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Catherine Mitchell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Catherine Mitchell was baptized on 1 November 1812 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Mitchell and Jane Packham.

William Mitchell

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Mitchell was baptized on 15 May 1815 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Mitchell and Jane Packham.
• (Witness) Will: William Mitchell is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 10 May 1830 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Eleanor Mitchell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Eleanor Mitchell was baptized on 12 October 1817 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Mitchell and Jane Packham.

Thomas Mitchell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Mitchell was baptized on 14 May 1820 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Mitchell and Jane Packham.

Elizabeth Mitchell

• Birth*: Elizabeth Mitchell was born circa 1780 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Mitchell and Richard Packham obtained a marriage licence on 15 January 1806 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Richard, 26, yeoman of Cuckfield; Elizabeth 26, of the same parish. Sponsors: Richard Packham and Thomas Gower, labourer of St Michael, Lewes.¹
• Married Name: As of 17 January 1806, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Mitchell married Richard Packham, son of John Packham and Mary Cooper, on 17 January 1806 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Residence*: On 31 March 1814 Elizabeth Mitchell and Richard Packham lived at Broad Street, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Elizabeth Mitchell died in 1845 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Mitchell was buried on 27 March 1845 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "age 68 years."³

George Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Packham was baptized on 9 December 1810 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Packham and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• (Witness) Will: George Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 10 May 1830 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Henry Packham

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Packham was born in 1817 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Packham and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• Baptism: Henry Packham was baptized on 16 May 1819 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "18 months old."¹
• (Witness) Will: Henry Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 10 May 1830 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

William Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Packham was baptized on 20 August 1815 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, labourer, abode: Broadstreet.¹
• He was the son of Richard Packham and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• (Witness) Will: William Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 10 May 1830 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

John Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Packham was baptized on 31 March 1814 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, labourer, abode: Broadstreet.¹
• He was the son of Richard Packham and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• Anecdote*: The following may be relevant to this John Packham:
  Reception document: John PACKHAM
  Date: 3 Nov 1875
  ESRO reference: HC 24/2806
  Description: Date of previous admission:
  Sex: Male
  Age: 61
  Condition as to marriage: Single
  Condition of life and previous occupation: None
  Previous place of abode: Cuckfield Union House
  County, union or parish to which chargeable:
  Form of mental disorder: An Imbercile
  Supposed cause of insanity:
  Age on first attack:
  Date of discharge, removal or death: 31 Oct 1877
  Condition on discharge or removal; or died: Died
  Observations:
  Source of above data: HC 32/3
  Creator(s): St Francis Hospital, Haywards Heath.

Richard Cooper

• Marriage*: Richard Cooper married Mary Tulley, daughter of Francis Tulley, on 20 June 1754 at Bolney, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Cuckfield; Mary daughter of Francis.¹

Mary Tulley

Parents:

• Mary Tulley was the daughter of Francis Tulley.
• Marriage*: Mary Tulley married Richard Cooper on 20 June 1754 at Bolney, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Cuckfield; Mary daughter of Francis.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 June 1754, her married name was Cooper.¹

Francis Tulley

John Packham

Parents:

• Birth: John Packham was born in 1751 at Keymer, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Packham was baptized on 17 November 1751 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Mary Relfe.
• Anecdote: There is reason to doubt that this is the correct baptism for John Packham, but it is left here to aid future research.
• Anecdote: This family is closely associated with Pain's (or Payne's) farm at Cuckfield. According to the land tax assessments, from 1780 Paines Place was owned by Francis Read who must have died about 1790 as it passes to his heirs. On 7 Nov 1791 it is bought by Warden Sergison Esq (with John Packham noted as tenant) who owns it until his death on 9 July 1811. It is then owned by his heirs until 1832. John Packham is the occupier all that time. In his will made in 1812, John Packham states: "the lease of the messuage farm and lands called Pains Farm ..... was also granted by the said Warden Sergison to me for the term of twelve years from Michelmas day one thousand eight hundred and six". It was obviously a lease renewal, but it shows that John Packham was always the occupier of Pains, not the owner.
• Marriage*: John Packham married Sarah Ashfold, daughter of John Ashfold and Patience Winton, on 28 April 1778 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote: The earliest land tax assessment for Cuckfield appears to be for the year 1780. John Read is the owner of Pains and John Packham the occupier. The tax assessed was £12 based on an annual rent of £60.²
• Marriage License: John Packham and Mary Brigden obtained a marriage licence on 1 October 1794 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a widower farmer of Cuckfield; Mary 29+ of the same parish. Sponsors: John Packham and Thomas Kenward, baker of Lewes.³
• Marriage*: John Packham married Mary Brigden, daughter of William Brigden and Elizabeth Cox, on 5 October 1794 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, widower yeoman of Payne's Place; Mary of this parish.³
• Death*: John Packham died in 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Will*: John Packham left a will made on 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Yet to be transcribed.
• Burial*: John Packham was buried on 25 February 1812 at Pain's Place, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "64 years, Pain's Place."⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 7 March 1812 Value under £3,500.

