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On this page you will find a 5-generation pedigree chart and what I know about the people in it:

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Pedigree chart of John Albert Davis (5-generation)

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Jack's Ancestor Tree

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Jack

  • John Albert Davis, son of Charles Albert Davis and Jessie Helen Roffey, was born on 28 Nov 1896 at 22 Warwick Road, South Hornsey, Edmonton, Middlesex. He also went by the name of Jack.
  • Jack was the middle one of three children. His sister was Gwendoline (b 1893), his brother Harold.
  • Jack appeared in the 1901 census of Carshalton, Surrey, in Lavender Road, in his parents’ household.
  • In 1920 Jack lived at 64 Thorpe Road, Wallington, Surrey. He was described as a Draughtsman.
  • John Albert Davis married Hilda Stickland, daughter of Frank Stickland and Jane Harris, after Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Church of England on 4 Sep 1920 at St Mary’s Church, West Moors, Dorset. The marriage was conducted by the Vicar, C Carew Cox. Their witnesses were Elsie Stickland and a Sidney L Black.
  • In 1923 Jack and Hilda lived at 7 Sandy Lane, Beddington, Surrey. He was described as a Designing Engineer.
  • In 1944 Jack and Hilda lived at Bincleaves, Woodmansterne Lane, Wallington, Surrey. He was described as an Engineer.
  • Jack registered the death of his mother, Jessie Helen Roffey, in 1956 in Bournemouth (County Borough of Bournemouth).
  • John Albert Davis died on 14 Jan 1975, aged 78, at 10 Woodgate Road, Woodgate, Aldingbourne, West Sussex. The cause of death was given as Bronchopneumonia and Cerebral Arteriosclerosis.

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Jack’s Parents

Charles Albert Davis

  • Charles Albert Davis, son of John Davis and Annie Brandis, was born on 5 Oct 1868 in Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex, at 27 Alma Street.
  • Charles Albert was the second of (seven or) eight children. His siblings were Lydia Jane (b 1865), Kate (b 1872), Frederick (b 1874), Beatrice (b 1878), Annie (b c1880), Flora (b c1880) and Guy Brandis (b 1883). (NB Annie and Flora may be twins or they may be the same person.)
  • Charles Albert appeared in the 1871 census of Shoreditch, Hackney, Middlesex, at 27 Alma Street, Hoxton, in his parents’ household.
  • He appeared in the 1881 census of Highbury, Islington, Middlesex, at 130 Balls Pond Road, in his parents’ household. He was described as a Scholar.
  • Charles Albert appeared in the 1891 census of Highbury, Islington, London, at 140 Balls Pond Road, in his father’s household. He was described as a Compositor.
  • Charles Albert was a Compositor in 1892.
  • Charles Albert Davis married Jessie Helen Roffey, daughter of Walter Roffey and Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds, after Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church on 6 Mar 1892 at St John’s Church, Highbury, London. The marriage was conducted by Frank Roberts (Curate). Their witnesses were John Davis and Walter Roffey.
  • Charles Albert was a Printer’s Compositor in 1897.
  • Charles Albert and Jessie Helen appeared in the 1901 census of Carshalton, Surrey, at 12 Lavender Road. Charles was described as a Printer Compositor. Their children Gwendoline and Jack were listed as living with them, as were her parents, Walter Roffey and Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds, and Jessie Helen’s brother, Charles Victor Roffey.
  • Charles Albert was a Printer Compositor in 1920.

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Jessie Helen Roffey

  • Jessie Helen Roffey, daughter of Walter Roffey and Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds, was born on 24 May 1872 in Carshalton, Surrey, at Mill Lane.
  • Jessie Helen was the fourth of five children. Her siblings were Walter Ramsay (b 1867), Alice (b 1869), Edward F (b 1870) and Charles Victor (b 1883).
  • Jessie Helen appeared in the 1881 census of Edmonton, Middlesex, at 5 Alexandra Road, in her parents’ household.
  • She appeared in the 1891 census of Highbury, Islington, London, at 44 Mountgrove Road, in her parents’ household. She was described as a Dressmaker.
  • Jessie Helen Roffey married Charles Albert Davis, son of John Davis and Annie Brandis, after Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church on 6 Mar 1892 at St John’s Church, Highbury, London. The marriage was conducted by Frank Roberts (Curate). Their witnesses were John Davis and Walter Roffey.
  • Jessie Helen registered the birth of John Albert Davis in 1896 at 22 Warwick Road in Edmonton.
  • Jessie Helen and Charles Albert appeared in the 1901 census of Carshalton, Surrey, at 12 Lavender Road. Their children Gwendoline and Jack were listed as living with them, as were her parents, Walter Roffey and Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds, and her brother, Charles Victor Roffey.
  • Jessie Helen died on 1 Jan 1956, in Bournemouth, at 151 Southcote Road, aged 83 years. The cause of death was given as a Cerebral Haemorrhage (stroke).

