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     Rhoda Elizabeth Gibbons was born in 1869 in Faversham, Kent, England.^1,2,3 The 1871 census shows Rhoda, aged 2 was living with her parents at Preston Street, Faversham, Kent. In 1881 on the census Rhoda, aged 12 was living with her grandparents at 82 Burrit Street, Rochester, Kent. In the census taken in 1891 Rhoda, aged 22, was still single, living with her aunt Eliza Phillips at 80 Burritt Street, Rochester, Kent. She is described as a Laundry Maid.¹ She married Edward Thomas Cooper, son of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge, on 30 July 1892 in St Mary of Charity, Faversham, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles King and Eliza Ann Gibbons. Both Edward and Rhoda gave their address as 37 Plantation Road, Edward was listed as a labourer.^1,4 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Kings Road, Chatham, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Thomas Cooper.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 53 Queen's Road, Chatham, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Thomas Cooper.⁶ Rhoda died in 1933 in Medway, Kent, England.⁷

     Charles Edward Cooper was born on 29 May 1893 in Chatham, Kent, England.^2,3 He was the son of Edward Thomas Cooper and Rhoda Elizabeth Gibbons.¹ He was baptised on 3 December 1893 in Christ Church, Luton, Kent, England, his father was a labourer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Kings Road, Chatham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Thomas Cooper.⁵ He married Phoebe E Harper on 3 July 1919 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.^6,7 Charles joined the RAF on 1 May 1922 with a service number of 351690 his next of kin was listed as P E Cooper.³

     Florence Rhoda Cooper was born in 1895 in Chatham, Kent, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Edward Thomas Cooper and Rhoda Elizabeth Gibbons.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Kings Road, Chatham, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Thomas Cooper.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 53 Queen's Road, Chatham, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Thomas Cooper.⁵

     Arthur Frederick Cooper was born in 1899 in Chatham, Kent, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Edward Thomas Cooper and Rhoda Elizabeth Gibbons.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Kings Road, Chatham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Thomas Cooper.⁴ 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 Arthur was at school.⁵

     Herbert Henry Cooper was born on 20 July 1864 in Kensington Barracks, Kensington, London, England, His father was decribed as a Private in the 12th Royal Lancers.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Top of Grange Lane, Gillingham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Cooper Herbert was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Old Saywells Cottage, Harmans Corner, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Cooper Herbert was a general labourer.⁴ He married Elizabeth King Cootes on 3 September 1892 in Baptist Chapel, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Frederick King Cootes and Elizabeth King Cootes. Herbert was described as a labourer. Both Herbert and Elizabeth gave their address as Cowper Road, Sittingbourne.^1,5 Herbert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Bexon, Bredgar, Kent, England, Herbert was a shepherd.⁶

     Elizabeth King Cootes was born in 1862 in Marden, Kent, England.^1,2 She married Herbert Henry Cooper, son of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge, on 3 September 1892 in Baptist Chapel, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Frederick King Cootes and Elizabeth King Cootes. Herbert was described as a labourer. Both Herbert and Elizabeth gave their address as Cowper Road, Sittingbourne.^1,3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bexon, Bredgar, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Herbert Henry Cooper.⁴

     Laura Cooper was born in 1895 in Maidstone, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Herbert Henry Cooper and Elizabeth King Cootes.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bexon, Bredgar, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Herbert Henry Cooper.³

     Albert Cooper was born in 1899 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Herbert Henry Cooper and Elizabeth King Cootes.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bexon, Bredgar, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Herbert Henry Cooper.²

     Ernest Cooper was born in 1900 in Bredgar, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Herbert Henry Cooper and Elizabeth King Cootes.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bexon, Bredgar, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Herbert Henry Cooper.³

     Annie Elizabeth Louisa Cooper was born in 1867 in Bredgar, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge.¹ She was baptised on 6 October 1867 in Bredgar, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Top of Grange Lane, Gillingham, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Cooper.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Old Saywells Cottage, Harmans Corner, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Cooper Annie was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Oakbank, Buckland Road, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, she was listed as a general servant for Maria Edwards, a single lady aged 48 who is described as Living On Own Means.^4,1 She married Harry Young on 6 August 1892 in SS Peter & Paul, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by E and A Hills. Harry was descibed as a labourer.^1,5

     Harry Young was born in 1866 in Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 On the 1871 census Harry, aged 4, was living with his parents at Oak Street, Borden, Kent. By 1881 he was still living with his parents now at Borden Street, Borden, Kent. He was described as a general labourer. But in 1891 he was still living with his parents at the same address but described as a domestic groom/gardener.¹ He married Annie Elizabeth Louisa Cooper, daughter of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge, on 6 August 1892 in SS Peter & Paul, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by E and A Hills. Harry was descibed as a labourer.^1,3

     Daisy Young was born in 1894 in Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Harry Young and Annie Elizabeth Louisa Cooper.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Bayley Cottages, Zion Place, Margate, Kent, England, she was listed as the niece of Herbert William Brice.³

