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      Her married name was Nokes.¹ Emma Sophia Parnell was born on 18 November 1866 at Writtle, Essex, England; and her birth was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the December quarter 1866.^2,3,4 She married Edward Nokes, son of John Nokes and Mary Ann Mead, in 1906 at Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Romford Registration district in the December quarter 1906.¹ Emma Sophia Parnell appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 38 Clements Road, Ilford, Essex, England, as Wife, age 44, birthplace Writtle, Essex, in four years of marriage she had no children born alive.³ She and Edward Nokes lived on 29 September 1939 at 38 Clements Road, Ilford, Essex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register, when he was a retired Grocer's Manager.⁴ Emma Sophia Parnell died in 1961 at Essex, England; and her death was recorded at Romford Registration district in the March quarter 1961.⁵

      Her married name was Gibbins.² Carrie Sarah Steptoe was born on 16 November 1880 at Horsell, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1880.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of George Steptoe and Sarah Mercy Daborn.¹ Carrie Sarah Steptoe was baptized on 26 December 1880 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Birch, Horsell, Surrey, England, as Grand Daughter, age 4 months, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as Stepdaughter, age 10, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Tolworth, Surrey, England, as Stepdaughter, age 20, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.⁶ She married Edward Gibbins in 1903 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the June quarter 1903.² Carrie Sarah Steptoe appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 32 Alfred Road, Spring Grove, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as wife, age 30, birthplace Horsell, Woking.⁷ She died in 1965 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Kingston Upon Thames Registration office in the December quarter 1965.⁸

     John Alexander Mosely was born on 3 July 1849 at St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England; and the following announcement of his birth appeared in The Times on July 9th 1849:

     'On Tuesday evening, the 3rd inst. Mrs Ephraim Mosely, of 61 Grosvenor-street of a son.^3,4,5'

He was the son of Ephraim Mosely and Julia Alex.^2,1 John Alexander Mosely appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at 61 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, (Transcribed as Moneley) as Son, age 1, birthplace St George Hanover Square, Middlesex.^6,7 He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 9 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as John Moseley, Son, age 11, birthplace Westminster, London, and he was a Scholar.⁸ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 11 North Audley Street, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Lodger, unmarried, age 21, birthplace London, Middlesex, and he was a 'Clerk E I Merchants.⁹' He was beneficiar 'mentioned in Ephraim Mosely's will' made on 24 April 1873.¹⁰ He lived after 2 November 1873 at 25 Duke Street, St George Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England; when he registered the death of his mother Julia.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 153 Piccadilly, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Head, single, age 41, birthplace St George's Hanover Square, London, and he was 'Living on his means'. Also in his household was a Domestic Servant born in Japan.³ He died on 12 April 1893 at Vienna, Austria, at age 43; and an announcement was published in The Times three days later describing him as 'of Walsingham House, Piccadilly, London, late of Hong Kong.¹²' He was buried on 16 April 1893 at Wiener Zentralfriedhof Cemetery, Vienna, Austria; and his occupation was described as "Privatier" or person of independent means, address 1130 Schmidg.14.^13,14 His estate was probated; and The National Probate Calendar for 1893 reads:

'Mosely John Alexander of Victoria colony of Hong Kong and of Walsingham house Piccadilly Middlesex esquire died 11 April 1893 at Vienna Probate London 17 July to Alexander Morley surgeon-dentist.¹⁵'

      Her married name was Cohen.² Maria Mosely was born on 18 September 1838 at Westminster, London, England; and her birth was recorded at St Martin in the Fields Registration district in the December quarter 1838.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Ephraim Mosely and Julia Alex.¹ Maria Mosely appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Haymarket, St Martin in the Fields, London, England, as age 2, birthplace Middlesex.⁶ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Brunswick House, Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Pupil, age 12, birthplace London, Middlesex, and she was a Scholar. Her sister Rosa was also a Pupil.⁷ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 9 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Maria Moseley, Daughter, unmarried, age 22, birthplace Westminster, London.⁵ She married Joseph Raphael Eugène Cohen on 15 January 1868 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1868 at London City Registration district.

The following announcement appeared in the press:

'Maria Mosely
Marriage 15.1.1868 at the residence of the bride's father, elder daughter of Ephraim Mosely, of 9 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, to Eugene Cohen, of the Courneuve, near Paris.^8,2,9'

      Her married name was Hirsch Javal.² Rosa Mosely was born in 1843 at London, England; and her birth was registered in the December quarter 1843 at St Martins [in the Fields] Registration district.^3,2,4 She was the daughter of Ephraim Mosely and Julia Alex.^2,1 Rosa Mosely appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Brunswick House, Hammersmith, Middlesex, London, England, as Pupil, age 8, birthplace London, Middlesex, and she was a Scholar. Her sister Maria was also a Pupil.⁵ She married Manuel Marc Hirsch Javal on 8 April 1869 at 9 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1869 at London City Registration district. The following announcement appeared in the press:

     'Rosa Mosely
     Marriage 8.4.1869 at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Dr. Adler, assisted by Rev. Mr. Asher, younger daughter of Ephraim Mosely, of 9 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, to Manuel Hirsch Javal, Rue Richepanse, Paris'.^6,2,7,1

     Hellen Eliza Daborn was baptized on 19 September 1852 at St Luke, Chelsea, Middlesex, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Daborn and Hellen Jane Fisher.¹ Hellen Eliza Daborn appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 3 Boot Trade Instution, Bootmake Inst. The Station, Mortlake, London, England, as head, single, age 58, birthplace Chelsea, London.² She died on 23 August 1921 at Mortlake, Surrey, England, at age 68; and her death was recorded at Richmond Registration office in the September quarter 1921.³ She was buried on 27 August 1921 at Old Mortlake Burial Ground, Surrey, England.⁴ Her estate was probated on 2 September 1921; Daborn Helen Eliza of 3 Boot Trade Institute Mortlake Surrey spinster died 23 August 1921 Probate London 2 September 1921 to Jane Fowler (wife of Edward John Fowler).⁵

      Her married name was Mosely.⁴ Adeline Hyam was born on 16 September 1841 at Salford, Lancashire, England; and her birth was registered in 1841 at Salford Registration district, Broughton Sub-District.^4,5,6,7,3 She was the Daughter of Benjamin Hyam (b. 1811, d. 10 Mar 1888) and Kitty (Gittela) Levy (b. 13 Apr 1813, d. 20 Mar 1883).⁸ She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Park Hill, Broughton, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 9, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire, and she was a Scholar at Home.⁹ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 131 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, England, as Aveline Hyam, Daughter, unmarried, age 19, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire, and she was the Daughter of a Merchant.¹⁰ She married Benjamin Ephraim Mosely, son of Ephraim Mosely and Julia Alex, on 9 October 1861 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at London City Registration district in the December quarter 1861.^4,11,12 Adeline Hyam and Benjamin Ephraim Mosely had their marriage announced in The Newcastle Journal as 'At the residence of the bride's father, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Adler, Benjamin Ephraim Mosely, M.RC.S., eldest son of Ephraim Mosely, Esq., of 9, Grosvenor Stieet, Grosvenor Square, to Adeline, eldest daughter...' on 12 October 1861.¹³ Adeline Hyam appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Wife, age 29, birthplace 'Manchester, Lancashire'.¹⁴

On 2 July 1875 her name was legally changed to Adeline Manville.^15,2,16,17,3 She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lower Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Wife, age 39, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire.¹⁵ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 254 Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Wife, age 49, birthplace Manchester.¹⁸ She was executrix for her husband and the National Probate Calendar for 1896 reads: 'Manville Benjamin Ephraim of 254 Elgin-avenue Maida hill Middlesex surgeon dentist died 14 March 1896 at 5 Castellain-road Maida hill Probate London 10 August to Adeline Manville widow and Edward Manville electrical engineer.¹⁹' She was executrix to her Son and the National Probate Calendar for 1896 reads: 'Manville Frederick Isaiah of 94 Newtown-road Sydney New South Wales merchant's clerk died 18 May 1893 at Black Wattle Bay Sydney Administration London 27 October to Adeline Manville widow.¹⁹' She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Paddington, London, England, as Head, widowed, age 59, born Manchester, Lancashire, and she was 'Living On Own Means.²⁰' She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Elham, Kent, England, as Adeline Manville, age 69.^21,22 She was bereaved on the death of her son Alfred John in the Great War, who died in Canada on 11 July 1919, and about which time she was said to be living at 18 Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London, England.²³ She died on 9 June 1934 at Little Smeads, Balcombe, Sussex, England, at age 92; and her death was registered in the June quarter 1934 at Cuckfield Registration district; an announcment was published in The Times two days later.^24,25,26 She was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium, London, England.^27,26 Her estate was probated; and the 1934 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Manville Adeline of Little Smeads Balcombe Sussex widow died 9 June 1934 Administration (with Will) London 17 December to Constance Rachel Halford widow.²⁸'

