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Osborne William Mead Wratten¹

M, #2751, b. 22 January 1881, d. 1913

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Father	Osborne Mead Wratten (b. 1845, d. 25 June 1913)
Mother	Jane McBean (b. 10 November 1851, d. 9 January 1925)

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Osborne William Mead Wratten was born on 22 January 1881 in Queensland, AustraliaO. He and Lily Nash were married on 13 November 1907 in Ipswich, Queensland, AustraliaO.¹ He died in 1913, at age ~32, in Queensland, AustraliaO.

Child with Lily Nash (b. September 1882, d. 10 December 1951)

Son	James Archibald Wratten (b. 11 December 1908, d. 21 July 1979)

1881
Birth
22 January 1881 | Queensland, AustraliaO
190726
Marriage | Lily Nash
13 November 1907 | Ipswich, Queensland, AustraliaO
Lily Nash
Age: 25
Birth: in September 1882 | Bristol, Gloucestershire, EnglandO
Death: on 10 December 1951 | Queensland, AustraliaO
Citation: 1
1913~32
Death
1913 | Queensland, AustraliaO

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[S3911] Ancestry.com, Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950, Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950; Lehi, UT; Australia, Marriage Index, 1788-1950

Benjamin Donald Wratten

M, #2752, b. 13 May 1882

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Father	Osborne Mead Wratten (b. 1845, d. 25 June 1913)
Mother	Jane McBean (b. 10 November 1851, d. 9 January 1925)

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Benjamin Donald Wratten was born on 13 May 1882.

1882
Birth
13 May 1882

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John Thomas Alexander Wratten

M, #2753, b. 1884

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Father	Osborne Mead Wratten (b. 1845, d. 25 June 1913)
Mother	Jane McBean (b. 10 November 1851, d. 9 January 1925)

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John Thomas Alexander Wratten was born in 1884.

1884
Birth
1884

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Wymark James McBean Wratten

M, #2754, b. 15 June 1885, d. 16 February 1983

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Father	Osborne Mead Wratten (b. 1845, d. 25 June 1913)
Mother	Jane McBean (b. 10 November 1851, d. 9 January 1925)

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Wymark James McBean Wratten was born on 15 June 1885 in Little Pocket, Queensland, AustraliaO. He died on 16 February 1983, at age 97, in Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

1885
Birth
15 June 1885 | Little Pocket, Queensland, AustraliaO
198397
Death
16 February 1983 | Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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Sarah Jane McBean

F, #2757, b. 1873

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Sarah Jane McBean was born in 1873 in Queensland, AustraliaO.

1873
Birth
1873 | Queensland, AustraliaO

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Thomas John Wratten

M, #2758, b. 1848, d. March 1903

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Father	John Wratten (b. 1809, d. 1879)
Mother	Frances Caroline Parker (b. about 1824, d. 1889)

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Thomas John Wratten was born in 1848 in Blean, Kent, EnglandO. He died in March 1903, at age ~55, in Kent, EnglandO.

1848
Birth
1848 | Blean, Kent, EnglandO
1903~55
Death
March 1903 | Kent, EnglandO

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Marion Fanny Wratten

F, #2759, b. 1851

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Father	John Wratten (b. 1809, d. 1879)
Mother	Frances Caroline Parker (b. about 1824, d. 1889)

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Marion Fanny Wratten was born in 1851 in Canterbury, Kent, EnglandO.

1851
Birth
1851 | Canterbury, Kent, EnglandO

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Holbourn Emily Wratten

F, #2760, b. 1854, d. 1859

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Father	John Wratten (b. 1809, d. 1879)
Mother	Frances Caroline Parker (b. about 1824, d. 1889)

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Holbourn Emily Wratten was born in 1854 in Canterbury, Kent, EnglandO. She died in 1859, at age ~5, in Dover, Kent, EnglandO. She was buried on 16 January 1859 in St Mary the Virgin, Dover, Kent, England.

1854
Birth
1854 | Canterbury, Kent, EnglandO
1859~5
Death
1859 | Dover, Kent, EnglandO
1859
Burial
16 January 1859 | St Mary the Virgin, Dover, Kent, England

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Jane Elizabeth Wratten

F, #2762, b. 4 May 1857

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Father	John Wratten (b. 1809, d. 1879)
Mother	Frances Caroline Parker (b. about 1824, d. 1889)

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Jane Elizabeth Wratten was born on 4 May 1857 in Dover, Kent, EnglandO.

