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John Peckham

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Peckham was baptized on 4 December 1735 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Edward Peckham and Sarah Cripps.

Elizabeth Clarke

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Clarke was born in 1723 at Keymer, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Clarke was baptized on 25 October 1723 at St Cosmos & St Damien, Keymer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Clarke and Mary Knight.
• Married Name: As of 27 July 1763, her married name was Peckham.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Clarke married Thomas Packham on 27 July 1763 at Keymer, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: There is a note on The Burgess Hill History and Heritage page referring to this couple, which gives some interesting context: At the old blacksmith’s work-shop a step downhill from the inn, the working blacksmith from 1717 until his death was John Clarke. In 1778, after his widow had died, a daughter took over, Elizabeth – with her husband , one Thomas Packham. Thus entered a family to St. John’s, whose surname continued as part of the town’s trading history until the 20th century.³
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Clarke is mentioned in the will of John Clarke dated 10 January 1776 at Keymer, Sussex, England.

Clarke Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Clarke Packham was baptized on 14 April 1766 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England, twin.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Elizabeth Clarke.
• Marriage*: Clarke Packham married Ann Gladdish on 5 April 1790 at Yalding, Kent, England, Clark a bachelor of Burwash; Ann a spinster of this parish.²

Thomas Peckham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Peckham was baptized on 14 April 1766 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England, twin.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Elizabeth Clarke.
• Marriage*: Thomas Peckham married Elizabeth Stone on 1 December 1795 at Keymer, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²

Thomas Peckham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Peckham was baptized on 2 September 1743 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, Mother's name given as Margaret.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Peckham and Margaret Wood.
• Name Variation: Thomas Peckham was also known as Packham.

BW96 Thomas Pilfold

Merchatnt token issed by Thomas Pilfold at Henfield in 1668 (obverse).

Parents:

• Birth: BW96 Thomas Pilfold was born in 1632 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England; PILLFOULD.¹
• Baptism*: BW96 Thomas Pilfold was baptized on 28 October 1632 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England, PILLFOULD. Son of Thomas.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Pilfold and Mary (?)
• Anecdote: Identifying this as the correct baptism for Thomas needs to be treated with caution. The father's will in 1657 identifies Thomas a a yeoman, yet we know he became a mercer at Henfield. Treat as a work in progress.
• Marriage*: BW96 Thomas Pilfold married Elizabeth (?) circa 1657 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: BW96 Thomas Pilfold is mentioned in the will of Thomas Pilfold dated 22 July 1657 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England.²
• Anecdote*: In 1668 he issued his halfpenny token at Henfield (Sussex BW96 N---- K56) which shows the “Mercers’ Maiden” surrounded by the initials for Thomas and Elizabeth Pilfold. The “Mercers’ Maiden”, taken from the Worshipful Company of Mercers’ coat of arms, was used on many 17^th century tokens to identify the mercer’s trade.
  
