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Henry Humphrey

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Humphrey was born in 1923 at British Columbia, Canada.
• He was the son of Frank Hubert Humphrey and Dorothy Edith Howard.
• Marriage*: Henry Humphrey married Frances Elizabeth Hurlston circa 1950 at Canada.

Frances Elizabeth Hurlston

• Birth*: Frances Elizabeth Hurlston was born on 19 February 1920 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
• Marriage*: Frances Elizabeth Hurlston married Henry Humphrey, son of Frank Hubert Humphrey and Dorothy Edith Howard, circa 1950 at Canada.
• Married Name: As of circa 1950, her married name was Humphrey.

Arthur Henry Hortin

• Birth*: Arthur Henry Hortin was born on 17 February 1893 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• Marriage*: Arthur Henry Hortin married Lilian Emma Humphrey, daughter of Benjamin Henry Humphrey and Charlotte Elizabeth Shoesmith, on 28 April 1920 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• Death*: Arthur Henry Hortin died on 11 October 1979 at Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, at age 86.

Eileen Marjorie Hortin

Parents:

• Birth*: Eileen Marjorie Hortin was born on 10 June 1926 at British Columbia, Canada.
• She was the daughter of Arthur Henry Hortin and Lilian Emma Humphrey.
• Death*: Eileen Marjorie Hortin died on 2 February 1932 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at age 5.

Douglas Arthur Hortin

Parents:

• Birth*: Douglas Arthur Hortin was born on 3 September 1931 at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
• He was the son of Arthur Henry Hortin and Lilian Emma Humphrey.
• Death*: Douglas Arthur Hortin died on 21 November 2011 at Markham, Ontario, Canada, at age 80.

John David Mitchell

• Birth*: John David Mitchell was born on 26 August 1901 at Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
• Death*: John David Mitchell died on 8 April 1977 at Duluth, Minnesota, United States, at age 75.

Samuel Lane

• Marriage*: Samuel Lane married Rebecca Verrall, daughter of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Mewitt, on 25 August 1827 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

Georgina Lane

Parents:

• Baptism*: Georgina Lane was baptized on 7 June 1846 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, abode: Meads.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Lane and Rebecca Verrall.

Edward Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Latter was baptized on 11 October 1663 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Latter and Ann Horneblow.
• Marriage*: Edward Latter married Mary Botten on 24 November 1689 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Edward Latter was a miller in 1726.
• Will*: Edward Latter left a will made on 13 November 1726 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: Will of Edward LATTER of Frant, Miller, 1726
  Made: 13 November 1726
  Proved: 18 January 1726/7
  PCC: PROB 11/613/126
  In the Name of God Amen I Edward Latter senior of the parish of Fant als Frant in the County of Sussex Miller being weak of body but sound of mind memory and understanding thanks be given to Almighty God for the same do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in writing in manner and form following viz: first I bequeath my soul to Almighty God that gave it me trusting in the merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour for remission of my sins and my body I commit to the Earth to be decently buried by my Executrix and Executor hereinafter named and as to the worldly goods it hath pleased the Lord to bestow upon me I give devise and bequeath thereof as followeth Imprimis I give unto William Latter my son twenty shillings to be paid to him within one month after my decease by my Executrix and Executor hereafter named Item I give unto John Latter of Goudhurst my son twenty shillings to be paid to him within one month after my decease by my Executrix and Executor hereinafter named Item I give unto Edward Latter my son and to his heirs forever from Lady Day next all that my Messuage Mill Farm and Lands together with the appurtenances thereunto belonging commonly called or known by the name of pepper Mill and now in my own occupation and in my son Richard Latter’s lying and being in the parish of Lamberhurst in the County of Sussex on account and with the provision that the said Edward Latter my son shall well and duly pay those two several Legacies to Richard Latter my son and Mary the wife of John Rummings as shall be hereinafter specified that is to say and I herein give and bequeath unto Richard Latter my son three pounds per annum and to his heirs forever out of the said Messuage house Mill farm and Lands called pepper Mill by even equal half yearly payments the first payment to begin at Michaelmas next after my decease and if my said son Edward shall not pay any of the said half yearly payments within one and twenty days after they shall become due
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  Or payable it shall and may be lawfull and my will and mind is my said son Richard shall enter and enjoy the same till he or his heirs shall be fully satisfied contented and paid Item I give and bequeath out of the said Messuage Farm and Lands called pepper Mill unto Mary my Daughter the wife of John Rummings four pounds per annum during her life and the life of her said husband and after the decease of her my said daughter and the said John Rummings her husband I give and bequeath the said sum of four pounds per annum unto their son Edward Rummings and to his heirs forever to be paid to them by even and equal half yearly payments and for want of such payments it shall and may be lawful and my will and mind is that he or they shall reenter and enjoy the same till they shall be fully satisfied contented and paid the first payment to begin the next Michaelmas after my decease Item I give unto Mary my loving wife and James my youngest son whom I make Executrix and Executor jointly together all the rest of my Goods and Chattels ready moneys bills bonds debts hay corn household stuff stock within and without whatsoever or wheresoever unto me belonging to be equally divided betwixt them they paying my Debts Legacies to my said sons William and John and my funeral expences and my will and mind is that if my said loving wife Mary and my son James disagree that all my said Goods and whatever else I have herein bequeathed to them together shall be fairly appraised and equally divided betwixt them when my said wife Mary shall think convenient and that she the said Mary my wife shall have and enjoy the same during her natural life and the remainder after her decease to be equally divided amongst all my children In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this thirteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred twenty six – Ed. Latter – signed sealed published and declared to be my last Will and Testament contained and written upon one sheet of stampt paper revoking all former Wills and Deeds in the presence of, the words from Lady Day next being first interlined Edward Bandock his mark Elizabeth Swift her mark Lawrence Foster
  
