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     William Gurney URIDGE was born on 3 September 1852 at Clerkenwell, London.^1,5,3,4 He was the son of William URIDGE and Sarah GURNEY.^3,4 In the census of 3 April 1881 at 45 Chiswell Street, St. Luke, London, he was listed as a Clerk, aged 28 born in Clerkenwell, the son of William EURIDGE.³
William married Mary Ann GRAHAM on 7 May 1882 at Saint Luke, Old Street, London. He was a Clerk, a Bachelor aged 29, residing at 45 Chiswell Street. His father was listed as William Uridge, a Messenger. The marriage was witnessed by William Uridge [William's father], and ? Coly?^6,7,5,2 In the census of 5 April 1891 at Chiswell Street, St. Lukes, London, he was listed as an Auctioneers Clerk, aged 38 born in Clerkenwell, the son of William URIDGE. Also listed was his wife Mary A., and young sons William H., John, and Charles E.⁸ William G. URIDGE was listed as aged 48 born in Clerkenwell, the Head of Household in the census of 31 March 1901 at St. Lukes, London, an Auctioneers Clerk, living with his wife Mary A., and children William H., John, Charles E., and Frank. Also listed at the same address, but as a separate household was his brother Walter.⁹ William's death was registered in 21 February 1909 in the Holborn registration district at the age of 56.^10,5,11,4

     Richard URIDGE was born in 1853 at Sydenham, Kent.^2,3,1 He was the son of Richard URIDGE and Sarah Louisa HALL.¹ Richard URIDGE was baptised on 27 February 1853 at St. Bartholomews, Sydenham, Kent.^4,5,3 In the census of 7 April 1861 at Russell Street, Sydenham, Kent, he was listed as aged 8 born in Sydenham, the son of Richard URIDGE.¹ Richard's death was registered in 1869 in the Lewisham registration district.^6,3

     Caroline URIDGE was born in 1853 at Sydenham, Kent.^4,2,5,6,7 She was the daughter of George Frederick URIDGE and Ann Rebecca HARPER.^2,3 In the census of 7 April 1861 at Russell Street, Sydenham, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of George URIDGE.^2,8 Caroline married Edwin DENGATE, son of William DENGATE and Sarah Ann JEWHURST, on 16 June 1872 at St. Peter & St. Paul, Bromley, Kent. At the time she was living in Bromley.^9,3,10,11,12 Caroline URIDGE was named as a beneficiary in William URIDGE's will made on 20 June 1888.¹³ Cousins Caroline and Louisa both married DENGATE brothers.¹⁴
Caroline married Louis Phillip (Luigi) ZANARDI on 4 January 1892 at Sydney, New South Wales.^15,16
Caroline died on 16 November 1901 in Graville, New South Wales.^17,15,16
In a document dated c1905, she is referred to as "Caroline Uridge married Edward Dengate went to Australia 1st March 1874 Had two children by her first husband a daughter Ellen Dengate who died and a son John William Dengate who is alive and resides at Gloucester New South Wales. Caroline Dengate married again to Louis Zanardi and died 16th Nov 1901 leaving two children Margarent Zanardi born in 1888 aged 18 address Nerrigundah P.O. via Mourja N.S.W. and Caterina Zandardi now Barrett born in 1889 aged 17 of same address both therefore infants.¹⁵"


Research Note: Caroline is the great-grandmother of Helen Dell, who is researching her family history.¹⁸

     Elizabeth Hewlett URIDGE was born in 1853 at Sydenham, Kent.^3,4,5 She was baptised on 23 April 1854 at Sydenham, Kent.⁶ She was the daughter of John URIDGE and Sarah DROVER.^1,2 In the census of 7 April 1861 at Prospect Place (Off Wells Road), Sydenham, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of John URIDGE.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 8 Rosmon Street, Lewisham, London, she was listed as the daughter of John URIDGE; a Slater, living with his wife and two daughters. Additionally George COLLINS, Ellen COLLINGS, Ester COLLINGS and Sarah WARWICK were visitors in the house.^8,9
Elizabeth married James HIBBERT in 1878 at Lewisham, London.^2,10
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Rosamund Street, Lewisham, Kent, she was listed as the wife of James HIBBERT (a General Labourer. Also listed as lodgers were James GOSLING, and Charlotte HEWLET).^2,11 Elizabeth Hewlett URIDGE was named as a beneficiary in William URIDGE's will made on 20 June 1888.¹²
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 17 Stanton Square, Sydenham, Kent, she was listed as the wife of James HIBBERT (Unemployed, living with his wife and daughter).¹³
In the census of 31 March 1901 at 39 Porthcawe Road, Lewisham, London, she was listed as the wife of James HIBBERT (a Cabman, living with his wife, and grandson Harold SMITH. Also staying with them was a visitor, Emily POTTER a widow, and her children Ellen and Wallis POTTER.).¹⁴
In a document dated c1905, she is referred to as "(alive) became Mrs Hibbert and resides at 38 Miall Road, Sydenham, Kent, widow (marriage certificate examined).¹⁵"

