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Mabel Annie Sarah Simmons

Parents:

• Birth*: Mabel Annie Sarah Simmons was born in 1878 at Islington, London, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert George Simmons.
• Married Name: As of 3 October 1901, her married name was Leppard.
• Marriage*: Mabel Annie Sarah Simmons married Arthur Leppard, son of John Leppard and Sarah Taylor, on 3 October 1901 at St Peter, Preston, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Mabel Annie Sarah Simmons died in 1954 at Brighton, Sussex, England.³

Herbert George Simmons

Walter Stephen Newnham

• Birth*: Walter Stephen Newnham was born on 20 January 1876 at England.¹
• Marriage*: Walter Stephen Newnham married Edith Annie Leppard, daughter of John Leppard and Sarah Taylor, in 1905 at Brighton, Sussex, England.²

Louise Charlotte Bellinger

• Birth*: Louise Charlotte Bellinger was born circa 1876 at Laize La Ville, Calvados, France.¹
• Married Name: As of 1902, her married name was Leppard.
• Marriage*: Louise Charlotte Bellinger married Ernest John Leppard, son of John Leppard and Sarah Taylor, in 1902 at Brighton, Sussex, England.²
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Louise Charlotte Bellinger and Ernest John Leppard lived at 13 Great Street, Framfield, Sussex, England, "married 9 years, no children."¹

Edith May Leppard

Parents:

• Birth*: Edith May Leppard was born circa 1903 at Stanmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Arthur Leppard and Mabel Annie Sarah Simmons.
• Married Name: As of 1924, her married name was Connor.
• Marriage*: Edith May Leppard married Percy Ernest Connor in 1924 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Edith May Leppard died on 1 February 1945 at Epsom, Surrey, England.

Gladys Amy Leppard

Parents:

• Birth*: Gladys Amy Leppard was born in 1905 at Stanmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Arthur Leppard and Mabel Annie Sarah Simmons.
• Death*: Gladys Amy Leppard died circa 1991 at England.

Percy Ernest Connor

• Birth*: Percy Ernest Connor was born circa 1898 at London, England.
• Marriage*: Percy Ernest Connor married Edith May Leppard, daughter of Arthur Leppard and Mabel Annie Sarah Simmons, in 1924 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Percy Ernest Connor died in 1977 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

Emily Esther Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Emily Esther Akehurst was born on 6 February 1872 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Shem Akehurst and Ellen Brook.
• Married Name: As of 20 April 1893, her married name was Walls.
• Marriage*: Emily Esther Akehurst married Arthur Walls, son of Timothy Walls, on 20 April 1893 at Christ Church, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Emily Esther Akehurst died on 16 January 1956 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England, at age 83.
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 15 February 1956 at Lewes, Sussex, England, Effects: £1539 19s 5d.²

Shem Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Shem Akehurst was born in 1845 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of George Akehurst and Ann Fowler.
• Occupation: Shem Akehurst was a policeman in 1868.
• Marriage*: Shem Akehurst married Ellen Brook on 29 October 1868 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Occupation*: Shem Akehurst was an ex police constable in 1893.²
• Death*: Shem Akehurst died on 31 May 1902 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.³
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 1 August 1902 at Lewes, Sussex, England, Effects: £363 8s 7d.³

Arthur Walls

Parents:

• Birth*: Arthur Walls was born in 1869 at Falmer, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Timothy Walls.
• Occupation*: Arthur Walls was a police contstable in 1893.
• Marriage*: Arthur Walls married Emily Esther Akehurst, daughter of Shem Akehurst and Ellen Brook, on 20 April 1893 at Christ Church, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Arthur Walls died on 9 October 1912 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Murdered in the line of duty.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 14 November 1912 at Lewes, Sussex, England, Effects: £612 16s 8d.²

Timothy Walls

• Occupation*: Timothy Walls was a bricklayer (deceased) in 1893.¹

Ellen Brook

• Birth*: Ellen Brook was born circa 1843 at Heathfield, Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 29 October 1868, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Ellen Brook married Shem Akehurst, son of George Akehurst and Ann Fowler, on 29 October 1868 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Ellen Brook died in 1928 at England.

Edith Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Edith Akehurst was born in 1869 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Shem Akehurst and Ellen Brook.
• (Witness) Marriage: Edith Akehurst witnessed the marriage of Arthur Walls and Emily Esther Akehurst on 20 April 1893 at Christ Church, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Edith Akehurst died in 1935 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.²

Charles Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Charles Akehurst was born in 1875 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Shem Akehurst and Ellen Brook.
• Baptism: Charles Akehurst was baptized on 7 February 1875 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Charles Akehurst married Marion Amy Russell on 5 April 1897 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

Marion Amy Russell

• Birth*: Marion Amy Russell was born circa 1873 at Camberwell, London, England.
• Married Name: As of 5 April 1897, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Marion Amy Russell married Charles Akehurst, son of Shem Akehurst and Ellen Brook, on 5 April 1897 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.

Lethia Ellen Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Lethia Ellen Akehurst was born in 1876 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Shem Akehurst and Ellen Brook.
• Baptism: Lethia Ellen Akehurst was baptized on 7 January 1877 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England, "abode: Southover."¹
• Death*: Lethia Ellen Akehurst died on 17 January 1964 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 1 April 1964 at London, London, England, Effects: £342. Spinster.²

Frances Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Frances Akehurst was born in 1843 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of George Akehurst and Ann Fowler.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Akehurst was born in 1848 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of George Akehurst and Ann Fowler.