     Arthur Ferdinand Manville was born on 20 September 1876 at Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1876 at St George Hanover Square Registration district.^1,3,4,5 He was the son of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.^1,2 Arthur Ferdinand Manville appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lower Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 4, birthplace St Georges, Middlesex.⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1891 at 254 Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 14, birthplace St Georges, London.⁷ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Manorial Road, Neston Cum Parkgate, Cheshire, England, as Visitor, age 24, single, born Paddington, London and he was an employer and a Grain Merchant. His brother Alfred, also a Grain Merchant, was living in the house, and the Head of the household is also described a having the same occupation.^8,9 He emigrated to Prince Albert, New Brunswick in 1913 at Canada.^10,11,12 He was listed aboard the Melita departing from Liverpool, England, arriving on 28 March, at St John, New Brunswick, Canada, age 43 in 1920.^11,13 He appeared on the census of 1921 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Partner to Ernest Cooper Witcher, single, age 44, birthplace England, immigration year 1913 and he was a Farmer.¹² He was listed aboard the Pittsburgh, arriving on 14 January at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was age 46, a farmer, single, and was returning home in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, from a holiday in England. in 1923.¹³ He lived on 4 October 1928 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada.¹⁴ He died on 3 January 1939 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 62.¹⁵

     Hilda Mosely was born in 1870 at Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1870 at St George Hanover Square Registration district.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.^1,2 Hilda Mosely appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex.⁶ On 2 July 1875 her name was legally changed to Hilda Manville.^1,7,2 She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lower Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace St Georges, Middlesex, and she was a Scholar.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 as Visitor, transcribed as Hilda Mancilla, single, age 21, birthplace St George Hanover Square, and she was an English and Languages School Teacher. Her Sister Kate, also of the same profession, was a Lodger.⁸ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Paddington, London, England, as Daughter, single, age 31, born St Georges, London, and she was a Governess.⁹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, England, as Hilda Manville, Boarder, single, age 41, birthplace St Georges Hanover Square London, and she was a Teacher of English and Hebrew.¹⁰ She lived on 4 October 1928 at London, England; and was given as a 'maiden' sister on the death of her brother Oswald Benjamin Manville.¹¹ She died on 8 September 1937 at London, England; and her death was recorded at Pancras Registration district in the September quarter 1937.^12,13 She was buried on 12 September 1937 at Hoop Lane Cemetery, Golders Green, London, England.¹⁴ Her estate was probated on 6 May 1938; and the 1938 National Probate Calendar has this entry: 'Manville Hilda of 35 Cambridge-terrace Hyde Park London spinster died...at Fitzroy House Fitzroy-square London Probate...to Edward James Garnet solicitor.¹²'

     Constance Rachel Mosely was born on 26 March 1875 at Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1875 at St George Hanover Square Registration district.^5,1,6,7,8 She was the daughter of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.^1,4 On 2 July 1875 her name was legally changed to Constance Rachel Manville.^1,9,4 Constance Rachel Mosely appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lower Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace St Georges, Middlesex, and she was a Scholar.¹⁰ As of 19 June 1895, her married name was Halford.¹¹ She married Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam O.B.E. on 19 June 1895 at New West End Synagogue, St Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the June quarter of 1895 at Paddington Registration district.^12,13 Constance Rachel Mosely appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Sussex, England, as Wife, age 26, born Paddington, London.¹⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Steyning, Sussex, England, as age 36, birthplace London.¹⁵ She and Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam O.B.E. were recorded on a UK, Incoming Passenger List arriving at Southampton, England from Algiers, Algeria, sailing on The Johan de Witt. Their future address was
Manor House, Newton Stacey, Hampshire on 26 March 1927.¹⁶ Constance Rachel Mosely and Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam O.B.E. were divorced in 1928; and The National Archives contain 'Divorce Court File: 1014. Appellant Constance Rachel Halford. Respondent: Ernest Samuel Halford. Type: Wife's petition for divorce [WD].^17,18' Constance Rachel Mosely was executrix for her Mother and the 1934 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Manville Adeline of Little Smeads Balcombe Sussex widow died 9 June 1934 Administration (with Will) London 17 December to Constance Rachel Halford widow.¹⁹' She lived on 29 September 1939 at Mill House, Romsey and Stockbridge, Hampshire, England; where she was on the 1939 Register as age 64, widowed, occupation 'Christian Science Practitioner.²⁰' She died on 22 March 1953 at England at age 77; and her death was recorded in the March quarter 1953 at Bournemouth Registration district.^21,13 Her estate was probated; and The National Probate Calendar reads: 'Halford Constance Rachel of E2 San Remo Towers Sea-road Boscombe Hampshire widow...Probate London 23 July to Nora Eileen Lane (wife of Eric Angel Lane) and John Percy Mitchelhill of no occupation.¹⁹'

      Kate Mosely was also known as Katie.^2,3 She was born in 1863 at Paddington, London, England; and her birth may have been indexed as Kate Moseley at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1863.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.¹ Kate Mosely appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Daughter, age 7, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and she was a Scholar.⁶ On 2 July 1875 her name was legally changed to Kate Manville.^1,7 She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lower Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Daughter, age 17, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and she was a Scholar.⁸ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 31 Craven Terrace, Paddington, London, England, as Lodger, transcribed as Kate Mancilla, single, age 27, birthplace Paddington, and she was an English and Languages School Teacher. Her Sister Hilda, also of the same profession, was a Visitor.⁹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Leinster Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Head, single, age 37, born Paddington, London. She was living with her sister Julia and their occupation has both been transcribed as 'Head Mistress Of A School'. Julia Manville, a visitor, four pupils and three servants completed the household.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 2 Leinster Place, Bayswater, London, England, as Head, single, age 47, birthplace Paddington and her occupation was 'Headmistress (with Sister as Partner) of a Private School', where she was an employer and worked from home. The household also contained Assistants: Agnes Nightingale, Mabel Caroline Eley and Marguerite Evelyn Bunyard, plus two housemaids. Each sister completed an individual census return.^11,12 She and Julia Sophia Mosely lived at The Garden School, Bollinger Grange, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England; at the time they were Executrixes to their Uncle Edward Eleazer Halford as published in The London Gazette of 14 March 1924.¹³ Kate Mosely lived on 4 October 1928 at London, England; and was given as a 'maiden' sister on the death of her brother O B Manville.² She lived between 1932 and 1933 at 282 Holly Lodge Mansions, London, England.¹⁴ She and Julia Sophia Mosely lived on 29 September 1939 at Surrey, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Godstone area.¹⁵ Kate Mosely was executrix to her sister Julia Sophia Manville and a notice regarding creditors was published in The London Gazette 31 May 1957.^16,17 She died on 2 December 1958 at Berkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Windsor Registration district in the December quarter 1958.^18,19,17 Her estate was probated; and a notice regarding creditors was published in The London Gazette 13 February 1959 giving her as Spinster of 7 Moffat Close, Warren Estate, Sandhurst, Berkshire. The National Probate Calendar gives the date of Probate issued in London as '30th April to The Public Trustee and Nora Eileen Lane (wife of Eric Angel Lane).' Nora was her niece.^20,17

