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Margaret (?)

• Birth*: Margaret (?) was born circa 1624 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Margaret (?) married Ralph Burroughs on 2 September 1652 at Wilmington, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: Margaret was a widow when she married Ralph BURROUGHS in 1652 and BARNEDEN was her married name. The 1662 Hearth Tax assessment mentions a William BARNDEN in Wilmington, probably a brother of Margaret's first husband. Also mentioned is Sam BARNDEN in Litlington. The list of East Sussex contributors to the relief of Irish Protestants in 1642 includes a John BARNDEN in Litlington who donated four pence.
• Married Name: As of 2 September 1652, her married name was Burroughs.
• Anecdote*: The East Blatchington parish records indicated that Ralph Burroughs and family were at Bishopstone at one time. Details from the parish records are:
  1.11.1653 bap. Ralph, son of Ralph Burrows
  18.4.1655 bap. Addam, son of Ralphe Burrows
  11.6.1657 bap. William, son of Ralph Burrows
  27.6.1659 bur. William, son of Ralph Burroughs died at Bishopstone
  11.7.1659 bur. Ralph and Adam, sons of Ralph Burrows now(?) of Bishopstone, buried in one grave common(?).
  23.9.1660 bap. Susanna, dau. of Ralph Burroughs
  21.2.1667 bap. Margaret, dau. of Ralph and Margaret Burroughs
  15.11.1669 bur. Margaret, dau. of Ralph Burroughs
  There were no Burrows before 1653 in East Blatchington but there may be more baptisms and burials after 1669.
• Death*: Margaret (?) died in 1703 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Margaret (?) was buried on 20 March 1703 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "widow, in 79th year of her age."¹

Richard Fleet

Parents:

• Birth: Richard Fleet was born in 1835 at Slindon, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Richard Fleet was baptized on 8 July 1835 at Slindon, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Francis Fleet and Charlotte Kindle.
• Marriage*: Richard Fleet married Jane Murrell, daughter of Philip Murrell and Charlotte Evans, in 1864 at Westhampnett, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Marriage: Richard Fleet witnessed the marriage of William George Buckran Marchant and Maria Murrell on 26 September 1865 at Slindon Chapel, Slindon House, Slindon, Sussex, England; in the Roman Catholic Church.³
• Occupation*: Richard Fleet was a general labourer on 3 April 1881.
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Richard Fleet and Jane Murrell lived at Walberton Green, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Richard Fleet died in 1885 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Elizabeth Kane

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Kane married George McKay, son of Duncan McKay and Ann Hall, after 1942 at Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
• Married Name: As of after 1942, her married name was McKay.

Mary Anne Knight

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Anne Knight was born in 1796 at High Ongar, Essex, England.¹
• Baptism*: Mary Anne Knight was baptized on 1 May 1796 at St Mary the Virgin, High Ongar, Essex, England.²
• She was the daughter of Joseph Knight and Elizabeth (?)
• Anecdote: One family tree in Ancestry has the parents of Mary Anne Knight as Joseph and Elizabeth Knight but this has not been verified.
• Marriage*: Mary Anne Knight married Thomas Day, son of Thomas Day and Mary Smith, on 12 October 1815 at Norton Mandeville, Essex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 12 October 1815, her married name was Day.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Mary Anne Knight and Thomas Day lived at Clap Gates, Willingale Doe, Essex, England^B.³
• Anecdote: Clapgate Cottages are located at 1 and 2 Silver Lane, Willingale and are now a listed building (List entry number: 1111254). The building is described as:
  Pair of cottages, formerly single farmhouse. Mid C17 and timber framed and plastered. Of 2 storeys with peg tile roof with gable at west end and half hipped at east. Tall thin crooked gable end stack at west end and off-centre large ridgeline stack, over probable former 'baffle entry'. Front has 2 gabled white boarded C20 enclosed porches and C19 casements with small panes. Interior: 2 late C18 corner cupboards and stopped chamfered timber framing. (https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1111254.)⁴
• Anecdote: There are two churches at Willingale: Willingale Doe and Willingale Spain. They are next to each other. The local legend says that a sister paid for one church to be built, and not to be out done, the other sister built a church next to it. They are called Doe and Spain, supposed to be the married names of the girls.
• Residence*: In 1851 Mary Anne Knight and Thomas Day lived at Clap Gates, Willingale Doe, Essex, England^B.¹
• Residence: In 1861 Mary Anne Knight and Thomas Day lived at 4 Nants Farm, Chipping Ongar, Essex, England.⁵
• Residence: In 1871 Mary Anne Knight and Thomas Day lived at Norton Lane, Norton Mandeville, Essex, England^B. Staying with them was Walter Day, age 27 years, grandson, pensioner, born Willingale Doe, Essex.⁶
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Mary Anne Knight lived at Cannon's Green, Fyfield, Essex, England^B.⁷
• Anecdote*: In the 1881 census, Mary Ann is a widow living at Cannon’s Green in Fyfield, Essex with daughter Eliza Monk and her husband John Monk.⁷
• Residence: On 5 April 1891 Mary Anne Knight and Eliza Day lived at Cannon's Green, Fyfield, Essex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: In the 1891 census Mary Ann is living at Cannon’s Green in Fyfield with her widowed daughter Eliza Monk (both on Parish Relief) and three female children boarders: Alice E. Griffiths age 8 years born Kent, Greenwich, and Beatrice and May Butt (9 & 6 years respectively) born Richmond, Surrey.
• Death*: Mary Anne Knight died on 13 March 1892 at Cannon's Green, Fyfield, Essex, England, at age 95. She died of natural decay, age 95 years.⁸

