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Thomas Broadbent

Thomas is almost certainly the son of Thomas Broadbent and Mary BOYD as he named his first son Thomas Ernest BOYD Broadbent. He is also presumed to be a brother of Elizabeth BOYD Broadbent. She married Thomas Garfit, a banker & JP of Boston Lincs., who is named in his father's will. The will names his son as Thomas Broadbent esq. of Tadcaster, which is 3 miles from Thorp Arch. This is where the LDS website claims he is from. It is also only 6 miles from Naburn, where his daughter, Mary Theresa, married Francis Jerome Palmes, who was 14x great grandson of King Edward III. The Palmes family resided at Naburn Hall from 1226.

ABODES:
1854 - Allerton House, Harrogate, Yorkshire - (birth of Frederick)

Details on the LDS website show the following:
Marriage: 1852 Husband: Thomas BroadbentBirth: About 1824 Of, Thorp Arch, YorkshireDeath: 04 APR 1882 Wife: Marie Theresa Holdsworth Birth: About 1828 Of, Wakefield, YorkshireDeath: 24 MAR 1882

Wife's Parents: Father: Joseph HoldsworthMother: Elizabeth Holy

Details at LDS:
Marriage: 07 APR 1825 Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire
Husband: Thomas BroadbentBirth: 1800 Of Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire
Wife: Mary BoydBirth: 1804 Of Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire

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1861 Census: 1 Cleveland Square, Paddington, Marylebone, London
Thomas Broadbent, Head, Mar, 31, Landed Proprietor, b. Manchester, Lancashire
Maria H. Broadbent, Wife, Mar, 32, Wife, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Thomas Ernest Broadbent, Son, Un, 7, Scholar, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Frederick H. Broadbent, Son, Un, 6, Scholar, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Mary Theresa Broadbent, Daur, Un, 4, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Edward G. Broadbent, Son, Un, 1, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Esther Brean, Serv, Un, 34, Nurse, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Ann Thornton, Serv, Un, 19, Nurse, b. Sherburn, Yorkshire
John Lund, Serv, Un, 30, Footman, b. Aldbrough, Yorkshire

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1871 Census: Clifford cum Boston, Yorkshire
Thomas Broadbent 41 Lancashire, England Head
M T Broadbent 40 Yorkshire, England Wife
E B Broadbent 17 Yorkshire, England Son
F H Broadbent 16 Yorkshire, England Son
M T Broadbent 14 Yorkshire, England Daughter
E G Broadbent 11 Yorkshire, England Son

A Collard 24 Gloucestershire, England Servant
W Garbutt 30 Yorkshire, England Servant
G Hare 18 Yorkshire, England Servant
T Johnson 22 Yorkshire, England Servant
A Martin 26 Wigtownshire, Scotland Servant
Mrs. Mottram 45 Leicestershire, England Servant
M Simpson 32 Yorkshire, England Servant
I surris (Unknown) 18 Yorkshire, England Servant
Q Walmsley 30 Worcestershire, England Servant
W Winn 25 Yorkshire, England Servant

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Allerton House Residential Home
3 Alexandra Road Harrogate North Yorkshire 01423 564100
http://www.homes4all.co.uk/ResHomes/Northyorks.htm

Maria Theresa Holdsworth

1851 Census: Bell Vue, Sandal, Yorkshire
Joseph Holdsworth, Head, Wid, 61, Dyer, Magistrate for the ----- ----- of the County of York, and Alderman for the borough of Wakefield, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Thomas Holy Holdsworth, Son, Un, 23, Dyer, Bachelor of Arts B--, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Elizabeth Holdsworth, Daur, Un, 25, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Maria Theresa Holdsworth, Daur, Un, 24, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Emily Jane Holdsworth, Daur, Un, 21, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Harriet Anne Holdsworth, Daur, Un, 15, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Martha Walker, Serv, Wid, 33, Servant, b. Stanly, Yorkshire
Susan? Pack, Serv, Un, Fem, 28, Servant, b. Ely, Cambridgeshire
Harriet Maddison, Serv, Un, 28, Servant, b. Hull, Yorkshire
Elizabeth Robinson, Serv, Un, 20, Servant, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire

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1861 Census: 1 Cleveland Square, Paddington, Marylebone, London
Thomas Broadbent, Head, Mar, 31, Landed Proprietor, b. Manchester, Lancashire
Maria H. Broadbent, Wife, Mar, 32, Wife, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Thomas Ernest Broadbent, Son, Un, 7, Scholar, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Frederick H. Broadbent, Son, Un, 6, Scholar, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Mary Theresa Broadbent, Daur, Un, 4, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Edward G. Broadbent, Son, Un, 1, b. Harrogate, Yorkshire
Esther Brean, Serv, Un, 34, Nurse, b. Wakefield, Yorkshire
Ann Thornton, Serv, Un, 19, Nurse, b. Sherburn, Yorkshire
John Lund, Serv, Un, 30, Footman, b. Aldbrough, Yorkshire

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Deaths Mar 1882
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BROADBENT Maria Theresa 57 Scarbro 9d 236

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Found on IGI:
Maria Theresa HOLDSWORTH
Christening: 23 Nov 1826
Saint John, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England
Father: Joseph HOLDSWORTH
Mother: Elizabeth HOLEY

Maria Theresa HOLDSWORTH
Christening: 13 Apr 1825
Bradford, Yorkshire, England
Father: Joseph HOLDSWORTH
Mother: Elizabeth

Maria Theresa HOLDSWORTH
Birth: 1852
Of Wakefield, Of, Yorkshire, England
Parents:
Relatives:
Jonas Holdsworth

Michael Stier

1851 Census: 2 Somerset Building, Bath, Walcot, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 29, Clock & Watchmaker, b. Germany (British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 28, b. Bath, Somerset
Hillier Dilger, Journeyman, Un, 26, Clock & Watchmaker, b. Germany (British Subject)
Ursula Stier, Daur, Un, 6 months, b. Bath, Somerset
Mary Crew, Servant, Un, 13, General Servant, b. Westerleigh, Gloucestershire
also at same address:
Mary West, Head, Un, 70, Retired Servant, b. Arije?, Somerset
Mary Popjoy, Head, Wid, 60, Formerly Laundress, b. Oakford, Devonshire
William Popjoy, Son, Un, 20, Boot Maker, b. Oakford, Devonshire

1861 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 39, Clock & Watchmaker partner & 1 man, b. Wirtemburg, Germany (Naturalised Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 10, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Frederick Stier, Son, Un, 9, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Stier, Daur, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Dilger, Partner, Un, 34, Watch Maker, b. Wurtemberg, Germany
Domeniken Stier, Nephew, Un, 21, Watch Maker, b. Wurtemberg, Germany
Mary Hood, -, Un, 17, Servant, b. Somerset

