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Joseph Collins

• Marriage*: Joseph Collins married Kezia Kemp on 25 September 1788 at Heathfield, Sussex, United States, Joseph a yeoman of Punnetts Town, Kezia of Heathfield.¹

Kezia Kemp

• Marriage*: Kezia Kemp married Joseph Collins on 25 September 1788 at Heathfield, Sussex, United States, Joseph a yeoman of Punnetts Town, Kezia of Heathfield.¹

John Vine

• Marriage*: John Vine married Mary Curless on 13 April 1730 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: John Vine died in 1781 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Vine was buried on 21 March 1781 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Curless

• Marriage*: Mary Curless married John Vine on 13 April 1730 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Mary Curless died in 1781 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Curless was buried on 9 October 1781 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Vine

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Vine was baptized on 30 November 1730 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Vine and Mary Curless.

Frances Cruttenden

• Birth*: Frances Cruttenden was born circa 1741 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Frances Cruttenden married Joseph Wenham, son of Edward Wenham and Hannah Vine, on 20 July 1772 at Ticehurst, Sussex, England^B, Joseph a bachelor of Etchingham, Frances of this parish. Witnesses: John WICKHAM and John POLHILL.¹
• (Witness) Will: Frances Cruttenden is mentioned in the will of Joseph Wenham dated 29 July 1815 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: Frances Cruttenden died in 1833 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Frances Cruttenden was buried on 19 July 1833 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B, "92 years."⁴

William Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Wenham was baptized on 16 August 1795 at St Lawrence, Catsfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Wenham and Elizabeth Beeney.
• Death*: William Wenham died on 9 August 1877 at Hebron, Wisconsin, United States, at age 81.

Sarah Dunk

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Dunk was baptized on 12 July 1761 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Dunk and Anne Wenham.
• Marriage License: Sarah Dunk and Henry Webb obtained a marriage licence on 2 May 1794 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Sarah a spinster, 23+ years, of Southease. Henry a bachelor, 23+ years, yeoman, of the same parish.²
• Marriage*: Sarah Dunk married Henry Webb on 2 May 1794 at Southease, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Dunk is mentioned in the will of James Wenham dated 13 June 1810 at Southease, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Sarah Dunk died in 1849 at Falmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Dunk was buried on 25 April 1849 at St Laurence's, Falmer, Sussex, England^B, "87 years."⁴

Henry Webb

• Birth*: Henry Webb was born circa 1768 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Henry Webb and Sarah Dunk obtained a marriage licence on 2 May 1794 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Sarah a spinster, 23+ years, of Southease. Henry a bachelor, 23+ years, yeoman, of the same parish.¹
• Marriage*: Henry Webb married Sarah Dunk, daughter of William Dunk and Anne Wenham, on 2 May 1794 at Southease, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Henry Webb is mentioned in the will of James Wenham dated 13 June 1810 at Southease, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Henry Webb died in 1844 at Falmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Webb was buried on 14 February 1844 at St Laurence's, Falmer, Sussex, England^B, "76 years."³

Thomas Wenham

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Wenham was born circa 1739 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Edward Wenham and Hannah Vine.
• Anecdote*: There is no baptism for Thomas, probably due to the neglected parish registers at that time. Unfortunately, the Hellingly parish register states:"No Register regularly kept from 1725-1742". However, he is mentioned a a brother to Joseph Wenham and James Wenham in James's will proved in 1811.^1,2
• Marriage*: Thomas Wenham married Sarah Cruttenden on 20 April 1763 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: Thomas Wenham married Deborah Noakes on 2 April 1782 at Etchingham, Sussex, England^B, Thomas a widower.³
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Wenham is mentioned in the will of James Wenham dated 13 June 1810 at Southease, Sussex, England^B.¹

Sarah Cruttenden

• Marriage*: Sarah Cruttenden married Thomas Wenham, son of Edward Wenham and Hannah Vine, on 20 April 1763 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Sarah Cruttenden died in 1768 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Cruttenden was buried on 5 April 1768 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas."²

Deborah Noakes

• Marriage*: Deborah Noakes married Thomas Wenham, son of Edward Wenham and Hannah Vine, on 2 April 1782 at Etchingham, Sussex, England^B, Thomas a widower.¹

William Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Wenham was baptized on 19 October 1783 at Etchingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Wenham and Deborah Noakes.
• Marriage*: William Wenham married Harriet Edwards on 20 February 1810 at Tudeley, Kent, England^B.²

Mary Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wenham was baptized on 11 June 1786 at Etchingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Wenham and Deborah Noakes.

