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Kenneth S Patch

• Birth*: Kenneth S Patch was born on 16 March 1908 at Quebec, Canada.
• Marriage*: Kenneth S Patch married Dorothy Blanche Ford, daughter of Frank Sewell Ford and Kathleen Martha Morris, on 6 September 1930 at Detroit, Michigan, United States.
• (Witness) Marriage: Kenneth S Patch witnessed the marriage of Harold Oliver Allen and Kathleen Marjorie Ford on 17 October 1934 at St Matthias' Church, Detroit, Michigan, United States; Marriage certificate sighted.
• Occupation*: Kenneth S Patch was a salesman in 1940.¹
• Residence*: In 1940 Kenneth S Patch and Dorothy Blanche Ford lived at 5581 Ivanhoe St, Detroit, Michigan, United States.¹
• Death*: Kenneth S Patch died on 11 January 1994 at Apopka, Orange, Florida, United States, at age 85.

Jessie White

• Birth*: Jessie White was born on 17 November 1922 at England.¹
• Marriage*: Jessie White married Frank Richard Morris, son of William Morris and Matilda Charlotte Wilkins, in 1978 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 1978, her married name was Morris.
• Residence*: In 1987 Jessie White and Frank Richard Morris lived at 58 St Pancras Gardens, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Jessie White died in 1999 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹

Jessie May Page

• Birth*: Jessie May Page was born on 6 August 1903 at England.
• Marriage*: Jessie May Page married George William Morris, son of William Morris and Matilda Charlotte Wilkins, in 1932 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 1932, her married name was Morris.
• Residence*: In 1939 Jessie May Page and George William Morris lived at 3 East Way, Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: They had no children.

Thomas Sylvester Wilkins

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Sylvester Wilkins was born in 1842 at Westminster St Margaret, London, Middlesex, England.¹
• He was the son of Isaiah Wilkins and Amy Cushing.
• Marriage*: Thomas Sylvester Wilkins married Charlotte Jane Stringer on 26 December 1867 at Croydon, Surrey, England.
• Occupation*: Thomas Sylvester Wilkins was a carpenter in 1902.
• Death*: Thomas Sylvester Wilkins died in 1906 at Croydon, Surrey, England.²

Charlotte Jane Stringer

• Birth*: Charlotte Jane Stringer was born in 1843 at Wellington, Somerset, England.
• Marriage*: Charlotte Jane Stringer married Thomas Sylvester Wilkins, son of Isaiah Wilkins and Amy Cushing, on 26 December 1867 at Croydon, Surrey, England.
• Married Name: As of 26 December 1867, her married name was Wilkins.
• Death*: Charlotte Jane Stringer died in 1931 at Croydon, Surrey, England.

Joseph Morris

• Birth*: Joseph Morris was born circa 1717 at Sussex, England; based on age at death.
• Anecdote: Note that a Joseph Morris, son of Joseph Morris, was buried on 30 Sep 1702 at Brighton St Nicholas "a quaker."¹
• Anecdote: On 10 Dec 1741 Richard Merrall, son of Richard Merrall, was apprenticed to Joseph Morris, butcher, of Lewes.²
• Anecdote*: On 17 Aug 1744 John Ades, son of Thomas Ades, was apprenticed to Joseph Morris, butcher, of Lewes.³
• Marriage*: Joseph Morris married Sarah Weller on 25 August 1744 at St Anne's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Joseph is of All Saints, Lewes. Sarah is of this parish.⁴
• Occupation*: Joseph Morris was a butcher in 1745.⁵
• Anecdote: There is a marriage of a John MORRIS and Elizabeth HALMARACK on 22 Jun 1752 at Bishopstone where both are "of Lewes All Saints". Could John be a brother of Joseph?⁴
• Death*: Joseph Morris died in 1795 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Burial*: Joseph Morris was buried on 17 December 1795 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "78 years."¹
• Anecdote: Note that a John Morris was buried on 3 Aug 1792 at Lewes All Saints age 76 years. This gives his birth c1716 and he could be a brother of Joseph Morris.
  Note that the child John Morris (1745-1822) is referred to as John Morris Jnr on some records.

