Family History, Goldsmith Sidney-Wilmot Chart 0402 Benjamin Robertson Goldsmith, Beatrice Sophia Gilbert, Richard Alfred Groom, Louisa Pooler, William Arthur Gorst, Elizabeth Ann Bennett, ohn C Hudson and Eleanor Gilliat

1842 46 Gold Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Benjamin is left with Benjamin the father's brother Robert in Cambridge whilst his parents
go to London. (Claire Grantham 13/5/2008)
1851 The William and Mary, St Andrew the Less, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Living as nephew with Robert GOLDSMITH (46) Victualler born Brandeston, Suffolk, his wife Ann (46) born Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and a niece Eliza BARBER (18) House Servant born Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Living with them was servant George LOWETH (20) Hostler born Great Baddow, Essex
1861 Vicarage, 11 Wells Street, St Giles without, Cripplegate, Middlesex. Servant to Philip P GILBERT (49) Vicar of St Giles Cripplegate born London, Middlesex, his wife Sophia (42) born Kensington, Middlesex, and their sons Charles (9) and Philip (6) both Scholars born London, Middlesex. Other servants were Ann WRAINCH (45) Cook born London, Middlesex and Celia BIDDLE (26) Housemaid born Brighton, Sussex
1866 1 New York Street, Stepney, Middesex (Claire Grantham 13/5/2008) (Information from Claire GRANTHAM 19/5/2008, New York Street later became York Street. It is close to the church)
1871 Higham Farm, Goudhurst, Kent as Benjamin S WILMOT. Living with them was brother Leonard, also using the name WILMOT. Servants were
Edward GILES (34?) Ag Lab born Goudhurst, Kent and Frances RONDES (15) Nurserymaid and Domestic Servant born Marden, Kent.
1881 Eridge House, Frant, Kent as Benjamin S WILMOT. Visiting them is Elizabeth H READ (31) Married Farmer's wife born Haggerston, Middlesex.
Servants were Fanny FERMINGER (26) unmarried Cook born Chiddingstone, Kent and Georgina TAYLOR (19) unmarried Nurse born Withyham, Sussex
1891 29 Eridge Road, Frant, Sussex as Benjamin S WILMOT. Servant was Alice OLIVER (40?) unmarried Cook born Lamberhurst, Kent
1901 28 Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent as Benjamin S WILMOT. Servant was Mary TUBBY (25) single Housemaid Domestic born Oakley, Buckinghamshire
Information from Claire GRANTHAM 28 April 2009
Benjamin and Beatrice use their real names for the marriage 27 December 1866. By the time of the birth of Alfred on the 6 May1868 Benjamin is Sidney WILMOT and Beatrice is using PARKER as a maiden name plus it's a big jump from being a clerk in London in 1866 to being a Farmer in 1868 in Kent. something must have happened in between that they needed to cover up
Information from Claire GRANTHAM 19 July 2009
Benjamin Sidney WILMOT is in bankruptcy court March 1885 described corn/hop factor corn coal merchant miller and farmer 7a Southwark St Borough Surrey Tunbrige Wells Lambhurst Sussex discharged July 1901
From http://members.cox.net/ggtext/benjamingoldsmith1842_obit.html
THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS ADVERTISER
Friday Jan 27, 1905
OBITUARIES
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DEATH OF MR. B. SIDNEY WILMOT
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It is with great regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Benjamin Sidney WILMOT. It occurred on Wednesday, at his residence, St. Alban's, Eridge-road, as the result of diabetes, from which he had suffered for several years. Generally speaking however, Mr. WILMOT appeared to be in good health and possessing a strong constitution, it was not thought likely the end could be so near, more especially as occasionally he expressed himself as having made a great improvement.
It was noticeable, however, that during the last year or two he had shown signs of breaking-up, but being naturally very active, and engrossed in political work he did not spare himself, and stuck to his guns to the last. It was not, indeed, until a day or two before Christmas that he finally gave in, and from that time, with the exception of coming downstairs for a short time on Christmas day, he was confined to his bed until the end came. His medical attendant was Dr. B. RIX, who was most assiduous in his attentions, but the most dangerous symptoms supervening, nothing, of course, could be done except in the way of alleviation.
Mr. WILMOT, who was 62 years of age last August, was a notable person in Tunbridge Wells and district, and was indeed well known in a wider sphere. His position, as conservative agent for the Tonbridge Division, was sufficient to make him a familiar figure, but apart from this, the interest in the cause he had so much at heart often led him to travel long distances to be present at conferences, or to assist in contested elections. Apart, too, from politics, to which he devoted so much of his life, he was personally a very genial and popular citizen, cheery and conversational, a good hearted man of social instincts, and who possessed a very even temperament. Of attractive personality, with a pleasant and musical voice, he was liked and esteemed wherever he went, and he leaves behind him a name which will always be affectionately remembered by all those who were acquainted with him. He was a remarkable graceful and fluent speaker , and he was always "at home" if he was called upon to make an address. He possessed a very retentive memory, a pleasant fund of boundless humour, and excellent self confidence.
A POLITICIAN
An exceptional gift for ready speaking stood Mr. WILMOT in good stead in the official position he occupied in connection with the Conservative party, of which he was always a hearty and consistent supporter. He was the excellent and energetic secretary of the Central Conservative Association for many years and when the party in the Tonbridge Division was reorganized he became the agent. In the ordinary and varied work associated with such offices, he was unwearied, and, taking such keen interest and pleasure in the duties, nothing ever appeared to him to be a trouble. Organising work, attending Registration Courts, speaking and helping in any direction required, all came alike to him, and it is a simple fact, if a high tribute to his character, to mention that he never seemed to make an enemy, albeit it was work of a kind that may soon get a man disliked even if he does not make actual enemies. In this respect Mr. WILMOT resembled in a large measure the late Mr. T. Fox SIMPSON, for many years the agent of the party, himself an active party man, but whose geniality and bon-homie remains fresh in the memory of all those who knew him.
