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John Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Thorpe was baptized on 10 March 1750/51 at St Andrew & St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Thorpe and Sarah Pilbeame.

Jane Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Thorpe was baptized on 1 October 1752 at St Andrew & St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Thorpe and Sarah Pilbeame.

Mary Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Thorpe was baptized on 10 October 1748 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Thorpe and Sarah Pilbeame.

William Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Thorpe was baptized on 1 June 1754 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Thorpe and Sarah Pilbeame.

Elizabeth Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Thorpe was baptized on 19 March 1758 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Thorpe and Sarah Pilbeame.
• Death*: Elizabeth Thorpe died in May 1758 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Thorpe was buried on 9 May 1758 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Sarah."²

Bet Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Bet Thorpe was baptized on 15 April 1759 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Thorpe and Sarah Pilbeame.

Anne Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Thorpe was baptized on 4 January 1761 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Thorpe and Sarah Pilbeame.
• Death*: Anne Thorpe died in May 1761 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Thorpe was buried on 13 May 1761 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Sarah."²

Mary Skinner

• Married Name: As of 28 January 1777, her married name was Thorpe.
• Marriage*: Mary Skinner married George Thorpe, son of John Thorpe and Sarah Pilbeame, on 28 January 1777 at Hadlow, Kent, England^B, George of Maresfield; Mary of this parish.¹
• Death*: Mary Skinner died in 1794 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Skinner was buried on 24 April 1794 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Hetty Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hetty Thorpe was baptized on 20 April 1800 at St Mary, Newick, Sussex, England^B, Mother given as Mary.¹
• She was the daughter of George Thorpe and Martha Taylor.

Jonathan Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jonathan Thorpe was baptized on 10 September 1803 at St Mary's, Barcombe, Sussex, England^B, Mother given as Mary.¹
• He was the son of George Thorpe and Martha Taylor.
• Marriage*: Jonathan Thorpe married Elizabeth Chatfield on 29 December 1823 at Chailey, Sussex, England^B, Jonathan a binder; Elizabeth of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: Title: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 16 Jan 1824
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: QO/46/1824-01-16
  THORPE Jonathan, wife Elizabeth; JP's order removing them from Chailey to Barcombe recorded and confirmed.
• Emigration*: Jonathan Thorpe emigrated in 1854 to New South Wales, Australia, The passenger list says he was born in Barcombe about 1803 and his parents were named George and Martha.

Mercy Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mercy Thorpe was baptized on 12 April 1807 at St Mary's, Barcombe, Sussex, England^B, Mother given as Mary.¹
• She was the daughter of George Thorpe and Martha Taylor.

Richard Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Thorpe was baptized on 30 June 1805 at St Margaret, Isfield, Sussex, England^B, Mother given as Mary.¹
• He was the son of George Thorpe and Martha Taylor.

Elizabeth Chatfield

• Married Name: As of 29 December 1823, her married name was Thorpe.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Chatfield married Jonathan Thorpe, son of George Thorpe and Martha Taylor, on 29 December 1823 at Chailey, Sussex, England^B, Jonathan a binder; Elizabeth of this parish.¹
• Anecdote*: Title: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 16 Jan 1824
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: QO/46/1824-01-16
  THORPE Jonathan, wife Elizabeth; JP's order removing them from Chailey to Barcombe recorded and confirmed.

Richard Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Thorpe was baptized on 6 January 1723/24 at St Andrew & St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Thorpe and Mary (?)

Elizabeth Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Thorpe was baptized on 16 November 1727 at St Andrew & St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Thorpe and Mary (?)

William Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Thorpe was baptized on 16 March 1729/30 at St Andrew & St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Thorpe and Mary (?)

Mary Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Thorpe was baptized on 8 May 1732 at St Andrew & St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Thorpe and Mary (?)

Benjamin Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Benjamin Thorpe was baptized on 4 April 1738 at St Andrew & St Mary the Virgin, Fletching, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Thorpe and Mary (?)

William Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Thorpe was baptized on 18 April 1824 at St Peter's, Chailey, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Barcombe."¹
• He was the son of Jonathan Thorpe and Elizabeth Chatfield.

George Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Thorpe was baptized on 22 April 1827 at St Peter's, Chailey, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Barcombe."¹
• He was the son of Jonathan Thorpe and Elizabeth Chatfield.