     Julia Sophia Mosely was born in 1865 at Paddington, London, England; and her birth was registered in the September quarter 1865 at Kensington Registration district.^4,1,5,6,7 She was the daughter of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.¹ Julia Sophia Mosely appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and she was a Scholar.⁸ On 2 July 1875 her name was legally changed to Julia Sophia Manville.^1,9,3 She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lower Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Daughter, age 15, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and she was a 'Scholarkers [sic] Clerk.¹⁰' She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Leinster Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Sister, single, age 35, born Paddington, London. She was living with her sister Kate and their occupation has both been transcribed as 'Head Mistress Of A School.^11,12' She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 2 Leinster Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Head, age 45, single, birthplce Paddington, London, and she was a 'Headmistress with Sister as Partner' of a Private Scool where she was an employer and worked from home. Four pupils and a cook completed her household. Each sister completed an individual census return.^13,14 She had shares in The Great Western Railway in 1924.¹⁵ She and Kate Mosely lived at The Garden School, Bollinger Grange, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, England; at the time they were Executrixes to their Uncle Edward Eleazer Halford as published in The London Gazette of 14 March 1924.¹⁶ Julia Sophia Mosely lived on 4 October 1928 at London, England; and was given as a 'maiden' sister on the death of her brother O B Manville.¹⁷ She and Kate Mosely lived on 29 September 1939 at Surrey, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Godstone area.¹⁸ Julia Sophia Mosely died on 20 April 1957 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey North West Registration district in the June quarter 1957.^19,20,21 Her estate was probated; and a notice regarding creditors was published in The London Gazette 31 May 1957 giving her as Spinster of "The Dormy House", Tekels Park, Camberley, Surrey, 51 Pope's Grove, Twickenham, Middlesex, and 21 West Side, Clapham, Common, London, SW4. Her entry in The National Probate Calendar 1957 reads: 'Manville Julie Sophia of Dormy House Tekels Park Camberley Surrey spinster...Probate London 27 June to The Public Trustee and Kate Manville spinster.^19,21'

     Leah Keyser was born in 1839 at Finsbury, London, England; and 'it is not known if Leah and Rebecca Floretta Keyser were related'. Her birth was recorded at Saint Luke, Middlesex, Registration district in the December quarter 1839.^2,3,4,5 She was the duaghter of Moses Solomon Assur Keyser (c1809-1872) and Esther Levy (1817-1912).⁶ She appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Blackheath Hill, Lewisham, Kent, England, as age 19 months and she was not born in the county.⁷ She married Alexander Mosely MRCS, son of Ephraim Mosely and Julia Alex, on 13 June 1860 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the June quarter 1860 at London City Registration district.^1,4,8,9 As of 13 June 1860, her married name was Mosely.^1,4,8 Leah Keyser appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 9 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Leah Moseley, Daughter-in-law, age 21, birthplace St Luke's, London.¹⁰

On 21 January 1870 her name was legally changed to Leah Morley.^11,12 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Albermarle Street, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Wife, age 31, birthplace London, Middlesex.¹³ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Wife, age 41, birthplace St Lukes, Middlesex.¹⁴ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Wife, age 51, birthplace Moorfields, London.¹⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Wife, age 61, birthplace Finsbury, London.¹⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Wife, age 71, birthplace Finsbury, London; in 50 years of marriage she had six children born alive and still living.¹⁷ She died on 18 January 1926 at London, England; and her death was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the in the March quarter 1926.^18,19 Her estate was probated on 26 February 1926; and the 1926 National Probate Calendar records: 'Morley Leah of 25 Craven Hill-gardens Hyde Park Middlesex widow died 18 January 1926 Probate London 26 February 1926 to Ernest Morley esquire Frank Morley dentist Arthur Solomon Morley physician and John Alfred Morley solicitor.¹⁹'

      Oswald Benjamin Mosely also went by the name of O.B.² He was born on 1 October 1866 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1866 at Kensington Registration district.^4,1,5,6 He was the son of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.^1,3 Oswald Benjamin Mosely appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 4, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and he was a Scholar.⁷ On 2 July 1875 his name was legally changed to Oswald Benjamin Manville.^1,8 He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lower Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 14, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and he was a 'Stockbrokers Clerk.⁹' He emigrated in 1884; from England to Canada.^2,10 He married Rachel Jane Rae, daughter of Robert Rae and Rachel Jane Smith, on 16 October 1895 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.^{11,12,13,14,15} Oswald Benjamin Mosely was was listed in 'Henderson's Manitoba and Northwest Territories Gazetteer and Directory 1897' as: 'Manville, Oswald, stationery' at Carberry, Manitoba, Canada.¹⁶ He appeared on the census of 1901 at Macdonald, Manitoba, Canada, as Head, born 1 October 1866 in England, Presbyterian, and he was a 'Merchant Bech.^17,18,10' He was listed in 'Lovell's Directory of Manitoba and Northwest Territories for 1900-1901: Province of Manitoba Directory. Including A Complete Classified Business Directory and Farmers Directory of Manitoba, John Lovell & Son, Winnipeg, MB, 1900' under Boots and shoes, and again under Stationery at Carberry, Marquette, Manitoba.¹⁹ He was was listed in 'Henderson's Manitoba and Northwest Territories Gazetteer and Directory 1905' as: 'Manville, O.B., hardware, paints and oils' at Prince Albert, Manitoba, Canada.²⁰ He appeared on the census of 1906 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Head, age 39, birthplace England, married, immigrantion year 1884. His wife and two children appeared with him on the census.²¹ He was listed as Company President in the 'Henderson's City of Saskatoon Alphabetical Directory for 1910.²²' He appeared on the census of 1911 at 205 13 St E, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Head, age 44, born October 1866 in England and he worked in Hardware.^23,24 He was listed as Manager in 'Henderson's Prince Albert Alphabetical Directory for 1913.²⁵' He appeared on the census of 1916 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Head, married, age 49, birthplace England. His wife, two sons and an employee completed the household.²⁶ He appeared on the census of 1921 at 204 12th Street East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Head, married, age 54, birthplace England, immigration year 1884 and his occupation was Hardware. His Wife and a Servant completed the household.²⁷ He died on 4 October 1928 at Victoria Hospital, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, at age 62.^11,28 He was the subject of an obituary with the headline:

'Prominent Merchant is Dead. Prince Albert Loses Respected Citizen in Passing of Former Alderman O B Manville Today.²⁹'

He was buried on 7 October 1928 at South Hill Cemetery, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada; following a funeral service at the United Church, Prince Albert which was reported in the 'Prince Albert Daily Herald' under the headline:

'Hundreds Citizens Pay Last Respects to Late OB Manville.^30,31'

     Alfred John Mosely was born on 22 June 1873 at Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1873 at St George Hanover Square Registration district.^4,1,5,6 He was the son of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.^1,3 On 2 July 1875 his name was legally changed to Alfred John Manville.^1,7,3 Alfred John Mosely appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Lower Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace St Georges, Middlesex, and he was a Scholar.⁸ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 254 Elgin Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, single, age 17, birthplace St Georges, London, and he was employed as a type of Clerk.⁹ He lived after 14 March 1896 at 70 Hope Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; when he registered the death of his father Benjamin.^10,11 He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Manorial Road, Neston Cum Parkgate, Cheshire, England, as Visitor, age 27, single, born Paddington, London and he was an employer and a Grain Merchant. His brother Arthur, also a Grain Merchant, was living in the house, and the Head of the household is also described a having the same occupation.¹²

He emigrated from England to Canada and he was recorded as a passenger arriving at New York on 19 November 1913 from Naples, Italy, aboard the Pannonia, with his nephew Robert Rae Manville. From where he was 'known to be living in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in 1913.^13,14' He began military service on 17 September 1915 and was part of the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force during the Great War [WWI] and his Attestation Papers give the following information: he was a Farmer, 5' 10" of fair complexion with grey eyes and hair.¹⁵

He died on 11 July 1919 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at age 46; eight months after the end of the Great War as a Captain Alfred John Manville of the Canadian Engineers, Training Depot Unit, '15th Res. Bn.'. His nationality was Canadian and he was the 'Son of Adelaine Manville, of 18, Clarges Street, Piccadilly, London, England, and the late Benjamin Manville.^{16,17,18,19,20}'

He was buried after 11 July 1919 at Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Soldiers Section G/941-29. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide the following information: 'During both wars, Montreal was the headquarters of No. 4 Military District. The city had seven military hospitals with more than 900 beds during the First World War and during the Second, the Royal Air Force Ferry Command had its headquarters at Dorval Airport and there was a Royal Air Force Station at St.Hubert. Montreal (Mount Royal) Cemetery contains 276 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and 183 from the Second, most of them forming two war plots in Section G. A Cross of Sacrifice stands on the boundary between this cemetery and the adjoining Nortre Dame Des Nieges Cemetery.^16,17,21'

