The Children of John Barton and Elinor Crowhurst

John Barton was born on 10 March 1815, the son of John Barton and Catherine Keeley (Chapter 2) . He was baptised on 16 April 1815 at Heathfield Independent Chapel.

John married Elinor Crowhurst on 20 October 1838 at Herstmonceux Parish Church. John was a 23 year old labourer, son of John Barton, labourer. Elinor was 19 years old, the daughter of Charles Crowhurst, labourer. Elinor was able to sign her name, whereas John was only able to make his mark. 

Elinor is subsequently referred to in records as Ellen, Ellenor and Eleanor and the various ages given suggest that she would have been born sometime between 1815 and 1820. Her baptism has not yet been located. It seems likely that she was the daughter of Charles Crowhurst (9 February 1781 - 1865) and Martha Burgess (1787 - 1871) who married on 30 January 1806 at Herstmonceux (Appendix I)

John and Elinor had eight children:

• Thomas Barton. Born 1839. Baptised 28 June 1846 at Herstmonceux. The register is noted "born 1839".
  
• John Barton. Baptised 9 April 1842 aged 18 months at Herstmonceux. John Barton of Cowbeech died at 15 months old and was buried on 14 April 1842 at Herstmonceux.
  
• Martha Barton. Born 11 February 1843.
  
• Mary Barton. Born approx 1846 in Herstmonceux
  
• James Barton. Born approx 1848
  
• Ellener Barton, Born approx 1850
  
• Henry Barton, Baptised 16 May 1852 at Herstmonceux.
  
• George Barton. Born approx 1855
  
• Eliza Barton. Born approx 1857
  

The following is known about their surviving children and their descendants:

Thomas Barton and Charlotte Dawes

John and Eleanor's son Thomas Barton married Charlotte Dawes on 8 April 1861 in Isfield. Both were of full age and both made their mark. Thomas was a labourer, son of John Barton, labourer. Charlotte was the daughter of William Dawes, labourer. (Reg Gen June Qtr 1861 Uckfield 2b 150a).

They had seven children:

• Jonathan Barton. Born 1863 in Hellingly
  
• Elizabeth Barton. Born 1867 in Hellingly
  
• Thomas Barton. Born 1870 in Hellingly. Baptised 12 March 1871 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green.
• Frances Barton. Born 29 January 1873. Baptised 13 February 1873 at Warbleton
• Charles Barton. Baptised 25 July 1875 at Warbleton
  
• James Barton. Baptised 16 March 1879 at Warbleton
  
• Albert Barton. Baptised 6 February 1881 at Warbleton.
  

In 1881 they were living at Innwood Cottage, Warbleton. James is not listed and it seems that he had died in infancy (Reg Gen Sept Qtr 1879 Hailsham 2b 45). James Barton of  Warbleton died aged 5 months and was buried at Warbleton on 8 July 1879. .

In 1891 the family were living at Sapperton, Heathfield. Thomas was 52 and a farm labourer. Daughter Elizabeth is listed but she had married and is now Elizabeth Holford (see below). Jonathan, Charles and James are not listed, but their other three children are still single and living at home. Charles Barton, a 16 year old agricultural labourer was working for 81 year old farmer Edward Hobden and living with him at Sapperton, Heathfield, next door to his parents.

In 1901 Thomas was 62 years old. He was still living in Heathfield and a general labourer. He is still described as married. Living with him is his daughter Elizabeth, although the entry reads, "Mrs Holford", now a widow and her two children (see below). Also still at home, son Albert, aged 20, an agricultural labourer. His wife Charlotte Barton was visiting their daughter Frances and her husband at Buxted (see below).

In 1911 Thomas and Charlotte were living at Punnetts Town, Heathfield. Thomas, aged 72 is an old age pensioner, formerly farm labourer. Their son Albert, aged 30 and a farm labourer is still at home.

Charlotte Barton died aged 75, in 1914. 

In 1921 Thomas Barton was living with his son Jonathan Barton and his family at Chapel Cross, Heathfield (see below). He was 82 years old. 

Thomas Barton died in 1927 aged 88 years old.

Thomas and Charlotte's son Jonathan Barton married Mary Downer on 27 April 1889 at St Mary's in the Castle Church, Hastings. Jonathan was a 27 year old farm labourer. Mary was 23 years old, the daughter of Moses Downer, will digger??

In 1891 Jonathan, aged 28, was a farm worker and 26 year old Mary was a laundress. They were living in Heathfield. Jonathan and Mary had three children:

• Jonathan Henry Bennet Barton. Born 24 June 1891. Baptised 2 August 1891 at Heathfield. Jonathan married Olive Gertrude Barrow. They had at least one son and one daughter. In 1921 Olive Gertrude Barton, aged 29, was living with her father in law at Chapel Cross, Heathfield (see below). It is not clear where Jonathan was at the time. In 1939 Jonathan and Olive were living at 133 Whitehawk Road, Brighton where Jonathan was a "motor driver travelling". Jonathan Henry Bennett Barton died on 18 May 1862 in Brighton. Olive died on 3 October 1962. .
• Thomas Benjamin Barton. Born 28 December 1892. Baptised 5 March 1893 at Heathfield. Thomas married Dorothy Gutsell in 1920 in Lewes. In 1921 "Benjamin" and Dorothy were living at Lewells Cottages, Cooksbridge, Chailey, with Dorothy's parents George Lewis Gutsell, 62 year old cowman and his wife Julia. "Benjamin" was a 28 year old cowman. He and his father in law were both working for H Geering. Dorothy was 21 years old and on home duties. They had a 9 month old son. In 1939 Thomas and Dorothy were living at 1 Rosalind Cottages, Uckfield with their two children. Thomas B Barton (later changed to Benjamin T Barton) was a cowman. Benjamin Thomas Barton of 27 Springfield Crescent died on 23 September 1965. Probate was granted to his widow, Dorothy Barton. Dorothy Barton died in 1971.
• Lilian Mary Barton. Baptised 7 June 1896 at Warbleton. Jonathan is noted as being "of Heathfield" at the time Lilian was baptised.
  

In 1901 Jonathan senior and Mary were living at Hurst Green with their children. In 1911 they were resident at Chapel Cross, Heathfield. Jonathan, aged 48 was a cowman on a farm. His wife, Mary aged 45 was a laundress. Their son Benjamin was an "under gardener". Only Benjamin and Lillian remained at home. In 1921 they were living at Chapel Cross, Heathfield. Jonathan was a 58 year old wood cleaner for The Kent Council Fencing Company. His wife Mary was a 56 year old launderess. Thomas Barton, Jonathan's 82 year old father was living with them. as was Emily Downer, a 63 year old general domestic servant, and wife Mary's sister. Also listed is Olive Gertrude Barton, aged 29, their daughter in law and Gwendoline Olive Marjorie Barton, aged 4 years, their granddaughter. Jonathan Barton died in 1930, aged 67 years. In 1939 Mary Barton was still living at 4 Chapel Cross Cottages, Punnetts Town, Heathfield, she was a launderess. Emily Chapman and Mary A Hobden, both old pensioners were living with her.  

As indicated above Thomas and Charlotte's daughter Elizabeth Barton married Henry Charles Holford in 1890 (Reg Gen March Qtr. 1890 Hailsham 2b 123). In 1891 she was staying with her parents. Likewise in 1901 but by then she is a widow with two children. Her children had been born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

• Margaret Elizabeth Holford. Born 28 July 1893 in Tunbridge Wells. Baptised 3 September 1893 at Heathfield. In 1921 Margaret was working for William Fox Hawes, retired mining engineer and his family at The Gables, Vallance Road, Hove. Margaret married Arthur Ernest Muddle on 22 December 1923 in All Saints, Hove, Sussex. Arthur was a 22 year old carter, son of William Muddle, labourer. Margaret was 30 years old. In 1939 they were living at Malt House Cottages, Petworth where Arthur was a farm carter. They had two children. Margaret E Muddle died in 1961 in Horsham. Arthur E Muddle died in 1964. 
• Henry Joshua Sydney Holford. Born 11 June 1897. Baptised 18 July 1897 at Crowhurst, Sussex. Henry emigrated to Canada. He married Mildred Stevens on 28 May 1924 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.  He is believed to have died before 1928. Mildred Stevens died on 12 December 1950 at Wahnapitae, Ontario. 

Henry Holford of Ninfield had died aged 34 and was buried on 11 November 1899 in Hooe. The burial record shows he was "crushed to death by a wagon at Little Common". 

In 1921 Elizabeth Holford was an "inmate" at the Union Workhouse & Infirmary, Stone House, North Trade Road, Battle, She was a 54 year old widow, a laundress for Mr Sayers, laundry proprietor, Sackville Road Laundry, Bexhill on Sea.  Elizabeth Holford died in 1931 in Battle.

Thomas and Charlotte's son Thomas Barton married Annie Elizabeth Scrase on 16 July 1898 in Tonbridge, Kent. In 1911 they were living at Colebrook Road, Tunbridge and 40 year old Thomas was a general labourer in a brickyard. In 1915 he enlisted, whilst he was resident at 75 Colebrook Road, High Broom, Tunbridge Wells. He was a 44 year old labourer. This picture of Thomas Barton was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by David Clayson. 

Thomas and Annie had four children:

• Elsie Mary Primrose Barton. Born 19 April 1899 at Highbroome, Tunbridge Wells. Baptised 19 May 1899 at Southborough. Elsie emigrated to Canada leaving Liverpool for Quebec on 24 October 1924 on the Regina. She married farmer Bertie Levitt in Essex, Ontario, Canada on 10 November 1924. Bertie had originally arrived in Canada in 1921 on the overseas settlement scheme.
  
