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     Michael David Cobb was born on 19 March 1948 in Surrey, England.¹ He married Marion Rose Aylett, daughter of William Albert Aylett and Elsie Marian Guest, on 7 June 1968 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Joan Cobb and Elsie Marion Aylett. Michael was a compositor and his father Denis Cobb was a flght inspector. Marion was a dental nurse and her father William Albert Aylett was a cabinet maker.^2,3 He died on 16 June 1983 in 54 Roman Drive, Bodmin, Cornwall, England, at age 35.^4,5 His estate was probated on 25 January 1984 in Bristol. His effects did not exceed £40,000.⁵

     Elsie Marian Guest was born on 7 May 1914 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ She married William Albert Aylett in 1931 in Battersea, London, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elsie was listed as living at 106 Overbury Crescent, Croydon, Surrey, England, with her husband William. William was a cabinet maker.³ She died on 14 September 1972 in Bodmin, Cornwall, England, at age 58.^4,5,6 She was buried in St Broeke Churchyard, Bodmin, Cornwall, England, William and Elsie were buried under the same gravestone. Elsie was buried on 18 September 1972.⁴

     Alfred Edwards was born in 1883 in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of William Edwards and Mary Ann Pollard. He was baptised on 4 March 1883 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² He died on 8 March 1883 in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, from malnutrition and convulsions.^2,3 He was buried on 15 March 1883 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, William and his son Alfred were buried on the same day. William was 42 years old and Alfred just 2 month old.²

     William Edwards was born in 1841 in Hambledon Union, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Mary Edwards. He was baptised on 28 November 1841 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, The register states his mother Mary was a single woman. No hint of a fathers name is given.² He married Mary Ann Pollard, daughter of William Pollard and Barbara ..., on 28 April 1869 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Simmonds and Frances Sarah Simmonds. William was a labourer as was his father who was interestingly listed as William Chennell!!. Mary's father William Pollard was also a labourer.² He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a labourer living with his wife and children.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Run Farm, Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a farm labourer living with his wife and children. The family had a lodger Matthew Edwards aged 64 and also working as a farm labourer.⁴ He died in 1883 in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, from consumption.^5,6,7 He was buried on 15 March 1883 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, William and his son Alfred were buried on the same day. William was 42 years old and Alfred just 2 month old.⁵

     Mary Ann Pollard was born circa 1845 in Pulborough, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of William Pollard and Barbara ... She was baptised on 6 June 1847 in Pulborough, Sussex, England, her parents were William and Barbara Pollard.¹ She was the daughter of William Pollard and Barbara Pollard in the 1851 census in Pulborough, Sussex, England.² She was the daughter of William Pollard and Barbara Pollard in the 1861 census in Waners Farm, Pulborough, Sussex, England.³ She married William Edwards, son of Mary Edwards, on 28 April 1869 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Simmonds and Frances Sarah Simmonds. William was a labourer as was his father who was interestingly listed as William Chennell!!. Mary's father William Pollard was also a labourer.⁴ She was the wife of William Edwards in the 1871 census in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a labourer living with his wife and children.⁵ She was the wife of William Edwards in the census of 3 April 1881 Run Farm, Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁶ Her husband William died in 1883 in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^7,8,9 She appeared in the 1891 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Mary was listed as a housekeeper with her daughter Lizzie. She was housekeeper for her future husband.¹⁰ She married James Cripps in 1895 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹¹ She was the wife of James Cripps in the 1901 census in Underslaw, Cranleigh, Surrey, England. James was a brickmaker living with his wife and daughter.¹² She died in 1910 in Village Hospital, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.^13,14 She was buried on 20 October 1910 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹⁴

     Alice Edwards was born in 1873 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Pollard.¹ She was the daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Edwards in the 1881 census in Run Farm, Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was baptised on 3 September 1882 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with her sister Kate.¹ She appeared in the 1891 census in Elm Lodge, Beauchamp Road, East Molesey, Surrey, England. She was working as a general servant to Ernest and Ada Andrew.⁴ She appeared in the 1901 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was working as a domestic cook for Charles Scott Watson a doctor of medcine.⁵ She married Albert Pollard on 20 May 1901 in Guildford Register Office, Guildford, Surrey, England, after a certificate had been issued, The ceremony was witnessed by Alice Pollard and Ernest A King. Albert was a labourer, from Smithwood Common, his father George Pollard was a gardener. Alice's father William Edwards was a brickmaker and was deceased.^6,7 She died on 8 May 1914 in The Village Hospital, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, from Cerebral Tumour and convulsions. Her usual address was Ewhurst Road in Cranleigh.^8,9,10 She was buried on 11 May 1914 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.⁹

