George L. LAMBERT [Parents] was born ¹ 30 Sep 1865 ² in Kentish Town, St. Pancras, Middlesex, England ². He died from asphyxia from drowning. George married ⁴ Elizabeth Harriet PULLEN on 25 May 1889 ³ in Camberwell, Peckham, London, England ³.

George was counted in a census ⁵ 2 Apr 1871 in Camberwell, Lambeth, England. He was counted in a census ⁶ 3 Apr 1881 in Camberwell, Surrey, England. He was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁷ in Camberwell, London ⁷. He was counted in a census ⁸ 31 Mar 1901 in Camberwell, Peckham, London, England.

BIRTH: Born at 63 (53?) Prince of Wales Crescent, Kentish Town. Copy of certificate on file.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1871): Scholar.
(1881): Clerk.
(1889): Telegraphist.
(1891): Telegraphist, post office.
(1892): Civil Service Clerk, (telegraph).
(1901): Telegraphist.
(1916): Civil Servant.

ADDRESSES:
(1865): 63 (53?) Prince of Wales Crescent, Kentish Town.
(1871): 11 Radn[eo]r St, Camberwell, Lambeth, England.
(1881, 1889): 153 Commercial Road, Camberwell.
(1891): 33 Choumert Square, Peckham.
(1892): 33 Choumert Square, Peckham.
(1901): 27 Bellwood Road, Camberwell.

Elizabeth Harriet PULLEN [Parents] was born 25 May 1871 ¹ in Bermondsey, Surrey, England ¹. She died. Elizabeth married ³ George L. LAMBERT on 25 May 1889 ² in Camberwell, Peckham, London, England ².

Elizabeth was counted in a census 3 Apr 1881 ⁴ in Arundel, Sussex, England ⁴. She was counted in a census ⁵ 5 Apr 1891 in Camberwell, London. She was counted in a census ⁶ 31 Mar 1901 in Camberwell, Peckham, London, England.

BIRTH: Born 29 Weston Place, Bermondsey, Surrey. Copy of birth certificate on file.

Emma Matilda Pullen (Elizabeth's sister) was a witness at Elizabeth Harriet's marriage.

NOTE: Neither parents were shown as living with Elizabeth in the 1881 Census - she was living with her Grandmother, and her Aunt.

ADDRESSES:
(1871): 29 Western Place, Bermondsey, Surrey.
(1881): Park Place, Arundel, Sussex, England.
(1889): 139 Chadwick Road, Camberwell, London.
(1891): 33 Choumert Square, Peckham.
(1892): 33 Choumert Square, Peckham, London.
(1901): 27 Bellwood Road, Camberwell.

Joshua SMITH was born 1815/1820 ¹ in Hayland, Suffolk, England ¹. He died. Joshua married Ann WOLFE on 10 Dec 1843 ² in Saint Dunstan, Stepney, London, England ².

Joshua was counted in a census ³ 30 Mar 1851 in Chelmsford, Essex, England. He was counted in a census ⁴ 7 Apr 1861 in Mile End Old Town, Middlesex, England. He was counted in a census ⁵ 2 Apr 1871 in Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England. He was counted in a census 3 Apr 1881 ¹ in West Ham, Essex, England ¹.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1848): Carpenter
(1851): Carpenter.
(1861): Carpenter.
(1870): Builder.
(1871): Master Builder.
(1881): Master Builder (Employing 3 Men 1 Boy).

NOTE: Living with his wife, at the same address as his daughter and son-in-law in 1881 (from 1881 census).

ADDRESSES:
(1848): Moulsham, Chelmsford, Essex.
(1851): Baddow Lane, Chelmsford, Essex.
(1861): 17 *pay Street, Miled End Old Town, Middlesex.
(1871): 4 *aton Street, Plaistow, West Ham, Essex.
(1881): "Hope House", 154 Alexandra Street, Plaistow, West Ham, Essex.

DEATH: Possibly 4th quarter, 1890, W. Ham, vol 4a, page 60. Aged 73. Master Builder.

Ann WOLFE was born 1814 ¹ in Croydon, Surrey, England ¹. She died. Ann married Joshua SMITH on 10 Dec 1843 ² in Saint Dunstan, Stepney, London, England ².

Ann was counted in a census ³ 30 Mar 1851 in Chelmsford, Essex, England. She was counted in a census ⁴ 7 Apr 1861 in Mile End Old Town, Middlesex, England. She was counted in a census ⁵ 2 Apr 1871 in Plaistow, West Ham, Essex, England. She was counted in a census 3 Apr 1881 ¹ in West Ham, Essex, England ¹.

