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     Charles Methley was baptised on 21 July 1831 in Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of James Methley and Susanna Ruth Greathead.¹

     Mary Jane Oglesby was born about 1832 in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married Richard Methley, son of James Methley and Susanna Ruth Greathead, in 1857 in All Saints, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Park Cottage, Margaret Street, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Methley.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Poplar Grove, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Methley.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 52 Park Road, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Methley.⁶ Her husband Richard died on 1896 in Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.^7,3 Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 52 Park Road, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, Mary was living with her daughter and on her own means.⁸ Mary died in 1909 in Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.^1,9

     James Erasmus Methley was born on 18 February 1826 in St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Methley and Susanna Ruth Greathead.¹ He was baptised on 3 April 1826 in St Michael Wesleyan, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, The Register states: James Erasmus the son of James Methley of Oxford, in the Parish of St Giles’ in the County of Oxford and of Susanna Ruth his wife, who was the daughter of Thomas and Susanna Greathead was born at Oxford on the 18^th day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six at whose birth were present John Symonds - Oxfords and Mary Symonds and was also solemny Baptized with water on the 3^rd day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty six at Oxford by David McNicoll. Registered this 6^th day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight by John Mason, Registrar.^1,4,5 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Donningat, Market Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as an apprentice to the Draper Samuel Meek.⁶ He married Isabella Forster Hodgson on 15 March 1854 in Darlington, Durham, England.^1,7,8 It looks like James was booked to travel on the ship Inyoni leaving London on 21 November 1890 bound for Durban. His name however was crossed out in red on the ships manifest and the number of passengers amended. He was described as a married gentleman aged 65. I suspect he travelled a week later, leaving Southampton on 28 November aboard the ship Tartar.⁹ James was described as a 70 year old Merchant on the manifest of the ship Garth Castle that sailed from Durban, South Africa, arriving in London on 26 May 1892.¹⁰ James died on 4 February 1903 in Newstead, Natal, South Africa, aged 76.¹

     Isabella Forster Hodgson was born on 8 January 1829 in Beauchaap, South Africa.^1,2 She married James Erasmus Methley, son of James Methley and Susanna Ruth Greathead, on 15 March 1854 in Darlington, Durham, England.^1,3,2

     Ellen Maria Methley was born on 16 February 1823 in Ospringe, Faversham, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Methley and Susanna Ruth Greathead.¹ She was baptised on 11 August 1823 in Paternoster Row Wesleyan Methodist Registry, London, England.¹ She married Thomas Holton on 19 January 1843 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England.²

     James Watson was born on 24 September 1811 in Havercroft, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was baptised on 8 November 1811 in St Peter, Felkirk with Brierley, Yorkshire, England.² He married Mary Ann Methley, daughter of James Methley and Susanna Ruth Greathead, on 25 August 1846 in Marylebone, London, England, James was a Minister (Rev.)^1,3,2 His wife Mary died on 7 December 1846 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 24.^1,4,2 James died on 21 June 1891 in 24 Lancaster Gate, London, England, aged 79.²

     Frederick Wallace Story was born in 1903 in Pancras, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Wallace Story and Gertrude Esther Turmaine.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Wellesley Road, St Pancras, London, England, he was listed as the grandson of George Robert Evans Turmaine.³ Gertrude and her children followed their father to Canada on 29 July 1911. He had travelled out earlier on 23 June 1910.¹

     Reginald Albert Story was born in 1908 in Pancras, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Wallace Story and Gertrude Esther Turmaine.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Wellesley Road, St Pancras, London, England, he was listed as the grandson of George Robert Evans Turmaine.³ Gertrude and her children followed their father to Canada on 29 July 1911. He had travelled out earlier on 23 June 1910.¹

     Alice May Story was born in 1905 in Warwick, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Wallace Story and Gertrude Esther Turmaine.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Wellesley Road, St Pancras, London, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of George Robert Evans Turmaine.² Gertrude and her children followed their father to Canada on 29 July 1911. He had travelled out earlier on 23 June 1910.³ She married Frederick Joseph Whtby on 23 June 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.³

     Frederick Joseph Whtby married Alice May Story, daughter of Richard Wallace Story and Gertrude Esther Turmaine, on 23 June 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.¹

     Mary was buried in St James Anglican Cemetery, Penetang, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.¹ She was born in 1894.¹ She married Richard Wallace Story Mary Ann was previously married to Percy Alexander Story, who died in WW1.¹ Her husband Richard died on 1958 in Canada.¹ Mary died in 1965.¹

     Jane Huitson was born in 1901 in Ulverston, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Francis Huitson and Sarah Dickinson.¹

     Alice Maud Methley was born in 1866 in Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Methley and Mary Jane Oglesby.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Park Cottage, Margaret Street, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Richard Methley.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Poplar Grove, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Richard Methley.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 52 Park Road, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Richard Methley.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 52 Park Road, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Jane Methley.⁶

     Richard Methley was born about 1821 in Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Willoughby Methley and Mary Stocks.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Lower South Hindley, Felkirk, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Willoughby Methley.²

     Sarah Morris was born about 1880 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... Morris. She married Robert Edwin Brockett, son of Francis Brockett and Hannah Galleway, in 1900 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 25 Woodbine Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Edwin Brockett.³

     Matthew Morris was born about 1892 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of ... Morris.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 25 Woodbine Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother in law of Robert Edwin Brockett.²

     Mary Ann Tindale was born about 1842 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married Francis Brockett, son of John Brockett and Susannah Shadforth, in 1873 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England.² Mary was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 30 George Street, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, Mary was listed as a Captain's wife living with the children and one servant.³ Mary died in 1914 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England, around the same time as her husband. Did they died together?⁴

     Francis William Brockett was born in 1867 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Francis Brockett and Hannah Galleway. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 30 George Street, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Ann Brockett.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Esk Terrace, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as son No parents were in the household on this night Francis was an office clerk.³

     John Thomas Brockett was born in 1869 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Francis Brockett and Hannah Galleway. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 30 George Street, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Ann Brockett.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Esk Terrace, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as son No parents were in the household on this night John was a seas sailor.³

     Lilian Brockett was born in 1875 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Brockett and Mary Ann Tindale. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 30 George Street, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Ann Brockett.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Esk Terrace, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as daughter No parents were in the household on this night.³

     Sarah Ann Brockett was born in 1876 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Brockett and Mary Ann Tindale. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 30 George Street, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Ann Brockett.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Esk Terrace, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as daughter No parents were in the household on this night.³

     Fanny Brockett was born in 1878 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Brockett and Mary Ann Tindale. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 30 George Street, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Ann Brockett.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Esk Terrace, Whitby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as daughter No parents were in the household on this night.³