
1. Thomas Marklew was born in 1596. Another name for Thomas was Thomas Marlow.
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Thomas married Ann Bellison.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 2 M i. Thomas Marklew died on 30 Jun 1668 in Lichfield S Chads.
Second Generation 
2. Thomas Marklew died on 30 Jun 1668 in Lichfield S Chads. Another name for Thomas was Marklue (Also Known As Bellison).
General Notes: Soldier in 1661 in Volunteer Co of Cuty of Lichfield.
Alias because of Civil war?
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Tailor.
Thomas married Jane Elliott on 30 Jan 1640 in St Marys Lichfield. Jane died on 19 Nov 1686 in St Chads Lichfield.
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Children from this marriage were:
+ 3 M i. Symon Marklew was born in 1655, was christened on 17 Mar 1665 in S Marys Litchfield, and died in 1699 aged 44.
+ 4 M ii. Thomas (Jun) Marklew was born in 1645.
5 M iii. John Marklew was born in 1647, was christened in St Marys Lichfield, and died in 1667 aged 20.
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6 M iv. Dennis Marklew was born in 1650.
7 F v. Ann Marklew was born in 1657 and died in 1680 aged 23.
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8 M vi. Robert Marklew was born in 1652 and died in 1690 aged 38.
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Third Generation 
3. Symon Marklew was born in 1655, was christened on 17 Mar 1665 in S Marys Litchfield, and died in 1699 aged 44.
General Notes: Father of Samual Johnson's wetnurse!
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Symon married Emma Bird.
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9 M i. James Marklew died on 17 Feb 1698 in St Michals, Lichfield.
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+ 10 M ii. William Marklew was born in 1680 and was christened on 24 Nov 1689 in St Michaels, Lichfield.
11 F iii. Emma Marklew
12 M iv. Simon Marklew was born in 1682 and died on 1 Nov 1728 aged 46.
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+ 13 M v. John Marklew was born in 1679 and died on 19 Feb 1717 aged 38.
4. Thomas (Jun) Marklew was born in 1645.
General Notes: BRICKMAKER - Tamworth Street
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Thomas married Elizabeth Unknown. Elizabeth died in 1695.
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+ 14 M i. James Marklew was born in 1667 and was christened on 6 Aug 1670 in St Mary's B'ham.
15 F ii. Jane Marklew was born in 1672 and died in 1690 aged 18.
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16 F iii. Elizabeth Marklew was born in 1676 and died in 1697 aged 21.
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17 M iv. Thomas Marklew was born in 1678 and died in 1692 aged 14.
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18 F v. Ann Marklew was born in 1680.
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19 F vi. Emma Marklew was born in 1684 and died in 1695 aged 11.
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Fourth Generation 
10. William Marklew was born in 1680 and was christened on 24 Nov 1689 in St Michaels, Lichfield.
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William married Elizabeth Green.
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+ 20 M i. Edward Marklew was christened on 18 May 1726 in St Chads Lichfield.
13. John Marklew was born in 1679 and died on 19 Feb 1717 aged 38.
General Notes: Married Anne Cooper 17.4.1703
Married Joan Winkley 1.5.1707
Joan was Samual Johnson's wetnurse
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Bricklayer.
John married Joan Winkley.
Children from this marriage were:
21 M i. John Marklew was born on 15 Feb 1708.
22 M ii. Samuel Marklew was born in 1707 and died in 1771 aged 64.
John next married Anne Cooper.
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23 F i. Mary Marklew was christened on 1 Aug 1703 in St Marys Lichfield.
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14. James Marklew was born in 1667 and was christened on 6 Aug 1670 in St Mary's B'ham.
General Notes: Pauper of Tamworth Street
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James married Elizabeth Hinks on 21 Mar 1690. Elizabeth was born in 1672 and died on 6 Apr 1725 aged 53.
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24 F i. Mary Marklew was born in 1708 and died in 1708.
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25 M ii. William Marklew was born in 1705.
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26 F iii. Alice Marklew was born in 1703.
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27 F iv. Ann Marklew was born in 1695.
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28 M v. James Marklew
29 M vi. Thomas Marklew was born in 1694 and died in 1695 aged 1.
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30 F vii. Elizabeth Marklew was born in 1692.
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+ 31 M viii. Thomas Marklew was born in 1701 in Birmingham and was christened on 20 May 1701 in St Marys Birmingham.
32 F ix. Sarah Marklew was born in 1709.
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33 M x. James Marklew was born in 1696 and died in 1727 aged 31.
