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     Joan Weston was born circa 1411 at Clandon, Surrey, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Weston and Millicent Calthorpe.¹ Joan Weston married John Skynett circa 1430.³

     William Weston was born circa 1350.¹ He married Joan Leghe circa 1378.¹ William Weston was his office as Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex commenced and continued until 1 December 1383. He was described as 'William de Weston of West Clandon and Weston in Albury'

on 16 December 1382.²

      Her married name was Weston.¹ Joan Leghe was born circa 1361.² She married William Weston circa 1378.¹

     William Calthorpe was born circa 1365.¹

     Ernest David Smith was baptized on 7 January 1909 at St James, Weybridge, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Smith and Margaret Ellen Daborn.¹

     James Matthew Gosden was born circa 1890 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was the son of Frederick Alexander Gosden and Harriett Meehen.¹ James Matthew Gosden died on 19 May 1918 at France; the Commonwealth War Graves Commission give the following information:-

'GOSDEN, JAMES MATHEW
Rank:Private. Service No:3833. Date of Death:19/05/1918. Age:25. Regiment/Service:Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 22nd Bn. Panel Reference: Memorial:VILLERS-BRETONNEUX MEMORIAL. Additional Information:Son of Fred and Harriet Gosden, of 312, Cardigan St., Carlton, Victoria. Born at Ballarat, Victoria.

'Location Information
Villers-Bretonneux is a village 16 kilometres east of Amiens on the straight main road to St Quentin.

'Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery is about 2 kilometres north of the village on the east side of the road to Fouilloy.

'Visiting Information
This memorial stands within Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery.

'Access to the tower at the memorial will be restricted during bad weather conditions.

'During working hours wheelchair access to Villers-Bretonneux Cemetery, in which the memorial stands, is possible by an alternative entrance. For further information regarding wheelchair access, please contact our Enquiries Section on 01628 507200.

'The names are engraved on the memorial in order of battalion, then alphabetically under rank.

'Historical Information
Villers-Bretonneux became famous in 1918, when the German advance on Amiens ended in the capture of the village by their tanks and infantry on 23 April. On the following day, the 4th and 5th Australian Divisions, with units of the 8th and 18th Divisions, recaptured the whole of the village and on 8 August 1918, the 2nd and 5th Australian Divisions advanced from its eastern outskirts in the Battle of Amiens.

'The memorial is the Australian National Memorial erected to commemorate all Australian soldiers who fought in France and Belgium during the First World War, to their dead, and especially to name those of the dead whose graves are not known.

'The Australian servicemen named in this register died in the battlefields of the Somme, Arras, the German advance of 1918 and the Advance to Victory. The memorial stands within Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, which was made after the Armistice when graves were brought in from other burial grounds in the area and from the battlefields.

'Both the cemetery and memorial were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The memorial was unveiled by King George VI on 22 July 1938.

'DISCOVERY OF REMAINS AND ADDITIONAL COMMEMORATIONS

'Of the 10,982 names displayed at the unveiling of the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial the burial places of many have since been identified and this continues to this day; 6 of these being among the significant discovery of 250 burials which culminated in the first new Commission cemetery in 50 years being dedicated in July 2010 as Fromelles (Pheasant Wood) Cemetery.

'All these discoveries are now commemorated by individual headstones in the cemeteries where their remains lie and their details recorded in the relevant cemetery registers; their names will be removed from this memorial in due course.

'Time has also revealed more names not previously notified which have now been added to this memorial and register.

