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     Mary's details were edited
     Updates:- Researched Surname and Place of Birth, Children's names and Death Notice.¹
     Mary Ann Porteous, daughter of Peter Porteous and Jessie Petrie, was born in 30 Adelphi Place, Portobello, Edinburgh, Scotland, on Wednesday, 23 September 1885.
     The details from the Birth Register are: Entry #180 - Mary Ann, 23 September 1885 at 7h 45 p.m. in No.30 Adelphi Place, Portobello. Female
Daughter of Peter Porteous, a Tramway Car Conductor and Jessie Porteous m.s. Petrie, who were Married on 21 August 1872 in Portobello.
Informant: Peter Porteous, Father, Present at the Birth.
Birth Registered on 12 October 1885 at Portobello.²

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Peter Porteous, at 13 Adelphi Place, Duddingston, Portobello, Midlothian, Scotland, who is recorded as -
          Peter Porteous     Head     Married     30     Tram-Car Driver     Midlothian, Lasswade.³
     Mary's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Mary A. Porteous     Daughter     ---     5     ---     Edinburgh, Portobello.³

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - Peter Porteous, at 54 Easter Road, Carlton, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, who is recorded as -
          Peter Porteous     Head     Married     50     Railway Signal Fitter     Edinburgh, Lasswade.⁴
     Mary's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Mary A. Porteous     Daughter     Single     15     Unemployed     Edinburgh, Portobello.⁴

     Mary Ann Porteous, daughter of Peter Porteous and Jessie Petrie, was married to Arthur Sydney Richards, son of Thomas Richards and Elizabeth Yoxall, on Wednesday, 22 June 1910.
     St. Cyprian's Church Marriage Register - "Entry #1647 - Arthur Sydney Richards     of Full Age, a Bachelor, a Stereotyper, residing in Durban was Married After Banns to Mary Ann Porteous, of Full Age, a Spinster residing in Durban.
     Both Signed the Register and were Witnessed by Fergus Grant Ferguson and Margaret Dale Clark.."^5,6

     Mary died on Monday, 7 September 1942 in 27 Grandborough Court, Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa,
     The details from the Death Notice are -
               DEATH NOTICE
Name of deceased:                    Mary Ann Richards (born Porteous)
Birthplace & Nationality:          Edinburgh, Scotland, British
Father:                                   Deceased
Mother:                                   Deceased
Age of Deceased:                55 years 11 Months
Occupation:                     Domestic
Place of Residence:           Durban
Married or Unmarried:          Widow
Names and Date of predeceased Spouse:     Arthur Sydney Richards - 15/10/1935
Place of last marriage:          Durban
Day of Decease:                    7th September 1942
Place of Death:                    27 Grandborough Court, Marine Parade, Durban
Children:                          Keith Sydney Richards (major)
                                   Winifred Mary Hawkins (major)
                                   Douglas Porteous Richards (major)
                                   Leslie Anderson Richards (minor) bn. 11 December 1921
Has movable property:                     Yes
Has immovable property:                    No
Estimated Estate:                    Does not Exceed £300
Left a Will:                              No

Notice Dated and Signed at Durban on 10th September 1942 by W.M.Hawkins, daughter of deceased, present at the place of Death.⁵
     

     Leonard J. Godkin was born on Friday, 11 November 1892.


     Leonard J. Godkin is recorded as living alone on the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales at 205 London Road, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. The Registration included Leonard, as the only resident in the Household, as follows:
          Leonard J. Godkin;     DoB - 11 November 1892     Male     Managing Director, Chemist     Married.¹

     Jane A. Forster was born in Co. Durham in 1856.¹


     Jane A. Forster was married to Thomas Graham in Co. Durham in 1876.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Houghton Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1876.²

     Thomas Graham was born in Co. Durham in 1854.


