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Edmund Bannister

• Baptism*: Edmund Bannister was baptized on 16 July 1828 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Edmund Bannister married Elizabeth Cottingham on 24 November 1856 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Edmund Bannister died in 1886 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.

Elizabeth Cottingham

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Cottingham was baptized on 10 May 1829 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Cottingham married Edmund Bannister on 24 November 1856 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 24 November 1856, her married name was Bannister.
• Death*: Elizabeth Cottingham died in 1885 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.

John Cockerline

• Birth*: John Cockerline was born in 1822 at Ottringham, Yorkshire, England.
• Marriage*: John Cockerline married Eliza Gorbutt Rafton on 31 December 1849 at Ottringham, Yorkshire, England.
• Death*: John Cockerline died on 12 May 1899 at Blythe, Ontario, Canada.

Eliza Gorbutt Rafton

• Birth*: Eliza Gorbutt Rafton was born circa 1822 at Easington, Yorkshire, England.
• Marriage*: Eliza Gorbutt Rafton married John Cockerline on 31 December 1849 at Ottringham, Yorkshire, England.
• Married Name: As of 31 December 1849, her married name was Cockerline.
• Death*: Eliza Gorbutt Rafton died on 5 May 1888 at Blythe, Ontario, Canada.

Joseph Akehurst

Signature of Joseph Akehurst of Beddingham, 1792.

Parents:

• Birth: Joseph Akehurst was born in 1724 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Joseph Akehurst was baptized on 17 May 1724 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, AKURST.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Sarah Hart.
• Marriage*: Joseph Akehurst married Frances (?) circa 1752 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 20 April 1766 at Stunts Green, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: Joseph Akehurst was a shepherd in 1792.³
• Will*: Joseph Akehurst left a will made on 21 January 1792 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Joseph Akehurst of Beddingham, 1799
  (ESRO: ESRO: PBT 1/1/68/32)
  Made: 21 Jan 1792
  Proved: 16 Feb 1799
  www.familysearch.org (film no: 1886099; images: 804, 805)
  This is the last Will and Testament of me Joseph Akehurst of Beddingham in the County of Sussex Shepherd First I give and devise to my Son Joseph Akehurst all that my Freehold Messuage now divided into two Tenements or Dwellings with the Gardens and Appurtenances thereunto belonging situate in the Parish of Eastdean in the said County and now in the Tenure or Occupation of William Marchant and William Champion respectively or their respective Assigns or Undertenants And also all that my Copyhold Cottage or Tenement and Garden with the Appurtenances in Alfriston in the said County now in the Occupation of John Smith or his Assigns or Undertenants Which said Copyhold Premises are holden of the Manor of Lullington by the yearly Rent of eight Pence and were late the Estate of John Akehurst my Father and are called in the Court Rolls of the said Manor the South Part of a Tenement or Cottage and Garden in the Town of Alfriston To hold the same to him my said Son Joseph Akehurst and his Heirs and Assigns for ever In Trust nevertheless during the Life Time of my Wife Frances Akehurst and to the Intent she my said Wife may during her Life have the Use and Benefit and receive the Rents and Profits of the said Freehold and Copyhold Premises Subject only to the necessary Charge of keeping the same in good Repair And from and after the Decease of my said wife I declare that the said Premises shall be to and for the Use and Benefit of my said Son Joseph Akehurst and his Heirs and Assigns for ever Charged and chargeable nevertheless and I do hereby charge the same with and for the Payment of an Annuity or yearly Rent Charge of three Pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain which I do hereby give to my Son William Akehurst for and during his natural Life And which shall commence from the Day of the Decease of my said Wife Also I give and devise to my Daughter Frances the Wife of William Stephens of Westfirle in the said County Yeoman All that my Copyhold Cottage or Tenement now divided into two Dwellings with the Garden and Appurtenances thereunto belonging late my Brother William Akehursts and before Woods situate in Alfriston aforesaid now in the Tenure or Occupation of Richard Winch and William Bankin respectively and holden of the said Manor of Lullington by the yearly Rent of one Shilling and six Pence And also all that my Copyhold Cottage or Tenement with the Ground and Appurtenances thereunto belonging late the Estate of my said Brother William Akehurst his Daughter Sarah Machen and his Son William Akehurst or some of them situate in Alfriston aforesaid and now in the occupation of John Huggett and holden of the said Manor of Lullington by the yearly Rent of four Pence by Apportionment To hold the same to her my said Daughter Frances Stephens and her Heirs and Assigns for ever In Trust nevertheless during the Life of my said Wife and to this Intent that she my said Wife may during her Life have the Use and Benefit and receive the Rents and Profits of the said Copyhold Premises Subject only to the necessary Charge of keeping the same in good Repair and from and after the Decease of my said wife I declare that the said Premises shall be to and for the Use and Benefit of my said Daughter Frances Stephens and her Heirs for ever Charged and chargeable nevertheless And I do hereby charge the same with and for the Payment of one Annuity or yearly Rent Charge of twenty shillings (Josh Akehurst) which I do hereby give to my said Son William Akehurst during his natural Life and which shall commence from the Decease of my said Wife And I direct that the said several Annuities or yearly Rents Charge hereinbefore by me given to my said Son William Akehurst shall from Time to Time be paid into the Hands of him my said Son and that his Receipt only shall be a good and sufficient Discharge for the same Also I give unto my said Wife such Part of my Household goods and Furniture as she shall think proper to take for her own Use And I direct my Executors hereinafter named to retain in their Hands the Sum of one Hundred Pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain Part of my Personal Estate and to invest and place out the same at Interest in or upon some or one of the public Stocks or Funds or in or upon some other good and sufficient Security or Securities and pay the Interest Dividends and Profits thereof unto my said Wife for her natural Life and after her Decease I give the said Sum of one hundred Pounds unto my said Daughter Sarah Henty and her Executors and Administrators for her and their own Use and Benefit And I give and bequeath all the Rest and Residue of my Monies Goods Chattles and Personal Estate and Effects unto my said Sons and Daughters Joseph Akehurst William Akehurst Sarah Henty and Frances Stephens equally to be divided between them share and share alike And I constitute and appoint my said Son Joseph Akehurst and my said Daughter Sarah Henty joint Executors of this my Will And lastly I revoke all former Wills by me made In Testimony whereof I the said Joseph Akehurst the Testator have set my Hand to the first Sheet of this my last Will and Testament contained in two Sheets of Paper and my Hand and Seal to this the second and last Sheet thereof the twenty first day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety two Joseph Akehurst Signed sealed published and declared by the said Joseph Akehurst the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the Presence of us who in his Presence have hereunto subscribed our Names as Witnesses J Hoper J Rye Chas Keefe
  16th February 1799 Then were Sworn Joseph Akehurst and Sarah Henty the joint Executors named in this Will To whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof (Sworn also that the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said Deceased do not amount in Value unto Three Hundred Pounds) By Us E R Raynes Surrogate
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell March 2017.)
  
