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     Maria Crambrook was born circa 1821 in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England.¹ She married Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo 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 She was the wife of Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo in the 1851 census in 3 Hatfield Road, Southwark, London, England. Thomas was a surgeon living with bhis wife and two small sons.⁴ She was the wife of Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo in the 1861 census in 3 Hatfield Court, Southwark, London, England. Thomas was a General Practitioner living with his wife and son.⁵ She died in 1861 in St George in the East, London, England.⁶

     Thomas Bradford Donahoo was born on 3 November 1846 in Stepney, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo and Maria Crambrook.³ He was baptised on 14 March 1847 in St Anne, Tower Hamlets, London, England, his father was a surgeon.² He was the son of Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo and Maria Donahoo in the 1851 census in 3 Hatfield Road, Southwark, London, England.⁴ He was the son of Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo and Maria Donahoo in the 1861 census in 3 Hatfield Court, Southwark, London, England.⁵

     Anna Maria Eleanor Donahoo was born in 1869 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Malcolmson Donahoo and Anna Eliza Mary Gardiner. She was baptised on 11 June 1869 in St Mary's, Lambeth, London, England. She died in 1869 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.²

     Anna Elizabeth Donahoo was born on 18 February 1905 in Hendon, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo and Annie Burlison. 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.³ She married Leslie Alfred Powell on 1 June 1937 in St Cuthberts Church, Fordwych Road, Hampstead, London, England, Leslie was an assistant export manager for Meltonian living at 4 Mill Lane, West Hampstead. Anna lived at Wonersh. The ceremony was witnessed by Annie Donahoo (Annas mother) and Alfred Henry Powell (Leslie's father.)^4,5 She appeared on the census of 29 September 1939 in the household in Meadows Riversdale, Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, She was staying with a widow lady Elsie Fleming-Williams who was listed as ARP BRCS Reserve. Anna like her mother was a BRCS VAD Specialist. Her husband was serving in the forces.⁶ She died on 15 October 1942 in St Thomas Hospital, Hyde Stile, Surrey, England, at age 37 while working as a VAD at Great Down Convalescent Home in Seale. Her usual address was Austens, High Barn in Hascombe.^7,8 She was buried on 20 October 1942 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 631 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁹ Her estate was probated on 10 February 1943 in Llandudno to her mother Annie Donahoo a widow Her effects were valued at £742 6s 8d.⁸

     Leslie Alfred Powell was born on 1 April 1913 in 32 Artillery Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.^1,2 Leslie moved in 1921 to 9 Sandfield Terrace in Guildford.¹ He married Anna Elizabeth Donahoo, daughter of Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo and Annie Burlison, on 1 June 1937 in St Cuthberts Church, Fordwych Road, Hampstead, London, England, Leslie was an assistant export manager for Meltonian living at 4 Mill Lane, West Hampstead. Anna lived at Wonersh. The ceremony was witnessed by Annie Donahoo (Annas mother) and Alfred Henry Powell (Leslie's father.)^3,1 Leslie enlisted into the army in May 1939 with the Ox and Bucks Light infantry as a Ws/LT. He was commissioned 9 March 1940 and went to France with the B.E.F. He was captured by the Germans in June that year.¹ His wife Anna died on 15 October 1942 in St Thomas Hospital, Hyde Stile, Surrey, England, He recieved this sad news whilst in a prisoner of war camp. The letter read: Harewood House, Leeds. 20 Nov 1942
“Dear Mr Powell,
The Princess Royal, Commander in Chief of the Detachments of the British Red Cross Society, has heard with great regret of the death of your wife while serving as a V.A.D. member at Great Down Convalescent Home, Seale, Surrey.
H.R.H desires me to write & express her very sincere sympathy with you in your tragic loss. The hope (?) that it may be of some comfort to you to feel that your wife met her death while in the service of her country & of humanity & to know that her memory will live on as an inspiration and an example to the whole V.A.D. Service
Yours sincerely
Blanche Lloyd (Lady in Waiting). The Dow Lady Lloyd.^4,5 Leslie was released from the camp on 29 April 1945 and demobbed on 29 October 1945.¹ He married Margaret Mary Gilbert Scott on 7 September 1946 in Hampstead, London, England.^6,1 Leslie and Margaret lived in Cromwell Cottage, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ He died on 29 January 1979 in Trewoofe, Lamorna, Penzance, Cornwall, England, at age 65.^1,7,5 His estate was probated on 1 June 1979 in Bristol. His effects were valued at £13,463.⁵