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Jack’s Paternal Grandparents

John Davis

  • John Davis, son of John Davis, was born circa 1842 at St Brides, Strand, Middlesex.
  • John Davis married Annie Brandis, daughter of Edward Brandis and Lydia Woollard, after Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church on 16 Jul 1864 at Holy Trinity, Hoxton, Middlesex. The marriage was conducted by Thomas W Fowle. Their witnesses were Edward Brandis and Caroline Brandis.
  • John registered the birth of Lydia Jane Davis in 1865 at 113 St John’s Road. He gave his occupation then as a Commercial Clerk.
  • John registered the death of Edward Brandis in 1869 in Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex.
  • John and Annie appeared in the 1871 census of Shoreditch, Hackney, Middlesex, at 27 Alma Street, Hoxton. Their children Lydia Jane and Charles Albert were listed as living with them. John was described as a Worsted Yarn Agent.
  • John and Annie appeared in the 1881 census of Highbury, Islington, Middlesex, at 130 Balls Pond Road. Their children Lydia Jane, Charles Albert, Kate, Frederick, Beatrice and Annie were listed as living with them. John was described as a Confectioner.
  • John registered the birth of his son Guy Brandis Davis in 1883 at 140 Balls Pond Road in Islington. He gave his occupation then as a Confectioner.
  • John appeared in the 1891 census of Highbury, Islington, London, at 140 Balls Pond Road. John was described as a Printer and a widower. His children Lydia Jane, Charles Albert, Kate, Frederick, Beatrice, Flora and Guy Brandis were listed as living with him.
  • He was a Printer in 1892.
  • John appeared in the 1901 census of Mildmay, Islington, London, at 96 Mildmay Road. John was described as a Printer (Daily News). His children Lydia Jane, Beatrice, Flora and Guy Brandis were listed as living with him.

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Annie Brandis

  • Annie Brandis, daughter of Edward Brandis and Lydia Woollard, was born on 24 Aug 1846 at 8 Whitmore Place West, Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex.
  • Annie was the second of seven children. Her siblings were Lydia (d 1846, aged 1), Jane (b 1849), Caroline (b 1851), Louisa (b 1853), Mary (b 1856) and Rebecca (b 1860).
  • Annie appeared in the 1851 census of Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex, at 8 Whitmore Place West, in her parents’ household.
  • She appeared in the 1861 census of Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex, at 113 St John’s Road, in her parents’ household.
  • Annie Brandis married John Davis, son of John Davis, after Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church on 16 Jul 1864 at Holy Trinity, Hoxton, Middlesex. The marriage was conducted by Thomas W Fowle. Their witnesses were Edward Brandis and Caroline Brandis.
  • Annie and John appeared in the 1871 census of Shoreditch, Hackney, Middlesex, at 27 Alma Street, Hoxton. Their children Lydia Jane and Charles Albert were listed as living with them.
  • Annie and John appeared in the 1881 census of Highbury, Islington, Middlesex, at 130 Balls Pond Road. Their children Lydia Jane, Charles Albert, Kate, Frederick, Beatrice and Annie were listed as living with them.
  • Annie Brandis died between 1884 and 1891 in Islington, London.

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Jack’s Maternal Grandparents

