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     Mary ... was born circa 1801 in Guildford, Surrey, England. She married James Franks, son of George Franks and Mary Stedman. She was the wife of James Franks in the 1851 census in Albury Mill, Albury, Surrey, England. James was a miller living with his wife and two servants and employing 7 labourers and 6 millers.¹ She was the wife of James Franks in the 1871 census in Bramley Street, Alfold, Surrey, England. James was a farmer of 220 acres employing 13 men, 3 boys and 1 woman. He was living with his wife niece Caroline Watson unmarried aged 32 from Reading in Berkshire, nephew George W Fridshaw unmarried aged 23 from Clapham in Surrey working as a Chronometer watch maker and two servants.²

     Hannah Turner was baptised on 20 November 1808 in St Nicholas, Alfold, Surrey, England, she was the daughter of Arthur and Sarah Turner.¹ She married Henry Franks, son of George Franks and Mary Stedman, on 7 February 1842 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Mark Turner and Jane Puzey. Henry was a farmer like his father George Franks. Hannah's father Arthur Turner was also a farmer.² She was the wife of Henry Franks in the 1851 census in Tower Hill Farm, Shere, Surrey, England. Henry was a farmer of 224 acres emloying 7 men and 3 boys living with his wife, five sons, a Governess, a lodger and three servants.³ She was the wife of Henry Franks in the 1861 census in Shere Street, Shere, Surrey, England. Henry was a grocer living with his wife and two servants, one of which Edwn Parsons worked in the grocers shop.⁴ She was the mother of Henry Franks in the 1871 census in Shere, Surrey, England. Hannah was housekeeping for her sons Henry and Edward,her husband was at hime with their three other sons.⁵ She died in 1877 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶

     James Franks was born in 1843 in Shere, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner. He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner in the 1851 census in Tower Hill Farm, Shere, Surrey, England.² He was a son of Henry Franks in the 1871 census in Shere, Surrey, England. James was a bakers assistant.³ He married Sophie Eleanor Gee on 13 October 1879 in Holy Trinity, Guildford, Surrey, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Gee and Ruth Gee. James was a draper from Shere, his father Henry Franks was described as a gentleman. Eleanor was a minor and lived at Fernery House, Harvey Road, Charlotteville in Guildford. Her father James Gee was a Sergeant Major.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Shere, Surrey, England. James was a Grocer Draper living with his wife and young son with a grocers assistant and grocers porter living with them with one servant.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Epsom Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was an Agent for Royal Liver Society living with his wife, three children, niece Ellen C Gere and three boarders.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Richmond House, Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was an Insurance Agent living with his wife, children and mother in law Eliza Gee with one boarder and one servant.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Starston, Church Hill, Horsell, Surrey, England. James is listed as a retired grocer living with his wife and daughter.⁸ He died in 1915 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁹

     George Franks was born circa 1846 in Shere, Surrey, England. He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner. He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner in the 1851 census in Tower Hill Farm, Shere, Surrey, England.¹ He was a son of Henry Franks in the 1871 census in Shere, Surrey, England. George was a master miller.² He married Ann Watson on 31 July 1872 in St James, Westminster, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Franks and Caroline Watson. George was a miller and his father Henry Franks was a grocer. Ann's father George Watson was a cabinet maker.^3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Shere, Surrey, England. George was a miller living with his wife and daughters.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Shere, Surrey, England. George was a miller living with his wife and daughters.⁶ He died in 1898 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁷

     Henry Franks was born circa 1847 in Shere, Surrey, England. He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner. He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner in the 1851 census in Tower Hill Farm, Shere, Surrey, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Shere, Surrey, England. Henry was a master butcher employing three men living with his brother, mother who was housekeeping for him, three butcher journeymen and one servant.²

     Edward Franks was born circa 1849 in Shere, Surrey, England. He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner. He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner in the 1851 census in Tower Hill Farm, Shere, Surrey, England.¹ He was a brother of Henry Franks in the 1871 census in Shere, Surrey, England. Edward was a butcher.²

     Arthur Franks was born in 1851 in Shere, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner. He was the son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner in the 1851 census in Tower Hill Farm, Shere, Surrey, England.² He was a son of Henry Franks in the 1871 census in Shere, Surrey, England. Arthur was a miller journeyman.³ He married Sarah Ann Meeten on 6 November 1885 in Thakeham, Sussex, England.^4,5 He died on 29 April 1910 in Southbrooks Farm, Shere, Surrey, England.^6,7 He was buried on 5 May 1910 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England.⁸ His estate was probated on 16 May 1911 in London to his widow Sarah Ann Franks. His effects were valued at £244 5s.⁷

     Sarah Ann Meeten was born circa 1854 in Shepley, Sussex, England. She married Arthur Franks, son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner, on 6 November 1885 in Thakeham, Sussex, England.^1,2 Her husband Arthur died on 29 April 1910 in Southbrooks Farm, Shere, Surrey, England.^3,4 She received the probate of the estate of Arthur Franks on 16 May 1911.⁴ Sarah and her son Arthur sailed from Liverpool on the ship Tyrolia arriving in St Johns, Newfoundland on 2 April 1914. Arthur was listed as a farmer.⁵ She died on 7 March 1937 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada, and she was buried in Lloydminster Cemetery.⁶

     Arthur Franks was born circa 1891 in Shere, Surrey, England. He was the son of Arthur Franks and Sarah Ann Meeten. Sarah and her son Arthur sailed from Liverpool on the ship Tyrolia arriving in St Johns, Newfoundland on 2 April 1914. Arthur was listed as a farmer.¹

     William Franks was born circa 1894 in Shere, Surrey, England. He was the son of Arthur Franks and Sarah Ann Meeten.

