Harold Leslie Roy Goldsmith
b. 29 December 1911, d. 9 September 1983
Parents:
Father: Richard George Goldsmith b. 18 Sep 1876, d. 7 Aug 1957
Mother: Ada Selina Pierce b. 1880, d. 20 Mar 1965
Mother: Ada Selina Pierce b. 1880, d. 20 Mar 1965
Last Edited: 10 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Harold Leslie Roy Goldsmith was born on 29 December 1911 at Addington, Victoria, Australia.
- He was the son of Richard George Goldsmith and Ada Selina Pierce.
- Marriage*: Harold Leslie Roy Goldsmith married Frieda Ruth Grossman in 1938 at Victoria, Australia.
- Death*: Harold Leslie Roy Goldsmith died on 9 September 1983 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, at age 71.
Family:
Frieda Ruth Grossman b. c 1915, d. 1972
- Marriage*: Harold Leslie Roy Goldsmith married Frieda Ruth Grossman in 1938 at Victoria, Australia.
Frieda Ruth Grossman
b. circa 1915, d. 1972
Last Edited: 10 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Frieda Ruth Grossman was born circa 1915.
- Married Name: As of 1938, her married name was Goldsmith.
- Marriage*: Frieda Ruth Grossman married Harold Leslie Roy Goldsmith, son of Richard George Goldsmith and Ada Selina Pierce, in 1938 at Victoria, Australia.
- Death*: Frieda Ruth Grossman died in 1972 at Victoria, Australia.
Family:
Harold Leslie Roy Goldsmith b. 29 Dec 1911, d. 9 Sep 1983
- Marriage*: Frieda Ruth Grossman married Harold Leslie Roy Goldsmith, son of Richard George Goldsmith and Ada Selina Pierce, in 1938 at Victoria, Australia.
Reginald Lawrence Goldsmith
b. 27 September 1915, d. 29 November 1994
Parents:
Father: Richard George Goldsmith b. 18 Sep 1876, d. 7 Aug 1957
Mother: Ada Selina Pierce b. 1880, d. 20 Mar 1965
Mother: Ada Selina Pierce b. 1880, d. 20 Mar 1965
Last Edited: 10 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Reginald Lawrence Goldsmith was born on 27 September 1915 at Learmonth, Victoria, Australia.
- He was the son of Richard George Goldsmith and Ada Selina Pierce.
- Marriage*: Reginald Lawrence Goldsmith married Eleanor Beatrice Goldsmith, daughter of Samuel Thomas Goldsmith and Theodocia Floyd, in 1941 at Victoria, Australia.
- Death*: Reginald Lawrence Goldsmith died on 29 November 1994 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, at age 79.
Family:
Eleanor Beatrice Goldsmith b. 11 Oct 1919, d. 24 Jul 2004
- Marriage*: Reginald Lawrence Goldsmith married Eleanor Beatrice Goldsmith, daughter of Samuel Thomas Goldsmith and Theodocia Floyd, in 1941 at Victoria, Australia.
Eleanor Beatrice Goldsmith
b. 11 October 1919, d. 24 July 2004
Parents:
Father: Samuel Thomas Goldsmith b. 1880, d. 10 Jul 1923
Mother: Theodocia Floyd b. 8 Aug 1886, d. 6 May 1967
Mother: Theodocia Floyd b. 8 Aug 1886, d. 6 May 1967
Last Edited: 10 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Eleanor Beatrice Goldsmith was born on 11 October 1919 at Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.
- She was the daughter of Samuel Thomas Goldsmith and Theodocia Floyd.
- Marriage*: Eleanor Beatrice Goldsmith married Reginald Lawrence Goldsmith, son of Richard George Goldsmith and Ada Selina Pierce, in 1941 at Victoria, Australia.
- Death*: Eleanor Beatrice Goldsmith died on 24 July 2004 at Wendouree, Victoria, Australia, at age 84.
Family:
Reginald Lawrence Goldsmith b. 27 Sep 1915, d. 29 Nov 1994
- Marriage*: Eleanor Beatrice Goldsmith married Reginald Lawrence Goldsmith, son of Richard George Goldsmith and Ada Selina Pierce, in 1941 at Victoria, Australia.
