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Jane Goffe

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Goffe was baptized on 1 April 1683 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Goffe and Elizabeth Pepper.
• Married Name: As of 20 November 1704, her married name was Latter.
• Marriage*: Jane Goffe married Gregory Latter, son of John Latter and Elizabeth Wilding, on 20 November 1704 at St Martin in the Fields, Middlesex, England, Gregory of Ringmer; Jane of the same parish.²
• (Witness) Admon: Jane Goffe witnessed the admon of Gregory Latter dated 28 April 1716 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England; Jane Latter, relict. £38 15s 6d.³
• Married Name: As of 12 December 1725, her married name was Kneller.²
• Marriage: Jane Goffe married Jeremiah Kneller on 12 December 1725 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, Jane a widow.²
• Death*: Jane Goffe died in 1762 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Goffe was buried on 5 January 1762 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "widow."⁴
• Anecdote*: Goffs Malthouse in Eastbourne, assigned to Nicholas Gilbert IV by the mortgagee in possession
  Date: 1777
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: GIL 1/9
  Description: 1 Malthouse with a garden plot at or near Upperton Stream to the west and north, in Eastbourne (203 on GIL/3/17/1)
  2 Toft, garden plot and piece of land adjoining the malthouse and the road from Eastbourne Town to Upperton House
  Richard Goff, mariner, died in 1718 holding premises 1 above, a parcel of freehold land at Wormy (2 acres), a piece of land (1 acres) held of the manor of Eastbourne Gildredge in Eastbourne and a messuage, barn and land (16 acres) in Jevington, held of the manor of Jevington; all the property had been held by his mother Elizabeth, the only daughter and heiress of Nicholas Pepper of Eastbourne, yeoman (1).
  Premises 2 above had been conveyed to Goff's brother-in-law Gregory Latter in 1716 and passed at his death to his son John, an infant aged 10 (2).
  On Richard Goff's death 1 above passed to his wife Frances but her estate was challenged by Goff's only sister Jane, the wife of Gregory Latter, tailor. In 1723 an agreement was drawn up whereby Frances was to have premises 1 and Jane the 2 acres at Wormy. Premises 1 were therefore conveyed by Jane Latter to Frances Goff immediately but it was agreed that premises 2 should be conveyed to her when John reached 21 (1-2).
  In 1736 therefore, John Latter, now a farmer of Eastbourne, conveyed the property to Samuel Williams of London, carpenter, the only son and devisee of Frances Goffe, who had made her will at Bermondsey in 1724 (3-5). Williams, of St Mildred Bread Street, sold both properties to Jane Townsett of Eastbourne, widow, in 1736 (6-7). On her death in 1750 the property, now called Goffs Malthouse (abutting the highway west and north and a narrow lane leading into Hartfield on the east) passed by her will (in which she describes herself as widow and innkeeper) to her son John, with remainder to his son John (8).
  In 1761 John Townsett the elder of Eastbourne, maltster and John Townsett the younger of Eastbourne, farmer, mortgaged the property for 60 to Mary Gilbert (1733-1811) of Eastbourne, spinster (10). She entered into possession and took the profits, and assigned the mortgage to her brother Nicholas Gilbert in 1777 (11).
  Creator(s): Davies-Gilbert family of Eastbourne, East Sussex and Trelissick, Cornwall.

Ann Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Latter was baptized on 9 August 1706 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Gregory Latter and Jane Goffe.
• Married Name: As of 23 April 1740, her married name was Belson.
• Marriage*: Ann Latter married Richard Belson on 23 April 1740 at Lullington, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Ann Latter is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³

Mary Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Latter was baptized on 20 January 1709/10 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Gregory Latter and Jane Goffe.
• Married Name: As of 30 June 1735, her married name was Lavender.
• Marriage*: Mary Latter married Peter Lavender on 30 June 1735 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary of Eastbourne; Peter of the same parish.²
• Married Name: As of 1 July 1741, her married name was Waters.
• Marriage*: Mary Latter married Nicholas Waters on 1 July 1741 at Southwick, Sussex, England^B, Mary of this parish; Nicholas of St Clement Hastings.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Latter is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Mary Latter died in 1778 at Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Latter was buried on 16 July 1778 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "relict of Nicholas, St Clement's."⁴
• Anecdote*: Sixteen sheep leazes on Eastbourne Tenantry Down, purchased by Nicholas Gilbert IV from John Latter's legatees
  Date: 1793
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: GIL 1/22
  Description: By his will of 1774, John Latter of Eastbourne gave all his property to his wife Elizabeth for life, with remainder to Thomas Chapman of Lambeth (later of Rotherhithe), schoolmaster and William Smith of Hastings, carpenter in trust to sell and pay two thirds to his sister Mary Waters of Hastings, widow, with remainder to her two daughters Mary and Jenny, and one third to his niece Jane, wife of Charles Parsons of Southover, bricklayer (1).
  Mary Waters died in 1778 and the trustees sold the estate for 1010. In 1793 the beneficiaries - Mary now wife of Thomas Woodhams of Hastings and Jenny now wife of Charles Skinner of Rye, farmer, and Jane Parsons of Lewes, widow - received their legacies from William Smith (1).
  An endorsement on the release indicates that Nicholas Gilbert IV purchased the sixteen sheep leazes from the beneficiaries at the same time (1).
  Creator(s): Davies-Gilbert family of Eastbourne, East Sussex and Trelissick, Cornwall.

John Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Latter was baptized on 9 April 1714 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Gregory Latter and Jane Goffe.
• Marriage*: John Latter married Elizabeth Paine, daughter of (?) Paine, on 27 February 1735/36 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote: John and Elizabeth appear to have had no children.
• (Witness) Will: John Latter is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will*: John Latter left a will made on 23 April 1774 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Anecdote*: Will of John Latter, Yeoman of Eastbourne, 1775
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/63/411)
  Made: 23 Apr 1774
  Proved: 14 Nov 1775
  Familysearch: Film no: 1886067; Image no: 357
  In the name of God Amen I John Latter of Eastborne in the County of Sussex yeoman being in good health and of sound mind memory and understanding (praised be Almighty God for the same) considering my mortallity do make this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Will by me made. And first and principally I recommend my soul unto Almighty God hoping and assuredly believing in and through the merits death and passion of my blessed Saviour Jesus Christ to have free pardon and remission of all my sins and ever lasting life. And being willing and desirous to settle the worldly estate (with which it hath pleased Almighty God of his great goodness to bless me) so that no quarrells or disputes may arise about the same after my death. I give devise bequeath and dispose the same in manner following (that is to say). First I give and devise all my messuages lands tenements hereditaments and premises (as well freehold as copyhold) situate lying and being in the parish of Eastborne aforesaid (the copyholds being duly surrendered to the use of my Will and Testament in writing) and every part and parcel thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto my dear and loving wife Elizabeth for and during the term of her natural life (she committing or suffering to be committed no manner of waste or spoil thereon). And from and after her decease I give and devise all my said freehold and copyhold messuages or tenements lands tenements hereditaments and premises and every part and parcel thereof with their and every of their appurtenances unto my kinsman Thomas Chapman of Rotherhith in the County of Surry schoolmaster and William Smith of the town and port of Hasting in the said County of Sussex carpenter and their heirs to have and to hold the same unto the said Thomas Chapman and William Smith and their heirs upon trust and confidence nevertheless and to the intent and purpose that they the said Thomas Chapman and William Smith or the survivor of them or the heirs of such survivor do and shall with all convenient speed after my said wifes decease sell and dispose of to such person or persons as they my said trustees or the survivor of them or his heirs shall think proper all my said freehold and copyhold messuages or tenements lands tenements hereditaments and premises and every part and parcel thereof either in one or more parcel or parcels lot or lots with their and every of their appurtenances for the best price or prices that can be reasonably had or got for the same. And as soon after as conveniently may be my will and mind is and I do hereby order and direct that my said trustees Thomas Chapman and William Smith or the survivor of them or his heirs shall and do pay the purchase money arising by such sale or sales (if the premises are sold in more than one parcel or parcels lot or lots) two full third parts thereof unto my sister Mary Waters of the town and port of Hasting aforesaid widow (if then living) but if it should happen she should be then dead I give and bequeath the same and I do hereby direct that such two thirds parts shall be paid by my said trustees or the survivor of them or his heirs unto her two daughters Mary Waters and Jenny Waters share and share alike. And the other third part thereof unto my niece Jane Parsons (now the wife of Charles Parsons of Southover near Lewes in the said County brick layer). And I give and bequeath such purchase money accordingly subject nevertheless in the first place to my said trustees charges and expences in the execution of the trust before hereby in them reposed or relative thereto. Also I give to my said dear and loving wife Elizabeth the sum of twenty pounds of lawfull money of Great Britain to buy her mourning. Also I give to my trusty and faithfull servant George Bollard the sum of fifty pounds of like lawfull money to be paid to him by my executors within two months next after my decease. Also I give to Catherine Chapman of Eastborne aforesaid spinster the sum of twenty pounds of like lawfull money to be paid to her by my executors within two months next after my decease. Also I give to Rebeccah Bonniface (now the wife of George Bonniface) the sum of ten pounds of like lawfull money to be paid to her by my executors within two months next after my decease. Also I give and bequeath to my God daughter Lucy Chapman the sum of ten pounds of like lawfull money to be paid to her by my executors within two months next after my decease. Also I give to my said