• Anecdote: BIOGRAPHY
  Thomas Pilfold's origins are harder to trace than the Trunnell's. He may have been born in 1632 at Billingshurst to Thomas Pilfold, a yeoman, but this is not certain.
  The earliest evidence of Thomas at Henfield is the baptism of his son Thomas on 14 Mar 1660 which gives the best estimate for when he took over the business at Henfield from the widow Elizabeth Trunnell (who issued a farthing token in 1657). While there is no record of his marriage, he and wife Elizabeth had seven children, all making it through to adulthood.
  Thomas died in 1687 and his will expresses his desire to be buried inside the church at Henfield. The will shows that he was greatly vexed by his eldest son Thomas whose inheritance was subject to: “whensoever it shall please God that he returns to his right mind, becomes dutiful & respectful to his mother & relations, & diligently follows his calling & employment”.
  It is not known what his son Thomas did during his life, but he died in 1737 at age 77 years and was buried at Henfield. His mother's will made in 1713 does treat Thomas kindly, with a bequest of £6, some household goods and forgiveness of debts.
  It was the second son, John Pilfold, who seems to have been the diligent and responsible person that Thomas had hoped to see in his eldest son. John became a mercer at Henfield, presumably continuing his father's shop.
  There are records of two apprentices that John took on:
  1 May 1713: William Fowle, son of Thomas (yeoman) of Albourne, apprenticed to John Pilfold mercer of Henfield.
  3 February 1725: Peter Hill, son of Edward Hill of Woodmancote, apprenticed to John Pilfold mercer of Henfield.
  John died in 1751 and his will shows him to be quite wealthy. He had no male heir though, being survived by daughters Jane and Mary who both married well. It is not known who took over the mercer shop in Henfield, but it could have been one of the apprentices (the apprentice William Fowle was the son of John's brother-in-law Thomas Fowle).
  John's will shows that he held the copyhold property called Hedgecocks at Henfield, held of the Manor of Stretham which was also held by his father.
• Death*: BW96 Thomas Pilfold died in 1687 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: BW96 Thomas Pilfold was a mercer in 1687.
• Will*: BW96 Thomas Pilfold left a will made on 9 May 1687 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas PILFOLD, Mercer of Henfield, 1687
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/32/124)
  Made: 9 May 1687
  Proved: 17 Jun 1687
  Familysearch: Film: 1885905; image: 328,329
  In the Name of God Amen the ninth day of May Ano Domi one thousand six eighty and seven I Thomas Pilfold of Henfield in the County of Sussex Mercer being sick & weak of body, but of sound & pfect memory (praised be God) revoking all other wills & testaments by me formerly made, doe make & ordaine this my last will & testamt in manner & forme following viz First I commend my soule into the hands of Almighty God my Maker & Redeemer hoping through the merits of Christ Jesus to receive full pdon & remission of all my sins & my body to the earth from whence it was taken decently to be inter’d in my own pew next the cross pavemt in ye parish church of Henfield aforesaid. Itm I give unto Thomas Pilfold my eldest son (whensoever it shall please God that he return to his right mind, become dutyfull & respectfull to his Mother & Relacons, & diligently follow his calling & imployment & be so adjudged & looked upon by John Gratwick of Shermonbury Esq. & Philipp Cheale of Henfield, Gent. Whom I appoint & desire to be Trustees of this my last will & testamt) my now dwelling house in Henfield aforesaid with all the gardens, orchards, outhouses, & all other appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appteining, To have & to hold to him the sd Thomas Pilfold my son all & singular ye premises & to his heirs for ever; Excepting only the south end thereof with ye outhouses & gardens thereunto belonging, & all that now is in the tenure & occupacon of William Polland; all which I bequeath unto Elizabeth Pilfold my loving wife to hold during her natural life And further my will is, that the sayd Thomas Pilfold my son from the time whereon he shall enter upon ye aforesaid premises shall pay unto the sayd Elizabeth Pilfold my wife yearly & every yeare during her natural life, ye full sume of eleven pounds thirteen shillings & four pence, at two severall payments & by two equall porcons, viz. five pounds sixteen shillings & eight pence, at ye end of any halfe yeare accounting from ye time of such his entrance. Item I give unto the sayd Thomas Pilfold my son all my wares & goods in my shop, & in ye chamber over my shop in Henfield aforesaid; he paying out of the same one hundred pounds of lawfull English money to Elizabeth Pilfold my eldest daughter; & another hundred pounds to Jane Pilfold my third daughter of like lawfull money of England provided always & notwithstanding that so long as it shall not seem likely to ye aforenamed John Gratwick & Philipp Cheale that he ye sayd Thomas Pilfold my son will behave himself dutifully to his Mother & diligent in his calling, but that they think it more likely that he will on the contrary spend & (by his negligence) wast whatsoever he hath in his own disposing; In such case my will is that he stand to the Curtesy & Allowance of his Mother, Elizabeth Pilfold my wife to whom alone I doe hereby give ye aforesayd house, goods & wares with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging to be solely at her disposing to all intents & purposes; And it ye aforesaid two hundred pounds which I give to my two daughters Elizabeth & Jane, be payd them out of ye goods in ye shop within term of two years next after my decease Itm I give unto John Pilfold my second son, by a surrender bearing date with these presents, my messuage or tenemt with ye new house, outhouses gardens, orchards one Acre of land be it more or less with all & singular ye appurtenances thereunto belonging; lying & being in Blaxton street in ye pish of Woodmancote in ye County of Sussex, to have & to hold to him the sayd John Pilfold all & singular the sayd premises (after the decease of Elizabeth my now wife to the sd John Pilfold my second son & to his heirs for ever. Itm I give to Joan Pilfold my second daughter & to Ann Pilfold my youngest daughter to each of them one hundred pounds of lawful money of England to be payd them by my Executrix within ye term of two years next after my decease. Itm I give unto ye sd Elizabeth Pilfold my wife, the reversion of that estate or tenemt which falls to me & my heirs or assigns, after ye decease of Alice the wife of Thomas Coulsford of Chichester; lyinge & being in ye parish of Bossom in ye county of Sussex, of the yearly value of thirty & two pounds of lawful money of England, be it more or less; now in ye tenure & occupacon of [name missing] White; To have & to hold to her ye sayd Elizabeth Pilfold during her natural life; & after her decease to William Pilfold my youngest son, & to his heirs for ever; he paying therefore & out of ye same, to his four sisters viz. Elizabeth, Joan, Jane & Ann Pilfold, to each of them, their heirs or assigns fifty pounds of lawfull money of England, within ye term of two years next after he come to ye enjoyment & peaceable possession thereof Itm I give & bequeath unto Elizabeth Pilfold my wife all that messuage or tenemt comonly called Hedgecocks lying & being within ye pish of Henfield aforesaid, yielding ye yearly rent of nyne pounds be it more or less, she paying ye debts that are upon it. Itm I bequeath unto ye poor of ye parish of Henfield ye sume of fourty shillings of lawfull English money to be distributed among them within the span of one month next after my decease according to ye discretion of my Executrix & Trustees
  Thomas Pilfold [signed]
  Itm I bequeath unto the aforesayd John Gratwicke & Philipp Cheale to each of them the sume of thirty shillings of lawfull English money to buy them mourning rings; And I do hereby order and appoint my Executrix hereafternamed to reimburse them, & each of them, of what charges soever they or either of them may be at for, or by rason of any busyniss incumbent upon them in ye fulfilling & exsecucon of this my last will & testamt Itm I give to all those psons that will come & can make appeare to my Executrix & Trustees that they were my Godchildren to each of them two shillings six pence.Item It is my desire thet there should be spent at my funeral one barrell of strong beer, three gallons of sack, three gallons of Clarett wine, eight bushells of wheat made into good cake bread for my neighbors & eight bushells more made into bread for ye poor. Lastly. All the rest of my goods and chattells (my debts & legacies being payd & funeral expences discharged) I give unto the sayd Elizabeth Pilfold my wife, whom doe hereby make full & sole Executrix of this my last will & testamt. In witness where of I have hereunto sett my hand & seale the day & yeare first above written.
  Thomas Pilfold [signed]
  This will containing two sheets of pap was
  sealed at the the seale annexing & in the last
  sheete, signed in both sheets, & published &
  declared to be his last will & testamt revo-
  king all his former, by the testator Thomas
  Pilfold aforesayd in the presence of
  Will. Booth
  Nicholas Goffe
  William Woolgar
  17 June 1687 Probate to Elizabeth Pilford, executrix named
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 26 June 2023.)
  
• Burial*: BW96 Thomas Pilfold was buried on 13 May 1687 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, "mercer."⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 17 January 1687/88 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth (?)

• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married BW96 Thomas Pilfold, son of Thomas Pilfold and Mary (?), circa 1657 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 5 August 1657, her married name was Pilfold.
• Anecdote*: Note: There are no NATT marriages in the SFHG Marriage Index.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth (?) is mentioned in the will of BW96 Thomas Pilfold dated 9 May 1687 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^1,2
• Will*: Elizabeth (?) left a will made on 8 July 1713 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Elizabeth PILFOLD, Widow of Henfield, 1724
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/51/307)
  Made: 8 Jul 1713
  Proved: 3 Jun 1724
  Familysearch: Film: 1885995; image: 860
  Probate Inventory: Familysearch: Film: 1067098; image: 609
  Value of Goods, Chattels & Credits: £16 10s 0d
  In the Name of God Amen; July the eight 1713 I Elizabeth Pilfold of ye parish of Henfield in ye County of Sussex Widdo: being Aiged but sound disposing mind and memory thanks bee to God (and calling to mind ye unsurtenty of this life doo make ordaine this to be my last will and testament in manner and forme following; first and princepaly I commend my soule into ye hands of Almighty God (who gave it mee, hoping and trusting in my Savior Jeasus Christ I shall have parden for all my sins and my body I commit to ye earth out of which it was taken thear to be buried in decent manner at ye discretion of my Executrix hearinafter named; and as for such estate of goods and chatels as ye Lord hath made me posseser of I give and bequeath as follows: Itt I give and bequeath to my son Tho: Pilfold ye sum of sixe pounds of lawfull moneys to be paid to him at three months after my decese by my Executrix and Also I give to my son Tho. Pilfold my trunke marked with tp: and ye writens which is in it and ye linen plate and pewter which is in ye trunke to be delivered to him at on[sic] month end after my decese by my Execut. Itt I give and bequeath to my dafter Elizzabeth Bard to silver embradered spoons to be delivered to her at on month end after my decese by my Execut. Itt I give and bequeath to my son John Pilfold my iron furnese and baker rack which is at Blackston to be delivered to him at three months end after my decease by my Execut. Itt I give and bequeath to my Dafter Jane Fowle on fether bed and stedell green curtone and valence on boulster on pillow to blankets on couplet staning in ye outer chamber of my dweling house and on silver porvenger and to silver spoons with nobs to be delivered to her at to months after my decese by my Execut: I Allso give to my Dafter Jane Fowle my least joined chest in my lodgen[??] chamber and what goods is in it to be delivered to her at on month after my decese by my Executrix, Itt I give and bequeath to my Dafter Joane Pilfold sixe silver spoons to be delivered to her at on month end after my decese by my Execut. Allso I give to my Dafter Joane Pilfold halfe ye remainder of my goods which is not disposd of that is in my dweling house to be yousd by her during her necharell life and after her decese I give ye said goods to my Dafter Ann Pilfold, my Dafter Joane Pilfold had a legase given to her in my husborne Tho: Pilfolds will bairing date ye ninth day of May 1687 which saide legase was not paid to her by me, my will is that my Executr shall pay to my Dafter Joane Pilfold ye hundred pound given to her by her fathers will within on month after my decese, I give and bequeath to my three grandchildren Jane Pilfold Ann Pilfold & Mary Pilfold each of them on silver spoone with nobs on them to be delivered to them at on month end after my decese by my Executr. Itt I give and bequeath to ye Wife of Joⁿ Gratwick Esq. of Shurmanbury on silver cupe to be delivered to her at on month end after my decese by my Executr. Itt I give to Philip Cheale Esq. of Henfield on silver cupe to be delivered to him at on month end after my decese by my Executr. My will is that my son Tho. Pilfold shall not pay any depts which is owing to me on booke at my decese to my Executr, but do soly give him ye said depts, I give and bequeath to my dafter Ann Pilfold my silver tanckard to her own disposing and Also ye other halfe of my goods which is not disposd of, and I doo apointe and make my Dafter Ann Pilfold full and sole Executr. To this my last will and testament, in witness whearof I have heareunto set my hand and sele ye day and year first above writon in ye presents of
  The mark and seal of Elizzabeth Pilford
  Signed sealed publish and decleard
  this to be my last will in ye prenet of
  John Norton
  John Goffe
  John Roaker
  Probate 3 June 1724 to Anna Pilfold the executrix
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 26 June 2023.)
  
