Notes:

Occupation at time of marriage also given as 'painter' or 'printer'.
Started his first silk mill in 1815 in Newcastle under Lyme. Made a fortune in the silk business.
Had a prominent position in Newcastle under Lyme as a householder and churchman until his death in 1836. Lived at Friarswood i.e. at the silk mill.

Extracts from 'The soft silk industry of Newcastle under Lyme by Stephen M Adams':-
'Two enterprising gentlemen, Thomas Major Lester and Samuel Henshall entered into partnership and, in 1815 aand they erected a silk throwing mill in Marsh Parade'. (ref. Parliamentary Papers 1834 XX page 312).
'The partnership was a success; silk had established a firm foothold in Newcastle under Lyme but unforeseen difficulties were soon to shatter the dreams of lasting prosperity.'

'In the period 1829 to 1832, Henshall and Lester's mill in Marsh Parade was still a relatively modern factory employing 150 people and was powered by a 8 hp steam engine'.

'Richard Faulkner of the Friarswood Road factory entered into partnership with Thomas Lester, who ambitiously transferred his allegiance from the Marsh Parade Mill to the much larger Friarswood Road Manufactory. This new association was a relatively short one. It ended with the departure of Faulkner on 27/3/1830. The Friarswood Road Mill later became a family concern when William Upton Lester and his brother John were admitted to their father's business on 1/1/1834. In the meantime, Samuel Henshall had replaced his former partner by his own son William.'

Gravestone implies that he was born in 1776.

From Newcastle Museum: -
'Friarswood Mill wove both dress fabrics and ribbons. Ribbons were used to trim hats and bonnets and were also used as decoration on dresses, Silk dress fabrics were woven in narrow widths. The first silk mill in Newcastle was opened in 1822 by Henshall and Lester in Marsh Parade. By 1833 there were five silk mills in the area including two at Silverdale, which employed over 700 people in total including many children. The silk industry declined towards the end of the 19th century and the mills were converted to Fustian cutting'.

Friarswood Mill was used for silk production from 1835 to 1857 (Newcastle musuem). It was sold by auction on 13/05/1855. Another source says that the mill was built in 1825 and first used in January 1826.

Friarswood Mill was up for auction in July 1844. (His will was not proved until 1844!)

Thomas married Rebecca Upton on 30 May 1802 in Prestbury, Cheshire. Rebecca (daughter of John Upton and Rachel Barber) was born on 24 Dec 1779 in Butley, Macclesfield; died on 13 Jul 1851 in Newcastle under Lyme. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Coulson on 06 Feb 1825 in Hornsey, Middlesex. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Coulson and Elizabeth Wilson) was born between 10 Dec 1804 and 11 Dec 1805 in Hoxton, Middlesex; died on 12 Nov 1873 in Mile End. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Newcastle under Lyme parish register gives birth of a William Lester on 21/05/1804 (baptism on 08/07/1804), father Thomas Lester, mother Rebecca Lester. However, the IGI has an entry for a William Upton Lester giving a birth date of 1805 at Stoke on Trent. This needs checking out.
Reference for the above entry is:-
Birth 1805 at Stokeryson Trent. Relative Henry Lester.
Column B:- 20MAR1923SL
Column E:- PRE-1970
Column S:- PRE-1970
Source:- Batch/film no. 0183496. serial/sheet:- FILM

Mayor of Newcastle under Lyme 1841-1842

Extracts from 'The soft silk industry of Newcastle under Lyme by Stephen M Adams':-
In May 1833 William Lester testified that prices were depressed and demand was falling.
J H Thompson and Co. and William Lester (who by 1841 had succeeded his father as head of the Friarswood Road Mill (ref 1841 census) were both able to survive the depression. Lester was the owner of the largest single mill in the area. Thomas Lester and later his son William had even managed to amass sufficient capital to render the Friarswood Road mill independent of the larger merchant-manufacturers and their commission work.
William proudly stated in 1833 'We can chose our own silk, being throwsters not for hire but mostly for our own use'.
They also entered the weaving business in addition to throwing.
No other local mill was able to reach such an advanced state of development.
William Lester was well-equipped for survival in 1842, yet even he did not possess sufficiently large resources to survive the next disaster.
'William Lester had been popular and influential during his years in Newcastle and had served the borough as Mayor in 1841 (ref. White's Directory 1851).'
'Nevertheless, his long association with the town finally came to an end when he was unable to survive in the face of increased competition.
J and T Brocklehurst took over the mill. By 1851 Lester had left Newcastle (ref. 1851 census).
With regard to child employees, William Lester admitted that a strap and a cane had been used to inflict punishment in certain extreme cases. He stressed that such occasions were rare, and when they did arise punishment was administered by him and not by one of the overlookers.
'Lesters was the largest local factory and capable of employing in excess of 240'.
Factory Commission Report on Newcastle under Lyme and the Staffordshire Potteries, 1833 :- 'Mr. Lister (sic) stated that he always prefers employing children who have regularly attended a Sunday School'.

Probate Index:-
'13/02/1877. Effects under £4000. The will of William Upton Lester, late of the Batch near Bridgnorth in the County of Salop and of Stoke on Trent in the County of Stafford, merchant, who died 05/02/1876 at Stoke on Trent was proved at Lichfield by William Lester and George Lester, merchants, the sons, and James Smith commission agent, all of Stoke on Trent, the executors'.
(James Smith may have been his son in law)

At time of second marriage address given as Stoke on Trent.

Not living with his wife on census day 1871. They may have been separated since he was the head of household at Weston on Trent and he also died at Stoke on Trent.

Was declared bankrupt in 1845. At this time he was a potter's merchant.

Partnership with Henry Mills of Shelton was dissolved on 25/01/1848. Partnership traded as Henry Mills and Co., china manufacturers.

William married Margaret Harrison on 31 May 1830 in Stoke on Trent. Margaret (daughter of Living) was born in 1803 in Newcastle under Lyme; died on 08 Jun 1863 in Stoke on Trent Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Martha Burrow on 08 Jun 1865 in Newington, Surrey. Martha (daughter of Richard Burrow and Sally Unknown) was born about 1814 in Coventry; died on 02 May 1885 in Worfield, Shropshire; was buried on 08 May 1885 in Worfield, Shropshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Baptised at St. Leonard's, Shoreditch 19/07/1833 (source IGI).
Also baptised at Newcastle under Lyme 24/11/1839 (source IGI).
Address given on marriage certificate as St. Mary's, Fulham.
Age on death certificate given as 63.
Died at 22 Wyvis Street, Bromley, Poplar.
In 1881 census living at 11a Ellesmere Street, Bromley, Middlesex.
In 1861 census was living at Morstead Green, Hundon, Suffolk. Occupation was farmer of 30 acres employing 1 man.
In 1891 census living at 23 Ellesmere St. Bromley

William married Frances Elizabeth Horton on 24 Apr 1856 in Fulham. Frances (daughter of Fitzwilliam Patrick Horton and Elizabeth Banting) was born between 21 May 1837 and 03 Apr 1838 in Fulham; died on 20 May 1904 in Willesden. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died unmarried not long after parents (source - John William Walker).
Death checked, assuming unmarried from June 1870 (death of father) until 1881 census (not listed in census). One death entry found (Mile End Workhouse) in 1873. This is probably her.
Birth might be 1835 if this death is hers.
1871 census gives age 30 (birth 04/1840 to 04/1841). However this cannot be correct as 1841 census gives age as 3,
Birth not in index S-1837 to J-1838 which is when she was born according to 1841 census.