1871 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 49, Watchmaker & Jeweller, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 48, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 20, b. Bath, Somerset
Fredrick Stier, Son, Un, 19, Student, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Kuolt, Nephew, Un, 16, Apprentice, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (B.S.)
Maria Pitman, Servant, Un, 14, Servant, b. Radstock, Somerset
at same address:
Joseph Dilger, Partner, Un, 43, Watch Maker, b. Germany (Naturalised)
Sarah E. Pocock, Lodger, Un, 30, Dressmaker, b. Reading, St Mary's, Berkshire
Kate Godwin, Servant, Un, 15, Dressmaker, b. Bath, Trinity, Somerset

1881 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael STIER, Head, M, 59, K W Naturalized Subject, Germany, Watch & Clock Maker & Jeweller
Annie STIER, Wife, M, 58, Bath, Somerset, Employing 2 Men & 2 Boys
Ursale M. STIER, Daur, U, 32, Bath, Somerset, Assistant Jeweller
Joseph KNOLT, Nephew, U, 26, K W , Germany, Watch & Clock Maker
Maria WEBB, Serv, U, 19, Wadwick, Wiltshire, General Serv

1891 Census: 14 Sydenham Terrace, Lyncombe & Wid, Bath, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 69, Watchmaker & Jeweller, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 69, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 40, b. Bath, Somerset

1901 Census: 1 Cotton Road, Lyncombe, Bath, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 79, Retired Watchmaker, b. Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Ann Stier, Wife, Mar, 78, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula Stier, Daur, Un, 50, b. Bath, Somerset

Anne West (See Notes)

1851 Census: 2 Somerset Building, Bath, Walcot, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 29, Clock & Watchmaker, b. Germany (British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 28, b. Bath, Somerset
Hillier Dilger, Journeyman, Un, 26, Clock & Watchmaker, b. Germany (British Subject)
Ursula Stier, Daur, Un, 6 months, b. Bath, Somerset
Mary Crew, Servant, Un, 13, General Servant, b. Westerleigh, Gloucestershire
also at same address:
Mary West, Head, Un, 70, Retired Servant, b. Arije?, Somerset
Mary Popjoy, Head, Wid, 60, Formerly Laundress, b. Oakford, Devonshire
William Popjoy, Son, Un, 20, Boot Maker, b. Oakford, Devonshire

1861 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 39, Clock & Watchmaker partner & 1 man, b. Wirtemburg, Germany (Naturalised Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 10, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Frederick Stier, Son, Un, 9, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Stier, Daur, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Dilger, Partner, Un, 34, Watch Maker, b. Wurtemberg, Germany
Domeniken Stier, Nephew, Un, 21, Watch Maker, b. Wurtemberg, Germany
Mary Hood, -, Un, 17, Servant, b. Somerset

1871 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 49, Watchmaker & Jeweller, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 48, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 20, b. Bath, Somerset
Fredrick Stier, Son, Un, 19, Student, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Kuolt, Nephew, Un, 16, Apprentice, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (B.S.)
Maria Pitman, Servant, Un, 14, Servant, b. Radstock, Somerset
at same address:
Joseph Dilger, Partner, Un, 43, Watch Maker, b. Germany (Naturalised)
Sarah E. Pocock, Lodger, Un, 30, Dressmaker, b. Reading, St Mary's, Berkshire
Kate Godwin, Servant, Un, 15, Dressmaker, b. Bath, Trinity, Somerset

1891 Census: 14 Sydenham Terrace, Lyncombe & Wid, Bath, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 69, Watchmaker & Jeweller, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 69, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 40, b. Bath, Somerset

1901 Census: 1 Cotton Road, Lyncombe, Bath, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 79, Retired Watchmaker, b. Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Ann Stier, Wife, Mar, 78, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula Stier, Daur, Un, 50, b. Bath, Somerset

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Probable Marriage: (Free BMD)
Marriages Jun 1849
Stier Michael Bath 11 71
West Anne Bath 11 71
Butler George Bath 11 71
Elkings Fanny Bath 11 71
Foster William Bath 11 71
Heming John Bath 11 71
Ophen Hunnah Bath 11 71
Pinnock Ellinor Bath 11 71
Upson Sarah Cheltenham 11 71

Ursula M. Stier

Unmarried in 1881

1851 Census: 2 Somerset Building, Bath, Walcot, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 29, Clock & Watchmaker, b. Germany (British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 28, b. Bath, Somerset
Hillier Dilger, Journeyman, Un, 26, Clock & Watchmaker, b. Germany (British Subject)
Ursula Stier, Daur, Un, 6 months, b. Bath, Somerset
Mary Crew, Servant, Un, 13, General Servant, b. Westerleigh, Gloucestershire
also at same address:
Mary West, Head, Un, 70, Retired Servant, b. Arije?, Somerset
Mary Popjoy, Head, Wid, 60, Formerly Laundress, b. Oakford, Devonshire
William Popjoy, Son, Un, 20, Boot Maker, b. Oakford, Devonshire

1861 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 39, Clock & Watchmaker partner & 1 man, b. Wirtemburg, Germany (Naturalised Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 10, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Frederick Stier, Son, Un, 9, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Stier, Daur, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Dilger, Partner, Un, 34, Watch Maker, b. Wurtemberg, Germany
Domeniken Stier, Nephew, Un, 21, Watch Maker, b. Wurtemberg, Germany
Mary Hood, -, Un, 17, Servant, b. Somerset

1871 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 49, Watchmaker & Jeweller, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 48, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 20, b. Bath, Somerset
Fredrick Stier, Son, Un, 19, Student, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Kuolt, Nephew, Un, 16, Apprentice, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (B.S.)
Maria Pitman, Servant, Un, 14, Servant, b. Radstock, Somerset
at same address:
Joseph Dilger, Partner, Un, 43, Watch Maker, b. Germany (Naturalised)
Sarah E. Pocock, Lodger, Un, 30, Dressmaker, b. Reading, St Mary's, Berkshire
Kate Godwin, Servant, Un, 15, Dressmaker, b. Bath, Trinity, Somerset

1891 Census: 14 Sydenham Terrace, Lyncombe & Wid, Bath, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 69, Watchmaker & Jeweller, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 69, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 40, b. Bath, Somerset

1901 Census: 1 Cotton Road, Lyncombe, Bath, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 79, Retired Watchmaker, b. Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Ann Stier, Wife, Mar, 78, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula Stier, Daur, Un, 50, b. Bath, Somerset

Frederick Stier

1861 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 39, Clock & Watchmaker partner & 1 man, b. Wirtemburg, Germany (Naturalised Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 39, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 10, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Frederick Stier, Son, Un, 9, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Stier, Daur, Un, 4, Scholar, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Dilger, Partner, Un, 34, Watch Maker, b. Wurtemberg, Germany
Domeniken Stier, Nephew, Un, 21, Watch Maker, b. Wurtemberg, Germany
Mary Hood, -, Un, 17, Servant, b. Somerset

