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     Elizabeth May was born circa 1811 in Baughurst, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... May.¹ She appeared in the household of William May in the 1861 census in Grantley Arms, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, and is listed as his sister. Elizabeth was acting as housekeeper for her widowed brother.² She was the sister of William May in the 1871 census in Grantley Arms, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Elizabeth was keeping house for her brother.³

     Miles George Bird was born in 1853 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Bird and Maria Steere.¹ He was baptised on 14 August 1853 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a butler.³ He was the son of Albert Bird and Maria Bird in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was a son of Albert Bird and Maria Bird in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a domestic servant and footman.⁵ The story goes Lord Grantley who owned The Grantley Arms Public House. He was playing cards with his butler George Bird and he waged the pub and lost.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Grantley Arms, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a licenced victualler living with his mother and sister who assisted him.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Grantley Arms, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a licenced victualler.⁸ He died on 4 September 1897 in St Martha's View, Chilworth Road, Shalford, Surrey, England, from hepatic cirrhosis from which he had suffered for three years and is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver and mitral regurgitation, which I understand is a leakage of blood backward through the mitral valve each time the left ventricle contracts. He was described as a retired licensed Victualler. His cousin Elizabeth Steer registered his death.^9,10 He was buried on 8 September 1897 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹¹ His estate was probated on 4 October 1897 in London to Miss Elizabeth Steere. His effects were valued at £986 15s 6d.¹⁰

     Albert Bird was born circa 1818 in London, England.¹ He was the son of Miles Bird. He married Maria Steere on 18 October 1848 in St Pancras, Camden, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Steere and Charlotte Steere. Albert was a servant, his father Miles Bird was deceaased. Maria's father James Steere was a watch maker. They both lived in Harrison Street.^1,2,3 He appeared in the 1851 census and listed as a servant in Wonersh Mansion, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Albert was a house servant.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. Albert was a butler at the Mansion house living with his wife and children.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. Albert was a domestic servant and butler living with his wife and children.⁶ He died in 1875 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ He was buried on 21 June 1875 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.^8,9

     Maria Steere was born circa 1823 in Ripley, Surrey, England.¹ She was baptised on 27 February 1823 in Ripley, Surrey, England, her parents were James and Elizabeth Steer née Gwynn.² She married Albert Bird, son of Miles Bird, on 18 October 1848 in St Pancras, Camden, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Steere and Charlotte Steere. Albert was a servant, his father Miles Bird was deceaased. Maria's father James Steere was a watch maker. They both lived in Harrison Street.^1,3,4 She was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Maria was living with her son. Her husband Albert was up at the Mansion house.⁵ She was the wife of Albert Bird in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. Albert was a butler at the Mansion house living with his wife and children.⁶ She was the wife of Albert Bird in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. Albert was a domestic servant and butler living with his wife and children.⁷ Her husband Albert died in 1875 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸ She was the mother of Miles George Bird in the 1881 census in Grantley Arms, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹ She died on 4 May 1890 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, Maria drowned in 'Wonersh Ponds' at the inquest the jury returned a verdict of suicide whilst temporarily insane as was reported in the Surrey Advertiser of 12 May 1890.^10,11,12 She was buried on 8 May 1890 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹³

     Albert Dodsworth Bird was born in 1851 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Albert Bird and Maria Steere. He was the son of Maria Bird in the 1851 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was baptised on 19 June 1851 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a butler.³ He was the son of Albert Bird and Maria Bird in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was a son of Albert Bird and Maria Bird in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ He died on 25 April 1878 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ He was buried in April 1878 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, The funeral in St John the Baptist took place on 20 April but the gravestone states he died on 25 April.^7,8

     Isabella Elizabeth Bird was born in 1855 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Bird and Maria Steere. She was baptised on 10 February 1856 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a butler.² She was the daughter of Albert Bird and Maria Bird in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was a daughter of Albert Bird and Maria Bird in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. Albert was a domestic servant and butler living with his wife and children.⁴ She was the sister of Miles George Bird in the 1881 census in Grantley Arms, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Isabella was assisting her brother.⁵ She died in 1889 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ She was buried on 18 June 1889 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷

     Miles Bird died before 1848.

