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     William Dunster was christened on 27 October 1814 at Chobham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Dunster and Elizabeth Daborn.¹

      Her married name was White.² Jane Chitty was christened on 1 May 1796 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Chitty and Ann Daborn.¹ Jane Chitty married James White on 10 March 1817 at Chobham, Surrey, England.² Jane Chitty appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as age 40, birthplace in Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 64, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁵

     William Chitty was christened on 22 March 1801 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Chitty and Ann Daborn.¹ William Chitty married Elizabeth Daborn, daughter of James Daborn and Ann Spooner, on 17 April 1842 at East Molesey, Surrey, England.^3,4 William Chitty appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as age 49, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 59, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁶

      Her married name was Heather.² Harriet Chitty was christened on 3 April 1803 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Chitty and Ann Daborn.¹ Harriet Chitty married James Heather, son of Daniel Heather and Mary (?), on 10 June 1826 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^2,4 Harriet Chitty died before 20 May 1848 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the June quarter 1848.⁵ She was buried on 20 May 1848 at Holy Trinity, West End, Surrey, England.⁶

     Hannah Chitty was christened on 18 August 1805 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Chitty and Ann Daborn.¹

      Her married name was Spong.² Phoebe Chitty was christened on 14 May 1809 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of James Chitty and Ann Daborn.¹ Phoebe Chitty married William Spong on 13 October 1827 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.^2,4 Phoebe Chitty appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Phebe Spang, age 30, birthplace Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 41, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.^6,7 She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Queens Lane Cottages, Bisley, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 51, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Bisley, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 61, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Queens Lane, Bisley, Surrey, England, as Head, Widow, age 70, birthplace Chobham, Surrey and she was 'Formerly Laundress.¹⁰' She died before 22 December 1882; and her death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1882.¹¹ She was buried on 24 December 1882 at St John the Baptist, Bisley, Surrey, England.¹¹

      Her married name was Milam.¹ Edna M P Cross was born circa 1913. She married Albert Frederick Jesse Milam, son of Frederick Jesse Milham and Mary Bridcutt, in 1943; and their marriage was recorded at Wayland Registration office in the September quarter 1943.¹

     Edward S P Milam was born in 1925; and his birth was recorded at Windsor Registration office in the September quarter 1925.¹ He was the son of Edward Percy Milam and Elsie May Goddard.¹

     Charles Leslie Raymond Milam was born in 1929; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey Registration office in the December quarter 1929.¹ He was the son of Edward Percy Milam and Elsie May Goddard.¹

      Her married name was Milam.¹ Doris M Bowler was born circa 1916. She married Stephen Horatio Milam, son of Frederick Jesse Milham and Mary Bridcutt, in 1947; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey Mid Eastern Registration office in the March quarter 1947.¹

     William Harding was christened on 9 December 1849 at Horsell, Surrey, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Harding and Jane Daborn. William Harding appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as William Darding, Son, age 21, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁵ He married Emma Allen, daughter of Charles Allen and Sophia Atfield, on 18 May 1872 at St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England.^6,7,8 William Harding appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Jenkins Hill, Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 32, birthplace Knaphill, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as William Hardig, Head, Married, age 51, birthplace Hassell Surrey.⁹ He died on 6 December 1906 at Forester's Arms, Bagshot, Surrey, England, at age 56; and his death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1906.^10,11 He was buried on 11 December 1906 at St Anne, Bagshot, Surrey, England.¹²

      Her married name was Milham.¹ Florence Edith Lovejoy was born on 12 May 1905 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the June quarter 1905.^2,3 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Brick Hill, Valley End, Chobham, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 5, birthplace Chobham, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Albert William Milham, son of Jesse Milam and Lucy Gibbs, on 20 October 1923 at St Saviour, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey Registration office in the December quarter 1923.^1,5

