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     Sidney George Cumper was born on 21 November 1902 in Albury, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Cumper and Annie Shurlock. He was the son of Charles Cumper and Annie Cumper in the 1911 census in Albury Heath, Albury, Surrey, England.² Sidney was a page and footman to Queen Mary from 1925 to 1953 and amassed a lovely collection of royal photographs. This album went up for sale by auction by Reeman Dansie in 2008 and were expected to fetch more than £600. The pictures included very informal pictures of the royal family.^3,4 He married Beryl Miriam Anderson on 7 August 1939 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, Queen Mary sent a signed portrait of herself, a portrait of King George V., and a canteen of cutlery to a couple married at King's Lynn, Norfolk. The bridegroom, Sidney George Cumper, of Albury, Surrey, has been in the service of Queen Mary for 10 years. His bride was Beryl Anderson, a King's Lynn photographer's assistant.^5,6 He appeared on the National Register of 29 September 1939 in Badminton House, Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England, During the Second World War, George VI wished his mother to be evacuated from London. Although she was reluctant, she decided to live at Badminton House, Gloucestershire, with her niece, Mary Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort, the daughter of her brother Lord Cambridge. Her personal belongings were transported from London in seventy pieces of luggage. Her household, which comprised fifty-five servants, occupied most of the house, except for the Duke and Duchess's private suites, until after the war. George could be found on the register as one of her footmen, his new wife was staying in the High Street.⁷ He died on 17 December 1961 in Lynbury, 171 Cornwall Road, Ruislip Manor, Middlesex, England, at age 59.^8,9 His estate was probated on 21 February 1962 in Oxford to Beryl his widow. His estate was valued at £3,856 18s 6d.⁹

     Amy Kate Cumper was born in 1905 in Albury, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Cumper and Annie Shurlock. She was the daughter of Charles Cumper and Annie Cumper in the 1911 census in Albury Heath, Albury, Surrey, England.² She married Henry L P Chandler in 1929 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.³ She died on 15 October 1963 in Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, her usual address was 16 Mere Road, Upper Wolvercote.^4,5 Her estate was probated on 13 February 1964 in Oxford to her brother Walter Charles Cumper a retired decorator and sister Ada Rosalind Blackburn wife of George Horace Edmund Blackburn. Her estate was valued at £4,105.⁵

     Ada Rosaline Cumper was born on 10 April 1908 in Albury, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Cumper and Annie Shurlock. She was the daughter of Charles Cumper and Annie Cumper in the 1911 census in Albury Heath, Albury, Surrey, England.³ She married George Horace Edmund Blackburn, son of George Blackburn, on 15 December 1934 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Walter Cumper, Leslie Hurst and Louisa Blackburn. George was a carpenter from Farncombe and his father also George was a haulage contractor. Ada was living in Albury and her father Charles had died.^4,5 She received the probate of the estate of Amy Kate Chandler on 13 February 1964.⁶ Her husband George died in December 1977 in Surrey, England.⁷ She died in May 1987 in Taunton Dene, Somerset, England, at age 79.⁸

     Violet Lizzie Smith was born on 20 May 1895.¹ She married Walter Charles Cumper, son of Charles Cumper and Annie Shurlock, in 1928 in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England.² Walter and Violet lived in 1929 through to 1931 in Albury Heath.³ Walter and Violet lived with their daughter Muriel in 1934 - 1938 little Barbara was born in 1936.³ Her husband Walter died in 1967 in Surrey, England.⁴ She died in 1984 in Surrey, England.⁵

     George Parsons was born circa 1862 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England. He married Fanny Warner in 1889 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Lincoln's Hill, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and 2 month old daughter. Horace his brother, a plumber and painter was living with them.² He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Conduct Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and children.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 5 St Catherines Valley, Guildford, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and their six surviving children.⁴

     Fanny Warner was born circa 1865 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England.¹ She married George Parsons in 1889 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.² She was the wife of George Parsons in the 1891 census in Lincoln's Hill, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and 2 month old daughter. Horace his brother, a plumber and painter was living with them.³ She was the wife of George Parsons in the 1901 census in Conduct Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and children.⁴ She was the wife of George Parsons in the 1911 census in 5 St Catherines Valley, Guildford, Surrey, England. George was a domestic gardener living with his wife and their six surviving children.⁵ She died in 1952 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Florence Ada Parsons was born in 1891 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Warner.² She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Parsons in the 1891 census Lincoln's Hill, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Parsons in the 1901 census in Conduct Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.⁴