     Robert Kingston married Evelyn Daisy Francis, daughter of Frank Parsons and Daisy Elizabeth Vincent, in 1971 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹

     Ivan M Gilmore married Evelyn Daisy Kingston, daughter of Frank Parsons and Daisy Elizabeth Vincent, in 1979 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹

     Ellie ... was born on 27 July 1888. She married William Henry May, son of Henry May and Martha Spratley, in Lambeth, London, England, Could he have married Nellie Adams.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ellie was listed as living at The Farm, Hills Lane, Ruislip, Middlesex, England, with her husband William. William was head green keeper on a golf course living with his wife and sister Margaret.²

     Lilian Matilda Brazington was born on 7 August 1887 in Wheatenhurst, Gloucestershire, England.² She married Thomas May, son of Henry May and Martha Spratley, in 1924 in Dursley, Gloucestershire, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lilian was listed as living at Charters Road, Bagshot, Surrey, England, with her husband Thomas. Thomas was a domestic gardener living with his wife. He was also an air raid warden for Bagshot.⁴ Her husband Thomas died on 2 December 1949 in King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, Berkshire, England.^5,6 She received the probate of the estate of Thomas May on 21 February 1950 Administration papers were issued in London to Lillian his widow. His effects were valued at £1, 052 2s 10d.⁵ She died on 14 June 1963 in The Royal Hospital, Great Western Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, at age 75 her usual address was Southfield Park Road in Stroud.^7,8 Her estate was probated on 30 July 1963 in Gloucester to Thomas Andrew Davis a builders general foreman. Her effects were valued at £1,446 9s 3d.⁸

     John Burlison was born circa 1844 in Bilsdale, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Sarah Grylls on 27 August 1870 in St Martin, Kentish Town, London, England, after a licence had been issed. John was an artist living at Bayford House in Hampstead. His father also John was an architect. Elizabeth lived at 29 Willis Road. her father Thomas was an organ builder.^1,2 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 33 Osney Crescent, St Pancras, London, England. John was a stained glass artist living with his wife, children and three servants.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Grove End House, St Pancras, London, England. John was living with his wife, children and four domestic servants. John was a stained glass artist.⁴ He died in 1891 in Pancras, London, England.⁵

     Elizabeth Sarah Grylls was born in 1846 in St Pancras, London, England.^1,2 She married John Burlison on 27 August 1870 in St Martin, Kentish Town, London, England, after a licence had been issed. John was an artist living at Bayford House in Hampstead. His father also John was an architect. Elizabeth lived at 29 Willis Road. her father Thomas was an organ builder.^1,3 She was the wife of John Burlison in the census of 3 April 1881 33 Osney Crescent, St Pancras, London, England.⁴ She was the wife of John Burlison in the 1891 census in Grove End House, St Pancras, London, England. John was living with his wife, children and four domestic servants. John was a stained glass artist.⁵ Her husband John died in 1891 in Pancras, London, England.⁶ She married John Whitaker on 27 August 1894 in Pancras, London, England, After an allegation was taken out on 27 August 1894 at St Mary in Brookfield. Both John and Ellizabeth were widowed.^1,7,8 She was the wife of John Whitaker in the 1901 census in Highworth House, Highworth Hill, Hendon, London, England. John was a Managing Director of a Brewing Company living with his wife, children, he was a Barrister at Law, Helen, and Mary and his step children and 6 servants.⁹ She died on 27 March 1909 in Highwood House, Mill Hill, London, England.^10,11 Her estate was probated on 28 May 1909 in London to John Clement Burlison a stock broker and Malcolmson Donahoo a solicitor. Her effects were valued at £16,406 4s 7d.¹⁰

     Margaret Burlison was born on 6 July 1871 in St Pancras, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Grylls.¹ Margaret was always known as Madge.² She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1881 census in 33 Osney Crescent, St Pancras, London, England.³ She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1891 census Grove End House, St Pancras, London, England.⁴ She was the step daughter of John Whitaker and Elizabeth Sarah Whitaker in the 1901 census in Highworth House, Highworth Hill, Hendon, London, England.⁵ She appeared in the household as a visitor of Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo and Annie Donahoo in the 1911 census in Hobbs Farm, Oxted, Surrey, England. She was visting her sister Annie.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at Austins, High Barn, Godalming, Surrey, England, with her sister Annie Sisters Annie, Margaret and Frances were living together. Frances was an artist.⁷ She died on 15 March 1959 in 1 Squires Mount Cottages, Hampstead, London, England, at age 87.^8,9 Her estate was probated on 27 August 1959 in London to her sister Frances. Her effects were valued at £4,140 14s 4d.⁸

