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Jonathan Humphreys

Parents:

• Birth: Jonathan Humphreys was born in 1756 at Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire, England.
• Baptism*: Jonathan Humphreys was baptized on 19 December 1756 at Hinton in the Hedges, Northamptonshire, England, from ancestry.com (JohnMeek62 tree) - needs to be checked.
• He was the son of Thomas Humphrey and Mary (?)
• Marriage*: Jonathan Humphreys married Elizabeth Knibb, daughter of Daniel Knibb and Mary (?), on 19 November 1780 at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England.
• Anecdote*: Patricia Armstrong writes: "According to the removal order for Rose Hannah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs's from Eastbourne to Finmere Johnathon left his wife Elizabeth so she started using her maiden name "Knibb" again.

Elizabeth Knibb

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Knibb was born on 17 January 1760 at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England.
• She was the daughter of Daniel Knibb and Mary (?)
• Baptism: Elizabeth Knibb was baptized on 20 January 1760 at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Knibb married Jonathan Humphreys, son of Thomas Humphrey and Mary (?), on 19 November 1780 at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England.
• Married Name: As of 19 November 1780, her married name was Humphreys.
• Anecdote*: It would appear that Jonathan Humphreys left Elizabeth c1785 after the birth of Susanna. According to the 1864 removal order for Rose Hannah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs's from Eastbourne to Finmere, Elizabeth's husband Henry [sic] Humphries left her so she started using her maiden name again. It also mentions that Elizabeth Nibbs had received poor relief from Finmere before she died at Whitfield two years ago [i.e. c1862 - which cannot be right as Elizabeth died in 1842], and that aunt Susan Nibbs now lives at Whitfield and received poor relief from Finmere [which would appear to be correct].¹
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Elizabeth Knibb and Susanna Humphreys lived at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England.²
• Death*: Elizabeth Knibb died on 16 September 1842 at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England, at age 82. She died of decay of nature.³
• Burial*: Elizabeth Knibb was buried on 19 September 1842 at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England, "age 85 years".⁴

William Humphries otherwise Knibbs

Parents:

• Birth*: William Humphries otherwise Knibbs was born in 1812 at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, England.¹
• He was the son of Henry Humphries and Diana Lines.
• Marriage*: William Humphries otherwise Knibbs married Rebecca Whitlock on 9 February 1835 at Syresham, Northamptonshire, England^B.
• Occupation*: William Humphries otherwise Knibbs was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.²
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 William Humphries otherwise Knibbs and Rebecca Whitlock lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.²
• Residence*: In 1864 William Humphries otherwise Knibbs and Rebecca Whitlock lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.¹
• Occupation: William Humphries otherwise Knibbs was a carter on 2 April 1871.³
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 William Humphries otherwise Knibbs and Rebecca Whitlock lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B, with unmarried son Thomas (25 years) and grandson Harry Harwood (5 years, born Finmere).³
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 William Humphries otherwise Knibbs and Rebecca Whitlock lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.⁴
• Death*: William Humphries otherwise Knibbs died in 1889 at Northamptonshire, England. "age 78 years."⁵

Rebecca Whitlock

• Birth*: Rebecca Whitlock was born circa 1813 at Syresham, Northamptonshire, England^B.
• Marriage*: Rebecca Whitlock married William Humphries otherwise Knibbs, son of Henry Humphries and Diana Lines, on 9 February 1835 at Syresham, Northamptonshire, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 9 February 1835, her married name was Humphries otherwise Knibbs.
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Rebecca Whitlock and William Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.¹
• Residence: In 1864 Rebecca Whitlock and William Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.²
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Rebecca Whitlock and William Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B, with unmarried son Thomas (25 years) and grandson Harry Harwood (5 years, born Finmere).³
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Rebecca Whitlock and William Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.⁴
• Death*: Rebecca Whitlock died in 1884 at Northamptonshire, England. "age 72 years."⁵

Henry Humphries otherwise Knibbs

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Humphries otherwise Knibbs was born circa 1836 at Syresham, Northamptonshire, England^B.
• He was the son of William Humphries otherwise Knibbs and Rebecca Whitlock.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Henry Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Henry Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Shenley, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Henry Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Henry Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Shenley Church, Shenley, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• Death*: Henry Humphries otherwise Knibbs died in 1900 at Buckinghamshire, England. "age 66 years."¹

Elizabeth Humphries otherwise Knibbs

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Humphries otherwise Knibbs was born circa 1838 at Syresham, Northamptonshire, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Humphries otherwise Knibbs and Rebecca Whitlock.
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Humphries otherwise Knibbs lived at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.

