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     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 O.B.E. 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 appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Elham, Kent England, as Boarder, age 12, birthplace Weybridge, Surrey, attending school.⁶ 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.^7,2,8'

He was a 'Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps' between 1917 and 1919.² He was recorded in an entry in The London Gazette Issue 32988 published on the 4 November 1924 concerning property ownership 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.⁹'

He was named in 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.¹⁰'

He was in the following notice which 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.¹¹'

The wedding was 'announced' between Helen G Finch and Cecil Frederic Halford in The Times of 28 April 1928 and they were described as 'the only son of Lieutenant-Colonel Ernest S Halford, OBE, and Mrs Halford of 18, Clarges-street, WI, and The Manor House, Newton Stacey, Hants, and Helen Goode Finch, younger daughter of the late Mr George Goode Finch, of New Jersey, USA, and Mrs Elida Finch of Lynchberg, Virginia, USA.¹²' He married Helen Goode Finch, daughter of George Goode Finch and Elida W Wold, on 20 October 1928 at Manhattan, New York, New York, United States of America; and around this time, Cecil was in 'farming.^13,14,15' Cecil Frederic Halford MA was in the following notice published 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, Bryanston Court, Upper George Street, W. 1.¹⁶'

He and Helen Goode Finch sailed from Southampton, England, to New York, United States of America, with their two children on the SS Manhattan; he was a Director, age 37, and she was a Housewife, age 31, arriving on 19 April 1936, with 'Friend's Name Mrs GG Finch.¹⁷' Cecil Frederic Halford MA was a 'Flight-Lieut in the Royal Air Force' during World War II.^2,4

He died on 29 July 1980 at The Mill House, Stockbridge, Hampshire England, at age 81; and his death was recorded in the December quarter 1980 at Romsey Registration district. It was announced in The Times of 31 July 1980 as 'peacefully' and he is described as 'dearly loved husband of the late Helen Finch Halford, and devoted father and grandfather of Helen, John and Beverley and their children. Funeral service Mottisfont Church, Friday August 1st at 12 noon. Flowers may be sent to A H Cheater, Funeral Director, Romsey.^2,18,19'

      Her married name was Halford.¹ Helen Goode Finch was born on 29 May 1904 at Pallisades Park, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America.^1,5,6 She was the daughter of George Goode Finch and Elida W Wold.¹ Helen Goode Finch appeared on the census of 1910 at Pallisades Park, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America, as Daughter, age '2', birthplace New Jersey, she was living in a household with her parents, two siblings and a Norwegian servant.⁷ The wedding was 'announced' between Helen G Finch and Cecil Frederic Halford in The Times of 28 April 1928 and they were described as 'the only son of Lieutenant-Colonel Ernest S Halford, OBE, and Mrs Halford of 18, Clarges-street, WI, and The Manor House, Newton Stacey, Hants, and Helen Goode Finch, younger daughter of the late Mr George Goode Finch, of New Jersey, USA, and Mrs Elida Finch of Lynchberg, Virginia, USA.⁴' She married Cecil Frederic Halford MA, son of Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam O.B.E. 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.^8,5,9' Helen Goode Finch and Cecil Frederic Halford MA sailed from Southampton, England, to New York, United States of America, with their two children on the SS Manhattan; he was a Director, age 37, and she was a Housewife, age 31, arriving on 19 April 1936, with 'Friend's Name Mrs GG Finch.¹⁰' Helen Goode 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.^6,11

     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 W Wold circa 1899.¹ George Goode Finch appeared on the census of 1910 at Pallisades Park, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America, as Head, married, living with his wife and three children.⁴ He died on 17 June 1926 at Pallisades Park, New Jersey, United States of America, at age 57.⁵

      Her married name was Finch.¹ Elida W Wold was born on 27 June 1876 at Gjøvik, Norway.^1,3,2 She married George Goode Finch circa 1899.¹ Elida W Wold appeared on the census of 1910 at Pallisades Park, Bergen, New Jersey, United States of America, as Wife, living with her husband and three children.⁴ She lived on 20 August 1926 at Lynchberg, Virginia United States of America.⁵ She 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.^6,7'

      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 O.B.E. and Constance Rachel Mosely.⁴ Nora Eileen Halford appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kensington, London England, as age 6, birthplace London.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. appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Holbeach, Lincolnshire England, as Son, age 8.⁶ He 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 O.B.E. and Constance Rachel Mosely, on 16 December 1929 at British Embassy Church, Seine, Paris, Île-de-France France.^1,7 And his wife Nora were mentioned in 'After All: The Autobiography of Norman Angell Lane.⁸' 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.^5,9,10' The following notice was published in The Times On-Line': 'Eric Angell Lane, of Holbeach, Lincolnshire, left estate valued at £1,449,909 net.¹¹'

