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Thomas Wratten

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Wratten was baptized on 21 June 1635 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "Thomas WREETINGE."¹
• He was the son of Stephen Wratten and Martha Fever.

Stephen Wratten

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Wratten was baptized on 20 February 1632/33 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "Stephen WRETHEN."¹
• He was the son of Stephen Wratten and Martha Fever.
• Marriage*: Stephen Wratten married Elizabeth (?) circa 1658 at Sussex, England.

Mary Wratten

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wratten was baptized on 13 November 1664 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "Mary RATTING."¹
• She was the daughter of Stephen Wratten and Elizabeth (?)

Martha Wratten

Parents:

• Birth*: Martha Wratten was born in 1637 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England; There is a baptism of a Martha WRATTEN on 8 Oct 1637 at Herstmonceux, but the father is given as John, not Stephen, so possibly a mistake.¹
• She was the daughter of Stephen Wratten and Martha Fever.
• Death*: Martha Wratten died in 1639 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Martha Wratten was buried on 10 March 1639 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England, "daughter of Stephen."²

Elizabeth (?)

• Birth*: Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1635 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1658, her married name was Wratten.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Stephen Wratten, son of Stephen Wratten and Martha Fever, circa 1658 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died in 1673 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth (?) was buried on 22 November 1673 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "wife of Stephen."¹

Nicholas Fever

• Birth*: Nicholas Fever was born circa 1570 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Nicholas Fever married Martha (?) circa 1590 at Sussex, England.

Martha (?)

• Birth*: Martha (?) was born circa 1570 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Martha (?) married Nicholas Fever circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1590, her married name was Fever.
• Death*: Martha (?) died in 1636 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Martha (?) was buried on 29 October 1636 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "wife of Nicholas."¹

Margarit Fever

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margarit Fever was baptized on 22 June 1595 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "daughter of Nyckelles and Martha FEVER."¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?)
• Married Name: As of 16 February 1618/19, her married name was Crooch.
• Marriage*: Margarit Fever married Thomas Crooch on 16 February 1618/19 at Warbleton, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²

Denise Fever

Parents:

• Baptism*: Denise Fever was baptized on 20 March 1596/97 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "daughter of Nyckelles and Martha FAVER."¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?)
• Married Name: As of 2 May 1625, her married name was Moyse.
• Marriage*: Denise Fever married Isaac Moyse on 2 May 1625 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.²

Mary Fever

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Fever was baptized on 1 April 1605 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "daughter of Nichols FEVERS."¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?)

Charles Fever

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Fever was baptized on 16 July 1609 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "son of Nycholas FEVERS."¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?)
• Death*: Charles Fever died in 1611 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Charles Fever was buried on 30 September 1611 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England.²

Joane Fever

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joane Fever was baptized on 21 January 1598/99 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "daughter of Nickellas and Martha FEVER."¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?)
• Married Name: As of 26 April 1636, her married name was Davis.
• Marriage*: Joane Fever married Charles Davis on 26 April 1636 at Warbleton, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²

Anna Fever

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anna Fever was baptized on 27 February 1613/14 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "daughter of Nicholas FEVER."¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?)
• Death*: Anna Fever died in March 1614 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Anna Fever was buried on 4 March 1614 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "child."²

Lydia Fever

Parents:

• Baptism*: Lydia Fever was baptized on 2 December 1593 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "Lidia daighter of Nychellas FEVER."¹
• She was the daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?)
• Death*: Lydia Fever died in December 1593 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Lydia Fever was buried on 10 December 1593 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England, "child."²

Isaac Moyse

• Birth*: Isaac Moyse was born circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Isaac Moyse married Denise Fever, daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?), on 2 May 1625 at Warbleton, Sussex, England.¹

Thomas Crooch

• Birth*: Thomas Crooch was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Crooch married Margarit Fever, daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?), on 16 February 1618/19 at Warbleton, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹

Charles Davis

• Marriage*: Charles Davis married Joane Fever, daughter of Nicholas Fever and Martha (?), on 26 April 1636 at Warbleton, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹

John Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Weller was baptized on 22 April 1712 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Anne Rothwell.
• (Witness) Will: John Weller is mentioned in the will of Thomas Weller dated 5 April 1762 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: John Weller was a farmer in 1784 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: John Weller is mentioned in the will of William Rothwell dated 5 July 1784 at Alfriston, Sussex, England.³