     Thomas Graham was married to Jane A. Forster in Co. Durham in 1876.
     Their Marriage was recorded in the Houghton Registration District in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1876.¹

     Alice Ruth Bason, daughter of John Bason and Ann Jane Sands, was born in Queensland, Australia, on Wednesday, 13 April 1910, daughter of John Bason & Ann Jane Sands.     Page No. 1338; Registration No. 004478.¹


     Alice Ruth Bason, daughter of John Bason and Ann Jane Sands, was married to Frank Charles Bull, son of Charles Frank Bull and Maria Butler, on Wednesday, 9 December 1931 in Queensland, Australia.
     Registration Year: 1931; Page No. 132; Registration No. 003101.²

     In between 1934 and 1944 Alice Ruth and Frank Charles Bull lived in Tiaro, Wide Bay, Queensland, Australia.³

     In 1954 Alice Ruth and Frank Charles Bull lived in Gympie, Fisher, Queensland, Australia.³

     Alice Ruth Bull was left a Widow at age 52, on the Death of her husband, Frank, whose Death was Registered in the Queensland Registration District, in the (an unknown value) of 1962.^4,5

     Alice Ruth Bull, daughter of John Bason and Ann Jane Sands, died on Monday, 4 August 1986, in Gympie Cemetery, Gympie, Gympie Region, Queensland, Australia,"Birth Date: 13 April 1910."⁶

     John Bason was born in 1876.


     John Bason was married to Ann Jane Sands around 1908.
     

     John Bason was left a Widower on the death of his wife, Ann in 1932.

     John Bason died in 1947.

     Ann Jane Sands was born in 1881.


     Ann Jane Sands was married to John Bason around 1908.
     

     Ann Jane Sands died in 1932, she was survived by her husband John Bason.

     Dallas John Bull, son of Frank Charles Bull and Alice Ruth Bason, was born on Wednesday, 15 December 1943.


     Dallas John Bull, son of Frank Charles Bull and Alice Ruth Bason, died on Sunday, 20 August 1944, in Queensland, Australia.

     He was buried in Gympie Cemetery, Gympie Region in August 1944.¹

     Charles Henry Blood, son of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, was born in Hatton, Derbyshire, on Wednesday, 10 May 1882, his Birth was Registered at the an unknown place Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1882.^1,2

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Marston Lane, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     32     Builder     STS. Tutbury.³
     Charles's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Charles Blood     Son     ---     8     Scholar     DBY. Hatton.³

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Hatton Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     42     Builder     STS. Tutbury.⁴
     Charles's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Charles H. Blood     Son     Single     18     Bricklayer     DBY. Hatton.⁴

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Tutbury Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     53     Married     Builder - Employer     STS. Tutbury.⁵
     Charles's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Charles Henry Blood     Son     28     Single     Builder     DBY. Hatton.⁵

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed him with Ellen Blood, at Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as - Ellen Blood;     DoB - 20 May 1858     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Widow.⁶

     Charles's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Charles H. Blood;     DoB - 10 May 1882     Male     Builder & Farmer (Master)     Single.⁷

     Violet M. Blood, daughter of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, was born in Hatton, Derbyshire, in January 1891.¹


     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Marston Lane, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     32     Builder     STS. Tutbury.²
     Violet's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Violet M. Blood     Daughter     ---     3m     ---     DBY. Hatton.²

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Hatton Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     42     Builder     STS. Tutbury.³
     Violet's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Violet M. Blood     Daughter     ---     10     ---     DBY. Hatton.³

     George Bull was born about 1843.


     George Bull aged 21 years, a Labourer was admitted to Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, Derbyshire, on 4 August 1864 with both legs much smashed. He Died on 5 August 1864 - Amputation / Death in 6 hours.¹

     George Bull died on Friday, 5 August 1864 in Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, Derbyshire, his Death was Registered at the Derby Register Office in the Jul-Aug-Sep Quarter of 1864.²

     Fatal Accident on the Midland Railway.
On Saturday last, an inquest was held before Mr.
Vallack, Coroner for Derby, upon the body of a man
named George Bull, who lost his life under painful
circumstances on the Midland Railway, at Derby.
The evidence showed that deceased was a labourer in
the employ of the Railway Company, at the goods
station, City Road. On Thursday evening, between
seven and eight o'clock, Bull set his feet on the "axle
box" of a carriage, in order to examine the goods
therein contained, when he slipped, and fell under
the train, which was in motion. Several carriages
passed over his thighs, almost severing them from
his body. Assistance was immediately rendered, and
the unfortunate man conveyed to the infirmary, where
amputation was considered necessary. However, he
survived till Friday morning, when death put an end
to his sufferings. The Coroner having summed up
the evidence, the jury returned a verdict of "Acci-
dental death." It did not transpire as to whether
Bull was a married man.³

     Elsie Maud Blood, daughter of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, was born in Staffordshire in 1882, her Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1882.¹

     Samuel Marriott was born in 1865.


