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Sarah Littlewood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Littlewood was baptized on 12 July 1769 at Cathedral St Peter, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, based on age 29 years at marriage.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Littlewood.
• Anecdote*: William Harrison made a silver knitting sheath for his future wife, Sarah Littlewood, which survives today. With the knitting sheath is a note from Anne Ward, William and Sarah's granddaughter, which reads: "This knitting sheath was made by our Grandfather William Harrison (who was a silversmith) and given to our Grandmother Sarah Littlewood before their marriage. Ann Ward. To go to Harrison Ward at my death or to one of Tom's Daughters."
  
• Marriage*: Sarah Littlewood married William Harrison on 6 May 1799 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 6 May 1799, her married name was Harrison.
• Death*: Sarah Littlewood died on 8 December 1806 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, at age 37.³
• Burial*: Sarah Littlewood was buried on 14 December 1806 at Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, "age 37 years, spouse William Harrison."³

Charlotte Evans

Parents:

• Birth: Charlotte Evans was born in 1815 at Titchfield, Hampshire, England^B; Note: birthplace consistently given as Tichfield in the census returns.
• Baptism*: Charlotte Evans was baptized on 10 December 1815 at St Peter & St Paul, Fareham, Hampshire, England^B, daughter of George and Ann Evans.¹
• She was the daughter of George Evans and Anne Cluer.
• Marriage*: Charlotte Evans married Philip Murrell, son of Philip Murrell and Mary Bishop, on 28 August 1838 at Roman Catholic Chapel, Slindon, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 28 August 1838, her married name was Murrell.²
• Anecdote*: Philip Murrell was a widower when he married Charlotte Evans.
• Anecdote: The Roman Catholic Chapel, Slindon House, at Slindon was registered to conduct marriages on 18.12.1837 and was later transferred to St Richard's Church, Slindon on 21.11.1865. "Throughout penal times the chapel in Slindon House was continuously served by a priest. During the worst days of persecution Mass was said in a secret chamber under the roof. Later the chapel was on the first floor with an arched roof, and in close proximity were three priest's hiding places. The last to occupy one of these holes was Fr. Joseph Molyneux, (Slindon 1765 to 1778) who thus eluded arrest upon a search being made for him by order of a magistrate during a temporary outburst of "No Popery" fever (from: "Catholic Record Society, Miscellanea, Vol VI, Bedingfeld Papers, etc, published 1909" LDS Microfilm No. 1068700).
  It appears that most Murrell's in Slindon were Catholics. This could come about from most of these Murrells being descendants or relatives of Jeremy Murrell of Slindon who was Steward to Lord Newberg according to his burial on 23 Jan 1763 (St Mary's Church of England Register). I suspect that Lord Newberg was a Catholic although I haven't thoroughly researched this yet. In the 1861 census it appears that Philip Murrell is a gardener for Anne, Countess of Newburgh. There is no information so far on the background of Philip's father, another Philip Murrell. He is found at Arundel in 1793 (another Catholic hotspot) when he married Mary Bishop but nothing is known of his origins.
  It is a mystery how Philip came to marry Charlotte Evans who was born some distance away in Tichfield, Hampshire. Perhaps she was working as a servant at Slindon where she became pregnant and so it was arranged for her to marry Philip, a widower (Philip 44 years, Charlotte 22 years)? There is no evidence that she came from a Roman Catholic family although her line does go back to Twyford in Hampshire where there was a highly regarded RC school dating from the late 1600s. However, a document survives showing that her direct ancestor, William Primmer (1703- ), was an informant against this RC school in 1743/44, just before the Jacobite uprising in 1745.
  Philip Murrell and his family do appear to have been committed Catholics and oral family history says that his daughter Maria Murrell and her daughter Annie Marchant maintained a connection to the high church of England which, while not Catholic, is close to it in their practices.
• Anecdote*: The fact that Charlotte's first child Mary had her mother's maiden name indicates that she was illegitimate. It is also interesting to note that Charlotte and Philip were married and resident in Slindon but their first child, Charles, was born in Charlotte's birthplace, Titchfield. Charlotte's family would have been living there.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Charlotte Evans and Philip Murrell lived at Slindon, Sussex, England^B.³
• (Witness) Birth: Charlotte Evans witnessed the birth of Maria Murrell on 11 February 1846 at Slindon, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Charlotte Evans and Philip Murrell lived at Dyers Lane, Slindon, Sussex, England.⁵
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Charlotte Evans and Philip Murrell lived at Slindon St, Slindon, Sussex, England.⁶
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Charlotte Evans and Philip Murrell lived at Slindon Common, Slindon, Sussex, England.⁷
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Charlotte Evans lived at 7 The Drive, Hove, Sussex, England, with her daughter Mary Farendon (nee Evans) and her husband George. This was just 2 months after Philip died. Also at this residence were Teresa Murrell (19 years born Slindon) and Agnes Murrell (24 years born Slindon). Both were domestic servants.⁸
• Anecdote: A possibility for Charlotte's death was considered to be: Oct-Dec 1881, Westhampnett RD, Vol 2b page 225, age 87 years. She was buried at Barnham St Mary on 17 Nov 1881 age 87 years. However, this is more likely to be Charlotte Murrell baptised 23 Oct 1794 dau. of Joseph Murrell and Anne of Barnham, at Barnham St Mary.

