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(?) Unknown

• Marriage*: (?) Unknown married Edmund Latter, son of Edmund Latter and Agnes A'Downe, circa 1630 at England.
• Death*: (?) Unknown died in 1645 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: (?) Unknown was buried on 28 February 1645 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Edmond."¹

Elizabeth Coe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Coe was baptized on 24 March 1615/16 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Coe and Patience Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Coe is mentioned in the will of William Coe dated 20 September 1635 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Coe and William Latter obtained a marriage licence on 27 May 1637 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William is "bach Rotherfield son Edmund L yeo otsp" and Elizabeth is "sp Heathfield". Sponsors: Sponsors ss: E.L; Robt MARTEN lab Lewes.³
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Coe married William Latter, son of Edmund Latter and Agnes A'Downe, on 30 May 1637 at Frant, Sussex, England^B, "both of Rotherfield."³
• Married Name: As of 30 May 1637, her married name was Latter.
• Anecdote*: At the Rotherfield manorial court held 27 Apr 1638, Edmund Latter transfers the property called Salters at Townrowe [Town Row] in Rotherfield to his son William Latter & Elizabeth his wife & his lawful heirs.⁴
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Coe is mentioned in the will of William Latter dated 15 March 1639/40 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Anecdote: The Rotherfield manorial court held on 13 Apr 1640 records the death of William Latter and the fact that his wife Elizabeth is to hold his property at Town rowe for her life and then Agnes. Elizabeth paid 55/s for a cow seized by the lord for heriot.⁷
• Anecdote: The Rotherfield manorial court held on 5 Oct 1640 confirms that Agnes Latter is William's heir and that Elizabeth holds the property for her life or surrender or forfeiture of the property. It also confirms Elizabeth as the guardian for Agnes during her minority.⁸
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Coe and John Page obtained a marriage licence on 22 November 1641 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth is a widow of Rotherfield, and John is a weaver of Waldron.³
• Married Name: As of 22 November 1641, her married name was Page.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Coe married John Page on 7 December 1641 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: The above second marriage to John Page is confirmed in the Rotherfield manorial court records of 24 May 1654, which also confirmed that Elizabeth was still living then..^9,10
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Coe is mentioned in the will of Patience Elliott dated 22 April 1645 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹¹
• Anecdote: The Rotherfield manorial court held on 9 Jul 1646 confirms the deaths of William Latter, his wife Elizabeth and daughter Agnes. His only brother John Latter is left to inherit the property which would otherwise have succeeded to Agnes:
  They present that Agnes Latter only daughter of William Latter deceased who held to her and her heirs the succession (...... after the death or forfeiture [of the property] of Elizabeth formerly wife of said William & mother of the said Agnes) of & in a messuage, house, garden & 2 parcels containing by estn 4 acres with appurtenances situate at Towne rowe[?] in Rotherfield since last court died so seised and that John Latter is uncle & heir of the said Agnes viz. only brother of the said William her father comes the said John & prays etc the succession etc. To whom the lady grants etc And he makes releif 3/-etc.⁹
• Death*: Elizabeth Coe died in 1680 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Coe was buried on 5 January 1680 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."¹²

Agnes Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Agnes Latter was baptized on 21 October 1638 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• She was the daughter of William Latter and Elizabeth Coe.
• (Witness) Will: Agnes Latter is mentioned in the will of William Latter dated 15 March 1639/40 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Death*: Agnes Latter died in 1645 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Agnes Latter was buried on 28 June 1645 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "dau. of William."⁵

Nicholas Meriwether

• Marriage*: Nicholas Meriwether married Alice A'Downe, daughter of William A'Downe and Eleanor Saxbyes, on 7 November 1596 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Nicholas Meriwether is mentioned in the will of John A'Downe dated 7 November 1600 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Amy A'Downe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Amy A'Downe was baptized on 29 June 1553 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William A'Downe and Eleanor Saxbyes.
• (Witness) Will: Amy A'Downe is mentioned in the will of John A'Downe dated 7 November 1600 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Amy A'Downe died in 1611 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Amy A'Downe was buried on 16 January 1611/12 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "Emy Downe."³

William Roots

Parents:

• Birth*: William Roots was born on 15 February 1794 at Sevenoaks, Kent, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of James Roots.
• Baptism: William Roots was baptized on 9 March 1794 at Sevenoaks, Kent, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: William Roots married Sarah Ann Smith, daughter of Thomas Smith and Sarah Ann Barber, on 28 July 1822 at Kingsdown, Kent, England.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith lived at Park Lane, Seal, Kent, England, Confirms Sarah's place of birth as Tonbridge.⁴
• Death*: William Roots died in 1851 at Seal, Kent, England.

