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     Alfred Hampshire was born on 27 January 1880 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Hampshire and Mary Lawrence.³ He was the son of Henry Hampshire and Mary Hampshire in the 1881 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of Mary Hampshire in the 1891 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.⁵ He was the son of Mary Hampshire in the 1901 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. Alfred was a bricklayers labourer.⁶ He married Alice Valler, daughter of Henry Valler, on 26 December 1904 in St Andrew, Grafham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Valler and Mary Hampshire. Alfred was a labourer like his father Henry as was Alice's father also called Henry.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. Alfred was a bricklayers labourer living with his wife and three children. They had lost one child before 1911. John Valler listed as Uncle aged 74 and born in Witley was staying with them. His occupation was listed as Private Income Retired Valet.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alfred was listed as living at 2 Rushett Common, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his wife Alice. Alfred was a yard foreman in vulcanised fibre.⁸ His wife Alice died in 1944 in Surrey, England.⁹ He died on 29 October 1944 in 2 Rushett Common, Bramley, Surrey, England, at age 64.^10,11 His estate was probated on 29 October 1944 Administration papers were issued in Llandudno to William John Hampshire nursery foreman and Violet Doris Hampshire a spinster. His effects were valued at £344 1s 6d.¹¹

     Alice Valler was born on 18 July 1880.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Valler.² She married Alfred Hampshire, son of Henry Hampshire and Mary Lawrence, on 26 December 1904 in St Andrew, Grafham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Valler and Mary Hampshire. Alfred was a labourer like his father Henry as was Alice's father also called Henry.¹ She was the wife of Alfred Hampshire in the 1911 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. Alfred was a bricklayers labourer living with his wife and three children. They had lost one child before 1911. John Valler listed as Uncle aged 74 and born in Witley was staying with them. His occupation was listed as Private Income Retired Valet.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alice was listed as living at 2 Rushett Common, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her husband Alfred. Alfred was a yard foreman in vulcanised fibre.⁴ She died in 1944 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Henry Hampshire was born circa 1852 in Bramley, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Henry Hampshire.³ He married Mary Lawrence, daughter of George Lawrence and Caroline ..., on 2 December 1876 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, The ceremony was witnessed by A Hampshire and Sarah Elizabeth Lawrence. Henry was a labourer from Dunsfold like his father also called Henry. Mary's father George was also a labourer.^4,5 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. Henry was a farm labourer living with his wife and two children.⁶ He died in 1888 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.^2,7

     William John Hampshire was born on 10 December 1906 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Alfred Hampshire and Alice Valler. He was the son of Alfred Hampshire and Alice Hampshire in the 1911 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.² He married Elizabeth Jane ... before 1939. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at Grantham Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his wife Elizabeth. William was a nursery hand.³ He received the probate of the estate of Alfred Hampshire on 29 October 1944.⁴

     Alice Mary Hampshire was born in 1908 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alfred Hampshire and Alice Valler.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Hampshire and Alice Hampshire in the 1911 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.³

     Violet Doris Hampshire was born on 5 December 1909 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Alfred Hampshire and Alice Valler.¹ She was baptised on 6 March 1910 in St Andrew, Grafham, Surrey, England, her father was a labourer.³ She was the daughter of Alfred Hampshire and Alice Hampshire in the 1911 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Violet Doris Hampshire was listed as living at 2 Rushett Common, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her parents.⁵ She received the probate of the estate of Alfred Hampshire on 29 October 1944.⁶

     Alfred Henry Hampshire was born in 1905 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Alfred Hampshire and Alice Valler. He died in 1905 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.²

     Mary Lawrence was born in 1851 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Lawrence and Caroline ...³ She was baptised on 3 October 1852 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Henry Hampshire, son of Henry Hampshire, on 2 December 1876 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, The ceremony was witnessed by A Hampshire and Sarah Elizabeth Lawrence. Henry was a labourer from Dunsfold like his father also called Henry. Mary's father George was also a labourer.^5,6 She was the wife of Henry Hampshire in the census of 3 April 1881 Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.⁷ Her husband Henry Hampshire died in 1888 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.^1,8 She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. Mary was a Workswoman living with her four children.⁹ She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. Mary was a charwoman living with her four children.¹⁰ She died in 1905 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹¹

     George Lawrence married Caroline ...¹

     Caroline ... married George Lawrence.¹

     William Hampshire was born in 1879 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Hampshire and Mary Lawrence.¹ He was the son of Henry Hampshire and Mary Hampshire in the 1881 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Mary Hampshire in the 1891 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. William was a farm labourer.⁴ He was the son of Mary Hampshire in the 1901 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. William was a domestic gardener.⁵ He was listed in the 1911 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. Strangley he is the only person listed on the enumeration sheet but described himself as son and single, working as a domestic gardener.⁶ He died on 23 April 1917 he was Private 34916 1st battalion Essex Regiment.⁷⁷

     Harry Hampshire was born in 1882 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Hampshire and Mary Lawrence.¹ He was the son of Mary Hampshire in the 1891 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Mary Hampshire in the 1901 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England. Harry was a bricklayers labourer.⁴

     Mary Hampshire was born in 1886 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Hampshire and Mary Lawrence.¹ She was the daughter of Mary Hampshire in the 1891 census Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Mary Hampshire in the 1901 census in Rushett Common, Grafham, Surrey, England.⁴

     Eleanor Winifred Chitty was born on 3 May 1914 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Chitty and Edith Mary Rice. She married Donald Walter Tagg, son of Walter Thomas Tagg and Olive Kate Attfield, in 1938 in Surrey, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Eleanor was listed as living at Ocala, New Road, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband Donald. Donald was a bakers van driver his wife Eleanor was a Bookeeper (Grocer). I understand Donald bought Ocala in New Road for £350.^4,5 Donald was initially reported as missing He had been captured by the Japanese on 15 February 1942 with his brother Charles Floyd Tagg, they were interred in Malai camp in Thailand. Donald's wife Eleanor it seems was not informed until 7 January 1943. She was relieved to have news and judging by the way the POWs were treated in Wonersh she thought he would be safe.⁵ Two postcards received from Donald while he was a POW.⁵ Her husband Donald died on 30 July 1943 in Ocala, New Road, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^6,7,8 She married Alfred Edward Thompson on 2 March 1946 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Chitty and Charles Castle Foremaur. Alfred was a grocer, his father Albert Edward Thompon was deceased and had been a gardener. Eleanor's father was Charles Chitty who was a wholesaler.^9,10 Around 1978 Alfred and Eleanor lived in Seabrook, I New Road in Wonersh.¹¹ Alfred and Eleanor moved to 6 Diamond Cottages in 1982.⁵ Her husband Alfred died in June 1983 in Surrey, England.^5,12 She died on 8 September 2012 in 6 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 98.^5,13 Her body was cremated at 4pm on 21 September 2012 in Guildford Crematorium, Godalming, Surrey, England, after a service in Wonersh United Reformed Church at 3pm. Friends were invited afterwards to The Parrot Public House in Shalford. Donations were invited to be sent to Shooting Star Chase Childrens Hospice. Her ashes are in plot 337 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery.^13,14 A memorial service was held in in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, on 1 December 2012.¹⁵

     Alfred Edward Thompson was born on 10 February 1907 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.^1,2,3 Alfred was always known by the family as Jack.¹ He married Eleanor Winifred Tagg, daughter of Charles Chitty and Edith Mary Rice, on 2 March 1946 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Chitty and Charles Castle Foremaur. Alfred was a grocer, his father Albert Edward Thompon was deceased and had been a gardener. Eleanor's father was Charles Chitty who was a wholesaler.^4,5 Around 1978 Alfred and Eleanor lived in Seabrook, I New Road in Wonersh.⁶ Alfred and Eleanor moved to 6 Diamond Cottages in 1982.¹ He died in June 1983 in Surrey, England, at age 76.^1,7