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George Taylor

Parents:

• Birth*: George Taylor was born in 1843 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B; (to be checked.)¹
• He was the son of Thomas Taylor and Elizabeth Burt.
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 George Taylor lived at Stamford Pound, West Firle, Sussex, England, living with grandparents Abraham & Sarah Taylor.²
• Occupation*: George Taylor was a seaman in 1861.
• Residence*: In 1861 George Taylor lived at At sea.
• Anecdote*: A possible death (age 29) is in 1872, Lewes, Vol 2b Page 93.

Esther Wadey

Parents:

• Birth: Esther Wadey was born in 1828 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Esther Wadey was baptized on 23 March 1828 at St Nicholas, Portslade, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Luke Wadey and Mary Mitchell.

Walter Wadey

Parents:

• Birth: Walter Wadey was born in 1830 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Walter Wadey was baptized on 31 October 1830 at St Nicholas, Portslade, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Luke Wadey and Mary Mitchell.
• Marriage*: Walter Wadey married Susan Tuppen in 1854 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Walter Wadey and Susan Tuppen lived at 44 Hanover Terrace, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Occupation: Walter Wadey was a bricklayer on 7 April 1861.
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Walter Wadey and Susan Tuppen lived at The Gardeners Arms, 16 Church St, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Walter Wadey was a bricklayer and beer retailer on 3 April 1881.

Richard Wadey

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Wadey was born on 16 December 1833 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Luke Wadey and Mary Mitchell.
• Baptism: Richard Wadey was baptized on 26 January 1834 at St Nicholas, Portslade, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: Richard Wadey married Eliza Ede on 8 August 1858 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Richard Wadey and Eliza Ede lived at 18 Union Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴
• Anecdote*: Richard is a builder's labourer (1861), bricklayer (1871) and bricklayer's labourer (1881), living in Brighton.
• Anecdote: Richard is a widower in the 1871 census.
• Marriage*: Richard Wadey married Sarah Ann Bennett, daughter of James Bennett, on 24 April 1875 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, Sarah is a widow, married name Gammans.⁵
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 Richard Wadey and Sarah Ann Bennett lived at 11 Gladstone Place, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁶
• Emigration*: Richard Wadey emigrated in 1893 to Canada.⁷
• Psgr List*: Richard Wadey was found on a passenger list on 13 May 1893 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, arriving Montreal, Canada on the ship Parisian having departed from Liverpool, England. His wife Sarah is not listed.⁸
• Occupation*: Richard Wadey was a painter in 1901.⁷
• Residence*: In 1901 Richard Wadey lived at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, living with his son Henry Wadey and wife Emily and family. He is noted as a widower.⁷
• Death*: Richard Wadey died on 5 September 1908 at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at age 74.⁹

Eliza Wadey

Parents:

• Birth: Eliza Wadey was born in 1839 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Eliza Wadey was baptized on 22 December 1839 at St Nicholas, Portslade, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Luke Wadey and Mary Mitchell.
• Marriage*: Eliza Wadey married Henry Nicholas in 1866 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 1866, her married name was Nicholas.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Eliza Wadey and Henry Nicholas lived at Little Hangleton, Portslade, Sussex, England, living with Eliza's father, Luke Wadey age 72 years.³
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Eliza Wadey and Henry Nicholas lived at The Village, Portslade, Sussex, England.⁴
• Residence: On 31 March 1901 Eliza Wadey and Henry Nicholas lived at 21 High St, Portslade by Sea, Sussex, England, living with their son Arthur and nephew William Stevens (4 months old).⁵
• Anecdote: Note that in the 1901 census the family is recorded under the name NICHOLS, which is probably just an enumerator's error.⁵
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Eliza Wadey lived at 13 Beaconsfield Road, Portslade by Sea, Sussex, England, a widow, living with her son Charles and family.⁶
• Death*: Eliza Wadey died in 1918 at Steyning, Sussex, England^B. Age 78 years.⁷

Margaret Day

Parents:

• Birth: Margaret Day was born in 1836 at Willingale Spain, Essex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Margaret Day was baptized on 8 July 1836 at Willingale Spain, Essex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Day and Mary Anne Knight.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Margaret Day lived at Clap Gates, Willingale Doe, Essex, England^B, with her parents.
• Anecdote: Clapgate Cottages are located at 1 and 2 Silver Lane, Willingale and are now a listed building (List entry number: 1111254). The building is described as:
  Pair of cottages, formerly single farmhouse. Mid C17 and timber framed and plastered. Of 2 storeys with peg tile roof with gable at west end and half hipped at east. Tall thin crooked gable end stack at west end and off-centre large ridgeline stack, over probable former 'baffle entry'. Front has 2 gabled white boarded C20 enclosed porches and C19 casements with small panes. Interior: 2 late C18 corner cupboards and stopped chamfered timber framing. (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1111254.)¹
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Margaret Day lived at Clap Gates, Willingale Doe, Essex, England^B, with her parents.²
• Occupation*: Margaret Day was a servant on 7 April 1861.
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Margaret Day lived at 6 Clarendon Rd, St Mary Abbott, Kensington, Middlesex, England.
• Anecdote*: Also living with Margaret is Amelia Stuckey, also a servant, who was a witness to William & Margaret’s marriage.
• Marriage*: Margaret Day married William Griffiths, son of Richard Green Griffiths and Eliza Cornell, on 20 April 1863 at The Parish Church, Islington, Middlesex, England.³
• Married Name: As of 20 April 1863, her married name was Griffiths.
• Anecdote*: William and Margaret's first daughter, Emily Amelia Griffiths, was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire in 1864, a year after their marriage in London. It would appear that William was based here, possibly for training, before being posted to Eastbourne c1865. At that time there was a policy of manning coastguard stations with men from outside the local area in order to prevent collusion between the coastguard seamen and local smugglers.
• Residence: On 13 June 1869 Margaret Day and William Griffiths lived at Holywell, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Margaret Day and William Griffiths lived at 6 Artillery Cottages, Cannon Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Margaret Day and William Griffiths lived at 27 Common St, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁵
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Margaret Day and William Griffiths lived at 4a Upper Hamilton Rd, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁶
• Residence: On 31 March 1901 Margaret Day and William Griffiths lived at 9 Hamilton Rd, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁷
• Residence: On 2 April 1911 Margaret Day and William Griffiths lived at 26 Port Hall Place, Brighton, Sussex, England, close to where their son Charles Richard Griffiths and family were living at 21 Exeter St, Brighton.⁸
• Death*: Margaret Day died on 17 December 1915 at 26 Port Hall Place, Preston, Brighton, Sussex, England, at age 79. She died of senile decay and acute bronchitis.⁹

Emily Amelia Griffiths

Parents:

• Birth*: Emily Amelia Griffiths was born in 1864 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Griffiths and Margaret Day.
• Baptism: Emily Amelia Griffiths was baptized on 20 March 1864 at St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire, England^B.
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 Emily Amelia Griffiths lived at 61 Dyke Rd, Brighton, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: Emily Amelia Griffiths was a parlor maid in the house of a retired surgeon on 5 April 1891.²
• Marriage*: Emily Amelia Griffiths married Henry Roser in April 1896 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of April 1896, her married name was Roser.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Emily Amelia Griffiths and Henry Roser lived at 66 Rathcoole Gardens, Hornsey, Middlesex, England.⁴
• Anecdote*: As at the 1911 census they had only had the one child.⁴
• Death*: Emily Amelia Griffiths died in 1936 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B. Age 72 years.⁵

William Thomas Griffiths

William Thomas Griffiths (Bill) and wife Louisa (Lou) and children

Parents:

• Birth*: William Thomas Griffiths was born in 1865 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of William Griffiths and Margaret Day.
• Name Variation: William Thomas Griffiths was also known as Bill.
• Occupation*: William Thomas Griffiths was a porter (draper) on 3 April 1881.
• Anecdote*: In December 1885 William was appointed to the British Postal Service as a town postman in Brighton.
• Marriage*: William Thomas Griffiths married Louisa Annie Nye, daughter of George James Nye and Anne Sophia Harris, in 1887 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Occupation: William Thomas Griffiths was a postman on 2 April 1911.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 William Thomas Griffiths and Louisa Annie Nye lived at 26 Port Hall Place, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Death: William Thomas Griffiths witnessed the death of William Griffiths on 7 September 1918 at 129 Westbourne Street, Aldrington, Hove, Sussex, England; He died of chronic nephritis & dropsy (2 years) and uremia (4 days), aged 84 years. He died at the house of his son William Thomas Griffiths.²
• Residence*: On 7 September 1918 William Thomas Griffiths lived at 129 Westbourne Street, Hove, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: William Thomas Griffiths died in 1920 at Steyning, Sussex, England^B.³

Ada Mary Griffiths

Parents:

• Birth*: Ada Mary Griffiths was born in 1867 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Griffiths and Margaret Day.
• Marriage*: Ada Mary Griffiths married George Alfred Hill, son of Daniel Reuben Hill and Mary Jane Roser, in 1890 at Brighton, Sussex, England, Jul-Sep Brighton RD Vol 2b Page 382.
• Married Name: As of 1890, her married name was Hill.
• Anecdote*: In 1899 Ada's younger sister Margaret Edith Griffiths marries her husband George's younger brother, Thomas Henry Hill.
• Residence: On 31 March 1901 Ada Mary Griffiths and George Alfred Hill lived at 16 Dean St, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: In the 1911 census George and Ada stated that they had only had the one child.¹
• Residence: On 2 April 1911 Ada Mary Griffiths and George Alfred Hill lived at 16 Dean Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Death: Ada Mary Griffiths witnessed the death of Margaret Day on 17 December 1915 at 26 Port Hall Place, Preston, Brighton, Sussex, England; She died of senile decay and acute bronchitis.²
• Residence*: On 17 December 1915 Ada Mary Griffiths and George Alfred Hill lived at 16 Dean St, Brighton, Sussex, England.

Frederick Ernest Griffiths

Frederick Ernest Griffiths, brother of Charles Richard Griffiths

Parents:

• Birth*: Frederick Ernest Griffiths was born in 1871 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Griffiths and Margaret Day.
• Occupation*: Frederick Ernest Griffiths was a mail messenger at the post office on 5 April 1891.
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 Frederick Ernest Griffiths lived at 4a Upper Hamilton Road, Preston, Brighton, Sussex, England, living with his parents William and Margaret Griffiths and family.²
• Marriage*: Frederick Ernest Griffiths married Rosanna Boyles Gardner, daughter of Frederick Gardner and Fanny Esther Wilkins, in 1897 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: Frederick worked on the night trains from London sorting the mail.⁴
• Occupation: Frederick Ernest Griffiths was Post Office sorting clerk and telegraphist on 31 March 1901.⁵
• Residence: On 31 March 1901 Frederick Ernest Griffiths and Rosanna Boyles Gardner lived at 11 Hamilton Road, Preston, Brighton, Sussex, England, living with Fred's parents William and Margaret Griffiths.⁵
• Occupation: Frederick Ernest Griffiths was a lotting clerk and telegraphist on 2 April 1911.⁶
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Frederick Ernest Griffiths and Rosanna Boyles Gardner lived at 12 Stafford Rd, Preston, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁶
• Anecdote: In the 1911 census, Frederick and Rosanna stated they had no children. A niece, Lucy Rose Rickard age 6 years, born Halifax, Yorkshire, was living with them.⁶
• Death*: Frederick Ernest Griffiths died in 1920 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B. Age 48 years.⁷
• Anecdote: Fred was awarded the Imperial Service Medal in November 1920 for his service in the post office.
  
• Anecdote: His daughter Doris always said that he died as a result of mustard gas from WW1.

