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Anne Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Burt was baptized on 17 July 1692 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "Living in Cuckfield Town or by it."¹
• She was the daughter of Walter Burt and Ann (?)
• Married Name: As of 29 April 1716, her married name was Beeding.
• Marriage*: Anne Burt married John Beeding on 29 April 1716 at Lindfield, Sussex, England, Ann of this parish, John of Redmill [Rodmell?].²

Mary Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Burt was baptized on 20 May 1688 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Walter Burt and Ann (?)

John Beeding

• Marriage*: John Beeding married Anne Burt, daughter of Walter Burt and Ann (?), on 29 April 1716 at Lindfield, Sussex, England, Ann of this parish, John of Redmill [Rodmell?].¹

William Leppard

• Marriage*: William Leppard married Esther Burt, daughter of Walter Burt and Ann (?), on 4 June 1717 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹

William Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: William Burt was born circa 1680 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Walter Burt and Ann (?)
• Marriage: William Burt married Dorothy Wickens, daughter of Thomas Wickens and Elizabeth Jenner, on 28 April 1720 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Mills

• Married Name: As of 29 March 1744, her married name was Burt.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Mills married Stephen Burt, son of Richard Burt and Martha Tull, on 29 March 1744 at Twineham, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Mills died in 1748 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Mills was buried on 15 January 1748 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "wife of Stephen."²

Richard Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Burt was baptized on 8 March 1744/45 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Stephen Burt and Elizabeth Mills.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Burt is mentioned in the will of Martha Tull dated 9 February 1748/49 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Burt is mentioned in the will of Stephen Burt dated 1 May 1757 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.³

Stephen Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Burt was baptized on 11 December 1747 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Stephen Burt and Elizabeth Mills.
• Death*: Stephen Burt died in 1750 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Stephen Burt was buried on 15 April 1750 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "son of Stephen."¹

Ann (?)