      William Reginald Walter Garrett was also known as Reginald W Garrett.¹ He was born on 26 August 1893 at Clapham, London, England; and his birth was recorded at Wandsworth Registration district, in the December quarter 1893.^1,4,3,5 He was the son of William Thomas Garrett and Matilda Westbrook.¹ William Reginald Walter Garrett was baptized on 21 October 1894 at St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 6 Drury Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, as Reginald W Garrett, Son, age 7, birthplace Clapham, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 6 Drury Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, as Reginald Garrett, Son, age 17, birthplace Clapham, Surrey, and he was a Postman.⁶ He married May Bollington on 17 April 1918 at St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Hampshire, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Farnham Registration district, in the June quarter 1918. He was a 25 year old Bachelor, Postman, son of William Thomas Garrett, who was a Carpenter. She was a 27 year old Spinster, daughter of William Edward Bollington.^7,8 William Reginald Walter Garrett and May Bollington lived on 29 September 1939 at Hampshire, England; where they were on the 1939 Register.⁹ William Reginald Walter Garrett died on 28 August 1980 at Surrey, England, at age 87; and his death was recorded at Surrey South West Registration district in September 1980.^5,10 His estate was probated on 8 October 1980; at Winchester Registry, Hampshire, England, and he was of Lower Farnham Road, Aldershot, Hampshire.¹⁰

     George Frederick Thomas Garrett was born on 15 December 1900 at Aldershot, Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Farnham Registration district in the March quarter 1901.^1,2,4,5 He was the son of William Thomas Garrett and Matilda Westbrook.¹ George Frederick Thomas Garrett appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 6 Drury Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 3 months, birthplace Aldershot, Hampshire.¹ He was baptized on 7 April 1901 at St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.^5,3 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 6 Drury Lane, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Aldershot, Hampshire, and he went to School.⁶ He married Annie Isabella Ford on 4 October 1930 at St Michael the Archangel, Aldershot, Hampshire, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Farnham Registration district in the December quarter 1930. He was a 30 year old Bachelor, Postman, son of William Thomas Garrett, Carpenter, of 6 Guys Cottages, High Street. She was a 25 year old Spinster, daughter of Henry James Ford, Soldier, of Myrtle Villa, Redan Hill.^7,8 George Frederick Thomas Garrett died in 1978 at Hampshire, England; and his death was recorded at North East Hampshire Registration district in September 1978.⁴

     Maurice Crockford was christened on 18 February 1649 at Chertsey, Surrey, England.^3,2 He was the son of Moris Crockford.² Maurice Crockford married Sarah Taylor on 22 December 1670 at Chertsey, Surrey, England.^2,3

     Ada Greenwood was born circa 1885 at Wicker, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.² As of 1905, her married name was Cobbett.¹ She married Joseph Cobbett, son of Henry John Cobbett and Eliza Fenn, on 23 April 1905 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Sheffield record office in the June quarter 1905.^1,3 Ada Greenwood appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 803 Ecclesall Road, Ecclesall, Yorkshire, England, as wife, age 26, birthplace Wicker Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.² She died in 1935 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Sheffield registration office in the September quarter 1935.⁴

     George Mills was christened on 25 January 1835 at Horsell, Surrey, England.² He married Martha Cobbett, daughter of James Cobbett and Hannah Knowls, on 20 October 1861 at St Peter, Islington, Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Islington record office in the December quarter 1861.^1,3 George Mills appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at St Pancras, London, England, as head, married, age 36, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Stoke Newington, London, England, as head, married, age 46, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Stoke Newington, London, England, as head, married, age 56, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁵

      Marion McSkimming Gray also went by the name of May.² Her married name was Cross. She was born circa 1907 at New Zealand.^2,3 She married Alister Walter Eric Cross, son of Joseph John Cross and Harriet Annie Stowell, in 1930 at Clutha, Otago, New Zealand.^1,4 Marion McSkimming Gray and Alister Walter Eric Cross lived in 1935 at Greenfields, Balclutha, Clutha, Otago, New Zealand; where he was listed on the New Zealand Electoral Roll as a Farmer and she was listed as married.⁵ Marion McSkimming Gray died on 7 October 1994 at Calvary Hospital, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.^1,6 She was buried on 10 October 1994 at Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.¹

