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     Thomas Albert Philbrook was born on 13 September 1906 at London England; and his birth was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1906.^2,3 He was the son of Albert James Philbrook and Lydia Jayne Paynter.¹ Thomas Albert Philbrook was christened on 22 October 1906 at Saint Clement, Notting Hill, London England.⁴ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Fulham, London England, as Son, age 4.⁵ He married Ellen May Buckingham in 1929 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at Hammersmith Registration district in the September quarter 1929.⁶ Thomas Albert Philbrook died in 1976 at London England; and his death was recorded at Hammersmith Registration district in the March quarter 1977.^1,3

     Minnie Harvey was born in 1870 at West Ham, Essex England; and her birth was recorded at West Ham Registration district in the September quarter 1870.^1,2 She was the daughter of Josiah Harvey and Eliza Ryder.¹ Minnie Harvey appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 4 Mill Row, West Ham, Essex England, as Daughter, age 8 months, birthplace West Ham, Essex.¹

     Winifred Philbrook was born in 1916 at Nambour, Queensland Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Philbrook and Sarah Kezia Wright.¹

     Ruby Alice Philbrook was born in 1919 at Australia.² She was the daughter of Thomas Philbrook and Sarah Kezia Wright.² Ruby Alice Philbrook died on 30 August 1980 at Queensland Australia.² She was buried after 30 August 1980 at Nambour Garden Lawn Cemetery, Maroochy Shire, Queensland Australia.²

      Her married name was Philbrook.² Lydia Jayne Paynter was born in 1884 at London England; and her birth was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1884.³ She was the Daughter of George Frederick Paynter, Labourer.⁴ She married Albert James Philbrook, son of Thomas Philbrook and Emily Standen, on 11 September 1906 at Saint Clement, Notting Hill, London England; and their marriage as Lydia Jane Paynter and Albert James Philbrook was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the September quarter 1906; and he was a Carman.^2,4 Lydia Jayne Paynter and Albert James Philbrook lived on 22 October 1906 at 3 Mary Place, Kensington, London England; and he was a Carman.⁵ Lydia Jayne Paynter appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Fulham, London England, as age 26.⁶ She died in 1978 at Greater London England; and her death was recorded at Richmond Upon Thames Registration district in the March quarter 1978 and indexed as Lydia Jane Punter.⁷

      Ulda Piza was also known as Uldah Piza.^2,3,4 Her married name was Phillips.¹ She was born on 17 December 1871 at Lancashire England; and her birth was recorded at Chorlton Registration district in the March quarter 1872.^1,3 She was the Daughter of Jacob, birthplace West Indies, and Bendita Piza, birthplace Hamburgh. In 1881 Jacob was a Commission Merchant and Uldah was one of 13 children.⁴ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 15 Warrington Crescent, Paddington, London England, as Uldah Piza, Daughter, age 9, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire, and she was a Scholar.⁴ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Warrington Crescent, Paddington, London England, as Ulda Piza, Daughter of widowed Bendita, unmarried, age 19, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire; also in the household were her five sisters, a Cook and a Housemaid.⁵ She married Walter Albert Phillips, son of Albert Phillips and Rachel Mosely, in 1902 at London England; and their marriage was recorded in the March quarter 1902 at Paddington Registration district.^1,2 Ulda Piza appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Brentford, Middlesex England, as age 39, birthplace Manchester.⁶ She died on 17 May 1963 at Surrey England at age 91; and her death was recorded at Croydon Registration district in the June quarter 1963.^1,7 She was buried at Witton Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire England; with her husband Albert Walter Phillips. A copyrighted picture of their joint gravestone is on the internet, permission applied for to put on website.¹

      Her married name was Creasey.¹ Elizabeth Ellaway was born circa 1888. She married Austin Harvey Atkinson, son of Harvey Creasey and Emma Atkins, in 1913; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1913.¹

      Her married name was Philbrook.² Ellen May Buckingham was born in 1904 at Glamorganshire Wales; and her birth was recorded at Cardiff Registration district in the September quarter 1904.³ She married Thomas Albert Philbrook, son of Albert James Philbrook and Lydia Jayne Paynter, in 1929 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at Hammersmith Registration district in the September quarter 1929.²

     Elizabeth R Owen was born in 1918; and her birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the June quarter 1918.¹ She was the daughter of John Charles Gill and Kattie Owen.¹

     Robert Rae was born on 16 November 1826 at Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire Scotland.^2,4 He was the son of Robert Rae and Agnes Hamilton.^2,1,3 Robert Rae was christened on 3 December 1826 at Abbey Green, Scotland.^4,5 He emigrated circa 1833 from Scotland; to Scarborough, Upper Canada, with his parents and three other siblings.¹ He married Rachel Jane Smith, daughter of William Smith and Ellen Jane Bell, on 30 July 1855 at London, Middlesex, Ontario Canada.⁶ Robert Rae appeared on the census of April 1871 at Bosanquet, Ontario Canada, as Head of household and a transcript reads:

     'RAE , ROBERT M
     Sex: Male
     Age: 49
     Birthplace: SCOTLAND
     Religion: Canada Presbyterian/C. Presb.
     Origin: SCOTCH
     Occupation: MERCHANT
     District: LAMBTON ( 004 )
     Sub-district: Bosanquet ( J )
     Division: 2.⁷'


He appeared on the census of 4 April 1881 at Bosanquet, Ontario Canada, as Married, male of Scottish origin, age 54, and a transcript of the entry reads:

'Household:

Name Marital Status Gender Ethnic Origin Age Birthplace Occupation Religion
Robert RAE M Male Scottish 54 Scotland Farmer [sic] C. Presbyterian
Rachel RAE M Female American 44 USA C. Presbyterian
Robert A. RAE Male Scottish 21 O C. Presbyterian
Hellan SOUTHWORTH [sic] Female Scottish 24 O C. Presbyterian
Agness SOUTHWORTH [sic] Female Scottish 23 O C. Presbyterian
Margret SOUTHWORTH [sic] Female Scottish 13 O Going To School C. Presbyterian
Mareyan SOUTHWORTH [sic] Female Scottish 12 O Going To School C. Presbyterian
Rachel SOUTHWORTH [sic] Female Scottish 10 O Going To School C. Presbyterian
William SOUTHWORTH [sic] Male Scottish 5 O C. Presbyterian
William MCKELLOR* Male Scottish 23 O C. Presbyterian'

His correct occupation was 'Merchant and Warden of Lambton County as well as Post master and banker.^8,9'

He died on 25 March 1912 at Sarnia, Ontario Canada, at age 85.¹⁰ He was buried after 25 March 1912 at Pine Hill Cemetery, Bosanquet, Ontario Canada.⁶ He was The following is from a biographical sketch written by Victor Lauriston:

'Robert Rae, early Bosanquet figure, was a power in politics. A man who loomed large in the municipal history of Lambton was the Bosanquet pioneer Robert Rae. Something like 43 years elapsed between his first election to the Township Council and his final service as county commissioner. He served six terms as warden of Lambton, an all time record for the county, and a quarter century lay between his first and last election to that office.

