Volume 4 – The Alchins of Linton by Steve Green

Part 4 – Alchins of Linton, Kent; Montcalm, Michigan; and Dalton, NSW ...continued...

1.4.8.4.3  ~~  Albert Alchin

Albert was born at Linton in early 1844 (Maidstone 1844 March qtr Volume 5 Page 68) and he was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 26th February 1844. Albert died at the age of 6 weeks and he was buried at Linton on 31st March 1844.

1.4.8.4.4  ~~  Alfred George Alchin

Alfred was born at Linton (Maidstone 1845 September qtr Volume 5 Page 323) and he was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 7th July 1845. The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Linton. The 1861 census records that Alfred was apprenticed as a plumber to William Sharpe and he was living with his master at the furniture shop, New Romney.

The 1871 census records that Alfred was a painter. The bachelor was living with his married brother Charles next to the Bull Inn, Linton. Alfred married Mary Ann Parker in 1875 (St Giles 1875 March qtr Volume 1b Page 672); she was born at Boughton Monchelsea in 1854.

Alfred and Mary had at least two children – Mary (1876) and William (1879). The 1881 census records that Alfred was a house painter and he and his young family were living at 24 Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea. The 1891 census records that Alfred was a painter and he and his family were still living at the same address in Boughton Monchelsea.

Alfred died in 1892 aged 47 years (Maidstone 1892 December qtr Volume 2a Page 403). Neither Mary nor her children are recorded in the 1901 English census. Mary probably died in 1916 aged 62 years (Maidstone 1916 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1152).

1.4.8.4.4.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was born at Boughton Monchelsea in April 1876 (Maidstone 1876 June qtr Volume 2a Page 636). She was baptised at St Peter's church, Boughton Monchelsea on 23rd March 1877. The 1881 census records that she was living with her family at 24 Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea. The 1891 census records that Mary was still living with her parents at Boughton Monchelsea.

1.4.8.4.4.2  ~~  William John Alchin

William was born at Boughton Monchelsea on 22nd August 1879 (Maidstone 1879 December qtr Volume 2a Page 653).  William was privately baptised at St Peter's church, Boughton Monchelsea on 18th November 1879. The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at 24 Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea.

The 1891 census records that William was still living with his parents at Boughton Monchelsea. He is not recorded in the 1901 English census.

1.4.8.4.5  ~~  Linton Edmund Alchin

Linton was born at Linton (and obviously named after his ancestral village) in late 1850 (Maidstone 1850 December qtr Volume 5 Page 365). He was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 21st March 1851. The 1851 census records that the infant was living with his parents at Linton.

The 1861 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his widowed mother at Linton Street, Linton. The 1871 census records that Linton was a grocer's shopman and he was living with the family of his married brother Charles next to the Bull Inn, Linton.

Linton married Mary Doe in late 1874 (Maidstone 1874 December qtr Volume 2a Page 994); she was born at Maidstone in 1850. Linton and Mary had at least two children – Charles (1875) and Lilly (1878). The 1881 census records that Linton was a grocer and draper of Sedlescombe in Sussex.

The 1891 census records that he was the Postmaster of Sedlescombe where he and his wife lived. The 1901 census records that Linton was a retired grocer and he and his wife and their unmarried daughter were living at Seddlescombe. Linton died at Hastings in 1914 aged 64 years (Hastings 1914 December qtr Volume 2b Page 83).

1.4.8.4.5.1  ~~  Charles H. Alchin

Charles was born at Chislet, Kent in 1875. The 1881 census records that Charles was a school boy and he was living with his family at Sedlescombe. He is not recorded in the 1901 English census. Charles died in 1939 aged 63 years (Hampstead 1939 June qtr Volume 1a Page 609).

1.4.8.4.5.2  ~~  Lily Alchin

Lily was born at Bearsted in 1878 (Maidstone 1878 June qtr Volume 2a Page 650). The 1881 and 1901 census records that she was living with her family at Sedlescombe.

1.4.8.5  ~~  Richard Thomas Alchin

Richard was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 5th December 1815. He may have been born a year or two earlier. Richard was made an executor of his father's will  which was written in 1841. Richard married Eliza Dunnage in London in 1851 (St Pancras 1851 March qtr Volume 1 Page 269); she was born at Hitchin, Hertfordshire in 1809. The 1871 census records that Richard and his wife were living at 10 Grand Parade, Brighton with a cook and three other servants.

Richard died at Brighton on 1st June 1871 aged 59 years (Brighton 1871 June qtr Volume 2b Page 141). His will was proved on 6th July 1871. The 1881 census records that Eliza was widowed and she was living at Tonbridge from the income from rentals. Also living with her was her brother in law John Alchin and his wife.

1.4.8.6  ~~  Elizabeth Tryphena Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Linton in 1816 and she was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 26th December 1816. Elizabeth died at the age of 10 months and she was buried at Linton on 10th October 1817.

1.4.8.7  ~~  Betsy Ellen Alchin

Betsy was born at Linton in 1818 and she was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 28th December 1818. Betsy was a beneficiary of her father's will which was dated 1841 – she was unmarried at the time. The 1841 census records that Betsy was living with her parents at Elm House, Lee Road, Lee.

1.4.8.8  ~~  John Alchin

John was born at Linton in 1821 and he was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 20th September 1821. John was an executor and one of the major beneficiaries of his father's will which was written in 1841 – although his father lived until 1852. John married Sarah Ann Head Hooper; she was born at Seton, Devonshire in 1822.

John and Sarah had at least two children – Alfred (1846) and Leah (1854). The 1851 census records that John was a draper and he and his wife and their son were living at Edgeware in London. Also living with them were Sarah's spinster sister and her nephew.

The 1861 census records that John was a farmer of 264 acres and he and his wife and their son were living at Horn Lodge, Tonbridge. Also staying with them were Sarah's sister (Cecelia Head Hooper) and their niece and nephew (Charles and Ada Whitaker Wastnage).

