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     Rosa Messenger was born in 1854 in Bramley, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Newman.¹ She was baptised on 3 October 1854 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1861 census in Woodhill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She appeared as a visitor in the 1871 census in Hollist, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. Rosa was visiting her sister and brother in law.⁴ She was the daughter of Ellen Messenger in the 1881 census in Castledine Road, Penge, London, England. Rosa was listed as of independent means.⁵ She married George Goodchild in 1887 in Camberwell, London, England.^6,7 She was the wife of George Goodchild in the 1901 census in Carter Paterson Yard, Lambeth, London, England. George was a horsekeeper Groom living with his wife and sons.⁸ She was the wife of George Goodchild in the 1911 census in Carter Paterson Depot, Back Lane, Eltham, Kent, England. George was a horse foreman living with hs wife and son Stanley.⁹ Her husband George died in 1915 in Woolwich, London, England.⁶ She died in 1930 in Lewisham, London, England.^6,10

     Fanny Ellen Messenger was born in 1851 in Bramley, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Newman.¹ She was baptised on 16 June 1851 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1861 census in Woodhill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ It was reported in the West Surrey Times of 14 August 1869 that George and Fanny eloped at an early hour of 7 August 1869. George was a dashing farmer from Cranleigh and had repeatedly requested the hand of Fanny, but her father had rejected him and placed his daughter under the most rigid surveilance. Fanny managed to escape and with a conveyance in readiness and with friends ready to aid, the couple were conveyed under good escort to London where they were married at St Martin in the Fields in Westminster that day. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry William Davis and William Coram after the banns had been read. George was a widower and farmer, his father Robert Bruford was also a farmer. Fanny's father William Messenger was a farmer.^4,5,6,7 She was the wife of George Bruford in the 1871 census in Hollist, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. George was a farmer of 530 acres employing 12 men 8 women and 5 boys living with his wife, his sister in law was visiting with two servants.⁸ She was the wife of George Bruford in the census of 3 April 1881 2 Wakehurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.⁹ She was the wife of George Bruford in the 1901 census in Feathers Hotel, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England. Gerge was listed as a hotel keeper living with his wife and daughter. They had one servant and three boarders Charles Barnford, also listed as ahotel keeper, Charles W Watson, and a journalist called E? Van Morden.¹⁰ Her husband George died on 31 March 1903 in Harefield Valley, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England.¹¹ She received the probate of the estate of George Bruford on 27 October 1903.¹¹ She married Charles Bamford in 1906 in Edmonton, Essex, England.¹² She died in 1919 in Edmonton, Essex, England.¹³

     Walter James Messenger was born on 18 December 1867 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Messenger and Ellen Newman.¹ He was baptised on 13 September 1868 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was a son of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1871 census in Woodhill Farm House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Ellen Messenger in the 1881 census in Castledine Road, Penge, London, England.³ He was the son of Ellen Messenger in the 1891 census in 8 Genoa Road, Penge, London, England. Walter was a clerk.⁴ He married Helen Priscilla Stephenson on 27 September 1898 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Fred Atkinson, Margaret Stephenso, Helen S Messenger and J H Stephenson. Walter was a Merchant and his father William was a Gentleman. Helen 's father Thomas Henry Stephenson was a Merchant.^5,6 He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 33 Carlingford Road, Hampstead, London, England. Walter was a managing clerk living with his wife, son and two visitors.⁷ He received the probate of the estate of Adelaide Louisa Messenger on 23 May 1923.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Walter was listed as living at 74 Lower Flat, Braemor Road, Hove, Sussex, England, with his wife Helen. Walter was a retired clerk.⁹ His wife Helen died on 19 December 1942 in 16 Wish Road, Hove, Sussex, England.^10,11 He died on 2 July 1956 in 63 The Drive, Hove, Sussex, England, at age 88 his usual address was 24 First Avenue in Hove.¹¹ His estate was probated on 24 July 1956 in Lewes to Robert Loraine Priestley a solicitor His efffects were valued at £882 1s 4d.¹¹

     Adelaide Louisa Messenger was born on 20 May 1858 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Newman. She was baptised on 28 May 1858 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, The register confuses her name and listed her as Rosa. Her father was a Gentleman.¹ She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1861 census in Woodhill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was a daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1871 census in Woodhill Farm House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was the sister of William Harry Messenger in the 1881 census in Hullbrook, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was an estate agent and valuer living with his brother and sister with one servant.⁴ She was the daughter of Ellen Messenger in the 1891 census 8 Genoa Road, Penge, London, England.⁵ She was the sister of William Harry Messenger and Lilian Maud Messenger in the 1901 census in Hill View, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶ She appeared in the household in the 1911 census in Langherne House, Martley, Worcestershire, England. She was living with Mary Currie and FrancesME Currie serving as a companion. The household also consisted of a butler, maid, cook, ouse maid and undermaid.⁷ She died on 16 April 1923 in Shapley Hill, Winchfield, Hampshire, England, at age 64 her usual address was 29 Leinster Terrace, Bayswater.⁸ She was buried in St Mary the Virgin, Winchfield, Hampshire, England. Her estate was probated on 23 May 1923 in London to Walter James Messenger a merantile clerk. Her effects were valued at £611 7s 3d.⁸