     Kate Edwards was born on 14 September 1874 in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Pollard.¹ She was the daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Edwards in the 1881 census in Run Farm, Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She was baptised on 3 September 1882 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, with her sister Alice.¹ She married John William Taylor on 18 May 1898 in Holy Trinity, Kilburn, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Amy Lemmon and H Argeant. John was a hairdresser and his father John Taylor was a carpenter. Kate was married under the name of Catherine. She lived at the same address as John being 60 Canterbury Road, Kilburn. Her father William Edwards was deceased and listed as an auctioneer. Catherine stated her age was 20.^5,6 John and Kate adopted Eva in April 1907.⁷

     Emily Edwards was born on 17 January 1871 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Pollard. She was a daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Edwards in the 1871 census in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Edwards in the 1881 census in Run Farm, Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She appeared in the 1901 census in Albert Cottages, The Heath, Weybridge, Surrey, England. She was a general domestic servant for Elizabeth Thompson a lady aged 70 living with private means.⁵ She appeared in the 1911 census in Albert Cottages, The Heath, Weybridge, Surrey, England. She was a general domestic servant to Elizabeth Thompson, a lady of private means.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Emily was listed as living at 16 Alexandra Road, Chertsey, Surrey, England.⁷ She died on 15 August 1955 in Addlestone, Surrey, England, at age 84 It is understood that Emily was a ladies companion.^2,8

     William Edwards was born on 13 November 1876 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Edwards and Mary Ann Pollard. He was baptised privately on 1 July 1880 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a labourer.³ He was the son of William Edwards and Mary Ann Edwards in the 1881 census in Run Farm, Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He married Ellen Cossey on 20 February 1911 in Guildford Register Office, Guildford, Surrey, England, after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Fred Charles Brownles and Alice Pollard. William was a milkman, his father also called William Edwards was a brickmaker and was deceased. Ellen's father James Cossey who was also a brickmaker and deceased.^5,6 He died in 1952 in Surrey, England.^2,7

     Eliza Edwards was born in 1879 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Pollard. She was the daughter of William Edwards and Mary Ann Edwards in the 1881 census in Run Farm, Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She was baptised on 3 September 1882 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.²

     Lillie Edwards was born circa 1880 in Blackheath, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Henry Edwards and Ann Elsley. She was the daughter of Henry Edwards and Ann Edwards in the 1891 census Blackheath, Surrey, England.¹

     William Pollard was born circa 1800 in Pulborough, Sussex, England. He married Barbara ... He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census in North Heath, Pulborough, Sussex, England. William was an agricultuaral labourer living with his wife ad children.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Pulborough, Sussex, England. William was a farm labourer living with his wfife and children.² He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Waners Farm, Pulborough, Sussex, England. William was an agricultural labourer living wth his wife, son, daughter in law, daughter and a grandson Edward aged 5 months.³ His wife Barbara died in 1870 in Thakeham, Sussex, England.⁴ He was a lodger of William Pollard in the 1871 census in Pulborough, Sussex, England. He was an agricultural labourer lodging with Elizabeth Wittington.⁵ He died in 1874 in East Preston, Sussex, England.⁶

     Barbara ... was born circa 1804 in Steyning, Sussex, England. She married William Pollard. She was the wife of William Pollard in the 1841 census in North Heath, Pulborough, Sussex, England. William was an agricultuaral labourer living with his wife ad children.¹ She was the wife of William Pollard in the 1851 census in Pulborough, Sussex, England. William was a farm labourer living with his wfife and children.² She was the wife of William Pollard in the 1861 census in Waners Farm, Pulborough, Sussex, England. William was an agricultural labourer living wth his wife, son, daughter in law, daughter and a grandson Edward aged 5 months.³ She died in 1870 in Thakeham, Sussex, England.⁴ She was buried on 9 March 1870 in Pulborough, Sussex, England.⁵

