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John Hayler

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Hayler was baptized on 19 May 1730 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Hayler and Ann Jupp.
• Anecdote*: This baptism is not in the SFHG baptism Index.
• Marriage License*: John Hayler and Mary Collins obtained a marriage licence on 4 December 1760 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John of Pulborough, 31 years and Mary of Pulborough 21 years.²
• Marriage*: John Hayler married Mary Collins on 7 December 1760 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: John Hayler died in 1814 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Hayler was buried on 26 January 1814 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.³

Mary Collins

• Birth*: Mary Collins was born circa 1739 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Mary Collins and John Hayler obtained a marriage licence on 4 December 1760 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John of Pulborough, 31 years and Mary of Pulborough 21 years.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Collins married John Hayler, son of John Hayler and Ann Jupp, on 7 December 1760 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 7 December 1760, her married name was Hayler.

John Hayler

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Hayler was baptized on 31 October 1762 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Hayler and Mary Collins.
• Death*: John Hayler died in 1822 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Hayler was buried on 2 August 1822 at Pulborough, Sussex, England^B.

John Farrant

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Farrant was baptized on 28 June 1778 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Francis Farrant and Mary Duffil.
• Marriage: John Farrant married Elizabeth Smith on 5 November 1798 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²

Francis Farrant

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis Farrant was baptized on 9 October 1746 at St Mary's, Barcombe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Robert Farrant and Anne Harfield.
• Marriage*: Francis Farrant married Mary Duffil on 14 May 1770 at Stanmer, Sussex, England^B, DUFFEL.²
• Death*: Francis Farrant died in 1807 at Sussex, England.

Mary Duffil

• Marriage*: Mary Duffil married Francis Farrant, son of Robert Farrant and Anne Harfield, on 14 May 1770 at Stanmer, Sussex, England^B, DUFFEL.¹
• Married Name: As of 14 May 1770, her married name was Farrant.

Robert Farrant

• Marriage*: Robert Farrant married Anne Harfield on 5 June 1734 at Fleet Prison, London, England, Robert a labourer of Barcombe; Ann of Fletching.¹
• Death*: Robert Farrant died in 1756 at Barcombe, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Farrant was buried on 22 October 1756 at St Mary's, Barcombe, Sussex, England^B.²

Anne Harfield

• Marriage*: Anne Harfield married Robert Farrant on 5 June 1734 at Fleet Prison, London, England, Robert a labourer of Barcombe; Ann of Fletching.¹
• Married Name: As of 5 June 1734, her married name was Farrant.

John Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 16 October 1785 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Breach and Sarah Wright.
• Marriage*: John Breach married Sarah Banfield, daughter of Samuel Banfield and Sarah Newnham, on 19 May 1803 at Steyning, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: John Breach died in 1859 at Steyning, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Breach was buried on 15 October 1859 at St Andrew & St Cuthman's, Steyning, Sussex, England^B, "age 83 years."³

John Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 9 December 1688 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: John Breach married Sarah Bennet on 1 May 1716 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: John Breach married Sarah West on 7 October 1736 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Piddinghoe; Sarah KEWELL of the same parish.²
• Death*: John Breach died in 1749 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Breach was buried on 11 November 1749 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B.

Sarah Bennet

• Marriage*: Sarah Bennet married John Breach, son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 1 May 1716 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 1 May 1716, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Sarah Bennet died on 8 May 1735 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.²
• Burial*: Sarah Bennet was buried on 11 May 1735 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B.²

