George Archibald JOHNSON [Parents] was born 9 Oct 1901 ¹ in Canning Town, West Ham, Essex, England ¹. He died 13 Aug 1971 ^{2, 3} in Frankston, Victoria, Australia ^{2, 3} from cerebral haemorrhage and atherosclerosis and was buried 17 Aug 1971 in Frankston Cemetery, Frankston, Victoria, Australia. George married ⁵ Mary WADE on 4 Jul 1931 ⁴ in Barking, Romford, Essex, England ⁴.

George emigrated 1 Nov 1968 from Frankston, Victoria, Australia.

BIRTH: Was born at home, 4 Wilberforce St, Canning Town, West Ham, Essex. Copy of birth certificate on file.

Was in the King's Royal Rifle Corps for four and a half years, 1940-1945. Army number 6855454 (or 6858454). Stationed in Morepeth, Northumberland, and didn't go out of the country. Started as a Bren-gun carrier driver, but then became a cook (Ken Johnson, 2003, pers comm).

ADDRESSES:
(1901): 4 Wilberforce St, Canning Town, West Ham, Essex.
(1931): 194 Blake Avenue, Barking, Romford.
(1932): 63 Canton Street, Poplar, London.
(1935-1968): 31 Credon Road, Plaistow, London.
(1971): 21 James Street, Frankston, Victoria.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1923-1931): Labourer, Tate & Lyle Sugar Refinery, Essex.
(1932): General Labourer.
(1957): Engineer, Tate & Lyle Sugar Refinery, Essex.
(1958): Retired, Tate & Lyle Sugar Refinery, Essex.

DEATH: Died at 21 James St, Frankston, Victoria.

BURIAL: Grave stone reads: "In loving memory of George A. Johnson, beloved husband of Mary. Loved Dad of Ken and Margaret, dear Pop of Kevin, Nicholas and Lisa. Died 13.8.71 aged 69 years. Also Mary, 16.9.94 aged 91 years. Great Nana of Benjamin and Lynelle. Loved by all but God knew best."

Mary WADE [Parents] was born 5 Jan 1903 ¹ in Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England ¹. She died 16 Sep 1994 ² in Mornington, Victoria, Australia ² and was buried 21 Sep 1994 in Frankston Cemetery, Frankston, Victoria, Australia. Mary married ⁴ George Archibald JOHNSON on 4 Jul 1931 ³ in Barking, Romford, Essex, England ³.

Mary emigrated 1 Nov 1968 from Frankston, Victoria, Australia. She signed a will 4 May 1979 ⁵ in Frankston, Victoria, Australia ⁵. She had a will probated 13 Jan 1995 ⁶ in Victoria, Australia ⁶.

NOTE: Worked at Tate and Lyle during the war years (Ken Johnson, 2003, pers comm).

ADDRESSES:
(1931): 194 Blake Avenue, Barking, Romford.
(1932): 63 Canton Street, Poplar, London.
(1935-1968): 31 Credon Road, Plaistow, London.
(1971): 21 James Street, Frankston, Victoria.
(1980-1991): Flat 4, 24 Lewis Street, Frankston.

WILL: (4 May 1979)
I Mary Johnson of 21 James Street Frankston in the State of Victoria hereby revoke all other wills made by me. I appoint KENNETH GEORGE JOHNSON of 52 Coogee Avenue Frankston to be my Executor, and direct that my Funeral and Testamentary Expenses and all my debts will be paid as soon as conveniently may be after my decease.

I Give, devise and bequeath unto

My grandson KEVIN PAUL JOHNSON of 52 Coogee Avenue Frankston, the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000).

My grandson NICHOLAS IAN JOHNSON of 52 Coogee Avenue Frankston, the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000).

My granddaughter LISA JOHNSON (adopted daughter of my son Kenneth) of 52 Coogee Avenue Frankston, the sum of one thousand dollars ($1000), my one stone Diamond Ring and my Gold Watch.

My niece Miss THERESA WAGHORN of 36 Ranelagh Road, London E15 3DP, England the sum of five hundred dollars ($500).

My son KENNETH GEORGE JOHNSON of 52 Coogee Avenue Frankston, the remainder of my estate both real and personal.

I wish to be buried with my dear husband George Johnson in Frankston Cemetery.

In Witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand the 4 day of May, in the year of our Lord one Thousand Nine Hundred and Seventy Nine.

Signed by the said Testatrix - MARY JOHNSON - on the day and year aforesaid in the presence of us present at the same time, who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as Witnesses - P. F. JACKSON 63 Well Street Brighton Vic - T. R. WHITFORD 4 Glendra Court Frankston Vic.

