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     Walter Hamshire was born on 10 June 1870 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Hamshire and Emma Edwards.³ He was baptised on 7 August 1870 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was a son of George Hamshire and Emma Hamshire in the 1871 census in Woodhill Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ He was the son of George Hamshire and Emma Hamshire in the 1881 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ He was the son of George Hamshire and Emma Hamshire in the 1891 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ He was the son of George Hamshire and Emma Hamshire in the 1901 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Walter was a packer at the gunpowder works.⁸ He was the brother of Charles Hamshire in the 1911 census in Post Office Cottage, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Walter was a labourer in the gunpowder works. Florence his future wife was living in the household.⁹ He married Florence Prout Evens in 1920 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹⁰ Walter and Florence are appearing on the electoral roll in 1938 as living in Post Office Cottage, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Walter was listed as living at Post Office Cottage, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his wife Florence. Walter was a printers warehouseman, Florence was as many women listed as unpaid domestic duties.² His wife Florence died in 1941 in Surrey, England.¹² He died in 1948 in Surrey, England.¹³

     Mary Hamshire was born in 1865 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Hamshire and Emma Edwards.² She was baptised on 2 April 1865 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was a daughter of George Hamshire and Emma Hamshire in the 1871 census in Woodhill Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴

     Amy Sherman was born on 25 November 1878 in Benham, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Sherman and Mary Langford.² She was the daughter of James Sherman and Mary Sherman in the 1881 census in Marsh Benham, Berkshire, England.³ She was the daughter of James Sherman and Mary Sherman in the 1891 census Abinger Common, Abinger, Surrey, England.⁴ She married George William Brett, son of George Brett and Hannah Neal, on 25 November 1908 in St John the Evangelist, Merrow, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by William George Burstow and James Sherman. George like his father George before him was a bootmaker. Amy's father was James Sherman and worked as a gardener.⁵ She was the wife of George William Brett in the 1911 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a bootmaker living with his wife and young son in their four roomed home.⁶ She was the wife of George William Brett in the 1921 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a cordwainer living with his wife and children.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Amy was listed as living at Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband George. George was a bootmaker and repairer. He was an Special Constable living with his wife , who was a member of the Red Cross, their children and a student from the Royal Veterinary College.⁸ Her husband George died in March 1966 in Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^9,10 She received the probate of the estate of George William Brett on 24 May 1966.¹¹ She died in 1977 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹² She was buried on 24 June 1977 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after a cremation.¹³

     James Sherman was born in 1847 in Eastbury, Berkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Sherman and Ann Hind.² He married Mary Langford in 1869 in Hungerford, Berkshire, England.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in East Shefford, Berkshire, England. James was an agricultural labourer and carter living with his wife and daughter.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Marsh Benham, Berkshire, England. James was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children and a lodger Edwin Palmer.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Abinger Common, Abinger, Surrey, England. James was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Appletree Cottage, Merrow Street, Merrow, Surrey, England. James was a jobbing gardener living with his wife, children and widowed mother.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Appletree Cottages, Merrow, Surrey, England. James was a domestic gardener liivng with his wife and children and niece Florence Daisy Trigg ages 11.⁸ He died in 1930 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹ He was buried on 10 October 1930 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 749 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹⁰

     Mary Langford Brett was born on 30 December 1915 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George William Brett and Amy Sherman.¹ She was baptised on 25 March 1916 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was the Parish Clerk and bootmaker.² She was the daughter of George William Brett and Amy Brett in the 1921 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ Mary went to Bramley school and then to Technical College in Guildford. She later trained as a children’s nurse and had various jobs working mainly for the Church of England’s Society in children’s homes looking after motherless children and children from broken homes. She came home to look after her parents who became very old and needed help.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary Langford Brett was listed as living at Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her parents Mary was a book keeper and a member of the Red Cross.⁵ In 1970 Margaret was living with her niece Mary in Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ In 1981 Mary moved to Alderbrook 9 New Road in Wonersh, a lovely bungalow bequeathed to her by Harry Wise, a gentleman who worked for her father George.⁷ Mary moved in June 2015 in Brownscombe House, Hindhead Road, Haslemere, Surrey, England.⁸ Mary celebrated on 30 December 2015 her 100th birthday with her family. Apparently she was in fine fettle sipping Prosecco!⁸ She died on 23 January 2017 in Brownscombe House, Hindhead Road, Haslemere, Surrey, England, at age 101.⁷ Her body was cremated on 14 February 2017 in Guildford Crematorium, Godalming, Surrey, England, followed by a service of Thanksgiving in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁸

     William Edgar Brett was born on 14 February 1910 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George William Brett and Amy Sherman.² He was baptised on 27 March 1910 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of George William Brett and Amy Sherman in the 1911 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of George William Brett and Amy Brett in the 1921 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ He married Phyllis Anne Vaughan on 9 October 1935 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremoy was witnessed by George Gordon Brett and Sybil Hannah Vaughan. William was a carpenter and his father George a boot repairer. Phyllis father Frank Alfred Vaughan was a baker.^6,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 12 Wilson Road, Surbiton, Surrey, England, with his wife Phyllis. William was an Aircraft Woodworkers Joiner living with his wife.⁸ He died in 1956 in Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^9,10 He's ashes were buried on 4 January 1956 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹

     Laura Jane Stemp was born on 4 January 1873 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Stemp and Elizabeth Court. Laura can be found in the registers of 1877 and 1880 attending Cranleigh Church of England School with father George Stemp of Brookhurst.¹ She married Harry Stephens on 21 December 1889 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Patterson and Sarah Elizabeth Stephens. Harry was a carter and his father Emery a brickmaker, while Laura's father George was a labourer. Both Harry amd Laura were single and under age. Harry 19 and Laura 18.^2,3 She was the wife of Harry Stephens in the 1891 census in Smithwood, Albury, Surrey, England. Harry was a carter on the farm listed as a servant working with horses. His wife and young son George aged 5 months was living with him.⁴ She was the daughter of Elizabeth Stemp in the 1901 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ Her husband Harry died in 1903 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶ She married John Spooner Botting, son of John Botting and Mary Spooner, on 21 June 1906 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Emily Miles and Frederick Powell. John was listed as a farmer with the surname of Spooner as was his father also listed as Spooner and a labourer.^7,8,3 She was the wife of John Spooner Botting in the 1911 census in Southwood Farm, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a farmer living with his wife, son and step son.⁹ Laura signed for George's British War medal on 25 February 1921. She signed for George's clasp to 1914 star on 21 May 1921. It was issued to him under the surname of Stevens. Laura changed the spelling to Stephens.¹⁰ She died in 1927 in Mount Villa, Mount Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹¹ She was buried on 26 January 1927 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹²

     John Spooner Botting was born circa 1854 in Albury, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Botting and Mary Spooner. He was a son of John Botting and Mary Botting in the 1871 census in Great House, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. John was like his father a hoop shaver.² He was the son of Mary Botting in the 1881 census in 2 Colemans, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. John was a general labourer.³ He married Mary Tidy in 1887 in Albury, Surrey, England.^4,5 He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. John and his family were enumerated with a surname of Spooner and were living next door to his mother, he was working as a carman.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Smithwood Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a farmer living with his wife and family.⁷ His wife Mary died in 1903 in Albury, Surrey, England.⁸ He married Laura Jane Stemp, daughter of George Stemp and Elizabeth Court, on 21 June 1906 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Emily Miles and Frederick Powell. John was listed as a farmer with the surname of Spooner as was his father also listed as Spooner and a labourer.^4,9,10 He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Southwood Farm, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a farmer living with his wife, son and step son.¹¹ He died in 1935 in Stroud Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^12,13 He was buried on 13 August 1935 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, n plot A31.¹³

     John David Spooner was born in 1890 in Albury, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Spooner Botting and Mary Tidy.³ He was the son of John Spooner Botting and Mary Tidy in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of John Spooner Botting and Mary Botting in the 1901 census in Smithwood Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ He was the son of John Spooner Botting and Laura Jane Botting in the 1911 census in Southwood Farm, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁶

     Harry Stephens was born in 1870 in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, England.¹ He married Laura Jane Stemp, daughter of George Stemp and Elizabeth Court, on 21 December 1889 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Patterson and Sarah Elizabeth Stephens. Harry was a carter and his father Emery a brickmaker, while Laura's father George was a labourer. Both Harry amd Laura were single and under age. Harry 19 and Laura 18.^2,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Smithwood, Albury, Surrey, England. Harry was a carter on the farm listed as a servant working with horses. His wife and young son George aged 5 months was living with him.⁴ He was the son in law of Elizabeth Stemp in the 1901 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ He died in 1903 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶

     Charles William Stephens was born on 5 July 1896 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Harry Stephens and Laura Jane Stemp. He was baptised on 2 August 1896 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the grandson of Elizabeth Stemp in the 1901 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the step son of John Spooner Botting in the 1911 census in Southwood Farm, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He died in December 1985 in Surrey, England, at age 89.⁵