The 1871 census records that John was a 'fancy clothes merchant'. He and his wife, her sister and his nephew Charles Wastnage were living at The Elms, Lewisham. When his son married in 1879 John was described on the wedding certificate as a tea merchant. The 1881 census records that John had no occupation and he and his wife were living with his widowed sister in law Eliza Alchin at Tonbridge.

The 1891 census records that John was living on his own means and he and Sarah were living at Rust Hall, Speldhurst. John died at Rust Hall in 1900 aged 79 years (Tonbridge 1900 December qtr Volume 2a Page 402). The 1901 census records that Sarah and her granddaughter Dorothy were living at Rust Hall, Speldhurst.

Sarah died in 1912 aged 89 years (Tonbridge 1912 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1073).

1.4.8.8.1  ~~  Alfred Head Alchin

Alfred was born at Edgeware, Middlesex in 1846 (Hendon 1846 December qtr Volume 3 Page 219). The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Edgeware in London. The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his parents at Horn Lodge, Tonbridge.

The 1871 census records that Alfred was an engineer. He was still a bachelor and he was lodging at 40 Blenheim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne. He was mentioned in his uncle's will in 1871 (Richard Thomas Alchin of Brighton).

Alfred married Georgina Steel at the Crown Hotel, Dundee in Scotland on 10th April 1879. The ceremony was performed by the Rev'd Richard Watson and the witness was Andrew Harrow. Georgina was born in Scotland in 1862 and she was the daughter of George Steel and Elizabeth Fullarton. George Steel was the proprietor of the Crown Hotel in Dundee where the ceremony took place.

Alfred is not recorded in the 1881 English census and he may have been still in Scotland or even overseas. The wedding certificate states that Alfred was a Lloyds' engine surveyor and he was a resident of 16 Shaftesbury Terrace, Glasgow. Alfred and Georgina had at least seven children – John (1883), Dorothy (1886), Margery (1887), Phyllis (1888), Gordon (1894), Douglas (1895) and Elizabeth (1897).

The 1891 census records that Alfred was a consulting engineer and surveyor and he and his wife and their three children were living at 89 Wood Lane, Hammersmith. Alfred is not recorded in the 1901 English census but there is a record of him as a Private (#16048) in the 20th Battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry serving in South Africa during the Boer War.

This seems strange as he would have been almost 55 years old at the time (Did he have a son by the same name – however there is no record of a birth registration in England). Georgina and their four known surviving children however were recorded at "Woodend", 3 Liverpool Road, Kingston upon Thames. The family employed a nurse and a cook who "lived-in".

Alfred died in 1920 aged 74 years (Hastings 1920 December qtr Volume 2b Page 35). Georgina died in 1929 aged 66 years (Tonbridge 1929 December qtr Volume 2a Page 983).

1.4.8.8.1.1  ~~  John Basil Alchin

John was born at Fulham in early 1883 (Fulham 1883 March qtr Volume 1a Page 241). He died aged almost 1 year (Fulham 1883 December qtr Volume 1a Page 167).

1.4.8.8.1.2  ~~  Dorothy Fullarton Alchin

Dorothy was born at Fulham in 1886 (Fulham 1886 March qtr Volume 1a Page 227). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 89 Wood Lane, Hammersmith. The 1901 census records that Dorothy was living with her recently widowed grand mother at Rust Hall, Speldhurst.

1.4.8.8.1.3  ~~  Margery Hooper Alchin

Margery was born at Fulham in 1887 (Fulham 1887 June qtr Volume 1a Page 209). The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 89 Wood Lane, Hammersmith. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at "Woodend", 3 Liverpool Road, Kingston upon Thames.

Margery married a man surnamed Taylor in early 1914 (Hastings 1914 March qtr Volume 2b Page 46).

1.4.8.8.1.4  ~~  Phyllis Alchin

Phyllis was born at Fulham in 1888 (Fulham 1888 December qtr Volume 1a Page 239). The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 89 Wood Lane, Hammersmith. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at "Woodend", 3 Liverpool Road, Kingston upon Thames.

1.4.8.8.1.5  ~~  Gordon Alchin

Gordon was born at Fulham in 1894 (Fulham 1894 March qtr Volume 1a Page 201). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at "Woodend", 3 Liverpool Road, Kingston upon Thames. Gordon may have been the soldier-poet quoted on Page 2 of this book.

Gordon died in 1947 aged 53 years (Paddington 1947 June qtr Volume 5d Page 136).

1.4.8.8.1.6  ~~  Douglas Alchin

Douglas was born at Kingston Hill in 1895 (Kingston 1895 December qtr Volume 2a Page 313). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at "Woodend", 3 Liverpool Road, Kingston upon Thames. Douglas died in 1956 aged 60 years (Stepney 1956 September qtr Volume 5d Page 485).

1.4.8.8.1.7  ~~  Elizabeth Head Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Kingston in late 1897 (Kingston 1897 December qtr Volume 2a Page 361). Elizabeth died at Kingston in early 1899 aged about 1 year (Kingston 1899 March qtr Volume 2a Page 250).

1.4.8.8.2  ~~  Leah Alchin

Leah was probably born at Edgeware in 1854 (Hendon 1854 December qtr Volume 3a Page 78). Leah is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1861 census.

1.4.8.9  ~~  Mary Ann Alchin

Mary was born at Linton in 1823 and she was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 20th October 1823. She was named in her father's will dated 1841. The 1841 census records that Mary was still living with her parents at Elm House, Lee Road, Lee.

Mary married Thomas Whitaker Wastnage in London in 1848 (St Pancras 1848 December qtr Volume 1 Page 278). Thomas and Mary had at least four children – Charles (1849), Ada (1851), Frank (1853) and Percy (1856).

Thomas died in 1858 (Kingston 1858 March qtr Volume 2a Page 131). The 1861 census records that Mary was a widow and she was living with two of her children at 20 Burney Court, Greenwich.

1.4.8.9.1  ~~  Charles Whitaker Wastnage

Charles was born at Essex in 1849. The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his uncle John Alchin at Horn Lodge, Tonbridge. The 1871 census records that Charles was employed as a merchant's clerk (possibly his uncle) and he was living with his uncle John Alchin at The Elms, Lewisham.

