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     Adelaide Parrish was born circa 1873 in Gilden Morden, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... Parrish.¹ She was the sister of Frank Farrer and Minnie Farrer in the 1901 census in 40 Poulett Road, East Ham, Essex, England.²

     James Farrer was born on 2 May 1837 in Mount Gardens, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, his parents were listed as William and Martha Farrer on the baptism and the birth date was given as 2 May 1837.^1,2 He was the son of William Farrer and Martha Smith.¹ He was the son of William Farrer and Martha Farrer in the 1851 census in Albert Place, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.³ He married Priscilla Lord in 1857 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.^1,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Newells Cottages, Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England. James was a machine Manager living with his wife and two small children.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in London End, Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England. James was a Thrashing Engine Driver living with his wife and children.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Edworth, Bedfordshire, England. James was a farm bailiff employng 16 men and 6 boys, living with his wife and children.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in High Street, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. James wa sa farmer, living with his wife, children and grandson.⁸ He died in 1896 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.^1,9

     Priscilla Lord was born circa 1835 in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England.¹ She was baptised on 19 August 1835 in Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England, her parents were George and Harriet Lord.² She married James Farrer, son of William Farrer and Martha Smith, in 1857 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.^1,3 She was the wife of James Farrer in the 1861 census in Newells Cottages, Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England. James was a machine Manager living with his wife and two small children.⁴ She was the wife of James Farrer in the 1871 census in London End, Milton Ernest, Bedfordshire, England. James was a Thrashing Engine Driver living with his wife and children.⁵ She was the wife of James Farrer in the census of 3 April 1881 Edworth, Bedfordshire, England.⁶ She was the wife of James Farrer in the 1891 census in High Street, Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. James wa sa farmer, living with his wife, children and grandson.⁷ Her husband James died in 1896 in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England.^1,8 She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Nash Miles, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, England. Priscilla was living with her daughters and grandson.⁹ She was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 18 Ondine Road, East Dulwich, London, England. Priscilla was living with her children and grandson.¹⁰ She died in 1922 in Camberwell, London, England.¹¹

     William Farrer was born circa 1816 in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.¹ He was baptised on 9 February 1817 in St Peter and St Paul, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, his parents were Eligelius and Mary Farrer and her father was a labourer.² He married Martha Smith on 8 September 1836 in St Giles, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Smith and Sarah Farrer.^1,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Albert Place, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a boot and shoe maker living with his wife who was a boot closer and their children. They had a lodger Joseph Robins who was also a boot closer.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in 42 Baverie Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a boot and showmaker living with his wife and children and two boarders.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in 21 Geat Russell Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a shoemaker living with his wife, daughter, son, son in law and grandaughter.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 29 Russell Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a shoemaker who was deaf living with his wife and two boarders.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 29 Russell Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a shoemaker living with his wife and two boarders.⁸ His wife Martha died in 1893 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.⁹ He died in 1893 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.¹⁰

     Martha Smith was born circa 1816 in Northamptonshire, England.¹ She married William Farrer on 8 September 1836 in St Giles, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Smith and Sarah Farrer.^1,2 She was the wife of William Farrer in the 1851 census in Albert Place, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a boot and shoe maker living with his wife who was a boot closer and their children. They had a lodger Joseph Robins who was also a boot closer.³ She was the wife of William Farrer in the 1861 census in 42 Baverie Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a boot and showmaker living with his wife and children and two boarders.⁴ She was the wife of William Farrer in the 1871 census in 21 Geat Russell Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a shoemaker living with his wife, daughter, son, son in law and grandaughter.⁵ She was the wife of William Farrer in the census of 3 April 1881 29 Russell Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.⁶ She was the wife of William Farrer in the 1891 census in 29 Russell Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. William was a shoemaker living with his wife and two boarders.⁷ She died in 1893 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.⁸

     Florence Marie Webber was born circa 1901. She married James Stuart Farrer, son of Frank Farrer and Minnie Parrish, in 1921 in Lewisham, London, England, James was known as Stuart by his family, Jim by his wife and his friends called him Algy.^1,2 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 1945.³ James, Florence and their son Gerald lived in Hullbrook Farm in 1947.³ 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.³ James and Florence were living alone in Hullbrook Farm by 1951-53.³ In 1954 -58 their son Christopher had joined James and Florence in Hullbrook Farm.³ Christopher and Rita went to live with Christopher's parents in Hullbrook Farm in Shamley Green after their marriage until 1961.³ She died in 1974 in Long Common House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She was buried on 28 May 1974 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot H44.⁴

