Born in Great Hallingbury, Essex (none given).1,2

no father listed.  Birth registered by mother 26 Jan 1885. Hester listed as Esther Louisa on birth cert.

Recorded in census in Sawbridgeworth, Essex (4 Cordroy (?) Cottages, Bull Road, Sawbridgeworth).1

RG12/1096 45 p4 living with mother Hester, cousin Harry, g father Edward and aunt Kezia.

Occupation Housemaid.3

Recorded in census in Sawbridgeworth, Essex (Fair Green Lodge, Sawbridgeworth)

RG13/1286  Mother Hester housekeeper in household.