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     Cecily Joan Bushby was born on 5 January 1902 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Bushby and Julia Louisa Uppard. She was baptised on 23 February 1902 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Bushby and Julia Louisa Bushby in the 1911 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² In 1932 Charles and Julia are listed as living on The Green in Shamley Green and their daughter Cecily in Franklins.³ She married Hubert Arthur Thomas Pursey in 1945 in Surrey, England.⁴ Her husband Hubert died on 11 September 1955 in Dursley, Lords Hill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^5,6 She died in February 1990 in Surrey, England, at age 88.⁷

     Hubert Arthur Thomas Pursey was born in 1902 in Farnham, Surrey, England.¹ He married Cecily Joan Bushby, daughter of Charles Bushby and Julia Louisa Uppard, in 1945 in Surrey, England.² He died on 11 September 1955 in Dursley, Lords Hill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^3,4 His estate was probated on 3 November 1955 in London to his widow Cecily. His effects were valued at £299 9s 7d.³

     Margaret Marion M Edwards was born on 7 February 1911 in Bombay, India.¹ She was the daughter of Percy Ashworth Edwards and Iris Gertrude Lydia Adcock.¹ She married Henry William Moxen Stainforth in 1934 in India Henry was a bank official.¹ She married Herbert James Burnell Brayley Quicke, son of John Brayley Quicke and Elizabeth Burnell, in 1950 in Surrey, England.² Margaret and her son Richard aged 1 dailed onthe P&O ship Chusan from London to Bombay on 31 October 1952, they gave their address as Rawling, Calthorpe Road, Fleet in Surrey.³ Her husband Herbert died in 1972 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England.⁴ She died in 1982 in Surrey, England.⁵ She was buried in 1982 in St Mary Churchyard, Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, England, under the same gravestone as her husband.⁶

     Jane Adele Vaughan Thomas was born on 27 December 1892 in Carnarvon, Carnarvonshire, Wales.^1,2 She married Allan Nesbitt Medd, son of Peter Goldsmith Medd and Louisa Nesbitt, in 1911 in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England.³ She was the wife of Allan Nesbitt Medd in the 1911 census in Inglenook, Skinners Lane, Ashtead, Surrey, England. Allan was a Public Wharfinger of hides and skins living with his wife, servant and a visitor young Arthur Potter aged 10 years. They appeared to stay at this address until at least 1914. Wharfinger was a term for a person who was the keeper or owner of a wharf. The wharfinger takes custody of and is responsible for goods delivered to the wharf, typically has an office on the wharf or dock, and was responsible for day-to-day activities including slipways, keeping tide tables and resolving disputes.⁴ Allan and Jane and their children Cecily, Allan and Richard were living at The Woodlands, Agales Lane in Ashford in Surrey when young Allan died aged just 7 years.⁵ Allan and Jane were listed as living in Four Gables, The Street, Wonersh from 1927 certainly until Jane's death in 1946. Allan moved to Bromyard to be near his daughter in 1952.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Jane was listed as living at Four Gables, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband Allan. Allan was listed as working as a Public Wharfinger Manager and was a Special Constable, Section Leader in A Division. Jane like many women was listed as unpaid domestic duties.² She died on 24 October 1946 in Four Gables, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, at age 53.^7,8 Her ashes were buried on 26 October 1946 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 997 following a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁵ Her estate was probated on 19 March 1948 and Administration papers were issued to Allan Nesbitt Medd a Wharfinger and Cicely King Lewis the wife of Philip Cecil King Lewis. Her efffects were valued at £1,645 15s 10d.⁷

     Walter Hardy Nesbitt was born in 1863 in Barnes, London, England.¹ He was the son of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Cox.² He was baptised in October 1863 in St Mary, Barnes, London, England, his father was a Merchant.³ He was a son of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Nesbitt in the 1871 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England.⁴ He appeared in the 1881 census in Repton School, Repton, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, England. As a scholar at the school.⁵ He was the son of Alexander Nesbitt in the 1901 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England. Walter was a wharfinger.⁶ He received the probate of the estate of Alexander Nesbitt on 16 May 1901 in London to Alexander Nesbitt and George James Nesbitt hide brokers and Walter Hardy Nesbitt a wharfinger. His effects were valued at £136,925 19s 4d.⁷ Walter was living in 1911 in 4 Fairfax Road, Hampstead, London, England.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Mona Lodge, Lower Villa Road, Sunninghill, Berkshire, England. Walter was a Wharfinger living with two domestic servants. Wharfinger was a term for a person who was the keeper or owner of a wharf. The wharfinger takes custody of and is responsible for goods delivered to the wharf, typically has an office on the wharf or dock, and was responsible for day-to-day activities including slipways, keeping tide tables and resolving disputes.⁹ He died on 25 January 1913 in Mona Lodge, Lower Villa Road, Sunninghill, Berkshire, England.^10,11 He was buried on 29 January 1913 in St Mary, Barnes, London, England.¹² His estate was probated on 27 March 1913 in London to Allan Nesbitt Medd a fellow wharfinger, Thomas Picton Rose Richards a ship owner and Barham Mansell Woodhouse an accountant. His effects were valued at £38, 933 19s 2d.¹⁰

