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     Florence May Plyer was born on 1 October 1908 in Godstone, Surrey, England.¹ She appeared on the National Register of 29 September 1939 in 7 Globe Road, Woodford, Essex, England, She was living with her future husband and father in law. Her parents, Bertram and Cissie Plyer were living next door in No 5. Bertram was a wood cabinet maker.² She married Arthur S Covey, son of Arthur Sidney Covey and Ethel Moore, in 1946 in Essex, England.³ Her husband Arthur died on 20 December 1958 in St Marks Hospital, Finsbury, London, England.^4,5 She received the probate of the estate of Arthur S Covey on 5 March 1959 in London to Florence May Covey his widow his effects were valued at £1217 11s0d.⁵

     Geraldine Betty Cain was born on 29 August 1924 in Beckenham, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of Harold Newman Cain and Hilda Rose Prest.² Harold and Hilda took their two children Nigel and Geraldine to Wonersh in 1927.³ Betty attended St Catherine's School in Bromley from the age of 7 until she was 12 in 1936.⁴ Betty then went to a boarding school in Eastbourne called Ridcross and evacuated with them to Felstone. Betty only stayed a year here as she came home to be with her parents.⁴ During the latter part of the war Betty worked in the drawing room for Vickers. She drove Barnes Wallis about and drew the bouncing bombs although at the time she did not know that was what they were.⁴ After the war Betty left Vickers and went to Northcote Farm and looked after her fathers accounts.⁴ Harold and Hilda moved in 1945 with their daughter to live in Northcote Farm in Shamley Green until at least 1959.⁵ She married Peter Anthony Nicholson on 7 June 1947 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by H N Cain and Natalie Nicholson. Peter was the General Manager of an import/export firm living in Compton, his father Reginald Nicholson was deceased but had retired. Geraldine's father Harold Newman Cain was a manufacturer. They had a big wedding with about 150-200 people, they could not all get in the Church. Betty was driven to the church by Frank, known as Ido Nash the local taxi driver who had a wonderful old car. Betty met Peter through her brother Nigel. They were in the same squadron and Nigel brought him home occasionally.^6,4,7 Peter and Betty set up home in Meadow Bank, Shamley Green after they married until 1953.⁸ Peter and Betty moved into Northcote Farm 1956-9.⁸ Peter and Betty were living in 1961-2 into Chinthurst Cottage in Chinthurst Lane.⁸ Peter and Betty moved into New Barn in 1981.⁸ Betty lived in New Mead, The Street in Wonersh Jill moved into Wonersh Cottage next to her mother in October 2008.³ She died in September 2022 in Surrey, England, at age 98.³ The funeral of Geraldine Betty Nicholson took place on 21 October 2022 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.³

     Peter Anthony Nicholson was born on 5 February 1923 in Godalming, Surrey, England. He married Geraldine Betty Cain, daughter of Harold Newman Cain and Hilda Rose Prest, on 7 June 1947 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by H N Cain and Natalie Nicholson. Peter was the General Manager of an import/export firm living in Compton, his father Reginald Nicholson was deceased but had retired. Geraldine's father Harold Newman Cain was a manufacturer. They had a big wedding with about 150-200 people, they could not all get in the Church. Betty was driven to the church by Frank, known as Ido Nash the local taxi driver who had a wonderful old car. Betty met Peter through her brother Nigel. They were in the same squadron and Nigel brought him home occasionally.^1,2,3 Peter and Betty set up home in Meadow Bank, Shamley Green after they married until 1953.⁴ After the war Peter joined a firm that made Christmas decoratons and lights. Then he joined his father in law's firm and was responsible for the Belfast Factory where they made academic gowns. Sadly the troubles in Ireland forced the factory to close.² Peter and Betty moved into Northcote Farm 1956-9.⁴ Peter and Betty were living in 1961-2 into Chinthurst Cottage in Chinthurst Lane.⁴ Peter and Betty moved into New Barn in 1981.⁴ He died in October 2001 in Chichester, Sussex, England, at age 78.⁵

