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Serle ~ Ninth Generation

    Issue of Charlotte Amanda Hodge and Ernest John Murray  
1.   John Alfred MURRAY
Born 24 Aug 1914 in Victoria, Australia. Twin.

Marr reg 1939 in Victoria of John Alfred Murray to Betty Margaret Alison DUSTING (ref Ancestry Vic reg 13344).
 
2.   Ernest Percival MURRAY
Born 24 Aug 1914 in Victoria, Australia. Twin.
Died 25 Aug 1914.
Death reg of Ernt Percival Murray 1914 at Hamilton, Victoria, son of Ernt Jno Murray & Chtte Amanda Hodges (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 9938).
 
    Issue of Alice Emily Hodge and Joseph Thomas Redfern  
1.   Ida Rachael Clara REDFERN
Birth reg 1903 of Ida Rachael Clara Redfern at Narrawong, Vic, Aus, dau of Jos Thos Redfern & Alice Emily Hodge (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 12531).

Marr reg 1925 in Victoria of Ida Rachel Clara Redfern to James Alexander MOORE (ref Ancestry Vic reg 3223). Birth reg of Jas Alex Moore 1902 at Condah, Victoria, son of Thos Moore & Zipporah Treloar (ref Ancestry Vic reg 17611).

Death reg of Ida Rachel Clara Moore 1936 in Victoria, dau of Joseph Thomas Redfern, mother's name Hodge (ref Ancestry Vic reg 15992).
Ida died in Portland (ref family source).

Death reg of James Alexander Moore 1968 in Victoria, son of Thomas Moore, mother's name Treloar (ref Ancestry Vic reg 15230).
He was known as Alex and died in Portland (ref family source).

Issue 3 children (ref family source).
 
2.   Alfred Thomas REDFERN
Born 25 May 1905 at Narrawong, Vic.
Birth reg 1905 of Alfd Thos Redfern at Narrawong, Vic, son of Jos Thos Redfern & Alice Emily Hodge (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 20403).
Born 25 May 1905, bap 14 Nov 1910 at St Stephens, Portland, Vic, son of Joseph Thomas Redfern & Alice Emily (ref Ancestry Australia Births & Baps).

Marr reg 1934 in Victoria, Aus of Alfred Thomas Redfern to Jessie Doris KIEL (ref Ancestry Vic reg 6004). Birth reg of Jessie Doris Kiel 1901 at Ballarat East, Vic, dau of James Kiel & Mary Eleanor Glover (ref Ancestry Vic reg 494).

Alfred served in WW2, his birth date 25 May 1905 at Allestrie, Victoria, next of kin Jessie Redfern, Army Citizen Military Forces (ref Ancestry Aus WW2 records).

Alfred died 2 Jul 1971 (ref newspaper notice).
Death reg of Alfred Thomas Redfern 1971 at Portland, Victoria, son of Thomas Joseph and Alice Emily Hodge (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 15798).

Doris died after this, death not found.
Issue 2 children.
 
3.   Allan REDFERN
Birth reg 1907 of Allan Redfern at Narrawong, Vic, son of Jos Thos Redfern & Alice Emily Hodge (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 5115).
Death reg of Allan Redfern 1907 at Narrawong, son of Jos Thos Redfern & Alice Emily Hodge (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 2449).
 
4.   Sylvia May REDFERN
Birth reg 1910 of Sylvia Redfern at Narrawong, Vic, dau of Jos Thos Redfern & Alice Emily Hodge (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 13490).

Marr (1) reg 1933 in Victoria of Sylvia May Redfern to Roy HUTCHINSON (ref Ancestry Vic reg 3515). Birth reg of Roy Hutchinson 1907 at Portland, Vic, Aus, son of Ernest Henry Hutchinson & Edith Clara Guy (ref Ancestry Vic reg 29469). Roy was born 29 Jul 1907, bap 2 Feb 1913 at St Stephens, Portland, son of Ernest Henry Hutchinson & Edith Clara (ref Ancestry Australia Births & Baptisms).

Roy served in WW2 in the Army Citizen Military Forces, spouse Sylvia Hutchinson (ref Ancestry Australia WW2 Military Service).

Death reg of Roy Hutchinson 1961 at Richmond, Vic, son of Ernest Hutchinson & Edith Clara Guy, age 54 (ref Ancestry Vic reg 33309). He died 29 Oct 1961 (ref family source).

Marr (2) Stanley Russell GALLACHER. He was born 1900, died 1978 at Portland (ref family source).

Sylvia died 13 Jun 1975 at Portland (ref family source).
Death reg of Sylvia Gallacher 1975 at Portland, dau of Joseph Redfern & Alice Hodge (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 13569).

Issue 1 child.
 
    Issue of Percival Hodge and Gertrude Fanny Herbertson  
1.   Annie Whittle HODGE
Birth reg of Annie Whittle Hodge 1912 in Victoria, Aus, dau of Percival Hodge, mother's name Herbertson (ref Ancestry Vic reg 6236).
Born 23 Dec 1911 (ref family source).

Marr reg 1936 in Victoria of Annie Whittle Hodge to Alexander Wilson URQUHART (ref Ancestry Vic reg 8864). The marriage was 24 Jul 1936 (ref family source). Birth reg of Alexander Wilson Urquhart 1902 in Victoria, son of John Alexander Urqhart, mother's name Cameron (ref Ancestry Vic reg 25556). He was born 23 Sep 1902 (ref family source).

Alexander died 26 Dec 1970 at Portland.
Death reg of Alexander Urquhart 1971 at Portland, son of Alexander John Urquhart and Rebecca Ann Cameron (ref Ancestry, Vic reg 857 of 1971).

Annie died 19 Jul 1995 at Geelong.
Issue 5 children.
 
2.   Kenneth Percival HODGE
Birth reg of Kenneth Percival Hodge 1913 in Victoria, Australia, son of Percival Hodge, mother's name Herbertson (ref Ancestry Vic reg 15598).
Born 23 Apr 1913 (ref WW2 service record).

Marr reg 1939 in Victoria of Kenneth Percival Hodge to Jean NEWITT (ref Ancestry Vic reg 7663). The marriage was 19 Sep 1939 (ref family source). Birth reg of Jean Newitt 1911 in Victoria, dau of Wm Adam Newitt, mother's name McGregor (ref Ancestry Vic reg 24533).

Kenneth served in WW2; born 23 Apr 1913 at Portland Victoria, service number 50838, next of kin Jean Hodge (ref Ancestry Australia WW2 Military Service Record).

Kenneth died 20 Apr 1981 (ref family source).
Death reg of Kenneth Percival Hodge 1981 at Ballarat, Victoria, son of Percival & Gertrude, aged 68 (ref Ancestry Vic reg 08329).
Jean died 18 Dec 1994 (ref family source).
Issue 2 children.
 
3.   Ronald Alfred HODGE
Birth reg of Ronald Alfred Hodge 1915 in Victoria, Australia, son of Percival Hodge, mother's name Herbertson (ref Ancestry Vic reg 24540).
Born 28 Jul 1915 (ref WW2 service record).

Ronald served in WW2; born 28 Jul 1915 at Portland Victoria, service number V161128, next of kin Percival Hodge [father], Army Citizen Military Forces (ref Ancestry Australia WW2 Military Service Record).

