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Mary Jane Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Jane Terry was born in 1817 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Jane Terry was baptized on 26 October 1817 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B. She is listed in the parish baptism records as daughter of Peter and Ann Terry but this is believed to be an error in the records as there was no other mention of a Peter and Ann Terry in any of the Newhaven registers.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Terry and Elizabeth Alce.
• Death*: Mary Jane Terry died in 1819 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Jane Terry was buried on 21 January 1819 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.²

John Terry

• Birth*: John Terry was born circa 1741 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: A possible baptism for John Terry is 12.4.1741 at Street, Sussex to parents John and Charity Terry. There are no Terry's listed in the Newhaven parish registers prior to John and Sarah's marriage in 1765 (checked back to 1720).
  The details for John Terry's possible baptism and parents (John & Charity Terry) came from Frank Clark (contacted via Sussex Family History Group's Directory of Member's Interests, listed under TERRY). Frank supplied the following list of John and Charity Terry's children baptised in Streat:
  12.4.1741 John
  3.7.1742 Sarah
  6.3.1747/48 Charles
  1750 Charity
  1.12.1752 Elizabeth
  (All confirmed in the Sussex Baptisms Index - GGB.)
• Marriage*: John Terry married Sarah Hollands, daughter of Francis Hollands and Anne Ticehurst, on 11 October 1765 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B, by banns, both of this parish.¹
• Anecdote: A John Terry was a juror on a coronial inquest in Newhaven on 13 May 1769. Also on the jury was a Thomas Hollands, possibly the brother or father of John's wife, Sarah (nee Hollands).²
• Anecdote: The parish register indicates that a tax was levied for baptisms after about 1.10.1783. However, John and Sarah were classified as paupers on all baptisms after this date and so did not have to pay.
• Death*: John Terry died in 1809 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Terry was buried on 25 August 1809 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.³

Sarah Hollands

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Hollands was born in 1744 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Sarah Hollands was baptized on 14 October 1744 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Francis Hollands and Anne Ticehurst.
• Anecdote: The only HOLLANDS' in Newhaven in the mid 1700's were Thomas and Elizabeth HOLLANDS who first appear in 1760 with the baptism of their son Thomas on 4.12.1760. There were no HOLLANDS previous to this (checked back to 1727). The only other entries for Thomas and Elizabeth in Newhaven were the baptism of daughter Mary on 31.5.1762 and her later burial on 15.1.1763. The Sussex Marriage Index has a marriage for Thomas HOLLANDS and Elizabeth BECKET, 22.5.1757, both of & at Newhaven. It is therefore possible that Thomas is the brother of Sarah HOLLANDS.
  A Thomas Hollands was a juror on a coronial inquest in Newhaven on 13 May 1769. Also on the jury was a John Terry, possibly the brother in law of Thomas.²
• Marriage*: Sarah Hollands married John Terry on 11 October 1765 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B, by banns, both of this parish.³
• Married Name: As of 11 October 1765, her married name was Terry.
• Anecdote*: The parish register indicates that a tax was levied for baptisms after about 1.10.1783. However, John and Sarah were classified as paupers on all baptisms after this date and so did not have to pay.
• Death*: Sarah Hollands died in 1794 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Hollands was buried on 22 November 1794 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."⁴

Charles Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Charles Terry was born in 1766 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Charles Terry was baptized on 27 July 1766 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

John Terry

Parents:

• Birth: John Terry was born in 1768 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Terry was baptized on 15 April 1768 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

Richard Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Richard Terry was born in 1770 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Richard Terry was baptized on 11 March 1770 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

Francis Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Francis Terry was born in 1772 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Francis Terry was baptized on 12 February 1772 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.
• Death*: Francis Terry died in 1792 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Francis Terry was buried on 31 May 1792 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.

Sarah Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Terry was born in 1774 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Sarah Terry was baptized on 15 April 1774 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.
• Marriage*: Sarah Terry married Edward Poole on 9 July 1798 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 9 July 1798, her married name was Poole.

