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John Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Lockyer was baptized on 10 June 1599 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of George Lockyer and Agnes Baker.
• Marriage License: John Lockyer and Jane Perryman obtained a marriage licence on 1 May 1626 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a yeoman of Rotherfield, Jane a spinster of the same parish.¹
• Marriage*: John Lockyer married Jane Perryman, daughter of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers, on 6 May 1626 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: John Lockyer died in 1646 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Lockyer was buried on 9 February 1646 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: The following will be useful in understanding this family (this John Lockyer is underlined):
  Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Date: 10 Aug 1687
  Reference: DDPY/42/6
  Title: Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Description: Parties: 1) John Lockyer, Retherfeild [Rotherfield] (eldest son and heir of Thomas Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, eldest son of John Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, only brother and heir of William Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased) 2) his brother Thomas Lockyer, Witheham [Withyham], blacksmith Consideration: 10s Witnesses: Nicholas Corke, Edwarde Markwicke
  Held by:     East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies Service, not available at The National Archives.

Jane Perryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Perryman was baptized on 2 April 1598 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.
• Marriage License: Jane Perryman and John Lockyer obtained a marriage licence on 1 May 1626 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a yeoman of Rotherfield, Jane a spinster of the same parish.²
• Married Name: As of 6 May 1626, her married name was Lockyer.
• Marriage*: Jane Perryman married John Lockyer, son of George Lockyer and Agnes Baker, on 6 May 1626 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Jane Perryman died in 1663 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Perryman was buried on 26 October 1663 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "widow."³

Sylvester Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sylvester Peryman was baptized in September 1578 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.
• Married Name: As of 12 May 1604, her married name was Swane.
• Marriage*: Sylvester Peryman married Richard Swane on 12 May 1604 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Robert Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Peryman was baptized on 18 September 1580 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.
• Death*: Robert Peryman died in 1621 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Peryman was buried on 5 July 1621 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Peryman was baptized on 27 January 1583 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, 1582/83.¹
• He was the son of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.

Alice Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alice Peryman was baptized on 16 September 1585 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.
• Death*: Alice Peryman died in 1614 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Alice Peryman was buried on 26 March 1614 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Peryman was baptized on 16 November 1589 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.

Bridget Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Bridget Peryman was baptized on 9 August 1590 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.

Jane Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Peryman was baptized on 15 December 1594 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.
• Death*: Jane Peryman died circa 1597 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.

Isaac Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Isaac Peryman was baptized on 1 August 1596 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.
• Death*: Isaac Peryman died in October 1596 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Isaac Peryman was buried on 3 October 1596 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of George."²

Joseph Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Peryman was baptized on 26 June 1603 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers.

Richard Swane

• Marriage*: Richard Swane married Sylvester Peryman, daughter of George Peryman and Katherine Rivers, on 12 May 1604 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Undrell

• Married Name: As of 26 October 1589, her married name was Peryman.
• Marriage*: Mary Undrell married John Peryman, son of Thomas Peryman and Joan A'Downe, on 26 October 1589 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Peryman was baptized on 2 November 1595 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Peryman and Mary Undrell.
• Married Name: As of 16 September 1624, her married name was Garland.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Peryman married John Garland on 16 September 1624 at Penshurst, Kent, England^B.²

Simon Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Simon Peryman was baptized on 9 May 1596 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Peryman and Mary Undrell.

John Peryman

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Peryman was baptized on 20 April 1600 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Peryman and Mary Undrell.

John Garland

• Marriage*: John Garland married Elizabeth Peryman, daughter of John Peryman and Mary Undrell, on 16 September 1624 at Penshurst, Kent, England^B.¹

Joan Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Lockyer was baptized on 22 February 1596 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, 1595/96.¹
• She was the daughter of George Lockyer and Agnes Baker.

William Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Lockyer was baptized on 3 December 1592 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Lockyer and Agnes Baker.
• Death*: William Lockyer died in 1674 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Lockyer was buried on 12 March 1674 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "senior."²
• Anecdote*: The following suggests that William never married:
  The following will be useful in understanding this family:
  Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Date: 10 Aug 1687
  Reference: DDPY/42/6
  Title: Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Description: Parties: 1) John Lockyer, Retherfeild [Rotherfield] (eldest son and heir of Thomas Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, eldest son of John Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, only brother and heir of William Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased) 2) his brother Thomas Lockyer, Witheham [Withyham], blacksmith Consideration: 10s Witnesses: Nicholas Corke, Edwarde Markwicke
  Held by:     East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies Service, not available at The National Archives.

Thomas Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Lockyer was baptized on 25 April 1589 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Lockyer and Agnes Baker.
• Death*: Thomas Lockyer died before 1674 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: According to the following, Thomas must have died before his brother William (in 1674) leaving his brother John as William's only brother and heir:
  Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Date: 10 Aug 1687
  Reference: DDPY/42/6
  Title: Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Description: Parties: 1) John Lockyer, Retherfeild [Rotherfield] (eldest son and heir of Thomas Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, eldest son of John Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, only brother and heir of William Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased) 2) his brother Thomas Lockyer, Witheham [Withyham], blacksmith Consideration: 10s Witnesses: Nicholas Corke, Edwarde Markwicke
  Held by:     East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies Service, not available at The National Archives.

Dionice Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Dionice Lockyer was baptized on 30 October 1586 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Lockyer and Agnes Baker.
• Married Name: As of 20 June 1603, her married name was Baker.
• Marriage*: Dionice Lockyer married Robert Baker on 20 June 1603 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Denise LOCKYER.²

Robert Baker

• Marriage*: Robert Baker married Dionice Lockyer, daughter of George Lockyer and Agnes Baker, on 20 June 1603 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Denise LOCKYER.¹

Thomas Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Lockyer was baptized on 6 May 1627 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Lockyer and Jane Perryman.
• Marriage*: Thomas Lockyer married Sarah Willard on 9 June 1656 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Rotherfield, Sarah of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: The marriage is repeated a day later at Rotherfield, and Sarah is noted as a widow.²
• Marriage*: Thomas Lockyer married Ann Wood on 2 November 1669 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will*: Thomas Lockyer left a will made on 29 June 1672 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B: (ESRO PBT 1/1/34/237.)³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not transcribed yet.
• Death*: Thomas Lockyer died in 1676 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 23 October 1676 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: The following will be useful in understanding this family (this Thomas Lockyer is underlined):
  Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Date: 10 Aug 1687
  Reference: DDPY/42/6
  Title: Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Description: Parties: 1) John Lockyer, Retherfeild [Rotherfield] (eldest son and heir of Thomas Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, eldest son of John Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, only brother and heir of William Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased) 2) his brother Thomas Lockyer, Witheham [Withyham], blacksmith Consideration: 10s Witnesses: Nicholas Corke, Edwarde Markwicke
  Held by:     East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies Service, not available at The National Archives.

Joan Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Lockyer was baptized on 13 May 1632 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Lockyer and Jane Perryman.

John Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Lockyer was baptized on 14 May 1637 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Lockyer and Jane Perryman.
• Marriage Bann: Marriage banns for John Lockyer and Mary Humphrey were published in August 1656 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: John Lockyer married Mary Humphrey on 16 September 1656 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, both of Rotherfield.²
• Marriage License: John Lockyer and Mary Hutchison obtained a marriage licence on 7 June 1672 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a bachelor of Rotherfield, Mary a spinster of the same parish.²
• Marriage*: John Lockyer married Mary Hutchison on 10 June 1672 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, John a widower.²
• Anecdote*: A man child of John Lockyer and Mary his wife was buried 25 Mar 1673 and not baptised.³
• Anecdote*: John Lockyer leased the Drapers property in Rotherfield from Mary Barber of Tonbridge after her husband Thomas Barber died, leaving her with three yound children. Thomas Barber (1640-1683) was baptised at Rotherfield on 3 May 1640 and was distant kin to John Lockyer and they were of similar age so may have grown up together.
  Mary had to use Drapers to secure an income for her family and three months after Thomas died, in a document dated 29 January 1684, she leases the property to John Lockyer of Rotherfield for the sum of £6/10s per year for a period of 11 years. The document reads:
  January 29th 1684
  Mary Barber of Tonbridge widow
  It is Agreed betwen Mr. Pauly and John Lockyer of Rotherfield for the Rentt of the Drapyers for John Lockyer to enter as Mickellmas Last and to Have A Leas for eleven yeares paying six pound & tenn shilling a yeare but Allso He the said John Lockyer is not to pay this Hallfe years Rent which is due between this Last Mich' and our Lady day but John Lockyer is to pay all the Taxes for this Hallfe yeare and so forwod: Allso he is to Have Ruftember [rough timber] for poostes and bars & gatts [gates] allso Six poosts to sett up for A Houfell [Hovel] or lodge and to leve itt Repaired & to Leve the Copises coppice] well fenced and A yeares groth : not for to plow Any ground for the Tarme [term] of the Leas and to Lop and to top All Trees which Have benn toped and no other and not to fill [fell] Any Timber nor timber tres and He is to pay for the first Hallf years Rennt betwene our ladiday and Mickellmas
  To Leave 40 Tellowes [branches or shoots] more than now and [?] the [?]rerers.
  [margin]
  three pound and tenn shillings and to pay Six pound and tenn Shilling A yeare After and to pay the rent quarterly and not to lett or sett with out the Lanlords Consent.
  [on reverse]
  To lay the doung [dung] on the land and To leave A numbar of young tillows as shall bee agrid on when the Cops [coppice] is fillid [felled].
  (Transcribed by Gillian Rickard for Geoffrey Barber, April 2014.)⁴
  
• Will*: John Lockyer left a will made on 18 January 1703/4 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*:
• Death*: John Lockyer died in 1704 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 7 October 1704 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Sarah Willard

• Married Name: As of 9 June 1656, her married name was Lockyer.
• Marriage*: Sarah Willard married Thomas Lockyer, son of John Lockyer and Jane Perryman, on 9 June 1656 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Rotherfield, Sarah of this parish.¹
• Anecdote*: The marriage is repeated a day later at Rotherfield, and Sarah is noted as a widow.¹
• Death*: Sarah Willard died in March 1662 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Willard was buried on 8 March 1662 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas."²

John Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Lockyer was baptized on 15 March 1656/57 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Lockyer and Sarah Willard.
• (Witness) Will: John Lockyer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Lockyer dated 29 June 1672 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B; (ESRO PBT 1/1/34/237.)²
• Marriage License: John Lockyer and Susan Bodle obtained a marriage licence on 19 October 1675 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Rotherfield; Susan of Withyham.³
• Marriage*: John Lockyer married Susan Bodle on 19 October 1675 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Rotherfield; Susan of Withyham.³
• Marriage*: John Lockyer married Elizabeth Wood on 24 February 1678/79 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote*: Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Date: 10 Aug 1687
  Reference: DDPY/42/6
  Title: Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Description: Parties: 1) John Lockyer, Retherfeild [Rotherfield] (eldest son and heir of Thomas Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, eldest son of John Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, only brother and heir of William Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased) 2) his brother Thomas Lockyer, Witheham [Withyham], blacksmith Consideration: 10s Witnesses: Nicholas Corke, Edwarde Markwicke
  Held by:     East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies Service, not available at The National Archives.

