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     Alfred Watts was christened on 12 July 1840 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of James Watts and Mary Carter.¹ Alfred Watts appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as age 11, birthplace Chobham, Surrey.³ He died in 1860; and his death was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1860.⁴

      Her married name was Head.¹ Martha (?) was born circa 1720.¹ She married Richard Head circa 1746.¹ Martha (?) was buried on 8 June 1766 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹

     John Head was born circa 1766 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ He was the son of Richard Head and Martha (?).¹ John Head died before 23 May 1766. He was buried on 23 May 1766 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹

      Her married name was Taylor. Sarah Hone was christened on 11 December 1791 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Hone and Mary Graham.¹ Sarah Hone married James Taylor on 13 December 1814 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^3,4 Sarah Hone appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Chobham, Surrey, England, as Wife, age 45, birthplace Surrey.⁵

     John Hone was christened on 10 February 1794 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Hone and Mary Graham.¹

     Antonio Ferdani was born in 1904 at London, England; and his birth was recorded at Poplar registration office in the September quarter 1904.² He married Rosina Elizabeth Plummer, daughter of Reuben Thomas Plummer and Rosina Elizabeth Hiley, on 19 April 1930 at St Alphege, Greenwich, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Greenwich record office in the June quarter 1930.^1,3 Antonio Ferdani died on 23 July 1961 at 10 Seabank Avenue, Wallasey, Cheshire, England; and his death was recorded at Wirral registration office in the September quarter 1961.^4,5

      Her married name was Plummer.³ Louisa Fanny Stevens was born on 25 December 1901.² She married Henry Alfred Plummer, son of Reuben Thomas Plummer and Rosina Elizabeth Hiley, in 1925 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Greenwich record office in the September quarter 1925.³

     Elsie Violet Plummer was born on 12 March 1927 at London, England; and her birth was recorded at Greenwich record office in the March quarter 1927.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Alfred Plummer and Louisa Fanny Stevens.¹

      Her married name was Baigent.¹ Louise Warwick was born on 16 February 1880 at Kilburn, London, England.^2,3 She married Harry Baigent, son of William Baigent and Mary Ann Field, on 26 June 1909 at St Paul, Addlestone, Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1909.^1,4 Louise Warwick appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Woking, Surrey, England, as wife, age 30, birthplace Kilburn, London.² She died in 1960 at Kent, England; and her death was recorded at Tonbridge Registration district in the March quarter 1960.⁵

     Sidney Herbert Wild was born on 30 June 1910 at Berkshire, England; and his birth was recorded at Maidenhead Registration district in the September quarter 1910.^3,4 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Star Lane, Knowl Hill, Twyford, Berkshire, England, as Son of Herbert and Annie Wild, age nine months, birthplace Berkshire. His parents, two siblings and a boarder completed the household.⁵ He married Mabel Ellen Moth, daughter of Charles Albert Moth and Mabel May Collins, on 14 September 1940 at The Parish Church, Portsea, Hampshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Portsmouth Registration office in the September quarter 1940.^1,6

Sidney Herbert Wild was awarded the Royal Navy Long Service and Good conduct Medal, HMS Royal Rupert Wilhelmshaven, Royal Navy Shore Establishment.^7,8,9,10 He died on 9 May 1947 at Wilhelmshaven, Lower Saxony, Germany, at age 36; and The Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide his casualty details:-

'Able Seaman
Service No: P/JX126285
Date of Death:09/05/1947
Age:36
Regiment/Service:Royal Navy

'H.M.S. Royal Rupert
Grave Reference 3. A. 9.
Cemetery MUNSTER HEATH WAR CEMETERY

'Additional Information:Son of Herbert and Mary Wild; husband of Mabel Wild, of East Southsea, Hampshire.

'Location Information:
The city of Munster lies in the west of Germany approx 70kms to the north of Dortmund.

'Munster Heath War Cemetery is located inside the civilian cemetery Waldfriedhof Lauheide.
From the A1 Koln to Bremen motorway take exit 78 (Ausfahrt 78) MUNSTER- SUD and follow the signs for B51 TELGTE. Continue for approx 12kms and then turn left onto the B51/WARENDORFERSTRASSE direction TELGTE.
Continue for approx 4kms and turn left (CWGC sign) onto the LAUHEIDERSTRASSE. Continue for approx 2.5kms and the main entrance to the Waldfriedhof Lauheide is directly in front of you.
Continue along the main path for approx 500m and turn right at the small CWGC Signpost.
Continue for approx 200m and the cemetery is on the left.

'The cemetery address is:-
Waldfriedhof Lauheide
Lauheide 5
49291 Telgte
Germany

'GPS Location is:-
N 52 00 01
E 07 44 57

'Visiting Information
Visitors should note that vehicle access is not permitted in the Waldfriedhof and Munster Heath War Cemetery is a 15 minute walk from the main cemetery entrance.

'Wheelchair access is possible via the main entrance.

'Historical Information:
Munster Heath was on the line of the Alllied advance across northern Germany in 1945 but the majority of those buried in the cemetery died while serving with the Army of Occupation after the German surrender.

'Munster Heath Cemetery contains 589 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. There are also 277 post war graves.^11,12,4' He was buried at Munster Heath War Cemetery, Telgte, Warendorfer Landkreis, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; as Able Seaman Sidney Herbert Wild.¹³

His estate was probated on 30 December 1947; and the 1947 National Probate Calendar records he was 'of 16 Westfield-road Southsea Portsmouth' and Administration was granted at Winchester 'to Mabel Ellen Wild widow.¹¹'

      Her married name was Sawyer.¹ Elizabeth Maria Strudwick was baptized on 25 February 1867 at St Mary, West Horsley, Surrey, England.^3,2 She married Charles James Sawyer, son of Charles Sawyer and Ellen Buckland, in 1891; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1891.¹ Elizabeth Maria Strudwick appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at West Horsley, Surrey, England, as Wife Lizzie, age 24, birthplace West Horsley, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Langham, Suffolk, England, as Wife, age 34, birthplace Horsley, Surrey.⁴

     James Philbrick was also known as James Philbrook.^2,3 He was baptized on 18 October 1807 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.^2,1 He was the son of Spurgin John Philbrook and Martha Cole.² James Philbrick married Emma Suckling, daughter of Thomas Suckling and Mary (?), on 22 August 1828 at St Michael, Woodham Walter, Essex, England.⁴ James Philbrick appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at South Hanningfield, Essex, England, as age 30, born in the county, and he was an Agricultural Labourer.⁵ He died before 2 June 1845 at Chelmsford, Essex, England; and his death was recorded as James Philbrook at Chelmsford Registration district in the June quarter 1845.^6,7 He was buried on 2 June 1845 at South Hanningfield, Essex, England; and his abode was South Hanningfield.⁷

     James Ager was baptized in January 1794 at St Margaret, Downham, Essex, England; and his parents were Edward and Ann Ager (buried 25.2.1798 at Saint Margaret's Church, Downham).^2,3 He was recorded as widowed on his marriage to Emma Philbrook (née Suckling).⁴ He married Emma Suckling, daughter of Thomas Suckling and Mary (?), on 18 December 1847 at St Mary and St Edward, West Hanningfield, Essex, England; and their marriage was recorded at Chelmsford Registration district in the December qurter 1847; witnesses William Hunt and Susannah Eoe or Eve. They were both widowed and of South Hanningfield.^1,4,3 James Ager appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Great Burstead, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 48, birthplace Downham, Essex, and he was an Agricultural Labourer.⁵ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Great Burstead, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 60, birthplace Downham, Essex, and he was a Farm Labourer.⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Great Burstead, Essex, England, as Head, married, age 75, birthplace Downham, Essex, and he was an Agricultural Labourer.⁷ He died on 24 January 1880 at Essex, England; and his death as 'Husbandman', age 86, was recorded at Great Burstead, Billericay Registration district in the March quarter 1880 by the Informant his daughter transcribed as 'T Ager', but believed to be Isabella Ager.^8,9

      Her married name was Boston.³ Violet May Daburn was baptized on 28 May 1893 at St Mary, East Molesey, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Daburn and Hannah Tidbury.¹ Violet May Daburn appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at East Molesey, Surrey, England, as Daughter, age 8, birthplace Molesey, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 6 Springfield Cottages, Springfield Gardens, East Molesey, Surrey, England, as May Dabarn, daughter, age 18, birthplace Molesey, Surrey.⁴ She married Charles D Boston in 1919 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was recorded at Kingston regiustration office in the September qaurter 1919.³ Violet May Daburn died in 1924 at Surrey, England; and her death was recorded at Kingston registration office in the March quarter 1924.⁵

      Her married name was Daburn.² Cartherine Elizabeth Battle was born on 11 February 1873 at Chelmsford, Essex, England; and her birth was recorded at Chelmsford registration office in the March quarter 1873.^1,3,4 She married William Daburn, son of James Daborn and Sarah Smith, in 1900 at Cheshire, England; and their marriage was recorded at Birkenhead record office in the June quarter 1900.² Cartherine Elizabeth Battle appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, as Daughter, married, age 28, birthplace Chelmsford, Essex.¹ She died in 1948 at Cheshire, England; and her death was recorded at Wirral registration office inthe December quarter 1948.⁵

     Thomas White was born in 1848 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England; and his birth was recorded at Kingston registration office in the June quarter 1848.^2,3 He married Mary Ann Martin, daughter of William Martin and Mary Ann Budd, in 1880; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1880.¹ Thomas White appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 32, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.² He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 42, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁴ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Surbiton, Surrey, England, as Head, married, age 52, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.⁵

     Sarah Goddard was born circa 1790.¹

     Elizabeth Glasier was christened on 17 December 1744 at Horsell, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Glasier.¹

     Asher HaLevi Lazarus was born circa 1770.³ He married Betsy Jones, daughter of Moses Abraham Jones and Hannah Hamilberg, circa 1800.³

      Her married name was Jacob.^8,5,9 Leah Jones Myer was born on 1 July 1846 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and her birth as Leah Myer was recorded at Hereford Registration district in the September quarter 1846.^10,5,11,12 She was the daughter of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones.^5,6,7 Leah Jones Myer appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 at Bye Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Daughter, age 4, birthplace Hereford.¹³ She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Daughter, age 14, birthplace Hereford.¹⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 53 Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Daughter, age 24, birthplace, Hereford.¹⁵


She and Alexander Moss Jacob were the subject of the following document held in Cornwall Records Office: 'Pre-nuptial settlement. Alex. Jacob of Maida Vale, Mdx., esq., Leah Myer of Hereford, spr., to Hermann Hen. Myer of Lime Street, London, gent., on marriage between Alex. J. and Leah M. 1/5th share in estate of Moses Jacob Jacob, with furniture in Alex. J's house in Maida Vale' on 23 August 1875.¹⁶ Leah Jones Myer married Alexander Moss Jacob on 24 August 1875 at The Green Dragon, Broad Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1875 at Cheltenham Registration district.^{8,5,17,9,7,18}


Leah Jones Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Wife, age 34, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Wife, age 44, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire.¹⁹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Wife, age 54, born Hereford.²⁰ She was executrix for her Mother and the 1902 National Probate Calendar records she was 'of 9 Mowbray-road Brondesbury Middlesex widow' and Administration was granted in London 'to Leah Jacob (wife of Alexander Jacob)' on 14 April 1902.²¹ She was executrix for her Husband and the 1903 National Probate Calendar records that he was 'of 9 Mowbray Road Brondesbury and of Wapping High Street both in Middlesex' and that Probate was granted at London to 'Leah Jacob widow'. on 3 June 1903.²² She was listed as Mrs A Jacob, and was one of the 'Contributors to the Sick Room Helps Society 1907-8' between 1907 and 1908 at 3 Cleveland Square, Westminster, London, England.²³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 3 Cleveland Square, Paddington, London, England, as Head, age 64, widow, birthplace Hereford, and she had Private Means. Of her six children born alive, all but one were still living. Three sons, one daughter, a housemaid and a cook completed the household.²⁴ She was executrix of her cousin's estate and The 1916 National Probate Calendar records:

'Jones Frances Elizabeth of 6 Trafalgar-place Brynmill Swansea spinster died 23 August 1915 Administration London 17 August to Leah Jacob Widow.' on 17 August 1916.²⁵ She lived between 1929 and 1933 at 14 Westbourne Terrace, Westminster, London, England; where she appeared on the London Electoral Register with Lisbet and Edwin Ellis Jacob.²⁶ She died on 22 August 1933 at 14 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, England, at age 87; and her death was registered as Leah J Jacob, at Maldon Registration district, Essex, in the September quarter 1933, at age 87.^27,5,28,29 Her estate was probated; and the 1933 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Jacob Leah of 14 Westbourne-terrace Hyde Park Middlesex widow died 22 August 1933 at the Old Cottage Creeksea near Burnham-on-Crouch Essex Probate London 24 October to George Grenville Jacob merchant Edwin Ellis Jacob esquire and Ernest Melbourne Halsted merchant.³⁰'

     Alexander Moss Jacob was born on 8 November 1841 at Falmouth, Cornwall, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1841 at Falmouth Registration district.^5,6,7,1 He was the Son of Moss Jacob Jacobs (1812-1860)and Frances Emanuel (1812-1875).^3,8,9,10 He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, England, as Son, age 9, Scholar, birthplace Falmouth.^11,12,13 He was a Gold Prospector in British Columbia, Canada circa 1859.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Falmouth, Cornwall, England, as Son, age 19, birthplace Falmouth, Cornwall, and he was a Shopman to Outfitter.¹⁵ He lived after 7 April 1861 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁶ He is listed in the Cornwall Record Office 'Copy will of Frances Jacob of Marda Hill, Mddx., wid. of Moses J. of Falmouth, outfitter and silversmith. - Estates in trust for dau. Ann J. and Sarah J., dau. Connie and sons Michael and Alex' on 12 January 1870.¹⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 20 Warwick Road, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 29, birthplace Falmouth, Cornwall, and he was a Merchant.¹⁸ He was executor for his Mother and the 1875 National Probate Calendar reads that she was 'late of 20 Warwick-road Maida Hill in the County of Middlesex' where she died and her Will with a Codicil was 'proved at the Principal Registry by Michael Jacob of 10 Rue Bèranger Paris in France Commission Agent Alexander Jacob of 36 and 37 Ely-place and Charterhouse-street Holborn Viaduct in the said County Wholesale Optician and Samuel Jacob Arwenack-street Falmouth in the County of Cornwall Jeweller the Sons of the Executors' on 9 February 1875.¹⁹ He and Leah Jones Myer were the subject of the following document held in Cornwall Records Office: 'Pre-nuptial settlement. Alex. Jacob of Maida Vale, Mdx., esq., Leah Myer of Hereford, spr., to Hermann Hen. Myer of Lime Street, London, gent., on marriage between Alex. J. and Leah M. 1/5th share in estate of Moses Jacob Jacob, with furniture in Alex. J's house in Maida Vale' on 23 August 1875.²⁰ Alexander Moss Jacob married Leah Jones Myer, daughter of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones, on 24 August 1875 at The Green Dragon, Broad Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1875 at Cheltenham Registration district.^{21,5,22,23,24,25}


