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Frances Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: Frances Elliott was born circa 1660 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Elliott and Ann Barham.
• (Witness) Will: Frances Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 27 February 1680/81 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 June 1684, her married name was Ovenden.
• Marriage*: Frances Elliott married Thomas Ovenden on 10 June 1684 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Tonbridge, Kent; Frances of Rotherfield.²

Thomas Ovenden

• Birth*: Thomas Ovenden was born circa 1660 at England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Ovenden married Frances Elliott, daughter of John Elliott and Ann Barham, on 10 June 1684 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Tonbridge, Kent; Frances of Rotherfield.¹

Eleanor Elliott

Parents:

• Birth: Eleanor Elliott was born in 1656 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism*: Eleanor Elliott was baptized on 25 October 1656 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, ELYOTT.²
• She was the daughter of John Elliott and Ann Barham.
• Name Variation: Eleanor Elliott was also known as Ellen.
• (Witness) Will: Eleanor Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 27 February 1680/81 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Elliott was born on 26 November 1654 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism: Mary Elliott was baptized on 26 November 1654 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "born."¹
• She was the daughter of John Elliott and Ann Barham.
• Married Name: As of circa 1675, her married name was Gilbert.²
• Marriage: Mary Elliott married William Gilbert circa 1680 at Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 27 February 1680/81 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Matthew Hartridge

• Marriage*: Matthew Hartridge married Mary Elliott, daughter of Alexander Elliott and Anne Fermor, on 1 July 1634 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Matthew Hartridge died before 1659 at Kent, England.²

John Gilbert

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Gilbert was baptized on 10 January 1686/87 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: John Gilbert is mentioned in the will of Ann Barham dated 7 January 1699/0 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

William Gilbert

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Gilbert was baptized on 4 November 1688 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• Death*: William Gilbert died circa 1689 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.

William Gilbert

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Gilbert was baptized on 5 May 1691 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• Death*: William Gilbert died in 1693 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Gilbert was buried on 27 August 1693 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Anne Gilbert

Parents:

• Birth*: Anne Gilbert was born on 27 April 1695 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• Baptism: Anne Gilbert was baptized on 10 May 1695 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Anne Gilbert is mentioned in the will of Ann Barham dated 7 January 1699/0 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

David Gilbert

Parents:

• Birth*: David Gilbert was born on 28 September 1698 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• Baptism: David Gilbert was baptized on 14 October 1698 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B, "Poor."¹
• (Witness) Will: David Gilbert is mentioned in the will of Ann Barham dated 7 January 1699/0 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Anna Gilbert

Parents:

• Birth*: Anna Gilbert was born on 3 May 1700 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• Baptism: Anna Gilbert was baptized on 14 June 1700 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B, "Poor."¹

Joseph Gilbert

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Gilbert was baptized on 19 April 1681 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Gilbert is mentioned in the will of Ann Barham dated 7 January 1699/0 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Gilbert

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Gilbert was baptized on 9 October 1682 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Gilbert is mentioned in the will of Ann Barham dated 7 January 1699/0 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Gilbert

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Gilbert was baptized on 14 April 1685 at St Mary the Virgin, Hartfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Gilbert and Mary Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Gilbert is mentioned in the will of Ann Barham dated 7 January 1699/0 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Hartridge

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Hartridge was born circa 1635 at Kent, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Matthew Hartridge and Mary Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Hartridge is mentioned in the will of Alexander Elliott dated 18 January 1658/59 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Herbert Hepden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Herbert Hepden was baptized on 20 December 1601 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "Harbert."¹
• He was the son of Goddard Hepden.

Thankfull Hepden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thankfull Hepden was baptized on 20 October 1594 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Goddard Hepden.
• (Witness) Will: Thankfull Hepden is mentioned in the will of Alexander Elliott dated 19 November 1675 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Hepden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Hepden was baptized on 16 October 1581 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Goddard Hepden.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Hepden and Nicholas Manser obtained a marriage licence on 12 September 1609 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Nicholas MAUNSER of Burwash.²
• Married Name: As of 21 September 1609, her married name was Manser.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Hepden married Nicholas Manser on 21 September 1609 at Rye, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth of Burwash; Nicholas of the same parish.²

John Hepden

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Hepden was baptized in 1583 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Goddard Hepden.

