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     Emma Annie Knottley was born in 1881 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Knottley and Harriet Bradley.¹ She was baptised on 7 December 1884 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with her brothers George and Albert. The family lived in Wonersh Road and her father was a skinner.³ She was the daughter of James Knottley and Harriet Knottley in the 1891 census Lyons Lane, Frensham, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of James Knottley and Harriet Knottley in the 1901 census in Lyons Lane, Frensham, Surrey, England. Emma was a domestic cook.⁵

     Albert Charles Knottley was born in 1884 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was baptised on 7 December 1884 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with his sister Emma and brother George. The family lived in Wonersh Road and his father was a skinner.² He was the son of James Knottley and Harriet Bradley. He was the son of James Knottley and Harriet Knottley in the 1891 census in Lyons Lane, Frensham, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of James Knottley and Harriet Knottley in the 1901 census in Lyons Lane, Frensham, Surrey, England. Albert was a general labourer.⁴

     Alice Harriett Knottley was born on 7 March 1890 in Muckingford, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the grandaughter of James Knottley and Harriet Knottley in the 1891 census Lyons Lane, Frensham, Surrey, England.³ She was the grand daughter of James Knottley and Harriet Knottley in the 1901 census in Lyons Lane, Frensham, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Frederick Gilbert in 1910 in Farnham, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the wife of Frederick Gilbert in the 1911 census in Lyons Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, England. Frederick was a gas stoker living with his wife and children.⁶ She died in 1976 in Chichester, Sussex, England.⁷

     Frederick Gilbert was born in 1880 in Hammersmith, London, England.¹ He married Alice Harriett Knottley in 1910 in Farnham, Surrey, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Lyons Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, England. Frederick was a gas stoker living with his wife and children.³

     William Gilbert was born circa 1905 in Haslemere, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick Gilbert and Alice Harriett Knottley.¹ He was the son of Frederick Gilbert and Alice Harriett Gilbert in the 1911 census in Lyons Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, England.²

     Dorothy Gilbert was born circa 1907 in Haslemere, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Gilbert and Alice Harriett Knottley.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Gilbert and Alice Harriett Gilbert in the 1911 census in Lyons Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, England.²

     Matilda Louisa Gardiner was born circa 1879 in Chelmsford, Essex, England.¹ She married George Knottley, son of James Knottley and Harriet Bradley, on 19 December 1908 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Knottley and Louisa Knottley. George was a decorator and his father James was a leather dresser. Matilda was from Shottermill and her father Thomas Gardiner was a carman.^1,2,3 She was the wife of George Knottley in the 1911 census in Lyons Lane, Shottermill, Surrey, England. George was a house decorator living with his wife.⁴ She died in 1915 in Farnham, Surrey, England.⁵

     William Benjamin Palmer was born on 21 August 1875 in Godalming, Surrey, England. He married Winnifred Emily Tricker in 1905 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a butcher living with his wife and children. Little Benjamin was in the Royal Surrey Hospital.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his wife Winnifred. William worked in a butchers shop.³ He died in 1953 in 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was buried on 22 January 1953 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 576 after a funeral service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁵

     Winnifred Emily Tricker was born on 24 February 1880 in Godalming, Surrey, England.¹ She married William Benjamin Palmer in 1905 in Guildford, Surrey, England.² She was baptised as an adult on 18 November 1909 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her parents were Benjamin and Elizabeth.³ She was the wife of William Benjamin Palmer in the 1911 census in 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a butcher living with his wife and children. Little Benjamin was in the Royal Surrey Hospital.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Winnifred was listed as living at 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband William. William worked in a butchers shop.⁵ Her husband William died in 1953 in 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ She died on 22 April 1975 in 65 Drummond Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 95.^7,8 She was buried on 25 April 1975 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 575 after a funeral service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁹ Her estate was probated on 20 June 1975 in London, her effects were valued at £693.⁸

     Nellie Palmer was born in 1908 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Benjamin Palmer and Winnifred Emily Tricker.¹ She was baptised on 25 November 1908 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of William Benjamin Palmer and Winnifred Emily Palmer in the 1911 census in 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴

     Edward Palmer was born on 29 October 1910 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Benjamin Palmer and Winnifred Emily Tricker.¹ He was the son of William Benjamin Palmer and Winnifred Emily Palmer in the 1911 census in 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was baptised on 27 April 1911 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edward Palmer was listed as living at 3 Lawson Terrace, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his parents Edward was a builders clerk.⁵

