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     Frances Ellen Vincent was born in 1895 in South Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Lucas.³ She was baptised on 15 November 1896 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England, along with her siblings Jesse and Lily. The family lived at 25 South Street in Guildford and her father was a labourer.⁴ She was the daughter of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Vincent in the 1901 census in 1 Milkhouse Gate, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the daughter of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Vincent in the 1911 census in 2 Norfolk Cottages, Bright Hill, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶

     Lily Rose Vincent was born in 1896 in Guildford, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Lucas.³ She was baptised on 15 November 1896 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England, along with her siblings Frances andJesse. The family lived at 25 South Street in Guildford and her father was a labourer.⁴ She was the daughter of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Vincent in the 1901 census in 1 Milkhouse Gate, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁵ She died on 22 August 1910 in River Wey, Guildford, Surrey, England, by drowning. She was wading in the shallow water on the edge of tumbling bay when she fell backwards into the water. She was washed away by the current of the pool, which was 15-20 feet deep and she disappeared twice when a Sandfield schoolboy called Cyril Thomas Woodman Read aged 12 years 8 months old of 24 Acacia Road was attracted by her shouts. He ran to her assistance. He went into the water fuly clothed, and, being a good swimmer, managed to clutch her in the nick of time. But the Surrey Advertiser stated that brave little fellow's conspicuous act was not rewards with success, he tried to keep the girl's head above water, but her weight, deadened with saturated clothing, was against him, and he was nearly pulled under. He called for help. A gentleman from Leroys boatyard brought the boy to safety. His name was Mr Burton. PCs Manfield and H J Gascoigne and a man named Walter Simmonds arrived and dragged the pool, recovering the body of the liitle girl.
An inquiry was held by Mr F W Smallpiece the Borough Coroner. The verdict was declared to be accidental and Cyril and the gentleman who rescued him were recommended to receive recognition from the Royal Human Society or some other Society. The area by tumbling water should be fenced off.
A Public testimonial fund was set up under the title of 'Boy Hero Find'. The Surrey Advertiser stated Mr Burton and Cyril received the rewards they so well deserved.^6,7,8 She was buried on 27 August 1910 in Holy Trinity, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁷

     Maggie May Vincent was born in 1900 in Guildford, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Lucas.³ She was the daughter of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Vincent in the 1901 census in 1 Milkhouse Gate, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ She died in 1901 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁵

     Jack Henry Vincent was born in 1910 in Guildford, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Lucas.³ He was the son of Jesse Vincent and Hannah Vincent in the 1911 census in 2 Norfolk Cottages, Bright Hill, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴

     Charles William Vincent was born on 17 August 1890 in Shere, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen.³ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1891 census in The Cottage, Shere, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1901 census in Church Road, Shere, Surrey, England.⁵ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1911 census in Church Cottage, Shere, Surrey, England. Charles was a bricklayers labourer.⁶ He married Elizabeth Mary Holcomb on 24 March 1913 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Harry Holcomb and Agnes Eva Portman. Charles was a labourer and his father a bricklayer. Elizabeth's father Harry Hocomb was a shepherd.^7,8 His wife Elizabeth died in 1971 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.⁹ He died in 1973 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹⁰

     Hubert Henry James Vincent was born in 1893 in Shere, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen.³ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1901 census in Church Road, Shere, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1911 census in Church Cottage, Shere, Surrey, England. Hubert was a bakers assistant.⁵ Hubert sailed from London on 21 June 1912 on board 'Osterley' bound for Fremantle in Australia, he was listed as a baker age 18.⁶ Hubert was by 1915 in Perth in Western Australia. He worked for the Government Railways as a shunter.⁷ Hubert signed up on 3 January 1916. He worked as a shunter and gave his address at enrolement as Garnett Road in Bayswater, Western Australia. By 25 January his papers were changed to include his wife, Myrtle who was listed as his next of kin living in 634 Beaufont Street, Mt Lawley in Western Australia.⁸ He married Myrtle Ivy Coller in 1916 in Australia.⁷ As a Private he embarked on 3 June 1916 on board HMAT Suevic A29 in Fremantle.⁸ Hubert was wounded in an accident on 23 March 1917 and transferred the following day to the Divisional Rest Station. There is a letter in his records from him dated 28 July 1917 to say that his wound was very slight, he stayed in the Rest Unit for 7-8 days, never actually leaving his unit.⁸ He died on 4 October 1917 in Zonnebeke, Belgium, He was a Corporal in the 44th Battalion of the Australian Infantry, his service number was 920. He was killed instantly by a shell that hit his left side about 7am during the advance for Passchendaele Ridge. He was buried near where he fell in Zonnebeke. He was described as slim, dark and had curly hair His body was never recovered.^9,7,8 He is remembered on panel Panel 7 - 17 - 23 - 25 - 27 - 29 - 31 at Ypres- Menin Gate Memorial and the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.^9,7