Eliza Cornell

Parents:

• Birth*: Eliza Cornell was born on 2 April 1814 at Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex, England^B.^1,2,3
• She was the daughter of George Cornell and Lydia Noake.
• Baptism: Eliza Cornell was baptized on 23 July 1815 at Independent, Hatfield Heath, Essex, England.³
• Marriage*: Eliza Cornell married Richard Green Griffiths, son of Richard Green and Sarah Ann Griffiths, on 22 November 1835 at Epping Upland All Saints, Epping, Essex, England^B, both of this parish. Witnesses: Thomas Clarke, Ann Chambers.^4,5
• Married Name: As of 22 November 1835, her married name was Griffiths.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Eliza Cornell and Richard Green Griffiths lived at Woodford, Essex, England, surname GRIFFIS.⁶
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Eliza Cornell and Richard Green Griffiths lived at 12 Swann Yard, Islington, Middlesex, England.¹
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Eliza Cornell and Richard Green Griffiths lived at 3 Albert Square, Islington, Middlesex, England.²
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Eliza Cornell and Richard Green Griffiths lived at 3 Albert Square, Islington, Middlesex, England.⁷
• Occupation: Eliza Cornell was a laundress on 2 April 1871.⁷
• Residence: On 17 September 1876 Eliza Cornell and Richard Green Griffiths lived at 3 Albert Square, Islington, Middlesex, England.
• (Witness) Death: Eliza Cornell witnessed the death of Richard Green Griffiths on 27 April 1879 at 3 Albert Square, Islington, London, England; He died of chronic bronchitis and rheumatism.⁸
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Eliza Cornell lived at 3 Albert Square, Islington, Middlesex, England, a widow, aged 66 years.⁹
• Occupation*: Eliza Cornell was a laundress on 3 April 1881.⁹
• Death*: Eliza Cornell died on 24 March 1887 at 4 Albert Street, Islington, Middlesex, England, at age 72. She died of heart disease and dropsy, age 72 years.¹⁰

Richard Griffiths

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Griffiths was born on 12 February 1838 at Chipping Ongar, Essex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Green Griffiths and Eliza Cornell.
• Occupation: Richard Griffiths was a page boy on 30 March 1851.²
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Richard Griffiths lived at 12 Swann Yard, Islington, Middlesex, England, with his parents and family.²
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Richard Griffiths lived at 3 Albert Square, Islington, Middlesex, England, with his parents.³
• Occupation*: Richard Griffiths was a cab driver on 7 April 1861.³

James Holden

Parents:

• Birth: James Holden was born in 1778 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: James Holden was baptized on 18 October 1778 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• (Witness) Will: James Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹

Susanna Cecilia Holden

Parents:

• Birth: Susanna Cecilia Holden was born in 1786 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Susanna Cecilia Holden was baptized on 27 January 1786 at Brighton St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• Marriage*: Susanna Cecilia Holden married Edward Cobby on 11 June 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.³
• Married Name: As of 11 June 1804, her married name was Cobby.
• (Witness) Will: Susanna Cecilia Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death*: Susanna Cecilia Holden died in 1854 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.

