Wood 

My great grandmother was Caroline Wood who was baptised 6 August 1865 at St John's Church, Bodle Street Green, the daughter of Richard Wood, labourer and Elizabeth Honeysett. 

She married John Henry Barton (Chapter 4) on 3 May 1887 at St John's Church, Bodle Street Green,

Thomas Wood & Mary Marten

Other researchers suggest that Thomas Wood, Caroline's great (x 2) grandfather was born in 1706 in Wartling Hill. 

Thomas Wood married Mary Marten in 1740 in Herstmonceux. Mary Marten had been baptised on 19 February 1720 at Herstmonceux, the daughter of John Marten (1681 - 1757) and Mary (1684 - 1750). 

They had two children

• John Wood. Baptised 17 December 1746 in Herstmonceux, son of Thomas Wood and Mary. John may have married Sarah "Vidler" on 16 February 1776 in Herstmonceux. Sarah "Vitler" was baptised on 25 July 1756 the daughter of Samuel Vitler (1718 - 1806) and Sarah Crowhurst (1722 - 1756) who married on 13 May 1746 in Mountfield. John may have have been buried on 11 April 1824 at Herstmonceux.  

• Thomas Wood. Born 1760. Baptised 28 September 1762 in Heathfield (see below).  

Thomas Wood died and was buried on 20 May 1771 in Heathfield. 

Thomas Wood & Anne Worger

Caroline's great grandfather Thomas Wood is believed to have been born in 1760, the son of Thomas Wood and Mary Marten. Thomas Wood, son of Thomas "by his wife Mary" was baptised on 28 September 1762. 

Thomas married Anne Worger on 14 January 1787 in Wartling. Both were only able to make their mark. 

Ann Worger was baptised on 18 October 1760 at East Dean, one of twin daughters of William Worger and Ann baptised that day.

Other researchers have suggested that they had seven children, although I have only been able to trace baptisms for five of their children:

• Thomas Wood. Baptised 8 July 1787 at Herstmonceux 
• Mary Wood. Baptised 12 July 1789 at Herstmonceux
• John Wood. Baptised 17 April 1791 at Herstmonceux.
• Jesse Wood. Baptised 13 September 1793 in Herstmonceux.
• Samuel Wood. Baptised 21 February 1796 in Herstmonceux
• James Wood. Born 1798 in Herstmonceux
• William Wood. Baptised 12 January 1800 in Herstmonceux

Anne Wood is believed to have died in 1836 in Herstmonceux.

Thomas Wood of Bodle Street died on 17 December 1839 and was buried on 22 December 1839 at Herstmonceux.

Our line continues through Thomas and Anne's eldest son Thomas, but first the following is known about their other younger children: 

• Mary Wood

Other researchers suggest that Thomas and Anne's daughter Mary Wood married James Goble on 21 January 1833 in Herstmonceux, but later censuses show that James's wife had been born in 1805, indicating that his wife is not "our" Mary Wood and was in fact more in line with James's age.   

• John Wood & Sarah Cook

Thomas and Anne's son John Wood married Sarah Cook on 11 March 1813 at Herstmonceux, They had twelve children: 

• Mary Wood. Baptised 29 September 1811 in Herstmonceux. 
• William Wood. Baptised 20 February 1814 in Herstmonceux. 
• George Wood. Baptised 13 August 1815 in Herstmonceux. 
• Samuel Wood. Baptised 30 March 1817 in Herstmonceux.
• Sarah Wood. Baptised 21 February 1819 in Herstmonceux. 
• Charles Wood. Baptised 30 August 1820 in Herstmonceux. Charles died that same year and was buried at Herstmonceux on 29 December 1820.
• Fanny Wood. Baptised 20 May 1821 in Herstmonceux. 
• Thomas Wood. Baptised 20 July 1823 in Herstmonceux.
• John Wood. Born 3 August 1825 in Herstmonceux. Baptised 25 September 1825 at Heathfield Independent Chapel. Buried 1826 in Herstmonceux.
• Joseph Wood. Born 1830 in Warbleton. 
• Robert Wood. Baptised 23 March 1830 in Warbleton. Robert may have died in 1831.

John Wood of Warbleton died aged 39 and was buried at 26 January 1831 in Warbleton. 

Their daughter Fanny Wood is believed to have died in 1832. She would have been 11 years old. Their son Thomas Wood is also believed to have died in 1832 aged 9 years old. Their daughter Sarah Wood is believed to have died in 1836. She would have been around 17 years old. 

In 1841 Sarah Wood was living with daughter Mary and son Joseph at Church Street, Warbleton. Sarah is described as an "agricultural labourer". In 1851 Sarah may have been a servant, aged 60, living and working for at Prospect House, Rye Road, Hawkshurst, Kent. Nothing more is known about her. 

John and Sarah's daughter Mary Wood married James Cramp on 18 July 1841 in Rotherfield. James was a 35 year old widower, labourer, son of Charles Cramp, labourer. Mary was a 30 year old servant, daughter of John Wood, labourer.

In 1851 James and Mary were living at Great Markley, Heathfield with their three eldest children and James was an agricultural labourer. In 1861 they were living at Trosley Court Cottages, Trottiscliffe, Kent with four children. Their eldest daughter is not listed. James was a shepherd. They had five children in all 

• Matilda Cramp. Baptised 13 August 1843 in Heathfield. it is likely that in 1861 Matilda was a servant working for Robert Whitby, miller, and his family at Mill Lane, Kingsdown, Farmingham. In 1871 she was working for Mary Ann Harrison and her daughter at 12, Chapel Terrace, Swanscombe who were living off "income from dividends". In 1881, aged 35, she was a nurse working for Kate Higgins and her five young children at Broadwater, Sussex. Kate is described as "the wife of District Superintendent of Police in in uncovenanted service in India". In 1891  she was cook and housekeeper for Stephen Wright who was "living on his own means" at 21 Scarsdale Villas, Kensington. In 1901 she is shown as visiting John Hales, farm bailiff and his wife Sarah at Jenkins, Cobham. In 1911 she is still living with her sister Sarah and her husband at Craig's Farm, Singlewell, Kent. Matilda Cramp died in 1919. 
• Abraham Cramp. Baptised 4 October 1846 in Heathfield. Abraham married Jane Randall on 27 June 1869 at Swanscombe. In 1871 they were living at Park Cliff Road, Swanscombe and Abraham was a "labourer at general works". Their eldest daughter had been born. In 1891 they were living at Ingram Vale, Swanscombe where Abraham was a "kiln drawer in a cement factory". They had four children in all. In 1901 they were living at 1 Park View, Swanscombe.  In 1911 they were at 68, Thorockhall Road, Greenhithe and Abraham was a general labourer at a cement factory. Abraham Cramp died in 1911, aged 65 years old. in 1921 Jane Cramp, a 72 year old widow was living with her daughter Clara, a widow and her son. Jane Cramp died in 1935. 
• George Cramp. Baptised 4 August 1850 in Heathfield. George married Ellen Pankhurst on 19 November 1876 in Swanscombe.   In 1891 they were living 3, Cliffe Cottages, Swanscombe and George was a general labourer. They had five children. In 1901 they were at Parke Cliffe Cottages and George, aged 50 was a "Portland cement works labourer". In 1911 they were still at 2, Parke Cliffe Cottages, Swanscombe and George was a cement labourer. I can find no trace of them in 1921. George Cramp died in 1927. In 1939 Ellen was living at 184, Brook Street, Erith, a widow she is described as "retired". Ellen died, aged 82 years old, on 11 February 1940 at Dartford. She was buried on 14 February 1940 in Erith. 
• Sarah Hannah Cramp. Baptised 22 August 1852 in Heathfield. Sarah married John Henry Hales on 28 February 1881 in Ifield, Kent. In 1881 they were living at the Post Office, Northfleet, Kent with John's parents. John's father was a farm bailiff and he was a farm labourer. In 1891 they were at Singlewell, Northfleet. In 1901 they were living at Jenkins,  Cobham where John was a farm bailiff. In 1911 they are living at Craigs Farm, Singlewell, Kent where John is farming. They had no children. In 1921 they were still at Craigs farm, Singlewell. John was a 60 year old farmer. His wife Sarah Hannah Hales, aged 68 was a house wife. Their niece, Mary Read, aged 29, a shop assistant for George M Smith (see below), 45, High Street, Gravesend was living with them. John Henry Hales died in 1931. Sarah H Hales died in 1938 in Gravesend. 
• Elizabeth Mary Cramp. Born 10 January 1856 in Trottiscliffe, Kent.  Baptised 25 February 1857 at Trottiscliffe. Elizabeth married Edward Parker Read on 26 September 1886 in Holy Trinity, Brompton, Middx. Edward was a 23 year old labourer, son of Edward Read, labourer. Elizabeth was 29 years old, the daughter of James Cramp, shepherd. In 1891 they were living at 28, Wycliffe Road, Northfleet and Edward was an agricultural labourer. In 1901 they were at East Malling, Kent. They had five children. In 1911 they were at Tong Farm Cottages, Eastling. Edward, now 49 and his 14 year old son, the only child remaining at home, were both farm labourers. In 1921 Edward and Elizabeth were living at Cowsted Corne, Stockbury, Kent. Edward, aged 59, was a general farm labourer for C Stevens, farmer. Elizabeth, aged 64 was on household duties. Edward died in 1930. In 1939 Elizabeth was living with her eldest son Edward Read and his wife at 93, Pannock Street, Gravesend. She is described as an old age pensioner. Her son is described as an invalid - unfit due to injury. He had been in the forces. 

