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Sarah Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Neve was baptized on 27 April 1754 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Neve and Mary Bridger.
• Anecdote*: Title: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 17 Jan 1788
  ESRO reference: QO/29/1788-01-17
  DRAY Thomas, in the house of correction for begetting a child on Sarah NEVE of Withyham likely to be born a bastard, is recommitted until he enters into a recognizance to indemnify the parish.
• Anecdote: Title: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 3 Apr 1788
  ESRO reference: QO/29/1788-04-03
  DRAY Thomas; acknowledges a recognizance in £40 to appear at the next sessions re a bastard lately born at Withyham on Sarah NEVE, singlewoman.

Isaac Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Isaac Neve was baptized on 9 February 1709/10 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Neve and Joanna Gourd.
• Death*: Isaac Neve died in March 1709/10 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Isaac Neve was buried on 17 March 1709/10 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England, "infant."²

Margaret Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Neve was baptized on 23 February 1710/11 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Joanna Gourd.

John Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Neve was baptized on 17 October 1714 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Neve and Joanna Gourd.
• Marriage*: John Neve married Ann Huntly on 30 April 1740 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Ann of this parish.²
• Death*: John Neve died in 1780 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Neve was buried on 23 June 1780 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "68 years."³

Jane Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Neve was baptized on 2 July 1721 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England, BT has NEVE as surname, Mary as forename and mother's forename as Joanna.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Joanna Gourd.

Frances Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Neve was baptized on 24 August 1723 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Joanna Gourd.

Ann Huntly

• Birth*: Ann Huntly was born circa 1714 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 30 April 1740, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Ann Huntly married John Neve, son of John Neve and Joanna Gourd, on 30 April 1740 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Ann of this parish.¹
• Death*: Ann Huntly died in 1781 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Huntly was buried on 21 April 1781 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "67 years."²

Ann Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Neve was baptized on 19 April 1742 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Ann Huntly.

Hannah Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Neve was baptized on 28 October 1744 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Ann Huntly.

Mary Coleman

• Married Name: As of 8 April 1729, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Mary Coleman married John Neve, son of Solomon Neve and Mary Gourd, on 8 April 1729 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Hartfield, Mary of Newick.¹
• Anecdote*: Possible burial at Hartfield on 17 Apr 1742.²

Solomon Neve

• Marriage*: Solomon Neve married Mary Gourd on 20 October 1681 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Solomon Neve died in 1725 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Solomon Neve was buried on 23 August 1725 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.²

Mary Gourd

• Marriage*: Mary Gourd married Solomon Neve on 20 October 1681 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 October 1681, her married name was Neve.¹
• Death*: Mary Gourd died in 1726 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Gourd was buried on 5 January 1726 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England, "--- NEEVE, widow."²

Thomas Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Neve was baptized on 22 June 1684 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Solomon Neve and Mary Gourd.
• Marriage*: Thomas Neve married Elizabeth Green on 10 June 1707 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Thomas NEAVE of Hartfield, Elizabeth of this parish.²
• Death*: Thomas Neve died in 1759 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Neve was buried on 2 May 1759 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.³

Ann Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Neve was baptized on 5 September 1682 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Solomon Neve and Mary Gourd.