Alexander Moss Jacob was mentioned in the following document held at Cornwall Record Office: 'Grant. Anna Jacob of Kentish Town, spr., Michael Jacob of Paris, merchant, Herman Hen. Myer of London, Alex. Jacob of Maida Vale, merchant, and w. Leah, Geo. Joseph Levi of Maida Hill, merchant, and w. Sarah, Lawrence Jacob of London, merchant, to Sam. Jacob, of Falmouth, jeweller. Property on n.e. of Arwennack Street, with shop, buildings and rights of way' on 10 April 1876.²⁶ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Head, married, age 39, birthplace Falmouth, Cornwall, and he was a Rag Merchant. The full entry reads:

     'Dwelling:     11 Randolph Gardens
     Census Place:     Paddington, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341002 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0008 Folio 121 Page 13
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Alexander JACOBS     M     39      M     Falmouth, Cornwall, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Rag Merchant
Leah JACOBS     M     34      F     Herefore, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Wife
     Occ:     Rag Merchant Wife
George G. JACOBS     U     3      M     Kilburn, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Edwin E. JACOBS     U     2      M     Kilburn, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Anna F. JACOBS     U     2      F     Kilburn, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
Laura J. PATTIT     U     23      F     Ipswich, Suffolk, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic Nurse
Elizabeth ENGLAND     U     17      F     Watford, Hertford, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic General Servan
Emma COLE     U     28      F     London City Of, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic General Servan
Leah PHILLIPS     W     40      F     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Visitor
     Occ:     Retired Gentlewoman.²⁷'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Head, married, age 49, birthplace Falmouth, Cornwall, and he was an Employer and his occupation may read 'Paper Shop Merchant'. He was living with his Wife Leah, Sons Edwin, George and Victor, and Daughters Anna/Hannah and Lisbeth. Also in the household was two Domestic Servants: a Clerk and a Housemaid.²⁸

He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Head, married, age 59, born Falmouth, Cornwall, and he was an Employer and a Rag Merchant. He was living with his Wife Leah, Sons George and Edwin, Daughters Harriet and Lisbet, and his Mother-in-law Hannah Myer. Also in the household was a Nurse Companion and two Domestic Servants: Cook and Housemaid.²⁹

He was listed in the 1902 Phone Book as 'Jacob Alex & Co., Rag, Paper Merchts, Wapping' number 'Avenue 2781'. The firm was carried on by his sons up until at least 1946.³⁰ He died on 2 May 1903 at 9 Mowbray Road, Brondesbury, Middlesex, England, at age 61; and his death was registered in the June quarter 1903 at Hendon Registration district.^31,32,7 His estate was probated on 3 June 1903; and the 1903 National Probate Calendar records that he was 'of 9 Mowbray Road Brondesbury and of Wapping High Street both in Middlesex' and that Probate was granted at London to 'Leah Jacob widow.³²'

      Hermann Henry Myer was also known as Herman Henry Myer.^4,5 He was born on 18 May 1852 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1852 at Hereford Registration district.^6,7,8,5 He was the son of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones.^1,3 Hermann Henry Myer appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Hereford.⁹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 9 East Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Brother to Head [Sydney Myer], age 18, birthplace Hereford, and he was a 'Solicitor's Articled Clerk.¹⁰' He was named in the following document held in Cornwall Records Office: 'Pre-nuptial settlement. Alex. Jacob of Maida Vale, Mdx., esq., Leah Myer of Hereford, spr., to Hermann Hen. Myer of Lime Street, London, gent., on marriage between Alex. J. and Leah M. 1/5th share in estate of Moses Jacob Jacob, with furniture in Alex. J's house in Maida Vale' on 23 August 1875.¹¹ He was mentioned in the following document held at Cornwall Record Office: 'Grant. Anna Jacob of Kentish Town, spr., Michael Jacob of Paris, merchant, Herman Hen. Myer of London, Alex. Jacob of Maida Vale, merchant, and w. Leah, Geo. Joseph Levi of Maida Hill, merchant, and w. Sarah, Lawrence Jacob of London, merchant, to Sam. Jacob, of Falmouth, jeweller. Property on n.e. of Arwennack Street, with shop, buildings and rights of way' on 10 April 1876.¹² He appeared as 'Agent for Petitioner, Elizabeth, styling herself Dowager Lady Huntingtower' in the Dysart Peerage Case at the House of Lords, Lords Committee for Priviledges, as recorded in the Lords' Journal in March 1881.¹³ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 1 East Park Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, England, as Brother to Head [Sydney Myer], age 28, unmarried, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a Solicitor.⁶ He married Gertrude Solomon in 1889 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1889 at Paddington Registration district.^14,1,15,2 Hermann Henry Myer was a Great Western Railway Shareholder in 1891.¹⁶ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 24 Pembridge Villas, Kensington, London, England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was an Employer and a Solicitor. He was living with his Wife Gertrude, and his Daughter Hilda. Also in the household was three Domestic Servants: Nurse, Cook and Housemaid.¹⁷

He was described in 'The History of the Bayswater Synagogue 1863-1963' as:

     'a well-known member of the synagogue and brother of Horatio Myer, MP'

     'By the 1900s, attendance at service at Bayswater was decreasing ... Herman Myer, of Pembridge Villas, was asked to chair a committee to consider improvements to the Bayswater services'. The committee produced four main suggestions.¹⁸

He lived between 1901 and 1909 at 46 London Wall, City of London, London, England; as a Solicitor and he was also listed as living at 29 Linden Gardens.¹⁹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 29 Linden Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Head, married, age 48, born Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a Solicitor.²⁰ He died on 15 November 1909 at 29 Linden Gardens, Bayswater, London, England, at age 57; and his death was registered at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1909, at age 57.^21,5 His estate was probated; and the 1909 National Probate Calendar records:

'Myer Hermann Henry of 46 and 47 London Wall London died 15 November 1909 at 29 Linden-gardens Bayswater Middlesex Probate London 11 December to Gertrude Myer widow.²²'

      Her married name was Myer.³ Gertrude Solomon was born on 9 December 1865 at City of London, London, England; and her birth was recorded at St Luke Registration district in the March quarter 1866.^3,4,5,6 She married Hermann Henry Myer, son of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones, in 1889 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1889 at Paddington Registration district.^7,1,8,9 Gertrude Solomon appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 24 Pembridge Villas, Kensington, London, England, as Wife, age 25, birthplace London.¹⁰ She was is described in 'The History of the Bayswater Synagogue 1863-1963' as being the person:

     'who married Herman Myer, a well-known member of the synagogue and brother of Horatio Myer, MP.¹¹'

She lived between 1901 and 1911 at 29 Linden Gardens, London, England; where she was listed in the 1910 Phone Book as 'Myer Mrs Hermann H' after her husband's death in 1909.¹² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 29 Linden Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Wife, age 35, born City of London.⁴ She was executrix to her husband and the 1909 National Probate Calendar records:

'Myer Hermann Henry of 46 and 47 London Wall London died 15 November 1909 at 29 Linden-gardens Bayswater Middlesex Probate London 11 December to Gertrude Myer widow.' on 11 December 1909.¹³ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 29 Linden Gardens, Bayswater, Notting Hill, London, England, as Head, widowed, age 45, birthplace London, with three children born alive and three children still living. The household contained her three children, a Cook, a Housemaid and a Maid.¹⁴ She lived between 2 March 1920 and 4 March 1920 at 95 Oakwood Court, Kensington, London, England.^15,16 She lived on 29 September 1939 at Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England; where she appeared on the 1939 Register.¹⁷ She lived in 1952 at 31 Princes House, Kensington Park Road, Kensington, London, England.¹⁸ She died on 8 August 1964 at Kensington, London, England, at age 98; and her death was registered in the September quarter 1964 at Kensington Registration district, at age 98. She was a Widow of 31 Princes House, Kensington Park Road, London, W.11.^19,20 Her estate was probated on 9 September 1964; and the 1964 National Probate Calendar records Gertrude Myer was 'of 31 Princes House Kensington Park Road Kensington London W.11 widow' and Probate was granted in London 'to Henry Dennis Myer solicitor and Denis Edgar Samuel tanner.²¹' She left a will on 15 September 1964; A notice appeared in the London Gazette Issue 43436 published on the 15 September 1964 concerning her estate; her 'Personal Representatives' being Henry Dennis Myer and Denis Edgar Samuel.²²

      Horatio Myer was also known as Horatio Jones Myer.⁴ He was born on 7 June 1850 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and his birth was registered at Hereford Registration district in the September quarter 1850. See Wikipedia for an article on his life.^{5,6,7,8,9,3,4} He was the son of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones.² Horatio Myer appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 at Bye Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Oratio Myers, Son, age 10 months, birthplace Hereford.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Hereford.¹¹ He was 'Engaged in wool trade, 1869-1875, and in shipping iron trade, 1876-1884; iron founder, 1876-1903; Member for Kennington, LCC, 1889-1904; MP (L) North Lambeth, 1906-1910'. He published a pamphlet on 'Taxation of Landlords' in 1869.⁸ He was believed to be referred to here:

'On 1st November 1876 Horatio Myer set up business in Vauxhall, London producing iron bedsteads and mattresses of woven wire...'

'Today Myer's are still manufacturing "comfortable beds" in their modern premises in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The site occupies 300,000 sqft on a 13 acre plot. This makes Myer's one of the largest manufacturing businesses in Huntingdon'

[Horatio's brother Granville Myer appears to have been a Bedstead Manufacturer in the 1901 census, so was apparently connected with the business around the turn of the century. His nephew Reginald Myer was an Assistant Manager in his father Granville's Bedstead Manufacturing company.]

A further biography gives the following information:

'On 1st November 1876 Horatio Myer (1850-1816) [sic] set up business in Vauxhall Walk, London producing iron bedsteads, brass bedsteads, iron cots and bedchairs. Horatio was the son of Abraham Myer of Cheltenham, a first generation settler from the Rhineland. Abraham set up business in Hereford as a pawnbroker, which developed into a jewellery, silversmith, watchmaker and clothing establishment. Abraham naturalised as a British citizen and even became a local town councillor!

At age nineteen Horatio entered the wool trade but by the time he was twenty-six he had moved to London to set up his own business. Why he decided on bedstead making is not clear but once he had his choice of a London base was for good sound commercial reasons. At the time Birmingham was the bedstead making capital of the UK but the biggest market was in the rapidly expanding London and the South East. So locating in London with its good road and rail connections saved on expensive transport costs.

Iron bedsteads had been made in Broad Street (now Black Prince Road) by John Thomas Butler and Joseph Smith till they sold their business to Arthur Smith in June 1874. Arthur Smith then moved the business the short distance to the Vauxhall Walk premises on Lady Day 1875 but sold it to Horatio on 1st November 1876. The Company name and the original name "Surrey Ironworks" still remains in mosaic on the outside of the main factory building.

It's probable that Horatio borrowed to raise the initial purchase price and working capital as the 1885 accounts show loans from his brother Grenville (who was running the family jewellery business), a £1000 from Charles Samuel and £6000 from his father in law Henry Joseph. The profits were shared equally between Horatio, Grenville and Henry. The family business became a limited company in 1901 with the family holding all the shares.

Apart from iron bedsteads the company also made brass ones and it seems anything else that brought in a profit including dumb-bells, scale weights, drainpipes, guttering, security grills and 'corset spirals'. Never the less Horatio managed to get involved with a corn and forage merchants, wine merchants and the Crown Iron Foundry in Peckham as well as becoming MP for North Vauxhall in 1906.

In 1911 a subsidiary company 'The Metal Trades Auxiliary Supply Co. Ltd' was set up in Bow to circumvent a price fixing group call the Metal Bedstead Association and various restrictive trade agreements between the Association and a trade union. Myers became a staunch opponent of the Association. The Bow company made brass and other bed components as well as photographic accessories, non-spill oil lamps and aeroplane parts till it closed in 1924.

Historically the joints of metal bedsteads had been formed in individual, single use, sand moulds by traditional casting techniques but technological advances around 1840 meant that reusable metal moulds revolutionised production techniques. The individual tubes making up the bed head or foot were now clamped upside down into a solidly made jig by the reusable moulds, then white hot molten casting metal was poured into the moulds (see foundry photo). After setting the now solid bed head was released from the moulds and cleaned up. Having been made upside down the 'pip' left by the filling hole was on the underside of the joint so less noticeable to the customer. The joints holding the bedsides to the bed head and foot uprights were often made of cast iron dovetail joins. At Vauxhall the mornings in the foundry were taken up trimming and cleaning the previous days work and the afternoons with the moulding process.

The mattress platform in the early beds was often simply made from metal lathes set out in various patterns. Around the turn of the century the metal lathes were replaced by various sprung wire mesh platforms often with arrangements to keep the mesh taught. The first mattress of "woven wire" was developed and added to the range in 1894 ...

