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     William Reed was christened on 9 October 1791 at Saint George, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England.^1,2 He was the son of James Reed and Ann Sandors.¹ William Reed married Mary Maills circa 1820 at England.³ William Reed appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Little Birchmoor, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as age 45, birthplace Hampshire, and he was an Ag Lab. Also in the household were his Wife Mary, John 13, Reuben 5, Eliza 4, and James Mills 11, who may be related to his wife Mary Maills.⁴ He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at Little Birchmoor, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Head, married age 59, birthplace Arreton, Hampshire, and he was an Agricultural Labourer. He was living with his Wife Mary, Son Reuben and Daughter Eliza.³ He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Little Birchmoor, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Head, married, age 69, birthplace Arreton, Hampshire, and he was a Shepherd. He was living with his Wife Mary, and Daughter Eliza.⁵ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Little Birchmoor, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as William Read, Head, married, age 79, birthplace Arreton, Hampshire, and his occupation was given as 'Agl. Lab.⁶' He died in 1880 at Hampshire England; and his death was registered at Newport, Isle of Wight Registration district, at age 89.⁷

     Robert Reed was born on 1 March 1804 at England.¹ He was the son of James Reed and Ann Sandors.¹ Robert Reed was christened on 25 March 1804 at Saint George, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England.^2,1

     Rachel Reed was christened on 30 June 1799 at Saint George, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England.^2,3 She was the daughter of James Reed and Ann Sandors.¹

     Benjamin Bone was born circa 1775 at East Worldham, Hampshire England.^1,2,3,4 He married Sarah Dedman on 30 May 1797 at Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire England.^1,5 Benjamin Bone appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at East Worldham, Hampshire England, as Lodger of his Daughter-in-law Mrs Mary Ann Bone, age 86, birthplace East Worldham, Hampshire.⁴

      Her married name was Bone.¹ Sarah Dedman was born circa 1775.^1,2,3 She married Benjamin Bone on 30 May 1797 at Hartley Mauditt, Hampshire England.^1,4

     Charles Cameron was born circa 1918 at England. He married Florence E Whiting, daughter of James Winslow Whiting and Lucy Punter, in 1938 at Middlesex England; and their marriage was recorded at Brentford Registration district in the September quarter 1938.¹

     Douglas Henning was born in 1918 at Middlesex England; and his birth was recorded at Brentford Registration district in the December quarter 1918; his Mother's maiden name was Melhuish.² He was the Son of Dallas Henning (born 1884 in Camberwell) and Lily Hardwick Melhuish (born 1886 in Camberwell), who were married in Camberwell in the March quarter 1918.^3,4,5 He married Doris Whiting, daughter of James Winslow Whiting and Lucy Punter, in 1941 at Middlesex England; and their marriage was recorded at Brentford Registration district in the March quarter 1941.¹ Douglas Henning died on 30 May 1942; during the Second World War and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission provide the following information:

'Name: HENNING, DOUGLAS. Initials: D. Nationality: United Kingdom. Rank: Sergeant. Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Unit Text: 405 Sqdn. Age: 23. Date of Death: 30/05/1942. Service No: 917785. Additional information: Son of Dallas and Lilian Henning, of Ealing, Middlesex; husband of Doris Henning, of Ealing. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Panel 85. Memorial: Runnymede Memorial.⁶' He was commemorated and Location Information is provided by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission: 'This Memorial overlooks the River Thames on Cooper's Hill at Englefield Green between Windsor and Egham on the A308, 4 miles from Windsor' and they also provide Historical Information: 'The Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede commemorates by name over 20,000 airmen who were lost in the Second World War during operations from bases in the United Kingdom and North and Western Europe, and who have no known graves. They served in Bomber, Fighter, Coastal, Transport, Flying Training and Maintenance Commands, and came from all parts of the Commonwealth. Some were from countries in continental Europe which had been overrun but whose airmen continued to fight in the ranks of the Royal Air Force. The memorial was designed by Sir Edward Maufe with sculpture by Vernon Hill. The engraved glass and painted ceilings were designed by John Hutton and the poem engraved on the gallery window was written by Paul H Scott'
' at Runnymede Memorial, Englefield Green, Surrey England.⁶

     Alice Tune was christened on 7 October 1855 at Saint Mary Parish Church, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England; and her birth was recorded at Alton Registration district in the September quarter 1855.^2,3,1,4 She was the daughter of John Tune and Anne Benham.^2,1 Alice Tune appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Holt Lane End, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England, (Transcribed as Alice June) as Daughter, age 5, birthplace Bentworth, Hampshire.⁵

     John Weston was born circa 1747.¹ Marriage banns for John Weston and Sarah West were published on 24 September 1769 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England.¹ John Weston married Sarah West, daughter of Robert West, on 2 October 1769 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England; and they were Batchelor and Spinster both of the Parish and they each signed the register with a X mark. No witnesses were recorded.^1,2