Sarah Weller

• Birth*: Sarah Weller was born in 1720 at Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism: Sarah Weller was baptized on 29 March 1730 at Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Sarah Weller married Joseph Morris on 25 August 1744 at St Anne's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Joseph is of All Saints, Lewes. Sarah is of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 25 August 1744, her married name was Morris.
• Death*: Sarah Weller died in 1789 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Weller was buried on 1 March 1789 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "married woman".²

Sarah Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Morris was born on 10 June 1756 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Morris and Sarah Weller.
• Baptism: Sarah Morris was baptized on 29 June 1756 at Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex, England, father's occupation is butcher.¹

Joseph Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: Joseph Morris was born on 21 August 1747 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Joseph Morris and Sarah Weller.
• Baptism: Joseph Morris was baptized on 10 September 1747 at Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex, England, father's occupation is butcher.
• Death*: Joseph Morris died in 1751 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Burial*: Joseph Morris was buried on 9 August 1751 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

John Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: John Morris was born on 14 May 1745 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Morris and Sarah Weller.
• Baptism: John Morris was baptized on 10 June 1745 at Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex, England, father's occupation is butcher.¹
• Marriage License: John Morris and Mary Boys obtained a marriage licence on 10 August 1774 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John Morris is a stone cutter age 21+ of Lewes All Saints. Mary Boys is a spinster age 20+ with consent of father William Boys of Lewes St Anne.²
• Marriage*: John Morris married Mary Boys on 11 August 1774 at St Anne's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, John Morris is of All Saints.²
• Anecdote: John Morris the younger was a joint executor for the will of William Ridge of Lewes. Will 14 Aug 1775. Proved 15 Nov 1782.³
• Occupation*: John Morris was a stonecutter on 2 November 1775.¹
• Anecdote*: John Morris Jnr (1745-1822) is mentioned in the book Georgian Lewes 1714-1830 by Colin Brent on pages 10, 216 and 217. His occupation is given as carver.⁴
• Burial*: John Morris was buried on 28 October 1822 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, age 78 years, Malling.⁵

Mary Boys

• Marriage License: Mary Boys and John Morris obtained a marriage licence on 10 August 1774 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John Morris is a stone cutter age 21+ of Lewes All Saints. Mary Boys is a spinster age 20+ with consent of father William Boys of Lewes St Anne.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Boys married John Morris, son of Joseph Morris and Sarah Weller, on 11 August 1774 at St Anne's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, John Morris is of All Saints.¹
• Married Name: As of 11 August 1774, her married name was Morris.

Ann Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Morris was born on 5 October 1775 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Morris and Mary Boys.
• Baptism: Ann Morris was baptized on 2 November 1775 at Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

John Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: John Morris was born on 26 December 1776 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Morris and Mary Boys.
• Baptism: John Morris was baptized on 28 December 1776 at Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Burial*: John Morris was buried on 11 December 1778 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, son of John (infant.)²

Sarah Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Morris was born on 3 March 1780 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Morris and Mary Boys.
• Baptism: Sarah Morris was baptized on 29 March 1780 at Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Sarah Morris died in 1782 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• Burial*: Sarah Morris was buried on 4 April 1782 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, age 2 years.²

Joseph Morris

Parents:

• Birth*: Joseph Morris was born on 22 June 1752 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Joseph Morris and Sarah Weller.
• Baptism: Joseph Morris was baptized on 13 July 1752 at Westgate Chapel, Lewes, Sussex, England, father's occupation is butcher.¹
• Marriage License: Joseph Morris and Ann Shoosmith obtained a marriage licence on 17 December 1781 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Joseph junr bachelor age 26+ years tallowchandler of Lewes St Michael. Ann spinster age 19 years with consent of father Wm Shoosmith Laughton.²
• Marriage*: Joseph Morris married Ann Shoosmith, daughter of William Shoosmith, on 18 December 1781 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, Joseph is a bachelor of Lewes St Michael. Ann is of this parish.²
• Occupation*: Joseph Morris was a butcher.
• Anecdote: The will of William Shoosmith mentions four sons and seven daughters of Joseph and Ann Morris.
• (Witness) Will: Joseph Morris is mentioned in the will of William Shoosmith dated 17 November 1810 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Will*: Joseph Morris left a will made on 29 August 1826 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B: (PCC: PROB 11/1727.)³
• Death*: Joseph Morris died in November 1826 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, at age 74.
• Burial*: Joseph Morris was buried on 11 November 1826 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, age 74 years.⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 16 June 1827 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

