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     Martha Emma Jesper was born on 18 June 1837 in New John St West, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, daughter of Thomas Jesper and Martha Emma Monk.²

Martha, age 13, appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Ackworth School, Ackworth, Yorkshire, England, a Quaker boarding school, as Scholar, age 13. Her cousin, Thomas Puplett was a teacher at the school and was "Master on duty having Moral Care of the boys."³

Martha was also known as Patty.⁴

On 26 September 1861, Martha, aged 24, married Robert Hill Kirton, aged 25, son of John Kirton and Elizabeth Hill, in Stebbing, Essex, England.¹

She appeared on the census on 2 April 1871, in the household of Robert Hill Kirton in 7 Biddick's Court, St Austell, Cornwall, England, as Wife, aged 33.⁵

She died on Sunday, 1 September 1895, aged 58 years, 2 months and 14 days, in Cornwall, England.²

Martha was buried on 5 September 1895 in the Newquay, Cornwall, England.²

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     Robert Hill Kirton was born on 25 December 1835 in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, son of John Kirton and Elizabeth Hill.¹

On 26 September 1861, Robert, aged 25, married Martha Emma Jesper, aged 24, daughter of Thomas Jesper and Martha Emma Monk, in Stebbing, Essex, England.¹

Robert, age 35, appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in 7 Biddick's Court, St Austell, Cornwall, England, as Head, aged 35; Occupation, Draper.³

Robert, age 45, appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Sydenham Field, St Austell, Cornwall, England.⁴

Robert, age 65, appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in 64 Murdock Rd., Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, as head age 65, widower, Engineer's Clerk Traveller.
His daughter Eleanor, 38, and domestic servant, Matilda Tench 18, were also present for the census.⁵

Robert, age 75, appeared on the census of 2 April 1911 in 22 Broughton Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, as a Widower aged 75, occupation was noted as Clerk
Others with him that night were his daughter/houskeeper Eleanor Hill Kirton, age 48; married daughter Jessie Whitehead Le Marchant aged 42 and her daughter, Sylvia 4 years old and another grand-daughter Violet May Kirton, aged 20. Elizabeth Roche Lans, age 44, was a servant.⁶

He died on Saturday, 19 February 1921, aged 85 years, 1 month and 25 days, in Handsworth, Staffordshire, England.^2,7

His estate was probated on 16 April 1921 in London, England, to Eleanor Hill Kirton, spinster, and Albert William Kirton, Bank Manager. Effects £1,883 16s. 5d (approx. 2013 value = AU$442,000.00.)⁷

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     Catherine Neville was born on 18 March 1829 in Durham, Yorkshire, England.¹

On 23 August 1866, Catherine, aged 37, married Robert William Jesper, aged 35, son of Thomas Jesper and Martha Emma Monk, in Darlington, Yorkshire, England.¹

She appeared on the census on 1 June 1880, in the household of Robert William Jesper in District 9, Blount County, Tennessee, USA, as wife, age 48; Occupation, Keeping House.²

She died on Friday, 7 March 1913, aged 83 years, 11 months and 17 days, in Fort Steilacoom Mental Hospital, Pierce County, Washington, USA.¹

Catherine was buried on 10 March 1913 in the Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, USA.¹

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     Hugh Neville Jesper was born on 18 February 1871 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, son of Robert William Jesper and Catherine Neville.¹

He appeared on the census on 1 June 1880, in the household of Robert William Jesper in District 9, Blount County, Tennessee, USA, age 9.²

On 11 April 1893, Hugh, aged 22, married Jennie Amanda Troxell, aged 19, daughter of Franklin Christian Troxell and Keturna A. Fehler, in Port Stanley, San Juan County, Washington, USA.¹

He died on Saturday, 26 July 1947, aged 76 years, 5 months and 8 days, in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, USA.¹

Hugh was buried on 30 July 1947 in the Kane Cemetery, Bainbridge, Kitsap County, Washington, USA.³

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     Jennie Amanda Troxell was born on 6 March 1874 in Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA, daughter of Franklin Christian Troxell and Keturna A. Fehler.¹

On 11 April 1893, Jennie, aged 19, married Hugh Neville Jesper, aged 22, son of Robert William Jesper and Catherine Neville, in Port Stanley, San Juan County, Washington, USA.¹

She died on Wednesday, 3 July 1968, aged 94 years, 3 months and 27 days, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.¹

Jennie was buried on 8 July 1968 in the Kane Cemetery, Bainbridge, Kitsap County, Washington, USA.²

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     Franklin Christian Troxell was born on 6 January 1839 in Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹

On 26 December 1867, Franklin, aged 28, married Keturna A. Fehler, aged 18, in Schnecksville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹

He died on Saturday, 9 July 1927, aged 88 years, 6 months and 3 days, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.¹

Franklin was buried on 11 July 1927 in the Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.¹

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     Keturna A. Fehler was born on 11 April 1849 in North Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹

On 26 December 1867, Keturna, aged 18, married Franklin Christian Troxell, aged 28, in Schnecksville, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, USA.¹

She died on Sunday, 28 August 1927, aged 78 years, 4 months and 17 days, in Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.¹

Keturna was buried on 30 August 1927 in the Seattle, King County, Washington, USA.¹

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     Julia Ann Jesper was born on 11 June 1905 in Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, USA, daughter of Hugh Neville Jesper and Jennie Amanda Troxell.^1,2

About 1921, Julia, married George Elmer Cummings.¹

She died on Sunday, 21 September 1997, aged 92 years, 3 months and 10 days. Her last residence was on Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County, Washington, USA.³

Julia was buried in the Washington Memorial Park, SeaTac, Thurston County, Washington, USA.²

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     George Elmer Cummings was born on 23 December 1901 in Nebraska, USA.^1,2

About 1921, George, married Julia Ann Jesper, daughter of Hugh Neville Jesper and Jennie Amanda Troxell.¹

In 1940 he was a foreman in a shipyard.

He died on Wednesday, 24 February 1971, aged 69 years, 2 months and 1 day, in Olympia, Thurston County, Washington, USA.²

George was buried in the Washington Memorial Park, SeaTac, King County, Washington, USA.²