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     George Gordon Brett was born on 14 December 1913 in Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George William Brett and Amy Sherman. He was baptised on 15 February 1914 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was the Parish Clerk and bootmaker.² He was the son of George William Brett and Amy Brett in the 1921 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He witnessed the marriage of Phyllis Anne Vaughan and William Edgar Brett on 9 October 1935 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England.^4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George Gordon Brett was listed as living at Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his parents George was listed as an aircraft carpenter.⁶ He married Kathleen E Wilson in 1947 in Holderness, Yorkshire, England.⁷ He died in 1978 in Surrey, England.⁸ He was buried on 9 November 1978 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after a cremation.⁹

     Kathleen E Wilson married George Gordon Brett, son of George William Brett and Amy Sherman, in 1947 in Holderness, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Emily Brett was born in 1859 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.² She was the daughter of Benjamin Brett and Eliza Woodyer.¹ She was a daughter of Benjamin Brett and Eliza Brett in the 1871 census in High Street, Belgrave, London, England.³ She was the daughter of Benjamin Brett and Eliza Brett in the 1881 census in 91 High Street, St George Hanover Square, London, England.⁴

     Susan Marshall was born circa 1847.² She married Benjamin Brett, son of George Brett and Fanny Hardy, on 18 September 1881 in St Andrew, Holborn, London, England, after a licence had been taken out. Benjamin was a widower from St Andrews Holborn, Susan was a spinster from Romford. The wedding ceremony was witnessed by George John Sneath and Thomas Challenger. Benjamin was described as a school board visitor living in 105 High Holborn and his father a cordwainer was dead. Susan was from Colyer Row in Romford and her father Robert William Marshall a soldier was also deceased.
Benjamins career as a school board visiting officer is reported several times in articles in the newspapers.^1,2 She was the wife of Benjamin Brett in the 1901 census in 35 Moreton Terrace, St George Hanover Square, London, England. Benjamin was a visitor on the London School board living with his wife and son Benjamin.³ She was the wife of Benjamin Brett in the 1911 census in 35 Moreton Terrace, St George Hanover Square, London, England. Benjamin was a Police Pensioner living with his wife and their six year old grandchild, Benjamin William Norton Brett.⁴ She died in 1912 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.⁵

     Benjamin Norton Brett was born on 12 July 1883 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.^2,3 He was the son of Benjamin Brett and Susan Marshall.¹ He was baptised on 24 November 1883 in St Gabriel, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London, England, his parents were Benjamin and Susan Brett. His father was a retired Police Officer.³ He was the son of Benjamin Brett and Susan Brett in the 1901 census in 35 Moreton Terrace, St George Hanover Square, London, England. Benjamin was an engineers apprentice.⁴ He married Maud Marie G Ives in 1903 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.⁵ His wife Maud died in 1906 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.⁶ He married Flora Emily Holden circa 1907. He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 18 Johnson's Place, Pimlico, London, England. Benjamin was a gas engineer and repairer living with his wife and two children. Young Benjamin William Norton Brett was with his grandparents.⁷ His wife Flora died in 1911 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.⁸ He married Eliza Ellen Moody in 1912 in Lambeth, London, England.⁹ He died in 1939 in Surrey, England.¹⁰

     Maud Marie G Ives was born circa 1876. She married Benjamin Norton Brett, son of Benjamin Brett and Susan Marshall, in 1903 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ She died in 1906 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.²

     Benjamin William Norton Brett was born on 5 November 1904 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Norton Brett and Maud Marie G Ives. He was the grandson of Benjamin Brett and Susan Brett in the 1911 census in 35 Moreton Terrace, St George Hanover Square, London, England. His mother died in 1906.² He married Janet Susan Gladys Dunn 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.^3,4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Benjamin was listed as living at 44 Stormont Road, Battersea, London, England, with his wife Janet. Benjamin was a technical clerk for a scientific instrument maker and a volunteer ARP warden.⁵ He died in 1989 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.⁶

     Lizzie Merritt was born on 3 February 1878 in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 She married Sidney Simmonds, son of Albert Edward Simmonds and Rebecca Kemp, in 1915 in Medway, Kent, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lizzie was listed as living at Ferndale, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her husband Sidney. Sidney was a Landscape Gardener.¹ She died in 1940 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ The funeral of Lizzie Simmonds took place on 13 March 1940 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵

     John Hurren was born on 8 July 1879 in Bethnal Green, London, England, maybe born 8 July 1880.^1,2 He was the son of John Hurren and Margaret ...³ He was the son of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1891 census in 43 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London, England.⁴ He married Alice Sarah Howes in 1903 in Lambeth, London, England.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 130 Upland Road, Camberwell, London, England. John was an architectural sculptor living with his wife Alice a school teacher and their two sons Bernard and 11 month old George with one servant.⁶ It is believed John and his family were bombed out of their home in Chelsea and came to Wonersh to live.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at Elmcot, Wonersh, Surrey, England, John was a sculptor in wood and stone living with his sisters Kathleen, Margaret, Caroline, Ellen and brother in law.¹ John made the ten foot stone carvings in the gatehouse into Wonersh Church Green. They were put in place on 18 May 1953 by John Hurren being carved in his studio at the back of the Grantley Arms.

