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Theophilus Christmas was born on 12 July 1801 in Ockham, Surrey.¹ He and Maria Buckell were married on 24 June 1828 in St. Mary Magdalen, Woolwich, London, born in Pagham.¹ He died on 28 June 1871, at age 69, in COBHAM, Surrey, Date 28 June 1871 age 70 yrs on headstone in Cobham St Andrews. The headstone is leaning with others in a row against the church boundary wall.Also details of Maria and daughter emma.¹

Theophilus Christmas was a Theo (Known as James) occupation was shopkeeper at the time of Theo juniors christening. in Ockham, SRY, on 20 May 1833.¹ He was a Grocer from 1842-1849 in Cobham, Epsom, Surrey, in 1842.¹¹ Theo age 49 Grocer born Ockham, wife Maria 44 born Bognor sussex. children are Mary Ann 21 born Farnborough Kent, James 17 Apprentice Wheelwright born Ockham, Sarah 8 Fanny 7 Elizabeth 5 Emma 1and Walter 1 all born Cobham.² He was enumerated on the census of 1861 in Harrow Beer shop or house, Cobham, Surrey.³ He was enumerated on the census of 1871 in Downside Common, Bookham Road Grocer Shop, Cobham, Surrey.⁴ He was enumerated on the census of 1881 in Newington, London, surrey.⁵

James Allan Alfred Christmas was born on 8 November 1898 in FINSBURY. He and Margaret Charlotte Claydon were married on 18 October 1924 in WICKAM BISHOPS, Essex. He died on 11 April 1975, at age 76, in BOGNOR REGIS, Sussex.

James Allan Alfred Christmas was baptized in 1898 in St Marks Church, Old Street, London, Middlesex. He was enumerated on the census of 1901 in Mile End Old Town, Stepney, London. He was enumerated on the census of 1911 in 12 Allans Buildings, Leonards St, Finsbury, London.¹

Margaret Charlotte Claydon was born on 7 May 1902 in WICKHAM BISHOP, Essex. She and James Allan Alfred Christmas were married on 18 October 1924 in WICKAM BISHOPS, Essex. She died on 16 May 1973, at age 71, in BOGNOR REGIS, Sussex.

Margaret Charlotte Claydon was also known as Margaret Charlotte Christmas.

Hazel Marie Christmas was born on 10 January 1926 in Aldwick Bognor Regis, Sussex. She and Thomas Henry Jones were married on 14 March 1945 in The Parish Church, South Bersted, Sussex, Thomas Henry Jones age 23 R.A.F.
Father Henry Jones Gardener
Hazel Marie Christmas age 19 Kitchen hand
Father James Allan Alfred Christmas Milk roundsman

Address 100 Gravits Lane
Witness James Allan Alfred Christmas
John Patrick Bentley.

Hazel Marie Christmas was also known as Hazel Marie Jones.

Thomas Henry Jones was born on 3 December 1920 in Pontypridd Llanwonno, Wales.¹ He and Hazel Marie Christmas were married on 14 March 1945 in The Parish Church, South Bersted, Sussex, Thomas Henry Jones age 23 R.A.F.
Father Henry Jones Gardener
Hazel Marie Christmas age 19 Kitchen hand
Father James Allan Alfred Christmas Milk roundsman

Address 100 Gravits Lane
Witness James Allan Alfred Christmas
John Patrick Bentley. He died on 12 May 1999, at age 78, in St Richards Hospital, Chichester, Sussex.²

Cyril Kenneth Christmas was born on 4 May 1929 in BOGNOR REGIS, SUSSEX. He died on 6 March 1931, at age 1, in WICKHAM BISHOPS, ESSEX., Died of Meningitis.¹

Brian Sydney Tee was born on 29 December 1930. He and Brenda Pamela Audrey Christmas were married on 14 January 1956. He died on 28 February 1994, at age 63.

Theophilus Christmas was born on 13 April 1833 in Ockham, SRY.¹ He and Fanny Boorn were married on 27 December 1860 in Pagham Church, Pagham, Sussex, Father Theo Christmas ocupation beer house keeper. Fanny's Father George Boorn Gentlemans Servant.² He died on 14 April 1882, at age 49, in Wivelsfield Asylum, Wivelsfield, East Sussex.³

Theophilus Christmas was also known as James Christmas. 5 EARLIER DEEDS AND DOCUMENTS. RELATING TO THE THATCHED COTTAGE.
21 JULY 1880 MORGAGE JAMES (THEO) AND WIFE (FANNY) TO W. A. HOLLOWAY 24 JULY 1882 TRANSFER W. A. HOLLOWAY TO JOHN CHRISTMAS (POSS BROTHER) 21 JULY 1891 TRANSFER JOHN CHRISTMAS TO JAMES CHRISTMAS (ENDORSED ON LAST BEFORE MENTIONED DEEDS) 2 APRIL 1937 COPY B PROBATE OF THE WILL OF JAMES CHRISTMAS DEED 26 APRIL 1937 ASSENT THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JAMES CHRISTMAS DEED TO MISS M. A. CHRISTMAS.