     George Harry Stephens was born on 1 October 1890 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Harry Stephens and Laura Jane Stemp. He was baptised on 7 December 1890 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, the vicar made a mistake spelling the family surname as Stevens.² He was the son of Harry Stephens and Laura Jane Stephens in the 1891 census in Smithwood, Albury, Surrey, England. George was only 5 months old.³ He was the grandson of Elizabeth Stemp in the 1901 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ George went for a medical in Guildford on 7 October 1907. He was 5 foot 7½ inches tall, weighing 127lbs, had a chest measuring 37 inches. He had a fresh complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He had some tattoos on his arms. His employment sheet written on 10 November 1913 described him as a bricklayers labourer. His character was very good, an intelligent, industrial man who can always be relied upon to do his work thoroughly. Had no particular civilian qualifications. Is clean, honest, strictly sober and trustworthy. He had waited in the officers mess 1908 - 1912 and been a telephone operator 1910-11.⁵ George was accepted and first posted as a private on 10 October 1907, he had a second posting on 10 January 1908.⁵ George whilst at Colchester received two antityphoid injection initially on 15 November 1909 and the secondly on 25 November 1909.⁵ Heappeared in the 1911 census. George was in the 2nd Battalion "The Queens" Regiment of Infantry (E 7 F Company) stationed in Gibraltar. His commanding Officer was Lt Colonel J G King-King DSO.⁶ George spent a couple of short spells in hospital having been admitted suffering from soft chancre.⁵ George was listed as absent from Tattoo until 9:35am on 3 August 1913 while in Bermuda. This was the 4th instant that this had happened. He was punished with 8 days confined to barracks. He had previously been admonished and received 5 days confined to barracks.⁵ Whilst in Bermuda George had two antityphoid injections the first on 21 November and second on 1 December 1913.⁵ George went absent without leave from 25 - 29 September 1914.⁵ He died on 7 November 1914 in France at age 24 after serving 7 years 32 days in Gibraltar, Burma, South Africa and the British Expeditionary Force. He was declared killed in action.^7,5 George's name is commemorated on the Menin Gate Ypres Panel 11, 13 and 14.⁷ Laura signed for George's British War medal on 25 February 1921. She signed for George's clasp to 1914 star on 21 May 1921. It was issued to him under the surname of Stevens. Laura changed the spelling to Stephens.⁵

     George Stemp married Elizabeth Court in 1865 in Albury, Surrey, England.² He died before 1901.³

     Elizabeth Court was born in 1851 in Horsham, Sussex, England.¹ She married George Stemp in 1865 in Albury, Surrey, England.² Her husband George died before 1901.¹ She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. She had her daughter, son in law and three grandchildren living with her.³

     Ellen Mary Stephens was born on 3 May 1893 in Albury, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Harry Stephens and Laura Jane Stemp.² She was the grand daughter of Elizabeth Stemp in the 1901 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She married William Thomas Sandercock on 29 March 1916 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Laura Jane Spooner and John Spooner. William was a soldier from Cornwall, his father William John Sandercock was a grocer Ellen's father Harry Stephens was deceased.^4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ellen was listed as living at Meadowside, Cracklington Haven, St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall, England, with her husband William. William was a general labourer. They lived alonside many of his Sandercock relatives and a lady called Florence Sandercock born 19 March 1898 maybe his sister in law.⁶ Her husband William died on 19 February 1960 in Meadowside, Cracklington Haven, St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall, England.^7,8 She died in September 1978 in Surrey, England, at age 85.⁹

     John Botting was born circa 1837.¹ He was the son of William Botting.² He married Mary Spooner on 23 October 1857 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles and Hannah Corey. John was a labourer like his father William. Both John and Mary gave Smithwood Common as their address.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Great House, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. John was a hoop shaver living with his wife and children, little Alice was only 9 months old.⁴ He died in 1878 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.^5,6

     Mary Spooner was born circa 1835. She married John Botting, son of William Botting, on 23 October 1857 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles and Hannah Corey. John was a labourer like his father William. Both John and Mary gave Smithwood Common as their address.¹ She was the wife of John Botting in the 1871 census in Great House, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. John was a hoop shaver living with his wife and children, little Alice was only 9 months old.² Her husband John died in 1878 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.^3,4 She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 2 Colemans, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Mary was a farmer of about 6 acres lliving with her children.⁵ She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Mary was living on her own means living with her children.⁶ She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Mary was living on her wond means with a general servant and boarder.⁷ She died in 1921 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁸

     James Botting was born circa 1859 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Botting and Mary Spooner.¹ He was a son of John Botting and Mary Botting in the 1871 census in Great House, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Mary Botting in the 1881 census in 2 Colemans, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. James was a general labourer.³

     Emma Botting was born circa 1868 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Botting and Mary Spooner.¹ She was a daughter of John Botting and Mary Botting in the 1871 census in Great House, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Mary Botting in the 1881 census in 2 Colemans, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Mary Botting in the 1891 census Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, Mary was living on her own means living with her children.⁴

     Alice Botting was born circa 1870 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Botting and Mary Spooner.¹ She was a daughter of John Botting and Mary Botting in the 1871 census in Great House, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Mary Botting in the 1881 census in 2 Colemans, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³

     May Botting was born circa 1874 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Botting and Mary Spooner.¹ She was the daughter of Mary Botting in the 1881 census in 2 Colemans, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.²

     William Frederick Botting was born in 1875 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.^2,3 He was the son of John Botting and Mary Spooner.¹ He was the son of Mary Botting in the 1881 census in 2 Colemans, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of Mary Botting in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. William was an apprentice to a boot maker.⁵ He married Ada Annie Jelly on 26 December 1898 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Jelly and Mary Anne Jelly. William was a bootmaker and his father John who had died was a sawyer. Ada's father James was a labourer.⁶ He died in 1900 in Royal County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England.^7,8 He was buried on 4 January 1901 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot A7.⁸