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     Matthew Wilton married Ann Verrill, daughter of John Verrill and Eleanor Burton, on 14 September 1795.¹

     Jane Ward married Richard Verrill, son of John Verrill and Eleanor Burton, on 8 December 1802.¹

     Francis Unthank married Alice Sanderson on 12 February 1781 in Hinderwell, Yorkshire, England.^1,2

     Alice Sanderson married Francis Unthank on 12 February 1781 in Hinderwell, Yorkshire, England.^1,2

     Francis Verrill was born in May 1815 he was born about a month after his father drowned at sea. He was the son of William Verrill and Ann Brynton.

     George rented on 3 February 1736/7 for £5 per year part of a farm tenure on an island in the River Tease at Girsby, Yorkshire. The lease was for 11 years



.¹ George Greathead married ... ...² His wife ... died on before 1781.² George died about 1781.² The will of George was proved on 26 August 1782 George was a yeoman, widower, of Girsby in the parish of Sockburn.²

     Mary Ann Greathead married John Vance on 5 February 1857 in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.²

     James Penny was born on 21 July 1873 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England.¹ He married Bertha Kirby about 1900.² James was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Summer Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, England, James was a roadman working for the Borough Council living with his wife and family in their four roomed home. James and Bertha had lost one of their five children before 1911.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register James was listed as living at 15 Tudor Circle, Farncombe, Surrey, England, with his wife Bertha. James was a General labourer. Their road was sometimes called Tudor Road, sometimes Tudor Circle.⁴ James died in 1954 in Surrey, England.⁵

     Stanley Arthur Blay was born in 1923 in Guildford, Surrey, England.^2,3 Stanley had been a POW during WW2. He married Florence Harriet Lilian Remnant on 19 May 1945 in Stoke Church, Guildford, Surrey, England.⁴ He was a Civil Servant in 1972.¹ The couple appeared in their local paper when they celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary on 19 May 2005. It read:

He proposed to her in Stoughton Recreation ground and they were war time sweethearts before Stan and Florry Blay, of School Close, Guildford, were able to marry 60 years ago.

The happy couple, both 82 years old, celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary on Thursday 19 May, and were due to have been whisked off for a surprise lunch on Sunday by their adopted children.

They met at Westborough Youth Club when they were only 16 and Stan was working in the local Co-op store, and romance quickly blossomed between the two, with Stan proposing three years later.

However, fate intervened when Stan was called up to join the army and fight in the Second World War.

While Florry did her bit at home with the war effort and waited for her true love to return home. Stan travelled all over the world with the army and finally ended up as a prisoner of war in Italy.

He made it safely back to Britain in 1945 and Florry said she was delighted to hear that he was home.

"He sent me a telegram from Scotland telling me to go straight to the church and put the banns up" she said.

They were married in Stoke Church shortly after with their friends and family in attendance.

In the following years, Stan took up a job st Stoughton barracks where he worked for 40 years, as well as being a part-time sub officer for Guildford Fire service. And the couple remained involved with their local church and community.

They adopted two children - from Barnado's, and now they have four grandaughters, and a grandson. "We couldn't have a party at our house to celebrate our anniversary because we have such a big family, so our daughter is putting on a party on the 28th of this month" said Florry.

Regarding the secret to such a long, happy marriage, she said: "You have to be able to understand how things change and be willing to adapt to each other - It's about give and take."² Stanley died in April 2018 in Surrey, England.

