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David Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: David Ashdown was born on 2 January 1827 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Frances Jervis.
• Baptism: David Ashdown was baptized on 2 February 1827 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: David Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 8 February 1848 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: David Ashdown married Mary Piper, daughter of James Piper, on 26 December 1850 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.^1,4
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 David Ashdown and Mary Piper lived at Horeham Flats, Chiddingly, Sussex, England, living with parents William and Frances Ashdown.¹
• Death*: David Ashdown died in 1901 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.

Mary Piper

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Piper was born circa 1826 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of James Piper.
• Married Name: As of 26 December 1850, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Mary Piper married David Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Frances Jervis, on 26 December 1850 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.^1,2
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Mary Piper and David Ashdown lived at Horeham Flats, Chiddingly, Sussex, England, living with parents William and Frances Ashdown.¹
• Death*: Mary Piper died in 1899 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.

Jabez Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Jabez Ashdown was born in 1851 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of David Ashdown and Mary Piper.
• Marriage*: Jabez Ashdown married Ellen Archer in 1878 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Jabez Ashdown and Ellen Archer lived at Marley Cottage, Battle, Sussex, England.²
• Residence*: On 31 March 1901 Jabez Ashdown lived at Mayfield Farm, Guestling, Sussex, England, a widower living with daughter Edith Ellen Ashdown.³

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: William Ashdown was born in 1853 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of David Ashdown and Mary Piper.
• Death*: William Ashdown died in 1934 at Croydon, Surrey, England.

Ellen Archer

• Birth*: Ellen Archer was born in 1855 at Westfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Ellen Archer married Jabez Ashdown, son of David Ashdown and Mary Piper, in 1878 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 1878, her married name was Ashdown.
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Ellen Archer and Jabez Ashdown lived at Marley Cottage, Battle, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Ellen Archer died in 1899 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.

Edith Ellen Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Edith Ellen Ashdown was born in 1881 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Jabez Ashdown and Ellen Archer.
• Marriage*: Edith Ellen Ashdown married George Byron Butler on 10 June 1902 at England.
• Married Name: As of 10 June 1902, her married name was Butler.
• Death*: Edith Ellen Ashdown died on 15 October 1906 at Clapham, London, England.

George Byron Butler

• Birth*: George Byron Butler was born on 3 February 1873 at West Deptford, Gloucestershire, England.
• Marriage*: George Byron Butler married Edith Ellen Ashdown, daughter of Jabez Ashdown and Ellen Archer, on 10 June 1902 at England.
• Death*: George Byron Butler died in 1953 at Croydon, Surrey, England.

George Byron Butler

Parents:

• Birth*: George Byron Butler was born in 1903 at Wandsworth, Surrey, England.
• He was the son of George Byron Butler and Edith Ellen Ashdown.
• Marriage*: George Byron Butler married Edith Dora Helen Round on 14 July 1934 at Croydon, Surrey, England.
• Death*: George Byron Butler died in 1968 at Croydon, Surrey, England.

Edith Dora Helen Round

• Birth*: Edith Dora Helen Round was born in 1905 at Brixton, Surrey, England.
• Marriage*: Edith Dora Helen Round married George Byron Butler, son of George Byron Butler and Edith Ellen Ashdown, on 14 July 1934 at Croydon, Surrey, England.
• Married Name: As of 14 July 1934, her married name was Butler.
• Death*: Edith Dora Helen Round died in 1998 at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England^B.

John Wickens

Parents:

• Birth*: John Wickens was born circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Walter Wickens and Elizabeth Wright.
• Anecdote*: The baptism for John Wiggens/Wickens has not been found but a reasonable guess would be that he is the son of Walter Wiggens (1652- ) of Westmeston. Walter lived in the right area (Westmeston is next to Streat) and his mother Alice, was buried at Streat. Also, his eldest child was Thomas Wiggens, perhaps explaining John's use of that name for his first child. Despite a wide search, there are no records to be found for Walter Wiggens and his family after 1687 (no children baptised, no burials), suggesting a deficiency in the record keeping or even religious nonconformity. I have speculatively linked John to that family and proposed a birth date of c1690 for him.
• Name Variation: John Wickens was also known as Wiggens.
• Marriage License: John Wickens and Elizabeth Parker obtained a marriage licence on 21 July 1711 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John WIGGENS, husbandman of Westmeston; Elizabeth PARKER of the same parish.¹
• Marriage*: John Wickens married Elizabeth Parker, daughter of John Parker and Jane Stiance, on 11 August 1711 at Streat, Sussex, England^B, John WIGGENS.¹
• Death*: John Wickens died in 1737 at Streat, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Wickens was buried on 20 July 1737 at Streat, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Parker