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Fifth Generation 
20. Edward Marklew was christened on 18 May 1726 in St Chads Lichfield.
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Edward married Anne Sedgwick.
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+ 34 M i. Edward Marklew was christened on 10 Feb 1760 and died on 13 Jan 1834 in Birmingham aged 73.
31. Thomas Marklew was born in 1701 in Birmingham and was christened on 20 May 1701 in St Marys Birmingham.
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Thomas married Margaret Allen.
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+ 35 M i. Joseph Marklew was born in 1743 and was christened on 6 Jan 1744.
36 M ii. John (Jno) Marklew was born in 1727.
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37 M iii. Thomas Marklew was born in 1729.
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38 F iv. Mary Marklew was born in 1735.
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39 F v. Elizabeth Marklew was born in 1732.
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40 F vi. Anne Marklew was born in 1737.
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41 F vii. Mary Marklew was born in 1739.
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42 F viii. Margaret Marklew was born in 1749.
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Sixth Generation 
34. Edward Marklew was christened on 10 Feb 1760 and died on 13 Jan 1834 in Birmingham aged 73.
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Edward married Susanna Lea.
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43 M i. William James Marklew was born on 5 Mar 1807 and was christened on 6 Apr 1807 in St Martins, Birmingham.
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44 M ii. John Marklew was born on 12 Apr 1804 and was christened on 6 Sep 1804 in St Martins, Birmingham.
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45 F iii. Ann Marklew was born on 31 Jul 1801 and was christened on 24 Aug 1801 in St Martins, Birmingham.
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46 M iv. Abraham Marklew was born on 27 Nov 1799, was christened on 13 Jan 1800 in St Martins, Birmingham, and died on 4 Jun 1801 aged 1.
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47 F v. Hannah Marklew was born on 11 Sep 1797 and was christened on 5 Oct 1797 in St Martins, Birmingham.
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48 F vi. Susannah Marklew was born on 2 Mar 1796 and was christened on 19 Mar 1796 in St Martins, Birmingham.
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49 F vii. Ann Marklew was born on 21 Nov 1787, was christened on 3 Mar 1788 in St Martins, Birmingham, and died on 23 Feb 1790 aged 2.
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50 F viii. Sarah Marklew was born on 12 Dec 1792.
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51 F ix. Hannah Marklew was born on 27 Jan 1789, was christened on 23 Mar 1789 in St Martins, Birmingham, and died on 23 Feb 1790 aged 1.
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52 F x. Mary Ann Marklew was born on 2 Mar 1790 and was christened on 22 Mar 1790 in St Martins, Birmingham.
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53 F xi. Frances Marklew was born on 8 Mar 1786, was christened on 22 Mar 1786 in St Martins, Birmingham, and died on 10 Jul 1835 aged 49.
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54 M xii. William Marklew was born on 15 Feb 1783 and died on 1 Aug 1784 aged 1.
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55 F xiii. Clarinda Marklew was born on 23 Nov 1784 and was christened on 20 Jul 1785 in St Martins, Birmingham.
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56 M xiv. Charles Lea Marklew was born on 17 Aug 1791 and was christened on 29 Aug 1791 in St Martins Birmingham.
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+ 57 M xv. Edward Marklew was born on 2 Dec 1793.
58 F xvi. Sophia Marklew was born on 24 Dec 1794, was christened on 29 Jan 1795 in St Martins, Birmingham, and died on 10 Mar 1831 aged 36.
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35. Joseph Marklew was born in 1743 and was christened on 6 Jan 1744.
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Joseph married Ann Moseley.
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59 F i. Elizabeth Marklew was born in 1779.
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60 F ii. Anne Marklew was born in 1777.
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61 M iii. Thomas Marklew was born in 1776.
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+ 62 M iv. William Marklew was born on 2 Mar 1781 and died on 4 Jun 1824 in Buried St Bartholomews, Birmingham aged 43.
63 M v. John Marklew was born in 1783.
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Seventh Generation 
57. Edward Marklew was born on 2 Dec 1793.
General Notes: Edward Marklew had 15 Brothers and sisters:
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Edward married Mary Richards.
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64 M i. Edward Marklew was born on 27 Jul 1823 and was christened on 8 Jan 1824 in St Martins, Birmingham.
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• Emigration: to South Africa and was the first of the Marklew line in that country
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62. William Marklew was born on 2 Mar 1781 and died on 4 Jun 1824 in Buried St Bartholomews, Birmingham aged 43.
General Notes: Described as a Brass Cock Founder, probably part of gun making.
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• Occupation: Brass Founder.
