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Edward Rofe

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Rofe was born in 1715 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Rofe was baptized on 27 February 1714/15 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt ROOFE.¹
• He was the son of Edward Rofe and Mary (?)
• Anecdote: There is a burial of an Edward ROFFE 21 Mar 1714 at Lewes St John sub Castro, "twin son Edward Jnr". There is no baptism of the other twin. This throws doubt on the above baptism for our Edward.²
• Anecdote*: There is also a baptism of a Ruth ROFE 10 May 1747 at Battle dau. William and Susanna ROFE which may be of interest. Susannah ROFE wife of William was buried at Battle on 12 Feb 1749. William could be Edward's brother, and hence he named his daughter Susanna after his brother's wife.¹
• Marriage*: Edward Rofe married Lucy Catt, daughter of William Catt and Elizabeth Wakelin, on 4 October 1744 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B, Edward is "of Lewes All Saints", Lucy is "of this parish".³

Lucy Catt

Parents:

• Birth: Lucy Catt was born in 1724 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Lucy Catt was baptized on 13 September 1724 at Uckfield Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Catt and Elizabeth Wakelin.
• Marriage*: Lucy Catt married Edward Rofe, son of Edward Rofe and Mary (?), on 4 October 1744 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B, Edward is "of Lewes All Saints", Lucy is "of this parish".²
• Married Name: As of 4 October 1744, her married name was Rofe.

Lucy Rofe

Parents:

• Birth: Lucy Rofe was born in 1747 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Lucy Rofe was baptized on 8 March 1746/47 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Rofe and Lucy Catt.

Elizabeth Rofe

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Rofe was born in 1750 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Rofe was baptized on 18 November 1750 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Rofe and Lucy Catt.

Mary Ann Rofe

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Ann Rofe was born in 1753 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Ann Rofe was baptized on 14 March 1753 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Rofe and Lucy Catt.

Edward Rofe

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Rofe was born in 1745 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Rofe was baptized on 25 October 1745 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Edward Rofe and Lucy Catt.

Edward Rofe

• Birth*: Edward Rofe was born circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Edward Rofe married Mary (?) circa 1714.
• Death*: Edward Rofe died in 1748 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Rofe was buried on 30 June 1748 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

Mary (?)

• Marriage*: Mary (?) married Edward Rofe circa 1714.
• Married Name: As of circa 1714, her married name was Rofe.

Mary Rofe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Rofe was baptized on 2 January 1716/17 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt ROOFE.
• Anecdote*: The baptism lists Godfathers: John Wornham, John Sinock; Godmothers Ann Brown, Barbry Carden.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Rofe and Mary (?)

James Rofe

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Rofe was baptized on 30 November 1718 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, surname spelt ROAFE.¹
• He was the son of Edward Rofe and Mary (?)

Sarah Rofe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Rofe was baptized on 26 June 1720 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, surname spelt ROAFE.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Rofe and Mary (?)

John Rofe

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Rofe was baptized on 17 June 1722 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, surname spelt ROAFE.¹
• He was the son of Edward Rofe and Mary (?)

William Rofe

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Rofe was baptized on 1 March 1722/23 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, surname spelt ROFE.¹
• He was the son of Edward Rofe and Mary (?)

Mary Rofe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Rofe was baptized on 30 July 1727 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, surname spelt ROFE.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Rofe and Mary (?)

William Rofe

Parents:

• Birth: William Rofe was born in 1748 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Rofe was baptized on 11 December 1748 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt ROFFE.¹
• He was the son of Edward Rofe and Lucy Catt.

Ann Gander

• Birth*: Ann Gander was born in 1802 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Ann Gander married Thomas Godden, son of Michael Godden and Lucy Verrall, on 6 October 1824 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Ann is of Hurstmonceux. Witnesses Thos COPPERD Wm HART.²
• Married Name: As of 6 October 1824, her married name was Godden.
• Anecdote*: Thomas and Ann were in receipt of parish relief n 1831 - 1832 aged 32 and 32 respectively labourer of Meads, receiving in the period stated 2 pounds and 1 shilling and 0 pence. (email from Sandra Patience.)
• Residence: In 1839 Ann Gander and Thomas Godden lived at Meads St, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Ann Gander and Thomas Godden lived at Meads, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹

Eliza Wood

Parents:

• Birth: Eliza Wood was born in 1828 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Eliza Wood was baptized on 9 March 1828 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Thomas is a labourer.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Thomas Wood and Mary Hedger.
• Married Name: As of 22 August 1846, her married name was Godden.³
• Marriage*: Eliza Wood married William Godden, son of Michael Godden and Lucy Verrall, on 22 August 1846 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Witnesses: (?) Wood and Charity Godden.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Eliza Wood lived at Meads, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, with her mother in law Lucy, and her two sons William and George.¹
• Residence: In 1893 Eliza Wood lived at Albert Cottage, Holywell, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.⁴
• Death*: Eliza Wood died on 30 May 1893 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, at age 65. "age 65 years."⁴
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 23 June 1893 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Effects: £244 7s 6d.⁴

William Godden

Parents:

• Birth*: William Godden was born circa 1849 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B; a fisherman's son.¹
• He was the son of William Godden and Eliza Wood.

George Godden

Parents:

• Birth*: George Godden was born circa 1851 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B; a fisherman's son.¹
• He was the son of William Godden and Eliza Wood.
• (Witness) Probate: George Godden witnessed the probate of the estate of Eliza Wood on 23 June 1893 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B; Effects: £244 7s 6d.²
• Occupation*: George Godden was a bricklayer on 23 June 1893.²

Jane Markwick

Parents:

• Birth: Jane Markwick was born in 1802 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Jane Markwick was baptized on 14 February 1802 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Jasper Markwick and Susanna Shoesmith.
• Marriage*: Jane Markwick married George Godden, son of Michael Godden and Lucy Verrall, on 17 June 1825 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, botp. Witnesses Geo BONIFACE, Wm HART.²
• Married Name: As of 17 June 1825, her married name was Godden.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Jane Markwick and George Godden lived at Meads, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: Jane Markwick died in 1885 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Markwick was buried on 8 August 1885 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, age 83 years.⁴

Susanna Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susanna Godden was baptized on 18 September 1836 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• She was the daughter of George Godden and Jane Markwick.

James Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Godden was baptized on 27 January 1839 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of George Godden and Jane Markwick.

Margaret Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Godden was baptized on 9 May 1841 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• She was the daughter of George Godden and Jane Markwick.
• Burial*: Margaret Godden was buried on 26 October 1854 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, age 13 years.³

Barbara Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Barbara Godden was baptized on 30 November 1845 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• She was the daughter of George Godden and Jane Markwick.

Jasper Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jasper Godden was baptized on 27 April 1834 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Godden and Jane Markwick.
• Burial*: Jasper Godden was buried on 14 January 1864 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, age 29 years.²

Maria Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Maria Godden was baptized on 25 June 1837 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Godden and Ann Gander.

Phillis Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Phillis Godden was baptized on 14 June 1835 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Godden and Ann Gander.

Jane Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Godden was baptized on 23 June 1833 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Godden and Ann Gander.
• (Witness) Death: Jane Godden witnessed the death of Thomas Godden on 16 January 1857 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B; "age 57 years", a coal dealer. He died of gastric fever (4 weeks), and ulceration of the bowels (5 days).

Frances Godden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Godden was baptized on 18 March 1832 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Godden and Ann Gander.
• Marriage*: Frances Godden married Thomas Costa on 18 July 1847 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 18 July 1847, her married name was Costa.
• Death*: Frances Godden died in 1854 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.

Mary Thomas Godden

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Thomas Godden was born on 14 June 1827 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B; (DOB from baptism record.)¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Godden and Ann Gander.
• Baptism: Mary Thomas Godden was baptized on 25 April 1830 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, baptised Mary Godden but marriage certificate has Mary Thomas Godden.¹
• Married Name: As of 23 June 1850, her married name was Wilson.
• Marriage*: Mary Thomas Godden married Henry Wilson, son of Henry Wilson, on 23 June 1850 at Trinity Church, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, Henry a mariner, father Henry Wilson, a coastguard. Mary Thomas Godden a spinster, of Meads, father Thomas Godden a coal merchant. (original church record sighted.)²