William Holden
b. 6 January 1777
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: William Holden was baptized on 6 January 1777 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Holden and Ann Cuckney.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Henry Holden
b. 30 December 1774
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Henry Holden was baptized on 30 December 1774 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Holden and Ann Cuckney.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
William Holden
b. 22 January 1776
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: William Holden was baptized on 22 January 1776 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Holden and Ann Cuckney.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Holden
b. 18 September 1771
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Holden was baptized on 18 September 1771 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Holden and Ann Cuckney.
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067203, Image no: 375."
John Holden
b. 13 July 1779
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: John Holden was baptized on 13 July 1779 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Holden and Ann Cuckney.
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067203, Image no: 379."
Ann Holden
b. 25 June 1779
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Ann Holden was baptized on 25 June 1779 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Holden and Ann Cuckney.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Holden
b. 30 September 1724, d. 1786
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Birth: John Holden was born in 1724 at Burwash, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: John Holden was baptized on 30 September 1724 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Holden and Elizabeth Combs.
- Marriage*: John Holden married Sarah West on 2 February 1748/49 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Death*: John Holden died in 1786 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: John Holden was buried on 22 December 1786 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.3
Family:
Sarah West d. 1791
- Marriage*: John Holden married Sarah West on 2 February 1748/49 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Children:
John Holden+ b. 11 Jun 1749, d. 1825
William Holden b. 9 Apr 1751, d. 1753
James Holden b. 15 Jul 1753, d. 1819
Sarah Holden b. 15 Feb 1756
William Holden b. 13 Aug 1758, d. 1819
Barbara Holden b. 14 Feb 1762
Hannah Holden+ b. 22 Apr 1764
Henry Holden b. 11 Jan 1767, d. 1828
William Holden b. 9 Apr 1751, d. 1753
James Holden b. 15 Jul 1753, d. 1819
Sarah Holden b. 15 Feb 1756
William Holden b. 13 Aug 1758, d. 1819
Barbara Holden b. 14 Feb 1762
Hannah Holden+ b. 22 Apr 1764
Henry Holden b. 11 Jan 1767, d. 1828
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,.
Sarah West
d. 1791
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Marriage*: Sarah West married John Holden, son of John Holden and Elizabeth Combs, on 2 February 1748/49 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Married Name: As of 2 February 1748/49, her married name was Holden.1
- Death*: Sarah West died in 1791 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Sarah West was buried on 27 November 1791 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB, "widow."2
Family:
John Holden b. 30 Sep 1724, d. 1786
- Marriage*: Sarah West married John Holden, son of John Holden and Elizabeth Combs, on 2 February 1748/49 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
John Holden+ b. 11 Jun 1749, d. 1825
William Holden b. 9 Apr 1751, d. 1753
James Holden b. 15 Jul 1753, d. 1819
Sarah Holden b. 15 Feb 1756
William Holden b. 13 Aug 1758, d. 1819
Barbara Holden b. 14 Feb 1762
Hannah Holden+ b. 22 Apr 1764
Henry Holden b. 11 Jan 1767, d. 1828
William Holden b. 9 Apr 1751, d. 1753
James Holden b. 15 Jul 1753, d. 1819
Sarah Holden b. 15 Feb 1756
William Holden b. 13 Aug 1758, d. 1819
Barbara Holden b. 14 Feb 1762
Hannah Holden+ b. 22 Apr 1764
Henry Holden b. 11 Jan 1767, d. 1828
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,.
William Holden
b. 9 April 1751, d. 1753
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: William Holden was baptized on 9 April 1751 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Holden and Sarah West.
- Death*: William Holden died in 1753 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: William Holden was buried on 4 November 1753 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB, "son of John & Sarah."2
- (Witness) Will: William Holden is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Sarah Holden
b. 15 February 1756
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Sarah Holden was baptized on 15 February 1756 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Holden and Sarah West.
- Married Name: As of 17 February 1783, her married name was Axell.