DEATH: Died at Frankston Hospital, Victoria. Copy of certificate on file.

BURIAL: Grave stone reads: "In loving memory of George A. Johnson, beloved husband of Mary. Loved Dad of Ken and Margaret, dear Pop of Kevin, Nicholas and Lisa. Died 13.8.71 aged 69 years. Also Mary, 16.9.94 aged 91 years. Great Nana of Benjamin and Lynelle. Loved by all but God knew best."

Herbert Arthur LAMBERT [Parents] "Bert" was born 2 Jul 1892 ¹ in Peckham, Camberwell, London, England ¹. He died 9 May 1960 ² in Walthamstow, Essex, England ² from uraemia and carcenoma of the bladder and was buried 14 May 1960 ³ in Enfield Crematorium, Enfield, Middlesex, England ³. Bert married Irene Margaret LEGGETT on 16 Sep 1933 ⁴ in Wandsworth, London, England ⁴.

Bert was counted in a census ⁵ 31 Mar 1901 in Camberwell, Peckham, London, England. He was cremated 14 May 1960 in Enfield Crematorium, , Middlesex, England. He had a will probated ⁶ 17 Jun 1960 in London, England.

Other marriages:

BUNGAY, Julia Maud

BIRTH: Born at 33 Choumert Square, Peckham, London (home). Copy of birth certificate and copy of an entry of birth on file.

ADDRESSES:
(1892): 33 Choumert Square, Peckham, London.
(1901): 27 Bellwood Road, Camberwell.
(1916): 61 Hafton Road, Hither Green, London
(1933): 12, Cedars Road, Clapham.
(1936): 3 Elm Park Gardens, Selsdon, Surrey.
(1947-1952): 11 Park Hill Road, Chingford.
(1952-1960): 7, Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1916): Soldier.
(1933): Costing Clerk, fancy box factory.
(1936): Commercial Traveller (cardboard boxes).
(1957): Secretary.
(1960): Stationers Clerk.

Known to have had one child by previous marriage, possibly adopted.

DEATH: Died at Connaught Hospital, Walthamstow. Copy of death certificate on file. Family cremation card reads: "In loving memory of Herbert Arthur Lambert who passed away 9th. May 1960. Aged 67 years. Cremated at Enfield Crematorium."

CREMATION: Cremated at Enfield Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance.

Died intestate (2,484 pounds 8s 7d) left to I.M. Lambert.

Irene Margaret LEGGETT [Parents] was born 17 Feb 1909 ¹ in Wandsworth, Battersea, London, England ¹ and was christened 28 Mar 1909 ². She died 29 Jan 1988 in Mt. Eliza, Victoria, Australia and was buried Feb 1988 ³ in Frankston Cemetery, Frankston, Victoria, Australia ³. Irene married Herbert Arthur LAMBERT on 16 Sep 1933 ⁴ in Wandsworth, London, England ⁴.

Irene emigrated 1 Nov 1968 from Frankston, Victoria, Australia. She was cremated 1 Feb 1988 in Necropolis, Springvale, Victoria, Australia.

BIRTH: Born at 46 Gowrie Road, London SW11. Copy of certificate on file.

BAPTISM: Baptised at St. Matthew's Church. Copy of baptism notice on file.

DEATH: Registration no. 02910/88, Victorian Register.

BURIAL: Has a remembrance stone in a wall at Frankston Cemetery, Victoria. Inscription reads: "Irene M. Lambert 17.2.09 - 29.1.88 Sadly Missed."

OCCUPATIONS:
(1933): Telegraphist, London Telephone Service
(1954-1968): Warehouse Stock-checker, Stonehams Wholesale Tobaconist, 159 Wood Street, Walthamstow.

ADDRESSES:
(1909): 46 Gowrie Road, Battersea, London
(1993): 12 Cedars Road, Clapham
(1936): 3 Elm Park Gardens, Selsdon, Surrey
(1947-1952): 11 Park Hill Road, Chingford
(1952-1969): 7, Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow
(1974): 22 Petrie Street, Frankston
(1988): 4/24 Lewis Street, Frankston

Albert Thomas LEGGETT [Parents] was born ¹ 11 Dec 1875 in Chelsea, Middlesex, England. He died ² 8 Jan 1930 in Balham, Surrey, England and was buried Jan 1930 ³ in Streatham Park Cemetery, Streatham, London, England ³. Albert married ⁵ Florence Amy RENDER on 23 Aug 1897 ⁴ in Fulham, Middlesex, England ⁴.

