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Richard Breach

Parents:

• Birth: Richard Breach was born in 1686 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Richard Breach was baptized on 28 November 1686 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: Richard Breach married Elizabeth Baker on 30 October 1716 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Richard Breach died in 1743 at Sussex, England.

Anne Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Breach was baptized on 14 March 1700/1 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Death*: Anne Breach died in 1711 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Breach was buried on 9 November 1711 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Nicholas of Bourne."²

Jane Bodel

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Bodel was baptized on 8 May 1687 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Abraham Bodel and Mary Diplicke.
• Marriage*: Jane Bodel married Nicholas Breach, son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 4 April 1708 at Friston, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 4 April 1708, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Jane Bodel died circa 1713 at Sussex, England.

Mary Pelham

• Marriage*: Mary Pelham married Nicholas Breach, son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 19 June 1716 at Hollington, Sussex, England^B, Nicholas of Friston.¹
• Married Name: As of 19 June 1716, her married name was Breach.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Pelham is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Breach dated 5 April 1747 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Probate: Mary Pelham witnessed the probate of the estate of Nicholas Breach on 5 June 1760 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.²
• Will*: Mary Pelham left a will made on 25 July 1763 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Mary Breach, Widow of Buxted, 1765
  (ESRO: PBT 2/1/8/285)
  Made: 25 Jul 1763
  Probate: 5 April 1765
  Familysearch: Film no: 1067011, image: 151
  This is the last Will and Testament of me Mary Breach of Buxted in the County of Sussex widow hereby revoking all former wills of me made I give and bequeath to my Kinswoman Lucy Pelham daughter of my Nephew John Pelham of the parish of Little Horsted in the said County all my Goods Chattells and personal Estate which I shall be possessed of at the time of my death after all my Debts and funeral Expences are paid Or if she dies without lawful issue I then in the same manner give and bequeath to her younger Sister Mary Pelham all my said Goods Chattells and personal Estate as before I do hereby make and constitute her Lucy Pelham sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament or in case she dies without lawful issue I make and constitute her Sister Mary Pelham sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament In Testimony whereof I the said Mary Breach have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty three. This is the Mark X and Seal of Mary Breach the Testatrix. Signed sealed published and declared by the said Mary Breach the Testatrix as her last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have subscribed our names as Witnesses thereto Jos Wright John Turner
  The Will of Mary Breach late of Buxted within the Deaconry of South Malling in the County of Sussex widow deceased was proved the fifth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and sixty five before the Reverend Mr Edward Lund Clerk surrogate and so forth upon the oath of Lucy Pelham Spinster sole Executrix in the said Will named.
  Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, January 2018
  NOTES: Lucia and Mary Pelham were the daughters of John Pelham and Mary Moon married 7 Apr 1734 at Withyham, Sussex (Mary Moon of Little Horsted). Both were baptized at Little Horsted (1737 and 1749 respectively).
• Death*: Mary Pelham died in 1765 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Pelham was buried on 4 April 1765 at St Mary, Buxted, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 5 April 1765 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.⁴

Elizabeth Baker

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Baker married Richard Breach, son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 30 October 1716 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 30 October 1716, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Elizabeth Baker died in 1780 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Baker was buried on 19 March 1780 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B, "an ancient widow."²

Mary Pritchard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Pritchard was baptized on 24 May 1705 at Chailey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pritchard and Jane (?)
• Marriage*: Mary Pritchard married Thomas Breach, son of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 29 September 1728 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, surname PRITCHAT.²
• Married Name: As of 29 September 1728, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Mary Pritchard died in 1756 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Pritchard was buried on 26 May 1756 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, "widow."³

William Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Breach was baptized on 29 March 1717 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B, Mother's name not given.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Breach and Mary Pelham.

Susan Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Breach was baptized on 6 December 1685 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Susanna Ashdown.
• Death*: Susan Breach died in 1687 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susan Breach was buried in November 1687 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, only month and year given.²

Sarah Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Breach was baptized on 26 August 1688 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Susanna Ashdown.
• Death*: Sarah Breach died in 1691 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Breach was buried on 23 March 1691 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "infant."²

John Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 23 February 1689/90 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Susanna Ashdown.
• Marriage*: John Breach married Mary Moor on 5 January 1720/21 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: John Breach died in 1756 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Breach was buried on 23 June 1756 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "smallpox."²

Katherine Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Katherine Breach was baptized on 12 March 1692/93 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Susanna Ashdown.

John Breach

Parents:

• Baptism: John Breach was baptized on 29 March 1711 at St Mary the Virgin, Friston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Birth*: John Breach was born on 29 March 1711 at Friston, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Nicholas Breach and Jane Bodel.