• Birth*: Ann (?) was born circa 1718 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1750, her married name was Burt.
• Marriage*: Ann (?) married Stephen Burt, son of Richard Burt and Martha Tull, circa 1750 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Ann (?) is mentioned in the will of Stephen Burt dated 1 May 1757 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• Will*: Ann (?) left a will made on 7 May 1791 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Ann Burt, Widow of Cuckfield, 1791
  (TNA: PROB 11/1251/223)
  Made : 7 May 1791
  Probate: 24 November 1794, Prerogative Court of Canterbury
  This is the last Will and Testament of me Ann Burt of Cuckfield in the County of Sussex Widow made the seventh day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and ninety one as follows (that is to say) Imprimis I will order & direct that all my just debts Funeral expences and the probate of this my last Will & Testament be fully paid and satisfied by my Executors hereinafter named Item I give and bequeath unto my Son Walter Burt one Annuity or Clear Yearly Sum of Twelve Pounds of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid out of my Personal Estate by my Executors hereinafter named unto my said Son Walter Burt for and during the Term of his natural life free and clear of all Taxes and Deductions whatsoever by even quarterly payments on the four most usual Feasts of days of payment in the year (that is to say) the Feasts of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Saint Michael the Archangel and the Birth of our Lord Christ the first payment thereof to begin and be made on such of the said Feasts or days of payment as shall first and next happen after my decease and my Will and Mind is and I do hereby order and direct that my said Executors do and shall so soon as conveniently may be after my decease put and place out at Interest on Government or other food security in their own name or names or in the name or names of such other person or persons as they or the survivor of them shall think fit such a Sum of Money as will be sufficient to answer & pay the said Annuity to my said Son Walter Burt (over and above all Costs Charges and Expences attending the same) Provided always and my Will and Mind is that in case my said Son Walter Burt shall at any time or times Sell or Assign his said Annuity or any part thereof to any person or persons whomsoever that then and from thenceforth the same Annuity and every part thereof shall cease and determine and be no longer paid or payable and that my said Executors and the money so to be placed out to answer the same shall be exonerated and discharged of and from the payment thereof as if my said Son Walter Burt was naturally dead Item I give and bequeath unto my eight Grandchildren (vizt) Ann Wileman Mary Wileman Martha Wileman Thomas Wileman Sarah Wileman Stephen Wileman Elizabeth Wileman and John Wileman the Sum of One hundred pounds each to be paid them respectively by my said Executors when and so soon as the youngest of them shall attain the age of twenty one years Provided my said Son Walter shall be then dead or have forfeited his said Annuity by Selling or Assigning the same but if my said Son Walter Burt shall be then living and intitled to receive his said Annuity then I do hereby order and direct my said Executors or the Survivor of them or the Executors or Administrators of such Survivor to pay and equally divide between my said Grandchildren or such of them as shall be then living the sum of Five hundred pounds in part of their said Legacies of One hundred pounds each and form and immediately after the Death of my said Son Walter Burt or forfeiture of his said Annuity which shall first happen to pay to my said Grandchildren the further sum of Three hundred pounds being the reminder and in full of their said Legacies of one hundred pounds each and my Will and Mind further is and I do hereby order and direct that in case any or either of my aforesaid Grandchildren shall happen to depart this life before he she or they shall be intitled to receive his her or their Legacy or Legacies without leaving issue of his her or their Body or Bodies lawfully begotten the Legacy or Legacies of him her or them so dying shall fall to and be divided amongst the survivor or survivors of them Item I give and bequeath unto my Son in Law John Wileman of Cuckfield aforesaid Tanner and my good Friend Richard Uwins of the same place Yeoman my Executors hereinafter named the sum of Five pounds each for their troubles in taking on them the execution of this my Will As to all the residue & remainder of my Personal Estate and Effects after payment of my just Debts Funeral Expences and Legacies I give and bequeath the same unto my aforesaid Grandchildren equally to be divided between them share and share alike And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said Son in Law John Wileman and the aforesaid Richard Uwins Joint Executors of this my Will and I do declare that it shall and may be lawful to and for my said Executors in the first place by and out of the monies which shall come to their hands by virtue of this my Will to deduct and reimburse themselves respectively all such Losses Costs Charges and Expences as they or either of them may sustain or be put unto in the performance and execution of this my Will or in any other thing in any wise relating thereunto And Lastly I do hereby revoke and make void all former and other wills by me at any time heretofore made and I declare this only to be and contain my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I the said Ann Burt the Testatrix have to this my last Will and Testament contained in two sheets of paper set my hand and seal at the Top of the first sheer where the same are affixed together my hand at the bottom thereof and my hand and seal to this last sheet the day and year first before written Ann Burt Signed sealed published and declared by the said Ann Burt the Testatrix as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other Jas Wood Saml Waller
  
  This will was proved at London the twenty fourth day of November in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and ninety four before the Right Honorable Sir William Wynne Knight Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissary of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the Oaths of John Wileman and Richard Uwins the Executors named in the said will To whom Administration was granted of all and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of the deceased having been first Sworn by Commission duly to Administer
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell December 2015.)
• Death*: Ann (?) died in 1794 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann (?) was buried on 19 August 1794 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "76 years, widow, Brook St."³

Stephen Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Burt was baptized on 11 April 1751 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Stephen Burt and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: Stephen Burt is mentioned in the will of Stephen Burt dated 1 May 1757 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²

Walter Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Walter Burt was baptized on 11 April 1751 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Stephen Burt and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: Walter Burt is mentioned in the will of Stephen Burt dated 1 May 1757 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Walter Burt is mentioned in the will of Ann (?) dated 7 May 1791 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.³

Ann Burt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Burt was baptized on 4 April 1753 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Stephen Burt and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: Ann Burt is mentioned in the will of Stephen Burt dated 1 May 1757 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage License: Ann Burt and John Wileman obtained a marriage licence on 18 November 1776 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Ann a spinster, 22+ years of Cuckfield, John a bachelor, 25+ years, of the same parish.³
• Married Name: As of 5 December 1776, her married name was Wileman.
• Marriage*: Ann Burt married John Wileman on 5 December 1776 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.³