Louisa Elizabeth Griffiths

Parents:

• Birth*: Louisa Elizabeth Griffiths was born in 1873 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Griffiths and Margaret Day.
• Occupation*: Louisa Elizabeth Griffiths was a ladies outfitter's assistant on 5 April 1891.¹
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 Louisa Elizabeth Griffiths lived at 4a Upper Hamilton Road, Preston, Brighton, Sussex, England, living with her parents William and Margaret Griffiths and family.¹
• Marriage*: Louisa Elizabeth Griffiths married Phillip James Allfrey in April 1893 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, (to be checked.)²
• Married Name: As of April 1893, her married name was Allfrey.
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 Louisa Elizabeth Griffiths and Phillip James Allfrey lived at Manai Road (Prurhos), Pentir, Carnarvonshire, England.
• Residence: On 2 April 1911 Louisa Elizabeth Griffiths and Phillip James Allfrey lived at New Sapperton, Heathfield, Sussex, England.³
• Emigration*: Louisa Elizabeth Griffiths and Phillip James Allfrey emigrated in 1919 to United States.

Margaret Edith Griffiths

Parents:

• Birth*: Margaret Edith Griffiths was born in 1876 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Griffiths and Margaret Day.
• Baptism: Margaret Edith Griffiths was baptized on 6 February 1876 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Occupation*: Margaret Edith Griffiths was a school teacher on 5 April 1891.
• Marriage*: Margaret Edith Griffiths married Thomas Henry Hill, son of Daniel Reuben Hill and Mary Jane Roser, in 1899 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 1899, her married name was Hill.
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 Margaret Edith Griffiths and Thomas Henry Hill lived at 114 Upper North St, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Residence: On 2 April 1911 Margaret Edith Griffiths and Thomas Henry Hill lived at 21 West Hill Road, Brighton, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Probate: Margaret Edith Griffiths witnessed the probate of the estate of Thomas Henry Hill on 7 June 1932 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B; Hill Thomas Henry of 21 West Hill Road, Brighton. Died at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Probate to Margaret Edith Hill, widow. Effects: £1881 13s 5d.

Harry George Griffiths

Harry & Caroline Griffiths (photo courtesy of Rosemary Brown nee Griffiths)

Parents:

• Birth*: Harry George Griffiths was born in 1878 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Griffiths and Margaret Day.
• Marriage*: Harry George Griffiths married Caroline Edith Errey, daughter of Hezekiah Errey and Elizabeth King, on 6 August 1900 at St Peter, Brighton, Sussex, England, Date of marriage from war service record.²
• Occupation*: Harry George Griffiths was a fishmonger on 2 April 1911.³
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Harry George Griffiths and Caroline Edith Errey lived at 107 Cowper St, Hove, Sussex, England.³
• Residence*: In 1915 Harry George Griffiths and Caroline Edith Errey lived at 26 Porthall Place, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: He enlisted in WW1 on 8 Nov 1915 at Hove, age 37 years, and his occupation at that time was a fishmonger, the same as his father. His initial posting appears to be the 14th Service Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Harry served in the Royal Scots Fusiliers from 21 Jul 1917 until 20 Feb 1918 and then as a Private with the RAMC 34 Coy (Reg No 138076). He was discharged on 28 Aug 1919.⁴
• Marriage*: Harry George Griffiths married Emily Ann Crispin in 1948 at Lambeth, London, England.⁵
• Residence*: In 1960 Harry George Griffiths and Emily Ann Crispin lived at 13 Loder Road, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁶
• Death*: Harry George Griffiths died before 31 March 1960 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.⁷

Kate Maud Griffiths

Parents:

• Birth*: Kate Maud Griffiths was born in 1880 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Griffiths and Margaret Day.
• Baptism: Kate Maud Griffiths was baptized on 28 November 1880 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Occupation*: Kate Maud Griffiths was a fruiters cashier on 31 March 1901.
• Marriage*: Kate Maud Griffiths married Frank Adhemar in 1904 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 1904, her married name was Adhemar.
• Death*: Kate Maud Griffiths died in 1911 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: There were no children from the marriage (1911 census.)³