Walter Roffey

  • Walter Roffey, son of George Roffey and Eliza Harrow, was born on 11 Jan 1842 in Carshalton, Surrey.
  • He was baptized on 20 Feb 1842 in Carshalton, Surrey.
  • He was the youngest of six known children. His siblings were George (b c1830), Elizabeth (b c1832), William (b 1836), Eliza (bap 1827) and John (b and d 1833).
  • Walter appeared in the 1851 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at Paper Mill Lane, in his parents' household. He was described as a Scholar.
  • Walter Roffey appeared in the 1861 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at 9 Papermill Lane, in his parents’ household. He was described as a Carpenter.
  • Walter Roffey married Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds, daughter of Stephen Simmonds and Elizabeth Hemsley, after Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church on 8 Jul 1866 at St Peter’s Church, Croydon, Surrey. The marriage was conducted by James H Jaques, Curate. Their witnesses were James Francis and Fanny [Jargett?].
  • Walter and Elizabeth Charlotte appeared in the 1871 census of Wallington, Croydon, Surrey, at Alceston Road. Their children Walter Ramsay, Alice and Edward Foster were listed as living with them. Walter was described as a Carpenter.
  • Walter and Elizabeth Charlotte appeared in the 1881 census of Edmonton, Middlesex, at 5 Alexandra Road. Their children Walter Ramsay, Alice and Jessie Helen were listed as living with them. Walter was described as a Carpenter and Joiner.
  • Walter and Elizabeth Charlotte appeared in the 1891 census of Highbury, Islington, London, at 44 Mountgrove Road. Walter was described as a Carpenter. Their children Walter Ramsay, Jessie Helen and Charles Victor were listed as living with them.
  • He was a Carpenter in 1892.
  • Walter and Elizabeth Charlotte appeared in the 1901 census of Carshalton, Surrey, in Lavender Road, in the household of Charles Albert Davis and Jessie Helen Roffey. He was described as a Carpenter.

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Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds

  • Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds, daughter of Stephen Simmonds and Elizabeth Hemsley, was born on 20 Sep 1839 in Clayton, Brighton, Sussex.
  • Elizabeth Charlotte was the third of seven children. Her siblings were James (b 1836), Ann (b 1838), Ruth (b 1842), Naomi (b 1884), Samuel (b 1846) and Stephen (b 1848).
  • Elizabeth Charlotte appeared in the 1841 census of Clayton, Sussex, at Wood Cottage, in her parents’ household.
  • She appeared in the 1851 census of Clayton, Sussex, at Stonepound Gate, in her father’s household.
  • Elizabeth Charlotte appeared in the 1861 census of Brighton, Sussex, at 16 Egremont Place. She was described as a House Servant in the household of William Constable, Photographic Artist.
  • Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds married Walter Roffey, son of George Roffey and Eliza Harrow, after Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church on 8 Jul 1866 at St Peter’s Church, Croydon, Surrey. The marriage was conducted by James H Jaques, Curate. Their witnesses were James Francis and Fanny [Jargett?].
  • Elizabeth Charlotte and Walter appeared in the 1871 census of Wallington, Croydon, Surrey, in Alceston Road. Their children Walter Ramsay, Alice and Edward Foster were listed as living with them.
  • Elizabeth Charlotte and Walter appeared in the 1881 census of New Southgate, Edmonton, Middlesex, at 5 Alexandra Road. Their children Walter Ramsay, Alice and Jessie Helen were listed as living with them.
  • Elizabeth Charlotte and Walter appeared in the 1891 census of Highbury, Islington, London, at 44 Mountgrove Road. Their children Walter Ramsay, Jessie Helen and Charles Victor were listed as living with them.
  • Elizabeth Charlotte and Walter appeared in the 1901 census of Carshalton, Surrey, in Lavender Road, in the household of Charles Albert Davis and Jessie Helen Roffey.

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Jack’s Paternal Great Grandparents

John Davis

  • At some time prior to his death, John Davis was a Wool Dealer.
  • He died before 1864.

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Edward Brandis

  • Edward Brandis, son of Christopher Brandis and Jane Ingram, was born on 12 Apr 1819 in Wylye, Wilton, Wiltshire. As an adult, he was sometimes known as Edwin Brandis.
  • Edward was baptized on 30 May 1819 at Codford Independent Chapel, Wylye, Wiltshire.
  • Edward was the twelfth of fourteen children. His siblings were Diana Ann (b 1794), Martha (b 1796), Thomas Walker (b 1798), Mary Ann (b 1799), Aaron Abraham (b 1803), William (b 1805), George (b 1807), Ann (b 1809), James (b 1811), Jane (b 1813), Caroline (b 1815), Rebecca (b 1816) and Elizabeth (b 1822).
  • Edward appeared in the 1841 census of St George the Martyr, Southwark, London, at 14 William Street. Edward was described as a Porter (living in the household of William and Catherine Morris). Lydia Woollard was lodging in the same household.
  • Edward Brandis married Lydia Woollard, daughter of William Woollard, by Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church on 7 Apr 1844 at St George the Martyr, Southwark, Surrey, England. The marriage was conducted by J Horton (Rector). Their witnesses were Samuel Cooper and Rachel Cooper.
  • Edward and Lydia appeared in the 1851 census of Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex, at 8 Whitmore Place West. Their children Annie, Jane and Caroline were listed as living with them. Edward was described as a Warehouseman.
  • Edward and Lydia appeared in the 1861 census of Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex, at 113 St John’s Road. Their children Annie, Jane, Caroline, Louisa, Mary and Rebecca were listed as living with them. Edward was described as a Commercial Traveller.
  • Edward Brandis died on 22 Mar 1869, aged 49, at 113 St John’s Road, Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex. The cause of death was given as Phthisis (tuberculosis) and Exhaustion (implying a lingering death).

