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      Her married name was Fleet. Mary Dabourn was also known as Mary Daborn. She was christened on 12 June 1733 at Horsell, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Henry Daborn and Mary Worsfold. Marriage banns for Mary Dabourn and Elijah Fleet were published on 16 January 1763 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ Mary Dabourn married Elijah Fleet on 31 January 1763 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.³ Mary Dabourn died before 18 February 1809.⁴ She was buried on 18 February 1809 at Horsell, Surrey, England.⁴

     Elijah Fleet was born on 5 August 1763 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Elijah Fleet and Mary Dabourn.¹ Elijah Fleet was baptized on 14 August 1763 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He married Nanny Rapley, daughter of William Rapley and Ann Collyer, on 14 October 1784 at Horsell, Surrey, England.^2,1

     William Fleet was born on 18 October 1766 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Elijah Fleet and Mary Dabourn.¹ William Fleet was christened on 2 November 1766 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He died before 5 July 1836. He was buried on 5 July 1836 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     Thomas Fleet was born on 19 April 1768 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Elijah Fleet and Mary Dabourn.¹ Thomas Fleet was christened on 1 May 1768 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He died before 17 December 1838.² He was buried on 17 December 1838 at Chertsey, Surrey, England.²

     Jane Fleet was born on 25 September 1769 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Fleet and Mary Dabourn.¹ Jane Fleet was baptized on 8 October 1769 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     John Fleet was born on 3 March 1772 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Elijah Fleet and Mary Dabourn.¹ John Fleet was christened on 17 March 1772 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He died before 12 June 1784 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He was buried on 12 June 1784 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     Susanna Fleet was born on 11 September 1773 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Fleet and Mary Dabourn.¹ Susanna Fleet was christened on 10 October 1773 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     James Fleet was born on 28 April 1777 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Elijah Fleet and Mary Dabourn.¹ James Fleet was christened on 11 May 1777 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     Sarah Fleet was born on 24 February 1789 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Elijah Fleet and Nanny Rapley.¹ Sarah Fleet was baptized on 29 March 1789 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

      Her married name was Glazier.¹ Hanah Young was born circa 1745. She married James Glazier, son of Joseph Glasier and Jane Chandler, on 9 April 1769 at Pirbright, Surrey, England.¹ Hanah Young left a will; made on 11 February 1809:-

'This is the last Will and Testament of me Hannah Glazer of the Parish of Worplesdon in the County of Surry Widow wherein I commend my Soul to God and dispose of my worldly Estate as follows I will give and bequeath all and every my Monies Securities for Money Household ffurniture Plate Linen and China and in general all my personal Estate of every Sort and kind unto and equally between my Children Sarah Smither Wife of James Smither of Worplesdon aforesaid Husbandman Mary Burgess Wife of John Burgess also of Worplesdon Husbandman Elizabeth Voakes wife of James Voakes also of Worplesdon Husband James Glazer Hannah Sale Wife of Thomas Sale also of Worplesdon Husbandman Matthew Glazer Rebecca Jackson Wife of John Jackson of     Printer Ann Smith Wife of Edward Smith of Bisley in the said County Victualler Charlotte Glazer and Martha Mercer Wife of Joseph Mercer of Worplesdon aforesaid Husbandman To hold to them my said Children Sarah Smither Mary Burgess Elizabeth Voakes James Glazer Hannah Sale Matthew Glazer Rebecca Jackson Ann Smith Charlotte Glazer and Martha Mercer their Executors Administrators and Assigns for ever to and for their several and respective uses and Benefits absolutely Subject nevertheless and I hereby charge my said Estate with the payment of my just debts and my ffuneral and Testamentary Expenses And I hereby appoint my said Daughter Sarah Smither = and my said Son James Glazer Executrix and Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made In Witness whereof I the said Hannah Glazer (the Testatrix) have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the Eleventh day of ffebruaryr in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and nine The Mark and Seal of Hannah Glazer X.

