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Sarah Peckham

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Peckham was born circa 1707 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England; baptism not recorded but mentioned in father's will made in 1741.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Peckham and Jane (?)
• Married Name: As of 28 November 1726, her married name was Tippens.
• Marriage*: Sarah Peckham married Thomas Tippens on 28 November 1726 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, Thomas TIPPINGS.²
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Peckham is mentioned in the will of Thomas Peckham dated 8 January 1740/41 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹

Thomas Tippens

• Birth*: Thomas Tippens was born circa 1700 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Tippens married Sarah Peckham, daughter of Thomas Peckham and Jane (?), on 28 November 1726 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, Thomas TIPPINGS.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Tippens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Peckham dated 8 January 1740/41 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: Thomas Tippens was a gardner in 1764.³
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Tippens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Gibbs dated 11 June 1764 at Keymer, Sussex, England.³

John Peckham

• Birth*: John Peckham was born circa 1635 at Sussex, England.
• Name Variation: John Peckham was also known as John Packham.
• Marriage*: John Peckham married Susanna (?) circa 1655 at Sussex, England, possibly at Keymer.
• Anecdote*: Title: Mortgage
  Date: 15 Aug 1683
  ESRO: SAS/N 11
  Description:By the said EDWARD LUXFORD to ARTHUR KETTLEBY of Clifford's Inn, London, - for £700 - of All that messuage, barn, farm and lands called New Close in Keymer containing 120 ac. in the occupation of John Peckham at a yearly rent of £60, bounding to the highway from St. John's Common to Clayton Church, W
  Signature, Edward Luxford, and seal (covered)
  Witnesses:- Jo: Ketelby, J. Whitpaine, Will. Hill, Edmund Attree
  Creator(s): Fitzhugh, Woolley & Co, solicitors, Brighton.
• Death*: John Peckham died in 1701 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Peckham was buried on 24 May 1701 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, "John Peckham the Elder (farmer.)¹"

Susanna (?)

• Marriage*: Susanna (?) married John Peckham circa 1655 at Sussex, England, possibly at Keymer.
• Married Name: As of circa 1660, her married name was Peckham.
• Death*: Susanna (?) died in 1697 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Susanna (?) was buried on 20 May 1697 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, "Susan the wife of John Peckham".¹

Edward Peckham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Peckham was baptized on 12 April 1664 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Peckham and Susanna (?)
• Death*: Edward Peckham died in 1665 at Keymer, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Edward Peckham was buried on 18 March 1665 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England.²

Henry Peckham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Peckham was baptized on 15 January 1668/69 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Peckham and Susanna (?)
• Marriage*: Henry Peckham married Elizabeth (?) circa 1700 at Sussex, England, "Henry Packham of Westmeston, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife" mentioned 2 Nov 1704 in ESRO: SERGISON/1/79, 80.
• Anecdote: Deed to Lead the Uses of a Fine
  Date:     1 May 1705
  WSRO: SERGISON/1/81
  Title: Deed to Lead the Uses of a Fine
  Description:     
  Between (a) Nicholas Best of Horsham, esquire, and Mary, his wife, John Packham of Hurstpierpoint, yeoman, and Jane, his wife, Henry Packham of Westmeston, yeoman, and Elizabeth, his wife, and Richard Packham of Hurstpierpoint, yeoman, and (b) John Warden of Cuckfield, gentleman, and James Waller of Horsham, butcher.
  I Property described as in Sergison 79, 80.
  II Messuages, shops, edifices, buildings, court yards, tacksides, and premises in The Borough of Horsham, in occupation of Nicholas Best, butcher, Robert Lutman, the elder, sadler, and Robert Lutman the younger, sadler.
  By this deed, the parties agreed to levy a fine so that the said property may be devised in manner following.
  I to the use of the said John Warden and his heirs forever, and II to the use of the said James Waller and Anne, his wife, and their heirs, forever.
  Witnesses: Thomas Dunstall, John Waller, Thomas Warden, and Edward Virgoe.
• Marriage License: Henry Peckham and Jane Mills obtained a marriage licence on 31 May 1722 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Henry a yeoman of Westmeston; Jane a spinster of Hurstpierpoint.²
• Marriage*: Henry Peckham married Jane Mills on 8 June 1722 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.²
• Anecdote: Title: Unsigned lease for 13 years
  Date: 8 Jul 1722
  ESRO: DAN 1603
  Description: From Peter Courthope of Danny Place in Hurstpierpoint, esq., to Henry Peckham of Westmeston, yeo.
  Messuage now erected with close, garden and orchard, 2 barns belonging to the Danny estate called Stoneheald Barn and the Tyle Barn with granary, buildings, closes and several pieces of land adjoining being part of Danny lands, called Ashcroft, the Hardings Lane, Cant Mead, the Pigeon House Field, New Mead, the Granary Field, the Four Acre Field without the shaw in it, the Eight acres, the South Field, the three Southwest laines, the 5 pieces of land called the Parkfields, the 2 meadows called the Hovell Mead and the Six Acre Mead, all in Hurstpierpoint (163a.), farm with messuage, barn, buildings, and garden adjoining called Hautboyes with all pieces of land (80a.) in Hurstpierpoint late in occ. of (a) and Richard Cooper, messuage with barn, closes, orchard and pieces of land (105a.) called Great Wilcombs, Little Wilcombs, the Sheep downs, with the sheep pastures, and sheep leazes belonging in Pyecombe late in occ. of (a). Rent £192.
  Creator(s): Dacre, Goring, Campion and Courthope families of Danny, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex.
• Death*: Henry Peckham died in 1725 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Henry Peckham was a yeoman in 1725.
• Anecdote*: A probate inventory taken 12 Nov 1725 survives valuing his estate at £1005 2s and names his widow as Jane. Appraisers: John Linfeild and John Mill. (ESRO: PBT 1/10/1808.)³
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 11 December 1725 at Sussex, England.

