The Children of William Baker & Hester Ponting.

Hester Ponting was baptised on 10 June 1775 at Berkeley, daughter of William Ponting of Hamsfield (Chapter 2).

Hester married William Baker on 2 May 1803 in Berkeley. Both are described as "of this parish". Both signed the register. The witnesses were William Baker, Elizabeth Ponting and Henry Clark. 

William Baker had been baptised at Berkeley on 13 May 1782. He was the son of William Baker, yeoman of Clapton. His mother was Sarah Neale who died on 14 March 1794. He had a sister Mary Baker who was baptised on 20 December 1785 at Berkeley. She married Daniel Long on 22 December 1808 at Berkeley (see below).

William and Hester had six sons and four daughters

• William Baker. Baptised 12 June 1805 at Berkeley.
  
• Sarah Baker. Baptised 19 March 1806 at Berkeley
• Hester Baker, Baptised 19 May 1807 at Berkeley
  
• George Baker. Baptised 2 January 1809 at Berkeley
  
• Henry Baker. Baptised 15 November 1809 at Berkeley. Buried 24 March 1810 at Berkeley
  
• Elizabeth Baker. Baptised 15 April 1812 at Berkeley.
  
• Henry Baker. Baptised 29 September 1813 at Berkeley
• Charles Baker. Baptised 28 February 1815 at Berkeley.
  
• Samuel Baker. Baptised 31 August 1817 at Berkeley. .
  
• Fanny Russell Baker. Baptised 7 February 1821 at Berkeley.
  

Other researchers suggest William and Hester had a daughter Mary Baker (who later married William Vizard Foxwell - see below). Later census returns suggest that William Vizard Foxwell's wife Mary (sometimes Mary Ann) had been born between 1802 and 1804 in Berkeley. I have traced what I think is Mary's baptism in Berkeley. She was baptised on 12 November 1803, "the daughter of William Baker of Ham". When William and Hester's later children are born William is described as a "dairyman" "from Woodford" so I am not yet convinced. This would mean that Hester was pregnant when she got married (though this was not unusual).

William Baker died on 5 February 1834 aged 52 and was buried at Hill on 9 February 1834 and his wife Hester on 15 January 1846 aged 70 and was buried in Hill on 22 January 1846.

Hester Baker share a grave with William's mother, Sarah Baker who died 14 March 1794 aged 37. The memorial inscription tells that Sarah Baker she was the wife of William Baker (senior) of Clapton, Berkeley and the daughter of Daniel Neale & Sarah Neale. Sarah's father Daniel Neale is also buried there. He died on 10 June 1779 aged 59 years old.

Also commemorated is Thomas Baker who died on 24 April 1857 aged 1 year and 3 months, the son of Samuel & Ann Baker of Hill, who was William and Hester Baker's grandson (see below) and William Baker Long, the son of Daniel & Mary Long of Clapton and grandson of William Baker. This appears to be the grandson of William and Sarah Baker, who would have been William and Hester's nephew.

Of their surviving children:

William Baker and Elizabeth King.

William Baker was baptised 12 June 1805 at Berkeley, son of William Baker, dairyman of Woodford.

William Baker Jnr married Elizabeth King on 12 February 1831 at Berkeley. Both give their residence as Berkeley. The witnesses were Elizabeth Cox, Robert Cox, Henry Clarke.

William and Elizabeth had three children baptised at Rockhampton. On each occasion William is described as "yeoman" of Rockhampton.

• John King Baker. Baptised 27 January 1833.
  
• William Neale Baker. Baptised 31 August 1834.
  
• Elizabeth Baker. Baptised 25 September 1836.  Elizabeth died when she was just 6 months old and was buried 18 February 1837 at Rockhampton
  

In 1861 56 year old William and 66 year old Elizabeth were living at Hill with their 38 year old son John K Baker. William is described as a farmer of 16 acres.

In 1871 William was farming Mazarine Farm in Hill, a farm of 16 acres with his wife Elizabeth and their 30 year old son John.

Elizabeth Baker of Hill died aged 77 and was buried at Rockhampton on 5 October 1871.

John King Baker of Hill was buried at Rockhampton on 28 January 1878. He was 45 years old when he died (Reg Gen March Qtr 1868 Thornbury 6a 148)

So by 1881 William had lost both his wife, his eldest son and his daughter and he is living with his lodger 26 year old John Long, but he is still at Mazarine Farm, and still farming 15 acres.

William Baker of Hill died on 12 April 1885 aged 81 and was buried at Rockhampton.

Willim and Elizabeth's only surviving son William Neale Baker seems to have lived with his widowed Aunt. In 1851 he is living with Sarah Williams (see below) at Gelly Bear, Marshfield, Monmouthshire. In 1861 and 1871 William is still living with Sarah. In 1861 he is employed as a farm bailiff and by 1871 34 year old William is described as a farmer. Nothing further has been found of William, but it seems likely that he never married.

Sarah Williams nee Baker.

Sarah Baker was baptised on 19 March 1806 at Berkeley, daughter of William Baker of Woodford, dairyman.

Sarah married William Williams at St Andrews, Clifton on 10 October 1837.  William was a farmer, of full age, from Chepstow. His father was also William Williams, a mariner. Sarah from Clifton was also of full age. Her father William Baker is described as a butcher! Whilst this doesn't seem correct, later census confirm that this was "our" Sarah, as does the marriage of Sarah's sister Fanny Russell Baker in 1848 (see below).

William Williams had died by 1851 when the census shows Sarah Williams, widow, aged 42 is living at Gelly Bear Marshfield, Monmouthshire where she is a farmer of 66 acres employing 3 men. The census confirms that she was born in Berkeley. Living with her is her sister Elizabeth Baker, aged 35, born Berkeley (see below) and her nephew William N Baker, aged 16, born Rockhampton (see above). .

In 1861 55 year old Sarah Williams is still farming at Gelly Bear. Living with her is her 24 year old nephew William N Baker, a farm bailiff.

Still at Gelly Bear in 1871, Sarah Williams a 65 year old widow, a farmer of 70 acres with the help of 4 labourers. She is living with her nephew, 34 year old William N Baker and her nieces 16 year old Elizabeth Timothy and 14 year old Mary J Timothy (see below).

Sarah Williams died in 1875. 

Hester Lewis nee Baker

Hester Baker was baptised 19 May 1807 at Berkeley, daughter of William Baker, dairyman of Woodford.

Hester married George Lewis on 6 November 1838 in Michaelstone-y-Fedw, Monmouthshire. Both were of full age. George was a servant, the son of John Lewis, labourer. Hester was (quite surprisingly), a dairymaid, the daughter of William Baker, farmer. 

George and Hester had five children:

• Fanny Lewis. Born 1841 in Marshfield
  
• Elizabeth Lewis. Born 1843 in Marshfield.
  
• Sarah Lewis. Born 1847
  
• Sophia Lewis. Born 1847. Sophia died in 1848
• George Lewis. Born 1850
  
• John Lewis. Born 8 April 1852. Baptised 28 April 1853 in Marshfield, aged 1. George was a farmer of "Great House Farm". Was this "our" John? 
  

In 1851 the family were living at Tyn Mawr Farm, Marshfield, Monmouthshire where George was a farmer of 96 acres employing 3 men and 1 boy. George's age is given at 34. His wife was 38, 4 years his senior. The census confirms that she was born in Berkeley! In 1861 and 1871 the family are still at the same address. In 1861, their nephew George Baker, a 19 year old grocer was visiting. In 1871 George is farming 115 acres employing 1 man and 1 boy.

See History of Ty-Mawr Farm (lime.org.uk). 

George and Hester's daughter Sarah Lewis of Tyn Mawr Farm died aged 21 and was buried on 22 April 1868 at Llantherine. 

Hester Lewis died on 11 September 1878 aged 75 (Reg Gen March Qtr 1878 11a 115).

In 1881 George Lewis senior was living with his son George at Goitra Farm, St Mellons, Monmouthshire (see below).

George Lewis died in 1894 aged 75 (Reg Gen March Qtr 1894 Newport M 11a 127)

The following is known about George and Hester's remaining children,

• Fanny Jones nee Lewis

In 1861 George and Hester's daughter Fanny Lewis was 20 years old and was still living with her parents. She is described as a "farmers daughter". 

Fanny is believed to have married Thomas Jones in 1866. Later censuses show that Thomas had been born in 1833 in Marshfield

In 1871 they were living in Gaitre, St Mellon where Thomas, aged 38, was farming 74 acres. They had two servants. 

In 1881 they were in Blackstown, Marshfield and Thomas now aged 48 was a labourer. They had four children. John Lewis, a 28 year old labourer was visiting. Was this Fanny's brother? 

• John Jones. Born 1872 in St Mellons.
• George Watkin Jones. Born 12 February 1874 in St Mellons
• William B Jones. Born 1875 in St Mellons. 
• Robert Edward Jones. Born 1878 in St Mellons. 

In 1891 they are still at Marshfield. Thomas and sons George and William were all agricultural labourers. In 1901 they were still in Marshfield, but Thomas, now 68 was an auxiliary postman. All the children had left home. In 1911 they are living at Marshfield P.O. Thomas, aged 78 is once again described as a general labourer, and Fanny, aged 69 is a subpostmistress. They had been married 45 years, had four children, one of which had died. 

In 1921 "Fanny Baker Jones", now 79 and a widow is living with her son George Watkin Jones and his family at Groes-Fâch, Marshfield. George, aged 47 was a market gardener working on his own account.  

Fanny Jones died in 1928 in Newport. 

Nothing more is known about Thomas and Fanny's son John Jones, after 1891 when "John Thomas Jones", aged 19 and born St Mellons was a general servant working for Robert Lloyd, a 47 year old Baptist minister and his family at Marshfield.   

Thomas and Fanny's son George Watkin Jones married Amy Catherine Morgan in 1896 in Marshfield. In 1901 they were living at Blacktown Cottage, Marshfield where 27 year old George was a railway platelayer. Their daughter was four years old. Thomas Lowman, a 31 year old widower, a railway ticket collector was boarding with them. In 1911 they were living at Groes-Fach, Marshfield and 37 year old George was a market gardener. They now had two children,

• Annie May Jones. Born 22 October 1896 in Marshfield. Annie married John Thomas Spinks in 1919 in Newport Market.  In 1921 they were living at Groes-Fâch, Marshfield. John, aged 31 was an elementary school teacher. Annie was on home duties. Their eldest daughter had been born. In 1939 they were living in "Trebethine", Commercial Road, Bedwan and Machen when John was a head teacher in a council school. They had two children. John Thomas Spinks died in 1969, aged 80 years. Annie May Spinks died in 1972 aged 75 years.
• Cyril John Jones. Born 22 September 1905 in Newport. Cyril married Florence Thelma Fursey in 1931. In 1939 they were farming with Cyril's parents (see below). Cyril John Jones died in 1977. Florence Thelma Jones died in 1979.  

In 1921 George and Amy were still living at Groes-Fâch, Marshfield. George, aged 47 was a market gardener working on his own account. Amy, aged 44 was on home duties. Their son Cyril John Jones, aged 15, was a junior clerk for Wentworth Price Gadsby Chartered Accountants. George's 79 year old widowed mother was living with them.   In  1939 George and Amy are at Mardy Farm, Magor and St Mellons and George is now farming with his son Cyril and his wife. Quite a varied career!! George Watkin Jones of Trebetherne, Machen died on 12 September 1950. Probate was granted to Amy May Spinks (wife of John Thomas Spinks) and Cyril John Jones, auctioneer. 

Nothing more is known about Thomas and Fanny's son William B Jones after 1891 when he is a 16 year old living with his parents.  

Thomas and Fanny's son Robert Edward Jones married Annie J, in 1899. In 1901 they were living in New Row, Marshfield and 23 year old Robert was a postman. Their eldest daughter had been born.  In 1911 they were still living at Marshfield and Robert remained a postman. They had two daughters

• Elizabeth Annetta Jones. Born 1899 in Marshfield. 
• Gladys Fanny Jones. Born 1904 in Marshfield. 

Nothing is known about the family after 1911. 

• Elizabeth Jones formerly Emerson nee Lewis

The 1871 census suggests that George and Hester's daughter Elizabeth Lewis had married, and was now Elizabeth Emerson. She was staying with her parents George and Hester Lewis in Marshfield with her children, Sarah, aged 2 and George aged 6 months.

In all it seems Elizabeth had four children with her first husband, Joseph Emerson

• Sarah Lewis Emerson, born 1868 in St Woollos (Reg Gen Dec Qtr. 1868 Newport M 11a 174). 
  
• George Emerson, born 1870 in St Woollos (Reg Gen Dec Qtr. 1870 Newport M 11a 145). Died 1876 aged 6 (Reg Gen Dec Qtr. 1876 Newport M 11a 122). 
  
• Esther Ann Emerson, born 1872 in Llantarnam (Reg Gen June Qtr. 1872 Newport M 11a 214)
  
• Rosa Fanny Emerson, born 22 July 1874 in St Woollos (Reg Gen Sept Qtr. 1874 Newport M 11a 208)
  

But by 1881 she had been widowed and had remarried in 1880 in Newport (Reg Gen March 1880 Newport M 11a 250). Her second husband was Henry Jones. Henry had been born around 1856 in Llantarnam, Monmouth.

In 1881 34 year old Elizabeth Jones and her 25 year old husband Henry were living at Grosweh Farm, St Woollos, Monmouthshire, where Henry was farming 89 acres. With them were Elizabeth's surviving children from her first marriage and their son Reginald James Jones, aged 4 months.

In 1891 they were they were still at Grosweh Farm. Henry was a farmer, Their son Reginald was 10 years old. Daughters Esther, aged 19, now a dressmaker and Rosa, aged 16, a milliner? remained at home. 

Nothing further has been traced of Henry and Elizabeth Jones or Joseph and Elizabeth's daughter Sarah Lewis Emerson.

Joseph and Elizabeth's daughter Esther Ann Emerson married Harry John Charles Evans in 1899 (Reg Gen Dec Qtr. 1899 Newport M 11a 396). In 1901 was living at 37, Eton Road, Newport where 28 year old Harry is employed as a clerk. The 1901 Kelly's directory shows Harry John Charles Evans at Windsor House, Eton Road, Newport. In 1911 they were living at 47, Tunnel Terrace, Newport and Harry was a "wine and spirit merchant traveller". They had two children:

• Madeline Mullis Evans. Born 1 December 1902 at Newport.  Madeline married Frederick Clifton Winter in 1931 in Newport Market. In 1939 they were living at 41, Coalway Road, Wolverhampton and Frederick was the assistant county dental surgeon.   Frederick Clifton Winter of 61, Rosley Bank, Stafford died on 15 October 1962 at the General Infirmary, Stafford. Probate was granted to his widow. Madeline Mullis Winter of 11, Kingsley Road, Stafford died on 17 April 1981. 
• Avril Estella Evans. Born 16 April 1910 at Newport. 

I can find no trace of the family in the 1921 census at the present time. In 1939 Harry and Esther were living at 53, Caerau Road, Newport where Harry was the manager of a wine and spirit store. Their daughter Avril remained at home and was a chiropodist. Harry John Charles Evans of 53, Caerau Road, Newport died on 14 March 1941. Probate was granted to his widow Esther Ann Evans. Tom Herbert Noot, chartered accountant and Frederick William Robertson, ophthalmic optician. Esther may have died in 1949 in Leicestershire.

Joseph and Elizabeth's younger daughter, Rosa Fanny Emerson married Frank Arthur John Addis on 4 April 1899 at St Woollos. Frank was a 28 year old shop assistant, son of Edward Addis, clerk Rosa was 24 years old, the daughter of Joseph Emerson, deceased. 

In 1901 Frank and Rosa were living in Bolton Road, Newport, Monmouthshire where Frank was an Ironmongers Clerk. Their son was 11 months old. In 1911 Rosa was living at 33 Curzon Road, Southport with "private means". She is shown as being married although it is unclear where Frank was at the time. They had three children:

• John Emerson Addis. Born on 1 May 1900 in Newport, Monmouthshire. John married Edna. In 1939 they were living at 267, Norwood Road, Lambeth. Frank was an aero engineer fitter. Edna was a stenographer in the surgical instrument trade. John died in 1970 in Southport.
• Freda Eileen Addis. Born 5 March 1903 in Newport. Freda married William Ewart Crook in 1927 in Southport. They had one daughter. William Ewart Crook of 1, Lethbridge Road, Southport died on 20 April 1931 at 15, Leicester Street, Southport. Probate was granted to Freda Eileen Crook, widow. Freda remarried on 19 August 1935 in Southport. Her second husband was Richard Sutton. They had a son. In 1939 they were living in 8, Derwent Avenue,  Southport. Richard was a traveller in food products. Freda was on unpaid domestic duties. Richard Sutton of 9A Manchester Road, Southport died on 19 April 1976 in Southport. Freda is believed to have died on 13 June 1976 in Southport.
• Betty Addis. Born 10 July 1913 in Ormskirk, Lancashire.  Betty married Eric Buck in 1938 in Southport.  In 1939 they were living at 52, Rowan Road, Sutton Coldfield and Eric was a technical sales rep for IC Industries. Eric Buck died in 1996 in Birmingham. 

In 1921 they were living at 33, Curgon Road, Southport, Lancashire. Frank was a 50 year old commercial traveller in "tender and grate work" for James Smellie Ltd, Ivanhoe Works, Dudley.  Rosa, aged 45 was on home duties. Son John, aged 21 was in the hid and skin trade working for City Hide and Skin Company, Preston. Daughter Freda, aged 18, was a part time student of music and voice production. Daughter Betty, aged 8 was at school, whole time.  In 1939 Frank and Rosa were living at Turning Lane, West Lancashire. Frank was a "traveller ironmongery hardware, builders merchant". Frank A J Addis died in 1944 (Reg Gen March 1944 Southport 8b 863). Rosa Fanny Addis died in 1949 (Reg Gen March 1949 Bolton 10b 775). 

