John Breach
b. 15 October 1721
Father | John Breach b. 9 Dec 1688, d. 1749 |
Mother | Sarah Bennet d. 8 May 1735 |
John Breach was baptized on 15 October 1721 at St John, Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Breach and Sarah Bennet.
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Breach
b. 2 April 1698
Father | John Breach b. 5 Oct 1666, d. 1747 |
Mother | Elizabeth (?) d. 1737 |
John Breach was born in 1698 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
John Breach was baptized on 2 April 1698 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
John Breach married Sarah Skinner, daughter of James Skinner and Susan Robins, on 6 January 1728/29 at Dallington, Sussex, England, Sarah of Burwash.2
John Breach was a shoemaker in 1738.
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
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
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
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
The three children were later apprenticed out by the overseers at Lewes St Michael as follows.
John Breach: 22 Aug 1741 John Breach (12 years) apprenticed to John Hemsley of East Chiltington in Westmeston, yeoman, for 12 years.10,11
Sarah Breach: 6 Feb 1741 Sarah Breach (9 years of age) apprenticed to John Edwards of Cuckfield, husbandman for 12 years.12,13
Thomas Breach: 17 Sep 1743 Thomas Breach (13 years of age) apprenticed to George Gibson, St Sepulchre, Middlesex, cook, for 11 years.14,15
John Breach was baptized on 2 April 1698 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
John Breach married Sarah Skinner, daughter of James Skinner and Susan Robins, on 6 January 1728/29 at Dallington, Sussex, England, Sarah of Burwash.2
John Breach was a shoemaker in 1738.
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

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

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

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
The three children were later apprenticed out by the overseers at Lewes St Michael as follows.
John Breach: 22 Aug 1741 John Breach (12 years) apprenticed to John Hemsley of East Chiltington in Westmeston, yeoman, for 12 years.10,11

Sarah Breach: 6 Feb 1741 Sarah Breach (9 years of age) apprenticed to John Edwards of Cuckfield, husbandman for 12 years.12,13

Thomas Breach: 17 Sep 1743 Thomas Breach (13 years of age) apprenticed to George Gibson, St Sepulchre, Middlesex, cook, for 11 years.14,15

Family | Sarah Skinner b. 24 Nov 1695, d. 1735 |
Marriage* | John Breach married Sarah Skinner, daughter of James Skinner and Susan Robins, on 6 January 1728/29 at Dallington, Sussex, England, Sarah of Burwash.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S736] Letter to Overseers of Poor at Lewes St Michael, 27 Mar 1738. (ESRO: PAR 414/32/3/4).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067240; Image no: 587."
- [S734] Removal order for John, Thomas and Sarah Breach, from Burwash to Lewes St Michael, 11 Apr 1738. (ESRO: PAR 414/32/3/3).
- [S737] Removal invoice for John, Thomas and Sarah Breach, from Burwash to Lewes St Michael, 14 Apr 1738. (ESRO: PAR 414/32/3/5).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067240; Image no: 588."
- [S735] Document confirming Breach baptisms for Overseers of Poor, 7 Apr 1738. (ESRO: PAR 414/32/3/6).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067240; Image no: 589."
- [S738] Indenture: Apprenticeship between John Breach and John Hemsley of East Chiltington, 22 Aug 1741, Lewes, Sussex (ESRO: PAR 414/33/38).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067240; Image no: 758."
- [S739] Indenture: Apprenticeship between Sarah Breach and John Edwards of Cuckfield, 6 February 1741, Lewes, Sussex (ESRO: PAR 414/33/36).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067240; Image no: 756."
- [S740] Indenture: Apprenticeship between Thomas Breach and George Gibson of St Sepulchre Middlesex, 17 Sep 1743, Lewes, Sussex (ESRO: PAR 414/33/41).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067240; Image no: 761."
Sarah Skinner
b. 24 November 1695, d. 1735
Father | James Skinner b. 28 Jul 1675 |
Mother | Susan Robins b. 1 Jan 1673/74, d. 1751 |
Sarah Skinner was born in 1695 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Sarah Skinner was baptized on 24 November 1695 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of James Skinner and Susan Robins.
Sarah Skinner married John Breach, son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 6 January 1728/29 at Dallington, Sussex, England, Sarah of Burwash.2
As of 6 January 1728/29, her married name was Breach.
Sarah Skinner died in 1735 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Sarah Skinner was buried on 20 December 1735 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, "wife of John."3
Sarah Skinner was baptized on 24 November 1695 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of James Skinner and Susan Robins.
Sarah Skinner married John Breach, son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 6 January 1728/29 at Dallington, Sussex, England, Sarah of Burwash.2
As of 6 January 1728/29, her married name was Breach.
Sarah Skinner died in 1735 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Sarah Skinner was buried on 20 December 1735 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, "wife of John."3
Family | John Breach b. 2 Apr 1698 |
Marriage* | Sarah Skinner married John Breach, son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 6 January 1728/29 at Dallington, Sussex, England, Sarah of Burwash.2 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary Breach
b. 25 December 1735, d. 1736
Father | John Breach b. 2 Apr 1698 |
Mother | Sarah Skinner b. 24 Nov 1695, d. 1735 |
Mary Breach was born in 1735 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Mary Breach was baptized on 25 December 1735 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
Mary Breach died in 1736 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Mary Breach was buried on 15 February 1736 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, "daughter of John."2
Mary Breach was baptized on 25 December 1735 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
Mary Breach died in 1736 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Mary Breach was buried on 15 February 1736 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, "daughter of John."2
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Sarah Breach
b. 15 May 1733
Father | John Breach b. 2 Apr 1698 |
Mother | Sarah Skinner b. 24 Nov 1695, d. 1735 |
Sarah Breach was born in 1733 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Sarah Breach was baptized on 15 May 1733 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
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.
Sarah Breach: 6 Feb 1741 Sarah Breach (9 years of age) apprenticed to John Edwards of Cuckfield, husbandman for 12 years.1,2
Note that there is a burial of a Sarah Breech on 30 Nov 1783 at St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey in Surrey (Southwark).3
Sarah Breach was baptized on 15 May 1733 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
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.
Sarah Breach: 6 Feb 1741 Sarah Breach (9 years of age) apprenticed to John Edwards of Cuckfield, husbandman for 12 years.1,2