Jane Holden

Parents:

• Birth*: Jane Holden was born on 17 October 1802 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• Baptism: Jane Holden was baptized on 14 November 1802 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Jane Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Jane Holden married Robert Barber, son of Thomas Barber and Mary Lane, on 6 August 1821 at Hove, Sussex, England^B, He had just turned 19 years old and she was 18 years. According to the 1851 and 1861 census returns her occupation was a straw bonnet maker.³
• Married Name: As of 6 August 1821, her married name was Barber.
• Anecdote: Jane was the youngest child in her family and was 16 years old when her father was buried on 1 April 1819 at St Nicholas Church, Brighton. He appointed his friend Henry Laker, victualler, as trustee and made special provision for Jane in his will: "... from time to time pay and apply the Interest thereof and such part of the principal as he or they shall find necessary or think proper for and toward the support, maintenance, education and bringing up of my youngest child Jane Holden until she shall attain the age of 21 years or be married or be otherwise provided for whichever shall first happen". Her mother Susanna and Henry Laker were appointed executors. However, the will was not probated until 6 Dec 1824 (nearly 3 months after Susanna’s death) at which time the estate was valued at under £100. The will directed that this should be divided equally amongst Jane and her eight siblings.²
• Anecdote*: Robert and Jane moved to London sometime after 1824 and returned to Brighton in 1829. The children Elizabeth, Susannah and Mary were all born in London during this period but were all baptised together on their return at St Nicholas, Brighton on 2 August 1829. The document "Brothers & Sisters of Grandfather [John] Barber" gives the place of birth of these children as 111 Jermyn St, St James, Westminster, London, presumably their residence while in London. Interestingly, Jane's sister Mary Anne Bignell (nee Holden) is a widow living with her son, Henry Bignell (a licensed victualler) and family at 123 Jermyn St in the 1861 census. Needs further work to explore this connection.^4,5,6
  
• (Witness) Probate: Jane Holden witnessed the probate of the estate of John Holden on 6 December 1824; Note that John Holden's wife Susanna was buried on 23 Sep 1824 which likely caused the probate event so that the will could be finalised.
• Anecdote: Robert and Jane's daughters Susannah and Mary were twins, born on 25 April 1826. There was a history of twins in the family with Jane's mother, Susanna Holden (nee Roofe), also having twins Edward and Thomas in 1794.^7,5
• Anecdote: On their return from London in 1829 they lived at Mt Sion Place in Brighton (probably no. 3 Mt Sion Place as this is where William, Emma and Anne were born). Robert was working as a cabinet maker.⁵
• Anecdote: In the 1841 census they were living at Gardiner Street in Brighton (no. 21 according to birth of John Barber).⁴
• Anecdote: In 1841 Robert and Jane's eldest daughter, Jane, became pregnant at the age of 17 years to James Goldsmith, also 17 years, and the couple were married as minors in Hampstead, London on 28 Dec 1841 possibly to avoid embarrassment. It appears that they stayed in London until the child was born before returning to Brighton. They had three children before Jane died in 1848 in Brighton of an acute skin infection. Her husband James remarried and emigrated to Victoria, Australia in 1853 with the children Samuel, James and Mary on the ship "Six Sisters". After some time in Geelong, the family travelled to the gold diggings at Ballarat where they lived at Bakery Hill, Ballarat East. The family were involved in the now famous Eureka Uprising of 1854 and during the brief battle daughter Mary Abigail was hidden down a mine shaft by her father. Mary's obituary in the Ballarat Courier newspaper in 1930 records: The late Mrs Barnett was living in Ballarat during the Eureka riots and was hidden by her father, Mr Goldsmith, in a hole with some other children at Bakery Hill. They were left there till after the riot. Mrs Barnett well remembers the fear she experienced whilst the shooting was in progress." James Goldsmith died in Melbourne in 1877 and many descendants of the family survive in Australia today.^8,9
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Jane Holden and Robert Barber lived at 35 Queens Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹⁰
• Occupation*: Jane Holden was a bonnet maker on 30 March 1851.
• Anecdote: While working in service in London, their daughter Elizabeth Barber gave birth to an illegitimate son, Alfred Barber, on 28 Dec 1850 who was subsequently raised by Robert and Jane. The birth certificate for Alfred shows that he was born at 11 Gunn Yard, Aldgate and the mother was Elizabeth Barber of 38 Camomile St, London. No father was given. The 1851 census for 11 Gunn Yard, St Botolph, Aldgate has an Alfred Barber, 3 months, nurse child (i.e. no relation to the family he was with) born Middlesex, Aldgate. The 1851 census for All Hallows London Wall, Middlesex at 38 Camomile St has Elizabeth Barber, age 22 yrs, unmarried, servant, b. Brighton, Sussex. She is working for Saul and Sarah Yates whose eldest son Alfred (the likely father?) is aged 26 years. Both Saul and Alfred are solicitors. Alfred Yates (the likely father) died in 1851.¹¹
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Jane Holden and Robert Barber lived at 23 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹²
• Occupation: Jane Holden was a straw bonnet maker on 7 April 1861.
• Anecdote: Two of Robert and Jane's sons married and had large families in Brighton. William Lane Barber married Ellen Nell in 1863 and they had eight children. John Barber married Susannah Victoria White in 1865 and they had nine children.
  Despite the difficulties with daughters Jane and Elizabeth, Robert and Jane left a substantial legacy of children and grandchildren in Australia and New Zealand as well as Brighton. The history of this family remains a work in progress as we seek more information about their other daughters Mary, Susannah, Emma and Anne. It is likely that their stories will be revealed when other family historians discover their connection to Robert and Jane while working back on their family trees, just as it was for daughters Jane and Elizabeth.
• (Witness) Marriage: Jane Holden witnessed the marriage of John Barber and Susannah Victoria White on 15 May 1865 at The Register Office, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹³
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Jane Holden lived at 71 Upper North St, Brighton, Sussex, England, a widow, living with her daughter Rebecca Ollive and husband William. Intriguingly, there is a visitor, Mary Wenham, age 42 yrs (born c1829) born in Lee, Kent. The villages of Leigh (Lee), Hildenboroug and Tonbridge in Kent are all adjacent and is where the Barbers lived before settling in Brighton.¹⁴
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Jane Holden lived at Race Hill Workhouse, Brighton, Sussex, England, She was age 79 years, widow, straw bonnet maker. Most of the people in the workhouse were older people in their 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. The workhouse was often the only place that elderly people could go for nursing and care in old age, and was not necessarily a sign of poverty and abandonment.¹⁵
• Death*: Jane Holden died on 28 October 1882 at Race Hill Workhouse, Brighton, Sussex, England, at age 80. She died of heart disease (morbis cordis, some years) and asthma.¹⁶

