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Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Breach was born on 6 December 1828 at Falmer, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.
• Baptism: Thomas Breach was baptized on 4 January 1829 at Falmer, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Breach was born circa 1829 at Falmer, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.

John Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 5 June 1831 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.
• Marriage*: John Breach married Harriet Tomsett, daughter of John Tomsett and Susanna (?), on 17 November 1860 at Sussex, England, Confirms father's name Edward Breach.²
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 John Breach and Harriet Tomsett lived at Malt House, Hamsey, Sussex, England.³

Joseph Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Breach was baptized on 25 December 1833 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.
• Death*: Joseph Breach died in 1857 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joseph Breach was buried on 8 February 1857 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, "age 23 years."²

Eliza Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Eliza Breach was baptized on 8 May 1836 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.

Edward Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Breach was baptized on 30 June 1839 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.
• Marriage*: Edward Breach married Mahala Tomsett, daughter of John Tomsett and Susanna (?), in 1866 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.²

William Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Breach was baptized on 21 September 1823 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.
• Death*: William Breach died in 1844 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Breach was buried on 2 January 1844 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, "20 years."²

Jonas Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jonas Breach was baptized on 6 March 1842 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.
• Marriage*: Jonas Breach married Amelia Frances Osmond in 1879 at Kingston, Surrey, England.²
• Residence*: On 2 April 1911 Jonas Breach and Amelia Frances Osmond lived at Barcombe, Sussex, England^B, two children but both deceased.³
• Death*: Jonas Breach died in 1917 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Jane Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Breach was baptized on 28 October 1821 at St Mary's, Barcombe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Breach and Sarah Diplock.

Elizabeth Sergeant

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Sergeant married William Breach, son of John Breach and Mary Moor, on 3 January 1764 at Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 3 January 1764, her married name was Breach.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Sergeant was buried on 11 December 1775 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Elizabeth Sergeant died in 1775 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.

Charlotte Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charlotte Breach was baptized on 11 December 1775 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Breach and Elizabeth Sergeant.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Charlotte Breach lived at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, 60 years of age, a spinster living with sister Mary, also a spinster and 70 years of age.²
• Will*: Charlotte Breach left a will made on 18 September 1848 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Charlotte Breach, 1852, of Hastings
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/84/166)
  www.Familysearch.org (Film 1886237, Image 224)
  Made: 18 Sep 1848
  Proved: 15 May 1852
  The Last Will of Charlotte Breach spinster of the Town and Port of Hastings in the County of Sussex made this eighteenth day of September One thousand eight hundred and forty eight. Whereas I Charlotte Breach aforesaid do appoint Sarah White and Elizabeth Pitter my Executrixs, who shall at my demise cause the whole of my Goods and Chattles to be sold, except such as are herein after mentioned, And from the produce of such sale, together with such monies as may be in my possession or out on interest, pay my funeral expenses as well as all just debts and should there then remain sufficient money My Executrixs afore named shall cause a Head, Foot and Body stone to be erected over my grave in the Church Yard of All Saints Hastings and cause my Body to be entered in the same grave as my sister now lying there. The Head stone shall have inserted thereon my sisters name & together with my own name. And after such expense shall be defrayed should a further sum remain My Executrixs shall also cause a Head foot and Body stone to be placed over the grave of my Brother George Breach and his wife now lying in Halton Church Yard in the parish of St Clement Hastings. I also bequeath to my Executrixs viz Sarah White a Mahogany Sofa and to Elizabeth Pitter my best Cloake now in my possession. And in consideration should any goods remain not necessary to be sold to pay the expenses above named my Executrixs shall dispose of them as follows. viz To
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  In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year first hereinbefore named
  Signed Charlotte Breach
  Signed Sealed and delivered
  In the presence of Sarah White Elizabeth Pitter
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, February 2018.)
• Death*: Charlotte Breach died on 2 May 1852 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B, at age 76.
• Burial*: Charlotte Breach was buried on 8 May 1852 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "76 years."⁴
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 15 May 1852 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value: under £100.^3,5

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 16 December 1766 at St Peter's, Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Breach and Elizabeth Sergeant.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Mary Breach lived at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, 70 years of age, a spinster living with sister Charlotte, also a spinster and 60 years of age.²
• Death*: Mary Breach died in 1845 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: Possible burial 1 Apr 1845 at All Saints Hastings, age 79 years.³
• Burial*: Mary Breach was buried on 1 April 1845 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "79 years."³
• (Witness) Will: Mary Breach is mentioned in the will of Charlotte Breach dated 18 September 1848 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.⁴

James Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Breach was baptized on 21 September 1771 at St Peter's, Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Breach and Elizabeth Sergeant.

Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge was baptized on 12 April 1751 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Eldridge and Mary Hook.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge married John Breach, son of John Breach and Mary Sarjeant, on 4 November 1772 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 4 November 1772, her married name was Breach.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 22 April 1818 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Death*: Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge died in 1832 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge was buried on 15 June 1832 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "86 years old."⁵

Mark Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mark Breach was baptized on 13 December 1778 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge.
• (Witness) Will: Mark Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 22 April 1818 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: Mark Breach died in 1863 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mark Breach was buried on 27 July 1863 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "84 years."⁴

William Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Breach was baptized on 19 November 1775 at St Mary the Virgin, Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge.
• Marriage*: William Breach married Elizabeth Chatfield on 6 July 1797 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, William of St Clement, Hastings.²
• (Witness) Will: William Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 22 April 1818 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Marriage: William Breach married Mary Archibald on 5 June 1823 at Ore, Sussex, England^B, William of Hastings St Clements; Mary of Hastings St Mary in the Castle.²
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 William Breach and Mary Archibald lived at St Clements, Hastings, Sussex, England, Note: name is Mary, not May. Living with daughter Sarah 25 years (rounded down), Fanny, Maria and Charles.⁵
• Will*: William Breach left a will made on 4 September 1850 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Breach, Fishmonger of Hastings, 1855
  (TNA: PCC Prob 11/2207/285)
  Made: 24 September 1850
  Codicil: 28 July 1852
  Proved: 7 March 1855
  This is the last Will and Testament of William Breach of Hastings in the County of Sussex Fishmonger First I direct the executors to this my Will to pay all my just debts funeral and testa[-]mentary expences after which I give devise & bequeath as follows To my son James Breach the house & premises he now occupies in Bourne Street subject to a mortgage of one hundred and fifty pounds thereon and which sum of one hundred and fifty pounds he shall be liable to Also one third part or share of the Boat or Lugger called the ame Also one floor of the net shop under the East Cliff And to my son Mark Breach the one other floor of the before mentioned net shop under the East Cliff To my son Charles Breach I give devise & bequeath one quarter part or share of the boat or lugger three sisters whereof Mark Swaine is at present part Owner and Master also the Net Shop near the Pier Shop To my son William Breach I give devise and bequeath the shop near or close to the Queens Head Inn in the Fishmarket To my daughter Sarah Breach I give devise & bequeath the build[-]ing near the lighthouse and now partly occupied by William S Shoemaker To my two daughters Frances Louisa Breach and Maria Love Breach I give devise & bequeath in equal moietys all my share & interest in the house and premises No 13 Russell Street in the Parish of Saint Marys in the Castle together with my share of the furniture books plate pictures linen & as may be in the aforesaid house at the time of decease also the sum of twenty five pounds in money to the said Frances Louisa Breach and also twenty five pounds in money to the said Maria Love Breach And to my son William Breach I give devise & bequeath one floor of the last net shop built by me under the East Cliff and to my son Charles Breach I give the ^one^ other floor of the aforesaid net shop I also further give devise unto my son William Breach one quarter part or share of the boat or lugger Free trade and to my son Charles Breach the one other quarter part of share of the said boat or lugger Free Trade And I further give devise and bequeath unto my four sons James Breach William Breach Mark Breach and Charles Breach all my nets and ropes lines and other ropes and things belonging to me such nets ropes lines &c to be fairly divided into four lots such lots to be respectively numbered 1.2.3.4 tickets corresponding with such numbers to be placed in a bag and to be drawn for by seniority And after all these several and individual bequests hereinbefore mentioned I hereby give devise and bequeath unto my sons James Breach William Breach Mark Breach and Charles Breach and to my daughter11 Sic Sarah Breach Frances Louisa Breach and Maria Love Breach their heirs or assigns share & share alike All the residue of my real and personal estate of whatso[-]ever kind houses lands hereditaments and premises boats money in the funds cash in the house and at the bankers book debts notes of hand furniture plate linen pictures or any other kind of property not hereinbefore mentioned and bequeathed and do fur[-]ther direct that my son James Breach be not charged with any rent for the house & premises in Bourne Street up to the time of my decease The note of hand for one