History of the Groombridge Family Contents

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Generation No. 1

1. William1 GROOMBRIDGE, born 1599, in Horsham, Sussex. He married Elizabeth EARLY 10 Feb 1625, in Warnham, Sussex.

Children of William GROOMBRIDGE and Elizabeth EARLY:

i. Elizabeth GROOMBRIDGE, born 1627, in Horsham, Sussex. ii. Anne GROOMBRIDGE, born 1629, in Horsham, Sussex. 2 iii. William GROOMBRIDGE, born 1630, in Horsham, Sussex. iv. John GROOMBRIDGE, born 1632, in Horsham, Sussex. v. Margret GROOMBRIDGE, born 1635, in Horsham, Sussex. vi. Mary GROOMBRIDGE, born 1637. vii. Hanna GROOMBRIDGE, born 1641, in Horsham, Sussex. viii. Edward GROOMBRIDGE, born 1643, in Horsham, Sussex.

Generation No. 2

2. William2 GROOMBRIDGE (William1), born 1630, in Horsham, Sussex. He married Elizabeth JUP 26 Oct 1655, in Horsham, Sussex. Elizabeth JUP was born in Itchingfield.

Children of William GROOMBRIDGE and Elizabeth JUP:

i. William GROOMBRIDGE, born 16 Feb 1659, in Horsham, Sussex. ii. John GROOMBRIDGE, born 10 Feb 1663, in Horsham, Sussex. iii. Elizabeth GROOMBRIDGE, born 31 Jan 1665, in Horsham, Sussex. iv. Edward GROOMBRIDGE, born Dec 1667, in Horsham, Sussex. 3 v. Daniel GROOMBRIDGE, born 15 Nov 1673, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1745, in Horsham, Sussex.

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Generation No. 3

3. Daniel3 GROOMBRIDGE (William2, William1), born 15 Nov 1673, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1745, in Horsham, Sussex. He married Dorothy GREENWOOD 13 Feb 1708, in Horsham, Sussex. Dorothy GREENWOOD died 1744, in Horsham, Sussex.

Children of Daniel GROOMBRIDGE and Dorothy GREENWOOD:

i. Elizabeth GROOMBRIDGE, born 1710, in Horsham, Sussex. 4 ii. John GROOMBRIDGE, born 1712, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1789, in Horsham, Sussex. iii. Edward GROOMBRIDGE, born 1714, in Horsham, Sussex. iv. Mary GROOMBRIDGE, born 1717, in Horsham, Sussex. v. Daniel GROOMBRIDGE, born 1720, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1721, in Horsham, Sussex.

Generation No. 4

4. John4 GROOMBRIDGE (Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1712, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1789, in Horsham, Sussex. He married Lucy WELLIN 4 May 1735, in Nuthurst, Sussex. Lucy WELLIN died 1779, in Horsham, Sussex.

Children of John GROOMBRIDGE and Lucy WELLIN:

5 i. John GROOMBRIDGE, born 1739, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1815, in Horsham, Sussex. ii. Thomas GROOMBRIDGE, born 1741, in Horsham, Sussex. iii. Ann GROOMBRIDGE, born 1741, in Horsham, Sussex. iv. Henry GROOMBRIDGE, born 1745, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1745, in Horsham, Sussex.

Generation No. 5

5. John5 GROOMBRIDGE (John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1739, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1815, in Horsham, Sussex. Occupation: Carpenter. He married Sarah MICHELL 22 May 1764, in Horsham, Sussex. Sarah MICHELL died 1799, in Horsham, Sussex.

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Children of John GROOMBRIDGE and Sarah MICHELL:

6 i. Henry GROOMBRIDGE, born 1765, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1841, in Horsham, Sussex. ii. Sarah GROOMBRIDGE, born 19 Jul 1767, in Horsham, Sussex. iii. Elizabeth GROOMBRIDGE, born 7 Mar 1773, in Horsham, Sussex. iv. Nanny GROOMBRIDGE, born 16 Mar 1777, in Horsham, Sussex.

Generation No. 6

6. Henry6 GROOMBRIDGE (John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1765, in Horsham, Sussex, died 1841, in Horsham, Sussex. He married Elizabeth KEMP 13 Oct 1786, in Horsham, Sussex.

Children of Henry GROOMBRIDGE and Elizabeth KEMP:

i. Sarah GROOMBRIDGE, born 1788, in Horsham, Sussex. ii. Elizabeth GROOMBRIDGE, born 1790, in Horsham, Sussex. 7 iii. Henry GROOMBRIDGE, born 1793, in Horsham, Sussex, died 25 May 1847, in Pauline Street, Bermondsey. iv. John GROOMBRIDGE, born 1796, in Horsham, Sussex, died 26 Dec 1862, in 34 Crimscott Street, Bermondsey. Occupation: Builder/ Carpenter. He married (1) Marianne CARTER 23 Feb 1819, in St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey. Marianne CARTER died 28 Aug 1819, in 34 Crimscott St, Bermondsey. He married (2) Maria WHYBROW 7 Feb 1821, in St Olave, Bermondsey. Maria WHYBROW was born 1797, in Westminster, Middx, died 24 Oct 1867, in 34 Coopers Road, Old Kent Road. 8 v. William GROOMBRIDGE, born 1801, in Horsham, Sussex. vi. Ann GROOMBRIDGE, born 1803, in Horsham, Sussex.

Generation No. 7

7. Henry7 GROOMBRIDGE (Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1793, in Horsham, Sussex, died 25 May 1847, in Pauline Street, Bermondsey. He married Mary SKELTON 25 Dec 1815, in St George the Martyr, Southwark. Mary SKELTON was born 1797, in Betchworth, Surrey, died 1852, in Grange Road, Bermondsey.

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Children of Henry GROOMBRIDGE and Mary SKELTON:

i. Mary Ann GROOMBRIDGE, born 13 Jan 1817, in Cart Lane, Newington. ii. Henry GROOMBRIDGE, born 9 Sep 1818, in Crimscott Street, Bermondsey, died Jan 1819, in Crimscott St, Bermondsey. 9 iii. John GROOMBRIDGE, born 12 Nov 1819, in Fendall St, Bermondsey. iv. Elizabeth GROOMBRIDGE, born 28 Aug 1822, in Crimscott St, Bermondsey, died 1850, in Bermondsey. v. Maria GROOMBRIDGE, born 21 Aug 1824, in Crimscott St, Bermondsey, christened 3 Oct 1824, in St Mary Magdelen, Bermondsey. 10 vi. Robert Michael GROOMBRIDGE, born 2 Jan 1828, in Crimscott St, Bermondsey, died 1906, in Dublin South. 11 vii. Emma GROOMBRIDGE, born 1 Feb 1831, in Crimscott St, Bermondsey, died 27 Dec 1879, in 53 Fawcett Road Deptford. viii. Harriett GROOMBRIDGE, born 3 Jan 1833, in Grange Rd, Bermondsey, christened 6 Oct 1833, in St Mary Magdelen, Bermondsey, died 1853. 12 ix. Louisa GROOMBRIDGE, born 20 Aug 1838, in New Road, Bermondsey, died 28 Oct 1925, in Bromley, Kent.

8. William7 GROOMBRIDGE (Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1801, in Horsham, Sussex. Occupation: Carpenter. He married Mary MICHELL 10 Apr 1824, in St Mary at Lambeth. Mary MICHELL was born 1795, in Helston, Cornwall.

Children of William GROOMBRIDGE and Mary MICHELL:

i. Mary GROOMBRIDGE, born 1826, in Bermondsey. 13 ii. Caroline GROOMBRIDGE, born 1831, in Bermondsey, died 1872, in St Olave RD. iii. Alexander GROOMBRIDGE, born 1832, in Bermondsey.

Generation No. 8

9. John8 GROOMBRIDGE (Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 12 Nov 1819, in Fendall St, Bermondsey. Occupation: Carpenter. He married Jane HOLDEN 3 Oct 1841, in St James, Bermondsey. She was the daughter of Samuel HOLDEN. Jane HOLDEN was born 1822, in Bermondsey.

Children of John GROOMBRIDGE and Jane HOLDEN:

14 i. Henry GROOMBRIDGE, born 1848, in Bermondsey.

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ii. Jane GROOMBRIDGE, born 1850, in Bermondsey. 15 iii. Daniel GROOMBRIDGE, born 1854, in Bermondsey, died 1909, in Lambeth RD. 16 iv. Robert John GROOMBRIDGE, born 1857, in Bermondsey.

