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     Born circa 1846 in Poole, DOR, ENG.² Matilda Clark was the daughter of Fanny Clark.¹ As of 1849, Matilda Clark was also known as Matilda Clark Polten.
     Matilda attended the wedding of James Sellers and Maria Polten in Poole, DOR, ENG, on Monday, 22 August 1870; James SELLERS, aged 22, Bachelor, Occupation: Brick-layer/Journeyman of King Street, Poole, DOR. Father: George SELLERS, Farm Labourer; and Maria POLTEN, aged 20, Spinster of King Street, Poole. Father: John POLTEN, a Groom. Witnesses: 'X' The mark of Adam ... and Matilda GRIFFEN.³
     Matilda Clark Polten married Christopher Müller on Monday, 31 August 1874 at Poole, DOR. The participants at the wedding were; James Sellers also attended; Christopher Müller, 33 years, Widower, Watch Maker, Residing Bowling Green Alley, Poole. Father: John Müller, a Watchmaker., & Matilda Clarke Polten, 27 years, Spinster, Residing: King Street, Poole. Father: John Polten, Coachman. Married ... by Certificate before me Henry Boothby Smith, Registrar. J. Slade Sup. Registrar. In the presence of James Sellers and Maria Spencer.⁴ Matilda Müller witnessed the Death of Fanny Clark on 25 December 1882 in Poole, DOR, ENG.⁵

     Born on Friday, 19 March 1915 in Michigan, USA.^2,1,3 Gerald H Sherwood was the son of Tunis D Sherwood and Ruth Sarah Smith.¹ His Social Security Number was 376-07-6450 before 1951 in Michigan. Gerald H Sherwood was residing before 29 January 1995 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, USA.³ Gerald died on 29 January 1995 in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, at age 79.³

     John Lawden was a Shoemaker in 1840 in Holborn.¹ John died on 6 August 1843 in Longfleet, DOR, ENG; 29 Years, Shoemaker, The mark 'X' of Mary Parsons in attendence Poole Union Workhouse. Registered Fourth of August 1843. H.B.Smith, Registrar.²

     Born on Wednesday, 11 March 1840 in Holborn, MDX, ENG.¹ Fanny Elizabeth Lawden was the daughter of John Lawden and Fanny Clark; her birth was mother, Fanny Lawden, formerly Clark of No.3 Great Saffron Hill on Saturday, 28 March 1840 in Holborn, MDX, ENG.

      The birth of Albert Lawden was registered in the March quarter of 1839 in the Holborn Registration District.¹ He was the son of John Lawden and Fanny Clark.

      The birth of Henry Lawden was registered in the December quarter of 1842 in the Holborn Registration District.¹ He was the son of John Lawden and Fanny Clark. In Poole, DOR, ENG, circa 1851 Henry Lawden was described as Deaf.²

      Thomas was baptised on 25 May 1862 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG.² He was the son of George Ayto and Harriet Green.²
     Thomas married, at age 25, Susan Lovock, daughter of (-?-) Lovock and Susan (-?-), on Tuesday, 7 June 1887 in Great Gonerby, LIN, ENG.¹ Thomas Ayto was an Ostler in 1901 in Grantham.³ Thomas died on 13 January 1907 in Great Gonerby, LIN, at age 44.⁴

     Born in 1858 in Swayfield, LIN, ENG.² Susan Lovock was the daughter of (-?-) Lovock and Susan (-?-).²
     Susan married Thomas Ayto, aged 25 , son of George Ayto and Harriet Green, on Tuesday, 7 June 1887 in Great Gonerby, LIN, ENG.¹

     Born in 1889 in Great Gonerby, LIN, ENG.¹ Elizabeth Ayto was the daughter of Thomas Ayto and Susan Lovock.¹

      The birth of Annie Mary Lovock was registered in the September quarter of 1883 in the Bourn Registration District.^3,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Ayto and Susan Lovock.² Annie was buried on 3 May 1892 in Great Gonerby, LIN, ENG. Annie Mary Lovock Ayto, aged 8 years.⁴

     Born circa April 1863 in Ropsley, LIN, ENG.² George Ayto was the son of William Ayto and Mary Bullock.¹ George was baptised on 21 June 1863 in Ropsley, LIN, LIN.³ He was an Ag Lab Shepherd circa 1881.
The marriage of George and Jane Ann Hackett was registered in the December quarter of 1889 in the Newark Registration District.⁴ George Ayto was a Shepherd circa 1891 in Hough-on-the-hill.⁵ He was a Horseman on a Farm in 1901 in Hough-on-the-hill.⁶ He was an Engine Driver between 1913 and 1921 in Ropsley.³
     George attended the wedding of George William Clark and Florence Hilda Ayto in Ropsley, LIN, LIN, on Thursday, 11 November 1920; George William Clark, 31, Bachelor, Labourer, residing Ropsley. Father: John Clark (deceased)., & Florence Hilda Ayto, 26, Spinster, residing Ropsley. Father: George Ayto. Witnesses: Millicent Ayto. William Dolby. George Ayto.³ George died on 25 March 1931 in Grantham, LIN, ENG.^1,7 George was buried on 28 March 1931 in Ropsley, LIN, LIN.^3,7
George Ayto's death was registered in March 1931 in the Grantham Registration District. March.⁸

