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Elizabeth Linvill

• Birth*: Elizabeth Linvill was born circa 1615 at Sussex, England.
• Name Variation: Elizabeth Linvill was also known as Invell.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Linvill and Gregory Weller 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*: Elizabeth Linvill married Gregory Weller, son of William Weller, 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
• Married Name: As of 15 August 1636, her married name was Weller.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Linvill died circa 1652 at Sussex, England.

Mary Weller

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Weller was born circa 1692 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Mary Howell.
• Death*: Mary Weller died in 1693 at South Malling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Weller was buried on 3 March 1693 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England, "daughter of Thomas & Mary."¹

Joan Piper

• Marriage*: Joan Piper married Gregory Weller, son of William Weller, 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
• Married Name: As of circa 1653, her married name was Weller.

William Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Weller was baptized on 6 March 1658/59 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Gregory Weller and Joan Piper.

Elizabeth Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Weller was baptized on 14 August 1653 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Gregory Weller and Joan Piper.

William Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Weller was baptized on 14 February 1659/60 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Gregory Weller and Joan Piper.

William Weller

Thomas Weller

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Weller was born in 1619 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Thomas Weller was baptized on 31 October 1619 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Weller.
• Marriage*: Thomas Weller married Ann (?) circa 1639 at England.
• Occupation*: Thomas Weller was a yeoman in 1689.
• Will*: Thomas Weller left a will made on 5 March 1689/90 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Weller, Yeoman of Ringmer, 1694
  (ESRO: PBT 2/1/2/146)
  Made: 5 Mar 1690
  Proved: 28 Apr 1694, Deanery of South Malling
  In the Name of God Amen I Thomas Weller of Ringmer in the county of Sussex yeoman being sick and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory (thanks be given to God for the same) First and principally I bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God (who gave it me) And my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be buried at the discretion of my executor herein after named Item I will give and dispose unto Thomas Weller son of Thomas Weller of Southmalling one half of all my personal estate whatsoever to be paid unto him at his age of one and twenty years by my executor hereinafter named Item I will give and dispose unto the two youngest sons of the above named Thomas Weller called by names John and William £5 apiece of good and lawful money of England to be paid unto them at their respective ages of one and twenty years by my executor hereinafter named Item I will give and dispose unto Jone Invell my wives sister 40 shillings every year of good and lawful money of England to be paid her my said sister during her natural life by my executor hereinafter named quarterly and every quarter of a year ten shillings as aforesaid Item I will give and dispose unto Thomas Weller of Southmalling the Elder (which is my brother's son) all the rest and residue of all goods chattels and personal estate whatsoever he paying all my debts legacies and funeral expenses with the probate of this my last will and testament whom I make my whole and sole executor revoking all other wills and testaments by me heretofore made In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of March in the second year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord and Lady William and Mary Defenders of the Faith Anno Dm 1689.
  Thomas Weller his mark
  Signed sealed published and decalred to be the last will and testament of the testator in the presence of us with four words interlined before the sealing
  William Vine
  Daniel Tippen his mark
  Richard Gaine his mark
  Probate 28 April 1694 Thomas Weller executor
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 23 Jan 2024.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Weller died in 1694 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Weller was buried on 29 March 1694 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England, "about 75 years old."³

William Weller

Parents:

• Birth*: William Weller was born circa 1689 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Mary Howell.
• (Witness) Will: William Weller is mentioned in the will of Thomas Weller dated 5 March 1689/90 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹

Elizabeth Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Weller was baptized on 12 October 1640 at St Margaret, Buxted, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Gregory Weller and Elizabeth Linvill.
• Death*: Elizabeth Weller died in 1640/41 at Buxted, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Weller was buried on 20 January 1640/41 at St Margaret, Buxted, Sussex, England, "daughter of Gregory."²

Elizabeth (?)

• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Gregory Weller, son of William Weller, circa 1614 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1621, her married name was Weller.
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died in June 1836 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth (?) was buried on 18 June 1836 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England, "wife of Gregory."¹

John Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Weller was baptized on 20 January 1621/22 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Gregory Weller and Elizabeth (?)

Maria Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Maria Weller was baptized on 2 February 1624/25 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Gregory Weller and Elizabeth (?)

Abraham Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Abraham Weller was baptized on 30 June 1751 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

Dinah Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Dinah Weller was baptized on 28 December 1752 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.
• Married Name: As of 29 August 1773, her married name was Taylor.
• Marriage*: Dinah Weller married Joseph Taylor, son of John Taylor and Anne Miller, on 29 August 1773 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Dinah Weller died circa 1800 at Ringmer, Sussex, England. There are two burials for a Diana Taylor at Ringme: 20 Jun 1798 and 29 Mar 1803, likely mother and daughter.³

Susan Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Weller was baptized on 18 October 1754 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

Stephen Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Weller was baptized on 18 May 1756 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

Sarah Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Weller was baptized on 11 January 1758 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

William Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Weller was baptized on 11 March 1759 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

Mary Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Weller was baptized on 12 December 1762 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

Thomas Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Weller was baptized on 23 December 1742 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

John Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Weller was baptized on 10 February 1744/45 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

Elizabeth Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Weller was baptized on 28 December 1746 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

Mary Weller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Weller was baptized on 5 April 1749 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Weller and Ann Taylor.