10. Robert Michael8 GROOMBRIDGE (Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 2 Jan 1828, in Crimscott St, Bermondsey, christened 13 Apr 1828, in St Mary Magdelen, Bermondsey, died 1906, in Dublin South. Occupation: Carpenter. He married Mary Susannah WARMINGTON 6 Jun 1852, in St Olave Bermondsey. She was the daughter of Henry WARMINGTON and Susannah ENGLAND. Mary Susannah WARMINGTON was born 14 May 1835, in Camberwell, died 1903, in Dublin North.

Children of Robert Michael GROOMBRIDGE and Mary Susannah WARMINGTON:

17 i. Robert Harry GROOMBRIDGE, born 15 Apr 1853, in Bermondsey, died 1936, in Dublin North. ii. William Francis GROOMBRIDGE, born 31 Dec 1865, in Dublin. 18 iii. John Michael GROOMBRIDGE, born 16 Oct 1868, in North City, Dublin. iv. Edward GROOMBRIDGE, born 7 Feb 1871, in North City, Dublin. v. William Henry GROOMBRIDGE, born 30 Apr 1874, in North City, Dublin. 19 vi. Louisa GROOMBRIDGE, born 1878, in Dublin.

11. Emma8 GROOMBRIDGE (Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1 Feb 1831, in Crimscott St, Bermondsey, christened 6 Mar 1831, in St Mary Magdelen, Bermondsey, died 27 Dec 1879, in 53 Fawcett Road Deptford. She married David BUTTON 13 Oct 1850, in St Mary Newington, Surrey. He was the son of John BUTTON and Catherine WOOLRICH. David BUTTON was born 3 Nov 1829, in St Botolph without Aldersgate, christened 24 Apr 1833, in St Botolph without Aldersgate, London, died 9 Oct 1876, in 34 Layard Road Bermondsey. Occupation: Warehouseman.

Children of Emma GROOMBRIDGE and David BUTTON:

20 i. Henry John BUTTON, born 26 May 1851, in 4 Lawson Street, Newington, died 7 Jun 1930, in Needham Market, Suffolk. 21 ii. Catherine Emma BUTTON, born 1856, in Bermondsey. 22 iii. Caroline BUTTON, born 1859, in Bermondsey. iv. Matilda BUTTON, born 1862, in Bermondsey. Occupation: Tie maker. She married Joseph George BUSBY 18 Jul 1891, in St James Bermondsey. He was the son of Joseph Thomas BUSBY and Sarah. Joseph George BUSBY was born 1862, in Woolwich, Kent, died 1902, in Edmonton RD. Occupation: Gun Smith. 23 v. Alice BUTTON, born 1864, in Bermondsey. vi. Florence BUTTON, born 6 Feb 1867, in 6 St Paul's Place, Walworth, died 25 Jun 1950, in 112 Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham by Sea. 24 vii. Mary Helena BUTTON, born 2 Jul 1873, in 34 Layard Road, Bermondsey, died 26 Jul 1964, in Southlands Hospital, Shoreham by Sea.

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12. Louisa8 GROOMBRIDGE (Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 20 Aug 1838, in New Road, Bermondsey, christened 9 Sep 1838, in St Mary Magdelen, Bermondsey, died 28 Oct 1925, in Bromley, Kent. She married William James HUMPHRIES 24 Dec 1853, in St Mary Newington, Surrey. He was the son of William HUMPHREYS. William James HUMPHRIES was born about 1831, in Walworth, died 8 Jun 1885, in Hazelwood, Horsted Keynes, Sussex. Occupation: Dairyman / Builder / Gentleman.

Children of Louisa GROOMBRIDGE and William James HUMPHRIES:

25 i. Louisa Mary HUMPHRIES, born 1854, in Bermondsey. ii. George James HUMPHRIES, born 1856, in Bermondsey, died 1867, in Bermondsey. 26 iii. William Henry HUMPHRIES, born 1857, in Bermondsey, died 1902, in New Cross (Greenwich RD). iv. Mary Ann HUMPHRIES, born 1859, in Bermondsey. 27 v. Sarah Elizabeth HUMPHRIES, born 1863, in Bermondsey. 28 vi. James HUMPHRIES, born 1866, in Bermondsey. 29 vii. Ellen HUMPHRIES, born 1867, in Bermondsey. 30 viii. Ada HUMPHRIES, born 20 Jun 1869, in Bermondsey. 31 ix. Rosa Alice HUMPHRIES, born 15 Feb 1871, in Bermondsey. x. George James HUMPHRIES, born 1873, in Bermondsey. xi. Clara Jane HUMPHRIES, born 1876, in Rotherhithe. 32 xii. Ernest Edwin HUMPHRIES, born 1877, in Rotherhithe. xiii. Henry Charles HUMPHRIES, born 1879, in Horsted Keynes, Sussex. 33 xiv. Florence Annie HUMPHRIES, born 1882, in Horsted Keynes, Sussex.

13. Caroline8 GROOMBRIDGE (William7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1831, in Bermondsey, died 1872, in St Olave RD. Occupation: Caravat maker. She married George Havelande TRUE 20 May 1850, in St Mary Newington. He was the son of John Hayward TRUE and Ann GATES. George Havelande TRUE was born 1829, in Newington. Occupation: Porter.

Children of Caroline GROOMBRIDGE and George Havelande TRUE:

i. George William Alexander TRUE, born 1851, in Newington RD. Occupation: Tie cutter. ii. Rosa Mary TRUE, born 1857, in Southwark, Surrey. She married William Wallace BEEMAN 1878, in Greenwich RD. William Wallace BEEMAN was born 1856, in America. Occupation: Tobacconist. iii. Thomas Charles TRUE, born 1859, in Bermondsey RD. iv. Adelaide Emily TRUE, born 1860, in Bermondsey RD, died 1890. Occupation: Machinist. v. Charlotte Emma TRUE, born 1862, in Newington RD. She married Henry LEOPOLD 1884, in Islington RD. Henry LEOPOLD was born 1860, in Hanover,

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Germany. vi. Jessie TRUE, born 1865, in Newington RD. vii. William Groombridge TRUE, born 1867. viii. James TRUE, born 1869.

Generation No. 9

14. Henry9 GROOMBRIDGE (John8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1848, in Bermondsey. Occupation: Sawyer, Deal Porter (Docks). He married Susannah FORDHAM 25 Dec 1871, in St James Bermondsey. She was the daughter of James FORDHAM. Susannah FORDHAM was born 1854, in Bermondsey.

Children of Henry GROOMBRIDGE and Susannah FORDHAM:

i. Susan GROOMBRIDGE, born 1873, in Bermondsey. ii. Henry GROOMBRIDGE, born 1875, in Bermondsey. iii. Robert GROOMBRIDGE, born 1876, in Bermondsey. iv. Jane GROOMBRIDGE, born 1878, in Bermondsey. v. Caroline GROOMBRIDGE, born 1880, in Newington. vi. Samuel GROOMBRIDGE, born 1884, in Bermondsey.

15. Daniel9 GROOMBRIDGE (John8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1854, in Bermondsey, died 1909, in Lambeth RD. Occupation: Deal Porter. He married Hannah KEEFE 5 Oct 1875, in St John's Walworth. She was the daughter of Daniel KEEFE. Hannah KEEFE was born 1855, in Bermondsey.

Children of Daniel GROOMBRIDGE and Hannah KEEFE:

i. John GROOMBRIDGE, born 1879, in Bermondsey, died 1885, in Greenwich RD. ii. Hannah (Annie) GROOMBRIDGE, born 1883, in Walworth. Occupation: Ironer. iii. Ellen (Nellie) GROOMBRIDGE, born 1885, in Walworth. Occupation: Confectioner's Assistant. iv. John GROOMBRIDGE, born 1896, in Newington.

16. Robert John9 GROOMBRIDGE (John8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1857, in Bermondsey. Occupation: Deal Porter (Docks). He married Harriet GREEN. Harriet GREEN was born 1857, in Bermondsey.

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Children of Robert John GROOMBRIDGE and Harriet GREEN:

i. Robert GROOMBRIDGE, born 28 Jan 1883, in Newington, Surrey. Occupation: Printer. ii. Daniel GROOMBRIDGE, born 21 Jan 1887, in Newington, Surrey. iii. Albert Thomas GROOMBRIDGE, born 1890, in Walworth, died 1891, in Walworth. iv. Albert Henry GROOMBRIDGE, born 1895, in Walworth.

