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     Howard Douglas William May was born in 1911 in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England.¹ He was the son of William Henry Spratley and Clara Lloyd.

     Eleanor Margaret Halcombe was born circa 1864 in Clerkenwell, London, England, her father was Rev John J Halcombe. She married George Edward Jelf, son of Rev George Edward Jelf and Fanny Crawley, in 1899 in Linton, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ She was the wife of George Edward Jelf in the 1901 census in Dove Cottage, Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. George was living on his own means with his wife with one servant.² She appeared in the household as a visitor of Katharine Frances Jelf in the 1911 census in 34 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. She was with her husband.³ Her husband George died on 6 February 1934 in 63 Alum Chine Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.^4,5 She received the probate of the estate of George Edward Jelf on 4 April 1934.⁵ She died on 5 July 1950 in 4 Cambridge Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, her usual address was 14 Branksome Wood Road in Bournemouth.^6,5 Her estate was probated on 29 August 1950 in London to Eleanor Mary Fairgrieve a married woman. Her effects were valued at £10,443.⁵

     Dorothy Frances Emmy Jelf was born on 5 August 1878 in Saffron Walden, Essex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Rev George Edward Jelf and Katharine Frances Dalton. She was the daughter of Katharine Frances Jelf in the 1911 census in 34 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.² She died in 1970 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.³

     Inez Katherine Jelf was born in 1882 in Saffron Walden, Essex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Rev George Edward Jelf and Katharine Frances Dalton. She was the daughter of Katharine Frances Jelf in the 1911 census in 34 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.² She married Rev Edward Monier Bickersteth on 20 April 1911 in Christ Church, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by J R Roffen, Samuel Bickersteth Ellen V F Bickersteth, Katherine F Jelf, Geoffrey L Bickersteth and H Edward Jelf. Edward was a clerk in holy orders living at The Vicarage in Leeds, his father Samuel Bickersteth was a Doctor of Divinity. Inez lived at 34 Yorham Road in Oxford, her father, George Edward Jelf was deceased and also listed as a Dootor of Divinity.^3,4 She died on 2 December 1936 in Chiddingstone Rectory, Edenbridge, Kent, England.^5,6 Her estate was probated on 25 March 1937 in London to Geoffrey Langdale Bickersteth a university lecturer and Oliver Jeff Grace a stockbroker. Her effects were valued at £2,377 9s.⁵

     Meriel Edith Jelf was born on 27 May 1890 in Hastings, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Rev George Edward Jelf and Katharine Frances Dalton. She was the daughter of Katharine Frances Jelf in the 1911 census in 34 Norham Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.² She married Ralph Chenevix French on 2 November 1916 in St Margaret, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, after the banns had been read. Ralph was a Captain in the Royal Engineers living in the Commanding House in Worcester. His father Charles Chenevix was a retired RA Officer. Muriel lived in 80 Woodstock Road in Oxford. Her father, George Edward Jelf was a clerk in holy orders and recorded as deceased.³ She died on 24 January 1984 in Weymouth, Dorset, England, at age 93.^4,5 Her estate was probated on 22 April 1985 in London. Her effects were valued at £64,169.⁵

     Rev Edward Monier Bickersteth married Inez Katherine Jelf, daughter of Rev George Edward Jelf and Katharine Frances Dalton, on 20 April 1911 in Christ Church, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by J R Roffen, Samuel Bickersteth Ellen V F Bickersteth, Katherine F Jelf, Geoffrey L Bickersteth and H Edward Jelf. Edward was a clerk in holy orders living at The Vicarage in Leeds, his father Samuel Bickersteth was a Doctor of Divinity. Inez lived at 34 Yorham Road in Oxford, her father, George Edward Jelf was deceased and also listed as a Dootor of Divinity.^1,2 His wife Inez died on 2 December 1936 in Chiddingstone Rectory, Edenbridge, Kent, England.^3,4