Ronald died 20 Aug 1997 (ref family source).
 
4.   Alan James HODGE
Born 8 Mar 1920 (ref family source).

Alan died 4 Sep 1994 (ref family source).
 
3.   Gwenneth Frances HODGE
Born 20 Mar 1923 (ref family source).

Gwenneth died 30 Aug 2001 (ref family source).
 
    Issue of Clara May Hodge and Arthur William Henry Alford  
1.   Leslie Alfred George ALFORD
Birth reg of Leslie Alfred George Alford 1912 in Victoria, Australia, son of Arthur William Alford, mother's name Hodge (ref Ancestry Vic reg 33355).
Born 9 Sep 1912 at Portland (ref WW2 details).

Leslie served in WW2; born 9 Sep 1912 at Portland, enlisted South Melbourne, service number V501457, next of kin Clara Savin [mother], Army Citizen Military Forces (ref Ancestry Australia WW2 Military Service Records).

Marr reg 1942 in Victoria of Leslie Alfred George Alford to Edith Heather Sylvia DART (ref Ancestry Vic reg 15694). Birth reg of Edith Heather Sylvia Dart 1910 at Nhill, Victoria, dau of Ernest Henry Joseph Dart & Sylvia Warland (ref Ancestry Vic reg 13570).

Leslie died 7 Jul 1985 at Portland (ref family source).
Death reg of Leslie Alfred Ge Alford 1985 at Portland, Victoria, son of Arthur William and Clara May aged 72 (ref Ancestry Vic reg 15773).

Edith died 16 Oct 1991 at Portland (ref Ancestry Victoria Wills & Probate Records).
 
2.   Mary May ALFORD
Birth reg of Mary May Alford 1916 in Victoria, Australia, dau of Arthur William Alford, mother's name Hodge (ref Ancestry Vic reg 14841).
Born 2 May 1916 at Portland (ref family source).

Marr reg 1944 in Victoria of Mary May Alford to Frank Austin BRUNSDON (ref Ancestry Vic reg 6720). Birth reg of Frank Austin Brunsdon 1908 at Richmond, Vic, son of Wm Thos Brunsdon & Amelia Elizth Higgins (ref Ancestry Vic reg 14450).

Death reg of Frank Austin Brunsdon 1971 at Caulfield, Vic, son of Thom William & Amelia Eliza Higgins, aged 63 (ref Ancestry Vic reg 27148).
Frank died 10 Nov 1971 at Toorak, occupation Merchant (ref Ancestry Victoria Wills & Probate Records).

Death of Mary May Alford Brunsdon 21 Dec 2011, aged 95, born 2 May 1916, dau of Arthur William & Clara May Alford, wife of Frank (ref obituary, Melbourne, in Ancestry Australia and New Zealand Obituary Collection).
Issue 2 children.
 
    Issue of Charles Ivor Serle and Gladys May Thomas  
1.   Thomas William SERLE
Birth reg of Thomas William Serle Jun qtr 1920 at Swansea dist, Wales, mother's name Thomas (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 14 Victoria Terrace, Swansea.
Together with his parents:
Thomas W Serle. Born 6 May 1920. Single. Student.
 
    Issue of Eliza Maud Baker and Sidney Doney  
1.   Annie Maud DONEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1919 at Newton Abbot dist, Devon, mother's name Baker (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 2 Gordon Cottages, Teignmouth, Devon.
Together with her parents:
Annie M Doney (Morley). Born 6 Sep 1919. Single. Domestic help.
 
2.   Dorothy Maud DONEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1919 at Newton Abbot dist, Devon, mother's name Baker (ref GRO Index).
 
3.   Phyllis DONEY
Birth reg Mar qtr 1921 at Newton Abbot dist, Devon, mother's name Baker (ref GRO Index).
 
4.   Sidney DONEY
Birth reg Sep qtr 1922 at Newton Abbot dist, Devon, mother's name Baker (ref GRO Index).
 
    Issue of Elizabeth Amy Baker and William Doney  
1.   Annie Joyce DONEY
Birth reg of Annie Joyce Doney Dec qtr 1920 at Devonport dist, Devon, mother's name Baker (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 4, Burraton, Saltash, Cornwall.
Together with her parents and brother:
Annie J Doney (Cheesley). Born 14 Nov 1920. Single. Domestic servant.
 
2.   William John DONEY
Birth reg of William John Doney Dec qtr 1922 at St Germans, Cornwall, mother's name Baker (ref GRO Index)

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 4, Burraton, Saltash, Cornwall. parents
Together with his parents and sister:
William J Doney. Born 4 Sep 1922. Single. Messenger Boy, HM Dockyard.
 
3.   Margaret Amy DONEY
Birth reg of Margaret Amy Doney Jun qtr 1925 at St Germans, Cornwall, mother's name Baker (ref GRO Index)
 
    Issue of May Reynolds and Reginald Colley  
1.   Wilfred Cecil COLLEY
Birth reg of Wilfred Cecil Colley Mar qtr 1924 at St Thomas dist, Devon (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 5 New Road, St Thomas, Devon.
Together with his parents and grandfather:
Wilfred Colley. Born 8 Jan 1924. Single. House Painting Apprentice.
 
    Issue of Eliza Floyd (Dorothy) Serle  
1.   Eric John SERLE
Birth reg of Eric Jack [sic] Serle Sep qtr 1913 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name omitted (ref GRO Index).
Born 12 Jun 1913 at Starcross, Devon (ref his daughter, Maureen Gaydon).

He was raised by his grandmother, Elizabeth Serle (later Mrs Crook).

Marr reg Jun qtr 1935 at Newton Abbot dist, Devon of Eric J. Serle to Mabel E. ADAMS (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 6 Jun 1935 (ref M.Gaydon). Birth reg of Mabel Emily ADAMS Mar qtr 1913 at Newton Abbot dist, Devon, mother's name Wood (ref GRO Index).

In the 1939 Register, Eric and Mabel were living at St Thomas, Devon; Eric J. Serle, married, born 12 Jun 1913, General Labourer; Mabel E. Serle, married, born 7 Feb 1913, unpaid domestic duties (ref Ancestry 1939 Register).

Death reg of Eric John Serle Dec qtr 1986 at Newton Abbott dist age 73, birth date 12 Jun 1913 (ref Ancestry Death Index).
Death reg of Mabel Emily Serle Nov 2000 at Torbay dist, Devon age 87, birth date 7 Feb 1913 (ref Ancestry Death Index).
Issue 2 children.

Eric
2.   Doris Maud SERLE
Birth reg of Doris Maud Serle Dec qtr 1914 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name omitted (ref GRO Index).
Born 18 Nov 1914 (ref family source).

Doris moved with her mother to London in the period 1914-1919. Her mother married in 1919 (as Dorothy Eliza Floyd Serle) at the Register Office, Middlesex to Herbert HISTED. Their name was spelt HISTED, ISTED or ISTEAD. Doris presumably changed her name as well.
It is believed that she had a son Frederick approximately 1937 and the family may have gone to Canada (ref M. Gaydon); further details to be found, but this didn't include Doris, as records show her living in England.

Marr (1) unknown and marriage dissolved if the 1953 marriage certificate is true.