• Death*: Joseph Akehurst died in 1799 at Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Joseph Akehurst was buried on 26 January 1799 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 16 February 1799 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.⁴

Frances (?)

• Birth*: Frances (?) was born circa 1730 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Frances (?) married Joseph Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Sarah Hart, circa 1752 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1752, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Frances (?) died after 21 January 1792 at Sussex, England.

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Akehurst was baptized on 28 June 1752 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?)
• Anecdote*: Sarah Akehurst is the suspected mother of Richard Senderford Akehurst, bap. 5 Apr 1772 at Arlington, baseborn to mother (?) Akehurst - christian name not given. Richard is a beneficiary of Sarah's brother Joseph Akehurst's will proved 1810 leading one to assume that he was related of the Akehursts of Beddingham. Sarah'a age is right (bap. 28 Jun 1752 at Beddingham) and she married John Henty on 10 Nov 1773 at Beddingham, just over one year after the birth of Richard. There doesn't seem to be another female Akehurst in that family that fits.
• Marriage*: Sarah Akehurst married John Henty on 10 November 1773 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 10 November 1773, her married name was Henty.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Joseph Akehurst dated 21 January 1792 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.³

Joseph Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Akehurst was baptized on 3 April 1757 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?)
• Marriage*: Joseph Akehurst married Mary Stephens, daughter of George Stephens and Mary Avery, on 16 May 1787 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, Mary a widow.²
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Joseph Akehurst dated 21 January 1792 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage License: Joseph Akehurst and Elizabeth (?) obtained a marriage licence on 21 May 1792 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Joseph is a widower, labourer, of West Firle; Elizabeth is a widow of West Firle. Sponsors: JA; John Mockett.²
• Marriage*: Joseph Akehurst married Elizabeth (?) on 21 May 1792 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, widower and widow; both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Robert Wisdom dated 25 September 1798 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B; (ESRO: PBT/2/1/10/481.)
• Anecdote*: Elizabeth was a beneficiary of the will of Robert Wisdom of St Thomas at Cliffe, sieve maker, made 25 Sep 1798, probate 6 Jun 1800:
  to Mary Cornwell, niece of late wife, £100; to John Smith Cornwell, son of Robert Cornwell of Mayfield, £20; to each of children of William and Ann Packham of Barcombe, £5; to nephew James Wisdom of Brighton, 1s; to each of children of said James Wisdom, £5; to niece Elizabeth wisdom, £50; to Mary, daughter of John and Mary Butcher, £5; to Joseph Akehurst of Firle and George Grantham of Lewes St Michael, his house and garden in St Thomas at Cliffe, in trust to sell for benefit of Elizabeth Akehurst, wife of Joseph Akehurst
  (ESRO: SAS/LEW 2.)
• Anecdote: Lease and release to use of Mr Akehurst
  Joseph Akehurst of West Firle, yeoman, and wife Elizabeth; George Grantham of Lewes, basket maker (both devisees in trust by will of Robert Wisdom); James Wisdom of Brighton, grocer, only son of James Wisdom, deceased, who was only brother of said Robert Wisdom that left issue (his brothers dying in his lifetime without issue) and as such heir at law of said Robert Wisdom; Samuel Dunstone of Lewes, Postmaster (a trustee of Joseph Akehurst); consideration of £5 paid by Joseph Akehurst to James Wisdom, and 5s each to Jospeh Akehurst, George Grantham and James Wisdom; house with garden in St Thomas at Cliffe, abutting to high Street on W, to Cliffe Hill on E, to house and garden of Thomas Davey on n, and to house and garden of edward Nutley and Caleb Nutley on s, late in tenure of said Robert Wisdom and now of john Butcher and formerly purchased by Robert Wisdom of Thomas Cruttenden
  (ESRO: SAS/LEW 3.)
• Occupation*: Joseph Akehurst was a yeoman in 1809.⁴
• Will*: Joseph Akehurst left a will made on 22 November 1809 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Joseph Akehurst, Yeoman of Beddingham, 1810
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/70/692; ESRO: SAS/LEW 4)
  Made: 22 Nov 1809
  Proved: 3 Feb 1810
  This is the last will and testament of me Joseph Akehurst of Westfirle in the county of Sussex yeoman. First I give unto my wife Elizabeth Akehurst all and every my assuages, lands, tenements, hereditaments and real estate both freehold and copyhold, to hold the same to her my said wife and her assigns for her natural life. And after her decease I give my freehold house with the appurtenances in the Cliff near Lewes in the said county unto Robert Ellman of Brightelmston in the said county and his heirs, charged with the payment of eighty pounds sterling apiece to his brother Thomas Ellman and his sister Mary Verrall or their respective executors or administrators within six months next after the death of my said wife. Also I give (after the decease of my said wife) my copyhold, assuage and garden with the appurtenances situate in Alfriston in the said county unto Richard Ford Akehurst of Beddingham in the said county and his heirs absolutely and I direct my executors to stand possessed of my personal estate in trust to permit my said wife to receive the interest and unusual produce thereof for her natural life and after her decease in trust to pay to Mary the wife of John Fuller of Westfirle aforesaid carrier order executors or administrators one hundred pounds sterling and upon further trust to pay all the residue of my personal estate unto my sister Frances the wife of William Stevens of Westfirle aforesaid yeoman and her executors and administrators and I appoint the said Robert Ellman and John Stevens of Westfirle aforesaid yeoman joint executors in trust of this my will In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty second day of Novemenber one thousand eight hundred and nine.
  Jos Akehurst
  Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Joseph Akehurst the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses.
  George Hoper Abrm Liney Chas Hollebone
  3rd February 1810 then was sworn Robert Ellman and John Stevens the joint executors in this will named to whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof sworn also that the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased do not amount in value unto one thousand pounds.
  By me E. R. Raynes
  (Transcribed by Domonic Motto.)⁵
  
• Death*: Joseph Akehurst died in December 1809 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, at age 52.
• Burial*: Joseph Akehurst was buried on 24 December 1809 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 3 February 1810 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Note: The Mary Fuller mentioned in the will is probably Mary Stephens who married John Fuller on 19 Jun 1787 at West Firle. She is yet to be placed in the family tree but is probably a daughter of Joseph Akehurst's first wife Mary Stephens, who was a widow when she married Joseph Akehurst.²

Frances Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Akehurst was baptized on 12 April 1767 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?)
• Marriage*: Frances Akehurst married William Stephens, son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Stephens, on 10 October 1787 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, William of Bishopstone. Banns read at West Firle and Bishopstone.²
• Married Name: As of 10 October 1787, her married name was Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: Frances Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Joseph Akehurst dated 21 January 1792 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.³
• Residence*: In 1841 Frances Akehurst and William Stephens lived at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, with sons Henry (40 years) and Alexander (35 years).⁴
• Residence: On 31 March 1851 Frances Akehurst and William Stephens lived at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Death*: Frances Akehurst died in 1855 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Frances Akehurst was buried on 16 December 1855 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, "89 years."⁶

John Henty

• Marriage*: John Henty married Sarah Akehurst, daughter of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?), on 10 November 1773 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹

William Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Stephens was baptized on 7 March 1762 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: William Stephens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stephens dated 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: William Stephens married Frances Akehurst, daughter of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?), on 10 October 1787 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, William of Bishopstone. Banns read at West Firle and Bishopstone.²
• Residence*: In 1841 William Stephens and Frances Akehurst lived at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, with sons Henry (40 years) and Alexander (35 years).³
• Residence: On 31 March 1851 William Stephens and Frances Akehurst lived at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death*: William Stephens died in 1854 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Stephens was buried on 8 October 1854 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, "93 years."⁵

Mary Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Stephens was baptized on 3 March 1729/30 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Stephens and Mary Avery.
• Marriage: Mary Stephens married Thomas Stephens, son of Walter Stephens and Anne Avis, on 18 October 1753 at Selmeston, Sussex, England^B, Mary of West Firle, Thomas of the same parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Stephens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stephens dated 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Mary Stephens is mentioned in the will of George Stephens dated 27 October 1778 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Marriage*: Mary Stephens married Joseph Akehurst, son of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?), on 16 May 1787 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, Mary a widow.²
• Married Name: As of 16 May 1787, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Mary Stephens died in 1790 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Stephens was buried on 8 July 1790 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.⁵

Elizabeth (?)

