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Susan Cogger

Parents:

• Birth: Susan Cogger was born in 1642 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Susan Cogger was baptized on 29 May 1642 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Cogger and Ann Bexly.
• Name Variation: Susan Cogger was also known as Susanna Cogger.
• Marriage*: Susan Cogger married William Robins on 3 July 1666 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 3 July 1666, her married name was Robins.

John Cogger

• Birth*: John Cogger was born circa 1605 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Cogger married Ann Bexly on 4 June 1629 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Ann Bexly

• Birth*: Ann Bexly was born circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Ann Bexly married John Cogger on 4 June 1629 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 4 June 1629, her married name was Cogger.

Richard Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Skinner was baptized on 23 June 1633 at Brightling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Bridget Wimble.
• (Witness) Anecdote: Richard Skinner was a witness: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 10 May 1638
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/58
  Description: By way of Settlement by Stephen Smyth of Brightling, taylor, and Bridgett his wife, late the wife and relict of Richard Skynner, to John Wymble of Brightling, yeoman, and William Wymble of Dallington, founder, of all the estate and term of years of the said Stephen and Bridgett, as in right of the said Bridgett, of and in 2 messuages or tenements with the plot of ground on part of which the said messuages were erected called Baker's Garden containing 1/4 acre in Brightling To hold in trust for the said Stephen and Bridgett for the life of the said Bridgett, and after her decease to the use of John Skinner, James Skinner, Richard Skinner and William Skinner the 4 sons of the said Bridgett
  Signature, Steven Smith, and mark of Bridgett, seals gone
  Witnesses:- John Pettit, John Watterer.
• Marriage*: Richard Skinner married Elizabeth Gringer on 3 October 1661 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Wartling; Elizabeth of the same parish. Surname spelt GRINGDE on index.²
• Occupation*: Richard Skinner was an iron founder at the Ashburnham furnace between 1676 and 1688.³
• Anecdote: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 4 Mar 1676
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/80
  Description: By Richard Skinner of Dallington, founder, and William Skinner of Brightling, carpenter, to John Hart of Ashburnham, gunfounder, and William Morris of Dallington, yeoman, - for 6 - of all the right and interest and term of years of the said Richard and William of and in 2 messuages or tenements and the plot of ground on part of which the said messuages were erected called Baker's Garden containing 1/4 acre in Brightling. Mark of Richard Skinner and signature of William and seals. Witnesses: Geo. Browne, Hen. Simmonds, Robert Spiller.
• Occupation: Richard Skinner was a gunfounder (ESRO: SAS-RF/1/5/83) on 3 November 1676.
• Anecdote: The burial of Richard's daughter Mary in 1681 states "daughter of Richard at the furnace in Dallington". The Wealden Iron Research Group has a database of sites and the furnace at Ashburnham (Dallington) is well documented. It commenced c1550 and used ore from the neighbouring woods making fire backs, brand irons, cannon and shot and also the molten iron was shaped into pigs for general purposes. The furnace operated until 1813. Richard Skinner was the iron founder between 1676-1688. Historically the appellation "founder" was given to the supervisor of a blast furnace, and persons who made castings in iron or other heavy metal (Wikipedia).³
• Anecdote*: Title: Deed Poll of Assignment
  Date: 23 Mar 1688
  ESRO: SAS/RF 1/195
  Description: By David Selmes of Brightling, husbandman, to Richard Skinner of Dallington, founder - for 36 - of the cottage and 2 pieces of waste ground granted by the honorable family of the Pelhams to James Waterman for 200 years. Signature, David Selnes, and seal
  Witnesses:- Henry Wilshere, William Ifickes.

Elizabeth Gringer

• Birth*: Elizabeth Gringer was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Gringer married Richard Skinner, son of Richard Skinner and Bridget Wimble, on 3 October 1661 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Wartling; Elizabeth of the same parish. Surname spelt GRINGDE on index.¹
• Married Name: As of 3 October 1661, her married name was Skinner.
• Death*: Elizabeth Gringer died in 1693 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Gringer was buried on 22 November 1693 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Richard."²

John Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Skinner was baptized on 25 July 1675 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.
• Death*: John Skinner died in 1680 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Skinner was buried on 6 May 1680 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B, "son of Richard."²

Mary Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Skinner was baptized on 3 August 1663 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.
• Death*: Mary Skinner died in 1681 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Skinner was buried on 27 December 1681 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Richard at the furnace in Dallington."²

James Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Skinner was baptized on 19 December 1664 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B, "Gringer (mother's maiden name.)¹"
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.
• Death*: James Skinner died in 1665 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Skinner was buried on 9 January 1665 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B, "son of Richard."²

Elizabeth Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Skinner was baptized on 17 April 1668 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.

