Sussex Family Historian

The Sussex Family Historian is the quarterly journal of the Sussex Family History Group and is published in March, June, September and December. The journal started in 1973 and continues today.

Article Extracts
The following are article extracts from the Sussex Family Historian journal. The full articles are found in the journal which are at the Family History Library. In the footnote is a link to the Family Search catalog.

Volume 1 (1976)
The Sussex black sheep - the Stedman by Neil Caplan and Michael J. Burchall. a description of Joseph Stedman's education and difficulty securing a position in a dissenting church. Thomas Frost served two congregations in the area. A major breach was caused by these two men which lasted for years. Included is an inventory of all the goods and chattells, rents and credits of ... Joseph Stedman. Article covers the years 1600 - 1732 in the parish of Lindfield, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 1 #8 March 1976, pgs 226-234

Descent of land - an example: a short history of Barns Croft in Chalvington, 1512 - 1874. The names of those mentioned as renters or owners are: John Lacy, Richard Lacy, Thomas Lacy, Thomas Whitefield, Nicholas Willard, John Wood, John Cresy, Edward Roberts, Martha Roberts, Mary Roberts, Thomas Parton, Mathew Green, Ann Barrow, John French, William Fennell or Vennell, Stephen Fox, William Alcorn, Thomas Medburst, Samuel French, Robert Paris, Michael Martin, Thomas Martin, John Marten, Jacob Cooke, Thomas ShoeSmith, Burwood Godlee, Sir James Duke. Article covers the years 1512 - 1874 in the parish of Chalvington, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 1 #8 March 1976, pgs 235-239 

Hayward - Billings - Lait: Sussex families? by Steve Warden. Births, marriages, and deaths of this family were recorded on the fly-leaf of a copy of Methodist Magazine for 1815. Article covers the years 1819 - 1963 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 1 #8 March 1976, pg 240 

Dissenters' indictments, 1624-27, 1681 by Michael J. Burchell. A list of people who had not attended church for three successive Sundays. Article covers the years 1624 - 1681 in the parishes of Chichester, Lewes, and Arundel, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 1 #8 March 1976, pgs 244-249

Continuing Slaughter. Continued from first issue. Places, marriages, deaths, and burials are given for those mentioned earlier. Article covers the years 1759 - 1840 in the parish of Ditchling, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 1 #8 March 1976, pg 250 

Volume 3 (1977 - 1979)
Dipping into the beer by Roger Diplock. Joseph Diplock married Elizabeth Saunders in 1787 and had a son named William. He ran an Alehouse named "Ship" which was the scene of a riot in 1793 for which the military had to be called out. Article covers the years 1748 - 1799 in the parish of Hastings, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #1 June 1977, pgs 7-8 

Verrally relieved 1. A discussion of William Verrall and his family on relief from the church for 20 years. Includes a list of expenses charged to the parish. Article covers the years 1717 - 1844 in the parish of Hailsham, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #1 June 1977, pgs 13-15 

John Rowes ancestry - the Drewes of East Grinstead. The author has proven that the coat of arms of John Rowe is fraudulant. He has traced the family and provided a family tree. Surnames included are: Homewood, Duffield, Drew, Payne, Harman, Faulkner, Wheeler, Burstow, Sherman, Bitton, Chatfield, Bennett and Tablehurst. Article covers the years 1400 - 1662 in the parish of East Grinstead, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #2 September 1977, pgs 38-45 

Noblemen and gentry in Sussex in 1595 by John Farrant. A list of noblemen and gentry taken from the 'Description of Sussex' giving name and residence. Article covers the years 1594 - 1599 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #3 December 1977, pgs 69-72 

Falmer Residents 1660 - 1700 by Robert Mesley. Four lists of Falmer residents taken from hearth tax returns. Article covers the years 1600 - 1700 in the parish of Falmer, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #3 December 1977, pgs 77-80 

Lopdell or Lobdell 1489 - 1705 by Jared Lobdell. A discussion of the Lopdell family as mentioned in printed records. Article covers the years 1309 - 1705 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #3 December 1977, pgs 81-84 

An earlier Lewes will. A transcribed will of John Twyte. Article covers the years 1398 - 1498 in the parish of Tysherst, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #4 March 1978, pg 104 

East Grinstead settlement acknowledgements by Michael J. Burchall. List of Settlement individuals giving name, occupation, date and where they were from. Article covers the years 1703 - 1793 in the parish of East Grinstead, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #4 March 1978, pgs 105-109 

Poor Old Rose by Elizabeth Doff. A discription of the life of Rose Fuller 1708 - 1777, from Sussex to Jamaica and back. Article covers the years 1708 - 1777 in the parish of Brightling, Sussex England and Jamaica. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #5 June 1978, pgs 130-136 

A martyr descent by Michael J. Burchall. A family tree from John Morris 1490 - whose wife and son were burned at the stake for protestant belief. Article covers the years 1465 - 1973 in the parish of Heathfield, Buxtead, and Maresfield, Sussex England and Victoria Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #5 June 1978, pgs 137-140 

Recusants 1641 by Cynthia Herrup. Church wardens and constables reported those who refused to participate in Church of England public rites. This article lists the recusants by parish. Article covers the year 1641 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #5 June 1978, pgs 142-144 

Kingford MIs. Monumental inscriptions give name, date, relationship or residence. Article covers the years 1738 - 1892 in the parish of Kirdford, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #5 June 1978, pgs 146-147 

Sussex Emigrants by Michael J. Burchall. passage was paid for emigrants to go to Australia and Canada. Listed by date, ship, name, age and place of embakation. Article covers the years 1838 - 1857 in the parish of Salehurst, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #6 September 1978, pgs 162-170 

Ellis memories by M. Gowler. Family memories of Josiah Ellis, 1819 - 1896, He claims James Cooke married Mildred Mathew and had seven children. He is the descendent of the third son. Article covers the years 1819 - 1896 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #6 September 1978, pgs 171-172 

Mayfield apprentices 1612 - 1812. An alphabetical list of apprentices and indentures giving name, parent, residence, date, master, trade, length of service, consideration (price) and church officers. Article covers the years 1612 - 1812 in the parish of Mayfield, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #6 September 1978, pgs 175-178

Lewes licenses. Correction of errors in transcription of marriage licenses giving date, names, marital state, parish in which the marriage was to be performed. Article covers the year 1685 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #6 September 1978, pgs 179-180 

Grantham family. A family tree beginning with George Granthan 1655 - Surnames mentioned are: Palmer, Douglas, Hards, West, Plummer, Walsh, Pollington, English, Tutt, Blaker, Lowdell, Verrall, Wilson, Family crest is described. Article covers the years 1655 - 1886 in the parish Lewes, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #6 September 1978, pgs 183-185 

Plumpton MIs. Monumental inscriptions recorded in 1976. Article covers the years 1799 - 1958 in the parish of Plumpton, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #6 September 1978, pgs 186-189 

Stays in Hampshire by W.G. Wakelin. Marriages and monumental inscriptions in Hampshire of Sussex residents. Article covers the years 1710 - 1863 in the county of Sussex England and Hampshire. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #6 September 1978, pgs 190-191 

Stray Wills by Mary Wiggin. Wills of Mary Stanbynorth of Hastings died 1690, and Ann Barber of Hastings proved 1740. Article covers the years 1690 - 1740 in the parish of Hastings, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #6 September 1978, pg 191 

Memories of Aunt Bess by George Pelling. Aunt Bess' memories led the author to successfully build two family trees, one of Eliza Hawkins 1820 - 1897 and John Boxall 1819 - 1899, and Samuel Passifull 1822 - and Mary Ann Cuddington 1829 - Surnames given are Phillips, Boxold, Cranston, Town, Virgo, Ellis, Davies, Walls, Floats, Langrish, Freeman, Peters, Bligh, Lisher, and Pelling. Article covers the years 1716 - 1933 in the parish of Aldingbourne, Frittleworth, Lurgashall, Petworth, Bottolphs, Frittleworth, and Portslade, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #7 December 1978, pgs 198-203 

Mayfield apprentices - concluded. List of apprentices giving name, parent, age, date, master, trade, length of apprenticeship and overseeing officers. Article covers the years 1614 - 1807 in the parish of Mayfield, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #7 December 1978, pgs 206-210 

Lewes Probates 1645 - 1646. A list of probates that were missed by W. Hamilton Hall in his Calendar of Wills and Administrations...Archdeaconry Court of Lewes. Article covers the years 1645 - 1646 in the parish of Lewes, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 3 #7 December 1978, pgs 220-224

Volume 4 (1979 - 1980)
The Leaver family's 170 years in a Sussex village by R.A. Lever. A brief history of the Leaver Family as compiled from various sources listed in a bibliography. Edward Leaver married Anne Scardefield on 5 Oct 1729. They had five children. Article covers the years 1729 - 1939 in the parish of South Harting, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #1 September 1979, pg 11

Heene House Academy, Worthing by Merle Tidey. A brief description of the author's research into the life of John Tidey 1773 - 1849, founder of Heene House Academy. Article covers the years 1773 - 1849 in the parish of Worthing, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #2 December 1979, pgs 45-46

Robert Reeves of the Streame by Judy Hewins. A brief biography of Robert Reeves, who married Grace Noakes, they had ten children. Article covers the years 1796 - 1885 in the parish of Chiddingly, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #2 December 1979, pgs 49-52

A letter from New York edited bt Peter Daw. Samuel Daw 1787 - 1876 and his wife Martha Fuller 1790 - 1865 and their son Samuel 1817 - 1906 emigrated to America in 1832. The letter written in 1832 was to Martha's mother Martha Lade Fuller. The Daws returned to London. Article covers the years 1787 - 1906 in the parish of London, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #2 December 1979, pgs 53-55

A chapter of incidents by Mrs. J.M. Huntbach. Describes the burial of Benjanin Bland (Blann.) and the death of Charles Goddard from a large tree falling on him. Article covers the years 1851 - 1866 in the parish of Upper Beeding, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #2 December 1979, pgs 56-57

The Huffeys of Hastings by Gilliam Huffey. A history of Huffeys' newstand and sweet shop owned by William Huffey. He and his wife Annie Matilda Summer had two sons William Summer and Arthur Causan. Illustrated with a photo of the shop. Article covers the years 1867 - 1975 in the parish of Hastings, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #3 March 1980, pgs 86-88

East Sussex memorial inscriptions transcribed by C.W. Field. Salehurst memorial inscriptions up to 1837 when civil registration began. Article covers the years 1661 - 1837 in the parish of Salehurst, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #3 March 1980, pgs 99-106

John Reeves - master mariner of the port of Shoreham by A.S. Parkes. John Reeves was born in 1822 to John Reeves and Christiana Saunders in Southwick. He married Eliza Clements in 1847 at Findon. This article traces his seaman career until his death in 1866. Article covers the years 1819 - 1931 in the parish of Shoreham, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #4 June 1980, pgs 121-124

Country to town by A.A. Wenban. Many of the family of Henry Wenben spent their working life with the postal service in Sussex and Kent and Sydney Australia. Article covers the years 1809 - 1867 in the parish of Eastborne, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #4 June 1980, pgs 135-136, 144

Lord Nelson's relatives in Sussex by Phyl and Stanley Excell. Lord Nelson's brother-in-law lived in Slaugham. Lord Nelson's daughter Horatia came to visit with Lady Hamilton. Eventually Horatia's son William George Ward married her cousin's daughter Catherine Victoriana Nelson Blanckley. Illustrated with a family tree. To be continued. Article covers the years 1723 - 1878 in the parish of Slaugham, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #5 September 1980, pgs 165-169

The Tilburygig: The story of the Tilbury - Tarner family of Brighton by Stephen Warden. Edward Tilbury's will was proved in 1852. In it he mentions four daughters: Ann, Letecia, Clara, and Eliza Isabella. Edwin Adelphus Tarner was born in 1908 to William and Elizabeth Tarner. He married Letecia Tilbury. Article covers the years 1773 - 1941 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex and Marylebone, London. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #6 December 1980, pgs 186-189

Lord Nelson's relatives in Sussex (cont.) by Phyl and Stanley Excell. Lord Nelson's sister is Catherine who married George Matcham in 1787. They had nine children. Much family history is from a tombstone in Slaugham. Article covers the years 1767 - 1886 in the parish of Slaugham, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 4 #6 December 1980, pgs 192-194

Volume 5 (1982 - 1983)
The Bakers - brickmakers of Piddinghoe by B.E. Osborne. Three generations of Edward Bakers are given. Surnames are: Banks, Corner, and Osborne. Article covers the years 1616 - 1915 in the parish of Piddinghoe, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #2 June 1982, pgs 57-60

The expansion of the Sussex gentry 1525 - 1600 by Jeremy Goring. A discussion of how the gentry was expanded. Illustrated with tables of 'old Gentry' giving surnames and residence, the 'Rising Gentry' giving surname, residence, and principle source of wealth and finally a table of 'incomers' giving surname, residence and principle source of wealth. Article covers the years 1525 - 1600 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #3 September 1982, pgs 76-86

One hundred years of a Sussex public house and brewry by Midge Clarke. a brief narrative of the family of George Knight and Mary Lintott and their seven children. Illustrated with a family tree which gives names and few dates. Article covers the years 1692 - 1972 in the parish of Petsworth, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #3 September 1982, pgs 87-90

The mysterious emigration of John Souter Osborne by Bruce Osborne. William Osbourne married Grace Souter and they had three children, William, John, and Mary Ann. Surnames are Hills, Baker, and Verrall. Article covers the years 1812 - 1855 in the parish of Eastbourne, Sussex and Telscombe, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #4 December 1982, pgs 121-122

Sussex shepherds by B. Harwood. A list of shepherds giving dates and birthplaces taken from a book entitled Shepherds of Sussex by Barclay Wills published in 1932. Mr. Wills interviewed each of the shepherds. The book is in the Crowborough Library. Article covers the years 1782 - 1940 in various locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #5 March 1983, pgs 142-143

Allegations for marriage licences 1669 - 1679, Sussex parties extracted by Margaret Hudson. List of marriage allegations giving name, age, marital status groom's occupation, name of consenting person if under age, residence and possible places of marriages. Includes an index. Article covers the years 1669 - 1679 in various locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #5 March 1983, pgs 145-149

One Hunnisett family 1514 - 1982 by Henry S. Hunnisett. A narrative of Mr. Hunnisett's search from Canada for his Hunnisett family of England. Alternate spellings are Honeycett, Hanysete, Henesit, Unnisett, Hanoset. Illas. with family tree and photograph of Frank Hunnisett and family about 1896. Surnames on fro Tole, Hunt, Blackman, Hollands, Nye, Edwards, Miller, Woods, Foord, Hook and Williamson. Article covers the years 1514 - 1982 in various locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #5 March 1983, pgs 150-159

Sussex veterans of the 5th foot by J. Robert Williams. An extracted list of men from Sussex giving name, Admission(date he became an out pensioner) age, rank, total length of service, amount of pension, reason for leaving service, where born, trade and physical description. Article covers the years 1674 - 1848 in various locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #5 March 1983, pgs 163-165

The Inch clan in England and Wales: A history and Analysis from circa 1375 - 1984 by A.R. Inch. The author has extracted Inch names and analyzed distribution over England in Wales with Cornwall and Devon being most prolific. He has used church records and telephone directories. Article covers the years 1375 - 1984 in the county of Cornwall Devon. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #6 June 1983, pgs 181-184

A Luck family bible. Eleven children were born to Valentine and Elizabeth Luck at Belmont House and recorded in the family bible. The children are: Alfred, 1885; Sophia Mary, 1887; Valentine, 1888; Bertha Elizabeth, 1889; Kathleen Georgina, 1891; George, 1892; Cornelius, 1893; John Roberts, 1895; Florence Margaret, 1896; Martha Alice, 1898; Aileen Elsie; 1899. Article covers the years 1875 - 1899 in the parish of Newhaven, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #7 September 1983, pg 222

The Wrights of Brighton by S. G. Nash. Thomas Wright, 1777 - 1859, was a professor of music. He had seven children: Ann, 1800; Miss Wright; 1802; Thomas Henry, 1806, Frederick, 1807; Emily, 1808; Charles, 1809 and Edwin, 1810... Article covers the years 1777 - 1859 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 5 #7 September 1983, pg 229

Volume 6 (1984 - 1985)
The 'Annus Mirabilis' in Sussex (Marriage allegations Sep 1822 - Mar 1823) part 1 by Frank Leeson. The author has listed 7 entries of genealogical importance. There were no licenses issued during this period. Surnames are: Adams, Mates, Wilson, Comper, Band, Osborne, Spence, Barnard, Hughes, Mitten, Brocksopp, Grinstead, Stevenson, Challen, Battock, Churchman, Agate, Cooper, and Holt. Article covers the years 1822 - 1823 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #1 March 1984, pgs 28-29

Black sheep - royal sussex deserters 1882 by E. T. Howell. The Police Gazette was published 1828 - 1902 and listed daily in London, fugitives, deserters, absentees and men discharged from the military with ignomity, Extracted are entries of men from chichester with birth place, age, occupation and physical description in 2 January 1882 issue. Surnames are: Watson, Smith, Shean, Gillard, Roberts and White. Article covers the years 1828 - 1902 in the parish of Chichester, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #1 March 1984, pgs 31-32

Knyvett bible. A family bible lists family marriage, births and deaths 1859 - 1917. Article covers the years 1859 - 1917 in the parishes of Beddington, Surrey, England and Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #1 March 1984, pgs 32-33

Burgess family - Wheelwrights. Edmund Burgess 1709 - 1757 married Jane Long in 1759. Their descendents include many wheelwrights. Surnames in this family are: Smart, Greenfield, Banks, and Manktelow. Article covers the years 1709 - 1958 in the parishes of Glynde, East Hoathly, Laughton, Ringmer, Blackboys, and Framfield in Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #2 June 1984, pgs 53-54 

The 'Annus Mirabilis' in Sussex pt II cont. by Frank Leeson. the author has listed ten more marriage allegations Sept 1822 - Mar 1823. Surnames are: Corney, Newland, Elephick, Charman, Farndell, Brockhurst, Field, Marshall, Fogden, Farringdon, Freeman, Holland, Burdfield, Gore, Dungey, Grainger, Bridell, Harwood, Overington, Herington, Battock and Hews. Article covers the years 1822 - 1823 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #2 June 1984, pgs 64-65 