'There are now 10,765 Australian servicemen officially commemorated by this memorial and named within the register.²'

     Leslie William Gosden was born in 1892 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^1,2 He was the son of Frederick Alexander Gosden and Harriett Meehen.¹ Leslie William Gosden died in 1893 at Victoria, Australia.²

     Ethel May Gosden was born in 1889 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frederick Alexander Gosden and Harriett Meehen.¹

     Mary Hannah Gosden was born in 1894 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frederick Alexander Gosden and Harriett Meehen.¹ Mary Hannah Gosden died in 1966 at Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.²

     Myrtle Gosden was born in 1900 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frederick Alexander Gosden and Harriett Meehen.¹

     Robert Charles Gosden was born circa 1897 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.¹ He was the son of Frederick Alexander Gosden and Harriett Meehen.¹

     Jane Edmead died before 17 September 1728.¹ She was born before 17 September 1728.² She was buried on 17 September 1728.¹ She was the daughter of William Edmead and Jane Beauchampe.¹

     Ann Hillatt was born circa 1761 at England; and was mentioned in her father's will.^1,2 She was the daughter of Simon Hillatt and Elizabeth Eustace.¹ Ann Hillatt lived in 1813 at Holloway Place, London, England; regarding Eliz Hillatt and Death Duties.³ She appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Bushey, Hertfordshire, England, as Ann Hillat, age 80 and she was not born in Hertfordshire.² She lived before 4 November 1842 at Bushey, Hertfordshire, England.⁴ She died on 4 November 1842 at Little Bushey, Bushey, Hertfordshire, England; and her death, at age 86 of 'Old Age', was recorded in the December quarter 1842 at Watford Registration district in the Sub-district of Bushey in the County of Hertford, as a 'Maiden Lady' by Hannah Bogue.^5,4,6 She left a will on 15 December 1842; wherein she is described as a Spinster of Bushey, Hertfordshire.^7,8,9

      Her married name was Cruikshank.¹ Charlotte Hillatt was baptized on 24 January 1762 at St Botolph Without Aldgate, London, England; and she was recorded as the daughter of Simon and Elizth. Hillatt of High Street.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Simon Hillatt and Elizabeth Eustace.^1,2 Charlotte Hillatt and William Cruikshank were granted a Vicar General Marriage Licence on 24 November 1783.⁴ Charlotte Hillatt married William Cruikshank on 26 November 1783 at St Botolph Without Aldgate, London, England; and a transcript reads:

     'Name: Wm Cruikshank
     Comment: St Anthalin London
     Spouse: Charlotte Hillatt
     Comment: 166
     Marriage Date: 1783
     Parish: St Bartolph Without Aldgate.^5,1,6,7,8,9' Charlotte Hillatt died on 20 May 1846 at London, England, at age 84; and her death was recorded at Wandsworth Registration district in the June quarter 1846.^10,11,12 She was buried on 27 May 1846 at Brompton Cemetery, Kensington, London, England.^13,12

     William Cruikshank was born circa 1760.^1,2 He and Charlotte Hillatt were granted a Vicar General Marriage Licence on 24 November 1783.³ William Cruikshank married Charlotte Hillatt, daughter of Simon Hillatt and Elizabeth Eustace, on 26 November 1783 at St Botolph Without Aldgate, London, England; and a transcript reads:

     'Name: Wm Cruikshank
     Comment: St Anthalin London
     Spouse: Charlotte Hillatt
     Comment: 166
     Marriage Date: 1783
     Parish: St Bartolph Without Aldgate.^2,1,4,5,6,7' William Cruikshank left a will on 18 August 1800; now at The National Archives, London, described as the 'Will of William Cruikshank, Surgeon of Saint Ann Soho, Middlesex.⁸' He died before 3 November 1804 at London, England.⁹ He was buried on 3 November 1804 at Islington, London, England.¹⁰

     Sophia Elizabeth Cruikshank was baptized on 31 October 1784 at St John the Baptist, London, England.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Cruikshank and Charlotte Hillatt.¹ Sophia Elizabeth Cruikshank died on 12 October 1854 at London, England, at age 69; and her death was recorded at Wandsworth Registration district in the December quarter 1854.^3,4,5,6 She was buried on 16 October 1854 at Brompton Cemetery, Kensington, London, England.^7,6 She left a will on 24 November 1854; in which she was described as a Spinster of Battersea.^3,8