John Holden

Parents:

• Birth: John Holden was born in 1781 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Holden was baptized on 11 February 1781 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• (Witness) Will: John Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²

William Holden

Parents:

• Birth: William Holden was born in 1783 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Holden was baptized on 13 April 1783 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• Marriage*: William Holden married Frances Weller on 5 July 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: William Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³

Mary Anne Holden

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Anne Holden was born in 1789 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Anne Holden was baptized on 30 November 1789 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• Marriage*: Mary Anne Holden married James Bignell, son of William Bignell, on 25 December 1809 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of Brighton.²
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1809, her married name was Bignell.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Anne Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Occupation*: Mary Anne Holden was a laundress on 7 June 1841.⁴
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Mary Anne Holden and James Bignell lived at St John Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Mary Anne Holden lived at 123 Jermyn St, St James, Westminster, Middlesex, England, widow, age 75 years living with her son Henry Bignell (a licenced victualler) and family.⁵
• Death*: Mary Anne Holden died on 14 December 1861 at St James Square, Westminster, Middlesex, England, at age 72.
• Burial*: Mary Anne Holden was buried on 19 December 1861 at All Souls, Kensal Green, Middlesex, England.

Eliza Holden

Parents:

• Birth: Eliza Holden was born in 1792 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Eliza Holden was baptized on 8 January 1792 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• (Witness) Will: Eliza Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Eliza Holden married John Hughes on 25 December 1820 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of Brighton.³
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1820, her married name was Hughes.
• Death*: Eliza Holden died in 1852 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.

Thomas Holden

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Holden was born in 1794 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Thomas Holden was baptized on 27 March 1794 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• He was the son of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²

Edward Holden

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Holden was born in 1794 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Holden was baptized on 27 March 1794 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• He was the son of John Holden and Susanna Roofe.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Holden is mentioned in the will of John Holden dated 6 April 1813 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Edward Holden married Maria (?) circa 1830 at England.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Edward Holden and Maria (?) lived at 40 Great Russell St, Brighton, Sussex, England.³

Richard Wickens

Parents:

• Birth: Richard Wickens was born in 1792 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Richard Wickens was baptized on 18 November 1792 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname WICKENS.¹
• He was the son of Richard Wickens and Sarah Belchamber.
• Marriage*: Richard Wickens married Mary (?) circa 1830 from 1851 census for Keymer.
• Residence: In 1841 Richard Wickens and Mary (?) lived at Whitelands, Keymer, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Richard Wickens was an agricultural labourer in 1851.
• Residence*: In 1851 Richard Wickens and Mary (?) lived at Old Workhouse, Keymer, Sussex, England, together with Richard's brother Henry.
• Anecdote*: Possible burial at Keymer on 26 Mar 1869, "age 76 years."²

Sarah Wickens

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Wickens was born in 1795 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Sarah Wickens was baptized on 25 January 1795 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt WIGGINS.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wickens and Sarah Belchamber.
• Anecdote*: Candidates for Sarah's baptism are:
  1. At Lindfield All Saints on 24 Oct 1795 dau. of John Wickens and Mary.
  2. At Lewes St Thomas of Canterbury at Cliffe on 17 Feb 1793 (born 8 Jul 1792) dau. of William and Jenny Wickens.
  3. At Keymer St Cosmos & St Damian on 25 Jan 1795 dau. of Richard and Sarah Wiggins.
  The Lindfield baptism is accounted for by the marriage of Sarah Wicking in Lindfield in 1818. The witnesses are given as Jn.W. and My.W. who are likely her parents (John and Mary) which matches the baptism information.
  The 1851census says our Sarah Knight (nee Wickens) was born Keymer. The 1861 census says she was born Wivelsfield but the 1871 census says Keymer. The Wivelsfield one is not an option as no Sarah Wickens was baptised there, so Keymer is the correct one.
• Marriage*: Sarah Wickens married Frederick Knight, son of John Knight and Mary (?), on 21 January 1819 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Sarah is of this parish, Frederick is of Wivelsfield.²
• Married Name: As of 21 January 1819, her married name was Knight.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Sarah Wickens lived at Longridge Farm, Chailey, Sussex, England.³
• Anecdote: The 1871 census confirms Sarah's birthplace as Keymer, Sussex. She is a widow living with her daughter Sophia and family.³
• Death*: Sarah Wickens died on 20 March 1877 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, at age 82. "age 82 years."⁴

Henry Wickens

Parents:

• Birth: Henry Wickens was born in 1796 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Henry Wickens was baptized on 27 November 1796 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt WICKINGS.¹
• He was the son of Richard Wickens and Sarah Belchamber.
• Residence: In 1841 Henry Wickens lived at Whitelands, Keymer, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Henry is recorded as unmarried in the 1851 census.
• Residence*: In 1851 Henry Wickens lived at Old Workhouse, Keymer, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Henry Wickens was an agricultural labourer in 1851.

