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     Charles Henry Whitham was born in 1864 in Skipton, Yorkshire.²

     Charles Henry Whitham was married to Hannah Wharton in Yorkshire in 1884.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Skipton Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1884.³

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Charles was recorded as the Head of the Household at 15 Raikes Road, Skipton, Yorkshire, also in the Household were Hannah Whitham, Maggie Whitham, Lily Whitham, Hilda Whitham, Fred Whitham and Sarah Whitham,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Charles Henry Whitham     Head     Married     37     Timber Waggoner     YKS. Skipton.⁴
          ; Hannah Jane Whitham     Wife     Married     37     ---     YKS. Skipton.⁴
          ; Maggie Whitham     Daughter     12     ---     YKS. Skipton.⁴
          ; Lily Whitham     Daughter     10     ---     YKS. Skipton.⁴
          ; Hilda Whitham     Daughter     7     ---     YKS. Skipton.⁴
          ; Fred Whitham     Son     5     ---     YKS. Skipton.⁴
          ; Sarah Whitham     Daughter     2     ---     YKS. Skipton.⁴

     Charles Henry Whitham died in 1934 in Yorkshire, his Death was Registered at the Skipton Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1934.⁵

     Hannah Wharton was born around 1875.


     Hannah Wharton was married to Charles Henry Whitham in Yorkshire in 1884.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Skipton Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1884.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Charles Henry Whitham, at 15 Raikes Road, Skipton, Yorkshire, who is recorded as -
          Charles Henry Whitham     Head     Married     37     Timber Waggoner     YKS. Skipton.³
     Hannah's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Hannah Jane Whitham     Wife     Married     37     ---     YKS. Skipton.³

     William Ingram was married to Carrie Walker in Yorkshire in 1913.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Skipton Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1913.¹

     Dorothy Grace, daughter of Frederick George Grace and Sarah Ann Withey, was born around 1910.¹


     Dorothy was usually known as Dolly.¹

     Dorothy Grace was married to Herbert around 1935 they later lived in Smethwick.¹

     Herbert was born around 1910.


     Herbert was married to Dorothy Grace around 1935 they later lived in Smethwick.¹

     Wilfred Grace, son of Frederick George Grace and Sarah Ann Withey, was born around 1913.¹

     Grace, son of Frederick George Grace and Sarah Ann Withey, was born around 1918.¹

     Susannah Bradley was born in Alfreton, Derbyshire, in 1871.¹


     In between 1891 and 1893 Susannah lived in 58 Curson Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire.

     Susannah Bradley was married to William Henry Grace on Friday, 18 November 1892 at the Record Office, Derby, Derbyshire.¹

     Susannah Grace died in February 1952, in 38 Monsall Road, Perry Barr, Warwickshire,"at the home of Harry Grace."

     Nellie Grace, daughter of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, was born around 1895.¹


     Nellie Grace was married to Selwyn Davies around 1920 Selwyn was a Gardener & Nellie was a Laundry Seamstress.¹

     William Sanders Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, was born in 26 Garnet Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, on Tuesday, 13 July 1897.¹

     In an unknown date William Sanders Grace served 201706 Pte W Grace (2/4 Buffs) Royal East Kent Regiment, formed Canterbury, Kent, September 1914, and November 1914 at Ascot as part of 202 Brigade, 67 Division. May 1915 to Ashford, Kent and surrounding areas until disbanded November 1917. Qualified Signaller. Medals: box marked "B. War and Victory" "3166".

68919 Lance Cpl W S Grace, 2nd Royal Fusiliers, at end of WW I. (11th November 1918, part of 86 Brigade, 29 Division, Belgium, St Genois, SE of Courtrai.)
Assistant Instructor's Certificate of Signalling (France) issued at 15th Corps Signal School signed by W S Johnson Capt. RE, 15th September 1918.

Early photos from France show a dragon (Kent) as his cap badge  most of campaign in Flanders: Festubert (May 1915), Festubert, Givenchy, Loos (Autumn Offensive 1915), Loos, Hulluch and finally Lille (Spring Campaign 1916+). 5 & 10 Centimes notes from Ville de Lille dated 31st October 1917.
Two war medals from WW I + Iron Cross with Oak Leaves taken from a dead German officer.
Photo: "Signal Section 2/4th "Buffs" Barham, Kent, June 1917".
Was wounded in the foot, which caused blood poisoning and his early death in 1939.

Story: Gold signet ring "WSG" (later reengraved APSG) was lost in a trench upon retreat, but was found upon the retaking of the trench a few days later.¹

     William Sanders Grace was married to Elsinora Alicia Patricia Lane on Saturday, 25 June 1927 at The Register Office, West Bromwich, Staffordshire.¹

     William Sanders Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, died on Wednesday, 9 August 1939, in Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire,"was an Accounts Clerk, died of Uremia & Hypertension, previously living at 675 Walsall Road, Birmingham.
 William Sanders Grace (cousin) witnessed his will and caused legal problems due to the fact that not only were the names the same, but their signatures were also very similar. Evelyn had to sign a sworn affidavit to show that they were two different people.

