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     Henry Mercer was born circa 1861 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ He married Amy Sparkes, daughter of John Sparkes and Jane Marden, in 1883 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Alfold, Surrey, England. Henry was a farm labourer living with his wife and children. They had a lodger calle Ann Sparks who was single and aged 34.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in New Gas Works, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Henry was a machine winder at the timber and saw mills living with his wife and children.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Bridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Henry was a wood sawyer for a timber merchant living with his wife and children.⁵

     Rose Matilda Mercer was born circa 1865 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Hannah Porter.¹ She was baptised on 4 June 1865 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was a daughter of Henry Mercer and Hannah Mercer in the 1871 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She witnessed the marriage of Ruth Ellen Mercer and Reuben William Lemon on 14 January 1885 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^4,5 She married John Raggett, son of Daniel Raggett, on 21 April 1888 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Reuben Lemon and Ellen Lemon. John was a labourer like his father Daniel. Rose's father Henry was a powder maker.⁴ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1891 census Alfold, Surrey, England.⁶ She was the wife of John Raggett in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. John was a gardener living with his wife and children. Little George was only 3 months old.⁷ She was the wife of John Raggett in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. John was a dealer in split wood living with his wife and children. Little Rose was only five months old.⁸ She was the wife of John Raggett in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. John was a general labourer but was an invalid living with his wife and children.⁹ Her husband John died in 1912 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹⁰ She died on 10 February 1933 in Guardians Institution, Hambledon, Surrey, England, her usual address was North Cottage in Blackheath.^11,12 She was buried on 15 February 1933 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 352 after a service in St John the Baptist.¹³ Her estate was probated on 15 March 1933 Administration papers were issued to Sydney Raggett a painter. Her effects were valued at £350.¹²

     Anne Mercer was born circa 1887 in Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1891 census Alfold, Surrey, England.²

     Henry Thomas Mercer was born circa 1889 in Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1891 census in Alfold, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1901 census in New Gas Works, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Bridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Thomas was a tun man in the brewery.⁴

     Arthur Mercer was born circa 1900 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1901 census in New Gas Works, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Bridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³

     Louisa Mercer was born circa 1898 in Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1901 census in New Gas Works, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Bridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³

     Charles Mercer was born circa 1896 in Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1901 census in New Gas Works, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Bridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Charles was a domestic garden boy.³

     Edward Mercer was born circa 1894 in Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1901 census in New Gas Works, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Bridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Edward was an errand boy for a fishmonger.³

     Ethel Mercer was born circa 1892 in Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1901 census in New Gas Works, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.²

     Grace Mercer was born circa 1902 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Bridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.²

     Lillian May Mercer was born in 1903 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Sparkes.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Mercer and Amy Mercer in the 1911 census in 2 Elm Bridge Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³

     John Raggett was born in 1862 in Godalming, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Raggett. He married Rose Matilda Mercer, daughter of Henry Mercer and Hannah Porter, on 21 April 1888 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Reuben Lemon and Ellen Lemon. John was a labourer like his father Daniel. Rose's father Henry was a powder maker.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. John was a gardener living with his wife and children. Little George was only 3 months old.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. John was a dealer in split wood living with his wife and children. Little Rose was only five months old.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. John was a general labourer but was an invalid living with his wife and children.⁶ He died in 1912 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁷ He was buried on 26 July 1912 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 353 after a service in St John the Baptist.⁸

     Rose Matilda Raggett was born in 1900 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer. She was baptised on 23 December 1900 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Her father was a gardener.² She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴

     Sydney Raggett was born in 1892 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer.¹ He was baptised on 5 March 1893 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, His father was a gardener.¹ He was the son of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Sydney was a labourer on the farm.⁴ He married Edith Ellen Charman, daughter of Alwyn Charman, on 2 June 1924 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Arthur Puddick and Henry Mercer. Sydney was a painter, his father John had died but was a gardener. Edith's father Alwyn Charman was a foreman bricklayer.⁵ He received the probate of the estate of Rose Matilda Raggett on 15 March 1933 Administration papers were issued to Sydney Raggett a painter. Her effects were valued at £350.⁶ He died in 1965 in Surrey, England.⁷

     Marjorie Beatrice Raggett was born in 1908 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer.¹ She was baptised on 30 September 1908 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Her father was a gardener.¹ She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³

     Jessie Margaret Raggett was born in 1889 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer.¹ She was baptised on 14 May 1889 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Her father was a gardener.¹ She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1891 census Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ She appeared in the household as a visitor of Henry James Mercer and Mabel Thirza Mercer in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Jessie was working as a domestic housemaid and visiting James and Mabel Mercer, her brother George was boarding with them.⁵ She married Claude Doyle Ranson on 5 March 1913 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Reginald Golds, Lilian Ides and George Sydney Raggett. Claude was a baker living in 98 Hugh Street Worthing. His father Albert Ranson was a job master. Jessie was in domestic service from Oaklea in Shere. Her father John was deceased.⁶

