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Martha Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Martha Stephens was baptized on 7 February 1737/38 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Stephens and Mary Avery.
• Married Name: As of 5 August 1756, her married name was Mockett.
• Marriage*: Martha Stephens married Thomas Mockett on 5 August 1756 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, Martha a minor. Both of this parish.²

Anthony Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism: Anthony Stephens was baptized on 6 April 1740 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, born & baptised.¹
• Birth*: Anthony Stephens was born on 6 April 1740 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Stephens and Mary Avery.

Thomas Mockett

• Marriage*: Thomas Mockett married Martha Stephens, daughter of George Stephens and Mary Avery, on 5 August 1756 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, Martha a minor. Both of this parish.¹

Mary Jennings

• Married Name: As of 5 October 1752, her married name was Stephens.
• Marriage*: Mary Jennings married George Stephens, son of George Stephens and Mary Avery, on 5 October 1752 at Selmeston, Sussex, England^B, George of West Firle.¹

Mary Pierce

• Married Name: As of 9 March 1757, her married name was Stephens.
• Marriage*: Mary Pierce married Thomas Stephens, son of George Stephens and Mary Avery, on 9 March 1757 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of this parish; Mary a minor of Beddingham.¹
• Death*: Mary Pierce died in 1793 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Pierce was buried on 12 December 1793 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²

Richard Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Stephens was baptized on 28 June 1761 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce.
• Death*: Richard Stephens died in 1837 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Stephens was buried on 22 May 1837 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "75 years."²

Thomas Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Stephens was baptized on 26 May 1763 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce.
• Death*: Thomas Stephens died in 1847 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Stephens was buried on 4 July 1847 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "85 years."²

John Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Stephens was baptized on 29 October 1767 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce.
• Death*: John Stephens died in 1844 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Stephens was buried on 31 August 1844 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "75 years."²

Mary Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Stephens was baptized on 28 September 1757 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce.
• Marriage License: Mary Stephens and Henry Allchin obtained a marriage licence on 1 June 1776 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary age 18 years with consent of father Thomas Stephens; Henry a bachelor age 23+ years.²
• Married Name: As of 3 June 1776, her married name was Allchin.
• Marriage*: Mary Stephens married Henry Allchin on 3 June 1776 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 24 March 1796, her married name was Stace.
• Marriage*: Mary Stephens married George Stace on 24 March 1796 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B, Mary of West Firle; George of this parish.²

Sally Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sally Stephens was baptized on 9 July 1759 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce.
• Death*: Sally Stephens died in 1823 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sally Stephens was buried on 4 April 1823 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "Sarah Stephens, spinster, 63 years."²

Sukey Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sukey Stephens was baptized on 24 October 1770 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce.
• Name Variation: Sukey Stephens was also known as Susan.
• Marriage License: Sukey Stephens and John Chilton obtained a marriage licence on 3 November 1792 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Susan 21+ years of West Firle; John 21+ years, upholsterer of St Michael Lewes.²
• Married Name: As of 4 November 1792, her married name was Chilton.
• Marriage*: Sukey Stephens married John Chilton on 4 November 1792 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²

Charlotte Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charlotte Stephens was baptized on 13 December 1775 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce.
• Marriage License: Charlotte Stephens and Arthur Evenden obtained a marriage licence on 22 March 1793 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Charlotte 17+ years of West Firle with consent of father Thomas Stephens, farmer of the same parish; Arthur a bachelor, 26+ years, labourer of the same parish.²
• Married Name: As of 23 March 1793, her married name was Evenden.
• Marriage*: Charlotte Stephens married Arthur Evenden on 23 March 1793 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²

Anne Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Stephens was baptized on 30 January 1766 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce.
• Marriage License: Anne Stephens and Thomas Boys obtained a marriage licence on 1 March 1788 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Anne age 21+ years of West Firle; Thomas age 24+ years, of Alfriston.²
• Married Name: As of 4 March 1788, her married name was Boys.
• Marriage*: Anne Stephens married Thomas Boys on 4 March 1788 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, Anne of West Firle; Thomas of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 21 October 1806, her married name was Godden.
• Marriage*: Anne Stephens married James Godden on 21 October 1806 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, Ann a widow, both of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: The following renunciation was written on 30 Aug 1813:
  Know all Men by these Presents, That we James Godden of Alciston in the County of Sussex Labourer and Ann his Wife (which said Ann before her Marriage with the said James Godden was the Widow and Relict of Thomas Boys late of Alciston aforesaid Yeoman deceased) for divers good causes and considerations us thereunto moving Have released and renounced, and by these presents Do release and renounce all our right title and Interest of in and to the Administratoiship of the Goods and Chattels, Rights and credits of the said Thomas Boys, in order and to the end and Intent that Letters of Administration thereof may be granted to Thomas Boys the eldest Son of the said Thomas Boys deceased ~ And that this our renunciation may have its due Effect in Law, we do hereby authorize, empower, constitute, and appoint any Proctor, or Register of the Consistory Court of the Archdeaconry of Lewes in the diocese of Chichester jointly or severally in this behalf to appear before the worshipful Drake Hollingbery, Clerk, the Chancellor, or his lawful Surrogate, and to pray and procure this our Renunciation to be accepted and admitted, and to do all other Acts, lawful and necessary, in the premises, which we hereby promise and agree to ratify and confirm. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our Hands and Seals the thirtieth ~ day of August in the Year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and thirteen. James Godden [signed], Ann Godden [her mark]
  (East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, East Sussex, England; East Sussex Wills; Reference Number: Pbt/1/13/1-259.