Notes:

Graduated from Christ's College, Cambridge 1856. Health failed whilst at Cambridge. Spent greater part of career as vicar of St. Paul's, North Shore, Liverpool from 1868 to 1901. He was the first incumbent at this church.
Baptised at St. Leonard's, Shoreditch 28/08/1831 (source IGI).
Also baptised at St. Giles', Newcastle under Lyme 03/01/1841 (souce, British Vital Records Index)
Address in 1881 and 1891 was St Paul's Vicarage, 62 St. John's Road, Kirkdale(?)
Census references:-
1881 RG11/3684 (Kirkdale) folio 71 page 19
1891 RG12/2967 (Kirkdale) folio 91 page 16 (both 62 St John's Road)
From Crockford's 1900:--
Address:-- The Parsonage, North Shore, Liverpool.
Deacon 1856, priest 1858.
Curate of St. Petroc's, Cornwall 1856
Thorndon, Suffolk 1857 to 1859.
Minister of North Shore Episcopal Church, Liverpool 1859 to1868.
Perpetual Curate of St. Paul's, North Shore 1868-1901.

Alumni Cantabrigienses From 1752 to 1900: Volume 4

Lester, Edward.Adm. pens. at CHRIST'S, Oct. 31, 1850. S. of John. B. June 29,
1831, in London. Matric. Michs. 1850. Kept six terms; name removed, Feb. 1853.
Ord. deacon (Exeter) 1856; priest (Norwich) 1858; C. of Petrock, Cornwall, 1856. C. of Thorndon, Suffolk, 1857-9. Minister of North Shore Episcopal Chapel, Liverpool, 1859-68. P.C. of St Paul's, North Shore, 1868-1901. Surrogate, dio. Liverpool, 1868. Subsequently resided at Litherland, near Liverpool. Died Jan. 4, 1905. Brother of Thomas M. (1848) and John W. (1845). (Peile, II. 517; Crockford.)

Probate record: Effects £949 15s 2d

Rev married Hannah Hardey on 10 May 1864 in Kirkdale, Lancashire. Hannah (daughter of Living and Living) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1843 in Northenden, Cheshire; died on 15 May 1920 in Blundellsands, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rev married Jane Campbell Johnston on 01 Apr 1849 in Irvine, Scotland. Jane (daughter of James Johnston and Jane Campbell Crichton) was born on 09 Jul 1825 in Irvine, Ayrshire; died on 03 May 1878 in Hampstead Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born at Grove Cottage, Fulham.
Baptised at St. Leonard's, Shoreditch on 14/09/1829. (source, IGI)
Baptised again at Newcastle under Lyme Parish Church 25/12/1836 (source IGI)

Was said when young to have a strong constitution and a temperament brimming over with fun and mischief.

At ten years of age was sent to a bording school at Newcastle under Lyme. Then attended King's College, London as a day border.

Five children survived out of ten. There were at least two daughters and at least one son surviving.

A biography was written about him :-"A Great Heart or The life of Canon Major Lester" by Rev A H Grey-Edwards, MA, his son in law .

See Liverpool Heritage Forum web site http://www.liverpoolheritageforum.org.uk/famous.php?id=48 for potted history.

Attended Christ's College, Cambridge from summer term 1848. He graduated in 1852 with an ordinary pass degree.

The following information is taken from Crockford's and Clergy Lists:

1847-1848 King's College, London
1852 Graduated BA from Christ's College, Cambridge
1852 Appointed Deacon (ordained at Chester Cathedral 1853)
June 1852-1853 Curate of St. Barnabas, Parliament St., Liverpool
1853 Appointed priest by Bishop of Chester
1854 At St. Saviour's Chorlton on Medlock for nine months.
1855 Appointed perpetual curate of St. Mary's, Kirkdale, Liverpool (parish of Walton on the Hill), diocese of Chester (Patrons, trustees; perpetual curate's income 300l; population 14,730. Surrogate
1860 living at 1 Gecian Terrace, Everton
1866 Awarded MA
1881 living at 294 Netherfield Road North, Kirkdale
1884 Appointed Honorary Canon of Liverpool
1886 Still at St. Mary's
1889 Member of Liverpool School Board
1891 Chairman of Liverpool School Board
1891 Pluralities Act Commissioner for Archdeacon of Liverpool
1895 Living at 294 Netherfield Road North, Kirkdale
1895 Rural Dean of Liverpool

Was the author of the following:
Essays (4shs.)
Tracts
Tribulation
A word to children
A promise for the year
A word to the tried

Died of bronchitis at 294 Netherfield Road North, Everton. Death registered by son Henry F M Lester.

His great life's work was The Kirkdale Child Charity which he founded. This is claimed to have helped 10,000 children. The street in which the Ragged Schools were situated was named Major Street. He was also involved in the foundation of the Stanley Hospital and was its Chairman.

He was known as "Major Lester" and as "Old Humphrey".

A school, "The Major Lester School" was named after him.

He was buried in Anfield Cemetery on 07/11/1903. 45,000 to 50,000 including the Lord Mayor of Liverpool were reported to have been there. The grave is number 1571 in section C8.

There is a statue of him in St. John's Gardens, Liverpool.

The following is extracted from a short biography in th Liverpool Leader Album:-
"In 1855 he succeeded Rev. G. Dover at St. Mary's, Kirkdale where his philanthropic tendencies and indefatigable activities found a broad and productive field of action. An earnest pastor and popular preacher, he has specially distinguished himself as an educator of the poor and a benefactor of the outcast. In 1856 he founded the Kirkdale Industrial Ragged Schools which he has maintained ever since, with almost unequalled success by his personal efforts, He has also erected other schools in his district so that statistics recently collected show it to be as well provided for and its schools as well attended as any in Liverpool. In all public affairs, political or social, such as efforts to restrict the number of public houses in Kirkdale or o improve the condition of the poor of the district, he manifests warm interest, and his benevolent labours are limited only by the extent of his strength and opportunities".

