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Mary Breach

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Breach was born in 1585 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 16 January 1585/86 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis.
• Married Name: As of 26 January 1610/11, her married name was Stace.²
• Marriage*: Mary Breach married Thomas Stace on 26 January 1610/11 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B, Mary a spinster of Herstmonceux; Thomas STACE alias SHEATHER of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Thomas Stace

• Birth*: Thomas Stace was born circa 1585 at Sussex, England.
• Name Variation: Thomas Stace was also known as Thomas Sheather.
• Marriage*: Thomas Stace married Mary Breach, daughter of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis, on 26 January 1610/11 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B, Mary a spinster of Herstmonceux; Thomas STACE alias SHEATHER of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Stace is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Stace is mentioned in the will of Dorothy Benjamin dated 9 April 1620 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Anecdote*: East Sussex Contributors to the Relief of Irish Protestants 1642: Ashburnham, Thomas Stace senior, 6d.⁶
• Anecdote: The Ashburnham parish registers seem to have a gap 1642-1671 (with a few entries in 1665), so burials for Thomas and Mary are unlikely to be found. Also there are a number of gaps in the marriages between 1643 and 1688.^7,1

Elizabeth Stace

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Stace was born circa 1611 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Stace and Mary Breach.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Stace is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^2,1
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Stace is mentioned in the will of Dorothy Benjamin dated 9 April 1620 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Death*: Elizabeth Stace died in 1631 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Stace was buried on 19 July 1631 at St Peter, Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B.⁵

John Stace

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Stace was baptized on 13 April 1617 at St Peter, Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stace and Mary Breach.
• (Witness) Will: John Stace is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Thomas Stace

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Stace was baptized on 14 January 1612/13 at St Peter, Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stace and Mary Breach.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Stace is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Anecdote*: East Sussex Contributors to the Relief of Irish Protestants 1642: Ashburnham, Thomas Stace, 6d.⁴

Edward Stace

Parents:

• Birth*: Edward Stace was born circa 1615 at Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stace and Mary Breach.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Stace is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^2,1

Mary Verrall

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Verrall was born circa 1748 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Verrall and Anne (?)
• Married Name: As of circa 1775, her married name was Prodger.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Verrall married (?) Prodger circa 1775 at England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Mary Verrall is mentioned in the will of Thomas Verrall dated 1 March 1801 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^1,2

Anne Verrall

Parents:

• Birth*: Anne Verrall was born circa 1750 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Verrall and Anne (?)
• Married Name: As of 7 February 1766, her married name was Reeds.^2,1
• Marriage*: Anne Verrall married Thomas Reeds on 7 February 1766 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Blatchington; Ann of this parish.^2,1
• (Witness) Will: Anne Verrall is mentioned in the will of Thomas Verrall dated 1 March 1801 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^1,3

John Woollet

• Birth*: John Woollet was born circa 1770 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Woollet married Philadelphia Verrall, daughter of Thomas Verrall and Hannah Hood, circa 1795 at England.
• (Witness) Will: John Woollet is mentioned in the will of Thomas Verrall dated 1 March 1801 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Death*: John Woollet died before 5 July 1809 at Sussex, England.

John Dickenson

• Marriage License: John Dickenson and Sarah Verrall obtained a marriage licence on 24 September 1793 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John DICKENSON a drummer in Royal Western Militia; Sarah VENAL 20+ with consent of father Thomas VENAL.¹
• Marriage*: John Dickenson married Sarah Verrall, daughter of Thomas Verrall and Hannah Hood, on 25 September 1793 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, John of Brighton; Sarah of this parish.¹
• Occupation*: John Dickenson was a Drum Major in the West Middlesex Militia in 1801.
• (Witness) Will: John Dickenson is mentioned in the will of Thomas Verrall dated 1 March 1801 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: John Dickenson died before 5 July 1809 at England.

Arthur Hughes

• (Witness) Will: Arthur Hughes is mentioned in the will of Thomas Verrall dated 1 March 1801 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Marriage*: Arthur Hughes married Sarah Verrall, daughter of Thomas Verrall and Hannah Hood, on 1 April 1805 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B, Arthur HUGHES, widower; Sarah DICKENSON, widow.³
• Occupation*: Arthur Hughes was a riding officer on 27 January 1810 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.

Thomas Reeds

• Birth*: Thomas Reeds was born circa 1740 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Reeds married Anne Verrall, daughter of Edward Verrall and Anne (?), on 7 February 1766 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Blatchington; Ann of this parish.^1,2
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Reeds is mentioned in the will of Thomas Verrall dated 1 March 1801 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

(?) Prodger

• Marriage*: (?) Prodger married Mary Verrall, daughter of Edward Verrall and Anne (?), circa 1775 at England.¹

Sarah Woollet

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Woollet was baptized on 3 October 1800 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Woollet and Philadelphia Verrall.

