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Anne Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Vallance was baptized on 27 February 1725/26 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney.

Thomas Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Vallance was baptized on 15 October 1727 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney.

David Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: David Vallance was baptized on 24 June 1730 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney.
• Marriage*: David Vallance married Mary Russell on 26 December 1763 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: 1764 Settlement Certificate - David Vallains and wife Mary, from Hurstpierpoint to Battle. SG&LH 4/4.³
• Death*: David Vallance died in 1793 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: David Vallance was buried on 11 March 1793 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.⁴

William Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Vallance was baptized on 1 April 1737 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney.
• Death*: William Vallance died in 1755 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Vallance was buried on 30 July 1755 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.²

James Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Vallance was baptized on 8 October 1738 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney.

Mary Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Vallance was baptized on 13 May 1740 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney.

(?) Vallance

• Anecdote: Although the parents are unknown, this family has been identified from the will of their son, William Vallance of Portslade, made in 1760.¹
• Anecdote*: When daughters Margaret and Mary were married in 1714 and 1716 respectively, the records noted that they were "of Hangleton" indicating that the family was probably living there at that time.
• Anecdote: The following notes are included here to aid further research:
  There are baptisms in North Mundham in West Sussex to a Thomas and Margaret Vallance which could this family, although the burial of their son Thomas in 1700 would seem to discount this as the Thomas in William's will of 1760 is alive at that time:
  21 Apr 1687 - William Vallance
  ?-?-1689 - Mary
  22 Jan 1699/00 - Thomas Vallence (buried 7 Feb 1700 son of Thomas and Margaret)
  23 Aug 1691 - Elizabeth
  18 Mar 1693/94 - Ann Vallance
  3 Mar 1697/98 - Jane Vallance (born 25 Feb 1697/98) (buried 3 Mar 1696 dau. of Thomas and Margaret)
  28 Aug 1701 - Sarah Vallance
  01 Aug 1704 - Catharine Vallance
  Note also,
  16 Apr 1730 buried Margaret Vallence - wife of Thomas, parish clerk
  25 Jan 1704 buried (?) Vallance, base born child of Thomas
  22 Mar 1739 buried Thomas Valence, parish clerk
  Note also the other surname variants in the parish register: VAILLANCE, VALIANCE, VALENCE, VALANCE, VALLYANCE
  There is a concentration of Vallences in Mayfield in the 1600s and this looks a possibile place of origin for the family. Interestingly, there is a marriage of a David Vallance and Mary Awcock 21 Feb 1660/61 in Maresfield. We know that Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney named one of their sons David.
  There is also a burial of a David Valiance in Bexhill 9 Aug 1714 son of Thomas.

William Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Vallance was baptized circa 1685 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of (?) Vallance.
• Anecdote*: William is the brother of our Thomas Vallance and he left a will which clearly outlines the family, including Thomas who is identified as a bricklayer of Hurstpierpoint.
• Marriage*: William Vallance married Elizabeth West on 12 February 1750/51 at St Anne's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, William is "of Portslade", Elizabeth is "of the same parish" (lic.)¹
• Will*: William Vallance left a will made on 30 December 1760 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: I William Vallance of Portslade in the County of Sussex yeoman being of sound mind altho weak in bod, in writing make this my last Will and Testament as followeth. First and principally I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God my Creator hoping for salvation thro Jesus Christ and my body commit to the earth for a decent interment as it shall please my executrix and dispose of my temporal substance as followeth. First I direct and appoint my just debts and funeral expence be all first paid by my executrix soon after my decease. Also I give unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Vallance the full sum of three hundred pounds. Also all the rest residue and remainder of my ready money, bills, bonds, houshold goods, stock of cattle, corn, husbandry tacle, goods, chattels and estate whatever all and every part thereof I do hereby give unto my brother Richard Ledger of Portslade aforesaid yeoman and my brother Thomas Vallance of Hurstpierpoint in the said County of Sussex bricklayer upon this special trust and confidence that they soon after my decease sell and dispose thereof in a desent time return the whole into money and by these present direct my wife to deliver the same up to them for that purpose, and the monies therefrom ariseing my said trustees or assigns or the longest liver of them put it out and employ the same at interest on the best security as to them shall offer and the interest or proffits there from ariseing as it shall be received over and above their trouble and reasonable expences pay from time to time or cause to be paid the whole unto my said wife Elizabeth or her assigns for her support and use for and during the term of her natural life if she so long remain my widow. And from and immediately after her decease or second marriage which may or shall first happen then I do hereby give all that my residuary estate as shall be then remaining equally between my sister Margaret the wife of the aforesaid Richard Ledger, my aforesaid brother Thomas Vallance, the issue that is children of my late sister Mary Newman and my brother James Vallance (that is to say) my sister Margaret one fourth part, brother Thomas one fourth part, the children of my late sister Mary one fourth part equally to be divided and my brother James one fourth part. Nevertheless my mind and will is that in case my brother Thomas should be deceas’d before such division of my estate shall happen then I give such part of my estate so falling to him equally between his children share alike. Also if my said brother James should be dead before such division I then do give such part of my estate falling to him equally between his children share alike. And also in case that either of my neices or nephews should be dead at the time of such division of my estate and should have left lawfull issue of their body lawfully begotten I then do give such nephew or neices part and portion to such issue equally to be divided. Also my mind and will further is and do hereby direct and authorise my aforesaid trustees or the survivor of them at any time hereafter to constitute & appoint such further or other trustee or trustees as by them or survivors of them shall think needfull. And lastly I do nominate declare and appoint my aforesaid loving wife Elizabeth Vallance full and sole executrix of this my Will renounceing and making void all former Wills by me heretofore made and declare these presents to be and contain my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I the said William Vallance the testator have hereunto set my hand and seal the thirtieth day of December in the first year of the Reign of King George the Third over Great Britain and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty. Wm Vallance
  Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Vallance the testator for and as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who as witnesses have subscribed our names in the presence of the testator. ….? Brown; Isaac Grover; W Grover
  21 May 1761. Then was sworn Elizabeth Valance widow sole executrix in this Will named to whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof. By us Ed Lund, Surr     
  Transcribed from a photocopy by Dave Woolven, 2 Aspen Way, Malpas Park, Newport, South Wales. NP20 6LB Tel 01633 858359 email woolven440@btinternet.com 13 March 2011. Transcribed for Rod Patterson, 10 Forge Close, Portslade, Brighton, Sussex BN41 2GP.
• Death*: William Vallance died in 1761 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Vallance was buried on 6 March 1761 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 21 May 1761 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.²

Margaret Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Vallance was baptized circa 1690.
• She was the daughter of (?) Vallance.
• Marriage*: Margaret Vallance married Richard Ledger on 9 December 1714 at Pyecombe, Sussex, England^B, Margaret is of Hangleton, Richard is of Portslade (lic.)^1,2
• Married Name: As of 9 December 1714, her married name was Ledger.
• (Witness) Will: Margaret Vallance is mentioned in the will of William Vallance dated 30 December 1760 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²
• Burial*: Margaret Vallance was buried on 6 June 1763 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, wife of Richard.³

Richard Ledger

• Baptism*: Richard Ledger was baptized circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Richard Ledger married Margaret Vallance, daughter of (?) Vallance, on 9 December 1714 at Pyecombe, Sussex, England^B, Margaret is of Hangleton, Richard is of Portslade (lic.)^1,2
• Residence*: In 1760 Richard Ledger lived at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Richard Ledger was a yeoman in 1760.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Ledger is mentioned in the will of William Vallance dated 30 December 1760 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²
• Burial*: Richard Ledger was buried on 17 December 1766 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.³

Mary Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Vallance was baptized circa 1695.
• She was the daughter of (?) Vallance.
• Marriage License*: Mary Vallance and Thomas Newman obtained a marriage licence on 26 December 1716 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary is of Hangleton and Thomas is a wheelwright of Coodham, Kent.^1,2
• Married Name: As of 26 December 1716, her married name was Newman.
• Burial*: Mary Vallance was buried on 28 January 1759 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, widow.³
• (Witness) Will: Mary Vallance is mentioned in the will of William Vallance dated 30 December 1760 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Newman

• Marriage License*: Thomas Newman and Mary Vallance obtained a marriage licence on 26 December 1716 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary is of Hangleton and Thomas is a wheelwright of Coodham, Kent.^1,2
• Death*: Thomas Newman died before 1759.

James Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Vallance was baptized circa 1700 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of (?) Vallance.
• Marriage*: James Vallance married Esther Gray on 4 May 1727 at Wiggonholt cum Greatham, Sussex, England^B, James is of Pulborough, Esther is of Southwick.¹
• Marriage License: James Vallance and Esther Gray obtained a marriage licence on 7 May 1727 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, James is of Southwick and Esther is of the same parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: James Vallance is mentioned in the will of William Vallance dated 30 December 1760 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: The will of William Vallance of 1760 mentions that James had children, but no baptisms have been found in the SFHG baptisms index.

Elizabeth West

• Baptism*: Elizabeth West was baptized circa 1720 at England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth West married William Vallance, son of (?) Vallance, on 12 February 1750/51 at St Anne's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, William is "of Portslade", Elizabeth is "of the same parish" (lic.)¹
• Married Name: As of 12 February 1750/51, her married name was Vallance.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth West is mentioned in the will of William Vallance dated 30 December 1760 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²
• Burial*: Elizabeth West was buried on 13 August 1781 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, widow.³

Esther Gray

• Marriage*: Esther Gray married James Vallance, son of (?) Vallance, on 4 May 1727 at Wiggonholt cum Greatham, Sussex, England^B, James is of Pulborough, Esther is of Southwick.¹
• Married Name: As of 4 May 1727, her married name was Vallance.
• Marriage License: Esther Gray and James Vallance obtained a marriage licence on 7 May 1727 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, James is of Southwick and Esther is of the same parish.¹

Elizabeth Vallance

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Vallance was born circa 1733 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: Elizabeth Vallance died in 1733 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Vallance was buried on 24 February 1733 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt VALANCE.¹

Mary Russell

• Marriage*: Mary Russell married David Vallance, son of Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney, on 26 December 1763 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 26 December 1763, her married name was Vallance.

John Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Vallance was baptized on 25 May 1764 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Vallance and Mary Russell.

Thomas Vallance

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Vallance was baptized on 20 April 1768 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Vallance and Mary Russell.

John Stanes

• Birth*: John Stanes was born circa 1600.
• Death*: John Stanes died in 1655 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Stanes was buried on 7 January 1655 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "the elder houshoulder."¹

John Stanes

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Stanes was baptized on 27 January 1624/25 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Stanes.
• Marriage*: John Stanes married Margaret Howell on 21 December 1653 at Patcham, Sussex, England^B, John jnr, both of Brighton.²
• Death*: John Stanes died in 1678 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Stanes was buried on 26 February 1678 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "marriner."³

Joane Stanes

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joane Stanes was baptized on 27 April 1628 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stanes.

Mary Stanes

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Stanes was baptized on 14 November 1630 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stanes.
• Marriage*: Mary Stanes married Richard Bartle in December 1656 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, banns only, botp.²
• Married Name: As of December 1656, her married name was Bartle.

Elizabeth Stanes

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Stanes was baptized on 18 March 1637/38 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stanes.
• Death*: Elizabeth Stanes died in 1653 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Stanes was buried on 29 March 1653 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John."²

Margaret Howell

• Marriage*: Margaret Howell married John Stanes, son of John Stanes, on 21 December 1653 at Patcham, Sussex, England^B, John jnr, both of Brighton.¹
• Married Name: As of 21 December 1653, her married name was Stanes.

Richard Bartle

• Marriage*: Richard Bartle married Mary Stanes, daughter of John Stanes, in December 1656 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, banns only, botp.¹

Mary Burgess

• Birth*: Mary Burgess was born circa 1825 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Burgess married William Langridge, son of William Langridge and Martha Thorpe, in 1852 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 1852, her married name was Langridge.
• Residence*: In 1861 Mary Burgess and William Langridge lived at Grislings Common, Fletching, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Mary Burgess died in 1908 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.