Census reference for 1881 is (Everton) RG11/3661 folio 120, page 12. (294 Netherfield Road North)

His will was proved at Liverpool on 14/12/1903 and Elizabeth Lester, his widow, was an executor. The effects were £84 15s and were resworn at £1393 10s 10d.

Alumni Cantabrigienses From 1752 to 1900: Volume 4

Lester, Thomas Major. Adm. pens. at CHRIST'S, June 23, 1848. S. of John, of
Elstree Hall, Herts. B. Aug. 26, 1829, in London. Educated at home and at King's
College, London. Matric. Michs. 1848; B.A. 1852; M.A. 1866. Ord. deacon(Chester)
1852; priest, 1853; C. of St Barnabas's, Liverpool, 1852-3. C. of St. Mary's, Kirkdale, Lancs., 1853-4; V. of St Mary's with St Laurence's, Kirkdale, 1855-1903. Surrogate, dio. Liverpool, 1880. Hon. Canon of Liverpool, 1884-1903. Rural Dean of Liverpool North, 1896-1903. Chairman of the Liverpool School Board. Vice-President of Trinity College of Music, London, 1897-1903. Died Nov. 3, 1903. Brother of John W. (1845) and Edward (1850). (Peile, II. 505; Crockford; Who was Who, 1897-1916.)

Buried in Anfield Cemetery CE Section 8, No. 1571

Probate record: Effects worth £84 15s, re-sworn £1393 10s 10d

Canon married Elizabeth Maddock on 27 Jun 1855 in Walton on the Hill, Lancashire. Elizabeth (daughter of Edward Dennil Maddock and Living) was born on 06 Sep 1830 in Toxteth, Liverpool; died on 12 Jun 1925 in Beaumaris; was buried in Beaumaris Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NBI gives date of burial 12/06/1834, age 11 months.

Notes:

On census day 1881 a William Lester, age 41, (head) was living at Stoke on Trent. He was born at Newcastle under Lyme. He was a Potter's Merchant. (The as enumerated fiche was missing).

William married Helen Wagstaffe on 27 Dec 1870 in Prestbury, Cheshire. Helen (daughter of Elijah Wagstaffe and Living) was born on 27 Jun 1842 in Macclesfield; died on 15 Oct 1909 in Stoke on Trent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Living with daughter Margaret Annie and son in law Frederick Wooldridge in 1901 and 1911 census.

Death not Stoke, J-1912, 6b 273
Death not Newcastle J-1918, 6b 62
Death not Stoke, M-1920, 6b 164
Death not Stoke M-1926, 6b 97
Death not Stoke M-1927, 6b 309
Death not Stafford J-1917, 6b 34

Mary married James Smith on 09 Sep 1863 in Stoke on Trent. James (son of Ralph Smith and Ann Unknown) was born between 10 Sep 1839 and 24 Nov 1839 in Fenton, Staffordshire; died between Apr 1881 and Apr 1891 in Stoke on Trent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried at age of 37 and living on income from property and legacy (1881 census). In 1881 living with sister Elizabeth and brother George. (1881 census).
Unmarried
Probate records: Effects £3203 9s 3d

Notes:

Unmarried at age of 39 and living with sisters Elizabeth and Margaret (1881 census).
Unmarried

Probate record: Effects £239 12s 8d

Notes:

Gravestone implies that she was born in 1840 ('died 30/12/1840 within the first year of her age'). However, brother William was born 18/04/1840 and there is no birth for Sarah registered at this time.

Notes:

Baptised at St. Giles', Newcastle under Lyme 25/12/1831.

Notes:

Buried with great grandparents William and Joan Lester at Newcastle St. Giles

Notes:

Unmarried at age of 47 and living on income from propery and legacy (1881 census). In 1881 living with sister Margaret and brother George (1881 census).
Gravestone, St. George's, Newcastle: Eldest daughter of W U Lester died 25/06/1910 aged 76. (Conway, J-1910, 11b 340).
Unmarried

Notes:

Birthplace given as Old Ford in 1891 census.
Not in 1901 census

Florence married James Thomas Jopson on 18 Jan 1892 in Bromley, Middlesex. James (son of Living) was born between 12 Jan 1867 and 11 Jan 1868; died in Tasmania?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage checked to December 1922.
Living with brother Charles Reuben at 1901 census.

Gertrude married Arthur Chaplin on 15 Mar 1903 in East Ham. Arthur (son of James Chaplin and Eliza A Unknown) was born on 01 Jul 1875 in Southminster, Essex; died on 08 Feb 1953 in Ilford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birthplace given as Old Ford in 1891 census.
May have left his wife between the birth of Frances Elizabeth in 1905 and 1909 when she had a child with Herbert Ernest Lester.

Charles married Amy Julia Taylor on 25 Dec 1893 in Bow, Middlesex. Amy (daughter of William Eltham Taylor and Julia C Unknown) was born between 26 Dec 1864 and Apr 1865 in Hoxton, Middlesex; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1899 in West Ham Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Rose Elizabeth Row on 01 Jun 1903 in East Ham. Rose (daughter of William Joseph Row and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1883 in Stepney Registration District; died after Sep 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1891 census states born at Barnes, Middlesex!

Emily married George William Howard on 14 Dec 1881 in Notting Hill. George (son of William Howard and Eliza Brown) was born on 13 Aug 1858 in Nettswell Cross, Essex; died between 01 Oct 1927 and 31 Dec 1927 in Hammersmith Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Described as a widower on his marriage certifcate to Eliza Percy but first marriage checked M-1879 to J-1893 without success.
The address at which he was living in 1893 (15 Wheatstone Road, Chelsea) was the address in 1891 of his sister Emily Minna Howard.
No children from first marriage living with him on 1901 census.

Frederick married Eliza Caroline Percy on 19 Jul 1893 in Chelsea. Eliza (daughter of Joseph Henry Percy and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between 20 Jul 1861 and 19 Jul 1862 in Westbourne Park, Middlesex; died on 25 Jun 1924 in Kensington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frederick married Annie Devine about 1880 in Tadcaster. Annie (daughter of James Devine and Bridget Unknown) was born between Apr 1863 and Apr 1864 in Tadcaster, Yorkshire; died before 19 Jul 1893. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born at 67 Carlton Road, Mile End.
Probate record: Effects £15279 14s 7d

Herbert married Elizabeth Diggins on 18 Mar 1884 in Poplar. Elizabeth (daughter of William Digggins and Amelia Unknown) was born between Apr 1857 and Apr 1858 in Limehouse; died on 13 Jan 1900 in Limehouse. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married Elizabeth Tatham on 16 Mar 1915 in Southend on Sea. Elizabeth (daughter of Edward Tatham and Unkown Unknown) was born between Apr 1861 and Apr 1862 in Bethnal Green; died after 29 Dec 1925. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At time of marriage lived at Eastbourne.
Died at 'Leaholme', St. Michael's Road, Worthing.
Address on death certificate 'Crosby Lodge', Shirley Drive, Worthing.
Died of coronary thrombosis.
Probate records: Effects £2653 2s 1d.