Joseph probably had a brother, Frederick: (See Below)
1881 Census: 19 Up Camden Place, Walcot, Somerset
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability
Frederick STIER Head M Male 29 Bath, Somerset, England Jeweller & C
Mary J. STIER Wife M Female 30 Cornwall, England
Mary G. STIER Daug Female 3 Bath, Somerset, England
Teresa L. STIER Daug Female 7 m Bath, Somerset, England
Blanche HOPKINS Servant U Female 21 Bath, Somerset, England General Servant(Domestic)

1871 Census: 19 New Bond Street, Bath St Michael, Somerset
Michael Stier, Head, Mar, 49, Watchmaker & Jeweller, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (Naturalised British Subject)
Anne Stier, Wife, Mar, 48, b. Bath, Somerset
Ursula M. Stier, Daur, Un, 20, b. Bath, Somerset
Fredrick Stier, Son, Un, 19, Student, b. Bath, Somerset
Joseph Kuolt, Nephew, Un, 16, Apprentice, b. Wurtemburg, Germany (B.S.)
Maria Pitman, Servant, Un, 14, Servant, b. Radstock, Somerset
at same address:
Joseph Dilger, Partner, Un, 43, Watch Maker, b. Germany (Naturalised)
Sarah E. Pocock, Lodger, Un, 30, Dressmaker, b. Reading, St Mary's, Berkshire
Kate Godwin, Servant, Un, 15, Dressmaker, b. Bath, Trinity, Somerset

Prof. Harry Smith

ABODES:
1874 - Alley(n?) Road, Portsea
1879 - Eastney, Hampshire

OCCUPATION:
1874 - Glen? Bandsman R?
1876 - Sergeant Marine Artillery
1879 - Sergt RMA

HARRY SMITH
Spouse: MARTHA LAMBERT
Marriage: 31 DEC 1871 Saint Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire

1851 Census: Sun Hill, Northwood, West Cowes, Hampshire
Sarah Lane, Head, Wid, 67, Annuitant, West Cowes?, Hants.
Sarah A. Clarke, Daur, Mar, 37 / 31, Dress Maker, b. ditto
Sarah A. Clarke, Grandaur, Un, 15, Dress Maker, b. ditto
Walter B. Clarke, Son-in-law, Mar, 37, Mariner, b. ditto
George Cook, Visitor, Mar 46, Officer of Customs, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Susan Cook, Visitor, Mar, 45, Dressmaker, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Emma Harding, Niece, Un, 7, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Harry Smith, Grandchild, Un, 2, b. Portsmouth, Hants.

1861 Census: 97 Grigg Street, Portsea, Hampshire
Elizabeth Webb, Head, Mar, 56, Mariner's Wife, b. Portsea, Hants.
George Webb, Son, Un, 21, Labourer H.M. Dockyard, b. Portsea, Hants.
Elizabeth Woodley, Daur, Mar, 19, Seaman's Wife R.N., b. Portsea, Hants.
Harry Gray, Grandson, Un, 5, Scholar, b. Emsworth, Sussex
Annie Gray, Grandaur, Un, 3, Scholar, b. Southampton, Hants.
Harry Smith, Boarder, Un, 12, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants.

1871 Census: 8 Goodwood Road / Place, Portsea, Hampshire
Susan Cook, Head, Mar, 65, Mangler, b. Southsea, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Grandson, Un, 22, Musician, b. Portsmouth, Hampshire

1881 Census: 11 Bembridge View, Portsea, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Head, M, 32, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Band Sergt R.M.A.
Martha SMITH, Wife, M, 30, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Son, 8, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
William G. SMITH, Son, 6, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles SMITH, Son, 4, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Benjamin SMITH, Son, 2, Southsea, Hampshire
Eliza LAMBERT, Mother In Law, W, 73, London, Middlesex, Annuitant

1891 Census: 1 Delamere Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 42, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 40, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
William G. Smith, Son, Un, 16, Musician, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 14, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Eliza Lambert, Mother-in-Law, Wid, 82, Annuitant, b. London, Middlesex

1901 Census: 302 Fawcett Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 52, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 50, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 24, Musician Theatre Orchestra, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 22, Musician Theatre Orchestra, b. Portsmouth, Hants.

Martha Lambert

Possible birth: (LDS)
MARTHA LAMBERT
Birth: 31 DEC 1850
Christening: 30 MAR 1870 Saint Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Father: WILLIAM LAMBERT
Mother: ELIZA

1851 Census: 2 Smiths Court, Portsmouth, Hampshire
William Lambert, Head, Mar, 39, Greenwich Pensioner, b. Buckingham
Eliza Lambert, Wife, Mar, 38, b. St. James, London
Eliza Coppings, Daur, Un, 16, Servant, b. Woolwich, Kent
Emma Lambert, Daur, Un, 11, Scholar, b. Shearness, Kent
George Lambert, Son, Un, Scholar, b. Stonehouse, Devon
Martha Lambert, Daur, Un, 3 months, b. Portsmouth, Hants

1861 Census: Smiths Court, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Eliza Lambert, Head, Wid, 50, Laundress, b. London
Eliza Coppings, Daur, Un, 26, Dressmaker, b. Woolwich, Kent
Martha Lambert, Daur, Un, 10, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants
Eliza Ann Layton, Grandaur, Un, 3, Scholar, b. Portsea, Hants

1871 Census: 2 Smiths Court, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Eliza Lambert, Head, Wid, 62, Laundress, b. London, Middlesex
Martha Lambert, Daur, Un, 20, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants

1881 Census: 11 Bembridge View, Portsea, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Head, M, 32, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Band Sergt R.M.A.
Martha SMITH, Wife, M, 30, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Son, 8, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
William G. SMITH, Son, 6, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles SMITH, Son, 4, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Benjamin SMITH, Son, 2, Southsea, Hampshire
Eliza LAMBERT, Mother In Law, W, 73, London, Middlesex, Annuitant

1891 Census: 1 Delamere Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 42, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 40, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
William G. Smith, Son, Un, 16, Musician, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 14, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Eliza Lambert, Mother-in-Law, Wid, 82, Annuitant, b. London, Middlesex

1901 Census: 302 Fawcett Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 52, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 50, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 24, Musician Theatre Orchestra, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 22, Musician Theatre Orchestra, b. Portsmouth, Hants.