     George Pollard was born in 1833 in Burpham, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Pollard and Barbara ... He was the son of William Pollard and Barbara Pollard in the 1841 census in North Heath, Pulborough, Sussex, England.¹ He married Emma ... He was the son of William Pollard and Barbara Pollard in the 1861 census in Waners Farm, Pulborough, Sussex, England. George was an agricultural labourer.²

     Emma ... was born in 1838 in Pulborough, Sussex, England. She married George Pollard, son of William Pollard and Barbara .... She was the daughter in law of William Pollard and Barbara Pollard in the 1861 census in Waners Farm, Pulborough, Sussex, England.¹

     James Edwards married Mary Hillyer on 23 June 1793 in Chapel of St Martha's, Chilworth, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read on 2, 9 and 16 June 1793in St John the Baptist. Mary was a widow and the ceremony could not take place in Wonersh as the church was in a ruinous state. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Edwards and Charles Mills.¹

     Mary Hillyer married James Edwards on 23 June 1793 in Chapel of St Martha's, Chilworth, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read on 2, 9 and 16 June 1793in St John the Baptist. Mary was a widow and the ceremony could not take place in Wonersh as the church was in a ruinous state. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Edwards and Charles Mills.¹

     Ethel Octavia Osborne was born on 1 May 1871 in Malvern, Victoria, Australia, her parents were Henry Osborne and Rebecca Scott.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Osborne and Rebecca Scott. She appeared in the 1891 census in Karenza, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, and was listed as niece of Henry and Charlotte Osborne née Scott and other members of the extended Osborne family. Henry was listed as an 'Australian Squatter.³' She married Joseph Charles Edward Hanwell, son of Joseph Hanwell and Ellen A Tait, on 10 September 1895 in St Stephen, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, after the banns had been read on 4th, 18th and 25th August in St Mary Magdalene in Woolwich and Ethel's church of St Stephen in Cheltenham. The ceremony was witnessed by Richard Rayson Jones, Gerald Lucas Hanwell, Charlotte Osborne and G Henry Osborne. Joseph was a Captain in the Royal Artillary at Woolwich his father also a Joseph Hanwell was a Major General in the Royal Artillary. Ethel's father Henry was a landed proprietor.^4,5 Her husband Jack died on 30 October 1900 in Ventersburg, Orange River Colony, South Africa.^6,7 She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Clodiagh, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Ethel was living on her own means with her two young sons with three servants.⁸ She received the probate of the estate of Joseph Charles Edward Hanwell on 11 April 1901.⁶ Ethel was listed in 1920 as living in Orchard Lawn, Battledown Approach, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.⁹ Ethel sailed on the ship Marnix Van Sint Aldgonde on 7 September 1934 bound for Geno in Italy. She gave her address as 298 High Streeet in Cheltenham.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ethel was listed as living at 36 St George's Court, Kensington, London, England.¹¹ Ethel was a passenger in November 1940 on board SS Largos Bay under the Fremantle Quarantine from the United Kingdom, she was visiting Mrs Moulle in Clarence Queens Road in Melbourne.¹² Ethel was listed on the electoral rolls at Brackenlea, Coolullah Avenue in Fawker, South Yarra in Victoria in 1943.¹³ She died on 2 November 1957 in Clinica Robutti, Adelasia, Alassio, Italy, at age 86 her usual address was La Vignetta, Alassio in Italy.⁶ Her estate was probated on 31 January 1958 in London to James Stephen OBE retired Colonel HM Army and Warren Hanwell MC retired lieutenant colonel HM Army. Her effects were valued at £965 16s 6d. It would appear that Warren was born in 1912 and is not an immediate blood relative of Ethel's husband.⁶

