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Elizabeth Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Stephens was baptized on 20 September 1728 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stephens and Mary Barber.

Mary Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Stephens was baptized on 27 February 1729/30 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stephens and Mary Barber.

Martha Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Martha Stephens was baptized on 27 February 1729/30 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stephens and Mary Barber.

John Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Stephens was baptized on 18 June 1732 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Stephens and Mary Barber.

Anne Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Stephens was baptized on 28 December 1733 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Stephens and Mary Barber.

William Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Stephens was baptized on 29 January 1739/40 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Stephens and Mary Barber.

George Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Stephens was baptized on 7 October 1741 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Stephens and Mary Barber.

Samuel Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Samuel Stephens was baptized on 19 June 1743 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Stephens and Mary Barber.

Sarah Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Stephens was baptized on 2 March 1760 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Stephens and Ann Wellfear.

Samuel Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Samuel Stephens was baptized on 12 April 1758 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Ann Wellfear.

Jessie Beard

• Birth*: Jessie Beard was born on 14 January 1886 at Polegate, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 28 March 1910, her married name was Hudson.
• Marriage*: Jessie Beard married Albert Ernest Hudson, son of Charles Hudson and Julie Ann Tutt, on 28 March 1910 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Jessie Beard died on 5 January 1962 at Ealing, Middlesex, England, at age 75.
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 7 March 1962 at London, England, Effects £2598 11s 2d.

Phyllis Jessie Hudson

Parents:

• Birth*: Phyllis Jessie Hudson was born on 8 May 1917 at Brentford, Middlesex, England.
• She was the daughter of Albert Ernest Hudson and Jessie Beard.
• Married Name: As of 1939, her married name was Bond.
• Marriage*: Phyllis Jessie Hudson married Charles Henry Bond in 1939 at Brentford, Middlesex, England.
• Death*: Phyllis Jessie Hudson died on 20 November 2004 at Windsor and Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, at age 87.

Charles Henry Bond

• Birth*: Charles Henry Bond was born on 1 November 1909 at Dublin, Ireland.
• Marriage*: Charles Henry Bond married Phyllis Jessie Hudson, daughter of Albert Ernest Hudson and Jessie Beard, in 1939 at Brentford, Middlesex, England.
• Death*: Charles Henry Bond died on 25 December 1986 at Ascot, Berkshire, England, at age 77.

James Godden

• Marriage*: James Godden married Anne Stephens, daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce, on 21 October 1806 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, Ann a widow, both of this parish.¹
• Anecdote*: The following renunciation was written on 30 Aug 1813:
  Know all Men by these Presents, That we James Godden of Alciston in the County of Sussex Labourer and Ann his Wife (which said Ann before her Marriage with the said James Godden was the Widow and Relict of Thomas Boys late of Alciston aforesaid Yeoman deceased) for divers good causes and considerations us thereunto moving Have released and renounced, and by these presents Do release and renounce all our right title and Interest of in and to the Administratoiship of the Goods and Chattels, Rights and credits of the said Thomas Boys, in order and to the end and Intent that Letters of Administration thereof may be granted to Thomas Boys the eldest Son of the said Thomas Boys deceased ~ And that this our renunciation may have its due Effect in Law, we do hereby authorize, empower, constitute, and appoint any Proctor, or Register of the Consistory Court of the Archdeaconry of Lewes in the diocese of Chichester jointly or severally in this behalf to appear before the worshipful Drake Hollingbery, Clerk, the Chancellor, or his lawful Surrogate, and to pray and procure this our Renunciation to be accepted and admitted, and to do all other Acts, lawful and necessary, in the premises, which we hereby promise and agree to ratify and confirm. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our Hands and Seals the thirtieth ~ day of August in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirteen. James Godden [signed], Ann Godden [her mark]
  (East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, East Sussex, England; East Sussex Wills; Reference Number: Pbt/1/13/1-259.

Lucy Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Lucy Kennard was baptized on 3 December 1767 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, illegitimate, father's name not given but the will of George Stephens indicates that Lucy is his daughter.¹
• She was the daughter of George Stephens and Lucy Kennard.
• Anecdote: Title: Extract from the Will of George Stephens of West Firle, gent
  Date: 27 Oct 1778:
  Reference: ESRO SAS/G33/50
  Description: Devise to his servant Lucy Kennard for life of a messuage and garden in West Firle, which the testator then lately purchased of John Langridge, and after her death, then to her natural daughter Lucy Kennard.
  And opinion of T[homas] Partington, Offham [in Hamsey, of counsel] on whether a conveyance by Lucy Kennard the daughter, in her widowhood, passed the whole fee, 10 Apr 1833.
• Married Name: As of 15 November 1786, her married name was Collingham.
• Marriage*: Lucy Kennard married Thomas Collingham on 15 November 1786 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: There are five children in the SFHG baptism index for Thomas and Lucy Collingham 1787-1796 and four illegitimate children for Lucy Collingham 1798-1808. This suggests that Thomas died around 1796.
• Death*: Lucy Kennard died in 1828 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Lucy Kennard was buried on 4 September 1828 at St Simon & St Jude, East Dean, Sussex, England^B, "61 years."³