     Ralph Chenevix French was born circa 1886. He married Meriel Edith Jelf, daughter of Rev George Edward Jelf and Katharine Frances Dalton, on 2 November 1916 in St Margaret, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, after the banns had been read. Ralph was a Captain in the Royal Engineers living in the Commanding House in Worcester. His father Charles Chenevix was a retired RA Officer. Muriel lived in 80 Woodstock Road in Oxford. Her father, George Edward Jelf was a clerk in holy orders and recorded as deceased.¹

     John Colebrook was baptised on 2 March 1776 in Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Colebrook and Mary Drew.¹ He married Ann Dearing in 1799 in England On his marriage John's father gave him part of his own farm and called it Church Farm.¹ John and Ann moved to a larger farm nearer the sea, but one harvest time a tremendous storm devastated the farm, the sea covered the land and John was ruined.¹ Following the storm and his parents decline, William set them up in a small cottage in Woodbridge Hill, near Guildford.¹ He died in 1843 in Guildford, Surrey, England.^1,3

     John Colebrook was baptised on 8 November 1750 in Tillington, Sussex, England.² He was the son of John Colebrook and Anne ... He married Mary Drew on 8 July 1773 in Tillington, Sussex, England, They lived in Westbrook Farm, Upperton near Tillington in Sussex.^1,2 Following the storm and his parents decline, William set them up in a small cottage in Woodbridge Hill, near Guildford.¹

     Mary Drew married John Colebrook, son of John Colebrook and Anne ..., on 8 July 1773 in Tillington, Sussex, England, They lived in Westbrook Farm, Upperton near Tillington in Sussex.^1,2

     Ann Dearing was born she was the daughter of William and Martha née Wisdom Dearing. William was a farmer from East Dean.¹ She married John Colebrook, son of John Colebrook and Mary Drew, in 1799 in England On his marriage John's father gave him part of his own farm and called it Church Farm.¹ John and Ann moved to a larger farm nearer the sea, but one harvest time a tremendous storm devastated the farm, the sea covered the land and John was ruined.¹ Following the storm and his parents decline, William set them up in a small cottage in Woodbridge Hill, near Guildford.¹

     William Colebrook was born on 9 November 1801 in Upwaltham, Sussex, England. He was the son of John Colebrook and Ann Dearing. William went to boarding school in Farnham. He asked his father if he could be apprenticed to a trade when he left school. His father refused. However William eventually found Mr Whitburn, a butcher in Guildford who agreed to train him.¹ For many years Mary had put aside all her savings towards a silk wedding dress, but after discussing with William, she agreed to give it to him and with any money they had for a honeymoon, William bought a business of his own.¹ He married Mary Ann May on 8 May 1827 in St Peter and St Paul, Clandon, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Lemon and Elizabeth Mary Baker.^1,2,3 William's first shop was established on The Mount, at the bottom of the High Street. He later moved to Quarry Street and the The High Street.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. William was a butcher living with his wife and family.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in 67 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. William was a butcher living with his wife, children and sister Anna and two servants working as a butchers labourer and butchers apprentice.⁵ It is believed William gained the lease in 1853 for 20 years on Great Tangley. May took the lease on a year to year basis after this until 1885.
Shortly after movig to Wonersh William started up the Sunday Services initially in his kitchen and later oving to the barn as extra space was needed.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Great Tangley, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William is described as a farmer of 150 acres employing 7 men and 4 boys. he was living with his wife, sister and three servants described as a servant, carman and helper.⁶ He died on 5 July 1869 in Great Tangley, Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 67 after a brief illness.^7,8,1 His estate was probated on 16 August 1869 in the Principal Registry by his widow Mary Ann Colebrook of 2 Hill Street in Richmond and his sons George William Colebrook, a butcher of 94 London Street in Reading, John Colebrook a cheesemonger of 3 Queen's Terrace , St John's Terrace in London. His effects were valued at £3,000.⁸