• Birth*: Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1770 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1777, her married name was Ellman.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married John Ellman, son of Robert Ellman and Mary Wisdom, circa 1777 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth (?) and Joseph Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 21 May 1792 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Joseph is a widower, labourer, of West Firle; Elizabeth is a widow of West Firle. Sponsors: JA; John Mockett.¹
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Joseph Akehurst, son of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?), on 21 May 1792 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, widower and widow; both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 21 May 1792, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth (?) is mentioned in the will of Robert Wisdom dated 25 September 1798 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B; (ESRO: PBT/2/1/10/481.)
• Anecdote*: Elizabeth was a beneficiary of the will of Robert Wisdom of St Thomas at Cliffe, sieve maker, made 25 Sep 1798, probate 6 Jun 1800:
  to Mary Cornwell, niece of late wife, £100; to John Smith Cornwell, son of Robert Cornwell of Mayfield, £20; to each of children of William and Ann Packham of Barcombe, £5; to nephew James Wisdom of Brighton, 1s; to each of children of said James Wisdom, £5; to niece Elizabeth wisdom, £50; to Mary, daughter of John and Mary Butcher, £5; to Joseph Akehurst of Firle and George Grantham of Lewes St Michael, his house and garden in St Thomas at Cliffe, in trust to sell for benefit of Elizabeth Akehurst, wife of Joseph Akehurst
  (ESRO: SAS/LEW 2.)
• Anecdote: Lease and release to use of Mr Akehurst
  Joseph Akehurst of West Firle, yeoman, and wife Elizabeth; George Grantham of Lewes, basket maker (both devisees in trust by will of Robert Wisdom); James Wisdom of Brighton, grocer, only son of James Wisdom, deceased, who was only brother of said Robert Wisdom that left issue (his brothers dying in his lifetime without issue) and as such heir at law of said Robert Wisdom; Samuel Dunstone of Lewes, Postmaster (a trustee of Joseph Akehurst); consideration of £5 paid by Joseph Akehurst to James Wisdom, and 5s each to Jospeh Akehurst, George Grantham and James Wisdom; house with garden in St Thomas at Cliffe, abutting to high Street on W, to Cliffe Hill on E, to house and garden of Thomas Davey on n, and to house and garden of edward Nutley and Caleb Nutley on s, late in tenure of said Robert Wisdom and now of john Butcher and formerly purchased by Robert Wisdom of Thomas Cruttenden
  (ESRO: SAS/LEW 3.)
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth (?) is mentioned in the will of Joseph Akehurst dated 22 November 1809 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²

Sophia Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sophia Akehurst was baptized on 25 February 1787 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, illegitiame daughter.¹
• She was the daughter of Frances Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Sophia Akehurst married Edward Carey, son of Daniel Carey and Constance Jarman, on 6 April 1804 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 6 April 1804, her married name was Carey.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Sophia Akehurst and Edward Carey lived at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Sophia Akehurst and Edward Carey lived at Broyle farm, Ringmer, Sussex, England.⁴
• Death*: Sophia Akehurst died on 9 March 1867 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, at age 80.
• Burial*: Sophia Akehurst was buried on 14 March 1867 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "82 years."⁵

Katherine Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Katherine Farmer was born circa 1575 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B; No baptism but mentioned in father's will.¹
• She was the daughter of Adam Farmer and Margery Coe.
• (Witness) Will: Katherine Farmer is mentioned in the will of Adam Farmer dated 11 April 1587 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Katherine Farmer married Robert Hoathly on 21 May 1597 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Robert HOTHLY.²
• Married Name: As of 21 May 1597, her married name was Hoathly.
• (Witness) Will: Katherine Farmer is mentioned in the will of Margery Coe dated 1 October 1615 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Denise Hodely

Parents:

• Baptism*: Denise Hodely was baptized on 1 February 1595/96 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Henry Hodely and Freezwella Castelin.
• Marriage License: Denise Hodely and Adam Farmer obtained a marriage licence on 10 December 1619 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Adam FARMAR, tailor of Rotherfield; Denise HODLY, widow, of the same parish. Sponsors: Adam FARMER; Jn SMYTHER /yeo Framfield.¹
• Marriage*: Denise Hodely married Adam Farmer, son of Adam Farmer and Margery Coe, on 20 December 1619 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 December 1619, her married name was Farmer.
• (Witness) Will: Denise Hodely is mentioned in the will of Adam Farmer dated 7 December 1641 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: Denise Hodely died in 1647 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Denise Hodely was buried on 21 October 1647 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "Dennis."⁴

Robert Hoathly

• Marriage*: Robert Hoathly married Katherine Farmer, daughter of Adam Farmer and Margery Coe, on 21 May 1597 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Robert HOTHLY.¹
• (Witness) Will: Robert Hoathly is mentioned in the will of Margery Coe dated 1 October 1615 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Coe

