The Luff/Grose/Thomas/Mayne Family Tree

This is a brief history of my branch of the Luff /Grose/Thomas/Mayne family.

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Michael Luff - the author of a history of the Luff/Grose/Thomas/Mayne family.

I have also included a history of other branches of my family.
These include the Grose family (originating in Cornwall); the Mayne family (originating in Farnham, Surrey); the Thomas family (originating in Devon).

If after reading this history you have any comments, questions or additions to the records, please e-mail me by clicking on the button below.

Introduction
Luff Family Tree Circa 1700 - 2011
Mayne Family History circa 1580 - 1802
Mayne Family Tree
Grose Family History

My research into the LUFF FAMILY shows that there was quite a large family of Luff's possibly also known as Luffe (this might have been the result of writing styles in the 17th & 18th centuries).
They lived and worked in Surrey and Sussex.

My research into the Grose, Thomas & Mayne families are detailed below.

Records show that in the 1774 Parliamemtary Elections there were 5 landowners who voted in Sussex, these were:
Andrew Luff - Freeholder at Stedham
Richard Luff - Freeholder at Easebourne
William Luff - Freeholder at Fernhurst
William Luff - Freeholder at Harting
filter: Richard Luff - Freeholder at Cocking

Voting in Surrey were:
William Luff - Freeholder at Witley
Thomas Luff - Freeholder at Egham (Chobham Parish)

On the question of my ancestors, I'm uncertain of the family link before circa 1700. I have evidence of two John Luff's who could have been the father of Stephen Luff, see next paragraph.
One John Luff was baptised in Farnham on 21st March, 1723 (his father was William Luff from Wrecclesham, near Farnham).
The other John Luff was baptised in Farnham on 28th April, 1728 (his father was John Luff from Farnham). I have assumed the latter to be my ancestor mainly on the basis of the date that the
children of John Luff were born. As this John Luff's father was named John I have assumed he was probably born circa 1700.

I have however included details of the ancestry of the Luff/Luffe family going back to circa 1520. It is entirely possible that this is my family tree.
I have proof in this history that Stephen Luff (1761 - 1851) is my Great, Great, Great, Great, Grandfather. Stephen Luff's father was John Luff.
I have evidence of the death of a John Luff who was buried in Farnham on 25th March, 1769. I cannot confirm which of the above John Luffs' this refers to, if either.

Although I have included records from 1544, my family history can only be verified from John Luff born circa 1700, to my father Frederick George Luff who died in March 2011.

I have also researched my extended family and have included information of ancestors that have died. I have information of living members but for security reasons have not included them on this web page.
To access these brief histories please click on the required name. The documents are pdf files.

Use this drop down list to select a history of the ancestor you wish see, then click on the name. Click "Go to History".
The name will appear at top of page, then click on that name to bring up history.

Also below is a photo gallery of Luff family pictures, to access each picture again please click on the required picture.

Photo Gallery
William Charles Luff, Army in India 1907 - 1913
William Charles Luff, Army football team India 1913
George Luff 1875 - 1955
William Charles Luff during 2nd World War
Frederick George Luff as a baby 1923
The Almshouses Castle Street Farnham
St Andrew's Church, Farnham

THE START OF THE LUFF FAMILY HISTORY

JOHN LUFF(e) circa 1520 - ?
There is a record of a John Luff(e) being baptised at St Andrew's Church, Farnham on 18th January, 1544. He was the son of John and Maude Luff(e). This makes the approximate date of birth of John Luff(e) senior as 1520. To see a brief history of John Luff(e) and his children, please click on required name.

A history of John Luff(e) born circa 1520

JOHN LUFF(e) 1544 - ?

A history of John Luff(e) baptised 18th January, 1544

JOHN LUFF(e) 1615 - ?
John Luff(e) was born circa 1615, he married Mary Bushell at St Andrew's Church, Farnham on 22nd October, 1637. Parish records show they had at least one child, John born circa 1638. To see a brief history of John Luff(e) and his children, please click on required name.

A history of John Luff(e) baptised 18th January, 1544

JOHN LUFF(e) 1638 - ?
John Luff(e) was born circa 1638, he married Mary Frauchin at Frensham, Farnham on 5th May, 1656. Parish records show they had at least one child, Richard born circa 1658. To see a brief history of John Luff(e) and his children, please click on required name.

A history of John Luff(e) born circa 1638

RICHARD LUFF(e) circa 1658 - ?
Richard Luff(e) was born circa 1658, he married Mary Boxall in St Andrew's Church, Farnham on 27th January 1677.
The Parish Records show they had five recorded children. To see a brief history of Richard Luff(e) and his children, please click on required name.

A history of Richard Luff(e) circa 1658
The children of Richard Luff(e) & Mary Boxall

A history of William Luff(e) baptised 27.4.1680

A history of John Luff(e) baptised 30.12.1680

A history of John Luff(e)(e) baptised 11.11.1682

A history of Mary Luff(e) baptised 21.4.1682

A history of William Luff baptised on 2.2.1694

WILLIAM LUFF(e) 1694 - ?
William Luff(e) was baptised in St Andrew's Church, Farnham on 2nd February 1694.
The Parish Records show that William married Elizabeth Mason in St Andrew's Church, Farnham on 8th December, 1717. To see a brief history of William Luff(e) and his children, please click on required name.
The children of William Luff(e) & Elizabeth Mason

A history of William luff baptised 11.7.1719

A history of Elizabeth Luff baptised 27.12.1721

A history of John Luff 1724 - 1769

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JOHN LUFF 1724 - 1769
John Luff was baptised in St Andrew's Church, Farnham on 21st March 1724.
He married, wife's name unknown, and they had the following children, the baptisms of which are recorded in the Farnham Parish Records.
To see a brief history of the other children of John Luff (and siblings of Stephen Luff), please click on required name. John Luff died and was buried in St Andrews Church, Farnham on 25.2.1769.
A woman, who was buried in St Andrews Church on 13th February 1785, was recorded in the Parish Records as being "the wife of John Luff".