     Harold Newman Cain was born on 19 June 1896 in Ilford, Essex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Newman.¹ He was the son of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Cain in the 1901 census in 36 Toronto Road, Ilford, Essex, England.³ Ernest and Ada and their sons Harold and Douglas were recorded on the electoral rolls as living in Lindhurst in Chobham, Surrey. Ada Ernest and Douglas were still there in 1922. Harold had moved out and was married.⁴ He married Hilda Rose Prest, daughter of Stanley Faber Prest and Emily Charlotte Jullion, in 1921 in Bromley, Kent, England.⁵ Harold and Hilda took their two children Nigel and Geraldine to Wonersh in 1927.⁶ Harold and Hilda are listed on electoral rolls as living in New Barn, Wonersh in 1927 to 1945. It is understood when they moved there the house was called The Elms and they changed it to New Barn.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Harold was listed as living at New Barn, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his wife Hilda. Harold was a Handkerchief and Scarf Manufacturer living with his wife.⁷ Harold and Hilda were still living in 1945 in New Barn. Their newly widowed daughter in law was living with them.⁸ Harold and Hilda moved in 1945 with their daughter to live in Northcote Farm in Shamley Green until at least 1959.⁹ Harold travelled on board 'Queen Elizabeth' to New York leaving Southampton on 31 October 1947. He was listed as a manufacturer, born in Ilford and living in Guildford.¹⁰ Harold and Hilda boarded 'Rangitoto' in London on 3 January 1950 bound for Wellington New Zealand. Harold was a Company Director of J A S Ridley Cain and Son 54 New Broad Street EC2. They travelled in Class One.¹¹ He died in 1983 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹² The funeral of Harold Newman Cain took place on 9 February 1983 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹³

     Hilda Rose Prest was born on 26 July 1894 in Bromley, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of Stanley Faber Prest and Emily Charlotte Jullion. She was the daughter of Stanley Faber Prest and Emily Charlotte Prest in the 1901 census in 17 Southend Road, Beckenham, Kent, England.² She married Harold Newman Cain, son of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Newman, in 1921 in Bromley, Kent, England.³ Harold and Hilda took their two children Nigel and Geraldine to Wonersh in 1927.⁴ Harold and Hilda are listed on electoral rolls as living in New Barn, Wonersh in 1927 to 1945. It is understood when they moved there the house was called The Elms and they changed it to New Barn.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Hilda was listed as living at New Barn, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband Harold. Harold was a Handkerchief and Scarf Manufacturer living with his wife.⁶ Harold and Hilda were still living in 1945 in New Barn. Their newly widowed daughter in law was living with them.⁷ Harold and Hilda moved in 1945 with their daughter to live in Northcote Farm in Shamley Green until at least 1959.⁸ Harold and Hilda boarded 'Rangitoto' in London on 3 January 1950 bound for Wellington New Zealand. Harold was a Company Director of J A S Ridley Cain and Son 54 New Broad Street EC2. They travelled in Class One.⁹ Her husband Harold died in 1983 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹⁰ She died in 1986 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹¹ The funeral of Hilda Rose Cain took place on 13 March 1986 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹²

     Nigel Harold Cain was born in 1922 in Bromley, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Harold Newman Cain and Hilda Rose Prest. Harold and Hilda took their two children Nigel and Geraldine to Wonersh in 1927.² Nigel had been educated at Bradfield College and volunteered shortly after the outbreak of war to join the airforce. He was with the first British Airforce cadets that went to America to learn to fly. He learned in Alabama, but then went to Canada to complete his training.^3,4 He married Joy Louisa Taplin in Alabama, USA, Nigel and Joy moved to England and made their home in New Barn, Wonersh with Nigel's parents.^5,3 Nigel and James R Mace, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Mace of Portsmouth Road in Guildford were members of the 7th Aviation Cadet Class who graduated from the Advanced Flying School, Craig Field, Selma in Alabama and were awarded their diplomas and U.S. Army Air Corps and R.A.F. “wings” insignia by Lieut.-Colonel Julian B. Haddon. post commander, at a brief graduation ceremony. Cadets Mace and Cain specialized in fighter training, and included in their course of instruction were aerial and ground gunnery, tactical and combat formations, and high altitude missions.⁶ He died on 22 December 1943 Nigel was a Flying Officer in RAF Volunteer Reserve 129 Squadron. This Squadron was a fighter squadron equipped with Spitfires that had moved to the Orkneys to provide local air defence between September 1942 and February 1943. The squadron then returned to the south coast to resume an escort role. Anti-shipping strikes were also carried out at this time. In June 1943 the squadron had become one of the founding members of Second Tactical Air Force, the British contribution to the massive Allied air fleets created to support the D-Day landings.⁵ He was buried in Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery, Hautot-sur-Mer, France.⁵ Flying Officer Nigel Harold Cain RAF was reported missing from air operations in an article in the Surrey Advertiser of 8 January 1944.⁷ Sadly Nigel was never to see his son who was born on 2 May 1944.² His estate was probated on 19 September 1944 in New Barn, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in Llandudno to National Provincial Bank. His address was New Barn in Wonersh and his estate was valued at £653 8s 8d.⁸ Nigel's name appears on the roll of honour in St John the Baptist Church in Wonersh and Shamley Green War Memorial.²