Note that there is a burial of a Sarah Breech on 30 Nov 1783 at St Mary Magdalene, Bermondsey in Surrey (Southwark).3
Citations
- [S739] Indenture: Apprenticeship between Sarah Breach and John Edwards of Cuckfield, 6 February 1741, Lewes, Sussex (ESRO: PAR 414/33/36).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067240; Image no: 756."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Church of England Parish Registers, 1538-1812; Reference Number: P71/MMG/093."
Thomas Breach
b. 20 April 1731
Father | John Breach b. 2 Apr 1698 |
Mother | Sarah Skinner b. 24 Nov 1695, d. 1735 |
Thomas Breach was born in 1731 at Burwash, Sussex, England; (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.)
Thomas Breach was baptized on 20 April 1731 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, Has mother's name as Mary.1 He was the son of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
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.
Thomas Breach: 17 Sep 1743 Thomas Breach (13 years of age) apprenticed to George Gibson, St Sepulchre, Middlesex, cook, for 11 years.2,3
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
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.
Thomas Breach was baptized on 20 April 1731 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, Has mother's name as Mary.1 He was the son of John Breach and Sarah Skinner.
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.
Thomas Breach: 17 Sep 1743 Thomas Breach (13 years of age) apprenticed to George Gibson, St Sepulchre, Middlesex, cook, for 11 years.2,3

