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There is mention of the De La Poer's in the book 'The White Ship' by Charles Spencer (yes the Charles Spencer). He says that Roger of Salisbury was originally a village priest in the Church of Avranches near Caen, Normandy. He rose to become Henry's Chancellor and Bishop of Salisbury. Roger's 'mistress' was a lady by the name of Matilda de Ramsbury and it was their son who was known as Roger le Poer.  I have copy documents of some land Ranulf de la Poer owned at Pinxton, Derbyshire in the 1220's, land which fell to his wife Denise (also known as Dionisia) after his death. In the 9th year of Henry III November The 29th, his son and heir was also Ranulf de la Poer, but he was only 9 years of age at that time. He inherited as he is mentioned again as holding Pinxton and Normanton in Derbyshire in 1272. Just thought you might be interested.

Once again, thank you everyone for these amazing revelations. That James Arthur was probably a Malone is quite remarkable and moves the goalposts somewhat. Yes we thought Florence could not have been a spinster at time of her marriage in 1928 so her connection with Daniel came as an eye opener. Thank you for details of William James Corbett's naval record which I have now managed to find on ancestry with your help. Still can't find him being born in Worcester abt. 1883 or 1885, or on a census prior to his naval days.

Thankyou everybody for your help. This is absolutely amazing, so much to go at. So interesting and lots of pointers

He married 4th Feb 1928 (aged 45 bachelor Gen Labourer) Florence Atkins (aged 31 spinster) address on marriage cert for both, Fernley Cottages, Croxley Green. Grooms father John Loxley Corbett (deceased) Cant read his occupation, might be artist or retired? Can't trace William James Corbett being born on BMD or on any census records prior to his emigration. Can't trace his father John Lockley Corbett either. We know that William James and Florence emigrated to USA New York in Sep 1928. Some of their children remained in the UK namely James Arthur Corbett b. 1922 Watford (from Florence's previous relationship) and Alyssum Betty Corbett b. Q1 1928 Watford. Children named Lillian Malone Corbett b. 1919 baptised Croxley Green 1919, Nellie Corbett b. 1924 Watford and Maud Corbett b. 1926 Watford all went to the USA with their parents. They had four more children in the USA namely Frances (Frank), Olive, Florence & William. William James sponsor in the USA was WH Spurrier his cousin. Any help to get us further back would be appreciated.

Many thanks for the ideas and comments. I will give them a try.