NOTE: Living with her husband, daughter and son-in-law in 1881 (from 1881 census).

ADDRESSES:
(1848): Moulsham, Chelmsford, Essex.
(1851): Baddow Lane, Chelmsford, Essex.
(1861): 17 *pay Street, Miled End Old Town, Middlesex.
(1871): 4 *aton Street, Plaistow, West Ham, Essex.
(1881): "Hope House", 154 Alexandra Street, Plaistow, West Ham, Essex.

Herbert Arthur LAMBERT [Parents] "Bert" was born 2 Jul 1892 ¹ in Peckham, Camberwell, London, England ¹. He died 9 May 1960 ² in Walthamstow, Essex, England ² from uraemia and carcenoma of the bladder and was buried 14 May 1960 ³ in Enfield Crematorium, Enfield, Middlesex, England ³. Bert married Julia Maud BUNGAY on 12 Jun 1916 ⁴ in Lambeth, London, England ⁴. The marriage ended in divorce.

Bert was counted in a census ⁵ 31 Mar 1901 in Camberwell, Peckham, London, England. He was cremated 14 May 1960 in Enfield Crematorium, , Middlesex, England. He had a will probated ⁶ 17 Jun 1960 in London, England.

Other marriages:

LEGGETT, Irene Margaret

BIRTH: Born at 33 Choumert Square, Peckham, London (home). Copy of birth certificate and copy of an entry of birth on file.

ADDRESSES:
(1892): 33 Choumert Square, Peckham, London.
(1901): 27 Bellwood Road, Camberwell.
(1916): 61 Hafton Road, Hither Green, London
(1933): 12, Cedars Road, Clapham.
(1936): 3 Elm Park Gardens, Selsdon, Surrey.
(1947-1952): 11 Park Hill Road, Chingford.
(1952-1960): 7, Queenswood Avenue, Walthamstow, London.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1916): Soldier.
(1933): Costing Clerk, fancy box factory.
(1936): Commercial Traveller (cardboard boxes).
(1957): Secretary.
(1960): Stationers Clerk.

Known to have had one child by previous marriage, possibly adopted.

DEATH: Died at Connaught Hospital, Walthamstow. Copy of death certificate on file. Family cremation card reads: "In loving memory of Herbert Arthur Lambert who passed away 9th. May 1960. Aged 67 years. Cremated at Enfield Crematorium."

CREMATION: Cremated at Enfield Crematorium and Garden of Remembrance.

Died intestate (2,484 pounds 8s 7d) left to I.M. Lambert.

Julia Maud BUNGAY [Parents] "Maud" was born ¹ 21 Sep 1886 ² in Lambeth, Surrey, England ². She died. Maud married Herbert Arthur LAMBERT on 12 Jun 1916 ³ in Lambeth, London, England ³. The marriage ended in divorce.

Maud was counted in a census 3 Apr 1891 ⁴ in Lambeth, London, England ⁴. She was counted in a census ⁵ 31 Mar 1901 in Lambeth, London, England.

NOTE: Was known as Maude (Margaret Clarke ([email protected]), pers. comm.). Known to have been still alive in February 1948 (Margaret Clarke, pers. comm.).

BIRTH: Original birth details from Margaret Clarke's family tree.

ADDRESSES:
(1891): 42 Holland Road, Lambeth, London.
(1901): 42 Holland Road, Lambeth, London.
(1916): 97 Loughborough Road, Lambeth, London.

Michael John CONNOR was born 1841/1851 in Co Kerry, Ireland. He died 30 Dec 1914 ¹ in Canning Town, Essex, England ¹ from chronic bronchitis and pulmonary congestion. Michael married Catherine HAYES on 1873 in Poplar, London, England.

Michael was counted in a census ³ 31 Mar 1901 ² in Bromley, London, England ².

NOTE: Was living with his son-in-law, Mark James Wade, in 1901.

Name given as Michael John Connor on his marriage registration in 1873.

Name given as Michael Connor on his wife's death certificate in 1886.

OCCUPATIONS:
Sailor (Captain?). (Mary Johnson, pers. comm.).
(1876): Joiner.
(1899): Carpenter.
(1901): Mechanic.
(1914): Ship's carpenter

ADDRESSES:
(1876): 17 Desart St, Bromley, Poplar.
(1899): 4 Hellington St, Bromley, London.
(1901): 4 Wellington Street, Bromley.
(1914): 19 Scott Street, Canning Town (place of death).