• Thomas James Henry Barton. Born 19 April 1901. Baptised 12 May 1901 at Tunbridge Wells. Thomas enlisted in the Royal Navy as a stoker on 6 August 1918. He served until 8 January 1819 until he was invalided out. He married Louisa Luke on 1 November 1899 at Mount Magnet, Western Australia. He enlisted in the Army in World War II. Louisa died on 22 August 1948. Thomas is believed to have remarried. He died on 18 October 1980 in Jarrahdale, Western Australia.
  
• Florence Kate Barton. Born 19 September 1903 in Tunbridge Wells. Florence married Phillip James Christopher Malin in 1934. Phillip died on 1 September 1973 in Tunbridge Wells. Florence died in 1986.
  
• William Gilbert Henry Barton. Born 13 December 1907 at Tunbridge Wells. On 23 August 1928, William a 20 year old window cleaner emigrated to Australia on the Beltana. He married Beatrice in Perth in 1937. He enlisted in World War II. William died on 12 March 1997 in Hope Valley, Australia.

In 1921 Thomas and Annie were living at 75, Colebrook Road, Southborough, Kent. Thomas. aged 50 was a brick worker for Mr Wear brick company. Annie was 44 years old. Daughters Elsie was 22 years old, Florence was 17 years old. Son "Gilbert" was 13 years old and daughter Dorothy Violet Holberry Barton was 1 year old. Whilst Dorothy is listed as a daughter. the record of her birth states her mother's maiden name was "Barton" suggesting that perhaps she was a grandchild. However when Thomas Barton died of pneumonia in 1935 in Battle, his obituary states that he had two sons and three daughters suggesting Dorothy was his. 

Annie Elizabeth Barton died in 1947 in Tonbridge. 

Thomas and Charlotte's daughter Frances Barton married Walter Leeves on 15 April 1899 at Heathfield. Walter Leeves had been born on 30 May 1874 at Framfield. He was the son of Walter Leeves and Eleanor West who had married on 24 April 1860 at Uckfield. Walter senior was the son of Edward Leeves and Ann Weston who married on 4 October 1835. So Frances's husband Walter was the cousin of Florence Leeves and Arthur James Leeves who married Reuben Henry Catt and Annie Louise Catt. Reuben and Annie were Frances Barton's second cousins (see Appendix C). In 1901 they were living at Bailey Pits, Buxted and Walter was a carter on a farm. Frances's mother Charlotte Barton was visiting. In 1911 Walter and Frances were living at Brattles Cottage, Jarvis Brook, Sussex where 35 year old Walter was working for the District Council. They appear to have had no children. In 1921 they were living at 11, Palehouse, Framfield. Walter was a 47 year old poultry feeder for Uckfield Rural District Council.  Frances, aged 47 was on home duties. Also listed at the address was Walter's brother Amos Leeves, aged 40, an out of work "vestry brother?", his second wife Annie Leeves, aged 34, a dressmaker working on her own account and their daughter Alice Leeves aged 10 months. Amos had married Anna Alexandrovna Stepanova who had been born on 9 January 1888 in St Petersburg, Russia on 30 January 1920 in Harbin Shi, Heilongjiang, China and their daughter Alice Anna Leeves had been born on 18 July 1920 in Harbin Shi, Heilongjiang. In 1911 Amos had been a poultry feeder in Lancashire. his first wife died in 1914. What else happened that resulted in him being in China less than 10 years later? They had returned from China on 27 March 1921 at which time Amos described himself as an egg packer!! Harbin (in the 1940's) is pictured below.  

In 1939 Walter and Frances were living alone at No 9 The Bungalow, Hailsham. Walter is described as doing "light work semi retired". Frances died in 1951. Walter Leeves of 9 Bungalow, Broad Oak, Heathfield died on 23 August 1960 at Downside Hospital, Eastbourne. Probate was granted to Rhoda Steer, spinster.

Thomas and Charlotte's son Charles Barton married Ellen Sophia Waghorn in 1903 in Norwood. In 1911 the family were living with Ellen's parents in Broadstairs, Kent. Charles gives his occupation as a shunter at Norwood Station. They had two children:

• Ivy Doris Nelly Barton. Born 29 October 1903. Ivy married Charles William Roadnight on 1 November 1924 at St James' Croydon Common. Charles was a 22 year old decorator, the son of George William Roadnight, also a decorator. In 1939 they were living at 61, Corporation Road, Croydon and Charles was a house painter and decorator. Charles William Roadnight of 61 Longhurst Road, Croydon died on 29 December 1968. Ivy died in 1978.

• Charles John Thomas Barton. Born 10 December 1907. Baptised on 8 March 1908 at Holy Trinity, Selhurst. Charles married Alice Emily Davis on 30 November 1929 at St Peter & St Paul's, Lingfield. They had at least one son. In 1939 they were living at 2 Albert Terrace, Darkhill Road , Croydon and Charles was a mineral water labourer. Charles John T Barton died in 1974 in Croydon. Alice Emily Barton died on 28 January 2001 in Andover, Hampshire.

Charles senior enlisted as a private in the East Surrey regiment on 11 September 1914. At the time he was a 39 year old railway shunter. He was killed in action on 29 July 1916 in France. Ellen remarried in 1918, her second husband was Phillip Henry Nye. In 1921 Philip and Ellen were living at 2, Albert Town, Dartnell Road, Croydon. Phillip, aged 56 was a general labourer for London and Brighton Railway Company. Ellen, was 45 years old. Philip's son, Philip G Nye, aged 30, a light porter for Croydon Gas Company was living with them, as were Charles and Ellen's children, Ivy, aged 17, on daily work for A Harris and Charles, aged 13, a scholar whole time. Phillip Henry Nye died in 1938. In 1939 Ellen was living at 2 Albert Terrace, Dartnell Road, Croydon with son Charles and his wife Alice. Ellen died in 1948 in Croydon.

In 1911 Thomas and Charlotte's son Albert Barton was a 30 year old farmer still living with his parents at Punnetts Town, Heathfield. Albert married Bertha Louisa Mary Sarel on 21 December 1918 in Heathfield. albert was a 38 year old cowman, son of Thomas Barton, labourer. Bertha was 31 years old, the daughter of Herbert Joslin Sarel (deceased), railway porter. Albert was only able to make his mark whereas Bertha signed the register. 

In 1921 Albert and Bertha were living at Shepham Cottage, Westham. Albert, aged 40, was a cart driver for Mr A Wadingan, farmer. The census confirms thar he was born in Warbleton. Bertha, aged 33 was on household duties. They had one son

• Herbert Thomas Barton. Born 15 November 1919 in Heathfield. Baptised 4 January 1920 in St John, Polegate. Albert was a cowman.  Herbert married Joyce Adeline Whiting on 6 January 1943 in Tonbridge. Joyce died in 2002 in Tunbridge Wells. Between 2003 and 2007 Herbert was living at 31, Woodside Road, Sundridge, Sevenoaks. Herbert died on 9 March 2007 in Sevenoaks. 

Albert appears to have died and Bertha remarried. Her second husband was William Henry Noakes Harrod. In 1939 they were living at 1, albert Cottages. William was a council labourer and Bertha was on unpaid domestic duties. The next entry is closed. James C Hyland, born 1918, a soldier was living with them.  William H N Harrod died in 1958 in Hastings. Bertha L M Harrod died in 1966 in Hastings. 

Martha Nicholls nee Barton

It appears that John and Eleanor's daughter Martha Barton had a daughter out of wedlock, Ann Barton was born on 30 October 1861 and baptised 15 December 1861 at Hellingley, daughter of Martha Barton of Herstmonceux. So in 1861 when Martha was living with her parents she would have been pregnant.    

Martha married in George Nicholls on 30 April 1864 in Warbleton. George was a 24 year old labourer, son of George Nicholls, labourer. Martha was a 21 year old servant, daughter of John Barton, labourer. One of the witnesses appears to be sister Mary Barton. 

They had nine children:

• George Nicholls. Born 10 November 1864 in Herstmonceux
  
• Caroline Nicholls. Born 17 August 1866 in Warbleton
  
• Harriett Nicholls. Born 6 October 1868 in Etchingham, Sussex
  
• Elinor Nicholls. Born 11 September 1870 in Etchingham, Kent
  
• John Nicholls. Born 18 August 1874 in Horsemonden, Kent
  
• Ruth Mercy Nicholls. Born 26 August 1878 in Horsemonden, Kent.
  
• Hephzibah Nicholls. Born 11 June 1880 in Horsemonden, Kent.
  
• Edith Nicholls. Born 8 March 1882 in Warbleton
  
• Mary Nicholls. Born  5 April 1884 in Warbleton
  

In 1871 they were living at Etchingham, Ticehurst and 30 year George was an agricultural labourer. George, Caroline, Harriett and Eleanor are listed as well as Ann Barton, born 1861 (Reg Gen December 1861 Hailsham 2b 60), who is shown as a daughter and appears to have been born out of wedlock.

In 1881 the family were living at Horsemonden, Sussex, where 40 year old George was a farm bailiff. Their 16 year old son was already a agricultural labourer, and their 14 year old daughter Caroline, a domestic servant. Ann was not listed and it is unclear where she was at the time. Nothing further has been traced of her.