'Signed sealed published and declared by the said Hannah Glazer the Testatrix as and for her last Will and Testament the day of the date in the presence of us who in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our Names as Witnesses William Gonat ffras Niblett. This Will was proved at London on the twenty fifth day of August in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nine before the Right Honourable John Nicholl Knight Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the Oaths of Sarah Smither (Wife of James Smither) and James Glazier (by mistake in the Will written Glazer) the Son of the deceased and the Executors named in the said Will to whom administration was granted of all and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased they having been first sworn by Commission duly to administer'.²

She died before 25 August 1809.² Her estate was probated on 25 August 1809; and the Will Proven.²

     Francis Spencer was born on 28 September 1740 at Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, England.¹ He married Sarah Glasier, daughter of Joseph Glasier and Jane Chandler, on 22 August 1762 at Pirbright, Surrey, England; Francis was recorded as being of Hampton Middlesex.^1,2

     Robert Glasier was born circa 1685.¹

     Robert Glasier was born on 27 February 1737 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Robert Glasier.¹

      Her married name was Honer.¹ Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1811 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She married James Honer, son of James Honer and Ann Jelly, circa 1840.¹ Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Pirbright, Surrey, England, as age 35, birthplace Surrey.² She appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Pirbright, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 40, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 7 June 1861 at Pirbright, Surrey, England, as Widow, age 51, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³

     Joseph Silvester was born on 25 May 1806 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Silvester and Sarah Kessell.² Joseph Silvester lived before 13 March 1831 at Wokingham, Berkshire, England.¹ He married Sarah Slyfield, daughter of Henry Slyfield and Elizabeth Newman, on 13 March 1831 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England; and the Bride was 'of this Parish' and the Groom was from Wokingham.^1,3

     Joseph Wicker was christened on 10 August 1674 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Wicker and Mary Slyfield.¹ Joseph Wicker died before 1 September 1674.¹ He was buried on 1 September 1674 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     Mary Wicker was christened on 2 September 1675 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Wicker and Mary Slyfield.¹

     Joseph Wicker was born on 9 September 1677.¹ He was the son of Joseph Wicker and Mary Slyfield.¹ Joseph Wicker was christened on 14 September 1677 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     Anne Wicker was born on 16 August 1679.¹ She was christened on 17 August 1679 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Wicker and Mary Slyfield.¹ Anne Wicker died before 20 December 1679.¹ She was buried on 20 December 1679 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     Thomas May was born circa 1605.¹

      Her married name was Gosden.¹ Harriett Meehen was born circa 1854 at Australia.² She married Frederick Alexander Gosden, son of James Gosden and Hannah Budd, in 1884 at Victoria, Australia.¹

     Frederick Harold Gosden was born on 8 August 1885 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^1,2,3 He was the son of Frederick Alexander Gosden and Harriett Meehen.¹ Frederick Harold Gosden died on 5 May 1958 at Carlton, Victoria, Australia, at age 72.^2,3

     Harriet Meeham Gosden was born in 1887 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Frederick Alexander Gosden and Harriett Meehen.¹

      Her married name was Pullen.¹ Elizabeth Manville was born on 19 June 1798 at Send, Surrey, England.¹ She was christened on 1 July 1798 at Send, Surrey, England.² She married Thomas Pullen, son of Thomas Pullen and Elizabeth Penfold, on 7 May 1825 at Send, Surrey, England.¹ Elizabeth Manville died before 13 December 1837.¹ She was buried on 13 December 1837 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

     James Pullen was born in 1833 at Send, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Pullen and Elizabeth Manville.¹ James Pullen appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Woking, Surrey, England, as age 18, birthplace Send, Surrey.² He married Elizabeth Tickner on 25 December 1855 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1855.^3,4,5 James Pullen appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 40, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 50, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁶ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 57, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁷

     Kate Pullen was born on 6 January 1833 at Woking, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Pullen and Elizabeth Manville.¹ Kate Pullen died before 6 October 1834.² She was buried on 6 October 1834 at Woking, Surrey, England.²

     Thomas Pullen was born on 8 May 1828 at Send, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Pullen and Elizabeth Manville.¹ Thomas Pullen appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Brother [of Jane Pullen #2204], age 31, birthplace Send, Surrey, and he was a 'Bay Cutter.²' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Boarder, age 45, birthplace Woking, Surrey and he was a Paper Mill Labourer.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Lodger, age 65, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁴ He died in 1901 at Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Guildford registration office in the March quarter 1901.⁵

     Eliza Pullen was born on 22 February 1826 at Send, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Pullen and Elizabeth Manville.¹

      Her married name was Stevens.² Jane Pullen was born on 21 December 1834 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Pullen and Elizabeth Manville.¹ Jane Pullen married Robert Stevens on 13 June 1852 at St John the Baptist, Woking, Surrey, England.^2,1 Jane Pullen appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 26, birthplace Woking, Surrey.² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 42, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Shackleford, Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife age 46, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 56, birthplace Woking, Surrey.⁵ She died before 22 February 1905 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Guildford registration office in the March quarter 1905.^6,7 She was buried on 22 February 1905 at St Peter, Woking, Surrey, England.⁷