In December, 1900, Mr. WILMOT was the recipient of a handsome testimonial in recognition of his long and valued services in the conservative cause. The ceremony took place in the Pump Room, and Mr. C. Fitch KEMP presided, while the presentation was made by Captain A. G. BOSCAWEN, who had been elected in October of the same year by the large majority of 2,085. The present was a cheque for 420 guineas, and an illuminated address.
The text of the latter ran thus:
"Presented to Benjamin Sidney WILMOT by the Unionists of the Tonbridge Division of Kent in recognition of his services as secretary for 15 years to the Central Conservative Association, and for upwards of 30 years a warm supporter of the cause."
On that occasion Mr. Fitch KEMP, the Chairman of the party, paid high tribute to Mr. WILMOT's abilities. "Mr. WILMOT," he said, "had been for years most faithful, most constant, and most intelligent, and was, indeed, the best political agent he had ever seen. Always courageous; always calm; always ready to take a a legitimate and proper view of any subject which wanted consideration. He had been their right hand. Mr. WILMOT had always had a very good temper, showed much good reason, and with that inimitable persuasive power which he possessed, he did not know of any constituency that had been better served than by their friend." Captain BOSCAWEN was equally laudatory in paying tribute to Mr. WILMOT'S good services, and it is needless to say the recipient made a graceful and grateful response.
A PROTECTIONIST
Whilst alluding to Mr. WILMOT'S political career, it should be mentioned that he was a persistent and consistent Protectionist. Long before Mr. CHAMBERLAIN's Tariff reform movement became as popular as it is, even indeed, when Mr. CHAPLIN, Mr. LOWTHER, and one or two officers were the only open advocates in the House of Commons, Mr. WILMOT never hesitated to advocate the principle. It was curious that being such a Radical in some respects - and he sometimes expressed opinions and advocated measures which were often ultra Radical - he should be found advocating views which, up to recently at all events were looked upon as representing old -fashioned Toryism. However, there it was. He was not, in our opinion, a good debater on the subject - he was too prone to evade the main question, and to indulge in generalities or points of detail. However he had a very attractive style, and being, to use a familiar phrase, "an old Parliamentary hand," he could quickly extricate himself out of any difficulty in which he might find himself, his pleasant personality and control of temper often standing him in good stead. A short time back he was appointed Organising Secretary of the Tariff Reform League for Kent and Sussex, and no man could have been found better fitted for the post. He not only organized, but spoke at a large number of meetings, and was generally indefatigable in prosecuting a campaign which was so near to his own heart. It will be indeed be very difficult, nay, an impossible, matter to find a successor who can, in some respects, fill the post with anything like such success.
A FREEMASON
In the craft of Freemasonry, Bro. WILMOT took the greatest possible interest, which was maintained to the last. The philanthropical objects of the craft, as well, so to speak, as it's ornate side, strongly appealed to a temperament fond of dignity and display, and no one consequently could be fonder of an Order which at one and the same time preaches good will towards all men, is founded on a democratic basis, and gives it's disciples the opportunity to fill the most prominent and coveted positions. We do not know how long he had been a member of the brotherhood, but it must have been over thirty years, for at least twenty-six years ago he was then a Past Master of the Holmesdale Lodge. The first W. M. of the Lodge, by the way, was Mr. F. W. ELERS. The second Mr F. W. STONE, the third Mr. G. LANGRIDGE, and Mr. WILMOT became the fourth. He was also a Past Provincial Grand Registrar of Kent (1879), and thus gained the coveted "Purple," which was conferred upon him by Lord AMHERST Provincial Grand Master of Kent. He was one of the founders of the Pantiles Lodge (2,200), and was appointed the first Immediate Past Master of the Lodge when it was consecrated, the Town Clerk, Mr. W. C. CRIPPS being the Worshipful Master. Bro. WILMOT afterwards acted as director of Ceremonies at the installations for several years, as well as at the Holmesdale Lodge. He was also connected with other Masonic institutions, attended Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Charity meetings, and hence he became the proud possessor of a large number of medals and jewels.
A FARMER
Mr. WILMOT, as indicated, threw himself heart and soul into a variety of public institutions and subjects. Perhaps, however, there was no Association in the town in which Mr. WILMOT took a greater interest in than the Farmers' Club, of which he was one of the oldest members. It was established in the year 1870, and Mr. WILMOT became President in the year 1882. Before accepting office it had been frequently said that no one but an agriculturist should occupy the presidential chair, and it was for this reason that Mr. WILMOT declined to accept the office when it was offered to him a few years previously. He was not at a former period practically connected with agriculture, but he subsequently became a tenant farmer, and the members of the club accordingly lost no time in showing their appreciation by electing him as their President in the year mentioned. The annual dinner held that year under his chairmanship was a memorable one, although in referring to the report of the function it is melancholy to note what a large number of those present have since gone over to the great majority. The toast of the club was proposed by Sir Edmund FILMER M.P., and the Marquess of ABERGAVENNY followed on with the health of the Chairman.
THE FIRE BRIGADE
He also was a huge supporter of establishing a fire brigade; became it's captain; and had the pleasure of bringing the first steamer into Kent. Captain WILMOT was indeed, always to the fore in making for fire brigade efficiency, and his example acted as a great incentive to numbers of others, who, but for his enthusiasm, might never have become associated with such a good work. In connection with fire brigade matters, it may be noted in passing that Major LUTWIDGE, who had been largely instrumental in founding the brigade, preceded Mr. WILMOT as captain, Mr. WILMOT it should be added, was also the chief promoter of the present Salvage Corps, and, in connection with fire brigade matters, he was a recognized authority outside the radius of Kent and Sussex.
