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     Janis Lorraine NUNN was born on 11 May 1949 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry James NUNN and Beryl Doreen HOWES.¹
Janis married Roy W. WHARF in 1972 in the Bury St. Edmunds registration district.²
Janis died on 20 March 1989 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, at the age of 39.^1,3 Janis was buried in Brandon Cemetery, Brandon, Forest Heath District, Suffolk.⁴

     Mary Ann GOWERS was born in 1849 in Little Wakering, Essex.^1,2
Mary married William RICE, son of John RICE and Mary PASK, on 4 December 1871 in St. Peter & St. Paul Church, East Milton Road, Gravesend, Kent.^3,4
In the census of 3 April 1881 in Talbots Estate, 21 William Street, Grays Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 31 born in Little Wakering, the wife of William RICE (a Labourer in Chalk Quarry, living with his wife Mary Ann, and their children Mary Ann, William J., and Albert C.)¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stifford Terrace, Grays Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 42 born in Little Wakering, the wife of William RICE (a General Labourer, living with his wife Mary A., and their children Mary, Albert C., Florence L., and Sarah A.)⁵
In the census of 31 March 1901 in West Street, Stifford, Essex, she was listed as aged 52 born in Little Wakering, the wife of William RICE (a Chalk Quarryman, living with his wife Mary A., and their daughters Florence L., and Sarah A.)⁶
Her husband's, William, death was registered in 1907 in the Orsett registration district.⁷
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Milton Road, Grays Thurrock, Essex, Mary was listed as a Widow, aged 61 born in Little Wakering, married 39 years with seven children, 4 living 3 dead, the Head of Household, living alone.⁸
Mary died in 1923 in the Rochford registration district.⁹

     Mary Ann RICE was born in 1872 in Great Wakering, Essex.^1,2 She was the daughter of William RICE and Mary Ann GOWERS.^1,2
In the census of 3 April 1881 in Talbots Estate, 21 William Street, Grays Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 8 born in Great Wakering, the daughter of William RICE.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stifford Terrace, Grays Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 18 born in Great Wakering, the daughter of William RICE.³

     William John RICE was born on 18 January 1874 in Great Wakering, Essex.^1,2,3 He was the son of William RICE and Mary Ann GOWERS.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 in Talbots Estate, 21 William Street, Grays Thurrock, Essex, he was listed as aged 7 born in Great Wakering, the son of William RICE.¹
William married Alice Maud HARRIS in 1899 in the Orsett registration district.⁴
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Westbourne Place, Thurrock, Essex, William was listed as aged 27 born in Great Wakering, the Head of Household; an Engineer's Labourer, living with his wife Alice M., and their infant daughter Doris P.⁵
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Transvaal Terrace, West Thurrock, Essex, William was listed as aged 37 born in Great Wakering, the Head of Household; an Engineer's Labourer on Ships, living with his wife Alice Maud, and their children Doris Pretoria, William Jabez, and Olive Annie.⁶
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, William and his wife Alice, were listed as living at Crescent House, Grays Thurrock, Essex. He was born on 18 January 1874, and his occupation was a Ships Engine Horn Labourer (Retired). Also listed was their son William J.³
William died in 1940 in the Thurrock registration district.⁷
His wife's, Alice, death was registered in 1956 in the Thurrock registration district.⁸

     Albert Charles RICE was born in 1877 in Chadwell St. Mary, Essex.¹ He was the son of William RICE and Mary Ann GOWERS.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 in Talbots Estate, 21 William Street, Grays Thurrock, Essex, he was listed as aged 3 born in Chadwell St Mary, the son of William RICE.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stifford Terrace, Grays Thurrock, Essex, he was listed as aged 13 born in Chadwell St Mary, the son of William RICE.³

     Flora Louisa was also known as Florence Louisa RICE.²
Flora Louisa RICE was born in 1881 in Grays Thurrock, Essex.^1,2 She was the daughter of William RICE and Mary Ann GOWERS.²
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stifford Terrace, Grays Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as "Florence L", aged 8 born in Grays Thurrock, the daughter of William RICE.²
In the census of 31 March 1901 in West Street, Stifford, Essex, she was listed as "Florence L", aged 18 born in Grays Thurrock, the daughter of William RICE.³

     Sarah Ann RICE was born in 1884 in Grays Thurrock, Essex.^1,2 She was the daughter of William RICE and Mary Ann GOWERS.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stifford Terrace, Grays Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 6 born in Grays Thurrock, the daughter of William RICE.¹
In the census of 31 March 1901 in West Street, Stifford, Essex, she was listed as a Dressmaker aged 16 born in Grays Thurrock, the daughter of William RICE.³

