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     Florence Smallridge was born in 1910 in Godalming, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Smallridge and Fanny Nash. She was the daughter of John Smallridge and Fanny Smallridge in the 1911 census in Ormonde Road, Godalming, Surrey, England.² She married Ronald H Rothwell in 1935 in Surrey, England.³

     George Henry Pearce married Dorothy Smallridge, daughter of John Smallridge and Fanny Nash, on 1 August 1934 in St John, Busbridge, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Smallridge and Ethel Stewart. George was a solicitors clerk, his father George Thomas Pearce was retired. Dorothy's father John Smalllridge was a gardener.^1,2

     Edith Emma Vincent was born on 1 December 1881 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike. She was baptised on 21 October 1883 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1891 census High Path Road, Merrow, Surrey, England.³ She appeared in the 1901 census in Hindhead Road, Godalming, Surrey, England. As house maid for John and Jessie Marshall. John was an Assistant Schoolmaster.⁴ She married William Nash, son of William James Nash and Sarah Jane Bushby, in 1904 in Horsham, Sussex, England.⁵ She was the wife of William Nash in the 1911 census in 69 Hambro Road, Streatham, London, England. William was a baker living with his wife and two surviving children.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edith was listed as living at 6a High Street, Croydon, Surrey, England, with her husband William. William was a bakers roundsman.⁷ Her husband William died in 1955 in Surrey, England.⁸ She died in 1962 in Surrey, England.⁹

     William Charles Nash was born in 1905. He was the son of William Nash and Edith Emma Vincent. He was the son of William Nash and Edith Emma Nash in the 1911 census in 69 Hambro Road, Streatham, London, England.¹

     Edith May Nash was born in 1907. She was the daughter of William Nash and Edith Emma Vincent. She was the daughter of William Nash and Edith Emma Nash in the 1911 census in 69 Hambro Road, Streatham, London, England.¹

     Kathleen Maud Nash was born on 22 March 1915 in Croydon, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Nash and Edith Emma Vincent. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Kathleen Maud Nash was listed as living at 6a High Street, Croydon, Surrey, England, with her parents Kathleen was a shop assistant.² She married Henry Ernest Frederick Wood in 1941 in Surrey, England.³ Her husband Henry died in 1962 in Surrey, England.⁴ Kathleen M Wood lived with her daughter Valerie and James Constable at 60 The Chase, Beddington after her husband died.⁵ She died in 1999 in Croydon, Surrey, England.⁶

     Albert Vincent Nash was born in 1910 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ He was the son of William Nash and Edith Emma Vincent. He died in 1911 in Wandsworth, London, England.²

     Charles Vincent was born circa 1853 in Albury, Surrey, England. He was the son of George Vincent and Hannah Stedman. He was the son of George Vincent and Hannah Vincent in the 1861 census in Green Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was a son of George Vincent and Hannah Vincent in the 1871 census in Scotland Farm, Guildford, Surrey, England. Charles was an agricultural labourer.² He married Emma Pike on 31 March 1878 in Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William and Mary Ann Makin. Charles like his father was a labourer and gave his address as Shalford. Emma's father Thomas was a cab proprietor.^3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Woodbridge Hiill Cottages, Guildford, Surrey, England. Charles was a labourer living with his wife and two children. Little Edith was just four months old.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in High Path Road, Merrow, Surrey, England. Charles was a brickmaker living with his wife and children.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Charles was a labourer on the farm living with his wife and children.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 4 Shelley Terrace, Kempshott Road, Horsham, Sussex, England. Charles was a labourer living with his wife and two of his eight children. They had a boarder staying with them - Arthur Garman.⁸ He died in 1917 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁹

     Emma Pike was born circa 1852 in Knightsbridge, London, England. She married Charles Vincent, son of George Vincent and Hannah Stedman, on 31 March 1878 in Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William and Mary Ann Makin. Charles like his father was a labourer and gave his address as Shalford. Emma's father Thomas was a cab proprietor.^1,2 She was the wife of Charles Vincent in the census of 3 April 1881 Woodbridge Hiill Cottages, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ She was the wife of Charles Vincent in the 1891 census in High Path Road, Merrow, Surrey, England. Charles was a brickmaker living with his wife and children.⁴ She was the wife of Charles Vincent in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Charles was a labourer on the farm living with his wife and children.⁵ She was the wife of Charles Vincent in the 1911 census in 4 Shelley Terrace, Kempshott Road, Horsham, Sussex, England. Charles was a labourer living with his wife and two of his eight children. They had a boarder staying with them - Arthur Garman.⁶ Her husband Charles died in 1917 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁷ She died in 1993 in Horsham, Sussex, England.⁸