     Floretta Mosely was born on 29 December 1861 at Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England; and her birth was recorded in the March quarter 1862 at Newcastle Upon Tyne Registration district.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Alexander Mosely MRCS and Leah Keyser.^1,2 On 21 January 1870 her name was legally changed to Floretta Morley.^1,6,7,8 Floretta Mosely appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Albermarle Street, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Daughter, age 9, birthplace Newcastle, Northumberland, and she was a Scholar.⁹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Daughter, age 19, unmarried, birthplace Newcastle, and she was a 'Scholar.³' She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Daughter, single, age 39 [sic], birthplace Newcastle Upon Tyne.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at The Hawthorns, Bolton Road, Chiswick, Middlesex, England, as one of three Boarders of Ambrose H Marshall and his Stepdaughter who was a Hospital Nurse. She is recorded as single, age 38, and born at Newcastle, Northumberland. A cook and a housemaid completed the household.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Camberwell House, Peckham Road, Camberwell, London, England, as patient, F.M., age 49, single, birthplace Newcastle, Northumberland.¹² She died in 1925 at London, England; and her death as Floretta Morley was recorded at Camberwell Registration district in the March quarter 1925.¹³

      Her married name was Daborn.¹ Mary Louisa Moir was born on 22 May 1864.⁴ She was the daughter of John Moir and Caroline Woodhatch.³ Mary Louisa Moir was baptized on 26 June 1864 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1864.^1,5 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁶ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 17, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 27, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁷ She married Frederick James Christopher Daborn, son of Maurice Daborn and Nevelia Elizabeth Jones, on 3 August 1892 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was registered in the Chertsey registration district in the September quarter 1892.^1,8 Mary Louisa Moir appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 36, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 31a Quinton Street, Earlsfield, Wandsworth, London, England, as wife, age 46, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁹ She died on 27 September 1956 at 15 Norman Avenue, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, at age 92; and her death was recorded at Middlesex S registration office in the December quarter 1956.^10,11,12 She was buried on 2 October 1956 at Richmond, Surrey, England.¹³

     Edith Julia Morley OBE, JP was born on 13 September 1875 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England; and her birth was recorded in the September quarter 1875 at Kensington Registration district.^1,5,6,7 She was the daughter of Alexander Mosely MRCS and Leah Keyser.^1,4 Edith Julia Morley OBE, JP appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, London, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and she was a Scholar.¹

She was the author of of several books including: The Works of Sir Philip Sidney (1901), Hurd's Letters of Chivalry and Romance with the Third Elizabethan Dialogue (1911) with Richard Hurd, Women Workers in Seven Professions: A Survey of Their Economic Conditions (1914), John Ruskin and Social Ethics (1917), The Teaching of English in Schools (1919), Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Lamb etc. (1922), Fanny Burney (1925), The Correspondence of Henry Crabb Robinson with the Wordsworth Circle (1808-1866) (1927), The Life and Times of Henry Crabb Robinson (1935).⁸

She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Daughter, single, age 25, born Paddington, London, and she was a 'Lecturer On Literature (School).⁹' She was Hon. Secretary Reading and District International Advice Bureau; Professor, University of Reading 1908-1940 and was one of the first women professors in a British University. For more biographical information see Who Was Who.

Reading Borough Libraries provide the following article under the title Reading's Great People:

"Morley, Professor Edith Julia (1875-1964) OBE, literary scholar and suffragette

'Born in London, she studied in King’s College, London, later becoming a teacher there. In 1902 she also accepted a post as an assistant lecturer in English Literature and Language at Reading College, later becoming a full lecturer. In 1907 the college was about to gain university status and awarded professorships to all heads of department, except her. Refusing to accept such blatant discrimination against women, she tendered her resignation, which was refused. She continued to agitate and eventually in October 1908 she was awarded her professorship. She was the first woman professor at any British university. The university resented her success, and undermined her by awarding her a chair in English language, when literature was her main discipline; she was also denied a male assistant, as it was said no male academic could be expected to work under a woman. The University was later to recognise her teaching skills and commitment to her students.

'She was an enthusiastic suffragette in the Reading branch of the Women's Social and Political Union. Her position meant she took a prominent place in mass marches and meetings and even had her goods seized and sold because of her refusal to pay taxes. She was also an enthusiastic Fabian socialist, and involved in local politics as a founder of the local Townswomen’s Guild and as a local magistrate. During the Second World War she set up the Reading Refugee Committee and fought passionately for better treatment for refugees; for this work she gained an OBE in 1950. She died and was buried in Reading in 1964'.^{10,3,11,12,13,14,15}

She appeared in The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography where her views on the 1911 Census are outlined in a paragraph as follows:

'The experience of the college parliament at King's encouraged Morley's interest in politics, and at Reading her concern for the suffrage issue led to her becoming a suffragette, joining the Women's Social and Political Union. With characteristic modesty she underplayed her contribution, but, nevertheless, had her goods seized and sold at auction for refusal to pay her rates as part of the tax resistance campaign. She also participated in the ‘No votes, no census’ campaign of 2 April 1911 (spending the night walking with Dr Elizabeth Garrett Anderson), marched in London demonstrations, and was asked by Mrs Pankhurst to use her title to sign a letter to The Times, to aid publication'.^16,17

She lived on 29 September 1939 at Reading, Berkshire, England; where she was on the 1939 Register, when she was a University Professor.¹⁸ She was honoured in the following notice which appeared in The London Gazette published on the 30 December 1949:

     'Central Chancery of The Orders of Knighthood. St. James's Palace, S.W.1, 2nd January,1950.
     The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire :—

     To be Ordinary Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
     Committee.
     Professor Edith Julia Morley, J.P., Honorary Secretary, Reading and District Refugee Society.¹⁹'

She lived before 18 January 1964 at 96 Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire, England; and her Club was listed as Crosby Hall.^20,21 She died on 18 January 1964 at 96 Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire, England, at age 88; and her death was recorded at Reading Registration district in the March quarter 1963.^{22,23,24,25,26} She was the subject of an obituary in The Times with the title 'Prof. Edith Morley, The Crabb Robinson Papers', sub-heading 'Womens Movement'. Covering her life and achievements in some detail, it concluded: 'She leaves many people in her debt' on 21 January 1964.²⁷ She was cremated at Reading Crematorium, Reading, Berkshire, England.²⁸ Her estate was probated on 17 April 1964; and the National Probate Calendar for 1964 records she was of '96 Kendrick Road Reading spinster' and Probate was granted at Oxford 'to National Provincial Bank Limited.²³' She was commemorated in several biographies, for example: Professor Edith Morley: The Struggles of an Educated Victorian Woman by By Erin Shearer (2nd Year History BA, University of Reading) dated 2 March 2015, in the Chronicle of 26 March 2015 University recognises first female professor, 'Bossy prof was trailblazer for acedemic women by Georgina Campbell and in many other books, articles and autobiographies such as Another Time Another Place by Margarita Ludovic who was Professor Edith Julie Morley's 15 year old 'evening maid.^14,29,30' She was commemorated as follows:

'Britain's first female professor has been honoured by her former university, by having a faculty named in her memory.

Edith Morley was appointed Professor of English Language at the University of Reading in 1908.

After a student-led campaign, the Humanities and Social Sciences Building has now been named the Edith Morley Building.

It was renamed after an annual lecture named in Prof Morley's honour.

The decision to rename the HumSS building - known as 'the maze' by students due to its complicated layout - was made thanks to a campaign by the Reading University Students' Union (RUSU) in 2015.

The University's Ethics Board "felt strongly that the change of name would serve as a fitting memorial to one of the university's most influential academics".Edith Morley: First female professor honoured at Reading

Prof Morley is believed to be the first woman appointed to a chair at a British university-level institution, after becoming English professor at University College Reading (now the University of Reading).

In her autobiography, she described the appointment as "my contribution to the battle for fair dealing for women in public and professional life".

Penny Mordaunt MP officially unveiled the renamed building after giving the annual Edith Morley Lecture, held annually to celebrate her achievements in the field.

The Portsmouth North MP said she was "very honoured" to help rename the building.

Who was Edith Morley?