 Both William Sanders Grace's were christened as a favour to two elderly "maiden aunts" and cousins of the family: Fanny & Ginny SANDERS. Originally Ernest Sanders GRACE was promised of some of the "Sanders Fortune" which never materialised. Evelyn & Billy GRACE having seen the contents of the will. Great Uncle William contacted the Sanders in Loughborough some years ago but apparently they were not very friendly. Evelyn recalls meeting Fanny & Ginny which suggests that they were related to Charlotte (sisters?).

 Memorial plaque I46 at Perry Barr Crematorium."¹

     John Frederick Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, was born in Lancaster, Lancashire, on Thursday, 2 March 1899.¹


     John was usually known as Jack.

     John Frederick Grace was married to Dorothy around 1925.¹

     John Frederick Grace was married to Phyllis Eleanor Doherty in July 1929.¹ John Frederick Grace and Phyllis Eleanor Grace were divorced after 1940.¹

     Had been employed as a Master Carpenter, but had to give up this trade after he lost an index finger in an accident.¹

     John Frederick Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, died on Sunday, 8 November 1964, in Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire.¹

     Walter Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, was born in 1900.¹
     He was Baptised in January 1901.¹
     

     Walter Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, died around 1902,"stated to have died young."¹

     Marion Grace, daughter of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, was born between 1902 and 1903.¹


     Marion Grace was married to Leonard Holmes around 1925.¹

     Marion Grace, daughter of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, died in April 1988,"had been employed as an Office Clerk."¹

     Marion was married to Len Holmes for sometime and still living at home before the facts were discovered. Two versions of discovery exist:
1. Nora Grace nee Lane saw the wedding ring hanging from Marion’s neck, and
2. A neighbour asked Susannah how the newly weds were getting on having seen them come out of the registry office.

     Harold Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, was born around 1905.¹


     Harold Grace was married to Edna W. Butts around 1935.¹

     Harold Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, died, in Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire,"of a Brain tumour, he had been a Co-op Grocer."¹

     It is said that Harold died in the same hospital bed as William S Grace.¹

     Edith Grace, daughter of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, was born in 76 Clarence Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, Warwickshire, on Tuesday, 17 May 1910.¹


     Edith Grace was married to Thomas Arthur Fisher on Saturday, 4 July 1931 at St. James' Church, Handsworth, Birmingham, Warwickshire.¹

     Edith Fisher, daughter of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, died on Saturday, 17 September 1983, in The Hospital, Warwick, Warwickshire,"of sub-acute Myeloid Leukemia."

     She had been employed as a Pattern Painter / Jewellery Case designer. Edith met husband Tom while working together on Jewellery Cases in Birmingham. She had an artistic talent, several paintings are to be found within the family (FISHER/FERREDAY.)

     Eric Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, was born about 1912.


     Eric Grace was married to Hilda before 1938.¹

     Eric Grace, son of William Henry Grace and Susannah Bradley, died in April 1982,"Had dermatitis from the time that he was a Metallic Pickler and was unemployed for sometime after."

     Was only 3 years old at Nellie's wedding and remembers being frightened of the horses slipping in the snow.

     Elsinora Alicia Patricia Lane was born in 90 Rutter Street, Walsall, Staffordshire, on Thursday, 17 March 1904.¹


     Elsinora Alicia Patricia Lane was married to William Sanders Grace on Saturday, 25 June 1927 at The Register Office, West Bromwich, Staffordshire.¹

     Elsinora Alicia Patricia Lane died on Thursday, 17 January 1985, in Stourbridge, Worcestershire.¹

     Anthony Paul Grace, son of William Sanders Grace and Elsinora Alicia Patricia Lane, was born in The Hallam Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire, on Thursday, 14 April 1932.¹
Anthony Paul Grace was confirmed; the name of Sanders was taken at Confirmation.¹

     Anthony Paul Grace was married to Margaret Maud Sanders on Saturday, 31 December 1955 at St. Paul's Church, Hamsted.¹

     Between 1955 and 1969 he lived at 317 City Road, Sedgley and between 1969 and 1979 at 117 Cotwall End Road, Sedgley.