      Her married name was Butler.² Mary Ann Bennett was baptized on 10 September 1822 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of Richard Bennett and Sophia (?).³ Mary Ann Bennett married James Butler, son of James Butler and Sarah Lear, on 9 November 1840 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1840. They were married after Banns had been called. He was a 20 year old Bachelor and Spectacle Maker of Wolverhampton and she was a 19 year old Spinster also of Wolverhampton.² Mary Ann Bennett appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Shakespeare Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as age 20 and she was born in the county. The inhabitants at this address were listed in this order: Sarah age 55, Ann age 25, James age 20, Lucy age 15, Maria age 11, Harriot age 13, Mary age 20, Charles age 6 months and Sophia age 1 month.¹

She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bennett's Fold, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Mary Buttler, Wife, age 28, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Lewis Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Mary Buttler, Wife, age 38, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and she was a Black Polisher.⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 4 Warden's Place, Clerkenwell, London, England, as Mary Buttler, Wife, age 47, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.⁶ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 18 Poole Street, Shoreditch, London, England, as Mary Butler, Mother-in-Law of Robert Thomas Anderson [Mother of Mary Ann Butler], age 69, birthplace Stafford, Wolverhampton.⁷ She died before 28 August 1897 at London, England; and her death was recorded and indexed as Mary Ann Buttler at Kensington Registration district in the September quarter 1897.^8,9 She was buried on 28 August 1897 at St Marylebone, Westminster, London, England; at age 75.¹⁰

      Her married name was Lee.^1,2 Ellen Blanchard was baptized on 21 March 1833 at Send, Surrey, England.^3,4 She married James Lee, son of James Lee and Sarah Grey, on 23 November 1857 at St John's, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1857.^1,2 Ellen Blanchard appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Woking, Surrey, England, as wife, age 28, birthplace Send, Surrey.³

     James Lee was born on 5 January 1861 at Woking, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Lee and Ellen Blanchard.¹ James Lee was baptized on 3 March 1861 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England.² He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Woking, Surrey, England, as son, age 3 months, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹

     James Lee was baptized on 6 February 1861 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Lee and Frances Wood.¹ James Lee appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Send, Surrey, England, as son, age 11, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 20, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹

     John Lee was born on 17 April 1865 at Woking, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Lee and Frances Wood.¹ John Lee was baptized on 28 May 1865 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Send, Surrey, England, as son, age 5, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹

     Alfred William Lee was baptized on 28 February 1869 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Lee and Frances Wood.¹ Alfred William Lee appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Send, Surrey, England, as son, age 2, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey, England, as son, age 21, birthplace Send, Surrey.⁴ He married Florence Farmer in 1895; and their marriage was recorded at Basingstoke registration office in the September quarter 1895.^5,6 Alfred William Lee appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, as head, married, age 32, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁵

     Josiah Wasley Gosden was born in 1890 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^1,2 He was the son of Albert William Gosden and Sarah Ann Wasley.¹ Josiah Wasley Gosden died in 1896 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^3,2

      Her married name was Spilcker.² Blanche Wasley Gosden was born in 1883 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert William Gosden and Sarah Ann Wasley.¹ Blanche Wasley Gosden married George Louis Spilcker in 1903 at Australia.²

     Ellen Albury was born circa 1845 at North Warnborough, Hampshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ellen Albury. Ellen Albury appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Andrews Buildings, Lenton Lane, Alton, Hampshire, England, as Ellen Allbury, Granddaughter of George and Harriett Allbury, age 6, birthplace North Warnboro, and she was a Scholar.¹

