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John Mitchell

• Marriage License*: John Mitchell and Jane Hills obtained a marriage licence on 10 December 1725 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John is a butcher of Portslade. Jane is a spinster of the same parish.¹
• Marriage License*: John Mitchell and Sarah Jupp obtained a marriage licence on 31 March 1734 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John is "of Portslade" and Sarah is "of Steyning".¹

Jane Hills

• Marriage License*: Jane Hills and John Mitchell obtained a marriage licence on 10 December 1725 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John is a butcher of Portslade. Jane is a spinster of the same parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 December 1725, her married name was Mitchell.

Jenny Michell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jenny Michell was baptized on 11 May 1733 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt MITCHELL.¹
• She was the daughter of John Mitchell and Jane Hills.

Thomas Michell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Michell was baptized on 5 January 1727/28 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt MICHELL.¹
• He was the son of John Mitchell and Jane Hills.
• Burial*: Thomas Michell was buried on 31 October 1800 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²

Jenny Mitchell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jenny Mitchell was baptized on 25 May 1732 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt MICHELL.¹
• She was the daughter of John Mitchell and Jane Hills.

Sarah Jupp

• Marriage License*: Sarah Jupp and John Mitchell obtained a marriage licence on 31 March 1734 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John is "of Portslade" and Sarah is "of Steyning".¹
• Married Name: As of 31 March 1734, her married name was Mitchell.
• Burial*: Sarah Jupp was buried on 27 September 1776 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, "widow."²

Ann Mitchell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Mitchell was baptized on 2 October 1741 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt MICHELL.¹
• She was the daughter of John Mitchell and Sarah Jupp.
• Burial*: Ann Mitchell was buried on 28 August 1743 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.²

Henry Mitchell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Mitchell was baptized on 20 March 1739/40 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt MICHELL.¹
• He was the son of John Mitchell and Sarah Jupp.

Thomas Vallance

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Vallance was born circa 1698 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of (?) Vallance.
• Anecdote*: Possible baptisms for Thomas are:
  24 Oct 1698 son of John and Elizabeth Valenc at Dallington St Giles, East Sussex
  27 Apr 1690 son of Thomas and Susanna Vallence at Guestling
  1 Sep 1702 son of Thomas Valenc at Framfield (note that a Sarah was baptised in Wartling to Thomas and Sarah Valence on 7 Oct 1697 but their abode is Framfield)
  22 Jan 1699/1700 son of Thomas and Margaret Vallence at North Mundham (buried 7 Feb 1700 son of Thomas & Margaret).¹
• Death*: Thomas Vallance died in 1722 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• Occupation*: Thomas Vallance was a bricklayer in 1725.
• Marriage License: Thomas Vallance and Elizabeth Pockney obtained a marriage licence on 7 June 1725 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas is a bricklayer of Hurstpierpoint, Elizabeth is a spinster of the same parish. Surname spelt VALLENCE.²
• Marriage*: Thomas Vallance married Elizabeth Pockney, daughter of Thomas Pockney and Elizabeth Howell, on 11 June 1725 at Edburton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: There is a Sussex Quarter Sessions Orders & Cases (2603) regarding this family. It appears they moved from Hurstpierpoint to Preston in 1741. The family mentioned was Thomas Vallance and w Eliz; Ann, Thomas, David, Margt, Eliz, Jas, William.³
• Occupation: Thomas Vallance was a bricklayer of Hurstpierpoint in 1760.⁴
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Vallance is mentioned in the will of William Vallance dated 30 December 1760 at Portslade, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death: Thomas Vallance died in 1772 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Vallance was buried on 4 July 1772 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.⁵

Elizabeth Pockney

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Pockney was born in 1700 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Pockney was baptized on 10 March 1699/0 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pockney and Elizabeth Howell.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Pockney and Thomas Vallance obtained a marriage licence on 7 June 1725 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas is a bricklayer of Hurstpierpoint, Elizabeth is a spinster of the same parish. Surname spelt VALLENCE.²
• Married Name: As of 7 June 1725, her married name was Vallance.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Pockney married Thomas Vallance, son of (?) Vallance, on 11 June 1725 at Edburton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: There is a Sussex Quarter Sessions Orders & Cases (2603) regarding this family. It appears they moved from Hurstpierpoint to Preston in 1741. The family mentioned was Thomas Vallance and w Eliz; Ann, Thomas, David, Margt, Eliz, Jas, William.³
• Death*: Elizabeth Pockney died in 1755 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Pockney was buried on 25 December 1755 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B, wife of Thomas.⁴

Thomas Pockney

• Anecdote*: A likely baptism for Thomas Pockney is 22 Apr 1655 (born 28 Mar 1655) at Woodmancote son of Thomas and Suzan Pockney. There is also a John Pockney bap 3 Sep 1659 (born 14 Aug 1659) to the same parents. This is relevent because there was a John and Frances Pockney living in Keymer with Thomas and Elizabeth. Woodmancote is close to Hurstpierpoint and Keymer.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Pockney married Elizabeth Howell, daughter of Thomas Howell and Mary Banks, on 9 October 1693 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Thomas Pockney married Anne Jeffery on 6 July 1703 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Thomas Pockney died in 1739 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Pockney was buried on 19 February 1739 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Elizabeth Howell

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Howell was born in 1676 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Howell was baptized on 30 January 1676 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Howell and Mary Banks.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Howell married Thomas Pockney on 9 October 1693 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 9 October 1693, her married name was Pockney.
• Death*: Elizabeth Howell died in 1702 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Howell was buried on 25 February 1701/2 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B, wife of Thomas.²

William Pockney

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Pockney was baptized on 15 February 1701/2 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Pockney and Elizabeth Howell.