     Samuel Marriott was married to Susannah Bull, daughter of George Bull and Martha Sefton, on Wednesday, 27 January 1886 at St. Peter's Church, Stapenhill, Derbyshire.
     St. Peter's Church Marriage Register - "Entry #356 : Samuel Marriott, aged 21 years, a Bachelor, a Labourer of Cropwell Butler, son of John Marriott, a Farm Labourer was Married to Susannah Bull, aged 19 years, a Spinster of Stapenhill, daughter of George Bull, a Farm Labourer After Banns.
     Both Signed the Register and were Witnessed by Arthur Stretton and Alice Neville."¹

          In the 1891 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 5 April 1891, Samuel was recorded as the Head of the Household at Ratcliffe Road Cottage, Cropwell Butler, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, also in the Household were Susannah Marriott, Miriam Marriott, George William Marriott and Joseph Marriott,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Samuel Bull     Head     Married     26     Agricultural Labour     NTT. Cropwell Butler.²
          ; Susannah Bull     Wife     Married     25     ---     STS. Stapenhill.²
          ; Miriam Bull     Daughter     ---     4     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.²
          ; George W. Bull     Son     ---     2     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.²
          ; Joseph Bull     Son     ---     7m     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.²

          In the 1901 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 31 March 1901, Samuel was recorded as the Head of the Household at The Elms, Cropwell Butler, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, also in the Household were Susannah Marriott, George William Marriott, Joseph Marriott, Samuel Henry Marriott, May Marriott, Frederick Marriott, Mary Winnifred Marriott and John Leonard Marriott,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Samuel Bull     Head     Married     36     Cattle Stockman on Farm     NTT. Cropwell Butler.³
          ; Susannah Bull     Wife     Married     35     ---     STS. Stanton.³
          ; George William Bull     Son     Single     12     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.³
          ; Joseph Bull     Son     Single     10     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.³
          ; Samuel Henry Bull     Son     Single     8     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.³
          ; May Bull     Daughter     Single     6     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.³
          ; Frederick Bull     Son     Single     5     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.³
          ; Mary Winnifred Bull     Daughter     Single     3     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.³
          ; John Leonard Bull     Son     Single     10m     ---     NTT. Cropwell Butler.³

          In the 1911 U.K.Census, held on Sunday, 2 April 1911, Samuel was recorded as the Head of the Household at Main Street, Cropwell Butler, Bingham, Nottinghamshire, also in the Household were Miriam Marriott, John Leonard Marriott, Robert Marriott and Arthur Marriott,
     the listing for the Household is -
          ; Samuel Bull     Head     Married     46     Cowman on Farm     NTT. Cropwell Butler.⁴
          ; Miriam Bull     Daughter     ---     24     Housekeeper, Domestic     NTT. Cropwell Butler.⁴
          ; Mary Winifred Bull     Daughter     ---     13     School and Day Girl Domestic     NTT. Cropwell Butler.⁴
          ; John Leonard Bull     Son     ---     11     School     NTT. Cropwell Butler.⁴
          ; Robert Bull     Son     ---     8     School     NTT. Cropwell Butler.⁴
          ; Arthur Bull     Son     ---     6     School     NTT. Cropwell Butler.⁴

     Samuel Marriott died in 1921 in Bingham, Nottinghamshire, his Death was Registered at the Bingham Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1921, He was survived by his wife, Susannah.⁵

     Phyllis Blood, daughter of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, was born in Hatton, Derbyshire, in 1903.