In 1891 they were living at High Street, Ticehurst and George is described as a farmer. Ellen, John, Ruth, Hephzibah, Edith and Mary remain at home. In 1901 they are still at High Street, Ticehurst, but only 30 year old Hephzibah, 19 year old Edith and 16 year old Mary remain at home. 

George and Martha Nicholls are pictured below in a picture posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Jonathan Farley

Martha Nicholls died in 1909 in Ticehurst, aged 65 years.

In 1911 George Nicholls, a 70 year old farmer was living at Wallcrouch Farm, Whiligh, His daughter Eleanor Nicholls, aged 40 remained unmarried and was living with her father.

In 1921 George Nicholls, an 80 year old widower was living with his Daughter Eleanor, aged 50, housekeeper at 5, The Mead, Cranbrook, Hartley, Kent.  

George Nicholls died, aged 93, in 1934 in Cranbrook, Kent.  

Nothing more is known about Martha's daughter Ann Barton after 1871 when, aged 9, she was living with her mother and stepfather. 

George and Martha's son George Nicholls had married Annie Clark in 1888 at Hellingly. In 1891 they were living next door to his parents in High Street, Ticehurst. George is described as a farmers son. In 1901 they are still in High Street, Ticehurst and George is a 36 year old farm labourer. They had six children:

• George Frederick Nicholls. Born 1890 in Warbleton. According to the 1921 Canadian census George emigrated to Canada in 1913. He married Mabel Louise Lawrence on 3 April 1915 at Northumberland, Ontario, Canada. Mabel was English having arrived in Canada on 31 March 1914. In 1921 George was a farm manager. They had three children including two daughters. Mabel and her three children returned to England on holiday on 18 November 1923. They returned to Canada on 16 August 1924, sailing on the Empress of Scotland. Mabel was a 34 year old housewife. Her children, all girls were 8, 7 and 6 months old. Nothing more is known. 
• Mercy Nicholls. Born 6 November 1891 in Ticehurst. In 1911 Mercy was unmarried and working as a parlour maid for Flora Colclough, aged 53, living on private means at Eden Lodge, Stoneygate, Tunbridge Wells. In 1921 Mercy was still working as a parlour maid, now for Ernest Henry Cartwright, aged 55, a retired barrister and his family at Oakdene, 13, Boyne Park, Tunbridge Wells.  In 1939 Mercy was still working as a parlour maid for Ernst H Cartwright at Boyne Park. Mercy Nicholls may have died in 1945 in Battle, aged 53 years old.
• Nellie Nicholls. Born 28 September 1893 in Ticehurst. In 1911 Nellie, aged 17, was a housemaid for the Sykes family at Fairleat, Wadhurst. I can find no trace of Nellie in 1921. In 1939 Nellie remained unmarried and was living with her father in Wadhurst. 
• Percy Nicholls. Born 1896 in Ticehurst. Percy died in 1915 aged 20 years old.
  
• Frank Nicholls. Born 1898 in Ticehurst. Private F Nicholls of 1st Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment was killed in action on 22 August 1918. He was buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt, France. Frank life is set out in De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour, 1914-1919

• Daisy Nicholls. Born 19 August 1906 in Ticehurst. Daisy married Allan Charles Buss in 1927. They had at least one daughter. In 1939 they were living at Laurell Cottage, Battle and Allan was a Gypsum miner. It is also noted that he was an ARP warden. Allan Charles Buss died in 1954. Daisy Buss of 1 Dorrells Cottage, Whatlington died on 6 October 1977.
  

In 1911 George and Annie and their children were at Wallcrouch, Ticehurst. 45 year old George was a farm labourer. His 21 year old son George was a domestic gardener and his 13 year old son was already a cycle repairer. The only other child at home was Daisy Nicholls. I can find no trace of the family in 1921. Annie Nicholls is believed to have died in 1939. When the 1939 register was taken George Nicholls was living at Normans Wood, Wadhurst. He was a farm labourer. His daughter Nellie was living with him.

George and Martha's daughter Caroline Nicholls married Richard Funnell in 15 March 1887 at Warbleton. Richard was a 21  year old milkman, son of Richard Funnell, farm labourer. Caroline was also 21 years old.

Richard Funnell was baptised on 2 September 1866 in Ringmer, Sussex, the son of Richard Funnell and Elizabeth Bryant. No connection to the Funnell's referred to earlier in this section has been established. In 1891 Richard and Caroline were living in Laughton where 24 year old Richard was an agricultural labourer. They had seven children.

• Ruth Funnell. Born 12 January 1889 in Ringmer. In 1921 Ruth, aged 32, was a domestic servant working for Sarah Elizabeth Lawker, on home duties, and her family at 9, Sydenham Hill, Camberwell.  Ruth married Ernest William Leakey on 28 March 1922 at St Johns, Worlds End. Ernest William was a police constable, the son of William Leakey, deceased. Ruth's father is described as a wood and coal merchant. In 1939 Ernest and Ruth were living at 19 Cyprus Road, Faversham and Ernest was a police constable. Ernest W Leakey died in 1954 in Sittingbourne, Kent.
• Edith Funnell. Born 1892 in Laughton. In 1911 Edith was visiting the Redstone family at 3, Colby Road, Camberwell. She was courting the youngest of the three sons still at home. Edith married George Redstone on 30 November 1913 at St Stephen, South Dulwich. George was the son of Richard George Redstone, railway carman. I can find no trace of them in 1921 or thereafter. 
  
• Herbert Funnell. Born 1894 in Ringmer. In 1921 Herbert, a 27 year old ex soldier out of work was visiting James William Redpath, aged 59 a shipwright, construction and repairs at H M Chatham Docks and his family at 24, Victoria Street, Gillingham, Kent. He is shown as married and also listed is Eleanor May Funnell, aged 29 who I take to be his wife and 6 month old Cecil Frank Funnell.  Herbert may have died on 7 June 1938 and was buried in Brighton and Preston Cemetary. 
• Lily Funnell. Born 1896 in Laughton. Lily Funnell may have married Ernest Miller in 1916 in Eastbourne. Nothing more is known. 
  
• Martha Funnell. Born 1898 in Laughton. Martha died in 1967 in Brighton. 
  
• Maggie Funnell. Born 1900 in Chailey. Maggie died in 1934 at Tonbridge, Kent.
  
• Reuben Funnell. Buried  9 March 1906 (aged 1 and 1/2 days) at Kingston justx Lewes.
  

In 1901 Richard, Caroline and their children were living at Half Tyard Cottage, Barcombe and 34 year old Richard was now a carter on a farm. His father Richard Funnell, a 73 year old widower was living with them. Caroline Funnell died aged 39 and was buried on 9 March 1906 at Kingston justx Lewes with her youngest son. In 1939 Richard Funnell was living at Ivy Cottage, Downsview Avenue, Brighton where he was a retired cowman. Richard Funnell of Ivy Cottage, Downsview Avenue, Woodingdean, Brighton died on 4 November 1944. Probate was granted to Ruth Leakey (wife of Ernest William Leakey) and Walter Hickford, retired police officer.

In 1891, George and Martha daughter Harriett Nicholls, aged 22 was working for Caleb Ellis, aged 60, grocer from Cowbeech. Nothing further is known about her.

In 1891 George and Martha's daughter Elinor Nicholls was living at home with her parents. In 1901 "Ellen", aged 30, may have been a servant, working for John Cook, retired schoolmaster and his family at 42, Marquess Road, Islington.  In 1911 she was back living with her widowed father at Wallcrouch Farm, Whiligh, Sussex. in 1921 she was still living with her widowed father now at 5, The Mead, Hartley, Cranbrook, Kent. In 1939, an Eleanor Nicholls (born 1 September 1870) was a housekeeper living in Cranbrook, Kent. It is likely that she never married. 

In 1900 George and Martha's son John Nicholls married Martha Emma Farley on 4 November 1899 in Sevenoaks. The marriage was reported in the Westerham Herald on Saturday 18 November 1899.

Martha Emma Farley was born on 29 May 1876 in Staplehurst, the daughter of George James Golding Farley and Ann Wilkins. Martha Emma Farley was the sister of Charles Thomas Farley who married Mary Nicholls, Martha's sister (see below). In 1901 John and Martha were living at High Street, Ticehurst with their 1 month old daughter. In 1911 they were living in Huggins Hill Cottage, Cranbrook, Kent where John was a waggoner on a farm. They had two daughters and later a son:

• Grace Martha Nicholls. Born 20 August 1900 at Paddock Wood, Kent. Grace married Herbert John Howkins in 1921 in Cranbrook, Kent. They had at least two children, including a daughter Irene Howkins, born 3 August 1923 who died on 13 August 1923. In 1939 they were living at 20 Silverlands Road, Hastings  and Herbert was a trolley bus driver. One son, born in 1922 remained at home. Herbert James Howkins of 20 Silverlands Road, St Leonards died on 17 January 1960 at The Royal East Sussex Hospital, Hastings. Probate was granted to Grace Martha Howkins, his widow. Grace Martha Nicholls of 20, Silverlands Road, South Leonards died on 6 February 1980 in Hastings and Rother.
• Margery Nicholls. Born 14 June 1906 in Ticehurst. Margery married William Watson in 1944 in Hastings. Margery Watson died on 18 May 1993 and was buried on 24 March 1993 in Brede.
  
• Walter Jesse Nicholls. Born 15 December 1914 in Ticehurst. Walter Jesse Nicholls of Dairy Cottage, Crowhurst Park, Crowhurst died on 14 January 1939 at Lewes Hospital. He was a police motorcyclist who was killed in a traffic accident whilst on duty. Administration was granted to Martha Emma Nicholls (wife of John Nicholls), his mother. 