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

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.
Family | Elizabeth McGinnis |
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 ![]() |
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S740] Indenture: Apprenticeship between Thomas Breach and George Gibson of St Sepulchre Middlesex, 17 Sep 1743, Lewes, Sussex (ESRO: PAR 414/33/41).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067240; Image no: 761."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Ancestry.com. London, England, Clandestine Marriage and Baptism Registers, 1667-1754 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Registers of Clandestine Marriages and of Baptisms in the Fleet Prison, King's Bench Prison, the Mint and the May Fair Chapel. Records of the General Register Office, Government Social Survey Department, and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys, Registrar General (RG) series 7. The National Archives, Kew, England."
Elizabeth (?)
d. 1737
Elizabeth (?) married John Breach, son of John Breach and Susanna (?), circa 1692 at Sussex, England.
As of circa 1692, her married name was Breach.
Elizabeth (?) died in 1737 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Elizabeth (?) was buried on 20 December 1737 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, "wife of John."1
As of circa 1692, her married name was Breach.
Elizabeth (?) died in 1737 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Elizabeth (?) was buried on 20 December 1737 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, "wife of John."1
Family | John Breach b. 5 Oct 1666, d. 1747 |
Marriage* | Elizabeth (?) married John Breach, son of John Breach and Susanna (?), circa 1692 at Sussex, England. |
Children |
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Citations
- [S25] Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Breach
b. 19 October 1693
Father | John Breach b. 5 Oct 1666, d. 1747 |
Mother | Elizabeth (?) d. 1737 |
Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 19 October 1693 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Susan Breach
b. 20 January 1695/96
Father | John Breach b. 5 Oct 1666, d. 1747 |
Mother | Elizabeth (?) d. 1737 |
Susan Breach was baptized on 20 January 1695/96 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary Breach
b. 11 March 1699/0
Father | John Breach b. 5 Oct 1666, d. 1747 |
Mother | Elizabeth (?) d. 1737 |
Mary Breach was baptized on 11 March 1699/0 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Richard Breach
b. 16 January 1701/2, d. 1780
Father | John Breach b. 5 Oct 1666, d. 1747 |
Mother | Elizabeth (?) d. 1737 |
Richard Breach was baptized on 16 January 1701/2 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
Richard Breach died in 1780 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Richard Breach was buried on 13 April 1780 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.2
Richard Breach died in 1780 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Richard Breach was buried on 13 April 1780 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.2
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Susan Breach
b. 1691, d. 1691
Father | John Breach b. 5 Oct 1666, d. 1747 |
Mother | Mary Shoesmith d. 1691 |
Susan Breach died in 1691 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Susan Breach was born in 1691 at Burwash, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Breach and Mary Shoesmith.
Susan Breach was buried on 10 March 1691 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1
Susan Breach was born in 1691 at Burwash, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Breach and Mary Shoesmith.
Susan Breach was buried on 10 March 1691 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1
Citations
- [S25] Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Breach
b. 16 May 1670
Father | Thomas Breach b. 10 May 1640, d. 1709 |
Mother | Clemence Fryar b. c 1640, d. Jul 1681 |
John Breach was baptized on 16 May 1670 at St Mary, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Breach and Clemence Fryar.
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
John Breach
b. 16 March 1622/23, d. January 1683/84
Father | John Breach b. c 1590, d. 1627 |
Mother | Alice Peerse b. c 1600 |
John Breach was born in 1623 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.
John Breach was baptized on 16 March 1622/23 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Breach and Alice Peerse.
John Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 10 May 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.2,3
John Breach married Susanna (?) circa 1656 at Sussex, England.
John Breach was a cordwainer in 1683.
John Breach left a will made on 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.4,5
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.)
John Breach died in January 1683/84 at Burwash, Sussex, England, at age 60.
John Breach was buried on 1 February 1683/84 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.6
His estate was probated on 9 May 1684 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.4
John Breach was baptized on 16 March 1622/23 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of John Breach and Alice Peerse.
John Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 10 May 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.2,3
John Breach married Susanna (?) circa 1656 at Sussex, England.
John Breach was a cordwainer in 1683.
John Breach left a will made on 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.4,5
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.)
John Breach died in January 1683/84 at Burwash, Sussex, England, at age 60.
John Breach was buried on 1 February 1683/84 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.6
His estate was probated on 9 May 1684 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.4
Family | Susanna (?) |
Marriage* | John Breach married Susanna (?) circa 1656 at Sussex, England. |
Children |
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Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "John Breach of Warbleton, 1627. [Film 1885790 Image 374]"
- [S722] Will of John Breach of Warbleton, Sussex, England, made 10 May 1627, proved in the Archdeaconry court of Lewes, 5 Jun 1627. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/20/44).
