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     Edith Mary Kay was born on 6 March 1894 at 1 Albert Villas, Starbeck, Harrogate, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Joseph Kay and Mary Elizabeth Wrather. Edith was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in St James Square, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Edith M Kay, daughter of Joseph Kay, single, age 7, born in Starbeck, Yorkshire. She emigrated on 27 September 1912 to Sydney, Australia on S.S. Otranto which sailed from London. As of 27 April 1921 her married name was Storie. She married Robert Small Storie, son of Thomas Storie and Jane Small, on 27 April 1921 at St David's Church, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Edith Mary Storie died on 21 June 1983 at Fairhaven Private Hospital, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, at age 89. Edith died of bronchopneumonia (3 days), inanition, old age and Parkinson's disease (years). She was cremated on 24 June 1983 at Bromley Crematorium, Bromley, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.

      Edna Joan Taylor Kay also went by the name of Joan. She was born on 26 June 1916 at St. Minver, 19 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent. She was the daughter of Sir Herbert Kay and Edna Taylor. Edna Joan Taylor Kay lived at 41 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, on 18 June 1935. She died on 3 September 1939 at Public Highway, Chislehurst Road, Sidcup, Kent, at age 23. Edna died of laceration of the brain from fractured base of the skull due to a collision between two motor cars. She was buried on 7 September 1939 at Chislehurst Cemetery, Kent.

     Elisabeth Kay lived at Rainton, Yorkshire, on 10 November 1821. She was christened on 10 November 1821 at Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Kay and Mary Peacock. Elisabeth Kay witnessed the marriage of John Peacock Kay and Mary Rainforth on 28 March 1840 at Parish Church, Topcliffe.

     Elizabeth Kay was born on 15 March 1812 at Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Kay and Mary Peacock. Elizabeth Kay was christened on 19 March 1812 at Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was buried on 28 April 1814 at Parish Church, Topcliffe.

     Elizabeth Kay was born before 8 April 1846 at Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Peacock Kay and Mary Rainforth. Elizabeth was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Elizabeth Kay, daughter of John Peacock Kay, unmarried, age 15, scholar, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire.

     Ellen Kay was born before 8 April 1851 at Topcliffe, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Peacock Kay and Mary Rainforth. Ellen was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Rainton, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ellen Kay, daughter of John Peacock Kay, age 10, scholar, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire.

     Ellen Kay was born before 6 April 1875 at Leeds, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Mary Ann Driver. Ellen was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Park Cross Street, Leeds, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ellen Kay, daughter of William Kay, unmarried, age 6, scholar, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Ellen was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 28 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ellen Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 16, stuff weaver, employed, born in Leeds, Yorkshire.

     Elsie Kay was born on 21 May 1895 at Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of Joseph Kay and Mary Elizabeth Wrather. Elsie was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in St James Square, Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Elsie Kay, daughter of Joseph Kay, age 5, born in Boroughbridge, Yorkshire. She emigrated on 27 September 1912 to Sydney, Australia on S.S. Otranto which sailed from London.

     Emily Kay was born before 1 April 1882 at Leeds, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Mary Ann Driver. Emily was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 28 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Emily Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 9, scholar, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Emily was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Shop @ 36 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Emily Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 19, no occupation, born in Leeds, Yorkshire.

     Emily Frances Thompson Lived for many years in Spain. She was born on 24 January 1883 at Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Helena Frances Jennings. Emily Frances Kay was christened on 25 March 1883 at St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire. Emily was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Emily F Kay, daughter of William Kay, age 8, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Emily was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Emily F Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 18, dressmaker, worker, works at home, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. She witnessed the marriage of Francis Ronald Barley and Edith Kay on 19 October 1904 at St James Parish Church, Baldersby. As of 20 August 1906 her married name was Thompson. Emily Frances Kay married Julian Thompson, son of David Thompson, on 20 August 1906 at St James Parish Church, Baldersby. Emily Frances Thompson lived at Rainton House, Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, on 1 August 1907. She lived at 10 Durham Road, Sidcup, Kent, on 26 March 1913. She and Julian Thompson lived at 112 Salutation Road, Darlington, Co Durham, on 15 October 1937. Emily Frances Thompson was nominated as Executrix of the Will of Julian Thompson on 1 September 1952. Emily Frances Thompson died on 7 April 1959 at 108 Yarm Road, Darlington, Co Durham, at age 76. Emily died of ischaemic heart disease & senile cerebral arteriosclerosis.

