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     Harriet Saunders was born in 1843 in London, England.¹ She married John Bower in 1860 in Westminster, London, England.² She was the wife of John Bower in the 1871 census in Church Street, Westminster, London, England. John was a Farrier living with his wife and children.³ Her husband John died in June 1876 in Poplar, London, England.⁴ She married George Ralph Ironside, son of Ralph Ironside and Sarah Tickner, on 15 July 1876 in St Mary, Lambeth, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George F Ironside and Ellen Ironside. George was a cab driver living in Regent Street, his father Ralph Ironside was a farmer. Harriet was a widow living in Church Street. Her father John Saunders was a cab proprietor.⁵ She was the wife of George Ralph Ironside in the census of 3 April 1881 4 Church Street, Westminster, London, England.⁶ She died in 1884 in Wandsworth, London, England.⁷

     John Bower was born circa 1842 in Lymington, Hampshire, England. He married Harriet Saunders in 1860 in Westminster, London, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Church Street, Westminster, London, England. John was a Farrier living with his wife and children.² He was buried on 16 March 1876 in South Hayling, Hampshire, England.³ He died in June 1876 in Poplar, London, England.⁴

     Robert Saunders Bower was born in 1861 in Westminster, London, England.¹ He was the son of John Bower and Harriet Saunders. He was a son of John Bower and Harriet Bower in the 1871 census in Church Street, Westminster, London, England.² He was the son of George Ralph Ironside and Harriet Ironside in the 1881 census in 4 Church Street, Westminster, London, England. Robert was a cab driver.³ He married Louisa Matilda Gant on 17 December 1881 in St Mary, Lambeth, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Jane Gant and Thomas Nettlefold. Robert was a cab driver and his father John Bower was deceased but had been a farrier. Louisa's father William Gant was a labourer.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 5 Carterell Street, Westminster, London, England. Robert was an ostler, a groom living with his wife and children.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 15 Rosetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England. Robert was an oster, a groom living with his wife and children.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 15 Rossetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England. Robert was a cab driver interestingly listed as animal power living with his wife and two of his surviving five children. Two further children had died before 1911.⁷ He died in 1914 in Chelsea, London, England.⁸

     John W Bower was born circa 1863 in London, England. He was the son of John Bower and Harriet Saunders. He was a son of John Bower and Harriet Bower in the 1871 census in Church Street, Westminster, London, England.¹ He was the son of George Ralph Ironside and Harriet Ironside in the 1881 census in 4 Church Street, Westminster, London, England. John was a cab driver.²

     Edward C Bower was born circa 1864 in London, England. He was the son of John Bower and Harriet Saunders. He was a son of John Bower and Harriet Bower in the 1871 census in Church Street, Westminster, London, England.¹ He was the son of George Ralph Ironside and Harriet Ironside in the 1881 census in 4 Church Street, Westminster, London, England. Edward was a general labourer.²

     George Frederick Bower was born in 1865 in Camberwell, London, England.¹ He was the son of John Bower and Harriet Saunders. He was a son of John Bower and Harriet Bower in the 1871 census in Church Street, Westminster, London, England.²

     William James Coffin was born in 1870 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ He married Charlotte May Fryett, daughter of James Fryett and Charlotte Frances ..., in 1910 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 56 Essex Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. William was a house agent living with his wife and step children Edith Martha Fryett aged 5 and James Charles Fryett age 4, both born in Portsmouth.³ He died on 4 September 1951 in St James Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, his usual address was 86 Essex Road.^4,5 His estate was probated on 2 January 1952 Administration papers were issued in London to Lloyds Bank Ltd. His effects were valued at £11.315 11s 5d.⁵

     George Frederick Bower was born in 1892 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Gant. He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Bower in the 1901 census in 15 Rosetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England.² He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Bower in the 1911 census in 15 Rossetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England. George was a porter.³ He married Alice Maud Dean on 8 September 1917 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Herbert Alfred Padgington and Florence Clare Dean George was a despatch clerk living at 8 Hereford Buildings His father was deceased but had been a cabman. Alice's father William Edward Dean was also deceased but had been a foreman.⁴ He died in 1924 in Marylebone, London, England.⁵

     Alice Maud Dean married George Frederick Bower, son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Gant, on 8 September 1917 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Herbert Alfred Padgington and Florence Clare Dean George was a despatch clerk living at 8 Hereford Buildings His father was deceased but had been a cabman. Alice's father William Edward Dean was also deceased but had been a foreman.¹

     Helena Bower was born circa 1870 in London, England. She was the daughter of John Bower and Harriet Saunders. She was a daughter of John Bower and Harriet Bower in the 1871 census in Church Street, Westminster, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Ralph Ironside and Harriet Ironside in the 1881 census in 4 Church Street, Westminster, London, England. George was a cab driver living with his wife and children.²

     Sarah Denton was born circa 1857 in Westminster, London, England. She was listed as the Uncle of Sarah Denton in the 1911 census in 34 Cottage Grove, Clapham, London, England. Sarah was a charwoman living with her Uncle.¹

     Alice Head was born on 6 October 1875 in Albury, Surrey, England. She married Albert Furze on 25 December 1897 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by henry Head and Anna Maria Vincent. Albert was a labourer like his father Henry Furze. Alice's father William Head was also a labourer.^1,2 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alice was listed as living at Albury, Surrey, England, with her husband Albert. Albert was a millers labourer.³ She died in 1956 in Surrey, England.⁴

