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     John married Ann POTTER, daughter of William POTTER.¹

     Jane POTTER was the daughter of William POTTER.¹ Jane married William SHRUB.¹

     William married Jane POTTER, daughter of William POTTER.¹

     Charlotte POTTER was the daughter of William POTTER.¹ Charlotte married William DARTNELL.¹

     William married Charlotte POTTER, daughter of William POTTER.¹

      As of 1853, Sarah lived at 5 Oak Green, Tudeley, Kent.¹

     Elizabeth POTTER was the daughter of William POTTER.¹ Elizabeth married Joseph COX.¹

     
George MARTIN was born in 1870 in Fletching, Sussex.³ He was the son of William MARTIN and Jane FLEET.^2,3,1 George Martin became a grocer (in Chailey?) having trained at Gorringes in London (Gorringes may have been linked to the Sussex Gorringes, and may have had other links to the Martins. George's first wife was nursed by Emily Lucas, Richard Senior's grandmother's eldest sister, she subsequently married George Martin. Which meant that made her both Richard Senior's Great Aunt and Great Great Aunt. She died in 1972? at the age of 92.⁴

In the census of 3 April 1881 at Wapsbourne, Chailey, Sussex, he was listed as a Scholar, the son of William MARTIN.³ He was mentioned in Mary Jane MARTIN's will made on 8 August 1929.²

     Philip married Clara MARTIN.²
Philip WEBB was born on 13 August 1856.^1,2 He was the son of David WEBB and Caroline URIDGE.¹ Philip died on 28 November 1951 at the age of 95.² Philip is the great-grandfather of Sandra Lynch (Source 440).²

     Mary BERRIDGE married Robert CAMPION on 3 October 1802 at St. Giles, Northampton, Northamptonshire. They had six children.^3,2

     Emma married Joseph HEYMANSON in 1859 at Australia.^2,3

     
Frances PAYNE was born on 21 May 1809 in Findon, Sussex.^1,2 Frances married Frederick Stedman HOLMAN on 8 February 1840 at South Malling, Sussex.^1,2 Frances HOLMAN was listed as a widow and annuitant, the mother of George HOLMAN in the census of 3 April 1881 at St. John, Lewes, Sussex; a Clerk in the Newspaper Office For Keeper of County Hall, a widower with two sons, and mother and sister-in-law Eliza V. URIDGE living with him. However his wife Adele A. HOLMAN was visiting her grandmother Louisa V.A. GIBBINS.³

     Thomas was born on 16 November 1823 at Widmore, Bromley, Kent. He was the youngest son of Thomas and Ann WELLS.^1,3 He was the son of Thomas WELLS and Ann WELLS née ?.^2,3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at High Street, Bromley, Kent, he was listed as a Grocer's assistant, the son of Ann WELLS née ?.² Thomas married Jane Susannah SUTTON on 23 July 1855 at St. Saviours Parish Church, Southwark, London.^1,4,3 In the census of 7 April 1861 at High Street, Bromley, Kent, Thomas was listed as the Head of Household; a Grocer living with his wife, three daughters, a sister, and a nephew Sydney Herbert WELLS.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 at Bromley, Kent, Thomas was listed as the Head of Household; living with his wife, four daughters and sister.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 15 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, Thomas was listed as the Head of Household; a Grocer, living with his wife, four daughters, his unmarried sister, and a servant Alice FORTMAN.^7,8,9 In the census of 5 April 1891 at 13 Crescent Road, Bromley, Kent, Thomas was listed as the Head of Household; living on his own means, with his wife and two daughters.¹⁰

Research Note: Sydney Herbert (Thomas WELLS's nephew) who was enumerated with Thomas' family in the 1851 census, was the son of George Wells, who sold the lease of Atlas House, to H.G. Well's parents & moved from Bromley to Greenwich.
In 1851 George was living at New Road Bromley a China & Glass Dealer with his wife Frances and son George Edward Wells (who was later involved with the will of William URIDGE, who died 1895).¹¹


Research Note: In H.G. Wells' autobiography he mentioned that his great grandfather Edward Wells, who died in Penshurst in 1831 had 6 children and 40 grandchildren. More information on the WELLS family is available from Myk Davis.³

      Jane Susannah was also known as Jane S. WELLS.³
Jane Susannah SUTTON was born in 1828 in Oxford, Oxfordshire.¹ Jane married Thomas WELLS, son of Thomas WELLS and Ann WELLS née ?, on 23 July 1855 at St. Saviours Parish Church, Southwark, London.^1,2,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 at High Street, Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the wife of Thomas WELLS; a Grocer living with his wife, three daughters, a sister, and a nephew Sydney Herbert WELLS.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 at Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas WELLS.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 15 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the wife of Thomas WELLS; a Grocer, living with his wife, four daughters, his unmarried sister, and a servant Alice FORTMAN.^3,7,8 In the census of 5 April 1891 at 13 Crescent Road, Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the wife of Thomas WELLS; living on his own means, with his wife and two daughters.⁹ Jane's death was registered in 1900 in the Bromley registration district.¹⁰