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "John Breach 1684: Film no: 1885904, Image no: 570."
- [S708] Will of John Breach of Burwash, Sussex, England, made 13 Jun 1683, proved in the Archdeaconry court of Lewes, 9 May 1684. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/36/176B).
- [S25] Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Susanna (?)
Susanna (?) married John Breach, son of John Breach and Alice Peerse, circa 1656 at Sussex, England.
As of circa 1656, her married name was Breach.
As of circa 1656, her married name was Breach.
Family | John Breach b. 16 Mar 1622/23, d. Jan 1683/84 |
Marriage* | Susanna (?) married John Breach, son of John Breach and Alice Peerse, circa 1656 at Sussex, England. |
Children |
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Sarah Breach
b. 15 December 1669
Father | John Breach b. 16 Mar 1622/23, d. Jan 1683/84 |
Mother | Susanna (?) |
Sarah Breach was baptized on 15 December 1669 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
Sarah Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.2,3
Sarah Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.2,3
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "John Breach 1684: Film no: 1885904, Image no: 570."
- [S708] Will of John Breach of Burwash, Sussex, England, made 13 Jun 1683, proved in the Archdeaconry court of Lewes, 9 May 1684. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/36/176B).
Elizabeth Breach
b. 28 July 1657
Father | John Breach b. 16 Mar 1622/23, d. Jan 1683/84 |
Mother | Susanna (?) |
Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 28 July 1657 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
Elizabeth Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.2,3
Elizabeth Breach married George Climpson on 22 May 1684 at Burwash, Sussex, England.4
As of 22 May 1684, her married name was Climpson.
Elizabeth Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.2,3
Elizabeth Breach married George Climpson on 22 May 1684 at Burwash, Sussex, England.4
As of 22 May 1684, her married name was Climpson.
Family | George Climpson |
Marriage* | Elizabeth Breach married George Climpson on 22 May 1684 at Burwash, Sussex, England.4 |
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "John Breach 1684: Film no: 1885904, Image no: 570."
- [S708] Will of John Breach of Burwash, Sussex, England, made 13 Jun 1683, proved in the Archdeaconry court of Lewes, 9 May 1684. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/36/176B).
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Mary Breach
b. 25 September 1659
Father | John Breach b. 16 Mar 1622/23, d. Jan 1683/84 |
Mother | Susanna (?) |
Mary Breach was baptized on 25 September 1659 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
Mary Breach married Thomas Gunter on 22 April 1682 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England.2
As of 22 April 1682, her married name was Gunter.
Mary is mentioned as the wife of Thomas Gunter in her father's will made 13 Jun 1683.
Mary Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.3,4
Mary Breach married Thomas Gunter on 22 April 1682 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England.2
As of 22 April 1682, her married name was Gunter.
Mary is mentioned as the wife of Thomas Gunter in her father's will made 13 Jun 1683.
Mary Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.3,4
Family | Thomas Gunter |
Marriage* | Mary Breach married Thomas Gunter on 22 April 1682 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England.2 |
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "John Breach 1684: Film no: 1885904, Image no: 570."
- [S708] Will of John Breach of Burwash, Sussex, England, made 13 Jun 1683, proved in the Archdeaconry court of Lewes, 9 May 1684. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/36/176B).
Susan Breach
b. 19 January 1661/62
Father | John Breach b. 16 Mar 1622/23, d. Jan 1683/84 |
Mother | Susanna (?) |
Susan Breach was baptized on 19 January 1661/62 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
Susan Breach
b. 10 January 1668/69
Father | John Breach b. 16 Mar 1622/23, d. Jan 1683/84 |
Mother | Susanna (?) |
Susan Breach was baptized on 10 January 1668/69 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?)
Susan Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.1,2
Susan Breach married John Brook on 19 June 1688 at Burwash, Sussex, England.3
As of 19 June 1688, her married name was Brook.
Susan Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 13 June 1683 at Burwash, Sussex, England.1,2
Susan Breach married John Brook on 19 June 1688 at Burwash, Sussex, England.3
As of 19 June 1688, her married name was Brook.
Citations
- [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "John Breach 1684: Film no: 1885904, Image no: 570."
- [S708] Will of John Breach of Burwash, Sussex, England, made 13 Jun 1683, proved in the Archdeaconry court of Lewes, 9 May 1684. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/36/176B).
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
John Brook
John Brook married Susan Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 19 June 1688 at Burwash, Sussex, England.1
Family | Susan Breach b. 10 Jan 1668/69 |
Marriage* | John Brook married Susan Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 19 June 1688 at Burwash, Sussex, England.1 |
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
George Climpson
George Climpson married Elizabeth Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 22 May 1684 at Burwash, Sussex, England.1
Family | Elizabeth Breach b. 28 Jul 1657 |
Marriage* | George Climpson married Elizabeth Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 22 May 1684 at Burwash, Sussex, England.1 |
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Thomas Gunter
Thomas Gunter married Mary Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 22 April 1682 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England.1
Family | Mary Breach b. 25 Sep 1659 |
Marriage* | Thomas Gunter married Mary Breach, daughter of John Breach and Susanna (?), on 22 April 1682 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England.1 |
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Elizabeth McGinnis
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
As of 31 May 1750, her married name was Breach.