DEATH: Death certificate shows his name as John Connor, aged 66, but it also has a note that Catherine Wade (his daughter) produced a statutory declaration on 13th May 1915, showing that his name was "John Connor otherwise Michael O'Connor", and his age is "about 73".

Catherine HAYES [Parents] was born about 1849. She died 1 Jan 1886 ¹ in Poplar, Middlesex, England ¹ from phthisis pulmonatis (tuberculosis) and bronchitis. Catherine married Michael John CONNOR on 1873 in Poplar, London, England.

NOTE: Was thought to be Jewish, only had one child, and died during childbirth (Mary Johnson, pers. comm.).

ADDRESSES:
(1876): 17 Desart Street, Bromley, Poplar.
(1886): 17 Lodore Street, Bromley, Poplar.

Death certificate in 1886 shows her age as 36 years.

Charles Mark WADE [Parents] "Mark" was born 1851 in Stepney, London, England. He died after 1901. Mark married ² Ann Maria ANGEL on 10 Nov 1872 ¹ in Poplar, Middlesex, England ¹.

Mark was counted in a census 4 Apr 1881 ³ in West Ham, Essex, England ³. He was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁴ in West Ham, Essex, England ⁴. He was counted in a census ⁶ 31 Mar 1901 ⁵ in Bromley, London, England ⁵.

BIRTH: Age given as 30 on the 1881 census. Location of birth given as Shoreditch, London on in 1891 census.

NOTE: Christian name is registered as Charles on his child's birth certificate and on his marriage certificate, but registered as Mark on the child's marriage certificate. Used Charles on the 1881, 1891 and 1901 censuses.

Was most probably illiterate - signature on marriage certificate was an "X".

Was living with his daughter Eliza, at his son's house in 1901. His wife had died in 1895.

ADDRESSES:
(1872): Poplar.
(1877): "Prince Arthur", Plaistow. (possibly Prince Arthur Public House, 33 Woodstock St.). 1881 census checked - was not a resident at the Prince Arthur. Possibly a private house named Prince Arthur.
(1880): 43 Wouldham Street, Plaistow, Essex.
(1881): 14 Newton St, West Ham, Essex.
(1883): 6 Newton St, West Ham, Essex.
(1890-1891): 16 Newton St, West Ham, Essex.
(1893): 14 Newton Street, Canning Town, West Ham.
(1899): 7 Hellington St, Bromley, London.
(1901): 4 Wellington Street, Bromley.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1872): General dealer.
(1877): Carman.
(1880): Carman.
(1881): Carman.
(1883): Carman.
(1891): Carman.
(1893): Carman.
(1899): Iron Founder.
(1901): General Labourer.

Ann Maria ANGEL [Parents] "Maria" was born 1854 in Norfolk, England. She died 16 May 1895 ¹ in West Ham, Essex, England ¹ from peurperal eclampsia, two days after childbirth. Maria married ³ Charles Mark WADE on 10 Nov 1872 ² in Poplar, Middlesex, England ².

Maria was counted in a census 3 Apr 1881 ⁴ in West Ham, Essex, England ⁴. She was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁵ in West Ham, Essex, England ⁵.

BIRTH: Gave her age as 26 on the 1881 census.

Gave her name as Anne Maria Angel on her marriage certificate, but as Maria on her three children's birth certificate. Also used Maria on 1881 census, and Murah on the 1891 census.

Was most probably illiterate. Did not sign three of her children's birth certificates. Also did not sign her marriage certificate.

ADDRESSES:
(1872): Poplar.
(1877): "Prince Arthur", Plaistow. (possibly Prince Arthur Public House, 33 Woodstock Street, Plaistow). 1881 census records checked - was not a resident of the Prince Arthur hotel at this stage.
(1880): 43 Wouldham(?) Street, Plaistow, Essex.
(1881): 14 Newton St, West Ham, Essex.
(1883): 6 Newton St, West Ham, Essex.
(1890-1891): 16 Newton St, West Ham, Essex.
(1893): 14 Newton Street, Canning Town, West Ham.
(1895): 14 Newton St, West Ham, Essex.

DEATH: Died giving birth (Mary Johnson, pers. comm.). Died at home.

Walter RAYMENT [Parents] was born ¹ 1857 in Croydon, Surrey, England. He died ² 12 Sep 1938. Walter married Martha Jane PUGH on 3 Dec 1892 ³ in Fulham, Middlesex, England ³.