William George Smith

1881 Census: 11 Bembridge View, Portsea, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Head, M, 32, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Band Sergt R.M.A.
Martha SMITH, Wife, M, 30, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Son, 8, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
William G. SMITH, Son, 6, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles SMITH, Son, 4, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Benjamin SMITH, Son, 2, Southsea, Hampshire
Eliza LAMBERT, Mother In Law, W, 73, London, Middlesex, Annuitant

1891 Census: 1 Delamere Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 42, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 40, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
William G. Smith, Son, Un, 16, Musician, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 14, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Eliza Lambert, Mother-in-Law, Wid, 82, Annuitant, b. London, Middlesex

Charles Smith

1881 Census: 11 Bembridge View, Portsea, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Head, M, 32, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Band Sergt R.M.A.
Martha SMITH, Wife, M, 30, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Son, 8, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
William G. SMITH, Son, 6, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles SMITH, Son, 4, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Benjamin SMITH, Son, 2, Southsea, Hampshire
Eliza LAMBERT, Mother In Law, W, 73, London, Middlesex, Annuitant

1891 Census: 1 Delamere Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 42, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 40, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
William G. Smith, Son, Un, 16, Musician, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 14, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Eliza Lambert, Mother-in-Law, Wid, 82, Annuitant, b. London, Middlesex

1901 Census: 302 Fawcett Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 52, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 50, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 24, Musician Theatre Orchestra, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 22, Musician Theatre Orchestra, b. Portsmouth, Hants.

Benjamin Smith

1881 Census: 11 Bembridge View, Portsea, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Head, M, 32, Portsmouth, Hampshire, Band Sergt R.M.A.
Martha SMITH, Wife, M, 30, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry SMITH, Son, 8, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
William G. SMITH, Son, 6, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Charles SMITH, Son, 4, Southsea, Hampshire, Scholar
Benjamin SMITH, Son, 2, Southsea, Hampshire
Eliza LAMBERT, Mother In Law, W, 73, London, Middlesex, Annuitant

1891 Census: 1 Delamere Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 42, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 40, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
William G. Smith, Son, Un, 16, Musician, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 14, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 12, Scholar, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Eliza Lambert, Mother-in-Law, Wid, 82, Annuitant, b. London, Middlesex

1901 Census: 302 Fawcett Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 52, Professor of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Martha Smith, Wife, 50, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Charles Smith, Son, Un, 24, Musician Theatre Orchestra, b. Portsmouth, Hants.
Benjamin Smith, Son, Un, 22, Musician Theatre Orchestra, b. Portsmouth, Hants.

George Bailey

ABODES:
1905 - 115 Barr(ss)ett Road, Newington, London (Marriage certificate)

Ethel Elizabeth Stier (Smith)

Ethel could have been renamed SMITH after Elizabeth's marriage to Harry SMITH. Her stage name was Ethel Wensley. Ethel and her sister, May (stage name Rita Holdsworth), were both in the chorus of the first production of Chu Chin Chow, in London.

ABODES:
1891 - Portsmouth (Census)
1905 - 115 Barr(ss)ett Road, Newington, London (Marriage certificate)

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1891 Census: Edgemont House, Chetwynd Road, Portsmouth, Hants. (RG12:875 /Film:2+ Folio:60)
Joseph STIER, Head, 34, Tob. Cigar Dealer, birthplace: Bath, Somerset
Elizabeth STIER, Wife, 26, Living on own means, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
May STIER, Daur, 6, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
Ethel STIER, Daur, 4, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
William Pepperell, Nephew, 16, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
Edith Pepperell, Niece, 15, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.

1901 Census: 75 Walford Rd., Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 38, Professor Of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1863
Elizabeth Smith, Wife, 33, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1868
May Smith, 16, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1885
Ethel Smith, 14, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1887
Fredk Smith, 8, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1893
Harold Smith, 7, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1894
Lilian Smith, 4, b. Clapham, London - c.1897
Elsie Smith, 3 mnths, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire - c.1901

NOTES: from Tim Gray (Grandson)
Thought to have been born at Southport, Lancashire. (not according to census)
The story as I remember it from my mother was that Ethel and May virtually ran away from home, and Elizabeth in particular, got involved with the Theatre. Ethel married and divorced early, married Edwin, had my Mother in 1908 and my Aunt in 1909, developed Cancer and, minus Edwin who had probably moved on to his next conquest, was taken in by Elizabeth's sister Caroline who was living in Streatham Hill, also three husbands later,and now Mrs Sylvester. They were with their Aunt Carrie (Caroline) for about two years before Ethel died.

Edwin Alban John Russell

Stage name Wensley Russell, acted and sang in films and was a friend of Stanley Holloway.
Films:
1936 - Well done, Henry
1936 - Melody of my Heart
1937 - Song of the Forge

Births Sep 1872 - Russell Edwin Alban J. Hampstead 1a 588

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1881 Census: 8 Belgrave Road, London, Middlesex
Edwin W. RUSSELL, Head, M, 50, Soho, Middlesex, Artist (Painter)
Lucy M. RUSSELL, Wife, M, 38, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Vocolist Teacher Singing (Music)
William F. RUSSELL, Son, 13, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Laurence J. RUSSELL, Son, 10, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Edwin A. RUSSELL, Son, 8, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Stephen J. RUSSELL, Son, 7, Marylebone, Middlesex
Henry A. RUSSELL, Son, 2, Landown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Catherine OCONNER, Serv, U, 19, Bantry, Ireland, General Serv

1891 Census: 13 Devonshire House, Newington, London
Edwin Alban Wensley Russell, -, Un, 18, Vocalist (Music), b. St. John's Wood, London
Stephen John Russell, -, Un, 17, Vocalist (Music), b. St. John's Wood, London
NOTE: Parents living at No.10

1901 Census: 21 Lady Lane, Norwich, Norfolk
Alfred I. Palmer, Head, Mar, 55, Shoe Warehouseman, b. Norwich, Norfolk
Ellen H. Palmer, Wife, Mar, 58, Lodging House Keeper, b. Norwich, Norfolk
Herbert C. Palmer, Son, Un, 25, Shoe Operator?, b.
Ellen H. E. Palmer, Daur, Un, 20, b.
Lily M. Palmer, Daur, Un, 16, b.
Wallace R. Poll, Visitor, Mar, 28, Artist Photographer, b. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Cecilia C. Thorley, Visitor, Mar, 44, Commercial Traveller, b. Greenwich, London
Matthew Flower, Visitor, Un, 36, Electrical Expert, b. Oxford
Edwin RUSSELL, Visitor, Mar, 29, Opera Singer Act b. London
Fanny H. Taylor, Visitor, Un, 22, Commercial Traveller, b. Old Trafford, Manchester

Ethel Elizabeth Stier (Smith)

Ethel could have been renamed SMITH after Elizabeth's marriage to Harry SMITH. Her stage name was Ethel Wensley. Ethel and her sister, May (stage name Rita Holdsworth), were both in the chorus of the first production of Chu Chin Chow, in London.

ABODES:
1891 - Portsmouth (Census)
1905 - 115 Barr(ss)ett Road, Newington, London (Marriage certificate)

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1891 Census: Edgemont House, Chetwynd Road, Portsmouth, Hants. (RG12:875 /Film:2+ Folio:60)
Joseph STIER, Head, 34, Tob. Cigar Dealer, birthplace: Bath, Somerset
Elizabeth STIER, Wife, 26, Living on own means, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
May STIER, Daur, 6, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
Ethel STIER, Daur, 4, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
William Pepperell, Nephew, 16, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
Edith Pepperell, Niece, 15, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.

