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Jane Relfe

Parents:

• Birth: Jane Relfe was born in 1703 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Jane Relfe was baptized on 8 April 1703 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "Apothecary."¹
• She was the daughter of James Relfe and Benedicta Spiller.
• Anecdote*: Title: Narrative of the descent of Brasses [in Ewhurst]
  Date: nd, [c1820]
  ESRO reference: AMS 1235
  Description: In March 1703 Jane Sharp settled the property on the marriage of her nephew and heir James Relfe the younger with Benedicta, eldest daughter of Robert Spiller of Battle, gent. Benedicta survived James and their daughter Jane, who married Giles Watts, mercer, in January 1723, settled it on 1 January 1724. The will of Giles Watts of Battle, mercer, 20 May 1728, was proved on 1 July 1734.
  On 8 April 1792 their son Giles Watts of Battle, doctor of physic, devised Brasses to his wife Mary for life, with remainder to his son John Watts of Winchelsea, surgeon; the will was proved on 22 May 1792.
  On 6 Dec 1800 Mary Watts, her son John Watts and his wife Mary and Sarah Watts, spinster, sold Brasses for £1450 to Thomas Boots of Ewhurst, yeoman, who with his wife Mary mortgaged it for £1200 to Isaac Clapson of Hailsham, yeoman, on 12 May 1802, with a further charge of £400 to Edward Filder of Eastbourne, yeoman, on 28 and 29 March 1808.
  On 17 November 1812 Boots paid off the mortgages and mortgaged Brasses for £1800 to William Cook of Sedlescombe.
  Custodial History: Hove Library Accession 2219 Flint.
• Married Name: As of 17 February 1722/23, her married name was Watts.
• Marriage*: Jane Relfe married Giles Watts, son of Robert Watts and Elizabeth (?), on 17 February 1722/23 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Death*: Jane Relfe died in 1758 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Relfe was buried on 28 October 1758 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "Mrs., widow."³

Giles Watts

Parents:

• Birth: Giles Watts was born in 1725 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Giles Watts was baptized on 8 April 1725 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "Mr. Giles."¹
• He was the son of Giles Watts and Jane Relfe.
• Anecdote*: Apprenticed as a physician in 1741.
• Marriage*: Giles Watts married Mary Buss on 8 August 1751 at Pembury, Kent, England^B.²
• Death*: Giles Watts died in 1792 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Giles Watts was buried on 6 May 1792 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "Dr."³

James Relfe

• Marriage*: James Relfe married Benedicta Spiller on 28 April 1702 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Occupation*: James Relfe was an apothecary in 1703.
• Death*: James Relfe died in 1713 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Relfe was buried on 30 August 1713 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "Mr."²

Benedicta Spiller

• Married Name: As of circa 1695, her married name was Relfe.
• Marriage*: Benedicta Spiller married James Relfe on 28 April 1702 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Buss

• Married Name: As of 1751, her married name was Watts.
• Marriage*: Mary Buss married Giles Watts, son of Giles Watts and Jane Relfe, on 8 August 1751 at Pembury, Kent, England^B.¹

Benedicta Watts

Parents:

• Baptism*: Benedicta Watts was baptized on 7 February 1723/24 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Giles Watts and Jane Relfe.
• Married Name: As of 9 May 1752, her married name was Chambers.
• Marriage*: Benedicta Watts married Thomas Chambers, son of Robert Chambers and Mary Lovelace, on 9 May 1752 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of East Grinstead.²

Thomas Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Chambers was baptized on 27 May 1726 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Robert Chambers and Mary Lovelace.
• Marriage*: Thomas Chambers married Benedicta Watts, daughter of Giles Watts and Jane Relfe, on 9 May 1752 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of East Grinstead.²

