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Anne Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Neve was baptized on 16 July 1809 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Phoebe Farmer.

Harriet Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harriet Neve was baptized on 13 September 1807 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Neve and Phoebe Farmer.

Elijah Farmer

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elijah Farmer was baptized on 21 February 1802 at Penshurst, Kent, England, baptised Elijah Diprose Farmer but later known as Edward Farmer or Edward Neve.¹
• Anecdote: Elijah's mother Phoebe Farmer, married John Neve on 29 November 1802, and would have been brought up as a Neve, which explains how he was also known as Edward Neve. His real father was probably someone with the surname DIPROSE.
• He was the son of Phoebe Farmer.
• Name Variation: Elijah Farmer was also known as Edward Neve.
• Marriage*: Elijah Farmer married Sophia Brown on 23 April 1823 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Elias FARMER, both of this parish.²
• Anecdote*: Title: Rape of Pevensey established militia enrolment
  Date: 23 May 1821
  Creator: Lord Lieutenant of Sussex
  ESRO reference: L/L/A/7/1230
  Description: Edward Neve aged 20, labourer of Withyham, serving in place of Thomas Adams; discharged his time of service having expired 23 May 1826.
• (Witness) Marriage: Elijah Farmer witnessed the marriage of Harriet Comber and James Neve on 13 December 1837 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: Elijah Farmer was an agricultural labourer on 7 June 1841.³
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Elijah Farmer and Sophia Brown lived at Crowborough, Sussex, England, with children William, 15 years, Thomas, 13 years, Jesse, 10 years, Elias, 8 years, Eliza, 6 years and Sophia, 1 year.³
• Death*: Elijah Farmer died in 1847 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elijah Farmer was buried on 30 April 1847 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, Elijah Fermor alias Edward Neve, 45 years.⁴

Sophia Brown

• Name Variation: As of 23 April 1823, Sophia Brown was also known as Neve.
• Married Name: As of 23 April 1823, her married name was Farmer.
• Marriage*: Sophia Brown married Elijah Farmer, son of Phoebe Farmer, on 23 April 1823 at Withyham, Sussex, England, Elias FARMER, both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Marriage: Sophia Brown witnessed the marriage of Harriet Comber and James Neve on 13 December 1837 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Sophia Brown and Elijah Farmer lived at Crowborough, Sussex, England, with children William, 15 years, Thomas, 13 years, Jesse, 10 years, Elias, 8 years, Eliza, 6 years and Sophia, 1 year.²

William Farmer

Parents:

• Birth: William Farmer was born in 1826 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: William Farmer was baptized on 23 July 1826 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, son of Elisha and Sophia FARMER.¹
• He was the son of Elijah Farmer and Sophia Brown.
• Name Variation: William Farmer was also known as William Neve.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 William Farmer lived at Crowborough, Sussex, England, living with his parents and family, using the surname FARMER.²
• Occupation*: William Farmer was an agricultural labourer on 7 June 1841.²
• Marriage*: William Farmer married Harriet Sinnock on 8 October 1848 at Holy Trinity, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, William, X, full age, bachelor, sawyer of Eastbourne; father Edward Neves,sawyer. Harriet,X, full age spinster of Eastbourne; father John Sinnock,labourer. Wit: Samuel Heanffey, Susan Wickham.³
• Occupation: William Farmer was a wood sawyer on 2 April 1871.⁴
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 William Farmer and Harriet Sinnock lived at 34 New Dorset St, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴
• Occupation: William Farmer was a carpenter on 3 April 1881.⁵
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 William Farmer and Harriet Sinnock lived at Brighton, Sussex, England, William gives place of birth as Crowborough.⁵
• Death*: William Farmer died in 1889 at Brighton, Sussex, England.