Elizabeth Bull

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Bull was born in 1816 at Turweston, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Bull was baptized on 28 December 1816 at Turweston, Buckinghamshire, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Bull and Martha Bandy.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Bull married Benjamin Humphries, son of Henry Humphries and Diana Lines, on 1 June 1841 at Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England^B.¹
• Residence: On 1 June 1841 Elizabeth Bull and Benjamin Humphries lived at Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 1 June 1841, her married name was Humphries.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Elizabeth Bull and Benjamin Humphries lived at Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England^B.²
• Anecdote: Their children were baptised under the surname "Knibbs otherwise Humphries".
• (Witness) Birth: Elizabeth Bull witnessed the birth of Ann Elizabeth Humphries on 10 July 1843 at 4:30am, Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B; surname spelt HUMPHRYS.³
• Death*: Elizabeth Bull died on 18 April 1849 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B, at age 32. She died of mucous irritation (14 days) and ulceration of the intestine, and the age given on her death certificate is 34 years.⁴
• Burial*: Elizabeth Bull was buried on 20 April 1849 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.

Rose Hannah Humphries

Parents:

• Birth*: Rose Hannah Humphries was born on 12 February 1842 at House of Ann Moulder, Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B; Name given as Rosanna on birth certificate.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Benjamin Humphries and Elizabeth Bull.
• Baptism: Rose Hannah Humphries was baptized on 27 February 1842 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Rose Hannah Humphries lived at 19 Victoria St, Brighton, Sussex, England, a servant, 21 years old, to Sarah Jarvis, aged 68 years. Surname spelt Humphyfors.
• Occupation*: Rose Hannah Humphries was a servant, 21 years old, to Sarah Jarvis, aged 68 years. on 7 April 1861.³
• Anecdote: Following the birth of her illegitimate son Benjamin Henry (known as Harry) on 6 Dec 1863, Rose Hannah was subject to the following removal order on 9 August 1864:
  Removal Order, Date: 9 Aug 1864. Repository: East Sussex Record Office, ESRO reference: DE/B 26/71. Level: File
  Description: Order removing Rose Hannah Nibbs otherwise Humphries and her illegitimate son Benjamin Henry (8 months) from Eastbourne to Finmere, Oxfordshire
  
  Examination of Rose Hannah Humphries, singlewoman: daughter of Benjamin Humphries (usually called Nibbs), carter living at 11 Tower Street, Eastbourne; mother Elizabeth died at Finmere 15 years ago; born in house of Ann Moulder at Finmere 12 Feb 1842; BH married Elizabeth Bull at Tingewick, Buckinghamshire and subsequently re-married 11-12 years ago; gave birth to illegimate son on 6 Dec 1863
  Examination of Benjamin Humphries otherwise Nibbs of Eastbourne: RHH born at Finmere but does not know where he was born; parents both dead; elder brother lives at Finmere
  Examination of William Nibbs: aged 52, has lived at Finmere for many years; born at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire; brother Benjamin Nibbs was born at Tingewick; WN's father was illegitimate and born at Whitfield, Northamptonshire, he married Diana Vines [Lines?]and was removed 1814 from Whitfield to Finmere; grandmother Elizabeth Nibbs received poor relief from Finmere before she died at Whitfield two years ago [Something wrong here - Elizabeth Nibbs is her great-grandmother and she died 1842 - currently being checked]; aunt Susan Nibbs now lives at Whitfield and received poor relief from Finmere [correct - Susan died there in 1867]; grandmother EN married Henry Humphries [other sources have the name as Jonathan, not Henry - needs to be checked], who left shortly after and so she resumed her maiden name
  Examination of Robert Greave, Kings Head Inn, Finmere
  - See more at: http://www.thekeep.info/collections/getrecord/GB179_DE_B_26_71#sthash.JI7SVWHL.dpuf.
  
