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     Elizabeth Colebrook was baptised on 31 August 1831 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 Harris in 1866 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of Thomas Harris in the 1871 census in South Place, Calne, Wiltshire, England. Thomas was a landowner and bacon grocer He was living with his wife, five children four servants and an Aunt Martha May who was visiting.⁵ She was the wife of Thomas Harris in the census of 3 April 1881 South Place, Calne, Wiltshire, England.⁶ She was the wife of Thomas Harris in the 1891 census in London Road, Calne, Wiltshire, England. Thomas was listed as a Justice of the Peace and retired Bacon Curer living with his wife and two children with four servants.⁷ She was the wife of Thomas Harris in the 1901 census in South Place, London Road, Calne, Wiltshire, England. Thomas was a retired bacon curer living with his wife and daughter with five servants.⁸ She died in 1907 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England.⁹

     George William Colebrook was baptised on 29 January 1834 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1841 census in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.² In 1856 George moved to Reading to set up on his won.³ He married Sarah Jemima Bunker in 1857 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁴ His wife Sarah died in 1868 in Reading, Berkshire, England.⁵ He married Esther Kilpin Beal in 1869 in Reading, Berkshire, England.⁶ He received the probate of the estate of William Colebrook on 16 August 1869.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in 41 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England. George was a butcher living with his wife and children with a governess and two servants.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 78 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England. George was the Mayor of Reading, farming 90 acres and employing 4 men. He was living with his wife and daughter with two servants.⁹ He died in 1890 in Reading, Berkshire, England.¹⁰

     John Colebrook was baptised on 12 August 1835 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1841 census in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.² He received the probate of the estate of William Colebrook on 16 August 1869.³

     Louisa Colebrook was born in 1840 in 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 Freshfield Reynolds in 1865 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of Freshfield Reynolds in the 1901 census in 3 Barton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. Freshfield was a pharmaeceutical chemist living with his wife, daughter and shop assistant.⁵ She was the wife of Freshfield Reynolds in the 1911 census in 52 Barton Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. Freshfield was a pharmaceutical chemist and dealer in surgical appliances, living wth his wife, daughter and assistant.⁶ She died on 9 June 1929 in Friends Cottage, Long Sutton, Langport, Somerset, England.^7,8 Her estate was probated on 6 August 1929 n London to William Colebrook Reynolds a chemist. Her effects were valued at £1,131.⁸

     Thomas Colebrook was born in 1841 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1841 census in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1851 census in 67 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ 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 1959.⁴ After 9 weeks Thomas and John still could not find work, so they, along with two others headed off 30 miles into the bush. In 1860 Thomas went to Australia to look for work, John followed him but returned after only a short time as they considered they were better off in New Zealand.⁴

     Lydia Colebrook was born circa 1846 in Guildford, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1851 census in 67 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the Sister in law of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1861 census in 124-125 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England. Lydia was a drapers cashier.²

     Joseph Colebrook was born circa 1848 in Guildford, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1851 census in 67 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹

     May Colebrook was born in 1838 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1851 census in 67 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.² 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.³ He married Mary Hephzbah Hilder in 1866 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ His wife Mary died in 1874 in Guildford, Surrey, England.^3,5 He married Mary Gower in 1877 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.⁶ He died in 1896 in Guildford, Surrey, England, from a brain tumour.^7,3

     Anna Colebrook was born circa 1800 in Upwaltham, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Colebrook and Ann Dearing. She appeared in the 1851 census in 67 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. Anna was visiting her brother William and his family.¹ She appeared in the household of William Colebrook and Mary Ann Colebrook in the 1861 census in Great Tangley, Wonersh, Surrey, England, and is listed as his sister.²

     Mary Ann Colebrook was born in 1842 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. 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.² She was the Sister in law of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1861 census in 124-125 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England. Mary Ann was a drapers assistant.³ She married Thomas Thorp in 1862 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴

     Ruth Colebrook was born in 1844 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. 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.² She married William Rock Carling in 1866 in Guildford, Surrey, England.³ Her husband William died on 17 March 1918 in High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.^4,5 She died on 13 February 1929 in Tangley, Sydney Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.^6,5 Her estate was probated on 8 April 1929 in London to Miss Mary Ellen Carling. her effects were valued at £1,701 1s1d.⁵

     Joseph Long was born circa 1829 in Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ He married Sarah Ann Colebrook, daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May, in 1855 in Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was listed as head of household 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.³ He was listed as head of household 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.⁴ He appeared in the household as a boarder in the 1881 census in West of England Hydropathic Establishment, Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, England.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 80 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, England. Joseph was a linen draper was living with his wife, children and two servants.⁶ He was listed as head of household 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.⁷ He received the probate of the estate of Sarah Ann Long on 28 April 1904.⁸

     Marianne May Long was born circa 1857 in Reading, Berkshire, England. She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Colebrook. She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1861 census in 124-125 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England.¹ She was a daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1871 census in 1 Villa, Crescent Road, Sonning, Berkshire, England.² She was the wife of Joseph Long in the 1891 census in 80 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, England. Joseph was a linen draper was living with his wife, children and two servants.³

     William Colebrook Long was born circa 1858 in Reading, Berkshire, England. He was the son of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Colebrook. He was the son of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1861 census in 124-125 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England.¹

     Ernest Fowler Long was born circa 1859 in Reading, Berkshire, England. He was the son of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Colebrook. He was the son of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1861 census in 124-125 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England.¹

     Sidney Joseph Long was born circa 1860 in Reading, Berkshire, England. He was the son of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Colebrook. He was the son of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1861 census in 124-125 London Street, Reading, Berkshire, England.¹

     Constance Ellen Long was born circa 1867 in Reading, Berkshire, England. She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Colebrook. She was a daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1871 census in 1 Villa, Crescent Road, Sonning, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Marianne May Long in the 1891 census 80 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, England, Constance was a student.²

     Louisa Josephine Long was born in 1870 in Reading, Berkshire, England. She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Colebrook. She was a daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1871 census in 1 Villa, Crescent Road, Sonning, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Marianne May Long in the 1891 census 80 Crescent Road, Reading, Berkshire, England, Louisa was a teacher.² She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1901 census in Tangley, Grosvenor Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Louisa was a professor of music.³

     Emily Louise Long was born in 1862 in Reading, Berkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Colebrook. She was the daughter of Joseph Long and Sarah Ann Long in the 1901 census in Tangley, Grosvenor Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Emily was an artist, a painter.²

     Thomas Thorp married Mary Ann Colebrook, daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May, in 1862 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹

     Harriett Colebrook was born in 1837 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. She died in 1840 in Guildford, Surrey, England.²

     Frederick Charles Colebrook was born circa 1832. He was the son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May. He died in 1842 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹

     Mary Hephzbah Hilder was born circa 1841. She married May Colebrook, son of William Colebrook and Mary Ann May, in 1866 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She died in 1874 in Guildford, Surrey, England.^2,3

     Ada Mary Colebrook was born in 1867 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of May Colebrook and Mary Hephzbah Hilder. She was the sister in law of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Strange in the 1901 census in 23 Clarendon Street, Leamington, Warwickshire, England. Ada was living on own means.²

     Emily May Colebrook was born on 13 February 1868 in Guildford, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of May Colebrook and Mary Hephzbah Hilder. She married George Nevill Strange in 1897 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England. She was the wife of George Nevill Strange in the 1901 census in 23 Clarendon Street, Leamington, Warwickshire, England. George was a hatter and hosier living wih his wife, daughter, sister in law and a boarder.³ She was the wife of George Nevill Strange in the 1911 census in Coombe Vale, Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, Sussex, England. George was a draper living with his wife and children and two domestic servants, a nurse and cook.⁴ Her husband George died on 19 July 1919 in Montpelier, North Street, Worthing, Sussex, England.^5,6 She died in 1968 in Worthing, Sussex, England, She aparently received two telegrams from the Queen.^7,8