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Mary Page

• Married Name: As of 12 October 1773, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Mary Page married Robert Neve, son of Thomas Neve and Elizabeth Green, on 12 October 1773 at Hartfield, Sussex, England, Robert of Withyham, Mary of this parish.¹

Thomas Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Neve was baptized on 17 March 1722/23 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Solomon Neve and Katherine Ford.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 August 1750 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• Will*: Thomas Neve left a will made on 14 April 1773 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Neve, Yeoman of Withyham, 1773
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/62/745)
  Made: 14 Apr 1773
  Proved: 23 Jul 1773, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the Name of God Amen I Thomas Neve of Withyham in the county of Sussex yeoman being sick and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory praised be God for the same and likewise for the natural love and affection which I the said Thomas Neve have for and towards my brother Solomon Neve do therefore make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say Principally and first of all I give and commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God who gave it me and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried by my Executor of the parish of Withyham in the county aforesaid yeoman hereinafter named And as touching such temporal estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in this life I give and dispose of the same in the following manner First I give and bequeath unto my said brother Solomon Neve his heirs and assigns all and singular my personal estate goods and chattels wearing apparel of what kind or nature soever or wheresoever I give and bequeath the same unto my said brother Solomon Neve he paying thereout and therefrom all my just debts and funeral expenses and charge of the probate of this my last will and testament Also I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Stevens the wife of William Stevens of the parish of Buxted in the said county of Sussex shoemaker my sister the sum of 1 shilling And Lastly I the said Thomas Neve do hereby constitute make ordain and appoint my said brother Solomon Neve my full whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament And I do hereby disallow and absolutely revoke all other or former wills made by me ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament contained in one sheet of paper and also have hereunto set my hand and seal this fourteenth day of April in the thirteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France & Ireland King Defender of the Faith and so forth and in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy three.
  The mark of Thomas Neve
  Sealed and delivered published and declared by the above named Thomas Neve the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who subscribed our names in the presence of the said testator and of each other
  George Lockyer
  Matthew Medhurst
  Jno. Bennett
  NB the interlineations between the eleventh and twelfth lines being first made
  They will of Thomas Neve late of Withyham within the Archdeaconry of Lewes yeoman deceased was proved the twenty third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy three before the reverend Robert Austen Clerk Surrogate and so forth by Solomon Neve the sole executor named in the said will To whom was committed the administration of the goods and so forth he being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and also that the goods of the deceased do not amount unto £20.
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 29 Jan 2024.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Neve died in July 1773 at Withyham, Sussex, England, at age 50.
• Burial*: Thomas Neve was buried on 26 July 1773 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, 20 July?⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 23 July 1773 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1740, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Solomon Neve, son of Solomon Neve and Mary Gourd, circa 1740 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth (?) is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 August 1750 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹

William Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Neve was baptized on 30 September 1745 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: William Neve died in October 1745. Not mentioned in father's will proved 1750.
• He was the son of Solomon Neve and Elizabeth (?)
• Burial*: William Neve was buried on 5 October 1745 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "infant."²

Elizabeth Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Neve was baptized on 7 December 1755 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown.
• Married Name: As of 14 June 1773, her married name was Thorpe.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Neve and Robert Thorpe obtained a marriage licence on 14 June 1773 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth spinster, with consent of Sol Neeve, husbandman of Withyham. Robert a bachelor, 27 years, of the same parish, husbandman.²
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Neve married Robert Thorpe on 16 June 1773 at Withyham, Sussex, England, both of this parish. Witnesses: Solomon NEVE, George LOCKYER.²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Neve is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁴

William Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Neve was baptized on 28 October 1758 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown.
• (Witness) Will: William Neve is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: William Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³
• Will*: William Neve left a will made on 13 October 1796 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Neve, Yeoman of Withyham, 1801
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/68/618)
  Made: 13 Oct 1796
  Proved: 14 Apr 1801, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  This is the last will and testament of me William Neve of the parish of Withyham in the county of Sussex yeoman being in health and of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding praised be God for the same do this thirteenth day of October in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Six make publish and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) First I give and devise unto my brother John Neve all that my piece or parcel of copyhold land containing by estimation half an acre situate lying and being at or near a certain place called Boxesgate in Withyham aforesaid and now in the occupation of me the said William Neve my tenants or assigns to have and to hold to him my said brother John Neve his heirs and assigns forever according to the Custom of the Manor of which the same is holden Also I give and devise unto my brother Robert Neve all that my copyhold messuage or tenement with two acres and a half of land thereunto belonging and also one other piece of land late parcel of the waste all which I have surrendered to the use of my Will situate lying and being at or near Boxesgate aforesaid and now in the occupation of me the said William Neve my tenants or assigns and also all other my messuages lands hereditaments and real estate whatsoever and wheresoever (not herein before given and devised) with their and every of their appurtenances to hold to him my said brother 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 nephew Elias Hurrian Neve (natural son of my sister Mary Neve) the legacy or sum of £100 to be paid unto him immediately after the expiration of one year after my decease And as to all the rest residue and remainder of my estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature kind and quality soever both real and personal after payment of my debts legacy funeral expenses and the expense of proving this my will I do hereby give devise and bequeath the same unto my said brother Robert Neve his heirs and assigns forever and I do hereby make ordain constitute and appoint my said brother Robert Neve sole executor 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 have to this my last will and testament set and subscribed my hand and seal the day and year first above written.
  William Neve [signed]
  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 Hider
  John Taylor
  Edwd. Okill Dadswell
  14^th April 1801 Then was sworn Robert Neve the sole executor named in this will to whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof (Sworn also that the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased do not amount in value unto £100
  By us E.R. Rayner Sur.
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 27 Jan 2024.)
  
• Death*: William Neve died in 1799 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: William Neve was buried on 3 April 1799 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 14 April 1801 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Ann Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Neve was baptized on 23 May 1761 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown.
• Married Name: As of 27 December 1790, her married name was Avis.
• Marriage License: Ann Neve and Thomas Avis obtained a marriage licence on 27 December 1790 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Ann spinster of Withyham, Thomas bachelor of Withyham.²
• Marriage*: Ann Neve married Thomas Avis on 5 July 1791 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Ann Neve is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Ann Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁴

Robert Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Neve was baptized on 11 February 1764 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown.
• (Witness) Will: Robert Neve is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Robert Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Robert Neve is mentioned in the will of William Neve dated 13 October 1796 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁴

Fanny Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Fanny Neve was baptized on 15 April 1769 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown.
• (Witness) Will: Fanny Neve is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Fanny Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³

Thomas Brown

Mary Neve

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Neve was born circa 1767 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Neve is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Mary Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²

John Neve

Parents:

• Birth*: John Neve was born circa 1766 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown.
• (Witness) Will: John Neve is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: John Neve is mentioned in the will of William Neve dated 13 October 1796 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³
• Marriage*: John Neve married Phoebe Farmer on 29 November 1802 at Maresfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.⁴

Elias Hurrian Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elias Hurrian Neve was baptized on 24 June 1789 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, illegitimate.¹
• He was the son of Mary Neve.
• Anecdote*: Middle name is HURNON on the baptism record, and HURRIAN in his uncle William Neve's will proved 1801 and HURRION in his grandmother Mary Neve's will proved in 1794.
• (Witness) Will: Elias Hurrian Neve is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Elias Hurrian Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Elias Hurrian Neve is mentioned in the will of William Neve dated 13 October 1796 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁴

William Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Neve was baptized on 23 August 1801 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, illegitimate.¹
• He was the son of Mary Neve.
• Death*: William Neve died in September 1801 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: William Neve was buried on 16 September 1801 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "infant."²

Elizabeth Neve

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Neve was born circa 1743 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Solomon Neve and Elizabeth (?)
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 August 1750 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 18 February 1765, her married name was Stevens.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Neve married William Stevens on 18 February 1765 at Buxted, Sussex, England, William of Framfield.²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Neve is mentioned in the will of Thomas Neve dated 14 April 1773 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³

William Stevens

• Marriage*: William Stevens married Elizabeth Neve, daughter of Solomon Neve and Elizabeth (?), on 18 February 1765 at Buxted, Sussex, England, William of Framfield.¹
• (Witness) Will: William Stevens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Neve dated 14 April 1773 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: William Stevens was a shoemaker on 14 April 1773.

Robert Thorpe

• Marriage License: Robert Thorpe and Elizabeth Neve obtained a marriage licence on 14 June 1773 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth spinster, with consent of Sol Neeve, husbandman of Withyham. Robert a bachelor, 27 years, of the same parish, husbandman.¹
• Marriage*: Robert Thorpe married Elizabeth Neve, daughter of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown, on 16 June 1773 at Withyham, Sussex, England, both of this parish. Witnesses: Solomon NEVE, George LOCKYER.¹
• (Witness) Will: Robert Thorpe is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Robert Thorpe is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³

Thomas Avis

• Marriage License: Thomas Avis and Ann Neve obtained a marriage licence on 27 December 1790 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Ann spinster of Withyham, Thomas bachelor of Withyham.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Avis married Ann Neve, daughter of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown, on 5 July 1791 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Avis is mentioned in the will of Mary Brown dated 21 February 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Avis is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 June 1794 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³