Walter was counted in a census ⁴ 7 Apr 1861 in Croydon, Surrey, England. He was counted in a census ⁵ 2 Apr 1871 in Croydon, Surrey, England. He was counted in a census 3 Apr 1881 ⁶ in London, Middlesex ⁶. He was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁷ in Kensington, London, England ⁷. He was counted in a census 31 Mar 1901 ⁸ in Fulham, London, England ⁸. He signed a will 26 Jan 1925 ⁸ in Fulham, London, England ⁸. He made a codcil dated 26 Jun 1929 ^{9, 10} in Hammersmith, England ^{9, 10}. He had a will probated 18 Oct 1938 ^{9, 10} in London, England ^{9, 10}. He left a legacy on ^{11, 12} 19 May 1970 at London, England.

BIRTH: Born in the 3rd. quarter of 1857.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1871): Servant.
(1881, 1891): Joiner.
(1892): Builder.
   Works Foreman.
(1901): Joiner.
(1925): Retired Foreman of Works.
(1932): Retired Civil Servant (from wife's probate records).

ADDRESSES:
(1861): Sumner Road, Croydon, Surrey.
(1871): Keens Road, Croydon, Surrey.
(1881): 31 Howland St, St Pancras, London, Middlesex, England.
(1891): 5 Queensberry Mews East, Kensington, London.
(1892): 15 Hartismere Road, Fulham, Middlesex.
(1901, 1918, 1938): 12 Homestead Road, Fulham, Middlesex.

WILL: (26 January 1925)
This is the last Will and Testament of me Walter Rayment of 12 Homestead Road Fulham SW6 retired Foreman of Works. I give everything of which I die possessed to my wife Martha Jane Rayment and appoint her sole Executirx. In the event however of my wife predeceasing me and my not making any other testamentary disposition I appoint Florence Amy Leggett and Lily Hoad Executrixes and Trustees of this my Will and desire them to make payment of all my past debts funeral and testamentary expenses as soon as convenient after my decease and give each of them a legacy of Fifty pounds free of duty as a slight recognition of their services. I give and bequeath to my Trustees all my household furniture and domestic and other effects of a like nature to permit my daughter Gladys Phoebe Rayment to have the use and enjoyment thereof for her life (subject however as hereinafter mentioned), my Trustees keeping the property insured against fire and in good repair it also being my wish that an Inventory of the furniture and effects shall be taken and a copy kept for reference later on. In the event of it being necessary to make other arrangements for my said daughter and it not being necessary to retain the whole of the household domestic and other effects I empower my Trustees to select there from what articles my daughter will require and give the following things to my nephews. To Robert Douglas Woodrow the portraits in oils in gold frames of his Great Grandfather James Stevens and his Uncle James Stevens, eight mahogany chairs, the best dinner service, the clock under glass shade with marble base and two china ornaments with square bases by Bauscher.  To Walter Render the best tea service. I should then like the rest of the things valued so that any of my relations can  buy at the valuation price. The articles not required by my daughter or disposed of are to be sold. The proceeds of sale to form part of my residuary estate. And as to all the rest of my estate and effects both real and personal and whether in possession reversion remainder or expectancy or over which I have any power of appointment I give devise and bequeath the same to my Executrix and Trustee upon trust to sell the same and invest the proceeds of such sale in trust securities or to retain my estate in its then state of investment as they shall think fit and to pay the income therefrom to my daughter for life. I rely upon my Trustees to do all in their power to look after my daughter and to see that she has a tranquil and peaceful life. And I empower them to employ someone to be with her and to look after her if they think it advisable either a relative or friend or stranger the question of remuneration to be one for my Trustees to decide. I should like my daughter to have out of the income a small amount of pocket money for her personal needs. If it is found necessary for my daughter to give up our present home and reside elsewhere it would be my wish that she should live with a relative. On the death of my said daughter I direct my Executrix and Trustee to sell the whole of my estate the proceeds of sale being applied in paying the following legacies all duty free. To Florence Amy Leggett Five Hundred pounds. To Lily Hoad Three hundred and fifty pounds. To Millie Knott Three hundred pounds. To Jonny Dawson Three hundred pounds. To Herbert William Render Two hundred pounds. To Walter Render One hundred and fifty pounds. In the event of any of the above legatees predeceasing me or my daughter I give the legacy to their children who shall survive me or my daughter. To Percy Render Fifty pounds To Ernest Render Fifty pounds. To William Pugh, Walter Pugh, Frederick Pugh and Henry Pugh or the survivors at my death Two hundred pounds to be divided equally between them. To Clara Henry Two hundred pounds. In the event of her predeceasing me or my daughter I give Clara Henry's legacy to her daughter Emma. To Ellen ___ Five hundred and fifty pounds but in the event of her predeceasing me or my daughter to her son ____ . I give the balance of my _____ estate to the Trustee who shall be administering my estate at the date of the death of my said daughter or the survivor of them absolutely. On the death of my Trustee Florence Amy Leggett I should like her son William Leggett to take his mother's place and Muriel Render to take the place of my other Trustee Lily Hoad on her death. I should like my deed box kept at the office of my Solicitors Mssrs Watson Sons & Room of Hammersmith or at their Bankers ____ box to have two keys one to be kept by the Trustees and the other by the said firm. I declare that if any beneficiary under this my Will disputes the validity thereof or of any of the dispositions thereunder the gift to him or her shall be forfeited and cease and be void accordingly. I revoke all Wills and testamentary  dispositions at any time heretofore made by me and declare this only to be  my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand this twenty sixth day of January One thousand nine hundred and twenty five.