240 years of a Sussex family - Vincett by R. Vincett. Six generations of Vincett family are discussed. Surnames included are: Dives, Barnard, Avery, Adams, Perigoe, Underdown, Dengate, Cruttenden, Cooper, Frewen, Ranger, Shoosmith, Leny, Bannister, and Standen. Article covers the years 1720 - 1922 in various locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #3 September 1984, pgs 92-95 

The 'Annus Mirabilis' in Sussex 1822 - 1823 pt III. The author has given ten more marriage allegations Sept 1822 - March 1823. Surnames are: Holden, Fuller, Homfray, Thompson, Lee, Jenkins, Andrew, Jupp, Herrington, Smithers, Smith, Knight Chitty, Magick, Ball, Hawman, Magwick, Martin, Morgan, Morey, Tipper, Neal, Farr, Payne, and Burgess. Article covers the years 1822 - 1823 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #3 September 1984, pgs 106-107 

The Sussex Pendrills by A. E. Marshall. A lengthy discussion of the Pendrill family in Sussex, Surnames: Southall, tonkes, Sotherne, Green, Goffe. Thunder, Banks, Ansell, Jenner, Cappard, Shelley, Rason, Haine, Marshall, and Knight. Article covers the years 1651 - 1983 in various locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #4 December 1984, pgs 127-134, 135

A note on the families of Acton of Ripe and Lulham of Hamsey by Wyn K. Ford. A brief description of relationships between the families of Acton, Lulham, Miller, Smith, Markewicke and Dorrage. Article covers the years 1614 - 1641 in the parish of Ripe Hamsey, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #4 December 1984, pgs 137-139

The Pim family in Canada and their ancestors from Sussex by Fi Bewley Pim. No names or places given in Canada. Varient spellings are Pim, Pym, Pyme, arid Pimm. This family produced several papermakers, an early one being James Pim. Other surnames mentioned are Pierce, Sanders, Constable, Page, Smith, Godsmark, Colgate, and Pinell. Article covers the years 1538 - 1821 in the parish of Lindfield, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #4 December 1984, pgs 140-143

The Aylwins of Treyford with Didling by R. A. Lever. Varient spellings of Aylwin include Aylewin, Allwyn, and Aylwine. Surnames given are: Enticknap, Whitcher, Flint, Tidey and Lever. Article covers the years 1636 - 1815 in the parishes of Duncton and Stedham, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #5 March 1985, pgs 176-177

The Annus mirabilis in Sussex Sept 1822 - March 1823 part IV. Fifteen more entries have been listed, Surnames included are: Pigott, Long, Puckridge, Holmes, Pinck, Tapling, Rogers, Pink, Puttick, Bowyer, Rayner Goddord, Saunders, Parker, Savage, Blackman, Sheppard, Lamport, Shoulder, Miles, Stoveld, White, Downer, Ward, Edmunds, Mchaughlin, and Holt. Article covers the years 1822 - 1823 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #5 March 1985, pgs 186-188

The Turner family of Steyning: Seventeenth century clothiers by Jane T Pennington. Discussion of occupation of clothier, inventories, and description of house. John Turner alias Edwards and his wife Alice had three sons, James, John and Phillip. Included is part of the inventory of Phillip Turners goods. Article covers the years 1587 - 1637 in the parish of Steyning, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #6 June 1985, pgs 203-211

St Wilfred's school, Haywards Heath, Sussex by Sandra Williams. List of students showing, name, age, date of admission, no. of attend. and class. Article covers the years 1860 - 1871 in the parish of Hayward's Heath, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #6 June 1985, pgs 228-229

Death and funeral of the father of an extra ordinary family by Alan Storey. Robert Harding died 17 April 1869. He and his wife Kitty had ten children; Michael, Sarah, Emily, Eliza, Hanna, Kitty, Henry, Jane, Harriet, James, Robert, John, Allen, Ann, and David. Article covers the years 1869 - 1968 in the parish of Shipley, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #8 December 1985, pgs 245-246

Genealogy from an heirloom by Peter Evershed. The gift of a silver-tipped twisted-whalebone handle punch ladle started the author on a search for his ancestors who were the original owners. Illustrated with a family tree showing seven generations beginning with John Evershed 1750 - 1840. Surnames include Hayward and Rickett. Article covers the years 1750 - 1958 in the parishes of Wisborough Green and Brighton, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 6 #8 December 1985, pgs 293-295

Volume 7 (1986 - 1987)
Rev. James Hurdis D. D. (1763 - 1801) by Ronald Tibble. A brief biography of James Hurdis, priest, poet and professor. He married Harriet Minut. They had two sons, James Henry and John Louis and a daughter Rodmeill. Article covers the years 1710 - 1802 in the county of Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #1 June 1986, pgs 8-13

The history of a branch of the Newlington family of Sussex by Mrs. Kim Bayne. A family tree beginning with Adam Newington and Alice Colepepper. Surnames included are: Cheyney, Farby, Scardeville, Dawtrey, Wildegos, Wildgoose, Stephens, Hepton, Hayman, Putland, Beale, Vennell, Reynolds, Dabson, Parker, Avery, Piper, Hughes, Bean, Bishop, Elphick, Williamson, Sutton, Peters, Martin, and Wheeler. Article covers the years 1481 - 1859 in various locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #1 June 1986, pgs 20-25

Domesday in Horsham by Stanley Excell. A tentalive pedigree is drawn using only parish registers and discusses the need to use other sources to prove relationships. The pedigree is for the descendants of the Domesday Family. Article covers the years 1541 - 1634 in the parish of Horsham, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #2 September 1986, pgs 43-45

The Pursgloves of the Congregational Chapel at Herstmonceaux by A. L. Gooch. The Pursglove family in Sussex is traced back to John Pursglove 1798 - 1876 and Mary Harmer. A brief history of the family is given. Surnames mentioned are: Dicker, Ticehurst, and Hook. Article covers the years 1650 - 1922 in the parish of Herstmonceaux, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #2 September 1986, pgs 46-48

English Emigrants to New England submitted by Mrs. B. A. Garrett. Extracts of Sussex residents from a book Topographical Dictionary of 2855 Emigrants to New England 1620 - 1650 gives name, parish and ship. Surnames are: Bannister, Benjamin, Chatfield, Dennett, Drury, Everden, Fenner, Freeman, Geere, Glover, Harraden, Hyland, Jeffery, Kidder, Leader, May, Newman, Philater, Scholes, Skinner, Stockbridge, Tillinghast, Tillinghurst and Tupper. Article covers the years 1620 - 1650 in various locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #2 September 1986, pgs 54-55

The Unitarian Church, Horsham by E. P. Evershed. The building of the church involved many people. Names are given of those involved in the leasing and their occupations and residency. Article covers the years 1721 - 1790 in the parish of Horsham, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #2 September 1986, pg 61

War graves of the British empire contributed by C. Rogers. Names of Sussex men who died at war have ben extracted from Colone Southern Cemetery in Germany; Estaires Communal Cemetery and extension, France; St Sever Cemetery Extension, Rowen, France Given are name, rank and unit, relationship, residence, address in cemetery. Surnames are: Abbey, Adams, Boorman, Church, Dudman, Dutfield, Eames, Fox, Harding, Howe, Humphrex, Fairs, Fuller, Pollard, Brown, Curtis, Nicholls, Streeter, Salvage, Sanders, Stenning, Stote, Sylvester, Taragett, Turner, Waite, Welch, Westgate, and Wood. Article covers the years 1916 - 1918 in various parishes in Sussex, England, Cologne, Pruessen and Rhineland, Germany, and Rouen, Sein Maritime, and Estairs, Nord, France. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #2 September 1986, pgs 64-65

No problem? by Stanley Excell. Enticknapp is pronounced Emlett in 1867 in Lurgashall, Sussex. Census enumerator had no problem with it but family historians may. Article covers the years 1861 - 1867 in the parish of Lurgeshall, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #2 September 1986, pg 74

The Adsetts of Lurgashall by Roy Adsett. A family tree is given showing the descentants of Henry Adsett 1805 - 1878 and Catherine Childs, their daughter, Ellen married James Anscomb who provides the posterity. Article covers the years 1805 - 1966 in the parish of Lurgashall, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #3 December 1986, pgs 87-89

My Sussex ancestors mainly Sickelmores by Miss Jean T de Marney. A brief narrative of the author's research into the Sickelmore family. Illustrated with a family tree beginning with Tristam Sickelmore died 1598 and Susanne Sommen (nee Hart) and identifies seven generations. Article covers the years 1598 - 1873 in varied locations in Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #3 December 1986, pgs 90-93

My father by John Dudeney. A brief narrative about Henry Dudeney, 1753 who married Sarah Geering. They had eleven children. Article covers the years 1753 - 1808 in the parish of Plumpton, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #3 December 1986, pgs 97-98

G C Smith and the George Long prize for jurisprudence by Maurice J. Burn. G C Smith [1865 - 1897] son of Richard and Esther Smith, he was educated at Brighton School and University of London. He was successful in school, but instead of following the law he played the Stock Exchange unsuccessfully, and took his own life in 1897. Illustrated by a photograph of G C Smith. Article covers the years 1878 - [1897] in the parishes of Brighton and London, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #4 March 1987, pgs 132-133

The Pilbeams of Chichester early 17th century by Norma Pilbeam. A narrative of the research into the Pilbeam family. Illustrated with a family tree beginning with Agnes and Roger Pilbeam buried about 1570, Surnames included are: Grover, Aylmer, Mitchell, Wright and LeNeve. Article covers the years 1568 - 1670 in the parish of Chichester, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #4 March 1987, pgs 136-144

London Road School Burgess Hill. A copy of examination schedule for 1874 listing Student's name, age last birthday, number of attendences during the year, date of admission. Surnames are: Waller, Beale, Curd, Selsby, Chilcot, Lelliot, Gregory, Stenning, Smith, Payne, Simmonds, Brale, Wolgar, Morley, Hards, Verrall, Heasmon, Standing, Hutchinson, Weffare, and Chilcot. Article covers the year 1874 in the parish of Burgess Hill, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #4 March 1987, pg 146

The pilgrimage by R J Hoad. William Hoad was born 20 Aug 1887 and died 21 March 1918. A narrative of family members visiting his grave in France. Article covers the years 1887 - 1986 in the parishes of Lewes, Sussex, England and Montescourt - Lizerolles, Aisne, France. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #4 March 1987, pgs 147-148

Edmund Busby agricultural laborer and martyr by Mrs. E B Newbold. Edmund Busby was the sixth of eleven children born to William Busby and Mary Jones. He was executed for setting a fire, though he was innocent. Article covers the years 1804 - 1831 in the parish of East Preston, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #4 March 1987, pgs 150-151

One law for the rich? by Rodney Elliot Marten. Thomas Marten never married but acknowledged two illegimite children, Thomas and Mary. Illustrated with a family tree. Surnames mentioned are: Clarke, Jewhurst and Pay. Article covers the years 1726 - 1841 in the parish of Winchelsea, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #4 March 1987, pgs 152-153

Some furthur notes on the Aylwins of Treyford with Didling by R A Lever. Marriages and deaths are appended to an earlier article. Surnames included are: Read, Polling, Entickapp, Whitcher, and Goble. Article covers the years 1560 - 1875 in the parishes of Treyford and Didling, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #5 June 1987, pgs 167-168

What got me hooked? by Olive Isabel Thompson née Parsons. James Parsons (1779 - 1845) and Mary Vincett (1782 - 1863) had ten children. This is a narrative of some of their family. Surnames include: Vane, Russell, Fisher and Bishop. Article covers the years 1696 - 1845 in the parishes of Northiam and Beckley, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #5 June 1987, pgs 169-170

The Episcopacy of Richard Curteys, Bishop of Chichester 1570 - 1582 by Ronald Tibble. The rise and fall of Richard Curteys. Article covers the years 1532 - 1582 in the parish of Chichester, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #5 June 1987, pgs 171-175

The Jimmy Dean Diaries by Maurice J. Burn. A narrative history of James Dean (1788 - 1865) and Louisa Saxby (1800 - 1867) and their children. Illustrated with a family tree of five generations. Surnames include: Gilbert Poat, Mills, Robinson, Seal, Mackenzie. Also is included a photograph of James Dean Family Identified are: Granny Dean, Mrs. Dean holding Louisa and Jimmy Dean holding Venice, Arthur, George, Charles, Bert, Theresa, Mary and Jack. Article covers the years 1788 - 1977 in the parish of Arundel, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #6 September 1987, pgs 215-217

My great-grandfather's quiverful by Olive Isabel Thompson née Parsons. A narrative history of the family of James Parsons and Mary Vincett who married in 1802 and had ten children. Surnames are: Goland, Cocket, Russell, Groombridge, Paine, Shearman, Blackmore, Ash, Veeks, Vidgen, Vane, and Stoneham. Article covers the years 1802 - 1904 in the parishes of Beckley and Rye, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #6 September 1987, pgs 235-238

The Stevens of Willingdon by Mrs. Ann M. Vollor. Benjamin Henderson and Mary Marchant had nine children at Wannock, Illustrated with a family tree, Surnames include: Henderson, Waters, Wooler, Vinall and Ashdown. Article covers the years 1814 - 1937 in the parishes Willingdon and West Dean, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #6 September 1987, pgs 249-250

Family bibles submitted by Miss K M Taylor and Mrs. V. E. Hine. Data copied from family bibles Woodward: Sarah Peters, Alexander Isaac, Sarah Louise, Charles George, Gladys Maude, Reginald Joseph, Marion Helen Murcham: William Thomas, Augusta. Article covers the years 1852 - 1931 in the parishes of Brighton, Hove, Findon, Littlehampton, and Steyning, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #6 September 1987, pg 251

The will and inventory of a Sussex farmer by Peter Evershed. Thomas Evershed was baptized 22 May 1562 at Ockley. He married Elizabeth Gardiner of Rusper 6 June 1588. They had five children. Information from his will and his inventory are included. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #6 September 1987, pgs 253-255

A sad tale of an untimely end by Gillian M. Couper. Edward Geer born 11 March 1803. He enlisted in the army, rose through the rank and sent to Canada where he was accidentally killed on 14 April 1838. Article covers the years 1801 - 1838 in the parishes of Folkington, Sussex, England and Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #7 December 1987, pgs 266-267

A rascal unknown by Brian Tasker. The author traces his research for Philip Tasker Knight, thought to be the son of Sarah Knight and William Tasker, born 1766 in Withyam. Article covers the years 1675 - 1766 in the parishes of Rotherfield and Withyam, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #7 December 1987, pg 271

Anecdotes of Hill Lodge by Annette Philly Verrell. Recollection of two young parlor maids at Hill Lodge at St. Ann's Hill. Included is a photograph of Annetle Philly Verrell in her uniform. Article covers the year 1908 in the parish of Lewes, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #7 December 1987, pgs 276-277

A sorry saga of Victorian times by Gillian Bedingfield nee Thunder. George and Elizabeth had two sons, Nahum and George. They were in and out of the workhouse. George deserted the family and Elizabeth spent time in jail for thievery. Young George emigrated to American. Nahum stayed in Sussex. Article covers the years 1849 - 1866 in the parish of Hailsham, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #7 December 1987, pgs 282-283

William and Elizabeth field of Brighton by Graham Field. William and Elizabeth field had at least ten children. They emigrated to South Australia in 1853, William died in 1854 and Elizabeth in 1885. Article covers the years 1812 - 1885 in the parishes of Brighton, Sussex, England and Port Elliott and Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 7 #7 December 1987, pgs 284-285

Volume 8 (1988 - 1989)
The Cobden family of West Sussex: a search for personalities by Margery Waddams. The author persues the family of Jane Wittington 1711 - 1759 and Edward Cobden 1703 - 1759 forward and back, they had nine children. Surnames include: Glover, Budd, and Barlow. Article covers the years 1703 - 1814 in the parishes of Charlton, West Dean, and Singleton, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #1 March 1988, pgs 3-8

Bible dated 1835 submitted by Mrs. M. Stevens. From a bible: Joseph Thurgood born 31 Aug 1808. Charlotte Thurgord born 16 Sep 1814 Married 20 April 1854. Walter Thurgood born 13 May 1856. "My dear father" Joseph Thurgood died April 1875. Walter Joseph Thurgood born at Willies in the parish of Cuckfield 13 May 1856. Article covers the years 1808 - 1875 in the parish of Cuckfield, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #1 March 1988, pg 11

The memories of Thomas Greiner of Brighton by Charles B. Grinyer. Thomas Grinyer and Martha Harper had two sons, Thomas born 1808 and Thomas John born 1811. Thomas emigrated to Australia with his family to Brisbane in 1845. Article covers the years 1806 - 1877 in the parishes of Ovingdean, Sussex, England and Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #1 March 1988, pgs 14-15

Brief history of the Hobden family in Australia by Keith Walker Hobden. Richard Hobden was born in East Chiltington 17 January 1790 and married Albenia Walker in Sydney, Australia and had six children. History of the family includes surnames: Bell, Watts, Thorley, Rooke and Southard. Article covers the years 1790 - 1926 in the parishes of Chiltington, Sussex, England and Sydney and Singleton, New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #1 March 1988, pgs 20-21

The Spooner - Elliott - Burn connection by Maurice Burn. Herry Spooner married Mary Pennell in 1750 and Judeth in 1759. This is a brief history of the family illustrated with a family tree and a photograph of George Spooner. Surnames included are: Whittington, Parsons, Muggeridge, Elliott, Finlayson, Burn, Macrone, Allan, Oliver, Mann, Smith, Vickery, Hardy, Scharff, Sharwood-Smith, Barrowman, and Thilo. Article covers the years 1750 - 1983 in the parishes of Cranleigh, Surrey and Parham and London, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #1 March 1988, pgs 24-26

Discovering the Philcoxes of Hartfield by Gwen May nee Philcox. A narrative history of Thomas Philcox and Sara Hadlar who married in 1699. Thomas was born in 1671. Surnames mentioned are Elliott, Gasson, Edwards, Newton, Kenward and Jenner. Article covers the years 1671 - 1956 in the parish of Hartfield, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #1 March 1988, pgs 37-38