Rae was born in Lesmahagow, a Lanarkshire village, on November 16, 1826, the son of Robert and Agnes (Hamilton) Rae, and the second of their four
children. When five years old and four months old, he emigrated with his parents to Canada. After a tedious seven weeks' voyage, during which the sailing ship "Nailor" ran the gauntlet of severe storms and lay four days in a vast ice field, they reached Quebec.

They continued by the steamer "Chambly" to Montreal, thence by Durham boat up the St. Lawrence to Prescott; thence on the steamer "William the Fourth" to
York--the trip from Quebec to what is now Toronto consuming three weeks. After a brief sojourn with a hospitable friend, Mrs. Alexander Gibb, the family went on to visit an uncle, Robert Hamilton, in Scarborough Township.

Hamilton was engaged in clearing a fallow, and the elder Robert Rae volunteered to assist. The first large tree he undertook to cut fell in the wrong direction, and the heavy trunk crushed him to death. This was on June 28, 1832, just four weeks after his landing in Toronto.

For a few months, the widow and four small children made their home in a cabin on the Hamilton farm. That fall, they rented 15 acres on the Kingston road. In
eight years there they saved enough money to purchase a 30- acre property near the present site of Malvern. All this meant hard work for the younger Robert Rae, work which cut him off from all opportunity of securing an education.

At 16, the boy was unable to write his name, and had no knowledge of arithmetic or grammar; but at the age of seven, he had completely mastered the
Shorter Catechism, and by attending Sabbath School and Bible Class, he became well grounded in scriptural subjects.

In 1840 when Robert was 14, the family had moved to a 30-acre bush farm east of the Markham road, where his hard work helped to make it highly productive. From 16 to 19, he was able to attend for six weeks each winter, and so rapid was his progress, he commences the study of the classics with a view to entering a profession. Here, too, he made good headway; but at the end of a year the ambition veered toward mercantile pursuits, though it was several years before he had a chance to gratify them.

At 24, he became a clerk in the Strachan & Redford grocery in Toronto. The following spring he opened a small store on the Markham road.

Meanwhile the mother had sold the 30-acre farm and the family had bought 200 acres in Bosanquet, then largely a wilderness. The young storekeeper sold
his business and in January, 1852, after a five days' journey by team, the family reached their location on Lot 23, Con. 9, Bosanquet, where in the course of the winter, they erected a log shanty. Robert and his brother, Archibald, spent two years clearing the farm. Later they sold this and bought land near the thriving Village of Pine Hill. The village, about that time, was rechristened Widder, in honor of Frederick Widder, head of the Canada Company.

In 1854, Rae, in partnership with James Harrower, opened the second general store at Widder. The following year he married Rachel Jane Smith, of Warwick.
Later he sold his interest in the partnership to Murdo McLeay, of Warwick, and opened a general store in his own account.

In 1856, Rae was elected to the Bosanquet Township Council, an office he held four years. In 1860, he was elected reeved, a position he continued to hold--
except for one year--up to 1887. In 1863, he was unanimously elected warden of Lambton, and re-elected for 1864 and 1867.

When , on March 6, 1867, a Liberal convention was called in Sarnia to nominate a candidate for the new Dominion Parliament, an informal ballot was taken on
possible candidates for the Legislature. T.B. Pardee received 32 votes, with 22 for Rae and 12 for Fred Davis. The same evening, however, a representative
gathering of the Reform Party at the Belchamber Hotel tendered the provincial to Robert Rae. Rae hesitated, as he had been supporting Colonel Davis. The meeting thereupon, refusing to delay the matter, nominated Pardee. Rae decided to contest the election as an independent. A little later, he accepted a nomination tendered him at a Conservative convention at Wyoming. He had previously been a strong Reformer, and the acceptance of the Conservative nomination place him in an quivocal position. Feeling in both parties was strong against men who changed their political affiliation. As a result, Rae failed to secure strong support from either party, and T.B. Pardee went on to a distinguished career in provincial politics. This fiasco, however, did not shake Lambton's confidence in Rae as a municipal leader. Bosanquet continued to elect him reeve and Lambton County Council re-elected him warden for 1868 and 1869. Rae, meanwhile, had transferred his business interests from Widder Village to Widder Station, on the Grand Trunk. Widder Station later became the Village of Thedford. In 1876, Rae left Thedford to open partnership with Alfred Lofft, of St. Marys. That year was the one break in his service as reeve. In 1877, while he was still living in Forest, Bosanquet unanimously elected him reeve, and he returned to Thedford later the same year. He continued to serve till 1887, when he was elected warden of Lambton for the sixth time. He then retired from the post he had held so long. In 1892, however, he went back to the County Council as reeve of Thedford, and in 1897, when the County Councils Act established a new system of county commissioners, the veteran was elected to represent District 6 for a two-year term. Owing to ill health, he did not offer for re-election in 1900.

These were not all his municipal interests. For many years he was school trustee of S.S. 11, Bosanquet, and secretary-treasurer. Only July 17, 1856,
he was appointed postmaster at Widder, and following his removal to Widder Station ( later Thedford), he was named postmaster there in 1862. Prior to
Confederation, the Macdonald Government named him a justice of the peace, and in his time he was one of the oldest magistrates in Ontario. In his later
years, following his retirement from the County Council, he was a member of the Thedford Public Library Board.

