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Margaret Ross was born in Queensland on 23 January 1902. She was the daughter of Malcolm John ROSS and Margaret HAYDEN and was later known as Margaret Mary ROSS.²

She married William John Smith in Queensland on 5 March 1934. There were two children from this marriage, John Francis Ross SMITH (b. 1936) and Robert Keith SMITH (b. 1941).^1,3

She was widowed at age 64 on the death of her husband William on 20 March 1966.⁴

Margaret died on 17 August 1966 in Queensland at age 64.⁵ She was buried on 19 August 1966 at the Mt Gravatt Cemetery, 582 Mains Rd, MacGregor.⁶

Rhoda Florence Norah Ross was born in Lewisham, London, Middlesex, on 12 January 1915. She was the daughter of Harry Ross and Rhoda Smith.^2,3,4

She was listed in the 1921 census at 6 Lowther Hill in Lewisham, London, Middlesex; she is in the household of her parents Harry Ross (48, law clerk & accountant), Rhoda (45), brothers Edward (18, shipping clerk), and Stuart (4). Even at this age she has had her names reversed and is recorded as Norah.⁵

She married Ralph Arnold (Rafe) Pickmere, son of Arnold George Pickmere and Elinor Violet Croyden (Nellie) Woolley, in Bromley, Kent, on 21 September 1940.^6,3,7

She was widowed at age 69 on the death of her husband Ralph on 7 November 1984.^7,8

Rhoda died in 2000 in New Zealand.⁹

Linda Isabell Rosser was born in Auckland on 10 November 1894.^3,1

She married Ernest Alexander Michie, son of Charles Alexander Michie and Cecilia Margaret Rose, in Auckland on 15 December 1915.^1,2

Linda died in 1971 in New Zealand.⁴

Leonora Mary Rouse was born on 22 February 1883.²

She married William John Goldsworthy Moyle in New Zealand in 1914.³

Leonora was divorced from William John Goldsworthy Moyle at Auckland in 1928.⁴

Leonora's second marriage was to Sidney Wicks, son of Sidney Buckingham Wicks and Harriet Tippett, in 1929 in New Zealand.¹

She was widowed at age 85 on the death of her husband Sidney on 10 November 1968.⁵

Leonora died in 1975 in New Zealand.⁶

Mary Rouse was born in England on 13 January 1799.¹

She married Jonathan Hassall, son of Rowland Hassall and Elizabeth Hancox, at St John's Church in Parramatta, New South Wales, on 22 November 1819. This was one part of the 'triple wedding' of the 3 Hassall siblings.¹

Mary died on 15 December 1883 at 'Berkshire Park' in New South Wales at age 84.¹ She was buried in December 1883 at the St Matthew's in Windsor.¹

Elizabeth Rowe was born in Bermondsey, London, Middlesex, on 19 April 1888.^2,3 She was baptised in Bermondsey, London, Surrey, on 20 May 1888, the daughter of Arthur George and Sarah Alice ROWE.⁴

She married George William Evans, son of Daniel Evans and Laura Susan Snow, at St Paul in Bermondsey, London, Middlesex, on 25 December 1907.¹

She was listed in the 1921 census at 21 Leyton Square in Camberwell, London, Middlesex, with her husband George; he was a shutter fixer. Their children Rose and Albert were listed as living with them.³

She was listed in the 1939 Register at 21 Leyton Square in Camberwell, Middlesex, with George William Evans; he was a builder's labourer. Albert Bertram Evans and Arthur Evans were listed as living at the same address.²

Robin John Duff Rowe was born in Gibraltar on 11 November 1927.^1,2,3

Stanley and Robin returned to London on the Hakozaki Maru from Gibraltar, arriving on the 23 January 1928 with their parents Stanley and Mignonette.²

Stanley and Robin left London for Bombay on the 9 May 1930 on board the Cormorin with their parents Stanley and Mignonette.⁴

Stanley and Robin returned to London on the Cormorin from Bombay, arriving on the 22 September 1932 with their mother Mignonette.²

He enlisted in the Royal Marines as a Boy Bugler (PO/X5136) at the age of 13 years, 11 mths, 2 days on 13 October 1941 at Bristol, Bristol.⁵
He served on HMS Howe through WWII in Arctic convoy duty and then with the British Pacific fleet. After his boy's service he changed over to other ranks and served with the Royal Marine Commandos in various parts of the world until 1956.⁶

After leaving the Royal Marines he followed further careers in electronics and personnel management.⁶