In 1871 James and Mary were living at Swanscombe. Kent. Their three youngest children remained at home. James was a shepherd, son George, aged 20 was a farm labourer. Mary Cramp died in 1876 in Dartford, Kent. James Cramp may have died that same year.

John and Sarah's son William Wood of Warbleton married Mary Freeland on 14 January 1837 in Dallington. 

In 1841 William and Mary were living in Warbleton and their eldest two children had been born, In all they had six children: 

• Sarah Wood. Baptised 23 April 1837 in Warbleton. In 1851 Sarah, aged 14 was living with her Uncle Joseph Wood at Waldron (see below), It is possible that she never married and in 1901 was working as a housekeeper in Surrey. Nothing more is known. 
• Mary Wood. Born 1840 (per later censuses), Baptised 25 January 1842 in Warbleton. In 1861 Mary was a servant working for Thomas Barton, aged 65, a farmer of 195 acres employing 6 men and 2 boys, and his wife Lucy at Prospect House, Wadhurst. No connection with our Barton line is apparent at present. Mary married James Charles Pearl on 7 December 1879 at Christchurch, Camberwell. James had been married previously and had eleven children! His first wife, Betsey Church had died on 21 January 1878. In 1881 James and Mary had three children of their own. In 1881 they were living at 4 Charles Place, Lewisham James was a gardener and Mary (unusually) was described as "employed at photographer". Seven of James's children from his first marriage were living with them and their own daughter was 6 months old.  In 1891 they are at 4, Ladywell Road, Lewisham, James is a jobbing gardener and only their own three children are listed. James Pearl died on 15 March 1892, aged 60.  In 1911 Mary, a 74 year old widow was living at 1 Colfes Almshouses, High Street, Lewisham. In 1921 Mary, an 84 year old widow was still living at  1, Colfes Almshouses, Lewisham. Charles Haghoe, aged 10 was visiting. Mary died on 28 February 1927, aged 87 years in Lewisham, Kent. 
• William Wood. Baptised 25 January 1842 in Warbleton. 
• Fanny Wood. Baptised 27 January 1843 in Warbleton
• Robert Wood. Baptised 15 December 1844 in Warbleton. 
• Elizabeth Wood. Baptised 13 December 1846 in Warbleton. In 1871 Elizabeth was working as a nurse for Edward Warner, JP and non practicing barrister and his family at Hanover Square, London. His daughter and son in law were living with them, his son-in-law was a secretary at the German Embassy. The household also employed two footman, cook, two housemaids and a governess. In 1901, Elizabeth was still in service, now working for Edward Brooke, "gentleman" at 22, Brompton Square, Kensington. In 1911 Elizabeth, aged 68 was one of four servants still working for Edward Brooke, aged 54, "JP for Suffolk", at 33, Brompton Square.  

William Wood of Warbleton died aged 32 years and was buried on 26 August 1846 in Warbleton. In 1851 Mary Wood is living at Chapman's Farm, Warbleton. She is a 33 year old widow, a pauper. Of her children, only Mary, Robert and Elizabeth are listed.  Is it possible William and Fanny died in infancy? Mary remarried on 19 January 1856 at Warbleton. Her second husband was Robert Roberts. 

Robert had been married previously, he and his first wife (who died in 1851) had ten children, none of whom still lived with them! In 1861 they are living at Stonehouse Road, Warbleton. Robert was a jobbing gardener. Only daughter Elizabeth Wood, now 14 is living with them. By 1871 they had moved to Ninfield and were living at Moor Hall Lodge where Robert was a gardener. No children remained at home. Moor Hall was occupied by Thomas Sampson, landowner and farmer of about 700 acres employing 18 men and 5 boys. Moor Hall (now demolished) is pictured below.   

Robert Roberts died on 16 January 1872 at the Moor Hall Estate. The death certificate (posted by Timothy Roberts on Ancestry.co.uk) shows the cause of death as something like "suffering of the brain" (so presumably a stroke?). In 1881 Mary Roberts is listed alone living at "Cottage", Ninfield, although she is still shown as married. Aged 65, under occupation it states "village annuitant". Mary Roberts died in 1888 in Ninfield. 

In 1841 John and Sarah's son George Wood, aged 25 was living at the Nursery, Warbleton, perhaps surprisingly with Mary Message, aged 20. George married Mary Message later on 21 July 1841 in Warbleton. They were both of full age. George was a labourer son of John Wood, labourer. Mary was the daughter of Edward Message, farmer. 

They had four children. 

• Amon Wood. Born 1848 in Warbleton. Amon Wood of Warbleton died aged 20 and was buried on 2 January 1868 at Warbleton.  
• Joseph Wood. Born 1850 in Warbleton. Joseph Wood of Hellingly died aged 21 years and was buried on 14 September 1870 at Warbleton.  
• Ellen Wood. Born 1853 in Warbleton. Ellen Wood of Warbleton died aged 15 years and was buried on 15 May 1868, at Warbleton.  
• Emma Wood. Born 1859 in Warbleton.

In 1861 they were living at the Common, Warbleton and George was farming 20 acres. Mary Wood of Warbleton died aged 47 years and was buried on 17 August 1867 in Warbleton. George Wood late of Warbleton, farmer died on 13 February 1869. Probate was granted to Stephen Message of Hellingley. miller. In 1871 their only surviving daughter Emma Wood was living with Mary's brother Stephen Message, a 42 year old miller, and his wife at Stone House, Hellingly. Nothing more is known about Emma. 

In 1841 John and Sarah's son Samuel Wood, aged 20 may have been living with Fanny Pattenden. a 40 year old farmer at Egypt, Warbleton. Also at the address was Charity Douch, aged 20, farm servant. Samuel married Charity later that same year. In 1851 they were living in Warbleton and Samuel was an agricultural labourer. Their first six children had been born, their eldest son was 9 years old and already shown as an agricultural labourer. In 1861 they were still in Warbleton and a further five children had been born. They had eleven children in all: 

• John Wood. Baptised 2 January 1842 in Warbleton. John married Mary Ann Middleton in 1863 in St Pauls, Bishop Wearmouth, Sunderland. In 1871 they were living at Gateshead, Durham and John was a foreman. The census confirms that he was born in Warbleton. In 1881 they were living at Section no 4, Industrial Dwellings, and John was "sun-blind & bellows worker? - out of employ" They had six children. In 1891 they were at 48, Hendon Street, Bishops Wearmouth and John is a mariner. John Wood died in 1900 and was buried on 29 March 1900 in Phillips Park Cemetery, Manchester. Mary Ann Middleton died in 1908. 
• Thomas Wood. Born 1844 in Warbleton. Thomas married Elizabeth Mary Vine. In 1871 they were living in Jevington and Thomas was an agricultural labourer. They had four children. In 1874 they emigrated to Queensland, Australia under the "Assisted Immigration 1848 to 1912 Scheme" arriving on the St James on 24 July 1874. Elizabeth died on 29 July 1875. Thomas died in 1925 and was buried at Apple Creek, Bundaberg Region, Queensland. 
  
