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Jenny Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jenny Verrall was baptized on 4 April 1773 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor.
• (Witness) Will: Jenny Verrall is mentioned in the will of Samuel Verrall dated 24 March 1804 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Probate: Jenny Verrall witnessed the probate of the estate of Samuel Verrall on 6 June 1805 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England; Under £600.

Elizabeth Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Verrall was baptized on 16 October 1774 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Verrall is mentioned in the will of Samuel Verrall dated 24 March 1804 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Probate: Elizabeth Verrall witnessed the probate of the estate of Samuel Verrall on 6 June 1805 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England; Under £600.

Sarah Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Verrall was baptized on 28 April 1776 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Verrall is mentioned in the will of Samuel Verrall dated 24 March 1804 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Probate: Sarah Verrall witnessed the probate of the estate of Samuel Verrall on 6 June 1805 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England; Under £600.

Harry Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harry Verrall was baptized on 13 December 1777 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, baptised as "Harry."¹
• He was the son of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor.
• (Witness) Marriage: Harry Verrall witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Smith and Samuel Verrall on 18 June 1802 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B; Samuel of Alfriston; Elizabeth of this parish. Witnesses: Lucy DALY; Henry VIRRELL [Note: Samuel's sister Lucy married Richard DULY].²
• (Witness) Will: Harry Verrall is mentioned in the will of Samuel Verrall dated 24 March 1804 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Marriage License: Harry Verrall and Jane Elphick obtained a marriage licence on 19 March 1808 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Henry 28+, bricklayer of Willingdon; Jane 21+ of Jevington. Sponsors: Henry Virrell and Robert Bodle, brickmaker of Alfriston.²
• Marriage*: Harry Verrall married Jane Elphick, daughter of Richard Elphick and Jane Lower, on 22 March 1808 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, Henry of Willingdon; Jane of Jevington. Witnesses: Richard Willard and Lucy Alwork.²
• Occupation*: Harry Verrall was a bricklayer on 7 June 1841.⁵
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Harry Verrall and Jane Elphick lived at Village, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, with unmarried brother James Verrall (57 years, born Willingdon) and niece Harriet Verrall (20 years, born Willingdon, daughter of brother Charles.)⁶
• Will*: Harry Verrall left a will made on 21 March 1853 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.⁷
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Harry Verrall, Bricklayer of Willingdon, 1855
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/85/69)
  Made: 21 Mar 1853
  Probate: 5 Mar 1855, Archdeaconry Court of Lewes
  Familysearch.org: Film no: 1886238; Image no: 632
  This is the last Wil and Testament of me Harry Verral of Willingdon in the County of Sussex Bricklayer that is to say I give and bequeath unto my wife Jenny Verrall all such monies as shall be due owing or belonging to me at the time of my decease And I give devise and bequeath unto my brother James Verrall all and every my messuages buildings lands tenements hereditaments and real estate whatsoever and wheresoever with their and every of their rights members and appurtenances and also all the residue of my personal estate To hold the same unto the said James Verrall his heirs executors administrators and assigns absolutely and for ever subject nevertheless to and with the payment there… of all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expences And I nominate constitute and appoint the said James Verrall sole executor of this my last Will and Testament And Lastly I hereby revoke all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made and declare this only to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I the said Harry Verrall have hereunto set my hand this twenty first day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty three
  Sgned Harry Verrall
  Signed published and declared
  By the above named Harry Verrall
  as and for his last Will and
  Testament in the presence of us
  who in his presence at his request
  and in the presence of each other
  have hereunder subscribed our names
  as witnesses thereto
  Witness John Feast[?]
  Moses Burton
  
  On the fifth day of March 1855 was sworn James Verrall the sole executor in this will named to whom was committed the execution thereof.
  And the said James Verrall was at the same time sworn that the goods chattels and credits of the deceased were under the value of one hundred pounds.
  Under caution by us
  …. Scobell Sur.
  Testator died on or about 1^st Jany 1855
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 30 May 2020.)
  
• Death*: Harry Verrall died in 1854 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Harry Verrall was buried on 31 December 1854 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, "77 years."⁸
• Probate: His estate was probated on 5 March 1855 Value under £100.