     Mary Ann May was born on 8 October 1802 in London, England, She was born in London as one of her Aunts lived there. She was the daughter of Waterman and Sarah May née Dale. Waterman was a maltster from Essex who later moved the family to Presteigne where he became the licensee of The Radnorshire Arms for fourteen years until an accident crippled him and the family moved back to London and later Clandon.¹ For many years Mary had put aside all her savings towards a silk wedding dress, but after discussing with William, she agreed to give it to him and with any money they had for a honeymoon, William bought a business of his own.¹ She married William Colebrook, son of John Colebrook and Ann Dearing, on 8 May 1827 in St Peter and St Paul, Clandon, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Lemon and Elizabeth Mary Baker.^1,2,3 She was the wife of William Colebrook in the 1841 census in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. William was a butcher living with his wife and family.⁴ She was the wife of William Colebrook in the 1851 census in 67 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. William was a butcher living with his wife, children and sister Anna and two servants working as a butchers labourer and butchers apprentice.⁵ She was the wife of William Colebrook in the 1861 census in Great Tangley, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William is described as a farmer of 150 acres employing 7 men and 4 boys. he was living with his wife, sister and three servants described as a servant, carman and helper.⁶ She received the probate of the estate of William Colebrook on 16 August 1869.⁷ She was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Leapale Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. Mary is listed as a retired farmer living with one servant.⁸ She died in 1879 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁹

     Sarah Ann Colebrook was baptised on 27 April 1828 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May.² She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1841 census in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ She was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in 161 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. Sarah was the schoolmistress taking in boarding pupils including her sisters Louisa, Mary Ann and Ruth. Her sister Ellen was a milliner and sisters Emily and Elizabeth were Governesses to the pupils and lived with her.⁴ She married Joseph Long in 1855 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the wife of Joseph Long in the 1861 census in 124-125 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England. Joseph was a linen draper living with his wife, children and two sister in laws. There were five servants and five assistants, two apprentices.⁶ Her husband William died on 5 July 1869 in Great Tangley, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^7,8,9 She was the wife of Joseph Long in the 1871 census in 1 Villa, Crescent Road, Sonning, Berkshire, England. Joseph was a linen draper living with his wife and children with two servants.¹⁰ She appeared in the household as a boarder in the 1881 census in West of England Hydropathic Establishment, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England.¹¹ She was the wife of Joseph Long in the 1901 census in Tangley, Grosvenor Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Joseph was a retired draper living with his wife, two daughters and one servant.¹² She died on 28 September 1903 in Tangley, Grosvenor Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, at age 75.^8,13 Her estate was probated on 28 April 1904 in London to her husband Joseph Long described as a gentleman. Her effects were valued at £97 12s.⁸

     Ellen Elizabeth Colebrook was baptised on 3 May 1829 in Holy Trinity, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May.² She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1841 census in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ She appeared in the household of Sarah Ann Colebrook in the 1851 census in 161 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. Sarah was the schoolmistress taking in boarding pupils including her sisters Louisa, Mary Ann and Ruth. Her sister Ellen was a milliner and sisters Emily and Elizabeth were Governesses to the pupils and lived with her.⁴ She married Oliver Sidney Ellis in 1852 in Islington, London, England.⁵ Oliver, Ellen and their two children, together with two of Ellen's brother Thomas and cousin John set sail on 2 April 1859 from Gravesend on the ship Whirlwind bound for Auckland in New Zealand. Ellens brother John and cousin Tom apparently travelled as steerage passengers and worked ther passage. Many of the famly suffered from sea sickness and they encountered many storms on the way. They arrived on 15 July 1959.⁶ Oliver and Ellen rented a house three rooms for 12/- per week.⁶ Ellen made quite a name for herself when she came to New Zealand, she was much in favour of women being liberated - a woman long before her time. She caused quite a stir by writing a contraversial book on the subject - her son objected strongly and tried to obtain all copies of the book and burned then. At least two copies survived, in the Library in Auckland and one in Wellington.⁶

     Emily Jane Colebrook was baptised on 7 July 1830 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1841 census in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.² She appeared in the household of Sarah Ann Colebrook in the 1851 census in 161 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. Sarah was the schoolmistress taking in boarding pupils including her sisters Louisa, Mary Ann and Ruth. Her sister Ellen was a milliner and sisters Emily and Elizabeth were Governesses to the pupils and lived with her.³ She married Thomas Alexander in 1855 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of Thomas Alexander in the census of 3 April 1881 Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.⁵