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Stephen Batman

• Marriage*: Stephen Batman married Mary Savage, daughter of William Savage and Gertrude Farmer, on 2 October 1606 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, "Mary daughter of William."¹

Robert Bradfould

• Marriage*: Robert Bradfould married Esther Savage, daughter of William Savage and Gertrude Farmer, on 1 May 1610 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.¹

Agnes (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1520, her married name was Farmer.
• Marriage*: Agnes (?) married John Farmer, son of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth (?), circa 1520 at England (There are no John Farmer marriages in the Sussex Marriage Index before 1544). Agnes is identified from her burial as "wife of John."
• Death*: Agnes (?) died in 1570 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Agnes (?) was buried on 13 June 1570 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John, clerk & parson."¹

John Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: John Farmer was born circa 1530 at England.
• He was the son of John Farmer and Agnes (?)
• Anecdote: There is no evidence this John Farmer is the son of John Farmer, parson of Warbleton, but he appears at Warbleton a generation later, so he is likely to be the son of John.
  We know that John married and probably had a children as there is a burial of Joan Farmer, "wife of John" in 1586 at Warbleton. There are possibly connections to a Joseph Farmer who was buried at Warbleton in 1631 and also to Thomas Fermer of Lewes who left a will proved in 1604 (his likely origins would appear to be Warbleton).
• Marriage*: John Farmer married Joan (?) circa 1555 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Bargain and Sale
  Reference: SAS/PN/735
  Title: Bargain and Sale
  Date: 12 Dec 1585
  Description:     
  By ANTHONY STAPLE of Framfeild, esq., to THOMAS PELHAM of Laughton, esq., and JAMES THETCHER of Presthawes, - in consideration of a marriage already had between the said Anthony Staple and Anne Thetcher one of the daughters of John Thetcher decd, and of £500 paid by the said James Thetcher in marriage with the said Anne - of the following :-
  A messuage or tenement called Balckforde wherein Gyles Grynt then dwelt, with all houses &c. lands &c. in Herstmonceux, Wartling, Warbleton and Haylesham containing 140 ac
  A messuage or tenement called Hogemans wherein (blank) Hallocke then dwelt and all lands &c. in Herstmonceux, Wartlinge, and Hellinglighe, containing 100 ac
  A messuage or tenement called Beckington and all houses, lands &c. belonging in Warbleton and Hethefield containing 300 ac. in the occupation of John Fermor
  A messuage or tenement in Hethefylde called Nettlesworth and all house, buildings, lands &c. belonging containing 100 ac. in the occupation of the said John Fermor
  A messuage or tenement called Mylkeherst and all houses lands &c. belonging in Hethefyelde containing 80 ac. in the occupation of (blank) Downes
  Signature of Anthony Stapley and seal
  Witnesses:- Herbert Pelham, John Fuller, John Coulstocke, Samuel Ince
  Held by:     East Sussex and Brighton and Hove Record Office (ESBHRO.)

Joan (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1555, her married name was Farmer.
• Marriage*: Joan (?) married John Farmer, son of John Farmer and Agnes (?), circa 1555 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: Joan (?) died in 1586 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joan (?) was buried on 28 October 1586 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."¹