Charles married Clara Elizabeth Batts in 1879 (Greenwich 1879 March qtr Volume 1d Page 817); she was born at Kennington in 1857. Charles and Clara had at least three children – Harold (1879), Ethel (1882) and Edgar (1883).

Charles died before 1901. The 1901 census records that Clara was widowed and she and her three children were living at 106 St Georges Road, Leyton in Essex.

1.4.8.9.1.1  ~~  Harold Charles Wastnage

Harold was born at Leytonstone in 1879 (West Ham 1879 December qtr Volume 4a Page 155). The 1901 census records that Harold was a commercial clerk and he lived with his widowed mother at 106 St Georges Road, Leyton.

1.4.8.9.1.2  ~~  Ethel A. Wastnage

Ethel was born at Leytonstone in 1882. The 1901 census records that Ethel was living with her widowed mother at at 106 St Georges Road, Leyton.

1.4.8.9.1.3  ~~  Edgar Percy Wastnage

Edgar was born at Leytonstone in 1883 (West Ham 1883 September qtr Volume 4a Page 162). The 1901 census records that Edgar was a commercial clerk and he lived with his widowed mother at 106 St Georges Road, Leyton.

1.4.8.9.2  ~~  Ada Whitaker Wastnage

Ada was born at Surbiton in 1851. The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her uncle John Alchin at Horn Lodge, Tonbridge. Ada married Arthur Todd in 1881 (Tonbridge 1881 September qtr Volume 2a Page 962); he was born at Islington in 1853.

Arthur and Ada had at least four children – Ada (1882), Edith (1886), William (1888) and Matthew (1889). The 1901 census records that Arthur was a wholsesale clothier and he and his wife and their four children were living at 1 Cote Lodge, Westbury on Trym in Gloucestershire.

1.4.8.9.2.1  ~~  Ada J. Todd

Ada was born at Forest Hill in London in 1882. The 1901 census records that Ada was living with her parents at 1 Cote Lodge, Westbury on Trym.

1.4.8.9.2.2  ~~  Edith M. Todd

Edith was born at Bristol in 1886. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 1 Cote Lodge, Westbury on Trym.

1.4.8.9.2.3   ~~  William S. Todd

William was born at Bristol in 1888. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 1 Cote Lodge, Westbury on Trym.

1.4.8.9.2.4  ~~  Matthew Edgar Todd

Matthew was born at Bristol in 1889 (Barton Regis 1889 December qtr Volume 6a Page 175). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 1 Cote Lodge, Westbury on Trym.

1.4.8.9.3  ~~  Frank Whitaker Wastnage

Frank was born at Surbiton in 1853 (Kingston 1853 March qtr Volume 2a Page 160). The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at 20 Burney Court, Greenwich. The 1871 census records that Frank was an apprentice printer and he was living with Thomas A Hills and his family at Minster Place, Ely.

Frank married Thomas Hills daughter Eliza in 1877 (Ely 1877 March qtr Volume 3b Page 717); she was born at Ely in 1854. Frank and Eliza had at least three children – Lilian (1878), Edith (1880) and Frank (1884). The 1881 census records that Frank was a stationer and he and his wife and their two daughters were living at 30 Preston Street, Brighton.

The 1891 census records that Frank was a clothier and he and his two daughters were living at 22 De Burgh Street, Cardiff. Eliza and their son Frank were visiting her brother at 7 Forrestall Road, Ipswich in Suffolk. The 1901 census records that Frank was a clothier and shop keeper and he and his wife and two of their children were living at Godstone Road, Caterham.

1.4.8.9.3.1  ~~  Lilian Francis Wastnage

Lilian was born at Brighton in 1878 (Brighton 1878 March qtr Volume 2b Page 270). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 30 Preston Street, Brighton. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 22 De Burgh Street, Cardiff.

The 1901 census records that Lilian was a governess. She was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Godstone Road, Caterham.

1.4.8.9.3.2  ~~  Edith Wastnage

Edith was born at Brighton in 1880. The 1881 census records that the toddler was living with her family at 30 Preston Street, Brighton. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 22 De Burgh Street, Cardiff.

1.4.8.9.3.3  ~~  Frank Cecil Wastnage

Frank was born at Kings Lynn in 1884 (Kings Lynn 1884 June qtr Volume 4b Page 357). The 1891 census records that Frank was visiting his uncle and aunt (Edward and Sarah Hills) at 7 Forrestall Road, Ipswich. The 1901 census records that Frank was a civil service clerk and he was living with his parents at Godstone Road, Caterham.

1.4.8.9.4  ~~  Percy Whitaker Wastnage

Percy was born at Surbiton in 1856. The 1861 census records that the young boy was living with his widowed mother at 20 Burney Court, Greenwich. The 1871 census records that Percy was an apprentice book seller and printer to John Notartt at 31 Drapery Street, Northampton.

Percy married Caroline Levy in 1877 (Marylebone 1877 December qtr Volume 1a Page 979); she was born at Finsbury in 1858. Percy and Caroline had at least one child – Muriel (1878). The 1881 census records that Percy was  a stationer and he and his wife and their daughter were living at 127 Great Portland Street, Marylebone.

Percy died in 1888 aged only 33 years (Marylebone 18888 June qtr Volume 1a Page 346). Caroline subsequently married Thomas Groves in 1891 (Paddington 1891 March qtr Volume 1a Page 131). The 1891 census records that Caroline and her daughter were living at 233 Maida Vale, Paddington.

1.4.8.9.4.1  ~~  Muriel Agnes Wastanage

Muriel was born at Marylebone in 1878 (Marylebone 1878 December qtr Volume 1a Page 493). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 127 Great Portland Street, Marylebone. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 233 Maida Vale, Paddington.

Muriel married either Robert Vernon Hart or Albert Pinnell in 1901 (Greater London 1901 September qtr Volume 1a Page 1524).

1.4.8.10  ~~  James Pons (Fone) Alchin

James was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 4th November 1825. James was named in his father's will dated 1841 although he pre-deceased his father by some years and the will was never changed. James died at London in 1843 aged 18 years (St Pancras 1843 September qtr Volume 1 Page 198).