     Fanny URIDGE was born in 1853 at Lewes, Sussex.³ She was the daughter of George URIDGE and Sarah Gilbert GARDNER.² She was listed in the census of April 1871 at 3 High Street, Southover, Sussex.⁴ Fanny married Edward HILL, son of Edward HILL, on 9 December 1879 at Southover, Lewes, Sussex. By licence, in the presence of George HILL, Kate Adele URIDGE, Rosetta HILL, and William URIDGE.^1,5

     Adèle Alphonsine URIDGE was born in 1854 at Chailey, Sussex.^5,6,3 She was the daughter of James URIDGE and Adele Victorine GIBBINS.^3,4 Adèle Alphonsine URIDGE was baptised on 12 February 1854 at Chailey, Sussex.^7,8 She was listed in the census of 7 April 1861 at Bevern Bridge, Chailey, Sussex.⁴ She was listed in the census of 2 April 1871 at Chailey, Sussex.⁶
Adèle married George HOLMAN, son of Frederick Stedman HOLMAN and Frances PAYNE, on 6 October 1877 at Chailey, Sussex. In the presence of James URIDGE, Arthur HOLMAN, J.S.H. GIBBINS, Emma HOLMAN, Eliza Victorine URIDGE, Adele V. URIDGE & J.G. CALWAY. This was the first of three marriages of George HOLMAN.^9,7,3,10 Adèle Alphonsine URIDGE was listed as the grand-daughter (visitor) of Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND in the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Park Road, Lambeth, Surrey; Two of her children and two grandchildren, were staying with her at the time of the census.^11,12 Adele's death was registered in 1885 in the Lewes registration district.^13,3,14,15

     Charles Clifford URIDGE was the son of William Burker URIDGE and Sarah RANCE.^2,3 Charles was the twin of William Burke URIDGE.^1,4 Charles was born at 11:25 am, on 13 May 1854 at 19 Woodstock Street, St. George Hanover Square, London.^1,5,2 In 1874, Charles at the time of his marriage to Hannah he was a Printer.⁶ In 1874, at the time of their marriage Charles and Hannah lived at 3 Hooper Street, Clerkenwell, London.⁶
Charles married Hannah Marie GIARDELLI, daughter of William GIARDELLI, on 25 December 1874 at The Parish Church of St. James, Clerkenwell, London. witnessed by George Cowley and Harriett Payne.^7,6 He was listed as C. Uridge, the Head of Household in the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Northampton Row, Clerkenwell, London, a Printers Labourer.⁵ In 1890, Charles at the time of his marriage to Sarah he was a Printer.⁸ Charles Clifford URIDGE and Sarah Ann WHEELER lived at 62 Great Bland Street, Newington, London.⁸ Charles married Sarah Ann WHEELER, daughter of George Thomas WHEELER, on 26 December 1890 at St. Saviour, London, a Printer. The marriage was witnessed by John Thomas Payne, and Richard Winter. He was a widower, and she was a spinster, both aged 36.^9,8
Charles married Rebecca POOLE in 1903 in the St. Pancras registration district.¹⁰

     William was the twin of Charles Clifford URIDGE.^1,3
William Burke URIDGE was born on 13 May 1854 at 19 Woodstock Street, St. George Hanover Square, London.^1,4,2 He was the son of William Burker URIDGE and Sarah RANCE.^2,3
William died in 1873 in Hackney, London.⁵

      Margaret Jane REES was also known as Maggie REES.⁵
Margaret Jane REES was born on 16 July 1887 at 39 Catherine Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire.^{6,7,4,8,9,2,10,3} She was the daughter of Cornelius REES and Hannah THOMAS.^1,2,3,4 She was baptised on 28 September 1887 at St. Davids Church, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire.²

