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     William Lansdell was born in 1860 at High Street, Ashford, Kent. He was the son of William Lansdell and Ellen Caroline Byner. William Lansdell appeared in the household of William Lansdell in the 1861 census at New Street, Ashford. William Lansdell appeared in the household of Albert Henry Byner in the 1871 census at Village Grocer's shop & Draper, Frittenden, Kent. William Lansdell married Emily M. (?) before 1886. William Lansdell appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Harwood Road, Fulham, London; Head: William Lansdell, 41, ? furniture removals, his wife Emily M. 42, and their son William F., 15, a telegraph messenger. He died after 31 March 1901.

     Emily M. (?) was born in 1863. As of before 1886,her married name was Lansdell. She married William Lansdell, son of William Lansdell and Ellen Caroline Byner, before 1886. Emily M. Lansdell appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of William Lansdell at Harwood Road, Fulham, London; Head: William Lansdell, 41, ? furniture removals, his wife Emily M. 42, and their son William F., 15, a telegraph messenger. Emily M. (?) died after 31 March 1901.

     William F. Lansdell was born in 1886 at Great College Street, Camden Town, London. He was the son of William Lansdell and Emily M. (?). William F. Lansdell appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of William Lansdell at Harwood Road, Fulham, London; Head: William Lansdell, 41, ? furniture removals, his wife Emily M. 42, and their son William F., 15, a telegraph messenger. William F. Lansdell died after 31 March 1901.

     Lavinia Daws was born in 1841 at Robertsbridge, Sussex. She was the daughter of Thomas Daws and Charlotte (?). Lavinia Daws appeared in the household of Thomas Daws in the 1861 census at Village, Sedlescombe, Sussex. As of before 2 April 1871,her married name was Byner. Lavinia Daws married Thomas William Byner, son of James Byner and Caroline Hyacinth Young, before 2 April 1871. Lavinia Byner appeared in the household of Thomas William Byner in the 1871 census at Battle Barn, Battle, Sussex. Lavinia Daws died after 2 April 1871. She appeared in the household of Thomas Daws in the 1881 census at 2 Shadwell Road, Islington, London.

     Ellen Caroline Lansdell was born on 9 April 1861 at Ashford. She was the daughter of William Lansdell and Ellen Caroline Byner. Ellen Caroline Lansdell appeared in the household of Thomas William Byner in the 1871 census at Battle Barn, Battle, Sussex. Ellen Caroline Lansdell was converted to Roman Catholicism on 5 June 1879. She appeared in the household of William Lansdell in the 1881 census at 4 Nonparel Cot, Eastbourne, Sussex. Ellen Caroline Lansdell was a nun, entering the convent of the Religious of the Assumption in Kensington in September 1882. She was "clothed" at Kensington on 7th September 1883, made her simple vows in Auteuil on 21st September 1884 and her final vows on 24th September 1886 in Lyons. Her motto was "Jesus amor meus: Maria spes mea." Her convent name was Maria Lelia du Precieux Sang r.a. (standing for Religious of the Assumption). She lived on 18 September 1883 at Auteuil. She lived in October 1886 at Nimes. She lived on 30 September 1911 at Sidmouth. She was one of the founders of the school at Sidmouth, to replace an orphanage: she was given permission to open the school in 1914, aided by Sisters Araceli and Andrea, with three English girls from Val Notre Dame, Belgium, who originally came for the holidays. She was at Sidmouth until 1st September 1928, when she moved to be the Superior in Richmond, and then on to Ramsgate. She returned to Sidmouth on 19th September 1934. She died on 18 June 1949 at Sidmouth at age 88.

     Thomas Daws was born in 1809 at Robertsbridge, Sussex. He married Charlotte (?) before 1841. Thomas Daws appeared in the 1861 census at Village, Sedlescombe, Sussex. He appeared in the 1881 census at 2 Shadwell Road, Islington, London; Head: Thomas Daws, 72, Independant, his wife Charlotte, 68, daughter Lavinia, 40 and her husband Thomas Byner, 41, "Commercial." He died after 4 April 1881.

     Charlotte (?) was born in 1813 at Westfield, Sussex. She married Thomas Daws before 1841. As of before 1841,her married name was Daws. Charlotte Daws appeared in the household of Thomas Daws in the 1861 census at Village, Sedlescombe, Sussex. Charlotte Daws appeared in the household of Thomas Daws in the 1881 census at 2 Shadwell Road, Islington, London. Charlotte (?) died after 4 April 1881.