     Mary Jane Messenger was born in 1848 in Bramley, Surrey, England, Mary was always known to her family as Minnie.¹ She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Newman. She was baptised on 19 November 1848 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, her father was listed as a Gentleman.² She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1851 census in Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1861 census in Woodhill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She was a daughter of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1871 census in Woodhill Farm House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ She married George Langrish on 25 July 1878 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Turvill and Rosa Messenger. George was a widower and listed like his father James Langrish as a Gentleman. Mary's father William Messenger was a farmer.
The Times of 27 July 1878 reported the wedding saying: Mary Jane, known as Minnie was the eldest daughter of the late William Messenger of Woodlands, Wonersh.^6,7 She was the wife of George Langrish in the census of 3 April 1881 Wyck Farm, Binsted, Hampshire, England.⁸ She was the wife of George Langrish in the 1891 census in Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England. George was a yeoman living with his wife and children and three servants.⁹ She died on 14 September 1892 in Wyck, Alton, Hampshire, England.^10,11 Her estate was probated on 5 January 1917 In London. Administration papers were issued to William Trimmer a solicitor. Her effects were valued at £228 2s 6d.¹¹

     William Baker was born on 1 September 1875 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Baker and Anne Killick. He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1891 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a gerdeners helper.³ He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a gardener.⁴ He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1911 census in Lake Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a jobbing gardener.⁵ He married Ellen ... Maybe William enlisted in Godalming into the Royal Sussex. He was described as a postman.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at Lake Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with his wife Ellen. William was a nurseryman and market gardener.⁷ He died in 1941 in Lake Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^8,9 He was buried on 10 February 1941 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot N15.⁸

     Frederick Boughton Messenger was born on 17 April 1860 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Messenger and Ellen Newman. He was the son of William Messenger and Ellen Messenger in the 1861 census in Woodhill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Ellen Messenger in the 1881 census in Castledine Road, Penge, London, England. Frederick was an Insurance clerk.⁴ He married Helen Schroder Moore in 1886 in Croydon, Surrey, England.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Heathfield, Leigham Lane, Lambeth, London, England. Frederick was a Marine Insurance Clerk living with his wife , daughter, one boarder Frank L Tapley and two servants.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 73 Palace Road, Lambeth, London, England. Frederick was an Insurance broker living with his wife, daughter and two servants.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in The Cottage, Christchurch Park, Sutton, Surrey, England. Frederick was an Insurance broker living with his wife and daughter and two servants.⁸ His wife Helen died on 12 April 1927 in The Cottage, Christchurch Park, Sutton, Surrey, England.^9,10,11 He married Ethel Simmy Barry Stewart in 1928 in Staines, Middlesex, England.¹² Frederick and Ethel travelled to Cape Town left Southampton on 10 March 1933 on the ship Ussukuma. They gave their address as Heronvale, Westcott in Surrey. Frederick was in insurance.¹³ He died on 19 April 1936 in Rosetor Hotel, Torquay, Devon, England, at age 76.^9,14 He was buried on 23 April 1936 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot L3.⁹ His estate was probated on 15 June 1936 in London to Violet Bingemann and Frank Leslie Tapley a retired nsurance manager. His effects were valued at 349,653 14s 5d and later resworn as £49,889 2s 9d.¹⁴ There is a set of stained glass windows in Christ Church, the small roundel above depicts Mary holding Jesus and wearing the traditional blue robe. The bottom left shows mother and child (without halo) and a young boy offering a rose. At the bottom right Mary is seen holding the two turtle doves, the offering made at the Temple in Jerusalem for the later delivery of her son. The inscripion read: 'In memory of Frederick Boughton Messenger born 17 April 1860 died 19 April 1936 and of his wife Helen Shroder Messenger born 22 October 1857 died 12 April 1927' The family lived at Longacre.²