     Alexander Nesbitt was born circa 1818 in All Hallows, London, England. He was the son of ... Nesbitt. He married Louisa Cox in 1847 in Kensington, London, England.^1,2 He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England. Alexander was a Hides and Skin Broker living with his wife, children and brother. The family had five servants.³ His wife Louisa died in 1879 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England. Alexander was living on his own means with his daughter and son and six servants.⁵ He died on 12 April 1901 in Byfeld House, Barnes, London, England.^6,7 His estate was probated on 16 May 1901 in London to Alexander Nesbitt and George James Nesbitt hide brokers and Walter Hardy Nesbitt a wharfinger. His effects were valued at £136,925 19s 4d.⁷

     Louisa Cox was born circa 1823 in London, England. She married Alexander Nesbitt, son of ... Nesbitt, in 1847 in Kensington, London, England.^1,2 She was the wife of Alexander Nesbitt in the 1871 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England. Alexander was a Hides and Skin Broker living with his wife, children and brother. The family had five servants.³ She died in 1879 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁴

     Edith Isabel Nesbitt was born in 1866 in Barnes, London, England.² She was the daughter of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Cox.¹ She was a daughter of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Nesbitt in the 1871 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England.³ She was the daughter of Alexander Nesbitt in the 1901 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England.⁴

     William Nesbitt was born circa 1822 in London, England. He was the son of ... Nesbitt.¹ He was a brother of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Nesbitt in the 1871 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England. William was a Hide and Skin Broker like his brother.²

     Alexander Nesbitt was born in 1850 in London, England.² He was the son of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Cox.¹ He was a son of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Nesbitt in the 1871 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England. Alexander was the Clerk to the Skin Broker.³ He received the probate of the estate of Alexander Nesbitt on 16 May 1901 in London to Alexander Nesbitt and George James Nesbitt hide brokers and Walter Hardy Nesbitt a wharfinger. His effects were valued at £136,925 19s 4d.⁴

     Mary Louisa Nesbitt was born in 1855 in London, England.² She was the daughter of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Cox.¹ She was a daughter of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Nesbitt in the 1871 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England.³

     Emily Nesbitt was born in 1856 in London, England.² She was the daughter of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Cox.¹ She was a daughter of Alexander Nesbitt and Louisa Nesbitt in the 1871 census in Byfeld House, Church Road, Barnes, London, England.³

     William Arthur Thomas married Annie Elizabeth Simmonds, daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Ellen Harrod, in 1928 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹

     Annie Elizabeth Baker was born on 2 October 1898 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Ellen Harrod. She was the adopted daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Ellen Simmonds in the 1901 census in 21 Park Gardens, Battersea, London, England.² She was the adopted daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Ellen Simmonds in the 1911 census in 29 Falcon Grove, Clapham Junction, London, England.³ She married William Arthur Thomas in 1928 in Wandsworth, London, England.⁴ She died in 1983 in Milford on Sea, Hampshire, England.⁵

     Ellen Margaret Sleath was born in 1908 in Peckham, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas Sleath and Ellen Simmonds. She was the daughter of William Thomas Sleath and Ellen Sleath in the 1911 census in 129 Grove Lane, Camberwell, London, England.²

     Ellen Harrod was baptised on 14 September 1879 in St Stephen, South Lambeth, London, England, her parents were George and Eliza Harrod.¹ She married Arthur Edwin Simmonds, son of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Elizabeth Beckley, on 31 August 1897 in St Saviour, Battersea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ernest William Rodley and Bessie Simmonds. Arthur was a plumber living in 3 Warrill Street. His father Arthur Edwin Simmonds was a pawnbroker's manager Ellen was living in 30 Brougham Street, her father George harrod was a foreman.^2,3 She was the wife of Arthur Edwin Simmonds in the 1901 census in 21 Park Gardens, Battersea, London, England. Arthur was a plumbers mate living with his wife, sister Ellen and adopted daughter Annie Baker aged 2.⁴ She was the wife of Arthur Edwin Simmonds in the 1911 census in 29 Falcon Grove, Clapham Junction, London, England. Arthur was a gas and hot water fitter living with his wife, adopted daughter, son and sister Annie Harrod.⁵ Her husband Arthur died on 5 April 1939 in 8 Este Road, Battersea, London, England.^6,7