Working from both ends by Don Burgess. The author uses Land Tax Assessment records to learn occupations and dwellings of his ancestor, John Burgess. Surnames mentioned are Baldy, Siggery, Borrer, and Tanner. Article covers the years 1785 - 1839 in the parish of Ditchling, Sussex. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #1 March 1988, pgs 39-40

Brighton Jewish Community and 19th Century Australia by David Spector. Emanuel Hyam Cohen married Hannah Benjamin after he emigrated in 1782. They had Twelve children. Two sons, Abraham and Ralph emigrated to Australia. This narrative discussed their descendants. Surnames mentioned: Sappers, Montefiore, Samson, Levi and Bart. Article covers the years 1782 - 1890 in the parishes of Brighton, Sussex, England, Sydney and Tamworth, New South Wales, Freemantle, Western Australia, and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #2 June 1988, pgs 51-52

A grand tour recorded by Gillian Frances Smith. Joseph James Capon was born 19 Feb 1842 to James Dutney Capon and Mary Jane Boniface. This narrative pieces together his life. Surnames mentioned are: Mitford, Cox, Mercer, Ash-Smith and Smith. Article covers the years 1842 - 1954 in the parishes of Warnham, Horsham, and Cuckfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #2 June 1988, pgs 54-57

How I discovered my Sussex Ancestry by Susan Bailey née Luxford. A narrative of the author's research into the family of Henry and Emily Luxford who married in November 1848 at High Halden, Kent and emigrated to Victoria, Australia. They had ten children. Herry's parents are William Luxford and Mary Cheeseman of Northam, Sussex. Article covers the years 1796 - 1902 in the parishes of Sale, Victoria, Australia and Northham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #2 June 1988, pgs 59-60

Sussex to Sydney in the Neptune by Fay and Albert King. The authors have given a list of emigrants from Sussex to Sydney in 1839 showing names and residences in Sussex, sometimes age. Article covers the years 1839 - 1989 in many locations of Sussex, England and in the parish of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #2 June 1988, pgs 63-65

Ford family bible (no author). United Reform Church has a family bible showing parents John Thomas Ford and Sarah Ann Ward (no dates) and their children Florence Violet, 1899; John Thomas, 1901; Selina Ethel Mary, 1903; Christopher William, 1907; Beatrice Ivy Beryl, 1909; Charles Ernest, 1905, No birth places. Article covers the years 1899 - 1909 in the parish of Lewes, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #2 June 1988, pg 67

Catsfield to Wagga Wagga by Valda Husdon. A narrative history of the John Jones and Phyllis Vell family, particularly one son Tom and his wife Maria. Tom emigrated to Australia with wife and children: Ann Maria, Thomas William, Mary Anne and Charles Albert. Article covers the years 1775 - 1908 in the parishes Cowhurst, Sussex, England and Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #2 June 1988, pgs 76-78

An Eminent Australian's Sussex Ancestor. Thomas Lancaster and Mary Sinden were married about 1804. After his army service the settled at Birmingham. They had seven daughters. Article covers the years 1777 - 1967 in the parish of Battle, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #2 June 1988, pg 85

Benjamin Jeffery and his letters by Geoffrey Glenn Barber. Ben Jeffrey was born at Little Horstad in 1844. He emigrated to Shag Valley, New Zealand and died there 1912, unmarried. Included is a family tree showing his parents and siblings. Surnames included are: Langridge, Morris, Brown and Barber. Article covers the years 1811 - 1987 in the parishes of Little Horsted and Brighton, Sussex, England, Nasby, Shag Valley, New Zealand and Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #2 June 1988, pgs 86-91

Bourne of Keymer: an incomplete family history by P B Evershed. John Evershed and Ann Bourn married 1772. John's parents were anabaptists and he was not baptized. He died 1785. His wife died 1790. They had at least two children. Surnames mentioned: Mutton and Rootes. Article covers the years 1705 - 1840 in the parish of Keymer, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #3 September 1988, pg 99

The Kemp family in Lewes and Brighton by Antony Dale. A narrative of the life of Thomas Read Kemp, 1782 - 1844 and his descendants. He married first Francis Baring who had 10 children and 2nd Frances Margarette Shakely who had one son. Included is a family tree. Surnames include: Friend, Read, Bythesea, Sober, Harvey, Campion, and Jesson. Article covers the years 1733 - 1924 in the parishes of Lewes and Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #3 September 1988, pgs 100-107

The Dudeneys of Mayfield by Miss M E Wren. Henry Dudney 1790 - 1843 married Harriet Wicken in 1817. She died in 1818. He then married Edith Davidge in 1820. They had eight children. Included is a family tree. Surnames include: Rich and Whiffin. Article covers the years 1795 - 1930 in the parish Mayfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #3 September 1988, pgs 116-117

Colonel Charles Leslie 1788 - 1870 By Maurice Burn. Charles Leslie married Mary Holloway in 1826. They had one son. He married Dorothy Eyre in 1836 - no children. Includes a family tree of five generations, surnames include: Drummond, Cogan, Franklin, Morse, Farrell, Morris and Forbes. Also a 9-generation family tree of Charles Livingston, 2nd Earl of Newburgh: Surnames are: Clifford, Radclyffe, Kemp, Eyre, Guistiniani, Mondragone, Webb, Bendini and Massoni. Article covers the years 1067 - 1980 in the parish of Slindon, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #3 September 1988, pgs 121-126

Nicholas Culpeper (1616 - 1654) and the complete herbal by Ronald Tibble. A discussion of herbal medicine. Illustrated with a family tree beginning with Welter Culpeper of Godhurst, Kent died 1482, Surnames include Wakeham and Milles. Article covers the years 1482 - 1654 in the parishes of Ockley, Surrey, London, Middlesex, and Goudhurst, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian, Volume 8 #3 September 1988, pgs 128-136

Two Sussex emigrants by Mrs. K M Thorpe. Sarah Mary and John James Thorpe had two sons, Manser and Horace who emigrated to America in 1861. Manser was a miller in Canada, but Horace joined the union army. Article covers the years 1861 - 1894 in the parish of Guestling, Sussex, England and Ontario, Canada. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #4 December 1988, pgs 156-157

Victorian photographs by Robert Hull. A portrait of William Hull about 1880 - no places or firm dates. Article covers the years 1800 - 1880 in the Country of England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #4 December 1988, pg 168

"Pelling otherwise Young" five generations of Pellings by Julia Rayner. A description of the author's research into the Pelling family. Included is a family tree, Surnames included: French, Young, Baker, Gill, Edwards, Poulter, Woodason, Cornwall, Holt, and Blackman. Article covers the years 1732 - 1970 in the parish of Clapham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #4 December 1988, pg 173

A question of height by Sally Gray. James Munnery and Cecelia Carman had 10 children 1847 to 1867. James was a soldier and the children were born in various places. Article covers the years 1822 - 1984 in the parish of Horsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #4 December 1988, pgs 178-179

Eastbourne paupers by Roy Grant. A listing of persons receiving parochial relief in Eastbourne, giving name, age, occupation or status, residence, number of children under 12 years of age, and amount of relief weekly and for the year. Article covers the years 1831 - 1832 in the parish of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #4 December 1988, pgs 183-187

Twice a Mrs Evershed: a Mitchell family mystery by FB Evershed. Richard and Anne Mitchell had nine children between 1804 - 1819 with most of them born at Storrington. The oldest, Jane, married George Evershed in 1832. She married John Evershed in 1841. Many family members are mentioned, Surnames are: Floate, Lawrence, Candlin, and Hardy. Article covers the years 1776 - 1941 in the parishes of Storrington and Eastbourne, Sussex, England and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #5 March 1989, pgs 198-199

Eastbourne paupers. List of paupers receiving parochial aid giving name, age, occupation, residence, number of children under 12, and amount allowed weekly and total for the year. Article covers the years 1831 - 1832 in the parish of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #5 March 1989, pgs 200-202

Across the border: the Kempsell family by A J Frost. John and Margaret Kempsell had four children - Joan, Richard, Thomas, and John at Kingswood. This is a narrative history of their descendants. Some were non-conformists. Article covers the years 1525 - 1869 in the parishes of Rusper, Sussex and Croydon and Charlwood, Surrey, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #5 March 1989, pgs 209-210

The strange case of Daniel Tidey by Merle Rafferty. Daniel Tidey was born in Washington to Thomas Tidey and Mary Carey in 1816. He married Harriet Page and had nine children before she died in 1855. Six months later he married Elizabeth Catherine Barnes. They had four more children. This is a narrative history of their descendants. Article covers the years 1650 - 1964 in the parishes of Chelsea and Washington, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #5 March 1989, pgs 216-218

My elusive grandfather by Cathy Thomas. A narrative of the author's search for her grandfather, Charles Thomas 1874 - 1939. Her grandmother, Annie is the daughter of William Wood and Mary Dawe born 1886. Article covers the years 1874 - 1960 in the parishes of Brightling, Sussex, England and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #5 March 1989, pgs 219-222

List of children who attended the Sunday School at the Striet Baptist Chapel at Scaynes Hill. The list gives name and dates attended. Article covers the years 1892 - 1903 in the parish of Lindfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #5 March 1989, pgs 230-231

The Wisdoms of Glynde by David Underwood. John Wisdom married Elizabeth Taylor in 1750 at Glynde. They had five children. This article is a narrative history of their descendants. Included is a family tree of seven generations. Surnames include: Pope, Stanford, Bishop, Maskall, Akehurst, Gibbons, Gibbs, Barnett, Gveenslade, Brunwin, Underwood, Wayman, McKay, and Kilner. Article covers the years 1720 - 1967 in the parish of Lewes, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #6 June 1989, pgs 258-260

Fred, the railway engineer by Michael Banister. Samuel Banister and Mary Norris had at least six children. The article discusses Fredrick Dala Banister, born 1823. He married Nancy Richardson in 1847. They had 10 children. His second wife was Annie Fisher. Article covers the years 1799 - 1897 in the parishes of Brighton, Sussex and Holborn, London, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #6 June 1989, pgs 265-267

Members' queries bonanza! by Pat Button. A members response to a query gave the author new leads to research on Alexander Duff Butchens and Maria Crowhurst who married 1831 at Rye. Included is a family tree. Surnames are: Hickman, Wood, and Russell, and Clapshaw. Article covers the years 1831 - 1877 in the parish of Rye, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #6 June 1989, pgs 274-275

Another piece of the puzzle? by Don Burgess. John Burgess of West Tarring had six children, Thomas 1799, Mary 1801, John 1803, Henry 1805, Ann 1807, and Jane 1809. Three sons went to Brighton. Article covers the years 1777 - 1848 in the parishes of West Tarring and Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #6 June 1989, pgs 278-279

The Petworth emigration scheme by Barry Fletcher. A list of people who emigrated to Canada from Petsworth and surrounding areas. The list gives name, age, and parish, the ship they sailed on, destination and date of departure. Article covers the years 1832 - 1838 in the parish of Petworth, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #6 June 1989, pgs 282-283

George Packham miller extraordinary by Maurice Packham. George Packham, son of John Packham was born in 1792 at Shortbridge. He was apprenticed to William Sudds to become a millwright. He went to France and became a friend to King Louis Philippe. Article covers the years 1708 - 1872 in the country of France and in the parish of Horsted, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #7 September 1989, pgs 291-294

Arnold Nesbitt and the origins of the Stevenson family of Winchelsea by Janet H. Stevenson. John Stevenson married Elizabeth Blackman in 1788 at Winchelsea. Arnold Nesbitt fathered at least three illigitimate children, o fwhom John is one. His mother Ann Dryland later married John Stevenson. This article is a narrative history of the two families. Surnames included are: Thrale, Cosby, Wybourn, Murrell, Tiekbon, Adams, Camp, Ridley, Hatcher, Whiteman, Ransom, Macey and Moore. Article covers the years 1735 - 1895 in the parishes of Winchelsea and Tonbridge, Sussex and London, London, England, and in the county of Cavan, Ireland. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #7 September 1989, pgs 297-303

Etherington family bible by P J Etherington. Elizabeth Foord's book is a family bible that has recorded on its flyleaf the births of Simmons, Simmonds family members 1826 - 1877 as well as Challen family members 1852 - 1873. The book was owned by Crystal Irene Etherington, 1901 - 1988. Article covers the years 1826 - 1877 in the parish of Cowden, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #7 September 1989, pg 322

Letters to George Trussler in Canada by Mrs Helen Stover. John Trussler and Ann Nash had eight children: Ann, John 1789, William 1794, George 1797, Elizabeth 1798, James 1799, Mary 1801 and Charlotte 1806 at Fernhurst. John and George emigrated to Canada with their families in 1833. Article covers the years 1796 - 1879 in the parishes of Fernhurst, Sussex, England and Kitchnener and Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #7 September 1989, pgs 326-327

Six James Crowhursts - five too many! by Pat Button. Six James Crowhursts are head of household 1796 - 1850. James 1798 - married Judith Guy. They had 6 children. James - 1787, married Ann 1817. James 1810 - married Sally West Fuller. James 1778 - 1827 and Ann. They had 7 children. James 1826 - married Elizabeth. Surnames are Hunlly, Rubie, Tiltan, Butchars, Cogger, Clapshaw, Caff, Hoad, Chatterton, Spray and Cottington. Article covers the years 1786 - 1844 in the parish of Rye, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #7 September 1989, pgs 328-329

The reverend Edward Cobden MADD (1693 - 1764) by Margery Waddams. A brief biography of Edward Cobden, son of William Cobden and Kathryn Jewer baptized 15 July 1663. Included is a family tree beginning with Edward Cobde and Ann Woods. Surnames include Glover, Blackwell, Whittington, Jessop, and Budd. Article covers the years 1663 - 1747 in the parishes of West Dean, Sussex, and Haglemere, Surrey, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #8 December 1989, pgs 345-348

The celebrated Greenfield case by Murial Bowler. Zephaniah Greenfield married Ann in 1743 and had three children, Zephaniah, Daniel and Sarah. This article gives a brief record of their posterity. Surnames given are: Stenning, Page, Flinn, Williams, and Hubbard. Article covers the years 1727 - 1935 in the parish of Horsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #8 December 1989, pgs 351-353

Great-great-grandma Bates's laundry by J E Thomas. William Bates married Harriet Martin in 1853. They had seven children: Ellen, William, Herbert, Susannah, Harriett, Thomas and Alfred. William died 1891 and Harriet died 1904. Article covers the years 1824 - 1904 in the parish of Lewes, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #8 December 1989, pgs 354-355

Who was John Doe? by James Stemming. John Doe was born somewhere in Norfolk to a gentleman farmer. His obituary said he had a family of fifteen. Article covers the years 1841 - 1932 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, and England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #8 December 1989, pgs 362-363

Guess where? Mrs. T J Gess. A narrative of the search for Mark Gess who married Charlotte Smith in 1875. They were travelers. Included is a family tree. Surnames include: Anderson, Thorpe, Hayes, and Stevens. Variants of name: Gess, Guess, Gass and Guest. Article covers the years 1823 - 1971 in the parishes of Westbourne and Wandsworth, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #8 December 1989, pgs 364-365

The Streator Family by Mrs. F.M. Jenkyn. A narrative history of William Streater and Elizabeth Laker married 10 June 1800, ancestors and descendants. Surnames mentioned are Johnsont Bushbee. Article covers the years 1752 - 1983 in the parish of Shipley, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #8 December 1989, pgs 375-376

The surname Norrell in Sussex and Essex by Mick Henry. A narrative history of the Norrell family including a family tree showing Herrietta Whitting with two husbands and two families. Surnames on the tree are Cowdray, Barber, Thornton and Herry. Article covers the years 1620 - 1975 in the parishes of Terling, Essex and East Dean, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 8 #8 December 1989, pgs 377-379

Volume 9 (1990 - 1991)
A tree needs leaves by E M Offer. The author gives a listing of her ancestors back to Edward I. She is trying to verify them. Article covers the years 1239 - 1948 in the parishes of St. Keyne, Cornwall and Chailey, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #2 June 1990, pgs 62-64

The doom at Broadwater by Stanley Excell. Elizabeth was married first to John Grevatt. Their children who were baptize and /or buried at Broadwater are: John 1758, William 1758, Many 1759, John 1760, Ann 1762. Father died 1762. Elizabeth married second Peter Penford in 1763. Their children are: Peter 1764, Susannah 1766, George 1766 and John 1776. Father Peter died 1789 and Elizabeth 1793. Article covers the years 1758 - 1793 in the parish of Broadwater, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #2 June 1990, pgs 73-75

Two Sussex ANZACS by P B Evershed. Samson Evershed had eight children, 2 boys 6 girls. Job the only surving son married Frances Tidy in 1838. They had 8 daughters and 5 sons. A brief narrative of three generations of this family. Article covers the years 1812 - 1974 in the parishes of Shipley and Washington, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #3 September 1990, pgs 86-87

Who was Uncle Wing? how I found Uncle Wing and his family by J R Thomas. The author explains the search for Wing family members. Two family trees are given - one for William Wing - 1908 and Elizabeth Lashmore - 1806 - three generations. Surnames are Isted, Rice, and Fuller. Second tree of James Wing 1803 - 1847 and Rhoda Hayward/ Haywood 1806 - 1864 - three generations. Surnames are: Sturt, Dixon, and Morris. A photograph shows the daughters of Thomas and Rebecca Wing of Marton New Zealand: Phoebe, Alice, Amy, Jane, Lucy Ann, Mary, Ellen and Rhoda. Article covers the years 1791 - 1976 in the parishes of Newick, Sussex, England and Martin, New Zealand. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #3 September 1990, pgs 90-92

Reverand Richard Turner (1620 - 80) by Mr. Ronald Tibble. Richard Turner was born 21 Dec 1620 at Fletcher to Richard Turner and Joan Baker. This is a narrative of his life. He married Elizabeth and had at least two sons Thomas and Richard. Article covers the years 1616 - 1681 in the parish of Plumpton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #3 September 1990, pgs 93-97