     George Sidney Raggett was born on 24 December 1890 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer.¹ He was baptised on 8 February 1891 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, His father was a gardener.¹ He was the son of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ He appeared in the household as a boarder of Henry James Mercer and Mabel Thirza Mercer in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener.⁵ He married Mercy Emily Lawrence in October 1914 in Petworth, Sussex, England.⁶ George enlisted into the 6th Dorset Regiment as Private 22352, rising through the ranks. As Lance Corporal attachd to the Eyptian Expeditionary Force he had a marvellous escape. He was on board a ship which was torpedoed, transferred to a second ship which was also torpedoed the same day, and was one of only five who were saved. He was discharged on 27 March 1919.^7,8 His wife Mercy died in 1927 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁹ He married Christobel Elizabeth Latter in 1933 in Wandsworth, London, England. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at 31 Geraldine Road, Wandsworth, London, England, with his wife Christobel. George was a builders carpenter.¹⁰ He died in December 1979 in Surrey, England.¹¹

     Edith Ellen Charman was born circa 1898.¹ She was the daughter of Alwyn Charman. She married Sydney Raggett, son of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer, on 2 June 1924 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Arthur Puddick and Henry Mercer. Sydney was a painter, his father John had died but was a gardener. Edith's father Alwyn Charman was a foreman bricklayer.¹

     Ivy Mabel Raggett was born on 3 August 1895 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer. She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett in the 1911 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁴ She married George Isaac Simms, son of William Simms and Catherine Amelia Millard, on 12 July 1919 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Sydney Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett. George was a chauffeur from St Martha's his father William was a stockman. Ivy was from Wonersh, her father John had been a gardener and was deceased.^5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ivy was listed as living at Green Lane Bungalow, Green Lane, Guildford, Surrey, England, with her husband George. George was a gardener.⁷ Her husband George died in 1943 in Surrey, England.⁸ Ivy left Southampton on board the Queen Mary bound for New York. She arrived on 5 April 1950. She gave her address as 130a Falls Avenue Newcastle, Pensylvania.⁹ Ivy arrived in Southampton on board Queen Mary on 23 September 1957 from New York. She gave her address as 38 Hornhatch, East Shalford and described as a housewife.¹⁰ She married Rowland Cornford in 1959 in Surrey, England.¹¹ She died in 1972 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹² She was buried on 22 March 1972 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 379 after a service in St John the Baptist. The Church list has her as Ivy Mabel Simms.¹³

     George Isaac Simms was born in 1892 in Chessington, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Simms and Catherine Amelia Millard. He was the son of William Simms and Catherine Amelia Simms in the 1901 census in Lockner Holt Cottages, Chilworth, Surrey, England.² He was the son of William Simms and Catherine Amelia Simms in the 1911 census in Lockner Holt Cottages, Chilworth, Surrey, England. George was a factory hand.³ George enlisted in the Royal West Sussex Regiment with an army number of 315152. This was an infantry regiment.⁴ He married Ivy Mabel Raggett, daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer, on 12 July 1919 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Sydney Raggett and Rose Matilda Raggett. George was a chauffeur from St Martha's his father William was a stockman. Ivy was from Wonersh, her father John had been a gardener and was deceased.^5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at Green Lane Bungalow, Green Lane, Guildford, Surrey, England, with his wife Ivy. George was a gardener.⁷ He died in 1943 in Surrey, England.⁸ He was buried on 27 February 1943 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 379.⁹

     Rowland Cornford was born circa 1899.¹ He married Ivy Mabel Simms, daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer, in 1959 in Surrey, England.² He died circa 1977 in Wisborough Green, Sussex, England.¹ He was buried on 2 June 1977 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹

     Claude Doyle Ranson was born circa 1884.¹ He married Jessie Margaret Raggett, daughter of John Raggett and Rose Matilda Mercer, on 5 March 1913 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Reginald Golds, Lilian Ides and George Sydney Raggett. Claude was a baker living in 98 Hugh Street Worthing. His father Albert Ranson was a job master. Jessie was in domestic service from Oaklea in Shere. Her father John was deceased.¹

     Sydney Mercer was born in 1875 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Mercer and Hannah Porter.¹ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Hannah Mercer in the 1881 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Hannah Mercer in the 1891 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Sydney was a domestic servant, a house boy.⁴ He was the son of Henry Mercer and Hannah Mercer in the 1901 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Sydney was a domestic gardener.⁵ He received the probate of the estate of Henry Mercer on 27 November 1909.⁶