- Marriage*: Sarah Holden married Richard Axell on 17 February 1783 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- (Witness) Will: Sarah Holden is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
Richard Axell
- Marriage*: Sarah Holden married Richard Axell on 17 February 1783 at Beckley, 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.
William Holden
b. 13 August 1758, d. 1819
Parents:
Last Edited: 5 Jan 2022
- Baptism*: William Holden was baptized on 13 August 1758 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Anecdote*: Christian name not given on baptism but burials suggest it was William.
- She was the daughter of John Holden and Sarah West.
- Marriage: William Holden married Hannah Boovis on 9 January 1788 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Death*: William Holden died in 1819 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: William Holden was buried on 14 November 1819 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB, "61 years."3
- Anecdote: The Beckley parish register was checked and the date of burial for William Holden is shown as 14 Nov 1819 (i.e. before he wrote his will!). However, the date given for the preceding entry in the register was 17 November, and for the following entry the 23 December. If dates were entered in sequence there is a strong possibility that the incumbent intended to write 17 December for William Holden's burial, instead of November. This would then be consistent with the date his will was written, 7 Dec 1819.
- Will*: William Holden left a will made on 7 December 1819 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Holden of Beckley 1819
ESRO: PBT 1/1/73/760
Made: 7 Dec 1819
Proved: 9 Aug 1820
Familysearch.org Film No. 1886178 p.900 – 901
This is the last Will and Testament of William Holden Cordwainer of the Parish of Beckley in the County of Sussex made this seventh day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and nineteen and in the 60th year of the reign of our Sovereign, Lord George the third, King of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. First I will and desire that all mu just debts and funeral expenses be paid and discharged by my Executors hereinafter named, out of the property I may be found to be possessed of at the time of my decease – then my will and desire is that after my decease, my beloved wife Hannah Holden shall have the free liberty to live and reside in my dwelling house (namely in the parlour and the chamber over the parlour) during her life or so long as she shall remain a widow, except in the meantime my Executors are obliged to sell my said house and appurtenances to pay any of my debts at my decease, and my will is that my said wife shall be paid yearly such a sum of money as my said house shall be rented at per year during her life or as long as she shall remain a widow and no longer, but provided my estate and effects which I may die possessed of will not allow such a sum of money to be paid to my said wife, then such lesser sum of money shall be paid her yearly as my Executors shall find convenient to pay her during her life or widowhood. And my will is that my said wife shall and make use of such of my household furniture as my Executors shall find useful to her during her continuance in my said dwelling house – and my will is that my son James Holden do succeed me in my trade, to live in my said house and to take all my stock in trade and all my household furniture at a fair valuation and to pay a fair and reasonable rent yearly to my Executors as long as my said wife shall live, or remain a widow. And after that period and after all the aforesaid deductions be made, my will is that all my remaining estate shall be sold and divided equally amongst my sons and daughters share and share alike, namely John, James, Henry, Sarah, Ann, Mary and Jane Holden or their heirs. And lastly, I do appoint Mr. Edward Playford farmer, and Henry Holden my brother, both of the Parish of Beckley, the sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament – in writing hereof, I William Holden the Testator have hereunto set my hand and seal this day and year first above written.
William Holden
Signed sealed and delivered by the
said William Holden the Testator in
the presence of us who, as witnesses
to this Will have hereunto subscribed
our names
Edmund Parsons
John Chilton
August 9th 1820 Then was sworn Edward Playford and Henry Holden, the Executors in this Will named to whom was committed the burthen of the Execution thereof – sworn also that the goods and chattels of the deceased to not amount in value unto one hundred pounds (£100).
Before me
John Myers Surrogate
(Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole May 2017.)
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,.
Barbara Holden
b. 14 February 1762
Parents:
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Barbara Holden was baptized on 14 February 1762 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Holden and Sarah West.
- Married Name: As of 29 March 1785, her married name was Bowlin.
