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     Daniel Hamer Purkis was born on 27 December 1921 in Hackney, London, England, his mother's maiden name was Hamer.^1,2 He married Hilda Dorothy V Booth, daughter of Frederick Edwin Booth and Ada Alice R Thomas, in 1942 in Camberwell, London, England.³ In 1946 electoral list Daniel was listed as living at 45 Campion Grove, Lewisham, London, England, with his wife Hilda they will have had their daughter Gail with them.⁴ In 1950 electoral list Daniel was listed as living at 5 Bankhurst Road, Lambeth, London, England, with his wife Hilda.⁴ In 1952 electoral list Daniel was listed as living at 42 Beechfield Road, Lambeth, London, England, with his wife Hilda.⁴ In 1953 electoral list Daniel was listed as living at 42 Tatnell Road, Lewisham, London, England, with his wife Hilda certainly until 1956.⁴ His wife Hilda died on December 1977 in Lambeth, London, England, aged 57.⁵ Daniel died in December 1980 in Bromley, Kent, England.⁶

     Alice Emma Brigden was born on 28 December 1873 in Wandsworth, London, England. She married Edward Thomas Booth, son of Henry Harlow Booth and Agnes Matilda Andrews, on 3 August 1896 in Edmonton, London, England, after the banns being read on 12, 19 and 26 July.^1,2 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 58 Crescent Road, Wood Green, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Thomas Booth.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alice was listed as living at 1 Bidwell Avenue, Bexhill on Sea, Sussex, England, with her husband Edward. Edward was a superanuated printer.⁴ Alice died on 18 September 1964 in Royal East Sussex Hospital, Hastings, Sussex, England, aged 90 her usual address was 57a Gunters Lane Bexhill on Sea.^5,6 The will of Alice was proved on 10 November 1964 in Lewes to Albert Jack Filer a retired civil servant. her estate was valued at £2688.⁶

     Eliza Ann Walls was born about 1887.¹ She married Alfred C Booth, son of Alfred Charles Booth and Mary Ann Hions, in 1921 in Woolwich, London, England.² Her husband Alfred died on 24 August 1958 in 2 Walden Park Crescent, Forest Hill, London, England.^3,4 Eliza died on 6 February 1961 in 3 Waldram Crescent, Forest Hill, London, England.^3,5 The will of Eliza was proved on 21 February 1961 in London to Mrs Caroline Ellen Smith. Her effects were valued at £328 17s 4d.³

     Robert J Turner was born on 7 July 1914 in Bideford, Devon, England.^1,2 He married Elsie Florence Ethel Booth, daughter of Frederick Edwin Booth and Ada Alice R Thomas, in 1934 in Romford, Essex, England.³

     Rebekoy Greathead was born on 12 July 1702 in Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead.¹ She was baptised on 9 August 1702 in Mill Hill Chapel, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Anna Greathead was born in 1809 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Musgrave.¹ She was baptised on 3 September 1809 in The Friarage Yarm, Yarm Chapel, High Wrisall, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, her godfather was William Musgrave and her godmother Eliza Hodgson.¹ She married Benjamin Stainsby, son of Ralph Stainsby and Elizabeth Taylor, in 1834 in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA.² In the census of 23 July 1850 in New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of Benjamin Stainsby.³ An unknown person was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1860 New Jersey, USA, Benjamin was a messenger in Congress living with his wife, children, son in law, grandchildren and brother Mark who was aged 50 and an accountant.⁴ An unknown person was listed as the head of the family on the census of 20 June 1870 in New Jersey, USA, Benjamin was a Customs House Officer living with his wife and children.⁵ An unknown person was listed as the head of the family on the census of 10 June 1880 in 94 Hamilton Street, Newark, New Jersey, USA, Benjamin was listed as having varicose veins!! living with his wife and two children.⁶ Her husband Benjamin died on 25 July 1880 in Newark, New Jersey, USA, aged 82.⁷ Anna died in December 1891 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.⁷ Anna was buried on 24 December 1891 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey, USA, in Section N, Lot 3.⁷

     Mary Ann ... married William Greathead Lewis.¹

     Gulielma Betty Maria Greathead Lewis was baptised on 22 November 1821 in Oakham Baptist Church, Oakham, Rutland, England, Joseph Belcher was the Minister in the Church in 1822 and he signed the baptism record.^2,3 She was born on 22 November 1821 in Ellis Street, St Martins, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² She was the daughter of William Greathead Lewis and Mary Ann ...¹

     Susanna Reynolds was born on 8 October 1824 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, she was the twin of Thomas.¹ She was the daughter of John George Reynolds and Martha Greathead. She was baptised on 18 October 1824 in Huddersfield, Queens Street Chapel (Wesleyan), Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, with her twin Thomas.¹

     Thomas Reynolds was baptised on 18 October 1824 in Huddersfield, Queens Street Chapel (Wesleyan), Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, with his twin Susanna.¹ He was born on 18 October 1824 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, he was the twin of Susanna.¹ He was the son of John George Reynolds and Martha Greathead.

     Ann Ellison was born about 1786 in Somerset, England.³ She married James Strachan, son of Robert Strachan and Sarah Cook, on 16 May 1805 in St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol, Somerset, England.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Green Park Buildings, Walcot, Bath, Somerset, England, she was listed as the wife of James Strachan.⁴

     James Antony Turner was born in 1936 in Camberwell, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Robert J Turner and Elsie Florence Ethel Booth.¹ James died in 1937 in Lambeth, London, England, of whooping cough.^1,3