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     Kathleen Sarah Bodkin was born in 1887 in Tenterden, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Edwin Bodkin and Louise Jane Gibson. She was baptised on 14 October 1887 in Tenterden, Kent, England.² She was the daughter of Frederick Edwin Bodkin and Louise Jane Bodkin in the 1901 census in 98 Fellow Road, Hampstead, London, England.³ She was the daughter of Frederick Edwin Bodkin and Louise Jane Bodkin in the 1911 census in 2 Riverview Gardens, Barnes, London, England.⁴ She received the probate of the estate of Louise Jane Bodkin on 26 September 1953.⁵ She died in 1968 in Hampstead, London, England.⁶

     John Frederic Marlborough Bodkin was born in 1897 in St Johns Wood, London, England.¹ He was the son of Frederick Edwin Bodkin and Louise Jane Gibson. He was baptised on 14 June 1897 in St Mark, Westminster, London, England, his father was an artist and the family lived in 3 Hill Road.² He was the son of Frederick Edwin Bodkin and Louise Jane Bodkin in the 1901 census in 98 Fellow Road, Hampstead, London, England.³ He appeared in the household as a boarder in the 1911 census in Parkholme Fife Road, Mortlake, London, England. He was staying with Dr Shuttleworth, a medical officer who specialised in childrens diseases. He was with several other students. John was described like many others, as being a feeble individual since infancy.⁴

     William Peter Bodkin was born circa 1820 in Islington, London, England. He married Elizabeth Clowser in 1842 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Minton Lane, Marylebone, London, England. William was a GP living with his family and three servants.² He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in West Hill Place, Pancras, London, England. William was of no occupation, he was living with his wife, children a visitor, who married his daughter Charlotte and three servants.³ He died on 4 April 1900 in Pancras, London, England.^4,5 His estate was probated on 22 May 1900 in London to Rev William Douglas Bodkin a clerk, Frederick Edwin Bodkin a gentleman, Hertbert Peter Bodkin a solicitor and Archibald Henry Bodkin a barrister at law. His effects were valued at £119,218 0s 3d and was resworn in October 1900 £120,967 9s.⁵

     Elizabeth Clowser was born circa 1822 in Hampstead, London, England. She married William Peter Bodkin in 1842 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the wife of William Peter Bodkin in the 1871 census in Minton Lane, Marylebone, London, England. William was a GP living with his family and three servants.² She was the wife of William Peter Bodkin in the census of 3 April 1881 West Hill Place, Pancras, London, England.³

     Archibald Henry Bodkin was born on 1 April 1862 in Pancras, London, England.¹ He was the son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser. He was baptised on 27 April 1862 in St Anne, Hornsey, London, England, the family lived in Merton Lane and his father was described as an Esquire.¹ He appeared in the household of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1871 census in Minton Lane, Marylebone, London, England. William was a GP living with his family and three servants.² He was the son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1881 census in West Hill Place, Pancras, London, England. Archibald was an artistic pupil.³ He married Maud Beatrice Bush on 8 July 1891 in St Peters, Hampstead, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bodkin, Richard Bush, L Sophia Bodkin and Travers Humphries. Archibald as a barrister at law living in West Hill Place Highgate. His father William Peter Bodkin was a Gentleman. Maud lived in Belsize Park, her father Robert Whelen Bush was the Rector of St Alphye.⁴ He received the probate of the estate of William Peter Bodkin on 22 May 1900.⁵ Sir Archibald Henry Bodkin K C B died on 31 December 1957 in Beechers Croft, Rogate, Sussex, England, at age 95.^6,5 His estate was probated on 28 July 1958 in London to Hilary William Archibald Bodkin of no occupation, Christmas Humphresy a barrister at law and Wilfred Rutley Mowll a solictor. His effects were valued at "124,385 6s 1d.⁵

     Maud Beatrice Bush married Archibald Henry Bodkin, son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser, on 8 July 1891 in St Peters, Hampstead, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bodkin, Richard Bush, L Sophia Bodkin and Travers Humphries. Archibald as a barrister at law living in West Hill Place Highgate. His father William Peter Bodkin was a Gentleman. Maud lived in Belsize Park, her father Robert Whelen Bush was the Rector of St Alphye.¹

     Norah Mary Bodkin was born in 1868 in Pancras, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser. She was a daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1871 census in Minton Lane, Marylebone, London, England.² She was the daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1881 census in West Hill Place, Pancras, London, England.³ She married John Ravenshaw on 25 September 1902 in St Michael, Highgate, London, England, after the banns were read on 31 August, 7 and 14 September.⁴

     John Ravenshaw married Norah Mary Bodkin, daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser, on 25 September 1902 in St Michael, Highgate, London, England, after the banns were read on 31 August, 7 and 14 September.¹

     Herbert Peter Bodkin was born in 1856 in Highgate, London, England.¹ He was the son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser. He was a son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1871 census in Minton Lane, Marylebone, London, England.² He was the son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1881 census in West Hill Place, Pancras, London, England. Herbert was a law student.³ He married Mary Harrington Wheeler Bush on 2 July 1884 in Camden, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bodkin, Robert E Wheeler Bush, Katherine E Bodkin. Herbert was a solicitor and his father William P Bodkin was a Gentleman. Mary's father Robert Wheeler Bush was a clerk in holy orders.⁴ He received the probate of the estate of William Peter Bodkin on 22 May 1900.⁵

