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Hannah Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Hannah Ashdown was born on 28 April 1835 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.
• Baptism: Hannah Ashdown was baptized on 19 March 1837 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Hannah Ashdown was a dressmaker on 7 April 1861.¹

Susan Ashdown

Parents:

• Occupation*: Susan Ashdown was a house servant at home circa 1843.¹
• Birth*: Susan Ashdown was born circa 1843 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.

Eliza Townsend

• Birth*: Eliza Townsend was born circa 1799 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1817, her married name was Norman.
• Marriage*: Eliza Townsend married John Norman, son of Alan Norman and Mary Parks, on 25 December 1817 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Eliza Townsend and John Norman lived at Brigdens, Glynde, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Eliza Townsend died in 1865 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Eliza Townsend was buried on 29 January 1865 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, "66 years."³

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: William Ashdown was born on 2 June 1830 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.
• Baptism: William Ashdown was baptized on 5 March 1837 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹

Keziah Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Keziah Ashdown was born on 26 November 1825 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.
• Baptism: Keziah Ashdown was baptized on 5 March 1837 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹

Jane Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Jane Ashdown was born on 29 November 1821 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.
• Baptism: Jane Ashdown was baptized on 5 March 1837 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Ashdown was born on 4 April 1828 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.
• Baptism: Mary Ashdown was baptized on 5 March 1837 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹

Frances Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Frances Ashdown was born on 3 January 1833 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.
• Baptism: Frances Ashdown was baptized on 19 March 1837 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹

Caroline Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Caroline Ashdown was baptized on 23 July 1837 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.

Jesse Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jesse Ashdown was baptized on 26 April 1840 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.

Richard Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Ashdown was born circa 1846 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Ashdown and Hope Norman.

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: James Ashdown was born on 3 May 1785 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Jane Bax.
• Marriage*: James Ashdown married Philadelphia Fuller on 27 April 1809 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 James Ashdown and Philadelphia Fuller lived at Clayton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 James Ashdown and Philadelphia Fuller lived at Ditchling Common, Ditchling, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: James Ashdown died on 22 November 1864 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, at age 79.⁴
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 10 April 1865 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Effects under £20.⁴

Philadelphia Fuller

• Birth*: Philadelphia Fuller was born circa 1790 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 27 April 1809, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Philadelphia Fuller married James Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Jane Bax, on 27 April 1809 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Philadelphia Fuller and James Ashdown lived at Clayton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Philadelphia Fuller and James Ashdown lived at Ditchling Common, Ditchling, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: Philadelphia Fuller died in 1863 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Emily Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Emily Ashdown was born circa 1810 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of James Ashdown and Philadelphia Fuller.
• Baptism: Emily Ashdown was baptized on 25 June 1837 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, "servant, of ripe years."¹

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: John Ashdown was born circa 1812 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of James Ashdown and Philadelphia Fuller.
• Marriage*: John Ashdown married Frances Stevens on 12 January 1834 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Probate: John Ashdown witnessed the probate of the estate of James Ashdown on 10 April 1865 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B; Effects under £20.²

Frances Stevens

• Married Name: As of 12 January 1834, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Frances Stevens married John Ashdown, son of James Ashdown and Philadelphia Fuller, on 12 January 1834 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: James Ashdown was born on 28 November 1834 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Frances Stevens.
• Baptism: James Ashdown was baptized on 10 February 1837 at Bethel Strict Baptist Chapel, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "abode: Keymer."¹

Charlotte Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Charlotte Ashdown was born circa 1825 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of James Ashdown and Philadelphia Fuller.

John Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: John Elliott was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Elliott.
• Will*: John Elliott left a will made on 11 June 1639: Only mentioned in the Rotherfield court records. Actual will does not survive.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will/Admon of John Elliott, Yeoman of Rotherfield, 1640
  (Admon: ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/218A)
  Will Made: 11 June 1639 (stated at manorial court held 5 Oct 1640 – see below)
  Will not presented for probate.
  Administration Granted: 17 June 1640
  It does not appear that John Elliott’s will has survived nor was submitted for probate. A grant of administration over his estate was made on 17 June 1640. However, a lot of detail regarding his will and his estate is documented in the Rotherfield manorial court records.
  This information was taken from the English handwritten transcription of the Rotherfield manorial court records made by Catharine Pullein in the 1920s. They are in six volumes and have been deposited at The Keep. The reference is: ESRO: PAR 465/26/1/1-6 and it is useful to know that they have been indexed (people names and property names) at the back of each volume.
  