Thomas Ward

• Birth*: Thomas Ward was born circa 1797 at Yorkshire, England.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Ward married Elizabeth Harrison, daughter of William Harrison and Sarah Littlewood, on 15 February 1818 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.
• Occupation: Thomas Ward was a book keeper on 21 June 1840.²
• Residence: On 21 June 1840 Thomas Ward and Elizabeth Harrison lived at Canal Cottage, Attercliffe, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, (from Sheffield Baptisms, Harrison Ward 21 Jun 1840.)
• Occupation: Thomas Ward was a collector on 7 June 1841.³
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Thomas Ward and Elizabeth Harrison lived at Canal Side, Attercliffe, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, with children Jane, Elizabeth, Thomas, Edwin, Harrison and female servant Ann Westren.³
• Anecdote*: A possibility for Thomas Ward in the 1851 census is at Great Grimsby in Lincolnshire, where a Thomas Ward is a lodger, widower, age 54 (ie born c1797), a book keeper, place of birth is written as Yorkshire: Richmond Handsworth Woodhouse. Wikipedia notes that Richmond and Woodhouse are areas included in the Handsworth parish. This is probably the correct Thomas as his occupation was recorded as book keeper on Harrison Ward's baptism in 1840.^4,1
• Occupation*: Thomas Ward was a collector on 9 June 1862.⁵

William Little

Parents:

• Birth*: William Little was born on 19 December 1797 at Rackbridge, Hethersgill, Cumberland, England; Rackbridge is in Stapleton parish. The location is at coordinates Latitude 55.028133 (North), Longitude -2.822300 (West).¹
  
• He was the son of William Little and Hannah Watson.
• Anecdote: We know from the 1881 census that his daughter Elizabeth was a cousin to Jane Little, daughter of John Little of Carlise in Cumberland. The will of Jane Little, confirms that William Little is her uncle and that Elizabeth Little is his daughter. Therefore William and John were brothers. The ancestry for John Little (a Quaker family) has been traced back to his parents William and Hannah whose children were all born in Carlisle. John Little was a schoolmaster and later an accountant. He left a substantial amount of money (approx 8,000 pounds) in his will and his unmarried daughters appeared to have held shares in a railway company. The wealth appears to have come via John Little's wife, Elizabeth Wigham, the great granddaughter of Lord Cuthbert Wigham. John and Elizabeth's daughter Jane left an estate valued at over 19,000 pounds in 1888. Unfortunately no-one in the family married so there were no descendants, and as a result the money was spread widely on Jane's death, with some properties passing to William's daughter Elizabeth (who never married) and then upon her death to her sister Jane Little.²
• Marriage*: William Little married Mary (?) circa 1824.
• Anecdote*: If William and Mary are the correct parents for Jane and Elizabeth then there is a possible marriage: 5 Jul 1824 William Little married Mary Dean at St Peter, Liverpool. However, there are reasons to doubt this William and Mary as the parents as we know the family were Quakers who did not baptise their children (but did keep records of births). The fact that their children were baptised in Liverpool St Peter therefore creates some doubt. It is possible that the Quaker (non conformist) records for Liverpool will show a different family. Also, this William's age is given as 21 years which is a bit late. This is a work in progress.³
• Anecdote*: For the 1851 census there is a William (55 years) and Mary Little (56 years) in Wetheral, Cumberland as visitors to John Sewell (farm labourer) and his wife Ann and family. This is interesting, because their daughter Elizabeth appears to have moved from London (1861 census) to Wetheral (1871 census). William's occupation is commercial traveller and his place of birth is Brampton, Cumberland. Mary was born in Crosby, Cumberland.⁴
• Occupation*: William Little was a gentleman on 9 June 1862.⁵
• Death*: William Little died before 1881 at England.²
• (Witness) Will: William Little is mentioned in the will of Jane Little dated 3 April 1881 at Carlisle, Cumberland, England.²

Joseph Dunk

Parents:

• Birth: Joseph Dunk was born in 1762 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Joseph Dunk was baptized on 4 July 1762 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Dunk and Anne Wenham.
• Marriage*: Joseph Dunk married Jane Marchant, daughter of William Marchant and Mary Pike, on 17 July 1789 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish (lic). Witnesses: James Gell and Alexr Langridge.²
• Anecdote*: There is an infant Mary Dunk buried in Westham on 27 Sep 1789 which could be a child of Joseph and Jane Dunk.³
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Joseph Dunk and Jane Marchant lived at Handcomb Street, Westham, Sussex, England, "Poor man". Staying with them was John Dunk aged 5 yrs.⁴
• (Witness) Death: Joseph Dunk witnessed the death of Jane Marchant on 28 April 1848 at Handcomb, Westham, Sussex, England; She died of paralysis (4 years), age 78 years.⁵
• Death*: Joseph Dunk died on 23 August 1848 at Handcomb, Westham, Sussex, England, at age 86. Cause of death not certified.⁶
• Anecdote*: The place of death on the certificate is recorded as Handcomb but should probably be Hankham.
• Burial*: Joseph Dunk was buried on 27 August 1848 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B, 85 years old.³

Jane Marchant

Parents:

• Birth: Jane Marchant was born in 1769 at Friston, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Jane Marchant was baptized on 9 July 1769 at St Mary the Virgin, Friston, Sussex, England^B, surname written as MERCHANT.¹
• She was the daughter of William Marchant and Mary Pike.
• Anecdote: A DNA match to mollyseven (Foulkes Family Tree) in Ancestry supports this baptism as being correct as her tree (which I have validated) has our common ancestors being William Marchant and Mary Pike, the parents of Jane.
• Marriage*: Jane Marchant married Joseph Dunk, son of William Dunk and Anne Wenham, on 17 July 1789 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish (lic). Witnesses: James Gell and Alexr Langridge.²
• Married Name: As of 17 July 1789, her married name was Dunk.
• Anecdote*: There is an infant Mary Dunk buried in Westham on 27 Sep 1789 which could be a child of Joseph and Jane Dunk.³
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Jane Marchant and Joseph Dunk lived at Handcomb Street, Westham, Sussex, England, "Poor man". Staying with them was John Dunk aged 5 yrs.⁴
• Death*: Jane Marchant died on 28 April 1848 at Handcomb, Westham, Sussex, England, at age 78. She died of paralysis (4 years), age 78 years.⁵
• Anecdote*: The place of death on the certificate is recorded as Handcomb but should probably be Hankham.
• Burial*: Jane Marchant was buried on 3 May 1848 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B, 78 years old.

James Dunk

Parents:

• Birth*: James Dunk was born on 6 June 1791 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Dunk and Jane Marchant.
• Baptism: James Dunk was baptized on 31 July 1791 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: James Dunk married Mary Sutton on 18 April 1818 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B, James is "of Westham".²
• Occupation*: James Dunk was a husbandman on 12 July 1818.¹
• Anecdote*: James and Mary had a lot of children in Westham yet to be documented here.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 James Dunk and Mary Sutton lived at 1 Dog House, Westham, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: James Dunk died in 1868 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Dunk was buried on 14 January 1868 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B, age 77 years.

Ann Dunk

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Dunk was born on 1 December 1794 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Joseph Dunk and Jane Marchant.
• Baptism: Ann Dunk was baptized on 22 February 1795 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Ann Dunk married Samuel Ellis on 23 April 1813 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish. Witnesses: John Pennicote and Ann Jimmy.²
• Married Name: As of 23 April 1813, her married name was Ellis.
• Death*: Ann Dunk died in 1819 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Dunk was buried on 14 March 1819 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B, "age 24 years."³

Emma Dunk

Parents:

• Birth*: Emma Dunk was born on 27 January 1797 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Dunk and Jane Marchant.
• Baptism: Emma Dunk was baptized on 2 April 1797 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Emma Dunk married Thomas Willoughby, son of John Willoby and Elizabeth Baker, on 12 May 1818 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish. Witnesses: Henry Ward and M. Baker.²
• Married Name: As of 12 May 1818, her married name was Willoughby.
• (Witness) Death: Emma Dunk witnessed the death of Jane Marchant on 28 April 1848 at Handcomb, Westham, Sussex, England; She died of paralysis (4 years), age 78 years.³
• Death*: Emma Dunk died in 1852 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Emma Dunk was buried on 7 October 1852 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B, age 54 years, surname spelt WILLOUGHBY.⁴

Orpah Dunk

Parents:

• Birth*: Orpah Dunk was born on 30 October 1800 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Dunk and Jane Marchant.
• Baptism: Orpah Dunk was baptized on 21 December 1800 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Orpah Dunk married James Dore on 7 February 1826 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish. Note that James's surname is mispelt DOVES on the marriage record.²
• Married Name: As of 7 February 1826, her married name was Dore.
• Death*: Orpah Dunk died in 1881 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³

Joseph Dunk

Parents:

• Birth*: Joseph Dunk was born on 3 June 1805 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Dunk and Jane Marchant.
• Baptism: Joseph Dunk was baptized on 4 August 1805 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Joseph Dunk married Ann Aldridge on 6 June 1835 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Joseph is "of Westham", Ann is "of Eastbourne". Witnesses: John Aldridge and Mary Waymark.²
• Occupation*: Joseph Dunk was an agricultural labourer on 7 June 1841.³
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Joseph Dunk lived at Handcomb Street, Westham, Sussex, England, by himself.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Joseph Dunk and Ann Aldridge lived at Hunnisetts Cottage, Westham, Sussex, England.⁴
• Burial*: Joseph Dunk was buried on 7 June 1875 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B, age 71 years.

Jesse Dunk

Parents:

• Birth*: Jesse Dunk was born on 19 August 1810 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Dunk and Jane Marchant.
• Baptism: Jesse Dunk was baptized on 14 October 1810 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Jesse Dunk married Mary Ann Peerless on 31 January 1836 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish. Witnesses: Charles & Philadelphia Prodger.²
• Occupation*: Jesse Dunk was a labourer on 5 June 1836.¹
• Death*: Jesse Dunk died in 1837 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jesse Dunk was buried on 18 October 1837 at St Mary's, Westham, Sussex, England^B, age 27 years.

Jane Burgess

Parents:

• Birth: Jane Burgess was born in 1797 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Jane Burgess was baptized on 1 October 1797 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "illegitimate."^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Maria Burgess.
• Marriage Bann*: Marriage banns for Jane Burgess and Richard Funnell were published on 21 April 1816 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B; The banns for their marriage were read April 21,28 and May 5, 1816 at Hellingly and read:
  "Richard Funnell of parish of St John Under The Castle in Lewes, bachelor and Jane Akehurst Burgess of this parish, spinster."
• Married Name: As of 21 April 1816, her married name was Funnell.
• Anecdote*: The banns for Jane's marriage refer to her as Jane Akehurst Burgess. Although she was born illegitimate as a Burgess, she was known as Akehurst. Birth certificates for her children have her maiden name as Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Jane Burgess married Richard Funnell, son of Richard Funnell and Elizabeth Inkpen, on 9 May 1816 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Richard is of this parish; Jane is of Hellingly.³
• (Witness) Marriage: Jane Burgess witnessed the marriage of John Wright and Ann Akehurst on 7 March 1819 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
  
• Anecdote: Richard and Jane's first child was baptised at Hellingly (Jane's place of birth) and subsequently at Chiddingly. However, they do not appear in the 28 May 1821 census for Chiddingly. The baptisms of their children Jane (1822) and John (1824) at East Hoathly suggest they may have been living there at the time. From 1826 the baptisms resume at Chiddingly though.⁵
• Anecdote: The 1839 tithe map survey identifies the location of Richard and Jane's cottage and garden at Holmes Hill as plot 810 near the intersection of the Lewes Road (now the B2124) and the road running between Whitesmith and Golden Cross (now the A22). The owner of the property was the parish, indicating that this was probably subsidised by the parish and part of their overall poor relief programme. The tithe map shows that the Bat & Ball pub is located at that intersection (on Lewes Rd) but the pub no longer exists.
  
