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     William Parke was born in 1867 in Albury, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Roger Parke and Eliza Adams.² He was a son of Roger Parke and Eliza Parke in the 1871 census in Cooks Place, Albury, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Roger Parke and Emma Parke in the 1881 census in Weston Wood Lodge, Albury, Surrey, England. He was a scholar.⁴ He died in 1952 in Surrey, England, the record suggests he was oly 75.⁵

     Joseph Parke was born in 1870 in Albury, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Roger Parke and Eliza Adams.² He was a son of Roger Parke and Eliza Parke in the 1871 census in Cooks Place, Albury, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Roger Parke and Emma Parke in the 1881 census in Weston Wood Lodge, Albury, Surrey, England. He was a scholar.⁴ He was the son of Roger Parke and Emma Parke in the 1891 census in Primrose Cottage, Blackheath Lane, Albury, Surrey, England. Joseph was a drapers assistant.⁵ He married Eliza Maude Binham in 1900 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Stoughton, Guildford, Surrey, England. Joseph was a grocer and draper living with his wife and young son in their five roomed home.⁷ His wife Eliza died in 1951 in Surrey, England.⁸ He died in 1956 in Surrey, England.⁹

     Emma Chapman was born circa 1849 in Quay, Cambridgeshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Chapman. She married Roger Parke, son of Thomas Parke, 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.^2,3 She was the wife of Roger Parke in the census of 3 April 1881 Weston Wood Lodge, Albury, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of Roger Parke 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.⁵ She was the wife of Roger Parke 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.⁶ Her husband Roger died on 17 October 1908 in Blackheath Lane, Albury, Surrey, England.^7,8 She was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Albury, Surrey, England. Emma let appartments, she lived in a five roomed home.⁹ She died in 1945 in Surrey, England.¹⁰

     Thomas was listed as a labourer on the certificate of his daughters marriage.

     Eliza Maude Binham was born circa 1870 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.¹ She married Joseph Parke, son of Roger Parke and Eliza Adams, in 1900 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.² She was the wife of Joseph Parke in the 1911 census in Stoughton, Guildford, Surrey, England. Joseph was a grocer and draper living with his wife and young son in their five roomed home.³ She died in 1951 in Surrey, England.⁴

     Joseph Alfred Roger Parke was born in 1909 in Stoughton, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Parke and Eliza Maude Binham. He was the son of Joseph Parke and Eliza Maude Parke in the 1911 census in Stoughton, Guildford, Surrey, England.² He married Mollie I Dance in 1936 in Surrey, England.³ He died in 1982 in Surrey, England.⁴

     Mollie I Dance married Joseph Alfred Roger Parke, son of Joseph Parke and Eliza Maude Binham, in 1936 in Surrey, England.¹

     Bernard J A Parke was born in 1937 in Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Alfred Roger Parke and Mollie I Dance. He married Pamela A Hobson in 1969 in New Forest, Hampshire, England.²

     Henry Higgerson was born circa 1841 in Barford, Oxfordshire, England.¹ He was a lodger of Mary Collingham an annuitant born in Wonersh in about 1812 in the 1871 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. The household also had a gardener lodging. Henry was listed as a Police Constable.²

     Edwin Hackman was born circa 1845 in Godalming, Surrey, England. He was the son of James and Sarah Hackman, James was a paper manufacturer. His son in law George Joy was staying with them and listed as a paper manufacturer in the 1861 census in Farncombe Street, Godalming, Surrey, England. Edwin was a scholar.¹ He married Comfort Buckle on 30 October 1877 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Flukfield and Fanny Buckle. Edwin was a Police Constable and his father James was a labourer. Comfort's father was George Buckle and railway timekeeper.^2,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England. Edwin was listed as a Police Constable living with his wife and young daughter Ada.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in London Road, Reigate, Surrey, England. Edwin was an Inspector of Surrey Police living with his wife and daughter.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Police Station, 38 Eastworth Road, Chertsey, Surrey, England. Edwin was listed as the Superintendant in the Surrey County Constabulary living with his wife and daughter.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Westleigh, Tarring Road, Worthing, Sussex, England. Edwin was a Police Superintendant Pensioner living with his wife and daughter in their five roomed home.⁷ He died on 21 July 1926 in 179 Tarring Road, Worthing, Sussex, England.^8,9 His estate was probated on 20 August 1926 in London to his widow Comfort, his effects were valued at £3663 17s 4d.⁹

