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     Annie Maud Simmonds was born in 1906 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Rooke. She was baptised on 6 May 1906 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the family lived in Chilworth and her father was a labourer.² Peter and Flora emigrated on 10 May 1907 sailing from London to Quebec on board the ship Pomeranian with their children Jonathan, Arthur, Hubert, Bessie and Annie.³ She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the Canadian 1911 census in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.⁴ Here is a photograph of Peter and Flora and two of their daughters Bessie and Annie.⁵ She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the Canadian 1921 census in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.⁶

     Arthur Henry Simmonds was born in February 1889 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Rooke. He was the son of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the 1891 census in 3 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was baptised on 6 May 1906 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the family lived in Wonersh his father was a powder worker.³ Peter and Flora emigrated on 10 May 1907 sailing from London to Quebec on board the ship Pomeranian with their children Jonathan, Arthur, Hubert, Bessie and Annie.⁴ He was the son of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the Canadian 1911 census in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Arthur was a labourer.⁵ He died on 21 September 1951 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, at age 62.⁶

     Cecilia Flora Simmonds was born in 1890 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Rooke. She was baptised on 9 November 1890 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the family lived in Wonersh and her father was a labourer.² She died in 1891 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was buried on 12 February 1891 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, she was just 4 months old.⁴

     Jonathan Peter Simmonds was born in January 1887 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Rooke. He was baptised on 13 March 1887 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the family lived in Wonersh, his father was a labourer.² He was the son of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the 1891 census in 3 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the 1901 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ Peter and Flora emigrated on 10 May 1907 sailing from London to Quebec on board the ship Pomeranian with their children Jonathan, Arthur, Hubert, Bessie and Annie.⁵ He was the son of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the Canadian 1911 census in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. John was a labourer.⁶ He died in 1950 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.⁷

     Bessie Victoria Flora Simmonds was born in July 1900 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Rooke. She was baptised on 7 October 1900 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the family lived in Wonersh, her father was a powder worker.² She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the 1901 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ Peter and Flora emigrated on 10 May 1907 sailing from London to Quebec on board the ship Pomeranian with their children Jonathan, Arthur, Hubert, Bessie and Annie.⁴ She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the Canadian 1911 census in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.⁵ Here is a photograph of Peter and Flora and two of their daughters Bessie and Annie.⁶ She married James Melville Delong on 31 March 1921 in Peterboro, Ontario, Canada, after a licence was issued on 21 March 1921. The ceremony was witnessed by Harold S Freeman and Lilian E Seale. James was a teamster and his parents were Alfred Delong and Eliza Henderson. Bessie's parents were listed as Peter Simmonds and Flora Rooke.⁷ Here is a photograph of the Delong family taken around 1942.⁶ Her husband James died on 16 September 1969 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.⁶ She died on 13 August 1976 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, at age 76.⁶ She was buried in Rosemount Memorial Gardens, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.⁶ She was buried in Rosemount Memorial Gardens, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

     Nellie Rooke was born in 1885 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Rooke. She was baptised on 9 August 1885 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her mothers name was Flora Matilda Rooke and on the register her name was spelt Nelly.² She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the 1891 census 3 Diamond Cottages, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Peter Simmonds and Flora Matilda Simmonds in the 1901 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She died in 1951 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.⁵

     Eliza Porter was born circa 1822 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of James Porter and Ann Snelling. She was baptised on 23 April 1822 in St Martha on the Hill, Chilworth, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Porter and Ann Porter in the 1841 census in Shoelock Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.² She married John Stemp, son of Edward Stemp, on 2 October 1843 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Porter and Emily Mills. John was a labourer like his father Edward. Eliza's father Jamesa Porter was a bricklayer. Both John and Eliza came from Wonersh.^3,4 She was the wife of John Stemp in the 1851 census in Stroud Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was a brick maker living with his wife and children.⁵ She was the wife of John Stemp in the 1861 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. John was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁶ Her husband John died in 1866 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.^7,8 She was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Lordshill Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Eliza was a char woman living with her children.⁹ She died in 1887 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹⁰

     Frederick Raggett was born circa 1852 in Shalford, Surrey, England. He was the son of Daniel Raggett and Elizabeth Smith. He was the son of Daniel Raggett and Elizabeth Raggett in the 1861 census in Whitburns Gateway, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹

     Sarah Richardson was born on 2 December 1882 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ She married Alfred John Holland, son of James Holland and Ellen White, on 26 September 1920 in Christ Church, Guildford, Surrey, England, after taking out a licence. The ceremony was witnessed by G Watson and L Askwith. Alfred was a machine driller, his father James Holland was deceased and had been a cowman. Sarah was a house parlourmaid, her father George Richardson was also deceased and had been a gardener.^2,3 Alfred and Sarah were listed as living at The Shop in Wonersh from 1921.⁴ Her husband Alfred died on 23 June 1931 in The Shop, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^5,6 She received the probate of the estate of Alfred John Holland on 20 July 1931.⁶ Sarah lived with her daughter in The Off Licence.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Sarah was listed as living at Off Licence, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, Sarah was a shop keeper living with her daughter and one other person.⁷ She died in 1957 in The Off Licence, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸ She was buried on 8 November 1957 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 4b after a service in St John the Baptist.⁹