Harriet Edwards

• Marriage*: Harriet Edwards married William Wenham, son of Thomas Wenham and Deborah Noakes, on 20 February 1810 at Tudeley, Kent, England^B.¹

Thomas Vine Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Vine Wenham was baptized on 12 March 1817 at Brenchley, Kent, England^B.
• He was the son of William Wenham and Harriet Edwards.
• Marriage*: Thomas Vine Wenham married Ann Saxby on 3 July 1839 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B.¹

Ann Saxby

• Marriage*: Ann Saxby married Thomas Vine Wenham, son of William Wenham and Harriet Edwards, on 3 July 1839 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B.¹

Frances Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Wenham was baptized on 3 April 1774 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden.
• Marriage*: Frances Wenham married Richard Hook on 25 September 1794 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Waldron.²
• (Witness) Will: Frances Wenham is mentioned in the will of Joseph Wenham dated 29 July 1815 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Joseph Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Wenham was baptized on 13 October 1776 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden.
• Marriage*: Joseph Wenham married Lucy Verrall on 19 February 1799 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B, Joseph of Waldron, Lucy of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Wenham is mentioned in the will of Joseph Wenham dated 29 July 1815 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Death*: Joseph Wenham died in 1851 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joseph Wenham was buried on 5 May 1851 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B, "77 years."⁵

Thomas Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Wenham was baptized on 27 September 1778 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden.
• Death*: Thomas Wenham died in 1780 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Wenham was buried on 3 September 1780 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "son of Joseph & Frances."²

Sarah Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Wenham was baptized on 3 June 1781 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden.
• Marriage*: Sarah Wenham married Joseph Jenner on 17 December 1802 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Wenham is mentioned in the will of Joseph Wenham dated 29 July 1815 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Mary Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wenham was baptized on 20 June 1784 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden.
• Marriage*: Mary Wenham married Samuel Tester on 11 October 1802 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Wenham is mentioned in the will of Joseph Wenham dated 29 July 1815 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Lucy Verrall

• Birth*: Lucy Verrall was born circa 1781 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Lucy Verrall married Joseph Wenham, son of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden, on 19 February 1799 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B, Joseph of Waldron, Lucy of this parish.¹
• Death*: Lucy Verrall died in 1848 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Lucy Verrall was buried on 9 June 1848 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B, "67 years."²

Richard Hook

• Birth*: Richard Hook was born circa 1772 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Richard Hook married Frances Wenham, daughter of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden, on 25 September 1794 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Waldron.¹
• (Witness) Will: Richard Hook is mentioned in the will of Joseph Wenham dated 29 July 1815 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: Richard Hook died in 1859 at Waldron, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Hook was buried on 18 December 1859 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England, "87 years."⁴

Mary Ann Hook

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ann Hook was baptized on 31 October 1802 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Hook and Frances Wenham.

Henry Hook

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Hook was baptized on 6 January 1805 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Hook and Frances Wenham.

Joseph Jenner

• Marriage*: Joseph Jenner married Sarah Wenham, daughter of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden, on 17 December 1802 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Jenner is mentioned in the will of Joseph Wenham dated 29 July 1815 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Samuel Tester

• Marriage*: Samuel Tester married Mary Wenham, daughter of Joseph Wenham and Frances Cruttenden, on 11 October 1802 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Samuel Tester is mentioned in the will of Joseph Wenham dated 29 July 1815 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

James Wenham

Parents:

• Birth*: James Wenham was born circa 1738 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Edward Wenham and Hannah Vine.
• Anecdote*: There is no baptism for James, probably due to the neglected parish registers at that time. Unfortunately, the Hellingly parish register states:"No Register regularly kept from 1725-1742". However, his will proved in 1811 states that he has brothers Joseph and Thomas, and he fits in this family. It is possible that he is the John Wenham mentioned in the adult baptisms in 1749 but we can't be sure.¹
• Anecdote: It would appear from James's will that he did not marry.
• Will*: James Wenham left a will made on 13 June 1810 at Southease, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of James Wenham, Farmer of Southease, 1811
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/71/87)
  Made: 13 Jun 1810
  Proved: 27 Aug 1811
  FamilySearch: Film: 1886139, Image: 157
  In the Name of God Amen I James Wenham of the Parish of South-Ease in the County of Sussex Farmer, being of a sound and disposing Mind, Memory and Understanding, thanks be given to Almighty God for the same, Considering the Certainty of Death, and the Uncertainty of the Hour thereof, do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner following, that is to say, First, I Commend my Soul into the Hands of Almighty God my Creator, hoping through the intercession of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, to Receive Pardon and Remission of all my sins, my Body I Commit to the Earth to be decently buried at the discretion, and by the direction of my Executors herein after named, And as to such Worldly Estate with which it hath pleased God to bless me with in this Life I dispose thereof as follows. First, I direct that all my Just Debts, Funeral Expenses, and proving this my Will be fully Paid and discharged. Also I give devise and bequeath unto Elizabeth the wife of William Curtice, of the Parish of Bexhill in the County of Sussex, Labourer, the sum of Twenty Pounds of Lawful Money of Great Britain. Also I give devise and bequeath unto Hannah the Wife of John Gladman, of the Parish of Hailsham in the said County, Labourer, the sum of Twenty Pounds of like Lawful Money. Also I give devise and bequeath unto Sarah the Wife of Henry Webb of the Parish of South-Ease in the said County of Sussex, Farmer, the Sum of One Hundred Pounds of the like Lawful Money of Great Britain, to them the said Elizabeth, Hannah, and Sarah, and their Heirs for Ever, Absolutely, And my Will and mind is, and I Appoint and Order, that the before mentioned sums, as herein bequeathed shall and be paid by my said Executors, as herein after mentioned at the Expiration of twelve months after my decease, without, and free from, any deduction whatsoever,
  [signed James Wenham]
  And as to for and Concerning all the Rest, Residue and Remainder, of my Personal Estate, and Effects, of what nature, kind or quality, may be I give devise and bequeath the same unto my Loving Brother, Thomas Wenham, of the Parish of Caple in the County of Kent, Farmer, and my Loving Brother, Joseph Wenham, of the Parish of Waldron, in the County of Sussex, Labourer, to them, and their Heirs Administrators and Assigns for Ever Absolutely, to be equally shared, or divided between them two, share and share alike. And Lastly, I do hereby Nominate, Constitute and Appoint, my said Brother Thomas Wenham, and my Brother Joseph Wenham, Executors of this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking, and making void, all former, and other Wills or Codiciles, by me at this time heretofore made, ratifying, and Confirming this to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I the said Testator James Wenham have to this my last will and Testament Continued in two sheets of Paper, set my Hand and seal, that is to say, to the first or preceeding sheet my Hand, and to this second and last sheet, my Hand and seal, this thirteenth Day of June, in the Year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Ten.
  Signed James Wenham
  Signed, sealed, published, declared, and delivered
  by the said Testator James Wenham as and for
  his last Will and Testament in the presence
  of us who in his presence and at his request
  and in the Presence of Each other have
  Subscribed our names as witnesses thereto
  James Kent
  John Glazebrook
  Probate: 27^th August 1811 Then were sworn Thomas Wenham and Joseph Wenham the Executors in this Will named To whom was committed the Burthen of the Execution thereof (Sworn also that the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said deceased do not amount in Value unto Four hundred and fifty pounds) By us E. R. Rayner Sur.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 7 Aug 2022.)
  
• Death*: James Wenham died in 1811 at Southease, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Wenham was buried on 25 August 1811 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "70 years."³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 27 August 1811 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Thomas Wenham

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Wenham was born circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Wenham.
• Anecdote*: There are two possible baptisms for Thomas: one at Herstmonceux in 1688/89 and the other at Pevensey in 1692. Both have father John Wenham.
• Marriage*: Thomas Wenham married Elizabeth Kees on 3 April 1716 at Ninfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Thomas Wenham died in 1750 at Ninfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Wenham was buried on 24 March 1750 at St Mary the Virgin, Ninfield, Sussex, England^B, "senior."²