• Anecdote: John Coe has been identified only by the following document:
  Title: Award by independent arbitration
  Date: 18 Apr 1602
  ESRO: SAS/AB/344
  Description: Arbitrators: William Allfraye of Withyham, John Burges, John Staplye and Thomas Dyne of Rotherfield, yeomen
  Disputants: Thomas Bennett of Rotherfield, yeoman, and William Coe of Rotherfield
  the right, title, etc, to a certain way or lane between the lands of Thomas Bennett called Redgefeld, formerly Gabriell Alchorne's, and the lands of Thomas Bennett called Hilders, formerly William A Kente's, extending from the Queen's highway leading from Triblers Green in Rotherfield to certain parcels of freelands of William Coe, formerly lands of his father Richard Coe, and before his grandfather John Coe, in Rotherfield
  Award: William Coe may use the way for all purposes without interference from Thomas Bennett; Thomas Bennett may erect a gate or pair of bars on the same way but not to be wedged or fixed closed; hedges and ditches to remain where they have usually been; William Coe to pay Thomas Bennett five shillings as recompense for a 'supposed batterye to be done' by William Coe to Mary Bennett wife of Thomas Bennett; recriminations on old disputes to stop at once; the disputants to pay equally cost of this deed.
• Death*: John Coe died in 1547 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Coe was buried on 15 March 1548 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, John COOE.¹
• Anecdote*: This is the earliest COE burial at Rotherfield. It is followed by two children of Richard COE buried in 1579.¹

