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John Wickens

Parents:

• Birth*: John Wickens was born circa 1653 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Wickens and Elizabeth (?)
• Death*: John Wickens died in March 1653 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Wickens was buried on 4 March 1653 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, "son of John."¹

George Copper

• Marriage*: George Copper married Elizabeth Wickens, daughter of John Wickens and Mary Rossom, on 29 September 1691 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth of St Thomas at Cliffe; George of Southmalling.¹

Jane Vezie

• Birth*: Jane Vezie was born circa 1675 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 24 May 1697, her married name was Wickens.
• Marriage License*: Jane Vezie and James Wickens obtained a marriage licence on 24 May 1697 at South Malling Peculiar, Lewes, Sussex, England, James a bachelor, carrier, of Cliffe; Jane spinster of the same parish.¹
• Anecdote*: Assignment of mortgage for £150
  Date: 25 Mar 1712
  Reference: ESRO: SAS/A378
  Title: Assignment of mortgage for £150
  Description: John Tyhurst of Mayfield, yeoman, son and heir of John Tyhurst of Framfield, yeoman, deceased, by direction of Edward Thunder of East Hoathly, yeoman, to Jane Wiggens of the Cliffe, Lewes, widow
  Land called Wosings in East Hoathly
  Mortgaged by ET to John Tyhurst the father (SAS/A325), 3 Oct 1701
  Witnesses: Thomas Hammond, Thomas Wood.
  
• Married Name: As of 27 June 1712, her married name was Foord.
• Marriage License*: Jane Vezie and Thomas Foord obtained a marriage licence on 27 June 1712 at South Malling Peculiar, Lewes, Sussex, England, Jane WIGGENS a widow; Thomas FOORD a bachelor.¹
• Marriage: Jane Vezie married Thomas Foord on 29 June 1712 at St John Southover, Lewes, Sussex, England, Jane a widow, of Cliffe; Thomas of the same parish.¹
• Anecdote: Assignment of mortgage in trust for purchaser for £152 16s
  Date: 21 Jul 1712
  Reference: ESRO:SAS/A392
  Title: Assignment of mortgage in trust for purchaser for £152 16s
  Description: Thomas Foord the younger of the Cliffe, Lewes, tailor and his wife Jane, late Jane Wiggens, by direction of Edward Thunder, to Thomas Pelham of Lewes, esq in trust for Henry Pelham
  Land called Wosings in East Hoathly
  Part of £620 purchase money of the above and other lands, mortgaged 3 Oct 1701 (SAS/A325)
  Witnesses: Samuel Isted, Thomas Hammond, William Garland.

Thomas Foord

• Occupation*: Thomas Foord was a tailor in 1712.
• Marriage License*: Thomas Foord and Jane Vezie obtained a marriage licence on 27 June 1712 at South Malling Peculiar, Lewes, Sussex, England, Jane WIGGENS a widow; Thomas FOORD a bachelor.¹
• Marriage: Thomas Foord married Jane Vezie on 29 June 1712 at St John Southover, Lewes, Sussex, England, Jane a widow, of Cliffe; Thomas of the same parish.¹
• Anecdote*: Assignment of mortgage in trust for purchaser for £152 16s
  Date: 21 Jul 1712
  Reference: ESRO:SAS/A392
  Title: Assignment of mortgage in trust for purchaser for £152 16s
  Description: Thomas Foord the younger of the Cliffe, Lewes, tailor and his wife Jane, late Jane Wiggens, by direction of Edward Thunder, to Thomas Pelham of Lewes, esq in trust for Henry Pelham
  Land called Wosings in East Hoathly
  Part of £620 purchase money of the above and other lands, mortgaged 3 Oct 1701 (SAS/A325)
  Witnesses: Samuel Isted, Thomas Hammond, William Garland.