Sussex Emigrants in South Australia by Mrs. P R Button. From a book titled the Cyclopedia of South Australia ed. by H.T. Burgess 1909. Give name, birth date and place, relationship. Surnames are: Banks, Cutlack, Field, Potter, Riddle, Rowell, Shiphard, and Standen. Article covers the years 1836 - 1856 in the county of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #3 September 1990, pg 106

Were your ancestors German? by Mrs. L. Tunstill. An explaination of why Germans and others changed their surnames. Included is a photograph of Wilhem Alexander Oppermann, his wife Janet Maud Headworth Davy and their children Leonard, Davey, Hildegard and Olga taken about 1907. Article covers the years 1856 - 1914 in the parish of Clerkenwell, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #3 September 1990, pgs 112-113

Brighton Paupers by Roy Grant. A list of unsettled poor giving name, age, number of years resident, period of relief and Union. Article covers the years 1831 - 1846 in the Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #5 March 1991, pgs 170-174

A brave son of Sussex: Nicholas Levett by Mrs G M Couper. Nicholas Levett and Sarah Stace were married in 1806 at Seaford. They had six children, Nicholas being the fourth son born in 1816 at Goring. Nicholas married Ruth Beale in 1844, and had one daughter, Selina in St. Ives in 1857. Nicholas was coxswain of a lifeboat that resued the crew of a French brig in heavy seas. Article covers the years 1751 - 1981 in the parishes of Arlington, Seaford, and Stives, Sussex and Mousehole, Cornwall, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #5 March 1991, pgs 177-178

Great grandma was a Zillwood by Mrs. Ruth Samuel. A narrative of the search for family of Richard and ann Zillwood. Included is a photograph of Louisa Zillwood Churcher 1838 - 1913 and her granddaughter Violet Zillwood Churcher 1898 - Taken in 1899. Also included is a family tree of John Zillwood and Ann Hill, Surnames included are: Boyles, Billbrough, Duff, Grimsell, Wadney, and Wells. Article covers the years 1765 - 1913 in the parish of Bosham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #5 March 1991, pgs 186-189

Hidgsen? Hoger? Hedger? by Mrs. Pat Button. A narrative account of the author's search for Stephen Hoger, 1826 - 1906, Surnames are: Russell, Young, Brook, Crouch, Winter, Waite, Rice, Hurst, Runchmann, Hutchings, Giles and Martin. Article covers the years 1798 - 1906 in the parishes of Winfield, Wiltshire, England and Eastbourne, Sussex, Maidstone, Kent, England, and Turo, South Australia, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #5 March 1991, pgs 192-193

Oyler; Huguenot, oil seller or wool smuggler? by Dorothy Pew. During a one-name study the following variations of the name Oyler were found: Hailler, Hollier, French: Olier, Ollier, Italian: Ollari, Dell'olie, Dall'Oglio. German: Ohler, Ohleyer, Ohlmann. Ohlenschlager, Ulman. Dutch and Flemish: Olie, Oliemann, Oli, Czech: Ohejnik, Volenjik, Jewish: Ohlmacher, Elman, Ellman, Hilman, Also: Hawler, Holliar, Howler. Article covers the years 1246 - 1567 in the countries of England and Ireland. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #5 March 1991, pgs 194-195

The Patchings of Shipley by Ronald J. Hoad. A narrative history of the descendants of Thomas Patching 1801 - and Susan Lindfield married at St. Marys 1825. Surnames are: Herriott and Azzopardi. Article covers the years 1801 - 1989 in the parish of Shipley, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #6 June 1991, pgs 203-204

Nominally obscure: from Wepham to Whapham by Major C Y Ellis. Variant spellings: Wapham, Wopham, Wepham, Weppham, Weapham, Wappham, Wepome, Weppom, Wepam, Whapham, Whappam, Whypam, Whippam, Included is a hand-drawn map showing West Sussex distribution of the name up to 1600. Article covers the years 1066 - 1700 in the counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #6 June 1991, pgs 219-222

The Freeman search: London and Sussex by Dr R F Freeman. The author's detailed account of his search for the Freeman family which resulted in a 10 generation family tree beginning Clemen H Freeman 1607 - and Agnes Cooke 1606 -. Surnames are: Ankworth, Roberts, Woodman, Newrum, Alderton Smith, Stacy, Gardner Donaldson and Rutherhithe. Article covers the years 1607 - 1989 in the parishes of London, Middlesex and Shoreham, Essex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 9 #7 September 1991, pgs 243-253

Volume 10 (1992 - 1993)
Four generations, 1819 - 1970 by Mrs. G M Couper. A photograph is given showing four generations, John Edward Webb 1871 - 1941, Elizabeth Sarah Maria Sarney formerly Webb nee Baker 1841 - 1932, Elizabeth Mann Baker 1819 - ? and Margaret Webb 1898 - 1970. A brief biograph of Elizabeth Mann, Elizabeth Baker and James Webb is presented. Article covers the years 1819 - 1970 in the parishes of London, Middlesex, Hastings and Eastbourne, Sussex, and Plumstead, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #1 March 1992, pgs 10-12

Gibb/Tester Family Bible by Ken Toil. Entries of the children of James and Eleanor Gibb are made inside the back cover of the bible. Some were verified in East Grinstead district. Inside the front cover are entered the children of Jane Gibb and Joseph Tester. Some of these children are registered in Cluckfield and some at Uckfield. Article covers the years 1839 - 1883 in the parishes of East Grinstead, Cluckfield, and Uckfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #1 March 1992, pg 20

Seeking the origins of Edmund kemp of Trotten (1700? - 1759) by Vincent Tickner. The author details his search for Edund Kemp. Surnames mentioned are: Betsar, Bettsworth, Hammond, Hammon, Bettysworth, Bettisworth, Bettesworth, Gardrer, Silvester, Walker, Wittman, Badger, Petters, Chandler, Luff, Drew, Buckland, Kempe, Bryant, Randoll, Graffham, Burnett, Heartly, Ottawa, Hughes, Johnson, Beeding, Black, and Bleek. Article covers the years 1604 - 1770 in various parishes of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #1 March 1992, pgs 23-28

How to discover 100 Australian cousins in one day (Almost) by Rodney Elliott Marten. The descendants of William Haigh Marten and Martha Maria Dean include a great-granddaughter who emigrated to Australia and wasn't mentioned in the family. She married and has a large (nearly 100) number of descendants. Article covers the years 1799 - 1945 in the parishes of Bradford, York, England and Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #1 March 1992, pgs 29-30

Reverend Henry Snooke MA (1657 - 1727) by Ronald Tibble. Henry Snooke is the son of John Snooke of Dorchester. He married first Mary Short of Lewes. They had one son Henry born 5 November 1693. Mary died 6 May 1903. Henry marries second Mary Rose a widow at Jevington on 4 February 1706. No issue from second marriage. Article covers the years 1657 - 1727 in the parishes of Ringmer and Zewes, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #1 March 1992, pgs 32-35

Discovering the Whaphams 2: What, Where, and Whither by Major CW Ellis Continued. Details of research of Whaphams and resulting in a simplified family tree starting with John Whapham 1658 - 1734 of Little Horsted. Surnames are: Catts, Elliott, Spilsbury, Aves, Fuller, Towner, Sampson, Farncombe, Rowcliffe, Realfe, and Griffith. Article covers the years 1524 - 1833 in various parishes of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #2 June 1992, pgs 49-53

Seeking the origins of Edmund Kemp of Trotton (1700? - 1759) by Vincent Tiz continued. Further research on the Kemp family. Surnames mentioned are: Haynes, Bacon, Chaicraft, Wakeford, Challen, Kease, Obbley, Gosden, Kempt, Keempe, Booker, Michener, Otty, Readel, Piper, Restar, Morris, Sherbeing, Hellyar, Betsworth, Hamond, Bryant, Heartley, Hughes, Beeding, Cawood, Carwood, Elliott, Luffe, Pyper, Hall, Ginne, Marshall, Voller, Waller, Pennyrodd, Whicher, Sayor, Alcock, Hildrupp, Roper, Woodes, Hill, Anderson, Pratt, Capon, and Turkey. Article covers the years 1598 - 1821 in various parishes of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #2 June 1992, pgs 57-64

The Freeman Search - the sequel by Dr. R F Freeman. Response to the earlier article has clarified and added to the family tree. Article covers the years 1580 - 1771 in the parish of Shoreham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #2 June 1992, pgs 72-73

Discovering the Whappams 3: The American Connection. This article is mainly discussing John Whappam and Sarah Realf's family. Sarah's brother Richard emigrated to the US and married first: Sophia Graves 1865: Second: Catherine Cassidy 1867 and by 1872 a common law marriage to Emily A Whapham. Article covers the years 1851 - 1898 in the county of Sussex, England, and in the parishes of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States, and San Francisco, San Francisco, California United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #3 September 1992, pgs 85-87

Seeking the origins of Edmund Kemp of Trotton (1700? - 1759) Part three - the Kemp Family and Weavers in Chichester by Vincent Ticknor. A narrative of Kemps who were born, married or died in Chichcester. Resembles a one name study. Article covers the years 1616 - 1715 in the parish of Chichester, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #3 September 1992, pgs 89-93

There could be someone famous in your family by Mrs Jan Cox. The author searches for tennis champions for her family tree. Leslie Allison Godfee born 27 April 1885 in Brighton to George and Bessie Hunt Godfee. Article covers the years the 1757 - 1926 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #3 September 1992, pg 96

Rev Thomas Hurdis LLB (1673 - 1733) by Ronald Tibble. A brief biography of Thomas Hurdis son of Thomas Hurdis and Elizabeth Samborne. He married Mary Bowyer in 1700 and they had at least nine children. Article covers the years 1669 - 1733 in the parishes of Ringmer, Sussex and London, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #3 September 1992, pgs 102-106

A tragedy on Horsham Common 1860 by Robin Barker. Peter Dale was born in 1800 to Joseph Dale and Ann Stone. He married Ann Charlotte Cooper in 1826. They had ten children. This article describes the accident that took his life. Article covers the years 1776 - 1860 in the parish of Horsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #3 September 1992, pgs 108-109

A Christmas present with a surprise by David P. Hylands. George Hylands 1726 - 1783 married 1st Elizabet Gower and 2nd Ann Durrant. This article tells of the second marriage. Article covers the years 1726 - 1783 in the parishes of East Hoathly and Laughton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #3 September 1992, pgs 109-110

Ridge family of Sussex by Jessie C. Ridge. Four branches of Ridge family are given. Surnames are: Pollington Gunn, Ade, Dumbrell, A'Ridge, Jenner, Rabie, Harman, Friend, Harman, Peckham, Ade, Howell, Ecton, Crawley Starr, Attersall, Pope, Maitland, Cruttenden, Johnston, Hare, Willet, Cleave, Best, Jessop Hodgkins, Jackson, Lesley, Degge, Lowden, Ames, Lawson. Article covers the years 1510 - 1975 in the parishes of Lewes, Chichester, Keymer, and Fletching, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #3 September 1992, pgs 111-117

Mystery photograp by James Funnell. Photograph of Doris Funnell age 7.5, Alice Funnell age 16 years 5 mos., Mabel Funnell age 15 yrs 5 mos taken 6 August 1906 -. Article covers the year 1906 in the country of England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pg 127

Extracts from a large family bible by Mrs S J Parnell. Bible was a gift from Stratford Alfred Eyre and Mary Ann Eyre to Hericus Caplin Kendrick and Sophia Anne on their marriage 9 Nov 1847. Nine children listed 1872 - 1886. Article covers the years 1847 - 1886 in the parish of Little Hampton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pg 127

Discovering the Whappams 4: the Welsh Connection by Major C W Ellis. Richard Whappham, son of Samuel Whappham and Marry Farncombe emigrated to Wales. He married Elizabeth Griffith. They had nine children. Article covers the years 1720 - 1923 in the parish of Bonvilston, Glamorgan, Wales. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pgs 129-130

The Ide family by Ronald Marsh. The author includes two family trees. Surnames include Peven, Cobden, Edwards, Coomber, Marsh, Daniel, Gill, Cornish, Taylor, Hunter, Stanlon, Horscike, Smith, Ross and McDowell. Article covers the years 1771 - 1924 in the parishes of Oving, Sussex, England and Tangmere and Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pgs 133-135

The Tideys of Washington by Mrs. M.G. Rafferty. John Tydee married Elizabeth Fryer. They had six children. There were many artists among their descendants. Surnames included are: Churcher, Nibbs, Constable, Campbell, Balcombe, Reynolds, Johnson, Lovering, Friba. Article covers the years 1705 - 1916 in the parish of Washington, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pgs 140-141

What's in a name? The Kewell family by Dawn Moss. Fanny Kewell married Charles French in 1856 four months after the birth of her son, at Birdham. Alternate spellings of the name are: Cuel, Cuell, Cuil, Cuill, Cule, Culle, Kewl, Keuell, Kewel. Article covers the years 1748 - 1882 in the parish Birdham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pgs 143-144

Berwick Windmill, Alfriston by Mrs. G M Couper. Berwick Windmill was operated for five generations by Levetts, from father to son beginning with James Levett 1615 - 1680 to Robet 1656 - 1709 to James 1683 - 1765 to William 1722 - 1777 to William 1749 - 1828. Article covers the years 1615 - 1881 in the parish of Alfriston, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pgs 145-146

History and origin of the surname Hunnisett by Hedley T. Hunnisett. Author claims that all Hunisetts are descended from John Hunisett of France. Timeline is given showing baptisms and marriages of Hunnisetts, places and dates. Map shows name distribution in South-East England. Article covers the years 1543 - 1875 in the parish of Wadhurst, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pgs 147-152

Ridge family of Sussex part 2 by Jessie C. Ridge Cont. Chichester branch, Fletching branch and Southover branch. Surnames are: Earle, White, Rowland, King, Palmer, Marchant, Durrant, Packman, Watkins, Olive, Colgate, Clapperson, Marner, Sawyers, Chatfield, Kent, Chambers, Elphick, Saunders, Friend, Swaine, Bridger, Snashall, Mitton, Alchorne, Peckham, Carter, Batchelor, Watts, Boys, Ade, Rogers, Ingram, Wood, Hurley, Beard, Dearling, Geast, Lacy, Blakar, Collard, Wilcox, Turner, Hardwick, Turner, Cartwright, Bulton, Robinson, Woods, Wheelwright, Pope, Hawes, Cox, Deans, Hayward, Acuit, Crook, Bedward, Lappingwell, Bowarth, Ardon, Williams, Hobson, Heather, Baker, Rose, Clark, Hoy, Manners, Leakey, Marsland, Coleman, Presswell, Holland, Steel, Hutton, Hathaway, Edkin, Berry. Article covers the years 1664 - 1977 in the parishes of Chichester, Fletching, and Southover, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pgs 155-162

Early marriages at Trinity Church, Adelaide by Celia G. Pratley. A list of marriages in Trinity Church - first church in Adelaide. Gives name of bride and groom, former residence in England and date of marriage. Article covers the years 1839 - 1841 in the parish of Adelaide, New South Wales, Australia and various parishes of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #4 December 1992, pgs 163-164

The Reverend Edward Palmer MA (1706 - 1747) by Ronald Tibble. Edward Palmer son of Samuel Palmer and Catherine Wake was born at Charlton Marshall in Dorset. He married Mary and they had three children before Edward died in 1747. Article covers the years 1706 - 1747 in the parishes of Wylye, Wiltshire, and Ringmer, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #5 March 1993, pgs 178-181

From woodchips and watches - the Savage family by Mrs G R Savage. The author traces the descendants of John Savage and Mary Gratwicke who were married in Cowfold 30 April 1691. Some descendants went to New Zealand and Australia. Surnames are: Brooke, Bellamy, Cree, and Calvert. Article covers the years 1670 - 1991 in the parishes of Cowfold, Sussex, England, Hamilton, Victoria, Australia, and Ashburton, New Zealand. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #5 March 1993, pgs 192-194

Ridge family of Sussex part 3 by Jessie Ridge continued. Iford and Keymer branches. Surnames are: Swaine, Snashall, Sawyers, Rhodes, Itintz, Greenhill, Baker, Bateman, Boys, Burgess, Hall, Aspland, Lawrence, Allen, Jones, Good be here, Luckie, Michaelis, Morten, Aitkeh, Anderson, Rimmer, Spurr, Menton, McEachren, Rowell, Corry, Picknall, Coleman, Wymarke, Ansty, Coomber, Paine, Partridge, King, Washe, Smith, Moore, Langrish. Article covers the years 1697 - 1971 in various parishes of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #5 March 1993, pgs 201-206

A forest of family trees by Leigh Lawson. An extensive research project undertaken by the West Sussex Record Office on the Petworth Emigration Committee is described. Illustrated with a photograph of five Mann brothers, Mark, John, Eli, Thomas, and Charles. Article covers the years 1832 - 1837 in the parish of Petworth, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #6 June 1993, pgs 215-218

Warning bells by Mrs J Chapman. A commemorative Plaque at the church and an old photograph started the author on research of her grandfather, John Bray. The photograph is reproduced. Those in the photo are: Ernie Beal, P.C. Brant, John Bray, George Bray, John Henry Bray, Mr. Sinden, Mr. Penfold, Sam Miller, Mr. Boniface, Sam Costlick, Mr. Brant, Steven Boniface, and Tom Beal. The plaque is dated 1908, and dedicated to the Pevensey bell ringers. Article covers the years 1846 - 1991 in the parish of Pevensey, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #6 June 1993, pgs 219-221

The Page family of Wilmington by Gillian M. Couper. Nicolas Page married Grace Page in 1760. Their descendants settled around the Wilmingtin area. Surnames are: Stiles, Catt, Hoade, Paris, Overing, Lambe, Fenner, Virrell, Parris, Guy, Ballard, Potter, Vineall, Marten, Baytup. Article covers the years 1719 - 1795 in the parish of Wilmington, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #6 June 1993, pgs 222-224

Who was great-great-great-granny Fuller? Proving her identity by J.R. Thomas. Caleb Fuller married Margaret Hicks in 1666 at Eastbourne their descendants lived in and around Fletching. Surnames mentioned are: Cheeseman, Parker, Wing, Cave, and Diplock. Article covers the years 1666 - 1933 in the parishes Eastbourne and Fletching, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #6 June 1993, pgs 225-227