Marr (2) reg Mar qtr 1953 at Edmonton dist of Doris M. HISTED or Doris M. COUTTS to William COUTTS (ref FreeBMD). Marriage solemnized at the Register Office, Edmonton, Middlesex; marr 28 Mar 1953; William Coutts, aged 33 years, previous marriage dissolved, Hosiery Trimmer, residence 110 Warwick Road N.18, son of Frederick Coutts, Retired Licensed Victualler; Doris Maud Serle (crossed out) Coutts; aged 38 years; previous marriage dissolved; Hosiery Trimmer; same address; dau of Herbert Histed (deceased); witnesses F. Coutts, L.E. Coutts (ref Marriage Certificate copy held by LS). Three curious items about this certificate are that she was already using the name Coutts, that she incorrectly identified her father, and that the name Serle was included and then crossed out.

William COUTTS was born on 29 Oct 1919 (ref his Birth Cert copy) and died in 1979; he was found on 4 May 1979 at 22 East Mascalls, Charlton, S.E.7, his usual address; his occupation was Storeman (Electrical Engineers); cause of death carcinoma; informant was Irene Watterson, sister, of Stanton, Main Road, Chillerton, Isle of Wight (ref his Death Certificate, reg district of Greenwich). He had a son David Coutts (1942-1994) and was divorced in 1946 (ref APT).

In 1963, Doris with the informant for her mother's death certificate.
The full death certificate states that Dorothy Istead died 15 Sep 1963 at 10 Manor Road, Ilford, aged 67 years; widow of Herbert William Istead, a General Labourer; cause of death pneumonia and other issues; informant D. M. Chalkley, daughter, 11 Redriff Road, Rotherhithe; registered 18 Sep 1963, registration district Ilford North in the County of Essex.

Marr (3) reg Dec qtr 1964 at Lambeth dist of Doris M. COUTTS or Doris M. CHALKLEY to Sydney W. CHALKLEY (ref FreeBMD). Marriage solemnized at the Register Office, district of Lambeth, Metropolitan Borough of Lambeth; married 30 Oct 1964; Sydney William Chalkley, aged 50 years, previous marriage dissolved, Licensed Victualler, residence 44 Lambeth High Street, S.E.1; son of Owen Chalkley (deceased), Manager (Glove Manufacturers); Doris Maud CHALKLEY formerly known as Doris Maud COUTTS; aged 49 years; previous marriage dissolved; Licensed Victuallers Manageress; same address; witnesses F.C.Field, D Gregory (ref Marriage Certificate copy held by LS).

Death reg of Sydney William Chalkley Apr 1997 at Southend on Sea, Essex born 4 Oct 1914; age at death 82 (ref Ancestry England and Wales Death Index).
Death reg of Mrs Doris Maud Chalkley, death date 26 Jul 2009, residence at death Rochford, England, age 94 (ref Ancestry England and Wales Death Index).







Doris
    Issue of Maud Adeline Gregory and Frederick Hanson  
1.   Frances Maud HANSON
Birth reg of Frances Maud Hanson Mar qtr 1920 at Poplar dist, London, mother's name Gregory (ref GRO Index).
 
    Issue of James Hedger Gregory and Ellen Emma Connolly  
1.   James Eugene GREGORY
Birth reg of James Eugene Gregory Dec qtr 1914 at Poplar dist, London, mother's name Connolly (ref GRO Index).
 
2.   Ellen Vera GREGORY
Birth reg of Ellen Vera Gregory Sep qtr 1919 at Poplar dist, London, mother's name Connolly (ref GRO Index).
 
3.   Sylvia Florence GREGORY
Birth reg of Sylvia Florence Gregory Sep qtr 1921 at Poplar dist, London, mother's name Connolly (ref GRO Index).
 
4.   Irene Doris GREGORY
Birth reg of Irene Doris Gregory Jun qtr 1923 at Poplar dist, London, mother's name Connolly (ref GRO Index).
 
5.   Dennis Grenville GREGORY
Birth reg of Dennis Grenville Gregory Dec qtr 1924 at Poplar dist, London, mother's name Connolly (ref GRO Index).
 
    Other tree from Kenton - 1 - James Sarel & Susanna Sparkes gen 4  
    Issue of John George Searle and Alice Maud Carnell  
1.   John Charles William SEARLE
Birth reg of John Charles William Searle Jun qtr 1906 at Hampstead dist, Middlesex, mother's name Carnell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. London, England. Parish of Islington. Registration district of Islington. Address: 71 Frederick Street, Caledonian Road, Islington.
Together with his parents and brother:
John Searle. Son. Age 4. School. Born Hampstead Middlesex.



1911 census
2.   Arthur James SEARLE
Birth reg of Arthur James Searle Dec qtr 1910 at Islington dist, London, mother's name Carnell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. London, England. Parish of Islington. Registration district of Islington. Address: 71 Frederick Street, Caledonian Road, Islington.
Together with his parents and brother:
Arthur Searle. Son. Age 5 mths. Born Islington Middlesex.

In 1957 Arthur was executor for his mother:
"SEARLE Alice Maud of 58 Holden Road Finchley London N.12 widow died 9 December 1957 Administration London 14 January [1958] to Arthur James Searle [son] postal and telegraph officer. Effects £163 10s. 6d." (ref Ancestry National Probate)



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3.   William Harold SEARLE
Birth reg of WIlliam Harold Searle Dec qtr 1919 at Edmonton dist, Middlesex, mother's name Carnell (ref GRO Index).
 
    Issue of Susan Stoyell and Harry Reed  
1.   Gertrude Louisa REED
Birth reg of Gertrude Louisa Reed Dec qtr 1896 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stayell (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of Gertrude Louisa Reed Dec qtr 1896 at St Thomas dist age 0 (ref FreeBMD).
 
2.   Reginald Harry George REED
Birth reg of Reginald Harry George Reed Jun qtr 1898 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of Reginald Harry G. Reed Mar qtr 1900 at St Thomas dist age 1 (ref FreeBMD).
 
3.   Beatrice Alice REED
Birth reg of Beatrice Alice Reed Sep qtr 1899 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stayell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1901 census. Devon, England. Parish of St Thomas. Registration district of St Thomas. Address: Wares Bldgs.
Together with her parents:
Beatrice Reed. Dau. Age 1. Born St Thomas Devon.

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 8 Folletts Buildings, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Beatrice Reed. Dau. Age 12. School. Born Exeter.



1901 census



1911 census
4.   Eleanor Louisa REED
Birth reg of Eleanor Louisa Reed Sep qtr 1901 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 8 Folletts Buildings, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Eleanor Reed. Dau. Age 10. Born Exeter.



1911 census
5.   Florence Maud REED
Birth reg of Florence Maud Reed Mar qtr 1904 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 8 Folletts Buildings, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Maud Reed. Dau. Age 7. Born Exeter.



1911 census
6.   Harry REED
Birth reg of Harry Reed Mar qtr 1906 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 8 Folletts Buildings, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 4 siblings:
Harry Reed. Son. Age 5. Born Exeter.



1911 census
7.   Gladys REED
Birth reg of Gladys Reed Mar qtr 1908 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of Gladys Reed Dec qtr 1909 at St Thomas dist age 1 (ref FreeBMD).
 
8.   Alfred George REED
Birth reg of Alfred George Reed Jun qtr 1910 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 8 Folletts Buildings, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 4 siblings:
Alfred George Reed. Son. Age 1. Born Exeter.