George Terry

Parents:

• Birth: George Terry was born in 1776 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: George Terry was baptized on 8 February 1776 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

Thomas Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Terry was born in 1779 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Thomas Terry was baptized on 17 November 1779 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

Ann Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Ann Terry was born in 1781 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Ann Terry was baptized on 2 December 1781 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

Elizabeth Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Terry was born in 1783 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Terry was baptized on 1 October 1783 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

William Terry

Parents:

• Birth: William Terry was born in 1785 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Terry was baptized on 1 September 1785 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

Mary Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Terry was born in 1787 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Terry was baptized on 3 April 1787 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.

Cherry Terry

Parents:

• Birth: Cherry Terry was born in 1789 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Cherry Terry was baptized on 19 April 1789 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Terry and Sarah Hollands.
• Death*: Cherry Terry died in 1815 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Cherry Terry was buried on 17 May 1815 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.

Isaac Burt

Parents:

• Birth: Isaac Burt was born in 1787 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Isaac Burt was baptized on 22 July 1787 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, (birthplace and year confirmed in 1851 census.)¹
• He was the son of Isaac Burt and Lucy Weston.
• Marriage Bann: Marriage banns for Isaac Burt and Harriet Heathfield were published on 6 December 1807 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B; both of this parish.²
• Marriage*: Isaac Burt married Harriet Heathfield on 27 January 1808 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage Bann: Marriage banns for Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown were published on 8 January 1815 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B; Isaac is a widower, both of this parish.²
• Marriage*: Isaac Burt married Alice Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 23 January 1815 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: Note that Alice's sister Mildred Ashdown (of Chiddingly) married James Heathfield on 7 Jan 1805 at Hellingly. James Heathfield is likely to be a brother to Isaac's first wife, Harriet Heathfield.³
• (Witness) Marriage: Isaac Burt witnessed the marriage of Thomas Taylor and Elizabeth Burt on 7 March 1841 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Occupation*: Isaac Burt was a cooper on 7 March 1841.^4,5
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown lived at Horeham Rd, Hellingly, Sussex, England.⁵
• Anecdote: Isaac and Alice Burt's properties are to be found on the 1840 tithe map for Hellingly (at Coggers Cross on the road from Hellingly to Horeham).⁶
  