     Born circa 1866 in Leeds, West Riding, YKS, ENG.² Jane Ann Hackett was the daughter of Henry Hackett and Ann (-?-).
The marriage of Jane and George Ayto was registered in the December quarter of 1889 in the Newark Registration District.³ Jane died on 20 October 1947 in Oasby, LIN, ENG.⁴ Jane was buried on 23 October 1947 in Ropsley, LIN, ENG.⁵ Her obituary was published on 24 October 1947.⁶
Jane Ann Ayto's death was registered in December 1947 in the an unknown place Registration District. December.⁷

     Born circa December 1890 in Hough-on-the-hill, Grantham, LIN, ENG.^1,2
The birth of Mary Emma Ayto was registered in the December quarter of 1890 in the Grantham Registration District.³ She was the daughter of George Ayto and Jane Ann Hackett.¹
     Mary married James William Handley on Thursday, 27 November 1913 in Ropsley, LIN, ENG, James William Handley, 25, Bachelor, Drayman. Residing Ropsley. Father: James Handley, a Labourer., & Mary Emma Ayto, 22, Spinster, residing Ropsley. Father: George Ayto, an Engine Driver. Witnesses: Henry Posnett. William Hayes Willows.⁴
The marriage of Mary and James William Handley was registered in the December quarter of 1913 in the Grantham Registration District.⁵
     Mary married Richard B Tuckwood in December 1918 in LIN, ENG.⁶ Mary Emma Ayto witnessed the burial of George Ayto on 28 March 1931 in Ropsley, LIN, LIN.^4,7 Mary Emma Ayto witnessed the Death of Jane Ann Hackett on 20 October 1947 in Oasby, LIN, ENG.⁸ Mary died on 17 October 1961 in Grantham, LIN, ENG.^9,10 Mary was buried after 17 October 1961 in Hough-on-the-hill, LIN, LIN.⁹ Her obituary was published on 20 October 1961.⁷

     Born in June 1850 in Holbeach Bank, LIN, ENG.^1,2 Alice Ann Fulcher was the daughter of John Fulcher and Susannah (-?-).¹
     Alice married, at age 22, Thomas Copeland, son of John Copeland and Sarah Ann(e) Ingram, on Friday, 16 May 1873 in Fleet, LIN, ENG, Thomas COUPLAND, 25, Bachelor, Labourer, Fleet. Father: John COUPLAND Deceased & Alice FULCHER, 23, Spinster, Fleet. Father: John FULCHER Labourer. After Banns. Thomas (X) mark, Alice fulcher signs. Witnesses: John COUPLAND & Susan Ann WOOLLEY.³

     Born in December 1851 in LIN, ENG.
The birth of Ann Ayto was registered in the December quarter of 1851 in the Newark Registration District.² She was the daughter of William Ayto and Ann Wallhead.¹ Ann was baptised on 4 January 1852 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG.³ Ann died on 28 March 1852 in Sedgebrook, LIN, LIN.¹ Ann was buried on 28 March 1852 in Sedgebrook, Grantham, LIN, ENG. 3 Months.⁴

     Born in 1876 in Fleet, LIN, ENG.² William was baptised on 20 February 1876 in Fleet, LIN, ENG.² He was the son of Thomas Copeland and Alice Ann Fulcher.
The marriage of William and Annie Meadows was registered in the June quarter of 1901 in the Holbeach Registration District.³

      Sedonia was baptised on 26 June 1853 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG; Sydonia Ayto.¹ She was the daughter of William Ayto and Ann Wallhead.¹
     Sedonia married, at age 22, William Carter on Thursday, 22 July 1875 in Sedgebrook, LIN, LIN.²
Sedonia Ayto's death was registered in the December quarter of 1880 in the Nottingham Registration District.³

     Born in July 1883 in Fleet, LIN, ENG.¹ Frederick Copeland was the son of William Copeland and Betsey Bee Whitelam. Frederick was christened on 22 July 1883 in Fleet, LIN, LIN.²
The birth of Frederick Copeland was registered in the September quarter of 1883 in the Holbeach Registration District.³ As of 2 April 1911, Frederick Copeland was also known as Frederick Coupland.⁴

     Born in 1883 in Fleet, LIN, ENG.² Samuel was christened on 1 July 1883 in Fleet, LIN, LIN.¹ He was the son of Thomas Copeland and Alice Ann Fulcher.¹

      As of circa May 1855, Rosie Ayto was also known as Rosa Ayto.² Born circa May 1855 in LIN, ENG.² Rosie was baptised on 27 May 1855 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG.¹ She was the daughter of George Ayto and Harriet Green.¹ Rosie died before 17 March 1856. Rosie was buried on 17 March 1856 in Sedgebrook, LIN, LIN. Rosa Ayto. 10 months.³