1911 census
9.   Rosie REED
Birth reg of Rosie Reed Sep qtr 1912 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

10.   Edith Nancy REED
Birth reg of Edith Nancy Reed Dec qtr 1914 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

    Issue of Elizabeth Stoyell and Samuel George Bess  
1.   Louis John BESS
Birth reg of Louis John Bess Sep qtr 1909 at Honiton dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Ottery St Mary. Registration district of Honiton. Address: Rose Cottage, Broad Oak, West Hill.
Together with his parents and sister:
Louis John Bess. Son. Age 1 yr 9 mth. Born Ottery Devon.

In 1955 Louis was an executor for his mother:
"BESS Elizabeth of Parklands Honiton Clyst Devonshire widow died 7 April 1955 at Deepway Exminster Devonshire Administration Exeter 12 May to Louis John Bess [son] postman and Cecil George Bess [son] air ministry employee. Effects £723 4s." (ref Ancestry National Probate)



1911 census
2.   Winifred Florence BESS
Birth reg of Winifred Florence Bess Jun qtr 1911 at Honiton dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Ottery St Mary. Registration district of Honiton. Address: Rose Cottage, Broad Oak, West Hill.
Together with her parents and brother:
Winnifred Florence Bess. Age 10 days. Born Ottery Devon.


1911 census
3.   Cecil George BESS
Birth reg of Cecil George Bess Sep qtr 1913 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

In the 1939 Register, Samuel and Elizabeth were living at Valley View, St Thomas, Devon with their children Cecil, Violet and Lilian: Samuel G. Bess, born 27 Dec 1882, Farm Labourer; Elizabeth Bess, born 5 May 1884, Housewife; Cecil G. Bess. born 23 May 1913, Horseman on Farm; Violet K. Bess, born 21 Aug 1919, Fruit Packer; Lilian E. Bess, born 15 Dec 1922, Sub Post Office Assistant (ref Ancestry 1939 Register).

In 1955 Cecil was an executor for his mother:
"BESS Elizabeth of Parklands Honiton Clyst Devonshire widow died 7 April 1955 at Deepway Exminster Devonshire Administration Exeter 12 May to Louis John Bess [son] postman and Cecil George Bess [son] air ministry employee. Effects £723 4s." (ref Ancestry National Probate)
 
4.   Hilda Mary BESS
Birth reg of Hilda Mary Bess Mar qtr 1916 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).
 
5.   Frank William BESS
Birth reg of Frank W. Bess Sep qtr 1917 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).
 
6.   Violet Kate BESS
Birth reg of Frank W. Bess Dec qtr 1919 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

In the 1939 Register, Samuel and Elizabeth were living at Valley View, St Thomas, Devon with their children Cecil, Violet and Lilian: Samuel G. Bess, born 27 Dec 1882, Farm Labourer; Elizabeth Bess, born 5 May 1884, Housewife; Cecil G. Bess. born 23 May 1913, Horseman on Farm; Violet K. Bess, born 21 Aug 1919, Fruit Packer; Lilian E. Bess, born 15 Dec 1922, Sub Post Office Assistant (ref Ancestry 1939 Register).
 
7.   Lilian Emily BESS
Birth reg of Lilian E. Bess Mar qtr 1922 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).

In the 1939 Register, Samuel and Elizabeth were living at Valley View, St Thomas, Devon with their children Cecil, Violet and Lilian: Samuel G. Bess, born 27 Dec 1882, Farm Labourer; Elizabeth Bess, born 5 May 1884, Housewife; Cecil G. Bess. born 23 May 1913, Horseman on Farm; Violet K. Bess, born 21 Aug 1919, Fruit Packer; Lilian E. Bess, born 15 Dec 1922, Sub Post Office Assistant (ref Ancestry 1939 Register).
 
8.   Irene Sylvia BESS
Birth reg of Irene Sylvia Bess Dec qtr 1926 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Stoyell (ref GRO Index).
Irene was born 24 Sep 1926 at Exeter.
Marr reg Sep qtr 1945 at Exeter of Irene Bess to Angelo J. LENTINI (ref FreeBMD).
Irene died 6 Jan 1998 in the USA (ref document in FS).
 
    Issue of Florence Metherell Stiles and Leonard James Kenshole  
1.   Florence Mabel Gwendoline KENSHOLE
Birth reg of Florence Mabel Gwendoline Kenshole Jun qtr 1912 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Metherell (ref GRO Index).
Born 24 Mar 1912 (ref Ancestry, British Army WW1 Pension records).
 
2.   Dora Ethel KENSHOLE
Birth reg of Dora Ethel Kenshole Dec qtr 1913 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Metherell (ref GRO Index).
Born 1 Oct 1913 (ref Ancestry, British Army WW1 Pension records).
 
3.   Elsie Vera KENSHOLE
Birth reg of Elsie Vera Kenshole Jun qtr 1915 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Metherell (ref GRO Index).
 
4.   Ronald Leonard KENSHOLE
Birth reg of Ronald Leonard Kenshole Jun qtr 1919 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Metherell (ref GRO Index).
 
5.   Gladys Emily KENSHOLE
Birth reg of Gladys Emily Kenshole Jun qtr 1921 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Metherell (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: Exeter, Devon.
Together with her father and stepmother/aunt:
Gladys E Kenshole (Pritchard). Born 25 Feb 1921. Single. Book Binder.
 
    Issue of John Cann and Emily May Hodge  
1.   Florence May CANN
Birth reg of Florence May Cann Jun qtr 1909 at Plymouth dist, Devon, mother's name Hodge (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Plymouth. Registration district of Plymouth. Address: 88 Beaumont Road, Plymouth.
Together with her parents:
Florrie Cann. Dau. Age 2. Born Devon Plymouth.



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2.   Phyllis CANN
Birth reg of Phyllis Cann Sep qtr 1914 at Plymouth dist, Devon, mother's name Hodge (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 22 Park Street, Plymouth.
Together with her parents and sister:
Phyllis Cann (Dyer). Born 23 Jul 1914. Single. Household domestic help.

3.   Gwendoline CANN
Birth reg of Gwendoline Cann Mar qtr 1917 at Plymouth dist, Devon, mother's name Hodge (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 22 Park Street, Plymouth.
Together with her parents and sister:
Gwendoline Cann (Plumb). Born 3 Jan 1917. Single. Household domestic help.

    Issue of Rose Mary Lamacraft and Frederick Harding  
1.   unnamed male HARDING
Birth reg of unnamed male Harding Sep qtr 1912 at St Thomas dist, Devon, mother's name Lamacraft (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of unnamed male Harding Sep qtr 1912 age 0 (ref FreeBMD).
 
    Issue of Alice Lamacraft and Frank Whitton  
1.   Annie WHITTON
Birth reg of Annie Whitton Sep qtr 1911 at Neath dist, Glamorgan, mother's name Lamacraft (ref GRO Index).
 
2.   George WHITTON
Birth reg of George Whitton Jun qtr 1913 at Neath dist, Glamorgan, mother's name Lamacraft (ref GRO Index).
 
3.   Frank WHITTON
Birth reg of Frank Whitton Jun qtr 1920 at Neath dist, Glamorgan, mother's name Lamacraft (ref GRO Index).
 