     Comfort Buckle was born in 1851 in Kemerton, Gloucestershire, England.¹ She appeared as a visitor in the 1871 census in Yaxley, Huntingdonshire, England. She was visiting John Bond a baker and brewer.² She married Edwin Hackman on 30 October 1877 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Flukfield and Fanny Buckle. Edwin was a Police Constable and his father James was a labourer. Comfort's father was George Buckle and railway timekeeper.^3,4 She was the wife of Edwin Hackman in the census of 3 April 1881 Shamley Green, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the wife of Edwin Hackman in the 1891 census in London Road, Reigate, Surrey, England. Edwin was an Inspector of Surrey Police living with his wife and daughter.⁶ She was the wife of Edwin Hackman in the 1901 census in Police Station, 38 Eastworth Road, Chertsey, Surrey, England. Edwin was listed as the Superintendant in the Surrey County Constabulary living with his wife and daughter.⁷ She was the wife of Edwin Hackman in the 1911 census in Westleigh, Tarring Road, Worthing, Sussex, England. Edwin was a Police Superintendant Pensioner living with his wife and daughter in their five roomed home.⁸ Her husband Edwin died on 21 July 1926 in 179 Tarring Road, Worthing, Sussex, England.^9,10 She received the probate of the estate of Edwin Hackman on 20 August 1926 His estate was valued at £3663 17s 4d.¹⁰ She died on 12 January 1927 in Stuart Villas, Wolsey Road, Ashford, Middlesex, England.^11,10 Her estate was probated on 19 February 1927 in London to Alfred James Joy a gardener and Roland West a civil servant. Her estate was valued at £3571 16s 0d. Alfred Joy was listed as staying with Edwin and his parents in 1861 and listed as son in law.¹⁰

     Ada Fanny Hackman was born in 1879 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Hackman and Comfort Buckle.¹ She was baptised on 7 December 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Edwin Hackman and Comfort Hackman in the 1881 census in Shamley Green, Surrey, England.³ She was the daughter of Edwin Hackman and Comfort Hackman in the 1891 census London Road, Reigate, Surrey, England, Edwin was an Inspector of Surrey Police living with his wife and daughter.⁴ She was the daughter of Edwin Hackman and Comfort Hackman in the 1901 census in Police Station, 38 Eastworth Road, Chertsey, Surrey, England. Ada was a daily Governess.⁵ She was the daughter of Edwin Hackman and Comfort Buckle in the 1911 census in Westleigh, Tarring Road, Worthing, Sussex, England.⁶ She died in 1914 in East Preston, Sussex, England.⁷

     Charles Christopher Pyke was born on 16 November 1868 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Pyke and Hepzibah Savage. He was baptised on 22 May 1870 in St Mary Magdelene, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.² He was the son of Thomas Pyke and Hepzibah Pyke in the 1861 census in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.³ He was the son of Thomas Pyke and Hepzibah Pyke in the 1881 census in 2 Houblon Road, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁴ He was listed in the household of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1891 census as a visitor in Shoemaker's shop, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. He was a Police Constable.⁵ He married Sarah Kimber, daughter of William Kimber and Sarah Keen, on 4 July 1894 in St John the Evangelist with Rushmoor, Churt, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Kate Kimber and Andrew Karn. Charles was a Police Constable, his father Thomas was a furniture dealer. Sarah's father William was a carpenter. Charles gave his address as Ewhurst and Sarah gave hers as Churt.^6,7 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Lane End, Hambledon, Surrey, England. Charles was a Police Constable living with his wife and children and sister in law Kate.⁸ There is a story that Charles was an Inspector in the Police, based, initially in and around Tongham and then, when promoted, to Chertsey. One day he went up to London to arrest a man for a burglary carried out in Chertsey. They travelled back to Chertsey by train and the man asked Pyke, as a favour, not to have him in handcuffs on the train. He agreed and, when they arrived back at Chertsey, the man gave him a gold signet ring as a "thank you"! This suggests a quality of humanity about Pyke but also, maybe, some naivety. The ring was passed down to through the family, and later worn as a wedding ring.⁹ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 72 Eastwood Road, Chertsey, Surrey, England. Charles was a Police Inspector living with his wife and family.¹⁰ His wife Sarah died on 28 July 1939 in 35 Anniston Road, East Molesey, Surrey, England.^9,11 He died on 21 February 1946 in Botleys Park, War Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey, England, at age 77.^12,13 His estate was probated on 10 April 1946 and administration papers issued to his son Leonard in London. His estate was valued at £58 10s 8d.¹³