     Born in August 1889 in LIN, ENG.² George was baptised on 18 August 1889 in Fleet, LIN, ENG; George Copeland.¹ He was the son of Thomas Copeland and Alice Ann Fulcher.¹ George Coupland is commorated on the Roll of Honour - Interior Ref T6 - in 1916 in Fleet, LIN, ENG.³ George died on 12 July 1916 in FRA at age 26; In Memory of George Coupland Private 21495 2nd Bn., Lincolnshire Regiment
who died on Wednesday, 12th July 1916. Age 26.
Additional Information:      Son of Mrs. A. A. Coupland.
Commemorative Information
Memorial:      LOOS MEMORIAL, Pas de Calais, France
Grave Reference/
Panel Number:      Panel 31 to 34

Location:      Loos-en-Gohelle is a village about 5 kilometres north-west of Lens. The Loos Memorial forms the side and back of Dud Corner Cemetery where over 1,700 officers and men are buried, the great majority of whom fell in the Battle of Loos. Dud Corner Cemetery, which stands almost on the site of a German strong point, the Lens Road Redoubt, captured by the 15th (Scottish) Division on the first day of the battle, is located about 1 kilometre west of the village, on the N43, the main Lens to Bethune road. The Loos Memorial commemorates over 20,000 officers and men who fell in the area from the River Lys to the old southern boundary of the First Army, east and west of Grenay, and who have no known grave. It covers the period from the first day of the Battle of Loos to the date of the Armistice. On either side of the cemetery is a wall 15 feet high, to which are fixed tablets on which are carved the names of those commemorated. At the back are four small circular courts, open to the sky, in which the lines of tablets are continued, and between these courts are three semicircular walls or apses, two of which carry tablets, while on the centre apse is erected the Cross of Sacrifice.⁴

     Born circa February 1871 in Holbeach, LIN, ENG.¹ Elizabeth Coupland was the daughter of Joseph Martin Coupland and Rebecca Gott.

     Born circa December 1875 in Fleet, LIN, ENG.^1,4,5
The birth of William Martin Coupland was registered in the December quarter of 1875 in the Holbeach Registration District.¹ He was the son of William Coupland and Mary Ann Rossington.³
The marriage of William and Mary Anna Nicholson was registered in the June quarter of 1896 in the Wisbech Registration District.^6,7,8 William died on 22 December 1944. William was buried after 22 December 1944 in Fleet, ENG.⁹

     Born in September 1878 in Fleet, LIN, ENG.^2,3,1 George Fred Coupland was the son of William Coupland and Mary Ann Rossington.
     George married, at age 21, Eliza Ann Walton, daughter of William Walton and Eliza Ann (-?-), on Wednesday, 4 April 1900 in Whaplode, LIN, ENG.⁴
The marriage of George and Eliza Ann Walton was registered in the Jun quarter of 1900 in the Holbeach Registration District.⁵

     Born in 1884 in Fleet, LIN, ENG.¹ Matthew Coupland was the son of William Coupland and Mary Ann Rossington.

      Sarah was baptised on 17 November 1817 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG.² She was the daughter of Joseph Hayto and Ann Nap.¹

      Ann was christened on 22 January 1792 in Westborough, LIN, ENG.¹ As of 22 January 1792, Ann Nap was also known as Ann Knapp.¹ She was the daughter of John Knapp and Elizabeth Ward.^1,2
     Ann married, at age 23, Joseph Hayto, aged 25 , son of Anthony Hayto and Sarah Pepper, on Sunday, 5 November 1815 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG, Joseph Ayto & Ann Nap. both 'X' mark.³ Ann died before 9 November 1823 in Sedgebrook, LIN, LIN.⁴ Ann was buried on 9 November 1823 in Sedgebrook, LIN, LIN. Ann Ayto. 34 yrs.⁴

      Mary was baptised on 17 August 1821 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG.^2,1 She was the daughter of Joseph Hayto and Ann Nap.¹
     Mary married, at age 23, John Scoffield on Monday, 30 September 1844 in Sedgebrook, LIN, LIN, John Scoffield, Full age, bachelor, Servant, residing Sedgebrook. Father: Not recorded., & Mary Ayto, Full age, Spinster, residing Sedgebrook. Father: Joseph Ayto, Labouring Cottager.³

     Ann was buried on 28 August 1842 in Sedgebrook, Grantham, LIN, ENG. Infant.² Ann was baptised on 28 August 1842 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG.³ She was the daughter of Mary Ayto.¹

      Ann was christened on 26 September 1819 in Aubourn, LIN, ENG.² She was the daughter of William Wallhead and Ann Safford.²
The marriage of Ann and William Ayto was registered in the September quarter of 1839 in the Lincoln Registration District.³ In 1881 she was a Midwife in Denton.⁴ Ann was buried on 30 July 1897 in Sedgebrook, LIN, ENG. Ann Ayto. 24 Alford Street, Grantham. 78 years.⁵
Ann Ayto's death was registered in the September quarter of 1897 in the Grantham Registration District.⁶