The company had 19 employees in 1877 (turnover £6100), 84 in 1906 (turnover £50,398) rising to 224 in 1914 (turnover £106,600).^{12,13,14,15,8,16} '

He married Esther Joseph on 28 November 1877 at 2 Lauderdale Road, Maida Vale, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1877 at Kensington registration district.^17,18,19,8 Horatio Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Head, age 30, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was an 'Iron Founder'. The full entry reads:      

'Dwelling:     5 Randolph Gs
     Census Place:     Paddington, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341002 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0008 Folio 120 Page 11
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Horatio MYER     M     30      M     Hereford, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Iron Founder
Esther MYER     M     25      F     Birmingham, Warwick, England
     Rel:     Wife
     Occ:     Iron Founder Wife
Leslie H. MYERS (MYER)     U     2      M     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Humphery M. MYERS (MYER)     U     1      M     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Alice BATES     U     25      F     Lewes, Sussex, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic General
Annie WORKMAN     U     38      F     Stroud, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic Nurse
Emily SELF     U     19      F     Kilburn, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic Nurse.⁵'

He was advertising in the Situations Vacant column of The Birmingham Daily Post as follows: 'Bedstead Trade.—A good Painter Wanted.—Apply to Horatio Myer and Co., Surrey Ironworks and Brass and Iron Bedstead Manufactory, 97 (late 124), Vauxhill Walk, Lambeth, London, S.E.' on 28 May 1881.²⁰ He was in the news as published in Lloyds Weekly Newspaper 'The Powers of the Petroleum Acts. In the interests of public safety it is necessary that the Petroleum Acts should be strictly enforced. The conviction of Horatio Myer, of Vauxhall-walk, who was fined 20l. yesterday for keeping a hundred gallons of naphtha on his premises without a licence, may prove a warning to users or sellers of this dangerous combustible. One of the grounds of defence was that the defendant was not aware that naphtha used in trade came within the definition of the Petroleum Act. This plea was of course, absurd, and the fact of a serious accident having already taken place on his premises from an explosion of the stuff ought to have suggested to Mr Myer the danger of transgressing the Act. It cannot be too widely known that the illicit storage of dangerous oils is liable to be punished by a cumulative fine of 20l. a day, and Mr Myer may think himself fortunate that the Board of Works was satisfied to vindicate its authority by pressing for a penalty for one day only.' on 19 July 1885.^21,22 He appeared in the Daily News in the following item regarding his political career: ' The County Councils... Kennington—At a meeting of independent Radicals Mr Horatio Myer was unanimously adopted as the Reform and Radical candidate for the Kennington Division...' on 4 January 1889.²³ He subsequently appeared in a more detailed item in The Daily News headed again 'The County Councils', '...Lambeth.—The borough of Lambeth with 34,038 voters, is divided into four divisions.—North Lambeth, Kennington, Brixton and Norwood. In the Kennington Division the Radicals have brought forward as their candidate Mr Horatio Myer, a large employer of labour, in place of Mr. Ritchie, who has retired from the contest...' on 7 January 1889.²⁴ He was advertising in the Situations Vacant column of The Birmingham Daily Post as follows: 'Bedstead Trade.—Brass Rail Makers Wanted: Iron Rail Casters Wanted. The above to work with seventy-five men not in the union, and to replace twelve men called out by the union.— Horatio Myer and Co., 83-97, Vauxhill Walk, Albert Embankment, London, S.E.' and the same advertisement was repeated two days later on 26 June 1890.²⁵ He was advertising in the Situations Vacant column of The Birmingham Daily Post as follows: 'Bedstead Trade.—No more Railcasters Required.—Two Brassfinishers and one good Lacqueress Wanted.— Apply to Horatio Myer and Co., Brass and Iron Bedstead Manufacturers, Surrey Iron Works, Vauxhall, London.' on 10 July 1890.²⁶ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Head, married, age 40, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire and he was an Employer and 'Iron founder and London County Councillor'. He was living with his Wife Esther and Sons Charles, Horace, Humphrey and Leslie. Also in the household was a visiting German Governess and two Domestic Servants: Cook and Housemaid.²⁷

He was referred to in 'The History of the Bayswater Synagogue 1863-1963', Chapter 1 'Bayswater Synagogue Begins' as follows:

     '.. Nelson Samuel, was a Warden at the beginning of the century. With Nelson Samuel in the "box" were Horatio Myer, MP., and Joseph Moss. People referred to them as the "clock and ornaments": Nelson Samuel being of short, stocky build, and the other two tall and thin.²⁸'

He lived between 1901 and 1915 at 64 Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London, England; and he was sometimes listed as J.P.^29,8,30 He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 64 Maida Vale, Marylebone, London, England, as Head, married, age 50, born Hereford, Herefordshire, and his occupation has been transcribed as 'Iron Founder Etc Etc.^31,32' He was mentioned in the Jewish Chronicle as 'Horatio Myer, Liberal candidate at general election. (which he won until lost at election of 1910). Born Hereford 1850, attended Rev R. I. Cohen's school at Dover. Member of Bayswater Synagogue. Represented Kennington in 1st LCC. Manufactures metal bed-steads' on 12 January 1906.³³ He was executor to his wife with sons Leslie Henry Myer and Humphrey Michael Myer. on 6 March 1906.³⁴ He was listed as Horatio Myer, one of the 'Contributors to the Sick Room Helps Society 1907-8' between 1907 and 1908 at 64 Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London, England.³⁵ He was recorded in Hansard for speeches in the House of Commons as a Member and for example its records read: 'First recorded, on May 6, 1909 Dover Harbour: (Mr. HORATIO MYER Is there any truth in the statement that owing to currents it is dangerous for men-of-war to enter the harbour at times?). By year, 8 in total: 1909. Last recorded, on September 23, 1909 Motor Vehicles (Speed Limit): (Mr. HORATIO MYER Is the hon. Gentleman aware that some of the tramcars pass along the Embankment at the rate of more than 20 miles an hour?).³⁶' He lived in 1910 at Font Hill, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England.⁹ He died on 1 January 1916 at 64 Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London, England, at age 65; and his death was registered at Marylebone Registration district in the March quarter 1916, at age 65. An obituary was published in the Jewish Chronicle of 7 January 1916.^{14,37,38,39,40} He left a will on 10 May 1916; which was proved on 10 May 1916. The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 29618 published on the 9 June 1916':

     'HORATIO MYER, Deceased.
     Pursuant to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chapter 35, entitled "An Act to further amend the Law of Property and to relieve Trustees." NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and other persons having any debts, claims or demands against the estate of Horatio Myer late of "Fonthill," Henley-on-Thames, in the county of Oxford,and 64, Maida-vale, in the county of London, Justice of the Peace (who died on the 1st day of January, 1916, and whose will was proved in the Principal Registry of the Probate Division of His Majesty's High Court of Justice, on the 10th day of May,1916, by Leslie Henry Myer, Humphrey Michael Myer, and Horace Stuart Myer, three of the executors therein named), are hereby required to send particulars in writing, of their debts, claims or demands to us, the undersigned, as Solicitors to the said executors, on or before the 1st day of July,1916, after which date the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the debts, claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice; and that they will not be liable for the assets, or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person or persons of whose debt, claim or demand they shall not then have had notice.—Dated this 31st day of May,1916. ADLER and PEROWNE, 46 and 47, London Wall, 002 E.C., Solicitors for the said Executors.^37,8,40'

     Esther Joseph also went by the name of Ettie.⁴ Her married name was Myer.⁵ She was born in 1855 at Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; and her birth was recorded at Birmingham Registration district in the June quarter 1855.^5,6,7 She was the daughter of Henry Joseph (b. circa 1815, d. 16 April 1899) and Maria Samuel (b. 1816, d. 7 Nov 1897).^{8,9,10,11,12,13,14} She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 144 Hockley Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Birmingham, Warwickshire, and she was a Scholar.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 2 Sunderland Crescent, Paddington, London, England, as Daughter, age 15, birthplace Birmingham, Warwickshire.¹⁵ She was photographed in a head and shoulders portrait circa 1875.¹⁶ She married Horatio Myer, son of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones, on 28 November 1877 at 2 Lauderdale Road, Maida Vale, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1877 at Kensington registration district.^17,18,11,19 Esther Joseph appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Wife, age 25, birthplace Birmingham, Warwickshire, and she was an 'Iron Founder['s] Wife.²' She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Wife, age 35, birthplace Birmingham, Warwickshire.²⁰ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 64 Maida Vale, Marylebone, London, England, as Wife, age 45, born Birmingham, Warwickshire.²¹ She died on 14 November 1905 at 64 Maida Vale, Maida Vale, London, England; and her death was registered in the December quarter 1905 at Marylebone Registration district, at age 50.^22,5,23 Her estate was probated on 6 March 1906; and her Executors were Horatio Myer, Leslie Henry Myer and Humphrey Michael Myer.²⁴

      Grenville David Myer was also known as Granville David Myer.⁶ He was born on 9 December 1847 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1848 at Hereford Registration district.^7,1,8,9,10 He was the son of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones.³ Grenville David Myer appeared on the census of 31 March 1851 at Bye Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Hereford.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Hereford.¹² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 53 Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Son, age 22, birthplace Hereford, and he was a Silversmith and Pawnbroker like his Father.¹³ He was beneficiar with his widowed mother and his stepbrother Sidney of his father's will on 28 October 1872.¹⁴ He was listed in Littlebury's Directory and Gazetteer of Herefordshire 1876-7 under Public Officers as Messrs Grenville Myer and George Walter Stephens, Auditors.¹⁵ He married Rachel Matilda Simmons on 16 January 1878 at 1 Bentick Street, Cavendish Street, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1878 at Kensington Registration district.

The following announcement was published: 'Marriage 16.1.1878 at 1 Bentick Street, Cavendish Square, W., by Rev. the Chief Rabbi, assisted by Revs. I. Samuel and R Harris, youngest daughter of I. Simmons, Esq. of 41 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, W., to Grenville D Myer of Hereford.^{16,17,18,19,20,21}'

Grenville David Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Head, age 33, birthplace St Peters Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a Silversmith and Pawnbroker. The full entry reads:

     'Dwelling:     10 Commercial St
     Census Place:     Hereford St Peter, Hereford, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341625 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2594 Folio 33 Page 2
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Grenville MYER     M     33      M     St Peters, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Silversmith & Pawnbroker
Ree MYER     M     22      F     Manchester
     Rel:     Wife
Gertrude MYER          2      F     St Peters, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Daur
Leonard MYER          2 m     M     St Peters, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Son
Regenald MYER          1      M     St Peters, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Son
Emma COLLIN     U     17      F     Tewkesbury, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Servant (Domestic)
Anne WENT     U     15      F     Bishop Frome, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Servant Domestic
Alice BAKER     U     18      F     Presteign
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Servant Domestic.⁷'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 70 Carlton Hill, Marylebone, London, England, as Head, married, age 43, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was an Employer and a Wine Merchant. He was living with his Wife Rachel, Daughter Gertrude and Sons Reginald, Leonard and George. Also in the household were two Domestic Servants: Cook and Housemaid.²²

He lived between 1901 and 1917 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England.^23,24,25,26 He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Head, married, age 53, born Hereford, and he was a Bedstead Manufacturer. [Myer's Beds is believed to have been started by his brother Horatio Myer in 1876]. He was living with his Wife Rachel, Sons Reginald, Leonard and George, and Daughter Gertrude. Also in the household there were two Domestic Servants.²⁷

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Head, married 1878, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, age 53, and he was a Company Director at Bedstead Factory, married 33 years. He was living with his Wife, Sons: Leonard and Val, a Cook and two General Domestic Servants.²⁸ He witnessed the marriage of Valerie Maud Jessel and Leonard Isaac Myer F.R.C.S. on 12 July 1915 at West London Synagogue, 34 Upper Berkeley Street, Edgware Road, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1915 at Marylebone Registration district. Their marriage record contains the following information:

'Bride - Surname: JESSEL
Given Name(s): Valerie Maud
Previous Surname:
Age: 25
Condition: Spinster
Rank or Profession: -
Address: 52 Cambridge Terrace, Paddington, London
Groom - Surname: MYER
Given Name(s): Leonard
Age: 34
Condition: Bachelor
Rank or Profession: F.R.C.S.
Address: Albany Mansions, Cambridge Circus, St. Martin, London'

Their marriage was also announced in The Times two days later.^29,30,31

Grenville David Myer died on 1 September 1918 at 6 Buckhurst Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England, at age 70; and his death was registered at Battle Registration district in the September quarter 1918.^4,32,33 He was the subject of an obituary in The 'Bexhill-on-Sea Observer', East Sussex, which partially states 'The death of Mr Grenville Myer, of the firm of Horatio Myer, Vauxhall Ironworks, took place few days ago at Buckhurst-road. The funeral was at the Jewish Cemetery Willesden...' on 14 September 1918.^34,35 His estate was probated; and the 1919 National Probate Calendar records: 'Myer Grenville of 157 Sutherland-avenue Maida Vale Middlesex died 1 September 1918 at 6 Buckhurst-road Bexhill Sussex Probate London 7 January 1919 to Reginald Myer lieutenant H.M. Army Leonard Isaac Myer M.D. and Reginald Benjamin Simmons Lewis solicitor.³⁶' He left a will; and the following notice was published in 'The London Gazette Issue 31143 published on the 24 January 1919':

     'GRENVILLE MYER, Deceased. Pursuant to the Statute 22nd and 23rd Victoria, chapter 35, intituled "An Act to further amend the Law of Property and to relieve Trustees." NOTICE is hereby given, that all creditors and other persons (having any debts, claims or demands against the estate of Grenviile Myer, late of 157, Sutherland-avenue, Maida Vale, in the county of Middlesex (who died on the 1st day of September, 1918, at 6, Buckhurst-road, Bexhilll, in the county of Sussex, and whose will was proved in the Principal Probate Registry of His Majesty's High Court of Justice, on the 7th day of January, 1919, by Reginald Myer, Leonard Isaac Myer and Reginald Benjamin Simmons Lewis, the executors named in the said will), are hereby required to send particulars, in writing, of their debts, claims or demands to us, the undersigned, as Solicitors to the said executors, on or before the 1st day of March, 1919, after which date the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased among the persons entitled thereto, having regard only to the debts, claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice; and that they will not be liable (for the assets, or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person or persons of whose debt, claim or demand they shall not then have had notice.—Dated this 20th day of January, 1919. ADLER and PEROWNE, 46 and 47, London Wall, E.G.2, Solicitors for the said Executors (001).³⁷'

      Rachel Matilda Simmons was also known as Rachel Maud Simmons.⁶ Rachel Matilda Simmons also went by the name of Ree/Ray.^7,3,8,9 She was born on 23 April 1858 at Manchester, Lancashire, England; and her birth was recorded at Manchester Registration district in the June quarter 1858.^7,10,11,5,12 She was the daughter of Mr Isaac Simmons, recorded in Bayswater, London, in 1878.^13,14 She appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at The Temple, Cheetham, Lancashire, England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire. Her parents Isaac (Silversmith) and Kate Simmons, three siblings and two servants completed the household.¹⁵ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Paddington, London, England, as Scholar, age 13, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire.¹⁶ As of 16 January 1878, her married name was Myer.¹⁷ She married Grenville David Myer, son of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones, on 16 January 1878 at 1 Bentick Street, Cavendish Street, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the March quarter 1878 at Kensington Registration district.

