Archibald & Hilda Bristow

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Archibald Charles Bristow, known as 'Ben', and in the business known as 'Co' born 1897 was the son of Thomas & Elizabeth Bristow

Hilda Cicely Hildreth, known as 'Cis', born 1902 was the daughter of Albert & Elizabeth Hildreth of Prestwood.

1911 census. Archibald Bristow aged 14 stone mason. He fought in WW1.

'Ben' and 'Cis' married in 1927

'Ben and 'Cis' had three children as follows :-

Beryl Cicely Elizabeth Bristow born 1928 married William G Highgate in 1958. Lived at Quarryfield, New Road, Walters Ash. click William & Beryl Highgate for their life story

May Kathleen Bristow born 1934, twin of Mary, married William 'Bill' F R Ashdown 1963. They lived at 'Last Burn', New Road, Walters Ash. They had a son-Robert.

Probate May Kathleen Ashdown of Last Burn, New Road Waters Ash died 19/8/1982. £8,082.

Mary Jane Bristow born 1934, twin of May, married Robert Anthony Fred Smithers in 1968. They had a son - Robert

Jill Bristow born 1942. remained single

Probate Archibald Charles Bristow of Donneybrook, 374 Main Road, Walters Ash, died 20/ 9/ 1974. £55,944.

Probate Hilda Cicely Bristow of Donneybrook, 374 Main Road, Walters Ash, died 24/10/1986. £168,426