Sarah Humphries otherwise Knibbs

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Humphries otherwise Knibbs was born circa 1842 at Haversham, Northamptonshire, England.
• She was the daughter of William Humphries otherwise Knibbs and Rebecca Whitlock.

Thomas Humphries otherwise Knibbs

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Humphries otherwise Knibbs was born circa 1847 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• He was the son of William Humphries otherwise Knibbs and Rebecca Whitlock.

Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs was born in 1813 at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England.
• She was the daughter of Henry Humphries and Diana Lines.
• Baptism: Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs was baptized on 12 September 1813 at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, England, baptised Sarah NIBS to parents Henry and Hannah (assumed to be Diana).
• Marriage*: Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs married Richard Bull, son of Thomas Bull and Martha Bandy, on 7 September 1835 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B, Sarah married under the surname HUMPHREYS.
• Married Name: As of 7 September 1835, her married name was Bull.
• Anecdote*: Richard Bull's sister Elizabeth married Sarah's brother, Benjamin Nibs otherwise Humphries.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs and Richard Bull lived at Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England^B.¹
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs and Richard Bull lived at Gawcott, Buckinghamshire, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs was a lace maker on 7 April 1861.³
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs and Richard Bull lived at Gawcott, Buckinghamshire, England^B.⁴
• Death*: Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs died in 1870 at Brighton, Sussex, England.⁵

Thomas Bandy

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Bandy was born in 1808 at Turweston, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Bull and Martha Bandy.
• Anecdote*: On 25 June 1825 he joined the 98th foot Regiment at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
• Marriage*: Thomas Bandy married Sarah Parks circa 1840 at England.
• Emigration*: Thomas Bandy and Sarah Parks emigrated on 22 July 1850 to Swan River Colony, Perth, Western Australia, Australia. Thomas was a Pensioner Guard aboard the ship Hashemy. Their children Thomas, William and Maria were listed on the shipping records, others omitted(?).
• Death*: Thomas Bandy died on 18 February 1896 at Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

Richard Bull

Parents:

• Birth: Richard Bull was born in 1813 at Turweston, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• Baptism*: Richard Bull was baptized on 29 August 1813 at Turweston, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Bull and Martha Bandy.
• Marriage*: Richard Bull married Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs, daughter of Henry Humphries and Diana Lines, on 7 September 1835 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B, Sarah married under the surname HUMPHREYS.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Richard Bull and Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs lived at Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England^B.¹
• Occupation*: Richard Bull was an agricultural labourer on 7 June 1841.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Richard Bull and Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs lived at Gawcott, Buckinghamshire, England^B.²
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Richard Bull and Sarah Humphreys otherwise Knibbs lived at Gawcott, Buckinghamshire, England^B.³
• Occupation: Richard Bull was an agricultural labourer on 2 April 1871.⁴
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Richard Bull lived at Falmer, Sussex, England^B, a widower.⁴
• Residence: In 1880 Richard Bull lived at Mansfield, Tioga, Pennsylvania, United States, with his son Albert and wife Anna and their family.⁵
• Death*: Richard Bull died on 23 June 1883 at Mansfield, Pennsylvania, United States, at age 69.⁶

Hannah Bull

Parents:

• Birth: Hannah Bull was born in 1815 at Turweston, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• Baptism*: Hannah Bull was baptized on 29 August 1815 at Turweston, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Bull and Martha Bandy.
• Death*: Hannah Bull died in 1833.

Rebecca Kitchner

• Birth*: Rebecca Kitchner was born circa 1836 at Islington, London, England.
• Marriage*: Rebecca Kitchner married Charles Moore, son of Elizabeth Moore, in 1867 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England, Jul-Sep 1867, Eastbourne RD, Vol 2b Page 89 (to be checked.)¹
• Married Name: As of 1867, her married name was Moore.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Rebecca Kitchner and Charles Moore lived at 4 Hyde Gardens, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: Emmigrated to Ohio, USA where they had one son.

