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     Albert Edward Mant was born in 1893 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters. He was baptised on 7 May 1893 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He died in 1895. He was buried on 15 March 1895 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³

     Charlotte Amelia Mant was born in 1890 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters. She was baptised on 13 August 1890 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Mant in the 1891 census Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She died in 1892 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴

     Eliza Annie Mant was born in 1897 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters. She was baptised on 5 September 1897 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She died in 1899. She was buried on 6 April 1899 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³

     Joseph Peters Mant was born on 20 February 1905 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters. He was baptised on 23 April 1905 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Mant in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He married Georgina Sherlock on 16 November 1929 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ernest George Sherlock and Levi Mant. Joseph was an engineer from Wonersh. His father Frederick Mant was a labourer. Georgina 's father Alfred Caleb Sherlock was a gardener.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joseph was listed as living at Sydalg, 4 Chantry Row, Chilworth, Surrey, England, with his wife Georgina. Joseph was a skiller centre lathe turner.⁵ He died on 9 August 1970 in Sydalg, 4 Chantry Row, Chilworth, Surrey, England, at age 65.^6,7 His estate was probated on 28 September 1970 in Winchester. His effects were valued at £5,624.⁷

     Thirza Eliza Mant was born in 1891 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters. She was baptised on 8 November 1891 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She died in 1892 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was buried on 15 June 1892 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, she was 9 months old.⁴

     William Henry Mant was born in 1885 in Worplesdon, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters. He died in 1888 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was buried on 13 June 1888 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³

     Alfred James Hiscock married Mary Eunice Mant, daughter of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters, on 9 December 1905 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹

     George Henry Sargent was born circa 1890.¹ He married Elizabeth Mant, daughter of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters, on 26 December 1923 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by F Mant and G J Underwood. George was a store keeper, his father Isaac James Sargent was dead but had been a carman.^1,2

     Selina Amy Edwards was born in 1894 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Edwards and Elizabeth Tuckwell. She was the daughter of James Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.² She was baptised on 11 August 1901 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards in the 1911 census in 14 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Selina was a dressmaker.⁴ She married Benjamin Mant, son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters, on 25 September 1920 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Frederick G Mant and William James Edwards. Benjamin was a chauffeur, his father Frederick Mant was a labourer. Selina's father James Edwards was also a labourer.^5,6 Benjamin and Selina lived from 1928-1933 at least in Hatchford Garage, Epsom, Surrey, England.⁷ Benjamin and Selina lived from 1936-1938 at least in Kenwolde Garage, Chertsey, Surrey, England.⁷ Her husband Benjamin died in 1961 in St Peters Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey, England. She died in December 1982 in Surrey, England.⁸

     Gwendoline E Sargent was born in 1930 in Battersea, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Henry Sargent and Elizabeth Mant.

     Elizabeth C M Sargent was born in 1925 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Henry Sargent and Elizabeth Mant.

     James Edwards was born in 1867 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Tuckwell on 8 March 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Edwards and F Edwards. James was a labourer living in Wonersh and gave his fathers name as James Mercer awho was also a labourer. Elizabeth's father was John Tuckwell also a labourer. She gave her address as Kensington.^3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. James worked in the gunpowder factory and lived with his wife and three children. They had a lodger William Steer.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 14 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. James was a worker at the powder mills and was living with his wife and three children.⁶ He witnessed the marriage of Selina Amy Edwards and Benjamin Mant on 25 September 1920 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^7,8

     Elizabeth Tuckwell was born circa 1857 in Castle Eton, Wiltshire, England.¹ She married James Edwards on 8 March 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Edwards and F Edwards. James was a labourer living in Wonersh and gave his fathers name as James Mercer awho was also a labourer. Elizabeth's father was John Tuckwell also a labourer. She gave her address as Kensington.^2,3 She was the wife of James Edwards in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. James worked in the gunpowder factory and lived with his wife and three children. They had a lodger William Steer.⁴ She was the wife of James Edwards in the 1911 census in 14 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. James was a worker at the powder mills and was living with his wife and three children.⁵

