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     Helen Clara Powell was born on 1 January 1866 in Mill Street, Calne, Wiltshire. She was the daughter of Thomas Powell and Helen Louisa Downham. Helen was recorded in the census of 2 April 1871 living in New Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire. She was enumerated as Helen C Downham, granddaughter of Charles Downham, unmarried, age 5, scholar, born in Calne, Wiltshire.

     James Powell was a carpenter.

     Thomas Powell was born before 3 September 1830. He was the son of James Powell. Thomas Powell lived in Chippenham, Wiltshire, on 2 September 1863. He was a miller on 2 September 1863. He married Helen Louisa Downham, daughter of Charles Downham and Louisa Flukes, on 2 September 1863 in St Augustine the Less Parish Church, Bristol.

     Dorothy Margaret Power was born on 16 June 1931 in 50 Kingston Hill, Kingston, Surrey. She was the daughter of George Frederick Power and Susan Margaret Benson. Dorothy Margaret Power married Peter Noel Stock, son of Stephen Rankin Stock and Olive May Cornick, on 15 July 1955 in Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, Cambridge. Dorothy Margaret Power was 2824571 J/T (w) W.R.A.F. on 15 July 1955 in R.A.F. Station, Duxford, Cambridgeshire. As of 15 July 1955 her married name was Stock. She died on 2 July 2001 in Havant War Memorial Hospital, Havant, Hampshire, at age 70. She was cremated on 11 July 2001 in Portchester Crematorium, Portchester, Fareham, Hampshire, at 2.30 p.m.

     George Frederick Power was a qualified chemist M.P.S. He married Susan Margaret Benson. George Frederick Power died before 15 July 1955.

     George Isaac Pratt married Susanna Haslope, daughter of Lancelot Haslope and Harriet Stock, in 1829. George Isaac Pratt witnessed the marriage of George Price Simcox and Jemima Haslope on 15 November 1837 in Parish Church, Northfield, Worcestershire.

     Ann Prince was christened on 6 November 1775 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Francis Prince and Elizabeth Appleton.

     Elizabeth Prince was a farmer. She was christened on 2 October 1781 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Francis Prince and Elizabeth Appleton. As of 12 October 1805 her married name was Turner. Elizabeth Prince married Richard Turner on 12 October 1805 in Parish Church, Topcliffe. Elizabeth was recorded in the census of 6 June 1841 living in Dishforth, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Elizabeth Turner, age 60, born in Yorkshire. Elizabeth was recorded in the census of 30 March 1851 living in Dishforth. She was enumerated as Elizabeth Turner, head of household, widow, age 71, farmer of 134 acres employs 2 labourers, born in Dishforth, Yorkshire. Elizabeth was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Dishforth. She was enumerated as Elizth Turner, head of household, widow, age 80, annuitant, born in Dishforth, Yorkshire. She died on 9 March 1868 in Dishforth at age 86. Elizabeth died of pleurisy. She was buried on 13 March 1868 in Parish Church, Topcliffe.

     Francis Prince married Elizabeth Appleton on 21 June 1773 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire.

     Francis Prince was christened on 4 April 1774 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. He was the son of Francis Prince and Elizabeth Appleton.

     Henry Prince was christened on 2 January 1784 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. He was the son of Francis Prince and Elizabeth Appleton. Henry Prince married Mary (?) Henry was recorded in the census of 6 June 1841 living in Dishforth, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Henry Prince, age 55, farmer, born in Yorkshire. He witnessed the marriage of William Kettlewell and Tabitha Turner on 20 July 1846 in Parish Church, Topcliffe. Henry Prince was a farmer on 19 April 1849. He was the official informant of the death of Richard Turner on 28 August 1850 in Dishforth. Henry Prince lived in Dishforth on 28 August 1850. Henry was recorded in the census of 30 March 1851 living in Dishforth. He was enumerated as Henry Prince, head of household, widower, age 67, freeholder farmer 300 acres employs 2 labourers, born in Dishforth, Yorkshire. He married Jane (?) Henry was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Dishforth. He was enumerated as Henry Prince, head of household, married, age 79, farmer of 18 acres employing 1 man, born in Dishforth, Yorkshire. Henry was recorded in the census of 2 April 1871 living in Dishforth. He was enumerated as Henry Prince, head of household, married, age 87, retired farmer, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. He was a landed proprietor on 8 July 1873. He died on 8 July 1873 in Dishforth at age 89. Henry died of bronchitis (3 months) and senectus.

