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     James Mcculloch was born circa 1700.¹

     Rupert Frederick John Faulkner was born on 13 May 1955 at Yokohama, Kanagawa Japan.^1,2,3 He was the son of Denis Amani Faulkner and Helen Elida Halford.¹ Rupert Frederick John Faulkner , his parents and sister were recorded as UK Incoming Passengers from Hong Kong in board P&O S.N. Co. Corfu; staying at The Mill House, Broughton, Hampshire, England, for six months as visitors on 15 February 1960.² He writes 'I was born in Yokohama and educated in the UK. I read Japanese Studies at Cambridge University, from which I graduated in 1977. I then spent seven years at Oxford and Nagoya Universities completing a doctoral thesis on the development of Seto and Mino ceramics from the 12th to 17th century.³' The Society for East Asian Archeology published the following announcement in October 1991 under the heading Member News:

'Dr. Rupert F.J. FAULKNER (Japanese medieval and later archaeology and Far Eastern Collection ceramic history) Victoria & Albert Museum South Kensington
London SW7 2RL UK Work 071-938-8267 FAX 071-938-8667. Rupert is Deputy Curator of the Far Eastern Collection at the V&A, where a new Korea gallery is currently being arranged, due to open in December 1992. During his dissertation research in Japan in the late 1970s, he worked with S. Narasaki at the Sanage kiln sites in Nagoya. His research at that time focussed on Mino ware.⁴' He is Senior Curator, Japan, Asian Department, V&A, Specialism: Japanese ceramics, woodblock prints and modern studio crafts, co-managing The Mazarin Chest lacquer conservation project. The website contains a list of his selected publications in 2009.³

     Helen Denise Faulkner was born on 6 August 1958 at Japan.^1,2 She was the daughter of Denis Amani Faulkner and Helen Elida Halford.¹ Helen Denise Faulkner , her parents and brother were recorded as UK Incoming Passengers from Hong Kong in board P&O S.N. Co. Corfu, staying at The Mill House, Broughton, Hampshire, England, for six months as visitors on 15 February 1960.²

      Bridget Moyra Russell was also known as Bridgit M.³ Her married name was Halford.¹ She was born circa 1939 at England.¹ She was the daughter of Cdr. Archibald Boyd Russell D.S.O. and Joanna Law-Smith.^1,2 Bridget Moyra Russell married John Michael Finch Halford, son of Cecil Frederic Halford MA and Helen G Finch, on 19 November 1963 at St Peter's, Eaton Square, Westminster, London England; and their marriage was registered in the December quarter 1963 at Westminster Registration district, London.^3,1

     Cdr. Archibald Boyd Russell D.S.O. was born circa 1910.¹ He was New Tag For more details of his naval career see World War II unit histories and officers: Royal Navy (RN) Officers 1939-1945
between 1922 and 1943.² He was named in the following record now held at The National Archives: 'Divorce Court File: 9956. Appellant: Alan Colquoun Burnett. Respondent: Joanna Burnett. Co-respondent: Archibald Boyd Russell. Type: Husband's petition for divorce [hd]' in 1936.³ He married Joanna Law-Smith in 1938 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at Westminster Registration district in the June quarter 1938.^4,5 Cdr. Archibald Boyd Russell D.S.O. became Lt. Cdr. of the Destroyer D94, HMS Whitehall, during World War II on 31 July 1939.⁶ He was A/Cdr. of Destroyer D19, HMS Malcolm during World War Two between 6 May 1942 and 21 December 1942.^7,8 The following notice appeared in 'The London Gazette' on 4 December 1942:

     'ADMIRALTY. Whitehall, 8th December,1942. The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following Appointments to the Distinguished Service Order, and to approve the following Awards:— For bravery and resolution in H.M.Ships and Merchantmen, while taking a Convoy to North Russia in the face of relentless attacks by enemy aircraft and submarines: To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order: ... Commander Archibald Boyd Russell, Royal Navy.⁹'

