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     Abraham Lassam was born circa 1836 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England. He was the son of James Lassam and Leah Balchin. He was baptised on 24 October 1836 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, the family lived in Horseblock Hollow and his father was a labourer.¹ He married Harriett Field, daughter of Michael Field, on 1 October 1859 in St Peter and St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Abriel ? Jones and Mary Anne Dewdney. Abraham was a labourer like his father James Lassam. Harriet's father Michael Field was also a labourer. Both Abraham and Harriet came from Ewhurst.^2,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Holly hock, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Abraham was a a labourer living with his wife and children, little Edwin was just 10 months old. His brother William Lassam and neice Leith Stamp was also in the household with a servant Alice Stedman.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Green Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Abraham was a carter living with his wife and children with one boarder John Field was is listed as afflicted.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in No 1 Knowle View, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Abraham was a carter living with his wife and grandson Albert C Dicker, brother in law John Field and a lodger William Eustace a domestic coachman.⁶ He died in 1897 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁷ He was buried on 8 July 1897 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.⁸

     Harriett Field was born circa 1837 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Michael Field. She married Abraham Lassam, son of James Lassam and Leah Balchin, on 1 October 1859 in St Peter and St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Abriel ? Jones and Mary Anne Dewdney. Abraham was a labourer like his father James Lassam. Harriet's father Michael Field was also a labourer. Both Abraham and Harriet came from Ewhurst.^1,2 She was the wife of Abraham Lassam in the 1871 census in Holly hock, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Abraham was a a labourer living with his wife and children, little Edwin was just 10 months old. His brother William Lassam and neice Leith Stamp was also in the household with a servant Alice Stedman.³ She was the wife of Abraham Lassam in the census of 3 April 1881 Green Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of Abraham Lassam in the 1891 census in No 1 Knowle View, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Abraham was a carter living with his wife and grandson Albert C Dicker, brother in law John Field and a lodger William Eustace a domestic coachman.⁵ She married William Tidy, son of Martha Tidy, on 4 August 1900 in St Peter and St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Stedman and Lucy Parsons. William was a labourer like his father Samuel Tidy. Harriett's father Michael Field was also a labourer.^6,2 She was the wife of William Tidy in the 1901 census in Ewhurst Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. William was a farm labourer living with his wife.⁷ She was the wife of William Tidy in the 1911 census in Gadbridge, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. William was a wood dealer living with his wife and Amelia Roberts a sick nurse was staying with them.⁸ She died in 1918 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁹

     Abraham Lassam was born circa 1860 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. He was the son of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field. He was a son of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Lassam in the 1871 census in Holly hock, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field in the 1881 census in Green Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Abraham was a painter.² He witnessed the marriage of William Stedman and Alice Lassam on 25 December 1886 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³

     Mary Jane Lassam was born circa 1863 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field. She was a daughter of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Lassam in the 1871 census in Holly hock, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹

     Ellen Lassam was born circa 1864 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field. She was a daughter of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Lassam in the 1871 census in Holly hock, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She witnessed the marriage of William Stedman and Alice Lassam on 25 December 1886 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.²

     Alice Lassam was born in 1865 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field. She was a daughter of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Lassam in the 1871 census in Holly hock, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She married William Stedman, son of David Stedman, on 25 December 1886 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Abraham Lassam and Ellen Lassam. William was a carpenter living in South Harting in Hampshire. His father Davd Stedman was a labourer. Alice's father Abraham Lassam was also a labourer living in Cranleigh.³ She was the wife of William Stedman in the 1891 census in 2 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. William was a carpenter living with his wife and children. Charlotte Steadman a widow aged 66 was listed as a monthly nurse and they had a lodger Alfred Dicker aged 24 and a painter journeyman.⁴ She was the wife of William Stedman in the 1901 census in 2 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. William was a carpenter living with his wife and children. Little Cecil was four months old.⁵ She was the wife of William Stedman in the 1911 census in 2 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. William was a carpenter living with his wife and children.⁶ She died in 1942 in Surrey, England.⁷

     Edwin Lassam was born circa 1870 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. He was the son of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field. He was a son of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Lassam in the 1871 census in Holly hock, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field in the 1881 census in Green Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.²

     James Lassam married Leah Balchin on 14 December 1831 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Sarah Child and William Range. Leah came from Dorking.¹

     William Stedman was born in 1864 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of David Stedman. He married Alice Lassam, daughter of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field, on 25 December 1886 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Abraham Lassam and Ellen Lassam. William was a carpenter living in South Harting in Hampshire. His father Davd Stedman was a labourer. Alice's father Abraham Lassam was also a labourer living in Cranleigh.² He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 2 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. William was a carpenter living with his wife and children. Charlotte Steadman a widow aged 66 was listed as a monthly nurse and they had a lodger Alfred Dicker aged 24 and a painter journeyman.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 2 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. William was a carpenter living with his wife and children. Little Cecil was four months old.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 2 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. William was a carpenter living with his wife and children.⁵

     Leah Balchin married James Lassam on 14 December 1831 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Sarah Child and William Range. Leah came from Dorking.¹