The following announcement was published: 'Marriage 16.1.1878 at 1 Bentick Street, Cavendish Square, W., by Rev. the Chief Rabbi, assisted by Revs. I. Samuel and R Harris, youngest daughter of I. Simmons, Esq. of 41 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, W., to Grenville D Myer of Hereford.^{2,18,14,19,20,21}'

Rachel Matilda Simmons appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Wife, age 22, birthplace Manchester.⁷ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 70 Carlton Hill, Marylebone, London, England, as Wife, age 32, birthplace Manchester.²² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Wife, age 42, born Manchester.²³ She was listed as Mrs G Myer, and was one of the 'Contributors to the Sick Room Helps Society 1907-8' at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England.²⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Wife, age 52, birthplace Manchester, 4 children born alive and all still living.²⁵

As of 1923, her married name was Talbot.^13,26 She married William Talbot (born 25 February 1871 died 12 December 1957 at Brighton, Sussex) and their marriage was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1923 in 1923 at London, England.^{13,26,27,28,12} She lived on 29 September 1939 at 109 Marine Parade, Brighton, Sussex, England; where she was on the 1939 Register with her second husband, William M. Talbot, who was recorded as an East Indian Merchant.¹² She died on 29 August 1947 at 11a Belle Vue Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England, at age 89; and her death was registered in the September quarter 1947 at Brighton Registration district, at age 85. Her address was 109 Marine Parade, Brighton, Sussex, Wife of William Talbot.^29,13,30,31 Her estate was probated; and Probate was granted at London on 4 December 1947 'to Henry Dennis Myer solicitor and George Valentine Samuel Myer architect'. A notice concerning her estate appeared in The London Gazette published on 23 December 1947 with contact information given as 'Montagu's and Cox & Cardale, 56-88, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.4, Solicitors. (Henry Dennis Myer and George Valentine Samuel Myer)'. It was also published in The Times on 10 January 1948.^32,33,31

      Josephine Ada Myer was also known as Ada Josephine Myer.⁶ Josephine Ada Myer was also known as Adah Myer.⁷ Her married name was Moses/Mostyn.^1,8 She was born on 28 December 1853 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and her birth, as Josephinea Ada Myer, was recorded at Hereford and Dore Registration district in the March quarter 1854.^6,9,7,10 She was the daughter of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones.^3,5 Josephine Ada Myer appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Josephine A Myer, Daughter, age 7, birthplace Hereford.¹¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 53 Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Daughter, age 17, birthplace Hereford.² She was probably the 'AJM' who donated a sanctification cup to the Cheltenham Hebrew Congregation in memory of her father Abraham Myer of Hereford and was described by Torode as 'Mrs Moses.¹²'

She married Arthur Abraham Moses on 13 November 1873 at Howletts Room, Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and the marriage of Arthur A Moses and Josephine Ada Myer was registered in the December quarter 1873 at Cheltenham Registration district.

The following birth announcements were subsequently published for Arthur A Moses of 172 High Street, Cheltenham:

19.11.1874 a daughter
31.12.1875 a son
8.12.1876 a daughter
11.10.1878 a son
31.12.1879 a son.^{1,7,13,14,15,16}

Josephine Ada Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Josephine A, Wife, age 29, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and she was an Iron Merchant's Wife.¹⁷ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 85 Fordwych Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Josephine A Mostyn, Wife, age 37, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire.¹⁸ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Ada J Mostyn, Wife, age 46, born Hereford, Herefordshire.⁶ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Kilburn, London, England, as Ada Mostyn, Wife, age 57, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and she had eight children born alive and eight children still living.¹⁹ She died on 21 October 1919 at London, England, at age 65; and her death was recorded at Paddington Registration district as Ada J Mostyn in the December quarter 1919.^20,21 Her estate was probated; as 'Ada Josephine Mostyn of 13 Randolph Gardens Maida Vale Middlesex (wife of Arthur Abraham Mostyn)' and Probate was granted in London 3 February to 'Laurence Mostyn merchant and Sydney Mostyn stockbroker.²¹'

      Arthur Abraham Moses was also known as Abraham Arthur Moses.⁵ He was born in 1844 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and his birth as Abraham Arthur Moses was recorded at The Cheltenham Union Registration district in the September quarter 1844.^6,7,8,9,10 He was the Son of Israel Moses (b. circa 1805, d. 22 November 1875) and Maria Abrahams (b. circa 1806, d. 1 December 1873). His father was listed in Slater's Commercial Directory of Cheltenham in 1858 and 1859 as Pawnbroker 'Moses Israel, 172 High st.^{11,12,13,14,15}' He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 172 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Son, age 16, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and he was a Pawnbroker's Son.¹⁶ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 172 High Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, as Arthur A Moses, Son, unmarried, age 26, birthplace Cheltenham and he was a Pawnbroker.¹²

He married Josephine Ada Myer, daughter of Abraham Albert Myer and Hannah Jones, on 13 November 1873 at Howletts Room, Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and the marriage of Arthur A Moses and Josephine Ada Myer was registered in the December quarter 1873 at Cheltenham Registration district.

The following birth announcements were subsequently published for Arthur A Moses of 172 High Street, Cheltenham:

19.11.1874 a daughter
31.12.1875 a son
8.12.1876 a daughter
11.10.1878 a son
31.12.1879 a son.^{17,18,19,20,21,22}

Arthur Abraham Moses was executor of his father and the 1876 National Probate Calendar records:

'Moses Israel. Effects under £3000. 15 June. The Will of Israel Moses late of Cheltenham in the County of Gloucester who died 22 November 1875 at the City of Hereford was proved at Gloucester by Arthur Abraham Moses of Cheltenham Pawnbroker and Silversmith the Son one of the Executors.' on 15 June 1876.⁴ As of after 1880, Arthur Abraham Moses was also known as Arthur Abraham Mostyn.^23,2,24,25 He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Arthur A Mostyn, Head, married, age 36, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and he was an Iron Merchant. The full entry is as follows:

     'Dwelling:     13 Randolph Gardens
     Census Place:     Paddington, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341002 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0008 Folio 121 Page 13
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Arthur A. MASTYAN     M     36      M     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Iron Merchant
Josephine A. MASTYAN     M     29      F     Hereford, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Wife
     Occ:     Iron Merchant Wife
Maria H. MASTYAN     U     6      F     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     Iron Merchant Daur
Ferederick A. MASTYAN     U     5      M     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Son
Clara L. MASTYAN     U     4      F     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Daur
Sydney J. MASTYAN     U     2      M     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Son
Laurence MASTYAN     U     1      M     Cheltenham, Gloucester, England
     Rel:     Son
Gladys M. MARTYN          1 m     F     London Maida Vale, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
Mary WILLIAMS     U     25      F     Hereford, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic Nurse
Harriet PARRY     U     24      F     St Weonards, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic Cook
Mary DEAN     U     16      F     London Willesden, London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Domestic Nurse
Annie C. HAMPSON     W     46      F     Dublin, Ireland
     Rel:     Ser
     Occ:     Monthly Nurse.²⁶'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 85 Fordwych Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Mostyn, Head, married, age 46, birthplace Gloucestershire, and he was an Employer and a Cheese Importer. He was living with his Wife Josephine, Daughters Clare, Gladys, Maria, Ida and Stella, and Sons Frederick, Laurence and Sydney. Two Domestic Servants, Cook and Housemaid, completed the household.^1,27

He was listed in the Post Office London Directory, 1895. [Part 3: Commercial & Professional Directory] as 'Mostyn Arthur A. cheese and butter importer' with 'TA"Mostyn"; TN 4939' in 1895 at 38 Tooley Street, London, England.²⁸ He lived between 1895 and 1914 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England.²⁹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Mostyn, Head. married, age 56, born Cheltenham, Gloucester and he was an Employer and a 'Butter and Cheese Importer'. He was living with his wife Ada J, Daughters Annie, Clare, Gladys, Ida and Stella, and Sons Fred, Sydney and Laurence. Also in the household was two Domestic Servants: Housemaid and Cook.⁷

He was listed as 'Mostyn & Co., Butter Importers' in the 1902 Phone Book in 1902 at 19 Devonshire Street, London Wall, City of London, London, England.³⁰ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Kilburn, London, England, as Arthur Mostyn, Head, married 37 years, age 66, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and he was a Butter Importer. The household also contained his Wife, eight children and a Housemaid.³¹ He was given as follows in 'The London Gazette Issue 32722 published on the 23 June 1922':

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us. the under-signed. Arthur Abraham Mostyn, Frederick Abraham Mostyn and Laurence Mostyn, carrying on business as Importers of and Dealers in Butter and Cheese at 19, Devonshire-street, St. Botolph Without, Bishopsgate, an the city of London, under the style or firm of MOSTYN & CO., so far as regards the said Frederick Abraham Mostyn, who has retired from the said firm, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 15th day of June, 1922. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Arthur Abraham Mostyn and Laurence Mostyn, who will continue to carry on the said business at the above mentioned address, under the style or firm of Mostyn & Co.— Dated the 15th day of June, 1922. ARTHUR A. MOSTYN. FREDERICK A. MOSTYN. LAURENCE MOSTYN (203).³²'

He died on 19 March 1926 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Hampstead Registration district in the March quarter 1926.^33,34 He was the subject of an obituary Death notice in The Times: 'Mostyn: on 20th March at 9 St. Johns Wood Park, suddenly, of heart failure, Arthur A Mostyn' on 22 March 1926.³⁵ His estate was probated on 25 May 1926; and the 1926 National Probate Calendar records: 'Mostyn Arthur Abraham of 9 St John's Wood Park Middlesex...Probate London 25 May to Laurence Mostyn butter merchant and Sydney Mostyn stockbroker.³⁴'

     George Grenville Jacob was born on 10 April 1877 at 11 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1877 at Kensington Registration district.^6,7,8,9,10 He was the son of Alexander Moss Jacob and Leah Jones Myer.^1,2,5 George Grenville Jacob appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Kilburn, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Son, age 13, birthplace London, and he was a Scholar.¹¹ 'The following are entries from the United Synagogue seatholders lists in the JGSGB database:

G.G. Jacob 9, Mowbray Road, N.W. Hampstead Synagogue 1899
George G. Jacob 3, Cleveland Square, Hyde Park, W. Representative at Council, Member of the Board of Management Hampstead Synagogue 1910

The following is an extract from the Annual Report of the Jewish Lads' Brigade 1 June 1900 to 31 March 1901 (in the JGSGB database):

Gravel Lane and Swan Street Company Second-Lieutenant G. G. Jacob.¹²'

He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Son, single, age 23, born Maida Vale, Middlesex, and he worked as a Rag Merchant's Manager.¹³ He was listed as one of the 'Contributors to the Sick Room Helps Society 1907-8' between 1907 and 1908 at 3 Cleveland Square, Westminster, London, England.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 3 Cleveland Square, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 33, single, birthplace Paddington, London. He was a Rag and Waste Paper Merchant, and an employer.¹⁵ He was named in the following notice concerning him and his brother which appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 28741 published on the 29 July 1913':

     'LAND REGISTRY—continued.
     Land Transfer Acts, 1875 and 1897.
     NOTICE.—The following Persons are about to be registered as Proprietors of the following Properties with Absolute or Good Leasehold Title:—
     
     Number of Title: 167279
     
     The Land
     County: London
     Parish or Place: Shadwell
     Name and Short Description: Land and warehouse, 35, Wapping Wall
     Freehold or Leasehold: Freehold
     
     The Applicant
     Name: George Grenville Jacob Address: 125 to 129, Wapping High Street, Shadwell, E. Description: Paper Stock Merchant
     Name: Victor Vivian Jacob Address: 125 to 129, Wapping High Street, Shadwell, E. Description: Paper Stock Merchant.¹⁶'
     
He married Phoebe Marion Green on 14 October 1913 at Hampstead Synagogue, 1 Dennington Park Road, Hampstead, London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Hampstead Registration district in the December quarter 1913.^{3,17,18,19,20} George Grenville Jacob was executor to his brother and the 1917 National Probate Calander records: 'Jacob Victor Vivian of 3 Cleveland-square Middlesex lieutenant Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry died 25 September 1917 France Probate London 4 June to George Grenville Jacob merchant.²¹' The following notice concerning his brother and him appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 32860 published on the 7 September 1923':

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the under-signed, George Grenville Jacob and Ellis Edwin Jacob, carrying on business as Rag and Paper Merchants, at Eagle Wharf, Hill-street, Bye-lane, London, S.E. 15, and Paris, under the style or firm of "ALEXANDER JACOB AND COMPANY," has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st day of August, 1923. All debts due and owing to or by the said late firm will be received or paid by the said George Grenville Jacob, and such business will be carried on in the future by the said George Grenville Jacob.-As witness our hands this 31st day of August, 1923. GEORGE G. JACOB. (019) ELLIS E. JACOB'

The firm continued up until at least 1946 and more details are on his father and brother Ellis E Jacobs's records.²²

He was executor to his Mother and the 1933 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Jacob Leah of 14 Westbourne-terrace Hyde Park Middlesex widow died 22 August 1933 at the Old Cottage Creeksea near Burnham-on-Crouch Essex Probate London 24 October to George Grenville Jacob merchant Edwin Ellis Jacob esquire and Ernest Melbourne Halsted merchant.²³' He and Phoebe Marion Green lived in 1938 at 129 Hamilton Terrace, St Marylebone, London, England.²⁴ George Grenville Jacob was executor mentioned in the following notice which appeared in The London Gazette Issue 34602 published on the 24 February 1939:

     'GUSTAVE LEVY, Deceased.
     Pursuant to the Trustee Act,1925.
     ALL persons having claims against the estate of Gustave Levy late of 3 Cite D'Hauteville Paris France who died on the 20th day of July 1938 and to whose estate letters of administration were granted by the Principal Probate Registry on the 20th February 1939 to George Grenville Jacob of 129 Hamilton Terrace in the county of London the lawful Attorney of Leon Levy the lawful Brother of the deceased, are required to send written proof to the undersigned by the 25th April 1939 after which date the said Attorney will distribute the deceased's estate having regard only to the claims of which he shall then have had notice.—Dated this 21st February 1939 COBURN and CO., 3, London Wall Buildings, E.C.2, Solicitors for the above named G.G. (186)Jacob.²⁵'     

He and Phoebe Marion Green lived on 18 March 1940 at 129 Hamilton Terrace, London, England; when their daughter Margaret was married.²⁶ George Grenville Jacob died on 19 November 1943 at Camberwell House, 33 Peckham Road, London, England, at age 66; and his death was registered in the December quarter 1943 at Camberwell Registration district, at age 66.^{27,28,29,10,30} His estate was probated on 8 May 1944; and the 1944 National Probate Calendar reads he was 'of 4 Spencer Court Marlborough-place and of Eagle Wharf Peckham Hill-street Peckham both in London...Probate Llanduddno...to Phoebe Marion Jacob widow and sir Alan Michael Green K.C.I.E. Richard Arthur Green and Alexander Michael Jacob paper stock merchants.’.³⁰

      Edwin Ellis Jacob also went by the name of Ellis Jacob.² He was born on 10 April 1878 at 11 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1878 at Kensington Registration district.^6,4,5,7 He was the son of Alexander Moss Jacob and Leah Jones Myer.^1,5 Edwin Ellis Jacob appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 11 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Kilburn, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Son, age 12, birthplace London, and he was a Scholar.⁸ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Son, age 22, single, born Maida Vale, Middlesex, and he worked as a China Merchant.⁹ He was list in the following entry from the United Synagogue seatholders lists in the JGSGB database:

'E.E. Jacob 3, Cleveland Square, Hyde Park, W. Not Eligible for Election Hampstead Synagogue 1910.¹⁰'

He was listed as 'Jacob Alex. & Co., Paper Stock Merchants, all classes of Waste Paper Cleared' were trading from 125-9 Wapping High Street East, London in 1910-1911, telephone (2 Lines) Avenue 1482.¹¹' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 3 Cleveland Square, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 32, single, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a China and Iron Monger Shopkeeper, and he was an employer.¹² He was listed as 'Jacob Alex. & Co., All Waste cleared guranteed to be Re-pulped. Terms: Cash, Telephone New Cross 1931' were trading from Eagle Wharf, Hill Street, Peckham, London, S.E.15., from 1921-1946. In 1946 they were 'Jacob Alex. & Co., Rags, Waste Papers, Telephone New X 3431.¹³' He was mentioned in the following notice with his brother in 'The London Gazette Issue 32860 published on the 7 September 1923':

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the under-signed, George Grenville Jacob and Ellis Edwin Jacob, carrying on business as Rag and Paper Merchants, at Eagle Wharf, Hill-street, Bye-lane, London, S.E. 15, and Paris, under the style or firm of "ALEXANDER JACOB AND COMPANY," has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st day of August, 1923. All debts due and owing to or by the said late firm will be received or paid by the said George Grenville Jacob, and such business will be carried on in the future by the said George Grenville Jacob.—As witness our hands this 31st day of August, 1923. GEORGE G. JACOB. (019) ELLIS E. JACOB.¹⁴'

He lived between 1929 and 1933 at 14 Westbourne Terrace, Westminster, London, England; where he appeared on the London Electoral Register with Leah and Lisbet Jacob.¹⁵ He was executor to his Mother and the 1933 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Jacob Leah of 14 Westbourne-terrace Hyde Park Middlesex widow died 22 August 1933 at the Old Cottage Creeksea near Burnham-on-Crouch Essex Probate London 24 October to George Grenville Jacob merchant Edwin Ellis Jacob esquire and Ernest Melbourne Halsted merchant.¹⁶' He was recorded on a Passenger List as sailing on the Reina del Pacifico arriving from Valparaiso, age 58, 1st class, occupation 'none', address The Old Cottage, Creeksea [Essex], England, with port of embarkation Liverpool, England, and port at which landed also Liverpool, England


on 29 March 1937.¹⁷ He lived on 29 September 1939 at Essex, England; where he was on the 1939 Register in the Burnham-on-Crouch area.¹⁸ He died on 3 December 1964 at Essex, England, at age 86; and his death was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the December quarter 1964.^19,20 His estate was probated on 29 January 1965; and the National Probate Calendar for 1965 records Edwin Ellis Jacob was 'of 60 Western Road Burnham-on-Crouch Essex' and Probate was granted at London to 'Victor Michaelis Halsted company director and Stanley Meyer Harris trade association officer.²⁰''

      Alexander Michael Jacob also went by the name of Alex Jacob.⁵ He was born on 5 November 1916 at London, England; and his birth was recorded in the December quarter 1916 at Marylebone Registration district.^6,7,3 He was the son of George Grenville Jacob and Phoebe Marion Green.^1,4 Alexander Michael Jacob was 'a well-known Jewish family historian and genealogist. He was also a bridge player of David Levi'. He wrote the article Aaron Levy Green, 1821-1883 published in the Jewish Historical Society Transactions and The Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain hold the following in their library No Ordinary Tradesman – the GREEN family – Aaron Levi GREEN, Rev A A GREEN. He was also the author of The Jews of Falmouth 1740-1860 which was another article published in the Jewish Historical Society Transactions.^8,9,10,11

He lived in 1938 at 129 Hamilton Terrace, St Marylebone, London, England.¹² He was executor to his father and the 1944 National Probate Calendar reads he was 'of 4 Spencer Court Marlborough-place and of Eagle Wharf Peckham Hill-street Peckham both in London...Probate Llanduddno...to Phoebe Marion Jacob widow and sir Alan Michael Green K.C.I.E. Richard Arthur Green and Alexander Michael Jacob paper stock merchants’ on 8 May 1944.¹³ He was mentioned in the following which was published in the London Gazette of 9 July 1954:

'NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between Richard Arthur Green, Alexander Michael Jacob, Roger Gaitan Dambra, Harold Coates Savile and Alexander Jacob (Paper Stock) Limited, carrying on business as Paper Stock Merchants at South Wharf, St. Leonard's Street, Bromley-by-Bow, in the county of London, under the style or firm of ALEXANDER JACOB & COMPANY has been dissolved as from the 23rd day of June, 1954, so far as concerns the said Richard Arthur Green, Alexander Michael Jacob, Roger Gaitan Dambra and Harold Coates Savile, who retire from the said firm. All debts due to and owing by the said firm will be received and paid respectively by the said Alexander Jacob (Paper Stock) Limited which will continue to carry on the said business and has since the said dissolution changed its name with the consent of the Board of Trade to Alexander Jacob & Company Limited.—Dated this 7th day of July, 1954. RICHARD A. GREEN. R. G. DAMBRA. H. C. SAVILE. ALEX. M. JACOB. ALEXANDER JACOB & CO. Ltd (406).¹⁴'

He lived between 1972 and 1977 at 5 Hendon Hall Court, Parson Street, London, England.¹⁵ He was executor of his relative Mary Daphne Slater (maiden surname Morley) with David Isaacs on 17 November 1993.¹⁶

He died on 26 November 1995 at England at age 79; and his death was registered in November 1995 at Hendon Registration district, Greater London.^6,17,18 He was the subject of an obituary published in The Jewish Chronicle of 1 December 1995: 'peacefully...deeply missed by his family and many friends.¹⁹'

     Victor Vivian Jacob was born on 20 February 1883 at London, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1883 at Kensington Registration district.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Alexander Moss Jacob and Leah Jones Myer.³ Victor Vivian Jacob appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 9 Mowbray Road, Willesden, Middlesex, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace London, and he was a Scholar.⁶ He was listed as one of the 'Contributors to the Sick Room Helps Society 1907-8' at 3 Cleveland Square, Westminster, London, England.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 3 Cleveland Square, Paddington, London, England, as Son, age 28, single, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Rag and Waste Paper Merchant, and an employer.⁸ He was concerned with his brother in The London Gazette published on the 29 July 1913':-

     LAND REGISTRY—continued.
     Land Transfer Acts, 1875 and 1897.
     NOTICE.—The following Persons are about to be registered as Proprietors of the following Properties with Absolute or Good Leasehold Title:—
     
     Number of Title: 167279
     
     The Land
     County: London
     Parish or Place: Shadwell
     Name and Short Description: Land and warehouse, 35, Wapping Wall
     Freehold or Leasehold: Freehold
     
     The Applicant
     Name: George Grenville Jacob Address: 125 to 129, Wapping High Street, Shadwell, E. Description: Paper Stock Merchant
     Name: Victor Vivian Jacob Address: 125 to 129, Wapping High Street, Shadwell, E. Description: Paper Stock Merchant.^9,10,11'

He was recorded on The Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 as Service Number Z/960, date of birth 20 February 1883, place 3 Cleveland Square, London W.^12,13,14

He died on 25 September 1915 at France at age 32; during The Great War [WW1] as Lieutenant 2nd Bn. Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. There is no personal information on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website and his age is given as 'Unknown'.¹⁵

He was commemorated on Panel 83-85 of The Loos Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide the following details:-

'Location Information: The Loos Memorial forms the side and back of Dud Corner Cemetery, and commemorates over 20,000 officers and men who have no known grave, who fell in the area from the River Lys to the old southern boundary of the First Army, east and west of Grenay. Loos-en-Gohelle is a village 5 kilometres north-west of Lens, and Dud Corner Cemetery is located about 1 kilometre west of the village, to the north-east of the N43 the main Lens to Bethune road.

'Historical Information: Dud Corner Cemetery stands almost on the site of a German strong point, the Lens Road Redoubt, captured by the 15th (Scottish) Division on the first day of the battle. The name "Dud Corner" is believed to be due to the large number of unexploded enemy shells found in the neighbourhood after the Armistice. On either side of the cemetery is a wall 15 feet high, to which are fixed tablets on which are carved the names of those commemorated. At the back are four small circular courts, open to the sky, in which the lines of tablets are continued, and between these courts are three semicircular walls or apses, two of which carry tablets, while on the centre apse is erected the Cross of Sacrifice.

'No. of Identified Casualties: 20596'.¹⁵

His estate was probated; and the 1917 National Probate Calander records: 'Jacob Victor Vivian of 3 Cleveland-square Middlesex lieutenant Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry died 25 September 1917 France Probate London 4 June to George Grenville Jacob merchant.¹⁶'

      Her married name was Cohen.⁵ Gertrude Hannah Myer was born on 25 November 1878 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1879 at Hereford Registration district.^1,6,7,4,8 She was the daughter of Grenville David Myer and Rachel Matilda Simmons.¹ Birth was announced in The Pall Mall Gazette (London, England), Thursday, November 28, 1878; Issue 4297: 'Daughters:- Myer, Mrs Grenville, at Hereford, Nov 25.⁹' Gertrude Hannah Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace St Peter Hereford, Herefordshire.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 70 Carlton Hill, Marylebone, London, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and she was a Scholar.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Daughter, single, age 22, born Hereford, and she was a 'Musical Student.¹¹' She married George Alfred Cohen on 15 October 1905 at Bayswater Synagogue, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1905 at Paddington Registration district, London; their marriage was announced in the Jewish Chronicle of 17 November 1905 and described as 'fully choral.^3,12,13,14' Gertrude Hannah Myer appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 71 Portland Place, St Marylebone, London, England, as Wife, age 32, birthplace Hereford, married 5 years with 3 children born alive and all still living.¹⁵ She died on 11 August 1935 at Hurst Farm, Wittersham, Kent, England, at age 56; and her death was recorded at Tenterden Registration district in the September quarter 1935.^2,16,17,18 Her estate was probated; and the 1935 National Probate Calendar records:

'Cohen Gertrude Hannah of 3 Hyde Park-gardens Hyde Park Middlesex (wife of George Alfred Cohen) died 11 August 1935 at Hurst Farm Wittersham Kent Probate London 17 October to the said George Alfred Cohen of no occupation.¹⁹'

     Reginald Abraham Simmons Myer was born on 21 November 1879 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1880 at Hereford Registration district.^1,2,4,5 He was the son of Grenville David Myer and Rachel Matilda Simmons.^1,3 Reginald Abraham Simmons Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Son, age 1, birthplace St Peters, Hereford, Herefordshire.⁶ He was a 'Director, Horatio Myer & Co., Ltd., for many years. A Freeman of the City of London, Volunteer, Victoria & St George's Rifles, 1896-1901. Member (1907), Royal Society of Arts. First World War: 2nd Lieut., Royal Air Force. Member, London County Council, 1922-5, representing North Lambeth. Liberal candidate for Parliament, North Paddington, 1931. Past President, Kennington Liberal Association. Past Vice-President, Lambeth North Liberal Association. Past Vice-President, Eye Division of Suffolk Liberal Association. Manager of Schools and Chairman of After-Care Committee, Kennington and North Lambeth for many years. Publications: 'A Gross Calculator'; 'Chats on Old English Tobacco Jars', 1930'.

In his Introduction to 'Chats on Old English Tobacco Jars', Charles R Beard says 'To every reader of Mr Myer's book, to every enthusiast who is privileged to inspect his treasurers, some different aspect of his collection will appeal. To some the attraction will lie in its reflection of the manners and customs, the beliefs and the interests of the past; to others it will be the revelation of the evolution and development of a definite, though admittedly a very minor, school of decoration, complete with its motives, symbols and technique; while to a third section these tobacco jars will be a mirror in which, dimmed by time, they may see reflected the events of history, both great and small, the birth and death of political beliefs, and the ebb and flow of commercial enterprise. In the pages which follow there is interest and profitable amusement for all.'

In Reginald Myer's book, which he dedicated 'In Love and Affection to my Wife, The Hon. Elsie Myer', he described how, having 'been a collector of various things from my earliest youth onwards', his Tobacco Jar collection started. 'My wife and I had decided, some twenty years ago, that we wanted a country home, and as we had made up our minds that the most bracing air in England was to be found on the east coast, we decided to explore the possibilities in this direction. We did not want to try farther north than Wells, in Norfolk, and so agreed that we would start a walking tour at Wells and proceed down the coast until we came to the place which we liked best. We went through several charming and interesting places.... At one of these places in a little junk shop, I saw a couple of what looked to me rather interesting old boxes. Going into the shop I found that they really were rather attractive, and that the price was only a few shillings, so I bought one of them.^7,8'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 70 Carlton Hill, Marylebone, London, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a Scholar.⁹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, single, age 21, born Hereford, and he was 'Assistant Manager [to his] Father' who was a Bedstead Manufacturer.¹⁰ He married Hon Elsie Montagu on 31 October 1905 at New West End Synagogue, St Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1905 at Paddington Registration district. Their marriage was announcement in The Times of 2 November 1905 stating they were married by 'the Rev. S Singer, assisted by the Rev. Giffen'. According to a full report in The Jewish Chronicle of 3 November 1905 the Bride 'wore an elegant gown of white satin, with graceful court train, trimmed with old Spanish lace...^3,2,11,12,13'

Reginald Abraham Simmons Myer lived between 1906 and 1915 at 8 Ladbroke Square, Kensington, London, England; and was listed as 'Myer, Reginald.^14,15'

He was executor to his father and the 1919 National Probate Calendar records:

'Myer Grenville of 157 Sutherland-avenue Maida Vale Middlesex died 1 September 1918 at 6 Buckhurst-road Bexhill Sussex Probate London 7 January to Reginald Myer lieutenant H.M. Army Leonard Isaac Myer M.D. and Reginald Benjamin Simmons Lewis solicitor.^16,17'

He lived between 1920 and 1952 at 50 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, England.^18,19 He appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Paddington, London, England, as born in 1879 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.²⁰ He lived in 1923 at Walber House, Walberswick, Suffolk, England; listed as a second home.²¹ He was stood for election at Paddington North (UK Parliament constituency) for the 1929 General Election for the Liberal Party (see above).^22,23
He was later described by his daughter Shiela Conrad that both her parents were 'extremely athletic.²⁴' He lived on 29 September 1939 at 50 Westbourne Terrace, Paddington, London, England; where he appeared on the 1939 Register when the was a Retired Managing Director of 'Private Means.²⁵' He and Hon Elsie Montagu are recorded as First Class UK Incoming Passengers embarked on the Cavina of the shipping line Elders & Fyffes Ltd at Barbados and were listed as Retired and Housewife, with a proposed UK address of '30 Westbourne Tce, London, W8', previously residing in Barbados, arriving at Bristol, England, on 23 April 1953.²⁶ Reginald Abraham Simmons Myer died on 11 April 1959 at London, England, at age 79; and his death was registered in the June quarter 1959 at Paddington Registration district, at age 79.^{27,28,29,30,31} He was cremated at Golders Green, London, England, which according to an announcement in The Times of the previous day was 'by his request, cremation private...(at 10.30 a.m.) and no flowers or mourning.^28,32' He was the subject of an obituary in The Times on 16 April 1959 with the title: 'Mr Reginald Myer, A Long Life of Wide Interests' it says he 'had been for 40 years an active director of a large family business of furniture manufacturers; he gave play throughout a long life to wide and various interests.