Edward married Elise Castellain on 29 Jul 1903 in Cranbrook Registration District, Kent. Elise (daughter of Charles Castellain and Amy Unknown) was born on 27 Jan 1876 in Liverpool; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1965 in Worthing Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1905 directory is listed as a partner with his brother in law, Frederic Burwell, in the fruit merchant's business of Burwell and Lester. Address at that time given as Cavendish Road, Great Crosby.
Address on marriage certificate 21 Cavendish Road, Blundellsands.
Probate records: Effects £1021 6s 11d.

George married Mary Isabella Kilpatrick on 29 Feb 1916 in West Derby. Mary (daughter of John Kilpatrick) was born between 1871 and 1872; died on 04 Apr 1950 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At time of marriage lived at St. Paul's Vicarage, North Shore, Liverpool.
Living at 53 Leopold Road, Waterloo, Crosby on 16/10/1948.
Death searched up to December 1962.

Ermina married Richard James Minns on 28 Dec 1901 in North Shore, Liverpool. Richard (son of Walter James Minns) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1871 in Kings Lynn; died on 02 Mar 1926 in Liverpool. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emigrated with wife to New Zealand (Wellington) in 1911. Departed Liverpool 07/10/1911 on 'Morayshire'.

Reginald married Florence Maud Dickinson on 19 Aug 1911 in Toxteth Park, Liverpool. Florence (daughter of Living) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1886 in Toxteth Park Registration District; died in 1987 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried.
Author of 'Love's Golden Key or the Witch of Berryton' 1895 and 'A kiss on the sands'.
Left £452.

Notes:

Died at 39 Leopold Road, Waterloo, Crosby. Death registered by sister, Ermina Hannah Minns of 53 Leopold Road, Waterloo, Crosby.
Left £1617.

Notes:

At time of marriage lived at St. Paul's Vicarage, North Shore.
Births checked up to December 1914.
Death checked up to December 1970.

Katie married Frederick Burwell on 21 Jun 1898 in North Shore, Liverpool. Frederick (son of Albert Henry Burwell and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between 1868 and 1869 in Waterloo, Liverpool; died in 1940 in New Zealand. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Crockford's 1900:-
Graduated BA from Exeter College, Oxford 1893, MA 1896. Was a 'scholar'.
Curate of St, Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey 1894.
Address 1900:-- Moss Farm House, Ashton on Mersey.
In 1905 living at West Bank, Ashton on Mersey.
Left £17287.

Rev married Blanche Mary Killick on 01 Jul 1902 in Rock Ferry, Cheshire. Blanche (daughter of George Edward Killick and Frances Unknown) was born in 1873 in Liverpool; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1948 in St. Albans Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

No obvious reference in any census after 1861. Not living with mother in 1871 census although older children were.
The following entry in the 1871 census may be relevant:-
'Agnes' Lester, visitor with Frances Linsdale (traveller's wife) at 47 Lahore Road Croydon, age 13, born at Norwood, Surrey.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married John Henry Pearson on 10 Dec 1878 in Chelsea. John was born between Jan 4 and 30 Jun 1845 in Birmingham Registration District; died on 20 Dec 1912 in South Lambeth. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Baptised 04/11/1861 at St. Luke's, Norwood.
Said to have been brought up by Vicar of Dulwich after father's death but she seems to have lived with John Westwood and his family (1871 and 1881 censuses).
On census day 1871 was visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Westwood. Manor House, Aleyne Park, Dulwich.
At the 1891 census she was visiting the vicar of St. Ann's, Tottenham, Rev. Letts.

Annette married Dr Charles Edward Walker on 09 Jun 1885 in Earl's Court, London. Dr (son of Dr William Henry Walker and Fanny Hewitt) was born between 01 Apr 1856 and 31 Mar 1857 in Aldbrough, Near Richmond, Yorkshire; died on 07 Feb 1916 in Hurworth, Darlington; was buried on 10 Feb 1916 in Hurworth, Co. Durham. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was sent to a church boarding school.

Last apparent reference alive in UK may be on 25/11/1916 (HW Lester, witness at Mary Monica Lester's marriage). However, this person could have been Herbert Newton Lester, her uncle, who called himself Herbert Walter Lester.
Was in Guernsey in February 1914 (apparently signing himself 'B R Lester' in an autograph book - see scrapbook).
Born at Norwood but 1881 Census says born at Epsom, Surrey.
Living together with his wife in 1891 census but is not in 1901 census and wife appears to be living alone. Not in 1911 census.
Suspicion: He may have been involved with his brother John Beaumont's wife and have been the father of Eric Stanley Lester. Eric Stanley was conceived shortly before John Beaumont's suicide. This in turn may have been something to do with John Beaumont's suicide. One reason for this suspicion is that he must have been closely involved with John Beaumont's family if it were he that were a witness at Mary Monica's marriage.

On 11/03/1913 a Herbert R Lester (age 48) and a Florence Lester (age 36) (ages are near enough correct) arrived at Portland, Maine on Ascania from Southampton. They are listed as English. Their last permanent residence is given as Ontario and they are 'Residents of Canada'. They were headed for Hunstville (Ontario).

A Florence Ann Lester died at 1276 College Street, Toronto 14/12/1925. She was born in England 18/04/1876 (more likely 1877) and her father is given as William Surridge, her husband as Robert Lester. She was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. She had lived 18 years in Toronto and 3 years at that address. The birth details check out but that person married James Butler S-1896 at Walworth. The marriage certificate gives her father's name as Thomas George Surridge. Herbert Walter Robert Lester also died in Toronto. James and Florence Butler disappear from the censuses after their marriage.

The 1921 census gives Robert and Florence Lester living in Toronto. They appear to be the same people as above. They were living at D'Arcy Street. They had immigrated in 1909. Robert was a painter and decorator. He is also listed as Roman Catholic. Note that Herbert Walter Robert was buried in a Catholic cemetery.

The immigration document for 1913 says that they had left Canada in 1912. Note that he was apparently in Guernsey in 1914.

Volunteered for Canadian army in 02/1915 but was unfit. At this time was living at Parry Harbour, Ontario.

