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     Edna Joan Taylor Kay also went by the name of Joan. She was born on 26 June 1916 in St. Minver, 19 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent. She was the daughter of Sir Herbert Kay and Edna Taylor. Edna Joan Taylor Kay lived in 41 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, on 18 June 1935. She died on 3 September 1939 in Public Highway, Chislehurst Road, Sidcup, Kent, at age 23; Inquest held 6 September 1939. Edna died of laceration of the brain from fractured base of the skull due to a collision between two motor cars. She was buried on 7 September 1939 in Chislehurst Cemetery, Kent.

     Elisabeth Kay lived in Rainton, Yorkshire, on 10 November 1821. She was christened on 10 November 1821 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Kay and Mary Peacock. Elisabeth Kay witnessed the marriage of John Peacock Kay and Mary Rainforth on 28 March 1840 in Parish Church, Topcliffe.

     Elizabeth Kay was born on 15 March 1812 in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Kay and Mary Peacock. Elizabeth Kay was christened on 19 March 1812 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was buried on 28 April 1814 in Parish Church, Topcliffe.

     Elizabeth Kay was born before 8 April 1846 in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Peacock Kay and Mary Rainforth. Elizabeth was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Elizabeth Kay, daughter of John Peacock Kay, unmarried, age 15, scholar, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire.

     Ellen Kay was born before 8 April 1851 in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Peacock Kay and Mary Rainforth. Ellen was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ellen Kay, daughter of John Peacock Kay, age 10, scholar, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire.

     Ellen Kay was born before 6 April 1875 in Leeds, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Mary Ann Driver. Ellen was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Park Cross Street, Leeds, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ellen Kay, daughter of William Kay, unmarried, age 6, scholar, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Ellen was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 28 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ellen Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 16, stuff weaver, employed, born in Leeds, Yorkshire.

     Elsie Kay was born on 21 May 1895 in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Joseph Kay and Mary Elizabeth Wrather. Elsie was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in St James Square, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Elsie Kay, daughter of Joseph Kay, age 5, born in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. Elsie was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in St James Square, Boroughbridge. She was enumerated as Elsie Kay, daughter of Joseph Kay, age 15, single, born in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. She emigrated on 27 September 1912 to Sydney, Australia on S.S. Otranto which sailed from London.

     Emily Kay was born before 1 April 1882 in Leeds, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Mary Ann Driver. Emily was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 28 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Emily Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 9, scholar, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Emily was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Shop @ 36 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Emily Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 19, no occupation, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Emily was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in 52 & 54 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Emily Kay, daughter of William Kay, age 29, single, home assistant, born in Leeds, Yorkshire.

     Emily Frances Thompson Lived for many years in Spain. She was born on 24 January 1883 in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Helena Frances Jennings. Emily Frances Kay was christened on 25 March 1883 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire. Emily was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Emily F Kay, daughter of William Kay, age 8, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Emily was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Emily F Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 18, dressmaker, worker, works at home, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. She witnessed the marriage of Francis Ronald Barley and Edith Kay on 19 October 1904 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby. As of 20 August 1906 her married name was Thompson. Emily Frances Kay married Julian Thompson, son of David Thompson, on 20 August 1906 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby. Emily Frances Thompson lived in Rainton House, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, on 1 August 1907. Emily was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in Rainton House, Middlesbrough. She was enumerated as Emily Frances Thompson, wife of Julian Thompson, age 28, married 4 years, 1 child still living, born in Rainton, Thirsk, Yorkshire. She lived in 10 Durham Road, Sidcup, Kent, on 26 March 1913. She and Julian Thompson lived in 112 Salutation Road, Darlington, Co Durham, on 15 October 1937. Emily Frances Thompson was nominated as Executrix of the Will of Julian Thompson on 1 September 1952. Emily Frances Thompson died on 7 April 1959 in 108 Yarm Road, Darlington, Co Durham, at age 76. Emily died of ischaemic heart disease & senile cerebral arteriosclerosis.

     Esther Kay was born on 8 March 1858 in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Peacock Kay and Mary Rainforth. Esther was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Ester Kay, daughter of John Peacock Kay, age 3, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 2 April 1871 living in Amberley Grove, Leeds, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Estar Kay, daughter of John Kay, age 13, scholar, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Raydale Grange, Bainbridge, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Esther Kay, daughter of John Kay, unmarried, age 23, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Raydale Grange, Bainbridge. She was enumerated as Esther Kay, servant in household of Frederick William Foster, single, age 30, housemaid, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Beauworth Road, Hawes, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Esther Kay, daughter of Mary Kay, single, age 43, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in West End, Askrigg, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Esther Kay, help to Juliana Dent Firby, age 53, single, born in Rainton, Yorkshire.