'He was a judge for figure skating for the National Skating Association; the author, in his youth, of a ready reckoner and in middle life of an authoritative and widely reviewed book on old English tobacco jars, extensively illustrated from his own collection; a Freeman of the city of London; and for some years a member of the London County Council. He was born in Hereford and during the First World War served in the Royal Flying Corps. He was a manger of the Victoria Boys Club and served on school committees in Vauxhall.

'His election to the LCC was confirmed only when, after three indecisive recounts, the returning officer resorted to the time honoured expedient of putting the names of the two candidates into a hat. While a member of the LCC he proposed the compulsory wrapping of bread, and the banning of horse-drawn vehicles on the London streets to speed traffic - reforms which he lived to see almost accomplished not by regulation but by circumstance. He stood for North Paddington as a Liberal in the general election of 1929, but was defeated by Brendan (afterwards Lord) Bracken, in spite of the support of his cousin Lord Samuel...³³'

The Jewish Chronicle of 24 April 1959 carried his Obituary.³⁴

     Leonard Isaac Myer F.R.C.S. was born in 1881 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1881 at Hereford Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of Grenville David Myer and Rachel Matilda Simmons.^1,4,3 Leonard Isaac Myer F.R.C.S. appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 10 Commercial Street, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, as Son, age 2 months, birthplace St Peters Hereford, Herefordshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 70 Carlton Hill, Marylebone, London, England, as Son, age 10, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a Scholar.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, single, age 20, born Hereford, and he was a Medical Student.⁶ He was the Best Man at his sister Gertrude's wedding in 1905 at Bayswater Synagogue, London, England.⁷ He was listed as 'Myer Leonard, Dental Surgeon' (1905-6 and 1910) and 'Myer, Leonard, M.R.C.S., L.D.S.' (1907-9) between 1905 and 1909 at 76 Wimpole Street, Paddington, London, England.⁸ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 30, birthplace Hereford, and he was a Physician and Surgeon.⁹ He was listed as F.R.C.S.E. in 'Post Office London Directory, 1914. [Part 5: Law & Court Directories]' in 1914 at 87 Charing Cross Road, Westminster, London, England.¹⁰ He was listed as 'F.R.C.S., Physcn Surgin' in the British Telephone Book between 1915 and 1917 at Albany Mansions, Cambridge Circus, London, England.¹¹ He married Valerie Maud Jessel, daughter of Ernest Edward Jessel and Isabel Annie Isaac, on 12 July 1915 at West London Synagogue, 34 Upper Berkeley Street, Edgware Road, London, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1915 at Marylebone Registration district. Their marriage record contains the following information:

'Bride - Surname: JESSEL
Given Name(s): Valerie Maud
Previous Surname:
Age: 25
Condition: Spinster
Rank or Profession: -
Address: 52 Cambridge Terrace, Paddington, London
Groom - Surname: MYER
Given Name(s): Leonard
Age: 34
Condition: Bachelor
Rank or Profession: F.R.C.S.
Address: Albany Mansions, Cambridge Circus, St. Martin, London'

Their marriage was also announced in The Times two days later.^12,13,14

Leonard Isaac Myer F.R.C.S. was executor to his father and the 1919 National Probate Calendar records: 'Myer Grenville of 157 Sutherland-avenue Maida Vale Middlesex died 1 September 1918 at 6 Buckhurst-road Bexhill Sussex Probate London 7 January to Reginald Myer lieutenant H.M. Army Leonard Isaac Myer M.D. and Reginald Benjamin Simmons Lewis solicitor' on 7 January 1919.^15,16 He gave a series of five medical lectures in April 1921 at St Paul's Hospital, Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, England.¹⁷ He appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Paddington, London, England, as born in 1881 at Hereford, Herefordshire, England.¹⁸ He died on 25 January 1935 at London, England; and his death was recorded at Marylebone Registration district in the March quarter 1935.^19,20 His estate was probated; as 'Myer Leonard of Sunmount Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire died 25 January 1935 at 3 Devonshire-terrace Marylebone Middlesex Probate London 7 May to Valerie Maud Myer widow.¹⁶'

     Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. also went by the name of Val.^5,6 He was photographed by Howard Coster in 1931 and nine portraits are now held in the National Portrait Gallery as 'George Val Myer, Portrait painter and architect'.⁷

He was born on 14 March 1883 at Herefordshire, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1883 at Hereford Registration district.^1,8,9 He was the son of Grenville David Myer and Rachel Matilda Simmons.² Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 70 Carlton Hill, Marylebone, London, England, as Son, age 8, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was a Scholar.¹⁰ He was educated circa 1900; at University College School and University College.⁹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, single, age 18, born Hereford, and he was an Agricultural Student.¹¹ He was listed as 'Myer Val, Architect' in 1905 at 14 South Square, London, England.¹² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 157 Sutherland Avenue, Maida Vale, London, England, as Val Myer, Son, age 28, birthplace Hereford, Herefordshire, and he was an Architect.¹³

He married Doris Krauss in 1912 at London, England; and their marriage was indexed as Val Myer and Doris Krauss at Paddington Registration district in the December quarter 1912.^14,2 Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. was a FRIBA and portrait painter. His work has been described as follows:

     'Articled to John Belcher, RA; served in France in RE throughout European War, 1914-1918; Assistant Architect to Government of Bengal, 1921; invalided home, 1922; resumed practice in London, 1924; took into partnership F. J. Watson-Hart, 1929; retired from practice of architecture, 1950. Served again in France in 1939-1940 and later was camouflage officer for all London's "pill boxes" including the famous "Book Stall" and "Enquiry Bureau". Principal Works: Broadcasting House, Portland Place [1932]; Aldford House, Park Lane; Halifax House, Strand; Princes Court, Knightsbridge; Fountain House, Park Lane, W; Russell Court, Woburn Place, WC'.

The Press Office of the BBC gives the following key facts on Broadcasting House, London:

'The building has often been compared to a ship, with its accentuated front section bearing a clock tower and aerial mast.

'The Architectural Review of 1932 described Broadcasting House as the "new Tower of London".

'It is strangely asymmetrical, which was not the case in the original architectural design, but Val Myer had to adapt his first plan because local residents complained about lack of light.

'This meant the building was symmetrical up to the sixth floor, and after that the building was sloped back.^{9,15,16,17,18,19,20,21}'

He was awarded medal(s) for service in The Great War [WWI] and The National Archives contain the following WWI Campaign Medal Card:

     'Description Medal card of Myer, George Valentine
     Corps Regiment No. Rank:
     Royal Engineers - Lieutenant Colonel.^22,23'

He was listed as 'A.R.I.B.A. Architect' in the Phone Book in 1915 at 33 Campden Hill Road, Kensington, London, England.²⁴ He and Doris Krauss lived on 27 January 1920 at 27 Welbeck Street, Marylebone, London, England; and were reported in The Times Court Circular as having returned from France.²⁵ Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. was was reported inThe London Gazette of 11 January 1924 and The Times of 12 January 1924 under Partnerships Dissolved as follows: 'Notice is hereby given, that the partnership heretofore carried on by the undersigned, Cyril Bazett Tubbs, Arthur Albert Messer and George Val Myer, all of Craigs Court House, Whitehall, London, Architects and Surveyors under the style of TUBBS, MESSER and VAL MYER, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent so far as regards the said George Val Myer. The said Cyril Bazett Tubbs and Arthur Albert Messer will continue the business in partnership under the style or firm of Tubbs & Messer. Dated this ninth day of January, 1924...^26,27' He was photographed by Howard Coster which is in The National Portrait Gallery, London in 1931.²⁸ He and Doris Krauss sailed from Madeira to Southampton, England, on the Asturias. They were an Architect and his wife of 22 Montpelier Place, London, SW7 on 18 April 1932.²⁹ Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. and Doris Krauss were divorced in 1937; and The National Archives contain 'Divorce Court File 6361. Appelant: Doris Myer. Respondent: George Val Myer. Type: Wife's petition for divorce [wd.].³⁰' Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. and Betty Vera Cowell were engaged on 15 September 1938; and their forthcoming marriage was announced 'and will shortly take place' in The Times.³¹ Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. married Betty Vera Cowell in 1938 at Surrey, England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1939 at Surrey South East Registration district.^32,9 Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. and Betty Vera Cowell lived in 1939 at Brushwood, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, England; where they were on the Surrey Electoral Register.³³ Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. and Betty Vera Cowell lived on 29 September 1939 at Brushwood, Reigate Road, Dorking, Surrey, England; where they were on the 1939 Register and he was an Architect and 'Served R.E. 1915-1920.³⁴ Lieut. Colonel George Valentine Samuel Myer F.R.I.B.A. lived between 1946 and 1952 at 21 Grosvenor Crescent Mews, Westminster, London, England.³⁵ He was executor to Rachel Matilda (Simmons/Myer) Talbot on 4 December 1947.³⁶ He was executor to his mother's estate and a notice appeared in The London Gazette Issue 38155 published on the 23 December 1947' with contact information given as 'Montagu's and Cox & Cardale, 56-88, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.4, Solicitors. (Henry Dennis Myer and George Valentine Samuel Myer).³⁷' He lived before 25 February 1959 at 3 Europa Road, Gibraltar.⁹ He died on 25 February 1959 at St Pancras, London, England, at age 75; and his death was registered at Pancras Registration district in the March quarter 1959.^9,38

He was the subject of an obituary in The Times with the title 'The Building of Broadcasting House'. The biography summarised his life and career. During his retirement he 'took up painting, doing portraits and flower pictures, and was arranging to hold an exhibition in Paris. He wrote many small articles and had started to write a book on his many interesting travels.' on 4 March 1959.³⁹ His estate was probated on 10 August 1959; and he was of 3 Europa Road, Gibraltar, died in London, and Probate Gibraltar sealed London to his widow.⁴⁰

     Leslie Henry Myer was born on 3 November 1878 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was recorded in the December quarter 1878 at Kensington Registration district.^1,4,5 He was the son of Horatio Myer and Esther Joseph.¹ Leslie Henry Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Paddington, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 12, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 64 Maida Vale, Marylebone, London, England, as Son, single, age 22, born Paddington, London, and he was a 'Managing Clerk.⁷' He was executor to his mother with his father and Humphrey Michael Myer on 6 March 1906.⁸

He married Edith Samuel in 1908 at Bayswater Synagogue, Paddington, London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the March quarter 1908 at Paddington registration district, London.^2,9,3 Leslie Henry Myer lived between 1909 and 1911 at Halliford Bend, Goldhurst Terrace, Hampstead, London, England.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Halliford Bend, 245 Goldhurst Terrace, Hampstead, London, England, as Head, age 32, married 1908, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was the Director of a Limited Liability Company in Bedstead Manufacturing; the household also contained his Wife, a Cook and a Parlourmaid.¹¹ He lived between 1915 and 1917 at 25 Upper Hamilton Terrace, Marylebone, London, England.^12,13 He was executor to his father as recorded in the 1916 National Probate Calendar on 10 May 1916.¹⁴ He appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Bromley, Kent, England, as born in 1878 at Paddington, London, England.¹⁵ He was executor to Nelson Samuel and the following notice appeared in The London Gazette, Issue 32635 published on the 10 March 1922': 'NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the Act of Parliament of the 22nd and 23rd Vi ct., cap. 35, that all creditors and other persons having any claims or demands upon or against the estate of Nelson Samuel, of Palmeira-square, Brighton, in the county of Sussex, a Managing Director of Barnett Samuel & Sons, Limited, deceased (who died on the 19th day of April, 1920, and whose will with a codicil were proved in the Probate Division of the High Court of Justice, on the 29th day of June, 1920, by Frank Samuel and Leslie Henry Myer, the executors named in the said will), are hereby required to send particulars, in writing, of their debts or claims to the undersigned, the Solicitors for the said executors, on or before the 10th day of April, 1922, after which date the said executors will proceed to distribute the assets of the said deceased amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims and demands of which they shall then have had notice, and will not be liable for the assets of the said deceased, or any part thereof, so distributed, to any person or persons of whose claims or demands they shall not then have had notice.—Dated this 6th day of March. 1922. HYMAN ISAACS, LEWIS and MILLS, 7-8, Thavies-inn, Holborn-circus, E.C.1; Solicitors 338 for the said Executors.¹⁶'

He lived in 1928 at Graystones, Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, Kent, England.¹⁷ He was listed in The London Gazette Issue 34504 published on the 22 April 1938 as follows:

     'LAND TAX COMMISSIONERS' NAMES.
     Schedule of Names of Persons referred to in an Act of the first and second years of His present Majesty, intituled " An Act to appoint additional commissioners for executing the Acts granting a land tax ". ENGLAND. For the County of Surrey ... Leslie Henry Myer, 93, Vauxhall Walk, S.E.11...¹⁸'

He and Edith Samuel lived on 29 September 1939 at Greystones, Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, Kent, England; where they were recorded on the 1939 Register.¹⁹ Leslie Henry Myer died on 18 October 1944 at Bromley and District Hospital, Bromley, Kent, England, at age 65; and his death was indexed as Lester H Myer at Bromley Registration district in the December quarter 1944.^20,5,8 His estate was probated on 31 May 1945; and the 1945 National Probate Calendar records Probate was granted at Llandudno 'to Edith Myer widow Alan Horatio Leslie Myer manufacturer Frank Samuel merchant and Ewart Humphrey Myer manufacturer.⁸'

     Humphrey Michael Myer was born on 23 February 1880 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1880 at Kensington Registration district.^1,4,5 He was the son of Horatio Myer and Esther Joseph.¹ Humphrey Michael Myer appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Paddington, London.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 46 Maida Vale, Marylebone, London, England, as Son, age 21, single, born Paddington, London, and he was a 'Managing Clerk.⁷' He was executor to his mother with his father and Leslie Henry Myer. on 6 March 1906.⁸ He married Beatrice Bertha Lewisohn, daughter of Raphael Lewisohn and Rebecca Solomon, in 1908 at London, England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1908 at Paddington Registration district.^9,3,10