Herbert married Mary Ann Else on 08 May 1887 in Paddington. Mary (daughter of John Else and Mary Ann Brown) was born between 1862 and 1863 in Somers Town, London; died on 16 Feb 1946 in Paddington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Florence Annie Surridge. Florence (daughter of Living and Living) was born between Jan 4 and 30 Jun 1877 in Southwark; died on 14 Dec 1925 in Toronto. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She went to live in France after marriage. This accounts for why she is not found in subsequent censuses.
Ada Emily Lester was in touch with a relative who used to send her sheet music. It is possible that this was Elizabeth Helen.
On census day 1881 was a visitor with Mr. and Mrs. Westwood at Philip Lane, Tottenham.

Elizabeth married Thomas Bernard O'Hanlon on 02 Feb 1884 in Hanwell, Brentford. Thomas (son of Bernard O'Hanlon and Sarah A Twite) was born on 01 Nov 1860 in Frome; died on 29 Feb 1932 in Neuilly sur Seine, Paris; was buried in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris 1. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cannot be traced after 1871 census. No marriage or death recorded
No marriage or death in Scotland.
Could have married any time after April 1871, say, but probably not after about 1900.
Marriage not Kensington 20/06/1881.
Possible that she went to Paris by virtue of Elizabeth having moved there.

Notes:

On census day 1881 was living with his wife and with his brother in law, Herbert Freyberg and wife Laura, at 200 Earl's Court Road together with another brother in law and sister in law and three servants.
Committed suicide by shooting himself in the head and died at the London Hospital on 10/07/1894. Inquest was held on 13/07/1894.
Address at time of death was given as 26 Halford Road, Richmond. This address was not listed in the 1891 census. His address in the 1891 census was 31 Halford Road. Sons, John Beaumont and Eric Stanley were born at 26 Halford Road.
Wife's death certificate gives his occupation as private secretary.
The term 'secretary' probably indicates that he was a clerk and the 1891 census records him as a warehouseman. The implication is that he was living somewhat above his means, having a house in Richmond and working in Whitechapel.
Probate record:
Director and secretary of a public company. Died at Albert Street, Shadwell, Middlesex. Effects worth £953 18s 2d

John married Rose Freyberg on 24 Jul 1880 in Earls Court. Rose (daughter of James Freyberg and Jane Wood) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1853 in Belgravia, Middlesex; died on 27 Apr 1931 in Kensington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Sarah Emily Maria Scorey on 05 Jan 1885 in Portsea, Hampshire. Sarah (daughter of James Scorey and Caroline Maria Wolfe) was born on 25 Sep 1862 in Gosport, Hampshire; died on 30 Oct 1923 in Gosport, Hampshire; was buried on 03 Nov 1923 in Ann's Hill Cemetery, Gosport, Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage checked up to December 1916.
Died in Lancaster Lunatic Asylum of epilepsy.
Address at time of death given as ? Brook Villa, Liverpool.

Notes:

At time of marriage lived at 59 Park Parade, Whitley Bay.
Marriage certificate suggests birth in 1869-1870 which is not possible.
Died at Victoria Jubilee Infirmary, Tynemouth of gangrene of the bowel and mesenteric thrombosis.
Address on death certificate 56 Park Parade, Whitley and Monkseaton.
Death registered by nephew E. Robinson of the same address.
Probate record: Effects £806 14s 9d

Herbert married Isabella Jane Robinson on 25 Nov 1908 in Hartlepool. Isabella (daughter of Thomas Robinson and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between Apr 1875 and Apr 1876 in Newcastle on Tyne; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1933 in Tynemouth Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At time of marriage place of residence given as Everton.
Death searched up to December 1962.

Florence married Alfred Howell Grey-Edwards on 10 Aug 1897 in Kirkdale, Lancashire. Alfred (son of Rev. Henry Grey Edwards and Eliza Richards) was born on 28 Aug 1861 in Llandinorwig, Carnorvonshire; died on 08 Jan 1950 in Llanfairfechan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At time of marriage living at 19 Cicely Street, Edge Hill, Liverpool.
Died at Broadgreen Hospital of typhus fever.
Baptised at St. Mary's, Kirkdale, 26/01/1859 (source British Vital Records Index).

Charles married Hannah Lyon Maddox on 08 Nov 1881 in West Derby. Hannah (daughter of Peter Maddox and Martha Unknown) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1868 in West Derby Registration District; died on 09 Nov 1903 in Harpurhey, Manchester; was buried on 11 Nov 1903 in Manchester General Cemetery, Grave No. 1673. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Crockford's 1900:-
Address - 294 Netherfield Road North, Everton.
Graduated BA from Trinity College, Dublin 1881.
Deacon 1882, priest 1883.
Curate of St. Michael's, Kirkdale 1882 to 1886.
St, Aiden's(?) Liverpool 1886 to 1894.
Curate of St. Simon's, City and Diocese of Liverpool 1894.

Living at parents' house in 1900, therefore not married at that time (age 44).
In 1906 living at Hill House, Framlingham, Suffolk.
In 1911 living at The Nook, Fairfield Crescent, Liverpool. Appears to have retired in 1910.
In 1915 living at 42 Sefton Street, Southport.
Not listed in Crockford's 1920, assumed to have died between 1915 and 1920.

Probate index:-
'Rev. Francis Shaw Lester of 42 Sefton Street, Southport, clerk, died 27/02/1919 at the Lunatic Asylum, Lancaster. Administration London, 15/08/1919 to Herbert Graham Lester, solicitor. Effects £154 4s 6d'.

Notes:

Died at Llwyn Celyn, Beaumaris.

Jessie married Geoffrey Gosset Holme on 28 Sep 1887 in Kirkdale. Geoffrey (son of George Holme and Living) was born on 8 Mar 1859 in Liverpool; died on 21 May 1945 in Beaumaris; was buried in Beaumaris Cemetery. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

At time of marriage living at 15 Mount Street, Liverpool. This address unoccupied on census day 1891.

Death certificate records death at sea, supposed drowning. He was 1st engineer on the vessel 'Thanemore' which had been missing since 27 November 1890. Death was registered in April 1891. Address given as 294 Netherfield Road, Liverpool ( his father's address).

Edward married Hannah Lyon Maddox on 23 Jun 1890 in Liverpool. Hannah (daughter of Peter Maddox and Martha Unknown) was born between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1868 in West Derby Registration District; died on 09 Nov 1903 in Harpurhey, Manchester; was buried on 11 Nov 1903 in Manchester General Cemetery, Grave No. 1673. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Probably died in childbirth.

May married John Henry Shufflebotham on 25 Oct 1893 in Stoke on Trent. John (son of Samuel Shufflebotham) was born on 28 May 1855 in Madeley, Staffordshire; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1945 in Christchurch Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried

Notes:

Emigrated to Canada from Liverpool on 01/04/1911 arriving Halifax, Nova Scotia 10/04/1911 on SS Canada. He was bound for Montreal. Settled near Winnipeg.