trustees Thomas Chapman and William Smith the sum of ten pounds a piece of like lawfull money for the troubles they must necessarily have and be put unto in and about the execution of the trusts hereby in them respectively reposed. Also I give to my Godson John Latter Lower the sum of ten pounds of like lawfull money to be paid to him by my executors within two months next after my decease. Also I give and bequeath unto the said Thomas Chapman and William Smith their executors and administrators all my goods chattels rights credits and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever upon this special trust and confidence nevertheless and to the end intent and purpose that they the said Thomas Chapman and William Smith or the survivor of them or the executors and administrators of such survivor shall and do as soon after my death as conveniently may be sell and dispose of the same in such manner as shall be thought most proper by my said trustees or the survivor of them or his executors or administrators. And by and out of the monies arising by such sale or sales thereof in the first place shall and do pay and satisfy all my just debts funeral expences the charges of the probate of this my Will my said trustees charges and expences in and about the execution of the trusts hereby in them respectively reposed and the said several and respective legacies or sums of monies before hereby by me given. And from and after payment thereof then upon this further trust and confidence in them reposed and to the intent and purpose that they the said Thomas Chapman and William Smith and the survivor of them his executors and administrators do and shall put and place out at interest the residue or overplus (if any) of my personal estate (after such payments as aforesaid) upon Government or such other good security or securities as my said trustees shall approve of or be advised to take for the same or any part thereof and then do and shall from time to time pay the yearly interest dividends and proceed thereof arising unto my said dear and loving wife Elizabeth for and during the term of her natural life. And from and after her decease I give and bequeath such residue of my personal estate so placed or before hereby directed to be placed or put out at interest as aforesaid in manner following (that is to say) two full third parts thereof unto my said sister Mary Waters (if she be then living)(if not) then I give and bequeath the said two third parts thereof unto her said two daughters Mary Waters and Jenny Waters to be divided between them share and share alike. And the other third part thereof I give and bequeath unto my said niece Jane Parsons. And do hereby direct my said trustees and the survivor of them his executors or administrators to pay and divide such residue accordingly. And I constitute and appoint the said Thomas Chapman and William Smith executors of this my Will in trust only for the performance thereof provided always and my will and mind nevertheless is and I do hereby expressly declare that it shall and may be lawfull to and for my said trustees and executors and each of them their and each of their heirs executors and administrators and each and every of them in the first place by and out of the said premises hereby given or devised to them or by and out of the monies arising by sale thereof or any part or parts thereof to retain deduct and reimburse to him or themselves respectively all such costs charges and expences as he or they or any or either of them shall sustain expend or be at or put unto in and about the execution of the trusts hereby in them respectively reposed or for or by reason of the performance of this my Will or anything relative thereto. And my will and mind also is and I do hereby likewise expressly declare that my said trustees and executors or either of them their or either of their heirs executors or administrators or any or either of them shall not be answerable or accountable one of them for the other of them or for the acts deeds receipts defaults or disbursements of the other of them but each of them their and each of their heirs executors and administrators (only) for their own respective act or acts deeds receipts defaults or disbursements nor with or for any loss or losses that shall or may happen of the said trust monies and estate or any part thereof so as such loss or losses happen not with their or either of their wilfull neglect or default. In witness whereof I the said John Latter the testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in four sheets of paper set my hand and seal to each sheet thereof this twenty third day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy four. Jno 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 who have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto in his presence and in the presence of each other (the words “[as aforesaid”] between the fifth and sixth line of the second sheet being first interlined). Mary Gilbert; ...? Gilbert; Robert Coles?
  14^th Nov 1775
  thus were sworn Thomas Chapman and William Smith the executors in trust named in this Will to whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof. By us Ed Lund, Sur
  (Transcribed by Dave Woolven, 5 August 2005.)
  