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Lydia Woollard

  • Lydia Woollard, daughter of William Woollard, was born circa 1822 in Wickford, Billericay, Essex.
  • Lydia appeared in the 1841 census of St George the Martyr, Southwark, London, at 14 William Street, living in the household of William and Catherine Morris. Edward Brandis was living in the same household.
  • Lydia Woollard married Edward Brandis, son of Christopher Brandis and Jane Ingram, by Banns, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church on 7 Apr 1844 at St George the Martyr, Southwark, Surrey. The marriage was conducted by J Horton (Rector). Their witnesses were Samuel Cooper and Rachel Cooper.
  • Lydia and Edward appeared in the 1851 census of Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex, at 8 Whitmore Place West. Their children Annie, Jane and Caroline were listed as living with them.
  • Lydia and Edward appeared in the 1861 census of Hoxton Old Town, Shoreditch, Middlesex, at 113 St John’s Road. Their children Annie, Jane, Caroline, Louisa, Mary and Rebecca were listed as living with them.
  • Lydia appeared in the 1871 census of Shoreditch, Hackney, London, at 113 St John’s Road. Her daughters Louisa and Mary were listed as living with her. Lydia was described as a widow and a Mangle Keeper.
  • Lydia was a Mangling Woman in 1878.
  • Lydia Woollard died on 19 Apr 1878 at Middlesex Lunatic Asylum, Banstead, Surrey. The cause of death was given as Chronic Brain Wasting.

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Jack’s Maternal Great-Grandparents

George Roffey

  • George Roffey, son of Robert Roffey and Sarah Ramsay, was born on 7 Sep 1798 in Bletchingly, Surrey.
  • He was baptised on 7 Oct 1798.
  • George was the second of five known children. His siblings were Grace (b 1796), William (b 1800), Robert (b 1803) and Jane (b 1804).
  • George Roffey married Eliza Harrow, daughter of James Harrow and Mary Lawrence, on 27 Mar 1826, at St Mary’s Church, Newington, Surrey.
  • George and Eliza appeared in the 1841 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at Paper Mill Lane. Their children George, Elizabeth and William were listed as living with them. George (senior) was described as a Shoe Maker.
  • George and Eliza appeared in the 1851 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at Paper Mill Lane. George was described as a Shoe Maker. Their sons William and Walter were listed as living with them.
  • George and Eliza appeared in the 1861 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at 9 Papermill Lane. George was described as a Boot and Shoe Maker. Their son Walter was listed as living with them.
  • George and Eliza appeared in the 1871 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at Strawberry Cottage, Station Road. George was described as a Shoe Maker.

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Eliza Harrow

  • Eliza Harrow, daughter of James Harrow and Mary Lawrence, was born in 1805 in Carshalton, Surrey.
  • She was baptized on 2 Jun 1805 in Carshalton.
  • Eliza was fourth of five known children. Her siblings were Elisabeth (bap 1799), Rebecca (bap 1799), James (b 1803) and Lydia (b 1807).
  • Eliza married George Roffey, son of Robert Roffey and Sarah Ramsay, on 27 Mar 1826, at St Mary’s Church, Newington, Surrey.
  • Eliza and George appeared in the 1841 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at Paper Mill Lane. Their children George, Elizabeth and William were listed as living with them.
  • Eliza and George appeared in the 1851 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at Paper Mill Lane. Their sons William and Walter were listed as living with them.
  • Eliza and George appeared in the 1861 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at 9 Papermill Lane. Their son Walter was listed as living with them.
  • Eliza and George appeared in the 1871 census of Carshalton, Epsom, Surrey, at Strawberry Cottage, Station Road.

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Stephen Simmonds

  • Stephen Simmonds, son of Jane (--?--), was born circa 1806 in ?Keymer, Sussex.
  • Stephen Simmonds married Elizabeth Hemsley circa 1830.
  • Stephen was a Labourer in 1839.
  • Stephen and Elizabeth appeared in the 1841 census of Clayton, Sussex, at Wood Cottage. Their children James, Ann and Elizabeth Charlotte were listed as living with them, as was his mother, Jane (--?--), together with two lodgers. Stephen was described as an Agricultural Labourer.
  • Stephen was a Labourer in 1842.
  • Stephen registered the birth of Naomi Simmonds in 1844 in Clayton.
  • Stephen appeared in the 1851 census of Clayton, Sussex, at Stonepound Gate. His children Ann, Elizabeth Charlotte, Ruth, Naomi, Samuel and Stephen were listed as living with him. Stephen was described as an Agricultural Labourer and a widower.