- Marriage*: Barbara Holden married Thomas Bowlin on 29 March 1785 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- (Witness) Will: Barbara Holden is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
Thomas Bowlin
- Marriage*: Barbara Holden married Thomas Bowlin on 29 March 1785 at Beckley, 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.
James Holden
b. 15 July 1753, d. 1819
Parents:
Last Edited: 5 Jan 2022
- Baptism*: James Holden was baptized on 15 July 1753 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Holden and Sarah West.
- Marriage*: James Holden married Elizabeth Elphick on 13 April 1780 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Marriage*: James Holden married Elizabeth Baseden on 23 October 1788 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Will*: James Holden left a will made on 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of James Holden, Labourer of Beckley, 1808
ESRO: PBT 1/1/73/640
Made: 14 Apr 1808
Proved: 30 Mar 1820
Familysearch.org Film 1886178 pages 779 to 780
This is the last Will and Testament of me James Holden of the Parish of Beckley in the County of Sussex Labourer made this fourteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight and in the forty eighth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the third King of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland. First I Will that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid and discharged by my Executor hereinafter named Item I give to Elizabeth my beloved wife the sum of three hundred and fifty pounds of lawful money to dispose of as she shall think proper or such part of the said three hundred and fifty pounds as she my said wife shall not have expended or have occasion to expend during her life to be disposed of at twelve months after her decease by my Executors hereinafter named. And if I should out live or survive my said wife then my will is that the said three hundred and fifty pounds be given and disposed of by my brother in law Thomas Buckland and my sister in law Ann Baker or such part of the three hundred and fifty pounds as I shall not have occasion to expend for my support and during my life to be equally divided between them share and share alike and their heirs forever by my Executors hereinafter named. Also I give to my said wife all my household furniture plate linen etc to dispose of as she shall think proper. Also I give unto my said wife all the interest of the money which my house shall and may sell for provided my Executors and my said wife shall think proper to sell and dispose of my said house for her own use and benefit during her life and the interest of the said money to be paid her yearly so long as she shall live by my Executors hereinafter named. And after my said wife’s decease I do give and bequeath all my effects, ready money, money at interest and whatsoever can and may be found belonging to me or my said wife at the time of my said wife’s decease (except my household furniture and the said three hundred and fifty pounds before expressly and particularly specified) unto my three brothers namely John Holden, William Holden and Henry Holden and my three sisters namely Sarah the wife of Richard Axcell, Barbara the wife of Thomas Bowlin and Hannah Holden to be equally divided between them share and share alike and their lawful heirs forever to be paid to them at twelve months after my said wife’s decease by my Will expressly is that if my sister Hannah Holden should die before the execution of this Will and without lawful issue then I give her part unto her two sons (unlawfully begotten) namely Henry Holden and Abraham Staffle Holden to be equally divided between them when they shall arrive at the age of 21 years. And lastly, I do nominate and appoint Thomas Bowlin Snr Blacksmith and my brother Henry Holden of this Parish the sole Executors of this my last Will and Testament. And I do give to my two Executors the sum of five pounds of lawful money to be divided between them for their trouble in the execution of this Will. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this day and year first above written.
James Holden
Signed sealed and delivered by the above James Holden
the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the
presence of us who have as witnesses hereunto subscribed
our names in his presence and in the presence of each other
Isaac Parsons
Edward Apps
William Manser Jnr.
March 30 1820 on which day were sworn Thomas Bowler and Henry Holden joint Executors in this Will named to whom it was committed the execution of the same and the administration of the goods and chattels by us.
D. Hollingberry Car.
Value of the goods and chattels sworn to be under eight hundred pounds
(Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole April 2017.) - (Witness) Will: James Holden is mentioned in the will of Henry Holden dated 22 April 1809 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: James Holden died in 1819 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: James Holden was buried on 26 September 1819 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB, "66 years."3
Family 1:
Elizabeth Elphick d. 1781
- Marriage*: James Holden married Elizabeth Elphick on 13 April 1780 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Family 2:
Elizabeth Baseden
- Marriage*: James Holden married Elizabeth Baseden on 23 October 1788 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
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,.