• Death*: John Latter died in 1775 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Latter was buried on 4 November 1775 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 14 November 1775 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: Goffs Malthouse in Eastbourne, assigned to Nicholas Gilbert IV by the mortgagee in possession
  Date: 1777
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: GIL 1/9
  Description: 1 Malthouse with a garden plot at or near Upperton Stream to the west and north, in Eastbourne (203 on GIL/3/17/1)
  2 Toft, garden plot and piece of land adjoining the malthouse and the road from Eastbourne Town to Upperton House
  Richard Goff, mariner, died in 1718 holding premises 1 above, a parcel of freehold land at Wormy (2 acres), a piece of land (1 acres) held of the manor of Eastbourne Gildredge in Eastbourne and a messuage, barn and land (16 acres) in Jevington, held of the manor of Jevington; all the property had been held by his mother Elizabeth, the only daughter and heiress of Nicholas Pepper of Eastbourne, yeoman (1).
  Premises 2 above had been conveyed to Goff's brother-in-law Gregory Latter in 1716 and passed at his death to his son John, an infant aged 10 (2).
  On Richard Goff's death 1 above passed to his wife Frances but her estate was challenged by Goff's only sister Jane, the wife of Gregory Latter, tailor. In 1723 an agreement was drawn up whereby Frances was to have premises 1 and Jane the 2 acres at Wormy. Premises 1 were therefore conveyed by Jane Latter to Frances Goff immediately but it was agreed that premises 2 should be conveyed to her when John reached 21 (1-2).
  In 1736 therefore, John Latter, now a farmer of Eastbourne, conveyed the property to Samuel Williams of London, carpenter, the only son and devisee of Frances Goffe, who had made her will at Bermondsey in 1724 (3-5). Williams, of St Mildred Bread Street, sold both properties to Jane Townsett of Eastbourne, widow, in 1736 (6-7). On her death in 1750 the property, now called Goffs Malthouse (abutting the highway west and north and a narrow lane leading into Hartfield on the east) passed by her will (in which she describes herself as widow and innkeeper) to her son John, with remainder to his son John (8).
  In 1761 John Townsett the elder of Eastbourne, maltster and John Townsett the younger of Eastbourne, farmer, mortgaged the property for 60 to Mary Gilbert (1733-1811) of Eastbourne, spinster (10). She entered into possession and took the profits, and assigned the mortgage to her brother Nicholas Gilbert in 1777 (11).
  Creator(s): Davies-Gilbert family of Eastbourne, East Sussex and Trelissick, Cornwall.
• Anecdote: Sixteen sheep leazes on Eastbourne Tenantry Down, purchased by Nicholas Gilbert IV from John Latter's legatees
  Date: 1793
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: GIL 1/22
  Description: By his will of 1774, John Latter of Eastbourne gave all his property to his wife Elizabeth for life, with remainder to Thomas Chapman of Lambeth (later of Rotherhithe), schoolmaster and William Smith of Hastings, carpenter in trust to sell and pay two thirds to his sister Mary Waters of Hastings, widow, with remainder to her two daughters Mary and Jenny, and one third to his niece Jane, wife of Charles Parsons of Southover, bricklayer (1).
  Mary Waters died in 1778 and the trustees sold the estate for 1010. In 1793 the beneficiaries - Mary now wife of Thomas Woodhams of Hastings and Jenny now wife of Charles Skinner of Rye, farmer, and Jane Parsons of Lewes, widow - received their legacies from William Smith (1).
  An endorsement on the release indicates that Nicholas Gilbert IV purchased the sixteen sheep leazes from the beneficiaries at the same time (1).
  Creator(s): Davies-Gilbert family of Eastbourne, East Sussex and Trelissick, Cornwall.

