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     Alice Smith was born circa 1869 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England. She was the daughter of Charles Smith and Emma Brett. She was a daughter of Charles Smith and Emma Smith in the 1871 census in Royal Engineers Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.¹

     George Smith was born circa 1871 in Aldershot, Hampshire, England. He was the son of Charles Smith and Emma Brett. He was a son of Charles Smith and Emma Smith in the 1871 census in Royal Engineers Barracks, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.¹

     Matthew Emery Brett was born on 3 June 1875 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Brett and Jane Hallett. He was the son of Thomas Brett and Jane Brett in the 1881 census in 2 The Retreat, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.² He married Ellen Louise Cole, daughter of Alfred Cole, on 24 July 1893 in St George's, Falfield, Gloucestershire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by A Cole and Elizabeth Emma Cole. Matthew was a gardener his father Thomas Henry Brett was a shoemaker. Ellen's father Arthur Cole was a labourer.^3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 30 Gloucester House, Wallthamstow, Essex, England. Matthew was a Navvy living with his wife and son.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 16 Graley Hill, Hotwells, Clifton, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Matthew was a greengrocer living with his wife and son.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in 354 Hotwell Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England. Matthew was a fish salesman iving with his wife, widowed father in law and nephew Alfred James Cole aged 9, whose father is listed as dead.⁷ His wife Ellen died in 1926 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.⁸ He married Rosina Golding in 1927 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Matthew was listed as living at 136 Bryants Hill Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, with his wife Rosina. Matthew was a master fish merchant.¹⁰ He died on 21 August 1949 in 136 Bryants Hill Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, at age 74.^11,12 His estate was probated on 1 November 1949 in Bristol to his widow Rosina Brett and William Robert Cottrell a company manager. His effects were valued at £5,069 19s 5d.¹¹

     Annie E Smith was born in 1881 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of John Robert Smith and Eliza Lunn Gardner. She was the daughter of John Robert Smith and Eliza Lunn Smith in the 1881 census in Spring Gardens, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     Edward W Woods was born circa 1874 in London, England. He was the son of Edward Woods and Emma Fox. He was the son of Edward Woods and Emma Woods in the 1881 census in 5 Nettleton Road, Deptford, London, England.¹

     Ada Woods was born circa 1863 in Bermondsey, London, England. She was the daughter of Edward Woods and Emma Fox. She was the daughter of Edward Woods and Emma Woods in the 1881 census in 5 Nettleton Road, Deptford, London, England.¹

     Edward Holland was born in 1858 in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ He married Sophia Elizabeth Brett, daughter of Thomas Brett and Jane Hallett, in 1888 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Diamond Cottage, London Road, Frimley, Surrey, England. Edward was an eating house keeper living with his wife, son and a servant.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 3 Boxall Cottage, Clarence Street, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. Edward was a gardener living with his wife and children.⁴ He died in 1908 in Union Infirmary, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.^5,6 He was buried on 22 June 1908 in All Saints, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁶

     Phillis Killick was born circa 1860 in Reigate, Surrey, England. She married James Brett, son of Richard Brett and Ann Hills, in 1882 in Dorking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the wife of James Brett in the 1891 census in 55 Falkland Road, Dorking, Surrey, England. James was a domestic gardener living with his wife and daughters.² She was the wife of James Brett in the 1901 census in 46 Falkland Road, Dorking, Surrey, England. James was a jobbing gardener living with his wife.³ She was the wife of James Brett in the 1911 census in 5 Mount Street, Dorking, Surrey, England. James was a jobbing gardener living with his wife and children and brother in law, Martin Killick.⁴ She died before 1939.

     Ada Violet Brett was born in 1883 in Dorking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Brett and Phillis Killick. She was the daughter of James Brett and Phillis Brett in the 1891 census 55 Falkland Road, Dorking, Surrey, England.²

     Pyllis Eva Brett was born in 1885 in Dorking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Brett and Phillis Killick. She was the daughter of James Brett and Phillis Brett in the 1891 census 55 Falkland Road, Dorking, Surrey, England.²

     Annie Veronica Brett was born in 1887 in Dorking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Brett and Phillis Killick. She was the daughter of James Brett and Phillis Brett in the 1891 census 55 Falkland Road, Dorking, Surrey, England.²

     Ellen Akehurst was born circa 1844 in Weybridge, Surrey, England. She married Edward Smith, son of Thomas Smith and Caroline Brett, on 22 April 1867 in St Mary, Lambeth, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Hardy and Edi Powell. Edi Powell seems to have winessed many marriages in St Mary, so I guess was perhaps a church warden. Edward was a painter and his father Thomas Smith was a cordwainer. Ellen's father Joseph Akehurst was deceased, he had worked as a porter. Both Edward and Ellen gave their address as Regent Street.¹ She was the wife of Edward Smith in the census of 3 April 1881 York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England.² She was the wife of Edward Smith in the 1891 census in York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England. Edward was a painter living with his wife and children.³ Her husband Edward died before 1901. She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Nightingale Road, East Molesey, Surrey, England. Ellen was living with her children and daughter in law Mary Smith.⁴

     Edward Smith was born circa 1872 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst. She was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Smith in the 1881 census in York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹ She was the son of Ellen Smith in the 1901 census in Nightingale Road, East Molesey, Surrey, England. Edward was a decorator.²

     William Smith was born circa 1874 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. He was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst. He was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Smith in the 1881 census in York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Ellen Smith in the 1901 census in Nightingale Road, East Molesey, Surrey, England. William was a decorator.²

     Emily Smith was born circa 1875 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Smith in the 1881 census in York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     Frank Smith was born circa 1880 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. He was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst.

     Edith Smith was born circa 1881 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst.

     Florence Smith was born circa 1883 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst. She was the daughter of Ellen Smith in the 1901 census in Nightingale Road, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     Herbert Smith was born circa 1885 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. He was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst.

     Clementine E Smith was born circa 1869 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Smith in the 1881 census in York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     Alice Louisa Smith was born circa 1870 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and Ellen Smith in the 1881 census in York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     Arthur Smith was born circa 1877 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. He was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst. He was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Smith in the 1881 census in York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     Francis G Smith was born circa 1880 in East Molesey, Surrey, England. He was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Akehurst. He was the son of Edward Smith and Ellen Smith in the 1881 census in York Villas, East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹

     William Puddifoot was born circa 1866 in Plumstead, Kent, England. He married Frances Caroline Brett, daughter of Thomas Brett and Jane Hallett, in 1900 in Croydon, Surrey, England.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 3 Anns Gardens, St Pancras, London, England. William was a steam chaff cutter living with his wife and daughter of 3 months.² He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 125 Brook Street, Stepney, London, England. William was a steam chaff cutter living with his wife and two surviving children, two had died.³

     Hilda Frances Puddifoot was born on 10 December 1900 in St Pancras, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Puddifoot and Frances Caroline Brett. She was the daughter of William Puddifoot and Frances Caroline Puddifoot in the 1901 census in 3 Anns Gardens, St Pancras, London, England.³ She died in 1901 in Woolwich, London, England.⁴ She was buried on 7 April 1901 in St Andrew, Haverstock Hill, Camden, London, England, the family lived at 3 St Annes Gardens and her father was a chaff cutter.²