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died in 1724 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth (?) was buried on 3 January 1723/24 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.⁵
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 3 June 1724 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Thomas Pilfold

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Pilfold was baptized on 14 March 1659/60 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, PILFORDE. Mother's name given as Mary, considered a mistake.¹
• He was the son of BW96 Thomas Pilfold and Elizabeth (?)
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Pilfold is mentioned in the will of BW96 Thomas Pilfold dated 9 May 1687 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Pilfold is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth (?) dated 8 July 1713 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^4,5
• Death*: Thomas Pilfold died in 1737 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Pilfold was buried on 19 March 1737 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.⁶

Joan Pilfold

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Pilfold was baptized on 29 December 1663 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of BW96 Thomas Pilfold and Elizabeth (?)
• (Witness) Will: Joan Pilfold is mentioned in the will of BW96 Thomas Pilfold dated 9 May 1687 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Anecdote*: Appears to have never married.
• (Witness) Will: Joan Pilfold is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth (?) dated 8 July 1713 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^4,5
• Death*: Joan Pilfold died in 1715 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Joan Pilfold was buried on 28 May 1715 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.⁶

John Pilfold

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Pilfold was baptized on 2 August 1666 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of BW96 Thomas Pilfold and Elizabeth (?)
• (Witness) Will: John Pilfold is mentioned in the will of BW96 Thomas Pilfold dated 9 May 1687 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Marriage*: John Pilfold married Jane Yalden on 6 May 1697 at Lodsworth, Sussex, England.⁴
• Anecdote*: 1 May 1713 William Fowle, son of Thomas (yeoman) of Albo(u)rne, appe'd to John Pilfold mercer of Henfield.⁵
• (Witness) Will: John Pilfold is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth (?) dated 8 July 1713 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^6,7
• Anecdote: 3 February 1725 Peter Hill son of Edward Hill of Woodmancote app'd to John Pilfold mercer of Henfield.⁵
• (Witness) Will: John Pilfold is mentioned in the will of Jane Pilfold dated 26 February 1740 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^8,9
• Will*: John Pilfold left a will made on 13 January 1749 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^10,11
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John PILFOLD, Gentleman of Henfield, 1751
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/353)
  Made: 13 Jan 1749
  Proved: 28 Mar 1751
  FamilySearch: Film: 1886023, Image: 876
  In the Name of God Amen I John Pilfold of Henfield in the County of Sussex Gentleman being in good health and of sound mind memory and understanding (thanks be given to Almighty God) but calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life do make and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say First I recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it being heartily sorry for my sins past and my body I commit to the Earth to be buried in cecent Christian burial at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter named and as to the setling of the corporal estate which it hath pleased God to bestow upon me I do order and bestow the same in the following manner and form First I give devise and bequeath unto my loving wife Jane Pilfold all that messuage or tenement gardens orchards stables wharehouses buildings and premisses thereunto belonging situate in the town of Henfield aforesaid now in my own and George Piercys occupation for and during the term of her natural life and after her decease I give and devise the premisses aforesaid with the appurtenances unto my daughter Jane Langrish the wife of Robert Langrish of Midhurst in the said County of Sussex apothecary and to the heirs of the said Jane Langrish for ever And in the default of such heirs after the decease of the said Jane Langrish I give devise and bequeath the premises aforesaid with the apurtenances unto my daughter Mary Dennett wife of John Dennett of Woodmancote in the said County of Sussex Esquire and to her heirs and assigns to hold to my said daughter Mary Dennett and to her heirs and assigns for ever Also I give and devise unto my said wife Jane Pilfold all that my copyhold messuage or tenement one barn one stabe one orchard or garden and seven acres of land thereunto belonging holden of the Manor of Stretham situate lying and being in Henfield aforesaid called or known by the name of Hedgecocks otherwise Mansland now in the occupation of Henry Payne for and during the term of her natural life and after her decease I give and devise the said promises with the appurtenances unto my said daughter Mary Dennett and to her heirs and assigns to hold to my said daughter Mary Dennett her heirs and assigns forever Also I give and bequeath all and singular my goods and chattells bills bonds and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever unto my said wife Jane Pilfold for and during the term of her natural life with power to receive and take to her own use all interest and profits arising from the same for her support and maintenance and from and after the death and decease of my said wife Jane Pilfold I give and dispose thereof as followeth First I give and bequeath unto my said daughetr Jane Langrish the sum of three hundred pounds of good and lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson Thomas Dennett son of the aforesaid John Dennett the sum of twenty pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson Thomas Dennett son of the aforesaid John Dennett the sum of twenty five pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson Charles Dennett son of the said John Dennett the sum of one hundred pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson Roger Dennett son of the said John Dennett the sum of ten pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson Daniel Dennett son of the aforesaid John Dennett the sum of ten pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson Ralph Dennett son of the aforesaid John Dennett the sum of ten pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson John Dennett son of the aforesaid John Dennett the sum of ten pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson Robert Dennett son of the aforesaid John Dennett the sum of ten pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain Also I give and bequeath unto my grandson Thomas Langrish son of the aforesaid Robert Langrish the sum of ten pounds of like lawful money of Great Brittain All which said several legacies or sums of money I will and order shall be paid to the said respective legacees within nine months after the death and decease of my said wife Jane Pilfold Also I give to the poor of the parish of Henfield aforesaid the sum of forty shillings to be paid them within one month after my decease And after payment of my debts and legacies before mentioned I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my goods chattells and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever unto my said two daughters Jane Langrish and Mary Dennett to be equally divided between them share and share alike And I do make and ordain my said wife Jane Pilfold sole Executrix of this my last will and testament And I do hereby revoke all former wills by me made In witness whereof I the said John Pilfold have to this my last will and testament set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty nine John Pilfold signed sealed and delivered by the said John Pilfold as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who were present at the signing and sealing thereof
  George Peircey Elizabeth Norman J Peter
  The will of John Pilfold of Henfield within the Archdeaconry of Lewes was proved the twenty eighth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty one before the Reverend Mr. Thomas Mills clerk by virtue of a commission to him for that purpose directed upon the oath of Jane Pilfold sole Executrix in the said will named to whom the administration of the goods etc was committed being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 7 July 2023.)
  
