Person Page - 381

     Joan Whiteway Brock was born on 19 April 1913 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ She married John Arthur Baigent, son of John Edward Baigent and Margaret Ellen Langrish, in 1938 in Rochford, Essex, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joan was listed as living at Manor Farm, Alton, Hampshire, England, with her husband John. John was a farmer.³ She died in February 2006 in Hampshire, England, at age 92.⁴

     John R Baigent was born on 24 May 1939. He was the son of John Arthur Baigent and Joan Whiteway Brock. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John R Baigent was listed as living at Manor Farm, Alton, Hampshire, England, with his parents.¹

     John Baigent was born circa 1830 in Binsted, Hampshire, England. He married Sarah Jefferis on 10 January 1867 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in East Worldham, Hampshire, England. John was a farmer and hop planter.²

     Sarah Jefferis was born circa 1834 in Alton, Hampshire, England. She married John Baigent on 10 January 1867 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the wife of John Baigent in the 1901 census in East Worldham, Hampshire, England. John was a farmer and hop planter.²

     Arthur Langrish was born in 1883 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger. He was the son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1891 census in Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England.² He appeared in the household as a boarder in the 1911 census in 110 Norwood Road, Tulse Hill, Norwood, Surrey, England. As boarding with Frederick and Florence Gale. Frederick was a practical tailor. Arthur was an Insurance Clerk.³ He married Frederica Adelaide Wassmer on 25 October 1913 in St Jude, Grays Inn Road, Camden, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William James Langrish and Theresa Ruth Wassmer. Arthur was an Insurance Clerk, his father George Langrish was deceased but had been a farmer. Frederica's father Anton Wassmer was a hairdresser.^4,5 He died on 7 January 1931 in 34 Somerset Street, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia.^6,7 His estate was probated on 19 June 1931 Administration limited papers with a will were issued in London to Arthur Edward Cubison a solicitor attorney of Frederica Adelaide Langsrish his widow. His effects were valued at £281 17s 6d in England.⁷ He was buried in Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia, Section B Row 7.⁸

     Frederica Adelaide Wassmer married Arthur Langrish, son of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger, on 25 October 1913 in St Jude, Grays Inn Road, Camden, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William James Langrish and Theresa Ruth Wassmer. Arthur was an Insurance Clerk, his father George Langrish was deceased but had been a farmer. Frederica's father Anton Wassmer was a hairdresser.^1,2 Her husband Arthur died on 7 January 1931 in 34 Somerset Street, Mosman, New South Wales, Australia.^3,4

     Kathleen Ruth Langrish was born in 1887 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger. She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1891 census Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England.² She was listed as the sister in law of George Gunner Chalcraft and Beatrice Mary Chalcraft in the 1911 census in Hay Place, Binsted, Hampshire, England.³ She married George Gunner Chalcraft in 1925 in Alton, Hampshire, England.⁴ She died on 1 February 1938 in Church Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, her usual address was Old Manor, Salisbury.^5,6 Her estate was probated on 1 March 1938 in London to her husband George Gunner Chalcraft a retired farmer. His effects were valued at $463 12s 6d.⁶

     George Gunner Chalcraft was born in 1869 in Alton, Hampshire, England. He married Beatrice Mary Langrish, daughter of George Langrish and Jemima Kersley Complin, in 1898 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Hay Place, Binsted, Hampshire, England. George was a farmer living with his wife and daughter, His sister in law Kathleen was acting as governess with three servants.² His wife Beatrice died on 3 June 1922 in Hay Place, Binsted, Hampshire, England.³ He received the probate of the estate of Beatrice Mary Chalcraft on 31 July 1922.³ He married Kathleen Ruth Langrish, daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger, in 1925 in Alton, Hampshire, England.⁴ His wife Kathleen died on 1 February 1938 in Church Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.^5,3 He died on 18 February 1949 in Inwood Cottage Hospital, Alton, Hampshire, England.^6,3 His estate was probated on 13 May 1949 in London to Maurice Kenric Franks a coal merchant and William Bradley Trimmer a solicitor. His effects were valued at £12,996 16s 1d.³

     Miriam Alice Langwith Chalcraft was born on 20 July 1899 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Gunner Chalcraft and Beatrice Mary Langrish. She was the daughter of George Gunner Chalcraft and Beatrice Mary Chalcraft in the 1911 census in Hay Place, Binsted, Hampshire, England.² She married Maurice K Franks in 1925 in Alton, Hampshire, England.³ She died in 1997 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.⁴

     Maurice K Franks married Miriam Alice Langwith Chalcraft, daughter of George Gunner Chalcraft and Beatrice Mary Langrish, in 1925 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹

     Ella Muriel Langrish was born on 1 January 1890 in Binsted, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger. She married John Manners in 1919 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² Her husband John died before 1939. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ella was listed as living at St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, Ella was a housekeeper.³ She died on 3 January 1948 in 169 Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, at age 58.^4,5 Her estate was probated on 30 January 1948 in London to Lucy Manners a spinster and George Ronald Roddam a solicitor. Her effects were valued at £859 8s 2d.⁵

     John Manners married Ella Muriel Langrish, daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger, in 1919 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ He died before 1939.