A history of John Luff 1724 - 1769: see below for children

A history of Sarah Luff baptised on 17.10.1747

A history of Elizabeth Luff 1752 - 1832

The children of Elizabeth Luff & James Jones:

A history of Ann Jones 1776 -

A history of Kitty Jones circa 1778 -

A history of Stephen Jones circa 1781 -

A history of Maria Jones circa 1784 -

A history of Amelia Jones circa 1787 -

A history of Matilda Sophia Jones circa 1789 -

A history of George Jones circa 1792 -

The children of George Jones & Martha Avenell:

A history of Caroline Jones circa 1814 - 1881

The children of Caroline Jones & Aaron Blackman:

A history of Caroline Blackman (Baptised Jones) 1835 -

A history of Mary Blackman 1838 -

A history of Sarah Blackman 1841 -

A history of Jane Blackman 1844 -

A history of George Blackman 1847 -

A history of Aaron Blackman 1849 - 1870

A history of Elizabeth Blackman 1853 -

A history of James Jones 1817 - (record still to be completed)

A history of Sarah Jones 1819 - (record still to be completed)

A history of William Jones 1822 - (record still to be completed)

A history of William Luff 1754 -

The children of William Luff & Mary Fry:

A history of Richard Luff 1787 - 1856

A history of Thomas Luff 1791 -

A history of John Luff 1797 -

A history of Edward Luff 1799 -

Stephen Luff 1761 - 1851 - see below for the history of Stephen Luff, the author's 3 x Great Grandfather.
A history of Sarah Luff 1761 -

The children of Sarah Luff & William Jones:

A history of Fanny Jones 1779 - (record still to be completed)

A history of William Jones 1781 - (record still to be completed)

A history of Thomas Jones 1783 - (record still to be completed)

A history of James Jones 1785 - (record still to be completed)

A history of Isaac Jones 1788 - (record still to be completed)

A history of Sarah Jones ? - 1849 (record still to be completed)

A history of Edward Luff 1763 - 1842

The children of Edward Luff & Sarah Bowers:

A history of James Luff 1789 - 1863

The children of James Luff & Mary Attfield:

A history of William Luff 1822 - 1871
The children of William Luff & Elizabeth Smith:

A history of William Luff 1847 - 1914
The children of William Luff & Jane May:

A history of A history of William George Luff 1869 - 1945
The children of William George Luff & Florence Mary Cowper:

A history of A history of Florence May Luff 1904 - 1998

A history of A history of Amy Annie Luff 1906 -

A history of A history of Margaret Eleanor Luff 1908 -

A history of A history of Harry Edward Luff 1870 - 1960
The children of Harry Edward Luff & Emily Whitbread:

A history of A history of Emily May Luff 1903 -

A history of A history of Janett E Luff 1876 -

A history of A history of Gertrude E Luff 1880 - 1947

The children of Gertrude Emily Luff Luff & Arthur Harry Quinion:

A history of A history of Gertrude Quinion 1903 -

A history of A history of Harold Arthur Quinion 1906 -

A history of A history of Stanley Norman Quinion 1910 - 1982?

A history of A history of George May Luff 1882 - 1940
The children of George May Luff & Ethel Thacker:

A history of A history of Dulcie M Luff

A history of Henry John Luff 1849 -

A history of Mary Luff 1851 - 1853

A history of Louisa Luff 1857 - 1831

The children of Louisa Luff & Robert Witcomb:

A history of Louisa Elizabeth Witcomb 1890 - 1959

A history of Ellen Luff Witcomb 1890 - 1944

A history of Bessie Irene Witcomb 1894 - 1952

A history of James Luff 1825 - 1911
The children of James Luff & Hannah House:

A history of James Rufus Luff 1858 - 1877

A history of Charles William Luff 1862 - 1939

A history of Selina Annie Luff 1864 -

The children of Selina Annie Luff & Henry Smalley:

A history of Ernest H Smalley 1887 -

A history of Horace E Smalley 1889 -

A history of Alfred Ernest Luff 1867 - 1930
The children of Alfred Ernest Luff & Ada Sophia Weaver:

A history of Alfred Ernest Luff 1895 - 1920

A history of Sarah Ann Luff 1827 -

A history of Henry Luff 1830 - 1892

The children of Henry Luff & Harriet Stevens:

A history of Louisa Luff 1860 -

A history of Arthur Luff 1865 - 1887

A history of Emily Luff 1869 -

A history of Walter Luff 1871 -

A history of Fanny Luff 1875 - 1882

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STEPHEN LUFF 1761 - 1851

Stephen Luff was baptised on 2nd May 1761 (he puts his birth place as Aldershot - 1841 census).
He married Mary Maine (Mayne) on 28th December 1784. Mary Maine was born circa 1762 and died on 10th November, 1802.

A history of Stephen Luff 1761 - 1851
The children of Stephen Luff & Mary Mayne:

William Luff 1785 - 1867 - see next page for a history of William Luff, the author's 2 x Great Grandfather.

