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     Thomas Jonathan Durrant was born in 1898 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Durrant and Mary Jane Elliott. He was baptised on 4 September 1898 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Thomas Durrant and Mary Jane Durrant in the 1901 census in Kilner Cottage, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He appeared in the household as a boarder of Thomas Jonathan Durrant and Frederick George Durrant in the 1911 census in Bedfields, Framlingham, Suffolk, England. Brothers Thomas and Frederick were boarding with Henry and Emily Scales.⁴

     ... ... married John Bennett. She died before 1853.

     Mary Bridger was born circa 1800 in Bramley, Surrey, England. She married John Elliott on 28 March 1824 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charlotte Lemon and Alexander Lambert.¹ She was the wife of John Elliott in the 1841 census in The Street, Bramley, Surrey, England. John was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and family.² She was the wife of John Elliott in the 1851 census in Bramley, Surrey, England. John was ana agricultural labourer living with his wife and two daughters.³ She witnessed the marriage of John Bennett and Ann Elliott on 20 March 1853 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the wife of John Elliott in the 1861 census in Bramley, Surrey, England. John was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children. His widowed daughter Ann was also in the household with her three children.⁴ She died in 1865 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^5,6 She was buried on 20 August 1865 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁶

     Edith Elizabeth Turner was born on 27 September 1876 in Liss, Hampshire, England.¹ She married David Durrant, son of Richard Durrant and Ann Elliott, on 4 June 1900 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Elliott and Elizabeth Elliott. David was a carter and his father Richard a labourer. Edith's father Frank Turner was listed as deceased. Dave was working for Colonel Ricardo at Bramley Park.^2,3,4 She was the wife of David Durrant in the 1911 census in Woodrough Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England. David was a cowman on the estate and lived with his wife and their five children.⁵ Elizabeth, David and his brother Edward lived in 1929 in Seminary Cottages, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edith was listed as living at 1 Seminary Cottages, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband David. David was a general farm labourer, Edith was listed as incapacitated.⁷ David and Edith were living with their sons Frank and Robert in 1946.⁶ She died in 1950 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸ She was buried on 14 February 1950 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 293 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁸

     William David Durrant was born in 1901 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of David Durrant and Edith Elizabeth Turner. He was the son of David Durrant and Edith Elizabeth Durrant in the 1911 census in Woodrough Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England.²

     Richard Durrant was born on 15 March 1904 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of David Durrant and Edith Elizabeth Turner. He was baptised on 22 May 1904 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He was the son of David Durrant and Edith Elizabeth Durrant in the 1911 census in Woodrough Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ He married Hilda Frances Mainard on 22 November 1928 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Robert Charles Durrant and Jessie Elizabeth Trew. Richard was a gardener and hs father David Durrant a cowman. Hilda's father Alfred William Mainard was deceased but had been a carpenter. Richard stated he was from Wonersh and Hilda was from Lynchmere.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Richard was listed as living at Monta Rosa, Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, with his wife Hilda. Richard was a gardener and his wife Hilda a general cook.⁵ He died in 1961 in 20 Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.^6,7 He was buried on 5 April 1961 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁷

     Albert Ernest Durrant was born on 16 August 1906 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of David Durrant and Edith Elizabeth Turner. He was baptised on 9 September 1906 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.² He was the son of David Durrant and Edith Elizabeth Durrant in the 1911 census in Woodrough Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ Albert was living in 1929 in Derrys Wood, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert Ernest Durrant was listed as living at 1 Seminary Cottages, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his parents Albert was a head waiter.⁵ He died in 1992 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Arthur George Durrant was born on 5 May 1908 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of David Durrant and Edith Elizabeth Turner. He was baptised on 23 August 1908 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, his father was a cowman.² He was the son of David Durrant and Edith Elizabeth Durrant in the 1911 census in Woodrough Cottage, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arthur George Durrant was listed as living at 1 Seminary Cottages, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his parents Arthur was a builders labourer.⁴ He married Yvonne Edith Mary Lay, daughter of Harold Francis Lay, on 29 April 1941 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Frank Durrant and Kathleen Gray. Arthur was a stockman and his father David Durrant was a gardener. Yvonne's father Harold Francis Lay was a groundsman.⁵ He died in November 1989 in Windsor, Berkshire, England, at age 81.⁶

     John Elliott was born circa 1826 in Hambledon, Surrey, England. He was the son of John Elliott and Mary Bridger. He was the son of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1861 census in Bramley, Surrey, England. John was an agricultural labourer.¹