     George Brett was born in 1843 in Guildford, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Richard Brett and Ann Hills. He was baptised on 31 December 1843 in St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England, George's father Richard was listed as a shoemaker living in Woking.² He was the son of Richard Brett and Ann Brett in the 1851 census in High Street, Hampton, Middlesex, England.³ He was the son of Richard Brett and Ann Brett in the 1861 census in 10 North Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.⁴ He was a lodger in the 1871 census in Spring Gardens, Dorking, Surrey, England. Staying with Susannah Wellman, he was working as a leather cutters assistant, as was Susannah's son Henry.⁵ He married Hannah Neal, daughter of William Neal, on 26 October 1877 in Christ Church, Coldharbour, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Neal, Rhoda Whitington, Samuel Fowler and Mary Bunn Whitburn. George was a bootmaker like his father Richard. Hannah's father William was a labourer.^6,7 He witnessed the marriage of Samuel Crawford and Mary Ann Perkins on 8 June 1878 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a Postmaster and Master Shoemaker employing two men living with his daughter and brother Benjamin who was a bootmaker.⁹ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Shoemaker's shop, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a bootmaker, living with his wife, children and apprentice William Thomas Andrews and a visitor Charles Pyke a Police Constable.¹⁰ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a bootmaker living with his wife and three children and an apprentice Dennis Roberts.¹¹ He witnessed the marriage of William George Burstow and Hannah Louisa Brett on 12 June 1907 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^7,12 He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a boot maker living with his wife, daughter with one servant, Thomas Rapson who was listed as a boot repairer.¹³ He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a retired shoemaker living with his wife, daughter and a boarder Harry Wise who worked as a shoemaker for George.¹⁴ He died in 1923 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹⁵ He was buried on 29 December 1923 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 150 after a service in St John the Baptist.^16,17

     Hannah Neal was born circa 1847 in Oakwoodhill, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of William Neal.¹ She married George Brett, son of Richard Brett and Ann Hills, on 26 October 1877 in Christ Church, Coldharbour, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Neal, Rhoda Whitington, Samuel Fowler and Mary Bunn Whitburn. George was a bootmaker like his father Richard. Hannah's father William was a labourer.^2,3 She witnessed the marriage of Samuel Crawford and Mary Ann Perkins on 8 June 1878 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the wife of George Brett in the census of 3 April 1881 The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the wife of George Brett in the 1891 census in Shoemaker's shop, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a bootmaker, living with his wife, children and apprentice William Thomas Andrews and a visitor Charles Pyke a Police Constable.⁶ She was the wife of George Brett in the 1901 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a bootmaker living with his wife and three children and an apprentice Dennis Roberts.⁷ She was the wife of George Brett in the 1911 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a boot maker living with his wife, daughter with one servant, Thomas Rapson who was listed as a boot repairer.⁸ She was the wife of George Brett in the 1921 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a retired shoemaker living with his wife, daughter and a boarder Harry Wise who worked as a shoemaker for George.⁹ Her husband George died in 1923 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹⁰ She died in 1929 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^11,12 She was buried on 9 January 1929 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 149 after a service at St John the Baptist in Wonersh.^11,13

     Hannah Louisa Brett was born in 1878 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Brett and Hannah Neal. She was the daughter of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1881 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1891 census Shoemaker's shop, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, George was a bootmaker, living with his wife, children and apprentice William Thomas Andrews and a visitor Charles Pyke a Police Constable.³ She appeared in the 1901 census in Clodaigh, Shamley Green, Surrey, England. She was a domestic cook for an Australian born widow called Ethel C Hanwell and her two children Joseph and Maynell. There were two other domestci servants in the household.⁴ She married William George Burstow, son of Sidney Burstow, on 12 June 1907 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Brett and Edward C Burstow. William was a shop assistant and his father Sidney a carpenter. Hannah's father was a shoe maker.^5,6 She was the wife of William George Burstow in the 1911 census in Pond House, Kings Road, Shalford, Surrey, England. William was a shop Manager in a Private Grocer's shop living with his wife and son.⁷ Her husband William died on 21 February 1948 in Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, Shripney Road, Bognor Regis, Sussex, England.^8,9 She received the probate of the estate of William George Burstow on 24 March 1948.⁹ She died on 7 February 1959 in St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Sussex, England, her usual address was 39 Orchard Way, Bognor Regis.^10,9 Her estate was probated on 2 March 1959 in London to Colin Neal Burstow solicitors managing clerk. Her effects were valued at £6,549 17s 5d.⁹