The Colwells of East Dean by Morris A. Coldwell. Alternate spellings are: Colvin, Colven, Colvell, Colvill, John Colvin married Ann Worger in 1778. They had at least eight children. Illustrated with a family tree. Surnames are: Gill, McConchy, Rosser, Pierce, Pitcher, Ceaplen, Wadey, Putland, Daw, and Ellis. Article covers the years 1755 - 1891 in the parish of East Dean, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #6 June 1993, pgs 233-236

Arlington to Australia: half-way round the world in 110 days by Gillian M. Couper. Leonard Leave H was born in 1809 at Beddington to Leonard and Mary Levett. Leonard jr married Ruth daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Jones who was born at Waldron in 1814. Leonard and Ruth emigrated to Australia arriving in South Australia in March 1839. This is a detailed narrative of the family and includes a photograph of John Lambert, 1845 - 1936 and a map of South Australia. Article covers the years 1809 - 1961 in the parishes of Arlington, Sussex, England and Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #6 June 1993, pgs 259-266

"You can go back two hundred years quite simple, can't you?" by Vincent Tucker. The author traces Gilbert Sargeant's (1889 - 1982) ancestry from Soloman Sargeant 1741 - 1827. A family tree is drawn showing surnames: Page, Kenward, Quaife, Waters, Brett, West, Message, and Pocock. Article covers the years 1741 - 1982 in the parish Catsfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #7 September 1993, pgs 273-280

Admission registers to St. Joseph's Roman Catholic School 1891 - 1938. A list of pupils who attended St. Joseph's 1891 - 1940. Given is the name of the pupil, date of birth, where came from, date left school, and destination. The list is only of those who left school for other countries. Article covers the years 1892 - 1940 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #8 December 1993, pg 313

Ann Zillwood, neé Billbrough, a Yorkshire stray by Mrs. Ruth Samuel. Richard Zillwood married Ann Billbrough in Pontefract, Yorkshire in 1825. They returned to Bosham where eight of their nine children were born. Article covers the years 1765 - 1990 in the parishes of Bosham, Sussex and Pontefract, Yorkshire, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #8 December 1993, pgs 323-324

List of Collectors (H.M. Customs and Excise), Rye by L.A.B. Hatter. A list giving date and name of the collector. Article covers the years 1670 - 1950 in the parish of Rye, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 10 #8 December 1993, pg 326

Volume 11 (1994 - 1995)
The miller's tale: or how to find a missing link by Audrey Hememsly. Charles Saunders married Rebecca Townsend 21 Nov 1821. They had three sons, Charles Townsend, William Townsend and John Townsend. Article covers the years 1798 - 1881 in the parish of Oving, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #1 March 1994, pgs 7-9

A letter from Brighton - 1841 by Mrs Susan C Djabri. William Cabell son of William Cabell and Martha Scutt was born in London 30 December 1784. This narrative tells of their family. Surnames include: Savage, Nedriff, Longsdon, Sheppard, Perchell, Wigney, Sergison, Kemp, Cubitt, Lloyd, and Welton. Article covers the years 1773 - 1914 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #1 March 1994, pgs 92-100

A wedding photograph by Mrs Juli Chapman. A photograph of a wedding party of five men and five women. One man is thought to be Walter Bray and one woman Constance Bray. Article covers the years 1908 - 1913 in the parishes Uckfield and Pevensey, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #3 September 1994, pg 102

Sussex stray - Photograph of James Wilson born in Brighton about 1835. He was arrested and convicted of stealing a coat and sentenced to one month of hard labor. Liberated from Monmouth Count Gaol 22 October 1872. Physical description given and address at time of arrest. Article covers the years 1869 - 1872 in the county of Monmouth, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #3 September 1994, pg 104

My first convict - James Coddington by Yvonne Browning. James Coddington was born 10 October 1776 in Manchester to John Coddington and Ellen Cooper. He was transported to Australia in 1810. There he married Elizabeth Buchanan daughter of James and Mary Boag Buchanan of Glasgow, Scotland. This narrative describes their life and family. Elizabeth married four times. Surnames of other spouses are: Warnock, Drover, and Taylor alias Dale. Article covers the years 1776 - 1856 in the parishes of Winsor, Wilberforce, and Campbelltown, New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #3 September 1994, pgs 109-111

A family tale: Eleanor Peckham of Ringmer by Niguel K. Peckham. A narrative description of the authors research of John Peckham and Eleanor Taylor married in 1674. Surnames mentioned are: Muddle, Newenden and Cooper. Article covers the years 1674 - 1831 in the parishes of Willingham, Cuckfield, and Wadhurst, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #3 September 1994, pgs 114-115

The eccentric miller of Highdown Hill by Merle Rafferty. John Oliver of Goring 1707 - 1793, son of Clement and Margaret Oliver married Anne Tidey of Ferring, daughter of John Tidey and Jane rieé Bennet in 1734 at Chichester All Saints. Article covers the years 1707 - 1793 in the parishes of Goring, Ferring, and Chichester, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #3 September 1994, pg 118

Barbara who? by Vee Willis. Barbara Hands, daughter of Richard Hands and Elizabeth Mitchell was baptized 12 April 1795 at Slaugham. She married David Goring, son of William and Mary Goble. They had six children. After David's death at age 39. Barbara married Jonathan Collins son of Abraham and Mary Harber in 1834 Jonathan died in 1875. Barbara died in 1878. Article covers the years 1795 - 1993 in the parish of Worth, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #4 December 1994, pgs 123-125

A cherry from Oving by R Marsh. Allen Ide, son of George Ide and Avis Luxford was born in 1858 at Oving. He married Emily Edwards. They had nine children. Included are two photographs not identified but assumed to be of Allan Ide - no dates. Article covers the years 1858 - 1931 in the parish of Oving, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #4 December 1994, pgs 137-138

Harman or should they be Harmer? An account of the descendants of Richard and Clemencia Harman of East Grimstead. Surnames include: Payne, Langridge, Dumsday, Box, Gatland, and Weller. Alternate spelling of Harman are: Arman, Harmon, Armon, Harmand, Harmond, Herman, Hermon, and Jarman. Article covers the years 1101 - 1983 in the parishes of East Grimstead, Wiltshire and London, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #4 December 1994, pgs 139-140

The queen's coachman, our only claim to fame by Christine Jackson. Edwin Miller, son of William and Charlotte Miller was born in 1836. He was coachman to Queen Victoria for 40 years. Included is a photograph of him in his livery. Article covers the years 1836 - 1898 in the parish of Ringmer, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #5 March 1995, pgs 191-194

The Florance family by Frederick B Florance. Christopher Florance married Petronelle in 1686 at Pagham. This narrative traces their famity to the 20th century. Surnames mentioned: Read, Adames, Draper, and Hartley. Article covers the years 1686 - 1925 in the parish of Pagham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #7 September 1995, pgs 247-249

Brede emigrants by Andrew Barnes. A list of emigrants giving surname, christian name, some maiden names, number of children, and destination, date of departure. Surnames are: Warner, Philcox, Kedwell, Neves, Ward, Barnes, Henly and Selmes. Article covers the year 1838 in the parish of Brede, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #7 September 1995, pg 260

Thomas Ravensdale, Martyr by Kathleen Benny. Thomas Ravensdale married Margery Cake on 18 March 1554. He was burned at the stake for his religious views on 24 September 1556. His son John was baptized 1 November 1555 and buried 27 August 1563. Surname variants: Ravyndale, Reyvynsdale, Ravyndale, Ramsdale, Ransdale, Ravendale. Article covers the years 1337 - 1950 in the parishes of Rye and Lewes, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #7 September 1995, pgs 261-262

Philly's Sampler by Judy Sidgwick. Philly was baptized in 1823 at Ewhurst. Her parents are John Playford and Annie Goodsell. She married Spencer Bourner and had five children at Battle. Article covers the year 1841 in the parishes of Ewhurst and Battle, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #7 September 1995, pg 263

Rescuing historic documents by Eric C James. John Runnacles and Mary Pipe were married at Otley on 9 October 1888. They reared fifteen children at Bucklesham. Article covers the years 1878 - 1931 in the parishes of Otley and Bucklesham, Suffulk, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #7 September 1995, pgs 264-265

Is that you, Mr. Johnson? by Hedley Hunnisett. Alternate spellings of Hunnisett are: Hanosse, Hanozet, Hanizet, Hanysue, Henswysee, Heneseye, Anizet and Hanozet. Article covers the years 1370 - 1992 in the county of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #7 September 1995, pgs 266-267

Every son was a Henry by Norma Philbeam. Jesse Philbeam, son of Jesse White Philbeam was born about 1858. He married Julia Emily Lavender on 1 December 1879 at Warburton. They had nine children. Article covers the years 1858 - 1902 in the parish of Warburton, Cheshire, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #7 September 1995, pg 267

My Donnington ancestors in the 18th and 19th centuries by Reverend John Reynolds. A narrative history of the Fogden and Prior families including a family tree beginning with William Fogden and Dorothy Marks. Surnames include: Mears, Francis, Reynolds, Thompson, Randall, Cutfield, Woods and Aylwin. Article covers the years 1701 - 1923 in the parish of Donnington, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #8 December 1995, pgs 279-283

One hundred and eleven years by June Spong. A headstone gives a wealth of information. Surnames are: Bridger, Holden, Howe, Armfield, and Holden. Article covers the years 1834 - 1915 in the parish of Mitcham, Surrey, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #8 December 1995, pg 285

Holden versus Holder by Frank Leeson. Variants of the name Holden are: Holding, Holder, Holdens, Wolder, Walder, Holter, Older and Oulder. Article covers the years 1327 - 1931 in the country of England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #8 December 1995, pg 286

James William Pagden of Alfriston by Mrs Sue Ginman. James William Pagden was born in 1816 at Alfriston to Henry Pagden and Susannah Ade. He married Charlotte Pagden (a cousin) 25 September 1855, Augusta Winstanley on 7 July 1859, and Emma Tanner Sanger in 1866. Article covers the years 1580 - 1872 in the parish of Alfriston, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #8 December 1995, pgs 287-288

Desperately Seeking Barnes and Selmes by Mrs. Glenda Manwaring. James Barnes and Mary Brett raised nine children in Beckley. William was born about 1820 and married Caroline Selmes in 1841 at Beckley before the emigrated to Australia. They had five children. Surnames are: Lavis, Morrow, Wraight, Smith, Sheather, Baker, Barnes, Selmes and Chatterton. Article covers the years 1722 - 1901 in the parish of Beckley, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #8 December 1995, pg 290

The Kings of King's Hill cottage by Albet King. Thomas King married Mary Stoneham on 1 May 1781 at Burwash. They had 7 children. Surnames are: Bowles, Green, Relph, Gilbert, Pankhurst, Gean, Russell, Fairway, Hyland, Riglesford, Croft, Lusted, Siggs and Friend. Article covers the years 1781 - 1863 in the parishes of Burwash and Brightling, Sussex, England and Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 11 #8 December 1995, pg 291

Volume 12 (1996 - 1997)
Memoirs of my wife's grandfather by A B Warrick. Edward William Winton was born on 14 November 1829 at Lewes to Harry Winton and Adeline Langridge who were married 26 July 1826 at Bishopgate Church, London. Harry and Adeline had at least six children. Surnames included are: Balchin, Whitpane, and Bennett. Article covers the years 1652 - 1884 in the parishes of Lewes, Brighton, Sussex and Oldbury, Warwick, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #1 March 1996, pgs 7-8

A Forest Rovy blacksmith by Eric Byford. Edward Edwards was born 3 January 1868 at Holtye to Richard and Elizabeth Edwards. He married Esther Friend in 1892 and had six children. Article covers the years 1868 - 1911 in the parish of Forest - Row, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #1 March 1996, pgs 8-9

A sussex emigrant by Susan Luxford Bailey. Henry Luxford was born in 1824 at Northiam to William Luxford and Mary Cheeseman. He married Emily Green in 1848. They emigrated to Melbourne Australia. They ultimately had ten children. Article covers the years 1760 - 1995 in the parishes of Northiam, Sussex and High Halden, Kent, England and Melbourne, Echuca, Sale, and Stratford, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #1 March 1996, pgs 16-17

My Sussex ancestors by J A Beaden. A narrative history of John Smith gent of Northamptonshire and his descendants. Surnames include: Bryan, Heatley, Reeves, Pratt, Prescod, Short, and Apperley. Article covers the years 1700 - 1889 in the parishes of Graffham and Woolavington, Sussex and Paulersbury, Northampton, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #1 March 1996, pgs 31-34

The Burgesses of Brighton by Don Burgess. Henry Burgess was born in 1805. He married Elizabeth Parsons at St Nicholas' Church in Brighton 3 September 1828. They had four child who died early. Elizabeth died 7 October 1864. Henry married Eliza Lidbetter in October 1866. They had one child, Frank Walter Burgess born 29 August 1867. Frank married Mary Ann Paris in March 1893. Article covers the years 1805 - 1899 in the parishes of Brighton and Ringmer, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #1 March 1996, pgs 34-37

The Graham Family from Cumberland to Brighton and beyond by Mrs. Pat Graham. William Graham married Elizabeth Charman at St Nicholas Church in Brighton. They had ten children. Surnames included are: Williams, Young, Parsons, and Pelling. Article covers the years 1800 - 1872 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #2 June 1996, pgs 55-56

Thomas Weller, Potter of Brede, his Forebearers and descendants by Dr Raymond F. Walker. A narrative history of Thomas Weller resulting in a family tree beginning with William Weller 1744 - 1812 and Mary Ashdown 1750 - 1829. Surnames included are: Eldridge, Richardson, Rumens, David, Clark, Catt, Ransom, Carrick, Davis, Hammond, Bishopp, Heathfield, Warren, de la Noye (Delano) and Roosevelt. Article covers the years 1744 - 1890 in the parishes of Salehurst and Westfield, Sussex, England and the county of New York, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #2 June 1996, pgs 67-71

Registrars and enumerators by Miss Julie Cheesman. Edmund Harwood 1803 - 1883 lived in Sutton. He had two sons, Edwin born about 1831 was a journeyman shoemaker in Sutton in 1861, and William Neal born about 1842 was a shoekeeper and bootmaker in Sutton. Article covers the years 1803 - 1905 in the parish of Sutton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #3 September 1996, pg 96

In search of Caroline Putland by Mrs S Connolly. Caroline Putnam, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Putland was baptized 16 November 1828. She married Robert Algar in 1848, George Meade 1858 and George Head in 1871. She had a daughter, Elizaber Mead, and a son George William Meade. Article covers the years 1828 - 1902 in the parishes of Eastbourne and Willingdon, Sussex and Chatham, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #3 September 1996, pg 98

Who was Gouter Martlew? by Joan Jeffrey. Gouter Martlew married Elizabeth Betterworth at Boxgrove in 1723. The author thinks that all Sussex Martlew are descend from this couple. Article covers the years 1723 - 1940 in the parish of Boxgrove, Sussex, and England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #3 September 1996, pgs 113-114

Thomas Weller, Potter of Brede, his for bears and descendants part two - the Wellers in Brede by Dr. Raymond F. Walker. A narrative history of Thomas Weller and his wives, Mary Rumens Richardson and Charlotte Austen and their descendants. A family tree is given for each family. Surnames include: Barnes, Smith, Noakes, Croft, Furmenger, Milham, Woodruff, Burges, Berry, Estep, Teach, Helliger and Newman. Article covers the years 1777 - 1877 in the parish of Brede, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #3 September 1996, pgs 114-118

Not alone in Ontario! by Brenda Ruffett. A narrative describing how family connections were made to link the family of Thomas Hollebon. A family tree is given beginning with Thomas Hollebon and Elizabeth married 1581 at E. Blackington. Surnames are: Lewes, Wickerson, Treape, Webb, Dulvey, Catt, Rushbridge, Harriott, Cruse, Hobbs, and Wenham. Article covers the years 1581 - 1951 in the parishes of Cuckfield, East bourne, East Blackington, Seaford, Hurstperpoint, Westham, Willingdon, and Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #4 December 1996, pgs 127-128

Mary Rumens Richardson by L.C. Rumens. Mary Rumens Richardson, daughter of Sarah Rumens and Henry Richardson, was born 9 Sept 1793, and married Henry Furmenger on 10 November 1813. They had 12 children. Article covers the years 1794 - 1861 in the parish of Brede, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #4 December 1996, pg 133

Mary Rumens Richardson by Mrs E M Fitzjames. Mary Rumens Richardson was born 1793, daughter of Thomas Rumens and Penelope. She married Henry Furminger and had a large family. Article covers the years 1742 - 1871 in the parish of Brede, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #4 December 1996, pgs 133-134

An early 'census' of Poling by Frank Leeson. Two lists - one of "children to be catychised", the other "A note of all the communicants" make up a census for Poling in 1606. Article covers the years 1524 - 1652 in the parish of Poling, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #4 December 1996, pg 140

A family letter by Mrs Jeanne Waugh. George Francis Walker was born about 1816 at Brighton. He emigrated to Australia in 1839 and New South Wales in 1847. He married Rebecca Lucy Fitzpatrick in 1842. They had nine children. The letter gives family information from England. Surnames are: Parsons, Stuckard, Woolcott and Lawrence. Article covers the years 1816 - 1911 in the county of New South Wales, Australia and the parishes of East bourne and Croyden, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #4 December 1996, pgs 144-145

Teggeherugge and Teghe - a surname origin by Graham Crossingham Gower. Variations of the surname Teggeherugge are: Teghe, Teg, Tegge, Teegue, Teag, Theghe, Tedge, Tegh, Teague, Tickeridge, de Theghegheregge, atte Teghe and le Teghe. Author traces the surname. Ann Teague married Henry Short in 1815 at Brighton. Article covers the years 1327 - 1707 in the parishes of Brighton, West Hoathly, Lindfield, Hartfield, Guestling, Hastings, Ditchling, and Chailey, Sussex, Brockham, Betchworth, and Oxted, Surrey, and Cowden, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #4 December 1996, pgs 146-148