     Albert Furze was born on 14 January 1871 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ He married Alice Head on 25 December 1897 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by henry Head and Anna Maria Vincent. Albert was a labourer like his father Henry Furze. Alice's father William Head was also a labourer.^2,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert was listed as living at Albury, Surrey, England, with his wife Alice. Albert was a millers labourer.⁴ His wife Alice died in 1956 in Surrey, England.⁵ He died in 1956 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Louisa Matilda Gant was born on 2 June 1861 in Soho, London, England. She married Robert Saunders Bower, son of John Bower and Harriet Saunders, on 17 December 1881 in St Mary, Lambeth, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Jane Gant and Thomas Nettlefold. Robert was a cab driver and his father John Bower was deceased but had been a farrier. Louisa's father William Gant was a labourer.¹ She was the wife of Robert Saunders Bower in the 1891 census in 5 Carterell Street, Westminster, London, England. Robert was an ostler, a groom living with his wife and children.² She was the wife of Robert Saunders Bower in the 1901 census in 15 Rosetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England. Robert was an oster, a groom living with his wife and children.³ She was the wife of Robert Saunders Bower in the 1911 census in 15 Rossetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England. Robert was a cab driver interestingly listed as animal power living with his wife and two of his surviving five children. Two further children had died before 1911.⁴ Her husband Robert died in 1914 in Chelsea, London, England.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at 29 Park Avenue West, Epsom, Surrey, England, with her daughter and son in law Frederick Louisa was an incapacitated invalid.⁶ She died in 1951 in Surrey, England.⁷

     Robert Saunders William Bower was born in 1882 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Gant. He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Bower in the 1891 census in 5 Carterell Street, Westminster, London, England.² He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Bower in the 1901 census in 15 Rosetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England. Robert was a printers assistant.³ He married Amelia Maud Wiggins on 4 September 1909 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by E H Bower and Charles Wiggins. Robert was a printers assistant and his father Robert Saunders Bower was a cabman. Amelia's father Charles Wiggins was a waiter.^4,5 He died in 1916 in Wandsworth, London, England.⁶

     Edward Herbert Bower was born in 1886 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Gant. He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Bower in the 1891 census in 5 Carterell Street, Westminster, London, England.² He was the son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Bower in the 1901 census in 15 Rosetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England. Edward was an errand boy.³ He married Henrietta Harriet Rugg on 17 March 1907 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Robert S Bower and Amelia Maud Wiggigns. Edward was a tortoise shell worker living at 35 Jubilee Place. His father Robert Saunders Bower was a stableman. Henrietta lived at 9 Blenheim Street. Her father James Rugg was deceased but had been a plumber.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 44 Kings Road, Edmonton, London, England. Edward was a tortoise shell worker living with his wife and two children.⁵ He died in 1968 in Enfield, Middlesex, England.⁶

     Harriet Louisa Bower was born in 1889 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Gant. She was the daughter of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Bower in the 1891 census 5 Carterell Street, Westminster, London, England.² She was the daughter of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Bower in the 1901 census in 15 Rosetti Gardens, Chelsea, London, England.³ She died in 1963 in Westminster, London, England.⁴

     Louisa Matilda Bower died in 1888 in Lambeth, London, England.¹ She was born in 1888 in Wandsworth, London, England.² She was the daughter of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Gant.

     Amelia Maud Wiggins was born on 6 February 1887 in London, England.^1,2 She was baptised on 3 March 1889 in St Peter, Fulham, London, England, her parents were Charles and Margaret Rose Wiggins from 60 Rosalind Street. Her father was a servant.¹ She married Robert Saunders William Bower, son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Gant, on 4 September 1909 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by E H Bower and Charles Wiggins. Robert was a printers assistant and his father Robert Saunders Bower was a cabman. Amelia's father Charles Wiggins was a waiter.^3,4

     Henrietta Harriet Rugg married Edward Herbert Bower, son of Robert Saunders Bower and Louisa Matilda Gant, on 17 March 1907 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Robert S Bower and Amelia Maud Wiggigns. Edward was a tortoise shell worker living at 35 Jubilee Place. His father Robert Saunders Bower was a stableman. Henrietta lived at 9 Blenheim Street. Her father James Rugg was deceased but had been a plumber.¹ She was the wife of Edward Herbert Bower in the 1911 census in 44 Kings Road, Edmonton, London, England. Edward was a tortoise shell worker living with his wife and two children.²

     Edward Herbert James Bower was born on 15 December 1907 in Chelsea, London, England.¹ He was the son of Edward Herbert Bower and Henrietta Harriet Rugg. He was baptised on 16 February 1908 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, the family lived at 6 Lamont Road and his father was a tortoise shell worker.¹ He died in 1983 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.²

     Albert George Bower was born on 16 September 1909 in Chelsea, London, England.¹ He was the son of Edward Herbert Bower and Henrietta Harriet Rugg.¹ He was baptised on 17 October 1909 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, the family lived at 6 Lamont Road and his father was a tortoise shell worker.¹ He married Winifred Clara Filkes in 1937 in Hackney, London, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert was listed as living at 40 Goodwood Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, England, with his wife Winifred. Albert was an optical frame jointer.³ His wife Winifred died on 1 December 1972 in 40 Goodwood Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, England.^4,5 He died on 11 April 1976 in 40 Goodwood Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, England, at age 66.^6,5 His estate was probated on 27 July 1976 in London. His effects were valued at £18,448.⁵

     Winifred Clara Filkes was born on 25 October 1910. She married Albert George Bower, son of Edward Herbert Bower and Henrietta Harriet Rugg, in 1937 in Hackney, London, England.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Winifred was listed as living at 40 Goodwood Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, England, with her husband Albert. Albert was an optical frame jointer.² She died on 1 December 1972 in 40 Goodwood Avenue, Enfield, Middlesex, England, at age 62.^3,4 Her estate was probated on 19 February 1973 in London. Her effects were valued at £2,398.⁴