1901 Census: 75 Walford Rd., Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 38, Professor Of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1863
Elizabeth Smith, Wife, 33, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1868
May Smith, 16, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1885
Ethel Smith, 14, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1887
Fredk Smith, 8, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1893
Harold Smith, 7, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1894
Lilian Smith, 4, b. Clapham, London - c.1897
Elsie Smith, 3 mnths, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire - c.1901

NOTES: from Tim Gray (Grandson)
Thought to have been born at Southport, Lancashire. (not according to census)
The story as I remember it from my mother was that Ethel and May virtually ran away from home, and Elizabeth in particular, got involved with the Theatre. Ethel married and divorced early, married Edwin, had my Mother in 1908 and my Aunt in 1909, developed Cancer and, minus Edwin who had probably moved on to his next conquest, was taken in by Elizabeth's sister Caroline who was living in Streatham Hill, also three husbands later,and now Mrs Sylvester. They were with their Aunt Carrie (Caroline) for about two years before Ethel died.

Mr Zilwood

Moved to New Zealand after marriage to May.

May Marguerite Stier (Smith)

Births Mar 1885 - Stier May Marguerite Portsea 2b 544

May could have been renamed SMITH after Elizabeth's marriage to Harry SMITH. Her stage name was Rita Holdsworth. May and her sister, Ethel (stage name Ethel Wensley), were both in the chorus of the first production of Chu Chin Chow, in London.

She is thought to have moved to New Zealand after marriage to Mr Zilwood.

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1891 Census: Edgemont House, Chetwynd Road, Portsmouth, Hants. (RG12:875 /Film:2+ Folio:60)
Joseph STIER, Head, 34, Tob. Cigar Dealer, birthplace: Bath, Somerset
Elizabeth STIER, Wife, 26, Living on own means, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
May STIER, Daur, 6, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
Ethel STIER, Daur, 4, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
William Pepperell, Nephew, 16, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.
Edith Pepperell, Niece, 15, birthplace: Portsmouth, Hants.

1901 Census: 75 Walford Rd., Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire.
Harry Smith, Head, Mar, 38, Professor Of Music, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1863
Elizabeth Smith, Wife, 33, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1868
May Smith, 16, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1885
Ethel Smith, 14, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1887
Fredk Smith, 8, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1893
Harold Smith, 7, b. Portsmouth, Hants. - c.1894
Lilian Smith, 4, b. Clapham, London - c.1897
Elsie Smith, 3 mnths, b. Birmingham, Warwickshire - c.1901

George Bailey

May have had a son Frederick Charles Bailey. Witness at son, George's, wedding.

Edwin Alban John Russell

Stage name Wensley Russell, acted and sang in films and was a friend of Stanley Holloway.
Films:
1936 - Well done, Henry
1936 - Melody of my Heart
1937 - Song of the Forge

Births Sep 1872 - Russell Edwin Alban J. Hampstead 1a 588

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1881 Census: 8 Belgrave Road, London, Middlesex
Edwin W. RUSSELL, Head, M, 50, Soho, Middlesex, Artist (Painter)
Lucy M. RUSSELL, Wife, M, 38, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Vocolist Teacher Singing (Music)
William F. RUSSELL, Son, 13, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Laurence J. RUSSELL, Son, 10, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Edwin A. RUSSELL, Son, 8, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Stephen J. RUSSELL, Son, 7, Marylebone, Middlesex
Henry A. RUSSELL, Son, 2, Landown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Catherine OCONNER, Serv, U, 19, Bantry, Ireland, General Serv

1891 Census: 13 Devonshire House, Newington, London
Edwin Alban Wensley Russell, -, Un, 18, Vocalist (Music), b. St. John's Wood, London
Stephen John Russell, -, Un, 17, Vocalist (Music), b. St. John's Wood, London
NOTE: Parents living at No.10

1901 Census: 21 Lady Lane, Norwich, Norfolk
Alfred I. Palmer, Head, Mar, 55, Shoe Warehouseman, b. Norwich, Norfolk
Ellen H. Palmer, Wife, Mar, 58, Lodging House Keeper, b. Norwich, Norfolk
Herbert C. Palmer, Son, Un, 25, Shoe Operator?, b.
Ellen H. E. Palmer, Daur, Un, 20, b.
Lily M. Palmer, Daur, Un, 16, b.
Wallace R. Poll, Visitor, Mar, 28, Artist Photographer, b. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Cecilia C. Thorley, Visitor, Mar, 44, Commercial Traveller, b. Greenwich, London
Matthew Flower, Visitor, Un, 36, Electrical Expert, b. Oxford
Edwin RUSSELL, Visitor, Mar, 29, Opera Singer Act b. London
Fanny H. Taylor, Visitor, Un, 22, Commercial Traveller, b. Old Trafford, Manchester

Edwin Wensley Russell

Notes from Tim Gray (Grt Grandson)
A noted British 19th century artist referred to as a romantic artist and London painter of portraits genre and historical subjects who exhibited 1855 - 1878 at the Royal Academy, British Institution, SS, 'La Real Academia', presumably in Spain; also the Suffolk Street Gallery, London. Titles at the R.A. include 'Consolation' (1855), 'The Rose Seller of Andalusia' (1869), and 'Forbidden Fruit' (1876).
The AJ noted 'Ave Maria' (RA 1859) as "A study of a girl at Vespers painted with firmness and appropriately circumstanced".

Two of Edwin's paintings are held at the Blackburn Museum, Lancs.
One is an oil painting of Miss Nancy Hargreaves, 43"x33", presented to the museum in 1894 by Dr and Mrs Davies.
The other, a watercolour, is 'Gathering Primroses' purchased in 1923 , size 25.5"x18".

Other paintings may have been exhibited at the Sala Fernando C/Chicarreros in Seville 4 - 30 May 1999. Further information may be found in the exhibition reviews in London papers for that period.
There is also a directory of British artists called Benezit- unfortunately in French- that lists artists and exhibitions, only available at the biggest libraries or sometimes University libraries.