Richard Skinner

• Birth*: Richard Skinner was born circa 1595 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: Title: Bond
  Date: 7 Jan 1616
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/56
  Description: By Abraham Freeman to Richard Skynner of Brightling, singleman, in 6 for observance of covenants in above deed of 8 Dec., 1604 (No SAS-RF/1/54). Mark of Abraham Freman
  Witnesses:- Thomas Umphery, John Hogskine (mk), Elyat Skinner.
• Marriage*: Richard Skinner married Bridget Wimble on 30 October 1621 at Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• Anecdote: Title: Conveyance (feoffment)
  Date: 14 May 1627
  ESRO: HMU 5/3/7
  Description: William Wimble of Dallington, founder, to Richard Skinner of Brightling, husbandman
  4 acres of land named Blackdowne in Ashburnham (S, E, N: lands of Richard Gower called Blackdowne; W: highway leading from Hood's Corner to Ashburnham), which William Wimble bought from Richard Gower of Dallington
  Witnesses to livery of seisin: John Wimble, James Wimble.
• Anecdote*: Title: Quitclaim
  Date: 11 Oct 1629
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/57
  Description: By Michola Freeman, widow, the relict of Richard Freeman late of Brightling deceased., to the said Richard Skinner of and in the said piece of land called Baker's Croft
  Mark of Michol Freeman, seal gone
  Witnesses:- William Wenham, John Wimble.
• Death*: Richard Skinner died in 1637 at Brightling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Skinner was buried on 21 December 1637 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England, "householder."²
• (Witness) Anecdote: Richard Skinner was a witness: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 10 May 1638
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/58
  Description: By way of Settlement by Stephen Smyth of Brightling, taylor, and Bridgett his wife, late the wife and relict of Richard Skynner, to John Wymble of Brightling, yeoman, and William Wymble of Dallington, founder, of all the estate and term of years of the said Stephen and Bridgett, as in right of the said Bridgett, of and in 2 messuages or tenements with the plot of ground on part of which the said messuages were erected called Baker's Garden containing 1/4 acre in Brightling To hold in trust for the said Stephen and Bridgett for the life of the said Bridgett, and after her decease to the use of John Skinner, James Skinner, Richard Skinner and William Skinner the 4 sons of the said Bridgett
  Signature, Steven Smith, and mark of Bridgett, seals gone
  Witnesses:- John Pettit, John Watterer.

Bridget Wimble

• Married Name: As of 30 October 1621, her married name was Skinner.
• Marriage*: Bridget Wimble married Richard Skinner on 30 October 1621 at Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage License: Bridget Wimble and Stephen Smith obtained a marriage licence on 19 March 1637/38 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Bridget a widow of Brightling, Stephen a Taylor of the same parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 24 April 1638, her married name was Smith.
• Marriage*: Bridget Wimble married Stephen Smith on 24 April 1638 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.¹
• Anecdote*: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 10 May 1638
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/58
  Description: By way of Settlement by Stephen Smyth of Brightling, taylor, and Bridgett his wife, late the wife and relict of Richard Skynner, to John Wymble of Brightling, yeoman, and William Wymble of Dallington, founder, of all the estate and term of years of the said Stephen and Bridgett, as in right of the said Bridgett, of and in 2 messuages or tenements with the plot of ground on part of which the said messuages were erected called Baker's Garden containing 1/4 acre in Brightling To hold in trust for the said Stephen and Bridgett for the life of the said Bridgett, and after her decease to the use of John Skinner, James Skinner, Richard Skinner and William Skinner the 4 sons of the said Bridgett
  Signature, Steven Smith, and mark of Bridgett, seals gone
  Witnesses:- John Pettit, John Watterer.
• Death*: Bridget Wimble died in October 1638 at Brightling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Bridget Wimble was buried on 28 October 1638 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England, "wife of Stephen."²

Joan Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Skinner was baptized on 23 February 1622/23 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Skinner and Bridget Wimble.

William Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Skinner was baptized on 3 January 1635/36 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Bridget Wimble.
• (Witness) Anecdote: William Skinner was a witness: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 10 May 1638
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/58
  Description: By way of Settlement by Stephen Smyth of Brightling, taylor, and Bridgett his wife, late the wife and relict of Richard Skynner, to John Wymble of Brightling, yeoman, and William Wymble of Dallington, founder, of all the estate and term of years of the said Stephen and Bridgett, as in right of the said Bridgett, of and in 2 messuages or tenements with the plot of ground on part of which the said messuages were erected called Baker's Garden containing 1/4 acre in Brightling To hold in trust for the said Stephen and Bridgett for the life of the said Bridgett, and after her decease to the use of John Skinner, James Skinner, Richard Skinner and William Skinner the 4 sons of the said Bridgett
  Signature, Steven Smith, and mark of Bridgett, seals gone
  Witnesses:- John Pettit, John Watterer.
• Marriage*: William Skinner married Elizabeth Tomset on 30 June 1664 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: William Skinner was a carpenter on 1 November 1676.
• Anecdote*: Title: Deed Poll of Quitclaim
  Date: 1 Nov 1676
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/82
  Description: By William Skinner of Brightling, carpenter, to the said John French of and in the said 2 messuages and plot of ground in Brightling. Signature and seal
  Witnesses:- John Dawe, Thomas Frensh.

Thomas Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Skinner was baptized on 14 February 1629/30 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Bridget Wimble.
• Death*: Thomas Skinner died in 1634 at Brightling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Skinner was buried on 9 July 1634 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England, "son of Richard."²

James Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Skinner was baptized on 22 April 1627 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Bridget Wimble.
• (Witness) Anecdote: James Skinner was a witness: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 10 May 1638
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/58
  Description: By way of Settlement by Stephen Smyth of Brightling, taylor, and Bridgett his wife, late the wife and relict of Richard Skynner, to John Wymble of Brightling, yeoman, and William Wymble of Dallington, founder, of all the estate and term of years of the said Stephen and Bridgett, as in right of the said Bridgett, of and in 2 messuages or tenements with the plot of ground on part of which the said messuages were erected called Baker's Garden containing 1/4 acre in Brightling To hold in trust for the said Stephen and Bridgett for the life of the said Bridgett, and after her decease to the use of John Skinner, James Skinner, Richard Skinner and William Skinner the 4 sons of the said Bridgett
  Signature, Steven Smith, and mark of Bridgett, seals gone
  Witnesses:- John Pettit, John Watterer.

John Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Skinner was baptized on 23 January 1624/25 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Bridget Wimble.
• (Witness) Anecdote: John Skinner was a witness: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 10 May 1638
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/58
  Description: By way of Settlement by Stephen Smyth of Brightling, taylor, and Bridgett his wife, late the wife and relict of Richard Skynner, to John Wymble of Brightling, yeoman, and William Wymble of Dallington, founder, of all the estate and term of years of the said Stephen and Bridgett, as in right of the said Bridgett, of and in 2 messuages or tenements with the plot of ground on part of which the said messuages were erected called Baker's Garden containing 1/4 acre in Brightling To hold in trust for the said Stephen and Bridgett for the life of the said Bridgett, and after her decease to the use of John Skinner, James Skinner, Richard Skinner and William Skinner the 4 sons of the said Bridgett
  Signature, Steven Smith, and mark of Bridgett, seals gone
  Witnesses:- John Pettit, John Watterer.
• Occupation*: John Skinner was a carpenter on 18 December 1655.
• Anecdote*: Title: Demise
  Date: 18 Dec 1655
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/66
  Description: By James Skynner of Brightling, carpenter, to William Cook of Brightling, gent., - for 5s. - of the said messuage and premises called Baker's Garden in Brightling
  Term, 999 years; rent, a peppercorn
  Signature, James Skinner, seal gone. Witnesses, as in SAS-RF/1/65.