Mr. and Mrs. Rae lived to celebrate their golden wedding on July 30, 1905. The great occasion was marred only by the fact that their seven children had
made new homes in the West, and were unable to attend. In their time the couple had seen amazing changes in Bosanquet, in Lambton County, and in
Canada....¹¹'

      Her married name was Rae.¹ Rachel Jane Smith was born on 28 July 1836 at New York, New York, United States of America.² She was the daughter of William Smith and Ellen Jane Bell.¹ Rachel Jane Smith married Robert Rae, son of Robert Rae and Agnes Hamilton, on 30 July 1855 at London, Middlesex, Ontario Canada.³ Rachel Jane Smith appeared on the census of 4 April 1881 at Bosanquet, Ontario Canada, as Married, Female, Ethnic Origin American, age 44, Birthplace USA, Religion 'C. Presbyterian.⁴'

She died on 20 January 1906 at London, Middlesex, Ontario Canada, at age 69.⁵ She was buried after 20 January 1906 at Pine Hill Cemetery, Bosanquet, Ontario Canada.¹

     William Henry Merritt was born in 1833 at Kincardine, Ontario Canada.^1,3 He married Maria Robertson on 24 February 1858 at Huron, Ontario Canada.^1,4 William Henry Merritt appeared on the census of 1881 at Selkirk, Manitoba Canada, as Male, married, ethnic origin English, age 48, birthplace Ontario, occupation Carpenter, religion Church of England. The household also contained his wife, 5 sons and 4 daughters.⁵ He died on 24 October 1916 at Smith Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.^3,6

      Maria Robertson was also known as Maria Robinson.^2,3 Her married name was Merritt.¹ She was born circa 1840 at Ontario Canada.¹ She married William Henry Merritt on 24 February 1858 at Huron, Ontario Canada.^1,4 Maria Robertson appeared on the census of 1881 at Selkirk, Manitoba Canada, as Married, female, ethnic origin Irish, bithplace Ontario, religion Church of England.¹ She died in 1910 at Canada.⁵

      Her married name was McKenzie.¹ Ruby May Hill was born circa 1890. She married James Arthur Robert McKenzie, son of Robert Sangster McKenzie and Ruth Tyler, on 4 September 1916 at Rivers, Manitoba Canada.¹

      Lt. Frederick George Herbert Manville MC also went by the name of Fred.¹ He was born on 22 March 1893 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada.^3,4 He was the son of Herbert Alix Mosely and Rachel Merritt.¹ Lt. Frederick George Herbert Manville MC appeared on the census of 1901 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada, as Fred Manville, Son, born 22 March 1893 in Manitoba and his religion was Church of England.^5,6 He appeared on the census of 1906 at Portage la Praire, Manitoba Canada, taken in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta as birthyear about 1893 and birthplace Manitoba.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1911 at 12 St E, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada, as Son, age 18, born March 1893, and he was a Bank Clerk.⁸ He wasawarded the Military Cross during The Great War [WWI] as announced in the 'London Gazette':

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He has done exceptionally brilliant work, often under most difficult conditions. On one occasion he flew for three hours at a low altitude far over the lines ranging on active enemy batteries'

Biographical details:

'Born 22 March 1893 in Canada; home in Leask, Saskatchewan (rancher; although next-of-kin listed in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan). Formerly in 28th Battalion, CEF; detached to RFC, 2 March 1916; to Reading, 21 May 1917; appointed Flying Officer on Probation (Observer), 16 July 1916; served in No.15 Squadron, 16 March to 17 November 1916; to CFS, 25 November 1916; confirmed as Flying Officer, 1 October 1917; to Reading, 21 May 1917; to No.4 RS, 25 June 1917; dates uncertain for postings to No.42 RS, School of Bombing, London Stores Disposal Park, No.36 Wing; to No.2 SN and GD, 23 June 1918; attached Technical Section, CAF, 17 March 1919; Captain (Administration), 15 May 1919'

The National Archives contain the WWI Campaign Medal Card for Frederick George Manville, 'Canadian Army Unit Lieutenant and Royal Air Force Captain'

His attestation records describe him as 5' 6" with fair complexion, grey eyes and fair hair.^9,10,11,12

He married Ivy Georgina Potter, daughter of Frederick J Potter and Harriett Sarah Bishop, on 26 April 1919 at Kensington, London England; and their marriage was recorded in the June quarter 1919 at Kensington Registration district.^13,14,15 Lt. Frederick George Herbert Manville MC and Ivy Georgina Potter are believed to have had 'one daughter who never married' circa 1920.^13,14 Was listed with his Wife and Daughter, as a passenger leaving Honolulu, Hawaii, arriving on 9 January 1926 at San Pedro, California, United States of America. He sailed on the S.S.Calawai, his age was 32, an Importer, his nationaltiy was Canadian and last permanent residence was Melbourne, Australia. He gave his father H.A. Manville's address at Blackie, Alberta, Canada, for 'The name and complete address of nearest relative or friend in country from whence alien came'. Jacksonville, Florida, was the final distination of the family.¹⁶ Lt. Frederick George Herbert Manville MC appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Pelican Avenue, Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States of America, as Head, married, age 37, year of immigration 1926, and he was an Accountant.¹⁷ He he was again recorded in connection with the RAAF and the National Archives of Australia hold item 5254746 relating to this in Canberra between 1939 and 1948.¹⁸ He died on 20 May 1979 at Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States of America, at age 86; and the following is a transcript of his Individual Record in the U.S. Social Security Death Index:

'Frederick MANVILLE
Birth Date: 22 Mar 1893
Death Date: May 1979
Social Security Number: 261-44-2490
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Florida

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 29301
Localities: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina.^1,19,20'

      Her married name was Manville.¹ Ivy Georgina Potter was born on 7 January 1899; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1899 at Tunbridge Registration district, Kent/Sussex.^3,4 She was the daughter of Frederick J Potter and Harriett Sarah Bishop.² Ivy Georgina Potter appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Pinkham, East Peckham, Kent England, as Daughter, age 2, birthplace Golden Green, Kent.² She married Lt. Frederick George Herbert Manville MC, son of Herbert Alix Mosely and Rachel Merritt, on 26 April 1919 at Kensington, London England; and their marriage was recorded in the June quarter 1919 at Kensington Registration district.^5,6,7 Ivy Georgina Potter and Lt. Frederick George Herbert Manville MC are believed to have had 'one daughter who never married' circa 1920.^5,6 Ivy Georgina Potter emigrated on 9 January 1926; was listed with her Husband and Daughter, as a passenger leaving Honolulu, Hawaii, arriving on 9 January 1926 at San Pedro, California, United States of America. She sailed on the S.S.Calawai, her age was 26, she did House Duties, her nationaltiy was Canadian and last permanent residence was Melbourne, Australia. Jacksonville, Florida, was the final distination of the family.⁸ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at Pelican Avenue, Daytona Beach, Volusia, Florida, United States of America, as Wife, age 30, year of immigration 1926.⁹ She died in September 1981 at age 82; and the following is a transcript of the U.S. Social Security Death Index -