     George M. Wightwick was born in 1856 at Hawkhurst, Kent. He was the son of Humphrey Wightwick and Jane Muddle. George M. Wightwick appeared in the household of Humphrey Wightwick in the 1861 census at East Heath, Hawkhurst, Kent. George M. Wightwick appeared in the household of James Byner in the 1871 census at Sedlescombe, Sussex. George M. Wightwick appeared in the 1881 census at 12 & 11 East Ascent, Hastings, Sussex; (George Wightwick, lodger? aged 25, grocer's assistant - in a household with many other similar). He married Mary A. (?) circa 1889. George M. Wightwick appeared in the 1891 census at Croydon Road, Warlingham, Surrey; (Head: George M. Wightwick, 35, grocer, with his wife Mary A., 38, and daughter Elsie A., 6 months). He died after 5 April 1891.

     Dorcas Wightwick was born in 1831 at Salehurst, Sussex. She was the daughter of Charles Wightwick and Sarah Eliza Bourne. Dorcas Wightwick appeared in the household of Charles Wightwick in the 1851 census at [illegible] Farm, Salehurst, Sussex. As of between 1 October 1859 and 31 December 1859,her married name was Benfield. Dorcas Wightwick married Thomas Benfield between 1 October 1859 and 31 December 1859 at Rye. Dorcas Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1861 census at Couster [?], Beckley, Sussex. Dorcas Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1871 census at Farm House, Halden Lane, Rolvenden, Kent. Dorcas Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1881 census at Lamb Inn, Wartling, Sussex. Dorcas Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1891 census at 6 Cressington Place, Stoke Newington, London. Dorcas Wightwick died before 1901; In the Census her husband is described as a widower.

     Eliza Jane Wightwick was born in 1839 at Cranbrook, Kent. She was the daughter of Charles Wightwick and Sarah Eliza Bourne. Eliza Jane Wightwick appeared in the household of Charles Wightwick in the 1851 census at [illegible] Farm, Salehurst, Sussex. Eliza Jane Wightwick appeared in the household of Sarah Eliza Bourne in the 1861 census at Conster, Beckley, Sussex. Eliza Jane Wightwick appeared in the household of Sarah Eliza Bourne in the 1871 census at Conster House, Beckley. As of between 1 April 1877 and 30 June 1877,her married name was Spicer Eliza Jane. Eliza Jane Wightwick married William Spicer between 1 April 1877 and 30 June 1877 at Rye. Eliza Jane Spicer appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1881 census at Lamb Inn, Wartling, Sussex. Eliza Jane Spicer appeared in the household of William Spicer in the 1891 census at Masham [?] Down, Hailsham, Sussex. Eliza Jane Wightwick died after 5 April 1891; She does not appear in the 1901 Census, by when her husband had remarried.

     Henry Bourne was born circa 1778. He married Sarah Dunk on 2 May 1798 at Brightling, Sussex. Henry Bourne died after 6 June 1802.

     Sarah Dunk was born circa 1778. She married Henry Bourne on 2 May 1798 at Brightling, Sussex. As of 2 May 1798,her married name was Bourne. Sarah Dunk died after 6 June 1802.

     Thomas Benfield was born in 1831 at Icklesham, Sussex. He married Dorcas Wightwick, daughter of Charles Wightwick and Sarah Eliza Bourne, between 1 October 1859 and 31 December 1859 at Rye. Thomas Benfield appeared in the 1861 census at Couster [?], Beckley, Sussex. He appeared in the 1871 census at Farm House, Halden Lane, Rolvenden, Kent; Head: Thomas Benfield, 41, farmer of 115 acres employing 4 men and 2 boys, his wife Dorcas, 40, his sons Thomas and William, 10 and 7, a visitor Miss Mary Partridge, 38, and 3 servants. He appeared in the 1881 census at Lamb Inn, Wartling, Sussex; Head: Thomas Benfield, 51, publican, with his wife, Lydia Dorcas, 50, and their 3 children, Thomas Whitword (sic), 20, butcher, Thomas Blackwood (?), 17, butcher also and Annie E., 9; and 2 visitors, Eliza Jane Spicer (42, b Cranbrook, milkman's wife, surely his sister-in-law!) and Julia Spicer (23, b Marden, possibly her sister-in-law); and one servant. He appeared in the 1891 census at 6 Cressington Place, Stoke Newington, London; Head: Thomas Benfield, 61, retired farmer, with his wife, Lydia, 60, and their 2 children, Thomas W. 30, butcher's assistant, and Annie E., 19, florist's assistant. He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 97 Markfield Rd., Tottenham, Middlesex; Thomas Benfield a lodger - widower, 72, road labourer. He died after 31 March 1901.

