Dumsday - Crawley Down
Looking for family of Matilda Packham (nee Dumsday), born circa 1851, married Thomas James Packham in Reigate 1876

Notable People - Crawley Down
My Great Grandfather was the Village Blacksmith the family name was Tribe and they lived in Bowers Place. The Forge Garage (if it still exists)was where he had his forge. His name was William Tribe and he made the gates for the Dormansland Estate (Iwould love a pic if they are still there)and any further information.

Huntsland House - Crawley Down
Wiiliam and Ann Baines are shown as living at 50 Huntsland House Crawley Down, on the 1851 census. Does anyone know anything about this address?

Great Frenches Park - Crawley Down
Our family lived in Great Frenches Park (the main house)from 1971 to 1976. We have a number of leaflets which detail some of the history of the house.

RICHARDSON FAMILY OF MILLERS - Cripp's Corner
John Blake Roichardson born Ewhurst 1866 son of the Milling family of Staple Cross Mill, married my 2 x Gt. Aunt Elizabeth Caroline Osborn born Etchingham 1861. Only traced one child, namely Ewart Blake Rochardson born just before the turn of the century at Pembury where his family were shown as Farmers and Market Gardener Employers at Colebrook Park Farm Pembury, Tonbridge at the 1901 Census. Living with them at the time was my 2 x Gt. Grandfather William Osborn, widower, and Edward Polhill a boarder who had been with the Richardsons at the Mill in 1881.

Joseph Harman - Crowborough
JOSEPH HARMAN. Born 27 JUN 1846 STONECROSS. Died 1922 UCKFIELD WORKHOUSEAGE 76. He was the son of WILLIAM HARMAN and CHARLOTTE MOON. He married MARGARET ABIGAIL TURNER. Born 1850 TUNBRIDGE WELLS KENT. Died 1901 . Children of JOSEPH HARMAN and MARGARET ABIGAIL TURNER are: 1. WILLIAM EDWARD HARMAN. Born 16 OCT 1871 ALICE BRIGHT COTTAGE. Died 4 AUG 1937 2, PARADISE COURT PORTSMOUTH HANTS AGE 65. 2. JULIA HARMAN. Born 1868 COLDHARBOUR. 3. ABIGAIL HARMAN. Born 1872 ALICE BRIGHT COTTAGE. 4.ELIZABETH HARMAN. Born 10 NOV 1874 ALICE BRIGHT COTTAGE. 5. OWEN HARMAN. Born 9 FEB 1877 ROTHERFIELD. Died 12 JUN 1909 MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL AGE 32. 6. CHARLOTTE HARMAN. Born 7 DEC 1878 ROTHERFIELD. 7. ALICE BRIDGIT HARMAN. Born 25 OCT 1881 JERVIS BROOK ROTHERFIELD. Died 1963 HAILSHAM HOSPITAL AGE 81. 8. DORA MARGARET HARMAN. Born 1889 JERVIS BROOK ROTHERFIELD. Siblings of JOSEPH HARMAN 1. HERBERT REBBOTH HARMAN. Born 1844 FROGHOLE. Died 4 SEP 1913 CROWBOURGH AGE 69. 2. JAMES HARMAN. Born1848 FROGHOLE ROTHERFIELD. 3. EUNICE ANN HARMAN. Born 1849 FROGHOLE ROTHERFIELD. Died 23 JUN 1929 AGED 80. 4. JULIA HARMAN. Born 1850 FROGSHOLE ROTHERFIELD. Died 11 SEP 1933 HADLOW DOWN SUSSEX AGE 83. 5. SARAH HARMAN. Born 1853 FROGHOLE ROTHERF...

Brown, Crowborough - Crowborough
I know BROWN is an awful name to research, but I'm getting nowhere; does any one have ANY information on any Harry or Henry BROWN born or living near Crowborough around 1880-82, or any Brown family that I could research? ANYTHING would help as all I've got is Henry/Harry Brown, born Crowborough c1880, parents George and Louisa E Brown. Many thanks.

Hobbs - Crowborough
William & Kate lived Whitehill Road,Crowborough next door to the school.William was born 1886 died 1967, Kate born 1881 died 1971,both attended Salvation Army,wanting names of their parents, can anyone help.

peerless - Crowborough

Fuller/Peirce - Crowborough
Mary Ann Fuller born 1821 in Crowborough married Edward Peirce born Brighton 1813, a baker, in 1847. Any info about Mary Ann Fuller's family please.