In the census of 5 April 1891 at 20 Mill Street, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, she was listed as aged 3 born in Carmarthen, the daughter of Cornelius REES; a General Labourer, living in one room with his wife Hannah, and children Dd. John., Wm Hy., Margt., and Sarah. Cornelius and his children were recorded as speaking both Welsh and English, however his wife Hannah spoke only Welsh.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Deri Terrace, Tylorstown, Ferndale, Glamorganshire, she was listed as aged 14 born in Carmarthen, the daughter of Cornelius REES; an underground Colliery labourer, living with his wife Hannah, and children Henry, Sarah, and "Maggie". The family all spoke Welsh and English.¹¹

As of 29 September 1904, Margaret Jane REES lived at 48 Bradford Street, Caerphilly, Glamorganshire, where her first child, Annie Mary was born.¹² Margaret was the informant on the birth certificate of her daughter, however she did not register the birth until 69 days later on 7 December. She inevitably was fined for not registering the birth before the 42 days statutory limit.^13,12,14 Shortly after the birth, Margaret moved to Cymmer, as at the time of registering her daughter, on 7 December 1904 her address was 80 Trebanog Road, Cymmer, Glamorganshire.¹²
Maggie married Herbert VEASEY, son of Sampson VEASEY and Annie White HILLIER, on 28 April 1905 at the Parish Church, Upton Noble, Somerset.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 she was listed as aged 30 born in Upton Noble, the wife of R:Head of Household. Her particulars showed that had been married 6 years, with 2 children born alive, one still living, and one dead ; a Woodman, living with his wife "Margret", and daughter Annie.¹⁵ On 4 May 1911 at Upton Noble, Somerset, Margaret had their daughter Gwendoline.^16,17,18,19 On 6 June 1913 at Upton Noble, Somerset, Margaret had her daughter Leonora.²⁰ On 24 November 1914 at Upton Noble, Somerset, Margaret had their only son Herbert Reginald.^21,22

As of circa 1919, the family moved to West Woodlands, Longleat, Frome, Somerset they leased the farm "Woodlands". When the owner died they had to leave the farm. Herbert's sister Leonora, and brother-in-law Sidney COLE owned a shop in Manchester and loaned them some money to set up a haberdashery, or draper shop in Carmarthen.^20,23 On 25 July 1924 at 5 Cambrian Place, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Margaret had their youngest daughter Kathleen Hilda.^24,25

As a result of the 1924 "Big Strike", and the miners remaining on strike for a further six months, they lost everything and closed the shop and left Carmarthen. Initially Herbert found a job as a farm labourer in Chetnole, Dorset however this did not work out as he wanted to be his own boss. He then became self-employed.²⁶

In 1927 Margaret and Herbert moved to The Green, Stoford, Yeovil, Somerset. The house still remains and is called "Little Charters". The farm at the corner of the green was owned by Mr Fry. At the left-hand corner of the row of houses was a small general store. The house still remains, however the shop window has been bricked up.²⁷

In Stoford village, there is a small stream with a very picturesque bridge that leads to the adjoining village of Clifton Maybank. My mother recalls that she would ice skate on the stream when it was frozen. One day at the top of hill in Clifton Maybank an airship landed. There was great excitement in the village and everyone rushed up to see it.²⁷ The Wesleyan Methodist chapel where they worshipped three times on a Sunday is still standing but no longer used. My mother recalls that they would go to Weymouth on the annual Sunday School outing. Her mother would dress her in finery, complete with matching shoes.²⁷ Kathleen, her daughter, remembers that they had a big radio and they would sit round and listen to it. One day the local builder's daughter Betty Guppy had birthday wishes read out on the Ovaltinees show and my mother heard it, and the next day Betty, who was in her class at school, was held in great awe by all the children at the school.²⁷

From 1940 to 1958, Herbert leased Vagg Wood, in Chilthorne Domer, and he returned to his Woodman and Hurdlemaker craft, handed down from his forefathers, spanning more than 130 years. Vagg Wood was owned by a farmer,Tommy Marsh, who lived at Lower Vagg Farm. The farmer was also a Justice of the Peace, and later signed the marriage licence request for Kathleen Veasey when she married Reginald Euridge.^28,29,30,31

