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     Catherine Hawkins was born on 14 February 1861 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She married Henry Risbridger, son of Charles Risbridger and Frances Innes, on 25 October 1884 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Susan Richardson and Alfred Richardson. Henry was a labourer like his father Charles Risbridger who was deceased and had worked as a labourer. Catherine's father's christian name is unknown but deceased.^2,3 She was the wife of Henry Risbridger in the 1891 census in Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Henry was a shepherd living with his wife and children with two lodgers.⁴ She was the wife of Henry Risbridger in the 1901 census in Rooks Hill, Bramley, Surrey, England. Henry was a shepherd on the farm living with his wife and children.⁵ She was the wife of Henry Risbridger in the 1911 census in Rushett Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England. Henry was a labourer living with his wife and children.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Catherine was listed as living at Gate Street, Selhurst Common, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her husband Henry. Henry was an old age pensioner.⁷ She died in 1940 in Surrey, England.⁸

     Henry Wlliam Risbridger was born on 13 May 1885 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins. He was baptised on 5 July 1885 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1891 census in Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1901 census in Rooks Hill, Bramley, Surrey, England. Henry was a shepherd's boy.⁴ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1911 census in Rushett Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England. Henry was a carter on the farm.⁵ Henry enlisted into the 11th Hampshire Regiment as Private No 11273. He entered the theatre of war in France on 19 December 1915.⁶ He married Caroline Ellen Lodge, daughter of John Lodge and Mary Ann Farley, on 9 November 1918 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. he ceremony was witnessed by James Lodge and Hilda Sarah Risbridger. Henry was a Private in the Hampshire 1st Regiment from Shamley Green. His father Henry Risbridger was a labourer. Caroline came from Bramley, her father John Lodge was deceased.^7,8 His wife Caroline died in 1939 in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Henry was listed as living at 1 Cheye Row, Thorncombe, Bramley, Surrey, England, Henry was a farm worker.¹⁰ He died in 1961 in Surrey, England.¹¹

     Caroline Ellen Lodge was born in 1878 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Lodge and Mary Ann Farley. She was the daughter of John Lodge and Mary Ann Lodge in the 1891 census Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of John Lodge and Mary Ann Lodge in the 1901 census in Seldon Villa, Woodyers Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Caroline was a domestic parlour maid.³ She was the daughter of John Lodge and Mary Ann Lodge in the 1911 census in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Henry Wlliam Risbridger, son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins, on 9 November 1918 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. he ceremony was witnessed by James Lodge and Hilda Sarah Risbridger. Henry was a Private in the Hampshire 1st Regiment from Shamley Green. His father Henry Risbridger was a labourer. Caroline came from Bramley, her father John Lodge was deceased.^5,6 She died in 1939 in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁷ She was buried on 2 January 1939 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁸

     Frederick Victor Innis Risbridger was born in 1887 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins. He was baptised on 7 August 1887 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1891 census in Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1901 census in Rooks Hill, Bramley, Surrey, England. Frederick was a carter boy on the farm.³ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1911 census in Rushett Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England. Frederick was a labourer on the farm.⁴ Frederick enlisted in Cranleigh on 22 November 1915 into the Labour Corps 67923 transferring to Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment 25th Battalion regimental number 28581. He was 5 foot 6 inches tall and he had a chest measurement of 36 inches, He gave his address as Goose Green in Bramley.⁵ He died on 26 October 1917 in France killed in action during the 2nd battle of Paschendale. His parents Henry and Catherine Risbridger lived at Selhurst Common in Bramley.⁵ Frederick is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Bramley War Memorial and the Grafham Memorial Board on the side of St Andrews Church.

     Alfred John Risbridger was born in 1895 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins. He was baptised on 4 August 1895 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He died in 1901 in Grafham, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1901 census in Rooks Hill, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴

     Ernest Frank Risbridger was born on 31 October 1889 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins. He was baptised on 25 January 1890 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1891 census in Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1901 census in Rooks Hill, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴ He appeared in the 1911 census in Hams Hall, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. He is described a servant of William and Alinda Allsopp. William was bailiff to Lord Hinton.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ernest Frank Risbridger was listed as living at Gate Street, Selhurst Common, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his parents Ernest was a chauffeur.⁶ He died in 1970 in Surrey, England.⁷