     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Tutbury Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     53     Married     Builder - Employer     STS. Tutbury.¹
     Phyllis's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Phyllis Blood     Daughter     8     Single     ---     DBY. Hatton.¹

     Clarice Blood, daughter of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, was born in Hatton, Derbyshire, in 1893.


     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Hatton Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     42     Builder     STS. Tutbury.¹
     Clarice's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Clarice Blood     Daughter     ---     8     ---     DBY. Hatton.¹

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Tutbury Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     53     Married     Builder - Employer     STS. Tutbury.²
     Clarice's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Clarice Blood     Daughter     18     Single     ---     DBY. Hatton.²

     Arnold Blood, son of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, was born in Hatton, Derbyshire, on Sunday, 3 November 1895.¹


     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Hatton Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     42     Builder     STS. Tutbury.²
     Arnold's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Arnold Blood     Son     ---     5     ---     DBY. Hatton.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Tutbury Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     53     Married     Builder - Employer     STS. Tutbury.³
     Arnold's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          Arnold Blood     Son     15     Single     ---     DBY. Hatton.³

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed him with Ellen Blood, at Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as - Ellen Blood;     DoB - 20 May 1858     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Widow.⁴

     Arnold's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Arnold Blood;     DoB - 3 November 1895     Male     Sewerage Works Attendant     Single.⁵

     John Blood, son of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, was born in Hatton, Derbyshire, in 1895, his Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Oct-Nov-Dec Quarter of 1895.¹

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Hatton Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     42     Builder     STS. Tutbury.²
     John's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          John Blood     Son     ---     6     ---     DBY. Hatton.²

     The 1911 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Tutbury Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     53     Married     Builder - Employer     STS. Tutbury.³
     John's entry for the 1911 Census was recorded as -
          John Blood     Son     16     Single     ---     DBY. Hatton.³

     Florence Blood, daughter of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, was born in Hatton, Derbyshire, on Monday, 23 February 1880, her Birth was Registered at the Burton Register Office in the Apr-May-Jun Quarter of 1880.^1,2

     The 1881 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Marston Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     22     Bricklayer     STS. Tutbury.³
     Florence's entry for the 1881 Census was recorded as -
          Florence Blood     Daughter     ---     1     ---     DBY. Hatton.³

     The 1901 U.K.Census  listed her as a daughter of the Head of Household - John Blood, at Hatton Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as -
          John Blood     Head     Married     42     Builder     STS. Tutbury.⁴
     Florence's entry for the 1901 Census was recorded as -
          Florence Blood     Daughter     Single     21     ---     DBY. Hatton.⁴

          The U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales of 29 September 1939 listed her with Ellen Blood, at Station Road, Hatton, Derbyshire, who is recorded as - Ellen Blood;     DoB - 20 May 1858     Female     Unpaid Domestic Duties     Widow.⁵

     Florence's entry for the U.K. 1939 Registration for England & Wales was recorded as -
          Florence Blood;     DoB - 23 February 1880     Female     Permanent Invalid     Single.⁶

     Florence Blood, daughter of John Blood and Ellen Vaughan, died in 1949 in Derbyshire, her Death was Registered at the Repton Register Office in the Jan-Feb-Mar Quarter of 1949.⁷

     Louisa Jane Tipper, daughter of Jesse Cyples Tipper and Louisa Lynch, was born in Carla, Transkei, South Africa, on Saturday, 9 August 1879.¹


     Louisa Jane Tipper, daughter of Jesse Cyples Tipper and Louisa Lynch, was married to William Thomas D'arcy Durkin, son of Anthony Durkin and Ann, on Tuesday, 5 April 1904 at The Cathedral, St. Alban the Martyr, Pretoria, South Africa.
     Entry #410 - William Thomas Darcy Durkin, aged 25 years, Born Tralee, Ireland, a Bachelor. of 56 Pretoria Street, Pretoria was married by Banns to Louisa Jane Tipper, aged 24 years, Born Port Elizabeth, a Spinster of 56 Pretoria Street, Pretoria.
     Both Signed and Witnessed by J.C.Tipper and A.E.Gooch.²

