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     Beatrice Eva Burden was born on 17 April 1900 at Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride. Beatrice Eva Burden was christened on 6 May 1900 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Beatrice Eva Burden lived at King's Arms Street (now High Street) (102), Puddletown, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Beatrice Eva Burden lived at New Road (now High Street) (56 - next to the schools), Puddletown, Dorset. She was a YWCA Hostel warden on 29 September 1939. As of 29 September 1939, Beatrice Eva Burden lived at Belsize Square 32, Belsize Park, Greater London. She registered with Hampstead Metropolitan Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She married Cecil Henry Albert Flashman in March 1952 at Hampstead R D, Greater London.

     Wilfred James Burden was christened on 4 August 1901 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. He was the son of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride. As of 2 April 1911, Wilfred James Burden lived at New Road (now High Street) (56 - next to the schools), Puddletown, Dorset.

     Audrey Louise Burden was born on 12 November 1902 at Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride. Audrey Louise Burden was christened on 4 January 1903 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Audrey Louise Burden lived at New Road (now High Street) (56 - next to the schools), Puddletown, Dorset. She married William Alfred Hicks on 12 November 1927 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. Audrey Louise Hicks registered with Dunmow Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. As of 29 September 1939, Audrey Louise Hicks lived at Piercing Hill 'Manor Villa', Theydon Bois, Essex; was staying with her in-laws William and Ann E Hicks. She died on 31 March 1996 at Bexley R D, Greater London, at age 93. Her estate was probated on 10 May 1996.

     Norah May Burden was born on 15 May 1906 at Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride. Norah May Burden was christened on 21 June 1906 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Norah May Burden lived at New Road (now High Street) (56 - next to the schools), Puddletown, Dorset. She married Ernest Flear in September 1933 at Aldershot R D, Hampshire. As of 29 September 1939, Norah May Flear lived at Morland Road 43, Aldershot, Hampshire. She registered with Aldershot Municipal Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She died in June 1994 at North East Hampshire R D, Hampshire, at age 88.

     Freda Mary Burden was born on 11 November 1910 at Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride. As of 2 April 1911, Freda Mary Burden lived at New Road (now High Street) (56 - next to the schools), Puddletown, Dorset. She married Bernard Hedley Lane on 26 December 1931 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. Freda Mary Lane registered with Mere & Tisbury Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. As of between 29 September 1939 and 15 June 1956, Freda Mary Lane lived at Birdbush - Council Houses 4, Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire. As of 9 May 1982, Freda Mary Lane lived at Charlton - Coronation Drive 22, Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire. She died on 9 May 1982 at Salisbury R D, Wiltshire, at age 71. Her estate was probated on 28 July 1982; (Estate value less than £10,000.)

     Cecil Henry Albert Flashman was born on 15 May 1900 at Sutton-on-Plym, Plymouth; was the son of John Henry (joiner) and Annie Eliza. He was christened on 4 July 1900 at St John the Evangelist Church, Sutton-on-Plym, Plymouth. As of 31 March 1901, Cecil Henry Albert Flashman lived at Greenbrook Terrace 28, Taunton, Somerset. As of 2 April 1911, Cecil Henry Albert Flashman lived at Codrington Street 13, Exeter, Devon. He was a fruiterer and greengrocer on 29 September 1939. As of 29 September 1939, Cecil Henry Albert Flashman lived at Boundary Road 24, Kilburn, Greater London; his first wife, Nora C, was living with him. He registered with Hampstead Metropolitan Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. He married Beatrice Eva Burden, daughter of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride, in March 1952 at Hampstead R D, Greater London. Cecil Henry Albert Flashman died in December 1957 at Westminster R D, Greater London, at age 57.

     William Alfred Hicks was born on 3 December 1904 at Knaphill, Surrey; was the son of William (asylum attendant) and Ann E. As of 2 April 1911, William Alfred Hicks lived at Broadway 'Sunbeam Cottage', Knaphill, Essex. He married Audrey Louise Burden, daughter of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride, on 12 November 1927 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. William Alfred Hicks registered with Southwark Metropolitan Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. He was a police constable on 29 September 1939. As of 29 September 1939, William Alfred Hicks lived at Swan Street - Edinburgh Buildings 21, Borough, Greater London. He died in September 1976 at Lewisham R D, Greater London, at age 71.

     Ernest Flear was born on 6 April 1903 at Sheffield, South Yorkshire; was the son of George Wilson Flear (van and carriage works wheelwright) and Ruth Jane (fruiterer.) As of 2 April 1911, Ernest Flear lived at Daniel Hill Street 80, Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He married Norah May Burden, daughter of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride, in September 1933 at Aldershot R D, Hampshire. Ernest Flear died in March 1979 at Surrey North Western R D, Surrey, at age 75.

     Bernard Hedley Lane was born on 15 November 1903 at Blandford Forum, Dorset; was the son of Joseph and Frances Louisa. As of 2 April 1911, Bernard Hedley Lane lived at Damory Court Street 2, Blandford Forum, Dorset. He married Freda Mary Burden, daughter of James Burden and Catherine Ellen Pride, on 26 December 1931 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. Bernard Hedley Lane was a market gardener on 29 September 1939. He registered with Mere & Tisbury Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. As of between 29 September 1939 and 15 June 1956, Bernard Hedley Lane lived at Birdbush - Council Houses 4, Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire. He died on 15 June 1956 at Barker's Hill, Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire, at age 52. His estate was probated on 20 July 1956; granted to Freda Mary Lane, widow. (Estate value £2168 6s.)

