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  1. 1.  Living (daughter of Living and Living).

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Living (son of Major William Charles Biss and Edith Lily Rodda).

    Living married Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Living (daughter of Living).
    Children:
    1. Living
    2. 1. Living
    3. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Major William Charles Biss was born in 1901 in Chatham, Kent, England; was christened on 4 Apr 1901 in St Pauls, Chatham, Kent, England (son of William Biss and Lydia); died on 28 Feb 1942 in At Sea Off Malaya; was buried in Kranji, North West, Singapore.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 43BFCF9D3D4C497899090688954535B1A8EF
    • Residence: 4 Apr 1901, 21 Sturla Rd, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, 51 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Occupation: 23 Dec 1923, Chatham, Kent, England; Student R A College
    • Residence: 23 Dec 1923, 37 Upper Luton Rd, Chatham, Kent
    • Occupation: 28 Feb 1942; Temp Capt Acting Mj Royal Army Ordnance Corp
    • Residence: 28 Feb 1942, 30 Beaconsfield Road, Chatham, Kent, England

    Notes:

    Memorial Transcription
    In lovong memory of John beloved husband of Clara Phillis Rodda who died March 23rd 1931in his 59th year. Also the above Clara Phillis Rodda died August 17th 1950 in her 78th year. Until the day breaks. Also Major William Charles Biss O.M.E. R.A.O.C.,son in law of the above presumed killed in action at Singapore February 1942 aged 42 years.

    Chatham Cemetary (Maidstone Rd) Grave V.106)

    Name: William Biss
    Given Initials: W C
    Rank: Major
    Death Date: 28 Feb 1942
    Number: 119116
    Birth Place: Kent
    Residence: London (not otherwise specified)
    Regiment at Enlistment: Royal Army Ordnance Corps
    Branch at Enlistment: Other Corps
    Theatre of War: At sea
    Regiment at Death: Royal Army Ordnance Corps
    Branch at Death: Other Corps

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 3 Sep 2009.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 9 Oct 2010.
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    Christened:
    Name: William Charles Biss
    Gender: Male
    Record Type: Christening (Baptism)
    Baptism Date: 4 Apr 1901
    Baptism Place: Chatham, St Pauls, Kent, England
    Father: William Biss
    Mother: Lydia Biss

    Buried:
    Name:Maj William Charles Biss
    Death Date: 28 Feb 1942
    Cemetery:Singapore Memorial
    Burial or Cremation Place: Kranji, North West, Singapore

    William married Edith Lily Rodda on 26 Dec 1923 in Christ Church, Luton, Kent, England. Edith (daughter of John Rodda and Clara Phyllis Pankhurst) was born on 24 Dec 1899 in Medway, Kent, England; was christened on 14 Jan 1900 in St Pauls Church, Chatham, Kent, England; died on 14 Aug 1989 in Westcliff Crt, 139 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Edith Lily Rodda was born on 24 Dec 1899 in Medway, Kent, England; was christened on 14 Jan 1900 in St Pauls Church, Chatham, Kent, England (daughter of John Rodda and Clara Phyllis Pankhurst); died on 14 Aug 1989 in Westcliff Crt, 139 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: EA42B3016BB04E77B4332F45B95A5D66F1AE
    • Residence: 14 Jan 1900, 4 Silver Hill, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 1901, 260 Luton Rd, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, 40 Palmerston Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 26 Dec 1923, 40 Palmerston Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 4 Apr 1942, 30 Beaconsfield Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 11 Apr 1962, 30 Beaconsfield Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 6 Oct 1988, 21 Donald Moor Ave, Teynham, Sittingbourne, Kent, England
    • Occupation: 14 Aug 1989; School Secretary (retired)
    • Residence: 14 Aug 1989, Westcliff Crt, 139 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent

    Notes:

    Edith and her son Kenneth returned to the UK from Singapore on the 4 Apr 1942, arriving at Liverpool onboard the "Duchess of Bedford" of the Canadian Pacific Line

    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 3 Sep 2009.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 3 Sep 2009.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Birth ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 3 Sep 2009.
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    Christened:
    Name: Edith Lily Rodda
    Gender: Female
    Record Type: Christening (Baptism)
    Baptism Date: 14 Jan 1900
    Baptism Place: Chatham, St Pauls, Kent, England
    Father: John Rodda
    Mother: Clara Phyllis Rodda

    Children:
    1. 2. Living

  3. 6.  Living
    Children:
    1. 3. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Biss was born in 1880 in Stonehouse, Devon, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: ACE28F55AF4E408C8F788B6A7C87EB698EF3
    • Occupation: 4 Apr 1901, Chatham, Kent, England; Labourer
    • Residence: 4 Apr 1901, 21 Sturla Rd, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Occupation: 2 Apr 1911; general labourer
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, 51 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Occupation: 26 Dec 1923; Machinist

    William married Lydia. Lydia was born in 1881 in Chatham, Kent, England; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Lydia was born in 1881 in Chatham, Kent, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 71E66AEB0EF34DC58738B645185E5497DA63
    • Residence: 4 Apr 1901, 21 Sturla Rd, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, 51 Glencoe Road, Chatham, Kent, England

    Children:
    1. 4. Major William Charles Biss was born in 1901 in Chatham, Kent, England; was christened on 4 Apr 1901 in St Pauls, Chatham, Kent, England; died on 28 Feb 1942 in At Sea Off Malaya; was buried in Kranji, North West, Singapore.