     Ethel Kay was born before 1 April 1880 in Leeds, Yorkshire; (1881 census index suggests birth in Rainton.) She was the daughter of William Kay and Mary Ann Driver. Ethel was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Park Cross Street, Leeds, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ethel Kay, daughter of William Kay, unmarried, age 1, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Ethel was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 28 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ethel Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 11, scholar, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Ethel was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Shop @ 36 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ethel Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 21, dressmaker, own account, working at home, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Ethel was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in 52 & 54 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ethel Kay, daughter of William Kay, age 31, single, dressmaker, own account, working at home, born in Leeds, Yorkshire.

     Frances Jane Kay was born on 31 March 1905 in Carlton Miniott, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of George Willie Kay and Lydia Simpson. Frances was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in Carlton Miniott. She was enumerated as Frances Jane Kay, grandaughter of John Simpson, age 6, born in Carlton Miniott, Yorkshire. She lived in Branch Hotel, Shipley, Yorkshire, on 22 July 1933. She was a manageress (café) on 22 July 1933. As of 22 July 1933 her married name was Smith. She married Harold Smith, son of Robert Forster Smith, on 22 July 1933 in Leeds South Register Office, Leeds, Yorkshire. Frances Jane Smith and Harold Smith lived in 65 Newlay Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire, on 29 September 1939. Frances Jane Kay was the official informant of the death of Lydia Kay on 10 February 1953 in General Infirmary, Leeds, Yorkshire. Frances Jane Kay lived in 65 Newlay Lane, Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire, on 10 February 1953. She died on 29 April 1959 in 65 Newlay Lane, Leeds, at age 54. Frances died of coronary thrombosis and fatty degeneration of liver.

     George Kay was christened on 22 August 1768 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. He was the son of John Kay and Sarah Jackson.

     George Kay was christened on 14 April 1812 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas-Charles Kay and Mary Cartman.

     George Willie Kay was born on 29 September 1884 in Rainton, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Kay and Helena Frances Jennings. George Willie Kay was christened on 23 November 1884 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire. George was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Rainton. He was enumerated as George W Kay, son of William Kay, age 6, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. George was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Village, Sandhutton, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as George Kay, servant to George Winn, single, age 16, joiner (apprentice), worker, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. He lived in Rainton on 15 November 1902. He was a joiner on 15 November 1902. He married Lydia Simpson, daughter of John Simpson and Jane Bramley, on 15 November 1902 in Register Office, Ripon, Yorkshire. George Willie Kay lived in 18 & 20 Holly Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, on 19 February 1924. He was a builders foreman on 19 February 1924. He died on 19 February 1924 in Harrow Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, at age 39. Inquest held 21 February 1924. George died by committing suicide by coal gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning. No evidence as to the state of his mind at the time.

     Helena Kay also went by the name of Lena. She was born on 28 May 1886 in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Helena Frances Jennings. Helena Kay was christened on 18 July 1886 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire. Helena was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Helena Kay, daughter of William Kay, age 4, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Helena was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Helena Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 14, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Helena was also recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Thornton Watlass, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Helena Kay, visitor to Thomas Auton, single, age 15, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. She witnessed the marriage of Julian Thompson and Emily Frances Kay on 20 August 1906 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby. Helena was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in Silverdene, Bercta Road, Eltham, London. She was enumerated as Helena Kay, sister of Herbert Kay, age 24, single, born in Rainton, Thirsk, Yorkshire. She lived in Rainton on 22 December 1917. As of 22 December 1917 her married name was Kennett. She married Edward Arthur Kennett, son of George Kennett and Elizabeth Mary Ann Harris, on 22 December 1917 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby. Helena Kennett lived in Braham, Ray Park Avenue, Maidenhead, Berkshire, on 11 January 1922. She died on 28 March 1974 in 12A Kelsey Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, at age 87. Helena died of carcinomatosis, basal cell carcinoma of anal canal with secondaries in abdomen & ischaemic heart disease.