     Greta Mary Lane was born on 25 January 1933 at Dorchester R D, Dorset. She was the daughter of Bernard Hedley Lane and Freda Mary Burden. Greta Mary Lane registered with Mere & Tisbury Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. As of between 29 September 1939 and 15 June 1956, Greta Mary Lane lived at Birdbush - Council Houses 4, Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire. She died in December 1998 at Salisbury R D, Wiltshire, at age 65.

     Eliza Mary Jenkins was christened on 30 December 1857 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorset; was the daughter of Henry Jenkins (coach painter) and Emma Randell Jenkins (nee Cake.) As of 7 April 1861, Eliza Mary Jenkins lived at Fordington Hill (60), Dorchester - Fordington, Dorset. As of 2 April 1871, Eliza Mary Jenkins lived at Trinity Street (152), Dorchester, Dorset. As of 3 April 1881, Eliza Mary Jenkins lived at Shire Hall Lane (now Glyde Path Road) (209), Dorchester, Dorset. She was a mantle maker on 3 April 1881. She married Samuel Dunford Burden, son of Stephen Burden and Elizabeth Dunford, on 26 December 1885 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorset; witnesses were Charles Jenkins and Alice Mary Daniells. As of 5 April 1891, Eliza Mary Burden lived at Prince's Street (237), Dorchester, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Eliza Mary Burden lived at Prince's Street 25, Dorchester, Dorset. As of between 2 April 1911 and 24 September 1923, Eliza Mary Burden lived at Prince's Street 29a, Dorchester, Dorset. She died in March 1933 at Dorchester R D, Dorset, at age 75.

     Harry Charles Burden was christened on 26 December 1886 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorset. He was the son of Samuel Dunford Burden and Eliza Mary Jenkins. As of 5 April 1891, Harry Charles Burden lived at Prince's Street (237), Dorchester, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Harry Charles Burden lived at Prince's Street 25, Dorchester, Dorset. He was a Dorset County Council Education Dept clerk on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Harry Charles Burden lived at Prince's Street 29a, Dorchester, Dorset. As of 4 February 1980, Harry Charles Burden lived at Nazareth Lodge, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. He died on 4 February 1980 at Yeovil R D, Somerset, at age 93. He was buried on 8 February 1980 at Ss Mary and James's Church, Hazelbury Bryan, Dorset. His estate was probated on 21 April 1980; (Estate value £2136.)

     Alice Emma May Burden was born on 29 August 1888 at Dorchester, Dorset. She was the daughter of Samuel Dunford Burden and Eliza Mary Jenkins. Alice Emma May Burden was christened on 23 September 1888 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Alice Emma May Burden lived at Prince's Street (237), Dorchester, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Alice Emma May Burden lived at Prince's Street 25, Dorchester, Dorset. As of between 2 April 1911 and 29 September 1939, Alice Emma May Burden lived at Gallwey Road 22 'Broomfield', Wyke Regis, Dorset; was living with Ada G Davis. She was a schoolteacher between 2 April 1911 and 29 September 1939. She registered with Weymouth & Melcombe Regis Municipal Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She died on 3 May 1959 at Greystones, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset, at age 70. As of 3 May 1959, Alice Emma May Burden lived at Greystones, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset. Her estate was probated on 2 June 1959; granted to Harry Charles Burden (retired local government officer), brother. (Estate value £452 14s 7d.)

     Dorothy Gladys Burden was born on 2 January 1891 at Dorchester, Dorset. She was christened on 1 March 1891 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorset. She was the daughter of Samuel Dunford Burden and Eliza Mary Jenkins. As of 5 April 1891, Dorothy Gladys Burden lived at Prince's Street (237), Dorchester, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Dorothy Gladys Burden lived at Prince's Street 25, Dorchester, Dorset. She was a confectioner's shop assistant on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Dorothy Gladys Burden lived at Prince's Street 29a, Dorchester, Dorset. She married Percival Fred Brown on 30 July 1922 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorset. Dorothy Gladys Brown registered with Dorchester Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She was a baker and confectioner on 29 September 1939. As of 29 September 1939, Dorothy Gladys Brown lived at High Street - The Bakery, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset; a cousin? Eveline I Jenkins (draper's assistant) was living with her. She died on 19 July 1971 at Sturminster Newton R D, Dorset, at age 80. As of 19 July 1971, Dorothy Gladys Brown lived at High Street 3, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset. Her estate was probated on 6 October 1971; (Estate value £4226.)

     Bertram James Burden was christened on 25 February 1894 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorset. He was the son of Samuel Dunford Burden and Eliza Mary Jenkins. As of 31 March 1901, Bertram James Burden lived at Prince's Street 25, Dorchester, Dorset. He was an auctioneer's clerk on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Bertram James Burden lived at Prince's Street 29a, Dorchester, Dorset. As of 15 August 1980, Bertram James Burden lived at High Street 3, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset. He died on 15 August 1980 at Damers Road - Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester - West Fordington, Dorset, at age 86. His estate was probated on 31 October 1980; granted to Patricia Margaret Smith (married woman). (Estate value £316 3s 7d.)