• Anecdote: From Kelly's Directory 1911 for Waldron, East Sussex: Horeham Road, a hamlet, partly in the parishes of Hellingley & Waldron, with a station on the Eastbourne branch of the L.B.&S.C. railway, equally distant about 2 ½ miles from those places and 5 ½ north from Hailsham. Christ Church Mission church, a small edifice of brick, was erected in 1890, and will seat 150 persons. ... The children of this parish attend the school at Maynard’s Green.
• Residence: In 1842 Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown lived at Coggers Cross, Hellingly, Sussex, England, owning a freehold house.⁷
• Occupation: Isaac Burt was a cooper (master employing 1 man) in 1851.
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown lived at Cinder Gill, Horeham Rd, Hellingly, Sussex, England, Living next door was Jesse and Louisa Ashdown and family.⁸
• Residence: In 1856 Isaac Burt lived at Coggers Cross, Hellingly, Sussex, England, owning a freehold house.⁷
• Anecdote: Isaac Burt's will written in 1866 indicates that he has property "joining the road to Swans Brook". Coggers Cross is therefore likely to be the intersection of Coggers Lane (which becomes Swanbrook Lane) and the main road between Hellingly and Horam (now called North St - the A267). Google maps also calls this intersection Burlow, the place of residence of William Ashdown, the father of Isaac's wife Alice Ashdown, as mention in his will made in 1825 and proved in 1830. William Ashdown left his property at Burlow to his son Daniel Ashdown, who was a witness to Isaac Burt's will.^9,10
• Occupation: Isaac Burt was a cooper and farmer of 6 acres employing 1 man on 7 April 1861.¹¹
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Isaac Burt lived at Horeham Rd, Hellingly, Sussex, England.¹¹
• Will*: Isaac Burt left a will made on 8 December 1866 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹⁰
• Will/Adm Transcript*: This is the last Will and Testament of me Isaac Burt of the Parish of Hellingly in the County of Sussex Cooper being of a sound, disposing mind memory and understanding and touching the disposal of such temporal estate as it hath pleased Almighty God in his goodness to bless me with
  First I order and direct that all just debts that I should happen to owe at my decease my funeral expenses the cost and charges of proving this my Will and all other incidental exspences to be paid and discharged out of my property by my Executor herein named
  Then I give and bequeath unto my only son William Burt all my real copyhold Estate with house buildings orchard and garden unto it belonging containing about 1 rood of land (more or less) in the Parish of Hellingly (aforesaid) and now in my own occupation Also I give and bequeath unto him the aforesaid William Burt all my freehold Estate the cottage being occupied by Charles Gander as tenant and joining the turnpike road and two small pieces of freehold land ...(by or lye?) joining the road leading to Swans Brook and in my own occupation one lying in the Parish of Chiddingly and the other in the Parish of Hellingly unto him the aforesaid William Burt all my temporal Estate whether consisting of household furniture live and dead stock tackling tools or of whatsoever other name denomination or kind it may be found chargeable nevertheless
  I give unto the children of my late daughter Ann the sum of five shillings I give unto the daughter of the late Philadelphia five shillings I give unto my daughter Sarah five shillings I give unto the children of my late daughter Elizabeth five shillings I give unto my daughter Jane in foreing lands five shillings and lastly I give unto the children of my late daughter Harriott the sum of five shillings
  And I nominate constitute and appoint my aforesaid son William Burt to be sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament and all business to be settled and executed within one year next(?) after my decease revoking and disallowing all former Wills by me made declaring this and this only to be my last Will and Testament contained on one sheet of paper In witness hereof I the said Isaac Burt the testator have hereunto set my hand and seal this eighth day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six -- ISAAC BURT -- Signed sealed published and declared by me the said Isaac Burt the testator who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto set our names as witnesses. Witnesses -- Daniel Ashdown ----- James Ralph
  
  In Her Majesty’s Court of Probate, The District Registry of Lewes
  In the Goods of Isaac Burt deceased
  I Daniel Ashdown of Hellingly in the County of Sussex Gentleman make oath that I am one of the subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Isaac Burt late of Hellingly aforesaid Cooper deceased the said Will being now hereunto annexed bearing date the eighth of December one thousand eight hundred and sixty six and that the said Testator executed the said Will on the day of the date thereof by signing his name at the foot or end thereof as the same now appears thereon in the presence of me and of James Ralph the other subscribed witness thereto both of us being present at the same time and we thereupon attested and subscribed the said Will in the presence of the said testator --- Daniel Ashdown ---
  Sworn by the said Daniel Ashdown at Lewes in the County of Sussex this fifth day of June 1867 Before me B. Husey Hunt District Regr Lewes
  Proved at Lewes the 14^th day of June 1867 by the oath of William Burt the son the sole Executor to whom administration was granted. The Testator Isaac Burt was late of Hellingly in the County of Sussex Cooper and died on the fifth day of February 1867 at Hellingly aforesaid
  Under £100
  The Executor in person
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 23 July 2013.)
• Residence: In 1867 Isaac Burt lived at Coggers Cross, Hellingly, Sussex, England, (1867 Post Office Directory.)
• Death*: Isaac Burt died on 5 February 1867 at North Street, Hellingly, Sussex, England, at age 79. He died of chronic bronchitis (many years).^12,13
• Burial*: Isaac Burt was buried on 11 February 1867 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "age 79 years."¹⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 14 June 1867 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, The Will of Isaac Burt late of Hellingly in the County of Sussex Cooper deceased who died 5 Februray 1867 at Hellingly aforesaid was proved at Lewes by the oath of William Burt of Hellingly, aforesaid Cooper the Son the sole Executor. (Effects under £100).¹²
  