Charles Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Verrall was baptized on 28 April 1781 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor.
• (Witness) Will: Charles Verrall is mentioned in the will of Samuel Verrall dated 24 March 1804 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• (Witness) Probate: Charles Verrall witnessed the probate of the estate of Samuel Verrall on 6 June 1805 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England; Under £600.
• Marriage*: Charles Verrall married Ann Chase on 23 April 1813 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish. Witnesses: John Hoad; G. Virrell.⁴
• Marriage*: Charles Verrall married Mary Elphick on 14 February 1826 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, Charles a widower, both of this parish. Witnesses: Henry Virrell; Jane Virrell.⁴
• Occupation*: Charles Verrall was a bricklayer on 7 June 1841.⁵
• Death*: Charles Verrall died in 1858 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.⁶

Elizabeth Smith

• Married Name: As of 18 June 1802, her married name was Verrall.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Smith married Samuel Verrall, son of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor, on 18 June 1802 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, Samuel of Alfriston; Elizabeth of this parish. Witnesses: Lucy DALY; Henry VIRRELL [Note: Samuel's sister Lucy married Richard DULY].¹

Cephas Verrall

• Birth*: Cephas Verrall was born circa 1710 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Cephas Verrall married Mary Mockford, daughter of Thomas Mockford and Elizabeth Body, on 7 May 1734 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, Cephas of Rottingdean; Mary of the same parish.¹
• Death*: Cephas Verrall died in 1800 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Cephas Verrall was buried on 30 March 1800 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Mockford

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Mockford was born on 7 May 1703 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Mockford and Elizabeth Body.
• Baptism: Mary Mockford was baptized on 23 May 1703 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Mockford married Cephas Verrall on 7 May 1734 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, Cephas of Rottingdean; Mary of the same parish.²
• Married Name: As of 7 May 1734, her married name was Verrall.²
• Death*: Mary Mockford died in 1775 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Mockford was buried on 22 April 1775 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Cephas."³

Mary Duly

• Marriage License: Mary Duly and Cephas Verrall obtained a marriage licence on 9 June 1784 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary a widow of Wilmington; Cephas a bricklayer 22+ of the same parish. Sponsors: Cephas Verrall and George Dunn, gent of Eastbourne.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 June 1784, her married name was Verrall.
• Marriage*: Mary Duly married Cephas Verrall, son of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor, on 10 June 1784 at Wilmington, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Mary Duly died on 19 May 1820 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.²
• Mon-Inscr*: A gravestone inscriptionfor Mary Duly was recorded as
  In memory of / CEPHAS VERRLL / who departed this life / 11 Novr: 1827, aged 65 years / In memory of MARY / the wife of Cephas Verrell / who departed this life / May 19th 1820, aged 70 years.²

Thomas Mockford

• Marriage*: Thomas Mockford married Elizabeth Body on 28 November 1695 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹

Elizabeth Body

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Body married Thomas Mockford on 28 November 1695 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 28 November 1695, her married name was Mockford.¹

Barbara Coates

• Baptism*: Barbara Coates was baptized on 1 January 1773 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 6 April 1791, her married name was Verrall.
• Marriage*: Barbara Coates married Edward Verrall, son of Samuel Verrall and Elizabeth Batchelor, on 6 April 1791 at Wilmington, Sussex, England, Barbara of Folkington.¹
• Death*: Barbara Coates died in 1836 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Barbara Coates was buried on 27 March 1836 at All Saints, Westdean, Sussex, England^B, "63 years."²

Robert Batchelor

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Batchelor was baptized on 21 February 1713/14 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Batchelor and Ann Harwood.
• Marriage*: Robert Batchelor married Ann Meecham on 15 June 1741 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, Ann STRETTON, a widow.²
• Death*: Robert Batchelor died in 1777 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Batchelor was buried on 8 August 1777 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.³

Ann Meecham

• Marriage License: Ann Meecham and William Stretton obtained a marriage licence on 15 October 1726 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William a carpenter of Willingdon; Ann of Folkington.¹
• Married Name: As of 18 October 1726, her married name was Stretton.
• Marriage*: Ann Meecham married William Stretton on 18 October 1726 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B, Ann MACHAN.¹
• Marriage*: Ann Meecham married Robert Batchelor, son of David Batchelor and Ann Harwood, on 15 June 1741 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, Ann STRETTON, a widow.¹
• Married Name: As of 15 June 1741, her married name was Batchelor.¹

William Stretton

• Birth*: William Stretton was born circa 1700 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: William Stretton and Ann Meecham obtained a marriage licence on 15 October 1726 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William a carpenter of Willingdon; Ann of Folkington.¹
• Marriage*: William Stretton married Ann Meecham on 18 October 1726 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B, Ann MACHAN.¹
• Death*: William Stretton died in 1735 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Stretton was buried on 19 September 1735 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.²

Lucy Stretton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Lucy Stretton was baptized on 6 June 1732 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Stretton and Ann Meecham.

William Stretton

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Stretton was baptized on 10 October 1735 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, "father deceased."¹
• He was the son of William Stretton and Ann Meecham.