     Arthur Jenkins Burden MBE was born in December 1901 at Dorchester, Dorset. He was the son of Samuel Dunford Burden and Eliza Mary Jenkins. As of 2 April 1911, Arthur Jenkins Burden MBE lived at Prince's Street 29a, Dorchester, Dorset. He enrolled with the Territorial Army on its re-forming in 1920. He married Daisy Irene Marshallsay in September 1933 at Dorchester, Dorset. His service to the Territorial Army was acknowledged when as 5720606 - Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant, 4th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, Territorial Army he was made a Member of the Most Honourable Order of the British Empire in the King's Birthday Honours. Arthur Jenkins Burden MBE was granted compassionate leave in order to visit his wife who had undergone a serious operation at the Dorset County Hospital in Dorcheste. in July 1942. He died on 17 August 1942 at Sandwich, Kent, at age 40; having collapsed shortly after early morning physical training while serving with 4th Dorsetshire Regiment, as part of 43rd (Wessex) Infantry Division, Territorial Army defending the south coast against attack. As of 17 August 1942, Arthur Jenkins Burden MBE lived at Monmouth Road 20, Dorchester - Fordington, Dorset. He was buried on 20 August 1942 at Dorchester Civic Cemetery, Dorchester - West Fordington, Dorset; with full military honours. A report of the funeral appeared in the 28 Aug 1942 edition of the Western Gazette. In the 21 Aug 1942 edition of the Western Gazette it was reported that he had joined Dorset County Council from school and had worked firstly in the Clerk's Department, then Taxation Department and finally in the Medical Department. Since 1925 he had also been a member of the Royal Bud of Hope Lodge of Oddfellows with whom he had held the positions of Past Grand and Noble Grand on several occasions. He had also been their auditor and the auditor for Poole District as well as being a member of the Wessex Provincial Lodge of Past Grands. His estate was probated on 4 January 1943; granted to Daisy Irene Burden, widow. (Estate value £550 5s 2d.)

     Percival Fred Brown was born in March 1893 at Evershot, Dorset; was the son of John Lane Brown (postman) and Hannah Ann Brown (nee Spurdle.) As of 31 March 1901, Percival Fred Brown lived at High Street 19, Evershot, Dorset. He was a baker's assistant on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Percival Fred Brown lived at Back Lane (71) - Tanyard, Evershot, Dorset; was boarding with Joseph Frampton and his family. He married Dorothy Gladys Burden, daughter of Samuel Dunford Burden and Eliza Mary Jenkins, on 30 July 1922 at Holy Trinity Church, Dorchester, Dorset. Percival Fred Brown was a baker and confectioner on 3 August 1938. He died on 3 August 1938 at Damers Road - Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester - West Fordington, Dorset, at age 45. As of 3 August 1938, Percival Fred Brown lived at High Street - The Bakery, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorset. His estate was probated on 29 September 1938; granted to Dorothy Gladys Brown, widow. (Estate value £988 1s.)

     Daisy Irene Marshallsay was born on 25 July 1905 at Portesham, Dorset; was the daughter of Charles Edward (baker) and Lillie Annie (nee Bartlett.) As of 2 April 1911, Daisy Irene Marshallsay lived at Victoria Terrace 3, Portesham, Dorset. She married Arthur Jenkins Burden MBE, son of Samuel Dunford Burden and Eliza Mary Jenkins, in September 1933 at Dorchester, Dorset. Daisy Irene Burden registered with Dorchester Municipal Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. As of between 29 September 1939 and 17 August 1942, Daisy Irene Burden lived at Monmouth Road 20, Dorchester - Fordington, Dorset; in 1939 her parents Charles E (builder's labourer) and Lily A (incapacitated) were living with her, as was her mother's carer. She married Maurice Edgar White in March 1949 at Dorchester, Dorset. As of 18 April 1977, Daisy Irene White lived at Ashley Road 10, Dorchester - Fordington, Dorset. She died on 18 April 1977 at Weymouth R D, Dorset, at age 71. Her estate was probated on 29 June 1977; (Estate value £10,844.)

     Maurice Edgar White was born on 14 May 1913 at Frome R D, Somerset. He married Daisy Irene Burden in March 1949 at Dorchester, Dorset. As of 19 November 1982, Maurice Edgar White lived at Barclay Road 23, Weymouth, Dorset. He died on 19 November 1982 at Weymouth R D, Dorset, at age 69. His estate was probated on 13 December 1982; (Estate value £25,600.)

     Ellen Perrott was born on 7 April 1871 at Eype - Down House 'Vanity Cottages', Symondsbury, Dorset. She was christened on 15 April 1871 at Eype - St Peter's Church, Symondsbury, Dorset; was the daughter of Andrew (labourer) and Sarah. As of 3 April 1881, Ellen Perrott lived at Salway Ash (88), Netherbury, Dorset; was visiting her aunt Emily Spiller (shopkeeper) and her mother Elizabeth. As of 5 April 1891, Ellen Perrott lived at High Street - The Rectory, Sevenoaks, Kent. She was the housemaid to Rev Thomas S Curtis (Rector of Sevenoaks) and his family on 5 April 1891. As of 31 March 1901, Ellen Perrott lived at Westerhall Road 3, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. She was the cook to Harry A L Young (land agent) and his family on 31 March 1901. She married John Burden, son of George Hand Burden and Priscilla Tizard, on 26 December 1901 at St Martin's Church, Winterborne St Martin (Martinstown), Dorset; witnesses were Elizabeth Jane and Andrew Perrott. As of 18 December 1904, Ellen Perrott lived at Union Cottages 1, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. As of 1 July 1906, Ellen Burden lived at Dorchester Road 'Albion Cottage', Radipole, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Ellen Burden lived at Ferndale Road 7, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. As of 29 September 1939, Ellen Burden lived at Ferndale Road 21, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. She registered with Weymouth & Melcombe Regis Municipal Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She died before 30 March 1951 at Weymouth R D, Dorset. She was buried on 30 March 1951 at St Ann's Church, Radipole, Dorset.