THE TRADESMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Mr. WILMOT was an old and respected member of the Tradesmen's association, and occupied the presidential chair many years ago, being also elected a member of the Committee on different occasions. He gave several interesting addresses during that time, and was also a frequent contributor to the various discussions, his remarks being always practical, intelligent, and interesting. One of the addresses presented to him in connection with the Association, dated February 1879, sets forth that "the best thanks of the members are tendered to him for his untiring energy and devotion to the Association during his three years' successive office as president." It was during his term of office, by the way, that the Pump Room was erected, another movement in which he interested himself.
AN INCORPORATOR
In the project of incorporating the town no man threw himself more heartily into the work than Mr. WILMOT. His democratic sympathies were deeply stirred, and, regardless of consequences (and boycotting a man for his opinions was then more common than now), he threw himself into the fray with characteristic zeal. It seems like diving into his ancient history to disinter even the leading facts connected with the great struggle between incorporators and anti incorporators; suffice it therefore to say that, both at committee and public meetings, at the Tradesmen's Association, which was always to the fore in advocating the improvement, Mr. WILMOT was unceasing in his activity to bring about the change. He gave evidence be fore the first inquiry, in 1884, and when "my lords of the Privy Council" declined to grant the petition, Mr. WILMOT was elected the President of the Incorporation League, formed to carry on the agitation. Later on the much coveted Charter was granted without opposition, and Mr. WILMOT was one of those who had the pleasure of fetching the precious document from London, and riding around the town in the principal carriage which contained it, and which formed part of that memorable procession. The history of the Charter is an interesting one, and to Mr. WILMOT belongs of being one of the principal pioneers of the agitation which was the direct means of securing that representative form of government which the town at present enjoys.
MISCELLANEOUS
The deceased gentleman, apart from the facts given above, filled in his time many positions, and took an active part in various institutions and matters of local interest. Before he came to reside in Tunbridge Wells, he lived, as stated, at Goudhurst, and was largely instrumental in founding the National Schools. On leaving the village he was presented with a clock and an address, expressing great appreciation of the many services he had rendered during his residence in the parish. For some years he was a member of the West Kent Yeomanry. He was the first president of the now defunct Working Men's Conservative Association, took a keen interest in in the Constitutional Club in Calverly-road, was the President of the old Ornithological Society, was an active member of the Committee of the Surgical Aid Society; at one time a secretary of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Society. Mr. WILMOT was a very popular individual in Tunbridge wells, as already indicated, he was also especially in political affairs well and popularly known outside the confines of Tunbridge Wells; and it is not too much to say that, for taking him for all in all, we shall not in many respects ever look upon his like again.
Mr. WILMOT who was married to a daughter of the late Rev. Philip Parker GILBERT, for 29 years vicar of St Giles, Cripplegate, leaves a widow and three sons and three daughters.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral of the deceased gentleman will take place tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, and will assume a public character. Every public body with which Mr. WILMOT was identified will be represented, and appropriately enough, the coffin will rest on the manual of the Volunteer Fire Brigade, in which he took so much interest. Representatives of the Borough and other Fire Brigades in the county will also be present, and fireman will act as bearers. The ceremony will consequently be of a very impressive character. The first portion of the service will be held at the Church of King Charles the Martyr at two o'clock, the Rev. A. W. OLIVER, the Vicar, conducting the service. Internment will take place at the cemetery at three o'clock.
The Courier Friday 3 February 1905
THE LATE MR. B. SIDNEY WILMOT
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The remains of the late Mr. B. Sidney WILMOT were interred at the New Cemetery on Saturday afternoon amid great manifestations of public regret and sympathy. In accordance with a wish he had so often expressed during his life-time, he was given a fireman's funeral, which was of itself a sufficient cause for an enormous gathering to assemble. Quite apart from this feature of the funeral, the extraordinary popularity enjoyed by Mr. Sidney WILMOT during his life-time, the countless number of his friends, and the varied activities in which he had interested himself, drew together a vast assemblage when his remains were convoyed to his last resting place. The body, which was enclosed in a polished oak coffin with massive brass fittings, was borne to the cemetery on the manual engine of the Tunbridge Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade, on which, in life, he had ridden to many a fierce fire.
The brass plate was inscribed thus:
BENJAMIN SIDNEY WILMOT
Died January 25th 1905
Aged 62 years
Following the coffin was the horse van of the Borough Fire Brigade, which was filled with a magnificent collection of wreaths and other floral tributes, sent from all over the town and district. The remains left "St. Albans", preceded by the Fire Brigades', Band, under Conductor WICKENS and to the solemn strains of the "Dead March" a hundred fireman marched slowly in front of the body to King Charles' Church, where the first part of the service was held. Inside and ouside the sacred edifice, large numbers of people gathered. The coffin was carried into the church on the shoulders of six firemen, being met at the door by the choir and clergy. Canon A. J. SCOTT, the Rev. A. W. OLIVER and the Rev. H. Sinclair BROOKE (who is Captain of the Penbury Fire Brigade) officiated. The beautiful lesson was impressively read by Canon SCOTT and the whole congregation joined reverently in singing the hymn "O the Resurrection Morn". Mr. KIMMINS was at the organ, and played appropriate music, while the choir gave a beautiful rendering of the anthem "All they that Weep", Mr. Arthur Hepworth taking the solo.
At the conclusion of the service the cortege reformed, and slowly proceeded to the New Cemetery via Warwick Park. The remains were committed to the earth in the presence of a very large company, the large contingent of Freemasons dropping their sprigs of acacia into the grave.