Richard Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Skinner was baptized on 4 February 1670/71 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.

William Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Skinner was baptized on 13 September 1672 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.

Elizabeth Skinner

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Skinner was baptized on 21 April 1674 at St Giles, Dallington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Skinner and Elizabeth Gringer.

John Breach

Parents:

• Birth: John Breach was born in 1583 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Breach was baptized on 1 September 1583 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis.
• Anecdote*: There are two marriages from which John Breach may have been born:
  1. John Breach married Elizabeth Woodnutt on 13 Feb 1580/81 at Wartling. He is likely to have had a son named John. No baptisms for this marriage have been found.
  2. Thomas Breache married Alice Jervis 11 Nov 1576 at Warbleton. Thomas's will of 1619 (Thomas of Herstmonceux) mentions a son John.
  In both cases, no baptism for a John has been found. However, in Thomas Breache's will of 1619 he mentions another son Richard which adds weight to Thomas being the father as John named a son Richard.
  Also, if we accept Thomas Breach as the father, then the witness Thomas Stace in John's will proved 1627 would be his brother-in-law.
• (Witness) Will: John Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: John Breach married Alice Peerse on 3 July 1620 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Anecdote: There is a burial of an infant (no name) son of John BEACH on 12 Apr 1623 at Warbleton St Mary.⁵
• Anecdote: The son Richard is not mentioned in his father's will of 1627 and neither can his burial record be found at Warbleton or Herstmonceux. The baptism has been verified in the original parish register though. It is immediately after another Richard baptised on the same day. Could it have been meant to be John, with the previous John (bap. 1623) appearing to have been buried a few days after his baptism?⁶
• Will*: John Breach left a will made on 10 May 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.^7,8
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Breach, Yeoman of Warbleton, 1627
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/20/44)
  Made: 10 May 1627
  Proved: 5 June 1627
  www.familysearch.org (Film 1885790, Image 374)
  In the name of God Amen I John Breach of Warbleton in the county of Sussex Yeoman sick of body but of perfect mind & memory do make this my last will & testament in manner & form following first I bequeath my soule to God & my body to be buried in the Church yard of Herstmonceux. Item I give unto the poor of the said parish 1s – v11jd Item I give unto my brother George Breach of Laughton in ye county of Sussex & Nathaniell Baker of Watling & county aforesaid husbandman 20s to each of them 20s. & ( ???) I doe make them overseers of this my will & testament. Item I doe give & bequeath to my wife Alles one quarter of all my goods & chattels which is to say the fourth part my debts discharged Item I give unto my three children John Mary & Elizabeth the other three parts of all my goods & chattels to be equally divided between them by even portions to be paid unto them as soon as they shall accomplish the age of sixteen & in the mean time the use thereof to be allowed for their convenient(?) maintenance. And if it shall happen that either of my children shall depart this mortal(?) life before they accomplish the aforesaid age of 16 then my wish is the portion of the deceased shall be divided between the other two: & he that survives shall have the others portion.
  And last of all I constitute & make my wife Alles & my son John joynt executors of this my last will & testament In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal the 10^th day of May in the 3^rd year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King Charles of England Scotland France & Ireland king, defender of the faith Anno Domini 1627.
  The sign X of John Breach
  Signed & sealed in the presence
  of Jo: Rundell minister
  Abraham ?????
  Tomas Stace
  Abraham Breach his marke
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, February 2018.)
  
• Death*: John Breach died in 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Breach was buried on 12 May 1627 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, Died at Warbleton but requested to be buried at Herstmonceux in his will.⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 5 June 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.⁸

Alice Peerse

• Birth*: Alice Peerse was born circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Alice Peerse married John Breach, son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis, on 3 July 1620 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 3 July 1620, her married name was Breach.
• (Witness) Will: Alice Peerse is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 10 May 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Mary Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Breach was baptized on 12 August 1621 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Alice Peerse.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 10 May 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Richard Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Breach was baptized on 6 March 1624/25 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, Richard is not mentioned in his father's will of 1627 and neither can his burial record be found at Warbleton or Herstmonceux. The baptism has been verified in the original parish register though. It is immediately after another Richard baptised on the same day. Could it have been meant to be John, with the previous John (bap. 1623) appearing to have been buried a few days after his baptism?^1,2
• Anecdote*: Richard is not mentioned in his father's will of 1627 and neither can his burial record be found at Warbleton or Herstmonceux. The baptism has been verified in the original parish register though. It is immediately after another Richard baptised on the same day. Could it have been meant to be John, with the previous John (bap. 1623) appearing to have been buried a few days after his baptism?²
• He was the son of John Breach and Alice Peerse.

