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Elizabeth Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Packham was baptized on 1 March 1789 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Packham and Ann Cook.

Thomas Oram

• Marriage*: Thomas Oram married Elizabeth Packham, daughter of Thomas Packham and Mary Falkener, on 16 December 1799 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Oram is mentioned in the will of Thomas Packham dated 21 December 1815 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Occupation*: Thomas Oram was a labourer on 22 December 1815.
• Residence*: On 22 December 1815 Thomas Oram and Elizabeth Packham lived at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, (according to Elizabeth's father's will made in 1815.)

Robert Hodd

• Marriage*: Robert Hodd married Ann Packham, daughter of Thomas Packham and Mary Falkener, on 1 December 1785 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, Ann PECKHAM. Both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: Robert Hodd is mentioned in the will of Thomas Packham dated 21 December 1815 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Elizabeth Bridgen

• Married Name: As of 21 April 1793, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Bridgen married William Packham, son of Thomas Packham and Mary Falkener, on 21 April 1793 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, William a bachelor of Riddens in this parish; Elizabeth of this parish.¹

Sarah Burtenshaw

• Married Name: As of 10 August 1802, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Sarah Burtenshaw married Henry Packham, son of Thomas Packham and Mary Falkener, on 10 August 1802 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

Mary Relfe

• Birth*: Mary Relfe was born circa 1720 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1740, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Mary Relfe married Thomas Packham on 20 December 1743 at St Anne, Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas PECKHAM of Keymer, Mary of the same parish.¹

James Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Packham was baptized on 18 October 1755 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Mary Relfe.

Peter Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Peter Packham was baptized on 8 October 1758 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Mary Relfe.
• Name Variation: Peter Packham was also known as Peckham.
• Marriage*: Peter Packham married Mary Thomsett on 28 December 1776 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, Peter of Betchworth, Surrey; Mary of this parish. (assumed that Peter was born Cuckfield but worked in Surrey where he would have gained settlement.)²
  
• Death*: Peter Packham died in 1830 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Peter Packham was buried on 19 February 1830 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "74 years."³

Sarah Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Packham was baptized on 3 August 1744 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Packham and Mary Relfe.

Isaac Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Isaac Packham was baptized on 26 June 1754 at St John the Baptist, Clayton, Sussex, England^B, "born in Keymer parish."¹
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Mary Relfe.

Mary Thomsett

• Married Name: As of 28 December 1776, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Mary Thomsett married Peter Packham, son of Thomas Packham and Mary Relfe, on 28 December 1776 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, Peter of Betchworth, Surrey; Mary of this parish. (assumed that Peter was born Cuckfield but worked in Surrey where he would have gained settlement.)¹
  

Ann Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Packham was baptized on 9 March 1777 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Charles Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Packham was baptized on 31 May 1778 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Frances Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Packham was baptized on 28 November 1779 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Richard Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Packham was baptized on 16 February 1800 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Peter Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Peter Packham was baptized on 29 June 1783 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.
• Marriage*: Peter Packham married Mary Reeve on 14 January 1806 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, Peter of Gillingham, Kent; Mary of this parish with consent of parents. (assumed that Peter was born Cuckfield but worked in Kent where he would have gained settlement - similar to what his father did). Witnesses: Samuel Juniper, Thomas Crouch.^2,3
  
• Anecdote*: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 15 Jan 1808
  ESRO reference: QO/38/1808-01-15
  PACKHAM Mary wife of Peter the younger; Thomas 9mths; JP's order removing them from Cuckfield to Gillingham, Kent recorded and confirmed.

John Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Packham was baptized on 31 July 1785 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Edward Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Packham was baptized on 18 March 1787 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Mary Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Packham was baptized on 10 November 1793 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "pauper."¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Isaac Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Isaac Packham was baptized on 1 February 1795 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Susanna Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susanna Packham was baptized on 15 October 1797 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

James Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Packham was baptized on 17 February 1799 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett.

Mary Reeve

• Married Name: As of 14 January 1806, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Mary Reeve married Peter Packham, son of Peter Packham and Mary Thomsett, on 14 January 1806 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, Peter of Gillingham, Kent; Mary of this parish with consent of parents. (assumed that Peter was born Cuckfield but worked in Kent where he would have gained settlement - similar to what his father did). Witnesses: Samuel Juniper, Thomas Crouch.^1,2
  
• Anecdote*: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 15 Jan 1808
  ESRO reference: QO/38/1808-01-15
  PACKHAM Mary wife of Peter the younger; Thomas 9mths; JP's order removing them from Cuckfield to Gillingham, Kent recorded and confirmed.

Mary Ann (?)

• Birth*: Mary Ann (?) was born circa 1836 at Horsted Keynes, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of circa 1855, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Mary Ann (?) married Reuben Packham, son of Henry Packham and Martha Burry, circa 1855 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: Mary Ann (?) died in 1916 at Flitteridge Farm, Fletching, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Ann (?) was buried on 7 November 1916 at Fletching, Sussex, England^B, "81 years."