Mary Stretton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Stretton was baptized on 8 August 1728 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Stretton and Ann Meecham.

Ann Stretton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Stretton was baptized on 10 October 1729 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Stretton and Ann Meecham.

William Henty

• Birth*: William Henty was born circa 1763 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: William Henty married Mary Verrall, daughter of Samuel Verrall and Mary Wilkins, on 13 April 1788 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, William of Jevington, Mary of this parish. Witnesses: Abraham Hunt and Thomas Hart.¹
• Death*: William Henty died in 1847 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Henty was buried on 24 June 1847 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B, "84 years."²

Gladys Muriel Middleton

Gladys Muriel Dean (nee Middleton). (Photo: Gemma Jarvis)

Parents:

• Birth*: Gladys Muriel Middleton was born on 4 January 1920 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert James Middleton and Fortune Emma Coates.
• Marriage*: Gladys Muriel Middleton married William Arthur Dean, son of William James Dean and Rose Edie Bard, in 1942 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Gladys Muriel Middleton died in 2000 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³

William Arthur Dean

Parents:

• Birth*: William Arthur Dean was born on 22 April 1920 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of William James Dean and Rose Edie Bard.
• Marriage*: William Arthur Dean married Gladys Muriel Middleton, daughter of Herbert James Middleton and Fortune Emma Coates, in 1942 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: William Arthur Dean died in 1990 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹

William James Dean

• Birth*: William James Dean was born on 26 August 1897 at West Ham, Essex, England.
• Marriage*: William James Dean married Rose Edie Bard in 1919 at West Ham, Essex, England.¹
• Death*: William James Dean died on 2 March 1946 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, at age 48.

Rose Edie Bard

• Birth*: Rose Edie Bard was born on 10 February 1897 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Rose Edie Bard married William James Dean in 1919 at West Ham, Essex, England.¹
• Death*: Rose Edie Bard died on 9 January 1977 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, at age 79.

Joan Emmeline Middleton

Parents:

• Birth*: Joan Emmeline Middleton was born on 5 November 1922 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.^1,2,3
• She was the daughter of Herbert James Middleton and Fortune Emma Coates.
• Married Name: As of 30 September 1945, her married name was Elkins.
• Marriage*: Joan Emmeline Middleton married Stanley Walter Elkins on 30 September 1945 at England.^1,4
• Death*: Joan Emmeline Middleton died in 1989 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³

Stanley Walter Elkins

• Birth*: Stanley Walter Elkins was born on 21 June 1920 at Bristol, Avon, England.^1,2
• Marriage*: Stanley Walter Elkins married Joan Emmeline Middleton, daughter of Herbert James Middleton and Fortune Emma Coates, on 30 September 1945 at England.^3,4
• Death*: Stanley Walter Elkins died in 1993 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²

Henry Charles Hillman

• Birth*: Henry Charles Hillman was born in 1899 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Henry Charles Hillman married Alice Rose Crabb in 1924 at St George Hanover Square, London, England.
• Death*: Henry Charles Hillman died on 4 April 1964 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Admon*: Administration of Henry Charles Hillman was granted on 26 May 1964 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B: Effects: £298.¹

Alice Rose Crabb

• Birth*: Alice Rose Crabb was born on 18 August 1888 at Lambeth, London, England.
• Married Name: As of 5 December 1908, her married name was Hayman.
• Marriage*: Alice Rose Crabb married Charles Frederick Pain Hayman on 5 December 1908 at Register Office, St George Hanover Square, London, England.
• Marriage*: Alice Rose Crabb married Henry Charles Hillman in 1924 at St George Hanover Square, London, England.
• Married Name: As of 1924, her married name was Hillman.
• Death*: Alice Rose Crabb died in 1953 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.

Charles Frederick Pain Hayman

• Birth*: Charles Frederick Pain Hayman was born in 1882 at Malta.
• Marriage*: Charles Frederick Pain Hayman married Alice Rose Crabb on 5 December 1908 at Register Office, St George Hanover Square, London, England.

Mary Josephine Middleton

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Josephine Middleton was born in 1924 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert James Middleton and Fortune Emma Coates.
• Married Name: As of 1945, her married name was Clark.
• Marriage*: Mary Josephine Middleton married Charles William Clark, son of Charles Percival Clark and May Isobel Pratt, in 1945 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 20 September 1975, her married name was Jago.
• Marriage*: Mary Josephine Middleton married Bernard Francis A Jago on 20 September 1975 at Sussex, England.³
• Death*: Mary Josephine Middleton died on 26 June 2008 at Peacehaven, Sussex, England.