      Gerard Herman Francis Miesegaes also went by the name of Jimmy.¹ He was born circa 1940; and he was the 'son of Robert Miesegaes of Monte Carlo.¹' He married Beverley Ann Halford, daughter of Cecil Frederic Halford MA and Helen G Finch, on 27 June 1959 at Romsey Abbey, Romsey, Hampshire England; and their marriage was registered at Romsey Registration district in the June quarter 1959.^1,2

     Her married name was Dashwood.³ Lucinda Nell Miesegaes was born on 1 February 1964 at Westminster Hospital, Westminster, London England; and her birth was recorded at Westminster Regitration district in the March quarter 1964.^1,4 She was the daughter of Gerard Herman Francis Miesegaes and Beverley Ann Halford.¹ Lucinda Nell Miesegaes and Edward John Francis Dashwood Bt were engaged on 1 November 1988 and an announcement was published in The Times.⁵ Lucinda Nell Miesegaes married Edward John Francis Dashwood Bt on 10 April 1989 and their marriage was recorded at Westminster Registration district, London, at that time. An announcement was published in The Times on 11 April 1989.^3,6

     Sarah Smither was christened on 6 December 1778 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.¹ She was the daughter of John Smither and Elizabeth Slyfield.¹

     John Smither was christened on 14 November 1780 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.¹ He was the son of John Smither and Elizabeth Slyfield.¹

     Hannah Smither was christened on 12 May 1782 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.¹ She was the daughter of John Smither and Elizabeth Slyfield.¹

     Ann Smither was christened on 21 November 1784 at St Lawrence, Chobham, Surrey England.¹ She was the daughter of John Smither and Elizabeth Slyfield.¹

     Joseph Fry was born circa 1810 at Bramley, Hampshire England.¹ He married Sarah Ann Slyfield, daughter of James Slyfield and Sarah Grove, in 1854; and their marriage was recorded at Basingstoke record office in the March quarter 1854.^1,2 Joseph Fry appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 at Bramley, Hampshire England, as Head, married, age 41, birthplace Bramley, Hampshire.¹

     Thomas Earland was born circa 1829 at Bath, Somerset England.¹ He married Charlotte Ann Slyfield, daughter of John Slyfield and Charlotte Turner, in 1863; and their marriage was recorded at Greenwich record office in the June quarter 1863.^1,2 Thomas Earland appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Walton-on-Thames, Surrey England, as Head, married, age 42, birthplace Bath, Somerset.¹

     Frederick Earland was born in 1861 at Greenwich, Kent England; and his birth was recorded at Greenwich record office in the June quarter 1861.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Earland and Charlotte Ann Slyfield.¹ Frederick Earland appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Walton-on-Thames, Surrey England, as Son, age 9, birthplace Greenwich, Kent.¹ He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Bridge Street, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey England, as Grandson, age 19, birthplace Greenwich, Kent.³ He married Lucy Louisa Nott in 1887; and their marriage was recorded at South Molton record office in the September quarter 1887.⁴ Frederick Earland appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Llandaff, Glamorganshire Wales, as Head, married, age 39, birthplace Greenwich, Kent.⁵

      Her married name was Slyfield.¹ Fanny (?) was born circa 1861 at Sussex England.¹ She married John Henry Slyfield, son of William Slyfield and Ann Fletcher, circa 1882.¹ Fanny (?) appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Paddington, London England, as Wife, age 30, birthplace Sussex.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Paddington, London England, as Wife, age 40, birthplace Sussex.²

