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     Loelia Mary Ponsonby was born on 6 February 1902 in St James Palace, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frederick Ponsonby and Victoria Lily Hegan Kennard. Much of her childhood, in Wonersh after her grandfather bought Great Tangley Manor in 1905.¹ She married Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor on 20 February 1930 in St George Hanover Square, London, England, Hugh was a British landowner and one of the wealthiest men in the world and 2nd Duke of Westminster. Their best man was Winston Churchill. Hugh had been married twice before his marriage to Loelia.^1,3 She and Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor were divorced in 1947 after several years separation. There were no children from their marriage.⁴ Loelia was an expert needlewoman, a talent she had inherited from her mother. After her divorce she established herself in Send in Surrey and became a skillful hostess.¹ Loelia, Duchess of Westminster wrote a book about her early life called Grace and Favour and it was published in 1962.⁵ She married Martin Alexander Lindsay on 1 August 1969 in Surrey, England, Sir Martin Lindsay of Downhill was an artic explorer, Gordon Highlander, Conservative MP and Historian of the Baronetage.^1,6 Her husband Martin died in 1981 in Surrey, England.^1,7 She died on 1 November 1993 in Westminster, London, England, at age 91.^1,8

     Colonel Hegan Kennard purchased Great Tangley Manor in 1905.¹

     Charles Anthony Francis Fanshawe was born on 26 June 1926 in Hampstead, London, England.^1,2 He married Valerie S Tupholme in 1957 in Poole, Dorset, England.^1,3 Charles and Valerie came to Wonersh around 1967.¹ He died in October 1991 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 65 His death was sudden and unexpected.^1,4 He's ashes were buried on 11 October 1991 in St John the Baptist Churchyard, Wonersh, Surrey, England, following a service in the church.⁵

     Valerie S Tupholme married Charles Anthony Francis Fanshawe in 1957 in Poole, Dorset, England.^1,2 Charles and Valerie came to Wonersh around 1967.¹ She died on 1 November 2020 in Royal Surrey Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, after a short illness.³

     George Nevill Strange was born in 1872 in Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹ He married Emily May Colebrook, daughter of May Colebrook and Mary Hephzbah Hilder, in 1897 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England. He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 23 Clarendon Street, Leamington, Warwickshire, England. George was a hatter and hosier living wih his wife, daughter, sister in law and a boarder.² He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Coombe Vale, Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, Sussex, England. George was a draper living with his wife and children and two domestic servants, a nurse and cook.³ He died on 19 July 1919 in Montpelier, North Street, Worthing, Sussex, England.^4,5 His estate was probated on 11 September 1919 in London to his widow Emily May Strange, Ebenezer William Strange a draper and Edward Colebrook a butcher His effects were valued at 12,549 13s 3d.⁵

     Mary Hilder Strange was born in 1898 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Colebrook. She was the daughter of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Strange in the 1901 census in 23 Clarendon Street, Leamington, Warwickshire, England.² She was the daughter of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Strange in the 1911 census in Coombe Vale, Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, Sussex, England.³

     Joan Colebrook Strange was born on 12 August 1902 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Colebrook. She was the daughter of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Strange in the 1911 census in Coombe Vale, Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, Sussex, England.² She died in June 1994 in Worthing, Sussex, England, at age 91.³

     Kathleen Haidee Strange was born on 25 February 1904 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Colebrook. She was the daughter of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Strange in the 1911 census in Coombe Vale, Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, Sussex, England.² Kathleen attended London University and then became a civil servant and among other posts, was housing manager in Chelsea in 1941.³ Kathleen wrote a book called 'The Clinbing Boys' about child chimney sweeps, published in August 1982. She edited a volume of many versions of the 23rd Psalm, including some in dialect and wrote published article on a writing master's book, found at Great Tangley Manor and then put into the Victoria and Albert Museum.³ She died on 11 June 2003 in Kent, England, at age 99.^4,3

     Kenneth Nevill Strange was born on 28 July 1907 in Worthing, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Colebrook. He was the son of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Strange in the 1911 census in Coombe Vale, Liverpool Gardens, Worthing, Sussex, England.² He married Helen R W Smith in 1935 in Worthing, Sussex, England.³ He died on 19 June 1981 in 25 Offington Avenue, Worthing, Sussex, England, at age 73.^4,5 His estate was probated on 25 September 1981 in London. His effects were valued as £56,285.