      Her married name was Weston.¹ Sarah West was christened on 29 July 1753 at Bradley, Hampshire England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert West.² Marriage banns for Sarah West and John Weston were published on 24 September 1769 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England.¹ Sarah West married John Weston on 2 October 1769 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England; and they were Batchelor and Spinster both of the Parish and they each signed the register with a X mark. No witnesses were recorded.^1,3

     Rose Weston was christened on 1 August 1776 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Weston and Sarah West.¹

      Her married name was Harridge. Sarah Weston was christened on 25 September 1774 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Weston and Sarah West.¹ Sarah Weston married James Harridge on 4 June 1792 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England.¹

     James Weston was christened on 28 January 1770 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England.¹ He was the son of John Weston and Sarah West.

     James Harridge was born circa 1770.¹ He married Sarah Weston, daughter of John Weston and Sarah West, on 4 June 1792 at All Saints Church, Bradley, Hampshire England.¹

      Her married name was Tune. Elizabeth Winter was born circa 1810.¹ She married Richard Tune, son of Richard Tune and Martha Weston, on 25 December 1830 at Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England.¹

     Frederick Tune was christened on 30 May 1868 at Saint Mary Parish Church, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England.^1,2 He was the son of James Tune and Mary Trimmer.¹ Frederick Tune died before 9 January 1869 at Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England; and his death was recorded at Alton Registration district in the March quarter 1869.^3,1,4 He was buried on 9 January 1869 at Saint Mary Parish Church, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England; at age 7 months.^2,1

     Richard Tune was born in 1871 at Hampshire; and his birth was registered in the quarter December 1871 at Alton Registration district.² He was the son of James Tune and Mary Trimmer.¹ Richard Tune was christened on 30 November 1871 at Saint Mary Parish Church, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England.^1,3 He died before 6 December 1871 at Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England; and his death at age 0 was registered in the December quarter 1871 at Alton Registration district.^1,4 He was buried on 6 December 1871 at Saint Mary Parish Church, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England; at age 1 month.^3,1

     James Tune was born circa 1798 at England.¹ He died on 17 April 1814 at Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England.^1,2 He was buried on 19 April 1814 at Saint Mary Parish Church, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire England.^1,3

      Her married name was Nokes.¹ Mary Ann Mead was born circa 1826 at London England; or Rayleigh, Essex, England.^2,1,3,4 She married John Nokes in 1853 at Essex England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1853 at Romford Registration district.^5,1,6,7 Mary Ann Mead appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at High Street, Hornchurch, Essex England, as Wife, age 36, birthplace Rayleigh, Essex.⁸ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Village, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex England, as Wife, age 46, birthplace Rayleigh, Essex.⁹ She appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex England, as Wife, age 55, birthplace London, Middlesex.⁵ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Thornly Cottage, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex England, as Mary Ann Noakes, Wife, age 66, birthplace Rayleigh, Essex.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Victoria Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex England, as Wife, age 76, born Rayleigh, Essex.¹¹ She died in 1907 at Essex England; and her death was registered in the March quarter 1907 at Orsett Registration district, at age 81.¹²

     Baby Netten was born in 1856 at Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1856 at Cowes Registration district, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.^3,2 He was the son of Richard Netten and Elizabeth Jane Nobbs.² Baby Netten died in 1856 at Hampshire England; and his death, age 7 hours, was recorded at Cowes Isle of Wight Registration district in the March quarter 1856.^4,5

      James Nobbs was also known as James Nobes.² He was born circa 1762; in Hampshire.^1,3,4 He married Grace Young in 1785 at All Saints, Newchurch, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England.^5,6 James Nobbs appeared on the census of 6 June 1841 at Newport, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as age 80, born in the county and he was recorded as a 'Lab.⁷' He died in 1842 at Hampshire England; and his death at age 80 was registered in the September quarter 1842 at Newport Registration district, Isle of Wight.^3,8

      Her married name was Nobbs.¹ Grace Young was born circa 1763 at England.^1,3 She married James Nobbs in 1785 at All Saints, Newchurch, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England.^4,5 Grace Young died in 1840 at Hampshire England; and her death at age 77 was registered in the December quarter 1840 at Newport Registration district, Isle of Wight.^3,6