Sale results from 1990 - 2000:
30 Aug 1995, Christies, Scotland (Nesbitt 1494) - 'The Pet Cat' 50.8 x 40.6 cm - £500
09 Oct 1996, Sothebys (LN 6603 Selene) - 'The Gift' painting 35.5 x 31 cm - £850
13 Aug 2000, Heathcote-Ball Auction, Leicester - Watercolour - £300

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Abodes:
1830 - Soho, London (Birth)
1865 - 7 Fulham Road, Brompton, London
1881 - 8 Belgrave Road, Hampstead, London
1898 - 65 High Street, Fulham, London
1901 - 93 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, Kent
1912 - Ramsgate, Kent

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1841 Census: 23-24 Sydney Buildings, Bathwick, Somerset
William Wensley, 80, Independant, b. Somerset
Emma Russell, 40, Independant, b. Somerset
Edwin Russell, 11, b. Not in Somerset
Emma Russell, 8, b. Not in Somerset
Christine Palfrey, 30, Female Servant, b. Somerset

1851 Census: 34 Pembroke Square, Kensington, London
James Russell, Head, Mar, 62, Dramatic Reader, b. St. Pancras, London
Emma Russell, Wife, Mar, 52, b. Bristol, Gloucestershire
Edwin Russell, Son, Un, 20, Artist, b. Westminster, Middlesex
Emma Russell, Daur, Un, 18, b. Westminster, Middlesex
Mary Pouncey, Servant, Un, 24, Servant, b. Leeds, Yorkshire

1861 Census: 16 Mornington Road, Pancras, Regents Park, London (St Matthew)
Salome Debenham, Head, Mar, F, 51, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
William E. Debenham, Son, Unmar, M, 22, Photographer, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Lucy M. Debenham, Daur, Unmar, F, 18, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Edwin Debenham, Son, Unmar, M, 16, Photographer Colorist, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Arthur Debenham, Son, Unmar, M, 15, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Maria C. Blagrave, Boarder, Mar, F, 40, Miniature Painter, b. Dartford, Kent
Emma Russell, Boarder, Wid, F, 63, Bristol, Somerset
Henry(Edwin) W. Russell, Boarder, Unmar, M, 31, Artist, b. Kensington, Middlesex
Mary Horgan (Morgan?), Unmar, Servant, F, 22, General Servant, b. Ireland

1871 Census: 174 Alexandra Road, St. John, Hampsread, London
Edwin W. Russell, Head, Mar, 40, Artist - Painter, b. Westminster, Middlesex
Lucy M. Russell, Wife, Mar, 28, Professer of Singing, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Emma Russell, Mother, Mar, 72, Annuitant, b. Bristol, Gloucestershire (Should be Widow)
William Francis W. Russell, Son, Un, 3, b. Hampstead, Middlesex
Laurence James Russell, Son, Un, 5 months, b. Hampstead, Middlesex
Bridget Parley, Servant, Wid, 30, Nurse, b. Balgadens, Limerick
Emily Devonish, Servant, Un, 22, general Servant, b. Great Waltham, Essex

1881 Census: 8 Belgrave Road, London, Middlesex
Edwin W. RUSSELL, Head, M, 50, Soho, Middlesex, Artist (Painter)
Lucy M. RUSSELL, Wife, M, 38, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Vocolist Teacher Singing (Music)
William F. RUSSELL, Son, 13, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Laurence J. RUSSELL, Son, 10, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Edwin A. RUSSELL, Son, 8, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Stephen J. RUSSELL, Son, 7, Marylebone, Middlesex
Henry A. RUSSELL, Son, 2, Landown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Catherine OCONNER, Serv, U, 19, Bantry, Ireland, General Serv

1891 Census: 10 Devonshire House, Newington, London
Edwin Wensley Russell, Head, Mar, 60, Portrait Painter Sculp, b. Westminster
Lucy Mary Russell, Wife, Mar, 48, Professor of Singing Music, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Henry Allen Russell, Son, Un, 12, b. Sandown, Isle of Wight
Arthur Bernard Russell, Un, 8, b. St. Johns Wood, London
NOTE: Sons, Edwin & Stephen living at No. 13

1901 Census: 93 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, Kent (Parish of St. Lawrence)
Edwin W. Russell, Head, Mar, 70, Artist, Painter, Sculpter born Soho, London (abt.1831)
Lucy M. Russell, Wife, Mar, 58, born Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk (abt.1843)
Stephen J. Russell, Son, Un, 27, Actor, born Marylebone, London (abt.1874)
Arthur B. Russell, Son, Un, 18, Draper's assistant, born Hammersmith, London (abt.1883)
Philip J. Russell, Grndson, Un, 5, born Hammersmith, London (abt.1896)
Bertha E. Russell, Grndaur, Un, 5, Bloomsbury, London (abt.1896)
NOTE: a Charles Russell was boarding 2 houses away (No.97), Widowed, aged 58, Retired gate porter, born Hillingdon, Middlesex (abt.1843)

Lucy Mary Debenham

ABODES:
1842 (Birth) - 11? Abbeygate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
1881 (Census) - 8 Belgrave Road, Hampstead, London

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1861 Census: 16 Mornington Road, Pancras, Regents Park, London (St Matthew)
Salome Debenham, Head, Mar, F, 51, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
William E. Debenham, Son, Unmar, M, 22, Photographer, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Lucy M. Debenham, Daur, Unmar, F, 18, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Edwin Debenham, Son, Unmar, M, 16, Photographer Colorist, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Arthur Debenham, Son, Unmar, M, 15, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Maria C. Blagrave, Boarder, Mar, F, 40, Miniature Painter, b. Dartford, Kent
Emma Russell, Boarder, Wid, F, 63, Bristol, Somerset
Henry(Edwin) W. Russell, Boarder, Unmar, M, 31, Artist, b. Kensington, Middlesex
Mary Horgan (Morgan?), Unmar, Servant, F, 22, General Servant, b. Ireland

1871 Census: 174 Alexandra Road, St. John, Hampsread, London
Edwin W. Russell, Head, Mar, 40, Artist - Painter, b. Westminster, Middlesex
Lucy M. Russell, Wife, Mar, 28, Professer of Singing, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Emma Russell, Mother, Mar, 72, Annuitant, b. Bristol, Gloucestershire (Should be Widow)
William Francis W. Russell, Son, Un, 3, b. Hampstead, Middlesex
Laurence James Russell, Son, Un, 5 months, b. Hampstead, Middlesex
Bridget Parley, Servant, Wid, 30, Nurse, b. Balgadens, Limerick
Emily Devonish, Servant, Un, 22, general Servant, b. Great Waltham, Essex

1881 Census: 8 Belgrave Road, London, Middlesex
Edwin W. RUSSELL, Head, M, 50, Soho, Middlesex, Artist (Painter)
Lucy M. RUSSELL, Wife, M, 38, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Vocolist Teacher Singing (Music)
William F. RUSSELL, Son, 13, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Laurence J. RUSSELL, Son, 10, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Edwin A. RUSSELL, Son, 8, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Stephen J. RUSSELL, Son, 7, Marylebone, Middlesex
Henry A. RUSSELL, Son, 2, Landown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Catherine OCONNER, Serv, U, 19, Bantry, Ireland, General Serv

1891 Census: 10 Devonshire House, Newington, London
Edwin Wensley Russell, Head, Mar, 60, Portrait Painter Sculp, b. Westminster
Lucy Mary Russell, Wife, Mar, 48, Professor of Singing Music, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Henry Allen Russell, Son, Un, 12, b. Sandown, Isle of Wight
Arthur Bernard Russell, Un, 8, b. St. Johns Wood, London
NOTE: Sons, Edwin & Stephen living at No. 13