Born in 1875, and attended Kings College [now Oriel College] at the University of Oxford.
She said that she had not liked being a girl because of the restrictions placed on her activities by Victorian notions of decorum.
In 1908, Morley was appointed Professor of English Language at University College, Reading [Now the University of Reading], thereby becoming the first woman appointed to a chair at an English university-level institution.
She is known for her comprehensive 1935 biography of the writer and traveller Henry Crabb Robinson.' on 10 March 2017.³¹

     Frank Morley MRCS was born on 22 May 1870 at St Pancras, London, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1870 at Pancras Registration district.^1,4,5,6,7 He was the son of Alexander Mosely MRCS and Leah Keyser.^1,2 Frank Morley MRCS appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 42 Albermarle Street, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 11 months, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁸ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 17 Palace Square, Penge, Surrey, England, as Visitor, age 10, birthplace St. Pancras, Middlesex. The full entry reads:

'Elizabeth BANFIELD     U     49      F     West Packham, Kent, England
     Rel:     Head
Mary SAVOY     W     60      F     Wormlington, Warwick, England
     Rel:     Servt
     Occ:     General Servt
Frank MORLEY          10      M     St Pancras, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Visitor
Jane BARKER     U     40      F     Westminster, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Servt
     Occ:     S/M Visitor Nurse
Alfred KING     U     36      M     Gt Berkhamstead, Hertford, England
     Rel:     Lodger
     Occ:     Surveyor & Estate Agent.⁹'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Son, unmarried, age 20, birthplace St Pancras, London, and he was a Medical Student.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, as Son, age 30, born St Pancras, London, and he was a Surgeon Dentist.¹¹ He was listed in the London Post Office Directory as 'M.R.C.S. dentist' in 1902 at 42 Albermarle Street, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England.³ He and Alexander Mosely MRCS lived in 1903 at 42 Albermarle Street, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England; and appeared in The UK Medical Register.¹² Frank Morley MRCS and Alexander Mosely MRCS lived between 1907 and 1915 at 67 Wimpole Street, London, England; and appeared in The UK Medical Register (the entry for Alexander has been crossed through as with a note 'D.C.').¹² Frank Morley MRCS appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Greenford Place, Greenford Green, South Harrow, Middlesex, England, as Visitor, age 40, single, birthplace St Pancras, London, and he was a Surgeon Dentist working on his own account. Amongst several persons in the household was his brother Ernest.¹³ He lived between 1919 and 1931 at 144 Harley Street, London, England; and appeared in The UK Medical Register.¹⁴ He was listed in The Dental Surgeons Directory in 1925.¹⁵ He was executor to his mother and the 1926 National Probate Calendar records:

'Morley Leah of 25 Craven Hill-gardens Hyde Park Middlesex widow died 18 January 1926 Probate London 26 February 1926 to Ernest Morley esquire Frank Morley dentist Arthur Solomon Morley physician and John Alfred Morley solicitor.' on 26 February 1926.¹⁶ He was executor to his brother and the 1928 National Probate Calendar records:

'Morley Ernest of 42 Cleveland-square Bayswater Middlesex died 1 December 1927 Probate London 19 January 1928 to Frank Morley dentist Arthur Solomon Morley physician and John Alfred Morley solicitor.' on 19 January 1928.¹⁶ He was recorded as sailing from Southampton, England, to Genoa, Italy; address 16 Randolph Crescent, W.9. on 6 April 1932.¹⁷ He was recorded as sailing from Southampton, England, to Genoa, Italy; address 16 Randolph Crescent, W.9. on 2 March 1934.¹⁷ He lived between 1935 and 1939 at 16 Randolph Crescent, Paddington, London, England; and appeared in The UK Medical Register, plus the 1939 Register.^12,18 He was recorded as sailing from Southampton, England, to Genoa, Italy; address 16 Randolph Crescent, W.9. on 26 April 1935.¹⁷ He died on 3 February 1942 at 96 Kendrick Road, Reading, Berkshire, England, at age 71; and his death was recorded at St Giles Sub-district Reading Registration district in the March quarter 1942.^19,20,21 His estate was probated on 3 April 1942; to John Alfred Morley, solicitor, and Ida Frances Derry Turner, spinster.¹⁹

      Her married name was Boston.² Violet May Daborn was born on 17 May 1893 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1893.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Frederick James Christopher Daborn and Mary Louisa Moir.¹ Violet May Daborn was baptized on 6 August 1893 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 7, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 31a Quinton Street, Earlsfield, Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter May Daborn, age 17, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁶ She married Charles D Boston in 1919; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston, Surrey in the September quarter 1919.² Violet May Daborn died in 1924 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston Registration office in the March quarter 1924.⁷

     Jessie Neveilla Daborn was born on 13 May 1896 at Chobham, Surrey, England; and her birth was registered in the Chertsey registration district in the June quarter 1896.^1,3 She was the daughter of Frederick James Christopher Daborn and Mary Louisa Moir.¹ Jessie Neveilla Daborn appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 31A Quinton Street, Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 14, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁴ She died on 6 July 1967 at 15 Norman Avenue, St Margarets, Twickenham, Middlesex, England, at age 71; and her death was recorded at Hounslow record office in the September quarter 1967.^5,6,7

      Her married name was Gillegin.² Nellie Daborn was born on 4 February 1900 at Chobham, Surrey, England; nd her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1890.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Frederick James Christopher Daborn and Mary Louisa Moir.¹ Nellie Daborn was baptized on 22 April 1900 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 31A Quinton Street, Wandsworth, London, England, as daughter, age 11, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.⁶ She married Albert Gillegin on 5 February 1927 at St Mary The Virgin, Twickenham, Middlesex, England; and her marriage was recorded at Brentford record office in the March quarter 1927.^3,7,8 Nellie Daborn died on 25 May 1983 at age 83; and her death was recorded at Hounslow record office in the June quarter 1883.^2,9

     Richard Butler was born on 5 October 1848 at Salop Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and his birth was recorded by his Mother at Wolverhampton Registration district in the December quarter 1848.¹ He was the son of James Butler and Mary Ann Bennett.¹ Richard Butler appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Bennett's Fold, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Richard Buttler, Son, age 2, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire.² He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Lewis Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Richard Buttler, Son, age 12, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and he was a Locksmith.³ He married Mary Collins on 7 May 1865 at St George, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and their marriage, by Banns, was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the June quarter 1865. They gave their ages as 18 and both were of Duke Street. He was the Son of James Butler, Optician, and she was the Daughter of Fredrick Collins, Plasterer. Their witnesses were Henry Howell and Ann Maria Butler. Richard Butler was an Optician like his Father.^4,5,6 Richard Butler appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England, as Richard Buttler, Head, married, age 22, birthplace Staffordshire, and he was an Optician. His wife and son completed the household.⁴

     Sarah Philbrick was also known as Sarah Philbrook.³ She was baptized on 15 March 1801 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.^3,4,1,5 She was the daughter of Spurgin John Philbrook and Martha Cole.²

     James H Tickner was born in 1916; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1916.¹ He was the son of William Tickner and Mary Ann Grinnell.¹

     Arthur William Hollick was born on 30 December 1916 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1917.^1,2 He was the son of John Mose Hollick and Lilias Frances Mary Castell.¹ Arthur William Hollick died in January 2001 at Berkshire, England, at age 84; and his death was recorded at Wallingford registration office in January 2001.²

     Peter John Dawson was born in 1924 at Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Portsmouth record office in the September quarter 1924.¹ He was the son of Blanch Majorie Clayton.¹

     Mildred Annie Lucy Hollick died in 1908 at Berkshire, England; and her death was recorded at Wallingford registration office in the September quarter 1908.² She was born in 1908 at Berkshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Wallingford record office in the September quarter 1908.¹ She was the daughter of John Mose Hollick and Lilias Frances Mary Castell.¹

     George Burnett was born circa 1910 at Basingstoke, Hampshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Burnett and Caroline Louise Beale.¹ George Burnett appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 24 Flaxfield Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 10 months, birthplace Basingstoke.² He died circa 1975 at Gloucestershire, England.¹

