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John Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 15 October 1721 at St John's, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Sarah Bennet.

John Breach

Parents:

• Birth: John Breach was born in 1698 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 2 April 1698 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: John Breach married Sarah Skinner, daughter of James Skinner and Susan Robins, on 6 January 1728/29 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B, Sarah of Burwash.²
• Occupation*: John Breach was a shoemaker in 1738.
• Anecdote*: John's wife Sarah died in 1735 and his mother died in 1737. On 27 March 1738 the following letter was sent to the Overseers of the Poor at Lewes St Michael:
  Gentlemen
  There was one John Breach a shoemaker came to our towne by a certificate from you and he having now left his family they come to us and desire relief. We therefore send to you that you may fetch them to you, or we must bring them with an order from
  your brother officer
  J Butler
  Burwash
  March 27 1738.^3,4
  
• Anecdote: The Removal Order was issued 11 April 1738 to John Breach and his three children, John, Thomas and Sarah stating that Lewes St Michael was the parish where they were last legally settled.⁵
  
• Anecdote: The removal of the children occurred and on 13 April 1738 the following invoice made out to Lewes St Michael for the cost:
  The Parish of Saint Michael in Lewes. Indebted to Burwash.
  1738 April 13
  for keeping 3 children of John Breach from 28th of March: £0-14-0
  for the charge of the order to remove them to Lewes: £0-04-0
  for the charge of horses and men in bringing them to Lewes: £01-0-0
  £01-18-0
  April 19: 1738
  Received in full of this bill
  J Butler.^6,7
  
• Anecdote: John Breach's three children were baptised at Burwash. A letter from the Overseers of the Poor confirms this. We can probably infer from this that John had gained settlment at Lewes probably through employment.^8,9
• Anecdote: The three children were later apprenticed out by the overseers at Lewes St Michael as follows.
• Anecdote: John Breach: 22 Aug 1741 John Breach (12 years) apprenticed to John Hemsley of East Chiltington in Westmeston, yeoman, for 12 years.^10,11
  
• Anecdote: Sarah Breach: 6 Feb 1741 Sarah Breach (9 years of age) apprenticed to John Edwards of Cuckfield, husbandman for 12 years.^12,13
  
• Anecdote: Thomas Breach: 17 Sep 1743 Thomas Breach (13 years of age) apprenticed to George Gibson, St Sepulchre, Middlesex, cook, for 11 years.^14,15
  

Sarah Skinner

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Skinner was born in 1695 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Sarah Skinner was baptized on 24 November 1695 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of James Skinner and Susan Robins.
• Marriage*: Sarah Skinner married John Breach, son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 6 January 1728/29 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B, Sarah of Burwash.²
• Married Name: As of 6 January 1728/29, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Sarah Skinner died in 1735 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Skinner was buried on 20 December 1735 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."³

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Breach was born in 1735 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 25 December 1735 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
• Death*: Mary Breach died in 1736 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Breach was buried on 15 February 1736 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John."²

Sarah Breach

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Breach was born in 1733 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Sarah Breach was baptized on 15 May 1733 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
• Anecdote*: In 1738 a Removal Order was issued to John Breach's three children (one of which was Sarah) to relocate to Lewes and a letter from the overseers of Burwash stated that John had left his family. We can probably infer from this that John had gone to Lewes and became entitled to to settlement there (maybe through employment?). The children were then sent to Lewes. The children were later apprenticed out by the overseers at Lewes St Michael.
• Anecdote: Sarah Breach: 6 Feb 1741 Sarah Breach (9 years of age) apprenticed to John Edwards of Cuckfield, husbandman for 12 years.^1,2
  
• Anecdote: Note that there is a burial of a Sarah Breech on 30 Nov 1783 at St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey in Surrey (Southwark).³

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Breach was born in 1731 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B; (ESRO: PAR 414/32/3/3 Removal Order for John Breach and his three children John, Thomas and Sarah, from Burwash to Lewes St Michael.)
• Baptism*: Thomas Breach was baptized on 20 April 1731 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, Has mother's name as Mary.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
• Anecdote*: In 1738 a Removal Order was issued to John Breach's three children (one of which was Thomas) to relocate to Lewes and a letter from the overseers of Burwash stated that John had left his family. We can probably infer from this that John had gone to Lewes and became entitled to to settlement there (maybe through employment?). The children were then sent to Lewes. The children were later apprenticed out by the overseers at Lewes St Michael.
• Anecdote: Thomas Breach: 17 Sep 1743 Thomas Breach (13 years of age) apprenticed to George Gibson, St Sepulchre, Middlesex, cook, for 11 years.^2,3
  
• Marriage*: Thomas Breach married Elizabeth McGinnis on 31 May 1750 at Fleet Prison, London, England, Thomas of St Andrews Holborn, occupation cook. Elis (or Eliz) of the same parish.⁴
  
• Anecdote: Note that Thomas's brother John Breach also had a Fleet Prison marriage in 1753, suggesting they may have kept in contact with each other.

Elizabeth (?)

• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married John Breach, son of John Breach and Susanna (?), circa 1692 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1692, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died in 1737 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth (?) was buried on 20 December 1737 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."¹

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 19 October 1693 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)

Susan Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Breach was baptized on 20 January 1695/96 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 11 March 1699/0 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)

Richard Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Breach was baptized on 16 January 1701/2 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Death*: Richard Breach died in 1780 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Breach was buried on 13 April 1780 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.²

Susan Breach

Parents:

• Death*: Susan Breach died in 1691 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Birth*: Susan Breach was born in 1691 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Mary Shoesmith.
• Burial*: Susan Breach was buried on 10 March 1691 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 16 May 1670 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.