Robin died on 29 July 2013 in England at age 85.⁷

His will was probated in England on 5 March 2014.⁷

Stanley Ernest Rowe was born in Sandakan on 12 November 1899.^4,5
He served as a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy before being promoted to 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Regmt of Artillery (RGA) (18 November 1917).⁶
He was listed in the 1921 census at 30 Thomas St in Woolwich, Kent, where he was a Gentleman Cadet at the Royal Military Academy.⁵

Stanley's marriage to Mignonette Kathleen Jean Duff Stevens, daughter of Cecil Robert Stevens MD, FRCS and Catherine Duff, was registered between January 1923 and March 1923 in St George Hanover Sq, London, Middlesex.^1,2

Stanley's career in the British Army and the family's frequent travels are indicative of his postings abroad. As a result, most of the children are believed to have been born overseas.⁷

He and his wife Mignonette returned to England on the Majola (arrived London 23 April 1925) which had taken them from Gibraltar to Plymouth (although they gave their UK address as 34 Cheyne Ct, Chelsea) accompanied by their children Stanley.⁸

He and his wife Mignonette left London on 17 July 1925 aboard the Narkunda for Gibraltar.⁹

He and his wife Mignonette returned to London on the Hakozaki Maru from Gibraltar, arriving on the 23 January 1928 accompanied by their children Stanley and Robin.⁸

He and his wife Mignonette left London for Bombay on the 9 May 1930 on board the Cormorin accompanied by their children Stanley and Robin.⁹

He was listed in the 1939 Register at 16 Park Place Villas in Paddington, London, Middlesex, with Mignonette Kathleen Jean Duff Stevens; he was a retired gunnery officer and they were both ARP wardens.⁴

Stanley Godwin Scarth (Tiny) Rowe was born in Khartoum on 2 January 1923.^2,3

Stanley returned to England on the Majola (arrived London 23 April 1925) which had taken them from Gibraltar to Plymouth (although they gave their UK address as 34 Cheyne Ct, Chelsea) with his parents Stanley and Mignonette.²

Stanley and Robin returned to London on the Hakozaki Maru from Gibraltar, arriving on the 23 January 1928 with their parents Stanley and Mignonette.²

Stanley and Robin left London for Bombay on the 9 May 1930 on board the Cormorin with their parents Stanley and Mignonette.⁴

Stanley and Robin returned to London on the Cormorin from Bombay, arriving on the 22 September 1932 with their mother Mignonette.²
He served in the Royal Marines (# PO/X 4837) having joined after the outbreak of WWII. He was posted to HMS Hood just a week before she was sunk.³

Stanley died on 24 May 1941 at the battle which led to the sinking of HMS Hood at age 18 and is memorialised at the Portsmouth Naval Memorial, panel 59, column 2.^1,3

Elizabeth Rowley was born in Southwark, Surrey, on 29 January 1830.^1,4
The siblings Robert, Elizabeth and Ellen were listed in the 1841 census in St Michael Crooked Lane, Middlesex, with their parents, Robert Rowley and Elizabeth Harris.⁵

She married Henry Spencer Forsaith, son of John Forsaith and Elizabeth Sarah Ward, 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.^1,6,7,3'
She was listed in the 1861 census at 4 Titchfield Tce in St Marylebone, London, Middlesex, in the household of her mother Elizabeth Harris.²

She was listed in the 1871 census at 20 Augusta Rd in Ramsgate, Kent, with her husband Henry; 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

She was widowed at age 50 on the death of her husband Henry on 26 January 1881.^1,9,10

She was appointed executrix of Henry Spencer Forsaith's estate in Canterbury, Kent, on 30 March 1881, it being valued at less than £1500.¹⁰

She was listed in the 1881 census as Head of Family at Vale Square Vale Villa in Ramsgate, Kent; she is living on 'dividends and rents'. Her children Ellen, Selina and Alfred were listed as living with her.⁴

She was listed in the 1891 census as Head of Family at 79 Manor Rd, Deptford St Paul in Deptford, London, Middlesex; living on living on her own means. Her children Elizabeth, Ellen, Selina, Henry and Alfred were listed as living with her.¹¹

She was listed in the 1901 census as Head of Family in Eltham, London, Middlesex. Her children Henry and Alfred were listed as living with her.¹²

Elizabeth died on 18 January 1902 at 'Shandon', New Eltham in Lewisham, Kent, at age 71.^1,13,14,15

Her will was probated in London on 7 March 1902 with Alfred Rowley Forsaith and Ellen Rowley Forsaith appointed executors of effects valued at £562/10/-.¹⁵