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Breach was born circa 1550 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Joane (?)
• Marriage*: Thomas Breach married Alice Jervis on 11 November 1576 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Breach is mentioned in the will of Joane (?) dated 1597 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 7 May 1619 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will*: Thomas Breach left a will made on 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Breach 1619, Yeoman of Herstmonceux
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/17/48A)
  www.familysearch.org (Film no 1885788 Image 533)
  Made: 20 Oct 1619
  Proved: 17 Jan 1619/20
  In the name of God amen the three and twentith day of October Anno domini one Thousand six hundred and nynteene I Thomas Breache of Horsmounsex in the County of Sussex yeoman being weake in body and in good and perfect Remembrance thankes bee [to] god doe ordayne and make this my last will and Testament in manner and forme following Vizt First I commit my soule into the hands of Allmighty God my Creator and redeemer and my body to the earth in Christian buriall Imprimis I will and give unto the poore people of the parishe wherein I am buried tenn shillings to bee distributed unto them at the day of my buriall Item I will and bequeath unto Abraham Breach my sonne the somme of forty pounds lawfull money to bee paid him within fowre monethes next after my decease Item I will and give unto John Breache my sonne the somme of forty pounds like lawfull money of England to bee paid him within six monethes next after my decease and one pewter platter of the best Item I give unto George Breache my sonne forty pounds like Currant money of England to bee paid him within eight monethes next after my decease and one little ioyned Chest standing in my bedchamber and one brasse Candlesticke of the best Item I will and bequeath unto William Breache my sonne the somme of forty pounds like money of England to bee paid him within one yeare next after my decease and one brasse Candlesticke and one pewter platter next the best Item I will and bequeath unto Edward Breache my sonne forty pounds like lawfull money one yeare and A quarter after my decease and one pewter platter next to thother and A brasse Candlesticke Item I give and bequeath unto Thomas Luxford my sonne in Lawe twelve pence Item I give and bequeath unto Thomas Luxford his eldest sonne fifty shillings to bee put out within one yeare after my decease to his best profitt by my Executor Item I give and bequeath unto John Luxford his second sonne fifty shillings to bee put out within one yeare after my decease to his best profitt untill the said Thomas and John doe atteyne to theire full age of one and twenty yeares and yf either of them dye before theire said age of one and twenty yeares my will is that the survivor shalbe heire to thother deceased Provided that this my will and meaning is that yf my sonne in lawe aforesaid Thomas Luxford theire father doe sue or trouble my Executor that then the said Thomas and John his sonnes shall not have any of theire legacies before given them Item I will and give unto Constance the daughter of my sonne Thomas Breach a sheepe of a yeare old Item I give unto Mary Stace my daughter xiid Item I give unto Elizabeth Stace her daughter one sheepe of a yeare old Item I will and give unto Thomas Stace the sonne of my said daughter Mary Stace one sheepe of a yeare old Item I give unto Edward Stace her sonne one sheepe of a yeare old Item I will and give unto John Stace her sonne one sheepe of a yeare old All the rest of my goods and chattells unbequeathed I will and give unto Richard Breach my sonne whom I make my sole executor of this my last will and testament and doe ordayne and desire my beloved frends Thomas Ardles Thomas Longlie and Richard Woodhall my overseers and my will is my executor shall beare and paie such chardges as they shalbe at about this my will and Testament In witnesse whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale the daie and yeere abovewritten [the mark of the testator] Witness hereof Robert Barnet Edward Avary John Barnet
  Proved 17 January 1619/20 by Richard Breache the son and executor.
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell January 2018.)
• Death*: Thomas Breach died in 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Breach was buried on 26 October 1619 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.⁷
• Probate: His estate was probated on 17 January 1619/20 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.⁶

