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     Robert Hodgson Robinson was born about 1856 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He married Hannah Harris Waite, daughter of John Waite and Catherine Benson, in 1886 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.² Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 48 Clarendon Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, Robert was a marine engineer.³ Robert died in 1908 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴

     Mary ... married Henry Allison Brown in 1856 in Sunderland, Durham, England, Marys's surname was either Maddison or Sanderson.¹

     William Brown was born about 1865 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Allison Brown and Mary ...¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Lynn Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Allison Brown William worked in his fathers inn.²

     Mary Jane Waite was born in 1861 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Waite and Catherine Benson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Lynn Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant of Henry Allison Brown.³ She married George Brook Milner in 1886 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴ Her husband George died on 1890 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Hard Lalsom Hotel, 71 Lynn Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Allison Brown however I believ she was Henry's stepdaughter. Mary was a barmaid.⁶ She married Arthur James Smith in 1891 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Harrow Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur James Smith.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Golden Fleece Hotel, York, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur James Smith.⁹

     George Brook Milner was born in 1860 in Durham, England.¹ He married Mary Jane Waite, daughter of John Waite and Catherine Benson, in 1886 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.² George died in 1890 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³

     Nellie Milner was born about 1888 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Brook Milner and Mary Jane Waite.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Hard Lalsom Hotel, 71 Lynn Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Allison Brown but I believe Nellie was Henry's step grandaughter.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Harrow Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur James Smith.³

     Arthur James Smith was born about 1865 in Chilham, Kent, England. He married Mary Jane Waite, daughter of John Waite and Catherine Benson, in 1891 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Harrow Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Arthur was a butcher living with his wife and their children.² Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Golden Fleece Hotel, York, Yorkshire, England, Arthur was a publican living with his wife and two surviving children in their ten roomed home. Two others had died before 1911. There was one boarder, one lodger and two servants staying in the hotel.³

     Mary Jane Smith was born in 1893 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arthur James Smith and Mary Jane Waite.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Harrow Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur James Smith Mary was a scholgirl.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Golden Fleece Hotel, York, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur James Smith Mary was assisting in the family business.⁴

     James W C Smith was born in 1894 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Arthur James Smith and Mary Jane Waite.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Harrow Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur James Smith James was a schoolboy.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Golden Fleece Hotel, York, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur James Smith William was a shorthand typist student.⁴

     Christiana H Higgins was born on 26 January 1891.¹ She married Thomas Benson, son of John Thomas Benson and Margaret Jane Simpson, on 21 September 1935 in St Augustine's, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was listed as a Stores Manager living at 11 Gordon Avenue, Waterloo Street, Hull. Christiana lived at 1 The Poplars, Ella Street, Hull.^2,3 She married Christopher C Postle in 1940 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.⁴ Christiana died in 1993 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.³

     Christopher C Postle was born on 6 June 1912.¹ He married Christiana H Higgins in 1940 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.² Christopher died in July 1985 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, aged 73.³ His wife Christiana died on 1993 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.⁴

     Annie Waite was born in 1860 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Abraham Waite and Eliza Phelps. In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Plump, East Dean, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Eliza Waite.³ She married John Pook, son of John Pook and Susanna Stapling, on 12 April 1882 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Foreman and Susan Pook. John was a policeman and his father John a labourer. Annie declared her unnamed father as deceased.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 33 Kings Road, Hornsey, London, England, she was listed as the wife of John Pook.⁵ Her husband John died on 1900 in Islington, London, England.⁶ She married John Thomas Braithwaite in 1900 in Islington, London, England.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 142 Carldon Street, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thomas Braithwaite.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 473 Hessle Road, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thomas Braithwaite.⁹

     John Pook was born on 6 May 1856 in 3 Guildford Place, Spa Road, Bermondsey, London, England, his father was described as a labourer.¹ He was the son of John Pook and Susanna Stapling. He was baptised on 7 September 1856 in Christ Church, Bermondsey, London, England.¹ He married Annie Waite, daughter of Abraham Waite and Eliza Phelps, on 12 April 1882 in St Pancras Old Church, St Pancras, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Foreman and Susan Pook. John was a policeman and his father John a labourer. Annie declared her unnamed father as deceased.² John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 33 Kings Road, Hornsey, London, England, John was a policeman living with his wife and children.³ John died in 1900 in Islington, London, England.⁴ John was buried on 8 January 1900 in Islington Cemetery, Islington, London, England.⁵

     Annie Pook was born in 1887 in Islington, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Pook and Annie Waite.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 33 Kings Road, Hornsey, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Pook.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 6 Norburn Road, South Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the niece of Thomas Paul Greathead.⁴

     Jane Waite was born in 1863 in East Dean, Gloucestershire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Abraham Waite and Eliza Phelps. In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Plump, East Dean, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Eliza Waite.⁴ She married George Henry Pook, son of John Pook and Susanna Stapling, on 24 September 1887 in St Marks Church, Tollington Park, Islington, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Pook and Leah Waite. George was a hairdresser, he and Jane both gave their address as 53 Tollington Park.⁵ Her husband George died on 8 December 1895 in Denver, Colorado, USA, aged 44.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 92 New Bond Street, St George Hanover Square, London, England, she was listed as the servant she was listed as a domestic housekeeper to James Gregg, her children Walter and Ethel were with her.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Hinde Street, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as a housekeeper with 16 rooms living with two servants. Maybe the owners of the house were away?⁸ Jane died in 1946 in Bromley, Kent, England.⁹

     George Henry Pook was born on 7 September 1851 in 3 Guildford Place, Spa Road, Bermondsey, London, England, his father was described as a labourer.¹ He was the son of John Pook and Susanna Stapling.^2,1 He was baptised on 5 October 1851 in St James, Bermondsey, London, England.^3,1 He married Jane Waite, daughter of Abraham Waite and Eliza Phelps, on 24 September 1887 in St Marks Church, Tollington Park, Islington, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Pook and Leah Waite. George was a hairdresser, he and Jane both gave their address as 53 Tollington Park.⁴ George died on 8 December 1895 in Denver, Colorado, USA, aged 44.⁵

     John Pook married Susanna Stapling on 28 October 1848 in St Marys, Bermondsey, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Bagwell and Marie Collett. John was listed as a tanner. Susan's father was Stephen Stapling a labourer and John's was John Pook also a labourer.^2,3,4

     Susanna Stapling married John Pook on 28 October 1848 in St Marys, Bermondsey, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Bagwell and Marie Collett. John was listed as a tanner. Susan's father was Stephen Stapling a labourer and John's was John Pook also a labourer.^1,2,3

     John Henry Pook was born about 1883 in Holloway, London, England.¹ He was the son of John Pook and Annie Waite.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 33 Kings Road, Hornsey, London, England, he was listed as the son of John Pook he was a scholar.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in The Barracks, Canterbury, Kent, England, he was listed as a Private.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 473 Hessle Road, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the step son of John Thomas Braithwaite John was listed as a boarder, assisting in the business.⁴

     William George Pook was born about 1885 in Holloway, London, England.¹ He was the son of John Pook and Annie Waite.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 33 Kings Road, Hornsey, London, England, he was listed as the son of John Pook he was a scholar.²