      Her married name was Searle. Mary Ann Cobbet was born circa 1800 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England.¹ She married Henry Searle, son of William Searle and Sarah Cobbett, on 25 April 1818 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England.³ Mary Ann Cobbet appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 40, birthplace Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 54, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 62, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Head, Widow, age 70, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁶ She died in 1879 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Guildford registration office in the December quarter 1879.⁷

     Albert Searle was baptized on 28 March 1841 at St Mary The Virgin, Worplesdon, Surrey, England.^1,3 He was the son of Henry Searle and Mary Ann Cobbet.^1,2 Albert Searle appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as age 3 months, birthplace Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Son, age 20, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.² He married Emily Older on 10 September 1862 at St Jude, Whitechapel, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Whitechapel record office in the September quarter 1862.^6,7,8 Albert Searle appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 30, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁶ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 40, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁹ He died in 1897 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Guildford registration office in the June quarter 1897.¹⁰

      Her married name was Soane.² Mary Ann Caroline Miler was born circa 1849 at Reading, Berkshire, England.² She married William Soan, son of Joseph Soane and Eliza Turner, on 7 April 1867 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1867.^2,4,5 Mary Ann Caroline Miler appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 22, birthplace Reading, Berkshire.² She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Old Kings Head, Chobham, Surrey, England, as Mary Ann Toune Wife, age 31, birthplace Grastley, Berkshire.⁶ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at High Street, Chobham, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 42, birthplace Shinfield, Berkshire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 51, birthplace Sherfield, Berkshire.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Alpha Road, Chobham, Surrey, England, as head, age 65, married, birthplace Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, England.⁹ She died in 1928 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the March quarter 1928.¹⁰

     George Albury was born circa 1806 at Alton, Hampshire, England.² He was the Son of Charles Albury who appeared in the Census of 6 June 1841 as age 65, birthplace Hampshire, and he was a Tollgate keeper of Alton, Hampshire.^3,4 He married Harriett Tune, daughter of Richard Tune and Martha Weston, on 16 March 1826 at Bentworth, Hampshire, England; and a transcript reads as follows:

'Albury, George, of Alton, 19, b., with c. of his f., Charles Albury, & Harriet Tewin, of Bentworth, 18, sp., with c. of her f., Richard Tewin, at B., 16 Mar 1826. Aff.⁵'

George Albury appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Lenton Lane, Alton, Hampshire, England, as George Albery, age 30, born in the county, and he was an Ag. Lab.⁴ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Andrews Buildings, Lenton Lane, Alton, Hampshire, England, as George Allbury, Head, married, age 45, birthplace Alton, Hampshire, and he was an Ag. Lab. He was living with his Wife Harriett and Granddaughter Ellen Allbury, age 6, birthplace North Warnbon, who was a Scholar.⁶ He died in 1855 at Hampshire, England; and his death was recorded at Alton Registration district in the June quarter 1855.⁷

      Her married name was Rose.¹ Ellen Walker was born circa 1876 at Bermondsey, London, England.¹ She married Mark Rose, son of Reuben Rose and Anne Beagle, circa 1893.¹ Ellen Walker appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Guildford, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 25, birthplace Bermondsey, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at W Amelia Cottage, Farnborough Street, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, as wife, age 35, birthplace Bermondsey, London.²

     Charles Bullen was born on 4 July 1842 at Pirbright, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Bullen and Elizabeth Saunders.¹ Charles Bullen was baptized on 8 July 1842 at St Michael and All Angels, Pirbright, Surrey, England.^1,2 He died before 4 September 1842 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the September quarter 1842.³ He was buried on 4 September 1842 at St Michael and All Angels, Pirbright, Surrey, England.²

      Her married name was Harris.¹ Charlotte (?) was born circa 1865 at West Firle, Suffolk, England.¹ She married Walter William Harris in 1889.^1,2 Charlotte (?) appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Lambeth, London, England, as Wife, age 36, born West Firle, Suffolk.³