Henry and Elizabeth's son Reginald James Jones married Edith Gertrude Gregory in 1905 (Reg Gen March 1905 Newport 11a 241). In 1911 they were living at 12 Turnstyle Avenue, Rhonnda. Reginald, aged 30 was an engineer in charge (plumber) for the Local Government Board. Edith's brother and sister, Charles Gregory, 17, a furniture salesman and Mary Caroline Gregory, 14 were living with them. Reginald and Edith had four children.   

• Evelyn May Jones. Born 3 February 1907 in Pontypool and baptised on 27 February 1907. Evelyn may have died in 2000 in Pontypridd. 
• Clarice Edith Jones. Born 1911 in Pontypridd. 
• Ronald Lewis Jones. Born 16 August 1914 in Pontypridd. 
• Dorothy May Jones. Born 1918 in Pontypridd.

In 1921 Reginald and Edith were living at 119, Partridge Road, Llwynypia, Rhondda. Reginald was a 41 year old plumber and hot water fitter for Pontypridd Board of Governors. Edith was a 38 year old housewife, Evelyn was 14 years old and described as "at home", Clarice and Ronald were at school "whole time".  I can find no further trace of the family. 

• George Lewis and Mary Jane Timothy

George and Hester's son George Lewis married Mary Jane Timothy on 11 April 1872 at Marshfield, Newport. George was a 22 year old farmer, son of George Lewis, farmer. Mary Jane Timothy, 18 years old, was the daughter of James Timothy and Fanny Russell Timothy nee Baker (see below) and so George and Mary Jane were cousins.

In 1881, George, aged 32 and Mary Jane living at Goitra Farm, St Mellons, Monmouthshire where George was farming 78 acres employing two labourers. They had two children

• Florence Janetta Lewis. Born 25 September 1877 in St Mellons. Baptised 16 December 1877 in Rockfield, the daughter of George and Mary Jane Lewis of Goitre, farmer. 
  
• Ivor Edgar Lewis. Born 1880 in St Mellons. Baptised 11 April 1880 at St Mellons, the son of George and Mary Jane Lewis of Goitre, farmer.
  

Also at the address was George's widowed father, 66 year old George Lewis, a retired farmer.

In 1891, the family were still at Goitra Farm. A further son had been born 

• Charles Arthur Lewis. Born 1881 in St Mellons. He was baptised on 4 June 1881 at St Mellons, son of George and Mary Jane Lewis of Goitre, farmer. 

In 1901 and 1911 George and Mary Jane were still at Goitra Farm. In 1901 only Ivor Edgar Lewis, aged 21, farmers son and "Florrie G Lewis", aged 23 remained at home.  Also listed are William Harwood, aged 28, waggoner on the farm and Alice Baines, aged 18, a general domestic servant. The 1911 census shows that they had been married 38 years and had four children of which one had died. Florence is the only child still at home and her occupied as "farmers daughter, dairy work".  Frederick John Church, a 27 year old farm labourer and Lilian Wise, a 14 year old general servant are also at the address. 

In 1921 George and Mary Jane were still at Goitra Farm, St Mellons. Monmouthshire. George, now 71 was still farming. Mary Jane, aged 67, was on home duties, as was daughter Florence Janetta Lewis, aged 43. There were three farm servants, aged 58, 20 and 17 living with them.  

Nothing more is known about George Lewis or his wife Mary Jane Lewis.  

In 1911 and 1921 George and Mary Jane's daughter Florence Janetta Lewis was aged 33 and 43 was still living with her parents at Goitre Farm. In 1939 Florence J Lewis was living at Plab Coedymyystwr, Penybont where she was working as a housekeeper for Rose H Williams, "private means", Eliot Crawshaw Williams, author, J. P. and Lt Colonel (retired), and Leslie C Williams, engineer. She is one of five staff listed as well as the chauffeur/gardener and his wife who were living above the garage. Florence Janetta Lewis of Dolgally Caerau Crescent, Newport died on 3 October 1965 at St Woollos Hospital, Newport. Probate was granted to Clifford Leslie Lewis, district manager. 

George and Mary Jane's son Ivor Edgar Lewis married Elizabeth Harriet Davies on 1 June 1910. This photo of Ivor Edgar was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Louisa Chaplin.

In 1911 Ivor and Elizabeth were living at Woodland, St Mellons. Ivor is described as "farmers son working on farm". Their eldest daughter had been born. They had at least ten children, including,

• Evelyn Maud Lewis. Born 16 September 1910 at St Mellons. In 1939 Evelyn was living at 3, Herbert Avenue, Risca with her brother H Edgar Lewis. She was described as a domestic servant seeking work. Several other siblings were living with them. Evelyn died on 1 February 1940. 
• Winifred Mary Lewis. Born 20 October 1911 in St Mellons. Winifred married Leo Francis Constantine Ericson in 1934 in Newport Market. In 1939 they were living at  4, Malvern Terrce, Risca and Leo was an electric machine driver in the steel casting pit at Pontyminster Steel Works. They had two children. Leo died in 1974 in Newport. Mary Winifred Ericson died in 1992 in Newport.
• Clifford Leslie Lewis. Born 21 October 1912 in St Mellons. Clifford married Rosalie Evans on 19 November 1940 in Risca.. Rose E Lewis died in 1940 in Bedwelty. Clifford died in 2001 in Gwent.
• Edgar Harold Lewis. Born 13 December 1913 in St Mellons. In 1939 "H Edgar Lewis" was living at 3, Herbert Avenue, Risca. He was single and a housepainter. Possibly five of his siblings were living with him, but some of the entries are closed. Edgar died on 11 February 1957
• Donald Ralph Lewis. Born 10 January 1917 in Newport. Donald married Wynifred May Byett on 14 February 1942 in Caerleon. They had two children. Donld died in 2000 in Coventry. Wynifred died in 2003. 
• Gordon Kenneth Lewis. Born 27 January 1919 in Newport. In 1939 Gordon K Lewis was living with his siblings at 3, Herbert Avenue, Risca. He was a university student. In 1925 Gordon and his wife Susan arrived in New York on the Queen Elizabeth. He was a university lecturer and she was a social worker. Both were 28 years old. He first came to Puerto Rica to help write the countries constitution which was adopted in about 1952. He retired to Havard to complete a masters degree and returned to Puerto Rica in 1954.  He married Sybil Majorie Farrell. Sybil had been born in Trinidad and Tobago.  They had five children. Gordon died on 16 August 1991 in Puerto Rica.  Sybil died in 2002 in Puerto Rica. 

• Gwyneth Irene Lewis. Born 1920 in Newport. Gwenyth married Harry Watts in 1941 in Newport. Gwyneth died on 24 October 2002 in Burton on Trent. Harry died in 2003 in Stoke on Trent, aged 91 years old. 
• Elizabeth Muriel Lewis, Born 1921 in Havardfordwest. 
• Gladys Doreen Lewis. Born 1923 in Newport. in 1939 "Doreen G Lewis" was living at 3 Herbert avenue, Risca. She was a shop assistant for a hardware and paints shop. Gladys married Herbert Alan Morgan in 1952 in Caerleon, Monmouthshire. 
• Clarice Margaret Lewis, Born 29 April 1925 in Newport. Clrice married Leonard Upcott in 1952 in Caerleon. 

In 1921 Ivor and Elizabeth were living at Ebbw Bridge Farm, Newport, St Woollos. Ivor, aged 41 was a farmer. His wife Elizabeth, aged 38 was a housewife, Their children ranged from 10 years old to 3 months old. Two general domestic servants are also listed. Elizabeth H Lewis died on 10 January 1934 (Reg Gen March 1934 Newport 11a 316). Ivor died on 28 January 1937 (Reg Gen March 1937 Newport 11a 274).  

George and Mary Jane's son Charles Arthur Lewis married Florence Raper Williams on 9 April 1906 at Roath, Cardiff. Charles was a 26 year old clerk, son of George Lewis, farmer. Florence was the daughter of William Williams, gentleman. 

In 1911 Charles and Florence were living at Royal Buildings, 9, Victoria Road, Penarth.  Charles, aged 30 was a bank clerk. The census confirms that he was born in St Mellons. In 1921 they were living at 128 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff. Charles, aged 39 was a bank accountant for the National Provincial and Union Bank of England Ltd. Florence, aged 42 was on "home duties".  Nothing more is known. 

• John Lewis and Ann

John Lewis, a reasonably common name, so it is difficult to be sure what records traced relate to George and Hester's son, 'our John'.

In 1891, John Lewis, born in 1852 in Marshfield, Monmouthshire was living with his wife Ann Lewis at Glasgwick Cottage, St Woollas, Monmouthshire. John was a 39 year old labourer.

In 1911 they were living at Tynypwell Collage, Bedwas. John, now aged 59 was a "general labourer, casual". The census again confirms that he was born in Marshfield. HIs wife was 68 years old. They had been married for 30 years and had two children, both of whom survived. The census indicated that they both speak English and Welsh. Also listed is 11 year old Ada Morgan who is described as a "relative".  No other clues!!

George Baker and Hannah Powell

George Baker was baptised on 2 January 1809 at Berkeley, son of William Baker of Woodford, dairyman.

George married Hannah Powell on 9 April 1835 at Awre with Blakeney, Gloucestershire.  The witnesses were Henry Baker and Grace Godwin.

They had nine children;

• Eliza Baker. baptised 12 November 1837 in Awre with Blakeney, Gloucestershire, of Birts Farm,.
• William Baker, baptised 3 March 1839 in Awre with Blakeney, Gloucestershire.
  
• George Baker, baptised . Born 30 May 1840 in Awre with Blakeney
• Charles Baker, baptised 9 April 1843 in Blakeney, Gloucestershire
  
• Fanny Baker, baptised 29 December 1844 in Blakeney, Gloucestershire
  
• Alfred Baker, born 1847 in Awre, Gloucestershire
  
• Elizabeth Baker. Born 6 January 1849. Baptised 11 March 1849 in Awre, Gloucestershire 
  
• Walter Baker, baptised 6 July 1851 at Blakeney, Gloucestershire.
  
• Harry Baker, baptised 25 May 1855 in Upton Upon Severn, Gloucestershire

In 1851 the family were living at Hickmans Court, Tything, George aged 42, was a farmer of 196 acres employing 3 labourers. 

In 1861 the family are living at Southend Farm, Upton on Severn, Weston Super Mare. The census return is damaged but George is shown as a farmer employing at least 10 men.

In 1871, 62 year old George is still at Southend Farm where he is described as a "farmer and landowner" of 440 acres employing 12 men, 3 boys and 3 women. The only children remaining at home are Fanny, Alfred and Harry. Alfred is described as a "banker".

George and Harriet's son Harry died in 1878, aged 23 (Reg Gen Dec Qtr 1878 Upton on Severn 6c 245) and was buried at Upton Upon Severn. 

By 1881, 72 year old George is living at Pigeon House, Upton-on Severn with his 70 year old wife Hannah, where he is farming 35 acres. Son Walter, aged 30, has returned to live at home and is the only child living at home.

George Baker died on 28 November 1882 in Upton Upon Severn (Reg Gen Dec 1882 Upton Upon Severn 6c 197). The will and two codicils of George Baker formerly of Southend Farm, but late of Pigeon House, both in Upton Upon Severn was proved by Alfred Baker of Tewkesbury, bank cashier and one of the sons of the deceased. 

Hannah Baker died in 1897, aged 86 years old. 

The following is known about their children

• Eliza Foxwell nee Baker

George and Hannah's daughter Eliza Baker married Charles Miles Foxwell on 18 April 1865 in Upton upon Severn. 

Charles Miles Foxwell was baptised on 11 April 1838 at Thornbury, the son of William Vizard Foxwell and Mary Baker who married on 8 February 1823 at Stone.  

William Vizard Foxwell had been baptised on 15 October 1806 at Wooton Under Edge, the son of Thomas Foxwell and Sarah. However later census returns suggest he was born in 1789 and I have traced this non-conformist baptist birth on 11 November 1789 in Wooton Under Edge. 

It is likely that William Vizard Foxwell was the son of Thomas Foxwell and Sarah Vizard who married on 27 June 1780 in Wooton under Edge. His older brother John Burford Foxwell, born 19 March 1783 and baptised 30 March 1785 at Wooton Under Edge. John Burford Foxwell married Betty Jones on 16 May 1811 at Berkeley (Appendix K). 

William Vizard Foxwell married  Sarah Dorney on 22 September 1814 in Kingswood. Other researchers supported by later censuses suggest they had six children, including a son who shared his father's name, before Sarah died. Sarah Foxwell of Middle Hill was buried in Stone on  3 February 1822. She was 28 years old. William remarried on 8 February 1823 at Stone. His second wife was Mary Baker. The marriage record states that this was "with the consent of said Mary Baker's parents" which suggests that she was under 21 at the time. Later census returns suggest Mary (sometimes Mary Ann) had been born between 1802 and 1804 in Berkeley. The witnesses were Thomas Luff and Sarah Baker

 In 1841 they are living in Thornbury where William is farming. Twelve children are listed ranging from 25 years to 1 year old. Charles was 3 years old. In 1843 William is listed in the electoral rolls for Kington. In 1851 William and Mary are living at St Weonards in Herefordshire where William is farming 300 acres with 4 labourers. Eight children remain at home, all born in Berkeley or Thornbury, Charles is 13 years old. They are still there in 1861. Mary Foxwell possibly died in 1870 and in 1871 William V Foxwell, an 81 year old widower is still farming 300 acres. after this is where confusion sets in. The death of William Vizard Foxwell, aged 89 is recorded in Monmouthshire in 1878 (Reg Gen Dec 1878 Monmouthshire  11a 28). No will has been found. However the probate of William Vizard Foxwell, farmer of North Nibley who died on 2 March 1874 in North Nibley was granted to Henry Holloway of Wooton Under Edge, brickmaker and Charles Ford the Younger of Clapton, Berkeley. It seems likely that this earlier death was that of William's eldest son through his marriage to Sarah Dorney, William Vizard Foxwell who was baptised 31 August 1817 at Stone. His will seems to confirm this, referring to the children of his siblings, Thomas Dory Foxwell, Phillip Foxwell and Sarah Ford (wife of Charles Ford).

Anyhow, what got me started on all this was the fact that some other researchers have suggested that Charles Mile's Foxwell's mother Mary Baker was the daughter of  William Baker and Hester Ponting, making this a marriage of first cousins. I have traced what I think is Mary's baptism in Berkeley. She was baptised on 12 November 1803, "the daughter of William Baker of Ham".  When William and Hester's later children are born William is described as a "dairyman" "from Woodford" so I am not yet sure. 

Back to Charles and Eliza, in 1871 they were living at Edes Farm, Upton Upon Severn where Charles was farming 127 acres employing two men. They had one daughter, then aged 2 years old. Hannah Jane Foxwell had been baptised 11 October 1868 at Blakeney. 

In 1881 they were living at the Queens Head, Lydney, Gloucestershire where Charles was the publican. In 1891 they were still at the "Queens Head", Lydney and Charles, aged 43 was a beer retailer. See here for a photo of the "Queens Head" from the following century. 

In 1911 Charles and Eliza were living at 34, Station Road, Cakemore. They had been married for 45 years and had one child. Charles, aged 74, was "out of occupation - carter"  and Eliza was "plain sewing". Their daughter Hannah, now widowed and a teacher of music was living with them. 

Charles Miles Foxwell died in 1915 in Stourbridge. 

In 1921 Eliza was living with her daughter Hannah Jane Foxwell at 34, Station Lane, Blackheath, Brierley Hill, Worcestershire.  She was a 84 year old widow on home duties. 

Eliza Foxwell died in 1921 in Stourbridge.

Charles and Eliza's daughter Hannah Jane Foxwell married Augustus Frederick Bowen on 25 October 1892 at Wolcott. Bath. Augustus was a 39 year old widower, a railway clerk, son of Henry Bowen, confectioner (deceased). Hannah was 24 years old, the daughter of Charles Miles Foxwell, licensed victualler.

In 1901 Augustus and Hannah were living at Melrose Villa, Station Road, Cakemore. Augustus, aged 47, was a stationers clerk.  Augustus Bowen died in 1902, aged 49 years. So by 1911 Hannah had been widowed and was living back with her parents where she was a "teacher of music".  In 1921 Hannah, a 52 year old teacher of music working on her own account was living at 34, Station Lane, Blackheath, Brierley Hill, Worcestershire.  Her 84 year old widowed mother was living with her. Mary Louisa Newbold, aged 51, a cook for British Thompson Houston Co Ltd, Electrical Engineer, and Emma Violet Newbold, aged 41, a welfare superintendent for the same company were boarding with them.  In 1924 Hannah is listed in Kelly's directory as a teacher of music at Nimmings Road, Cakemore. Nothing more is known. 

• William Baker and Emily Jane Gardner

George and Hannah's son William Baker married Emily Jane Gardner on 6 December 1870 at Painswick. William was a farmer. Emily, a spinster of "full age" was the daughter of Charles Gardner, farmer. 

In 1871 they were living at Liltridge Farm, Upton on Severn where 32 year old William was farming 188 acres employing 2 men and 1 boy.

William and Emily had three daughters

• Fanny Jane Baker. Baptised 1 September 1872 at Upton upon Severn
• Emily Baker. Baptised 4 January 1874 in Upton upon Severn
• Annie Baker. Born 1876 in Upton upon Severn

In 1881 they are at Bosley Farm, Westbury on Severn. William was farming 102 acres with 1 boy. Dughters Emily, aged 7 and Annie, aged 5 are with them. Job Powell, a 15 year old agricultural labourer is also listed and described as a scholar. Daughter, Fanny Jane Baker, an 8 year old scholar was staying with her uncle Alfred Baker and his family at 20 High Street, Tewkesbury (see below). 

Still at Bosley Farm in 1891, again only Emily and Annie are listed. Fanny Jane Baker was living with John H Watkins, farmer and his family at New House Farm, Hartpury, aged 18 she is described as a "mothers help". 

By 1901 they had moved to New House, Pendock, Worcestershire. William is a retired farmer. All the girls had left home.