     Benjamin William Palmer was born in 1905 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Benjamin Palmer and Winnifred Emily Tricker.¹ He was baptised on 25 November 1908 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He appeared in the 1911 census in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England. He was in hospital as a patient.⁴

     John Sebastian H Hunter was born on 27 January 1983 in Camden, London, England.¹ He was the son of James Hunter and Anna Marie White. He died in November 2001 in Camden, London, England, at age 18 In his memory his parents build schools in India. Shortly after Sebastian died, a friend was approached by an Indian villager who said that their 100-year-old school was falling down and the government wouldn't rebuild it. So they built them a lovely school, and went on to build more, and they helped other schools with facilities like science and IT labs. 5,500 children now go through Seb Hunter school facilities every year. Best of all is the Sebastian Hunter High School, in a poor area of Tamil Nadu.^2,3 Sebastian Hunter was born in January 1983 weighing in at a hefty 10 lbs 5 oz. He was a funny, sunny, loving child, inquisitive and thoughtful, bright and usually cheerful. His first school was St Nicholas in Elstree, and later St Christopher's in Letchworth. Although he was dyslexic, he was very articulate and excelled at sciences. One of his passions was photography, which formed part of his love of travelling. In his 18 years, he visited many countries including India, Indonesia, Singapore, America (on numerous occasions), Norway, France and Switzerland. An elegant skier and computer wizard, Seb was a wonderful encourager and teacher to those less skilled. A visit to India in 1994 opened his horizons to a world of poverty and inequality of opportunity.

His tragic and untimely death in 2001 at the age of 18 left those who knew him devastated. He was a handsome and compassionate young man with many talents to make the world a better place.⁴

     James Stuart Farrer was born on 23 March 1893 in Bromley, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Parrish.¹ He was the son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Farrer in the 1901 census in 40 Poulett Road, East Ham, Essex, England.³ He was the son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Farrer in the 1911 census in 130 Putney Bridge Road, Putney, London, England. James was an auctioneer's pupil.⁴ James was a self made man who attributed his success to luck and being at the right place at the right time. Although born in London both his parents had agricultural roots in the area where Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire all meet. He was academically bright but his parents were not in a position to let him continue his education at grammar school, instead he served an apprenticeship as an auctioneer, probably somewhere in Cambridgeshire which gave him a good grounding in agriculture, estate management and property. By August 1914 he was living in London and working for Shell.⁵ James was among the first to enlist as a Private into the 10 Battalion Royal Fusiliers no 677 on 29 August 1914, he was listed as a clerk and sworn in at The Tower of London. He was 5 foot 11 inches tall and weighed 140 pounds. His chest measurement was 34 inches, his complexion was fresh, he had brown eyes and brown hair. James was posted to the British Expeditionary Forces on 30 July 1915. He decided early on that he would rather be a live Private than a dead Officer, and remained as such until being injured in the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 having served 349 days before returning home on 14 July 1916 wounded.^6,5 The doctors managed to save his leg from being amputated but he was left with one leg shorter than the other for the rest of his life. Private Farrer was discharged with a full disability pension on 10 March 1917 as being no longer physically fit for war service, he had served 2 years 194 days. His last known address was 100 Regency Street in Westminster.^6,5 On 12 March 1917 James received his war badge and certificate no 143222 which he was asked to wear on the right breast or on the right lapel of the jacket but not in military uniform.⁶ After recuperating James starting working for John D Wood becoming a partner and eventually senior partner. John D Wood was one of the leading estate agents in the country throughout most of 20^th century; he and his partner Gordon Saunders were instrumental in both estate management and sales and the development of many of the London suburbs in the 1920's and 1930's, which of course made them wealthy men. The Saunders and Farrer families were involved in John D Woods for two generations over more than 50 years. Gordon's daughter became Dame Cecily Saunders and of course founded the Hospice movement, James was a keen supporter who helped her set up St Christopher's after her fathers death.⁵ On 25 May 1920 James acknowledged receipt of his 1914-15 Star medal.⁶ He married Florence Marie Webber in 1921 in Lewisham, London, England, James was known as Stuart by his family, Jim by his wife and his friends called him Algy.^7,5 James and Florence were living in Larklands, Park Road in Epsom in 1937-46. In 1945 and 46 James Mother Minnie was with them. Their son Peter seemed to be living there in May 1945.⁸ James, Florence and their son Gerald lived in Hullbrook Farm in 1947.⁸ James, Florence and their sons Peter and Gerald in 1948. Gerald moved out to get married. James Florence and Peter continued to live in Hullbrook Farm until 1950 when Peter got married.⁸ James and Florence were living alone in Hullbrook Farm by 1951-53.⁸ In 1954 -58 their son Christopher had joined James and Florence in Hullbrook Farm.⁸ Christopher and Rita went to live with Christopher's parents in Hullbrook Farm in Shamley Green after their marriage until 1961.⁸ James Stuart Farrer of Hullbrook in Shamley Green and Percy Noel Fuller of Peper Harow Farm House in Godalming transferred the land north east of Chinthurst Lane to the Parish Council of Wonersh for the sum of £1 on 21 May 1959. The land was donated to be in memory of James' son Gerald who died in 1957. The woods were later known as Gerald's Wood.⁹ James described himself I understand as a 'gentleman farmer' as he had a Manager to look after his farm while he was in London making money as an 'estate' agent rather than a 'house' agent.¹⁰
His wife Florence died in 1974 in Long Common House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹¹ He died on 3 December 1982 in The Old Stores, Rotherwick, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, at age 89 his death notice appeared in The Times on 7 December 1982.^12,13,14 He was buried in 1983 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot J44.¹⁵ His estate was probated on 16 February 1983 his estate was valued at £250,557.¹⁴