  3. 10.  John Rodda was born on 13 Sep 1872 in Woolwich, Kent, England (son of James Rodda); died on 23 Mar 1931 in Chatham, Kent, England.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 4AADF00CA5BC42B68C2D08549B356A710C08
    • Military Service: 22 Feb 1894, HMS Pembroke
    • Occupation: 8 Sep 1894, Chatham, Kent, England; Engine Room Artificer
    • Residence: 8 Sep 1894, Eldon Rd, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Occupation: 12 Apr 1896; artificer, RN
    • Residence: 12 Apr 1896, 33 Best Street, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Occupation: 14 Jan 1900, Chatham, Kent, England; Artificer RN
    • Residence: 14 Jan 1900, 4 Silver Hill, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Occupation: 29 Jan 1916; Chief Engine Room Artificer
    • Military Discharge: 25 May 1916, HMS Euryalus
    • Occupation: 26 Dec 1923; R.N. Retired
    • Residence: 23 Mar 1931, 40 Palmerston Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Occupation: 26 Oct 1933; Boiler Maker Retired
    • Occupation: 17 Aug 1950; naval Pensioner (deceased)

    Notes:

    Memorial Transcription
    In lovong memory of John beloved husband of Clara Phillis Rodda who died March 23rd 1931in his 59th year. Also the above Clara Phillis Rodda died August 17th 1950 in her 78th year. Until the day breaks. Also Major William Charles Biss O.M.E. R.A.O.C.,son in law of the above presumed killed in action at Singapore February 1942 aged 42 years.

    Chatham Cemetary (Maidstone Rd) Grave V.106)

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 9 Oct 2010.
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    John married Clara Phyllis Pankhurst on 8 Sep 1894 in Parish Church, Chatham, Kent, England. Clara (daughter of David Pankhurst and Emma Elizabeth Rudland) was born on 14 Nov 1872 in 1 Crown Cottage, Chatham, Kent, England; died on 17 Aug 1950 in 30 Beaconsfield Ave, Chatham, Kent. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Clara Phyllis Pankhurst was born on 14 Nov 1872 in 1 Crown Cottage, Chatham, Kent, England (daughter of David Pankhurst and Emma Elizabeth Rudland); died on 17 Aug 1950 in 30 Beaconsfield Ave, Chatham, Kent.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C14C9D6F48754C298180CF344CA50205471B
    • Residence: 1881, High St, Abbotts Cottages, Chatham, Kent
    • Occupation: 1891, Kent; Domestic Servant
    • Residence: 1891, New Rd, Chatham, Kent
    • Residence: 8 Sep 1894, Eldon Rd, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 12 Apr 1896, 33 Best Street, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 14 Jan 1900, 4 Silver Hill, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 1901, 260 Luton Rd, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, 40 Palmerston Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 29 Sep 1939, 30 Beaconsfield Road, Chatham, Kent, England
    • Residence: 17 Aug 1950, 30 Beaconsfield Ave, Chatham, Kent

    Notes:

    Clara is mentioned in the probate record of her husband, John Rodda

    Memorial Transcription
    In lovong memory of John beloved husband of Clara Phillis Rodda who died March 23rd 1931in his 59th year. Also the above Clara Phillis Rodda died August 17th 1950 in her 78th year. Until the day breaks. Also Major William Charles Biss O.M.E. R.A.O.C.,son in law of the above presumed killed in action at Singapore February 1942 aged 42 years.

    Chatham Cemetary (Maidstone Rd) Grave V.106)

    Benefactors on the probate record for Clara were Clara tizard and Edith Biss

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 9 Oct 2010.
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    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: John Rodda
    Gender: Male
    Marital status: Single
    Age: 22
    Birth Date: 1872
    Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1894
    Marriage Place: St. Mary'S Church, Chatham, Kent, England
    Father: James Rodda
    Spouse:- Clara Phillis Pankhurst
    FHL Film Number: 1473657
    Reference ID: Parish Church 1894

    Name: Clara Phillis Pankhurst
    Gender: Female
    Marital status: Single
    Age: 22
    Birth Date: 1872
    Marriage Date: 8 Sep 1894
    Marriage Place: St. Mary'S Church, Chatham, Kent, England
    Father: David Pankhurst
    Spouse: John Rodda
    FHL Film Number: 1473657
    Reference ID: Parish Church 1894

    Children:
    1. Clara Phyllis Rodda was born on 13 Feb 1896 in Chatham, Kent, England; was christened on 12 Apr 1896 in St Giles, Camden, London, England; died on 1 Mar 1986 in Flat 20, Crammer House, London Rd, Canterbury, Kent.
    2. 5. Edith Lily Rodda was born on 24 Dec 1899 in Medway, Kent, England; was christened on 14 Jan 1900 in St Pauls Church, Chatham, Kent, England; died on 14 Aug 1989 in Westcliff Crt, 139 The Broadway, Herne Bay, Kent.
    3. William Arthur Rodda was born in 1901 in Medway, Kent, England; and died.
    4. Lily Rodda was born on 16 Jul 1902 in Chatham, Kent, England; died on 6 Oct 1988 in Court Regis, Middletune Ave, Milton Regis, Sittingbourne, Kent.
    5. James Rodda was born on 25 Aug 1905 in Chatham, Kent, England; died on 25 Aug 1979 in The Bungalow, Medway Homes, Belfast Rd, Chatham, Kent.
    6. Marjorie Weeks Rodda was born on 21 Jun 1907 in Medway, Kent, England; died on 2 Feb 1994 in Exeter, England.


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