William had died by 1911 when Emily Jane Baker, a 71 year old widow living "on private means" was living at Dymock, Gloucestershire. Boarding with her was Florence Griffiths a 26 year old school teacher.

Emily Jane Baker died in 1917 aged 77 years (Reg Gen Jan 1917 Newent 6a 479)

Nothing more is known with any certainty about their daughters. It is possible that their daughter Emily married Albert John Rayer, the son of William's sister Elizabeth Rayer (see below). This would have been a marriage of first cousins. 

• George Baker and Sarah Matthews

In 1861 George and Hannah's son George Baker, a 19 year old grocer, was visiting his aunt and uncle, George Lewis and his wife Hesther at Ty Maur, Marshfield (see above). 

George Baker married Sarah Matthews on 5 May 1868 at Upton Upon Severn. 

In 1871 they were living in Upton upon Severn where George was a grocer. Their eldest two daughters had been born, the youngest was three months old. Still there in 1881 and George, now described as a "grocer and general dealer", a further three children had been born. George and Sarah had five children in all

• Mary Elizabeth Baker. Baptised 30 June 1869 in Upton upon Severn, daughter of George and Sarah of Old Street, grocer. 
• Annie Baker. Baptised 5 February 1871 in Upton upon Severn, daughter of George and Sarah of Old Street, grocer.
• John Knight Baker. Born 15 March 1872. Baptised 5 May 1872 at Upton upon Severn. 
• Alfred George Baker. Baptised 1 August 1875 in Upton upon Severn, son of George and Sarah of New Street, grocer. 
• Florence Baker. Baptised 4 January 1880 in Upton upon Severn, daughter of George and Sarah of New Street, grocer. 

George Baker died sometime in the following ten years, and in 1891 Sarah Baker, a 53 year old widow was in New Street, Upton upon Severn. Sarah, son John and daughter Annie are all "grocers". Alfred and Florence are still at school.  

In 1901 Sarah is still at New Street. Son John, a grocers assistant and daughter Florence, are living with her.  

Nothing more is known about Sarah. 

On 8 July 1896, Mary Elizabeth Baker, aged 26, daughter of George Baker (deceased), grocer, married Ralph William Wilkes, a 27 year old draper, son of David Wilkes, gentleman at Upton upon Severn. . The witness were W J J Johnson, Sarah Baker and Annie Baker. 

In 1901 Ralph and Mary were living at Market Place, Dursley. Ralph was a 32 year old draper. Mary was 31 years old, Their eldest two children had been born. Maud Churches, a 21 year old milliner was living with them. On 23 January 1902, Ralph William Wilkes, draper, was admitted to St John's Lodge of the Freemasons. In 1911 they were still at Market Place, Dursley where Ralph was a 42 year old draper. His wife Mary was 41 year old and assisting in the business. Hilda Blanche Ashmead, a 20 year old milliner was living with them.  They had  been married fourteen years and had four children:

• Noel Ralph Wilkes. Born 24 December 1897 in Dursley. Noel was a private in the 13th London Regiment between 17 March 1917 and 9 September 1919. In 1921 Noel was boarding at 16, Stamford Street, St George the Martyr, Southwark. He was 23 years old and a textile warehouseman for Cook Son & Co Ltd at 22 St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4, along with 58 others including his brother Percy, aged 19. Noel married Ethel Muriel Morrow on 29 August 1926 in Dursley.  In 1939 they were living at Market Place, Farringdon where Noel was a draper and outfitter, his wife was a drapers assistant. Beryl E Osborne, born 1902 was living with them and on unpaid domestic duties.  Ethel Muriel Wilkes of Market Place, Farringdon (wife of Noel Ralph Wilkes) died on 3 November 1963. Probate was granted to Noel Ralph Wilkes, draper and outfitter and Percy Edward Wilkes, general draper. Noel Ralph Wilkes of Beechover, Claverton Down Road, Bath died on 15 December 1971 and was buried on 20 December 1971 in Somerset. 
• Dorothy Mary Wilkes. Born 14 January 1899 in Dursley. Baptised 3 March 1899 at Dursley. In 1921 Dorothy was living with her uncle and aunt William J J Thompson, a photographer working on his own account (see below) and his wife Annie at 39, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster. Dorothy married William Matthews Rymer on 3 June 1926 in Dursley.  William was a 26 year old farmer, son of William Matthews Rymer, farmer. They had one daughter. William Matthews Rymer (the younger) of Elcombe Farm, Uley died on 26 February 1937. He was just 37 years old. He was buried on 2 March 1937 at Uley. Probate was granted to his widow Dorothy.  In 1939 Dorothy was back living with her parents at Lyndhurst. She was a teacher of music and her daughter was at school. Dorothy Mary Rymer of Beechover, Claverton Down Road, Bath died on 21 April 1981. She was buried on 27 April 1981. 
• Percy Edward Wilkes. Born 30 September 1901 in Dursley. Baptised 13 November 1901 at Dursley.  In 1921 Percy was a 19 year old textile warehouseman for Cook Son & Co Ltd at 22 St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4, along with 58 others including his brother Noel (see above), Percy married Kathleen Constance James on 13 April 1930 in Dursley. In 1939 they were living at Kingsthorpe, Woodland Avenue, Dursley. Percy was a draper (shopkeeper). Kathleen was on unpaid domestic duties. Percy Edward Wilkes of Kingsthorpe, South Street, Dursley died on 15 April 1966 at The General Hospital, Redcliffe, Bristol. Probate was granted to his widow Kathleen Constance James and Harold de Quetteville, solicitor. Kathleen Constance Wilkes of Henlow Court, Henlow Drive, Dursley died on 30 August 1995.  
• Leslie Martin Wilkes. Born 14 March 1906. Baptised 25 March 1906 in Dursley. Leslie married Peggy Muriel Bloodworth on 24 August 1937 in Dursley. Leslie was a 31 year old draper. Peggy was a 25 year old secretary, daughter of George Ernest Bloodworth, builder. In 1939 they were living at Green Gates, Sandpits, Nr Dursley. Leslie was a draper (shopkeeper).   Peggy was on unpaid domestic duties. Leslie died in 1988.  Peggy died in 2004. 

In 1921 Ralph and Mary were living in Lyndhurst, Dursley. Ralph was a 52 year old draper. His wife Mary, aged 52 was assisting him in the business. Son, Leslie was a 15 year old scholar. In 1939 they were living at Lyndhurst,  Woodmacote Terrace,  Dursley. Ralph was a retired draper. His wife was on unpaid domestic duties. Daughter Dorothy M Rymer was a teacher of music and her daughter, born 1927 who was at school, was living with them. Ralph William Wilkes of Lyndhurst, Dursley died, aged 75, on 14 February 1944 at Horton Road, Gloucester. Probate was granted to Noel Ralph Wilkes, draper and Edward Francillon, solicitor. Mary E Wilkes died in 1948 in Stroud, Gloucestershire. 

George and Sarah's daughter Annie Baker married William John Joseph Thompson on 15 June 1898 in Upton -upon-Severn. William was 26 year old chemist, son of William Thompson, artist.. , Annie was 27 years old.  

In 1901 William and Annie were living at 29, Farfield Street, Kidderminster. William, aged 29 was a chemist. In 1911 they were at 39, Combarlow Road, Kidderminster and William, aged 39 was a photographer working on his own account. Annie was 40 years old. They had been married 12 years and had no children. May Firmstone, a 15 year old servant was living with them. In 1921 William J J Thompson, a photographer working on his own account and his wife Annie, aged 50 and on home duties were living at 39, Comberton Hill, Kidderminster. Their niece Dorothy Wilkes, aged 22 (see above) was living with them, as well as Alice Rogers, aged 28, a general domestic servant, was living with them.  William J J Thompson died in 1928 in Kidderminster. Annie Thompson may have died in 1956. 

George and Sarah's son John Knight Baker married Louisa Mill Child in 1906 in Upton upon Severn.  In 1911 they were living in Upton upon Severn where John was a grocer dealer. They had one daughter 

• Lilian Ivy Baker. Born 13 November 1906 in Upton upon Severn. In 1921 Lilian was 14 years old and living with her father "J K Baker" at New Street, Upton upon Severn. Lilian married Ernest Arthur Pratley in 1927 in Upton, Worcestershire.  In 1939 they were living at the Police Station, Wellend, Upton upon Severn where Ernest was a police constable. They had one son. Ernest Arthur Pratley died on 22 August 1972. Lilian died on 4 March 1987 in Upton upon Severn. 

Louisa Mill Baker died in 1918 in Upton upon Severn. She would have been 37 years old. John remarried on 24 May 1920 in Halesowen. His second wife was Violet Annie Lewis. They had two children:

• Kathleen Vivian Lewis Baker. Born 10 April 1921 in Upton upon Severn. Baptised 5 June 1921 at Holy Trinity, North Malvern.  Kathleen married Leonard John Enoch Fraser in 1941 in Upton, Worcestershire. They had two children. Between 1957 and 1962 they were living at 4, Police Houses, Winnetts Lane, Droitwich. Leonard died on 20 October 2004. Kathleen died in 2015. 
• Kenneth John Lewis Baker. Born 1925 in Upton upon Severn. Kenneth married Betty Ena. Kenneth John Lewis Baker of 39 Thorpe Place, Tattershall, Lincolnshire died on 7 October 1964 at The Aerodrome, Coningsby. He was killed when the RAF Vulcan bomber which he was piloting crashed while coming into land. Probate was granted to his widow. See service for Lincolnshire RAF bomber crash crew - BBC News

In 1921 "J K Baker", a 49 yearcold self employed grocer was living at New Street, Upton upon Severn with his daughter Lilian, aged 14, a "whole time" scholar and his sister in law Edna Flora Lewis, aged 21. His wife Violet, aged 22 and on home duties, and her daughter Kathleen, aged 2 1/2 months were visiting her parents at the Police Station, Worcester Road, Great Malvern. Her father was the Police Superintendent for Worcestershire Constabulary. In 1932 John Knight Baker is listed as tradesman at New Street, Upton upon Severn. In 1939 John and Violet is still at New Street and John remains a grocer. John K Baker died in 1953 in Malvern, Worcestershire. 

In 1901 George and Sarah's son Alfred George Baker was a 25 year old servant, a "grocery shop assistant" (with three others) living with John Brain, a stone mason and his family at 93, Worcester Street, Kidderminster. In 1911 Alfred was still single, a 35 year old grocer and bone dealer living with a housekeeper and general servant at Feckenham, near Redditch. On 23 June 1913 at St George, Kidderminster, Alfred George Baker, a 38 year old grocer from Feckenham married Nellie Marshall, a 33 year old spinster, daughter of Joseph Marshall, minister. 

In 1921 Alfred, a 45 year old grocer and sub postmaster was living at The Square, Feckenham, Warwickshire with his wife Nellie, aged 41 and on household duties and their 5 year old son 

• George Marshall Baker. Born 9 February 1916. George died  in 1998 in Droitwich. 

Nothing more is known about Alfred George Baker, wife Nellie or son George. 

Nothing more is known about George and Sarah's daughter Florence Gertrude Baker after 1901 when Florence, aged 21, was living with her widowed mother at New Street, Upton upon Severn. 

• Charles Baker and Annie Handy

George and Hannah's son Charles Baker married Annie Handy on 16 August 1870 at Upton upon Severn.

In 1871 George and Hannah's son Charles they were living at Reddings, Holdfast, Upton on Severn where he was farming 50 acres. 

Charles Baker died in 1874 aged 31 (Reg Gen Sept Qtr 1874 Upton on Severn 6c 173).

Nothing more is known about Annie

• Fanny Ireland nee Baker

George and Hannah's daughter Fanny Baker married Charles Tom Ireland on 4 December 1873 at Upton on Severn Parish Church, by Banns. 

Charles Tom Ireland had been born in 1842, the son of George Need Ireland and Sarah Smith. He had married Mary Pensam on 3 March 1870 in Eldersfield, but she had died on 28 July 1872 at Grey-Hill Farm, Apperley, aged just 24 years old.

Charles and Fanny had a son, George Tom Ireland who was baptised on 20 June 1875 in Eldersfield, but died later the same year and was buried on 4 September 1875 at Eldersfield.

Fanny Ireland of Hill Field House, Eldersfield, died on 2 July 1876 aged 33 years old.

Charles Tom Ireland of Eldersfield died on 3 November 1884. Probate was granted to Joseph Ireland of Dobshill Farm, Eldersfield and Henry Arthur Ellis of Longdon, both farmers His estate was valued at £3,172. 7s 2d. He would have been around 42 at the time of his death.  

• Alfred Baker and Kate White

George and Hannah's son Alfred Baker married Kate White on 4 November 1875 at Upton upon Severn. They were both of full age. Alfred was a bank cashier living at Pigeon House Farm, Upton upon Severn. Kate was also from Upton upon Severn, the daughter of Thomas White, gentleman. 

In 1881 Alfred and Kate were living at 20 High Street, Tewksbury where Alfred was employed as a bank cashier. They had three children

• Alfred Baker. Baptised 11 May 1877 in Upton upon Severn. The register notes that they were "subjoining in the house of Mr T H White, the grandfather of the child".
  
• Ethel Baker. Born 1879 in Upton.
  
• Percy Baker. Born 28 March 1880. Baptised 30 April 1880 at St Mary's, Tewkesbury. 
  

Also at the address was 8 year old Fanny Jane Baker, Alfred's niece. She was the daughter of Alfred's brother William Baker and his wife Emily (see above). 

In 1891 the family were living at 18 High Street, Tewksbury. 44 year old Alfred was now a bank manager and they had two further children

• Sidney Baker. Born 12 March 1886. Baptised 30 April 1886 at St Mary's, Tewkesbury. 
  
• Muriel Gladys Baker. Born 15 October 1888. Baptised 14 December 1888 in Tewksbury.  

All the children were at home except for Ethel who was boarding at High School for Girls, 17 Church Street, Tewkesbury.

By 1901 Ethel had returned home and the family were living at 19 High Street, Tewksbury next to the Town Hall. She and Sidney were the only children remaining at home. Alfred Baker Junior was boarding at Barbourne Road, Worcester where he was employed as a bank clerk. Percy was boarding at 78 Forbury Road, Hackney, London and was employed as a church organist and 12 year old Gladys was a pupil boarding at Ellesborough Crescent, Weston Super Mare.

In 1911 Alfred and Kate were living at the Old Bank, Tewkesbury. Alfred was a bank manager for the Capital and Counties Banking Company. Sons Alfred, aged 34, a bank clerk and Sidney, aged 25, a solicitor were living at home as was daughter Muriel Gladys Baker. Their son Sidney had married and his wife is also listed on the census as 'daughter in law'.

In 1921 Alfred and Kate were at The Gables, High Street, Tewkesbury. Alfred was a 74 year old retired bank manager for Lloyds Bank. Kate was 68 years old and on "home duties". Son Alfred, aged 44 was not occupied for a living, but on a temporary army pension. 

The electoral register shows Alfred and Kate were still living in the High Street in 1934 and 1935. 

Kate Baker died in September 1938 following a fall down the stairs. Her obituary which appeared in the Gloucestershire Echo, described her as "six times mayoress of Tewkesbury" and her husband "Alderman Baker" as a "past master" of the "Worshipful Master and Brethren of St George's Lodge, Tewkesbury". 

Alfred Baker of High Street, Tewkesbury died aged 93 and was buried on 30 January 1940 in St Mary's, Tewkesbury.  The burial register notes that he was 42 years church warden of this abbey church. St Mary's Church (pictured below) is more commonly known as Tewkesbury Abbey. 

In 1911 Alfred and Kate's son Alfred Baker (Junior) was a 34 year old bank clerk living with his parents at the "Old Bank", Tewkesbury. In 1915 Alfred, a 38 year old bank clerk signed up for 14th Bath Worcester Regiment. In 1921 he was living with his parents at the Gables, High Street, Tewkesbury and is described as "not occupied for a living - temporary army pension". The 1934 electoral register shows Alfred Baker (junior) living at The Gables, High Street, Tewkesbury, seemingly alone and next door to his parents. 

I can find no trace of Alfred and Kate's daughter Ethel Baker after 1901 when she was 22 years old and living with her parents (see above). and 1902 when she witnessed her brother Percy's wedding (see below) and according to newspaper reports was one of the bridesmaids.   

Alfred and Kate's son, Percy Baker had married Helen Maria Ivimy on 3 September 1902 at Christ Church, St Leonards, Hastings. Percy was 22 and 1/2.years old and under occupation is written "music". Helen was 26 years old, the daughter of William Henry Ivimy, Captain late of the 60th Royal Rifles.  Sister Ethel was one of the witnesses 

By 1911 they were living at Hazeldene, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury. Percy, aged 31, was "organist of Tewkesbury Abbey". They had two children:  

• Myrtle Sheila Baker. Baptised 26 July 1903 at Christ Church, St Leonards Myrtle married Cecil William Castle Charles on 19 August 1926 in St Mary's, Tewkesbury. Myrtle Sheila Charles died on 8 March 1937 aged 33 and was buried on 3 March 1937 at St Mary's, Tewkesbury. Cecil William Charles remarried and died on 8 January 1976 in Christchurch, Dorset.
• Hugh Ivimy Baker. Born 21 July 1911. Baptised 5 September 1911 at St Mary's, Tewkesbury. Hugh  joined the Royal Airforce on 29 July 1929. Hugh married Gwen Wood on 3 November 1938 in Tewkesbury. The marriage was reported in the Gloucestershire Echo and Hugh is described as a member of the Lloyds Bank staff in Hereford, but recently transferred to the Moreton in the Marsh branch. When his mother died in 1945 he was a Lieutenant in HM Army. Hugh died in 1981. 