hundred pounds given me by Richard Woodward Tonkin of Newlyn and my son Mark Breach I hereby direct that my son Mark Breach be only charged with one half part of such sum as may be due on the same the other remaining half part of such sum as may be due thereon to be recovered of the said Richard Woodward Tonkin and I further direct that any amount which may be due at the time of my decease on the note of hand given to Francis Tapley of London shall be deducted from the share of my son Mark Breach to him & arising from his pro[-]portion of the residuary bequest of my real and personal estate And I do hereby appoint Henry Thwaites of HastingWilliam Breach Butcher and Bofrett Breeds of Hastings Hatter Executors to this my last will and Testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty fourth day of September one thousand eight hun[-]dred and fifty – William Breach – Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Breach the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses – Samuel Stace – Stephen Thwaites //
  And I do hereby further direct that all my nets cut ropes lines and other ropes and things shall be divided agreeable to my Will (and to which this is a Codicil) at the conclusion of the first herring or mackarel voyage after my decease as the case may happen In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this twenty fourth day of September one thousand eight hundred & fifty – Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Breach the testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the pre[-]sence of us who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses – Samuel Stace – Stephen Thwaites
  I do hereby further direct and do hereby give and bequeath unto my daughter Frances Louisa Breach (notwithstanding any thing the Will may contain to the contrary) all my half part or share of the Cutch22 Cutch is bark from the Acacia Catechu, used to produce a brown dye used in tanning and for preserving fishing nets and sails. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechu business in which I am concerned with Boyfrett Breeds together with such share of stock and profits as may be in his hands at the time of my decease witness my hand and seal this twenty eighth day of July 1852 – Wm Breach – Signed sealed published and declared by the said William Breach the Testator in the presence of us who his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses – James Winter – William Palmer
  Probate: London, 7^th March 1855 by the oath of Boyfrett Breeds. Power reserved re Henry Thwaites.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 20^th November 2020 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 William Breach lived at 4 Commercial Rd, Hastings, Sussex, England, 76 years, a widower living with daughters Frances and Maria.⁷
• Occupation*: William Breach was a fishmonger employing six men. on 30 March 1851.⁷
• Death*: William Breach died in 1854 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Breach was buried on 11 December 1854 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "80 years old."⁸
• Probate: His estate was probated on 7 March 1855 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.⁶

James Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Breach was baptized on 19 November 1781 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge.
• Marriage*: James Breach married Elizabeth (?) circa 1805 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: James Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 22 April 1818 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Anecdote: Settlement examination
  Date: 9 Aug 1820
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: DH/B/92/1 page 27
  Level: Item
  Description: James Breach of St Clement Hastings: 23 years ago he was apprenticed to Thomas Downing of St John Horsleydown, Southwark, Surrey, sailmaker for 7 years but only served 3-4 years; hired 2 rooms in St Clement Hastings from Mrs Perry at 4s 6d per week for 3-4 years; hired a house in St Clement from his father John Breach at 4s per week for 2-3 years; wife Elizabeth and children Elizabeth (13 years), George (19 years), James (6 years).
• Anecdote: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 20 Oct 1820
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: QO/44/1820-10-20
  BREACH James, wife Elizabeth; Elizabeth 13, George 10, James 6; JPs' order removing them from St Clement's, Hastings to St John Horsleydown, Southwark, Surrey respited, St John to pay costs.
• Anecdote: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 4 May 1821
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: QO/44/1821-05-04
  BREACH John [should be James], wife Elizabeth; Elizabeth 13, George 10, James 6; JPs' order removing them from St Clement's, Hastings to St John Horsleydown, Southwark, Surrey quashed.
• Anecdote*: Settlement examination
  Date: 31 Oct 1826
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: DH/B/92/1 page151
  Description: James Breach of Holy Trinity Hastings: gained settlement in St Clement Hastings 16 years ago by renting a house from his father John Breach at 10 8s per annum for 11 years; in 1820 he was removed from St Clement Hastings to St John Horsleydown, Southwark, Surrey but the order was quashed at the Easter quarter sessions, 1821; he was then in the St Clement poorhouse with his family for 18 or 19 months; three or four years ago St Clement rented two rooms for him in Holy Trinity at 4s per week; daughter Elizabeth Breach is legitimate and was born in St Clement.

