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Thomas Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Weller was baptized on 29 January 1683/84 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Mary Howell.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Weller is mentioned in the will of Thomas Weller dated 5 March 1689/90 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: Thomas Weller married Anne Rothwell, daughter of Thomas Rothwell and Elizabeth Goffe, on 9 May 1711 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Weller is mentioned in the will of John Rothwell dated 10 February 1720/21 at Lewes, Sussex, England.⁴
• Death*: Thomas Weller died in 1730 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Weller was buried on 31 May 1730 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England, "farmer."⁵
• Admon: Administration of Thomas Weller was granted on 4 July 1730 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England: Value: £334 4s.⁶

Anne Rothwell

Parents:

• Birth: Anne Rothwell was born in 1688 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Anne Rothwell was baptized on 18 November 1688 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Rothwell and Elizabeth Goffe.
• (Witness) Will: Anne Rothwell is mentioned in the will of Stephen Rothwell dated 5 August 1710 at Uckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: Anne Rothwell married Thomas Weller, son of Thomas Weller and Mary Howell, on 9 May 1711 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 9 May 1711, her married name was Weller.³
• (Witness) Will: Anne Rothwell is mentioned in the will of John Rothwell dated 10 February 1720/21 at Lewes, Sussex, England.⁴
• Married Name: As of 4 July 1736, her married name was Staples.
• Marriage*: Anne Rothwell married John Staples on 4 July 1736 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Ann a widow of Ringmer.³

Thomas Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Forde was born in 1674 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Thomas Forde was baptized on 22 December 1674 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Forde and Mary Goodwin.

Anne Hover

• Birth*: Anne Hover was born circa 1670 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 21 August 1696, her married name was Forde.¹
• Marriage*: Anne Hover married Thomas Forde, son of Thomas Forde and Mary (?), on 21 August 1696 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Admon: Anne Hover witnessed the admon of Thomas Forde dated 17 October 1711 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England; Value: £119 4s 6d.^2,3
• Death*: Anne Hover died between 1723 and 1733 at Sussex, England. Burials of an Anne FORD at Hellingly in 1723 (" widow, of Ringmer") and at Ringmer, 1733 ("widow.")⁴

John Forde

Parents:

• Birth: John Forde was born in 1697 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Forde was baptized on 17 May 1697 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of Thomas Forde and Anne Hover.
• (Witness) Admon: John Forde witnessed the admon of Thomas Forde dated 17 October 1711 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England; Value: £119 4s 6d.^3,4
• (Witness) Will: John Forde is mentioned in the will of John Forde dated 19 August 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Anecdote*: Possible marriage 22 Apr 1725 at South Malling: John FOORD and Sarah STANBRIDGE.⁶

Mary Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Forde was born in 1698 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Forde was baptized on 6 June 1698 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forde and Anne Hover.

Anne Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Anne Forde was born in 1700 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Anne Forde was baptized on 30 April 1700 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forde and Anne Hover.

Elizabeth Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Forde was born in 1702 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Forde was baptized on 25 August 1702 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forde and Anne Hover.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Forde is mentioned in the will of John Forde dated 19 August 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.²

Susanna Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Susanna Forde was born in 1706 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Susanna Forde was baptized on 18 June 1706 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forde and Anne Hover.
• Death*: Susanna Forde died in 1707 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susanna Forde was buried on 16 May 1707 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas."²

Edward Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Forde was born in 1708 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Forde was baptized on 3 November 1708 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Forde and Anne Hover.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Forde is mentioned in the will of John Forde dated 19 August 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Burton

• Married Name: As of 2 February 1718/19, her married name was Forde.¹
• Marriage*: Ann Burton married John Forde, son of Thomas Forde and Mary (?), on 2 February 1718/19 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, John a yeoman of Ringmer; Ann a spinster of Ringmer.¹
• (Witness) Will: Ann Burton is mentioned in the will of John Forde dated 19 August 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.²

John Forde

Parents:

• Birth: John Forde was born in 1635 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Forde was baptized on 20 March 1635/36 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "carpenter."¹
• He was the son of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• Marriage*: John Forde married Mary Goodwin on 1 April 1657 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, Mary of Ringmer.²
• Anecdote*: Rose Forde's will made on 6 Nov 1669 states that John Forde has four [surviving] children.
• (Witness) Will: John Forde is mentioned in the will of Rose Reade dated 6 November 1669 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote: Possible burial on 9 Jun 1689 at Ringmer, "senior of Broyle Gate". Coukld also be another John Forde though. Needs further work.