     Henry Knowls was born circa 1723. He married Elizabeth Slyfield, daughter of John Slyfield and Elizabeth (?), on 13 May 1762 at Chobham, Surrey, England.^2,1 Henry Knowls left a will on 9 May 1793; Henry Knowls (X) of Horsell, yeoman 9 May 1793
to my wife Elizabeth newly erected house etc. near Horsell Church for life and then to son Henry; to wife £20 p.a. for life and such household goods as she wishes; to daughter Elizabeth wife of Thomas Wood £50 after death of wife; residue to son Henry exec. paying £150 to James Honer of Pirbright for my son Thomas Wood's money I joined note with him to pay

Proved 24 September 1793.³

He died before 12 May 1793.⁴ He was buried on 12 May 1793 at Horsell, Surrey, England.⁴

     Henry Knowls was christened on 23 July 1763 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Knowls and Elizabeth Slyfield.¹ Henry Knowls married Sarah Heather on 18 February 1794 at Horsell, Surrey, England.² Henry Knowls died before 28 April 1834.² He was buried on 28 April 1834 at Horsell, Surrey, England.²

      Her married name was Woods.² Elizabeth Knowls was christened on 20 September 1765 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Knowls and Elizabeth Slyfield.¹ Elizabeth Knowls married Thomas Woods, son of Thomas Woods and Mary (?), on 6 June 1782 at Horsell, Surrey, England.²

     William Ernest Wood was born circa 1890. He married Gertrude Martha Pollock in 1906 at West Derby, England; and their marriage was recorded at West Derby registration office in the June quarter 1906.^3,4 William Ernest Wood was a Licensed Victualler circa 1915.

      Her married name was Wood.¹ Gertrude Martha Pollock was born circa 1890.¹ She married William Ernest Wood in 1906 at West Derby, England; and their marriage was recorded at West Derby registration office in the June quarter 1906.^1,2

     George Thomas Saunders was born in 1848 at Rochford, Essex, England; and his birth as George Saunders was recorded at Rochford Registration district in the March quarter 1848.^1,2 He was the Son of Benjamin Saunders.³ He married Mary Ann Judd, daughter of James Judd and Elizabeth Emens, on 18 March 1872 at All Saints, Rettendon, Essex, England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1872 at Chelmsford Registration district.^4,3 George Thomas Saunders was 'Master' of the Vessel and his wife was recorded at home in Rettendon as a 'Mariner's Wife' on 3 April 1881.⁵ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Vessel "Elizabeth & Ann", Woodbridge, Suffolk, England, the a transcript of the entry reads:

'Vessel:     "Elizabeth & Ann"
     Census Place:     Woodbridge, Suffolk, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341455 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 1883 Folio 106 Page
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
George SAUNDERS     M     34      M     Rochford, Essex, England
     Occ:     Master
Arther MOSS     U     23      M     Rectendon, Essex, England
     Occ:     Mate.⁵'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 44, birthplace Rochford, Essex, and he was a Labourer on Wharf.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Malting Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 54, birthplace Eastbourne, Essex, and he was a Water Labourer.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Essex, England, as Crew on the Charles and Isabella, age 65, married (Crossed out were details that he had been married 39 years, with 10 children born alive, nine of whom were still living), birthplace Bradwell, Essex. He worked as the Master and his son Ernest Charles Saunders, worked as the Mate, and their were no other persons on the Census Schedule for Vessels. The 'space to be filled up by the Customs Officer when DELIVERING the Schedule' reads: 'Name of Vessel: Charles and Isabella. Official number: 89556. Port or Place to which she belongs: London. Tonnage: 44. Description: Sailing Barge (Coasting). How employed: Import. Name of the Master or Person in charge of the Vessel: Saunders. Place at which the Schedule is delivered on board: Bankside. Date of Delivery: 27/3/11'. The 'space to be filled up by the Customs Officer COLLECTING the Schedule' reads: Place at which the Schedule is collected (Harbour, Dock, Wharf, etc): Burnham, Essex'. The vessel was not on voyage at midnight on Sunday, April 2nd, 1911, and her exact position, completed by the Master, at the time was 'off Burnham on Crouch'.⁸

