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     Wilfred Richardson died in 1886 in Lower Beeding, Sussex, England.¹ He was born in 1886 in Lower Beeding, Sussex, England, he was the twin of Albert.² He was the son of William E Richardson and Annie Munnery.

     John Kelsey was born circa 1859 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. He was the son of Thomas Kelsey and Emma Bird. He married Alice Stevens, daughter of William Stevens and Elizabeth Whale, on 13 October 1883 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Stevens and Emily Stevens. John was a labourer like his father Thomas Kelsey. Alice's father William Stevens was also a labourer.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Rooks Hill, Grafham, Surrey, England. John was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.² He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Lords Hill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a farm carter living with his wife and children.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a horsekeeper living with his wife.⁴ He died in 1922 in Brookwood Mental Hospital, Woking, Surrey, England.⁵ He was buried on 30 November 1922 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot E26.⁵

     Alice Stevens was born circa 1863 in Alfold, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of William Stevens and Elizabeth Whale. She was a daughter of William Stevens and Elizabeth Stevens in the 1871 census in Bookers Lee Lane, Alfold, Surrey, England.¹ She appeared in the 1881 census in 2 Spital Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. She was the general domestic servant for Agnes and James Bygrave who was a grocer.² She married John Kelsey, son of Thomas Kelsey and Emma Bird, on 13 October 1883 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Stevens and Emily Stevens. John was a labourer like his father Thomas Kelsey. Alice's father William Stevens was also a labourer.³ She was the wife of John Kelsey in the 1891 census in Rooks Hill, Grafham, Surrey, England. John was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁴ She was the wife of John Kelsey in the 1901 census in Lords Hill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a farm carter living with his wife and children.⁵ She was the wife of John Kelsey in the 1911 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a horsekeeper living with his wife.⁶ Her husband John died in 1922 in Brookwood Mental Hospital, Woking, Surrey, England.⁷ She died in 1929 in Th Bungalow, Broomfield, Rydes Hill, Worplesdon, Surrey, England.⁷ She was buried on 9 May 1929 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot H29.⁷

     Thomas Kelsey was born circa 1824. He married Emma Bird on 20 October 1849 in St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Butcher and Sarah Butcher. Thomas was a labourer like his father William Kelsey and Emma's father Frederick Bird was also a labourer.^1,2

     Alfred Stevens was born in 1882 in Grafham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Kelsey and Alice Stevens. He was the son of John Kelsey and Alice Kelsey in the 1891 census in Rooks Hill, Grafham, Surrey, England.²

     James Kelsey was born in 1884 in Grafham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Kelsey and Alice Stevens. He was the son of John Kelsey and Alice Kelsey in the 1891 census in Rooks Hill, Grafham, Surrey, England.² He was the son of John Kelsey and Alice Kelsey in the 1901 census in Lords Hill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a baker.³

     Rose Kelsey was born in 1887 in Grafham, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Kelsey and Alice Stevens. She was baptised on 31 July 1887 in St Andrew, Grafham, Surrey, England, Her father was a labourer.² She was the daughter of John Kelsey and Alice Kelsey in the 1891 census Rooks Hill, Grafham, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of John Kelsey and Alice Kelsey in the 1901 census in Lords Hill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She appeared in the 1911 census in Chisbury, Witley, Surrey, England. She was a parlour maid for Constance and Charles Huntley. He was a wine merchant.⁵ She married Charles Gale on 9 November 1920 in All Saints, Witley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Jessie Reeson and J Kelsey. Charles was a chauffeur living in Witley, his father Henry Gale was a gardener. Rose lived in Shamley Green, her father John Kelsey was also a gardener.⁶ She died in 1928 in Southwark, London, England, her usual address was The Garage Cottage, The Heights, Witley.^7,8 She was buried on 9 July 1928 in All Saints, Witley, Surrey, England.⁸

     Albert Kelsey was born in 1888 in Grafham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Kelsey and Alice Stevens. He was baptised on 4 November 1888 in St Andrew, Grafham, Surrey, England, his father was a labourer.² He was the son of John Kelsey and Alice Kelsey in the 1891 census in Rooks Hill, Grafham, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of John Kelsey and Alice Kelsey in the 1901 census in Lords Hill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ Albert said he was a baker when he sailed to Brisbane from London on 16 February 1911 on board the ship Themistocles.⁵ Albert enlisted in Liverpool, New South Wales into 20th Australian Infantry Battalion Australian Imperial Force as Private 907 on 22 March 1915. Albert was 5 foot 9 inches tall, weighed 152 lbs, with a chest measuremnet 34 inches. His complexion was dark, grey eyes and brown hair. He joined the MEF at Gallipoli on 16 May 1915 going on then to Alexandra on 9 January 1916 and then travelled on HMT Ingoma to Marseille on 25 March 1916.^6,7 He died on 26 July 1916 in France Albert was reported missing then killed in action on 26 July 1916. He had also seen service in Alexandria.⁶ Bert sent a letter to his mother from the trenches in 1916 saying he had received a letter from her and one from his sister Rose that had been sent on from Liverpool in Australia. He suggested his mother did not put anything about the war in her letters as her last letter had lots of bits torn off before he received it. He said he was doing well and the weather was good. He enquired about his brothers Jim and Arthur and particularly about how his Dad was. He assured his mother there was money for her in the Commonwealth Bank of Australia should anything happen to him. A copy of his letter was made on 5 August 1916 and used as his will at the Court of Enquiry into his death held on 29 September 1917, presumably since he was reported missing, presumed killed in action.⁶ Albert is remembered on the Villers-Bretonneux Australiam National Memorial.⁸

