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     Grace Smithers was born about 1808 in Esher, Surrey, England. She married Robert Anderson on 24 September 1838 in St Alphege, Greenwich, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Elwyn Ridley and John Lamb. Robert was a widower and worked as a gardener, his father James Anderson was a labourer. Grace's father Thomas Smithers was a woodman.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Teddington, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Anderson.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Anderson.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Anderson.⁴ Her husband Robert died on 17 October 1866 in Teddington, Middlesex, England.^5,6 She witnessed the probate of the estate of Robert Anderson on 2 December 1866.⁶ Grace was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, Grace was a market gardener living with her children.⁷ Grace died on 26 May 1879 in Teddington, Middlesex, England.^8,6 Grace was buried on 31 May 1879 in St Mary, Teddington, Middlesex, England.⁸ Her estate was probated on 21 July 1879 at Principal Registry to her son John Anderson of Teddington a licensed victualler and William Porter of Teddington a gentleman. Her effects were valued at under £1,500.⁶

     ... ... married Robert Anderson in England. ... Died before 1838.

     Robert Anderson was born in 1845 in Teddington, Middlesex, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Anderson and Grace Smithers. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Robert Anderson.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Grace Anderson Robert was an unemployed carpenter.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the brother of David Anderson Robert was a carpenter.⁴ He married Eliza Hard on 17 September 1881 in St James, Hampton Hill, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by J F Collinson and J Hard. Robert was a carpenter, his father also called Robert was a nurseryman. Eliza's father William Hard was a carpenter.⁵ His wife Eliza died on 1888 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁶ Robert was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, Robert was a carpenter living with his brother Davi.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Florist, Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the brother of David Anderson Robert was a carpenter.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 15 Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the brother of David Anderson Robert was a retired carpenter.⁹

     Louisa Anderson was born in 1848 in Teddington, Middlesex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Anderson and Grace Smithers. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Anderson.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Anderson.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Grace Anderson Louisa was assisting her mother.⁴

     David Anderson was born in 1851 in Teddington, Middlesex, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Anderson and Grace Smithers. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Robert Anderson.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Grace Anderson David was a carpenters apprentice.³ David was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in The Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, David was a florist with over 2 acres employing 3 men and 3 boys living with his brother Robert a carpenter.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Nursery, Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the brother of Robert Anderson David was a florist.⁵ He married Mary Nimms in 1899 in St George, Hanover Square, London, England.⁶ David was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Florist, Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, David was a nurseryman living with his wife and brother Robert.⁷ David was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 15 Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, David was a nurseryman, living with his wife who was helping in the business, they had no chiildren. Also with the was his brother Robert a retired carpenter and sister in law Janet Nimms who had been born in Abercorn in Scotland and was aged 56.⁸ In 1919 David sold the nursery for £2,000 he was a senior partner of R & D Anderson. He donated £1,00 towards the building fund for the Teddington Hospital, a two ward cottage hospital. The hospital was still in existance in 2020, one ward is called Grace Anderson Ward.⁹ His wife Mary died on 8 December 1926 in The Firs, Horsham Road, Uckfield, Sussex, England.^10,11 He witnessed the probate of the estate of Mary Anderson on 20 January 1927.¹⁰

     George Robinson Clasper was born in 1873 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Clasper and Catherine Robinson.

     Robert Smithers married Caroline Arters in 1842 in Epsom, Surrey, England.¹

     Caroline Arters married Robert Smithers in 1842 in Epsom, Surrey, England.¹

     Mary Davison was born about 1866 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England. She married Robert James Anderson, son of James Anderson and Sarah Smithers, on 7 November 1899 in St John the Evangelist, Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Carr and Frances Margaret Davison. Robert was a gardener and his father was deceased but had worked as a florist. Mary's father John Dixon Davison was also deceased and had been a cooper.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bowenbridge, Little Abington, Cambridgeshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert James Anderson.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in Volunteer Cottage, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert James Anderson.³

     Annie Eva Mason was born about 1873 in Sturmer, Essex, England. She married Charles Henry Anderson, son of James Anderson and Sarah Smithers, on 29 July 1908 in St Anthony, Stepney, London, England, after the banns had been read on 12, 19 and 26 July 1908. The ceremony was witnessed by E H Pearce, JE Helson and JE Mason. Charles was a Plice Constable, his father James Anderson was deceased but had worked as a florist. Annie's father Harry Mason was a sawyer.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 38 Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Henry Anderson.²

     Robert Henry Anderson was born about 1910 in Hammersmith, London, England. He was the son of Charles Henry Anderson and Annie Eva Mason. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 38 Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith, London, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Henry Anderson.¹

     Eva Anderson was born about 1911 in Hammersmith, London, England. She was the daughter of Charles Henry Anderson and Annie Eva Mason. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 38 Black Lion Lane, Hammersmith, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Henry Anderson.¹

     John Anderson was born in 1839 in Tamworth, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Anderson and Grace Smithers. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Teddington, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Robert Anderson.² He witnessed the probate of the estate of Grace Anderson on 21 July 1879 John was a licensed victualler.³

     Eliza Hard was born about 1841. She married Robert Anderson, son of Robert Anderson and Grace Smithers, on 17 September 1881 in St James, Hampton Hill, Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by J F Collinson and J Hard. Robert was a carpenter, his father also called Robert was a nurseryman. Eliza's father William Hard was a carpenter.¹ Eliza died in 1888 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.²

     Mary Nimms was born about 1852 in Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland. She married David Anderson, son of Robert Anderson and Grace Smithers, in 1899 in St George, Hanover Square, London, England.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Florist, Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the wife of David Anderson.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 15 Hampton Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the wife of David Anderson.³ Mary died on 8 December 1926 in The Firs, Horsham Road, Uckfield, Sussex, England.^4,5 Her estate was probated on 20 January 1927 in London to her husband David Anderson a retired nurseryman. Her effects were valued at £6,795 10s 8d.⁴

     Bert Hartwell was born on 29 December 1889 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.¹ He married Grace Ada Anderson, daughter of James Anderson and Sarah Smithers, in 1913 in Brentford, London, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Bert was listed as living at 61 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, with his wife Grace. Bert was a greengrocer and removal contractor.³ His wife Grace died on 8 March 1963 in 18a Cambridge Park East, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, aged 79.^4,5 He witnessed the probate of the estate of Grace Ada Anderson on 2 May 1963 he was a retired greengrocer.⁵ Bert died in 1967 in Richmond upon Thames, Surrey, England.⁶

     Emma Elizabeth Hartwell was born on 31 January 1919 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Bert Hartwell and Grace Ada Anderson. She married Albert A White in 1945 in Brentford, London, England.² Emma died in September 2006 in Reading, Berkshire, England, aged 87.³

     William Bert Hartwell was born on 28 September 1915 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was the son of Bert Hartwell and Grace Ada Anderson. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William Bert Hartwell was listed as living at 61 Richmond Road, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, with his parents William was a lorrydriver and farm producer.² He married Doris M Simpson in 1940 in Brentford, Middlesex, England.³ William died on 1 May 1984 in 1 Fitzwygram Close, Windmill Road, Hampton Hill, London, England, aged 68.^4,5 His estate was probated on 20 July 1984 Administration papers were issued in London . His effects were valued at not exceeding £40,000.⁵