Alfred Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Alfred Barber was born on 28 December 1850 at 11 Gun Yard, St Botolph, Aldgate, London, England.¹
• He was the son of Elizabeth Barber.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Alfred Barber lived at 11 Gunn Yard, St Botolph, Aldgate, Middlesex, England.
• Anecdote*: Alfred Barber was an illegitimate child of Elizabeth Barber and was subsequently raised by her parents Robert and Jane Barber. The birth certificate of Alfred Barber shows that he was born at 11 Gunn Yard, Aldgate and the mother was Elizabeth Barber of 38 Camomile St, London. No father was given. The 1851 census for 11 Gunn Yard, St Botolph, Aldgate has an Alfred Barber, 3 months, nurse child (i.e. no relation to the family he was with) born Middlesex, Aldgate. The 1851 census for All Hallows London Wall, Middlesex at 38 Camomile St has Elizabeth Barber, age 22 yrs, unmarried, servant, b. Brighton, Sussex. She is working for Saul and Sarah Yates whose eldest son Alfred (the likely father?) is aged 26 years. Both Saul and Alfred are solicitors. Alfred Yates died on 23 Oct 1851 at 38 Camomile Street, London of phthisis (TB).
  On 13 Apr 1857, Saul and Sarah Yates emigrated to New Zealand with Elizabeth Barber on the ship "Dinapore" departing Gravesend and arriving Auckland on 5 Aug 1857. On the voyage Elizabeth met her future husband, George Tunnicliffe, and they married on 8 Aug 1857, 3 days after arriving in Auckland. Alfred was left behind in Brighton and in the 1861 census is living with his grandparents, Robert & Jane Barber, in Brighton (age 10 yrs born London). Alfred's marriage certificate states his father is Robert Barber, a cabinet maker, who was actually his grandfather. Elizabeth and George had three surviving children who all married in New Zealand.²
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Alfred Barber lived at 23 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England, living with his grandparents, Robert and Jane Barber.
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Alfred Barber lived at North St, Brighton, Sussex, England, living with William and Rebecca Ollive and his grandmother, Jane.
• Occupation*: Alfred Barber was a printer compositor on 2 April 1871.
• Marriage*: Alfred Barber married Miriam Beall, daughter of Richard Beall and Sarah Wright, on 20 October 1872 at St James Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, by banns.³
• Anecdote*: The marriage certificate states that Alfred's father is Robert Barber, a cabinet maker. This is actually his grandfather as he was born illegitimate and never knew his father. It also confirms the link to Robert and Jane Barber in Brighton as the occupation is correct. His birth certificate links him to Elizabeth Barber born c1872 Brighton (confirmed on census records), and her death certificate in New Zealand states her father is Robert Barber.
• Occupation: Alfred Barber was a printer compositor on 5 April 1891.
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall lived at 40 Friar St, Southwark, London, England.
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall lived at 76 Darwin St, Newington, Southwark, London, England.⁴
• Occupation: Alfred Barber was a jobbing compositor on 31 March 1901.
• Residence: On 2 April 1911 Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall lived at 13 Dagmar Rd, Camberwell, London, England.⁵
• Residence: In December 1917 Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall lived at 40 St Julian's Farm Road, West Norwood, Surrey, England.

Miriam Beall

Parents:

• Birth*: Miriam Beall was born in 1851 at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Beall and Sarah Wright.
• Marriage*: Miriam Beall married Alfred Barber, son of Elizabeth Barber, on 20 October 1872 at St James Church, Shoreditch, Middlesex, England, by banns.²
• Anecdote: The marriage certificate states that Alfred's father is Robert Barber, a cabinet maker. This is actually his grandfather as he was born illegitimate and never knew his father. It also confirms the link to Robert and Jane Barber in Brighton as the occupation is correct. His birth certificate links him to Elizabeth Barber born c1872 Brighton (confirmed on census records), and her death certificate in New Zealand states her father is Robert Barber.
• Married Name: As of 20 October 1872, her married name was Barber.
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Miriam Beall and Alfred Barber lived at 40 Friar St, Southwark, London, England.
• Occupation*: Miriam Beall was a general shop manager on 5 April 1891.
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 Miriam Beall and Alfred Barber lived at 76 Darwin St, Newington, Southwark, London, England.³
• Residence: On 2 April 1911 Miriam Beall and Alfred Barber lived at 13 Dagmar Rd, Camberwell, London, England.⁴
• Residence: In December 1917 Miriam Beall and Alfred Barber lived at 40 St Julian's Farm Road, West Norwood, Surrey, England.
• Death*: Miriam Beall died on 22 December 1917 at Lambeth, London, England.
• Burial*: Miriam Beall was buried on 24 December 1917 at Norwood Cemetery, Norwood Rd, Lambeth, London, England, Age 66 years.
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 25 February 1918 Wife of Alfred Barber. Effects 133 pounds 18 shillings.

Julia Elizabeth Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Julia Elizabeth Barber was born in 1873 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall.
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 Julia Elizabeth Barber lived at 76 Darwin Street, Newington, Southwark, London, England, living with her parents.²
• Occupation*: Julia Elizabeth Barber was a shirt machinist on 31 March 1901.²
• (Witness) Probate: Julia Elizabeth Barber witnessed the probate of the estate of Miriam Beall on 25 February 1918; Wife of Alfred Barber. Effects 133 pounds 18 shillings.
• Anecdote*: Julia was a spinster when she was granted probate on her mother's estate.

Alfred Charles Beall Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Alfred Charles Beall Barber was born in 1876 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall.
• Occupation: Alfred Charles Beall Barber was a jobbing compositor on 31 March 1901.²
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 Alfred Charles Beall Barber lived at 76 Darwin Street, Newington, Southwark, London, England, living with his parents.²
• Marriage*: Alfred Charles Beall Barber married Alice Maude Humphris, daughter of James Russell Humphris, on 21 September 1901 at Walworth All Saints, Southwark, London, England, (ancestry.com.)³
• Occupation*: Alfred Charles Beall Barber was a compositor on 2 April 1911.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Alfred Charles Beall Barber and Alice Maude Humphris lived at 11 Searles Road, New Kent Road, Southwark, London, England.⁴
• Anecdote*: Possible death in Oct-Dec 1955 in Watford, Hertfordshire Vol 4b Page 272 age 79 years.

Emily Beatrice Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Emily Beatrice Barber was born in 1878 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Emily Beatrice Barber lived at 13 Dagmar Road, Camberwell, London, England, with her parents.²
• Occupation*: Emily Beatrice Barber was a shirt machinist on 2 April 1911.²
• Anecdote*: There is a possible death for Emily Beatrice Barber:
  Jan-Mar 1949, Surrey North Eastern, Vol 5g Page 649, age 70 years.

William Ollive Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: William Ollive Barber was born in 1881 at Southwark, London, England.¹
• He was the son of Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall.
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 William Ollive Barber lived at 76 Darwin Street, Newington, Southwark, London, England, living with his parents.²
• Occupation*: William Ollive Barber was a teacher at board school on 31 March 1901.²
• Marriage*: William Ollive Barber married Frida Goetze in 1910.
• Occupation: William Ollive Barber was a teacher for the London County Council on 2 April 1911.³
• Residence: On 2 April 1911 William Ollive Barber lived at Friedheim, 39 Court Lane, Dulwich, London, England.³
• Death*: William Ollive Barber died in 1947 at Camberwell, London, England.⁴