Solomon Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Solomon Neve was baptized on 7 July 1689 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Solomon Neve and Mary Gourd.
• Marriage*: Solomon Neve married Katherine Ford on 25 January 1712/13 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: Solomon Neve married Elizabeth (?) circa 1740 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: Solomon Neve died in 1750 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Will*: Solomon Neve left a will made on 30 August 1750 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Solomon Neeve[Neve] the Elder, Yeoman of Withyham, 1750
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/265)
  Made: 30 Aug 1750
  Proved: 10 Nov 1750, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the Name of God Amen I Solomon Neeve the Elder of the Parish of Withyham in the county of Sussex yeoman weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory (praised be God therefore) and considering the uncertainty of death do make and ordain this my last will and testament as follows that is to say in the first place I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God hoping for mercy through the merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ and my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently interred at the discretion of my executors hereinafter named And as to the worldly estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me I do give and dispose thereof in manner following that is to say In the first place I will that all my debts funeral expenses and legacies hereinafter mentioned be paid and discharged by my executrix and executors hereinafter named.
  I do also give devise and bequeath unto my son Thomas Neeve all that my right title claim and estate in and to all that messuage or tenement with the appurtenances lying and being at or near Boxes Gate in the parish of Withyham aforesaid now in the tenure or occupation of John Bowra or his assigns to be held by my said son Thomas his heirs or assigns by Copy of Court Rolls of the Manor of Duddleswell for ever.
  I do likewise will devise and bequeath unto my son Solomon Neeve all those cottages and barn with one acre and two rods of land more or less situate and being near Boxes Gate aforesaid now or late in the tenure or occupation of John Roberts and of myself or assigns which I have surrendered into the hands of the Lord of the Manor of Duddleswell to the use of my last will and testament to be held by my said son Solomon his heirs and assigns forever after the Custom of the said Manor.
  I do likewise give and bequeath unto my daughter Elisabeth Neeve the sum of five pounds of lawful money of Great Britain over and above the copyhold messuage or tenement with the appurtenances situate lying and being at or near Charnbrook in the Manor of Rotherfield for the use of my said daughter her heirs and assigns forever according to the Custom of the said Manor.
  I do likewise give and bequeath unto my daughter Annas the wife of William Baker of Rotherfield the sum of one shilling of lawful money of Great Britain.
  I do likewise give and bequeath unto William Baker son of the said William and Annas Baker the sum of five pounds of like lawful money of Great Britain.
  All the residue rest and reminder of my goods chattels moveable book debts and other debts and personal estate whatsoever I do give and bequeath until my wife Elisabeth Neeve and my sons Thomas Neeve and Solomon Neeve to be equally divided amongst them share and share alike.
  And I do hereby nominate constitute ordain and appoint my said loving wife Elisabeth and my said sons Thomas and Solomon full and joint executrix and executors of this my last will and testament and lastly I do declare this to be my last will and testament utterly revoking and disannulling all other and former will or wills by me heretofore made In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirtieth day of August in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and fifty.
  The mark of Solomon Neeve
  Signed sealed published and declared by the above named testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto set our hands in the presence and at the request of the said testator
  Thomas Groombridge
  The mark of John Bowra
  J. Shelton [Kelton?]
  10 November 1750
  Then was sworn Elisabeth Neeve and Solomon Neeve two of the executors of this will To whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof (a power being reserved of making the like grant unto Thomas Neeve the other executor named in this will when he shall demand it) By us Ed. Lund Sur.
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 31 Jan 2024.)
  
• Burial*: Solomon Neve was buried on 7 November 1750 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 10 November 1750 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Katherine Ford

• Married Name: As of 25 January 1712/13, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Katherine Ford married Solomon Neve, son of Solomon Neve and Mary Gourd, on 25 January 1712/13 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Katherine Ford died in 1734 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Katherine Ford was buried on 19 April 1734 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "wife of Solomon."²

Mary Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Neve was baptized on 17 April 1692 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Solomon Neve and Mary Gourd.

Elizabeth Green

• Married Name: As of 10 June 1707, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Green married Thomas Neve, son of Solomon Neve and Mary Gourd, on 10 June 1707 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Thomas NEAVE of Hartfield, Elizabeth of this parish.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Green died in 1764 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Green was buried on 26 March 1764 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England, "widow."²

Thomas Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Neve was baptized on 28 February 1710/11 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Thomas Neve died in March 1710/11 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Neve and Elizabeth Green.
• Burial*: Thomas Neve was buried on 10 March 1710/11 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England, "infant."²

Elizabeth Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Neve was baptized on 1 November 1708 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Neve and Elizabeth Green.

Peter Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Peter Neve was baptized on 12 February 1715/16 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Neve and Elizabeth Green.
• Death*: Peter Neve died in April 1717 at Hartfield, Sussex, England, at age 1.
• Burial*: Peter Neve was buried on 20 April 1717 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England, "infant."²

Eleanor Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Eleanor Neve was baptized on 12 April 1713 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Neve and Elizabeth Green.

Robert Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Neve was baptized on 24 July 1720 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Neve and Elizabeth Green.
• Marriage*: Robert Neve married Hannah Kimber on 3 October 1748 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Robert of Hartfield, Hannah of Fletching.²
• Marriage*: Robert Neve married Mary Page on 12 October 1773 at Hartfield, Sussex, England, Robert of Withyham, Mary of this parish.²
• Death*: Robert Neve died in 1799 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Robert Neve was buried on 24 April 1799 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.³

Thomas Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Neve was baptized on 23 March 1717/18 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Neve and Elizabeth Green.
• Death*: Thomas Neve died in 1775 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Neve was buried on 4 January 1775 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England.²

John Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Neve was baptized on 18 March 1755 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, twin.¹
• He was the son of John Neve and Ann Huntly.

