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1. William Prentice was b. c. 1825 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, and d. there Jul 1893.

He m. Mary Ann Wright in Oct 1847 in Stratford-upon_Avon. She was b. c. 1825, Stratford-upon-Avon and d. there Jan 1896. Children:

1. Thomas Prentice, b. 1848, Stratford-upon-Avon and d. there Jul 1874, age 26 years. He m. Eleanor Edkins in Jan 1869, Stratford-upon-Avon. She was b. 1849, Welford on Avon, Warwickshire, and d. Apr 1932, Stratford- upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Children:
   1. Mary Jane Prentice, b. 1870, Stratford-upon Avon, Warwickshire, and d. there Jan 1943. She m. John Henry Hancox in Jul 1888, SuA. He was b. Apr 1866, SuA and d. there Jan 1932. Children:
      1. Arthur w Hancox 1891 –
      2. Percy H Hancox 1897 –
      3. Bertram Hancox 1899 –
   2. William Edward Pentice, b. 1871, Stratford-upon-Avon and d. there Apr 1900, age 29 years.

2. Elizabeth Prentice, b. 1850, Stratford-upon–Avon, Warwickshire.

3. William Prentice, b. 1853, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and d. 1934, Warwick, Warwickshire. He m. Emily Bertha Smith in Jan 1881, SuA. She was b. 1852, Studley, Warwickshire, and d. 1935, Warwick, Warwickshire. Children:
   1. William Prentice, b. 1882, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
   2. Arthur George Prentice, b. 24 Mar 1883, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, and d. 1955, Leicester, Leicestershire. He m. Elsie Mabel Dewick on 29 Apr 1912, Melton Mowbury, Leicestershire. She was b. 1 Mar 1895, Thrussington, Leicestershire, and d. Dec 1990, Leicester, Leicestershire. An Ancestor Chart for her can be found at Ancestry.com . Children:
      1. Living dau. Prentice. She m. Selwyn Brown (1914-1987)
      2. Living dau. Prentice. She m. Ronald Morris Perch (1919-1991). They had a son and daughter.
      3. Living dau. Prentice. She m. 1st Mr. Russell. She m. 2nd Mr. Sawyer and had a daughter.
      4. Living dau. Prentice. She m. Mr. Holliday and had 3 sons and a daughter.
      5. Florance Gertrude Prentice 1912 – 2008. She m. William Edmund Hoult (1909-1968) and had 3 sons and 3 daughters.
      6. William H Prentice, b. 26 Jul 1914, Rearsby, Leicestershire, and d. 3 mos. later in Oct1914.
      7. Percy Richard Prentice, b. Jul 1921, Billesdon, Leicestershire, and d. 31 Mar 2009, York, Yorkshire. His obituary in the York News of 8 Apr 2009 reads as follows:
         PERCY RICHARD "DICK" PRENTICE died suddenly on March 31st 2009, aged 87 years. Loving husband of May, dearly loved father of Susan, grandfather of Steven and Paul and great-grandfather to Lily. Funeral Service to be held at York Crematorium on Tuesday, April 16th at 11am. Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to the British Lung Foundation. A plate will be provided at the service. Enquiries to J G Fielder & Son, 25 George Street, Pocklington, tel 01759 303129.

         He m. May Sharp in Apr 1945, York, Yorkshire. Daughter:

         1. Susan Prentice. She m. 1st Mr. Rivas. She m. 2nd Mr. Tolhurst and had 2 sons:
            1. Steven Unknown.
            2. Paul Unknown
      8. Arthur George Prentice Jr., b. 1 Nov 1924, Leicester, Leicestershire, and d. there May 1986. He m. Miss Walker in Oct 1948 and had 2 sons (1 of whom was Michael, b. & D 1952) and 2 daughters.
      9. Fredick/Frederick Ernest Prentice, b. 27 Oct 1926, Leicester, Leicestershire, and d. there Aug 1993. He m. Miss Hewitt and had 2 sons and a daughter.
      10. John Prentice, b. 9 Jan 1930, Leicester, Leicestershire, and d. there 18 Dec 1990. He m. Miss Simpson in Jul 1953.
      11. Patricia Margaret Prentice, b. 31 Mar 1932, Leicester, Leicestershire, and d. there Jan 1989. She m. Edward Mattock (1924-1988) in Jul 1951. They had 3 sons.
      12. David Henry Prentice, b. 29 May 1934, Leicester, Leicestershire, and d. there Apr 2001.
      13. Joyce Prentice, b. Apr 1939, Leicester, Leicestershire, and d. thre 19 Nov 2008. She m. Mr. Hill and had 2 sons.

   3. Florence Prentice, b. 1886, Stratford-upon-Avon.

4. John Prentice, b. 1860, Stratford-upon-Avon, and d. there 1918. He m. Eliza Emily Payne in Jul 1879, SuL She was b. Feb 1859, St. Nicholas Warwick, Warwickshirek, and d. Nov 1900 in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Children:
   1. Elizabeth prentice 1880, Stratford-upon-Avon.
   2. Alice prentice 1884, Stratford-upon-Avon.
   3. Harriet prentice 1886, Stratford-upon-Avon.
   4. Annie prentice 1887, Stratford-upon-Avon.
   5. Millicent prentice 1897, Stratford-upon-Avon.

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