Henry William Akehurst
b. 29 November 1840, d. 18 May 1901
Parents:
Father: William Henry Akehurst b. 13 Apr 1817, d. 1892
Mother: Mary Anne Bignell b. 29 Jan 1815, d. 1900
Mother: Mary Anne Bignell b. 29 Jan 1815, d. 1900
Last Edited: 10 Apr 2022
- Birth*: Henry William Akehurst was born on 29 November 1840 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- He was the son of William Henry Akehurst and Mary Anne Bignell.
- Baptism: Henry William Akehurst was baptized on 7 March 1841 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: Henry William Akehurst died on 18 May 1901 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 60.
Adam Farmer
b. circa 1498, d. 1547
Parents:
Last Edited: 17 Dec 2023
- Birth*: Adam Farmer was born circa 1498 at England.
- He was the son of Thomas Farmer and Elizabeth (?)
- Marriage: Adam Farmer married Alice (?) circa 1520 at Sussex, England.
- (Witness) Will: Adam Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 11 September 1529 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Anecdote: There is a land grant made by an Adam FERMER on 20 January 1547 which may be for this person:
Adam FERMER of Rotherfield, yeoman, to Robert FERMER and John STAPLE, 20 January 1547.
Lands in Rotherfield (47 acres) abutting N on way leading between Skuttylchroche and house called Shereffs, S on land of John FERMOR called Archerede, SW on way leading from Rotherfield to Orgarshyll and piece of land called Cukkam, SE on land called Bondmede and Clayton, E on way leading from Clayton
Adam FERMER appoints William SAWYER and George MAYND to deliver seisin to Robert FERMER and John STAPLE
Witnesses: John CARRWYND of Frant, Thomas FARMER of Rotherfield
Abstract recorded by ESRO for their catalogue (ESRO: DYK 377.) - Death*: Adam Farmer died in 1547 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Adam Farmer was buried on 24 January 1547 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "Adam Fermor, the elder."2
- Anecdote: Surrender by John Farmer, senior, son of Adam Farmer and Alice his wife
Reference: PRO 30/26/40/19
Description: Court Rolls. Rotherfield [co. Sussex]. Surrender by John Farmer, senior, son of Adam Farmer and Alice his wife, to William his brother of his holdings in Sherlond', Crokeshawe and Streteland.
Note: Copy. 1m. These documents (PRO 30/26/40/1 - PRO 30/26/40/21) were received through the post, without any accompanying letter, on 25 September 1899.
Date: 6 Edward VI Oct. 8 (28 Jan 1552-27 Jan 1553]
Held by: The National Archives, Kew.
Family:
Alice (?) d. 1551
- Marriage: Adam Farmer married Alice (?) circa 1520 at Sussex, England.
Children:
John Farmer+ b. c 1520, d. c 1559
Margaret Farmer b. c 1520
William Farmer+ b. c 1521
Thomas Farmer at Merke+ b. c 1525, d. Apr 1591
Alice Farmer+ b. c 1530, d. 1595
Joan Farmer b. c 1532
Margaret Farmer b. c 1520
William Farmer+ b. c 1521
Thomas Farmer at Merke+ b. c 1525, d. Apr 1591
Alice Farmer+ b. c 1530, d. 1595
Joan Farmer b. c 1532
Citations
- [S659] Will of Thomas Farmer of Rotherfield, Sussex, England, made 11 Sep 1529, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, unknown probate date. (ESRO: PBT 1/2/1/26B).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Baker
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Baker married Herbert Fermor, son of Nicholas Fermor and Katherine Wood, on 27 August 1639 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Family:
Herbert Fermor b. c 1590, d. 1647
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Baker married Herbert Fermor, son of Nicholas Fermor and Katherine Wood, on 27 August 1639 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Bridget Fermor
b. 1 February 1598
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Bridget Fermor was baptized on 1 February 1598 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, 1597/98.1
- She was the daughter of Nicholas Fermor and Katherine Wood.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Nicholas Fermor
b. 4 October 1618, d. 1638
Parents:
Last Edited: 27 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Nicholas Fermor was baptized on 4 October 1618 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Herbert Fermor and Mary (?)