Edward Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Packham was baptized on 27 October 1710 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, PACKUM.¹
• He was the son of John Packham and Sarah Creasy.
• Marriage*: Edward Packham married Sarah Cripps on 7 April 1735 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Edward Packham was a mason in 1776.
• Will*: Edward Packham left a will made on 8 March 1776 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Edward Packham, Mason of Cuckfield, 1783
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/64/590)
  Made: 8 Mar 1776
  Proved: 22 Mar 1783, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN, I Edward Packham of this parish of Cuckfield in the County of Sussex mason being in good health and of sound mind memory and understanding /praised be God for the same/ do make and ordain this .my last Will and Testament in manner and form following /that is to say/ Whereas I am seized in Fee of a messuage situate lying and being in the Back Lane in this Town of Cuckfield -divided into four separate Dwellings or Tenements and now in the occupation of John Weller, George Loxford, Mary Packham, the widow of my late brother William, and Thomas Fielders with a piece of garden ground thereunto adjoining containing by Estimation about one Rood of Land, more or less abutting on the north to a garden of Sarah Kelsey Widow on the east and west to a Field of the said Sarah Kelsey in the occupation of Michael Sergison Esquire and on the South to a Field of Charles Longford Esquire in the occupation of M….. Rapley the said Garden, being divided, nearly into two equal parts by a Hedge of my own planting running East and West NOW do I give and devise unto my nephew Richard Butcher of the parish of Wivelsfield, mason, and John Marshall of the parish of Hurst, Butcher, the two Dwellings or Tenements which are commonly called or known by the name of the two Upper Houses and are now in the Tenure or Occupation of John Weller and George Loxford above-mentioned. AND ALSO that part of the said Garden which lyeth on the north side of the above mentioned Hedge running East and West being part of the messuage and Garden first above mentioned. AND ALSO the free uninterrupted use Benefit Emolument and Advantage of the Lower Well together with a commodious and convenient passage thereto and therefrom at all times with all the Rights Members and Appurtances to the said two Dwellings or Tenements and to the said part of the Garden in any way belonging or appertaining, TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the premises last mentioned with their appurtances unto the said Richard Butcher and John Marshall and their Heirs upon the Trust and Confidence hereinafter mentioned (that is to say) In Trust for the separate Use and Benefit of my Daughter Sarah the wife of Phillip Gatland of Cuckfield aforesaid Clocksmith for the Term of her natural Life and my Will and meaning is that she shall enjoy the same absolutely free from and in no way subject to the Debts Charges Incumbrances Intermedling or Control whatsoever of her said Husband and from and immediately after her decease in Trust for the use of my Grandaughter Sarah the youngest daughter of the said Phillip and Sarah and her heirs forever ALSO I Give and Devise unto the said Richard Butcher and John Marshall an Annuity or yearly Rent charge often shillings of lawful money of Great Britain to be received taken and to be issuing out of the two Dwellings or Tenements which are called and commonly known by the name of the two lower dwellings or tenements and are now in the tenure or occupation of Mary Packham the widow of my late Brother William and Thomas Fielder above mentioned AND also to be received taken and to be issuing out of that part of the said Garden lying to the South of the said Hedge, running East and West, being the other part of the messuage and garden first above mentioned TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Annuity or yearly Rent Charge unto the said Richard Butcher and John Marshall and their Heirs payable by half yearly payments to wit at Lady Day and Michaelmas Day in Trust for the separate use and Benefit of my said Daughter Sarah the wife of Phillip Gatland aforesaid for and during the term of her natural life. And I do desire and direct the same to be paid in the proper hands of my said daughter Sarah whose receipt notwithstanding her coverture shall be a sufficient discharge And I do also authorize and direct my said Trustees and their Heirs to distrain from the same in case the said Annuity or Rent Charge shall be at any time behind or unpaid /Edwd Packham/ and from and immediately after her decease in Trust for the use of my said Grandaughter Sarah and her heirs forever. ALSO I do further give and devise the said two Dwellings or Tenements in the occupation of the said Mary Packham and Thomas Fielder and that part of the said Garden last above mentioned charged and chargeable as aforesaid together with all the rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging unto my son John Packham for the term of his natural life and from and immediately after his Decease unto Sarah his wife for and during the Term of her natural life if she shall so long so long (sic) a widow and from and immediately after their Decease or the marriage of the said Sarah unto my grandson John Packham the youngest son of the said John and Sarah and his Heirs forever. And I do desire my said Trustees and their Heirs to take into their custody immediately after my decease all the writings in my possession relative to the above mentioned messuage and Garden and to keep them for the Benefit of the persons interested in them. Also I give and devise unto the said Richard Butcher and John Marshall all that Messuage or Tenements in which I now live situate lying and being in or near the Church Yard in the Town of Cuckfield aforesaid and also the garden thereunto belonging and adjoining containing by estimation two Roods of Land more or less abutting on the north to a garden belonging to [blank] Hill Widow and John Marchant on the East to the Vicarage Land on the South to the Land of John Hamner with their and every of their appurtenances TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said Messuages and Garden with their and every of their appurtenances unto the said Richard Butcher and John Marshall and their Heirs upon the Trust and Confidence hereinafter mentioned /that is to say/ in Trust for the separate use and Benefit of my said daughter Sarah the wife of Phillip Gatland aforesaid for and during the Term of her natural life and my Will and meaning is that she shall enjoy the same absolutely free from and in no way subject to the Debts Charges Incumbrances power Intermeddling or Control whatsoever of her said husband and from and immediately after her Decease in Trust for the use of my Grandaughter Ann the Eldest daughter of the said Phillip and Sarah and her Heirs forever. Also I give and devise all that workshop situate lying and being opposite to the Hound Inn in the Town of Cuckfield aforesaid in the occupation of John Curteis and now used and employed by him in his Business of a Tallow Chandler And also the garden thereunto belonging and adjoining containing by estimation one Rood of Land more or less and also a small Tenement adjoining to the said Garden likewise in the occupation of the said John Curteis and used as a workhouse unto my said son John Packham for and during the term of his natural life and from and from and after his Decease unto his said wife Sarah for and during the term of her natural life if she shall continue so long a widow and from and immediately after their decease or the marriage of the said Sarah unto my Grandson Ned the eldest son of the said John and Sarah and his Heirs forever. Also I give and bequeath unto my son John Packham all my working tools of what kind soever and wheresoever and all my woollen apparel. Also I give full power unto my said Daughter Sarah the wife of Phillip Gatland aforesaid to take for her own separate use and benefit but in no way subject to the intermeddling of her said husband any part of my Goods and Linen (the Working Tools and Woollen apparel excepted) that she shall think proper provided that what is taken in the whole does not amount in value to more than the sum of Ten pounds And after payment of all my just debts the expenses of my Funeral and of proving this my Will I give and bequeath the Residue of my personal estate of what kindsoever and wheresoever to my Grandaughter Sarah the youngest daughter of the said Phillip and Sarah to be paid to my Grandaughter Sarah by my Executor hereinafter named when she shall attain her age of Twenty one years /Edwd Packham/ And I do desire and direct my said Executor in the mean time to convert the same into ready money as soon as conveniently may be after my Decease and after taking thereout as much as may be necessary for the putting my said Grandaughter Sarah apprentice to a Mantua Maker to place the remainder out upon Bond or other Security at the Direction of my Executor. And I do appoint the said Richard Butcher my Nephew sole Executor of this my Will. Sole Executor of this my Will. IN WITNESS whereof I the said Edward Packham have to this my last will and Testament contained in three sheets of paper set my hand and seal this eight day of March one thousand seven hundred and seventy six Edwd Packham Signed Sealed published and Declared by the said Edward Packham the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who were present at the signing and sealing thereof John Haynes Peter Elliott, servants to Mr Campion John Johnson servant to Mr Courthope.
  The Will of Edward Packham late of Cuckfield within the Archdeaconry of Lewes Mason deceased was proved the twenty second Day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three Before the Reverend Peter Guerin Crofts Clerk Surrogate and so forth Upon the Oath of John Butcher the sole Executor in the said will named to whom was committed the Administration of the Goods he being first sworn
  (Supplied by Patricia Rocks January 2010.)
  
