Tom Aplin

M, b. March 1869
     Tom Aplin was born in March 1869 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood. As of 3 April 1881, Tom Aplin lived at Forton - Village (9), Chard, Somerset. He was an agricultural labourer on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, Tom Aplin lived at Forton - New Buildings (47), Chard, Somerset.

Rosa Aplin

F, b. June 1874, d. June 1957
     Rosa Aplin was born in June 1874 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. She was the daughter of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood. As of 3 April 1881, Rosa Aplin lived at Forton - Village (9), Chard, Somerset. She married Thomas Charles Bennett in December 1896 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Rosa Bennett lived at Forton - New Buildings (72), Chard, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Rosa Bennett lived at Crimchard - Park Cottages 1, Chard, Somerset. She died in June 1957 at Chard R D, Somerset.

Children of Rosa Aplin and Thomas Charles Bennett

John Aplin

M, b. June 1876
     John Aplin was born in June 1876 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood. As of 3 April 1881, John Aplin lived at Forton - Village (9), Chard, Somerset. He was a moulder on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, John Aplin lived at Forton - New Buildings (47), Chard, Somerset. He married Amelia Strickland in December 1899 at Taunton R D, Somerset. John Aplin was an ironfounder's moulder on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, John Aplin lived at Govier's Terrace 14 'Fairwater Cottage', Staplegrove, Somerset. He was a general engineer in an iron foundry on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, John Aplin lived at Nimmer (48), Chard, Somerset.

Child of John Aplin and Amelia Stickland

Albert Aplin

M, b. March 1879, d. 31 March 1936
     Albert Aplin was born in March 1879 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood. As of 3 April 1881, Albert Aplin lived at Forton - Village (9), Chard, Somerset. As of 5 April 1891, Albert Aplin lived at Forton - New Buildings (47), Chard, Somerset. He was a farm carter on 30 March 1901. As of 30 March 1901, Albert Aplin lived at Forton - New Buildings 3, Chard, Somerset. He married Elizabeth Orchard in September 1902 at Chard R D, Somerset. Albert Aplin died on 31 March 1936 at Chard Common, Chard, Somerset. His estate was probated on 16 May 1936; granted to Elizabeth Aplin, widow. (Estate value £475 14s 6d.)

Sidney Aplin

M, b. September 1881, d. September 1933
     Sidney Aplin was born in September 1881 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood. As of 5 April 1891, Sidney Aplin lived at Forton - New Buildings (47), Chard, Somerset. He was an apprentice printer on 30 March 1901. As of 30 March 1901, Sidney Aplin lived at Forton - New Buildings 3, Chard, Somerset. As of 26 December 1906, Sidney Aplin lived at Moordown, Winton Moordown and Charminster, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. He was a printer on 26 December 1906. He married Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg on 26 December 1906 at St Michael and All Angels Church, Awliscombe, Devon; witnesses were A Gigg (bride's father?) and I Aplin (groom's sister.) Sidney Aplin was a printer's compositor on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Sidney Aplin lived at Winton - Maple Road 4, Winton Moordown and Charminster, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. He died in September 1933 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole.

Children of Sidney Aplin and Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg

Ida Aplin

F, b. before 23 May 1884, d. 17 June 1967
     Ida Aplin was born before 23 May 1884 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. She was christened on 23 May 1884 at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chard, Somerset. She was the daughter of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood. As of 5 April 1891, Ida Aplin lived at Forton - New Buildings (47), Chard, Somerset. She was the housemaid to Eric H James (bobbin net manufacturer) and his family on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Ida Aplin lived at Forton - Forton House, Chard, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Ida Aplin lived at Holyrood Street (19) 'Holyrood House', Chard, Somerset. She was the parlourmaid to John William Basil Syers (auctioneer) and his family on 2 April 1911. As of 17 June 1967, Ida Aplin lived at Harvey's Homes 16, Chard, Somerset. She died on 17 June 1967 at Chard and District Hospital, Chard, Somerset. Her estate was probated on 25 July 1967; granted to Winifred May Napper (married woman, nee Guppy), niece. (Estate value £939.)

Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg

F, b. June 1884, d. September 1958
     Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg was also known as Mabel. She was born in June 1884 at Awliscombe, Devon; was the daughter of Arthur Gigg (miller) and Charlotte (nee Berry.) As of 5 April 1891, Mabel Gigg lived at Lower Mills, Awliscombe, Devon. She was a house maid on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Mabel Gigg lived at 'Old Turnpike Cottage', Awliscombe, Devon. She married Sidney Aplin, son of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood, on 26 December 1906 at St Michael and All Angels Church, Awliscombe, Devon; witnesses were A Gigg (bride's father?) and I Aplin (groom's sister.) As of 2 April 1911, Mabel Aplin lived at Winton - Maple Road 4, Winton Moordown and Charminster, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She married Alfred H Miller in June 1949 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Emma Mabel Blanche Miller died in September 1958 at Christchurch R D, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 74.

Children of Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg and Sidney Aplin

Charlotte Ivy M Aplin

F, b. June 1908
     Charlotte Ivy M Aplin was born in June 1908 at Winton, Winton Moordown and Charminster, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She was the daughter of Sidney Aplin and Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg. As of 2 April 1911, Charlotte Ivy M Aplin lived at Winton - Maple Road 4, Winton Moordown and Charminster, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; was recorded as Ivy Aplin.

Ada M Aplin

F, b. June 1914
     Ada M Aplin was born in June 1914 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She was the daughter of Sidney Aplin and Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg.

Ella Ida Aplin

F, b. June 1914, d. 24 April 2008
     Ella Ida Aplin was born in June 1914 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She was the daughter of Sidney Aplin and Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg. Ella Ida Aplin married Reuben George Rushen in March 1940 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Ella Ida Rushen died on 24 April 2008 at age 93. Her estate was probated on 4 August 2008.

Alfred H Miller

M, b. circa 1888, d. June 1956
     Alfred H Miller was born circa 1888. He married Emma Mabel Blanche Aplin in June 1949 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Alfred H Miller died in June 1956 at New Forest R D, Hampshire.

Reuben George Rushen

M, b. 30 October 1916, d. 4 June 1992
     Reuben George Rushen was born on 30 October 1916 at Christchurch R D, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. He married Ella Ida Aplin, daughter of Sidney Aplin and Emma Mabel Blanche Gigg, in March 1940 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 4 June 1992, Reuben George Rushen lived at Hampton Hill 9 'Berwyn', Wellington, Telford and Wrekin. He died on 4 June 1992 at Telford and Wrekin at age 75. His estate was probated on 4 August 1992; (Estate value less than £125,000.)

George Guppy

M, b. September 1874
     George Guppy was born in September 1874 at Chard, Somerset; was the son of William (ag lab) and Ann. As of 3 April 1881, George Guppy lived at Paintmore (295), Chard, Somerset. He was a farm labourer on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, George Guppy lived at Touches, Chard, Somerset. He married Susan Alice Mary Aplin, daughter of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood, on 11 April 1898 at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chard, Somerset. As of 30 March 1901, George Guppy lived at Ferris Town (Treferris) 3, Truro (Truru), Cornwall (Kernow). He was an insurance superintendent between 30 March 1901 and 15 August 1905. As of 15 August 1905, George Guppy lived at Bannawell Street 70, Tavistock, Devon. His estate was probated on 14 September 1905; granted to Sarah Alice Mary Guppy, widow. (Estate value £85 7s 6d.)

Children of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin

Winifred Mary Guppy

F, b. 15 October 1899, d. 7 May 1986
     Winifred Mary Guppy was born on 15 October 1899 at Plymouth. She was the daughter of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin. As of 30 March 1901, Winifred Mary Guppy lived at Ferris Town (Treferris) 3, Truro (Truru), Cornwall (Kernow). As of 2 April 1911, Winifred Mary Guppy lived at Forton - New Buildings 3, Chard, Somerset; was visiting her maternal granmother Mary Ann Aplin. She married Frank Percy Napper in September 1953 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 7 May 1986, Winifred Mary Napper lived at Holyrood Street 61, Chard, Somerset. She died on 7 May 1986 at Yeovil R D, Somerset, at age 86. Her estate was probated on 23 June 1986; granted 23 Jun 1986. (Estate value less than £40,000.)

Frederick George Guppy

M, b. 4 October 1900, d. 30 March 1977
     Frederick George Guppy was born on 4 October 1900 at Truro (Truru), Cornwall (Kernow). He was the son of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin. As of 30 March 1901, Frederick George Guppy lived at Ferris Town (Treferris) 3, Truro (Truru), Cornwall (Kernow). As of 2 April 1911, Frederick George Guppy lived at Victoria Road 52, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; was visiting his uncle Ausker Willia, Cox (baker) and his wife Mary Ann and family. He married Gladys Mildred Boniwell in September 1922 at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 30 March 1977, Frederick George Guppy lived at Moordown - Queen Mary Avenue 30, Winton Moordown and Charminster, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. He died on 30 March 1977 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 76. His estate was probated on 23 May 1977; (Estate value £23,888.)