     James Porter was born circa 1797 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. He was the son of James Porter and Ann Cumber. He was baptised on 2 April 1797 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He married Ann Snelling on 17 August 1817 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Porter and Elizabeth Porter.² He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census in Shoelock Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. James was a bricklayer living with his wife and children.³ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. James was a bricklayer living with his wife and children, with two lodgers, both farm labourers.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. James was a bricklayer living with his wife and daughter Bethia.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. James is a bricklayer, married but living alone. His wife Ann was with their daughter Bethia and grandsons George and James Goodchild.⁶ His wife Ann died in 1873 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ He appeared in the household as a lodger in the 1881 census in Chapel Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. He is lodging with Abigail Keen and her daughter and listed as blind.⁸ He died in 1885 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁹

     James Mark Stemp was born in 1861 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Stemp and Eliza Porter. He was baptised on 5 May 1861 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was a son of Eliza Stemp in the 1871 census in Lordshill Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He appeared in the household as a boarder of George Carter and Ann Bethia Carter in the 1881 census in 88 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was a chimney sweep.⁴ He married Ann Earwalker on 24 April 1886 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. the ceremony was witnessed by Henry Earwaker and Betsy Earwaker. James was a labourer living at 36 Quarry Hill, St Marys, Guildford. His father was listed as a deceased labourer. Ann came from Barrack Road, Stoke and her father Henry Earwaker was a porter.^5,6 He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 21 Hill Place, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was a chimney sweep living with his wife and children.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 4 Cyprus Villa, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was a sweep living with his wife and children.⁸ He died on 1 January 1928 in Guildford Infirmary, Guildford, Surrey, England, his usual address was 18 Sydenham Road in Guildford.^9,10 He was buried on 5 January 1928 in Holy Trinity, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹¹ His estate was probated on 22 May 1928 in London. Ann received the Administration papers, and his effects were valued at £170 4s 8d.¹⁰

     Ann Earwalker was born circa 1861 in Guildford, Surrey, England. She married James Mark Stemp, son of John Stemp and Eliza Porter, on 24 April 1886 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. the ceremony was witnessed by Henry Earwaker and Betsy Earwaker. James was a labourer living at 36 Quarry Hill, St Marys, Guildford. His father was listed as a deceased labourer. Ann came from Barrack Road, Stoke and her father Henry Earwaker was a porter.^1,2 She was the wife of James Mark Stemp in the 1891 census in 21 Hill Place, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was a chimney sweep living with his wife and children.³ She was the wife of James Mark Stemp in the 1901 census in 4 Cyprus Villa, Guildford, Surrey, England. James was a sweep living with his wife and children.⁴ Her husband James died on 1 January 1928 in Guildford Infirmary, Guildford, Surrey, England.^5,6 She received the probate of the estate of James Mark Stemp on 22 May 1928 in London. Ann received the Administration papers, and his effects were valued at £170 4s 8d.⁶

     Emily Stemp was born in 1847 in Cranleigh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Stemp and Eliza Porter. She was baptised on 6 June 1847 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, the family lived at Thornsflesh in Cranleigh. Her father was a labourer.² She was the daughter of John Stemp and Eliza Stemp in the 1851 census in Stroud Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She appeared in the 1861 census in Bramley, Surrey, England. Emily was working as a house servant.⁴ She was a daughter of Eliza Stemp in the 1871 census in Lordshill Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Emily was a domestic servant.⁵ She married Joseph Lewington, son of William Lewington and Hannah Gale, on 15 April 1871 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Ireland and Ruth Ireland. Joseph was a labourer like his father William. Emily was a servant her father Joseph Stemp was also a labourer. Both Joseph and Emily came from Cranleigh.^6,7 She was the wife of Joseph Lewington in the census of 3 April 1881 Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸ She was the wife of Joseph Lewington in the 1891 census in Pound Farm, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Joseph was a bricklayers labourer living with his wife Emily who worked as a laundress and their children with one lodger, Harry Bond.⁹ She was the wife of Joseph Lewington in the 1901 census in The Royal Oak, Farncombe Street, Godalming, Surrey, England. Joseph was a general labourer living with his wife, daughter and father.¹⁰ She was the wife of Joseph Lewington in the 1911 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Joseph was a general labourer living with his wife.¹¹ Her husband Joseph died in 1916 in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.^12,13 She died in 1924 in Guildford House, Warren Road, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹² She was buried on 13 September 1924 in Christ Church, Shamley Green, Surrey, England, in plot F13.¹²