Richard Coe

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Coe was born circa 1535 at England.
• He was the son of John Coe.
• Anecdote*: Although Richard's baptism and marriage have not been found, Richard is mentioned in the will of Adam Farmer, made 1587, in which he is mentioned as Adam's brother-in-law. Adam Farmer married Margery Coe so Richard is assumed to be her brother.
  Richard's father is identified in the following document:
  John Coe has been identified only by the following document:
  Title: Award by independent arbitration
  Date: 18 Apr 1602
  ESRO: SAS/AB/344
  Description: Arbitrators: William Allfraye of Withyham, John Burges, John Staplye and Thomas Dyne of Rotherfield, yeomen
  Disputants: Thomas Bennett of Rotherfield, yeoman, and William Coe of Rotherfield
  the right, title, etc, to a certain way or lane between the lands of Thomas Bennett called Redgefeld, formerly Gabriell Alchorne's, and the lands of Thomas Bennett called Hilders, formerly William A Kente's, extending from the Queen's highway leading from Triblers Green in Rotherfield to certain parcels of freelands of William Coe, formerly lands of his father Richard Coe, and before his grandfather John Coe, in Rotherfield
  Award: William Coe may use the way for all purposes without interference from Thomas Bennett; Thomas Bennett may erect a gate or pair of bars on the same way but not to be wedged or fixed closed; hedges and ditches to remain where they have usually been; William Coe to pay Thomas Bennett five shillings as recompense for a 'supposed batterye to be done' by William Coe to Mary Bennett wife of Thomas Bennett; recriminations on old disputes to stop at once; the disputants to pay equally cost of this deed.¹
• Marriage*: Richard Coe married Margery (?) circa 1558 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Coe is mentioned in the will of Adam Farmer dated 11 April 1587 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Title: Bond in £200
  Date: 4 Oct 1596
  ESRO: SAS/AB/1254A
  Description: Richard Coe of Rotherfield, yeoman, to his son, William Coe of Rotherfield, husbandman
  [faded, conditions illegible].
• Anecdote: Title: Deed poll quitclaim
  Date: 9 Jan 1600
  ESRO: SAS/AB/343
  Description: Richard Coe of Rotherfield, yeoman, to his son William Coe of Rotherfield
  1 messuage near Maynards Gate, in which William Coe dwells, and all houses, barns, stables, buildings, gardens and orchards belonging
  2 a meadow (three acres) on the south end of the messuage
  3 half an acre of land on east side of a field called Shepenfield
  4 a toft with a barn and eight pieces of land called Waterhilles, Midlefeld, Rishecrofte, The Neckes, Phinnes Hall, Petfeld, Howcombe, and Rowecrofte, (40 acres) in Rotherfield, but reserving right to carry away four peads of wood a year during life of Richard Coe according to pair of indentures 3 Oct 1596.
• Will*: Richard Coe left a will made on 7 March 1607/8 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Richard Coe, Yeoman of Rotherfield, 1608
  ESRO: PBT/1/1/12/342B
  Made: 7 Mar 1607/08
  Proved: 28 Apr 1609
  In the name of God Amen the viith day of March in the yere of our lord God after the computation of the Church of England one Thousand Six hundred & Seven I Richard Coe of Retherfield in the County of Sussex yeoman being in perfect remembrance Thankes be geven to God therefore do make & declare this my last will & testamente in manner & forme followinge First & principally I will & bequeth my soule unto allmighty God my mercifull maker Saviour & Redeemer by whome & through whome I hope to have forgeveness of all my synnes & my body to the earth from whence it came & decently to be buryed when it shall please god Item I will unto the poore of the parishe of Retherfield to be bestowed at my buryall xs Item I will and bequeth unto John Coe my sonne one fetherbed and fether boulster ii pillowes one coverlet two blankets one payer of flaxen sheetes two payer of canvas sheetes one Joyned bedsted iii pewter platters iii pewter dishes & one Cubboard standing in my house at Barnedens & one brasse Candlesticke Item I geve & bequeth unto Margery Quoyfe & to Denis Quoyfe the daughters of William Quoyfe decesed & to every of them ten shillings apeece to be paid unto them & every of them by my executor hereafter named when they & every of them shall come to there severall ages of xxi yeres or be maryed which shall first happen Item I will & bequeth unto Elizabeth Collen my daughter Twenty shillings of lawfull money of England a yere & every yere during her natural life quarterly to be paid after my decease in manner & forme followinge That is to say xs thereof a yere & every yere during her life to be paid by Symon Coe my sonne his heirs executors administrators or assignes & the other xs a yere to be paid yerely during her life by my said sonne John Coe his heirs or assignes out of my messuage & freehold lands called Barnedens And my sonne Symon Coe his heirs executors administrators or assignes to begyn to pay vs the first quarter & my said sonne John Coe his heirs executors or assignes to pay vs the next quarter & so to contynew vs a quarter consequently one yere after an other during her life Item I will & bequeth unto the said Elizabeth Collen my daughter Ten shillings of like lawfull money of England to be paid unto her by my executor within one yere next after my decease Item I will & bequeth unto all & every of the children of the said Elizabeth my daughter & to each of them Ten shillings of like money to be paid unto them & every of them when they & every of them shall come to there severall ages of xxi yeres or be maryed which shall first happen by my executor or assignes hereafter named Item I will & bequeth