Alice Jervis

• Marriage*: Alice Jervis married Thomas Breach, son of Thomas Breach and Joane (?), on 11 November 1576 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 11 November 1576, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Alice Jervis died in 1614 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Alice Jervis was buried on 14 May 1614 at St Peter, Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B, Alice BREACS.²

Abraham Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Abraham Breach was baptized on 20 April 1590 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis.
• Marriage*: Abraham Breach married Eleanor Thomas, daughter of John Thomas, on 21 May 1615 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Abraham Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• (Witness) Admon: Abraham Breach witnessed the admon of Eleanor Thomas dated 8 July 1620 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Abraham Breach married Fearnot Springate on 14 August 1620 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Abraham Breach is mentioned in the will of Richard Breach dated 5 May 1626 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• (Witness) Will: Abraham Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 10 May 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.^6,7
• Will*: Abraham Breach left a will made on 11 October 1635 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.⁸
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Abraham Breach, Yeoman of Herstmonceux, 1636
  (TNA: PROB 11/173/84)
  Made: 11 Oct 1636
  Proved: 23 Jan 1636/37
  In the name of God Amen I Abraham Breach of Hersemonceux in the County of Sussex yeoman being sick in bodie but of good and perfect mind and memory (praysed be god therefore) doe make and ordayne this my last will and Testament in manner and forme following First I bequeath my soule to Almighty God my maker hoping and assuredlie believing that through the meritts death and passion of my Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ to have full and free pardon and remission of all my sinnes offences and negligence and to be made partaker of life everlasting amongest the elect and blessed Saynts in heaven and my body I committ to the earth to be decentlie buryed at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter named Item I give unto the poore of the parish of Hersemonceux aforesaid five shillings to be distributed amongest them within one moneth after my decease Item my will and mind is that all such moneys as shalbe found remayning in my handes upon my accompt of the goods of my late brother Richard Breach deceased shalbe paid by my executrix hereafter named Item I give and bequeath unto my fower sonnes Abraham Breach Thomas Breach John Breach and William Breach the summe of two hundred poundes of currant english money vizt fiftie pounds a peece to be paid into the handes of my Overseers hereafter named within six monethes next after my decease to be putt out by them to and for the use and benefitt of my said foure sonnes and to be paid unto them at such tyme as they shall severally attayne their severall ages of one and twenty yeares then the one to be heire to the other and to receive the part & porcion of him or them so dying Item I give unto my eldest daughter Elianor Breach the summe of fiftie and five poundes to be paid unto her within one yeare next after my decease in full satisfaction of a legacie of fiftie and five poundes due unto her by the will of John Thomlis? deceased Item I give unto my two younger daughters Fearenot Breach and Mary Breach the summe of Tenne poundes a peece to be paid unto them at their severall ages of one and twenty yeares or dayes of marriage which shall first happen and if either of them doe dye then the survivour of them to have the porcion of her so dying All the rest of my goods Chattells mony houshold stuffe unbequeathed my debts and legacies paid I give and bequeath unto Fearenot my wife whome I make sole executrix of this my last will and Testament And my will and mind is that if my said wife shall happen to marry agayne after my decease that then she shall before any such entermarraige enter bonds unto my Overseers in the penal summe of five hundred poundes with sufficient suretyes to become bound with her for the true performance of this my will otherwise which if she shall refuse or doe not upon request unto her to be made by my Overseers aforesaid then shee to have noe benefitt by this my will And that then and in such case I will and ordeyne my said Overseers to be my whole executors and to have and receave all my goods and estate and to performe this my will in manner and forme aforesaid And also if the said Fearenot my wife shall not take upon her the execucion of this my will but shall refuse to prove the same That Then I make my Overseers hereafter named my full and whole executors and they to prove the same and to performe this my will as aforesaid Lastly I doe hereby constitute and appoynt my good frends William Langham of Burwash gent and Symon Beard of Wartling yeoman Overseers of this my last will and Testament desireing them to see this my will performed in all things according to my trust in them reposed In witnes whereof I the said Abraham Breach have to this my last will and Testament sett my hand and seale the Eleventh day of October Anno Domini One thousand six hundred thirty and sixe RR Caroli Anglia etc duodecimo The marke of Abraham Breach Read signed sealed and declared by the said Abraham Breach for his last will and Testament the day and yeare above written in the presence of W Langham John Springat signum Simonis Beard signum Johannis Wenham
  