     James Baker was born circa 1837 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. He was the son of George Baker and Lucy Shurlock. He was the son of George Baker and Lucy Shurlock in the 1841 census in Well Land, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Baker and Lucy Baker in the 1851 census in Boxland, Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was an agricultural labourer.² He was the son of George Baker and Lucy Baker in the 1861 census in Well Land, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was an agricultural labourer.³ He married Anne Killick in 1872 in Kensington, London, England.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a labourer livng with his wife and children and lodger John Killick who had been lame for 10 years.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a general farm labourer living with his children.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Lake Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a general farm labourer living with his wife and two sons.⁸ He died in 1916 in Lake Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^9,10 He was buried on 30 March 1916 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot E16.¹⁰

     Anne Killick was born circa 1849 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. She married James Baker, son of George Baker and Lucy Shurlock, in 1872 in Kensington, London, England.¹ She was the wife of James Baker in the census of 3 April 1881 Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was the wife of James Baker in the 1891 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.³ She was the wife of James Baker in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a general farm labourer living with his children.⁴ She was the wife of James Baker in the 1911 census in Lake Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a general farm labourer living with his wife and two sons.⁵ Her husband James died in 1916 in Lake Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^6,7 She died in 1933 in Park Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England.^8,9 She was buried on 7 September 1933 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁹

     George Baker was born in 1880 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Baker and Anne Killick. He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1891 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was a baker.⁴ He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1911 census in Lake Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was a journeyman baker.⁵

     James Baker was born on 6 November 1873 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. He was the son of James Baker and Anne Killick. He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a labourer.¹ He was the son of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1891 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a grocers assistant.² He married Grace Alice Pennygar in 1895 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a journeyman baker living with his wife and children.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in South View, Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was baker living with his wife and children.⁵ When his son William James married he was listed on his sons army record as living in Fernside, Clayhill, Haslemere, Surrey, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register James was listed as living at 89 Lion Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, England, with his wife Grace. James was a goods van driver.⁷

     Clara Baker was born on 15 January 1891 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Baker and Anne Killick. She was baptised on 4 April 1891 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, her father was a labourer.² She was the daughter of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1891 census Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1901 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴

     Blanche Edith Baker was born on 6 June 1878 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Baker and Anne Killick. She was the daughter of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1891 census Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She married Louis Shires on 16 November 1910 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ada Mary Baker and James Baker. Louis Shires was a gardener his father George Shires was a carman. Blanche's father James Baker was a labourer.⁴ She was the wife of Louis Shires in the 1911 census in Park Cottages, Shalford, Surrey, England. Louis was a domestic gardener living with his wife.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Blanche was listed as living at Park Cottages, Shalford Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, with her husband Louis. Louis was a jobbing gardener.⁶

     Ada Mary Baker was born in 1884 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Baker and Anne Killick. She was baptised on 6 April 1884 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Baker and Anne Baker in the 1891 census Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She appeared in the 1901 census in Laleham, Godalming, Surrey, England. Ada was a parlourmaid to Leonard and Julie Frances Huxley. Leonard was a schoolmaster and author.⁴ She appeared in the 1911 census in Oak Lodge, Box Grove, London Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. Ada was working as a housemaid to Harry and Margaret Dolphin.⁵

     George Baker was born on 31 August 1801 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was baptised on 16 October 1801 his parents were John and Anne Baker.¹ He married Lucy Shurlock on 9 June 1832 in St Peter and St Paul, Godalming, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Caston and Ben Floods.² He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census in Well Land, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living wih his wife and son.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Boxland, Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and son.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Well Land, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and son.⁵

     Lucy Shurlock was born circa 1808 in Bramley, Surrey, England. She was baptised on 28 February 1808 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, her parents were Richard and Lidia Shurlock.¹ She married George Baker on 9 June 1832 in St Peter and St Paul, Godalming, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Caston and Ben Floods.² She was the wife of George Baker in the 1841 census in Well Land, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living wih his wife and son.³ She was the wife of George Baker in the 1851 census in Boxland, Lordshill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and son.⁴ She was the wife of George Baker in the 1861 census in Well Land, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. George was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and son.⁵

     Grace Alice Pennygar was born on 19 January 1875 in Rustall, Kent, England. She married James Baker, son of James Baker and Anne Killick, in 1895 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.¹ She was the wife of James Baker in the 1901 census in Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a journeyman baker living with his wife and children.² She was the wife of James Baker in the 1911 census in South View, Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was baker living with his wife and children.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Grace was listed as living at 89 Lion Lane, Haslemere, Surrey, England, with her husband James. James was a goods van driver.⁴