• George Wood. Baptised 23 November 1846 in Warbleton. George married Elizabeth Jane Elliott on 8 March 1868 in St Mary in the Castle, Hastings. George was a 22 year old labourer. Elizabeth was 23 years old, the daughter of Zacharia Elliott, labourer. In 1871 George and "Jane" were living is St Mary's in the Castle, Hastings and George was a labourer. Their eldest daughter had been born. They had seven children in all. In 1881 they were living at Westfield Road, Hollington and George was a "Hay- Trusser (agricultural labourer)". In 1891 they were at 2 Woodside Cottages, Hollington and George was a "general cornman". In 1901 they are still at Woodside Cottages. George Wood of 2 Woodside Cottages, Baldslow, near Hastings died on 18 April 1901, aged 56 years old. He was buried on 23 April 1901 in Hollington. Probate was granted to his wife Elizabeth. Elizabeth remarried on 28 June 1905. Her second husband was George Henry Payne. George was a 34 year old bachelor, a watchman, son of Alfred Payne, gardener. Elizabeth was 58 years old, widow, farmer, the daughter of Zachariah Elliott, farmer. In 1911 they were living at 2 Woodside Cottages. George was a farmer. One of Elizabeth's sons remained at home. In 1921 they were still at 2 Woodside Cottages and George aged 50 was a farmer on his own account. His wife was 75 years old. Elizabeth Jane Payne of 2 Woodside Cottages, Baldstow died aged 90 years and was buried on 10 May 1935 in Hollington. George Henry Payne of Strathblane, 16, Laton Road, Hastings died on 24 March 1950 at St Augustine's Nursing Home, St Leonards. Probate was granted to Harold Edward Gabriel, bank manager and Geoffrey Hugh Minton, insurance official.  
• Louisa Wood. Baptised 21 November 1847 in Warbleton. Louisa married Frederick Lavender on 28 November 1867 in Warbleton.  Frederick was a 26 year old labourer, son of Henry Lavender, labourer. Louisa was a 20 year old servant, daughter of Samuel Wood, labourer. In 1871 they were living at Rookery Cottages, Warbleton and Frederick was an agricultural labourer. Their first daughter had been born. In 1881 they at Rushlake Green, Warbleton, Frederick is now a "cowman" and a further six children had been born. In 1891 they were at "Great Crauches", Warbleton, Frederick, aged 50 was now an "agricultural foreman" and they had three more children. By 1901 they had moved to New Cottage, Friday Street, Westham and Frederick was once again a "cowman on a farm". Only two daughters remained at home. Louisa Wood died in 1909. So by 1911 Frederick was a widower living at Beale Cottage, Hampden Park, Eastbourne with one of his daughters. He was still a farm labourer. Frederick Lavender died aged 80 and was buried on 27 September 1920. 
• James Wood. Baptised 17 June 1849 in Warbleton. James married Ruth Roberts on 30 October 1875 at Bodle Street Green. James was a 26 year old miller from Ripe, son of Samuel Wood, labourer. Ruth Roberts was a 24 year old spinster, of Bodle Street Green, daughter of Henry Message, carpenter!! Ruth had been baptised on 16 April 1848 at Warbleton, the daughter of Sarah Roberts. Sarah married Henry Message on 2 April 1858 in St John's Chapel, Bodle Street Green. In 1871 Ruth Message was a 22 year old servant working for Robert Hodgson, a 60 year old land agent at Agmerhurst Lodge, Ashburnham. She had a son born out of wedlock baptised on 8 October 1871 at Bodle Street Green. In 1881 they were living at Ripe Street and James was a journeyman miller. Ruth's son is living with them and they had two children of their own. In 1891 they were living at Mill House, High  Halden. Two further sons had been born. In 1901, 1911 and 1921 they were at Mill House, Bethersden. By 1921 James, aged 72, had retired and his son was the flour miller.  His wife Ruth, aged 73, was an invalid. James is thought to have died in 1928 in Kent. Ruth Wood died in 1933, aged 85 years old. 
• Fanny Wood. Born 27 November 1850 in Warbleton. Fanny married George Stevens on 6 December 1868 in Warbleton. George was a 23 year old labourer, son of William Stevens, labourer. Fanny was an 18 year old servant, daughter of Samuel Wood, labourer. George was only able to make his mark whilst Fanny signed the register. In 1871 they were living at "Cottage" Warbleton and George was a labourer. their eldest son Urban Chapman Stevens had been born. In 1881 they were at "Crawle Cottage", Warbleton, George was a shepherd and four more children had been born. Still there in 1891 and 1901, by 1911 they had moved to Holme Buck Hill, Hellingley, 40 year old George remained a shepherd, the census shows they had nine children, but four had died. In 1921 George, aged 75 and Fanny, aged 70 were living at Lyons Green, Waldron. They were old age pensioners. Fanny Stevens of Lyons Green, Waldron died aged 72 years and was buried on 12 April 1923 in Waldron. George Stevens of Sherlands Cottage, Black Boys died aged 77 years on 10 February 1924. He was buried on 14 February 1924 in Heathfield. This picture of Fanny and George was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Wendy Staplehurst. 

• William Wood. Baptised 26 February 1854 in Warbleton. William married Francis Ann Leatherdale on 25 December 1875 in St Marks, Victoria Park, Bow, London. William was 21 years old, the son of Samuel Wood, farmer. No occupation is given. Frances was a 24 year old dressmaker, daughter of Oliver Leatherdale, wheelwright. They both give addresses in Bow. In 1881 William and "Ann" were living at Crapley Street, Shoreditch, William was what looks like a "man cook". They had two daughters. In 1891 they are living at Goswell Street, Clerkenwell, William is a cook and Frances a dressmaker. I can find no trace of them in 1901 or 1911, William Wood died on 19 June 1916. I can find no trace of Frances in 1921. Frances Ann Wood died on 14 November 1925 and was buried at St John the Baptist, Harrietsham, Maidstone, Kent. 
• Harriett Wood. Baptised 28 June 1857 in Warbleton. Harriett married George Wenham on 7 May 1873 at Heathfield. Both were servants. George, the son of William Wenham, labourer was only able to make his mark. In 1881 George and Harriett were living at Wenham Mews, Eastbourne where George was a stableman. They had nine children. In 1891 Harriett and her children are at Lower Street, Eastbourne and she is shown as a "charwoman". It is not known what happened to George, but later that year Harriet remarried. Her second husband was James Richard Gregory. In 1901 they were living at 9, Tower Street, Eastbourne and James was a house painter. They had five children of their own. In 1911 they were at 34, Cambridge Street, Eastbourne. James Gregory of 34, Cambridge Road, Eastbourne died on 5 November 1919. Probate was granted to Alice Gertrude Wenham, spinster and Harry Stanton Wenham, fishmonger. In 1921 Harriett was still at 34 Cambridge Street, Eastbourne. She was a 64 year old widow on home duties. Her 27 year old daughter, a shop assistant was living with her. Harriett Gregory died in 1929 in Eastbourne. 
• Samuel Fred Wood. Baptised 27 February 1859 in Warbleton. Samuel married Lenora Goodsell  on 25 December 1878 at Hollington. Samuel was a 21 year old labourer, son of Samuel Wood, foreman. Lenora was 20 years old, the son of James Goodsell, labourer. Both were only able to make their mark. Samuel Fred Wood died the following year. Lenora remarried on 2 October 1880 in Ore. Her second husband was Thomas Douglas Spilstead. Thomas was a 24 year old labourer, son of Alfred Jonathan Spilstead, labourer.  Lenora was a 21 year old widow, daughter of James Goodsell, labourer. In 1881 they were living at Kenwood Cottage, Hastings and Thomas was a brickmaker. In 1891 they were at 4 Alma Terrace, Hastings. In 1901 they were at Beaconsfield Road, Bexhill and Thomas was a labourer in a brickfield. They were still there in 1911 and in 1921, Thomas now 65 and was "firing a steam boiler" at Water and Gas Company. Leonora died in 1934. In 1939 Thomas was "incapacitated" and was living at Nazareth House, a home for children and aged poor under the Revd Mother E Daly (superior), Bexhill. Thomas died in 1942. 
• Ellen Wood. Baptised 10 March 1861 at Warbleton. Ellen married George Dann on 26 May 1877 in St John's Church, Hollington. George was a 21 year old labourer, son of George Dann, labourer. Ellen was 17 years old, the daughter of Samuel Wood, labourer. In 1881 George and Ellen were living at Three Oaks, Guestling and George was an agricultural labourer. Two children had been born. In 1891 they were living in Footlands Lane, Sedlescombe. A further four children had been born. In 1901 the family were at Cart House, Crowhurst and George, aged 45 was a carter on a farm. Another four children had been born. In 1911 they were in Nashes Cottage, Crowhurst. George was 55 years old and a carter on a farm.  and Ellen was 51 years old. They had been married 33 years and had twelve children of which eleven  survived. Ellen W Dann died in 1911, aged 51 years old. George Dann of New Coghurst Farm Cottages, Ore Sussex died aged 78 years and was buried on 30 April 1934 in Battle. 
• Mary Wood. Baptised 11 December 1863 at Warbleton. Mary married Henry William Hutchi(n)son in 1880. In 1881 they were living at Parke Farm, Hollington with Mary's parents, Henry, aged 21 was a wheelwright. In 1891 they were at 5, Robertson Terrace, Hollington and Henry was a carpenter. In 1901 they were at 38, Belhing Road, Eastbourne. They had five children in all. Henry died in 1907 in Eastbourne. In 1911 Mary and two of her daughters were living at 6, Clarence Road, Eastbourne. Mary, aged 49 and a widow was a laundress. Other researchers have suggested that Mary went to New Zealand where she remarried Frederick Browne on 19 January 1918 in Auckland. Frederick had originally emigrated to New Zealand in the 1850's and had been married previously, his first wife having died in 1916. It's possible that Mary went to New Zealand to be with her children who had emigrated? Frederick died on 1 February 1920. Mary died on 26 May 1942 in Auckland. This picture of Mary Wood was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by John Bannister. 
  