Thomas Farmer

• Birth*: Thomas Farmer was born circa 1540 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: This Thomas Farmer (c1540-1604) is possibly a descendant of John Fermor/Farmer (c1490-1570) who was the clerk and parson at Warbleton between 1556 and his burial there on 12 Aug 1570 (the burial states "clerk & parson of this parish").
  It is known that this John Farmer was curate at Rotherfield St Denys between about 1540 and 1544 and it seems likely that he is the son of Thomas Farmer of Rotherfield who died there in 1529 and left a will mentioning his son John and John's daughter Joan.
  However, given that John Farmer (the parson) moved around Sussex a lot (he was known to be in Brightling and Streat for brief periods of time), and that the Warbleton parish records start around 1559, it is impossible to determine the actual family line connecting this Thomas to John the parson at Warbleton.
• Marriage*: Thomas Farmer married Elizabeth Cowper on 30 June 1561 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Thomas Farmer died in 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Farmer was buried on 13 November 1604 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "---- FARMOR, Goodman."²
• Will*: Thomas Farmer left a will made on 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will (nuncupative) of Thomas Fermer, Yeoman of Lewes, 1604
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/12/43B)
  Made: 25 Nov 1604
  Proved: 29 Nov 1604
  In the name of God Amen Thomas Fermer of Lewes in the County of Sussex & diocese of Chichester yeoman being sicke in body but of good & perfect remembrance thanks bee given to god did declare & make this his last will & testament nuncupative this five & twentieth day of the month of November in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred & foure in manner & forme following First hee did comend his Soule to Almightie God & his body hee willed to bee buried in the Churchyard of All Saints in Lewes Item hee did give and bequeath to the poore people of the parrish of All saints aforesaid Twenty Shillings to bee distributed unto them at the day of his buriall Item hee did give and bequeath to his daughter Sylvester Peckham the wife of George Peckham Tenn shillings And hee did give to William Peckham her sonne Ten shillings Item hee did give to Mary Kidder the wife of Richard Kidder his daughter the best Fetherbed that hee lay uppon together with twoe blancketts & one Coverlett belonging to the same Bed Item hee did give & bequeath to Rebecca Elphicke the wife of Thomas Elphicke his daughter Tenn Shillings Item hee did give & bequeath to Elizabeth Fermer daughter of his sonne Michaell Fermer deceased one Spurreryall of gold And hee did give & bequeath to Susan Fermer & Mary Fermer two other daughters of his said sonne Michaell to each of them an Angell of gold Item hee did give & bequeath to Mr Henry Rogers Preacher of the word & the Minister of the parishe praying that hee would make a sermon at his buriall A French Crowne in gold as a token of his good will Item hee did give & bequeath to the widdow Snelling twoe shillings six pence in gold Item he did give & bequeath to Alice Thetcher Twenty shillings Item he did give & bequeath to Susan Fermer aforesaid his sonnes daughter one Fetherbed All the rest of his goods & Chattells moveable & unmoveable hee did give & bequeath to Bridgett Fermer als Luxford his Daughter in Law whome he requested to dispose & pay these his legacyes aforesaid --------------------------------- Witnesses hereunto Mary Luxford & Joanne Elphicke
  Probate to Bridgett Fermer als Luxford 29 November 1604.
  (Transcribed by Julian Elphick January 2020)
  A spur royal was an English gold coin issued in the reign of James I.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 29 November 1604 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth Cowper

• Married Name: As of 30 June 1561, her married name was Farmer.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Cowper married Thomas Farmer on 30 June 1561 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Cowper died in 1613 at St John Southover, Lewes, Sussex, England.²
• Burial*: Elizabeth Cowper was buried on 11 July 1613 at St John Southover, Lewes, Sussex, England, "--- FFARMER, widow."²

Sylvester Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sylvester Farmer was baptized on 12 December 1574 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper.
• Married Name: As of 19 November 1599, her married name was Peckham.
• Marriage*: Sylvester Farmer married George Peckham on 19 November 1599 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, Sussex Marriage Index has Thomas PECKAM but the nuncupative will of Thomas Farmer, Silvestra's father, has George.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Sylvester Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²

George Peckham

• Birth*: George Peckham was born circa 1575 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: George Peckham married Sylvester Farmer, daughter of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper, on 19 November 1599 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, Sussex Marriage Index has Thomas PECKAM but the nuncupative will of Thomas Farmer, Silvestra's father, has George.^1,2
• (Witness) Will: George Peckham is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: George Peckham died in 1616 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: George Peckham was buried on 31 March 1616 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.³

Michael Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Michael Farmer was born circa 1565 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper.
• Marriage*: Michael Farmer married Bridget (?) circa 1590 at England.
• Death*: Michael Farmer died in 1600 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Michael Farmer was buried on 30 November 1600 at St Mary Magdalene, Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will*: Michael Farmer left a will made on 4 December 1600 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*:
• Probate: His estate was probated on 4 January 1600/1 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Michael Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³

