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     John Henry Reffold was born circa 1859 in Elstead, Surrey, England.¹ He married Jane Eliza Lillywhite in 1882 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 141 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. John was a baker confectioner living with his wife and daughter. There were three servants living with them, two bakers Allan Ralph and Charles Edward Longhurst and Mordacia Steer a sweet traveller who was to marry John's daughter.³ His wife Jane died in 1924 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ He died in 1929 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁵

     Jane Eliza Lillywhite was born circa 1861 in Thursley, Surrey, England. She married John Henry Reffold in 1882 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the wife of John Henry Reffold in the 1901 census in 141 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. John was a baker confectioner living with his wife and daughter. There were three servants living with them, two bakers Allan Ralph and Charles Edward Longhurst and Mordacia Steer a sweet traveller who was to marry John's daughter.³ She died in 1924 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴

     Minnie Howes was born on 13 July 1867 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ She married Robert William Oliver, son of George Oliver and Phillis Penfold, on 2 June 1892 in Cuckfield, Sussex, England.^2,3 She was the wife of Robert William Oliver in the 1901 census in 4 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Robert was a joiner living with his wife and two daughters.⁴ She was the wife of Robert William Oliver in the 1911 census in South View, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Robert was a joiner living with his wife and daughter. There were two boarders.⁵ Her husband Robert died on 7 November 1937 in 2 Leonard Road, Brighton, Sussex, England.^6,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Minnie was listed as living at 2 St Leonard's Road, Brighton, Sussex, England, Minnie had her brother in law and his wife.⁸ She died in 1951 in South View, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹ She was buried on 20 January 1951 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 128 after a funeral service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹⁰

     Ethel Oliver was born on 16 May 1893 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert William Oliver and Minnie Howes. She was baptised on 2 July 1893 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a carpenter.³ She was the daughter of Robert William Oliver and Minnie Oliver in the 1901 census in 4 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the grandaughter of Phillis Oliver in the 1911 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ She married Richard Henry Avenell, son of Edward Avenell and Caroline Ann Durant, on 29 January 1920 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. the ceremony was witnessed by Bessie Oliver and Robert William Oliver. Richard was a motor driver living at Chinthurst Farm in Shalford. His father Edward was listed as a carman. Ethel lived at The Parrot, Slyfield Green and her father Robert William was a publican.^6,7 She witnessed the marriage of Arthur Thomas Dummer and Bessie Oliver on 8 June 1921 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England.^8,9 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ethel was listed as living at South View, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband Richard. Richard was a heavy goods lorry driver.¹⁰ She died on 26 December 1952 in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 59 her usual address was South View in Wonersh.^11,12 Her estate was probated on 6 March 1953 in London. Administration papers were issued to her husband Richard Henry Avenell if no occupation and Eric Oliver Dummer a mechanical engineer. Her estate was valued at £1,751 9s 2d.¹² She was buried on 1 June 1953 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 525 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹³

     Bessie Oliver was born in 1894 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert William Oliver and Minnie Howes. She was baptised on 5 August 1894 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a joiner.² She was the daughter of Robert William Oliver and Minnie Oliver in the 1901 census in 4 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Robert William Oliver and Minnie Oliver in the 1911 census in South View, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She witnessed the marriage of Ethel Oliver and Richard Henry Avenell on 29 January 1920 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England.^5,6 She married Arthur Thomas Dummer on 8 June 1921 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Robert William Oliver and Ethel Avenell. Arthur was a widower and his occupation was a painter living in 24 Bellfields Road. His father Edmund Dummer was a labourer. Bessie was living in The Parrot, Stoke and her father Robert was a publican.^7,8 She died on 1 July 1952 in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, her usual address was 23 Old Farm Road in Guildford.^9,10 Her estate was probated on 29 August 1952 in London. Administration papers were issued to her husband Arthur Thomas Dummer a retired painter and decorator and son Eric Oliver Dummer a mechanical engineer. Her effects were valued at £1,742 12s 4d.⁹

