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ALLEN Hannah - (Withyham - Sussex)
I am looking for information on my ggg grandmother Hannah Allen born in Withyham in 1822. I know her parents were Edward Allen and Elizabeth Gibson and that she had an illegitimate daughter Sarah Ann who was born in 1849. I have found her daughter in the Hartfield workhouse in 1851 and 1861 but there is no sign of Hannah and I am unable to find any further trace of her. Any information would be very much appreciated.
Family Surnames: Allen
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George CROUCH death certificate - (Withyham - Sussex)
I have a death certificate for George Crouch that I ordered before finding out he is not a past family member of mine. I am happy to send it to anyone who is investigating 'Crouch.'
Certified Copy of an Entry of Death - DETAILS
NAME: George Crouch
REGISTRATION: 1848 death in the sub-district of Withyham in the County of Sussex
AGE: 58
OCCUPATION: Inn Keeper
PRESENT-AT-DEATH: Robert Crouch
All I NEED - an address to send it to.
Family Surnames: Crouch
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Foster - (Wivelsfield - Sussex)
My ancestor Isaac Foster was supposedly born at Wivelsfield in 1807 but I have so far failed to find him. Am researching the name FOSTER generally but particularly in Sussex.
Family Surnames: Foster
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Jeffery Family Of Wivelsfield - (Wivelsfield - Sussex)
Lucy Jeffery Daughter of Joseph and Susanna, born 12 May 1799, married George Barber Osborne.
I am looking for information on the Jefferys who were farmers in Wivelsfield and Cuckfield. I have some which I am willing to share.
Family Surnames: Jeffery
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Denman Family - (Wivelsfield - Sussex)
My great grandfather, Jesse Denman was christened 29 Jan 1832 in Wivelsfield. His parents were Michael Denman & Judith Shaw. Most of his brothers & sisters were also christened in Wivelsfield. I am looking for info on this family and/or will gladly share what info I already have.
Family Surnames: Denman Shaw
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Bish Family - (Wivelsfield - Sussex)
Any info. regarding this family would be welcome. My great great grandfather was Samuel Bish and he was born in 1845 in Wivelsfield.
Family Surnames: Bish
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William Billingshurst - (Wivelsfield - Sussex)
Please can anyone help. I'm trying to trace my G x 4 Grandfather William Billingshurst. So far I have found out that he married Ann Short from Cuckfield on 09 MAY 1798 and that he was a bachelor of Wivelsfield Sussex. Ann was Christened: 08 SEP 1776 in Cuckfield, Sussex.
With thanks
Val
Family Surnames: Billingshurst, Rann, Lindfield, Streatfield
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Bates - William - (Woodgate - Sussex)
Seeking info on the bates family of Woodgate-a son, William, married my great aunt Ellen Albery. Help needed to trace any of thieir family.
Thanks.
Ian
Family Surnames: Bates
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BANFIELD - (Woodmancote - Sussex)
Edmund Banfield born Woodmancote c1750 married Hannah Harling born Henfield c1750 on the 25 September 1775. Any information about this or any connected families.
Family Surnames: Banfield, Harling
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Martin/Henty - (Woodmancote - Sussex)
I am looking for ancestors of William Martin
b abt1823, Woodmancote, d abt 1884 m 1855,at Woodmancote, to Ann Henty b abt 1833/1836 Shermanbury, Sussex and any info on the Henty Family
Family Surnames: Martin/Henty
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James Albert Martin - (Woodmancote - Sussex)
On a recent visit to UK I found a Headstone in Woodmancote parish Church Graveyard as follows:
James Albert Martin 1919-2001.
I am very interested as this could be a relative of mine and I would appreciate any info on his parents and family etc.
Family Surnames: Martin
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FIGG Research - (Woolbeding - Sussex)
Seeking Any Connections.
Seeking any information on the Families of
Henry Figg, Chr 25 Feb 1830 Woolbeding Sussex.