1.4.9  ~~  Edmund Alchin

Edmund was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 16th April 1780. Edmund married Dinah and they had at least six children – Mary (1801), Elizabeth (1804), Abel (1805), Charles (1807), Henry (1809) and Edmund (1811). The family originally lived at Linton but they were living at Wateringbury during the period 1804 to 1809.

Edmund died aged about 31 years and he was buried at Linton on 30th October 1811. Dinah did not long survive her husband. She died at the age of 30 years and she was buried at Linton on 27th September 1812. When Edmund's father died in 1833 he left the sum of three hundred pounds to be shared between Edmund's children.

1.4.9.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 26th July 1801.

1.4.9.2  ~~  Elizabeth Loudwell Alchin

Elizabeth was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Wateringbury on 12th February 1804.

1.4.9.3  ~~  Abel Alchin

Abel was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Wateringbury on 30th June 1805. Abel was possibly a soldier – there is certainly no record of him being a convict. If he had been a convict then he would have required the Governor's permission to marry. Abel married Mary A Gosney in the Presbyterian church, Sydney on 28th February 1831 (NSW 1831 Volume 73A # 170). The wedding certificate reads:

"Abel Alchin bachelor of Sydney aged 23 years and Mary Jane Gosney spinster of Sydney aged 18 years were married in the town of Sydney by banns with consent of all parties concerned this Monday the twenty eigth day of February in the year 1831 by me John McGarvie Chaplain in the presence of Caroline Lovel and Thomas Petty both of Sydney."

Abel and Mary did not baptise any children in Australia and if he was a soldier then he may have been posted with his regiment to India or one of the other colonies soon afterwards. Abel died in Yorkshire in 1848 aged 43 years (Bradford 1848 June qtr Volume 23 Page 176).

1.4.9.4  ~~  Charles Alchin

Charles was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Wateringbury on 24th May 1807. Charles moved to Yorkshire where he married Jane; she was born at Wakefield in 1809. Charles and Jane had at least one child – Ann (1833).

The 1851 census records that Charles was an inn keeper and he and his wife and their daughter were living at Denholme Gate Inn, Thornton near Bradford. Charles died before 1861. The 1861 census records that Jane was a widowed beer house keeper and she and her daughter's family were living at Green Mount, Thornton.

The 1871 census records that Jane was still a beer house keeper and she was living at 2 New Road, Thornton. The 1881 census records that Jane was living with her widowed son in law at 8 Dole Street, Thornton in Bradford. Jane died in 1886 aged 78 years (Bradford Y 1886 June qtr Volume 9b Page 126).

1.4.9.4.1  ~~  Ann Alchin

Ann was born at Mirfield in 1833. The 1851 census records that she was living with her parents at Denholme Gate Inn, Thornton. Ann married John Driver in 1852 (Bradford Y 1852 March qtr Volume 9b Page 185); he was born at Thornton in 1829. John and Ann had at least one child – Mary (1860).

The 1861 census records that John was a linen draper's assistant and he and his wife and their daughter were living with Ann's mother at Green Mount, Thornton. Ann died before 1881. The 1881 census records that John was a widowed ale and porter traveller and he was living with his mother in law at 8 Dole Street, Thornton in Bradford.

1.4.9.4.1.1  ~~  Mary J. Driver

Mary was born at Thornton in 1860. The 1861 census records that the toddler was living with her family at Green Mount, Thornton.

1.4.9.5  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Wateringbury on 11th June 1809.

1.4.9.6  ~~  Edmund Alchin

Edmund was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 29th November 1811.

1.4.10  ~~  Ann Alchin

Ann was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 26th February 1780. She had an illegitimate child who did not survive for very long – Charles (1799). After the publication of the banns, Ann married Thomas Ashby at All Saint's church, Maidstone on 6th September 1802. Thomas and Ann may have had seven children – Mary (1804), Thomas (1805), John (1806), Elizabeth (1807), Eliza (1809), Ambrose (1810) and Jane (1812).

Ann was left an annuity when her father's will was proved in 1833:

"…..I give and bequeath unto my children Ann Ashby the sum of ten pounds per annum to be paid by my Executors by quarterly payments the first payment to be made three months next after my decease and at the decease of my aforesaid daughter Ann Ashby I give and bequeath unto her children the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds of lawful money of England to be divided by my Executors equally between them share and share alike….."

1.4.10.1  ~~  Charles Alchin

Charles was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 1st September 1799. Charles died at the age of 3 months and he was buried at Linton on 8th November 1799.

1.4.10.2  ~~  Mary Ann Ashby

Mary was born at Linton in 1804 and she was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 17th June 1804. Mary married Thomas Collison; he was born in Kent (probably at Staplehurst) in about 1795 the son of Daniel (1754-1809) and Mary (1757-1826) Collison.

Thomas and Mary had at least twelve children – Elizabeth (1823), Thomas (1824), Alfred (1827), Eliza (1829), Daniel (1831), Jane (1832), John (1834), Edwin (1836), Ann (1837), Maria (1840), Hannah (1841) and Ambrose (1844). The children were all born at Staplehurst.

The 1841 census records that Thomas was a farmer and he and his wife and their ten children were living at Staplehurst. Also living with them was Mary's youngest brother Ambrose Ashby. Thomas died before 1851. The 1851 census records that Mary was a widow who was farming 20 acres and she and six of her children were still living at Staplehurst.

The 1881 census records that Mary was the housekeeper for her widowed brother Ambrose at North Road, Headcorn.

1.4.10.2.1  ~~  Elizabeth Collison

Elizabeth was born in Kent, probably at Staplehurst in 1823. The 1841 census records that Elizabeth was living with her parents at Staplehurst. She would have been assisting her mother in the raising of her numerous siblings.

1.4.10.2.2  ~~  Thomas Collison

Thomas was born in Kent, probably at Staplehurst in 1824. The 1841 census records that Thomas, who was probably helping his father with their farm, was living with his parents at Staplehurst. There is no record of Thomas in any subsequent English census.

Thomas may have died in 1853 aged '27' years and if so he was buried at Headcorn on 20th August 1853.