Richard Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Breach was born on 17 August 1717 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism: Richard Breach was baptized on 18 August 1717 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Breach and Elizabeth Baker.
• Marriage*: Richard Breach married Elizabeth Copper, daughter of Thomas Copper and Elizabeth Cooper, on 16 November 1741 at Hailsham, Sussex, England, Richard of "Wilington"; Elizabeth of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: Quote from a document held at ESRO (SAS/B 782):
  "a messuage or tenement and 2 roods of land in Wannock in Jevington in the tenure of Richard Breach, bounding to lands late Marten's, E., lands late of Robert Rochester, gent., S. and W. and to Wannock Green, N"
  Also (ESRO: SAS/B 783):
  "A messuage or tenement and 2 roods of land in Wannock in Jevington in the occupation of Richard Breach, which premises the said William Hyland and his wife Mary and Elizabeth Maynard, widow, had lately mortgaged to the said Walter Augur for £35."

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Breach was born on 8 May 1720 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Richard Breach and Elizabeth Baker.
• Baptism: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 15 May 1720 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Breach married Richard Harmer on 3 June 1751 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Alciston.²
• Married Name: As of 3 June 1751, her married name was Harmer.

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 1 March 1690/91 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt BRECH in index.¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Breach married Peter Piddlesden on 22 September 1713 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 22 September 1713, her married name was Piddlesden.

Peter Piddlesden

• Marriage*: Peter Piddlesden married Elizabeth Breach, daughter of Nicholas Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 22 September 1713 at Litlington, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Moor

• Marriage*: Mary Moor married John Breach, son of Thomas Breach and Susanna Ashdown, on 5 January 1720/21 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 5 January 1720/21, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Mary Moor died in 1756 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Moor was buried on 26 June 1756 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "widow (smallpox.)²"

Jane Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Breach was baptized on 4 May 1665 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.
• Death*: Jane Breach died in 1666 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Breach was buried on 15 February 1666 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas & Clemence."²

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 24 November 1666 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.
• Death*: Elizabeth Breach died in November 1666 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Breach was buried on 28 November 1666 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas & Clemence."²

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 19 April 1668 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.

John Breach

Parents:

• Birth: John Breach was born in 1666 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 5 October 1666 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Susanna (?)
• (Witness) Will: John Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: John Breach married Mary Shoesmith on 8 July 1690 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Anecdote*: John's wife Mary appears to have died as a result of childbirth. She was buried some weeks after a Susan Breach was buried. No baptism has been found for Susan and it is assumed that she was Mary's daughter.
• Marriage: John Breach married Elizabeth (?) circa 1692 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: John Breach died in 1747 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Breach was buried on 20 April 1747 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "Senior."⁵

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 24 July 1672 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.
• Marriage*: Mary Breach married John Verrall on 6 May 1701 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, alias FEARALL.²
• Married Name: As of 6 May 1701, her married name was Verrall.

Ann Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Breach was baptized on 18 October 1674 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.

Judith Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Judith Breach was baptized on 3 September 1676 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.
• Marriage*: Judith Breach married William Paine on 20 July 1704 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, William Paine/Payne is a fisherman. Note that there is also a marriage record on the same day at Friston.²
• Married Name: As of 20 July 1704, her married name was Paine.

Jane Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Breach was baptized on 6 April 1678 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.

Michael Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Michael Breach was baptized on 28 June 1681 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.
• Death*: Michael Breach died in July 1681 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Michael Breach was buried on 7 July 1681 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas."²
• Anecdote*: Michael was buried the same day as his mother.²