     William Benham was born in 1841 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford recordc office in the March quarter 1841.^1,2 He was the son of William Benham and Hannah Honer.¹ William Benham was christened on 11 January 1846 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.³ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 20, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁴ He married Eliza Roake, daughter of George Roake and Kitty Collyer, on 19 October 1863 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1863.^5,6,7 William Benham appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 30, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁸ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at High Street, Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 40, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey and he 'Head Grocer'. The full entry reads :-

'Dwelling:     High St
     Census Place:     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341181 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0771 Folio 31 Page 18
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
William BENHAM     M     40      M     Worplesdon, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Grocer
Eliza BENHAM     M     41      F     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Wife
     Occ:     Wife
William BENHAM          15      M     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Assistant Grocer
Frederick C. BENHAM          12      M     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Edith BENHAM          10      F     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     Scholar
Ernest E. BENHAM          2 m     M     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Son.⁵'
He died on 20 August 1890 at St John's, Woking, Surrey, England; and his death was registered in the September quarter 1890 at Guildford registration office.^9,10

     Richard Henry Benham was born in 1843 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Benham and Hannah Honer.¹ Richard Henry Benham was baptized on 11 January 1846 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.² He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Reading, Berkshire, England, as Lodger, age 18, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Dorking, Surrey, England, as Lodger, age 27, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁴ He married Jane Jackson on 11 August 1873 at St Giles, Camberwell, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1873 at Camberwell registration district.^5,6 Richard Henry Benham died before 7 June 1880; and his death was recorded at Dorking record office in the June quarter 1880.⁷ He was buried on 7 June 1880 at St Martin, Dorking, Surrey, England.⁸

      As of 1845, Charles Janus Benham was also known as Charles James Benham.³ He was born in 1845 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1845 as Charles James Benham.³ He was christened on 11 January 1846 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of William Benham and Hannah Honer.¹ Charles Janus Benham appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Newbury, Berkshire, England, as Assistant, age 24, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁶ He married Ellen Chitty, daughter of James Richard Henry Chitty and Ann Baigent, on 25 December 1876 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was registered in the Chertsey registration district in the December quarter 1876.^7,8,2 Charles Janus Benham appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at High Street, Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, marrieed, age 36, birthplace Chobham, Surrey and he was a 'Carrier, and Fishmonger'. The full entry reads :-

'Dwelling:     Village High Street
     Census Place:     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341181 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0771 Folio 51 Page 32
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Charles James BENHAM     M     36      M     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Carrier & Fishmonger
Ellen BENHAM     M     23      F     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Wife
Henry R.C. BENHAM          4      M     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Son
George E. BENHAM          2      M     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Son
Alfred W. BENHAM          9 m     M     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Son.⁷'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 45, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁹ He died in 1901 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the June quarter 1901.¹⁰

     Ellen Jane Benham was born before 11 January 1846 at Chobham, Surrey, England.¹ She was baptized on 11 January 1846 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Benham and Hannah Honer.¹ Ellen Jane Benham died before 30 June 1851 at Chobham, Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the June quarter 1851.^3,4 She was buried on 30 June 1851 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.³

     Frederick Walter Benham was baptized on 14 March 1850 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,3 He was the son of William Benham and Hannah Honer.¹ Frederick Walter Benham appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace, Chobham, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 21, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at High Street, Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, unmarried, age 31, birthplace Chobham, Surrey and he was 'Grocer & Corn Dealer'. The full entry reads :-

'Dwelling:     High St
     Census Place:     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341181 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0771 Folio 30 Page 16
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Frederick BENHAM     U     31      M     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Grocer & Corn Dealer
Emma SMITHERS     U     17      F     Chobham, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Servant Domestic.⁶'