     Harry Slyfield was born on 18 September 1883 at Crowborough, Sussex England; and his birth was recorded at East Grinstead, Sussex in the December quarter 1883.^2,1,3 He was the son of John Henry Slyfield and Fanny (?).¹ Harry Slyfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Paddington, London England, as Son, age 7, birthplace Sussex.¹ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Paddington, London England, as Son, age not readable, birthplace Susasex.⁴ He married Clara Louise Hunter on 30 August 1905 at Sanint Matthew, Bayswater, Middlesex England; and their marriage was recorded at Paddington record office in the September quarter 1905.^5,6 Harry Slyfield lived in 1916; Harry Slyfield is listed in the surviving register from Barrack 5 at Ruhleben (register number 2), recorded by Neville Stanley Wilkinson in approximately 1916. In the register, Slyfield is recorded as having been born on September 18th 1883 in Crowborough, and is described as having been a nagsman prior to his internment. His home address was listed as Mile Oak Farm, Fazeley, Tamworth, Staffordshire. At the time the register was recorded, Slyfield was noted as staying in box 11, having transferred there from the Tea House on April 19th 1915. he moved to Holland on April 25th 1918.³
He died in 1944; and his death was recorded at Sutton Coldfield record office in the March quarter 1944.⁷

      Her married name was Lyon.³ Ethel Slyfield was born in 1885 at St Johns Wood, London England; and her birth was recorded at Marylebone record office in the September quarter 1885.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Henry Slyfield and Fanny (?).^1,2 Ethel Slyfield appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Paddington, London England, as Daughter, age 5, birthplace St Johns Wood London.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Paddington, London England, as Daughter, age 15, birthplace London.⁴ She married John J Lyon in 1929; and their marriage was recorded at Paddington record office in the March quarter 1929.³

     Cuno Hartwig J Schutt was born circa 1845; in Germany.¹ He married Mary Ann Daborn, daughter of William Daborn and Mary Ann Pointer, on 15 September 1887 at Saint James, Fulham, Middlesex England; and their marriage was recorded at Fulham record office in the September quarter 1887.^1,2,3 Cuno Hartwig J Schutt appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire England, as Head, married, age 56, birthplace Germany.¹

     Marie Schutt was born circa 1891 at Fulham, London England.¹ She was the daughter of Cuno Hartwig J Schutt and Mary Ann Daborn.¹ Marie Schutt appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire England, as Daughter, age 10, birthplace Fulham, London.¹

     Infant Philbrick was born circa 1778 at Great Coggeshall, Essex England.² Infant Philbrick died before 12 June 1778 at Great Coggeshall, Essex England.² Infant Philbrick was buried on 12 June 1778 at Great Coggeshall, Essex England.¹ Infant Philbrick was the child of James Philbrick and Mary Smith.²

     Thomas More was born in 1856 at Sherfield, Hampshire England.^1,2 He married Mary Jane Daborn, daughter of John Daborn and Caroline Baigent, in 1884.¹ Thomas More appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Cove, Hampshire England, as head, married, age 45, birthplace Sherfield, Hampshire.²

     David Oliver was born circa 1842 at Oakley, Hampshire England.¹ He married Elizabeth Slyfield, daughter of James Slyfield and Sarah Grove, in 1871; and their marriage was recorded at Basingstoke record office in the March quarter 1871.^1,2 David Oliver appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Basingstoke, Hampshire England, as Head, married, age 29, birthplace Oakley, Hampshire.¹

     Herbert Cyril Dean was born circa 1895.¹ He married Elsie Dorothy Slyfield, daughter of Arthur Slyfield and Annie Isabel Dann, on 18 November 1919 at East Meon, Hampshire England; and their marriage was recorded at Petersfield record office in the December quarter 1919.^1,2

     William May was born circa 1813 at Wokingham, Berkshire England.¹ He married Sarah Slyfield, daughter of Richard Slyfield and Mary Kingston, in 1843; and their marriage was recorded at Wokingham record office in the December quarter 1843.^1,2 William May appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 at London Road, Southwark, London England, as Visitor, age 38, birthplace Wokingham, Berkshire.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at Wokingham, Berkshire England, as Head, married, age 58, birthplace Wokingham, Berkshire.³

