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William Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: William Farmer was born circa 1510 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Edward Farmer and Margaret (?)
• (Witness) Admon: William Farmer witnessed the admon of Bartholomew Farmer dated 1558 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Occupation*: William Farmer was a trugger. in 1558.¹
• (Witness) Admon: William Farmer witnessed the admon of George Farmer dated 20 March 1558 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Margaret Woodgatt

• Marriage*: Margaret Woodgatt married Thomas Farmer on 22 April 1543 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Margaret is "of Penshurst". Surname probably meant to be WOODGATE.¹
• Married Name: As of 22 April 1543, her married name was Farmer.
• Anecdote*: There are two possible marriages at Rotherfield St Denys for Thomas Farmer and Margaret:
  1) 22 Apr 1543 Thomas Farmer and Margaret Woodgatt of Penshurst
  2) 5 May 1550 Thomas Farmor and Margaret Scot
  The other Thomas Farmer is considered to be the one referred to as "Thomas Farmer at Merke" [Mark Cross] who was buried in April 1591 at Rotherfield.
  The earlier marriage is considered correct because the manorial court held 12 Dec 1558 mentions sons John and Daniel, and John was baptised in 1547 before the second marriage in 1550. So the earlier marriage must apply to this family.
• (Witness) Will: Margaret Woodgatt is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 10 August 1558 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Anecdote: Margaret Woodgatt was a witness: At the Rotherfield manor court held 12 Dec 1558:
  At this court it is known that Thomas Fermor since last court surrendered into the lord’s hand by acceptance of George Maynard, deputy bedell in presence of John Fermor & Stephen Chintinge a cottage & 15 acres land upon Rotherfield Hill of assart, viz. to use of Margaret Fermor wife of the said Thomas for the term of her life to ….? From that person to John Fermor son of Thomas & his heirs under condition however that the said Margaret does not claim or sell any title, marriage dowry or jointure or other way ….? whatsoever after the age of 21 years of Daniel Farmer son of the said Thomas which the lord etc. fine 20d.³

Daniel Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Daniel Farmer was born circa 1552 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Farmer and Margaret Woodgatt.
• (Witness) Will: Daniel Farmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Farmer dated 10 August 1558 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Anecdote: Daniel Farmer was a witness: At the Rotherfield manor court held 12 Dec 1558:
  At this court it is known that Thomas Fermor since last court surrendered into the lord’s hand by acceptance of George Maynard, deputy bedell in presence of John Fermor & Stephen Chintinge a cottage & 15 acres land upon Rotherfield Hill of assart, viz. to use of Margaret Fermor wife of the said Thomas for the term of her life to ….? From that person to John Fermor son of Thomas & his heirs under condition however that the said Margaret does not claim or sell any title, marriage dowry or jointure or other way ….? whatsoever after the age of 21 years of Daniel Farmer son of the said Thomas which the lord etc. fine 20d.²
• Marriage*: Daniel Farmer married Isabell (?) circa 1575 at England.
• Will*: Daniel Farmer left a will made on 19 May 1621 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: In the name of God Amen The xixth daye of Maye 1621 I Daniell Farmer of Retherfeild in the Countye of Sussex yeoman beinge sicke in bodye but of good and perfect memorye thanks be given unto God therefore doe ordaine and make this my last will and testament in manner and forme followinge ffirst I bequeathe my soule unto Allmightie God my maker trusting to be saved in and through my Saviour Jesus Christ by faith in him and noe other meanes and my bodie to the earth from whence it was taken and to be buried in some convenient place where it shall please my Executrix concerninge the disposinge of my lands Item my will and meaninge is that Isabell my wife shall have the same wth all profitts thereunto belonging duringe her
  naturall life and after the deceasse of Isabell my said wife my will and meaninge is that Elizabeth my daughter shall have the said lands to her and her heires and for wante of heires of her body then I give the said lands unto Alexander ffarmer of Retherfeild gent and to his heires forever under the Condicons followinge Viz my will and meaninge is that he shall paye unto Danyell ffarmer sonne of Joseph ffarmer my cosen threescore pounds of lawfull money of England wthin one moneth nexte after the time that the land shall descend unto him And unto George ffarmer brother of the said Danyell tenn pounds of lawfull money of England to be paid unto him at the said tyme and unto Dorothie ffarmer sister unto the said Daniell and George ffive pounds of lawfull money of England Item my will and further meaning is that my Cosen Alexander ffarmer shall pay unto John Wood of Eastgrinsteed twenty pounds of lawfull money of England And my further will and meaninge is that yf my daughter Elizabeth shalbe disposed to give unto her freinds twentye pounds amonge them then I further will that my said Cozen Alexander ffarmer shall pay the same at such time as before is expressed Item I give unto Elizabeth Hills my daughter Twenty pounds remayninge in the hands of Thomas Newnham of Mayfeild the wch said twentye pounds my will and meaninge is shall remaine in the hands of my Overseers hereafter named (if they cann receive it) to be putt out to the use of my said daughter and the profitt thereof arisinge to be paid unto my said daughter at such times as thinke fitt Item I give unto Isabell Grinsted my servant five shillings of lawfull money of England Item I give unto Isabell my Wife all my goods houshould stuffe Cattles and Chattles not before bequeathed whom I make my sole and onely executrix of my last will and testament And I doe ordaine and make my welbeloved freinds Thomas Burges of Retherfeild and John Savage of Mayfeild my Overseers to this my said last will and testament And I doe appointe my said Executrix to allowe unto them for their paines and Charges that which they shall lay out In wittnes whereof I hereunto sett my and seale Wittnesses hereunto Thomas Burges Jon Savage Robte ffisher his marke
  Probate : 10th July 1621 to Isabell Farmer relict and executrix
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 24th February 2017 for Geoffrey Barber.)
• Death*: Daniel Farmer died in May 1621 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Daniel Farmer was buried on 22 May 1621 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴

William Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: William Farmer was born circa 1550 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B; No proof that William is part of this family - just conjecture.
• He was the son of Thomas Farmer and Margaret Woodgatt.
• Death*: William Farmer died in 1551 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Farmer was buried on 20 August 1551 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas."¹

Agnes Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Agnes Farmer was baptized on 4 August 1549 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.