John Breach

• Birth*: John Breach was born circa 1720 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Breach married Elizabeth Petit, daughter of William Petit and Elizabeth Jenner, on 17 August 1745 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Breach was baptized on 2 June 1723 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Mary Moor.
• Marriage*: Thomas Breach married Mary Denham, daughter of John Denman and Mary Stretton, on 9 June 1756 at Bexhill, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Eastbourne.²
• Anecdote*: This may be for this Thomas Breach:
  Counterpart of Lease. Date: 8 Aug 1761
  (ESRO: SAS/DD 395)
  By the same lords to THOMAS BREACH of Eastbourne, shopkeeper, of a small piece of land (then covered with stone beach) lying a small distance on the E. to the stable and premises in the occupation of Richard Simpson at or near the Stade of Eastbourne, containing in length 100 ft. and in breadth towards the Sea 72 fts, being part of the waste or demesne of the manor of Eastbourne, whereon it was agreed the said Thomas Breach would build a house or warehouse before 29 Sep., 1762
  Term 41 years; rent 22d
  Witnesses:- Nath. Bailey, William Burgess
  Creator(s): Drake and Lee of Lewes, solicitors.
• Anecdote: 23 Aug 1765: Bastardy bond binding Thomas Breach of Eastbourne, shopkeeper. Description: Bound in £100 for the support of the daughter (born around 11 Aug in Uckfield) to Elizabeth Thomas, singlewoman (ESRO: PAR 496/34/3/12.)
• Will*: Thomas Breach left a will made on 2 March 1792 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Breach, Gentleman of Eastbourne, 1793
  TNA: PROB 11/1228/128
  Made: 2 March 1792
  Proved: 6 February 1793
  In the Name of God Amen I Thomas Breach now of Eastbourne in the County of Sussex Gentleman do make and ordain my last will and Testament in manner following that is to say I give and devise unto my beloved Wife Mary Breach and her Assigns for and during the term of her natural life one Annuity or clear yearly sum of Fourteen Pounds of lawful money of Great Britain free of Taxes and all other deductions whatsoever to be issuing and payable from and out of my Malthouse Stable Coach House Buildings Grounds and Hereditaments with their Appurtenances situate and // lying at or near Susans in Eastbourne aforesaid now in the several Tenures or Occupations of Thomas Pix and Richard Baker their Assigns or undertenants being Copyhold of Inheritance holden of the Manor of Eastbourne Wilson and which I have surrendered to the use of my Will and to be paid and payable by equal half yearly Payments at the two most usual Feasts of days of Payment in the year that is to say the Feasts of the Annunciation of the blessed virgin Mary and Saint Michael the Archangel by even and equal portions the first Payment thereof to begin and be made on such of the said Feasts or days as shall first and next happen after my decease and I give and devise unto my daughter Mary Breach and to her Heirs and Assigns for ever All and every my said Malthouse Stable Coachhouse Buildings Grounds and Hereditaments with their Appurtenances and every part thereof subject to the Payment of the said Annuity Yearly Rent or Sum of fourteen Pounds to my said wife Mary Breach or her Assigns during the term of her natural life as aforesaid and also subject to the payment of the Sum of one hundred pounds of lawful money of Great Britain unto my Daughter Charlotte Breach or in case of her death to her Executors of Administrators within the space of one year next after the death of my said wife Mary Breach and in case the said Annuity Yearly Rent or sum of Fourteen Pounds so given to my said wife Mary Breach and her Assigns for the term of her Life as aforesaid or any part thereof shall be behind and unpaid by the space of twenty eight days next over or after either of the said Feasts or days of Payment whereon the same ought to be paid as aforesaid then and so often it shall and may be lawful for her my said wife Mary Breach and her Assigns to enter into and upon the said Malthouse Stable Coachhouse Buildings Grounds and Hereditaments so charged with the said Annuity as aforesaid and to distrain for the ^same^ or for so much thereof as shall be so in Arrear and all Costs and charges occasioned by nonpayment thereof and I give and bequeath unto my three Sons William Breach John Breach and Thomas Breach the Sum of ten pounds apiece of lawful Money of Great Britain to be paid to them respectively within six Calendar Months next after my decease and after payment of all such Debts as I shall justly owe at the time of my death my Funeral Expences and the said several legacies so given to my said three Sons as aforesaid I give and bequeath unto my said Wife Mary Breach and her Assigns for and during the term of // her natural life the use Interest and benefit of all the Rest Residue and Remainder of my Household Goods and Furniture Plate Linnen China Monies Effects and Personal Estate whatsoever and of what nature kind or quality soever the same may be and from and after the decease of my said wife Mary Breach then I give and bequeath all my said Household Goods and Furniture Plate Linnen China Monies Effects and Personal Estate and every part thereof unto my said two Daughters Charlotte Breach and Mary Breach their Executors Administrators and Assigns to and for their and each of their own uses absolutely equally to be divided between them share and share alike and I make constitute and appoint my said two Daughters Charlotte Breach and Mary Breach Executors of this my last will and Testament And Lastly I do hereby revoke all former and other wills by me at any time heretofore made and do declare this only to be my last will and Testament In Witness whereof I the said Thomas Breach have to the first sheet of this my will contained in two sheets of Paper set my hand and to the last sheet thereof my Hand and Seal the second day of March in the thirty second year of the Reign of our sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and ninety two Thos Breach (LS) Signed and sealed by the above named Thomas Breach and by him published and declared as and for his last will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunder subscribed our names as Witnesses thereto in his presence Matthew Richardson John Hitton Jno Sinnock
  Probate: London, 6^th February 1793 to Mary Breach Spinster, daughter and one of the executrixes. Power reserved to make a like grant to Charlotte Breach, daughter and other executrix named in the will.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 23^rd November 2020.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Breach died circa 1793 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 6 February 1793 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.³

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 28 February 1724/25 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Mary Moor.