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     Phoebe BRAGG was born in 1854 in Mile End, London. She was the daughter of Phoebe BRAGG née.²
Phoebe married James PASK, son of John PASK and Mary Ann BOWNESS, on 2 June 1873 in Christ Church, Spitalfields, London. She was a Spinster aged 18, residing at Harrietts Place. Her father was listed as William Bragg, a Shoe Maker. The marriage was witnessed by John Pask and Mary Pask (probably his brother and sister-in-law.)^1,3,4
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 35 Lambeth Street, Whitechapel, London, she was listed as aged 26 born in Mile End, the wife of James PASK (a Farrier, living together with his wife Phoebe, and children William, and Robert. Also listed was three of the children of his sister Mary Ann Bragg née Pask - William, Fredk, and Matilda Bragg.)⁵

Research Note: It is likely that James (husband of Mary Ann Pask) and William Bragg (father of Phoebe Bragg, wife of James Pask) were brothers. In the 1851 Census, his father was a Pastry Cook, and his brother William was a Shoe Maker age 18. James Bragg's older brother William married Phoebe Jewson in 1853/4 Whitechapel 1c 765. Their daughter Phoebe married James Pask in 1873.^6,7,8

     Elizabeth PASK was born in 1847 in Whitechapel, London.^1,2 She was the daughter of John PASK and Mary Ann BOWNESS.^1,3
In the census of 30 March 1851 in St. Mary's Church, Whitechapel, London, she was listed as the daughter of John PASK.^4,5 Elizabeth married James BERRY on 4 September 1865 in Christ Church, Commercial Street, Spitalfields, Whitechapel, London. She was a Spinster aged 21, residing at 27 Wentworth Street. Her father was listed as John Pask, a Shoemaker. The marriage was witnessed by James Bragg and Mary Ann Bragg [Elizabeth brother-in-law, and sister].¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Frances Street, Battersea, London, she was listed as a Boot Binder aged 24 born in Whitechapel, the wife of James BERRY (a Labourer in the Colour Works, living with his wife Elizabeth, and children William, and Sarah A.)²
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Bell Street, St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, London, she was listed as aged 34 born in London Middlesex, the wife of James BERRY (a Warehouseman, living with his wife Elizabeth, and children William, Sarah, John, Frederick, and Robert. Also listed with William Williams, a Lodger a widower aged 70 who was born at sea.)⁶
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Gye Buildings, Lambeth, London, Elizabeth was listed as aged 43 born in London Whitechapel, the Head of Household; married although her husband was not present, together with her children John, Frederick, Robert, Alfred, and Amelia.⁷

     James BERRY was born in 1847 in Newington, London.² James married Elizabeth PASK, daughter of John PASK and Mary Ann BOWNESS, on 4 September 1865 in Christ Church, Commercial Street, Spitalfields, Whitechapel, London. He was a Shoe-maker, a Bachelor aged 21, residing at 27 Wentworth Street. His father was listed as William Berry, a Shoemaker. The marriage was witnessed by James Bragg and Mary Ann Bragg [Elizabeth brother-in-law, and sister].¹
In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Frances Street, Battersea, London, James was listed as aged 24 born in Newington, the Head of Household; a Labourer in the Colour Works, living with his wife Elizabeth, and children William, and Sarah A.²
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Bell Street, St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, London, James was listed as aged 34 born in Southwark Surrey, the Head of Household; a Warehouseman, living with his wife Elizabeth, and children William, Sarah, John, Frederick, and Robert. Also listed with William Williams, a Lodger a widower aged 70 who was born at sea.³

     William BERRY was born in 1866 in Spitalfields, London.^1,2 He was the son of James BERRY and Elizabeth PASK.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Frances Street, Battersea, London, he was listed as aged 4 born in Spitalfields, the son of James BERRY.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Bell Street, St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, London, he was listed as an Errand Boy, aged 14 born in London Middlesex, the son of James BERRY.³

     Sarah Ann BERRY was born in 1868 in Battersea, London.^2,1 She was the daughter of James BERRY and Elizabeth PASK.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Frances Street, Battersea, London, she was listed as aged 2 born in Battersea, the daughter of James BERRY.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Bell Street, St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, London, she was listed as aged 12 born in Balham Surrey, the daughter of James BERRY.³

