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     William Joseph Clarke was born on 1 November 1893 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie.² He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1901 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1911 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a cleaner of railway locomotives.⁴ He married Helen Allan on 21 April 1917 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by H Allan and L L Clarke. William was a fireman in Guildford and his father also Williiam Joseph Clarke was a chauffeur. Helen was from Wonersh and her father Robert Allan was deceased and had been a soldier.^5,6 He witnessed the marriage of Charles John Fowler and Elizabeth Leslie Clarke on 4 December 1922 in St Andrews Chapel of Ease, Frocester, Gloucestershire, England.^7,8 William and Helen in 1923 lived in 31 Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁹ William and Helen were living in 2 Quarry Vale Cottages in Guildford in 1924.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at Glenwood North Road, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, with his wife Helen. William was a railway engine driver. There are two closed entries presumably two children still alive in 2017.¹⁰ He died in 1976 in Crawley, Sussex, England.¹¹

     William Joseph Clarke was born circa 1869 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England.² He married Elizabeth Leslie in 1890 in Fermoy, Ireland.³ William was a domestic chauffeur at Wonersh Park, the large mansion owned by the Sudbury family.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a coachman living with his wife and children, little Charles was just 4 months old.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a chauffeur living with his wife and children, little Sheila was just 11 months old.⁵ He died on 24 January 1951 in 4 Mankey Road, Leonard Stanley, Gloucestershire, England.^6,7 His estate was probated on 1 March 1951 in Gloucester to Lydia Leslie Smart, wife of William Reuben Smart. His effects were valued at £248 15s 10d.⁶

     Elizabeth Leslie was born circa 1870 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married William Joseph Clarke in 1890 in Fermoy, Ireland.² She was the wife of William Joseph Clarke in the 1901 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a coachman living with his wife and children, little Charles was just 4 months old.³ She was the wife of William Joseph Clarke in the 1911 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a chauffeur living with his wife and children, little Sheila was just 11 months old.⁴

     Elizabeth Leslie Clarke was born on 5 May 1898 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie.¹ She was baptised on 5 June 1898 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a coachman.³ She was the daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1901 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1911 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ She married Charles John Fowler on 4 December 1922 in St Andrews Chapel of Ease, Frocester, Gloucestershire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Clarke and Robert Leslie Clarke. Charles was a watchmaker, his father Thomas Fowler was deceased. Elizabeth's father William was a chauffeur.^6,7 Her husband Charles died on 20 November 1963 in 36 Grasmere Avenue, Merton Park, London, England.^8,9

     Lydia Leslie Clarke was born on 25 August 1894 in Harlow Street, Preston, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie.¹ She was baptised on 7 October 1894 in St Peters, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1901 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She married William Reuben Smart in 1945 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.⁴ She received the probate of the estate of William Joseph Clarke on 1 March 1951.⁵ She died on 1 August 1965 in General Hospital, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, at age 70 her usual address was 4 Mankey Road, Leonard Stanley in Gloucestershire.^6,5 Her estate was probated on 14 September 1965 in Gloucester to George Henry Smart a machine operator and Florence Mildred Morgan a married woman. Her effects were valued at £264.⁵

     Robert Leslie Clarke was born in 1891 in Preston, Lancashire, England.² He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie.¹ He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1901 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1911 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Robert was an electrical wireman.⁴ He married Maud E Stevens in 1922 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.⁵ He witnessed the marriage of Charles John Fowler and Elizabeth Leslie Clarke on 4 December 1922 in St Andrews Chapel of Ease, Frocester, Gloucestershire, England.^6,7 He died in 1967 in Gloucestershire, England.⁸

     Charles Alfred Leslie Clarke was born on 4 November 1900 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie.¹ He was baptised on 6 January 1901 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a coachman.³ He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1901 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1911 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ Charles enlisted into the Royal Navy as a Boy II J55702 his first service date being listed as 19 July 1916 on the ship Impregnable. He was 5 foot 6.5 inches tall, had a chest measurement of 34 inches with light brown hair, grey eyes and a sallow complexion. His last service date was 12 May 1928 on the ship Benbow, leaving the Royal Navy on 1 January 1929. All through his service record he is classed as being of very good character.⁶ He died in November 2003 in Teignbridge, Devon, England.⁷

     Donald Leslie Clarke was born in 1905 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie.¹ He was baptised on 3 September 1905 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a coachman.³ He was the son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1911 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴

     Sheila Mary Leslie Clarke was born on 15 May 1909 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie.¹ She was baptised on 11 July 1909 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was listed as a chauffeur.³ She was the daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Clarke in the 1911 census in Wonersh Park, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She married William John Alfred Ridge on 5 June 1933 in St Andrews Chapel of Ease, Frocester, Gloucestershire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by W J Clarke and C J Howlin. William was an electro plater from New Brighton in Cheshire. His father William Henry Ridge was also an electro plater. Sheila was a hospital nurse and her father William Joseph was a chauffeur.⁵ She died in January 1991 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, at age 81.⁶

     Maud E Stevens married Robert Leslie Clarke, son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie, in 1922 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.¹

     William Reuben Smart was born in 1889 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.¹ He married Lydia Leslie Clarke, daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie, in 1945 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.²