     Henry Edward Franks was born circa 1896 in Shere, Surrey, England. He was the son of Arthur Franks and Sarah Ann Meeten.

     Sophie Eleanor Gee was born circa 1859 in Guildford, Surrey, England. She married James Franks, son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner, on 13 October 1879 in Holy Trinity, Guildford, Surrey, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Gee and Ruth Gee. James was a draper from Shere, his father Henry Franks was described as a gentleman. Eleanor was a minor and lived at Fernery House, Harvey Road, Charlotteville in Guildford. Her father James Gee was a Sergeant Major.¹ She was the wife of James Franks in the census of April 1881 Shere, Surrey, England.² She was the wife of James Franks in the 1891 census in Epsom Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was an Agent for Royal Liver Society living with his wife, three children, niece Ellen C Gere and three boarders.³ She was the wife of James Franks in the 1901 census in Richmond House, Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was an Insurance Agent living with his wife, children and mother in law Eliza Gee with one boarder and one servant.⁴ She was the wife of James Franks in the 1911 census in Starston, Church Hill, Horsell, Surrey, England. James is listed as a retired grocer living with his wife and daughter.⁵ Her husband James died in 1915 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶ She died in 1945 in Surrey, England.⁷

     Gertrude Eleanor Franks was born on 28 February 1883 in Shere, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Gee. She was the daughter of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Franks in the 1891 census Epsom Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Franks in the 1901 census in Richmond House, Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Franks in the 1911 census in Starston, Church Hill, Horsell, Surrey, England. Gertrude was a teacher of music.⁴ She died in 1979 in Bracknell, Berkshire, England.⁵

     Gladys Ethel Franks was born in 1886 in Shere, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Gee. She was the daughter of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Franks in the 1891 census Epsom Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Franks in the 1901 census in Richmond House, Waterden Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.³ She appeared in the 1911 census in Cumberland ad Westmorland Asylum, Carlisle, Lancashire, England. She was working as the Nursery Governess.⁴

     Henry Neville Franks was born in 1884 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Gee. He died in 1893 in Guildford, Surrey, England.²

     Isabella Christina Maria Pentz was born circa 1885.¹ She married James Herbert Franks, son of James Franks and Sophie Eleanor Gee, on 22 September 1906 in Cape Town, South Africa.²

     Ronald Hermann Hubert Franks was baptised on 21 March 1909 in Christ Church, Woking, Surrey, England, his father was an accountant.¹ He was the son of James Herbert Franks and Isabella Christina Maria Pentz.

     Neville Lay Herbert Franks was born on 8 January 1908 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Herbert Franks and Isabella Christina Maria Pentz. He was baptised on 9 February 1908 in Christ Church, Guildford, Surrey, England, his father was an incorporated accountant and the family lived at Delaford, London Road in Guildford.¹

     Ann Watson was born circa 1846 in Shere, Surrey, England. She married George Franks, son of Henry Franks and Hannah Turner, on 31 July 1872 in St James, Westminster, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Franks and Caroline Watson. George was a miller and his father Henry Franks was a grocer. Ann's father George Watson was a cabinet maker.^1,2 She was the wife of George Franks in the census of 3 April 1881 Shere, Surrey, England.³ She was the wife of George Franks in the 1891 census in Shere, Surrey, England. George was a miller living with his wife and daughters.⁴ Her husband George died in 1898 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁵

     Alice Franks was born in 1874 in Shere, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Watson. She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Franks in the 1881 census in Shere, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Franks in the 1891 census Shere, Surrey, England, Alice was an apprentice dressmaker.³

     Emily Franks was born in 1875 in Shere, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Watson. She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Franks in the 1881 census in Shere, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Franks in the 1891 census Shere, Surrey, England, Emily was an apprentice dressmaker.³

     Fanny Franks was born on 9 August 1878 in Erith, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Watson. She was baptised on 27 July 1879 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, her father was a miller and the family lived in Knaphill near Woking in Surrey.² She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Franks in the 1881 census in Shere, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Franks in the 1891 census Shere, Surrey, England.⁴

     Mary Franks was born on 15 July 1881 in Shere, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Watson. She was the daughter of George Franks and Ann Franks in the 1891 census Shere, Surrey, England.² She married Frederick Thomas Taylor on 19 April 1906 in St John the Evangelist, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Samon Slingo and Emily Franks. Frederick as a draper, his father Thomas Taylor was a dairyman. Mary's father George Franks was deceased and had worked as a miller.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary was listed as living at 18 Lincoln Road, Portslade by Sea, Sussex, England, with her husband Frederick. Frederick was a storekeeper at a dyers and cleaners.⁴

     Frederick Thomas Taylor was born on 15 April 1885 in Steyning, Sussex, England.¹ He married Mary Franks, daughter of George Franks and Ann Watson, on 19 April 1906 in St John the Evangelist, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Samon Slingo and Emily Franks. Frederick as a draper, his father Thomas Taylor was a dairyman. Mary's father George Franks was deceased and had worked as a miller.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Frederick was listed as living at 18 Lincoln Road, Portslade by Sea, Sussex, England, with his wife Mary. Frederick was a storekeeper at a dyers and cleaners.³

     Albert P Taylor was born on 15 August 1913. He was the son of Frederick Thomas Taylor and Mary Franks. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert P Taylor was listed as living at 18 Lincoln Road, Portslade by Sea, Sussex, England, with his parents Albert was mentally deficient.¹