• Occupation*: John Pilfold was a gentleman in 1750.
• Death*: John Pilfold died in 1751 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Pilfold was buried on 14 February 1751 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 March 1751 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

William Pilfold

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Pilfold was baptized on 27 September 1670 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of BW96 Thomas Pilfold and Elizabeth (?)
• (Witness) Will: William Pilfold is mentioned in the will of BW96 Thomas Pilfold dated 9 May 1687 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^1,2
• Death*: William Pilfold died in 1694 at Woodmancote, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: William Pilfold was buried on 26 November 1694 at St Peter, Woodmancote, Sussex, England.³

Jane Yalden

• Birth*: Jane Yalden was born circa 1675 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 6 May 1697, her married name was Pilfold.
• Marriage*: Jane Yalden married John Pilfold, son of BW96 Thomas Pilfold and Elizabeth (?), on 6 May 1697 at Lodsworth, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Jane Yalden is mentioned in the will of John Pilfold dated 13 January 1749 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Death*: Jane Yalden died in 1764 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Jane Yalden was buried on 26 November 1764 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, "Mrs."⁴

Jane Pilfold

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Pilfold was baptized on 26 October 1698 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilfold and Jane Yalden.
• (Witness) Will: Jane Pilfold is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth (?) dated 8 July 1713 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Marriage License: Jane Pilfold and John Wade obtained a marriage licence on 3 November 1724 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Jane a spinster of Henfield, John of the same parish.⁴
• Married Name: As of 3 November 1724, her married name was Wade.
• Marriage*: Jane Pilfold married John Wade on 3 November 1724 at St Anne, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Henfield.⁴
• Marriage License: Jane Pilfold and Robert Langrish obtained a marriage licence on 17 May 1732 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, Jane a widow, Robert a bachelor of Midhurst.⁴
• Married Name: As of 19 May 1732, her married name was Langrish.
• Marriage*: Jane Pilfold married Robert Langrish on 19 May 1732 at Woolbeding, Sussex, England, Jane of Midhurst, Robert an apothecary.⁴
• (Witness) Will: Jane Pilfold is mentioned in the will of John Pilfold dated 13 January 1749 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^5,6
• Death*: Jane Pilfold died in 1780 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Jane Pilfold was buried on 19 November 1780 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, "widow."⁷

John Pilfold

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Pilfold was baptized on 17 July 1705 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Pilfold and Jane Yalden.
• Death*: John Pilfold died in 1707 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Pilfold was buried on 30 June 1707 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.²

Ann Pilfold

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Pilfold was born on 2 July 1707 at Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilfold and Jane Yalden.
• Baptism: Ann Pilfold was baptized on 1 August 1707 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Ann Pilfold is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth (?) dated 8 July 1713 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Death*: Ann Pilfold died in 1747 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Pilfold was buried on 23 September 1747 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.⁴

Mary Pilfold

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Pilfold was born on 12 November 1708 at Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pilfold and Jane Yalden.
• Baptism: Mary Pilfold was baptized on 25 January 1708/9 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Mary Pilfold is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth (?) dated 8 July 1713 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Married Name: As of 23 November 1731, her married name was Dennet.
• Marriage*: Mary Pilfold married John Dennet on 23 November 1731 at Henfield, Sussex, England, John of Woodmancote.⁴
• (Witness) Will: Mary Pilfold is mentioned in the will of John Pilfold dated 13 January 1749 at Henfield, Sussex, England.^5,6
• Death*: Mary Pilfold died in 1773 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Pilfold was buried on 19 June 1773 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.⁷
• Anecdote*: A possible alternative burial for Mary Dennet is at Woodmancote on 15 Sep 1785 "Mrs. widow of the late J.Dennet Esq." However, there seems to be another John & Mary Dennet of simlar status at Woodmancote - see will of John Dennett of Blaxton in Woodmancote, gentleman, proved 7 Aug 1759, and another will of John Dennett of Blaxton proved 1754.⁷

John Pilfold

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Pilfold was baptized on 31 January 1699/0 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, PINFOLD.¹
• He was the son of John Pilfold and Jane Yalden.
• Death*: John Pilfold died in 1701 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Pilfold was buried on 7 May 1701 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, PINFOLD. "son of John."²

William Pilfold

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Pilfold was baptized on 26 February 1701/2 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, PINFOLD.¹
• He was the son of John Pilfold and Jane Yalden.
• Death*: William Pilfold died in 1707 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: William Pilfold was buried on 7 June 1707 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.²