17. Robert Harry9 GROOMBRIDGE (Robert Michael8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 15 Apr 1853, in Bermondsey, died 1936, in Dublin North. Occupation: Woodworking Machinist. He married Emma Louisa MINTER 1874, in Dublin. Emma Louisa MINTER was born 1857, in Co. Kerry, Ireland, died 1936.

Children of Robert Harry GROOMBRIDGE and Emma Louisa MINTER:

i. Anne Elizabeth GROOMBRIDGE, born 28 May 1875, in North City, Dublin. ii. Harry GROOMBRIDGE, born 1877, in Dublin. Occupation: Wood Working Machinist. iii. Robert Michael GROOMBRIDGE, born 20 May 1879, in Dublin, died 1883, in Dublin South. iv. Catherine GROOMBRIDGE, born 1882, in Dublin. v. Matilda GROOMBRIDGE, born 1884, in Dublin. vi. Robert Joseph GROOMBRIDGE, born 1885, in Dublin North. vii. Eveline GROOMBRIDGE, born 1887, in Dublin. Occupation: Servant. She married John OSBORNE. John OSBORNE was born in Scotland. viii. Emma GROOMBRIDGE, born 1890, in Dublin. ix. Albert GROOMBRIDGE, born 1895, in Dublin. Occupation: Credit Clerk in Brooks, Dublin. x. Ethel GROOMBRIDGE, born 1899, in Dublin.

18. John Michael9 GROOMBRIDGE (Robert Michael8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 16 Oct 1868, in North City, Dublin. Occupation: Woodcutting Machinist. He married Jane or Jennie. Jane or Jennie was born 1868, in Co Durham.

Children of John Michael GROOMBRIDGE and Jane or Jennie:

i. Wilfred GROOMBRIDGE, born 1893, in Belfast. Occupation: Railway Clerk.

19. Louisa9 GROOMBRIDGE (Robert Michael8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1878, in Dublin. Occupation: Cook / Domestic servant. She married GROVER.

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Children of Louisa GROOMBRIDGE and GROVER:

i. Mabel GROVER, born 1898, in Dublin.

20. Henry John9 BUTTON (Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 26 May 1851, in 4 Lawson Street, Newington, died 7 Jun 1930, in Needham Market, Suffolk, buried in Needham Market Cemetery. Occupation: Solictors clerk, law. He married Helena Mary FANSHAWE 25 Dec 1871, in St Saviour, Southwark. She was the daughter of Henry Richardson FANSHAWE and Catherine PHILLIPS. Helena Mary FANSHAWE was born 24 Jul 1851, in 8 Elizabeth Place, Asylum Road, Peckham, died 17 Jul 1949, in Needham Market, Suffolk.

Children of Henry John BUTTON and Helena Mary FANSHAWE:

34 i. Ada Maud BUTTON, born 11 Nov 1876, in Bermondsey, died 1971, in Needham Market, Suffolk. 35 ii. Llewellyn Fanshawe BUTTON, born 24 Sep 1878, in 187 Lynton Road, Bermondsey, died 1967, in Norwich. 36 iii. Lavinia Gertrude BUTTON, born 27 Feb 1881, in Maldon, Essex, died 1970, in Devon. 37 iv. Christopher Fanshawe BUTTON, born about 1883, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 1954, in Bournemouth. 38 v. Helena Mary BUTTON, born 1884, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 27 Sep 1970, in Welwyn Garden City. 39 vi. Charles Phillipps Fanshawe BUTTON, born 1 Jun 1885, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 25 Jan 1980, in Clacton. vii. George Fanshawe BUTTON, born 16 Nov 1886, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 10 Jun 1917, in Pont D'Achelles, Nieppe, Nord France. Occupation: Serjeant 51st Siege Bty, Royal Garrison Artillery. 40 viii. Major Fanshawe BUTTON, born 1888, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 28 May 1960, in Northampton. ix. Gladys Evelyn BUTTON, born 6 Sep 1892, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 7 Apr 1986, in 16 Gippeswyk Avenue, Ipswich. She married (1) Marcus H KENNEY 7 Dec 1912, in Needham Congregational Church. She married (2) Russell BOAR.

21. Catherine Emma9 BUTTON (Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1856, in Bermondsey. She married George Joseph TAYLOR 6 Oct 1877, in St John Southwark. He was the son of Daniel Henry TAYLOR and Mary A. George Joseph TAYLOR was born about 1855, in Greenwich. Occupation: Lighterman, Labourer, Crane Driver.

Children of Catherine Emma BUTTON and George Joseph TAYLOR:

i. William Henry TAYLOR, born 12 Apr 1875, in 34 Layard Road, Bermondsey. Occupation: Bargeman, Wharf Labourer. He married Rose Minnie CARTER 26

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Dec 1908, in St Katherines, Rotherhithe. She was the daughter of Frederick William CARTER. Rose Minnie CARTER was born 1884, in New Cross, London. Occupation: Hotel Waitress. ii. George TAYLOR, born 2 Jun 1878, in Bermondsey. He married Emma Mary DALLISON 12 Jul 1903, in All Saints Newington Surrey. She was the daughter of Joseph William DALLISON. Emma Mary DALLISON was born 1877, in Bermondsey. iii. Lydia Mary TAYLOR, born 1880, in Deptford. She married Theodore Thomas GERMAN 7 Apr 1912, in St Katherine's Rotherhithe. He was the son of Harry GERMAN. Theodore Thomas GERMAN was born 1872. Occupation: Porter. iv. Kate Victoria TAYLOR, born 24 May 1882, in Deptford. Occupation: Servant. v. Henry Joseph TAYLOR, born 1 Feb 1886, in Rotherhithe. Occupation: Salesman. vi. Rose Alice TAYLOR, born 15 Nov 1888, in Wapping, died 1890, in Wapping. vii. Albert Edward TAYLOR, born 29 Jun 1891, in Wapping. Occupation: Waiter. viii. Arthur Charles TAYLOR, born 1894, in Wapping. Occupation: Printer's Messenger. ix. Leonard David John TAYLOR, born 26 Apr 1895, in Wapping, died 1975, in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Occupation: Printer's Messenger; Soldier in WW1. He married Augusta Miriam Beatrice MEREDITH 16 Apr 1916. She was the daughter of Charles Edward MEREDITH and Susan Agnes. Augusta Miriam Beatrice MEREDITH was born 11 Dec 1896, in Poplar Middx, died 1995, in Surrey. x. Percival TAYLOR, born 14 Jun 1898, in Wapping.

22. Caroline9 BUTTON (Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1859, in Bermondsey. She married Charles Sceause WREN 5 Feb 1877, in Christ Church, Bermondsey. He was the son of Edward WREN and Harriet. Charles Sceause WREN was born about 1855, in Broadstairs, Kent. Occupation: Mariner, Stevedore.

Children of Caroline BUTTON and Charles Sceause WREN:

41 i. Rose Emma WREN, born 1878, in Bermondsey. 42 ii. Minnie Florence WREN, born 1880, in Rotherhithe. 43 iii. Charles Edward WREN, born 1883, in Deptford, London, died 18 Dec 1914, in France. 44 iv. Herbert Groombridge WREN, born 1885, in Rotherhithe, died 13 Jul 1917, in France. v. Catherine Ethel WREN, born 1887, in Bermondsey. She married Edward HAVERING 11 Dec 1910, in St Paul's Church, Shadwell. He was the son of William Augustus HAVERING. Edward HAVERING was born 1886, in Limehouse, Middx. Occupation: Carman. vi. John Joseph WREN, born 1890, in Wapping, London, died 1895, in Wapping, London. vii. William WREN, born about 1892, in Rotherhithe.

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viii. Henry George (Harry) WREN, born 16 Jul 1894, in Wapping, died 28 May 1915, in 29 Calvert Buildings, Wapping. ix. Ivy Gladys WREN, born 18 Sep 1896, in Wapping. She married Frederick J LARNDER 1918, in St George in the East RD. 45 x. Emily Gladys WREN, born 3 Jan 1899, in Wapping. xi. Daisy Alice WREN, born about 1902, in Deptford.