  Rotherfield Manorial Court Baron: 12 October 1639
  [This is John Elliott, probably near death, surrendering his properties to the manorial court for him to have use of the properties while he lives and then, upon his death, for the court to transfer them according to his last will and testament. This was the way properties held of a lord/lady of the manor, could be transferred by will]
  They present that John Elliott out of court since last court viz June 11 last past & by acceptance of Walter Lusted, bedell & in presence of Wm Allen & Thos Weston, two customary tenants, a messuage with buildings & gardens etc. [ … a long list of properties follows…] To use of the said John Elliott for the term of his natural life & after his decease to use of the last will & testament of the said John … for such uses & interests & such ways & forms as the said John in his last testament & will shall ……. declare & for default of such will or limitations then to the use of the right heirs of the said John Elliott for ever. Comes the said John Elliott & prays etc. Fine 40/-.
  
  Rotherfield Manorial Court Baron: 27 October 1639
  [John Elliott, the father, has now died and his son John inherits. There is a John Elliott burial at Rotherfield St Denys on 5 March 1640 and 25 Aug 1640 but neither fits. The dates given in the manorial records imply that he died between 12 and 27 Oct 1639. Note at this time Rotherfield has a lady of the manor.]
  The homage present that John Elliott gent. who held to him & his heirs various lands & tenements of assart afterwards mentioned died so seised after whose death there falls to the lord for heriot an ox worth £6 which is delivered to the lady’s store and that John Elliott is his eldest son & next heir to the premises & of full age.
  Comes John Elliott the son & prays admittance to two pieces of land called Newe Reede & Oulde Reede containg by estimation 7 ½ acres held by the rent of 22 ½ d lying next Anthony’s Reede & to a cottage & 2 crofts called Anthony’s Reede (except two acres there formerly sold to Nicholas Millington & to a croft called Shepecotes, land called Rookes Innain [Innam?] alias Hothcroft containing in all by estimation 10 & 9 acres with appurtenances held by rent of 4/9 of which the said J.E. senr died seised which the lady, etc
  Comes John Elliott & prays admittance to a piece of assart land of Crowburrowe [Crowborough] called Whitefield containing 5 acres in Rotherfield lying with the highway leading from Brookesharne [Thornbrooke] to Crowburrowe on the East & the land of the said John on S.W. & N. of which the said John Elliott senr died seised which the lady etc.
  Comes John Elliott & prays admittance to all those parcels of land called Jackhodges containing by estimation 30 acres. Also to two similar parcels called le nyne acres & le tenne acres containing by estimation 20 acres in Rotherfield of which John Elliott senr died seised which the lady, etc. [ …….. .and there is more, a long list of properties]
  Subsequently, John Elliott, the son, applies for administration of the estate:
  Admon: John Ellyott [Elliott] of Rotherfield, 1640
  Grant of administration 17 Jun 1640 (ESRO: PBT 1/3/7/218A).
  
  Rotherfield Manorial Court Baron: 7 July 1640
  [This would appear to be the son John Elliott selling a property he inherited.]
  Comes John Elliott & surrenders 2 pieces of land called Newereede & Ouldreede containing by estimation 7 acres & a half, held by the rent of 22 ½ d & other services lying near Anthonies Reede, & a cottage & 2 crofts called Anthonies Reede (except 2 acres sold to Nicholas Millington) & a croft called Sheppecotts, & another called Rookes Innain als Hothcroft containing in all 19 acres with appurtenances hed by rent 4/9 & other services To use of John John Ovenden, his heirs. Comes the said John Ovenden & prays [admittance] etc. Fine £8 10 no heriot because John Elliott remains tenant.
  