As of 31 May 1750, her married name was Breach.
Family | Thomas Breach b. 20 Apr 1731 |
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 ![]() |
Citations
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Ancestry.com. London, England, Clandestine Marriage and Baptism Registers, 1667-1754 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.
Original data: Registers of Clandestine Marriages and of Baptisms in the Fleet Prison, King's Bench Prison, the Mint and the May Fair Chapel. Records of the General Register Office, Government Social Survey Department, and Office of Population Censuses and Surveys, Registrar General (RG) series 7. The National Archives, Kew, England."
Thomas Breach
b. 8 April 1827
Father | Thomas Breach b. c 1793, d. 1848 |
Mother | Elizabeth French b. c 1794, d. 1880 |
Thomas Breach was baptized on 8 April 1827 at St Michael, Litlington, Sussex, England. He was the son of Thomas Breach and Elizabeth French.
William Breach
b. 1 October 1820
Father | Thomas Breach b. c 1793, d. 1848 |
Mother | Elizabeth French b. c 1794, d. 1880 |
William Breach was baptized on 1 October 1820 at All Saints, Westdean, Sussex, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Breach and Elizabeth French.
Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
George Breach
b. circa 1835
Father | Thomas Breach b. c 1793, d. 1848 |
Mother | Elizabeth French b. c 1794, d. 1880 |
George Breach was born circa 1835 at Sussex, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Breach and Elizabeth French.
Citations
- [S67] 1841 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1118; Book: 5; Civil Parish: Littlington; County: Sussex; Enumeration District: 8a; Folio: 1; Page: 1; Line: 1; GSU roll: 464163."
James Skinner
b. 28 July 1675
Father | Richard Skinner b. c 1635 |
Mother | Elizabeth Gringer b. c 1640, d. 1693 |
James Skinner was born in 1675 at Dallington, Sussex, England.
James Skinner was baptized on 28 July 1675 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England, twin.1 He was the son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.
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
James Skinner married Susan Robins, daughter of William Robins and Susan Cogger, on 7 February 1693/94 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton.2
James Skinner was baptized on 28 July 1675 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England, twin.1 He was the son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.
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
James Skinner married Susan Robins, daughter of William Robins and Susan Cogger, on 7 February 1693/94 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton.2
Family | Susan Robins b. 1 Jan 1673/74, d. 1751 |
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, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton.2 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Susan Robins
b. 1 January 1673/74, d. 1751
Father | William Robins b. c 1640 |
Mother | Susan Cogger b. 29 May 1642 |
Susan Robins was born in 1674 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.
Susan Robins was baptized on 1 January 1673/74 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of William Robins and Susan Cogger.
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
Susan Robins married James Skinner, son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer, on 7 February 1693/94 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton.2
As of 7 February 1693/94, her married name was Skinner.
Susan Robins died in 1751 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Susan Robins was buried on 13 September 1751 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, "Susannah Skinner, widow."
Susan Robins was baptized on 1 January 1673/74 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England.1 She was the daughter of William Robins and Susan Cogger.
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
Susan Robins married James Skinner, son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer, on 7 February 1693/94 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton.2
As of 7 February 1693/94, her married name was Skinner.
Susan Robins died in 1751 at Burwash, Sussex, England.
Susan Robins was buried on 13 September 1751 at St Bartholomew, Burwash, Sussex, England, "Susannah Skinner, widow."
Family | James Skinner b. 28 Jul 1675 |
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, James of Burwash; Susan of Warbleton.2 |
Child |
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Citations
- [S23] Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.org.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
William Robins
b. circa 1640
William Robins was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
William Robins married Susan Cogger, daughter of John Cogger and Ann Bexly, on 3 July 1666 at Heathfield, Sussex, England.1
William Robins married Susan Cogger, daughter of John Cogger and Ann Bexly, on 3 July 1666 at Heathfield, Sussex, England.1
Family | Susan Cogger b. 29 May 1642 |
Marriage* | William Robins married Susan Cogger, daughter of John Cogger and Ann Bexly, on 3 July 1666 at Heathfield, Sussex, England.1 |
Children |
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Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.