He died before 15 June 1921 at Essex, England; and his death at age 74 was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the June quarter 1921.^9,10 He was buried on 15 June 1921 at All Saints, Rettendon, Essex, England.¹⁰

     Ernest Charles Saunders was born on 17 October 1874 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1874 in Chelmsford.^2,1,3 He was the son of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.¹ Ernest Charles Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 17, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and he was a Maltster.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kent, England, as age 27, single, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex, occupation 'Master' and his relation to the Head of family has been transcribed as 'Other.⁶' He married Minnie Cormack in 1905 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Rochford Registration district in the September quarter 1905.⁷ Ernest Charles Saunders appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Burnham, Essex, England, as Crew on the Charles and Isabella, age 37, married (crossed out were details that he had been married six years, with one children born alive and still living), birthplace Stapel, Essex. He worked as the Mate and his father George Saunders, worked as the Master, and their were no other persons on the Census Schedule for Vessels. The 'space to be filled up by the Customs Officer when DELIVERING the Schedule' reads: 'Name of Vessel: Charles and Isabella. Official number: 89556. Port or Place to which she belongs: London. Tonnage: 44. Description: Sailing Barge (Coasting). How employed: Import. Name of the Master or Person in charge of the Vessel: Saunders. Place at which the Schedule is delivered on board: Bankside. Date of Delivery: 27/3/11'. The 'space to be filled up by the Customs Officer COLLECTING the Schedule' reads: Place at which the Schedule is collected (Harbour, Dock, Wharf, etc): Burnham, Essex'. The vessel was not on voyage at midnight on Sunday, April 2nd, 1911, and her exact position, completed by the Master, at the time was 'off Burnham on Crouch'.⁸

He was executor to his sister Grace Emma Saunders and the 1939 National Probate Calendar records she was 'of 48 Parliament Hill Hampstead Heath Middlesex' and Probate was granted at London 'to Ernest Charles Saunders retired labourer' on 25 September 1939.⁹ He and Minnie Cormack lived on 29 September 1939 at Essex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Chelmsford area.¹⁰ Ernest Charles Saunders died in 1960 at Essex, England; and his death was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the June quarter 1960.¹¹

     Carden George Herbert Saunders was born on 30 August 1877 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1877 at Chelmsford Registration district.^7,8,9 He was the son of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.^4,5,6 Carden George Herbert Saunders was baptized on 4 June 1878 at All Saints, Rettendon, Essex, England.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Carden H G Saunders, Son, age 3, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex.^6,11 He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Carden Saunders, Son, age 15, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and he was an Agricultural Labourer.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 7 Deptford Ferry Road, Poplar, London, England, as Carden Saunders, Boarder, single, age 23, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex, occupation 'Cooper.¹²' He married Sarah Lark on 16 November 1901 at St Nicholas, South Ockendon, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1901 at Orsett Registration district.^2,13 Carden George Herbert Saunders appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 4 Spring Garden Place, Janet Street, Millwall, London, England, as Head, married, age 33, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex, and he worked as a 'Stoker. Grain Elevator' at the Docks. His wife and son completed the household.¹⁴ He and Sarah Lark lived on 29 September 1939 at Nightingale, Billericay, Essex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register as Herber C Saunders, age 62, and Sarah Saunders, age 63.⁹ Carden George Herbert Saunders was executor for his wife, whose abode was Vange, Essex on 27 May 1942.¹⁵ He died before 7 February 1958 at Essex, England; and his death was recorded at Brentwood Registration district in the March quarter 1958.^16,17 He was buried on 7 February 1958 at All Saints, Vange, Essex, England.¹⁷