Mary Peckham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Peckham was baptized on 18 March 1658/59 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Peckham and Susanna (?)

Ann Peckham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Peckham was baptized on 4 April 1657 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England, "-nn Peckham", assumed to be Ann.¹
• She was the daughter of John Peckham and Susanna (?)

Richard Wood

• Birth*: Richard Wood was born circa 1670 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Richard Wood and Joan Smith obtained a marriage licence on 5 May 1694 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard WOODS of Hurstpierpoint, Joan SMITH of the same parish.¹
• Marriage*: Richard Wood married Joan Smith in May 1694 at Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Richard Wood was a blacksmith on 21 April 1700.²
• Will*: Richard Wood left a will made on 1 March 1733 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not yet transcribed.
• Death*: Richard Wood died in 1734 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Wood was buried on 6 July 1734 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 July 1734 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Note that there are gaps in the Hurstpierpoint burials in the SFHG Burial Index 1599-1638, 1639-64, 1666-72, 1685-1708, 1729-32, 1756.

Joan Smith

• Birth*: Joan Smith was born circa 1670 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License*: Joan Smith and Richard Wood obtained a marriage licence on 5 May 1694 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard WOODS of Hurstpierpoint, Joan SMITH of the same parish.¹
• Marriage: Joan Smith married Richard Wood in May 1694 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of May 1694, her married name was Wood.
• Will*: Joan Smith left a will made on 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not yet transcribed.
• Death*: Joan Smith died in 1749 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Joan Smith was buried on 28 April 1749 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.⁴
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 16 May 1749 at Sussex, England.

Peter Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Peter Wood was baptized on 21 April 1700 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.
• (Witness) Will: Peter Wood is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Death*: Peter Wood died in 1762 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Peter Wood was buried on 8 March 1762 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.⁴

Elizabeth Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Wood was baptized on 14 April 1702 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.

Mary Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wood was baptized on 18 December 1703 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.
• Death*: Mary Wood died circa 1704 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England. Presumed to have died.

Anne Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Wood was baptized on 1 December 1704 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, mother's name given as Ann, probably a mistake as Richard's occupation still given as blacksmith.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.
• (Witness) Will: Anne Wood is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^2,3

Jane Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Wood was baptized on 30 March 1707 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.
• Married Name: As of 27 May 1731, her married name was Harden.
• Marriage*: Jane Wood married Samuel Harden on 27 May 1731 at St Anne, Lewes, Sussex, England, Samuel of Ditchling, Jane of Hurstpierpoint.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Jane Wood is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^3,4

Catherine Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Catherine Wood was baptized on 20 February 1708/9 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.
• Married Name: As of 19 January 1729/30, her married name was Budd.
• Marriage*: Catherine Wood married John Budd on 19 January 1729/30 at St Anne, Lewes, Sussex, England, Katherine WOOD of Hangleton and John BUDD of the same parish. Surname is BONDE in the will of Catherine's mother, Joan Wood, proved 1749.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Catherine Wood is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^3,4

John Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Wood was baptized on 19 December 1711 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, twin.¹
• He was the son of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.
• (Witness) Will: John Wood is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^2,3

Mary Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wood was baptized on 19 December 1711 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, twin.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.