Thomas Pilfold

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Pilfold was born in 1607/8 at Horsham, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Thomas Pilfold was baptized on 2 February 1607/8 at St Mary, Horsham, Sussex, England, PILVOLL.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Pilfold and Mary Mowers.
• Anecdote*: Identifying Thomas's parents as Thomas Pilfold and Mary Mowers of Horsham is based purely on his age at burial giving his birth c1608. However, There is a Thomas Pilfold at Horsham who married Margaret c1630 who could also be that person. His wife Margaret PILFOULD was buried at Horsham on 12 Jul 1648 "wife of Thomas". So this connection needs to be treated with caution.
• Marriage*: Thomas Pilfold married Mary (?) circa 1630 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: Burials at Billinghurst 1632-1654 missing in SFHG Burial Index.
• Will*: Thomas Pilfold left a will made on 22 July 1657 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Pilfold, Yeoman of Billingshurst, 1657
  TNA: PROB 11/272/410
  Made: 22 July 1657
  Proved: 25 Jan 1657/58
  In the name of God Amen The twoe and twentieth day of July in the yeare of our Lord accordinge to the Computacion of the Church of England one thousand Sixe hundred fiftie and seaven I Thomas Pilfold of the parish of Billingshurst in the Countye of Sussex yeoman of good and perfect memorie praised be God doe make this my last will in manner and forme following First I bequeath my Soule into the blessed protection of the onelie Almightie And my bodie to be buried in Christian burial in the parishe of Billingshurst aforesaid And as touchinge my worldlie goodes and estate wherewith it hath pleased God to blesse me I give and bequeath to the poore of the said parishe of Billinghurst Twenty Shillings To be paid by my Executor hereafter named within one moneth after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Pilfold the summe of one hundred and Fiftye poundes To be paid unto her by my said Executor within sixe moneths after my decease And my will is that is my said Executor doe faile in the payment of the said legacie as aforesaid That then my said daughter shall have full power by virtue of this my will to have receave and take out of my landes tenements and hereditaments in the parishe of Horsham in the said County of Sussex called Blackestrowde or by whatsoever other name or names the same be called or knowne nowe in the tenure or occupacion of Thomas Napper the summe of Twelve poundes yearelie untill the said summe of one hundred and Fifty pounds be fullie satisfied and paid and to distryene from time to time for the same as occasion shall require All other my landes goodes and chattels of what nature and qualitye soever they be my debts and legacies and my Funerall charges first paid and discharged I give will and bequeath unto Thomas Pilfold my sonne whome I make my whole and sole Executor of this my said last Will and Testament And I desire and intreate my welbeloved freindes Mathew Weston and Richard Nye of Pocockes to be my Overseers of this my last will and testament and to be aydinge and assistinge in performance of the same To whome I give for their loveinge care to be had herein Twentye Shillings a peece and their charges borne In wittnesse whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the day and yeare first above written Thomas Pylfold Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of us Richard Juppe Richard Greenfeild John Greenfeild
  This will was proved at London the five and twentieth day of January in the yeare of our Lord God accordinge to the computacion of the Church of England One Thousand Sixe hundred Fiftye Seaven before the Judges for Probate of wills and granntinge Administrations lawfully authorized By the Oathe of Thomas Pylfold the sonne and Executor therein named To whome was committed Administration of all and singular the goods chattells and debts of the saide deceased he beinge first sworne truely to Administer etc
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell March 2013.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Pilfold died in October 1657 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England, at age 49.
• Burial*: Thomas Pilfold was buried on 10 October 1657 at St Mary, Billingshurst, Sussex, England, "age about 49 years."³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 25 January 1657/58 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

John Trunnell

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Trunnell was baptized on 9 May 1591 at St Leonard, South Stoke, Sussex, England, TRONELL.¹
• He was the son of Robert Trunnell and Ann Nye.
• (Witness) Will: John Trunnell is mentioned in the will of Robert Trunnell dated 12 October 1598 at Bosham, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Marriage*: John Trunnell married BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy on 27 September 1614 at St Michael & All Angels, Thursley, Surrey, England, John TRUNNELL and Elizabeth HEALY.⁴
  
• Occupation*: John Trunnell was a mercer in 1654.
• Will*: John Trunnell left a will made on 10 July 1654 at Henfield, Sussex, England.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Trunnell, Mercer of Henfield, 1655
  TNA: PROB 11/245/247
  Made: 10 July 1654
  Proved: 16 May 1655
  I John Trunnell the Elder of Henfield in Sussex Mercer doe hereby give and devise all my Goods Chattles and personal Estate whatsoever unto my loving wife Elizabeth Trunnell whom I make sole Executrix of this my last will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the tenth Daie of Julye in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred fiftie foure. John Trunnell sealed and published in the presence of John Trunnell junior, the mark of Anne Mower
  This Will was proved att London the sixteenth Daie of May in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred fiftie five before the Judges for Elizabeth Trunnell the Relict and sole Executrix named in the said Will To whom the Administration was Committed of all and singular the Goods & Chattles and Debts of the said Deceased shee being first sworn trulye to administer the same.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 17 June 2023.)
• Death*: John Trunnell died in November 1654 at Henfield, Sussex, England, at age 63.
• Burial*: John Trunnell was buried on 8 November 1654 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, "John Trunnell thelder[sic] dyed the 7th day of November & was buried the 8th day of November."^6,7
• Probate: His estate was probated on 16 May 1655 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy

Farthing token issued by Elizabeth Trunnell, 1657 (obverse)

• Birth*: BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy was born circa 1594 at England.
• Married Name: As of 27 September 1614, her married name was Trunnell.
• Marriage*: BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy married John Trunnell, son of Robert Trunnell and Ann Nye, on 27 September 1614 at St Michael & All Angels, Thursley, Surrey, England, John TRUNNELL and Elizabeth HEALY.¹
  