     Elizabeth Pullen was christened on 21 November 1830 at Send, Surrey, England.² She was the daughter of Thomas Pullen and Elizabeth Manville.¹

     William Penfold was born circa 1743 at Angmering, Sussex, England.¹ He married Elizabeth Henley on 6 October 1765 at Angmering, Sussex, England.¹

      Her married name was Penfold.¹ Elizabeth Henley was born in 1747 at Angmering, Sussex, England.¹ She married William Penfold on 6 October 1765 at Angmering, Sussex, England.¹

     Henry Silvester was born circa 1770.¹ He married Sarah Kessell on 20 October 1787 at Hurst, Berkshire, England.¹

      Her married name was Silvester.¹ Sarah Kessell was born circa 1767.¹ She married Henry Silvester on 20 October 1787 at Hurst, Berkshire, England.¹

     Thomas Moth was born in 1845 at Cove, Farnborough, Hampshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Farnham registration office in the June quarter 1945.^2,3 He married Emily Tunnell, daughter of James Tunnell and Martha Hampton, on 7 August 1869 at St John the Baptist, Windlesham, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1869.^1,4 Thomas Moth appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 25, birthplace Cove, Hampshire.² He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 36, birthplace Cove, Hampshire.⁵ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 46, birthplace Cove, Hampshire.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 56, birthplace Cove, Hampshire.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Rosewood, High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, England, as head, age 65, married, birthplace Cove, Hampshire, England.⁸ He died on 8 March 1918 at High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, England; and his death was recorded at Windsor registation office in the March quarter 1918.^9,10 He was buried on 15 March 1918 at St Anne, Bagshot, Surrey, England.¹¹

     George Moth was baptized on 14 May 1871 at St Anne, Bagshot, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1871.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Moth and Emily Tunnell.¹ George Moth appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 19, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.⁴ He married Harriett Acott on 18 June 1898 at St Anne, Bagshot, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1898.^5,6 George Moth appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, England, as head, age 39, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.⁸ He died on 7 October 1939 at High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, England, at age 68; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Western Registration office in the December quarter 1939 at age 68.^9,10,11

     William James Moth was baptized on 15 June 1875 at St Anne, Bagshot, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1875.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Moth and Emily Tunnell.¹ William James Moth appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 16, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as William Molk, boarder, age 25, place of birth Bagshot, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Rosewood, High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, England, as son, age 36, single, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey, England.⁶ He died on 7 April 1954 at Woking, Surrey, England, at age 78; and his death was recorded at Surrey North Western Registration office in the June quarter 1954.^7,8

     Frederick John Moth was baptized on 9 December 1883 at St Anne, Bagshot, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1883.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Moth and Emily Tunnell.¹ Frederick John Moth appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Windlesham, Surrey, England, as Son, age 17, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.⁴ He married Nellie Rose Aylward on 2 August 1909 at Christ Church, Woking, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1909.^5,6 Frederick John Moth died on 3 November 1914 at Belgium at age 30; the Commonwealth War Graves Commission gives the following information:-

'In Memory of
Private FREDERICK JOHN MOTH
7368, 1st Bn., Royal Berkshire Regiment
who died
on 03 November 1914
Remembered with honour
YPRES (MENIN GATE) MEMORIAL.⁷'

     George William Moth was born on 9 April 1899 at Bagshot, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1899.^2,3 He was the son of George Moth and Harriett Acott.¹ George William Moth appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at High Street, Bagshot, Surrey, England, as son, age 11, birthplace Bagshot, Surrey.⁴ He married Jessie Alice Saffin in 1923 at Berkshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Windsor registration office in the September quarter 1923.⁵ George William Moth married Rhoda Marjorie Elizabeth Saffin in 1963 at Berkshire, England.⁶ George William Moth died on 28 March 1971 at 57 Lower Village Road, Sunninghill, Berkshire, England, at age 71; and his death was recorded at Easthampstead Registration district in the March quarter 1971.^3,7

     Archibald Hardie was born in 1765 at Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.^1,2 He married Jean Baird on 25 October 1802 at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.¹ Archibald Hardie and Jean Baird had three children born in Linlithgow: Janet Hart Hardie christened 27 September 1803, George Hardie christened 22 January 1806 and Dorothea Hardy christened 12 January 1807.¹ Archibald Hardie died in 1837 at Kinneil Mill, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.²

      Her married name was Hardie.¹ Jean Baird was born on 11 March 1787 at Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.^1,2 She married Archibald Hardie on 25 October 1802 at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.¹ Jean Baird and Archibald Hardie had three children born in Linlithgow: Janet Hart Hardie christened 27 September 1803, George Hardie christened 22 January 1806 and Dorothea Hardy christened 12 January 1807.¹