     John BERRY was born in 1874 in Westminster, London.¹ He was the son of James BERRY and Elizabeth PASK.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Bell Street, St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, London, he was listed as aged 7 born in Westminster Middlesex, the son of James BERRY.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Gye Buildings, Lambeth, London, he was listed as an Electrician, aged 17 born in Westminster Middlesex, the son of Elizabeth BERRY.²

     Frederick BERRY was born in 1876 in Westminster, London.¹ He was the son of James BERRY and Elizabeth PASK.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Bell Street, St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, London, he was listed as aged 5 born in Westminster Middlesex, the son of James BERRY.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Gye Buildings, Lambeth, London, he was listed as a Brass Finisher, aged 14 born in Westminster Middlesex, the son of Elizabeth BERRY.²

     Robert BERRY was born in 1879 in Westminster, London.¹ He was the son of James BERRY and Elizabeth PASK.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Bell Street, St. John the Evangelist, Westminster, London, he was listed as aged 7 born in Westminster Middlesex, the son of James BERRY.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Gye Buildings, Lambeth, London, he was listed as aged 12 born in Westminster Middlesex, the son of Elizabeth BERRY.²

     Alfred BERRY was born in 1883 in Westminster, London.¹ He was the son of James BERRY and Elizabeth PASK.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Gye Buildings, Lambeth, London, he was listed as aged 8 born in Westminster Middlesex, the son of Elizabeth BERRY.¹

     Amelia BERRY was born in 1886 in Westminster, London.¹ She was the daughter of James BERRY and Elizabeth PASK.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Gye Buildings, Lambeth, London, she was listed as aged 5 born in Westminster Middlesex, the daughter of Elizabeth BERRY.¹

     John married Mildred Jane BRAGG, daughter of James BRAGG and Mary Ann PASK, in 1894 in the Maidstone registration district.²
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Loose Road, Loose, Maidstone, Kent, John was listed as aged 36 born in Hunton, the Head of Household; a Gardeners Labourer, living with his wife Mildred J., and father-in-law Thomas CHEESEMAN, and sister-in-law Kate CHEESEMAN.³

     Frederick John FREEMAN was born in 1871 in Chatham, Kent.²
Frederick married Clara BRAGG, daughter of James BRAGG and Mary Ann PASK, in 1896 in the Maidstone registration district.^1,3,2
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 272 New Road, Chatham, Kent, Frederick was listed as aged 30 born in Chatham, the Head of Household; a Shipwright & Diver in the Dockyard, living with his wife Clara, and sister-in-law Bertha, and daughter Ethel.²

     Ethel Marie K. FREEMAN was born in 1897 in Maidstone, Kent.^2,1 She was the daughter of Frederick John FREEMAN and Clara BRAGG.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 272 New Road, Chatham, Kent, she was listed as aged 4 born in Maidstone, the daughter of Frederick FREEMAN.²

     William PASK was born in 1878 in Whitechapel, London.^1,2 He was the son of James PASK and Phoebe BRAGG.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 35 Lambeth Street, Whitechapel, London, he was listed as aged 3 born in Whitechapel, the son of James PASK.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Brook Street, Ratcliff, London, he was listed as an Errand Boy aged 16 born in Whitechapel, the grandson of Phoebe BRAGG née.³

     Robert John was also known as John Albert Wilding PASK.³
John Albert Wilding PASK was born on 30 August 1889 in 1 Aldis Street, Tooting, London.^4,3,5,6,7,8 He was the son of Edward PASK and Mary Ann STROUD.^4,9 He was baptised on 16 November 1889 in St. Nicholas, Tooting, London.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Block M, Waterloo Square, Camberwell, London, he was listed as "Bob", aged 2 born in Tooting, the son of George PASK.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 60 Westmacott Street, Camberwell, London, he was listed as "Robert", aged 12 born in Tooting, the son of George PASK.¹⁰ Robert served in World War I. He initially enlisted on 7 September 1914 into the Dorsetshire Regiment. His attestation papers show that he was born in Camberwell, a Porter, 24 years 1 month old. However he only served 89 days, as he was discharged on 4 December 1914 under Kings Regulation Paragraph 392 iii - Not being likely to become an efficient soldier.
However he applied, and was accepted, into the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) regiment on the 15 February 1915 where he declared his age as 24 years and 4 months. He served in Salonika in 1916 and France in 1917. In Salonika he was responsible for watering the donkeys. The battalion were one side of a mountain, he took them to water around the other side. Altogether, he served in the DCLI for 2 years and 331 days before being transferred to the RFC / RAF as a mechanic, and served in Egypt. Eventually he was discharged from the RAF on 18 June 1918 (as being no longer physically fit for war service).
He was awarded the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, and Allied Victory Medal.^11,12,13,6
Robert married Phoebe COODE on 7 September 1919 in The Parish Church of St. Andrew, Stockwell, London. He was a Labourer, a Bachelor aged 28, residing at 10 Hargwyne Street, Stockwell. His father was listed as Thomas Pask (Deceased), a Chef. The marriage was witnessed by Arthur Coode, and Alfred Pask [brother].^{14,15,16,2,17}
His wife, Phoebe, died in 12 July 1954 in the Chelsea registration district.^18,19,17
Robert died on 12 December 1967 in Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, Lambeth, London, at the age of 78.^1,20