     Caroline Mary Hogsflesh was born on 4 October 1868 in Ash, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Hogsflesh. She married George Edward Oliver, son of George Oliver and Phillis Penfold, on 25 October 1894 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Hogsflesh, Emma Hogsflesh and Walter Charles Oliver. George was a smith.² She was the wife of George Edward Oliver in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. George was a blacksmith living with his wife and children.³ She was the wife of George Edward Oliver in the 1911 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. George was a general smith living with his wife and family.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Caroline Mary Oliver was listed as living at 2 St Leonard's Road, Brighton, Sussex, England, with her husband and sister in law.⁵ Her husband George died on 8 November 1950 in 99 Peabody Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, England.^6,7,8 She received the probate of the estate of George Edward Oliver on 30 May 1951.⁸ She died on 11 February 1961 in 105 Peabody Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, at age 92.^6,9,8 She was buried in 1961 in Ship Lane Cemetery, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, under the same gravestone as her husband.⁶ Her estate was probated on 9 March 1961 in Winchester to her son George James Oliver a boiler attendant. Her effects were valued at £451 4s 10d.⁸

     Christina Oliver was born in 1895 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Hogsflesh. She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Oliver in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Oliver in the 1911 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Christina was a domestic servant.³

     Elsie Victoria Oliver was born in 1897 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Hogsflesh. She was baptised on 4 July 1897 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a blacksmith.² She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Oliver in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Oliver in the 1911 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴

     Kathleen Oliver was born in 1899 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Hogsflesh. She was baptised on 5 March 1899 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a smith.² She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Oliver in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Oliver in the 1911 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴

     George James Oliver was born on 22 February 1906 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Hogsflesh. He was the son of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Oliver in the 1911 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He received the probate of the estate of George Edward Oliver on 30 May 1951.³ He received the probate of the estate of Caroline Mary Hogsflesh on 9 March 1961.³ He died in May 1985 in Taunton, Somerset, England, at age 79.⁴

     Charles Frank Oliver was born on 23 September 1907 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Hogsflesh. He was the son of George Edward Oliver and Caroline Mary Oliver in the 1911 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He married Ellen Maude Buckler in 1936 in Surrey, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at 1 Jubilee Villas Government Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, with his wife Ellen. Charles was a coal merchant and civil defence amulance driver.⁴ His wife Ellen died on 3 September 1993 in Surrey, England.^5,6 He died on 26 October 1996 in Surrey, England, at age 89.^7,5 He was buried in Municipal Cemetery, Ash, Surrey, England.⁵

     William George Moore was born in 1898 in Dorking, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Moore and Alice Rapley. He was baptised on 21 August 1898 in Holmwood, Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1901 census in 4 Boarded Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1911 census in Redlands Cottage, Holmwood, Surrey, England.⁴ George served as a Private in South Staffordshire Regiment No 40743 having enlisted in Dorking. He had formerly served in the Essex Regiment as No 23525.⁵ He died on 3 October 1917 in Belgium he died of wounds.^5,6 He was buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Boescheepseweg, Poperinge, Belgium, plot XXV. A. 16.⁷ George's mother received a war gratuity of £2 8s 8d on 14 December 1917 and £3 on 19 November 1919.⁶ George appears on the plaque in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.

     James Moore was born in 1857 in Ockley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He married Alice Rapley, daughter of James Osmer Rapley and Caroline Moore, on 25 December 1885 in St Mary, Holmwood, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Wareham and Sarah Moore. James was a labourer like his father William, as was Alice's father, James Rapley.^1,3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Boarded Cottages, Holmwood, Surrey, England. James was a labourer living with his wife and children.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Boarded Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, England. James was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and daughters.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 4 Boarded Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England. James was a general labourer living with his wife and children.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Redlands Cottage, Holmwood, Surrey, England. James was a wood cutter living with his wife and children in their 4 roomed home. James and Alice had 8 children one of which had died before 1911. It is difficult to believe that Alice had Arthur so late in life. Was he perhaps one of her daughters children ? There is a Arthur George Perry (1910/Q1 Dorking 2a-193- mother Worsfold.)⁸ He died in 1939 in Surrey, England.⁹