     Esther Kay was born on 8 March 1858 at Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of John Peacock Kay and Mary Rainforth. Esther was recorded in the census of 7 April 1861 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Ester Kay, daughter of John Peacock Kay, age 3, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 2 April 1871 living in Amberley Grove, Leeds, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Estar Kay, daughter of John Kay, age 13, scholar, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Raydale Grange, Bainbridge, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Esther Kay, daughter of John Kay, unmarried, age 23, born in Topcliffe, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Raydale Grange, Bainbridge. She was enumerated as Esther Kay, servant in household of Frederick William Foster, single, age 30, housemaid, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Esther was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Beauworth Road, Hawes, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Esther Kay, daughter of Mary Kay, single, age 43, born in Rainton, Yorkshire.

     Ethel Kay was born before 1 April 1880 at Leeds, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Mary Ann Driver. Ethel was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Park Cross Street, Leeds, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ethel Kay, daughter of William Kay, unmarried, age 1, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Ethel was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 28 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ethel Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 11, scholar, born in Leeds, Yorkshire. Ethel was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Shop @ 36 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Ethel Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 21, dressmaker, own account, working at home, born in Leeds, Yorkshire.

     Frances Jane Kay was born on 31 March 1905 at Carlton Miniott, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of George Willie Kay and Lydia Simpson. Frances Jane Kay lived at Branch Hotel, Shipley, Yorkshire, on 22 July 1933. She was a manageress (café) on 22 July 1933. As of 22 July 1933 her married name was Smith. She married Harold Smith, son of Robert Forster Smith, on 22 July 1933 at Leeds South Register Office, Leeds, Yorkshire. Frances Jane Kay was the official informant of the death of Lydia Kay on 10 February 1953 at General Infirmary, Leeds, Yorkshire. Frances Jane Kay lived at 60 Newlay Lane, Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire, on 10 February 1953.

     George Kay was christened on 22 August 1768 at Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. He was the son of John Kay and Sarah Jackson.

     George Kay was christened on 14 April 1812 at Parish Church, Topcliffe, Yorkshire. He was the son of Thomas-Charles Kay and Mary Cartman.

     George Willie Kay was born on 29 September 1884 at Rainton, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Kay and Helena Frances Jennings. George Willie Kay was christened on 23 November 1884 at St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire. George was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Rainton. He was enumerated as George W Kay, son of William Kay, age 6, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. George was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Village, Sandhutton, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as George Kay, servant to George Winn, single, age 16, joiner (apprentice), worker, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. He lived at Rainton on 15 November 1902. He was a joiner on 15 November 1902. He married Lydia Simpson, daughter of John Simpson and Jane Bramley, on 15 November 1902 at Register Office, Ripon, Yorkshire. George Willie Kay lived at 18 & 20 Holly Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, on 19 February 1924. He was a builders foreman on 19 February 1924. He died on 19 February 1924 at Harrow Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, at age 39. Inquest held 21 February 1924. George died by committing suicide by coal gas (carbon monoxide) poisoning. No evidence as to the state of his mind at the time.

