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Richard Peerless

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Peerless was born on 18 May 1750 at Ashurst, Kent, England.¹
• He was the son of Edward Peerless and Laetitia Tye.
• Baptism: Richard Peerless was baptized on 27 May 1750 at Ashurst, Kent, England.¹
• Marriage*: Richard Peerless married Sarah Ashdown, daughter of (?) Ashdown, on 9 December 1771 at Cowden, Kent, England^B.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Peerless is mentioned in the will of John Ashdown dated 5 February 1807 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Richard Peerless died in 1836 at Cowden, Kent, England^B.
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscription at St Mary Magdalene, Cowden, Kent, England^B, for Richard Peerless was recorded as.³
  
• Burial*: Richard Peerless was buried on 6 July 1836 at St Mary Magdalene, Cowden, Kent, England^B.

Edward Peerless

• Marriage*: Edward Peerless married Laetitia Tye on 17 April 1745 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Edward Peerless died in 1781 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.

Laetitia Tye

• Birth*: Laetitia Tye was born circa 1717 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Laetitia Tye married Edward Peerless on 17 April 1745 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 17 April 1745, her married name was Peerless.¹
• Death*: Laetitia Tye died in 1799 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.

John Everest

• Marriage*: John Everest married Ann Dane on 28 January 1749 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: John Everest died in 1766 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Everest was buried on 29 January 1766 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Everest

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Everest was baptized on 1 July 1750 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Everest and Ann Dane.
• Married Name: As of 9 October 1793, her married name was Symonds.
• Marriage*: Ann Everest married John Symonds on 9 October 1793 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, "John a widower of St George Middlesex, Ann of this parish."²

John Everest

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Everest was baptized on 26 January 1751/52 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Everest and Ann Dane.
• Marriage*: John Everest married Sarah Snashall on 30 October 1780 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.

Edward Everest

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Everest was baptized on 12 April 1754 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Everest and Ann Dane.
• Marriage*: Edward Everest married Mary Godly on 8 December 1779 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Marriage License: Edward Everest and Martha Luck obtained a marriage licence on 29 March 1800 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Edward EVEREST a widower, yeoman of Hartfield; Martha GILBERT a widow of the same parish. Sponsors: Edward Everest and William Elphick, yeoman of Framfield.²
• Marriage*: Edward Everest married Martha Luck on 22 April 1800 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Edward Everest is mentioned in the will of John Ashdown dated 5 February 1807 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will*: Edward Everest left a will made on 25 April 1812 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Draft Will of Edward Everest of Hartfield, yeoman Date: 25 Apr 1812
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: AMS 5442/2/5
  Description: freehold messuage with the cottage, stable, buildings and 9a in Withyham, which EE purchased of Robert Dadswell, to his grandson Edward Nye, son of his daughter Ann Nye, at 24, remainder to his sister Mary Nye
  messuage, stable, buildings and 15a near Forest Row in East Grinstead, copyhold of the manor of Maresfield, to William Elphick of Arches Farm in Framfield, yeoman, Luke Godley of Speldhurst in Kent, farmer, and James Pack of Tonbridge in Kent, farmer, in trust for sale
  interest on £300 Consols to the Superintendent and Circuit Steward of the Methodist Circuit of which Hartfield shall form part
  pecuniary and chattel bequests to his wife Martha Everest, Martha daughter of John Gilbert of Fletching, farmer, nephew Edward Everest son of brother John Everest, Ann wife of Edward Butcher of East Grinstead, labourer, Mary Nye daughter of Ann Nye
  engrossed by J S Weller.
• Death*: Edward Everest died in 1828 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Everest was buried on 13 December 1828 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, "78 years."⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 4 June 1829 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England, (PROB 11/1756/455.)
• Anecdote: File of photocopies from local newspapers and other sources concerning the history of the chapel
  This record is held by East Sussex Record Office
  Reference:     AMS6383/4/16
  Title:     File of photocopies from local newspapers and other sources concerning the history of the chapel
  Description: Including an obituary of Edward Everest of Hartfield (d Dec 1829), the donor of the chapel site in 1815 (see AMS6383/1/2 above) from the Wesleyan Methodist Magazine, 1830, and an article on the chapels of the Tunbridge Wells Circuit (Groombridge described as the premier village in the circuit) from the Methodist Recorder, 16 Jun 1904
  Date:     1829-1904
  Held by:     East Sussex Record Office.