Solomon Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Solomon Neve was baptized on 18 March 1755 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, twin.¹
• He was the son of John Neve and Ann Huntly.
• Death*: Solomon Neve died in March 1755.
• Burial*: Solomon Neve was buried on 23 March 1755 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "son of John & Ann."²

Sarah Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Neve was baptized on 25 March 1750 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Ann Huntly.

Solomon Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Solomon Neve was baptized on 16 September 1728 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Solomon Neve and Katherine Ford.
• (Witness) Will: Solomon Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 August 1750 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: Solomon Neve married Mary Brown, daughter of Thomas Brown, on 8 November 1753 at Isfield, Sussex, England, Solomon of Withyham, Mary of Maresfield.³
• (Witness) Will: Solomon Neve is mentioned in the will of Thomas Neve dated 14 April 1773 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁴
• Death*: Solomon Neve died in 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Will*: Solomon Neve left a will made on 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Solomon Neve, Farmer of Withyham, 1794
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/66/950)
  Made: 30 Jun 1794
  Proved: 18 Oct 1794, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the Name of God Amen I Solomon Neve of Withyham in the county of Sussex farmer being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding praised be God for the same Do this thirtieth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four make publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) I give devise and bequeath unto my son William Neve all that my copyhold messuage or tenement with two acres and a half of land thereunto belonging late the land of Sarah the wife of Robert Best and also one other piece of land containing one acre late parcel of the waste All which I have surrendered to the use of my will situate lying and being at or near a certain place called Boxes Gate in Withyham aforesaid now in the occupation of me the said Solomon Neve and my tenant Joseph Fermor or his assigns to have and to hold the said copyhold lands messuage and tenement to my said son William Neve his heirs and assigns forever according to the Custom of the Manor of which the same are holden Also I give devise and bequeath unto my son Robert Neve all that my copyhold cottage and half an acre of land late Bests and also one other piece of land containing by estimation one acre late Tanners All which I have surrendered to the use of my will situate lying and being near Boxes Gate in Withyham aforesaid and now in the occupation of me the said Solomon Neve and my tenant Richard Pilbeam or his undertenants to have and to hold the same copyhold cottage lands and premises to my said son Robert Neve his heirs and assigns forever according to the Custom of the Manor of which the same are holden Also I give and bequeath unto my son John Neve the legacy or sum of thirty pounds of good and lawful money of Great Britain.
  Also I give and bequeathed unto my four daughters Elizabeth (wife of Robert Thorp of Crowborough in the parish of Rotherfield in the said county of Sussex victualler) Ann (wife of Thomas Avis of Withyham aforesaid farmer) Mary Neve and Fanny Neve the like sum or legacy of thirty pounds each which said legacies I will shall be paid unto them my said children within 12 months after my decease provided and my will is that if my said daughter Mary Neve shall happen to die before her said legacy becomes payable to her then and in such case I will that her said legacy of thirty pounds be paid to her son Elias Hurrian Neve to and for his own proper use and benefit Also my will and mind is that my two sons William Neve and Robert Neve my executors hereinafter named or the survivor of them do permit my said daughter Mary Neve (so long as they or either of them shall continue to use and occupy the farm lands and premises where I now dwell and she continues sole and unmarried) to reside live and board with them or either of them without paying for the same And lastly as to all the rest residue and remainder of my estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature kind and quality the same maybe and not hereinbefore given and disposed of after payment of my debts legacies funeral expenses and the expense of proving this my will I do hereby give and bequeath the same unto my two sons William Neve and Robert Neve equally between them share and share alike to and for their own use and benefit absolutely And I do hereby make ordain constitute and appoint my said sons William Neve and Robert Neve joint executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former and other wills and testaments by me at anytime heretofore made In Witness whereof I the said Solomon 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 the day and year first written.
  Solomon Neve signed
  Signed sealed published and declared by the testator Solomon 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 hereto
  Thomas Groombridge
  Thomas Akehurst
  Edwd. Okill Dadswell
  The will of Solomon Neve late of Withyham within the Archdeaconry of Lewes farmer deceased was proved the eighteenth day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety four before the Reverend Edward Robert Raynes Clerk Surrogate and so forth upon the oath of William Neve and Robert Neve joint executors of this will named to whom was committed the administration of the goods etc of the deceased they being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth (Sworn also that the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased do not amount in value unto £300).
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 29 Jan 2024.)
  