  Probatum fuit Testamentum suprascriptum apud London coram venerabili viro Domino Henrico Marten milite legum Doctore Curie Prerogative Cantuariensis Magistro Custode sive Commissario legitime constituti vicesimo tertio die mensis Januarii Anno Domini iuxta cursum et computaceonem ecclesie Anglicane Millesimo Sexcentesimo tricesimo sexto Juramento Fearnot Breach Relicta dicti defuncti et executricis in huiusmodi Testamento nominat Cui commissa fuit Administratio omnium et singulorum bonorum iurium et Creditiorum eiusdem defuncti de bene et fideliter administrando eadem Ad Sancta Dei Evangelia Coram magistro Edwardo Polhill Clerico vigore Commissionis in ea parte als emanat Jurat
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell, January 2016.)
  
• Death*: Abraham Breach died in November 1636 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, at age 46.
• Burial*: Abraham Breach was buried on 7 November 1636 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.⁹
• Probate: His estate was probated on 23 January 1636/37 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England, (TNA: PROB 11/173/84.)⁸

George Breach

Parents:

• Birth: George Breach was born in 1592 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: George Breach was baptized on 24 July 1592 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis.
• (Witness) Will: George Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: George Breach married Mary Pickhurst on 10 June 1623 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Anecdote*: George is stated as being "of Laughton" in his brother John's will of 1627.⁵
• (Witness) Will: George Breach is mentioned in the will of John Breach dated 10 May 1627 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.^6,5
• Death*: George Breach died in 1642 at Buxted, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: George Breach was buried on 1 December 1642 at St Margaret, Buxted, Sussex, England.⁷

William Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Breach was baptized on 2 March 1594/95 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis.
• Marriage*: William Breach married Elizabeth Barnett on 18 January 1618/19 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: William Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Anecdote*: Possible burial on 10 Feb 1645 at Warbleton St Mary.⁵

Edmund Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edmund Breach was baptized on 29 May 1597 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis.
• (Witness) Will: Edmund Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Edmund Breach married Elizabeth Barnet on 8 June 1625 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, Note: Edward Breach, both of this parish.⁴
• Death*: Edmund Breach died in 1669 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edmund Breach was buried on 26 December 1669 at St Mary Magdalene, Wartling, Sussex, England^B, "Edward."⁵

Richard Breach

Parents:

• Birth: Richard Breach was born in 1588 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Richard Breach was baptized on 8 April 1588 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis.
• Marriage License*: Richard Breach and Mary Pierse obtained a marriage licence on 27 June 1617 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard Breache yeoman of Herstmonceux; Mary Pierse of the same parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 7 May 1619 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• (Witness) Will: Richard Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Will*: Richard Breach left a will made on 5 May 1626 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.⁷
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Richard Brech 1626, Yeoman of Herstmonceux
  (TNA: PROB 11/151/734)
  Made: 5 May 1626
  Proved: 26 May 1627
  In the name of God Amen I Richard Brech of Hersemonnsex in the Countie of Sussex yeoman Sicke in body but of good and perfect memory thankes bee to god doe make and ordaine this my last will and testament in manner and forme following First and principally I will and bequeath my Soule unto allmightie god my mercifull maker Saviour and Redeemer in and through whome I hope to have forgiveness of all my sinnes And my body to the earth decently to bee buried when it shall please god Item I will and bequeath unto the poore of the parish of Hersmonnsex ten groates Item I will and bequeath unto Marie my wife one quarter of my goods and Cattelles which I shall have left when my debts and legacies are discharged and my will is that Elizabeth my daughter shall have the like share that her mother hath that is one quarter of my goods and cattelles Item I will unto Richard my Sonne one quarter of my goods and Cattelles being the like share yt his fellows hath Item I will unto Thomas my Sonne whom I make and ordaine to bee my sole Executor in like manner one quarter of my goods and Cattells And my will is that Marie my wife and my three Children above named shall have all my goods and Catells equally devided in equall portions to every of them a like share by my two Foffes in trust hereafter menitoned and if it shall happen that any of my three Children shall decease this naturall life before they accomplish the age of one and twentie yeares which is living to have the others portion And further I constitute ordaine and appoint Abraham Brech and John Wenham to bee Feoffees in trust of this my last will and testament and doe give them foer pounds apeece for theire paines to bee taken herein to see my debts discharged and doe hereby give them full power and authoritie to receave al my due debts and to sell all my goods and Cattells to the best advantag of my wife and Children and my three Childrens portions to remaine in their hands until the said Children shall accomplish theire severall ages and to allow them reasonable use for theire said portions soe soone as they shall live of themselves without any help of the said feoffes In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale dated the fift daie of Maie in the second yeare of the Raigne of our dread Soveraigne Lord Charles by the grace of god of England Scotland Frannce and Ireland King defender of the faith Richard Brech his marke Thomas Barnat Edward Badcocke his marke Thomas Aryles Richard Farmer
  