     George William Brett was born in 1882 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of George Brett and Hannah Neal. He was baptised on 9 April 1882 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was a bootmaker.^2,3 He was the son of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1891 census in Shoemaker's shop, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1901 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a bootmaker.⁵ He married Amy Sherman, daughter of James Sherman and Mary Langford, on 25 November 1908 in St John the Evangelist, Merrow, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by William George Burstow and James Sherman. George like his father George before him was a bootmaker. Amy's father was James Sherman and worked as a gardener.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a bootmaker living with his wife and young son in their four roomed home.⁷ In the Surrey Military Tribune of 3 November 1918, George was described as a bootmaker aged 37 with a father aged 75 and an invalid mother aged 72. He was excempted from military service as he made boots for the men who worked in the Chilworth gunpowder factory.⁸ The Parish Magazine of April 1919 recorded that William Brett who had been suffering a serious illness was now well on his way to recovery.⁹ He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England. George was a cordwainer living with his wife and children.¹⁰ George received a scroll from the Cottage Gardeners Society in November 1933 in appreciation of services rendered over the past thirty years.¹¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with his wife Amy. George was a bootmaker and repairer. He was an Special Constable living with his wife , who was a member of the Red Cross, their children and a student from the Royal Veterinary College.¹² He received the probate of the estate of Algernon Leslie Brown on 4 July 1947.¹³ He died in March 1966 in Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^14,15 His estate was administered on 24 May 1966 Administration papers were issued n London to his widow Amy. His estate was valued at £3,319.¹⁶ His ashes were buried on 18 March 1967 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the note in the register states his ashes were laid to rest in 'choir' of St John the Baptist.¹⁷

     Walter Henry Brett was born on 17 May 1884 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Brett and Hannah Neal. He was baptised on 12 December 1886 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, together with his sister Margaret.³ He was the son of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1891 census in Shoemaker's shop, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1901 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Walter was a domestic gardener.⁵ He married Ellen Thorne in 1906 in Eton, Berkshire, England.^2,6 He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 3 Howard Street, Worthing, Sussex, England. Walter was a Police Constable living with his wife and two daughters.⁷ He witnessed the marriage of Margaret Ann Brett and William James Rice on 20 November 1929 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^8,9 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Walter was listed as living at Langley House, West Hampnett Road, Chichester, Sussex, England, with his wife Ellen. Walter was an ARP Officer and Chief Superindendant of Chichester Police living with his wife and three other people.¹⁰ He died on 1 June 1960 in St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Sussex, England, at age 76 his usual address was Langley House, Westhampnett in Chichester.^11,12 His estate was probated on 29 July 1960 in Winchester to Walter Roy Brett a licensee and Arthur Howard Ellis a Superintendant of Police. His effects were valued at £4,157 2s 3d.¹²

     Margaret Ann Brett was born on 2 August 1886 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Brett and Hannah Neal. She was baptised on 12 December 1886 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, together with her brother Walter.² She was the daughter of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1891 census Shoemaker's shop, The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England, George was a bootmaker, living with his wife, children and apprentice William Thomas Andrews and a visitor Charles Pyke a Police Constable.³ She was the daughter of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1901 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1911 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Margaret was listed as a domestic.⁵ She was the daughter of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1921 census in Wonersh Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁶ She married William James Rice, son of James Rice and Harriett Attfield, on 20 November 1929 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Walter Henry Butt and William Charles Warn. William was a farmer as was his deceased father James . Margaret's father George was a bootmaker and had also died.^7,8 Margaret and William had no children.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret was listed as living at Hornhatch Farm, Chilworth, Surrey, England, with her husband William. William was a farm worker.¹⁰ Her husband William died on 1 August 1954 in 142 New Road, Chilworth, Surrey, England.^11,12 In 1970 Margaret was living with her niece Mary in Grasmere, Wonersh Common, Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹³ She died in December 1978 in Surrey, England, at age 92.¹⁴