  Probatum fuit huiusmodi Testamentum apud London decimo octavo die mensis Januarii Anno Domini Millesimo septingentesimo vicesimo sexto coram venerabili viro Edvardo Kinaston Legum Doctore Surrogato venerabilis et Egregii viri Johannis Bettesworth Legum Doctoris Curia Prerogativa Cantuariensis Magistri Custodis sive Commissarii legitime constituti Juramentis Maria Latter Relicta et Jacobi Latter filii dicti defucnitt Executorum in dicto Testamento nominat quibus commissa fuit administratio omnium et singulorum bonorum jurium et creditorum dicti defuncti de bene et fideliter administrando eadem Ad Sancta Dei Evangelia Jurat
  Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 1 September 2019 (on a flight from Sydney to Perth!)
  
• Death*: Edward Latter died in November 1726 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, at age 63.
• Burial*: Edward Latter was buried on 19 November 1726 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, (from an Ancestry tree - to be confirmed.)
• Probate: His estate was probated on 18 January 1726/27 at London, England.

Mary Botten

• Marriage*: Mary Botten married Edward Latter, son of Richard Latter and Ann Horneblow, on 24 November 1689 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 24 November 1689, her married name was Latter.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Botten is mentioned in the will of Edward Latter dated 13 November 1726 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Mary Botten died in 1739 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Botten was buried on 19 May 1739 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, (from an Ancestry tree - to be confirmed.)

William Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Latter was baptized on 12 October 1690 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten.
• Marriage*: William Latter married Rosamund Knowles on 20 December 1713 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, William of Frant.²
• Occupation*: William Latter was a miller on 7 February 1724/25.¹
• (Witness) Will: William Latter is mentioned in the will of Edward Latter dated 13 November 1726 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: On 4 May 1741 John Goodsoul [Gudsell/Godsell], son of Gregory Goodsoul was apprenticed to William Latter, miller of Frant, East Sussex.⁴

Edward Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Latter was baptized on 18 December 1692 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten.
• Marriage: Edward Latter married Sarah Baldock on 29 February 1719/20 at Frant, Sussex, England^B, Edward of Lamberhurst, Kent.²
• Anecdote*: In 1726 Edward's father died and he was was left the property called Pepper Mill in Lamberhurst.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Latter is mentioned in the will of Edward Latter dated 13 November 1726 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Edward Latter died on 22 February 1743/44 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, at age 51.⁴
• Burial*: Edward Latter was buried in 1744 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscription at St Mary the Virgin, Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, for Edward Latter was recorded as
  Here Lyeth the / Body of EDW / ARD LATTER / Who departed / this Life / Feb ye 22 1743.⁴

Richard Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Latter was baptized on 22 January 1695/96 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten.
• Marriage*: Richard Latter married Elizabeth Besbeech on 29 June 1716 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Goudhurst, Kent.²
• Residence*: In 1726 Richard Latter lived at Pepper Mill, Lamberhurst, Kent, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Richard Latter is mentioned in the will of Edward Latter dated 13 November 1726 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.³

Mary Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Latter was baptized on 25 December 1702 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Latter and Mary Botten.
• Marriage*: Mary Latter married John Rummens on 15 December 1719 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 15 December 1719, her married name was Rummens.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Latter is mentioned in the will of Edward Latter dated 13 November 1726 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Mary Latter died on 8 December 1767 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, at age 64.⁴
• Burial*: Mary Latter was buried in December 1767 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscription at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, for Mary Latter was recorded as
  Mary wife of John Rumens, December ye 8th 1767 aged 63. John Rumens of this parish, January ye 12th 1745 aged 53. Left issue six sons and two daughters.⁴

James Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Latter was baptized on 7 September 1706 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten.
• (Witness) Will: James Latter is mentioned in the will of Edward Latter dated 13 November 1726 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: James Latter married Susannah Beecher on 3 June 1729 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: In the 1747 account book kept by Edward and Thomas Lucke (his son), James Latter is recorded as a yeoman farmer in Wadhurst.⁴
• Will*: James Latter left a will made on 19 April 1749 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Anecdote: Will of James LATTER of Frant, Yeoman, 1749
  Made: 19 Apr 1749
  Proved: 2 Nov 1749
  PCC: PROB 11/774/269
  In the Name of God Amen I James Latter Senior of the parish of Fant als Frant in the county of Sussex yeoman being weak in body but of sound mind memory and understanding thanks be given Almighty God for the same do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in writing in manner and form following viz. First I bequeath my soul to Almighty God that gave it me trusting in the merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour for remission of my sins and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried by my Executrix herein after named and as to the worldly goods I hath pleased the Lord to bestow upon me I do give and bequeath in manner following Imprimis I give to Susannah Latter my loving wife all my houses lands buildings whatsoever or wheresoever lying in the counties of Kent and Sussex with all my bills bonds debts dues and demands with all my stock hay corn husbandry tackling all my household goods both linnen and woollen and all my ready money she paying my debts funeral expences the time of her natural life and after the decease of Susannah Latter my loving wife my will and mind is that what there shall be left of all my houses lands buildings stock hay corn bills bonds dues and demands with all the ready money to be divided between my children that shall be then living that is to say my sons John Latter James Latter and Edward Latter to have as much more as my daughters Mary Latter, Susannah Latter Ann Latter Elizabeth Latter Phebe Latter Lydia Latter revoking all former wills declaring this to be my last will and testament signed sealed this nineteenth day of April one thousand seven hundred forty nine and in the twenty second year of our sovereign Lord George the Second King Defender of the faith – James Latter his mark – signed sealed in the presence of Henry Hostar – John Hilder – John Foster
  
  This will was proved at London the second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and forty nine before the right worshipfull John
  Bettesworth Doctor of Laws Master Degree and commissary of the prerogative court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the oath of Susannah Latter Widow and Executrix according to the tenor of the will to whom Administration was granted of all and singular the Goods chattels and credits of the said deceased being first sworn by commission duly to administer.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 7 September 2019.)
  
• Death*: James Latter died in April 1749 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, at age 42.
• Burial*: James Latter was buried on 21 April 1749 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, (from an Ancestry tree - to be confirmed.)
• Anecdote: Title: Probate inventory (unstamped) of the goods and chattels of James Latter of Bayham in Frant [yeoman] by Peter Cliften and John Beecher
  Date: 17 May 1749
  ESRO reference: AMS 6243/1
  Description: The inventory, which lists a brewhouse, pantry, cellar, parlour, pantry, middle chamber, kitchen and garret, grain and livestock, amounted to £815 7s 6d.
  Endorsed: Memorandum of agreement by Henry Rose and William Turner (the husbands of Mary and Susannah the daughters of James Latter deceased) to deduct from the estate of JL £50 paid by the executrix in repairing the flood gates to Bartly Mill [in Frant] and £150 due on a bond paid by her to Richard Barns 28 Nov 1751.
  [The will of James Latter the elder of Frant yeoman dated 19 Apr 1749, was proved in PCC on 2 Nov 1749 by his widow Susannah. Bequests were made to his children John, James, Edward, Mary, Susanna, Ann, Elizabeth, Phoebe and Lydia (PRO PROB 11/774)]
• Probate: His estate was probated on 2 November 1749 at London, England.

Rosamund Knowles

• Name Variation: Rosamund Knowles was also known as Rose.
• Marriage*: Rosamund Knowles married William Latter, son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten, on 20 December 1713 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, William of Frant.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 December 1713, her married name was Latter.
• Death*: Rosamund Knowles died in 1739 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Rosamund Knowles was buried on 4 August 1739 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "wife of William of Frant."²

Edward Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Latter was baptized on 23 April 1717 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of William Latter and Rosamund Knowles.
• Marriage*: Edward Latter married Jane King on 24 April 1739 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, Edward of Frant, Jane of this parish.¹

Sarah Baldock

• Marriage*: Sarah Baldock married Edward Latter, son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten, on 29 February 1719/20 at Frant, Sussex, England^B, Edward of Lamberhurst, Kent.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 February 1719/20, her married name was Latter.