- (Witness) Will: Nicholas Fermor is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Fermor dated 27 April 1620 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Death*: Nicholas Fermor died in 1638 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Will*: Nicholas Fermor left a will made on 11 July 1638 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.3,4
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Nicholas Fermor, Gentleman of Rotherfield, 1638
(ESRO: PBT/1/1/25/137A)
Made: 11 Jul 1638
Proved: 2 Aug 1638
Familysearch:Film: 1885823, Image: 399
In the name of god amen I Nicholas Fermor of Retherfeild in the Countie of Sussex gentleman being sick of bodie but of good and perfect memorie thanks be given to god doe this Eleventh daie of July in the Fourteenth yeare of the Raigne of our sovereigne Lord Charles11 1638 by the grace of god kinge of England Scotland France and Ireland defender of the fait &c, make declare & ordeine this my last will & testament in manner & forme following Imprimis I give & bequeath my soule to god and my bodie I will to the earth with an assureance of a resurrection unto eternall life through the merritts of Jesus Christ my onlie saviour Item I give unto my loveing mother Marie Fermor All my lease & leases of the Mill tenement & premisses now late in thoccupacion of William Cooke or his assignes in Retherfeild aforesaid and all my estate right and title of in & to the said leases mill tenemeent & premisses Item I give devise & bequeath to my said loveing mother All other & the rest & residue of my goods Cattells Chattells legacies sume & sumes of monie to me due or owing or to me given or demised And I alsoe make my said loveing mother marie Fermor executrix of this my said last will & testament In Wittnes whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale the daie & yeare first above written
Nicholas Farmer
Read sealed and delivered and published and declared to be the last will & testament of the said Nicholas Fermor in the presence of William Catt & Anne Taylar her marke
Probate: 2nd August 1638 to Marie Fermor mother and executrix of the deceased.
(Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 24th April 2022 for Geoffrey Barber.) - Burial*: Nicholas Fermor was buried on 15 July 1638 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Probate: His estate was probated on 2 August 1638 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S1065] Will of Nicholas Fermor of Waldron, Sussex, England, made 27 Apr 1621, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 13 Feb 1622. (TNA: PROB 11/139/168).
- [S1060] Will of Nicholas Fermor of Rotherfield, Sussex, England, made 11 Jul 1638, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 2 Aug 1638. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/25/137A).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film: 1885823, Image:399."
Nicholas Fermor
b. 18 October 1583
Parents:
Last Edited: 27 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Nicholas Fermor was baptized on 18 October 1583 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Nicholas Fermor and Katherine Wood.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Bridget Fermor
b. 5 September 1585, d. 1586
Parents:
Last Edited: 23 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Bridget Fermor was baptized on 5 September 1585 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Nicholas Fermor and Katherine Wood.
- Death*: Bridget Fermor died in 1586 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Bridget Fermor was buried on 20 May 1586 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "daughter of Nicholas."2
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,.
William Fermor
b. 23 October 1586
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: William Fermor was baptized on 23 October 1586 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Nicholas Fermor and Katherine Wood.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Porter
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Porter married Robert Baker on 17 December 1600 at Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Porter married Anthony Fowle, son of Anthony Fowle and Margery Sherlock, on 8 May 1606 at St Michael Wood St, London, England.1
- Anecdote*: The marriage record states: Elizabeth BAKER married Robert FOWLER [FOWLE] on 8 May 1606 at St Michael Wood St, London, “Robert a gent of Rotherfield, Elizabeth widow". This is considered to an error in the parish register, and should be Anthony Fowle. Elizabeth was the widow of Robert Baker, so perhaps that is the cause of the error. The will of John Baker of Rotherfield, proved 1625, provides the proof that his widowed mother, Elizabeth Baker, married Anthony Fowle.