unto Margery Russell my daughter xs to be paid unto her by my executor within one yere next after my decease Item I will & bequeth unto John Russell sonne of Nicholas Russell xs of like money to be paid unto him by my executor when he shall come to the age of xxi yeres or be maryed which shall first happen Item I geve unto Jesper Allchorne all such summes of money as he doth owe unto me And I geve & bequeth unto Dorothy Allchorne my daughter xs of like money to be paid unto her by my executor within one whole yere next after my decease Item I will & bequeth unto Richard Allchorne the sonne of Jesper Allchorne xxs of like money to be paid unto him by my sonne John Coe his heires or assignes out of my messuage lands & tenements called Barnedens when he shall come to the age of xxi yeres or be maryed which shall first happen Item I geve unto William Allchorne Nicholas Allchorne& Margery Allchorne the children of the said Jesper Allchorne & to every of them xs apeece to be paid unto them & every of them by my said sonne John Coe his heires & assignes out of my messuage lands & tenements called Barnedens when they & every of them shall come to there severall ages of xxi yeres or be maryed which shall first happen All the rest of my moveable goodes not before given & bequethed my debts first paid my legaces discharged & my funerall expenses performed I will & bequeth full & wholely unto Symon Coe my sonne whome I make my whole executor of this my present will & testament And I ordeyne & appoynte Jesper Allchorne & John Hosmer to be my trusty overseers of this my will And I geve to eache of them vis viiid apeece & there charges borne This is also the last will & testament of me the said Richard Coe made the day & yere first above written conserninge the disposition of my lands & tenements as followeth that is to say First I geve & bequeth unto Symon Coe my sonne & to Symon Coe his sonne all those my two messuages tenements barnes buildinges gardens orchards & all the lands & tenements there unto belonging scituate lyinge & beinge in Cranbrooke in the County of Kent To have & t hould to the said Symon Coe my sonne & his assignes for & during his natural life And after the decease of the said Symon my sonne then to the only use & behoofe of the said Symon Coe the younger his heires & assignes for ever Item I will & bequeth unto the said Symon Coe my sonne All those my twoe peces or parcells of Freehould land comonly called by the name of Pettfeilds scituate lyinge and being neere unto the mansion house of George Hilles in Retherfeild aforesaid To have & to hould to the said Symon my sonne & his assignes for & during his naturall life And after the decease of the said Symon my sonne Then I will & bequeth the said Twoe peeces or parcells of freehould land called Pettfeilds with thappurtenances unto the said Symon Coe the younger sonne of the said Symon Coe my sonne & to his heires & assignes for ever Item I will & bequeth unto John Coe my sonne & to his heires & assignes for ever All those my freehould lands & tenements called Barnedens together also with all the houses barnes buildinges there upon bilte & also all the orchards gardens closes easements & comoditites with thappurtenances there unto belonginge scituate lying & being in Retherfield aforesaid To have & to hould to the said John Coe his heirs & assignes for ever Item I will & my trew meaneinge is if eny of the severall giftes & legaces before by me geven & bequethed to be paid out of the said messuage & freehould lands called Barnedens be not paid unto such persons & at such severall tymes as I have willed the same to be paid accordinge to the trew meaninge of this my presente will Then I will & my trew meaninge is That it shall & may be lawfull to & for the said Elizabeth Collen Richard Allchorne William Allchorne Nicholas Allchorne & Margery Allchorne & theire assignes severally & every of them into all & singular the said mesuage lands & tenements with thappurtenances called Barnedens & into ever parte thereof to enter & distryene & the distresse & distresses then & there …. found & taken lawfully from thence to leade drive beare & carry away & it & them to ympound deteyn keepe in his her or there severall custodies untill they & every of them be fully paid there several giftes to them & every of them by me willed to be paid out of the said messuage & lands called Barnedens Together with all losses & expenses by that occacion had & susteyned And for the better confirmacion of this my will I have hereunto sett my hand & seale The marke of Richard Coe These beinge witnesses John Catt Rob^t Marchant John Hosmer scriptor Law^r Jackson
  Probatum Coram magistro Willmo Inians Presbitero Artium magistro Surrogato etc Vicesimo octavo die Aprilis Anno domini millesimo secxcentesimo nono Juramento Simonis Coe filii naturalis et legitime dicti defuncti ac Executoris etc Cui Commissa fuit Administracio bonorum etc de bene et fideliter administrando etc ad sancta etc Jurato
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell February 2018.)
• Death*: Richard Coe died in 1609 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Coe was buried on 16 April 1609 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 April 1609 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: Title: Copy of court roll, manor of Barkham
  Date: 19 Jul 1609
  ESRO: SAS/AB/1460
  Description: Presentment of death of Richard Coe and admission of his eldest son William Coe
  1 croft of land called Shepynfeld, two-and-half acres assart, de Smalegrove
  2 3 pieces of assart land, de Smalegrove, 10 acres; one-and-quarter rod, called Forrest meade, Mydelfeld and Grenefeld, in Rotherfield
  3 a croft, 3 acres assart in Rotherfield, once Cheseman's.