4.   Harry WHITTON
Birth reg of Harry Whitton Jun qtr 1921 at Neath dist, Glamorgan, mother's name Lamacraft (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 24 Cory Street, Neath.
Together with his mother and brother:
Harry Whitton. Born 5 May 1921. Single. Colliery Haulage Driver.
 
5.   James Martin WHITTON
Birth reg of James Martin Whitton Mar qtr 1927 at Neath dist, Glamorgan, mother's name Lamacraft (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 24 Cory Street, Neath.
Together with his mother and brother:
James M Whitton. Born 10 Dec 1926. At school.
 
    Other tree from Kenton - 2 - James Searle & Hannah Gave gen 5  
    Issue of Louisa Evans and Wyndham Hockey  
1.   Edith HOCKEY
Birth reg of Edith Hockey Dec qtr 1892 at Yeovil dist, Somerset, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of Edith Hockey Dec qtr 1892 at Yeovil dist age 0 (ref FreeBMD).
 
2.   Ellen Edith HOCKEY
Birth reg of Ellen Edith Hockey Mar qtr 1895 at Yeovil dist, Somerset, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of Edith Ellen Hockey Jun qtr 1895 at Yeovil dist age 0 (ref FreeBMD).
 
3.   Blenil HOCKEY
Birth reg of Blenil Hockey Jun qtr 1897 at Yeovil dist, Somerset, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).

Not found in 1901 census.

Reg 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 2 Tremletts Cottages, Exe St, Exeter.
Together with her parents:
Blenie Hockey. Dau. Age 14. At School. Born Montacute Somerset.





1911 census
    Issue of John Ernest Evans and Edith Lockyer  
1.   Edith Ellen EVANS
Birth reg of Edith Ellen Evans Sep qtr 1896 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Lockyer (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1901 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration District of Exeter. Address: 28a Exe St.
Together with her parents:
Edith E Evans. Dau. Age 4. Born Devon Exeter.



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    Issue of Ellen Evans and William James Dolling  
1.   Charles Edward DOLLING
Birth reg of Charles Edward Dolling Sep qtr 1908 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 81 Sandford Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents, sister and aunt:
Charles Edward Dolling. Son. Age 2. Born Exeter.



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2.   Hilda Frances DOLLING
Birth reg of Hilda Frances Dolling Mar qtr 1910 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 81 Sandford Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents, brother and aunt:
Hilda Francis Dolling. Dau. Age 1. Born Exeter.



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3.   Florence May DOLLING
Birth reg of Florence May Dolling Sep qtr 1911 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).

Marr reg Dec qtr 1935 at Exeter dist of Florence M. Dolling to Horace L. B. BURTON (ref FreeBMD).

In the 1939 Register, Ellen and her daughter Florence were living at 81 Sandford St, Exeter; Ellen was Widow, born 8 Nov 1876, Unpaid Domestic Duties; Florence M. Burton, Married, born 31 Aug 1911, Unpaid Domestic Duties (ref Ancestry 1939 Register).
 
4.   William George DOLLING
Birth reg of William George Dolling Jun qtr 1913 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).
 
5.   Edgar DOLLING
Birth reg of Edgar Dolling Mar qtr 1915 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).
 
    Issue of Bessie Evans and Frederick John Sparks  
1.   Frederick William Sparks EVANS
Birth reg of Frederick William Sparks Evans Dec qtr 1909 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name omitted (ref GRO Index).
Bap of Frederick William Sparkes Evans 26 Oct 1909 at Exeter St John, son of Bessie (ref fmp Parish Baptisms).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: No 5 Stepcote Hill, Exeter.
Together with his Evans grandparents, aunt, and mother:
Fredrick William Sparks Evans. Grandson. Age 1. Born Exeter Devon. [son of Bessie]

Marr reg Dec qtr 1931 at St Thomas dist, Devon of Frederick W. Sparks to Florence H. FONE (ref FreeBMD).

In the 1939 Register, Bessie, son Frederick W Sparkes and daughter in law Florence H Sparkes were living at Exeter; Bessie Sparkes, widowed, born 13 Nov 1881, Unpaid Housewife; Frederick W Sparkes, married, born 26 Sep 1909, Milk Roundsman; Florence H Sparkes, married, born 7 Jun 1909, Unpaid Housewife (ref Ancestry 1939 Register).



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2.   George Ernest SPARKS
Birth reg of George Ernest Sparks Mar qtr 1913 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Evans (ref GRO Index).
 
    Issue of Thomas John Soper and Margaret Jane Sandercock  
1.   Thomas Henry Paul SANDERCOCK
Birth reg of Thomas Henry Paul Sandercock Dec qtr 1895 at Stratton dist, Cornwall, mother's name omitted (ref GRO Index).
Birth date 19 Sep 1895 (ref 1939 Register).

Ref 1901 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration District of Exeter. Address: 2 Richmond Place.
Together with his mother and sister:
Thos Henry Paul Soper. Son. Age 5. Born Cornwall Bude.

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 45 Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 4 siblings:
Thomas Soper. Son. Age 15. Errand Boy. Born Bude Cornwall.

Marr reg Sep qtr 1923 at St Thomas dist, Devon of Thomas H.P. Soper to Rose E. GRAY (ref FreeBMD). She was born c1897 (ref death).
Death reg of Rose E. Soper Jun qtr 1932 at Exeter dist age 35 (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 10 Chute Street, Exeter.
Together with his mother and sister:
Thomas Henry Soper. Born 19 Sep 1895. Wid. Engine Driver Southern.




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2.   Margaret Marian Louise SOPER
Birth reg of Margaret Marian Louise Soper Sep qtr 1898 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Sandercock (ref GRO Index).
Birth date 7 Jul 1898 (ref 1939 Register).

Ref 1901 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration District of Exeter. Address: 2 Richmond Place.
Together with her mother and brother:
Margaret Marion Soper. Dau. Age 2. Born Devon Exeter St Pauls.

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 45 Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 4 siblings:
Margaret Soper. Dau. Age 12. Born Exeter Devon.

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 10 Chute Street, Exeter.
Together with her mother and brother:
Margaret Marion Soper. Born 7 Jul 1898. Morning Domestic Paid Work.I




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3.   Beatrice Gladys SOPER
Birth reg of Beatrice Gladys Soper Sep qtr 1903 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Sandercock (ref GRO Index).
Born 10 May 1903 (see below)

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 45 Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Beatrice Soper. Dau. Age 7. Born Exeter Devon.

In 1915 Thomas's Short Service Attestation form contains family information: Thomas John Soper was age 45, married 24 Oct 1895 at Stoke Damerel, member of Royal Engineers: Margaret Jane Sandercock was spouse; Mary Dorice Soper was born 11 May 1904 at Exeter, child; Percy Soper was born 4 Aug 1905, child; Beatrice Platt [sic] Soper was born 10 May 1903, child (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).




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4.   Mary Doreen SOPER
Birth reg of Mary Doreen Soper Sep qtr 1904 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Sandercock (ref GRO Index).
Born 11 May 1904 (see below).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 45 Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Mary Soper. Dau. Age 6. Born Exeter Devon.

In 1915 Thomas's Short Service Attestation form contains family information: Thomas John Soper was age 45, married 24 Oct 1895 at Stoke Damerel, member of Royal Engineers: Margaret Jane Sandercock was spouse; Mary Dorice Soper was born 11 May 1904 at Exeter, child; Percy Soper was born 4 Aug 1905, child; Beatrice Platt [sic] Soper was born 10 May 1903, child (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).