Hannah Holden
b. 22 April 1764
Parents:
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Hannah Holden was baptized on 22 April 1764 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Holden and Sarah West.
- (Witness) Will: Hannah Holden is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family 1:
Child:
Henry Holden b. 26 Jul 1789
Family 2:
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Henry Holden
b. 11 January 1767, d. 1828
Parents:
Last Edited: 5 Jan 2022
- Baptism*: Henry Holden was baptized on 11 January 1767 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of John Holden and Sarah West.
- Marriage*: Henry Holden married Mary Butler on 26 April 1798 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- (Witness) Will: Henry Holden is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Will*: Henry Holden left a will made on 22 April 1809 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Henry Holden/Holding, Yeoman of Beckley, 1828
ESRO: PBT 1/1/76/434
Made: 22 Apr 1809
Proved: 27 Oct 1828
Familysearch.org Film. 1886181 p.706-709
This is the last Will and Testament of me Henry Holding of Beckly in the County of Sussex, Yeoman, made this twenty second day of April in the year one thousand eight hundred and nine. First I do revoke and make void all former Wills. I direct that all my just debts funeral expenses and charges for proving this my Will and all other incidental charges be fully paid. I make constitute and appoint my brother James Holding and my friend Thomas Bowlden of Beckly aforesaid Blacksmith executors of my Will and Guardians of my children. I give and devise unto the said James Holding and Thomas Bowlden all that my messuage garden land and premises in Beckly aforesaid with the appurtenances and now in my possession and all other my real estate whatsoever, to hold the same unto them the said James Holding and Thomas Bowlden their heirs and assigns forever upon trust that they or the survivor of them or their heirs of such survivor shall and do as soon as conveniently may be after my decease sell and dispose of my said messuage and hereditaments and other my real estate so devised to them as aforesaid with their appurtenances either together or in parcels or in public sale or auction or by private contract or in such other way and manner and to such person or persons and for such price or prices sum or sums of money as to them or the survivor of them or his heirs shall seem reasonable and most conducive to the advancement and benefit of the trusts hereinafter mentioned and the monies arising thereby and therefrom and the rents and profits thereof in the meantime and until such sale or sales shall and do pay and apply in the manner and for the ends intent and purposes hereinafter mentioned. And upon payment of the money for which the said messuage and hereditaments or any part thereof shall be sold to convey the hereditaments so to be sold to the purchaser or purchasers thereof and his her or their heirs or assigns and to give or sign 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 so much thereof as in receipt or receipts shall be expressed or acknowledged to be received and such purchaser or purchasers as 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 such purchase money or part thereof. Also I give and bequeath unto the said James Holding and James (sic) Bowlden all and every my ready monies and securities for money, debts, household goods, implements of household goods, chattels, effects and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature kind or quality soever the same be (not by me hereinbefore
Henry Holden
Page 2
already otherwise disposed of) whereas I shall die possessed or which shall be anyways due owing coming or belonging unto me at the time of my decease and all my estate and interest therein TO HOLD the same and every part thereof unto the said James Holding and James (sic) Bowlden their Executors Administrators and Assigns UPON TRUST that they my said Executors and Trustees or the survivor of them shall and do as soon as conveniently may be after my decease, sell and convert into ready money all such part or parts of my personal estate as shall not consist of monies or securities for money and UPON FURTHER TRUST that they my said Trustees and Executors or the survivor or survivors of them or their Executors, heirs, administrators or assigns of such survivor shall and may do in the first place by and out of the monies to arise from the sale or sales of my said messuage, hereditaments, real and personal estates and premises hereinbefore directed to be sold and to be called, received and got in as aforesaid and by the rents, interest and profits thereof in the meantime and until such sale and sales pay all just debts as I shall owe at the time of my decease unto any person or persons whomsoever, my funeral expenses, the charges of proving this my Will and Executor’s and Trustee’s costs and charges and all incidental expenses and from and after payment thereof UPON TRUST to pay the interest, all the residue and remainder of such trust money unto my wife Mary Holding