4 November 1966.³¹ He lived between 1975 and 1979 at 47 Brownhill Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, England; where he was listed in the Telephone Directory.³² He died on 27 March 1980 at 47 Brownhill Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, England, at age 87; and his death was recorded at Southampton Registration district in the March quarter 1980.^3,33 He was commemorated mentioned by Nicholas J White in his book British Business in Post-Colonial Malaysia, 1957-70: Neo-colonialism or disengagement? and a fragment reads '..In the City, Errol Shearn, RGA chairman, 1957–58, and leading light in the MCAGB, backed the BEA proposal. Shearn, formerly a top corporate lawyer in Malaya, accumulted an array of rubber and tin directorships on retirement to London ...' in 2004.³⁴

     David Rosenbaum was born in 1859 at Hull, Yorkshire, England; and his birth was recorded in the June quarter 1859 at Hull Registration district.^1,4 He was the son of Levi Rosenbaum and Rachel Rosberg.^2,3 David Rosenbaum appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at North Bridge, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, as Son, age 2, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 3 Gibbons Street, Charles, Plymouth, Devon, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at St Andrew, Plymouth, Devon, England, as Head, unmarried, age 22, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire, and he was a Pawnbroker.⁶

He married Leah Ann Schonstadt, daughter of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason, in 1884 at Hope Place Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1884 at Liverpool Registration district.^7,8

David Rosenbaum appeared in the London Gazette of 15 November 1887 as follows:-‘NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between us the undersigned, David Gabrielsen, Henrietta Hannah Hamelbarg Schonstadt, and David Rosenbaum, as House Furnishers, at Nos. 129 and 131A, London-road, in the city of Liverpool, and also at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the county of Northumberland, under the firm of the Great Northern Furnishing and Hiring Company, was, on the 1st day of November last, dissolved, by mutual consent, so far as regards the said David Gabrielsen, who on that day retired from the concern; and that all debts due and owing to or by the late firm will be received and paid by the said Henrietta Hannah Hamelburg Schonstadt and David Rosenbaum, and the said business will be carried on by them as heretofore.—As witness our hands this 1st day of November, 1887. D. Gabrielsen. H. H. H. Schonstadi. David Rosenbaum’.⁹

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Head, married, age 31, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire, and he was an Employer and a Manager/Partner in Limited business. At the same address lived his Brother-in-law Grenville Schonstadt and Sister-in-law 'Rose' Schonstadt.¹ He was listed in Gore's Directory of Liverpool & Birkenhead, 1900. [Part 2: Alphabetical Directory] as: 'Rosenbaum David (Great Northern Furnishing & Hiring Co.) 4, 6, & 8 Moss Street, E.¹⁰'

He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, West Derby, Lancashire, England, as Head, married, age 41, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire, and he was an Employer who worked at home as a 'Furniture Shopkeeper.²' He and Leah Ann Schonstadt lived on 25 March 1909 at 4 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹¹ David Rosenbaum appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Head, married, age 52, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire, and he was a Furniture Dealer and an employer working at home. His wife, mother, two sons and two servants completed the household.¹² He was executor for his Mother and the 1912 National Probate Calendar describes her as 'widow' of '4 6 and 8 Moss Street Liverpool'. Probate was granted at Liverpool to 'David Rosenbaum furnisher' on 16 February 1912.¹³ He received a visit from his daughter Ethel and his 2 year old grandson Elliott Gordon Harris, who arrived back in America at Ellis Island on 27 October 1912. She gave her father's address as 4 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹⁴ As of before 1917, David Rosenbaum was also known as David Ross.¹⁵ He died on 6 March 1917 at Wallasey, Cheshire, England; and his death was recorded at Birkenhead Registration district in the March quarter 1917.^15,16

     Alexander Jacob Myer Rosenbaum was born in 1885 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1885 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^2,1 He was the son of David Rosenbaum and Leah Ann Schonstadt.² Alexander Jacob Myer Rosenbaum appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Alexander I M Rosenbaum, Son, age 6, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.² He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 16, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Clerk in a Furniture Shop who worked at home.³ He married Dorothy M Walker in 1912 at Cheshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Birkenhead Registration district in the September quarter 1912.⁴ As of 1912, Alexander Jacob Myer Rosenbaum was also known as Alec Jacob Myer Rosenbaum.⁴ As of before 1942, Alexander Jacob Myer Rosenbaum was also known as Alexander Jacob Myer Ross.⁵ He died on 27 March 1942 at Hatch End, Middlesex, England; and his death was recorded at Hendon Registration district in the March quarter 1942.^5,6

     Siegmund Rosenbaum was born in 1886 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1886 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of David Rosenbaum and Leah Ann Schonstadt.¹ Siegmund Rosenbaum appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Sigismund Rosenbaum, Son, age 4, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Sigmund Rosenbaum, Son, age 14, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.³ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Son, single, age 25, birthplace Liverpool, and he worked Assisting in the Business (Furniture Dealers).⁴ On circa 1917 his name was legally changed to Sidney Ross.⁵

