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Harold Maxwell (Max) Forsaith was born at Goodwood in Adelaide, South Australia, on 30 December 1913.¹

Harold died on 3 July 1935 at Keswick in Adelaide, South Australia, at age 21.^2,3 He was buried on 5 July 1935 at the Mitcham Cemetery, 39 Belair Rd in Mitcham.⁴

Harold Saunders Forsaith was born in Islington, London, Middlesex, on 1 October 1905.^1,2,3,4,5 and was baptised on 22 October 1905 at St Bartholomews in Islington.³
The siblings Harold and William were listed in the 1911 census at 16 Ronald Park Avenue in Rochford, Essex, with their parents, William Smyth Forsaith and Florence Susannah Saunders.⁶

The brothers William and Valentine ran Forsaith Bros clothing manufacturing business until the 1950s, when it passed to William Smyth Forsaith, Valentine Forsaith, Harold Saunders Forsaith and William Valentine Forsaith before its eventual closure in about 1964.⁷
The siblings Harold and William were listed in the 1921 census at 763 London Rd in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, with their parents, William Smyth Forsaith and Florence Susannah Saunders.⁸

Harold Saunders Forsaith and William Valentine Forsaith were listed in the 1939 Register at 'Trevella', Watford Rd in Wembley, Middlesex, along with William Smyth Forsaith and Florence Susannah Saunders; Harold was the Managing Director and designer for the family's costume skirt manufacturing company and William was the Factory Manager and assistant cutter.⁴

He married Phyllis Nancy Rawes in Hendon, Middlesex, on 23 May 1942.^1,9

Harold died on 5 July 1969 in New Forest, Hampshire, at age 63.^1,10

Helen Frances Forsaith was born in Perth, Western Australia, on 2 September 1936.¹

She was a bridesmaid at Geoffrey Milner Forsaith and Robin Evelyn Harwood's wedding in Perth, Western Australia, on 27 February 1954.²

She lived in South Australia in 2001.³

Helen died on 2 August 2022 in Adelaide, South Australia, at age 85.⁴

Helena Gladys Forsaith was born in Wandsworth, Surrey, on 2 November 1889.^1,3,2,4
The siblings Margaret, Thomas, Dorothy, Janet and Helena were listed in the 1891 census at 7 Rose Hill Rd in Wandsworth, Surrey, with their parents, Thomas Edward Forsaith and Helen Lucy Shepard.³
The siblings Dorothy, Janet and Helena were listed in the 1901 census at 7 Rose Hill Rd in Wandsworth, Surrey, with their parents, Thomas Edward Forsaith and Helen Lucy Shepard.⁵

She was employed by Domestic Economy Mistress from 1910-1913 at Barnsley Girls' High School in England.⁶

She was listed in the 1911 census as Head of Family at 5 Hopwood St in Barnsley, Yorkshire; she was a teacher and the household included her sister Dorothy Mary Forsaith, who was visiting.⁷

She was employed by Domestic Economy Mistress from 1913-1919 at Luton Modern School in Luton, Bedfordshire.⁶

She was employed by Needlework Mistress in 1919 at County School for Girls in Ashford, Kent.⁶
She was listed in the 1921 census, boarding at 'Alton House' in Folkestone, Kent, in the household of Thomas and Sarah Jarman; she was a teacher.⁸

She was listed in the 1939 Register at 31 Deanhill Rd in Barnes, Surrey, along with Janet Louise Forsaith; she was a domestic science teacher.⁴

Dorothy Mary Forsaith and Helena Gladys Forsaith were appointed executors of Janet Louise Forsaith's estate in London on 10 November 1959.⁹

Helena died on 16 January 1970 in Wandsworth, London, Middlesex, at age 80.^10,11

Her will was probated in London, Middlesex, on 18 June 1970 with her estate valued at £21356.¹¹

Henry Rowley Forsaith was born in Ramsgate, Kent, on 22 July 1866.^1,2
The siblings Elizabeth, Ellen, Selina, Henry, Alfred and Joseph were listed in the 1871 census at 20 Augusta Rd in Ramsgate, Kent, with their parents, Henry Spencer Forsaith and Elizabeth Rowley.³
He was attending the Christs Hospital School, Christ Church, Newgate at the time of the 1881 UK census.⁴
The siblings Elizabeth, Ellen, Selina, Henry and Alfred were listed in the 1891 census at 79 Manor Rd, Deptford St Paul in Deptford, London, Middlesex, with their mother Elizabeth Rowley. Henry was a banker's clerk.⁵
The siblings Henry and Alfred were listed in the 1901 census in Eltham, London, Middlesex, with their mother Elizabeth Rowley. They were both insurance officials.⁶