Alice Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Alice Ashdown was born on 12 October 1792 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: The 1851 census gives Alice's birth place as Waldron, Sussex. She is aged 58 years (ie born c 1793.)
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith.
• Baptism: Alice Ashdown was baptized on 7 December 1792 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, Baptised as "Alle."¹
  
• Name Variation: Alice Ashdown was also known as Alley.
• Marriage Bann: Marriage banns for Alice Ashdown and Isaac Burt were published on 8 January 1815 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B; Isaac is a widower, both of this parish.²
• Marriage*: Alice Ashdown married Isaac Burt, son of Isaac Burt and Lucy Weston, on 23 January 1815 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 23 January 1815, her married name was Burt.
• Anecdote: Note that Alice's sister Mildred Ashdown (of Chiddingly) married James Heathfield on 7 Jan 1805 at Hellingly. James Heathfield is likely to be a brother to Isaac's first wife, Harriet Heathfield.³
• (Witness) Will: Alice Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 21 February 1825 at Burlow, Hellingly, Sussex, England.⁴
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Alice Ashdown and Isaac Burt lived at Horeham Rd, Hellingly, Sussex, England.⁵
• Anecdote: Isaac and Alice Burt's properties are to be found on the 1840 tithe map for Hellingly (at Coggers Cross on the road from Hellingly to Horeham).⁶
  
• Anecdote: From Kelly's Directory 1911 for Waldron, East Sussex: Horeham Road, a hamlet, partly in the parishes of Hellingley & Waldron, with a station on the Eastbourne branch of the L.B.&S.C. railway, equally distant about 2 ½ miles from those places and 5 ½ north from Hailsham. Christ Church Mission church, a small edifice of brick, was erected in 1890, and will seat 150 persons. ... The children of this parish attend the school at Maynard’s Green.
• Residence: In 1842 Alice Ashdown and Isaac Burt lived at Coggers Cross, Hellingly, Sussex, England, owning a freehold house.⁷
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Alice Ashdown and Isaac Burt lived at Cinder Gill, Horeham Rd, Hellingly, Sussex, England, Living next door was Jesse and Louisa Ashdown and family.⁸
• Death*: Alice Ashdown died on 20 January 1854 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, at age 61. She died of cancer in the breast.⁹
• Burial*: Alice Ashdown was buried on 26 January 1854 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹⁰

Margery Murray

Parents:

• Birth*: Margery Murray was born circa 1841 at London, Middlesex, England.
• She was the daughter of George Murray.
• Marriage*: Margery Murray married Thomas Packham, son of William Packham and Mary Stoner, on 6 January 1863 at St Mary Magdelen Church, Bermondsey, London, England, witnesses: John Connor(?) and Julie Murray.¹
• Married Name: As of 6 January 1863, her married name was Packham.
• Residence*: In 1871 Margery Murray and Thomas Packham lived at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: Eve Oliver found headstones at the Portslade cemetery for George Packham b. 1875 d. 1948 and Emma Packham b. 1869 d. 1943 (this is what was written) and says that George was the son of Thomas and Margery - needs to be checked.
• Occupation*: Margery Murray was a charwoman in 1881.
• Residence*: In 1881 Margery Murray lived at 110 Conway St, Hove, Sussex, England.
• Name Variation: As of 1901, Margery Murray was also known as Margaret.
• Occupation: Margery Murray was a domestic servant in 1901.
• Residence: In 1901 Margery Murray lived at 102 Livingstone Rd, Hove, Sussex, England, living with John and Mary Tester and family.
• Death*: Margery Murray died in 1924 at Steyning, Sussex, England^B. "age 81 years."²

William Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: William Packham was born circa 1864 at London, Middlesex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Margery Murray.
• Residence*: In 1881 William Packham lived at Hove, Sussex, England^B.
• Occupation*: William Packham was a carter in 1881.