Arrived Liverpool from Montreal on 05/09/1920 on SS Melita

Left Liverpool for Quebec on 04/11/1920 on SS Minnedosa, arriving 16/11/1920

Left Montreal on 28/10/1921 on SS Minnedosa for Liverpool, arriving 05/11/1921. Going to Almora House, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield.

Left Liverpool on 11/04/1922 for St. John, New Brunswick, arriving 26/04/1922 on SS Empress of Britain

Left Montreal for Liverpool on 16/06/1922

Returned to Canada with whole family from Liverpool departing 11/08/1922

On last visit to Macclesfield was staying with T H Lunt, cousin, The cottage, Broken Cross, Macclesfield.

Emigrated to work as a pipefitter on the locks which were being built at Lockport, Manitoba. He bought the land and founded Lester Beach, a resort on Lake Winnipeg.
Built the first school in the area and daughter Maud taught there from 1944 to 1960.
Worked with his brother Percy as a quarryman in Ireland from 1898 to 1901.
The Lesters were one of the first pioneer families at Belair, Manitoba. They originally settled at Mapleton near Selkirk, Manitoba.
The family home was completed in 1923.

Upton married Edith Annie Lunt on 15 Jul 1899 in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. Edith (daughter of Joseph Lunt and Martha Ann Unknown) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1876 in Macclesfield; died on 15 Jan 1950 in Belair, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried
In 1911 living with sister Emma in Norfolk.

Notes:

Not at family home at 1901 census.
Possible entry in 1901 census:-
George and Dragon, Tansley, Derbyshire - Percy Lester age 21 born at Hallstone Field, Staffs., farm general servant. However, Hallstone Field would appear to be Alstonefield which is in Staffs, and not far from Tansley. There is no other Percy Lester birth registered around 1880.

Percy married Susannah Hurn between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1917 in St. Faith's Registration District. Susannah (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 15 Sep 1888 in Edingthorpe, Norfolk; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1950 in North Walsham Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage searched under William H Smith to M-1901.
Not in 1901 census. A William Smith, born Stoke and married to Ellen living at Fenton is not him since the same couple were living with his mother Harriet in 1891 and she is incorrect.
Death searched from M-1924 to S-1943.
Marriage of William Smith to Ellen ? at Stoke, D-1890 6b 451 and M-1894, 6b 196.
1891 census has a William Harrison Smith, an architect's articled pupil, boarding at York. However his dob is given as 1868/9 and place of birth Pocklington. No birth of this person is registered at Pocklington at this time. He does appear in the 1881 census with his parents.
No death registered up to J-1910 (after which second fornames are not given).
Not in 1911 census.

Margaret married Frederick Richard Wooldridge between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1897 in Stafford Registration District. Frederick (son of Levi Wooldridge and Sarah Rhodes) was born on 10 Apr 1866 in Burslem, Staffordshire; died on 21 Jan 1952 in Stoke on Trent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried.
In 1911 census she was living in the household of William Ransom, retired manufacturing chemist and was classed as a servant. Her occupation was given as a hospital nurse as were two other 'servants'.

Notes:

Unmarried in 1946 (sister's probate record)
Not located in 1891 census. (Not with mother)

George married Elizabeth Collingwood Farrell between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1901 in Holywell Registration District. Elizabeth (daughter of Martin Farrell and Mary Ann Evans) was born on 15 Aug 1872; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1945 in Holywell Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lily married Horace Samuel Stalham between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1940 in Ilford Registration District. Horace was born on 23 Apr 1915 in Romford Registration District; died in Mar 1992 in Brentwood Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gertrude married Percy William Fayers between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1941 in Ilford Registration District. Percy was born on 26 Sep 1907 in Lambeth Registration District; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1980 in Greenwich Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death not registered in England, Wales and Scotland.

Edward married Violet Alice Beavis on 10 Oct 1927 in Fulham. Violet (daughter of Claude Charles Beavis) was born on 11 Apr 1902 in Kingston Registration District; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1955 in Hampstead Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage not S-1928 Rochford. No marriage registered.

Frances married Reginald Francis Carey on 08 Sep 1928 in Westcliff on Sea, Essex. Reginald (son of Living) was born on 28 May 1903; died in Nov 1985 in Brentwood Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1911, boarding in Kensal Rise. Occupation: cashier, born at Chelsea.
Death not identified.

Elsie married Frederick William Alfred Hughes on 01 Feb 1914 in Kensington. Frederick (son of Living) was born on 28 Oct 1882 in Kensington; died on 09 Feb 1969 in Comox, British Columbia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Dorothy Kate Barfield on 02 Jul 1916 in Kensal Rise, Middlesex. Dorothy (daughter of James Charles Barfield and Kate Matthews Spencer) was born on 7 Oct 1897 in Reading Registration District; died in Oct 1971 in Great Neck, Nassau, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Age at death given as 70, but if it is the correct person it should be 60. Also name give as just Eveline. No other death of Eveline Judd registered.

Eveline married Samuel Cooper on 17 Feb 1907 in Kensal Green, Middlesex. Samuel (son of Samuel Cooper) was born on 27 Aug 1887 in Cwmbran; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1948 in Hammersmith Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born at 322 Burdett Road, Limehouse.

Notes:

Born at 322 Burdett Road, Limehouse.
No remarriage up to 1938. No death from 1952.

Lilian married Albert Edward Slope on 08 Sep 1915 in Southend on Sea. Albert (son of Benjamin Slope and Cordelia Unknown) was born between 09 Sep 1891 and 08 Sep 1892 in Shoreditch; died on 20 Nov 1917 in France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage checked to D-1933.
Alive in 1911 census
Marriage not Holborn 04/06/1922

An Albert Clarence Lester (and Neta Irene Lester) appear in various places in the New South Wales electoral lists from 1930 to 1949. Deaths not found in NSW death registers.

Albert married Neta Irene Cunion on 24 May 1920 in Leichhardt, Sydney, Australia. Neta was born in 1900; died on 23 Apr 1947 in NSW. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Left £3174.

Herbert married Rose Elizabeth Row between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1941 in Southend on Sea Registration District. Rose (daughter of William Joseph Row and Elizabeth Unknown) was born between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1883 in Stepney Registration District; died after Sep 1939. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Left £2006
Unmarried.

Notes:

Resident at 55 York Road, Southend on Sea at time of marriage.
Reputed to have left his family after the birth of his son, therefore it is unlikely that there were any more children. In 1939 he appears to be living with a May Lester in the absence of his wife Nellie. No marriage to this person is recorded.
Born at 322 Burdett Road, Limehouse.