William Roots

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Roots was baptized on 2 September 1827 at Kemsing, Kent, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith.
• Marriage*: William Roots married Elizabeth Cleaver on 27 August 1858 at St Matthew's Chapel, St Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, England.
• Occupation*: William Roots was an innkeeper on 7 April 1861.
• Death*: William Roots died on 7 July 1900 at Pirbright, Surrey, England, at age 72.
• Burial: William Roots was buried after 7 July 1900 Monumental Inscription: William Roots died 7th July 1900 aged 72. Elizabeth wife of William Roots died 20th August 1897 aged 72.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 27 September 1900 at London, England, ROOTS William of Pirbright Surrey died 7 July 1900 Probate London 27 September to James Charles Roots schoolmaster Effects £2187 14s. 6d.

Elizabeth Cleaver

• Birth*: Elizabeth Cleaver was born circa 1834 at Hornton, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Cleaver married William Roots, son of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith, on 27 August 1858 at St Matthew's Chapel, St Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, England.
• Married Name: As of 27 August 1858, her married name was Roots.
• Death*: Elizabeth Cleaver died on 20 August 1897 at Pirbright, Surrey, England.

William Roots

Parents:

• Birth*: William Roots was born on 7 November 1866 at Pirbright, Surrey, England.
• He was the son of William Roots and Elizabeth Cleaver.
• Marriage*: William Roots married Ellen Randall in 1891 at England.
• Death*: William Roots died on 28 February 1946 at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England, at age 79.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 5 June 1946 at London, England, ROOTS William of Roseleigh 32 Gravel Road Farnborough Hampshire Died 28 February 1946 at Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford Probate London 5 June to William Roots police pensioner and Harold Stephen Roots director of Education. Effects £3122 17s. 10d.

James Charles Roots

Parents:

• Birth*: James Charles Roots was born in 1868 at Pirbright, Surrey, England.
• He was the son of William Roots and Elizabeth Cleaver.
• Baptism: James Charles Roots was baptized on 1 November 1868 at St Michael and All Angels, Pirbright, Surrey, England.
• Marriage*: James Charles Roots married Jane Elizabeth Greenfield on 29 September 1891 at St Michael and All Angels, Pirbright, Surrey, England.
• Death*: James Charles Roots died on 14 August 1933 at Guildford, Surrey, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 4 November 1933 at London, England, ROOTS James Charles of Hill Brow Pirbright Surrey died 14 August 1933 at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford Administration London 4 November to Harold Stephen Roots schoolmaster and Charles Ronald Roots nurseryman. Effects £4829 19s. 4d.

Ellen Randall

• Birth*: Ellen Randall was born on 23 May 1869 at Tong, Kent, England.
• Marriage*: Ellen Randall married William Roots, son of William Roots and Elizabeth Cleaver, in 1891 at England.
• Married Name: As of 1891, her married name was Roots.
• Death*: Ellen Randall died on 16 February 1935 at St Thomas Hospital, Lambeth, London, England, at age 65.

Elizabeth Evelyn Roots

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Evelyn Roots was born on 10 November 1897 at Colaba, India.
• She was the daughter of William Roots and Ellen Randall.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Evelyn Roots married George Townson on 22 August 1921 at St Mark's, Farnborough, Hampshire, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 22 August 1921, her married name was Townson.
• Death*: Elizabeth Evelyn Roots died on 8 November 1991 at Bedhampton, Hampshire, England, at age 93.

James Roots

George Townson

• Birth*: George Townson was born on 17 March 1886 at South Bridge Street, Bathgate, Linlithgow, Scotland; 6:30pm.
• Marriage*: George Townson married Elizabeth Evelyn Roots, daughter of William Roots and Ellen Randall, on 22 August 1921 at St Mark's, Farnborough, Hampshire, England^B.
• Death*: George Townson died on 13 July 1937 at British Military Hospital, Ranikhet, India, at age 51.

Lillian Bertha Roots

Parents:

• Birth*: Lillian Bertha Roots was born on 29 November 1893 at Fullwood, Preston, Lancashire, England.
• She was the daughter of William Roots and Ellen Randall.
• Death*: Lillian Bertha Roots died on 1 February 1995 at Worplesdon, Surrey, England, at age 101.

William Roots

Parents:

• Birth*: William Roots was born in 1896 at The Crater, Aden, Yemen.
• He was the son of William Roots and Ellen Randall.
• Death*: William Roots died in 1977 at Surrey, England.

Dorothy Ellen Roots

Parents:

• Birth*: Dorothy Ellen Roots was born on 27 August 1901 at Aldershot, Hampshire, England.
• She was the daughter of William Roots and Ellen Randall.
• Death*: Dorothy Ellen Roots died on 31 December 1996 at Frimley, Surrey, England, at age 95.