     Florence Amelia Vincent was born in 1879 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike. She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike in the 1881 census in Woodbridge Hiill Cottages, Guildford, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1891 census High Path Road, Merrow, Surrey, England.³ She appeared in the 1901 census in Hindhead Road, Godalming, Surrey, England. As house parlour maid for John and Jessie Marshall. John was an Assistant Schoolmaster.⁴ She married Arthur Clark on 2 January 1905 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Stevenson and Mary Jane Clark. Arthur was a salesman living at 51 Walnut Tree Close, his father George Clark was a brass and iron founder. Florence lived in Quarry Street. Her father Charles Vincent was a gamekeeper.⁵ She was the wife of Arthur Clark in the 1911 census in 31 Ailsa Avenue, St Margaret, Isleworth, Middlesex, England. Arthur was a furniture salesman living with his wife and daughter.⁶ She died in 1921 in Brentford, Middlesex, England.⁷

     Albert Charles Vincent was born in 1883 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike. He was the son of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1891 census in High Path Road, Merrow, Surrey, England.² He died in 1961 in Surrey, England.³

     Beatrice Mary Vincent was born in 1885 in Horsham, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike. She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1891 census High Path Road, Merrow, Surrey, England.²

     Amos Vincent was born on 18 November 1886 in Cotterills, Shere, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike. He was the son of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1891 census in High Path Road, Merrow, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Amos was a carriers boy.³ Amos arrived on 23 November 1907 in Liverpool on board Empress of Britain from Quebec in Canada. Amos was a farmer.⁴ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1911 census in 4 Shelley Terrace, Kempshott Road, Horsham, Sussex, England. Amos was a farm labourer.⁵ He married Lily Christobel Brown, daughter of James Foster and Emmeline Mitchell. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Amos was listed as living at Rockside, Green Road, Egham, Surrey, England, with his wife Lily. Amos was a gardener living with his wife and 7 children.⁶ His wife Lily died on 16 September 1941 in Botleys Park War Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey, England.^7,8 He died on 15 May 1950 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, at age 63.^9,10 He was buried in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.¹⁰

     Alice Vincent was born in 1889 in Merrow, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike. She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1891 census High Path Road, Merrow, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She married Alan D Jones in 1915 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁴

     Daisy Elizabeth Vincent was born on 20 May 1892 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike. She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She married Frank Parsons, son of William Parsons and Fanny Longhurst, on 31 July 1915 in St Stephen, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Arthur Clark, Harry Bridger and Bertha Annie Parsons. Frank was a joiner living at 14 Rymer Road, East Croydon. His father William Merrick Parsons was a crane driver. Daisy gave her address was Briars, Hartingdon Road. Her father Charles was listed as Albert Charles Vincent and was an inn keeper.³ Here is a lovely picture of Frank and Daisy with their son Basil.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Daisy was listed as living at 49 Moor Mead Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, with her husband Frank. Frank was a foreman joiner living with wife and two children with Frederick H G Francis born 31 August 1910 and aircraft fitter.⁵ She died on 30 April 1956 in Hostel of God, Clapham, London, England, at age 63.^6,7

     Kate Lily Vincent was born in 1895 in Merrow, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Pike. She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Emma Vincent in the 1911 census in 4 Shelley Terrace, Kempshott Road, Horsham, Sussex, England. Lillian was a domestic servant.³ She married William Ernest Vale in 1915 in Croydon, Surrey, England.⁴ She died on 29 December 1992.⁵

     Ronald H Rothwell married Florence Smallridge, daughter of John Smallridge and Fanny Nash, in 1935 in Surrey, England.¹