'Ivy MANVILLE
Birth Date: 7 Jan 1899
Death Date: Sep 1981
Social Security Number: 267-32-3514
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Florida

Death Benefit Localities
Zip Code: 29302
Localities: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina.³'

      Edward Franklin Benjamin Manville also went by the name of Ted.² He was born on 24 April 1896 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada.^2,3,4 He was the son of Herbert Alix Mosely and Rachel Merritt.² Edward Franklin Benjamin Manville appeared on the census of 1901 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada, as Son, born 24 April 1896 in Manitoba and his religion was Church of England.^5,6 He appeared on the census of 1906 at Portage la Praire, Manitoba Canada, taken in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta as Edmond Manville? birthyear about 1891? and birthplace Manitoba.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1911 at 12 St E, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada, as Son, age 14, born April 1897.⁸ He served in the Great War [WWI] and the LIbarary and Archives of Canada contain his Attestation papers dated 21 September 1914. His trade or calling was 'Motor Expert', he was 5' 7" with fair complexion, blue eyes and light hair.³

He married Judy (?) circa 1921; and they are believed to have had 'no children.^2,9' Edward Franklin Benjamin Manville died on 17 July 1929 at Salem, Oregon, United States of America, at age 33.¹⁰

      Her married name was Manville.¹ Judy (?) was born circa 1896.¹ She married Edward Franklin Benjamin Manville, son of Herbert Alix Mosely and Rachel Merritt, circa 1921; and they are believed to have had 'no children.^1,2'

      Arthur Reginald Manville also went by the name of Art.¹ He was born on 11 July 1900 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada.^2,3 He was the son of Herbert Alix Mosely and Rachel Merritt.¹ Arthur Reginald Manville appeared on the census of 1901 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada, as Son, born 11 July 1900 in Manitoba and his religion was Church of England.^4,5 He appeared on the census of 1906 at Portage la Praire, Manitoba Canada, taken in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta as birthyear about 1900 and birthplace Manitoba.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1911 at 12 St E, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada, as Son, age 11, born July 1899.⁷ He married Mary Lillian Whillans on 6 June 1928 at Blackie, Alberta Canada; and they are believed to have had 'one son and one daughter.^1,8,9' Arthur Reginald Manville died on 11 November 1950 at Leduc, Alberta Canada, at age 50.^10,11 He was buried after 11 November 1950 at Highwood Cemetery, High River, Alberta Canada.¹²

      Her married name was Manville.¹ Mary Lillian Whillans was born on 25 September 1907 at Streetsville, Ontario Canada; and she was the Daughter of George Whillians and Mary Hay.^1,2,3 She married Arthur Reginald Manville, son of Herbert Alix Mosely and Rachel Merritt, on 6 June 1928 at Blackie, Alberta Canada; and they are believed to have had 'one son and one daughter.^1,4,2' Mary Lillian Whillans died on 9 March 1997 at Brentwood Nursing Home, Calgary, Alberta Canada, at age 89.²

      Charles Alfred Manville also went by the name of Charlie.² He was born on 11 July 1900 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada.^1,3 He was the son of Herbert Alix Mosely and Rachel Merritt.¹ Charles Alfred Manville appeared on the census of 1901 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada, as Son, born 11 July 1900 in Manitoba and his religion was Church of England.^4,5 He appeared on the census of 1906 at Portage la Praire, Manitoba Canada, taken in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta as birthyear about 1900 and birthplace Manitoba.⁶ He appeared on the census of 1911 at 12 St E, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada, as Charlie Manville, Son, age 11, born July 1899.⁷ He died on 20 August 1990 at Calgary, Alberta Canada, at age 90.⁸ He was the subject of an obituary in the 'Calgary Herald.²'

      Her married name was Waggitt.² Rose Florence Philbrook was born in 1889 at Norwood, London England; and her birth was recorded at Lambeth Registration district in the December quarter 1899.⁴ She was the daughter of Thomas Philbrook and Emily Standen.¹ Rose Florence Philbrook was christened on 26 January 1890 at Saint Luke, West Norwood, London England.³ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 61 Bramley Road, Kensington, London England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Norwood.¹ She married John Charles Waggitt in 1911; and their marriage was recorded at Croydon Registration district in the March quarter 1911.² Rose Florence Philbrook and John Charles Waggitt recorded on a Passenger List of those leaving Liverpool, England, for Montreal, Quebec, Canada and also on Canadian Passenger Lists 1865-1935 arriving in Canada in 1911.^5,6 Rose Florence Philbrook recorded on a Canadian Passenger List arriving at St John, New Brunswick, Canada.⁶ She died on 16 October 1962 at Hamilton, Ontario Canada.⁷

     Mary Elizabeth Allen was born in 1870 at Richmond, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Richmond record office in the December quarter 1870.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Thomas Allen and Mary Martin.¹ Mary Elizabeth Allen appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Richmond, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 7 months, birthplace Richmond, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Richmond, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 10, birthplace Richmond, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Richmond, Surrey England, as Daughter Elizabeth M, age 20, birthplace Richmond, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Richmond, Surrey England, as Head, Single, age 30, birthplace Richmond, Surrey.⁵

     Thomas Cox was born circa 1878 at Hammersmith, London England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Cox and Sarah Tunnell.¹ Thomas Cox appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hammersmith, London England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Hammersmith, Middlesex.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Hammersmith, London England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Hammersmith.²