      Her married name was Burgess.¹ Emily Saunders was born on 14 August 1884 at Poplar, Middlesex, England.^2,3 She married Frank Harold Burgess, son of William Edmund Burgess and Emily Slyfield, on 3 October 1909 at St Faith, Southwark, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Wandsworth recored office in the December quarter 1909.^1,4 Emily Saunders appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 26 De Lunee Street, Kennington, London, England, as wife, age 26, birthplace Poplar, Middlesex.² She died in 1978 at London, England; and her death was recorded at Lambeth registration office in the June quarter 1978.⁵

     Charles S Burgess was born circa 1900. He married Victoria Soan, daughter of Samuel Soan and Mary Sturges, in 1924 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Southwark recored office in the December quarter 1924.¹

      Her married name was Bonsey.¹ Elizabeth Barnett was born circa 1696.² She married Robert Bonsey, son of Henry Bonsey and Mary (?), on 15 May 1718 at Woking, Surrey, England.¹

      Thomas Waltham also went by the name of Tom.¹ He was born in 1899 at St Pancras, London, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1899 in 'Pancras' Registration district.^2,1,3 He was the son of Henry Waltham and Sarah Jane Jones.¹ Thomas Waltham was photographed with his mother, sister Denise and brother Cecil circa 1901.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 215 Hampstead Road, St Pancras, London, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace St Pancras, London.⁴ He was photographed in sister, Denise's garden in London with 'Polly Waltham, his parents and 'friend' circa 1923.⁵

     Cecil Henry Waltham was born in 1898 at St Pancras, London, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1898 at 'Pancras' Registration district.^3,4,1 He was the son of Henry Waltham and Sarah Jane Jones.¹ Cecil Henry Waltham was photographed with his mother, sister Denise and brother Tom circa 1901.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 215 Hampstead Road, St Pancras, London, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace St Pancras, London.⁵ He was awarded medal(s) The National Archives contain the following WWI Campaign Medal Card:

     ' Waltham, Cecil. Army Cyclist Corps 8588 Private. Corps of Hussars 65283 Lance Corporal'

between 1914 and 1920.⁶ He died before 4 May 1923 at London, England; and his death was recorded at St Pancras Registration district in the June quarter 1923.⁷ He was buried on 4 May 1923 at St Pancras Cemetery, Camden, London, England.⁸

     Polly Waltham was born circa 1890.² She was photographed in Denise's garden with 'Polly Waltham, Mr & Mrs Waltham and Tom Waltham and friend' circa 1923 at London, England.³ She was photographed with her mother, Denise Waltham and Denise's mother circa 1931 at Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England.¹

     Herbert Harry Heffer was born on 9 October 1866 at Suffolk, England; and his birth was recorded at Plomesgate Registration district in the December quarter 1866.^3,4 He was the son of William Heffer and Emma Woods.² Herbert Harry Heffer was baptized on 2 June 1867 at Great Glemham, Suffolk, England.^5,6

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Great Glemham, Suffolk, England, as Son, age 4, birthplace Great Gelmham, Suffolk, and he was a Schoalr.⁷ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at High Street, Marylebone, London, England, as Errand Boy, age 14, birthplace Great Glemham, Suffolk. The full entry reads:

     'Dwelling:     3 High Street
     Census Place:     St Marylebone, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341031 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0138 Folio 100 Page 11
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Daniel R. ELLIOTT     M     46      M     St Pancras, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Cheesemonger 7 Men 2 Boys
Anna ELLIOTT     M     37      F     Rudham, Suffolk, England
     Rel:     Wife
Mary A. CARTER     U     24      F     Dunmow, Essex, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Servant Domestic
Stephen DOWNEY     U     23      M     Ratcliff, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Shopman
Arthur W. THOMAS     U     20      M     Ealing, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Shopman
Alfred STEVENS     U     20      M     Sandhurst, Berkshire, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Shopman
Thomas REYNOLDS     U     16      M     Bedford, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Errand Boy
Arthur LENNY     U     26      M     Yoxford, Suffolk, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Grocer
Herbert H. HIFFER     U     14      M     Glemham, Suffolk, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Errand Boy.⁸'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Great Holland, Essex, England, as Boarder, single, age 24, birthplace Glemham, Suffolk, and he worked as a Blacksmith.⁹