PEERLESS - Crowborough
I AM LOOKING FOR A PEERLESS WHO USED TO LIVE AT HURTISHILL THERE WAS A GRANDAUGHTER WHO WENT TO THE LOCAL SCHOOL CAN ANY ONE HELF AS THE GRAND FATHER WAS BROTHER TO MY GRANDMOTHER ALICE TEELING

Postern Cottage - Crowborough
In the 1940s I used to visit Postern Cottage, Crowborough with my parents to stay with a relative. All I know is that her first name was Ethel and I am not even sure which side of the family she was connected to (Clark or Carr). In later years I understood Postern Cottage was perhaps kept as a "heritage" site. My memory is of a beautiful cottage with an ingle-nook fireplace. Any information on the cottage or Ethel would be very welcome.

Crowborough - Crowborough
Am researching families of Barton, Booker, Grinham and Pursglove in Crowborough. Anyone else doing the same?

Robinson family jarvis brooke - Crowborough
Hi,can anyone remember the robinson family who lived in 'smugglers cottage',Jarvis Brooke, around 1950..mother rose ellen,children,michael,paul ivan,rose,richard,basil edwin,george?In 1957 they moved away.We believe michael was sent to prison for 9 mths..what happened to him after,we still hope he is alive,but despite trying,cannot locate him.Also,does anyone know what happened to Paul?The ages amongst the kids varied and none of them can remember as some lived away by then and some were too young.Paul was last seen at smugglers cottage,and possibly the next house further up the road which they moved to for a time.We believe michael and paul both went into care for a period,but think they both came out.There is a very good chance that michael and paul will still be alive as michael was born in 1936 and paul born 1944..please help,siblings and family desperate to be reunited.Anything,anyone can remember could really help no matter how small it seems.Thanks,Dawn.

House & function - Crowborough
Does anyone have any idea if Melbourne House,Whitehill rd Crowborough was a private house in 1943 or was a sanctuary for single mothers having given birth during this time? It is an industrial type place now. In anticipation of some clues for family history purposes.

Melbourne House - Crowborough
I have from a recent enquiry re the function of Melbourne been contacted and it has been established that is was a haven for single Mum's,whether just during the war period is unknown.I have established that the residence is in South View (rd)Crowborough.On the 1901 census it was a private lodging house and came under All Saints. My own mother was there prior to my birth and after.I was born 12.12.43 my birth was not registered until 7th January 1944 Melbourne House still being her residence,her relatives lived in Lewes!! I was born at Chownes Mead Cuckfield which I have since researched and recently visited. The next question is does anyone know how long a single Mother would be allowed to stay there? Also does anyone have contact with a person or people who were at Melbourne House during this time. I am attempting to put my first four mystery years together and also to trace my birth father. Your help would be very welcome.

FARMER - Crowborough
I'd appreciate any info on the following from Crowborough please. Phoebe Elizabeth FARMER b 1832. Father William FARMER. Phoebe Elizabeth FARMER married Robert MARKWICK in 1852. Nothing else is known about the FARMER line. Thanks.

Britt - Crowhurst
James Britt was an ag. lab. born 1789-97 according to which Census you use, who married Harriett Hope in 1816 and had 11 children including our ancestor Edmund. Anyone else researching this family?

Button, Thomas - Crowhurst
Thomas BUTTON, b abt 1787 Sussex; married Crowhurst 25 May 1817 Jane COLLINGS. Jane b Crowhurst abt 1797 dau of William COLLINS. She was bur Crowhurst 17 May 1837, aged 40 years. They had the following children: 1. Sarah Ann bp Crowhurst 9 Nov 1817; m Charles COTT 8 July 1837. Charles son of Joseph. 2. Lizzi bp Crowhurst 3 Jan 1819. 3. Charlotte bp Crowhurst 10 Sep 1820. 4. Mary bp Crowhurst 1 Dec 1822. 5. William bp Crowhurst 7 Mar 1824. 6. Henry, bp Crowhurst 20 Jul 1828. 7. Matilda, b Crowhurst 1830, bp Crowhurst 23 Jan 1831; mar Crowhurst 22 Aug 1852 James STANLEY. 8. Jesse bp Crowhurst 1 Jul 1832. 9. James H bp Crowhurst 9 Jun 1833. 10. Rebecca bp Crowhurst 25 Jan 1835; mar Crowhurst 25 Feb 1854 William BUTTON, son of John. Any corrections or additions most welcome.