From 1941, Margaret and Herbert lived at 20 Barnet Close, Yeovil, Somerset. During the war, their youngest daughter Kay with her young family lived with them whilst her husband Red was serving in the Royal Marines.³² Mervyn, their grandson, remembers that between 1943 and 1945, during the war, in the evenings he had to go to his grandparents to shelter from the nearby bombing at Houndscombe Camp. His grandfather had dug a ditch in the backgarden, and then covered it with wood and corrugated iron to protect it from the weather. When there was an air raid they would all clamber into the ditch. The ditch is still there today. Mervyn also recalls one day when they were making their way up from Coronation Avenue to Barnet Close, there was an air raid and the bombs came very close. The air raid warden made them jump over the hedge. Unfortunately there was a pile of manure and both him and his brother Harold were covered in manure. Grandma was furious and they had to be cleaned off before they were allowed in the house. He also remembers that his grandfather rode around in a pony and cart, always laden up with logs.³³

Between 1950 and 1958 they lived in Chilthorne Domer in a cottage at the top of the hill. The cottage is no longer standing, and a new bungalow is built in it's place. After they left the cottage they moved to 50 Little Sammons, Chilthorne Domer.³² Marie, their granddaughter, remembers that on 6 February 1952, the day King George V died, she was visiting her grandparents and cutting the hedge with her grandfather. The large battery-powered radio boomed out three times and they announced "The King is dead, the King is dead".³⁴

Margaret died on 27 June 1958 at 50 Little Sammons, Chilthorne Domer, Somerset, at age 70. The cause of death was:
a) Uraemia;
b) Chronic Interstitial Nephritis and
c) Old Age.
In layman terms this means kidney failure.^35,36 Margaret was buried on 1 July 1958 at the Parish Church of St Mary, Chilthorne Domer, Somerset.³⁷

The obitituary in the local newspaper read:

"Wife of Retired Coalminer - Late Mrs. H. Veasey of Chilthorne Domer
The funeral took place at Chilthorne Domer on Tuesday of Mrs. Margaret Veasey, Little Sammons, Chilthorne Domer who died aged 72.

Mrs Veasey, who had lived at Chilthorne for the past eight years, was the wife of Mrs. Herbert Veasey, a retired coalminer. For 15 years the couple lived at Barnet's Close, Yeovil, where they moved from Stoford. There are four daughters and one son.

A service at Chilthorne Domer Parish Church was conducted by the Rector (Rev. D.R. McKinnon), and Mrs Collins was organist. Internment followed in the churchyard.

Family mourners were: Mr. H. Veasey (husband), Mrs N. Adams (also representing Mr. J. Adams), Mrs K. Eurridge (also representing Sergt. R. Eurridge), Mrs. M. Jukes (also representing Mr. K. Jukes), Mr. and Mrs. C. Chant (sons-in-law and daughters). Mr and Mrs R. Veasey (son and daughter-in-law), Mr W. Moon (stepson), Mr M.C. Chant, Miss I. Adams (grandchildren).
Others present included: Mrs B.M. Stirling, Mrs N. Orouk, Mrs W. Shutler, Mrs H.L. Haylock (friends).

Floral Tributes
Floral tributes were received from: Her loving husband and son, Bert and Bill; Kay, Reg and children; Gwen, Cecil and Stan; Ken and Margaret; Eddie; All the little grandchildren at Darlston, Staffs; Jim, Nora and Rodney; Grandson Reg, Barbara and Robert; All the little grandchildren at Dawlish Warren; Stuart Maidment; Gwen and Jean; Mr and Mrs Whitlock and family; Carpenters Arms; All at Little Sammons Estate.

Mr. Veasey and family thank all friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy and floral tributes. Will they please accept this, the only intimation.
Funeral arrangements were by Messrs. G.H. Cook & Son, Bond Street, Yeovil.³⁷ "


Kathleen, her youngest daughter, describes her mother; as beautiful, always smartly dressed, and adored by her husband. She was extremely houseproud and very hardworking. However, she was devoutly religious, and saw Kay's birth as the "Wrath of God", as it was late in her life after her older children had grown up married and left home, and she subsequently took solace in drink.³² Marie, her granddaughter, recalls that she often stayed with her grandmother and on Saturday nights they would go to the "Carpenters Arms" at the bottom of Vagg Lane. She would sit out in the beer garden and eat crisps and drink "pop", and wait for her grandmother. Later she would help her grandfather put her grandmother to bed. On one occasion granddad was furious as they found that grandmother had hidden some gin in her stone hotwater bottle.³⁴