Richard Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Wood was baptized on 24 March 1694/95 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.
• Marriage*: Richard Wood married Ann Savage on 12 October 1738 at Clayton, Sussex, England, Richard of Hurstpierpoint, Ann of this parish.²
• Marriage*: Richard Wood married Ann Brown on 3 October 1745 at Newick, Sussex, England, Richard of Hurstpierpoint, Ann of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Wood is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^3,4
• Will*: Richard Wood left a will made on 28 May 1765 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^5,6
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not yet transcribed.
• Death*: Richard Wood died in August 1765 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, at age 70.
• Burial*: Richard Wood was buried on 4 August 1765 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.⁷
• Probate: His estate was probated on 25 August 1765 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Mary Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wood was baptized on 28 May 1696 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.

Sarah Wood

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Wood was baptized on 15 May 1698 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith.
• Married Name: As of 30 April 1728, her married name was Okenden.
• Marriage*: Sarah Wood married Henry Okenden on 30 April 1728 at Bolney, Sussex, England.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Wood is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^3,4

Ann Savage

• Married Name: As of 12 October 1738, her married name was Wood.
• Marriage*: Ann Savage married Richard Wood, son of Richard Wood and Joan Smith, on 12 October 1738 at Clayton, Sussex, England, Richard of Hurstpierpoint, Ann of this parish.¹
• Death*: Ann Savage died in 1744 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Savage was buried on 8 August 1744 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England, "wife of Richard."²

Ann Brown

• Married Name: As of 3 October 1745, her married name was Wood.
• Marriage*: Ann Brown married Richard Wood, son of Richard Wood and Joan Smith, on 3 October 1745 at Newick, Sussex, England, Richard of Hurstpierpoint, Ann of this parish.¹

Jane Mills

• Married Name: As of 31 May 1722, her married name was Peckham.
• Marriage License: Jane Mills and Henry Peckham obtained a marriage licence on 31 May 1722 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Henry a yeoman of Westmeston; Jane a spinster of Hurstpierpoint.¹
• Marriage*: Jane Mills married Henry Peckham, son of John Peckham and Susanna (?), on 8 June 1722 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.¹

Elizabeth (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1700, her married name was Peckham.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Henry Peckham, son of John Peckham and Susanna (?), circa 1700 at Sussex, England, "Henry Packham of Westmeston, yeoman, and Elizabeth his wife" mentioned 2 Nov 1704 in ESRO: SERGISON/1/79, 80.
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died circa 1720 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Elizabeth was buried either on 28 Mar 1721 at Westmeston, or 5 Jan 1716 at Hurstpierpoint.¹

William Leney (?)

• Marriage*: William Leney (?) married Catherine Peckham, daughter of John Peckham and Susanna Vinal, on 24 April 1754 at Keymer, Sussex, England, Katherine PICKHAM.¹

Henry Okenden

• Marriage*: Henry Okenden married Sarah Wood, daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith, on 30 April 1728 at Bolney, Sussex, England.^1,2
• (Witness) Will: Henry Okenden is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^2,3

Samuel Harden

• Marriage*: Samuel Harden married Jane Wood, daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith, on 27 May 1731 at St Anne, Lewes, Sussex, England, Samuel of Ditchling, Jane of Hurstpierpoint.^1,2
• (Witness) Will: Samuel Harden is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^2,3

John Budd

• Marriage*: John Budd married Catherine Wood, daughter of Richard Wood and Joan Smith, on 19 January 1729/30 at St Anne, Lewes, Sussex, England, Katherine WOOD of Hangleton and John BUDD of the same parish. Surname is BONDE in the will of Catherine's mother, Joan Wood, proved 1749.^1,2
• (Witness) Will: John Budd is mentioned in the will of Joan Smith dated 5 December 1748 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England.^2,3

Sarah Cripps

• Married Name: As of 7 April 1735, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Sarah Cripps married Edward Peckham, son of John Peckham and Jane (?), on 7 April 1735 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England.¹