     Hilda Sarah Risbridger was born on 9 February 1893 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins.¹ She was baptised on 2 April 1893 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1901 census in Rooks Hill, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1911 census in Rushett Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England. Hilda was a domestic servant.⁴ She witnessed the marriage of Caroline Ellen Lodge and Henry Wlliam Risbridger on 9 November 1918 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.^5,6 In 1930 Hilda lived in Eynesbury, Merrow, Surrey, England.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Hilda Sarah Risbridger was listed as living at Gate Street, Selhurst Common, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her parents.⁸ She died in 1977 in Surrey, England.⁹

     Charles Risbridger was born circa 1825 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. He was the son of John Risbridger. He married Frances Innes, daughter of James Innes and Hannah ..., on 10 January 1850 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Innes and Mary Ann Southan? Charles was a labourer like his father John. Frances father James Innes was a gentlemans servant.^1,2 He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Charles was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and son.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Whest Land, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Charles was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Lords Hill Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Charles was a agricultural labourer living with his wife and chldren.⁵ He died in 1877 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^2,6 He was buried on 27 August 1877 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.²

     Margaret Frances Risbridger was born on 9 July 1901 in Grafham, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins. She was the daughter of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1911 census in Rushett Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England.² She married Alfred E Smith in 1925 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.³ She died in 1981 in Surrey, England.⁴

     Alfred E Smith married Margaret Frances Risbridger, daughter of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins, in 1925 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹

     Robert James Risbridger was born on 28 October 1903 in Grafham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins. He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Risbridger in the 1911 census in Rushett Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He married Kathleen Agnes Smith in 1930 in Guildford, Surrey, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Robert was listed as living at 13 Droges Close, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his wife Kathleen. Robert as a heavy goods driver emptying cesspools. He was also a driver of decontamination items and ARP.⁴ Robert and Kathleen emigrated with their children Brian and Rosemary, sailing on 18 July on board the ship Rangitata bound for New Zealand. They gave their address as 13 Drodges Close in Bramley. Robert was a driver mechanic.⁵ In 1949 Robert and Kathleen were listed as living at Woodford House, Havelock North. Robert was working as a gardener.⁶ Robert and Kathleen were listed in 1972 as living at Stanmore Bay, Auckland. Robert was retired.⁶

     Kathleen Agnes Smith was born on 23 April 1907 in Dover, Kent, England.¹ She married Robert James Risbridger, son of Henry Risbridger and Catherine Hawkins, in 1930 in Guildford, Surrey, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Kathleen was listed as living at 13 Droges Close, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her husband Robert. Robert as a heavy goods driver emptying cesspools. He was also a driver of decontamination items and ARP.³ Robert and Kathleen emigrated with their children Brian and Rosemary, sailing on 18 July on board the ship Rangitata bound for New Zealand. They gave their address as 13 Drodges Close in Bramley. Robert was a driver mechanic.⁴ In 1949 Robert and Kathleen were listed as living at Woodford House, Havelock North. Robert was working as a gardener.⁵ Robert and Kathleen were listed in 1972 as living at Stanmore Bay, Auckland. Robert was retired.⁵

     Albert Durrant was born in 1880 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Durrant and Hannah Woolgar. He was the son of John Durrant and Hannah Durrant in the 1881 census in Rushett Common, Dunsfold, Surrey, England.² He was the son of John Durrant and Hannah Durrant in the 1891 census in Lynes, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Hannah Durrant in the 1901 census in 3 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Albert was a general labourer.⁴ He was the son of Hannah Durrant in the 1911 census in 3 Mitchell Cottages, Blackheath, Surrey, England. Albert who was listed as Harold was a bricklayers labourer.⁵ Albert enlisted into the Royal Engineers on 4 August 1914 in Guildford as a driver 72977/ He travelled to Mesopotamia, Suez and Busra.⁶ In 1916 he was in Poona in India and transferred to the Signal Service. He bcame unwell and was sent back to England where he was demobilised in April 1919.⁶ He married Kate Elizabeth Holland, daughter of James Holland and Ellen White, on 7 August 1927 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William George Holland and Louisa Rose Byrne. Albert was a bricklayer, his father John Durrant had died but had been a labourer. Kate's father was also deceased and he had been a stockman.⁷ Kate, Albert and his brother George were lliving in 1929.⁸ He died in 1940 in Surrey, England.⁹ He was buried on 9 September 1940 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 57.⁷