In 1921 they were living in Hazeldene, Tewkesbury. Percy, aged 41 was a teacher of music and organist at Tewkesbury Abbey. Helen, aged 44 was on home duties. Daughter Myrtle was 18 years old and son Hugh, 9 years old. Both were at school "whole time". In 1939 Percy and Helen were still  living at Hazeldene, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury. Percy was an organist and teacher of music. Helen Marie Baker of Hazeldene, Tewkesbury (wife of Percy Baker) died on 19 June 1945. Probate was granted to Hugh Ivimy Baker, Lieutenant in HM Army. Percy Baker of Hazeldene, Gloucester Road, Tewkesbury died on 20 April 1975, aged 95 years old. 

As above, Alfred and Kate's son Sidney Baker married Amy Evelyn Allen in 1907 in Hackney. In 1911 they were living with Sidney's parents at the Old Bank, Tewkesbury. Sidney was a solicitor. From 1921  through to 1939 they were living at 12, Church Street, Tewkesbury. In 1921 Sidney was 35 years old and his wife was 34. There were no children listed. Annie Allen, a 63 year old widow, Amy's mother? and Beatrice D Allen, aged 27, a clerical for H M Inspector of Taxes at Southampton were visiting. In 1939 Sidney and Amy were still at 12, Church Street and Sidney remained a solicitor. Sidney Baker died aged 56 and was buried on 4 December 1942 at St Mary's, Tewkesbury. Amy E Baker died in 1957.

Alfred and Kate's daughter Muriel Gladys Baker was confirmed at St Mary's, Tewkesbury on 27 March 1905 when she was 16 years old. Muriel married George Watson Chandler on 17 July 1917 at St Mary's Church, Tewkesbury. George was a 25 year old civil engineer, the son of George Surman Chandler, farmer. Muriel was 28 years old, the daughter of Alfred Baker, bank manager. 

In 1920 George was discharged from the 5th Battalion, Kings Gloucester Regiment Paras. In 1921 they were living at 45 Russell Road, Hall Green, Smethwick, Worcestershire. George, aged 29 was a civil engineer for City of Birmingham public works department. Muriel was 33 years old. They had one son who was 9 months old

• Edward Anthony Chandler. Born 9 September 1920 in Kings Norton, Birmingham. .  

In 1939 George and Muriel were still living at 45 Russell Road, Birmingham. George was a civil engineer. Muriel was on unpaid domestic duties. Son Edward was an electrical engineer. The next entry is closed, possibly a sibling, r Muriel Gladys Chandler of Earlswood  House, Bickwell House, Sidmouth, Devon died on 4 January 1979, aged 90 years old. 

• Elizabeth Rayer nee Baker

George and Hannah's daughter Elizabeth Baker married John Rayer on 6 October 1870 at Upton on Severn. They were both of full age. John was a widower of Hillworth, Longdon, a yeoman, son of Thomas Rayer, yeoman. The witnesses were George Baker, Mary Ann Pope, Fanny Baker, Emily Jane Gardner, Alfred Baker, Albert Rayer  and William Baker.  

In 1871 John and Elizabeth were living at Hillworth, Longdon where John was a farmer of 345 acres employing 8 men and 2 boys. 

John Rayer's first wife was Mary Pope who he married in 1854 in Tewkesbury. Mary Pope died in 1867 aged 32 years, probably in childbirth.  They had six children of which three were living with John and Elizabeth in 1871:  

• William Rayer. Born 1856 in Longdon.
• Mary Elizabeth Blanche Rayer. Born 1860 in Longdon
• Thomas Rayer. Born 1862 in Longdon. 

In 1881 John and Elizabeth were still at Hillworth, Longdon and John was farming 330 acres with 5 men and 3 boys. They had five children of their own. 

• Jane Rayer. Born 8 August 1871. Baptised 7 September 1871 at Longdon. 
• Albert John Rayer. Born 20 October 1872. Baptised 27 December 1872 at Longdon. 
• Fanny Rayer. Baptised 29 July 1877 at Longdon. 
• Hannah Rayer. Born 1879. 
• Eliza Rayer. Born 1880 in Longdon. Died 1880. 

In 1891 John is still farming at Hillworth. Jane, Albert John, Fanny and Hannah are listed as well as five more children: 

• Edward John Rayer. Born 1881 at Longdon. 
• George Rayer. Born 2 July 1883 in Longdon.  
• Harry Rayer. Born 18 February 1885 in Longdon. 
• John Baker Rayer. Born 28 February 1887 in Longdon
• Elizabeth Fanny Rayer. Born 1891. 

John's nephew Thomas Rayer, aged 22 (born 1869 in Bewdley) is also listed and described as "on visit from Australia".  

Their eldest daughter Fanny Rayer died on 13 June 1891, aged 13 years old. 

Their son George Rayer died on 1 April 1897 aged 14 years old. 

John Rayer of Hillworth Court Longdon died on 21 April 1897. Probate was granted to Alfred Baker, bank manager, William Allard and Albert John Rayer, farmers. 

In 1901 Elizabeth Rayer,  widow, a 52 year old farmer was living at Hillworth Court, Longdon with sons Edward, John and Harry and daughters Jane, Hannah and Elizabeth. Also at the address was visitor Charles A Lewis, aged 19, the connection to the Lewis's above (Elizabeth's cousins) is unclear at present.  

In 1911 Elizabeth was a 62 year old widow living "on private means" at Kempsey. She had had 11 children, of which  4 had died. This would seem to leave 1 unaccounted for (see above). Her daughter, Elizabeth Fanny Rayer, aged 19 was living with her. 

In 1921 Elizabeth, a 72 year old widow on home duties was living at 72, Victoria Avenue, Worcester with her daughter  Elizabeth Fanny Rayer. Both were on household duties. 

Elizabeth Rayer died on 14 April 1926. She was buried with her husband at Longdon, Malvern Hills District, Worcestershire. 

John and Elizabeth's daughter Jane Rayer married Joseph Peart in 1905 in Upton upon Severn. In 1911 they were living at Packington Farm, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich where 31 year old Joseph was farming. They had a son 

• Joseph Rayer Peart. Born 4 August 1908. Joseph married Ruby Elizabeth Merriman on 26 December 1936 in St Peter's Church, Powick. Joseph was a 28 year old clerk. Ruby was 23 years old, the daughter of Alfred Freeman Merriman, retired police constable. In 1939 they were living at "Hampton", Mountfield Avenue, Taunton and Joseph was a clerk in the Education Department of Local Government. Two children are listed, but with the surname "Broad". Whose children were these? could they have been evacuees? Joseph Rayer Peart of Hampton, Mountfield Avenue died on 19 May 1940, aged just 31 years. Probate was granted to his widow Ruby and mother Jane. Ruby is believed to have remarried.

Also listed in 1911 is 18 year old Eva Gibbs, a mothers help.  Joseph Peart of Packington Farm, Hampton Lovett died on 7 May 1921, Probate was granted to his widow, Jane. He was buried at Hampton Lovett. In 1921 Jane Peart, a 45 year old widow was farming at Packington Farm. Son Joseph was 12 years old and in school "whole time". Her brother in law Thomas Henry Peart was assisting on the farm. Annie Meek, a 22 year old domestic servant was living with them. In 1939 Jane Rayer was was living at 1 Victoria Quadrant, Weston Super Mare with six other woman of similar age, seemingly unrelated. Jane Peart of 6 Walliscote Road, Weston Super Mare died on 16 May 1952. Probate was granted to Harry Rayer, retired farmer and Harry Venables Williams, administrative assistant. 

John and Elizabeth's son Albert John Rayer married Emily Baker in 1895. Emily Baker was the daughter of William Baker and Emily. It is possible that she was the daughter of William Baker, Elizabeth's brother and Emily Jane Gardner (see above). This would have been a marriage of first cousins. In 1901 Albert and Emily were living at Moor Court, Pendock where Albert was farming. In 1911 they were farming at Patermoster Farm, Danbury, near Chelmsford. They had three daughters 

• Emily Elizabeth Rayer. Born 19 May 1896 in Pendock. Baptised 19 July 1896 at at Longdon. In 1911 Emily was boarding at Alexandra College, North Finchley. Emily emigrated to Australia leaving on 20 January 1921 from Southampton on the Themistocles. She was described as a domestic. She married Percy George Thomas on 24 June 1924 in Randwick, New South Wales. They had two children. Percy G Thomas died on 27 July 1961. Emily E Thomas died on 27 March 1976. Both were buried at Woronora Cemetery.  
• Doris Annie Rayer. Born 28 December 1897 in Pendock. Baptised 6 February 1898 in Berrow with Pendock. Doris married William Reginald Smith in 1920 in Westbourne, Sussex. In 1921 they were living at 70, Parrock Street, Gravesend. William was 29 years old and an unemployed A P C M Chemist  formerly working on his own account. In 1939 William and Doris were living at Thorney Cottage, Chichester. William was a valet. They had two children. Doris Annie Smith of 34 Glencairn Avenue, Tuffley died on 4 August 1978.   
• Laura Rayer. Born 21 June 1900 in Pendock. In 1921 Laura was a music mistress working for Mary Chaplin at Sunnybrae School, Balcombe. Laura originally married William Oliver Barfoot in 1924 in Steyning. In 1939 they were living at 248, Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon and William was a retired tobacconist. He was 30 years Laura's senior. William Oliver Barfoot of 62, Ashburton Road, Croydon died on 13 July 1948. Laura remarried in 1953 in Croydon. Her second husband was Herbert Robinson. Herbert died in 1958 aged 68. Laura died in 1997 in Croydon. 

In 1921 Albert John Rayer, aged 49, a retired farmer and his wife Emily, aged 47 and "not employed for a living", were boarding with William Robert Woodhouse aged 78  Woodhouse, aged 78 and "not employed for a living" at Lendrick, Balcombe.  In 1939 Albert and Emily were living at 1 Everton Road, Croydon. Albert is again described as a farmer. Albert John Rayer of Selcot, 1 Everton Road, Croydon died on 24 February 1947. Probate was granted to his widow Emily. His effects were valued at £nil. Emily Rayer of 1 Everton Road, Croydon died on 16 September 1960. Probate was granted to Laura Robinson, widow. 

In 1911 John and Elizabeth's daughter Hannah Rayer was living with her brother Harry at Hillworth, Longdon. Harry was a farmer. His sister was a housekeeper. Hannah married Ernest Richard James on 21 May 1912 at St Peter the Great Church, Worcester. They were both 33 years old. Ernest was an insurance superintendent son of Edwin Charles James, cabinet maker. 

In 1921 Ernest and Hannah were living at Frome Avenue, Bath Road,  Rodborough. Ernest, aged 42 was an insurance agent for Wesleyan & General Assurance Society, Birmingham. Hannah, aged 42 was on house duties. They had a son 

• Ernest Rayer James. Born 1920 in Stroud. 

In 1921 George Howard Murray O'Farrell, aged 27, a manager for Motor Car Manufacture, Hampton Engineering Co 192 Ltd was boarding with them. In 1939 Ernest may have been a patient at County Mental hospital, Gloucester. Ernest Richard James of 28 Clifton Road, Weston Super Mare died on 22 February 1954 at Horton Road Hospital, Gloucester. Probate was granted to his widow Hannah James. 

John and Elizabeth's son Edward John Rayer married Mabel Florence Cull in 1906. In 1911 they were living at Bredons, Hardwick where Edward was farming. They had a daughter

• Angie Mabel Rayer. Born 30 December 1907. Baptised 8 March 1908 in Bredon. Angie married Wilson Aubrey Hodges on 5 June 1933 in Upton, Warwickshire. In 1939 they were living at 1 Waldeck Road, Ealing and Wilson was a drapers assistant. Aircraftman 1st Class Wilson Aubrey Hodges, 40 Sqdn, RAF, of The Cottage, Buryfield, Upton upon Severn died on or since 24 October 1941 on war service. He was aged 32. He is commemorated on the Runnymede memorial. Angie Mabel Hodges died in 2001 in Worcester.

In 1921 Edward and Mabel were living in Longdon where 39 year old Edward was farming. Wife Mabel, aged 36 was on home duties. It's not clear where daughter Angie was at the time. Mabel Florence Rayer of Queenhill Manor (wife of Edward Rayer) died on 1 April 1950. Probate was granted to Angie Mabel Hodges, widow and Beatrice Ann Cummins (wife of William John Cummins). Edward John Rayer of Manor Farm, Queenhill died on 10 February 1959.  Probate was granted to Lloyds Bank and Angie Mabel Hodges, widow.    

In 1911 John and Elizabeth's son Harry Rayer was farming at Hillworth, Longdon. His sister Hannah was living with him and was a housekeeper. Harry married Florence Nellie Shepherd in 1917.  In 1921 they were living at Hill Worth Court, Longdon where Harry, aged 36 was farming. Florence, aged 34 was a farmers wife. They had two children, but at the time the census was taken their second son was 1/2 month old and as yet unnamed. Nora Lloyd, aged 19, domestic help and Jane Elizabeth Johnson, aged 58, monthly nurse were visiting, but both appear to be employed by Harry and Florence. Their two children were, 

• Henry John Rayer. Born 5 June 1919 in Upton upon Severn. Henry was baptised on 27 July 1919  in Longdon. He married Gwendoline Baimbridge in 1956. 
• Francis George Rayer. Born 6 June 1921 in Upton upon Severn. Baptised 23 August 1921 in Longdon. Frances died on 11 June 1981.

In 1939 Harry and Florence were still farming at Hill Worth Court, Longdon. Harry was also a WRVS Special Constable. Henry and Francis were both assisting their father on the farm. Henry was a tractor driver.  Florence Nellie Rayer of Hillworth Court, Longdon (wife of Harry Rayer) died on 13 July 1943 at South Bank Nursing Home, Worcester. Harry Rayer of  Hillworth Court, Longdon died on 7 September 1971.  

John and Elizabeth's son John Baker Rayer married Catherine Yoxall in 1908. In 1911 they were living at The Red House, Longdon and John, aged 24, was a farmer. HIs wife was 30 years old. Their daughter was 1 year old. 

• Vera Irene Rayer. Born 9 January 1910. Vera I Rayer married Wilfred R Potter in 1940 in Birmingham. Wilfred died in 1959 aged 50 years old.  Vera remarried in 1961 in Northumberland. Her second husband was Christopher H Boyd. Vera Irene Boyd of the Gables, 67, Enfield Road, Redditch died on 16 September 1983. 

In 1939 John and Catherine were living at 5 Algernon Road, Birmingham and John is described as doing "odd jobs". Daughter Vera was a chief cashier. John Baker Rayer of 67, Enfield Road, Hunt End, Redditch died on 2 October 1970 in Bromsgrove. Catherine Rayer of 67, Enfield Road, Hunt End, Redditch died on 4 January 1971, aged 92 years old.  

Finally John and Elizabeth's daughter Elizabeth Fanny Rayer. In 1911 she was the only child still living at home with her widowed mother. In 1921 she was still living with her widowed mother at 17 Victoria Avenue, Worcester. Elizabeth married Alfred George Bevan in 1930. In 1939 Alfred and Elizabeth were living at 47, Algernon Road, Birmingham. Alfred was a wallpaper salesman.  Elizabeth Fanny Bevan, widow, of 47, Algernon Road, Birmingham died on 18 January 1955. She was buried with her parents at Longdon, Malvern Hills District, Worcestershire. Probate was granted to Lloyds Bank. 

• Walter Baker

In 1871 George and Hannah's son, Walter, aged 20 was lodging with grocer, wine and spirit merchant Barnard Deakins at High Street, Holy Cross where he was working as his assistant.

In 1881 he is back living with his parents and described as a "farmers son".

Walter Baker of Pigeon House died aged 33 and was buried on 9 January in 1885 in Upton upon Severn.

Elizabeth Baker nee Baker

Elizabeth Baker was baptised on 15 April 1812, daughter of William Baker of Woodford, dairyman.

In 1851 Elizabeth was living with sister Sarah Williams (see above), a 42 year old widow farming at Gelly Bear Marshfield, Monmouthshire. Elizabeth aged 35 is described as a "farmers daughter". 

On 14 May 1860 Elizabeth married David Baker in the English New Baptist Chapel, Newport, Monmouthshire (Reg Gen June Qtr 1860 Newport M 11a 313). 

David Baker had been born in 1813 in Peterstone, the son of James Baker and Blanch Jones. Any connection between the two families has not been established. He had been previously married and in 1851 was living at Whitehouse, Peterstone with his wife Mary and their three children.  

In 1861 David and Elizabeth are living and farming at at Court Farm, Marshfield with David's children from his previous marriage

• David Baker, born 1837 in Peterstone, Monmouthshire
  
• James Baker, born 1838 in Peterstone, Monmouthshire 
  
• Cecilia Baker, born 1840 in Peterstone, Monmouthshire 
  

In 1871 David and Elizabeth are still at Court Farm farming 50 acres with 3 men. Only son David remains at home.

David Baker had died by 1881 and his widow Elizabeth was living with his daughter Cecelia, now married to Thomas Jones at Court Farm House, Marshfield, Monmouthshire.

Elizabeth Baker died on 15 April 1883 in Marshfield, Monmouthshire.

Henry Baker and Clara Lawson/(H)Esther Wetmore

Henry Baker was baptised on 29 September 1813 at Berkeley, the son of William & Hesther Baker of Clapton. Henry is described as a dairyman. 

Henry Baker married Clara Lawson on 16 May 1835 at St James, Bristol. Both parties signed the marriage register. The witnesses were William Ricketts & James Hall. 

They had five children

• Robert Baker. Baptised 22 February 1836 in Blakeney, son of Henry & Clara Baker, farmer of Aylesford. 
• Ellen Baker. Baptised 21 May 1837 at Oldbury on Severn, daughter of Henry & Clara Baker, farmer of Oldbury. 
• Isaac Lawson Baker. Baptised 30 January 1839 in Thornbury, son of Henry & Clara Baker, farmer of Oldbury.  Isaac Lawson Baker of Horfield was buried on 29 December 1839 aged 2 years old!!
• Clara Baker. Born 1842 in Thornbury
• George Baker. Born 1842 (Reg Gen September 1842 Thornbury 11 441)  

Much of the information in this section has been provided by Christina Keyes who is a descendent of this branch of the family through Henry's son George. I am particularly grateful for the information relating to Henry's second marriage which provides yet another connection to the Wetmores'.  

