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     Flora Robina Beatrice Brett was born on 23 February 1908 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Norton Brett and Flora Emily Holden. She was the daughter of Benjamin Norton Brett and Flora Emily Brett in the 1911 census in 18 Johnson's Place, Pimlico, London, England.² She married Henry Edward Quinn on 2 July 1932 in St Saviour, Raynes Park, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by P S Quinn and Benjamin Norton Brett. Henry was a shop assistant and his father Henry James Quinn was a book keeper. Flora was a clerk, her father Benjamin Norton Brett was an engineer.^3,4 On 9 September 1939 in the National Register Flora was listed as living at 22 Denecroft Crescent, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, with her husband Henry. Henry was a manager for a qualified dispensing optitian.⁵ She died on 11 May 1957 in Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, at age 49 her usual address was 7 Greenland Drive in Leicester.⁶ Her estate was probated on 25 June 1957 to Henry Edward Quinn an optician. Her effects were valued at £614 4s 5d.⁶

     Norton Leslie Brett was born on 28 March 1911 in 18 Johnson's Place, Pimlico, London, England, his father was a gas engineer repairer.^1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Norton Brett and Flora Emily Holden. He was the son of Benjamin Norton Brett and Flora Emily Brett in the 1911 census in 18 Johnson's Place, Pimlico, London, England.³ He died in 1911 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.⁴

     Henry Edward Quinn was born on 14 August 1908 in Fulham, London, England.¹ He married Flora Robina Beatrice Brett, daughter of Benjamin Norton Brett and Flora Emily Holden, on 2 July 1932 in St Saviour, Raynes Park, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by P S Quinn and Benjamin Norton Brett. Henry was a shop assistant and his father Henry James Quinn was a book keeper. Flora was a clerk, her father Benjamin Norton Brett was an engineer.^2,3 On 9 September 1939 in the National Register Henry was listed as living at 22 Denecroft Crescent, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, with his wife Flora. Henry was a manager for a qualified dispensing optitian.⁴ His wife Flora died on 11 May 1957 in Royal Infirmary, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.⁵ He died in August 1998 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.⁶

     Balaprabudas James was born on 23 April 1928. He married Sheelah R Norton Quinn, daughter of Henry Edward Quinn and Flora Robina Beatrice Brett, in 1959 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ He died on 19 May 1992 in 1 Woodcroft Close, Blackwell, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, England, at age 64.^2,3 His estate was probated on 26 June 1992 his effects were valued at £125,000.²

     Eliza Ellen Moody was born on 13 March 1894 in St Saviour, London, England.¹ She married Benjamin Norton Brett, son of Benjamin Brett and Susan Marshall, in 1912 in Lambeth, London, England.² Her husband Benjamin died in 1939 in Surrey, England.³ She died in July 1979 in Sutton, Surrey, England, at age 85.⁴

     Iris Lilian Brett was born on 10 August 1917 in Lambeth, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin Norton Brett and Eliza Ellen Moody. She was baptised on 26 August 1917 in St Mark, Lambeth, London, England, her parents were Benjamin and Ellen and they lived at 33 The Grove, Vauxhall. Her father was an engineer.²

     Janet Susan Gladys Dunn was born on 30 October 1904 in Lambeth, London, England.¹ She married Benjamin William Norton Brett, son of Benjamin Norton Brett and Maud Marie G Ives, in 1931 in St Barnabus, Battersea, London, England, after the banns had been read on 19 and 26 July and 2 August 1931 both of the parish of St Barnabus.^2,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Janet was listed as living at 44 Stormont Road, Battersea, London, England, with her husband Benjamin. Benjamin was a technical clerk for a scientific instrument maker and a volunteer ARP warden.⁴ Her husband Benjamin died in 1989 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.⁵ She died in May 1996 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, at age 91.⁶

     Martha Brown was born circa 1818 in Thames Ditton, Surrey, England. She married William Brett, son of George Brett and Fanny Hardy, on 9 December 1838 in St Mary, Ealing, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Sylvia Ann Raffer and William Macknell. William was a shoe maker like his father George Brett. Martha's father Thomas Brown was a school master. Both William and Martha stated they lived in Old Brentford.^1,2 She was the wife of William Brett in the 1841 census in Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. William was a cordwainer living with his wife and daughter.³ She was the wife of William Brett in the 1851 census in High Street, Woking, Surrey, England. William was a master cordwainer employing 2 men living with his wife a shoe binder, their two daughters and John Gill an apprentice cordwainer.⁴ She was the wife of William Brett in the 1861 census in Byfleet, Surrey, England. William was a master bootmaker employing one man living with his wife and children. Martha his wife was a shoe binder as was his daughter Martha.⁵ She died in 1867 in Chertsey, Surrey, England.⁶ She was buried on 15 December 1867 in St Mary, Byfleet, Surrey, England.⁷