     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 at Wales; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1896 at Bangor Registration district.^3,2 Thomas Wright Lane appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Holbeach, Lincolnshire England, as Head, age 49.⁴ He lived on 27 May 1929 at Holbeach, Lincolnshire England.⁵ He died in 1937 at Lincolnshire England; and his death was recorded at Lincoln Registration district in the June quarter 1937.⁶

      Her married name was Halford.³ Mrs Madeleine Harris was born circa 1873.^3,4,5 She married Lt.-Col. Ernest Samuel Hyam O.B.E., son of Frederick Michael Hyam and Florence St Losky, on 9 October 1929 at Kensington, London England; and their marriage was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1929.^3,1,6 Mrs Madeleine Harris died in 1944 at Staffordshire England; and her death was recorded at Wolverhampton Registration district in the September quarter 1944 age 71.⁵

      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 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at London City Registration district in the December quarter 1864.^1,7,8,9 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.^3,10,11 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'.

The National Probate Calendar for 1887 reads:

'The Will of George Samuel Yates late of Princes-road Liverpool in the County of Lancaster Merchant who died 20 June 1887 at Birkdale in the said County was proved at Liverpool by Hannah Yates of 72 Princes-road Widow the Relict Edward Wilson Yates of 37 Castle-street Liverpool Banker the Brother and Assur Keyser of 21 Cornhill in the City of London Banker the Executors. Personal Estate £14,700 12s. 1d.^12,13'

      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 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at London City Registration district in the December quarter 1864.^1,8,9,10 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.¹¹'

She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Aston Under Lyne, Lancashire England, as Head, age 71.¹² She was executrix to her husband 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'.

The National Probate Calendar for 1887 reads:

'The Will of George Samuel Yates late of Princes-road Liverpool in the County of Lancaster Merchant who died 20 June 1887 at Birkdale in the said County was proved at Liverpool by Hannah Yates of 72 Princes-road Widow the Relict Edward Wilson Yates of 37 Castle-street Liverpool Banker the Brother and Assur Keyser of 21 Cornhill in the City of London Banker the Executors. Personal Estate £14,700 12s. 1d.' on 26 March 1936.¹³ She died in 1939 at Lancashire England; and her death at age 99 was recorded at Ashton Registration district in the December quarter 1939.^14,15

      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 at London England; 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. appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 20 Sefton Drive, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Son, age 2, birthplace Liverpool.³ He 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.^1,4,5,6'

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.^1,7,8'

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.^9,1,10 He was the subject of an obituary and the 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.^11,12'

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.^13,1,10

     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 Kate Margaret Yates appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 20 Sefton Drive, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Daughter, age 9 months, birthplace Liverpool.³

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.⁴ 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).⁵

She died in 1991 at West Sussex England; and her death was recorded at Haywards Heath Registration district in January 1991.⁶

      Her married name was Dobson.² Florence Hone was born in 1890 at Cobham, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded Epsom registration office in the March quarter 1890 as Florence Hones.^1,3 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.⁴ She married William G Dobson in 1912 at Surrey England; 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 in 1884 at Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey registration office in the March quarter 1884.^2,3 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 He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Cobham, Surrey England, as son, age 23, birthplace Cobham, Surrey.⁴

     Sidney Arthur Atkins was born on 26 January 1913 at Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1913.^1,2 He was the son of Fred Atkins and Agnes Alice Howe.¹ Sidney Arthur Atkins died in December 1988 at London England at age 75; and his death was recorded at Wandswoth registration office in December 1988.²

     Thomas E Atkins was born in 1915 at Surrey England; 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 on 27 June 1917 at Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the September quarter 1917.^1,2 She was the daughter of Fred Atkins and Agnes Alice Howe.¹ Leslie Atkins died in February 1987 at Surrey England at age 69; and his death was recorded at Surrey Northern registration office in February 1987.²

     Edward Hone was born on 11 March 1895 at Cobham, Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Epsom record office in the June quarter 1895.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Hone and Elizabeth Bedford.¹ Edward Hone appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Cobham, Surrey England, as Son, age 6, birthplace Cobham, Surrey.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Cobham, Surrey England, as son, age 16, birthplace Cobham, Surrey.⁴ He died in 1978 at Surrey England; and his death was recorded at Surrey Mid Eastern Registration office in the March quarter 1978.³