     Frederick Risbridger was born in 1891 in Reigate, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Risbridger and Clara Geal. Frederick was a labourer and enlisted in May 1907 into the Queens in Guildford. He was 5 foot 4 inches tall with a chest measurement of 33 inches, fresh complexion, hazel eye and black hair. He served in Gibraltar and Bermuda. In 1912 he spent some time in hospital suffering form a fracture right clavical.¹

     Gilbert Victor Foster was born in 1886 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. He was baptised on 13 June 1886 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1901 census in High Billingshurst, Dunsfold, Surrey, England. Gilbert was a labourer on the farm.⁴ He married Bessie Tickner on 2 October 1915 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Foster and Peter Tickner. Gilbert was a labourer, his father Reuben was deceased. Bessie's father Peter Tickner was a carter.⁵ He died on 21 April 1917 in France He was a Private in the Queens (Royal West Surrey) Regiment with a number of G/13449.⁶ He was buried in St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rouen, France, in plot O IX G 4.⁷

     Reuben Foster was born circa 1844 in Alford, Surrey, England. He married Eliza Stevens on 3 November 1866 in St Nicolas, Alfold, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Alfred Stevens and Charles Stevens. Reuben was a labourer like his father James Foster Eliza's father William Stevens was also a labourer.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Alfold Street, Alfold, Surrey, England. Reuben was a labourer living with his wife and children.² He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Bridge Cottage, Alfold, Surrey, England. Reuben was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Reuben was a farm labourer living with his wife and children.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in High Billingshurst, Dunsfold, Surrey, England. Reuben was a labourer on the farm, living with his wife, children and grandaughter Winifred age 1 born in Guildford.⁵ He died in 1903 in Eastlands, Hall Place, Hascombe, Surrey, England.⁶ He was buried on 9 June 1903 in St Peter, Hascombe, Surrey, England.⁷

     Eliza Stevens was born circa 1848 in Alford, Surrey, England. She married Reuben Foster on 3 November 1866 in St Nicolas, Alfold, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Alfred Stevens and Charles Stevens. Reuben was a labourer like his father James Foster Eliza's father William Stevens was also a labourer.¹ She was the wife of Reuben Foster in the 1871 census in Alfold Street, Alfold, Surrey, England. Reuben was a labourer living with his wife and children.² She was the wife of Reuben Foster in the census of 3 April 1881 Bridge Cottage, Alfold, Surrey, England.³ She was the wife of Reuben Foster in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Reuben was a farm labourer living with his wife and children.⁴ She was the wife of Reuben Foster in the 1901 census in High Billingshurst, Dunsfold, Surrey, England. Reuben was a labourer on the farm, living with his wife, children and grandaughter Winifred age 1 born in Guildford.⁵ Her husband Reuben died in 1903 in Eastlands, Hall Place, Hascombe, Surrey, England.⁶ She died in 1932 in Hascombe, Surrey, England.⁷

     Frances Foster was born circa 1871 in Alfold, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. She was a daughter of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1871 census in Alfold Street, Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1881 census in Bridge Cottage, Alfold, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, Frances was a domestic servant.³

     Reuben James Foster was born in 1873 in Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1881 census in Bridge Cottage, Alfold, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Reuben was a farm labourer.³ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1901 census in High Billingshurst, Dunsfold, Surrey, England. Reuben was a labourer on the farm.⁴ He died in 1953 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Algernon Foster was born circa 1875 in Alfold, Surrey, England. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1881 census in Bridge Cottage, Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Algernon was a farm labourer.²

     Jonah Foster was born circa 1877 in Alfold, Surrey, England. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1881 census in Bridge Cottage, Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Jonah was a farm labourer.²

     Harwood Foster was born circa 1879 in Alfold, Surrey, England. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1881 census in Bridge Cottage, Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.²

     Eliza Foster was born circa 1881 in Alfold, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. She was the daughter of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1881 census in Bridge Cottage, Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.²

     Leon Foster was born circa 1883 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1901 census in High Billingshurst, Dunsfold, Surrey, England. Leon was a labourer on the farm|Alwyn was a labourer on the farm.²

     Nelson Foster was born circa 1884 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Stevens. He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1891 census in Smithwood Common, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Reuben Foster and Eliza Foster in the 1901 census in High Billingshurst, Dunsfold, Surrey, England. Gilbert was a labourer on the farm.²