Jane Latter

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Latter was baptized on 1 March 1712/13 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Gregory Latter and Jane Goffe.
• Death*: Jane Latter died in May 1713 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Latter was buried on 11 May 1713 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, " infant."²

Jeremiah Kneller

• Marriage*: Jeremiah Kneller married Jane Goffe, daughter of Peter Goffe and Elizabeth Pepper, on 12 December 1725 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, Jane a widow.¹
• Death*: Jeremiah Kneller died in 1744 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jeremiah Kneller was buried on 22 February 1744 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Paine

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Paine was born circa 1715 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of (?) Paine.
• Married Name: As of 27 February 1735/36, her married name was Latter.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Paine married John Latter, son of Gregory Latter and Jane Goffe, on 27 February 1735/36 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Paine is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 23 April 1774 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will*: Elizabeth Paine left a will made on 17 April 1786 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: Will of Elizabeth Latter, Widow of Eastbourne, 1793
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/66/570)
  Made: 17 April 1786
  Proved: 19 January 1793
  FamilySearch: Film no: 1886098; Image: 297-299
  In the Name of God Amen I Elizabeth Latter of Eastbourne in the County of Sussex Widow, do make publish and declare this my last Will and testament in manner following: First and principally I resign my soul into the Hands of Almighty God, hoping and believing in redemption of all my sins, through the sole merits and mediation of my Blessed Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ, and my body I commit to the Earth, desiring that my sister Mary Geering and George Chapman of Eastbourne aforesaid Brewer, whom I appoint my Executrix and Executor will bury me in a coffin linded within and without, in the same manner that my husband was buried. And my Worldly Estate I dispose as follows (that is to say) I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Beckett, wife of John Beckett of Eastbourne aforesaid Butcher, the sum of five pounds and one of my best table cloths. Also I give and bequeath to Catherine Arthur, wife of James Arthur of Eastbourne aforesaid Mariner, the sum of five pounds and a pair of my best home made sheets. Also I give and bequeath to my Godson Richard Beckett of Eastbourne aforesaid Mariner the sum of five pounds. Also I give and bequeath to my nephew Charles Ballard of the City of Westminster Taylor the sum of ten pounds and I likewise give the said Charles Ballard my silk counterpane and my pair of Tooth and Egg Candlesticks All which legacies aforesaid I order and direct to be paid by my Executrix and Executor within six months next after my decease Also I give to Master Edward Allfrey of Friston in the County aforesaid one guinea to buy him a mourning ring. Also I give to my nephew John Payn my watch and a silver table spoon Also I give to my nephew George Payn my silver punch ladle and a silver table spoon Also I give to my niece Ann Payn six silver tea spoons and my silver tea tongs. Also I give to my niece Elizabeth Payn six silver tea spoons. Also I give to my niece Mary Payn all the furniture of my parlour and all the furniture of my parlour chamber Also I give to my nephew William French Payn a silver table spoon. Also I give to Mrs Mary Lushington of Eastbourne aforesaid my two china drinking mugs and a small china bason11 bason is an obsolete word for basin. and saucer. Also I give to Thomas Chapman (son of the said George Chapman) a piece of Spanish coin for a pocket piece Also I give to George Nicholas Soloman Chapman (also son of the said George Chapman) a piece of Spanish coin and my six prints framed and glazed and my pierglass^{22 a large mirror, used originally to fill wall space between windows} in my hall. Also I give to Elizabeth Ballard daughter of George Ballard my nephew, my mourning ring I had for my husband Also I give to Lucy Chapman, daughter of Thomas Chapman of South Lambeth in Surrey School Master, my mourning ring with the name of Richard Exeter on it. Also I give to her sister Susanna Chapman a gold
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  ring I received from Mrs Keays. Also I give to my sister Mary Geering my thirty hour clock and my wearing apparel. Also I give and bequeath unto my brother George Payn my eight day clock and my case of knives and forks. Also I do forgive unto my brother George Payn the sum of eighty three pounds and six pence that he owes me upon his Note of Hand, and I give him the said Note Also I do forgive unto Jane Parsons of Saint John Baptist Southover in the County of Sussex aforesaid Widow all the monies that she shall be any ways indebted to me at the time of my death Also I give to my maid servant that shall be living with me at the time of my death the sum of forty shillings to buy her mourning. Also I give to my said Executor George Chapman the sum of five guineas to his own use Also I give and bequeath unto my Executrix and Executor the sum of one hundred and sixty pounds to be by them as soon as conveniently can be after my decease placed out at interest on Government or some other good security and the interest arising therefrom to be from time to time paid unto my said sister Mary Geering and my brother George Payn equally between them And after the death of eith my said sister Mary Geering or my brother George Payn that then I give the interest of the said one hundred and sixty pounds unto the survivor or them during his or her natural life And after the death of my said sister Mary Geering and my brother George Payn, that then I give the said principal sum of one hundred and sixty pounds to all and every the children of my said brother George Payn that shall be then living equally to be divided between them share and share alike And as for all the rest and residue of my personal estate not hereinbefore by me disposed of after my just debts and funeral expences are paid I give and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto my said sister Mary Geering and my brother George Payn equally to be divided between them share and share alike And my will is and I do hereby expressly declare that my said Executrix and Executor shall not be charged or chargeable with or accountable for more of my monies and effects than they shall actually receive or shall come to her his or their hands respectively by virtue of this my
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  will, or with or for any loss which shall happen of the said monies and effects, so as such loss happen without their or either of their wilful default and neglect And also that it shall and may be lawful for my said Executrix and Executor in the first place out of my personal estate to deduct and reimburse her him and themselves all such loss costs charges and expences as they or either of them shall sustain expend or be put unto for or by reason of the performance of this my Will or the management or execution thereof or any other thing in any wise relating thereto And Lastly I hereby revoke all former Wills by me made In Testimony whereof I the said Elizabeth Latter the Testatrix have to this my last Will and Testament contained in three sheets of paper set my hand and seal to each sheet thereof this seventeenth day of April 1786 in the year or our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty six.
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  Signed sealed published and declared by the said Elizabeth Latter
  the Testatrix as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of
  us who at her request in her presence and in the presence of each other
  have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto The line between the thirteenth and fourteenth lines of the first shee being first interlined and wrote
  Thos. Hart
  Matthew Richardson
  19^th January 1793
  Then was sworn George Chapman the Executor in this will and codicil named to whom was committed the burthen of the execution thereof / Power being reserved of granting the like commission to Mary Geering the Executrix therein named when etc / Sworn also that the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased do not amount in value unto £300
  By us W. Gwynne Sur.
  20^th May 1797
  Then was sworn Mary Geering the Executrix named in this Will to whom was committed the burthen of the Execution thereof (sworn also that the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased do not amount in value unto three hundred pounds.
  By Us E. R. Raynes Sur.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 10 November 2020.)
  