A history of Stephen Luff 1789 - 1867
The children of Stephen Luff & Sarah Ambridge:

A history of Sarah Luff 1823 - 1824

A history of William Luff 1825 - 1879

The children of William Luff & Susannah (aka Susan) Gosling:

A history of Susan Sarah Luff 1848 - 1941

A history of William Ambridge Luff 1851 - 1910

The children of William Ambridge Luff & Harriet Maria de Moulipied:

A history of William Nicholas Luff 1878 - 1961

A history of Gertrude Harriet Luff 1882 - 1949

The children of Gertrude Harriet Luff & Willem Otto Voute:

A history of Alexander John Voute 1903 - 1983

A history of Isabella Susanna Voute 1908 - 2004

A history of William Edward Kotangan Voute 1913 - 1974

A history of Edward Arthur Luff 1884 - 1959
The children of Edward Arthur Luff & Julia Maria Deweer:

A history of Vernon Edward Luff M.B.E. 1921 - 1989

A history of Pearl Margaret Luff 1923 - 2004

A history of Emma Jane Luff 1853 - 1930
The children of Emma Jane Luff & John Frecker Cox:

A history of Nellie Emma Cox 1882 - 1906

A history of Amy Sarah Cox 1886 - 1968

A history of Stephen Luff 1857 - 1909

A history of Elizabeth Luff 1858 - 1860

A history of Mark Luff 1861 - 1918

A history of Arthur Luff 1862 -

A history of Annie Luff 1865 - 1938

A history of Richard Luff 1866 - 1919

The children of Richard Luff & Dora Tostevin:

A history of Richard Arthur Luff 1908 - 1970

A history of Frances Luff 1868 - 1930
The children of Frances Luff & Samuel Hunkin:

A history of Winifred Frances Hunkin 1898 - 1940

A history of Kathleen Hunkin 1903 -

A history of Ellen ( aka Helen) Luff 1871 - 1931

A history of Charles Luff 1872 - 1901

The children of Charles Luff & Alice Mary Vaudin:

A history of Dorothy Luff 1896 - 1938

A history of Charles Edward Luff 1899 - 1938

A history of Jane Luff 1791 - 1882
The children of Jane Luff & John Spreadborough:

A history of Eliza Spreadborough 1816 -

A history of Lucy Spreadborough 1818 -

A history of Mary Spreadborough 1820 -

A history of Henry Spreadborough 1826 -

The children of Henry Spreadborough & Elizabeth Hawkins:

A history of Caroline Spreadborough 1854 - 1856

A history of Henry Spreadborough 1859 -

A history of George Spreadborough 1829 -

A history of Charlotte Spreadborough 1831 -

A history of Charles Spreadborough 1834 -

A history of Richard Luff 1794 - 1868
The children of Richard Luff & Charlotte Elizabeth Barnicoat:

A history of William Luff 1818 - 1863

A history of John Frederick Luff 1819 - 1871

The children of John Frederick Luff & Ann Newing:

A history of Matilda Jane Eliza Luff 1853 -
The children of Matilda Jane Eliza Luff & James Newing:

A history of Stuart James L Newing 1881 - 1881

A history of Maud Florence Newing 1883 -

A history of Mabel Annie Meta Newing 1885 - 1975

A history of Lilian Victoria Newing 1888 -

A history of Ethel Annette Newing 1891 -

A history of Gladys Evelyn May Newing 1898 - 1992

A history of Frederick Adolphus Luff 1857 - 1930
The children of Frederick Adolphus Luff & Emily Adline Lane:

A history of Lily Freda Luff 1893 -

A history of Charlotte Elizabeth Luff 1861 - 1894
The children of Charlotte Elizabeth Luff & William Henry Sims:

A history of George Frederick William Sims 1886 -

A history of Mary A (aka Blossom) Sims 1888 -

A history of George Frederick Luff 1864 - 1926
The children of George Frederick Luff & Minnie Maria Snell:

A history of Evelyn Mary Luff 1889 -

A history of Elsie Florence Luff 1891 -

A history of Stanley George Gordon Luff 1892 - 1966

A history of Richard Stephen Luff 1821 -

A history of Matilda Mary Luff 1824 - 1844

The children of Matilda Mary Luff & Henry Wilson:

A history of Henry Richard Luff Wilson 1844 - 1886
The children of Henry Richard Luff Wilson & Marian Stevens:

A history of Henry Bertie Luff Wilson 1871 - 1875

A history of John Percy Stevens Wilson 1874 -

A history of Alice Lilian Wilson 1874 - 1955

A history of Florence Annie Wilson 1876 -

A history of Horace Septimus Wilson 1877 - 1916

The children of Horace Septimus Wilson & Maude Windibank:

A history of Colin Horace Stevens Wilson 1910 - 1986

A history of Harry Sidney Clarence Wilson 1880 -

A history of Edith Grace Wilson 1882 - 1960

The children of Edith Grace Wilson & William Harry Ross:

A history of William Henry George Dudley Ross Ross 1901 - 1905

A history of Marjorie Grace Corinna Ross 1903 - 1989

A history of Dorothy Muriel Ross 1905 - 1989

A history of William Henry George Ross 1906 - 1994

A history of Ivy Winifred Ross 1908 -

A history of Reginald John Wilson Ross 1911 - 1914

A history of David St John Ross 1917 - 1989

A history of Harold Edwin Wilson 1882 - 1951
The children of Harold Edwin Wilson & Elizabeth Anne Kerton:

A history of Winifred Bessie Wilson 1919 - 2002

A history of Geoffrey Luff Wilson 1925 - 1984

A history of Lucy Luff 1796 -

A history of Hannah Luff 1798 - 1799

A history of Charlotte Luff 1802 - 1836

Mary, Stephen's wife, died in Aldershot on 10th November 1802.
Stephen then remarried. His new wife was Sarah Patrick and they married in 1803. Sarah Patrick was born circa 1785 in Elstead, Surrey.
The marriage produced the following recorded children. The baptisms of which are recorded in Parish Records.
To see a brief history of other children of Stephen and Sarah Luff (and half brothers and sisters of William Luff 1785 - 1867), please click on required name.