Dorothy Coe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Dorothy Coe was baptized on 20 December 1562 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Coe and Margery (?)
• Marriage*: Dorothy Coe married Jasper Alchorne, son of Thomas Alchorne, on 14 December 1590 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 14 December 1590, her married name was Alchorne.
• (Witness) Will: Dorothy Coe is mentioned in the will of Richard Coe dated 7 March 1607/8 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Dorothy Coe died in 1609 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Dorothy Coe was buried on 22 September 1609 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Jasper."⁴

Elizabeth Coe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Coe was baptized on 30 April 1565 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Coe and Margery (?)
• Married Name: As of circa 1590, her married name was Collen.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Coe married (?) Collen circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Coe is mentioned in the will of Richard Coe dated 7 March 1607/8 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Coe is mentioned in the will of John Coe dated 30 April 1610 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Simon Coe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Simon Coe was baptized on 15 September 1569 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Coe and Margery (?)
• Marriage*: Simon Coe married Margaret Symons on 21 May 1599 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Simon Coe is mentioned in the will of Richard Coe dated 7 March 1607/8 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: Title: Conveyance for £280
  Date: 20 Feb 1610
  ESRO: ACC 3402/8/13/1/6
  Description: George Hilles of Maresfield, yeoman, to Anthony Snatt of Rotherfield, yeoman
  1 messuage called Sandhill with barns, buildings and 12 acres of land at Sandhill in Rotherfield (N, W: road from Jarvis Brook to Hastingford; S: lands of Simon Coe called Petfelds, W: lands of Simon Coe; E: lands of Henry Fermor, gent; N: road from Wetreede Corner to Sandhill)
  2 three pieces of customary land of the manor of Rotherfield called The Deane Petwall, Spolletts Petts and Smythfeld, of which:
  The Deane Petwall and Spolletts Petts (7 acres) are bondland being half a swine and 3 acres of the farthing of Drake (N, E: road from Jarvis Brook to Wetrede corner; S: road from Wetrede Corner to Sandhills, W: road from Sandhills to Jarvis Brook, N: Shotters Croft)
  Smithfield (9 acres) is bondland being one swine of the farthing of Malletts (W: road from Jarvis Brook to Wetreede Corner; S: lands called Longleighe; E, N: lands late Henry Bocher called The Drake)
  warranty against the acts of GH's father George Hilles
  Witnesses: John Crypes, William Snatt, Thomas Burges, John ..., Edward Lucke.
• (Witness) Will: Simon Coe is mentioned in the will of John Coe dated 30 April 1610 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Occupation*: Simon Coe was a weaver in 1619.
• Will*: Simon Coe left a will made on 24 July 1619 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Symon Coe of Rotherfield, 1619
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/17/25A)
  Made: 24 July 1619
  Proved: 4 Sep 1619
  In the name of God Amen the xxiiiith day of July in Anno domini 1619 I Symon Coe of Retherfeld in the County of Sussex beinge sicke in body but of good and perfecte Remembrance thankes be geven to Allmighty God therefore doe make & declare this my last will & testament in manner & forme followinge That is to say First & principally I will & bequeth my soule unto Almighty God my mercifull maker Saviour & Redeemer by whome & through whome I hope to have forgevenes of all my synnes & my body to the earth from whence it came & decently to be buried where it shall please god Item I will & bequeth unto the poore people of Retherfeld x^s Item I will & bequeath unto William Coe my sonne all my loomes slayes & weavers tackling Item I will & bequeth unto Mary Coe my daughter Fifty shillings to be paid unto her or to her heires or assignes when she shall come to her age of xxi^ti yeres or at the day of her marriage which shall first happen Item I will unto the said Mary a payer of sheetes Item I will & bequeth unto Margery Coe Jane Coe & Alice Coe my daughters Fifty shillings a peece to be paid unto them & every of them there heires or assignes at there severall ages of xxi^ti yeres or at there dayes of marriage which shall first happen Item I geve unto eache & every of my said three youngest daughters before named one payer of sheetes a peece And if it happen any of my said fower daughters to dye before her porcion shalbe due to be paid without heires of there bodies & unmarried Then I will her porcion so deceaseinge unto the survivor or survivors of them to be equally devided betweene them All which some & sommes of money before by me willed shalbe well & trewly payd by my executrix or her assignes Item I will unto Symon Coe my sonne one Joyned bedsted standinge in the Inner Chamber & a Joyned chest of beech Item I will & bequeth unto William Coe my sonne one Joyned bedsted in the outer chamber All the rest of my mooveable goods not before geven & bequethed my debts first paid my legaces discharged & my funerall expences performed I will & bequeth unto Margarett my wife whome I make my sole executrix And I do make ordaine & appointe John Weston & John Hosmer Senr to be my overseers of this my will & I geve unto eache of them vi^s viii^d apeece & all there expenses & charges to be borne by my executrix which they or any of them shalbe att in or about eny busines conserninge my will
  This is also the last will & testamente of me the said Simon Coe made the day & yere above specifiede touching & conserninge the disposition of my lands Item I will & bequeth unto Symon Coe my Sonne & to his heires for ever all that my peece or parcell of Customary lands with thappurtenances beinge one swine of Coppihould land of the farthinge of Mallette lyinge in Retherfeld aforesaid uppon condicion that the said Symon Coe my sonne his heires or assignes shall well & trewly pay or cause to be paid for the said swyne of land unto Mary Coe Margery Coe Jane Coe & Alice Coe my daughters the some of Forty pounds of lawfull money of England at or in the Church porche of Retherfeld that is to say to eache of them x^li a peece in manner & forme following viz unto the said Mary Coe or her assignes v^li thereof within the first yere next after my decease at the place aforesaid And other v^li thereof unto the said Mary or her assignes within the second yere next after my decease at the place aforesaid And unto the said Margery Coe other v^li thereof within the third yere next after my decease at the place aforesaid And also unto the said Margery Coe or her assignes other v^li thereof within the fowerth yere next after my decease at the place aforesaid And also unto the said Jane Coe or her assignes other v^li thereof within the Fift yere next after my decease at the place aforesaid And unto the said Jane Coe or her assignes other v^li thereof within the sixt yere next after my decease And also unto the said Alice Coe or her assignes v^li thereof within the seaventh yere next after my decease And also unto the said Alice Coe or her assignes other v^li thereof within the eight yere next after my decease in full payment of the said some of Forty pounds And if any of my said fower daughters doe happen to dye before her porcion be due to be paid without an heire of there body & unmarryed Then I will her porcion so deceaseinge unto the survivors of them to be equally devided between them And for the better confirmacion hereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale these being wittnesses John Hosmer Christopher Hider his marke Rob^t Marchante his marke Symon Coes marke
  Probatum Coram magistro Willimo Inians Presbitero Surrogato etc quarto die Septembris Anno domini millesimo sexcentesimo decimo nono Juramento Margarete Coe Relicte dicti defuncti et Executricis etc Cui Commissa fuit Administracio Bonorum etc de bene et fideliter administrando etc ad sancta etc iurate
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell April 2018)
  Notes: Slay = the handboard of a loom; A swine is a measurement of land.
• Death*: Simon Coe died in August 1619 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, at age 49.
• Burial*: Simon Coe was buried on 24 August 1619 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 4 September 1619 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