     Ann Bethia Stemp was born in 1854 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Stemp and Eliza Porter. She was baptised on 7 May 1854 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of John Stemp and Eliza Stemp in the 1861 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was a daughter of Eliza Stemp in the 1871 census in Lordshill Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Ann was a domestic servant.⁴ She married George Carter on 5 November 1877 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Robert Carter and Alice Nunn. George was a shoemaker from St Nicholas in Guildford. His father William was a gardener. Ann was from Wonersh, her father James was a labourer.^5,6,7 She was the wife of George Carter in the census of 3 April 1881 88 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁸ She was the wife of George Carter in the 1891 census in 89 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. George was a boot maker living with his wife and children.⁹ She died in 1902 in 89 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.^10,11 She was buried on 10 March 1902 in St Nicolas, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹¹

     John Samuel Stemp was born in 1858 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Stemp and Eliza Porter. He was baptised on 6 June 1858 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of John Stemp and Eliza Stemp in the 1861 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He was a son of Eliza Stemp in the 1871 census in Lordshill Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ He married Harriett Johnson on 14 November 1891 in St John the Evangelist, Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Tom Field and Mary Field. Samuel as he is listed was a labourer his father John was deceased. Harriett's father Edward Moore was a labourer.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 1 Park Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. John was a farm labourer living with his wife, step daughter and son together with a boarder.⁶

     William Henry Arthur Stemp was born in 1864 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of John Stemp and Eliza Porter. He was baptised on 6 November 1864 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was a son of Eliza Stemp in the 1871 census in Lordshill Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ He died in 1938 in Surrey, England.⁴

     William Stemp was born circa 1887 in Guildford, Surrey, England. He was the son of James Mark Stemp and Ann Earwalker. He was the son of James Mark Stemp and Ann Stemp in the 1891 census in 21 Hill Place, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹

     Earnest Stemp was born circa 1888 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Mark Stemp and Ann Earwalker. He was the son of James Mark Stemp and Ann Stemp in the 1891 census in 21 Hill Place, Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Mark Stemp and Ann Stemp in the 1901 census in 4 Cyprus Villa, Guildford, Surrey, England.³

     Ethel Stemp was born circa 1890 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of James Mark Stemp and Ann Earwalker. He was the son of James Mark Stemp and Ann Stemp in the 1891 census in 21 Hill Place, Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Mark Stemp and Ann Stemp in the 1901 census in 4 Cyprus Villa, Guildford, Surrey, England.³

     George Carter was born circa 1856 in Bramley, Surrey, England. He married Ann Bethia Stemp, daughter of John Stemp and Eliza Porter, on 5 November 1877 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Robert Carter and Alice Nunn. George was a shoemaker from St Nicholas in Guildford. His father William was a gardener. Ann was from Wonersh, her father James was a labourer.^1,2,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in 88 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. George was a bootmaker living with his wife and son. William Bowter was with them as an apprentice bootmaker. James Stemp was boarding with them, he was a chimney sweep.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 89 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. George was a boot maker living with his wife and children.⁵

     John Albert Carter was born circa 1875 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Carter and Ann Bethia Stemp. He was the son of George Carter and Ann Bethia Carter in the 1881 census in 88 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.² He was the son of George Carter and Ann Bethia Carter in the 1891 census in 89 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England. John was a boot maker.³

     George T Carter was born circa 1883 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Carter and Ann Bethia Stemp. He was the son of George Carter and Ann Bethia Carter in the 1891 census in 89 High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England.²

     Ruth Stemp was born in 1845 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Stemp and Eliza Porter. She was baptised on 6 May 1845 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of John Stemp and Eliza Stemp in the 1851 census in Stroud Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of John Stemp and Eliza Stemp in the 1861 census in Stroud Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁴ She married Charles Ireland, son of Edward Ireland, on 16 June 1866 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Porter and Emily Stemp. Charles was a labourer like his father Edward as was Ruth's father John.^5,2 She was the wife of Charles Ireland in the 1871 census in Stroud Common, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Charles was a labourer living with his wife and children.⁶ She witnessed the marriage of Joseph Lewington and Emily Stemp on 15 April 1871 in St Nicolas, Cranleigh, Surrey, England.^7,8 She was the wife of Charles Ireland in the census of 3 April 1881 Cattershall Hatch, Godalming, Surrey, England.⁹ She was the wife of Charles Ireland in the 1891 census in Mead Row, Cattershall Lane, Godalming, Surrey, England. Charles was a carter on the farm living with his wife and children.¹⁰ She was the wife of Charles Ireland in the 1901 census in 13 Victoria Road, Godalming, Surrey, England. Charles was a carter on the farm living with his wife and children. Their grandaughter Olive Stevens was staying with them as was Henry Lawrence aged 11 months who was listed as a nurse child. I believe Edgar and Alfred were the children of Rose.¹¹ Her husband Charles died on 19 October 1904 in Charterhouse Farm, Godalming, Surrey, England.^12,13 She appeared in the household as a boarder of Elizabeth Mary Rose Ireland in the 1911 census in Harts Yard, Godalming, Surrey, England. Ruth was a laundry worker. Interestingly she says she had 9 children all of which were still alive in 1911.¹⁴ She died on 4 March 1918 in Cattershall Hatch, Godalming, Surrey, England.^12,15