• Marriage*: Rose Hannah Humphries married Richard Meek, son of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis, in 1869 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B. Her name was spelt Rosahannah HUMPHYRES.⁴
• Married Name: As of 1869, her married name was Meek.
• Anecdote*: Their daughter Elizabeth Meek died Jul 1870 in Eastbourne, just 2 months old (buried Eastbourne St Mary on 6 Aug 1870).⁵
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Rose Hannah Humphries and Richard Meek lived at King St, Arundel, Sussex, England, with their 7 year old son Henry Meek.⁶
• Death*: Rose Hannah Humphries died in 1871 at East Preston, Sussex, England^B.⁷
• Burial*: Rose Hannah Humphries was buried on 28 May 1871 at St Nicholas, Arundel, Sussex, England^B, age 29 years.⁵
• Anecdote*: Rose Hannah was one of three surving daughters of Benjamin Humphries and Elizabeth Bull. All three daughters died before the age of 40 years. Rose Hannah died in 1871 age 29 years of consumption, Ann Elizabeth died in 1872 at age 29 years of nephritis (a kidney disease) and anasarca (swelling of the skin due to liver failure), and Sarah died in 1883 age 37 years of consumption. Their mother died in 1849 in Finmer, Oxfordshire at age 34 years, and the cause of death was given as mucous irritation (14 days) and ulceration of the intestine.

Sarah Humphries

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Humphries was born in 1846 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• Baptism*: Sarah Humphries was baptized on 25 August 1846 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Benjamin Humphries and Elizabeth Bull.
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Sarah Humphries lived at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, with her father and step mother.
• Marriage*: Sarah Humphries married Joseph Edward Meek, son of John William Meek and Elizabeth Mathis, on 1 January 1868 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 1 January 1868, her married name was Meek.
• Anecdote*: Sarah ... "was very short and slight, with nearly black hair, blue eyes, a large nose and a gay but uncertain temper; an active, restless little woman; very clean, but full of whims and always chattering. A clean housewife, though a bad manager, unable to take care of money."²
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Sarah Humphries and Joseph Edward Meek lived at 3 East St, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, with two children.³
• Psgr List: Sarah Humphries and Joseph Edward Meek were found on a passenger list on 20 June 1871 at New York, United States, with their child Moses.⁴
• Anecdote: In 1877 Sarah and children returned to Eastbourne from the USA after the death of Sarah's husband, Joseph Edward Meek, in December 1876.
• Anecdote: "After my grandfather's death my mother and grandmother lived together for two years and a half at Willingdon. We were very poor, I remember. There was no regular income apart from some small relief from the parish and my cousin's earnings as a carter boy, which were not great. Occasionally my grandmother did a day's washing or charing. My mother set up in business as a dressmaker, but I am afraid she did not prosper greatly. My grandfather had been paid sixteen shillings a week. In addition he had a cottage rent free. This had ensured us a regular, if plain living." (George Edward Meek.)
• (Witness) Death: Sarah Humphries witnessed the death of Benjamin Humphries on 4 October 1878 at Lower Willingdon, Willingdon, Sussex, England; He died of pneumonia (6 days.)⁵
• Residence: On 7 October 1878 Sarah Humphries lived at Lower Willingdon, Willingdon, Sussex, England.⁵
• Anecdote*: In the 1881 census, Sarah and George Mockett are shown as being married. However, in the book by Sarah's son, George Edward Meek, he says that after she died they discovered they weren't married.²
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Sarah Humphries and George Mockett lived at 57 Susans Rd, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.⁶
• Death*: Sarah Humphries died on 7 October 1883 at 1 Victoria Terrace, Susans Rd, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, at age 37. She died of phthisis (2 years) (consumption.)^7,8
• Burial*: Sarah Humphries was buried after 7 October 1883 at Lewes, Sussex (to be checked.)
• Anecdote: Sarah was one of three surviving daughters of Benjamin Humphries and Elizabeth Bull. All three daughters died before the age of 40 years. Rose Hannah died in 1871 age 29 years of consumption, Ann Elizabeth died in 1872 at age 29 years of nephritis (a kidney disease) and anasarca (swelling of the skin due to liver failure), and Sarah died in 1883 age 37 years of consumption. Their mother died in 1849 in Finmer, Oxfordshire at age 34 years, and the cause of death was given as mucous irritation (14 days) and ulceration of the intestine.

Henry Humphries

Parents:

• Birth: Henry Humphries was born in 1849 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B; surname spelt HUMFRIES.¹
• Baptism*: Henry Humphries was baptized on 8 April 1849 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• He was the son of Benjamin Humphries and Elizabeth Bull.
• Death*: Henry Humphries died in May 1849 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Humphries was buried on 12 May 1849 at Finmere, Oxfordshire, England^B.

Ellen Godden

Parents:

• Birth*: Ellen Godden was born in March 1871 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Godden and Ann Elizabeth Humphries.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Ellen Godden lived at 17 Elder Place, Brighton, Sussex, England, recorded in the 1871 census as "infant (3 weeks.)²"
• Death*: Ellen Godden died in 1873 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B. Age 2 years.³

Emma Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Emma Barber was born on 23 December 1833 at 3 Mount Zion Place, Brighton, Sussex, England; born at half past 1 o'clock in the morning.¹
• She was the daughter of Robert Barber and Jane Holden.
• Baptism: Emma Barber was baptized on 30 March 1834 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Emma Barber lived at Gardiner St, Brighton, Sussex, England, with her parents and family.²
• Occupation*: Emma Barber was bonnet maker on 30 March 1851.
• Marriage*: Emma Barber married James Fogo Wilson, son of Abel Manners Wilson and Lucy Lulham Lashmar, in 1853 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 1853, her married name was Wilson.
• Residence: On 14 January 1855 Emma Barber and James Fogo Wilson lived at Wood St, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Emma Barber and James Fogo Wilson lived at 25 Frederick Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁵
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Emma Barber and James Fogo Wilson lived at Bloomsbury St, Brighton, Sussex, England, with 16 year old son, William.⁶