Christina is my 6th cousin once removed. Some concerns have been raised because we are not DNA matches. However this link to an article on DNA suggests that this is not uncommon and if the relationship is more distant than 2nd cousin then it's possible to no longer have any DNA from the distant ancestor. This is generally around 10% of 3rd cousins who will not match you, up to 50% of 4th cousins and 70% of 5th cousins. This can vary of course, but these are high percentages, so don't be surprised if a known 4th cousin does not share DNA with you, 

Christina has posted the following suggesting that on 26 June 1841 Henry Baker, late of Blakeney, Gloucestershire, farmer, and afterwards of Oldbury, Gloucestershire, farmer and retailer of cider, and late of Horfield, Gloucestershire, farmer was an insolvent debtor! 

In 1851 Henry and Clara were living at Trevethin, Monmouthshire with their children Robert, Ellen & George. Henry is described as an Iron Miner as are sons Robert, aged 15 and George, aged 9. 

Clara Baker died on 19 February 1856 aged 44 years old (Reg Gen March 1856 Newport 11a 115). 

Henry Baker married again shortly after his Clara's death, his second wife was Esther Crowder who he married on 25 April 1856 at The Cathedral Church, St John, Llandaff. Both of full age, Henry was a mineral contractor, the son of William Baker, farmer. Esther was the daughter of John Wetmore, farmer.

Esther Wetmore had been baptised on 3 August 1817 at Llanmartin, Monmouth, the daughter of John Wetmore and Susanna. I believe that she was the daughter of John Wetmore and Susannah Collins who married on 25 May 1816 (Appendix I. Part 1). John was the sister of Esther Wetmore who married Henry Ponting (Chapter 3).  Henry Ponting and Henry Baker's mother Hesther were both children of William Ponting and Mary Pearce (Chapter 2) 

Esther had previously been married John Crowder. At the time of the 1841 census John and Esther appear to have been working in the same household, although  there is little detail. They had married on 30 May 1845 at Woollas, Newport (Reg Gen June 1845 Newport M 26 163) and they had two children

• John Crowder. Born 1846 in Danthdig, Hampshire
• Anna Crowder. Born 1848 in Ruan, Glamorgan. 

In 1851 Hesther Crowder is shown as living at Black Cottage, Bassaleg with her two children. She is described as an "under butlers wife". John is listed at Tredegar House where he appears to be in the employ of the local baronet. John Crowder had died in 1855. 

In 1861 Henry and Esther were living at 8 Planarth Street, Newport St Woollos where they were "retailers of beer". Hester's children John Crowder, aged 15 and Anna Crowder, aged 12 were living with them.  At a hearing on 16 September 1861 it appears Henry Baker, late of the Philanthropic, Llanarth Street, Newport,  haulier and retailer of beer, late of the Old Red Lion Inn, Charles Street, Stow-hill, Newport, haulier and licensed victualler managed to avoid bankruptcy. 

In 1871 Henry and Esther were possibly living at Somerset Street, Aberystruth and Henry was a "contractor confectionery". Their two sons were living with them:

• Charles Baker, aged 17 and a coal miner 
• Samuel Baker, aged 15 and a scholar. 

If this is "our" Henry and Esther is is unclear where their sons would have been in 1861? It is possible that Charles, aged 7, was boarding at Bailey Street, Newport.  

Henry Baker died on 16 November 1873 aged 60 years old. His death was registered by his son Robert who was only able to make his mark. (Reg Gen Dec 1873 Bedwelty 11a 55). The will of Henry Baker, late of Ford, Abertillery; contractor who died on 16 November 1873 in Ford's Row. Probate was granted to his wife Esther. 

Hester Baker of Abertillery died on 10 August 1875 (Reg Gen July 1875 Bedwelty 11a 44). Administration of her estate was granted to her son John Crowder of Abertillery, dairyman.  

Nothing more is known about Henry and Clara's daughter Ellen Baker. A little is known about their other children, Robert, Clara and George Baker. This is detailed below. 

What little is known about John and Esther's children John Crowder and Anna Crowder is detailed at Appendix I. Part 2. 

A little more is known about Henry and Esther's sons Charles and Samuel Baker. This is detailed below. 

• Robert Baker 

in 1861 Henry and Clara's son Robert Baker may have been boarding at Hope Street Aberystruth, where aged 25 he was working as a coal miner.  

In 1871 he was lodging at 4 Rifle Guard, Llanover Upper with Henry Williams and his family. Aged 35 Robert was working as a miner. He registered his father's death in 1873.  

In 1881 Robert was lodging in Aberystruth. Now aged 45, he was still unmarried and working a collier.

In 1891 Robert was living with his younger half brother (see below) and his family at 74, Tylery Street, Aberystruth. Aged 55 he was a coal mine labourer.  

In 1901 Robert was a pit labourer in Abertillery. 

Robert Baker died in 1903 in Bedwelty. 

• George Baker and Jane Good

In 1861 Henry and Clara's son George Baker was living with his mother's brother Isaac Lawson and his family at High Road, Tottenham. Aged 19, his occupation was a "harness maker".

On 12 September 1865 George Baker married Jane Good at Holy Trinity, Tottenham. Both were of full age. George was the son of Henry Baker, publican. Jane was the daughter of John Good, gardener.

In 1871 the family were living at 13 King Street, Soho. They had three sons and one daughter

• George Good Baker. Born 7 October 1866. Baptised 19 September 1869 at St Anne's, Soho.
  
• Alfred Baker. Born 6 September 1868. Baptised 19 September 1869 at St Anne's, Soho.
• Henry Baker. Born 20 June 1870 in Westminster. Baptised 11 September 1870 at St Anne's, Soho. 
• Rosina Sarah Baker. Born 19 August 1872 Baptised 1 December 1872 at St Paul, Deptford.

At the time of Rosina's baptism the family were living at 5 Milton Court Road, New Cross.

By 1881 George had been widowed. In 1881 and 1891, a saddler/harness maker he was living at 4 Primrose, Tottenham with his sister in law Ellen Good, Jane's sister who was his housekeeper. In 1881 all four children remained at home, by 1891 they had all left home.

George Baker died in 1892 (Reg Gen March 1892 Edmonton 3a 290). He was just 49 years old.

George and Jane's son George Good Baker married Nellie Elizabeth Stickley on 31 January 1891 at Holy Trinity Church, Tottenham. George, aged 24, a saddler was the son of George Baker, saddler. Nellie, aged 22 was the daughter of Alfred James Stickley, builder.

In 1901 they were living at 17, Knatchbull Road, Camberwell where George was a clerk. They were still at the same address in 1911 and George was a fruit commission agents clerk. They had three children:

• Florence Marie Baker. Born 14 February 1896. Baptised 29 March 1896 at All Hallows, Tottenham. Florence married Edgar Richard Relf on 2 June 1921 at St James Church, Knatchbull. At the time the census was taken they were living with her parents at 17, Knatchbull Road, Camberwell and Edgar Richard Relf, aged 26, was a papers manufacturers clerk for S Jones and Co Ltd, gummed paper manufacturer In 1939 they were living at 30 Manor Road North, Esher and Edgar was still in the paper trade. They had at least one daughter. Edgar died on 7 March 1970 in Esher. Florence Marie Baker of 30 Manor Road North, Esher, died on 12 June 1977.
• Alfred Stickley Baker. Born 6 June 1899. Baptised 30 June 1899 at All Hallows, Tottenham. Between 1917 and 1919 Alfred was in The Royal Naval Volunteer Reserves. In 1921 he was living with his father at 17, Knatchbull Road and was a cashier for a fruit salesman, Alfred Baker and Co Ltd. Alfred married Hilda Rita Hurst on 6 September 1924 in Reading, Berkshire. In 1939 they were living at 133, Murray Avenue, Bromley. Alfred was a fruit and vegetable salesman. Hilda Rita Baker of Flat 3, 43, West Cliff Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth died on 28 April 1987. Alfred Stickley Baker of 70 Dewlands Way, Verwood, Dorset died on 17 January 1994.
• Harold George Baker. Born 21 June 1904. Baptised 11 September 1904 at St James the Apostle, Lambeth.

Nellie Elizabeth Baker of 17 Knatchbull Road, Camberwell died on 24 February 1918. In 1920 and 1921, George Good Baker and his son Alfred Stickley Baker were living at 17, Knatchbull Road. George, aged  54 was a clerk for a fruit salesman for CRO Morrow Ltd, fruit salesman. Alfred, aged 22 was a cashier for a fruit salesman, Alfred Baker and Co Ltd. Florence Marie Relf, George's daughter and her husband Edgar Richard Relf, aged 26, papers manufacturers clerk for S Jones and Co Ltd, gummed paper manufacturer were visiting. George Good Baker of 30 Manor Road North Hinchley Wood, Esher, Surrey died on 24 August 1948 at Hinchley Wood Railway Station. Probate was granted to Alfred Stickley Baker, fruit salesman and Edgar Richard Relf, departmental manager. His effects were worth £6,205 10s 9d.

George and Jane's son Alfred Baker married Nellie Elizabeth Read on 27 June 1891 at Holy Trinity Church, Tottenham. Alfred, aged 23, a salesman, the son of George Baker, saddler. Nellie Elizabeth, aged 18 was the daughter of Charles Read, commercial jeweller. 

In 1901 Alfred, a 32 year old cashier at Covent Garden market and his wife Nellie, aged 28 were living at 3 Mercer Chambers, St Martins in the Field. They had two children, aged 6 and 5:

• Gladys May Baker. Born 29 May 1894. Gladys married James Henry Faulkner on 17 September 1921 at St John the Evangelist, Palmers Green, London. James was a 29 year old secretary, son of John Henry Faulkner (deceased), engineer. I can find no trace of them in the 1921 census or 1939 register. Gladys May Faulkner of 1 Mill Road, Worthing died on 18 June 1972.
• Clifford Ernest Baker. Born 26 March 1896. Baptised 15 May 1910 aged 14 at St Martin's, West Acton (shown as child of Alfred and Amelia - see below). Clifford Ernest Baker of 1/16 Battalion London Regiment "B" Company was killed in action on 19 September 1916 in France & Flanders. 

Nell Elizabeth Baker died in 1907 aged 34 years old. Alfred remarried. HIs second wife was Amelia Alice Stickley on 27 March 1909 at All Hallows, Tottenham. Amelia was the daughter of Alfred James Stickley and sister of George Good Baker's wife Nellie (see above). Amelia had been married before, to Herbert Stanley Read on 1 January 1891 at United Parish Church of St Leonards, London and they had two children, before Herbert died on 19 December 1902:

• Constance Irene Read. Born 16 June 1892. Baptised 17 July 1892 in St Mary's, Tottenham. Constance married Charles Alfred Roberts on 2 August 1913 at Palmers Green. They had at least one daughter. In 1921 they were living at 33, St George's Road, Palmers Green where Charles was a fruit salesman for Alfred Baker Ltd, Covent Garden. In 1939 Charles and Constance were living at Gloucester Gardens, Southgate, Charles was a wholesale fruit salesman. Charles Alfred Roberts died in 1960 in Hatfield. Constance Irene Roberts died in 1973 in Enfield. 
• Marjorie Winifred Read. Born 16 June 1899. In 1921 Marjorie was visiting Louis Dessurille Anderson, 47 year old bank manager and his family at 1, Kings Road, Westcliff-on-Sea. Aged 22 she was a private secretary for Alf Baker at Bedford Chambers, King Street West. Marjorie married Eric James Anderson on 2 September 1922 at St John the Evangelist, Palmers Green. They had at least one daughter. Eric James Anderson died in early 1971 and his wife a few months later.

In 1911 Alfred and Amelia were living in Southgate with their children and stepchildren. They had been married two years and Alfred was a "fruit salesman". They had a daughter of their own

• Phyllis Ena Baker. Born 10 October 1909. Baptised 7 November 1909 at St John the Evangelist, Palmers Green. I can find no trace of her in the 1921 census at the present time. Phyllis married Cyril Herbert Handisyde on 15 August 1931 in Palmers Green. Cyril was a 24 year old motor engineer, son of Herbert William Handisyde, confectioner. In 1939 they were living at 33 Hoodcote Gardens, Southgate with their daughter. Phyllis Ena Handisyde of Flat 5, Octavia House, 8 Homer Street, London, W14 died on 5 August 1995.

I can find no trace of Alfred or Amelia in the 1921 census at the present time. 

Amelia Alice Baker of 51, Old Park Road, Palmers Green (wife of Alfred Baker) died on 9 May 1933. Probate to said Alfred Baker and Charles Alfred Roberts, salesman.

George and Jane's son Henry Baker married Julia Marion Moore on 30 July 1896 at Holy Trinity, Tottenham. Henry was a 25 year old clerk, son of George Baker (deceased), a saddler. He gives an address in St Martin's in the Field. Julia is the 20 year old daughter of James Moore, secretary. 

In 1901 they were living at 4 Palmar Road, Camberwell with their eldest daughter. Henry was a cashier to a fruit salesman. This photo of Henry was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Christina Farrell. 

In 1911 Henry and Julia were still living in Camberwell. The census shows they had had seven child of which six survived. A further son was born after the census was taken. Their children were

• Marion Rose Baker. Born 1900. Marion married John William Thompson on 16 September 1920 at St Paul's, Herne Hill.  In 1921 John and Marion were living at 3, Aldermary Road, Bromley. John was marine insurance underwriter for International Insurance Company Ltd. Marion was a domestic (at home). Marion Rose Thompson of Roslin, 45 Beadon Road, Bromley died on 8 July 1939 at Coventry & Warwickshire Hospital, Coventry as a result of a road traffic accident. Administration was granted to James William Thompson, underwriting member of Lloyds.
• Henry Moore Baker. Born 14 August 1902. Henry married Nell May Manchip in 1935. They had five children. Henry appears to have been a pilot in military in WW2. Henry died 15 September 1987 in Chippenham. Nell died on 18 February 2000 in Chippenham.
• Hubert James Baker. Born 21 September 1903. Baptised 19 September 1909 at St Barnabus, Dulwich. Hubert appears to have gone to sea, working for Cunards. He died in 1970 and was buried in Norfolk.   
• Stella Baker. Born 14 October 1904. Baptised 19 September 1909 at St Barnabus, Dulwich. Stella married Albert Edwing Westerman in 1931. In 1939 they were living at 237 Pickhurst Lane, Albert, a chartered architect had been accepted for army officers enlistment reserve. They had at least one daughter. Albert Edwing Westerman died on 1 December 1997 in West Wickham, Kent. Stella died in 2007. Stella is Christina's great grandmother.
• Kenneth George Baker. Born 15 May 1906. Baptised 19 September 1909 at St Barnabus, Dulwich. Kenneth spent his working life in the Royal Air Force retiring in 1953. Kenneth George Baker of 20 Mayfair, Post HIll, Tiverton died on 9 January 1987 in Devon.
• Donald Good Baker. Born 23 May 1907. Baptised 19 September 1909 at St Barnabus, Dulwich. Donald married Dorothy Devereux in 1932. In 1939 they were living at 203, Burnt Oak Lane, Sidcup. They had five children. Donald died in 1981 in Kings Lynn. Dorothy died in 1983.
• John Alfred Baker. Born 1912. John married Jessie Caroline Crisp  in 1937 in Greenwich. They had two children. Jessie died on 26 December 2010. 

At the time of the children's baptisms the family were resident at 59 Holme Dene Avenue, Herne Hill. In 1921 Henry and Julia were still living at 59 Holme Dene Avenue. Henry was 50 years old and a staff manager for George Munro Ltd, wholesale fruit committee salesman at Covent Garden. Wife Julia was 45 years old. Son Henry Moore Baker, aged 18 was a clerk in the RAF. Son Hubert James Baker, aged 17, was a clerk for Alfred Baker and Co Ltd, wholesale fruit committee salesman at Covent Garden. Daughter Stella Baker, aged 16 was a shorthand typist for  Edward Starr and co Ltd Insurance Brokers. Sons, Kenneth George Baker, aged 15, Donald Good Baker, aged 14, and John Alfred Baker, aged 9  were all at school "whole time".  Henry Baker died in 1927 in St Paul, Covent Garden.  Julia Marion Baker died on 3 December 1948. She was buried on 9 December 1948 at Greenwich.   

In 1901 George and Jane's daughter Rosina Sarah Baker was living at 29 Ouseley Road, Battersea with Julian Hooper, a 65 year old saddler, his wife Julia and their sons Hubert Hooper, aged 41, a saddler and Roland Hooper, aged 36, a pianoforte tuner. Rosina aged 28 is described as an "adoptive daughter". Rosina married Hubert Julian Hooper on 22 August 1903 at St Mary Magdalene, Wandsworth. Hubert, aged 43, a saddler was the son of Julian Hooper, saddler. Rosina, aged 31 was the daughter of George Baker (deceased), saddler. Both give their address as 29 Ouseley Road. 

In 1911 Hubert & "Rose" were living at 22, Lawrence Road, Hove, Sussex, where Hubert was a saddler. His aunt Harriett Amelia Hooper, aged 70 was living with them. Sarah Ann Day, a 62 year old widow and Annie Isabel Day; aged 27 (presumably her daughter) were visiting. In 1921, Hubert, aged 61 and "Rose", aged 49 were both domestic servants living with and presumably working for Morris Stepheny, a 38 year old furniture manufacturer and his wife at 3, Helenslea Avenue, Hendon, Middx. In 1930 Hubert and Rosina were living at 24 Lawrence Road, Hove. Rosina Sarah Hooper of 24 Lawrence Road died aged 60 and was buried on 30 January 1933 at St Philip's, Hove. Hubert J Hooper died in 1936 in Hove.

• Clara Kemsley nee Baker

Henry and Clara's daughter, Clara Baker married William Kemsley on 18 January 1868 in Boxley, Kent. William was a 25 year old labourer, son of Jesse Kemsley, bailiff. Clara was a 27 year old domestic servant, the daughter of Henry Baker, miner. Both give their address as Boxley. 