- (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Porter is mentioned in the will of John Baker dated 16 October 1623 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Family 1:
Robert Baker d. 1604
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Porter married Robert Baker on 17 December 1600 at Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
John Baker b. 24 Oct 1602, d. 1623
Mary Baker b. 28 Nov 1602, d. 1603
Frances Baker b. 24 Feb 1604/5, d. 1607
Mary Baker b. 28 Nov 1602, d. 1603
Frances Baker b. 24 Feb 1604/5, d. 1607
Family 2:
Anthony Fowle b. 1 Dec 1567, d. Sep 1647
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Porter married Anthony Fowle, son of Anthony Fowle and Margery Sherlock, on 8 May 1606 at St Michael Wood St, London, England.1
Children:
Anne Fowle b. 3 Mar 1606/7
John Fowle b. 25 Mar 1607, d. 1626
Jane Fowle b. 5 Aug 1610
William Fowle b. 27 Sep 1612
Richard Fowle b. 31 Aug 1615
Christopher Fowle b. 5 Sep 1616
William Fowle b. 30 Mar 1619
Austen Fowle b. c 1621, d. May 1621
Samuel Fowle b. 10 Oct 1624
John Fowle b. 25 Mar 1607, d. 1626
Jane Fowle b. 5 Aug 1610
William Fowle b. 27 Sep 1612
Richard Fowle b. 31 Aug 1615
Christopher Fowle b. 5 Sep 1616
William Fowle b. 30 Mar 1619
Austen Fowle b. c 1621, d. May 1621
Samuel Fowle b. 10 Oct 1624
Robert Baker
d. 1604
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Marriage*: Robert Baker married Elizabeth Porter on 17 December 1600 at Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: Robert Baker died in 1604 at Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Robert Baker was buried on 22 May 1604 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, EnglandB, "Mr."2
- (Witness) Will: Robert Baker is mentioned in the will of John Baker dated 16 October 1623 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.3
Family:
Elizabeth Porter
- Marriage*: Robert Baker married Elizabeth Porter on 17 December 1600 at Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
John Baker b. 24 Oct 1602, d. 1623
Mary Baker b. 28 Nov 1602, d. 1603
Frances Baker b. 24 Feb 1604/5, d. 1607
Mary Baker b. 28 Nov 1602, d. 1603
Frances Baker b. 24 Feb 1604/5, d. 1607
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,.
- [S1062] Will of John Baker of Rotherfield, Sussex, England, made 16 Oct 1623, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 16 Feb 1624/25. (TNA: PROB 11/145/260).
John Baker
b. 24 October 1602, d. 1623
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: John Baker was baptized on 24 October 1602 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Robert Baker and Elizabeth Porter.
- Will*: John Baker left a will made on 16 October 1623 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Baker, Gent of Rotherfield, 1625
(TNA: PROB 11/145/260)
Made: 16 Oct 1623
Proved 16 Feb 1624/25
In the name of God Amen
I John Baker of Rotherfeild in the County of Sussex gent being sick in boody but of good and perfect memory (thanks be given to Almighty God and being desirous to settle and dispose that worldly estate which God of his mercy hath bestowed on me doe make and ordeyne this my last will and testament in manner and forme follow ing revoking all former wills by me heretofore made First I give and bequeath my soule unto Almighty God hoping by and through the only meritts of Jesus Christ to obteyne free pardon of all my sinnes and my body I commit to the earth from whence yt came to be buried in decent manner at the discretion of my executors hereafter named Item I give and bequeath to the poore people of the parish of Witheham Rotherfield and Frant in the said County of Sussex fifteene pounds of lawfull monie of England viz To the poore of each of the said severall parishes five pounds to bee distributed amongst them by the Churchwardens and overseers of every of the said severall parishes by the direction and consent of my executor here after named within three months next after my decease Item I give unto my loving father in lawe Anthony Fowle Esqr one hundred pounds of lawfull money of England and to my loving mother Mrs Elizabeth Fowle (now wife of the said Anthony) three hundred pounds of like lawful money to bee paied unto them within one half yeare next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto John Porter Esqr my uncle twenty poundes And to my Aunt Mrs Anne Porter his wife tenn poundes of like lawfull money to be paied unto them within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give unto my uncle Mr John Baker forty shillings of lawfull money to buy him a ringe to weare in remembrance of me which I will shalbe paied unto him within a yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeth unto my uncle Mr Thomas Baker the some of twenty pounds of lawfull money to be paied unto to him within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeath to my Aunt Newman my Aunt Warnett and my Aunt Smith to every of them forty shillings apece to bee paied unto them within a yeare and a halfe next after my decease to buy them rings to weare in remembrance of me Item I give and bequeath to my Cosen Mrs Knight twentie shillings to bee paied unto her within a yeare and a halfe next after my decease to buy her a ringe to weare in remembrance of me Item I give and bequeath to my uncle Mr Thomas Porter tenn pounds of lawfull money And to my Aunt his wife five pounds of like lawfull money to bee paied unto them within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my uncle Richard Porter forty shillings to be paid unto him within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease to buy him