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