     Peter Farrer was born on 7 October 1922 in Greenwich, London, England.¹ He was the son of James Stuart Farrer and Florence Marie Webber. Possibly because of their fathers own lack of education all three of the Farrer boys were given a "gentleman's" education going firstly to prep school at Highgrove in Liphook. Peter and Christopher both went on to Radley but Snooks was rather more academic and was awarded a scholarship at Eton. All three boys were tall, (Peter at 6ft 2in was the smallest) and athletic with both Peter and Chris rowing in the first 8 at Radley and Snooks being a dry bob(cricketer). Family myth has Snooks as being awarded the top scholarship at Eton as well as being in both the 1st/15 for rugby and First team for cricket.² Peter served in WW2 and was awarded the MC.² In 1945 Peter was living in Larklands, Park Road in Epsom. His parents and Grandmother were also there sometime that year.³ In 1947 Peter was living in 55 Wodeland Avenue in Guildford withFrederick J Goodchiild Jessie E Ridley and Elsie F Snelson.³ 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.³ He married Sheila Camm in 1950 in Westminster, London, England.⁴ His wife Sheila died in 1980 in Smarkham, Madgehole Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^5,6 Peter Farrer wrote to H E Hiley a Wonersh Parish Councillor on 19 May 1986 regarding an article in the Surrey Advertiser on 16 May 1986 confirming that the land had been donated by his father in memory of his brother.⁷ He died in May 2003 in Kensington, London, England, at age 80.⁸

     Gerald Francis Farrer was born in 1925 in Lewisham, London, England, and from a very early age was known as Snooks with his family.^1,2 He was the son of James Stuart Farrer and Florence Marie Webber. Possibly because of their fathers own lack of education all three of the Farrer boys were given a "gentleman's" education going firstly to prep school at Highgrove in Liphook. Peter and Christopher both went on to Radley but Snooks was rather more academic and was awarded a scholarship at Eton. All three boys were tall, (Peter at 6ft 2in was the smallest) and athletic with both Peter and Chris rowing in the first 8 at Radley and Snooks being a dry bob(cricketer). Family myth has Snooks as being awarded the top scholarship at Eton as well as being in both the 1st/15 for rugby and First team for cricket.² After Eton he was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards and although was involved in WW2, due to his age was not as involved as his brother Peter who was awarded an MC. Once he was discharged from the army he read Law as Kings College Cambridge qualifying as a solicitor.² James, Florence and their son Gerald lived in Hullbrook Farm in 1947.³ 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.³ He married Priscilla Irene Hulse in 1948 in Westminster, London, England, They had known each other since childhood as her parents had been neighbours when the family lived in Banstead.^4,2 Gerald and Priscilla lived in Linersh Cottage in Bramley in 1954 - 1957.³ He died on 11 August 1957 in Linersh Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England, his mother informed the registrar of his death. Gerald was a Solicitor. Gerald died from a) Sarcomatosis b) synovioma Right Lesser Trochanter. I understand this to be a soft tissue tumour around the hip. He probably had surgery and the tumour that was removed was biopsied/partially removed but he then developed metastases, hence the sarcomatosis. The death certificate was signed by the local Bramley doctor Dr John Loudon. At the time of his death he was a partner at Withers, which then as now had wealthy and high profile clients including members of the Royal Family.^5,6,2 His estate was probated on 27 November 1957 in London to his widow. His effects were valued at £19,117 4s 8d.⁶ 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.⁷