• Anecdote: The parish of Chiddingly is located in the Weald and was considered a poorer area for farming as the land is heavy and poorly drained compared to the South Downs where the chalk soil is lighter, well drained and easier to farm. Consequently, it was more difficult for agricultural labourers to secure permanent employment at Chiddingly. Seasonal employment also meant less opportunities for women and children. The result was a greater demand on parish relief at Chiddingly. Richard Funnell was an agricultural labourer, living in a parish house, and probably experienced these difficulties.⁶
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Jane Burgess and Richard Funnell lived at Holmes Hill, Chiddingly, Sussex, England.⁷
  
• Anecdote: Note that three daughters died between 1843 and 1844.
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Jane Burgess and Richard Funnell lived at Burnt Plot, Chiddingly, Sussex, England, living with daughters Phillis (15 years) and Mary (11 years).²
• Anecdote*: Jane was admitted to the Hellingly Union Workhouse on Friday, 10 Sep 1858 aged 63 years because of infirmity. Her class of diet was 6 (scale 1 to 9) and the number affixed to her paupers clothes was 23/8. The parish to which she was charged was Chiddingly.
• Death*: Jane Burgess died on 29 September 1858 at Union Workhouse, Hellingly, Sussex, England, at age 60. Jane was discharged dead from the Hellingly Union Workhouse on 29 Sep 1858. She died of cardiac disease (4 months) and anasaica (3 months).⁸
• Burial*: Jane Burgess was buried on 1 October 1858 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, "63 years old, Hellingly Union House."^9,10
• Anecdote: Although the place of death is given as the Hellingly Union Workhouse, it is probably correct to say the Hailsham Union Workhouse which was built c1836 and which catered for a number of parishes including Hellingly. The fact that it was built in a position midway between Hellingly and Hailsham probably led to it being referred to as the Hellingly Union Workhouse as well. Prior to 1835 each parish had their own workhouse and these were retained and operated after 1835. However, there was only one Union workhouse in each Poor Law Union. A task for the future is to investigate the surviving records for the Hailsham Union Workhouse at the East Sussex Record Office.
  

Richard Funnell

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Funnell was born on 28 March 1820 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Richard Funnell and Jane Burgess.
• Baptism: Richard Funnell was baptized on 23 April 1820 at Parish Church, Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Richard Funnell lived at 62 High St, Lewes, Sussex, England, a lodger, unmarried.²
• Occupation*: Richard Funnell was a whitesmith (journeyman) on 30 March 1851.²
• Death*: Richard Funnell died in 1857 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³

Sophia Funnell

Parents:

• Birth*: Sophia Funnell was born on 15 March 1818 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Funnell and Jane Burgess.
• Baptism: Sophia Funnell was baptized on 30 April 1820 at Parish Church, Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Sophia Funnell married John Grayling on 26 December 1837 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Married Name: As of 26 December 1837, her married name was Grayling.
• Anecdote*: Note that John's surname is spelt "Graylin" on the marriage certificate.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Sophia Funnell and John Grayling lived at Arlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Sophia Funnell and John Grayling lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Sophia Funnell and John Grayling lived at Arlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Sophia Funnell died in 1885 at Hailsham, Sussex, England. Age 71 years.⁴
• Burial*: Sophia Funnell was buried on 2 January 1886 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "70 years, Portslade."⁵

Anne Funnell

Parents:

• Birth: Anne Funnell was born in 1826 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Anne Funnell was baptized on 5 November 1826 at Parish Church, Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Funnell and Jane Burgess.
• Death*: Anne Funnell died in 1845 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Burial*: Anne Funnell was buried on 25 May 1845 at Parish Church, Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, "18 years old."³

Benjamin Funnell

Parents:

• Birth: Benjamin Funnell was born in 1833 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Benjamin Funnell was baptized on 23 June 1833 at Parish Church, Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Funnell and Jane Burgess.