Elizabeth Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Latter was baptized on 24 February 1722/23 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Latter and Sarah Baldock.

John Rummens

• Marriage*: John Rummens married Mary Latter, daughter of Edward Latter and Mary Botten, on 15 December 1719 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B.¹
• Death*: John Rummens died on 12 January 1745/46 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.²
• Burial*: John Rummens was buried in January 1746 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscription at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B, for John Rummens was recorded as
  Mary wife of John Rumens, December ye 8th 1767 aged 63. John Rumens of this parish, January ye 12th 1745 aged 53. Left issue six sons and two daughters.²

John Latter

Parents:

• Birth*: John Latter was born circa 1691 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten.
• Marriage*: John Latter married Elizabeth Baker on 10 December 1721 at Frant, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth of Goudhurst; John of Lamberhurst.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Latter is mentioned in the will of Edward Latter dated 13 November 1726 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will*: John Latter left a will made on 2 March 1767 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: Will of John LATTER of Frant, Yeoman, 1776
  Made: 2 Mar 1767
  Proved: 12 Aug 1776
  ESRO: PBT 1/1/63/569
  FamilySearch.org: Film no: 1886067; Image: 802
  In the Name of God Amen I John Latter of Frant otherwise Fant in the County of Sussex yeoman being in good health of body and of sound and perfect mind and memory (praise be God) but considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of time when, therefore do this second day of March in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and sixty seven, make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following (that is to say) First and principally I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrix and Executor herein after named, And as to the disposal of such temporal estate as it hath pleased Almighty God to bless me with I give and dispose thereof as follows (that is to say) First I give devise and bequeath unto my youngest daughter Ann Latter the sume of ten pounds of lawfull money of Great Britain To be paid unto her by my Executrix and Executor hereafter named within twelve months after my decease Also I give devise and bequeath unto Elizabeth my now loving wife all that moiety or full half part the whole to be divided into equal parts of all and singular my goods and chattels whatsoever and wheresoever for and during her natural life and from and after her decease I give and bequeath the same unto and amongst all my daughters to be equally divided betwixt them share and share alike and if it shall happen that any one of my said daughters shall dye leaving a child or children in such case I give and bequeath the said share to that child or children so left I give devise and bequeath unto my only son William Latter all that other moiety or full half part (the whole to be divided into two equal parts) of all my goods and chattels whatsoever and wheresoever to him and his heirs for ever. And I do hereby appoint my brother Robert Baker of the Pillory and John Collens of Burns both of Goudhurst in the County of Kent yeomen to be trustees of this my last Will and Testament to be therein aiding and assisting and to see that everything be done according to the intent and meaning of this my last Will and Testament, and I do hereby disannul and make void all former will or wills by me made ratifying and confirming this to be my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I the said John Latter (the testator) to this my last Will and Testament contained in one sheet of paper have set my hand and seale the day and year first above written.
  John Latter
  Signed sealed published and declared
  by the said John Latter (the testator) as and
  for his last Will and Testament in the
  presence of us
  Witnesses
  John Collens
  Thos Stapley
  William Underhill his mark
  12^th August 1776 Then was sworn William Latter one of the Executors named in this will to whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof. Reserved nevertheless a power of granting the like commission to Elizabeth Latter the other Executrix in this will named when she shall come in due form of law to ask for the same By us Edmund Lund
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 10 September 2019.)
• Death*: John Latter died in 1776 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Latter was buried in 1776 at England.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 12 August 1776 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth Besbeech

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Besbeech married Richard Latter, son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten, on 29 June 1716 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Goudhurst, Kent.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 June 1716, her married name was Latter.

Susannah Beecher

• Marriage*: Susannah Beecher married James Latter, son of Edward Latter and Mary Botten, on 3 June 1729 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 3 June 1729, her married name was Latter.
• (Witness) Will: Susannah Beecher is mentioned in the will of James Latter dated 19 April 1749 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.²

John Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Latter was baptized on 14 May 1740 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Latter and Susannah Beecher.
• (Witness) Will: John Latter is mentioned in the will of James Latter dated 19 April 1749 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.²

James Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Latter was baptized on 26 December 1741 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Latter and Susannah Beecher.
• (Witness) Will: James Latter is mentioned in the will of James Latter dated 19 April 1749 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.²

Edward Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Latter was baptized on 30 November 1744 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Latter and Susannah Beecher.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Latter is mentioned in the will of James Latter dated 19 April 1749 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.²