     Mary Harrington Wheeler Bush married Herbert Peter Bodkin, son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser, on 2 July 1884 in Camden, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bodkin, Robert E Wheeler Bush, Katherine E Bodkin. Herbert was a solicitor and his father William P Bodkin was a Gentleman. Mary's father Robert Wheeler Bush was a clerk in holy orders.¹

     Ellen Sophia Bodkin was born circa 1851 in Totteridge, London, England. She was the daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser. She was baptised on 4 February 1851 in St Michael, Highgate, London, England, her father was a gentleman.¹ She was a daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1871 census in Minton Lane, Marylebone, London, England.² She married William Cecil Wood on 14 December 1876 in St Michael, Highgate, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bodkin, Mary Wood, Charlotte E Bodkin, Frederick E Bodkin and Clara F Wood. William was a clerk in holy orders living in Crowthorne Beryshire. His father Robert Henry Wood was deceased but had been a surgeon. Ellen's father William Peter Bodkin was a Gentleman.³

     William Cecil Wood married Ellen Sophia Bodkin, daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser, on 14 December 1876 in St Michael, Highgate, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bodkin, Mary Wood, Charlotte E Bodkin, Frederick E Bodkin and Clara F Wood. William was a clerk in holy orders living in Crowthorne Beryshire. His father Robert Henry Wood was deceased but had been a surgeon. Ellen's father William Peter Bodkin was a Gentleman.¹

     Charlotte Elizabeth Bodkin was born circa 1854 in Pancras, London, England. She was the daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser. She was a daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1871 census in Minton Lane, Marylebone, London, England.¹ She married Edward William Charlton on 21 July 1886 in St Michael, Highgate, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bodkin, M H W Wytelwick, Fallon Percy Nightingale, W Cecil Wood. Edward was a gentleman from Wonersh and his father Dennis Rigden Charlton was a surveyor. Charlotte's father William Peter Bodkin was a gentleman.² She was the wife of Edward William Charlton in the 1891 census in 7 Springfield, Mill Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. Edward was a drawing and painting artist and sculptor living with his wife and one servant.³

     Edward William Charlton was born circa 1870 in Tonbridge, Kent, England. William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Bodkinappeared in the 1881 census in West Hill Place, Pancras, London, England. Edward was visiting the family, he was an artist and archetectural pupil and later married one of the daughters, Charlotte Bodkin.¹ He married Charlotte Elizabeth Bodkin, daughter of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser, on 21 July 1886 in St Michael, Highgate, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bodkin, M H W Wytelwick, Fallon Percy Nightingale, W Cecil Wood. Edward was a gentleman from Wonersh and his father Dennis Rigden Charlton was a surveyor. Charlotte's father William Peter Bodkin was a gentleman.² He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 7 Springfield, Mill Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. Edward was a drawing and painting artist and sculptor living with his wife and one servant.³

     Richard A Coleman married Dora Delphina Vincent, daughter of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen, in 1934 in Surrey, England.¹

     Myrtle Ivy Coller married Hubert Henry James Vincent, son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen, in 1916 in Australia.¹ Her husband Hubert died on 4 October 1917 in Zonnebeke, Belgium.^2,1,3 Myrtle remarried becoming Mrs M I Leery living at 72 Cargill Street, Victoria Park in Western Australia and went on to have a family in Australia.⁴

     Kathleen Marguerite ... married Gilbert Edwin Bodkin, son of Frederick Edwin Bodkin and Louise Jane Gibson.¹

     William Douglas Bodkin was born on 30 July 1844 in Marylebone, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser. He was baptised on 20 September 1844 in St Mary, Marylebone, London, England.¹ William was a scholar at Eton from 17 October 1863. His home address at the time was West Hill Place, Highgate. He passed his Matric. Michs. in 1863; Prizeman; B.A. (26th Wrangler) in 1867; M.A. in 1870. Ordained as a Deacon in 1869; a priest (London) 1870; he was Chaplain to Highgate School, 1869-84, and Assistant Master there 1869-84. Vicar of Ringwood with Bisterne, and Rector of Harbridge, Hampshire, 1884-1916; resigned. Rural Dean of Ringwood and Christchurch in 1909-16.³ He married Katherine Elizabeth Rawlins in 1875 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Grove Bank, Highgate, London, England. William was a clerk in holy orders and assistant master at Highgate School. He was living with hs wife and two children. They had 12 boarders and 7 servants including a Matron.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in The Square Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. William was a clerk in holy orders, the Vicar of Ringwood living with his wife, children and five servants.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in The Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. William was a church of England clergyman living with his wife , daughter and four servants.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in The Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. William was the vicar of Ringwood living with his wife and four servants.⁸ Rev William Douglas Bodkin died on 16 February 1919 in Western House, Odiham, Hampshire, England, at age 74.^9,10 His estate was probated on 24 April 1919 in London to William Theodore Douglas Bodkin an assistant master and Philip Harman Jackson a solicitor. His effects were valued at £13,580 5s. A further grant was issued on 26 May 1919 to Gerald Stuart Chomley Bodkin a civil engineer.¹⁰