     John Field was born circa 1838 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. He was the son of Michael Field. He appeared in the household as a boarder of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Field in the 1881 census in Green Lane, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Abraham was a carter living with his wife and children with one boarder John Field was is listed as afflicted.¹ He was brother in law of Abraham Lassam and Harriett Lassam in the 1891 census in No 1 Knowle View, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.²

     William Tidy was born circa 1842 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. He was the son of Martha Tidy. He was baptised on 25 August 1844 in Abinger, Surrey, England, William was listed as base born son of Martha Tidy.¹ He married Frances Lawrence in 1868 in Midhurst, Sussex, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in The Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. William was a hoopmaker living with his wife and children Little Mary Ann was just 3 weeks old. They had a lodger George Lawrence who was a farm labourer.³ His wife Frances died in 1879 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census. William was an agricultural labourer living with his sister Martha who was acting as housekeeper, his wife had recently died.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Ewhurst Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. William was an agricultural farm labourer was living with three of his children.⁶ He married Harriett Field, daughter of Michael Field, on 4 August 1900 in St Peter and St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Stedman and Lucy Parsons. William was a labourer like his father Samuel Tidy. Harriett's father Michael Field was also a labourer.^7,8 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Ewhurst Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. William was a farm labourer living with his wife.⁹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Gadbridge, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. William was a wood dealer living with his wife and Amelia Roberts a sick nurse was staying with them.¹⁰ His wife Harriett died in 1918 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹¹ He died in 1926 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹²

     Frances Lawrence was born circa 1842 in Easebourne, Sussex, England. She married William Tidy, son of Martha Tidy, in 1868 in Midhurst, Sussex, England.¹ She was the wife of William Tidy in the 1871 census in The Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. William was a hoopmaker living with his wife and children Little Mary Ann was just 3 weeks old. They had a lodger George Lawrence who was a farm labourer.² She died in 1879 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.³

     Alfred James Tidy was born circa 1869 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Tidy and Frances Lawrence. He was the son of William Tidy in the 1881 census.¹

     Mary Ann Tidy was born circa 1870 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of William Tidy and Frances Lawrence. She died in 1963 in Surrey, England.¹

     Martha Tidy was born circa 1850 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Martha Tidy. She was the sister of William Tidy in the 1881 census. Martha was housekeeper.¹

     Jesse Tidy was born in 1872 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Tidy and Frances Lawrence. He was the son of William Tidy in the 1881 census.² He was the son of William Tidy in the 1891 census in Ewhurst Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. Jesse was a gardener.³ He married Heymer Jane Carter in 1901 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.⁴ He died on 2 September 1949 in The Cot, Tismans Corner, Rudgwick, Sussex, England, his usual address was Dalton Hill Cottages in Albury.^5,6 His estate was probated in November 1949 in London to Francis Joseph Parkes a painter. His effects were valued at £1,878 9s 1d.⁶

     Heymer Jane Carter married Jesse Tidy, son of William Tidy and Frances Lawrence, in 1901 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹

     Walter Tidy was born circa 1875 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Tidy and Frances Lawrence. He was the son of William Tidy in the 1881 census.¹ He was the son of William Tidy in the 1891 census in Ewhurst Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. Walter was a general labourer.² He died in 1957 in Surrey, England.³

     Lucy Tidy was born in 1878 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Tidy and Frances Lawrence. She was the daughter of William Tidy in the 1881 census.² She was the daughter of William Tidy in the 1891 census Ewhurst Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England.³ She married George William Parsons on 17 September 1898 in St Peter and St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Tidy and Mary Ann Tidy George was a gardener and his father William Parsons was a labourer. Lucy was a domestic servant and her father William Tiday as a labourer.^4,5 She was the wife of George William Parsons in the 1901 census in Garlands Cottages, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and daughter.⁶ She was the wife of George William Parsons in the 1911 census in Garlands Cottages, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and daughter.⁷ She died in 1925 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁸

     George William Parsons was born in 1873 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England.¹ He married Lucy Tidy, daughter of William Tidy and Frances Lawrence, on 17 September 1898 in St Peter and St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Tidy and Mary Ann Tidy George was a gardener and his father William Parsons was a labourer. Lucy was a domestic servant and her father William Tiday as a labourer.^2,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Garlands Cottages, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and daughter.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Garlands Cottages, Ewhurst, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and daughter.⁵ He died in 1959 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Arthur Tidy was born circa 1880 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Tidy and Frances Lawrence. He was the son of William Tidy in the 1881 census.¹ He was the son of William Tidy in the 1891 census in Ewhurst Green, Ewhurst, Surrey, England.²

     Gertrude Alice Stedman was born on 8 August 1889 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Stedman and Alice Lassam. She was the daughter of William Stedman and Alice Stedman in the 1891 census 2 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Stedman and Alice Stedman in the 1901 census in 2 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³ She married Solomon Charles Hutchings in 1923 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Gertrude was listed as living at 3 Brodherst Cottages, Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, with her husband Solomon. Solomon was a house painter and decorator.⁵ Her husband Solomon died in 1961 in Surrey, England.⁶ She died in 1972 in Surrey, England.⁷