     George Edward John Burden was born on 5 December 1902 at Radipole, Dorset. He was the son of John Burden and Ellen Perrott. George Edward John Burden was christened on 11 January 1903 at St Ann's Church, Radipole, Dorset. As of 18 December 1904, George Edward John Burden lived at Union Cottages 1, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. As of 1 July 1906, George Edward John Burden lived at Dorchester Road 'Albion Cottage', Radipole, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, George Edward John Burden lived at Ferndale Road 7, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. He married Edith Abbott in September 1929 at Weymouth R D, Dorset. George Edward John Burden registered with Weymouth & Melcombe Regis Municipal Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. He was a butcher's salesman on 29 September 1939. As of 29 September 1939, George Edward John Burden lived at Emmadale Road 58, Westham, Dorset. He died on 24 August 1986 at Weymouth R D, Dorset, at age 83. As of 24 August 1986, George Edward John Burden lived at Grove Avenue 18, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. His estate was probated on 7 November 1986; (Estate value £40,000.)

     Dorothy Priscilla Burden was born on 31 May 1906 at Dorchester Road 'Albion Cottage', Radipole, Dorset. She was the daughter of John Burden and Ellen Perrott. Dorothy Priscilla Burden was christened on 1 July 1906 at St Ann's Church, Radipole, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Dorothy Priscilla Burden lived at Ferndale Road 7, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. As of 29 September 1939, Dorothy Priscilla Burden lived at Ferndale Road 21, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. She registered with Weymouth & Melcombe Regis Municipal Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She died in March 1968 at Weymouth R D, Dorset, at age 61.

     Arthur Sidney Burden was born in November 1904 at Radipole, Dorset. He was the son of John Burden and Ellen Perrott. Arthur Sidney Burden died before 18 December 1904 at Union Cottages 1, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. He was buried on 18 December 1904 at St Ann's Church, Radipole, Dorset.

     Leah Ann Burden was christened on 27 October 1861 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of George Hand Burden and Priscilla Tizard. Leah Ann Burden died before 5 October 1863 at Puddletown, Dorset. She was buried on 5 October 1863 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset.

     Sydney Burden was christened on 18 October 1865 at Puddletown, Dorset; privately. He was the son of George Hand Burden and Priscilla Tizard. Sydney Burden died before 2 April 1867 at Puddletown, Dorset. He was buried on 2 April 1867 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset.

     Rhoda Mary Randall was born on 12 August 1872 at West Stafford, Dorset; was the daughter of Giles (agricultural labourer) and Eliza (nee Guppy.) She was christened on 29 September 1872 at St Andrew's Church, West Stafford, Dorset. As of 3 April 1881, Rhoda Mary Randall lived at The Village (36), West Stafford, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Rhoda Mary Randall lived at Mill Street (108 - next to The Crown PH), Fontmell Magna, Dorset. She was the domestic servant to Augustus F Flower (brewer and brewery engineer) and his susters on 5 April 1891. She married Frank Burden, son of George Hand Burden and Priscilla Tizard, on 31 May 1896 at St Laurence's Church, Affpuddle, Dorset. As of 31 March 1901, Rhoda Mary Burden lived at The Village (35), West Knighton, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Rhoda Mary Randall lived at Broadmayne, Dorset. She registered with Dorchester Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. As of 29 September 1939, Rhoda Mary Burden lived at Holworth - South Holworth Cottage (new Helwarden), Owermoigne, Dorset; her birthyear was recorded as 1871. She was the cook to Margaret N Roscoe (domestic duties and gardening) on 29 September 1939. She died in December 1953 at Poole, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, at age 81.

     Frederick William J Burden was born in December 1897 at West Knighton, Dorset. He was the son of Frank Burden and Rhoda Mary Randall. As of 31 March 1901, Frederick William J Burden lived at The Village (35), West Knighton, Dorset. As of 2 April 1911, Frederick William J Burden lived at Broadmayne, Dorset.

     Edith Abbott was born on 16 August 1902; was probably the Edith Abbott born in Yeovil, daughter of Samuel (glove cutter) and Edith. She married George Edward John Burden, son of John Burden and Ellen Perrott, in September 1929 at Weymouth R D, Dorset. As of 29 September 1939, Edith Burden lived at Emmadale Road 58, Westham, Dorset. She registered with Weymouth & Melcombe Regis Municipal Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She died in December 1956 at Weymouth R D, Dorset, at age 54.

     Rebecca Maria Sparks was christened on 25 October 1829 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of James Sparks and Maria Hand. As of 7 June 1841, Rebecca Maria Sparks lived at Duck Street (now Back Street) (140), Puddletown, Dorset. She was a dressmaker on 30 March 1851. As of 30 March 1851, Rebecca Maria Sparks lived at The Village (82), Puddletown, Dorset. She was a dressmaker on 2 April 1871. As of 2 April 1871, Rebecca Maria Sparks lived at Mill Place (now Backwater?) (2), Puddletown, Dorset. She married Frederick Paine on 25 December 1872 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset; witnesses were James and Tryphena Sparks (bride's father/brother and sister). As of 3 April 1881, Rebecca Maria Sparks lived at Fore Street - South Western Tavern, Topsham, Devon; was visiting her sister Tryphena and her husband Charles F Gale and their family. She died before 29 September 1885 at Topsham, Devon. She was buried on 29 September 1885 at St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon. Rebecca Maria is said by some to not be the child of James and Maria, but of Jemima Hand (Maria's sister) and also that she is the mother of Tryphena Sparks, rather than her eldest sister.