Mary Goodwin

• Marriage*: Mary Goodwin married John Forde, son of John Forde and Rose Reade, on 1 April 1657 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, Mary of Ringmer.¹
• Married Name: As of 1 April 1657, her married name was Forde.¹
• Death*: Mary Goodwin died in 1679 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Goodwin was buried on 9 March 1679 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."²

John Forde

Parents:

• Birth*: John Forde was born circa 1607 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Forde and Ann_or_Mary (?)
• Anecdote*: There are two John Ford baptisms at Ringmer: 8 Sep 1605 (son of John & Anne Ford) and 5 Feb 1608/09 (son of John & Mary Ford). There is a marriage of a John FORD and Mary FOSTER on 14 Feb 1636/37 at Ringmer which states that this is for John FORD junior, however it is still not clear which baptism is correct. Further work required.
• Marriage*: John Forde married Rose Reade on 9 February 1634/35 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Occupation*: John Forde was a carpenter in 1636.²
• Death*: John Forde died in 1661 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Forde was buried on 6 April 1661 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "carpenter."³

Rose Reade

• Birth*: Rose Reade was born circa 1615 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License*: Rose Reade and an unknown person obtained a marriage licence on 7 February 1634/35 at South Malling Peculiar, Sussex, England, John FORDE of Ringmer; Rose of the same parish.¹
• Marriage*: Rose Reade married John Forde, son of John Forde and Ann_or_Mary (?), on 9 February 1634/35 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 9 February 1634/35, her married name was Forde.¹
• Anecdote: Probate diary
  Reference:     WSRO: Ep/II/21/1
  READE, Mary, of Laughton, spinster. Administration granted to Rose Foord alias R., her sister, on the bond of John F. of Ringmer, carpenter, and Thomas Anger of Horsted Parva, husbandman. 3 Nov. 1645. f.7r.
• Will*: Rose Reade left a will made on 6 November 1669 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Rose Foord, Widow of Ringmer, 1670
  (ESRO: PBT 2/2/8/4B)
  Made: 6 Nov 1669
  Proved: 3 Sep 1670
  Familysearch film 1067016, image 214
  In the name of God Amen: I Rose Foord of Ringmer in the County of Sussex widdow, late wife of John Foord deceased, being in good health and of good and perfect memory doe this sixt day of November Anno Dni 1669 make and constitute this my la[st] will and Testament in manner and forme following And first I bequeath my soule to God, and my body to the earth to be buried at the discretion of my executrices hereinafter named Item I give to my eldest sonne John Foord and his wife and to his foure children Ten shillings a peice to be paid within ^Three^ months next after my decease Item I give unto my sonne Thomas Foord and his wife and his Two children Ten shillings a peice to be paid within Three months next afer my decease Item I give unto my daughter Joane the wife of Francis Kid the summe of Five pounds ^of lawfull English money^ to be paid within Three months next after my decease Item I give to the Two eldest children of my said daughter Joane the summe of Ten shillings a peice to be paid within Three months next after my decease Provided neverthelesse and my will is that if my said daughter Joane shall happen to dy before the said summe of Five pounds shall become payable as aforesaid, Then I doe will that the said summe of Five pounds shall (at such time as the same shall become payable as aforesaid) shall be paid (for the equall benefit and advantage of such children of the said Joane as shall be living when the said Five pounds shall be payable as aforesaid) unto such person or persons and in such manner and forme as my said sonne John shall by his writing under his hand and seale direct and appoint And in default of such direction or appointment as aforesaid or if my said son John should happen to be then dead Then I will that the said Five pounds shall be paid (for the equall benefit of the children of the said Joane as aforesaid) to such person or persons and in such manner and forme as my said sonne Thomas shall by writing under his hand and seale direct and appoint And lastly I make my daughter Mary Foord and my daughter Sarah Foord Executrices of this my will and Testament to whom (after my debts and legacys paid and funerall expences discharged) I give all the residue of my Goods and Chattells (the same to be equally divided between them) for ever ./.
  The marke of Rose Foord
  The above named Rose Foord did publish and declare this to be her last will and Testament in the p an unknown person sence of
  Hen: Shelley
  Mary Pelhm [sic]
  Probate: 3rd September 1670 to Mary and Sarah Foord, daughters and executrices etc.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 5th October 2020.)
• Death*: Rose Reade died in 1670 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Rose Reade was buried on 25 July 1670 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "an old widow."³
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 3 September 1670 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.