A history of John Luff 1804 - 1879

A history of Thomas Luff 1806 - 1885

The children of Thomas Luff & Elizabeth Beckingham?:

A history of Sarah Anne Luff 1832 -

A history of Lucy Louisa Luff 1835 -

Thomas Luff remarried - The children of Thomas Luff & Ann (maiden name unknown):

A history of Stephen Thomas Luff 1846 - 1916

A history of Thomas Luff 1846 - 1894

The children of Thomas Luff & Mary Ann Hayes:

A history of Elizabeth Luff 1874 -

A history of Thomas Luff 1879 -

A history of Sarah Luff 1881 -

A history of George Luff 1888 -

A history of George Luff 1849 - 1899
The children of George Luff & Elizabeth (maiden name unknown):

A history of Frederick Luff 1873 -

A history of Alfred Ernest Luff 1875 -

A history of Percy Luff 1876 -

A history of Beatrice Luff 1878 -

A history of Florence Luff 1880 - 1882

A history of Emily Luff 1883 -

A history of William Luff 1852 - 1900
The children of William Luff & Emily (maiden name unknown):

A history of Annie Luff 1880 -

A history of Alice Elizabeth Luff 1882 - 1961

The children of Alice Elizabeth Luff & George Welland:

A history of Violet Welland 1902 -

A history of George Welland 1903 -

A history of William Alexander Welland 1906 - 1997

A history of Alice Irene Welland 1908 -

A history of Olive Mary Welland 1911 - 2004

A history of Amelia Lucy Luff 1886 - 1977
The children of Amelia Lucy Luff & George Lucas Springfield:

A history of Lucy Matilda Springfield 1904 -

A history of John Frederick Springfield 1909 - 1992

A history of Joseph Stanley Springfield 1911 -

A history of Joseph Stanley Springfield 1911 -

A history of Emily Luff 1887 -

A history of William Luff 1890 -

A history of Harry Luff 1893 -

A history of Effie Luff 1895 -

A history of Martha Luff 1808 -

A history of Kitty Luff Luff 1810 - 1812

A history of George Luff 1813 - 1880

The children of George Luff & Mary Kingson:

A history of Charlotte Luff 1836 -

A history of Mary Ann Luff 1840 -

The children of Mary Ann Luff & Robert Brown:

A history of Robert B Brown 1860 -

A history of Elizabeth Brown 1863 -

A history of Louisa Brown 1866 -

A history of Emily A Brown 1870 -

A history of Thomas Brown 1872 -

A history of Harry (Henry) Brown 1877 -

A history of Susan Brown 1879 -

A history of Selina Brown 1881 -

A history of Duncan Brown 1884 -

A history of Elizabeth Luff 1842 - 1924

A history of George Luff 1844 - 1882

A history of Emma Luff 1849 - 1906

The children of Emma Luff & John Wellbelove:

A history of Deborah Wellbelove 1877 -

A history of William Wellbelove 1883 -

A history of Maurice Wellbelove 1886 -

A history of Alice Wellbelove 1889 -

A history of Daisy Wellbelove 1889 -

A history of Charles Luff baptised 1815 - 1879
The children of Charles Luff & Mary Ellice:

A history of Harriett Luff 1840 -
The children of Harriet Luff & William Woolley:

A history of Fanny Woolley 1859 - 1942
The children of Fanny Woolley & Charles Freeman:

A history of Ada Freeman 1882 -

A history of Rosina Woolley 1860 -
The children of Rosina Woolley & William Charles Hawkins:

A history of Edith Elizabeth Hawkins 1886 -

A history of Gertrude Rosina Hawkins 1888 -

A history of Dorothy Hawkins 1899 - 1901

A history of William E Hawkins 1903 -

A history of Mary Ann Woolley 1863 -

A history of Louisa Woolley 1865 -

The children of Louisa Woolley & Benjamin Henry Smith:

A history of Florence Louisa Smith 1888 -

A history of Bertha Albena Smith 1890 -

The children of Louisa Woolley & John Collins (not married):

A history of John William Smith (baptised Collins) 1895 - 1985

A history of Victor Frederick Smith (baptised Collins) 1897 -

The children of Louisa Woolley & Thomas Frizzell:

A history of Arthur Leslie Frizzell 1900 -

A history of Hilda Frizzell 1903 -

A history of Ivy Frizzell 1910 -

A history of Charles Woolley 1867 -
The children of Charles Woolley & Sarah Ellen Belton:

A history of Ellen Louisa Woolley 1897 -

A history of Emily Edith Woolley 1899 -

A history of William Woolley 1909 -

A history of Frederick Woolley 1870 -

A history of William Woolley 1872 -

A history of David Woolley 1875 -

A history of Edith Harriet Woolley 1877 -

A history of Ethel Woolley 1880 -

A history of Lily Woolley 1883 -

A history of Christopher Woolley 1885 -

A history of Lucy Luff 1843 -

A history of Mary Ann Luff 1845 -

A history of John Luff 1848 - 1897

The children of John Luff & Emily Novell:

A history of Arthur Henry Luff 1874 -

A history of Edith Emily Luff 1876 -

A history of Louisa Minnie Luff 1879 -

A history of Charles Edwin Luff 1885 - 1896

A history of Percy Jas Luff 1890 -

A history of Elizabeth Luff 1850 -

A history of Emma Luff 1852 -

A history of Louisa Luff 1855 -

A history of Henry Joseph Luff 1857 - 1923

A history of Joseph Luff 1817 -

A history of Henry Luff 1820 - 1821

A history of Henry Luff 1821 - 1873

A history of Robert Luff 1825 - 1876

A history of Emma Luff 1829 - 1906

In the 1841 census Stephen was living in Ash, which was part of Aldershot, together with his second wife Sarah and their two youngest children Robert and Emma. Stephen was recorded as being employed as an agricultural labourer.
The census of 1851 shows Stephen still employed as an agricultural labourer in his 90th year. Sarah was employed as a hop ground labourer. Stephen died in Aldershot on 13th November 1851. The death certificate records that he died from natural decay. Emma his daughter was present at his death. His wife Sarah died on 13th October, 1856. She died as a result of diarrhoea, which she had for 3 weeks. Present at her death was her youngest daughter, Emma.
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WILLIAM LUFF 1785 - 1867