In 1921 John and Margery were living at Mount Ephram Farm, Cranbrook, Kent. John was a 46 year old horseman working for B Clegg market gardeners.  Martha, aged 45 was on home duties. Margery, aged 15, was on home duties. Son Walter, aged 6 years old, was at the national School, Cranbrook. In 1939 John and Martha were living at Dairy Cottages, Crowhurst Park, Crowhurst where John was an under gardener. John Nicholls died on 27 September 1948 at Hastings. Martha Emma Nicholls of 20 Silverdales Road, St Leonards on Sea, widow died on 24 July 1952. Probate was granted to Grace Martha Howkins (wife of Herbert James Howkins) and Margery Watson (wife of William Watson).

George and Martha's daughter Ruth Mercy Nicholls married Ebenezer Gilbert in 1905 in Sevenoaks (Reg Gen March Qtr.1905 Sevenoaks 2a 961) In 1911 Ebenezer and Ruth were living in Stone House, Loose, near Maidstone Kent. No occupation are given for either of them and it is noted that Ebenezer is "blind". They had the two children:

• William Gilbert. Born 1906 in Maidstone.
  
• Phillip Thomas Gilbert. Born 9 August 1907 in Maidstone.
  

Ebenezer Gilbert died later that same year aged 42 (Reg Gen Dec Qtr. 1911 Maidstone 2a 942). Ruth remarried in 1914 in Maidstone Her second husband was William Farmer. In 1921 William and Ruth were living at Monks Farm, Staplehurst. William, aged 44 was a general farm labourer, for Mr Denham, Bletchingley, Staplehurst. Ruth, aged 42 was on housework. Son William, aged 15 was a house boy and son Phillip Thomas, aged 13 was an odd boy, both for Mr Denham of Bletchingley. William Farmer died on 3 March 1925 and was buried at All Saints, Staplehurst. So by 1939 Ruth had again been widowed. Ruth M Farmer was living at Fartherwell Cottages, Malling. Kent with her son Phillip T Gilbert, a horseman on a farm. 

George and Martha's daughter Hephzibah Nicholls married Simeon Thomas Pattenden on 5 December 1904 at Ticehurst. Simeon, aged 20 was a police constable, son of Simeon Pattenden, bailiff. Hephzibah was 24 years old, daughter of George Nicholls, farmer.  

In 1911 the family were living in Cross in Hand, Uckfield and 30 year old Simeon was a police constable. In 1921 they were living at the Police Station, Ditchling where Simeon, aged 40 was a police constable for the Sussex Constabulary. Hephzibah, aged 41 was on home duties. Their eldest daughter, now 16 was a domestic servant for Mr Hawkins, Lexdon, Ditchling. Norah Kemp, aged 17, also a servant for Mr Hawkins Lexdon and Edith Herriott, aged 2\15, a milliners assistant for Messrs Shaw, Burgess Hill was visiting them. They had six children:

• Daisy Pattenden. Born 7 March 1905 in Kent. Daisy married Henry F Willis in 1926. In 1939 Henry and Daisy were living at Walstead Grange Farm, Lindfield where Henry was a dairy farmer. Henry Frederick Willis of 19 Eastern Road, Lingfield died on 30 July 1975. Daisy Willis died on 20 January 1997 at Haywards Heath.
• William George Pattenden. Born 1907 in Uckfield. William died in 1911 aged 3 years old.
• Rosina Ellen Pattenden. Born 9 March 1910 in Uckfield. Rosina married Jack De Caux in 1933 in Cuckfield. In 1939 Jack and Rosina were living with Rosina's parents at the Sportsman Inn. Rosina Ellen De Caux died in 18 October 1981 aged 71 years old. Jack De Caux died on 1 August 2002 in Burgess Hill aged 93 years old.
  
• Alex Pattenden. Born 1911 in Uckfield. Alec Pattenden died 1921 aged 9 years old.
  
• Arthur Stanley Pattenden. Born 4 October 1913 in Lewis. Baptised 21 December 1913 at Ditchling. Arthur married Vera Gwendoline Gatton in 1936. In 1939 they were living at Western House Farm, Cuckfield where Arthur was a dairy and general farmer. Arthur Stanley Pattenden of Exceat Farm, West Dean, Seaford died on 2 February 1969. Vera Gwendoline Pattenden died in 2002 in Worthing.
  
• Robert Patrick Simeon Pattenden. Born 17 March 1921 in Ditchling. Robert married Daphne Emily Akehurst in 1946. Robert died on 1 November 1996 in Lewes
  

In 1939 Simeon and Hephzibah were living at Sportsman Inn, Cuckfield where Simeon was the licensee. Simeon Pattenden died in 30 April 1947 at Burgess Hill. He would have been about 61 years old. Hephzibah died on 3 June 1965 at Lewes.

In 1901 George and Martha's daughter Edith Nicholls was still living with her parents in Ticehurst. She was 19 years old. No occupation is noted. Edith married William Horace Newington in 1906 in Ticehurst. In 1909 County Directory William is listed as "grocer, baker, furniture dealer, job master and builders merchant" in Sparrow Green, Waldron. Quite a combination!! In 1911 they were living at Bayham Prospect, Wadhurst, Sussex. William, aged 28 was a "grocers and drapers son managing branch business. Edith was 29 years old, born Warbleton. They had been married four years and had three children

• Hilda Newington. Born 17 April 1908 in Wadhurst
• Henry Newington. Born 17 April 1908 in Wadhurst (twin). Henry married Rose M Ford in 1941 in Tonbridge. 
• Elsie Edith Newington. Born 5 October 1909 in Wadhurst. Elsie married Frederick Davis Baldwin on 10 October 1934 in Wadhurst. In 1939 Frederick and Elsie were living in Rutland House, Maidstone. Frederick was a general stores manager. Edith was on unpaid domestic duties. A daughter is listed and the next two entries are closed. Frederick Davis Baldwin died in 1978, aged 71, in Tonbridge. Elsie Edith Baldwin died in 1987 in Tunbridge Wells.  

In  1921 they were still at Bayham Prospect. William, aged 38 was a grocers manager for W H Newington of Kent. Edith, aged 39 was on home duties. Hilda and Henry were 13 years old. Edith was 11 years old. Their niece, Kathleen Newington, aged 9 years old was living with them. In 1939 they were living at 34, Prospect Road, Southborough, Kent. William was a grocer (out of business at present). Edith was on unpaid domestic duties. Hilda and Henry were both shop assistants (grocery). The next two entries  are closed. Edith Newington died on 30 September 1970. William died later the same year. He was buried on 23 December 1970 in Kent. 

George and Martha's youngest daughter Mary Nicholls was also still at home in 1901. She was a 16 year old dressmaker. Mary married Charles Thomas Farley in 1905 in Maidstone, Kent, by banns.  

Charles Thomas Farley was the son of  George James Golding Farley and Ann Wilkins. He was the brother of Martha Emma Farley who married Mary's brother John Nicholls (see above). In 1911 they were living at Fishinghurst, Cranbrook, Kent. Charles was a 26 year old farm bailiff. The census confirms that Mary had been born in Warbleton. Three children had been born, with a further two to follow:

• Maria Farley. Born 17 August 1905 in Staplehurst. In 1921 Maria, aged 15 was a servant, a housemaid, at The Ladies College, Goudhurst, Kent. Maria Farley married Benjamin Everden Dobell in 1926 in Cranbrook. In 1939 they were living at The Bungalow, Stalden, Cranbrook. Benjamin was a gardener. They probably had four children, certainly two sons. Maria Dobell died in 1951 in Tonbridge. Benjamin Everden Dobell died in 1970 in Tonbridge. 
• Caroline Martha Farley. Born 17 December 1906 in Staplehurst. Caroline may have married Victor Jesse Croucher on 28 March 1929 at Providence Chapel, Stone Street, Cranbrook, They had five children. In 1939 "Martha" Croucher were living at Cole Farm, Cranbrook with Frank S Hope and Elizabeth Hope and her daughter Dorothy Theodolph Croucher, born  31 January 1931. Victor is listed separately and by himself at The Island, Court Hill, Cranbrook. He is a builders labourer. They are believed to have had five children in all. Jesse Victor Croucher died in 1981. Martha Caroline Croucher died on 4 August 2003 in Frittenden and was buried in Cranbrook. 
• Thomas George Farley. Born 4 May 1908 in Marden, Kent. Thomas married Lily Ashenden in 1932 in Strood, Kent. In 1939 they were living at High View, Cranbrook and Thomas is described as a "heavy worker". Two children seem to be listed. Lily Farley died in 1987 in Bedford.  Thomas George Farley died in 1991 in Tunbridge Wells.
• Winifred Farley,  Born 2 July 1912 in Cranbrook, Kent. In 1939 Winifred was a housekeeper working at Foxhole Farm, Cranfield Farm, for "John H Gosden", a dairy farmer, born 17 October 1886.  Winifred later married her employer "Alfred John Hubert Gosden" in 1941 in Cranbrook, Kent. Alfred John Hubert Gosden of Foxhole Farm, Fox Lane, near Sandhurst, Kent died on 6 May 1957. Probate was granted to his widow, Winifred Gosden. So Winifred was widowed aged just 44 years old.  Winifred Gosden remarried in 1971. Her second husband was Bertram Charles Hack. Bertram had been married previously and his first wife had died in 1963. Bertram Charles Hack of 67, Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards on Sea died on 6 January 1981. Winifred died in 2001 in Hastings. 
• Theodore Farley. Born 8 June 1917 in Cranbrook. Kent. Other researchers suggest that Theodore had been rescued from Dunkirk.  Theodore Farley married Clementine Irene Reeve in 1942 in Tonbridge. They had two children. Theodore Farley died in 1976 in  Poole, Dorset. Clementine Irene Farley died, twenty years later, in 1996 in Poole, Dorset. 

