Harry Budgen (1879-1944).My 2nd great-uncle. Harry was born on 1 April 1879 in Reigate, to Thomas Budgen and Maria Dolamore. He was baptised on 25 May that year at St Mary’s parish church. Harry never married and for many years lived with members of his family. In 1901 he was working as a water works […]
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James Finch (1831-1900) and his adventurous son Jacob
James Finch (1831-1900) and Mary Wicks (1831-1881). My 2nd great grand-uncle and aunt. James Finch was baptised on 13 November 1831 at St Mary’s Church in Reigate, Surrey, one of the sons of Henry Finch and Jane Bashford. After growing up in the town with his siblings, he following his father in working as an […]