Mary Brigden

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Brigden was born in 1764 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Brigden was baptized on 3 October 1764 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Brigden and Elizabeth Cox.
• Marriage License: Mary Brigden and John Packham obtained a marriage licence on 1 October 1794 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a widower farmer of Cuckfield; Mary 29+ of the same parish. Sponsors: John Packham and Thomas Kenward, baker of Lewes.²
• Married Name: As of 5 October 1794, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Mary Brigden married John Packham, son of Thomas Packham and Mary Relfe, on 5 October 1794 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, widower yeoman of Payne's Place; Mary of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Brigden is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• (Witness) Will: Mary Brigden is mentioned in the will of Euphemia Packham dated 2 November 1827 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Death*: Mary Brigden died in 1841 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Brigden was buried on 26 June 1841 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "77 years, Brighton."⁷

William Brigden

• Marriage*: William Brigden married Elizabeth Cox on 29 February 1756 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Cox

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Cox married William Brigden on 29 February 1756 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 February 1756, her married name was Brigden.¹

Mary Ann Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ann Packham was baptized on 12 September 1813 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "farmer, abode: Paine's Place."¹
• She was the daughter of John Packham and Anne (?)

Sarah Ashfold

Parents:

• Birth: Sarah Ashfold was born in 1753 at Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Sarah Ashfold was baptized on 19 December 1753 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ashfold and Patience Winton.
• Married Name: As of 28 April 1778, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Sarah Ashfold married John Packham, son of Thomas Packham and Mary Relfe, on 28 April 1778 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Sarah Ashfold died in 1791 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Ashfold was buried on 18 June 1791 at Pain's Place, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, "36 years, Paine's Place."²

Sarah Ann Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Ann Packham was baptized on 27 July 1788 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, abode: Pain's Place.¹
• She was the daughter of John Packham and Sarah Ashfold.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Ann Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Married Name: As of 26 April 1815, her married name was Truseler.
• Marriage*: Sarah Ann Packham married Thomas Laress Truseler jnr on 26 April 1815 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.⁴

James Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Packham was baptized on 23 February 1785 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Packham and Sarah Ashfold.
• Marriage*: James Packham married Elizabeth Anscomb on 22 April 1806 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: James Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Occupation*: James Packham was a farmer in 1839.
• Residence*: In 1839 James Packham lived at Fletching, Sussex, England^B, (according to his brother John Packham's will.)
• (Witness) Will: James Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 19 April 1839 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 James Packham lived at Moses, Fletching, Sussex, England, appears to be a widower, living with his 25 year old niece Elizabeth Packham who is housekeeper.⁶
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 James Packham lived at Fletching, Sussex, England^B, a widower, 76 years, farmer of 165 acres employing 8 men and 3 boys.⁷
• Death*: James Packham died on 20 November 1869 at Fletching, Sussex, England^B, at age 84.⁸
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 23 December 1869 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Effects under £1,500.⁸

John Ashfold

• Marriage*: John Ashfold married Patience Winton on 9 April 1751 at West Grinstead, Sussex, England^B, John of Cuckfield, Patience of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Ashfold is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Patience Winton

• Marriage*: Patience Winton married John Ashfold on 9 April 1751 at West Grinstead, Sussex, England^B, John of Cuckfield, Patience of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 9 April 1751, her married name was Ashfold.¹