William Luff was baptised in Aldershot on 13th March, 1785. He married Jane Gadd who was born in Hale, near Farnham circa 1785. The couple were married in Hale on 1st February 1806. The marriage produced the following recorded children. The baptisms of which are recorded in Parish Records.
To see a brief history of the children of William and Jane Luff, please click on required name.

A history of William Luff 1785 - 1867
The children of William Luff & Jane (aka Jenny) Gadd:

A history of William Luff 1809 - 1841
The children of William Luff & Lydia Wiggence:

A history of John Luff 1832 - 1832

A history of Elizabeth Luff 1833 - 1833

A history of Lydia Luff 1834 - 1908

A history of Mary Ann Luff 1811 - 1867
The children of Mary Ann Luff & Charles Orford:

A history of Charles Orford 1834 - 1885

A history of Mary Ann Orford 1837 -

A history of Thomas Orford 1839 - 1841

A history of Lucy Orford 1842 - 1847

A history of Sarah Orford 1844 - 1932

The children of Sarah Orford & James Corps:

A history of Sarah Annie Corps 1863 - 1951
The children of Sarah Annie Corps & Charles Newman:

A history of Charles Frith Newman 1891 - 1959
The children of Charles Frith Newman & Alice Olivia King:

A history of Charles Frederick Newman 1913 - 1991

A history of Alice Beatrice Newman 1914 -

A history of Alfred Ernest Newman 1916 -

A history of Hilda Miriam Newman 1920 -

A history of Gladys M Newman 1923 -

A history of Beatrix Annie Newman 1893 - 1964
The children of Beatrix Annie Newman & Charles Turner:

A history of Barry Newman Turner 1920 - 1995

A history of Arthur George Newman 1896 - 1955

A history of Winifred Alice Newman 1898 - 1973

The children of Winifred Alice Newman & Reginald Lees:

A history of Roy Newman Lees 1925 - 2006

A history of Elsie May Newman 1900 - 1985

A history of Wilfred Frank Newmam 1903 - 1989

A history of William James Corps 1864 - 1957
The children of William James Corps & Emily Edwards:

A history of Edward James Corps 1895 - 1925

A history of George Henry Corps 1900 -

A history of Dorothy Hilda Corps 1905 - 2000

A history of Lucy Louisa Corps 1869 - 1924

The children of Lucy Louisa Corps & Edward Walter Smither:

A history of Nellie Alice Smither 1897 - 1964

The children of Nellie Alice Smither & Sydney Arthur Habben:

A history of Leslie Edward A Habben 1922 - 1997

A history of Edward Walter Smither 1899 - 1918

A history of Leonard Smither 1901 - 1902

A history of Elsie Maud Smither 1902 - 1977

A history of Elizabeth Alice Corps 1870 - 1962

The children of Elizabeth Alice Corps & Frank Pike:

A history of Frank Henry Pike 1892 -

A history of William Charles Pike 1895 -

A history of Albert Frederick Pike 1898 -

A history of Phyllis Pike 1909 -

A history of George Henry Corps 1872 - 1957

The children of George Henry Corps & Lucy Isobel Holderness:

A history of John Murray Corps 1897 - 1931

A history of Cyril Corps 1898 -

A history of Ronald A C Corps 1906 - 1962

A history of Wilfred Holderness Corps 1911 -

A history of Charles John Corps 1874 - 1951

A history of Alfred Ernest Corps 1878 - 1952

The children of Alfred Ernest Corps & Mary Annie Grace Milton:

A history of Florence Annie Corps 1901 -

A history of Florence Mary Corps 1880 - 1954

A history of Thomas Orford 1847 - 1902

The children of Thomas Orford & Charity Cook:

A history of Thomas Orford 1871 -

A history of Charles George Orford 1872 - 1873

A history of Alice Charity Orford 1874 -

A history of William Edward Orford 1878 - 1911

A history of Kate Orford 1880 -

Clara Orford 1883 - (Daughter of Thomas Orford 1847 - 1902)

Walter Orford 1885 - (Son of Thomas Orford 1847 - 1902)

Lucy Orford 1849 - 1929 (Daughter of Mary Ann Orford(nee Luff) 1811 - 1867)

Nellie Brown 1874 - (Daughter of Lucy Brown (nee Orford) 1849 - 1929)

Charles W Brown 1880 - (Son of Lucy Brown (nee Orford) 1849 - 1929)

Fanny Orford 1851 - 1928(Daughter of Mary Ann Orford(nee Luff) 1811 - 1867)

William Edwin Petty 1872 - 1937(Son of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Alice Mary Petty 1874 - 1966(Daughter of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

George Lester Petty 1876 - (Son of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Ellen Jane Petty 1878 - (Daughter of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Fanny Louisa Petty 1879 - 1935 (Daughter of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Lucy Petty 1883 - (Daughter of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Edwin Joseph Petty 1885 - 1961 (Son of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Charles Edward Petty 1888 - 1950 (Son of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Jane Amelia Petty 1890 - 1894 (Daughter of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Herbert Petty 1897 - 1984 (Son of Fanny Petty (nee Orford) 1851 - 1928)