John Breach

The mark of John Breach of Burwash, 1683.

Parents:

• Birth: John Breach was born in 1623 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 16 March 1622/23 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Alice Peerse.
• (Witness) Will: John Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 10 May 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: John Breach married Susanna (?) circa 1656 at Sussex, England.
• Occupation*: John Breach was a cordwainer in 1683.
• Will*: John Breach left a will made on 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Breach of Burwash, Cordwainer 1684
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/36/176B) www.familysearch.org (Film no: 1885904, image: 570)
  Made: 13 January 1683/4
  Probate: 9 May 1684
  In the name of God Amen I John Breach of Burwash in the Co. of Sussex Cordwayner being sicke & weak in body but of perfect mind & memory blessed be God therefore do make & ordaine this my last will & Testament in maner following. First I render my soule unto the hands of God that gave it & my body to the earth to be buried at the discretion of my Executor hereafter mentioned. And as to my worldly estate I dispose thereof in this wise Imprimis I will that all my debts be duly & justly paid. Also I give & bequeath unto my daughter Mary the wife of Thomas Gunter the summe of five shillings of Lawful money of England to be paid within one month after my decease. Item As for the remainder of all my estate (the bed on which I ly with all things thereto belonging as also the bed stead being excepted which I give unto Susan my beloved wife) I will to be divided into five equal parts & then to be equally distributed between Susan my beloved wife John Elizabeth Susan & Sarah Breach my children each of them an equal share. Lastly I do constitute & appoint Susan my beloved wife full & sole executrix of this my last will & testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this thirtieth day of Jan: Anno Dom MDCLXXXiij
  The marke of John Breach
  Sealed & published
  In the presence of
  Thomas Goldham
  Edward Austen
  Willm Roele
  Probate: 9 May 1684 to Susanna Breach the Executrix before John Evesby Surrogate
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, January 2018.)
• Death*: John Breach died in January 1683/84 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, at age 60.
• Burial*: John Breach was buried on 1 February 1683/84 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 9 May 1684 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.⁴

Susanna (?)

• Marriage*: Susanna (?) married John Breach, son of John Breach and Alice Peerse, circa 1656 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1656, her married name was Breach.

Sarah Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Breach was baptized on 15 December 1669 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 28 July 1657 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Breach married George Climpson on 22 May 1684 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Married Name: As of 22 May 1684, her married name was Climpson.

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 25 September 1659 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
• Marriage*: Mary Breach married Thomas Gunter on 22 April 1682 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 22 April 1682, her married name was Gunter.
• Anecdote*: Mary is mentioned as the wife of Thomas Gunter in her father's will made 13 Jun 1683.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Susan Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Breach was baptized on 19 January 1661/62 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)

Susan Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Breach was baptized on 10 January 1668/69 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
• (Witness) Will: Susan Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Marriage: Susan Breach married John Brook on 19 June 1688 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "Johannes Brook and Susanna Breach."^3,4
• Married Name: As of 19 June 1688, her married name was Brook.

John Brook

• Marriage*: John Brook married Susan Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 19 June 1688 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "Johannes Brook and Susanna Breach."^1,2

George Climpson

• Marriage*: George Climpson married Elizabeth Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 22 May 1684 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹

Thomas Gunter

• Marriage*: Thomas Gunter married Mary Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 22 April 1682 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth McGinnis

• Marriage*: Elizabeth McGinnis married Thomas Breach, son of John Breach and Sarah Skinner, on 31 May 1750 at Fleet Prison, London, England, Thomas of St Andrews Holborn, occupation cook. Elis (or Eliz) of the same parish.¹
  
• Married Name: As of 31 May 1750, her married name was Breach.

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Breach was baptized on 8 April 1827 at St Michael the Archangel, Litlington, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Elizabeth French.

William Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Breach was baptized on 1 October 1820 at All Saints, Westdean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Elizabeth French.

George Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: George Breach was born circa 1835 at Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Elizabeth French.

James Skinner

Parents:

• Birth: James Skinner was born in 1675 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: James Skinner was baptized on 28 July 1675 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.
• Marriage License*: James Skinner and Susan Robins obtained a marriage licence on 7 February 1693/94 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton. Sponsors: James Skinner and William Robins, husbandman of Warbleton.²
• Marriage: James Skinner married Susan Robins, daughter of William Robins and Susan Cogger, on 7 February 1693/94 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton.²
• Anecdote*: Title: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 19 Apr 1694
  ESRO: QO/10/1694-04-19
  SKINNER James; JP's order removing him from Salehurst to Burwash confirmed.

Susan Robins

Parents:

• Birth: Susan Robins was born in 1674 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Susan Robins was baptized on 1 January 1673/74 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Robins and Susan Cogger.
• Marriage License*: Susan Robins and James Skinner obtained a marriage licence on 7 February 1693/94 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton. Sponsors: James Skinner and William Robins, husbandman of Warbleton.²
• Marriage: Susan Robins married James Skinner, son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer, on 7 February 1693/94 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton.²
• Married Name: As of 7 February 1693/94, her married name was Skinner.
• Death*: Susan Robins died in 1751 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susan Robins was buried on 13 September 1751 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "Susannah Skinner, widow."

William Robins

• Birth*: William Robins was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: William Robins married Susan Cogger, daughter of John Cogger and Ann Bexly, on 3 July 1666 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