      Henry Philbrook was also known as Henry Philbrick.⁴ Henry Philbrook was also known as Henry Philbrock.^5,6 He was born in 1862 at Surrey England; and his birth was recorded as Henry Philbrook at Epsom Registration district in the December quarter 1862.⁷ He was the son of James Philbrook and Sarah Woolner.¹ Henry Philbrook was christened on 28 December 1862 at Malden, Surrey England; as Henry Philbrook.¹ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 at 9 Worcester Park, Long Ditton, Surrey England, as Henry Philbrook, Son, age 8, birthplace Ewell, Surrey, and he was a Scholar.² He appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 at Worcester Park Cottage, Long Ditton, Surrey England, as Henry Philbrock, Son, unmarried, age 18, birthplace Worcester Park, Surrey, and he was a Gardener.⁵ He married Sarah Jane Webster in 1884 at Cheshire England; and their marriage was recorded at Birkenhead Registration district in the September quarter 1884, as Henry Philbrick and Sarah Jane Webster.⁴ Henry Philbrook appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at 171 St Ann Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire England, as Henry Philbrook, Head, married, age 29, birthplace Worcester Park Surrey, and he was a Carter.³ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 171 St Anne Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire England, as Henry Philbrock, Head, married, age 40, birthplace Surrey, and he was a Railway Carter.⁶

     Samuel Philbrick was born on 17 September 1775 at Great Coggeshall, Essex England.¹ He was the son of James Philbrick and Mary Smith.¹

     Harry Jams Frederick Daborn was born on 9 January 1913 at Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1913.¹ He was the son of Walter Daborn and Edith Elizabeth Fowler.¹ Harry Jams Frederick Daborn married Ruth M Fasson in 1943; and their marriage was recorded at Surrey N W record office in the June quarter 1943.² Harry Jams Frederick Daborn died in June 2001 at age 88; and his death was recorded at Surrey Northern record office in June 2001.³

     Arthur Cecil Philbrick was born in 1906 at Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and his birth was recorded at Isle of Wight Registration district in the June quarter 1906.^1,2 He was the son of Walter Bruce Philbrook and Annie Cantrill.¹ Arthur Cecil Philbrick died in 1909 at Ryde, Isle of Wight, Hampshire England; and his death was recorded at Isle of Wight Registration district at age 3 years in the June quarter 1909.^3,4

     Ronald J Daborn was born in 1917; and his birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1917.¹ He was the son of Walter Daborn and Edith Elizabeth Fowler.¹ Ronald J Daborn died in 1920; and his death was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1920.²

      Her married name was Evershed.^1,2 Lavinia Emma Spare was born circa 1881.^1,2 She married Thomas Charles Evershed, son of George Evershed and Ruth Daborn, in 1910.^1,2,3

     Jacob Boam was born in 1765 at Groningen/Amsterdam, Netherlands; and his father was Joseph Boam.^2,1 He married an unknown person circa 1794; and they had Barret, Moses and Sarah.² He died on 14 October 1856 at 19 Newcastle Street, Whitechapel, London England; and his death was registered in the December quarter 1856 at Whitechapel Registration district.^2,1

     Benjamin Moses Van Praagh was born in 1781 at Groningen, Netherlands.^1,2 He An excerpt from an article by the Jewish Historical Museum on Groingen provides some background information:

     'An organized Jewish community finally came into being in Groningen during the 1740’s following the approval of its statutes by the city council. The Groningen community built a new synagogue in the Volteringstraat, the later Kleine Folkingestraat, in 1756. At the time, the majority of the Jews of Groningen lived in closed proximity to the new synagogue. The Volteringstraat synagogue was opened despite opposition from Christian citizens. Local enmity toward Jews was so strong that the synagogue had been constructed without windows so that Jews could worship in anonymity. From 1776 until 1808, Groningen’s mayor and city council went so far as to closely watch over the internal affairs of the Jewish community'

The Jewish population of Groningen and surroundings in 1798 was 396 and by 1809 it was 516.³