Hannah Everest

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Everest was baptized in January 1758 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Everest and Ann Dane.

Thomas Everest

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Everest was baptized on 19 November 1759 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Everest and Ann Dane.

William Everest

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Everest was baptized on 21 June 1761 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Everest and Ann Dane.

Mary Godly

• Married Name: As of 8 December 1779, her married name was Everest.
• Marriage*: Mary Godly married Edward Everest, son of John Everest and Ann Dane, on 8 December 1779 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

Martha Luck

• Married Name: As of 30 April 1790, her married name was Gilbert.
• Marriage*: Martha Luck married John Gilbert on 30 April 1790 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage License: Martha Luck and Edward Everest obtained a marriage licence on 29 March 1800 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Edward EVEREST a widower, yeoman of Hartfield; Martha GILBERT a widow of the same parish. Sponsors: Edward Everest and William Elphick, yeoman of Framfield.¹
• Married Name: As of 22 April 1800, her married name was Everest.
• Marriage*: Martha Luck married Edward Everest, son of John Everest and Ann Dane, on 22 April 1800 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: Martha Luck is mentioned in the will of Edward Everest dated 25 April 1812 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Martha Luck died in 1826 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Martha Luck was buried on 16 June 1826 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, "77 years."²

Ann Everest

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Everest was baptized on 23 October 1781 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Everest and Mary Godly.
• Married Name: As of 17 October 1804, her married name was Nye.
• Marriage*: Ann Everest married Henry Nye on 17 October 1804 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Ann Everest is mentioned in the will of John Ashdown dated 5 February 1807 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Henry Nye

• Marriage*: Henry Nye married Ann Everest, daughter of Edward Everest and Mary Godly, on 17 October 1804 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Henry Nye is mentioned in the will of John Ashdown dated 5 February 1807 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Symonds

• Marriage*: John Symonds married Ann Everest, daughter of John Everest and Ann Dane, on 9 October 1793 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, "John a widower of St George Middlesex, Ann of this parish."¹
• (Witness) Will: John Symonds is mentioned in the will of John Ashdown dated 5 February 1807 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Gilbert

• Marriage*: John Gilbert married Martha Luck on 30 April 1790 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: John Gilbert died in 1799 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Gilbert was buried on 31 March 1799 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, "senex."²

Edward Everest

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Everest was born in 1789 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Everest was baptized on 13 August 1789 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Everest and Sarah Snashall.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Everest is mentioned in the will of Edward Everest dated 25 April 1812 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.

Sarah Snashall

• Married Name: As of 30 October 1780, her married name was Everest.
• Marriage*: Sarah Snashall married John Everest, son of John Everest and Ann Dane, on 30 October 1780 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.