Thomas Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Lockyer was baptized on 14 December 1658 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Lockyer and Sarah Willard.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Lockyer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Lockyer dated 29 June 1672 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B; (ESRO PBT 1/1/34/237.)²
• Occupation*: Thomas Lockyer was a blacksmith in 1687 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Date: 10 Aug 1687
  Reference: DDPY/42/6
  Title: Quitclaim relating to property in Withyham in Sussex as described in DDPY/42/1
  Description: Parties: 1) John Lockyer, Retherfeild [Rotherfield] (eldest son and heir of Thomas Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, eldest son of John Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased, only brother and heir of William Lockyer, Retherfeild, deceased) 2) his brother Thomas Lockyer, Witheham [Withyham], blacksmith Consideration: 10s Witnesses: Nicholas Corke, Edwarde Markwicke
  Held by:     East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies Service, not available at The National Archives.
• Marriage*: Thomas Lockyer married Mary Moone on 6 September 1687 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B.³
• Occupation: Thomas Lockyer was a whitesmith in 1700 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote: Title: Lease for a year
  Date: 22 Mar 1700
  ESRO reference: SAS/BB 14
  Description: Nicholas Hammond of Isfield, yeoman, to Thomas Lockyer of Withyham, whitesmith
  piece of land called the Great Field containing 33/4 acres
  piece called Little Neck, 3/4 acre
  The Little Wheat Gratten, 2 ac.
  Long Eye otherwise Long Croft 31/2 ac.
  all containing together 10 acres in the occupation of Peter Austen, in Withyham (S: Beachlands; N: lands of David Hammond and Henry Hammond; W: lands of the Earl of Dorset called Tye Farm; SE: lands of John Everest; E: road from Withyham to Penshurst)
  Signature, Nicolas Hamon and seal.
• Will*: Thomas Lockyer left a will made on 2 January 1718 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Lockyer, Yeoman of Withyham, 1719
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/54/107)
  Made: 2 Jan 1718 (Codicil 13 Feb 1732)
  Proved: 28 Mar 1733
  
  In the name of God Amen I Thomas Lockyer of Withiham in the County of Sussex Yeoman beinge at this time in good health and of sound mind and memory praised bee God desireinge to sett my house in order before I depart this transitory life knowinge the Certainty of death doe make and ordaine this to bee my Last Will and Testament in manner and forme followinge (That is to say) First and principally I commend my pretious Soule into the hands & gratious acceptance of Almighty God who gave mee my being And my Body I committ to the Earth to bee therein decently buried at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named Trusting in and through the alone meritts and Intercession of my most Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ the Righteous for the free pardon of all my Sinns and to Inheritt Eternal life And as touching the disposal of all my Estate temporall which it hath pleased God to afford unto mee here on Earth I give and devise in manner following Imprimis I doe give and bequeath unto my dear & loving wife Mary one feather bead bolster pillows rug coverlett Curtens Bedsteadle and whatsoever to the same appurtaineth & used most comonly in the Parlour Chamber of my dwelling house And Alsoe my Great Chest there for her to have and freely to take away whensoever shee pleasethe Item I give bequeath and devise unto my Eldest sonn Thomas Lockyer and his heires All that my Messuage or Tenement & Lands with their and every of their hereditaments and appurtenances Containeinge by estimacion Seaventy Acres of Land bee the same more or less Commonly called or knowne by the name of the Hill Farme scituate in Withiham aforesaid where I now dwell To have and to hold the same premisses unto my said sonn Thomas Lockyer & his heires and assignes for ever Savinge Allwayes the Jointure of my said Wife Mary which shee hathe dureinge her life in and upon the said Messuage lands and premisses And full power for her peaceably and quietly to have and enjoy her said Jointure Item I give and devise unto my sonn John Lockyer & to his heires All that my parcell of land called Beechland and the Hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonginge which I purchased of Nicholas Hamond lyeinge att or neer Beechgreene in Withiham aforesaid Containeinge by estimacion twelve acres bee there more or less To hold the same Land with its appurtenances to him my son John his heires and assignes for ever Alsoe I give and devise to my said son John Lockyer & to his heires Executors administrators & assignes for ever All that my house & little tenement & about halfe an Acre of land thereunto belonging appurtenances which I lately had of John Durrant & was heretofore Dennisses lyeing & being in Withiham aforesaid now or late in the severall tenures or occupacions of Benjamin Andrews & of Avis & Doutch widdows or of some or one of them And alsoe all my right & title to the same premisses upon any account whatsoever Item I give and bequeath unto my two daughters vizt to Sarah now the wife of George Mills five shillings current money and to Jane now wife of John Bridgland gent five shillings of like money to be paid to each of them my said daughters one Moneth next after my decease by my Executors And lastly I make constitute and appoint my said two sonns Thomas Lockyer & John Lockyer joint Executors of & to this my last Will & Testament written in One Sheet of paper hereby Revokeinge all former Wills by me made or declared and to them my said Sonns Thomas and John Lockyer I give and bequeath all and singuler the rest of my Goods moveables Cattells & Chattells whatsoever not herein before disposed off for them my two sonns to have and enjoy equally desireing and alsoe requiring them to pay and discharge my debts my decent funerall Expenses and other charges incident to this my Will In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the second day of January in the Fifth year of the Raigne of our Sovereign Lord George by the Grace of God of Great Britaine France and Ireland King Defendor of the Faith etc Annoq Dom 1718 Thomas Lockyer Signed Sealed published & declared by Thomas Lockyer the Testator in the presence of us subscribing our names as Witnesses in his presence Sarah Turner her marke Ewerod Everest Richd Taylar
  