He married Mary Ann Mitchell, daughter of Thomas Mitchell and Harriett (?), on 13 July 1881 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1881 at the Chertsey registration office.^7,8,9 Frederick Walter Benham appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 41, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁷ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 51, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at High Street, Chobham, Surrey, England, as head, age 61, married, birthplace Chobham, Surrey, England.¹¹ He lived in 1921 at High Street, Chobham, Surrey, England.¹² He died on 8 March 1929 at Florida House, Chobham, Surrey, England, at age 78; and his death was recorded at Chertsey Registration office in the March quarter 1929.^13,14,15 He was buried on 13 March 1929 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.¹⁶

     Arthur George Benham was baptized on 5 January 1845 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Benham and Hannah Honer.¹ Arthur George Benham died before 13 January 1845 at Surrey, England; and his Death was registered in the March quarter 1845 in the Chertsey registration district.² He was buried on 13 January 1845 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.³

     Richard Benham was born circa 1790.¹ He married Martha Herrot, daughter of William Herrot and Patience (?), on 7 February 1812 at Upton Grey, Hampshire, England.¹

      Her married name was Benham.¹ Martha Herrot was christened on 13 April 1787 at Upton Grey, Hampshire, England.¹ As of 13 April 1787, Martha Herrot was also known as Mary Herrett.¹ She was the daughter of William Herrot and Patience (?).¹ Martha Herrot married Richard Benham on 7 February 1812 at Upton Grey, Hampshire, England.¹

      James Butler was also known as James Buttler.³ He was baptized on 20 May 1821 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.^1,2,4 He was the son of James Butler and Sarah Lear.^1,2 James Butler married Mary Ann Bennett, daughter of Richard Bennett and Sophia (?), on 9 November 1840 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1840. They were married after Banns had been called. He was a 20 year old Bachelor and Spectacle Maker of Wolverhampton and she was a 19 year old Spinster also of Wolverhampton.⁵ James Butler was working as a Spectacle Framemaker at the time his Wife registered the birth of their Daughter Sophia on 14 May 1841.^6,7 He appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Shakespeare Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as age 20 [transcribed 28] and he was born in the county. The inhabitants at this address were listed in this order: Sarah age 55, Ann age 25, James age 20, Lucy age 15, Maria age 11, Harriot age 13, Mary age 20, Charles age 6 months and Sophia age 1 month.¹

He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bennett's Fold, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as James Buttler, Head, married, age 29, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and he was a Spectacle Frame Maker.⁸ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Lewis Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as James Buttler, Head, married, age 39, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and he was a Spectacle Frame Maker; his neighbour was John Buttler, age 45, who was also a Spectacle Frame Maker, who lived with his wife and six sons.^9,10 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 4 Warden's Place, Clerkenwell, London, England, as James Buttler, Head, married, age 49, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and he was an Optician. His household, which included his Wife and Daughter, was one of several at this address.^11,12

He died on 7 February 1875 at 4 Warden's Place, Clerkenwell, London, England, at age 53; and his death was recorded as James Buttler at Holborn Registration district in the March quarter 1875; he was given as Optician by his Daughter Mary Ann Butler, Informant of his death 13 February 1875.¹³

      Her married name was Lee.^1,2 Frances Wood was born circa 1839 at Woking, Surrey, England.³ She married Henry Lee, son of James Lee and Sarah Grey, on 2 September 1860 at St John's, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1860.^1,2 Frances Wood appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Send, Surrey, England, as Franciss Lee, wife, age 33, birthplace Brighton, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as wife, age 42, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 56, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁵

     Jane Lee was baptized on 29 December 1867 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Lee and Frances Wood.¹ Jane Lee appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Send, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 5, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as daughter, age 14, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹

      Her married name was Butler.² Sarah Lear was born before 12 October 1778 at Coten End, Staffordshire, England.^1,3,4,5 She was baptized on 12 October 1778 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and her parents were Richard and Lydia.⁶ She married James Butler, son of James Butler and Mary Lees, on 3 December 1807 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and they were both of the parish; their marriage took place after Banns had been read and both signed with their mark witnessed by John Dean and Joseph Wainwright, (the latter of whom was witness to all marriages on the relevant page of the parish register).^7,2,8,9 Sarah Lear lived on 15 December 1840 at Walsall Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; when she was Informant of her husband's death on 9 December 1840.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Shakespeare Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as age 55 and she was born in the county. The inhabitants at this address were listed in this order: Sarah age 55, Ann age 25, James age 20, Lucy age 15, Maria age 11, Harriot age 13, Mary age 20, Charles age 6 months and Sophia age 1 month.¹

She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Warwick Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Mother-in-law, widow, age 73, birthplace Coten End, Staffordshire.³ She died before 15 May 1853 at Oxford Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and her death was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the June quarter 1853.¹¹ She was buried on 15 May 1853 at Merridale Cemetery, Jeffcock Road, Merridale, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; as Widow, Grave 6365.¹²

     William Lee was baptized on 29 December 1872 at St Mary, Formerly Send with Ripley, Send, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Lee and Frances Wood.¹ William Lee appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Send, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, as boarder, age 18, birthplace Send, Surrey.³

     Mary Jane Shapcott was born circa 1838 at Brideford, Devon, England.² She married Henry Thomas Nibbet Cowdery, son of Henry Thomas Cowdery and Charlotte Ann Honer, in 1885; and their marriage was recorded at Cardiff record office in the June quarter 1885.¹ Mary Jane Shapcott appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Aldershot, Hampshire, England, as Wife, age 63, birthplace Brideford, Devon.²

     George Lee was born circa 1871 at Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Lee and Frances Wood.¹ George Lee appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Send, Surrey, England, as son, age 3 months, birthplace Guildford, Surrey. He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Send & Ripley, Surrey, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.¹

     Harriet Honer was born on 14 October 1827.² She was the daughter of Richard Honer and Hannah Huntingford.¹ Harriet Honer was christened on 4 July 1830 at Perry Hill & Normandy Chapels-Independent, Worplesdon, Surrey, England.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 40, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Stoke Fields, Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Sister, age 52, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.¹ She died in 1915 at Hampshire, England; and her death was recorded at Alverstoke registration office in the March quarter 1915.⁴

     James Butler was baptized on 19 June 1774 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England.^3,2 He was the son of James Butler and Mary Lees.^3,2 James Butler married Sarah Lear on 3 December 1807 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and they were both of the parish; their marriage took place after Banns had been read and both signed with their mark witnessed by John Dean and Joseph Wainwright, (the latter of whom was witness to all marriages on the relevant page of the parish register).^1,4,5,6 James Butler was recorded as a Butcher on his Son James's marriage certificate on 9 November 1840.⁷ He died on 9 December 1840 at Walsall Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, at age 66; and his death was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1840, with his wife Sarah as Informant.⁸ He was buried on 13 December 1840 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and the Parish Register records he was of Walsall Street and aged 66.⁹

     Anne Butler was baptized on 25 November 1811 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England.^3,4,2 She was the daughter of James Butler and Sarah Lear.^1,2 Anne Butler appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Shakespeare Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as age 25 and she was born in the county. The inhabitants at this address were listed in this order: Sarah age 55, Ann age 25, James age 20, Lucy age 15, Maria age 11, Harriot age 13, Mary age 20, Charles age 6 months and Sophia age 1 month.³

She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Oxford Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Ann Buttler, Head, unmarried, age 49, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. Her Daughter Sarah and a Servant completed her household.⁴

     Percy John Spooner was born before 16 December 1888 at Orsett, Essex, England; and his birth was recorded at Orsett Registration district in the December quarter 1888.^2,3 He was baptized on 16 December 1888 at St Giles and All Saints, Orsett, Essex, England.³ He was the son of Thomas Spooner and Eliza Philbrick.¹ Percy John Spooner appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Heath Farm, Orsett, Essex, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Horndon on Hill, Essex.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Crown House Hall Farm, Mucking, Essex, England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Orsett, Essex.⁵