      Robert Rae Manville was also known as Rae.¹ He was born between 8 September 1896 and 1897 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada.^2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Oswald Benjamin Mosely and Rachel Jane Rae.¹ Robert Rae Manville appeared on the census of 1901 at Macdonald, Manitoba Canada, as Son with birth date 8 September 1896, Presbyterian.⁷ He appeared on the census of 1911 at 205 13 St E, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada, as Son, age 14, born September 1896.⁸ He was recorded as a passenger arriving at New York on 19 November 1913 from Naples, Italy, aboard the Pannonia, with his uncle Alfred John Manville.⁹ He was New Tag He served in World War I from 1917-1919 in Belgium. The Library and Archives of Canada contain a copy of his Attestation paper. This 'Officers' Declartion Paper, Canadian Over-seas Expeditionary Force' contains the answers to required questions. His present address was 205-12th Street East Prince Albert, Sask. His father was his next of kin, his profession Hardware Merchant, he was not married and his religion was Presbyterian. He belonged to the 52nd PAV Active Militia as a Prov Lieut. His previous service included 65th CEF 12 Res. Batt' CEF 5/12 months 10th BEF 7 months. He was described as 5' 8 " with fresh complexion, grey eyes and brown hair. It was dated 31 December 1916.

between 1917 and 1919.^10,11 He married Alice Douglas on 9 September 1919 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada.¹ Robert Rae Manville lived on 4 October 1928; in Miami, Florida, USA, but was reported to be 'at present' in Prince Albert, Canada, on the day that his brother O B Manville died.¹² He stood for the National Unity Party in the 1940 Canadian Federal Election for Prince Albert District, Saskatchewan, and came 'a close' second to William Lyon Mackenzie King of the Liberal Party.^13,14 He died on 26 January 1972 at Grant's Pass, Josephine, Oregon, United States of America.^10,15,16

      Her married name was Manville.¹ Alice Douglas was born circa 1896.¹ She married Robert Rae Manville, son of Oswald Benjamin Mosely and Rachel Jane Rae, on 9 September 1919 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada.¹

     Baby Manville died at Carberry, Manitoba Canada; in the same month.¹ He was born in July 1899 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada; and the little boy was unamed.¹ He was the son of Oswald Benjamin Mosely and Rachel Jane Rae.¹

     Alfred Ernest Manville was born on 30 August 1902 at Carberry, Manitoba Canada.^2,3 He was the son of Oswald Benjamin Mosely and Rachel Jane Rae.¹ Alfred Ernest Manville appeared on the census of 1911 at 205 13 St E, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada, as Son, age 8, born August 1902.⁴ He was reported to be 'a mining engineer, who has been residing with his parents since his graduation from McGill University' at the time of the death of his father on 4 October 1928.⁵ He married Palma Louise (Ketha Eline) Fieve, daughter of John Ellias Five and Mary Elizabeth Dodds, on 27 July 1936 at Shaunavon, Saskatchewan Canada.⁶ Alfred Ernest Manville died on 8 June 1978 at Vancouver, British Columbia Canada, at age 75.^7,8

      Palma Louise (Ketha Eline) Fieve also went by the name of Louise.¹ Her married name was Manville.¹ She was born on 10 April 1911 at Swift Current, Saskatchewan Canada.^3,4,1 She was the daughter of John Ellias Five and Mary Elizabeth Dodds.² Palma Louise (Ketha Eline) Fieve married Alfred Ernest Manville, son of Oswald Benjamin Mosely and Rachel Jane Rae, on 27 July 1936 at Shaunavon, Saskatchewan Canada.⁵ Palma Louise (Ketha Eline) Fieve died on 9 February 1981 at Victoria, British Columbia Canada, at age 69.⁶

     Cecil Frederic Halford MA was born on 17 December 1898 at Weybridge, Surrey England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1899 at Chertsey Registration district.^1,2,4 He was the son of Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam OBE and Constance Rachel Mosely.² Cecil Frederic Halford MA appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Victoria Road, Kensington, London England, as age 2, birthplace Weybridge, Surrey. It appears he was alone in the house with a Nurse and three other Domestic Servants: two Housemaids and Cook.⁵ He was educated; at Clifton and St Catharine's College, Cambridge. The following entry is from the 'Clifton College Register 1862 to 1962' (J.W. Arrowsmith Ltd, Bristol, 1962):

     "Jan 1912 7345 Halford, Cecil Frederic; b. 17.12.98; PH [Polack's House]; IIIß - V[gamma]; L[eft] 1917; St. Catharine's, Camb; M.A. Agric; 1914 War, Lt., R.F.C. and R.A.F., 1917-19; Farming; 1939 War, Flt.-Lt., R.A.F; Ret; 1s., 2d; The Mill House, Broughton, nr Stockbridge, Hants; R.A.F. Club; Fly Fishers' Club."

According to St Catharine's College records he gained his B.A. in Agriculture probably on 19 December 1923 (the year is difficult to read in the records) and his M.A. on 12 February 1927.

Patrick Hawke-Smith writes, he 'went straight from school into the Royal Flying Corps and must have come to Cambridge in 1919. Interestingly, he rejoined the RAF in the second world war when in his forties.^6,2,7'
He was a 'Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps' between 1917 and 1919.² He was ownership An entry in 'The London Gazette Issue 32988 published on the 4 November 1924' concerning property owenership is as follows:

     'H.M. LAND REGISTRY... 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: 298676. County: London. Parish or Place: City of Westminster. Name and Short Description: Land and buildings 92 Wardour Street. Freehold or Leasehold: Freehold. Name: Ernest Samuel Halford, [his father] 17 Hart Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.1., Lt. Col. (Retired) in H.M. R.A.F. John Percy Mitchelhill, 111 Chetwynd Road, Dartmouth Park Hill, N.W.5., Gentleman. Cecil Frederic Halford, The Manor House, Newton Stacey, near Stockbridge, Hants., B.A., Farmer'

on 4 November 1924.⁸ He was ownership The following two entries appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 33158 published on the 4 May 1926' as follows:

     'H.M. LAND & REGISTRY ... Land Registration Act, 1925. NOTICE.—The following persons are about to be registered as Proprietors of the following Properties with Absolute or Good Leasehold Title :—

     Number of Title: 321190. District: London. Parish or Place: City of Westminster. Name and Short Description: Land and buildings, 393 Strand. Freehold or Leasehold: Freehold. Name: Cecil Frederic Halford, B.A. Address: The Manor House, Newton Stacey, Hants. Description: Farmer'