Signed by the above named Walter Rayment - WALTER RAYMENT -  as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us all being present at the same time who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto set or scribed our names as Witnesses. _____ WATSON Solicitor, Hammersmith W6. EVA E WATSON ______ Hammersmith W6.

CODICIL: (26 June 1929)
THIS IS A CODICIL to the Will of me WALTER RAYMENT of 12 Homestead Road Fulham SW6, Retired Foreman of Works, which Will bears the date the twenty sixth day of January One thousand nine hundred and twenty five SUBJECT to the provisions contained in my said Will. I HEREBY REVOKE the gift to Walter Render of the best tea service and BEQUEATH the same to William Leggett and the legacy of One hundred and fifty pounds to the said Walter Render mentioned in my said Will is hereby reduced to the sum of Fifty pounds. I HEREBY increase the legacy given by my said Will to Florence Amy Leggett from Five hundred pounds to Six hundred pounds and the legacy given to Millie Knott from Three hundred pounds to Four hundred pounds. IN the event of Lily Hoad predeceasing me or my daughter I give a legacy of One hundred pounds to her son Douglas ON the death of the said Lily Hoad. I wish my niece Lucy Woodrow the wife of Robert Douglas Woodrow to take the place of Muriel Render mentioned in my said Will as a Trustee and residuary legatee AND in all other respects I confirm my said Will. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of June One thousand nine hundred and twenty nine - MARTHA J RAYMENT.

Signed and declared by the said Walter Rayment as and for a codicil to his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other (all being present at the same time) have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses - ______  ______ Solicitor, Hammersmith 6, Henry Morton, Richmond.

CODICIL: (10 November 1936)
This is a Codicil to the Will of me Walter Rayment, of 12 Homestead Road, Fulham, in the county of Middx, the said Will bearing date January 26th 1935.

I devise the following articles to be disposed of as under:

Silver Watch to Raymond Douglas Leggett
Gold Chain to William Albert Leggett
Gold Ring to Alfred Lane
Gold Locket to Edwin Victor Albert Leggett
Gold and Diamond Pin and
Silver Mount Walking Stick to Mr. Frank Lane
Ruby Tie Pin to Mr. Douglas Hoad
Remaining Tie Pin to Mr. Maurice Knott
Writing Desk to Mrs. E. Lane
Wearing Apparel to Mr. William Albert Joy

The estate duty to be paid pro-rata by the said recipients.

Signed W. Rayment, date Nov 10th 1936

Signed by the Testator in the presence of us both present at the same time who in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto set our names as Witnesses

L. F. M. Oliver of 11 Homestead Road, Housewife
Emily A. Pugh of 12 Homestead Road. Date Nov 10th 1936.

PROBATE: Granted to Florence Amy Leggett and Lily Hoad (wife of Charles Hoad). Effects: £2586 1s 2d.

Martha Jane PUGH [Parents] was born 11 Dec 1856 ^{1, 2} in Turnham Green, Middlesex, England ^{1, 2}. She died ³ 25 Feb 1932 in Fulham, Middlesex, England. Martha married Walter RAYMENT on 3 Dec 1892 ⁴ in Fulham, Middlesex, England ⁴.

Martha was counted in a census ⁵ 7 Apr 1861 in Chiswick, Middlesex, England. She was counted in a census ⁶ 2 Apr 1871 in Chiswick, England. She was counted in a census 3 Apr 1881 ¹ in Chiswick, Middlesex, England ¹. She was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁷ in Chiswick, Middlesex, England ⁷. She was counted in a census ⁸ 31 Mar 1901 in Fulham, London, England. She signed a will ^{9, 10, 11} 26 Jan 1925 in Fulham, London, England. She made a codcil dated 26 Jun 1929 ¹² in Hammersmith, England ¹².