• Death*: Edward Packham died in 1782 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Packham was buried on 28 March 1782 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 22 March 1783 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value: £100.

Sarah Cripps

• Marriage*: Sarah Cripps married Edward Packham, son of John Packham and Sarah Creasy, on 7 April 1735 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 7 April 1735, her married name was Packham.¹
• Death*: Sarah Cripps died in 1775 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Cripps was buried on 22 April 1775 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Edward."²

Sarah Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Packham was born circa 1740 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Edward Packham and Sarah Cripps.
• Married Name: As of 19 August 1771, her married name was Gatland.
• Marriage*: Sarah Packham married Philip Gatland, son of Edward Gatland and Mary Sawyer, on 19 August 1771 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Packham is mentioned in the will of Edward Packham dated 8 March 1776 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Philip Gatland

Parents:

• Baptism*: Philip Gatland was baptized on 22 September 1749 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Gatland and Mary Sawyer.
• Marriage*: Philip Gatland married Sarah Packham, daughter of Edward Packham and Sarah Cripps, on 19 August 1771 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Philip Gatland is mentioned in the will of Edward Packham dated 8 March 1776 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Philip Gatland died in 1788 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Philip Gatland was buried on 13 January 1788 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "clocksmith."⁴
• Anecdote*: Note that the will of Edward Packham, proved 1783, mentions that his son in law Philip Gatland is a clocksmith.³

John Packham

• Birth*: John Packham was born circa 1680 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: John Packham married Sarah Creasy, daughter of Edward Creasy and Mary Mackarell, on 5 August 1705 at Balcombe, Sussex, England^B, Sarah CRESY.

William Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Packham was baptized on 6 March 1714/15 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Packham and Sarah Creasy.
• Marriage*: William Packham married Mary (?) circa 1735 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: William Packham is mentioned in the will of Edward Packham dated 8 March 1776 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.²