     George Oliver Vincent was born in 1897 in Shere, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen.² He was baptised on 15 August 1897 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, his father was a bricklayer.³ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1901 census in Church Road, Shere, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1911 census in Church Cottage, Shere, Surrey, England. George was at school.⁵ He died on 25 November 1929 in Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, his usual address was Church Cottage in Shere.⁶ His estate was probated on 9 January 1930 Administration papers were issued in London to his mother Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent. His effects were valued at £109 14s 1d.⁶

     Dora Delphina Vincent was born on 12 August 1903 in Shere, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen.³ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1911 census in Church Cottage, Shere, Surrey, England. Dora was at school.⁴ She married Richard A Coleman in 1934 in Surrey, England.⁵ She died in 1981 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Joseph Raymond Vincent was born on 16 September 1905 in Shere, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen.³ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1911 census in Church Cottage, Shere, Surrey, England. Joseph was at school.⁴ He died in 1981 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Arthur John Vincent was born in 1907 in Shere, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen.³ He was baptised on 2 June 1907 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, his father was a bricklayer.⁴ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1911 census in Church Cottage, Shere, Surrey, England.⁵ He married Evelyn Gertrude Tickner on 18 August 1934 in St Mark, Peaslake, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Seymour Tickner and V Vincent. Artur John was a journeyman grocer living in Church Cottage, his father Charles was deceased. Evelyn livied in Inglenook in Peaslake. Her father Wiliam Tickner was a retired bricklayer.^6,7 He died in 1958 in Surrey, England.⁸

     Frances Evelina Vincent was born in 1888 in Shere, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen.³ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1891 census The Cottage, Shere, Surrey, England, Charles was a bricklayer living with his wife and children.⁴ She was the daughter of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1901 census in Church Road, Shere, Surrey, England.⁵ She married John Hill on 9 June 1919 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ernest Alfred Harwood and Beatrice Maud Lemon. John was a Sergeant in RASC, his father Robert Hill was a market gardener. Frances father Charles Vincent had died.^6,7 Although the passenger list states Frances was a Miss I think this may be a mistake. It states she was a secretary aged 36 planning to stay in Australia I think she sailed on 21 February 1925 on board 'Ascanius' from Liverpool.⁸ John and Frances were in 1925 living in 66 Queen Street, Bayswater, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.⁹ Her husband John died in 1962 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia.¹⁰ Frances was still living in 1963 in 66 Queen Street, Bayswater, Western Australia, Australia.⁹ She died in 1964 in Western Australia, Australia.¹¹

     James Thomas Vincent was born in 1900 in Shere, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Bullen. He was baptised on 6 January 1901 in St James, Shere, Surrey, England, his father was listed as a bricklayer.³ He was the son of Charles Vincent and Henrietta Elizabeth Vincent in the 1901 census in Church Road, Shere, Surrey, England.⁴ He died in 1904 in Shere, Surrey, England.⁵

     Mary ... was born circa 1809 in Rudgwick, Sussex, England.¹ She married William Vincent. She was the wife of William Vincent in the 1851 census in Albury, Surrey, England. William was a labourer living with his wife and sons, William, Thomas, Stephen and James.²

     Robert F Lewington was born circa 1877 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Lewington and Henrietta Vincent.² He was the son of John Lewington and Henrietta Lewington in the 1881 census in 19a St John Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.³

     John H Lewington was born circa 1879 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Lewington and Henrietta Vincent.² He was the son of John Lewington and Henrietta Lewington in the 1881 census in 19a St John Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.³

     Caleb Lewington was born circa 1880 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Lewington and Henrietta Vincent.² He was the son of John Lewington and Henrietta Lewington in the 1881 census in 19a St John Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.³

     Maud H Lewington was born circa 1883 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Lewington and Henrietta Vincent.² She was the daughter of John Lewington and Henrietta Lewington in the 1901 census in 58 Cleveland Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Maud was a staymaker.³

     Lily H Lewington was born circa 1887 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Lewington and Henrietta Vincent.² She was the daughter of John Lewington and Henrietta Lewington in the 1901 census in 58 Cleveland Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Lily was a stay work panner.³

     Agnes Lewington was born circa 1889 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Lewington and Henrietta Vincent.² She was the daughter of John Lewington and Henrietta Lewington in the 1901 census in 58 Cleveland Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.³