      Her married name was Nobbs.³ Sarah Ann Lane was born in 1838 at West Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and her birth was registered in Cowes, Isle of Wight in 1838.^4,5 She was the daughter of Richard Lane.³ Sarah Ann Lane married Robert Reed Nobbs, son of Isaac Nobbs and Sarah Reed, in 1878 at Register Office, Noncomformist or RC Church, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter of 1878 at Isle of Wight Registration district, Hampshire.^3,6,7 Sarah Ann Lane appeared on the census of 5 April 1881 at 8 Bernard Street, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Wife, age 43, birthplaces West Cowes.³ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Bourne, Beckford Road, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Wife, age 53, birthplace West Cowes, Isle of Wight.⁸ She was executrix to her husband and the 1931 National Probate Calendar reads: 'Nobbs Robert Reed of Bourne Beckford-road West Cowes isle of Wight foreman blacksmith died 24 February 1895 Administration Winchester 9 November to Sarah Ann Nobbs widow. Effects £86.⁹' She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Beckford Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Head, widow, age 62, birthplace Cowes, Isle of Wight and she was a Lodging House Keeper.¹⁰ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as age 72.¹¹ She died before 2 May 1928 at Gurnard, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and her death was recorded at Cowes Isle of Wight Registration district, in the June quarter 1928, at age 90.^12,13,14 She was buried on 2 May 1928 at Northwood Cemetery, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, with her husband.¹⁵

     Richard Lane was born circa 1812 at West Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1881 at 8 Bernard Street, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Father in Law of Robert Nobbs [#1615], age 68, birthplace West Cowes, and he was a Joiner.¹ He died in 1890; and her death was recorded at Cowes Isle of Wight Registration district in the June quarter 1890, at age 78.^2,3

      Her married name was Deighton.³ Harriet Laura Nobbs was also known as Lenna/Leana Harriet Nobbs.⁴ She was born on 27 November 1879 at West Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and her birth was registered in 1879 at Cowes Registration District in the Isle of Wight with 'Other Surname' listed as 'Lane.^1,2,5' She was the daughter of Robert Reed Nobbs and Sarah Ann Lane.¹ Harriet Laura Nobbs was christened on 26 February 1880 at Primitive Methodist Church, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, and a transcript reads:

'NOBBS, Harriet Lenna     Christening
     Gender:     Female
     Birth Date:     27 Nov 1879     
     Christening Date:     26 Feb 1880     Recorded in:     Northwood, Hampshire, England
               Collection:     Primitive Methodist
     Father:     Robert Read NOBBS
     Mother:     Sarah Ann.⁶'

She appeared on the census of 5 April 1881 at 8 Bernard Street, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Harriet L Nobbs, Daughter, age 1 year, birthplace West Cowes.¹ She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Bourne, Beckford Road, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Lenna Harriet Nobbs, Daughter, age 11, birthplace West Cowes, Isle of Wight.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Beckford Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Lenna Nobbs, Daughter, age 21, birthplace Cowes, Isle of Wight.⁷ She appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as age 31.⁸ She married Thomas Albert Deighton in 1928 at Register Office, Nonconformist or RC Church, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and their marriage was recorded at Isle of Wight Registration district in the June quarter 1928.^3,9 Harriet Laura Nobbs died before 22 November 1954 at Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and her death was recorded as Harriet Lenna Deighton at North West Isle of Wight Registration district in the December quarter 1954.^10,11,12 She was buried on 22 November 1954 at Northwood Cemetery, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; with her husband and she was described in the cemetery record as a widow of 'Anglesey, Solent View Road, Gurnard.¹³'

     Wallace Walter Nobbs was born in 1880 at Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and his birth was registered in the December quarter 1880 at Cowes Registration district in the Isle of Wight.^3,4,5 He was the son of Robert Reed Nobbs and Sarah Ann Lane.³ Wallace Walter Nobbs appeared on the census of 5 April 1881 at 8 Bernard Street, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England, as Son, age 5 months, birthplace West Cowes.³ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Bourne, Beckford Road, Northwood, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Son, age 10, birthplace West Cowes, Isle of Wight, and he was a Scholar.⁶ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Beckford Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as son, single, age 20, birthplace Cowes, Isle of Wight and he was a Marine Engineer Fitter.⁷ He married Minnie Elizabeth Cribb, daughter of Henry Cribb and Elizabeth Butcher, in 1909 at Register Office, Noncomformist or RC Church, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and their marriage was reigstered in the December quarter 1909 at Isle of Wight Registration district, Hampshire.^8,9 Wallace Walter Nobbs appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Head, age 30, married 1909, and he was an Engine Fitter.¹⁰ He died in 1953 at Hampshire England; and his death was recorded at Portsmouth Registration district in the December quarter 1953.¹¹

     Edward Nokes was also known as Edward Noakes.² He was born in 1866 at Hornchurch, Essex England; and his birth was recorded at Romford Registration district in the March quarter 1866.^1,3 He was the son of John Nokes and Mary Ann Mead.¹ Edward Nokes appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Village, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex England, as Son, age 5, birthplace Hornchurch, Essex, and he was a Scholar.⁴ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1881 at Southend Road, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex England, as Son, age 15, birthplace Hornchurch, Essex, and he was a Scholar.¹ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 11 High Street, Devizes, Wiltshire England, as Lodger [in the household of John Shadwell, Gardener], age 25, birthplace Hornchurch, Essex, and he was employed as a Grocer's Manager.⁵ He lived before 14 August 1892 at 2 The Pavement, South Street, Isleworth, Middlesex England.⁶ He married Martha Elizabeth Cope, daughter of Charles Cope and Elizabeth White, on 14 August 1892 at Saint Stephen, Villa Street, Walworth Common, Southwark, London England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1892 at St Saviour Registration district; Edward was a Grocer.^7,8,6,9,10 Edward Nokes appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 30 Bishops Road, Lambeth, London England, as Edward Noakes, Head, age 35, birthplace Hornchurch, Essex, and he worked as a 'Grocer's Shopkeeper'. He was living with his Wife Martha and Sons Edward E and Sidney G.