Thomas Pockney

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Pockney was baptized on 10 February 1697/98 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname POCKNY.^1,2
• He was the son of Thomas Pockney and Elizabeth Howell.

Charity Pockney

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charity Pockney was baptized on 10 April 1696 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname POCKNY.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pockney and Elizabeth Howell.
• Marriage*: Charity Pockney married William Banks on 17 April 1722 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 17 April 1722, her married name was Banks.

Anne Jeffery

• Marriage*: Anne Jeffery married Thomas Pockney on 6 July 1703 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 6 July 1703, her married name was Pockney.
• Burial*: Anne Jeffery was buried on 4 April 1705 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B, wife of Thomas.²

Anne Pockney

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Pockney was baptized on 22 October 1704 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pockney and Anne Jeffery.

William Banks

• Baptism*: William Banks was baptized on 11 January 1698 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: William Banks married Charity Pockney, daughter of Thomas Pockney and Elizabeth Howell, on 17 April 1722 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.¹

Thomas Howell

• Birth*: Thomas Howell was born circa 1639 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: It looks like the Howells go back in Kingston by Lewes to the mid 1500s. Further work might be possible on this line. The following marriage licence looks promising:
  Extract from the Sussex Marriage Index:
  Place: Archdeaconry of Lewes Marriage Licence, Date: 15 Feb 1616/7:
  Subject: Thomas HOWELL, hus Kingston nr Lewes
  Spouse: Judith GARRETT, sp otsp
  Extra Information: Sponsors ss: T.H; Hn.PARMULLE bricklayer Lewes.
• Marriage*: Thomas Howell married Mary Banks on 4 May 1664 at Ripe, Sussex, England^B, Thomas is of Kingston, Mary is of Ripe.¹

Mary Banks

• Birth*: Mary Banks was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Mary Banks married Thomas Howell on 4 May 1664 at Ripe, Sussex, England^B, Thomas is of Kingston, Mary is of Ripe.¹
• Married Name: As of 4 May 1664, her married name was Howell.

Thomas Howell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Howell was baptized on 25 July 1667 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Howell and Mary Banks.

Mary Howell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Howell was baptized on 2 April 1672 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Howell and Mary Banks.

Anne Howell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Howell was baptized on 23 March 1678 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Howell and Mary Banks.

Mary Howell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Howell was baptized on 13 January 1684 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Howell and Mary Banks.

Thomas Howell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Howell was baptized on 21 December 1688 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Howell and Mary Banks.

Mary Brown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Brown was baptized on 30 November 1786 at St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, Middlesex, England, William is a tea dealer of Poplar. Mary is 13 days old.¹
• She was the daughter of William Brown and Mary Stone.
• Anecdote*: The 1841 census states that Mary was not born in Middlesex.²
• Marriage*: Mary Brown married Stephen Collier, son of William Collier and Deborah Cripps, circa 1810.
• Married Name: As of circa 1810, her married name was Collier.
• Residence: In 1831 Mary Brown and Stephen Collier lived at East Ham, Essex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Mary Brown is mentioned in the will of William Brown dated 26 May 1831 at East Ham, Essex, England.³
• Anecdote: When Mary's brothers William and Thomas Brown emmigrated to Tasmania in 1833, they were accompanied by a Mr John Collier, Mrs Collier and their two children Mary age 12 years and Elizabeth age 2 years. Further work is needed to determine who these people were and if they are related.⁴
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Mary Brown and Stephen Collier lived at James St, Poplar, Middlesex, England.²
• Anecdote: The 1841 census records the family as:
  Stepn Collier, 58 years, Independent Means, Not born in Middlesex
  Mary Collier, 50 years, not born in Middlesex
  Elizabeth Collier, 14 years, not born in Middlesex.
• Death*: Mary Brown died in 1849 at Romford, Essex, England.⁵

Stephen Collier

Parents:

• Birth*: Stephen Collier was born in March 1784 at Witney, Oxfordshire, England^B.
• He was the son of William Collier and Deborah Cripps.
• Marriage*: Stephen Collier married Mary Brown, daughter of William Brown and Mary Stone, circa 1810.
• Anecdote*: On a lease signed by Stephen Collier in 1820 he states that his father William is a blanket weaver of Witney. The document says that Stephen is to inherit six cottages from his father who had inherited them from his father Edward (who died in 1792 and bought the cottages in 1787).
• Residence: In 1831 Stephen Collier and Mary Brown lived at East Ham, Essex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Stephen Collier is mentioned in the will of William Brown dated 26 May 1831 at East Ham, Essex, England.¹
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Stephen Collier and Mary Brown lived at James St, Poplar, Middlesex, England.²
• Anecdote: The 1841 census records the family as:
  Stepn Collier, 58 years, Independent Means, Not born in Middlesex
  Mary Collier, 50 years, not born in Middlesex
  Elizabeth Collier, 14 years, not born in Middlesex.
• Occupation*: Stephen Collier was an annuitant, widower on 30 March 1851.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Stephen Collier lived at London Road, Romford, Essex, England.³
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Stephen Collier lived at Curtis Yard, Romford, Essex, England, widower, age 77 years. He is living with Robert and Mary Ann Curtis and family.⁴
• Occupation: Stephen Collier was a fund holder on 7 April 1861.⁴
• Will*: Stephen Collier left a will made on 1 June 1863 at West Ham, Essex, England.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: This is the last Will and Testament of me Stephen Collier of West Ham in the County of Essex Gentleman first I direct that all my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses be fully paid and satisfied and the legacies so bequeathed as hereafter mentioned to be paid or transferred within six months after my decease I give and bequeath unto my son Stephen Brown Collier Madras in the East India Service his executors administrators and assigns absolutely the sum of three hundred pounds stock three per cent consols bank annuities if not returned at my decease the said three hundred pounds stock consols so bequeathed to him so be transferred separately in his name in the said stock consols by my Executrix and Executor hereafter mentioned in case of his decease so proved from the War Office or East India Offices Victoria Street Westminster or otherwise at my decease then the said three hundred pounds stock consols to my Executrix Elizabeth Keen the sister next of kin with her books and plate silver watch two caddie spoons two salts six tea spoons and sugar tongs which I leave in trust with my said Executrix for him if he survives I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Collier, Baker of East Ham in the County of Essex his executors administrators and assigns absolute the sum of two hundred pounds like stock consols three per cent annuities I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Ann the wife of Robert Curtis of Romford in the County of Essex the sum of two hundred pounds like stock consols three per cent annuities I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Ann the wife of Henry Brittain of West Ham in the County of Essex the sum of two hundred pounds like stock consols three per cent annuities I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Keen the wife of John Keen of West Ham in the County of Essex the sum of two hundred pounds like stock consols three per cent annuities and all the rest and ready money ---------- and remainder of my goods and effects subject to the payment of my just debts funeral and testimony expenses and now I nominate constitute and appoint my son in law John Keen and my daughter Elizabeth Keen ---------- Executor and Executrix to this my last Will and Testament and I do hereby revoke and make void all former and of Wills by me at anytime here before made and declare this only to be the Will and Testament contained in one sheet of paper In witness whereof I the said testator have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal this first day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty three-Stephen Collier - signed by the said Stephen Collier the testator in the presents of us present at the same time who in his presents at his request and in their presents of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses –John Ramsdell Mary Ann Ramsdell
  Proved at London 13^th May 1868 by the oaths of John Keen and Elizabeth Keen wife of the said John Keen the daughter The Executrix to whom probate was granted.
  (Transcript provided by Derek Collier, Berkshire, England March 2013, derekc774 @ btinternet.com.)
• Death*: Stephen Collier died on 20 April 1868 at 75 Paul Street, West Ham, Essex, England, at age 84.^5,6
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 13 May 1868 at London, England, Effects under 1,500 pounds.^7,6

Elizabeth Collier

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Collier was born circa 1828 at East Ham, Essex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Stephen Collier and Mary Brown.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Collier married John Keen in 1860 at Shoreditch, London, England.²
• Married Name: As of 1860, her married name was Keen.
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Collier and John Keen lived at Stratford, West Ham, Essex, England.³
• Residence*: In 1863 Elizabeth Collier and John Keen lived at West Ham, Essex, England.⁴
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Collier is mentioned in the will of Stephen Collier dated 1 June 1863 at West Ham, Essex, England.
• Residence: On 13 May 1868 Elizabeth Collier and John Keen lived at 75 Paul Street, West Ham, Essex, England.⁵
• (Witness) Probate: Elizabeth Collier witnessed the probate of the estate of Stephen Brown Collier on 3 March 1876 at Essex, England; Effects under £300.⁵
• Residence: On 3 April 1881 Elizabeth Collier and John Keen lived at 75 Paul Street, West Ham, Essex, England.⁶

Harriet Brown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harriet Brown was baptized on 31 May 1792 at St Dunstan and All Saints, Stepney, Middlesex, England, William's occupation is tea dealer. Harriet is 33 days old.¹
• She was the daughter of William Brown and Mary Stone.
• Marriage*: Harriet Brown married Thomas Hodgson circa 1815.²
• Married Name: As of circa 1815, her married name was Hodgson.
• Residence*: In 1831 Harriet Brown and Thomas Hodgson lived at Stepney, Middlesex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Harriet Brown is mentioned in the will of William Brown dated 26 May 1831 at East Ham, Essex, England.²