Albert was counted in a census 3 Apr 1881 ⁶ in Chelsea, London, England ⁶. He was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁷ in Chelsea, London, England ⁷. He was counted in a census 31 Mar 1901 ⁸ in Clapham, London ⁸. He signed a will ⁹ 14 Feb 1921 in London, England.

BIRTH: Born at 15 Langton St, Chelsea. Copy of birth certificate on file.

ADDRESSES:
(1875): 15 Langton Street, Chelsea, Middlesex.
(1881): 6 Langton St, Chelsea, London, Middlesex.
(1891): 31 Langton St, Chelsea, London.
(1897): 15 Hartismere Road, Fulham, Middlesex.
(1901): 57 Abbeville Road, Clapham, London.
(1906): 46 Gowrie Road, Battersea, London.
(1913): 23 Winifred Grove, Clapham, London.
(1921, 1930): 103 Mysore Road, Lavender Hill, Surrey.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1891): Grocer's assistant.
(1897): Clerk.
(1901): Despatch Clerk / Commercial Clerk
(1906): Telephone company's clerk.
(1930): Fault Clerk, engineering.

DEATH: Died at St. James Hospital, Balham, Surrey.

BURIAL: Buried in Streatham Park Cemetery, Grave No. 21262, Square 2. Grave stone reads: "In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Albert Thomas Leggett who died 8th January 1930. Aged 55 years. Also his beloved wife Florence Amy Leggett, who died 4th December 1950 aged 75 years. God takes our loved ones from our homes but never from our hearts."

The cemetery was visited 16/11/2000, by Kevin Johnson and Janet Day. The headstone has been removed (as have most of the others in the surrounding area).

WILL: (14 February 1921)
This is the last will and testament of me ALBERT THOMAS LEGGETT of 103 Mysore Rd Lavender Hill SW 11 in the county of London made this 14th day of Feby in the year of our Lord One thousand nine hundred and twenty one.

I hereby revoke all wills made by me at any time heretofore I appoint Florence Amy Leggett 103 Mysore Road Battersea SW 11 to be my EXECUTOR and direct that all my debts and funeral expenses shall be paid as soon as conveniently my be after my decease.

I give and bequeath unto my wife Florence Amy Leggett all I possess and any future possessions either in money or deeds.

ALBERT THOMAS LEGGETT - Signed by the said Testator Albert T. Leggett in the presence of us present at the same time who at h__ request in h__ presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses:-

DOROTHY WARING 96 Wycliffe Rd SW 11 - GEORGE WILLIAM POTTER 93 Cornwall Rd Bayswater W 11.

Affidavit of due Execution filed
Proved 14th February 1930.

PROBATE: Somerset House Records, 1930.
Probate London, 14 February to Florence Amy Leggett (widow). Effects £264 6s 3d.

Florence Amy RENDER [Parents] was born 7 Oct 1875 ¹ in Fulham, Middlesex, England ¹. She died ² 4 Dec 1950 in Croydon, Surrey, England and was buried 8 Dec 1950 ³ in Streatham Park Cemetery, Streatham, London, England ³. Florence married ⁵ Albert Thomas LEGGETT on 23 Aug 1897 ⁴ in Fulham, Middlesex, England ⁴.

Florence was counted in a census 3 Apr 1881 ⁶ in Fulham, London, England ⁶. She was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁷ in Kensington, London, England ⁷. She was counted in a census 31 Mar 1901 ⁸ in Clapham, London ⁸. She signed a will 1951 ⁹ in Thornton Heath, Surrey, England ⁹. She had a will probated 22 Feb 1951 ¹⁰ in London, England ¹⁰.

BIRTH: Was born at home (11 Maxwell Rd, Fulham, Middlesex, England). Copy of birth certificate on file.

There are three differing birth dates. Birth certificate has three dates on it - 11 December, 23 December and 7 December.

NOTE: The photo Render Children.jpg has the following written on the back of it: "Grandma maiden name Render. Grandma F. Leggett with brothers when young, Uncle Ernie, Uncle Bert, Uncle Percy", however from the ages of the children, it is more likely that the photo is of (l to r)  Walter, Herbert, Percy and Florence Render.

ADDRESSES:
(1875): 11 Maxwell Road, Fulham.
(1881): 29 Maxwell Road, Fulham.
(1891): 20 Ifield Road, Kensington, London.
(1897): 15 Hartismere Road, Fulham, London.
       172 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Surrey.
(1901): 57 Abbeville Road, Clapham, London.
(1921): 103 Mysore Rd, Lavender Hill.
(1950): 58 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, Surrey.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1891): Dressmaker's apprentice.
Seamstress (Doreen Hendry, pers. comm.).