Also living at 30 Bishops Road were:

Mary Noakes, Head, widowed, age 43, birthplace Grantham, Lincolnshire.
John Noakes, Son, age 19, birthplace Stockwell, London, and he was a 'Tobacconist Assistant'.
Two Boarders: Frederick Edge and Frederick Westfold.⁷

He was a Grocer when his Sons Edward Frank and Sidney George were christened on 5 October 1902 at 24 Rignold Road, London England.¹¹ He married Emma Sophia Parnell in 1906 at Essex England; and their marriage was recorded at Romford Registration district in the December quarter 1906.¹² Edward Nokes appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Romford, Essex England, as Head, married 1892, age 45, birthplace Essex.¹³

     James Nobbs was christened on 30 November 1788 at Saint George, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Nobbs and Grace Young. James Nobbs lived before 23 January 1812 at Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; being 'of this Parish' when he married.⁴ He married Jenny Gutheridge on 23 January 1812 at Saint George, Arreton, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England.^5,6,4

     William Smith was born circa 1847.¹ He was a Foreman on 6 September 1900.¹

     Rev. Orton Arundel Jones was born in 1861 at Liverpool, Lancashire England; and his birth was registered in the March quarter 1861 at West Derby Registration district, Lancashire.^2,3,4 He was the son of Arthur A Jones and Ellen Phillips.¹ Rev. Orton Arundel Jones appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at 55 Vronhill Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire England, as Son, age 20, birthplace Liverpool. The full entry reads:

Dwelling:     55 Vronhill St
Census Place:     Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England
Source:     FHL Film 1341873 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 3646 Folio 17 Page 27
     Marr     Age     Sex     Birthplace
Arthur A. JONES     M     48      M     Hereford, Hereford, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Master Mariner
Ellen JONES     M     43      F     Manchester, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Wife
Orton A. JONES     U     20      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Schoolmaster
Amy E. JONES     U     15      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     Teacher S M
Edith I. JONES          13      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     Scholar
Gertrude M. JONES          9      F     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Daur
     Occ:     Scholar
Herbert A. JONES          7      M     Liverpool, Lancashire, England
     Rel:     Son
     Occ:     Scholar
Isabella PHILLIPS     W     77      F     Shilton, Leicester, England
     Rel:     Gd Mother
     Occ:     No Occupation.¹

He was listed in Cockford's Directory for 1927 as follows:

     'Jones, Orton Arundel Longstone Parsonage, Hope, Kingsbridge.
     Trinity Colllege Dublin 1884 D(deacon) 1885, P(priest) 1887 Ordained in Liverpool, Curate of Malborough with South Huish Diocese of Exeter 1927. T ( title - first post after ordination) Curate of Rainford, Lancs 1885-8, Whippingham Isle of Wight 1888-96, Vicar of Stickford 1896-1917, Chaplain of Whittington College Highgate 1917-23, Chaplain of Christ Church Great Warley 1923-4; South Weald 1924-5.⁵'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at The Curate's House, Whippingham, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England, as Head, single, age 30, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was 'Curate of Whippingham Church (Clergy)'. Also in the household was a Domestic Servant: Housekeeper.⁶ He married Annie Brennan in 1896; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1896 at St Thomas Registration district, Devon.^3,7 Rev. Orton Arundel Jones appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Stickford, Lincolnshire England, as married, age 40, birthplace Liverpool, Lancashire, and he was a Clergyman in the Church Of England.³ He was listed under Stickford in 'Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire, 1905' as follows:

     'The church of St Helen...The living is a vicarage, net yearly value £170, including 74 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of the Lord Chancellor, and held since 1896 by Rev. Orton Arundel Jones, of Trinity College, Dublin'...



in 1905.⁸ He was a Clerk in Holy Orders and officiated and witnessed the wedding of his son Basil Jones on 25 August 1928.^9,2 He died before 1938; as there is no entry for him in Crockford's Clerical Directory of 1938.⁵