BIRTH: Birth date supplied by Janet Hendry from data collected by Vic Joy, and confirmed on 1901 census. The 1891 census shows her birth place as Chiswick, Mdx.

NOTE: Gave her name as Jane on the 1871 and 1881 censuses, but Martha Jane on the 1891 and 1901 censuses. Was living with her mother in 1891.

ADDRESSES:
(1861): High Road, Chiswick.
(1871): Next door to "The Packhorse", Chiswick.
(1881): High Road The Farm, Chiswick, Middlesex, England.
(1891): 2 Chiswick Terrace, Chiswick, Middlesex.
(1892): 15 Hartismere Road, Fulham, Middlesex.
(1901, 1906, 1925, 1938): 12 Homestead Road, Fulham, Middlesex.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1871): Scholar.
(1891): Living on own means.

WILL: (26 January 1925)
This is the last Will and Testament of me Martha Jane Rayment of 12 Homestead Road Fulham SW6 wife of Walter Rayment. I give my daughter Gladys Phoebe Rayment my gold watch and diamond ring, my niece Maud Baker my wide gold bracelet with diamond and pearls, my niece Lily Hoad my diamond and sapphire ring, my niece Millie Knott my long gold brooch, my niece Fanny Dawson my gold ring with pearls and my niece Florence Amy Leggett my long gold watch chain and two ____ bracelets. I give everything else of which I die possessed to my said husband Walter Rayment and appoint him Sole Executor. In the event however of my husband predeceasing me and my not making any other testamentary disposition I appoint Florence Amy Leggett and Lily Hoad Executrixes and Trustees of this my Will and desire them to make payment of all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses as soon as convenient after my decease and give each of them a legacy of Fifty pounds free of duty as a slight recognition of their services. I give and bequeath to my Trustees all my household furniture and domestic and other effects of a like nature upon trust to permit my daughter Gladys Phoebe Rayment to have the use and enjoyment thereof for her life (subject however as hereinafter mentioned), my Trustees keeping the property insured against fire and in good repair it also being my wish that an Inventory of the furniture and effects shall be taken and a copy kept for reference later on. In the event of it being necessary to make other arrangements for my said daughter and it not being necessary to retain the whole of the household domestic and other effects I empower my Trustees to select there from what articles my daughter will require and give the following things to my nephews. To Robert Douglas Woodrow the portraits in oils in gold frames of his Great Grandfather James Stevens and his Uncle James Stevens, eight mahogany chairs, the best dinner service, the clock under glass shade with marble base and two china ornaments with square bases by Bauscher. To Walter Render the best tea service. I should then like the rest of the things valued so that any of my relations can  buy at the valuation price. The articles not required by my daughter or disposed of are to be sold. The proceeds of sale to form part of my residuary estate. And as to all the rest of my estate and effects both real and personal and whether in possession reversion remainder or expectancy or over which I have any power of appointment I give devise and bequeath the same to my Executrices and Trustee upon trust to sell the same and invest the proceeds of such sale in trust securities or to retain my estate in its then state of investment as they shall think fit and to pay the income therefrom to my daughter for life. I rely upon my Trustees to do all in their power to look after my daughter and to see that she has a tranquil and peaceful life. And I empower them to employ someone to be with her and to look after her if they think it advisable either a relative or friend or stranger the question of remuneration to be one for my Trustees to decide. I should like my daughter to have out of the income a small amount of pocket money for her personal needs. If it is found necessary for my daughter to give up our present home and reside elsewhere it would be my wish that she should live with a relative. On the death of my said daughter I direct my Executrices and Trustee to sell the whole of my estate the proceeds of sale being applied in paying the following legacies all duty free. To Florence Amy Leggett Five Hundred pounds. To Lily Hoad Three hundred and fifty pounds. To Millie Knott Three hundred pounds. To Jonny Dawson Three hundred pounds. To Herbert William Render Two hundred pounds. To Walter Render One hundred and fifty pounds. In the event of any of the above legatees predeceasing me or my daughter I give the legacy to their children who shall survive me or my daughter. To Percy Render Fifty pounds To Ernest Render Fifty pounds. To William Pugh, Walter Pugh, Frederick Pugh and Henry Pugh or the survivors at my death Two hundred pounds to be divided equally between them. To Clara Henry Two hundred pounds. In the event of her predeceasing me or my daughter I give Clara Henry's legacy to her daughter Emma. To Ellen ___ Five hundred pounds but in the event of her predeceasing me or my daughter to her son ____ . I give the balance of my _____ estate to the Trustee who shall be administering my estate at the date of the death of my said daughter or the survivor of them absolutely. On the death of my Trustee Florence Amy Leggett I should like her son William Leggett to take his mother's place and Muriel Render to take the place of my other Trustee Lily Hoad on her death. I should like my deed box kept at the office of my Solicitors Mssrs Watson Sons & Room of Hammersmith or at their Bankers ____ box to have two keys one to be kept by the Trustees and the other by the said firm. I declare that if any beneficiary under this my Will disputes the validity thereof or of any of the dispositions thereunder the gift to him or her shall be forfeited and cease and be void accordingly. I revoke all Wills and testamentary  dispositions at any time heretofore made by me and declare this only to be  my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand this twenty sixth day of January One thousand nine hundred and twenty five.