a ringe to weare in remembrance of me Item I give and bequeath unto my Uncle Mr Richard Hawes twenty shillings of lawfull money to buy him a ringe to weare in remembrance of me to be paied unto him within one yeare & a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my Aunt Hawes to my Aunt Godman and to my Aunt Susan Porter to every of them forty shillings a peece to buy them rings to weare in remembrance of me to be paied unto them within one yeare next after my decease Item I give and bequeath to my brothers John Richard Christopher and William Fowle and to my sisters Anne and Jane Fowle to every of them fiftie pounds apeece to bee paied unto my said father Anthony Fowle to and for the use of my said brothers and sisters within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease And I will that my said father Fowle shall become bound to my executor at the time of the receipt of the said Legacies to paye the same Legacies unto them the said John Richard Christopher and William Fowle my brothers at theire severall ages of one and twenty yeares and to be paied unto the said Anne and Jane Fowle my sisters at theire severall ages of one and twenty yeares or dayes of marriage first happening And also to paye and allowe unto my said brothers and sisters at the tymes of payment of his her or their severall Legacies as aforesaid such and so much money for the use and interest of theire said Legacies as the same after the rate of five poundes for one hundred by the yeare from the tyme of his receipt of the said Legacies untill the said tymes of payment thereof as aforesaid shall amount unto And if anie of my said brothers shall happen to dye before they shall atteyne theire severall and respective ages of one and twenty yeares without issue of their bodies or if either of my said sisters shall dye before theire said ages of xxi tie yeares & dayes of marriage That then the Legacies of him her and them soe dying shall remayne and be equally devided amongst the survivors or survivor of them Item I give and bequeath unto my brother Anthonie Fowle twenty shillings of lawfull money of England to buy him a ringe to weare in remembrance of me which I will shalbe paied unto him within a yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my brother and sister Farmer forty shillings apeece And unto my cozens Richard John Thomas and Arthure Porter sonnes of my said Uncle John Porter and to my cozens Elizabeth Anne Jane and Mary Porter his daughters to every of them my said cozens twenty shillings apeece to be paied unto them within a yeare and a halfe next after my decease to buy them rings to weare in remembrance of me Item I give and bequeath unto my cozens John Thomas and Richard Porter sonnes of my said uncle Thomas Porter and to my Cozens Mr Henry Porter and Mr Edward Godman to every of them my said Cozens twenty shillings apeece to be paied unto them within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease to buy them rings to weare in remembrance of me Item I give and bequeath to my Cozen Francis Pellet five pounds of lawfull mony of Engl;and And to William Weller fortie shillings of like lawfull monie to be paied unto them within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto Mr Collyns parson of Rotherfield fortie shillings to be payed unto him within threee monthes next after my decease to buy him a ring to weare in remembrance of me Item I give and bequeath unto Mr Rayner tenn pounds of lawfull monie of England which he oweth me Item I give and bequeath unto such preacher of gods words shall preach a sermon at my funerall twenty shillings to be paied unto him on the daye of my funerall Item I give and bequeath unto mr Cozens Mr John Baker and Mr Thomas Baker of Mayfield andto my Cozen Mr Thomas Ballard twenty shillings apeece to buy them rings to weare in remembrance of me to be paied unto them within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my Cozen Mr Henry Whitfeild fortie shillings to buy him a ringe And to my cozen Mr Samuell Whitfeiled twentie pounds of lawfull monie And to my cozen Thomas Whitfeilde tenn pounds of like lawfull monie to be paied unto them within one yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my servant William Buckhurst five pounds and to every of my mothers servants which shee shall have at the time of my deathe tenn shillings apeece to be paied unto them within a yeare and a halfe next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my brother Anthonie Fowle and to my said Cozens Richard and John Porter sonnes of my said Uncle John Porter all my bookes to be equally devided between them and to be delivered unto them within three months next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto the children of my Uncle and Aunt Warnett the sume of fiftie poundes of lawfull monie of England to be equallie devided amongst them and to bee paied unto them when they shall attaine theire severall ages of xxi tie yeares or daies of marriage first happening Provided and upon condicon that if anie or either of the children of my said Uncle and Aunt Warnett shall demand anie legacie or sume or sumes of monie by virtue of the last will and testament of Robert Baker my father deceased other than fiftie poundes already paied or secured to bee paied unto them or some of them by my uncle John Baker as a Legacy from my said father Robert Baker or shall refuse to discharge the executors and overseers of the last will of my said father Roberte Baker deceased of all accions guiftes Legacies and demands That then this my guifte of fiftie pounds to the children of my said