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     Mary Ann Goodchild was born on 14 September 1856 in Bermondsey, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Goodchild and Sarah Twycross.² She was the daughter of Henry Goodchild and Sarah Goodchild in the 1861 census in 3 Chalbury Road, Newington, London, England.³ She married George Gray, son of William Gray, on 17 October 1880 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. the ceremony was witnessed by Samuel White and Hannah Rannan. George was a carter and gave his address as Wonersh. Mary gave her address as Slaugham, Crawley in Sussex.⁴ She was the wife of George Gray in the census of 3 April 1881 7 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the wife of George Gray in the 1891 census in Tannery Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England. George was a labourer in the tannery living with his wife and children. The family had two lodgers George Poulter a fellow labourer in the tannery and James Carpenter a bricklayers labourer.⁶ She was the wife of George Gray in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. George was a Tanner living with his wife and children.⁷ Her husband George died in 1902 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁸ She was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 23 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Mary was working at the laundry living with three of her children in her five roomed home.⁹ Mary Ann Gray and her son Job were living in 23 Lawnsmead in 1927 with William Henry and Eliza Wells, her brother in law and sister.¹⁰ Mary was living in 23 Lawnsmead with her son in law William and daughter Jane.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary was listed as living at 23 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Mary is listed as uncapacitated living with her married daughter Jane Herbert.¹¹ She died in 1946 in Surrey, England.¹² She was buried on 24 January 1946 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹³

     George Gray was born in 1881 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild. He was baptised on 12 November 1882 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a labourer.² He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1891 census in Tannery Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. George was a farm labourer.⁴ He married Ada Revere, daughter of George Revere, on 4 June 1906 in St Matthais, Earls Court, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Revere and Charlotte Revere. George was a coachman and gave his address as 23 Lawnsmead, Wonersh. Ada gave her address as 13 Hogarth Place.^5,6 He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in The Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a domestic coachman living with his wife and three young children in their three roomed home. Little Henry only three months.⁷ George signed up in Guildford on 19 January 1915 to join the 8th Battery Royal Field Artillary no 79384. He gave his address as 1 Lawnsmead. He was 5 foot 6½ inches tall, weighed 114 pounds, had a chest measurement of 37 inches. he had a sallow complexion, born eyes and hair. he had a mole on the right side of his abdomen.⁸ He was discharged on 15 March 1915 as not likely to become an efficient soldier. His charactor was good. Apparently he suffered from incontinence of urine which led to him giving up cycle riding and now found that his duties as a driver brought on the old trouble.⁸ He died in 1955 in Surrey, England.⁹

     Harry Gray was born on 2 December 1885 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild. He was baptised on 14 February 1886 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a labourer.³ He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1891 census in Tannery Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Harry was a stable boy.⁵ He married May Mourant, daughter of George Mourant, in 1909 in Preston, Sussex, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Henry and Bute Gasson.^6,2 He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 28 Coombe Terrace, Preston, Sussex, England. Harry and his wife and sister were llisted as a second household in the same house as the newly married George and Allen Knight. Both George and Harry were soldiers and their wives domestic cooks. Harry was a Private in 4th Irish Dragoon Guards.⁷ Harry service number 1025 in 4th Irish Dragoon Guards was listed as a prisoner of war in the daily listing of 10 May 1915 previously reported as missing.⁸ The Parish Magazine of January 1918 reported 'Corporal H Gray of 4th(RI) Dragoon Guards, has been removed to Switzerland, after 3 years 8 months captivity in Germany. He went to France with the original BEF on 15 August 1914 and was wounded in the back of the knee at the battle of Mons on 24 August when he was captured by the Germans.⁹'

     William Gray was born in 1888 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild. He was baptised on 11 November 1888 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a labourer.² He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1891 census in Tannery Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. William was a tanner.⁴ He appeared in the 1911 census in Sheerness Garrison, Sheerness, Kent, England. He was a Gunner.⁵

     Phyllis Elizabeth Anne Wells was born on 12 July 1928 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Wells and Eliza Gray. She was baptised on 2 September 1928 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father as a woodmaker.² She married Leon Paul Cotton, son of Frederick Cotton and Phyllis Amy Janes, on 16 June 1951 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Henry Wells and Douglas Frederick Cotton. Leon like his father Frederick Cotton was a motor engineer. Phyllis father Henry William Wells was a Carpenter. The couple initially lived with Phylis's parents in 2 Lawnsmead but moved to 23 New Road in 1982. Phyllis was the cashier book keeper for Grinstead's butcher on Wonersh Common.^3,4 From at least 1957-82 Leon, Phyllis and their son Graham lived in 2 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ By 1983 Leon and Phyllis were living.⁵ She died on 26 August 2007 in 23 New Road, Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 79.^4,6

     Job Gray was born in 1895 in Shalford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild. He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Mary Ann Gray in the 1911 census in 23 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ Mary Ann Gray and her son Job were living in 23 Lawnsmead in 1927 with William Henry and Eliza Wells, her brother in law and sister.⁴ He witnessed the marriage of Jane Gray and William Thomas Herbert on 26 November 1927 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵

     Minnie Gray was born on 29 December 1896 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild. She was baptised on 7 March 1897 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, her father was a turner.² She was the daughter of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was the sister of Henry Gray in the 1911 census in 28 Coombe Terrace, Preston, Sussex, England.⁴ She married Alfred Charles Ireland, son of Elizabeth Mary Rose Ireland, on 25 December 1920 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Gray and Jane Gray. Alfred was a stoker and stated his father was Alfred Ireland a telephone worker. Minnie stated her father George Gray was a deceased farmer. Both Minnie and Alfred gave their address as Wonersh.^5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Minnie was listed as living at 6 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband Alfred. Alfred was a house painter living with his wife and children.⁷ She died in 1981 in Surrey, England.⁸

     Jane Gray was born on 28 October 1900 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild. She was the daughter of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Mary Ann Gray in the 1911 census in 23 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She married William Thomas Herbert, son of George Herbert, on 26 November 1927 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Job Gray and Frederick Herbert. William was in the Royal Navy based at Portsmouth, his father George Herbert was a chauffeur. Jane's father George Gray was deceased but had been a tanner.⁴ Mary was living in 23 Lawnsmead with her son in law William and daughter Jane.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Jane Herbert was listed as living at 23 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her mother Jane is listed as many married women 'unpaid domestic working.⁶' She died in 1958 in 23 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ She was buried on 18 November 1958 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 807 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁸

     William was a labourer on his sons marriage register in 1880.¹

     Henry Goodchild was born circa 1858 in Newington, London, England. He was the son of Henry Goodchild and Sarah Twycross.¹ He was the son of Henry Goodchild and Sarah Goodchild in the 1861 census in 3 Chalbury Road, Newington, London, England.²

     John Gray was born in 1890 in Shalford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild. He was the son of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1891 census in Tannery Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England.²

     Amy Gray was born on 16 September 1883 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild. She was the daughter of George Gray and Mary Ann Gray in the 1891 census Tannery Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England.³ She married Alfred Decimus Pigeon, son of Edwin Pigeon, on 31 January 1903 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Gray and Clara Merritt. Alfred was a private soldier.⁴ She was the wife of Alfred Decimus Pigeon in the 1911 census in 9a Stanhope Road, Worthing, Sussex, England. Alfred was a furniture van man living with his wife and son. Ivy Margaret Smith aged 3 was boarding with them in their four roomed home.⁵ Her husband Alfred died in 1939 in Surrey, England.⁶ She died in 1972 in Surrey, England.⁷

     Ada Revere was born on 6 March 1882 in Kensington, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Revere.² She married George Gray, son of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild, on 4 June 1906 in St Matthais, Earls Court, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Revere and Charlotte Revere. George was a coachman and gave his address as 23 Lawnsmead, Wonersh. Ada gave her address as 13 Hogarth Place.^3,4 She was the wife of George Gray in the 1911 census in The Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a domestic coachman living with his wife and three young children in their three roomed home. Little Henry only three months.⁵ Her husband George died in 1955 in Surrey, England.⁶ She died in 1971 in Surrey, England.⁷

     George was described as a painter on his daughters marriage register.¹

     Ada Georgina Gray was born on 7 August 1907 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Gray and Ada Revere. She was the daughter of George Gray and Ada Gray in the 1911 census in The Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She married George D Hester in 1933 in Guildford, Surrey, England.³

     Frederick Gray was born on 24 May 1909 in Kensington, London, England.¹ He was the son of George Gray and Ada Revere. He appeared in the household of George Gray and Ada Gray in the 1911 census in The Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.²

     Henry William Gray was born on 4 January 1911 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Gray and Ada Revere. He was the son of George Gray and Ada Gray in the 1911 census in The Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was baptised on 15 April 1911 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a coachman.³

     Alfred Decimus Pigeon was born in 1880 in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, England.¹ He was the son of Edwin Pigeon. He married Amy Gray, daughter of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild, on 31 January 1903 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Gray and Clara Merritt. Alfred was a private soldier.² He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 9a Stanhope Road, Worthing, Sussex, England. Alfred was a furniture van man living with his wife and son. Ivy Margaret Smith aged 3 was boarding with them in their four roomed home.³ He died in 1939 in Surrey, England.⁴

     Edwin Pigeon died before 1903.¹

     Alfred Henry Percival Pigeon was born in 1906 in Worthing, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Alfred Decimus Pigeon and Amy Gray. He was baptised on 3 June 1906 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Alfred Decimus Pigeon and Amy Pigeon in the 1911 census in 9a Stanhope Road, Worthing, Sussex, England.³ He married Edith Henbest in 1934 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ He died in 1956 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Audrey Amy Pigeon was born in 1904 in Worthing, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Decimus Pigeon and Amy Gray. She died in 1905 in Worthing, Sussex, England.²

     Winifred Jane Gray was born on 12 August 1913 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Gray and Ada Revere. She was baptised on 12 October 1913 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a coachman.³ She married Alfred J Shires in 1934 in Surrey, England.⁴ She died in 1938 in Chichester, Sussex, England.⁵

     May Mourant was born circa 1885 in France. She was the daughter of George Mourant.¹ She married Harry Gray, son of George Gray and Mary Ann Goodchild, in 1909 in Preston, Sussex, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Henry and Bute Gasson.^2,1

     Dorothy Smallridge was born on 21 November 1906 in Godalming, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Smallridge and Fanny Nash. She was baptised on 6 January 1907 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, the family lived in Ormonde Road, Godalming, her father was a gardener.² She was the daughter of John Smallridge and Fanny Smallridge in the 1911 census in Ormonde Road, Godalming, Surrey, England.³ She married George Henry Pearce in 1934 in Surrey, England.⁴ She died in June 1987 in Surrey, England, at age 80.⁵