     Sir Herbert Kay was a managing director (clothing) & industrial adviser. He was born on 1 June 1879 in Rainton, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Kay and Helena Frances Jennings. Herbert was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Village Street, Rainton, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Herbert Kay, son of William Kay, age 1, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Herbert was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Rainton. He was enumerated as Herbert Kay, nephew of George Ward, age 11, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Herbert was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in 19 Lawrence Street, Darlington, Co Durham. He was enumerated as Herbert Kay, visitor to Horatio T Taylor, single, age 21, draper assist, worker, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. He lived in 9A Margaret Street, London, on 27 December 1904. He married Edna Taylor, daughter of Horatio Tweddell Taylor and Eliza Turner, on 27 December 1904 in St. John's Parish Church, Darlington, Co Durham. Sir Herbert Kay lived in Silverdene, Bercta Road, Eltham, London, on 24 May 1909. He was the official informant of the death of Audrey Taylor Kay on 24 May 1909 in Silverdene, Bercta Road, Eltham. Herbert was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in Silverdene, Bercta Road, Eltham. He was enumerated as Herbert Kay, head of household, age 31, married, factory manager (wearing apparel), connected with retail drapery, worker, born in Rainton, Thirsk, Yorkshire. He was nominated as Executor of the Will of Horatio Tweddell Taylor on 15 March 1921; beneficiaries are daughter Edna Kay, son Percy Taylor, son Lawrence Taylor, son in law Herbert Kay and wife Lily Taylor. Sir Herbert Kay witnessed the marriage of Spencer Bernard Stock and Marjorie Taylor Kay on 18 June 1935 in St Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Sidcup, Kent. Sir Herbert Kay lived in 41 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, on 18 June 1935. He was awarded a C.B.E. (Civil Division) in King's Birthday Honours as Chairman of the Great Marlborough Street Juvenile Advisory Committee and Secretary of the London Employers' Association on 23 June 1936. He was a industrial adviser & secretary to employers trade organisations on 29 September 1939. He and Edna Kay lived in 41 Station Road, Sidcup, on 29 September 1939. Sir Herbert Kay was appointed a Knight Batchelor in King's Birthday Honours as General Secretary, Wholesale Clothing Manufacturers' Federation of Great Britain on 13 June 1946. He died on 11 January 1957 in 46 Shelley Road, Worthing, West Sussex, at age 77. Herbert died of progressive cerebral vascular disease. He was cremated in January 1957. His ashes were interred on 2 March 1957 in Chislehurst Cemetery, Kent; Location in cemetery = Space 79, Section A
Monumental inscription:-
In Loving Memory of
our darling daughter
Edna Joan Taylor Kay
died September 3rd 1939
aged 23 years
"Only sweet memories left"
also Joan's father
Sir Herbert Kay, C.B.E.
died January 11th 1957
aged 77 years
and Joan's mother
Lady Edna Kay
died July 1st 1972
aged 91 years.

     Horace William Kay was born on 29 January 1906 in Rainton, Yorkshire. He was the son of Walter Arthur Kay and Mary Maria Fox. Horace William Kay was christened on 4 March 1906 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire. Horace was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in Bay Horse Inn, Rainton, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Horace Kay, son of Mary Kay, age 5, born in Rainton, Thirsk, British nationality.

     Horace William Kay was born before 1 April 1888 in Keighley, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Kay and Mary Ann Driver. Horace was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 28 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Horace William Kay, son of William Kay, single, age 3, born in Keighley, Yorkshire. Horace was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Shop @ 36 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Horace Kay, son of William Kay, single, age 13, born in Keighley, Yorkshire.

     Jane Kay was born on 17 December 1861 in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Margaret Blanchard. Jane was recorded in the census of 2 April 1871 living in Bay Horse Inn, Rainton, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Jane Kay, daughter of William Kay, age 9, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. She witnessed the marriage of John Nelson and Mary Ann Kay on 5 November 1877 in Parish Church, Sharow, Yorkshire. Jane was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Bay Horse Inn, Village Street, Rainton, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Jane Kay, daughter of William Kay, unmarried, age 19, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. As of 1 September 1883 her married name was Hosley. She married William Hosley, son of David Hosley, on 1 September 1883 in St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire. Jane was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 35 Scargill Street, Dewsbury, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Jane Hosley, wife of William Hosley, married, age 29, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Jane was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in 31 Scargill Street, Dewsbury, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Jane Hosley, wife of William Hosley, married, age 40, born in Sharrow, Yorkshire. Jane was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in 2 Waverley Street, Thornhill, Dewsbury, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Jane Hosley, wife of William Hosley, age 49, married 27 years, 9 children 6 still living 3 who have died, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. She died after 23 June 1915.