In 1921 Charles and Mary were living at Dove Farm, Hartley, Cranbrook. Charles was a 36 year old farm bailiff for Benjamin Cook, farmer and fruit and veg salesman. Mary, aged 37 was on home duties. "Martha" was 14, Thomas George, was 13, Winifred, aged 8 and Theodore was 4 years old. In 1939 Charles and Mary Farley were living at Chapel House, Matfield. Charles was a "jobbing assistant to a commercial fruit and vegetable grower." Walter Tew, born 28 July 1932 was living with them. Charles Thomas Farley of Chapel House, Matfield died on 28 March 1959 at Darwell Hall Hospital, Robertsbridge. Probate was granted to Albert James Jacobs, tailor. Mary Farley of Oakleigh, Goldford, Cranbrook, Kent, widow, died on 5 January 1963 at 6, Cambridge Gardens, Tonbridge Wells. Administration (with will) was granted to Thomas George Farley, Baptist minister. 

Mary Bishop nee Barton

In 1861 John and Eleanor's 15 year old daughter, Mary Barton was a dairymaid living and working for 64 year old widower Charles Stapley at Crossbridge House, Hellingly. Charles was a farmer of 130 acres employing 2 men and 2 boys. She may have witnessed her sister Martha's marriage in 1864 (see below). 

It seems likely that she married Albert BIshop in Salehurst on 11 December 1869. Albert was a 21 year old labourer, son of John Bishop, labourer. Mary was 24 years old, the daughter of John Barton, labourer.   The witnesses were George Roberts and James Barton. George Roberts married Mary's sister Ellenor (see below)

In 1871 Albert and Mary were living at Swiftden, Etchingham. Albert was a 22 year old agricultural labourer. Mary was 25 years old and the census confirms that she was born in Herstmonceux. Their eldest daughter had been born. 

In 1881 they were living in Abbey Lodge, Llantarnam, Monmouthshire, Wales. Albert, aged 30, was a domestic gardener.  A further three children had been born. 

They had five children in all. 

• Louisa Bishop. Born 1870 in Etchingham. Baptised 26 June 1870 in Flimwell. 
• Albert John Bishop. Born 1873 in Ticehurst. Baptised 27 April 1873 at Flimwell.
• Mary Eleanor Bishop. Born 28 April 1876 in Llantarnam. Baptised 28 May 1876 in Llanturnam. 
• Frederick William Bishop. Born 30 June 1878 in Llantarnam
• Margaret Lena Bishop. Born 1884 in Llantarnam  

Albert and Mary's daughter Louisa Bishop died in 1892 aged 22 years old.

In 1901 Albert and Mary were living at Caerphilly Road, Whitchurch, Glamorgan and 49 year old Albert was a market gardener. Their son, Albert, aged 28 was a duster in a brickyard, son Frank, aged 22 was a carpenter and daughter M L was just 17 years old and no occupation is given. 

In 1911 they were at 3, Brook Villas, Whitchurch, Glamorgan. Albert was a 59 year old jobbing gardener Of their five children, only three were surviving. Albert John Bishop, aged 38,  general labourer was still living with his parents. John Meredith, a 52 year old farm labourer was boarding with them. 

Albert Bishop died in 1912. 

I can find no trace of Mary in 1921. 

Mary Bishop died in 1923 aged 77 years old. 

In 1911 Albert and Mary's son Albert John Bishop was still living with his parents. Aged 38 and single he was a general labourer. In 1921 Albert was living at 3, Brook Cottages, Whitchurch. He was 48 years old and a navey for Roberts & Davies builders, at Rubina, nr Cardiff. Albert may have died in 1941. 

Albert and Mary's daughter Mary Eleanor Bishop married George William Matthews in 1896 in Cardiff. In 1901 they were living at 131, Clare Road, St Meary, Cardiff. George aged 26 was a locomotive engine stoker. In 1911 they were at 144 Cyforthfe Street, Cardiff and George was now a railway engine driver. A further four children had been born and were surviving. The census confirms that they had seven children, one of whom had died. They had two further children after this census.  

• Albert Edward Bishop Matthews. Born  21 July 1898 in Cardiff. Baptised 21 August 1898 at St Margaret's, Roath.  Albert married Annie Wooley in 1923 in Axbridge, Somerset. In 1939 they were living at 5, Edward Street, Pontypool and Albert was an iron miner. They had one son. Albert died in 1974. Annie died in 1979 in Pontypool. 
• Mary Eleanor Matthews. Born 1900 in Cardiff. 
• Louisa Grace Matthews.  Born 13 April 1902 in Cardiff. Baptised 22 May 1902 at Roath. Louisa married Brinley Bryant on 22 July 1922 in Aberyschen. Brinley was a 21 year old miner, son of George Henry Bryant, miner. In 1939 they were living at 8, Albert Road, Pontypool. Brinley was a general labourer in ordnance. They had two children.  
• Hilda Evelyn Matthews. Born 1905 in Cardiff. Baptised 9 February 1905 at St Margaret's, Roath. 
• Ruth Lena Magdalene Matthews. Born 1908 in Cardiff  Baptised 20 August 1908 in Roath. 
• Roma Naomi Matthews. Born 28 September 1910 in Cardiff.
• John F Matthews. Born 1913 in Cardiff. 
• Creighton S Matthews. Born 1916 in Pontypool. Creighton married Ada L Jones in 1942 in Pontypool. Creighton died in 1972. 

In 1921, George and Mary were living at 10, Monmouth Row, British, Abersychan. George was a 46 haulage engine man for John Vipond, colliery proprietor. Mary, aged 45 was on home duties. Son Albert, aged 22, was a colliery labourer above ground for John Vipond. 

Daughter Mary, aged 20 was on home duties and Louisa, aged 19 was a cashier for Wooleys Drapery Ltd. Daughter Hilda was on home duties. Ruth, aged 12, Roma, aged 10, John, aged 8 and Creighton was 5 years old, were all scholars, whole time. In 1939 George and Mary were living at Neath Villas, Waterloo, Pontypool. George was still a locomotive engine driver. Only Roma remained at home. She was a stores counter hand. Mary E Matthews died in 1949 aged 73 years old. George W Matthews died in 1968 in Pontypool, aged 93 years old.. 

Albert and Mary's son Frederick William Bishop married Alice Mary Price in 1907. In 1911 they were living at Queens Parade British Talywain Monmouth. Frederick was a domestic gardener. They had three children:

• Frederick William Bishop. Baptised 4 April 1907 at St Margaret's, Roath. Frederick William Bishop of 2 Queens Parade, British died aged 22 and was buried on 2 May 1929 in Garndiffaith.  
• Lena Marie Bishop. Born 27 July 1908. Baptised 6 April 1916 in Talywain. Lena married Charlie Edward Arrowsmith in 1937 in Pontypool. In 1939 they were living at Batch Cottages, Weobley where Charlie was an estate carpenter and joiner. Lena was on unpaid domestic duties. Charlie died in 1946 aged 38 years old in Weobley. 
• Edna May Bishop. Born 3 November 1912 in Talywain. Edna married Edwin Reginald Victor Rosser in 1938 in Pontypool. In 1939 they were living at 23, Lukes Road, Pontypool where Edwin was a fishmongers, fruiters and greengrocers dealer. Edna was on unpaid domestic duties. They had two children. "Reginald Edwin" V Rosser died in 1987 in Pontypool. Edna May Rosser died in 2004 in Newport. 

In 1921 Frederick and Alice were still at 2, Queen's Parade, British, Abersychan, Monmouthshire. Frederick, aged 43 was a colliery labourer (above ground) for Powell's Tillery Steam Coal Co Ltd, at Navigation Colliery, Talywain, but he is noted as "on strike". Alice, aged 33, was on home duties. Son Frederick William Bishop was a colliery wagon repairer (apprentice) for Powell's Tillery Steam Coal Co Ltd, Talywain, but also "on strike". Lena was 10 years old and Edna aged 8 years, both at school whole time. In 1939 Frederick and Alice were still living at 2 Queen's Parade, Pontypool and Frederick was a colliery fan man. Frederick William Bishop died in 1952 in Pontypool, aged 74 years old. Alice M Bishop died in 1956 in Pontypool. 

Finally, Albert and Mary's last daughter described as only "M L" Bishop on the 1901 census, i believe she was Margaret Lena Bishop. Margaret Lena Bishop of 6, Brook Villas, Whitchurch died aged 22 and was buried on 13 August 1908 at St John the Baptist, Cardiff. 

James Barton and Harriett Ann Sands

John and Eleanor's son James Barton married Harriett Ann Sands on 16 March 1872 at Etchingham. They were both 24 years old. James was a labourer and only able to make his mark. Harriet, the daughter of Thomas Sands, labourer, signed her name. The witnesses were George and Martha Nicholls, James' sister and her husband. (Reg Gen March Qtr 1872 Ticehurst 2b 95). 

Harriett Ann Sands had been baptised on 25 December 1849 at Burwash, the daughter of Thomas Sands and his wife Sarah.