     Albert Balchin was born on 11 October 1863 in Wisborough Green, Sussex, England.¹ He married Lilias Georgina Head, daughter of George Head and Martha Batchelor, in 1888 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Albert was a mechanic living with his wife and family. William Balchin was boarding with them.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Albert was a farmer living with his wife, children and mother in law. There was a boarder Albert George Marshall staying with them.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Albert was an engineer living with his wife and children in their five roomed home.⁵ He witnessed the marriage of Cecil Arthur Edwin Moore and Lillian Balchin on 1 December 1917 in St Martha on the Hill, Chilworth, Surrey, England.⁶ His wife Lilias died on 17 February 1930 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ He died on 17 April 1950 in Surrey, England, at age 86.⁸ Albert, Lilias and Dorothy were buried under the same gravestone.⁹

     Lilias Georgina Head was born in 1866 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Head and Martha Batchelor. She was baptised on 3 February 1867 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, he father was a labourer. She was baptised with James William Bolton.² She was a daughter of George Head and Martha Head in the 1871 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was baptised on 3 February 1873 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Lilias appears to have been baptised twice, she was again baptised with James William Bolton.^4,2 She married Albert Balchin in 1888 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the wife of Albert Balchin in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Albert was a mechanic living with his wife and family. William Balchin was boarding with them.⁶ She was the wife of Albert Balchin in the 1901 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Albert was a farmer living with his wife, children and mother in law. There was a boarder Albert George Marshall staying with them.⁷ She was the wife of Albert Balchin in the 1911 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Albert was an engineer living with his wife and children in their five roomed home.⁸ She died on 17 February 1930 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹ She was buried on 22 February 1930 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 186 after a funeral service was held in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹⁰ Albert, Lilias and Dorothy were buried under the same gravestone.¹¹

     Albert Victor Balchin was born in 1889 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Head. He was baptised on 14 April 1889 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was an engineer.³ He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1901 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1911 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁶ Albert and Julia left London on 5 July 1912 on board the ship Narrung bound for Sydney in Australia. He was described as farmer of 23 years of age, she was a cook aged 27. Frederick L Bullen, a 17 year old postman accompanied them and later witnessed their marriage.⁷ He married Julia Elizabeth Ada Brown on 4 April 1914 in Holy Trinity, Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the ceremony was witnessed by Percy George Baker, Charles Hayter and Frederick Leonard Bullen. Albert's parents were Albert Balchin, a motor driver and Lilian Georgina Head. Julia's parents were Joseph Brown an Organ Builder and Julia Elizabeth Littleboy who was recorded as deceased.⁸

     Julia Elizabeth Ada Brown was born circa 1885 in Kennington, London, England.¹ She appeared in the 1911 census in Sample Oak Cottage, Chilworth, Surrey, England. She was the general domestic servant to Agnes Marion Heslop.² Albert and Julia left London on 5 July 1912 on board the ship Narrung bound for Sydney in Australia. He was described as farmer of 23 years of age, she was a cook aged 27. Frederick L Bullen, a 17 year old postman accompanied them and later witnessed their marriage.³ She married Albert Victor Balchin, son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Head, on 4 April 1914 in Holy Trinity, Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, the ceremony was witnessed by Percy George Baker, Charles Hayter and Frederick Leonard Bullen. Albert's parents were Albert Balchin, a motor driver and Lilian Georgina Head. Julia's parents were Joseph Brown an Organ Builder and Julia Elizabeth Littleboy who was recorded as deceased.¹