     William James Edwards was born in 1881 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Edwards and Elizabeth Tuckwell. He was the son of James Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. William worked in the gunpowder factory.³ He was the son of James Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards in the 1911 census in 14 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. William worked in the powder mills.⁴

     Bessie Edwards was born in 1884 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Edwards and Elizabeth Tuckwell. She was the daughter of James Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Bessie was a domestic housemaid.³ She was the daughter of James Edwards and Elizabeth Edwards in the 1911 census in 14 Mitchells Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Bessie was a domestic powder maid.⁴

     Frederick George Mant was born in 1883 in Worplesdon, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters. He was the son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Mant in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He married Annie Louise Earney in 1906 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ He died on 10 April 1932 in London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, England, his usual address was 37 Disraeli Road in Ealing.^5,6 His estate was probated on 14 May 1932 in London to his wife Annie. His effects were valued at £2,469 17s 2d.⁶

     Annie Louise Earney married Frederick George Mant, son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters, in 1906 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ Her husband Frederick died on 10 April 1932 in London Hospital, Whitechapel, London, England.^2,3

     Catherine Annie Grace Mant was born on 23 August 1904 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ She married Levi Mant, son of Frederick Mant and Charlotte Peters, on 14 July 1934 in St Martins, Blackheath, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Edwards and William Hiscock. Levi was an engineer and his father Frederick Mant was deceased but had worked as a labourer. Catherine's father Frank Edwards was also a labourer. The couple both gave their address as White Cottage in Blackheath.^2,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Catherine was listed as living at White House, Blackheath, Surrey, England, with her husband Levi. Levi was a cutter grinder of machine tools.⁴ She died in October 1997 in Chichester, Sussex, England, at age 93.⁵

     John Sparkes was born circa 1816 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Richard John Sparkes and Sarah Ewen. He was baptised on 25 April 1816 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, his parents were Richard and Sarah Sparkes of Bramley. Richard was a farmer.² He was the son of Richard John Sparkes and Sarah Sparkes in the 1841 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He married Catherine Hay Copland on 25 September 1849 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Catherine's father was William Copland.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Bramley, Surrey, England. John was listed as a gentleman living with his wife and young son. They had four servants.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. John was a farmer with 300 acres employing 9 men and 3 boys. The household also consisted of his wife six children and four servants: two nurses, a house maid and a cook.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in 13 Royal Crescent, Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England. John was listed as a gentleman living with his wife, four of his children and three servants.⁷ He witnessed the marriage of Benjamin Arthur Milne and Gertrude Elizabeth Sparkes on 23 January 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸ His wife Catherine died in 1879 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^9,10 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Green Place, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. John was a farmer of 110 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys living with two of his daughters with three servants.¹¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Green Place, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. John was living on his own means living with his daughter Catherine who was keeping house for him, his son Frank and two servants.¹² He died in 1899 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^9,13 He was buried on 11 August 1899 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in the churchyard.⁹

     Catherine Hay Copland was born circa 1828 in Marylebone, London, England.¹ She married John Sparkes, son of Richard John Sparkes and Sarah Ewen, on 25 September 1849 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, Catherine's father was William Copland.² She was the wife of John Sparkes in the 1851 census in Bramley, Surrey, England. John was listed as a gentleman living with his wife and young son. They had four servants.³ She was the wife of John Sparkes in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. John was a farmer with 300 acres employing 9 men and 3 boys. The household also consisted of his wife six children and four servants: two nurses, a house maid and a cook.⁴ She died in 1879 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^5,6 She was buried on 9 July 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in the Churchyard.⁵

     Charles Bechley Ede was born in 1855 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Ede and Emma Ede. He was baptised on 12 January 1858 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He died in 1858 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was buried on 25 January 1858 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴

     Gertrude Elizabeth Sparkes was born in 1853 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Copland. She was baptised on 20 June 1855 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Sparkes in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She was a daughter of John Sparkes in the 1871 census in 13 Royal Crescent, Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England.⁵ She married Benjamin Arthur Milne, son of Robert Matthew Milne, on 23 January 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, The ceremony was witnessed by John Sparkes, Edith I Sparkes, W C Milne and A Donald. Benjamin was a Royal Marine Artillary living in Milton in Portsea. His father Robert was a clergyman.⁶ She was the daughter of John Sparkes in the 1881 census in Green Place, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ She was the wife of Benjamin Arthur Milne in the 1891 census in Eastney Barracks, Portsea, Hampshire, England. Benjamin was a Major in the RM Artillery.⁸ She was the wife of Benjamin Arthur Milne in the 1901 census in 33 Wonford Road, Exeter, Devon, England. Benjamin a lt Col retired from Royal Marines was living with his wife, daughter and two servants.⁹ She was the wife of Benjamin Arthur Milne in the 1911 census in Lamorna, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England. Benjamin was listed as Lt Col late RM Artillery living with his wife, daughter, single sister Mary Emily aged 60 and one servant in their eight roomed home. He states he had two children and both are still alive in 1911.¹⁰ She died in 1928 in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England.¹¹

     Edith Isabella Sparkes was born in 1855 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Copland. She was baptised on 19 July 1855 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Sparkes in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She was a daughter of John Sparkes in the 1871 census in 13 Royal Crescent, Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England.⁵ She witnessed the marriage of Benjamin Arthur Milne and Gertrude Elizabeth Sparkes on 23 January 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ She was the daughter of John Sparkes in the 1881 census in Green Place, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ She married Thomas Saumarez Dobree, son of John Sanmarch Dobree, on 7 October 1886 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the license was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by John Sparkes, Amelia Nicolls, Eliza Finch, John Hamilton, Lionel Andros de Saumarez and Frederick George Alexander Lane. Thomas was a planter from St Peters Port in Guernsey. Both Thomas and Edith's fathers were described as Gentlemen.^6,8 Her husband Thomas died on 28 October 1917 in Shalford, Surrey, England.^9,10,11 She died on 18 May 1952 in Cholderton Lodge, Cholderton Amport, Hampshire, England, her usual address was Milford Hill House, Salisbury.^12,10 She was buried on 21 May 1952 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 547 after a service in St John the Baptist, Wonersh.⁹ Her estate was probated on 31 July 1952 in London to Thomas Saumarez Dobree CBE, DSO, MC retired Brigadier in HM Army. Her effects were valued at £26,473 11s2d.¹⁰

     Catherine Georgia Sparkes was born in 1856 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, her birth was registered very late.¹ She was the daughter of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Copland. She was baptised on 23 December 1856 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Sparkes in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was a daughter of John Sparkes in the 1871 census in 13 Royal Crescent, Melcombe Regis, Dorset, England.⁴ She was the daughter of John Sparkes in the 1891 census Green Place, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Catherine was a domestic housekeeper presumably for her father.⁵ She was the sister of Frank Sparkes in the 1901 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ She received the probate of the estate of Frank Sparkes on 24 February 1921 Probate was granted in London on 24 February 1921 to Catherine Georgina Sparkes spinster, his sister. His effects were valued at £6151 4s.4d.⁷ She died in 1935 in Fairlawn Nursing Home, Guildford, Surrey, England.^8,9 She was buried on 17 June 1935 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 648.⁸

     Harry Hay Sparkes was born on 1 June 1858 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Copland. He was baptised on 29 June 1858 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Sparkes in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ He appeared in the 1871 census in Adelaide School, St Helier, Jersey. He was a scholar and boarding at the school.⁶ He married Evelyn Mary Shaw on 14 June 1888 in Bangalore, Madras, India.⁷ Harry left Southampton on 28 August 1913 on board Ascania bound for Quebec in Canada.⁸ He died on 27 May 1929 in 40 Craneswater Avenue, Southsea, Hampshire, England, at age 70.^3,9 He was buried on 30 May 1929 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot M3.^3,10 His estate was probated on 28 June 1929 in London to his widow Evelyn Mary Sparkes. His effects were valued at £1,190 7s 2d.⁹