     Anthony Paul Grace, son of William Sanders Grace and Elsinora Alicia Patricia Lane, died on Thursday, 17 May 1979, in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire,"of a Coronary Attack. He had been employed as a Chartered Accountant", he was survived by his wife Margaret Maud Grace.¹

     Margaret Maud Sanders was born in 105 Tower Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, on Friday, 17 May 1912.¹


     Margaret Maud Sanders was married to Anthony Paul Grace on Saturday, 31 December 1955 at St. Paul's Church, Hamsted.¹

     Margaret Maud Grace was left a Widow at the age of 67, on the death of her husband, Anthony on 17 May 1979 in The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire.¹

     Margaret Maud Grace was married to Leonard Jeffries on Saturday, 19 July 1986 at Pennel, Powys, Wales.¹

     Leonard Holmes was born around 1900.¹


     Leonard Holmes was married to Marion Grace around 1925.¹

     Had been employed as a Company Secretary.¹

     Edna W. Butts was born around 1910.¹


     Edna W. Butts was married to Harold Grace around 1935.¹

     Thomas Arthur Fisher, son of Tom Fisher, was born in Hockley between 1905 and 1906, son of Tom Fisher, Sheet Metal Worker.¹


     Thomas Arthur Fisher was married to Edith Grace on Saturday, 4 July 1931 at St. James' Church, Handsworth, Birmingham, Warwickshire.¹

     Had been employed variously as a Jewel Case maker, a Milkman, a Soldier, a Care-taker and a Lab. Technician.

     Hilda was born about 1912.


     Hilda was married to Eric Grace before 1938.¹

     Supposedly had many affairs, including one with brother in law Jack Grace.

     Samantha Jane Brown was born on Wednesday, 24 August 1966, She was a handicapped child.¹


     Samantha Jane Brown died in December 1999.¹

     Leonard Jeffries was born around 1910.¹


     Leonard Jeffries was married to Margaret Maud Grace on Saturday, 19 July 1986 at Pennel, Powys, Wales.¹

     Leonard Jeffries died in 1998.¹

     Mary Ann Bowles, daughter of Thomas Bowles and Martha Knight, was born in Sandwich, Kent, in 1817.¹
     She was Baptised on Sunday, 13 April 1817 in St. Clement's Church, Sandwich, Kent .
     St. Clement's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Mary Ann Bowles of Strand Street was Baptised."¹

     Mary Ann Bowles was married to Jeremiah Grace on Saturday, 22 October 1836 at St. George's Church, Ramsgate, Kent, Jeremiah signed but Mary Ann made her Mark. There were no known family witnesses to the marriage.¹

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of Jeremiah Grace, at King Street, Ramsgate, Kent, who is listed as -
     Jeremiah Grace     30     Coach painter J.          No (not Born in this County.)²
     Mary's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Grace     20     ---     Yes (Born in this County.)²

     The 1861 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Jeremiah Grace, at 'Church Yard', Ashford, Kent, who is recorded as -
          Jeremiah Grace     Head     Married     43     Coach Painter     ESS. Colchester.³
     Mary's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Ann Grace     Wife     Married     49     ---     KEN. Sandwich.³

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Jeremiah Grace, at 17 Hempstead Terrace, Ashford, Kent, who is recorded as -
          Jeremiah Grace     Head     Married     59     Coach Painter     ESS. Colchester.⁴
     Mary's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Ann Grace     Wife     Married     53     ---     KEN. Sandwich.⁴

     Mary Ann Grace was left a Widow on the Death of her husband, Jeremiah, whose Death was Registered in the West Ashford Registration District, in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1878.⁵

          In the 1881 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 3 April 1881, Mary was recorded as the Head of the Household at 17 Hempstead Terrace, Ashford, Kent, also in the Household were Martha Grace, Elizabeth Grace, Frances Rosina Gifford, Rosina Mabel Gifford and Lily Josephine Barnard Grace,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Ann Grace     Head     Widow     65     Laundress     KEN. Sandwich.⁶
          ; Martha Grace     Daughter     Unmarried     32     Laundress     KEN. Ramsgate.⁶
          ; Elizabeth Grace     Daughter     Unmarried     32     Monthly Nurse     KEN. Ramsgate.⁶
          ; Frances R. Gifford     Grand-Daughter     Unmarried     22     No Occupation     KEN. Ashford.⁶
          ; Rosina M. Gifford     Great Grand-Daughter     11m     ---     KEN. Ashford.⁶
          ; Lily J.B.Grace     Great Grand-Daughter     10m     ---     KEN. Ashford.⁶

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Mary was recorded as the Head of the Household at 17 Hempstead Terrace, Ashford, Kent, also in the Household was Martha Grace,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Mary Ann Grace     Mother     Widow     75     Midwife - sick     KEN. Sandwich.⁷
          ; Martha Grace     Daughter     Single     43     Charwoman     KEN. Ramsgate.⁷

     Mary Ann Grace, daughter of Thomas Bowles and Martha Knight, died in 1896 in Ashford, Kent, her Death was Registered at the West Ashford Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1896.⁸

     Harriet Anne Grace, daughter of Jeremiah Grace and Mary Ann Bowles, was born in Ramsgate, Kent, in 1838, her Birth was Registered at the Thanet Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1838.^2,1      She was Baptised on Sunday, 4 March 1838 in St. George's Church, Ramsgate, Kent .
     