     Ernest Harry Cain was born in 1867 in Godmanchester, Huntingdonshire, England.² He was the son of John Cain and Emma Lucas. He was the brother of Sarah Louise Cain in the 1881 census in 24 St Margaret Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.³ He married Ada Eleanor Newman in 1892 in Staines, Middlesex, England.^1,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 36 Toronto Road, Ilford, Essex, England. Ernest was a Cotton handkerchief Agent living with his wife and four children. Agnes Jacklin a domestic general servant was living with them.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 65 Eastwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, England. Ernest was a manufacturers agent in cotton goods living with his wife and three of his children a nursery governess and servant.⁶ Ernest and Ada and their sons Harold and Douglas were recorded on the electoral rolls as living in Lindhurst in Chobham, Surrey. Ada Ernest and Douglas were still there in 1922. Harold had moved out and was married.⁷ He died on 26 June 1938 in Heatherdown, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Devon, England.^8,9 His estate was probated on 3 August 1938 in Exeter to his widow Ada and Winifred Mary Chisholm-Batten, wife of Edmund Rodolph Chisholm-Batten and Harold Newman Cain a handkerchief manufacturer. His effects were valued at £14,985 3s 6d.⁹

     Ada Eleanor Newman was born on 13 September 1871 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. She married Ernest Harry Cain, son of John Cain and Emma Lucas, in 1892 in Staines, Middlesex, England.^1,2 She was the wife of Ernest Harry Cain in the 1901 census in 36 Toronto Road, Ilford, Essex, England. Ernest was a Cotton handkerchief Agent living with his wife and four children. Agnes Jacklin a domestic general servant was living with them.³ She was the wife of Ernest Harry Cain in the 1911 census in 65 Eastwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, England. Ernest was a manufacturers agent in cotton goods living with his wife and three of his children a nursery governess and servant.⁴ Ernest and Ada and their sons Harold and Douglas were recorded on the electoral rolls as living in Lindhurst in Chobham, Surrey. Ada Ernest and Douglas were still there in 1922. Harold had moved out and was married.⁵ Her husband Ernest died on 26 June 1938 in Heatherdown, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, Devon, England.^6,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ada was listed as living at Hazelford Wilton Hill, Taunton, Somerset, England, Ada was living with her companion Edith Smart.⁸ She died on 2 March 1943 in Court House, Thornfalcon, Somerset, England, at age 71.^7,9 Her estate was probated on 20 May 1943 in Llandudno to Winifred Mary Chisholm-Batten wife of Rudolph Chisholm-Batten and Harold Newman Cain. Her effects were valued at £551 17s 4d.⁷

     Winifred Mary Cain was born on 9 March 1893 in Islington, London, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Newman.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Cain in the 1901 census in 36 Toronto Road, Ilford, Essex, England.⁴ She was the daughter of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Cain in the 1911 census in 65 Eastwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, England.⁵ She married Edmund Rodolph Chisholm-Batten in 1920 in Chertsey, Surrey, England.^3,6 She died in 1975 in Taunton, Somerset, England.⁷

     Evelyn Amie Cain was born on 2 December 1893 in Ilford, Essex, England.² She was the daughter of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Newman.¹ She was the daughter of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Cain in the 1901 census in 36 Toronto Road, Ilford, Essex, England.³ She was the daughter of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Cain in the 1911 census in 65 Eastwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, England.⁴ She married Leslie Rayner Smith in 1925 in Cuckfield, Sussex, England.^5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Evelyn was listed as living at 8 Durban Road, Beckenham, Kent, England, with her husband Leslie. Leslie was a jobbing gardener, Eleanor was a daily domestic maid.⁷ Leslie and Evelyn retired and went to livve in Wisborough Green in Sussex.⁵

     Thomas Walter Douglas Cain was born in 1898 in Ilford, Essex, England.² He was the son of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Newman.¹ He was the son of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Cain in the 1901 census in 36 Toronto Road, Ilford, Essex, England.³ Ernest and Ada and their sons Harold and Douglas were recorded on the electoral rolls as living in Lindhurst in Chobham, Surrey. Ada Ernest and Douglas were still there in 1922. Harold had moved out and was married.⁴ He married Claudine Evelyn Sparrow in 1927 in Cuckfield, Sussex, England.⁵ He died in 1951 in Surrey, England.⁶