Mary Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Packham was born on 1 September 1865 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Packham and Margery Murray.
• Marriage*: Mary Packham married John Tester, son of Isaac Tester and Susan Chatfield, on 29 January 1887 at Steyning, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 29 January 1887, her married name was Tester.
• Residence: In 1891 Mary Packham and John Tester lived at 115 Livingstone Rd, Hove, Sussex, England.
• Residence*: In 1901 Mary Packham and John Tester lived at 102 Livingstone Rd, Hove, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Mary Packham died on 6 December 1931 at Hove, Sussex, England^B, at age 66.
• Burial*: Mary Packham was buried after 6 December 1931 at Hove Cemetery, Hove, Sussex, England.

Ann Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Packham was born in 1868 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Packham and Margery Murray.
• Baptism: Ann Packham was baptized on 28 February 1869 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Ann Packham married Thomas Tulley on 26 April 1889 Needs to be verified, may not be correct.
• Married Name: As of 26 April 1889, her married name was Tulley.

Henry Charles Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Charles Packham was born in 1870 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Margery Murray.

Maria Louisa Batup

Parents:

• Birth: Maria Louisa Batup was born in 1849 at Bolney, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Maria Louisa Batup was baptized on 24 June 1849 at St Mary Magdalene, Bolney, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt BAYTUP.¹
• She was the daughter of John Batup and Emma Rowland.
• Name Variation: Maria Louisa Batup was also known as Louisa.
• Marriage*: Maria Louisa Batup married Phillip Packham, son of William Packham and Mary Stoner, on 15 August 1869 at Bolney, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt BAYTUP. The witnesses to their marriage were William Batup and Ganey Elizabeth Batup.
• Married Name: As of 15 August 1869, her married name was Packham.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Maria Louisa Batup and Phillip Packham lived at Lisburn Cottages, Portslade, Sussex, England.²
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Maria Louisa Batup and Phillip Packham lived at Abinger Road, Portslade, Sussex, England.³
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Maria Louisa Batup and Phillip Packham lived at 3 South Street, Portslade, Sussex, England.⁴
• Residence: On 31 March 1901 Maria Louisa Batup and Phillip Packham lived at 24 South Street, Portslade, Sussex, England.⁵
• Residence: On 2 April 1911 Maria Louisa Batup and Phillip Packham lived at 24 South Street, Portslade, Sussex, England.⁶
• Death*: Maria Louisa Batup died on 4 January 1937 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, at age 87. Age 87 years.
• Burial*: Maria Louisa Batup was buried after 4 January 1937 at Portslade Cemetery, Portslade, Sussex, England.

Emma Louise Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: Emma Louise Packham was born in 1871 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Phillip Packham and Maria Louisa Batup.
• Baptism: Emma Louise Packham was baptized on 24 September 1871 at St Nicholas, Portslade, Sussex, England.¹

Alfred Philip Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alfred Philip Packham was baptized on 31 May 1874 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Phillip Packham and Maria Louisa Batup.
• Marriage*: Alfred Philip Packham married Clara Rhodes on 22 May 1899 at Croydon, Surrey, England.¹
• Residence*: In 1954 Alfred Philip Packham and Clara Rhodes lived at 23 North Road, Upper Portslade, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Alfred Philip Packham died on 17 January 1954 at General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, Sussex, England, at age 79.²
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 3 February 1954 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Effects £1621 15s 8d.²

Charles Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: Charles Packham was born circa 1875 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Phillip Packham and Maria Louisa Batup.

Ernest Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: Ernest Packham was born circa 1876 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Phillip Packham and Maria Louisa Batup.