for her life and after her decease to pay out trust monies unto and among all my children that shall be living at my death in equal parts shares and proportions to whom I give and bequeath the same accordingly and to be paid unto them as shall be of age at my death at the end of one year after my decease and to those that shall be under age at my death when and as they shall attain their age or ages of twenty one years AND in case any or either of them shall die under age leaving issue then such issue shall have and take its parent’s part but in case any or either of them shall die under age and without issue then I give the part and share of him, her or them so dying without issue unto the survivor of them AND I will and direct my said Executors during the said minority of my said children to put and place out at interest the parts or shares of such of them as shall be under age and from time to time pay and apply such interest and such part of the principal as my said Executors or the survivor of them shall think fit to and for the maintenance, benefit, education, putting forth in the world and the advancement of such children until they severally their age and ages of twenty one years
Henry Holden
Page 3
And my will is and I do hereby declare that my said Executors or either of them, their Executors or Administrators or any or either of them shall not be chargeable for any more of the said Trusts, estates, monies and premises than they shall respectively actually receive nor with or for any loss which may happen of the same estates, monies and premises or any part thereof nor any one of them for the other of them and that it shall be lawful to and for my said Executors and Trustees and each of them their and each of their Executors and Administrators in the first place by and out of the aforesaid respective Trust, estates, monies and premises to deduct and reimburse himself all such losses, costs, charges and expenses as they or either of them shall sustain, expend or be put unto by reason of the Trusts hereby in them reposed or the management thereof or any other thing in anywise relating thereto together with a proper allowance for their trouble and attendances in and about the same Trusts. In witness whereof I Henry Holding the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in three sheets of paper set my hand and seal (that is to say) my hand to the two first sheets hereof and my hand and seal to this third and last sheet the day and year in the first sheet first written.
Henry Holden
Signed sealed published and declared by
the said Henry Holding the Testator 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 subscribed
our names as witnesses
Wm Vidler
???James
Jno. Woollett
Page 4
October 17th 1828
Then was sworn Thomas Bowlden, the sole Executor in this Will named to whom was committed the burthen of the Execution thereof, sworn also that the goods and chattels of the deceased do not amount in value unto one hundred pounds.
Before me
John Myers Surrogate
Passed the seal 27th October 1828
(Transcribed by Sharon ingersole May 2017.) - (Witness) Will: Henry Holden is mentioned in the will of William Holden dated 7 December 1819 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: Henry Holden died in 1828 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Henry Holden was buried on 17 April 1828 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB, "61 years."2
- Probate: His estate was probated on 27 October 1828 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Under £100.
Family:
Mary Butler
- Marriage*: Henry Holden married Mary Butler on 26 April 1798 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Baseden
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Married Name: As of 23 October 1788, her married name was Holden.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Baseden married James Holden, son of John Holden and Sarah West, on 23 October 1788 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Baseden is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
James Holden b. 15 Jul 1753, d. 1819
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Baseden married James Holden, son of John Holden and Sarah West, on 23 October 1788 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Elizabeth Elphick
d. 1781
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Married Name: As of 13 April 1780, her married name was Holden.
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Elphick married James Holden, son of John Holden and Sarah West, on 13 April 1780 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: Elizabeth Elphick died in 1781 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Elizabeth Elphick was buried on 16 August 1781 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB, "wife of James."2
Family:
James Holden b. 15 Jul 1753, d. 1819
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Elphick married James Holden, son of John Holden and Sarah West, on 13 April 1780 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
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,.