In 1871 Samuel, Charity and the family were still in Warbleton and Samuel is just described as a labourer. In 1881 they were living at Parks Farm, Hollington and Samuel, now 60 was the farm bailiff. their 12 year old grandson Urban J Stevens (see above) was living with them. Charity Wood died on 28 September 1883 at Ashdown Farm, Hollington. Samuel Wood, late of Parks Farm, Hollington died on 22 October 1885 at Parks Farm, Hollington. Probate was granted to George Wood, of Baldslow, Hollington, son of deceased, and Henry Rogers of Parks Farm, Hollington,

Finally, John and Sarah's son Joseph Wood married Jane Knight on 11 November 1849 in Warbleton. Joseph was a 20 year old labourer, son of John Wood, labourer. Jane was "of full age" daughter of Thomas Knight, labourer. 

In 1851 Joseph and "Mary" were living in Bast Cottages, Waldron and Joseph was a waggoner. Their two eldest daughters had been born.  Joseph's niece Sarah (brother's William's daughter) was living with them. In 1861 Joseph and Jane were at Highland Cottages, Framfield and Joseph was an agricultural labourer. They had seven children: 

• Amelia Wood. Born 4 August 1847 in Waldron. Amelia married John Parks on 24 November 1866 at All Saints Church, Lewes. They were both of full age. John was a malter, son of Jeremiah Parks, labourer. In 1871 they were living at 4 Workhouse Road, South Street, Lewes and John was a general labourer. By 1881 they had five children, but John had died in April 1876 and Amelia was now a widow, still at South Street, Lewes but working as a charwoman. Amelia remarried later that year, on 10 December 1881 at South Malling. Her second husband was William Newnham. In 1891 they were living at 103, South Street and William was a chalk pit labourer. In 1901 and 1911 they were still in South Street. The 1911 census shows that they had four children, one of which had died. Amelia Newnham of 97, South Street, South Malling died aged 64 years and was buried on 19 August 1911. William Newnham of 3, South Street, Cliffe died aged 75 years and was buried on 17 May 1919 at South Malling. 
• Sarah Jane Wood. Born 1850 in Waldron. Baptised 27 January 1850 at Waldron, daughter of Joseph and Mary Jane Wood, Joseph was a labourer. Sarah married William Henry Miller on 27 June 1867 at Framfield.  William was of full age, a miller, the "natural" son of Elizabeth Miller. Sarah was a 17 year old servant. In 1871 they were living at Tanyarth, Waldron and William was an agricultural labourer. In 1881 they were living at Pump House, Framfield. They had six children. In 1891 they were at Barnett Wood, Framfield and a further five children had been born. In 1911 they were living at 20, Lower Berwick, North Alfriston. Only two children remained at home, their 2 year old granddaughter was also living with them. William Miller died in 1920. In 1921 Sarah was living at Jarvis Lane, Steyning. She was 71 years old and on home duties. One son, aged 35, and a general labourer for West Sussex County Council remained at home. Sarah Jane Miller of Jarvis Lane, Steyning died aged 78 and was buried on 29 November 1928 in Steyning. 
• William Wood. Born 1851 in Waldron. Died 1852 in Waldron
  
• George Wood. Born 10 September 1855 in Framfield. Baptised 2 December 1855 in Framfield, son of Joseph and Mary Jane Wood. George married Emila. In 1881 they were living in Beckley, Sussex and George, aged 26 was an agricultural labourer, born Framfield. His wife was 42 years old, some 16 years her husband's senior. In 1891 they were living at Marks Cross, Ripe. George was 37 years old, his wife Emily was 52 years old. They had a 10 year old daughter. In 1901 they were at School Road, Framfield. George was 45 years old, his wife was 61, their daughter was 19 years old. Their uncle William Knight was living with them. In 1911 George, Emely and their daughter were living at Roundabouts Cottage Five Ashes Nr Tunbridge Wells and George was a carter on the farm. they had been married 30 years and had one child. By 1921 George had been widowed. He was a 65 year old farm labourer for Mr Moon of Cooks Corner. he was living with a 35 year housekeeper and her two daughters at Buckyard Cottages, Crowborough. Nothing more is known. 
• James Wood. Baptised 7 March 1858 in Framfield. Died 1858 in Framfield. 
  