Thomas Weller, potter of Brede, his forebears and descendants part three - The Wellers in Ohio by Dr Raymond F. Walker. Thomas Weller and his family arrived in NY in 1828. This article traces his movement to Ohio, land purchases, and his descendants. Surnames are: Estep, Teach, Helliger, and Newman. Article covers the years 1828 - 1933 in the parish of Sandusky, Oltio and Erie, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #4 December 1996, pgs 155-158

The gentlemen in scarlet: 1881 census of the Royal Chelsea Hospital by AVC Roberts. A brief history of the Royal Chelsea Hospital. Includes a list of Sussex in-pensioners giving name, age, marital status and former residence. Article covers the years 1618 - 1881 in the county of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #5 March 1997, pgs 163-167

Isaac Vennes by Dr Alan M Beattie. Variations of the surname Vennes are: Veness, Venes, Venice, Venes and Venness. James Veins married Ann Burrill in Sandhurst 18 September 1615. They had five sons. This is a narrative of their descendants including three family trees. Surnames include: Olley, Pelham, Hunt, Page, Ifield, Austen, Butler, Brook, Coleman, Pocock, Stace, Maggridge, Russell, Grant, Durrant, Smith, Hudson, Rigelsford, Baldock, Booker. Article covers the years 1615 - 1928 in the parishes of Sandhurst, Gaestling, Brightling, Battle, and Dallington, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #5 March 1997, pgs 168-175

Thomas Weller, potter of Brede, his forebears and descendants by Dr. Raymond F. Walker: Part four - the Wellers in Ohio Continuation. James Weller emigrated to Ohio with his third wife, Eleanor Furminger in 1836. William Weller (James brother) emigrated with his wife Sarah and son William and sister Harriett [ 1828 ]. A narrative description derived from census records, William's personal inventory at the time of his death and excepts from letters. Article covers the years 1836 - 1859 in the parish of Marysville, Union, Ohio, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #5 March 1997, pgs 182-184

How chance played a big part by Mrs Tricia King. Samuel Brazier and Ann Stanbridge were married 5 June 1805 at Worth. The author traced their ancesty and visited homesites. Surnames include: Chaloner, More, Attree, Altmore, and Godman. Article covers the years 1296 - 1805 in the parishes of Lindfield and Wivelsfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #5 March 1997, pgs 185-186

William Mackenzie c/1758 - 1840 by Ronald F Newman. William Mackenzie married first Christian who died 1822 and second Anne. William died 4 June 1840. He had one son with Anne, Robert Seaforth who died 15 June 1840 in Bombay. Article covers the years 1758 - 1840 in the parish of Burwash, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #5 March 1997, pgs 187-188

Is there anyone there? by Tony Holkham. George Holkham married Mary Ann Archer in 1822 at Aldwick. They had at least 3 children. Surnames include: Heather, Allen, Prior, and Kent. Article covers the years 1822 - 1923 in the parish of Aldwick, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #5 March 1997, pgs 189-190

Isaac Hammond and the Steyning riot of 1835 by Kevin Hammond. Isaac Hammond was born in 1787 and married Tabitha Connock at Preston Plucknett in Somerset. Description of events leading to the Steyning riot in 1835. Article covers the years 1729 - 1835 in the parish of Steyning, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #5 March 1997, pgs 193-194

The Pagdens and Frog Firle by Sue Ginmann. Henry Pagden married Susannah Ade at Seaford in 1810. They occupied Frog Firle from 1816 - 1860. Article covers the years 1288 - 1848 in the parish of Alfriston, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #6 June 1997, pgs 211-212

Premarital pregnancy by Dr. Michael Saxby. James Saxby married Mary Butcher 27 June 1841 at Rye. Samuel Saxby married Sarah Neeves 25 January 1819 at Catsfield. Samuel Saxby married Elizabeth Filmer 14 December 1789 at Catsfield. John Saxby married Susannah Dennis 20 February 1736/7. Article covers the years 1736 - 1841 in the parishes of Rye and Catsfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #6 June 1997, pg 217

Extract from Sompting, St Mary's burial register sent by Brian Hamilton-Cave. James Hampton was buried 3 August 1888 78 years of age. Notation in margin of register states that two parishioners alleged that his true name was William Yeates from Pagham. Article covers the year 1888 in the parish of Sompting, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #6 June 1997, pg 217

I was born in St. Leonards-on-Sea by Peter D Shearan. Author traces his family to learn how his parents met. Thomas Mitchell and Elizabeth Horns by's daughter Jane who married Thomas Coules in 1771 at Broadwater. Wilfrid Thomas Shearan married Edna Jessie May Martin. Article covers the years 1744 - 1881 in the parishes of Broadwater and Worthing, Sussex, Hawkhurst, Kent and Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #6 June 1997, pgs 231-232

Thomas Weller, potter of Brede his forebears and descendants part five - the Wellers in Ohio continued Edward Weller by Dr. Raymond F. Weller. Thomas Weller's son Edward was born 12 December 1808 in Brede and married Philadelphia Burgess in June 1827. They emigrated to the United States to Ohio. This is a narrative history of his life and family. Article covers the years 1808 - 1933 in the parishes of Brede, Sussex, England and Millcreek and Marysville, Union, Ohio, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #6 June 1997, pgs 236-239

The Hudson Family of Hartfield by Eric C Byford. James and Lizzie Hudson had six children. This is a narrative history of their son Alfred James born 5 December 1901 at Hardfied. He married Elsie Cripps. They had one son, Oliver. Article covers the years 1901 - 1989 in the parish of Hartfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #7 September 1997, pgs 247-248

The Pagden family - tailors of Burwash. Part 1 by Sue Ginman. Henry Pagden married Emma Weston 22 June 1839. They had seven children. Article covers the years 1809 - 1839 in the parish of Burwash, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #7 September 1997, pg 249

Pattenden/Prevett connections by Karen Taylor. Samuel Pattendon married Elizabeth Waggone in 1713. They had ten children. A family tree is given. Surnames included are: Godley and Prevett. Article covers the years 1694 - 1955 in the parish of East Grinstead, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #7 September 1997, pg 250

Sussex boys apprenticed at Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey by Ronald F. Newman. A list giving apprentice's name, father, residence, type and length of apprenticeship, conditions and date. Surnames are Lane, Grumbridge, Delves, Harme, Hutchest, Gough, Butterlys, Harte, King, Bowrer, Lee, Sandham, Shotter, Wood and Scatlife. Article covers the years 1581 - 1694 in the county of Sussex and in the parish of Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #7 September 1997, pg 263

A smart constable by Mrs. P G Lowe. Alfred William Ayling married Amelia Ann Read. They had two sons, Alfred and Archibald Victor. Includes is a photograph of Alfred William Ayling in uniform. No date. Article covers the years 1871 - 1946 in the parish of Preston, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #7 September 1997, pg 271

Try a bit of lateral thinking by Don Burgess. James Pockney married first Mercy Marchant on 30 May 1830. They had at least four children. He married second Mary Edwards on 13 August 1843. Article covers the years 1830 - 1881 in the parishes of Patcham, Brighton, and Hore, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #7 September 1997, pg 274

Thomas Weller, potter of Brede, his forebears and descendants part six - the Wellers in Ohio continued: Enoch Weller by Dr Raymond F. Weller. Enoch Weller married Sophia Milham 26 May 1827 in Brede just before they emigrated to the USA to Ohio. They had six children. Article covers the years 1827 - 1960 in the parishes of Bath and Lima, Allen, Ohio, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 12 #7 September 1997, pgs 274-278

Thomas Weller, potter of Brede, his forebears and descendants part seven - the Wellers in Ohio continued by Dr Raymond F Weller. Aaron Weller was born in Brede 12 January 1815, and died 10 November 1896 near Lumberton, Clinton County, Ohio. He married Effa Woodruff in Perry County, Ohio on 10 December 1833. They had four sons. Article covers the years 1815 - 1915 in the parishes of Lumberton and Liberty, Clinton, Ohio, United States. Article in the Sussex Historian Volume 12 #8 December 1997, pgs 295-298

Volume 14 (2000 - 2001)
Florances of England and Australia by Sandra Florance. James Florance married Charlotte Dally of Chichester. They had ten children. One child, William, emigrated to Australia in 1851. His wife and sixteen children followed. Article covers the years 1770 - 1982 in the parish of Chichester, Sussex, England and in the county of Victoria, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #1 March 2000, pgs 12-13

"Killed by the horns of a cow" by Lieutenant Colonel R L C Tamplin. Thomas Roff Tamplin, son of Nicholas and Philadelphia Tamplin was born in 1787 at Brighton. He married Elizabeth Webber in 1817 and they had three children. Thomas was killed on 29 December 1829. Article covers the years 1787 - 1921 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #1 March 2000, pg 14

Calling all Berchards/Birchards by Miss K Boxall. James Berchard married Lucy Emma Ashdown in 1849. His brother Richard married Elizabeth Pilcher in 1852. The author has provided two family trees. Surnames are: Carpenter, Pooley, Thomas, Sheen, and Rose. Article covers the years 1827 - 1919 in the parishes of London, Middlesex, Lewisham and Greenwich, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #1 March 2000, pgs 25-26

Lord Nelson's relatives in Sussex. A narrative history of William Nelson 1757 - 1835 (brother of Lord Nelson) and his family. Included is a family tree. Surnames are: Bolton, Hamilton, Matcham, Thompson, Blanckley, Moore, and Ward. Article covers the years 1752 - 1878 in the parish of Broadwater, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #1 March 2000, pgs 28-33

Children from Sussex Unions sent to Canada between 1886 - 1925. A list extracted from a film in the national archives of Canada in Ottowa showing name age, year, to whom the child was sent and Sussex residence. Article covers the years 1886 - 1925 in various places of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #2 June 2000, pgs 70-74

Old Hawkenbury by P B Evershed. A narrative of the village Hawkenbury, illustrated on the cover of this issue with a photograph of Amous Crouch 1859 - 1937 who tolled the bell at the Chapel of Ease, parish of Frant. Article covers the years 1555 - 1937 in the parish of Frant, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #3 September 2000, pgs 79-80

The Brede pottery by L C Rumens. Henry Richardson married Sarah Rumens in 1794. Alternate spellings of Rumens are; Rummins and Rumans. Edward Rumen was drafted into the military in 1809, but ran away and disappeared until 1814 changing his name to Miller. He was transported to Australia for 7 years for stealing two turkeys. He became a policeman in New South Wales. Article covers the years 1794 - 1840 in the parish of Brede, Sussex, England and in the county of New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #3 September 2000, pg 81

Where did grandfather Marchant come from? by D T Marchant. Thomas Charles Marchant (1887 - 197?) married Emily Holman (1886 - 196?) 6 June 1908. Narrative tells of other family members. Article covers the years 1851 - 1989 in the parish of Ardingly, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #3 September 2000, pgs 87-88

The Chittendens of Herstmonceux by Barbara Sanders. Richard son of Richard Chittenden and Hannah Hoad was born in 1799 in Herstmonceux and married Sarah about 1817. Richard and Sarah had seven children. Article covers the years 1789 - 1851 in the parish of Herstmonceux, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #3 September 2000, pgs 111-112

Finding a Steyning family by T J Betterton. Edward Read Holmes was baptized at Steyning on 27 December 1799. He married Jane Woodward of Stanley Derbyshire on 18 February 1835 and they had eight children. Article covers the years 1799 - 1891 in the parish of Steyning, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #3 September 2000, pgs 112-113

Ephraim Edwards: A kentish man in the American Civil War by Colonel G F Edwards. Ephraim Edwards son of Elisha Edwards and Sabrina Damper was born 21 November 1843. The family emigrated to Ohio in 1847. Ephraim volunteered to the 49th Regiment Ohio Infantry. He married Lucinda Huff 23 February 1864. They had nine children. Lucinda died 1904, Ephraim married second Arabella Wilkerson Wilkerson Weakley in 1905. A photograph of Ephraim is on the cover of this issue. Article covers the years 1799 - 1919 in the parishes of Turnbridge and Wells, Kent, England and Findlay, Hancock, Ohio, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pgs 119-120

The surname Gillham by Gerald Peacock. Anne Gilham married Jonathan Hannam on 29 August 1733. Mary Gilham married a Polhill from from Burwash on 6 October 1687. Joan Gilham daughter of Philip Gilham of Lewes married Gargany Archer on 15 November 1599. Article covers the years 1592 - 1733 in the parishes of Lewes, Worth, Westham, and Burwash, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pg 121

The professional rubler by Mrs Gillian Poland. A narrative description of the author's search for information about Frederick Turner who married Amelia Humphrey in 1850 at Brighton, St Nicholas. Article covers the years 1837 - 1881 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pgs 122-123

The first year: my first twelve months of family research by Phil Stanbridge. The authors research into his family history beginning with Albert Stanbridge and Sarah Anne married in 1860 at Worth. Article covers the years 1575 - 1904 in the parishes of Worth and Horsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pgs 124-125

Tales of the Ted Tribe, No.1: Vice Admiral Sir Thomas Teddman by Ted Tedman. Thomas Teddman was the son of Thomas Ted Teddman of a family of ship owners. Sir Thomas Teddman died in May 1668. Article covers the years 1653 - 1668 in the parish of Dover, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pg 128

An interesting and helpful will by Joan Jeffery. George Martlew was born in Oving, Sussex in 1843 to Mark and Eliza Martlew. He married Eliza Bridger in Portsea in 1868. They had two sons. After Eliza's death in 1898 he married Florence Griffiths in 1899 in Wales. This narrative describes his naval service and information on his descendants. Surnames included are: Clack, Freemantle, and Zebger. Article covers the years 1843 - 1952 in the parish of Oving, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pgs 129-130

Mitchell trails and trials by Barbara Sanders. Walter Henry Bedwell married Annie Elizabeth Mitchell at Norwood (Croyden) Surrey in 1878. He married her sister Charlotte at Putney in 1897. Walter died in 1898. Article covers the years 1851 - 1891 in the parishes of Norwood and Putney, Surrey, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pg 135

A Sussex Seaman by R L Brown. George Wood (1823 - 1874) married Martha Jane Staves (1833 - ) and they had six children. The oldest child was Elizabeth (1856 - ) married George Brown from Dover. Article covers the years 1823 - 1923 in the parishes of Rye and Playden, Sussex and Dover, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pg 139

Henry Weller of Worth and Ified, Sussex (1842 - 1903) by Michael Weller. A narrative history of the descendants of James Weller (1772 - 1852) and Ann Chatfield (1783 - 1858) including a family tree. Surnames included are: Burstow, Goreing, Buckman, Davis, White, Williams, Simmons, Langridge, Holder and Hammond. Article covers the years 1772 - 1963 in the parishes of Horsham, Worth, Ardingly, Horley, and Rusper, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pgs 145-149

Coaching ancestors by Brian Cutler. Nathan Boxell married Kezia Naomi Blake on 13 October 1856 at Brighthelmstone Registry office. Nathan's father was John Boxell a stage coachman. This article discusses coachman as an occupation. Article covers the years 1832 - 1894 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pgs 150-151

Disreputable ancestors by Miss Rosie Ansell. Phoebe Pratt married first Benjamin Hendley in October 1852 at Rotherfield. She married second Peter Hendley, Benjamin's brother, in 1882. This narrative discusses the families of both brothers. Article covers the years 1852 - 1882 in the parish of Rotherfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #4 December 2000, pgs 152-154

The mystery of Thomas Pattenden's will by Mrs Karen Pattenden Tayler. Thomas Pattenden wrote his will in 1916 in East Grimstead, Sussex naming his son-in-law Sidney Herbert Simmons and his niece Sarah Pattenton executors. The family is discussed in this narrative. Article covers the year 1832 in the parish of East Grinstead, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #5 March 2001, pgs 168-169

Oh dear, what have I let myself in for? by Trevor Hanson. New editor of this publication shares a photograph on the cover of this issue of his great-great-grandfather William Garrett Randall-no dates. Article covers the years 1986 - 1998 in the county of Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #5 March 2001, pg 169

Millennium Milestone by Mrs Pat Rocks. Henry Lewer was born in Lewes in 1785. He married Elizabeth and they had two daughters. This article is a narrative description of the descendants. Surnames include: Bennett, Pearson, Collins, Lillywhite, Hollett, Button, Lidbetter and Packham. Article covers the years 1785 - 1991 in the parishes of Brighton, Lewes, and Hove, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #5 March 2001, pgs 179-181

Grave matters by Graham Linter. A list of Sussex strays buried in different cemeteries in London and Sussex. Gives name, age, date of death/burial, place of death, and sometimes relationship. Article covers the years 1845 - 1886 in the parishes of London, Middlesex, Broadwater, Guildford, Hove, Brighton, and Little Hampton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #5 March 2001, pgs 188-191

The quest for the lost Venesses by Joyce Matthews. John Venis married Sarah Goodale at Dalington in 1753. The author gives a narrative of her search. Surnames include: Brooker/Booker, Burgess, Beatie, Martin, Christmas, and Noakes. Article covers the years 1645 - 1914 in the parishes of Buxstead, Fleming, Dallington, Ashburnham, and Mountfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #5 March 2001, pgs 191-193

Flickering Flames: the Morris martyrs of Lewes by Susan Morris Haines. Margery Morris and her son James were burned at the stake in 1557 for opposing the Catholic Church. Margery was the Widow of John Morris. James had nine children. A narrative of some of their descendants. Article covers the years 1551 - 1932 in the parishes of Lewes and Heathfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #6 June 2001, pgs 202-204

Portrail gallery submitted by Karen Pattenden Tayler. A wedding photograph with "Patlendens" written on the reverse found by a DeSolla relative whose grandmother was Daisy DeSolla daughter of Abraham DeSolla (1851 - 1911) and Mary Ann Pattenden (1852 - 1934). Article covers the years 1851 - 1934. No places mentioned. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #6 June 2001, pg 205

An unfortunate family by R W Gillett. James Pelling married Emma Parsons at Hellingly in 1835. They had four children: Elizabeth (Emma or Emily), died 1836, James born 1836, Emma 1839 and Patience 1841. Mother died October 1841. Father died June 1843. Living children raised in the workhouse of Hellingly Parish. Article covers the years 1835 - 1881 in the parish of Hellingly, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #6 June 2001, pgs 208-209