• Anecdote*: In 1657, Elizabeth Trunnell issued a farthing merchant's token at Henfield (Sussex BW97, N----, K57.)
• Anecdote: BIOGRAPHY
  Elizabeth Trunnell was one of a number of widows who issued a token in Sussex. It was she and Alice Charmayne of Arundel who were the earliest to do so, at least in the tokens that were dated (about a third were issued undated). Her husband John Trunnell, a mercer, had died in 1654 leaving everything to Elizabeth , and her token shows that she was successful in keeping the business going. At that time, Elizabeth had five surving children: Ann, John, Richard, Robert and Thomas who were all adults with only Thomas yet to be married. Records show that John became a mercer at Henfield, Richard a mercer at Hurstpierpoint, Robert a shoemaker at Henfield, and Thomas a barber-surgeon at Hurstpierpoint. ,
  In 1657, when the token was issued, Elizabeth was probably operating the mercer shop at Henfield with the help of her eldest son John as there are records that show he was a mercer and living at Henfield. Her second son Richard was working as a mercer at Hurstpierpoint, a village about 5 miles away. There is an undated farthing token that was issued at Hurstpierpoint by the mercer Thomas Donstall [Dunstall] with his initials T.P. The lack of an initial for his wife Elizabeth, who he married on 11 Jan 1659, suggests that it was issued before then. Thomas Dunstall also came from Henfield and these common connections make one wonder if Richard was working for Dunstall and whether his experience at Hurstpierpoint influenced Elizabeth in her decision to issue her token, or vice versa. Sadly, Richard died in 1657, the year Elizabeth's token was issued, at age 31 years.
  Something very interesting comes to light in the will of Thomas Dunstall's brother, John, who wrote his will at Henfield on 13 May 1659, at the age of 25 years, stating that he is "sick in body but of good & perfect rememberance". He must have been aware that he was going to die as he was buried just four days later. A witness to the will was none other than John Trunnell, eldest son of the widow Elizabeth, the token issuer. Surprisingly, he also died and was buried 15 days after witnessing the will, at 36 years of age. This was a tragedy for Elizabeth as she had lost Richard and now John, the eldest son, who was clearly positioned to take over the business. One is left to wonder if, in witnessing the will, John Trunnell also contracted the sickness that was afflicting John Dunstall. Smallpox comes to mind, a disease which can cause death, usually within 8 to 16 days of infection. It is a contagious disease, spread easily in a household setting, through the air or on objects like bedding and clothing.
  The deaths of Richard and John meant that there was no successor for the business, as her other two sons had not been trained as mercers. With Elizabeth an elderly woman, the opportunity was there for Thomas Pilford to take over the business. His token was issued in 1668 indicating that he was established at Henfield by then.
  Elizabeth died in 1673, at about 80 years of age, and was buried at Henfield St Peter. Her youngest son Thomas had died two years earlier at 37 years of age and he had neither wife nor children. She was survived by her son Robert Trunnell, the shoemaker, and her daughter Ann Jenner.
• (Witness) Will: BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy is mentioned in the will of Thomas Trunnell dated 21 December 1670 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.²
• Will*: BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy left a will made on 20 May 1673 at Henfield, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Elizabeth Trunnell, Widow of Henfield, 1674
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/34/6C)
  Made: 20 May 1673
  Proved: 20 May 1674 (from ESRO catalogue)
  Familysearch: film 1885870,image 961
  In the name of God Amen The Twentieth day of May in the yeare of our Lord one Thousand sixe hundred seaventie Three I Elizabeth Trunnell of Henfeild in the County of Sussex widdow being in perfect health and of sound & disposeing minde & memory doe make my last will & Testament in manner & forme followeing first & principally I committ my Soule into the mercyfull hands of Almighty god hopeing through the meritorius account of my Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ to have free pardon of all my sinnes, and my body I committ to the earth to be decently buried As for my personall estate which god hath of his mercy blessed me with I doe give & bequeath the same in manner & forme followeing First I give & bequeath unto Elizabeth the daughter of Anne Jenner now the wife of John Neckland the somme of Tenn pounds of lawfull mony of England to be paid unto her within Twoe moneths next after my decease Item I give & bequeath unto Jane Trunnell my grand daughter the somme of Tenn pounds of like lawfull mony to be paid unto her within Twoe moneths next after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto Anne Elizabeth & Mary Trunnell the daughters of my sonne Robert Trunnell And to each of them Twoe paire of sheetes & likewise to each of them I give one pillow & pillowcoate Item I give & bequeath to my daughter Anne the wife of William Jenner The somme of Twenty pounds of lawfull mony of England to be paid unto her within Twoe moneths next after my decease alsoe I give and bequeath unto my said daughter Anne Jenner my second best featherbedd & twoe feather bolsters & twoe of my best blankettes & one Coverlett of colour red & yellow and Twoe paire of my best sheetes marked with AJ & Three paire of course sheetes marked with AJ and one dozen of diaper napkins & halfe a dozen of napkins striped with blew & one hempen table cloth marked with AJ and Three Towen table clothes & twoe holland pillowcoates & one long fine Towell & twoe other new course Towells & one of my largest pewter platters with a plate fitt unto it & foure other pewter platters of the next size & sixe other smaller pewter platters marked with AJ & foure pewter saucers & six pewter porrengers & twoe pewter Candlesticks & a pewter flagon & one bedsteddle in my lodgeing chamber with Curtaines rods matt & cord & my best brass pott & my biggest brass Kettle & a little Table att my beds feete & one gelt leather chaire & one chest where my weareing linnen lyeth & another chest where my wollen clothes lye & one small ioyned chest where I usually lay my napkins & one plaine chest in my chamber where I usually lay my ^course^ napkins & foure of my best ioyned stooles the greate breweing keeler which I bought of her and twoe of my best firkins & my greate ioyned cupboord in the hall & my ?aire cupboord in the milke house & one iron spitt & the best paire of my pothangers & my biggest iron clever & a paire of Tosteing irons & a paire of gridirons & all my weareing clothes both linnen & wollen & my best hatt & a hatt case & one paire of pott hookes & one pewter bason & my biggest bullrush chaire & a paire of anirons in the hall Chimney & twoe velvet chussions the one red & the other purple coloured & one carpett that is greene blewe & yellow & the woollen cloth that lyeth on the cupboord in the hall & one gilted hatt broushe & two china dishes one Table baskett one warmeing pann my biggest round woodden bole my biggest wooden platter & my best spinning wheele a paire of tonges a fire slice one box iron one dozen & a halfe of white Trenchers one pewter chamber pott one double salt seller one dozen of flaxen napkins one diaper Tablecloth one linnen deletion cupboard cloth striped with blew & one hempen Table cloth & twoe course Towells Item I give & bequeath to my grand child Jane Trunnell one flock bedd twoe flock bolsters Two blankettes & one coverlett all the rest of my goods & chattles not herein before bequeathed & whereof noe dispossicion is made of after my debts legacyes & funerall expences paid I give unto my sonne Robert Trunnell whome I make my Executor of this my last will & Testament In Witnes whereof I have hereunto sett my hand & seale the day & yeare first above written
  The marke and seal of Elizabeth Trunnell
  Signed sealed published and declared to be the last will & Testament of Elizabeth Trunnell & the words vizt (after my my debts legacyes & funerall expences paid) interlined before the sealing & publishing hereof in the presence of Richard Sheppard Mary ?ea?er (possibly Deaper)
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 23^rd June 2023 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Death*: BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy died in November 1673 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy was buried on 12 November 1673 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 20 May 1674 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

John Trunnell

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Trunnell was baptized on 25 August 1622 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Trunnell and BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy.
• (Witness) Will: John Trunnell is mentioned in the will of Richard Trunnell dated 3 August 1657 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.²
• Anecdote*: The following document shows that John held land at Henfield which was sold some 10 years after his death by his brother Robert.
  Deed of feoffment
  Date: 28 Mar 1670
  Reference: WSRO: SAS-EG/111
  Title: Deed of feoffment
  Description:     
  By Robert Trunnell of Henfeild, shoemaker, to Anne Covart of the same place, spinster, - for £16 - of one acre of land in Henfeild, part of a common field in Henfeild called the Denne, in the tenure of Thos. Cusen; which said premises were then lately purchased by John Trunnell late of Henfeild, mercer, decd, of Richard Trunnell of Hurstperpoint, mercer. Warranty against John Trunnell late father of him the said Robert Trunnell and Richard Trunnell and John Trunnell late brothers of the said Robert, and covenant to indemnify the purchaser against claim for dower and thirds by Margaret Trunnell the wife of the said Robert. Signature and seal
  Witnesses to deed:- Richard Sheppard, Mary Draper, Anne Goffe. To livery of seisin:- Peter Goffe, Richard Sheppard, Mary Draper.
• (Witness) Will: John Trunnell is mentioned in the will of John Dunstall dated 12 May 1659 at Henfield, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: John Trunnell died in 1659 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Trunnell was buried on 28 May 1659 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹

Elizabeth Trunnell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Trunnell was baptized on 6 December 1616 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Trunnell and BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy.
• Death*: Elizabeth Trunnell died in 1624 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Trunnell was buried on 26 March 1624 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, "daughter of John."²

Richard Trunnell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Trunnell was baptized on 7 November 1624 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Trunnell and BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy.
• Death*: Richard Trunnell died in December 1624 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Trunnell was buried on 29 December 1624 at Henfield, Sussex, England, "son of John."²