     Ernest Balchin was born in 1890 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Head. He was baptised on 10 August 1890 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was an engineer.³ He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1901 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ Ernest joined as a boy sailor in the Royal Navy sailing on Impregnable on 14 January 1915. He enlisted as a full sailor on 6 November 1916 for 12 years, serving until 26 April 1928.⁶ The Surrey Advertiser of 15 May 1916 reported that news had been received at Blackheath by Ernest's parents that he was among the saved from HMS Russell. He was a boy telegraphist.⁷ He married Catheriine Dorothy Strudwick in 1946 in Croydon, Surrey, England.⁸ From around 1951 until at least Ernest's death Ernest and Catherine lived at in West View, Stonards Brow, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁹ He died on 10 February 1964 in West View, Stonards Brow, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^10,11 His estate was probated on 17 March 1964 in London to his widow Catherine Dorothy Balchin and John Balchin a tile maker . His effects were valued at £3,354.¹¹

     Lillian Balchin was born on 23 June 1893 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Head. She was the daughter of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1901 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She married Cecil Arthur Edwin Moore, son of James Edwin Moore and Florence Harriet Cole Cook, on 1 December 1917 in St Martha on the Hill, Chilworth, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by James Edwin Moore and Albert Balchin. Edwin Cecil Arthur as he was recorded on the register was listed as Trooper 1st CMR Canadian Expeditionary Force living in Chertsey. His father James Edwin was a photographer.⁴ She was the wife of Cecil Arthur Edwin Moore in the Canadian1921 census in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.⁵ Lilian travelled with her sons Tracey and John from Montreal in Canada to UK giving their address as Shamley Green, Guildford on board the ship Ausonia arriving in London on 23 April 1928. They sailed back to Canada leaving Southampton on 3 May 1929 on the ship Arania.^6,7 She died in January 1984 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, at age 90.⁸

     Cecil Arthur Edwin Moore was born on 21 September 1891 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Edwin Moore and Florence Harriet Cole Cook. He was baptised on 6 December 1891 in St Ebbe, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, his father was a photographer and the family lived at 4 Paradise Square.³ He was the son of James Edwin Moore and Florence Harriet Cole Moore in the 1901 census in 53 London Street, Chertsey, Surrey, England.⁴ Cecil left London on 9 May 1912 bound for Quebec on board the ship Scotian, he stated he was a farmer.⁵ Cecil enlisted into the Canadian overseas Expeditionary Forces on 22 July 1915 with the 74th OS Battallion. He stated he was a painter. He was 5 feet 4 inches tall, with a chest measurement of 34 inches. He had a fair complexion, blue eyes and brown hair.⁶ He married Lillian Balchin, daughter of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Head, on 1 December 1917 in St Martha on the Hill, Chilworth, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by James Edwin Moore and Albert Balchin. Edwin Cecil Arthur as he was recorded on the register was listed as Trooper 1st CMR Canadian Expeditionary Force living in Chertsey. His father James Edwin was a photographer.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the Canadian 1921 census in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Cecil was a plumber living with his wife and son.⁸

     Dorothy Balchin was born circa 1896 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Head. She was the daughter of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1901 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She died on 4 November 1912 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, Dorothy was a parlourmaid employed at Albury. Sadly she was discovered hanging from a tree on the tennis lawn of her employer. She left a note for her mother.^2,3,4 She was buried on 9 November 1912 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 185 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁵ Albert, Lilias and Dorothy were buried under the same gravestone.⁶

     Percy Balchin was born on 11 February 1899 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Head. He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1901 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1911 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He married Margery Ruth Nicholson in 1926 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England.⁵ His wife Margery died in 1953 in 44 Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, England.^6,7 He died in 1974 in 12 Garden Close, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^8,6 He was buried on 4 August 1974 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 290 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁶

     Margery Ruth Nicholson was born in 1903 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England.^1,2 She married Percy Balchin, son of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Head, in 1926 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England.³ She died in 1953 in 44 Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, England.^1,4 She was buried on 1 January 1953 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 290 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹

     Dorothy Balchin was born on 21 November 1926 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Percy Balchin and Margery Ruth Nicholson. She was baptised on 13 February 1927 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.²

     Percy Balchin was born on 15 January 1928 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Percy Balchin and Margery Ruth Nicholson. He was baptised on 11 March 1928 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after a private baptism on 31 January 1928, perhaps they though he was not going to survive.² He died in January 2000 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.³

     Ruth Balchin was born on 18 July 1929 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Percy Balchin and Margery Ruth Nicholson. She was baptised on 25 August 1929 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She married Joseph Ernest John Stokes on 5 June 1948 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by P Balchin and M R Balchin. Joseph was a brewery employee and his father also Joseph was retired. Ruth's father Percy was a bricklayer.^3,2 She died in May 2002 in Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 72.⁴