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5.   Percival John SOPER
Birth reg of Percival John Soper Sep qtr 1905 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Sandercock (ref GRO Index).
Born 4 Aug 1905 (see below).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 45 Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 4 siblings:
Percy Soper. Son. Age 5. Born Exeter Devon.

In 1915 Thomas's Short Service Attestation form contains family information: Thomas John Soper was age 45, married 24 Oct 1895 at Stoke Damerel, member of Royal Engineers: Margaret Jane Sandercock was spouse; Mary Dorice Soper was born 11 May 1904 at Exeter, child; Percy Soper was born 4 Aug 1905, child; Beatrice Platt [sic] Soper was born 10 May 1903, child (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).




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    Issue of Henry Soper and Susan Mitchell  
1.   Amy Amanda SOPER
Birth reg of Amy Amanda Soper Mar qtr 1905 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Mitchell (ref GRO Index).
Born 17 Dec 1904 at Exeter (see below).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 5 Strong Court, Commercial Rd, Exeter.
Together with her parents and sister:
Amy Soper. Dau. Age 6. Born Devon Exeter.

In 1915 Henry's Short Service Attestation form contains family information: Henry Soper was age 43, married 31 Oct 1903 at St Thomas Devon, member of Army Service Sorps, residence 5 Strong Cottages, Commercial Rd, Exeter, Reg No S304656; Susan Mitchell was spouse; Amy Amanda Soper was born 17 Dec 1904 at Exeter, child; Laura Soper was born 23 Jul 1907 at Exeter, child (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).




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2.   Laura SOPER
Birth reg of Laura Soper Sep qtr 1907 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Mitchell (ref GRO Index).
Born 23 Jul 1907 at Exeter (see below).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 5 Strong Court, Commercial Rd, Exeter.
Together with her parents and sister:
Laura Soper. Dau. Age 3. Born Devon Exeter.

In 1915 Henry's Short Service Attestation form contains family information: Henry Soper was age 43, married 31 Oct 1903 at St Thomas Devon, member of Army Service Sorps, residence 5 Strong Cottages, Commercial Rd, Exeter, Reg No S304656; Susan Mitchell was spouse; Amy Amanda Soper was born 17 Dec 1904 at Exeter, child; Laura Soper was born 23 Jul 1907 at Exeter, child (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).




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    Issue of Ellen Soper and William James Henry Miller  
1.   Gertrude Ellen MILLER
Birth reg of Gertrude Ellen Miller Jun qtr 1902 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Plymouth. Registration district of Plymouth. Address: 11 Radford Avenue, Prince Rock, Plymouth.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Gertrude Ellen Miller. Dau. Age 8. School. Born Devon Exeter.



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2.   Violet Ellen MILLER
Birth reg of Violet Ellen Miller Sep qtr 1903 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Plymouth. Registration district of Plymouth. Address: 11 Radford Avenue, Prince Rock, Plymouth.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Violet Miller. Dau. Age 7. School. Born Devon Exeter.



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3.   William James Henry MILLER
Birth reg of William James Henry Miller Mar qtr 1906 at Plymouth dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Plymouth. Registration district of Plymouth. Address: 11 Radford Avenue, Prince Rock, Plymouth.
Together with his parents and 4 siblings:
William James Henry Miller. Son. Age 5. School. Born Devon Plymouth.



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4.   Dorothy May MILLER
Birth reg of Dorothy May Miller Jun qtr 1908 at Plymouth dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Plymouth. Registration district of Plymouth. Address: 11 Radford Avenue, Prince Rock, Plymouth.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Dorothy May Miller. Dau. Age 2. Born Devon Plymouth.



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5.   Gladys Emily MILLER
Birth reg of Gladys Emily Miller Mar qtr 1910 at Plymouth dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Plymouth. Registration district of Plymouth. Address: 11 Radford Avenue, Prince Rock, Plymouth.
Together with her parents and 4 siblings:
Gladys Emily Miller. Dau. Age 1. Born Devon Plymouth.
 
6.   Beatrice Maud MILLER
Birth reg of Beatrice Maud Miller Dec qtr 1912 at Plymouth dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).
 
7.   Alfred George Mons MILLER
Birth reg of Alfred George MOns Miller Dec qtr 1914 at Plymouth dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).
 
    Issue of Elizabeth Soper and George Henry Stevens  
1.   George Henry STEVENS
Birth reg of George Henry Stevens Jun qtr 1904 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of St David Without and Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 3 Cornish Court No 2, Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 2 siblings:
George Henry Stevens. Son. Age 7. Born Exeter Devon.



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2.   Mabel Alice STEVENS
Birth reg of Mabel Alice Stevens Mar qtr 1906 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of St David Without and Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 3 Cornish Court No 2, Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 2 siblings:
Mable Alice Stevens. Dau. Age 5. Born Exeter Devon.



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3.   Ivy Amelia STEVENS
Birth reg of Ivy Amelia Stevens Sep qtr 1908 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of St David Without and Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 3 Cornish Court No 2, Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 2 siblings:
Ivy Amielia Stevens. Dau. Age 2. Born Exeter Devon.



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4.   Percy STEVENS
Birth reg of Percy Stevens Dec qtr 1918 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

    Issue of Susan Soper and Edmund James Oakford  
1.   Dorothy May OAKFORD
Birth reg of Dorothy May Oakford Dec qtr 1908 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of St David Without and Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 3 Cornish Court No 3, Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents and sister:
Dorathy May Oakford. Dau. Age 2. Born Exeter Devon.



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2.   Rosina Susan OAKFORD
Birth reg of Rosina Susan Oakford Sep qtr 1910 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of St David Without and Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 3 Cornish Court No 3, Paul Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents and sister:
Rosina Susan Oakford. Dau. Age 9 mths. Born Exeter Devon.



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3.   Violet Mary OAKFORD
Birth reg of Violet Mary Oakford Mar qtr 1912 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).
 
4.   William James Henry OAKFORD
Birth reg of William James Henry Oakford Sep qtr 1913 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 19 Hurst Avenue, Exeter.
Together with his parents:
Wm J H Oakford. Born 11 Aug 1913. Single. General Labourer
 
5.   Louisa Charlotte OAKFORD
Birth reg of Louisa Charlotte Oakford Mar qtr 1920 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).
 
    Issue of Louisa Soper and William Richard Tucker  
1.   Florence Louisa TUCKER
Birth reg of Florence Louisa Tucker Sep qtr 1905 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of Florence Louisa Tucker Sep qtr 1906 at Exeter dist age 0 (ref FreeBMD).
 
2.   Elsie Amelia TUCKER
Birth reg of Elsie Amelia Tucker Dec qtr 1906 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Soper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devonshire, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 21 Pancras Lane, Exeter.
Together with her Soper grandparents, aunt and mother:
Elsie Tucker. Granddau. Age 4. Born Exeter Devon.

Marr reg Sep qtr 1927 at St Thomas dist, Devon of Elsie A. Tucker to William John FRENCH (ref FreeBMD & below).