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Elizabeth Hemsley

  • Elizabeth Hemsley was born circa 1811 in Sussex.
  • Elizabeth Hemsley married Stephen Simmonds, son of Jane (--?--), circa 1830.
  • Elizabeth registered the birth of Elizabeth Charlotte Simmonds in 1839 in Hurstpierpoint.
  • Elizabeth and Stephen appeared in the 1841 census of Clayton, Sussex, at Wood Cottage. Their children James, Ann and Elizabeth Charlotte were listed as living with them, as was his mother, Jane (--?--), together with two lodgers.
  • Elizabeth Hemsley died on 8 Jun 1850 in Clayton, Sussex. The cause of death was given as Phthisis (tuberculosis) of 8 years duration.

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Jack’s Great Great Grandparents

Christopher Brandis

  • Christopher Brandis, son of Christopher Brandis and Ann Small, was born circa 1775 in Wylye, Wiltshire.
  • Christopher Brandis was baptized on 22 Feb 1775 in Wylye, Wiltshire.
  • He was the youngest of six children. His half-siblings were Thomas Hinwood, Alice Hinwood (bap 1758), Charles Hinwood (bap 1763), Ann Rumsey (bap 1767) and Mary Rumsey (bap 1770). He was probably born after the death of his father.
  • Christopher Brandis married Jane Ingram on 17 Dec 1794 at North Bradley, Wiltshire.
  • Christopher and Jane appeared in the 1841 census of Wylye, Wiltshire. Their children Jane and Caroline were listed as living with them. Christopher was described as a Yeoman.
  • Christopher and Jane appeared in the 1851 census of Wylye, Wiltshire, at 18 Bell Farm. Christopher was described as a Land Proprietor. Their daughter Jane was listed as living with them, as was their grandson George Brandis.
  • Christopher Brandis died on 5 Apr 1853, aged 78, in Wylye, Wiltshire. The cause of death was given as Hydrothorax (pleural effusion) of three months duration.

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Jane Ingram

  • Jane Ingram was born circa 1776 in Codford St Mary, Wiltshire.
  • Jane Ingram married Christopher Brandis, son of Christopher Brandis and Ann Small, on 17 Dec 1794 at North Bradley, Wiltshire.
  • Jane and Christopher appeared in the 1841 census of Wylye, Wiltshire. Their children Jane and Caroline were listed as living with them.
  • Jane and Christopher appeared in the 1851 census of Wylye, Wiltshire, at 18 Bell Farm. Their daughter Jane was listed as living with them, as was their grandson George Brandis.
  • Jane Ingram died on 27 Oct 1857 in Wylye, Wiltshire. The cause of death was given as "Paralysis". Death was not certified.

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William Woollard

  • William Woollard was a Wheelwright.

Robert Roffey

  • Robert Roffey, son of Henry Roffey and Grace (--?--), was born on 23 Jan 1771 in Bletchingley, Surrey.
  • He was baptised on 9 Feb 1771.
  • Robert had one known sibling, Benjamin (1769-1770).
  • Robert married Sarah Ramsay on 25 Sep 1796 in Bletchingley.

Sarah Ramsay

  • Sarah Ramsay married Robert Roffey on 25 Sep 1796 in Bletchingley, Surrey.

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James Harrow

  • James Harrow, son of Isaac Harrow and Mary (--?--), was baptised on 15 Feb 1767, in Carshalton, Surrey.
  • He married Mary Lawrence on 29 Oct 1793 in Carshalton.

Mary Lawrence

  • Mary Lawrence married James Harrow, son of Isaac Harrow and Mary (--?--), on 29 Oct 1793, in Carshalton.

Jane (--?--)

  • Jane was born circa 1771 in Sussex.
  • She appeared in the 1841 census of Clayton, Sussex, at Wood Cottage, in the household of Stephen Simmonds and Elizabeth Hemsley.

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For more generations of the Brandis, Harrow and Roffey lines, and information on the siblings and connections of Jack’s ancestors, see the Database.

I am indebted to Kerry Brandis (Gold Coast, Australia) for sharing his research on the Brandis line.