In 1881 the family were living at Hollington Lane, St Leonards, Hastings and 33 year old James was an agricultural labourer

They had nine children:

• James Barton. Baptised 6 July 1873 in Hellingly
  
• Emily Barton. Baptised 1 August 1875 in Etchingham
  
• William Barton. Born 19 November 1877. Baptised 3 February 1878 in Etchingham
  
• George Barton. Born 1880 in Hastings. Baptised 28 March 1880 at St Mary in the Castle Church, Hastings
  
• Eleanor Barton. Born 1883 in Hastings. Baptised 7 January 1883 at Silverdale. 
  
• Charles Barton. Born 4 April 1887 in Hastings
  
• Sarah Barton. Born 1890 in Hastings. Baptised 1 July 1890 at St Matthews, St Leonards, Silverdale.
  
• Frederick Barton. Born 30 October 1892 in Hastings. Baptised 20 November 1892 at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings. The family were living at 13, Silverdale. 
  
• Albert Barton. Born 1895 in Hastings. Baptised 8 February 1896 at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings. This was a private baptism. The family were living at 44, Alma Villas at the time. 
  

In 1891 they were living at 13 Silver Dale, St Mary in the Castle, Hastings. 43 year old James was an agricultural labourer and their 13 year old son William was already employed as an errand boy. Their 18 year old son James was a carrier, boarding with Frederick J Dunk and his family at 46 Manor Road, Hastings. Their 15 year old daughter Emily was a servant to 64 year old widow Louisa Demierre who was living on her own means at 63, The Marina, St Leonards, Hastings.

It seems that their daughter Eleanor may have died in 1895 aged 13 years old

In 1901 James and Harriett were living at Adelaide Road, St Mary's , Hastings, although Emily were no longer at home. Both James and Emily were back living ay home at that point.

In 1911, the family was still at Adelaide Road, Hastings. James, now 63 is still a farm labourer. The only child remaining at home is Frederick, an 18 year old errand boy.

In 1921 James and Harriett were still at 26, Adelaide Road, St Leonards. James was a 73 year old farm labourer for Mr Bourner, farmer at Hollington. Harriett, aged 73, was on home duties. Son Albert, aged 25 is shown as at "training centre", Westfield (out of work), later poultry farming.   

Harriett Ann Barton of 26 Adelaide Road, St Leonards on Sea died aged 78 years and was buried on 3 November 1926 in Hollington, St Leonard. 

James Barton of 40, Frederick Road, Hastings died aged 79 years old, and was buried at Hollington St Leonards on 10 February 1927. 

In 1901 James and Harriett's eldest son James Barton is back living with his parents, but gives his occupation as "soldier". in 1911 he was lodging with James Forward and his family at 4 Osbourne villas, Crowborough. aged 40 he is still single and is described as an "army pensioner/farm labourer". On 6 September 1913, James married Charlotte Jane Milam at Heathfield. James, aged 40, was a labourer, son of James Barton, labourer. Charlotte was 30 years old, daughter of James Milam, labourer.  

In 1921 James and Charlotte were living at Grove Hill, Hellingly. James, aged 48 was a farm labourer for J J Ade, farmer. Charlotte, aged 47 was on "housework" on her own account. Charlotte's father James Milam, aged 78, "no work" was living with them. James Barton died in 1929 aged 55 years old. Charlotte J Barton died in 1930 aged 46 years in Hailsham. 

Nothing else is known about James and Harriett's daughter Emily Barton, after 1901, when aged 24 she was living with her parents at Adelaide Road. 

James and Harriett's son William Barton enlisted in the Royal Navy, firstly on 19 November 1895 for 12 years. In 1901 although back living with his parents he is described as a "sailor". He married Olive Elizabeth Marchant in 1910. Strangely the banns were only read at St Leonards once. I wonder why? 

In 1911 William and Olive were living at 163 Bexhill Road, St Leonards. William was 35 years old and a farm labourer. Their daughter had been born. They had two children

• Doris Emily Barton. Born 29 September 1910. Baptised 11 December 1910 at St Ethelburga, St Leonards. 
• William James Barton. Born 1912. Baptised 13 October 1912 at St Leonards on Sea. 

William Barton enlists again on 4 February 1915 for the duration of hostilities. The document below provides detail of his service.

In 1921 William and Olive were living at 32 Hollington Old Lane, William was an assistant linesman for Hastings tramway company. Olive, aged 31, was a private "domestic" at 9, Eversfield Place, St Leonards.   In 1939 William and Olive were living at 32 Old Lane, Hastings where William was a water mains jointer. William Barton died in 1945. Olive Elizabeth Barton died in 1976. 

In 1901 James and Harriett's son George Barton is living with his parents and is described as a "soldier". He had enlisted in the "Imperial yeomanry" on 24 February 1900. He was a 21-year-old gardener. He enlisted for a year "unless the war in South Africa lasts longer". He was sent to South Africa on 28 March 1900, returning on 24 June 1901. He was discharged on 1 July 1901. It's not clear where George was in 1911 or 1921. He survived and may have died in in 1963 in Eastbourne.

In 1901 James and Harriett's son Charles Barton, although only aged 14 was already "gardener and domestic". He is believed to have married Beatrice Maude Beeney in 1909. Beatrice is pictured below in her maids uniform. 

In 1911 Charles and Beatrice were living at 46 Silverlands Road, St Leonards and Charles was a domestic gardener. Their eldest two daughters had been born. A son was born later that year. The three children are pictured below before the emigrated.  

The family emigrated to Canada leaving on the "Aurosia" from Southampton on 29 May 1913 headed for Canterbury, Canada. The arrival papers (on 9 June 1913) show that Charles had been a domestic gardener but was to be a farmer. The register is noted "British bonus allowed". This was an amount paid to steamship booking agents to encourage agents to recruit settlers. Charles and Beatrice had eight children:

• Ivy Emily Irene Barton. Born 10 October 1908 in Hastings, Sussex. Baptised 16 December 1908 in St Matthews, Silverhill, St Leonards. Ivy married Howard Babcock Anderson on 1 February 1928 in Ontario. They had three daughters. Howard died on 19 August 1966. Ivy died on 20 February 1974 in Wallaceberg, Chatham- Kent Municipality and was buried in Craford Cemetary. I have been in contact with one of Ivy's granddaughters, Heidi McCarron. She kindly provided the photograph below of Howard and Ivy along with the others included in this section. 

• Elinor Beatrice Barton. Born 31 July 1910 in Hastings, Sussex. Baptised 14 December 1910 at St Matthews, St Leonards on Sea. Elinor married John Peter Anderson on 1 May 1928 in Ontario. John died on 29 May 1970 and was buried at Chatham Kent Municipality. Eleanor died on 9 September 1991 at Blenheim Chatham-Kent Municipality.
  
• Charles D Barton. Born 11 October 1911 in Hastings, Sussex. Charles married Pearl. He died on 5 September 1974. Pearl died in 2005. Both were buried in Raliegh Chatham-Kent cemetery.
• William Frederick Barton. Born 8 September 1913 in Kent, Ontario, Canada. William married Marjorie Elizabeth Chevalier on 24 March 1935 in Wood, Ohio, USA. They had one daughter. William died on 16 March 1995. His gravestone reads "William Hastings Barton". Marjorie died on 17 December 2011.
• John Eric Barton. Born 23 February 1915 at Cedar Springs, Chatham-Kent Municipality. Corporal John married Joan L Caldwell in 1935. They had two children. John Eric Barton died 18 January 1973 at Chatham-Kent Municipality.
• Mary Rose Barton. Born 30 August 1916 at Cedar Springs, Ontario. Mary married Cameron Bryce Reynolds on 20 March 1937 at Blenheim. The certificate notes that they divorced 29 June 1959. Mary Rose deMoliter died on 7 July 1994 at DeNapanee, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario and was buried at Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery, Bath, Lennox and Addington County, Ontario. Mary appears to have remarried, her second husband being Arthur Sherman deMoliter. Arthur died on 30 August 2006.
  
• George Barton. Born 10 June 1918 in Cedar Springs, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario. George married Marion Clark. They had two children. George died on 3 December 1956 at Cedar Springs, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario. He was buried at Raleigh, Chatham-Kent Municipality, Ontario. Marion remarried and died on 4 April 2006.

In 1921 Charles and Beatrice and their children were living at Raleigh, Kent, Ontario where Charles was a gardener. In 1931 they are at where Charles and his son "Bill" are both gardeners. John, Mary and George are all students. In 1957 they were living in Cedar Springs, Raleigh, Ontario and Charles was a labourer. Charles is pictured below

 Charles Barton of Raleigh Township, Windsor, Ontario died aged 78 years old on 13 April 1965. 

Beatrice M Barton died in 1971. Both were buried at Craford Municipal Cemetary, Raleigh, Ontario.

Nothing more is known about James and Harriett's daughter Sarah Barton after 1901, when she was 11 years old living with her parents at Adelaide Road, but according to brother Charles obituary (see above) she was still alive and unmarried in 1965. .

James and Harriett's son Frederick Barton married Minnie May Foster on 19 April 1924 in Westfield. Frederick was a 31 year old gardener. Minnie was 22 years old, the daughter of David Foster, labourer.

In 1939 they were living at 21, Paynton Road, Hastings and Frederick was a jobbing gardener. He may have died in 1974 in Hastings.

Finally James and Harriett's youngest son Albert Barton married Kate Caroline Sargent on 28 September 1924 at St Matthews, Silverhill, St Leonards. Albert was a 28 year old labourer. Kate was the 23 year old daughter of William Sargent, labourer. 

