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William Charles DRAYSON 1882 – 1916

[William is listed on the War Memorial at Lynsted, near Faversham and at Woodnesborough].


1.    William Charles DRAYSON, born Dec 1882 in Eastry (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 Visitor with MILES family, Drainless Drove, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1901 Agricultural Labourer, Corporal G/3969 - 6th Btn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), died 18 Mar 1916 Killed in Action, commemorated at Loos Memorial - Panel 15 to 19.

       He married Lily May WEAVER, 2 Jun 1906 at All Saints, Stourmouth (Kent), born Abt 1885, died Sep 1912 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 27.


Parents

2.    Robert Henry DRAYSON, born Jun 1858 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1881 Gardener, occupation 1891 Gardener (Domestic), occupation 1901 Market Gardener, died Dec 1918 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 60. He married Sarah Jane HAMMOND, also known as "Jane", 25 Dec 1878 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Ellen (Emily) DRAYSON, born Abt 1879 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  ii         Robert Hammond DRAYSON, born Abt 1880 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 Visitor with MILES family, Drainless Drove, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1901 Agricultural Labourer.

       1.        iii        William Charles DRAYSON, born Dec 1882 in Eastry (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 Visitor with MILES family, Drainless Drove, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1901 Agricultural Labourer, Corporal G/3969 - 6th Btn. The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), died 18 Mar 1916 Killed in Action, commemorated at Loos Memorial - Panel 15 to 19. He married Lily May WEAVER, 2 Jun 1906 at All Saints, Stourmouth (Kent).

                  iv        Gertrude DRAYSON, born Abt 1885 in Eastry (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent).

                  v         Herbert DRAYSON, born Abt 1888 in Eastry (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 Visitor with MILES family, Drainless Drove, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1901 Agricultural Labourer.

                  vi        Richard DRAYSON, born Abt 1890 in Eastry (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  vii       Rosa DRAYSON, born Abt 1892 in Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  viii      Lucy DRAYSON, born Abt 1894 in Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  ix        Harry DRAYSON, born Abt 1896 in Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  x         Frederick DRAYSON, born Abt 1897 in Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  xi        Alice DRAYSON, born Abt 1898 in Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  xii       Maude DRAYSON, born Abt 1899 in Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).

3.    Sarah Jane HAMMOND, also known as "Jane", born Abt 1860 in Faversham (Kent), census 1871 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent).


Grandparents

4.    Charles DRAYSON, born Abt 1812 in Barham (Kent), baptized 14 Jun 1812 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1841 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1861 Market Gardener, occupation 1871 Market Gardener of 10 acres, occupation 1881 Market Gardener of 11 acres, occupation 1891 Market Gardener, died Mar 1900 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 87. He married (1) Ellen CHAWNER, 28 Feb 1837 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent), born Abt 1815 in Sevenoaks (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), died Dec 1872 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 57. He married (2) Louisa THOMAS (nee TAYLOR), [Widow of Isaac THOMAS] , 22 Jun 1878 at Eastry Register Office (Kent), born Abt 1826 in Staple (Kent), census 1881 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), died Jun 1897 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 72.

                             Children:

                  i          Frances DRAYSON, born Abt 1838 in Kent, census 1841 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  ii         Ellen DRAYSON, born Abt 1839 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  iii        Sarah DRAYSON, born 1841 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  iv        Charles W. DRAYSON, born Abt 1843 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1861 Gardener, died Jun 1917 in Eastry RD (Kent) – Aged 74.

                  v         Elizabeth DRAYSON, born Abt 1844 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  vi        John Chawner DRAYSON, born Mar 1846 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), died Mar 1896 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 50.

                  vii       Emily DRAYSON, born 1847 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), died 1940. She married (1) Robert BURCH, Jun 1866, born 14 Dec 1834 in Woodnesborough (Kent), baptized 18 Jan 1835 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1841 at New Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1861 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1881 Traction Engine Driver, died 10 Jun 1899, buried 15 Jun 1899 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent). She married (2) Ralph SWAIN, 6 Apr 1901 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  viii      Ruth DRAYSON, born 1850 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  ix        Mary Ann DRAYSON, born Abt 1852 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  x         Alice DRAYSON, born Abt 1853 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  xi        Harriett DRAYSON, born Abt 1855 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  xii       Rosa DRAYSON, born Abt 1857 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent).