  Vicesimo sexto die Mensis Maii Anno Domini Millesimo Sexcentesimo vicesimo septimo Emanavit commission Abrahamo Breach et Johanni Wenham fidei Commissar et Feoffat nominat in testamento dicti defuncti Ad Administrand bona iura et credita dicti defuncti iuxta tenorem et effectum testamenti ipsius defuncti durand minori etate Thomas Breach filii dicti defuncti et Executoris in huiusmodi testamento nominat de bene et fideliter administrando eadem ad Sancta Dei Evangelia Jurat
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell November 2015.)
• Death*: Richard Breach died in 1627 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Breach was buried on 8 May 1627 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.⁸
• Probate: His estate was probated on 26 May 1627 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.⁷
• (Witness) Will: Richard Breach is mentioned in the will of Abraham Breach dated 11 October 1635 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.⁹

Mary Pierse

• Marriage License*: Mary Pierse and Richard Breach obtained a marriage licence on 27 June 1617 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard Breache yeoman of Herstmonceux; Mary Pierse of the same parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 27 June 1617, her married name was Breach.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Pierse is mentioned in the will of Richard Breach dated 5 May 1626 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Breach was baptized on 13 November 1617 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Richard Breach and Mary Pierse.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Breach is mentioned in the will of Richard Breach dated 5 May 1626 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Breach was born in 1579 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 6 December 1579 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis.
• Marriage License*: Elizabeth Breach and Thomas Luxford obtained a marriage licence on 23 June 1606 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas Luxford yeoman of Herstmonceux; Elizabeth of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 23 June 1606, her married name was Luxford.
• Death*: Elizabeth Breach died in 1613 at Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Breach was buried on 26 March 1613 at St Peter, Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas."³

Thomas Luxford

• Marriage License*: Thomas Luxford and Elizabeth Breach obtained a marriage licence on 23 June 1606 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas Luxford yeoman of Herstmonceux; Elizabeth of this parish.¹
• Marriage License*: Thomas Luxford and Mary Holden obtained a marriage licence on 27 September 1614 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas a yeoman from Herstmonceux; Mary a widow from Wartling.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Luxford is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 7 May 1619 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Luxford is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 23 October 1619 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.^4,5

Eleanor Thomas

Parents:

• Birth*: Eleanor Thomas was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Thomas.
• Marriage*: Eleanor Thomas married Abraham Breach, son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis, on 21 May 1615 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 21 May 1615, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Eleanor Thomas died in 1620 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Admon*: Administration of Eleanor Thomas was granted on 8 July 1620 at Sussex, England.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Admon of Eleanor Breach of Herstmonceux, 1620
  (ESRO: PBT 1/3/5/62D)
  Granted: 8 July 1620
  8th July 1620
  Which day Mr William Inians priest surrogate etc. committed administration of the goods etc. of Eleanor Breach formerly of Hurstmonceux deceased intestate to Abraham Breach husband of the said deceased Well and faithfully to administer etc. During the minority of Eleanor Breach natural and legitimate daughter of the said deceased on the Holy etc. sworn The said Abraham and Edward Durrant of Hurstmonceux Sussex butcher bound in [the sum of] £20
  Inventory exhibited extending to [the sum of] £10
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens,18^th November 2020 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  

Fearnot Springate

• Marriage*: Fearnot Springate married Abraham Breach, son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis, on 14 August 1620 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 14 August 1620, her married name was Breach.
• (Witness) Will: Fearnot Springate is mentioned in the will of Abraham Breach dated 11 October 1635 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Pickhurst

• Marriage*: Mary Pickhurst married George Breach, son of Thomas Breach and Alice Jervis, on 10 June 1623 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 June 1623, her married name was Breach.
• Death*: Mary Pickhurst died in 1657 at Buxted, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Pickhurst was buried on 16 March 1657 at St Margaret, Buxted, Sussex, England, "widow."²