  Rotherfield Manorial Court Baron: 5 October 1640
  [This would appear to be the court dispensing properties according to John Elliott’s will. It includes an excerpt from the will.]
  They present that John Elliott who held to him & his heirs a messuage, barn with garden & 6 parcels of land of assart of Frant containing 16 acres formerly in occupation of John Pococke by the yearly rent of 4/4 ½ (except a cottage & garden & one little parcel adjoining containing ½ acre formerly in occupation of John Gorringe) since last court died siesed and that Obadiah Elliott is eldest brother & next heir. And on 1^st proclamation comes said Obadiah Elliott & prays [admittance], etc. Relief 4/4 ½ etc.
  Obadiah Elliott also admitted to another messuage, barn & garden & assart land containing 10 acres at Crowburrowe [Crowborough] by the yearly rent of 21d & other services. Relief 21d.
  After the death of said John Elliott there falls to the lady a heriot an ox worth £6.10 and the lady has sold the said ox for £6 10 her payment.
  They present that the said John Elliott in his lifetime surrendered a messuage & divers lands & tenements to the use of his last testament & will as appears by presentation of the homage at the court held 12 Oct last past by which last will by said John Elliott inscribed, bearing date June 11 15^th year Charles, willed & bequeathed the said messuages & premises with appurtenances as follows in his English words viz: “I doe hereby give & devise & will limit & appoint & declare all the said messuage land tenements whatsoever by me surrendered (as aforesaid) unto my said loving brother Alexander Elliott & to his heirs & assignes for ever” as by the said testament & will here in court shown plainly apparent. And upon this comes the said Alexander Elliott & prays admittance etc (as at court Oct 12, 1639). Fine £100
  (Geoffrey Barber, 30 April 2020)
  
  Notes:
  The above process of surrending properties to the manorial court “to the use of a last will & testament” was only necessary for properties held of the manor (i.e.copyhold property) and not freehold property. Given the large number of properties held by John Elliott it is likely he held some others freehold, which, given the will was not presented for probate, would likely have passed to John, his eldest son & heir, if he had not dealt with them already before his death.
• Death*: John Elliott died before 27 October 1639 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B. (as per manorial court records 27 Oct 1639).

Alice Wood

• Marriage*: Alice Wood married Obadiah Elliott, son of John Elliott, on 17 June 1622 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, Alice a widow (Bishop's Transcripts.)¹
• Married Name: As of 17 June 1622, her married name was Elliott.

Thomas Elliott

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Elliott was baptized on 25 March 1613 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, "father: Obadious ELYOT."¹
• He was the son of Obadiah Elliott and Mary Swaine.

Herbert Elliott

Parents:

• Baptism*: Herbert Elliott was baptized on 18 May 1615 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, "father: Obedias ELYOTT."¹
• He was the son of Obadiah Elliott and Mary Swaine.

Matthew Elliott

Parents:

• Baptism*: Matthew Elliott was baptized on 6 October 1616 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, "father: Obediah ELYOTT."¹
• He was the son of Obadiah Elliott and Mary Swaine.
• (Witness) Will: Matthew Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: John Elliott was born circa 1608 at Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Obadiah Elliott and Mary Swaine.
• (Witness) Will: John Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Elliott was born circa 1622 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Obadiah Elliott and Mary Swaine.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Alexander Elliott

Parents:

• Birth: Alexander Elliott was born in 1619 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Alexander Elliott was baptized on 11 August 1619 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Elliott and Alice Cheseman.
• (Witness) Will: Alexander Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Alexander Elliott married Susan Cliffen on 26 June 1655 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.³

John Elliott

Parents:

• Birth: John Elliott was born in 1622 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Elliott was baptized on 4 August 1622 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, "ELLYET."¹
• He was the son of William Elliott and Alice Cheseman.
• (Witness) Will: John Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: John Elliott married Mary Russell on 5 August 1647 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: John Elliott died in 1702 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Elliott was buried on 6 April 1702 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, "senior."⁴

William Elliott

Parents:

• Birth: William Elliott was born in 1624 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Elliott was baptized on 3 December 1624 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Elliott and Alice Cheseman.
• (Witness) Will: William Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Elliott was born circa 1630 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of William Elliott and Alice Cheseman.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