     Ethel Esther Rosenbaum was born on 2 February 1888 at 70 Grove Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1888 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of David Rosenbaum and Leah Ann Schonstadt.¹ Ethel Esther Rosenbaum had an announcement of her birth published in The Liverpool Mercury on 7 February 1888.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 165 Chatham Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, West Derby, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 13, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.⁵ As of 25 March 1909, her married name was Harris.⁶ She married James Julius Harris on 25 March 1909 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Sheffield Registration district in the March quarter 1909. An announcement was published in the 'Jewish Chronicle' of 2 April 1909.^6,7 Ethel Esther Rosenbaum appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at Oakland, Alameda, California, United States of America, as age 22, married, birthplace England, the same as her parents, relation to the Head of House Roomer, year of immigration 1909.⁸ She arrived at Ellis Island, New York, on the 'SS Carmania' from Liverpool on 27 October 1912 at age 24 and her residence was San Francisco, United States of America. She was travelling with her son Elliott Gordon Harris and they had been visiting her father at 4 Moss Street, Liverpool.⁹ She arrived at Ellis Island, New York, on 14 November 1913 on the 'SS Cedric' from Liverpool as a 25 year old Housewife from San Francisco, giving her father's address as 4 Moss Street, Liverpool and her husband's address as Colfax, California. She appears to have been travelling on her own, she had been to San Francisco in 1909 and 1913, and she was 5 foot 4 inches tall with fair complexion, brown hair and hazel eyes.¹⁰ As of 1927, her married name was Jackson.¹¹ She married Edgar Joseph Jackson in 1927 at Princes Road Synagogue, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Liverpool Registration district in the December quarter 1927.^11,12 Ethel Esther Rosenbaum died in 1978 at London, England; and her death was recorded at Hillingdon Registration district in December 1978.⁴

     George Dresden was born circa 1859; in Russia.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 41 Erskine Street, St Margaret, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, as George Dresdon, Lodger, single, age 32, birthplace Germany and he was employed as a Traveller.²


He married Rosetta Regina Schonstadt, daughter of Sigismund Schonstadt and Henrietta Hannah Hamilberg Jones Levason, in 1892 at Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1892 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^3,4 George Dresden appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 75 Oxford Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as G Dresden, Boarder, married, age 40, birthplace Russia, Foreign Subject, and he was an Agent. He was boarding with his Wife Rosetta in the household of Catherine Whitelaw.¹ He was naturalized on 26 March 1903; The National Archives contain the following papers:

     'Nationality and Naturalisation: Dresden, George, from Russia. Resident in London. Certificate 13328 issued 26 March 1903.⁵'

He was a wholesale Jeweller between 1910 and 1915 at Hatton Garden, London, England.⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 26 Cavendish Road, Brondesbury, London, England, as Head, married, age 49, birthplace Russia; he was living with his wife, nephew Elliott Dresden, age 19, a visitor and two servants: a 'Useful Companion' and a cook. He was a a Naturalized British Subject, a Merchant in the Jewellery trade and an employer.⁷ He was executor for his Wife and the National Probate Calendar for 1915 records that 'Rose Dresden' was 'of 36 St Aubyn's-grardens Hove Sussex (wife of George Dresden)' and Administration was granted at London to 'George Dresden merchant' on 15 December 1915.⁸ He died in 1941 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the September quarter 1941, at 'age 73.⁹'

     Arthur Aaron Rosenbaum was born in 1895 at Liverpool, Lancashire, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1895 at Liverpool Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of David Rosenbaum and Leah Ann Schonstadt.¹ Arthur Aaron Rosenbaum appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, West Derby, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 16, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was at school.³ As of before 1927, Arthur Aaron Rosenbaum was also known as Arthur Ross.^4,5 He married Doris Ruby Grant in 1927 at Lancashire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Liverpool Registration district in the September quarter 1927.⁵ Arthur Aaron Rosenbaum was executor for his brother Alexander Jacob Myer Ross, as 'Arthur Ross company director' on 30 June 1942.⁴

      Rachel Rosberg was also known as Lisbeth.³ Her married name was Rosenbaum.⁴ She was born circa 1833; in Russia/Poland.^1,4 She married Levi Rosenbaum circa 1858.^4,5,2 Rachel Rosberg appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at North Bridge, Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, as Lisbeth, Wife, age 27, birthplace Poland.³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 3 Gibbons Street, Charles, Plymouth, Devon, England, as Wife, age 36, birthplace Langar, Poland.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, West Derby, Lancashire, England, as Mother of David Rosenbaum, widow, age 68, birthplace Russia and she was a Russian Subject.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4, 6 & 8 Moss Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as Mother of David, widow, age 78, birthplace Russia Poland, and she had private means.⁶ She died on 29 January 1912 at Lancashire, England; and her death was recorded at West Derby Registration district in the March quarter 1912.^7,8 Her estate was probated on 16 February 1912; and the 1912 National Probate Calendar describes her as 'widow' of '4 6 and 8 Moss Street Liverpool'. Probate was granted at Liverpool to 'David Rosenbaum furnisher.⁹'