Elizabeth Clifton
b. circa 1821
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Elizabeth Clifton was born circa 1821 at Sevenoaks, Kent, EnglandB.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Clifton married Samuel Moore, son of James Moore and Susannah Bridger, in 1839 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Married Name: As of circa 1842, her married name was Moore.
- Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Clifton and Samuel Moore lived at Toy Farm, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Family:
Samuel Moore b. 13 Nov 1814
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Clifton married Samuel Moore, son of James Moore and Susannah Bridger, in 1839 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
Rhoda Moore b. 16 Apr 1843
Jesse Moore b. 3 Aug 1845
Eli Moore b. 16 May 1847
Cornelius Moore b. 12 May 1850
Pharez Moore+ b. 31 Oct 1852, d. 1910
Timothy Moore b. 14 May 1854
Alexander Moore b. 14 Dec 1856
Jesse Moore b. 3 Aug 1845
Eli Moore b. 16 May 1847
Cornelius Moore b. 12 May 1850
Pharez Moore+ b. 31 Oct 1852, d. 1910
Timothy Moore b. 14 May 1854
Alexander Moore b. 14 Dec 1856
Pharez Moore
b. 31 October 1852, d. 1910
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Pharez Moore was baptized on 31 October 1852 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton.
- Marriage*: Pharez Moore married Margaret Bartholomew in 1874 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Occupation*: Pharez Moore was a shepherd on 21 September 1879.1
- Residence*: On 21 September 1879 Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew lived at Southerham, South Malling, Sussex, England.1
- Residence: On 31 March 1901 Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew lived at Church Cottage, Friston, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Death*: Pharez Moore died in 1910 at Uckfield, Sussex, EnglandB.3
Family:
Margaret Bartholomew b. c 1856
- Marriage*: Pharez Moore married Margaret Bartholomew in 1874 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
Children:
Jesse Moore b. 30 Jul 1875, d. 15 Dec 1952
Lilian Moore b. 30 Sep 1877
Edward Thomas Moore b. 21 Sep 1879
Sidney Moore b. 2 Apr 1881
Pharez Moore b. 7 Jun 1885, d. 1940
Alex Moore b. 1 Jan 1888
Horace Moore b. 2 Jan 1890
Lilian Moore b. 30 Sep 1877
Edward Thomas Moore b. 21 Sep 1879
Sidney Moore b. 2 Apr 1881
Pharez Moore b. 7 Jun 1885, d. 1940
Alex Moore b. 1 Jan 1888
Horace Moore b. 2 Jan 1890
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S72] 1901 Census for England "Class: RG13; Piece: 885; Folio: 10; Page: 12."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1910, Uckfield, Vol 2b Page 76. 58 years."
Rhoda Moore
b. 16 April 1843
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Rhoda Moore was baptized on 16 April 1843 at St Mary's, Tarring Neville, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Jesse Moore
b. 3 August 1845
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Jesse Moore was baptized on 3 August 1845 at St Mary's, Tarring Neville, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Eli Moore
b. 16 May 1847
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Eli Moore was baptized on 16 May 1847 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, EnglandB, abode: Beddingham.1
- He was the son of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Cornelius Moore
b. 12 May 1850
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Cornelius Moore was baptized on 12 May 1850 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Timothy Moore
b. 14 May 1854
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Timothy Moore was baptized on 14 May 1854 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Alexander Moore
b. 14 December 1856
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Alexander Moore was baptized on 14 December 1856 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Margaret Bartholomew
b. circa 1856
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Margaret Bartholomew was born circa 1856 at Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Married Name: As of 1874, her married name was Moore.