Anne Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Anne Barber was born on 16 January 1837 at 3 Mount Zion Place, Brighton, Sussex, England; born at 10 minutes past 2 o'clock in the morning.¹
• She was the daughter of Robert Barber and Jane Holden.
• Baptism: Anne Barber was baptized on 16 April 1837 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Name Variation: Anne Barber was also known as Annie Barber.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Anne Barber lived at Gardiner St, Brighton, Sussex, England, with her parents and family.³
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Anne Barber lived at 35 Queens Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England, living with her parents and family.⁴
• Occupation*: Anne Barber was dressmaker on 30 March 1851.⁴
• Anecdote: Annie is thought to have had an illegitimate daughter Alice Jane about 1857 (see further details below). A baptism or birth registration has not been found.
• Anecdote*: Annie had an illegitimate son, Radford Barber, who was baptised at Radford Semele in Warwickshire on 13 Mar 1859 (no father given).
  
• Anecdote: Annie has not been found in the 1861 or 1871 census. Her son Radford Barber was living with his grandparents, Robert and Jane Barber, for the 1861 census. He has been found in the 1871 census as Radford Nichols, 12 years, born Leamington Spa, living with the family of William Martin Nichols (his father?).
  Radford began an apprenticeship in the Merchant Navy in March 1876 and in August 1876 deserted his ship at Wellington, New Zealand. Nothing has been found of him after this, although research continues.
  DNA testing has led to the belief that Annie had another illegitimate child, Alice Jane, born c1857. This discovery came about by research into a New Zealand person, Alice Jane Stephens, who arrived in New Zealand c1877 (almost at the same time as Radford) and on her marriage gives her mother as Ann Stephens nee Nichols. DNA testing showed that descendants of Alice Jane Stephens have numerous matches with descendants of the siblings of Annie Barber. These DNA results together with the maiden name of Nichols and the discovery that Radford used the surname Nichols in the 1871 census leads to the conclusion that Alice Jane Stephens' mother was Annie Barber.
  It is also interesting to note that Annie's sister Elizabeth Barber also had an illegitimate child (Alfred born 1850) who she left with her parents when she emigrated to New Zealand in 1857 where she married and settled. These events raise the question of whether Annie emmigrated there also?

Robert Isaac Barber

Parents:

• Birth*: Robert Isaac Barber was born on 16 November 1839 at 1 Penticost Court, North St, Brighton, Sussex, England; born at quarter past 11 o'clock at night.¹
• He was the son of Robert Barber and Jane Holden.
• Baptism: Robert Isaac Barber was baptized on 2 February 1840 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, abode: North St.²
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Robert Isaac Barber lived at Gardiner St, Brighton, Sussex, England, with his parents and family.³
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Robert Isaac Barber lived at 23 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Robert Isaac Barber was cabinetmaker on 7 April 1861.
• Occupation: Robert Isaac Barber was a carpenter on 2 April 1871.
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Robert Isaac Barber lived at 63 Washington St, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Robert Isaac Barber married Matilda Ellis on 7 May 1871 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Residence*: On 22 August 1871 Robert Isaac Barber and Matilda Ellis lived at 21 Crown Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Occupation: Robert Isaac Barber was carpenter on 3 April 1881.
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Robert Isaac Barber and Matilda Ellis lived at 34 Queens Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁵
• Anecdote*: Robert and Matilda appear to have had no surviving children (son Robert died at birth.)
• Death*: Robert Isaac Barber died on 4 January 1885 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, at age 45. Age 44 years.⁶

Benjamin Jeffery

Parents:

• Birth: Benjamin Jeffery was born in 1770 at Balcombe, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Benjamin Jeffery was baptized on 21 March 1770 at Balcombe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Isaac Jeffery and Mary Budgen.
• Marriage*: Benjamin Jeffery married Mary Harbor, daughter of Stephen Harbor and Tabitha Batchelor, on 25 April 1795 at Balcombe, Sussex, England^B, both of Balcombe.²
• Death*: Benjamin Jeffery died in 1840 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B. Needs to be checked.³
• Anecdote*: A Tithe record has the following entry which needs to be investigated further:
  Benjamin Jeffery
  J Jeffery
  Joseph Jeffery
  Mary Jeffery
  Mary Jeffry
  Cuckfield 30 November 1843
  WSRO Reference: TD/E91
  The source is described thus: Tithe record. The same surnames in each parish share an entry but are not necessarily related. Land occupied or owned in more than one parish has a separate entry. Entries with no Landowner or Tenant name have been omitted, eg Common Lands, Roads. There may be more than one reference to the person in the tithe record. The Repository, reference id, Parish and Date are shown on each entry. For other details: the quantities of land, the names of farms, you will need to consult the actual record. These records have been supplied by West Sussex Record Office who can supply a Tithe Map CD for any West Sussex parish. The map software includes a database of the apportionment details. The CD also has a full transcription in an MSExcel spreadsheet. Price £20 (plus £2 p&p) for CD with map, database and spreadsheet. See West Sussex Record Office website at www.westsussex.gov.uk/ro/ Findon more detail in record from J Excell's earlier indexing.⁴

Christiana White

Parents:

• Birth*: Christiana White was born in 1831 at Pyecombe, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William White and Mary Wickens.
• Baptism: Christiana White was baptized on 16 October 1831 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Christiana White lived at Bread St, Brighton, Sussex, England, with her parents and family.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Christiana White lived at 30 Sun St, Brighton, Sussex, England, with her parents.²
• Occupation*: Christiana White was an assistant governess on 30 March 1851.
• Marriage*: Christiana White married James Landells in 1855 at Chester le Street, Durham, England.³
• Married Name: As of 1855, her married name was Landells.
• Residence*: In 1861 Christiana White and James Landells lived at Usworth, Durham, England.⁴
• Anecdote*: No children from the marriage have been found yet.
• Death*: Christiana White died in 1877 at Teesdale, Durham, England.⁵

George White

Parents:

• Birth*: George White was born in 1832 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry White and Mary Parish.
• Baptism: George White was baptized on 9 September 1832 at St Mary the Virgin, Ninfield, Sussex, England^B, Carpenter, abode: Brighton.²
• Occupation: George White was a painter on 28 October 1854.³
• Marriage*: George White married Mary Ann Cosham, daughter of Richard Cosham and Charlotte Granger, on 28 October 1854 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote: There are two George White and Mary Ann marriages in Q4 1854 at Brighton. Ther marriages are:
  George White and Mary Ann Cosham (Oct-Dec 1854, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 304).
  George William White and Mary Ann Salvage (Oct-Dec 1854, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 306)
  The birth certificate of daughter Emily Hannah White was obtained which confirmed the mother as Mary Ann Cossam.
  The marriage certificate of George and Mary Ann Salvage gives George's father as William White, a cellarman.
  The marriage certificate of George and Mary Ann Cosham gives George's father as Henry White, a carpenter.
• Occupation: George White was a coach painter on 21 May 1857.
• Occupation*: George White was a grocer (master) on 7 April 1861.⁴
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 George White and Mary Ann Cosham lived at 34 Sussex St, Brighton, Sussex, England, with 3 children: Mary Ann (6 yrs), Emily (4 yrs) and Alfred (1 month.)⁴
• Occupation: George White was a house painter on 2 April 1871.¹
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 George White and Mary Ann Cosham lived at 42 Cumberland Place, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Occupation: George White was a house decorator on 31 March 1901.⁵
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 George White lived at 59 Harris St, Paddington, London, England, age 68 years, widower.⁵

Fanny (?)

• Birth*: Fanny (?) was born in 1840 at Storrington, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Fanny (?) married William Godden, son of Michael Godden and Ruth Dunk, circa 1873 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of circa 1873, her married name was Godden.
• Anecdote*: This could be Fanny Woolgar (nee Mitchell) who, in the 1871 census, was aged 30 years, a widow born Storrington. She was living at 46 Cambridge St, Brighton St Peter. Her parents could be Allen and Mary Mitchell, living in Storrington in the 1841 census. Fanny is a servant in Eastbourne for the 1861 census. Her first marriage was to Mark Woolgar on 21 Jul 1867 Brighton.
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Fanny (?) and William Godden lived at 51 Hanover St, Brighton, Sussex, England, with children Annie (16 years), Alfred (15 years), Emma (12 years) and William's niece Jane Baker age 5 years born Newhaven.¹
• (Witness) Death: Fanny (?) witnessed the death of William Godden on 19 January 1888 at 51 Hanover St, Brighton, Sussex, England; He died of valvular disease (2 years) and phthisis (3 years.)²
• Occupation: Fanny (?) was a charwoman on 5 April 1891.³
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 Fanny (?) lived at 51 Hanover St, Brighton, Sussex, England, a widow, charwoman. Living with Fanny is her son Alfred Gooden (Godden) age 23 years and her niece, Jane Baker age 18 years, a nursemaid.³
• Occupation*: Fanny (?) was a widow age 59 years, a domestic cook on 31 March 1901.

Theresa Mary Marchant

Parents:

• Birth*: Theresa Mary Marchant was born in 1868 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William George Buckran Marchant and Maria Murrell.
• Nickname: Theresa Mary Marchant also went by the name of Trot.
• Anecdote*: Theresa (Aunt Trot) was blind from birth.
• Anecdote: When Teresa was young a German lady, Miss Schilling, took an interest in her and paid for her education until she was 19 years old. She was very well educated by the standards of her time and worked for the Braille Society.
• Anecdote*: Theresa lived with Annie and James Middleton between 1893 and 1919.
• Anecdote: One night there was a violent storm and Aunt Trot surprised everyone by saying that she saw a flash of lightning.
• Anecdote*: After her sister Annie died in 1919 Theresa lived with her sister Lillian and husband Charles and family.
• Anecdote: Apparently Theresa had a great influence on Ada Middleton (later Taylor). She gave Ada advice on breastfeeding and Freda can remember meeting her when she was 6 or 7 years old.
• Anecdote: Theresa knitted jumpers, baby clothes, etc. for Jaeger's (a high quality clothing manufacturer).
• Death*: Theresa Mary Marchant died on 4 February 1933 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B. Age 64 years.²
• Burial*: Theresa Mary Marchant was buried on 8 February 1933 at Brighton Extra-Mural Cemetery, Brighton, Sussex, England, Her funeral card read:
  Rest on, dear sister, thy labour's o'er,
  Thy willing hands will toil no more;
  A faithful sister, true and kind,
  No friend on earth like thee we find.