Thomas William Guppy

M, b. 1 April 1903, d. March 1976
     Thomas William Guppy was born on 1 April 1903 at Exeter, Devon. He was the son of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin. As of 2 April 1911, Thomas William Guppy lived at Forton - New Buildings 3, Chard, Somerset. He married Marjorie Gildas Cuff in June 1927 at Chard R D, Somerset. Thomas William Guppy died in March 1976 at Exeter, Devon, at age 72.

George Guppy

M, b. 27 August 1905, d. 24 October 1974
     George Guppy was born on 27 August 1905 at Tavistock, Devon. He was the son of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin. George Guppy was christened on 18 October 1905 at St Eustachius' Church, Tavistock, Devon. As of 2 April 1911, George Guppy lived at Forton - New Buildings 3, Chard, Somerset; was visiting his maternal granmother Mary Ann Aplin. He married Cecilia Kathleen Joyce O'Dare in December 1931 at Chard, Somerset. As of 24 October 1974, George Guppy lived at Forton - The Larches, Chard, Somerset. He died on 24 October 1974 at Chard, Somerset, at age 69. His estate was probated on 21 January 1975; (Estate value £9094.)

Wilfred Robert Guppy

M, b. June 1904, d. 8 November 1959
     Wilfred Robert Guppy was born in June 1904 at Tavistock, Devon. He was the son of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin. As of 2 April 1911, Wilfred Robert Guppy lived at Victoria Road 52, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; was visiting his uncle Ausker Willia, Cox (baker) and his wife Mary Ann and family. He married Margaret Mary Condon in December 1928 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Wilfred Robert Guppy died on 8 November 1959 at Bradpole Road 61, Holdenhurst, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 55. His estate was probated on 14 March 1960; granted to Margaret Mary Guppy, widow. (Estate value £3561 3s 0d.)

Frank Percy Napper

M, b. 28 May 1888, d. 22 January 1971
     Frank Percy Napper was born on 28 May 1888 at Ruishton, Somerset; was the son of Charles (paper naker's labourer) and Sarah. As of 5 April 1891, Frank Percy Napper lived at Henlade (98), Ruishton, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Frank Percy Napper lived at Henlade (105), Ruishton, Somerset; was recorded as Percy Napper. As of 2 April 1911, Frank Percy Napper lived at Henlade (29), Ruishton, Somerset; was recorded as Percy Napper. He was a groom on 2 April 1911. He married Winifred Mary Guppy, daughter of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin, in September 1953 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 22 January 1971, Frank Percy Napper lived at Holbear 'Crest View', Chard, Somerset. He died on 22 January 1971 at Taunton R D, Somerset, at age 82. His estate was probated on 21 June 1971; (Estate value £6401). Recorded as Percy Frank Napper.

Thomas Charles Bennett

M, b. March 1875, d. June 1953
     Thomas Charles Bennett was born in March 1875 at Chard, Somerset; was the son of Thomas (tin worker) and Sarah Jane (nee Bennett.) As of 3 April 1881, Thomas Charles Bennett lived at Bath Street (329), Chard, Somerset. He was a machine fitter's apprentice on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, Thomas Charles Bennett lived at Crimchard - Village (50), Chard, Somerset. He married Rosa Aplin, daughter of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood, in December 1896 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Thomas Charles Bennett lived at Forton - New Buildings (72), Chard, Somerset. He was a bicycle maker and general engineer on 31 March 1901. As of 2 April 1911, Thomas Charles Bennett lived at Crimchard - Park Cottages 1, Chard, Somerset. He was an engineer's fitter on 2 April 1911. He died in June 1953 at Chard R D, Somerset, at age 78.