The inscription is “The inspiration and design for this freize originated with Beatrice E Cook and was developed and carved by John Hurren both being residents of this village Finis 1953 EIIR”

The second panel is a memorial to “unpraised civilians” who served and endured the second world war, and is intended to depict figures which typify every aspect of village life.These include the Women’s Institute, the Land Girls, the Boy Scouts, the farmer and fishmonger. There are 22 figures in all.

An article appeared in the Portsmouth Evening News of 21 May 1953 about the friezes.^8,9 His wife Alice died on 26 November 1953 in Birtley House, Bramley, Surrey, England.^10,11 John moved to Worthing in 1966.¹² He died in 1968 in Swandean Hospital, Worthing, Sussex, England.^13,14 He was buried on 11 January 1968 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 509 with his wife Alice who died in 1953 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹⁴

     Alice Sarah Howes was born circa 1875 in London, England.¹ She married John Hurren, son of John Hurren and Margaret ..., in 1903 in Lambeth, London, England.² She was the wife of John Hurren in the 1911 census in 130 Upland Road, Camberwell, London, England. John was an architectural sculptor living with his wife Alice a school teacher and their two sons Bernard and 11 month old George with one servant.³ She died on 26 November 1953 in Birtley House, Bramley, Surrey, England, her usual address was Grantley Cottages in Wonersh.^4,5 She was buried on 30 November 1953 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 509 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁶ Her estate was probated on 31 May 1954 in London to Patrick Alymer Burlton a solicitor and Ernest John Nicholls a chartered accountant. Her effects were valued at £927 2s 0d.⁵

     Bernard John Hurren was born in 1907 in Camberwell, London, England.² He was the son of John Hurren and Alice Sarah Howes.¹ He was the son of John Hurren and Alice Sarah Hurren in the 1911 census in 130 Upland Road, Camberwell, London, England.³

     George William Hurren was born in 1910 in London, England.¹ He was the son of John Hurren and Alice Sarah Howes.¹ He was the son of John Hurren and Alice Sarah Hurren in the 1911 census in 130 Upland Road, Camberwell, London, England.²

     John Hurren was born circa 1850 in Chelsea, London, England.¹ He married Margaret ... circa 1877.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 43 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London, England. John was an architectural scuptor in wood and stone living with his wife and children.² He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 4 Crofton Road, Camberwell, London, England. John was a modeller and carver in wood living with his wife and six of his eight children.³

     Margaret ... was born circa 1856 in Cork, Ireland.¹ She married John Hurren circa 1877.¹ She was the wife of John Hurren in the 1891 census in 43 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London, England. John was an architectural scuptor in wood and stone living with his wife and children.² She was the wife of John Hurren in the 1911 census in 4 Crofton Road, Camberwell, London, England. John was a modeller and carver in wood living with his wife and six of his eight children.³

     Kathleen Hurren was born on 21 December 1877 in Newington, London, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ...¹ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1891 census 43 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London, England, Kathleen had been suffering from a curvature of the spine for 2 years.⁴ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1911 census in 4 Crofton Road, Camberwell, London, England. Kathleen was a LCC Tramways clerk.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at Elmcot, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her brother John and sisters Kathleen was a clerk in the LCC tramways.² She died on 27 January 1940 in St Luke's Hospital, 10 Warren Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 62 Her usual address was Elmcot in Wonersh.^6,7 Her estate was probated on 30 April 1940 in London to her spinster sisters Caroline and Margaret. Her estate was valued at £1,027 15s 11d.⁷

     Caroline Bennett Hurren was born on 21 April 1883 in Newington, London, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ...¹ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1911 census in 4 Crofton Road, Camberwell, London, England. Caroline was a school teacher.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at Elmcot, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her brother John Caroline was an elementary school teacher.² She received the probate of the estate of Kathleen Hurren on 30 April 1940.⁵ She died on 23 November 1942 in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 59 her usual address was Elmcot in Woinersh.^6,5 Her estate was probated on 5 March 1943 in Llandudno to Johnher brother. Her estate was valued at £2,861 4s 5d.⁵

     Ellen Hurren was born on 23 January 1888 in Newington, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ...¹ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1891 census 43 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London, England.³ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1911 census in 4 Crofton Road, Camberwell, London, England. Ellen was an attendant at the Electric Theatre.⁴ She married James B Farmer in 1915 in Lambeth, London, England.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at Elmcot, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her brother John, sisters and husband James.²

     Grace Adeline Hurren was born in 1890 in Camberwell, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ...¹ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1891 census 43 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London, England.³ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1911 census in 4 Crofton Road, Camberwell, London, England. Grace was a school teacher.⁴

     Alice May Hurren was born on 2 July 1892 in Camberwell, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ...¹ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1911 census in 4 Crofton Road, Camberwell, London, England. Alice was a student.³ She married Cecil Bransgrove in 1921 in Lambeth, London, England.⁴ She died in 1969 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Margaret Hurren was born on 5 December 1880 in Newington, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret ...¹ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1891 census 43 Camberwell Green, Camberwell, London, England.³ She was the daughter of John Hurren and Margaret Hurren in the 1911 census in 4 Crofton Road, Camberwell, London, England. Margaret was a LCC Tramways clerk.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at Elmcot, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her brother John and sisters.² She received the probate of the estate of Kathleen Hurren on 30 April 1940.⁵ She died in 1967 in Hambledon House, Surrey, England, she had previously lived in Elscott on Wonersh Common.⁶ She was buried on 12 May 1967 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 907 after a service in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.⁷