- Marriage*: Margaret Bartholomew married Pharez Moore, son of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton, in 1874 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Residence*: On 21 September 1879 Margaret Bartholomew and Pharez Moore lived at Southerham, South Malling, Sussex, England.1
- Residence: On 31 March 1901 Margaret Bartholomew and Pharez Moore lived at Church Cottage, Friston, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Family:
Pharez Moore b. 31 Oct 1852, d. 1910
- Marriage*: Margaret Bartholomew married Pharez Moore, son of Samuel Moore and Elizabeth Clifton, in 1874 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
Children:
Jesse Moore b. 30 Jul 1875, d. 15 Dec 1952
Lilian Moore b. 30 Sep 1877
Edward Thomas Moore b. 21 Sep 1879
Sidney Moore b. 2 Apr 1881
Pharez Moore b. 7 Jun 1885, d. 1940
Alex Moore b. 1 Jan 1888
Horace Moore b. 2 Jan 1890
Lilian Moore b. 30 Sep 1877
Edward Thomas Moore b. 21 Sep 1879
Sidney Moore b. 2 Apr 1881
Pharez Moore b. 7 Jun 1885, d. 1940
Alex Moore b. 1 Jan 1888
Horace Moore b. 2 Jan 1890
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S72] 1901 Census for England "Class: RG13; Piece: 885; Folio: 10; Page: 12."
Jesse Moore
b. 30 July 1875, d. 15 December 1952
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Jesse Moore was born on 30 July 1875 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew.
- Baptism: Jesse Moore was baptized on 3 October 1875 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB, abode: Rotherfield.2
- Residence*: On 31 March 1901 Jesse Moore lived at Church Cottage, Friston, Sussex, EnglandB.3
- Marriage*: Jesse Moore married Edith Harriet Baker on 26 December 1901 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
- Death*: Jesse Moore died on 15 December 1952 at Duncan, Ontario, Canada, at age 77.
Family:
Edith Harriet Baker b. 4 Sep 1881, d. 3 Dec 1971
- Marriage*: Jesse Moore married Edith Harriet Baker on 26 December 1901 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S70] 1881 Census for England, "Class: RG11; Piece: 1071; Folio: 36; Page: 25; GSU roll: 1341253."
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S72] 1901 Census for England "Class: RG13; Piece: 885; Folio: 10; Page: 12."
Lilian Moore
b. 30 September 1877
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Lilian Moore was baptized on 30 September 1877 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Edward Thomas Moore
b. 21 September 1879
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Edward Thomas Moore was baptized on 21 September 1879 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Sidney Moore
b. 2 April 1881
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Sidney Moore was born on 2 April 1881 at South Malling, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew.
- Baptism: Sidney Moore was baptized on 12 June 1881 at St Andrew's, Beddingham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Pharez Moore
b. 7 June 1885, d. 1940
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Pharez Moore was baptized on 7 June 1885 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew.
- Death*: Pharez Moore died in 1940 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1940, Portsmouth, Vol 2b Page 1226. 55 years."
Alex Moore
b. 1 January 1888
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Alex Moore was born on 1 January 1888 at Ringmer, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew.
- Baptism: Alex Moore was baptized on 14 November 1888 at Lewes Independent Tabernacle, Lewes, Sussex, England, "Alick."1
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Horace Moore
b. 2 January 1890
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Horace Moore was born on 2 January 1890 at Ringmer, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew.
- Baptism: Horace Moore was baptized on 29 October 1890 at Lewes Independent Tabernacle, Lewes, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Edith Harriet Baker
b. 4 September 1881, d. 3 December 1971
Last Edited: 11 Jan 2020
- Birth*: Edith Harriet Baker was born on 4 September 1881 at Maidstone, Kent, EnglandB.
- Married Name: As of 26 December 1901, her married name was Moore.
- Marriage*: Edith Harriet Baker married Jesse Moore, son of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew, on 26 December 1901 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
- Death*: Edith Harriet Baker died on 3 December 1971 at Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada, at age 90.
Family:
Jesse Moore b. 30 Jul 1875, d. 15 Dec 1952
- Marriage*: Edith Harriet Baker married Jesse Moore, son of Pharez Moore and Margaret Bartholomew, on 26 December 1901 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
James Ashdown
b. 14 June 1761, d. 27 May 1834
Parents:
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
- Birth: James Ashdown was born in 1761 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 14 June 1761 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger.