Children of Thomas Charles Bennett and Rosa Aplin

Alfred Reginald Bennett

M, b. 26 October 1897, d. December 1973
     Alfred Reginald Bennett was born on 26 October 1897 at Shaftesbury, Dorset. He was the son of Thomas Charles Bennett and Rosa Aplin. As of 31 March 1901, Alfred Reginald Bennett lived at Forton - New Buildings (72), Chard, Somerset; was recorded as Reginald Bennett. As of 2 April 1911, Alfred Reginald Bennett lived at Crimchard - Park Cottages 1, Chard, Somerset. He was an engineer's fitter on 2 April 1911. He died in December 1973 at Honiton R D, Devon, at age 76.

William Charles Bennett

M, b. March 1900
     William Charles Bennett was born in March 1900 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of Thomas Charles Bennett and Rosa Aplin. As of 2 April 1911, William Charles Bennett lived at Crimchard - Park Cottages 1, Chard, Somerset. He married Hilda May Froom in March 1922 at Chard R D, Somerset.

John Bennett

M, b. 24 March 1901, d. June 1902
     John Bennett was born on 24 March 1901 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of Thomas Charles Bennett and Rosa Aplin. As of 31 March 1901, John Bennett lived at Forton - New Buildings (72), Chard, Somerset. He died in June 1902 at Watchet, Somerset, at age 1.

Gertrude Bennett

F, b. 21 April 1902, d. March 1989
     Gertrude Bennett was born on 21 April 1902 at Watchet, Somerset. She was the daughter of Thomas Charles Bennett and Rosa Aplin. As of 2 April 1911, Gertrude Bennett lived at Crimchard - Park Cottages 1, Chard, Somerset. She married Arthur William Hounsell in September 1923 at Chard R D, Somerset. Gertrude Hounsell died in March 1989 at Yeovil R D, Somerset, at age 86.

Mabel Bennett

F, b. September 1904, d. December 1928
     Mabel Bennett was born in September 1904 at Watchet, Somerset. She was the daughter of Thomas Charles Bennett and Rosa Aplin. As of 2 April 1911, Mabel Bennett lived at Crimchard - Park Cottages 1, Chard, Somerset. She died in December 1928 at Honiton R D, Devon, at age 24.

Hilda May Froom

F, b. September 1899
     Hilda May Froom was born in September 1899 at Whitford, Shute, Devon; was the daughter of Tom (ag lab) and Sarah A (nee Ireland.) As of 31 March 1901, Hilda May Froom lived at Poplar Cottage, Shute, Devon. As of 2 April 1911, Hilda May Froom lived at Wadeford (7), Combe St Nicholas, Somerset. She married William Charles Bennett, son of Thomas Charles Bennett and Rosa Aplin, in March 1922 at Chard R D, Somerset.

Arthur William Hounsell

M, b. September 1896, d. June 1961
     Arthur William Hounsell was born in September 1896 at Tatworth, Somerset; was the son of Alfred G (farm labourer) and Thirza (nee Taylor.) As of 31 March 1901, Arthur William Hounsell lived at Batehams, Thorncombe, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Arthur William Hounsell lived at 'Wydenham Cottage', Tatworth, Somerset. He was a farm labourer on 2 April 1911. He married Gertrude Bennett, daughter of Thomas Charles Bennett and Rosa Aplin, in September 1923 at Chard R D, Somerset. Arthur William Hounsell died in June 1961 at Sturminster R D, Dorset, at age 64.

Amelia Stickland

F, b. December 1874, d. March 1942
     Amelia Stickland was also known as Strickland. She was born in December 1874 at Staplegrove, Somerset; was the daughter of Thomas (farm labourer) and Jane (nee Reed) Stickland, but registered as Strickland. As of 3 April 1881, Amelia Stickland lived at Rectory Cottages (88), Staplegrove, Somerset. As of 5 April 1891, Amelia Strickland lived at North Street 41, Taunton, Somerset. She was the domestic servant to Cornelius Turner (watchmaker and jeweller) and his family on 5 April 1891. She married John Aplin, son of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood, in December 1899 at Taunton R D, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Amelia Aplin lived at Govier's Terrace 14 'Fairwater Cottage', Staplegrove, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Amelia Aplin lived at Nimmer (48), Chard, Somerset. She was a laundress on 2 April 1911. She died in March 1942 at Chard R D, Somerset, at age 67.

Child of Amelia Stickland and John Aplin

Thomas John Aplin

M, b. 9 August 1901, d. December 1974
     Thomas John Aplin was born on 9 August 1901 at Taunton, Somerset. He was the son of John Aplin and Amelia Stickland. As of 2 April 1911, Thomas John Aplin lived at Nimmer (48), Chard, Somerset. He died in December 1974 at Taunton Deane R D, Somerset, at age 73.