Sarah Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Breach was born circa 1782 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Ann Gorringe.
• Baptism: Sarah Breach was baptized on 30 April 1786 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.^2,1
• Anecdote: Note that Sarah's age for the 1851 census was 69 years (i.e. born c1782) and on her death certificate in 1854 her age is given as 72 years (i.e. born c1782).
• Marriage*: Sarah Breach married Joseph Morris, son of Joseph Morris and Hannah Turner, on 8 September 1801 at Little Horsted, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 8 September 1801, her married name was Morris.
• Anecdote: Joseph Morris is recorded on the tithe survey of 31 Mar 1841 as living in Framfield on plot 1482 which contained four houses and gardens. The owner was John HOLMAN and the occupiers were Joseph MORRIS, [blank] REEVES, [blank] TURNER, William STEVENS and Richard THOMAS. The location of plot 1482 is shown on these maps.⁴
  
• Anecdote: Note that a John HOLMAN witnessed the marriage of Sarah Breach's parents in 1782 at Hamsey.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Sarah Breach and Joseph Morris lived at Bird in Eye, Framfield, Sussex, England.⁵
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Sarah Breach and Joseph Morris lived at 34 Bird in Eye, Framfield, Sussex, England, living with son Nelson who is noted as deaf in the later 1861 census. She gives her age as 69 years born Hamsey. Living close by at 38 Bird in Eye was their son William and family.¹
• Occupation*: Sarah Breach was a pauper (formerly agricultural labourer) on 30 March 1851.¹
• Death*: Sarah Breach died on 7 January 1854 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B. Her age is stated as 72 years and she died of cerebral disease.⁶
• Burial*: Sarah Breach was buried on 13 January 1854 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, age given as 72 years.⁷
• Anecdote*: Discussion:
  There are two Sarah Breachs - one who married Joseph Morris in 1801 (born c1782) and another who married John Skinner in 1818 (born c1791). Both say in the 1851 census that they were born in Hamsey - one c1782 and one c1791 (*** see details later in this note on how Sarah Skinner was located in the 1851 census).
  In the SFHG baptisms index we find:
  1. Only one Sarah Breach baptism at Hamsey (30 Apr 1786).
  2. There is a Sarah Breach baptised on 7 Aug 1791 at Little Horsted to Thomas and Sarah Breach. The close proximity of Hamsey to Little Horsted means that this Sarah could very likely be born at Hamsey. A person having a place of birth at Hamsey but a baptism at Little Horsted is not unreasonable.
  Given our Sarah Breach who married Joseph Morris had the earlier birth (c1782 vs 1791) and the earlier marriage (1801 vs 1818) I think we can be justified in selecting the 1786 baptism at Hamsey for her. The Sarah Breech who married John Skinner in 1818 is therefore the one baptised at Little Horsted in 1791.
  One concern which should be noted is the diecrepency between Sarah's baptism (1786) and her age in the 1851 census and on her death certificate which gives her birth c1782. It is possible that she was not baptised due to religious nonconformity and if so we may have a third Sarah Breach at Hamsey that has not been identified, in which case the 1786 baptism is the wrong Sarah Breach.
  *** Locating Sarah Breach (who married John Skinner in 1818) in the 1851 census:
  John Skinner appears to have died between 1825 and 1830 as Sarah married again: Sarah Skinner (widow) to Edward Tippen, 13 Dec 1830 Lewes St John Southover. His burial has not been found although there are possibilities in the SFHG Burials Index.
  Then there is the marriage of Sarah Tippen (widow) to Stephen Taylor (widower) on 24 Jan 1836 at Lewes St John Southover. They are in the 1851 census and Sarah's birthplace is Hamsey, c1791. She is living with daughter Winifred Skinner, which would validate this chain of marriages. Winifred Skinner was baptised 27 Apr 1820 (born 27 Dec 1819) father John Skinner (mother not named). Abode: Southover.