Henry Allchin

• Marriage License: Henry Allchin and Mary Stephens obtained a marriage licence on 1 June 1776 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary age 18 years with consent of father Thomas Stephens; Henry a bachelor age 23+ years.¹
• Marriage*: Henry Allchin married Mary Stephens, daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce, on 3 June 1776 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Henry Allchin died in 1790 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Allchin was buried on 5 May 1790 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²

George Stace

• Marriage*: George Stace married Mary Stephens, daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce, on 24 March 1796 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B, Mary of West Firle; George of this parish.¹

Thomas Boys

• Marriage License: Thomas Boys and Anne Stephens obtained a marriage licence on 1 March 1788 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Anne age 21+ years of West Firle; Thomas age 24+ years, of Alfriston.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Boys married Anne Stephens, daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce, on 4 March 1788 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, Anne of West Firle; Thomas of this parish.¹
• Death*: Thomas Boys died in 1801 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Boys was buried on 15 December 1801 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, "Mr."²

John Chilton

• Marriage License: John Chilton and Sukey Stephens obtained a marriage licence on 3 November 1792 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Susan 21+ years of West Firle; John 21+ years, upholsterer of St Michael Lewes.¹
• Marriage*: John Chilton married Sukey Stephens, daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce, on 4 November 1792 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹

Arthur Evenden

• Marriage License: Arthur Evenden and Charlotte Stephens obtained a marriage licence on 22 March 1793 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Charlotte 17+ years of West Firle with consent of father Thomas Stephens, farmer of the same parish; Arthur a bachelor, 26+ years, labourer of the same parish.¹
• Marriage*: Arthur Evenden married Charlotte Stephens, daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Pierce, on 23 March 1793 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹

Thomas Stephens

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Stephens was born in 1733 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Thomas Stephens was baptized on 30 November 1733 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Walter Stephens and Anne Avis.
• Marriage*: Thomas Stephens married Mary Stephens, daughter of George Stephens and Mary Avery, on 18 October 1753 at Selmeston, Sussex, England^B, Mary of West Firle, Thomas of the same parish.²
• Anecdote*: Thomas Stephens is not mentioned in his father's will made in 1770.
• Will*: Thomas Stephens left a will made on 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not yet transcribed.
• Death*: Thomas Stephens died in July 1778 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, at age 44.
• Burial*: Thomas Stephens was buried on 29 July 1778 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "a farmer."⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 November 1778 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

George Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Stephens was baptized on 6 July 1755 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: George Stephens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stephens dated 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.²

Thomas Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Stephens was baptized on 25 November 1756 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Stephens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stephens dated 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.²

John Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Stephens was baptized on 14 November 1758 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: John Stephens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stephens dated 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.²

Samuel Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Samuel Stephens was baptized on 4 March 1761 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: Samuel Stephens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stephens dated 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.²

Walter Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Walter Stephens was baptized on 4 April 1766 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Stephens and Mary Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: Walter Stephens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stephens dated 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.²

Mary Stephens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Stephens was baptized on 12 January 1770 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Stephens and Mary Stephens.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Stephens is mentioned in the will of Thomas Stephens dated 9 March 1776 at Preston, West Firle, Sussex, England.²
• Married Name: As of 19 June 1787, her married name was Fuller.
• Marriage*: Mary Stephens married John Fuller on 19 June 1787 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.³

Walter Stephens

Parents:

• Birth: Walter Stephens was born in 1692 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Walter Stephens was baptized on 29 August 1692 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Stephens and Elizabeth Cramp.
• Marriage License*: Walter Stephens and Anne Avis obtained a marriage licence on 1 October 1718 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Walter a yeoman of West Firle; Ann a spinster of the same parish.²
• Anecdote*: Walter is not mentioned in his father's will made in 1726 but is in his mother's will of 1731.
• (Witness) Will: Walter Stephens is mentioned in the will of Elizabeth Cramp dated 6 April 1731 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will*: Walter Stephens left a will made on 19 November 1770 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not yet transcribed.
• Death*: Walter Stephens died in December 1770 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B, at age 78.
• Burial*: Walter Stephens was buried on 12 December 1770 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "widower."⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 22 December 1770 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Anne Avis

• Marriage License*: Anne Avis and Walter Stephens obtained a marriage licence on 1 October 1718 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Walter a yeoman of West Firle; Ann a spinster of the same parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 1 October 1718, her married name was Stephens.¹
• Death*: Anne Avis died in 1768 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Avis was buried on 24 November 1768 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Walter."²

Richard Stephens

• Birth*: Richard Stephens was born circa 1655 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Richard Stephens and Elizabeth Willard obtained a marriage licence on 29 March 1681 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Richard Stephens married Elizabeth Willard on 4 April 1681 at Iford, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Richard Stephens married Elizabeth Cramp on 27 April 1685 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will*: Richard Stephens left a will made on 10 May 1726 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not yet transcribed.
• Death*: Richard Stephens died in October 1726 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Stephens was buried on 7 October 1726 at St Peter's, West Firle, Sussex, England^B, "Mr."³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 January 1726/27 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.