      Her married name was Keyser.¹ Esther Levy was born on 29 November 1817 at London, London England; and a transcript of her entry in The New Synagogue Births Register is as follows:

'Date: 1817 [Nov 29]
Family Name: Levy
Forenames: Esther
Hebrew Name: Esther
Father Hebrew: Abrahm b, Meir HaLevi
Father English: Abraham
Address: Nightingale Lane, London Docks.^1,2,3'

She was the daughter of Abraham Levy and (Elizabeth) Betsy Lazarus. Esther Levy married Moses Solomon Assur Keyser in 1838 at London England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1838 at City of London Registration district.^1,2,4 Esther Levy appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Blackheath Hill, Lewisham, Lee, Kent England, as age 20 and she was not born in the county.⁵ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 72 Sefton Terrace, Princes Road, Liverpool, Lancashire England, as Visitor, Mother in Law, age 63, birthplace London, Middlesex.¹ She was on the 1866 list of Subscribers to the Society for Relieving the Poor as follows:

     'Keyser Mrs. M S 25 Craven Hill gardens, W.⁶'

She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London England, as Mother-in-law of Alexander Morley, widowed, age 78, birthplace Tower Hamlets, London, and she was 'Living on her own means.⁷' She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 25 Craven Hill Gardens, Bayswater, London England, as Mother-in-law of Alexander Morley, widowed, age 83, birthplace St George in the East, London.⁸ She died in 1912 at London England; and her death was recorded at Paddington Registration district in the in the March quarter 1912.⁹

     Isabella Martin was born in 1887; and her birth was recorded at Kingston record office in the September quarter 1887.² She was the daughter of Edward George Martin and Isabella Wells.¹ Isabella Martin appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Kingston, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Kingston, Surrey England, as daughter, age 13, birthplace Kingston, Surrey.³

     Muriel M Canham was born in 1915; and her birth was recorded at Rugby record office in the March quarter 1915.¹ She was the daughter of Archibald Canham and Laura E Knight.¹

      Her married name was Canham.² Laura E Knight was born circa 1883. She married Archibald Canham, son of John Canham and Alice Kaye, in 1913; and thie marriage was recorded at Cirencester record office in the March quarter 1913.²

     George Giddings was born circa 1870 at Hascombe, Surrey England.¹ He married Sarah Jane Linney, daughter of Henry Linney and Emma (?), on 17 November 1890.^1,2 George Giddings appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 21, birthplace Godalming, Surrey.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 31, birthplace Askham (Haskam) Surrey.¹

      Her married name was Pelham.¹ Dorothy Lilian Gaff was born on 28 May 1914.² She married Albert Thomas Pelham, son of Albert Charles Pelham and Kate Dench, in 1935 at Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey South Western Registration office in the June quarter 1935.¹ Dorothy Lilian Gaff died in September 1999 at Bedfordshire England at age 85; and her death was recorded at Bedford Registration office in September1999.²

      Her married name was Slyfield.¹ Ivy Ethel Holmes was born on 15 January 1905.² She married Edward Thomas Slyfield, son of Thomas Slyfield and Mary Rye, in 1928 at Middlesex England; and their marriage was recorded at Willesden Registration office in the September quarter 1928.¹ Ivy Ethel Holmes died in 1985 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and her death was recorded in April 1985 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire Record office.²

     George Boxall was born circa 1865. He married Sarah Jane Slyfield, daughter of William Henry Slyfield and Mary Cavey, in 1908; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford Registration office in the June quarter 1908.¹

     Sarah Ann Daborn was christened on 22 October 1865 at Horsell, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the December quarter 1865.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Daborn and Sarah Ann Messenger.¹ Sarah Ann Daborn appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Horsell, Surrey England, as Lodger, age 5, birthplace Horsell, Surrey.³ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Hammersmith, London England, as Servant, age 15, birthplace Surrey.⁴

     Alexander Marshall was born circa 1823 at Scotland.¹ He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1855.¹ Alexander Marshall appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Gravel Lane, Charlton Marshall, Dorset England, as Head, married, birthplace Scotland and he was an Garden Labourer. The full entry reads :-

Household:

Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Alexander MARSHALL Head M Male 58 Scotland Garden Labourer
Elizabeth MARSHALL Wife M Female 53 Bayford, Hertford, England
William MARSHALL Son U Male 25 Whitechurch, Hampshire, England Bricklayers Labourer
Georginia MARSHALL Daur U Female 19 Whitechurch, Hampshire, England Domestic Servant
Henry T. MARSHALL Son Male 13 Bryanstone, Dorset, England Scholar
Ellen MARSHALL Daur Female 9 Charlton Marshall, Dorset, England Scholar.¹

