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     Mary Ann Smart was baptized on 26 July 1795 at St Mary, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Smart and Lucy Young.
Mary Ann Smart married Benjamin Packham on 20 January 1819 at St Michael, Lewes, Sussex, England.
As of 20 January 1819, her married name was Packham.
The 1851 census confirms that Benjamin's wife Mary Ann (nee Smart) was born at Eastbourne c1796.²
On 30 March 1851 Mary Ann Smart and Benjamin Packham lived at 2 Foundry Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.²

     Benjamin Packham was born circa 1792 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
Benjamin Packham married Mary Ann Smart, daughter of John Smart and Lucy Young, on 20 January 1819 at St Michael, Lewes, Sussex, England.
The 1851 census confirms that Benjamin's wife Mary Ann (nee Smart) was born at Eastbourne c1796.¹
Benjamin Packham was a carpenter on 30 March 1851.¹
On 30 March 1851 Benjamin Packham and Mary Ann Smart lived at 2 Foundry Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹

     Edmund Packham was baptized on 5 October 1823 at Brighton, Sussex, England. He was the son of Benjamin Packham and Mary Ann Smart.
Edmund Packham died on 28 January 1883 at Stone, Buckinghamshire, England, at age 59.¹
His estate was probated on 10 July 1883 at England Personal estate: £84 16s 4d.¹

     Mary Ann Packham was born circa 1827 at Brighton, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of Benjamin Packham and Mary Ann Smart.
Mary Ann Packham married Samuel Crowhurst Kenward on 25 May 1845 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
As of 25 May 1845, her married name was Kenward.
Mary Ann Packham died in 1866 at Brighton, Sussex, England.¹

     Samuel Crowhurst Kenward was born in 1814 at Fletching, Sussex, England.
Samuel Crowhurst Kenward married Mary Ann Packham, daughter of Benjamin Packham and Mary Ann Smart, on 25 May 1845 at Brighton, Sussex, England.
Samuel Crowhurst Kenward died on 3 November 1884 at 10 Hanover Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
His estate was probated on 27 November 1884 at Lewes, Sussex, England, Personal estate: £169 5s 7d.¹

     Thomas Young was baptized on 23 September 1753 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Samuel Young and Lucy Grayling.

     William Young was baptized on 23 September 1753 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Samuel Young and Lucy Grayling.

     Elizabeth Young was baptized on 2 October 1743 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Young and Lucy Grayling.
Elizabeth Young died in 1743 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.²
Elizabeth Young was buried on 10 October 1743 "daughter of Samuel and Lucy."²

     Christopher Young was baptized on 28 October 1741 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Samuel Young and Lucy Grayling.
Christopher Young died in 1762 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.²
Christopher Young was buried on 26 April 1762 at Beddingham, Sussex, England, "son of Samuel and Lucy."²

     Muriel Devenish was born on 29 June 1891 at Northam, Western Australia, Australia.
Muriel Devenish married Herbert Henry Hoare, son of James George Hoare and Clara Jesson, on 22 January 1913 at Western Australia, Australia.
As of 22 January 1913, her married name was Hoare.
Muriel Devenish died on 29 June 1974 at Western Australia, Australia, at age 83.

     Raymond Walter Chester was born on 30 November 1887 at Guildford, Western Australia, Australia.
Raymond Walter Chester married Rhoda Jesson Hoare, daughter of James George Hoare and Clara Jesson, on 9 December 1916 at Western Australia, Australia.
Raymond Walter Chester died on 21 December 1963 at Western Australia, Australia, at age 76.

     Emmeline Annie Wilkes was born in 1890 at Kinson, Dorset, England.
Emmeline Annie Wilkes married Harold Leslie James Hoare, son of James George Hoare and Clara Jesson, on 17 May 1916 at Bruce Rock, Western Australia, Australia.
As of 17 May 1916, her married name was Hoare.
Emmeline Annie Wilkes died on 5 September 1981 at Western Australia, Australia.

     Gladys Lydia Lytton was born in 1904 at Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Gladys Lydia Lytton married Aubrey George Fortescue Hoare, son of James George Hoare and Clara Jesson, in 1925 at Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
As of 1925, her married name was Hoare.
Gladys Lydia Lytton died on 23 April 1969 at Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

     Elizabeth Edna Norman was born in 1901 at Boulder, Western Australia, Australia.
Elizabeth Edna Norman married Lancelot Arthur Harrison Hoare, son of James George Hoare and Clara Jesson, on 26 March 1927 at Burran Rock, Western Australia, Australia.
As of 26 March 1927, her married name was Hoare.
Elizabeth Edna Norman died on 18 November 1988 at Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

     John Bell was born on 27 December 1892 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
John Bell married Effie Coota May Hoare, daughter of James George Hoare and Clara Jesson, in 1927 at Australia.
John Bell died on 18 August 1944 at Guildford, Western Australia, Australia, at age 51.