Joan Wigzell

Parents:

• Birth*: Joan Wigzell was born circa 1650 at Kent, England.
• She was the daughter of William Wigzell and Martha Chapman.
• Death*: Joan Wigzell died on 22 April 1674 at Kemsing, Kent, England.¹
• Burial*: Joan Wigzell was buried at St Mary the Virgin, Kemsing, Kent, England.
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscriptionfor Joan Wigzell was recorded as
  "Here lieth the Body of Ioane WIGZELL DAUGHTER of William and Martha Wigzell who died the 22 Day of April An no Domini 1674 W W."¹

Stephen Rothwell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Rothwell was baptized on 9 November 1694 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England, ROATHWELL.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Rothwell and Elizabeth Goffe.
• (Witness) Will: Stephen Rothwell is mentioned in the will of Stephen Rothwell dated 5 August 1710 at Uckfield, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Stephen Rothwell is mentioned in the will of John Rothwell dated 10 February 1720/21 at Lewes, Sussex, England.³

Thomas Rothwell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Rothwell was baptized on 24 October 1690 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Rothwell and Elizabeth Goffe.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Rothwell is mentioned in the will of Stephen Rothwell dated 5 August 1710 at Uckfield, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Rothwell is mentioned in the will of John Rothwell dated 10 February 1720/21 at Lewes, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: Thomas Rothwell died in 1746 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Rothwell was buried on 14 April 1746 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England, "55 years."⁴

Richard Rothwell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Rothwell was baptized on 25 January 1699/0 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Rothwell and Elizabeth Goffe.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Rothwell is mentioned in the will of Stephen Rothwell dated 5 August 1710 at Uckfield, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Rothwell is mentioned in the will of John Rothwell dated 10 February 1720/21 at Lewes, Sussex, England.³
• Marriage*: Richard Rothwell married Ann King on 29 May 1738 at Folkington, Sussex, England, Richard of Framfield, Ann of Hellingly.⁴
• Occupation*: Richard Rothwell was a flax dresser in 1779 at Framfield, Sussex, England.
• Will*: Richard Rothwell left a will made on 17 January 1779 at Framfield, Sussex, England.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Richard Wrothwell [Rothwell], Flaxdresser of Framfield, 1779
  (ESRO: PBT 2/1/9/331)
  Made: 17 Jan 1779
  Proved: 24 Jul 1780, Deanery of South Malling
  In the Name of God Amen I Richard Wrothwell in the parish of Framfield in the county of Sussex flaxdresser being of perfect mind and memory make this my last will and testament my temporal estate I bequeath and dispose of in the following manner
  Imprimis to my loving nephew Richard Wrothwell the son of Benjamin Wrothwell I give and bequeath my dwelling house and appurtenances situate in Framfield Street to him and his heirs and assigns forever in paying out of it unto my housekeeper Elizabeth Trill spinster the sum of £10 in three months after my decease and likewise unto Thomas Weller of Beddingham the sum of £5 in three months after my decease which I charge the above house with the payment of Item To my loving niece Ann Barber the wife of Samuel Barber I give and bequeath a dresser with drawers & shelves complete as new fixed in my dwelling house to her and her heirs foreever Item the residue and remainder of my real and personal estate with my goods and chattels book and bond debts and all other properties of what kind so ever to me appertaining except before reserved I give devise and bequeath after my just debts and funeral charges are paid to my loving brothers William Wrothwell and Benjamin Wrothwell to be equally divided between them share and share alike And I hereby constitute and appoint my eldest brother William Wrothwell my whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament requesting my said brother William Wrothwell to execute the same according to my true intent and meaning without any reserve In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 17th day of January in the nineteenth year of the reign of the Sovereign Lord George the Third and in the year of our Lord 1779
  Richard Wrothwell X his mark and seal
  Signed sealed published and declared by the within named testator Richard Wrothwell to be his last will and testament in presence of us who have subscribed our names as witnesses thereto in the presence of the said testator and of each other
  witness James Durrant Sibbella Durant Richard Stone
  The will of Richard Wrothwell late of Framfield within the Deanery of Southmalling in the county of Sussex flaxdresser deceased was proved the 24th day of July in the year of our Lord 1780 before the Reverend Robert Austen Clerk Surrogate and so forth upon the oath of William Wrothwell the sole executor in the said will named to whom was committed the administration of the goods he being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth and also that the goods of the said deceased do not amount unto £100
  (Transcribed (dictated) by Geoffrey Barber, 23 Jan 2024.)
  
• Death*: Richard Rothwell died in 1780 at Framfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Rothwell was buried on 5 July 1780 at St Thomas, Framfield, Sussex, England, ROTHFIELD.⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 24 July 1780 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England, Value: £100.

Edward Rothwell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Rothwell was baptized on 2 January 1701/2 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Rothwell and Elizabeth Goffe.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Rothwell is mentioned in the will of Stephen Rothwell dated 5 August 1710 at Uckfield, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Edward Rothwell is mentioned in the will of John Rothwell dated 10 February 1720/21 at Lewes, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: Edward Rothwell died in 1776 at Alfriston, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Edward Rothwell was buried on 2 April 1776 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England.⁴

Benjamin Rothwell

Parents:

• Baptism*: Benjamin Rothwell was baptized on 7 June 1706 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Rothwell and Elizabeth Goffe.
• (Witness) Will: Benjamin Rothwell is mentioned in the will of Stephen Rothwell dated 5 August 1710 at Uckfield, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Benjamin Rothwell is mentioned in the will of John Rothwell dated 10 February 1720/21 at Lewes, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Benjamin Rothwell is mentioned in the will of Richard Rothwell dated 17 January 1779 at Framfield, Sussex, England.⁴