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     William Dempster was born circa 1840 in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
     William Dempster married Eliza Smith on 19 January 1868 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey.
     William Dempster and Eliza Smith appeared on the 1871 census in 2 Providence Tce, Kensington, Middlesex. William Dempster, head, married, 31, Racterer??, born Lichfield, Staffordshire; wife Eliza aged 21, born Kington, Sry and children William 2 and Harry 1 both born in Kensington.

     William Dempster was born say 1775.
     William Dempster married Elizabeth Newby on 14 February 1802 in St Bride, Fleet St, London.
     William died before 10 March 1821 in Earl St, London, St Andrew by the Wardrobe. He was buried on 10 March 1821 in St Andrew by the Wardrobe, London. No proof for the link.

     William Dempster was christened on 26 April 1807 in St Martin, Ludgate, London. He was the son of William Dempster and Elizabeth Newby.

     William Dempster was born circa 1780.
     William died before 17 April 1844 in Tottenham, Middlesex. He was buried on 17 April 1844 in Spa Fields Burial Ground, London.

     William Dempster was christened on 2 December 1877 in St John the Evangelist, Drury Lane, Westminster. He was the son of John Dempster and Emily Louisa Pearce.

     William Arnold Dempster was born on 25 December 1867 in Seetabuldee, Nagpore, Madras, India. He was the son of Robert Dempster and Catherine Ellman. William Arnold Dempster was christened on 7 January 1868 in Nagpore, Maharashtra, Madras.
     William & Robert (and the other children presumably) were brought up their aunt Harriet Ellman while their parents were in India.
     William Arnold Dempster and Robert William George Dempster appeared on the 1881 census in Eliot Bank Schook, 8 Eliot Bank, Forest Hill, Lewisham, Kent. Robert Willm Demmpster 16 & William Arnold Dempster 13, both born in India, were pupils in the school of Thomas Bryer. The school was earlier called Osborne House.
     William Arnold Dempster lived at Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, c.1888-1890. He ran away from school to Canada with a friend. He settled in Brandon, working in a hardware store and deliving milk. He met his wife there. He was listed in a directory dated 1889 as working for James Woodworth & Co. coal and wood dealers at Carrell St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
     William Arnold Dempster lived at 321 Hamilton St, Vancouver, British Columbia, in early 1890.
     William Arnold Dempster married Mary Chipman Rounsefell on 1 March 1890 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They took up residence on Fairfield Island, Chilliwack, in a house across the street from Mary's parents. They lived together for 8 years, during which time they had 3 children.
     William Arnold Dempster lived at Vancouver, British Columbia, from 1890 to c.1893.
     William Arnold Dempster lived at Chilliwack, British Columbia, from 1893 to 1899.
     William Arnold Dempster was mentioned in the manorial court roll dated 19 July 1894 . In the manor of Twineham Benefield. 19 July 1894 - Admission of (a) William Arnold Dempster of Chiliwack, New Westminster, British Colombia, Canada, esquire, on the death of (b) Robert Dempster, his father. - Recites: (i) 12 December 1893. Death of the said Robert Dempster and subsequent burial at Stoke next Guildford, Co. Surrey.
(ii) 15 October 1855. Marriage of the said Robert Dempster at Hove, Brighton.
(iii) 15 January 1868. Baptism of the said William Arnold Dempster at Seetabulda, India, youngest son of the said Robert Dempster.
By this deed, the said William Arnold Dempster was admitted tenant of the said property, upon the trusts declared in the Will of Thomas Ellman, deceased, as described in Sergison 2.
Manor of Twineham Benefield. Admission of (a) William Arnold Dempster of Chiliwack, New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, esquire, on the death of (b) Robert Dempster, his father. By this deed, the said William Arnold Dempster was admitted tenant of the said property, upon trusts declared in the Will of Thomas Ellman, deceased, as described in Sergison 3.
     William Arnold Dempster was mentioned in the manorial court roll dated 24 January 1895. Manor of Twineham Benefield. Copy. Surrender of (a) William Arnold Dempster of Chiliwack, New Westminster, British Colombia, Canada, esquire, and admission of (b) Catherine Emma Dempster of Glenthorne, West Road, Guildford, Co. Surrey, spinster. By this deed, the said William Arnold Dempster surrendered the said property to the use of the said Catherine Emma Dempster, who was admitted tenant thereof, upon the trusts declared in the Will of Thomas Ellman, deceased, as described in Sergison 2.
Manor of Twineham Benefield. Copy. Surrender of (a) William Arnold Dempster of Chiliwack, New Westminster, British Colombia, Canada, esquire, and admission of (b) Catherine Emma Dempster of Glenthorne, West Road, Guildford, Co. Surrey, spinster.
By this deed, the said William Arnold Dempster surrendered the said property to the use of the said Catherine Emma Dempster, who was admitted tenant thereof, upon the trusts declared in the Will of Thomas Ellman, deceased, as described in Sergison 3.
     William Arnold Dempster lived at Seattle, Washington, from 1899. William He was a landscape gardener between 1900 and 1942.
     William died on 23 October 1942 in Seattle, Washington, USA, aged 74. He was cremated in Washelli Crematory, Seattle.