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Parker was baptized on 12 June 1692 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Parker and Jane Stiance.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Parker and John Wickens obtained a marriage licence on 21 July 1711 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John WIGGENS, husbandman of Westmeston; Elizabeth PARKER of the same parish.²
• Married Name: As of 21 July 1711, her married name was Wickens.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Parker married John Wickens, son of Walter Wickens and Elizabeth Wright, on 11 August 1711 at Streat, Sussex, England^B, John WIGGENS.²
• Will*: Elizabeth Parker left a will made on 7 June 1751 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Elizabeth WIGGENS, Widow of Chiltington in Westmeston, 1751
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/58/402)
  Made: 7 June 1751
  Proved: 6 July 1751
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1886023; image: 928)
  This is the last Will and Testament of me Elizabeth Wiggens of Chiltington in the parish of Westmeston in the County of Sussex widow vouching the Disposition of the Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me as followeth First I give and bequeath unto my Eldest Daughter Mary the now wife of Richard Clark the sum of twenty and five pounds of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid to her by my Executors hereinafter named within twelve months next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto my youngest Daughter Hannah the wife of William Lindfield one annuity or yearly payment of twenty shillings of like lawful money to be paid her by my Executors for and during the term of the natural life of her said husband William Lindfield if she shall so long live by even and equal quarterly payments on the four most usual feasts or days of payment in the year to wit The Feast of the Annunciation of the blessed Virgin Mary, Saint John the Baptist, St Michael the Archangell, and the Birth of our Lord Christ The first payment thereof to begin and be made on such of the said Feasts as shall first happen after my decease Item I give and bequeath unto my said daughter Hannah the wife of William Lindfield in case she survives her said husband the sum of twenty pounds of like lawful money to be paid unto her by my said executors within three months next after her said husbands death But if my said daughter Hannah shall happen to depart this life in her said husband William Lindfields life time then I give and bequeath the said twenty pounds to Grandaughter Lindfield the only daughter of the said William and Hannah at her age of twenty one years or day of marriage which shall first happen with interest for the same at the rate of four pounds per centum per annum from the decease of her said Mother til the same shall become payable if she shall so long live. Item I give and bequeath unto my said Grandaughter Lindfield the sum of five pounds of like lawful money to be paid unto her by my said Executors within six months next after the decease of her said Father Wm Lindfield Item I give and bequeath unto my said daughter Hannah the wife of William Lindfield all my wearing apparel of all sorts to be delivered to her by my said Executors in parcells when they think will be the most service to her Item I give and bequeath unto my youngest son John Wiggens my bed bedding and household goods Item I give and bequeath all the rest of my residue and remainder of my goods chattels and personal estate unto my two sons Thomas Wiggens and John Wiggens equally share and share alike Whom I make joint Executors of this my Will In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the seventh day of June one thousand seven hundred and fifty one
  The mark X of Elizabeth Wiggens
  Signed Sealed published and declared by the said Testatrix in the presence of
  Charles Cooper
  Wm Michell[?]
  6 July 1751
  Then was sworn Thomas Wiggens and John Wiggens the Executors within named To whom was committed the burden[?] of the Execution …..[?]
  E. Lund Sur.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 18 May 2019.)
  
• Death*: Elizabeth Parker died in 1751 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Parker was buried on 19 June 1751 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, "widow, Chiltington."⁵
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 6 July 1751 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Thomas Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Wickens was baptized on 14 February 1713/14 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, surname WICKENS.¹
• He was the son of John Wickens and Elizabeth Parker.
• Marriage*: Thomas Wickens married Sarah Wordly on 30 March 1749 at Isfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas WIGGENS of Chiltington; Sarah of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Wickens is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Parker dated 7 June 1751 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will*: Thomas Wickens left a will made on 2 July 1796 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas WICKENS, Farmer of Chiltington, 1798
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/67/639)
  Made: 2 July 1796
  Proved: 17 March 1798
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1886099; image: 525)
  In the Name of God Amen
  I Thomas Wickens of the Hamlet of Chiltington in the County of Sussex, Farmer, knowing that by great age and infirmity I cannot continue long in this world being of perfect mind and sound memory do make this my last Will and Testament and do hereby dispose of my worldly goods in the following manner
  First that there may be no disputes between my three children
  My will and desire is that Grace my daughter may have all the linen that is marked with her name, and then
  Secondly, I give to my son John and daughter Grace the joint possession of all and singular my Estate and Effects of what kind so ever real and personal to have and to hold the same during the life of my Wife their Mother, and I will and require that they maintain and take care of her as long as she lives, she being unable to take care of her self
  Thirdly, I give and bequeath to my son Thomas the sum of Forty pounds of good and lawful money of Great Britain to be paid out of my Estate and Effects in six months after my wife’s decease and the residue or remainder thereof I will and desire may be divided equally between the aforesaid John and Grace my son and daughter
  Lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my aforesaid son John and daughter Grace to be joint Executors to this my Will and I do hereby annul and make void all former Wills heretofore made by me. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal this second day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety six
  Signed, Sealed, published & declared
  Thomas Wicken
  In the presence of us
  Thos Cox
  Edwd Bland
  Henry West
  
  17 March 1798 Then were sworn John Wickens and Grace Wickens the Executors in this will named to whom was committed the Burthen of the Execution thereof Sworn also that the Goods Chattels and Credits etc do not amount in value unto three hundred pounds
  By us
  W. Gwynne Sur.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 20 May 2019.)
• Death*: Thomas Wickens died in 1798 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Wickens was buried on 19 February 1798 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, WIGGINS, "farmer of Chiltington."⁷
• Probate: His estate was probated on 17 March 1798 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.