William married Elizabeth Ashford, daughter of John Ashford and Elizabeth Unknown, on 21 Feb 1803. Elizabeth was born on 10 Jun 1781 and died on 12 Dec 1838 aged 57.
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65 M i. Frederick Marklew was born on 31 Aug 1819.
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66 F ii. Amelia Marklew was born on 28 Jun 1817.
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67 F iii. Caroline Marklew was born on 10 Jul 1814.
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Caroline married Matthew Henry Floyd on 20 Nov 1838. Matthew died on 17 Apr 1866 in Key Hill Cemetary.
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• Occupation: Guilt Toy maker.
68 F iv. Elizhed Marklew was born on 5 Mar 1812 and died on 14 May 1813 aged 1.
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69 M v. William (1) Marklew was born on 1 Jan 1808 and died on 22 Jun 1810 aged 2.
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70 F vi. Mary Ann Marklew was born on 18 Mar 1810 and died on 3 Oct 1887 in Birmingham General Cemetary aged 77.
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71 F vii. Harrieth Marklew was born on 23 Mar 1806 and died in Jun 1806.
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+ 72 F viii. Elizabeth Marklew was born on 3 Dec 1803.
+ 73 M ix. William Marklew was born on 13 Mar 1822 and died in 1870 aged 48.
Eighth Generation 
72. Elizabeth Marklew was born on 3 Dec 1803.
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Elizabeth married James Hughes.
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74 F i. Clarissa Hughes was born on 28 Sep 1832.
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73. William Marklew was born on 13 Mar 1822 and died in 1870 aged 48.
General Notes: Apprenticed to Charles Henry Capper of Birmingham
7 Edmund Street Birmingham 1838.
Was in employ of Thos. Craddock, Liverpool from 1846 to 1857
Maybe died 1868?
notes refer to grant of right of burial 12.9.1870 to Mr. W.H. Marklew or Mary Marklew register no 21101 grave no 1780. Maybe for burial of Wm. Marklew , general cemetary, Birmingham
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• Occupation: Fitter up of Machinery!. Also described on Carolines birth cert as Engineer, Steam Engine Factory
later became a grocer in sheepcote st birmingham
William married Mary Brittain, daughter of Thomas Brittain and Elizabeth Rainsford, on 8 Jan 1848. Mary was born on 7 Jan 1823.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 75 F i. Lena Marklew
+ 76 F ii. Mona Marklew
77 M iii. Fred Henry Marklew was born on 11 Feb 1850 in 3 Garden Terrace Pimlico and died in 1870 aged 20.
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78 F iv. Lora Marklew
79 F v. Carrie Marklew was born on 18 Dec 1855 in Wednesbury.
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80 F vi. Violetta Marklew was born on 5 Dec 1859 in 30 Sheepcote St Bham.
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Violetta married James Eveson.
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+ 81 M vii. William Hughes Marklew was born on 6 Nov 1848 and died on 4 Oct 1921 in 30 Lonsdale Rd, Harborne aged 72.
82 F viii. Marklew
83 F ix. Amelia Elizabeth Marklew was born on 8 Apr 1853.
Ninth Generation 
Lena married Walter Davies, son of W ? Davies and Mona Marklew.
The child from this marriage was:
Mona married W ? Davies. W died in 1919.
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+ 85 M i. Walter Davies
81. William Hughes Marklew was born on 6 Nov 1848 and died on 4 Oct 1921 in 30 Lonsdale Rd, Harborne aged 72.
General Notes: Copy of Indentures (2)
William made the various copper work, Mirrors and Firescreen and the clock pattern etc
Death Certficate describes him as Designer and modeller and metal pattern maker
We have death Cert
Grant of right of burial at Birmingham City Cemetary, Lodge Hill Section no 897 9ft by 4 by 13 deep !
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Embosser Chaser and Repairer!.
William married Emma Elizabeth Palser, daughter of Daniel Palser and Elizabeth Ireland, on 11 May 1874. Emma was born on 18 May 1847 and died on 15 Apr 1924 in 10 Emerson Rd Harborne aged 76.
Noted events in her life were:
• Occupation: grocers daughter.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 86 F i. Ellen Marklew was born on 25 Feb 1877.
+ 87 F ii. Emma Gertrude Marklew was born on 28 Jun 1889 in 312 Dudley Rd, Ladywood.
+ 88 M iii. William Frederick Ernest Marklew was born on 10 Mar 1875 in 197 King Edwards Rd Birmingham.
+ 89 M iv. Harold Marklew was born on 30 Sep 1884 in 145 Sandpits, Birmingham and died in 1960 aged 76.