Funeral Cortege of Benjamin Sidney-Wilmot

1851 Shrubland Road, Haggertone East, Shoreditch, Middlesex. Beatrice was 2 born Shoreditch, Middlesex. Her father was Philip Parker GILBERT aged 38 Incumbent of St Mary, Haggertone, born Shoreditch, Middlesex, his wife was Sophia aged 32 born Kensington, London, Sibling was Elizabeth J aged 1 born Shoreditch, Middlesex. There were 4 servants with the family.
1866 1 New York Street, ?Stepney, Middlesex (Claire Grantham 13/5/2008). (Information from Claire GRANTHAM 19/5/2008, New York Street later became York Street. It is close to the church)
1871 Higham Farm, Goudhurst, Kent as Beatrice S WILMOT. Living with them was Benjamin's brother Leonard, also using the name WILMOT. Servants
were Edward GILES (34?) Ag Lab born Goudhurst, Kent and Frances RONDES (15) Nurserymaid and Domestic Servant born Marden, Kent.
1881 Eridge House, Frant, Sussex as Beatrice S WILMOT. Visiting them is Elizabeth H READ (31) Married Farmer's wife born Haggerston, Middlesex.
Servants were Fanny FERMINGER (26) unmarried Cook born Chiddingstone, Kent and Georgina TAYLOR (19) unmarried Nurse born Withyham, Sussex
(Elizabeth H READ was Elizabeth Henrietta, sister of Beatrice)
1891 29 Eridge Road, Frant, Sussex as Beatrice L L WILMOT. Servant was Alice OLIVER (40?) unmarried Cook born Lamberhurst, Kent
1901 28 Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent as Beatrice L L WILMOT Servant was Mary TUBBY (25) single Housemaid Domestic born Oakley, Buckinghamshire
1907 33 Warrington Crescent, Paddington, London (address at second marriage) Father William Parker GILBERT - (deceased) - Clerk in Holy Orders.
1907 33 Warrington Crescent, ?Paddington, London (http://members.cox.net/ggthompson/benjamingoldsmith1842.hml from Claire GRANTHAM 13/3/2008)
1911 Glencoe Haygate Road Wellington Shropshire. With Richard and Beatrice was an Annie Elizabeth WILSON a Servant married aged 25 (1886) a General Servant Domestic, born Ketley Shropshire.
1918 Cripplegate Institute, Golden Lane, EC (down as a widow) Father Philip Parker GILBERT - (deceased) - Clerk in Holy Orders
1924 West Brook, Forest Road, Broadwater, Sussex (http://members.cox.net/ggthompson/benjamingoldsmith1842.hml from Claire GRANTHAM 13/3/2008)
Information from Claire GRANTHAM 18/6/2009
Another chancery case was brought by the Reverend Parker GILBERT, Beatrice's father against
Miles READ, the husband of Beatrice's sister Henrietta. In 1869 they had also run away to be married. The Rev Parker GILBERT was trying to exclude Miles from enjoying any money that Henrietta
was likely to inherit and pressing for the cost of the action as the stamp duty was £100. This was likley to be a considerable amount so this could explain the name change to WILMOT. The birth indexes used to be open to public view and then he would have easily been able to trace them.
Further information for Beatrice
Daughter of Rev. Philip Parker Gilbert and Sophia Dumergue
The Times, Thursday, Jun 19, 1924
HUDSON : GORST - On the 17th June, at St. Mary's church, Broadwater, the Rev. J. Clare Hudson of Woodhall Spa, to Beatrice Sophia Gorst of Broadwater, Worthing.

1851 New Street, Wellington, Shropshire. Father Richard GROOM a Timber Merchant born Shropshire, his wife Jane aged 26 born Shropshire, the Richard A aged 4, Maud aged 2 and James aged 1 all born Shropshire. There was a Ruth BROOKS a Servant unmarried aged 15 a House Servant also born Shropshire.
1861 Boarding School, Old Hale, Watling Street, Wellington, Shropshire.
1871 Somerville, Vineyard Road, Wellington, Shropshire. Richard and Louisa were with her father William POOLER on this Census.
1881 Glencoe (Glenese)? Newtown, Wellington Shropshire.
1901 10 Cemetery Road, Wellington, Shropshire.
1907 Parish of Wellington, Shropshire (address at marriage) Father - Richard GROOM - deceased - Timber Merchant.
1911 Glencoe Haygate Road Wellington Shropshire. With Richard and Beatrice was an Annie Elizabeth WILSON a Servant married aged 25 (1886) a General Servant Domestic, born Ketley Shropshire.