     Caroline Martha Brett was born in 1843 in Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brown. She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brett in the 1851 census in High Street, Woking, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brett in the 1861 census in Byfleet, Surrey, England. Martha was a shoe binder.³ She married David Chowns in 1865 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of David Chowns in the 1871 census in Woking Road, Byfleet, Surrey, England. David was a cordwainer living with his wife, children sister in law Janet Brett and they had one lodger.⁵ Her husband David died in 1874 in Byfleet, Surrey, England.⁶ She married John Palsgrave Chapman on 14 April 1878 in St Mary, Byfleet, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Carpenter and Susan Wathingham. John was a bachelor and worked as a labourer like his father John Chapman. Caroline was a widow, her father William Brett was a shoemaker.^7,8 She was the wife of John Palsgrave Chapman in the 1891 census in Byfleet, Surrey, England. John was a gardener living with his wife and children.⁹

     Emily Brett was born in 1850 in Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brown. She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brett in the 1851 census in High Street, Woking, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brett in the 1861 census in Byfleet, Surrey, England.³ She married William George Girling on 26 December 1868 in St Peter, Norbiton, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Richard Girling and Sarah H Girling. William was a carpenter, his father John was a cordwainer. Emily's father William was also a cordwainer.^4,5

     Martha Brett was born in 1840 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brown. She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brett in the 1841 census in Thames Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.² She died in 1842 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.³

     Oliver Brett received the probate of the estate of Oliver Brett. He was born on 11 June 1854 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Brett and Martha Brown. He was the son of William Brett and Martha Brett in the 1861 census in Byfleet, Surrey, England.² He married Elizabeth Annie Searle on 5 April 1880 in St Mary, Oatlands Park, Weybridge, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Palgrave Chapman and Caroline Martha Chapman. Oliver was a Royal Marine based at Chatham his father William Brett was a cordwainer. Elizabeth's father William Searle was a publican.^3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census. Oliver was a gardener living with his sons who were also gardeners.⁵ He died on 12 January 1935 in 1 Beech Road, Oatlands Park, Weybridge, Surrey, England, at age 80.^6,7 He was buried on 17 January 1935 in St Mary, Walton on Thames, Surrey, England.⁸ His estate was probated on 20 February 1935 Administration papers were issued in London to his widow Elizabeth Brett. His effects were valued at £171 11s 7d.⁷

     Janet Brett was born in 1856 in Chertsey, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brown. She was the daughter of William Brett and Martha Brett in the 1861 census in Byfleet, Surrey, England.² She was the sister in law of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Chowns in the 1871 census in Woking Road, Byfleet, Surrey, England. Janet was a housemaid.³

     David Chowns was born circa 1838 in Byfleet, Surrey, England. He married Caroline Martha Brett, daughter of William Brett and Martha Brown, in 1865 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Woking Road, Byfleet, Surrey, England. David was a cordwainer living with his wife, children sister in law Janet Brett and they had one lodger.² He died in 1874 in Byfleet, Surrey, England.³ He was buried on 6 January 1874 in St Mary, Byfleet, Surrey, England.⁴

     Charles Horace Chowns was born circa 1866 in Esher, Surrey, England. He was the son of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Brett. He was a son of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Chowns in the 1871 census in Woking Road, Byfleet, Surrey, England.¹ Charles appeared on 22 January 1886 at the Croydon Assizes accused of rape. He was acquited with a not guity verdict.² He died in 1939 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³

     James Robert Chowns was born in 1867 in Esher, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Brett. He was baptised on 27 January 1867 in Esher, Surrey, England.² He was a son of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Chowns in the 1871 census in Woking Road, Byfleet, Surrey, England.³ James enlisted into the 5th Lancers.⁴ He married Mercy Smith on 5 June 1897 in St Nicholas with Wesley, Pyrford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Smith and Elle Janet Chowns. James was a carman, his father David Chowns was a shoemaker. Mary's father James Smith was a labourer.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Torfreda, Lebanon Road, Croydon, Surrey, England. James was a carter on a farm living with his wife and five of his six living children.⁶ He died on 2 March 1927 in Victoria Hospital, Woking, Surrey, England, his usual address was Stable Cottage, Petersham Estate in Byfleet.^7,8 His estate was probated on 30 March 1927 in London to his widow Mercy Chowns. His effects were valued at £332.⁸