1st Married Lucy Potter, 30 Aug 1857 Linch Sussex
Children Mary Ann Figg, Chr 01 Oct 1859 Linch Sussex
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2nd Marriage to Mary Frances Elizabeth Wood Daughter of
Edward Wood, the 28 May 1864 Linch Sussex
Children Edith Figg, Birth Unknown
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3rd Marriage to Martha Booker Daughter of William Booker
and Emily Husler the 26 May 1870 Woolbeding Sussex
Children
Alfred Figg, Chr 13 Feb 1870 Linch Sussex
Arthur Albert Figg, Born 20 June 1871 Woolbeding Sussex
James Frederick Figg, 25 Aug 1872 Linch Sussex
Alice Matilda Figg, 30 Nov 1873 Linch Sussex
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George Figg and Jemima Wiggins Married the 04 March 1822
Bignor Sussex Jemima Wiggins Chr the 16 Feb 1871 Linch Sussex
Daughter of Joseph Wiggins and Elizabeth Ruff.
Children
Mary Ann, Chr 04 Jan 1826.
Henry Chr, 25 Feb 1830 Woolbeding Sussex.
Caroline, Chr 1832 Linch Sussex, Married Thomas Pett
John, Chr 10 Oct 1835 Woolbeding Sussex, Married Caroline Pett.
Jane, Chr 30 Dec 1839 Woolbeding Sussex.
George, Chr 27 May 1842 Woolbeding Sussex, Married Mary Ann Stevens.
Ellen, Chr 25 Dec 1945 Linch Sussex.
William Charles, Chr 23 March 1851, Married Mary Hooker
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John Figg, Chr 10 Feb 1754 Iping Sussex.
and Mary Hoar Married the 09 April 1770 Easebourne Sussex.
Mary Hoar, Chr 24 Nov 1754 Linch Sussex Perents William Hoar and Mary !!.
Children
Elizabeth, Chr 17 Aug 1777 Linch Sussex.
William, Chr 08 Dec 1779 Linch Sussex.
Mary, Chr 11 March 1781 Linch Sussex.
Ann, Chr 13 Oct 1783 Linch Sussex.
John, Chr 30 April 1786 Linch Sussex.
Jane, Chr 12 June 1791 Linch Sussex.
Charles, Chr 06 Feb 1795 Linch Sussex.
George, Chr 11 June 1797 Linch Sussex, Married Jemima Wiggins.
Frances, Chr 06 June 1803 Linch Sussex.
Family Surnames: X 2 Figg Merritt, Booker, Wiggins, Hoar, Ruff, Husler, Potter, Hooker, Meeten,
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Elwes - Mary - (Woolbeding - Sussex)
Would anyone have info on Mary, who was a daughter of the rector of Woolbeding in 1901 census. I believe Mary was an artist.
I also believe she travelled , in 1920s to Chile.
On return ship journey there were three ladies, all described as artists - namely Mary Elwes of Woolbeding, Margaret Gardiner of Kensington, and Lottie Fowler of c/o an address in Ayr.
Lottie is the lady I am trying to track down, and perhaps, if there is any info to bring these three together I might be lucky.
I think LOttie or Charlotte was married to my great uncle Gordon Fowler. He qualified out of Aberdeen as a Dr of medicine and seemed to have practised in Iquique, Chile. There were probably several children, more than likely born in Chile. If I could find Lottie's maiden name, what a bonus.
Thanks,
Ian
Family Surnames: Elwes - Mary
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Wells family in Woolbeding/Easebourne - (Woolbeding - Sussex)
I am searching for information on Christopher and Arthur Wells born circa 1780 and Farmers in Eastshaw Woolbeding. Christopher had a son Henry (born 1821) and he in turn had a daughter Florence Wells (born 1863). Florence appears to have a connection to the Wells family in Selborne. I am intersted to know if the Woolbeding family are connected to Selborne, before 1780 although Florence's connection may be a coincidence.