1851 New Street, Wellington, Shropshire. Father William POOLER aged 44 a Tailor and draper employing 5 men born Shropshire, Mother Mary A aged 41 born Shropshire, siblings Elizabeth aged 20, Mary A aged 13 a Scholar, Henry aged 13 a Scholar, then Louisa, then William aged 5 a Scholar and John E aged 5 months, all born Shropshire. There was a servant with the family.
1861 New Street, Wellington, Shropshire. Father was William POOLER aged 54 a Tailor and Woollen Draper Employing 9 men, 2 boys and 1 girl born Tibberton, Shopshire, his wife was Mary Ann POOLER aged 51 she was born in Wellington, Shropshire as was all the following children, Elizabeth aged 30, Pheobe aged 25, Mary Ann aged 23, Henry aged 21 a Tailors Assistant, then Louisa a Tailors Assistant and William aged 15 a Scholar there was a Servant with the family.
1871 Somerville, Vineyard Road, Wellington, Shropshire. Richard and Louisa were with her father William POOLER on this Census.
1881 Glencoe (Glenese)? Newtown, Wellington Shropshire.
1901 10 Cemetery Road, Wellington, Shropshire.

1841 New Ferry, Lower Bebington, Cheshire. Father R E GORST 30 a Surgeon, born Cheshire, wife C M GORST aged 24, not born i Cheshire Rich GORST 15 an Apprentice Surgeon, then Wm A GORST aged 3, and finally Peter F GORST aged 2 all of the children born in Cheshire.
1851 Rock Cottage, Tranmere, Cheshire. Wm A GORST was at School, born Bebbington, Cheshire. his father was Robert E GORST aged 32 a General Practitioner born Shotwick, Cheshire. his wife was not with him. there was another child a P S GORST aged 12 School born Bebbington, Cheshire. With them was a Martha GORST Sister aged 25 a Governess born Chester and two servants.
1861 New Chester Road, Bebington, Cheshire. Father Robert Ellison GORST aged 48 a Surgeon born Cheshire, mother Charlotte May aged 49 born Lancashire. There were three visitors and three servants with the family.
1871 Census - Rockland, Thornton Hough, Cheshire. With the family was Charlotte M GORST mother a Widow born Liverpool, Lancashire. There were also four servants.
1881 Henderton Lodge, Little Neston, Cheshire. William is down as W Arthur on this Census which is why we have not found them before. Three Servants with the family.
1891 Census - 16 Ashville Road, Claughton with Grange, Cheshire. There were three servants of this census.
1911 Cwmalis Llangollen Merionethshire, North Wales. William Arthur was down as a widower, no occupation born Cheshire, with him was his daughter Mary Emma GORST single aged 46 a Domestic born Aigmister Lancashire, A daughter Bertha GORST aged 38 an Artist Etcher born Thampton Hugh, Cheshire, and William Arthur GORST son Single aged 43 no occupation down as being born Aighitto?, Lancashire. With them was a Servant an Anne MORRIS a widow aged 29 a General Sevant born Llangolledn Denbigh, Wales.
1918 Llangollen, Wales - Father - Robert Ellison GORST - Medical Man - (deceased)

1871 Census - Rockland, Thornton Hough, Cheshire. With the family was Charlotte M GORST mother a Widow born Liverpool, Lancashire. There were also four servants.
1881 Henderton Lodge, Little Neston, Cheshire. Three Servants with the family.
1891 Census - 16 Ashville Road, Claughton with Grange, Cheshire. There were three servants of this census.

1851 7 Pelham Cresecent, St Mary in the Castle, Hastings, Sussex. Father John HUDSON Retired farmer aged 25 born Castelacre, Norfolk, mother Mariia aged 26 born London, Middlesex, then John Clare aged 2 born Lower Swell, Gloucestershire, Edith M aged 6 months born Lower Swell, Gloucestershire.
1861 Abbey Street, Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset
1871 Census - The Hollies, Penkhll, Staffordshire John Clare HUDSON was a Visitor at this address a Cambridge Undergraduate born Nether Swell, Gloucestershire, also at this address was Eleanor GILLIAT aged 22 a Governess born Horncastle, Leicestershire. John married Eleanor. They were with a Willia KEARY aged 54 a Solicitor aged 54 born Stockton, Yorkshire, his wife Mary Peyton aged 45 born Newcastle, Staffordshire and children Mary Ethel aged 15 a Scholar born Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Alice Anne aged 13 a Scholar born Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Helen Lucy aged 10 a Scholar born Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, There were alo three servant in the household.
1881 Thornton, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, They had two servants
1891 Thornton, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, They had two servants
1901 Thornton, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, They had one servant on this census.
1911 Thornton Horncastle, Lincolnshire
1924 Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire?
On the 1911 census there is only one John C HUDSON born around 1850, he is living at Thornton Horncastle, Lincolnshire with his wife Eleanor. I have an idea that this is the correct person, He is down a John Clare HUDSON and his occupation is Clergyman Established Church. Beatrice's father was a Clerk in Holy Orders, so I think it is more than possible that she was involved in the Church through her life. II have now confirmed this is the correct John HUDSON)
MARRIAGE
The Times, Thursday, Jun 19, 1924
HUDSON : GORST - On the 17th June, at St. Mary's church, Broadwater, the Rev. J. Clare Hudson of Woodhall Spa, to Beatrice Sophia Gorst of Broadwater, Worthing.
DEATH
The Times, Tuesday, Jan 9, 1934
Jan. 6, 1934, at Croydon, the Rev. JOHN CLARE HUDSON, M.A. Pembroke Coll. Camb., son of the late John Hudson, Junr., of Castle Acre, Norfolk, formerly Rector of Martin with Thornton, by Horncastle. Lincs. 1875-1920, Canon of Lincoln 1895-1911, in his 85th year.
John was born about 1849, the son of John Hudson and Eleanor Sewell, at Lower Swell, Gloucestershire.. Was educated at Sherborne School Admitted at age 21, to Pembroke College, Oxford, on September 1, 1869. Received his B.A. 1873; and his M.A. 1876. He was Ordained deacon (Gloucester and Bristol) in 1872; and priest in 1873; He was Curate of Uley, Gloucestershire, 1872-1875. He was Rector of Martin with V. of Thornton, Lincolnshire, 1875-1920. Prebendary of Lincoln Cathedral. Licensed to preach in diocese of Canterbury, 1928-1933; in diocese of Southwark, 1929-1933. He was Co-editor of Lincolnshire Notes and Queries, 1888-1899. Lived at 37 St Peter's Road, Croydon, 1928-1934. Died January 6, 1934.