He married Rose Ellen Judd, daughter of Stephen Judd and Martha Ann Philbrock, on 22 August 1896 at St John The Baptist, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded in the September quarter 1896 at Rochford.^1,10,11 Herbert Harry Heffer appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 17 Ashburnham Road, Prittlewell, Essex, England, as Herbert Harry Heffer, Head, married, age 34, born Great Glemham, Suffolk, and he was working on his 'Own Account, as a 'Blacksmith etc'. No other person is recorded as being in the household.¹²

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 87 Holmesdale Road, Reigate, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 43, birthplace Great Glemham, Suffolk, and he was a Shoeing and General Smith working on his own account. His wife and four children completed the household.¹³


He served in the Great War [WWI 1914-1918], rising from Private to Sergeant, and his Medal card in The National Archives records he was in the Army Veterinary Corps, No. SE6374, who gained the British War Medal, Victory Medal, and 1915 Star, serving from 8th June 1915 in France.^14,15,16 He was photographed seated, with Farrier Clyde Abner Putt, of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and another soldier at the B.E.F. Farrier School in France during WWI. His Son, John Putt, found two photographs safely kept in his father's possessions in New Zealand after his death in the nineteen sixties. The second photograph attached to Herbert Harry Heffer's record was taken on 31 May 1917 and John Putt says that on the back was the following note:

'English Address
Far Serj. H. H. Heffer
87 Holmsdale Street
Reigate
Surrey
England.¹⁷'

He and Rose Ellen Judd lived on 29 September 1939 at Holmsdale Road, Reigate, Surrey, England; where they were on the 1939 Register, when he was a Retired General Smith.¹⁸ Herbert Harry Heffer died on 28 November 1941 at Surrey County Hospital, Redhill, Surrey, England, at age 75; and his death was recorded at Surrey South Eastern Registration district in the June quarter 1941.^19,20 His estate was probated on 2 February 1942; and the National Probate Calendar for 1942 records he was 'of 87 Holmesdale Road Reigate Surrey' and Probate was granted in Llandudno to 'Rose Ellen Heffer widow.²⁰'

     Herbert William Stephen Heffer B.E.M. was born on 3 October 1900 at Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1900 at Rochford Registration district.^1,4,5 He was the son of Herbert Harry Heffer and Rose Ellen Judd.^3,1 Herbert William Stephen Heffer B.E.M. appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Union Street, Orsett, Essex, England, as Son, age 6 months, birthplace Southend, Essex, and his relationship to the Head of the Family was [maternal] Grandson.³ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 87 Holmesdale Road, Reigate, Surrey, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Southend on Sea, Essex, and he was at school.⁶

He married Marjorie Ellen Arnell in 1929 at Middlesex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Willesden Registration district in the September quarter 1929.⁷ Herbert William Stephen Heffer B.E.M. and Marjorie Ellen Arnell lived between 1930 and 1931 at 118 Nutley Lane, Reigate, Surrey, England; and this was their address on the Electoral Register.⁸ Herbert William Stephen Heffer B.E.M. and Marjorie Ellen Arnell lived between 1932 and 1936 at 1 Springcopse Road, Reigate, Surrey, England; where they appeared on the Electoral Register.⁸ Herbert William Stephen Heffer B.E.M. and Marjorie Ellen Arnell lived between 1937 and 1945 at 40 Lesbourne Road, Reigate, Surrey, England; where they appeared on the Electoral Register and the 1939 Register.^8,9

Herbert William Stephen Heffer B.E.M. was listed in The London Gazette: 'The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to the undermentioned: —... Herbert William Stephen HEFFER, Inspector (Reigate), London Passenger Transport Board' on 9 January 1946.² He was executor to his Mother's estate and the National Probate Calendar for 1947 records Probate was granted in London to 'Herbert William Stephen Heffer sports secretary' on 28 January 1947.¹⁰ He was executor for his son Graham Edward Heffer, when Administration was granted to him as 'Herbert William Stephen Heffer, Retired Clerk' on 26 October 1967.¹¹ He died in 1990 at Surrey, England; and his death at age 90, was recorded in December 1990 at Surrey South-Eastern Registration district.¹²

     Martha Elizabeth Hayes was born in 1881 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and her birth was recorded in the June quarter 1881 at Wolverhampton Registration district.^3,1 She was the daughter of Charles Hayes and Sarah Howell.² Martha Elizabeth Hayes was baptized on 6 April 1887 at Holy Trinity, Heath Town, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England; and the family lived at Bank Street.⁴ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Bank Street, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, as Martha Hayes, Daughter, age 10, birthplace Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, and she was a Scholar.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 22 Milner Square, Islington, London, England, as Elizabeth Hayes, Niece, single, age 19, born Staffordshire, Wolverhampton.⁶