     Louisa Jane Durkin is recorded as a Daughter on the Death Notice of Jesse Cyples Tipper, who died on 15 April 1904 in St.Andrews Street, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa,
          DEATH NOTICE
Name of deceased:                    Jesse Cyples TIPPER (Widower)
Birthplace & Nationality:          Port Elizabeth (C.C.) British born
Father:                                   Loton Tipper
Mother:                                   Jane Tipper, born Hayes
Age of Deceased:                46 years 10 Months
Occupation:                     Upholsterer
Married or Unmarried:          Married
Names of surviving Spouse:     Clara Tipper, born Whitehead
Names and Date of predeceased Spouse:     Louise Tipper (Farnham) see below
Place and date of last marriage:          Queenstown (C.C.)
Day of Decease:                    15th April 1904
Place of Death:                    St.Andrews Street, Pretoria
Children:                          Louise Durkin, born Tipper and Howard Samuel Tipper

Louise Jane Durkin, born Tipper, married out of community of property to William Thomas D'Arcy Durkin,
was born on the 9th. August 1879 out of the marriage of Jesse Cyples Tipper and Louise Tipper, born Farnham,
both deceased.
Howard Samuel Tipper, was born on 10th. April 1895 out of the marriage of the late
Jesse Cyples Tipper and Clara Tipper, born Whitehead.

Has movable property:                     Yes
Has immovable property:                    No
Estimated Estate:                    Exceeds £100-00
Left a Will:                              Yes, but is in the possesion of Loton Tipper 67 Main Street, Port Elizabeth

Notice Dated and Signed at Pretoria on 27th April 1904 by C. Tipper (wife of deceased.)^3,4

Wm. Thos D'arcy Durkin; Louisa Jane Durkin; Donovan Durkin and Eileen Durkin travelled on 2 November 1911 from London sailing on the S.S.Ingeli to Durban.⁵



     Louisa Jane Durkin, daughter of Jesse Cyples Tipper and Louisa Lynch, died on Tuesday, 20 May 1975, in South Africa.⁶

     William Thomas D'arcy Durkin, son of Anthony Durkin and Ann, was born in Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland, in 1879, his Birth was Registered at the Tralee Register Office in Vol: 5 Page: 698 of Q2 1879.¹

     The 1891 U.K.Census  listed him as a son of the Head of Household - Anthony Durkin, at Battersea Park Road, Wandsworth, London, who is recorded as -
          Anthony Durkin     Head     46     Married     Coffee House Keeper     LAN. Ormskirk.²
     William's entry for the 1891 Census was recorded as -
          Wm. T.D. Durkin     Son     12     ---     Scholar     IRL. Tralee.³

     ENLISTMENT ATTESTATION
No.      28320
Name.      William Thomas D'Arcy Durkin.
Corps.      Royal Engineers.
Born in      Tralee, Kerry
British Subject.     Yes
Age.     15y 6m
Trade or Calling     None
Willing to be Vaccinated.     Yes
Regt. Corps.     Royal Engineers
Duration of Service     12 years

Height     5' 2 3/8"
Weight     109lbs
Chest     min 32" max 34"
Complexion     Dark
Eyes     Grey
Hair     Brown
Distinctive Marks     Scar right shin
Religion     Roman Catholic
Considered Fit for Army     Yes
18 July 1894 at London
___________________________
Substantial Records of his service may be seen in British Army Service Records.
Images of these have been added to this record.⁴

     William Thomas D'arcy Durkin, son of Anthony Durkin and Ann, was married to Louisa Jane Tipper, daughter of Jesse Cyples Tipper and Louisa Lynch, on Tuesday, 5 April 1904 at The Cathedral, St. Alban the Martyr, Pretoria, South Africa.
     Entry #410 - William Thomas Darcy Durkin, aged 25 years, Born Tralee, Ireland, a Bachelor. of 56 Pretoria Street, Pretoria was married by Banns to Louisa Jane Tipper, aged 24 years, Born Port Elizabeth, a Spinster of 56 Pretoria Street, Pretoria.
     Both Signed and Witnessed by J.C.Tipper and A.E.Gooch.⁵