23. Alice9 BUTTON (Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1864, in Bermondsey. Occupation: Tie Maker. She married John Joseph WREN 2 Apr 1893, in St Mary Magdalene Southwark. He was the son of Edward WREN and Harriet. John Joseph WREN was born about 1860, in Broadstairs. Occupation: Labourer (1893); Police Constable (1901)1).

Children of Alice BUTTON and John Joseph WREN:

i. Edward John WREN, born 1895, in St George in the East, Middx. ii. Alice Louisa WREN, born 1897, in Barnes, Surrey. iii. Evelyn Florence WREN, born 1899, in Barnes, Surrey. iv. Phyllis Marjorie WREN, born 1902, in Barnes, Surrey. v. Jack Groombridge WREN, born 1904, in Barnes, Surrey. vi. Edgar Charles WREN, born 1907, in Barnes, Surrey.

24. Mary Helena9 BUTTON (Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 2 Jul 1873, in 34 Layard Road, Bermondsey, died 26 Jul 1964, in Southlands Hospital, Shoreham by Sea. She married Herbert MILBORROW 5 Sep 1903, in Croham Road Baptist Church, Croydon. He was the son of Samuel MILBORROW and Mary Ann SPARSHOTT. Herbert MILBORROW was born 1879, in Croydon, Surrey, died 1962, in Worthing RD. Occupation: Plumber, Builder.

Children of Mary Helena BUTTON and Herbert MILBORROW:

i. Herbert Basil MILBORROW, born 1904, in Croydon. He married Minnie I PRYCE 1932, in Croydon RD. ii. Ronald Arthur R MILBORROW, born 1907, in Croydon.

25. Louisa Mary9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1854, in Bermondsey. She married George WOOD 7 Feb 1878, in St George's church,Camberwell. Occupation: Warehouseman.

Children of Louisa Mary HUMPHRIES and George WOOD:

46 i. Beatrice Luxton WOOD, born 1879, in Bermondsey. ii. Eleanor Mary WOOD, born 1880, in Deptford. iii. William John WOOD, born 1883, in Deptford. Occupation: Commercial Clerk.

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iv. Louisa Madelaine WOOD, born 1887, in Deptford. v. Phyllis Marjorie WOOD, born 1897, in Deptford, died 1902, in Greenwich RD.

26. William Henry9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1857, in Bermondsey, died 1902, in New Cross (Greenwich RD). Occupation: House Decorator. He married Kate Eliza HOGG 14 Apr 1886, in St George's Camberwell. She was the daughter of William HOGG and Sarah. Kate Eliza HOGG was born 1856, in Bermondsey (St John Horselydown).

Children of William Henry HUMPHRIES and Kate Eliza HOGG:

47 i. (William) Arthur HUMPHRIES, born 1887, in New Cross, Deptford. ii. Gladys HUMPHRIES, born 1893, in Deptford. Occupation: Dressmaker.

27. Sarah Elizabeth9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1863, in Bermondsey. She married Alfred Ernest ROSSITER 3 Aug 1889, in St James Hatcham (New Cross). He was the son of Charles C ROSSITER. Alfred Ernest ROSSITER was born 1857. Occupation: Assistant Relieving Officer; Vaccination Officer.

Children of Sarah Elizabeth HUMPHRIES and Alfred Ernest ROSSITER:

i. Norman Edward ROSSITER, born 1890, in Lewisham. ii. Hilda Louisa ROSSITER, born 1892, in Lewisham. iii. Olive Cory ROSSITER, born 1893, in Lewisham. iv. Frank Bowen ROSSITER, born 1900, in Lewisham.

28. James9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1866, in Bermondsey. He married Christina CATIONS in Australia.

Children of James HUMPHRIES and Christina CATIONS:

i. William HUMPHRIES, born in Australia.

29. Ellen9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1867, in Bermondsey. She married Olliver John SPRINKS 26 Oct 1893, in St John's Deptford. He was the son of John SPRINKS. Olliver John SPRINKS was born 1864, in Billingshurst, Sussex. Occupation: Draper's Assistant.

Children of Ellen HUMPHRIES and Olliver John SPRINKS:

i. John Olliver Groombridge SPRINKS, born 1896, in East Grinstead, Sussex. Occupation: Clerk in Export Paper Manufacturer's Office.

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30. Ada9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 20 Jun 1869, in Bermondsey. She married (2) Edward HOGG. He was the son of William HOGG and Sarah. Edward HOGG was born 1865, in St John Horsleydown. Occupation: Saddler, Harness Maker.

Children of Ada HUMPHRIES and Edward HOGG:

i. Mary Violet HOGG, born 1897, in Greenwich. ii. Marjorie Florence HOGG, born 1899, in Brockley, Kent. iii. William Edward HOGG, born 1903, in Deptford. iv. Vera Constance HOGG, born 1907, in Deptford. v. Evelyn Clara HOGG, born in Deptford.

31. Rosa Alice9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 15 Feb 1871, in Bermondsey. She married John Percy FENTIMAN 11 Nov 1893, in St John's Deptford. He was the son of John FENTIMAN. John Percy FENTIMAN was born 1866, in Lewisham. Occupation: Commerical Traveller.

Children of Rosa Alice HUMPHRIES and John Percy FENTIMAN:

i. Eric Ewart J FENTIMAN, born 1895, in Bristol, died 1908, in Kingston RD. ii. Lawrence Milne FENTIMAN, born 1897, in Bristol, died 1907, in Kingston RD. iii. John Edmund FENTIMAN, born in New Malden, Surrey.

32. Ernest Edwin9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1877, in Rotherhithe. Occupation: Shorthand writer in High Curts of London. He married Hilda Clayforth BISHOP 1897, in Greenwich RD. Hilda Clayforth BISHOP was born 1879, in Sidcup, Kent.

Children of Ernest Edwin HUMPHRIES and Hilda Clayforth BISHOP:

i. Horace Vernon HUMPHRIES, born 1899, in Lewisham. ii. Eric Groombridge HUMPHRIES, born 1900, in Honor Oak Park. iii. Ivy Millicent HUMPHRIES, born 1901, in Catford.

33. Florence Annie9 HUMPHRIES (Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1882, in Horsted Keynes, Sussex. She married Charles Albert MABY 7 Nov 1903, in St Matthews church, Brixton. Charles Albert MABY was born 1880, in Clifton, Bristol. Occupation: Chartered Secretary.

Children of Florence Annie HUMPHRIES and Charles Albert MABY:

i. Enid Florence MABY, born 1904, in Bromley, Kent.

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Generation No. 10

34. Ada Maud10 BUTTON (Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 11 Nov 1876, in Bermondsey, died 1971, in Needham Market, Suffolk. She married Ernest Wilson RUNECKLES 1902, in Bosmere RD. He was the son of Ahaz Burch RUNECKLES and Sophie GRIMWOOD. Ernest Wilson RUNECKLES was born 1872, in Stowmarket, died 1946, in Ipswich RD. Occupation: Plumber, Royal Navy.

Children of Ada Maud BUTTON and Ernest Wilson RUNECKLES:

48 i. Cecil Ernest RUNECKLES, born 10 Jun 1903, in Gillingham, Kent, died Apr 1997, in Ipswich. 49 ii. Helena Maud (Ena) RUNECKLES, born 14 Feb 1908, in Gillingham, Kent, died Feb 1991, in Ipswich.

35. Llewellyn Fanshawe10 BUTTON (Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 24 Sep 1878, in 187 Lynton Road, Bermondsey, died 1967, in Norwich. Occupation: Solicitor's clerk; Infirmary Attendant. He married Elizabeth Annie LARTER 2 Aug 1902, in St Mary, Maldon, Essex. Elizabeth Annie LARTER was born 1881, in Fressingfield, Suffolk, died 1858, in Norwich.

Children of Llewellyn Fanshawe BUTTON and Elizabeth Annie LARTER:

i. Dorothy Evelyn BUTTON, born 1903, in Maldon, Essex. 50 ii. Reginald Fanshawe BUTTON, born 7 Jun 1905, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 26 Sep 1946, in Costessey Norfolk. 51 iii. Henry John Fanshawe BUTTON, born 19 Jul 1907, in 47 Grant Street, Norwich. iv. Constance Marie BUTTON, born 1907, in Norwich. v. Ada Margery BUTTON, born 1909, in Norwich. vi. Cecil Fanshawe BUTTON, born 27 Mar 1911, in 47 Grant Street, Norwich, died 1911, in Norwich. vii. Llewellyn Fanshawe BUTTON, born 3 Jul 1914, in 47 Grant Street, Norwich, died Aug 1995, in Norwich. Buried Costessey churchyard (no date given). He married Daisy E NEWTON 1940, in Norwich RD.