     William James Baker was born on 27 June 1895 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Baker and Grace Alice Pennygar. He was baptised on 4 August 1895 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, his father was a baker.² He was the son of James Baker and Grace Alice Baker in the 1901 census in Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of James Baker and Grace Alice Baker in the 1911 census in South View, Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a domestic gardener.⁴ William enlisted in Guildford on 7 September 1914 into the Royal Regiment of Artillery as a gunner. He was 5 foot 9 inches tall, weighed 137 lbs with a fair complexion, dark grey eyes and light coloured hairand described himself as a baker. His service number was R/10538.⁵ He married Ellen Elizabeth Edwards on 20 July 1918 in St Martin with St Stephen, Epsom, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Edwards and Ada Clara Edwards. William was a soldier living in Rauceby, Sleaford. His father James Baker was a baker . Ellen was in domestic service living in 44 Hook Road. Her father Charles Edwards was a carpenter.⁶ He as discharged on 20 June 1919 and gave his home address at the time as Primrose Villa, Lion Lane, Sheltham Mill, Haslemere in Surrey.⁵ He died in 1983 in Surrey, England.⁷

     Ernest George Baker was born on 2 December 1899 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Baker and Grace Alice Pennygar. He was baptised on 18 February 1900 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, his father was a baker.² He was the son of James Baker and Grace Alice Baker in the 1901 census in Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of James Baker and Grace Alice Baker in the 1911 census in South View, Sweetwater Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was baker living with his wife and children.⁴ Ernest enlisted into the Royal Navy on 7 December 1917 for the period of the hostilities with a service number 243098. He decalred he was a motor engineer. He was 5 foot 8 inches tall with a chest measurement of 33 inches, brown hair, brown eyes and a fresh complexion. He served at President II and was demobbed on 31 March 1918.⁵ He married Gladys Mabel Fuller in 1928 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.⁶ He died on 1 June 1986 in 12 William Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 86.^7,8 His estate was probated on 20 August 1986 Administration papers were issued in Winchester. His effects were valued at £9,176.⁸

     William Thomas Baker was born in 1878 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Baker and Sarah Moss. He was the son of Thomas Baker and Sarah Baker in the 1881 census in 2 Coombe Farm Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Thomas Baker and Sarah Baker in the 1901 census in Witley, Surrey, England. William was a carter on the farm.³ He married Ellen Catherine Langrish, daughter of William Langrish, on 26 December 1903 in St Mary the Virgin, Shalford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George William Haughton and Mary Ann Baker. William was a cellarman and his father William Thomas Baker was a carter. Elle's father William Langrish was a labourer.^4,5 He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 2 Laburnum Villla, Onslow Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. William was a carter living with his wife and brother with one boarder.⁶ William enlisted in Guildford into the 1st Battalion of the Royal West Surrey Regiment as Private G/12982.⁷ Wailliam and Ellen were listed on 1918 electoral registers as living in 85 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁸ He died on 21 September 1918 in France He died from wounds. On that day the Battalion War diary records that 30 men from other ranks had been killed, 184 were wounded and 89 were missing.⁷ He was buried in Domino British Cemetery, Epehy, France, reference II A 7.⁹

     Sarah Moss was born circa 1843 in Liphook, Hampshire, England. She married Thomas Baker in 1872 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the wife of Thomas Baker in the census of 3 April 1881 2 Coombe Farm Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England.² She was the wife of Thomas Baker in the 1901 census in Witley, Surrey, England. Thomas was a carter living with his wife and children.³

     Thomas Baker was born circa 1849 in Liphook, Hampshire, England. He married Sarah Moss in 1872 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 2 Coombe Farm Cottage, Dorking, Surrey, England. Thomas was a carter living with his wife and children. They had one lodger Jonathan Knight with them.² He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Witley, Surrey, England. Thomas was a carter living with his wife and children.³

     Albert E Adams was born circa 1896. He married Bessie Foster on 25 December 1919 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Rapson and William Mariner. Albert was a labourer his father William Adams was deceased. Bessie Foster's father Peter Tickner was a carter.^1,2

     Frederick Alfred Hart was born in 1893 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Hart and Emily Mitchell. He was baptised on 2 March 1893 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of George Hart and Emily Hart in the 1911 census in 153 Hook Road, Epsom, Surrey, England. Frederick was a bricklayer.³ Frederick enlisted into the National Reserve in Epsom on 14 November 1914 as Corporal 86270 he transferred to the Machine Gun Corps. He was 5 foot 8 inches tall, weighing 132 lbs and a chest measurement of 35 inches.⁴ He married Florence May Barber on 10 April 1915 in St Barnabus, Epsom, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Walton Barber and Edith Amy Hart. Frederick was a soldier and his father George Hart was a bricklayer. Florence's father William Walton Barber was a butler.⁵ He died on 5 April 1918 in France killed in action. He was buried in Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery, Picardy, France, in plo III A 9.⁶

     James Henry Hart was born in 1879 in Farnham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Hart and Emily Mitchell. He was the son of George Hart and Emily Hart in the 1881 census in 3 Waggon Yard, Farnham, Surrey, England.² He was the son of George Hart and Emily Hart in the 1891 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³