William Peckham

Parents:

• Birth: William Peckham was born in 1603 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: William Peckham was baptized on 15 May 1603 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of George Peckham and Sylvester Farmer.
• (Witness) Will: William Peckham is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage License*: William Peckham and Mary Holland obtained a marriage licence on 25 June 1633 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William a yeoman of Salehurst; Mary a spinster of Woodhurst. Sponsors: William Peckham and Richard Kidder, wheeler of Lewes.³
• Death*: William Peckham died in 1679 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: William Peckham was buried on 10 April 1679 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England, "Mr."⁴

Mary Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Farmer was born circa 1576 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper.
• Marriage License*: Mary Farmer and Richard Kidder obtained a marriage licence on 29 November 1603 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary of All Saints, Lewes; Richard KIDDER, wheeler, of the same parish.¹
• Marriage: Mary Farmer married Richard Kidder in 1603 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 1603, her married name was Kidder.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Farmer is mentioned in the will of Rebecca Farmer dated 20 January 1632/33 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³

Richard Kidder

• Baptism*: Richard Kidder was baptized on 5 January 1578 at Sussex, England, 1577/78.
• Marriage License*: Richard Kidder and Mary Farmer obtained a marriage licence on 29 November 1603 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary of All Saints, Lewes; Richard KIDDER, wheeler, of the same parish.¹
• Marriage: Richard Kidder married Mary Farmer, daughter of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper, in 1603 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Kidder is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Kidder is mentioned in the will of Rebecca Farmer dated 20 January 1632/33 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Richard Kidder died in 1639 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 3 August 1639 at Sussex, England, (ESRO: AMS 6870/3.)

Rebecca Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Rebecca Farmer was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper.
• Married Name: As of circa 1600, her married name was Elphick.
• Marriage*: Rebecca Farmer married Thomas Elphick circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Rebecca Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will*: Rebecca Farmer left a will made on 20 January 1632/33 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Rebecka Elficke of Lewes, 1633
  (TNA: PROB 11/164/482)
  Made: 20 January 1632
  Proved: 22 October 1633
  
  In the name of God Amen I Rebecka Elficke of Lewes in the Countie of Sussex widdow doe ordayne and make this my last will and Testament the xx^th daye of January in the yeare of our lord god One Thousand six hundred Thirtie and two In maner and forme followynge First I bequeath my soule to Allmightie God and my body to be burried in the p’ishe Churcheyard where it shall please god to take me out of this world Item I give to the poore of the same p’ishe twenty shillinges to be distributed at the day of my Burriall Item I give and bequeath to Edward Kidder and his heires for ever my brother in lawe Richard Kidders sonne one annuitie or yearly rente of Fower pounds a yeare due to me the aforesaid Rebecka out of the house where William Savadge nowe dwelleth in Lewes in the Countie abovesaid Item I give to Thomas Markam and to John Markam both of Salehurst in the Countie aforesaid to each of them five shillinges apeece Item I give to Elizabeth Markam their sister Fourtie shillinges Item I give to Mary Whatman their sister in lawe Tenn shillinges Item I give unto Mary Kidder my sister Tenn shillinges Item I give unto Richard Kidder and to Thomas Kidder her sonnes to each of them Twenty poundes a peece of lawfull money of England to be paid them within one yeare next after my decease by myne Executor or Overseer if either of them twoe happen to dye the legacie of him soe dying to goe to the survivore Item I give to my Cozen Susan Lane and her sonne William Lane to eache of them five shillinges a peece Item I give to Elizabeth Masson of Dorkinge in the Countie of Surrey the sum of Fortye shillinges (marginal insertion “of lawfull money of England”) to be paid her within halfe a yeare after my decease Item I give unto the said Elizabeth Masson p’te of my wearinge apparrell to be delivered unto her by my sister Kidder accordinge to my sister Kidders discretion and my sister Kidder to have the rest and my executor shall have nothing doe with it Item I give to Ellen Holmood my Cozen one payer of sheetes All the rest of my goods and Chattells not given nor bequeathed I give to Edward Kidder my brother Kidders youngest sonne whome I make executor to this my last will and testament and if it shall happen my Executor to dye then my will and mind is that the executorshipp shalbe equally devided between Richard Kidder and Thomas Kidder his brothers equally to be devided And I doe intreate my brother in lawe Richard Kidder to be Overseer to this my will giving him full power to aske receave sue ympleade arest and recover all debts duties and demandes whatsoever due unto me the sayd Rebecka Elficke and my overseer to give and discharge for any debte whatsoever and to put out any monies w’ch belonge to my Executor to the best proffitt hee can In witnes whereof I have hereunto sett my hand the day and yeare abovesaid Sealed and signed in the p’sence of Edward Greene Richard Kidder
  Rebecka Elficke
  Probate 22^nd October 1633 to Richard Kidder during the minority of the named executor Edward Kidder
  (Transcribed by Julian Elphick.)
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 22 October 1633 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