1851 Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Father was a George GILLIAT aged 48 a Brewer, Malster, Corn Merchant and Farmer of 530 acres employing 17 Labourers and 5 boys born Dalser???, Lincolnshire. His wife was Catherine aged 36 born Carlton, Lincolnshire. There were five other children other than Eleanor and four servants.
1871 Census - The Hollies, Penkhll, Staffordshire Eleanor GIILIAT aged 22 a Governess born Horncastle, Leicestershire also at this address was John Clare HUDSON a Cambridge Undergraduate born Nether Swell, Gloucestershire. Eleanor married John. They were with a Willia KEARY aged 54 a Solicitor aged 54 born Stockton, Yorkshire, his wife Mary Peyton aged 45 born Newcastle, Staffordshire and children Mary Ethel aged 15 a Scholar born Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Alice Anne aged 13 a Scholar born Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Helen Lucy aged 10 a Scholar born Stoke on
1881 Thornton, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, They had two servants
1891 Thornton, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, They had two servants
1901 Thornton, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, They had one servant on this census.
1911 Thornton Horncastle, Lincolnshire

1871 Higham Farm, Goudhurst, Kent as WILMOT. Living with them was father's brother Leonard, also using the name WILMOT. Servants were
Edward GILES (34?) Ag Lab born Goudhurst, Kent and Frances RONDES (15) Nurserymaid and Domestic Servant born Marden, Kent.
1881 62 Brougham Street, Mile End Old Town, Hamlet, London, Middlesex. A pupil in an Instutution with many others
1891 Mill House, Lamberhurst, Kent as Alfred R S WILMOT. Servants were Edith BARTHOLOMEW (20) General Servant Domestic born Basingstoke,
Hampshire and Mary J BANNISTER (16) General Domestic Servant born Forest Row, Sussex
1901 53 South Bar Street, Banbury, Oxfordshire as Alfred R S WILMOT. Living with them was sister-in-law Violet M SEARES (25) born Richmond, Surrey. Servants were Ada M HANK (18) General Servant Domestic born Kidlington, Oxfordshire and Kate ROSE (41) Nurse born Salisbury, Wiltshire both single.
1911 Ben Wyvis?, South Grove, Highgate, London as Alfred Robert Sidney WILMOT. Servants were Ethel ROWE (29) born Boreham Wood, Hertfordshire and Lizzie BRACE (23) born Tottenham, Middlesex both Domestic Servants
Mrs R SIDNEY-WILMOT senior attended the marriage of her grandson, Alfred Robert SIDNEY-WILMOT, to Eliza Field COLLEDGE Bet. January - March 1889. She gave them a silver fish slice and fork.
1935 National Probate Calendar. SIDNEY-WILMOT Alfred Robert of The Grove Great Horkesley Essex died 4 January 1935 Probate Ipswich 2 April to Harriet Sidney-Wilmot widow Harold Fenner Sidney-Wilmot company secretary and Bertram Percy Butcher bank Clerk. Effect £32439 8s Further Grant 28 May
1936.
Possibly "The Grove, Great Horkesley, has been now developed into a Housing Estate by Mersea Homes; their description is as follows:
The Grove at Horkesley Green has a superb collection of 3, 4 & 5 bedroom houses in a great location.
Set around fourteen acres of parkland these inspiring new homes offer great designs and new ideas on external detail and internal finishing touches. ‘Wow’ glazed living spaces, latest kitchen styles, vaulted ceilings and balconies combine to create quite unique places to live.
Memorial details at All Saints Great Horkesley Essex
A180 ( Kerbstone with cornerposts, central cross, and vase )
Alfred Robert Sidney-Wilmot born 1869, died Jan 4th 1935
At rest / Also in memory of / Harriet Sidney Wilmot his wife. Late of this parish / Born 5th Feb 1883 / Died 15th July 1957

1871 Higham Farm, Goudhurst, Kent as WILMOT. Living with them was father's brother Leonard, also using the name WILMOT. Servants were
Edward GILES (34?) Ag Lab born Goudhurst, Kent and Frances RONDES (15) Nurserymaid and Domestic Servant born Marden, Kent.
1881 Bedford County School, Kempston, Bedfordshire. Together with a number of other pupils
1891 29 Eridge Road, Frant, Sussex as Philip C S WILMOT. Servant was Alice OLIVER (40?) unmarried Cook born Lamberhurst, Kent
1901 Not found
1903 36 Stansfield Road, Stockwell, Lambeth, London (address at marriage)
1911 Not found
Information for Kate Isabel BROWN
1903 Warwick House Street, Charing Cross, London (address at marriage) Aged 21 - Father - Robert Frederick BROWN - Licensed Victualler - (deceased)
1904 Having found the death of Kate in 1904 (a year after marriage) in Steyning district Sussex. There is a birth of a John Philip Sidney-Wilmot in December quarter 1906 in Steyning district, Sussex which seems to suggest that Phillip Claud married again.