      Her married name was Marshall.¹ Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1828 at Bayford, Hertfordshire England.¹ She married Alexander Marshall circa 1855.¹ Elizabeth (?) appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Gravel Lane, Charlton Marshall, Dorset England, as Wife, age 53, birthplace Bayford, Hertfordshire.¹

     William Marshall was born circa 1856 at Whitchurch, Hampshire England.¹ He was the son of Alexander Marshall and Elizabeth (?).¹ William Marshall appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Gravel Lane, Charlton Marshall, Dorset England, as Son age 25, birthplace Whitechurch, Hampshire.¹

     Georgina Marshall was born circa 1862 at Whitchurch, Hampshire England.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Marshall and Elizabeth (?).¹ Georgina Marshall appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Gravel Lane, Charlton Marshall, Dorset England, as Daughter, age 19, birthplace Whitechurch, Hampshire.¹

     Henry T Marshall was born circa 1868 at Bryanston, Dorset England.¹ He was the son of Alexander Marshall and Elizabeth (?).¹ Henry T Marshall appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Gravel Lane, Charlton Marshall, Dorset England, as Son age 13, birthplace Branstone, Dorset.¹

     Jane Rose Ellen Conrad was born on 28 February 1951 at London, London England; and her birth was registered in the March quarter 1951 at Hampstead Registration district.^1,2 She was the daughter of Eric Arthur Conrad and Sheila Ellen Marian Grenville Myer.¹ Jane Rose Ellen Conrad was educated; at Hampstead High School, London.^3,4 As of 1972, her married name was Johnson.^5,6 As of circa 1980, her married name was Panethiere.⁵ She was recorded in The University of Chicago Magazine October 1995 regarding her husband as follows: '...He is now moving to England with wife Jane, a British native and children's book author...⁷'

     Barbara Ann Catherine Elsie Conrad was born on 9 September 1952 at London England; and her birth was registered in the September quarter 1952 at Hampstead Registration district.^1,2 She was the daughter of Eric Arthur Conrad and Sheila Ellen Marian Grenville Myer.¹ Barbara Ann Catherine Elsie Conrad was educated; at Hampstead High School, London.^3,4

      Robert Bruce Grenville Archibald also went by the name of Bruce Archibald.² He was born on 18 August 1943 at Exmouth, Devon England; and his birth was registered in the September quarter 1943 at Devon Central Registration district.^1,3 He was the son of Beavan Harries Archibald and Monica Gertrude Grenville Myer.¹ Robert Bruce Grenville Archibald left the West Indies circa 1949.⁴ He was executor The following notice was published in 'The London Gazette' on Wednesday, 21 March 2001, regarding claims against the estate of his deceased 1st cousin:

     'MYER, Gillian Grenville 356 Holly Lodge Mansions, Oakshott Avenue, London N.W.6. Artist. 27th October 2000. Lee & Pembertons, 142 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9TR. Solicitors. (Ref. RWJC.) (Robert Bruce Grenville Archibald.) [claim date] 1st June 2001 (137)'

on 21 March 2001.⁵

      Her married name was Huxley.² Alyson Ellen Vivian Archibald was born on 17 May 1949 at London, London England.^1,3 She was the daughter of Beavan Harries Archibald and Monica Gertrude Grenville Myer.¹ Alyson Ellen Vivian Archibald married Anthony Julian Huxley in 1974 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at St Pancras Registration district in the December quarter 1974.^2,4 Alyson Ellen Vivian Archibald was the author of Natural Beauty with Herbs (Herbwise) and a reviewer wrote in 1977 "Simple recipes for making your own beauty preparations at home, using herbs and natural ingredients. A chapter is given for each part of the body from top to toe and the book also covers sunbathing, sleep, perfumes, colognes and floral waters. Natural Beauty with Herbs conveys the secrets of natural beauty - beautifying the body with what nature herself provides. The ingredients in the recipes are entirely free of animal products and the book carries a foreword by Muriel, Lady Dowding, founder and chairman of Beauty Without Cruelty. Alyson Huxley is a writer and designer. She is married to Anthony Huxley the author and botanist."^5,6


She was the author of The Two-in-One Herb Book with Philippa Black in 1982.⁷ She and Anthony Julian Huxley were the author of Huxley's House of Plants in 1986.⁸