      Her married name was Norrington.⁴ Florence Dayton was born on 3 April 1882 at London, London England; and her birth was registered in the June quarter 1882 at Fulham Registration district.^4,5,6 She was the daughter of John Dayton and Louisa Purney.^2,3 Florence Dayton appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 14 Dieppe Street, Fulham, London England, as Daughter, age 9, birthplace Fulham, London, and she was a Scholar.² She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at North London Hotel, 331 High Road, Willesden, Middlesex England, as Servant, single, age 18, birthplace London, and she was a Barmaid.⁵ She married Arthur Norrington, son of Walter Norrington and Elizabeth Judd, on 14 May 1907 at All Saints, Fulham, London England; and their marriage was recorded in the June quarter 1907 at Fulham Registration district; Arthur was a Cellarman.^4,7,8,9 Florence Dayton and Arthur Norrington emigrated in 1907 as a Florence Norrington (born 1880) and an Arthur Norrington (born 1878) were on passanger lists for a ship departing from Liverpool for Quebec, Canada.^10,11 Florence Dayton appeared on the census of 1911 at Halton, Ontario Canada, as Wife, age 29, born April 1882.¹² She and Arthur Norrington were Shopkeepers and Arthur was photographed with his wife and eldest son outside their store. Milton Historical Society Archival Collection provides the following description:

'Old Norrington Store, Main St., Milton, c.1911-12 (next and west of present Biway). Florence Norrington, Arthur Norrington, Victor Norrington (small boy) - young lady believed to be a Clement girl'. However 'Don Norrington writes further that the woman at the side of the picture was probably Eva Dayton (Florence Norrington's sister) who was living with them at the time of the 1911 census. Also living there was a man named Edward Champion...^13,14'


Florence Dayton and Arthur Norrington were recorded on a Canadian Passenger List arriving at Halifax, Nova Scotia, sailing on the Orduna from Liverpool, England arriving 10 November 1919.¹⁵ Florence Dayton and Arthur Norrington were recorded on a list of Boarder Crossings from United States of America to Canada; he was a Cafe owner and she was a Housewife on 28 August 1933.¹⁶ Florence Dayton and Arthur Norrington were recorded on a list of Boarder Crossings from United States of America to Canada; he was a Cafe owner and she was a Housewife on 2 September 1933.¹⁶ Florence Dayton and Arthur Norrington celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary with an announcement in the Canadian Champion (Milton) of 9 May 1957. This was followed by a description and picture in the same paper on 23 May 1957. On 29 May 1957 the Georgetown Herald also carried a similar item.¹⁷ Florence Dayton lived in 1976 at Dundas, West Flamborough, Wentworth, Ontario Canada.⁸ She died on 6 April 1978 at Canada at age 96.⁸ She was buried after 6 April 1978 at Grove Cemetery, Flamborough West, Wentworth, Ontario Canada.¹⁸

      Arthur Victor Norrington also went by the name of Victor Norrington.² He was born on 6 August 1909 at Milton, Halton, Ontario Canada.^1,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Arthur Norrington and Florence Dayton.¹ Arthur Victor Norrington appeared on the census of 1911 at Halton, Ontario Canada, as Son, age 1, born August 1909.⁷ He was photographed with his parents outside their store. Milton Historical Society Archival Collection provides the following description:

'Old Norrington Store, Main St., Milton, c.1909 (next and west of present Biway). Florence Norrington, Arthur Norrington, Victor Norrington (small boy) - young lady believed to be a Clement girl'
circa 1914 at Milton, Ontario Canada.^8,2 He was educated on 12 April 1921 at Georgetown Public School, Halton, Ontario Canada; where he and other Room One Students were photographed sitting outside the school with the Principal.⁹ He married Margaret Helen Green, daughter of Archibald Green and Beatrice Mae Frankish, on 26 August 1930 at Toronto, York, Ontario Canada.^1,3,10 Arthur Victor Norrington was described as 'Victor Norrington of Toronto, Canada' and was the author of 'a fascinating account of his father's life' which appeared in the 'Norrington Family Newsletter Number 7, Autumn issue 1977'.

Further to the 'Norrington Family Newsletter Number 8, Spring issue 1978, more family anecdotes and information included the following:

     ' The eldest son [of Arthur Norrington (1882-1961)], Victor, enjoyed his early years as a family unit with his parents and siblings in their various moves from his birthplace, Milton, to Streetsville, Toronto and Georgetown, all of which are in Ontario. One influential aspect of his youth was the association along with his peers in the Tuxis Boys group in the United Church under the direction of the very dedicated leader, Mr S.F. Howard. It was logical that all the family would be completely involved in the operation of the father's business, a confectionery and ice cream parlor. Following his elementary and secondary education in Georgetown, Victor apprenticed in Pharmacy in that same town and later on in Toronto with the large retail drug chain G. Tamblyn Ltd. The stock market crash of 1929 and the ensuing depression necessitated a transfer into the wholesale drug field with the National Drug and Chemical Co. Ltd., serving as order clerk and outside salesman for some 24 years. Most of this time was spent covering the Northern Ontario region. This was a period of hard work, concern for one's job with minimal remuneration. In 1954 Victor joined the Rexall Drug Co. as sales representative until about 1967, when he returned to a desk as administrator in the private label manufacturing division of the company, the Carnegie Laboratories. He remained in this capacity until his retirement in 1974. His main hobbies were golfing, curling, as well as spectator sports and travel. The travel areas included Eire, Europe, the Holy Land, an extensive freighter voyage to the far East and of course Florida, Hawaii and Western Canada.⁴'