     Frances Bessie Burlison was born on 2 July 1875 in St Pancras, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Grylls.¹ Frances was always known as 'Blackie.³' She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1881 census in 33 Osney Crescent, St Pancras, London, England.⁴ Frances was educated at home by a governess and then attended the Slade School of Art where she studied sculpture, painting and design. She first exhibited works in 1898 with The Society of Lady Painters. Other works include the war memorial life size bronze figure collaborating with the architects Sir Giles and Adrian Gilbert Scott. Also the Reredos at Our Lady, Ramsey, Isle of Man. She also painted informal portraits and decorated furniture by painting still life scenes on them. Frances.³ She was the daughter of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1891 census Grove End House, St Pancras, London, England.⁵ She was the step daughter of John Whitaker and Elizabeth Sarah Whitaker in the 1901 census in Highworth House, Highworth Hill, Hendon, London, England. Bessie was an artist.⁶ She appeared in the household as a visitor of Malcolmson Gardiner Donahoo and Annie 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.⁷ Frances made the memorial that hangs in St John the Baptist Church in Wonersh to her brother in law Malcolmson Donahoo who died in 1917. 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.^8,9 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at Austins, High Barn, Godalming, Surrey, England, with her sister Annie Sisters Annie, Margaret and Frances were living together. Frances was an artist.¹⁰ She received the probate of the estate of Margaret Burlison on 27 August 1959 in London to her sister Frances. Her effects were valued at £4,140 14s 4d.¹¹ She died in 1974 in 1 Squires Mount Cottages, Hampstead, London, England.^12,3

     Robert Oswald Burlison was born on 25 May 1883 in St Pancras, London, England.² He was the son of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Grylls.¹ Robert was always known as Bob.³ He was the son of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1891 census in Grove End House, St Pancras, London, England.⁴ He was the stepson of John Whitaker and Elizabeth Sarah Whitaker in the 1901 census in Highworth House, Highworth Hill, Hendon, London, England. Robert was a Clerk Prudential Stationer.⁵ Robert sailed from Dover on 16 June 1905 to New York on board the ship Deutschland, he was described as a 'Traveller.⁶' He was listed as brother in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Row, Hampstead, London, England. Robert was a manufacturer of paint cleaner 'Zog', His sister Frances Burlinson signed the census form.⁷ Robert enlisted into the Royal Fusaliers in the Machine Gun Corp and served in France.³ He married Ada Louisa Smith on 26 March 1920 in St Giles in the Field, Camden, London, England, after a license had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by L E Rendell, William Frederick Bendy Smith and Evelyn Farereare. Robert was a manufacturer living at 2 Elm Row in Hampstead. His father John Burison was deceased and had worked as a stained glass artist. Ada live3d at 67 Bedford Court Mansions. Her father William Jacob Smith was an artist. Ada was also listed as otherwise Ada Harding.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Robert was listed as living at Maristhorpe, The Marina, Deal, Kent, England, with his wife Ada. Robert was a Managing Director of a Shoe Polish Manufacturers.⁹ Robert and Ada sailed from Avonmouth on 22 December 1953 on board the shp Ariguani bound for Kingston in Jamaica, they gave their address as Maristhorpe, The Marine in Deal. Robert was listed as a Company Director.¹⁰ Robert and Ada sailed from London on 30 December 1954 on board the ship Stratheden bound for Sydney in Australia.¹⁰ Robert and Ada arrived in Bristol on 24 March 1957 on board the ship Camito from Bridgetown. They gave their address as 48 Marina, in Deal and Robert was described as retired.¹¹ Robert and Ada arrived in Southampton on 17 April 1959 on board the ship Athlone Castle from Durban giving their address as 48 Marina, Deal in Kent.¹¹ Robertand Ada sailed from London on 30 December 1960 on board the ship Orsova bound for Fremantle in Australia.¹⁰ He died on 21 October 1966 in Marlsthorpe, 48 The Marina, Deal, Kent, England, at age 83.^12,13 His estate was probated on 29 December 1966 to his widow Ada Louisa Burlison and Leonard Ernest Randell a stock broker and Barrie Roberts a solicitor. His effects were valued at £15,918.¹²