Nicholas Ashdown

• Birth*: Nicholas Ashdown was born circa 1565 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: The best candidate that I have found for Nicholas Ashdown is:
  Nicholas Ashdown, born c1565 at Rotherfield (no baptism but mentioned in his father John Ashdown's will proved 1578 as being under 21 years. However, there is no proof or evidence linking him to Rotherfield so I am reluctant to make the link.
• Marriage*: Nicholas Ashdown married Margaret Cowper on 10 January 1590/91 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Admon: Nicholas Ashdown witnessed the admon of Thomas Ashdown dated 29 March 1634 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England; £7 15s.²
• Occupation*: Nicholas Ashdown was a carpenter in 1638.³
• Will*: Nicholas Ashdown left a will made on 24 August 1638 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Nicholas ASHDOWNE, Carpenter of Eastbourne, 1638
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/25/167(1))
  Made: 24 August 1638
  Probate: 20 September 1638
  Familysearch: Film no 1885823; Image no 253.
  In the Name of God Amen the Fower and Twentith day of August Anno Dni 1638 Annoq[ue] D[o]m[ini] N[ost]ri Caroli &c xiiij^to I Nicholas Ashedowne of Eastebourne in the County of Sussex Carpenter beinge sike in Body but of good and pfect minde and remembrance Laud and praise be give[N] to Allmightie God therfore, doe make and Ordayne this my last Will and Testament in manner & forme following Viz^t First I bequeathe my Soule unto A an unknown place mi[-]ghtie God my maker and redeemer and my Body to the Earth from whence it came to be buryed in decent manner at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named in the Pa[rish]e Churchyard of Eastebourne aforesaid Item I give unto my Sonne John Ashedowne [word hidden by crease?] he be at the making heerof a Le Twelve Pence to bee paide him by my Executor, It[em I] give and Bequeath unto my Sonne in Lawe ^Cornelius Merrick^ the Some of Twentie Shillinges Item [I give] unto Clemence my Daughter the wife of the saide Cornelius Merricke all my Linen belon[ging] unto Bedding and likewise all hir Beddinge Excepte TwPillowbers w^ch I doe by give and Bequeath unto Clemence Ashdowne daughter unto my Sonne Thomas Ashdowne deceased Item I give and Bequeath unto my daughter Mary the wife of William Easton of Eastebourne aforesaide husbandman the Some of Twentie Shillinges to be paide her by ^my^ Executor within Three Monthes next after my decease Item I give and Bequeath unto everie one of the Children of My ^late^ sonne William Ashedow[ne] late of Eastgrinsted in the said Countie Brickelayer (deceased) to each of them the Some of Tenn Shillinges to be paide them by my saide when they and ev[er]ye of them shall Accomplishe their sev[er]all Ages of one and Twentie yeeres with all use bene[-]fitt Advantage and increase therof from the time of my decease Item I give unto Margarett Ashedowne of Eastgrinsted aforesaide widow late wife of the saide William Ashedowne my Sonne of Ten Shillinges to be paide her by my said Exeutor w^thin Three Monthes next after my decease Item I give and Bequeath unto Will[ia]m Easton my Sonne in Law the Some of Twentie Shillinges to be paid him in like mann[er] within Three Monthes next after my decease Item I give and Bequeath unto ev[er]y one of the Children of the said William Easton the Some of Tenn Shillinges a peece to be paide u[nto] the saide William Easton to theire use w^thin Three Monthes next after my decease the said Will[ia]m givinge my Executor an Acquittance and sufficient dischardge for the same Item I give and Bequeath unto everie one of the Children of the saide Cornelius Merrickes my Sonne in Law Twentie Shillinges a peece to be paide them by my saide Executor when they shall Accomplishe theire sev[er]all Ages of One and Twentie yeeres Item I give and Bequeath unto John Ashedowne youngest sonne of Thomas Ashedowne (deceased) my sonne aforemen[-]coned my Brasse Pott to be deliv[er]ed him by my Executor at his Age of one and Twentie yeeres Item I give and Bequeath unto Nicholas Ashedowne ^my [servant?] &^ eldest sonne of the saide Thomas Ashedowne Soe manie of my Woorckinge Tooles as my Executor in his owne discretion shall thinke necessarie and fitt And all the residue of my goodes and Chattells readie monie Credittes and debtes Corne Woorkinge Tooles Howsholdstuff and Implementes of Howsholde stuffe whatsoever ungive[N] and Bequeathed my debtes beinge paide and Funerall Expences being discharged I heerby give and Bequeath unto the saide Cornelius Merrickes my sonne in Lawe whome I make sole Executor ^of this my [present?] will^ towardes the keepinge Mainetenance and bringinge up of the aforemenconed Clemence Ashdowne Daughter of my saide Son[N]e Thomas Ashdowne (deceased) beinge a Childe of the Age of Seven yeeres And I doe intreate my Lovinge neight bours John Sharpe of Eastebourne aforesaide yeoma[N] and John Rssell of the same Brickelayer to be ov[er]seers of this my psent will And I doe heerby renownce all other former Wills Legacies and Bequeaths whatsoevere p[ro]nowncinge only this to be my last Will and Testament In Witnesse wherof I have heerunto sett my hand and seale the day and yeere first above written
  The marke of Nicholas Ashdowne
  Witnesses heerunto
  John Sharpe
  John Russell his Marke
  Richard Lasey
  Nicholas Worgar
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 29 March 2020.)
  