Henry left Liverpool on 6 July 1907, on board the 'Medic', bound for Adelaide. He described himself as 'prospector' on the passenger list.⁷

He married Laura Grace Marian Waller at St Luke's Church in Adelaide, South Australia, on 11 December 1913.^1,8,9

Henry died on 12 June 1917 at 'Flores' in Mylor, South Australia, at age 50.^1,10,11,12 He was buried on 13 June 1917 at the West Terrace Cemetery.¹³

His will was probated in Adelaide, South Australia, on 3 January 1918 with Laura Grace Marian Waller appointed executrix for effects of £1271/8/10 in the United Kingdom.¹¹

Henry Spencer Forsaith was born in London, Middlesex, on 16 September 1814.^1,2 and was baptised on 26 February 1815 at Kings Weight House, Fish St Hill (Independent).^3,2

He married Elizabeth Rowley, daughter of Robert Rowley and Elizabeth Harris, at St Marylebone church in Marylebone, London, Middlesex, on 20 August 1860. Henry gave his occupation as 'merchant'; his father John was described as a Dissenting Minister and her father Robert was simply 'MD.^1,4,5,6'
He was listed as the son-in-law of Elizabeth Harris in the 1861 Census at 4 Titchfield Tce in St Marylebone, London, Middlesex, and was a merchant's clerk.⁷

He was listed in the 1871 census as Head of Family at 20 Augusta Rd in Ramsgate, Kent, with his wife Elizabeth; he was living on 'income derived from public funds' - presumably investments. Their children Elizabeth, Ellen, Selina, Henry, Alfred and Joseph were listed as living with them.⁸

Henry died on 26 January 1881 at 21 Vale Sq in Ramsgate, Thanet, Kent, at age 66.^1,9,10

His will was probated in Canterbury, Kent, on 30 March 1881 with Elizabeth Rowley appointed executrix of a personal estate of less than £1500.¹⁰

Hephzibah Forsaith was born in London, Middlesex, on 24 July 1824.^2,1 and was baptised on 26 September 1824 at Artillery St Meeting House.²
She was listed as a member of Mary Smyth Forsaith's household in the 1841 census at 78 Edgeware Rd in St Marylebone, Middlesex, as an apprentice lace dealer, with six others in the household dealing in lace or millinery.³

She left London on the barque Elora (333 tons) and arrived in Wellington on 19 February 1847, via New Plymouth and Nelson.^4,5

She married Henry Hassall Lawry, son of Walter Lawry and Mary Cover Hassall, at Wesleyan Chapel in Auckland on 1 May 1849.^{2,1,6,7,8,9,10}

Hephzibah died on 21 December 1897 in Auckland at age 73.^1,6,11,12 She was buried on 22 December 1897 at the Purewa Cemetery.^13,14

Hephzibah Grace Forsaith was born in Islington, Middlesex, on 8 October 1847. She was registered as Hephzibah Grace, but used the names Emily Hephzibah in later years, sometimes with Grace as a third name, and this was also used on her death.^3,2
The siblings Hephzibah and Edith were listed in the 1851 census at 5 Albion Rd East in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex, with their parents, Robert Forsaith and Rebecca Smyth Mitchell.⁴
The siblings Hephzibah, Edith and Florence were listed in the 1871 census at 3 Lordship Terrace in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex, with their parents, Robert Forsaith and Rebecca Smyth Mitchell. Emily was a music teacher.⁵

She married Alfred Wilberforce Hall at the Congregational Church in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex, on 27 May 1873.^3,6,7

She was listed in the 1881 census at 6 Wellington St in St Clement Danes, Westminster, Middlesex, with her husband Alfred; he was a bootmaker, employing one man and seven boys. Their children Stanley, Howard, Arnold and Frank were listed as living with them.⁸

She was widowed on the death of her husband Alfred between April 1887 and June 1887.^3,9

She was listed in the 1891 census as Head of Family at 41 Grayling Rd in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex; she was living on her own means. Her children Stanley, Howard, Arnold and Frank were listed as living with her.¹⁰