Hopestill Hepden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hopestill Hepden was baptized on 30 November 1589 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Goddard Hepden.
• Married Name: As of 21 September 1613, her married name was Newington.
• Marriage*: Hopestill Hepden married Samuel Newington, son of Morgan Newington and Elizabeth (?), on 21 September 1613 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Hopestill Hepden died in 1627 at Kingston by Sea, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Hopestill Hepden was buried on 12 May 1627 at St Julian, Kingston by Sea, Sussex, England, "wife of Samuel."³

Fearnot Hepden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Fearnot Hepden was baptized on 26 December 1591 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Goddard Hepden.
• Married Name: As of 30 September 1619, her married name was Newington.
• Marriage*: Fearnot Hepden married Thomas Newington, son of Morgan Newington and Elizabeth (?), on 30 September 1619 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, marriage also recorded at Kingston by Sea, West Sussex.²
• Death*: Fearnot Hepden died in 1628 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Fearnot Hepden was buried on 30 August 1628 at St Andrew's, Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas."³

Goddard Hepden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Goddard Hepden was baptized on 31 December 1598 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Goddard Hepden.

Nicholas Manser

• Marriage License: Nicholas Manser and Elizabeth Hepden obtained a marriage licence on 12 September 1609 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Nicholas MAUNSER of Burwash.¹
• Marriage*: Nicholas Manser married Elizabeth Hepden, daughter of Goddard Hepden, on 21 September 1609 at Rye, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth of Burwash; Nicholas of the same parish.¹

John Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: John Elliott was born circa 1555 at England.
• He was the son of father Elliott.
• Will*: John Elliott left a will made on 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Elliott, Yeoman of Rotherfield, 1632
  (TNA: PROB 11/162/417)
  Made: 13 Aug 1632
  Probate: 16 Oct 1632
  In the name of God Amen. The thirtieth day of August in the eighth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles by the grace of God King of England Scotland, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith. I John Elliott the elder of Rotherfield In the county of Sussex yeoman being in good and perfect memory do make ordain and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following.
  Imprimis I give and bequeath my soul to God my Creator and my body to be buried in the earth at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named
  Item I give and bequeath to the poor People of the parish of Rotherfield the sum of four pounds to be divided amongst them at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named within three months in or after my decease
  Item I give and bequeath unto John, Alexander, Richard and Matthew sons of my son Obadiah Elliott and unto Mary and Elizabeth daughters of my said son Obadiah the sum of ten pounds apiece, to be paid to them at their natural ages of one and twenty years. And If either of the said children of my said son Obadiah shall happen to die before he or she shall accomplish the age of one and twenty years then my very will and meaning is that the said ten pounds which should have been paid to him or her for dying shall remain and be equally divided amongst all the other children of my said son Obadiah to be paid to them at their natural ages of one and twenty years.
  Item I give and bequeath unto John Alexander and Marie children of my son Alexander Elliott the sum of ten pounds apiece to be paid to them when they shall accomplish his or her age of one and twenty And If any of the said children of my said son Alexander shall happen to die before he or she shall accomplish the age of one and twenty years then my will and meaning is that his or her part remain and be equally divided among all the rest of the children of my said son Alexander to be paid unto them at their natural ages of one and twenty years.
  Item I give and bequeath unto Alexander, John, William and Elizabeth children of my son William Elliott the sum of ten pounds apiece and unto Elinor daughter of the said William Elliott my said son the sum of fifty pounds to be paid to them at their natural ages of one and twenty years. And if any of the said children of my said son William happen to die before he or she for dying shall accomplish his or her natural age of one and twenty years then my very will and meaning Is that his or her part or part or portion shall remain and be equally divided amongst all the rest of the children of my said son William Elliott to be paid unto them at their natural ages of one end twenty years.
  Item I give and .bequeath unto Gregorie Richard Alexander Elizabeth Marie and Alice children of my daughter Joane Rose deceased late wife of George Rose the sum of ten pounds apiece to be paid to them at their natural ages of one and twenty years. And if any of the said children of my said daughter Joane Rose do happen to die before he or she so dying shall accomplish his or her age of one and twenty years then my very will and meaning is that his or her part or portion for dying shall remain and be equally divided amongst all the other children of my said daughter Rose to be paid to them at their natural ages of one and twenty years.
  Item I give and bequeath unto Mary, Katherine, Joan and Elizabeth daughters of my daughter Mary Merchante the sum of twenty pounds apiece to be paid unto them at their natural ages of one and twenty years. And if any of the said daughters of my said daughter Merchante do happen to die before she for dying shall accomplish her age of one and twenty years then my very will and meaning is that her part for dying shall be and remain and shall be equally divided amongst all the residue of the said daughters of my said daughter Merchante to be paid unto them at their natural ages of one and twenty years.
  Item I give and devise unto my said daughter Marie Merchante the sum of thirty pounds to be paid to her within six months next after my decease and I give and bequeath unto the said Mary Merchante all the wearing apparel of my late wife deceased. Item I give and bequeath unto Obadiah Elliott my son the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds to be paid to him in manner and form following viz the sum of one hundred and twenty five pounds parcel thereof within six months next ensuing after my decease and the sum of one hundred and twenty five pounds residue thereof within one year next ensuing after my decease. And if my said son Obadiah happen to die before the said sum of two hundred and fifty pounds shall be paid to him as aforesaid then I will the sum of two hundred and fifty pounds or so much thereof as shall be then unpaid to and amongst all the children of the said Obadiah if he had lived.
  Item I give and bequeath unto William Elliott my son the sum of three hundred pound unto be paid to him in manner and form following viz the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds parcel thereof within six months next after my decease and the sum of one hundred and fifty pounds residue thereof within one year next ensuing after my decease. And if my said son William Elliott happen to die before the said sum of three hundred pounds shall be paid to him as aforesaid then I will the sum of three hundred pounds or so much thereof as shall be then unpaid to and amongst all the children of the said William my son to be paid equally among them at such times as the sum should have been paid to the said William if he had lived.
  Item I give and bequeath unto William Beart my servant the sum of twenty shillings.
  Item I give and bequeath unto William Gourd and Annie Gourd my servants the sum of ten shillings apiece.
  Item I give and devise unto Anne Kennett my servant the sum of twenty shillings and my very will and meaning is that the said natural legacies to the said William Beart, William Gourd, Annie Gourd and Anne Kennett my servants shall be paid unto them within two months next after my decease and tht and acquittances under their or either of their hands given unto my executors of either of them shall be a sufficient charge to my executors for the sum.
  And my executors shall forever after be acquitted of such legacies so acquitted and provided all monies and my very will and meaning is that if the said George Rose late husband of my said daughter Joane Rose do any time hereafter do molest or trouble my executors or either of them or the executors or administrators of my said executors or either of them or for or concerning any legacy given or demnified to the said Joane his late wife by the last will and testament of Alexander Ellott als Elliott my brother deceased then the said natural stipends of ten pounds apiece by this my will Gregorie Richard Alexander Elizabeth Marie and Alice the six children of my said daughter Rose and the legacy of five pounds given by this my said will to him the said George Rose shall be utterly void.
  Item I give and bequeath unto Richard and Luke the two sons of my own daughter Merchante the sum of ten pounds apiece to be paid to them when they shall achieve their natural age of one and twenty years and if either of the said children shall happen to die before they shall accomplish the natural age of one and twenty years then his part for dying shall remain to the other of them which shall survive to be paid to him at his age of one and twenty years.
  And I do ordain and make my sons John Elliott and Alexander Elliott sole executors of this my last will and testament and my very will and meaning is that what monies soever shall be owing to me by my said executors or either of them at the time of my decease shall be by them accounted in my inventory as part of my personal estate.
  This is the last will and testament of me the said John Elliott made and declared the day and year above said for touching and concerning the disposition of my lands and tenements.
  Imprimis I give and devise unto my son William Elliott and his heirs and assigns forever all that messuage tenement and lands situate lying and being in Warbleton in the said County of Sussex called or known by the Bucksteep or being part of Bucksteep containing in the whole by one hundred and twenty acres with all singular lands tenements and appurtenances thereunto belonging now in the occupation of the said William Elliott or his assigns.
  In witness whereof I the above written John Elliott his mark signed salad published and declared to be the last will and testament of the said John Elliott in the presence of John Maynard junr Thomas M… Henry Boorne, Thomas Weller.
  Probate 16 October 1632.
  (Judy Venables, July 2005.)
  
