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     Walter Childs was born circa 1887 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. He was the son of Frederick Childs and Alice Dorothy Bartlett. He was the son of Frederick Childs and Alice Dorothy Childs in the 1891 census in Cottage, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹

     Amelia Booker was born circa 1818 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of John Booker and Amelia Clark. Amelia entered Brookwood Asylum on 7 Augst 1867 suffering from Dementia.¹ She died on 21 April 1878 in Brookwood Asylum, Woking, Surrey, England.²

     Edward Booker was born circa 1828 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England. He was the son of John Booker and Amelia Clark. He married Elizabeth Anne Henning on 3 July 1856 in St Mary and All Saints, Dunsfold, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Jane Henning and Catherine King. Edward was a Groom and his father John Booker was a labourer. Elizabeth's father John Henning was an auctioneer.¹ He married Elizabeth Buss on 11 April 1898 in Rudgewick, Sussex, England, after the banns had ben read. The ceremomy was witnessed by Henry Davey and Mary Ann Davy. Edward was aged 70 and a widower a grocer and licensed vitualler living in Alfold. His father John Booker had died. Elizabeth was aged 55 and a widow her father Joseph Reeves was died.² He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in The Fox Inn, Rudgewick, Sussex, England. Edward was descibed as a beer huse keeper iving with his wife and two lodgers.³ His wife Elizabeth died in 1907 in Horsham, Sussex, England.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in The Fox Inn, Rudgewick, Sussex, England. Edward was an Innkeeper living with a housekeeper.⁵ He died in 1918 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁶

     Jean Anderson Skinner was born circa 1864 in Coull, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Skinner and Margaret S Ross. She was the daughter of William Skinner and Margaret S Skinner in the 1891 census Tarland Migvie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.¹ She married George Hubert Ede, son of Charles Ede and Emma Ede, on 29 September 1892 in Tarlande, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, after the banns had been read. George was aged 30 and a Doctor of Medicine from Bramley in Surrey. Jane was the Ministers daughter aged 28.² She was the wife of George Hubert Ede in the 1901 census in Ardo, Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. George was a general practitioner living wth his wife and daughter. They had a servant governess living in the household called Beatrice E D Stiff and Emma Woolgar a domestic servant.³ She was the wife of George Hubert Ede in the 1911 census in Ardo, Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, England. George was a medical practitioner living with his wife and two daughters who were at school. They lived in an eight roomed home with three domestic servants.⁴ Her husband George died on 11 April 1917 in Ardo, Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.^5,6 She died on 31 July 1947 in St Luke's Hospital, 10 Warren Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, her usual address was Edencroft, Bramley, Surrey.^6,7 She was buried on 4 August 1947 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁸ Her estate was probated on 17 December 1947 in London to a widow Bessie Watson Shepherd. Her estate was valued at £170 15s 1d.⁶ A second grant was issued in London to Harry Crawley Ross Skinner DSO MC Lt Col H M Army. Her estate was valued at £2173 19s 7d.⁶

     Emma Dorothy Ede was born on 17 September 1893 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Hubert Ede and Jean Anderson Skinner. She was baptised on 25 October 1893 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, her father was a Medical Practitioner.² She was the daughter of George Hubert Ede and Jean Anderson Ede in the 1901 census in Ardo, Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.³ Dorothy attended St Catherine's School from September 1901 until Easter 1912. She was an excellent scholar winning many prizes.⁴ She was the daughter of George Hubert Ede and Jean Anderson Ede in the 1911 census in Ardo, Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁵ She died on 16 August 1915 in Bramley, Surrey, England, at age 21.⁶ She was buried on 19 August 1915 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England.⁷ In a report about the death of Emma Dorothy Ede, gave a list of mourners, floral tributes and an appreciation by Mrs Leonard Phillips, Commandant of Thorncombe Military Hospital. The initial report in the newspaper begins ‘A gloom is cast over the village’, and that Dorothy was universally beloved. She joined the nursing staff of Thorncombe on the outbreak of was ‘most intellectual and painstaking nurse and very anxious about her work’. The funeral was conducted by Rev D Green (vicar of Bramley) and Rev C Etty, and included two hymns. Among the wreaths was one from Mrs Russell Baker and old girls of the School. Mrs Phillips’ tribute reads: ‘A great power for good, and her example she always set of unselfish service, always eager to help both patients and fellow-workers, never grumbling, or wishing to have the best work given to her, but doing it all in a cheerful spirit which, without doubt did much to help in her patients’ recovery, and made her one of the most valued nurses and popular workers at Thorncombe Hospital’. She had not been at work since 1 August and all were looking forward to her return ‘when we heard that she was seriously ill, only a few hours before her death’.^8,9 Dorothy's name appears on the Surrey V.A.D. Nurse Memorial in Farnham Road Hospital in Guildford.⁴

     Elizabeth Reeves was born circa 1842 in Ewhurst, Surrey, England. She married William Buss in 1858 on 29 February 1858. after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Richardson and Sarah Reeves. William was a labourer like his father Jonathan Buss. Elizabeth's father Joseph Reeves was a farmer. Her husband William died in 1896 in The Fox Inn, Rudgewick, Sussex, England.¹ She married Edward Booker, son of John Booker and Amelia Clark, on 11 April 1898 in Rudgewick, Sussex, England, after the banns had ben read. The ceremomy was witnessed by Henry Davey and Mary Ann Davy. Edward was aged 70 and a widower a grocer and licensed vitualler living in Alfold. His father John Booker had died. Elizabeth was aged 55 and a widow her father Joseph Reeves was died.² She was the wife of Edward Booker in the 1901 census in The Fox Inn, Rudgewick, Sussex, England. Edward was descibed as a beer huse keeper iving with his wife and two lodgers.³ She died in 1907 in Horsham, Sussex, England.⁴

