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     Eleanor Hill Kirton was born on 9 June 1863 in Thirsk, Yorkshire, England, daughter of Robert Hill Kirton and Martha Emma Jesper.¹

Eleanor Hill Kirton was known as "Nellie" for most of her life, by family and friends.

Eleanor Hill Kirton appeared on the census on 2 April 1871, in the household of Joseph Jesper in 2 Bank Parade, Preston, Lancashire, England, as great-niece, age 8.¹

To my knowledge, Eleanor wasand were never married.

She appeared on the census on 31 March 1901, in the household of Robert Hill Kirton in 64 Murdock Rd., Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, as daughter, age 38.²

She appeared on the census on 2 April 1911, in the household of Robert Hill Kirton in 22 Broughton Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, as daughter, aged 48, housekeeper.³

She died on Sunday, 11 March 1934, aged 70 years, 9 months and 2 days, in 7 Rathgar Avenue, Ealing, Middlesex, England.^4,5

Probate was granted on her estate on 7 May 1934 in London, Greater London, England, to Albert William Kirton, Bank Manager. Effects valued at £1,740 10s. 4d (approx 2013 value = AU$507,000.00.)⁵

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     Alfred Jesper was born on 16 April 1827 in Drygood's Farm, Purleigh, Essex, England, son of John Jesper and Sarah Levitt.¹

In March 1860, Alfred, aged 32, married Rebecca West, in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.^2,3

Alfred, age 33, appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in 8 Laisteridge Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, as head aged 33, occupation - Tailor employing 17 men, 9 boys and 5 women.
Others present were his wife Rebecca 32
his mother Sarah age 61
and domestic srvant Sarah Ann Pringle 21.²

Alfred, age 53, appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Scar Bank, Levens, Westmorland, England, as Head 53, Retired Tailor and Draper.
Also present was his wife Rebecca 52
a cousin Grace Wilson 60 and Eliza Glaire 21, domestic servant.⁴

Alfred, age 73, appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in "Brantholme", Kendal, Westmorland, England, as head 73, retired Tailor and Clothier.
Others home then were his wife Rebecca 72
and servants Elizabeth Atkinson 26, Domestic Cook and Mary E. Scott 17, Housemaid.⁵

He died on Thursday, 2 May 1907, aged 80 years and 16 days, in Kendal, Westmorland, England.⁶

Probate was granted on his estate on 4 June 1907 in London, Greater London, England, to Walter Jesper, worsted manufacturer and William Henry Satterthwaite, solicitor. Effects £6,397 13s. 8d (2009 value = AU$3,856,000.00.)⁶

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     Rebecca West was born about 1830 in North Cave, Yorkshire, England.¹

In March 1860, Rebecca, married Alfred Jesper, aged 32, son of John Jesper and Sarah Levitt, in Stoke upon Trent, Staffordshire, England.^1,2

She appeared on the census on 7 April 1861, in the household of Alfred Jesper in 8 Laisteridge Lane, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, as Wife aged 32.¹

She appeared on the census on 3 April 1881, in the household of Alfred Jesper in Scar Bank, Levens, Westmorland, England, as wife age 52.³

She appeared on the census on 31 March 1901, in the household of Alfred Jesper in "Brantholme", Kendal, Westmorland, England.⁴

She died on Thursday, 15 November 1917, in Kendal, Westmorland, England.⁵

Probate was granted on her estate on 4 January 1918 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, to Walter Jesper, gentleman and William Henry Satterthwaite, solicitor. Effects value £10,485 16 4d (2013 value = approx. $5,148,00.00.)⁵

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     Allan Jesper was born on 11 April 1861 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, son of Alfred Jesper and Rebecca West.¹

He died on Sunday, 1 November 1925, aged 64 years, 6 months and 21 days, in Bank Foot Horn, Cop Lane, Kendal, Westmorland, England.^2,3

Probate was granted on his estate on 7 December 1925 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England, to Walter Jesper, gentleman and William Henry Satterthwaite, solicitor. Effects value £1,279/0/1d (20015 value = approx. $547,000.00.)³

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     Edith Elizabeth Dixon was born in March 1861 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.¹

In September 1889, Edith, aged 28, married Walter Jesper, aged 26, son of Alfred Jesper and Rebecca West, in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.¹

Edith and Walter appear to have had no children.

She died about September 1952, in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.¹

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     Edward West Jesper was born on 24 February 1865 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, son of Alfred Jesper and Rebecca West.¹

He died in June 1890, aged 25 years and 3 months, in Levens, Westmorland, England.²

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     Helen Jesper was born in September 1867 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, daughter of Alfred Jesper and Rebecca West.¹

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     Susannah Jesper was born on 14 December 1828 in Drygood's Farm, Purleigh, Essex, England, daughter of John Jesper and Sarah Levitt.¹

In June 1847, Susannah, aged 18, married Charles Wilson, in Nantwich, Cheshire, England.¹

She appeared on the census on 7 April 1861, in the household of Charles Wilson in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as wife 32.²

She appeared on the census on 2 April 1871, in the household of Charles Wilson in Broomlands, Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as wife aged 42.³

She appeared on the census on 5 April 1891, in the household of Charles Wilson in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as wife aged 62.⁴

She died about June 1907, in Ashton under Lyne District, Lancashire, England.⁵

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     Charles Wilson was born about 1815 in Thornton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, England.¹

In June 1847, Charles, married Susannah Jesper, aged 18, daughter of John Jesper and Sarah Levitt, in Nantwich, Cheshire, England.¹

Charles appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as head, aged 47, a Tailor and Draper.
Others present were his wife Susannah age 32, their son Alfred 10
and Domestic Servants Mary Patterson 27 and Mary Anne Clifford 17.²

Charles appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Broomlands, Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as head aged 57, a Merchant Tailor.
Also present was his wife Susannah, aged 42
his sons Albert 8 and Sydney 2
boarder Anna Jesper 32, schoolmistress and
domestic servants Mary Patterson 38 and Mary Ann Carr 22.³

Charles appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as head of house, aged 77, Retired Tailor and Draper
Others in the house were his wife Susannah 62 and their son Sydney 22, a Land Surveyor
domestic servant Elizabeth A. Greenwood 32 and cook Mary Mason 28.⁴

He died on Wednesday, 26 September 1900, in Garstang, Lancashire, England.^5,6

Probate was granted on his estate on 31 October 1900 in London, England, to Susannah Wilson, widow, Alfred Wilson, gentleman, Albert Wilson, chemist and Sydney Wilson, surveyor. His assets were valued at £8,030 6s 6d (approx. 2013 value = AU$4,997,000.00.)⁶

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     Albert Wilson was born in December 1862 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, son of Charles Wilson and Susannah Jesper.¹

He appeared on the census on 2 April 1871, in the household of Charles Wilson in Broomlands, Barnacre-with-Bonds, Lancashire, England, as son age 8, a scholar.²