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     William George Porritt was born in 1863 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Jacob Porritt and Eleanor Blackstone. In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the son of Jacob Porritt.²

     Hannah Elizabeth Porritt was born in 1860 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Porritt and Eleanor Blackstone. In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the daughter of Jacob Porritt.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 4 George Street, whitby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the niece of Rebecca Porritt Hannah was a dressmaker.³

     Charles Porritt was born in 1858 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Jacob Porritt and Eleanor Blackstone. In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the son of Jacob Porritt Charles was a jet worker.² Charles was apprenticed into the Merchant Navy on 11 February 1876 at Whitby.³ He married Rebecca Spriggs on 20 January 1880 in St Mary, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Oliver Thomas Easton and Elizabeth Porritt. Charles was a seaman, his father Jacob Porritt was a master mariner. Rebecca’s father John Spriggs was a labourer.^4,5 In the census of 3 April 1881 Charles was listed as mate on board the ship Ytham with his parents and listed as married.⁶ Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Charles was a dock gate harbour minder living with his wife ad children.⁷ Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 158 Hart Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Charles was a dockgate man working for NE Raliway Company living with his wife and children. They had 8 children one of whom had died before 1911.⁸ Charles died in 1920 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁹

     Rebecca Spriggs was born in 1861 in Sandsend, Yorkshire, England.² She married Charles Porritt, son of Jacob Porritt and Eleanor Blackstone, on 20 January 1880 in St Mary, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Oliver Thomas Easton and Elizabeth Porritt. Charles was a seaman, his father Jacob Porritt was a master mariner. Rebecca’s father John Spriggs was a labourer.^1,3 Rebecca was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 4 George Street, whitby, Yorkshire, England, Rebecca was listed as a lodger but also head living with her nieces, Elizabeth and Ada, nephew Jacob and someone else listed as a lodger Frederick Blackstonee aged 36 and working as a silversmith. Her husband was sailing with his parents Jacob and Eleanor on board the ship Ytham a coasting schooner as Master and Masters wife, Charles was listed as 'mate.⁴' In the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Porritt.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 158 Hart Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Porritt.⁶ Her husband Charles died on 1920 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁷ Rebecca died on 29 April 1941 in Durham, England.⁸

     Eleanor Hilda Porritt was born in 1883 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Sandsend Village, Lythe, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the niece of Hannah Porritt.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Porritt Eleanor was a dressmaker.³ She married John W Brickman in 1911 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴ Her husband John died on before 1961. Eleanor died on 21 August 1961 in The General Hospital, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, her usual address was 14 Colenso Street, West Hartlepool.^5,6 Her estate was probated on 7 December 1961 in Durham to John Barron Irvine a solicitor. Her effects were valued at £206 12s.⁶

     John W Brickman married Eleanor Hilda Porritt, daughter of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs, in 1911 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ John died before 1961.

     Albert Edward Porritt was born on 28 August 1884 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Sandsend Village, Lythe, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the nephew of Hannah Porritt.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Porritt Albert was an apprentice fitter and engineer.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 158 Hart Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Porritt Albert was a marine engine fitter.⁴ He married Elizabeth Place on 5 August 1911 in Holy Trinity, Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ His wife Elizabeth died on 12 March 1937 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert was listed as living at 407 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, Albert was living with Walter and Emily Simmons and working as a district turbine maintenance officer.⁷

     Ethel Christiana Porritt was born in 1888 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Sandsend Village, Lythe, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the niece of Hannah Porritt.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Porritt.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 158 Hart Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Porritt Ethel was an elementary school teacher.⁴ She married Thomas Albert Sharp, son of Thomas Henry Sharp and Hannah Mary Proctor, on 18 July 1917 in Holy Trinity, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Did Dora and her sister Ethel have a double wedding.⁵ Ethel died in 1929 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶

     Dora Porritt was born on 14 July 1890 in Sandsend, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Sandsend Village, Lythe, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the niece of Hannah Porritt.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Porritt.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 158 Hart Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Porritt Dora was a dressmaker.⁴ She married George Garrett on 18 July 1917 in Holy Trinity, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Did Dora have a double wedding with her sister Ethel.⁵ Dora died on 10 October 1970 in Northumberland, England, aged 80.⁶

     Hannah Porritt was born in 1844 in East Row, Yorkshire, England.¹ Hannah was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Sandsend Village, Lythe, Yorkshire, England, Hannah was a housekeeper with her siblings four children living with her.²

     Emily Porritt was born on 5 July 1892 in Sandsend, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Porritt.² Emily was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 The Grove, Ilkley, Yorkshire, England, Emily was a confectioner's assistant kiving with Thomas and Clara Mackridge.³ She married Wilfred Moul in 1919 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Emily was listed as living at 12 Romaine Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, with her husband Wilfred. Wilfred was a wirerope machinst living with his wife and son.⁵ Her husband Wilfred died on 1972 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶ Emily died in 1979 in Durham, England.⁷

     Charles William Porritt was born on 15 July 1898 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.² He was the son of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Porritt.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 158 Hart Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Porritt.⁴ He married Margaret Hastings in 1921 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ His wife Margaret died on 1972 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶ Charles died on 25 February 1983 in Cleveland, Yorkshire, England, aged 84.⁷

     Lilian Rebecca Porritt was born in 1900 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 44 Malton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Porritt.² Lilian died on 6 March 1908 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³

     Margaret Porritt was born on 29 September 1900 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She married Charles William Porritt, son of Charles Porritt and Rebecca Spriggs, in 1921 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.² Margaret died in 1972 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³