1881 Eridge House, Frant, Sussex as WILMOT. Visiting them is Elizabeth H READ (31) Married Farmer's wife born Haggerston, Middlesex. Servants were Fanny FERMINGER (26) unmarried Cook born Chiddingstone, Kent and Georgina TAYLOR (19) unmarried Nurse born Withyham, Sussex
1891 29 Eridge Road, Frant, Sussex as WILMOT. Servant was Alice OLIVER (40?) unmarried Cook born Lamberhurst, Kent
1901 Not found
1910 Tonawanda, Erie, New York, USA. With Thomas and Elizabeth was a Jennie McPHERSON sister, (I think of Elizabeth as both down as being born Pennsylvania and parents, father Ireland (Irish) and mother Pennsylvania, there was a Servant and a Boarder with the family. The sisters name gives us Elizabeth's maiden name.
1920 Philadelphia Ward 46, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Having looked on the Web I believe that Thomas Waterman SIDNEY-WILMOT changed his name to Thomas Waterman MACDONALD, I am not sure when he changed his name but he appears to have gone firstly to Canada and then in 1931 applied for citizenship in the US.
For this I have found quite a bit about him and have now added a chart to show his wife and children.
The US Naturalization Record reads as follows:
To the Honorable the District Court of the United States for the District of Pennsylvania.
The petition of Thomas Waterman MacDonald
First. My place of residence is 4926 Penbridge St
Second My occupation is pipe fitter
Third I was born on the 9 day of September anno Domini 1875 at Kent, England
Fourth. I emigrated to the United States from Thorold, Canada, on or about the 17 day of Feb anno Domini 1914 and arrived in the United States, at the port of Niagara Falls, N.Y. the 17 day of February anno Domini 1914 via Railroad.
Fifth I declare my intention to become a citizen of the United States on the 13 day of March anno Domini 1917 at Noristown Pennsylvania in the C.P. Couth of Montgomery Co.
Sixth I am married. My wife's name is Elizabeth; she was born on the 2 day of October anno Domini 1875 at Bridgeport, Pennsylvania and now resides with me.
I have two children and the name, date and place of birth and place of residence of each of said children is as follows:
Claude Sidney May 20, 1910 Buffalow, N.Y.
Mary Elizabeth Mar 18, 1913 Thorold, Canada, with me
Seventh. I am no a disbeliever in or opposed to organized government or a member of or affiliated with any organization or body of persons teaching disbelief in or opposed to organized government. I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy. I am attached to the principles of the Constitution of the United States, and it is my intention to become a citizen of the United States and to renounce absolutely and forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign, prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland of whom at this time I am a subject, and it is my intention to reside permanently in the United States.
Eighth. I am able to speak the English language.
Ninth. I have resided continuously in the United States of America for the term of five years at least, immediately preceding the date of this petition, to wit, since the 17 day of Feb, an Domini 1914 and in the State of Pennsylvania, continuously next preceding the date of this petition.
Tenth I have not heretofore made petition for citizenship of any court.
Thomas Waterman MACDONALD
Declaration of Intention No 1209 and Certificate of Arrival, for the department of Labor filed this 19 Day of April 1920
There are further documents attached, some are on top of each other and it is not possible to read them but there is a Certificate of Arrival dated March 19 1930 which states something like the above which is pasted on top of another form, this nearly states the same as the above but does dates that his wife was Elizabeth Mary and that she was born in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania is now resides at 19 Front St., Bridgeport, Pennsylvania.
I found on Ancestry for a Thomas Waterman WILMOT the following which first made me think that he had changed his name to MacDonald in the England, Andrews Newspaper Cards, 1790- 1976 dated 24th September 1960 London, England, there is a similar entry dated 24th April 1960
WILMOT (Thomas Waterman), deceased (otherwise Thomas Waterman MacDonald. - Will the issue, or anyone who has knowledge of the whereabouts of the issue of the before named, who may have married prior to 1908 and who formerly lived at Dover and Tunbridge Wells and went America in or about 1908, kindly contact Messrs. F. W. Hughes * Son. 16 Connaught-Street , Hyde Park, London, W.2.
I then found an Anne trying to locate Thomas, on the 24th June 2008 she wrote
I am trying to locate Thomas Waterman who left the UK mysteriously and went to Canada, changing his surname to Macdonald. He was married Eda Jane Barringer and they had a son and daughter called Mary. This must be same person but the wife's name does not tie up with what the US Citizenship papers says.

1881 Eridge House, Frant, Sussex as Katherine WILMOT. Visiting them is Elizabeth H READ (31) Married Farmer's wife born Haggerston, Middlesex.
Servants were Fanny FERMINGER (26) unmarried Cook born Chiddingstone, Kent and Georgina TAYLOR (19) unmarried Nurse born Withyham, Sussex
1891 7 Cronwell Road, Hove, Sussex as Katie WILMOT. Boarding at a school with sisters Elizabeth and Winifred
1901 Not found
1905
The Times
Tuesday Mar28, 1905
Marriages
PRICE : SIDNEY-WILMOT - On the 23rd inst, at All Saints Church, Putney, bu the Revd. J. Howard Webb, HARRY BRADBURY, younger son of the late Frank price, of Wiltshire-road and of Mrs Price of 18 Hotham-road, Putney to CATHERINE SOPHIA, eldest surviving daughter of the late B SIDNEY-WILMOT, of Tunbridge-Wells.
1911 "Shelby", Chaucer Road, Ashford, Middlesex. A servant was Rosetta BARNES (18) born Sibford, Oxfordshire