      Ethel Louise Doig was also known as Ethel Louisa Doig.³ Her married name was Burnett.¹ She was born on 7 March 1910 at Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston Registration district in the June quarter 1910.^1,4,2,3 She was baptized on 8 May 1910 at All Sints, Wimbledon, Surrey, England; and her parents were Oscar Frederick Doig, a Patent Leather Dresser, and his wife Louisa Jane, of 58 Hasyden Park Road.^5,6 She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 32 Plough Lane, Wimbledon, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Wimbledon, Surrey. Her parents and baby sister completed the household.⁶ She appeared as his child with her Mother and siblings on her Father's British Army WWI Service Records on his Descriptive Report on Enlistment in 1915.⁷ She appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Chertsey, Surrey, England, as born at London, England, in 1910, with, amongst others, her parents.⁸ She married Wilfred Charles Burnett, son of William Burnett and Caroline Louise Beale, in 1935 at Mhow, Bengal, India; and recorded at the British India Office.^1,9 Ethel Louise Doig listed on a UK Incoming Passenger List as age 29, sailing from Calcutta, India, the ports of voyage being Calcutta, Madras, Colombo and Port Said, on the British India Steam Navigation Company Ltd M.S. Domala. She embarked at Madras bound for London. Her occupation was Wife, whose country of last permanent residence was Burma. She proposed to stay in England at Eastworth Road, Chertsey, Surrey, and she was travelling with her husband and child on 21 July 1939.¹ She lived on 29 September 1939 at 32 Eastworth Road, Chertsey, Surrey, England; where she was on the 1939 Register with her parents.¹⁰ She died on 6 April 1993 at 27 Townlands, Willand Old Village, Cullompton, Devon, England, at age 83; and her death was recorded at Exeter Registration district in April 1993.^4,11

     Vivian H Dawson was born on 11 August 1922 at Hampshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Portsmouth record office in the September quarter 1922.^1,2 She was the daughter of Blanch Majorie Clayton.¹

     Amos Charles Tickner Clifton was born on 30 June 1896 at Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1896.² He was the son of George Amos Clifton and Minnie Cosson.¹ Amos Charles Tickner Clifton appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Son, age 4, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 6 Mill Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as son, age 14, birthplace Norbiton, Surrey, England.³ He died on 4 October 1916 at Iraq at age 20; and the Commonwealth War Grave Commission give the following information:-

'Name: CLIFTON, AMOS CHARLES TICKNER .Initials: A C T. Nationality: United Kingdom. Rank: Private. Regiment/Service: East Surrey Regiment. Unit Text: 1st/6th Bn. Date of Death: 04/10/1916 Service No: 240721 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 20 and 63. Memorial: BASRA MEMORIAL.

'Cemetery: BASRA MEMORIAL Country: Iraq Locality: unspecified Visiting Information: NOTE: Whilst the current climate of political instability persists it is not possible for the Commission to manage or maintain its cemeteries and memorials located within Iraq. Alternative arrangements for commemoration have therefore been implemented and a two volume Roll of Honour listing all casualties buried and commemorated in Iraq has been produced. These volumes are on display at the Commission's Head Office in Maidenhead and are available for the public to view. The Commission continues to monitor the situation in Iraq and once the political climate has improved to an acceptable level the Commission will commence a major rehabilitation project for its cemeteries and commemorations. Before considering a visit to Iraq the Commission strongly recommends that you check the advice given by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office on the travel section of their website: www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/ Location Information: Until 1997 the Basra Memorial was located on the main quay of the naval dockyard at Maqil, on the west bank of the Shatt-al-Arab, about 8 kilometres north of Basra. Because of the sensitivity of the site, the Memorial was moved by presidential decree. The move, carried out by the authorities in Iraq, involved a considerable amount of manpower, transport costs and sheer engineering on their part, and the Memorial has been re-erected in its entirety. The Basra Memorial is now located 32 kilometres along the road to Nasiriyah, in the middle of what was a major battleground during the first Gulf War. The Panel Numbers quoted at the end of each entry relate to the panels dedicated to the Regiment served with. Historical Information: The Basra Memorial commemorates more than 40,500 members of the Commonwealth forces who died in the operations in Mesopotamia from the Autumn of 1914 to the end of August 1921 and whose graves are not known. No. of Identified Casualties: 40676'

further information can be found at UK, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1919 for Amos Charles Tickner Clifton
Volume 3.⁴

     Walter Alfred Spong was born on 30 September 1915 at Wales; and his birth was recorded at Neath record office in the December quarter 1915.^1,2 He was the son of Walter Henry Spong and Caroline Jane George.¹ Walter Alfred Spong died on 28 February 1974 at 110 Western Avenue, Sandfields Estete, Port Talbot, Glamorganshire, Wales, at age 58; and his death was recorded at West Glamorgan record office in the March quarter 1974.^2,3

     Florence Mary Elizabeth Dawson was born in 1926; and her birth was recorded at Portsmouth record office in the December quarter 1926.¹ She was the daughter of Blanch Majorie Clayton.¹

      Her married name was Sylvester. Daisy Ellen Daburn was born circa 1888 at East Molesey, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Olive Daborn.¹ Daisy Ellen Daburn appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at East Molesey, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace West Molesey, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at West Molesey, Surrey, England, as Niece, age 12, birthplace West Molesey, Surrey.² She married Horace Sylvester on 23 February 1929 at St Mary, East Molesey, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the March quarter 1929.³

      Her married name was Clifton.¹ Minnie Cosson was born in 1863 at Chertsey, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the December quarter 1863.^2,3 She married George Amos Clifton, son of Amos Clifton and Jane Spong, in 1888; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1888.¹ Minnie Cosson appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Thames Ditton, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace Chertsey, Surrey.² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 37, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 6 Mill Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as head, age 47, widowed, birthplace Chertsey, Surrey, England.⁵

     Joyce Marian Spong was born in 1918 at Wales; and her birth was recorded at Cardiff record office in the June quarter 1918.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Henry Spong and Ivy Williams.¹

     Robert Knight was christened on 11 May 1783 at Chobham, Surrey, England.¹

      Her married name was Spong.^1,2 Caroline Jane George was born on 3 July 1880 at Glamorganshire, Wales; and her birth was recorded at Neath registration office in the September quarter 1880.^3,4 She married Walter Henry Spong, son of Henry Spong and Charlotte Blackston, on 11 February 1905; and their marriage was recorded at Neath record office in the March quarter 1905.^1,2 Caroline Jane George appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales, as wife, age 30.⁵ She died in 1955 at Glamorganshire, Wales; and her death was recorded at Neath registration office in the December quarter 1955.⁶

     Edward Charles Foster was born on 10 June 1872 at Guildford, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford registration office in the September quarter 1872.^2,3,4 He married Annie Mursell, daughter of Henry Mursell and Sarah Daborn, in 1897; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1897.¹ Edward Charles Foster appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Guildford, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 28, birthplace Guildford Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 24 Artillery Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, as head, married, age 38, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁵ He died on 12 June 1952 at 23 Tillingbourne Road, Shalford, Surrey, England, at age 80; and his death was recorded at Surrey South Western registration office in the June quarter 1952.^6,7