1.4.10.2.3  ~~  Alfred Collison

Alfred was born at Staplehurst in 1827. The 1841 census records that Alfred, who was probably helping his father with their farm, was living with his parents at Staplehurst. There is no record of Alfred in any subsequent English census.

1.4.10.2.4  ~~  Eliza Collison

Eliza was born at Staplehurst in 1829. The 1841 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Staplehurst. Eliza reputedly died on 17th February 1910 aged about 80 years.

1.4.10.2.5  ~~  Daniel Collison

Daniel was born at Staplehurst in 1831. The 1841 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Staplehurst. The 1851 census records that Daniel was a farm servant for Charles and Esther Luckhurst at Bardenleigh Farm, Sutton Valence.

Daniel married Amy Tassell in 1856 (Cranbrook 1856 June qtr Volume 2a Page 684); she was born at Headcorn in 1836. Daniel and Amy had at least fourteen children – Thomas (1857), Nancy (1858), Minnie (1860), Daniel (1861), Maria (1862), Amy (1864), Emily (1866), Hannah (1867), Alfred (1869), Stephen (1871), Arthur (1873), Ambrose (1874), Mary (1877) and Henry (1879). Unusually for the times, most of their children survived into adulthood.

The 1861 census records that Daniel was a poulterer and he and his wife and their three young children were living at Headcorn Green. The 1871 census records that Daniel was a higler and he and his wife and their nine children were living at Mill Cottage, Headcorn. The 1881 census records that Daniel was a farmer and he and his wife and eight of their children were living at Mill House, Headcorn. Four more of their children were living with their eldest son Thomas at Maidstone.

The 1891 census records that Daniel was now a general dealer and he and his wife and five of their children were living at Black Mill, Headcorn. The 1901 census records that Daniel was a general dealer and he and his wife and four of their children were still living at Black Mill, Headcorn.

Daniel died in 1910 aged 78 years (Hollingbourn 1910 September qtr Volume 2a Page 423).

1.4.10.2.5.1  ~~  Thomas Collison

Thomas was born at Frittenden in 1857 and he was baptised at Headcorn on 27th March 1857. The 1861 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Headcorn Green. The 1871 census records that Thomas (who was ptobasbly working at least part time as a labourer) was living with his parents at Mill Cottage, Headcorn.

Thomas married Harriett Piercy in London in 1880 (London City 1880 December qtr Volume 1c Page 41); she was born at Maidstone in 1857. Thomas and Harriett had at least three children – Henry (1881), Amy (1882) and Alice (1884).

The 1881 census records that Thomas was a pork butcher and he and his wife and their 2 day old as yet unnamed son were living at 43 Sandling Road, Maidstone. Four of Thomas' younger brothers and sisters (Nancy, Daniel, Hannah and Stephen) were living with him and they are incorrectly enumerated as his children.

The 1891 census records that Thomas was a butcher and poulterer and he and his wife and their three children were living at 215 High Street, Chatham. Thomas may have separated from his family. The 1901 census records that he was a butcher and he was living with his parents at Black Mill, Headcorn. There is no surviving record of his wife or children in the 1901 English census.

1.4.10.2.5.1.1  ~~  Henry Collison

Henry, usually known as Harry, was born at Maidstone in 1881 (Maidstone 1881 March qtr Volume 2a Page 702). The 1881 census records that the 2 day old infant (as yet unnamed) was living with his extended family at 43 Sandling Road, Maidstone. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 215 High Street, Chatham.

1.4.10.2.5.1.2  ~~  Amy Collison

Amy was born at Maidstone in 1882 (Maidstone 1882 June qtr Volume 2a Page 712). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 215 High Street, Chatham.

1.4.10.2.5.1.3  ~~  Alice Collison

1.4.10.2.5.2  ~~  Nancy Collison

Nancy (her name is almost indecipherable in the 1861 census) was born at Headcorn in 1858 (Hollingbourn 1858 March qtr Volume 2a Page 464). She was baptised at Headcorn on 28th March 1858. The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Headcorn Green.

The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Mill Cottage, Headcorn. The 1881 census records that Nancy was unmarried and she and three of her younger siblings were living with the family of her eldest brother Thomas at 43 Sandling Road, Maidstone.

Nancy married Henry Herbert Coles in 1881 (Maidstone 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1148); he was born at Cottingham in Northamptonshire in 1860. It is likely that Henry had some connection to the family of Alchins who manufactured steam engines at Northampton. Nancy's younger sister Maria married William Alchin of Northamton in 1886.

The 1901 census records that Henry was a steam engine maker and he and his wife were living alone at 5 Lloyd Road, East Ham in London. At that stage the couple had no surviving children.

1.4.10.2.5.3  ~~  Minnie Collison

Minnie (her name is also almost indecipherable in the 1861 census) was born at Headcorn in 1860 and she and her brother Daniel were baptised at Headcorn on 28th July 1861. The 1861 census records that the infant was living with her family at Headcorn Green. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Mill Cottage, Headcorn.

Minnie married William Burgess in 1880 (Maidstone 1880 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1051); he was born at Maidstone in 1857. William and Minnie had at least three children – William (1882), Edith (1884) and Henry (1887). The 1881 census records that William was a papermaker and he and his new wife were living at 19 Perryfield Street, Maidstone.

The 1891 census records that William was a papermaker and he and his wife and their three children were living at 4 Alexander Street, Maidstone. Minnie's younger brother Arthur Collison was also living with them. The 1901 census records that William was a papermaker and he and his wife and their three children were living in the foreman's cottage of the Medway Mill, Boxley.

1.4.10.2.5.3.1  ~~  William Burgess

William was born at Maidstone in 1882. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 4 Alexander Street, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that William was an assistant school master and he was living with his parents in the foreman's cottage of the Medway Mill, Boxley.

1.4.10.2.5.3.2  ~~  Edith Burgess

Edith was born at Maidstone in 1884. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 4 Alexander Street, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that Edith was living with her parents in the foreman's cottage of the Medway Mill, Boxley.