John Coe

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Coe was baptized on 25 November 1576 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Coe and Margery (?)
• (Witness) Will: John Coe is mentioned in the will of Richard Coe dated 7 March 1607/8 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will*: John Coe left a will made on 30 April 1610 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Symon Coe, brother, lands & tenements called Romdens in Rotherfield and then
  Symon Coe his son & heir
  William Coe, brother, five pounds
  Richard Coe, Patience Coe, Margery Coe, John Coe, Mary Coe the children of William Coe each forty shillings
  John Coe son of William Coe twenty shillings
  Elizabeth Coe, sister, ten shillings a year out of my lands called Romden
  The children of the said Elizabeth eight pounds each at their age of 21 years
  Margery Qoife, Denise Qoife three pounds each
  William Qoife their brother twenty shillings
  William Alchorne, Nicholas Alchorne, Margery Alchorne three pounds each.
  Jasper Alchorne twenty shillings
  Margery Russell my sister, five pounds
  her children twenty shillings each
  Elizabeth Alchorne ten shillings
  Margery Coe, William Coe and Jane Coe children of Symon Coe my brother, forty shillings each
  Symon Coe, brother, executor
  William Coe, brother, and Anthony Snatt overseers.
• Death*: John Coe died in 1610 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Coe was buried on 2 May 1610 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated in May 1610 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Anne Coe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Coe was baptized on 14 September 1579 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Coe and Margery (?)
• Death*: Anne Coe died in October 1579 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Coe was buried on 3 October 1579 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Richard."²

Richard Coe

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Coe was born circa 1558 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Richard Coe and Margery (?)
• Death*: Richard Coe died in 1579 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Coe was buried on 27 November 1579 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of Richard."¹

Margaret Symons

• Marriage*: Margaret Symons married Simon Coe, son of Richard Coe and Margery (?), on 21 May 1599 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 21 May 1599, her married name was Coe.
• (Witness) Will: Margaret Symons is mentioned in the will of Simon Coe dated 24 July 1619 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²