Joan Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Farmer was baptized on 9 July 1543 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.
• Death*: Joan Farmer died in 1555 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joan Farmer was buried on 29 March 1555 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas."²

Thomas Farmer

• Birth*: Thomas Farmer was born circa 1520 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Farmer married Agnes Payne on 3 August 1542 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Agnes Payne of Grinstead.¹
• Anecdote*: This is yet another Thomas Farmer family having children between 1540-1560 and so far this Thomas Farmer is unplaced in a family tree. All the children baptised or buried as either the son or daughter of a Thomas and so far unplaced in trees are listed here - they do not all belong to this family! They are kept here as a parking place so they can be sorted out as information comes to hand.

Agnes Payne

• Birth*: Agnes Payne was born circa 1520 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Agnes Payne married Thomas Farmer on 3 August 1542 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Agnes Payne of Grinstead.¹
• Married Name: As of 3 August 1542, her married name was Farmer.

Julian Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Julian Farmer was baptized on 14 September 1544 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, FARMOR.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.

William Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Farmer was baptized on 1 July 1547 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, FERMOR.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.
• Death*: William Farmer died in 1551 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Farmer was buried on 20 August 1551 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas."²

Joan Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Farmer was baptized on 8 April 1545 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, FERMOR.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.

Bridget Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Bridget Farmer was baptized on 12 July 1551 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, FARMOR.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.

Philip Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Philip Farmer was baptized on 27 April 1546 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, FARMOR.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.

William Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Farmer was baptized on 23 November 1544 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, FARMOR.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.

Joan Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Farmer was baptized on 6 April 1546 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, FARMER.¹
• Death*: Joan Farmer died on 6 April 1546 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joan Farmer was buried on 6 April 1546 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas."²
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.

Elizabeth Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Farmer was baptized on 17 September 1549 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, FARMANN - may/may not be a FARMER.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.

Mary Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Farmer was born circa 1551 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Mary Farmer died in 1551 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.
• Burial*: Mary Farmer was buried on 20 August 1551 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas."¹

Gillian Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Gillian Farmer was born circa 1555 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Farmer and Agnes Payne.
• Death*: Gillian Farmer died in 1575 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Gillian Farmer was buried on 20 December 1575 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Thomas."¹

Alice (?)

• Birth*: Alice (?) was born circa 1565 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Alice (?) married Edward A'Downe, son of William A'Downe and Eleanor Saxbyes, circa 1587 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1587, her married name was A'Downe.
• Death*: Alice (?) died after 1625 at England.
• (Witness) Admon: Alice (?) witnessed the admon of Edward A'Downe dated 24 September 1625; Edward DOWNE, (ESRO: PBT 1/3/5/221C.)¹

Isabell (?)

• Birth*: Isabell (?) was born circa 1560 at England.
• Marriage*: Isabell (?) married Daniel Farmer, son of Thomas Farmer and Margaret Woodgatt, circa 1575 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1575, her married name was Farmer.
• (Witness) Will: Isabell (?) is mentioned in the will of Daniel Farmer dated 19 May 1621 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage License*: Isabell (?) and Robert Lucas obtained a marriage licence on 27 October 1621 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Robert a yeoman of Chiddingly; Isabell a widow of Rotherfield.²
• Married Name: As of 27 October 1621, her married name was Lucas.
• Marriage: Isabell (?) married Robert Lucas on 30 October 1621 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, Isabel widow.²

Elizabeth Farmer

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Farmer was born circa 1577 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Daniel Farmer and Isabell (?)
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Farmer married Edward Hill on 23 June 1597 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Edward HILLES.¹
• Married Name: As of 23 June 1597, her married name was Hill.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Farmer is mentioned in the will of Daniel Farmer dated 19 May 1621 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Edward Hill

• Marriage*: Edward Hill married Elizabeth Farmer, daughter of Daniel Farmer and Isabell (?), on 23 June 1597 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Edward HILLES.¹

Robert Lucas

• Marriage License*: Robert Lucas and Isabell (?) obtained a marriage licence on 27 October 1621 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Robert a yeoman of Chiddingly; Isabell a widow of Rotherfield.¹
• Marriage: Robert Lucas married Isabell (?) on 30 October 1621 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, Isabel widow.¹

Patrick Connolly

• Marriage*: Patrick Connolly married Eliza Frances Jeannie Myers, daughter of Thomas Myers and Sarah Mariah Holden, circa 1878 at New South Wales, Australia.
• Death*: Patrick Connolly died after 1916.

Una Connolly

Parents:

• Birth*: Una Connolly was born circa 1890 at New South Wales, Australia.
• She was the daughter of Patrick Connolly and Eliza Frances Jeannie Myers.

Alice Gunn

Parents:

• Birth*: Alice Gunn was born in 1777 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Nathaniel Gunn and Hannah Smith.
• Death*: Alice Gunn died in 1838 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.

Mary Gunn

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Gunn was born in 1780 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Nathaniel Gunn and Hannah Smith.

John Gunn

Parents:

• Birth*: John Gunn was born in 1782 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Nathaniel Gunn and Hannah Smith.
• Marriage*: John Gunn married Phyllis Gates on 17 September 1809 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: John Gunn died in 1829 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Gunn was buried on 17 July 1829 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.