Research Note: In the 1911 census it implies that they had another child, who had died in infancy. When searching the records, two infants were found that could possibly be this child - Frank Victor G. Veasey, or Edna Veasey, both died in Merthyr Tydfil.^38,39,40

     Herbert's nickname was Bert.³
Herbert VEASEY was born on 2 February 1881 at Upton Noble, Somerset.^4,5 He was the son of Sampson VEASEY and Annie White HILLIER.^2,1 In the census of 3 April 1881 at High Street, Upton Noble, Somerset, he was listed as the son of Sampson VEASY.⁶ And in 5 April 1891, he again was listed as aged 10 born in born in Upton Noble, the son of Sampson VEASEY in the census at Wanstrow Hill Farm, Wanstrow, Somerset; a Woodman, living with his wife Ann, and children Arthur, Leonora, Herbert, and Gilbert.⁷ He was listed in the census of 31 March 1901 at 67 Trebanog, Cymmer, Glamorganshire, boarding with Wyndham Davies. Indexed under the name of Peasey, born in Batcombe, Somerset.⁸
In the 1901 census, Herbert's occupation was given as an underground colliery labourer. Later in 1924, he was recorded as a Coal Hewer.

A coal hewer was, basically, a collier who specialized in taking coal from the coal-face. In a lot of documents he would have been classed as a collier and in others a miner. To get to this level he would have served a form of apprenticeship by working as a "boy" under the guidance of an experienced collier for anything between 3 and 7 years.

In 1904 his future wife, Margaret Rees, whose father was also a Miner, was living in 80 Trebanog Road, Cymmer in the Rhondda Valley, so it is likely that they met whilst he was working and living there.^9,10,11,8

Herbert VEASEY was a Labourer on 28 April 1905 at Upton Noble, Somerset.²
Herbert married Maggie REES, daughter of Cornelius REES and Hannah THOMAS, on 28 April 1905 at the Parish Church, Upton Noble, Somerset.²
In the census of 2 April 1911 Herbert was listed as the Head of Household; a Woodman, living with his wife "Margret", and daughter Annie.¹² Herbert was a Labourer, Woodman at the time of the birth of his first daughter Gwen on 4 May 1911 at Upton Noble, Somerset.¹³ On 6 June 1913 at Upton Noble, Somerset, Herbert had his daughter Leonora.¹⁴ On 24 November 1914 at Upton Noble, Somerset, Herbert his only son Herbert Reginald, was born.^15,16 And similarily, on 24 November 1914, at the time of the birth of his son Herbert he was; a Labourer, Woodman.¹⁵

As of circa 1919, the family moved to West Woodlands, Longleat, Frome, Somerset they leased the farm "Woodlands". When the owner died they had to leave the farm. Herbert's sister Leonora, and brother-in-law Sidney COLE owned a shop in Manchester and loaned them some money to set up a haberdashery, or draper shop in Carmarthen.^14,17
Herbert VEASEY was, at the time of the birth of his daughter Kathleen, a Coal Hewer on 25 July 1924 at Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire.¹⁸

As a result of the 1924 "Big Strike", and the miners remaining on strike for a further six months, they lost everything and closed the shop and left Carmarthen. Initially Herbert found a job as a farm labourer in Chetnole, Dorset however this did not work out as he wanted to be his own boss. He then became self-employed.¹⁰

In 1927 Herbert and Margaret moved to The Green, Stoford, Yeovil, Somerset. The house still remains and is called "Little Charters". The farm at the corner of the green was owned by Mr Fry. At the left-hand corner of the row of houses was a small general store. The house still remains, however the shop window has been bricked up.¹⁹ In 1930, at the time of the marriage of his daughter Gwen, Herbert was a Farmer.²⁰ He witnessed the marriage of his daughter Cecil Henry CHANT and Gwendoline VESEY on 22 March 1930 at Parish Church, Leigh, Dorset; Their first-born died shortly after she was born, however they went on to have another 11 children.^{21,22,23,20,24,25}

From 1940 to 1958, Herbert leased Vagg Wood, in Chilthorne Domer, and he returned to his Woodman and Hurdlemaker craft, handed down from his forefathers, spanning more than 130 years. Vagg Wood was owned by a farmer,Tommy Marsh, who lived at Lower Vagg Farm. The farmer was also a Justice of the Peace, and later signed the marriage licence request for Kathleen Veasey when she married Reginald Euridge.^26,27,28,29