He married Bartje Joseph Speyer on 21 May 1802.¹ Benjamin Moses Van Praagh and Bartje Joseph Speyer had the following children born in Holland Lemmel, Joseph, Moses (Morris) and Saloman. Their son Lewis was born in London in 1803.¹ Benjamin Moses Van Praagh emigrated in 1816; He arrived in London in 1816.¹ He died on 21 October 1824 at Church Lane, Whitechapel, London England.^1,4 He was buried on 22 October 1824 at Lauriston Road Jewish Cemetery, Hackney, London England; and his monumental inscription reads: 'Mr Benj. Moses Van PRAAGH from Groningen who was interred on Friday Oct 22 AM 5585 aged 4? ….^1,5,4'

      Bartje Joseph Speyer was also known as Elizabeth.¹ Her married name was Van Praagh.¹ She was born in 1779.¹ She married Benjamin Moses Van Praagh on 21 May 1802.¹ Bartje Joseph Speyer and Benjamin Moses Van Praagh had the following children born in Holland Lemmel, Joseph, Moses (Morris) and Saloman. Their son Lewis was born in London in 1803.¹ Bartje Joseph Speyer died in 1851 at 10 Widegate Street, Bishopsgate, City of London England; and her death was registered as Elizabeth Van Praagh in the March quarter 1851 at East London Registration district.^1,2 She was buried at Lauriston Road Jewish Cemetery, Hackney, London England.^1,3

     Alfred Henry Stowell was born in 1879 at Esk Valley, Canterbury New Zealand.^1,2 He was christened in 1879 at St Andrews Church, Timaru, Canterbury New Zealand.² He was the son of Henry Matthew Stowell and Louisa Eliza Collins.¹ Alfred Henry Stowell married Gladys Mildred Robertson in 1915 at New Zealand.^1,3 Alfred Henry Stowell died in 1947 at Balclutha, Otago New Zealand.^1,4,5 His estate was probated in 1947; and he was described as of ' Balclutha - Foreman.⁴'

      Her married name was Van Praagh.¹ Ethel May Burrows was born on 19 July 1893; and her birth was registered in the September quarter 1893 at Monmouth Registration district.^1,2 She emigrated between 1921 and 1923; She appeared on two Ellis Island USA Passenger Arrivals records as follows:

     Ethel M. Van Praagh. Residence London, England. Arrived 1921. Age on Arrival 28:
     
'First Name: Ethel M.
Last Name: Van Praagh
Ethnicity: Great Britain
Last Place of Residence: London, England
Date of Arrival: Oct 21, 1921
Age at Arrival: 28y 3m Gender: F Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Aquitania
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0008'
     
     
Her huband paid for the passage, was in possession of more than $50 and had been before in the United States 1918/21, in New York. Her home address was 244 West 39th Street, New York City. Her lenghth of stay was Permanent, she was in good health, her height was 5' 6", with fair complexion and brown hair and blue eyes. Her place of birth was given as Raglan, England'
     
     
     Ethel M. Van Praagh. Residence New York, N.Y. Arrived 1923. Age on Arrival 30:
     
'First Name: Ethel M.
Last Name: Van Praagh
Ethnicity:
Last Place of Residence: New York, N.Y.
Date of Arrival: Sep 24, 1923
Age at Arrival: 30y Gender: F Marital Status: M
Ship of Travel: Leviathan
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0015'

She had Naturalization papers issued by The Supreme Court on Novemeber 18 1921edited 'By marriage' and her address in the United States was still 244 West 39th Street, New York, NY.^3,4'

She married Alexander Percy Van Praagh, son of Lewis Van Praagh and Jane Katharine Jacobs, on 21 September 1921 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at Fulham Registration district in the September quarter 1921.^1,5,6,7 She is recorded as making a United States passport application, from NY City, New York, USA, giving her birth location as Monmouthshire, England on 25 April 1923. Ethel May Burrows appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Bronx, New York, New York, United States of America, as age 36 and her year of immigration was 1922.⁸ She died on 1 September 1979 at New Jersey United States of America at age 86; and her entry in The U.S. Social Security Death Index is as follows:

'Ethel VANPRAAGH
Birth Date: 19 Jun 1893
Death Date: Sep 1979
Social Security Number: 117-18-8587
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New York

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 07450
Localities: Glen Rock, Bergen, New Jersey
Ridgewood, Bergen, New Jersey

Death Benefit Localities
Zip Code: 07410
Localities: Fair Lawn, Bergen, New Jersey
Fairlawn, Bergen, New Jersey
Radburn, Bergen, New Jersey.^1,9'

     Allan Lewis Van Praagh was born on 18 July 1922 at New York, New York, United States of America.^2,1,3 He was the son of Alexander Percy Van Praagh and Ethel May Burrows.¹ Allan Lewis Van Praagh emigrated in 1923; He appeared on an Ellis Island USA Passenger Arrivals record as follows:

'First Name: Allen
Last Name: Van Praagh
Ethnicity:
Last Place of Residence: New York City
Date of Arrival: Sep 24, 1923
Age at Arrival: 11m Gender: M Marital Status: S
Ship of Travel: Leviathan
Port of Departure: Southampton
Manifest Line Number: 0022'
'Born: New York City on October 18 1922
Address: 244 West 39th Street, New York City.^3,4'

He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Bronx, New York, New York, United States of America, as age 7, birthplace New York, United States of America.⁵ He married Regina McLane circa 1949 at United States of America.¹ Allan Lewis Van Praagh died on 13 January 2004 at Commack, Suffolk, New York, New York, United States of America, at age 81; and his entry in The U.S. Social Security Death Index is as follows:

'Allan VAN PRAAGH
Birth Date: 18 Jul 1922
Death Date: 13 Jan 2004
Social Security Number: 121-10-9402
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New York

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 11725
Localities: Commack, Suffolk, New York.²'

     Donald Van Praagh was born on 13 July 1928 at United States of America.^1,2 He was the son of Alexander Percy Van Praagh and Ethel May Burrows.¹ Donald Van Praagh appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Bronx, New York, New York, United States of America, as age 2, birthplace New York, United States of America.² He died on 16 July 2005 at New Jersey United States of America at age 77; and his entry in The U.S. Social Security Death Index is as follows:

'Donald VANPRAAGH
Birth Date: 13 Jul 1928
Death Date: 16 Jul 2005
Social Security Number: 054-20-5820
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New York
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 07450
Localities: Ridgewood, Bergen, New Jersey.³'

He was buried after 16 July 2005 at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America.⁴

      Her married name was Van Praagh.¹ Regina McLane was born on 11 May 1918 at New York, New York, United States of America.^1,2 She appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at New York, New York, United States of America, as Daughter, age 11, parents Catherine and Peter (Nursery Manager), birthplace New York, NY, United States of America.² She married Allan Lewis Van Praagh, son of Alexander Percy Van Praagh and Ethel May Burrows, circa 1949 at United States of America.¹ Regina McLane died on 1 February 1985 at New York, New York, United States of America, at age 66; and her entry in The U.S. Social Security Death Index is as follows:

'Regina VANPRAAGH
Birth Date: 11 May 1918
Death Date: Feb 1985
Social Security Number: 076-09-6507
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New York
Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 11361
Localities: Bayside, Queens, New York
Flushing, Queens, New York

Death Benefit Localities
Zip Code: 11361
Localities: Bayside, Queens, New York
Flushing, Queens, New York.^1,3'

     Wayne Van Praagh was born on 15 December 1958 at United States of America.¹ He was the son of Donald Van Praagh.¹ Wayne Van Praagh died on 1 September 1982 at New Jersey United States of America at age 23; and his entry in The U.S. Social Security Death Index is as follows:

' Wayne VANPRAAGH
Birth Date: 15 Dec 1958
Death Date: Sep 1982
Social Security Number: 137-58-4863
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: New Jersey