     Leonard Bernhard Schlesinger was born on 19 June 1857 at Paris, Île-de-France France.¹ He was the son of Martin Schlesinger and Kate Samuel.¹ Leonard Bernhard Schlesinger appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 9 Chichester Street, Paddington, London England, as Son, age 13, birthplace Paris, France, and he was a Scholar.³ He was naturalized on 21 October 1878; and The National Archives contain the following document:

     'Nationality and Naturalisation: Schlesinger, Leonhard Bernhard, from France. Resident in London. Certificate A2738 issued 21 October 1878.⁴

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 9 Chichester Street, Paddington, London England, as Head, unmarried, age 23 birthplace France, and he was a 'Foreign Banker Bullion Merct'. The fullentry reads :-

Dwelling:     9 Chichester St
     Census Place:     Paddington, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341001 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0003 Folio 98 Page 27
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Lenord B. SCHLESINGER     U     23      M     (Nat B Subt), France
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Foreign Banker Bullion Merct
Elizabeth KING     W     37      F     Oxford, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     House Keeper Dom Serv
Jessie KING     U     13      F     Putney, Surrey, England
     Occ:     Scholar.⁵


He married Mary Sophia Nathan on 3 August 1887 at New West End Synagogue, St Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1887 at Paddington Registration district.^6,7,8 Leonard Bernhard Schlesinger was a 'Partner in A Keyser & Co., bankers' and a 'Warden, New West End Synagogue'. According to 'Leading Men of London' he was an original partner.^9,1

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Pembridge Place, Kensington, London England, as Head, married, age 33, Naturalised British Subject, birthplace Paris, and his occupation was Foreign Banker. He was living with his Wife Mary, Daughter Hilda and Son Gerald. Also in the household was five Domestic Servants: Parlourmaid, Cook, Housemaid, Nurse and Nursemaid.¹⁰ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 3 Palace Court, Bayswater Road, Paddington, London England, as Head, married, age 43, Naturalised British Subject, born in France, and he was an Employer and Banker. He was living with his Wife Mary, Son Arthur, and Daughters Hilda and Ruth. Also in the household was eight Domestic Servants: Governess, Butler, Parlourmaid, three Housemaids, Cook and Nurse.¹¹

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kensington, London England, as Leonard Bernham Schlesinger, age 53, birthplace France, and he was a Banker.¹² He died on 2 September 1921 at St Andrews, Fife Scotland, at age 64.^13,14 He was buried after 2 September 1921 at Willesden, London England.¹ His estate was probated; and the 1921 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Schlesinger Leonard Bernhard of 101 Eaton-place Middlesex died 2 September 1921 at St. Andrew's Fife North Britain Probate London 3 November to Mary Sophia Schlesinger widow Arthur Ellis Franklin esquire Francis George Joseph solicitor and Gerald Leonard Schlesinger esquire. Effects £213203 11s. 2d.¹⁴'

      Her married name was Schlesinger.¹ Mary Sophia Nathan was born on 7 July 1863 at 5 Cleveland Square, London England; and she was the 'Daughter of Jonah Nathan and of Miriam nee Jacobs, both of London.^1,3' She was 'President, West Central Jewish Club and Settlement.¹' She married Leonard Bernhard Schlesinger, son of Martin Schlesinger and Kate Samuel, on 3 August 1887 at New West End Synagogue, St Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1887 at Paddington Registration district.^1,4,5 Mary Sophia Nathan appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 3 Pembridge Place, Kensington, London England, as Wife, age 27, birthplace Paddington, London.⁶ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 3 Palace Court, Bayswater Road, Paddington, London England, as Wife, age 37, birthplace Kensington, London.⁷ She was listed as one of the 'Contributors to the Sick Room Helps Society 1907-8' between 1907 and 1908 at Brandon House, Kensington Palace Gardens, London England.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Kensington, London England, as age 47, birthplace London.⁹ She was executrix to her husband and the 1921 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Schlesinger Leonard Bernhard of 101 Eaton-place Middlesex died 2 September 1921 at St. Andrew's Fife North Britain Probate London 3 November to Mary Sophia Schlesinger widow Arthur Ellis Franklin esquire Francis George Joseph solicitor and Gerald Leonard Schlesinger esquire. Effects £213203 11s. 2d.¹⁰' She died on 6 June 1931 at London England at age 67; and her death was recorded at St George Hanover Square Registration district in the June quarter 1931.^1,11 She was buried at Willesden, Middlesex England.¹ Her estate was probated; and the 1931 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Schlesinger Mary Sophia of 131 Grosvenor House Park-lane Middlesex and of Walkern Croft near Stevenage Hertfordshire widow died 6 June 1931 at 131 Grosvenor House Probate London 12 August to Gerald Leonard Schlesinger and Arthur Leonard Schlesinger esquires and Francis George Joseph solicitor. Effects £14673 19s. 10d.¹²'

