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     Edgar Fillis was born on 13 April 1866 in Brighton, Sussex, England.¹ He married Ellen Whittington in 1891 in Midhurst, Sussex, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 25 Stokenchurch Street, Fulham, London, England. Edgar was living with his wife and so and working as an Instructor Manual Trainer in woodwork.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 38 Ellerby Street, Fulham, London, England. Edgar was a Techinical instructor living with his wife and son.⁴ Edgar and Ellen lived in Downside on Wonersh Common from 1928 until Edgar's death in 1940. Edgar was a keen bowls player playing for Wonersh village bowls team and Castle Green club in Guildford.^5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edgar was listed as living at Downside, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his wife Ellen. Edgar was a retired handicraft instructor.⁷ He died on 8 January 1940 in Downside, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 73 Edgar's deathw as reported in The Surrey Advertiser.^8,9,6 The funeral of Edgar Fillis took place on 12 January 1940 in Brighton, Sussex, England, and his body was interred in the family vault.⁶ His estate was probated on 7 February 1940 in London to Ellen Fillis his widow. His effects were valued at £902 8s 5d.⁹

     Ellen Whittington was born on 21 August 1870 in Middleton, Sussex, England.¹ She married Edgar Fillis in 1891 in Midhurst, Sussex, England.² She was the wife of Edgar Fillis in the 1901 census in 25 Stokenchurch Street, Fulham, London, England. Edgar was living with his wife and so and working as an Instructor Manual Trainer in woodwork.³ She was the wife of Edgar Fillis in the 1911 census in 38 Ellerby Street, Fulham, London, England. Edgar was a Techinical instructor living with his wife and son.⁴ Edgar and Ellen lived in Downside on Wonersh Common from 1928 until Edgar's death in 1940. Edgar was a keen bowls player playing for Wonersh village bowls team and Castle Green club in Guildford.^5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ellen was listed as living at Downside, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband Edgar. Edgar was a retired handicraft instructor.⁷ Her husband Edgar died on 8 January 1940 in Downside, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^8,9,6 She received the probate of the estate of Edgar Fillis on 7 February 1940.⁹ She died on 16 October 1963 in Valley Hospital, Newhaven, Sussex, England, at age 93.^10,9 Her estate was probated on 22 April 1965 in London to her son Albert Fillis, a civil servant. Her effects were valued at £4,052.⁹

     Albert Fillis was born on 4 June 1892 in Brighton, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Edgar Fillis and Ellen Whittington. He was the son of Edgar Fillis and Ellen Fillis in the 1901 census in 25 Stokenchurch Street, Fulham, London, England.² He was the son of Edgar Fillis and Ellen Fillis in the 1911 census in 38 Ellerby Street, Fulham, London, England. Albert was a student teacher.³ He married Daisy A Philp in 1920 in Staines, Middlesex, England.⁴ He received the probate of the estate of Ellen Whittington on 22 April 1965.⁵ He died in 1971 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.⁶

     Daisy A Philp married Albert Fillis, son of Edgar Fillis and Ellen Whittington, in 1920 in Staines, Middlesex, England.¹

     Ellen Jane Butcher was baptised on 30 May 1841 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Woolgar and Mary Baverstock. She was the daughter of John Woolgar and Mary Butcher in the 1841 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She died in 1844 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was buried on 8 August 1844 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³