Ellen Orford 1854 - 1907(Daughter of Mary Ann Orford(nee Luff) 1811 - 1867)

Walter Charles Ford 1880 - (Son of Ellen Ford(nee Orford) 1854 - 1907)

Florence Lucy Ford 1884 - 1948(Daughter of Ellen Ford(nee Orford) 1854 - 1907)

Violet Elizabeth Knibbs 1907 - 1995(Daughter of Florence Lucy Knibbs(nee Ford) 1884 - 1948)

Muriel Knibbs 1909 - 2000(Daughter of Florence Lucy Knibbs(nee Ford) 1884 - 1948)

Edward George Knibbs 1911 - 1993(Son of Florence Lucy Knibbs(nee Ford) 1884 - 1948)

Joan Knibbs (Daughter of Florence Lucy Knibbs(nee Ford) 1884 - 1948)

William Ford 1887 - (Son of Ellen Ford(nee Orford) 1854 - 1907)

Minnie Louise Ford 1888 - (Daughter of Ellen Ford(nee Orford) 1854 - 1907)

Nellie Ford 1892 - (Daughter of Ellen Ford(nee Orford) 1854 - 1907)

William Alfred Orford 1858 - ( God-son of Mary Ann Orford(nee Luff) 1811 - 1867)

Samuel Orford 1858 - 1960( Son of William Alfred Orford 1858 - )

Fred Orford 1910 - ( Son of William Alfred Orford 1858 - )

Lucy Luff 1815 - 1863

JAMES LUFF 1818 - 1883 - for a history of James Luff and his family see next page

Mary Luff born circa 1831

The 1841 and 1851 censuses records William and his wife living in an abode in Hungry Hill, Upper Hale, near Farnham and that he was employed as a sawyer. The census of 1861 shows William and his wife Jane still living in Hungry Hill, but William, who was then 76, gave his employment as a labourer. Jane died in Upper Hale on 10th March 1865, at the age of 80. It seems she suffered from bad legs for 4 months and that, together with pneumonia, caused her death. William died in The Almshouses in Castle Street, Farnham on 26th January 1867. Mary Ann Orford his daughter was present at his death. William died of pneumonia and was 83 years old. The Almshouses in Farnham still exist and a picture of them is shown in the photo gallery.
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JAMES LUFF 1818 - 1883
James Luff was baptised in Hale, near Farnham on 26th December 1818.
At the time of the 1841 census James was employed as a sawyer the same occupation as his father. James married Eliza White in Hale in 1846. Eliza was born in Upper Hale in 1825.
The 1851 census shows James and Eliza living in Hungry Hill next door to James' father and mother.
On 21st December 1853 Eliza died. As far as I can ascertain the marriage was childless.

On 1st July 1856 James remarried. His new wife was Lucy Mouldy. Lucy was born in Chaddleworth, Berkshire in 1834. The marriage took place at Chaddleworth Parish Church in Berkshire. At the time of this marriage James has put his occupation as a carpenter. The marriage produced the following recorded children.
To see a brief history of the other children of James and Lucy Luff (and siblings of James Luff), please click on required name.

A history of James Luff 1818 - 1883: see below for children

William James Luff born in Upper Hale on 3rd November 1856.

Elizabeth Jane Luff 1861 - 1945*

JAMES LUFF born 18th May 1864* - for a history of James Luff and his family see next page

Frederick George Luff 1866 - 1932

Frederick George Luff 1901 - (Son of Frederick George Luff 1866 - 1932)

William John Luff 1904 - (Son of Frederick George Luff 1866 - 1932)

William John Luff (Son of William John Luff 1904 - )

Lily Mary Luff 1905 - (Daughter of Frederick George Luff 1866 - 1932)

Hazel J Hack (Daughter of Lily Mary Hack (nee Luff) 1905 - )

Jill D Hack (Daughter of Lily Mary Hack (nee Luff) 1905 - )

Thomas James Luff 1908 - (Son of Frederick George Luff 1866 - 1932)

Beatrice Elizabeth Luff 1910 - (Daughter of Frederick George Luff 1866 - 1932)

Keith R Melton (Daughter of Beatrice Elizabeth Melton (nee Luff) 1910 - )

Mary Ann Luff 1871 - 1931

Annie Beatrice Thomas 1895 - 1981 (Daughter of Mary Ann Thomas (nee Luff) 1871 - 1931)

William Samuel James Luff 1919 - 1919 (Son of Annie Beatrice Luff (nee Thomas) 1895 - 1981)

Frederick George Luff 1923 - 2011 (Son of Annie Beatrice Luff (nee Thomas) 1895 - 1981)

Lucy Beatrice Luff 1928 - 1997 (Daughter of Annie Beatrice Luff (nee Thomas) 1895 - 1981)

Samuel George Thomas 1897 - 1974 (Son of Mary Ann Thomas (nee Luff) 1871 - 1931)

William James Thomas 1901 - (Son of Mary Ann Thomas (nee Luff) 1871 - 1931)

Patrick Adolphus Thomas 1903 - 1959 (Son of Mary Ann Thomas (nee Luff) 1871 - 1931)

Lucy Thomas 1905 - 1983 (Daughter of Mary Ann Thomas (nee Luff) 1871 - 1931)

Maud Thomas 1910 - 1984 (Daughter of Mary Ann Thomas (nee Luff) 1871 - 1931)

George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955

Ellen Luff 1900 - 1973 ( Daughter of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

William Smith Luff 1902 - ( Son of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

David Luff 1903 - 1905 ( Son of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

George Luff 1904 - ( Son of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

Frederick James Luff 1907 - 1993 ( Son of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

Ernest John Luff 1909 - ( Son of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