Mary Lovelace

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Lovelace was baptized on 16 November 1683 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Robert Lovelace and Mary Watts.
• Married Name: As of 11 November 1701, her married name was Coney.
• Marriage*: Mary Lovelace married John Coney on 11 November 1701 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, John CONNEY of Burwash and Mary LOWLAS of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: Title: Counterpart lease for 9 years at £14
  Date: 20 Jun 1716
  ESRO reference: AMS 5744/96
  Description: Mary Lovelace of Burwash, widow and her only daughter and heir Mary Coney of Burwash, widow to William Gibbons of Etchingham, yeoman
  Barn and land (30a) called Ashlands in Burwash and Etchingham
  Detailed farming conditions are given. Endorsed note of further lease to WG, 17 Feb 1724
  Witnesses: Robert Chambers, John Freebody.
• Married Name: As of circa 1717, her married name was Chambers.
• Marriage*: Mary Lovelace married Robert Chambers circa 1717 at England.
• Death*: Mary Lovelace died in 1734 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Lovelace was buried on 22 July 1734 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Robert."³

Robert Chambers

• Marriage*: Robert Chambers married Mary Lovelace, daughter of Robert Lovelace and Mary Watts, circa 1717 at England.

John Coney

• Marriage*: John Coney married Mary Lovelace, daughter of Robert Lovelace and Mary Watts, on 11 November 1701 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, John CONNEY of Burwash and Mary LOWLAS of this parish.¹
• Death*: John Coney died before 1716 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Title: Counterpart lease for 9 years at £14
  Date: 20 Jun 1716
  ESRO reference: AMS 5744/96
  Description: Mary Lovelace of Burwash, widow and her only daughter and heir Mary Coney of Burwash, widow to William Gibbons of Etchingham, yeoman
  Barn and land (30a) called Ashlands in Burwash and Etchingham
  Detailed farming conditions are given. Endorsed note of further lease to WG, 17 Feb 1724
  Witnesses: Robert Chambers, John Freebody.

Robert Lovelace Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Lovelace Chambers was baptized on 20 September 1723 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Robert Chambers and Mary Lovelace.
• Death*: Robert Lovelace Chambers died in 1751/52 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Lovelace Chambers was buried on 20 January 1751/52 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.²

Mercy Medhurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Mercy Medhurst was born circa 1612 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Medhurst and Elizabeth Morris.
• (Witness) Will: Mercy Medhurst is mentioned in the will of John Medhurst dated 8 January 1649/50 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹

Dorothy Wimble

• Married Name: As of 8 August 1653, her married name was Medhurst.
• Marriage*: Dorothy Wimble married Richard Medhurst, son of John Medhurst and Elizabeth Morris, on 8 August 1653 at Playden, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Title: Copy of Will of BARTHOLOMEW JEFFERY of Battle, yeoman
  Date: 30 Nov 1647
  ESRO reference: ASH 4501/645
  Description: Body to be buried in the parish church of Battle. - to Poor of Battle 40s
  To sisters, Ann Burton, widow, and sister Revell 12d each. Cozen Richard Cozen and his 5 children - David Jeffery's two children, - Eight children of Richard Farncombe of Battle - 20s. apiece
  Cozens Bennett Jeffery and Ann Crutenden, widow
  Ann Wimble, daughter of William Wimble of Ashburnham deceased. and 5 children of the said William Wimble. Ann Cruttenden, daughter of the said Ann Cruttenden - Four children of William Walker of Battle, yeoman
  Elizabeth Elphick, daughter of Thomas Elphick of Penhurst. Godson, Thomas Coberne of Wartling
  To wife Elizabeth, messuage in Battle where testator dwelt and all messuages, lands &c. in Ashburnham and Penhurst absolutely
  Lands called Huntlyes in Battle may be sold for payment of legacies
  Wife Elizabeth executrix and residuary legatee
  Overseers, brother-in-law, William Walker and friend Henry Sheather of Battle
  Memo., 17 March, 1653, revoking legacy to Dorothy Wimble then the wife of Richard Medhurst of Battle.