Thomas Elphick

• Marriage*: Thomas Elphick married Rebecca Farmer, daughter of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper, circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Elphick is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Thomas Elphick died before 1633 at Sussex, England.

John Peckham

Parents:

• Birth: John Peckham was born in 1607/8 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: John Peckham was baptized on 28 February 1607/8 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of George Peckham and Sylvester Farmer.
• Death*: John Peckham died in 1640 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Peckham was buried on 26 February 1640 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.²

Thomas Peckham

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Peckham was born in 1611 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Thomas Peckham was baptized on 30 June 1611 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of George Peckham and Sylvester Farmer.
• Death*: Thomas Peckham died in 1662 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Peckham was buried on 31 May 1662 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.²

Bridget (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1590, her married name was Farmer.
• Marriage*: Bridget (?) married Michael Farmer, son of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper, circa 1590 at England.
• Married Name: As of 28 August 1604, her married name was Luxford.
• Marriage License*: Bridget (?) and Thomas Luxford obtained a marriage licence on 28 August 1604 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Bridget FERMER, widow of Lewes and Thomas LUXFORD, yeoman of Wartling.¹
• (Witness) Will: Bridget (?) is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Farmer was baptized on 16 July 1592 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Michael Farmer and Bridget (?)
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Peckham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Peckham was baptized on 31 December 1615 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of George Peckham and Sylvester Farmer.
• Death*: Elizabeth Peckham died in 1680 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Peckham was buried on 10 April 1680 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.²

Mary Holland

• Married Name: As of 25 June 1633, her married name was Peckham.
• Marriage License*: Mary Holland and William Peckham obtained a marriage licence on 25 June 1633 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William a yeoman of Salehurst; Mary a spinster of Woodhurst. Sponsors: William Peckham and Richard Kidder, wheeler of Lewes.¹

Mary Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Farmer was baptized on 14 September 1595 at St Mary Magdalene, Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Michael Farmer and Bridget (?)
• (Witness) Will: Mary Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²

Susan Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Farmer was baptized on 22 July 1599 at St Mary Magdalene, Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Michael Farmer and Bridget (?)
• (Witness) Will: Susan Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 25 November 1604 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Luxford

• Marriage License*: Thomas Luxford and Bridget (?) obtained a marriage licence on 28 August 1604 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Bridget FERMER, widow of Lewes and Thomas LUXFORD, yeoman of Wartling.¹

Elizabeth Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Farmer was born circa 1562 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper.
• Married Name: As of 3 December 1587, her married name was James.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Farmer married Abraham James on 3 December 1587 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹

Abraham James

• Marriage*: Abraham James married Elizabeth Farmer, daughter of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth Cowper, on 3 December 1587 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Abraham James died in 1613 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Abraham James was buried on 15 February 1613 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²

Robert James

Parents:

• Birth*: Robert James was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Abraham James and Elizabeth Farmer.

Elizabeth James

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth James was born circa 1595 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Abraham James and Elizabeth Farmer.