Ann Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Thorpe was baptized on 9 January 1831 at St Peter's, Chailey, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Barcombe."¹
• She was the daughter of Jonathan Thorpe and Elizabeth Chatfield.

Alfred Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alfred Thorpe was baptized on 23 March 1834 at St Peter's, Chailey, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Barcombe."¹
• He was the son of Jonathan Thorpe and Elizabeth Chatfield.

James Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Thorpe was baptized on 19 November 1837 at St Peter's, Chailey, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Barcombe."¹
• He was the son of Jonathan Thorpe and Elizabeth Chatfield.

Henry Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Thorpe was baptized on 25 October 1840 at St Peter's, Chailey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jonathan Thorpe and Elizabeth Chatfield.

Charles Thorpe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Thorpe was baptized on 5 November 1843 at St Peter's, Chailey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jonathan Thorpe and Elizabeth Chatfield.

Frederick George Curtis

Parents:

• Birth*: Frederick George Curtis was born circa 1865 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Peter Curtis and Harriet Howell.
• Death*: Frederick George Curtis died in 1903 at Croydon, Surrey, England.

BW172 George Fletcher

George Fletcher's token, 1659 (obverse)

Parents:

• Baptism*: BW172 George Fletcher was baptized on 5 March 1626/27 at St Andrew's, West Tarring, Sussex, England^B, FLETCHCR.¹
• He was the son of William Fletcher and Margaret Lause.
• Marriage*: BW172 George Fletcher married Elizabeth (?) circa 1656 at England.
• Occupation*: BW172 George Fletcher was a mercer in 1657.
• Anecdote*: The following document is held at the WSRO:
  Reference: WSRO: WISTON/2486
  Title:     Assignment of extent, in consideration of 'a certain sum', from John Eversfeild of Steyning, gent., and Anthony Eversfeild of Washington, gent., to William and George Fletcher of Tarring, mercers.
  Date:     4 Jan 1657/8.
  
• Anecdote: George Fletcher issued a merchant's token in 1659 (Sussex BW172, N----, K113).
  
• Marriage*: BW172 George Fletcher married Mary Dale on 23 June 1672 at West Tarring, Sussex, England^B, Mary DALE, widow.²
• Death*: BW172 George Fletcher died in 1695 at West Tarring, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: BW172 George Fletcher was buried on 20 January 1695 at St Andrew's, West Tarring, Sussex, England^B, "Mr."³

William Fletcher

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Fletcher was baptized on 18 November 1596 at St Andrew's, West Tarring, Sussex, England^B, FLECHER.¹
• He was the son of John Fletcher and Jane Lee.
• Marriage*: William Fletcher married Margaret Lause on 12 February 1620/21 at West Tarring, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote: William Fletcher of Tarring, mercer, was a witness to the will of Dorothy White of Tarring, proved 13 Oct 1650. (ESRO: SAS/RF 2/175.)
• Occupation*: William Fletcher was a mercer (WSRO: WISTON/2486) in 1657.
• Death*: William Fletcher died in 1658 at West Tarring, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: The following document is held at the WSRO:
  Reference: WSRO: WISTON/2486
  Title:     Assignment of extent, in consideration of 'a certain sum', from John Eversfeild of Steyning, gent., and Anthony Eversfeild of Washington, gent., to William and George Fletcher of Tarring, mercers.
  Date:     4 Jan 1657/8.
  