     John Clement Burlison was born on 11 July 1873 in St Pancras, London, England.¹ He was the son of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Grylls.² He was the son of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1881 census in 33 Osney Crescent, St Pancras, London, England.³ John was admitted to Clare College in Cambridge on 10 October 1892 obtaining his B.A.in 1895.⁴ He was the step son of John Whitaker and Elizabeth Sarah Whitaker in the 1901 census in Highworth House, Highworth Hill, Hendon, London, England. John was a Private Secretary.⁵ He married Margaret Isabel Rubens in 1902 in Kensington, London, England.⁶ He received the probate of the estate of Elizabeth Sarah Whitaker on 28 May 1909.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 57 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London, England. John was a Dealer in the Stock Market living with his wife, two children and six servants in their 15 roomed home.⁸ John served in the Great War. he was a Captain in Machine Gun Corps, in France, Egypt and Mesopotamia and was twice mentioned in despatches.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at Pratsham Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England, with his wife Margaret. John was a decorator.⁹ He died in 1945 in Surrey, England.¹⁰

     Thomas Gilbert Burlison was born circa 1877 in St Pancras, London, England.¹ He was the son of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Grylls.¹ He was the son of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Burlison in the 1881 census in 33 Osney Crescent, St Pancras, London, England.² He died in 1883 in St Pancras, London, England.³

     Margaret Isabel Rubens was born on 4 April 1876 in Kensington, London, England.¹ She married John Clement Burlison, son of John Burlison and Elizabeth Sarah Grylls, in 1902 in Kensington, London, England.² She was the wife of John Clement Burlison in the 1911 census in 57 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London, England. John was a Dealer in the Stock Market living with his wife, two children and six servants in their 15 roomed home.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret was listed as living at Pratsham Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England, with her husband John. John was a decorator.⁴ Her husband John died in 1945 in Surrey, England.⁵ She died on 4 December 1962 in St Georges Retreat, Ditchling, Sussex, England, at age 86 her usual address was Flat 2, 1 Crediton Hill London NW6.^6,7 Her estate was probated on 20 February 1963 in London to Elizabeth Margaret Burlinson and Edgar Lewis Pilditch a solicitor. Her effects were valued at £8,995 17s 0d.⁷

     Christopher John Victor Burlison was born in 1904 in Paddington, London, England.¹ He was the son of John Clement Burlison and Margaret Isabel Rubens.² He was the son of John Clement Burlison and Margaret Isabel Burlison in the 1911 census in 57 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London, England.³

     Elizabeth Margaret Burlison was born in 1909 in Paddington, London, England.² She was the daughter of John Clement Burlison and Margaret Isabel Rubens.¹ She was the daughter of John Clement Burlison and Margaret Isabel Burlison in the 1911 census in 57 Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London, England.³ She received the probate of the estate of Margaret Isabel Burlison on 20 February 1963 in London to Elizabeth Margaret Burlinson and Edgar Lewis Pilditch a solicitor. Her effects were valued at £8,995 17s 0d.⁴

     John Whitaker was born in 1844 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.^1,2 He married Harriett Mitchel Nicoll on 18 October 1866 in St Paul, Hampstead, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Harold Nicoll, Bradford Edwards, Helen Nicoll and Anne Whtaker. John was a Brewer from Sandford House, N Henry Street and his father Thomas Whitaker was a Gentleman. Harriet lived at Oaklands in Kilburn and her father Donald Nicholl was also a Gentleman.^3,4 His wife Harriett died in 1888 in Hampstead, London, England.⁵ He married Elizabeth Sarah Burlison on 27 August 1894 in Pancras, London, England, After an allegation was taken out on 27 August 1894 at St Mary in Brookfield. Both John and Ellizabeth were widowed.^1,6,7 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Highworth House, Highworth Hill, Hendon, London, England. John was a Managing Director of a Brewing Company living with his wife, children, he was a Barrister at Law, Helen, and Mary and his step children and 6 servants.⁸ His wife Elizabeth died on 27 March 1909 in Highwood House, Mill Hill, London, England.^9,10 He died on 14 June 1927 in Crowhurst, Torrington Park, North Finchley, London, England.^11,9 His estate was probated on 9 July 1927 in London to Thomas Harold Whitaker a Bank Director. His effects were valued at £14620 8s 7d.⁹