She was named as a beneficiary of the will of Thomas Spencer Forsaith, her uncle, dated 13 June 1898 in Parramatta, New South Wales; she was to receive a legacy of £50.¹¹

She was listed in the 1901 census as Head of Family at 6 Lordship Terrace in Stoke Newington, London, Middlesex; she was living on her own means. Her children Stanley, Howard, Arnold and Frank were listed as living with her, as was her sister Edith Madeline Forsaith.¹²

She was listed in the 1911 census as Head of Family at 43 Greenhill Road in Hendon, Middlesex; the household included her sister Edith Madeline Forsaith. Her son Stanley was listed as living with her.¹³

Hephzibah died on 10 August 1917 in Hackney, London, Middlesex, at age 69.^3,14,15

Her will was probated in London on 6 August 1918 with Stanley Forsaith Hall appointed administrator of effects valued at £725.¹⁴

Herbert Bendall Forsaith was born at St George Hanover Sq in London, Middlesex, on 7 July 1861.^1,2,3
The siblings Fanny, Robert, Francis and Herbert were listed in the 1871 census at the Parsonage in St Mary Cray, Kent, with their parents, Robert Ekins Forsaith and Sarah Lavinia Bendall.⁴
The siblings Fanny, Francis, Annie and Herbert were listed in the 1881 census at North Rd in Hertford St Andrew, Hertfordshire, with their parents, Robert Ekins Forsaith and Sarah Lavinia Bendall. Herbert was a merchant's clerk.³

He arrived in Melbourne on the Parramatta from the UK in March 1886 and then continued on to Sydney. He returned to London from Adelaide on the Manitoba, arriving on 7 Aug 1894 (via New York) and gave his occupation as 'surveyor.^5,6'

He arrived in Melbourne on the Austral from the UK in July 1897; when he returned to the UK is unclear.⁷

He arrived in Melbourne on the Mooltan from the UK in June 1907 although it is unclear when he returned.⁸

Herbert died on 29 October 1934 at Greenhill Rd in Harrow-on-Hill, Hendon, Middlesex, at age 73.^1,9,10,11 He was buried on 1 November 1934 at the Harrow Cemetery, Pinner Rd in Harrow.^11,12

His will was probated in Perth, Western Australia, on 5 December 1935 with administration granted to the Perpetual Executors Trustees and Agency Company of Western Australia Ltd. Probate was sealed for effects of £892/3/10 in England.¹³

Herbert Charles Forsaith was born in Kennington, Surrey, on 4 May 1872.^1,3,2
The siblings Herbert, Winifred and Alice were listed in the 1881 census at 13 Runswick House in Hastings St Mary in the Castle, Sussex, with their mother Emma Ambrose.³
The siblings Herbert, Winifred and Alice were listed in the 1891 census at 4 Cranwich Rd in Hackney, London, Middlesex, with their parents, Josiah Charles Forsaith and Emma Ambrose. Herbert was a banker's clerk.⁴

He married Emilie Blanche Borwell in Hackney, London, Middlesex, on 9 July 1896.^1,5

He was listed in the 1901 census as Head of Family at 25 Fletching Rd in Hackney, London, Middlesex, with his wife Emilie; he was still a banker's clerk. Their child Kathleen was listed as living with them.⁶

He was listed in the 1911 census as Head of Family at 58 Oakfield Road in Edmonton, Middlesex, with his wife Emilie; he remained a banker's clerk. Their children Kathleen, John and Gerald were listed as living with them.⁷

Herbert Charles Forsaith and Thomas Edward Forsaith were appointed executors of Josiah Charles Forsaith's estate in London on 26 February 1919, which was valued at £1158/17/9.⁸

Herbert Charles Forsaith and William Lyon Miller were appointed executors of Emma Ambrose's estate in London on 21 March 1921, it being valued at £839/13/8.⁹

He was listed in the 1921 census as Head of Family at 58 Oakfield Rd in Edmonton, Middlesex, with his wife Emilie; he was a cashier at the London County Westminster Bank. Their children Kathleen, John and Gerald were listed as living with them.¹⁰

He was widowed at age 53 on the death of his wife Emilie on 5 August 1925.^1,11

Herbert died on 23 September 1928 at 35 Henton Park Ave in Hendon, Middlesex, at age 56.^12,13,14

His will was probated in London on 14 December 1928 with John Norris Forsaith appointed executor of effects valued at £429/18/8, but resworn as only £229/18/8.¹⁴