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     Robert James Simms was born on 23 February 1923 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Isaac Simms and Ivy Mabel Raggett. He was baptised on 6 May 1923 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the family came from Blackheath and his father was a carpenter.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Robert James Simms was listed as living at Green Lane Bungalow, Green Lane, Guildford, Surrey, England, with his parents Robert was a driller and lathe hand.³ He married Olive Marie Pidgeon in 1945 in Wolverhampton, Warwickshire, England.⁴ He died in 1971 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Kathleen Simms was born on 14 August 1921 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Isaac Simms and Ivy Mabel Raggett. She was baptised on 18 September 1921 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a cabinet maker.² She married Thomas E Baldaro in 1939 in Surrey, England.³ She died in April 1984 in Surrey, England, at age 62.⁴

     George James Vesey was born on 12 July 1923 in Lambeth, London, England.¹ He married Joan G H Simms, daughter of Harry Simms and Louisa Emily Mansell, in 1945 in Lambeth, London, England.² His wife Joan died in 1957 in Wandsworth, London, England.³ He died in May 2006 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, at age 82.⁴

     Henry A Davis married Roma Bessie Simms, daughter of Harry Simms and Louisa Emily Mansell, in 1941 in Lambeth, London, England.¹

     Bryan E Hayward married Doreen M Simms, daughter of Harry Simms and Louisa Emily Mansell, in 1945 in Croydon, Surrey, England.¹

     Albert Charles Risbridger was born in 1875 in Worplesdon, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Alfred Risbridger and Harriett Kearns. He was baptised on 26 September 1875 in St Mary, Worplesdon, Surrey, England, his parents were listed as Alfred and Harriet Risbridger.² He was the son of Alfred Risbridger and Harriett Risbridger in the 1881 census in Stoughton, Surrey, England.³ He married Emily Edwards, daughter of Thomas Edwards and Martha Hankins, on 28 November 1896 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Downes and Lillie May Edwards. Albert was a labourer like his father Alfred Risbridger. Emily's father Thomas Edwards was also a labourer.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 81 Drummond Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. Albert was a general labourer living with his wife and children.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 4 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Albert was a general a labourer living with his wife and 7 of his 8 children born before 1911.⁶ His wife Emily died in 1947 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁷ He died in 1954 in 4 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁸ He was buried on 3 December 1954 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹

     Emily Edwards was born in 1873 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Edwards and Martha Hankins. She married Albert Charles Risbridger, son of Alfred Risbridger and Harriett Kearns, on 28 November 1896 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Downes and Lillie May Edwards. Albert was a labourer like his father Alfred Risbridger. Emily's father Thomas Edwards was also a labourer.² She was the wife of Albert Charles Risbridger in the 1901 census in 81 Drummond Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. Albert was a general labourer living with his wife and children.³ She was the wife of Albert Charles Risbridger in the 1911 census in 4 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Albert was a general a labourer living with his wife and 7 of his 8 children born before 1911.⁴ She died in 1947 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.⁵ She was buried on 14 July 1947 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶

     Emily Lillian Risbridger was born in 1897 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Edwards. She was the daughter of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Risbridger in the 1901 census in 81 Drummond Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Risbridger in the 1911 census in 4 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³

     William Douglas Risbridger was born on 1 January 1901 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Edwards. He was the son of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Risbridger in the 1901 census in 81 Drummond Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Risbridger in the 1911 census in 4 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England.³ He was baptised on 2 December 1913 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his siblings Alice, Annie, Edward and Edith their father was a painter.⁴ He died in 1977 in Surrey, England.⁵ He was buried on 3 May 1977 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 989.⁶

     Thomas Edwards married Martha Hankins on 2 October 1858 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Punter and Charlotte Woodger. Thomas was a labourer like his father Daniel. Martha's father James Hankins was also a labourer.¹

     Martha Hankins married Thomas Edwards on 2 October 1858 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Punter and Charlotte Woodger. Thomas was a labourer like his father Daniel. Martha's father James Hankins was also a labourer.¹

     Molly Risbridger was born in 1926 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Charles Risbridger and Annie Durant. She married Kenneth L Maxted on 15 September 1945 in St Martins, Blackheath, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by S Risbridger and A J Hay. Kenneth was a soldier living in Bordon, his father Albert Maxted was a coal merchant. Molly's father Albert Charles Risbridger was a bricklayer.^2,3

     Kenneth L Maxted was born circa 1922. He married Molly Risbridger, daughter of Albert Charles Risbridger and Annie Durant, on 15 September 1945 in St Martins, Blackheath, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by S Risbridger and A J Hay. Kenneth was a soldier living in Bordon, his father Albert Maxted was a coal merchant. Molly's father Albert Charles Risbridger was a bricklayer.^1,2

     Robin Risbridger was born on 9 June 1937 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Charles Risbridger and Annie Durant. He was baptised on 25 July 1937 in St Martins, Blackheath, Surrey, England, his father was a bricklayer and the family lived in Holly Hedge in Blackheath.² He married Jennifer Errett in April 1989 in Surrey, England.³⁴

     Ronald Risbridger was born in 1928 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Albert Charles Risbridger and Annie Durant. He died in 1934 in Chilworth, Surrey, England.² He was buried on 25 April 1934 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 98a.³

     Ernest Risbridger was born on 13 June 1912 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Edwards. He was baptised on 24 November 1912 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a painter and the family lved in Blackheath.² He married Flora Lilian Macdonald on 28 January 1939 in St Martins, Blackheath, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Risbridger, Alexander Ross, John Macdonald amd Emily Risbridger. Ernest was a bricklayer living in 4 Mitchell Cottages and his father Albert Charles Risbridger was a painter. Flora lived in The Forest King in Blackheath. Her father John Macdonald was a hotel keeper.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ernest was listed as living at 5 Weston Square, Albury, Surrey, England, with his wife Flora. Ernest was a builders labourer.⁴ He died on 22 March 1987 in 5 Weston Square, Albury, Surrey, England, at age 74.^5,6 His estate was probated on 3 June 1987 in Winchester his effects did not exceed £40,000.⁶

     Mons Rosa Risbridger was born on 26 December 1914 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Edwards. She married George William John Fellowes on 27 May 1939 in St Martins, Blackheath, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by E G Risbridger and RHH Goodchild. George was a lorry driver and his father John William Fellowes was deceased but had worked as a carman. Mons 'father Albert Charles Risbridger was a painter.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mons was listed as living at 36 Ludlow Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, with her husband George. George was a lorry driver.³ She died on 18 February 1953 in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 38 her usual address was 36 Ludlow Road in Guildford.^4,5 Her estate was probated on 4 May 1953 Administration papers were issued in London to her husband George William John Fellowes a brewery lorry driver. Her effects were valued at £336 12 10d.⁵

     Elsie Risbridger was born in 1919 in Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Charles Risbridger and Emily Edwards. She married Arthur George Dorey on 17 February 1940 in St Martins, Blackheath, Surrey, England, ter the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Izzard and Ernest Risbridger. Arthur was a bricklayer living in 12 Roke Lane, Witley, his father George Edward Dorey was a labourer. Elsie as a domesric servant living in 4 Mitchell Cottages. Her father Albert Charles Risbridger was a painter.²