      Annie Margaret was also known as Annie WELLS.³ Annie Margaret was also known as Annie M. WELLS.² She was baptized on 11 July 1858 at Bromley, Kent.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas WELLS and Jane Susannah SUTTON.² In the census of 7 April 1861 at High Street, Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas WELLS.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 at Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas WELLS.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 15 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas WELLS.^6,7,8 In the census of 5 April 1891 at 13 Crescent Road, Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas WELLS.⁹ Annie WELLS was listed as the Head of Household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 40 Crescent Road, Bromley, Kent, living on her own means, with her widowed sister and a general servant Emily NICKENS?³

      Kate E. was also known as Kate Elinor WELLS.² She was baptized on 27 April 1864 at Bromley, Kent.^1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas WELLS and Jane Susannah SUTTON.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 at Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas WELLS.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 15 Widmore Road, Bromley, Kent, she was listed as aged 14, the daughter of Thomas WELLS.^4,5,6 In the census of 5 April 1891 at 13 Crescent Road, Bromley, Kent, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas WELLS.⁷

     Henry James GIBBINS was born on 1 June 1803 at Westminster, London. He was one of twelve children born to Samuel GIBBINS and Mary HATCH.¹ He was baptized on 10 July 1803 at St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Westminster, London.¹ Henry married Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND on 8 October 1829 at St. Marylebone Parish Church, St. Marylebone, London. Henry James Gibbins of this parish, bachelor, and Louise Victoire Alphonsine Marchand of this parish, spinster, were married in this church by banns ... Witnesses were D. Marchand and I. Marchand.¹ Henry James, and his father Samuel Gibbins were hairdressers. Also Louise's father Simon Marchand, his brothers-in-law Isidore Simon Marchand, and Denis Louis Marchand were hairdressers. Isidore Simon was hairdresser to Queen Victoria from 1838 until 1846. Henry was a Perfumer (H.J. Gibbins & Co), a director of the Prudential Assurance Company, 1866-1877, and a resident of Dulwich, Surrey. In his free time he painted watercolours.¹ Henry James GIBBINS made a will dated 22 February 1877 and in his will, Henry James Gibbins refers to six children - one son, Jule Isidore Henry, and five daughters: Adèle Victorine, wife of James Uridge; Alphonsine Mary, wife of Francis Symondson; Victorine, wife of Warwick Pett; Elise Pauline, wife of James Stratford, and "my late daughter," Florentine Elise Marchand. The will also refers to Mary Ann Marchand, "widow of my late son-in-law Charles Tony Marchand." There is also mention of Victorine Bardian, the sister of his wife.² Henry died on 20 September 1877 at Rosendale Lodge, Park Road, Norwood, Surrey, at the age of 74; The cause of death was angina pectoris (11 days).¹ The 1877 Will index shows: "The will of Henry James Gibbins, late of Rosendale Lodge, West Dulwich, Surrey, esquire, was proved by Louise Victoire Alphonsine Gibbins, widow, the relict, Jule Isidore Henry Gibbins, esquire, the son, both of Rosendale Lodge, William Hughes of Froyle House, Bedford Hill Road, Balham, Surrey, actuary, and Walter Michelmore Hitchcock of Lynton Villa, Beulah Hill, Upper Norwood, Surrey, merchant, the executors. Effects under £30,000.²" His estate was probated after 20 September 1877.² Extensive information on the GIBBINS family, and associated names is available from Humphrey STEAD.¹

     
Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND was born on 11 November 1809 in Orleans, France.¹ Louise married Henry James GIBBINS on 8 October 1829 at St. Marylebone Parish Church, St. Marylebone, London. Henry James Gibbins of this parish, bachelor, and Louise Victoire Alphonsine Marchand of this parish, spinster, were married in this church by banns ... Witnesses were D. Marchand and I. Marchand.¹ Henry James GIBBINS's estate was probated to Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND after 20 September 1877.² In the census of 3 April 1881 at 2 Park Road, Lambeth, Surrey, Louise was listed as the Head of Household; Two of her children and two grandchildren, were staying with her at the time of the census.^3,2 She made a will on 12 May 1892 M; In her will, signed May 12th, 1892, Mrs Gibbins leaves specific articles of furniture and jewellry to her four living daughters: Adèle Victorine Uridge, Alphonsine Marie Symondson, Victorine Pett, and Elise Pauline Stratford. In addition "All moneys belonging to me at my decease to be equally divided into five parts one each to my daughters or their share to their issue and the fifth to Clarisse, Isidore and Alexandre Marchand [children of her daughter Florentine Elise, deceased wife of Charles Tony Marchand]." There is also mention of a grandson, George Holman, present at the death of Mrs Gibbins in 1894. His address, as witness to Mrs Gibbins's will, is given as 35 High Street, Lewes.²
Louise died on 6 February 1894 at Lewes, Sussex, at the age of 84.¹ Her estate was probated on 14 March 1894 M; From the will index: Louise Victoire Alphonsine Gibbins of Rosendale, Wallands Park, Lewes, widow, died 6 Feb 1894. Probate London 14 March 1894 to Henry Harben, esquire, and William Hughes, gentleman. Effects £10,886 13s, resworn October 1894 £12,144 9s 10d.²