- (Witness) Will: James Ashdown is mentioned in the will of James Ashdown dated 7 January 1798 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
- Marriage License: James Ashdown and Elizabeth Wimble Roades obtained a marriage licence on 24 August 1804 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a bachelor, yeoman, 40 years, of Heathfield; Elizabeth a spinster, 30 years of Heathfield. Sponsors: James Ashdown and John Holman.4
- Marriage*: James Ashdown married Elizabeth Wimble Roades, daughter of Thomas Roades and Elizabeth Wimble, on 8 October 1804 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.4
- Anecdote: Date: 15 May 1810
Title: Surrender for £160 by James Ashdown to use of Henry Gosling of Waldron, fellmonger, and his admission and conditional surrender for £130 to use of James Collins of Chiddingly, tanner
ESRO reference: SAS/J 190
Description: 3 acres of wasteland on Beacon Down in Waldron with messuage and other buildings lately erected thereon. - Marriage License*: James Ashdown and Elizabeth Marchant obtained a marriage licence on 15 October 1828 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a widower of Heathfield; Elizabeth a widow of Mayfield.4
- Marriage: James Ashdown married Elizabeth Marchant on 10 December 1828 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, James a widower of this parish; Elizabeth a widow of Mayfield.4
- (Witness) Admon: James Ashdown witnessed the admon of Elizabeth Wimble Roades dated 25 January 1830 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England; Value: £600. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/22/126B.)5
- Will*: James Ashdown left a will made on 26 May 1832 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.6,7
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of James Ashdown, Farmer of Heathfield, 1835
(ESRO: PBT/1/1/78/630)
Made: 26 May 1832
Probate: 13 Jan 1835
This is the last Will and Testament of me James Ashdown of Heathfield in the County of Sussex Farmer made this twenty sixth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty two I direct that my just Debts Funeral Testamentary and incidental expenses be first paid Also I bequeath unto my Wife Elizabeth Ashdown for the Term of her natural life the use and reasonable wear and tear of all my Household Goods Implements of Household Printed Books Plate Linen China and Furniture And after the decease of my said Wife Elizabeth Ashdown I direct the same or so much thereof as shall not be then worn out or destroyed to be divided into eight equal parts or shares according to value and then delivered to the Persons and in manner following (That is to say) one equal eighth part thereof unto and equally between all the Children of my late Brother Thomas Ashdown deceased one other equal eighth part thereof to my Brother William Ashdown one other equal eighth part thereof to my Brother George Ashdown one other equal eighth part thereof to my Sister Mary Gilbert Widow one other equal eighth part thereof to my Sister Sarah Huggett the Wife of John Huggett one other equal eighth part thereof to my Sister Elizabeth Russell the Wife of John Russell one other equal eighth part thereof to my Sister Martha Haffenden the Wife of James Haffenden and the remaining equal eighth part thereof unto my Sister Fanny Knight the Wife of Thomas Knight and I bequeath the same accordingly Also I bequeath unto my said Wife Elizabeth Ashdown All and every of my Cattle Implements of Husbandry Farming Stock and Effects in and about the Buildings and Lands in my own occupation at the time of my decease And also all my stock of Liquors provision and Fuel in and about my Dwelling House and Lands at the time of my decease for her own use and benefit absolutely Also I give and bequeath unto my said Wife Elizabeth Ashdown the sum of fifty pounds Sterling to be paid her within three months after my decease Also I give and bequeath unto John Baker of Heathfield aforesaid Farmer and my Nephew John Huggett the Younger of Heathfield aforesaid Farmer (who I have hereinafter appointed Executors of this my Will) the sum of five pounds Sterling apiece to be paid or retained by them respectively for their own use and benefit within six months after my decease in consideration of their taking upon them the Executorship of this my Will Also I give devise and bequeath unto my said Wife Elizabeth Ashdown and her Assigns for and during the Term of her natural life All that my Freehold Messuage or Tenement Stable Buildings and Garden situate in Heathfield aforesaid now in the occupation of myself and Mrs Elizabeth Oxley and by me lately purchased of Mr Samuel Baker And also all that piece or parcel of Freehold Land containing by estimation one acre and an half more or less situate near the Church in Heathfield aforesaid now in my own occupation and formerly belonging to Mr Thomas Rhoades And also all that my Customary Cottage Buildings Garden Orchard Land and Hereditaments situate in Heathfield aforesaid and holden of the Manor of Sapperton now in the occupation of myself and James Haffenden And also all other my Real Estate whatsoever