Wm. Thos D'arcy Durkin; Louisa Jane Durkin; Donovan Durkin and Eileen Durkin travelled on 2 November 1911 from London sailing on the S.S.Ingeli to Durban.⁶

               DEATH NOTICE.     ;
FORM OF INFORMATION OF A DEATH

Deceased
1. Name & Surname          William Thomas D'Arcy Durkin
3. Sex     Male     4. Age     73 years     5. Race          European
6. Birthplace     Cape Province     7. Marital Condition     Married
8.Occupation     Retired General Post Office Official
9. Pensioner     Yes
10. Date of Death     9th August 1951
11. Place of Death     Kenton on Sea, District Port Alfred
12. Usual Place of Residence     Kenton on Sea, District Port Alfred
13. Intended place of Burial     Alexandria
14. Cause of Death     Carcinoma of Stomach, secondary deposits in Liver
15. Duration of Last Illness     3 months
16. Name of Medical Practioner     Pascoe C.Grenfell
Informant
17. Original Signature     Chris F. Dasthingh
18. Qualification     Person causing body to be Buried
19. Residence     P.O. Alexandria
_____________________________________________
Registrar     Signed at Alexandria on 10th August 1951
          by District Registrar of Alexandria
          on 13th August 1951 by Registrar of Bathurst
ENTRY No. 106.⁵

     Clara Whitehead was born around 1870.


     Clara Whitehead was married to Jesse Cyples Tipper, son of Loton Tipper and Jane Hayes, around 1893 at South Africa.¹
     

     Clara Tipper was left a Widow on the death of her husband, Jesse on 15 April 1904 in St.Andrews Street, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa,

          DEATH NOTICE
Name of deceased:                    Jesse Cyples TIPPER (Widower)
Birthplace & Nationality:          Port Elizabeth (C.C.) British born
Father:                                   Loton Tipper
Mother:                                   Jane Tipper, born Hayes
Age of Deceased:                46 years 10 Months
Occupation:                     Upholsterer
Married or Unmarried:          Married
Names of surviving Spouse:     Clara Tipper, born Whitehead
Names and Date of predeceased Spouse:     Louise Tipper (Farnham) see below
Place and date of last marriage:          Queenstown (C.C.)
Day of Decease:                    15th April 1904
Place of Death:                    St.Andrews Street, Pretoria
Children:                          Louise Durkin, born Tipper and Howard Samuel Tipper

Louise Jane Durkin, born Tipper, married out of community of property to William Thomas D'Arcy Durkin,
was born on the 9th. August 1879 out of the marriage of Jesse Cyples Tipper and Louise Tipper, born Farnham,
both deceased.
Howard Samuel Tipper, was born on 10th. April 1895 out of the marriage of the late
Jesse Cyples Tipper and Clara Tipper, born Whitehead.

Has movable property:                     Yes
Has immovable property:                    No
Estimated Estate:                    Exceeds £100-00
Left a Will:                              Yes, but is in the possesion of Loton Tipper 67 Main Street, Port Elizabeth

Notice Dated and Signed at Pretoria on 27th April 1904 by C. Tipper (wife of deceased.)^2,3

     Clara died on Thursday, 8 August 1935 in 44 2nd. Avenue, Northmead, Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa,
     The details from the Death Notice are -

          DEATH NOTICE
Name of deceased:                    Clara TIPPER
Birthplace & Nationality:          London, English
Father:                                   Unknown
Mother:                                   Unknown
Age of Deceased:                79 years 3 Months
Occupation:                     ---
Married or Unmarried:          Widow
Names of surviving Spouse:     ---
Names and Date of predeceased Spouse:     Jesse Cyples Tipper, Died April 1902
Place and date of last marriage:          Queenstown (C.C.)
Day of Decease:                    8 August 1935
Place of Death:                    44 2nd. Avenue Northern East, Benoni
Children:                          Howard Samuel Tipper (Major)
Has movable property:                     No
Has immovable property:                    Yes
Estimated Estate:                    Exceeds £300-00 No
Left a Will:                              Yes
Notice Dated and Signed at Benoni on 30th September 1935 by H.S.Tipper (Son, Present at Death).^3,2
     

     Myrtle Annie Wade was born around 1900.