Harriet Sinnock

• Birth*: Harriet Sinnock was born circa 1820 at Selmeston, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: Harriet Sinnock married William Farmer, son of Elijah Farmer and Sophia Brown, on 8 October 1848 at Holy Trinity, Eastbourne, Sussex, England, William, X, full age, bachelor, sawyer of Eastbourne; father Edward Neves,sawyer. Harriet,X, full age spinster of Eastbourne; father John Sinnock,labourer. Wit: Samuel Heanffey, Susan Wickham.²
• Married Name: As of 8 October 1848, her married name was Farmer.²
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Harriet Sinnock and William Farmer lived at 34 New Dorset St, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Harriet Sinnock and William Farmer lived at Brighton, Sussex, England, William gives place of birth as Crowborough.³

Harriet Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harriet Neve was baptized on 9 March 1806 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of William Neve and Mary Cripps.
• (Witness) Will: Harriet Neve is mentioned in the will of William Neve dated 30 June 1823 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²

Harriet Comber

• Birth*: Harriet Comber was born in 1820 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 13 December 1837, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Harriet Comber married James Neve, son of James Neve and Rachel Gee, on 13 December 1837 at Withyham, Sussex, England.¹
• Emigration*: Harriet Comber and James Neve emigrated in 1839 to New South Wales, Australia, on the ship Roxburgh Castle.²
• Psgr List*: Harriet Comber and James Neve were found on a passenger list on 26 May 1839 at New South Wales, Australia, Arrival.³
• Death*: Harriet Comber died on 23 September 1902 at Gundagai, New South Wales, Australia.

Lydia Hobbs

Parents:

• Birth*: Lydia Hobbs was born on 27 October 1799 at Maresfield, Sussex, England.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Hobbs and Sarah Fitness.
• Anecdote*: Lydia's place of birth is given as Fletching in the 1851 census, next to Maresfield.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 April 1819, her married name was Hook.³
• Marriage*: Lydia Hobbs married Thomas Hook on 29 April 1819 at Mayfield, Sussex, England, bachelor, spinster, both of this parish. Witnesses: Ann Dadswell, William Weston.^3,4
• Anecdote*: 1 Dec 1820, Thomas Hook from Mayfield to Rotherfield, with wife Lydia (ESRO: PAR 422/32/2/170.)
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Lydia Hobbs and James Neve lived at Crowborough Forest, Withyham, Sussex, England, James Neve 66 years, widower, with unmarried son William 24 years, Lydia Hook, widow 55 years, servant, born Fletching and her daughter Victoria Hook 11 yrs, born Fletching.¹
• Occupation*: Lydia Hobbs was a housekeeper on 30 March 1851.¹
• Married Name: As of 25 May 1851, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Lydia Hobbs married James Neve, son of Sarah Neve, on 25 May 1851 at Withyham, Sussex, England.⁵
• Emigration*: Lydia Hobbs and James Neve emigrated in October 1851 to New South Wales, Australia, on the ship Earl Grey.⁶
• Psgr List*: Lydia Hobbs and James Neve were found on a passenger list on 15 October 1851 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, William Neve, Victoria Neve, James Neve and Lydia Neve.⁶
• Death*: Lydia Hobbs died on 5 December 1862 at Binnalong, New South Wales, Australia, at age 63.

Victoria Hook

Parents:

• Baptism*: Victoria Hook was baptized on 8 December 1839 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, "baseborn."^1,2
• She was the daughter of James Neve and Lydia Hobbs.
• Name Variation: Victoria Hook was also known as Neve.
• Emigration*: Victoria Hook emigrated in 1851 to Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on the ship Earl Grey. Parents given as James & Lydia Neve, birthplace Withyham, Sussex. Both parents on board.³
• Psgr List*: Victoria Hook was found on a passenger list on 15 October 1851 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, William Neve, Victoria Neve, James Neve and Lydia Neve.³
• Death*: Victoria Hook died on 30 July 1922 at Silent Dale, Mendooran, New South Wales, Australia, at age 82.

Caroline Gumbleton

• Married Name: As of 19 August 1852, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Caroline Gumbleton married William Neve, son of James Neve and Rachel Gee, on 19 August 1852 at Camden, New South Wales, Australia.
• Death*: Caroline Gumbleton died on 18 August 1903 at St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.