Albert Charles Luff 1910 - 1985( Son of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

Adeline E Luff 1914 - ( Daughter of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

Edith D Luff 1917 - ( Daughter of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

Gladys M Luff 1920 - 2005( Daughter of George Frederick Luff 1875 - 1955)

James was employed as a journeyman sawyer. At the birth of his first son, William James, in November 1856, James and his wife Lucy were living in Hungry Hill, Upper Hale, near Farnham.
It seems that the family moved to Finsbury in London sometime between 1857 and 1861.
The 1861 census shows James and his wife living at 6, Langton Street, Finsbury and James employed as a carter. James and Lucy then had two children while living in Finsbury.
However by 1866 they had moved back to Upper Hale, as their son, Frederick George was born there in 1866.
The 1871 census shows the family still living back in Upper Hale, and James was again employed as a sawyer. The 1881 census records that James and his wife Lucy still resided in Upper Hale, but now, at the age of 63, he was employed as a general labourer. James died on 6th December 1883. His death certificate gives his age as 64 years when he died. He died from bronchitis, Mary Newman, his Niece was present at his death.

*Lying -in Hospitals were principally intended for the wives of poor industrious tradesmen, soldiers and sailors. Women were not usually admitted to hospital in childbirth, although medical students and staff from the hospitals often delivered women in their own homes - this was the case with Elizabeth Jane. City of London Hospital, City Road was a Lying -in Hospital with a training school for medical students, midwives and monthly nurses. It also performed deliveries in the hospital, which was the case with James.
This is a sketch of the City of London Lying -in Hospital, circa 1771
Lucy Luff continued to live in Hale until she died on 13th November 1903. She died aged 69 from apoplexy. Jane Ayling, her daughter, was present at her death.
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JAMES LUFF 1864 - ?
James Luff was born in the City of London Hospital, City Road, London, on 18th May 1864.
The 1871 census records that James was living with his parents in Upper Hale, Surrey. The 1881 census show that James was then 18 years old and unmarried. He was employed as a carter.
On 4th April 1886 James married Maria Harrington. Maria Harrington was born in Upper Hale in 1864. The marriage produced the following recorded children.

Ernest Luff born in Upper Hale in 1887 died in the Farnham Union Workhouse in 1897

WILLIAM CHARLES LUFF 1888 - 1957 - for a history of James Luff and his family see next page

Lucy Luff born in Upper Hale in 1890 died in the Farnham Union Workhouse in 1896

Sarah Luff born in Hale 7th September 1892, died in Hale 1894
It would seem that James and Maria fell on hard times as records show that Maria died on 12th November 1892 in the Farnham Union Workhouse. She died of typhoid just 2 months after giving birth to her daughter Sarah. Maria was just 28 years of age.
Sarah the youngest child died on 12th June 1894, she was 21 months old. She died from bronchitis, she died in Hale, near Farnham. Her aunty Jane (Ayling) was present at her death.
Ernest the eldest son died at the age of 10, on 2nd January 1897. He died of diphtheria in the Farnham Union Workhouse.
Lucy the third child also died of diphtheria in the Farnham Union Workhouse she died on 29th December 1896.
In the 1901 census James is living with his mother, Lucy Luff, then aged 67, at Wyke Cottages, Hale. It would appear that he was not in employment. Living with them were James' brother George, and James' son William Charles. Lucy Luff died in Hale on 13th November 1903.
I lose track of James and cannot find him on the 1911 census. The only record that might suit is that a James Luff, of similar age, died in the Pewsey Workhouse in 1911. However I cannot substatiate that this was my great grandfather. He was certainly deceased at the time of the marriage of his son William Charles in 1918, as this is stated on the marriage certificate.

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WILLIAM CHARLES LUFF 1888 - 1957
William Charles Luff was born in Upper Hale, near Farnham on 21st January 1888. He must have had a very unhappy childhood. He lost his mother when he was 4 years old. With his father and siblings he had experienced the poverty of the workhouse. By the age of 9 he had lost his two sisters and older brother.
At the age of 13, in 1901, William Charles was living with his father and grandmother in Wyke Cottages, Hale, near Farnham. He enlisted as a professional soldier in 1907, at the age of 19. It is likely that after his grandmother died in 1903 he lived with his uncle, Frederick George Luff, at 1, Hillside Cottages, Heath End, Surrey. His father James might also have lived there. I know from records that while on leave from the Army William Charles used to stay at 1, Hillside Cottages.

William Charles the soldier standing, during his time in India until he finished his first army service in 1913.

William Charles enlisted in the Army at Aldershot on 14th January 1907, aged 19. His army records show him as being 5ft 10 1/2" tall, blue eyes with a fair complexion. He served with the 79th Battery Royal Field Artillery, reaching the rank of Gunner. He served time in India until he completed his period of army service in 1913. He then transferred to the Army Reserve and found work as a labourer.
At the outbreak of the 1st World War, he was promoted to the rank of Bombardier. He served in France near Rouen in 1915. He was wounded in France and then, in May 1916, was transferred to duties in India. He was stationed in Calcutta and Jubbulpore (1917). He was awarded the 1914 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.
William Charles married Annie Beatrice Thomas in Chelsea on 10th August 1918. Annie Beatrice was born in Rawalpindi, India ( now Pakistan) on 28th March 1895.
After the Ist World War the couple lived at 33, Stadium Street, Chelsea. The marriage produced 3 children, as below.