• Alfred Wood. Born 1859 in Framfield. In 1881 Alfred Wood was lodging with William & Harriet Smith at Streal Cottage, Framfield, aged 21 he was a journeyman blacksmith. In 1891 he was lodging with Henry Barton (aged 49, born Framfield) and his wife Anna. Alfred was a blacksmith. It is not clear how, if at all, Henry is connected to "our" Bartons. Alfred married Avis Pettitt in 1892. They had one daughter, Kate Wood born on 2 March 1893. In 1901 they were living at Village, Framfield. Alfred, aged 41 was a blacksmith. In 1911 they were living at Ebenezer Cottages, Framfield. Alfred, now 51 is now described as a journeyman blacksmith. They were still at Ebenezer Cottages in 1921 and Alfred was working for F Hills and Avis was on home duties. Alfred Wood died on 26 December 1933 in Uckfield. Avis Wood died on 28 October 1938 in Tunbridge Wells. 
• Henry Wood. Baptised 2 March 1862 at Framfield. Henry married Alice Jane Hoy on 19 January 1890 at St John's, Walworth. Henry was a 30 year old publican, son of Joseph Wood, deceased, Alice was 22 years old, daughter of George Hoy, greengrocer. Later censuses confirm that Henry had been born in Framfield.  In 1901 they may have been living at 90, Deacon Street and Henry aged 48 was now a greengrocer. In 1911 they were living at 22 Kemerton Road, Addiscombe, E Croydon and Henry was now a farm labourer!! They had been married 31 years and had eight children, of which seven survived. They were still there in 1921. Henry, aged 57 was a labourer for Mr Streeter. Wife Alice, aged 55 was a housekeeper. Six children remained at home. Henry Wood of 22. Kemerton Road, Croydon, Surrey died on 8 September 1935 at 76 Eridge Road, Croydon.  Probate was granted to his wife Alice Jane Wood. I can find no trace of Alice in 1939, but it is thought that she died in 1956. 
• Frederick Wood. Baptised 5 February 1865 at Framfield. Frederick, a farm labourer from Framfield enlisted in the East Lancashire Regiment in 30 January 1885, aged 19 years and 3 months.  He was only able to make his mark. He served in India from 13 January 1886 to 2 November 1892, a total of 6 years and 294 days. e was discharged on 3 March 1890 having become medically unfit. Frederick married Rosanna Brown on 5 April 1893 at St Thomas. Framfield. Frederick was a 27 year old army reservist of Chiddingly, son of Joseph Wood, labourer. Rosanna was the daughter of William Brown, labourer. Frederick was only able to make his mark whereas Roseanna signed the register. In 1901 they were living at Broomham, Ripe St John and Frederick, aged 37, was a carter on a farm. Rose was 29 years old. Their eldest three children, Dorothy Wood, Arthur Wood and Bertha Wood had been born. In 1911 the census shows Frederick Woodes, aged 48, born Framfield, a gentleman living on private means!! at 23, St Montpelier Street, Brighton His wife "Rosa" was 46 years old. They had been married twenty years and had nine children of which six survived. Four servants are listed. The eldest three children are Dorothy, Arthur and Bertha born at the right time and place to suggest that this is "our" Frederick AND when their children are baptised and later marry Frederick is described as a labourer, but is this likely!!! If so, what had gone on!! he 1918 electoral register shows Frederick and Rosanna at 1 St Mary's Terrace, Battle. In 1921 Frederick and Rosanna were living at Brakes Coppice Farm, Crowhurst. Frederick, aged 59 was doing general farm work on F Stevenson Pye's Farm. Rosanna, aged 49 was on home duties. Their 16 year old son Reginald Wood remained at home. He was born in 1905 and was shown as a 5 year old on the 1911 census! Rosanna Wood died in 1933 in Battle. Frederick Wood died in in 1954 in Hastings. 

Jane Wood died in 1867. Joseph remarried on 21 February 1870 in Framfield. His second wife was Martha Brooker. Joseph was a 40 year old widower, a labourer. Martha was 23 years old, the daughter of Henry Brooker, labourer. 

In 1871 they were living at Bretts Cottages, Framfield. They had eight children, nine if you include Martha's daughter born out of wedlock in 1866!! 

• Susannah Emily Brooker. Born 1866 in Mayfield. Baptised 27 January 1867 at Framfield, illegitimate daughter of Martha Brooker. Susannah married George Henry Simmons Jeffery in St Thomas Church, Framfield on 24 December 1905. George was a 27 year old potter, son of George Henry Simmons, labourer. George enlisted on 29 November 1915 and served in France from 4 February 1917 to 18 March 1918. In 1921 George and Susannah were living at 13, Ridgewood Hill, Uckfield. George, aged 42 was a farm labourer for H Frood, farmer. Susannah, aged 52 was on domestic duties. Phoebe La Machins, aged 9 and Rose Alexandra Beattie, aged 7 were shown as visitors. Both their mothers were  alive, but their fathers had died. Susannah Jeffery died in 1935. Nothing more is known about George. 
• Mary Ann Wood. Born 2 February 1869 in Framfield. Baptised 2 May 1880 in Buxted. Mary married George Brown on 22 October 1892 at St Thomas's, Framfield. George was a 24 year old labourer, son of William Brown, labourer. Mary Ann Wood is 23 years old and under father it states  unknown!! Is this the correct marriage? Looking at the dates Mary Ann was also born out of wedlock. Was Joseph her father? In 1901 they were living at 5, Chapel Hill, Cliffe and George was a chalkpit worker. In 1911 they were still at 5, Chapel Hill and George was now a stableman. They had no children. Mary Ann Brown died in 1915. In 1921 George was still at 5 Chapel Hill. He was a 53 year old labourer for Captain John Christie of Glyndebourne Estate. Christina Rose Wood, aged 19 on home duties and Florence Beatrice Wood, aged 12, scholar "whole time" were visiting. Christina Rosa Wood was the daughter of  Frederick Wood (1865 - 1954) and Rosanna Brown (1872 - 1933), Mary Ann's half brother (see above). Florence was the daughter of Henry Stephen Wood (1877 - 1961) and Sophia Joanna (1879 - 1950) (see below). George Brown died in 1936 in Lewes. 
• Harriett Jane Wood. Born 13 November 1870 in Framfield. Baptised 29 January 1871 at Framfield. Harriet married Thomas Bateman in 1897 at St Georges, Nottingham. In 1901 they were living at 7, Wilfield Cottage, Goodland Street, Nottingham. In 1911 they were at 44, Bland Street, Sheffield. The census shows they had seven children of which four had died, but then goes on to list four children, so I think they got that the wrong way round. Thomas was an iron and steel dresser. In 1921 they were at 33, Bland Street, Sheffield. Thomas, aged 59 was an iron and steel dresser for Vickers Ltd Steel Manufacturers. Harriett, aged 50 was on home duties. Three children remained at home. Thomas Bateman died in 1934 in Sheffield. In 1939 Harriett was still at 33, Bland Street, she was a widow on unpaid domestic duties. One of her daughters remained at home. Harriett died in 1947 in Sheffield. 
• Frances Hannah Wood. Born 26 January 1872 in Framfield. Baptised 31 March 1872 in Framfield In 1891 Frances may have been working as a servant for John Reeves, who is described as out of business and his family at Elfords, Baldstow Road, Hastings. Frances married Alfred Robert Balcombe on 23 October 1901 at St Thomas' Framfield. Alfred was a 30 year old miller, son of Harry Balcombe, labourer, One of the witnesses was her sister Ellen Matilda Wood. in 1911 they were living at Rodmill Farm Cottages, Eastbourne and Alfred was a "cowman labourer". In 1921 they were living at Red Lion Street, Willingdon. Alfred, aged 49 was a drayman for Star Brewery, Eastbourne.  Frances, also 49 was on home duties. They had three children. In 1939 they were living in "the house with no name", Wish Hill, Eastbourne and Alfred was a jobbing farm labourer. Their three children remain at home. Francis Hannah Balcombe of the Cottage, Red Lion Street died aged 75 and was buried on 13 December 1947. Alfred died in 1960 in Cuckfield.
• Joseph Samuel Wood. Baptised 21 September 1873 in Buxted. In 1891, Joseph, aged 17, may have been an "indoor pauper" at Uckfield Union Workhouse. Nothing more is known. 
• Charles Robert Wood. Born 14 April 1875 in Buxted. Baptised 2 May 1880 in Buxted. In 1891 Charles Wood, aged 16 may have been working as a ploughboy for Charles Farrant, farmer, at Gate House, Framfield. In 1911, aged 35, he was back living with his mother and stepfather. Charles Robert Wood died aged 40 and was buried on 29 November 1916 at Uckfield.  
• John Wood. Baptised 8 July 1877 in Buxted. In 1881 John was living with his widowed mother at Carey Cottages, Buxted. Nothing more is known.
• William Wood. Born 15 December 1878 in Buxted. Baptised 6 February 1879 in Buxted. In 1911 William, now 32 was living with his mother and stepfather and employed as a farm labourer. He married Edith Fanny Baker in 1917. In 1921 William and Edith were living at Forest Lodges, Forest Row. William, aged 42 was farm labourer for Douglas Freshfield at Sutton Farm. His wife Fanny was 30 years old of no occupation. In 1939 they were living at Park Farm Cottages, Hailsham and William was a "cowman labourer". 
• Ellen Matilda Wood. Born 18 February 1880 in Buxted. Baptised 2 May 1880 in Buxted. In 1901 Ellen was a servant living with and working for George Collins Richardson, a draper shopkeeper at 59, High Street, Southover. Ellen married Robert John Young on 30 December 1911 in Framfield. Robert was a 28 year old milkman, son of Henry Humphrey Young, farmer.  Ellen was 31 years old. In 1921 Robert and Ellen were living at Red Lion Street, Willingdon. Robert was a 38 year old dustman for Eastbourne Corporation. Ellen, aged 41 was on home duties. They had three children. In 1939 they were living at 8, Southdown Cottages, Willingdon and Robert was still a dustman. Ellen Matilda Young of 8, Southdown Cottages, Lower Willingdon died on 4 April 1950 aged 70 years and was buried on 8 April 1950 in Willingdon. Robert John Young of 8 Southdown Cottages, the Triangle, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne died on 2 November 1966 at St Marys Hospital, Eastbourne, Probate to Henry Humphrey Young, lorry driver and May Alice Bannister, married woman.  