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 19 November 1781 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge.
• Marriage*: Mary Breach married Thomas Pollard on 27 June 1802 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 27 June 1802, her married name was Pollard.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 22 April 1818 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

George Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Breach was baptized on 30 January 1789 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge.
• Death*: George Breach died in 1805 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Breach was buried on 12 March 1805 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Chatfield

• Birth*: Elizabeth Chatfield was born circa 1777 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Chatfield married William Breach, son of John Breach and Elizabeth Cogger Eldridge, on 6 July 1797 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, William of St Clement, Hastings.¹
• Married Name: As of 6 July 1797, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Elizabeth Chatfield died in 1821 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Chatfield was buried on 12 April 1821 at St Clements, Hastings, Sussex, England, "44 years."²

Mary Shoesmith

• Marriage*: Mary Shoesmith married John Breach, son of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 8 July 1690 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 8 July 1690, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Mary Shoesmith died in 1691 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Shoesmith was buried on 18 May 1691 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: John's wife Mary appears to have died as a result of childbirth. She was buried some weeks after a Susan Breach was buried. No baptism has been found for Susan and it is assumed that she was Mary's daughter.

Richard Harmer

• Marriage*: Richard Harmer married Elizabeth Breach, daughter of Richard Breach and Elizabeth Baker, on 3 June 1751 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Alciston.¹

George Langridge

• Birth*: George Langridge was born circa 1795 at Chailey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: George Langridge married Elizabeth Breach, daughter of Edward Breach and Tabitha Holford, on 2 November 1817 at St John Southover, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 George Langridge and Elizabeth Breach lived at St Martins Lane, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Occupation*: George Langridge was an ironmonger's porter on 30 March 1851.¹

Thomas Wright

• Marriage*: Thomas Wright married Mary Wymeck on 29 October 1754 at Preston, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Hamsey.¹

Mary Wymeck

• Marriage*: Mary Wymeck married Thomas Wright on 29 October 1754 at Preston, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Hamsey.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 October 1754, her married name was Wright.

William Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Breach was baptized on 31 May 1747 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth Petit.

Richard Baldy

• Marriage*: Richard Baldy married Mary Howell on 16 July 1765 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

Mary Howell

• Marriage*: Mary Howell married Richard Baldy on 16 July 1765 at St Peter, Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 16 July 1765, her married name was Baldy.

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 11 July 1768 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B, illegitimate.¹
• She was the daughter of John Bean and Ann Breach.
• Name Variation: As of 1770, Elizabeth Breach was also known as Elizabeth Bean.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Breach is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 14 September 1784 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• Will*: Elizabeth Breach left a will made on 26 February 1792 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Abstract
  Elizabeth is a spinster.
  Sister Arabella Bean, spinster, share of wearing apparel.
  Sister Ann Bean, spinster, share of wearing apparel.
  Late father, John Bean (Elizabeth a beneficiary of his will, her legacy bequeathed to her two sisters)
  Mother-in-law Charity Bean, widow, residue of estate.
  Two sisters and William Stevens, mercer of Alfriston, joint executors.
• Death*: Elizabeth Breach died in April 1792 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B, at age 23.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Breach was buried on 13 April 1792 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 28 April 1792 Value: £100.