Thomas Wickens

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Wickens was born circa 1702 at South Malling, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Thomas Wickens died in 1702 at South Malling, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Walter Wickens and Elizabeth Colvill.
• Burial*: Thomas Wickens was buried on 19 February 1702 at St Michael, South Malling, Sussex, England, "son of Walter & Elizabeth (Cliffe.)¹"

Ann Wickens

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Wickens was born circa 1708 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: Ann Wickens died in 1708 at South Malling, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Walter Wickens and Elizabeth Colvill.
• Burial*: Ann Wickens was buried on 17 February 1708 at St Michael, South Malling, Sussex, England, "dau. of Walter & Elizabeth."¹

John Wickens

Parents:

• Birth*: John Wickens was born circa 1710 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Walter Wickens and Elizabeth Colvill.
• Anecdote*: 24th June 1722 - John Wiggins, son of Walter Wiggins, of Lewis, East Sussex, apprenticed to John Weilson, wheelwright, of Rodmell, Sussex.¹

James Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Wickens was baptized on 27 September 1646 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England, WIKENS.¹
• He was the son of John Wickens and Elizabeth Burgis.

Drew Wickens

Parents:

• Baptism*: Drew Wickens was baptized on 29 October 1643 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England, Drue.¹
• He was the son of John Wickens and Elizabeth Burgis.

John Wickens

• Birth*: John Wickens was born circa 1620 at Sussex, England; Originally from Maresfield? (see below.)
• Marriage: John Wickens married Elizabeth Burgis on 30 January 1642/43 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England, WICKENS.¹
• Anecdote*: John and Elizabeth's first child in 1643 was named Drue/Drew and it is interesting to note that there are two marriages of a Drew WIGGANS at Maresfield in 1643 and 1658, suggesting that the family has a connection to there. There is also an earlier one in1593 at Rotherfield.¹
• Anecdote: Note that there is a burial on 14 Mar 1659: "--- WICKINS, a lame boy". This might be one of the children of this family.²
• Anecdote: Note that there is an illegitimate child Mary baptised 12 Jul 1660, daughter of Thomas NICHOLS and Elizabeth WICKENS, "supposed bastard child, age 6 years, of widow Elizabeth."³
• Anecdote*: A burial for John Wickens has not been found but it appears that he died before Elizabeth (1658).

Elizabeth (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1650, her married name was Wickens.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married John Wickens circa 1650 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died in 1653 at Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth (?) was buried on 11 March 1653 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England, "Elizabeth WIGENS, wife of John."¹

John Wickens

Parents:

• Birth*: John Wickens was born in 1658 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Wickens and Elizabeth Burgis.
• Anecdote*: John was buried the same day as his mother Elizabeth, whose burial is annoted with "the mother", so presumed an infant death.
• Death*: John Wickens died in June 1658 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Wickens was buried on 11 June 1658 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.¹

Thomas Wickens

• Birth*: Thomas Wickens was born circa 1645 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Wickens married Mary Bryant on 5 April 1670 at Westmeston, Sussex, England, Thomas of Lindfield.¹

Mary Bryant

• Married Name: As of 5 April 1670, her married name was Wickens.
• Marriage*: Mary Bryant married Thomas Wickens on 5 April 1670 at Westmeston, Sussex, England, Thomas of Lindfield.¹

Elizabeth Morris

• Married Name: As of circa 1685, her married name was Wickens.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Morris married William Wickens, son of John Wickens and Mary Rossom, circa 1685 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Morris is mentioned in the will of William Wickens dated 2 May 1711 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹

William Rossom

• Marriage*: William Rossom married Margaret (?) circa 1630 at Sussex, England.

Margaret (?)

• Marriage*: Margaret (?) married William Rossom circa 1630 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1630, her married name was Rossom.

Thomas Rossom

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Rossom was baptized on 1 June 1634 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Rossom and Margaret (?)

Robert Rossom

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Rossom was baptized on 30 September 1635 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Rossom and Margaret (?)

Edward Rossom

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Rossom was baptized on 10 January 1640/41 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Rossom and Margaret (?)

Richard Rossom

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Rossom was baptized on 3 March 1643/44 at St Thomas at Cliffe, Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of William Rossom and Margaret (?)