George William Marchant

Parents:

• Birth*: George William Marchant was born on 8 January 1870 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of William George Buckran Marchant and Maria Murrell.
• Baptism: George William Marchant was baptized on 6 February 1870 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Occupation*: George William Marchant was a baker on 5 April 1891.
• Marriage*: George William Marchant married Alice Denyer, daughter of Caroline Denyer, on 17 December 1892 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Occupation: George William Marchant was a baker on 17 December 1892.³
• Occupation: George William Marchant was a house decorator on 4 September 1906.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 George William Marchant and Alice Denyer lived at 18 Seville St, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Occupation: George William Marchant was a house painter on 2 April 1911.
• Marriage*: George William Marchant married Mabel Keemar in 1934 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Occupation: George William Marchant was a retired paper hanger on 29 September 1939.²
• Residence: On 29 September 1939 George William Marchant and Mabel Keemar lived at 111 Ditchling Rise, Brighton, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: George William Marchant died in 1939 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B. Age 69 years.⁵

Harriet Heathfield

• Marriage Bann: Marriage banns for Harriet Heathfield and Isaac Burt were published on 6 December 1807 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B; both of this parish.¹
• Marriage*: Harriet Heathfield married Isaac Burt, son of Isaac Burt and Lucy Weston, on 27 January 1808 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 27 January 1808, her married name was Burt.
• Death*: Harriet Heathfield died before 1815 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.

Lucy Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Lucy Burt was born on 29 December 1815 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B; "of Hellingly" stated on the baptism record.¹
  
• She was the daughter of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown.
• Baptism: Lucy Burt was baptized on 19 January 1816 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, Father: Isaac Burt, Mother: "Aley."¹
• Death*: Lucy Burt died in 1816 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Lucy Burt was buried on 3 April 1816 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "17 weeks."²

Harriet Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Harriet Burt was born circa 1823 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B; place of birth confirmed as Hellingly in 1851 census.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown.
• Anecdote*: While there is no proof yet that Harriet's parents were Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown, she was born in the right area and Isaac's first wife was named Harriet. In addition, her third child Thomas had the middle name Isaac. In the 1841 census she is working as a servant with Sarah Burt who has subsequently been shown to have been born Hellingly (1851 census), and have Isaac Burt as her father. (GGB.)
• Occupation*: Harriet Burt was a female servant on 7 June 1841.¹
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Harriet Burt lived at Selmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Harriet Burt married George Horton, son of George Horton, on 3 February 1849 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 3 February 1849, her married name was Horton.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Harriet Burt and George Horton lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death*: Harriet Burt died in 1856 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.⁵
• Burial*: Harriet Burt was buried on 4 February 1856 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "age 31 years". Appears to have died as a result of childbirth.⁶

Isaac Alfred Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Isaac Alfred Burt was born on 19 February 1818; birth date from baptism record.¹
• He was the son of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown.
• Milit-Beg*: Isaac Alfred Burt began military service on 17 January 1837 enlisting in the 90th Regiment of Foot. Age 18 years 11 months, height 5ft 9in, fair complexion, grey eyes, light brown hair, mole under left ear, occupation: cooper, born Hellingly, Sussex.²
• Milit-End: He ended military service on 30 June 1837; he purchased his discharge for £20.
• Milit-Beg: Isaac Alfred Burt began military service on 22 October 1838 with the 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade (Tunbridge Wells) as 1249 Private Isaac Burt. He was paid a bounty of £3 pounds on enlistment.
• Milit-End*: He ended military service on 12 August 1840 at Chatham, Kent, England^B; he was discharged medically unfit, having the symptoms of consumption (TB). His rank was Private.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Isaac Alfred Burt lived at Horeham Road, Hellingly, Sussex, England, with parents Isaac and Allis (Alice) Burt, and brother William and sister Caroline.³
• Baptism: Isaac Alfred Burt was baptized on 27 May 1849 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, adult baptism, born 19 Feb 1818 son of Isaac Burt, cooper, and Alice Burt.¹
• Occupation*: Isaac Alfred Burt was a cooper journeyman on 30 March 1851.⁴
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Isaac Alfred Burt lived at Cinder Gill, Hellingly, Sussex, England, unmarried, living with his parents.⁴
• Marriage*: Isaac Alfred Burt married Harriet Noakes in 1852 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Anecdote: An Isaac Alfred Burt was buried on 24 Mar 1859 at Hellingly St Peter & St Paul, but according to the Sussex Burials Index he was only 15 years old. Original records need to be checked to see if this has been transcribed correctly.⁶
• Anecdote: Isaac Alfred Burt is not mentioned in his father's will of 1866 so presumably he died before then.

William Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: William Burt was born circa 1830 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown.
• Occupation*: William Burt was a farm labourer on 7 June 1841.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 William Burt lived at Horeham Road, Hellingly, Sussex, England, with parents Isaac and Allis (Alice) Burt, and brother Isaac and sister Caroline.¹
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 William Burt lived at Horeham Road, Hellingly, Sussex, England, unmarried and living with his widowed father.²
• Marriage*: William Burt married Ellen Goldsmith in 1863 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: William Burt is mentioned in the will of Isaac Burt dated 8 December 1866 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• (Witness) Death: William Burt witnessed the death of Isaac Burt on 5 February 1867 at North Street, Hellingly, Sussex, England; He died of chronic bronchitis (many years).^5,6
• (Witness) Probate: William Burt witnessed the probate of the estate of Isaac Burt on 14 June 1867 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B; The Will of Isaac Burt late of Hellingly in the County of Sussex Cooper deceased who died 5 Februray 1867 at Hellingly aforesaid was proved at Lewes by the oath of William Burt of Hellingly, aforesaid Cooper the Son the sole Executor. (Effects under £100).⁵
  
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 William Burt lived at Cogger's Cross Road, Hellingly, Sussex, England, a widower, with his daughter Alice.⁷
• Occupation: William Burt was a cooper/land surveyor on 2 April 1871.⁷
• Marriage*: William Burt married Asenath Gosden in 1872 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.⁸
• Occupation: William Burt was a farmer (24 acres) on 3 April 1881.⁹
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 William Burt and Asenath Gosden lived at Church House (Globe Farm), Hellingly, Sussex, England.⁹
• Death*: William Burt died in 1887 at Hailsham, Sussex, England. "age 57 years."¹⁰

Caroline Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Caroline Burt was born circa 1832 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Caroline Burt lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, with parents Isaac and Allis (Alice) Burt, and brothers William and Isaac.¹
• Death*: Caroline Burt died in 1845 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Burial*: Caroline Burt was buried on 29 July 1845 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.³

George Horton

Parents:

• Birth*: George Horton was born circa 1826 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Horton.
• Marriage*: George Horton married Harriet Burt, daughter of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown, on 3 February 1849 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: George Horton was an agricultural labourer on 30 March 1851.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 George Horton and Harriet Burt lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: George Horton married Mary Ann Piper in 1857 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.³
• Occupation: George Horton was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.⁴
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 George Horton and Mary Ann Piper lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 George Horton lived at Horselinges Cottages, Hellingly, Sussex, England, widower, farm labourer retired. Living with son William and family.
• Death*: George Horton died in 1915 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.⁵

Horace Sidney Parsons

Jack Parsons.

• Birth*: Horace Sidney Parsons was born on 3 April 1902 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Name Variation: Horace Sidney Parsons was also known as Jack.
• Marriage*: Horace Sidney Parsons married Edith Ethel Taylor, daughter of George Taylor and Annie Mary Wadey, in 1923 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Occupation*: Horace Sidney Parsons was a gardener, heavy work on 29 September 1939.²
• Residence*: On 29 September 1939 Horace Sidney Parsons and Edith Ethel Taylor lived at Loundes Convent Preston Road, Brighton, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Horace Sidney Parsons died in 1965 at Hove, Sussex, England^B. "age 62 years."⁴

Matilda Charlotte Wilkins

Parents:

• Birth*: Matilda Charlotte Wilkins was born on 18 August 1877 at Croydon, Surrey, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Sylvester Wilkins and Charlotte Jane Stringer.
• Marriage*: Matilda Charlotte Wilkins married William Morris, son of Silas Morris and Martha Jeffery, on 12 April 1902 at St Michael, Croydon, Surrey, England.²
  
• Married Name: As of 12 April 1902, her married name was Morris.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Matilda Charlotte Wilkins and William Morris lived at 12 Priory St, Southover, Lewes, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Probate: Matilda Charlotte Wilkins witnessed the probate of the estate of William Morris on 1 March 1938 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B; Effects: £2259 4s 11d. Executors Matilda Charlotte Morris, widow, and George William Morris, municipal committee clerk.⁴
• Death*: Matilda Charlotte Wilkins died on 23 February 1946 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, at age 68.

Frank Richard Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: Frank Richard Morris was born on 6 December 1920 at 14 Dorset Rd, Lewes, Sussex, England.^1,2
• He was the son of William Morris and Matilda Charlotte Wilkins.
• Occupation*: Frank Richard Morris was a bookstall assistant on 29 September 1939.²
• Marriage*: Frank Richard Morris married Elizabeth Salmon in 1942 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³
• Divorce*: Frank Richard Morris and Elizabeth Salmon were divorced.
• Marriage*: Frank Richard Morris married Jessie White in 1978 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Residence*: In 1987 Frank Richard Morris and Jessie White lived at 58 St Pancras Gardens, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Letter from Frank Morris to Geoffrey Barber, early 1988.
  
• Anecdote: Letter from Frank Morris to Geoffrey Barber, 19 Apr 1988.
  
• Death*: Frank Richard Morris died in 1996 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹

George William Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: George William Morris was born on 11 April 1903 at Culsdon, Surrey, England.¹
• He was the son of William Morris and Matilda Charlotte Wilkins.
• Baptism: George William Morris was baptized on 25 October 1903 at St Michael, Croydon, Surrey, England.
• Marriage*: George William Morris married Jessie May Page in 1932 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• (Witness) Probate: George William Morris witnessed the probate of the estate of William Morris on 1 March 1938 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B; Effects: £2259 4s 11d. Executors Matilda Charlotte Morris, widow, and George William Morris, municipal committee clerk.²
• Residence*: In 1939 George William Morris and Jessie May Page lived at 3 East Way, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: They had no children.
• Death*: George William Morris died in March 1976 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, at age 72.

Edith Matilda Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: Edith Matilda Morris was born on 8 June 1907 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Morris and Matilda Charlotte Wilkins.
• Marriage*: Edith Matilda Morris married Robert William Eli Dawe in 1934 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 1934, her married name was Dawe.
• Death*: Edith Matilda Morris died in June 1981 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³