     Sir Edward Mosely was born on 27 September 1862 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was recorded in the December quarter 1862 at Kensington Registration district.^4,1,5,6,7,8 He was the son of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.³ Sir Edward Mosely appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex, and he was a Scholar.⁶ On 2 July 1875 his name was legally changed to Edward Manville.^2,9,3 He was an electrical engineer, JP and 'MP for Coventry from 1918[-1928]'. He was 'on the board of directors of BSA [British Small Arms] when they bought Daimler and then served as' 'Chairman of the Daimler Co Ltd'. [For more biographical details see Burke's 'Peerage' and 'Who Was Who']^10,11,12 He married Maud Elizabeth Wallis, daughter of Col. Charles Thomas Wallis DL and Helen Augusta Evans, on 12 July 1894 at Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales; and their marriage was recorded in the September quarter 1894 at Newport M. Registration district 'The district Newport, M. is an alternative name for Newport M and it spans the boundaries of the counties of Glamorgan, Gwent and Monmouthshire.^13,14' Sir Edward Mosely and Maud Elizabeth Wallis were recorded on a UK Incoming Passenger List sailing on the Clyde departing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America, arriving at Southampton, England; he was age 34, occupation Civil Engineer, and she was age 24 on 12 October 1896.¹⁵ Sir Edward Mosely was executor for his father and the National Probate Calendar for 1896 reads: 'Manville Benjamin Ephraim of 254 Elgin-avenue Maida hill Middlesex surgeon dentist died 14 March 1896 at 5 Castellain-road Maida hill Probate London 10 August to Adeline Manville widow and Edward Manville electrical engineer.¹⁶' He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 21 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea, London, England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was an employer and a Consulting Electrical Engineer. He was living with his wife Maud; a Cook and a Butler completed the household.¹⁷ He and Maud Elizabeth Wallis were recorded on a UK Incoming Passenger List sailing on the Thames embarking at Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America, arriving at Southampton, England; he was recorded as age 40, and she as age 30 in May 1903.¹⁸ Sir Edward Mosely included in an article in The Times about the Buenos Aires Port and City Tramways Limited issue of six percent first debenture stock. The Company 'was formed for the purpose of carrying into effect a Concession granted by the Argintine National Government for the construction, equipment and working of an Electric Tramway in the City of Buenos Aires from the Barracas Bridge on the South to the Retiro Railway Station in the North' in all covering seven miles plus a Loop Line to Government House for passengers, goods and freight. The estimate of potential profit had been prepared 'after personal inspection of the route, by Mr Edward Manville of the firm of Kincaid, Waller, Manville and Dawson, the Engineers to the Company, who have had a very large tramway experience at Buenos Aires' on 2 August 1905.¹⁹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 18 Harewood House, Hanover Square, Westminster, London, England, as Edward Manville, Head, widowed, age 48, birthplace London, and he was an Employer and a Civil Engineer. His entry completed the schedule.²⁰ He married Jane Rachel Violet Holmes in 1911 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the September quarter 1911 at Westminster Registration district, as Edward Manville and Rachel V Parker.^21,22 Sir Edward Mosely was listed on a New York Passenger List arriving on the Baltic as a married 53 year old male, whose last permanent residence was in Coventry and whose wife lived at Heresley House, Coventry, bound for the Biltmore Hotel in New York, United States of America on 27 November 1915.^23,24 He lived in 1920 at 67 Cadogan Street, Westminster, London, England; and was listed as 'Manville Edward M.P.²⁵' He was listed as J.P. in Phone Book between 1922 and 1933 at 3 Whitehall Court, Westminster, London, England.^26,10 He was made 'Knt Bart' on 15 February 1923, which was announced in The London Gazette on 10 April 1923.^27,28 He lived between 1927 and 1933 at 2 Pennant Mews, Lexham Gardens, St John's Wood, London, England; where he also had a telephone.²⁹ He died on 17 March 1933 at 11 Beaumont Street, Marylebone, London, England, at age 70; and his death was recorded in the March quarter 1933 at Marylebone Registration district, at age 70. The Times says he died 'in a London nursing home.^{30,31,32,16,33}' He was the subject of an obituary in The Times London, on 20 May 1933, and also in The Journal of The Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEE), Volume 73 on 20 March 1933.^34,35 He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium, London, England.³³ He was commemorated in a Memorial Service on 22 March 1933 at St Margaret, Westminster, London, England.³³ His estate was probated; and The National Probate Calander of 1933 has two entries, both give his address as 3 Whitehall Court, Westminster, Middlesex, Probate London: 16 May 1933 to Herbert Rooke Oldfield of Oldfields Solicitors, London, and 18 July 1933 to John David William Homes, general manager.^31,16 He was commemorated In Memoriam on several anniversaries of his death by his wife in The Times; including 'In memory of my husband, a great gentleman, honourable in all he did, thought and said...' on 18 March 1940.³⁶

      Herbert Alix Mosely also went by the name of Bert.⁴ He was born on 16 September 1868 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1868 at Kensington Registration district, and has been indexed as Herbert Alex Mosely.^5,6,7,8,9 He was the son of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.¹ Herbert Alix Mosely appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex.¹⁰ On 2 July 1875 his name was legally changed to Herbert Alix Manville.^1,4,11 He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 16 Northwick Terrace, Marylebone, London, England, as Boarder, age 12, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar. His brother Frederick was also a Boarder. The full entry reads:

     'Dwelling:     16 Northwick Ter
     Census Place:     St Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341035 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0160 Folio 54 Page 21
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Abraham P. MENDES     M     56      M     Kingston, Jamaica
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Schoolmaster And Jewish Preacher
Eliza P. MENDES     M     50      F     London St Mary Cree Heneage Lane , London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Wife
Grella P. MENDES     U     26      F     Birmingham
     Rel:     Daur
Rosetta P. MENDES     U     22      F     Mile End Rd, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
David Des. MENDES     U     20      M     Mile End Rd, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Diamond Cutter
Leonard P. MENDES     U     18      M     Mile End Rd, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Bank Clerk
Maria P. MENDES     U     16      F     St Marylebone, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
Rica Des. MENDES     U     14      F     St Marylebone, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
Edith P. MENDES     U     11      F     St Marylebone, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
Frank P. MENDES     U     9      M     St Marylebone, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Wilhelm SOMMER     U     29      M     ...burg, Germany
     Rel:     Asst Master
     Occ:     Professor Of German
Samuel H. EMANUEL     U     15      M     Southampton, Hampshire, England
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Benjamin HASSAN     U     15      M     Malta
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Joshua PIZA     U     15      M     St Thomas, West Indies
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Isaac LEVI     U     14      M     Constantinople
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Herbert MANVILLE     U     12      M     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Joseph WOOLF          11      M     Aldgate
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Isaac HANDELAER          11      M     Brussels (B S)
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Jacob C. ROGERS          10      M     St Marylebone, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
David WOOLF          10      M     Finsbury, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Simeon LANG          9      M     Mile End, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Frederiuck T. MANVILLE          7      M     St Marylebone, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Boarder
     Occ:     Scholar
Fanny KNOTT          36      F     Lambeth, Surrey, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Housemaid Domestic Servant
Mary A. MANWARING          25      F     Swansea
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Cook Domestic Servant
Emma HEDGES          17      F     Bethnal Green, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Housemaid Domestic Servant
Ruth ALDRIDGE          20      F     Swansea
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Kitchen Maid Domestic Servant.¹²'


He emigrated in 1885; from England to Canada via Ellis Island, United States of America. He 'then journeyed to Montreal, Quebec, then to Portage La Prarie, Manitoba'. His grandson Gordon Manville says 'I knew him better than any one as I lived with him as a teenager and listened to all his stories.^4,13' He married Rachel Merritt, daughter of William Henry Merritt and Maria Robertson, on 30 April 1892 at Anoka, Minnesota, United States of America; and Gordon Manville says 'while living in Portage La Prairie he [Herbert Alix] journeyed to his wife's sisters place to be married. He never lived there.^4,13' Herbert Alix Mosely appeared on the census of 1901 at Macdonald, Manitoba, Canada, as Head, born 16 September 1868 in England, Church of England and he was a 'Clok Merchant' [Cloth Merchant?].^14,15,16 He was listed in 'Lovell's Directory of Manitoba and Northwest Territories for 1900-1901: Province of Manitoba Directory. Including A Complete Classified Business Directory and Farmers Directory of Manitoba, John Lovell & Son, Winnipeg, MB, 1900' under Men's Furnishings in Carberry, Marquette, Manitoba.¹⁷ He was was listed in 'Henderson's Manitoba and Northwest Territories Gazetteer and Directory 1905' as: 'Manville, Herbert, clothing, men's furnishings, boots and shoes' at Carberry, Manitoba, Canada.¹⁸ He appeared on the census of 1906 at Portage la Praire, Manitoba, Canada, taken in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta as birthyear about 1868 and birthplace England.¹⁹ He was one of those featured in 'A History of Manitoba, Its Resources and People' and George Bryce provides the following biography:

'Herbert A Manville

'One of the progressive merchants of Carberry, Manitoba, is Mr. Herbert A Manville, the subject of this sketch. He is a native of London, England, born 1868, and is a son of the late Benjamin Manville, also a native of the mother country.

'Mr Manville was educated in Gower Street University School, and after putting aside his text books went into the wholesale cloth and woollen business in London, following this occupation for two years. He then entered into a three years' contract with the Hudson's Bay Company and came to Winnipeg in 1883, and on arrival in Manitoba worked for a time in Winnipeg and subsequently at Manitou, Morden and West Lynn. After the completion of this first contract he made another with the Hudson's Bay Company, and for twelve years was one of their most valued employees. In October, 1895, he located to Carberry, and bought out the present business, which is comprised of clothing, boots and shoes, gents' furnishings and hats.