     Emma Sparks was christened on 25 June 1831 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of James Sparks and Maria Hand. As of 7 June 1841, Emma Sparks lived at Duck Street (now Back Street) (140), Puddletown, Dorset. She was a seamstress on 30 March 1851. As of 30 March 1851, Emma Sparks lived at The Village (82), Puddletown, Dorset. She married Thomas Cary in September 1860 at Frome R D, Somerset. As of 7 April 1861, Emma Cary lived at Faulkland (38), Hemington, Somerset. As of 2 April 1871, Emma Cary lived at Faulkland (36), Hemington, Somerset. As of 3 April 1881, Emma Cary lived at Faulkland (73), Hemington, Somerset. She died in 1884 at Queensland; was registered as Emma Carey.

     Martha Mary Sparks was christened on 9 November 1834 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of James Sparks and Maria Hand. As of 7 June 1841, Martha Mary Sparks lived at Duck Street (now Back Street) (140), Puddletown, Dorset. She was a seamstress on 30 March 1851. As of 30 March 1851, Martha Mary Sparks lived at The Village (82), Puddletown, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Martha Mary Sparks lived at Fineshade Abbey, Fineshade, North Northamptonshire. She was the lady's maid to EHC Monckton (retired Bengal civilian and landed proprietor) and his family on 7 April 1861. She married William Duffield before 31 December 1869 at Kensington, Greater London; presumably at St Mary Abbotts Church as both lived in this parish when William obtained a marriage licence on 26 Nov 1869. As of 2 April 1871, Martha Mary Duffield lived at Sylvan Road (178), Barking, Greater London.

     James Sparks was christened on 15 May 1835 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. He was the son of James Sparks and Maria Hand. As of 7 June 1841, James Sparks lived at Duck Street (now Back Street) (140), Puddletown, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, James Sparks lived at The Village (82), Puddletown, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, James Sparks lived at Bath Street (108), Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset; with Nathaniel was boarding with Elizabeth Thompson. He was a carpenter and joiner between 7 April 1861 and 31 March 1901. As of 2 April 1871, James Sparks lived at Baker Street 42, Marylebone, Greater London; was lodging with John E Ward (carpenter.) He married Ann Bishop in September 1878 at Westminster R D, Greater London. As of 3 April 1881, James Sparks lived at Gerrard Street 33, Soho, Greater London. As of between 5 April 1891 and 31 March 1901, James Sparks lived at St Leonard's Avenue 12, New Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead. He died on 14 September 1909 at St Leonard's Avenue 23, New Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, at age 74. His estate was probated on 9 October 1909; granted to Maria Annie Sparks (spinster), daughter. (Estate value £1010 6s.)

     Nathaniel Sparks was christened on 25 January 1843 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset. He was the son of James Sparks and Maria Hand. As of 30 March 1851, Nathaniel Sparks lived at The Village (82), Puddletown, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Nathaniel Sparks lived at Bath Street (108), Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset; with Jamesl was boarding with Elizabeth Thompson. He was a carpenter and joiner between 7 April 1861 and 3 April 1881. As of 2 April 1871, Nathaniel Sparks lived at Road Hill (now Church Lane?) (3), North Bradley, Somerset; was boarding with William Neett (cordwainer) and his family. He married Annie Lanham on 6 January 1877 at Temple Church, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple, Bristol. As of between 3 April 1881 and 2 April 1911, Nathaniel Sparks lived at Stuart Street 9, Barton Hill and Moorfields, Bristol. He was a violin repairer and organ pipe maker on 31 March 1901. He was a violin and violincello repairer on 2 April 1911. He died in March 1922 at Bristol at age 79.

     Tryphena Sparks It is believed by many Thomas Hardy officiandos that a number of characters in Hardy's novels and poems were based on or inspired by Tryphena, such was her effect on him. She was born on 20 March 1851 at Puddletown, Dorset. She was the daughter of James Sparks and Maria Hand. As of 30 March 1851, Tryphena Sparks lived at The Village (82), Puddletown, Dorset. She was christened on 25 May 1851 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset; A number of sources ascert that Tryphena was strangely not christened until she was 6 years old, however she is clearly entered in the register on the date shown. The error possibly coming about by someone mistaking the 1 in 1851 in the register for a 7. As of 7 April 1861, Tryphena Sparks lived at Duck Street (now Back Street) (24), Puddletown, Dorset. She was educated before 1865; at Athelhampton British School. She was educated in 1866 at Puddletwon Church of England School, Puddletown, Dorset; was a pupil-teacher. She It is said that she becamed engaged to Thomas Hardy in 1867 and perhaps bore an illegitimate child by him named Randolph. The engagement is said to have possibly been ended when Thomas's mother Jemima advised him that Tryphena was not his cousin but his niece being the illegitimate daughter of Rebecca Maria Sparks (her eldest sister) who in turn was the illegitimate daughter of Jemima. Alternatively it may have been the persuasive powers of her new 'beau' in Plymouth, Charles Gale in 1867. She was educated between 28 January 1870 and 1871; at Stockwell Teachers' Training College in London. She was the headmistress between January 1872 and 1877 at Cobourg Street - Plymouth Public Free School (now part of Plymouth University), St Andrew, Plymouth. She returned her engagement ring to Thomas Hardy in 1873. As of 15 December 1877, Tryphena Sparks lived at Lockyer Street 6, St Andrew, Plymouth. She married Charles Frederick Gale on 15 December 1877 at the Minster Church of St Andrew, St Andrew, Plymouth; witnesses were George Gale Rew and Rebecca Rew. As of 3 April 1881, Tryphena Gale lived at Fore Street - South Western Tavern, Topsham, Devon. She died on 17 March 1890 at Fore Street, Topsham, Devon, at age 38; from a rupture incurred during Herbert's birth. She was buried on 24 March 1890 at St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon; Her grave is marked by a Celtic cross on a three-tier base the top two of which are inscribed on one side TRYPHENA/WIFE OF CHARLES F GALE/DIED 17TH MARCH 1890/AGED 39 [she was actually 3 days short of being 39]. Images are online at www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=pv&GRid=116685802&PIpi=88451179. Thomas Hardy and his brother Henry cycled to Topsham from Doprchester to lay flowers on her grave but were not welcome when they tried to express their condolences to her widower Charles Gale in person.