Family Surnames: Wells
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Richard Arnold - (Worth - Sussex)
Born about 1796 in Worth buried 15 May 1873 Slaugham.married Elizabeth Isted 25 May 1834 in Slagham.Searching for parents and siblings.Richard and Elizabeth had 8 children, one being my greatgrandmother Mary Ann Arnold. Searching for spouses and children of the other 7 children.Thanks
Family Surnames: Arnold
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Arnold - (Worth - Sussex)
My gg grandmother, Catherine Arnold, of Maida Hill, married Henry Hardcastle Burder. Their daughter Mary Jane Hardcastle Burder was born in Australia in 1840. The father of Catherine Arnold was John Arnold. I have a photo of his portrait. Any connection?
Family Surnames: Arnold
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Harris - (Worth - Sussex)
My ancestor Mary, born Worth in about 1815, married John Harris from Wroughton in Wltshire. They had a son Thomas who was born in Crawley, around 1844. In 1851, Thomas was living with his grandparents in Wroughton while Mary was lodging with the Gorringe family in Worth on Parish Relief. By 1861, the family was back together again, living in London.
Mary is actually described as a widow in the 1851 census - however, given the unlikelihood of their being more than one Mary with a Worth/Wroughton/Harris connection at this time, I'm assuming this must be either my ancestor or some other family connection.
I'm trying to trace Mary's maiden name and discover where John was in 1851.
Family Surnames: Harris, Gorringe
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Denman - (Worth - Sussex)
Huge family of Denmans at Worth Sussex .I know that my GG grandfather James was born 1859 at Worth and that he had moved into Eastbourne by the time he was 22 years.any info about which family of Denmans he belonged to Gratefully received
Family Surnames: Denman
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ALDER - (Worth - Sussex)
Any details of a Robert Alder, married to Sarah ? born in Worth Sussex, born late 1700s, had 5 children, Daniel, Lucy, Mary and Robert (one died young)
Family Surnames: Alder
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ARNOLD - (Worth - Sussex)
Searching for further info on the ARNOLD family of Worth. Please contact me if you are either related to the above family or your family married into the ARNOLDS. I have a huge database of this family and would be interested to hear from anyone related.
Family Surnames: Arnold
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Tucknott and Goring - (Worth - Sussex)
Has anyone any connection with the Tucknotts of Worth and their connection with the Goring family. Period 18th and 19th Century
Family Surnames: Goring, Tucknott
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Harbers of Worth - (Worth - Sussex)
Am trying to find Stephen Harber of Worth on a census. He was born 1801 in itchingfield died 1878 in Pease Pottage. On children's birth entries he says 'charcoal burner of Worth'
I have lots of info on Harbers in Sussex if you want help with this name.
Family Surnames: Harber
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Emily Jenner - (Worth - Sussex)
Emily Jenner was born in Worth Sussex in 1857,married a James Russell in 1877,showing on the 1881 census in Oxted with sons James(3yrs old)Thomas(1yr old)any information would be appreciated.Thanks
Family Surnames: Smith
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Lucken / Luckins of Worth, Heather Hill - (Worth - Sussex)
Hello, I am trying to find a birth certificate for William Lucken, born 1850-1851 I think. The census says that he was born in Worth but I can't find anything on the BMD indexes. Can anyone help me please? His father was James Lucken and his mother Louisa who later married a A Haggett. I would appreciate any help possible as I am a complete novice. I think that they lived on Heather Hill(?) at the time of his birth. I can't find this on a map and so don't know where the nearest church mught be. Gratefully yours, Samantha.
Family Surnames: Lucken Luckins
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Emily Tomsett b. Worth, Sussex - (Worth - Sussex)
Emily Tomsett, b. 21 Jan 1878, Church Road, Worth, Dau. of Ellen Maple & John Tomsett, Marr. David Kinnaird, 25 Jun 1898 in Ifield, Sussex. Siblings: John, Caroline, Alice, Annie, Kate, Arthur, Percy,and more
Family Surnames: Kinnaird, Tomsett, Maple, Moon
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Harber Family of Sussex - (Worth - Sussex)
Researching my gr.mother's Harber family. She was bapt. Mary Jane and was born in Surrey in 1839, but her father Stephen was born in Sussex. He was a charcoal burner which was a fairly nomadic life and he seems to have moved around a lot in Southern England. I have yet to ascertain who his parents were and until I find them I am up against a brick wall. Hope someone out there can help.