Uncle and Aunt Warnett shalbe utterly voyde frustrate and of none effect Item I give and bequeath unto my Uncle and Aunt Smithes children the sume of fiftie pounds of lawfull monie of England to be equally devided amongst them and to be paied unto them when they shall attayne theire severall ages of one and twenty yeares or dayes of marriage first happening under the provisoe and condicon before herein last mentioned and Limitted to and for my said Uncle and Aunt Warnetts children Item I give and bequeath unto the children of my Uncle and Aunt Newman the sume of fiftie poundes of like law full money to be equally devided amongst them and to bee paied unto them when they shall attaine theire severall ages of xxi tie yeares or dayes of marriage first happening under the provisoe and condicon before herein mentioned and Limmitteed to and for the children of my said Uncle and Aunt Warnett Item I give and bequeath unto the children of my Aunt Howell deceased twenty pounds of Lawfull money euqally to be devided betweene them and to bee paied unto them when they shall attaine theire severall ages of one and twenty yeares or dayes of marriage first happening And alsoe to Elizabeth daughter of my Aunt Vennell xx li And to my cozen Robert Vennell xl s at their severall ages of xxi tie yeares to bee paied unto them under the provisoe and condicon before herein mentioned and limmitted to and for the children of my said Uncle and Aunt Warnett All the residue of my goods chattells and monie not before herein bequathed I will and bequeathe shalbe paied unto my said brothers John Richard Christopher and William Fowle and to my said sisters Anne and Jane Fowle equally to be devided betweene them And I will that the severall and respective parts thereof of my said brothers John Richard Christopher and William Fowle shalbe paied unto them with allowance for forbearance thereof after the rate of five pounds for a hundred by the yeare for soe longe time as the same shall remaine in my executors handes at theire severall ages of one and twenty yeares And I will that the severall and respective partes thereof of my said sisters Anne and Jane Fowle shalbee paied unto them with allowance for forbearance thereof after the rate as aforesaid at theire severall ages of xxi tie yeares or dayes of marriage first happening And if anie of my said brothers shall happen to dye before they shall attaine theire severall and respective ages of xxi tie yeares without issue of theire bodies or if either of my saide sisters shall happen to dye before theire said severall ages of xxi tie yeares or daies of marriage That then the parte or partes of him her or them soe dying shall remaine and be equally devided amongst the survivors or survivor of them Item I will and bequeath unto the said Elizabeth my mother and to her heires and assignes forever all that messuage or tenement barnes buildings orchards gardens closes lands tenements and hereditaments with thappurtenances commonlie called or knowne by the name of Coxlowe Sinderford and Bylsham conteyning in all by estimacon one hundred and twenty acres bee yt more or lesse situate lying and being in the parishes of Hellingley Chiddingleighe Waldron and Heathfeilde in the said County of Sussex or in some or one of them now or late in the occupacon of one Richard Curteis or his assignes and all revercon and revercons remainder and remain-ders thereof and of everie part thereof Item I will and bequeath to my said brother John Fowle and to his heires and assignes all those peeces or parcells of Lande commonlie called or knowne by the name of Machin alias Machins conteyning in all by estimacon thirteen acres be yt more or lesse with thappurtenances lyinge and beinge in Rotherfeilde aforesaid And I doe desire my said Uncle Mr John Baker to make such further assurance of the said messuage and premisses called Coxlowe Sinderford and Bylsham with thappurtenances to my said mother and her heires and of the said premisses called Machin alias Machins with thappurtenances to my said brother John Fowle and his heires as by theire Counsell shalbe advised and required according as my said uncle hath promised me to doe And whereas my said Uncle John Baker hath covenanted with me and promised that he his heires or assignes will grannt and assure to my said father Anthony Fowle and to my said Uncle John Porter and theire heires or to such person or persons and theire heires as they should nominate and appointe one yearly rent charge of twentie poundes to bee issuing out of some of his Lands in the Counties of Kent and Sussex or one of them quarterly to bee paied for the terme of one and twentie yeares from and after my death to and for such charitable use or uses as shalbe expresseed in my last will and testament I doe thereofre hereby desire and intreate my said Uncle John Baker within two monthes next after my death to assure and conveye the said yearly rent charge of xx li to the said Anthony Fowle and John Porter and theire heires or to such person or persons and theire heires as they shall appoint for the terme of xxi tie yeares from my death quarterly to be paied And I doe will and desire that the said yearly rent of twenty pounds shalbe by them bestowed for and towards the mainteyninge of a schoole in Rotherfeild aforesaid for the istruccon and educacon of Schollars there during the said terme of one and twentie yeares And I doe desire athe said Anthonie Fowle and John Porter to bee carefull in providing and getting a gra….. learned and inditious schoole master or schoolemasters to teache and instruct the said schollars in