      Her married name was Gleed.¹ Lilian Catherine Amos was born on 22 April 1912.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Robert Amos and Kate Georgina Daborn.¹ Lilian Catherine Amos married Charles Gleed on 9 April 1939.¹ Lilian Catherine Amos died in 1993; and her death at age 81 was registered in November 1993 at Surrey North-Western Registration district.²

     Charles Gleed was born on 11 July 1912.¹ He married Lilian Catherine Amos, daughter of Alfred Robert Amos and Kate Georgina Daborn, on 9 April 1939.¹ Charles Gleed died in 1994; and his death at age 82 was registered in 1994 at Surrey North-Western Registration district.²

     John Cannon was christened on 6 August 1848 at Bramley, Surrey England.² As of 1872, John Cannon was also known as Channon.³ He married Hannah Bullen, daughter of Henry Bullen and Elizabeth Jones, on 24 August 1872 at Albury Parish Church, Albury, Surrey England; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the September quarter 1872.^3,4 John Cannon appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Bramley, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 42, birthplace Bramley, Surrey.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Wonersh, Surrey England, as John Cammon, head, married, age 52, birthplace Bramley, Surrey.⁶ As of 31 March 1901, John Cannon was also known as Cammon.⁶

     Michael Aaron Green was born on 11 August 1852 at London, London England; and a Michael Green was registered at Camberwell Registration district in the December quarter 1852.^1,2,4,5,6 He was the son of Rev. Aaron Levy Green and Phoebe Levy.^3,2 Michael Aaron Green married Henrietta Adeline Hyam, daughter of Frederick Benjamin Hyam and Maria Amelia Jacobs, on 15 October 1879 at 26 Cleveland Gardens, London England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1879 at Marylebone Registration district.

The following announcement was published:

     'Marriage 15.10.1879 at the residence of the bride's parents, 26 Cleveland Gardens, Hyde Park, by the father of the bridegroom, third son of Rev. A. L. Green, to Henrietta Adeline (Netta) eldest daughter of Fredk. B Halford.^1,7,8,2,9,10'

Michael Aaron Green appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 22 Sunderland Terrace, Paddington, London England, as Head, married, age 28, birthplace London, Middlesex, and he was a Member of the Stock Exchange. The full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     22 Sunderland Terrace
     Census Place:     Paddington, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341003 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0014 Folio 60 Page 29
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Michael A. GREEN     M     28      M     London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Member Of The Stock Exchange
Henrietta A. GREEN     M     21      F     London Whitechapel , London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Wife
Phoebe M. GREEN          4 m     F     London Whitechapel , London, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daug
Sara C. JONES     U     38      F     Shrewsby, Shropshire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Dom Serv
Rebecca M. HOUSE     U     22      F     Livindon, Wiltshire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Dom Serv
Margaret MOULTON     U     32      F     Corts, Ireland
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Dom Serv.¹'
     

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Hampstead, London England, as Head, married, age 38, birthplace Aldgate, London, and he was employed as a 'Stock Exchange Jobber (Agent)'. He was living with his wife Netta and children: Pheobe, Frederick, Kate, Alan, Margaret, Ernest and four servants: Nurse, Cook, Housemaid, Children's Maid.¹¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hampstead, London England, as Head, married, age 48, born City of London, and he was a Stock and Share Dealer. He was living with his wife, daughters Pheobe, Margaret and Betty, and sons Alan, Michael, Ernest, Brian.¹² He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at St Marylebone, London England, as Head, married 1879, age 58, birthplace London.¹³ He lived on 3 September 1916 at 20 Marlborough Place, St Johns Wood, London England; at the time their son Ernest Michael Green was killed in action during the Great War [1914-1918].¹⁴ He died on 26 March 1939 at London England at age 86; and his death was registered in the March quarter 1939 at Hampstead Registration district.^1,2,15 His estate was probated on 1 May 1939; and The 1939 National Probate Calendar records his effects as '£59617 19s.6d. Resworn £59669 9s. 6d. Resealed Vancouver 23 June 1939.¹⁶'