     Myrtle Annie Wade was married to Howard Samuel Tipper, son of Jesse Cyples Tipper and Clara Whitehead, about 1922.
     

     William Jesse Tipper, son of Howard Samuel Tipper and Myrtle Annie Wade, was born on Friday, 4 January 1924.
     He was Baptised on Sunday, 27 January 1924 in St.Dunstan's Church, Benoni, Pretoria .
     St.Dunstan's Church Baptismal Register Entry - "Entry #1219 - William Jesse Tipper, son of Myrtle Ann and Howard Samuel Tipper, a Bank Clerk of 145 Newlands Avenue, Benoni, born on 4 January 1924.
     Witnessed by William Wade, Howard Samuel Tipper & Anne Wade."¹

     William Jesse Tipper, son of Howard Samuel Tipper and Myrtle Annie Wade, was married to Maureen Heloise Saddleton Ball on Saturday, 3 March 1945 at St.Margaret's Anglican Church, Simonstown & Vishoek, Cape Province, South Africa.
     Entry #3 - 1945 - Race: European - Both.
William Jesse Tipper, aged 21 years, born Transvaal, South Africa, a Bachelor. Occupation: Telegraphist, Resident at Slanzkop Radio Kenimetic was Married by Banns, to Maureen Heloise Saddleton Ball, aged 20 years, born in Cape Province, South Africa, a Spinster employed as a Typist, Resident at 2nd. Avenue, Fish Hoek with Consent of her Father.
     They married without an Antenuptial Contract.
     Both Signed the Register and Witnessed by J.C.Nichol, N.W.Savage & E.L.Ball.²

     Maria Frances Mallett was born in Cape Province, South Africa, in 1886.¹


     Maria Frances Mallett was married to William Leonard David Tipper, son of William Tipper and Betsy Colclough, around 1920.²
     

     Maria Frances Tipper was left a Widow on the death of her husband, William on 16 May 1927 in 6a Donkin Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.³

     Maria Frances Tipper was married to William Heard on Tuesday, 2 April 1929 at Germiston, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.
     Entry #39/1929 - William Heard, aged 51 years, Born Australia, a Widower. Monumental Mason of Johannesburg was married by Special Licence (#23362) to Maria Frances Mollett Tipper, aged 43 years, a Spinster of Johannesburg.⁴

     Betsy Emily Tipper, daughter of William Leonard David Tipper and Maria Frances Mallett, was born about 1923.¹


     Betsy Emily Tipper is recorded as a Daughter on the Death Notice of William Leonard David Tipper, who died on 16 May 1927 in 6a Donkin Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa,                DEATH NOTICE
Name of deceased:                    William Leonard David TIPPER
Birthplace & Nationality:          England, British
Father:                                   Deceased
Mother:                                   Deceased
Age of Deceased:                48 years
Occupation:                     Bookmaker
Place of Residence:           6a Donkin Street, Port Elizabeth
Married or Unmarried:          Married
Names and Date of surviving Spouse:     Maria Frances Mallett Tipper, ante-nuptual contract
Place of last marriage:          Johannesburg
Day of Decease:                    16th. May 1927
Place of Death:                     6a Donkin Street, Port Elizabeth
Children:                          Betsy Emily Tipper, 4 years of age
Siblings:     Nil
Has movable property:                     Nil
Has immovable property:                    Nil
Estimated Estate:                    Does not Exceed £300-00
Left a Will:                              Yes

Notice Dated and Signed at Port Elizabeth on 18th May 1927 by M.F.M.Tipper Surviving Spouse - present at death.²

     Robert Bluett Roberson was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, on Monday, 14 December 1835.


     Robert Bluett Roberson was married to Mary-Ann Margaret Thatcher on Monday, 1 March 1858.
     

     Mary-Ann Margaret Thatcher was born on Tuesday, 28 August 1838.


     Mary-Ann Margaret Thatcher was married to Robert Bluett Roberson on Monday, 1 March 1858.
     