Elizabeth Orchard

F, b. 16 May 1880, d. 16 February 1953
     Elizabeth Orchard was christened on 16 May 1880 at The Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Thorncombe, Dorset; was the daughter of James (ag lab) and Sarah Ann (nee Hawker.) As of 3 April 1881, Elizabeth Orchard lived at Maudlin, Thorncombe, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Elizabeth Orchard lived at Higher Abbott's Wootton (48), Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset; was recorded as Bessie Orchard. She was the housemaid to Herbert E Small (timber and brick yard manager) and his family on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Elizabeth Orchard lived at High Street (31 - near New Inn), Chard, Somerset; was recorded as Bessie Orchard. She married Albert Aplin, son of Robert Aplin and Mary Ann Flood, in September 1902 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 16 February 1953, Elizabeth Aplin lived at The Drove 'Brickyards', Chard, Somerset. She died on 16 February 1953 at High Street 81, Chard R D, Somerset, at age 72. Her estate was probated on 12 March 1953; granted to Charles Henry Cleal (solicitor's clerk) and Reginald Masters (shoemaker). (Estate value £314 11s 0d.)

Gladys Mildred Boniwell

F, b. 7 June 1890, d. September 1980
     Gladys Mildred Boniwell was born on 7 June 1890 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; was the daughter or Richard Rufus (carpenter and joiner) and Sarah Ann (nee Still.) As of between 5 April 1891 and 31 March 1901, Gladys Mildred Boniwell lived at Middle Road (now RL Stevenson Avenue) - Cheltenham Villas 10, Westbourne, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. As of 2 April 1911, Gladys Mildred Boniwell lived at Middle Road (now RL Stevenson Avenue) 10, Westbourne, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. She married Frederick George Guppy, son of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin, in September 1922 at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Gladys Mildred Guppy died in September 1980 at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 90.

Marjorie Gildas Cuff

F, b. 25 April 1902, d. March 1995
     Marjorie Gildas Cuff was born on 25 April 1902 at Chard, Somerset; was the daughter of Herbert George (general and shoeing smith) and Amelia (nee Stedham.) As of 2 April 1911, Marjorie Gildas Cuff lived at Forton - Village (37), Chard, Somerset. She married Thomas William Guppy, son of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin, in June 1927 at Chard R D, Somerset. Marjorie Gildas Guppy died in March 1995 at Exeter, Devon, at age 92.

Margaret Mary Condon

F, b. 12 July 1902, d. 12 May 2005
     Margaret Mary Condon was born on 12 July 1902 at Aberdâr (Aberdare), Rhondda Cynon Taf; was the daughter of Joseph (collier) and Mary (nee Daly.) As of April 1911, Margaret Mary Condon lived at Stryd Morgan (Morgan Street) 37, Aberdâr (Aberdare), Rhondda Cynon Taf; was recoreded as Maggie M Condon. She married Wilfred Robert Guppy, son of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin, in December 1928 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole. Margaret Mary Guppy died on 12 May 2005 at Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 102. Her estate was probated on 23 August 2005.

Cecilia Kathleen Joyce O'Dare

F, b. 16 May 1909, d. 18 December 1990
     Cecilia Kathleen Joyce O'Dare was born on 16 May 1909 at Chard, Somerset; was the daughter of Frank (mineral water works labourer) and Ethel Kate (nee White.) As of 2 April 1911, Cecilia Kathleen Joyce O'Dare lived at Old Town 2, Chard, Somerset. She married George Guppy, son of George Guppy and Susan Alice Mary Aplin, in December 1931 at Chard, Somerset. Cecilia Kathleen Joyce Guppy died on 18 December 1990 at Chard, Somerset, at age 81. As of 18 December 1990, Cecilia Kathleen Joyce Guppy lived at Loveridge Lane 'The Elms', Tatworth, Somerset. Her estate was probated on 9 April 1991; (Estate value £8769.)