Joseph Wood died aged 48 on 25 October 1879 in Buxted. His wife would appear to have been pregnant with their youngest child at the time!! It is odd that some children were baptised close to their birth date, but then others were not baptised until all five (of various ages) were baptised at on the same day in 1880. Its unlikely that all the ones baptised close to birth were unlikely to survive? In 1881 Martha was a 35 year old widow living at Carey Cottages, Buxton living with nine children. She is described as a "former launderess". In 1891 Martha was in Uckfield Workhouse, aged 44 she is described as a "indoor pauper" and her occupation is charwoman. Also in Uckfield Workhouse were five of her children including 4 year old Ada Wood (see below). 

The Workhouse in Uckfield, Sussex (workhouses.org.uk) 

Things improved!! Martha remarried in 1900. Her second husband was William Brown. In 1901 and 1911 they were living Ridgewood Hill, Uckfield, Sussex. William, although 72 years old in 1911 was still a farm labourer. They had no children, but in 1901 two daughters were living with them, both born after Joseph's death, who was their father? 

• Ada Wood. Born 1888 in Buxted. In 1911 Ada was a 23 year old housemaid working for Annie and Sarah Pipson, partners in a ladies school at 15, Vernon Terrace, Brighton. Ada married  Charles Baldock on 26 December 1911 in Uckfield. Charles was a 22 year old labourer, son of Arthur Baldock (deceased), labourer. Ada was a 24 year old servant. She is shown as daughter of Edward Huggett (deceased)!! but that is crossed out and  "S E C" written in its place! Both signed te register and one of the witnesses was her sister Kate Wood. Nothing more is known about them.  
• Kate Wood. Born 1893 in Buxted. In 1911 Kate was an 18 year old housemaid working for Jessie Gutteridge at 11 Ventnor Villas, Hove, Brighton.  Nothing more is known about her. 

In 1911 two of Joseph and Martha's sons now in their thirties and farm labourers were living with them. Martha Brown of Uckfield died aged 69 years old and was buried at Uckfield on 14 March 1916. William Brown also died in 1916.

• Jesse Wood & Jane Brook  

Thomas and Anne's son Jesse Wood had married Jane Brook on 26 January 1814 at Herstmonceux. "Jenny" Brook had been baptised on 30 December 1785 in Wartling.

In 1841 they were living at Stunts Green, Wartling and 45 year old Jesse was an agricultural labourer. They appear to have had six children:

• Alfred Wood. Baptised 1 May 1814 in Herstmonceux. 
• Reuben Wood. Baptised 3 December 1815 at Herstmonceux.
• Louisa Wood. Baptised 3 January 1819 at Herstmonceux
• Matilda Wood. Baptised 12 February 1821 in Herstmonceux.
• Ellen Selina Wood. Born 1824 in Wartling. 
  
• Esther Wood. Born 1837 in Wartling. 

Jesse Wood of Stunts Green died aged 48 years old and was buried in Herstmonceux on 9 November 1842. 

In 1851 Jane, a 65 year old widow is living at "Lemons", Wartling. She is described as "paupers relief". Two granddaughters, Hester Wood aged 14 and Ann Wood, aged 11 are living with her. It is not currently clear whose children these were, or indeed whether the Esther listed in 1841 and shown above as a daughter was in fact a granddaughter.  

In 1861 Jane Wood was boarding with Robert Page and his family at New Brewery Cottages, Herstmonceux, aged 76 and a widow she is described as an "agricultural labourers wife". 

Jane Wood died aged 85 and was buried on 21 August 1870 in Herstmonceux.

Jesse and Jane's son Alfred Wood married Jemima Porter on 7 June 1835 in Wartling. They were both only able to make their mark. 

In 1841 they were living at Sampson Cottage, Herstmonceux and Alfred was an agricultural labourer. In 1851 they were still in Wartling. They had 10 children:. 

• Alfred Wood. Baptised 11 September 1836 at Wartling. Alfred married Matilda Wood on 29 April 1861 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. Alfred was a 25 year old shoemaker, son of Alfred Wood,  labourer. Matilda was 25 years old, the daughter of Obadiah Wood, chimney sweep. Matilda had been baptised on 9 July 1837 in Laughton, the daughter of Obadiah Wood and Esther Miller who married on 16 May 1842 at Ninfield? Can this be correct? Obadiah's father was Samuel Wood, but I have yet to connect him to "our" Wood tree. In 1871 Alfred and Matilda were living at Alma Terrace, Hastings and Alfred was a journeyman shoemaker. In 1881 they were at 24 Alma Villas, but Alfred is now a gardener!! They had six children. In 1891 they are at Kiln Bank, Bexhill and Alfred is a market Gardener, two children remain at home and two grandchildren are staying. In 1901 Alfred and Matilda are still at Kiln Bank, but Alfred is now a laundryman and Matilda a launderess and they are working "on their own account". One daughter and four grandchildren are living with them. In 1911 they are still running the laundry business from Kiln Bank and three grandchildren are living with them, one is now 20 and working in the business. Alfred Wood died in 1916. In 1921 Matilda Wood was living at Kilnbank, Bexhill. she was 85 years old and of no occupation. Her granddaughter 20 year old Elsie Gladys Wood was living with her and on home duties. Matilda Wood died in 1926. 
• Edward Wood. Baptised 18 November 1838 in Wartling.  Edward married Naomi Buckwell on 27 August 1864 at Warbleton. Naomi was "under age" and only able to make her mark. she was the daughter of William Buckwell, labourer. In 1871 and 1881 they were living at Stunts Green and Edward was an agricultural labourer. In 1891 they are at Cowbeech Hill . They had four children. In 1901 they are still at Cowbeech Hill, but Edward, aged 61 is a "roadman under district council". In 1911 they are still at Cowbeech and Edward is still a roadman for Hailsham District Council. They had four children, of which one had died. One of their daughters remains at home and is a "mothers help". Also listed are two children Maisie Rushman, aged 5, and Cyril Oliver, aged 10 months, both described as "nurse child". I think this might be the modern day equivalent of fostering? Naomi Wood died in 1921. At the time that the census was taken, Edward, aged 82 was an old age pensioner living at Cowbeech Hill, Herstmonceux. He was living with his daughter Lizzie Wood, aged 42 and a housekeeper and grandson Charles Wood, aged 3, born Eastbourne. Edward Wood died in 1927. 
• David Wood. Born 1841 in Wartling. David married Henrietta Ranger on 19 April 1864 in Tenterden. Kent. In 1871 they were living in "Rooms over Reviill's Stores Coach House". David was a coachman and they had two children.  David's sister Louisa Wood (see below) was lodging with them.  In 1881 they were living at Highland House Mews, Hastings. David (incorrectly recorded as Daniel) was a coachman. In 1891 they were living at the Grove Gatehouse, Hollington and David was a domestic coachman. None of their children remained at home. In 1911 they were living at 18, Clarence Road, St Leonards on Sea. David, aged 69 was still a domestic coachman. They had been married 46 years and had 6 children, 3 of whom had died. David may have died in 1913.
• Jesse Wood. Baptised 10 September 1843 in Wartling, son of Alfred and "Mima". In 1871 Jesse was lodging with John Giddley, millwright and his family at High Street, Cray St Paul, Kent. He was a domestic gardener. Two deaths of Jesse Wood (born 1843) have been located, one in Brighton in 1901 and one in East Grinstead in 1918. It is not clear, which, if either, are "our" Jesse. 
  