In 1942 Elsie was the executor for her father:
"TUCKER William Richard of 4 Isca-road Exeter died 30 December 1942 at Willeys-avenue Exeter Administration Exeter 22 February [1943] to Elsie Amelia French (wife of William John French). Effects £121 14s." (ref Ancestry National Probate)



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    Issue of Hannah Vosper and William Samuel Sylvester  
1.   William Samuel SYLVESTER
Birth reg of William Samuel Silvester [sic] Mar qtr 1894 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of William Samuel Sylvester Dec qtr 1894 at Exeter dist age 1 (ref FreeBMD).
 
2.   Francis Henry SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Francis Henry Sylvester Sep qtr 1895 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1901 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration District of Exeter. Address: 11 Prospect Place.
Together with his parents and 2 siblings:
Francis Sylvester. Son. Age 5. Born Exeter Devon.

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 24 Prospect Place, Rack Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 6 siblings:
Francis Sylvester. Son. Age 16. Printing Works. Born Exeter.



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3.   Jessie SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Jessie Sylvester Sep qtr 1897 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1901 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration District of Exeter. Address: 11 Prospect Place.
Together with her parents and 2 siblings:
Jessie Sylvester. Dau. Age 3. Born Exeter Devon.

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 24 Prospect Place, Rack Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 6 siblings:
Jessie Sylvester. Dau. Age 14. Collar Factory. Born Exeter.



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4.   Samuel SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Samuel Sylvester Sep qtr 1899 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1901 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration District of Exeter. Address: 11 Prospect Place.
Together with his parents and 2 siblings:
Samuel Sylvester. Son. Age 1. Born Exeter Devon.

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 24 Prospect Place, Rack Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 6 siblings:
Samuel Sylvester. Son. Age 12. Born Exeter.



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5.   Edward Monty SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Edward Monty Sylvester Dec qtr 1901 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Born 23 Sep 1901 (ref 1915 record).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 24 Prospect Place, Rack Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 6 siblings:
Edward Sylvester. Son. Age 10. Born Exeter.

In the British Army WW1 Service Records in 1915, the following are listed: Samuel Sylvester, age 42, married 15 Jul 1893 at Exeter; Hannah Vosper [sic], Spouse; Edward Monty Sylvester, born 23 Sep 1901; Bertie Sylvester, born 22 Mar 1903; Violet May Sylvester, born 30 May 1907; Rose May Sylvester, born 29 Jun 1909; Leslie George Sylvester, born 14 Feb 1912; Leonard Sylvester, born 10 Jun 1914; Wallace Sylvester, born 30 Jan 1917 (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).




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6.   Bertie SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Bertie Sylvester Jun qtr 1903 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Born 22 Mar 1903 (ref 1915 record).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 24 Prospect Place, Rack Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 6 siblings:
Bertie Sylvester. Son. Age 8. Born Exeter.

In the British Army WW1 Service Records in 1915, the following are listed: Samuel Sylvester, age 42, married 15 Jul 1893 at Exeter; Hannah Vosper [sic], Spouse; Edward Monty Sylvester, born 23 Sep 1901; Bertie Sylvester, born 22 Mar 1903; Violet May Sylvester, born 30 May 1907; Rose May Sylvester, born 29 Jun 1909; Leslie George Sylvester, born 14 Feb 1912; Leonard Sylvester, born 10 Jun 1914; Wallace Sylvester, born 30 Jan 1917 (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).




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7.   Dorothy SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Dorothy Sylvester Jun qtr 1905 at Exeter dist, Devon (ref FreeBMD). Birth not found in GRO.
Death reg of Dorothy Sylvester Jun qtr 1907 at Exeter dist age 1 (ref FreeBMD).
 
8.   Violet May SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Violet May Sylvester Sep qtr 1907 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Conflict in birth date: 30 May 1907 in 1915 record, 12 Jun 1907 in 1939 Register.

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 24 Prospect Place, Rack Street, Exeter.
Together with HER parents and 6 siblings:
Voilet [sic] Sylvester. Dau. Age 4. Born Exeter.

In the British Army WW1 Service Records in 1915, the following are listed: Samuel Sylvester, age 42, married 15 Jul 1893 at Exeter; Hannah Vosper [sic], Spouse; Edward Monty Sylvester, born 23 Sep 1901; Bertie Sylvester, born 22 Mar 1903; Violet May Sylvester, born 30 May 1907; Rose May Sylvester, born 29 Jun 1909; Leslie George Sylvester, born 14 Feb 1912; Leonard Sylvester, born 10 Jun 1914; Wallace Sylvester, born 30 Jan 1917 (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 4 Artisans Dwellings, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 3 siblings:
Violet M Sylvester. Born 12 Jun 1907. Single. Ironer in Laundry.




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9.   Roland Ernest SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Roland Ernest Sylvester Sep qtr 1909 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Born 29 Jun 1909 (ref 1915 record).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 24 Prospect Place, Rack Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 6 siblings:
Roland Sylvester. Son. Age 2. Born Exeter.

In the British Army WW1 Service Records in 1915, the following are listed: Samuel Sylvester, age 42, married 15 Jul 1893 at Exeter; Hannah Vosper [sic], Spouse; Edward Monty Sylvester, born 23 Sep 1901; Bertie Sylvester, born 22 Mar 1903; Violet May Sylvester, born 30 May 1907; Rose May [presumed error for Roland] Sylvester, born 29 Jun 1909; Leslie George Sylvester, born 14 Feb 1912; Leonard Sylvester, born 10 Jun 1914; Wallace Sylvester, born 30 Jan 1917 (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).




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10.   Leslie George Valentine SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Leslie Valentine Sylvester Mar qtr 1912 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Born 14 Feb 1912 (ref 1915 and 1939 records).

In the British Army WW1 Service Records in 1915, the following are listed: Samuel Sylvester, age 42, married 15 Jul 1893 at Exeter; Hannah Vosper [sic], Spouse; Edward Monty Sylvester, born 23 Sep 1901; Bertie Sylvester, born 22 Mar 1903; Violet May Sylvester, born 30 May 1907; Rose May Sylvester, born 29 Jun 1909; Leslie George Sylvester, born 14 Feb 1912; Leonard Sylvester, born 10 Jun 1914; Wallace Sylvester, born 30 Jan 1917 (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).

Marr reg Dec qtr 1937 at Exeter dist, Devon of Leslie G. V. Sylvester to Phyllis M. DOBEL (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 4 Artisans Dwellings, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
Leslie G V Sylvester. Born 14 Feb 1912. Marr. Book Binder.
 
11.   Leonard SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Leonard Sylvester Sep qtr 1914 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index, error as vasper, reported 28/2/19).
Born 10 or 15 Jun 1914 (ref 1915 and 1939 records).

In the British Army WW1 Service Records in 1915, the following are listed: Samuel Sylvester, age 42, married 15 Jul 1893 at Exeter; Hannah Vosper [sic], Spouse; Edward Monty Sylvester, born 23 Sep 1901; Bertie Sylvester, born 22 Mar 1903; Violet May Sylvester, born 30 May 1907; Rose May Sylvester, born 29 Jun 1909; Leslie George Sylvester, born 14 Feb 1912; Leonard Sylvester, born 10 Jun 1914; Wallace Sylvester, born 30 Jan 1917 (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 4 Artisans Dwellings, Exeter.
Together with his parents and 3 siblings:
Leonard Sylvester. Born 15 Jun 1914. Single. Plumber.
 