Albert died on 18 September 1937. Kate remarried in 1938. Her second husband was Frederick J Cornford.

Ellenor Roberts nee Barton

John and Eleanor's daughter "Eleanor" married George Roberts in 1869 in Warbleton. George was a 22 year old labourer, son of George Roberts, labourer. Eleanor was a 19 year old servant, daughter of John Barton, labourer. Both George and Eleanor were only able to make their mark. 

In 1871 they were living at Sandhole Farm, Bodle Street. George was an agricultural labourer. "Ellenor" was 21 years old. Their daughter was just 9 weeks old.  

In 1881 George and "Ellenor" were living at Earls Farm, Wadhurst. George was a 33 year old agricultural labourer, born Warbleton. Ellenor was 31 years old, born in Herstmonceux. They had two children

• Harriett Roberts. Born 1871 in Warbleton, Baptised 12 March 1871 at Bodle Street. 
• George Roberts. Born 22 August 1872 in Mayfield. Baptised 6 October 1872 in Mayfield. 

Ellenor's brother, George Barton, aged 26, born Herstmonceux, an agricultural labourer was lodging with them. 

In 1891 George and "Eliza" were still at Earls Farm. George was an agricultural labourer, as was their son George now aged 18 years. Their daughter Harriett Roberts, aged 20, was a servant, working for Eliza Blandford who was "living on her own means" at Titchfield Lodge, Carew Road, Eastbourne. 

In 1901 they were living at Brickyards, Rotherfield. George was an agricultural labourer. Their granddaughter Ellenor Wickens, aged 6 was living with them. William Smith, aged 20, a police constable was boarding with them. 

In 1911 George and "Ellenor" were living at Brickyards Cottage, Marks Cross. They had been married 41 years and had two children. Their granddaughter Ellenor Blanche Wickens, aged 16 was still living with them. Also at that address was James William Morris, aged 24, a police officer (constable). 

In 1921 George and "Ellenor" were living at 23, Springfield Cottages, Mark Cross, Rotherfield. George was a 73 year old farm labourer for E J Walter, farmer. Ellenor, aged 71 was on household duties, Granddaughter Ellenor Wickens, now 26 was a domestic servant. 

George Roberts of the Pound, Ashburnham died aged 75 and was buried on 16 June 1928 in Penhurst 

"Eleanor" Roberts died in 1931 in Uckfield. 

George and Ellenor's daughter Harriett Roberts married James Wickens in 1892. In 1901 they were living at Stoning Cottages and James was a brickyard labourer. Three children were living with them, but their second eldest daughter was living with her grandparents (see above). In 1911 they were at Catts Corner, Town Row, Rotherfield. They had been married 19 years and had five children, the youngest three remained at home. Their eldest daughter was a servant at Crowborough Cross and their second daughter was again living with her grandparents. Their children were, 

• Mary Ann Wickens. Born 1894 in Rotherfield.
  
• Eleanor Blanche Wickens. Born 25 March 1895 in Rotherfield. Baptised 12 May 1895 at Rotherfield. Eleanor spent most of her childhood living with her grandparents (see above). Eleanor B Wickens married William John Midmore in 1923 in Uckfield. In 1939 they were living in Brickyard Cottages, Uckfield. Eleanor's sister Katherine was living with them. William was a mill grinder. Edith Blanche Midmore died in Tonbridge and was buried on 5 March 1970. William John Midmore died in 1979 in Tonbridge.  
• George Henry Wickens. Born 24 September 1896 in Rotherfield. Baptised 8 November 1896 in Rotherfield. George enlisted in the Royal Sussex Regiment in 1914. In 1921 he was back living with his parents (see below). He married Bessie Anderson later that year, on 3 September 1921 in Rotherfield. George was a 24 year old farm labourer. Bessie was 22 years old, daughter of Edward Anderson, general labourer. In 1939 they were living in Carme Cottage, Town Row, Uckfield. George was a nursery employee. They had one son. George Henry Wickens of 40, Hornshurst, Rotherfield died aged 68 and was buried on 20 March 1965 in Rotherfield. Bessie Wickens died aged 81 and was buried on 2 April 1981. 
• Katherine Elizabeth Wickens. Born 23 May 1898 in Rotherfield. In 1939 Katherine was living with her sister Eleanor and husband at Brickyard Cottages, Uckfield. She was a domestic servant. Catherine Elizabeth Wickens of Mayfield died aged 69 and was buried on 11 November 1967 in Rotherfield.  
• Amos Frederick Wickens. Born 24 November 1903 in Rotherfield. Baptised 8 February 1903 at Marks Cross, Sussex. In 1923 through to 1962 he was living at 1, Hornshurst Cottages, Rotherfield.  Nothing more is known. He is not, I believe, to be confused with Frederick Amos Wickens who was born in 1901.

In 1921 they were still living in Town Row, Rotherfield. James aged 52 was a engine driver for Crowborough Water Company. Harriett was 50 years old and on home duties. Their son George, aged 18 was a farm labourer for Mr Riband at Five Ashes. Son "Amos", aged 18 was an invalid.  James Wickens of Springfield Cottage, Town Row. died aged 65 and was buried on 6 June 1933 in Rotherfield.  Harriet Wickens died in 1938. 

George and Ellenor's son George Roberts married Eleanor Humphrey in 1897 in Uckfield. In 1901 they were living at Brick Yard, Rotherfield where George was an agricultural labourer. Their eldest daughter had been born. They had three children

• Edith Eleanor Roberts. Born 1900 at Brick Yard, Marks Cross. Baptised 11 March 1900 at Marks Cross, 
• Jesse George Roberts. Born 9 August 1905 in Buckhurst Cottage, Uckfield. Jesse married Vera Alice Reader in 1930. In 1939 Jesse and Vera were living at 15, Fermor Road, Crowborough and Jesse was a lorry driver. Jesse George Roberts of Bucksford Road, 15 Fermor Road, Crowborough died on 13 August 1992. He was buried on 20 August 1992. Vera Alice Roberts died in 2005 in Crowborough. 
• Dorothy Doreen Harriett Roberts. Born 2 May 1907 in Buckhurst Cottage, Uckfield. Baptised 26 May 1907 at Marks Cross. Dorothy married Henry William Douglas in 1932. In 1939 they were living at Frankham Cottage, Uckfield where Doris was  head gardener. Stella Hasler, a 9 year old scholar was living with them. Henry William Douglas of Sunnynook, Wadhurst Road, Mark Cross died aged 48 and was buried on 20 October 1955 in Wadhurst. Dorothy Doreen Harriett Douglas of 6 Swaylands Avenue, Crowborough died aged 60 on 11 February 1968 at War Memorial Hospital, Crowborough and was buried on 16 February 1968 in Wadhurst.  . 

In 1911 George, Eleanor and family were living at Argos Hill, Wadhurst and George was a carter on a farm. In 1921 They were living at Marlboor Head Cottage, Mark Cross, Rotherfield. George, aged 48 was a farm carter for George Brooker, farmer. Ellenor, aged 48 was on home duties.  Son Jessie, aged 15 was a "bakers lad" for Messrs Walters & Son.  It is not clear where either of their daughters were. In 1939 they were living at Sunnyside Cottage, Uckfield and George was a farmworker. George Roberts of Sunny Nook, Marks Cross died aged 83 and was buried on 5 May 1956 at Wadhurst.  Eleanor Roberts of Sunny Nook, Marks Cross died aged 93 and was buried on 15 May 1964 at Wadhurst. 

Henry Barton

In 1871 John and Eleanor's son Henry Barton had joined the army and, aged 18 was living at Preston Barracks. Nothing further is known about him.

George Barton and Mary Ann Parsons nee Gilbert

In 1881 John and Eleanor's son George Barton was lodging with his sister Ellenor Roberts (see above) at Earls Farm, Wadhurst. Aged 26 he was an agricultural labourer. 

George Barton married Mary Ann Parsons on 4 April 1891 in Uckfield. George was a 35 year old labourer. Mary Ann was a 44 year old widow, the daughter of George Gilbert, labourer. The witnesses were James Barton and Ellenor Roberts (who presumably had learnt to write since her own marriage).  

Mary Ann Gilbert was born on 9 November 1845 and baptised on 1 February 1846 in Rotherfield. She had married her first husband Francis Parsons in 1866 in Tonbridge. In 1871 they were living in Earls Cottage, Wadhurst and in 1881 the family is still listed at Earls Farm, next door to George and his family. . They had four children. Francis Parsons, who was 20 years his wife's senior had died in 1890 aged 64 years old.

In 1891 George and Mary Ann were living in Wenhurst Cottage, Mayfield. George, aged 36 was an agricultural labourer. Mary Ann at 44 was 8 years older than her husband. Only one of Mary Ann's daughter was living with them, 14 year old Edith Harriett Parsons.

Mary Ann Barton died in 1893, aged just 48 years.

So by 1901 George Barton is a widower and is living with his 63 year old housekeeper at Mayfield. He gives his occupation as a waggoner on a farm.

I can find no trace of George in the 1921 census at the present time. 

In 1921 George, a 66 year old cowman and general farm labourer was working for and living with George Vine, a 66 year old farmer and his daughters at Holmhurst, Broad Oak, Heathfield 

George Barton may have died aged 73 in Hailsham in 1929.