the said school Also I will that the said yearlie rent of twentie pounds shalbee imployed during the said terme of xxi tie yeares or anie parte thereof to such other charitable use or uses as by my executors and overseers of the most parte of them shalbee thought fitt and agreed upon And I doe make and constitute and appoint my said Uncle John Porter to be executor of this my last will and I appoint my said father Anthonie Fowle and my said Uncles John Baker and Thomas Porter and my brother Alexander Fermor and Thomas Houghton to bee overseers of this my last will and testament to see the same dulie and truelie performed In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hande and seale the sixteenth daie of October 1623 and in the one and twentieth yeare of the Raigne of our Soveraigne Lord King James of England &c and of Scotland the lviith the John Baker Read sealed published signed and declared in the presence of us Symon Hilles Arthur Maynard Abraham Austen William Allen John Baker Roberte Gardner Thos Weller The marke of FrancisComber
Proved at London 16 Feb 1624/25 by John Porter.
There was a commission looking into his will and a definitive sentence pronounced, which resulted in teh executor being granted the probate.
(Transcribed by Helen Hartley.) - Death*: John Baker died in 1623 at Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: John Baker was buried on 29 October 1623 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, EnglandB, "Mr."3
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S1062] Will of John Baker of Rotherfield, Sussex, England, made 16 Oct 1623, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 16 Feb 1624/25. (TNA: PROB 11/145/260).
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary Baker
b. 28 November 1602, d. 1603
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Mary Baker was baptized on 28 November 1602 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Robert Baker and Elizabeth Porter.
- Death*: Mary Baker died in 1603 at Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Mary Baker was buried on 21 October 1603 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, EnglandB, "daughter of Robert."2
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,.
Frances Baker
b. 24 February 1604/5, d. 1607
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Frances Baker was baptized on 24 February 1604/5 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Robert Baker and Elizabeth Porter.
- Death*: Frances Baker died in 1607 at Frant, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Frances Baker was buried on 10 May 1607 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, EnglandB, "daughter of Robert."2
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,.
Anthony Fowle
d. June 1567
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Marriage*: Anthony Fowle married Margery Sherlock on 4 October 1552 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, Margery CHERLOCKE.1
- Death*: Anthony Fowle died in June 1567 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Anthony Fowle was buried on 15 June 1567 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Family:
Margery Sherlock
- Marriage*: Anthony Fowle married Margery Sherlock on 4 October 1552 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, Margery CHERLOCKE.1
Children:
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,.
Margery Sherlock
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Marriage*: Margery Sherlock married Anthony Fowle on 4 October 1552 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, Margery CHERLOCKE.1
Family:
Anthony Fowle d. Jun 1567
- Marriage*: Margery Sherlock married Anthony Fowle on 4 October 1552 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, Margery CHERLOCKE.1
Children:
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Frances Fowle
b. 2 February 1566
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Frances Fowle was baptized on 2 February 1566 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, 1565/66.1
- She was the daughter of Anthony Fowle and Margery Sherlock.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary Fowle
b. 13 March 1554
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Mary Fowle was baptized on 13 March 1554 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, 1553/54.1
- She was the daughter of Anthony Fowle and Margery Sherlock.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Nicholas Fowle
b. 31 January 1594
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Nicholas Fowle was baptized on 31 January 1594 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "gentleman."1
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle and Margaret (?)
- (Witness) Will: Nicholas Fowle is mentioned in the will of Anthony Fowle dated August 1647 at Newick, Sussex, EnglandB; (TNA: PROB 11/201/617.)
- Anecdote*: Possible burial 15 Dec 1656 at Rotherfield, "Mr.". Nicholas FOOULLE.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
William Fowle
b. 30 March 1619
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: William Fowle was baptized on 30 March 1619 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Samuel Fowle
b. 10 October 1624
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Samuel Fowle was baptized on 10 October 1624 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "Anthony Esq."1
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
- (Witness) Will: Samuel Fowle is mentioned in the will of Anthony Fowle dated August 1647 at Newick, Sussex, EnglandB; (TNA: PROB 11/201/617.)