In 1871 William and Clara were living at No 2 Cottages, Gidds Pound, Boxley. William. aged 28 was a "cowman domestic". Clara, aged 30 was born in Kington, Gloucestershire (earlier censuses show she was born in Thornbury). Their eldest daughter was 2 years old and their eldest son was 5 months old.

In 1881 they were living at N Lodge, Vinters, Bearsted Road, Boxley. William was a bailiff and shepherd. Their five children were all scholars.   

• Ellen Kemsley. Baptised 10 January 1869 in Boxley
• Arthur Kemsley. Born 15 October 1870. Baptised 13 November 1870 in Boxley.
• Harry Kemsley. Born 25 September 1872 in Boxley. 
• Ralph Kemsley. Born 1874 in Boxley
• Alice Kemsley. Born 1876 in Boxley. 

In 1891 they were living at Vinters Road, Boxley. William, aged 48 was a farm bailiff. Son Arthur, aged 20 was an engine makes fitter, Ralph, aged 16 was a plumbers apprentice. Daughter Alice, aged 15, was also at home. 

William Kemsley died on 15 March 1900 aged 57 years. He was buried on 22 March 1900 at Boxley. Probate was granted to Alice Kemsley, spinster. 

In 1901 Clara, a 60 year old widower and her daughter aged 25, both described as "living on her own means" were boarding at 23, Hardy Street, Maidstone with Thomas Peters, a manager of a sewing machine company and his family. 

Clara Kemsley was admitted to Kent Lunatic Asylum (later Oakwood Hospital) on 9 July 1908. She died there on 10 November 1927. 

William and Clara's daughter Ellen Kemsley married Edward Collins on 15 November 1890 in Boxley.  In 1901 they were living at 1, Hulberry Cottages, Lullingstone, Kent where Edward, aged 38 was a waggoner on a farm. Three children had been born. In 1911 they were living at 8 Caleb Cottages, Foots Cray. Edward, aged 48 is now a farm labourer. A further three children had been born. their eldest daughter is not listed. 

• Ellen W Collins. Born 1893 in Sutton Valence. 
• Edward Collins. Born 1895 in Leeds, Kent. 
• Ralph Collins. Born 1897 in Leeds, Kent. 
• Eva Collins. Born 1901 in Lullingstone, Kent. 
• Elsie Collins. Born 1905 in Lullingstone. Kent
• Albert Collins. Born 1907 in Chistlehurst, Kent

I can find no trace of the family in the 1921 census or later at the present time. 

William and Clara's son Arthur Kemsley married Jane Collyer on 18 December 1897 at St Mark's Church, Wyke, Surrey. Arthur was a 27 year old insurance agent of Vinters Farm, Boxley, the son of William Kemsley, farm bailiff. Jane was the 25 year old daughter of Henry Collyer, labourer. 

In 1901 Arthur and Jane were living at Bearsted Street, Bearsted where Arthur, aged 30 was a market gardener. Their eldest three children had been born. In 1911 they were living at 2, Manor Road, Stoughton, Guildford. Arthur was an engineers fitter and turner for a machine tool manufacturer. They had been married 13 years and had eight children of which six survived. 

• Arthur Sidney Kemsley. Born 30 July 1898. Baptised 4 December 1898 in Bearsted. In 1939 Arthur was living at 24, Nightingale Place, Woolwich. Single, he was a valet. Also at the address was Gerald Tutt, a grocery assistant at the R.A. Canteen, Gunner Arthur Kemsley of the Royal Artillery died on 6 January 1942. He was buried at Brookwood, Woking. 
• Violet Millicent Kemsley. Born 16 October 1899. Baptised 30 December 1899 in Bearsted. In 1921 Violet was a domestic servant working for Arthur Frederick George Davis, a clerk for the British South Africa Company and his family at 45, Wodeland Avenue, Guildford. Violet married James Etherington in 1925 in Guildford. They had two children. In 1948 they were living at 127, Compton Crescent, Chessington, Epsom. James died in 1970. Violet died in 1971 in Horsham. 
• Algernon Walter Kemsley. Born 1901 in Bearsted. In 1932 he was living at Jury Farm Cottages, Ripley.  "Walter Algernon" Kemsley of No 2 Caravan Care of Ward & Gower Ltd, Hook, Hampshire died on 7 October 1972.  
• Horace Frank Kemsley. Born 12 March 1901 in Bearsted. Horace married Doris Oliphant Rosher in 1939 in Aldershot. Doris had been married twice before and had seven children. When the register was taken earlier in the year, Horace, a house decorator is lodging with 78 others at 9, Sebastol Road, Aldershot. Doris Rosher may have been living with Mr and Mrs Goree at 47, Alexandra Road, Chertsey. In 1948 Electoral registers Horace is listed, again with numerous other men, but not his wife at 124, Camberwell Road, Camberwell. Horace F Kemsley died in 1949 in Camberwell. Doris Oliphant Kemsley died in 1974 in Portsmouth. 
• Edgar George Kemsley. Born 1903 in Malling. Edgar died in 1904. 
• Charles Edward Kemsley. Baptised 2 November 1904 in Maidstone.  Charles died later in 1904. 
• Hilda Ivy Jane Kemsley. Born 2 February 1906 in Bearsted. Baptised 28 March 1909 at Emmanuel, Staughton. In 1921 Hilda was a 16 year old kitchen maid working for Laura Mitchell, principal of a private nursing home at Redbrass, London Road, Guildford Hilda married Frank Robert Mantle in 1928 in Southampton. In 1939 they were living at 153, Ditchling Rise, Brighton where Frank was a furnishing upholsterer (railway). They had two children. Frank Robert Mantle died in 1968 in Brighton. Hilda Ivy Jane Mantle of 109, Bedingfield Crescent, Halesworth, Suffolk died on 31 July 1981.  
• Edith Alice Kate Kemsley. Born 28 December 1908 in Bearsted. Baptised 28 March 1909 in Emmanuel, Staughton. Edith married Ernest Henry Tribe in 1938 in Surrey. They had one son. In 1939 they were living at "Edern", East Meads, Guildford. Ernest was a cutter and tool grinder (aircraft).  Edith died in 1987 in Basingstoke. Ernest Henry Tribe of 159, Winchester Road, Four Marks, Alton died on 22 September 1989. 

Jane Kemsley died in 1912 in Guildford. Arthur is believed to have remarried in 1915. HIs second wife was May Searle. They had at least three children, 

• Harry Kemsley. Born 30 June 1914 in Guildford. Harry died in 1983 in Chatham.  
• Albert Arthur Kemsley. Born 3 April 1916 in Guildford. Albert married Emma Jenny King on 3 August 1940 in Strood. Emma Jenny Kemsley of 190A Carnation Road, Strood, Medway died on 28 March 1976. Albert died on 31 May 2001 at Strood, Medway.  
• William Kemsley. Born 11 November 1919 in Guildford. William married Peggy Kathleen Miller in 1949 in Battle. They had two children. William Kemsley of Wall Farm Bungalow, Jurys Gap, Broomhill, Camber, Rye died on 12 March 1984. Peggy Kathleen Kemsley  of Wall Farm Bungalow, Jurys Gap, Broomhill, Camber, Rye died on 16 August 1985. 

I can find no trace of most of the family in 1921 at the present time. In 1929 Arthur and May were living at 2, Stoughton Villas. In 1939 they were living at 271, Darnley Road, Rochester and Arthur was  "traveller - chemical - own account". Son Harry was an aircraft fitter. Son Albert was skilled labour at the dockyard and William was a railway porter. Arthur Kemsley is believed to have died in 1951. May Kemsley died on 26 July 1963 and was buried at Strood, Kent. 

William and Clara's son Harry Kemsley married Susannah Pearson on 30 September 1894 in Boxley. In 1901 they were living at 15, Victoria Street, Aylesford. Harry, aged 28, was an insurance advisor. They had four children 

• Florence Marion Kemsley. Born 21 December 1896 in Thurnham. Baptised 7 February 1897 in Bearsted.  In 1921 Florence was visiting Annie Rolph and her sisters at 1, New Park Road, Bournemouth.  She was an art needlework assistant for Mrs Mills art Needlework. she was back living with her father in 1939. Florence married George Wright in 1941 in Eton, Bucks.  Florence Marion Wright of Southdown Rest Home, Wanborough, Swindon died on 26 June 1981. 
• Harry Sidney Kemsley. Born 31 January 1898 in Eccles. Harry married Minnie Appenroth in 1926 in Eton, Bucks. In 1939 they were living at 2, Bridge Close, Slough. Harry was a salesman, collector, credit drapery. They had one son at school.  Minnie Kemsley of 70, Coronation Street, Morley, West Yorks died on 7 July 1975. Harry Sydney Kemsley died in 1985 in Leeds, West Yorks. 
• Ada Isabel Alice Kemsley. Born 19 December 1899 in Eccles. Ada married Cyril Alfred Weeks in 1921 in Eton. In 1939 they were living at "Sunray", Alexandra Road, Guildford. Cyril was a civil servant at the Exchequer and Audit Department, London. They had two sons. Cyril Alfred Weeks of Tudor Dene, Church Road, Ash, an auditor with the Ministry of Health died on 4 July 1957 at Green Lane Hospital, Weyden Lane, Farnham. Ada Isabel Alice Weeks of Glenalmond, King Harry Lane, St Albans, Herts died on 23 June 1989, 
• Dorothy Kemsley. Born 21 December 1900 in Eccles. Dorothy married Reginald Jack Thorpe in 1928 in Eton, Bucks. In 1939 they were living at 3, Colbrook Close, Hayes. Reginald was a French polisher. Dorothy may have died in 1949. Reginald Jack Thorpe of 33 Arthur Road, Slough died on 11 December 1954. Probate was granted to Eileen Doris Thorpe, spinster.

In 1911 Harry and Susannah were living at 1 West Villa, Church Street, Chalvey, Slough, Bucks. Harry was an insurance agent.  The census shows that they had five children of which four survived. Susannah Kemsley died in 1914 in Eton, Bucks. In 1921 Harry, aged 48 was a warehouse worker with the Horlicks Malted Milk Company. Son Harry, aged 23 was a grocers assistant for Stevens and Steeds grocery and provisions merchant. Daughter Ada, aged 21, and Dorothy, aged 20 were both cashiers for butchers, S Osmond & Son. They were living at at Seymour Road, Chalvey, Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire. In 1939 Harry, a widower, a retiree was living at 7 Seymour Road, Slough with his daughter Florence.  Harry Kemsley died on 4 July 1951 in Chatham.    

William and Clara's son Ralph Kemsley joined the Royal Engineers on 30 September 1892 at Chatham. He was an 18 year old plumber. In 1901, he was 26 years old, single, a Corporal in the Royal Engineers, based at St Mary's Barracks, Gillingham. Kent. His military record is shown below. 

In 18 November 1903 Ralph married Jane Gertrude Smith on 18 November  1903 in Cape Town, South Africa. Aged 29 he was a staff sergeant. He had been posted there since 4 November 1902 and remained there until 30 March 1908. They had two children:

• Sydney Hyde Kemsley. Born 30 September 1905 in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. On 22 May 1926 Ralph sailed from Hamilton, Bermuda to on "Fort Victoria" to Now York,  United States. He describes himself as a student. He made the same journey on the "SS Fort Victoria" arriving on 23 August 1927. On 5 October 1933, Sydney, a 28 year old civil servant left Liverpool on "S S Orduna" for Valparonoo. Sydney married Elizabeth Cooney. In November 1942 Sydney Hyde Kemsley sailed from Bermuda to the United Kingdom on the "Empire Grace". He was a 2nd Lieutenant Royal Engineers and was to be staying at the "Overseas Club", London. On 19 August 1960 Sydney and Elizabeth returned from the United Kingdom to Bermuda where they lived at "Fleetway" Jennings Bay, Southampton, Bermuda.  Sydney Hyde Kemsley died on 21 November 1995 in Maryland, USA. Elizabeth died in 1999.
• May Kemsley. Born 18 May 1907 in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. In July 1922, May, a 15 year old student arrived in St John, New Brunswick on the Caraquet for a visit. On 26 July 1925 she arrived in Bristol on the Changuinola. She returned to Hamilton, Bermuda on the Cavina leaving England on 10 October 1925. She was an eighteen year old student. Her address in the UK had been 122, Shelley Avenue, London. She returned to the UK at some point for on 2 October 1930 she left again for Bermuda sailing on the Orduna. She was a 23 year old bookkeeper. On 31 July 1935 she arrived in New York for 5 weeks. She was still a bookkeeper. On 19 October 1945 she flew from Bermuda to Baltimore, Maryland, USA with British Overseas Airways. May is believed to have died in 1975.   

In 1911, Ralph was a Quartermaster Sergeant and a "Foreman of the Works" in the "Etab for the Royal Engineers". Aged 36 he was married.  His wife and children are listed in barracks in "Bermuda and Jamaica". His service record confirms that they spent time in Bermuda. On 30 June 1922 Ralph and his wife visit Canada arriving on "S S Caraquet". Their son Sydney is given as next of kin. On 13 June 1932 Ralph and Jane returned from Bermuda to Portsmouth on the "Reina del Pacifica". Again they indicate that they were visiting from Bermuda and their permanent residence remained outside the United Kingdom. On 1 September 1932 Ralph, a 58 year old civil servant and his wife Jane, both of 122, Shelley Avenue, Manor Park, London set sail from Liverpool to Bermuda on the "Reina del Pacifica". Both show themselves as resident in "other parts of the British Empire".

Finally in 1901 William and Clara's daughter Alice Kemsley was living with her widowed mother, boarding at 23, Hardy Street, Maidstone with Thomas Peters, a manager of a sewing machine company and his family.  In 1911 Alice may have been a parlour maid, one of eight servants working at 87 Lancaster Gate, London for George Wyatt Truscott, printer and his family. Nothing more is known about Alice. 

• Charles Baker and Ruth Jones

Henry and Esther's son Charles Baker married Ruth Jones in 1875.

In 1881 they were living at Tilley Street, Aberystruth where Charles, aged 27 was a coal miner. Their eldest two children had been born, their daughter was 4 years old and their eldest son was 2 years old. 

In 1891 Charles and Ruth were living at 74, Tylery Street, Aberystruth and a further two sons had been born.  Charles' brother Robert, a coal mine labourer was living with them, as was John Wright, aged 33, a coal worker. 

• Hannah Baker. Born 16 November 1876 in Abertillery, Monmouth
• John Henry Baker. Born 23 January 1881 in Abertillery, Monmouth.
• William Baker. Born 21 July 1887 in Abertillery, Monmouth. 
• Luther Baker. Born 1890 in Bedwelty, Monmouthshire. Luther Baker died in 1892 aged 2 years old.  

In 1901 Charles and Ruth were living at 49, Tillery Street, Abertillery. Charles, aged 46 was a coal mine hewer. Son John Henry, aged 20 was  coal miner (below ground) and son William, aged 13 was a coal hewer.  Two further daughters had been born,

• Sarah Ellen Baker. Born 4 November 1892 in Abertillery, Monmouth.
• Florence Ada Baker. Born 5 April 1895 in Abertillery, Monmouth.

In 1911 Charles and Ruth were at 51, Tilley Street, Abertillery. Charles aged 56 was a coal miner (hewer).  The census shows that they had eight children of which five survived. Son, John, aged 31, a coal miner (journey rider) and daughter Florence, aged 14 remained at home. 

Ruth Baker died in 1916 aged 59 years old.  

In 1921 Charles Baker, widower, a 66 year old coal hewer working for Ebbw Vale Steam Coal Company was living with his son-in-law William Walden and daughter Sarah at 51 Tillery Street, Abertillery.   

Charles Baker died in 1927 in Newport.  

Charles and Ruth's daughter Hannah Baker married William Henry John Williams on 20 March 1899 at Holy Trinity Church, Nantyglo, Monmouth. William was a 25 year old collier, son of William Williams, pit broker. Hannah, aged 22 was the daughter of Charles Baker, collier.  

In 1901 William and Hannah were living at 24 Gray Street, Abertillery. William, aged 27, was a coalminer hewer. His wife was 24 years old. They had one daughter who was 8 months old

• Leviah Williams. Born 24 July 1900 in Abertillery. Leviah married William H Jones in 1924 in Bedwelty. In 1939 they were living at 16, Roch Street, Abertillery, the same address as her parents, but listed as a separate household. William was a mechanical engineer. They had two children. 

In 1911 they were living at 33, Evelyn Street, Abertillery. They had been married 12 years and had one child. William was a colliery examiner below ground. Leviah was a 10 year old scholar. Alice Millard, a 25 year old school teacher was boarding with them, as was George Hodges, a 76 year old widower. In 1921 they were living at 16, Roch Street, Abertillery. William H J Williams, aged 47 was a colliery examiner for Powells Tillery Steam Coal Company at Vivian Colliery, Abertillery.   Hannah, aged 44 was on home duties. Leviah was 20 years old and a chemist shop assistant for J H Ritchard M P S, Abertillery. They were still at 16, Roch Street in 1939. William H J Williams was a colliery examiner. Hannah was on unpaid domestic duties. William may have died in 1958 and Hannah in 1959.    

In 1901 Charles and Ruth's son John Henry Baker was still living with his parents, aged 20, he was a coal haulier (below ground). In 1911 he was living with his parents at 51, Tilley Street, Abertillery and aged 31 he was a coal miner (journey rider).  John Henry married Sarah Lewis and in 1921 they were living at 5, Adam Street, Abertillery. John Henry was a colliery master haulier gray working for Powells Tillery Steam Coal Company. They had a 5 year old son

• Raymond Baker. Born 1916 in Abertillery.  Raymond may have died in 1930 aged 14 years old. 

By 1939 John Henry and Sarah had moved and were living at 1, The Firs, Bridge - Blean Road, Kent. John Henry was a colliery roadman, underground. Sarah was on unpaid domestic duties. William James Lewis., born 1903, a coal hewer underground was living with them. Nothing more is known. 

