Philadelphia Wales

d. 1762
Last Edited: 23 Jan 2024

Family:

Benjamin Rothwell b. 1 Mar 1713/14, d. Oct 1769

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mary Pelham

d. 1770
Last Edited: 30 Mar 2024
  • Married Name: As of 24 June 1765, her married name was Rothwell.
  • Marriage*: Mary Pelham married Benjamin Rothwell, son of John Rothwell and Mary Chosemere, on 24 June 1765 at Lindfield, Sussex, England.1
  • Will*: Mary Pelham left a will made on 11 January 1770 at Brighton, Sussex, England.2
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Mary Rothwell, Widow of Brighton, 1770
    (ESRO: PBT/1/1/62/184)
    Made: 11 Jan 1770
    Proved: 24 Mar 1770, Archdeaconry of Lewes
    In the Name of God Amen I Mary Rothwell of Brighthelmston in the county of Sussex widow being sick and weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First I give and bequeath unto my daughter in law Mary Rothwell my wedding ring Also I give and bequeath unto my sister Sarah Jenner all my wearing apparel both woollen and linen together with all my household goods and implements of household, And as to all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate goods and chattels of what kind or nature so ever (after my just debts funeral expenses and legacy of this my will are paid discharged and satisfied) I give and bequeath the same unto my brother Samuel Jenner, my nephew John Jenner son of my brother John Jenner, and unto my said sister Sarah Jenner equally them share and share alike. And I do hereby nominate and appoint my said sister Sarah Jenner sole executrix of this my will hereby revoking all former will and wills by me heretofore made In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 11th day of January in the 10th year of the reign of our sovereign Lord George the Third by the grace of God Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in they year of our Lord 1770.
    Mary Rothwell her mark
    Signed sealed published and declared by the above named Mary Rothwell as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testatrix
    Thos. Gilbert
    Stepn. Buckoll
    Jas. Buckoll

    24 March 1770 Then was sworn Sarah the wife of John Cheesman (late Sarah Jenner spinster) the sole executrix named in this will To whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof By us Ed. Lunn Sur.
    (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 23 Jan 2024.)
  • Death*: Mary Pelham died in 1770 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
  • Probate*: Her estate was probated on 24 March 1770 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Family:

Benjamin Rothwell b. 1 Mar 1713/14, d. Oct 1769

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1168] Will of Mary Rothwell of Brighton, Sussex, England, made 11 Jan 1770, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 24 Mar 1770. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/62/184).

Lucy Taylor

b. 13 August 1775, d. 13 August 1775

Parents:

Father: Joseph Taylor b. 23 Jun 1751
Mother: Dinah Weller b. 28 Dec 1752, d. c 1800
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Joseph Taylor

b. 6 April 1779

Parents:

Father: Joseph Taylor b. 23 Jun 1751
Mother: Dinah Weller b. 28 Dec 1752, d. c 1800
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Stephen Taylor

b. 2 June 1782

Parents:

Father: Joseph Taylor b. 23 Jun 1751
Mother: Dinah Weller b. 28 Dec 1752, d. c 1800
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Maria Taylor

b. 22 August 1790

Parents:

Father: Joseph Taylor b. 23 Jun 1751
Mother: Dinah Weller b. 28 Dec 1752, d. c 1800
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Taylor

b. 20 March 1774

Parents:

Father: Joseph Taylor b. 23 Jun 1751
Mother: Dinah Weller b. 28 Dec 1752, d. c 1800
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Ann Taylor

b. 23 November 1777

Parents:

Father: Joseph Taylor b. 23 Jun 1751
Mother: Dinah Weller b. 28 Dec 1752, d. c 1800
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Diana Taylor

b. 23 March 1788, d. circa 1800

Parents:

Father: Joseph Taylor b. 23 Jun 1751
Mother: Dinah Weller b. 28 Dec 1752, d. c 1800
Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Taylor

Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Family:

Anne Miller

Child:

Joseph Taylor+ b. 23 Jun 1751

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Anne Miller

Last Edited: 24 Jan 2024

Family:

John Taylor

Child:

Joseph Taylor+ b. 23 Jun 1751

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Sarah Burgess

b. circa 1786, d. 1866
Last Edited: 25 Jan 2024

Family:

Thomas Taylor b. 13 Jun 1779, d. 1859

Citations

  1. [S16] 1851 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1638; Folio: 311; Page: 3; GSU roll: 193541."
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Dorithy Weller

b. 19 February 1614/15

Parents:

Father: Gregory Weller b. c 1590, d. 1668
Mother: Elizabeth (?) d. Jun 1836
Last Edited: 25 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Ann (?)