     Oriana Thomas married Thomas Lawrence.¹

     Jane Ann Anderson Lawrence was born on 7 December 1803 in Demerara, British Guiana.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Lawrence and Oriana Thomas.¹ She was baptised on 24 April 1818 in St Luke, Chelsea, London, England, with her sister Frances Cornelia Lawrence . They were the daughters of Thomas and Oriana Lawrence living in Hans Place. Thomas was a planter in Demerara.¹ She married George Papps on 22 August 1825 in St Pancras Chapel, Camden, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William Harris, Elizabeth Lawrence, Frances Connelia Lawrence and Anna Papps.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in 39 Inverness Road, Paddington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of George Papps.³ Jane died on 8 June 1874 in 39 Inverness Road, Bayswater, London, England, aged 70.^4,5 Her estate was probated on 8 August 1874 in the Principal Registry by her daughters Jane Ann Spain, wife of Henry Spain of Croydon and Augusta Plaskitt of 39 Inverness Road, a widow. Probate was granted under certain Limitations and her effects were valued at £1,500.⁵

     George Papps was born about 1804 in Antigua, West Indies.² He married Jane Ann Anderson Lawrence, daughter of Thomas Lawrence and Oriana Thomas, on 22 August 1825 in St Pancras Chapel, Camden, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William Harris, Elizabeth Lawrence, Frances Connelia Lawrence and Anna Papps.¹ George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 39 Inverness Road, Paddington, London, England, George was an accountant living with hsi wife and daughter.³ His wife Jane died on 8 June 1874 in 39 Inverness Road, Bayswater, London, England, aged 70.^4,5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 114 Inverness Terrace, Paddington, London, England, he was listed as the father of Augusta Plaskitt George was an annuitant.⁶ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 16 College Road, Bromley, Kent, England, George was living on his own means with two of his daughters and a servant.⁷ George died in 1896 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.⁸

     Jane Ann Papps was born about 1830. She was the daughter of George Papps and Jane Ann Anderson Lawrence. She married Henry Spain in 1863 in Kensington, London, England.¹ She witnessed the probate of the estate of Jane Ann Anderson Papps on 8 August 1874.² Jane died in 1900 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.³

     Henry Spain was born in 1840 in Hythe, Kent, England.¹ He married Jane Ann Papps, daughter of George Papps and Jane Ann Anderson Lawrence, in 1863 in Kensington, London, England.² His wife Jane died on 1900 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.³ Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in South Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, Henry was a chartered accountant iving with his two sisters in law and three servants.⁴ He married Mary Elizabeth Papps, daughter of George Papps and Jane Ann Anderson Lawrence, I can find no trace of this marriage but Mary definately signed herself as Spain in 1911 census and died as such.⁵ Henry died in 1907 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.⁶

     Augusta Papps was born about 1831 in Kensington, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Papps and Jane Ann Anderson Lawrence. She married Michael Plaskitt in 1861 in Kensington, London, England.² Her husband Michael died on 1866 in Kensington, London, England.³ She witnessed the probate of the estate of Jane Ann Anderson Papps on 8 August 1874.⁴ Augusta was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 114 Inverness Terrace, Paddington, London, England, Augusta was listed as an annuitant with her father, sister two lodgers and a servant.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 16 College Road, Bromley, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Papps.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in South Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Henry Spain.⁷ Augusta died in 1903 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.⁸

     Michael Plaskitt was born about 1832.¹ He married Augusta Papps, daughter of George Papps and Jane Ann Anderson Lawrence, in 1861 in Kensington, London, England.² Michael died in 1866 in Kensington, London, England.³

     Mary Elizabeth Papps was born in 1846 in St Johns Wood, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Papps and Jane Ann Anderson Lawrence. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 39 Inverness Road, Paddington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Papps Mary was a daily Governess.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 114 Inverness Terrace, Paddington, London, England, she was listed as the sister of Augusta Plaskitt Mary was a Governess.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 16 College Road, Bromley, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Papps.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in South Park, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Henry Spain.⁵ She married Henry Spain I can find no trace of this marriage but Mary definately signed herself as Spain in 1911 census and died as such.⁶ Her husband Henry died on 1907 in Sevenoaks, Kent, England.⁷ Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Holwood Road, Bromley, Kent, England, Mary now a widow was living on her own means with two servants.⁸ Mary died on 26 December 1934 in 30 Rodway Road, Roehampton, London, England.^9,10 Her estate was probated on 11 February 1935 in the Principal registry to George Gloyne Papps, a secretary and Squadron Leader (RAF) Cresswell Turner, his wife Norah Turner and Miss Phillis Langmore Ray-Engleheart. Her effects were valued at £20,190 8s 10d.¹⁰

     Henry John Barber was born about 1825 in Devonport, Devon, England. He married Caroline Cooper Fowle in 1850 in Rye, Kent, England.¹ Henry was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 29 Cumberland Terrace, Bungay Road, Plumstead, Kent, England, Henry was a whitesmith living with his wife and children.² Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 West Lane, Plumstead, Kent, England, Henry was listed as a fitter living with his wife and children.³ His wife Caroline died on before 1881. Henry was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 200 Mary Road, Plumstead, Kent, England, Henry was a Debt collector and retired engine fitter living with his sons and a lodger.⁴

     Caroline Cooper Fowle was born about 1821 in Plymouth, Devon, England. She married Henry John Barber in 1850 in Rye, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 29 Cumberland Terrace, Bungay Road, Plumstead, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry John Barber.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 West Lane, Plumstead, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry John Barber.³ Caroline died before 1881.