     Gilbert Edwin Bodkin was born on 29 July 1886 in The Elms, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Frederick Edwin Bodkin and Louise Jane Gibson. He was baptised on 1 September 1886 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was an artist.³ Gilbert was a keen photographer and went to Jesus College in Cambridge in 1901-1905.^4,2 He was the son of Frederick Edwin Bodkin and Louise Jane Bodkin in the 1901 census in 98 Fellow Road, Hampstead, London, England.⁵ Gilbert sailed on 'Magdalena' on 24 May 1911 from Southampton bound for Demerara.⁶ He returned to the UK arriving on 25 May 1914 in Southampton on board 'Oruba'. He was described as a biologist.⁷ Gilbert was a civil servant and sailed from Tilbury on board the ship called 'Trent' bound for Demerara in British Guyana.^8,6 He sailed to London on 28 April 1920 on board 'Quillota'. He was described as an Agriculturist and gave his address in the UK as 5a High Street, St Johns Wood in London NW.⁷ He married Kathleen Marguerite ...⁶ Gilbert and Kathleen sailed on 9 September 1920 from Dover on board 'Van Rensselaer' bound for Trinidad and Tobago.⁶ Gilbert arrived in London on 18 April 1922 on board 'Intaba', travelling first class from British Guyana. He was the Asistant Director of Agriculture and gave his address as 5a High Street, St Johns Wood.⁷ He married Dorothy C Benjamin in 1924 in Marylebone, London, England.⁹ Gilbert left Southampton on 28 September 1934 on board 'Carnarvon Castle' bound for Mauritius, he was listed as a Director aged 46.⁶ Gilbert and Dorothy sailed from Southampton on 27 May 1938 on 'Balmoral Castle' bound for South Africa. They gave their address as 3873 Finchley Road NW3, the ships manifest they planned to return to UK.⁶ Gilbert was awarded the OBE in 1942.⁴ Gilbert and Dorothy left Port Said in Egypt on board 'Almanzora' arriving in Southampton on 28 March 1947. They stated they had been resident in Mauritius. Gilbert was a civil servant and gave his address in the UK as c/o Colonial Office, Downing Street in London.⁷ Gilbert and Dorothy travelled first class on 'Capetown Castle' leaving Southampton on 21 August 1947 bound for South Africa. They gave their address as 48 Greenfield Gardens in London NW2.⁶ He died in 1955 in South Africa.¹⁰

     Mary Ann Butcher was baptised on 30 April 1828 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Woolgar and Mary Baverstock. She was the daughter of John Woolgar and Mary Butcher in the 1841 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.²

     Alfred Butcher was baptised on 30 December 1832 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Woolgar and Mary Baverstock. He was the son of John Woolgar and Mary Butcher in the 1841 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.²

     Beatrice Nelli Holdaway was born on 16 December 1876 in Stockbridge, Hampshire, England.¹ She married Frederick John Butcher, son of Henry Butcher and Elizabeth Hill, in 1917 in Romsey, Hampshire, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Beatrice was listed as living at Rectory Cottage, Kingsclere, Hampshire, England, with her husband Frederick. Frederick was a gardener.³

     Caroline Denyer married James Butcher, son of John Woolgar and Mary Baverstock, on 14 November 1868 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Moses Denyer who signed with his X and Harriett Clark. James was a gardener and his father John Butcher was a labourer. Caroline's father George Denyer was also a labourer.^1,2 She was the wife of James Butcher in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. James was a gardener living with his wife and young son. They were living next door to his brother Charles and his family.³ She was the wife of James Butcher in the census of 3 April 1881 Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of James Butcher in the 1891 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. James was an agricultural labourer living with his wife.⁵ She was the wife of James Butcher in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a cowman on the estate living with his wife.⁶ She was the wife of James Butcher in the 1911 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a domestic gardener living with his wife.⁷

     James Harold Butcher was born in 1869 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Butcher and Caroline Denyer. He was baptised on 3 October 1869 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was a son of James Butcher and Caroline Butcher in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of James Butcher and Caroline Butcher in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He married Mary Stemp, daughter of Edward Stemp and Emma Farnfield, on 17 April 1893 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Jessie Stemp and Frances Jarrah. James was a stoker and his father also James was a labourer. Mary's father Edward was a labourer.⁵

     Mary Jane Butcher was born in 1871 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Butcher and Caroline Denyer. She was baptised on 1 October 1871 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Butcher and Caroline Butcher in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³

     George Butcher was born in 1876 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Butcher and Caroline Denyer.¹ He was baptised on 21 May 1876 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Butcher and Caroline Butcher in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³

     Sarah Ockley was born circa 1835 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She married Charles Butcher, son of John Woolgar and Mary Baverstock, on 25 December 1858 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the wife of Charles Butcher in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. Charles was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and daughter.³ She was the wife of Charles Butcher in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. Charles was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and family. His brother James and family lived next door.⁴

     Mary Ann Butcher was born in 1859 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Butcher and Sarah Ockley. She was baptised on 2 October 1859 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Charles Butcher and Sarah Butcher in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was a daughter of Charles Butcher and Sarah Ockley in the 1871 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She died in 1925 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ She was buried on 19 January 1925 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 161 after a service in St John he Baptist.⁶