     Number of Title: 321451. District: London. Parish or Place: Whitechapel. Name and Short Description: Land and buildings known as " Webbs " 111 and 112 Whitechapel High Street . Freehold or Leasehold: Freehold. Name: Ernest Samuel Halford, O.B.E. [his father] 17 Hart Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.I. Lieutenant-Colonel (re-tired) in H.M. Royal Air Force. John Percy Mitchelhill, 27 Brookfield, West Hill, Highgate, Gentleman. Cecil Frederic Halford, B.A. The Manor House, Newton Stacey, Hants. Farmer'

on 4 May 1926.⁹ The wedding was 'announced' between Helen G Finch and Cecil Frederic Halford on 20 August 1926.¹⁰ He was ownership The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 33331 published on the 22 November 1927':

     'H.M. LAND REGISTRY, LONDON, W.C. 2. LAND REGISTRATION ACT, 1925. NOTICE.—The following land is about to be registered. Objections (if any) addressed to "The Chief Land Registrar, H.M. Land Registry, London, W.C.2," must be made before the expiration of 14 days from the appearance of this Notice. Short Description of Freehold Land: 10, West Chapel Street and 1, Market Mews, City of Westminster, London. Person to be Registered: Cecil Frederic Halford of Manor House, Newton Stacey, Stockbridge, Hants'

on 22 November 1927.¹¹ He married Helen G Finch, daughter of George Goode Finch and Elida Wold, on 20 October 1928 at Manhattan, New York, New York, United States of America; and around this time, Cecil was in 'farming.^12,13,14' Cecil Frederic Halford MA was ownership The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 33555 published on the 26 November 1929 concerning property ownership:

     'H.M. LAND REGISTRY, LONDON, W.C. 2. LAND REGISTRATION ACT, 1925. NOTICE.—The following land is about to be registered. Objections (if any) addressed to "The Chief Land Registrar, H.M. Land Registry, London, W.C.2," must be made before the expiration of 14 days from the appearance of this Notice. Short Description of Freehold Land: 9, Princes Street, City of Westminster, London. Person to be Registered: Ernest Samuel Halford [his father] of 12, Clarges Street, Piccadilly, W. 1, John Percy Mitchelhill of 27, Brookfield, West Hill, Highgate, N. 6, and Cecil Frederic Halford of 18, Bryan-ston Court, Upper George Street, W. 1'

on 26 November 1929.¹⁵ He was a 'Flight-Lieut in the Royal Air Force' between 1939 and 1945.^2,4 He died in 1980; and his death was registered in the December quarter 1980 at Romsey Registration district, Hampshire/Wiltshire.^2,16

      Her married name was Halford.¹ Helen G Finch was born on 29 May 1904 at Pallisades Park, New Jersey, United States of America.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of George Goode Finch and Elida Wold.¹ The wedding was 'announced' between Helen G Finch and Cecil Frederic Halford on 20 August 1926.⁶ Helen G Finch married Cecil Frederic Halford MA, son of Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam OBE and Constance Rachel Mosely, on 20 October 1928 at Manhattan, New York, New York, United States of America; and around this time, Cecil was in 'farming.^7,4,8' Helen G Finch died in 1979 at Broughton, Hampshire England; and her death as Helen Finch Halford was recorded at Romsey Registration district in the September quarter 1979.^5,6

     George Goode Finch was born on 13 March 1869 at Boydton, Mecklenberg, Virginia, United States of America.^1,2 He appeared on the census of 1 June 1880 at Blue Stone, Mecklenberg, Virginia, United States of America, as Son, age 11, birthplace Virginia. A transcript reads:

     'Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace:
     Langston E. FINCH Self M Male W 54 VA Farmer VA VA
     Tabby FINCH Wife M Female W 34 VA Keeping House VA VA
     Hunter W. FINCH Son S Male W 16 VA Works On Farm VA VA
     Pearle M. FINCH Dau S Female W 12 VA At Home VA VA
     George G. FINCH Son S Male W 11 VA At Home VA VA
     Ruby A. FINCH Dau S Female W 8 VA At Home VA VA
     Garnett P. FINCH Son S Male W 6 VA At Home VA VA
     Morton E. FINCH Son S Male W 3 VA At Home VA VA
     Adam H. FINCH Son S Male W 2 VA At Home VA VA.³'

He married Elida Wold circa 1899.¹ George Goode Finch died on 17 June 1926 at Pallisades Park, New Jersey, United States of America, at age 57.⁴

      Her married name was Finch.¹ Elida Wold was born on 27 June 1876 at Gjøvik, Norway.^1,2 She married George Goode Finch circa 1899.¹ Elida Wold died on 16 October 1971 at New Rochelle, New York, New York, United States of America, at age 95 and a transcript reads:

'Elida FINCH Birth Date: 27 Jun 1876 Death Date: Oct 1971 Social Security Number: 054-38-3482 State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New York Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 10804 Localities: New Rochelle, Westchester, New York Wykagyl, Westchester, New York.^3,4'

      Her married name was Lane.⁵ Nora Eileen Halford was born on 8 September 1904 at London, London England; and her birth was registered in the December quarter 1904 at Paddington Registration district.^4,6 She was the daughter of Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam OBE and Constance Rachel Mosely.⁴ Nora Eileen Halford appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kensington, London England, as age 6.⁷ She and Eric Angell Lane M.A. were engaged on 27 May 1929; and an announcement was made in The Times.⁸ Nora Eileen Halford married Eric Angell Lane M.A., son of Thomas Wright Lane and Sarah Anne Williams, on 16 December 1929 at British Embassy Church, Seine, Paris, Île-de-France France.^5,9 Nora Eileen Halford was mentioned in the following book:

J. P.—The Man Called Mitch: A Memoir- Page 10 by Peter Coates - Biography & Autobiography - 1977 - 100 pages
"Appreciation goes to Mrs Alice Everard and Mrs Judy Caller (granddaughters), Mrs Nora Lane and other members of the family of the late Colonel Halford."¹⁰


She died on 2 January 1990 at Holbeach, Lincolnshire England, at age 85; and her death was registered in January 1990 at East Elloe, Lincolnshire Registration district.^11,12