     Elizabeth Anne Henning married Edward Booker, son of John Booker and Amelia Clark, on 3 July 1856 in St Mary and All Saints, Dunsfold, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Jane Henning and Catherine King. Edward was a Groom and his father John Booker was a labourer. Elizabeth's father John Henning was an auctioneer.¹

     William Buss was born in 1835. He married Elizabeth Reeves in 1858 on 29 February 1858. after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Richardson and Sarah Reeves. William was a labourer like his father Jonathan Buss. Elizabeth's father Joseph Reeves was a farmer. He died in 1896 in The Fox Inn, Rudgewick, Sussex, England.¹ He was buried on 20 October 1896 in Rudgewick, Sussex, England.¹

     Sarah Booker was baptised on 8 May 1808 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England, her parents were John and Amelia Booker.¹ She was the daughter of John Booker and Amelia Clark. She married George Boxall on 13 July 1833 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Booke, Elizabeth Booker and Jonathan Botting.² She died in 1857 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.³

     George Boxall married Sarah Booker, daughter of John Booker and Amelia Clark, on 13 July 1833 in Dunsfold, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Booke, Elizabeth Booker and Jonathan Botting.¹

     Julia ... married William Foxwell. She was born circa 1869 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was the wife of William Foxwell in the 1891 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a gardener living with his wife and children and a lodger George Elliott a gardener.¹

     William Foxwell was born circa 1884 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Henry Foxwell and Julia ...

     Milly Foxwell was born circa 1886 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of William Henry Foxwell and Julia ... She was the daughter of William Foxwell and Julia Foxwell in the 1891 census Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹

     Ernest Foxwell was born circa 1888 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. He was the son of William Henry Foxwell and Julia ... He was the son of William Foxwell and Julia Foxwell in the 1891 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹

     Daisy Foxwell was born circa 1890 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of William Henry Foxwell and Julia ... She was the daughter of William Foxwell and Julia Foxwell in the 1891 census Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹

     William Foxwell married Julia ... He was born circa 1863 in Ashill, Somerset, England. He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a gardener living with his wife and children and a lodger George Elliott a gardener.¹

     George Hamshar was born circa 1843 in Abinger, Surrey, England. He was the son of James Hamshar and Mary Ann Lilliott. He was the son of Mary Ann Hamshar in the 1851 census in Ewhurst, Surrey, England.¹

     William Edwards was born circa 1822.¹ He died in 1906 in Lords Hill, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ He was buried on 27 March 1906 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot B32.¹

     Annie Marie Steer was born in 1860 in Rudgewick, Sussex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Steer and Elizabeth Holland. She was baptised on 4 November 1860 in Rudgewick, Sussex, England, her parents were Thomas and Elizabeth.³ She married William Edgington in 1896 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of Thomas Steer in the 1901 census in Farley Heath, Surrey, England.⁵ She died in 1908 in Smithwood, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.¹ She was buried on 6 December 1908 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot C27.¹

     William Edgington was born on 17 March 1877 in Albury, Surrey, England.¹ He was baptised on 25 April 1877 in Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, his parents were William and Jane. His father was a labourer.¹ He married Annie Marie Steer, daughter of Thomas Steer and Elizabeth Holland, in 1896 in Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was the son in law of Thomas Steer in the 1901 census in Farley Heath, Surrey, England.³ His wife Annie died in 1908 in Smithwood, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a general labourer, widower and living with son.⁵

     William Thomas Edgington was born on 13 June 1896 in Albury, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Edgington and Annie Marie Steer.¹ He was baptised on 31 January 1897 in Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Albury, Surrey, England, hs parents were William and Annie Marie and his father was a labourer.¹ He was the grandson of Thomas Steer in the 1901 census in Farley Heath, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of William Edgington in the 1911 census in Run Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. William was a chemist errand boy.⁴ He died in 1981 in Sussex, England.⁵

     Thomas Steer was born circa 1831 in Rudgewick, Sussex, England. He married Elizabeth Holland on 20 October 1855 in St Peter and St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Holland and Mary Ann Steer. Thomas was a labourer, his father also Thomas Steer was a game keeper. Elizabeth's father Matthew Holland was a Shoveller.¹ His wife Elizabeth died in 1890 in Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Farley Heath, Surrey, England. Thomas was a widower living with his daughter, son in law and grandson. He was a gamekeeper.³ He died in 1902 in Thakeham, Sussex, England.⁴

     Elizabeth Holland was born circa 1833 in Abinger, Surrey, England. She married Thomas Steer on 20 October 1855 in St Peter and St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Holland and Mary Ann Steer. Thomas was a labourer, his father also Thomas Steer was a game keeper. Elizabeth's father Matthew Holland was a Shoveller.¹ She died in 1890 in Guildford, Surrey, England.²

     Ellen Foxwell was born in 1865 in Ashill, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Foxwell and Sarah Rea. She was a daughter of John Henry Foxwell and Sarah Foxwell in the 1871 census in Cottage, Ashill, Somerset, England.² She was the daughter of John Henry Foxwell and Sarah Rea in the 1891 census Woodland Cottages, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, Ellen was a domestic servant.³