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     Charles Brockett was born in 1853 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Brockett and Isabella Dawson. He was baptised on 16 November 1853 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England, his parents were listed as Thomas and Isabel.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 15 Anson Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Brockett.⁴ He married Margaret Irene Eliza Wright, daughter of ... Wright, in 1883 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,5 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 35 Milton Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Charles was a Marine Superintendent Engineer living with his wife, children and sisiter in law.⁶ Charles died on 20 February 1907 by drowning off the Hook of Holland in the wreck of the SS Berlin. He was one of 128 lives lost that night, 48 crew members and 80 passengers. The ship was hit by a large wave during a heavy storm and the ship broke in two.^1,7,8 Charles was buried in North Road Cemetery, Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁷

     Margaret Temple married Bartholomew Greathead, son of Paul Greathead and Ann ..., on 5 July 1779 in Hauxwell, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 20 and 27 June and 5 July.^2,3,4 Margaret died on 29 June 1797 in Patrick Brompton, Yorkshire, England.^5,6

     Fred Ditchburn was the son of William Ditchburn and Lillace Churnside.¹ Fred died in 2006 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.¹

     Henry George Matthew Benson was born in 1892 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of George James Benson and Mary Isabel Greathead.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Victoria Road, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of George James Benson.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 Victoria Avenue, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of George James Benson Henry was a grocers apprentice.⁴ Henry died on 27 May 1915 in France on actve service he was a Private in 4th battallion Yorkshire Regiment. His home address was Victoria Road, Richmond.⁵ Henry did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 27 May 1919 in London to his father George James Benson a grocer. His effects were valued at £117 9s 0d.⁵

     Margaret Marston was born in 1868 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Marston and Alexandrina Garrow.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Lombard Street, West Derby, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter living with her sisters and aunt as housekeeper. The girls were all described as scholars. Their mother had just died and their father was a commercial traveller working away.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 120 Park Road, Elswick, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Marston.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Hughenden Villa, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Marston Margaret was a nurse.⁵

     ... Marston married Louisa ...¹ ... Died.¹

     Louisa ... was born about 1813 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.¹ She married ... Marston.¹ Her husband ... died on an unknown date.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 120 Park Road, Elswick, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the mother of Edward Marston Louisa was described as an annuitant.²

     Constance Marston was born in 1862 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Marston and Alexandrina Garrow.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Lombard Street, West Derby, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter living with her sisters and aunt as housekeeper. The girls were all described as scholars. Their mother had just died and their father was a commercial traveller working away.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Hughenden Villa, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Marston Constance was a cashier.⁴

     Alexandrina Garrow was born about 1840 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹ She married Edward Marston, son of ... Marston and Louisa ..., in 1860 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hough Lane, Salford, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Marston.³ Alexandrina died in 1870 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁴

     Alexandrina Marston was born in 1863 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Marston and Alexandrina Garrow.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Lombard Street, West Derby, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter living with her sisters and aunt as housekeeper. The girls were all described as scholars. Their mother had just died and their father was a commercial traveller working away.³ Alexandrina died in 1877 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.⁴

     Martha Marston was born about 1853 in Wales.¹ She was the daughter of ... Marston and Louisa ...¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Lombard Street, West Derby, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the sister who had presumably stepped in after the death of her brothers wife and the little girls mother. She was described as housekeeper. Her brother was a commercial traveller and was working away from home.²

     Ethel Oyston was born in 1921 in Lanchester, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Oyston and Elizabeth Greathead.¹ She married John Woods in 1941 in Durham, England.^1,3

     John Woods was born about 1910 in Durham, England.¹ He married Ethel Oyston, daughter of Thomas Oyston and Elizabeth Greathead, in 1941 in Durham, England.^1,2