     John Vincent Cain was born in 1907 in Romford, Essex, England.¹ He was the son of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Newman. He was the son of Ernest Harry Cain and Ada Eleanor Cain in the 1911 census in 65 Eastwood Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, Essex, England.² John married and they had a daughter.³ John left Southampton on 28 August 1937 on board Statendam ound for New York. He gave his address as Gass Cottage in Weybridge, Surrey and his occupation was a salesman.⁴ He died in 1940 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.⁵

     John Cain was born circa 1816 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He married Emma Lucas. He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Water Mill, Standon, Hertfordshire, England. John was a collector of turnpike tolls living with his wife and daughter.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Toll House, Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. John was a collector of tolls living with his wife and children.² He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in The George, High Street, Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England. John was an inn keeper living with his wife and children, with a visitor, Lodger and one servant.³ He died on 25 February 1879 in Bedfordshire, England, he was an inn keeper.^4,5 His estate was probated on 19 May 1880 in Northampton by Emma Cain his widow the relict and executrix. Her estate was valued at under £300.⁴

     Sarah Louise Cain was born circa 1853 in Clapham, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Cain and Emma Lucas.¹ She was the daughter of John Cain and Emma Lucas in the 1861 census in Toll House, Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.² She was a daughter of John Cain and Emma Cain in the 1871 census in The George, High Street, Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England.³ She received the probate of the estate of Emma Cain on 16 March 1881.⁴ She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 24 St Margaret Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Sarah was a hotel keeper living with her sister and two brothers and a nephew Arthur Frederick aged 7, with one servant.⁵

     Ann Theresa Cain was born in 1859 in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England.² She was the daughter of John Cain and Emma Lucas.¹ She was the daughter of John Cain and Emma Lucas in the 1861 census in Toll House, Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.³ She was a daughter of John Cain and Emma Cain in the 1871 census in The George, High Street, Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England.⁴ She was the sister of Sarah Louise Cain in the 1881 census in 24 St Margaret Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Annie was assistant hotel keeper.⁵ She married Samuel Mason Green on 11 October 1881 in Saint Mary, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.^6,7 She died on 4 June 1902 in 6 Ruskin House, Ardville Road, Brixton, London, England.^8,9 She was buried on 7 June 1902 in Norwood Cemetery, Norwood Road, Lambeth, London, England.⁸ Her estate was probated on 19 June 1902 Administration papers were issued in London to her husband Samuel Mason Green an asphalte merchant. Her effects were valued at £59 18s 3d.¹⁰

     George Robert Cain was born in 1865 in Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Cain and Emma Lucas.² He was a son of John Cain and Emma Cain in the 1871 census in The George, High Street, Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England.³ He was the brother of Sarah Louise Cain in the 1881 census in 24 St Margaret Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. Sarah was a hotel keeper living with her sister and two brothers and a nephew Arthur Frederick aged 7, with one servant.⁴

     Kenneth Josling Gillespie was born on 24 July 1922. Kenneth or Jock as he was affectionately known served for five years in WW1 in the Royal Artillery including landing in France on D Day. He then joined his father's firm of Chartered Accountants. After semi retirement he worked for RADA. He was President and Treasurer for the Bowls Club.¹ Tom and Ada bought their house in New Road (number 39) for £700.² Kenneth and Elizabeth got engaged in 1945 when Kenneth came home from the war. They first met at a tennis party in Esher.³ He married Elizabeth Florence Rees, daughter of Percy Montague Rees and Beatrice Tilley, on 4 December 1948 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by their fathers PM Rees and W E Gillespie. Kenneth was an articled clerk to a Chartered Accountant. Both Kenneth and Elizabeth's father were also Chartered Accountants. Elizabeth was taken to her wedding by the local taxi driver Frank Nash. He took the couple to the Dorchester Hotel for a nights stay before they took their honeymoon in Switzerland.^4,5 Kenneth and Elizabeth lived in The Barn in Wonersh in 1951-7. Converted by her father It was originally a barn in the Dower House grounds.⁶ Kenneth was a church warden at St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁷ He died on 30 April 1998 in Surrey, England, at age 75 after a morning's gardening. He had suffered from TB in early life which may had contributed to his early and sudden death.^8,1 A plaque was placed on a bench situated around Wonersh Bowling Green, stating he loved Wonersh Bowls Club.⁹