     William Frank Dempster was christened on 3 October 1869 in Horsham, Sussex. He was the son of Joseph Dempster and Fanny Hopkins.
     William died before 8 February 1870 in Horsham, Sussex. He was buried on 8 February 1870 in St Mary, Horsham.

     William Frederick Dempster was born on 11 April 1881 in Queenstown, South Australia. He was the son of George Wafford Dempster and Helen Wylie Caithness Begg.
     William died on 3 September 1957 in Prospect, South Australia, aged 76.

     William George Percival Dempster was born on 26 November 1912 in Portland, South Australia. He was the son of George Percy Dempster and Harriet Carter.
     William George Percival Dempster married Marjorie Catherine Hodges on 7 October 1931 in the residence of William Hodges, Largs Bay, South Australia.

      William Henry James Dempster was also known as William James in some records. He was born before 4 May 1873 in Woolwich RD, Kent. He was christened on 4 May 1873 in East Clandon, Surrey. He was the son of James Dempster and Emma Jane Daborn.

     William Robert Dempster was born on 6 July 1887 in Port Gawler, South Australia. He was the son of Robert William George Dempster and Lydia May Ward.
     William Robert Dempster married Vera Annie Bullock on 10 January 1917 in the Methodist Manse, Balaklava, South Australia.
     William Robert Dempster lived at Tanunda, South Australia, 1931.
     William died on 29 January 1956 in Springbank, South Australia, aged 68. His usual residence was Mitcham West.

     William Thomas Dempster was christened on 7 July 1837 in St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich, Kent. He was the son of Joseph Dempster and Mary Ann Unknown.

     William Walter Dempster was born in 1871 in Richmond, Victoria. He was the son of John Dempster and Amelia Humberstone.
     William died in 1925 in East Melbourne, Victoria.

     Ann Denman was christened on 29 February 1776 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was the daughter of William Denman and Ann Putland. Ann Denman and John Heatherly, Elizabeth Denman and Harriet Denman witnessed John Denman and Ann Heatherly's wedding on 20 December 1796 in Eastbourne, Sussex.

     Ann Denman was born in 1805. She was the daughter of Henry Denman and Elizabeth Unknown (Denman).
     Ann died on 12 August 1811 in Willingdon, Sussex.

     Arnold Denman was christened on 18 February 1798 in Willingdon, Sussex. He was the son of John Denman and Ann Heatherly. Arnold Denman and Louisa Denman, Richard Dempster and Caroline Lay witnessed Robert Osborn Dempster and Mary Ann Denman's wedding on 17 November 1825 in Willingdon, Sussex.
     Arnold Denman married Frances Heatherly Lay, daughter of William Lay and Mary Ann Unknown (Pitt?), on 27 December 1827 in St Peter, Walworth, Newington, Surrey. Arnold Denman witnessed Thomas Noakes and Louisa Denman's wedding on 11 June 1830 in Willingdon, Sussex.
     Arnold and John were registered in Willingdon on the electoral roll dated 1832. Arnold Denman, tenant of Inigo Thomas, Esq. voted at Willingdon for Cavendish.
John Putland voted for Cavendish and Curteis as tenant of I Thomas Esq.
Many of the voters in the village were listed as influenced by the principal inhabitants, particularly Mr Putland.
     Arnold was registered as Arnold Denman, occupier of land in Park farm, Willingdon, on the electoral roll dated 1837.
     Arnold Denman and Frances Heatherly Lay appeared on the 1841 census in Willingdon. He was described as a farmer, aged 42, with Fanny aged 32, but their son was not mentioned. A Samuel Putland aged 83 of independent means, was living with them along with 16 year old female servant Sophia Seymour. Arnold Denman was listed in a directory dated 1845 as Arnold Denman, farmer at Willingdon, Sussex.
     Arnold Denman and Frances Heatherly Lay were recorded on the 1851 census in Upper Stonham, South Malling. Arnold Denman, head, married, aged 52, farmer of 492 acres, employing 15 men & 8 boys, born Willingdon; with his wife Frances, aged 42, born Settonham? Mdx, Charlotte Cooper, a visitor aged 36?, annuitant, born Manchester and two house servants were with them. Arnold Denman was listed in a directory dated 1858 as Arnold Denman, farmer at South Malling, Lewes, Sussex. Mary Ann Denman and Arnold Denman was an executor of Robert Osborn Dempster's estate on 24 July 1860 in the Principal Probate Registry, London.
     Arnold Denman and Arnold William Denman appeared on the 1861 census in Star Place, Fulham, Middlesex. Arnold Denman aged 63, born Willingdon was living with William Wm [Arnold William?] Denman, aged 29, baker & meal man, born Willingdon, Francis Denman, retired farmer, aged 53, [age was in female column and moved to male] born Hackney, Mdx with a live-in bakers' man.
     Arnold died on 8 April 1863 in Willingdon, Sussex, aged 65. He was buried in Willingdon.