     Eric Angell Lane M.A. was born on 6 November 1902 at Lincolnshire England; and his birth was recorded in the December quarter 1902 at Holbeach Registration district.^1,4,5 He was the son of Thomas Wright Lane and Sarah Anne Williams.^1,3 Eric Angell Lane M.A. was a Farmer.³ He and Nora Eileen Halford were engaged on 27 May 1929; and an announcement was made in The Times.² Eric Angell Lane M.A. married Nora Eileen Halford, daughter of Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam OBE and Constance Rachel Mosely, on 16 December 1929 at British Embassy Church, Seine, Paris, Île-de-France France.^1,6 And his wife Nora were mentioned in 'After All: The Autobiography of Norman Angell Lane.⁷' Eric Angell Lane M.A. died in 2003; and his death was recorded at Lincolnshire Registration district in March 2003. The National Trust Annual Report and Accounts for 1 March 2003 to 29 February 2004 contained the following Obituary: 'Eric Lane, together with his wife Nora, gave Northey Island and South House Farm on the Blackwater Estuary, near Maldon in Essex, to the Trust in 1978. Both the island, a wildlife and wader refuge of great importance, and the farm had been owned in the first half of the 20th century by Mr Lane’s uncle, the diplomat Sir Norman Angell, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.^5,8,9' The following notice was published in The Times On-Line': 'Eric Angell Lane, of Holbeach, Lincolnshire, left estate valued at £1,449,909 net.¹⁰'

     Thomas Wright Lane was born circa 1880; and he has been described as being 'of Holbeach, Lincolnshire.¹' He married Sarah Anne Williams in 1896; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1896 at Bangor Registration district.^3,2 Thomas Wright Lane lived on 27 May 1929 at Holbeach, Lincolnshire England.⁴

      Her married name was Halford.³ Mrs Madeleine Harris was born circa 1876.^3,4 She married Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam OBE, son of Frederick Michael Hyam and Florence St Losky, on 9 October 1929 at London, London England.^3,1

      Her married name was Hill. Eliza A (?) was born circa 1850 at N Sommercote, Lincolnshire England.² She married John Hill, son of William Hill and Elizabeth Martin, circa 1878. Eliza A (?) appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Wimbledon, Surrey England, as Wife, age 31, birthplace N Sommercote, Lincoln.² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Wimbledon, Surrey England, as Wife, age 42, birthplace Sommercote, Lincolnshire.³ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wimbledon, Surrey England, as Wife, age 51, birthplace Sommercote, Lincolnshire.⁴

     Sarah Philles Swansbury was christened on 22 August 1824 at Mickleham, Surrey England.¹ She was the daughter of George Swansbury and Mary Bullen.¹

     George Samuel Yates was born on 7 March 1834 at Liverpool, Lancashire England.^2,3,4 He was the Son of Ellis Samuel Yates (1805-1849) and Kate Samuel (1803-1880) and Grandson of Lewis Samuel (1783-1854) and Catherine Yates (c1785-).^4,5 He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 38 Huskisson Street, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Son, unmarried, age 27, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Commission Agent.⁶ He married Hannah Keyser, daughter of Moses Solomon Assur Keyser and Esther Levy, on 7 December 1864; and their marriage was recorded at London City Registration district in the December quarter 1864.^1,7,8 George Samuel Yates appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 72 Sefton Terrace, Pinces Road, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Head, married, age 47, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Tobacco Merchant. The full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     72 Sefton Ter Princes Rd
     Census Place:     Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341872 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3640 Folio 78 Page 5
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
George S. YATES     M     47      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Tobacco Merchant
Hannah YATES     M     40      F     London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Wife
Amy YATES     U     15      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
Ellis K. YATES          13      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Son
Lucy YATES          12      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
Walter G. YATES          10      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Son
Marian J. YATES          7      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
Katie YATES          5      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
Dora E. YATES          1      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
Montagu S. YATES          4 m     M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Son
Esther KEYSER     W     63      F     London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Visitor Mother In Law
Ellin LEA     U     46      F     Kirk Andres, Isle of Man, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Cook
Elizabeth GIBSON     U     28      F     Scotland
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Housemaid
Emily HOWARD     W     48      F     Preston, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Lady Help
     Occ:     Lady Help
Sarah HESKETH     U     20      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Nurse
Margaret BURROWS     U     26      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Nurse.²'
     

He died on 20 June 1887 at Lancashire England at age 53; and his death was recorded in the June quarter 1887 at Ormskirk Registration district at age 53.^3,9,10 His estate was probated; and a transcript of the Will dated 4 February 1885 was published in ' The Leeds Mercury' of 7 October 1887. The value of the estate was 'upwards of £14,000.¹¹'

      Her married name was Yates.¹ Hannah Keyser was born on 11 December 1840 at London, London England; and her birth was recorded at St Luke Registration district in the March quarter 1841.^3,1,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Moses Solomon Assur Keyser and Esther Levy.^2,3 Hannah Keyser appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Blackheath Hill, Lewisham, Lee, Kent England, as age 6 months and she was not born in Kent.⁷ She married George Samuel Yates on 7 December 1864; and their marriage was recorded at London City Registration district in the December quarter 1864.^1,8,9 Hannah Keyser appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 72 Sefton Terrace, Princes Road, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Wife, age 40, birthplace London, Middlesex.³

She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Head, widowed age 60, birthplace London, Middlesex, and she was 'Living on Own Means'. Also at number 9 were her sons Ellis and Montague, her daughters Lucy, Marion, Katie and Dora; plus four Servants 'Waitress - domestic', Housemaid, Cook and 'Servingmaid - Domestic.¹⁰'

She died after 5 November 1926.¹¹

      Moses Solomon Assur Keyser was also known as Solomon Keyser.² He was born circa 1809.¹ He married Esther Levy, daughter of Abraham Levy and (Elizabeth) Betsy Lazarus, in 1838; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1838 at City of London Registration district.^3,4,5 Moses Solomon Assur Keyser appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Blackheath Hill, Lewisham, Lee, Kent England, as age 30, not born in the county, and he was a Merchant.⁶ He The following is an extract from 'Coats of Many Colours, History of the Joseph Family'' - West Country Connections:

'37. Moses S. A. Keyser was a great friend of Abraham Joseph (30) and prepared the Hebrew inscription for his tombstone. The writer has a letter in his possession to the latter's son from him. Of course this family is connected with Goldsmids, Ricardos and the Barent Cohens among others'


circa 1845.⁷ He was an original member of the Board of Guardians and attended the constituting meeting on 16 March 1859 at the Great Synagogue, London, from the Hambro' Synagogue. He was to decline election as Vice-President.⁸ He died in 1872; and his death was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1872, at age 63.⁹