     Flora Emily Chowns was born on 28 February 1870 in Byfleet, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Brett. She was baptised on 8 May 1870 in St Mary, Byfleet, Surrey, England, her parents were David and Caroline Martha Chowns. David was a bootmaker.² She was a daughter of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Chowns in the 1871 census in Woking Road, Byfleet, Surrey, England.³ She appeared as a lodger in the 1891 census in 7 Worple Way, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England. Flora and her son listed as Robert Bliss were lodging with George and Caroline Bliss and their family. She was working as a laundry maid. George was I believe the brother of her future husband Robert, and he like Robert was a chimney sweep.⁴ She married Robert Charles Bliss on 29 June 1891 in Holy Trinity, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Margaret Davy and Rliza M Box. Robert was a chimney sweep like his father George Bliss. Flora's father David Cowns was deceased and had worked as a bootmaker. Both Flora and Robert gave their address as 7 Warpole Way.^5,6 She was the wife of Robert Charles Bliss in the 1901 census in 59 Cameron Square, Chelsea, London, England. Robert was a journeyman chimney sweep living with his wife and children.⁷ She died in 1904 in Bethnal Green, London, England.⁸

     Robert Charles Bliss was born on 17 March 1871 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was baptised on 28 April 1871 in St Mary Magdelene, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England, his parents were George and Sarah Ann Bliss, living in Lower George Street. His father was a chimney sweep.¹ He married Flora Emily Chowns, daughter of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Brett, on 29 June 1891 in Holy Trinity, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Margaret Davy and Rliza M Box. Robert was a chimney sweep like his father George Bliss. Flora's father David Cowns was deceased and had worked as a bootmaker. Both Flora and Robert gave their address as 7 Warpole Way.^3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 59 Cameron Square, Chelsea, London, England. Robert was a journeyman chimney sweep living with his wife and children.⁵ His wife Flora died in 1904 in Bethnal Green, London, England.⁶ He died in 1914 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁷

     Robert Henry Chowns was born in 1890 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Charles Bliss and Flora Emily Chowns. He was the son of Flora Emily Chowns in the 1891 census in 7 Worple Way, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England. Flora and her son listed as Robert Bliss were lodging with George and Caroline Bliss and their family. She was working as a laundry maid. George was I believe the brother of her future husband Robert, and he like Robert was a chimney sweep.² He was the son of Robert Charles Bliss and Flora Emily Bliss in the 1901 census in 59 Cameron Square, Chelsea, London, England.³

     Lily Augusta Bliss was born in 1894 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Charles Bliss and Flora Emily Chowns. She was the daughter of Robert Charles Bliss and Flora Emily Bliss in the 1901 census in 59 Cameron Square, Chelsea, London, England.²

     Rosa Amy Bliss was born in 1891 in Ealing, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Charles Bliss and Flora Emily Chowns. She was the daughter of Robert Charles Bliss and Flora Emily Bliss in the 1901 census in 59 Cameron Square, Chelsea, London, England.²

     Thomas George Bliss was born in 1895 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Charles Bliss and Flora Emily Chowns. He was the son of Robert Charles Bliss and Flora Emily Bliss in the 1901 census in 59 Cameron Square, Chelsea, London, England.²

     Ellen Janet Chowns was born on 11 July 1875 in Byfleet, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Brett. She was baptised on 31 October 1875 in St Mary, Byfleet, Surrey, England, her mother was listed as Carolime Martha Chowns, no fathers name was given.³ She married Henry Denly on 10 July 1897 in St Mary, Byfleet, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Chapman and Elizabeth Cole. Henry was a gardener, his father William Denly was a painter. Ellen's father Davis Chowns was deceased.⁴ She was the wife of Henry Denly in the 1911 census in Sanway, Byfleet, Surrey, England. Henry was a house painter living with his wife and two children. They had a boarder George Wells who worked as a road man.⁵

     Rose Ellen Chowns was born in 1873 in Chertsey, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of David Chowns and Caroline Martha Brett. She was baptised on 24 September 1873 in Byfleet, Surrey, England.² She married Arthur Blacklock on 12 September 1896 in St Mary, Byfleet, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Chapman and Emily Martha Chowns. Arthur was a greengroocer and his father John Blacklock was a bailiff. Rose's father David Chowns was deceased.^3,4,5 She was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Samway Lane, Byfleet, Surrey, England. Rose was listed as married and living with her four children. She worked as a laundress in the public laundry. Arthur, her husband had sailed from Liverpool arriving in Quebec on 27 May 1910 as a member of the Salvation Army on board the ship Corsican. Her daughter Amy was being adopted by her sister Emily Martha.^6,7