Humphrey Michael Myer appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 20 Kensington Gate, Kensington, London, England, as Head, age 31, married 2 years, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Company Director Metal Bedstead Factory, living with his Wife, a Parlourmaid and a Cook.¹¹ He was executor to his father as the 1909 National Probate Calendar records on 10 May 1916.¹² He lived between 1924 and 1928 at Sleepy Hollow, Lubbock Road, Chislehurst, Kent, England.¹³ He and Beatrice Bertha Lewisohn were recorded on a Passenger list of people leaving the UK sailing from Southampton, England, to Genoa, Italy in 1926.¹⁴ Humphrey Michael Myer and Beatrice Bertha Lewisohn were recorded on a Passenger list of people leaving the UK sailing from Southampton, England, to Maderia in 1930.¹⁴ Humphrey Michael Myer lived between 1934 and 1952 at 8 Ilchester Place, West Kensington, London, England.¹⁵ He and Beatrice Bertha Lewisohn were recorded on a Passenger list of people leaving the UK sailing from Southampton, England, to Algiers, Algeria in 1936.¹⁴ Humphrey Michael Myer and Beatrice Bertha Lewisohn were recorded on 26 Augustl 1938 with their daughter Jasmine Ruth Ina on a Passenger list of people leaving the UK sailing on the Marnix Van Sint Aldegonde from Southampton, England, to Dutch East Indies, Indonesia, landing at Villefranche, France.¹⁶ Humphrey Michael Myer and Beatrice Bertha Lewisohn were recorded on 20 September 1938 with their daughter Jasmine Ruth Ina on a Passenger list of people returning the UK sailing on the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt to Southampton, England, from Villefranche, France.¹⁷

Humphrey Michael Myer and Beatrice Bertha Lewisohn lived in 1939 at 8 Ilchester Place, Kensington, London, England; where they appeared on the London Electoral Register with two of their children.¹⁸ Humphrey Michael Myer died on 26 February 1951 at Suffolk, England, at age 71; and his death was recorded at Deben in the January quarter 1951.^19,20,21 His estate was probated on 4 July 1951; and the 1951 National Probate Calendar reads that he was of 'Flat 2 The Rest Aldeburgh Suffolk' and Probate was granted at London 'to Ewart Humphrey Myer bedstead manufacturer and Jasmine Ruth Ina Myer spinster.^21,22'

     Charles Graham Myer was born on 23 September 1883 at Paddington, London, England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1883 at Kensington Registration district.^4,3,2,5 He was the son of Horatio Myer and Esther Joseph.^1,3 Charles Graham Myer appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Percival Road, Bristol, Avon, England, as Boarder, age 17, born Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar (Student) and his brother Horace was also in Bristol that night.⁷ He married Frances Clifford, daughter of Dr Maurice Clifford and Sarah Samuel, on 16 March 1911 at London, England; and their marriage may have been at Bayswater Synagogue as Poppy's father was described as 'chairman of the garden committee'. Their marriage was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the March quarter 1911.^1,8,9,10

Charles Graham Myer was awarded medal(s) in the Great War and the National Archives contain the following WWI British Army Campaign Medal Card for the 1914 Star, the Victory Medal and the British Empire Medal: 'Myer, C G Corps: Honourable Artillery Company. Regiment No: Artillery 1826. Rank: Private. Cambridgeshire Regiment Rank: Lieutenant' (Comm. 5.10.15). He served in France from 18 September 1914.^11,12,13

He was a Stockbroker of Chislehurst, Kent, age 35 in 1919.¹⁴ He lived between 1920 and 1928 at Mark's Way, Camden Park Road, Chislehurst, Kent, England.^15,16 He appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Chislehurst, Kent, England, as born in 1883 at Paddington, London.¹⁷ He lived between 1934 and 1938 at Stafford Court, Kensington, London, England; where they appeared on the Electoral Register with their daughter Jean Esther Myer.¹⁸ He was executor to his brother Horace Stuart Myer and the 1938 National Probate Calendar records: 'Myer Horace Stuart of 48 Marlborough Place St John's Wood London died 11 March 1938 Probate London 25 May to Dorothy Susan Myer widow Charles Graham Myer stock broker and Norman David Cross diamond merchant'.¹⁹

He and Frances Clifford lived on 29 September 1939 at Kensington, London, England; where they were recorded on the 1939 Register and his occupation was Stockbroker.²⁰ Charles Graham Myer died on 27 August 1957 at University College Hospital, Grafton Way, London, England, at age 73; and his death was recorded at Pancras Registration district in the September quarter 1957.^21,22,23,24 He was cremated at Golders Green Crematorium, London, England.²⁵ His estate was probated on 29 November 1957; and the 1957 National Probate Calendar reads that he was of '120 Bickenhall Mansions St. Marylebone London' and probate was granted at London 'to Roger Graham Myer company director Jean Myer and Anne Myer spinsters.²⁴'

      Horace Stuart Myer O.B.E. also went by the name of Bobby.² He was born on 10 March 1885 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England; and his birth was registered in the June quarter 1855 at Paddington Registration district.^4,5,6,7 He was the son of Horatio Myer and Esther Joseph.² Horace Stuart Myer O.B.E. appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 5 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar.⁸ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Percival Road, Bristol, Avon, England, as Boarder, age 16, born Paddington, London, and he was a Scholar (Student) and his brother Charles was also in Bristol that night.⁹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Lambeth, London, England, as Boarder, age 27, birthplace London.¹⁰ He married Dorothy Susan Krauss in 1911 at Bayswater Synagogue, Paddington, London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the September quarter 1911 at Paddington Registration district.^11,2,12 Horace Stuart Myer O.B.E. was photographed seated with his right hand resting on the side of his head circa 1912.¹³ He was the author of and appears to have assisted in the writing of the following law book:

     'Author Key, Thomas, 1833-1895.
     Title Key and Elphinstone's Compendium of precedent in conveyancing.
     Publisher London, Sweet and Maxwell, limited, 1914.
     Edition 10th ed., / by Sir Howard Warburton Elphinstone...and Frederick Trentham Maw. assisted by Horace Stuart Myer...and Humphrey George Ambrose Baker.¹⁴'

He was awarded medal(s) during the Great War and The National Archives contain the following WWI Campaign Medal Card:

     'Description Medal card of Myer, Horace S
     Corps Regiment No. Rank:
     Honourable Artillery Company 1759 Private
     Honourable Artillery Company 318 Gunner'

and the British Army World War I Pension Records contain his Attestation Papers which state he was from 'Clifton College Cadet Corps (now OTC).¹⁵'

He lived between 1914 and 1928 at 12 Marlborough Place, St John's Wood, London, England.¹⁶ He was executor to his father as the 1909 National Probate Calendar records on 10 May 1916.¹⁷ He was listed in 'The London Gazette Issue 32360 published on the 17 June 1921' as follows:

     'CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD. St. James's Palace, S.W.1, 17th June, 1921.
     
     'The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following promotions in and appointments to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire: —
     To be dated 31st March, 1921.

     'To be Officers of the Civil Division of the said Most Excellent Order:—
     Horace Stuart Myer, Esq., Assistant Legal Adviser, Ministry of Food.¹⁸'

He and Dorothy Susan Krauss lived between 1935 and 1937 at 12 Marleborough Place, Westminster, London, England; and they appeared on the London Electoral Register with their daughter Myrtle Dorothy Myer.¹⁹ Horace Stuart Myer O.B.E. died on 11 March 1938 at London, England, at age 53; and his death was recorded at Marylebone Registration district in the January quarter 1938.^20,21 He was listed in 'The London Gazette Issue 34504 published on the 22 April 1938' as follows:

     'LAND TAX COMMISSIONERS' NAMES. Schedule of Names of Persons referred to in an Act of the first and second years of His present Majesty, intituled " An Act to appoint additional commissioners for executing the Acts granting a land tax ". ENGLAND. For the County of Surrey ... Horace Stuart Myer, 93, Vauxhall Walk, S.E.11....²²'

His estate was probated; and the 1938 National Probate Calendar records:

'Myer Horace Stuart of 48 Marlborough Place St John's Wood London died 11 March 1938 Probate London 25 May to Dorothy Susan Myer widow Charles Graham Myer stock broker and Norman David Cross diamond merchant.²¹'

      Her married name was Myer.⁴ Dorothy Susan Krauss was born in June 1888; in Kimberley, South Africa and her parents were Edward Krauss and Annie Joseph.^4,5,3,6 She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 71 Warrington Crescent, Paddington, London, England, as Daughter, age 12, birthplace Kimberley, South Africa; she was living with her Mother, four siblings, a School Teacher, Housemaid, Cook and Nurse.⁷ She married Horace Stuart Myer O.B.E., son of Horatio Myer and Esther Joseph, in 1911 at Bayswater Synagogue, Paddington, London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the September quarter 1911 at Paddington Registration district.^1,8,5 Dorothy Susan Krauss and Horace Stuart Myer O.B.E. lived between 1935 and 1937 at 12 Marleborough Place, Westminster, London, England; and they appeared on the London Electoral Register with their daughter Myrtle Dorothy Myer.⁹ Dorothy Susan Krauss was executrix to her husband and the 1938 National Probate Calendar records:

'Myer Horace Stuart of 48 Marlborough Place St John's Wood London died 11 March 1938 Probate London 25 May to Dorothy Susan Myer widow Charles Graham Myer stock broker and Norman David Cross diamond merchant' on 25 May 1938.¹⁰ She lived on 29 September 1939 at Berkshire, England; where she was on the 1939 Register in the Bradfield area.¹¹ She lived in 1952 at 29A St John's Wood High Street, St John's Wood, London, England.¹² She died on 24 December 1969 at Pangbourne, Berkshire, England, at age 81; and her death was recorded at Wokingham Registration district in the December quarter 1969.^3,13 She was commemorated at a Memorial Service announced in The Times held at the Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St John's Wood Road, London, NW8 on 25 January 1970.¹⁴

      Frances Clifford also went by the name of Poppy Clifford.^5,6 Her married name was Myer.⁷ She was born on 12 July 1884 at 6 Warrington Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England; and her birth was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the September quarter 1844. Her birth was announced in Freeman's Journal and Daily Commercial Advertiser (Dublin, Ireland) two days later.^7,2,8 She was the daughter of Dr Maurice Clifford and Sarah Samuel.^3,4 Frances Clifford appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 58 Clifton Gardens, Paddington, London, England, as Frances Clifford, Daughter, age 16, birthplace Paddington, London.⁹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 58 Clifton Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Frances Clifford, Daughter, age 16, birthplace London.⁴ She married Charles Graham Myer, son of Horatio Myer and Esther Joseph, on 16 March 1911 at London, England; and their marriage may have been at Bayswater Synagogue as Poppy's father was described as 'chairman of the garden committee'. Their marriage was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the March quarter 1911.^5,3,1,10

Frances Clifford appeared on the census of 19 June 1921 at Chislehurst, Kent, England, as born in 1884 at Paddington, London.¹¹ She was executrix for her mother Sarah Clifford (née Samuel) on 18 October 1937.¹² She and Charles Graham Myer lived on 29 September 1939 at Kensington, London, England; where they were recorded on the 1939 Register and his occupation was Stockbroker.¹³ Frances Clifford died on 2 August 1957 at 120 Bickenhall Mansions, London, England, at age 73; and her death was recorded at Marylebon Registration district in the September quarter 1957.^14,15,16 She was buried on 14 August 1957 at Golders Green Crematorium, London, England.¹⁷ Her estate was probated on 29 November 1957; and the 1957 National Probate Calendar reads that she was of '120 Bickenhall Mansions St. Marylebone London (wife of Charles Graham Myer)' and probate was granted at London 'to Roger Graham Myer company director.¹⁵'

      Hilda Muriel Myer was also known as Muriel Hilda Myer.^4,5 Her married name was Samuel.⁶ She was born on 8 August 1890 at London, England; and her birth was recorded in the September quarter 1890 at Kensington Registration district.^6,3,7 She was the daughter of Hermann Henry Myer and Gertrude Solomon.¹ Hilda Muriel Myer appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 24 Pembridge Villas, Kensington, London, England, as Daughter, age 8 months, birthplace Kensington, London.⁸ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 29 Linden Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Daughter, age 10, born Kensington, London.⁹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 29 Linden Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Muriel Hilda Myer, Daughter, single, age 20, birthplace London.¹⁰

She married Edgar Henriques Samuel on 14 February 1912 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the March quarter 1912 at Paddington Registration district.^11,1,12,5 Hilda Muriel Myer and Edgar Henriques Samuel were listed as UK Incoming Passengers arriving at Plymouth, Devon, England, on the Cunard Line Mauretania having embarked at New York, United States of America, with a proposed address of 42 Palace Gardens Terrace, London, W.8. on 28 September 1925.¹³ Hilda Muriel Myer lived between 1937 and 1939 at 42 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington, London, England; with Denis Edgar Samuel, Edgar Henriques Samuel and Brenda Ruth Samuel, plus Audrey Violet Samuel in 1938-1939, and their names were all listed on the London Electoral Register.¹⁴ She and Edgar Henriques Samuel lived on 29 September 1939 at Little Pelham, Cuckfield, Sussex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register and he was a retired Member of the Stock Exchange.¹⁵ Hilda Muriel Myer was executrix and Personal Representative with others of her husband's will according to The London Gazette on 15 February 1955.¹⁶ She and Audrey Violet Samuel lived between 1957 and 1961 at 106 Iverna Court, Kensington, London, England; and their names were listed on the London Electoral Register.^17,18,19 Hilda Muriel Myer died on 12 October 1983 at 176 Rivermead Court, Ranelagh Gardens, London, England, at age 93; and her death was recorded at Kensington and Chelsea Registration district in the December quarter 1983. It was also announced in The Times of 15 October 1983.^20,7,21 She was cremated at Hoop Lane Crematorium, Golders Green, London, England.²²

     Major Henry Dennis Myer was born on 22 April 1892 at Kensington, London, England; and his birth was recorded in the June quarter 1892 at Kensington Registration district.^3,4 He was the son of Hermann Henry Myer and Gertrude Solomon.¹ Major Henry Dennis Myer appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 29 Linden Gardens, Kensington, London, England, as Son, age 8, born Kensington, London.¹ He was recorded, aged 17, in a notice in The London Gazette published on the 16 November 1909:- 'Infantry. 6th (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Rifles); Henry Dennis Myer to be Second Lieutenant. Dated 25th October, 1909.⁵'

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 29 Linden Gardens, Bayswater, Notting Hill, London, England, as Son, age 18, birthplace London, and he was a 'Solictior's Articled Clerk.⁶' He was the subject in documents now held at The University of Southampton library and St Antony's College, Oxford, Middle East Archive Centre:

     'Papers of Major Henry D. Myer: volume of typescript excerpts from letters from Major Henry D. Myer, 1918-19'; typescript of 'Soldiering of sorts' by Major H.D. Myer, mainly recounting his experiences with the Royal Fusiliers, 1913-19' whilst 'serving under Allenby'. These letters, according to Michael Keren and Shlomit Keren in We Are Coming, Unafraid: The Jewish Legions and the Promised Land in the First World War, were 'written to his fiancee Louie Solomon.^{7,8,9,10,11,12}'     

He was awarded medal(s) and The National Archives contain his WWI Campaign Medal Card for the Victory Medal, British War Medal and 1915 Star, as Myer, Henry Denis, Captain London Regiment and Major Royal Fusilliers.^13,14

He married Louie Ruth Solomon in 1919 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded in the September quarter 1919 at Paddington Registration district.^15,16,17

Major Henry Dennis Myer was was reported in following notice concerning his partnership in The London Gazette published on the 23 January 1920:

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership, heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, Elkan Nathan Adler, Ernest Royalton Kisch, and Henry Dennis Myer, practising as Solicitors, at 46 and 47, London Wall, E.C.2, under the style or firm of ADLER & PEROWNE, has been dissolved by mutual consent, as and from the 31st day of December, 1919, so far as concerns the said Henry Dennis Myer. —Dated this 16th day of January, 1920. E.N. ADLER. E. ROYALTON KISCH, HENRY D. MYER. 088.¹⁸'

He and Louie Ruth Solomon were recorded on a Passenger list of people leaving the UK sailing from Southampton, England, to Genoa, Italy in 1926.¹⁹ Major Henry Dennis Myer was listed in several Phone Books over many years from around 1928-1945 including an entry for 1945 as 'Solr' [Solicitor]. at 86 Queen Victoria Street, London, England.²⁰ He was recorded by The Imperial War Museum on their War Memorials Register regarding the 'City Of London Rifles - Ss La Marguerite Bell', Period Boer War; Second and First World War: 'Description: Brass Bell Mounted Within Wooden Tripod. Inscription On Bell Bears Ships Name. Brass Finishing At Top Of Tripod Bears Regimental Badges. Inscription: This Bell/ Formerly The Bell Of The Ss La Marguerite Was Presented To The City Of London Rifles/ By/ The Directors Of The Liverpool And North Wales Steamship Company Ltd/ Through/ Major, Henry Dennis Myer/ To Commemorate The Departure Of The/ Regiment For Active Service In The Great War/ The First Battalion Of The Regiment/ Embarked On La Marguerite At Southampton For/ Le Havre On The 17th March 1915 On Top Of Tripod: City Of London/ Rifles/ 6th Batt./ South Africa 1900-02 St Quentin/ Avre/ Amiens/ Albert/ Bapaume - 1918/ Hinenburg Cine/ Pursuitto Mons 1915-1918/ France And Flanders/ South Africa 1900-02/ Festubert 1915/ Loos Somme 1916-1918/ Flers Courcelette/ Le Transloy/ Messines 1917/ Ypres/ Menin Road 1917/ Polygon Wood/ Passendale 1917/ Cambrai' at St Sepulchre Without Aldgate, Holborn Viaduct, City of London, London, England.²¹ He was mentioned in notices appearing in The London Gazette between 1933 and 1964 he was Executor or Personal Representative for the following:

1933 Issue No. 33913 Hyman Isreal Marks
1933 Issue No. 33945 Esther Betsy Levy
1934 Issue No. 34017 Edward Maurice Emanuel
1937 Issue No. 34459 Francois Adolphe Williams
1946 Issue No. 37702 Lizzie Casper
1947 Issue No. 38155 Rachel Matilda Talbot
1949 Issue No. 38587 Mortimer Hiam Silva (Mortimer Hyam)
1953 Issue No. 40028 Susan Louise Lewis-Barned (Lily)
1957 Issue No. 40994 Morris Mark Krusin
1964 Issue No. 43364 Julia Montagu.²²

He and Louie Ruth Solomon were recorded in 1935 on a Passenger list of people leaving the UK sailing from Southampton, England, to New York, United States of America.¹⁹

Major Henry Dennis Myer was named in the following notice concerning his occupation which appeared in the London Gazette Issue 34332 published on the 16 October 1936:

     'NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us, the undersigned, Robert Bernard Solomon, Henry Dennis Myer, Ronald Montagu Simon and Frank Emil Leffman, practising as Solicitors, at 86 and 88, Queen Victoria Street, London, E.C.4, under the style or firm of "MONTAGU'S AND COX & CARDALE," has been dissolved by mutual consent as from the 31st day of July, 1936. AlI debts due and owing to or by the late firm will be respectively received and paid by the said Henry Dennis Myer, Ronald Montagu Simon and Frank Emil Leffman. The said practice will be carried on in the future by the said Henry Dennis Myer, Ronald Montagu Simon and Frank Emil Leffman.—As witness our hands this 9th day of October, 1936. R. B. SOLOMON. HENRY D. MYER. F. E. LEFFMAN. (203) R. M. SIMON.²³'

He and Louie Ruth Solomon lived in 1947 at Pembridge Place, Kensington, London, England; where they appeared on the Electoral Register with Aline V., Dulcie R. and Richard H. Myer.²⁴ Major Henry Dennis Myer was executor to Rachel Matilda (Simmons/Myer) Talbot on 4 December 1947.²⁵ He was made reference to regarding his daughter in The History of the Bayswater Synagogue 1863-1963 as follows:

     'Victor [Halsted] married Dulcie, eldest daughter of Major H. D. Myer, a [Bayswater Synagogue] member of about sixty years' standing and a grandson of one of the founders, Henry Solomon, as well as a great-nephew of Chief Rabbi Dr. Hermann Adler' after 1948.² He was recorded as sailing from Southampton, England, departing for Lisburn, Portugal, on the Alcantara. He was age 62 and he was travelling with his daughter, Ailine Furst from the same address on 28 May 1954.²⁶ He and Louie Ruth Solomon were recorded on a UK Incoming Passenger List, arriving at London, England, sailing on the Arcadia from Sydney, Australia on 5 January 1955.²⁷ Major Henry Dennis Myer was executor for his Mother and the 1964 National Probate Calendar records Gertrude Myer was 'of 31 Princes House Kensington Park Road Kensington London W.11 widow' and Probate was granted in London 'to Henry Dennis Myer solicitor and Denis Edgar Samuel tanner' on 9 September 1964.²⁸ He was executor and Personal Representative in a notice in the London Gazette Issue 43436 published on the 15 September 1964 concerning his mother's estate on 15 September 1964.²⁹ He died on 2 June 1990 at Hive Road, Bushey Heath, Harrow, Middlesex, England, at age 98; and his death was recorded in June 1990 at Harrow Registration district.^4,30 His estate was probated on 11 September 1990; at London Registry, England.³¹

     Beatrice Violet Millard was born in 1899 at Deptford, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Arthur Millard and Catherine Piercey.¹ Beatrice Violet Millard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Deptford, London, England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Deptford, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 47 Raglan St, Scotland Auirnce, Hull, Yorkshire, England, as daughter, age 11, birthplace Deptford, Kent, England.³

      Clara Leah Moses was also known as Clara L Mostyn.^2,3 She was born in 1877 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1877 at Cheltenham Registration district, as Clara Leah Moses.^1,4

She was the daughter of Arthur Abraham Moses and Josephine Ada Myer.² Clara Leah Moses appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Clara L Mostyn, Daughter, age 4, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.⁵ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 85 Fordwych Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Mostyn, Daughter, age 14, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.⁶ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Mostyn, Daughter, age 24, born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.² She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Kilburn, London, England, as Clare Mostyn, age 34, single, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.⁷

She was executrix of her brother and the 1934 National Probate Calendar records: 'Mostyn Laurence of 9 St Johns Wood Park Hampstead Middlesex and of 19 Devonshire-street London died 25 March 1934 on the way to St Marys Hospital Paddington Middlesex probate London 24 April to Clare Mostyn and Stella Mostyn spinsters.' on 24 April 1934.⁸ She lived between 1939 and 1952 at 162 King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London, England; as Clare Mostyn with Gladys Mostyn and Ida Mostyn and all three were on the London Electoral Register.⁹ She was executrix for her sister Ida Mostyn as 'Clare Mostyn spinster'. on 9 July 1952.¹⁰ She and Gladys Maud Mostyn lived between 1953 and 1955 at 162 King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London, England; as Clare Mostyn and Gladys Mostyn and they were on the London Electoral Register.¹¹ Clara Leah Moses died on 9 March 1955 at London, England; and her death was recorded and indexed as Clare Mostyn at Hampstead Registration district in the March quarter 1955.^12,13 Her estate was probated on 16 April 1955; and the National Probate Calendar for 1955 records she was 'of 162 King Henrys-road Swiss Cottage London N.W.3 spinster' and Probate was granted at London to 'Gladys Maude Mostyn spinster.¹³'

      Frederick Abraham Israel Moses also went by the name of Fred Mostyn.³ Frederick Abraham Israel Moses was also known as Frederick Abraham Mostyn.^4,5,6,7,8 He was born on 31 December 1875 at Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1876 at Cheltenham Registration district with the surname Moses.^1,9,10 He was the son of Arthur Abraham Moses and Josephine Ada Myer.² Frederick Abraham Israel Moses appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Mostyn, Son, age 5, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 85 Fordwych Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Mostyn, Son, age 15, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and he was a Scholar.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Mostyn, Son, age 25, born Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and he worked as a '(Butter and Cheese) Traveller (CT).²' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Kilburn, London, England, as Fred Mostyn, age 35, single, birthplace Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and he was a Butter Importer.¹²

He married Olive Mary Newton in 1914 at London, England; and their marriage was recorded at Marylebone Registration district in the June quarter 1914.¹³ Frederick Abraham Israel Moses was awarded Freedom of the City of London in the Company of Bakers as Provision Merchant occupying 19 Devonshire Street on 10 April 1916.⁸ He was the subject of the following notice which was published in The London Gazette Issue 32722 on the 23 June 1922:

     'NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between us. the under-signed. Arthur Abraham Mostyn, Frederick Abraham Mostyn and Laurence Mostyn, carrying on business as Importers of and Dealers in Butter and Cheese at 19, Devonshire-street, St. Botolph Without, Bishopsgate, an the city of London, under the style or firm of MOSTYN & CO., so far as regards the said Frederick Abraham Mostyn, who has retired from the said firm, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 15th day of June, 1922. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Arthur Abraham Mostyn and Laurence Mostyn, who will continue to carry on the said business at the above mentioned address, under the style or firm of Mostyn & Co.— Dated the 15th day of June, 1922. ARTHUR A. MOSTYN. FREDERICK A. MOSTYN. LAURENCE MOSTYN (203).¹⁴'

He and Olive Mary Newton lived between 1923 and 1939 at 26 Grove End Road, Broad Street House, Bishopsgate, City of London, London, England; where they were listed on the Electoral Roll.¹⁵ Frederick Abraham Israel Moses was listed in 1927 as 'Frederick Abraham Mostyn CC' in the list of 'Bishopsgate Ward Club - Presidents' in the City of London, England.^16,17

He and Olive Mary Newton lived between 1936 and 1939 at 12 Gresham Gardens, Golders Green, London, England.¹⁸ Frederick Abraham Israel Moses and Olive Mary Newton lived on 29 September 1939 at Middlesex, England; where they were on the 1939 Register in the Hendon area, when he was a Provision Merchant (Dealer).¹⁹ Frederick Abraham Israel Moses died in 1954 at Hertfordshire, England; and his death was recorded at St Albans Registration district in the June quarter 1954 as Frederick A Mostyn.⁷

     Gladys Maud Mostyn was born on 24 March 1881 at Paddington, London, England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1881 at Kensington Registration district.^4,5,2,6 She was the daughter of Arthur Abraham Moses and Josephine Ada Myer.⁴ Gladys Maud Mostyn appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Daughter, age 1 month, birthplace Maida Vale, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 85 Fordwych Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Daughter, age 10, birthplace Paddington, London.⁷ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Daughter, age 20, unmarried, born Paddington, London.⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Daughter, age 30, birthplace London.⁸ She was executrix to her sister and the 1937 National Probate Calendar records:

'Mostyn Stella of 162 King Henry's-road Hampstead Middlesex spinster died 23 January 1937 Probate London 2 April to Gladys Mostyn spinster.' on 2 April 1937.⁹ She was executrix to her brother and the 1938 National Probate Calendar records:

'Mostyn Sydney Jacob of 26 Cambridge-terrace Paddington London died 23 June 1936 Administration (with Will) London 24 January to Gladys Mostyn spinster.' on 24 January 1938.¹⁰ She lived between 1939 and 1952 at 162 King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London, England; with Clare Mostyn and Ida Mostyn and all three were on the London Electoral Register.^11,6 She and Clara Leah Moses lived between 1953 and 1955 at 162 King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London, England; as Clare Mostyn and Gladys Mostyn and they were on the London Electoral Register.¹² Gladys Maud Mostyn was executrix for her Sister Clare Mostyn and the National Probate Calendar for 1955 records she was 'of 162 King Henrys-road Swiss Cottage London N.W.3 spinster' and Probate was granted at London to 'Gladys Maude Mostyn spinster' on 16 April 1955.¹³ She died on 30 December 1960 at North Western Hospital, Hampstead, London, England, at age 79; and her death was recorded at Hampstead Registration district in the December quarter 1960.^14,13 Her estate was probated on 30 January 1961; and the National Probate Calendar for 1961 records she was 'of 182 Adelaide Road Hampstead London spinster' and Probate was granted at London to 'Dulcie Rosalind Halsted married woman.¹³'

     Ida Mostyn was born in 1882 at Paddington, London, England; and her birth was registered in the September quarter 1882 at Kensington Registration district, as Ida Mostyn.^1,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Arthur Abraham Moses and Josephine Ada Myer.¹ Ida Mostyn appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 85 Fordwych Road, Hampstead, London, England, as Daughter, age 8, birthplace Paddington, London.⁶ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Maida Vale, London, England, as Daughter, age 18, born Paddington, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 13 Randolph Gardens, Kilburn, London, England, as Daughter, age 28, birthplace London.⁷ She lived between 1939 and 1952 at 162 King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London, England; with Clare Mostyn and Gladys Maud Mostyn and all three were on the London Electoral Register.⁸ She died on 11 May 1952 at Hampstead, London, England; and her death was recorded at Hampstead Registration district in the June quarter 1952.^9,10 Her estate was probated on 9 July 1952; and she was of '162 King Henrys-road London N.W.3'. Administration (with Will) was granted to 'Clare Mostyn spinster'; her sister.¹⁰