Tenth Generation 
Walter married Lena Marklew, daughter of William Marklew and Mary Brittain.
(Duplicate Line. See Person 75)
86. Ellen Marklew was born on 25 Feb 1877.
General Notes: m.George Holmes
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Ellen married George Holmes. George was born in 1877.
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The child from this marriage was:
+ 90 M i. George Holmes
87. Emma Gertrude Marklew was born on 28 Jun 1889 in 312 Dudley Rd, Ladywood.
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Emma married Frank Goostry, son of James Stonechewer Goostry and Unknown.
The child from this marriage was:
91 M i. (Frank) Raynor Goostry was born in 1913.
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88. William Frederick Ernest Marklew was born on 10 Mar 1875 in 197 King Edwards Rd Birmingham.
General Notes: The Bedstead Man!
This is the SENIOR of Wm Marklew and Son of Harborne Nr Birmingham. Estb 1921. Manufacturers of Beadsteads and Publisher of Multo in Parva (The Marklew compendium)
We have copies of the Beadstead Catalogue and the Marklew Compendium. The Compendium record of the house and his possesions and interests. If he were alive now he would have a Website!
In 1921 lived at 110 Vivian Rd Harborne. Later had 25 Barlows Rd Edgbaston, built to Williams design.
We have Marriage Certificate
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Purveyor of Beadsteads.
William married Agnes Kinsella.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 92 M i. William Harold Marklew
+ 93 M ii. Alan Bernard Marklew
94 F iii. Margaret (Peggy) Marklew died in 1984 in Winchester.
Margaret married George Robertson. George was born in 1902 in Lancashire, died in Nov 1980 in Winchester aged 78, and was buried in St Mary's Easton.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Diplomat, 1950 - 1954. Served in North Borneo as member of Executive Council prior to independence
89. Harold Marklew was born on 30 Sep 1884 in 145 Sandpits, Birmingham and died in 1960 aged 76.
General Notes: According to "Journal" which we have got H. Marklew began business April 17th 1899 with a capital of 13 shillings
Lived at 36 Claygate Rd W Ealing London W13 (1924)
Commmenced career in the City Engineers Dept in Birmingham and then worked for Beckenham Council in Kent as an administrator. Then in similar position at the Town Hall Hammersmith. for 29 years was head of the admin dept at London University College. During WW" he was seconded to Oxford City Council. For many years he was a part time lecturer and examiner in commercial subjects. He moved to Leamington Spa in his retirement in 1957 to live near his son Murray
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: University Administrator.
Harold married Alice Denyer, daughter of James Denyer and Mary Ann Cawley, on 8 Apr 1911 in Parish Church, Tydenham. Alice was born on 31 Dec 1879 and died on 5 Sep 1960 in Leamington aged 80.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 95 M i. Howard Murray Marklew was born on 5 Apr 1914 in Beckenham, died in 1979 in Stratford Upon Avon aged 65, and was buried in Oakley Wood.
11th Generation 
George married Kathleen Mary Knight.
Children from this marriage were:
96 M i. Ian George Holmes
97 F ii. Susan Marjorie Holmes
William married Ellen Greary.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 98 F i. Angela Marklew
Alan married Theresa Hanlon.
The child from this marriage was:
100 M i. Peter Marklew
95. Howard Murray Marklew was born on 5 Apr 1914 in Beckenham, died in 1979 in Stratford Upon Avon aged 65, and was buried in Oakley Wood.
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Chartered Electrical Engineer. Principal of Mid Warwickshire College 1954 - 1974
Howard married Margaret Morrell, daughter of John Percy Morrell and Emily Taylor. Margaret was born on 13 Nov 1914 in Gravesend, died on 9 Aug 2004 in Leamington aged 89, and was buried 17th Aug 2004 in Oakley Wood. The cause of her death was Parkinsons Disease.
Noted events in her life were:
• Occupation: Worked as PA to MD of Hoover before marriage
Children from this marriage were:
+ 101 F i. Linda Marklew
+ 102 M ii. David Malcolm Marklew
12th GenerationAngela married Keith Handy.
The child from this marriage was:
Linda married Robert David Ebrey.
Children from this marriage were:
104 M i. Robert Mark Ebrey
Robert married Tiffanny Day.
105 F ii. Louise Margaret Ebrey
David married Margaret Lesley Edmonds, daughter of Harold Edmonds and Ellen Hall.
Children from this marriage were:
106 F i. Caroline Jane Marklew
107 M ii. Timothy John Marklew
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