     Edith Amy Cooper was born in 1870 in Rainham, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Top of Grange Lane, Gillingham, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Cooper.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Old Saywells Cottage, Harmans Corner, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Cooper Edith was a scholar.⁴ She married Gibson Fuggle on 21 June 1890 in Holy Trinity, Tunstall, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Cooper and Annie Elizabeth Louisa Cooper. Gibson was listed as a Police Officer.^1,5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Gascoyson Cottages, London Road, Murston, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Gibson Fuggle.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in The Street, Boughton under Blean, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Gibson Fuggle.⁷

     Gibson Fuggle was born in 1867 in Tenterden, Kent, England.^1,2 In the 1881 census Gibson was aged 14, living with his uncle Philip Fuggle in Ashford Road, Tenterden, Kent. He is described as an agricultural labourer.¹ He married Edith Amy Cooper, daughter of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge, on 21 June 1890 in Holy Trinity, Tunstall, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Cooper and Annie Elizabeth Louisa Cooper. Gibson was listed as a Police Officer.^1,3 Gibson was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Gascoyson Cottages, London Road, Murston, Kent, England, Gibson is listed as a Poloce Constable in the Kent Constabulary.⁴ Gibson was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in The Street, Boughton under Blean, Kent, England, Gibson was still a Police Constable.⁵

     Philip Edward Fuggle was born in 1891 in Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Gibson Fuggle and Edith Amy Cooper.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in The Street, Boughton under Blean, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Gibson Fuggle.³

     Horace George Fuggle was born in 1893 in Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Gibson Fuggle and Edith Amy Cooper.¹ He was baptised on 24 September 1893 in Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in The Street, Boughton under Blean, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Gibson Fuggle.³

     Frank Reginald Fuggle was born in 1896 in Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Gibson Fuggle and Edith Amy Cooper.¹ He was baptised on 8 November 1896 in Murston, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in The Street, Boughton under Blean, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Gibson Fuggle.³

     Edith Fuggle was born in 1898 in Sheerness, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Gibson Fuggle and Edith Amy Cooper.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in The Street, Boughton under Blean, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Gibson Fuggle.³

     Arthur Fuggle was born in 1900 in Boughton under Blean, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Gibson Fuggle and Edith Amy Cooper.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in The Street, Boughton under Blean, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Gibson Fuggle.³

     Amy Cooper was born on 25 February 1872 in Canterbury, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Old Saywells Cottage, Harmans Corner, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Cooper Amy was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Pynes, Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, Kent, England, she was listed as the domesic general servant to Joseph and Georgiana Hunt. Joseph was a Draper.^1,4

     Ada Gertrude Cooper was born in 1875 in Faversham, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Old Saywells Cottage, Harmans Corner, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Cooper Ada was a scholar.³ In the census of 1891 in Alderholt House, Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, England, she was listed as a domestic servant to Robert and Louisa Dole. Robert was a Grocer.⁴ She married Herbert William Brice on 15 October 1898 in St John the Baptist, Margate, Kent, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Cooper and May Lawrence. Herbert was described as a coachman living at 32 Clifton Terrace, Margate and Ada was living at 1 Florence Row, Margate.^1,5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Bayley Cottages, Zion Place, Margate, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Herbert William Brice.⁶

     Herbert William Brice was born in 1868 in Margate, Kent, England.^1,2 He married Ada Gertrude Cooper, daughter of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge, on 15 October 1898 in St John the Baptist, Margate, Kent, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Cooper and May Lawrence. Herbert was described as a coachman living at 32 Clifton Terrace, Margate and Ada was living at 1 Florence Row, Margate.^1,3 Herbert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Bayley Cottages, Zion Place, Margate, Kent, England, Herbert was a coachman.⁴

     James Skuse was born in 1856 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Skuse. The 1861 census had James, aged 8, living with his parents at Gooditch Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire. In 1871 on the census James, aged 18, single, was still living with his parents at the same time. He was described as a Cabinet Maker. The 1881 census has James, aged 26, single, lodging at 52 Soho St, Reading, Berkshire, he was still working as a Cabinet Maker.¹ He married Emma Jane Cooper, daughter of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer, on 22 February 1890 in St Bartholomew, Bobbing, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward and Frances Cooper. Henry gave his address as Forest Hill, SE and was working as a cabinet maker. Emma was living in Bobbing.^1,2 James was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Oliver Street, Plumstead, London, England, James was a cabinet maker.³ James was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 35 Warren Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, James was a cabnet maker.⁴ James was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 35 Warren Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, James was a cabinet maker living with his wife and four of his five children living in their four roomed home.⁵ James and Emma were living at 35 Warren Road, Croydon, Surrey when they heard the news in 1917 that their son Edward had been killed. Later the following year they were to receive more sad news that their other son William had also been killed in action.⁶ James died in 1934 in Croydon, Surrey, England.¹

     Nellie Jane Skuse was born in 1891 in Plumstead, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Skuse and Emma Jane Cooper.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Oliver Street, Plumstead, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Skuse.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Edward Cooper.³ She married Amos Smart.¹ Nellie died in Corfe Caste, Dorset, England.¹

     Amos Smart married Nellie Jane Skuse, daughter of James Skuse and Emma Jane Cooper.¹