William Samuel James Luff 1919 - 1919

FREDERICK GEORGE LUFF 1923 - 2011

Lucy Beatrice Luff 1928 - 1997
From 1922 William Charles worked for Westminster City Council as a labourer in the Works Department. In 1940 he and his family were bombed out during the Blitz. They moved to a requisitioned property in Draycott Avenue, Nr Sloane Square and were finally rehoused in Hortensia House, Chelsea in 1943.
William Charles continued to work for Westminster City Council until his retirement at 65 in 1953. He served 31 years with the Council. He then took a job as a liftman at the Westminster Building in Victoria Street, London. The conditions of the job, standing for hours in an unheated environment, and being a heavy smoker contributed to his death on 29th May 1957. He was 69 years old.

William Charles and his wife Annie on holiday. This photo was probably taken around 1954.

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FREDERICK GEORGE LUFF M.B.E. 1923 - 2011
Frederick George Luff was born at 33 Stadium Street, Chelsea on 14th January 1923. He was the son of William Charles and Alice Beatrice Luff ( nee Thomas). He attended Ashburnham Junior School and then St Lukes College in Chelsea until the age of 14.
He then found employment with Queen Anne's Bounty, London in 1937 - which amalgamated with The Church Commissioners in 1947.
Fred ( as he was known ) and his family were bombed out twice during the Blitz in 1940, the German bombers target being Lots Road Power Station, Chelsea. The family were re-housed in a requisitioned property in Draycott Avenue, then later in Hortensia House, Chelsea in 1943.
Fred enlisted as a Royal Marine in 1941 and saw action in W W 2 in the North African and Italian theatres of war. He was awarded 6 service and campaign medals. He was a life-long Chelsea F C supporter, the highlight seeing, with his father, the 3:3 draw at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea played the FC Dynamo Moscow team in November 1945.
Fred married in 1943, and was married for 68 years. They had 4 children, 3 of their own and one adopted.
After demobilisation in 1946, Fred and his wife, and young family, lived in a requisitioned property in Beaufort Street, Chelsea. In 1948 Fred and his family were re-housed in Hortensia House, Chelsea.
The family then moved from Chelsea in the mid 1950's to a village in Kent. Fred never forgot his Chelsea roots.
He was awarded the M.B.E. in 1982, for services to the Church Commissioners in London.
He was very surprised and pleased to receive the Malta George Cross Commemorative Medal in 1994, some 50 years after the event. This medal was awarded to recognise service personnel who were in Malta during the large scale enemy bombings of that Island between June 1940 and September 1943.
Fred retired in 1983, and later moved with his wife to Cornwall. Fred was very much involved with the Royal British Legion, and was awarded their gold badge in 2010.
Frederick George Luff died suddenly but peacefully in Cornwall, on 17th March, 2011, aged 88. His youngest daughter was at his death and he died of broncholpneumonia. He left a widow, 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 7 greatgrandchildren.
He was cremated at Truro, Cornwall on 28th March, 2011 and was afforded a military style funeral, with standard bearers from the Royal British Legion, Royal Marines and Royal Naval Reserve. A buglar played the last post>
THE START OF THE MAYNE FAMILY HISTORY

A history of Richard Mayne circa 1580)

A history of George Mayne 1613 - 1681 (Son of Richard Mayne circa 1580)

A history of George Mayne 1659 - 1739 (Son of George Mayne 1613 - 1681)

A history of George Mayne 1698 - 1777 (Son of George Mayne 1659 - 1739)

A history of George Mayne 1735 - (Son of George Mayne 1698 - 1777)

A history of Mary Mayne 1762 - 1802 (Daughter of George Mayne 1735 - )

THE GROSE FAMILY HISTORY

A history of Edward Grose 1688 - 1763

The children of Edward Grose & Philippa Pasco:

Edward Grose 1716 - 1782 - see below for a history of Edward Grose 1716 - 1782, the author's 5 x Great Grandfather.

A history of Magdalan Grose 1721 - 1789

A history of Jane Newton 1744

A history of Edward Grose 1716 - 1782

A history of Edward Grose 1740 - 1793 (Son of Edward Grose 1716 - 1782)

A history of Joel Grose 1779 - 1832

A history of William Grose circa 1822 - 1897

A history of Edward Grose 1855 - 1920

A history of Gordon Reinfred Leonard Grose 1892 - 1952

Frederick George as a baby with his Aunty Maud.

William Charles , Frederick George, Lucy and William Thomas their cousin, the photo was taken at Margate around 1937.

Frederick George as a Royal Marine 1941.
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William Charles Luff, Army in India 1907 - 1913

William Charles Luff , standing , enlisted in the Army at Aldershot on 14th January 1907, aged 19. He served with the 79th Battery Royal Field Artillery, reaching the rank of Gunner. He served time in India until he completed his period of army service in 1913.

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William Charles Luff, Army football team India 1913

79th Battery R.F.A. - Right Section
Winners - Inter League - Challenge Cup - 1913 - Jhansi India
Back Row: Br. Chandler, Gr. Walford, B.S.M. Collison, Gr. Luff, Gr. Kempson. ( Trainer )
Middle Row: Gr.Grimer, Gr. Burt, Dr. Farquarson.
Bottom Row: Br. Neighbour, Gr. Gibson, Gr. Henrietta, Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Paton.
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George Luff 1875 - 1955

This photo is of George Luff and his wife Adelaine. The picture I believe was taken in Hale, near Farnham shortly after the 2nd World War. George Luff was the younger brother of James Luff, and uncle to William Charles Luff. In 1911 George Luff was living with his family at 26 Ulverdale Road, Chelsea. He was employed in the Lots Road Power Station which was opened in 1905 in Chelsea Creek.

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William Charles Luff during 2nd World War

This photo taken during the war when William Charles worked for Westminster Council.

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Frederick George Luff as a baby 1923

Frederick George as a baby with his Aunty Maud . This photo was taken during 1923.

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The Almshouses Castle Street Farnham

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St Andrew's Church, Farnham

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