     Frank Smoker was born on 21 October 1882 at Stirling, South Australia, Australia.
Frank Smoker married Effie Coota May Hoare, daughter of James George Hoare and Clara Jesson, in 1956 at Australia.
Frank Smoker died on 16 August 1961 at Maddington, Western Australia, Australia, at age 78.

     John Rooker died circa 2006 at United States.

     John Young was born circa 1665 at Beddingham, Sussex, England. He was the son of Samuel Young.
This John Young is the son mentioned in the will of Samuel Young of Beddingham (proved 1689). The will leaves him property in Ashburnham which supports the marriage to Mary Chamber as being the correct one (where he is mentioned as being "of Ashburnham"). John and Mary's first two children were baptised in Ashburnham but the remainder of the children were baptised in Denton, a small village next to South Heighton where his sister Elizabeth lived after her marriage to William Hollands. It is interesting to note that Elizabeth died in 1696 and was buried at Beddingham (where she grew up), along with their son John who had died in 1694. John Young's will of 1719 (see below) confirms these connections.
John Young is mentioned in the will of Samuel Young dated 26 September 1689 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.¹
John Young married Mary Chambers, daughter of James Chambers and Mary Beane, on 22 December 1702 at Seaford, Sussex, England, John Young of Ashburnham; Mary Chamber of this parish.²
John Young's will of 1719 indicates that he held the manor of Runtington. A map of the manor is listed at The National Archives as being held by the East Sussex Record Office "AMS5711 Map of John Young's manor of Runtington, Heathfield, by Thomas Wood, 1709."
John Young was a mercer in 1719.³
John Young left a will made on 26 October 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.³
Testator: John Young of Meeching alias Newhaven, mercer
Eldest son John, already provided for, 12 pounds.
To Brother Samuel Young of Beddingham and brother-in-law James Chambers of Seaford [as trustees], copyhold messuage in Meeching in which I now dwell, holden of the manor of Meeching, surrendered to the use of this will, and all freehold messuages, etc in Meeching in occupation of Thomas Elphick, and also the ferrey called Newhaven ferrey and one called Stock ferrey lying in Piddinghoe, all last mentioned messuages, ferreys etc purchased of William Lane.
Freehold farm in parish of Heathfield called Runtington in occupation of Edward Bradford together with the manor and all other privelges, rights, members etc. belonging to the said farm and manor, all which said estate both copyhold and freehold to be sold after my decease by said two brothers jointly with money arising used first to discharge debts, funeral expences etc. and remainder together with money from sale of goods & personal estate etc., the rents, credits, etc to be paid out by said brothers and my friends Anthony Stokes of Beddingham, Clerk, and Samuel Duplock of Mayfield, yeoman (together to be trustees and overseers) amongst my six other children Mary, Anne, Elizabeth, Samuel, Thomas and Sarah that each have sufficient maintenance & education till married or age 21 years out of interest of said money expending none of the Principal without necessity and as each attain the said age or marry he or she shall have an equal share of the said money.
Daughter Mary sole executrix, with assistance of said brothers and friends etc.
Signed and sealed John Young
Witnesses: Edwd Polhill, Nicholas Young, Ezek. Bristed
Proved 23 November 1719, Mary Young executrix.
(Abstract by Geoffrey Barber, Sep 2017)
The will suggests that John Young was a widower as his wife is not mentioned.
John Young died in November 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.
John Young was buried on 8 November 1719 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England, “Mr. of Newhaven”.⁴
His estate was probated on 23 November 1719 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

     Mary Chambers was born on 27 July 1677 at Denton, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Chambers and Mary Beane.
Mary Chambers was baptized on 2 October 1677 at St Leonard, Denton, Sussex, England.¹
Mary Chambers married John Young, son of Samuel Young, on 22 December 1702 at Seaford, Sussex, England, John Young of Ashburnham; Mary Chamber of this parish.²
As of 22 December 1702, her married name was Young.
Mary Chambers died circa 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.

     Mary Young was baptized on 17 November 1703 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Young and Mary Chambers.
Mary Young is mentioned in the will of John Young dated 26 October 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.²

     John Young was baptized on 12 April 1705 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England. He was the son of John Young and Mary Chambers.
John Young is mentioned in the will of John Young dated 26 October 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.¹
John Young and Elizabeth Sands obtained a marriage licence on 20 April 1729 at South Malling Peculiar, Sussex, England, John Young, gent, of Mayfield; Elizabeth of Mayfield.²
John Young married Elizabeth Sands on 23 April 1729 at Heathfield, Sussex, England, both of Mayfield.²
Samuel Young (1700-1754) made a will in 1753 which mentions his cousin John Young of Mayfield to whom he leaves custody and edcation of his only daughter Elizabeth. This John Young is likely to be that person as it would be his closest cousin of that name.³
John Young is mentioned in the will of Samuel Young dated 4 August 1753 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.³