Percival married Nellie Laura Ethel Saltmarsh on 07 Feb 1916 in Southend on Sea. Nellie (daughter of Living) was born on 13 Jan 1893 in Bishop's Stortford Registration District; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1981 in Chatham Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died at 3 Portland Villas, Marlow.

Sidney married Elsie Alice Lunnon on 06 Dec 1911 in Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Elsie (daughter of Living) was born between 07 Dec 1888 and 06 Dec 1889; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1950 in Eton Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The author of:-
The Guy Fawkes Murder, 1936
The Murder of Martin Fotherill, 1937

Edward married Olga Dolores Maccioni on 30 Aug 1934 in Lambeth. Olga (daughter of Emmanuele Fortunino Aosta Maccioni) was born on 30 Aug 1901 in Italy; died on 05 May 1979 in Birkenhead. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lived at Weston super Mare.

Ermina married Claude Henry Tucker between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1926 in West Derby Registration District. Claude was born on 13 Sep 1904 in Bristol Registration District; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1970 in Weston super Mare Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born at 10 Gardner Road, West Derby.
At date of marriage lived at 35 Leopold Road, Blundellsands.

Dorothy married Albert Felix Jamieson on 29 Apr 1929 in Blundellsands. Albert (son of Living) was born between 28 May 1899 and 29 Apr 1900; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1953 in Crosby Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage checked up to September 1927. Death searched to December 1970.

Notes:

Births of children searched to December 1965. Probably far enough.

Ashton married Beryl Joan Davies about Jun 1941 in Conway Registration District. Beryl (daughter of Living) was born on 04 Jun 1919 in Trefriw, Wales; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1981 in Kensington and Chelsea Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Residence on 25/05/1954 was The College, Brighton 7 (an independent school).
Unmarried.

Notes:

At time of marriage living at Pimlico, London.

Sheila married Sir Sir Maurice George Kendall on 11 Feb 1933 in Normanton, Derbyshire. Sir (son of Living and Living) was born on 06 Sep 1907 in Kettering; died on 29 Mar 1983 in Redhill, Surrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Gladys Joyce Kerr on 14 Oct 1931 in Cockerton, Darlington. Gladys (daughter of Living and Living) was born between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1901 in Malton Registration District; died between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1974 in Richmond Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cyril married Norah Margaret Aileen Niall between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1927 in Medway Registration District. Norah was born on 30 Jun 1900 in Guildford Registration District; died in Jan 1992 in Maidstone Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emigrated to North Carolina in 1910.
family does not appear on the 1930 US census.

Family/Spouse: Kate Unknown. Kate was born about 1896 in North Carolina, USA; died before 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married Harry Piggott on 27 Jul 1909 in London. Harry (son of Living) was born between 28 Jul 1877 and 27 Jul 1878 in London; died between 01 Jul and 30 Sep 1946 in Kingsclere Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Philip married Marguerite Jenny Bruckner on 05 Jul 1912 in Islington. Marguerite (daughter of Jean Georges Guido Louis Bruckner and Jeannie Claire Marsily) was born on 31 May 1889 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, near Paris, France 94; died on 07 May 1941 in Colombes, Paris. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married Georges Alexandre Meyer on 02 May 1914 in Saint Ouen, Paris. Georges was born on 28 Nov 1884 in Paris; died on 05 Aug 1977 in Paris; was buried in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Paris 1. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Probate index:-
'John Beaumont Lester of 33 Gwendwr Road, West Kensington, Middlesex, captain HM army, died 15/09/1916 in France. Administration (with will) London 08/01/1917 to Leontine Isabella Emmeline Lester, widow. Effects £187 15s 3d'.

Captain in the18th Battalion King's Royal Rifle Corps. Buried at Flers, Somme.

Army career:-
Inns of Court Officer Training Corps - Lance corporal
Hampshire Regiment -Second Lieutenant
Rifle Brigade - Captain
King's Royal Rifle Corps - Captain

John married Leontine Isabella Emmeline Rowson about Jun 1915 in Fulham Registration District. Leontine (daughter of Cecil Rowson and Susannah Clarkson Wharton) was born on 12 Sep 1890 in Great Crosby, Lancashire; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1980 in Kerrier Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An Eric Peter S Lester died in the first World War (13/10/1915) (13th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment). No sign of a birth of this person, so he is almost certainly Eric Stanley Lester. This is confirmed by the probate records, medal card and effects register. The probate record does not refer to the name Peter.

Notes:

Born at 200 Earls Court Road, Kensington.
At time of marriage lived at 35 Argyll Road, Kensington.

Mary married Charlie Lionel Patton-Bethune on 25 Nov 1916 in Kensington Parish Church. Charlie (son of Aubrey de Lisle Patton and Ada Ball) was born on 17 Mar 1882 in Middlesex; died on 05 Jan 1957 in Westminster Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was in World War 1 (received medals), Captain West Riding Regiment, later Captain, Acting Major in 3rd Duke of Wellington's. (This was a reserve battalion and remained in UK throughout the war)

Left Liverpool for Melbourne 10/01/1919 with his wife on SS Osterley. At this time was still using the rank of Captain in the army. Settled at Mansfield, Victoria and was a grazier. He appears in the electoral lists up to 1954 which is as far as are available.

In the Melbourne Argus of 30/08/1928 he is referred to as having been involved in the sale of Bullocks.

Hugh married Marjorie Elizabeth Ritchie on 24 Jul 1918 in London. Marjorie (daughter of Living and Living) was born between 25 Jul 1892 and 24 Jul 1893 in Port Fairy, Victoria, Australia; died on 26 Dec 1945 in Mansfield, Victoria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Nellie Doig on 20 May 1944 in Romford, Essex. Nellie (daughter of William Thomas Doig and Esther Ann Wright) was born on 18 Oct 1894 in Ardwick, Manchester; died on 05 Feb 1979 in Altrincham, Cheshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Winifred Florence Evelyn Witt between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1914 in Salisbury Registration District. Winifred was born in Jul 1893 in Fordingbridge Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ada married Edward Doig on 25 Jul 1931 in Sale, Cheshire. Edward (son of William Thomas Doig and Esther Ann Wright) was born on 19 Mar 1901 in Sale, Cheshire; died on 06 Jan 1969 in Flixton, Lancashire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married Gladys Emma Viner between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1924 in Alverstoke Registration District. Gladys was born on 30 Sep 1906 in Hendon; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1980 in Petersfield, Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arthur married Olive Ruth Leaf about Dec 1915 in Lambeth Registration District. Olive was born on 23 Oct 1888 in Alverstoke Registration District; died on 11 Dec 1979 in Bedford; was buried on 17 Dec 1979 in Ann's Hill Cemetery, Gosport, Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Births checked up to December 1940.
In recent telephone directory was living near Aylesbury.