     Barbara Langrish was born in 1891 in Alton, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Messenger. She was the daughter of George Langrish and Mary Jane Langrish in the 1891 census Wyatt House, Binsted, Hampshire, England.²

     George Bruford was born in 1836 in Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset, England. He was baptised on 23 May 1836 in Cheddon Fitzpaine, Somerset, England, his parents were Robert, a yeoman and Charlotte Bruford.¹ He married Caroline Elizabeth Waldron in 1863 in Islington, London, England.² His wife Caroline died in 1864 in Bradford, Berkshire, 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 He was listed as head of household 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 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 2 Wakehurst, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. George was a farmer of 220 acres employing 6 men and 1 boy and a brewer employing 5 men living with his wide, son and two servants.⁹ He was listed as head of household 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 He died on 31 March 1903 in Harefield Valley, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England.¹¹ His estate was probated on 27 October 1903 in London to his widow Fanny Ellen Bruford. His effects were valued at £542 2s 1d.¹¹

     Helen Priscilla Stephenson was born on 14 April 1875. She married Walter James Messenger, son of William Messenger and Ellen Newman, 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.^1,2 She was the wife of Walter James Messenger in the 1911 census in 33 Carlingford Road, Hampstead, London, England. Walter was a managing clerk living with his wife, son and two visitors.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Helen was listed as living at 74 Lower Flat, Braemor Road, Hove, Sussex, England, with her husband Walter. Walter was a retired clerk.⁴ She died on 19 December 1942 in 16 Wish Road, Hove, Sussex, England, at age 67 her usual address was 74 Braemore Road in Hove.^5,6 Her estate was probated on 13 February 1943 in Lewes to National Provincial Bank Ltd. Her effects were valued at 31,445 13s 4d.⁶

     Jack Stephenson Messenger was born in 1900 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. He was the son of Walter James Messenger and Helen Priscilla Stephenson. He was the son of Walter James Messenger and Helen Priscilla Messenger in the 1911 census in 33 Carlingford Road, Hampstead, London, England.¹ Jack sailed from Liverpool on 12 May 1923 on board the ship Troilus bound for Singapore. He was an Assistant and gave his address as Netherglen, London Road, Redhill in Surrey.² He married Georgina Isabel Cole in 1926 in Fylde, Lancashire, England.³ Jack and Georgina sailed 1st class from Liverpool on 6 November 1926 on board the ship Agapenor bound for Singapore. Jack was a clerk and they gave their address as 85 London Road, Redhill in Surrey.² Jack Georgina and baby Peter returned to UK arriving 1st class in London on 6 November 1929 on board the ship Hector from Singapore.⁴ Jack and Georgina sailed 1st class with their son Peter James from Liverpool on 1 March 1930 on board the ship Patroclus bound for Singapore, giving their address as 85 London Road in Redhill. Jack was a clerk.⁵ Jack and Georgina sailed from Liverpool on 4 September 1937 bound for Sinapore on board the ship Aeneas. They gave their address as 1 Heathield Road in Acton. Jack was a shipping Assistant.² He died on 1 November 1944 in Muntok, Banka Island, Sumatra, from maleria. Jack was listed as a civilian death working for Mansfield and Co Ltd. and an air raid warden. His home address was 24 First Avenue in Hove or 83 Carlisle Road in Hove.^6,7,8 His estate was probated on 21 May 1947 in London Administration limited papers with will to his widow Georgina Messenger. His effects were valued at £3,455 2s 7d and resealed in Singapore n 23 September 1947.⁸

     Georgina Isabel Cole was born on 10 January 1898 in Castle Ward, Northumberland, England.¹ She married Jack Stephenson Messenger, son of Walter James Messenger and Helen Priscilla Stephenson, in 1926 in Fylde, Lancashire, England.² Jack and Georgina sailed 1st class from Liverpool on 6 November 1926 on board the ship Agapenor bound for Singapore. Jack was a clerk and they gave their address as 85 London Road, Redhill in Surrey.³ Jack Georgina and baby Peter returned to UK arriving 1st class in London on 6 November 1929 on board the ship Hector from Singapore.⁴ Jack and Georgina sailed 1st class with their son Peter James from Liverpool on 1 March 1930 on board the ship Patroclus bound for Singapore, giving their address as 85 London Road in Redhill. Jack was a clerk.⁵ Jack and Georgina sailed from Liverpool on 4 September 1937 bound for Sinapore on board the ship Aeneas. They gave their address as 1 Heathield Road in Acton. Jack was a shipping Assistant.³ Her husband Jack died on 1 November 1944 in Muntok, Banka Island, Sumatra.^6,7,8 She died in October 1990 in Chiltern, Buckinghamshire, England, at age 92.⁹

     Peter James Messenger was born circa 1929. He was the son of Jack Stephenson Messenger and Georgina Isabel Cole. Jack Georgina and baby Peter returned to UK arriving 1st class in London on 6 November 1929 on board the ship Hector from Singapore.¹ Jack and Georgina sailed 1st class with their son Peter James from Liverpool on 1 March 1930 on board the ship Patroclus bound for Singapore, giving their address as 85 London Road in Redhill. Jack was a clerk.²

     James William Trevor Constable was born in 1937 in Camberwell, London, England.¹ He married Valerie Eileen Wood, daughter of Henry Ernest Frederick Wood and Kathleen Maud Nash, in 1963 in Surrey, England.² Kathleen M Wood lived with her daughter Valerie and James Constable at 60 The Chase, Beddington after her husband died.³ He died on 27 August 2008 in Croydon, Surrey, England.⁴