1881 Eridge House, Frant, Sussex as WILMOT. Visiting them is Elizabeth H READ (31) Married Farmer's wife born Haggerston, Middlesex. Servants were Fanny FERMINGER (26) unmarried Cook born Chiddingstone, Kent and Georgina TAYLOR (19) unmarried Nurse born Withyham, Sussex
1891 7 Cronwell Road, Hove, Sussex as Elizabeth WILMOT. Boarding at a school with sisters Katie and Winifred
1901 Hospital, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex. Together with staff and patients
1911 Not found
1929 21 Prince of wales Road, Battersea, Surrey (address at death)
1929 National Probate Calendar. Sidney-Wilmot Elizabeth rebecca of 21 Prince of Wales-road Battersea Surrey spinster died 12 June 1929 at St. Thomas's Hospital Albert Embankment Surrey Probate London 12 July to Marion Joan Price spinster. Effect £817 1s. 7d.

1891 7 Conwell Road, Hove, Sussex as Winifred WILMOT. Boarding at a school with sisters Katie and Elizabeth
1901 189 Cromwell Road, Brompton, Kensington, London. Down as Constance WILMOT. (ancestry has her down as born Tonbridge, Wiltshire, actual Census has Tonbridge Wells, Kent. She is with a Maud STONE aged44 a Boarding House Proprietor, she was a widow but had three children with her, Constance was a Visitor and then there were ten boarders, and four servants.
1911 9 Chatsworth Road, Brighton, Sussex. Living with them were Elizabeth READ (61) widow Private Means born Haggerston, Middlesex and Servant Alice Kate STANDING (20) born Petworth, Sussex

1901 10 Cemetery Road, Wellington, Shropshire.
1911 Census - 38 Goddington Road Strood, Kent, They has a servant a Helen Maud HUBBLE aged 18 a General Servant born Fulham London

1871 Census - Rockland, Thornton Hough, Cheshire. With the family was Charlotte M GORST mother a Widow born Liverpool, Lancashire. There were also four servant.
1881 Henderton Lodge, Little Neston, Cheshire. Three Servants with the family.
1891 Census - 16 Ashville Road, Claughton with Grange, Cheshire. There were three servants of this census.
1911 Cwmalis Llangollen Merionethshire, North Wales. There was a Servaant a Anne MORRIS a Widow aged 29 a General Servant born Denbigh Vron Llangollen with the family.

1871 Census - Rockland, Thornton Hough, Cheshire. With the family was Charlotte M GORST mother a Widow born Liverpool, Lancashire. There were also four servants.
1881 Henderton Lodge, Little Neston, Cheshire. Three Servants with the family.
1891 Census - 16 Ashville Road, Claughton with Grange, Cheshire. There were three servants of this census.
1901 7 Westminster Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. William A GORST the son was head of Family. He is down as Sole (Not head). Then his siblings under him are down as daughters and son. There were three servants with them.

1871 Census - Rockland, Thornton Hough, Cheshire. With the family was Charlotte M GORST mother a Widow born Liverpool, Lancashire. There were also four servants.
1891 Census - 16 Ashville Road, Claughton with Grange, Cheshire. There were three servants of this census.
1901 7 Westminster Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. William A GORST the son was head of Family. He is down as Sole (Not head). Then his siblings under him are down as daughters and son. There were three servants with them.
1911 Cwmalis Llangollen Merionethshire, North Wales. There was a Servaant a Anne MORRIS a Widow aged 29 a General Servant born Denbigh Vron Llangollen with the family.

1871 Census - Rockland, Thornton Hough, Cheshire. With the family was Charlotte M GORST mother a Widow born Liverpool, Lancashire. There were also four servants.

1881 Henderton Lodge, Little Neston, Cheshire. Three Servants with the family.
1891 Census - 16 Ashville Road, Claughton with Grange, Cheshire. There were three servants of this census.
1901 7 Westminster Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. William A GORST the son was head of Family. He is down as Sole (Not head). Then his siblings under him are down as daughters and son. There were three servants with them.
1911 Cwmalis Llangollen Merionethshire, North Wales. There was a Servant a Anne MORRIS a Widow aged 29 a General Servant born Denbigh Vron Llangollen with the family.
John and Bertha had a child
John A AIKIN December quarter 1912 Corwen district, Denbighshire.

1881 Henderton Lodge, Little Neston, Cheshire. Three Servants with the family.
1891 Census - 16 Ashville Road, Claughton with Grange, Cheshire. There were three servants of this census.
1901 7 Westminster Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. William A GORST the son was head of Family. He is down as Sole (Not head). Then his siblings under him are down as daughters and son. There were three servants with them.

1881 Henderton Lodge, Little Neston, Cheshire. Three Servants with the family.
1891 Census - 16 Ashville Road, Claughton with Grange, Cheshire. There were three servants of this census.
1901 7 Westminster Road, Tranmere, Birkenhead, Cheshire. William A GORST the son was head of Family. He is down as Sole (Not head). Then his siblings under him are down as daughters and son. There were three servants with them.
Information for Mary Carolyne Dorothea VILLIERS
1900 55 Goldhurst Terrace, South Hampstead. Father Frederick, occupation down as a Gentleman and his wife was Louisa. (address at baptism)

This is a Chart for Benjamin Robertson Goldsmith, Beatrice Sophia Gilbert, Richard Alfred Groom, Louisa Pooler, William Arthur Gorst, Elizabeth Ann Bennett, John Clare Hudson and Eleanor Gilliat