     Thomas Wightwick Benfield was born in February 1861 at Beckley, Sussex. He was the son of Thomas Benfield and Dorcas Wightwick. Thomas Wightwick Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1861 census at Couster [?], Beckley, Sussex. Thomas Wightwick Benfield died after 7 April 1861. He appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1871 census at Farm House, Halden Lane, Rolvenden, Kent. Thomas Wightwick Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1881 census at Lamb Inn, Wartling, Sussex. Thomas Wightwick Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1891 census at 6 Cressington Place, Stoke Newington, London. Thomas Wightwick Benfield married Ellen Simmons, daughter of (?) Simmons and Amelia (?), before 31 March 1901. Thomas Wightwick Benfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at 14 York Road, Edmonton, Middlesex; Head: Thomas Benfield, 40, butcher, with his wife, Ellen, 35, and their 4 children, Frank, Ernest, Helen and Winifred aged 6, 4, 2 and 7 months, and his mother-in-law Amelia Simmons, a widow of 67.

     William Benfield was born in 1864 at Ashburnham. He was the son of Thomas Benfield and Dorcas Wightwick. William Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1871 census at Farm House, Halden Lane, Rolvenden, Kent. William Benfield died after 2 April 1871. He appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1881 census at Lamb Inn, Wartling, Sussex.

     Annie E. Benfield was born in 1872 at Rolvenden, Kent. She was the daughter of Thomas Benfield and Dorcas Wightwick. Annie E. Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1881 census at Lamb Inn, Wartling, Sussex. Annie E. Benfield appeared in the household of Thomas Benfield in the 1891 census at 6 Cressington Place, Stoke Newington, London. Annie E. Benfield died after 5 April 1891.

     William Spicer was born in 1851 at Mardon, Kent. He married Eliza Jane Wightwick, daughter of Charles Wightwick and Sarah Eliza Bourne, between 1 April 1877 and 30 June 1877 at Rye. William Spicer appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 at Marden House, Lower Feltham Rd., Feltham, Staines, Middlesex; Head: William Spicer, 50, nurseryman, with his wife Catherine, 49. He appeared in the 1891 census at Masham [?] Down, Hailsham, Sussex; Head: William Spicer, 40, nurseryman, and his wife Eliza J., 48. He married Catherine (?) after 5 April 1891.

     Catherine (?) was born in 1852 at Maiden Newton, Dorset. She appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in the household of William Spicer at Marden House, Lower Feltham Rd., Feltham, Staines, Middlesex; Head: William Spicer, 50, nurseryman, with his wife Catherine, 49. Catherine (?) died after 5 April 1891. As of after 5 April 1891,her married name was Spicer. She married William Spicer after 5 April 1891.

     Ellen Simmons was born in 1866 at Banbury, Oxfordshire. She was the daughter of (?) Simmons and Amelia (?). As of before 31 March 1901,her married name was Benfield. Ellen Simmons married Thomas Wightwick Benfield, son of Thomas Benfield and Dorcas Wightwick, before 31 March 1901. Ellen Benfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Thomas Wightwick Benfield at 14 York Road, Edmonton, Middlesex; Head: Thomas Benfield, 40, butcher, with his wife, Ellen, 35, and their 4 children, Frank, Ernest, Helen and Winifred aged 6, 4, 2 and 7 months, and his mother-in-law Amelia Simmons, a widow of 67. Ellen Simmons died after 31 March 1901.

     Amelia (?) was born in 1834 at Banbury, Oxfordshire. As of before 31 March 1901,her married name was Simmons. She married (?) Simmons before 31 March 1901. Amelia Simmons appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Thomas Wightwick Benfield at 14 York Road, Edmonton, Middlesex; Head: Thomas Benfield, 40, butcher, with his wife, Ellen, 35, and their 4 children, Frank, Ernest, Helen and Winifred aged 6, 4, 2 and 7 months, and his mother-in-law Amelia Simmons, a widow of 67. Amelia (?) died after 31 March 1901.