     Alice Rapley was born on 17 February 1855 in Ockley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Osmer Rapley and Caroline Moore.¹ She was baptised on 1 April 1855 in St Margaret, Ockley, Surrey, England, her parents were James and Caroline and her father a labourer.³ She was the daughter of James Osmer Rapley and Caroline Rapley in the 1861 census in Holmwood, Dorking, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of Caroline Rapley in the 1881 census in Holmwood Road, Dorking, Surrey, England. Alice was a domestic servant.⁵ She married James Moore on 25 December 1885 in St Mary, Holmwood, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Wareham and Sarah Moore. James was a labourer like his father William, as was Alice's father, James Rapley.^1,6,7 She was the wife of James Moore in the 1891 census in Boarded Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, England. James was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and daughters.⁸ She was the wife of James Moore in the 1901 census in 4 Boarded Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England. James was a general labourer living with his wife and children.⁹ She was the wife of James Moore in the 1911 census in Redlands Cottage, Holmwood, Surrey, England. James was a wood cutter living with his wife and children in their 4 roomed home. James and Alice had 8 children one of which had died before 1911. It is difficult to believe that Alice had Arthur so late in life. Was he perhaps one of her daughters children ? There is a Arthur George Perry (1910/Q1 Dorking 2a-193- mother Worsfold.)¹⁰ George's mother received a war gratuity of £2 8s 8d on 14 December 1917 and £3 on 19 November 1919.¹¹ Alice received a war gratuity for her son on 9 November 1918 of 13s 2d.¹¹ Her husband James died in 1939 in Surrey, England.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alice was listed as living at 1 Redlands Bank Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England, Alice was living with her daughter Lily.¹³ She died in 1944 in St Mary, Holmwood, Surrey, England.¹⁴ She was buried on 7 November 1944 in St Mary, Holmwood, Surrey, England, her address was listed as Redland Bank Cottages in Holmwood.¹⁵

     Minnie Moore was born on 10 February 1887 in Holmwood, Surrey, England, she was the twin of Lily.¹ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Rapley. She was the daughter of James Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Holmwood, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1901 census in 4 Boarded Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England.⁴ She appeared in the 1911 census in 67D Upper Tulse Hil, Lambeth, London, England. Working as a housemaid to Otto and Bertha Passarant. Otto was a fur hat manufacturer.⁵ She married James Albert Walter Killick on 14 November 1920 in All Souls, Newington, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Thomas Killick and Rosina Eleanor Stanley. James was a an engineer's draughtsman and his father of exactly the same names was a warehouseman deceased. Minnie's father was also deceased and was described as a forester. Both James and Minnie lived at 214 Grosvenor Terrace in Camberwell.⁶ She died on 8 September 1935 in 5 Brunswick Square, Camberwell, London, England, at age 48 her usual address was 214 Grosvenor Terrace in Camberwell.^7,8 Her estate was probated on 8 November 1935 in London. Administration papers were issued to her husband and her estate was valued at £327 4s 9d.

     Edith Ellen Moore was born in 1889 in Holmwood, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Rapley. She was the daughter of James Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Holmwood, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1901 census in 4 Boarded Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England.⁴

     Rose Moore was born in 1890 in Holmwood, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Rapley. She was the daughter of James Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Holmwood, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1901 census in 4 Boarded Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England.⁴

     Alice Eveline Moore was born on 20 July 1895 in Holmwood, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Rapley. She was baptised on 15 September 1895 in St Mary, Holmwood, Surrey, England, her father was a labourer.² She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1901 census in 4 Boarded Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1911 census in Redlands Cottage, Holmwood, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Percy John Hotston-Moore in 1936 in Surrey, England.⁵ Percy and Alice lived in Bibscote, 19 Kiln Meadows, Fairlands Estate, Worplesdon, Surrey, England.⁶ She died in November 1990 in Surrey, England, at age 95.