1901 Census: 93 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, Kent (Parish of St. Lawrence)
Edwin W. Russell, Head, age 70, Artist, Painter, Sculpter born Soho, London (abt.1831)
Lucy M. Russell, Wife, age 58, born Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk (abt.1843)
Stephen J. Russell, Son, age 27, Actor, born Marylebone, London (abt.1874)
Arthur B. Russell, Son, age 18, Draper's assistant, born Hammersmith, London (abt.1883)
Philip J. Russell, Grndson, age 5, born Hammersmith, London (abt.1896)
Bertha E. Russell, Grndaur, age 5, Bloomsbury, London (abt.1896)
NOTE: a Charles Russell was boarding 2 houses away (97), Widowed, aged 58, Retired gate porter, born Hillingdon, Middlesex (abt.1843)

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Details of death certificate: (Supplied by Tim Russell Gray - Gt Grandson)
Died 13 Jan 1918, aged 74, at St Scholastica's Retreat, Kenninghall Road, Clapton, Hackney.
Cause of death: Acute Bronchitis & Cardiac failure.
Occupation : Widow of Edwin Wensley Russell, Solicitors clerk.
Address : 95 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, Kent.
Informant: J.L. Bell - Warden of St Scholastica's Retreat

William Francis W. Russell

Births Dec 1867
Russell William Francis W, Hampstead, 1a 564

Deaths Dec 1889
Russell William Francis W, aged 22, Pancras 1b 120

1871 Census: 174 Alexandra Road, St. John, Hampsread, London
Edwin W. Russell, Head, Mar, 40, Artist - Painter, b. Westminster, Middlesex
Lucy M. Russell, Wife, Mar, 28, Professer of Singing, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Emma Russell, Mother, Mar, 72, Annuitant, b. Bristol, Gloucestershire (Should be Widow)
William Francis W. Russell, Son, Un, 3, b. Hampstead, Middlesex
Laurence James Russell, Son, Un, 5 months, b. Hampstead, Middlesex
Bridget Parley, Servant, Wid, 30, Nurse, b. Balgadens, Limerick
Emily Devonish, Servant, Un, 22, general Servant, b. Great Waltham, Essex

1881 Census: 8 Belgrave Road, London, Middlesex
Edwin W. RUSSELL, Head, M, 50, Soho, Middlesex, Artist (Painter)
Lucy M. RUSSELL, Wife, M, 38, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Vocolist Teacher Singing (Music)
William F. RUSSELL, Son, 13, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Laurence J. RUSSELL, Son, 10, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Edwin A. RUSSELL, Son, 8, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Stephen J. RUSSELL, Son, 7, Marylebone, Middlesex
Henry A. RUSSELL, Son, 2, Landown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Catherine OCONNER, Serv, U, 19, Bantry, Ireland, General Serv

Laurence James E. Russell

Births Dec 1870 - Russell Laurence James E, Hampstead. 1a 576

Marriages Dec 1894
Russell Lawrence James E Hendon 3a 345
Giles Winifred Agnes Hendon 3a 345
Goodes Maria Martha Hendon 3a 345
WARD William Lawrence Hendon 3a 345

Laurence is probably the father of Philip & Bertha Russell, who were living with Laurence's parents in 1901, aged 5.

1871 Census: 174 Alexandra Road, St. John, Hampsread, London
Edwin W. Russell, Head, Mar, 40, Artist - Painter, b. Westminster, Middlesex
Lucy M. Russell, Wife, Mar, 28, Professer of Singing, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Emma Russell, Mother, Mar, 72, Annuitant, b. Bristol, Gloucestershire (Should be Widow)
William Francis W. Russell, Son, Un, 3, b. Hampstead, Middlesex
Laurence James Russell, Son, Un, 5 months, b. Hampstead, Middlesex
Bridget Parley, Servant, Wid, 30, Nurse, b. Balgadens, Limerick
Emily Devonish, Servant, Un, 22, general Servant, b. Great Waltham, Essex

1881 Census: 8 Belgrave Road, London, Middlesex
Edwin W. RUSSELL, Head, M, 50, Soho, Middlesex, Artist (Painter)
Lucy M. RUSSELL, Wife, M, 38, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Vocolist Teacher Singing (Music)
William F. RUSSELL, Son, 13, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Laurence J. RUSSELL, Son, 10, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Edwin A. RUSSELL, Son, 8, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Stephen J. RUSSELL, Son, 7, Marylebone, Middlesex
Henry A. RUSSELL, Son, 2, Landown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Catherine OCONNER, Serv, U, 19, Bantry, Ireland, General Serv

Stephen John Russell

Probable birth: Free BMD
Births Jun 1874
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Russell Stephen John Marylebone 1a 576

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1881 Census: 8 Belgrave Road, London, Middlesex
Edwin W. RUSSELL, Head, M, 50, Soho, Middlesex, Artist (Painter)
Lucy M. RUSSELL, Wife, M, 38, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Vocolist Teacher Singing (Music)
William F. RUSSELL, Son, 13, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Laurence J. RUSSELL, Son, 10, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Edwin A. RUSSELL, Son, 8, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Stephen J. RUSSELL, Son, 7, Marylebone, Middlesex
Henry A. RUSSELL, Son, 2, Landown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Catherine OCONNER, Serv, U, 19, Bantry, Ireland, General Serv

1891 Census: 13 Devonshire House, Newington, London
Edwin Alban Wensley Russell, -, Un, 18, Vocalist (Music), b. St. John's Wood, London
Stephen John Russell, -, Un, 17, Vocalist (Music), b. St. John's Wood, London
NOTE: Parents living at No.10

1901 Census: 93 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, Kent (Parish of St. Lawrence)
Edwin W. Russell, Head, age 70, Artist, Painter, Sculpter born Soho, London (abt.1831)
Lucy M. Russell, Wife, age 58, born Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk (abt.1843)
Stephen J. Russell, Son, age 27, Actor, born Marylebone, London (abt.1874)
Arthur B. Russell, Son, age 18, Draper's assistant, born Hammersmith, London (abt.1883)
Philip J. Russell, Grndson, age 5, born Hammersmith, London (abt.1896)
Bertha E. Russell, Grndaur, age 5, Bloomsbury, London (abt.1896)
NOTE: a Charles Russell was boarding 2 houses away (97), Widowed, aged 58, Retired gate porter, born Hillingdon, Middlesex (abt.1843)

Henry (Harry) Allan Wensley Russell

Private G. Henry. A. 'Harry' RUSSELL No.6420 Thorneycroft Mounted Infantry.
Killed in Action in the Battle of Spioenkop, 24 Jan 1900 in a failed and disastrous British attempt to open the route to relieve the siege of Ladysmith. Not a regular soldier but carrying out duties as a volunteer Medical orderly. Shot through the temple in the act of handing a message to Col. Thorneycroft advising that he (Thorneycroft) was now in Command. Some reports indicate that Harry actually fell in to Thorneycrofts arms.
" Buller's campaign" by Julian Symons described the scene as "On the left Crofton found himself similarly unable to maintain an advanced line, and had to retreat to the main trench. It was just after the failure of the charge that Thorneycroft heard of his promotion. An orderly sent by Crofton (whomay reasonably have felt aggrieved at being deprived of authority) was killed, but Thorneycroft's orderly officer, Lieutenant Rose, had seen the message. He crawled towards Thorneycroft and shouted: "Sir Charles Warren has heliographed that you are to take command. You are a General."After school at the Oratory School, Brompton, Harry had left for experience and work in South Africa.He initially arrived in Natal in May 1898 to work on the Natal Government Railway at putting down new railroads and was based at Wessels Nek, near Ladysmith, as part of the war effort.