1857
Birth
4 May 1857 | Dover, Kent, EnglandO

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Annie Caroline Wratten^1,2

F, #2763, b. 1862, d. 1940

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Father	John Wratten (b. 1809, d. 1879)
Mother	Frances Caroline Parker (b. about 1824, d. 1889)

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Annie Caroline Wratten

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Annie Caroline Wratten was born in 1862 in Faversham, Kent, EnglandO.^1,2 She and Charles Bushell were married in 1884 in Faversham, Kent, EnglandO. She and William Henry Taylor were married in April 1884 in Kent, EnglandO. She died in 1940, at age ~78, in Bridge, Kent, EnglandO.

Annie Caroline Wratten resided in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO, in 1901.¹ She resided in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO, on 2 April 1911.²

Children with Charles Bushell (b. 1858, d. December 1897)

Son	Charles Bushell (b. March 1887)
Daughter	Amy Bushell+ (b. 3 February 1890)
Son	Sydney James Bushell (b. March 1895, d. 11 July 1917)

Children with William Henry Taylor (b. 1862, d. December 1943)

Son	William Henry Taylor+ (b. 4 March 1900, d. 18 June 1990)
Son	Francis Reginald Taylor (b. 26 December 1901, d. March 1974)
Son	Eric John Taylor (b. 29 September 1903, d. September 1973)

1862
Birth
1862 | Faversham, Kent, EnglandO
Citations: 1,2
1884~22
Marriage | Charles Bushell
1884 | Faversham, Kent, EnglandO
Charles Bushell
Age: ~26
Birth: in 1858 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO
Death: in December 1897 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO
1884~22
Marriage | William Henry Taylor
April 1884 | Kent, EnglandO
William Henry Taylor
Age: ~22
Birth: in 1862 | Kent, EnglandO
Death: in December 1943
1900~38
Marriage | William Henry Taylor
1900
William Henry Taylor
Age: ~38
Birth: in 1862 | Kent, EnglandO
Death: in December 1943
Citation: 2
1940~78
Death
1940 | Bridge, Kent, EnglandO

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William H Taylor and Annie Caroline Wratton Taylor

Bekesbourne, Kent

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[S5210] 1901 Census of England, Kent, Faversham, RG 13, Enumeration District (ED) 1, Piece 791, Schedule 72, folio 10, page 12, Line 10 - 16; William H. Taylor household; digital image, Ancestry, Ancestry.ca (https://www.ancestry.ca: accessed 1 Mar 2020) ; citing The National Archives of the UK.
[S5095] 1911 Census of England, Kent, Bekesbourne, 2 April 1911. TAYLOR, William H. (head). RD 57. PN 4309. ED 01. SN 109. https://www.ancestry.ca: accessed 23 March 2025

William Henry Taylor^1,2

M, #2764, b. 1862, d. December 1943

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William Henry Taylor

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William Henry Taylor was born in 1862 in Kent, EnglandO.^1,2 He and Annie Caroline Wratten were married in April 1884 in Kent, EnglandO. He died in December 1943, at age ~81.

William Henry Taylor resided in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO, in 1901.¹ He resided in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO, on 2 April 1911.²

Children with Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

Son	William Henry Taylor+ (b. 4 March 1900, d. 18 June 1990)
Son	Francis Reginald Taylor (b. 26 December 1901, d. March 1974)
Son	Eric John Taylor (b. 29 September 1903, d. September 1973)

1862
Birth
1862 | Kent, EnglandO
Citations: 1,2
1884~22
Marriage | Annie Caroline Wratten
April 1884 | Kent, EnglandO
Annie Caroline Wratten
Age: ~22
Birth: in 1862 | Faversham, Kent, EnglandO
Death: in 1940 | Bridge, Kent, EnglandO
1900~38
Marriage | Annie Caroline Wratten
1900
Annie Caroline Wratten
Age: ~38
Birth: in 1862 | Faversham, Kent, EnglandO
Death: in 1940 | Bridge, Kent, EnglandO
Citation: 2
1943~81
Death
December 1943

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William H Taylor and Annie Caroline Wratton Taylor