and wheresoever To hold the same and every part thereof with their and every of their Rights Members and Appurtenances unto her my said Wife Elizabeth Ashdown and her Assigns for and during the Term of her natural life And immediately after the decease of her my said Wife Elizabeth Ashdown I give devise and bequeath unto my Niece Elizabeth Ann Haffenden (the wife of Thomas Haffenden of Waldron in the said County Farmer and daughter of Thomas Rhoades of Heathfield aforesaid Farmer ) her Heirs and Assigns All that the said piece or parcel of Freehold Land containing by Estimation one acre and an half situate near the Church in Heathfield formerly belonging to Mr Thomas Rhoades To hold the same with the Appurtenances unto and to the use of my said Niece Elizabeth Ann Haffenden her Heirs and Assigns for ever And from and after the decease of my said Wife Elizabeth Ashdown I give devise and bequeath unto the said John Baker and John Huggett the Younger their Heirs and Assigns All that the said Freehold Messuage or Tenement Stable Buildings and Garden in the occupation of myself and the said Elizabeth Oxley And the said Customary Cottage Buildings Garden Orchard Land and Hereditaments held of the Manor of Sapperton And all other my Real Estate (expect the said piece of Freehold Land containing one acre and an half) To hold the same and every part thereof (expect as aforesaid) with their and every of their Rights Members and Appurtenances unto the said John Baker and John Huggett the Younger their Heirs and Assigns for ever But nevertheless upon the Trusts and to and for the intents and purposes hereinafter expressed concerning the same (that is to say) Upon Trust that they the said John Baker and John Huggett the Younger or the Survivor of them or his Heirs shall and do as soon as conveniently may be after the decease of my said Wife Elizabeth Ashdown sell and absolutely dispose of the said Freehold and Customary Hereditaments and Real Estate so devised to them as aforesaid with the Appurtenances either together or in parcels by public Sale or Auction or by private contract or in such other manner and to such person or persons and for such price and prices sum and sums of money as to them or the Survivor of them or his Heirs shall seem reasonable and most beneficial to the Trusts hereinafter mentioned And upon payment of the money for which the said Hereditaments and premises or any part thereof shall be sold to convey surrender and assure the Hereditaments and premises so to be sold to the purchaser or purchasers thereof and his her or their Heirs and Assigns and to give one or more Receipt or Receipts for the money for which the same shall be sold which Receipt or Receipts shall be a good and sufficient discharge or good and sufficient discharges to any purchaser or purchasers for the money for which the same shall be sold or for as much thereof as in such Receipt or Receipts shall be expressed or acknowledged to be received and such Purchaser of Purchasers and his her or their Heirs or Assigns shall not afterwards be obliged to see to the application or be answerable or accountable for any loss misapplication or nonapplication of the said purchase monies or any part thereof And I direct that all the clear monies to arise and be received by and from the sales and disposal of the said Hereditaments and Real Estate hereinbefore devised and bequeathed upon Trust for Sale as aforesaid and from the rents and profits thereof in the meantime and until such Sale and Sales (the incidental charges and expences being thereout first deducted) shall fall into and constitute a part of the Residue of my personal Estate and shall be paid and applied accordingly Also I give and bequeath unto the said John Baker and John Huggett the Younger their Executors Administrators and Assigns All the Rest Residue and Reminder of my ready money and Securities for money Monies in the public stocks or Funds Debts Effects and personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever (not hereinbefore otherwise disposed of) To hold the same and every part thereof unto them the said John Baker and John Huggett the Younger their Executors Administrators and Assigns Upon trust that they or the Survivor of them his Executors or Administrators shall and do as soon as the same shall have been collected and received and according as the same shall fall in to their hands by either of the Trusts aforesaid divide the same into eight equal parts or shares and pay one equal eighth part or share thereof unto and equally between all the Children of my said late Brother Thomas Ashdown deceased one other equal eighth part or share thereof to my said Brother William Ashdown one other equal eighth part or share thereof to my said Brother George Ashdown one other equal eighth part or share thereof to my said Sister Mary Gilbert one other equal eighth part or share thereof to my said Sister Sarah Huggett one other equal eighth part or share thereof to my said Sister Elizabeth Russell one other equal eighth part or share thereof to my said Sister Martha Haffenden and the remaining equal eighth part or share