     Caroline Elliott was born circa 1837 in Bramley, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Bridger. She was baptised on 30 July 1837 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1841 census in The Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1851 census in Bramley, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1861 census in Bramley, Surrey, England. Caroline was a servant out of place.⁴ She married Robert George Moore in 1864 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the wife of Robert George Moore in the 1871 census in Bramley Street, Bramley, Surrey, England. Robert was a blacksmith living with his wife, children, widowed father in law and brother in law James Bridger aged 49 and agricultural labourer.⁶ She was the wife of Robert George Moore in the census of 3 April 1881 Bramley Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁷ She was the wife of Robert George Moore in the 1891 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Robert was a blacksmith living with his wife and grandaughter. They had two lodgers Edward E and Caroline Dearth both aged 36 and born in Kensington. Edward was a compositor.⁸ Her husband Robert died in 1896 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^9,10 She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Birtley Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Caroline was a charwoman. Her nephew Henry W Durant, a bricklayers laybourer was staying with her.¹¹ She was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Bramley, Surrey, England. Caroline was still living with her single nephew Henry William Durrant a farm labourer.¹² She died in 1913 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹³

     Charles Bennett was born in 1855 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Bennett and Ann Elliott. He was baptised on 6 May 1855 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, his father was a labourer.^2,3 He was the grandson of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1861 census in Bramley, Surrey, England.⁴ He died in 1862 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^5,6 He was buried on 4 February 1862 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁵

     Charlotte Elliott was born circa 1826 in Surrey, England. She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Bridger. She was baptised on 8 October 1826 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1841 census in The Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.²

     Eliza Elliott was born circa 1832 in Surrey, England. She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Bridger. She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1841 census in The Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹

     Mary Elliott was born circa 1835 in Surrey, England. She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Bridger. She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1841 census in The Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹

     Margaret Elliott was born in 1844 in Bramley, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Bridger. She was baptised on 5 October 1844 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of John Elliott and Mary Elliott in the 1851 census in Bramley, Surrey, England.³

     Robert George Moore was born circa 1836 in Bramshott, Hampshire, England. He married Caroline Elliott, daughter of John Elliott and Mary Bridger, in 1864 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Bramley Street, Bramley, Surrey, England. Robert was a blacksmith living with his wife, children, widowed father in law and brother in law James Bridger aged 49 and agricultural labourer.² He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Bramley Street, Bramley, Surrey, England. Robert was a blacksmith living with his wife and grandaughter Lucy C M Moore aged just 1 month old born in Chelsington, Sussex.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Eastwood Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. Robert was a blacksmith living with his wife and grandaughter. They had two lodgers Edward E and Caroline Dearth both aged 36 and born in Kensington. Edward was a compositor.⁴ He died in 1896 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^5,6

     Jane Moore was born circa 1865 in Bramley, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Robert George Moore and Caroline Elliott. She was a daughter of Robert George Moore and Caroline Moore in the 1871 census in Bramley Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹

     Robert Moore was born circa 1866 in Bramley, Surrey, England. He was the son of Robert George Moore and Caroline Elliott. He appeared in the household of Robert George Moore and Caroline Moore in the 1871 census in Bramley Street, Bramley, Surrey, England.¹

     Eliza Stenning was born circa 1825 in England. She married William Elliott, son of John Elliott and Mary Bridger, on 27 March 1845 in St Peter, Hambledon, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Stenning and Harriet Elliott. William was a labourer like his father John. Eliza's father Christopher was a labourer.^1,2

     Mary Heath was born circa 1830 in Elstead, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of James Heath. She married Charles Elliott on 2 December 1849 in St James, Elstead, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Ruffold and Allen Raggett. Charles was a groom and William his father a labourer. Mary's father James was a labourer.¹ Her husband Charles died in 1862 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.² She married Jonathan Rooke, son of James Rooke, on 25 December 1865 in St James, Elstead, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The cermony was witnessed by Peter Rooke and Jane Mullard. Jonathan was a labourer like his father James. Mary's father James Heath was also a labourer.¹ She was the wife of Jonathan Rooke in the 1871 census in Upper Churt, Frensham, Surrey, England. Jonathan was a farm labourer living with his wife and children, step son James, little Arthur was 4 months old.³ She was the wife of Jonathan Rooke in the census of 3 April 1881 29 Leopold Road, Reading, Berkshire, England.⁴ She was the wife of Jonathan Rooke in the 1891 census in 14 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Jonathan was an agricultural labourer living wih his wife, daughter, son and grandaughter. They also had a boarder, James Kent.⁵ She was the wife of Jonathan Rooke in the 1901 census in The Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Jonathan was living with his wife. They had a lodger Jonathan Knight.⁶ She was the wife of Jonathan Rooke in the 1911 census in Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Jonathan was an old age pensioner and general labourer living with his wife and grandaughter. Jonathan and Mary had been married for 46 years and had three children, all still alive in 1911.⁷ Her husband Jonathan died circa 1911 in Surrey, England.⁸ She died in 1912 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹ She was buried on 15 August 1912 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 96 after a service in St John the Baptist Wonersh.⁸