Miriam Gertrude Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Miriam Gertrude Barber was born on 28 August 1883 at Walworth, London, England; DOB from GRO Deaths Index record.¹
• She was the daughter of Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall.
• Residence: On 31 March 1901 Miriam Gertrude Barber lived at 76 Darwin Street, Newington, Southwark, London, England, living with her parents.²
• Occupation: Miriam Gertrude Barber was a collar machinist on 31 March 1901.²
• Occupation*: Miriam Gertrude Barber was a private secretary on 2 April 1911.³
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Miriam Gertrude Barber lived at 13 Dagmar Road, Camberwell, London, England, living with her parents.³
• Marriage*: Miriam Gertrude Barber married James John Compton Dunsford, son of James John Dunsford and Deborah Elizabeth Compton, in 1920 at Southwark, London, England.⁴
• Married Name: As of 1920, her married name was Dunsford.
• Residence*: In 1931 Miriam Gertrude Barber and James John Compton Dunsford lived at 201 Farley Road, Selsdon, Surrey, England, (from James Dunsford's probate record.)
• Death*: Miriam Gertrude Barber died in 1972 at Bridge, Kent, England.⁵

Lillabelle Constance Ivy Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Lillabelle Constance Ivy Barber was born in 1892 at Walworth, London, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall.
• Name Variation: As of 1893, Lillabelle Constance Ivy Barber was also known as Ivy.
• Residence: On 31 March 1901 Lillabelle Constance Ivy Barber lived at 76 Darwin Street, Newington, Southwark, London, England.²
• Occupation*: Lillabelle Constance Ivy Barber was a student in training as an elementary teacher on 2 April 1911.³
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Lillabelle Constance Ivy Barber lived at London County Council Hostel, Deansfield Road, Eltham, Kent, England.³
• Marriage*: Lillabelle Constance Ivy Barber married Henry P Morris in 1919 at Lambeth, London, England.⁴
• Married Name: As of 1919, her married name was Morris.
• Anecdote*: Lillabelle and Henry lived at 16 Manor Lane, Lewisham from their marriage until at least 1965 when Henry died.
• Death*: Lillabelle Constance Ivy Barber died in 1968 at Lewisham, London, England. Age 76 years.⁵

George Tunnecliffe

Parents:

• Birth*: George Tunnecliffe was born in 1831 at Checkley, Staffordshire, England.
• He was the son of William Tunnecliffe and Louisa Phillips.
• Baptism: George Tunnecliffe was baptized on 19 December 1831 at Checkley, Staffordshire, England.¹
• Marriage*: George Tunnecliffe married Elizabeth Barber, daughter of Robert Barber and Jane Holden, on 8 August 1857 at Auckland, New Zealand, three days after arriving. They later had four children.
• Occupation*: George Tunnecliffe was a publican on 14 July 1858.²
• Occupation: George Tunnecliffe was the proprietor of the Windsor Hotel at New Plymouth circa 1876.³
• Death*: George Tunnecliffe died on 13 February 1912 at Kent Road, Taranaki, New Zealand.
• Burial*: George Tunnecliffe was buried after 13 February 1912 at Grave 56, St Mary's Cathedral, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, The inscription on the headstone reads: In loving memory of George Tunnecliff died 13 February 1912 aged 80 years also Elizabeth Tunnecliff died 24 February 1916 aged 86 . At rest.
  

Louisa Tunnecliffe

Parents:

• Birth*: Louisa Tunnecliffe was born on 14 July 1858 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.¹
• She was the daughter of George Tunnecliffe and Elizabeth Barber.
• Marriage*: Louisa Tunnecliffe married Joseph Pattimore in 1874 at New Zealand.
• Married Name: As of 1874, her married name was Pattimore.
• Marriage*: Louisa Tunnecliffe married Michael McGonnell on 28 May 1888 at Registrar's Office, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
• Married Name: As of 28 May 1888, her married name was McGonnell.
• Death*: Louisa Tunnecliffe died on 26 June 1926 at Waiongana, Taranaki, New Zealand, at age 67.
• Burial*: Louisa Tunnecliffe was buried on 29 June 1926 at Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.

Margaret Elizabeth Tunnecliffe

Margaret Elizabeth Eva (nee Tunnecliffe). Photo courtesy of Janet Nops.