thereof unto my said Sister Fanny Knight and which said several eight parts or shares of the said Residue of my said personal Estate I do hereby bequeath unto the said several parties in manner aforesaid accordingly And my Will and mind further is that my said Trustees and Executors or either of them their or either of their Heirs Executors or Administrators shall not be charged and chargeable with or be answerable or accountable for any more of the aforesaid Trust estates Monies and premises than they shall respectively actually receive or shall come to their respective hands by virtue of this my Will notwithstanding either or them may sign or give or join or concur in signing or giving any Receipt or Receipts for the sake of conformity nor with or for any loss which shall happen in placing out all or any of the trust monies aforesaid or of any security or securities as aforesaid or by the deficiency or insufficiency arising by depositing all or any of the said Trust monies in any Bank or in any Bankers Hands or elsewhere for safe custody or otherwise or with or for any loss which shall happen of the aforesaid Trust Monies and premises or any part thereof so as such loss happens without their or either of their wilful neglect or default nor the one for the other of them or for the Acts Deeds Receipts Defaults or Disbursements of the other of them And also that it shall and may be lawful for them my said Trustees and Executors respectively by and out of the said Trust estates Monies and premises to deduct retain and reimburse to themselves and himself and to allow to each other all such losses costs charges damages and expences as they shall respectively bear pay sustain or be put unto by reason of this my Will or in performance of the Trusts aforesaid or otherwise relating thereto Together with a reasonable allowance for their Journies trouble and loss of time in and about the same And I do hereby make nominate constitute and appoint the said John Baker and John Huggett the Younger joint executors of this my Will and do hereby revoke all former Wills and codicils by me made In Witness whereof I the said James Ashdown the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in this and the three preceding sheets of Paper set my Hand and Seal (to wit) my hand to the three preceding sheets and my hand and seal to this last sheet the day and year first above written James Ashdown The Writing contained in this and the three preceding sheets of paper was Signed and Sealed by the above named James Ashdown the Testator and by him published and declared as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses Wm Heathfield John Baldock James Philcox
On the 13th Day of January 1835 were sworn John Baker and John Huggett the Executors in this will named To whom was committed the Execution thereof And the said John Baker and John Huggett were at the same time sworn that the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased were under the value of Six hundred Pounds Under Caution by us John Scobell Surrogate
Testator died 27th May 1834
(Transcribed by Rosie Ansell December 2018.) - Death*: James Ashdown died on 27 May 1834 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 72.
- Burial*: James Ashdown was buried on 31 May 1834 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "72 years."8
- Probate: His estate was probated on 13 January 1835 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value under £600. Testator died 27 May 1834.
Family 1:
Elizabeth Wimble Roades b. 10 Feb 1769, d. 1825
- Marriage License: James Ashdown and Elizabeth Wimble Roades obtained a marriage licence on 24 August 1804 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a bachelor, yeoman, 40 years, of Heathfield; Elizabeth a spinster, 30 years of Heathfield. Sponsors: James Ashdown and John Holman.4
- Marriage*: James Ashdown married Elizabeth Wimble Roades, daughter of Thomas Roades and Elizabeth Wimble, on 8 October 1804 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.4
Family 2:
Elizabeth Marchant b. c 1764, d. 1840
- Marriage License*: James Ashdown and Elizabeth Marchant obtained a marriage licence on 15 October 1828 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a widower of Heathfield; Elizabeth a widow of Mayfield.4
- Marriage: James Ashdown married Elizabeth Marchant on 10 December 1828 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, James a widower of this parish; Elizabeth a widow of Mayfield.4
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1886100; Image no: 201."
- [S857] Will of James Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, made 7 Jan 1798, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 25 Feb 1800. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/68/392).
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S887] Letters of administration of the estate of Elizabeth Wimble Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, granted by the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 25 Jan 1830 (ESRO: PBT 1/3/22/126B).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1886184; Image no: 340."