Sarah West

• Marriage*: Sarah West married Thomas Kewell on 18 October 1728 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 18 October 1728, her married name was Kewell.
• Marriage*: Sarah West married John Breach, son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 7 October 1736 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Piddinghoe; Sarah KEWELL of the same parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 7 October 1736, her married name was Breach.
• Marriage*: Sarah West married Harman Parsons on 16 November 1750 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, Sarah of Piddinghoe; Harman of Litlington.¹
• Married Name: As of 16 November 1750, her married name was Parsons.
• Death*: Sarah West died in 1751 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah West was buried on 12 January 1751 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Breach was born on 18 April 1737 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah West.
• Baptism: Ann Breach was baptized on 24 April 1737 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Ann Breach died in 1770 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Breach was buried on 25 March 1770 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: The following will makes a bequest to Ann Breach's three illegitimate children Anne (b. 1759), John (b. 1760) and Elizabeth (b. 1768) who all now have the surname BEAN. The testator, Elizabeth Bean (nee Wood) was wife to Henry Bean. They married 19 Mar 1750/51 at Bishopstone (Henry of Seaford). It is possible that one of her sons is the father of the illegitimate children or that they were adopted. It may be that Ann Breach was in a relationship with on of the BEAN family but for some reason they could not marry (for example, for social reasons if Anne was a servant).
  Title: Office Copy of Will of ELIZABETH BEAN of Seaford, widow
  Date: 13 Feb 1772
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: SAS/DD 227
  Description:
  Devise to son John Bean of a piece of ground late part of a plot in Seaford containing in length 82ft. and in breadth 42ft
  To son Henry Bean two warehouses and a house, stable and appurtenances in Bishopstone. Also to said Henry a lighter or barge
  To grandson Henry Bean, youngest son of late son William £25. To granddaughter Ann Bean, eldest daughter of son Henry £25 and also wearing apparel &c. and specified household effects
  Residue of household effects to said sons John and Henry
  Devise to said son Henry Bean and to JOHN BEAN of Litlington, gent., of a house, stables, 2 gardens and the remainder of the plot of ground not given to son John Bean in Seaford in the occupation of the Rev. Mr. Williams In trust for sale
  The proceeds of sale to be disposed of, as to a half to the said Henry Bean and the other half to be invested and the interest received by son John Bean until Ann Bean the natural daughter of Ann Breach late of Seaford, singlewoman deceased., should attain 21
  When said Ann Bean attains 21 the said half to be divided between the said Ann Bean and John Bean and Elizabeth Bean other natural children of the said Ann Breach in each case at 21
  Residue of personal estate, half to son Henry Bean and the other half to Trustees for the benefit of said natural children
  House at Seaford charged with payment of legacies if personal estate not sufficient
  Executors: said son Henry Bean and John Bean of Litlington
  Proved at Lewes, 11 July, 1772
  Signature, W. Raynes, Dep. Regr
  Creator(s): Drake and Lee of Lewes, solicitors.

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Breach was born on 15 March 1738/39 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah West.
• Baptism: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 18 March 1738/39 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: John Breach was born on 13 January 1719/20 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Sarah Bennet.
• Baptism: John Breach was baptized on 17 January 1719/20 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: John Breach died on 17 January 1720 at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Breach was buried on 18 January 1719/20 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B, "a young child of John & Sarah (buried in woollen.)²"

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 1 January 1745/46 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah West.
• Anecdote*: Mary is considered to have married the widower John Cousens at Litlington in 1775 as this is where her mother lived when she remarried in 1750 after John Breach died in 1749.
• Marriage: Mary Breach married John Cousens on 7 May 1775 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B, John would have been a widower.²
• Married Name: As of 7 May 1775, her married name was Cousens.
• Anecdote*: John and Mary had four children all baptised in Litlington between 1775 and 1785. John had eight children in his previous marriage (two baptised at Alfriston and the rest at Litlington.)¹
• Death*: Mary Breach died circa 1790 at Sussex, England.

Sarah Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Breach was baptized on 19 June 1748 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah West.

Harman Parsons

• Marriage*: Harman Parsons married Sarah West on 16 November 1750 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, Sarah of Piddinghoe; Harman of Litlington.¹

John Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 10 December 1760 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B, illegitimate.¹
• He was the son of John Bean and Ann Breach.
• Anecdote*: There is another baptism of a John Breach son of Anne Breach on 11 May 1761 at Seaford St Leonard with the notation "R/C". Could this be a second baptism for the same person?
• Name Variation: As of 1770, John Breach was also known as John Bean.

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Breach was born circa 1752 at Sussex, England; illegitimate.
• She was the daughter of Ann Hildrop.
• Baptism: Mary Breach was baptized on 20 July 1755 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B, illegitimate.¹

John Cousens

• Birth*: John Cousens was born circa 1738 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Cousens married Frances Gallop on 5 June 1759 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, John of Litlington; Frances of this parish.¹
• Marriage*: John Cousens married Mary Breach, daughter of John Breach and Sarah West, on 7 May 1775 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B, John would have been a widower.¹
• Anecdote*: John and Mary had four children all baptised in Litlington between 1775 and 1785. John had eight children in his previous marriage (two baptised at Alfriston and the rest at Litlington.)²
• Marriage*: John Cousens married Eleanor Webb on 30 April 1792 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B, John a widower; Eleanor a widow.¹
• Occupation*: John Cousens was the parish clerk in 1802 at Litlington, England.³
• Death*: John Cousens died in 1802 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Cousens was buried on 29 May 1802 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B, "64 years old."³

Nicholas Breach

Parents:

• Birth: Nicholas Breach was born in 1662 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Nicholas Breach was baptized on 21 December 1662 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.
• Marriage*: Nicholas Breach married Elizabeth (?) circa 1682 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: Nicholas Breach died in 1705 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.²
• Burial*: Nicholas Breach was buried on 17 April 1705 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth (?)

• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Nicholas Breach, son of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar, circa 1682 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1682, her married name was Breach.