      Grace Emma Saunders was also known as Emma Grace Saunders.^2,3 She was born in 1875 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England; and her birth was registered in the December quarter 1875 at Chelmsford.^4,5,1,6,7 She was the daughter of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.¹ Grace Emma Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex.⁴ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 20 Scotts Villas, Prittlewell, Essex, England, as 'Emma Saunders' Servant to a Dairyman (Milk) and his family, age 15, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex.² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 48 Parliament Hill, Hampstead, London, England, as 'Emma G. Saunders', age 26, single, birthplace Battlesbridge, Essex, and she was a Servant to John K Mackay, Head, and family.³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 48 Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, Hampstead, London, England, as Servant, age 35, single, birthplace Battlesbridge, Essex. She worked as a General 'Domestic Servant (Boarding House)', to John K.Mackay, Head, and his household.⁸ She died on 24 May 1939 at 48 Wood Street, Chelmsford, Essex, England; and her death as Emma G Saunders was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the June quarter 1939.^9,10 Her estate was probated on 25 September 1939; and the 1939 National Probate Calendar records Grace Emma Saunders was 'of 48 Parliament Hill Hampstead Heath Middlesex spinster' and Probate was granted at London 'to Ernest Charles Saunders retired labourer.⁹'

     Arthur Harry Saunders was born in 1879 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1879 at Chelmsford Registration district.^2,1,3 He was the son of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.¹ Arthur Harry Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Rettendon, and he was a Scholar.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Malting Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, single, age 22, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and he was a Bricklayer's Labourer.⁶ He died in 1906 at Essex, England; and his death was registered in the December quarter 1906 at Chelmsford Registration district, at age 27.⁷

      Her married name was Stubbings.⁵ Millicent Mabel Saunders was born in March 1881 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1881 at Chelmsford Registration district.^4,2,6 She was the daughter of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.⁴ Millicent Mabel Saunders appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 1 month, birthplace Battles Bridge, Essex, and she was an 'Infant.⁴' She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 10, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and she was a Scholar.⁷ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Lee, London, England, as age 20, single, born Battles Bridge, Essex, occupation 'Cook Domestic' and her relation to the Head of family has been transcribed as 'Other'. Her sister Daisy was also living in the household.⁸ She married Samuel Stubbings on 21 February 1903 at All Saints, Poplar, London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the March quarter 1903 at Poplar Registration district.^5,9,10,11 Millicent Mabel Saunders appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 118 Stebondale Street, Cubitt Town, Millwall, London, England, as Wife, age 30, birthplace Battlesbridge, Essex; in eight years of marriage she had four children born alive and still living.¹² She lived at 19 Manchester Grove, Poplar, London, England; and she appeared on the London Electoral Register with Agnes Mabel and Victor Arthur Stubbings 1930-1932. From 1933-1934 with Victor Arthur Studdings and on her own from 1935-1939.¹³

     George Thomas Saunders was born on 16 April 1890 at Rettendon, Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the June quarter 1890.^3,2,4 He was the son of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.¹ George Thomas Saunders appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 4 months, birthplace Rettendon, Essex.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Malting Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Rettendon, Essex.⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 20, single, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and he worked as a Baker's Assistant.⁷ He married Elizabeth Marjorie White, daughter of Henry Thomas White and Maria Judd, on 30 August 1913 at All Saints, Rettendon, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the September quarter 1913.^8,9 George Thomas Saunders and Elizabeth Marjorie White lived on 29 September 1939 at Billericay, Essex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register, when he was a Master Baker and Confectioner.⁴ George Thomas Saunders lived before 11 October 1956 at Kestell House, Timberlog Lane, Vange, Essex, England.¹⁰ He died on 11 October 1956 at Railway Crossing, Kiln Farm, Pitsea, Essex, England, at age 66; and his death was recorded at Brentwood Registration district in the December quarter 1956.^10,11 He was buried on 25 October 1956 at All Saints, Vange, Essex, England.¹²