• Death*: Elizabeth Paine died in 1792 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Paine was buried on 10 February 1792 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Anecdote: Sixteen sheep leazes on Eastbourne Tenantry Down, purchased by Nicholas Gilbert IV from John Latter's legatees
  Date: 1793
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: GIL 1/22
  Description: By his will of 1774, John Latter of Eastbourne gave all his property to his wife Elizabeth for life, with remainder to Thomas Chapman of Lambeth (later of Rotherhithe), schoolmaster and William Smith of Hastings, carpenter in trust to sell and pay two thirds to his sister Mary Waters of Hastings, widow, with remainder to her two daughters Mary and Jenny, and one third to his niece Jane, wife of Charles Parsons of Southover, bricklayer (1).
  Mary Waters died in 1778 and the trustees sold the estate for 1010. In 1793 the beneficiaries - Mary now wife of Thomas Woodhams of Hastings and Jenny now wife of Charles Skinner of Rye, farmer, and Jane Parsons of Lewes, widow - received their legacies from William Smith (1).
  An endorsement on the release indicates that Nicholas Gilbert IV purchased the sixteen sheep leazes from the beneficiaries at the same time (1).
  Creator(s): Davies-Gilbert family of Eastbourne, East Sussex and Trelissick, Cornwall.
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 19 January 1793 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, £300.

Peter Lavender

• Marriage*: Peter Lavender married Mary Latter, daughter of Gregory Latter and Jane Goffe, on 30 June 1735 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary of Eastbourne; Peter of the same parish.¹
• Death*: Peter Lavender died in 1740 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Peter Lavender was buried on 13 August 1740 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "smallpox."²

John Latter

• Birth*: John Latter was born circa 1650 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: John Latter and Elizabeth Wilding obtained a marriage licence on 29 February 1675/76 at South Malling Peculiar, Sussex, England, John of Lewes St Thomas at Cliffe; Elizabeth of Ringmer.¹
• Marriage*: John Latter married Elizabeth Wilding, daughter of Gregory Wilding and Susanna Crunden, on 2 March 1675/76 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, John Latter of Lewes St Thomas at Cliffe; Elizabeth of this parish.¹

Elizabeth Wilding

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Wilding was born in 1654 at Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Wilding was baptized on 14 December 1654 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Gregory Wilding and Susanna Crunden.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Wilding and John Latter obtained a marriage licence on 29 February 1675/76 at South Malling Peculiar, Sussex, England, John of Lewes St Thomas at Cliffe; Elizabeth of Ringmer.²
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Wilding married John Latter on 2 March 1675/76 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B, John Latter of Lewes St Thomas at Cliffe; Elizabeth of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 2 March 1675/76, her married name was Latter.²

John Latter

Parents:

• Birth*: John Latter was born on 24 August 1682 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Latter and Elizabeth Wilding.
• Baptism: John Latter was baptized on 24 September 1682 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will*: John Latter left a will made on 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: Will of John LATTER of Eastbourne, late of Cliffe nr Lewes, 1756
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/59/276)
  Made: 25 August 1755
  Proved: 3 January 1756
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  In the Name of God Amen I John Latter late of Cliff near Lewes in the County of Sussex but now of Eastbourne in the said County being infirm in body but of sound and disposing mind memory and understanding but considering the uncertainty of this transitory life do hereby make publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament in manner and form following (that is to say) Whereas the sum of one hundred pounds is due to me from my nephew John Latter on bond bearing date the seventeenth day of May in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty three It is my will that the said John Latter shall have the said sum of one hundred pounds and all benefit arising therefrom after my decease to and for his own proper use and his heirs and assigns for ever And Whereas the sum of one hundred pounds is due to me on bond from Mr. Thomas Willard late of Eastbourne in the said County of Sussex It is my Will that when the said sum of one hundred pounds shall be received by my Executor hereinafter named that then my said Executor shall pay the said money unto my heirs Ann Belson Mary Waters Elizabeth Nicolls Susanna Attree Sarah English the wife of William English Ann Attree and Elizabeth Attree the daughter of Benjamin Attree to be equally divided between them share and share alike And Lastly I do make ordain nominate constitute and appoint my said nephew John Latter sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills by me made and I do declare this only to be my last Will and Testament In witness whereof I the said John Latter the Testator have to this my last will and Testament set my hand and seal the thwenty fifth day of August in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty five.
  John Latter
  The mark of 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 who have subscribed our names as Witnesses
  thereto in the presence of the Testator
  Walter Auger
  Ann Piddelsden
  Charles Stephens
  
  3 January 1756
  Then was sworn John Latter the only Executor named in the above Will to whom the burthen of the Execution thereof was committed. By us
  Ed. Lund Sur.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 9 November 2020.)
  
• Death*: John Latter died in 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Latter was buried on 29 December 1755 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 6 January 1756 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Nicholas Waters

• Marriage*: Nicholas Waters married Mary Latter, daughter of Gregory Latter and Jane Goffe, on 1 July 1741 at Southwick, Sussex, England^B, Mary of this parish; Nicholas of St Clement Hastings.¹
• Death*: Nicholas Waters died in 1755 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Nicholas Waters was buried on 14 September 1755 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: Sixteen sheep leazes on Eastbourne Tenantry Down, purchased by Nicholas Gilbert IV from John Latter's legatees
  Date: 1793
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: GIL 1/22
  Description: By his will of 1774, John Latter of Eastbourne gave all his property to his wife Elizabeth for life, with remainder to Thomas Chapman of Lambeth (later of Rotherhithe), schoolmaster and William Smith of Hastings, carpenter in trust to sell and pay two thirds to his sister Mary Waters of Hastings, widow, with remainder to her two daughters Mary and Jenny, and one third to his niece Jane, wife of Charles Parsons of Southover, bricklayer (1).
  Mary Waters died in 1778 and the trustees sold the estate for 1010. In 1793 the beneficiaries - Mary now wife of Thomas Woodhams of Hastings and Jenny now wife of Charles Skinner of Rye, farmer, and Jane Parsons of Lewes, widow - received their legacies from William Smith (1).
  An endorsement on the release indicates that Nicholas Gilbert IV purchased the sixteen sheep leazes from the beneficiaries at the same time (1).
  Creator(s): Davies-Gilbert family of Eastbourne, East Sussex and Trelissick, Cornwall.

Richard Belson

• Marriage*: Richard Belson married Ann Latter, daughter of Gregory Latter and Jane Goffe, on 23 April 1740 at Lullington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Richard Belson died in 1768 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Belson was buried on 20 June 1768 at Southover, Lewes, Sussex, England.²

Ann Latter

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Latter was born circa 1685 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Latter and Elizabeth Wilding.
• Anecdote*: The existence of Ann is speculated based on her brother John Latter's will proved 1756. Her baptism has not been found.
• Married Name: As of 12 May 1709, her married name was Attree.
• Marriage*: Ann Latter married Joseph Attree, son of James Attree and Mary (?), on 12 May 1709 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote: The Sussex Marriage Index does not record Ann's surname and it is probably missing in the parish register. The connection to the Latter family is based on John Latter's will proved in 1756 in which he names Joseph and Ann's children as his heirs, along with the children of his brother Gregory Latter.
• Death*: Ann Latter died in 1755 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Latter was buried on 22 December 1755 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²

Joseph Attree

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Attree was baptized on 21 October 1679 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Attree and Mary (?)
• Marriage*: Joseph Attree married Elizabeth Morris on 23 April 1704 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: Joseph Attree married Ann Latter, daughter of John Latter and Elizabeth Wilding, on 12 May 1709 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Joseph Attree died in 1760 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joseph Attree was buried on 18 April 1760 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³

Elizabeth Morris

• Married Name: As of 23 April 1704, her married name was Attree.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Morris married Joseph Attree, son of James Attree and Mary (?), on 23 April 1704 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Morris died in March 1708 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Morris was buried on 7 March 1708 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, " wife of Joseph."²