He died on 2 August 2007 at Sunset Manor, Collingwood, Nottawasaga, Simcoe, Ontario Canada, at age 97.¹¹ He was the subject of an obituary The following Obituary appeared in 'The Toronto Star' on 3rd August 2007:

'Norrington, Arthur, Victor - Just four days before his 98th Birthday, Victor passed away on August 2, 2007 at Sunset Manor in Collingwood. Husband of the late Margaret Green. Predeceased by daughter Audrey and son Hal. Survived by daughter Ruth (Bill), sons Don (Lorraine) and Rick (Sharon), and son-in-law Arthur.Grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of eight. He was also predeceased by his second wife Blanche Corriveau. Service at the MORLEY BEDFORD FUNERAL HOME, 159 Eglinton Avenue West on Saturday, August 4 at 01:00 P.M. Cremation and internment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Victor's name may be made to the Sunset Manor Bus Fund, 49 Raglan St., Collingwood, On L9Y 4X1. The family wishes to thank all the staff at Sunset Manor for 9 years of excellent care - with special thanks to Peggy, Judy, Maxine and Jeff.' on 3 August 2007.¹¹

      Her married name was Norrington.¹ Margaret Helen Green was born on 14 July 1906 at Toronto, York, Ontario Canada; and her parents were Archibald Green and Beatrice M Frankish.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Archibald Green and Beatrice Mae Frankish.² Margaret Helen Green married Arthur Victor Norrington, son of Arthur Norrington and Florence Dayton, on 26 August 1930 at Toronto, York, Ontario Canada.^1,3,5 Margaret Helen Green died on 11 September 1980 at Toronto, York, Ontario Canada, at age 74.^3,6 She was buried after 11 September 1980 at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York, Ontario Canada.³

      Her married name was Stonard.^1,2 Lucy King was born circa 1865 at Fleet, Lincolnshire England.¹ She married William Stonard, son of James Stonard and Matilda Mose, in 1897 at Lincolnshire England; and their marriage was recorded in the December quarter 1896 at Holbeach Registration district.^1,2 Lucy King appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Pirbright, Surrey England, as Wife, age 36, birthplace, Fleet, Lincolnshire.¹

     Barbara Annie Stonard was born on 9 December 1897 at Pirbright, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1898.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Stonard and Lucy King.¹ Barbara Annie Stonard appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Pirbright, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Pirbright, Surrey.¹ She died in 1979 at Surrey England; and her death was recorded at Surrey North Western Registration office in the March quarter 1979.³

      Her married name was Stonard.¹ Amelia Walker was born circa 1875 at Enfield, Middlesex England.² She married Alfred James Stonard, son of James Stonard and Matilda Mose, in 1900; and their marriage was recorded at Edmonton record office in the March quarter 1900.^1,3 Amelia Walker appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Pirbright, Surrey England, as Wife, age 26, birthplace Enfield, Middlesex.¹ She died in 1964 at Essex England; and her death was recorded at Maldon Registration district in the December quarter 1964.⁴

     William Dodd was born circa 1875 at Chigwell Row, Essex England; and he was the Son of George Dodd.^1,3,4 He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Chigwell Row, Essex England, as Son, age 16, birthplace Chigwell Row, Essex, and he worked as a Farrier (Smith).³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at High Street, Aveley, Essex England, as Son, age 26, birthplace Chigwell Row, Essex, and he worked 'at home' as a Barman.³ He married Beatrice Laura Norrington, daughter of Walter Norrington and Elizabeth Judd, in 1904 at Essex England; and their marriage was recorded in the June quarter 1904 at Dunmow Registration district.^1,2 William Dodd appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Rochford, Essex England, as Head, age 35, married 1903, birthplace Essex.⁵ He died on 7 July 1956 at Essex England; and his death was recorded at Romford Registration district in the September quarter 1956.^6,7

     William Sheldon was born circa 1889 at England.¹ He married Ada Norrington, daughter of Walter Norrington and Elizabeth Judd, in 1912 at Essex England; and their marriage was registered in the September quarter 1912 at Billericay Registration district.^1,2 William Sheldon died in 1952 at Essex England; and his death was recorded at Brentwood Registration district in the March quarter 1952.³