Ann Shoosmith

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Shoosmith was born circa 1762 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of William Shoosmith.
• Marriage License: Ann Shoosmith and Joseph Morris obtained a marriage licence on 17 December 1781 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Joseph junr bachelor age 26+ years tallowchandler of Lewes St Michael. Ann spinster age 19 years with consent of father Wm Shoosmith Laughton.¹
• Married Name: As of 17 December 1781, her married name was Morris.
• Marriage*: Ann Shoosmith married Joseph Morris, son of Joseph Morris and Sarah Weller, on 18 December 1781 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, Joseph is a bachelor of Lewes St Michael. Ann is of this parish.¹
• Anecdote*: The will of William Shoosmith mentions four sons and seven daughters of Joseph and Ann Morris.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Shoosmith is mentioned in the will of William Shoosmith dated 17 November 1810 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.

John Hollibone

• Birth*: John Hollibone was born in 1773 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: John Hollibone married Elizabeth Manser on 10 March 1798 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: John Hollibone died in 1862 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.

Elizabeth Manser

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Manser married John Hollibone on 10 March 1798 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 10 March 1798, her married name was Hollibone.

Robert Hollibone

Parents:

• Birth*: Robert Hollibone was born in 1822 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Hollibone and Elizabeth Manser.
• Marriage*: Robert Hollibone married Harriet Honeysett in 1859 at Sussex, England.
• Will*: Robert Hollibone left a will made on 27 June 1867 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: This is the last Will and Testament of me Robert Hollibone made this Twenty Seventh day of June Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Seven as follows. I give devise and bequeath all my messuages lands and hereditaments and all my household furniture ready money securities for money. money received by Life Assurance, goods and chattels and all my real and personal estate and effects whatsoever and wheresoever unto my dear wife Harriett Hollibone her heirs executors administrators and assigns to and for their and her own absolute and benefit according to the nature and quality thereof respectively, subject only to the payment of my just debts funeral and testamentary expenses and the charges and expenses of proving and registering this my will. AND I appoint my said wife sole EXECUTRIX of this my will and hereby revoke all other wills. In witness whereof I have hereunder set my hand the day and year above written.... Robert Hollibone.... Signed published and acknowledges by the said Robert Hollibone as and for his last Will and Testament who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witness ....John Elliott....Thomas Golobed....Mill Land House, Herstmonceux....Gentlemen.
  Codicil I give and bequeath to Charles Hollibone son of Henry Hollibone of Hailsham or his Heirs after the death of my wife Harriett Holibone the double dwelling cottage and garden with two pieces or parcels of land thereto attached situate in Magham Down in the Parish of Hailsham in the County of Sussex ....Robert Hollibone .... signed published and acknowledged by the said Robert Hollibone as for his last Will and Testament who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses .... Henry Potter .... Naomi Rushman witnesses. Dated this 27^th day of May 1871.
  (Affidavit of due execution filed in the District of Lewes)
  Extracted by R D Wilkins December 2015 from file source ACC 5902/41/2 records of Messrs Blaker and Son Solicitors of Lewes located in the East Sussex Records Office, The Keep, Brighton.
  File includes further details of property / land transactions prior to date of will.
  On an admission document (presumably for Harriott) dated 18/6/1874 the land is described as .... All that piece of land situate at Magham Down in the Parish of Hailsham in the County of Sussex containing by admeasurements one rood more or less abutting to the last described tenement on the North to the old Turn Pike Road leading from Lewes to Battle on the South and South East to land late belonging to Richard Barratt on the East and to land granted to Ann Easton widow on the West.
  Another document dated 1880 states Cottage and 6 roods of land lying and being in Hailsham and formerly Bowdens in the manor of Gotham. A tax document dated 1880 values same at £180.
• Death*: Robert Hollibone died in 1873 at Sussex, England.