Theodore married Nesta Gwenllian Rhys Hughes about Mar 1932 in Bangor Registration District. Nesta was born on 13 Feb 1909; died in Jul 2001 in Aylesbury Vale Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Death not found in GRO Indexes up to December 1962.
Marriage not found up to December 1958.
Alive on 10/01/1950 and living at 24 Jessel House, Judd Street, London WC1.
Death searched up to December 1970.

Henry married Margaret Martha Mary Austin between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1946 in St. Pancras Registration District. Margaret was born on 02 Jan 1897 in Kent; died on 28 Sep 1970 in St. Pancras, London. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Ellen Rogerson on 20 Feb 1905 in Harpurhey, Manchester. Ellen (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 1 Mar 1883 in Manchester; died between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1942 in Wirral Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Unmarried and living at home 06/05/1957, therefore unlikely to have married.
Born at 188 Upper Parliament Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool.

Notes:

Lieutenant in 12th Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
CWGC citation mentions address as Penmon, Beaumaris; also formerly of Angerton, Ormskirk, Lancashire,

Notes:

Born at Black Lion Hotel, Mold, the home of his grandfather, Peter Maddox.
At date of marriage living at 24 Merton Street, Harpurhey.
At time of 1901 census was a border (at school ?) at Preswylfa, Mold.
1911 census says born at Liverpool

Stanley married Lilian Parkinson on 24 Mar 1917 in Harpurhey, Manchester. Lilian (daughter of Living) was born on 02 Dec 1890 in Manchester Registration District; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1949 in Wirral Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Attended King's College, Taunton.
Captain, 7th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry

Eric married Mary Evelyn Bird between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1918 in Bristol Registration District. Mary was born on 09 Jun 1892; died between 01 Oct and 31 Dec 1982 in Exeter Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not in 1916 Manitoba census but was alive.
When married lived at Victoria Beach, Manitoba.

Joseph married Alice Mary Besant in 1967 in Victoria Beach, Manitoba. Alice was born in Winnipeg; died on 12 May 1967 in Selkirk, Manitoba. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Laela Ateah on 14 Apr 1930 in Victoria Beach, Manitoba. Laela was born on 13 Sep 1899 in Winnipeg; died on 28 Mar 1962 in Winnipeg; was buried in 1962 in Victoria Beach, Manitoba. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Not in 1916 Manitoba census but was alive.
When married lived at Albert Beach, then Winnipeg. Although living at Winnipeg he worked a lot at Lester Beach.

Alexander married Tannis Marion Cuddy on 20 May 1934 in Winnipeg. Tannis was born on 06 Jun 1912 in Sanford, Manitoba; died on 04 Feb 1995 in Winnipeg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emigrated with her parents and brothers when they returned from a visit to Macclesfield, from Liverpool to Quebec on 'Montcalm' on 11/08/1922.
Educated at Avery Hill College, Eltham as a school teacher
Taught at the school at Lester Beach from 1944 to 1960.
She managed the business side of Lester Beach.

Percy married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah married Sidney C English between 01 Apr and 30 Sep 1941 in North Walsham Registration District. Sidney was born in Beet 01 Apr 1917 and 30 Jun 1917 in Smallburgh Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Arthur Brazier. Arthur was born in 1915; died in 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage searched to D-1950.

Leslie married Kathleen Adrianne Maud Woods on 20 Jul 1935 in Fulham. Kathleen (daughter of Living) was born on 01 Mar 1910 in Fulham; died on 01 Feb 2003 in Hove. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eric married Marjorie Dora Inskipp on 02 Sep 1933 in Hammersmith. Marjorie (daughter of Living) was born on 06 Feb 1912 in Islington; died on 14 Aug 1994 in Hammerwood, East Grinstead. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Phyllis Joan Barnard between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1939 in Worthing Registration District. Phyllis was born on 02 Feb 1920 in Wandsworth Registration District; died in Aug 2000 in South East Hampshire Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married Chrissie Gwendolin Pigram on 04 Apr 1931 in Westcliffe on Sea. Chrissie (daughter of Charles Marsh Pigram and Emily Maud Batt) was born on 15 Dec 1911; died in Jun 2000 in Southend on Sea Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Born at 107 Gough Street, Poplar.
Father left the family when Percy was a few weeks old.
Had a distinguished career as a navigator in the Second World War.

Percy married Joyce Robinson between 01 Apr and 30 Jun 1940 in Maidstone Registration District. Joyce was born on 13 Dec 1918; died in Jul 1991 in Bromley Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was alive 1961. Probably now dead as not listed on Info Disk at same address as his wife.

Charles married on 21 Jun 1941 in Kenfig Hill, Glamorgan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Monica married on 06 Jan 1944 in Newbury, Berkshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth registered at British Consulate in Brussels.

Harold married Yvonne Jeanne Clara Carlier on 23 May 1936 in Clichy, France 93. Yvonne was born on 08 May 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeanne married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Was pilot officer (74340) in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Died in action on 16/05/1940 (plane crash near Moretonhampstead, Devon). Cremated at Golders Green Crematorium.

Patricia married Ian Oswald Liddell VC between 01 Jan 1945 and 31 Mar 1945 in Kensington Registration District. Ian was born on 19 Oct 1919 in Shanghai; died on 21 Apr 1945 in Lingen, Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patricia married between 01 Jul 1946 and 30 Sep 1946 in Kensington Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patricia married Norman C Fraser between 01 Jan 1950 and 31 Mar 1950 in Kensington Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Went to UK in 1939 to study medecine. Also qualified as an osteopath. Is thought to have stayed in UK.
Was active in the work of the Gurdjieff Society.
After retirement moved to USA to live with collegues from the Gurdjieff Society at Two Rivers Farm, Aurora, Oregon
Suffered from leukemia.
See http://www.gurdjieff.org/lester.htm

Notes:

Enlisted at Melbourne in RAAF 19/07/1941
Died in an air crash on 17/04/1943 while retuning home to Mansfield on leave. the aircraft disappeared between Mascot Aerodrome, Sydney and Forest Hill NSW and was never found.
See http://missingdragon.tripod.com/ for details

Owen married Edith Marjorie Lake between 01 Jan and 31 Mar 1938 in Salisbury Registration District. Edith was born on 5 Dec 1914 in Amesbury Registration District; died in Aug 1999 in Crawley Registration District. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Laurence Wilfred Bates on 21 Feb 1944 in Bebbington, Cheshire. Laurence (son of Living) was born between 22 Feb 1920 and 21 Feb 1921. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marriage searched to D-1952.

Evelyn married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married on 23 Dec 1961 in Winnipeg. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]