     William Prince was christened on 4 May 1777 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. He was the son of Francis Prince and Elizabeth Appleton.

     Fanny Prior was born before 27 September 1847 in East Stratton, Hampshire. She was the daughter of James Prior. Fanny Prior lived in North Walls, Winchester, on 26 September 1868. She married James Steel, son of Henry Steel and Ellen Martha Melsom, on 26 September 1868 in St John's Parish Church, Winchester. As of 26 September 1868 her married name was Steel. Fanny was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Bradley Cottages, Micheldever, Hampshire. She was enumerated as Fanny Steel, wife of James Steel, married, age 33, born in East Stratton, Hampshire. Fanny was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Old Grange Lodge, Micheldever, Hampshire. She was enumerated as Fanny Steel, wife of James Steel, married, age 43, born in East Stratton, Hampshire. Fanny was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in 130 Highway, Micheldever, Hampshire. She was enumerated as Fanny Steel, wife of James Steel, married, age 53, born in East Stratton, Hampshire. Fanny was recorded in the census of 2 April 1911 living in Highway, Micheldever, Hampshire. She was enumerated as Fanny Steel, wife of James Steel, age 63, married 41 years, 10 children 8 still living and 2 who have died, born in East Stratton, Hampshire.

     James Prior was a gardener.

     Mary Pullan was born before 3 April 1839 in Crowle, Lincolnshire. She was the daughter of Robert Pullan. Mary was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Brewery Cottage, Langthorpe, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Mary Pullan, daughter of Robert Pullan, unmarried, age 22, dress maker, born in Crowle, Lincolnshire. She married James Turner, son of Thomas Turner and Sarah Appleton, on 10 March 1864 in Parish Church, Kirby on the Moor, Yorkshire. As of 10 March 1864 her married name was Turner. Mary was recorded in the census of 2 April 1871 living in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Mary Turner, wife of James Turner, married, age 32, born in crowle, Lincolnshire. Mary was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in 20 Thompson's Buildings, Leeds, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Mary Turner, wife of James Turner, married, age 38, dressmaker, born in Elland, Lincolnshire.

     Robert Pullan was a malster. Robert was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Brewery Cottage, Langthorpe, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Robert Pullan, head of household, married, age 48, malster, born in East Lound, Lincolnshire.

     Mary Rainforth Marriage Certificate quotes father as Miles Rainforth, farmer but all evidence suggests her mother never married. Witnesses Richard & Hannah Rainforth look to have been mother's siblings. She was christened on 3 August 1817 in Great Ayton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Miles Rainforth and Mary Rainforth. Mary Rainforth married John Peacock Kay, son of John Kay and Mary Peacock, on 28 March 1840 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. As of 28 March 1840 her married name was Kay. Mary was recorded in the census of 6 June 1841 living in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Mary Kay, age 20, born in Yorkshire. Mary was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Mary Kay, wife of John Peacock Kay, married, age 43, stone mason's wife, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Mary was recorded in the census of 2 April 1871 living in Amberley Grove, Leeds, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Mary Kay, wife of John Kay, married, age 53, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Mary was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Raydale Grange, Bainbridge, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Mary Kay, wife of John Kay, married, age 63, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Mary was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Raydale Grange, Bainbridge. She was enumerated as Mary Kay, housekeeper in household of Frederick William Foster, widow, age 73, housekeeper, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Mary was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Beauworth Road, Hawes, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Mary Kay, head of household, widow, age 83, boarding house keeper, own account, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. She died on 10 February 1906 in Wensleydale House, Hawes, Yorkshire, at age 88. Mary died of bronchitis.

     Mary Rainforth was a domestic servant. She was born on 3 June 1790. She was christened on 11 June 1790 in Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Mary was recorded in the census of 6 June 1841 living in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Mary Rainforth, age 50, housekeeper, born in Yorkshire. Mary was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Mary Rainforth, mother-in-law of John Peacock Kay, unmarried, age 70, formerly housekeeper, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. She died on 19 December 1862 in Rainton at age 72. Mary died of softening of brain.

     Miles Rainforth was a farmer. Miles was recorded in the census of 6 June 1841 living in Rainton, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Miles Rainforth, age 75, farmer, born in Yorkshire.

     John Rainger was a clerk in town clerk's office. He was born circa May 1857 in Brighton. He married Annie Robins Combs on 11 August 1879 in St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex. John was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in 3 Circus Street, Brighton, Sussex. He was enumerated as John Rainger, head of household, married, age 23, clerk (general), born in Brighton, Sussex. He died circa November 1890 in Fulham, London.