Matilda Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Matilda Packham was baptized on 5 July 1801 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "Abode: Pains."¹
• She was the daughter of John Packham and Mary Brigden.
• (Witness) Will: Matilda Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Married Name: As of 13 January 1820, her married name was Wright.
• Marriage*: Matilda Packham married John Wright on 13 January 1820 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Euphemia Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Euphemia Packham was baptized on 1 April 1799 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "Abode: Pains."¹
• She was the daughter of John Packham and Mary Brigden.
• (Witness) Will: Euphemia Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Will*: Euphemia Packham left a will made on 2 November 1827 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Euphemia Packham of Brighton, 1828
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/76/296)
  Made: 2 Nov 1827
  Proved: 29 May 1828, Archdeaconry of Lewes
  In the Name of God Amen I Euphemia Packham being of sound mind memory and understanding do make this my last will and testament I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses may be fully paid and discharged I give and bequeath unto my dear mother Mary Packham now living with me all my real and personal estate whatsoever kind or nature to be disposed of by her as she may think proper if she shall be living at my death I also give and bequeath to her all my interest of the two hundred pounds at the rate of five pounds per cent that may be due or hereafter to be due and which is now regularly paid to me by my brother John Packham and all principal of money that may be at my disposal to my dear mother her heirs executors or administrators to be disposed of as she may think proper And also all my furniture money watch plate jewels clothes goods and chattels of whatsoever kind or nature for her sole use and benefit And I appoint my said dear mother sole executrix of this my last will and testament In Witness whereof I the said Euphemia Packham the testatrix have to this my last will and testament contained in one sheet of paper set my hand and seal this second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.
  Eufemia Packham [signed]
  Signed sealed published and declared by the said Euphemia Packham the testatrix as and for her last will and testament in the presence of us who in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses
  Jas Addington
  Rob Powell
  Eliz Packham
  29 May 1828 Then was sworn Mary Packham the sole executrix in this will named to whom was committed the execution thereof And the said Mary Packham was also sworn that the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased were under the value of three hundred pounds.
  Under Caution by us
  George Proctor Surrogate
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 4^th February 2024. )
  
• Death*: Euphemia Packham died in November 1827 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, at age 28.
• Burial*: Euphemia Packham was buried on 19 November 1827 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "spinster, 28 years."⁶
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 29 May 1828 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value under £300.

Francis Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis Packham was baptized on 26 May 1796 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "Abode: Pains Place."¹
• He was the son of John Packham and Mary Brigden.
• (Witness) Will: Francis Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Marriage*: Francis Packham married Elizabeth Tassell on 5 April 1821 at Maidstone, Kent, England^B.
• Occupation*: Francis Packham was a grocer on 30 March 1851.⁴
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Francis Packham and Elizabeth Tassell lived at Back Lane, Winchelsea, Sussex, England.⁴
• Marriage*: Francis Packham married Mary Holt, daughter of Jacob Holt, on 6 September 1858 at Winchelsea, Sussex, England^B.
• Occupation: Francis Packham was clerk re St John's Church on 2 April 1871.⁵
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Francis Packham and Mary Holt lived at Highlands, Cuckfield, Sussex, England.⁵
• Death*: Francis Packham died in 1879 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.⁶

Charles Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Packham was baptized on 23 January 1782 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, Baptised as John but considered to be Charles.¹
• He was the son of John Packham and Sarah Ashfold.
• Anecdote*: Evidence that this baptism should be for Charles (and not John as recorded in the parish register) is that Charles is mentioned in his father's will, but there is no baptism for him unlike the rest of the children, and his age at burial, 47 years in 1829, gives a birth year of c1782. Also, there is no burial record for the John Packham born 1779.
• Marriage*: Charles Packham married Lydia Burtenshaw on 11 November 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Charles Packham was a miller on 10 November 1811.¹
• (Witness) Will: Charles Packham is mentioned in the will of John Packham dated 8 January 1812 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• (Witness) Will: Charles Packham is mentioned in the will of Thomas Packham dated 21 December 1815 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Will*: Charles Packham left a will made on 23 September 1829 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.⁷
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Yet to be transcribed.
• Death*: Charles Packham died in October 1829 at Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B, at age 47.
• Burial*: Charles Packham was buried on 22 October 1829 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B, "47 years, Hurstpierpoint."⁸
• Probate: His estate was probated on 30 March 1830 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value under £1,000.

Lydia Burtenshaw

• Married Name: As of 11 November 1804, her married name was Packham.
• Marriage*: Lydia Burtenshaw married Charles Packham, son of John Packham and Sarah Ashfold, on 11 November 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Packham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Packham was baptized on 17 October 1813 at Holy Trinity, Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Packham and Lydia Burtenshaw.
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Elizabeth Packham lived at Fletching, Sussex, England^B, living with her uncle, James Packham, 76 years, widower.²