Death Residence Localities
ZIP Code: 07450
Localities: Glen Rock, Bergen, New Jersey
Ridgewood, Bergen, New Jersey.^2,1'

     Captain Gerald William Avens M.C. was born on 14 October 1889; and his birth was recorded at Kingston Registration district in the December quarter 1889.^1,2,4 He was the Son of William Avens and Mary Ellen Rowles, who were married in 1887. In 1891 William was a Commercial Traveller.^5,6 He appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at West View, Stanley Road, Teddington, Middlesex England, as Son, age 1, birthplace Teddington, Middlesex.⁵ He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at South Hayling, Hampshire England, as Son, age 11, birthplace Teddington, Middlesex.⁷ He appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 at Richmond, Surrey England, as Son, age 21.⁸ He was awarded the Military Cross during his service in the Great War [World War I] in the London Regiment which was published in The Times on 28 November 1919.³ He married Olive Muriel Van Praagh, daughter of Morris Edgar Van Praagh and Maud Denton, in 1921 at London England; and their marriage was recorded at Kensington Registration district in the September quarter 1921.^1,9 Captain Gerald William Avens M.C. died in 1978 at Surrey England; and his death was recorded at Sutton Registration district in the September quarter 1978.^1,4

     Joseph Turner was born circa 1785.¹ He married Hannah (?) circa 1805.¹

      Her married name was Turner.¹ Hannah (?) was born circa 1785.¹ She married Joseph Turner circa 1805.¹

      Her married name was Church.¹ Annie Dorothy Baigent was christened on 4 August 1867 at Windlesham, Surrey England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Andrew Baigent and Maria Soan.² Annie Dorothy Baigent married George Church, son of George Church and Hannah Sarah Keen, on 2 July 1887 at Windlesham, Surrey England.² Annie Dorothy Baigent appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey England, as Wife, age 23, birthplace Windlesham, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey England, as Wife, age 33, birthplace Windlesham, Surrey.³

      Her married name was Marshall.² Dorothy Church was christened on 4 March 1888 at Windlesham, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1888.^1,3 She was the daughter of George Church and Annie Dorothy Baigent.¹ Dorothy Church appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 3, birthplace Windlesham, Surrey.⁴ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey England, as daughter, age 13, birthplace Windlesham, Surrey.⁵ She married Frederick W Marshall in 1912; and their marriage was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1912.²

     Annie Church was born in 1889 at Woking, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1889.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Church and Annie Dorothy Baigent.¹ Annie Church appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Woking, Surrey England, as Daughter, age 1, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey England, as daughter, age 11, birthplace Woking, Surrey.³

     Andrew Baigent was born on 10 November 1839 at Windlesham, Surrey England.¹ He married Maria Soan, daughter of George Soan and Anne (?), on 10 July 1861 at Windlesham, Surrey England.¹

      Her married name was Baigent.¹ Maria Soan was born on 26 June 1842 at Windlesham, Surrey England.¹ She was the daughter of George Soan and Anne (?).¹ Maria Soan married Andrew Baigent on 10 July 1861 at Windlesham, Surrey England.¹

      Her married name was Rowe.² Ellen Hannah Church was born in 1895 at Woking, Surrey England; and her birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the December quarter 1895.^1,3 She was the daughter of George Church and Annie Dorothy Baigent.¹ Ellen Hannah Church appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey England, as daughter, age 5, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹ She married Edmund D Rowe in 1916; and their marriage was recorded at Chertsey record office in the March quarter 1916.²

     George Church was born in 1892 at Woking, Surrey England; and his birth was recorded at Guildford record office in the March quarter 1892.^1,2 He was the son of George Church and Annie Dorothy Baigent.¹ George Church appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Woking, Surrey England, as son, age 9, birthplace Woking, Surrey.¹

     George Soan was born circa 1815.¹ He married Anne (?) circa 1835.¹