     Priscilla Irene Hulse was born on 24 December 1927 in Epsom, Surrey, England, her mother's maiden name was Tarry.^1,2 She married Gerald Francis Farrer, son of James Stuart Farrer and Florence Marie Webber, in 1948 in Westminster, London, England, They had known each other since childhood as her parents had been neighbours when the family lived in Banstead.^3,4 Gerald and Priscilla lived in Linersh Cottage in Bramley in 1954 - 1957.⁵ Her husband Gerald died on 11 August 1957 in Linersh Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England.^6,7,4 She received the probate of the estate of Gerald Francis Farrer on 27 November 1957 in London to his widow. His effects were valued at £19,117 4s 8d.⁷ She married Peter Derrick MCLoed Down in 1958 in Surrey, England, Whether it was through friends, or having gone back to work as a radiographer she met Peter Down who a widower recovering from a car accident. They married whilst he was still in hospital in May 1958, only 8 months after Geralds death. Peter Down was a battle of Britain pilot.^8,4 Priscilla continued to live in Linersh Cottage after her marriage to Peter.⁵ By 1961 Peter and Priscilla had moved to Wonersh Hollow in Wonersh and were there in 1962.⁵ She died in February 1998 in Surrey, England, at age 70.⁹ Priscilla was extremely gifted at embroidery and used to make her son, Simon the most spectacular copes.⁴

     Simon J A Farrer was born in 1952 in Hammersmith, London, England.¹ He was the son of Gerald Francis Farrer and Priscilla Irene Hulse. Both Robin and Simon attended Eton and Cambridge.² After leaving Cambridge Simon took Holy Orders becoming a Church of England priest, He worked in London and for a time was a missionary in Zambia. At the time of his death he was the vicar of Stoke Newington. He never married.² Priscilla was extremely gifted at embroidery and used to make her son, Simon the most spectacular copes.² He died on 29 September 2007 in London, England.^2,3

     Peter Derrick MCLoed Down was born on 27 March 1916 in Dorking, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 Peter joined the RAF on a short service commission in May 1937. He was posted to 9 FTS Hullavington on 17 July and joined 56 Squadron at North Weald on 19 February 1938. He was in the squadron's acrobatic team before the war. On 16 May 1940 Down went with 'B' Flight to Vitry-en-Artois to support the squadrons in France. He destroyed a He111 east of Cambrai on the 17 and damaged another. The flight was withdrawn to England after four days. On 18 August Down claimed a Me110 destroyed and a Me109 on the 28th. He was posted away from 56 on 20 September to instruct at 6 OTU Sutton Bridge. Down went to the Middle East in December 1941 and commanded 112 Squadron at Gambut in April/May 1942. He returned to the UK in mid-1943, was later at 2 FIS Montrose and became CFI at 5 ATS Tern Hill in November 1943. He was released from the RAF in 1945 as a Squadron Leader.^2,1 He married Pamela Violet Warneford in 1942 in Deben, Suffolk, England.⁴ His wife Pamela died in 1956 in Surrey, England.⁵ He married Margaret I White in 1957 in Westminster, London, England.⁶ His wife Margaret died in 1958 in Surrey, England.⁷ He married Priscilla Irene Farrer in 1958 in Surrey, England, Whether it was through friends, or having gone back to work as a radiographer she met Peter Down who a widower recovering from a car accident. They married whilst he was still in hospital in May 1958, only 8 months after Geralds death. Peter Down was a battle of Britain pilot.^8,2 Priscilla continued to live in Linersh Cottage after her marriage to Peter.⁹ By 1961 Peter and Priscilla had moved to Wonersh Hollow in Wonersh and were there in 1962.⁹ His wife Priscilla died in February 1998 in Surrey, England.¹⁰ He died on 20 November 2006 in Surrey, England, at age 90.^1,2,11

     Sheila Camm was born on 17 June 1929 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ She married Peter Farrer, son of James Stuart Farrer and Florence Marie Webber, in 1950 in Westminster, London, England.² She died in 1980 in Smarkham, Madgehole Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^3,4 She was buried on 9 May 1980 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot J55, her husband's ashes were added in 1983 when he died.⁴

     Michael Guy Anthony was born circa 1950. He married Jane Rosemary Farrer, daughter of Peter Farrer and Sheila Camm, on 29 June 1974 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by K Anthony and P Farrer Michael was a barrister at law and his father Kenneth Anthony was a company director. Jane was a newspaper executive and her father Peter Farrer was a chartered surveyor. Michael gave his address as 4 Queensware Road SW19 and Jane gave hers as Smarkham in Shamley Green. On conversations ith her we understand she lived at Victoria Cottage on Lords Hill and Smarkham.^1,2