1.4.10.2.5.3.3  ~~  Henry H. Burgess

Henry was born at Maidstone in 1887. The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 4 Alexander Street, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family in the foreman's cottage of the Medway Mill, Boxley.

1.4.10.2.5.4  ~~  Daniel Collison

Daniel was born at Headcorn after the census in 1861 (Hollingbourn 1861 September qtr Volume 2a Page 479). He and his sister Minnie were baptised at Headcorn on 28th July 1861. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Mill Cottage, Headcorn.

The 1881 census records that Daniel was living with his brother (and almost certainly helping with his butcher's business) and his family at 43 Sandling Road, Maidstone. Daniel married Julia Burgess  in 1882 (Maidstone 1882 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1109); she was born at Maidstone in 1862 and she was probably a sister or cousin of William Burgess who married Daniel's elder sister Minnie.

Daniel and Julia had at least four children – Eva (1885), Arthur (1888), Charles (1890) and Bessie (1897). The 1891 census records that Daniel was a butcher and he and his wife and their three children were living at 44 Sandling Road, Maidstone. It seems likely that Daniel was running his eldest brother's old butcher's shop.

The 1901 census records that Daniel was a pork butcher operating on his own account at home. He and his wife and their four children were living at 45 Sandling Road, Maidstone. The different street numbers in the 1881, 1891 and 1901 census probably reflect the renumbering of houses in the street rather than the movement of the family to neighbouring houses.

1.4.10.2.5.4.1  ~~  Eva Collison

Eva was born at Maidstone in 1885 (Maidstone 1885 September qtr Volume 2a Page 708). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 44 Sandling Road, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 45 Sandling Road, Maidstone.

1.4.10.2.5.4.2  ~~  Arthur Collison

Arthur was born at Maidstone in 1888 (Maidstone 1888 March qtr Volume 2a Page 7*0). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 44 Sandling Road, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 45 Sandling Road, Maidstone.

1.4.10.2.5.4.3  ~~  Charles Collison

Charles was born at Maidstone in 1890 (Maidstone 1890 March qtr Volume 2a Page 750). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 44 Sandling Road, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 45 Sandling Road, Maidstone.

1.4.10.2.5.4.4  ~~  Bessie Collison

Bessie was born at Maidstone in 1897 (Maidstone 1897 December qtr Volume 2a Page 775). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 45 Sandling Road, Maidstone.

1.4.10.2.5.5  ~~  Maria Collison

Maria was born at Headcorn in 1863 (Hollingbourn 1863 March qtr Volume 2a Page 545) and she was baptised at Headcorn on 29th March 1863. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Mill Cottage, Headcorn. The 1881 census records that Maria was living with her parents at Mill House, Headcorn.

William was The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Pytchley Street, Northampton. The 1881 census records that he was employed as an engine fitter. He was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 47 Marsham Street, Maidstone.

Maria married William Thomas Alchin in 1886 (West Ham 1886 September qtr Volume 4a Page 45); he born at Northampton in 1861 (Northampton 1861 September qtr Volume 3b Page 78) the son of Henry Alchin and Mary Ann Lawman. As Maria was a descendant of the Alchins of Linton then her husband was her very distant cousin.

William and Maria had at least four children – Arthur (1887), Lilian (1891), Harold (1896) and Hilda (1900). The 1891 census records that William was a steam engine maker. He and his wife and their two eldest children were living at 20 Lloyd Road, East Ham in London. William's younger brother Alfred Alchin and Maria's younger sister Hannah Collison were visitors on the night of the census.

The 1901 census records that William was a mechanical engineer. He and his wife and their three surviving children were living at 12 Camden House, Far Cotton. Maria died in 1937 aged 74 years (Brixworth 1937 June qtr Volume 3b Page 120). William died in 1940 aged 79 years (Northampton 1940 December qtr Volume 3b Page 180).

1.4.10.2.5.5.1  ~~  Arthur Alchin

Arthur was born at Northampton in 1887 (Northampton 1887 December qtr Volume 3b Page 78). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 20 Lloyd Road, East Ham. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Camden House, Far Cotton.

Arthur died in 1940 aged 52 years (Birkenhead 1940 September qtr Volume 8a Page 1091).

1.4.10.2.5.5.2  ~~  Lilian Alchin

Lilian was born at Northampton in early 1891 (Northampton 1891 March qtr Volume 3b Page 91). The 1891 census records that the 4 month old infant was living with her family at 20 Lloyd Road, East Ham. Unfortunately Lilian died later the same year aged a little under 12 months (W Ham 1891 December qtr Volume 4a Page 85).

1.4.10.2.5.5.3  ~~  Harold Alchin

Harold was born at East Ham, Essex in 1896 (W Ham 1896 September qtr Volume 4a Page 231). The 1901 census records that he was living with his family at Camden House, Far Cotton.

1.4.10.2.5.5.4  ~~  Hilda Maria Alchin

Hilda was born at Northampton in 1900 (Hardingstone 1900 March qtr Volume 3b Page 30). The 1901 census records that the baby girl was living with her parents at Camden House, Far Cotton.

1.4.10.2.5.6  ~~  Amy Collison

Amy was born at Headcorn in 1864 (Hollingborne 1864 June qtr Volume 2a Page 532). The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Mill Cottage, Headcorn. The 1881 census records that Amy was living with her parents at Mill House, Headcorn.

Amy married James Hosmer in 1889 (Hollingbourne 1889 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1280); he was born at Staplehurst in 1865. The couple do not appear to have had any surviving children. The 1891 census records that James was a farmer and he and his wife and three servants were living at Hadman Place, Smarden.

Amy probably died in the mid 1890's. James subsequently married Linda in the late 1890's; she was born at Smarden in 1879. James and Linda had two children – Bessie (1899) and James (1900). The 1901 census records that James was still a farmer and he and his second wife and their two children were still living at Hadman Place, Smarden.

1.4.10.2.5.7  ~~  Emily Collison

Emily was born at Headcorn in 1866. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Mill Cottage, Headcorn. The 1881 census records that Emily was living with her parents at Mill House, Headcorn. The 1891 census records that Emily was a 'mother's help' and she was living with her parents at Black Mill, Headcorn.