     Helen R W Smith married Kenneth Nevill Strange, son of George Nevill Strange and Emily May Colebrook, in 1935 in Worthing, Sussex, England.¹

     Henry James Sage was born on 4 October 1868 in Kensington, London, England.¹ His father, a clerk, later became a manager in a firm of builders and surveyors. Sage received lessons from an artist named Montague.² He married Kate Stuart on 14 September 1898 in Guildford, Surrey, England, after they married Henry and Kate lived in Shalford for about 12 years, then moved to Bramley. When at Shalford Henry was closely associated with the Methodist Church of which he was a circuit steward. On moving to Bramley he identified himself with Wonersh Congregational Church.^3,4 It is understood that Henry Sage was commissioned to paint an oil painting for Major Sudbury and his family of Wonersh Street looking up towards the Grantley Arms.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Craigness, Station Road, Shalford, Surrey, England. Henry was an artist living with his wife and son.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Craigness, Station Road, Shalford, Surrey, England. Henry was a landscape artist living with his wife and children.⁷ Most of his favourite paintings were commissioned. Favourite subjects included Guildford High Street, Abbot's Hospital, Castle Archway Guildford, Abbot's Hospital, Witley Parish Church. and many Churches. In many Canadian homes there are examples of his work bought by Canadian Officers when stationed at Witley Camp. In his early days his pictures were in oils or black and white, but for many years he confined himself to water colours.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Henry was listed as living at Fernlea, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his wife Kate. Henry was a landscape artist.⁸ The Congregational Monthly of October 1940 stated they were glad to have Henry and Kate worshipping with them. Henry was the organist in the church for a while.⁹ His wife Kate died in 1943 in Surrey, England.¹⁰ He died on 22 July 1953 in 17 Oak Tree Road, Milford, Surrey, England, at age 84.^11,12 His estate was probated on 1 October 1953 in Winchester to his son Rowland Durbin Sage and agricultural worker and Arthur Leonard Sage and engineer surveyor. His effects were valued at £781 12s 11d.¹²

     Kate Stuart was born on 26 March 1874 in Ash, Surrey, England.¹ She married Henry James Sage on 14 September 1898 in Guildford, Surrey, England, after they married Henry and Kate lived in Shalford for about 12 years, then moved to Bramley. When at Shalford Henry was closely associated with the Methodist Church of which he was a circuit steward. On moving to Bramley he identified himself with Wonersh Congregational Church.^2,3 She was the wife of Henry James Sage in the 1901 census in Craigness, Station Road, Shalford, Surrey, England. Henry was an artist living with his wife and son.⁴ She was the wife of Henry James Sage in the 1911 census in Craigness, Station Road, Shalford, Surrey, England. Henry was a landscape artist living with his wife and children.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Kate was listed as living at Fernlea, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her husband Henry. Henry was a landscape artist.⁶ The Congregational Monthly of October 1940 stated they were glad to have Henry and Kate worshipping with them. Henry was the organist in the church for a while.⁷ She died in 1943 in Surrey, England.⁸

     Lilian Dora Sage was born on 21 February 1912 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry James Sage and Kate Stuart. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lilian Dora Sage was listed as living at Fernlea, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her parents.² She died in 1972 in Surrey, England.³

     George James Nesbitt was born in 1855 in Dulwich, London, England.¹ He was the son of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Cox. He married Katherine Lees on 26 April 1882 in St Thomas, Leesfield, Lancashire, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Lees, Alice M Radcliffe, Fred M Nesbitt , J Crompton Lees and Edith J Nesbitt. George was listed as a Gentleman like his father Alexander. Katherine's father Joseph Lees was also a Gentleman.² He died on 24 August 1923 in 44 Onslow Road, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.^3,4 His estate was probated on 2 February 1924 to his widow Katherine and his effects were valued at £2,905 2s 3d.⁴

     Katherine Lees married George James Nesbitt, son of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Cox, on 26 April 1882 in St Thomas, Leesfield, Lancashire, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Lees, Alice M Radcliffe, Fred M Nesbitt , J Crompton Lees and Edith J Nesbitt. George was listed as a Gentleman like his father Alexander. Katherine's father Joseph Lees was also a Gentleman.¹ Her husband George died on 24 August 1923 in 44 Onslow Road, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.^2,3 She received the probate of the estate of George James Nesbitt on 2 February 1924 to his widow Katherine and his effects were valued at £2,905 2s 3d.³

     Colin M Mace was born in 1939 in Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Cyril Mace and May Elizabeth Cole. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Colin M Mace was listed as living at The Lodge, Barnett Hill, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his parents.² He died in 1956 in Surrey, England.³ He was buried on 16 March 1956 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 746.⁴

     Oswald Mace was born circa 1880 in Todenham, Gloucestershire, England. He married Sarah Elizabeth Diaper in 1905 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England. Oswald was a leaded light maker living with his wife and children and a boarder.²

     Sarah Elizabeth Diaper was born circa 1870 in Leicestershire, England. She married Oswald Mace in 1905 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England.¹ She was the wife of Oswald Mace in the 1911 census in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England. Oswald was a leaded light maker living with his wife and children and a boarder.²

     Queenie Mace was born in 1907 in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Oswald Mace and Sarah Elizabeth Diaper. She was the daughter of Oswald Mace and Sarah Elizabeth Mace in the 1911 census in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England.²

     Donald Harold Mace was born in 1908 in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England.¹ He was the son of Oswald Mace and Sarah Elizabeth Diaper. He was the son of Oswald Mace and Sarah Elizabeth Mace in the 1911 census in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England.² He married Laura D M Webb in 1932 in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England.³ He died in 1960 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.⁴

     Sybil M Mace was born in 1912 in Little Compton, Gloucestershire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Oswald Mace and Sarah Elizabeth Diaper.