     Walter John Norrington was born on 7 November 1915 at Streetsville, Ontario Canada; and an announcement of his birth as a Son was published in the Canadian Champion (Milton) four days later.^3,1,2,4 He was the son of Arthur Norrington and Florence Dayton.¹ Walter John Norrington married Marguerite Putman in 1945 at Belgium; and wedding announcements appeared in the Georgetown Herald on 31 October 1945 and the Canadian Champion on 8th November 1945 for Lc. Corp. Walter J. Norrington.^3,2,5,6 Walter John Norrington was a soldier in the Second World War and at the end of the war the Hamilton Spectator included Cpl W.J. Norrington, Dundas, in a list titled 'Hamilton Soldiers Aboard Acquitania' as one of the 'army personnel from Hamilton and district who are due to arrive at Halifax on February 2' on Train 404 on 1 February 1946.⁷ He is mentioned in the 'Norrington Family Newsletter Number 7, Autumn Issue 1977' and 'Norrington Family Newsletter Number 8, Spring issue 1978', which had more family anecdotes and information including the following:

     'The second son [of Arthur Norrington (1882-1961)], Walter, born in Streetsville also attended elementary school in Georgetown. Along with his younger brother he journeyed to Texas U.S.A. with the parents and resided in Weslaco and Edinburg, where they both continued their schooling. From the father's portrait account it is known the venture into fruit farming was a disaster. The family returned to Canada in 1933, choosing Dundas, Ontario in which to attempt another start in life. At this point in his life, Walter was more or less taken under the wing of his maternal aunt and uncle, the W.T. Barnards. Uncle Will had become the owner of a prosperous confectionary and ice cream parlor in Milton, the self same store that Walter's father had built, operated and sold around 1916. At the outbreak of World War II, Walter enlisted in the Argylle and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment, seeing service in Jamaica, Nanaimo B.C. and in the final allied drive across France, Belgium and Holland into Germany. Returning to civilian life Walter returned to Belgium to take a wife, Marguerite [#1813]. Back in Canada they eventually took over the uncle's business in Milton. Later on, forsaking the retail role of store keeper he took up farming on the nearby Niagra Escarpment [Ontario], specializing in dairy farming and still later had considerable success with grain. Both Walter and Marguerite have won numerous ribbons and awards including World Championships .... If any one hobby could be paramount it would be Walter's love of holidays in Hawaii. It was also possible when farm duties became less arduous to find time to fabricate fine lawn chairs and tables. At the same time he made a sizeable contribution of the local Historical Society.²'

He died on 6 March 1983 at age 67.⁸

     Eric Edward Norrington was born on 3 November 1917 at Georgetown, Esquesing, Halton, Ontario Canada; and an announcement of his birth as a Son was published in the Georgetown Herald four days later and in the Canadian Champion (Milton) five days afterwards.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arthur Norrington and Florence Dayton.¹ Eric Edward Norrington married Florence Elva Lowndes circa 1936 at Canada.¹ Eric Edward Norrington was included in a list of graduates during the Second World War in the Globe and Mail under the title 'Ontario Fliers Receive Wings' at Hagersville as 'E. Norrington, Dundas' on 30 December 1942.⁴ He was noted in the Hamilton Spectator as ' E.E. Norrington, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Norrington, of Dundas, has been awarded a commission with the R.C.A.F. in Canada. Pilot Officer Norrington has been in service four years. He served first as ground crew, remustered for training as a pilot and was awarded his wings at Hagersville, year ago last December' on 5 April 1944.⁵ He was subsequently recorded further to the 'Norrington Family Newsletter Number 7, Autumn Issue 1977' and 'Norrington Family Newsletter Number 8, Spring issue 1978', with more family anecdotes and information which included the following:

'Third son in this generation, Edward, preferred his second name and later in life acquired also the nickname of "Tex". As a lad in Georgetown, his birthplace, Edward is remembered by his siblings as a "regular" at the Saturday Matinée in the local theatre. However he was introduced along with his brothers into the gentle art of dispensing five cent ice cream cones and twenty-five cent Banana Splits. Attending elementary school until the family moved to Texas in 1930, he also continued on to secondary school in that state. The three year stint in the valley of the Rio Grande River must have left an imprint, picking up the "Tex" monicker during his World War II service. He still enjoys periodical visits to Texas on vacation. Back now to his return to Canada in 1933 as referred to elsewhere, the family settled in Dundas, Ont. Ed. was employed for some years at the Bertram Steel Plant, fabricators and exporters of heavy machinery. Ed. married a Dundas girl, Florence [#1815]....

'As with so many of his age group Edward enlisted in the R.C.A.F. in 1940 and served as a Flying Officer pilot in bomber command. The particular area of operation was in command of a Lancaster Bomber in the assault on Nazi Germany. After the collapse of Germany his squadron flew the Atlantic Ocean en route to the Japanese theatre. With the surrender of Japan, the airmen including Ed. returned to civilian life. Ed. continued in the steel plant in Dundas and then for brief periods work in Guelph and Owen Sound, Ont.. The family at this time were involved also in the operation of a gift shop at Sauble Beach on Lake Huron. Ed's hobby has been varied, enjoying golfing, curling and over the years he has excelled in wood working, producing many fine examples of artistic talent.²' He died on 29 April 1985 at age 67; in Canada.¹ He was buried at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wentworth, Hamilton, Ontario Canada; and indexed as Edward Norrington.⁶