Last Edited: 25 Jan 2024

Family:

Thomas Weller b. 31 Oct 1619, d. 1694

Children:

Thomas Weller b. 20 Nov 1639
John Weller b. 25 Dec 1642

John Weller

b. 25 December 1642

Parents:

Father: Thomas Weller b. 31 Oct 1619, d. 1694
Mother: Ann (?)
Last Edited: 25 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Thomas Weller

b. 20 November 1639

Parents:

Father: Thomas Weller b. 31 Oct 1619, d. 1694
Mother: Ann (?)
Last Edited: 25 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Bish

Last Edited: 26 Jan 2024

Family:

Sarah Langridge b. 19 Sep 1708

Citations

  1. [S1171] Will of George Langridge of Fletching, Sussex, England, made 26 Feb 1759, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 18 Jun 1761. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/60/355).

Francis Parker

Last Edited: 26 Jan 2024

Family:

Anne Langridge b. 7 Mar 1718/19

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1171] Will of George Langridge of Fletching, Sussex, England, made 26 Feb 1759, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 18 Jun 1761. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/60/355).

William Langridge

b. 13 October 1706, d. before 1759

Parents:

Father: George Langridge b. 1683, d. May 1761
Mother: Ann (?) d. 1757
Last Edited: 31 Jan 2024

Family:

Mary Clements

Children:

George Langridge b. 20 Sep 1731
Mary Langridge b. c 1735

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S1171] Will of George Langridge of Fletching, Sussex, England, made 26 Feb 1759, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 18 Jun 1761. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/60/355).

Anne Langridge

b. 7 March 1718/19

Parents:

Father: George Langridge b. 1683, d. May 1761
Mother: Ann (?) d. 1757
Last Edited: 26 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S1171] Will of George Langridge of Fletching, Sussex, England, made 26 Feb 1759, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 18 Jun 1761. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/60/355).

Mary Clements

Last Edited: 31 Jan 2024

Family:

William Langridge b. 13 Oct 1706, d. b 1759

Children:

George Langridge b. 20 Sep 1731
Mary Langridge b. c 1735

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

George Langridge

b. 20 September 1731

Parents:

Father: William Langridge b. 13 Oct 1706, d. b 1759
Mother: Mary Clements
Last Edited: 26 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1171] Will of George Langridge of Fletching, Sussex, England, made 26 Feb 1759, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 18 Jun 1761. (ESRO: PBT/1/1/60/355).

Thomas Weller

Last Edited: 27 Jan 2024

Family:

Mary (?)

Children:

Thomas Weller b. 4 Jan 1757
William Weller+ b. 19 Aug 1759, d. 12 Aug 1846
Henry Weller b. 28 Nov 1762
Fanny Weller b. 29 Sep 1765

Mary (?)

Last Edited: 27 Jan 2024

Family:

Thomas Weller

Children:

Thomas Weller b. 4 Jan 1757
William Weller+ b. 19 Aug 1759, d. 12 Aug 1846
Henry Weller b. 28 Nov 1762
Fanny Weller b. 29 Sep 1765

Thomas Weller

b. 4 January 1757

Parents:

Father: Thomas Weller
Mother: Mary (?)
Last Edited: 27 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Henry Weller

b. 28 November 1762

Parents:

Father: Thomas Weller
Mother: Mary (?)
Last Edited: 27 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Fanny Weller

b. 29 September 1765

Parents:

Father: Thomas Weller
Mother: Mary (?)
Last Edited: 27 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

William Neve

b. 10 December 1752, d. 1835

Parents:

Father: Samuel Neve b. 3 Nov 1717, d. 1784
Mother: Mary Bridger b. c 1730
Last Edited: 30 Mar 2024
  • Birth: William Neve was born in 1752 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
  • Baptism*: William Neve was baptized on 10 December 1752 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.1
  • He was the son of Samuel Neve and Mary Bridger.
  • Marriage License: William Neve and Esther Stoner obtained a marriage licence on 12 November 1785 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William a bachelor, 30+ years of Withyham; Esther a spinster, 25+ years of Withyham.2
  • Marriage*: William Neve married Esther Stoner, daughter of Philip Stoner and Ann Apted, on 7 December 1785 at Withyham, Sussex, England, witnesses: Thos. Cashman; John Hall.2
  • Marriage*: William Neve married Mary Cripps on 3 May 1801 at Maresfield, Sussex, England.2
  • Will*: William Neve left a will made on 30 June 1823 at Withyham, Sussex, England.3
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Neve, Farmer of Withyham, 1835
    (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/835)
    Made: 30 Jun 1823
    Proved: 25 Aug 1835, Archdeaconry of Lewes
    This is the last will and testament of me William Neve of the parish of Withyham in the county of Sussex Farmer being of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding but mindful of my mortality do make publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say first I give divise and bequeath unto my son William Neve all that my copyhold messuage or tenement lands hereditaments and premises with the appurtenances thereto belonging situate lying and being in the parish of Withyham aforesaid and now in the occupation of me William Neve and my tenants William Chantler and Henry Fermor and holden of the manor of Duddleswell and commonly called late Harrods or howsoever otherwise called To hold to him my said son William Neve his heirs executors and administrators upon this special trust and confidence nevertheless in him reposed that he my said son William Neve his heirs executors or administrators do and shall within twelve months next after my decease either by public or private sale sell and dispose of and convert into ready money my said copyhold messuage or tenement lands hereditaments and premises for the best price or prices and most sum or sums of money that he or they can reasonably get for the same and the net money to arise from such sale my will is and I do hereby direct shall be divided into three equal parts and one third part or share thereof I direct shall be placed out at interest on government or other good security or securities at the discretion of my executor hereinafter named and the interest and dividends thereof from time to time as the same shall become payable and be received to pay the same unto my daughter Ann Chantler (now the wife of William Chantler of Withyham aforesaid Labourer) for and during the term of her natural life and from and immediately after the decease of my said daughter Ann Chantler Then I give and bequeath the said third part or share of the money arising from the sale of my said copyhold estate and the securities and dividends in which the same shall have been invested unto the children of my said daughter Ann Chantler equally between them share and share alike if more than one and if but one then to pay and transfer the same to such only child But in case my said daughter Ann Chantler shall have no child living at the time of her decease then I give and bequeath the said third part or share unto my two daughters (namely) Sarah Killick wife of Thomas Killick of Withyham aforesaid farmer and Harriot Neve equally between them share and share alike to and for their own use and benefit And I do hereby order and direct my executor herein after named to pay and transfer the same to them accordingly Also I give and bequeath the remaining two thirds of the money arising from the sale of my copyhold estate as aforesaid unto my said //
    two daughters Sarah Killick and Harriot Neve equally between them share and share alike to and for their own use and benefit And I do hereby order and direct that my said son William Neve (my executor herein after named) his executors or administrators do divide pay and share the same accordingly And my will is and I do hereby order and direct that no purchaser or purchasers of my aforesaid copyhold messuage or tenement lands and premises or of any part thereof shall be compelled or compellable or at all obliged to look to or concern himself herself or themselves after payment of his her or their purchase money with the application thereof but that the receipt of him my said son William Neve his heirs executors or administrators shall at all times be a good and sufficient discharge or discharges to all and every the purchaser or purchasers of my said copyhold estate or of any part thereof for such and so much of the purchase money for which such receipt or receipts shall be given Also I give devise and bequeath unto my said son William Neve all that my copyhold messuage or tenement buildings lands hereditaments and premises with the appurtenances thereto belonging situate in the parish of Withyham aforesaid and now in my own occupation and commonly called or known by the name of more Lands[sic] or howsoever otherwise called to have and to hold the said last mentioned copyhold messuage or tenement lands and premises with the appurtenances thereto belonging to him my said son William Neve his heirs and assigns forever according to the Custom of the Manor of which the same are holden And as touching and concerning my personal estate I give and dispose thereof as follows (that is to say) First I will that all my just debts funeral expenses and the expense of proving this my will be paid and discharged and after payment thereof all the rest residue and remainder of my personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature kind and quality soever I do hereby given bequeath the same unto my said son William Neve Provided nevertheless and it is my will and desire that my said son William Neve do maintain and support my dear wife Mary Neve during the term of her natural life out of the residue of my said personal estate and out of the profits to arise from my last mentioned copyhold estate herein before given and devised to him his heirs and assigns forever And lastly I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my said son William Neve of Withyham aforesaid sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former and other wills and testaments by me at anytime heretofore made and do declare these presents only to be and contain my last will and testament In Witness whereof I the said William Neve the testator have to this my will contained in two sheets of paper set my hand at the bottom of the first sheet and my hand and seal to this second and last sheet this thirtieth day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty three.
    Signed William Neve
    Signed sealed published and declared by the said testator William Neve as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other subscribed our names as witnesses thereto
    John Parker
    William Marchant
    E O Dadswell
    Probate to William Neve the sole Executor, goods not amounting to more than £20.
    (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 27 Jan 2024.)
  • Death*: William Neve died in 1835 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
  • Burial*: William Neve was buried on 3 March 1835 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "82 years."4
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 25 August 1835 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Family 1:

Esther Stoner b. 1758, d. 1796

Children:

Sarah Neve b. 10 May 1788
Ann Neve b. 9 Jul 1791

Family 2:

Mary Cripps b. c 1769, d. 1841

Children:

William Neve+ b. 20 Aug 1801, d. 3 Feb 1879
Harriet Neve b. 9 Mar 1806

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S1174] Will of William Neve of Withyham, Sussex, England, made 30 Jun 1823, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 25 Aug 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/835).
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mary Cripps

b. circa 1769, d. 1841
Last Edited: 30 Jan 2024

Family:

William Neve b. 10 Dec 1752, d. 1835

Children:

William Neve+ b. 20 Aug 1801, d. 3 Feb 1879
Harriet Neve b. 9 Mar 1806

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1174] Will of William Neve of Withyham, Sussex, England, made 30 Jun 1823, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 25 Aug 1835. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/78/835).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.