      Helena Kay also went by the name of Lena. She was born on 28 May 1886 at Rainton, Yorkshire. She was the daughter of William Kay and Helena Frances Jennings. Helena Kay was christened on 18 July 1886 at St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire. Helena was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Helena Kay, daughter of William Kay, age 4, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Helena was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Rainton. She was enumerated as Helena Kay, daughter of William Kay, single, age 14, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Helena was also recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Thornton Watlass, Yorkshire. She was enumerated as Helena Kay, visitor to Thomas Auton, single, age 15, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. She witnessed the marriage of Julian Thompson and Emily Frances Kay on 20 August 1906 at St James Parish Church, Baldersby. Helena Kay lived at Rainton on 22 December 1917. As of 22 December 1917 her married name was Kennett. She married Edward Arthur Kennett, son of George Kennett and Elizabeth Mary Ann Harris, on 22 December 1917 at St James Parish Church, Baldersby. Helena Kennett lived at Braham, Ray Park Avenue, Maidenhead, Berkshire, on 11 January 1922. She died on 28 March 1974 at 12A Kelsey Park Road, Beckenham, Kent, at age 87. Helena died of carcinomatosis, basal cell carcinoma of anal canal with secondaries in abdomen & ischaemic heart disease.

     Sir Herbert Kay was a managing director (clothing) & industrial adviser. He was born on 1 June 1879 at Rainton, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Kay and Helena Frances Jennings. Herbert was recorded in the census of 3 April 1881 living in Village Street, Rainton, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Herbert Kay, son of William Kay, age 1, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Herbert was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in Rainton. He was enumerated as Herbert Kay, nephew of George Ward, age 11, scholar, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. Herbert was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in 19 Lawrence Street, Darlington, Co Durham. He was enumerated as Herbert Kay, visitor to Horatio T Taylor, single, age 21, draper assist, worker, born in Rainton, Yorkshire. He lived at 9A Margaret Street, London, on 27 December 1904. He married Edna Taylor, daughter of Horatio Tweddell Taylor and Eliza Turner, on 27 December 1904 at St. John's Parish Church, Darlington, Co Durham. Sir Herbert Kay lived at Silverdene, Bercta Road, Eltham, London, on 24 May 1909. He was the official informant of the death of Audrey Taylor Kay on 24 May 1909 at Silverdene, Bercta Road, Eltham. Sir Herbert Kay was nominated as Executor of the Will of Horatio Tweddell Taylor on 15 March 1921. Sir Herbert Kay witnessed the marriage of Spencer Bernard Stock and Marjorie Taylor Kay on 18 June 1935 at St Lawrence Roman Catholic Church, Sidcup, Kent. Sir Herbert Kay lived at 41 Station Road, Sidcup, Kent, on 18 June 1935. He was awarded a C.B.E. (Civil Division) in King's Birthday Honours as Chairman of the Great Marlborough Street Juvenile Advisory Committee and Secretary of the London Employers' Association on 23 June 1936. He was appointed a Knight Batchelor in King's Birthday Honours as General Secretary, Wholesale Clothing Manufacturers' Federation of Great Britain on 13 June 1946. He died on 11 January 1957 at 46 Shelley Road, Worthing, West Sussex, at age 77. Herbert died of progressive cerebral vascular disease. He was cremated in January 1957. His ashes were interred on 2 March 1957 at Chislehurst Cemetery, Kent.

     Horace William Kay was born on 29 January 1906 at Rainton, Yorkshire. He was the son of Walter Arthur Kay and Mary Maria Fox. Horace William Kay was christened on 4 March 1906 at St James Parish Church, Baldersby, Yorkshire.

     Horace William Kay was born before 1 April 1888 at Keighley, Yorkshire. He was the son of William Kay and Mary Ann Driver. Horace was recorded in the census of 5 April 1891 living in 28 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Horace William Kay, son of William Kay, single, age 3, born in Keighley, Yorkshire. Horace was recorded in the census of 31 March 1901 living in Shop @ 36 Cavendish Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. He was enumerated as Horace Kay, son of William Kay, single, age 13, born in Keighley, Yorkshire.