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     Arthur John Clarke was born in 1875 in Islington, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of George John Clarke and Frances Bailey. He was the son of George John Clarke and Frances Clarke in the 1881 census in 52 Queens Road, Edmonton, London, England.³

     Harold Bailey Clarke was born in 1876 in Islington, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of George John Clarke and Frances Bailey. He was the son of George John Clarke and Frances Clarke in the 1881 census in 52 Queens Road, Edmonton, London, England.³

     Thomas John Corne married Ruth Susannah Clarke, daughter of George John Clarke and Frances Bailey, in 1893 in Edmonton, London, England.¹

     Harold Arthur Clarke was born on 11 November 1902 in Chilworth, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Hounsome. He was baptised on 21 June 1903 in St Mary the Virgin, Shalford, Surrey, England, his father was a schoolmaster.² He was the son of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Clarke in the 1911 census in School House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He married Lilian Mary Talbot on 6 December 1933 in St Mary, Fetcham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Doris Muriel Annatt, Enid Harris and R MDnnott? Arthur was a mechanical supervisor and was living in 6 The Street, Fetcham. His father Albert Frederick Clarke was deceased and had been a schoolmaster. Lilian gave her address as 37 Hilldrop Road in London Her father Robert English Talbot was a farmer. They were married by Rev Richard A Talbot.^4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Harold was listed as living at Brambeer, Hawthorn Way, Guildford, Surrey, England, with his wife Lilian. Harold was a diesel engine, turning and grinding engineer living with his wife, Maud M Bishop and one other person.⁶ He died on 26 July 1955 at age 52 I do not believe his body was found.⁷ The inquest in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight recorded death by misadventure as recorded in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Leeds, West Yorkshire of 30 July 1955. Lilian's body was found near Yarmouth and her daughter Carolyn was found at Alum Bay. the newspaper reported that it was not known what had happened to Harold but they feared the worst.⁸ His estate was probated on 28 August 1956 in London. Administration papers were issued to Leslie Gerald Clarke a civil servant. His effects were valued at £1,895 2s 1d. His address was recorded as Jubilee Cottage, Jacobs Well near Guildford.⁷

     Leslie Gerald Clarke was born on 30 January 1905 in Chilworth, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Hounsome. He was baptised on 30 April 1905 in St Mary the Virgin, Shalford, Surrey, England, his father was a schoolmaster.³ He was the son of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Clarke in the 1911 census in School House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ Leslie enlisted into the Royal Navy on 31 December 1921 with a service number J105154. The first ship he served on was Ganges the last on Ambrose leaving on 29 February 1928 after a service of 12 years. He was 5 foot 2.5 inches tall, with a chest measurement of 33 inches, brown hair, brown eyes and a fresh complexion. He had a scar on his forearm.⁵ He received the probate of the estate of Harold Arthur Clarke on 28 August 1956 in London. Administration papers were issued to Leslie Gerald Clarke a civil servant. His effects were valued at £1,895 2s 1d. His address was recorded as Jubilee Cottage, Jacobs Well near Guildford.⁶ He died in 1961 in Hackney, London, England.⁷

     Sybil Constance Clarke was born on 22 May 1908 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Hounsome. She was baptised on 26 July 1908 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, her parents lived in The School House, Shamley Green and her father was a schoolmaster.³ She was the daughter of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Clarke in the 1911 census in School House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Vyvyan Ray Symons in 1939 in Okehampton, Devon, England.⁵ She died on 23 February 1973 in Orange, Florida, USA, at age 64.

     Doris Muriel Clarke was born in 1910 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Hounsome. She was baptised on 7 August 1910 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, the family lived at the Schoool House in Shamley Green and her father was the schoolmaster.³ She was the daughter of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Clarke in the 1911 census in School House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴

     Lilian Mary Talbot was born on 25 March 1908. She married Harold Arthur Clarke, son of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Hounsome, on 6 December 1933 in St Mary, Fetcham, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Doris Muriel Annatt, Enid Harris and R MDnnott? Arthur was a mechanical supervisor and was living in 6 The Street, Fetcham. His father Albert Frederick Clarke was deceased and had been a schoolmaster. Lilian gave her address as 37 Hilldrop Road in London Her father Robert English Talbot was a farmer. They were married by Rev Richard A Talbot.^1,2 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lilian was listed as living at Brambeer, Hawthorn Way, Guildford, Surrey, England, with her husband Harold. Harold was a diesel engine, turning and grinding engineer living with his wife, Maud M Bishop and one other person.³ She died on 26 July 1955 in Isle of Wight, England, at age 47.⁴ The inquest in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight recorded death by misadventure as recorded in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Leeds, West Yorkshire of 30 July 1955. Lilian's body was found near Yarmouth and her daughter Carolyn was found at Alum Bay. the newspaper reported that it was not known what had happened to Harold but they feared the worst.⁵ She was buried on 30 July 1955 in St Luke, Burpham, Surrey, England, Lilian and her daughter Carolyn were buried together. Their address was Jubilee Cottage, Jacobs Well.⁶ Her estate was probated on 12 October 1956 in London. Administration papers were issued to Jane Talbot a widow. Her effects were valued at £684 15s 9d.⁷

