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     Katherine Agnes Parr married Herbert Archer Croft, son of Herbert George Denman Croft and Georgina Eliza Lucy Marsh, on 3 February 1903 in Lugardice Court, Lugwardine, Herefordshire, England.¹ Her husband Herbert died on 11 August 1915 aged 46 Sir Herbert Archer Croft was killed in action while fighting as a Captain in the Herfordshire Regiment. He is remembered on the Helles Memorial at Gallipoli.² Katherine died in 1966.³

     Elinor Croft was born on 14 February 1904.¹ She was the daughter of Herbert Archer Croft and Katherine Agnes Parr. Elinor died on 19 February 1985 aged 81.¹ Elinor was buried in St Michael and All Angels Churchyard, Lugwardine, Herefordshire, England, in the Nave north side.¹

     James Herbert Croft was born on 24 May 1907 in Westmonster, London, England.¹ He was the son of Herbert Archer Croft and Katherine Agnes Parr. James died on 15 August 1941 in Scotland aged 34 Captain Sir Croft was killed whilst training in Scotland with No.1 Commando Military Service.¹

     Kathleen Hare married Herbert Archer Croft, son of Herbert George Denman Croft and Georgina Eliza Lucy Marsh, on 20 June 1892 Kathleen was the daughter of John Hare.¹

     Nancy Barbara Kathleen Croft was born about 1899. She was the daughter of Herbert Archer Croft and Kathleen Hare. In the census of 19 June 1921 in Blairmont, Lugwardine, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Georgina Eliza Lucy Croft.¹ She married John Sever Phillips on 12 July 1928 in St James, Westminster, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Mary Phillips, Richard M Phillips, Ketherine Croft. John was a flyng officer in the RAF living at Hildersham Rectory in Cambridgeshire. His father Philip Richard Phillips was a clerk in Holy Orders. Nancy lived at 197 Piccadilly. Her father Herbert Archer Crodt was a Baronet but had died.²

     John Sever Phillips was born about 1902. He married Nancy Barbara Kathleen Croft, daughter of Herbert Archer Croft and Kathleen Hare, on 12 July 1928 in St James, Westminster, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Mary Phillips, Richard M Phillips, Ketherine Croft. John was a flyng officer in the RAF living at Hildersham Rectory in Cambridgeshire. His father Philip Richard Phillips was a clerk in Holy Orders. Nancy lived at 197 Piccadilly. Her father Herbert Archer Crodt was a Baronet but had died.¹

     Ana Joyce Helen Croft was born in 1895 in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. She was the daughter of Herbert Archer Croft and Kathleen Hare. In the census of 19 June 1921 in Blairmont, Lugwardine, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Georgina Eliza Lucy Croft.¹

     Mary Nightingale Thomas was born about 1841 in Glasgow, Scotland. She married William Crosby. Her husband William died on before 1911. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 67 Atwood Road, Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the mother in law of Ernest Greathead M0.¹ Mary died in 1918 in Chorlton, Lancashire, England.²

     Frank William Crosby was born about 1880 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. He was the son of William Crosby and Mary Nightingale Thomas. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 67 Atwood Road, Didsbury, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the brother in law of Ernest Greathead Frank was an accountant's clerk.¹

     Mollie Craig was born on 30 April 1896 in Hastings, Sussex, England.^1,2 She married John Henry Greathead, son of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson, in 1916 in Hastings, Sussex, England.³ Mollie changed her name when her husband did to Anderson. LMollie and her daughter Iris left Liverpool arriving in St John, Newfoundland Canadaon 5 April 1919 on board the ship Melita.⁴ In the census of 1 June 1921 in Bevan, British Columbia, Canada, she was listed as the wife of John Henry Greathead.^5,6 Her husband John died on 6 September 1968 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, aged 74 He was a Veteran, Driver, Canadian Army service number 75455, and served in France with the 29th Battalion CEF (Tobin's Tigers.)^7,2 Mollie died on 15 December 1975 in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, aged 79.² Mollie was buried in Ocean View Burial Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.²

     Gordon Leonard Anderson was born in 1920 in British Columbia, Canada. He was the son of John Henry Greathead and Mollie Craig. In the census of 1 June 1921 in Bevan, British Columbia, Canada, he was listed as the son of John Henry Greathead.^1,2

     Iris Patricia Neta Anderson was born on 15 October 1917 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Henry Greathead and Mollie Craig. She was baptised on 31 October 1917 in St Gabriel, Warwick Square, Pimlico, London, England, her father was a driver in the Canadian Field Artillary and the family lived at 34 Glamorgan Street in Pimlico.¹ LMollie and her daughter Iris left Liverpool arriving in St John, Newfoundland Canadaon 5 April 1919 on board the ship Melita.³ In the census of 1 June 1921 in Bevan, British Columbia, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of John Henry Greathead.^4,5

     Jacqueline Lorraine Anderson was the daughter of John Henry Greathead and Mollie Craig. She married Rodney Ellis Aldon McCracken on 3 May 1947 in Canada.¹

     Rodney Ellis Aldon McCracken married Jacqueline Lorraine Anderson, daughter of John Henry Greathead and Mollie Craig, on 3 May 1947 in Canada.¹

     May Watts was born in 1916 in Northallerton, Yorkshre, England. She was the daughter of Horace Watts and Violet May Waggott. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 5 Rose Cottages, Northallerton, Yorkshre, England, she was listed as the step daughter of Henry Greathead.¹

     Sarah Ann Mitchell was born in 1851 in Nottinghamshire, England.¹ She married Thomas Mosley. Her husband Thomas died on 1918 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.² Sarah was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 16 Beresford Street, Radford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Sarah was living with her two daughters, son in law and grandchildren.³ Sarah died in 1937 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.⁴