     Peter Pearce was born circa 1813 in Hambledon, Surrey, England, a small hamlet near Portsmouth.¹ He was baptised on 26 December 1813 in Hambledon, Surrey, England, he was the son of Thomas and Mary Pearce.² He married Ann Taylor in 1833. He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census in Little Slanden, Arreton, Isle of Wight, England. Peter an agricultural labourer was living with his wife. They were lodging with John Roach a yeoman and his wife Eliza.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Peter was listed as a Police Constable living with his wife Ann.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Peter was listed as a farmer living with his wife Ann and nephew George Taylor age 25.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Mead Row, Cattershall Lane, Godalming, Surrey, England. Peter was listed as Grocer and gardener living with his wife a laundress. They had two lodgers Thomas Clare and James Smith.⁶ He died in 1880 in Farncombe, Surrey, England.⁷ He was buried on 2 December 1880 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England.⁸

     Ann Taylor was born circa 1812.¹ She married Peter Pearce in 1833. She was the wife of Peter Pearce in the 1841 census in Little Slanden, Arreton, Isle of Wight, England. Peter an agricultural labourer was living with his wife. They were lodging with John Roach a yeoman and his wife Eliza.² She was the wife of Peter Pearce in the 1851 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Peter was listed as a Police Constable living with his wife Ann.³ She was the wife of Peter Pearce in the 1861 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Peter was listed as a farmer living with his wife Ann and nephew George Taylor age 25.⁴ She was the wife of Peter Pearce in the 1871 census in Mead Row, Cattershall Lane, Godalming, Surrey, England. Peter was listed as Grocer and gardener living with his wife a laundress. They had two lodgers Thomas Clare and James Smith.⁵ Her husband Peter died in 1880 in Farncombe, Surrey, England.⁶ She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Farncombe Gardens, Godalming, Surrey, England. Ann was a laundress, she had three boarders living with her.⁷ She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Farncombe Gardens, Godalming, Surrey, England. Ann was listed a a laundress , she had a lodger John Hoare who was listed as blind.⁸ She died in 1898 in Godalming, Surrey, England.⁹ She was buried on 5 February 1898 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England.¹⁰

     Roger Parke was born circa 1835 in Donegal, Ireland.¹ He was the son of Thomas Parke. He appeared in the 1861 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. As the lodger of Mary Collingham a proprietor of houses. Roger was listed as a Police Constable.² He married Eliza Adams, daughter of William Adams, on 21 June 1865 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issue. Roger was a Constable from Albury. The ceremony was witnessed by Mark Anthony Browne and Emma Browne.^3,4 He and Eliza Parkeappeared in the 1871 census in Cooks Place, Albury, Surrey, England. Roger was a Police Inspector living with his wife and two children and a servant.⁵ His wife Eliza died in 1874 in Albury, Surrey, England.⁶ He married Emma Chapman, daughter of Thomas Chapman, on 17 September 1879 in St Stephen the Martyr, Hampstead, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Franks Chapman and Alice Chapman. Roger was a widower and listed as a Police Inspector.^3,7 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Weston Wood Lodge, Albury, Surrey, England. Roger was an Inspector of Police living with his wife and sons.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Primrose Cottage, Blackheath Lane, Albury, Surrey, England. Roger was a Pensioned Police Officer living with his wife and son Joseph.⁹ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Blackheath Lane, Albury, Surrey, England. Rogerwas listed as receiving Superannuation from the Police Pension, Surrey County Police. He was living with his wife.¹⁰ He died on 17 October 1908 in Blackheath Lane, Albury, Surrey, England.^11,12 He was buried on 21 October 1908 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England.¹³ His estate was probated on 1 December 1908 in London, England, by administration to Emma his widow his effects were valued at £176 10s 2d.¹²

     Eliza Adams was born circa 1830. She was the daughter of William Adams. She married Roger Parke, son of Thomas Parke, on 21 June 1865 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, after a licence had been issue. Roger was a Constable from Albury. The ceremony was witnessed by Mark Anthony Browne and Emma Browne.^1,2 She was the wife of Roger Parke in the 1871 census in Cooks Place, Albury, Surrey, England. Roger was a Police Inspector living with his wife and two children and a servant.³ She died in 1874 in Albury, Surrey, England.⁴ She was buried on 25 July 1874 in St Peter and St Paul, Albury, Surrey, England.⁵

     Thomas was listed as a farmer on his son's marriage certificate.

     William was listed as a labourer on his daughter's marriage certificate.