      Henrietta Adeline Hyam also went by the name of Nettie/Netta.^2,3,4,5 Her married name was Green.^1,2 She was born on 23 September 1859 at Paddington, London England; and her birth was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the December quarter 1859.^1,6,7 She was the daughter of Frederick Benjamin Hyam and Maria Amelia Jacobs.² Henrietta Adeline Hyam appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Westbourne Square, Paddington, London England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Paddington, Middlesex.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 26 Cleveland Gardens, Paddington, London England, as Daughter, age 11, birthplace Paddington.⁹


On 27 June 1872 her name was legally changed to Henrietta Adeline Halford.¹⁰ She married Michael Aaron Green, son of Rev. Aaron Levy Green and Phoebe Levy, on 15 October 1879 at 26 Cleveland Gardens, London England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1879 at Marylebone Registration district.

The following announcement was published:

     'Marriage 15.10.1879 at the residence of the bride's parents, 26 Cleveland Gardens, Hyde Park, by the father of the bridegroom, third son of Rev. A. L. Green, to Henrietta Adeline (Netta) eldest daughter of Fredk. B Halford.^{1,11,12,2,4,13}'

Henrietta Adeline Hyam appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 22 Sunderland Terrace, Paddington, London England, as Wife, age 21, birthplace Whitechapel, London.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Hampstead, London England, as Netta Green, Wife, age 31, birthplace Paddington, London.⁵ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Hampstead, London England, as Wife, age 41, born Paddington, London.¹⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at St Marylebone, London England, as Netta Green, Wife, age 3 (sic), birthplace London.¹⁵ She died on 6 January 1946 at London England at age 86; and her death was registered in the March quarter 1946 at Hampstead Registration district.^6,16

     Frederick Benjamin Hyam was born on 21 February 1836 at Cheetham Hill, Salford, Lancashire England.^2,3,1,4 He was the son of Benjamin Hyam and Kitty (Gittela) Levy. Frederick Benjamin Hyam married Maria Amelia Jacobs, daughter of Bethel Jacobs and Esther Lyon, in 1858 at Osborne Street Synagogue, Hull, Yorkshire England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1858 at Hull Registration district.^5,3,1,6 Frederick Benjamin Hyam appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Westbourne Square, Paddington, London England, as Head, married, age 25, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire, and he was a Shipping Merchant and Lieutenant 19th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers.⁷

He was the subject of the following published information:

     'Among gentlemen who have passed the examination instituted by the military authorities to test the efficiency of Volunteer officers we observe the name of Cptn. Frederick B Hyam, of the Nineteenth Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (Working Men's College Corporation) 27.1.1871.⁸'

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 26 Cleveland Gardens, Paddington, London England, as Head, married, age 35, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire, and he was a 'Merchant Wholesale Clothier'. He was living with his Wife Maria, Sons Bethel and Richard, and Daughters Florence, Gertrude, Henrietta, Kate, Jeanette and Rose Hyam, and his Sister-in-law Rosa F Jacobs. Also in the household were six Domestic Servants: Nursery Governess, Nurse, Cook, Parlourmaid, Housemaid and Under Nurse.⁹

On 27 June 1872 his name was legally changed to Frederick Benjamin Halford.^10,11,12 He lived on 15 October 1879 at 26 Cleveland Gardens, Hyde Park, London England; and this was where the marriage of his daughter Henrietta took place.¹³

He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 26 Cleveland Gardens, London England, as Head, married, age 45, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire, and he was a Wholesale Clothier. His parents were living nearby at 3 Cleveland Gardens. The full entry reads:

'Dwelling:     26 Cleveland Gardens
     Census Place:     Paddington, London, Middlesex, England
     Source:     FHL Film 1341004 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 0018 Folio 117 Page 28
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Fredrick B. HALFORD     M     45      M     Manchester, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Wholesale Clothier
Maria A. HALFORD     M     41      F     Hull, York, England
     Rel:     Wife
     Occ:     Wholesale Clothiers Wife
Richard F. HALFORD     U     20      M     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Chemist
Kate E. HALFORD     U     19      F     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     Clothiers Daur
Bethel B. HALFORD     U     17      M     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Undergraduate U L (Shol)
Gertrude M. HALFORD     U     16      F     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Dau
     Occ:     Scholar
Rose M. HALFORD     U     14      F     Beckenham, Kent, England
     Rel:     Dau
     Occ:     Scholar
Florence C. HALFORD     U     13      F     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Dau
     Occ:     Scholar
Jeannette F. HALFORD     U     10      F     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Dau
     Occ:     Scholar
Hilda L. HALFORD     U     8      F     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Dau
     Occ:     Scholar
George E. HALFORD     U     3      M     Paddington, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Son
Elizabeth SMITH     U     42      F     Henfield, Middlesex, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Nurse
Elizabeth GLENSTER     U     24      F     Lambeth, Sussex, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Parlourmaid
Mary FINSMORE     U     27      F     Carenvale, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Cook
Sarah J. PETHERBRIDGE     U     23      F     Buckfastleigh, Somerset, England
     Rel:     Serv
     Occ:     Nurse.²'
     