36. Lavinia Gertrude10 BUTTON (Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 27 Feb 1881, in Maldon, Essex, died 1970, in Devon. She married Armand Harry CASELY 19 Apr 1902, in St James Church, Higher Broughton, Salford. He was the son of Tubal CASELEY. Armand Harry CASELY was born 1875, died 23 Apr 1937, in Fanshawe Seaton, Devon.

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Children of Lavinia Gertrude BUTTON and Armand Harry CASELY:

i. Stella Eunice CASELY, born 1905, in Wandsworth RD. She married Leonard SEAL 1934, in Cuckfield RD. ii. Joyce Alfreda CASELY, born 1906, in Wandsworth RD. iii. Peggy Fanshawe CASELY, born 20 May 1908, in Wandsworth RD.

37. Christopher Fanshawe10 BUTTON (Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born about 1883, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 1954, in Bournemouth. He married Emily Maud SIMPSON 1912, in Bosmere RD.

Children of Christopher Fanshawe BUTTON and Emily Maud SIMPSON:

52 i. Christopher John Fanshawe BUTTON, born 2 Feb 1913, in Bosmere RD, died 2003, in Norwich.

38. Helena Mary10 BUTTON (Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1884, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 27 Sep 1970, in Welwyn Garden City. She married Maurice Robert HARRIS 22 Jun 1914, in Wandsworth Register Office. He was the son of Ebenezer HARRIS. Maurice Robert HARRIS was born 1892, in Exeter RD. Occupation: Asylum Clerk.

Children of Helena Mary BUTTON and Maurice Robert HARRIS:

53 i. Ivan HARRIS, born 11 May 1915, in 5 Hawarden Road, Caterham, died 1990, in Hatfield RD. ii. Patrick Brandling HARRIS, born 26 Mar 1918, in Reigate RD, died 1973, in Exeter RD. iii. Bernard HARRIS, born in Exeter RD.

39. Charles Phillipps Fanshawe10 BUTTON (Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1 Jun 1885, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 25 Jan 1980, in Clacton. He married (1) Mary Florence DOLPHIN 20 May 1914, in Creeting St Mary Parish Church. She was the daughter of Frederick Joseph DOLPHIN and Eliza Jane STONE. Mary Florence DOLPHIN was born 11 Feb 1893, in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, died 5 Nov 1957, in Ipswich, Suffolk. He married (2) Ethel Clara FOOT 28 Jan 1958, in High Wycombe Register Office. She was the daughter of George Henry FOOT and Deborah Jane LEWIS. Ethel Clara FOOT was born 8 Jan 1893, in 59 Fore Street, Ipswich, died 28 Jan 1990, in Highlands, Woodbridge.

Given Name Used: Florrie

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Children of Charles Phillipps Fanshawe BUTTON and Mary Florence DOLPHIN:

54 i. Philip Arthur BUTTON, born 30 Sep 1915, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 7 Dec 1968, in Ipswich, Suffolk. ii. Harold Victor BUTTON, born 4 Nov 1922, in Victoria House, Needham Market, Suffolk, died 12 Oct 1944, in Albania. Occupation: Serjeant 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, RAC. 55 iii. Russell Edmund BUTTON, born 26 Aug 1926, in Needham Market, died 21 Jul 1987, in Stevenage.

40. Major Fanshawe10 BUTTON (Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1888, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 28 May 1960, in Northampton. Occupation: Solicitor's Clerk. He married Millicent CLOVER 14 Apr 1914, in Wangford Parish Church, Suffolk. She was the daughter of James CLOVER. Millicent CLOVER was born 1886, in Suffolk, died 1965, in Northampton.

Children of Major Fanshawe BUTTON and Millicent CLOVER:

56 i. Major James Fanshawe BUTTON, born 13 Aug 1916, in Bosmere RD, died Dec 2000, in Great Yarmouth RD. 57 ii. Geoffrey Clover BUTTON, born 12 Jan 1919, in Bosmere RD, died 2003, in Waveney RD. iii. Laurence Clover BUTTON, born 18 Aug 1920, in Bosmere RD, died 1996, in Northampton RD. iv. George F BUTTON, born in Bosmere RD.

41. Rose Emma10 WREN (Caroline BUTTON9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1878, in Bermondsey. She married James George WILSON 13 Sep 1900, in St Katherine, Rotherhithe. He was the son of Oliver WILSON. James George WILSON was born 1877, in Ramsgate, Kent. Occupation: Fireman.

Children of Rose Emma WREN and James George WILSON:

i. Rose Winifred WILSON, born 1901, in Battersea.

42. Minnie Florence10 WREN (Caroline BUTTON9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1880, in Rotherhithe. She married Percy Walter HAMPSHEIR 25 Dec 1901, in St Katherine, Rotherhithe. He was the son of William Jospeh HAMPSHEIR. Percy Walter HAMPSHEIR was born 1881, in Wapping, London. Occupation: Lighterman.

Children of Minnie Florence WREN and Percy Walter HAMPSHEIR:

i. Rosa Florence HAMPSHEIR, born 26 Feb 1903, in Wapping, London.

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ii. Walter George HAMPSHEIR, born 20 May 1905, in Poplar Middx, died 1906, in Whitechapel RD. iii. Winifred May HAMPSHEIR, born 1907, in West Ham, Essex.

43. Charles Edward10 WREN (Caroline BUTTON9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1883, in Deptford, London, died 18 Dec 1914, in France. Occupation: Private 1st Battn Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regt. He married Emily Jane MYERS 25 Dec 1909, in St Peter's Church, London Docks. She was the daughter of John MYERS. Emily Jane MYERS was born 1885, in Wapping.

Children of Charles Edward WREN and Emily Jane MYERS:

i. Charles William WREN, born in Wapping, London. ii. Christopher G WREN, born in St Olave Bermondsey RD.

44. Herbert Groombridge10 WREN (Caroline BUTTON9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1885, in Rotherhithe, died 13 Jul 1917, in France. He married Mary Ellen WHITE 1913, in Southwark RD.

Children of Herbert Groombridge WREN and Mary Ellen WHITE:

i. Herbert J K WREN, born in Southwark RD.

45. Emily Gladys10 WREN (Caroline BUTTON9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 3 Jan 1899, in Wapping. Occupation: Chocolate maker. She married Leonard George GODDARD 30 Oct 1920, in St Paul's Church, St Peter London Docks. Occupation: Stoker, Clerk.

Children of Emily Gladys WREN and Leonard George GODDARD:

58 i. Audrey Rose GODDARD

46. Beatrice Luxton10 WOOD (Louisa Mary HUMPHRIES9, Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1879, in Bermondsey. She married Archibald Lionel BATES 1904, in Greenwich RD. Archibald Lionel BATES was born 1879, in Croydon, Surrey. Occupation: Messenger, Local Govt Board.

Children of Beatrice Luxton WOOD and Archibald Lionel BATES:

i. Ella Phyllis BATES, born 1905, in New Cross, London. ii. Hilda Louise Joyce BATES, born in New Cross, London.

47. (William) Arthur10 HUMPHRIES (William Henry9, Louisa GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6,

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John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 1887, in New Cross, Deptford. Occupation: Tram Conductor. He married Alice Priscilla M YOUNG 1909, in Camberwell RD.

Children of (William) Arthur HUMPHRIES and Alice Priscilla M YOUNG:

i. Gwyneth HUMPHRIES, born in New Cross, Deptford.

Generation No. 11

48. Cecil Ernest11 RUNECKLES (Ada Maud BUTTON10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 10 Jun 1903, in Gillingham, Kent, died Apr 1997, in Ipswich. Occupation: Army. He married Ida Alice ABLITT 1928, in Amesbury, Wilts. Ida Alice ABLITT was born 20 Nov 1905, in Stowmarket, Suffolk, died Jan 2005, in Ipswich.

Children of Cecil Ernest RUNECKLES and Ida Alice ABLITT:

i. Janet RUNECKLES, born in Bosmere RD. She married Andrew ?.