BURIAL: Buried in Streatham Park Cemetery, Grave No. 21262, Square 2. Grave stone reads: "In loving memory of a dear husband and father, Albert Thomas Leggett who died 8th January 1930. Aged 55 years. Also his beloved wife Florence Amy Leggett, who died 4th December 1950 aged 75 years. God takes our loved ones from our homes but never from our hearts."

The cemetery was visited 16/11/2000, by Kevin Johnson and Janet Day. The headstone has been removed (as have most of the others in the surrounding area).

PROBATE: Somerset House records, 1951.
Probate granted to William Albert Leggett (bank official) and Edwin Victor Albert Leggett (insurance official). Personal effects of 1,222 pounds 1s, 3d at death.

WILL:
I Florence Amy Leggett of 172 Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath in the County of Surrey hereby revoke all wills and testamentary instruments heretofore by me made and declare this to be my last Will whereof I appoint my son William Albert Leggett of 28 Devereux Rd, SW11 and Edwin Victor Albert Leggett of 47 Priory Rd Chiam(?) Surrey, now 48 Pembury Avenue Worcester Park to be the Executors. I direct my Executors to pay my just Debts and Funeral and Testamentary Expenses.

I give and bequeath an extra £10 (ten pounds) each to the above Executors free of duty.

I bequeath the proceeds of the policy No. 118107446 in the Prudential Assurance Co. to my daughter Winifred Amy Pritchard for her kindness shown to me in addition to her share. The remainder of my worldly goods and possessions, which I now possess, to be equally divided between my six children.

Any legacy left to me from my Uncle Walter Rayment, his wife and daughter Gladys and my Aunt Emily Pugh to be equally divided between my six children or from any other source. My diamond ring I give to my daughter Elsie. My gold watch to my oldest friend Dora Cornwall. To Jonny Cowlard my silversun tea pot set.

I wish Leonard Leggett to bury me at Streatham with my late husband.

Should either of my two Executors predecease me I appoint my third son, Raymond Douglas Leggett to take his place.

F. A. Leggett.

John Allen PRITCHARD "Jack" was born ¹ 16 Jan 1896 in Islington, London, England. He died ² 29 Oct 1988 in Worthing, Sussex, England. Jack married ³ Winifred Amy LEGGETT on Apr 1931 in Clapham Common, Surrey, England.

NOTE: Original birth date recorded was 16 Jan 1905. Not sure where this came from. His birth date according to his death registration is 16 Jan 1896.

Winifred Amy LEGGETT [Parents] "Win" was born 17 Apr 1903 in Clapham, South London, England. She died ¹ 29 Apr 2001 in Worthing, Sussex, England. Win married ² John Allen PRITCHARD on Apr 1931 in Clapham Common, Surrey, England.

William Albert LEGGETT [Parents] "Will" was born 19 Mar 1901 ¹ in Wandsworth, London, England ¹. He died ² 29 Mar 1975 in Wandsworth, Surrey, England and was buried 5 Apr 1975. Will married Dorothy Alice Violet WARING on Jul 1928 ³ in Clapham Common, Surrey, England ³.

NOTE: The 1901 census shows a Leslie W. Leggett, aged 2 weeks, as the son of Albert Thomas and Florence Amy Leggett. No other records known of this child. There is no record of a Leslie Leggett in the birth indexes for 1901, so it is assumed that this child is most likely William Albert Leggett. The census was taken on 31 Mar 1901, only 12 days after William Albert was born, so he might not have been officially named at that time.

BIRTH: Born at home, 57 Abbeville Road, Clapham, London.

MARRIAGE: Married at the Parish Church of St. Barnabus, Clapham Common (Doreen Hendry, pers comm. 2000). Year of marriage is uncertain.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1950, 1951): Bank Official.

ADDRESSES:
(1901): 57 Abbeville Road, Clapham, London.
(1951-1975): 28 Deveraux Road, London, SW 11.

Dorothy Alice Violet WARING "Doll" was born 9 Nov 1902 ¹ in Tunbridge, Kent, England ¹. She died ² 8 Feb 1989 in Newham, London, England and was buried 16 Feb 1989. Doll married William Albert LEGGETT on Jul 1928 ³ in Clapham Common, Surrey, England ³.

MARRIAGE: Married at the Parish Church of St. Barnabus, Clapham Common (Doreen Hendry, pers comm. 2000).

ADDRESSES:
(1921): 98 Wycliffe Rd, Battersea.
(1989): 56a Dunbar Road, Forest Gate, London.

PROBATE: Leeds, 28 December 1989. Not exceeding 100,000 pounds.