     Richard Brett was baptised on 7 October 1821 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, His father was a cordwainer.¹ He was the son of George Brett and Fanny Hardy.² He married Ann Hills, daughter of James Hills and Frances ..., on 21 October 1840 in St Mary, Ewell, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Hills and Sarah Hills. Richard from Ewell was a shoemaker like his father George. Ann's father James was also a shoemaker.^3,4 He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census in Town Street, Woking, Surrey, England. Richard was a shoe maker living with William Lambert also a shoe maker.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in High Street, Hampton, Middlesex, England. Richard was a cordwainer living with his wife and four children.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in 10 North Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Richard was a boot and shoe maker living with his wife and sons and two lodgers, John Bonner a shoemaker and William Manday a brickmaker.⁷ He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Richard was a shoemaker living with his two sons. There was a lodger James Bonactor who was deaf and worked as a plasterer. Unsure where his wife Ann was.⁸ He died in 1875 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁹ The funeral of Richard Brett took place on 20 January 1875 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, he was buried in Christ Church Shamley Green.^10,11

     Benjamin Brett was born in 1856 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Richard Brett and Ann Hills. He was the son of Richard Brett and Ann Brett in the 1861 census in 10 North Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.² He was a son of Richard Brett in the 1871 census in Blackheath, Surrey, England. Benjamin was a labourer.³ He was the brother of George Brett and Hannah Brett in the 1881 census in The Street, Wonersh, Surrey, England. Benjamin was a bootmaker.⁴ He died in 1885 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁵ He was buried on 2 February 1885 in St Marys, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶

     Ann Hills was born circa 1816 in Epsom, Surrey, England. She was the daughter of James Hills and Frances ... She married Richard Brett, son of George Brett and Fanny Hardy, on 21 October 1840 in St Mary, Ewell, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Hills and Sarah Hills. Richard from Ewell was a shoemaker like his father George. Ann's father James was also a shoemaker.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Hills and Frances ... in the 1841 census in Epsom, Surrey, England.³ She was the wife of Richard Brett in the 1851 census in High Street, Hampton, Middlesex, England. Richard was a cordwainer living with his wife and four children.⁴ She was the wife of Richard Brett in the 1861 census in 10 North Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, England. Richard was a boot and shoe maker living with his wife and sons and two lodgers, John Bonner a shoemaker and William Manday a brickmaker.⁵ Her husband Richard died in 1875 in Guildford, Surrey, England.⁶ She died in 1879 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁷ The funeral of Ann Brett took place on 5 February 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, and was buried at Christ Church Shamley Green.⁸

     Henry Brett was born in 1850 in Hampton, Middlesex, England.¹ He was the son of Richard Brett and Ann Hills. He was baptised on 5 May 1850 in St Mary, Hampton, Middlesex, England, her father was a shoemaker.² He was the son of Richard Brett and Ann Brett in the 1851 census in High Street, Hampton, Middlesex, England.³ He was the son of Richard Brett and Ann Brett in the 1861 census in 10 North Street, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.⁴ He was a lodger in the 1871 census in 2 Church Gardens, Dorking, Surrey, England. With his brother lodging with Thomas Shurlock a carpenter and his wife Lois with their children Sarah, Stephen and Elizabeth. Both Henry and Richard were boot closers.⁵ He married Mary Ann Fillery, daughter of Michael Fillery and Caroline ..., on 15 March 1875 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Samson Fillery and Mary Ann Perkins. Henry was a shoemaker like his father Richard. Mary Ann was from Kensington, London and her father Michael was a labourer.^6,7 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Dene Street, Dorking, Surrey, England. Henry was a machinist living with his wife and children. They had three lodgers Septimus Parbury a shoemaker, Henry Brewery a miller and Charlotte Bravery.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 55 Dene Street, Dorking, Surrey, England. Henry was a shoemaker living with his wife and two daughters.⁹ He died on 28 June 1898 in 1 Humphrey Cottages, Dene Street, Dorking, Surrey, England.^10,11 He was buried on 4 July 1898 in St Martin, Dorking, Surrey, England.¹² His estate was probated on 13 July 1898 in London to his widow Mary Ann. His effects were valued at £85 10s 0d.¹⁰