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     Charles William Wren was born in 1877 in Brighton, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Wren.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Brighton Parochael Schools, Rottingdean, Sussex, England, he was listed as an inmate.⁴ He married Laura Evelyn Bridger on 24 April 1909 in Holy Trinity, Worthing, Sussex, England, ter the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bridger and Jermina Wren. Charles was a gardener and his father was a deceased butcher but recorded as Christopher John Wren. Laura's father William Bridger was a ? Proprietor. Both gave their address as 20 Cobden Road.^5,6 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Hope Villa, Tesilla Place, Worthing, Sussex, England, Charles was a Gardener living with his wife and young daughter Evelyn in their two roomed home. Charles did not sign off the census sheet, could he not write? It was signed by Harry Thomas Tugmott who was he?⁷ Charles died before 1939.⁸

     Laura Evelyn Bridger was born about 1888. She married Charles William Wren, son of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders, on 24 April 1909 in Holy Trinity, Worthing, Sussex, England, ter the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Bridger and Jermina Wren. Charles was a gardener and his father was a deceased butcher but recorded as Christopher John Wren. Laura's father William Bridger was a ? Proprietor. Both gave their address as 20 Cobden Road.^1,2 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Hope Villa, Tesilla Place, Worthing, Sussex, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles William Wren.³

     Marjorie L Wren was born in 1915 in East Preston, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles William Wren and Laura Evelyn Bridger.

     Winifred Ada Wren was born on 26 May 1918 in East Preston, Sussex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles William Wren and Laura Evelyn Bridger. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 38 Cobden Road, Worthing, Sussex, England, she was listed as a great niece Ssters Eveyn and Winifred were staying with their Great uncle and great aunt Harry and Lilian Tugnutt and their two children Harry and Marjorie. Harry was a rural postman. The sisters mother was listed as being deceased.³ She married Charles Coleman in 1940 in Worthing, Sussex, England.⁴ Winifred died in 2008 in Worthing, Sussex, England.^5,6

     Charles Wren was born about 1840 in Brighton, Sussex, England. He was the son of Timothy Wren and Jane ...^1,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Timothy Wren.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 27 Cumberland Place, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Jane Wren Charles was an errand boy.⁴ He married Angelina Shoulders on 14 July 1862 in St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Timothy Wren and Jane Wren. Charles was a painter, his father Timothy Wren was a tailor. Angelins's father Stephen Shoulders was a labourer.^5,6,7 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Kelsey Cottages, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, Charles was a painter. The family had a soldiers wife as a lodger called Mary Brooks.⁸ Charles was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, Charles was a painter, his daughter Angelina was enumerated twice, she was also listed with her husband and four month old son. My guess is her mother was not well as she died the following year.⁹ His wife Angelina died on 1882 in Brighton, Sussex, England.¹⁰ Charles was listed inmate on the census of 31 March 1901 in Borough Asylum, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.¹¹

     Angelina Shoulders was born in 1843 in Brighton, Sussex, England.² She married Charles Wren, son of Timothy Wren and Jane ..., on 14 July 1862 in St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Timothy Wren and Jane Wren. Charles was a painter, his father Timothy Wren was a tailor. Angelins's father Stephen Shoulders was a labourer.^3,4,5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Kelsey Cottages, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Wren.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Wren Angelina was an ironer.⁷ Angelina died in 1882 in Brighton, Sussex, England.⁸

     Angelina Wren was born in 1863 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Kelsey Cottages, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Wren.³ She married Alfred Kirby in 1880 in Brighton, Sussex, England.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Wren Angelina was an ironer.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 Stanley Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Kirby Angelina was recorded twice with her parents and her husband and four month son. She worked as an ironer.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Spa Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Kirby Angelina ws a laundress.⁶ Annie was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 31 Hendon Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was a laundress ironer. I do not know at present where her husband Alfred was, presumably working away from home.⁷

     Augusta Wren was born in 1875 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Wren she was a scholar.³ Augusta died in 1888 in Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴

     Christopher Wren was born in 1873 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Wren he was a scholar.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 40 Kenneth Road, Dagenham, Essex, England, he was listed as the brother of Timothy Wren Christopher was a builders labourer.⁴

     Eliza Jane Wren was born in 1881 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Wren.³ Eliza died in 1883 in Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴

     George Alfred Wren was born in 1870 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Kelsey Cottages, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Wren.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Wren he was a scholar.⁴ He married Ada Knight in 1895 in Cuckfield, Sussex, England.^1,5 George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 16 Gloucester Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, George was a butcher.⁶

     Stephen Thomas Wren was born in 1867 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Kelsey Cottages, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Wren.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Wren Stephen was a shop boy.⁴ Stephen was listed inmate on the census of 31 March 1901 in Axbridge Union Workhouse, Axbridge, Somerset, England.⁵