     Walter James Saunders was born in 1883 at Rettendon, Essex, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1883 at Chelmsford.^4,3,1 He was the son of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.³ Walter James Saunders appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and he was a Scholar.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Malting Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Son, age 18, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and he was a 'Junior Baker's Assistant.⁴' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Walter J J Saunders, son, age 28, single, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and he worked as a 'Carpenter (builder's).⁶'

     Daisy Isabella Saunders was born in 1885 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1885 at Chelmsford Registration district.^3,2,1 She was the daughter of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.¹ Daisy Isabella Saunders appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and she was a Scholar.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 34 Eltham Road, Lee, London, England, as age 16, born 'Rattles Bridge, Essex', occupation General Servant Domestic to a Jersey born Nurseryman/Florist and his family. Sarah Lark, her future Sister-in-law was also a Servant in the household.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, (transcribed Daisy J Saunders) Daughter, age 26, single, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and she worked as a 'General Servant (domestic)'.⁶

      Her married name was Rand.³ Ethel Harriet Saunders was born on 23 March 1887 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1887 at Chelmsford Registration district.^4,2,1,5 She was the daughter of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.² Ethel Harriet Saunders appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Rettendon, Essex.⁶ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Prittlewell, Essex, England, as age 14, born Battlesbridge, Essex, occupation Domestic Servant, and her relation to the Head of family has been transcribed as 'Other.⁴' She married Cornelius Rand on 20 March 1905 at Christ Church, Poplar, London, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the March quarter 1905. They were Bachelor and Spinster, both of the parish, address 11 Cahir Street. He was age 22, a Stoker, and son of James Rand, Fireman. She was age 21 and daughter of George Thomas Saunders, Labourer.^3,7 Ethel Harriet Saunders appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 156 Bidder Street, Canning Town, Essex, England, as Wife, age 24, birthplace Battlesbridge, Essex, Housewife, and in six years of marriage she had three children born alive, and two were still living. Her two children completed the household.⁸ She died in 1960 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded at Rochford Registration district in the June quarter 1960.⁹

      Her married name was Gurden.² Edith Gertrude Saunders was born on 11 November 1892 at Rettendon, Essex, England; and her birth was registered in the December quarter 1892 in Chelmsford.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of George Thomas Saunders and Mary Ann Judd.¹ Edith Gertrude Saunders appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Malting Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 8, birthplace Rettendon, Essex.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Battlesbridge, Essex, England, as Daughter, age 18, birthplace Rettendon, Essex, and she worked as a 'General Servant (domestic).⁵' She married Richard Charles Gurden on 22 March 1913 at St John, Cubitt Town, Poplar, London, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Poplar Registration district in the March quarter 1913. He was a 25 year old Bachelor and Packer, son of Richard Charles Gurden (dec.). She was a 20 year old Spinster and daughter of George Thomas Saunders.² Edith Gertrude Saunders and Richard Charles Gurden lived in 1925 at 48 Stebondale Street, Poplar, London, England; and they were on the London Electoral Register.⁶ Edith Gertrude Saunders died in 1950 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded at Rochford Registration district in the December quarter 1950.^1,7

      Her married name was Hughes.¹ Sarah Hedgecock was christened on 27 January 1788 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Hedgecock and Lucy (?).² Sarah Hedgecock married Henry Hughes, son of John Hughes and Ann Daborn, on 28 March 1807 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England; and both were recorded as 'of the Parish.¹' Sarah Hedgecock died before 13 June 1825.³ She was buried on 13 June 1825 at Chobham, Surrey, England.³

     Joseph Mark Oxlade was born on 7 February 1900 at Horsell, Surrey, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1900 at Chertsey Registration district.^1,3,4 He was the son of Joseph Oxlade and Ellen Hall.¹ Joseph Mark Oxlade was baptized on 15 April 1900 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Son, age 1 birthplace Horsell, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Woking, Surrey, England, as son, age 11, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁶ He died in October 1984 at Surrey, England, at age 84; and his death was recorded at Surrey North-Western Registration office in October 1984.⁴