     Mary Edna Tipper, daughter of Oliver Tipper and Florence Helen Venetia Roberson, was born around 1905.¹


     Mary Edna Tipper, daughter of Oliver Tipper and Florence Helen Venetia Roberson, was married to Anderson.
     

     Mary Edna Tipper is recorded as a Daughter on the Death Notice of Florence Helen Venetia Tipper, who died on 27 November 1963 in Ivy Lodge, Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa,
               DEATH NOTICE
Name of deceased:                    Florence Helen Venetia Tipper
Birthplace & Nationality:          Bedford, Cape Province
Father:                                   Robert Bluett Roberson
Mother:                                   Mary Roberson, born Thatcher
Age of Deceased:                93 years 1 Month
Occupation:                     Retired
Place of Residence:           Louis Trichardt Street, Somerset East, Cape Province
Married or Unmarried:          Widow
Names and Date of pre-deceased Spouse:     Oliver Tipper - died 2 July 1954
Place of last marriage:          Somerset East, Cape Province
Day of Decease:                    27th November 1963
Place of Death:                    Ivy Lodge, Graaff-Reinet, Cape Province
Children:                         1. Mary Edna Anderson, widow; 2. Daphne Olive Day, married out of community of property to ALton Day
Has movable property:                     Yes
Has immovable property:                    Yes
Estimated Estate:                    Exceeds £300-00
Left a Will:                              Yes

Notice Dated and Signed at Somerset East on 2nd December 1963 Signed M.E.Anderson, daughter, present at death.²

     Daphne Olive Tipper, daughter of Oliver Tipper and Florence Helen Venetia Roberson, was born in 1901.¹


     Daphne Olive Tipper was listed as aged 31 years arriving at Southampton on 28 December 1931 from Durban, South Africa on SS Winchester Castle; a Lecturer, accomodation address c/o National Union of South African Students, Endsleigh Street, London WC1.²

     Daphne Olive Tipper, daughter of Oliver Tipper and Florence Helen Venetia Roberson, was married to Alton Fowler Day on Saturday, 8 May 1943 at the Congregational Church, Musgrave Road, Durban, Natal.
     the Congregational Church, Musgrave Road Marriage Register - "Entry #8 - Race: European - Both.
Alton Fowler Day, aged 41 years, born Australia, a Bachelor. Occupation: Draughtsman (now in South African Forces), Resident at Pollsmoor Camp, Westlake, Cape Province was Married by Special Marrige Licence, with Consent Certificate of their Officer Commanding, to Daphne Olive Tipper, aged 42 years, born in Cape Province, South Africa, a Spinster employed as a Clerk (now in South African Forces), Resident at 191 Chelmsford Road, Durban.
     They made an Antenuptial Contract.
     Both Signed the Register and Witnessed by M.P.Clear, A.M.*** and D.Kennedy."³

     Daphne Olive Day is recorded as a Daughter on the Death Notice of Florence Helen Venetia Tipper, who died on 27 November 1963 in Ivy Lodge, Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa,
               DEATH NOTICE
Name of deceased:                    Florence Helen Venetia Tipper
Birthplace & Nationality:          Bedford, Cape Province
Father:                                   Robert Bluett Roberson
Mother:                                   Mary Roberson, born Thatcher
Age of Deceased:                93 years 1 Month
Occupation:                     Retired
Place of Residence:           Louis Trichardt Street, Somerset East, Cape Province
Married or Unmarried:          Widow
Names and Date of pre-deceased Spouse:     Oliver Tipper - died 2 July 1954
Place of last marriage:          Somerset East, Cape Province
Day of Decease:                    27th November 1963
Place of Death:                    Ivy Lodge, Graaff-Reinet, Cape Province
Children:                         1. Mary Edna Anderson, widow; 2. Daphne Olive Day, married out of community of property to ALton Day
Has movable property:                     Yes
Has immovable property:                    Yes
Estimated Estate:                    Exceeds £300-00
Left a Will:                              Yes

Notice Dated and Signed at Somerset East on 2nd December 1963 Signed M.E.Anderson, daughter, present at death.⁴

     Anderson was married to Mary Edna Tipper, daughter of Oliver Tipper and Florence Helen Venetia Roberson.