JAMES MUST HAVE GONE INTO THE ASYLUM IN WIVELSFIELD SOME TIME AFTER THE 1881 CENSUS IN APRIL, AS HE DIED THERE IN 1882, HAVE LOOKED AT THE RECORD OFFICE IN LEWIS BUT THERE ARE NO RECORDS OF THE HOSPITAL PATIENTS UNTILL THE 1890'S,
1851 CENSUS FINDS THEO UNDER THE NAME OF JAMES AGE 17 AT COBHAM 1861 CENSUS FOR 48 BLAND STREET NEWINGTON, AGE 27, WHEELWRIGHT WITH FANNY AGE 21. 1871 CENSUS FOR 48 BLAND STREET NEWINGTON, AGE 37, WHEELWRIGHT, WITH FANNY AGE 31, CHILDREN JAMES 7, THEO W. AGE 3, HENRY AND ARTHUR BOTH AGE 1, ALSO IN THE HOUSE ARE WILLIAM BOORN VISITOR AGE 28 AND A MARRINER FROM ALDWICK SX, EDWARD BOORN, BOARDER AGE 23 A WHEELWRIGHT FROM ALDWICK SX, AND WILLIAM WOODMAN AN APPRENTICE WHEELWRIGHT AGE WAS 13 OR 15, FROM HOXTON MIDX. He was christened on 20 May 1833 in Ockham, Surrey.¹ He was enumerated on the census of 1851 in Harrow beer house, Downside Cobham, Surrey.⁴ He was enumerated on the census of 1861.⁵ He was enumerated on the census of 1871.⁶ He was enumerated on the census of 1881.⁷

Grace Boorn died on 20 December 1838. She was buried on 21 December 1838 in Aldwick, Pagham, Sussex.¹

Grace Boorn was christened on 17 December 1838 in Aldwick, PAGHAM, Sussex.¹

Theophilus William Christmas was born on 7 October 1867 in Newington, Surrey.¹ He and Maria Rosette Nicholson were married in June 1896 in Shoreditch Reg district, London.² He died on 4 October 1904, at age 36, in Cottage Hospital, Islesworth, Middlesex, died of a haemorrhage into the Peritoneum, caused by an accident. Inquest held on 6th October 1904. Interred at Acton (new) cemetery, in grave no 106 J.G.³

Theophilus William Christmas was enumerated on the census of 1871.⁴ He was baptized on 30 April 1882 in Pagham, Sussex.⁵ He was enumerated on the census of 1901 in St Pancras, London. He was a William age 33 Occupation Tram driver born Great Dover St. in St Pancras Parish of St Anne of Brookfield, London, MDX, in 1901. He was a Coachman (domestic) on Stephens birth certificate in 14 Argyle Road, Bognor Regis, Sussex, on 26 May 1903.⁶ He was an Entry on death cert, Electric Tram Driver. in Islesworth, Middlesex, in 1904.⁶

James Christmas was born on 13 April 1863 in Newington, Surrey. He and Annie Ada Nicholson were married on 26 March 1893 in SHOREDITCH. He died on 1 February 1937, at age 73, in ALDWICK, BOGNOR REGIS, SUSSEX.

JAMES OCUPATION WAS AS A WAITER. THEY USED ST MARY'S ABCHURCH (NEAR OLD STREET) AND ST MARKS IN OLD STREET. 1861 CENSUS, JAMES AGE 7, AT 48, BLAND STREET NEWINGTON. James Christmas was enumerated on the census of 1881 in Fish lane Pagham, Bognor Regis, Sussex.¹ He was enumerated on the census of 1891 in Mansfield street, Shoreditch London, Middlesex.² He was enumerated on the census of 1901 in 14 Cordelia st, Mile End Old Town Stepney, London. He witnessed the marriage of Charles Brown and Elizabeth Christmas on 17 September 1904 in Pagham, Sussex.³ James Christmas was enumerated on the census of 1911 in 12 Allans Buildings, Leonard St, Finsbury, London.⁴

Annie Ada Nicholson was born on 26 November 1868. She and James Christmas were married on 26 March 1893 in SHOREDITCH. She died on 1 March 1959, at age 90, in ALDWICK, BOGNOR REGIS, SUSSEX.