     Minnie Rose Parsons was born in 1893 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Warner.² She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Parsons in the 1901 census in Conduct Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.³

     Thomas Sydney Parsons was born in 1895 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.² He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Warner.¹ He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Parsons in the 1901 census in Conduct Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Warner in the 1911 census in 5 St Catherines Valley, Guildford, Surrey, England. Thomas was an errand boy.⁴

     Arthur John Parsons was born in 1896 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Warner.² He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Parsons in the 1901 census in Conduct Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Warner in the 1911 census in 5 St Catherines Valley, Guildford, Surrey, England. Arthur was an errand boy.⁴

     Ettie Alice Parsons was born on 23 October 1899 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Warner.² She was baptised on 17 December 1899 in St Mary, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England, her father was a gardener.³ She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Parsons in the 1901 census in Conduct Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Warner in the 1911 census in 5 St Catherines Valley, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁵ She married Albert Richardson on 9 October 1926 in St Mary, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William James Richardson and George Parsons. Albert was a gardener living at Church House, West Horsley and his father Albert Richardson as a gardener. Ettie lived at 6 Castle Street in Guildford, her father George Parsons was a gardener.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ettie was listed as living at 168 Salisbury Road, New Forest, Hampshire, England, with her husband Albert. Albert was a Canal labourer.⁷ She died in November 1992 in New Forest, Hampshire, England, at age 93.⁸

     Annie May Parsons was born in 1901 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Warner.² She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Warner in the 1911 census in 5 St Catherines Valley, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ She married William James Richardson on 26 December 1929 in St Mary, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Reginald Richardson and George Parsons. William was a gardener living at 24 Old Dean Road in Camberley. His father Albert Richardson was a labourer. Annie lived at 6 Castle Street in Guildford . Her father George Parsons was a gardener.⁴

     Albert Edward Parsons was born on 14 June 1902 in Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Warner.² He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Warner in the 1911 census in 5 St Catherines Valley, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ He married Nellie E Wootton in 1927 in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert was listed as living at The Gardens Holowfield, Guildford, Surrey, England, with his wife Nellie. Alber was a gardener - chauffeur.⁵ His wife Nellie died in 1984 in Surrey, England.⁶ He died on 22 May 1991 in 5 The Valley, St Catherines, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 88.^7,8 His estate was probated on 12 August 1991 in Brighton. His effects were valued at £125,000.⁸

     Winifred Mary Parsons was born in 1907 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Warner.² She was the daughter of George Parsons and Fanny Warner in the 1911 census in 5 St Catherines Valley, Guildford, Surrey, England.³

     Percy George Parsons was born in 1892 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Warner. He was baptised on 1 May 1892 in St Mary, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.² He was the son of George Parsons and Fanny Parsons in the 1901 census in Conduct Green, Chiddingfold, Surrey, England.³

     William Russell Parsons was born in 1859 in Hatherleigh, Devon, England, I believe his parents were Joseph a Mason and former bricklayer and Elizabeth Parsons.^1,2,3 He married Jane Gatheridge in 1879 in Plymouth, Devon, England.⁴ He married Margaret Gatheridge in 1889 in Plymouth, Devon, England.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Crapston House, Crapston Terrace, Tavistock, Devon, England. William was a general labourer living with his family.⁶ His wife Margaret died in 1901 in Plymouth, Devon, England.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 42 Elrungton Street, Plymouth, Devon, England. William was a poulterer living with his family.⁸ He died in 1923 in Holsworthy, Devon, England.⁹

     Margaret Gatheridge was born in 1870 in St Austell, Cornwall, England.^1,2 She married William Russell Parsons in 1889 in Plymouth, Devon, England.³ She was the wife of William Russell Parsons in the 1891 census in Crapston House, Crapston Terrace, Tavistock, Devon, England. William was a general labourer living with his family.⁴ She died in 1901 in Plymouth, Devon, England.⁵