Thomas Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Weller was baptized on 16 December 1715 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Anne Rothwell.
• Marriage*: Thomas Weller married Ann Taylor, daughter of Abraham Taylor and Mary Stephens, on 19 October 1740 at Glynde, Sussex, England.²
• Will*: Thomas Weller left a will made on 5 April 1762 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Weller, Yeoman of Ringmer, 1762
  (ESRO: PBT 2/1/8/216)
  Made: 5 Apr 1762
  Proved: 11 Dec 1762, Deanery of South Malling
  This is the last will and testament of me Thomas Weller of Ringmer in the county of Sussex yeoman First after recommending my soul to God who gave it and my body to the earth to be decently interred at the discretion of my executors hereafter named I give and dispose of any worldly estate in manner following (to wit) I desire and order my just debts funeral expenses and probate of this my will be first paid and satisfied and from and after payment and satisfaction thereof Then I give and bequeath the remainder thereof and all and every my household goods and implements of household of all sorts and also all and every my other goods chattels cattle stock and husbandry tacklings corn and other things whatsoever in and about my dwelling house farms and lands now in my own possession unto my loving wife Ann Wellar for the term of her life if she long continues my widow for and towards the education and maintenance of all and every my children living at my decease And also from and immediately after my said wife's death or second marriage which shall first happen then I give the same goods chattels and personal estate aforesaid unto my loving brother John Wellar of Ringmer aforesaid yeoman and William Shadwell of Ringmer aforesaid gentlemen In Trust that they my said trustees shall and may educate and bring up all and every my children with the profits of my farms until the youngest of my children then living shall arrive to the age of twenty one years and then divide the same and every part thereof as near as maybe unto and amongst such of them as shall be then living share and share alike And my desire and will is that an inventory be immediately taken of all my estate after my decease by my executors and signed by my wife to the intent that she may be answerable for the same at her death or second marriage aforesaid Also I further give unto my said wife for the term of her life or second marriage as aforesaid all the remainder and interest in the terms of my farms as well for her own maintenance as for the education of my said children and after my said wife’s death or second marriage as aforesaid I give the remainder thereof unto my before named Trustees for the equal benefit of all and every my children until my youngest child then living arrives to the age of twenty one years And then to be disposed of in such manner as my said Trustees or the survivor of them shall think proper with the consent of the landlords thereof And I give all and every my wearing apparel of all sorts unto and amongst my sons in such manner as my said wife shall direct the same And my watch I give to my eldest son at my decease And I do hereby name and appoint my said brother John Wellar and my said Trustee Mr. William Shadwell joint executors and trustees of my said will hereby revoking all former wills declaring this only to be my last will and testament In Witness whereof I have to this my last will and testament contained in one sheet of paper and part of a second sheet set my hand and seal to each sheet thereof this fifth day of April in the year of our Lord 1762.
  Signed Thomas Weller
  Sealed delivered published and declared by the said Thomas Weller the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses in his presence
  John Ridge
  Wm. Hen. Benge
  The will of Thomas Weller late of Ringmer within the Deanery of Southmalling in the county of Sussex yeoman deceased was proved the 11th day of December in the year of our Lord 1762 before the Reverend Mr Edward Lund Clerk Surrogate and so forth Upon the oaths of John Weller and William Shadwell joint executors in the said will named To whom was committed the administration of the goods etc they being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth.
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 26 Jan 2024.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Weller died in October 1762 at Ringmer, Sussex, England, at age 46.
• Burial*: Thomas Weller was buried on 30 October 1762 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 11 December 1762 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.

William Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Weller was baptized on 1 April 1718 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Anne Rothwell.

Henry Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Weller was baptized on 30 September 1720 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Anne Rothwell.

Anne Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Weller was baptized on 26 February 1722/23 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Anne Rothwell.

Kezia Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Kezia Weller was baptized on 4 January 1724/25 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Anne Rothwell.
• Married Name: As of 29 May 1746, her married name was Baker.
• Marriage*: Kezia Weller married John Baker on 29 May 1746 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Kezia Weller is mentioned in the will of William Rothwell dated 5 July 1784 at Alfriston, Sussex, England.³

Stephen Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Weller was baptized on 24 August 1727 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Anne Rothwell.

Ann Taylor

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Taylor was born on 1 October 1720 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Abraham Taylor and Mary Stephens.
• Baptism: Ann Taylor was baptized on 5 October 1720 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 19 October 1740, her married name was Weller.
• Marriage*: Ann Taylor married Thomas Weller, son of Thomas Weller and Anne Rothwell, on 19 October 1740 at Glynde, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Ann Taylor is mentioned in the will of Thomas Weller dated 5 April 1762 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.³

John Staples

• Marriage*: John Staples married Anne Rothwell, daughter of Thomas Rothwell and Elizabeth Goffe, on 4 July 1736 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Ann a widow of Ringmer.¹

Thomas Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Weller was baptized on 10 May 1655 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Gregory Weller and Joan Piper.
• Marriage License*: Thomas Weller and Mary Howell obtained a marriage licence on 9 April 1683 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of South Malling, Mary of Brighton.²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Weller is mentioned in the will of Thomas Weller dated 5 March 1689/90 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.³

Mary Howell

• Birth*: Mary Howell was born circa 1660 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License*: Mary Howell and Thomas Weller obtained a marriage licence on 9 April 1683 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of South Malling, Mary of Brighton.¹
• Married Name: As of 9 April 1683, her married name was Weller.¹
• Death*: Mary Howell died in 1705 at South Malling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Howell was buried on 15 October 1705 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England, "wife of Thomas."²

John Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Weller was baptized on 5 January 1686/87 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Mary Howell.
• (Witness) Will: John Weller is mentioned in the will of Thomas Weller dated 5 March 1689/90 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: John Weller died in 1703 at South Malling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Weller was buried on 8 May 1703 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England, "son of Thomas & Mary."³

Gregory Weller

Parents:

• Birth*: Gregory Weller was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of William Weller.
• Marriage*: Gregory Weller married Elizabeth (?) circa 1614 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Gregory Weller and Elizabeth Linvill obtained a marriage licence on 8 August 1636 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England, Gregory a yeoman of Ringmer, Elizabeth a spinster of Buxted.¹
• Marriage*: Gregory Weller married Elizabeth Linvill on 15 August 1636 at Buxted, Sussex, England, Elizabeth's surname probably INVELL/INVILL (as written in will of Thomas Weller of Ringmer, 1694.)¹
• Marriage*: Gregory Weller married Joan Piper on 23 November 1652 at South Malling, Sussex, England, Gregory WELLARD. This Gregory may be a son of the Gregory shown here, whose baptism has not been found.¹
• Death*: Gregory Weller died in 1668 at South Malling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Gregory Weller was buried on 24 November 1668 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.²