- [S856] Will of James Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1832, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 13 Jan 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/630).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Wimble Roades
b. 10 February 1769, d. 1825
Parents:
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Wimble Roades was baptized on 10 February 1769 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, Thomas Jnr.1
- She was the daughter of Thomas Roades and Elizabeth Wimble.
- Anecdote*: Surname variants: RHODES, RHOADES, ROADES.
- Marriage License: Elizabeth Wimble Roades and James Ashdown obtained a marriage licence on 24 August 1804 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a bachelor, yeoman, 40 years, of Heathfield; Elizabeth a spinster, 30 years of Heathfield. Sponsors: James Ashdown and John Holman.2
- Married Name: As of 8 October 1804, her married name was Ashdown.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Wimble Roades married James Ashdown, son of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger, on 8 October 1804 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Death*: Elizabeth Wimble Roades died in 1825 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Elizabeth Wimble Roades was buried on 18 April 1825 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "56 years, wife of James."3
- Admon: Administration of Elizabeth Wimble Roades was granted on 25 January 1830 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England: Value: £600. (ESRO: PBT 1/3/22/126B.)4
- Will/Adm Transcript*: The Reverend John Burrell Hayley Clerk Surrogate committed administration of the effects of Elizabeth Wimble Ashdown deceased intestate to James Ashdown of Heathfield Farmer the husband of the said Elizabeth Wimble Ashdown He being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same And that the said effects were under the value of six hundred pounds
The said James Ashdown and James Haffenden of Heathfield aforesaid Farmer and Isaac Dann of Brightling Gardener are respectively bound in this behalf in the penalty of one thousand and two hundred pounds.
(Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 8 October 2020.)
Family:
James Ashdown b. 14 Jun 1761, d. 27 May 1834
- Marriage License: Elizabeth Wimble Roades and James Ashdown obtained a marriage licence on 24 August 1804 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James a bachelor, yeoman, 40 years, of Heathfield; Elizabeth a spinster, 30 years of Heathfield. Sponsors: James Ashdown and John Holman.2
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Wimble Roades married James Ashdown, son of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger, on 8 October 1804 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S887] Letters of administration of the estate of Elizabeth Wimble Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, granted by the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 25 Jan 1830 (ESRO: PBT 1/3/22/126B).
Mary Ranger
d. 1820
Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020
- Married Name: As of 23 March 1761, her married name was Ashdown.
- Marriage*: Mary Ranger married James Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Elizabeth Dickson, on 23 March 1761 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB, both of Waldron.1
- Death*: Mary Ranger died in 1820 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Mary Ranger was buried on 24 February 1820 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "82 years, widow."2
Family:
James Ashdown b. 15 Dec 1722, d. 1799
- Marriage*: Mary Ranger married James Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Elizabeth Dickson, on 23 March 1761 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB, both of Waldron.1
Children:
James Ashdown b. 14 Jun 1761, d. 27 May 1834
Thomas Ashdown b. 23 May 1763, d. b 1832
Mary Ashdown b. 8 Oct 1765
Ann Ashdown b. 4 Oct 1767
Sarah Ashdown b. 5 Sep 1769
Elizabeth Ashdown b. 20 Mar 1772
William Ashdown b. 3 Jul 1774
Martha Ashdown b. 27 Oct 1776
George Ashdown+ b. 11 Dec 1778, d. 1853
Frances Ashdown b. c 1782
Thomas Ashdown b. 23 May 1763, d. b 1832
Mary Ashdown b. 8 Oct 1765
Ann Ashdown b. 4 Oct 1767
Sarah Ashdown b. 5 Sep 1769
Elizabeth Ashdown b. 20 Mar 1772
William Ashdown b. 3 Jul 1774
Martha Ashdown b. 27 Oct 1776
George Ashdown+ b. 11 Dec 1778, d. 1853
Frances Ashdown b. c 1782
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Sarah Ashdown
b. 5 September 1769
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Sarah Ashdown was baptized on 5 September 1769 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger.
- Married Name: As of 10 April 1792, her married name was Hugget.