In 1901 Charles and Ruth's son William Baker was 13 years old, still living with his parents, but already a "coal miner hewer". William married Lucy Gane in 1909 in Bedwelty. In 1911 they were living at 5 Diamond Jubilee Terrace,  Abertillery. William was a coal miner (hewer). Their eldest son was born later that year. They had three sons 

• Melvyn Baker. Born 13 July 1911 in Abertillery.  Melvyn married Theresa Y. In 1939 they were living at 34, Montague Street, Abertillery. Melvyn was a colliery rope splicer. Theresa was on unpaid domestic duties. They had two children. It is likely Melvyn and Theresa divorced and both remarried. Melvyn may have married Mary Greaves in 1952 in Bedwelty. He died in 1998. Mary died on 22 June 2013, Both were buried at St Paul's churchyard, Cwmtillery, Blaenau Gwent. 
• Ronald Baker. Born 12 August 1914 in Abertillery. In 1939 Ronald is living at 4, Smith Road, next door to his parents. He was a colliery hewer. 
• Charles H Baker. Born 1 June 1919 in Abertillery

In 1921 William and Lucy were living at 51, Tillery Street, Abertillery. William was a Steward presently unemployed for the Workman club, Abertillery. Son Melvyn is not listed, Ronald was 56 years old and in school "whole time". Charles was 2 years old. In 1939 William was living with his wife Lucy at 3, Smith Road, Abertillery. Son Charles is listed. William's sister Florence and her son was living with them (see below). Nothing more is known. 

Charles and Ruth's daughter Sarah Ellen Baker married William Charles Walden in 1916 in Bedwelty. In 1921 William and Sarah were living at 51 Tillery Street, Abertillery. William was a coal hewer working for Ebbw Vale Steam Coal Company, as was his 66 year old father in law, now widowed who was living with them. They had one son, who was just 10 months old 

• Donald Walden. Born 2 August 1920 in Abertillery. Donald married Doris Anne Scales in 1946 in Woolwich. Donald Walden of 25, Newall Street, Abertillery died on 1 July 1976. Doris A Walden died in May 2004 in Caerphilly. 

In 1921 William and Sarah were living at 51 Tillery Street, Abertillery. William, aged 32, was a coal hewer at Ebbw Vale Steam Coal Company. Sarah was 28 years old. Their son was 10 years old, Sarah's father, Charles "Chas" Baker, widower, a 66 year old coal hewer working for Ebbw Vale Steam Coal Company was living with them. In 1939 William and Sarah were living at 11, Gette Gray Road, Abertillery. William was a coal hewer.  Sarah was on unpaid domestic duties. Son Donald was a foundry machine moulder. William H C Walden died in 1952 in Bedwelty. He was 63 years old. Sarah Ellen Walden died in 1960 in Bedwelty, She was 67 years old. 

Finally, in 1921, Charles and Ruth's daughter Florence Ada Baker was a 24 year old servant working for widower, Albert Short, aged 55, a coal miner (hewer) and his children. She married Wilfred Raymond Winmill in 1923 in Bedwelty. They had one son 

• Kenneth Winmill. Born 22 January 1926 in Bedwelty. Kenneth married Joan E Morgan in 1950 in Bedwelty. Kenneth died in 2004. 

In 1939 Florence Winmill and her son Kenneth were living at 3, Smith Road, Abertillery, seemingly with Florence's brother William and his wife Lucy (see above). It is not clear where Wilfred would have been. Wilfred R Winmill died in 1941 in Bedwelty. Florence Ada Winmill died in 1968 in Pontypool. 

• Samuel Baker and Sophia Bowden 

Henry and Esther's son Samuel Baker married Sophia Bowden on 12 November 1877 in Aberystruth. Samuel was a 21 year old collier, son of Henry Baker, contractor. Sophia was 18 years old, the daughter of George Bowden, labourer. Both Samuel and Sophia were only able to make their mark.  The witnesses were Charles Tudor and Caroline Tudor, who are believed to be Sophia's mother and step father.  

In 1881 Samuel and Sophia Baker were living at Carmel Street, Abertillery, with Charles and Caroline Tudor. Their eldest son was one year old. Both Charles and Samuel were colliers.  Samuel is described as their "son in law" and Sophia as their daughter. 

In 1891 Samuel and Sophia were living at 34, Huts, Llanhilleth, Aberbeeg (two doors away from his in laws).  Samuel was a 35 year old coal miner, his wife was 30 years old. Their eldest son was 11, their daughter was 1 year old.  

• Charles Baker. Born 1880 in Abertillery, Aberystruth, Monmouthshire. 
• Ellen Baker. Born 1890 in Llanhilleth, Monmouthshire,

In 1901 Samuel and "Soby" were living at Queen Street, Abertillery. Samuel, aged 44 was a coal miner.  "Soby" was 40 years old. One son is listed

• Reginald Baker. Born 1897 in Abertillery, Monmouthshire. 

In 1911 Samuel and Sophia were living at 21 Queen Street Abertillery.  Samuel, aged 54, was a coal miner (hewer). Sophia was 46 years old. The census shows that they had been married 28 years and had ten children of which three were living and seven had died!! Along with son Reg, aged 14, a milk vendor, a daughter is listed.

• Irene Baker. Born  1901 in Abertillery, Monmouthshire.

Their daughter Ellen Baker may have died in 1894 aged just 4 years old.

Samuel Baker died in 1915 aged 59 years old. in Abertillery, as a result of an accident at work in Aberbeeg Colliery. A newspaper report of the incident is below, 

Nothing more is known about his wife Sophia Baker. 

Samuel and Sophia's son Charles Baker may have married Ellen Harriet Davies on 10 September 1898 at Holy Trinity Church, Nantingle. Charles, a 20 year old collier, was the son of Samuel Baker, labourer. Ellen, also aged 20, was the daughter of Benjamin Davies, labourer. I am concerned about whether this is "our" Samuel as it is the first time his father has been described as a labourer. 

In 1901 they were at Felix Fach, Llanhilleth. Charles, aged 21, was a coal miner (born Abeystruth)  Their eldest two children had been born. In 1911 Charles and Ellen were living at Vale Terrace, Six Bells, Abertillery. Charles, aged 31 was a coal hewer. Ellen was 32 years old. They had been married 12 years and had seven children of which five were living. 

• George H Baker. Born 1899 in Abertillery.  
• Hannah Baker. Born 1901 in Six Bells
• Violet Baker. Born 1903 in Six Bells
• Leonard Baker. Born 1908 in Six Bells
• Charles Melvyn Baker. Born 1910 in Six Bells

Two further daughter was born subsequently

• Emma Baker. Born 1913 in Pontypool.    
• Olive Baker. Born 1915 in Pontypool.   

In 1921 they were still living at Vale Terrace, Six Bells. Charles aged 41 is shown s "disabled", but his employer is shown as "Bud and Co", Aberbeeg. Son George, aged 22 was a gas worker at C W G Gas Works, Abertillery. Leonard, Charles, Emma and Olive are also listed, all in full time education. Charles Baker died in 1933 in Bedwelty. 

Nothing more is known for sure about Samuel and Sophia's son Reginald E Baker. It is possible that he joined the 11th Battalion of the Machine Gun Corp. and was posted to France where he was killed in action on 21 March 1918. His sole legatee was his mother Sophia. 

Nothing more is known about Samuel and Sophia's daughter Irene Baker. 

Samuel Baker and Ann Adams.

Samuel Baker was baptised on 31 August 1817 at Berkeley son of William Baker, dairyman and Hesther Baker of Clapton.

He married Ann Adams on 5 November 1849 at St Stephen, Bristol. Samuel was a widower. No details are known of his first marriage. Ann, a spinster was the daughter of Thomas Adams, farmer. 

In 1851 34 year old Samuel is living in Hill with his wife farming 70 acres with 2 labourers.

In 1861 Samuel was still farming in Hill but by now he had 100 acres and was employing two labourers. Living with him were 3 servants including a governess which would indicates some degree of status.

Samuel and Ann had seven children

• Charles Baker. Baptised 7 April 1850 at Hill.
  
• Fanny Baker. Baptised 18 January 1852 at Hill
  
• John Baker. Baptised 5 February 1854 at Hill
  
• Thomas Baker. Baptised 20 February 1856 at Hill. Died on 24 April 1857 aged 1 year and 3 months. Buried 29 April 1857 at Oldbury Upon Severn.  He is commemorated on his grandparents tomb in Hill. 
  
• Walter George Baker. Baptised 1 August 1858 at Hill
  
• William Baker. Baptised 9 November 1859 at Hill. Died in 1879 aged 20 and buried on 9 May 1879 at Hill.
  
• Sarah Baker Baptised 30 June 1861 at Hill.

In 1871 he was farming 67 acres at Hill Farm, Hill next to the church.

In 1881 63 year old Samuel was still farming, but only 5 acres in Hill. The only children remaining at home are Charles, John, Walter and Sarah.

Samuel Baker died aged 66 and was buried on 19 April 1883 at Hill. Ann Baker also died at 66 and was buried at Hill on 15 April 1886.

• Charles Baker

Samuel and Ann's son Charles Baker was living with his parents in Hill up to and including in 1881.

In 1891  Charles Baker, now aged 42, a farmer was visiting Charles Jones, aged 79, and his wife Sarah, aged 89 at Rockhampton. I have not yet been able to connect Charles and Sarah to 'our' Jones family. 

Nothing more is known about Charles Baker.

• Fanny Baker

In 1881, Samuel and Ann's daughter Fanny Baker, aged 29 was working as a dairymaid and living with farmer Elizabeth Parslow at Luggs Farm, Berkeley.

In 1891 38 year old Fanny is visiting John and Lizzy Adams at Joseph Padstead Farm, Mathern, Wales. She is described as "living on her own means".

Fanny never married for in 1901, aged 49 she is housekeeper to Job Francis, a 69 year old widowed farmer at Newport, Wales. 

In 1921 Fanny was visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Samuel and Sarah Sharp at Thornwell, Chepstow where Samuel was farming (see below)

• John Baker

In 1881 John Baker, aged 27, was living at Hill Farm House with his parents Samuel and Ann. 

In 1891 John may have been visiting Albert Adams, a 34 year old licenced victualler and Rosalind Bolt, a 39 year old widow, at  55, St Michaels Hill, Bristol. John was single, a farmer, born Thornbury. 

Nothing is known about him after that date.

• Walter George Baker and Sarah Pritchard

In 1871, Samuel and Ann's son Walter was visiting Sarah Palmer, a 55 year old widow at Hill,. He is described as a scholar. Also visiting was another 13 year old scholar, Octavios Barton. It is not clear why Walter would have been there at this time. He was back home in 1881.

Walter married Sarah Pritchard on 16 September 1882 at Bristol Register Office.

In 1891 they were living in Hill with their children. In 1901 they were still living in Hill and Walter, aged 41 was a cattleman

Walter and Sarah had four daughters:

• Winifred Maude Baker. Born 5 November 1882. Baptised 9 April 1883 at Rockhampton
  
• Millicent Baker. Born 12 February 1888. Baptised 11 March 1888 at Hill
  
• Hilda Baker. Born 3 July 1889. Baptised 2 August 1890 at Hill.
  
• Doris Baker. Baptised 3 December 1893 at Hill.
  

In 1911 Walter and Sarah were living at The Lodge, Hill. Walter was a farm labourer. His daughter Doris, the only one of their children still at home was an assistant dressmaker. 

Walter George Baker of Lodge Hill, Falfield, gardener died on 29 December 1918. Probate was granted to Winifred Maude Bowen (wife of Frank Heath Bowen). 

In 1921 Sarah Baker, a 61 year old widow is listed with her son-in-law Bertie Harold Dayman (see below) at Crossways, Chew stoke, Somerset.  

Sarah Baker died on 12 June 1934.

In 1901 Walter and Sarah's daughter, Winifred Maude Baker was a pupil teacher, still living with her parents in Hill. In 1911 she was boarding with William Grovis and his family at Shaftesbury, Gloucester Road, Cheltenham. She was an elementary school teacher working for Cheltenham Education Authority. Her sister Hilda Baker was also boarding at the same address and was an elementary school teacher.  Winifred married Frank Heath Bowen on 13 October 1912 at St Mark's, Cheltenham. Frank, aged 39, was a school master, the son of Thomas Bowen, upholsterer. Winifred, aged 29 was a school mistress, the daughter of Walter Baker, gardener.

In 1921 Frank and Winifred were living at Bournville, Old Bath Road, Cheltenham. Frank, aged 48 was an assistant school master for Cheltenham Education Committee. Winifred, aged 38 was on home duties. Doris Baker, aged 27 and Winifred's sister (see below), a school teacher for Somerset Education Committee and Hubert William Bayliss, aged 22, a brewers clerk for Whitbread Brewery were visiting. Frank and Winifred were still at Bournville in 1927. In 1939 they were living at 31, Berry Drive, Paignton, where Frank is described as a retired school teacher. Winifred Maud Bowen of Elgin, 31, Berry Drive, Paignton (wife of Frank Heath Bowen) died on 23 January 1940 at Paignton Hospital.  Probate to Frank Heath Bowen, retired school master. Frank Heath Bowen (otherwise Frank Henry Bowen, of Elgin, 31, Berry Drive, Paignton, Devon died on 30 April 1949 at South Eden Nursing Home, Paignton. Probate was granted to Lloyds Bank.  

On 29 April 1913 Walter and Sarah's daughter Millicent Baker married Arthur Nicholas Cornock Grove at Rockhampton. Arthur was a 38 year old farmer, the son of Thomas Grove (deceased) famer. Millicent was 25 years old the son of Walter George Baker, gardener.  Millicent had been  "housekeeper" for "Nicholas Grove", 36 year old farmer in 1911.

In 1921 "Nicholas" and Millicent were living at Rockhampton where he was farming on his own account. Millicent was 33 years old, some 14 years younger than her husband and was on "home duties". Their eldest three children had been born. They had four children. 

• Arthur N Grove. Born 13 December 1913 in Thornbury.  Arthur married Edna L Biggs in 1938 in Horsham, Sussex. In 1939 they were living at Fynstock, Horsham and Arthur was an electronic engineer for a meter supply company. 
• Eva Grove. Born 1 December 1916 in Thornbury. Eva married Cyril Ernest Turner in 1935 in Marlborough.  In 1939 they were living in Lebong, Wick where Cyril was a police sergeant and Eva was on unpaid domestic duties, They had one daughter under school age. Cyril Ernest Turner died in 1996 in Devizes. Eva Turner died in 2002. 
• Douglas Grove. Born 18 January 1918 in Thornbury. Douglas married  Catherine Oliver in 1951 in Marlborough. Catherine died in 1998 in Swindon. Douglas died in 2005. 
• Harold W Grove. Born 1 February 1920
  

In 1939 "Nicholas C" and Millicent were living at Bytham Farm, Ogbourne where he was a farmer. Two sons remained at home, Douglas was a "farmers son" and Harold was a "motor car mechanic apprentice". Millicent Grove of Bytham, Ogbourne St. George (wife of Nicholas Cornock Grove)  died on 4 April 1948 at Harnwood Hospital, Salisbury. Probate was granted to Cyril Ernest Turner, police inspector. 

In 1911, Walter and Sarah's daughter Hilda Baker was an elementary school teacher. for Cheltenham Education authority.   Hilda married Bertie Harold Dayman in 1916 in Clutton, Somerset. In 1921 Bertie Harold Dayman, a 31 year old carpenter and joiner for Glugas and Harris Joinery Manufacturer was listed at Crossways, Chew Stoke, Somerset with his mother in law Sarah Baker, a 61 year old widow. His wife Hilda, along with 17 others was visiting William Coulson, boarding house keeper at 66, Church Road, Weston Super Mare. The census shows she is married, without occupation. Bertie and Hilda appear to have had a son 

• Bernard John Dayman. Born 1923 in Clutton, Chew Stoke, Somerset. Bernard, a Guardsman 1422482 of 3rd Battalion of the Coldstream Guards died aged 20 on 11 September 1943. He was buried at Salerno, Provincia di Salerno, Campania, Italy

I can find no trace of the family in 1939 at the present time. When their son died in 1943 "Harold" and Hilda were living at Whitchurch, Somerset. On 15 June 1949, Bertie and Hilda, both 59 left New York on the French ship "S S De Grasse" bound for Plymouth, arriving on 23 June 1949, they give their address as 31, Berry Drive, Paignton. They had arrived on 11 April 1949 on the "De Grasse". On a later trip, on 8 July 1958, Bertie, a carpenter and Hilda, a housewife returned to Southampton from New York on H M S Queen Mary. They give their address as 31, Berry Drive, Paignton. Bertie Harold Dayman of 31 Berry Drive, Paignton died on 19 November 1970. Hilda Dayman of 31, Berry Drive, Paignton died on 2 April 1971. 

In 1921 Walter and Sarah's daughter Doris Baker were visiting her sister Winifred Maud and her husband Frank Heath Bowen at Bourneville, Old Bath Road, Cheltenham (see above). Doris was 27 years old and a school teacher for Somerset Education Committee. Also visiting was Hubert Arthur Bayliss, aged 22, a brewers clerk for Whitbread and Co. Doris married Hubert Arthur Bayliss on 5 August 1924 at Horfield. Hubert was 25 years old, a clerk, son of Hubert Bayliss, butcher. 

• Sarah Sharp nee Baker

Samuel and Ann's daughter Sarah Baker married Samuel Sharp of Chepstow on 17 March 1885 at Hill. Sarah was 23 years old. Her father Samuel is described as a yeoman. Samuel Sharp was a 36 year old widower, a yeoman the son of John Sharp, yeoman. The witnesses were Henrietta M Coates and Charles Baker junior.

In 1891, Samuel and 29 year old Sarah were living at Thornwell, Chepstow, Wales. They were still in Thornwall in 1901 and 1911 where Samuel was farming.

Samuel and Sarah had six children:

• John Sharp. Born 6 March 1886. Baptised 26 April 1886 in Chepstow. 
  