     Kate Rapley was born in 1879 in Holmwood, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alice Rapley. She was the daughter of James Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Holmwood, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1901 census in 4 Boarded Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England. Kathleen was a domestic housemaid.⁴

     Arthur George Moore was born circa 1910 in Holmwood, Surrey, England. He was the son of James Moore and Alice Rapley. He was the son of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1911 census in Redlands Cottage, Holmwood, Surrey, England.¹

     Lily Moore was born on 10 February 1887 in Dorking, Surrey, England, she was the twin of Minnie.¹ She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Rapley. She was the daughter of James Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Holmwood, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Moore and Alice Moore in the 1891 census Boarded Cottages, Dorking, Surrey, England.³ She appeared in the 1901 census in Hawthorn Villa, Dorking, Surrey, England. Lily was a domestic servant to William and Martha Rapley.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lily Moore was listed as living at 1 Redlands Bank Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England, with her mother.⁵ She died in 1986 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo was born on 7 December 1873 in Kennington, London, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo and Anna Eliza Mary Gardiner. He was baptised on 31 December 1873 in St Mary's, Lambeth, London, England, his father was a surgeon and the family lived in 129 Blackfriars in London.^3,4 Malcolmson was educated at Charterhouse School 1888 to 1891. His school house was Weekites and he matriculated for Clare College, Cambridge in 1892 where he received a BA 1895. He was admitted as a solicitor in February 1901. The Record of Service of Solicitors and Articled Clerks shows that he was admitted February 1901, practised at 28, St Swithin's Lane London EC.^5,6,7 He was the son of Anna Eliza Mary Donahoo in the 1901 census in Savoy Mansions, Strand, London, England. Malcolmson was a solictor.⁸ Malcolmson was a member of the Westminster and Keystone No 10 Freemason Lodge.⁹ He married Annie Burlison, daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Grylls, in 1904 in Hendon, London, England, Annie was sometimes called Nancy. I suspect they met as Annie's brother John attended also Clare College in Cambridge like Malcolmson.¹⁰ He received the probate of the estate of Elizabeth Sarah Whitaker on 28 May 1909.¹¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Hobbs Farm, Oxted, Surrey, England. Malcolmson was a solicitor living with his wife. Annie's two sisters were visiting in their 10 roomed home. Three servants completed the household. I have been unable to trace where their daughter Anna was living at the time.¹² He enlisted on 8 October 1914 as a Private, in the Sportsman's Battalion, 1/24 Royal Fusiliers.⁹ He was posted to Hornchurch in Essex for training where he applied for commission from Hut 3 at the Town’s Barracks on 31 January 1915.³ He was commissioned as a Temporary 2^nd Lieutenant in the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on the 21 February 1915 and was posted to the 8th Battalion of his regiment at Borden Camp in Hertfordshire . He embarked for France with his battalion at Southampton on the 27 August 1915 and landed at Le Havre later the same day. He was promoted to Lieutenant on the 2 July 1916 and to Acting Captain while commanding a company on the 1 August 1916, a rank he relinquished on the 25 January 1917 on being wounded.^5,3 He was awarded the Military Cross on 11 November 1916 for conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company with great courage and determination, capturing and holding the position for thirty hours. He set a splendid example to his men.^5,13 On 23 January 1917 the 8th Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry carried out a raid on German trenches at Sanctuary Wood in the Ypres Salient. At 9pm, after a short barrage from supporting artillery a part of three officers and one hundred men raced across no man's land and entered the enemy trenches which they found to be unoccupied. During the fifteen minutes they were there before pulling back they came under a heavy bombardment from the German artillery. Casualties for the raid were three officers wounded with one man killed, forty nine wounded and seven men missing. Captain Donahoo, who had not been involved in the original raid, volunteered to go into No Man's Land to search for the missing men. Almost immediately he was spotted by an alert German sniper and shot and seriously wounded. He was rescued from no man's land and was evacuated to 10 Casualty Clearing Station where he succumbed to his wounds. Captain Donahoo was an extremely loved and popular officer whose passing was commented upon in the 23rd Division's History.