     Frederick Paine was christened on 10 July 1836 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset; was the son of Robert (currier) and Martha (nee Pierce). Recorded as Frederick Payne. As of 7 June 1841, Frederick Paine lived at King's Arms Street (now High Street) (8), Puddletown, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, Frederick Paine lived at The Village (39), Dorchester, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Frederick Paine lived at King's Arms Street (now High Street) (42), Dorchester, Dorset. He was a harness makerr between 7 April 1861 and 5 April 1891. As of 2 April 1871, Frederick Paine lived at King's Arms Street (now High Street) (39), Puddletown, Dorset. He married Rebecca Maria Sparks, daughter of James Sparks and Maria Hand, on 25 December 1872 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset; witnesses were James and Tryphena Sparks (bride's father/brother and sister). As of 3 April 1881, Frederick Paine lived at The Moor (10), Dorchester, Dorset. As of 5 April 1891, Frederick Paine lived at King's Arms Street (now High Street) (6), Puddletown, Dorset. He died before 30 November 1891 at Damers Road - Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester - West Fordington, Dorset. He was buried on 30 November 1891 at St Mary the Virgin Church, Puddletown, Dorset.

     Charles Frederick Gale was born in December 1847 at Topsham, Devon; was the son of George (spirit merchant, later landed proprietor and distillery manager) and Eleanor Hole Gale (nee Hole.) As of 30 March 1851, Charles Frederick Gale lived at High Street (3), Topsham, Devon. He was christened on 4 October 1851 at St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon. As of 7 April 1861, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Buckwell Street 5, St Andrew, Plymouth. As of 2 April 1871, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Clifton Place 37, Charles, Plymouth. He was an insurance agent on 2 April 1871. He was a wine merchant on 15 December 1877. He married Tryphena Sparks, daughter of James Sparks and Maria Hand, on 15 December 1877 at the Minster Church of St Andrew, St Andrew, Plymouth; witnesses were George Gale Rew and Rebecca Rew. As of between 15 December 1877 and 3 April 1881, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Fore Street - South Western Tavern, Topsham, Devon. He was a licensed victualler on 3 April 1881. As of 5 April 1891, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Fore Street (4), Topsham, Devon. He was a market gardener with private means between 5 April 1891 and 2 April 1911. As of 31 March 1901, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Fore Street (6), Topsham, Devon. As of 2 April 1911, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Fore Street 'Grubb's Court', Topsham, Devon. He married Elsie Emily Dawson on 3 April 1915 at St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon; witnesses were CH Williams and Fred Shorland. The bride's state was given as widow. As of 17 January 1932, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Fore Street 13, Topsham, Devon. He died on 17 January 1932 at Fore Street 13, Topsham, Devon, at age 84. His estate was probated on 25 June 1932; granted to Elsie Emily Gale, widow and Michael JohnMcGahey (solicitor). (Estate value £2643 17s 1d.)

     Eleanor Tryphena Gale was also known as Nellie. Eleanor is said to have met Lois Deacon a Thomas Hardy researcher and confirmed to herthat her mother had been engaged to Hardy. She was also in possession of Tryphena's photograph album which contained a photgraph of a 'mystery' man said to be Tryphena and Hardy's illegitimate son Randolph. She was born on 13 October 1878 at Topsham, Devon. She was the daughter of Charles Frederick Gale and Tryphena Sparks. As of 3 April 1881, Eleanor Tryphena Gale lived at Fore Street - South Western Tavern, Topsham, Devon. As of 5 April 1891, Eleanor Tryphena Gale lived at Fore Street (4), Topsham, Devon. As of between 28 June 1908 and 12 July 1908, Eleanor Tryphena Gale lived at St James, Exeter, Devon. Marriage banns for Eleanor Tryphena Gale and Ernest Herbert Bromell were published between 28 June 1908 and 12 July 1908 at St Mary's Church, Tedburn St Mary, Devon. Marriage banns for Eleanor Tryphena Gale and Ernest Herbert Bromell were published between 28 June 1908 and 12 July 1908 at St James's Church, Exeter, Devon. Eleanor Tryphena Gale married Ernest Herbert Bromell in July 1908. As of 2 April 1911, Eleanor Tryphena Bromell lived at Woodland Farm, Crediton, Devon. She registered with Okehampton Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. As of between 29 September 1939 and 22 January 1951, Eleanor Tryphena Bromell lived at Forder Farm, Throwleigh, Devon. She died on 26 February 1965 at Castle Hospital, Okehampton, Devon, at age 86. As of 26 February 1965, Eleanor Tryphena Bromell lived at Gidleigh Mill, Chagford, Devon. Her estate was probated on 13 April 1965; granted to Eleanor Beatrice Bowden (widow), daughter. (Estate value £1499.)