Emily married Ernest Batt in 1897 (Hollingborne 1897 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1520); he was born at Frittenden in 1871. The 1901 census records that Ernest was a carpenter and he and his wife were living at Gilliam, Smarden. Also staying with the couple that the night was a visitor, 12 year old Edith Waghorne of Headcorn.

1.4.10.2.5.8  ~~  Hannah Collison

Hannah was born at Staplehurst in 1867 (Maidstone 1867 June qtr Volume 2a Page 543). The 1871 census records that the young girl (named as Emma) was living with her family at Mill Cottage, Headcorn. The 1881 census records that the school girl and three of her siblings were living with the family of their eldest brother Thomas Collison at 43 Sandling Road, Maidstone.

The 1891 census records that Hannah was visiting the family of her elder sister Maria Alchin at 20 Lloyd Road, East Ham.The 1901 census records that Hannah was still a spinster and she was living with her parents at Black Mill, Headcorn.

1.4.10.2.5.9  ~~  Alfred Collison

Alfred was born at Headcorn in 1869 (Maidstone 1869 March qtr Volume 2a Page 616). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Mill Cottage, Headcorn. The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Mill House, Headcorn. The 1891 census records that Alfred was assisting his father and he was living with his parents at Black Mill, Headcorn.

Alfred married Jane; she was born at Goudhurst in 1858. Alfred and Jane had at least five children – Alfred (1894), Dorothy (1895), Gladys (1897), Percy (1899) and Hilda (1900). The 1901 census records that Alfred was a pork butcher and he and his wife and their five children were living at 215 High Street, Chatham.

1.4.10.2.5.9.1  ~~  Alfred Lionel T. Collison

Alfred, who was also known as Lionel, was born at Chatham in 1894 (Medway 1894 September qtr Volume 2a Page 573). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 215 High Street, Chatham.

1.4.10.2.5.9.2  ~~  Dorothy Mary Collison

Dorothy was born at Chatham in 1895 (Medway 1895 December qtr Volume 2a Page 565). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 215 High Street, Chatham.

1.4.10.2.5.9.3  ~~  Gladys Maud Collison

Gladys was born at Chatham in 1897 (Medway 1897 December qtr Volume 2a Page 610). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 215 High Street, Chatham.

1.4.10.2.5.9.4  ~~  Percy Collison

Percy was born at Chatham in 1899 (Medway 1899 September qtr Volume 2a Page 660). The 1901 census records that the toddler was living with his family at 215 High Street, Chatham.

1.4.10.2.5.9.5  ~~  Hilda Collison

Hilda was born at Chatham in 1900 (Medway 1900 December qtr Volume 2a Page 620). The 1901 census records that the 5 month old infant was living with her family at 215 High Street, Chatham.

Alice was born at Maidstone in 1884. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 215 High Street, Chatham.

1.4.10.2.5.10  ~~  Stephen Collison

Stephen was born at Headcorn in 1871 (Hollingbourn 1871 June qtr Volume 2a Page 612). The 1881 census records that the school boy and three of his siblings were living with the family of their eldest brother Thomas Collison at 43 Sandling Road, Maidstone. The 1891 census records that Stephen was a butcher and he was boarding with Edwin and Charlotte Spicer at 8 Malling Road, Snodland.

Stephen married Edith Helen Clifford in 1898 (Malling 1898 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1364); she was born at Charing in 1877. The 1901 census records that Stephen ran his own butcher shop and he and his wife were living alone at Malling Road, Snodland.

1.4.10.2.5.11  ~~  Arthur Collison

Arthur was born at Headcorn in 1873 (Hollingborne 1873 March qtr Volume 2a Page 656). The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Mill House, Headcorn. The 1891 census records that Arthur was a butcher and he was living with his sister and brother in law (Minnie and William Burgess) at 4 Alexander Street, Maidstone.

Arthur married Annie Barnes in 1894 (West Ham 1894 June qtr Volume 4a Page 23); she was born at Berkhampstead in 1872. Arthur and Annie had at least two children – Eleanor (1895) and Eva (1900). The 1901 census records that Arthur was a fitter's labourer and he and his wife and their two children were living at 71 Wellington Road, East Ham in Essex.

1.4.10.2.5.11.1  ~~  Eleanor Annie Collison

Eleanor was born at East Ham in 1895 (West Ham 1895 June qtr Volume 4a Page 254). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 71 Wellington Road, East Ham.

1.4.10.2.5.11.2  ~~  Eva Alice Collison

Eva was born at East Ham in 1900 (West Ham 1900 September qtr Volume 4a Page 304). The 1901 census records that the 7 month old infant was living with her family at 71 Wellington Road, East Ham.

1.4.10.2.5.12  ~~  Ambrose Collison

Ambrose was born at Headcorn in 1874 (Hollingborne 1874 December qtr Volume 2a Page 641). The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Mill House, Headcorn. The 1891 census records that Alfred was assisting his father and he was living with his parents at Black Mill, Headcorn.

Ambrose married Kate Maria Ovenden in 1900 (Hollingbourn 1900 Juen qtr Volume 2a Page 1599); she was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1873. The 1901 census records that Ambrose was a butcher and he and his wife were living alone at Bramley Road, Snodland.

1.4.10.2.5.13  ~~  Mary Collison

Mary was born at Headcorn in 1877 (Hollingborne 1877 June qtr Volume 2a Page ***). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Mill House, Headcorn. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Black Mill, Headcorn.

The 1901 census records that Mary was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Black Mill, Headcorn.

1.4.10.2.5.14  ~~  Henry Collison

Henry was born at Headcorn in 1879 (Hollingborne 1879 June qtr Volume 2a Page 675). The 1881 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Mill House, Headcorn. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Black Mill, Headcorn.

The 1901 census records that Henry was an unmarried butcher's assistant and he was living with his parents at Black Mill, Headcorn.

1.4.10.2.6  ~~  Jane Collison

Jane was born at Staplehurst in 1832. The 1841 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Staplehurst. Jane may have married Henry Huckstead or William Lyon Morris in 1856 (Maidstone 1856 December qtr Volume 2a Page 773). She is not however recorded under either surname in any subsequent English census.