⁶ Nancy received a telegram dated the 25 January 1917: "Regret to inform you O.C. 10 Casualty Clearing Station in the field reports January twenty fifth Capt. M.G. Donahoo MC Yorkshire Light Infantry dangerously wounded gunshot wound right leg compound fracture femur. Further news wired immediately received." She received a further telegram dated the 1 February 1917: - "Deeply regret to inform you Capt. M.G. Donahoo MC Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died of wounds January thirty first. The Army Council express their sympathy."³ He died on 31 January 1917 in Belgium at age 43.⁵ A memorial service was held in his memory at the Chapel Royal, Savoy on the 23 April 1917.³ Malcomson's death appeared in the 17th list of war dead in the Carthusian of April 1917. The entry in The Carthusian of July 1917 on page 112 reads: The late Capt. Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo (M.C.), King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.
There will be many Cambridge men of the early nineties who will cherish an affectionate remembrance of Malcolmson Donahoo.
He came up to Clare College from Charterhouse in 1892. He had no record of athletic distinctions behind him to serve as an introduction to a college in which athletic prominence counted very high; but by sheer strength and simplicity of character, by his genius for loyal freindship, he won an unsought popularity not only in the college but throughout the whole University.
And there was no trace of priggishness in him; he had the true Irish love of fun and sense of humour, and an immense and most infectious cheerfulness which made him the most sought after guest at the social gatherings of the time.
When the war came he was over the fighting age, ideally happy in his married life and living the country life he had always looked forward to. It would have been easy for him to obtain a commission, but with characteristic modesty and thoroughness he preferred to learn his work in the ranks, and he joined the Sportsman's Battalion in October 1914, and served as a private for five months. He obtained a commission in the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in March 1915, and the same qualities which had endeared him to his friends found their fair play in him as an officer and leader of men. For he understood men, and they loved him for his unerring sense of fairness, his quick sympathy and understanding, and his unfailing cheerfulness.
From a letter written by his Brigade Comander: "His memory will live long in the Battalion as a very fine example of what an Officer should be. Duty was always first with him, and he shared all the dangers and hardships with his men. He especially distinguished himself on 1 October 1916, near Le Sars when his Company attacked the German position: and no award of the Military Cross was more deserved, and none gave me more pleasure to hear of, than that won by Captain Donahoo.
He is a great loss to his Regiment and also to the Brigade. I always felt the greatest confidence in him, and he inspired that feeling in his men. They loved him because they trusted him and knew what a gallant gentleman he was."¹⁴ He is also commemorated on a plaque in St George's Church in Crowhurst in Surrey.³ He is commemorated on the Charterhouse School Memorial Chapel Roll of Honour and his career as a solicitor and in the army is mentioned many times in the London Gazette.⁹ He was buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Boescheepseweg, Poperinge, Belgium, in plot X - A - 2.⁵ There is a panel picture, the work of Miss Frances Burlison, representing St George victorious over the dragon, was given to the Church by Mrs Donahoo, and placed on the Lady Chapel. At the base of the frame is the inscription 'In proud and ever loving memory of Captain Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo MC 2nd Battalion King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, who died of wounds, received on the field of honour, near, Ypres, 31 January 1917 Frances was Mrs Anne Donahoo's sister.^15,16