Elizabeth Trunnell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Trunnell was baptized on 26 August 1627 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Trunnell and BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy.
• Death*: Elizabeth Trunnell died in 1631 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Trunnell was buried on 7 April 1631 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England, "daughter of John."²

Robert Trunnell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Trunnell was baptized on 19 May 1630 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Trunnell and BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy.
• Marriage*: Robert Trunnell married Jane (?) circa 1652 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Robert Trunnell is mentioned in the will of Richard Trunnell dated 3 August 1657 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: Robert Trunnell married Margaret Giles on 12 April 1664 at St Peter & St Paul, Ewhurst, Surrey, England.³
• Anecdote*: Deed of feoffment
  Date: 28 Mar 1670
  Reference: SAS-EG/111
  Title: Deed of feoffment
  Description:     
  By Robert Trunnell of Henfeild, shoemaker, to Anne Covart of the same place, spinster, - for £16 - of one acre of land in Henfeild, part of a common field in Henfeild called the Denne, in the tenure of Thos. Cusen; which said premises were then lately purchased by John Trunnell late of Henfeild, mercer, decd, of Richard Trunnell of Hurstperpoint, mercer. Warranty against John Trunnell late father of him the said Robert Trunnell and Richard Trunnell and John Trunnell late brothers of the said Robert, and covenant to indemnify the purchaser against claim for dower and thirds by Margaret Trunnell the wife of the said Robert. Signature and seal
  Witnesses to deed:- Richard Sheppard, Mary Draper, Anne Goffe. To livery of seisin:- Peter Goffe, Richard Sheppard, Mary Draper
  Held by:     West Sussex Record Office, not available at The National Archives.
• Occupation*: Robert Trunnell was a shoemaker on 28 March 1670.
• (Witness) Will: Robert Trunnell is mentioned in the will of Thomas Trunnell dated 21 December 1670 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.⁴
• Death*: Robert Trunnell died in 1710 at Henfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Robert Trunnell was buried on 29 November 1710 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.⁵

Thomas Trunnell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Trunnell was baptized on 5 September 1633 at St Peter, Henfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Trunnell and BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy.
• Marriage*: Thomas Trunnell married Jane Naldret, daughter of William Naldret and Ann White, on 5 May 1663 at Shermanbury, Sussex, England, Thomas of Henfield, Jane of West Grinstead.²
• Occupation*: Thomas Trunnell was a barber surgeon in 1670.
• Will*: Thomas Trunnell left a will made on 21 December 1670 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas TRUNNELL, Barber Surgeon of Hurstpierpoint, 1671
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/32/124)
  Made: 21 Dec 1670
  Proved: 14 Jan 1671
  Familysearch: Film: 1885870; image: 218
  In the Name of God Amen the one & twentieth day of December Anno 1670 I Thomas Trunnell of the pish of Hurstperpoint in the County of Sussex Barber Surgeon being sick & weake in body, but of good & perfect memory thanks be to God for the same; Calling to mind the uncertaine estate of this transitory life and that all flesh must yield unto Death when it shall please God to call: doe make ordain & constitute this my last Will & Testament, in manner & form following, Revoking and making void by these psents; all & every Testament & Will heretofore by me made, and this to be taken for my last Will & Testament, & none other: First & principally I yield my Soule unto him who gave it me, and gave himself a Ransome for me, even Christ Jesus; hoping & believing that I shall receivefull pardon & full remission of all my sins, and be saved by the pcious death and meritorious passion of him my blessed Saviour & Redeemer; And I give my body to the Earth out of which it was taken, there to be Buryed in decent & Christian burial according to the discretion of my Executrix hereafter mencioned; And touching such worldly estate as the Lord in mercy hath lent me, my will & meaning is, the same shall be imployed & bestowed as hereafter by this my Will is expressed Item I give and bequeath unto my loving Mother Elizabeth Trunnell my best Bed & Stedle with two feather bolsters & one pillow & three Blanquets & one Coverlet, also one little Chest of linen also three Silver spoons & one Trunke. Item I give and bequeath unto my sister Ann, five shillings& my pillion
  Item I give unto my Cousen Elizabeth Over that which was my wives gold ring, Item I give unto my Cousen Jane daughter of my brother Robert one piece of French gold & twenty shillings other money Item I give unto my Cousens my Brother Roberts two other Daughters each of them Tenn Shillings, all which Legacies my will is should payd within six months after my decease, Lastly I make and ordaine my loving brother Robert Trunnell whole & sole Executor of this my last will & Testament; and my will is that he paying my debts which I in right or consionce to any man owe, and my Legacies herein expressed & the charges of my Burial, to have & injoy the residue of all my goods & estate whatsoever, which for present I do possess, or for time to come might injoy or possess, to the use & behoofe of him and his heirs for ever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seale the day & yeare above written
  [signed] Thomas Trunnell
  Sealed in the presence of
  Thomas Moore
  Abra. Muzzall
  Probate to Robert Trunnell 14 January 1671
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 18 June 2023.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Trunnell died in 1671 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 14 January 1671 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Jane Naldret

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Naldret was baptized on 15 May 1636 at St George, West Grinstead, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Naldret and Ann White.
• Married Name: As of 5 May 1663, her married name was Trunnell.
• Marriage*: Jane Naldret married Thomas Trunnell, son of John Trunnell and BW97 Elizabeth Trunnell nee Healy, on 5 May 1663 at Shermanbury, Sussex, England, Thomas of Henfield, Jane of West Grinstead.²
• Death*: Jane Naldret died before 1670 at Sussex, England.