49. Helena Maud (Ena)11 RUNECKLES (Ada Maud BUTTON10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 14 Feb 1908, in Gillingham, Kent, died Feb 1991, in Ipswich. She married Dick C LAST 1929, in Stow RD. Dick C LAST died 1992, in Bosmere RD.

Children of Helena Maud (Ena) RUNECKLES and Dick C LAST:

i. Myra LAST, born in Bosmere RD. She married John J (Jimmy) MARKWELL in Gipping RD.

50. Reginald Fanshawe11 BUTTON (Llewellyn Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 7 Jun 1905, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 26 Sep 1946, in Costessey Norfolk. He married Lily Muriel FENN 1928, in Forehoe RD. Lily Muriel FENN was born 10 Dec 1909, in Forehoe RD, died 8 Jul 1973, in Costessey Norfolk.

Children of Reginald Fanshawe BUTTON and Lily Muriel FENN:

i. Daphne M BUTTON, born in Forehoe RD. ii. Geoffrey G Fanshawe BUTTON, born in Forehoe RD.

51. Henry John Fanshawe11 BUTTON (Llewellyn Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 19 Jul 1907, in 47 Grant Street,

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Norwich. He married May CLARKE 1 Aug 1936, in Costessey Norfolk. May CLARKE was born 25 May 1904, died 1966.

Children of Henry John Fanshawe BUTTON and May CLARKE:

59 i. Patricia A BUTTON

52. Christopher John Fanshawe11 BUTTON (Christopher Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 2 Feb 1913, in Bosmere RD, died 2003, in Norwich. He married Doris A DUNNETT in Ipswich.

Children of Christopher John Fanshawe BUTTON and Doris A DUNNETT:

i. Roger BUTTON, born in Ipswich.

53. Ivan11 HARRIS (Helena Mary BUTTON10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 11 May 1915, in 5 Hawarden Road, Caterham, died 1990, in Hatfield RD. He married Dorothy J WHEATON in Hemsworth RD, WRYorks.

Children of Ivan HARRIS and Dorothy J WHEATON:

i. Christopher I F HARRIS, born in Hatfield RD. ii. Alexander F HARRIS, born in Hatfield RD.

54. Philip Arthur11 BUTTON (Charles Phillipps Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 30 Sep 1915, in Needham Market, Suffolk, died 7 Dec 1968, in Ipswich, Suffolk. He married Doreen Vera BARROW 19 Jul 1941, in Richmond Hill Bourenmouth. She was the daughter of Francis Augustus BARROW and Sarah Ann SMITH. Doreen Vera BARROW was born 17 Mar 1918, in Bournemouth, died 21 Jul 2009, in Ipswich.

Children of Philip Arthur BUTTON and Doreen Vera BARROW:

60 i. Diana Elisabeth BUTTON 61 ii. Briony Jane BUTTON, born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, UK.

55. Russell Edmund11 BUTTON (Charles Phillipps Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 26 Aug 1926, in Needham Market, died 21 Jul 1987, in Stevenage. Religion: Buff.

Given Name Used: Buff

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Children of Russell Edmund BUTTON and ______:

62 i. Edmund Patrick BUTTON ii. James Arthur BUTTON, born in Hertfordshire. He married Linda Margaret SPARK in Hertfordshire. Linda Margaret SPARK was born in 9 July 1997. 63 iii. Stephen Eric BUTTON, born in Hertfordshire. 64 iv. Colin Alexander BUTTON KAYE, born in Lancashire.

56. Major James Fanshawe11 BUTTON (Major Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 13 Aug 1916, in Bosmere RD, died Dec 2000, in Great Yarmouth RD. He married (1) Gwynneth COTTLE 1941, in East Glamorgan RD. He married (2) Peggy I M HOWLING in Lothingland RD.

Children of Major James Fanshawe BUTTON and Peggy I M HOWLING:

i. Peter J BUTTON, born in Lothingland RD. ii. John Fanshawe BUTTON, born in Lothingland RD.

57. Geoffrey Clover11 BUTTON (Major Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born 12 Jan 1919, in Bosmere RD, died 2003, in Waveney RD. He married Winifred I CATCHPOLE in Lothingland RD.

Children of Geoffrey Clover BUTTON and Winifred I CATCHPOLE:

i. Janice BUTTON, born in Lothingland RD. ii. Ian G BUTTON, born in Lothingland RD.

58. Audrey Rose11 GODDARD (Emily Gladys WREN10, Caroline BUTTON9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1). She married Kenneth Arthur WESTGARTH.

Children of Audrey Rose GODDARD and Kenneth Arthur WESTGARTH:

65 i. Geoff WESTGARTH

Generation No. 12

59. Patricia A12 BUTTON (Henry John Fanshawe11, Llewellyn Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1). She married Arnold J DIXON in Norwich.

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Children of Patricia A BUTTON and Arnold J DIXON:

i. Gary J DIXON. ii. Virginia M DIXON.

60. Diana Elisabeth12 BUTTON (Philip Arthur11, Charles Phillipps Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1). She married David C BREARLEY in Ipswich Suffolk. They were divorced.

Children of Diana Elisabeth BUTTON and David C BREARLEY:

i. Jonathan Philip BREARLEY, born in Kingston, Surrey.

61. Briony Jane12 BUTTON (Philip Arthur11, Charles Phillipps Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born in Felixstowe, Suffolk, UK, christened in Ramsgate Congregational Church, Kent. Occupation: Research Scientist, Dietitian, PhD. She married John Richard Holt THOMAS in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK. He was the son of Charles Holt THOMAS and Hilda Mary GOLDSMITH. John Richard Holt THOMAS was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK, christened in Ipswich. Occupation: Chartered Accountant; Chartered Accountant (FCA).

File Root:[497]John Richard Holt THOMAS

Given Name Used: Dick

Children of Briony Jane BUTTON and John Richard Holt THOMAS:

i. Benjamin Edward Holt THOMAS, born in Guildford, Surrey, UK, christened in St. Margaret's Church, Ockley. Occupation: Actuary. He married Nicola CLARKE in Bicester, Oxfordshire, UK. She was the daughter of Stephen CLARKE and Sharon BRAY. Nicola CLARKE was born in Stoke on Trent. ii. Zoe Elizabeth Holt THOMAS, born in Guildford, Surrey, UK, christened in St. Margarets Church, Ockley. Occupation: Doctor. She married Mark George NEALE in St Margaret's Church, Ockley. He was the son of Malcolm George NEALE and Cynthia R SPENCER. Mark George NEALE was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK.

62. Edmund Patrick12 BUTTON (Russell Edmund11, Charles Phillipps Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1). He married Jane HENDERSON-GRAY in Norfolk.

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Children of Edmund Patrick BUTTON and Jane HENDERSON-GRAY:

i. Rachel Josephine BUTTON. ii. John William BUTTON.

63. Stephen Eric12 BUTTON (Russell Edmund11, Charles Phillipps Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born in Hertfordshire. He married Carole Louise LYMBERY in Hertfordshire.

Children of Stephen Eric BUTTON and Carole Louise LYMBERY:

i. Jennifer Anne BUTTON. ii. David Robert Edmund BUTTON.

64. Colin Alexander12 BUTTON KAYE (Russell Edmund11, Charles Phillipps Fanshawe10, Henry John9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1), born in Lancashire. He married Radmilla JOVANOV in Hertfordshire.

Children of Colin Alexander BUTTON KAYE and Radmilla JOVANOV:

i. Emma KAYE, born in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

65. Geoff12 WESTGARTH (Audrey Rose GODDARD11, Emily Gladys WREN10, Caroline BUTTON9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1). He married Pauline OSBORN.

Children of Geoff WESTGARTH and Pauline OSBORN:

i. Victoria WESTGARTH. She married (1) Ian PENNEY. She married (2) Chris SMITH. 66 ii. Alex WESTGARTH

Generation No. 13

66. Alex13 WESTGARTH (Geoff12, Audrey Rose GODDARD11, Emily Gladys WREN10, Caroline BUTTON9, Emma GROOMBRIDGE8, Henry7, Henry6, John5, John4, Daniel3, William2, William1). He married Kelley HEALEY.

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Children of Alex WESTGARTH and Kelley HEALEY:

i. Abigail WESTGARTH. ii. Charlie WESTGARTH. iii. Max WESTGARTH.