     Charlotte Kathleen Truelove Mayson was born on 30 June 1893 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Frank Mayson and Charlotte Elizabeth Birks. She was baptised on 27 July 1893 in Cambridge Place, Wesleyan Methodist, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ Kit, Peggy and Eric enjoyed a very happy childhood with as Kit described a beautiful and wonderful mother, a Peter Pan for a father and ponies, dogs, greenhouses and a big house.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Serpentine Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frank Mayson.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Baliol School, Sedgeburgh, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a pupil and boarder.⁸ She married Charles Hamilton Palmer, son of Charles Joseph Palmer and Emilie Stephenson, on 2 November 1921 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Kit and Charles were childhood friends. Their wedding day was a Friday, later to be called "unlucky Friday" by Kit. The florist sent a wreath instead of a bouquet, their best man was to have been the King's Herald but was unable to come at the last moment. One special guest became ill. However they went on honeymoon to Yorkshire where Charles developed malaria and returned to Demerara in British Guyana to look after a "sugar" plantation with his twin brother. Kit followed a year later.^1,9,6 Charlotte sailed on board the ship Arakaka bound for Demerara leaving Liverpool on 18 August 1922, she gave her address in England as Jesmond, The Park, West Harlepool.¹⁰ Charlotte and her son Charles sailed from London on 22 March 1929 on board the ship Ingoma bound for Demerara, Guyana. They gave their address in England as Westfield Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle.¹⁰ Their second son David arrived three weeks prematurely and was born by Caesarian with an instument and suffered a damaged brain.⁶ Charles, Charlotte and their two young sons Charles and David arrived in Plymouth on board the ship Cottica on 4 May 1933 from Demerara. Charles was described as a planter and Charlotte a journalist. They gave their address in England as 7 Westfield Avenus, Gosforth, Newcastle. This appears to be the last time the boys travelled back and forth. It isunderstood both boys went to school in England, with David later staying at the home that Charotte set up known as Hamilton Lodge.¹¹ Charles and Charlotte sailed from London on board the ship Inanda on 7 October 1938 bound for Demerara They gave their address in England as 7 Westfield Avenue, Gosforth. Charles was a planter.¹⁰ Charles was Manager of Plantation La Bonne Intention found his house watchman, Soormaly Bacchus, aged 63, dying from terrible wounds and took him to the hospital. charles was awakened by the sound of a loud noise in the lower flat of the building. Charlotte stayed alone in the upper storey while her husband took Bacchus to hospital where he sadly died. The motive of the murder was unknown.¹² Charlotte passed through Ellis Island on 12 April 1943 having left Demerara on 26 March 1943. She was bound for Durham in England.¹³ Her husband Charles died on 15 June 1946 in The Public Hospital, Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, from a heart attack caused by overwork helping his widowed mother, his twin brother who was by then a chronic invalid, trying to give his son Gordon a good education and looking after his other severely handicapped son David. Charles usual address was Plantation La Bonne Intention East Coast, Demerara.^6,14,1,15 Charles died young and Kit returned home to England. She bought a huge house and turned it into a home in 1948 for brain handicapped men. In 2012 it was still operational and a registered Charity (No 306080), then under the banner of The Disabilities Trust. Kit was working there well into her late 80's. The two sons both died early in life one brain damaged at birth the other in a boating accident.¹ She witnessed the probate of the estate of Charles Hamilton Palmer on 5 October 1948.¹⁵ Charlotte died on 15 June 1988 in Springfields, Hamilton Lodge, Great Bromley, Colchester, Essex, England, aged 94 Sadly two days after she died her cottage which was in the grounds of Hamilton Lodge was burgled and everything of value was taken.^16,1,15 She ashes were scattered on 28 June 1988 in St George's, Great Bromley, Essex, England, after a funeral service at St George's and a commital service in Colchester crematorium. The funeral service was attended by over 100 people.¹ Her estate was probated on 6 December 1988 in London. Her effects were valued at £28,788.¹⁵

     Charles Hamilton Palmer was born in 1886 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, his twin was Keith.¹ He was the son of Charles Joseph Palmer and Emilie Stephenson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Foggy Furze, Stranton, Durham, England, he was listed as the grandson of Annie Stephenson.² He married Charlotte Kathleen Truelove Mayson, daughter of Frank Mayson and Charlotte Elizabeth Birks, on 2 November 1921 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Kit and Charles were childhood friends. Their wedding day was a Friday, later to be called "unlucky Friday" by Kit. The florist sent a wreath instead of a bouquet, their best man was to have been the King's Herald but was unable to come at the last moment. One special guest became ill. However they went on honeymoon to Yorkshire where Charles developed malaria and returned to Demerara in British Guyana to look after a "sugar" plantation with his twin brother. Kit followed a year later.^3,4,5 Charles a planter sailed 1st class on board SS Ingoma from Demerara arriving in London on 20 May 1928 , he gave his address as17 Westfield Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.⁶ Charles sailed from London on 26 October 1928 bound for Demerera on the SS Inanda. He travelled 1st class and stated he was a planter giving the usual Gosforth address as his UK base.⁷ Their second son David arrived three weeks prematurely and was born by Caesarian with an instument and suffered a damaged brain.⁵ Charles, Charlotte and their two young sons Charles and David arrived in Plymouth on board the ship Cottica on 4 May 1933 from Demerara. Charles was described as a planter and Charlotte a journalist. They gave their address in England as 7 Westfield Avenus, Gosforth, Newcastle. This appears to be the last time the boys travelled back and forth. It isunderstood both boys went to school in England, with David later staying at the home that Charotte set up known as Hamilton Lodge.⁶ Charles sailed 1st class on board SS Inkosi from Demerera arriving at London on 5 May 1938. He was a sugar planter and gave his address as 7 Wetsfield Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle.⁷ Charles and Charlotte sailed from London on board the ship Inanda on 7 October 1938 bound for Demerara They gave their address in England as 7 Westfield Avenue, Gosforth. Charles was a planter.⁸ Charles was Manager of Plantation La Bonne Intention found his house watchman, Soormaly Bacchus, aged 63, dying from terrible wounds and took him to the hospital. charles was awakened by the sound of a loud noise in the lower flat of the building. Charlotte stayed alone in the upper storey while her husband took Bacchus to hospital where he sadly died. The motive of the murder was unknown.⁹ Charles sailed from Southampton in December 1945 on board the ship Alexia bound for Trinidad and Curacoa. He was a sugar planter and gave his address as 7 Westfield Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle.⁸ Charles died on 15 June 1946 in The Public Hospital, Georgetown, Demerara, British Guiana, from a heart attack caused by overwork helping his widowed mother, his twin brother who was by then a chronic invalid, trying to give his son Gordon a good education and looking after his other severely handicapped son David. Charles usual address was Plantation La Bonne Intention East Coast, Demerara.^5,7,3,10 His estate was probated on 5 October 1948 in London to his widow Charlotte. His effects in England was £7,762 1s 6d. A former grant had been issued at the Principal Register to Frank Mayson solicitor attorney and his widow Charlotte on 19 April 1947 when the effects were valued at £6,608 8s 2d.¹⁰

