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I know the area very well.

With regard to Wallace Farm - I do not believe that this is in any way connect to Walliswood which back 100+ years ago was just a very small village.

The 1881 census give the address as WALLACE and surrounding properties are, in fact, in Weare Street, Ockley.  I think whoever took the census must have been hard of hearing as he has written Oldbrooks Farm when it is, in fact, Holbrook Farm.  Likewise WALLACE, is actually WALEYS - a very stunning property close to Holbrook Farm. 

Google Maps is another good source.  Weare Street is over 3 miles longs and covers Start in Capel and finishes in Ockley.  Both my father in law and my brother in law live in Weare Street - one in Capel, the other in Ockley. 

My maiden name is Hazeltine!!  Please feel free to contact me privately as there appears to be some question as to paternity on this side of the family.

http://www.zoopla.co.uk/property-history/waleys/weare-street/ockley/dorking/rh5-5nw/20765329

Hi,

I have a bit more information on my Grandad's 'Buffalo' medals received from my Uncle in Australia.  Hopefully someone will be able to give me more information on this and the Buffalos in general.  In my Uncle's letter, he tries to described the medals (he did suffer a stroke a few months previously):

Inscribed on all of them Victoria R.A.O.B. Grand Council Lodge No. 966 Presented to (Primo) A. Hunt Lodge No. 966
War medal The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919;
A Silver Medal 1914 - 1918 Blue, White, Yellow, White & Blue a man on a charger;
Red, White, Blue Star on Crown & ? cross swords 1914 - 1915

Can ANYONE out there shed some light on these?

Kind regards

Pat

Hi,

As you appear to have a wealth of info and access to research aids, I thought I would chance my luck and throw this in for debate.

My Great Grandparents, Henry aka Harry HUNT and Louisa THURLOW married 1st Qtr 1884, however their first child also called Harry appears in the 1891 census age 8 and 1901 census age 18 so this implies that he was born 1882/1883 before they actually married.  I CANNOT find reference anywhere to a Harry HUNT being born to Louisa HUNT or Louisa THURLOW.  Louisa originally came from Woodbridge in Suffolk and I thought she might have returned home to give birth.  None of the birth records that I have come across over the years would appear to substantiate that line of thought.  So, if anyone has any ideas, please let me know.

Also Harry HUNT dies sometime between the 1901 and 1911 census but I just CANNOT find reference to his death.  Prior to the 1911 census being released I thought he might have died during WW1.  Legend has it that he died at sea but I can't find any UK records to back this up.  Again, if anyone has any ideas, please let me know.

Kind regards, once again.

Pat

Me again......

Grandad died at his home address of Bourne Road, South Merstham on 11/07/1962. 

Death Register reference: Surrey South Eastern Volume 5G page 620

Kind regards.

Pat

Hi - many thanks for your quick response - caught me on the hop!

My Grandad was born 31st July 1892 in Lambeth.  Before he met up with my Nan he lived in Stamford Street, Lambeth and when my Mum was fairly young, they moved to Bourne Road, Merstham, Surrey.  My Grandad was a Crane Driver for most of his life. 

My Grandad does have at least one RAOB medal but it is now owned by my Uncle in Australia so I don't have all the details to hand.  I think he would have attended a lodge either in London or in Surrey (if one exists).  My grandad died on 11th July 1962.

Please let me know if you require more information and I will endeavour to get it to you.

Kind regards and very best wishes.

Pat