     Arnold William Denman was christened on 27 August 1831 in Willingdon, Sussex. He was the son of Arnold Denman and Frances Heatherly Lay.
     Arnold William Denman was recorded on the 1851 census in Babraham, Cambridgeshire. Arnold Denman, aged 19, unmarried, a farmer's son born at Willingdon, was a visitor at the Webb farm.
     Arnold William Denman and Arnold Denman appeared on the 1861 census in Star Place, Fulham, Middlesex. Arnold Denman aged 63, born Willingdon was living with William Wm [Arnold William?] Denman, aged 29, baker & meal man, born Willingdon, Francis Denman, retired farmer, aged 53, [age was in female column and moved to male] born Hackney, Mdx with a live-in bakers' man.
     Arnold William Denman married Eliza Simons on 6 May 1861 in St John's, Fulham, Kensington RD, Middlesex.
     Arnold William Denman and Eliza Simons appeared on the 1871 census in Heathfield Villas, Sydney Rd, Cuckfield, Sussex. Arnold W Denman, head, married, 39, retired farmer, born Willingdon; with his wife Eliza aged 33, born Ruddingham, Notts and son Francis A, aged 2? born Ruddingham, with one domestic servant.
     There was no Arnold Denman living in Sussex by 1881, but there is a William Denman, ironmonger & blacksmith listed in the Willingdon directories from 1855 to 1878. He is not listed in 1882. William is also listed as owning 2 acres 2 rods 19 perches with gross estimated rental 80/13/- in the 1873 Return of Owners of Land. He is not identifiable in the 1881 census of Sussex.
     Arnold died before 1891.

     Charlotte Denman was christened on 15 August 1767 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was the daughter of William Denman and Ann Putland.
     Charlotte died before 10 April 1795 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was buried on 10 April 1795 in Willingdon.

     Charlotte Denman was christened on 30 November 1806 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was the daughter of John Denman and Ann Heatherly.
     Charlotte died on 25 January 1810 in Willingdon, Sussex, aged 3. She was buried on 30 January 1810 in Willingdon.

     Edward Denman was christened on 17 January 1779 in Willingdon, Sussex. An Edward Denman married Elziabeth Hack of this parish at Duncton, in 1808. He was the son of William Denman and Ann Putland.
     Edward Denman appeared on the 1841 census in Willingdon. Edward Denman, 55, Ind(ependent), born in the county, was living with John Marquick? 77.
     Edward died on 30 April 1860 in Willingdon, Sussex, England, aged 81.

     Elizabeth Denman was christened on 29 September 1777 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was the daughter of William Denman and Ann Putland. Elizabeth Denman and John Heatherly, Harriet Denman and Ann Denman witnessed John Denman and Ann Heatherly's wedding on 20 December 1796 in Eastbourne, Sussex.
     Elizabeth died before 4 April 1840 in Southover, Sussex. She was buried on 4 April 1840 in Willingdon, Sussex.

     Her birth was registered in the quarter ending in June 1867 in Basford RD, Nottinghamshire. Frances Eliza Denman was the daughter of Arnold William Denman and Eliza Simons.
     Frances's death was registered in the quarter ending in March 1868 in Basford RD Nottinghamshire.

     His birth was registered in the quarter ending in December 1868 in Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. Francis Arnold Wainwright Denman was the son of Arnold William Denman and Eliza Simons. Francis was listed as Arnold William Denman's son in the 1871 census in Heathfield Villas, Sydney Rd, Cuckfield, Sussex.
     Francis Arnold Wainwright Denman appeared on the 1901 census. He was paymaster aged 32 and married, born at Nottingham with the Royal Navy, a crewmember of the Pyramus, but not on board.
     Francis's death was registered in the quarter ending in June 1902 in London, St Marylebone RD, Middlesex.

