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     William David Cooper was born in 1909 in Chatham, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Thomas Cooper and Rhoda Elizabeth Gibbons.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 53 Queen's Road, Chatham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Thomas Cooper.³

     Isabel Skelton was born in 1904 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England. She married Robert William Tocock, son of Charles Harry Tocock and Eliza Stembridge, in 1924 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.¹ Isabel died in 1950 in Claro, Yorkshire, England.²

     Edna Tocock was born in 1925 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert William Tocock and Isabel Skelton.

     Alan Tocock was born in 1928 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Robert William Tocock and Isabel Skelton. He married Stella M Whyborne in 1953 in Claro, Yorkshire, England.²

     Stella M Whyborne was born in 1931 in Battle, Sussex, England, her mother's maiden name was Watson.¹ She married Alan Tocock, son of Robert William Tocock and Isabel Skelton, in 1953 in Claro, Yorkshire, England.²

     Paul A Tocock was born in 1954 in Hastings, Sussex, England.² He was the son of Alan Tocock and Stella M Whyborne.¹ He married Belinda Jennie Inness in September 1984 in Hastings, Sussex, England.³ Paul died in 2006.⁴

     Elizabeth Whitelock was baptised on 11 April 1730 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Whitelock and Catherine Ellerton.¹ Elizabeth died in 1750 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.² Elizabeth was buried on 24 June 1750 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.²

     Jane Forbes was born in 1874 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Forbes and Margaret Greathead. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Thompson Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England,[ she was listed as the daughter of] Jane was staying with her father and boarding with William and Mary Stephenson.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Offerton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Forbes Jane was a pupil teacher.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 16 Hylton Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Forbes Jane was a school mistress.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 High Barnes Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Forbes Jane was a head teacher in a council school.⁵

     Hannah Bertram was born about 1852 in Burnmoor, Scotland.¹ She married Alexander Forbes in 1883 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Offerton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Alexander Forbes.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 16 Hylton Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Alexander Forbes.⁴ Hannah died in 1911 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵

     Thomas Bradford was born in 1844 in Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Bradford and Isabella ... In the census of 30 March 1851 at Porters Lodge, Four Halls, Ford, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Bradford.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 42 Hendon Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Bradford Thomas was a Gardener like his father.⁴ He married Maria Jane Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Jane Bailes, on 10 September 1866 in Parish Church, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Greathead and Isabella Bradford. Thomas was a Gardener and give his address as 71 Hendon Street, his father Thomas was also a Gardener as was Maria's father John. Maria gave her address as 26 Emma Street.^5,6 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Harton, Durham, England, Thomas was a gardener living with his wife and children.⁷ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 17 Straker Terrace, Harton, Durham, England, Thomas was a coal trimmer.⁸ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Henhope Road, Westoe, Durham, England, Thomas was a coal trimmer iving with his wife and three children.⁹ His wife Maria died on 1892 in South Shields, Durham, England.¹⁰ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 64 Vine Street, South Shields, Durham, England, Thomas was a coal trimmer living with two of his children.¹¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 326 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Durham, England, he was listed as the father in law of James Gibson Thomas was a coal trimmer.¹² Thomas died on 6 July 1916 in 326 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Durham, England.^13,14 The will of Thomas was proved on 22 July 1916 in Durham to James Gibson a coal trimmer and his wife Alice Maud, Thomas' daughter. His estate was valued at £101 17s10d.¹⁴

     George Henry Bradford was born in 1867 in South Shields, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Bradford and Maria Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Harton, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Bradford George was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 17 Straker Terrace, Harton, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Bradford George was a coppersmiths apprentice.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Henhope Road, Westoe, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Bradford George was a plumber.⁵

     Alice Maud Bradford was born in 1869 in South Shields, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Bradford and Maria Jane Greathead. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Harton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Bradford.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 17 Straker Terrace, Harton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Bradford Alice was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Henhope Road, Westoe, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Bradford.⁵ She married James Gibson in 1892 in South Shields, Durham, England.^1,6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 326 Stanhope Road, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of James Gibson.⁷

     Thomas Bradford was born on 3 October 1881 in 17 Straker Terrace, Harton, Durham, England, his father was a coal trimmer.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Bradford and Maria Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Henhope Road, Westoe, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Bradford Thomas was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 64 Vine Street, South Shields, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Bradford Thomas was a joiner.⁵ It is believed that Thomas emigrated to Canada on a work exchange project where he'd work, for free, 5 years on a farm in Canada and then would be allowed to stay in Canada and work in their trade after that. Thomas went to the Matchett farm in Manitoba where he met his future bride, Mary Emma.³ He married Mary Emma Matchett on 2 November 1914 in South Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, The ceremony was witnessed by Aleeta I Kerr and John William Bradford. Thomas was a builder.³

     Ada Bradford was born in 1879 in Harton, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Bradford and Maria Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 17 Straker Terrace, Harton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Bradford.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 64 Vine Street, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Bradford.⁴ She married John Henry Peat in 1902 in South Shields, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Eastbourne Gardens, Walker on Tyne, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Henry Peat.⁶