     Mary Elizabeth Mosley was born in 1900 in Nottinghamshire, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Mosley and Sarah Ann Mitchell. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 16 Beresford Street, Radford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Ann Mosley Sarah was living with her two daughters, son in law and grandchildren.¹

     Thomas Mosley was born in 1850 in Lancashire, England. He married Sarah Ann Mitchell. Thomas died in 1918 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.¹

     Beatrice Ruffell was born in 1876 in Mile End, London, England. She was the daughter of Jeffrey Theophilus Ruffell and Mary Ann Pryke. She married Arthur Frederick Osborn on 22 May 1899 in Holy Trinity, Mile End Old Town, Tower Hamlets, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Robert Duguid Smith and Bertha Ruffell. Arthur was a wine cellar man living at 10 Maritime Street in Stepney. His father William John Osborn had died but was a seaman. Beatrice was a feather curler living at 20 Cottage Grove in Stepney. Her father Jeffrey Ruffell was a harness maker.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Lodon Street, Bromley, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur Frederick Osborn.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 171 St Leonards Road, Poplar, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur Frederick Osborn.³ Beatrice was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 171 St Leonard's Road, Poplar, London, England, Beatrice was living with her daughter and mother she was still married but separated from her husband. She had three boarders, one of which was her mother the other was Able seaman Edward C A Hasman who she married in 1924.⁴ She married Edward C A Hasman in 1924 in Romford, Essex, England.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Julia was listed as living at 2 Brackendale Avenue, Billericay, Essex, England, Living together Julie, a widow was listed as an OAP and incapacitated and
with Beatrice Hasman who was listed as married and working as in unpaid domestic duties.⁶ Beatrice died in 1960 in Luton, Bedfordshire, England.⁷

     Jeffrey Theophilus Ruffell was born in 1833 in Elmstead, Essex, England. He married Mary Ann Pryke in 1863 in Newington, Surrey, England.¹ Jeffrey was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 26 Zetland Street, Bromley, Poplar, London, England, Jeffrey was a retired grocer living with his wife . They had six children but only two were living in 1911.² Jeffrey died on 4 January 1916 in 26 Zetland Street, Poplar, London, England.³ His estate was probated on 2 February 1916 in London to Arthur Ruffell a mechanic in the Royal Flying Corps and Beatrice Osborn, wife of Arthur Osborn. His effects were valued at £753.³

     Arthur Frederick Osborn was born about 1874 in Bromley, London, England. He married Beatrice Ruffell, daughter of Jeffrey Theophilus Ruffell and Mary Ann Pryke, on 22 May 1899 in Holy Trinity, Mile End Old Town, Tower Hamlets, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Robert Duguid Smith and Bertha Ruffell. Arthur was a wine cellar man living at 10 Maritime Street in Stepney. His father William John Osborn had died but was a seaman. Beatrice was a feather curler living at 20 Cottage Grove in Stepney. Her father Jeffrey Ruffell was a harness maker.¹ Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Lodon Street, Bromley, London, England, Arthur was a wine merchants clerk living wiith his wife and 7 month old daughter.² Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 171 St Leonards Road, Poplar, London, England, Arthur was listed as an insurance agent living with his wife, daughter and one boarder.³ Arthur entered High Street Poplar workhouse on 10 November 1917 for one day and later 21 March 1919 . He was listed as married annd a canvasser, he was discharged four days later. He then.spent some time in the Labour Colony at the 200 acre Sumpers Farm in Dunton in Poplar and was finally discharged on 3 May 1919. This was a men's workhouse for about 100 inmates.⁴ Arthur enrolled into the London District Labour Corps on 30 May 1919 giving his address as 171 St Leonards Road in Poplar stating he was aged 42 and a clerk. He was 5 foot 2 inches tall, weighed 122 lbs, brown hair, fresh complexion and brown eyes.. He was demobilised on 26 April 1920 having spent a short time in France. His leave certificate suggested his address was 3 Follett Street in Poplar.⁵

     Doris Eleanor Ruffell Osborn was born about 1900 in Bromley, London, England. She was the daughter of Arthur Frederick Osborn and Beatrice Ruffell. She was baptised on 11 September 1900 in All Hallows, Poplar, London, England, her father was an oilman and the family lived at 4 Lodon Street.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Lodon Street, Bromley, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur Frederick Osborn.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 171 St Leonards Road, Poplar, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur Frederick Osborn.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 171 St Leonard's Road, Poplar, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Beatrice Osborn.⁴

     Mary Ann Pryke was born about 1833 in Wivenhoe, Essex, England. She married Jeffrey Theophilus Ruffell in 1863 in Newington, Surrey, England.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 26 Zetland Street, Bromley, Poplar, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Jeffrey Theophilus Ruffell.² Her husband Jeffrey died on 4 January 1916 in 26 Zetland Street, Poplar, London, England.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 171 St Leonard's Road, Poplar, London, England, she was listed as the mother of Beatrice Osborn.⁴

     In the census of 19 June 1921 in 171 St Leonard's Road, Poplar, London, England, he was listed as the boarder of Beatrice Osborn he was ana ble seaman and three years later married Beatrice.¹ He married Beatrice Osborn, daughter of Jeffrey Theophilus Ruffell and Mary Ann Pryke, in 1924 in Romford, Essex, England.²

     Arthur Ruffell was born about 1868 in Mile End, London, England. He was the son of Jeffrey Theophilus Ruffell and Mary Ann Pryke. He married Rebecca Solomons in 1883 in Whitechapel, London, England.¹ Arthur died in 1948 in Hackney, London, England.²