Jane Elizabeth Greenfield

• Birth*: Jane Elizabeth Greenfield was born circa 1865 at Pirbright, Surrey, England.
• Marriage*: Jane Elizabeth Greenfield married James Charles Roots, son of William Roots and Elizabeth Cleaver, on 29 September 1891 at St Michael and All Angels, Pirbright, Surrey, England.
• Married Name: As of 29 September 1891, her married name was Roots.
• Death*: Jane Elizabeth Greenfield died on 8 December 1939 at Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, Surrey, England.
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 1 April 1940 ROOTS Jane Elizabeth of Hill Brow Pirbright Surrey widow died 8 December 1939 at the Royal Surrey County Hospital Guildford Administration London 1 April to Charles Ronald Roots nursery proprietor. Effects £2239 4s. 6d.

Sheila Evelyn Townson

Parents:

• Birth*: Sheila Evelyn Townson was born on 10 June 1922 at Malta.
• She was the daughter of George Townson and Elizabeth Evelyn Roots.
• Marriage*: Sheila Evelyn Townson married George Benjamin Cook on 19 July 1940.
• Married Name: As of 19 July 1940, her married name was Cook.
• Death*: Sheila Evelyn Townson died on 27 December 2006 at Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot, Berkshire, England, at age 84.

George Benjamin Cook

• Birth*: George Benjamin Cook was born on 13 September 1915 at St Thomas Hospital, London, England.
• Marriage*: George Benjamin Cook married Sheila Evelyn Townson, daughter of George Townson and Elizabeth Evelyn Roots, on 19 July 1940.
• Death*: George Benjamin Cook died on 14 February 1992 at Viersen, West Germany, at age 76.

Stewart George Townson

Parents:

• Birth*: Stewart George Townson was born on 24 April 1924.
• He was the son of George Townson and Elizabeth Evelyn Roots.
• Death*: Stewart George Townson died in 1990 at York, Yorkshire, England.

Elizabeth Ellen Townson

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Ellen Townson was born on 21 March 1928 at Delhi, India.
• She was the daughter of George Townson and Elizabeth Evelyn Roots.
• Baptism: Elizabeth Ellen Townson was baptized on 9 April 1928 at St. James' Church in the Diocese of Lahore, Delhi, India.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ellen Townson married Donald Harry Dean on 11 September 1948 at Malborough Line, Garrison Church, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.
• Married Name: As of 11 September 1948, her married name was Dean.
• Death*: Elizabeth Ellen Townson died on 11 June 1997 at The Rowans Hospice, Waterlooville, Hampshire, England, at age 69.

Donald Harry Dean

• Birth*: Donald Harry Dean was born on 13 December 1921 at Farnbrough, Hampshire, England.
• Marriage*: Donald Harry Dean married Elizabeth Ellen Townson, daughter of George Townson and Elizabeth Evelyn Roots, on 11 September 1948 at Malborough Line, Garrison Church, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.
• Death*: Donald Harry Dean died on 22 November 1978 at St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, at age 56.

James Roots

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Roots was baptized on 8 May 1825 at Seal, Kent, England.
• He was the son of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith.
• Marriage*: James Roots married Eliza Dennis on 16 December 1856 at Paddington All Saints, Paddington, Middlesex, England.
• Death*: James Roots died on 6 April 1890 at Orpington, Kent, England, at age 64.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 15 May 1890 at London, England, 15 May 1890 Will of James Roots late of Crofton in the Parish of Orpington Kent who died 6 April 1890 at Crofton was proved at the Principal Registry by James Roots of 19 St. Maryt's-road Bayswater Middlesex Engineer the Son. Personal Estate £78 17s.

Eliza Dennis

• Birth*: Eliza Dennis was born circa 1832 at Windsor, Berkshire, England.
• Marriage*: Eliza Dennis married James Roots, son of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith, on 16 December 1856 at Paddington All Saints, Paddington, Middlesex, England.
• Married Name: As of 16 December 1856, her married name was Roots.
• Death*: Eliza Dennis died in 1890 at Bromley, Kent, England.

Sarah Ann Roots

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Ann Roots was baptized on 23 February 1823 at Seal, Kent, England.
• She was the daughter of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith.
• Death*: Sarah Ann Roots died in 1852 at Marylebone, London, England.

Stephen Roots

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Roots was baptized on 7 November 1830 at Seal, Kent, England.
• He was the son of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith.
• Marriage*: Stephen Roots married Jane Hammond in 1864 at Westminster, London, England.
• Death*: Stephen Roots died on 25 November 1907 at Orpington, Kent, England, at age 77.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 17 December 1907 at London, England, Roots Stephen of Varna-villa Broom-hill Orpington Kent gentleman died 25 November 1907 Probate London 17 December to Henry Hammond builder and Frederick Tremain blacksmith Effects £3743 7s. 4d. Resworn £3912 1s. 5d.