Adam Lulham

Parents:

• Birth*: Adam Lulham was born in 1640 at Sussex, England; (possibly from an earlier marriage.)
• He was the son of Adam Lulham and Jane Fuller.
• (Witness) Will: Adam Lulham is mentioned in the will of Adam Lulham dated 8 April 1664 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹

Joan Welsh

Parents:

• Birth*: Joan Welsh was born circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Edward Welsh.
• Married Name: As of 17 March 1620/21, her married name was Wigg.
• Marriage*: Joan Welsh married Thomas Wigg on 17 March 1620/21 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, Thomas WIGGE, Joan WELCHE.¹
• Death*: Joan Welsh died in October 1622 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joan Welsh was buried on 8 October 1622 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Wigg

• Marriage*: Thomas Wigg married Joan Welsh, daughter of Edward Welsh, on 17 March 1620/21 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, Thomas WIGGE, Joan WELCHE.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Wigg married Mary Pecke on 30 March 1635 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Wigg is mentioned in the will of Edward Welsh dated 6 January 1642/43 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.²

Edward Wigg

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Wigg was baptized on 8 October 1622 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Wigg and Joan Welsh.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Wigg is mentioned in the will of Edward Welsh dated 6 January 1642/43 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Welsh

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Welsh was baptized on 12 October 1610 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Welsh.
• Death*: Thomas Welsh died in 1611 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Welsh was buried on 25 October 1611 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."²

Nicholas Welsh

Parents:

• Birth*: Nicholas Welsh was born circa 1611 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Edward Welsh.
• Death*: Nicholas Welsh died in September 1611 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Nicholas Welsh was buried on 15 September 1611 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."¹

Edward Welsh

Parents:

• Birth*: Edward Welsh was born circa 1605 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Edward Welsh.
• Marriage: Edward Welsh married Mary Jeffery on 11 April 1630 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, Edward WELCH; Mary JEFFRIE.¹
• Death*: Edward Welsh died in 1637 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Welsh was buried on 1 June 1637 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.²

Joan Welsh

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Welsh was baptized on 9 January 1630/31 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, no parents given on baptism record but named in grandfather's will.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Welsh and Mary Jeffery.
• (Witness) Will: Joan Welsh is mentioned in the will of Edward Welsh dated 6 January 1642/43 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Pecke

• Married Name: As of 30 March 1635, her married name was Wigg.
• Marriage*: Mary Pecke married Thomas Wigg on 30 March 1635 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Mary Pecke died in 1647 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Pecke was buried on 12 June 1647 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas."²

Edward Welsh

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Welsh was baptized on 8 August 1655 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of D23A Edward Welsh and Mary Shether.
• Death*: Edward Welsh died in September 1655 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Welsh was buried on 13 September 1655 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."²

Henry Welsh

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Welsh was baptized on 9 May 1657 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of D23A Edward Welsh and Mary Shether.
• Death*: Henry Welsh died in June 1657 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Welsh was buried on 13 June 1657 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."²

Elizabeth Welsh

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Welsh was baptized on 30 January 1659/60 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of D23A Edward Welsh and Mary Shether.

Mary Welsh

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Welsh was baptized on 14 July 1662 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "Gentleman."¹
• She was the daughter of D23A Edward Welsh and Mary Shether.

Edward Welsh

Parents:

• Birth*: Edward Welsh was born circa 1664 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of D23A Edward Welsh and Mary Shether.
• Death*: Edward Welsh died in June 1664 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Welsh was buried on 3 June 1664 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."¹

Edward Welsh

Parents:

• Birth*: Edward Welsh was born circa 1669 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of D23A Edward Welsh and Mary Shether.
• Death*: Edward Welsh died in October 1669 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Welsh was buried on 30 October 1669 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."¹

Judith Page

Parents:

• Baptism*: Judith Page was baptized on 3 April 1662 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of BW87 Richard Page and Judith (?)
• Marriage License: Judith Page and Benjamin Falconer obtained a marriage licence on 5 November 1698 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Judith a spinster of East Grinstead; Benjamin FAULCONER a bachelor of the same parish.²
• Married Name: As of 6 November 1698, her married name was Falconer.
• Marriage*: Judith Page married Benjamin Falconer on 6 November 1698 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Judith Page died in 1743 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Judith Page was buried on 15 December 1743 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B, "Mrs."³

Bridget Page

Parents:

• Baptism*: Bridget Page was baptized on 24 July 1664 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of BW87 Richard Page and Judith (?)
• Death*: Bridget Page died in 1684 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Bridget Page was buried on 18 February 1684 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Richard."²