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The following is a transcript of his last letter to his mother, Lucy (nee Debenham), followed by an extract from a letter describing Harry's final moments:

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Hospital Staff
Thornycroft Mounted Corps
Natal S.A.

Jan 8 - 1900

Darling Mother
You will see by the heading of this letter that I have joined the staff.
You must know that there is nothing what ever to do in Natal now and the Hospital is a backdoor for part of the field.
I can tell you it gives me pleasure to be able to give the poor chaps some relief from their hurts. I was present at Battle of Colenso and a more wonderful sight I don't think I ever saw. If you have ever been at the Palace and seen all the fireworks going off together it will give you some idea of the flash of the big guns & rifle which was extending for about 15 miles in a half circle. I must say I don't think that it was any victory we had a very bad time altogether.

Jan 10th
We are making another move today & think there will be another big fight in three or four days, when we expect to get into Ladysmith, "I hope we shan't be long".
I am at present sitting in the shade of a large peach tree, and I need not say, eating the fruit which go down a treat. I can tell you today seems like a picnic, everything is so gentle and peaceful.
How are you all getting on at home I hope you got the £3.10 which I sent you last month.

Jan 13th
I have only just time to finish this.
Orders today, "Take no notice of a white flag, unless the Boer's lay down their arms and hold their hands above their heads".

With fondest love to all at home.
Loving son
Harry

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Extract from a letter from Mr Alfred Bradbury of the Engineers Department Government Railways, Natal S.A. to his own mother in England, who was a friend of Harry's mother.

Frere, Jan 29th 1900


My Dear Mother
Before this letter can reach you you will have heard that poor Harry Russell is no more. It will be a consolation to his unhappy parents to know that he died bravely. He exhibited a pluck and coolness that could not be exalted by the bravest soldier. In company with his friend Alfred Shakleton he advanced time after time to succour the wounded amidst a perfect hail of shot and shell.
An Officer called for a man to take a message to Colonel Thorneycroft, Russell at once took the message and was in the act of delivering it when he was shot thro' the temple, he never spoke nor moved afterwards. He lies in a soldier's grave on Spionkop. He was killed in Wednesday's action. Shackleton was brought in wounded yesterday, when he saw me the poor fellow could not look up, but could only mutter "poor Russell".- He gave me a full account last night and also brought in a letter (enclosed) which had been sent on to Harry at Springfield.- I suppose it is from his Mother, you will give it to her.-When Col.Thorneycroft comes in I will speak to him about it (if I can get to see him) All Thorneycrofts men whom I have seen speak in the highest terms of Harry's coolness and gallantry.-Yr. affectionate SonAlfred."

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( From a subsequent letter from the same to the same.)Frere CampFeb 14th"Shackleton tells me that when he buried him, he found the Boers had robbed his body of his belt with money in it
He was not maimed at all, a bullet thro' the forehead and he died without a word or groan. Everyone who saw him on the fatal day speaks most highly of his coolness and bravery.
He is buried by himself on the top of Spion Kop and I shall make it a duty to see to his grave as soon as I can get there; it is within a few miles of Velthorpe.
I see his name is published as "missing" - it is a mistake.
Poor Harry !"

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Links:
He is listed in a Roll of Honour although few details appear as his heroism has only recently come to light.
For a detailed account of the Battle of Spioenkop, with photos and links, visit: http://abw.netfirms.com/spioenko.htm
Transcripts from the diary of "Private Walter Putland" give details of the battle and cover the period 2nd December 1899 - 7th July 1902. They can be found here

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1881 Census: 8 Belgrave Road, London, Middlesex
Edwin W. RUSSELL, Head, M, 50, Soho, Middlesex, Artist (Painter)
Lucy M. RUSSELL, Wife, M, 38, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Vocolist Teacher Singing (Music)
William F. RUSSELL, Son, 13, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Laurence J. RUSSELL, Son, 10, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Edwin A. RUSSELL, Son, 8, Hampstead, Middlesex, Scholar
Stephen J. RUSSELL, Son, 7, Marylebone, Middlesex
Henry A. RUSSELL, Son, 2, Landown, Isle of Wight, Hampshire
Catherine OCONNER, Serv, U, 19, Bantry, Ireland, General Serv

1891 Census: 10 Devonshire House, Newington, London
Edwin Wensley Russell, Head, Mar, 60, Portrait Painter Sculp, b. Westminster
Lucy Mary Russell, Wife, Mar, 48, Professor of Singing Music, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Henry Allen Russell, Son, Un, 12, b. Sandown, Isle of Wight
Arthur Bernard Russell, Un, 8, b. St. Johns Wood, London
NOTE: Brothers, Edwin & Stephen living at No. 13

Arthur Bernard (Bardy) Russell

1891 Census: 10 Devonshire House, Newington, London
Edwin Wensley Russell, Head, Mar, 60, Portrait Painter Sculp, b. Westminster
Lucy Mary Russell, Wife, Mar, 48, Professor of Singing Music, b. Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Henry Allen Russell, Son, Un, 12, b. Sandown, Isle of Wight
Arthur Bernard Russell, Un, 8, b. St. Johns Wood, London
NOTE: Brothers, Edwin & Stephen living at No. 13

1901 Census: 93 Hereson Road, Ramsgate, Kent (Parish of St. Lawrence)
Edwin W. Russell, Head, age 70, Artist, Painter, Sculpter born Soho, London (abt.1831)
Lucy M. Russell, Wife, age 58, born Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk (abt.1843)
Stephen J. Russell, Son, age 27, Actor, born Marylebone, London (abt.1874)
Arthur B. Russell, Son, age 18, Draper's assistant, born Hammersmith, London (abt.1883)
Philip J. Russell, Grndson, age 5, born Hammersmith, London (abt.1896)
Bertha E. Russell, Grndaur, age 5, Bloomsbury, London (abt.1896)
NOTE: a Charles Russell was boarding 2 houses away (97), Widowed, aged 58, Retired gate porter, born Hillingdon, Middlesex (abt.1843)