Eliza Pearce nee Barton

Finally, John and Eleanor's daughter Eliza Barton married Thomas Simon Pearce on 1881 at St Leonards, St L:eonards on Sea. Thomas was a 36 year old labourer, son of James Pearce, bricklayer. Eliza was a 24 year old domestic servant (Reg Gen Dec Qtr 1881 Hastings 2b 65).

Thomas and Eliza are thought to have had eight children:

• John Henry Pearce. Born 16 September 1882 at Hastings. Baptised 5 November 1882 at St Clements, Hastings. 
  
• Helena Eliza Pearce. Born 1 September 1884 in Hastings 
• Edith Annie Pearce. Born 1888 in Hastings. Baptised 4 September 1890 at Christ Church, Blacklands, Hastings
  
• Gertrude May Pierce. Baptised 4 September 1890 at Christ Church, Blacklands, Hastings
• Mildred Mary Pearce. Born 1892 in Hastings. Baptised 12 June 1892 at Christ Church, Blacklands, Hastings.
  
• Elizabeth Rebecca Pearce. Born 30 January 1894 in Hastings. Baptised 11 March 1894 at Christ Church, Blackland, Hastings.
  
• Louisa Mabel Pearce. Born 1896 in Hastings. Baptised 7 October 1896 at Christ Church, Blacklands, Hastings.
• Albert Thomas Pearce. Born 23 March 1898 in Hastings. Baptised 12 June 1898 at Christ Church, Blacklands, Hastings. 

At the time of John Henry Pearce's baptism in 1882, his father was working as a porter. 

In 1891 Thomas and Eliz were living at 106, Hughenden Road, Hastings. Thomas, aged 45 was a luggage porter. Their daughter Gertrude May Pearce died later that year, aged just 1 year old.

At the time Elizabeth and Albert was baptised the family were living at 104, Hughendon Road, Hastings and Thomas was a luggage porter. 

Thomas Pearce died on 20 December 1900 in Hastings. 

By 1901 Eliza was a widow.  She was living at St Helens, Hastings with her children. She was working as a charwoman.

Thomas and Eliza's daughter, Edith Annie Pearce died in 1905 in Hastings aged 18 years. 

In 1911, 44 year old Eliza was living at 99 Hughendon Road, Hastings where she was working as a charwoman. Most of the children remained at home. Also listed is Eliza's grandson William Albert Kent Pearce who had been born in 1905.  

In 1921 Eliza Pearce was living at 255, Mount Pleasant Road, Hastings, aged 64 she was "charring". Her son John H Pearce, aged 38, general labourer for Mr Gower, market gardener, but "now out of work". Their grandsons, William A K Pearce, aged 16, a compositor for Busfields and Pennells and Thomas C Mason, aged 8 were living with them.  

Eliza Pearce died, aged 79, in 1936 in Hastings.

A little is known about Thomas and Eliza's remaining children:

In 1939 Thomas and Eliza's son, John Henry Pearce was still single, working as a gardener and living at 73a St Georges Road, Hastings. He died in 1956 in Hastings.

In 1911 Thomas and Eliza's daughter Helena Eliza Pearce was still living with her widowed mother at Hughenden Road, Hastings. She was a domestic servant, but had given birth to a son 

• William Albert Kent Pearce. Born 25 February 1905. Baptised 9 April 1905 at Christ Church, Blackland, Hastings. William was living with his grandparents in 1911 and 1921 (see above), William Albert Kent Pearce married Gladys Winifred Cotton on 3 August 1929 at Erith. William was in the Royal Navy. His first service started on 31 May 1929 on Marshall Shoult and he was serving on H.M.S. President III (S.S. Foreness) when he died on 4 November 1939 from internal injuries and exposure after falling from a cliff in Margate.  

Helena married George Victor Manser in 1913.  In 1921 they were living at 51, High Street, Erith, Kent. George, aged 36 was a flour packer for Cannon of Grange Flour Mill. Helena was 36 and on home duties. Their 3 year old daughter was listed. In 1939 George and Helena were living at 17B Holly Hill Terrace, Erith. George was a general labourer. They had two children 

• Christopher Wilfred Manser. Baptised 20 March 1915 at St Clement, Halton, Hastings. Christopher died shortly thereafter. in 1915 
• Edith Doris Mildred Manser. Born 30 July 1917.  Edith married Edward Albert C Dickman in 1941. She died on 25 December 2008 aged 91 years old.  

George Victor (William Thomas) Manser died on 8 August 1942 and I take this to be Helena husband. He was buried at Erith Cemetary on 13 August 1942. Helena remarried in 1946 in Dartford. Her second husband was Nelson J Cobby. Helena Eliza Cobby died on 30 October 1978 aged 94 years.  

In 1939 Thomas and Eliza's daughter Mildred Mary Pearce may have been living in Walthamstow where she was working as report centre clerk and telephonist. It is possible that Mildred never married and died in Waltham Forest in 1971.

Thomas and Eliza's daughter, Elizabeth Rebecca Pearce married William Gilbert Archibald Cordery on 25 December 1918 in Bexley, Kent. The marriage certificate shows William is a 43 year old widower, a flour packer. Elizabeth is a 24 year old spinster the daughter of Thomas Simon Pearce, a deceased luggage porter. William had become a widower when his first wife died the year before. He had several children from his first marriage. William and Elizabeth had three children

• Christine Elizabeth Jessie Cordery. Born 30 June 1920. Baptised 22 August 1920 in Erith, Kent. She was still living with her parents in 1939. Christine married William F Cheeseman in 1952 in Dartford. Christine died aged 55 on 13 May 1976 in West Hill Hospital, Dartford. She was buried in Erith Cemetary.  
• Douglas Albert John Cordery. Born 30 June 1920. Baptised 22 August 1920 in Erith, Kent. Douglas married Eileen L Cue in 1946 in Bromley. Eileen died on 23 December 2012 in Westgate on Sea aged 89. Douglas died in 2018. 
• Constance May Eliza Cordery. Born 30 May 1924. Baptised 11 June 1924 in Erith, Kent. Constance married Frank Ward in 1944 in Dartford 

In 1921 William and Elizabeth were living at 83, West Street, Erith, Kent. William, aged 45, was a millers flour packer for Cannon and Gaze Flour Millers. Elizabeth was 26 years old.  Three of William's sons from his first marriage, aged 14 to 9 years old were living with them. Their son and daughter, Douglas and Christine (twins) were 11 months old. In 1939 William and Elizabeth were living at 83, West Street, Erith and William was a flour packer in the flour mills. Two of his sons from his first marriage were still living with them. William and Elizabeth's daughter Christine, now 20 was a cinema usherette. William Gilbert Archibald Cordery of 83 West Street, Erith died on 18 March 1961 and was buried on 24 March 1961 in Erith, Kent. Probate was granted to his widow Elizabeth. Elizabeth Rebecca Cordery died on 2 June 1971 and was buried on 9 June 1971 in Erith, Kent. 

The last of Thomas and Eliza's children, Albert Thomas Pearce emigrated to America arriving on 1 August 1923 on the SS Tyrrhenia. The ships log shows his next of kin in the UK as his wife in Belvedere.  Albert had married Beatrice Petts on 13 November 1920 at St John The Baptist' in Ashford, Kent.  Albert was a "flour packer" the son of Thomas Pearce (deceased), a military policeman. In 1921 they were living at 68, Albert Road, Belvedere, Erith. Albert, was 23 years old, was a miller's offal packer for Cannon and Gaze flour millers. Beatrice, aged 25 was on home duties. They had three daughters and three sons, including: 

• Edith Mary Pearce. Born 21 February 1923. Baptised 1 April 1923 in Belvedere. Kent.  Edith married Clifton Allison Witham on 4 July 1940 at Putnam, Windham, Vermont. Clifton died on 20 August 2004 in Berlin, Washington, Vermont. Edith died on 17 October 2013 in Calais, Washington, Vermont. 
• Albert Edward Pearce. Born 13 November 1924 in Manchester, Connecticut. Albert enlisted in 1942 aged 18 years. He married Lorraine A Ginochio on 13 September 1952 in Windsor Locks. They had three children. Albert died on 12 September 2007 in Hartford.  Lorraine died on 20 January 2009 in Windsor Locks. 
• Marie Louise Pearce. Born 21 March 1928 in Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut. Marie married Kenneth Edwin Joel on 1 May 1954 in Farmington. They had three children. Marie died on 11 November 1989 and was buried at Aberdeen, Harford. Kenneth died on 8 December 2016 at Aberdeen, Harford. 
• Charles John Pearce. Born 25 April 1933 in Unionville. Charles married Pauline Marie Chaffee on 6 March 1971 in New Britain, Hertford. Pauline had been married previously and had two children, Charles and her had a daughter together. Pauline died on 19 February 2006. Charles died on 8 January 2015 and was buried at Calvary Cemetary.  
• Beatrice May Pearce. Born 9 October 1935. Beatrice married Truman Ernest Alderman Jnr on 19 June 1954 in Farmington. They had one son. Beatrice May Alderman died on 25 April 2017. Truman Ernest Alderman Jnr died on 7 July 2019. 
• Thomas W Pearce. See obituary below.     

In 1950 Albert and Beatrice were living at Farmington, Hartford, Connecticut.  Albert was a groom. His wife Beatrice a shop worker. Four of their children remained at home, Albert was an apprentice plumber and Charles a shop worker. Beatrice and Thomas were still at school. Beatrice Pearce died on 27 December 1971. Albert Pearce died on 27 November 1991 at Framington, Hartford, Connecticut. His obituary is below (taken from Ancestry).

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