      Alphonsine Marie was also known as Alphonsine SYMONDSON.²
Alphonsine Marie GIBBINS was born in 1832 at King Street, St James, Westminster, London.³ She was the daughter of Henry James GIBBINS and Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND.¹ Alphonsine Marie GIBBINS was baptized on 16 December 1832 at St. Marylebone Parish Church, London, London.¹
Alphonsine married Francis SYMONDSON on 12 February 1853. The wedding was a double wedding with her sister Adele Victorine GIBBINS to James URIDGE.^4,3 As of 12 February 1853, Alphonsine Marie was also known as Alphonsine Marie SYMONDSON.
In the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 King Street, St. James, Westminster, London, she was listed as the wife of Francis SYMONDSON; an Insurance Broker, living with his wife and young daughter.² Alphonsine Marie GIBBINS was named as a beneficiary in Henry James GIBBINS's will made on 22 February 1877.³
In the census of 3 April 1881 at 33 Devonport Road, Hammersmith, London, she was listed as the wife of Francis SYMONDSON; a Merchant's ?Clerk, living with his wife and three of his children.^3,5 In the census of 5 April 1891 at 1 Westover Road, London, London, she was listed as the wife of Francis SYMONDSON; living on his own means, with his wife, and two sons.⁶ She was mentioned in Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND's will made on 12 May 1892.³ Her husband, Francis, died in 1893 in the Wandsworth registration district.⁷

     
Francis SYMONDSON was born in 1826 in Hoxton, Middlesex.^1,2 Francis married Alphonsine Marie GIBBINS, daughter of Henry James GIBBINS and Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND, on 12 February 1853. The wedding was a double wedding with her sister Adele Victorine GIBBINS to James URIDGE.^3,4
In the 1861 census he is shown living at 7 King Street, St. James Westminster, with the occupation of hairdresser/perfumer. In that census Henry James Gibbins is shown retired, living in Norwood, Surrey but the business is still in the name of Henry James Gibbins and Co, Perfumers until at least 1871 (Kelly's Post Office Directory). Since Francis Symondson's children were born there, at least until 1867, it seems that he continued in the business for some time, perhaps leaving it after his father-in-law's death in 1877.⁴
Francis was listed as the Head of Household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 7 King Street, St. James, Westminster, London, an Insurance Broker, living with his wife and young daughter.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 at 33 Devonport Road, Hammersmith, London, Francis was listed as the Head of Household; a Merchant's ?Clerk, living with his wife and three of his children.^4,2 In the census of 5 April 1891 at 1 Westover Road, London, London, Francis was listed as the Head of Household; living on his own means, with his wife, and two sons.⁶ Francis's death was registered in 1893 in the Wandsworth registration district.⁷

     
Victorine GIBBINS was born on 16 December 1835 in King Street, St. James, Westminster, London.¹ She was the daughter of Henry James GIBBINS and Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND.¹ Victorine GIBBINS was baptized on 28 August 1839 at St. Alphage, Greenwich, London.¹ Victorine married Warwick Weston PETT on 29 April 1854 at St. Ann Soho, Westminster, London.¹ Victorine was a Music Teacher between 1870 and 1880.¹ She and Warwick Weston PETT emigrated between 1870 and 1880 to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.¹ She was mentioned in Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND's will made on 12 May 1892.²

     Warwick married Victorine GIBBINS, daughter of Henry James GIBBINS and Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND, on 29 April 1854 at St. Ann Soho, Westminster, London.¹ Warwick Weston PETT and Victorine GIBBINS emigrated between 1870 and 1880 to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.¹

     
Florentine Elise GIBBINS was born on 12 November 1838 in King Street, St. James, Westminster, London.¹ She was the daughter of Henry James GIBBINS and Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND.¹ Florentine Elise GIBBINS was baptized on 2 April 1843 at St. Alphage, Greenwich, London.¹ She married Charles Tony MARCHAND in the March quarter in 1858 at Lambeth, London, They were cousins. They had three children Clarisse Florentine born 1859, Isidore Henri Alphonse born 1861, and Alexandre Albert born c1863.¹ Florentine Elise GIBBINS died in the March quarter in 1863 at Marylebone, London.¹ She was named as a beneficiary in Henry James GIBBINS's will made on 22 February 1877.²

     
Charles Tony MARCHAND was born on 15 December 1831 in London.¹ He was baptized on 5 February 1832 at St. Marylebone, London.² He married Florentine Elise GIBBINS, daughter of Henry James GIBBINS and Louise Victoire Alphonsine MARCHAND, in the March quarter in 1858 at Lambeth, London, They were cousins. They had three children Clarisse Florentine born 1859, Isidore Henri Alphonse born 1861, and Alexandre Albert born c1863.¹ Charles died in 1876 at Marylebone, London; Henry GIBBINS in his will (1877) referred to his widow Mary Ann, "widow of my late son-in-law Charles Tony Marchand" .^1,3