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ABLITT Harold Victor (4 Nov 1922 - 12 Oct 1944), 18 Ida Alice (20 Nov 1905 - Jan 2005), 20 Helena Mary (1884 - 27 Sep 1970), 11, 17 BARROW Henry John (26 May 1851 - 7 Jun 1930), 7, 11 Doreen Vera (17 Mar 1918 - 21 Jul 2009), 21 Henry John Fanshawe (19 Jul 1907 - ), 16, 20 Francis Augustus (15 Aug 1885 - 1976), 21 Ian G, 22 BATES James Arthur, 22 Archibald Lionel (1879 - ), 19 Janice, 22 Ella Phyllis (1905 - ), 19 Jennifer Anne, 24 Hilda Louise Joyce, 19 John (about 1787 - 1841/1850), 7 BEEMAN John Fanshawe, 22 William Wallace (1856 - ), 8 John William, 24 BISHOP Laurence Clover (18 Aug 1920 - 1996), 18 Hilda Clayforth (1879 - ), 15 Lavinia Gertrude (27 Feb 1881 - 1970), 11, 16 BOAR Llewellyn Fanshawe (24 Sep 1878 - 1967), 11, 16 Russell, 11 Llewellyn Fanshawe (3 Jul 1914 - Aug 1995), 16 BRAY Major Fanshawe (1888 - 28 May 1960), 11, 18 Sharon, 23 Major James Fanshawe (13 Aug 1916 - Dec 2000), 18, 22 BREARLEY Mary Helena (2 Jul 1873 - 26 Jul 1964), 7, 13 David C, 23 Matilda (1862 - ), 7 Jonathan Philip, 23 Patricia A, 21, 22 BUSBY Peter J, 22 Joseph George (1862 - 1902), 7 Philip Arthur (30 Sep 1915 - 7 Dec 1968), 18, 21 Joseph Thomas (about 1836 - ), 7 Rachel Josephine, 24 BUTTON Reginald Fanshawe (7 Jun 1905 - 26 Sep 1946), 16, 20 Ada Margery (1909 - ), 16 Roger, 21 Ada Maud (11 Nov 1876 - 1971), 11, 16 Russell Edmund (26 Aug 1926 - 21 Jul 1987), 18, 21 Alice (1864 - ), 7, 13 Stephen Eric, 22, 24 Briony Jane, 21, 23 CARTER Caroline (1859 - ), 7, 12 Frederick William, 12 Catherine Emma (1856 - ), 7, 11 Marianne (? - 28 Aug 1819), 5 Cecil Fanshawe (27 Mar 1911 - 1911), 16 Rose Minnie (1884 - ), 11 Charles Phillipps Fanshawe (1 Jun 1885 - 25 Jan 1980), 11, 17 CASELEY Christopher Fanshawe (about 1883 - 1954), 11, 17 Tubal, 16 Christopher John Fanshawe (2 Feb 1913 - 2003), 17, 21 CASELY Colin Alexander, 22, 24 Armand Harry (1875 - 23 Apr 1937), 16 Constance Marie (1907 - ), 16 Joyce Alfreda (1906 - ), 17 Daphne M, 20 Peggy Fanshawe (20 May 1908 - ), 17 David (3 Nov 1829 - 9 Oct 1876), 7 Stella Eunice (1905 - ), 17 David Robert Edmund, 24 CATCHPOLE Diana Elisabeth, 21, 23 Winifred I, 22 Dorothy Evelyn (1903 - ), 16 CATIONS Edmund Patrick, 22, 23 Christina, 14 Florence (6 Feb 1867 - 25 Jun 1950), 7 CLARKE Geoffrey Clover (12 Jan 1919 - 2003), 18, 22 May (25 May 1904 - 1966), 21 Geoffrey G Fanshawe, 20 Nicola, 23 George F, 18 Stephen (1958 - 1999), 23 George Fanshawe (16 Nov 1886 - 10 Jun 1917), 11 CLOVER Gladys Evelyn (6 Sep 1892 - 7 Apr 1986), 11 James, 18

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CLOVER (continued) GRIMWOOD Millicent (1886 - 1965), 18 Sophie, 16 COTTLE GROOMBRIDGE Gwynneth, 22 Albert (1895 - ), 10 DALLISON Albert Henry (1895 - ), 10 Emma Mary (1877 - ), 12 Albert Thomas (1890 - 1891), 10 Joseph William, 12 Alexander (1832 - ), 6 DIXON Ann (1803 - ), 5 Arnold J, 22 Ann (1741 - ), 4 Gary J, 23 Anne (1629 - ), 3 Virginia M, 23 Anne Elizabeth (28 May 1875 - ), 10 DOLPHIN Caroline (1831 - 1872), 6, 8 Frederick Joseph (27 Jun 1869 - 15 Jul 1894), 17 Caroline (1880 - ), 9 Mary Florence (11 Feb 1893 - 5 Nov 1957), 17 Catherine (1882 - ), 10 DUNNETT Daniel (1854 - 1909), 7, 9 Doris A, 21 Daniel (15 Nov 1673 - 1745), 3, 4 EARLY Daniel (1720 - 1721), 4 Elizabeth, 3 Daniel (21 Jan 1887 - ), 10 ENGLAND Edward (1714 - ), 4 Susannah (1798 - ), 7 Edward (Dec 1667 - ), 3 FANSHAWE Edward (1643 - ), 3 Helena Mary (24 Jul 1851 - 17 Jul 1949), 11 Edward (7 Feb 1871 - ), 7 Henry Richardson (25 Jan 1813 - 15 Jul 1873), 11 Elizabeth (28 Aug 1822 - 1850), 6 FENN Elizabeth (1790 - ), 5 Lily Muriel (10 Dec 1909 - 8 Jul 1973), 20 Elizabeth (7 Mar 1773 - ), 5 FENTIMAN Elizabeth (1710 - ), 4 Eric Ewart J (1895 - 1908), 15 Elizabeth (31 Jan 1665 - ), 3 John (1825 - ), 15 Elizabeth (1627 - ), 3 John Edmund, 15 Ellen (Nellie) (1885 - ), 9 John Percy (1866 - ), 15 Emma (1 Feb 1831 - 27 Dec 1879), 6, 7 Lawrence Milne (1897 - 1907), 15 Emma (1890 - ), 10 FOOT Ethel (1899 - ), 10 Ethel Clara (8 Jan 1893 - 28 Jan 1990), 17 Eveline (1887 - ), 10 George Henry (27 Aug 1900 - ), 17 Hanna (1641 - ), 3 FORDHAM Hannah (Annie) (1883 - ), 9 James, 9 Harriett (3 Jan 1833 - 1853), 6 Susannah (1854 - ), 9 Harry (1877 - ), 10 GATES Henry (1793 - 25 May 1847), 5 Ann (1800 - ), 8 Henry (9 Sep 1818 - Jan 1819), 6 GERMAN Henry (1765 - 1841), 5 Harry (? - before 1912), 12 Henry (1848 - ), 6, 9 Theodore Thomas (1872 - ), 12 Henry (1745 - 1745), 4 GODDARD Henry (1875 - ), 9 Audrey Rose, 19, 22 Jane (1850 - ), 7 Leonard George, 19 Jane (1878 - ), 9 GOLDSMITH John (12 Nov 1819 - ), 6 Hilda Mary (4 Jan 1914 - 11 May 1977), 23 John (1739 - 1815), 4 GREEN John (1712 - 1789), 4 Harriet (1857 - ), 9 John (1796 - 26 Dec 1862), 5 GREENWOOD John (1896 - ), 9 Dorothy (? - 1744), 4 John (10 Feb 1663 - ), 3 John (1632 - ), 3