Research Note: Details from the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry museum gives that he had three brothers, including Alfred & Arthur who was a prisoner of the Turks.⁶

Research Note: There are inconsistencies both in Robert's age, and who his father is. Assumptions have been made based on the 1891-1901 census. Further research is required, particularly in locating Robert's birth certificate.^16,2

     He was baptised on 17 March 1831 in the Church of St. Thomas a Becket, Wolvesnewton, Wolvesnewton, Monmouthshire.^1,2 Thomas PASK was the son of James PASK and Harriett PRICE.³

     She was baptised on 17 March 1831 in the Church of St. Thomas a Becket, Wolvesnewton, Wolvesnewton, Monmouthshire.^2,1 Charlotte PASK was the daughter of James PASK and Harriett PRICE.³

     Ada Violet BECKETT was born on 19 February 1904 in Middlesex.^2,3,4,5
Ada married Robert PASK, son of Robert PASK and Gertrude Alice BARNES, in 1928 in the Kensington registration district.^1,6
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, Ada and her husband Robert, were listed as living in Well End, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. She was born on 19 February 1904, and her occupation was a Housewife Unpaid. Also listed was their son Kenneth, and two redacted entries - assumed to be their younger sons, David and Roger.⁵
Her husband, Robert, died in October 1989 in Haslemere Hospital, Haslemere, Surrey, at the age of 85.^7,6
Ada's death was registered in May 1998 in the West Surrey registration district at the age of 94.^8,3

     Kenneth Robert John PASK was born on 7 October 1929, in the Chertsey registration district.^2,3,4 He was the son of Robert PASK and Ada Violet BECKETT.
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, Kenneth was living with his parents in Well End, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. He was a school boy, born on 7 October 1929.⁴
Kenneth married Margaret Theresa SMITH on 24 September 1953 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.^5,1
Kenneth and Margaret were divorced on 1 April 1965.¹
Kenneth & Margaret divorced, and Kenneth married Marion J. EADE in 1966 in the Oxford registration district.⁶
Kenneth & Marion divorced, and Kenneth married Anne WHITE in 1974 in the Surrey South West registration district.⁷
Kenneth's death was registered in July 1998 in the West Surrey registration district at the age of 68.^8,3

     David Leslie PASK was born on 1 May 1931, in the Wisbech registration district.^2,1 He was the son of Robert PASK and Ada Violet BECKETT.
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 Register, David was assumed to be living with his parents in Well End, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. His entry in the Register is redacted, due to age; Also listed was their son Kenneth, and two redacted entries - assumed to be their younger sons, David and Roger.³
David married Mary E. J. MORTIMER in 1955 in the Abingdon registration district.⁴
David died on 16 November 1999, at the age of 68, and his death was registered in the Abingdon registration district.^5,1,6,7
His estate was probated on 27 January 2000 at the Oxford Probate Registry, Oxford, Oxfordshire.^6,8
His wife, Mary, died in October 2004 in the Oxfordshire registration district.⁹ He was buried in Spring Road Cemetery, Abingdon, Berkshire.^7,10

     Mary Isabella BURN was born on 5 June 1914, in the Tynemouth registration district.^2,3
Mary married Alfred Henry Speedie PASK, son of Percy PASK and Mary SPEEDIE, on 16 July 1938 in Salem Methodist Church, North Shields, Northumberland.^4,5
Her husband, Alfred, died on 24 July 1979 in the North Tyneside East registration district.^6,7
Mary died on 31 January 2008 in North Shields, Northumberland, at the age of 93.^8,9,10
Her estate was probated on 18 March 2008 at the Newcastle Probate Registry, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland.⁹