Thomas Bowlin
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Marriage*: Thomas Bowlin married Barbara Holden, daughter of John Holden and Sarah West, on 29 March 1785 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- (Witness) Will: Thomas Bowlin is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- (Witness) Will: Thomas Bowlin is mentioned in the will of Henry Holden dated 22 April 1809 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
Barbara Holden b. 14 Feb 1762
- Marriage*: Thomas Bowlin married Barbara Holden, daughter of John Holden and Sarah West, on 29 March 1785 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Richard Axell
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Marriage*: Richard Axell married Sarah Holden, daughter of John Holden and Sarah West, on 17 February 1783 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- (Witness) Will: Richard Axell is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
Sarah Holden b. 15 Feb 1756
- Marriage*: Richard Axell married Sarah Holden, daughter of John Holden and Sarah West, on 17 February 1783 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Hannah Boovis
d. 1839
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Married Name: As of 9 January 1788, her married name was Holden.
- Marriage*: Hannah Boovis married William Holden, daughter of John Holden and Sarah West, on 9 January 1788 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- (Witness) Will: Hannah Boovis is mentioned in the will of William Holden dated 7 December 1819 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: Hannah Boovis died in 1839 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Hannah Boovis was buried on 18 March 1839 at All Saints, Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB, "75 years."2
Family:
William Holden b. 13 Aug 1758, d. 1819
- Marriage*: Hannah Boovis married William Holden, daughter of John Holden and Sarah West, on 9 January 1788 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.1
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,.
John Holden
b. circa 1785
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2021
- Marriage License*: John Holden and Elizabeth Combs obtained a marriage licence on 20 August 1712 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John HOLDEN of Lewes, perriwig maker, and Elizabeth COMBS, spinster of Ferring. Sponsors: John Holden and William Castle of Chichester, innholder.1
- Anecdote*: The Sussex People Index has the following entry:
John Holding and wife Eliz., and family
5th June 1717 - Lewes St. Michael [Burwash : Par 284/32/1]
It possibly relates to settlement.2 - Birth*: John Holden was born circa 1785 at Sussex, England.
Family:
Elizabeth Combs b. c 1790, d. 1726
- Marriage License*: John Holden and Elizabeth Combs obtained a marriage licence on 20 August 1712 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John HOLDEN of Lewes, perriwig maker, and Elizabeth COMBS, spinster of Ferring. Sponsors: John Holden and William Castle of Chichester, innholder.1
Children:
Susanna Holden b. 25 Jan 1712/13
Edward Holden b. 18 Aug 1714, d. 1768
Ann Holden b. 12 Feb 1716/17
Elizabeth Holden b. 30 Nov 1718, d. 1719
John Holden+ b. 30 Sep 1724, d. 1786
Edward Holden b. 18 Aug 1714, d. 1768
Ann Holden b. 12 Feb 1716/17
Elizabeth Holden b. 30 Nov 1718, d. 1719
John Holden+ b. 30 Sep 1724, d. 1786
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S266] Index to People, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "Source: 29; Entry: 30020."
Elizabeth Combs
b. circa 1790, d. 1726
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2021
- Marriage License*: Elizabeth Combs and John Holden obtained a marriage licence on 20 August 1712 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John HOLDEN of Lewes, perriwig maker, and Elizabeth COMBS, spinster of Ferring. Sponsors: John Holden and William Castle of Chichester, innholder.1
- Married Name: As of circa 1715, her married name was Holden.
- Death*: Elizabeth Combs died in 1726 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Elizabeth Combs was buried on 19 February 1726 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB, "wife of John."2
- Birth*: Elizabeth Combs was born circa 1790 at Sussex, England.
Family:
John Holden b. c 1785
- Marriage License*: Elizabeth Combs and John Holden obtained a marriage licence on 20 August 1712 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John HOLDEN of Lewes, perriwig maker, and Elizabeth COMBS, spinster of Ferring. Sponsors: John Holden and William Castle of Chichester, innholder.1
Children:
Susanna Holden b. 25 Jan 1712/13
Edward Holden b. 18 Aug 1714, d. 1768
Ann Holden b. 12 Feb 1716/17
Elizabeth Holden b. 30 Nov 1718, d. 1719
John Holden+ b. 30 Sep 1724, d. 1786
Edward Holden b. 18 Aug 1714, d. 1768
Ann Holden b. 12 Feb 1716/17
Elizabeth Holden b. 30 Nov 1718, d. 1719
John Holden+ b. 30 Sep 1724, d. 1786
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,.