     Charles Frederick Gale was born in March 1880 at Topsham, Devon. He was the son of Charles Frederick Gale and Tryphena Sparks. As of 3 April 1881, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Fore Street - South Western Tavern, Topsham, Devon. As of 5 April 1891, Charles Frederick Gale lived at Fore Street (4), Topsham, Devon. He was a builder on 17 January 1900. He began military service on 17 January 1900 at Exeter, Devon, as 5541 - Private, Devon Service Company, Devonshire Regiment while serving as a volunteer with 1st Volunteer Battalion, Devonshire Regiment. He was 20 years old, 5'6" tall, weighed 10 st 13 lb, chest 34"-36.5", fresh complexion, brown eye and brown hair. He was hospitalised with fever on 26 April 1901. He ended military service on 23 July 1901; having served in South Africa and gaining the South Africa 1900-1901 War medal. He married Florence Elizabeth Leatt in March 1916 at Exeter R D, Devon. As of 9 October 1930, Charles Frederick Gale lived at School House, Countess Weir, Devon.

     William Duffield was born in April 1841 at Summertown, Oxfordshire; was the son of William (agricultural labourer) and Mary. As of 7 June 1841, William Duffield lived at Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxfordshire. As of 30 March 1851, William Duffield lived at The Village (14), Iffley, Oxfordshire. He was a member of the staff of John Parton (banker) on 7 April 1861. As of 7 April 1861, William Duffield lived at High Street 93, Oxford, Oxfordshire. He married Martha Mary Sparks, daughter of James Sparks and Maria Hand, before 31 December 1869 at Kensington, Greater London; presumably at St Mary Abbotts Church as both lived in this parish when William obtained a marriage licence on 26 Nov 1869. William Duffield was a police constable on 2 April 1871. As of 2 April 1871, William Duffield lived at Sylvan Road (178), Barking, Greater London.

     James Sparks Duffield was born in June 1870 at Notting Hill, Greater London. He was the son of William Duffield and Martha Mary Sparks. As of 2 April 1871, James Sparks Duffield lived at Sylvan Road (178), Barking, Greater London.

     Ann Bishop was born circa 1837 at Puddletown, Dorset; was the daughter of Simon (tailor) and Sarah. As of 7 June 1841, Ann Bishop lived at near Court House (45), Puddletown, Dorset. As of 30 March 1851, Ann Bishop lived at The Village (67), Puddletown, Dorset. As of 7 April 1861, Ann Bishop lived at Terminus Street (now Weymouth Bus Garage parking area) 10, Weymouth - Melcombe Regis, Dorset. She married James Sparks, son of James Sparks and Maria Hand, in September 1878 at Westminster R D, Greater London. As of 3 April 1881, Ann Sparks lived at Gerrard Street 33, Soho, Greater London. As of between 5 April 1891 and 31 March 1901, Ann Sparks lived at St Leonard's Avenue 12, New Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead. She died in March 1906 at Windsor R D, Windsor and Maidenhead.

     Maria Annie Sparks was born on 30 August 1879 at Soho, Greater London. She was the daughter of James Sparks and Ann Bishop. Maria Annie Sparks was christened on 23 November 1879 at St Anne Soho Church, Soho, Greater London. As of 3 April 1881, Maria Annie Sparks lived at Gerrard Street 33, Soho, Greater London. As of between 5 April 1891 and 31 March 1901, Maria Annie Sparks lived at St Leonard's Avenue 12, New Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead; in 1891 she was recorded as Mary A Sparks. She was a dressmaker on 31 March 1901. As of between 2 April 1911 and 16 October 1964, Maria Annie Sparks lived at St Leonard's Avenue 23, New Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead; in 1911 she was recorded as being of independent means. She registered with New Windsor Municipal Borough Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. She died on 16 October 1964 at St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead, at age 85. Her estate was probated on 23 November 1964; granted to Herbert Henry Green (retired company director). (Estate value £3500.)

     Annie Lanham was born circa 1842 at Trowbridge, Wiltshire; was the daughter of William and Sarah. As of 30 March 1851, Annie Lanham lived at Back Street (255), Trowbridge, Wiltshire. As of 2 April 1871, Annie Lanham lived at Road Hill (now Church Lane?) (11), North Bradley, Wiltshire. She was a governess on 2 April 1871. She married Nathaniel Sparks, son of James Sparks and Maria Hand, on 6 January 1877 at Temple Church, St Mary Redcliffe and Temple, Bristol. As of 3 April 1881, Annie Sparks lived at Stuart Street 9, Barton Hill and Moorfields, Bristol. She died between 31 March 1901 and 2 April 1911 at Bristol.

     James Sparks was born in June 1877 at Bristol. He was the son of Nathaniel Sparks and Annie Lanham. As of between 3 April 1881 and 31 March 1901, James Sparks lived at Stuart Street 9, Barton Hill and Moorfields, Bristol. He was an art student on 31 March 1901. He was an art master for the Bournemouth Education Committee on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, James Sparks lived at Southcote Road 12b, Bournemouth, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole; was boarding with Mary Laura Skeldon, her sister Sarah Jane Duree and neice Mary Duree.