     Marjorie Moorhouse Mayson was born in 1895 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frank Mayson and Charlotte Elizabeth Birks. Kit, Peggy and Eric enjoyed a very happy childhood with as Kit described a beautiful and wonderful mother, a Peter Pan for a father and ponies, dogs, greenhouses and a big house.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Serpentine Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frank Mayson Frank was a solictor living with his wife and children. The household also consisted of a Governess, Mary E Collins, a housemaid, a cook and a coachman.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in West Park, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frank Mayson she was at school.⁵ Marjorie died in 1977.⁶

     Frank Eric Hutton Mayson was born in 1897 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Frank Mayson and Charlotte Elizabeth Birks. Kit, Peggy and Eric enjoyed a very happy childhood with as Kit described a beautiful and wonderful mother, a Peter Pan for a father and ponies, dogs, greenhouses and a big house.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Serpentine Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Frank Mayson Frank was a solictor living with his wife and children. The household also consisted of a Governess, Mary E Collins, a housemaid, a cook and a coachman.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in West Park, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Frank Mayson he was at school.⁶ He died on 28 August 1916 at the Battle of Somme. He was a Second Lieutenant in 6th Bn Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.¹ Frank was buried in Delville wood Cemetery, Longueval, Somme, Picardy, France, in Plot 11.K.10.¹

     Peter Makepeace was born in 1815 in Levi Green, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Matthew Makepeace. He married Elizabeth Bell on 21 December 1857 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² Peter was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Shincliffe, Durham, England, Peter was a miner living wth his wife and son Robert.³ Peter was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Monk Hesleden, Durham, England, Peter was a miner living with his wife and children.⁴ His wife Elizabeth died on 1878 in Stockton, Durham, England.⁵ He married Louisa Lamb, daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson, on 15 December 1879 in Register Office, Hartlepool, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Lamb and Elizabeth Worthy who signed with an X. Peter also signed marriage certificate with a X. Peter was a widower at time of marriage.⁶ Peter signed naturalisation papers on 7 July 1882 in Pennsylvania.⁷ Peter was buried in Brisbin, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.⁸ Peter died on 12 July 1902 in USA.⁹

     Henry Kemp Stewart was born in 1888 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of William Ferrier Stewart and Marion Strafford. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Clifton Villas, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Marion Stewart.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 38 Milton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Marion Stewart.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 50 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Marion Stewart Henry was a clerk in a wine and spirit merchant.⁴ He married Hannah Mary Allinson, daughter of Richard Allinson, on 30 January 1917 in St George's Congregation Church. Park Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by his brother Frederick, Richard Allinson and Elizabeth Killan and took place after a licence was issued. Henry gave his address as 50 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool and Hannah as 28 Gainsford Street, West Hartlepool. Henry described himself a a shipping clerk.^5,6 Henry was listed on the electoral roll in 1919 at 84 Colwyn Road, West Hartlepool. Hannah was not on the list, she was under 30 so although women got the vote in 1918 it was nt until 1928 that the voting age was reduced to 21.⁵ The birth announcement in the newspaper read Stewart - On 18 February at 84 Colwyn Road to Mr and Mrs H K Stewart a daughter (premature birth.)⁵ He died on 3 April 1923 in 50 Portrack Lane (Union Workhouse), Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, from chronic malaria and cachexia, presunably in the hospital. He was recorded as a shipping clerk by his brother Norman who registered his death. Norman gave his address as 7 Bede Grove, West Hartlepool.^7,5

     George Markwell married Isabel Jameson in 1738/39 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. George was buried on 28 April 1786 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹

     Isabel Jameson married George Markwell in 1738/39 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. Isabel was buried on 2 December 1790 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.

     David Markwell was born in 1739/40. He was the son of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson. He married Mary Watson in 1762. He married Mary Walker in 1765 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.

     William Markwell was born in 1741/42. He was the son of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson.

     Grace Markwell was born in 1744/45. She was the daughter of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson.

     George Markwell was born in 1747/48 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He was the son of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson. He married Mary Grey in 1772 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England. He married Christian Forsythe before 24 May 1799 in Scotland.¹ George died in 1824. George was buried on 25 July 1824 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.¹

     Margaret Markwell was born in 1750/51. She was the daughter of George Markwell and Isabel Jameson. Margaret was buried on 5 May 1818 in Holy Island, Northumberland, England.