Annie Ada Nicholson was also known as Annie Ada Christmas. She was enumerated on the census of 1871 in 151 High St, Camberwell, Lambeth, Peckham St Andrew.¹ She was enumerated on the census of 1891 in Mansfield street, Shoreditch London, Middlesex.² She was enumerated on the census of 1901 in Mile End Old Town, Stepney, London. She was enumerated on the census of 1911 in 12 Allans Buildings, Leonard St, Finsbury, London.³

Charles Brown and Elizabeth Christmas were married on 17 September 1904 in Pagham, Sussex.¹

Elizabeth Christmas was born on 25 February 1878 in Newington, Surrey, Birth date was given at christining.¹ She and Charles Brown were married on 17 September 1904 in Pagham, Sussex.¹

Elizabeth Christmas was also known as Elizabeth Brown. She was enumerated on the census of 1881 in Fish lane Pagham, Bognor regis, Sussex.² She was baptized on 21 December 1881 in Iron Church, Pagham, Sussex.¹ She was enumerated on the census of 1901 in Thatched Cottage, Fish lane, Pagham, Sussex.

Marie Ada Christmas was born on 17 May 1894. She died on 4 January 1995, at age 100, in Thatched house nursing home, Aldwick Bognor Regis, Sussex.

FROM MARIE'S DAIRIES:- New Singer sewing machine £34-00 Started to work July 16th 1951 Tiny's Birthday Aug 25th Annie Ada Born Nov 26th 1867 Catherine Elaine France Born Mat 29th 1956 Steven Richard France Born Jan 27th 1958 Tess name of dog in 1940's - 1953 Judy untill 1949 Aunt Rose Birthday Dec 17th Cousin Bert passed away after a long & painfull illness nursed by his sister. Tues 22nd Feb 1949 Buried Fri 25yh Feb 1949. Frances wedding day Wed March 11th 1953. Aunty & Grandad went to visit Mum & Dad in Bridgend May 23rd 1949, returned home Fri 3rd June 1949 Aunty had a puppy a cross between a wired haired terrier & a spaniel, 7 weeks old her Mother named her Sue. Aunt's dog Judy was put to sleep Wed 29th June 1949 & was buried between the cherry & plum tree. Colin was born on this day also. Nan went to Wales to look after Mum 30th June 1949. Wrote to R. S. Oh me, oh mi waiting reply. July 14th 1949. Heard from R. S. nice friendly letter. Cable fixed for Electricity 13th Nov 1957. Electricity switched on 22nd Nov 1957 Great Gran (Annie Ada) was confirmed at home Wed Nov 12th 1958, by Bishop Gwyer, she was 90 years old. Great Gran passed away Sun March 1st 1959. Will came to tell us Kate was home, been home a week. Had a letter from Winnie 9th Feb 1957 Kate back in Hospital 25th Feb 1957, Kate dies after a long illness 26th June 1957 & cremated at Beckenham. Edie and Will mentioned 4th aug 1957, (friends) Grandad retired from the Dairy after 30 years service with Mortimer's 20th Feb 1960, & started his new job at Lumley & Hunt on the Mon 22nd. Aunt's Cousin Will marries Doris Wilmot 2nd April 1960. Mr Atkins called 12' Oclock to value bed 22nd March 1965. Silver minted 1920 to 19--- sent for valuation July 9th value 33/6. (written in the memoranda part of 1969 diary). Aunty went to Steve and Winnie for tea 5th Jan 1969. Mum and Dad asked Aunty to have our dog Trixie as they were going up to Wales for Dad's mother's funeral, Granny died 27th Feb 1969 and was buried 1st March 1969. Nan went in to hospital 23rd May 1969. Aunt Amy in hospital 12 July 1969, Amy coming home Mon 14th. Steve and Winnie visited 20th July 1969. Nan Grandad and Amy went to visit Nan's sister Minnie at Witham. Minnie's son met them at Malden Sat 11th Sept 1971. Grandad went to Witham to visit Minnie Sat 6th July 1974. Grandad died Fri 11th April 1975. Picture given as a present to Aunty by the painter Mr Tregear, Scene in California, Sept 10th 1983. Ted (Friend of Grandad's who had gone to New Zealand) died March 26th 1987.
Burials:- Bithiah Nickolson is in E6 Row E James and Annie Ada F5 Row F Marie Ada F6 James Christmas died at the cottage in 1937 Annie Ada Christmas died at the cottage in 1959 Tinies name was Mrs Annie Ellis. (Aunt's cousin) a Porter Nicholson mentioned in Aunt's (my affairs in Order book). Marie Ada Christmas was enumerated on the census of 1901 in Mile End Old Town, Stepney, London. She was enumerated on the census of 1911 in 12 Allans Buildings, Leonards St, Finsbury, London.¹