What's in a name? by Joan Angus. Edward Luck and his wife Mary moved to Pennybridge in 1723 with their children: Thomas 11, twins Edward and Mary 10, John 6, and Richard 3. Article covers the years 1524 - 1772 in the parishes of Wadhurst and Lamberhurst, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #6 June 2001, pgs 211-213

The suicide of Edwin Mann by Pauline Mann. Edwin Mann married Mary Ann Need in Cowleigh, Worchestershire on 12 November 1876. Edwin married Emily Savage in Hulme, Manchester on 22 November 1833. Mary Ann had one child Lilian Emily Beatrice. Emily had four children (unnamed). Edwin committed suicide on 21 June 1891 at Brighton. Article covers the years 1854 - 1891 in the parishes of Brighton, Sussex, Hulme, Lancashire, and Cowleigh, Worcester, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #6 June 2001, pgs 230-231

Thomas Watts of Chichester by Alexander E Sutton. A narrative of the search for a connection to Dr Isaac Watts. Thomas Watts (a brother to Isaac) married Sarah Parslow in Yateley, Hampshire on 10 October 1699. Surnames include: Kilminster, Taunton, Chaldecott, Skinner, Scott, Wall, and Russell. Article covers the years 1679 - 1818 in the parishes of Bristol, Gloucester, Southampton, Hampshire, Chichester, Sussex, and Taunton, Somerset, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #7 September 2001, pgs 250-253

An outline history of Woolborough manor by Michael J Burchall. The narrative history of Woolborough manor in the parish of Worth. Two pedigrees are given: Pedigree of Foxley, Uvedale, and Sydney and Pedigree of Bowyer and Hendley. Surnames are: Hampden, Troyles, Dingley, Gavell, Vaux, Luxford, Goring, Whitfield, Losely and Clarke. Article covers the years 947 - 1684 in the parish of Worth, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #7 September 2001, pgs 254-262

Parish children at Hellingly by David Packham. Vestry minutes give a list of children put out to apprentice to locals: The list gives name of child, person to be responsible, amount to be paid to overseer. Some ages and parents given in footnotes. Article covers the years 1798 - 1811 in the parish of Hellingly, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #7 September 2001, pgs 266-268

Alfred's life on the ocean wave by Linda Aukett Monk. Alfred Aucock was born 15 April 1842 in Alfriston to George Aucock and Mary Ann Wheeler. Alternate spellings of the surname are: Auckit, Alcock, Aucot, Awcock, Aucut, and Wawcott. A narrative of the wreck of the Orpheus on Manukua Bar, New Zealand. Article covers the years 1842 - 1866 in the parishes of Alfriston, Sussex, England, and Manukua Bay, New Zealand. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #7 September 2001, pgs 275-283

Portrait gallery by Mrs Pat Paradine. Photograph of David Wratten, on his 90th birthday. He was born at Herstmonceux on 3 November 1791. He was a cooper in Hailsham. Article covers the years 1791 - [1881] in the parishes of Herstmonceux and Hailsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #7 September 2001, pg 287

A spooky story by Dr Gordon M Lickfold. Ebenezer Lickford was born about 1841 to James Lickford and Hannah Holland. He married Grace Brewer 1862 at Marylebone. They had four children who died at birth and Grace died at birth of fourth child in 1869. In March 1871, he married Amy Brewis. They had five children who lived to adulthood. Amy died in 1883 in London. Article covers the years 1815 - 1913 in the parishes of London and Marylebone, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #7 September 2001, pgs 288-289

Never give up on brick walls by Sandra Shelly. A narrative of the author's search for her husband's family. William Shelly married Alice Dann in 1919 in Eastbourne, Family surnames are Lavender, Smith, Fox, Gurr and Sturt. Article covers the years 1864 - 1925 in the parish of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #7 September 2001, pgs 290-292

Picture Gallery by Linda Abbott. Photograph of Albert Brooks born 28 April 1864 in Beddingham, son of Thomas and Harriet Stapley Brooks. He married Emma Eliza King 24 November 1888 at Uxbridge Moor. They had twelve children. Article covers the years 1864 - 1933 in the parishes of Beddingham, Sussex, and Uxbridge, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #8 December 2001, pg 322

The Blasts and Fenners of Crawley by Michael J Burchall. A narrative of the families of Blast and Fenner. John Blast was born about 1355 son of Thomas Blast. Thomas and Elizabeth Fenner's son John died 1513. Surnames mentioned are: Danyell, Clerole, Hall, Thwaytes, Woodye, Culpepper, Shorter and Shurley. Article covers the years 1353 - 1611 in the parishes of Slaugham, Cuckfield, Crawley, and Worth, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #8 December 2001, pgs 323-327

Black Sheep of the family by David Steer. Daniel Steer was baptized 9 March 1817 in Petworth, son of James Steer and Ann Rapson. He married Jane Norris in Petsworth 24 July 1844. Daniel and his father run a fowl of the law. Daniel died in Milbank Prison in London 28 April 1848. Article covers the years 1817 - 1844 in the parish of Petworth, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 14 #8 December 2001, pgs 334-335

Volume 15 (2002 - 2003)
Lavenders of Sussex by Helen Bultitude. Elizabeth Sarah Lavender daughter of Stephen Lavender and Sarah Ruth Duke, at Hastings in 1866. She married Alexander Richard Davey on 13 October 1891 at Coloba, Bombay India. They had two children before she died on 30 April 1895 at Dum Dum, Calcutta, India. A narrative of the author's search for Lavenders. Surnames are: Cooper, Hopper, Bryant, Bird, Tolhurst, Peters. Article covers the years 1610 - 1896 in the parishes of Brede, Udimore, Warbleton, Westfield, Ore, Sussex, England, Colaba, Bombay, and Dum Dum, Calcutta, India. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #1 March 2002, pgs 6-9

Who is doing what? by Chris Tomsett. Charles Tomsett was born to Thomas Tomsett and Harriet Penfold in 1870 at Henfield. A photograph is given showing Charles the only one one identified. He married Hannah Turle from Steyling in 1895. Surnames are: Bacon and Knight. Article covers the years 1528 - 1959 in the parishes of Henfield and Worthing, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #1 March 2002, pgs 27-28

The end of the Hogflesh line by Brian Birchfield. The author gives a narrative tree of the descendants of John Hogsflesh and Anne Hermitage who married 5 May 1715 at Upper Breeding. Surnames are: Findlay, Jupp, Churchyard, Woodgate, Taylor, Charman, Fry, Wales, Frost, Cooper, Vincent, Weller, Sibdige, and Agate. Article covers the years 1685 - 2001 in the parishes of Upper Breeding, Shoreham, Warnham, Sussex, and Capel, Surrey, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #1 March 2002, pgs 28-29

Lopdell/Lobdell family progress by Jared Lobdell. Ongoing research of the Lopdell family. John Lopdell married Margery Mynge on 27 June 1565. They had at least eight children. Surnames are: Pierce, Lasher, Hobden, Thunder, Michell, Grawnt, Peays, Broke, Crut leigh, Quicke, Buckingshire, McNelly, Fennell, Mott, Elphicke, Worden, Plumer, May, Moreton, Terry, Burt, Leavitt, and Bosworth. Article covers the years 1430 - 1977 in the parish of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #1 March 2002, pgs 42-51

A convict's story by Brenda Joyce. Anthony Arnell was baptized on 8 December 1805 in Selsey, son of Francis Arnell and Ann Lambreth. He was transported to Australia in 1837. He died in 1849. Article covers the years 1805 - 1849 in the parishes of Selsey, Sussex, England, and Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #2 June 2002, pgs 60-62

Thomas Weller, potter of Brede: his forbears and descendants revisited - part 1 by Dr. Raymond F. Walker. Clarification of some material presented in earlier article, but no new information. To be continued. Article covers the years 1744 - 1848 in the parish of Brede, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #2 June 2002, pgs 66-73

Picture Gallery [by Maurice F. Reid]. A photograph of Mary Marie Latter taken ca 1890. She was born 12 November 1868 in Westbourne to Thomas and Mary Latter. Thomas married first Selina Goff in 1841. They had eight children before Selina died in 1862. Thomas married second Mary Bone Flood in 1868. Mary married James Hopkins in 1893. They had six children. Article covers the years 1813 - 1900 in the parishes of Westbourne, Sussex, and Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #2 June 2002, pg 77

A Sussex connection by Terence Chapman. Thomas Tipper was baptized at Harting in 1794 a son of Thomas Tipper and Mary Reed. Thomas and Mary had nine children. Surnames are: Wilson, Remnat, Steer, Curtis, Harden, Castleman, and Chapman. Article covers the years 1816 - 1919 in the parish of Selham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #2 June 2002, pgs 79-81

Brothers and Friends by Ken Jackson. Three John Snashalls married Elizabeths. The author used mainly Quaker Records to sort them out. Surnames are: Shaw, Bradford, Verrill, Barber, Steel, Hammond and Ridley. Included is a list of Sussex people among the first purchasers of Pennsylvania giving name, English residence, occupation, sale date, # of acres and payment. Article covers the years 1518 - 1980 in the parishes of Chiltington, Keymer, Hurstpierpont, Sussex, England, and Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #2 June 2002, pgs 81-85

Thomas Weller, potter of Brede: his forebears and descendants revisited - part 2 by Raymond F. Walker. Further research into the children of Thomas Weller and his wives, Mary Rumens and Charloote Austen. Mary had nine or ten, Charlotte had six or more. Surnames are: Ransom, Bray, Teach and Selmes. Article covers the years 1806 - 1895 in the parishes of Brede and Ore, Sussex, England, Lima, Allen, Wayne, Champaign, and Sandusky, Erie, Ohio, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #3 September 2002, pgs 103-111

Picture gallery submitted by Robin Brand. Portrait of Charlotte Brand and her son Albert Edward Brand taken around 1899. Albert was born in Hove on 1 May 1895, the youngest of nine sons born to Charlotte and James Brand. Article covers the years 1895 - 1901 in the parish of Hove, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #3 September 2002, pg 123

Marriage by license by Richard Collins. A listing of "out of parish" licenses gives names of bride and groom, residence, marriage venue and date. Article covers the years 1683 - 1833 in the parish of Lewes, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #3 September 2002, pgs 124-125

Sergeant and 'sir': men of property by Sue Reid. James Henry Mills was born at Northumberland in 1806. He married Caroline Dumbrell on 18 July 1831 at Brighton. They had seven daughters, three of which went to Australia; Clara; Eliza and Fanny. Surnames are Merrified, Duncan, Kidd, Wharton, and Barnes. Article covers the years 1776 - 1894 in the parishes of Brighton, Sussex, England, and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #3 September 2002, pgs 125-129

Bridging the gap - almost by Paul Collins. John Collins married Mary Wimble in Bexhill on 8 December 1785. Mary was baptized in Crowhurt in 1731 daughter of Joseph Wimble and Elizabeth Edmunds. The author found seven William Wimbles as possible fathers for Elizabeth with no definite conclusions. Surnames mentioned are: Memphim, Walcot, Aynscombe, Longley, Daw, and Friend. Article covers the years 1683 - 1782 in the parishes of Bexhill, Crowhurst, and Hastings, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #3 September 2002, pgs 134-137

'Oh Mercy Jane' by Phyllis M French Dyson. Jessie Southouse died in January 1958 at age 76. His wife Elizabeth Jane Barden was born 1881 to William Barden and Martha Brine at Winfrith. She died at Eastbourne in 1959. Surnames are: French and Shuff. Article covers the years 1881 - 1959 in the parishes of Winfrith, Dorset, Wartling, and Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #3 September 2002, pgs 140-141

Number 27 by Don Wooton. Isaac Edward Veness was born 31 July 1888 in Rodwick to Frederick Veness Jr and Ann Weller. Isaac married Beatrice Phillipson at Paddington on 23 June 1910. They had six children Isaac died in 1965. Article covers the years 1777 - 1965 in the parish of Randwick, New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #4 December 2002, pgs 148-150

A Cother lifestory by Patricia L Bragg. John William Giles Loder Cother was born on 18 November 1849 in Stepney to Giles Loder Cother and Emily Davies Hartnoll. John married Ada Henrietta Stow on 20 April 1875 at Hadlow. Ada died 22 April 1901 and John died 2 July 1908. Article covers the years 1849 - 1908 in the parishes of Stepney, Tottenham, Middlesex, Hadlow, Kent, and Ifield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #4 December 2002, pgs 152-153

A step back in time by Joy Marten. George Stubbs was born 25 June 1834. He married Emily Willard 1 July 1876 in Islington. They had eight children. Both died in 1926. Article covers the years 1854 - 1926 in the parish of Hunston, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #4 December 2002, pgs 154-156

Adsett antecedents by Roy Adsett. Three photographs illustrate this article. The first is of Frank Adsett on his 88th birthday, 21 April 1940 at Three Bridges. The second is of four generations showing George Adsett 1831 - 1913, his son George 1855 - 1940, his grandson George John 1884 - 1963 and his great-grandson Albert George 1908 - 1974. Third photo is dark, but Charles Bullen is identified. Article covers the years 1803 - 1974 in the parishes of Little Hampton and Storrington, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #4 December 2002, pgs 188-189

John Towner of Bishopstone by Reg Towner. John Towner married Mary about 1744. They had eight children between 1744 and 1765. John was the parish clerk and sexton for 42 years. He died in 1794. Article covers the years 1742 - 1794 in the parish of Bishopstone, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #5 March 2003, pgs 195-201

Picture gallery submitted by Roy Adsett. A photograph of the Crawley Town Band after they won the 1913 Southern Counties Championship. None of the people are identified. Article covers the year 1913 in the parish of Crawley, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #5 March 2003, pg 217

The family scandal by Julie Mitchell. Ethel Violet Angelo Holmes was born 15 February 1881 to Margarett Holmes at Brighton. She was married in 1906 to Henry Richard Mitchell in Lambeth. Margaret Holmes married Henry Thomas Packham in London in 1890. A portrait of Ethel Violet is included. Article covers the years 1864 - 1906 in the parishes of Brighton, Horsham, Sussex, Lambeth, and Fulham, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #5 March 2003, pgs 222-223

The Sussex Thayers by Jill Salt. Alternate spellings of the name Thayer are Thaier, Thair, Thear, and Thayre. A narrative of the descendants of George Thare and Jane Holden married 13 April 1773 in Kirdford. Surnames are: Bird, Brightwell, Boxall, Houndsome, Sternp. A photograph on the cover of Rosina Thayer Bird and her two youngest children illustrate the article. Article covers the years 1773 - 1944 in the parishes of Petworth, Essex, Folkestone, and Lyminge, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #6 June 2003, pgs 244-245

Tragedy at Laughton by Audrey Brinsford. Thomas and Kezia Barber had six children. This article is about Amos 1820 - 1885 and John 1830 - 1885. Article covers the years 1821 - 1885 in the parishes of Laughton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #6 June 2003, pgs 256-259

A Henfield 'Die-Hard' by Robert A Holder. Daniel Caplin was christened 7 May 1786, son of John and Mary Caplin of Woodmancote. Daniel married Ann Holder 7 July 1813 at Woodmancote. Daniel was buried at Henfield on 12 Oct 1828. Ann was buried 5 March 1847 at Henfield. Article covers the years 1786 - 1847 in the parishes of Woodmancote, Chichester, Henfield, Sussex, England, and Alubra, France. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #6 June 2003, pgs 259-261

A tangled web by Rosie Ansell. Phoebe Ann Best, daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth Best was baptized 6 April 1798 at Horsted Keynes. Ahe married John Cosstick in Seaford in April 1818. A narrative of tangled relationships. Surnames are: Cox, Nye, Ansell, Burtenshaw, Botting, Norman, and Hobden. Article covers the years 1790 - 1883 in the parish of Horsted Keynes, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #6 June 2003, pgs 267-269

Relatives in high places by Roger Sutton. David William Sutton and Florence Mary Hainsworth were married 26 December 1908 in Dartford, Kent. Their ancestors are traced in this narrative. Surnames are: Sackville-West, Wellard, Pickering, Berney, Ffyneux, Denne, Parker, Arderne, Gatton, Tufton, Boleyn, Toketon, Tufton, Hever, Baker, Friend, Ward, Boteler, Rimmington, Peach, Wing, Vanderbank, Rowe, Pain, Hale, Basevi, and Disraeli. Article covers the years 1145 - 1916 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #6 June 2003, pgs 269 -272

Here, there and everywhere by Sue James Coward. The author traces the Aylwin/Allwin family back to Peter Aylwin born 1758 and married Mary Enticknap in 1781. They had more than ten children. Surnames are: Souter, Pannell, Shorto, Whitaker, Cover, Blackmore, Edwards, White, Willson, Puttick, Walker, Mitchell, Chandler, Worsfold, James, Lewis, Wilson, Baxter, Osborn, Baker, Hewett, and Cave. Article covers the years 1571 - 1955 in the parish of Trexford, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #7 September 2003, pgs 292-299

Sussex strays by Patricia A Robinson. Thomas Noakes aka Tom Norman was born 7 May 1860 in Dallington to Tom Noakes and Eliza Haiselden. He married Amy Rayner in 1896, and died in 1930 at Croyden. Article covers the years 1860 - 1930 in the parishes of Dallington, Sussex, and London, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #7 September 2003, pgs 308-309

The mystery of Mary Wratten by Angela Allen. Amos Wratten was baptized 6 July 1828 illigimate son of Mary Watten and William Weller. Mary married John Dench in 1830. They had three children. Article covers the years 1805 - 1852 in the parishes of Hailsham and Hellingly, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #7 September 2003, pgs 312-314

Picture gallery by Dorothy Rolfe. A photo taken in New Orleans of a tombstone with the following information. "This stone is erected by Susannah Slaughter in memory of her late husband Thomas Slaughter shipmaster who was born in Breeding, Sussex England and was drowned in the Mississippi River May 21st 1811 aged 41 years." A Masonie Symbol is also on the stone. Article covers the year 1811 in the parish of New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #7 September 2003, pg 315

