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John Bland

• Birth*: John Bland was born circa 1730 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Bland married Ann Grover, daughter of Samuel Grover and Mary Sayers, on 20 February 1759 at Southwick, Sussex, England^B, both of Southwick, witnesses Hny Nell and Jn Cheesman.¹
• Anecdote: A possible burial for John Bland is 29 Jul 1780 at Cowfold, Sussex or 26 Nov 1809 (John Blann). There is another Blann burial (no christian name or sex) on 9 Feb 1820 at Cowfold, age 84 years). Could this be John & Ann?

Ann Grover

Parents:

• Birth: Ann Grover was born in 1736 at Southwick, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Ann Grover was baptized on 22 August 1736 at St Michael & All Angels, Southwick, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Grover and Mary Sayers.
• Marriage*: Ann Grover married John Bland on 20 February 1759 at Southwick, Sussex, England^B, both of Southwick, witnesses Hny Nell and Jn Cheesman.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 February 1759, her married name was Bland.

Mary Bland

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Bland was born in 1764 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Bland was baptized on 13 May 1764 at St Peter's, Cowfold, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bland and Ann Grover.
• Marriage*: Mary Bland married Thomas Vinall on 15 December 1783 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 15 December 1783, her married name was Vinall.

John Bland

Parents:

• Birth: John Bland was born in 1767 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Bland was baptized on 8 March 1767 at St Peter's, Cowfold, Sussex, England^B, Note: parents John Bland and Mary (not Ann). This is likely a child of John and Ann and the mother's name Mary is a mistake.¹
• He was the son of John Bland and Ann Grover.
• Anecdote*: A possible burial for John Bland is 29 Jul 1780 at Cowfold, Sussex.¹

Thomas Vinall

• Birth*: Thomas Vinall was born circa 1760 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Vinall married Mary Bland, daughter of John Bland and Ann Grover, on 15 December 1783 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B.¹

Hannah Wady

Parents:

• Birth: Hannah Wady was born in 1728 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Hannah Wady was baptized on 14 January 1727/28 at St Mary's, Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Luke Wady and Mary Clement.

Mary Wady

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Wady was born in 1730 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Wady was baptized on 13 September 1730 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B, Note: from Bishop's Transcripts. The year 1730 appears to be missing from the parish register (at least on the film on FamilySearch).¹
• She was the daughter of Luke Wady and Mary Clement.

Thomas Wady

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Wady was born in 1669 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Thomas Wady was baptized on 27 August 1669 at St Mary's, Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Wady and Bridgett Greenfield.
• Marriage*: Thomas Wady married Elizabeth Greenfield on 10 May 1691 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: A child was born on 6 January 1697/8 and buried on 8 January 1697/8 in Billingshurst, but not baptised. Neither the baptism or burial register noted whether the child was a son or a daughter.¹
• Occupation*: Thomas Wady was a weaver on 2 March 1702/3.
• Death*: Thomas Wady died in 1744 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Wady was buried on 22 April 1744 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B, age 74 years.

Elizabeth Greenfield

• Anecdote*: Elizabeth Greenfield may have been baptised in Billingshurst on:
  7 August 1664 the daughter of Thomas Greenfield.
  12 December 1665 the daughter of Benjamin Greenfield and Mary Shaw from Summers - buried 22 April 1666.
  19 May 1672 the daughter of Joseph Greenfield and most probably Susan.
  17 December 1672 the daughter of Richard Greenfield and Jane Higgons.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Greenfield married Thomas Wady, son of Thomas Wady and Bridgett Greenfield, on 10 May 1691 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 May 1691, her married name was Wady.
• Anecdote*: A child was born on 6 January 1697/8 and buried on 8 January 1697/8 in Billingshurst, but not baptised. Neither the baptism or burial register noted whether the child was a son or a daughter.²
• Death*: Elizabeth Greenfield died in 1744 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Greenfield was buried on 4 March 1743/44 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.

Thomas Wady

• Anecdote*: A database at ancestry.co.uk suggests he was the son of William Wady and Elizabeth Giles who married in 1630 in Storrington, Sussex.
• Marriage License: Thomas Wady and Bridgett Greenfield obtained a marriage licence on 29 October 1668 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, It noted that he was a yeoman and she a spinster and they were both of Billingshurst, Sussex.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Wady married Bridgett Greenfield, daughter of William Greenfield, on 15 November 1668 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt WADE.
• Residence*: On 4 May 1675 Thomas Wady and Bridgett Greenfield lived at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B, according to daughter Joane's baptism record.²
• Death*: Thomas Wady died in 1677 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Wady was buried on 5 July 1677 at St Mary's, Pulborough, Sussex, England^B, surname WADE.³

Bridgett Greenfield

Parents:

• Birth: Bridgett Greenfield was born in 1646 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Bridgett Greenfield was baptized on 31 May 1646 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B, Only her father's name was recorded in the baptism register.
• She was the daughter of William Greenfield.
• Anecdote*: Her mother may have been Jane Hill who had married William Greenfield in 1643 in Billingshurst.
• Marriage License: Bridgett Greenfield and Thomas Wady obtained a marriage licence on 29 October 1668 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, It noted that he was a yeoman and she a spinster and they were both of Billingshurst, Sussex.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 October 1668, her married name was Wady.
• Marriage*: Bridgett Greenfield married Thomas Wady on 15 November 1668 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt WADE.
• Residence*: On 4 May 1675 Bridgett Greenfield and Thomas Wady lived at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B, according to daughter Joane's baptism record.²
• Death*: Bridgett Greenfield died in 1689 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Bridgett Greenfield was buried on 7 June 1689 at St Mary's, Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.³

John Wady

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Wady was baptized on 15 October 1671 at St Mary's, Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Wady and Bridgett Greenfield.

Joane Wady

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joane Wady was baptized on 4 May 1675 at St Mary's, Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B, at which time her parents were from Pulborough.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Wady and Bridgett Greenfield.

William Greenfield

• Birth*: William Greenfield was born circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: William Greenfield was a butcher in 1646.

Thomas Wady

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Wady was baptized on 13 October 1691 at St Mary's, Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Wady and Elizabeth Greenfield.
• Marriage*: Thomas Wady married Sarah Overington on 24 May 1720 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Death*: Thomas Wady died in 1774 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Wady was buried on 15 March 1774 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England^B.