• Burial*: Solomon Neve was buried on 10 September 1794 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "farmer."⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 18 October 1794 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Mary Brown

Parents:

• Mary Brown was the daughter of Thomas Brown.
• Married Name: As of 8 November 1753, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Mary Brown married Solomon Neve, son of Solomon Neve and Katherine Ford, on 8 November 1753 at Isfield, Sussex, England, Solomon of Withyham, Mary of Maresfield.¹
• Will*: Mary Brown left a will made on 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Mary Neve, Wife of Solomon Neve of Withyham, 1794
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/66/944)
  Made: 21 Feb 1794
  Proved: 27 Sep 1794, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the Name of God Amen I Mary Neve (Wife of Solomon Neve of the parish of Withyham in the county of Sussex yeoman) being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding (praised be God for the same) Do this twenty first day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Four make publish and declare my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) I give and devise unto my son Robert Neve of Withyham aforesaid the yeoman all that my copyhold messuage or tenement with the blacksmith’s shop garden and appurtenances thereto belonging called or known by the name of Butsplace and also all that my copyhold messuage or tenement lands and appurtenances thereto belonging called or known by the name of London Derry all which aforesaid messuages lands and tenements I have surrendered to the use of my Will situate lying and being at or near Nutley in the parish of Maresfield in the said county of Sussex And also the other my messages lands tenements hereditaments and real estate whatsoever and wheresoever with their and every of their appurtenances To Hold to him my said son Robert Neve his heirs and assigns forever according to the Custom of the Manor of which the same are holden Subject nevertheless to and charged and chargeable with the payment of the legacies hereinafter mentioned (that is to say) I give and bequeath unto my sons John Neve and William Neve the legacy or sum of £20 of lawful money of Great Britain each Also I give and bequeath unto my daughters Elizabeth (the wife of Robert Thorp of Rotherfield in the said county of Sussex victualler) Anne (the wife of Thomas Avis of Withyham aforesaid yeoman) Mary Neve and Fanny Neve the like legacy or sum of £20 each the same to be paid unto them my said Sons and Daughters within 12 months next after my decease And I do hereby charge all my aforesaid copyhold estates with the payment of the same accordingly provided always nevertheless and my will is that in case my said daughter Mary Neve shall happen to die before her said legacy becomes due to her that then in such case I do hereby order and direct that her said legacy be paid unto her natural son Elias Hurrion Neve to his own proper use and benefit And in case any or either of my other said children shall happen to die without leaving issue of his or her body lawfully begotten then I will that the legacy of him her or them so dying shall go to and amongst the survivors or survivor of them share and share alike Also I give and bequeath unto my said son Robert Neve all and every of my personal estate in my power to dispose of to his own proper use and benefit And Lastly I make nominate constitute and appoint him my said son Robert Neve sole executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made and declare this only to be my last will and testament In Witness whereof I the said Mary Neve the testatrix have to this my last will and testament contained in two sheets of paper set my hand and seal to each sheet thereof the day and year in the first sheet first above written.
  The mark and seal of Mary Neve
  Signed sealed published and declared by the said Mary Neve the testatrix as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereto
  John Adams
  Thomas Akehurst
  Edwd. Okill Dadswell
  27 September 1794 then was sworn Robert Neve the sole executor in this Will named to whom was committed the burthen of the execution there of sworn also that the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased do not amount in value unto £20
  By us E.R. Raynes Sur.
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 28 Jan 2024.)
  
• Death*: Mary Brown died in 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Brown was buried on 4 March 1794 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "wife of Solomon."³
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 27 September 1794 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value £20.

Hannah Kimber

• Birth*: Hannah Kimber was born circa 1703 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 3 October 1748, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Hannah Kimber married Robert Neve, son of Thomas Neve and Elizabeth Green, on 3 October 1748 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Robert of Hartfield, Hannah of Fletching.¹
• Death*: Hannah Kimber died in 1772 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Hannah Kimber was buried on 17 September 1772 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "wife of Robert, 69 years."²