     Frank Farrer was born in 1862 in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Farrer and Priscilla Lord.¹ He was a son of James Farrer and Priscilla Farrer in the 1871 census in London End, Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England.³ He was the son of James Farrer and Priscilla Farrer in the 1881 census in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England.⁴ He married Minnie Parrish, daughter of ... Parrish, in 1891 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England.^1,5 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 40 Poulett Road, East Ham, Essex, England. Frank was listed as a bus board foreman living with his wife and two sons and Adelaide Parrish, his wife's sister.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 130 Putney Bridge Road, Putney, London, England. Frank was a general horse contractor living with his wife and three sons. His married cousin Mary Jane Hartley was also in the household with her son Arthur Irving Hartley.⁷ He died on 15 February 1930 in Royal Chest Hospital, City Road, Islington, London, England, his usual address was 90 Regency Street in Westminster.^8,9 His estate was probated on 13 March 1930 and administration papers issued in London to his widow Minnie. His effects were valued at £150.⁹

     Minnie Parrish was born on 27 February 1866 in Gilden Morden, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... Parrish. She married Frank Farrer, son of James Farrer and Priscilla Lord, in 1891 in Royston, Hertfordshire, England.^1,2 She was the wife of Frank Farrer in the 1901 census in 40 Poulett Road, East Ham, Essex, England. Frank was listed as a bus board foreman living with his wife and two sons and Adelaide Parrish, his wife's sister.³ She was the wife of Frank Farrer in the 1911 census in 130 Putney Bridge Road, Putney, London, England. Frank was a general horse contractor living with his wife and three sons. His married cousin Mary Jane Hartley was also in the household with her son Arthur Irving Hartley.⁴ Her husband Frank died on 15 February 1930 in Royal Chest Hospital, City Road, Islington, London, England.^5,6 She received the probate of the estate of Frank Farrer on 13 March 1930 and administration papers issued in London to his widow Minnie. His effects were valued at £150.⁶ James and Florence were living in Larklands, Park Road in Epsom in 1937-46. In 1945 and 46 James Mother Minnie was with them. Their son Peter seemed to be living there in May 1945.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Minnie was listed as living at 3 Bayle Parade, Folkestone, Kent, England, Minnie was living alone.⁸ She died in 1953 in Surrey, England.⁹

     John Frank Farrer was born on 19 May 1895 in Poplar, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Parrish.¹ He was the son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Farrer in the 1901 census in 40 Poulett Road, East Ham, Essex, England.³ He was the son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Farrer in the 1911 census in 130 Putney Bridge Road, Putney, London, England. John was a pupil farmer.⁴ He married Christina Louise Paisley in 1928 in Wandsworth, London, England.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at Church Farm, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, with his wife Christina. John was a farmer living with his wife and three children. John was a Special Constable and Christina was the village representative for the Womans Voluntary Section.⁶ He died in 1980 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.⁷

     Thomas Lilley Farrer was born on 14 August 1902 in East Ham, Essex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Parrish.¹ He was the son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Farrer in the 1911 census in 130 Putney Bridge Road, Putney, London, England. Thomas was a scholar.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 24 Endersleigh Gardens, Hendon, London, England, Thomas was living alone although listed as married. He was an insurance clerk.⁴