Lucy Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Lucy Kennard was baptized on 16 March 1739/40 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Kennard and Lucy Fitnes.
• Anecdote*: Title: Extract from the Will of George Stephens of West Firle, gent
  Date: 27 Oct 1778:
  Reference: ESRO SAS/G33/50
  Description: Devise to his servant Lucy Kennard for life of a messuage and garden in West Firle, which the testator then lately purchased of John Langridge, and after her death, then to her natural daughter Lucy Kennard.
  And opinion of T[homas] Partington, Offham [in Hamsey, of counsel] on whether a conveyance by Lucy Kennard the daughter, in her widowhood, passed the whole fee, 10 Apr 1833.
• Married Name: As of 24 April 1781, her married name was Ellman.
• Marriage*: Lucy Kennard married Richard Ellman on 24 April 1781 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Death*: Lucy Kennard died in 1798 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Lucy Kennard was buried on 19 September 1798 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Richard."³

Thomas Collingham

• Marriage*: Thomas Collingham married Lucy Kennard, daughter of George Stephens and Lucy Kennard, on 15 November 1786 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹

Richard Ellman

• Birth*: Richard Ellman was born circa 1752 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Richard Ellman married Lucy Kennard, daughter of William Kennard and Lucy Fitnes, on 24 April 1781 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Marriage*: Richard Ellman married Ann Davey on 17 April 1800 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, Richard a widower; both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Richard Ellman died in 1830 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Ellman was buried on 19 September 1830 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "78 years."²

William Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Kennard was baptized on 13 March 1714/15 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "bastard son of William Kennard & Mary Godley."^1,2
• He was the son of William Kennard and Mary Godley.
• Marriage*: William Kennard married Lucy Fitnes on 3 November 1736 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, William of West Firle.³
• Anecdote*: Note gap in West Firle parish records 1 Jan 1748 to 5 Apr 1752 for baptisms, marriages and burials.

Lucy Fitnes

• Marriage*: Lucy Fitnes married William Kennard, son of William Kennard and Mary Godley, on 3 November 1736 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, William of West Firle.¹
• Married Name: As of 3 November 1736, her married name was Kennard.¹
• Death*: Lucy Fitnes died in 1766 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Lucy Fitnes was buried on 23 February 1766 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "wife of William."²

William Kennard

• Marriage License*: William Kennard and Mary Godley obtained a marriage licence on 30 October 1717 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William a husbandman of Ringmer; Mary of West Firle.¹
• Marriage*: William Kennard married Elizabeth Erry on 1 January 1734/35 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, William of West Firle.¹

Mary Godley

• Birth*: Mary Godley was born circa 1695 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Mary may be the daughter of John and Elizabeth Godley, baptised 7 May 1695 at Chailey (abode: Bineham).¹
• Marriage License*: Mary Godley and William Kennard obtained a marriage licence on 30 October 1717 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William a husbandman of Ringmer; Mary of West Firle.²
• Married Name: As of 30 October 1717, her married name was Kennard.²

Richard Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Kennard was baptized on 31 March 1719 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Kennard and Mary Godley.

Mary Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Kennard was baptized on 29 May 1721 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Kennard and Mary Godley.

Elizabeth Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Kennard was baptized on 15 June 1723 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Kennard and Mary Godley.
• Death*: Elizabeth Kennard died in 1741 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Kennard was buried on 12 May 1741 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of William & Eliz[sic]."²

Richard Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Kennard was baptized on 22 July 1725 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Kennard and Mary Godley.

Anne Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Kennard was baptized on 19 April 1729 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Kennard and Mary Godley.
• Death*: Anne Kennard died in 1741 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Kennard was buried on 27 July 1741 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of William & Eliz[sic]."²

William Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Kennard was baptized on 17 January 1736/37 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Kennard and Lucy Fitnes.

Thomas Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Kennard was baptized on 23 July 1738 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Kennard and Lucy Fitnes.
• Marriage*: Thomas Kennard married Judith Pollington on 22 February 1762 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²

William Kennard

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Kennard was baptized on 7 November 1742 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Kennard and Lucy Fitnes.
• Death*: William Kennard died in 1765 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Kennard was buried on 22 August 1765 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "son of William & Lucy."²