• Charles Wood. Born 1846 in Wartling. Nothing more is known about Charles with any certainty. It is possible that by 1911 he was a 64 year old labourer, a labourer in a cement works, living at 67, Vallance Road, Lewes. 
  
• Caroline Wood. Born 1846 in Wartling. Baptised 12 July 1846 in Wartling. Caroline had a son Reuben Alfred Wood, born out of wedlock who was baptised on 11 October 1868 at Herstmonceux. In 1871 she was a servant working for William Keen, master ironmonger and his family at 23, Robertson Street, Hastings. Reuben was staying with his grandmother (see below). Caroline married William Sinden on 26 January 1878 at Herstmonceux. William was a 37 year old labourer, son of William Sinden, deceased. Caroline was 31 years old. She signed the register whereas William was only able to make his mark. In 1881 they were living at Lodge, Ringer where William was a agricultural carter.  Reuben Wood, aged 14 is living with them. Also listed are sons Herbert Colbran and Alfred Colbran who are described as sons, all three were "carter boys" and there were three younger children. William had previously been married to Elizabeth Baker Colbran who had died aged 40 and was buried on 4 March 1875 in Herstmonceux. They had four sons. William Sinden of Lime Cross died aged 44 years and was buried on 18 November 1885 in Herstmonceux. In 1891 Caroline, a 44 year old widow was working as a charwoman in Herstmonceux. One of her stepsons and one of her sons were living with her. Also at the address was a 7 month "nurse child" described as "daughter of a domestic servant".  By 1901 Caroline had remarried and was living with her second husband, Jabez Nicholls, an "ordinary agricultural labourer" at High Street, Ticehurst. Jabez had been married previously and his 27 year old son, a private in the Royal Sussex Regiment and one of Caroline's sons, a brickmakers labourer were living with them. Caroline Wood died in 1910. Jabez Nicholls died in 1917. 
• Elizabeth Wood. Born 1850 in Wartling. Nothing more is known about Elizabeth Wood, after 1861 when she was 11 years old. Other researchers have suggested that it was this Elizabeth that married Amos Baker (see below), but the marriage certificate shows that it was Elizabeth, the daughter of Richard Wood who married Amos. 
• Louisa Maria Wood. Born 1854 in Wartling. In 1871 she was living with her brother David in Hastings (see above). Louisa may have married Charles Brook in 1875. In 1881 they were living in Herstmonceux and Charles was an agricultural labourer. In 1891 they were at Stoke Golding, Leicestershire and Charles was a groom and gardener. They had three children. In 1911 they were still in Stoke Golding and Charles was now farming. In 1921 Charles and "Maria Louisa" were living in Latimer Street, Anstey, Leicestershire where Charles was now a general labourer working on his own account. "Marie", aged 66 was on household duties. They were living with son Ernest Brooks, aged 45, a motor mechanic, born Herstmonceux and his wife. Nothing more is known. 
• Jane Wood. Baptised 30 November 1856 in Herstmonceux. Jane married Thomas Scotcher in 1884. In 1891 they were living at Baldslow, St Mary's in the Castle, Hastings. Thomas, aged 34 was a miller's loader. They had three children. Jane Scotcher of St Mary in the Castle died aged 35 years and was buried on 13 August 1892 in Hollington. Thomas appears to have remarried on 13 August 1893, at St Mary's, Hollington, exactly a year later!!. Thomas was a 36 year old carman, a widower. His second wife was Sarah Annie Bignell, aged 24, daughter of Henry Bignell (deceased), bricklayer. They had ten more children together. In 1921 Thomas, aged 64, a general labourer for Solomon Sergeant, small holder and his wife Sarah Annie, aged 31 on home duties. Three children remain at home. Thomas Scotcher died on 2 September 1924 at Royal East Sussex Hospital, Hastings.  Sarah Annie Scotcher died on 17 November 1934 in Sidley, Bexhill. 
• Esther Wood. Born 27 February 1859. "Hester" Wood was baptised 18 December 1859 at Bodle Street Green. Esther married James Pellett on 1 October 1892 in Herstmonceux. James was a 33 year old labourer, son of Richard Pellett, shepherd. Esther was 33 years old. In 1901 they were living at Deudeny Cottage, Herstmonceux, where James 42 was a carter on a farm. They had three children. Esther's mother was living with them. In 1911 they were living at Magnum Down where James was a waggoner on a farm. They had four children, their eldest son was a grocers assistant and their two younger sons aged 16 and 13 were farm labourers. James Pellett of Old Road, died aged 57 years old and was buried on 12 March 1917 in Herstmonceux. In 1921 Esther, a 62 year old widow, on home duties was living with her son Alfred Henry Pellett at  Magnum Down, Herstmonceux.  Alfred was a general labourer for Henry Bingham, farmer. In 1939 Esther was "incapacitated", living with her son, Alfred, now described as drapery, post office and grocers assistant at No 4 School House, Windmill Hill.  Esther Pellett died in 1949, aged 89 years. This picture of Esther Pellett was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Spike 741. 

Alfred Wood of Stunts Green, Bodle Street Green, died aged 45 years old and was buried on 21 March 1860 at St John's, Bodle Street Green. In 1861 Jemima Wood and her children were living at Stunts Green, Herstmonceux. She is shown as a widow, but described as a "agricultural labourers wife". In 1871 she is 54 years old, living at Magnum Down and described as a "nurse". Her two youngest daughters remain at home and 3 year old Reuben Wood (see above) was visiting. In 1881 she is still at Magnum Down, now a dressmaker, her daughter Jane and her 12 year old granddaughter Alice Wood are living with her. In 1891 Jemima was still at Magnum Down. She was 75 years old and no occupation was given. Daughter Esther, aged 30 was a domestic servant. Reuben Foster, aged 60 and an agricultural labourer was lodging with them. In 1901 Jemima was living with her daughter Esther and her husband at Herstmonceux (see above). Jemima Wood of Magnum Down, Herstmonceux died aged 88 years old and was buried on 17 March 1904 in St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. 

In 1841 Jesse and Jane's son Reuben Wood was living at home with his parents. Some researchers have suggested that Reuben married Sophia Mewett in 1843 and went on to have four children, but that Reuben was born in Folkington around 1800. It is likely that "our" Reuben Wood of Stunt's Green died aged 33 and was buried in Herstmonceux on 27 April 1848.

Jesse and Jane's daughter Louisa Wood married Thomas Crowhurst on 15 June 1839 at Herstmonceux. Thomas was the son of Charles Crowhurst and Martha Burgess who married on 30 January 1806. He was the brother of Orpha Crowhurst who married James Barton and uncle to their son John Henry Barton's mother. (see Appendix I). John Henry Barton married Caroline Wood (see below). Louisa was Caroline's 1st cousin once removed Tom and Louisa had two children

• Orpah Jane Crowhurst. Born 2 December 1839 in Hellingley
• Thomas Crowhurst. Born 1841.

Louisa Crowhurst died in 1845. Thomas remarried and had a second family. His and his children's lives are detailed at Appendix I 

Jesse and Jane's daughter Matilda Wood married Thomas French on 22 May 1841 in Herstmonceux. In 1851 they were living at Chiddingly and Thomas was an agricultural labourer. In 1861 they were at Friths, Chiddingly. They had seven children.  