     Arthur Frederick Rooke was born on 5 November 1870 in Elstead, Surrey, England. He was the son of Jonathan Rooke and Mary Heath. He was a son of Jonathan Rooke and Mary Rooke in the 1871 census in Upper Churt, Frensham, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Rooke and Mary Rooke in the 1881 census in 29 Leopold Road, Reading, Berkshire, England. Arthur was a labourer.² He was the son of Jonathan Rooke and Mary Rooke in the 1891 census in 14 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Arthur was an agricultural labourer.³ He married Minnie Harriett Cooper, daughter of Alfred Cooper and Harriett Mitchell, on 19 December 1891 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. the ceremony was witnessed by Peter Simmonds and Louisa Elizabeth Cooper. Arthur was a Tannner and his father Jonathan a labourer. Minnie's father Alfred was a labourer, she was listed as a servant.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 3 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Arthur was a machine minder in the tanyard living with his wife and two daughters.⁵ His wife Minnie died in 1905 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ He married Ada Jane Hosegood, daughter of Benjamin Farnfield, on 14 December 1907 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Agnes Atkins and George Elliott. Arthur was a Tanner and his father Jonathan was a labourer. Ada's father Benjamin Farnfield was deceased.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 3 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Arthur was a tanners labourer working in leather manufacture, living with his wife and children.⁷ Arthur worked from October 1916 on part time orderly duties at Thorncombe Military Hospital in Bramley until 31 January 1919. He gave his address as 3 Lawnsmead.⁸ His wife Ada died circa 1931 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arthur was listed as living at 7 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Arthur was a foreman of a coal yard living with his children.¹⁰ He died in 1944 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹¹ He was buried on 29 February 1944 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁹

     Flora Matilda Rooke was born in September 1866 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Jonathan Rooke and Mary Heath. She was baptised on 11 November 1866 in St Peter, Hambledon, Surrey, England, her father was a labourer.² She was a daughter of Jonathan Rooke and Mary Rooke in the 1871 census in Upper Churt, Frensham, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Jonathan Rooke and Mary Rooke in the 1881 census in 29 Leopold Road, Reading, Berkshire, England. Flora was a dressmaker.⁴ She married Peter Simmonds, son of Henry Simmonds and Louisa Goodchild, on 19 June 1886 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Jonathan Rooke and Eliza Hardy. Peter was a labourer like his father Henry. Flora's father Jonathan was also a labourer.⁵ She was the wife of Peter Simmonds in the 1891 census in 3 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Peter was a gunpowder glazier living with his wife and children.⁶ She was the wife of Peter Simmonds in the 1901 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Peter was a laundryman living with his wife and children.⁷ Peter and Flora emigrated on 10 May 1907 sailing from London to Quebec on board the ship Pomeranian with their children Jonathan, Arthur, Hubert, Bessie and Annie.⁸ She was the wife of Peter Simmonds in the Canadian1911 census in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.⁹ Here is a photograph of Peter and Flora and two of their daughters Bessie and Annie.¹⁰ She was the wife of Peter Simmonds in the Canadian1921 census in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.¹¹ Here is a lovely picture of Peter and Flora when they lived at 171 River Road, Peterborough in Ontario.¹²

     Adelaide Caroline Mott Rooke was born in 1886 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Mary Jane Elliott. She was baptised on 10 January 1886 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She died in 1887 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was buried on 19 February 1887 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, aged 15 months.³

     Minnie Harriett Cooper was born in 1867 in Dorking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Cooper and Harriett Mitchell. She was a daughter of Alfred Cooper and Harriett Cooper in the 1871 census in Wonersh Road, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Alfred Cooper and Harriett Cooper in the 1881 census in 16 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She appeared in the 1891 census in The Elms, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was a parlour maid for William and Augusta Addington. William was a Captain in the Royal West Surrey Regiment.⁴ She married Arthur Frederick Rooke, son of Jonathan Rooke and Mary Heath, on 19 December 1891 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. the ceremony was witnessed by Peter Simmonds and Louisa Elizabeth Cooper. Arthur was a Tannner and his father Jonathan a labourer. Minnie's father Alfred was a labourer, she was listed as a servant.⁵ She was the wife of Arthur Frederick Rooke in the 1901 census in 3 Lawnsmead, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Arthur was a machine minder in the tanyard living with his wife and two daughters.⁶ She died in 1905 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ She was buried on 14 September 1905 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.