     Nathaniel Sparks RE was born on 18 June 1880 at Barton Hill, Barton Hill and Moorfields, Bristol. He was the son of Nathaniel Sparks and Annie Lanham. As of between 3 April 1881 and 31 March 1901, Nathaniel Sparks RE lived at Stuart Street 9, Barton Hill and Moorfields, Bristol. He won a scholarship to Bristol College of Art and Science circa 1890. He was an art student on 31 March 1901. He became an Associate of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and was awarded a Diploma in Decorative Painting by the Royal Academy in 1905. He was elected to be a Member of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers and was enrolled at the Royal College of Arts between 1909 and 1910. He was a painter and etcher on 2 April 1911. As of 2 April 1911, Nathaniel Sparks RE lived at Castle Street (now Shuttlewoirth Road) 44, Battersea Rise, Greater London. He was unable to join the forces due to medical reasons so was employed engraving calibration for machining at a munitions factory between 1914 and 1918. His early etching of 'A Native of Sierra Leone' was amongst those presented by the Royal College of Arts to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. His printing press was destroyed by a German bomb. He died on 29 August 1956 at West Street 'Valeside', Somerton, Somerset, at age 76. His estate was probated on 24 October 1956; granted to Maurice Stanley Cockin (retired publicist). (Estate value £6321 6s 8d.) As of 24 October 1956, Nathaniel Sparks RE lived at West Street 'Valeside', Somerton, Somerset. He More about his life can be found at www.campbell-fine-arts.com/cat_works.php?art=104. They state that he produced about 170 etchings and paintings. A catalogue of his work and marvellous monument to his work has been compiled by his publicist's daughter (and now heir to Nathaniel's estate) Celia Barclay (nee Cockin) and can be found at www.natsparks.co.uk/home.htm.

     George Francis Gale was born in December 1881 at Topsham, Devon. He was the son of Charles Frederick Gale and Tryphena Sparks. As of 5 April 1891, George Francis Gale lived at Fore Street (4), Topsham, Devon. He was a carpenter's apprentice on 31 March 1901. As of 31 March 1901, George Francis Gale lived at Fore Street (6), Topsham, Devon.

     Herbert Marshall Gale was born on 7 May 1888 at Topsham, Devon. He was the son of Charles Frederick Gale and Tryphena Sparks. Herbert Marshall Gale was christened on 29 August 1894 at St Charles the Martyr Church, Charles, Plymouth. As of 31 March 1901, Herbert Marshall Gale lived at Devon Terrace 19, St Gabriel, Plymouth; was living with his aunt Eleanor Rew (living on own means.) As of 2 April 1911, Herbert Marshall Gale lived at Fore Street 'Grubb's Court', Topsham, Devon. He was an electrical engineer on 2 April 1911. He died on 17 August 1918 at age 30; as 287982 - Pioneer, 10th Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers. He was buried after 17 August 1918 at Jerusalem War Cemetery (grave W.69), Jerusalem.

     Elsie Emily Badham was born in March 1888 at Walford, Herefordshire; was the daughter of Owen (mill engine driver) and Emily. As of 5 April 1891, Elsie Emily Badham lived at The Village (7), Walford, Herefordshire. As of 31 March 1901, Elsie Emily Badham lived at Berryfield Terrace 2, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire. As of 2 April 1911, Elsie Emily Badham lived at Dorney Wood - The Rent Cottage, Burnham, Buckinghamshire. She was the cook to Amy Beatrice Cuyler and her sisters on 2 April 1911. She married Unknown Dawson between 2 April 1911 and 7 April 1915; No marriage appears in the England and Wales register indexes. Elsie Emily Dawson married Charles Frederick Gale on 3 April 1915 at St Margaret's Church, Topsham, Devon; witnesses were CH Williams and Fred Shorland. The bride's state was given as widow. As of 12 December 1964, Elsie Emily Gale lived at Retreat Road 9, Topsham, Devon. She died on 12 December 1964 at RAF Medmenham - South Close 25, Medmenham, Buckinghamshire, at age 76. Her estate was probated on 9 February 1965; granted to Leslie Ronald Gale (civil servant) and Lillian Marjorie Winson (wisow). (Estate value £4222.)

     Unknown Dawson married Elsie Emily Badham between 2 April 1911 and 7 April 1915; No marriage appears in the England and Wales register indexes.

     Ernest Herbert Bromell was born on 27 September 1882 at Frithelstock, Devon; was the son of William (grocer) and Catherine. As of 5 April 1891, Ernest Herbert Bromell lived at Stone (58), Frithelstock, Devon. As of 31 March 1901, Ernest Herbert Bromell lived at Station Road (49), Halweill, Devon; was visiting John H White (carpenter and postman) and his wife Elizabeth A. He was a porter with the London & South Western Railway on 31 March 1901. As of between 28 June 1908 and 12 July 1908, Ernest Herbert Bromell lived at Tedburn St Mary, Devon. Marriage banns for Ernest Herbert Bromell and Eleanor Tryphena Gale were published between 28 June 1908 and 12 July 1908 at St James's Church, Exeter, Devon. Marriage banns for Ernest Herbert Bromell and Eleanor Tryphena Gale were published between 28 June 1908 and 12 July 1908 at St Mary's Church, Tedburn St Mary, Devon. Ernest Herbert Bromell married Eleanor Tryphena Gale, daughter of Charles Frederick Gale and Tryphena Sparks, in July 1908. As of 2 April 1911, Ernest Herbert Bromell lived at Woodland Farm, Crediton, Devon. He was a farmer between 2 April 1911 and 29 September 1939. He registered with Okehampton Rural District Council under the National Registration Act on 29 September 1939. As of between 29 September 1939 and 22 January 1951, Ernest Herbert Bromell lived at Forder Farm, Throwleigh, Devon. He died on 22 January 1951 at Forder Farm, Throwleigh, Devon, at age 68. His estate was probated on 7 November 1951; granted to Arthur William Bromell (retired farmer). (Estate value £1644 8s.)