He was executor for his Mother and the 1884 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Halford Kate. 17 January. The Will of Kate Halford (Wife of Benjamin Halford Esquire) late of 3 Cleveland-gardens Hyde Park in the county of Middlesex who died 20 March 1883 at 3 Cleveland-gardens was proved at the Principal Registry by Frederick Benjamin Halford of 26 Cleveland-gardens and Edward Eleazer Halford of 18 Leinster Square in the said County Esquires the Sons and Ferdinand Mendl of 39 Holland-park Kensington in the said County Esquire the Executors. Probate being granted under certain Limitations. Personal estate £3,900. Resworn April 1885 £10.¹⁴' He was executor of his father and The 1888 National Probate Calendar records:

'Halford Benjamin Esq. Personal Estate £12663 19s. 19 April. The Will with a Codicil of Benjamin Halford formerly of 3 Cleveland-gardens Hyde Park in the County of Middlesex but late of 78 Broadhurst-gardens Hampstead in the County of Middlesex Esquire who died 10 March 1888 at Birtley-crescent-road Bournemouth in the County of Southampton was Proved at the Principal Registry by Frederick Benjamin Halford of 78 Broadhurst-gardens Gentleman the Son one of the Executors' on 19 April 1888.¹⁵ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 78 Broadhurst Gardens, Hampstead, London England, as Head, age 55, birthplace Manchester, and he was an Insurance Broker. He was living with his Wife Maria, his Son Bernhard, and Daughters Florence, Hilda, Jeannette and Kate.¹⁶

He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Woodchurch Road, Hampstead, London England, as Head, age 65, birthplace Manchester, Lancashire, and he was an Employer and an Insurance Broker. He was living with his Wife Maria, Son Bethel and Daughters Hilda, Jeanette and Kate. Also in the household were three Domestic Servants: Cook, housemaid and parlourmaid.¹⁷

He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Hampstead, London England, as Head, married 1858, age 75, birthplace Lancashire.¹⁸ He died on 14 October 1914 at London England at age 78; and his death was recorded at Hampstead Registration district in the December quarter 1914.^19,3,12

      Her married name was Hyam.^1,2 Maria Amelia Jacobs was born on 13 February 1840 at Kingston-Upon-Hull, Yorkshire England; and her birth was registered in 1840 at Hull Registration district.^3,4,1,5,6 She was the daughter of Bethel Jacobs and Esther Lyon.¹ Maria Amelia Jacobs married Frederick Benjamin Hyam, son of Benjamin Hyam and Kitty (Gittela) Levy, in 1858 at Osborne Street Synagogue, Hull, Yorkshire England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1858 at Hull Registration district.^2,3,1,7 Maria Amelia Jacobs appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 Westbourne Square, Paddington, London England, as Wife, age 21, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 26 Cleveland Gardens, Paddington, London England, as Wife, age 31, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire.⁹ On 27 June 1872 her name was legally changed to Maria Amelia Halford.^10,11 She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 26 Cleveland Gardens, London England, as Wife, age 41, birthplace Hull, York, and she was a Wholesale Clothier's Wife.¹² She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 78 Broadhurst Gardens, Hampstead, London England, as Wife, age 51, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire.¹³ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 2 Woodchurch Road, Hampstead, London England, as Wife, age 61, birthplace Hull, Yorkshire.¹⁴ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Hampstead, London England, as Wife, age 71, birthplace Yorkshire.¹⁵ She died on 28 January 1923 at London England at age 82; and her death was recorded at Hampstead Registration district in the March quarter 1923.^11,3

      Her married name was Greening.¹ Elizabeth Ellen Barfoot was born circa 1875 at Oxford, Oxfordshire England.² She married Percival Edward Greening, son of Joseph John Greening and Olive Florence Ottaway, in 1897; and their marriage was recorded at Headington record office in the September quarter 1897.¹ Elizabeth Ellen Barfoot appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Cowley, Oxfordshire England, as Wife, age 2?, birthplace Oxford, Oxfordshire.²