John Colvill

• Birth*: John Colvill was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Colvill married Mary Walker, daughter of John Walker and Ann Mattock, on 16 January 1665/66 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England, John of West Firle; Mary WALKIR of Simpson [Selmeston].¹
• Anecdote*: John Colvill's will suggests that Mary's surname is Walcote, not Walker. The original of the marriage record has been sighted and her surname is spelt "Walkir". There is an ealier marriage in 1620/21 at West Firle of John COLVILL and Elizabeth WALCUTT.
• Will*: John Colvill left a will made on 8 September 1673 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Wife Mary, daughters Mary and Elizabeth, son John (all under 21 years)
  Brother William Colvill, sister Joane Colvill
  Father-in-law John Walcote, executor
  Friends John Pierce, Richard Alchorne of Charlstone overseers.
• Death*: John Colvill died in October 1673 at West Firle, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 4 October 1673 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Mary Walker

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Walker was born in 1641 at Ringmer, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Mary Walker was baptized on 8 August 1641 at St Mary the Virgin, Ringmer, Sussex, England, WALKER.¹
• She was the daughter of John Walker and Ann Mattock.
• Marriage*: Mary Walker married John Colvill on 16 January 1665/66 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England, John of West Firle; Mary WALKIR of Simpson [Selmeston].²
• Married Name: As of 16 January 1665/66, her married name was Colvill.²
• Anecdote*: John Colvill's will suggests that Mary's surname is Walcote, not Walker. The original of the marriage record has been sighted and her surname is spelt "Walkir". There is an ealier marriage in 1620/21 at West Firle of John COLVILL and Elizabeth WALCUTT.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Walker is mentioned in the will of John Colvill dated 8 September 1673 at West Firle, Sussex, England.³

John Colvill

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Colvill was baptized on 27 December 1671 at St Peter, West Firle, Sussex, England, COLLVILL.¹
• He was the son of John Colvill and Mary Walker.
• (Witness) Will: John Colvill is mentioned in the will of John Colvill dated 8 September 1673 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²

Mary Colvill

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Colvill was born circa 1667 at West Firle, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Colvill and Mary Walker.
• Anecdote*: Baptism not found, but Mary is mentioned in her father's will of 1673.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Colvill is mentioned in the will of John Colvill dated 8 September 1673 at West Firle, Sussex, England.²
• Anecdote: Possible marriage to John Green on 31 Jul 1688 at Peasmarsh (Mary of Lewes, John of Patcham.)³

John Walker

• Name Variation: John Walker was also known as John Walcott.
• Marriage*: John Walker married Ann Mattock on 8 May 1637 at West Firle, Sussex, England, John WALKOTT and Ann MATTOCKE.¹

Ann Mattock

• Marriage*: Ann Mattock married John Walker on 8 May 1637 at West Firle, Sussex, England, John WALKOTT and Ann MATTOCKE.¹
• Married Name: As of 8 May 1637, her married name was Walcott.¹

Elizabeth Walcott

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Walcott was baptized on 22 July 1638 at St Peter, West Firle, Sussex, England, WAUKET.¹
• She was the daughter of John Walker and Ann Mattock.

Henry Peckham

Parents:

• Birth: Henry Peckham was born in 1780 at Chailey, Sussex, England.¹
• Baptism*: Henry Peckham was baptized on 24 September 1780 at St Peter & St John, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England.²
• He was the son of Thomas Packham and Mary Daniel.
• Name Variation: Henry Peckham was also known as Packham.
• Marriage*: Henry Peckham married Kezia Goldsmith, daughter of William Goldsmith and Elizabeth Midmore, on 20 October 1799 at Hellingly, Sussex, England, both of this parish. Witnesses: Robert & Sarah Goldsmith, Henry Blunden.³
• Death*: Henry Peckham died on 20 February 1855 at Worlds End Cottage, Hellingly, Sussex, England, at age 74. "76 years."⁴