Signed by the above named Martha Jane Rayment - MARTHA JANE RAYMENT -  as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us all being present at the same time and in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto set or scribed our names as Witnesses. _____ WATSON Solicitor, Hammersmith W6. EVA E WATSON ______ Hammersmith W6.

CODICIL: (26 June 1929)
THIS IS A CODICIL to the Will of me MARTHA JANE RAYMENT of 12 Homestead Road Fulham SW6, Wife of Walter Rayment which Will bears the date the twenty sixth day of January One thousand nine hundred and twenty five SUBJECT to the provisions contained in my said Will. I HEREBY REVOKE the gift to Walter Render of the best tea service and BEQUEATH the same to William Leggett and the legacy of One hundred and fifty pounds to the said Walter Render mentioned in my said Will is hereby reduced to the sum of Fifty pounds. I HEREBY increase the legacy given by my said Will to Florence Amy Leggett from Five hundred pounds to Six hundred pounds and the legacy given to Millie Knott from Three hundred pounds to Four hundred pounds. IN the event of Lily Hoad predeceasing me or my daughter I give a legacy of One hundred pounds to her son Douglas ON the death of the said Lily Hoad. I wish my niece Lucy Woodrow the wife of Robert Douglas Woodrow to take the place of Muriel Render mentioned in my said Will as a Trustee and residuary legatee AND in all other respects I confirm my said Will. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty sixth day of June One thousand nine hundred and twenty nine - MARTHA J RAYMENT.

Signed and declared by the said Martha Jane Rayment as and for a codicil to her last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other (all being present at the same time) have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses - ______  ______ Solicitor, Hammersmith 6, Henry Morton, Richmond.

PROBATE: Granted 10th April 1932 to Walter Rayment (husband). Effects: £478 16s 9d.

Joseph RAYMENT was born 1826 in Buntington, Hertsfordshire, England. He died 3 Nov 1900. Joseph married Emma BAYNES on 1847 in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.

Joseph was counted in a census 1 Mar 1861 ¹ in Croydon, Surrey, England ¹. He was counted in a census ² 2 Apr 1871 in Croydon, Surrey, England. He was counted in a census ³ 3 Apr 1881 in Kensington, London, England. He was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁴ in Kensington, London, England ⁴. He had a will probated 7 May 1901 ⁵ in London, England ⁵.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1861): Coachman.
(1871): Servant
(1881): Coachman.
(1891): Coachman (domestic servant).
(1892): Annuitant.

ADDRESSES:
(1861): Sumner Road, Croydon, Surrey.
(1871): Keens Road, Croydon, Surrey.
(1881): 17 Queensbury Mews West, Kensington, London, Middlesex
(1891): 5 Queensberry Mews East, Kensington, London.
(1900): 15 Hartismere Rd, Fulham.

DEATH: Died at home, 15 Hartismere Rd, Fulham.

Emma BAYNES was born 1826 in Croydon, Surrey, England. She died 1911 ¹ in Fulham, London, England ¹. Emma married Joseph RAYMENT on 1847 in Hertford, Hertfordshire, England.

Emma was counted in a census ² 1 Mar 1861 in Croydon, Surrey, England. She was counted in a census ³ 2 Apr 1871 in Croydon, Surrey, England. She was counted in a census ⁴ 3 Apr 1881 in Kensington, London, England. She was counted in a census 5 Apr 1891 ⁵ in Kensington, London, England ⁵. She was counted in a census 31 Mar 1901 ⁶ in Fulham, London, England ⁶. She signed a will 15 Oct 1909 ⁶ in Fulham, London, England ⁶. She had a will probated 30 Jan 1912 ⁶ in London, England ⁶.

NOTE: Surname is a guess at this stage, until marriage certificate is received.

