Looks like Thomas William BRYAN is a bit of a cradle snatcher!
Thanks to everyone for the help - all looks like quite exciting!
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Thomas isn't that much older than Rose. He is 25 yrs - 7 yrs older.
On the other hand,Benjamin is 18 yrs older than Rose.
I can't see Benjamin in 1881 but he is 'married' to Eliza in 1891. I can't find a marriage.
If Benjamin wasn't married previously, and as Rose is married to Mr Bryan that is presumably the reason why there is no marriage between Benjamin and Rose.
Maybe the will would confirm that.