William & Sarah Button's Family - Crowhurst
I am looking for any information on the following, especially the spouses of the children and parents of William & Sarah Button. William Button married Sarah (___). They had the following children all Christened Crowhurst: 1. Elizabeth, Chr 12Apr 1789. 2. Mary Chr 9 Oct 1791. 3. Thomas Chr 27 Jun 1794. 4. Sarah Chr 20 Aug 1797. 5. William Chr 28 Dec 1800. 6. Phille Chr 1 Jun 1806. 7. Sophia Chr 23 Apr 1809. Thanks for any information you can provide.

John & Mary Button Family - Crowhurst
I am looking for any information on this family. Are there more children? Who did the children Marry and who are the parents of John and Mary Button? Children that I know of all Christened in Crowhurst: 1. Elizabeth Chr 3 Jun 1759. 2. William Chr 18 Nov 1760. 3. Sarah Chr 4 May 1763. 4. Henry Chr 3 Jul 1769. Thank you for any information you can give me.

Waters - Crowhurst
i am looking for information on thomas waters who married mary hammond in crowhurst in 1844

BANNISTER / GODDEN - Crowhurst
Elizabeth Bannister married Mark Godden in Crowhurst in 1813. Any information about the background of either of them?

Hutchinson's Crowhurst - Crowhurst
Researching Hutchinson/Hutchison ancestors from Crowhurst Sussex. Any information gratefully received. Thanks graham

Thorpe /Watson - Crowhurst
I am seeking information on William Thorpe , son of George Thorpe, of Crowhurst. William married Jessie Mary Watson at Rolvenden on 19 August 1899. Any contact with their ancestors would be welcome,as they are my direct relatives. Sheila.

Twirl/Summers - Crowhurst
Looking for information on Elizabeth Twirl born about 1720 in Crowhurst, she married James Summers/Sommers from Ashburnham in 1740. Their daughter was Mary Summers born approx.1745, she married William Morris. Has anyone got the Twirl family on their tree? As this family are a complete mystery to me.

William Button and Sarah Harmor - Crowhurst
I am looking for the parents of a Sarah Harmor/Harmer who married Crowhurst 27 Feb 1786, William Button. Is she the Sarah Harmer christened Wartling 15 June 1762, dau of Thomas Harmer and Sarah, or possibly the Sarah christened 29 June 1765 in Warbleton dau of a Thomas Harmon and Sarah? William Button was christened Crowhurst 18 Nov 1760, the son of John Button and Mary (___).

Lingham - Crowhurst
My gg grandfather Benjamin Lingham (b.1840) came from a large family many of whom were from Crowhurst, Sussex. His parents were Henry and Cordelia (Eldridge). Benjamin married Sarah Tuearsly Milliner in 1860. I would be interested to hear from anyone with more infomation.

Thomsett/Thompsett - Crowhurst/Hollington - Crowhurst
Researching above names in Crowhurst and Hollington areas 1700-1880's. In particular: William Thompsett marries Ann Eldridge in 1818, Benjamin Thompsett marries Sarah Ann Barnes (Eldridge) in 1865; John Thompsett marries Sarah ? approx 1780. Can anyone help? Happy to swap copies of documents with anyone researching this line.

Marchant - Cuckfield
I have ancestors named Marchant in Cuckfield throughout the 17th century and am particularly interested to find out more about Thomas born c1635. Am researching the name generally and especially in Sussex.

Ancestors In Cuckfield - Cuckfield
I am researching my BRIGDEN ancestors in CUCKFIELD and the surrounding areas - associated names are: COMBER/COOMBER, TULLY, GREENAWAY,HOLCOMBE,COX or BUDD,MARTIN,MEALE, WHITE, BURSTY and GATLAND - phew!

Jeffery - Cuckfield
The Jeffery family lived in Wivelsfield and Cuckfield. They were farmers and timber merchants. Joseph Jeffery was a timber merchant in Brighton in the mid 19th century.

Hall, Cuckfield, Sussex - Cuckfield
my GtGt Grandmother was born Mary Ann Brigden b1850 Cuckfield, Albert Hall - Gt Gt Grandfathr (b1848) in Cuckfield. married in Clayton 1872. Albert was a fly driver. They lived and raised their family in Cuckfield Charles william, Sarah, Emily (gt Grandmother) Alfred, Alice, Annie, Ellen and George.