Parents:

• Birth*: Margaret Elizabeth Tunnecliffe was born on 10 March 1860 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand; twin.
• She was the daughter of George Tunnecliffe and Elizabeth Barber.
• Marriage*: Margaret Elizabeth Tunnecliffe married John Eva on 2 February 1876 at Windsor Hotel, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
• Married Name: As of 2 February 1876, her married name was Eva.
• Occupation*: Margaret Elizabeth Tunnecliffe was Margaret ran a nursing home for births. They had quite a large house in New Plymouth which was used as the nursing home.¹
• Anecdote: Janet Nops (a 2nd great granddaughter of Margaret) writes: Amongst my grandmother's photos was a WW1 soldier who was taken in by Margaret as a child, but the parents never came back for him. He survived the war and came home to work on the farm. Unfortunately I cannot find any of his family. It would seem he didn't marry and died in an asylum.¹
• Anecdote*: Janet Nops, a descendant of Margaret Elizabeth Eva, wrote: "My great great grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth was called Big Granny and had a midwifery in New Plymouth. She ruled the family and sometimes her grandchildren had to wait days to be disciplined until advice was received from Big Granny.²"
• Death*: Margaret Elizabeth Tunnecliffe died on 13 April 1940 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, at age 80.
• Burial*: Margaret Elizabeth Tunnecliffe was buried after 13 April 1940 at Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.

George Tunnecliffe

Parents:

• Birth*: George Tunnecliffe was born on 10 March 1860 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand; twin.
• He was the son of George Tunnecliffe and Elizabeth Barber.
• Death*: George Tunnecliffe died in 1860 at Taranaki, New Zealand.

George Tunnecliffe

George Tunnecliffe, born 1863. Photo courtesy of Janet Nops.

Parents:

• Birth*: George Tunnecliffe was born in 1863 at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.
• He was the son of George Tunnecliffe and Elizabeth Barber.
• Marriage*: George Tunnecliffe married Alice Kine on 27 May 1885 at Inglewood, Taranaki, New Zealand.
• Marriage*: George Tunnecliffe married Mary Jane Bielby in 1921 at New Zealand.
• Death*: George Tunnecliffe died on 19 July 1942 at Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand. Age 79 years.

Ruby Dorothy May Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Ruby Dorothy May Barber was born in 1894 at Southwark, London, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Alfred Barber and Miriam Beall.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Ruby Dorothy May Barber lived at 13 Dagmar Road, Camberwell, London, England, age 16 years living with her parents.²
• Anecdote: In the electoral record 1929-1939, Ruby Dorothy May Barber is living with sister Lillabelle. Information from "sarahmop" on ancestry.co.uk.
• Anecdote*: There is a possible marriage in the GRO Marriage Index:
  1942 Ruby DM Barber married Alfred Silver at Lewisham, London (Oct-Dec 1942, Lewisham, Vol 1d Page 1615.)

George Mockett

• Birth*: George Mockett was born circa 1837 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: In the 1881 census, Sarah and George Mockett are shown as being married. However, in the book by Sarah's son, George Edward Meek, he says that after she died they discovered they weren't married.¹
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 George Mockett and Sarah Humphries lived at 57 Susans Rd, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: George Mockett was a flyman on 3 April 1881.
• (Witness) Death: George Mockett witnessed the death of Sarah Humphries on 7 October 1883 at 1 Victoria Terrace, Susans Rd, Eastbourne, Sussex, England; She died of phthisis (2 years) (consumption.)^3,4

Kate Mockett

Parents:

• Birth*: Kate Mockett was born on 14 February 1881 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B; name written as Katie on birth record.¹
• She was the daughter of George Mockett and Sarah Humphries.
• Marriage*: Kate Mockett married Eli Sibley in 1902 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 1902, her married name was Sibley.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Kate Mockett and Eli Sibley lived at 44 Butt Road, Colchester, Essex, England.³
• Anecdote*: Possible death in 1935: Jan-Mar 1935, Colchester, Vol 4a Page 948, age 54 years.

Joseph Edward Meek

Parents:

• Birth*: Joseph Edward Meek was born on 17 December 1872 at Brooklyn, New York, United States.
• He was the son of Joseph Edward Meek and Sarah Humphries.
• Anecdote*: Joseph and his brother Arthur were sent to the workhouse after the death of their mother and then later to an adoption home. From here they were sent to Canada.¹
• Marriage*: Joseph Edward Meek married Addie Ella Polley in 1904.
• Death*: Joseph Edward Meek died on 20 May 1942 at Tacoma, Washington, United States, at age 69.