Elizabeth Tomset

• Married Name: As of 30 June 1664, her married name was Skinner.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Tomset married William Skinner, son of Richard Skinner and Bridget Wimble, on 30 June 1664 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹

Eliza Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Eliza Skinner was baptized on 21 January 1664/65 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Skinner and Elizabeth Tomset.

Mary Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Skinner was baptized on 17 March 1666/67 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Skinner and Elizabeth Tomset.
• Death*: Mary Skinner died in 1682 at Brightling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Skinner was buried on 15 March 1682 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England, "daughter of William."²

Sarah Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Skinner was baptized on 25 March 1669 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England, "daughter of William and Elizabeth Skinner."¹
• She was the daughter of William Skinner and Elizabeth Tomset.

William Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Skinner was baptized on 5 March 1670/71 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England, "son of William and Elizabeth Skinner."¹
• He was the son of William Skinner and Elizabeth Tomset.

Susanna Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susanna Skinner was baptized on 15 July 1673 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England, "daughter of William and Elizabeth Skinner."¹
• She was the daughter of William Skinner and Elizabeth Tomset.

Stephen Smith

• Marriage License: Stephen Smith and Bridget Wimble obtained a marriage licence on 19 March 1637/38 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Bridget a widow of Brightling, Stephen a Taylor of the same parish.¹
• Marriage*: Stephen Smith married Bridget Wimble on 24 April 1638 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Anecdote: Stephen Smith was a witness: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 10 May 1638
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/58
  Description: By way of Settlement by Stephen Smyth of Brightling, taylor, and Bridgett his wife, late the wife and relict of Richard Skynner, to John Wymble of Brightling, yeoman, and William Wymble of Dallington, founder, of all the estate and term of years of the said Stephen and Bridgett, as in right of the said Bridgett, of and in 2 messuages or tenements with the plot of ground on part of which the said messuages were erected called Baker's Garden containing 1/4 acre in Brightling To hold in trust for the said Stephen and Bridgett for the life of the said Bridgett, and after her decease to the use of John Skinner, James Skinner, Richard Skinner and William Skinner the 4 sons of the said Bridgett
  Signature, Steven Smith, and mark of Bridgett, seals gone
  Witnesses:- John Pettit, John Watterer.
• Death*: Stephen Smith died in 1671 at Brightling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Stephen Smith was buried on 10 September 1671 at St Thomas of Canterbury, Brightling, Sussex, England.²

Thomas Farley

• Marriage*: Thomas Farley married Sarah Redman, daughter of James Redman and Elizabeth Selden, on 7 October 1750 at Angmering, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Thomas Farley died in 1777 at Angmering, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Farley was buried on 17 April 1777 at St Margaret, Angmering, Sussex, England.²

Thomas Farley

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Farley was baptized on 7 November 1750 at St Margaret, Angmering, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Farley and Sarah Redman.
• Marriage*: Thomas Farley married Susan West on 19 March 1776 at Clapham, Sussex, England, Thomas a bachelor of East Preston, Susan a spinster of this parish. Witnesses: John West, Thomas Richardson.²

John Farley

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Farley was baptized on 19 April 1753 at St Margaret, Angmering, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Farley and Sarah Redman.
• Marriage*: John Farley married Ann Nettlefield on 27 February 1786 at Angmering, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: John Farley died in 1837 at Angmering, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Farley was buried on 28 January 1837 at St Margaret, Angmering, Sussex, England, "84 years."³

Charlotte Farley

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charlotte Farley was baptized on 9 September 1755 at St Margaret, Angmering, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farley and Sarah Redman.
• Anecdote*: Possible marriage at Arundel on 26 Nov 1775: Charity FARLEY of this parish and James YONWIN of Angmering.²