     Albert James Latham was born on 22 February 1889 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, his father worked in Portsmouth dockyard, an established Industrial Civil Servant.^1,2 He was the son of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Butler. He was the son of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Butler in the 1891 census in 73 Winchester Road, Portsea, Hampshire, England.³ He was the son of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Latham in the 1901 census in 68 Toronto Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.⁴ Albert served an apprenticeship in Pharmacy but did not like working in the shop too much. He sung in the church choir. When the Vicar of St Marks in Portsmouth, Dr J H G Randolph was made Bishop of Guildford he offered Albert the job of his Secretary - chauffeur.² He appeared in the household as a boarder of Robert William Oliver and Minnie Oliver in the 1911 census in South View, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Albert was Chaffeur and Private Secretary to Bishop of Guildford Estate Church.⁵ Albert served as a Private in Royal Army Service Corps enlisting on 15 August 1914.⁶ Privates Albert and William Latham with their Red Cross van which they drove in France. Albert kept a diary during the war.^2,7 After he was demobbed he was lodging in Woking, Albert sat for the permanent Civil Service examination and passed with high marks choosing to join the newly formed Air Ministry.² He married Maria Jane Evelyn May Edgington, daughter of William Harfield Edgington and Maria Bicknell, on 28 June 1922 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony performed by the Bishop of Guildford, was witnessed by James John Latham, William Harfield Edgington, Beatrice M H Randolph and Jane Edgington. Albert was a civil servant like his father. May made her own wedding dress.^8,9 Albert bought a Triumph motor cycle from an Army dump, mended it and added a sidecar in which he and May travelled to Cornwall for holidays.² Albert and May bought and lived in Horsell High Street at a house that they named Pentewen after their holiday there.² Albert bought a piece of land in 1927 in East Wittering and drew up plans and built a bungalow there where the family went for weekends. Albert was a fascinating man who, in his spare time, made crystal radio sets, cuckoo clocks. Being good at drawing he also drew up many architecture plans for people wanting to erect a building or extend, add to their property. He advertised as A J Latham - plans and specifications.² Albert bought a plot of land in Hullbrook Lane in Shamley Green, with an option on the next one. Albert drew up plans for a bungalow. It was built and completed in 1938, he named it Homeleigh. May's parents came to live with them until their deaths. It was not until 1966 that he built a pair of semi detached houses on the second plot.² During their lives Albert and May travelled extensively often taking their tent or VW camper van. They also did start a world sea cruise in 1976 but returned home by air from Cairo as May was unwell.² His wife Maria died on 16 February 1980 in Surrey, England.^10,2 In 1984 Arthur slipped up on black ice on his drive in Homeleigh, Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green and broke his hip. He was taken to Royal Surrey Hospital and had a plate and two pins put in. They were taken out later as they had worked loose. He wrote the story of his life when he got to his 100th birthday.² He died on 5 January 1990 in Eastlake Care Home, Nightingale Road, Godalming, Surrey, England.¹¹ His body was cremated at Guildford Crematorium on 15 January and his body was buried reunited with his wife and son in plot O4 on 22 January 1990 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹²

     Maria Jane Evelyn May Edgington was born on 12 May 1893 in Alton, Hampshire, England, her mother died giving birth to her.¹ She was the daughter of William Harfield Edgington and Maria Bicknell.² She was baptised on 19 July 1893 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, her father was a police constable.³ She was the daughter of William Harfield Edgington and Minnie Edgington in the 1901 census in Stroud Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of William Harfield Edgington and Minnie Edgington in the 1911 census in Upper House Farm, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. May was a dressmaker.⁵ She married Albert James Latham, son of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Butler, on 28 June 1922 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony performed by the Bishop of Guildford, was witnessed by James John Latham, William Harfield Edgington, Beatrice M H Randolph and Jane Edgington. Albert was a civil servant like his father. May made her own wedding dress.^6,7 Albert and May bought and lived in Horsell High Street at a house that they named Pentewen after their holiday there.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Maria Jane Evelyn May Latham was listed as living at Homeleigh, Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with her parents.⁹ During their lives Albert and May travelled extensively often taking their tent or VW camper van. They also did start a world sea cruise in 1976 but returned home by air from Cairo as May was unwell.⁸ She died on 16 February 1980 in Surrey, England, at age 86 she had been nursed by her husband for the past two years and had not seen a doctor.^10,8 She was buried on 20 February 1980 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, May was buried in the same grave as her son Peter in plot O4.⁸ Her husband Albert died on 5 January 1990 in Eastlake Care Home, Nightingale Road, Godalming, Surrey, England.¹¹

     Peter Harfield Latham was born on 30 October 1927 in Pentewen, Horsell High Street, Horsell, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Albert James Latham and Maria Jane Evelyn May Edgington. He was baptised on 18 December 1927 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, his father was a civil servant.³ Peter attended a private school in Guildford and passed into the Guildford Royal Grammar school.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Peter Harfield Latham was listed as living at Homeleigh, Hullbrook Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with his mother and grandparents.⁴ He died in 1943 in Burpham, Surrey, England, from leukaemia, sadly having been diagnosed only 10 days earlier.^5,2 He was buried on 20 February 1980 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, May was buried in the same grave as her son Peter in plot O4.²