  Memorandum that I Thomas Lockyer of Withiham in the County of Sussex Yeoman being of sound mind and memory do this thirteenth day of February on the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and thirty two make and declare this present writing as and for a Codicil to be annext to my last will bearing date the second day of January Annoq Dom 1718 and desire the same may be taken as part of my said Will in manner following (that is to say) Whereas I have by my said will given to my eldest son Thomas and his heires my farm called the Hill farm in Withyham aforesaid and whereas I have since by Indenture of Lease bearing date the Nineteenth day of September Anno Dni 1727 lett the said Farm (among other lands) to my younger son John Lockyer his Executors and Administrators for the term of one and twenty yeares at the yearly rent of one and twenty pounds for the said Farm Now for preventing disputes which may happen to arise between my said sonns after my decease touching my said son Johns peaceably holding and enjoying the same Farm during the said Lease I do hereby give devise and bequeath unto my said son John Lockyer all those my lands containing twenty acres more or less called the Nine Acres the two Beechgreen Feilds and one Coppice To hold to him the said John and his heires untill my said son Thomas shall by good assurances in the Law well and sufficiently confirm the said lease so that the said John and his Executors and Administrators may peaceably enjoy the same during the residue of the term therein to come and after the said Thomas my son shall have sufficiently confirmed the said lease then I give the said lands unto the said Thomas and his heires any thing in my said will conteined to the contrary notwithstanding In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and Seale the day and year above written
  Memorandum that before the sealing hereof I the said Thomas Lockyer do further give to my son John the further sum of [tear] pounds of lawfull money of Great Britain to be paid unto him by my said son Thomas out of and chargeable upon the lands given to him within six months after my wives decease witness my hand and Seale the day and year above said Thomas Lockyer Signed sealed published and declared by the said Thomas Lockyer as and for part of his last will and Testament in the presence of us who subscribed our Names as witnesses in his presence George Mills Jane Bridgland J Farmer
  
  28th of March 1733
  Thomas Lockyer and John Lockyer Executors of this will were sworn to whome the Burden of the Execution of the same was comitted By us Ed Lund Surrogate
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell January 2021.)
• Death*: Thomas Lockyer died in 1733 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Lockyer was buried on 1 March 1733 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 March 1733 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

William Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Lockyer was baptized on 14 October 1660 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Lockyer and Sarah Willard.
• (Witness) Will: William Lockyer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Lockyer dated 29 June 1672 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B; (ESRO PBT 1/1/34/237.)²
• Marriage*: William Lockyer married Dorothy Coale on 18 February 1682/83 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: William Lockyer died in 1719 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: Title: William LOCKYER of Rotherfield, husbandman; probate inventory
  Date: 14 Aug 1719
  ESRO reference: PBT 1/10/1090
  Description: Value of inventory: £7 18s 0d
  Names of appraisers: Thomas Ovenden, Alexander Pocock
  Type of act (from Act Book): administration
  Date of act: 15 Sep 1719.
• Admon*: Administration of William Lockyer was granted on 15 September 1719 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

George Lockyer

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Lockyer was baptized on 28 February 1661/62 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Lockyer and Sarah Willard.
• Death*: George Lockyer died in October 1662 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Lockyer was buried on 24 October 1662 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas."²