Henry Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Akehurst was born in 1851 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of George Akehurst and Ann Fowler.
• Death*: Henry Akehurst died in 1925 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Henry Akehurst was buried on 12 September 1925 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England, "74 years. Abode: High Cross, Rotherfield."¹

Richard White

• Birth*: Richard White was born circa 1600 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Richard White married Rebecca Kecket on 31 July 1620 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard of Cliffe, Rebecca of this parish.¹
• Marriage License: Richard White and Susan Partridge obtained a marriage licence on 28 January 1639/40 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard a brazier of Cliffe, Lewes; Susan a spinster of Eastbourne. Sponsors: Richard White, Thomas White, basketmaker of Cliffe, Lewes.¹
• Marriage*: Richard White married Susan Partridge on 30 January 1639/40 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: Richard White married Elizabeth Swan on 10 November 1663 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard of Cliffe; Elizabeth a widow of Southover. Note: the Sussex Marriage Index has this marriage on 10 Nov 1664 at Lewes St Thomas at Cliffe, bride unnamed, with Richard described as "braseer".¹
• Will*: Richard White left a will made on 27 November 1679 at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Richard White of Cliffe near Lewes, Brasier
  Daughter Roberta Gumfield in New England, already given 14 pounds in goods sent to her, to be given additional ten pounds
  Daughter Hannah Glover, already given seventy five pounds in money and goods, to be given additional forty five pounds
  to make equal with daughter Harmans portion, which was one hundred and twenty pounds
  Son in law Robert Dormer ten shillings
  Grandson Richard Dormer, son of Robert, five pounds
  Grandson William white, son of my son Samuel White deceased twenty shillings
  Grandson Richard Tyler one shilling
  Grandson John Tyler one shilling
  Granddaughter Mary More and to her husband John More ten shillings a piece.
  Grandson Samuel Tyler thirty pounds
  Grandson Samuel Glover thirty pounds
  Grandchildre Benjamin Harman, Susanna Harman, Hannah Harman, elizabeth Harman and my daughter Harman's last child not yet baptised five & twenty pounds to be equally divided between the six
  Children of my daughter Roberta Gumfield who are living twenty shillings a piece
  Son in law John Pl.... and to Elizabeth his wife twelve pence a piece
  Twenty shillings to teh poor widows in St Thomas in the Cliffe
  Twenty shillings to the poor of teh town of Brighthelmstone
  Children's legacies to be paid at 21 years of age or marriage
  Brother in law Overy Page twenty shillings to buy a ring
  Residue to daughter Hannah Glover and Susan Harman to be divided equally
  Loving friend John Homard of Cliffe and daughter Hannah Glover joint executors
  Friends Richard Russell of Lewes, apothecary and brother-in-law Overy Page to be overseers.
• Death*: Richard White died in 1680 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard White was buried on 17 January 1680 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, "Richard WHIT, senior."²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 3 July 1680 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 363.

Susan Partridge

• Birth*: Susan Partridge was born circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Susan Partridge and Richard White obtained a marriage licence on 28 January 1639/40 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard a brazier of Cliffe, Lewes; Susan a spinster of Eastbourne. Sponsors: Richard White, Thomas White, basketmaker of Cliffe, Lewes.¹
• Married Name: As of 30 January 1639/40, her married name was White.
• Marriage*: Susan Partridge married Richard White on 30 January 1639/40 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Susan Partridge died in 1668 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Susan Partridge was buried on 4 May 1668 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, "wife of Richard."²

Thomas White

• Birth*: Thomas White was born circa 1585 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas White married Joan Gallop on 8 April 1612 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas White married Mary Bennett in 1658 at Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Thomas White was a basketmaker in 1659 at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Will*: Thomas White left a will made on 19 April 1659 at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England: (ESRO: PBT 2/2/7/3.)
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not transcribed yet.
• Death*: Thomas White died in 1662 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas White was buried on 17 January 1662 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, ("of this parish, hillmaker[hattmaker?]"). Note that his will states that he is a basketmaker.²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 January 1662 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.

Joan Gallop

• Marriage*: Joan Gallop married Thomas White on 8 April 1612 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 8 April 1612, her married name was White.¹
• Death*: Joan Gallop died in 1653 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Joan Gallop was buried on 9 December 1653 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, "Goody, wife of Thomas."²

Joan White

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan White was baptized on 13 July 1608 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas White.
• Married Name: As of 10 April 1632, her married name was Crony.
• Marriage*: Joan White married Daniel Crony on 10 April 1632 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Joan White is mentioned in the will of Thomas White dated 19 April 1659 at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England; (ESRO: PBT 2/2/7/3.)

Thomas White

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas White was baptized on 30 September 1610 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas White.
• Marriage*: Thomas White married Elizabeth Anstead on 14 August 1634 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• Marriage*: Thomas White married Mary Combes on 30 June 1642 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• Death*: Thomas White died before 1659 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas White is mentioned in the will of Thomas White dated 19 April 1659 at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England; (ESRO: PBT 2/2/7/3.)
• Anecdote*: Thomas is mentioned as deceased in his father's will made in 1659.

John White

Parents:

• Baptism*: John White was baptized on 5 March 1614/15 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas White and Joan Gallop.

Mary White

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary White was baptized on 15 May 1617 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas White and Joan Gallop.
• Married Name: As of circa 1640, her married name was Cooke.
• Marriage*: Mary White married Richard Cooke circa 1640 at Sussex, England.

Edward White

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward White was baptized on 6 August 1626 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas White and Joan Gallop.
• (Witness) Will: Edward White is mentioned in the will of Thomas White dated 19 April 1659 at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England; (ESRO: PBT 2/2/7/3.)