     James John Latham was born in 1859 in Portsea, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of William James Latham and Jane Howard.² He was baptised on 23 October 1859 in St Mary, Portsea, Hampshire, England.³ He was the son of William James Latham and Jane Latham in the 1861 census in 8 Sun Street, Portsea, Hampshire, England.⁴ He appeared in the 1871 census in District Hospital School and Infirmary, Greenwich, London, England. As a scholar.⁵ He was the son of William James Latham in the 1881 census in 47 Victoria Street, Portsea, Hampshire, England. James was a blacksmith.⁶ He married Ellen Louisa Butler in 1883 in Portsea, Hampshire, England.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 73 Winchester Road, Portsea, Hampshire, England. John was a blacksmith living with his wife and two children.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 68 Toronto Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. James was a blacksmiths mate living with his wife and children.⁹ He was the father in law of William George Duckworth and Nellie Maud Duckworth in the 1911 census in 86 Chichester Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. James was a blacksmith.¹⁰ James was listed as Private no 33249 in the Royal Army Medical Corps on the medal and awards list.¹¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 86 Chichester Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. John was a retired civil servant living with his wife, son William adopted daughter Gladys Simmonds.¹² He died in 1942 in Gosport, Hampshire, England.¹³

     Ellen Louisa Butler was born in 1862 in Portsea, Hampshire, England.¹ She married James John Latham, son of William James Latham and Jane Howard, in 1883 in Portsea, Hampshire, England.² She was the wife of James John Latham in the 1891 census in 73 Winchester Road, Portsea, Hampshire, England. John was a blacksmith living with his wife and two children.³ She was the wife of James John Latham in the 1901 census in 68 Toronto Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. James was a blacksmiths mate living with his wife and children.⁴ She appeared in the household listed as mother in law of William George Duckworth and Nellie Maud Duckworth in the 1911 census in 86 Chichester Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.⁵ She was the wife of James John Latham in the 1921 census in 86 Chichester Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. John was a retired civil servant living with his wife, son William adopted daughter Gladys Simmonds.⁶ Her husband James died in 1942 in Gosport, Hampshire, England.⁷ She died in 1951 in Gosport, Hampshire, England.⁸

     William Latham was born on 29 May 1891 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Butler. He was the son of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Latham in the 1901 census in 68 Toronto Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.² William enlisted on 2 December 1914 into Royal Army Medical Corps 33249 as a Private. He weighed 141 pounds, had a chest measurement of 36½ inches, was 5 foot 11¼ inches tall and had a mole on his right forearm and below the right shoulder blade. He gave his next of kin as his father John James Latham who was living iat 86 Chichester Road, Portsmouth.³ William was award the first GC Badge on 2 December 1916.³ Privates Albert and William Latham with their Red Cross van which they drove in France. Albert kept a diary during the war.^4,5 He received his demob papers on 15 January 1919.³ He was the son of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Latham in the 1921 census in 86 Chichester Road, North End, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. William was a motor repair engineer, working at 64B Portsmouth Road.⁶ He married Dorothy Marriott in 1923 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.⁷ He died in 1976 in Poole, Dorset, England.⁸

     Nellie Maud Latham was born on 1 October 1883 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Butler. She was the daughter of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Butler in the 1891 census 73 Winchester Road, Portsea, Hampshire, England.² She was the daughter of James John Latham and Ellen Louisa Latham in the 1901 census in 68 Toronto Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Nellie was a pupil teacher.³ She married William George Duckworth in 1909 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.⁴ She was the wife of William George Duckworth in the 1911 census in 86 Chichester Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. William was a Commercial clerk living with his wife, adopted daughter and parents in law.⁵ She died in 1976 in Preston, Lancashire, England.⁶

     Herbert James Burnell Brayley Quicke was born on 4 December 1893 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Brayley Quicke and Elizabeth Burnell. He was the son of John Brayley Quicke in the 1901 census.² He appeared in the household as a boarder in the 1911 census in London Road, Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, England. He was boarding with GAE Clifton a widow who took in paying guests. He gave his occupation as a bank clerk.³ Herbert sailed on board Empress of Japan leaving Yokohama on 19 May 1935. He gave his occupation as an Exchange broker. Ship landed in Hawaii on 25 May.⁴ He left Hawaii the next day on board Matsonia to arrive in San Francisco on 2 June 1939.⁵ He married Margaret Marion M Stainforth, daughter of Percy Ashworth Edwards and Iris Gertrude Lydia Adcock, in 1950 in Surrey, England.⁶ Herbert described as a broker sailed from Southampton on 3 April 1954 bound for Bombay on board the P&O ship Canton. He gave his UK address as Rawling, Calthorpe Road in Fleet in Surrey.⁷ Herbert arrived in London from Bombay on 20 July 1958 on board SS Strathnaven, his occupation was given as Commerce and India was his permanent residence. He planned to stay in UK for five months staying at Highfield, Mount Pleasant, Hartley Witney.⁸ He died in 1972 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England.⁹ He was buried in St Mary Churchyard, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England, Herbert gained the MBE and is buried under the same gravestone as his wife.¹⁰