     Alice Maud HARRIS was born on 19 November 1876 in Grays Thurrock, Essex.^1,2
Alice married William John RICE, son of William RICE and Mary Ann GOWERS, in 1899 in the Orsett registration district.³
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Westbourne Place, Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 25 born in Grays Thurrock, the wife of William John RICE (an Engineer's Labourer, living with his wife Alice M., and their infant daughter Doris P.)⁴
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Transvaal Terrace, West Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 34 born in Grays Thurrock, married 12 years, with 3 children all living, the wife of William John RICE (an Engineer's Labourer on Ships, living with his wife Alice Maud, and their children Doris Pretoria, William Jabez, and Olive Annie.)²
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, Alice and her husband William, were listed as living at Crescent House, Grays Thurrock, Essex. She was born on 19 November 1876, and her occupation was Unpaid Domestic Duties. Also listed was their son William J.¹
Her husband's, William, death was registered in 1940 in the Thurrock registration district.⁵
Alice died in 1956 in the Thurrock registration district.⁶

     Doris Pretoria RICE was born on 21 March 1900 in West Thurrock, Essex.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William John RICE and Alice Maud HARRIS.¹
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Westbourne Place, Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 1 born in West Thurrock, the daughter of William John RICE.¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Transvaal Terrace, West Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 11 born in West Thurrock, the daughter of William John RICE.⁴
Doris married Joseph H. CURTIS in 1924 in the Orsett registration district.⁵
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, Doris and her husband Joseph, were listed as living at 35 Hillcrest Avenue, West Thurrock, Essex. She was born on 21 March 1900, and her occupation was Unpaid Domestic Duties. Also listed was their son Joseph William, and 2 redacted entries, assumed to be their son Frederick, and daughter Doris.³
Doris died in 1993 in the Thurrock registration district.^6,7

     Olive Annie RICE was born in 1903 in West Thurrock, Essex.^1,2 She was the daughter of William John RICE and Alice Maud HARRIS.¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Transvaal Terrace, West Thurrock, Essex, she was listed as aged 7 born in West Thurrock, the daughter of William John RICE.¹

     William Jabez RICE was born in 1901 in West Thurrock, Essex.^1,2 He was the son of William John RICE and Alice Maud HARRIS.¹
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Transvaal Terrace, West Thurrock, Essex, he was listed as aged 9 born in West Thurrock, the son of William John RICE.¹
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, William was living with his parents at Crescent House, Grays Thurrock, Essex. He was born on 25 July 1901, single, and his occupation was a Fitter & Turner for a Cement Factory.³

     Joseph H. CURTIS was born on 23 July 1898.²
Joseph married Doris Pretoria RICE, daughter of William John RICE and Alice Maud HARRIS, in 1924 in the Orsett registration district.¹
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, Joseph and his wife Doris, were listed as living at 35 Hillcrest Avenue, West Thurrock, Essex. He was born on 23 July 1898, and his occupation was a Waterman & Lighterman. Also listed was their son Joseph William, and 2 redacted entries, assumed to be their son Frederick, and daughter Doris.²
His wife's, Doris, death was registered in 1993 in the Thurrock registration district.^3,4

     Joseph William CURTIS was born on 9 February 1925, in the Orsett registration district.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph H. CURTIS and Doris Pretoria RICE.¹
On 29 September 1939, in the 1939 National Register, Joseph was living with his parents at 35 Hillcrest Avenue, West Thurrock, Essex. He was born on 9 February 1925, and his occupation was a Fruit? Sorter in a Chalk Pit. [MO]; Also listed was their son Joseph William, and 2 redacted entries, assumed to be their son Frederick, and daughter Doris.²

     Emma FLETCHER was born on 10 March 1851 in Heckington, Lincolnshire. She was the daughter of Joseph & Maria FLETCHER née CLARK.^2,3,4

Emma married Samuel MOULDS, son of John MOULDS and Sarah MUSSON, on 29 May 1876 in St. Andrew's Church, Heckington, Lincolnshire. She was a Spinster aged 25 living in Heckington. Her father was listed as Joseph Fletcher, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by John FLETCHER, and Ada MOULDS (Groom's Sister.)^1,5

She and her husband Samuel, immigrated to New York City, New York County, New York State, USA, departing from Liverpool on 12 June 1876.⁶