Sarah Wordly

• Birth*: Sarah Wordly was born circa 1725 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Sarah Wordly married Thomas Wickens, son of John Wickens and Elizabeth Parker, on 30 March 1749 at Isfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas WIGGENS of Chiltington; Sarah of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 30 March 1749, her married name was Wickens.
• Death*: Sarah Wordly died in 1810 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Wordly was buried on 29 April 1810 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.²

John Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Wickens was baptized on 28 January 1750/51 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, WIGGINS.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Wickens and Sarah Wordly.
• Marriage*: John Wickens married Sarah (?) circa 1784 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: John Wickens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Wickens dated 2 July 1796 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: John Wickens married Jane Knight on 18 September 1811 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.⁴
• Will*: John Wickens left a will made on 11 September 1817 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John WICKENS, of Chiltington, 1818
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/73/188)
  Made: 11 September 1817
  Proved: 15 July 1818
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1886178; image: 314)
  This is my desire that my wife Jane Wickens should have all my Goods & everything movable with in dores [doors] and all the foules [fowls] pigs & geese & one tun of Good Hay – after my Decease & not to pay any expence with out she likes
  Witness my Hand
  This 11^th day of Sepr 1817
  John Wickens
  
  1818, 15^th July - Then was sworn Jane Wickens the Executrix in these papers named To whom was committed the burthen of the Execution thereof – Sworn also that the Goods Chattels and Credits of the Deceased do not amount in value unto two hundred pounds
  By us
  E R Raynes Sur.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 20 May 2019.)
  
• Death*: John Wickens died in 1818 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Wickens was buried on 15 March 1818 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, "Chiltington."⁷
• Probate: His estate was probated on 15 July 1818 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.

John Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Wickens was baptized on 28 January 1749/50 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, WIGGINS.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Wickens and Sarah Wordly.

Thomas Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Wickens was baptized on 18 May 1755 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, WIGGINS.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Wickens and Sarah Wordly.
• Marriage*: Thomas Wickens married Sarah Payne on 1 February 1780 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Wickens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Wickens dated 2 July 1796 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Sarah Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Wickens was baptized on 13 February 1757 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, WIGGINS.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Wickens and Sarah Wordly.
• Death*: Sarah Wickens died in 1782 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Wickens was buried on 7 February 1782 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, "maiden of Chiltington."²

Grace Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Grace Wickens was baptized on 27 August 1758 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, WIGGINS.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Wickens and Sarah Wordly.
• (Witness) Will: Grace Wickens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Wickens dated 2 July 1796 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Grace Wickens married Henry Short on 17 August 1800 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.⁴
• Married Name: As of 17 August 1800, her married name was Short.

Sarah (?)

• Marriage*: Sarah (?) married John Wickens, son of Thomas Wickens and Sarah Wordly, circa 1784 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1784, her married name was Wickens.

John Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Wickens was baptized on 13 February 1785 at Streat, Sussex, England^B, WIGGINS. Abode: Chiltington.¹
• He was the son of John Wickens and Sarah (?)
• Anecdote*: There was a John Wickens, age 59 years, labourer of Keymer, sentenced to 15 years transportation in Feb 1843 (ESRO: QR/890). There is another John Wickens bap. 14 Jun 1783 at Lindfield who is also another (better) candidate for this and whose age is an exact fit.

Henry Short

• Marriage*: Henry Short married Grace Wickens, daughter of Thomas Wickens and Sarah Wordly, on 17 August 1800 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

Sarah Payne

• Marriage*: Sarah Payne married Thomas Wickens, son of Thomas Wickens and Sarah Wordly, on 1 February 1780 at East Chiltington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 1 February 1780, her married name was Wickens.

Thomas Wickens

• Marriage*: Thomas Wickens married Margaret (?) circa 1650 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Note that there is a Sarah Wickings married Richard Carpenter on 8 Jun 1680 at Keymer - possibly a daughter of Thomas?¹

John Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Wickens was baptized on 14 November 1654 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Wickens and Margaret (?)
• Anecdote*: In 1685 Nicholas Jenner surrendered the premises to John Wiggins. DAN/1392, 1393 are concerned with a dispute between Edward Pelling and John Wiggins. On the death of the latter in 1715 the premises went to his brother Thomas (DAN/1394, 1395) and in 1732 his only s. John succeeded (DAN/1398). (ESRO: DAN 1382-1401.)
• Death*: John Wickens died in 1715 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Wickens was buried on 22 February 1715 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B, (also see ESRO: DAN 1382-1401.)¹

Margaret (?)

• Marriage*: Margaret (?) married Thomas Wickens circa 1650 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1650, her married name was Wickens.