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Anthony Fowle
b. 1 December 1602
Parents:
Father: Anthony Fowle b. 1 Dec 1567, d. Sep 1647
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Anthony Fowle was baptized on 1 December 1602 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle.
- (Witness) Will: Anthony Fowle is mentioned in the will of Anthony Fowle dated August 1647 at Newick, Sussex, EnglandB; (TNA: PROB 11/201/617.)
- (Witness) Will: Anthony Fowle is mentioned in the will of Alexander Fermor Esq dated 18 December 1662 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S1059] Will of Alexander Fermor of Rotherfield, Sussex, England, made 18 Dec 1662, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 Mar 1663. (TNA: PROB 11/310/438).
Anne Fowle
b. 3 March 1606/7
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Anne Fowle was baptized on 3 March 1606/7 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "Gent."1
- She was the daughter of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Fowle
b. 25 March 1607, d. 1626
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: John Fowle was baptized on 25 March 1607 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "Gent."1
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
- Death*: John Fowle died in 1626 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: John Fowle was buried on 9 April 1626 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "son of Anthony Esq."2
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,.
Jane Fowle
b. 5 August 1610
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Jane Fowle was baptized on 5 August 1610 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
William Fowle
b. 27 September 1612
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: William Fowle was baptized on 27 September 1612 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "Gent."1
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Richard Fowle
b. 31 August 1615
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Richard Fowle was baptized on 31 August 1615 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "Gent."1
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
- (Witness) Will: Richard Fowle is mentioned in the will of Anthony Fowle dated August 1647 at Newick, Sussex, EnglandB; (TNA: PROB 11/201/617.)
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Christopher Fowle
b. 5 September 1616
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Baptism*: Christopher Fowle was baptized on 5 September 1616 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "Gent."1
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
- (Witness) Will: Christopher Fowle is mentioned in the will of Anthony Fowle dated August 1647 at Newick, Sussex, EnglandB; (TNA: PROB 11/201/617.)
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Margaret (?)
d. February 1594
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Marriage*: Margaret (?) married Anthony Fowle, son of Anthony Fowle and Margery Sherlock, circa 1593 at Sussex, England.
- Death*: Margaret (?) died in February 1594 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Margaret (?) was buried on 12 February 1594 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "wife of Anthony, gentleman."1
Family:
Anthony Fowle b. 1 Dec 1567, d. Sep 1647
- Marriage*: Margaret (?) married Anthony Fowle, son of Anthony Fowle and Margery Sherlock, circa 1593 at Sussex, England.
Child:
Nicholas Fowle b. 31 Jan 1594
Citations
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Austen Fowle
b. circa 1621, d. May 1621
Parents:
Last Edited: 18 Apr 2022
- Birth*: Austen Fowle was born circa 1621 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- He was the son of Anthony Fowle and Elizabeth Porter.
- Death*: Austen Fowle died in May 1621 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Austen Fowle was buried on 27 May 1621 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "son of Anthony (Esquire.)1"
Citations
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Henry Fermor
b. 6 January 1629/30, d. 1657
Parents:
Last Edited: 7 May 2022
- Birth: Henry Fermor was born in 1629/30 at Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: Henry Fermor was baptized on 6 January 1629/30 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "gentleman."1
- He was the son of Alexander Fermor Esq and Mary Fowle.
- (Witness) Will: Henry Fermor is mentioned in the will of Anthony Fowle dated August 1647 at Newick, Sussex, EnglandB; (TNA: PROB 11/201/617.)
- Marriage: Henry Fermor married Mary Elphick on 14 September 1655 at Hamsey, Sussex, EnglandB, Mary ELLFICK; Henry FARMER.2
- Death*: Henry Fermor died in 1657 at Hamsey, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Henry Fermor was buried on 28 March 1657 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, EnglandB, "Mr Henry."3
- Anecdote*: The will of his father, Alexander Fermor, proved 1663, states that his only son and heir is William Fermor, confirming that Henry had died before then.4
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,.
- [S1059] Will of Alexander Fermor of Rotherfield, Sussex, England, made 18 Dec 1662, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 Mar 1663. (TNA: PROB 11/310/438).