• Death*: Nicholas Ashdown died in August 1638 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Nicholas Ashdown was buried on 27 August 1638 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 September 1638 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Margaret Cowper

• Marriage*: Margaret Cowper married Nicholas Ashdown on 10 January 1590/91 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 January 1590/91, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Margaret Cowper died in 1631 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Margaret Cowper was buried on 23 August 1631 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Nicholas."²

Clemence Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Clemence Ashdown was baptized on 23 October 1603 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper.
• Marriage*: Clemence Ashdown married Cornelius Merrick on 5 June 1623 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, MERIKE.²
• Married Name: As of 5 June 1623, her married name was Merrick.
• (Witness) Will: Clemence Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Ashdown dated 24 August 1638 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Ashdown was baptized on 8 February 1600/1 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper.
• Marriage*: William Ashdown married Margaret Coe, daughter of Joan Coe, on 4 June 1626 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: William Ashdown was a bricklayer in 1635.³
• Death*: William Ashdown died in 1635 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Ashdown was buried on 18 April 1635 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ashdown was baptized on 15 October 1598 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper.
• Marriage*: Mary Ashdown married William Easton on 22 November 1622 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, William ESON (but Nicholas Ashdowné will states it as EASTON."^2,3
• Married Name: As of 22 November 1622, her married name was Easton.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Ashdown dated 24 August 1638 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 12 June 1597 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "buried 13 Jun 1597."¹
• Death*: John Ashdown died on 12 June 1597 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper.
• Burial*: John Ashdown was buried on 13 June 1597 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²

Refrayne Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Refrayne Ashdown was baptized on 28 January 1592/93 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper.
• Death*: Refrayne Ashdown died in February 1593 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Refrayne Ashdown was buried on 3 February 1593 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Nicholas."²

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 31 October 1591 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: James Ashdown died in November 1591 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper.
• Burial*: James Ashdown was buried on 25 November 1591 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "son of Nicholas."²

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 24 November 1605 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper.
• (Witness) Will: John Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Ashdown dated 24 August 1638 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Ashdown was born circa 1595 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper.
• Marriage*: Thomas Ashdown married Margaret Moore on 2 February 1620/21 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Thomas Ashdown married Elizabeth Hoole, daughter of John Hoole and Frances Burchett, on 15 January 1631/32 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth FENNELL, widow.²
• Death*: Thomas Ashdown died in 1634 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Ashdown was buried on 19 March 1634 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Admon: Administration of Thomas Ashdown was granted on 29 March 1634 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England: £7 15s.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: The same day
  Which day Master Anthony Hugget clerk Master of Arts Surrogate etc Committed the administration of the goods etc. of Thomas Ashdowne formerly of Eastbourne deceased intestate to Nicholas Ashdowne natural and legitimate father of the said deceased well and faithfully to administer etc. Sworn on the holy etc. The said Nicholas of Eastbourne aforesaid carpenter and Thomas Worrall of Lewes tailor bound in [the sum of] £20.00
  Elizabeth Ashdowne relict of the said deceased having previously renounced the administration of the goods etc. whereby Master Richard Vernon clerk Vicar of the same presents in this part it is clear that the inventory exhibited extends to the sum of £7 15s
  Notes:
  I’m not at all sure of the role played by Richard Vernon. Where I have put it may have something to do with penalties due to the court/registry in relation to Elizabeth’s renunciation.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 8^th October 2020.)
  
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Ashdown dated 24 August 1638 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹

Margaret Moore

• Marriage*: Margaret Moore married Thomas Ashdown, son of Nicholas Ashdown and Margaret Cowper, on 2 February 1620/21 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 2 February 1620/21, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Margaret Moore died in October 1631 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Margaret Moore was buried on 9 October 1631 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "Agnes Ashdowne, wife of Thomas."²

Nicholas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Nicholas Ashdown was baptized on 31 March 1622 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Ashdown and Margaret Moore.
• (Witness) Will: Nicholas Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Ashdown dated 24 August 1638 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Nicholas Ashdown married Mary Mowter on 2 March 1657/58 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Nicholas a carpenter of Southover; Mary of Old Shoreham.³