       2.        xiii      Robert Henry DRAYSON, born Jun 1858 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1881 Gardener, occupation 1891 Gardener (Domestic), occupation 1901 Market Gardener, died Dec 1918 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 60. He married Sarah Jane HAMMOND, also known as "Jane", 25 Dec 1878 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent).

                  xiv      Phoebe Janet DRAYSON, born Abt 1860 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent).

5.    Ellen CHAWNER, born Abt 1815 in Sevenoaks (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), died Dec 1872 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 57.


6.    Robert HAMMOND, born Abt 1836 in Wingham (Kent), census 1871 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1871 Storeman, occupation 1881 Licensed Victualler. He married Mary Ann GLYDE, 10 Apr 1860 at St Mary of Charity, Faversham (Kent).

                             Children:

       3.        i          Sarah Jane HAMMOND, also known as "Jane", born Abt 1860 in Faversham (Kent), census 1871 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Drakes Cottage, West Street, Stourmouth (Kent), census 1901 at White Post, Beacon Lane, Woodnesborough (Kent). She married Robert Henry DRAYSON, 25 Dec 1878 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent).

7.    Mary Ann GLYDE, born Abt 1834 in Abbotts Wootton (Dorset), baptized 27 Jan 1834 at St. Candida and the Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), census 1841 at Abbotts Wootton, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), census 1871 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent).


Great-Grandparents

8.    Daniel Tapsall DRAYSON, also known as Daniel Drayson TAPSALL, born Abt 1774 in Eastry (Kent), baptized 10 Jul 1774 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent), [Illegitimate son of Mary TAPSALL], census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1851 Agricultural Labourer. He married Mercy QUESTED.

                             Children:

                  i          Thomas Head DRAYSON, born 1804, baptized 20 Sep 1804 at St Mary Magdalene, Denton (Kent), died Mar 1902 in Eastry RD (Kent) – Age given as 99.

                  ii         Mary Ann DRAYSON, born Abt 1807, baptized 23 Aug 1807 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  iii        Sarah Head DRAYSON, born 1808, baptized 1 Jan 1809 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent).

                  iv        John Quested DRAYSON, born Abt 1810, baptized 28 Dec 1810 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), died Jun 1872 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 61.

       4.        v         Charles DRAYSON, born Abt 1812 in Barham (Kent), baptized 14 Jun 1812 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1841 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1861 Market Gardener, occupation 1871 Market Gardener of 10 acres, occupation 1881 Market Gardener of 11 acres, occupation 1891 Market Gardener, died Mar 1900 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 87. He married (1) Ellen CHAWNER, 28 Feb 1837 at St Mary, Woodnesborough (Kent), born Abt 1815 in Sevenoaks (Kent), census 1841 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1861 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1871 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), died Dec 1872 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 57. He married (2) Louisa THOMAS (nee TAYLOR), [Widow of Isaac THOMAS] , 22 Jun 1878 at Eastry Register Office (Kent), born Abt 1826 in Staple (Kent), census 1881 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1891 at Church Gate Farm, Woodnesborough (Kent), died Jun 1897 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 72.

                  vi        Rebecca DRAYSON, born Abt 1814, baptized 25 Sep 1814 at Ss Mary & Ethelburga, Lyminge (Kent).

                  vii       Daniel DRAYSON, born Abt 1818 in Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1851 Fruiterer, died Dec 1889 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 71.

9.    Mercy QUESTED, born Abt 1778 in Barham (Kent), baptized 24 Jan 1779 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), died Jun 1855 in Eastry RD (Kent).


14.  John GLYDE, born Abt 1808 in Winsham (Somerset), census 1841 at Abbotts Wootton, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), census 1861 in Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), occupation 1841 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1861 Land Proprietor, died Sep 1867 in Faversham (Kent) - Aged 59. He married Maria .......