          The U.K.Census of 6 June 1841 listed her in the Household of Jeremiah Grace, at King Street, Ramsgate, Kent, who is listed as -
     Jeremiah Grace     30     Coach painter J.          No (not Born in this County.)³
     Harriet's entry for the 1841 Census was recorded as -
          Harriet Grace     3     ---     Yes (Born in this County.)³

     Harriet Anne Grace was married to Francis Charles Gifford on Sunday, 4 October 1857 at St. Mary's Church, Ashford, Kent, Witnessed by Jeremiah and Mary Ann Grace.^1,4
     As of c1860, Harriet used the Surname - Wilkinson.

     At some time before 1860, Harriet and Francis Gifford separated and Harriet went to live in Oxfordshire with Frederick Wilkinson, a Coach Painter and takes his Surname (who it may also be speculated to be the father of her first child, based on the first name!)¹
     Harriet's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Harriet Wilkinson     Wife     Married     28     Coach Painter's wife     KEN. Ramsgate.⁵

     The 1861 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Frederick Wilkinson, at Greys Lane, Rotherfield Greys, Henley, Oxfordshire, who is recorded as -
          Frederick Wilkinson     Head     Married     30     Coach Painter     MDX. London.⁵

          Harriet Anne Gifford was a Witness of the Signatures at the Marriage of Barnes Usherwood Snelling and Mary Ann Rebecca Grace on 25 December 1863 in St. Mary's Church, Ashford, Kent.¹

     Harriet Anne Grace, daughter of Jeremiah Grace and Mary Ann Bowles, was married to Charles Thomas, son of Elizabeth Thomas, in Oxfordshire in 1871.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Banbury Registration District in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1871.⁶

     The 1871 U.K.Census listed her as the Wife of the Head of Household - Charles Thomas, at Castle Street West, Neithrop, Banbury, Oxfordshire, who is recorded as -
          Charles Thomas     Head     Married     28     Coach Painter     SAL. Shrewsbury.⁷
     Harriet's entry for the 1871 Census was recorded as -
          Harriet Thomas     Wife     Married     33     Dressmaker     KEN. Ramsgate.⁷

     The U.K.Census of 3 April 1881 listed her as a Daughter in Law of the Head of Household - Elizabeth Thomas, at 11 St. Austin Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, who is recorded as -
          Elizabeth Thomas     Head     Widow     69     Straw Bonnet Maker     SAL. Shrewsbury.⁸
     Harriet's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Harriet Thomas     Daughter-in-Law     Married     43     Dress Maker     KEN. Ramsgate.⁸

     Harriet Anne Thomas, daughter of Jeremiah Grace and Mary Ann Bowles, died in 1886 in Crewe, Cheshire, her Death was Registered at the Nantwich Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1886, She was survived by her husband, Charles.⁹

     No further children of Francis & Harriet GIFFORD found in Ashford. No relevant deaths found to 1862 in West Ashford so presumed that family moved, although Harriet was present to witness the marriage of sister Mary Ann Rebecca in 1863.
Francis Charles & Harriet not found in 1881 or 1901 census.

     Rosina Grace, daughter of Jeremiah Grace and Mary Ann Bowles, was born in Ramsgate, Kent, in 1841, her Birth was Registered at the Thanet Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1841.²      She was Baptised on Sunday, 10 October 1841 in St. George's Church, Ramsgate, Kent .¹
     

     Rosina Grace, daughter of Jeremiah Grace and Mary Ann Bowles, died in 1845 in Ramsgate, Kent, her Death was Registered at the Isle of Thanet Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1845.³

     She was buried in St. George's Church, Ramsgate in 1845.
     St. George's Church Parish Register Entry - ''6 shillings were paid for her '4 foot grave between L & M.¹''

     Mary Ann Rebecca Grace, daughter of Jeremiah Grace and Mary Ann Bowles, was born in Ramsgate, Kent, on Sunday, 17 December 1843, her Birth was Registered at the Thanet Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1843.^2,1

     The 1861 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Jeremiah Grace, at 'Church Yard', Ashford, Kent, who is recorded as -
          Jeremiah Grace     Head     Married     43     Coach Painter     ESS. Colchester.³
     Mary's entry for the 1861 Census was recorded as -
          Mary Ann Grace     Daughter     Unmarried     17     Servant     KEN. Ramsgate.³

     Mary Ann Rebecca Grace was married to Barnes Usherwood Snelling on Friday, 25 December 1863 at St. Mary's Church, Ashford, Kent.      Harriet Anne Gifford, her sister, was a Witness.¹

     Mary Ann Rebecca Snelling, daughter of Jeremiah Grace and Mary Ann Bowles, died in 1883, in Wandsworth, London.