- Marriage*: Sarah Ashdown married John Hugget on 10 April 1792 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
- (Witness) Will: Sarah Ashdown is mentioned in the will of James Ashdown dated 26 May 1832 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.4,2
Family:
John Hugget
- Marriage*: Sarah Ashdown married John Hugget on 10 April 1792 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S856] Will of James Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1832, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 13 Jan 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/630).
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1886184; Image no: 340."
Elizabeth Ashdown
b. 20 March 1772
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Ashdown was baptized on 20 March 1772 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger.
- Married Name: As of 2 November 1796, her married name was Russell.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Ashdown married John Russell on 2 November 1796 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, John of Waldron.2,3
- (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Ashdown is mentioned in the will of James Ashdown dated 26 May 1832 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.4,3
Family:
John Russell
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Ashdown married John Russell on 2 November 1796 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, John of Waldron.2,3
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S856] Will of James Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1832, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 13 Jan 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/630).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1886184; Image no: 340."
William Ashdown
b. 3 July 1774
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: William Ashdown was baptized on 3 July 1774 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger.
- (Witness) Will: William Ashdown is mentioned in the will of James Ashdown dated 26 May 1832 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2,3
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1886184; Image no: 340."
- [S856] Will of James Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1832, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 13 Jan 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/630).
Martha Ashdown
b. 27 October 1776
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Martha Ashdown was baptized on 27 October 1776 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger.
- Married Name: As of 25 January 1798, her married name was Haffenden.
- Marriage*: Martha Ashdown married James Haffenden on 25 January 1798 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, James of Burwash.2,3
- (Witness) Will: Martha Ashdown is mentioned in the will of James Ashdown dated 26 May 1832 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.4,3
Family:
James Haffenden
- Marriage*: Martha Ashdown married James Haffenden on 25 January 1798 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, James of Burwash.2,3
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S856] Will of James Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1832, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 13 Jan 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/630).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1886184; Image no: 340."
George Ashdown
b. 11 December 1778, d. 1853
Parents:
Last Edited: 15 Jan 2021
- Baptism*: George Ashdown was baptized on 11 December 1778 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger.
- Marriage*: George Ashdown married Sarah Eastwood, daughter of Samuel Eastwood and Sarah Thompson, on 19 February 1803 at Burwash, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- (Witness) Will: George Ashdown is mentioned in the will of James Ashdown dated 26 May 1832 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.3,4
- Occupation*: George Ashdown was a wheelwright on 30 March 1851.5
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 George Ashdown lived at Rye, Sussex, EnglandB, a widower, 71 years.5
- Death*: George Ashdown died in 1853 at Sussex, England.
Family:
Sarah Eastwood b. 30 Jun 1782
- Marriage*: George Ashdown married Sarah Eastwood, daughter of Samuel Eastwood and Sarah Thompson, on 19 February 1803 at Burwash, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Children:
James Ashdown b. 13 Nov 1803
George Ashdown b. 3 Nov 1805
Sarah Ashdown b. 3 Apr 1807
William Ashdown b. 30 Oct 1808
George Ashdown b. 3 Nov 1805
Sarah Ashdown b. 3 Apr 1807
William Ashdown b. 30 Oct 1808
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1886184; Image no: 340."
- [S856] Will of James Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1832, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 13 Jan 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/630).
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1634; Folio: 330; Page: 21; GSU roll: 193537-193537."
Thomas Ashdown
b. 23 May 1763, d. before 1832
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Jan 2020
- Baptism*: Thomas Ashdown was baptized on 23 May 1763 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of James Ashdown and Mary Ranger.
- Marriage*: Thomas Ashdown married Henrietta White on 12 April 1793 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Death*: Thomas Ashdown died before 1832 at Sussex, England. Noted as deceased on brother James Ashdown's will made 26 May 1832.3
- (Witness) Will: Thomas Ashdown is mentioned in the will of James Ashdown dated 26 May 1832 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.4,3
Family:
Henrietta White
- Marriage*: Thomas Ashdown married Henrietta White on 12 April 1793 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S856] Will of James Ashdown of Heathfield, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1832, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 13 Jan 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/630).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1886184; Image no: 340."