Samuel was born in Ashwell, Hertfordshire on 28 February 1889 the fourth son of John George and Elizabeth Jane (nee Lester) Bonfield. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Percy was born in Newnham, Hertfordshire to William and Naomi (nee Ingrey) Brown. From the census records it appears that Percy was the 17th child (7th son) born to William and Naomi! He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylor School in Ashwell.
Kenneth was born in Ashwell, Hertfordshire on 25 April 1896, the elder son of Arthur George and Annis (nee Fabb) Bryant. Kenneth was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.
Mortimer was born in Ashwell, Hertfordshire in the third quarter 1902, the second son of Arthur George and Annis (nee Fabb) Bryant. He was a pupil at the Merchant Taylors School in Ashwell.