• Elsie Mary Sharp. Born 1888 in Chepstow
  
• Samuel Adams Sharp. Born 9 December 1890. Baptised 17 January 1891 at Chepstow.
  
• Edith Nellie Sharp. Born 2 June 1892. Baptised 30 June 1892 at Chepstow. 
  
• Phillis May Sharp. Born 4 February 1894. Baptised 22 March 1894 in Chepstow. 
  
• Winnifred Kathleen Sharp. Born 2 January 1902
  

In 1921 Samuel and Sarah were still at Thornwell, Chepstow and Samuel aged 72 is still faming. His son Samuel Adam Sharp, aged 30 is assisting him on the farm. Daughter Elsie. aged 33 is on "home duties", daughter Edith, aged 29 is a bank clerk for Barclays Bank, Phillis. aged 27 is a teacher for Gloucestershire Education Committee and Winifred, aged 19 is a milk recorder for her father. Also listed is Fanny Baker, 70 year old spinster who was visiting and John Clark Lidster, a 62 year old widower who was working for Samuel Sharp as a cowman. . 

Samuel Sharp died on 30 December 1922. 

In 1939 Sarah Sharp, a widow, retired was living at Thornwell Farm, Chepstow with her sons John and Samuel and daughter Edith. Samuel is described as the "farmer" and John as the "farmers assistant". 

Sarah Sharp died on 20 February 1951. 

Samuel and Sarah's son John Sharp married Ethel Rosa Lewis on 19 November 1919 in Ringstead, Norfolk. John was 33 years old, a farmer and a Lieutenant S.J.H , the son of Samuel Sharp, farmer. Ethel was 31 years old, the daughter of William Gerald Farrow Lewis. farmer. 

In 1921 John and Ethel were living at The Lodge, Ringstead. He was 35 years old, a farmer working on Giddings Farm. Also listed are wife Ethel, aged 32, Mary Bass, aged 27, visitor,  Marjorie Adamson, aged 17, a student doing farm work on Giddings farm, Millicent Mabel Matrell, aged 17 and Maggie Gates, aged 15, both servants working for John Sharp. In 1939 John is back at Thornwell Farm where he is described as "assisting his brother" Samuel. He is shown as married, but his wife is not listed. Ethel R Sharp is listed at 134 Queensgate, Kensington where she is described as a "private hotel keeper"!! with seven seemingly unconnected people, presumably guests. She is shown as married and her date of birth 16 October 1888 suggests that I have the correct person. This is rather strange, had they seperated!  John Sharp of The Welfare Centre, Caerwent died on 13 October 1962 in Mount Pleasant Hospital, Chepstow. Probate was granted to Nellie Marion Hunt, spinster. Ethel Rosa Sharp died in 1973 in Hounslow!

In 1939 Samuel and Sarah's daughter Elsie Mary Sharp was possibly a patient in Abergavenny mental hospital!! She appears never to have married and died in Abergavenny in 1968. 

In 1939 Samuel and Sarah's son Samuel Adams Sharp was farming at Thornwell Farm. Aged 49, he was still single. Samuel Adams Sharp of Thornwell Farm. Chepstow died on 15 January 1971.  HIs estate was valued at  £50,087. This photograph of Thornwell Farm was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Cheryl Smith

L to R: May Brooks, Alice Brooks Guyatt, Harold Brooks, Nellie Sharp, Sam Sharp 

In 1939 Samuel and Sarah's daughter Edith Nellie Sharp was living with her widowed mother at Thornwell Farm. She is described as a housekeeper. It seems that she never married. Edith Nellie Sharp of Severn View, Mouton Road, Chepstow died on 26 February 1980. 

In 1939 Samuel and Sarah's daughter Phillis May Sharp was living at The Cottage, Bear Street, Dursley where she was a senior mistress in a mixed grammar school. She too never married. Phyllis May Sharp of 19 Bradley Street, Wooton under Edge died on 23 February 1976.  

Samuel and Sarah's daughter Winnifred Kathleen Sharp married John Thorburn Wiles on 6 October 1924 at Chepstow.  

In 1939 John and Winnifred were living at Thornwell, Sandpits Lane, Ludlow and John was Chief Clerk at Barclays Bank, Ludlow. They had at least one son.  John Thorburn Wiles died in 1979. Winnifred Kathleen Wiles died in 1982. 

Fanny Russell Timothy formerly Nixon nee Baker.

Fanny Russell Baker was baptised 7 February 1821 at Berkeley, the daughter of William Baker, dairyman and Hesther Baker of Clapton.. 

Fanny had originally married Joseph Nixon, but Joseph died in 1846 after what could have only been a few years of marriage.  

Fanny Nixon married James Timothy on 26 February 1848 at St Mellons. Both were of full age, James was a farmer, son of William Timothy, farmer. Fanny was a widow, daughter of William Baker, farmer. The witnesses were William Williams (her sister Sarah's husband - see above) and Esther Lewis.

By 1851  James and Fanny were living at St Mellons, Glamorgan, Wales where James was farming 46 acres employing 2 labourers. In 1861, they were still living at St Mellons, Monmouthshire and had three children

• Elizabeth Timothy. Baptised 5 December 1852 in St Mellons.
  
• Mary Jane Timothy. Born 1854
  
• Charles Timothy. Born 1858
  

Fanny Russell Timothy died on 29 September 1864 aged 43 and was buried on 3 October 1864 at Michaelstone.

In 1871 18 year old, Elizabeth Timothy and 16 year old, Mary J Timothy are living with their aunt Sarah Williams at Gelly Bear, Marshfield, Monmouthshire (see above). It is not clear where James was at the time. it is possible that he had been admitted to Glamorgan County Asylum on 17 January 1869 where he died on 3 November 1873. 

• Elizabeth Timothy

It is not clear where James and Fanny's daughter Elizabeth would have been in 1881 through to 1911. 

In 1921 Elizabeth was living alone at Penlliene, Penbryn, Cardiganshire. Aged 68 years old, she is described as on "home duties". 

Elizabeth Timothy of Penlliene, Penbryn, Cardiganshire, spinster died on 22 December 1927 (Reg Gen Dec 1927 Newcastle in Emlyn 11b 20). Administration of her estate was granted to Stephen Timothy, gentleman. Her estate was valued at £96. 19s and 3d.

• Mary Jane Lewis nee Timothy

James and Fanny's daughter Mary Jane Timothy married her cousin George Lewis, son of George Lewis and Hester Baker on 11 April 1872 (see above).  

In 1881, George, aged 32 and Mary Jane living at Goitra Farm, St Mellons, Monmouthshire where George was farming 78 acres employing two labourers. They had two children

• Florence Janetta Lewis. Born 25 September 1877 in St Mellons. Baptised 16 December 1877 in Rockfield, the daughter of George and Mary Jane Lewis of Goitre, farmer.
  
• Ivor Edgar Lewis. Born 1880 in St Mellons. Baptised 11 April 1880 at St Mellons, the son of George and Mary Jane Lewis of Goitre, farmer.
  

Also at the address was George's widowed father, 66 year old George Lewis, a retired farmer.

In 1891, the family were still at Goitra Farm. A further son had been born

• Charles Arthur Lewis. Born 1881 in St Mellons. He was baptised on 4 June 1881 at St Mellons, son of George and Mary Jane Lewis of Goitre, farmer.

In 1901 and 1911 George and Mary Jane were still at Goitra Farm. In 1901 only Ivor Edgar Lewis, aged 21, farmers son and "Florrie G Lewis", aged 23 remained at home. Also listed are William Harwood, aged 28, waggoner on the farm and Alice Baines, aged 18, a general domestic servant. The 1911 census shows that they had been married 38 years and had four children of which one had died. Florence is the only child still at home and her occupied as "farmers daughter, dairy work". Frederick John Church, a 27 year old farm labourer and Lilian Wise, a 14 year old general servant are also at the address.

In 1921 George and Mary Jane were still at Goitra Farm, St Mellons. Monmouthshire. George, now 71 was still farming. Mary Jane, aged 67, was on home duties, as was daughter Florence Janetta Lewis, aged 43. There were three farm servants, aged 58, 20 and 17 living with them.

Nothing more is known about George Lewis or his wife Mary Jane Lewis.  

For further details of their children - see above. 

• Charles Timothy and Hannah Morgan/Sarah Jane Tamplin

In 1871 13 year old Charles Timothy was living with his uncle George Lewis and his wife Hester at Ty Maws, Marshfield, Monmouthshire.

Charles Timothy married Hannah Morgan in 1880 in Newport (Reg Gen June 1880 Newport 11a 307). 

In 1881, 24 year old Charles, an agricultural labourer and "Ann", now aged 19 and they were living near Tay Maur, Marshfield. They had two sons 

• Melville Isaac Timothy. Born 1882 (Reg Gen June 1882 Newport 11a 220).  
• Ivor Charles Timothy.  Born 1885 (Reg Gen October 1885 Newport 11a 207). Ivor died in 1886 (Reg Gen June 1886 Newport 11a 141)

Hannah died in 1886 aged just 24 years old (Reg Gen June 1886 Newport 11a 140), her death being registered just before that of her youngest son.  

In 1889 Charles remarried. His new bride was Sarah Jane Tamplin (Reg Gen Sept Qtr 1889 Newport M 11a 375). In 1891 Charles and Sarah Jane were living in Marshfield, where Charles was an agricultural labourer.

Charles and Sarah had seven children

• Elizabeth Jane Timothy. Born 1890 in Marshfield
  
• Thomas James Timothy. Born 3 July 1893 in Marshfield
  
• William Charles Timothy. Born 23 August 1895 in Marshfield.
  
• Millicent Sarah Timothy. Born 29 May 1897 in Peterstone
  
• Ethel Gwendoline Timothy. Born 3 February 1899 in Peterstone
  
• Ivor George Timothy. Born 11 December 1900 in St Brides, Netherwent. 
  
• Phyliss Mary Timothy. Born 6 August 1902 in St Brides, Netherwent.

In 1901 the family were living at Millditch, Peterstone, Monmouth where Charles was a farm labourer and son Melville, now aged 19 was a "cattleman on farm". Their youngest son was just 4 months old. 

Melville Isaac Timothy died in 1902 aged 21 (Reg Gen June Qtr. 1902 Newport M 11a 136).  

Charles Timothy died in 1907 aged 49 years old. 

So by 1911 Sarah had been widowed. The family were living at Pencaer Eglwys. Her eldest sons Thomas and William, aged 17 and 15 were both coal miners (hewers).

Sarah remarried in 1912. Her second husband was William Davies

In 1921 William Davis, a 53 year old tin worker and Iron cutter for Waterloo Tin Plate Company, but out of work, and his wife Sarah Ann Davies, aged 52 and on home duties were living at Cef-Onn Forcet, Bedwas Road, Caerphilly.  Sarah's son Ivor was a 20 year old coal miner for the Navigation Coal Company and her daughter Phyliss was a 18 year old grocer's assistant for G G Lewis, grocer. Also at the same address, but in a different household was Sarah's son William Timothy, a 25 year old coal miner for The Cardiff Steam Company Ltd, but out of work and his wife Minnie, aged 25 and on home duties, and their two children. 

Sarah Jane Davis may have died in 1937 aged 67 years in Cardigan.

Nothing more is known about Charles and Sarah's daughter Elizabeth Jane Timothy after 1901, when she was 11 years old. 

Charles and Sarah's son Thomas James Timothy married Olive Lavinia Williams in 1916 in Cardiff. In 1921 they were living at 24, Castle View, Pandy Road, Bedwas. Thomas, aged 27, was a coal miner (hewer) for the Bedwas Navigation Colliery Company, but is noted as out of work. for census at the current time. Olive was 26 years old and on home duties. They had at least five children,  the youngest was still to be born

• Violet Megan Timothy. Born 8 October 1916 in Bedwas, Wales. Violet married Felix Joseph Quilty in 1942. Felix was Canadian, born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1952 they were living at 75, Pears Road, Hounslow. Felix died in 2002. Violet Quilty died in 2012 in Isleworth. She was buried at Powdermill Lane. 
• Roy Albert Timothy. Born 19 October 1917 in Newport. Roy married Irene Beattie in 1940. Roy died in 1999. Irene died in 2011. 
• Dennis Charles Timothy. Born 3 February 1919 in Newport. Dennis married Winifred Emily Hooper. In 1947 they were living at 12, Braemar Avenue, Sanderstead.  Dennis Charles Timothy of 26, Mitcham Hill, Sanderstead, Surrey died on 27 February 1966 at General Hospital, Croydon, Administration was granted Winifred Emily Hooper, widow. Winifred Emily Timothy died in November 2002 in Uckfield. 
• Dorothy Irene Timothy. Born 19 April 1920 in Newport. Dorothy married Theodore Leslie A Van Zanten in 1959 in Middlesex. Theodore died in 1990 in Chichester, West Sussex. Dorothy Irene Van Zanten of 8, Culimore Road, West Wittering, West Sussex died on 13 May 1995. 
• Lionel Gwyn Timothy. Born 13 March 1924 in Mynyddislwyn, Monmouthshire. Lionel married Jean W Earle in 1954 in Middlesex.  He remarried, to Ruth Joan Pinder, on 13 April 1974 in Hounslow. Lionel Gwyn Timothy of The Hyde, Netherfield, Milton Keynes died on 29 May 1981. Ruth Joan Pinder died in 2005 in Milton Keynes.

In 1937 Thomas and Olivia were living at 23 Rosehill Gardens, Epsom, Surrey. In 1939 they were still at the same address and Thomas was a groundsman. Daughter Violet was a dressmaker, son Roy was a wages and transport clerk, son Dennis was window dresser and salesman for Boots, and son Lionel was incapacitated. One entry is closed. Thomas James Timothy of The Red Lion Hotel, High Street, Feltham died on 3 June 1969. Olive Lavinia Timothy of 42 Alexandra Road, Hounslow died on 10 December 1975. 

Charles and Sarah's son William Charles Timothy married Minnie Olive Bourne in 1919 in Cardiff. In 1921 they were living in Cef-Onn Forcet, Bedwas Road, Caerphilly, at the same address as William's mother and stepfather, but in a different household. William Timothy, a 25 year old coal miner for The Cardiff Steam Company Ltd, but out of work. His wife Minnie was 25 years old and on home duties. They had two surviving children:

• Joan Timothy. Born 8 July 1919 in Van, Glamorganshire. It's possible Joan never married and died in 1995, aged 75, in Newport 
• Melvin Timothy. Born 4 October 1920 in Van, Glamorganshire. Melvin married Margaret Y Campbell in 1949 in East Glamorgan. Margaret died in 1982 in South Glamorgan. Melvin Timothy of 11, Alfreda  Court, Kingsland Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff died on 24 February 1983.  
• Gerald Timothy. Born 1921 in Cardiff. Died 1921 in Cardiff  

In 1939 they were living at 44, East Avenue, Bedwas and Machen where William was a freight loader and scavenger. They may have had four children, Joan was incapacitated, Melvin was a postman. the next two entries are closed. Minnie Olive Timothy died in 1971. William Charles Timothy of 44, East Avenue, Bedwas died on 6 September 1980.

In 1939 Charles and Sarah's daughter Millicent Sarah Timothy was 24 years old, a servant working for Martha Ellen Cullis at ''Glengarry'', St James Avenue, Sutton, Surrey. In 1939 she was living at 57 St James Road, Sutton & Cheam. Still single, she is shown as "unpaid domestic duties". Also at the same address Robert Brown, solicitor, Lawrence W Williams, solicitors managing clerk and his wife, Annie Williams. In 1935 the electoral roll shows she had been at the same address, along with Robert and Gertrude Brown. Millicent never married. Millicent Sarah Lewis Timothy of Ninian Park Residential Home, Cardiff died on 12 October 1991. 

In 1921, Charles and Sarah's daughter Ethel Gwendoline Timothy was a domestic servant working for the Watts family at 16, Palace Gardens Mansion, Kensington, although the only family member listed is their 8 year old son. Ethel married William Charles Morris on 3 February 1926 at Bedwas. They were both 27 years old. William was turbine attendant, son of James Morris, engine driver.  

In 1939 William and Ethel were living at Cefn on Posselt, Cardiff. William was a maintenance fitter at the Freforest Trading Estate, His wife was on unpaid domestic duties. William Charles Morris died in 1979 in South Glamorgan. Ethel Gwendoline Morris of 62, Hartshorn Court, Lansbury Park, Caerphilly died on 6 July 1983.

Charles and Sarah's son Ivor George Timothy married Margaret Ellen Williams on 5 September 1925 in Malpas, Monmouth. They were both 24 years old. Ivor was a grocer, son of Charles Timothy (deceased), farmer. Margaret, was the daughter of William Stanford Williams. joiner. 

In 1939 Ivor and Margaret were living at Bryn Derwen where Ivor was a grocery and provisions manager. Ivor died in 1955 in Newport. Margaret died in 1990. 

Finally Charles and Sarah's daughter Phyliss Mary Timothy married Albert Edward Gooding on 21 May 1923 in Bedwas, Monmouthshire. Albert, was a 24 year old tinplate worker, son of Henry James Gooding, licensed victualler.  Phyllis was 20 years old. The witnesses were Millicent Sarah Lewis Timothy and Robert Henry Gooding.

In 1939 they were living at "Ring of Bells Inn", Bradford. Albert was a licensed victualler. Phyllis was on unpaid domestic duties. They had a daughter 

• Linda Amelia Gooding. Born 30 January 1924 in Cardiff.  Linda married Clifford T Higgins in 1946 in Trowbridge, Linda Amelia Higgins of 17, Leigh Road, Bradford on Avon died on 18 November 1984 in Trowbridge aged 60. Clifford Thomas Higgins of 17, Leigh Park Road, Bradford on Avon died on 13 August 1992 in Trowbridge.  

Albert Edward Gooding of 32, Kings Garden, Trowbridge died on 3 August 1974 in Trowbridge. He was buried on 8 August 1974. Phyllis died in 1999 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. 

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