'In 1892 Mr Manville married Miss Rachel Merrett, a native of Ontario. They are the parents of four children: Fred, Edward, Arthur and Charles, the last two being twins.

'Mr Manville has always taken a deep interest in fraternal circles, being affiliated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Independent Order of Foresters, the Maccabees and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Ever since going to Carberry he has been prominently identified with political affairs, giving his support to the Conservative party. For five years he served as a councillor of Carberry and for one year was mayor of the city. In matters pertaining to the upbuilding of the city he also gives his earnest support, and for one year has served as president of the Board of Trade of Carberry.²⁰' He appeared on the census of 1911 at 12 St E, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Head, married, age 42, born September 1869, birthplace England, and he was a Store keeper.²¹ He was a Grocer listed in 'Henderson's Prince Albert Alphabetical Directory for 1913' at Saskatchewan, Canada.²² He appeared on the census of 1921 at Leask, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada, as Head, married, age 52, birthplace England, immigration year 1886, and he was a Manager. His Wife, one Son and his Sister-in-law Mildred Walker completed the household.²³ He lived on 4 October 1928 at Blackie, Alberta, Canada.²⁴ He celebrated his 99th birthday on 16 September 1967. 'The Calgary Herald' of that day included the following article:

'Man Recalls 1880s Meeting with Sir John a Macdonald

'A Calgarian who remembers talking to Sir John a Macdonald celebrates his 99th birthday here today.

'Herbert Manville, a long-time hardware merchant at Blackie who now is retired, met Canada's first prime minister when Sir John was on a railway inspection tour in Manitoba during the 1880s.

'Bothered a bit now by deafness and poor eyesight, Mr Manville still recalls the incident which occurred soon after he came from England as an apprentice to the Hudson's Bay Company. Upon his arrival, he was posted to a company store at Manitou, Man., 100 miles southwest of modern-day Winnipeg.

'At that time, it was the western terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway.

'One day Sir John, Manitoba's lieutenant-governor James Aikens and Premier Robert Davis came to inspect the line, which was then being extended toward the Pacific coast.

'The 17-year-old English-born apprentice was introduced to the Canadian leader during the visit.

'"How do you think you will like Canada, young Man?" the prime minister asked.

'"Very much sir; there's no question about it" was the reply. "You look very much like Lord Beaconsfield" he added as an afterthought.

'The remark was something of a compliment, for Lord Beaconsfield was otherwise known as Benjamin Disraeli, Britain's prime minister during the empire-building reign of Queen Victoria.

'HARDWARE CAREER

'Mr Manville spent one more year at Manitou, and then was moved to Portage la Prairie. Soon afterward he began a hardware merchandising career that took him across the three Prairie provinces.

'Five years ago he retired after spending 40 years in business at Blackie, 35 miles south of Calgary.

'Two of his four sons are still living, one of them in Calgary. Fred lives in North Carolina and Charles is at 78 Fyffe Rd. SE.²⁵'

He died on 31 May 1968 at Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at age 99.²⁶ He was buried on 30 June 1968 at Highwood Cemetery, High River, Alberta, Canada.^27,28,29,30

      Frederick Isaiah Mosely also went by the name of Fred.^1,2 He was born in 1871 at Grosvenor Street, Grosvenor Square, Westminster, London, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1871 at St George Hanover Square Registration district.^3,1,4,5 He was the son of Benjamin Ephraim Mosely and Adeline Hyam.¹ On 2 July 1875 his name was legally changed to Frederick Isaiah Manville.^6,7,8,1 Frederick Isaiah Mosely appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 16 Northwick Terrace, Marylebone, London, England, as 'Boarder', age 7, birthplace St Marylebone, Middlesex. He was a Scholar and his brother Herbert was also a Boarder at the School.⁶ He died on 18 May 1893 at Black Wattle Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; and an Inquest was held into his death where the jury returned a verdict of suicide, as reported subsequently in The Sydney Morning Herald.^9,10 His estate was probated; and the National Probate Calendar for 1896 reads: 'Manville Frederick Isaiah of 94 Newtown-road Sydney New South Wales merchant's clerk died 18 May 1893 at Black Wattle Bay Sydney Administration London 27 October to Adeline Manville widow.¹¹'

      Her married name was Andrew.² Daisy Elsie Daborn was baptized on 11 April 1886 at St John the Evangelist, Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England; and her Birth was registered in the Guildford registration district in the March quarter 1886.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of John Daborn and Caroline Moore.¹ Daisy Elsie Daborn appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Shere, Surrey, England, as Daughter age 15, birthplace Stoke Next Guildford, Surrey.¹ She married John Edgar Andrew on 3 August 1907 at St John the Evangelist, Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1907.^2,6 Daisy Elsie Daborn appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Teign Royd, Deer Barn Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, as wife, age 24, birthplace Guildford, Surrey, England.⁷ She died in 1969 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Surrey Southwestern registration office in the March quarter 1969.⁸

     Harry Gordon Moore Daborn was baptized on 23 August 1888 at St John the Evangelist, Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England; nd his birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the June quarter 1888.^1,3,4 He was the son of John Daborn and Caroline Moore.¹ Harry Gordon Moore Daborn appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Shere, Surrey, England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Stoke Next Guildford, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 138 High Street, Egham, Surrey, England, as Brother, age 23, birthplace Stoke, Surrey.⁶ He married Evangeline Rose Parsons in 1916 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Camberwell registration office in the March quarter 1916.⁷ Harry Gordon Moore Daborn married Gwendoline Doris Maud Nicholes in 1942; and their marriage was recorded at Surrrey N W record office in the March quarter 1942.⁸ Harry Gordon Moore Daborn died on 13 March 1956 at 66 Runnemede Road, Egham, Surrey, England, at age 67; and his death was recorded at Surrey N W record office in the March quarter 1956.^9,10

     Leonard Thomas Daborn was born on 16 August 1890 at Surrey, England.² He was the son of John Daborn and Caroline Moore.¹ Leonard Thomas Daborn was baptized on 21 October 1890 at St John the Evangelist, Stoke Next Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, England; and his Birth was registered in the Guildford registration district in the December quarter 1890.^1,3,4 He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Stoke, Guildford, Surrey, England, as Son (Thomas) age 7 months, birthplace Guildford, Surrey.⁵ As of 5 April 1891, Leonard Thomas Daborn was also known as Thomas.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Shere, Surrey, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Stoke, Guildford, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 19 Bray Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, as son, age 20, birthplace Stoke, Surrey.⁶ He married Florence Maud Margaret Gammon in 1919 at Sussex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Eastbourne record office in the June quarter 1919. Note the record is very difficult to read and certain additional details have been left out on purpose.⁷ Leonard Thomas Daborn died in 1943; and his death was recorded at Brighton record office in the June quarter 1943.⁸

     George White was born in 1888 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston On Thames registration office in the March quarter 1888.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas White and Mary Ann Martin.¹ George White appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Surbiton, Surrey, England, as Son, age 14, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.³

     Mary Louisa White was born in 1883 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and her birth was recorded at Kingston On Thames registration office in the March quarter 1883.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas White and Mary Ann Martin.¹ Mary Louisa White appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 7, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Surbiton, Surrey, England, as Servany, age 18, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.³

     Emily Isabel White was born in 1884 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and her birth was rercorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1884.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas White and Mary Ann Martin.¹ Emily Isabel White appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 6, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Surbiton, Surrey, England, as Servany, age 16, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.³

     James Steptoe was christened on 23 March 1823 at St Mary, Worplesdon, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Steptoe and Hannah Hampton.¹ James Steptoe married Mary Mant on 13 June 1848 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England.^3,4 James Steptoe appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as age 28, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.³ He married Mary Daborn, daughter of Sarah Daborn, on 30 March 1856 at St Mary, Horsell, Surrey, England.^4,5,6 James Steptoe appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Horsell, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Worplesdon, Surrey.⁵ He married Ann Turner on 25 October 1863 at St Mary, Horsell, Surrey, England.^4,7 James Steptoe died before 12 August 1875 at Surrey, England.⁸ He was buried on 12 August 1875 at St Mary The Virgin, Horsell, Surrey, England.⁸