     Emma Bird was born circa 1829 in Dorking, Surrey, England. She married Thomas Kelsey on 20 October 1849 in St Mary and St Nicholas, Leatherhead, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Butcher and Sarah Butcher. Thomas was a labourer like his father William Kelsey and Emma's father Frederick Bird was also a labourer.^1,2 She died in 1908 in Dorking, Surrey, England.³

     May Kelsey died in 1886 in Grafham, Surrey, England.¹ She was born in 1886 in Grafham, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of John Kelsey and Alice Stevens.

     Thomas Francis Byrne was born on 2 June 1888 in Kilsheelan, Clomnel, Tipperary, Ireland. He married Louisa Rose Holland, daughter of James Holland and Ellen White, on 17 April 1915 in Greyfriars Friary Roman Catholic Church, Chilworth, Surrey, England, conducted by Father Oswin Murphy.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 2 Station Row, Shalford, Surrey, England, with his wife Louisa. Thomas' occupation was listed as SR.² He died on 6 June 1955 in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 67.^3,4

     Margaret Jessie Byrne was born on 18 August 1920 in Shalford, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Francis Byrne and Louisa Rose Holland.

     William Thomas Sandercock was born in 1894 in Bude, Cornwall, England, William's birth is recorded on the National Register as 14th of an indeciferable month.¹ He married Ellen Mary Stephens, daughter of Harry Stephens and Laura Jane Stemp, on 29 March 1916 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Laura Jane Spooner and John Spooner. William was a soldier from Cornwall, his father William John Sandercock was a grocer Ellen's father Harry Stephens was deceased.^2,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at Meadowside, Cracklington Haven, St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall, England, with his wife Ellen. William was a general labourer. They lived alonside many of his Sandercock relatives and a lady called Florence Sandercock born 19 March 1898 maybe his sister in law.⁴ He died on 19 February 1960 in Meadowside, Cracklington Haven, St Gennys, Bude, Cornwall, England, at age 65.^5,6 His estate was probated on 20 June 1960 in Corwall to Roger Mountjpy Braddon Parnll and Harry Peter Godwin solicitors. His effects were valued at £3,303 5s 7d.⁶

     Thomas Mitchell was born in 1859 in Hambledon, Surrey, England. He was the son of John Mitchell and Emma Turrell. He was the son of John Mitchell and Emma Mitchell in the 1861 census in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was a son of John Mitchell and Emma Mitchell in the 1871 census in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England. Thomas was an agricultural labourer.² He was the son of John Mitchell and Emma Mitchell in the 1881 census in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England. Thomas was a general keeper.³ He was the son of John Mitchell and Emma Mitchell in the 1891 census in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England. Thomas was a domestic gardener.⁴ He married Emily Raggett, daughter of Reuben Raggett and Mary Nash, on 1 December 1891 in St Peter and St Paul, Godalming, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Faulkner, Eliza Mary Faulkner and Henry James Mitchell. Thomas was a gardener.^5,6 He died in 1901 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁷ He was buried on 7 December 1901 in All Saints, Witley, Surrey, England.

     Harriet Louisa Punter was born in 1894 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Punter and Caroline Lawrence.¹ She was baptised on 2 September 1894 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a labourer.¹

     John Cotterell was baptised on 10 October 1790 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Cotterell and Martha Webb. He died in 1818 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was buried on 27 October 1818 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹

     Mary Cotterell was baptised on 11 December 1791 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Cotterell and Martha Webb. She died in 1821 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was buried on 13 May 1821 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹

     William Sole was born circa 1836 in Lurgashall, Sussex, England. He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Jorden. He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Sole in the 1841 census in Brookest, Lurgashall, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Sole in the 1851 census in Lurgashall Green, Lurgashall, Sussex, England. William was an agricultural labourer.²

     George Sole was born circa 1838 in Lurgashall, Sussex, England. He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Jorden. He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Sole in the 1841 census in Brookest, Lurgashall, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Sole in the 1851 census in Lurgashall Green, Lurgashall, Sussex, England.²

     Frank Sole was born circa 1842 in Lurgashall, Sussex, England. He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Jorden. He appeared in the household of Thomas Sole and Barbara Sole in the 1851 census in Lurgashall Green, Lurgashall, Sussex, England.¹

     Edward Sole was born in 1844 in Midhurst, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Jorden. He was baptised on 26 July 1844 in Lurgashall, Sussex, England.² He was the son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Sole in the 1851 census in Lurgashall Green, Lurgashall, Sussex, England.³ He married Harriet Enticknap on 7 July 1866 in Lurgashall, Sussex, England.^4,5 He died in 1886.⁶ He was buried on 27 December 1886 in Haslemere, Surrey, England.⁷

     Harriet Enticknap married Edward Sole, son of Thomas Sole and Barbara Jorden, on 7 July 1866 in Lurgashall, Sussex, England.^1,2