     Carolyn A Clarke was born in 1944 in Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harold Arthur Clarke and Lilian Mary Talbot. She died on 26 July 1955 in Isle of Wight, England.³ The inquest in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight recorded death by misadventure as recorded in Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Leeds, West Yorkshire of 30 July 1955. Lilian's body was found near Yarmouth and her daughter Carolyn was found at Alum Bay. the newspaper reported that it was not known what had happened to Harold but they feared the worst.⁴ She was buried on 30 July 1955 in St Luke, Burpham, Surrey, England, Lilian and her daughter Carolyn were buried together. Their address was Jubilee Cottage, Jacobs Well.⁵

     Vyvyan Ray Symons was born in 1905 in Barnstaple, Devon, England.¹ Vyvyan sailed from Liverpool on 14 August 1931 on board Duchess of Bedford Montreal in Canada. Vyvyan was an accountant aged 26 sailed with George Symons also an accountant aged 24. They gave their address as c/o Mr R Dymond, 4 Bridgeland Street in Bideford.² Vyvyan arrived at Niagara Falls on 25 August 1931.³ Vyvyan and George arrived back in the UK at Southampton on 5 September 1931 on board Empress of Australia. they gave their address this time as The Chalet, Launton Braunton, North Devon.⁴ He married Sybil Constance Clarke, daughter of Albert Frederick Clarke and Marion Matilda Hounsome, in 1939 in Okehampton, Devon, England.⁵ His wife Sybil died on 23 February 1973 in Orange, Florida, USA. He died on 28 July 1974 in Monroe, Florida, USA.⁶

     Peter J Cheal was born on 13 April 1931 in Hackney, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Marjorie Ellen Cheal.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Peter J Cheal was listed as living at Ashprington, Barton Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his aunt and uncle.³ Peter was brought up by his Uncle George and Aunt Daisy. He married Patricia Calvert in 1955 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.⁴ His wife Patricia died in 1980 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.⁵ In 1983 Peter lived at 72 Redcar Road,Greengates, Bradford, Yorkshire.⁶ He died in October 2004 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, at age 73.⁷

     David George Cheal was born in 1940 in Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Harry Cheal and Daisy Maud Lock. He died in 1957 in Ashprington, Barton Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He was buried on 10 October 1957 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.³

     Angela M Bonner married Maurice L Ashley, son of Matilda Louise Ashley, in 1945 in Surrey, England.¹

     Phyllis M Green married Percy Noel Fuller, son of Walter Fuller and Anna Maria Taylor, in 1948 in Surrey, England.¹

     James Thomson Bell Nicoll was born on 11 January 1900.¹ James date of registration as a doctor was 30 April 1917 in Edinburgh University.² He married Lucy Stanfield in India.³ James was described as a Medical man arriving in Southampton on 10 May 1926 on board Kenilworth Castle from Natal in P E Africa. He was aged 26 and gave 205 Anerley Road SE20 as his UK address.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register James was listed as living at Corner House, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his wife Lucy. James was a medical practitioner living with his wife and children.⁵ Dr Bell-Nicoll dressed up as the King of Norway around 1940 taking Mary Rees as his wife up to Barnett Hill for a surprise visit. A message was sent ahead to Barnett Hill to expect the King and they took it very seriously believing them to be who they said they were. The story was talked about in the village for many, many years.⁶ The entry in the Medical Dictionary of 1942 read: James Thomas Bell Nicoll M.B., CH.B. Ed. 1923 (Univ Ed) late Ho. Surg. & Phys. Falkirk & Dist. Infirm; Surg. i/c Missao Escosceya Hospital Portugese E Africa.⁷ James and Lucy were recorded between 1942 and James death in 1955 as living in Corner House, The Street in Wonersh.⁸ Dr Bell Nicoll and his wife Lucy can be found in the middle of one of the frieze sculptures in Church Green Arch along with many other members of Wonersh.⁶ He died on 17 March 1955 in Corner House, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 55.^9,10 The funeral of James Thomson Bell Nicoll took place on 22 March 1955 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹¹ His estate was probated on 8 July 1955 in London to his widow Lucy. His effects were valued at £26,770 17s 6d.¹⁰

     Lucy Stanfield was born on 13 September 1892.¹ She married James Thomson Bell Nicoll in India.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lucy was listed as living at Corner House, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband James. James was a medical practitioner living with his wife and children.³ James and Lucy were recorded between 1942 and James death in 1955 as living in Corner House, The Street in Wonersh.⁴ Dr Bell Nicoll and his wife Lucy can be found in the middle of one of the frieze sculptures in Church Green Arch along with many other members of Wonersh.⁵ Her husband James died on 17 March 1955 in Corner House, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^6,7 She received the probate of the estate of James Thomson Bell Nicoll on 8 July 1955.⁷ She died on 21 February 1987 in Corner House, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 94.⁸ Her estate was probated on 14 August 1987 in Winchester. Her estate was valued at £171,037.⁷

     Elizabeth Stanfield Bell Nicoll was born on 3 June 1926 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Thomson Bell Nicoll and Lucy Stanfield. She married Graham Malcolm Wilson in 1949 in Surrey, England.² She witnessed the death of Graham who died in 1977.³ She died on 29 March 2016 in Scotland at age 89 from pancreatic cancer.³

     Graham Malcolm Wilson was born circa 1918. He married Elizabeth Stanfield Bell Nicoll, daughter of James Thomson Bell Nicoll and Lucy Stanfield, in 1949 in Surrey, England.¹ He died in 1977 from cancer aged just 59.²