     Harriet Denman was christened on 5 January 1781 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was the daughter of William Denman and Ann Putland. Harriet Denman and John Heatherly, Elizabeth Denman and Ann Denman witnessed John Denman and Ann Heatherly's wedding on 20 December 1796 in Eastbourne, Sussex.
     Harriet died before 13 December 1811 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was buried on 13 December 1811 in Willingdon.

     Henry Denman was christened on 10 January 1764 in Willingdon, Sussex. He was the son of William Denman and Ann Putland.
     Henry Denman married Elizabeth Unknown (Denman). There is no record of their marriage in Sussex.
     Henry died on 12 January 1827 in Willingdon, Sussex, aged 63. Henry Denman / Died January 12th 1827 / aged 61 / also his wife Elizabeth who died 28 March 1810 aged 62? / and Ann his daughter / died Aug 12 1811 aged 6 years. He was buried on 19 January 1827 in Willingdon.

     Jane Denman was born in September 1732 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was the daughter of John Denman and Mary Bean.
     Jane died before 17 November 1732 in Willingdon, Sussex. She was buried on 17 November 1732 in Willingdon.

     John Denman was born on 6 October 1700?. He may be the John christened 06 Oct 1700 at Shermanbury, the son of John & Bridget Horley of Cowfold, (Morley - IGI) who were married at Shermanbury on 21 April 1696. If so, he had a sister Elizabeth bapt 28 Feb1696/7; William 3 Mar 1698, Charity 1 Jan 1702, Mary baptised 31 May 1704 at Shermanbury,who died 21 Aug 1704,& brother George bap 28 Aug 1709.
That John was probably born 02 July 1676 to William & Susan Godsmarke (Gosmarke - IGI) at Shermanbury who married there 27 June 1672. They also had William born 9 Feb 1672 Shermanbury, who died 24 Feb 1672, then William 22 March 1673 and possibly Henry 12 Jan 1679. However a John was also christened 11 March 1657 at Shermanbury - the son of Thomas. There are several refernces to Denmans of Shermanbury in the Sussex Poor Law records. He was the son of John Denman and Bridget Morley.
     John Denman married Mary Bean on 24 November 1729 in Willingdon, Sussex. Married by licence.
     '... John Denman that uses Sir Walter (Earl of Wilmington]' s Park farm at Willingdon is to subscibe five pounds a year, there's something afoot...' re the appointment of a schoolmaster at Mason's [Charity>?] school.
     John died before 14 May 1757 in Willingdon, Sussex. He was buried on 14 May 1757 in Willingdon. Mr John Denman.

     John Denman was christened on 21 July 1738 in Willingdon, Sussex. He was the son of John Denman and Mary Bean.
     John died before 28 January 1766 in Willingdon, Sussex. He was buried on 28 January 1766 in Willingdon.

     John Denman was christened on 31 July 1765 in Willingdon, Sussex. He was the son of William Denman and Ann Putland. John was a tenant farmer in Park farm, Willingdon, Sussex.
     John Denman married Ann Heatherly, daughter of Robert Heatherly and Ann Smith?, on 20 December 1796 in Eastbourne, Sussex. They obtained a licence 8 December 1796, the bondsmen being John Denman and John Heatherley of Eastbourne. The marriage was witnessed by Ann Denman, Elizabeth Denman, John Heatherley and Harriet Denman.
     John Denman was named in the in 1803 militia list taken in Willingdon. He was listed as a farmer, class 4.
     John Dempster was the master of John Gower, aged 20 of Willingdon who was convicted of a crime against him.
     John died on 1 October 1824 in 'Park Farm', Willingdon, Sussex, aged 59. He was buried on 7 October 1824 in Willingdon. His monumental inscription reads: Sacred to the memory of John Denman who died Oct 1 1824 aged 59 years. Also of Ann Denman, relict of the above who died March 20 1855 aged 79 years. Also of Fanny Dempster, granddaughter of the above who died July 21 1866, aged 30 years. Also of William, second son of John and Ann Denman of this parish, who died April 5 1800, aged 6 months. Also of Charlotte, second daughter of the above John and Ann Denman, who died January 25, 1810, aged 3 years and 3 months.

     John Denman was christened on 2 July 1676 in Shermanbury, Sussex. He was the son of William Denman and Susan Godsmarke.
     John Denman married Bridget Morley on 21 April 1696 in Shermanbury, Sussex.
     However there was a Thomas Denman eligible of Shermanbury eligible to vote in the poll for the knights of the shire of the county of Sussex in 1705. John Denman was buried on 19 June 1708?. A John Denman was buried 19 June 1709 at Laughton All Saints in Sussex.