     James Mears was born circa 1833 at South Ockendon, Essex England.^1,2 He married Louisa Spiller in 1860; and their marriage was registered in the June quarter 1860 at Graves End Registration district.¹ James Mears and Louisa Spiller had the followingl children: Mary Ann Mears b. 1860, Louisa Mears b. c 1864, Thomas Mears b. 1866, Emily Mears b. 1868, Ellen Mears b. 1870, James Mears b. 1872, Elizabeth Mears b. 1874, Harry Mears b. c 1878.^3,4,5,6 James Mears appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at South Ockendon, Essex England, as Head, married, age 27, birthplace South Ockendon, Essex, and he was an 'Ag. Lab.³' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Romford Road, South Ockendon, Essex England, as Head, married, age 39, birthplace South Ockendon, Essex, and he was a Labourer.⁵ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Romford Road, South Ockendon, Essex England, as Head, married, age 48, birthplace South Ockendon, Essex, and he was a Farm Labourer.⁷ He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at West Street Cottage, South Ockendon, Essex England, as Head, married, age 60, birthplace South Ockendon, Essex, and he was an Agricultural Labourer. He was living with his wife Louisa, and sons, Harry, Thomas and James, and Ernest Fisher, grandson, age 6, Scholar, birthplace Grays, Essex.⁴

He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Prince Albert Public House, Warley Road, Great Warley, Essex England, as Head, married, age 72, birthplace South Ockendon, Essex, and his occupation was given as 'Ordinary Agricultural Labourer.⁸' He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Orsett, Essex England, as Head, age 79, birthplace Essex.⁹ He died in 1919 at Essex England; and his death was recorded at Orsett Registration district in the December quarter 1919, at age 87.¹⁰

     Stephen Henry Gosden was born circa 1871 at Australia.¹ He was the son of James Gosden and Ellen Thomas.¹

     William Rowell was born circa 1864. He married Florence Gosden, daughter of James Gosden and Ellen Thomas, in 1883 at Ararat, Victoria Australia.¹

     Henry George Wilfred Viner was born on 18 October 1906 at Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Epsom Registration office in the December quarter 1906.^2,3 He was the son of William Henry Viner and Lily Agnes Steward.¹ Henry George Wilfred Viner died in February 1995 at Essex England at age 88; and his death was recorded at Uttlesford Registration office in February 1995.³

      Her married name was Viner.¹ Lily Agnes Steward was born in 1880.² She married William Henry Viner, son of Richard Henry Viner and Rhoda Annie Hone, in 1905; and their marriage was recorded at Epsom Registration office in the September quarter 1905.¹ Lily Agnes Steward died in 1916 at Surrey England; and her death was recorded at Epsom registration office in the September quarter 1916.³

     Violet May Viner was born in 1908; and her birth was recorded at Epsom Registration office in the September quarter 1908.² She was the daughter of William Henry Viner and Lily Agnes Steward.¹

     Joseph Viner was born in 1902 at Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey Registration office in the December quarter 1902.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Henry Viner and Rhoda Annie Hone.¹

      Her married name was Morton-George.³ Margaret Joan Levander was born in 1913 at England; and her birth was recorded at Edmonton Registration district in the March quarter 1913.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Charles Levander and Emily Leah Priest.¹ Margaret Joan Levander married Rev Paul Edward Morton-George in 1938 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at Islington Registration district in the September quarter 1938.³ Margaret Joan Levander died on 2 April 2009 at Sussex England; and her death was announced in The Telegraph, aged 96. A Thanksgiving Service was to be held on 15 April 2009 at Haywards Heath Methodist Church.⁴

     Charles Augustus Newell was born in 1905 at Hampshire England; and his birth was recorded at Havant Registration district in the December quarter 1905.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Thomas Newell and Amélie Margot.¹ Charles Augustus Newell appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Warblington, Hampshire England, as Son, age 5.¹

      Her married name was Levander.¹ Emily Leah Priest was born in 1876 at Leytonstone, Essex England; and her birth was recorded at West Ham Registration district in the September quarter 1876.^1,2,3 She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Newington, London England, as Daughter, age 23, birthplace Camberwell, London. Her widowed mother's name was Eliza.⁴ She married Frederick Charles Levander, son of Frederick William Levander F.R.A.S. and Susannah Elizabeth Oakes, on 30 January 1904 at Saint Saviour, St Pancras, London England; and their marriage was recorded in the March quarter 1904 at Pancras Registration district.^1,5
Emily Leah Priest appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at 10 Sandringham Road, Low Leyton, Essex England, as Wife, age 35, had completed 7 years of marriage, birthplace Leytonstone, Essex, and she had 1 child born alive and 1 child still living.³ She died in 1956 at Cheshire England; and her death was recorded at Wirral Registration district in the September quarter 1956.⁶