Andrew Woollet

Parents:

• Baptism*: Andrew Woollet was baptized on 8 November 1798 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Woollet and Philadelphia Verrall.

George Woollet

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Woollet was baptized on 13 December 1796 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Woollet and Philadelphia Verrall.

John Dickenson

Parents:

• Birth*: John Dickenson was born on 25 September 1794 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Dickenson and Sarah Verrall.
• Baptism: John Dickenson was baptized on 7 August 1795 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Verrall was baptized on 22 June 1766 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Verrall and Ann Hilton.
• Married Name: As of 15 February 1790, her married name was Goldsmith.
• Marriage License*: Mary Verrall and William Goldsmith obtained a marriage licence on 15 February 1790 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary 23+ of Berwick; William 31+ of the same parish.²
• Marriage: Mary Verrall married William Goldsmith on 16 February 1790 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.

Ann Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Verrall was baptized on 22 April 1770 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Verrall and Ann Hilton.

Elizabeth Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Verrall was baptized on 9 October 1774 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Verrall and Ann Hilton.

Peter Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Peter Verrall was baptized on 4 May 1777 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Verrall and Ann Hilton.
• Marriage*: Peter Verrall married Elizabeth Gates on 27 October 1801 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, Peter of Berwick; Elizabeth of this parish.²

Grace Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Grace Verrall was baptized on 24 October 1779 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Verrall and Ann Hilton.
• Married Name: As of 2 April 1804, her married name was Greenwood.
• Marriage*: Grace Verrall married Robert Greenwood on 2 April 1804 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.²

Elizabeth Gates

• Marriage License*: Elizabeth Gates and an unknown person obtained a marriage licence on 26 October 1801 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Peter 21+ labourer of Berwick; Elizabeth 20+ with consent of father John. Sponsors: Peter Verrall, John Gates labourer of Beddingham.¹
• Married Name: As of 27 October 1801, her married name was Verrall.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Gates married Peter Verrall, son of Peter Verrall and Ann Hilton, on 27 October 1801 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B, Peter of Berwick; Elizabeth of this parish.¹

Robert Greenwood

• Marriage*: Robert Greenwood married Grace Verrall, daughter of Peter Verrall and Ann Hilton, on 2 April 1804 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.¹

William Goldsmith

• Birth*: William Goldsmith was born circa 1759 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License*: William Goldsmith and Mary Verrall obtained a marriage licence on 15 February 1790 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary 23+ of Berwick; William 31+ of the same parish.¹
• Marriage: William Goldsmith married Mary Verrall, daughter of Peter Verrall and Ann Hilton, on 16 February 1790 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.

Jane Goldsmith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Goldsmith was baptized on 19 March 1795 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• She was the daughter of William Goldsmith and Mary Verrall.

Sarah Goldsmith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Goldsmith was baptized on 19 March 1795 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Goldsmith and Mary Verrall.

James Verrall

Parents:

• Birth*: James Verrall was born circa 1790 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor.
• Anecdote*: James's age suggests that he is likely to have been adopted or could possible be an illegitimate son of one of Samuel and Elizabeth's daughters who was raised as a son. Elizabeth is unlikely to have had a child at the age of 52 years!
• (Witness) Will: James Verrall is mentioned in the will of Samuel Verrall dated 24 March 1804 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^3,1
• Occupation*: James Verrall was a bricklayer on 30 March 1851.⁴
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 James Verrall lived at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, unmarried, 57 years.⁴
• (Witness) Will: James Verrall is mentioned in the will of Harry Verrall dated 21 March 1853 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 James Verrall lived at Well Acre, Willingdon, Sussex, England, unmarried, 71 years, living with sister in law, Jenny Verrall, widow, 73 years.²
• Occupation: James Verrall was a retired bricklayer on 7 April 1861.²
• Death*: James Verrall died in 1865 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Verrall was buried on 7 September 1865 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, "76 years."⁶

Mary Rabbitt

• Birth*: Mary Rabbitt was born in 1833 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 19 January 1856, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Mary Rabbitt married James Akehurst, son of James Akehurst and Hannah Cramp, on 19 January 1856 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Mary Rabbitt and James Akehurst lived at Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Mary Rabbitt and James Akehurst lived at Rusblye, Frant, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Mary Rabbitt died on 12 May 1903 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.