• Will*: William Fletcher left a will made on 22 May 1658 at West Tarring, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Fletcher, West Tarring 1658
  (TNA: Prob 11/281/295)
  Made: 22 May 1658
  Proved: 28 Jun 1658
  In the Name of God Amen the two and twentith daie of May in the yeare of our lord Christ one thousand Sixe hundred Fiftie and eight I William Fletcher of west Tareing in the County of Sussex gent Being sicke in bodie but of good and perfecte remembrance (Thankes be to God) Doe make and ordaine this my last will and testament in manner and forme followinge First I bequeath my soule into the hands of Almighty God And my bodie to the ground whereof it was made Imprimis I give and bequeath to the poore of the parish of west Tarringe the summe of thirtie shillings Item I give will and bequeath unto my sonne William Fletcher the summe of three hundred pounds of currant English money to be paid by my Executor within sixe monethes after my decease Item I give will and bequeath unto Joseph Fletcher my sonne the summe of three hundred and Fifty pounds of currant English money to be paid by my Executor within sixe monethes after my decease Item I give will and bequeath unto my sonne George Fletcher the summe of Fiftie pounds of currant English money to be paid within sixe monethes after my decease Item I give will and bequeath unto my said sonne George Fletcher all my interest and terme which I have yet to come of and in one lease of certaine Lands lyeing in Heene which I hold of Sackfield Graves gent Item I give and bequeath unto my Cousin Elizabeth Sadler the wife of Henry Sadler the summe of tenn pounds of currant money to be paid within sixe monethes after my decease And I likewise give and forgive unto the said Elizabeth Sadler all such money as she or Henry Sadler her husband now oweth me Item I give and bequeath unto Thomas Dudman my servant the summe of Five pounds of currant money to be paid within sixe monethes after my decease And likewise I give & bequeath unto the said Thomas Dudman all my wearing apparrell Except one Cloake one little Coate one paire of breeches and one Hatt which I never yet did weare Item I give and bequeath unto Elizabeth Dumbrill my servant maide the summe of thirtie shillings Item I give will and bequeath unto Mary the daughter of my sonne Thomas Fletcher the summe of one hundred pounds of currant English money to be paid unto her when she shall accomplish the age of one and twentie yeares or at her day of marriage which shall first happen Item I give will and bequeath unto all the rest of my Grandchildren which are now borne the summe of twentie pounds a peece to be paid to every and each of them as they shall accomplish the severall ages of one and twentie yeares or the daies of their severall marriages respectively which of them shall first happen Item I give will and bequeath unto William Fletcher my sonne and to his heires for ever all that my freehold Land with th'appurtenances lyeing in Tarringe which I lately purchased of Sir Henry Garraway now in the occupacion of James Graves Item I give unto Joseph Fletcher my sonne all the right terme and interest which yett I have to come of and in two leases of two little crofts or closes lyeing against Offington now in the occupacion of Thomas Johnson And likewise all my terme and interest unexpired of one lease of one Acre of land lyeing in the west Common feild of Heene in the South furlonge belowe the windmill there standinge Item I give and bequeath unto my sonne John Fletcher and to his heires for ever halfe an Acre of Coppyhold Land lying in Salveington which I purchased of one Robert Floate And also one moeity of a house and Barne standing thereupon Item I give and bequeath unto my said sonne John Fletcher all other my Leases mortgages Bonds Bills surrenders goods Chattells and household stuffe whatsoever not before given and bequeathed for and towards the payment of all such debts and legacies as shall be iustly due And I doe make and ordaine the said John Fletcher my sonne my sole and whole Executor of this my last will and testament And I doe hereby renounce all other former wills and declare this to be my last will and testament written in three sheetes of paper In wittnesse whereof I have hereunto sett my seale and have subscribed my name to every sheete the day and yeare above written William Fletcher Sealed and Declared to be the last will and testament of the said William Fletcher in the presence of William Pype Cleric Will. Oliver
  Probate: London, 28th June 1658, to John Fletcher son and executor named in the will.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 8th December 2021 for Geoffrey Barber.)
• Burial*: William Fletcher was buried on 7 June 1658 at St Andrew's, West Tarring, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 June 1658 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

John Fletcher

• Marriage*: John Fletcher married Margaret (?) circa 1560 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Fletcher married Jane Lee on 1 August 1580 at Washington, Sussex, England^B, John of Tarring; Jane of this parish.¹
• Death*: John Fletcher died in 1607 at West Tarring, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Fletcher was buried on 10 April 1607 at St Andrew's, West Tarring, Sussex, England^B, "senior."²

Margaret Lause

• Married Name: As of 12 February 1620/21, her married name was Fletcher.
• Marriage*: Margaret Lause married William Fletcher, son of John Fletcher and Jane Lee, on 12 February 1620/21 at West Tarring, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Margaret Lause died in 1647 at West Tarring, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Margaret Lause was buried on 29 September 1647 at St Andrew's, West Tarring, Sussex, England^B, "wife of William."¹