     Timothy Wren was born in 1865 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Kelsey Cottages, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Wren.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Wren Timothy was a printers labourer.⁴ He married Ann Elizabeth Finch in 1893 in Epsom, Surrey, England.^1,5 Timothy was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 40 Kenneth Road, Dagenham, Essex, England, Timothy was a painter.⁶ Timothy died in 1929 in Romford, Essex, England.⁷

     William White was born in 1886 in Stratford, London, England. He married Daisy White in 1911 in Brighton, Sussex, England, yes both Daisy and William's surnames were White.¹ William was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 80 Lanfranc Road, Worthing, Sussex, England, William was a commercial motor driver working for Patching and Co a house furniture store at 1 Chapel Road in Worthing. He was living with his wife and daughters with one visitor David Simpson.² William died before 1939.³

     Daisy White was born on 8 February 1888 in Hampshire, England. She married William White in 1911 in Brighton, Sussex, England, yes both Daisy and William's surnames were White.¹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 80 Lanfranc Road, Worthing, Sussex, England, she was listed as the wife of William White.² Her husband William died on before 1939.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Daisy was listed as living at 80 Lanfranc Road, Worthing, Sussex, England, Daisy was a widow living with Henrietta L White born 13 December 1979 a married lady and one redacted person.⁴ She witnessed the probate of the estate of William Leslie White on 8 December 1944.⁵ Daisy died in 1956 in Worthing, Sussex, England.⁶

     Daisy Winifred White was born on 25 September 1915 in Worthing, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of William White and Daisy White. She was baptised on 5 December 1915 in Heene, Sussex, England, her father was a chauffeur and the family lived in West Taning.² In the census of 19 June 1921 in 80 Lanfranc Road, Worthing, Sussex, England, she was listed as the daughter of William White.³ She married Gerald Richard Sparkes on 2 May 1937 in Holy Trinity, Worthing, Sussex, England, after the banns had been read on 18 and 25 April and 2 May.^4,5 Daisy followed her son and daughter in law moving out to New Zealand.⁶ Here is a lovely pictuire of Daisy, her son Jeffrey and grandaughter Jane. Daisy died on 30 April 2009 in Mercy Parklands, Auckland, New Zealand, aged 93 Mercy Parklands was a rest home run by the Sisters of Mercy Catholic Trust.⁶ There was a small service for her on 5 May in the chapel within the home which was lovely. During her last year her son and daughter in law had made friends with other families who also had been looking after their loved ones, they joined with them. also their friends went and joined them at their house later for a few drinks. Daisy was on morphine for the last five days and was more peaceful. Her wish was to be cremated.⁶

     Gerald Richard Sparkes married Daisy Winifred White, daughter of William White and Daisy White, on 2 May 1937 in Holy Trinity, Worthing, Sussex, England, after the banns had been read on 18 and 25 April and 2 May.^1,2

     Jeffrey Richard Sparkes was born on 9 August 1939 in Worthing, Sussex, England.^2,3 He was the son of Gerald Richard Sparkes and Daisy Winifred White.¹ He married Cathy ... Jeffrey and Cathy emigrated to New Zealand.¹ He married Christine ... in 1990.¹ His wife Cathy died on an unknown date in New Zealand. Jeffrey died on 30 July 2023 in Auckland, New Zealand, aged 83 from heart failure. He went quickly, did not linger and no suffering according to his daughter Jane.² There was a memorial service on his 84th birthday 9 August 2023 at the community Centre at Pakuranga Park Village, Fortunes Road (Gate 2) Sunnyhills. He was remembered as dearly loved husband of Christine and the late Cathy. Loved son of the late Daisy and George . Loved father of Jane and father in law of Andrew. Brother in law of Patrick, Judy, Anne and David, Mark and Jill and kind uncle to their children.²

     Alfred Kirby was born in 1863 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He married Angelina Wren, daughter of Charles Wren and Angelina Shoulders, in 1880 in Brighton, Sussex, England.¹ Alfred was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 Stanley Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, Alfred was a labourer living with his wife and four month old son George. Angelina is also recorded as married staying with her parents.³ Alfred was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Spa Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, Alfred was listed as a bricklayers labourer.⁴

     George Kirby was born in 1881 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Alfred Kirby and Angelina Wren.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 Stanley Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Alfred Kirby.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Spa Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Alfred Kirby George was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 31 Hendon Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Annie Kirby.⁵

     Augusta Kirby was born in 1889 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alfred Kirby and Angelina Wren.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Spa Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred Kirby.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 31 Hendon Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Annie Kirby.⁴

     John Kirby was born in 1894 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Alfred Kirby and Angelina Wren.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 31 Hendon Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Annie Kirby.³

     Frederick Kirby was born in 1897 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2 He was the son of Alfred Kirby and Angelina Wren.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 31 Hendon Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as the son of Annie Kirby.³