Bekesbourne, Kent

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[S5210] 1901 Census of England, Kent, Faversham, RG 13, Enumeration District (ED) 1, Piece 791, Schedule 72, folio 10, page 12, Line 10 - 16; William H. Taylor household; digital image, Ancestry, Ancestry.ca (https://www.ancestry.ca: accessed 1 Mar 2020) ; citing The National Archives of the UK.
[S5095] 1911 Census of England, Kent, Bekesbourne, 2 April 1911. TAYLOR, William H. (head). RD 57. PN 4309. ED 01. SN 109. https://www.ancestry.ca: accessed 23 March 2025

William Henry Taylor^1,2,3

M, #2765, b. 4 March 1900, d. 18 June 1990

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Father	William Henry Taylor (b. 1862, d. December 1943)
Mother	Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

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William Henry Taylor was born on 4 March 1900 in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO.^1,3 He and Violet Laura Raysbrook were married in 1927.² He died on 18 June 1990, at age 90, in Kirby Cane, Norfolk, EnglandO.

William Henry Taylor resided in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO, in 1901.¹ He resided in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO, on 2 April 1911.³

Child with Violet Laura Raysbrook (b. 22 June 1903, d. 17 September 1989)

Daughter

Jean Avril Taylor (b. 18 September 1930, d. 15 August 2006)

1900
Birth
4 March 1900 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO
Citations: 1,3
1927~27
Marriage | Violet Laura Raysbrook
1927
Violet Laura Raysbrook
Age: ~24
Birth: on 22 June 1903 | Dover, Kent, EnglandO
Death: on 17 September 1989 | Kirby Cane, Norfolk, EnglandO
Citation: 2
199090
Death
18 June 1990 | Kirby Cane, Norfolk, EnglandO

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[S5210] 1901 Census of England, Kent, Faversham, RG 13, Enumeration District (ED) 1, Piece 791, Schedule 72, folio 10, page 12, Line 10 - 16; William H. Taylor household; digital image, Ancestry, Ancestry.ca (https://www.ancestry.ca: accessed 1 Mar 2020) ; citing The National Archives of the UK.
[S3901] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
[S5095] 1911 Census of England, Kent, Bekesbourne, 2 April 1911. TAYLOR, William H. (head). RD 57. PN 4309. ED 01. SN 109. https://www.ancestry.ca: accessed 23 March 2025

Francis Reginald Taylor^1,2

M, #2766, b. 26 December 1901, d. March 1974

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Father	William Henry Taylor (b. 1862, d. December 1943)
Mother	Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

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Francis Reginald Taylor was born on 26 December 1901 in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO.¹ He and Kathleen Spillett were married in October 1934 in Bridge, Kent, EnglandO, QuarterOfYear: Oct-Nov-Dec.² He died in March 1974, at age 72.

Francis Reginald Taylor resided in Blean, Kent, EnglandO, in 1939.¹

1901
Birth
26 December 1901 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO
Citation: 1
193432
Marriage | Kathleen Spillett
October 1934 | Bridge, Kent, EnglandO
Kathleen Spillett
Age: 24
Birth: on 7 July 1910
Francis Reginald Taylor and Kathleen Spillett were married in October 1934 in Bridge, Kent, EnglandO, QuarterOfYear: Oct-Nov-Dec.
Citation: 2
197472
Death
March 1974

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[S4130] Ancestry.com, 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/1803c
[S4479] Ancestry.com, England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1a; Page: 2725

Eric John Taylor

M, #2767, b. 29 September 1903, d. September 1973

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Father	William Henry Taylor (b. 1862, d. December 1943)
Mother	Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

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Eric John Taylor was born on 29 September 1903 in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO. He died in September 1973, at age ~70.

1903
Birth
29 September 1903 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO
1973~70
Death
September 1973

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Charles Bushell¹

M, #2768, b. 1858, d. December 1897

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Charles Bushell was born in 1858 in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO. He and Annie Caroline Wratten were married in 1884 in Faversham, Kent, EnglandO. He died in December 1897, at age ~39, in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO.