• Death*: John Elliott died in September 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Elliott was buried on 14 September 1632 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 16 October 1632 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

Mary Wilden

• Married Name: As of 10 November 1650, her married name was Elliott.
• Marriage*: Mary Wilden married Alexander Elliott, son of Alexander Elliott and Constance Hepden, on 10 November 1650 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, Alexander of Maresfield; Mary of Ripe.¹
• (Witness) Will: Mary Wilden is mentioned in the will of Alexander Elliott dated 19 November 1675 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

William Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: William Elliott was born circa 1587 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Elliott.
• Marriage*: William Elliott married Alice Cheseman on 16 May 1614 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Residence*: In 1632 William Elliott and Alice Cheseman lived at Bucksteep, Warbleton, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: William Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: From the will of William's father: "I give and devise unto my son William Elliott and his heirs and assigns forever all that messuage tenement and lands situate lying and being in Warbleton in the said County of Sussex called or known by the Bucksteep or being part of Bucksteep containing in the whole by one hundred and twenty acres with all singular lands tenements and appurtenances thereunto belonging now in the occupation of the said William Elliott or his assigns".²
• Death*: William Elliott died in 1654 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Elliott was buried on 24 November 1654 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, "the elder."³

Obadiah Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: Obadiah Elliott was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Elliott.
• Marriage License*: Obadiah Elliott and Mary Swaine obtained a marriage licence on 26 May 1607 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Obadiah of Rotherfield; Mary of the same parish; Sponsors: Obadiah Elliott and Albraham Swaine, father of Mary.¹
• Marriage*: Obadiah Elliott married Alice Wood on 17 June 1622 at Hartfield, Sussex, England^B, Alice a widow (Bishop's Transcripts.)¹
• (Witness) Will: Obadiah Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Obadiah Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 11 June 1639; Only mentioned in the Rotherfield court records. Actual will does not survive.
• Will*: Obadiah Elliott left a will made on 3 November 1658.
• Anecdote*: The will is mentioned in the following grant:
  Grant Date: 29 Mar 1664
  ESRO reference: SAS/RF 12/118
  Description: By Alexander Elyott of Hartfield, yeoman, to Richard Elyott of Rotherfield, yeoman - for 35 - of an Annuity or yearly rent of 3. to be received out of 2 pieces of land called Welfeild and Sindercroft in Hartfield, with power of distress Which said Annuity was devised to the said Alexander by Obadiah Elyott his late father deceased. by his will dated 3 Nov., 1658
  Mark of Alexander Elliott & seal. Witnesses: Th; Weller, Stephen Picke. Memo. that John Elyott who was seised of the said lands attorned to the said Richard Elyott for the said annuity & gave the said Richard 2d. in the name of seisin.

Joane Elliott

Parents:

• Birth*: Joane Elliott was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Elliott.
• Married Name: As of circa 1615, her married name was Rose.
• Marriage*: Joane Elliott married George Rose circa 1615 at England.
• (Witness) Will: Joane Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