Nelson Morris

Parents:

• Birth: Nelson Morris was born in 1828 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Nelson Morris was baptized on 9 April 1828 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Joseph Morris and Sarah Breach.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Nelson Morris lived at 4 Mary Vale, Tonbridge, Kent, England.
• Occupation*: Nelson Morris was a lath render, and he is noted as being deaf on 30 March 1851.
• Marriage*: Nelson Morris married Eliza Pelling in 1856 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B, surname spelt MORRISS.¹
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Nelson Morris and Eliza Pelling lived at 4 Mary Vale, Tonbridge, Kent, England.
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Nelson Morris and Eliza Pelling lived at Albert St, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Nelson Morris and Eliza Pelling lived at 26 Rochdale Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Nelson Morris and Eliza Pelling lived at 39 Rochdale Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, with son Charles.
• Occupation: Nelson Morris was a lath render on 5 April 1891.
• Death*: Nelson Morris died in 1896 at Maidstone, Kent, England^B. Age 67 years.²

Benjamin Funnell

Parents:

• Birth*: Benjamin Funnell was born on 30 December 1796 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Funnell and Elizabeth Inkpen.
• Baptism: Benjamin Funnell was baptized on 5 February 1797 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Note that there is another Benjamin Funnell born at Chiddlingly 3 Aug 1800 (bap. 24 Sep 1800) son of Benjamin and Elizabeth who requires accounting for. In the 1841 census this Benjamin is living at The Dicker with his parents Benjamin and Ann (re-marriage 1812 at Ripe) as Benjamin jnr and wife Elizabeth, children: Henry 15, Elizabeth 12, Mary 10, Lucy 8, Phillis 3 and Noah 3m.
  According to the baptism register, the son Henry was baptised 30 Apr 1826 at Chiddingly to Benjamin and Elizabeth. This was their first (at Chiddingly) suggesting this was the marriage of Benjamin Funnell and Elizabeth TURNER in 1826 (see below).
• Anecdote: Possible marriages are:
  1. 15 Jun 1822 Benjamin FUNNELL and Elizabeth AGATE at Ifield, both of this parish. First child Sarah baptised at Crawley 13 Apr 1823 (abode Ifield). Then Maria bap. 25 Jun 1826 at Slaugham and Henry bap. 23 Nov 1828 at Slaugham. In the 1841 census they are living at Shepherd's Field, Lower Beeding. Children Henry 12, Martha 9, Helen 6 and Mary 4. Benjamin was buried at Ifield on 6 Jul 1841, age 47 years, (of Beeding). The age 47 years puts his birth at c1794 which is a bit early for our Benjamin and he is probably the Benjamin Funnell baptised 1793 at Crawley - so this is discounted.
  2. 25 Jan 1825 Benjamin FUNNELL and Elizabeth TURNER at Chiddingly, both of this parish. Benjamin was buried 19 Jan 1842 at Chiddingly age 41 years, supporting the theory that his was the later baptism at Chiddingly (plus see note above) - so this is discounted.
  3. 29 Apr 1827 Benjamin FUNNELL and Jane HOAD at Brighton, both of this parish. Daughter Mary Ann baptised 23 Dec 1827 at Brighton. 1851 census has Benjamin born Warbleton - so this is discounted.
  4. 23 Sep 1832 Benjamin FUNNELL and Harriet SIMMONS at Chalvington, Benjamin of Chiddingly, Harriet of this parish - this one is the most probable.²
• Occupation*: Benjamin Funnell was a labourer in 1832.²
• Marriage*: Benjamin Funnell married Harriet Simmons on 23 September 1832 at Chalvington, Sussex, England^B, Benjamin of Chiddingly; Harriet of this parish.²
• Death*: Benjamin Funnell died in 1833 at Chalvington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Benjamin Funnell was buried on 26 February 1833 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, "36 years, Abode: Chalvington."^3,4