     Annie Burlison was born on 4 February 1878 in St Pancras, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Grylls. She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1881 census in 33 Osney Crescent, St Pancras, London, England.² She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1891 census Grove End House, St Pancras, London, England.³ She was the step daughter of John Whitaker and Elizabeth Sarah Whitaker in the 1901 census in Highworth House, Highworth Hill, Hendon, London, England.⁴ She married Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo, son of Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo and Anna Eliza Mary Gardiner, in 1904 in Hendon, London, England, Annie was sometimes called Nancy. I suspect they met as Annie's brother John attended also Clare College in Cambridge like Malcolmson.⁵ She was the wife of Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo in the 1911 census in Hobbs Farm, Oxted, Surrey, England. Malcolmson was a solicitor living with his wife. Annie's two sisters were visiting in their 10 roomed home. Three servants completed the household. I have been unable to trace where their daughter Anna was living at the time.⁶ There is a record of Mrs Nancy Donahoo who lived in The Cottage in Wonersh working from January 1917 until 31 January 1919 performing part time pantry work for Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) for the Red Cross at Thorncombe Street Military Hospital in Bramley. I am assuming this is the same lady, her husband had just been killed in the war that month.⁷ Nancy received a telegram dated the 25 January 1917: "Regret to inform you O.C. 10 Casualty Clearing Station in the field reports January twenty fifth Capt. M.G. Donahoo MC Yorkshire Light Infantry dangerously wounded gunshot wound right leg compound fracture femur. Further news wired immediately received." She received a further telegram dated the 1 February 1917: - "Deeply regret to inform you Capt. M.G. Donahoo MC Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry died of wounds January thirty first. The Army Council express their sympathy."⁸ Her husband Malcolmson died on 31 January 1917 in Belgium.⁹ Annie and her daughter were listed the electoral lists for 1929 -35 as living in The Cottage in Wonersh it is thought this is the house that is currently called Roker in the Street.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Annie was listed as living at Austins, High Barn, Godalming, Surrey, England, Sisters Annie, Margaret and Frances were living together. Frances was an artist.¹¹ She died in 1961 in Harrow, London, England.¹²

     Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo was born circa 1816 in Ireland.¹ He married Maria Crambrook on 22 April 1846 in St Anne's, Limehouse, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Robert Carter and Elizabeth Crambrook. Thomas lived in Stepney and Maria lived in Limehouse. Thomas was a surgeon both his father Isaiah and Maria's father Robert were dead and listed as Gentlemen.^2,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in 3 Hatfield Road, Southwark, London, England. Thomas was a surgeon living with bhis wife and two small sons.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in 3 Hatfield Court, Southwark, London, England. Thomas was a General Practitioner living with his wife and son.⁵ His wife Maria died in 1861 in St George in the East, London, England.⁶ He married Anna Eliza Mary Gardiner on 5 August 1868 in St Mary's, Lambeth, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Richard Biddle, Maggie Gardiner and Eleanor Gardiner. Thomas, a widower was a surgeon living in Westminster Road. His father was Isaiah Donahoo and listed as a Gentleman. Anna lived in Walcot Place and her father James Gardiner was also listed as a deceased Gentleman.^7,3 Anna filed for divorce on 15 September 1886 but later abandoned her application.⁸ He died on 4 August 1890 in 135 Kennington Road, Lambeth, London, England.^1,9,10 His estate was probated on 16 August 1890 to his widow at the Principle Registry. His estate was valued at £19, 766 17s 0d but was resworn in November 1890 to £12, 318 7s 2d.¹⁰

     Anna Eliza Mary Gardiner was born circa 1847 in Fochabers, Aberdeen, Morayshire, Scotland. She married Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo on 5 August 1868 in St Mary's, Lambeth, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Richard Biddle, Maggie Gardiner and Eleanor Gardiner. Thomas, a widower was a surgeon living in Westminster Road. His father was Isaiah Donahoo and listed as a Gentleman. Anna lived in Walcot Place and her father James Gardiner was also listed as a deceased Gentleman.^1,2 Anna filed for divorce on 15 September 1886 but later abandoned her application.³ Her husband Thomas died on 4 August 1890 in 135 Kennington Road, Lambeth, London, England.^4,5,6 She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Savoy Mansions, Strand, London, England. Living with her son.⁷ She died in 1904 in Kensington, London, England.⁸