     Anne Young was baptized on 13 September 1706 at Denton, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Young and Mary Chambers.
Anne Young is mentioned in the will of John Young dated 26 October 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.¹

     Elizabeth Young was baptized on 21 November 1707 at Denton, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Young and Mary Chambers.
Elizabeth Young is mentioned in the will of John Young dated 26 October 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.¹

     Thomas Young was baptized on 8 November 1711 at Denton, Sussex, England. He was the son of John Young and Mary Chambers.
Thomas Young is mentioned in the will of John Young dated 26 October 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.¹

     Sarah Young was baptized on 21 February 1713/14 at Denton, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Young and Mary Chambers.
Sarah Young died in September 1714 at Denton, Sussex, England.
Sarah Young was buried on 23 September 1714 at St Leonard, Denton, Sussex, England, "daughter of John and Mary."¹

     Sarah Young was baptized on 26 September 1718 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Young and Mary Chambers.
Sarah Young is mentioned in the will of John Young dated 26 October 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.²

     Samuel Young was born in 1624 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.
Samuel Young was baptized on 6 June 1624 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Christopher Young and Margery (?)
A Samuel Younge [sic] is recorded at Beddingham for the 1662 Hearth Tax assessment.²
Samuel Young married Ann Peckham on 3 August 1665 at Little Horsted, Sussex, England, Ann is a widow of Framfield and Samuel is of Beddingham.³
The marriage of Samuel Young to the widow Ann Peckham may be a second marriage for Samuel The only possible first marriage in the SFHG Marriage Index is:
Samuel Young and Mary Reeve on 14 Jun 1659 at Wartling.
However, this cannot be accepted with any confidence at this stage.³
Samuel's will of 1689 indicates that he held the manor of Runtington and farm at Maynard's Green, Heathfield. The Runtington manor farmhouse is a grade II listed property (List entry no: 1194340), Nearby is a public house called the Runt-in-Tun. There are no surviving manorial records according to the National Archives' Manorial Documents Register.
Samuel Young left a will made on 26 September 1689 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.⁴
Testator: Samuel Young of Beddingham, yeoman
To the poor of Beddingham, 20 shillings
Nicholas Young, my disobedient son, annuity of 10 pounds for the term of his life.
Elizabeth, now wife of William Holland, another of my disobedient children, 20 pounds.
Anne Young, my younger daughter 200 pounds, or 100 pounds if she marries not to the good liking of the overseers.
Sons Samuel Young and John Young residue of estate and joint executors.
Loving sons-in-law William Ridge of Iford and John Cruttenden of Lewes, Richard Barnard of Hamsey and Samuel Duplock of Wadhurst overseers.
Son Samuel Young & heirs all freehold and copyhold property in Beddingham & for want of such issue, same is left to son John Young.
Messuages, land & woodlands in Ashburnham now in occupation of John Ticehurst(?) left to son John Young & heirs. Also lands, etc in Dallington in occupation of Richard Vigor(?)
And all that the mannor of Runtington ….. ????
And all that lying in Heathfield in the occupation of John Sevenoaks ….
Signed and sealed Samull Younge
Witnesses: Ben White, John Cruttenden, (?)
Proved 16th October 1689, Samuel Young executor.
(Abstract by Geoffrey Barber, Sep 2017.)
Samuel Young died in September 1689 at Beddingham, Sussex, England, at age 65.
Samuel Young was buried on 28 September 1689 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.⁵
His estate was probated on 16 October 1689 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

     Ann Peckham married Samuel Young, son of Christopher Young and Margery (?), on 3 August 1665 at Little Horsted, Sussex, England, Ann is a widow of Framfield and Samuel is of Beddingham.¹
As of 3 August 1665, her married name was Young.
The marriage of Samuel Young to the widow Ann Peckham may be a second marriage for Samuel The only possible first marriage in the SFHG Marriage Index is:
Samuel Young and Mary Reeve on 14 Jun 1659 at Wartling.
However, this cannot be accepted with any confidence at this stage.¹
Ann Peckham died before 1689 at Sussex, England. (not mentioned in husband's will of 26 Sep 1689.)²

     Nicholas Young was born circa 1655 at Beddingham, Sussex, England. He was the son of Samuel Young.
Nicholas Young and Alice Clarke obtained a marriage licence on 23 September 1688 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Beddingham.¹
Nicholas Young is mentioned in the will of Samuel Young dated 26 September 1689 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.²
Nicholas Young is mentioned in the will of John Young dated 26 October 1719 at Newhaven, Sussex, England.³
Nicholas Young died in 1732 at Beddingham, Sussex, England.
Nicholas Young was buried on 17 November 1732 at St Andrew, Beddingham, Sussex, England.⁴