Garland family - Cuckfield
Looking for information about John Garland who died in Cuckfield in 1841 and his wife Susannah who died in 1846. A David Garland was the informant for the death of John Garland. Interested to know where they lived and where they were buried.

searching For Anne Sutton's Family and birth. - Cuckfield
Hi I am searching for Anne Sutton's family. she was born in Cuckfield/Brighton Sussex in 1847. I have no way of knowing what her parents names were or if she had any siblings. She married a Charles Topham and I found them on the 1881 census living a5 Alfred st London Middlesex. their first born son Frederick was born in 1870, so i am supposing they married around 1869/70. If any one has any info on anne sutton or her parents it would be of great help. thanks Linda from Australia.

WEST HYLANDS - Cuckfield
I have found out some info. on this. I believe it was a workhouse, then became a military hospital and then Cuckfield Hospital. Is there any specific information for the 1947/48 time. Was it still a workhouse? A home for unmarried mothers? I would be glad of any information.

bignell - Cuckfield
My mother was born in Cuckfield in 1910. Her name was Phyllis Bignell Her mothers name was Elsie Bignell. Is there anyone who knows anything about them?

Godsmark - Cuckfield
Any members of the Godsmark family including a Benjamin 1814-1895 who I have down as an Innkeeper.

Dumbrell family - Cuckfield
I have quite a large database relating to the Dumbrell family of mid-Sussex, going back to the middle of the sixteenth century. Please contact me if I can help you. Graham Johnson

Zilpha Buchanan - Cuckfield
I am looking for information regarding my GGG-Grandmother ANN WELFEAR. I know she married my GGGgf WILLIAM GLOVER on 12/8/1839 at the parish church in Charlton (now London SE7), and that her father's name was THOMAS WELFARE and that she was born in Cuckfield, Sussex c1819. I have found a record of an ANN WELFARE being christened on 27/9/1819 at Lindfield And Ardingly, Sussex, England. This ANN has parents listed as THOMAS WELFARE and ZILPHA BUCHANAN. But is this the same ANN? Any help greatly appreciated.

HIBBS - Cuckfield
Searching for relatives/ancestors of my grandmother Jessie HIBBS. She had sisters Ellen(Nellie) and Emmie, brother John(Jack). Father John HIBBS, mother Kate (unknown). Jessie married Harold WICKHAM who died after they reached Canada. On her return to UK she married Raymond Walter COOK in 1916. Neither she nor her siblings appear in the birth registers even though their birthdays are known. Possibly illegitimate and registered under their Mother's surname. Which is Unknown!

Haylor - Cuckfield
Interested in family and antecedents of George HAYLOR born circa 1823 in Cuckfield Sussex. He subequently moved to St Pancras and the family remained rooted in east London for several generations.

Packham - Cuckfield
I am trying to find my gg grand father. He was called EDWARD PACKHAM but I don't know when he was born, who he married or who his father was!! He was the father of my great grandfather also Edward Packham born sometime between 20th May 1862 and 21st Dec 1862 in Croydon who married first a Charlotte HOOPER and then an Ellen HAND. My grandfather George Packham was one of at least 4 children from this second marriage to Ellen Hand.

gatland's of sussex - Cuckfield
hi am researching my gatland ancestors mainly from cuckfield area of sussex, have some details back to 1570, would like to find out more, i believe one ancestor to have been a clock maker and understand one of his grandfather clocks to be on display in museum.

Walder Family - Cuckfield
I am researching the Walder Name, My Grandfather was Arthur James Walder Died 24th October 1969 aged 61, I live in New Zealand.

SCOTT, BEARD, TAYLOR - Cuckfield
Hi, I am seeking any information regarding the SCOTT family of Lindfield, Cuckfield, and Horsted Keynes 1700 to 1850's

boy - Cuckfield
born 19o2 albert edward

Cleavers in Cuckfield - Cuckfield
The Cleaver's came to Cuckfield in the early to mid 1890s and my grandmother Edith was born there to John and Mary Ann Cleaver in 1896. Both John and Mary Ann are bruied in the Church cemetary and I'd like to find any descendents of the Cleavers who are alive and may have information about the family. I have a number of family photos that I'm fairly sure are the Cleavers in the 20th Century, but I can't put names to them. I'd love to talk to someone who remembers them or, even better, may have other identifiable photos tucked away.

James Davey - Cuckfield
im looking for info on james davey born 1885-1955 born i think in cuckfield married mabel coles off blendworth, had 3 children nina , derek, and nigel, any info would be great thanks anita

Wilson/King - Cuckfield
they married and moved to Cuckfield Slaugham 1901 trying to find any children