                             Children:

       7.        i          Mary Ann GLYDE, born Abt 1834 in Abbotts Wootton (Dorset), baptized 27 Jan 1834 at St. Candida and the Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), census 1841 at Abbotts Wootton, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), census 1871 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), census 1881 at "Royal Oak", Marshborough, Woodnesborough (Kent). She married Robert HAMMOND, 10 Apr 1860 at St Mary of Charity, Faversham (Kent).

                  ii         Sarah GLYDE, born Abt 1836 in Dorset, baptized 1 Apr 1836 at St. Candida and the Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), census 1841 at Abbotts Wootton, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset).

                  iii        Anne Maria GLYDE, born 1838, baptized Jul 1838 at St. Candida and the Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset). [Not with the rest of the family for the 1841 census, but no death or burial found].

                  iv        William GLYDE, born 1840 in Dorset, census 1841 at Abbotts Wootton, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset).

15.  Maria ............, born Abt 1800 in Thorncombe Beer (Devon), census 1841 at Abbotts Wootton, Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), census 1861 in Whitchurch Canonicorum (Dorset), census 1871 at The Street, Woodnesborough (Kent), died Jun 1877 in Eastry RD (Kent) - Aged 77.


Great-Great-Grandparents

16.  [Unknown] DRAYSON. Partner Mary TAPSALL, not married.

                             Children:

       8.        i          Daniel Tapsall DRAYSON, also known as Daniel Drayson TAPSALL, born Abt 1774 in Eastry (Kent), baptized 10 Jul 1774 at St Mary, Eastry (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), occupation 1851 Agricultural Labourer. He married Mercy QUESTED.

17.  Mary TAPSALL.


18.  John QUESTED. He married Sarah HEAD, 14 Oct 1760 at St Mary Brabourne (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Sarah Head QUESTED, born 1761, baptized 29 Nov 1761 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  ii         Stephen QUESTED, born 20 Nov 1762 in Brabourne (Kent), baptized 4 Mar 1763 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  iii        John QUESTED, born 1764, baptized 6 May 1764 at St Mary, Smeeth (Kent).

                  iv        Mary QUESTED, born 1765, baptized 3 Nov 1765 at St Mary, Smeeth (Kent).

                  v         James QUESTED, born Abt 1767, baptized 15 Feb 1767 at St Mary, Smeeth (Kent).

                  vi        Richard QUESTED, born 1769, baptized 4 Jun 1769 at St Mary, Smeeth (Kent), died 1772.

                  vii       Edward QUESTED, born 1770, baptized 7 Nov 1770 at St Mary, Smeeth (Kent).

                  viii      Martha QUESTED, born 1772, baptized 22 Apr 1772 at St Mary, Smeeth (Kent).

                  ix        Richard Head QUESTED, born 1773, baptized 2 Nov 1773 at St Mary, Smeeth (Kent).

                  x         Matthew QUESTED, born 1775, baptized 29 Aug 1775 at St Martin, Wootton (Kent).

                  xi        Robert QUESTED, born 1776, baptized 27 Aug 1776 at St Martin, Wootton (Kent), died 1776.

       9.        xii       Mercy QUESTED, born Abt 1778 in Barham (Kent), baptized 24 Jan 1779 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1851 at Marshborough, near Woodnesborough (Kent), died Jun 1855 in Eastry RD (Kent). She married Daniel Tapsall DRAYSON, also known as Daniel Drayson TAPSALL.

                  xiii      Catherine QUESTED, born 1781, baptized 2 Nov 1781 at St Mary Magdalene, Denton (Kent).

                  xiv      Thomas QUESTED, born 1783, baptized 4 Mar 1783 at St Mary Magdalene, Denton (Kent).

                  xv       Ann QUESTED, born 1783, baptized 4 Mar 1783 at St Mary Magdalene, Denton (Kent), died Bef 1786.

                  xvi      Ann QUESTED, born 1786, baptized 13 Aug 1786 at St Mary Magdalene, Denton (Kent).

19.  Sarah HEAD.



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