     Joseph Charles Edward Hanwell was born in 1860 in Woolwich, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Hanwell and Ellen A Tait. He was in the 1861 census in 40 Maze Pond, Southwark, London, England. He was listed as the grandson of Elizabeth Tait a lodging house keeper his mother Ellen Hanwell was also in the household.² He was listed in the 1871 census in 12 Palace Gardens, Westminster, London, England. He was staying as a visitor with his Uncle Thomas Lucas and his wife and family. Thomas Lucas was Magistrate.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Royal Military Academy, Woolwich Arsenal, Woolwich, Kent, England. He was listed among the Gentlemen Cadet Officers.⁴ He married Ethel Octavia Osborne, daughter of Henry Osborne and Rebecca Scott, on 10 September 1895 in St Stephen, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, after the banns had been read on 4th, 18th and 25th August in St Mary Magdalene in Woolwich and Ethel's church of St Stephen in Cheltenham. The ceremony was witnessed by Richard Rayson Jones, Gerald Lucas Hanwell, Charlotte Osborne and G Henry Osborne. Joseph was a Captain in the Royal Artillary at Woolwich his father also a Joseph Hanwell was a Major General in the Royal Artillary. Ethel's father Henry was a landed proprietor.^5,6 Major Jack Hanwell died on 30 October 1900 in Ventersburg, Orange River Colony, South Africa, while serving in the Boer War with the 39th Battery Royal Field Artillery and was mentioned in despatches for conspicuous bravery during the relief of Ladysmith.^7,8 His estate was probated on 11 April 1901 in London to his widow Ethel Octavia Hanwell. His effects were valued at £350.⁷ Jack as he was known to his family is remembered on a plaque in St John the Baptist Church in Wonersh.⁸

     Joseph Hanwell was born on 14 November 1832 in Gibraltar.^1,2,3 He was the son of Joseph Hanwell and Juliana S ... He appeared in the 1851 census in Woolwich Arsenal, Woolwich, London, England. He was a gentleman cadet in the cadet barracks on Woolwich Common.⁴ He married Ellen A Tait. He appeared as a visitor in the 1871 census in 29 Oakley Street, Chelsea, London, England. He was lsted as a Captain in the Royal Artillery visiting Charles and Anne Iles.⁵ He died on 5 July 1873 in Belleville, Paris, France, at age 40.⁶

     Ellen A Tait was born circa 1839 in Ely, Cambridgeshire, England. She married Joseph Hanwell, son of Joseph Hanwell and Juliana S .... She was in the 1861 census in 40 Maze Pond, Southwark, London, England. She was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Tait a lodging house keeper her son Joseph Hanwell was also in the household.¹

     Joseph Osborne Hanwell was born in 1896 in Woolwich, London, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Charles Edward Hanwell and Ethel Octavia Osborne. He was the son of Ethel Octavia Hanwell in the 1901 census in Clodiagh, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² Lieutenant Joseph O Hanwell sailed with the Indian Army on board the ship Caledonia bound for Bombay leaving London on 21 November 1914.³ He married Dorothy Osborne Ryrie on 1 November 1928 in St Stephen's Church, South Kensington, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Ethel O Hanwell, Betty Ryrie and Ian Campbell. Joseph was a Captain stationed at St Margarets, Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. His father also a Joseph was in the Royal Artillery. Dorothy lived at 25b Elvaston Place in SW London. Her father Edwyn Alex Ryrie was a gentleman.⁴ He and Dorothy Osborne Hanwell were divorced. Sub Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Osborne Hanwell of the SUL Probyns Horse Regiment was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services in Italy on 13 December 1945.⁵ He married Viola Felicity ... He died on 3 May 1948 in Ngong, Nairobi, Kenya.⁶ His estate was probated on 17 January 1950 and sealed in London to his widow Viola Felicia Hanwell. His effects were valued at £456 in England.⁶

     Dorothy Osborne Ryrie was born on 21 September 1906 in Woollahra, New South Wales, Australia, her parents were Edwin A Ryrie and Rebecca H Osborne. News of her birth appeared in the Australian newspapers.^1,2 She married Joseph Osborne Hanwell, son of Joseph Charles Edward Hanwell and Ethel Octavia Osborne, on 1 November 1928 in St Stephen's Church, South Kensington, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Ethel O Hanwell, Betty Ryrie and Ian Campbell. Joseph was a Captain stationed at St Margarets, Freshwater on the Isle of Wight. His father also a Joseph was in the Royal Artillery. Dorothy lived at 25b Elvaston Place in SW London. Her father Edwyn Alex Ryrie was a gentleman.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Dorothy was listed as living at 14 Aubrey Walk, Kensington, London, England, she was living with Ethel Roos who was working as a private secretary.⁴ She and Joseph Osborne Hanwell were divorced. Dorothy sailed on board the ship Stratheden leaving London and arriving in Fremantle in Australia on 6 November 1951.⁵ She died on 3 August 1954 in Petersham, New South Wales, Australia, at age 47 she was listed as a divorcee and date of grant was 20 July 1956.⁶