     Helen Allan was born on 31 May 1889. She married William Joseph Clarke, son of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie, on 21 April 1917 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by H Allan and L L Clarke. William was a fireman in Guildford and his father also Williiam Joseph Clarke was a chauffeur. Helen was from Wonersh and her father Robert Allan was deceased and had been a soldier.^1,2 William and Helen in 1923 lived in 31 Quarry Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ William and Helen were living in 2 Quarry Vale Cottages in Guildford in 1924.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Helen was listed as living at Glenwood North Road, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, with her husband William. William was a railway engine driver. There are two closed entries presumably two children still alive in 2017.⁴

     Charles John Fowler was born on 18 September 1895 in Dover, Kent, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Leslie Clarke, daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie, on 4 December 1922 in St Andrews Chapel of Ease, Frocester, Gloucestershire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Clarke and Robert Leslie Clarke. Charles was a watchmaker, his father Thomas Fowler was deceased. Elizabeth's father William was a chauffeur.^2,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at 36 Grasmere Avenue, Merton Park, London, England, Charles was a Butchers Manager.⁴ He died on 20 November 1963 in 36 Grasmere Avenue, Merton Park, London, England, at age 68.^5,6 His estate was probated on 22 January 1964 in London to his widow Elizabeth Leslie Fowler. His effects were valued at £7,313.⁵

     William John Alfred Ridge married Sheila Mary Leslie Clarke, daughter of William Joseph Clarke and Elizabeth Leslie, on 5 June 1933 in St Andrews Chapel of Ease, Frocester, Gloucestershire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by W J Clarke and C J Howlin. William was an electro plater from New Brighton in Cheshire. His father William Henry Ridge was also an electro plater. Sheila was a hospital nurse and her father William Joseph was a chauffeur.¹

     Frederick George Thomas Monk was born on 26 February 1904 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Wetherall. He was the son of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Monk in the 1911 census in Pickhurst Cottage, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.² He married Minnie Worsfold on 25 August 1928 in St Michael and All Angels, Thursley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ellen Monk and Alice Worsfold. Frederick was a chauffeur in Wonersh like his father Frederick George Monk. Minnie came from Thursley, her father John Worsfold was a labourer.³ On 9 September 1939 in the National Register Frederick was listed as living at The Stables, Barnett Hill, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his wife Minnie. Frederick was listed as an engineer electrical plant on a private estate and part time chauffeur.⁴ He died in 1990 in Chichester, Sussex, England.⁵

     Minnie Worsfold was born on 12 February 1904. She married Frederick George Thomas Monk, son of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Wetherall, on 25 August 1928 in St Michael and All Angels, Thursley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ellen Monk and Alice Worsfold. Frederick was a chauffeur in Wonersh like his father Frederick George Monk. Minnie came from Thursley, her father John Worsfold was a labourer.¹ On 9 September 1939 in the National Register Minnie was listed as living at The Stables, Barnett Hill, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband Frederick. Frederick was listed as an engineer electrical plant on a private estate and part time chauffeur.²

     Audrey Jean Monk was born on 8 August 1933 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick George Thomas Monk and Minnie Worsfold. She was baptised on 5 October 1933 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a chauffeur.² On 9 September 1939 in the National Register Audrey Jean Monk was listed as living at The Stables, Barnett Hill, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her parents.³ She married Robert H V Bird in 1954 in Surrey, England.⁴

     Frederick George Monk was born circa 1880 in Waltham, Berkshire, England. He married Ellen Wetherall in 1903 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Pickhurst Cottage, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England. Frederick was a domestic chauffeur living with his wife and children.²

     Ellen Wetherall was born circa 1884 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England. She married Frederick George Monk in 1903 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the wife of Frederick George Monk in the 1911 census in Pickhurst Cottage, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England. Frederick was a domestic chauffeur living with his wife and children.²

     Ellen Violet Winifred Monk was born in 1905 in Waltham, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Wetherall. She was the daughter of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Monk in the 1911 census in Pickhurst Cottage, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.²

     Evelyn Dorothy Jessie Monk was born in 1907 in Farncombe, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Wetherall. She was the daughter of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Monk in the 1911 census in Pickhurst Cottage, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.² She married Jack Dennis Randall on 19 September 1932 in St Peter, Hambledon, Surrey, England, Jack's father was Albert Randall, Evelyn's father was Frederick George Monk.^3,4 She died in 1965 in Chichester, Sussex, England.⁵

     Hilda Kathleen May Monk was born in 1909 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Wetherall. She was the daughter of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Monk in the 1911 census in Pickhurst Cottage, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.² She married Alan Sheppard Bunes on 22 September 1934 in St Peter, Hambledon, Surrey, England, Hilda's father was Frederick George Monk and Alan's father was David Bunes.

     Eric Wilfred Monk was born on 23 January 1911 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Wetherall. He was the son of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Monk in the 1911 census in Pickhurst Cottage, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.² Eric sailed from South Africa on Garth Castle arriving in Southampton on 18 June 1938 giving his address as Shimble, Gerrards Lane. His occupation was a chauffeur.³ He died in April 1997 in Surrey, England, at age 86.⁴

     Jack Dennis Randall was born circa 1907. He married Evelyn Dorothy Jessie Monk, daughter of Frederick George Monk and Ellen Wetherall, on 19 September 1932 in St Peter, Hambledon, Surrey, England, Jack's father was Albert Randall, Evelyn's father was Frederick George Monk.^1,2