Mary Attree

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Attree was born on 27 July 1705 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Attree and Elizabeth Morris.
• Baptism: Mary Attree was baptized on 5 August 1705 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹

Joseph Attree

Parents:

• Birth*: Joseph Attree was born on 26 April 1707 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Attree and Elizabeth Morris.
• Baptism: Joseph Attree was baptized on 7 May 1707 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Joseph Attree married Elizabeth Willard on 1 July 1731 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Joseph of Cliffe; Elizabeth of the same parish.²
• Death*: Joseph Attree died in 1741 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joseph Attree was buried on 6 August 1741 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, " junior."³

Elizabeth Attree

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Attree was born on 26 February 1709/10 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Attree and Ann Latter.
• Baptism: Elizabeth Attree was baptized on 2 March 1709/10 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 21 July 1741, her married name was Nicholls.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Attree married Richard Nicholls on 21 July 1741 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth of Cliffe; Richard of St Botolph Aldgate, London.²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Attree is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³

Benjamin Attree

Parents:

• Birth*: Benjamin Attree was born on 15 August 1711 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Attree and Ann Latter.
• Baptism: Benjamin Attree was baptized on 21 August 1711 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: 27th August 1725. Benjamin Attree of St. Thomas in Cliffe, Lewes, East Sussex, apprenticed to Joseph Hurst, carpenter, of Woodmancote, Sussex.²
• Marriage*: Benjamin Attree married Elizabeth Ellis on 5 October 1739 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, Benjamin of Horsham; Elizabeth of this parish.³
• Anecdote: 1st May 1743. Richard Brown, son of Robert, apprenticed to Benjamin Attree, Carpenter, of Horsham, West Sussex.⁴
• Death*: Benjamin Attree died in 1750 at Horsham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Benjamin Attree was buried on 4 January 1750 at St Mary's, Horsham, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• (Witness) Will: Benjamin Attree is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.⁶

Susanna Attree

Parents:

• Birth*: Susanna Attree was born on 1 January 1712/13 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Attree and Ann Latter.
• Baptism: Susanna Attree was baptized on 6 February 1712/13 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Susanna Attree is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Attree

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Attree was born on 14 April 1720 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Attree and Ann Latter.
• Baptism: Ann Attree was baptized on 18 April 1720 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Ann Attree is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²

Sarah Attree

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Attree was born on 25 February 1716/17 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Attree and Ann Latter.
• Baptism: Sarah Attree was baptized on 28 February 1716/17 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 18 December 1735, her married name was English.
• Marriage*: Sarah Attree married William English on 18 December 1735 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "both of St Thomas at Cliffe."²
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Attree is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Sarah Attree died in 1790 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Attree was buried on 23 August 1790 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, " 76 years, widow."⁴

Elizabeth Willard

• Married Name: As of 1 July 1731, her married name was Attree.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Willard married Joseph Attree, son of Joseph Attree and Elizabeth Morris, on 1 July 1731 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Joseph of Cliffe; Elizabeth of the same parish.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Willard died in 1755 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Willard was buried on 20 March 1755 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "widow."²

William English

• Birth*: William English was born circa 1710 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: William English married Sarah Attree, daughter of Joseph Attree and Ann Latter, on 18 December 1735 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "both of St Thomas at Cliffe."¹
• Occupation*: William English was a cutler in 1743.²
• (Witness) Will: William English is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: William English died in 1784 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William English was buried on 16 August 1784 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Richard Nicholls

• Marriage*: Richard Nicholls married Elizabeth Attree, daughter of Joseph Attree and Ann Latter, on 21 July 1741 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth of Cliffe; Richard of St Botolph Aldgate, London.¹

Elizabeth Ellis

• Birth*: Elizabeth Ellis was born circa 1715 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 5 October 1739, her married name was Attree.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ellis married Benjamin Attree, son of Joseph Attree and Ann Latter, on 5 October 1739 at Hamsey, Sussex, England^B, Benjamin of Horsham; Elizabeth of this parish.¹

Elizabeth Attree

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Attree was baptized on 24 September 1740 at St Mary's, Horsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Benjamin Attree and Elizabeth Ellis.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Attree is mentioned in the will of John Latter dated 25 August 1755 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²

James Attree

• Marriage*: James Attree married Mary (?) circa 1670 at Sussex, England.

Mary (?)

• Marriage*: Mary (?) married James Attree circa 1670 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1670, her married name was Attree.