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     Elizabeth Hawkins was born circa 1873 in Colchester, Essex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Hawkins and Elizabeth J Reeve. She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Hawkins and Elizabeth J Hawkins in the 1881 census in 5 Arthur Terrace, Arthur Street, Colchester, Essex, England. Elizabeth was a domestic housemaid.²

     William Virgo was born on 1 September 1810 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Sarah Virgo. He married Cecilia Craft on 26 March 1834 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Mills and Jane Hart. Both Cecilia and William were of the Wonersh Parish.^2,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census in Cranly, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a nurseryman living with his wife and children.⁴ James signed his will on 30 September 1844 naming his daughters Sarah Baker and Mary Cooper and Sarah's son William Virgo as beneficiaries. His housekeeper Elizabeth Smith was also named. His effects amounted to less that £200.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Ashlands, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a farmer with 20 acres and employing 6 men. He was living with his wife and children, they had one domestic servant.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a Nurseryman living with his wife and daughter with one domestic servant.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a Nurseryman living with his wife and his daughter.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a Nurseryman living with his wife, daughter Alice and a servant.⁹ His wife Cecilia died on 12 February 1894 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^10,11,1 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a Nurseryman living with his daughters, niece and a servant.¹² He died on 10 March 1902 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England, at age 91.^13,14,11,1 He was buried on 15 March 1902 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, The inscription on his grave states: James Virgo who departed this life the21st day of August 1845 aged 79 years. Also of Ellen daughter of William and Cecilia Virgo born November 4th 1837 died May 3rd 1853. Also of James Virgo son of William and Cecilia Virgo born August 4th 1834 died March 21st 1879. Also of Cecilia Virgo wife of William Virgo died February 12th 1894 aged 78 years. In loving memory of William Virgo born September the 1st 1810 died March 10th 1902. Sacred to the memory of Alice Virgo died Oct 23rd 1927 Aged 84 years.¹⁵ His estate was probated on 16 April 1902 in London to John Bullen an actuary and Charles Parker Wite a bank manager . His effects were valued at £23796 9s 8d.¹¹

     Cecilia Craft was baptised on 15 October 1815 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, her parents were John and Louisa Craft. John was a labourer.¹ She married William Virgo, son of Sarah Virgo, on 26 March 1834 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Mills and Jane Hart. Both Cecilia and William were of the Wonersh Parish.^2,3 She was the wife of William Virgo in the 1841 census in Cranly, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a nurseryman living with his wife and children.⁴ She was the wife of William Virgo in the 1851 census in Ashlands, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. William was a farmer with 20 acres and employing 6 men. He was living with his wife and children, they had one domestic servant.⁵ She was the wife of William Virgo in the 1871 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a Nurseryman living with his wife and daughter with one domestic servant.⁶ She was the wife of William Virgo in the census of 3 April 1881 Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁷ She was the wife of William Virgo in the 1891 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a Nurseryman living with his wife, daughter Alice and a servant.⁸ She died on 12 February 1894 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England, at age 78.^9,10,11 She was buried on 19 February 1894 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 218.¹² Her estate was probated on 25 June 1894 Administration papers were issued in London to her husband William Virgo a nurseryman. Her effects were valued a £139 8s 7d.¹⁰

     Alice Virgo was baptised on 29 March 1847 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a nurseryman.¹ She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft. She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft in the 1851 census in Ashlands, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was a daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Virgo in the 1871 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Virgo in the 1881 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Virgo in the 1891 census Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the daughter of William Virgo in the 1901 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁶ She was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Sisters Alice and Emma were both living on private means.⁷ She died on 23 October 1927 in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, at age 80.^8,9,10 She was buried on 27 October 1927 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 218.¹¹ Her estate was probated on 2 December 1927 in London to William Richard Burnaford Thorn a licensed lictualler. Her effects were valued at £11,732 11s and resworn at £12,213 4s 5d.⁹

     Clare Emma Virgo was baptised on 26 April 1840 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a Gardener.¹ She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft. She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Virgo in the 1841 census in Cranly, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft in the 1851 census in Ashlands, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She married William Burnaford Thorn, son of Richard Thorn and Emeline Medland Turner, on 7 March 1870 in Saint Paul, Deptford, Kent, England.^4,5 She was the wife of William Burnaford Thorn in the 1871 census in 60 Florence Road, Deptford, London, England. William was a jeweller living with his wife and young 3 month old son William, his brother Richard was staying with them and one general servant called Ellen Stemp aged 15.⁶ Her husband William died on 4 January 1875 in Exeter Villa, Sidcup Hill, Bromley, Kent, England.^7,8 She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 41 Amersham Road, Deptford, London, England. Emma was living with her three children all at school, she is listed as having no occupation.⁹ She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. Emma is living with her son Richard who is working as a waiter. They have a lodger - Arthur W Ferguson who was a Grocer's Assistant.¹⁰ She was the daughter of William Virgo in the 1901 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹¹ She was the sister of Alice Virgo in the 1911 census in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Sisters Alice and Emma were both living on private means.¹² She died in 1924 in Rose House, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^13,14 She was buried on 23 November 1924 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot J5.^15,14

     James Virgo was born on 4 August 1834 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft. He was baptised on 31 August 1834 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a labourer.² He was the son of William Virgo and Cecilia Virgo in the 1841 census in Cranly, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft in the 1851 census in Ashlands, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He married Sarah May on 25 May 1860 in St Olave, Bermondsey, Southwark, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Fiske and Elizabeth Aspendon. They both gave their address as 195 Tooley Street. Sarah's father William May was a farmer.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a Nurseryman living with his wife and a domestic servant.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Ashlands, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. James was a Nurseryman living with his wife and children with one domestic servant.⁷ He died on 21 March 1879 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 44.^8,1 He was buried on 29 March 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 218.⁹

     Ellen Virgo was born on 3 November 1837 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft. She was baptised on 10 December 1837 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was a labourer and Nursery groundsman.² She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Virgo in the 1841 census in Cranly, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft in the 1851 census in Ashlands, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She died on 3 April 1853 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 15.^5,1 She was buried on 30 April 1853 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 218, she was just aged 15.⁵

     Sarah May was born circa 1826 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She married James Virgo, son of William Virgo and Cecilia Craft, on 25 May 1860 in St Olave, Bermondsey, Southwark, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Fiske and Elizabeth Aspendon. They both gave their address as 195 Tooley Street. Sarah's father William May was a farmer.² She was the wife of James Virgo in the 1861 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a Nurseryman living with his wife and a domestic servant.³ She was the wife of James Virgo in the 1871 census in Ashlands, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. James was a Nurseryman living with his wife and children with one domestic servant.⁴ Her husband James died on 21 March 1879 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^5,6 She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Rose Cottage, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Sarah was listed as retired and living with two of her children, Walter and Emma.⁷ She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Nurseries, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Sarah was living on her own means living with a visitor Margaret M Allan.⁸ She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Nursery Cottage, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Sarah was a widow living on her own means with a general domestic servant.⁹ She died in 1908 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,10 She was buried on 30 May 1908 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 52 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