Phoebe Farmer

• Birth*: Phoebe Farmer was born circa 1773 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 29 November 1802, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Phoebe Farmer married John Neve, son of Solomon Neve and Mary Brown, on 29 November 1802 at Maresfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Phoebe Farmer died in 1851 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Phoebe Farmer was buried on 2 February 1851 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "78 years."²

David Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: David Neve was baptized on 19 February 1804 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Neve and Phoebe Farmer.
• Marriage*: David Neve married Jane Adams on 13 December 1827 at Withyham, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²

Jane Adams

• Married Name: As of 13 December 1827, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Jane Adams married David Neve, son of John Neve and Phoebe Farmer, on 13 December 1827 at Withyham, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹

James Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Neve was baptized on 28 July 1811 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Neve and Phoebe Farmer.

James Neve

Parents:

• Birth: James Neve was born in 1787 at Hartfield, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: James Neve was baptized on 24 November 1787 at St Mary, Hartfield, Sussex, England, "baseborn."¹
• He was the son of Sarah Neve.
• Marriage*: James Neve married Rachel Gee on 6 December 1811 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• Occupation*: James Neve was an agricultural labourer on 30 March 1851.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 James Neve lived at Crowborough Forest, Withyham, Sussex, England, 66 years, widower, with unmarried son William 24 years, Lydia Hook, widow 55 years, servant, born Fletching and her daughter Victoria Hook 11 yrs, born Fletching.³
• Marriage*: James Neve married Lydia Hook on 25 May 1851 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁴
• Emigration*: James Neve and Lydia Hook emigrated in October 1851 to New South Wales, Australia, on the ship Earl Grey.⁵
• Psgr List*: James Neve and Lydia Hook were found on a passenger list on 15 October 1851 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, William Neve, Victoria Neve, James Neve and Lydia Neve.⁵
• Death*: James Neve died on 21 November 1853 at Camden, New South Wales, Australia, at age 65.⁶

Rachel Gee

• Birth*: Rachel Gee was born circa 1788 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 6 December 1811, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Rachel Gee married James Neve, son of Sarah Neve, on 6 December 1811 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Rachel Gee died in 1830 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Rachel Gee was buried on 28 July 1830 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "42 years."²

William Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Neve was baptized on 30 October 1825 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Neve and Rachel Gee.
• Occupation*: William Neve was an agricultural labourer on 30 March 1851.²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 William Neve lived at Crowborough Forest, Withyham, Sussex, England, 24 years, with widower father James, 66 years, and Lydia Hook, widow 55 years, servant, born Fletching and her daughter Victoria Hook 11 yrs, born Fletching.²
• Emigration*: William Neve emigrated in 1851 on the ship Earl Grey. Parents given as James & Rachel Neve, birthplace Withyham, Sussex. Father on board, mother dead. Occupation: farm labourer and woodcutter.³
• Psgr List*: William Neve was found on a passenger list on 15 October 1851 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, William Neve, Victoria Neve, James Neve and Lydia Neve.³
• Marriage*: William Neve married Caroline Gumbleton on 19 August 1852 at Camden, New South Wales, Australia.
• Death*: William Neve died on 17 November 1910 at North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at age 85.⁴

James Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Neve was baptized on 7 August 1814 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Neve and Rachel Gee.
• Marriage*: James Neve married Harriet Comber on 13 December 1837 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• Emigration*: James Neve and Harriet Comber emigrated in 1839 to New South Wales, Australia, on the ship Roxburgh Castle.³
• Psgr List*: James Neve and Harriet Comber were found on a passenger list on 26 May 1839 at New South Wales, Australia, Arrival.⁴
• Anecdote*: Religion given as Baptist on the immigration papers.
• Death*: James Neve died on 12 January 1896 at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia, at age 81.

George Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Neve was baptized on 1 November 1812 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Neve and Rachel Gee.
• Marriage*: George Neve married Harriet Tester on 12 October 1835 at Withyham, Sussex, England, witnesses: William Harborough and Elizabeth Tester (who were married on the same day also, their marriage witnessed by George Neve and Harriet Tester.)²
• Death*: George Neve died in 1895 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England.

Joseph Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Neve was baptized on 13 October 1811 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of John Neve and Phoebe Farmer.

Diana Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Diana Neve was baptized on 1 August 1813 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, husbandry-labourer.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Phoebe Farmer.

Cara Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Cara Neve was baptized on 26 November 1815 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, labourer.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Phoebe Farmer.