Mary Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Forde was born in 1638 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Forde was baptized on 15 July 1638 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "carpenter". Baptised as Marie, but called Mary in mother's will of 1669.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Forde is mentioned in the will of Rose Reade dated 6 November 1669 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³

Thomas Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Forde was born in 1641 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Thomas Forde was baptized on 7 March 1640/41 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• Marriage*: Thomas Forde married Mary (?) circa 1665 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Apprenticeship indenture
  Date: 17 Jan 1668
  ESRO reference: PAR 415/33/2
  Description: Elizabeth Monger, apprenticed to Thomas Ford, Ringmer, carpenter, to be instructed in housewifery
  Creator(s): Parish of St Thomas at Cliffe.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Forde is mentioned in the will of Rose Reade dated 6 November 1669 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Thomas Forde was a carpenter in 1687.¹
• Death*: Thomas Forde died in February 1688/89 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, at age 47.
• Burial*: Thomas Forde was buried on 9 February 1688/89 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "carpenter; bough of tree fell on him."³

Joane Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Joane Forde was born in 1641 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Joane Forde was baptized on 7 March 1640/41 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• Married Name: As of circa 1665, her married name was Kid.
• Marriage*: Joane Forde married Francis Kid circa 1665 at Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Joane Forde is mentioned in the will of Rose Reade dated 6 November 1669 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: Note that a Joan AFORDE [a'Forde] married John Kid on 30 Nov 1567 at Fletching, so there may have been a family connection.³

Edward Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Forde was born in 1644 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Forde was baptized on 18 February 1643/44 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• Death*: Edward Forde died in April 1644 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Forde was buried on 11 April 1644 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "son of John & Rose."²

Elizabeth Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Forde was born in 1644 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Forde was baptized on 18 February 1643/44 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• Death*: Elizabeth Forde died in 1647 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Forde was buried on 30 June 1647 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John, carpenter, & Rose."²

William Forde

Parents:

• Birth: William Forde was born in 1646 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Forde was baptized on 24 May 1646 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• Death*: William Forde died in 1647 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Forde was buried on 24 July 1647 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "son of John & Rose."²

Elizabeth Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Forde was born in 1649 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Forde was baptized on 8 July 1649 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• Death*: Elizabeth Forde died in 1652 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Forde was buried on 19 March 1652 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Rose."²

Mary (?)

• Birth*: Mary (?) was born circa 1642 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Mary (?) married Thomas Forde, son of John Forde and Rose Reade, circa 1665 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1665, her married name was Forde.
• Anecdote*: Apprenticeship indenture
  Date: 17 Jan 1668
  ESRO reference: PAR 415/33/2
  Description: Elizabeth Monger, apprenticed to Thomas Ford, Ringmer, carpenter, to be instructed in housewifery
  Creator(s): Parish of St Thomas at Cliffe.
• Death*: Mary (?) died in 1715 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary (?) was buried on 13 April 1715 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "widow Ford, (aged about 73.)^1,2"

John Forde

Parents:

• Birth: John Forde was born in 1665 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Forde was baptized on 9 April 1665 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Forde and Mary (?)
• Marriage*: John Forde married Ann Burton on 2 February 1718/19 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, John a yeoman of Ringmer; Ann a spinster of Ringmer.²
• Will*: John Forde left a will made on 19 August 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Foord of Ringmer, 1723
  (ESRO:
  Made: 19 Aug 1720 (Mem. 8 Jul 1723)
  Proved: 5 Aug 1723
  Familysearch: Film 1067010, Image 251
  In the Name of God Amen the ninteenth day of August in the year of our Lord 1720 I John Foord of Ringmer in the County of Sussex being sick in Body but of Sound understanding and memory thanks be to God do make this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme following viz. First I committ my Soule to Allmighty God depending on the merritts of Jesus Christ hoping for his Sake and upon Repentance of my Sins th[at] my Sins will be forgiven & I shall be absolved at the day of Judgement my Body I bequeath to the Earth therein to be buried, As to my temporall Estate I give to my loving wife Anne all her own goods of what denominac[i]on soever as also twenty Five pounds Sterling w[hi]ch goods to be deliver[e]d & money paid w[i]thin three months w[i]thout any deduction, I give to my Sister Eliz wife of James Grinyer three pounds I give to my Sister Ann wife of John Carr five pounds I give to Eliz & Edward two children of my late brother Thomas Foord five pounds to each of them Lastly I constitute & appoint my Brother Edwd Foord & my Nephew Charles Tasker joynt Ex[ecut]ors of this my last Will & Testam[en]t In Witness whereunto I have hereunto Sett my Hand & affixed my Seale the day and year above written ( John Foord ) Signed Sealed published & Declared in the p an unknown person sence of us Henry Snook Isaac Butler Richard Nicholas //
  Memorandum July 8^th 1723
  On [th]e Day aforesaid the Testator John Foord being of Sound mind and memory directed these alterac[i]ons in his last will viz. to Anne wife of John Carr in dead of 10£ he now giveth no more than Five pounds Item A Legacy given to Bridgett wife of Simon Humphrey to be Struck out and Legacy given to John Son of Thomas Foord Dec[eas]ed to be omitted & instead of three children interline the word two in the p an unknown person sence of us Henry Snooke Clerke Willm Burt Isaac Baly
  
  Probate: 5^th August 1723 to Edward Foord and Charles Tasker, executors.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 18^th September 2020.)
• Death*: John Forde died in 1723 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Forde was buried on 12 July 1723 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 5 August 1723 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.

unbaptised son Forde

Parents:

• Birth*: Unbaptised son Forde was born in 1652 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Forde and Rose Reade.
• Death*: Unbaptised son Forde died in September 1652 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Unbaptised son Forde was buried on 28 September 1652 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, "unbaptised son of John & Rose."

Mary Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Forde was born in 1670 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Forde was baptized on 9 April 1670 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forde and Mary (?)

Mary Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Forde was born in 1671 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Forde was baptized on 30 April 1671 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forde and Mary (?)
• Married Name: As of circa 1692, her married name was Tasker.
• Marriage*: Mary Forde married John Tasker, son of John Tasker and Mary Simmons, circa 1692 at Sussex, England, Speculated, based on will of Mary's brother, John Ford of Ringmer, proved 1723.²
• Married Name: As of 5 January 1702/3, her married name was Martin.³
• Marriage License*: Mary Forde and Isaac Martin obtained a marriage licence on 5 January 1702/3 at South Malling Peculiar, Sussex, England.³

Elizabeth Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Forde was born in 1673 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Forde was baptized on 14 September 1673 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forde and Mary (?)
• Married Name: As of 2 August 1698, her married name was Grinyer.²
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Forde married James Grinyer on 2 August 1698 at Stanmer, Sussex, England^B, James GRENIER and Elizabeth FOORD.²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Forde is mentioned in the will of John Forde dated 19 August 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³

Edward Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Forde was born in 1676 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Forde was baptized on 25 June 1676 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Forde and Mary (?)
• Anecdote*: Said to have moved to Hooe.
• Marriage*: Edward Forde married Mary Russell on 2 November 1704 at Pett, Sussex, England^B, Edward of Ringmer. Mary of Battle.²
• (Witness) Will: Edward Forde is mentioned in the will of John Forde dated 19 August 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Edward Forde died in 1724 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Forde was buried on 17 November 1724 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Ann Forde

Parents:

• Birth: Ann Forde was born in 1678 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Ann Forde was baptized on 10 November 1678 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Forde and Mary (?)
• Married Name: As of 15 January 1705/6, her married name was Carr.²
• Marriage*: Ann Forde married John Carr on 15 January 1705/6 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, Anne FORD of Ringmer, John CARE.²
• (Witness) Will: Ann Forde is mentioned in the will of John Forde dated 19 August 1720 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.³