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Breach was baptized on 16 July 1637 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Breach and Elizabeth Barnett.
• Marriage*: Thomas Breach married Clemence Fryar, daughter of Nicholas Fryar and Elizabeth Merike, on 30 May 1661 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: Thomas's first wife Clemence died in 1681 and was buried 7 Jul 1681 at Eastbourne. She appears to have died as a result of childbirth as their son Michael was buried the same day.
• Marriage*: Thomas Breach married Susanna Ashdown circa 1685 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: The date of marriage in the SFHG marriage index is 1 Jul 1681 but this cannot be correct as Thomas's first wife Clemence was buried 6 days later on 7 Jul 1681. The date needs to be verified in the original records, only the transcript has been checked. Until this is resolved, this second marriage needs to be treated with caution. Susanna may have been a widow. There are no Breach baptisms at East Dean before 1700.
• Death*: Thomas Breach died in 1709 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Breach was buried on 11 June 1709 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "very poor."³

Clemence Fryar

Parents:

• Birth*: Clemence Fryar was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Fryar and Elizabeth Merike.
• Marriage*: Clemence Fryar married Thomas Breach, son of William Breach and Elizabeth Barnett, on 30 May 1661 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 30 May 1661, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Clemence Fryar died in July 1681 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Clemence Fryar was buried on 7 July 1681 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas", buried with son Michael.^2,3
• Anecdote*: Clemence was buried the same day as her son Michael. She would have died due to childbirth (she had twins Michael & Sarah baptised just days before she was buried, neither twin survived).

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Breach was baptized on 15 November 1683 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Death*: Thomas Breach died in November 1683 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Breach was buried on 20 November 1683 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B, "son of Nicholas & Elizabeth (bap 15th.)²"

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Breach was baptized on 6 December 1697 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Anecdote*: Another candidate for the Thomas Breach who married Mary Pritchard is Thomas Breach bap. 8 Apr 1688 at Arlington, son of John Breach and Elizabeth.
• Marriage*: Thomas Breach married Mary Pritchard, daughter of John Pritchard and Jane (?), on 29 September 1728 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, surname PRITCHAT.²
• Death*: Thomas Breach died in 1748 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Breach was buried on 14 August 1748 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.³

Nicholas Breach

Nicholas Brech [Breach] signature 1747.

Parents:

• Baptism*: Nicholas Breach was baptized on 12 January 1684/85 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: Nicholas Breach married Jane Bodel, daughter of Abraham Bodel and Mary Diplicke, on 4 April 1708 at Friston, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: Nicholas's first wife Jane appears to have died c1713 although a burial record has not been found.
• Marriage*: Nicholas Breach married Mary Pelham on 19 June 1716 at Hollington, Sussex, England^B, Nicholas of Friston.²
• Occupation*: Nicholas Breach was a gardener in 1747.
• Will*: Nicholas Breach left a will made on 5 April 1747 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Nicholas Brech [Breach] of East Dean, Gardener 1760
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/60/214)
  Made: 5 April 1747
  Probate: 5 June 1760
  Familysearch: Film no: 1886025, image: 383
  In the name of God amen I Nicholas Brech of Eastdeane in the County of Sussex, Gardener being in good Health and of sound and perfect mind and memory / Praised be Almighty God for the same / do make this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking and making void all former Wills by me made And first and Principally I recommend my soul unto Almighty God hopeing and assuredly believing in and through the Merits Death and Passion of my Blessed Saviour Jesus Christ to have free Pardon and Forgiveness of all my Sins and everlasting life And as for my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Exexutrix hereinafter named. And my Will is that all my just Debts Funerall Charges and the Probate of this my Will shall be first paid and discharged And after payment thereof I do hereby give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my Goods Chattells Rights Credits and Personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever unto my Dear and Loving Wife Mary And I do hereby make her sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament In Testimony whereof I the said Nicholas Brech the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in one Sheet of Paper sett my hand and seal the fifth day of April in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty seven.
  Signed Sealed Published and
  Declared by the above named Nicholas
  Brech the Testator and for his last
  Will and Testament in the Presence of us
  who subscribed our Names as witnesses
  thereto in his Presence
  Nic Gilbert
  E Acton
  Signed nic brech
  
  5th June 1760
  Then was sworn Mary Brech
  the only Executrix in this Will
  named To whom was committed
  the Burthen of the Execution
  thereof By Us
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, January 2018.)
  
• Anecdote: Note that Mary made her own will in 1763 and left her estate to her Pelham relatives at Little Horsted. She died at Buxted.
• Death*: Nicholas Breach died in 1760 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Nicholas Breach was buried on 1 April 1760 at St Mary, Buxted, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 5 June 1760 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.³