     Henry Diggle was born in 1884 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England; and his birth was recorded at Rochdale record office in the March quarter 1884.^1,2 He was the son of James Diggle and Ellen Slyfield.¹ Henry Diggle appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wardleworth, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 17, single, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire, and he was an 'Apprentice Cotton And Woollen Machine Fitter.¹' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 52 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as son, age 27, single, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire, England.⁴ He married Mary E Hammer in 1919; and their marriage was recorded at Rochdale registation office in the September quarter 1919.⁵

     Edith Diggle was born on 14 July 1886 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded at Rochdale record office in the September quarter 1886.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Diggle and Ellen Slyfield.¹ Edith Diggle appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wardleworth, Lancashire, England, as Dsaughter, age 4, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 14, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire, and no occupation was given.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 52 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as daughter, age 24, single, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire, England.⁵ She lived on 29 September 1939 at 13 Winifred Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England.³

     Florence Diggle was born in 1888 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded at Rochdale record office in the December quarter 1888.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Diggle and Ellen Slyfield.¹ Florence Diggle appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wardleworth, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire.³ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire, and no occupation was given.⁴

     Wilfred Diggle was born in 1891 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1891 in Rochdale.^1,2 He was the son of James Diggle and Ellen Slyfield.¹ Wilfred Diggle appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wardleworth, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 3 months, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England, Son age 10 birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 52 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as son, age 20, single, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire, England.⁴

     Arthur Diggle was born in 1894 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1894 in Rochdale.^1,2 He was the son of James Diggle and Ellen Slyfield.¹ Arthur Diggle appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 52 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as son, age 16, single, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire, England.³

     Caroline Diggle was born on 12 November 1897 at Rochdale, Lancashire, England; and her birth was registered in the December quarter 1897 in Rochdale.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Diggle and Ellen Slyfield.¹ Caroline Diggle appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 52 Sheriff Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, as daughter, age 13, birthplace Rochdale, Lancashire, England.⁴ She lived on 29 September 1939 at 13 Winifred Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, England.³

     Thomas Phillips Hampton was born on 17 June 1853 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1853 in Kensington; he was one of five children.^1,2,3 He was christened on 10 July 1853 at St James, Paddington, London, England.³ He was the Son of Samuel Robert Hampton (c1799-1875) and Mary (c 1812- ) in 1854.⁴ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 15 Hermitage Street, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 15 Hermitage Street, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 14, birthplace Marylebone, London, and he was an Organ Builder.⁶ He married Marian Skinner in 1874 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1874 at Kensington Registration district.^1,7 Thomas Phillips Hampton appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 15 Brand Street, London, England, as Head, age 27, married, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was an Organ Builder.⁸ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Crompton Street, Paddington, London, England, as Head, married, age 36, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was employed as a 'P. Decorator.⁹' He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 204 Portnall Road, Maida Vale, London, England, as Head, married, age 47, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a House Painter.¹⁰ He died in 1938 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Paddington Registration office in the March quarter 1938.¹¹

      Marian Skinner was also known as Mary Ann.³ Her married name was Hampton.¹ She was born circa 1852 at Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.^4,5 She married Thomas Phillips Hampton in 1874 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1874 at Kensington Registration district.^1,6 Marian Skinner appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 15 Brand Street, London, England, as Wife, married, age 30, birthplace Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk.⁷ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Crompton Street, Paddington, London, England, as Marian Hampton, Wife, age 38, birthplace Bury St Edmunds, and she as a Retired Laundress.⁸ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 204 Portnall Road, Maida Vale, London, England, as Wife, age 49, birthplace Ipswich, Suffolk.⁹

     William Stacey was born circa 1876. He married Matilda Clara Rachel Sparshott in 1906 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Epsom registration office in the December quarter 1906.⁴ William Stacey was recorded as a Gardener on his daughter Ann's marriage certificate on 29 April 1933.^1,2,3