     Frank Benfield was born in 1895 at Islington, London. He was the son of Thomas Wightwick Benfield and Ellen Simmons. Frank Benfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Thomas Wightwick Benfield at 14 York Road, Edmonton, Middlesex; Head: Thomas Benfield, 40, butcher, with his wife, Ellen, 35, and their 4 children, Frank, Ernest, Helen and Winifred aged 6, 4, 2 and 7 months, and his mother-in-law Amelia Simmons, a widow of 67. Frank Benfield died after 31 March 1901.

     Ernest Benfield was born in 1897 at Eastleigh, Hampshire. He was the son of Thomas Wightwick Benfield and Ellen Simmons. Ernest Benfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Thomas Wightwick Benfield at 14 York Road, Edmonton, Middlesex; Head: Thomas Benfield, 40, butcher, with his wife, Ellen, 35, and their 4 children, Frank, Ernest, Helen and Winifred aged 6, 4, 2 and 7 months, and his mother-in-law Amelia Simmons, a widow of 67. Ernest Benfield died after 31 March 1901.

     Helen Benfield was born in 1899 at Tottenham, Middlesex. She was the daughter of Thomas Wightwick Benfield and Ellen Simmons. Helen Benfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Thomas Wightwick Benfield at 14 York Road, Edmonton, Middlesex; Head: Thomas Benfield, 40, butcher, with his wife, Ellen, 35, and their 4 children, Frank, Ernest, Helen and Winifred aged 6, 4, 2 and 7 months, and his mother-in-law Amelia Simmons, a widow of 67. Helen Benfield died after 31 March 1901.

     Winifred Benfield was born in August 1900 at Tottenham, Middlesex. She was the daughter of Thomas Wightwick Benfield and Ellen Simmons. Winifred Benfield appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in the household of Thomas Wightwick Benfield at 14 York Road, Edmonton, Middlesex; Head: Thomas Benfield, 40, butcher, with his wife, Ellen, 35, and their 4 children, Frank, Ernest, Helen and Winifred aged 6, 4, 2 and 7 months, and his mother-in-law Amelia Simmons, a widow of 67. Winifred Benfield died after 31 March 1901.

     (?) Simmons died before 31 March 1901. He married Amelia (?) before 31 March 1901.

     Augusta E. Byner was born in 1882 at Ashford, Kent. She was the daughter of Albert Henry Byner and Ellen Stonham. Augusta E. Byner appeared in the household of Albert Henry Byner in the 1891 census at 5 Hanover Place, Eastbourne, Sussex. Augusta E. Byner died after 5 April 1891.

     Ann Mercer was born circa 1770. She married Charles Wightwick, son of Humphrey Wightwick and Sarah Landsell, on 6 November 1792. As of 6 November 1792,her married name was Wightwick. Ann Mercer died on 16 September 1802.

     Humphrey Wightwick was born on 14 August 1802 at Tenterden, Kent. He was the son of Charles Wightwick and Ann Mercer. Humphrey Wightwick was baptized on 16 September 1802 at Presbyterian, Tenterden, Kent. He married Jane Muddle, daughter of Samuel Muddle and Sarah Morris, between 1 July 1837 and 30 September 1837 at Shoreditch, London. Humphrey Wightwick appeared in the 1851 census at East Heath, Hawkhurst. He appeared in the 1861 census at East Heath, Hawkhurst, Kent. He died after 7 April 1861.

     Humphrey Wightwick was born in 1839 at Cranbrook, Kent. He was the son of Humphrey Wightwick and Jane Muddle. Humphrey Wightwick appeared in the household of Humphrey Wightwick in the 1851 census at East Heath, Hawkhurst. Humphrey Wightwick appeared in the household of Humphrey Wightwick in the 1861 census at East Heath, Hawkhurst, Kent. Humphrey Wightwick died after 7 April 1861.

     Charles Wightwick was born in 1842 at Cranbrook, Kent. He was the son of Humphrey Wightwick and Jane Muddle. Charles Wightwick appeared in the household of Humphrey Wightwick in the 1851 census at East Heath, Hawkhurst. Charles Wightwick appeared in the household of Humphrey Wightwick in the 1861 census at East Heath, Hawkhurst, Kent. Charles Wightwick died after 7 April 1861.