1.4.10.2.7  ~~  John Collison

John was born at Staplehurst in 1834. The 1841 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Staplehurst. The 1851 census records that John was assisting his widowed mother to run their farm at Staplehurst. There is no record of John in any subsequent English census.

1.4.10.2.8  ~~  Edwin Collison

Edwin was born at Staplehurst in 1836. The 1841 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Staplehurst. The 1851 census records that Edwin was assisting his widowed mother to run their farm at Staplehurst. There is likewise no record of Edwin in any subsequent English census.

1.4.10.2.9  ~~  Ann Collison

Ann was born at Staplehurst in 1837. The 1841 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Staplehurst. The 1851 census records that Ann was living with her widowed mother at Staplehurst.

Ann never married. The 1901 census records that the spinster was living with her brother in law Reuben Kite and her elderly uncle Ambrose Ashley at Church Farm, Boughton Monchelsea. Ann died on 27th May 1906 aged '67' years and she was buried with her sister Hannah Kite at Staplehurst.

1.4.10.2.10  ~~  Maria Collison

Maria was born at Staplehurst in 1840 (Maidstone 1840 March qtr Volume 5 Page 302). The 1841 census records that the infant was living with her family at Staplehurst. The 1851 census records that Maria was living with her widowed mother at Staplehurst.

Maria may have married either Lewis Tassell or William Brattle Tolhurst in 1857 (Cranbrook 1857 December qtr Volume 2a Page 767). She is not however recorded under either surname in any subsequent English census.

1.4.10.2.11  ~~  Hannah Reeves Collison

Hannah was born at Staplehurst in 1841 (Maidstone 1841 December qtr Volume 5 Page 281). The 1851 census records that the young girl was living with her widowed mother at Staplehurst. Hannah married Reuben Kite; he was born at Staplehurst in 1834. The couple do not appear to have had any surviving children. Reuben was a member of the Kent Constabulary for many years.

The 1871 census records that Reuben was a Police Constable 2nd Class and he and his wife were living at 8 Union Place, Tunbridge Wells. The 1891 census records that Reuben was a Police Constable and he was living with his wife and her uncle Ambrose Ashley at Charing.

Hannah died on 29th January 1900 aged 58 years and she was buried at Staplehurst. The 1901 census records that Reuben was a retired policeman and he and his sister in law and her uncle were living at Church Farm, Boughton Monchelsea. Reuben died on 29th November 1909 aged 75 years and he was buried with his wife and his sister in law Ann Collison at Staplehurst.

1.4.10.2.12  ~~  Ambrose Collison

Ambrose was born at Staplehurst in 1844. The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his widowed mother at Staplehurst. Ambrose probably married twice. His first wife appears to have died after giving him one child – Harriett (1864).

Ambrose subsequently married Mary Ann Beard in 1870 (Brighton 1870 September qtr Volume 2b Page 322); she was born at Henfield, Sussex in 1852. Ambrose and Mary had at least seven children – Amy (1872), Florence (1874), Elizabeth (1876), Ambrose (1878), Albert (1884), Edith (1886) and Mary (1888).

The 1871 census records that Ambrose was a cab proprietor and he and his wife and his daughter were living at 8 Park Street, Brighton. The 1881 census records that Ambrose was a flyman (light passenger carriage) and he and his wife and their four children were living at 1 St martins Street, Brighton.

The 1891 census records that Ambrose was a cab driver and he and his wife and their six children were living at 28 Luther Street, Brighton. The 1901 census records that Ambrose was a cab proprietor and he and his wife and their four children were still living at the same address.

1.4.10.2.12.1  ~~  Hannah J. Collison

Hannah was born at Loose in 1864. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 8 Park Street, Brighton.

1.4.10.2.12.2  ~~  Amy Janette Collison

Amy was born at Brighton in 1872 (Brighton 1872 June qtr Volume 2b Page 24*). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 1 St Martins Street, Brighton. The 1891 census records that Amy was a house maid for sisters Zina and Emma Ogilvie at 10 Selbourne Road, Hove.

The 1901 census records that Amy was a nurse for James and Evelyn Sutton at 27 Sellwood Road, Brighton.

1.4.10.2.12.3  ~~  Florence Collison

Florence was born at Brighton in 1874 (Brighton 1874 September qtr Volume 2b Page 217). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 1 St Martins Street, Brighton. The 1891 census records that Florence was living with her parents at 28 Luther Street, Brighton.

1.4.10.2.12.4  ~~  Elizabeth Collison

Elizabeth was born at Brighton in 1876 (Brighton 1876 June qtr Volume 2b Page 247). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 1 St Martins Street, Brighton. The 1891 census records that Elizabeth was living with her parents at 28 Luther Street, Brighton.

The 1901 census records that Elizabeth was unmarried and she was still living with her parents at the same address.

1.4.10.2.12.5  ~~  Ambrose Charles Collison

Ambrose was born at Brighton in 1878 (Brighton 1878 September qtr Volume 2b Page 240). The 1881 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 1 St Martins Street, Brighton. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 28 Luther Street, Brighton.

Ambrose married Alice Buckwell in 1901 (Brighton 1901 March qtr Volume 2b Page 378); she was born at Brighton in 1878. The 1901 census records that Ambrose was a cab proprietor and he and his wife were living at 34 Brading Road, Brighton.

1.4.10.2.12.6  ~~  Albert Edward Collison

Albert was born at Brighton in 1884 (Brighton 1884 June qtr Volume 2b Page 252). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 28 Luther Street, Brighton. The 1901 census records that Albert was a cab driver and he was living with his parents at the same address.

1.4.10.2.12.7  ~~  Edith Collison

Edith was born at Brighton in 1886 (Brighton 1886 June qtr Volume 2b Page 22*). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 28 Luther Street, Brighton. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at the same address.

1.4.10.2.12.8  ~~  Mary Collison

Mary was born at Brighton in 1888 (Brighton 1888 March qtr Volume 2b Page 2*5). The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 28 Luther Street, Brighton. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at the same address.

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