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Henry Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Alce was born circa 1828 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Alce and Mary Hailer.
• Death*: Henry Alce died in 1856 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Alce was buried on 2 November 1856 at St Simon & St Jude, East Dean, Sussex, England^B, "27 years."²

Jane Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: Jane Alce was born circa 1832 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Alce and Mary Hailer.

Mark Alce

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mark Alce was baptized on 2 November 1817 at St Simon & St Jude, East Dean, Sussex, England^B, Harriet, spinster.¹
• He was the son of Harriet Alce.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Mark Alce lived at East Dean, Sussex, England^B, 22 years, Ag lab.²

Charlotte Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: Charlotte Alce was born circa 1840 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Alce and Hannah Towner.

Lydia Moore

Parents:

• Birth: Lydia Moore was born in 1797 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Lydia Moore was baptized on 22 October 1797 at St Peter's, Cowfold, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Moore and Elizabeth Hoad.
• Anecdote*: Poor Law Record
  Reference Number:     Par59/34/2/20
  Parish: Cowfold
  Order type: Warrant for examination
  Date: 1 Nov 1817
  Subject: Lydia MOORE, Single woman, Child born at seaford. L.M. was removed from Cowfold to Seaford by an order since quashed. She is to be apprehended to appear before a Justice at the Kings Head Inn, Horsham on Sat. 15 November and notice to be given to J.P. that he may also attend.
  Child: Male born 31 Jul 1817 MOORE, 3m                    
  Other: James Pelham, putative father.
• Married Name: As of 17 November 1817, her married name was Pelham.
• Marriage*: Lydia Moore married James Pelham on 17 November 1817 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B, James a bachelor of Seaford; Lydia a spinster of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: It would appear that James Pelham and Lydia parted ways about 1836 or earlier and James remarried Harriet Webb at Brighton St Nicholas on 30 Jul 1837.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Lydia Moore and James Alce lived at Blatchington Street, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.³
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Lydia Moore and James Alce lived at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, unmarried, 49 years, living with housekeeper Liddy Pelham, unmarried, 56 years, born East Blatchington.⁴
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Lydia Moore and James Alce lived at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, Lydia Alce, wife, 63 years, born Cowfold.⁵
• Death*: Lydia Moore died in 1884 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Lydia Moore was buried on 23 December 1884 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "85 years."⁶

James Pelham

• Birth*: James Pelham was born circa 1794 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: James Pelham married Lydia Moore, daughter of Thomas Moore and Elizabeth Hoad, on 17 November 1817 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B, James a bachelor of Seaford; Lydia a spinster of this parish.¹
• Anecdote*: It would appear that James Pelham and Lydia parted ways about 1836 or earlier and James remarried Harriet Webb at Brighton St Nicholas on 30 Jul 1837.
• Marriage*: James Pelham married Harriet Webb on 30 July 1837 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 James Pelham lived at 1 Spa Street, Brighton, Sussex, England, James Pelham, 66 years, born Baltchington and wife Harriet, 76 years, born Ringmer.³
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 James Pelham lived at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, states he is a widower, 77 years, labourer, born East Blatchington living with Martha Munn, widow, 69 years born Brighton.⁴

John Pelham

Parents:

• Birth*: John Pelham was born on 31 July 1817 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of James Pelham and Lydia Moore.
• Baptism: John Pelham was baptized on 11 January 1818 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Poor Law Record
  Reference Number:     Par59/34/2/20
  Parish: Cowfold
  Order type: Warrant for examination
  Date: 1 Nov 1817
  Subject: Lydia MOORE, Single woman, Child born at seaford. L.M. was removed from Cowfold to Seaford by an order since quashed. She is to be apprehended to appear before a Justice at the Kings Head Inn, Horsham on Sat. 15 November and notice to be given to J.P. that he may also attend.
  Child: Male born 31 Jul 1817 MOORE, 3m                    
  Other: James Pelham, putative father.

Thomas Moore

• Marriage*: Thomas Moore married Elizabeth Hoad on 23 April 1778 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish. Witnesses: Walter HILLS and Ira HOAD.¹

Elizabeth Hoad

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Hoad married Thomas Moore on 23 April 1778 at Cowfold, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish. Witnesses: Walter HILLS and Ira HOAD.¹
• Married Name: As of 23 April 1778, her married name was Moore.¹

Harriet Webb

• Birth*: Harriet Webb was born circa 1785 at Ringmer, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 30 July 1837, her married name was Pelham.
• Marriage*: Harriet Webb married James Pelham on 30 July 1837 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹

Catherine Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: Catherine Alce was born circa 1846 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Alce and Hannah Towner.

John Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: John Alce was born circa 1842 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Alce and Hannah Towner.
• Occupation*: John Alce was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.¹
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 John Alce lived at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹

Ann Alce

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Alce was born circa 1769 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Abraham Alce and Sarah Richardson.
• Anecdote*: The East Blatchington parish register has a marriage of a William Coombs the younger, widower, to Ann Alce, spinster, both of this parish, banns, 1.1.1791, witness Edward Brazier. This Ann Alce is probably another child of Abraham and Sarah but treat with caution. An alternative is that Ann is the Ann Alce baptised 1772 at Eastbourne, daughter of Thomas Alce and Ann Ball.
• Married Name: As of 1 January 1791, her married name was Coombs.
• Marriage*: Ann Alce married William Coombs, son of William Coombs and Ann Alfrey, on 1 January 1791 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, William COOMBS junior, widower, and Ann ALEE, spinster of this parish.¹

William Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Coombs was baptized on 6 December 1751 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Coombs and Ann Alfrey.
• Occupation*: William Coombs was a miller in 1788.
• Marriage License: William Coombs and Sarah Hubbard obtained a marriage licence on 30 August 1788 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William COMBS the younger, miller of Bletchington; Sarah a spinster of St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes.²
• Marriage*: William Coombs married Sarah Hubbard on 14 September 1788 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, william the younger, Bletchington.²
• Marriage*: William Coombs married Ann Alce, daughter of Abraham Alce and Sarah Richardson, on 1 January 1791 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, William COOMBS junior, widower, and Ann ALEE, spinster of this parish.²
• Death*: William Coombs died in 1830 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Coombs was buried on 31 August 1830 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B, "78 years."³

Ann Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Coombs was baptized on 30 April 1791 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Coombs and Ann Alce.
• Married Name: As of 11 December 1810, her married name was Tobitt.
• Marriage*: Ann Coombs married Charles Tobitt, son of Thomas Tobitt, on 11 December 1810 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Death*: Ann Coombs died on 10 March 1865 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, at age 73.
• Anecdote*: Title: Charles Forster
  Date: [1791] - 1885
  ESRO reference: ACC 8859/3/F/59
  Description: Instructions concerning the descendants of Ann Coombes, daughter of William Coombes, baptised at East Blatchington, 9 May 1791, who was left £100 by her father at birth, and married Charles Tobitt at Seaford, 11 Dec 1810 and died 10 Mar 1865 at Willingdon.

William Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Coombs was baptized on 10 December 1795 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Coombs and Ann Alce.
• Death*: William Coombs died in 1796 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Coombs was buried on 5 September 1796 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "son of William & Ann."²

Philip Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: Philip Coombs was baptized on 27 May 1799 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Coombs and Ann Alce.

Sarah Hubbard

• Married Name: As of 30 August 1788, her married name was Coombs.
• Marriage License: Sarah Hubbard and William Coombs obtained a marriage licence on 30 August 1788 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William COMBS the younger, miller of Bletchington; Sarah a spinster of St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah Hubbard married William Coombs, son of William Coombs and Ann Alfrey, on 14 September 1788 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, william the younger, Bletchington.¹
• Death*: Sarah Hubbard died in 1789 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Hubbard was buried on 13 September 1789 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "married woman."²

William Coombs

• Anecdote: See the following reference for some information on the history of the Cooms family and the East Blatchington mill.¹
• Marriage*: William Coombs married Ann Alfrey on 23 January 1750/51 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B, William of Bletchington; Ann of West Dean.²
• Death*: William Coombs died in 1794 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Coombs was buried on 22 November 1794 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: The following is relevent to the early history of the COOMBES family and the mill at East Blatchington where the COOMBES were millers for many years:
  Original surrender
  Date: 23 Jan 1696
  ESRO reference: SAS/DR 37
  Description: William Brett (by the acceptance of lord of the manor Thomas Gilbert, gent), to the use of William Coombes of Seaford, maltster
  copyhold messuage, windmill and one acre, as in SAS/DR 25, 31, 35
  Creator(s): Drake and Lee of Lewes, solicitors.

Ann Alfrey

• Marriage*: Ann Alfrey married William Coombs on 23 January 1750/51 at Westdean, Sussex, England^B, William of Bletchington; Ann of West Dean.¹
• Married Name: As of 23 January 1750/51, her married name was Coombs.¹
• Death*: Ann Alfrey died in 1788 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Alfrey was buried on 16 January 1788 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of William."²

David Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: David Coombs was baptized on 10 December 1802 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Coombs and Ann Alce.
• Death*: David Coombs died in 1803 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: David Coombs was buried on 27 December 1803 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "son of William & Ann."²

Ann Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Coombs was baptized on 29 June 1754 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Coombs and Ann Alfrey.

John Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Coombs was baptized on 18 February 1757 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Coombs and Ann Alfrey.

Charles Tobitt

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Tobitt was baptized on 29 June 1788 at Steyning, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Tobitt.
• Marriage*: Charles Tobitt married Ann Coombs, daughter of William Coombs and Ann Alce, on 11 December 1810 at Seaford, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Occupation*: Charles Tobitt was a miller in 1820 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Title: Charles Forster
  Date: [1791] - 1885
  ESRO reference: ACC 8859/3/F/59
  Description: Instructions concerning the descendants of Ann Coombes, daughter of William Coombes, baptised at East Blatchington, 9 May 1791, who was left £100 by her father at birth, and married Charles Tobitt at Seaford, 11 Dec 1810 and died 10 Mar 1865 at Willingdon.

Sarah Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Coombs was baptized on 29 March 1807 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Coombs and Ann Alce.

Charles Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Coombs was baptized on 30 June 1805 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Coombs and Ann Alce.

William Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Coombs was baptized on 19 April 1801 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Coombs and Ann Alce.

Joseph Coombs

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Coombs was baptized on 16 October 1808 at St Leonard's, Seaford, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Coombs and Ann Alce.

Thomas Wood

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Wood was born circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Wood.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Wood is mentioned in the will of John Wood dated 28 May 1701 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

Mary Hide

• Marriage License: Mary Hide and John Bean obtained a marriage licence on 9 June 1788 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a bachelor farmer of Blatchington 35+; Mary a spinster of the same parish, 30+. Sponsors: John Bean and John Martin, taylor, Lewes.¹
• Married Name: As of 13 June 1788, her married name was Bean.
• Marriage*: Mary Hide married John Bean, son of Robert Bean and Ann Washer, on 13 June 1788 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: Mary Hide is mentioned in the will of John Bean dated 14 May 1812 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Mary Hide died in 1816 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Hide was buried on 10 November 1816 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, "widow of John."³