From 1941, Herbert and Margaret lived at 20 Barnet Close, Yeovil, Somerset. During the war, their youngest daughter Kay with her young family lived with them whilst her husband Red was serving in the Royal Marines.³⁰ Mervyn, their grandson, remembers that between 1943 and 1945, during the war, in the evenings he had to go to his grandparents to shelter from the nearby bombing at Houndscombe Camp. His grandfather had dug a ditch in the backgarden, and then covered it with wood and corrugated iron to protect it from the weather. When there was an air raid they would all clamber into the ditch. The ditch is still there today. Mervyn also recalls one day when they were making their way up from Coronation Avenue to Barnet Close, there was an air raid and the bombs came very close. The air raid warden made them jump over the hedge. Unfortunately there was a pile of manure and both him and his brother Harold were covered in manure. Grandma was furious and they had to be cleaned off before they were allowed in the house. He also remembers that his grandfather rode around in a pony and cart, always laden up with logs.³¹

Between 1950 and 1958 they lived in Chilthorne Domer in a cottage at the top of the hill. The cottage is no longer standing, and a new bungalow is built in it's place. After they left the cottage they moved to 50 Little Sammons, Chilthorne Domer.³⁰ Marie, their granddaughter, remembers that on 6 February 1952, the day King George V died, she was visiting her grandparents and cutting the hedge with her grandfather. The large battery-powered radio boomed out three times and they announced "The King is dead, the King is dead".³² After the death of his wife, in June 1958, Herbert moved to live with his youngest daughter Kay, and son-in-law Red. at Briar Hill, Dawlish Warren, Devon.^33,34,35

When Herbert's grandchildren, Derek and Irena, married they went to Upton Noble for an evening celebration. Herbert met up with old friends and he did a clog dance with them.³⁶ Herbert died in 1968 aged 86, and was cremated in Taunton, Somerset.^37,36



Research Note: In the 1911 census it implies that they had another child, who had died in infancy. When searching the records, two infants were found that could possibly be this child - Frank Victor G. Veasey, or Edna Veasey, both died in Merthyr Tydfil.^38,39,40

     Emma Alice EURIDGE was born on 16 January 1846 at Eynsford, Kent.^4,2 She was the daughter of Mary Anne EURIDGE.^2,1,3 Emma appeared in the census of 30 March 1851 at The Union Workhouse, West Hill, Dartford, Kent. In the 1851 census there were 104 male, and 84 female paupers together with 3 male and 2 female officers.⁵
Emma married John Jeriah Ezra LOWTHER on 26 March 1866 at West Hackney, Middlesex.^1,6,3
Emma died on 26 February 1924 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, at the age of 78.¹

Research Note: Information on the 1871-1901 census is available - to be included at a later date.

     John was born on 19 March 1842 at Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire, or Birchwood, Staffordshire.^4,1,2,5 He was the son of Samuel HARPER and Mary POTTS.^3,2 John HARPER was baptised on 15 May 1842 at Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire.⁶ At the time of their marrige in November 1868, John and Mary lived at Winshill, Staffordshire.³
John married Mary HARTSHORNE, daughter of Henry HARTSHORNE and Martha APPLEBY, on 24 November 1868 at the Holy Trinity Church, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The marriage was witnessed by Thomas and Ellen BEIGHTON.^7,1,3,8 As of between 1880 and 1881, John HARPER lived at 28 Dale Street, Burton Extra, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.^7,9 In the census of 3 April 1881 at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, John was listed as aged 38 born in Birchwood, the Head of Household; a Plumbers Labourer, living with his wife Mary and children Martha, Fanny, and Emily E.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 at 28 Dale Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, John was listed as aged 48 born in Abbots Bromley, the Head of Household; a Plumbers Labourer, living with his wife Mary and daughters Fanny and Emily.¹⁰
In the census of 31 March 1901 at Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, John was listed as the Head of Household; a Plumbers Labourer, living with his wife Mary and youngest daughter Emily A.⁴