Ruth Long

F, b. March 1849, d. June 1938
     Ruth Long was born in March 1849 at Chard, Somerset; was the daughter of Charles (ag lab) and Prudence (nee Wellman.) As of 30 March 1851, Ruth Long lived at Combe Street (290), Chard, Somerset. She was a servant on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, Ruth Long lived at Combe Street (182), Chard, Somerset. As of 2 April 1871, Ruth Long lived at Combe Street (24), Chard, Somerset. She was a lace factory hand on 2 April 1871. She married John Aplin, son of Thomas Aplin and Amy Newbery, in June 1871 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 3 April 1881, Ruth Aplin lived at Forton - Village (1), Chard, Somerset. As of 5 April 1891, Ruth Aplin lived at Forton - Village (7), Chard, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Ruth Aplin lived at Forton - Village (85), Chard, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Ruth Aplin lived at Combe Street - Hillside Cottages 10, Chard, Somerset. She died in June 1938 at Chard R D, Somerset, at age 89.

Children of Ruth Long and John Aplin

Thirza Aplin

F, b. December 1871, d. 19 December 1957
     Thirza Aplin was born in December 1871 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. She was the daughter of John Aplin and Ruth Long. As of 3 April 1881, Thirza Aplin lived at Forton - Village (1), Chard, Somerset; was recorded as Thursa Aplin. She was a dressmaker on 5 April 1891. As of 5 April 1891, Thirza Aplin lived at Forton - Village (7), Chard, Somerset; was recorded as Thurza Aplin. She married Thomas Harris on 1 October 1892 at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chard, Somerset; the bride was recorded as Thirsa Aplin. As of 31 March 1901, Thirza Harris lived at Bath Street (36), Chard, Somerset. She was a dressmaker on 31 March 1901. As of 2 April 1911, Thirza Harris lived at Crimchard - Park Cottages 3, Chard, Somerset. As of between 19 July 1926 and 19 December 1957, Thirza Harris lived at Crimchard - Park Terrace 5, Chard, Somerset. She died on 19 December 1957 at Crimchard - Park Terrace 5, Chard, Somerset. Her estate was probated on 31 January 1958; granted to Reginald Harris (greengrocer) and Kate harris (spinster, children. (Estate value £1147 7s 4d.)

Children of Thirza Aplin and Thomas Harris

William Aplin

M, b. March 1874, d. December 1913
     William Aplin was born in March 1874 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of John Aplin and Ruth Long. As of 3 April 1881, William Aplin lived at Forton - Village (1), Chard, Somerset. As of 5 April 1891, William Aplin lived at Forton - Village (7), Chard, Somerset. He was a iron moulder at an iron foundry between 5 April 1891 and 2 April 1911. He married Selina Harris in June 1899 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, William Aplin lived at Bath Square (7), Chard, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, William Aplin lived at Cambridge Street 74, Chard, Somerset. He died in December 1913 at Chard R D, Somerset, at age 39.

Child of William Aplin and Selina Harris

George Aplin

M, b. September 1878, d. 18 June 1952
     George Aplin was born in September 1878 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of John Aplin and Ruth Long. As of 3 April 1881, George Aplin lived at Forton - Village (1), Chard, Somerset. As of 5 April 1891, George Aplin lived at Forton - Village (7), Chard, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, George Aplin lived at Forton - Village (85), Chard, Somerset. He was a farm carter between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. He married Mary Abbott in June 1905 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, George Aplin lived at Forton - Village (34), Chard, Somerset. As of 18 June 1952, George Aplin lived at Sticklepath, Combe St Nicholas, Somerset. He died on 18 June 1952 at Holmore Hospital, Taunton, Somerset, at age 73. He was buried after 18 June 1952 at St Nicholas's Church, Combe St Nicholas, Somerset. His estate was probated on 12 September 1952; granted to Annie Elsie Billing - nee Aplin (wife of Peter Billing), daughter. (Estate value £63 2s 5d.)

Children of George Aplin and Mary Abbott

Amy Aplin

F, b. 2 December 1880, d. June 1974
     Amy Aplin was born on 2 December 1880 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. She was the daughter of John Aplin and Ruth Long. As of 3 April 1881, Amy Aplin lived at Forton - Village (1), Chard, Somerset; was recorded as Amey Aplin. As of 5 April 1891, Amy Aplin lived at Forton - Village (7), Chard, Somerset. She was a linen collar hand (machinist) on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Amy Aplin lived at Forton - Village (85), Chard, Somerset. She married William Bandy in June 1901 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Amy Bandy lived at Silver Street (271), Chard, Somerset. She died in June 1974 at Yeovil R D, Somerset, at age 93.