12.   Wallace SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Wallace Sylvester Mar qtr 1917 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Born 30 Jan 1917 (ref 1915 record so obviously done later).

In the British Army WW1 Service Records in 1915, the following are listed: Samuel Sylvester, age 42, married 15 Jul 1893 at Exeter; Hannah Vosper [sic], Spouse; Edward Monty Sylvester, born 23 Sep 1901; Bertie Sylvester, born 22 Mar 1903; Violet May Sylvester, born 30 May 1907; Rose May Sylvester, born 29 Jun 1909; Leslie George Sylvester, born 14 Feb 1912; Leonard Sylvester, born 10 Jun 1914; Wallace Sylvester, born 30 Jan 1917 (ref Ancestry British Army WW1 Service Records).
 
13.   Lilian SYLVESTER
Birth reg of Lilian Sylvester Sep qtr 1921 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref FreeBMD).
Born 5 Jun 1921 (ref 1939 register).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 4 Artisans Dwellings, Exeter.
Together with her parents and 3 siblings:
Lilian Sylvester. Born 5 Jun 1921. SIngle. Packer & Sorter in Laundry.
 
    Issue of William Henry Vosper and Alice Maud Preston  
1.   Annie Louisa VOSPER
Birth reg of Annie Louisa Vosper Mar qtr 1901 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Preston (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1901 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration District of Exeter. Address: 18 Preston Street.
Together with her parents:
Annie Louisa Vosper. Dau. Age 4 mths. Born Devon Exeter.

Death reg of Annie Louisa Vosper Mar qtr 1902 at Dartford dist, Kent age 1 (ref FreeBMD).



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2.   Henry George VOSPER
Birth reg of Henry George Vosper Jun qtr 1905 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Preston (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of Henry George Vosper Jun qtr 1907 at Exeter dist age 2 (ref FreeBMD).
 
    Issue of Louisa Vosper and William Davey  
1.   William Edward DAVEY (1)
Birth reg of William Edward Davey Mar qtr 1904 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of William Davey Mar qtr 1904 at Exeter dist age 0 (ref FreeBMD).
 
2.   Susan Elizabeth DAVEY
Birth reg of Susan Elizabeth Davey Jun qtr 1905 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
Death reg of Susan Davey Mar qtr 1907 at Exeter dist age 1 (ref FreeBMD).
 
3.   Violet Louise DAVEY
Birth reg of Violet Louise Davey Dec qtr 1907 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 18 Sun Street, Exeter.
Together with her parents and brother:
Violet Davey. Dau. Age 3. Born Exeter Devon.



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4.   William Henry DAVEY (2)
Birth reg of William Henry Davey Mar qtr 1910 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index with Vesper, reported 2/3/19)

Ref 1911 census. Devon, England. Parish of Exeter. Registration district of Exeter. Address: 18 Sun Street, Exeter.
Together with his parents and sister:
William Davey. Son. Age 1. Born Exeter Devon.



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5.   Jessie Martha DAVEY
Birth reg of Jessie Martha Davey Sep qtr 1913 at Exeter dist, Devon, mother's name Vosper (ref GRO Index).
 
    Issue of George Abraham Vosper and Mabel Bater  
1.   Gladys Mabel VOSPER
Birth reg of Gladys Mabel Vosper Mar qtr 1923 at Exeter, Devon, mother's name Bater (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 11 Stover Place, Exeter.
Together with her parents:
Gladys Vosper (Jones). Born 28 Dec 1922. Single. Shop Assistant - Fruiterers.
 
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    Issue of Adelaide Louisa Yarrow and William Thomas Spencer  
1.   Adelaide Elizabeth SPENCER
Birth reg of Adelaide Elizabeth Spencer Dec qtr 1909 at West Ham dist, Essex, mother's name Yarrow (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1911 census. London, England. Parish of Islington. Registration district of Islington. Address: 71 Frederick Street, Caledonian Road, Islington.
Together with her parents and other relatives:
Adalaide Spencer. Dau. Age 1. Born West Ham.

Marr reg Sep qtr 1935 at Orsett dist, Essex of Adelaide E Spencer to Bertram LAWRENCE (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: The Chase, Billericay, Essex.
Together with her parents:
Adelaide Lawrence. Born 7 Nov 1909. Mar. Boot Machinist.

In 1960 Adelaide was executor for her mother:
"SPENCER Adelaide Louisa otherwise Adelaide of Floreat Dry Street Langdon Hills Basildon Essex widow died 18 May 1960 Administration London 24 June to Adelaide Elizabeth Lawrence [dau] married woman. Effects £256 8s. 8d." (ref Ancestry National Probate)



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    Issue of William Henry Searle and Susan Florence Davies  
1.   William Ernest SEARLE
Birth reg of William Ernest Searle Dec qtr 1912 at West Ham dist, Essex, mother's name Davis [sic] (ref GRO Index).
Birth of William Ernest Searle 21 Nov 1912, bap 11 Dec 1912 at Walthamstow St Saviour, formerly St James, Essex, son of William Henry & Susan Florence (ref Ancestry Essex CofE Births & Baps).
 
    Issue of Emma Elizabeth Kaminski and Robert A. Soall  
1.   Emma Louisa Florence SOALL
Birth reg of Emma Louisa Florence Soall Dec qtr 1911 at West Ham dist, Essex, mother's name Kaminski (ref GRO Index).
 
2.   Robert George SOALL
Birth reg of Robert George Soall Dec qtr 1913 at West Ham dist, Essex, mother's name Kominski [sic] (ref GRO Index).
Birth of Robert George Soall 8 Sep [1913], bap 28 Sep 1913 at Walthamstow St Mary the Virgin, Essex, son of Robert Augustus & Emma Elizabeth (ref Ancestry Essex CofE Births & Baps).

Death reg of Robert G. Soall Sep qtr 1916 at West Ham dist age 3 (ref FreeBMD).
 
3.   Alexander SOALL
Birth reg of Alexander Soall Jun qtr 1915 at West Ham dist, Essex, mother's name Kaminski (ref GRO Index).
Birth of Alexander Soall 14 Mar 1915, bap 4 Apr 1915 at Walthamstow St Michael & All Angels, Essex, son of Robert Augustus & Emma Elizabeth (ref Ancestry Essex CofE Births & Baps).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 20 Ascham End, Walthamstow, Essex.
Together with his grandmother, stepfather, and mother:
Alexander Soall. Born 14 Mar 1915. Single. Butcher's assistant.
 
    Issue of Arthur Calloway and Emma R. Cherry  
1.   Louisa May CALLOWAY
Birth reg of Louisa May Calloway Jun qtr 1920 at Bridgend dist, Glamorgan, Wales (ref GRO Index).

Ref 1939 Register. Address: 8 Cemetery Rd, Ogmore and Garw, Glamorganshire.
Together with her parents:
Louisa M Calloway. Born 18 Nov 1920. Single. Unpaid domestic duties.
 
2.   Margaret Ellen CALLOWAY
Birth reg of Margaret Ellen Calloway Sep qtr 1922 at Bridgend dist, Glamorgan, Wales (ref GRO Index).
 
3.   Arthur Edward CALLOWAY
Birth reg of Arthur Edward Calloway Sep qtr 1925 at Bridgend dist, Glamorgan, Wales, mother's name Cherry (ref GRO Index).
 



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