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GROOMBRIDGE (continued) HEALEY John (1879 - 1885), 9 Kelley, 24 John Michael (16 Oct 1868 - ), 7, 10 HENDERSON-GRAY Louisa (20 Aug 1838 - 28 Oct 1925), 6, 8 Jane, 23 Louisa (1878 - ), 7, 10 HOGG Margret (1635 - ), 3 Edward (1865 - ), 15 Maria (21 Aug 1824 - ), 6 Evelyn Clara, 15 Mary (1826 - ), 6 Kate Eliza (1856 - ), 14 Mary (1717 - ), 4 Marjorie Florence (1899 - ), 15 Mary (1637 - ), 3 Mary Violet (1897 - ), 15 Mary Ann (13 Jan 1817 - ), 6 Vera Constance (1907 - ), 15 Matilda (1884 - ), 10 William, 14, 15 Nanny (16 Mar 1777 - ), 5 William Edward (1903 - ), 15 Robert (28 Jan 1883 - ), 10 HOLDEN Robert (1876 - ), 9 Jane (1822 - ), 6 Robert Harry (15 Apr 1853 - 1936), 7, 10 Samuel, 6 Robert John (1857 - ), 7, 9 HOWLING Robert Joseph (1885 - ), 10 Peggy I M, 22 Robert Michael (2 Jan 1828 - 1906), 6, 7 HUMPHREYS Robert Michael (20 May 1879 - 1883), 10 William, 8 Samuel (1884 - ), 9 HUMPHRIES Sarah (1788 - ), 5 (William) Arthur (1887 - ), 14, 19 Sarah (19 Jul 1767 - ), 5 Ada (20 Jun 1869 - ), 8, 15 Susan (1873 - ), 9 Clara Jane (1876 - ), 8 Thomas (1741 - ), 4 Ellen (1867 - ), 8, 14 Wilfred (1893 - ), 10 Eric Groombridge (1900 - ), 15 William (1801 - ), 5, 6 Ernest Edwin (1877 - ), 8, 15 William (1630 - ), 3 Florence Annie (1882 - ), 8, 15 William (16 Feb 1659 - ), 3 George James (1856 - 1867), 8 William (1599 - ), 3 George James (1873 - ), 8 William Francis (31 Dec 1865 - ), 7 Gladys (1893 - ), 14 William Henry (30 Apr 1874 - ), 7 Gwyneth, 20 GROVER Henry Charles (1879 - ), 8 Mabel (1898 - ), 11 Horace Vernon (1899 - ), 15 HAMPSHEIR Ivy Millicent (1901 - ), 15 Percy Walter (1881 - ), 18 James (1866 - ), 8, 14 Rosa Florence (26 Feb 1903 - ), 18 Louisa Mary (1854 - ), 8, 13 Walter George (20 May 1905 - 1906), 19 Mary Ann (1859 - ), 8 William Jospeh, 18 Rosa Alice (15 Feb 1871 - ), 8, 15 Winifred May (1907 - ), 19 Sarah Elizabeth (1863 - ), 8, 14 HARRIS William, 14 Alexander F, 21 William Henry (1857 - 1902), 8, 14 Bernard, 17 William James (about 1831 - 8 Jun 1885), 8 Christopher I F, 21 JOVANOV Ebenezer, 17 Radmilla, 24 Ivan (11 May 1915 - 1990), 17, 21 JUP Maurice Robert (1892 - ), 17 Elizabeth, 3 Patrick Brandling (26 Mar 1918 - 1973), 17 KAYE HAVERING Emma, 24 Edward (1886 - ), 12 KEEFE William Augustus (? - <1910), 12 Daniel, 9 Hannah (1855 - ), 9

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KEMP PRYCE Elizabeth, 5 Minnie I, 13 KENNEY ROSSITER Marcus H, 11 Alfred Ernest (1857 - ), 14 LARNDER Charles C, 14 Frederick J, 13 Frank Bowen (1900 - ), 14 LARTER Hilda Louisa (1892 - ), 14 Elizabeth Annie (1881 - 1858), 16 Norman Edward (1890 - ), 14 LAST Olive Cory (1893 - ), 14 Dick C (? - 1992), 20 RUNECKLES Myra, 20 Ahaz Burch (1837 - 1917), 16 LEOPOLD Cecil Ernest (10 Jun 1903 - Apr 1997), 16, 20 Henry (1860 - ), 8 Ernest Wilson (1872 - 1946), 16 LEWIS Helena Maud (Ena) (14 Feb 1908 - Feb 1991), 16, 20 Deborah Jane (1871 - ), 17 Janet, 20 LYMBERY SEAL Carole Louise, 24 Leonard, 17 MABY SIMPSON Charles Albert (1880 - ), 15 Emily Maud, 17 Enid Florence (1904 - ), 15 SKELTON MARKWELL Mary (1797 - 1852), 5 John J (Jimmy), 20 SMITH MEREDITH Chris, 24 Augusta Miriam Beatrice (11 Dec 1896 - 1995), 12 Sarah Ann (1 Jul 1887 - 1960), 21 Charles Edward (1872 - ), 12 SPARK MICHELL Linda Margaret, 22 Mary (1795 - ), 6 SPARSHOTT Sarah (? - 1799), 4 Mary Ann (1845 - 1895), 13 MILBORROW SPENCER Herbert (1879 - 1962), 13 Cynthia R, 23 Herbert Basil (1904 - ), 13 SPRINKS Ronald Arthur R (1907 - ), 13 John, 14 Samuel (1844 - 1927), 13 John Olliver Groombridge (1896 - ), 14 MINTER Olliver John (1864 - ), 14 Emma Louisa (1857 - 1936), 10 STONE MYERS Eliza Jane, 17 Emily Jane (1885 - ), 19 TAYLOR John, 19 Albert Edward (29 Jun 1891 - ), 12 NEALE Arthur Charles (1894 - ), 12 Malcolm George, 23 Daniel Henry (about 1824 - ), 11 Mark George, 23 George (2 Jun 1878 - ), 12 NEWTON George Joseph (about 1855 - ), 11 Daisy E, 16 Henry Joseph (1 Feb 1886 - ), 12 OSBORN Kate Victoria (24 May 1882 - ), 12 Pauline, 24 Leonard David John (26 Apr 1895 - 1975), 12 OSBORNE Lydia Mary (1880 - ), 12 John, 10 Percival (14 Jun 1898 - ), 12 PENNEY Rose Alice (15 Nov 1888 - 1890), 12 Ian, 24 William Henry (12 Apr 1875 - ), 11 PHILLIPS THOMAS Catherine (4 Jul 1820 - 29 Mar 1860), 11 Benjamin Edward Holt, 23 Charles Holt (4 Oct 1907 - 20 Jul 1968), 23

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THOMAS (continued) Charles William, 19 John Richard Holt, 23 Christopher G, 19 Zoe Elizabeth Holt, 23 Daisy Alice (about 1902 - ), 13 TRUE Edgar Charles (1907 - ), 13 Adelaide Emily (1860 - 1890), 8 Edward (18 Mar 1819 - ), 12, 13 Charlotte Emma (1862 - ), 8 Edward John (1895 - ), 13 George Havelande (1829 - ), 8 Emily Gladys (3 Jan 1899 - ), 13, 19 George William Alexander (1851 - ), 8 Evelyn Florence (1899 - ), 13 James (1869 - ), 9 Henry George (Harry) (16 Jul 1894 - 28 May 1915), 13 Jessie (1865 - ), 9 Herbert Groombridge (1885 - 13 Jul 1917), 12, 19 John Hayward (1796 - ), 8 Herbert J K, 19 Rosa Mary (1857 - ), 8 Ivy Gladys (18 Sep 1896 - ), 13 Thomas Charles (1859 - ), 8 Jack Groombridge (1904 - ), 13 William Groombridge (1867 - ), 9 John Joseph (about 1860 - ), 13 WARMINGTON John Joseph (1890 - 1895), 12 Henry (1801 - ), 7 Minnie Florence (1880 - ), 12, 18 Mary Susannah (14 May 1835 - 1903), 7 Phyllis Marjorie (1902 - ), 13 WELLIN Rose Emma (1878 - ), 12, 18 Lucy (? - 1779), 4 William (about 1892 - ), 12 WESTGARTH YOUNG Abigail, 25 Alice Priscilla M, 20 Alex, 24 Charlie, 25 Geoff, 22, 24 Kenneth Arthur, 22 Max, 25 Victoria, 24 WHEATON Dorothy J, 21 WHITE Mary Ellen, 19 WHYBROW Maria (1797 - 24 Oct 1867), 5 WILSON James George (1877 - ), 18 Oliver, 18 Rose Winifred (1901 - ), 18 WOOD Beatrice Luxton (1879 - ), 13, 19 Eleanor Mary (1880 - ), 13 George, 13 Louisa Madelaine (1887 - ), 14 Phyllis Marjorie (1897 - 1902), 14 William John (1883 - ), 13 WOOLRICH Catherine (25 Sep 1786 - 1830), 7 WREN Alice Louisa (1897 - ), 13 Catherine Ethel (1887 - ), 12 Charles Edward (1883 - 18 Dec 1914), 12, 19 Charles Sceause (about 1855 - ), 12

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