Robert Frost

• Anecdote*: Note that there is a Robert Frost who died in 1849.¹

Ann Neve

Parents:

• Birth: Ann Neve was born in 1717 at Withyham, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Ann Neve was baptized on 31 March 1717 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England, no parents named.¹
• She was the daughter of Solomon Neve and Katherine Ford.
• Married Name: As of 5 February 1744/45, her married name was Baker.
• Marriage*: Ann Neve married William Baker on 5 February 1744/45 at Withyham, Sussex, England, William of Frant, Ann of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Ann Neve is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 August 1750 at Withyham, Sussex, England.³

William Baker

• Marriage*: William Baker married Ann Neve, daughter of Solomon Neve and Katherine Ford, on 5 February 1744/45 at Withyham, Sussex, England, William of Frant, Ann of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: William Baker is mentioned in the will of Solomon Neve dated 30 August 1750 at Withyham, Sussex, England.²

Mary Langridge

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Langridge was born circa 1735 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of William Langridge and Mary Clements.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Langridge is mentioned in the will of George Langridge dated 26 February 1759 at Fletching, Sussex, England.¹

Harriet Tester

• Married Name: As of 12 October 1835, her married name was Neve.
• Marriage*: Harriet Tester married George Neve, son of James Neve and Rachel Gee, on 12 October 1835 at Withyham, Sussex, England, witnesses: William Harborough and Elizabeth Tester (who were married on the same day also, their marriage witnessed by George Neve and Harriet Tester.)¹
• Death*: Harriet Tester died in 1889 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England.

James Neve

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Neve was baptized on 30 August 1840 at Narrellan, New South Wales, Australia.
• He was the son of James Neve and Harriet Comber.

Susanna (?)

• Marriage*: Susanna (?) married Edward Wenham circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Susanna (?) is mentioned in the will of Edward Wenham dated 26 July 1625 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Possible second marriage: 30 Jan 1635/36 Susan Wenham married John Wood of Southease at Beddingham.²

Ambrose Galloway

Parents:

• Birth*: Ambrose Galloway was born circa 1680 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Ambrose Galloway and Ruth Hobbs.
• (Witness) Will: Ambrose Galloway is mentioned in the will of Ambrose Galloway dated 28 September 1718 at Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

Elizabeth Galloway

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Galloway was born circa 1685 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Ambrose Galloway and Ruth Hobbs.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Galloway is mentioned in the will of Ambrose Galloway dated 28 September 1718 at Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

Susanna Shaw

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susanna Shaw was baptized on 29 July 1821 at St John the Baptist, Clayton, Sussex, England, "brickmaker."¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Shaw and Jane Packham.

Charles Valentine Shaw

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Valentine Shaw was baptized on 6 April 1823 at St John the Baptist, Clayton, Sussex, England, "labourer, St John's Common."¹
• He was the son of Charles Shaw and Jane Packham.

Harriet Shaw

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harriet Shaw was baptized on 31 October 1824 at St John the Baptist, Clayton, Sussex, England, "brickmaker, St John's Common."¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Shaw and Jane Packham.

Thomas Shaw

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Shaw was baptized on 31 July 1831 at St John the Baptist, Clayton, Sussex, England, "brickmaker, St John's Common."¹
• He was the son of Charles Shaw and Jane Packham.

Richard Shaw

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Shaw was baptized on 1 September 1833 at St John the Baptist, Clayton, Sussex, England, "labourer, Gattons."¹
• He was the son of Charles Shaw and Jane Packham.

William Shaw

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Shaw was baptized on 14 March 1830 at St Cosmos & St Damian, Keymer, Sussex, England, "St John's Common, Clayton."¹
• He was the son of Charles Shaw and Jane Packham.

George Eager

• Birth*: George Eager was born circa 1800 at Keymer, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: George Eager married Hannah Packham, daughter of Henry Packham and Ann Bartholomew, on 19 December 1828 at Clayton, Sussex, England, Hannah of this parish, George of Ditchling.²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 George Eager and Hannah Packham lived at Charlwood, Surrey, England, Hannah 46 years, born Cuckfield; George 51 years, born Keymer.¹

William Brooker

• Marriage*: William Brooker married Elizabeth Packham, daughter of Henry Packham and Ann Bartholomew, on 24 April 1813 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 William Brooker lived at Ansty, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, 64 years, born Cuckfield, living with sister-in-law Ann Ashdown, pauper aged 53 years, and his daughter Emily.²

Robert Ashdown

• Birth*: Robert Ashdown was born circa 1800 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Robert Ashdown married Ann Packham, daughter of Henry Packham and Ann Bartholomew, on 7 November 1829 at Clayton, Sussex, England, Ann of this parish; Robert of Cuckfield.¹