Children of Amy Aplin and William Bandy

Frank Aplin

M, b. June 1884, d. 14 December 1960
     Frank Aplin was born in June 1884 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. He was the son of John Aplin and Ruth Long. As of 5 April 1891, Frank Aplin lived at Forton - Village (7), Chard, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Frank Aplin lived at Forton - Village (85), Chard, Somerset. He was a machine hand in an iron mill on 31 March 1901. He married Rose Mary Stoodley in March 1909 at Chard R D, Somerset. Frank Aplin was a lace machine hand in a lace factory on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Frank Aplin lived at Combe Street - Provident Place 2, Chard, Somerset; his Welsh nephew James Stoodley (9) was visiting. As of between 20 May 1947 and 14 December 1960, Frank Aplin lived at Combe Street - Hillside Cottages 8, Chard, Somerset. He died on 14 December 1960 at Combe Street - Hillside Cottages 8, Chard, Somerset, at age 76. His estate was probated on 19 January 1961; granted to Reginald Harris (retired greengrocer), nephew and Elsie May Brister (spinter), niece. (Estate value £1190 9s 5d.)

Elsie Aplin

F, b. June 1887, d. June 1964
     Elsie Aplin was born in June 1887 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. She was the daughter of John Aplin and Ruth Long. As of 5 April 1891, Elsie Aplin lived at Forton - Village (7), Chard, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Elsie Aplin lived at Forton - Village (85), Chard, Somerset. She was a linen collar hand (ironer) on 31 March 1901. She married William Brister in December 1909 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Elsie Brister lived at Holly Terrace 3, Chard, Somerset. She died in June 1964 at Taunton R D, Somerset.

Children of Elsie Aplin and William Brister

Kate Aplin

F, b. December 1890
     Kate Aplin was born in December 1890 at Forton, Chard, Somerset. She was the daughter of John Aplin and Ruth Long. As of 5 April 1891, Kate Aplin lived at Forton - Village (7), Chard, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Kate Aplin lived at Forton - Village (85), Chard, Somerset. She was a linen collar hand (stitcher) on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Kate Aplin lived at Combe Street - Hillside Cottages 10, Chard, Somerset.

Mary Abbott

F, b. March 1881, d. 12 January 1938
     Mary Abbott was born in March 1881 at Wambrook, Dorset; was the daughter of Abraham (general labourer) and Elizabeth (nee Symes.) As of 3 April 1881, Mary Abbott lived at Box, Wambrook, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Mary Abbott lived at Oatlands Cottage, Wambrook, Dorset. She was the general servant to Jane Spicer (living on own means) and her family on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, Mary Abbott lived at Holyrood Street (209), Chard, Somerset. She married George Aplin, son of John Aplin and Ruth Long, in June 1905 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Mary Aplin lived at Forton - Village (34), Chard, Somerset. She died on 12 January 1938 at Chard R D, Somerset, at age 56. She was buried after 12 January 1938 at St Nicholas's Church, Combe St Nicholas, Somerset. She died in March 1938 at Chard R D, Somerset.

Children of Mary Abbott and George Aplin

Thomas Harris

M, b. June 1871, d. 19 July 1926
     Thomas Harris was born in June 1871 at Chard, Somerset; was the son of James (road contractor) and Elizabeth Mutton (nee Harris.) As of 3 April 1881, Thomas Harris lived at Mill Lane (60), Chard, Somerset. As of 5 April 1891, Thomas Harris lived at Duck Lane (359), Chard, Somerset. He was a brush maker on 5 April 1891. He married Thirza Aplin, daughter of John Aplin and Ruth Long, on 1 October 1892 at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chard, Somerset; the bride was recorded as Thirsa Aplin. As of 31 March 1901, Thomas Harris lived at Bath Street (36), Chard, Somerset. He was a toothbrush driller between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Thomas Harris lived at Crimchard - Park Cottages 3, Chard, Somerset. As of 19 July 1926, Thomas Harris lived at Crimchard - Park Terrace 5, Chard, Somerset. He died on 19 July 1926 at Crimchard - Park Terrace 5, Chard, Somerset, at age 55. His estate was probated on 16 August 1926; granted to Thirza Harris, widow. (Estate value £324 4s 11d.)