      John Philbrick was also known as John Filbrook.³ He was also known as John Philbrook.⁴ He was baptized on 23 January 1803 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.^4,1,5 He was the son of Spurgin John Philbrook and Martha Cole.² John Philbrick married Ann Glasscock on 20 September 1823 at All Saints, Purleigh, Essex, England; and he was a bachelor of Woodham Walter and she was a spinster of the parish. Their witnesses were Elizabeth Philbrook and Egerton Guttres. They were married by Banns with the consent of parents; Bride, groom and both witnesses signed x.^6,7 John Philbrick appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Walter Dell, Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as age 37, born in the county and he was an 'Ag. Lab.⁸' He may have been the John Philbrook recorded in the Criminal Register age 42, tried at the County Assizes in Essex for Larceny and found Not Guilty on 4 March 1844.⁹ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woodham Walter, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 49, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and he was an 'Ag. Lab.¹⁰' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at High Street, Rayleigh, Essex, England, as Boarder with Ann Dale, widower, age 71, birthplace Woodham Walter, Essex, and his occupation was given as Ag. Lab.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Salt Row, Rayleigh, Essex, England, as Boarder with Ann Dale, widow, age 73, birthplace Woodham, Essex.¹¹ He died on 6 August 1885 at Rochford Union Workhouse, Rochford, Essex, England, at age 82; and his death was recorded at Rochford Registration district in the September quarter 1885.^12,13

      Eleanor Butler was also known as Elleanor Butler.³ She was baptized on 17 July 1808 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England; as Elleanor Butler.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of James Butler and Sarah Lear.²

      Her married name was Simmons.^2,3 Lucy Butler was baptized on 4 July 1824 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of James Butler and Sarah Lear.¹ Lucy Butler appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Shakespeare Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as age 15 and she was born in the county. The inhabitants at this address were listed in this order: Sarah age 55, Ann age 25, James age 20, Lucy age 15, Maria age 11, Harriot age 13, Mary age 20, Charles age 6 months and Sophia age 1 month.¹

She married John Simmons on 29 December 1844 at St Peter Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and their marriage after Banns were read was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1844. She was of 'full age', a Spinster and daughter of James Butler (deceased). He was also of 'full age', a Bachelor, Miner, son of William Simmons, also a Miner.^4,3,6 Lucy Butler appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Warwick Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.⁴ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Wife, age 37, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.⁷ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at The Brook, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Wife, age 48, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.⁸ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at March End, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Wife, age 57, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.⁹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Boarder with her Daughter Mrs Emma Dunn, age 76, widowed, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.¹⁰ She died before 22 August 1901 at Frederick Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and her death was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the September quarter 1901.¹¹ She was buried on 22 August 1901 at Wednesfield New Burial Ground, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and was recorded in the Burial Register of St Thomas, Wednesfield, Staffordshire, where her Funeral service was held.^12,13

     Frances Chatte was baptized on 17 April 1785 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England; as Frances Chettoe, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth.³ She married Isaiah Rushton on 11 April 1814 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England.² As of 11 April 1814, her married name was Rushton.² She had a child with Isaiah Rushton called Joseph Rushton recorded as being Baptised on 15 May 1814 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England.⁴ She was widowed as an Isaiah Rushton was burried at St John, Longton, Staffordshire on 11 January 1818.⁵ She had a posthumous child with Isaiah Rushton called Fanny Rushton recorded as being Baptised on 3 May 1818 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England.⁶ As of 1 May 1819, her married name was Butler.⁷ She married Joseph Butler, son of James Butler and Mary Lees, on 1 May 1819 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England; and they were both of Haughton; he was a Bachelor and she was a Widow.⁷ Frances Chatte died before 29 December 1835 at Staffordshire, England.⁸ She was buried on 29 December 1835 at St Giles, Haughton, Staffordshire, England.⁸