In the census of 1 June 1880 in Canton Township, Benton County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 25 born in England, the wife of Samuel MOULDS (a Farmer, lving with his wife Emma, and their two children John, and Bertha.)⁷
Emma and her husband Samuel, together with their children Bertha, and John, were in a photograph taken circa 1882 in Shellsburg, Benton County, Iowa, USA.⁸
Emma and her husband Samuel, together with their eight children were in a photograph taken 1900 in Bennington Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.⁸
In the census of 1 June 1900 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 47 born in England, married with 8 children all living, the wife of Samuel MOULDS (a Farmer, living with his wife Emma, and their children Etta M., Charles E., Sarah M., Joseph, and Emma - All listed as MOULD.)⁹
Emma and her husband Samuel, together with their children Sadie, Joe, Etta, Charles, Emma, Flora, John, and Bertha were in a photograph taken circa 1910 in Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.⁸
In the census of 15 April 1910 in Lester Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as aged 57 born in England, married with 8 children all living, the wife of Samuel MOULDS (a Farmer, living with his wife Emma, and their children Joseph, and Emma.)¹⁰
Emma and her husband Samuel were in an undated photograph.¹¹

Emma died on 3 April 1915 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 64.^2,12 She was buried on 7 April 1915 in Fairview-Lester Cemetery, Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^13,12

Her obituary was detailed in the Waterloo Evening Courier, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 17 April 1915.¹² It read:

Her husband, Samuel, died on 17 November 1917 in Dunkerton, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at the age of 64.^14,11

     Thomas ELDRIDGE was born in 1841 in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire. He was the son of Thomas & Sarah ELDRIDGE.²
In the census of 30 March 1851 at the Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as a Farm Labourer aged 10 born in Great Gonerby, the son of Thomas & Sarah ELDRIDGE.²
In the census of 7 April 1861 at the Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as an Agricultural Labourer aged 20 born in Great Gonerby, the son of Thomas & Sarah ELDRIDGE.³
Thomas married Mary Ann MOULDS, daughter of John MOULDS and Sarah MUSSON, on 12 December 1867 in St. Stephen's Church, Hammersmith, London. He a Bachelor aged 27 a Shepherd residing in Somerby Lincolnshire. His father was listed as Thomas Eldridge, a Labourer. The marriage was witnessed by Charles MOULDS, and Ellen MOULDS (Bride's brother and sister.)^1,4
In the census of 2 April 1871 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, Thomas was listed as aged 29 born in Great Gonerby, the Head of Household; a Shepherd, living with his wife Mary Ann, and their children Charles, Mary Ann, and John.⁵
His wife, Mary, died in January 1881 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^6,7,8
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, Thomas was listed as a Widower, aged 40 born in Great Gonerby, the Head of Household; a Sub Postmaster & Rural Messenger, living with his children Charles, Mary A., John, Thomas, Ellen, Richard, Arthur, and Herbert.⁹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, Thomas was listed as a Widower, aged 50 born in Great Gonerby, the Head of Household; a Rural Messenger, living with his children Ellen, Richard, Arthur, and Herbert.¹⁰
Thomas married Sarah Ann PATCHETT in 1894 in the Grantham registration district.¹¹
In the census of 31 March 1901 in Boothy Road, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, Thomas was listed as aged 60 born in Great Gonerby, the Head of Household; a Retired Postman Pensioner, living with his wife Sarah Ann, and his son Herbert.¹²
In the census of 2 April 1911 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, Thomas was listed as aged 70 married 15 years with children, born in Great Gonerby, the Head of Household; a Postman Pensioner, living with his wife Sarah Ann.¹³
Thomas died in January 1912 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^14,15 He was buried on 30 January 1912 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.¹⁶

     Charles ELDRIDGE was born in 1868 in Ropsley, Lincolnshire.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ He was baptised on 25 December 1868 in Old Church, St. Pancras, London.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 2 born in Ropsley, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as a Sub Postmaster & Rural Messenger, aged 12 born in Ropsley, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.⁴

     Mary Ann ELDRIDGE was born in 1870 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ She was baptised on 6 February 1870 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), London.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 1 born in Somerby, the daughter of Thomas ELDRIDGE.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 11 born in Somerby, the daughter of Thomas ELDRIDGE.⁴

     John ELDRIDGE was born in 1871 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ He was baptised on 26 March 1871 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.³
In the census of 2 April 1871 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 1 month born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.¹
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, he was listed as aged 9 born in Somerby, the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE.⁴

     Frank ELDRIDGE's birth was registered in 1873 in the Grantham registration district.¹ He was the son of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ He was baptised on 14 December 1873 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.²
Frank died in March 1878 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^3,4 He was buried on 24 March 1878 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.⁴

     Ellen ELDRIDGE was born in 1875 in Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas ELDRIDGE and Mary Ann MOULDS.¹ She was baptised on 21 March 1875 in St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at the Post Office, Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, she was listed as aged 6 born in Somerby, the daughter of Thomas ELDRIDGE.¹
In the census of 5 April 1891 in Village Street, Somerby (near Grantham), Lincolnshire, she was listed as Housekeeper aged 16 born in Somerby, the daughter of Thomas ELDRIDGE.⁴