BIRTH: Birth place and date taken from 1891 census.

ADDRESSES:
(1861): Sumner Road, Croydon, Surrey.
(1871): Keens Road, Croydon, Surrey.
(1881): 17 Queensbury Mews West, Kensington, London, Middlesex
(1891): 5 Queensberry Mews East, Kensington, London.
(1901, 1909): 15 Hartismere Rd, Fulham, England.

OCCUPATIONS:
(1901): Living on own means.

WILL:  (15 October 1909)
This is the last will and testament of me EMMA RAYMENT of Number 15 Hartismere Road Fulham in the county of Middlesex widow. I hereby revoke all former wills and testamentary dispositions made by me. I appoint my daughters Emily Lucy Rayment and Emma Jane Rayment to be EXECUTORS and trustees of this my Will. Whereas my husband Joseph Rayment died on the 3rd day of November 1900 intestate possessed of the following property viz four freehold cottages known as numbers 1 3 5 and 7 Windmill Grove Croydon in the county of Surrey. And whereas the above mentioned four freehold cottages were purchased by my husband out of moneys belonging to me and forming part of my separate estate. And whereas after the death of my said husband my eldest son and the other members of my family entered into an agreement which is dated 30th day of March 1901 whereby it was agreed that the said cottages should belong to me absolutely my eldest son waiving what interest he had therein and I was thereby empowered to dispose of same and certain household furniture by my will amongst my children. And whereas I am also possessed of certain other property consisting of viz a freehold house known as number 15 Hartismere Road Fulham in the county of London and a leasehold house known as number 13 Homestead Road Fulham aforesaid. And whereas I advanced to my said son Joseph Henry Rayment on the 29th day of April 1903 on account of his share in my said property the sum of £60 in respect of which he was to pay me interest at the rate of four pounds per cent per annum from the date of such advance. And whereas on the 28th day of April 1903 I advanced to my same son another sum of £50 upon the same terms. And whereas no interest has been paid by my said son upon the said sums which still remain unpaid. And whereas on the 30th day of September 1897 I advanced to my son Walter Rayment to sum of £200 on account of his share in the said property with interest at the rate of £4 per cent per annum which was to be paid by him from the date of such advance. And whereas the said sum of £200 together with interest from the date of the advance and at the rate aforesaid is still remaining owing by my said son to me I give devise and bequeath all the said property comprised in and dealt with by the said agreement to my said executors and trustees Upon trust as soon as conveniently may be after my decease to sell call in and convert the same into money and after payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses to pay and divide the net proceeds of such sale calling in and conversion unto and equally between all my children the said Joseph Henry Rayment, Emily Lucy Rayment, Walter Rayment, Clara Money (the wife of Hugh Money), Alice Schmidt (the wife of Charles Schmidt), Emma Jane Rayment and Ellen Lavinia Lane (the wife of Frank Lane) but I direct that my said sons Joseph Henry Rayment and Walter Rayment are to bring into account or to pay to my said executors and trustees the said sums advanced to them by me with interest at the rate of £4 per cent per annum from the date of each advance before taking any share or interest under this devise and bequest. I also give devise and bequeath all the residue of my real and personal estate unto my said executors and trustees upon trust as soon as conveniently may be after my decease to sell call in and convert the same into money and after payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses to pay and divide the net proceeds of such sale calling in and conversion unto and equally between my said children but I direct that my said sons Joseph Henry Rayment and Walter Rayment are to bring into account the balance of the money owing by them and advanced by me as aforesaid or to pay the same with interest as aforesaid to my said executors and trustees before taking any interest or share under this devise and bequest unless the whole of the said debts and interest thereon have been paid and satisfied on the division under the first devise and bequest contained in this my will. I declare that the trustees for the time being of this my will shall have a discretionary power to postpone for such period as to them shall seem expedient the sale calling in or conversion of any part of my real or personal estate and I empower my trustees to pay the rents and income derived from my said estate until such conversion takes place equally between my said children subject to my said sons accounting for the said sums advanced to them by me and the interest thereon at the rate aforesaid. IN WITNESS whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of October one thousand nine hundred and nine - EMMA RAYMENT - Signed by the said Emma Rayment as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us both being present at the same time who at her request and in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses - ADELE VIRGINIE DUNN 14 Cromwell Mews South Kensington married woman - JEANETTE D. PEARSON 11 Cromwell Mews South Kensington Married woman.

On the 30th day of January 1912 Probate of this will was granted to Emily Lucy Rayment and Emma Jane Rayment the executrixes.