     Katherine Elizabeth Rawlins was born in 1843 in Moseley, Worcestershire, England.¹ She married William Douglas Bodkin, son of William Peter Bodkin and Elizabeth Clowser, in 1875 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England.² She was the wife of William Douglas Bodkin in the census of 3 April 1881 Grove Bank, Highgate, London, England.³ She was the wife of William Douglas Bodkin in the 1891 census in The Square Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. William was a clerk in holy orders, the Vicar of Ringwood living with his wife, children and five servants.⁴ She was the wife of William Douglas Bodkin in the 1901 census in The Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. William was a church of England clergyman living with his wife , daughter and four servants.⁵ She was the wife of William Douglas Bodkin in the 1911 census in The Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England. William was the vicar of Ringwood living with his wife and four servants.⁶ She died on 13 August 1920 in Western House, Odiham, Hampshire, England.^7,8 Her estate was probated on 13 August 1920 in London to Gerald Stuart Chomeley Bodkin an engineer and Lucy Katherine Frances Jackson, wife of Philip Harman Jackson. Her effects were valued at £5,393 4s 8d.⁸

     William Theodore Douglas Bodkin was born on 29 January 1878 in St Pancras, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Douglas Bodkin and Katherine Elizabeth Rawlins. He was baptised on 13 March 1878 in St Michael, Highgate, London, England, his father was a clerk in holy orders and the family lived in Grove Bank in Highgate.¹ He was the son of William Douglas Bodkin and Katherine Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1891 census in The Square Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England.³ He appeared in the 1901 census in Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England. William was an assistant master at Eton College.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Willow brook, Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England. Along with Francis Dobbs and his mother. William and Francis were both assistant masters.⁵ He died on 28 October 1919 in Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England, at age 41 William was an Assistant Master at Eton College.^6,7,8 He was buried in Eton Cemetery, Eton, Berkshire, England.⁶ His estate was probated on 13 December 1919 in London to Gerald Stuart Chomeley Bodkin an engineer and Philip Harman a solicitor. His effects were valued at £7,290 7s 10d.⁷

     Lucy Katherine Frances Bodkin was born in 1879 in Highgate, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Douglas Bodkin and Katherine Elizabeth Rawlins. She was the daughter of William Douglas Bodkin and Katherine Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1891 census The Square Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England.² She was the daughter of William Douglas Bodkin and Catherine Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1901 census in The Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England.³ She married Philip Harman Jackson in 1906 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.⁴ She died on 14 June 1931 in 39 Lancaster Road, Hampstead, London, England.^5,6 Her estate was probated on 13 August 1931 to Edward Francis Jackson and Sydney Odling Jackson. Her effects were valued at £11,680 11s 8d.⁵

     Philip Harman Jackson was born in 1879 in Malton, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Lucy Katherine Frances Bodkin, daughter of William Douglas Bodkin and Katherine Elizabeth Rawlins, in 1906 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.² He died in 1968 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England.³

     Gerald Stuart Chomeley Bodkin was born in 1883 in Pancras, London, England.¹ He was the son of William Douglas Bodkin and Katherine Elizabeth Rawlins. He was the son of William Douglas Bodkin and Katherine Elizabeth Bodkin in the 1891 census in The Square Vicarage, Ringwood, Hampshire, England.² He married Blanche Mather in 1911 in Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.³ He died on 30 December 1939 in Chalfont and Geralds Cross Hospital, Geralds Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, his usual address was Hendrefechan i Gerrards Cross.^4,5 His estate was probated on 8 March 1940 in London to Blanche Bodkin a widow and Philip Harman Jackson a solicitor. His effects were valued at £12.619 5s5d.⁵

     Blanche Mather married Gerald Stuart Chomeley Bodkin, son of William Douglas Bodkin and Katherine Elizabeth Rawlins, in 1911 in Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.¹

     John Hill was born circa 1889 in Dormansland, Surrey, England.^1,2 John enlisted in East Grinstead on 9 January 1909. He was 5 foot 4 inches tall, weighed 133 lbs had a chest measurement of 37 inches, fresh complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. His records states he was recorded as absent on 1 April 1911. Was this because he sailed to Australia a few days previous.² John sailed on 26 May 1911 on 'Armadale' from London to Fremantle in Australia. He was described as a gardener aged 22.³ Johns record states he rejoined 10 August 1914 after being absent in Australia. He was promoted to Temporary Sergeant for the duration of the war and discharged on 6 November 1919.² He married Frances Evelina Vincent, daughter of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen, on 9 June 1919 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ernest Alfred Harwood and Beatrice Maud Lemon. John was a Sergeant in RASC, his father Robert Hill was a market gardener. Frances father Charles Vincent had died.^4,5 John and Frances were in 1925 living in 66 Queen Street, Bayswater, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.⁶ He died in 1962 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, his parents were listed as Robert and Matilda.¹