     George Alfred Yates M.A. was born on 2 November 1908 at Sefton Drive, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1908 at Toxteth Park Registration district.^1,2 He was the son of Ellis Keyser Yates and Julia Mosely.¹ George Alfred Yates M.A. was educated circa 1920; according to his entry in the 'Register of Twentieth-Century Johnians', Volume 1, 1900-1949 (St John's College, 2004) was as follows:

     'YATES, George Alfred (1927) Born 2 November 1908, 20 Sefton Drive, Liverpool; son of Ellis Keyser Yates, Tobacco Merchant, and Julia Moseley. Subject(s): Oriental Languages; BA 1931; MA 1934. Tutor(s): M P Charlesworth. Educ: Preparatory School, Liverpool; Liverpool College; Clifton College. Awards: Rogerson Scholarship, SJC 1926; John Stewart of Rannoch Open Scholarship in Hebrew, University of Cambridge 1927. Died 20 June 1949'.

     According to the 'Historical Register of the University of Cambridge' (published periodically by Cambridge University Press), in the edition for 1921-30, he gained Part I of the Oriental Language Tripos (taking papers in Hebrew and Aramaic) in 1929 and got a First. His College record shows he got an aegrotat for Part II Oriental Languages, Hebrew and Aramaic in 1931.

His entry in The Clifton College Register 1862 to 1947 (J.W.Arrowsmith Ltd, Bristol, 1947) reads:

     'Jan 1922 9033 Montagu-Yates, Rev. George Alfred (formerly YATES, G.A.); b.2.11.08; PH [Polack House]; IV[gamma]-VI; P[raeposter]; L[eft] 1927; Rogerson Schol., St. John's, Camb; Stewart of Rannoch Hebrew Schol; 1st Cl. Oriental Lang. Trip; M.A; Min, Religion; Warden, Helford Priory; Research Schol., Author and Lect; Hon.Dir., Quakerly Welfare Work among P.o.W.s in Cornwall; formerly Hon. Asst. Editor, 'Roy. Asiatic Soc's. Journ.', and contributor to The Times and other leading journs; Editor, 'In Spirit and in Truth, Aspects of Judaism and Christianity' (1934); Helford Priory, Cornwall.^1,3,4,5'

He was the author of of 'In Spirit and in Truth' published in 1934; it was 'a book edited by him for the Society of Jews and Christians' and was the 'First Jewish Christian symposium ever published in England.^1,6,7'

He was described in 'The Samuel Family of Liverpool and London' as being involved in 'Private tutoring, oriental studies. Communal, social and religious work. [He was a] Lay Reader, Reform synagogues.¹'

He died on 20 June 1949 at "Kemps", Winsford, Somerset England, at age 40; and his death was registered in the September quarter 1949 at Exmoor Registration district, at age 40.^8,1,9 He was the subject of an obituary and biographical archive at St John's College, Cambridge, contains the following newspaper cutting from 'The Times' of 24 June 1949:

     'YATES.—On June 20, 1949, in his sleep, GEORGE ALFRED YATES, dearly loved son of Julia Yates and the late Ellis K. Yates. No flowers, please'

after 20 June 1949.^10,11 He was buried on 27 June 1949 at Hoop Lane Cemetery, Golders Green, London England; and Laurence Harris of JGSGB says:

     'There are five Hebrew letters at the bottom of the inscription (although you can only easily see four). It is a standard Hebrew abbreviation which appears on many Jewish Headstones which translates to “May his soul be bound up in the bonds of (everlasting) life”. A photograph of the gravestone is on the internet.^12,1,9

     Kate Margaret Yates was born on 9 June 1910 at 20 Sefton Drive, Liverpool, Lancashire England; and her birth was recorded at Toxteth Park Registration district in the September quarter 1910.^1,2 She was the daughter of Ellis Keyser Yates and Julia Mosely.¹ Published in 1958, 'The Samuel Family of Liverpool and London' contained the following biographical information: 'Communal worker. Formerly Girl Guide Captain. Blood donor since 1940. Second World War: First Aid Post, Civil Defence, 1940-5; factory war work, 1944-5. Welfare Section, Civil Defence since 1949...¹' Her name was included in a notice in 'The London Gazette Issue 38503 published on the 4 January 1949' regarding her late uncle Martin Ephraim Mosley's estate.³ The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette Issue 38503 published on the 30 May 1961' concerning her late mother's estate:-


'Julia Yates Address: Little Common, Plaistow, Sussex. Description: Widow. Death of deceased: 23 April 1961. Names, addresses and descriptions of Persons to whom notices of claims are to be given and names, in parentheses, of Personal Representatives: Cotching & Son, 17 London Road, Horsham, Sussex, Solicitors. (Midland Bank Executor and Trustee Company Limited and Kate Margaret Yates).⁴
Kate Margaret Yates died in January 1991 at age 80; and her death at age 80 was recorded at Haywards Heath Registration district, West Sussex, at that time.⁵

      Her married name was Dobson.² Florence Hone was born circa 1890 at Cobham, Surrey England.¹ She was the daughter of James Hone and Elizabeth Bedford.¹ Florence Hone appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Cobham, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Cobham, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Cobham, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Cobham, Surrey.³ She married William G Dobson in 1912; and their marriage was recorded at Epsom record office in the December quarter 1912.²

      Her married name was Atkins.¹ Agnes Alice Howe was born circa 1878. She married Fred Atkins, son of Thomas Atkins and Jane Baigeant, in 1905; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the June quarter 1905.¹

     James Hone was born in 1887 at Cobham, Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Epsom record office in the December quarter 1887.² He was the son of James Hone and Elizabeth Bedford.¹ James Hone appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Cobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 3, birthplace Cobham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Cobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Cobham, Surrey.³

     Sidney A Atkins was born in 1913; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1913.¹ He was the son of Fred Atkins and Agnes Alice Howe.¹

     Thomas E Atkins was born in 1915; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1915.¹ He was the son of Fred Atkins and Agnes Alice Howe.¹

     Leslie Atkins was born in 1917; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1917.¹ She was the daughter of Fred Atkins and Agnes Alice Howe.¹