Children with Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

Son	Charles Bushell (b. March 1887)
Daughter	Amy Bushell+ (b. 3 February 1890)
Son	Sydney James Bushell (b. March 1895, d. 11 July 1917)

1858
Birth
1858 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO
1884~26
Marriage | Annie Caroline Wratten
1884 | Faversham, Kent, EnglandO
Annie Caroline Wratten
Age: ~22
Birth: in 1862 | Faversham, Kent, EnglandO
Death: in 1940 | Bridge, Kent, EnglandO
1897~39
Death
December 1897 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO

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[S4405] Ancestry.com, Westminster, London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935, City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: SMNA/PR/3/3

Charles Bushell

M, #2769, b. March 1887

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Father	Charles Bushell (b. 1858, d. December 1897)
Mother	Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

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Charles Bushell was born in March 1887 in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO.

1887
Birth
March 1887 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO

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Amy Bushell^1,2

F, #2770, b. 3 February 1890

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Father	Charles Bushell (b. 1858, d. December 1897)
Mother	Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

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Amy Bushell was born on 3 February 1890 in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO.^2,1 She and William James Thorpe were married on 21 November 1918 in Westminster, London, EnglandO.¹

Amy Bushell resided in Chailey, Sussex, EnglandO, in 1939.²

Child with William James Thorpe (b. 17 June 1891)

Son	Norman Thorpe (b. 29 April 1922)

1890
Birth
3 February 1890 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO
Citations: 2,1
191828
Marriage | William James Thorpe
21 November 1918 | Westminster, London, EnglandO
William James Thorpe
Age: 27
Birth: on 17 June 1891
Citation: 1

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[S4405] Ancestry.com, Westminster, London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935, City of Westminster Archives Centre; London, England; Westminster Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: SMNA/PR/3/3
[S4130] Ancestry.com, 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: Rg 101/2540c

Sydney James Bushell

M, #2771, b. March 1895, d. 11 July 1917

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Father	Charles Bushell (b. 1858, d. December 1897)
Mother	Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

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Sydney James Bushell was born in March 1895 in Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO. He died on 11 July 1917, at age 22, in Arras, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, FranceO.

1895
Birth
March 1895 | Bekesbourne, Kent, EnglandO
191722
Death
11 July 1917 | Arras, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, FranceO

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Osborne Wratten

M, #2774, b. 1811, d. 1839

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Father	Thomas Wratten (b. 1772, d. 1833)
Mother	Mary Mead (b. 1784, d. 1 February 1871)

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Osborne Wratten was born in 1811 in Blean, Kent, EnglandO. He died in 1839, at age ~28, in Blean, Kent, EnglandO. He was buried on 8 February 1839 in Blean, Kent, EnglandO.

1811
Birth
1811 | Blean, Kent, EnglandO
1839~28
Death
1839 | Blean, Kent, EnglandO
1839
Burial
8 February 1839 | Blean, Kent, EnglandO

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Mary Wratten

F, #2775, b. 1813

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Father	Thomas Wratten (b. 1772, d. 1833)
Mother	Mary Mead (b. 1784, d. 1 February 1871)

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Mary Wratten was born in 1813 in Blean, Kent, EnglandO.

1813
Birth
1813 | Blean, Kent, EnglandO

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Osborne William Mead Wratten1

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Child with Lily Nash (b. September 1882, d. 10 December 1951)

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Benjamin Donald Wratten

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John Thomas Alexander Wratten

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Wymark James McBean Wratten

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Sarah Jane McBean

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Thomas John Wratten

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Marion Fanny Wratten

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Holbourn Emily Wratten

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Jane Elizabeth Wratten

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Annie Caroline Wratten1,2

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Children with Charles Bushell (b. 1858, d. December 1897)

Children with William Henry Taylor (b. 1862, d. December 1943)

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William Henry Taylor1,2

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Children with Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

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William Henry Taylor1,2,3

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Child with Violet Laura Raysbrook (b. 22 June 1903, d. 17 September 1989)

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Francis Reginald Taylor1,2

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Eric John Taylor

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Charles Bushell1

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Children with Annie Caroline Wratten (b. 1862, d. 1940)

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Charles Bushell

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Amy Bushell1,2

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Child with William James Thorpe (b. 17 June 1891)

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Sydney James Bushell

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Osborne Wratten

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Mary Wratten

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Osborne William Mead Wratten¹

Annie Caroline Wratten^1,2

William Henry Taylor^1,2

William Henry Taylor^1,2,3

Francis Reginald Taylor^1,2

Charles Bushell¹

Amy Bushell^1,2