Martha Wickens

Parents:

• Birth: Martha Wickens was born in 1798 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Martha Wickens was baptized on 29 April 1798 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt WICKINGS.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Wickens and Sarah Belchamber.
• Marriage*: Martha Wickens married Thomas Richardson on 26 December 1827 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 26 December 1827, her married name was Richardson.
• Death*: Martha Wickens died circa 1863 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.

John Wickens

Parents:

• Birth: John Wickens was born in 1800 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Wickens was baptized on 23 March 1800 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt WICKINGS.¹
• He was the son of Richard Wickens and Sarah Belchamber.
• Anecdote: In the 1841 census there is a Jno Wicking age 41 years, tea dealer, at Cowfold. He appears to be living by himself. The 1851 census has his birthplace as Lindfield and he is living with his brother William and wife Harriet at Cowfold.^2,3
• Anecdote*: A John Wickens, age 42 years, was buried on 19 May 1842 at Hanover Chapel General Burial Ground (Independent), Brighton. His address was 21 Cumberland Place.⁴

James Wickens

Parents:

• Birth: James Wickens was born in 1802 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: James Wickens was baptized on 7 March 1802 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt WICKINGS.¹
• He was the son of Richard Wickens and Sarah Belchamber.
• Marriage*: James Wickens married Frances Stevens, daughter of James Stevens and Elizabeth Bailey, on 3 May 1824 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: James Wickens was a pork butcher on 13 February 1825.¹
• Marriage*: James Wickens married Emily Mellish on 7 August 1830 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, James a widower.²
• Occupation: James Wickens was a flyman on 24 June 1832.¹
• Occupation: James Wickens was a servant on 11 December 1833.¹

Peter Wickens

Parents:

• Birth: Peter Wickens was born in 1805 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Peter Wickens was baptized on 5 May 1805 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, surname spelt WICKENS.¹
• He was the son of Richard Wickens and Sarah Belchamber.
• Marriage*: Peter Wickens married Jane (?) circa 1840 at Sussex, England, from 1851 census for Uckfield, Sussex.
• Occupation: Peter Wickens was a toll gate keeper in 1851.
• Residence*: In 1851 Peter Wickens lived at Ringles Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: Peter Wickens was a toll gate keeper in 1861.
• Residence*: In 1861 Peter Wickens and Jane (?) lived at Dale Gate, Pyecombe, Sussex, England.
• Occupation: Peter Wickens was an agricultural labourer in 1871.
• Residence: In 1871 Peter Wickens and Jane (?) lived at Pyecombe St, Pyecombe, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Peter Wickens died in 1874 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B. Age 69 years.

John Wickens

Mark of John Wickens, 1794 (from marriage of daughter Jane).

Parents:

• Birth: John Wickens was born in 1732 at Streat, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Wickens was baptized on 2 July 1732 at Streat, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Wickens and Elizabeth Parker.
• Anecdote*: The best candidate for this John Wickens appears to be: John Wiggens baptised 2 July1732 at Streat, son of John Wiggens and Elizabeth Parker (married 1711 at Streat, both of Westmeston according to marriage licence). They have been shown here as his parents to assist with further research but the connection should be treated with caution.
  The will of John Wickens of Keymer, 1758 would appear to disprove the theory that John is an undocumented (i.e.no baptism found) son of John Wickens and Eliabeth Box married 1718 at Clayton (an assumption made in many trees), as the will only mentions a daughter Elizabeth.
  Update (16 May 2019): There is a burial for a John Wiggens on 20th July 1737 at Streat, Sussex, England (Family Search Reference GS Film Number 001067368, Digital Folder Number 004427648, Image Number 00050). However, it has been shown to be his father (refer his mother's will where son John is stll alive).
• (Witness) Will: John Wickens is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Parker dated 7 June 1751 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: John Wickens married Mary Cox, daughter of Thomas Cox and Mary White, on 29 July 1753 at Clayton, Sussex, England^B, John "of Keymer" and Mary "same", surname spelt WICKENS.^4,5
• Death*: John Wickens died in 1810 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Wickens was buried on 2 December 1810 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, aged 80 years.⁶