Family Surnames: Harber, Collings, Tingley.
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William Constable Worth sussex - (Worth - Sussex)
William Constable aged 95 of worth...on a charge of murder of his wife (emily) and neighbour Mrs Ada Rye, of Fir cottage Worth on dec 19 1947. Son William and wife Martha appear later at Balcombe, It must have caused a stir at the time. Are there any living relatives around> Would like to hear more! William lived to be 101.all related are rovery cheeseman, constables from e grinstead, balcombe, Brighton worth areas.
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Constable, Illman, Budgen in Worth or nearby - (Worth - Sussex)
Constable, Budgen, Illman, Holder, Jenner, Butler, Tullett, Libbetter in Worth or nearby - Burstow, Charlwood, Horne, Ifield, Rusper, Lingfield
Family Surnames: Constable Budgen Illman Holder Jenner Flint
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BRIGDEN - (Worth - Sussex)
I am looking for any information about the Brigden family. Abraham Brigden born 1829/34 is listed on census as being born in Worth but I haven't been able to establish the names of his parents or any siblings. any information gratefully received
Family Surnames: Brigden
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Standen James - (Worth - Sussex)
James Standen born Worth 1687 was Married 1 May 1709 in Ardingley to Ann Symonds, I know about James, but would like more info on Ann.
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worth - (Worth - Sussex)
looking for any details of eliza isted born 1850 in worth later married willliam white died in 1896
Family Surnames: Isted
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REEDS surname in Worthing and environs! - (Worthing - Sussex)
William Henry REEDS b. 1840 in Worthing or Broadwater was my 2 x great grandfather. He married Sophia Rebecca BROAD in Bethnall Green in 1860. Shortly after 3 children were born/baptised in Gravesend, Kent. The family had moved to Southwark by 1871 and Deptford & Rotherhithe in later years. I have managed to research the BROAD line but the REEDS line eludes me. William Henry says his father's name was also William on his marriage certificate but apart from this I am stuck!
Family Surnames: Reeds/Broad/Little/May/Evans/Harris
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Henry Lelliott - (Worthing - Sussex)
Anybody with any knowledge of a Henry LELLIOTT born ca.1830 in Worthing area please get in touch. He had two sons that I know of, William LELLIOTT born c.1857 and James LELLIOTT born ca.1848.
William married Ann Catherine Grace COZENS (nee PENFOLD)in 1881.
James LELLIOTT married Agnes PESCOTT in 1869.
Family Surnames: Lelliott Cozens Penfold Pescott
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Brown Family Of Worthing - (Worthing - Sussex)
I would be interested to learn of any information relating to the Brown family of Worthing. Many of them lived in High St and Little High St. Currently Thomas and Hannah Brown are of particular interest.
Family Surnames: Brown
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Piggott Family - (Worthing - Sussex)
I am looking for details of a George Piggott and his wife Ellen who ran a boys school at 15 Steyne, Worthing about 1881
Family Surnames: Piggott
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Chessell - (Worthing - Sussex)
looking for any details on early chessells.in the late 1800's they were living in Howard Street then moved to 146, Tarring Road Worthing.particularly interested in finding parents of Albert Edward Chessell and his (wife) Caroline Burchall. they had 14 children 8 of whom survived into adulthood.
Family Surnames: Chessell Burchall
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Frances Tregear, Spinster, Retired School Teacher - (Worthing - Sussex)
Frances Elizabeth TREGEAR died aged 89 on 2nd June 1912 at 33 Westcourt Road, Worthing. The informant was Mary Sophia HEWER of "Netley", Rowlands Road, Worthing. I'd be grateful if anyone could look for these names in Worthing directories for1910-1912 and let me know if 33 Westcourt Road was an institution or her private home. Ditto for "Netley" in Rowlands Road.
Family Surnames: Tregear Hewer
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