     Stephen James Sharman was born on 12 June 1908 in Wimbledon, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Ellen Harrod. He was the son of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Ellen Simmonds in the 1911 census in 29 Falcon Grove, Clapham Junction, London, England.² He married Emily Elsie King on 30 July 1933 in St Anne, Bermondsey, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by T W King and F Cater. Stephen was an electrician, his father Edwin Arthur Simmonds was an engineer. Emily's father Thomas Walter King was a horse keeper. Both Stephen and Emily gave their address as 45 Harbut Road Battersea.^3,4 He died in 1981 in Colchester, Essex, England.⁵

     Emily Elsie King was born on 16 January 1906 in Battersea, London, England.^1,2 She was baptised on 18 March 1906 in Christ Church, Battersea, London, England, Her parents were Thomas Walter and Gertrude King. Her father was a horsekeeper and they lived in 53 Wayford Street, Battersea.² She married Stephen James Sharman Simmonds, son of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Ellen Harrod, on 30 July 1933 in St Anne, Bermondsey, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by T W King and F Cater. Stephen was an electrician, his father Edwin Arthur Simmonds was an engineer. Emily's father Thomas Walter King was a horse keeper. Both Stephen and Emily gave their address as 45 Harbut Road Battersea.^3,4 Her husband Stephen died in 1981 in Colchester, Essex, England.⁵ She died in April 1997 in Colchester, Essex, England, at age 91.⁶

     Ann ... married Richard Simmonds.² She died in 1795 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was buried on 1 March 1795 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, she was listed as wife of Richard Simmonds.³

     Hetty Doris Simmonds was born on 13 February 1899 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Annie Louise Davies. She was the daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Annie Louise Simmonds in the 1901 census in 25 Darley Road, Battersea, London, England.² She was the daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Annie Louise Simmonds in the 1911 census in 3 Dulka Road, Clapham Junction, London, England.³ She died in 1978 in Wandsworth, London, England.⁴

     Hannah Hardy married William Elliott.¹

     Frances May Sleath was born in 1905 in Clapham, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas Sleath and Ellen Simmonds. She was the daughter of William Thomas Sleath and Ellen Sleath in the 1911 census in 129 Grove Lane, Camberwell, London, England.²

     Robert Copland Sparkes was born in 1851 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Copland. He was baptised on 6 January 1852 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He was the son of John Sparkes and Catherine Hay Sparkes in the 1861 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ Several newspapers reported around 22 April 1865 that Robert Copland Sparkes had been among those nominated to receive a naval cadetship.^4,5,6,7 He appeared in the 1881 census in SS Iris, Mediterranean. He was a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy. The Isis was a 4th class steel dispatch vessel.⁸ Portsmouth Evening News and Exeter and Plymouth Gazette of 1 August 1891 reported that Lieutenant Robert Copland Sparkes had been promoted to the rank of Commander in Her Majesty's Fleet on 31 July 1891.^9,10 Hampshire Telegraph of 2 July 1898 announced that Robert Copland Sparkes as several others had been promoted with seniority Commanders to be Captains.¹¹ On 15 November 1901 Rear Admiral Robert Copland Sparkes was made a Companion in the Order of St Michael and St George.^12,13 He married Alice Maud Jackson on 20 April 1902 in St Frances, Simons Town, South Africa, The Sussex Agricultural Exprees of 20 May 1902 read: Captain Robert Copland Sparkes CMG, RN, second son of the late John Sparkes of Green Place in Wonersh married Alice Maud, second daughter of the late Charles Jackson of Newcastle upon Tyne.¹⁴ The Scotsman of 11 December 1903 read: Captain Robert Copland Sparkes, CMG placed on retired list at his own request, his retirement was dated 11 November.¹⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Woodhill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Robert was a retired naval officer living with his wife and four servants in their 17 roomed home.¹⁶ Robert and Alice sailed from China/Japan on board Bulow leaving on 12 March 1913 and were expected to land and leave the ship in Algiers.¹⁷ Robert and Alice sailed from Honolulu on 6 December 1919 bound for Australia.¹⁸ He died on 10 July 1924 in Woodhill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^19,20 He was buried on 14 July 1924 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot L1. The note on the burial registers states: Rear Admiral CMG, Squire and church warden.^21,22 His estate was probated on 22 September 1924 in London to his widow Alice Maud. His effects were valued at £16,642 18s 1d.¹⁹

     John Monk was born on 5 March 1881 in Ockham, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Monk.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Punter, daughter of Thomas Punter and Caroline Lawrence, on 29 June 1901 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Punter and Hannah Punter. John was a painter from Ripley.² He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Stroud Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a house painter living with his wife and two children. His brother John was staying with them in his five roomed home.³ His wife Mary died in 1954 in Cherry Tree Cottage, Stroud Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^4,5 He died in 1970 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.⁶ He was buried on 11 August 1970 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot E30.⁴