     Thomas WIMHURST was born in 1809 at Battle, Sussex.^2,3
Thomas married Mercy SHOEBRIDGE on 10 July 1831 at St. Mary Magdalene, Woolwich, London.
They had 10 children, James (b1833), Mary (b1834), William (b1837), Elizabeth (b1839), Emma (1841-1876), Francis (b1844), Thomas (b1846), Mercy (b1848), Ann (b1850), George (b1853).^2,4
In the census of 7 April 1861 at Sarwells Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent, Thomas was listed as the Head of Household; a Fly Driver [Coachman], living with his wife Mercy, and children Francis, Ann, and George.^3,2
Thomas died on 23 February 1863 in Sevenoaks, Kent.^2,5

Research Note: More information on this family is available from Mark Standing, who is researching this family.⁶

     Arthur EURIDGE was born in 1850 at Blackfriars, Southwark, London.^5,1,6,7,8 He was the son of William EURIDGE and Maria FLUDDER.^2,3,4 In the census of 30 March 1851 at 133 Mitre Street, Waterloo Road,, Lambeth, London, he was listed as the son of William EWRIDGE.⁹ In the census of 7 April 1861 at 3 High Street, Clapham, London, he was listed as aged 11 born in Southwark Surrey, the nephew of Peace? INGLIS.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 6 Union Terrace, Newington, London, he was listed as a Salesman, aged 21 born in Southwark Surrey, the son of William EURIDGE.¹¹
Arthur married Jane Amelia HOBBS in 1872 at St. Saviour Southwark, London.¹² In 1893, at the time of their son's baptism, Arthur and Jane lived in Union Terrace, Stoke Newington, London; Occupation: Cashier.¹³ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 7 Warner Street, St. George, Southwark, London, he was listed as a Cashier, and the son of William EURIDGE. He, and his wife Jane A., and son William W., were living with his parents.^2,14 Arthur made a will dated 24 June 1886 at 7 Warner Street, New Kent Road, London, London, witnessed by Alfred John WRIGHT and Richard PARSONS.^15,16 In the census of 5 April 1891 at 7 Warner Street, Southwark, London, Arthur was listed as aged 41 born in Christchurch Surrey, the Head of Household; a Cashier, living with his wife Jane, son William W., and father William, and mother Maria. Also listed in the same house was Henry & Annie Ward, and their son Thomas H.^17,14 In the census of 31 March 1901 at Southwark, London, Arthur was listed as aged 51 born in Blackfriars, the Head of Household; a Commercial Clerk, living with his wife Jane A., and son William W., and widowed father William. Also listed in the same house was Henry & Annie Ward, and their son Thomas H, a Clerk to Surgical Instrument Maker.^18,14 Arthur was Tax Collector's Clerk in 1902.¹⁵ William EURIDGE's estate was probated to Arthur EURIDGE on 16 January 1903 in London, London.^15,16
Arthur died on 10 August 1913 in 37 Woodland Terrace, Charlton, London.^1,15 The 1913 Will index shows: "Arthur EURIDGE of 37 Woodland Terrace, Charlton, Kent Died 10 August 1913 Probate London 5 September to Jane Amelia EURIDGE widow Effects £2101 4s 3d.¹⁵" His estate was probated on 5 September 1913 in London, London.^15,16

     Charles EURIDGE was born in 1851.^2,1
Charles died in 1919 in Islington, London.¹

     George URIDGE's birth was registered in 1859 in the Islington registration district.³ He was the son of John EURIDGE and Ann NEWTON.^1,2 In the census of 7 April 1861 at 6 Campden Passage, Islington, London, he was listed as aged 2 born in Bloomsbury, the son of John EURIDGE.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 4 Middle Row, Islington, London, he was listed as aged 12 born in Islington, the son of John EURIDGE.⁵
George married Annie WOODYER, daughter of John WOODYER, on 1 June 1884 at The Parish Church, Islington, London. Witnessed by William GUY and ... WOODYER. They were married on the same day as George's sister Louise EURIDGE.^6,1,7 At the time of their marriage, George and Annie lived at 8 Little Cross Street, Islington, London and George was a Porter.¹ George and his brother Harry probably married sisters, Annie Woodyer and Mary Ann Woodyer.⁸ George EURIDGE witnessed the marriage of William Ernest REARDON and Emily EURIDGE on 5 June 1892 at The Catholic Church of St John the Evangelist, Islington, London.^9,10
George's death was registered in 1892 in the Islington registration district.¹¹