Dick Tidey
b. 17 November 1882, d. 25 February 1969
Last Edited: 12 Apr 2021
- Birth*: Dick Tidey was born on 17 November 1882 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Marriage*: Dick Tidey married Florence May Pettit, daughter of John Henry Pettit and Alice Jane Barber, in 1909 at Steyning, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: Dick Tidey died on 25 February 1969 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 86.1
- Probate*: His estate was probated on 29 April 1969 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB, £2719.1
Family:
Florence May Pettit b. 22 Jul 1891
- Marriage*: Dick Tidey married Florence May Pettit, daughter of John Henry Pettit and Alice Jane Barber, in 1909 at Steyning, Sussex, EnglandB.
Child:
Richard John Tidey+ b. 4 Jan 1923, d. 2011
Citations
- [S422] National Probate Calendar, England & Wales (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995. (https://www.ancestry.co.uk/).
Richard John Tidey
b. 4 January 1923, d. 2011
Parents:
Last Edited: 10 Jul 2024
- Birth*: Richard John Tidey was born on 4 January 1923 at Steyning, Sussex, EnglandB.
- He was the son of Dick Tidey and Florence May Pettit.
- Marriage*: Richard John Tidey married Ada Kathleen Martin in 1951 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: Richard John Tidey died in 2011 at Polegate, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
Ada Kathleen Martin b. 1 Jun 1929, d. 16 Oct 2000
- Marriage*: Richard John Tidey married Ada Kathleen Martin in 1951 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB.
Ada Kathleen Martin
b. 1 June 1929, d. 16 October 2000
Last Edited: 10 Jul 2024
- Birth*: Ada Kathleen Martin was born on 1 June 1929 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Married Name: As of 1951, her married name was Tidey.
- Marriage*: Ada Kathleen Martin married Richard John Tidey, son of Dick Tidey and Florence May Pettit, in 1951 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: Ada Kathleen Martin died on 16 October 2000 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 71.
Family:
Richard John Tidey b. 4 Jan 1923, d. 2011
- Marriage*: Ada Kathleen Martin married Richard John Tidey, son of Dick Tidey and Florence May Pettit, in 1951 at Hove, Sussex, EnglandB.
Abraham Staffell Holden
b. 10 January 1796
Parents:
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Abraham Staffell Holden was baptized on 10 January 1796 at St Mary's, Rye, Sussex, EnglandB, "baseborn child."1
- He was the son of Abraham Staffell and Hannah Holden.
- (Witness) Will: Abraham Staffell Holden is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Abraham Staffell
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2021
Family:
Henry Holden
b. 26 July 1789
Parents:
Mother: Hannah Holden b. 22 Apr 1764
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Henry Holden was baptized on 26 July 1789 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Hannah Holden.
- (Witness) Will: Henry Holden is mentioned in the will of James Holden dated 14 April 1808 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary Butler
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2021
- Married Name: As of 26 April 1798, her married name was Holden.
- Marriage*: Mary Butler married Henry Holden, son of John Holden and Sarah West, on 26 April 1798 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
- (Witness) Will: Mary Butler is mentioned in the will of Henry Holden dated 22 April 1809 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Family:
Henry Holden b. 11 Jan 1767, d. 1828
- Marriage*: Mary Butler married Henry Holden, son of John Holden and Sarah West, on 26 April 1798 at Beckley, Sussex, EnglandB.
Ann Holden
b. 12 February 1716/17
Parents:
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2021
- Baptism*: Ann Holden was baptized on 12 February 1716/17 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of John Holden and Elizabeth Combs.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.