Robert Trunnell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Trunnell was baptized on 18 February 1561 at St Mary, Yapton, Sussex, England, 1560/61.¹
• He was the son of John Trunnell and Alice (?)
• Residence*: In 1569 Robert Trunnell lived at South Stoke, Sussex, England, (see Deposition 30 Mar 1582 which states he has lived at South Stoke for 13 years.)
• Occupation*: Robert Trunnell was a husbandman in 1582.
• Anecdote*: DEPOSITION BOOK
  Reference: Ep/I/11/5
  Title: DEPOSITION BOOK
  Description:     
  f1v. Dep: Robert Trunnell husbandman of S. Stoke. Lived S. Stoke 13 years. Born Yapton. Age 21. Wit. sign.
• (Witness) Will: Robert Trunnell is mentioned in the will of John Trunnell dated 27 June 1584 at South Stoke, Sussex, England; West Sussex Record Office; Chichester, England; Sussex Wills and Probates; Reference: Ep/I/27/STC II/Folder U-W.²
• Marriage*: Robert Trunnell married Ann Nye on 16 June 1590 at South Stoke, Sussex, England, TRUNELL.³
• Will*: Robert Trunnell left a will made on 12 October 1598 at Bosham, Sussex, England.^4,5
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Robert Trunnell of Bosham, 1598
  WSRO: Ep/I/27/STC II/Folder U-W
  Made: 12 Oct 1598
  Proved: not known
  In the name of god amen the Twelf day of october in the yere of our Lord god 1598 I Robart Trunnell of the parish of Bosham and County of Sussex being sicke of body but of whole and perfect memory thankes be given unto allmighty god doe make and ordeyne this my last will and testament in manner & forme followinge first I bequeth my Sowle Into the handes of allmighty god my most Loving and mercyfull father in Jesus Christ who loved me before the world was and in the same his Love hath given unto me his holy spirit the earnest of that heavenly inheritance purchased for me in the blood of his sonne and wherby I am sealed unto the day of redemption And my body to be buryed in the parish Church of newfishbourne there to remayne untill the resurrection of the Just when I shall receyve full glorification both of Sowle & body Item I geve unto the poore Distressed Christians xl^s to be Distributed att the Discretion of Mr Lister and Mr Briscoe Item I geve to the poore of the parish of Bosham x^s Item I geve to the poore of the parish of newfishborne x^s Item I geve unto John Trunnell my sonne on lease of ten thousand yeres of Certeyne landes in the parish of yapton called Church Crofte & tackle Item I geve unto my said sonne John on lease of a medow within the parish of Aldingborne for certen yeres to come which I hould of the prebendary of westergate Item I geve unto my said sonne thre leases for certen yeres to come, one called stonewalles & balle mare houlden of the right honourable the Lord Barkley, the other houlden of Roger Gittins of Goring, the other holden of Barnaby Hildrop of Bosham all which leases of landes are within the parish of Bosham Item I give to my said sonne John one lease of a yere to come holden of the right honorable Lord Lumley within the parish of South stoke now in the occupation of Albany Stoughton gent Item I geve unto my sayd sone an Anewyty of x^li a yere for xx yeres to come from the xxvth Day of march next out of the preend of Walton within the parish of Bosham which I bought of John Shurley esquire of Lewes for the some of lxxx^li for which he hath my bond to be paid on the xxv^th of march next Cominge with this Condition that he make to me myne heiers executors or assignes sufficient assurance of the said Anuyty but yf the said mr John Shurley Do not make such sufficient assurance then my will is that myt said sonne John insted of the said Anuity shall have the said lxxx^li Item I geve unto my sonne John the best Carved bedstedle with my best fetherbed with ij of the best boulsters ink blot pillowes & pillow beres & the best coverlet ij the best blanketes // Item I give unto my said sonne John the karved table in the hall with the frame and six Joyned stoles Item I give unto my said sonne John all the waynescot and glasse in & about my now Dwelling howsse Item I will that the reat of the lease of the farme att South stoke for on yere to Come shall goe toward the payment of the said lxxx^li for the Anunity of x^li out of the Prebend of Walton Item I geve unto my sone John xx^li Item I give unto my Daughter mary Trunnell lx^li Item I give unto Hester Trunnell my Daughter lx^li Item I geve unto the Child my Wiffe now goeth withall if it live xl^li Item I give unto Anne my Wiffe xl^li Item I give unto my loving mother Alice Trunnell Cxx^li so that she Deliver unto my executor a bond she hath of me of Ccxl^li the said some of Cxx^li to arise and to be levied out of the stocke she now occupyeth and hath in her handes the which stocke is my proper goodes by vertue of a Deade of gift made unto me by my said mother as by the said Dead of gift may more playnely appere, but yf the said stocke be not sufficient to pay the said Cxx^li then I will that my executor Do make it good out of the rest of my goodes and that a trew inventory be presently after my after my Decease taken of the said Stock and that the some of Cxx^li affore said be paid to my said mother within six weekes after my Decease upon delivery of the said bond of CCxl^li Item I give unto John hill my servant viij boshelles if wheat Item I give to Henry Sowton iiij boshells of wheat Item I give to Agnes Bereson j boshell of wheat Item I give to Agnes Crewes j boshell of wheate Item Item I give to Richard Trunnell on ewe ship of the best Item I give to Joane Stronge servant to Toby Langham gent v^li Item I give unto John Longhurst j quarter of wheat Item I give unto John Briscoe minister of Hamptonet ^xls Item I will that Mary and Hester my Daughters shall have toward ther bringing up the overplus of Emma Trunnelles land saving that Thomas Here shalbe allowed x^s yerely toward the keeping of the said Emma more then he now hath but yf Richard Trunnell Do pay unto my executor to the use of my said Daughters xij^li then he to have the said land when he Cometh to age Item I will that my said Children shall have their portions my sonne att the age of xxj yeres and my Daughters att xviij yeres or their Day of Marriag whether shall first Come and yf it Doe happen any of my said Children to Depart this liffe before they shall accomplish their severall ages as afforesaid then I will that his or their portions so Departed to be equally Divided among the rest then livinge // Item I will that Henry Potter precher my brother in law shall have the Custody and bringing up of John Trunnell my Sonne to kepe him att School att some of the universities of this land and Do allowe him for his mayntenance xij^li yerely so long as he shalbe Charged with my said Sonne which some of xij^li is to Arise out of the revenues of his land or leases to him bequeathed Item I will that Toby Langham gent shall have the bringing up of Richard Trunnell my kinesman untill he shall come to the age of xxj yeres and I Comytt that trust to him which my brother Richard his father Comitted to me Item I will that my ij Daughters and the Child wherwith my wiffe now goeth be kept by the said Toby Langham gent and Mr Brian lister, or otherwise to be at their Disposing they taking sufficient bandes for their severall partes And yf they shall think Convenient my wiffe to have the bringing up of my said Children then she to have the one half of the revenues of the Copyhold land in bosham until my sonne John shall come to age taking of ther sufficient band for the said Childrens stockes if she Do not kepe y said Children then I will she shall have v^li yerely out of the said land untill my said sonne come to age Item I will that yf their be any overplus of my goodes the legacies before being discharged the same to be equally Divided among my wiffe & Children ?? yf my said goodes shall not stretch so far as to pay the said Legacies, then I will that so much as shall be wanting to be proportionally abated out of my said Childrens portions Item I make & ordaine my executor my beloved in Christ & trusty friend Tobias Langham gent to se the true intent & meaning thereof alwaies provided that my said executor be saved Harmles and s??ed out of my said goodes from any & all manner Charges Damages & ??wbles that my Come unto him by meanes of his said executorship and his paynes herein taken sufficiently recompensed and I ordeyne to be my overseers my beloved frindes George Bigges Richard Egle and Richard Wolridge & they to have for their paynes x^s apece In wyttnes wherof I have hereto set my hand the Day and yere above wrytten Item I will and do geve Authority unto Mr Pitter & Mr Lister to take band of my executor or of any other for the payent of such legacies as are herein given & bequeathed
  By me Roberte Trunnell
  In the presence of us John Brisco
  Tobie angham     Thomas el?hote
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens,18^th June 2023 for Geoffrey Barber)
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• Death*: Robert Trunnell died circa 1599 at Bosham, Sussex, England.