     Charles EURIDGE's birth was registered in 1860 in the Dartford registration district.² He was baptised on 29 April 1860 at Eynsford, Kent.¹ He was the son of Thomas EURIDGE and Jane EASTWOOD.¹ Charles died in infancy in 1862.^3,4 Charles was buried on 1 June 1862 at Eynsford, Kent.⁵

     Jane Ann EURIGE's birth was registered in 1862 in the Islington registration district.³ She was the daughter of John EURIDGE and Ann NEWTON.² In the census of 2 April 1871 at 4 Middle Row, Islington, London, she was listed as aged 8 born in Islington, the daughter of John EURIDGE.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 12 Gibson Square, Islington, London, she was listed as a General Domestic servant of Joseph WESSELS.⁴
Jane married Robert Thomas PERKINS in 1886 at Islington, London.⁵

     Emma Eliza EURIDGE died in infancy in 1865 at Islington, London.²
Emma Eliza EURIDGE was born in 1865 at Islington, London.¹

     John William EURIDGE was born in 1865 at Newington, Surrey.^1,4 He was the son of John EURIDGE and Mary Ann RAYNER.^2,3 In the census of 2 April 1871 at Elim Street, Bermondsey, London, he was listed as aged 5 born in Newington, the son of John EURIDGE.⁵
John died on 5 February 1885 in 91 New Kent Road, St. Saviour Southwark, London.^6,2

     Harry EURIDGE was born on 28 April 1866 at Islington, London.^1,3 He was the son of John EURIDGE and Lucy HOLLIS.^2,3 In the census of 2 April 1871 at 4 Middle Row, Islington, London, he was listed as aged 5 born in Islington, the son of John EURIDGE.⁴ Harry and his brother George probably married sisters, Annie Woodyer and Mary Ann Woodyer.² Harry was a Porter in 1888.² Harry and Mary Ann WOODYER lived at 184 Downham Road, Islington, London.²
Harry married Mary Ann WOODYER, daughter of John WOODYER, on 2 January 1888 at St. John the Baptist, Islington, London. Witnessed by ? and Louisa Elliott.^5,2 Harry EURIDGE witnessed the marriage of Agnes EURIDGE and Frederick John OSBORN on 25 December 1890 at St. James Church, Islington, London.^6,7
In the census of 5 April 1891 at 72 St. Peters Street, Islington, London, Henry was listed as the Head of Household; a Grocer's Assistant living with his wife Mary A.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 he was at the same address as his mother and step father, Frederick BARRON, but enumerated as a different household.⁸ His wife, Mary, died in 1892 in the Islington registration district.⁹ As of 1899, Harry EURIDGE lived at 14 Astey's Row, Essex Road, Islington, London.¹⁰ Harry was a General Labourer in 1899.¹⁰
Harry married Alice Jane BRANDON, daughter of Charles James BRANDON and Emma Augusta (?), on 8 July 1899 at The Register Office, Islington, London. Witnessed by O.C. Maitland and M.M. Brandon.^11,10 Harry's death was registered in 1900 in the London City registration district.¹²

     William EURIDGE was born on 21 May 1836 in Southwark, London.^2,4 He was the son of William EURIDGE and Elizabeth DOUGHTY.^1,3,2 In the census of 7 June 1841 at Virginia Row, St Matthew Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets, London, he was listed as aged 5 born in Middlesex, assumed to be the son of William EURIDGE.⁵ He was baptised on 15 March 1846 at St. George the Martyr, Southwark, London.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at 5 Mint Street, St. George, Southwark, London, he was listed as Learning Boot Making, aged 14 born in Bethnal Green, the son of William EURIDGE.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 at 12 Mint Street, St. George, Southwark, London, he was listed as a Shoemaker, aged 23 born in Bethnal Green, the son of William EURIDGE.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 at 5 King Street, St. Bartholomew the Great, London, he was listed as a Bootmaker, aged 35 born in Bethnal Green, the son of William EURIDGE.⁸ William EURIDGE was at the time of his marriage a Bootmaker.¹ As of 14 January 1894, William EURIDGE and Emily Jane PHILLIPS lived at 16 Arkley Crescent, Walthamstow, Essex.¹ William married Emily Jane PHILLIPS, daughter of Thomas PHILLIPS, on 14 January 1894 at The Parish Church of St. Saviour, Walthamstow, Essex. The marriage was witnessed by George Daniel PURRFLEET and Lily Louisa PURRFLEET.^9,1
William died in 1906 in West Ham, Essex.⁴