     Arthur Slyfield was born on 21 August 1872 at Winkfield, Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Easthampstead record office in the September quarter 1872.^1,2 He was the son of James Slyfield and Ellen Trinder.¹ Arthur Slyfield appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Winkfield Plain, Winkfield, Berkshire, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Winkfield, Berkshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, England, as age 19, Single, birthplace Winkfield, Berkshire.³ He married Annie Isabel Dann on 7 November 1896 at Hertfordshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Hertford record office in the December quarter 1896.^4,5,6 Arthur Slyfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Fingest, Buckinghamshire, England, as Head, married, age 30, birthplace Winkfield, Berkshire.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Lodge, Fingest Cottage, Bolter End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, as head, married, age 39, birthplace Winkfield, Berkshire.⁷ He died on 8 September 1959 at 62 Kimberley Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, at age 87; and his death was recorded as Arthur Syfield in September quarter 1959 at Cambridge registration office.^8,9

      Her married name was Slyfield.¹ Annie Isabel Dann was born on 22 October 1873 at Wateringbury, Kent, England; and her birth was recorded at Malling record office in the December quarter 1873.^1,2,3 She married Arthur Slyfield, son of James Slyfield and Ellen Trinder, on 7 November 1896 at Hertfordshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Hertford record office in the December quarter 1896.^1,4,5 Annie Isabel Dann appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Fingest, Buckinghamshire, England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace Wateringbury, Kent.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Lodge, Fingest Cottage, Bolter End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, as wife, age 37, birthplace Maidstone, Kent.⁶ She died in 1960; and her death was recorded at Cambridge record office in the September quarter 1960.⁷

      Her married name was Dean.² Elsie Dorothy Slyfield was born on 5 June 1898 at Hertford, Hertfordshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Hertford record office in the September quarter 1898.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Arthur Slyfield and Annie Isabel Dann.¹ Elsie Dorothy Slyfield was christened on 31 July 1898 at Braintfield, Hertfordshire, England.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Fingest, Buckinghamshire, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Hertford, Hertfordshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Lodge, Fingest Cottage, Bolter End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, as daughter, age 12, birthplace Hertford, Hertfordshire.⁶ She married Hubert Cyril Dean on 18 November 1919 at East Meon, Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Petersfield record office in the December quarter 1919.^2,7 Elsie Dorothy Slyfield died in 1983 at Hampshire, England; and her death was recorded at Petersfield Registration office in the June quarter 1983.⁸

      Her married name was Hodges.³ Minnie Florence Slyfield was born on 10 October 1896 at Bramfield Hertford, Hertfordshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Hertford in the December quarter 1896.^1,2,4 She was the daughter of Arthur Slyfield and Annie Isabel Dann.^1,2 Minnie Florence Slyfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Fingest, Buckinghamshire, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Hertford, Hertfordshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Lodge, Fingest Cottage, Bolter End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, as daughter, age 14, birthplace Hertford, Hertfordshire.⁵ She married Arthur Albert Hodges in 1925; amd their marriage was recorded at Tonbridge record office in the March quarter 1925.³ Minnie Florence Slyfield died in 1973 at Kent, England; and her death was recorded at Tonbridge registration office in December quarter 1973.⁶

      Her married name was Hyson.⁴ Lilian Nelly Slyfield was born on 21 October 1899 at Fingest, Buckinghamshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Wycombe record office in the December quarter 1899.^1,3,5 She was the daughter of Arthur Slyfield and Annie Isabel Dann.^1,3 Lilian Nelly Slyfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Fingest, Buckinghamshire, England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Fingest, Buckinghamshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at The Lodge, Fingest Cottage, Bolter End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, as Nellie Slyfield daughter, age 11, birthplace Fingest, Buckinghamshire.⁶ She married Fred Hyson in 1935; and their marriage was recorded at Uckfield record office in the June quarter 1935.⁴

     Elsie Margaret Slyfield was born on 13 July 1887 at Surrey, England; and her birth was registered at St Saviours Record Office in the June quarter 1887.^1,2 She was the daughter of Fredrick Albert Slyfield and Julia Chapman Jory.¹ Elsie Margaret Slyfield died in 1888; and her death was registered at Totnes Record Office in the December quarter 1888, at age 1.³

     Ruth Slyfield was born in 1866 at Reading, Berkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Reading record office in the March quarter 1866.¹ She was the daughter of Job Slyfield and Eleanor Hattey.¹ Ruth Slyfield died in 1870 at Reading, Berkshire, England; and her Death was recorded at Reading record office in the March quarter 1870.²

     Ann Eliza Slyfield was christened on 5 October 1879 at St Clements, Hastings, Sussex, England; and her birth was recorded at Hasting record office in the September quarter 1879.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Slyfield and Harriett Pearson.¹ Ann Eliza Slyfield died in 1881 at Sussex, England; and her death was recorded at Hastings record office in the March quarter 1881.⁴