Children of Thomas Harris and Thirza Aplin

Selina Harris

F, b. December 1874, d. June 1952
     Selina Harris was born in December 1874 at Chard, Somerset; was the daughter of James (road contractor) and Elizabeth Mutton (nee Harris.) As of 3 April 1881, Selina Harris lived at Mill Lane (60), Chard, Somerset. As of 5 April 1891, Selina Harris lived at Duck Lane (359), Chard, Somerset. She was a winder in a lace mill on 5 April 1891. She married William Aplin, son of John Aplin and Ruth Long, in June 1899 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Selina Aplin lived at Bath Square (7), Chard, Somerset. She was a lace mender on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Selina Aplin lived at Cambridge Street 74, Chard, Somerset. She died in June 1952 at Yeovil R D, Somerset, at age 77.

Child of Selina Harris and William Aplin

William Bandy

M, b. December 1878, d. September 1920
     William Bandy was born in December 1878 at Derby; was the son of William (carter) and Annie. As of 3 April 1881, William Bandy lived at Bloom Street (now under Westfield Centre) 39, St Peter, Derby. As of 5 April 1891, William Bandy lived at Boroughs Walk (now under Westfield Centre) 36, St Peter, Derby. As of 31 March 1901, William Bandy lived at Bath Street (52), Chard, Somerset; was boarding with Sarah Duke (living on own means) and her son Harry, He was recorded as William Bandey. He was a lace machine operator in a lace factory on 31 March 1901. He married Amy Aplin, daughter of John Aplin and Ruth Long, in June 1901 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, William Bandy lived at Silver Street (271), Chard, Somerset. He was a lace machine hand in a lace factory on 2 April 1911. He died in September 1920 at Chard R D, Somerset, at age 41.

Children of William Bandy and Amy Aplin

William Brister

M, b. circa 1886, d. December 1957
     William Brister was born circa 1886 at Ashill, Somerset; was the son of William (farm labourer) and Mary (nee Lewis.) As of 5 April 1891, William Brister lived at The Village (9), Ashill, Somerset. He was a farm labourer on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, William Brister lived at The Village (68), Ashill, Somerset. He married Elsie Aplin, daughter of John Aplin and Ruth Long, in December 1909 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, William Brister lived at Holly Terrace 3, Chard, Somerset. He was a grocery store carter on 2 April 1911. He died in December 1957 at Chard R D, Somerset.

Children of William Brister and Elsie Aplin

Rose Mary Stoodley

F, b. 11 January 1884, d. 20 May 1947
     Rose Mary Stoodley was christened on 11 January 1884 at The Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Chard, Somerset; was the daughter of James (machine hand in a lace factory) and Sarah Ann (nee Bashford.) As of 5 April 1891, Rose Mary Stoodley lived at Bath Street (368), Chard, Somerset. As of 31 March 1901, Rose Mary Stoodley lived at Bath Street (45), Chard, Somerset; was boarding with Roderick Facey (lace machine operator in a lace factory) and his family. She married Frank Aplin, son of John Aplin and Ruth Long, in March 1909 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Rose Mary Aplin lived at Combe Street - Provident Place 2, Chard, Somerset; her Welsh nephew James Stoodley (9) was visiting. She was a bobbin winder in a lace factory on 2 April 1911. She died on 20 May 1947 at Combe Street - Hillside Cottages 8, Chard, Somerset, at age 63. As of 20 May 1947, Rose Mary Aplin lived at Combe Street - Hillside Cottages 8, Chard, Somerset. Her estate was probated on 12 July 1947; granted to Frank Aplin, husband. (Estate value £325 19s 8d.)

Norman Brister

M, b. May 1910, d. 3 January 1945
     Norman Brister was born in May 1910 at Chard, Somerset. He was the son of William Brister and Elsie Aplin. As of 2 April 1911, Norman Brister lived at Holly Terrace 3, Chard, Somerset. He married Gladys May Hancock in June 1936 at Chard R D, Somerset. As of 1939, Norman Brister lived at Barnstaple, Devon. He died on 3 January 1945 at Imphal, Manipur, at age 34; as 5629099 - Private, Welch Regiment. He was buried after 3 January 1945 at Imphal War Cemetery (grave 6.K.18), Imphal, Manipur; is commemorated on Chard war memorial.

Ivy Ada Brister

F, b. 22 November 1911, d. 1 August 1998
     Ivy Ada Brister was born on 22 November 1911 at Chard, Somerset. She was the daughter of William Brister and Elsie Aplin. Ivy Ada Brister married Arthur Francis King in March 1940 at Frome R D, Somerset. Ivy Ada King died on 1 August 1998 at Mendip R D, Somerset, at age 86. Her estate was probated on 7 October 1998.