     George Head was born circa 1821 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. He was the son of Richard Head. He married Martha Batchelor on 3 June 1846 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Thayers and William Simmonds. George was a labourer like his father Richard. Martha's father John Batchelor was a shoemaker.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. George was a farm labourer living with his wife and children.² He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife, grandson Harold R Head, widowed brother in law Joshua Batchelor aged 74 a leather dresser and one boarder James Harris age 16 and working as a milk boy.⁶ He died in 1896 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ He was buried on 5 December 1896 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁸

     Martha Batchelor was born circa 1825 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She married George Head, son of Richard Head, on 3 June 1846 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Thayers and William Simmonds. George was a labourer like his father Richard. Martha's father John Batchelor was a shoemaker.¹ She was the wife of George Head in the 1851 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. George was a farm labourer living with his wife and children.² She was the wife of George Head in the 1871 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.³ She was the wife of George Head in the census of 3 April 1881 Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of George Head in the 1891 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife, grandson Harold R Head, widowed brother in law Joshua Batchelor aged 74 a leather dresser and one boarder James Harris age 16 and working as a milk boy.⁵ Her husband George died in 1896 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ She was the mother in law of Albert Balchin and Lilias Georgina Balchin in the 1901 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁷ She died in 1902 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸ She was buried on 31 March 1902 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 184 after a funeral service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁹

     Ann Head was born in 1850 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Head and Martha Batchelor. She was baptised on 7 July 1850 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of George Head and Martha Head in the 1851 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of George Head and Miriam Broomfield in the 1861 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ She was a daughter of George Head and Martha Head in the 1871 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁶ She died in 1871 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ She was buried on 21 July 1871 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁸

     John Leonard Head was born in 1855 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Head and Martha Batchelor. He was baptised on 1 July 1855 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of George Head and Miriam Broomfield in the 1861 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He was a son of George Head and Martha Head in the 1871 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ He was the son of George Head and Martha Head in the 1881 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a labourer.⁶ He died in 1895 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁷ He was buried on 15 April 1895 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸

     George Head was born in 1857 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Head and Martha Batchelor. He was baptised on 1 November 1857 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of George Head and Miriam Broomfield in the 1861 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He was a son of George Head and Martha Head in the 1871 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ He married Gertrude Ellen Hansell in 1881 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶ He died in 1888 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ He was buried on 15 May 1888 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸

     William Thomas Head was born in 1860 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Head and Martha Batchelor. He was baptised on 1 April 1860 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of George Head and Miriam Broomfield in the 1861 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was a son of George Head and Martha Head in the 1871 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He appeared in the 1881 census in Shalford House, Shalford, Surrey, England. William was a footman and one of 11 servants working for Robert and Maria Austen. Robert was the Deputy Lieutenant General for Surrey and a JP.⁵ He married Annie Mowbray on 28 November 1882 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Mowbray and Jannette Head. William was a leather drawer. Annie's father George was a tanner.^6,7 He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Tannery Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England. William was a beam man at the tannery living with his wife and sons with one lodger.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Summersbury Tannery, Shalford, Surrey, England. William was a Tannery worker living with his wife and sons.⁹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Shalford Tanneries, Bramley, Surrey, England. William was a beam foreman at the tannery living with his wife.¹⁰ William was an amateur artist and painted many paintings of the Wonersh area, including Wonersh Hollow and Wonersh Village Club.¹¹ There is a lovely picture of the family taken in 1914 at the rear of Shalford Tannery Cottages.¹² His wife Annie died in 1921 in County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England.^13,14 He died on 6 February 1927 in 6 St Georges Avenue, Newbury, Berkshire, England.^15,16 He was buried on 21 February 1927 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, plot number 78 after a funeral service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹⁷ His estate was probated on 22 April 1927 Administration papers with a will were issued in Oxford to William George Head a fitter. His effects were valued at £86.¹⁶

     Richard Head was born in 1862 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Head and Martha Batchelor. He was baptised on 2 November 1862 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was a son of George Head and Martha Head in the 1871 census in Green Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He died in 1875 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ He was buried on 20 February 1875 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