Thank goodness it was Dianna by Jean M. Smith. Dianna Cromvell was registed June 1838 giving her mother as Elizabeth Brown Cornwall, a widow, but no father. Dianna Bromsden Cornvell married George Henry Norman and they had seven children between 1859 - 1875. George died 15 August 1878 at Gravesend. Surnames are Goff, Chandler, Bowers, Watson, and King. Article covers the years 1805 - 1916 in the parishes of Gravesend, Cliffe, Kent, Limehouse, Middlesex, and Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #7 September 2003, pgs 318-321

The Chelsea pensioner by David Nye. Edward Nye was baptized 16 August 1787 at Henfield. He married Sarah King and they had thirteen children between 1817 and 1837. Henry was one of those children baptized 23 May 1813. He married Elizabeth Nash 11 November 1833. He abandoned his family and joined the army. He married bigamously Catherine Randle in Canada. They had two sons. Illustrated with a photograph of Henry Nye 1813 - 1894. Article covers the years 1787 - 1894 in the parish of Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #7 September 2003, pgs 321-322

The early years of the Birdham National School by Mike Dewey. A list of children who attended the Birdham National School in 1817 giving child's name, age, name of parent or sponsor, and Parish. Article covers the years 1816 - 1841 in the parish of Birdham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #7 September 2003, pgs 326-329

Not just another 'Ag Lab' by Rita Steadman. Matthew Hills, son of Joseph Hills and Jane Welland was baptized at North Chapel on 3 June 1848. He married Sarah Millham on 30 November 1869. They had eight children. Matthew was killed by a train 21 August 1907. Article covers the years 1848 - 1907 in th eparishes of Henfield and Southwick, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #8 December 2003, pgs 343-345

Brot from one house together by Barbara Sanders. Thomas Funnell was baptized 3 May 1752 at Chalvington. He married Philadelphia Hammond on 17 August 1775 at Chiddingly. Jemima Elphick was baptized 5 April 1761 at Chiddingly. She married Daniel Medhurst 10 July 1779. Thomas and Jemima were buried the same day 23 May 1780 at Chiddingly. Article covers the years 1752 - 1790 in the parishes of Framfield and Chiddingly, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #8 December 2003, pgs 355-356

Swing rioters 'down under' by Roy C Grant. Swing rioters were transported to Australia in 1831, 1832 and 1833. A list is given of those transported who had Sussex connections. The list gives name, year of birth, residence, whether married, whether children, death, destination and name of ship. Article covers the years 1831 - 1833 in various places of Sussex, England, Tasmania, and New South Wales, Australia. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #8 December 2003, pg 357

What's in a name? [1] by Helen M Whittle. A list of Puritan names from Heathfield and Warbleton parish registers. Gives baptism dates, names and names of parents. Article covers the years 1585 - 1673 in the parish of Heathfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #8 December 2003, pgs 363-364

Picture gallery by Sylivia Bolton. A photograph of a class at Old Shoreham School. Two individuals have been identified as Alice Elen Swallow and Ethel Ruth Swallow. Article covers the year 1919 in the parish of Shoreham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #8 December 2003, pg 369

Edwards of Herstmoncean by Don Burgess. Henry Edwards married Elizabeth Farncombe in Lewes on 18 July 1753. This article is a narrative description of the family. Surnames given are: Billinghurst, Polhill, Burgess and Looker. Article covers the years 1700 - 1788 in the parish of Herstmonceux, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #8 December 2003, pgs 376-377

Some West Sussex families 1702 - 1910 by Victor Elliott. George Page and Jane Elliott married in Portsmouth in 1873. Surnames are: Sparkes, Goldring, Restall, Lucas, Soane, Batchelor, Evans, Suter, Clark, Fosbery, Rugg, Eade, Statham, Horncastle, Welch, Locke, Mould, Durman, Hopkins, Knight, Redman and Larby. Article covers the years 1702 - 1910 in the parish of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 15 #8 December 2003, pgs 379-383

Volume 16 (2004 - 2005)
James Weller of Rusper, Horsham and Worth by Michael R. Weller. James Weller married Jane Burstow in 1795 and then to Ann Chatfield in 1808. Both marriages are recorded in Horsham. This article trace the ancestors and descendents. A family tree is given. Surnames are: Knight, Langridge, Bachelor, Goreing, Buckman, White, Williams, Davis, Hards, Carver, Webb, Longley, Biggs, Young, Chase, Collins, Wales, Field, Winchester, Illman, Naldrott, Chase, Summerfield, Whales and Flint. Article covers the years 1639 - 1853 in the parish of Horsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #1 March 2004, pgs 3-9

The Spicers of Brighton by Allen E. Spicer. The author discusses a number of Spicer families without connecting them. Surnames involved are: Shepherd, Chambers, Ashby, Kent, Burchill, Howell, and Walker. A photograph of Ashby Spicer about 1890 in his constable uniform. He married Rose Walker. Article covers the years 1539 - 1941 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #2 June 2004, pgs 52-55

Five guys named Noah by Paul Lattimer. The five Noah's are not linked. Surnames are: Card, Smith, Wibley, Baldwin, Hicks, Basen, French, and Evenden. Article covers the years 1776 - 1969 in the parishes of Lamberhurst, Wadhurst, Eastbourne, and Ticehurst, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #2 June 2004, pgs 66-67

Where there's a will by Richard Nye. Richard Nye married Joan Lower in 1604 and Mary Bayly in 1630. Their descendants are discussed in this article using Wills. Surnames include Parkhurst, Parker, Bennett, Moss, Holland, and Dendy. Article covers the years 1604 - 1711 in the parishes of Billingsly and Shipley, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #2 June 2004, pgs 78-80

Which Mitchells are ours? by Sylvia Haseltine. Matthew Mitchell married Diana Peter(s) Oct 1810 at Slinfold. Other surnames are: Burstow, Dumbrell, Hodges, Wood, Mercer, Paine, Cooper, Haseltine, Killick, Farncomb, and Allan. Article covers the years 1774 - 1904 in the parish of Horsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #2 June 2004, pgs 80-81

The Miles family from Lindfield by Elizabeth Gardiner. A narrative of the descendants of John Miles and Ann Bucknell who married 26 May 1685 at Lindfield, Surnames include: Huntley, Everest, Steadman, Stert, Thomit, Thomsett, Mascall, Simmonds, Terry, Eade, Isted, Hasselden, Welfare, Ellis, Pierce, Woody, Mitchell. Article covers the years 1662 - 1959 in the parish of Lindfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #3 September 2004, pgs 113-118

Thomas Elliott of Winchelsew by Lynette Brown. Thomas Elliott and Sarah May were married Jan 1814 at Winchelsea. Sarah married William Symes 1831 and they emigrated to New South Wales in 1839. Article covers the years 1814 - 1839 in the parish of Winchelsea, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #3 September 2004, pg 119

Picture gallery by Mrs. [Joyce] Shanks. Photograph of Camelia Blunden born 1784 daughter of John Blunden and Elizabeth Stent at Pulborough. Also identified is Harriet Camilla who married Edward Greenbury. Article covers the years 1784 - 1814 in the parish of Pulborough, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #3 September 2004, pg 123

Prisoner of the Kaiser by Peter Cox. Arthur Henry Fitt (1890 - 1954) married Mary Ann Cooper (1887-1975). Illustrated with a photograph of Arthur Henry Fitt in uniform. A family tree is given beginning with Gilbert Fitt (1858 - 1909) and Caroline Smith (1859 - 1897). Surname include: Woodruff, Bristow, Sandford, Hudson, Cooper, White, Taylor, Trangmar, Pease and Cox. Article covers the years 1859 - 2002 in the parishes of Selborne, Hampshire, and Rolvenden, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #4 December 2004, pgs 151-153

The Hartfield Miles Family by Elizabeth Gardiner. A narrative of the descendants of John Miles and Elizabeth Riste who married at Hartfield 28 October 1777. They had at least seven children. Surnames are: Huntley, Aylward, Chapman, Gibbs, Turner, Pateman, Pla, Gorronge, Obbard, Smith, Shepheard, and Austen. Article covers the years 1530 - 1860 in the parish of Hartfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #4 December 2004, pgs 154-157

Thomas Delves of Hastings and the coronation of Charles II by Michael J. Burchall. A narrative history of Thomas Delves 1613 - 1669, his descendants and ancestors. Surnames include Collen, Alfrey, Martin, Bennett, Hunt, Jackson, Sharvall, Cheston, Ridley, Furminger, Blanch, Fuller, Giles, Godwin, Cranston and Sisson. Article covers the years 1154 - 1692 in the parish of Hastings, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #4 December 2004, pgs 167-173

Have you seen Felix? by Paul Latimer. William Ford Miller son of William and Mary Ann Fuller was baptize in 1848. The narrative of his ancestors. Surnames are Nye, Miller and Marwick. Article covers the years 1678 - 1865 in the parishes of Worthing, Sompting, West Chiltington, and Broadwater, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #4 December 2004, pgs 184-185

Too many loose ends by Vicki Smith. Agnes the daughter of William Wilson and Agnes Milburn was born in Dumfries. She gave birth to two illegimate sons, William Edward Wilson 1858 and Albert William Wilson in 1861. She later marries Arthur Taylor. Article covers the years 1835 - 1901 in the parishes of Bognor, Sussex, Bolton, Lancashire, England, and Dumfries, Dumfries, Scotland. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #5 March 2005, pgs 208-209

Henry Holder: Brewer, publican and beer-seller of Crawley and Horley by Michael Weller. John Holder and Elizabeth Blakely had four children baptized at Worth between 1784 - 1794. This narrative of their descendants emphasises the family of Henry Holder. Surnames include: Larrance, Holder, Cooper, Langridge, Pickard, Knight, Gunner, Packman, Potter, Brooker. Huey, Jennings, Anscombe, Weller and Taylor. Article covers the years 1786 - 1999 in the parishes of Crawley, Sussex, and Horley, Surrey, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #5 March 2005, pgs 228-231

From country to town by Peter Cox. Thomas and Elizabeth Cox had six children between 1835 - 1849 at Buxted. A photo of Jane Knight Cox and her daughter-in-law Annie West Cox taken about 1910. A family tree is given beginning with Thomas and Elizabeth Cox. Surnames are: Teague, Helmsley, Knight, Turk, Miller and Feist. Article covers the years 1805 - 1914 in the parishes of Buxted, Brighton, Portslade, and Lewes, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #5 March 2005, pgs 232-233

Two centuries of Gartons by Jacob Andrew Garton. A narrative discussion of many Gartons including William born about 1510, Francis died 1539/1540, Giles died 1592/3, Peter born about 1565, Henry born about 1603. Surnames are: Hardishull, Burford, Culpepper, Barker, Elliott, Stapley, Jennings, Brewster, Husee, Weld, Barham, Mychell, Wayes or Wager, Draper, Barker, Pennyfeather, Warner, Astyn, Herbert, Poole, Cooling, Colthurst, Throckmorton, Grene or Greene, Shurley, Stoughton, Hanchett, Orme, Luke, Whitmore. Article covers the years 1510 - 1819 in the parishes of Billingshurst and Woolavington, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #5 March 2005, pgs 234-245

Was she really the rat catcher's daughter? by Sue Coward. An historical narrative of the family of David James and Sarah Todman married in 1769 at Eastbourne. A family tree is given. Surnames are: Baigent, King, Kearn, Luff, Dudman, and Bridger. A photo of Robert James is included. Article covers the years 1756 - 1885 in the parish of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #6 June 2005, pgs 255-259

Invisible strings by June Prince-Iles. John Arnall, 1757 - 1845 married Sarah Gallup 1757 - 1809 in Keymer. Surnames are: Chandler, Barber, Paine, and Edwards. Article covers the years 1756 - 1885 in the parish of Keymer, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #6 June 2005, pgs 264-265

Some noteable Bognor families by Vincent Tickner. Thompsons, Stracheys, Harvie, and Travers were prominent families in Bognor in the 18th and 19th centuries. Illustrated with a photograph of Leonard Maryus Strachney taken in 1899. Surnames are: Frecothick, Sparling, Cooper, Evans, Staffurth, Ellis, and Saulez. Article covers the years 1794 - 1947 in the parish of Bognor, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #6 June 2005, pgs 268-276

Picture gallery by Jean Cox. A photograph of the Sisterhood Outing. Eliza Emma Elphick is identified in the group. Article in the parish of Southwick, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #6 June 2005, pg 277

Edward Tipper of Sussex and Brantford (Ontario) by Terrence Chapman. Edward, son of Thomas and Jane Tipper, was baptized in 1818 at Trotten. He married Rebecca Olive Curtis 6 May 1842 at Fernhurst. They had five children before they emigrated to Canada. Article covers the years 1790 - 1881 in the parishes of Selham, Fernhurst, Sussex, England, and Brantford, Ontario Brant, Canada. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #6 June 2005, pg 284

Nelson's Sussex connection by Brian Roote. Catherine daughter of Edmund Nelson and Catherine Suckling (sister of Lord Horatio Nelson) was born in Norfolk in 1768. She married George Matcham on 26 February 1787 in Norfolk. They had eleven children. Many are buried at Slaugham. Article covers the years 1768 - 1933 in the parish of Slaugham, Sussex, Norfolk, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #7 September 2005, pgs 314-315

An upwardly mobile family by Thelma Dove. A narrative history of the descendants of Isaac Alfred Hollingdale 1816 - 1875 and Mary Terry who married in 1851. They had three sons. Article covers the years 1816 - 1954 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #7 September 2005, pgs 316-317

Picture gallery by Bernard French. Harry Akehurst and Rhoda Spray were married 26 July 1919 at Hellingly. A wedding group photograph is presented identifying Tom Coupe and his wife Bessie. Article covers the years 1918 - 1919 in the parish of Hailsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #7 September 2005, pg 331

Edmund Strevens and the two Croswellers by Mary Mansson. Thomas Crosweller was born in 1764 in Brighton to James Crosweller. He died in 1829 leaving his businesses to his son Thomas Crosweller born in 1788. Thomas junior married Mary Howes in 1830. They had no children. Portraits of the two men are given undated. Edmund Strevens married Mary Harding in 1819. They had ten children. He died in 1852. Article covers the years 1734 - 1884 in the parish of Brighton, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #7 September 2005, pgs 332-335

A proverbial fairy godmother by Joan Angus. A narrative history of the descendants of William Luck and Barbara Peters who married in 1790. They had twelve children. A portrait is given of Martha Forman, undated. She was baptized 18 February 1729 in Steyning. Article covers the years 1560 - 1859 in the parishes of Eastbourne, Angmering, Steyning, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #7 September 2005, pgs 340-346

Mother and daughter missing in 1871 by Eunice N Ormiston. William Sulton married Sarah Piper on 12 February 1821 at Oxford. They had seven children. Surnames mentioned are: Bowley and Hide. Article covers the years 1821 - 1919 in the parishes of Broadwater, Worthing, Sussex, Oxford, Oxford, and London, Middlesex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #7 September 2005, pgs 348-349

Chasing the Wildgoose family by Colin W. Field. A narrative history of the ancestors and descentants of John Wildgoose and Grace Annesley at Lee, Kent on 15 October 1587. Surnames mentioned are: Adams, Braban, Colepepper, Barrett, Lennard, Parker, Baker, Fowle, and May. Article covers the years 1327 - 1642 in the parishes of Lee, Kent, and Salehurst, Sussex, England. Article in t he Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #7 September 2005, pgs 350-351

From Nortium to Birch Grove and Camelot by Roger Sutton. Agnes, daughter of Nicholas Tufton and Margaret Hever was born about 1515 at Northium. The author has traced two lines of the family back to her. Surnames mentioned are: Cecil, Bishop, Salisbury, Disraeli, Gascoyne, Cavendish, Kennedy and Macmillan. Article covers the years 1515 - 1963 in the parish of Northiam, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #7 September 2005, pgs 352-353

The three lyons' pawes by Tricia King. Frances More married Anne Poyntz on 1 August 1588. The author discusses her visit to Newdigate and linking the family name to the place. Article covers the years 1573 - 1983 in the parish of Wivelsfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #8 December 2005, pgs 359 and 361

Joshua Smith by Norman Crofts. Joshua, son of Joseph Smith and Mary Merchant was born 10 June 1821 in Hollington. He married Sarah Fairall on 16 June 1844 at Hastings. He died 11 September 1910. An undated photograph of Joshua Smith is included. Article covers the years 1821 - 1910 in the parishes Hollington, Sussex, Folkestone, Kent, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #8 December 2005, pgs 362-365

Tracing the Trurans by Beryl Truran. Richard Truran married Alice Vine in 1877 at Eastbourne. They had seven children but only two lived to adulthood. Richard died in 1888. Alice died in 1936. Article covers the years 1825 - 1962 in the parish of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #8 December 2005, pgs 366-367

The Saxbys of Catsfield by Michael Saxby. John Saxby married Elizabeth Row 18 July Catsfield. They had at least six children. A historical narrative of thier descendants give surnames as: Dennis, Whiting, Filmer, Neaves, Butcher, and Amon. Article covers the years 1682 - 1884 in the parish of Catsfield, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #8 December 2005, pgs 372-374

Dr Hain's epitaph by Ann Williams. Edward Haines married Sarah Ride in 1700. They had three children. Edward died and was buried 20 May 1708 in Rudgwick. Article covers the years 1674 - 1787 in the parishes of Cranleigh, Surrey, and Rugwick, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #8 December 2005, pgs 379-381

Picture gallery by Bernard French. Photograph of James and Ellen Southouse and their three daughters, Esther, Mabel and Alice with nephew William Southouse. Ellen is holding baby Jack B. Simpson. Article covers the year 1912 in the parish of Herstmonceux, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #8 December 2005, pg 385

Thomas Knight: sawyer of Charlwood by PeterCox. Thomas Knight and Mary Jenner were married 21 April 1826 at Capel. Thomas was buried in Horsham 28 January 1882. Included is a tithe map of Horsham for 1844. Article covers the years 1797 - 1935 in the parish of Horsham, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #8 December 2005, pgs 386-387

Bands, boots and bigamy by Fran Crisp. A narrative of the family of Samuel Weymark and Louisa Maddock. They had four children possibly at Eastbourne about 1882 - 1890. Article covers the years 1855 - 1917 in the parish of Eastbourne, Sussex, England. Article in the Sussex Family Historian Volume 16 #8 December 2005, pgs 392-395