• Jane Elizabeth French. Born 1840 in Herstmonceux. Jane married Edwin Eldridge on 21 June 1864 in Uckfield. In 1871 they were living in Moat Mill Cottage, Mayfield and Edwin, aged 34 was a millers loader. They had three daughters. In 1881 they were still at Moat Mill Cottage. Jane Elizabeth Eldridge died aged 47 and was buried on 21 November 1887. Edwin Eldridge died on 7 December 1895 aged 58 years old.  
• Reuben French. Born 1845 in Chiddingly. In 1861 Reuben may have been boarding with Richard Putt and his family at The Common, Hooe. He is shown as a 19 year old agricultural labourer, although, if "our" Reuben he overstates his age. Nothing more is known about Reuben with any certainty.  
• Trayton French. Born 1847 in Chiddingly. Trayton is listed on the 1851 census but nothing more is known.  
• Thomas Alfred French. Baptised 2 September 1849 in Chiddingly. Thomas married Harriet Maria Gurr on 7 November 1874 in Hooe. Thomas was a 25 year old labourer, son of Thomas French, labourer. Harriet was also 25 years old, a servant, the daughter of Edward Gurr, farmer. In 1881 they are living at 62, Bohemia Road, Hastings and Thomas is a carter. In 1891 Thomas and "Maria" are at 10, Greenleaf Terrace, Hollington and Thomas is an agricultural labourer. They are four children listed. In 1901 they are at 1, Beaconsfield terrace, Battle Road, Hollington and Thomas is an "ordinary agricultural labourer". In 1911 Thomas and Harriett are living at 149, Battle Road, Hollington. Thomas is a gardener at a nursery. The census shows that they had seven children, but three died. Harriett Maria French of West Lodge, Sedlescombe Road, St Leonards died aged 67 years and was buried on 9 August 1917 in Hollington. When the 1921 census was taken Thomas, a 70 year old widower, a gardener for Mr Skinner was living with his daughter Amelia French, a 37 year old sick nurse at 7, East Lodge, Sedlescombe Road, Hastings. Thomas Alfred French of 85, Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards died aged 90 years and was buried on 20 April 1939 in Hollington. 
• Mary Harriet French. Baptised 27 June 1852 in Chiddingly. In 1891 Mary, aged 40, was still living at home with her widowed mother at the Commons, Hooe. It seems likely she never married?
• Walter French. Baptised 5 August 1855 in Chiddingly. Walter married Elizabeth Collins on 14 August 1880 in St Leonards, St Mary's Magdalen. They were both of full age. Walter was a groom, son of Thomas French, labourer. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Collins, carrier. When the 1881 census was taken, they were living at Elphick's Farm, Hooe where Walter was a groom. Their daughter was 4 months old. In 1891 they were at 11 Oban Terrace, St Leonards. Their second child had been born. In 1901 they were at 11, Alma Terrace, Hastings where Walter was a coachman (non domestic). in 1911 they were at Fern Cottage, Haven Beach, Heathfield and Walter, aged 56 was a domestic coachman. Both children had left home. In 1921 they were at living at Norney Grange Stables, Eashing, Godalming, Surrey. Walter, aged 66 was a coachman for Sir J Wainwright at Norney Grange. Elizabeth, aged 66 was on home duties. I can find no trace of them in 1939. Walter French may have died in 1946 in Hastings. 
• Charles Ebenezer French. Born 1858 in Chiddingly. Charles married Rhoda Corke on 6 July 1878 in Hooe.  Charles was a 21 year old labourer, son of Thomas French, labourer. Rhoda was 20 years old, the daughter of William Corke, bailff. In 1881 they were living at Saddlers Farm, Hooe and Charles was an agricultural labourer. Their eldest two children had been born. In 1891 they were at Broad Street and a further four children had been born. They had seven children in all. Charles French of Bexhill died aged 37 and was buried on 30 March 1895 in Hooe. In 1901 Rhoda French, was living at 2 North Street, Bexhill with her children and working as a laundress. It seems she had a further son, baptised on 28 August 1900 in St Peter's, Bexhill who was 10 months old. In 1911 Rhoda was boarding with Harry Downey and his family at 22, Sackville Road, Bexhill. Her 10 year old son was living with her and another daughter appears to have been born in 1901 who went by her mothers maiden name.  In 1921 Rhoda was living at 25, Frederick Street, Keighley, Yorkshire. She was 62 years old and a widow on household duties. Two married daughters, her son and a niece were living with her.  Rhoda French died in 1938 in Keighley, West Riding.  

In 1871 Thomas and Matilda French are living at Hooe Common Cottage, Hooe. Thomas and three of his sons are all agricultural labourers.   By 1881 Thomas had died and Matilda is living at the Old Workhouse, Hooe (The Workhouse in Hailsham, Sussex (workhouses.org.uk)) , aged 60, she is a laundress. Daughter Mary, aged 26 and also a laundress is living with her. In 1891 Matilda, a 70 year old widow is living at the Common, Hooe with daughter Mary, aged 40. She is described as an "outdoor relief pauper". In 1901 and 1911 she was living with her nephew Alfred James Page at 371, Bexhill Road, St Leonards on Sea (see below). Matilda French died in 1912 aged 91 years old.

Jesse and Jane's daughter Ellen Selina Wood married Henry Page on 4 November 1843 at Herstmonceux. Henry was a 25 year old labourer, son of Samuel Page, labourer. Ellen was a 21 year old servant, daughter of Jesse Wood, labourer.

In 1851 they were living in St Leonards and in 1861 in Hollington where Henry was a labourer. In 1871 they were at 4, Foords Cottages and in 1881 at 4 Battle Road, Hollington. They had eight children. 

• Mary Ann Page. Baptised 3 March 1844 in Herstmonceux. Mary Ann married George Button on 3 January 1863 in Hollington. George was a 25 year old warehouseman, son of Samuel Button, labourer. Mary Ann was 21 years old, the daughter of Henry Richard Page, labourer. Sister Phillis was one of the witnesses (see below). In 1871 they were living at St Mary's in the Castle where George, aged 32 was a gardener and Mary Ann was a laundress. The census confirms that she had been born in Herstmonceux. Their eldest three children had been born. In 1881 they were at Vale Road, St Leonards and George was a labourer. In 1891 they were living at 19, Vale Road, St Leonards. They had six children. Mary Ann Button died in 1900. In 1901 George was living at Florence Villa, Vale Road, St Leonards. In 1911 George was living with his daughter Alice Louise Button and her husband Amos Moon at 12, Vale Road, St Leonards. George, aged 73 was an old age pensioner. He was still living at 12 Vale Road, with his now widowed daughter Alice Louise Moon in 1921. He was 83 years old and a retired bricklayer. George Button died in 1922. 
• Phillis Page. Born 1845 in St Leonards. Phillis married Albert Boon in 1866 in Tenterden, Kent. In 1871 they were living in High Street, Appledore, Kent, seemingly close to Albert's family and where he was a housepainter. Their eldest son was 8 months old. By 1881 they were back living at Vale Road, St Leonards and had four children. In 1891, Phillis is listed very clearly as a 44 year old widow living at 23, Sandown Cottages, Ore with three of her six children (another two having been born since 1881) and working as a laundress. However Albert Boon is living at 3 Old Waddon Road, Croydon with his son Frederick Thomas Boon. He is shown as married!! Also listed is boarder, Elizabeth Thompson, single, a 47 year old dressmaker! Phillis Boon died in 1895. In 1901 Albert and two of his sons are living at 53 Coal Road, Croydon. Albert is now described as a widower, and Elizabeth as "housekeeper".  Albert Boon died in 1906 in Croydon. 
  
• Henry Nelson Page. Baptised 11 November 1849 at St Leonards and St Mary Magdalene. Henry married Sarah Thomas on 13 November 1869 in Hollington. Henry was a 20 year old labourer, son of Henry Page, labourer. Sarah Thomas was 19 years old the daughter of Jane Thomas, single woman. In 1871 they were living at 4, Albert Road and "Nelson" was a labourer. In 1881 "Nelson" and Sarah were living at 125, St Georges Road, St, Mary in the Castle, Hastings where he was a builders labourer. They had three children. In 1891 they were living at 18, Sandown Cottages, Ore. None of their children remained at home. In 1901 they were at 27 Enfield Road, Hornsey.  Henry, aged 50 was a builders labourer. In 1911 Henry Nelson Page and his wife Sarah (born Hastings) were living at Hornsey, but 62 year old Henry was now a bootmaker. Their grandson, Frederick Henry Hickmott, aged 20, also a bootmaker is living with them. One of Henry and Sarah's daughter's married a Hickmott, so this does look like this is them!! Henry N Page may have died in 1912 in Hastings? Sarah Page may have died in 1937? 
• Jesse Page. Born 1852 in St Leonards. Jesse married Emily Marchant in 13 June 1874 in Ore. Jesse was a 22 year old gardener. Emily was 18 years old, daughter of James Marchant, foreman. In 1881 they were living at No 12 and 13 Greengrocers shop, Yok Road, Eastbourne and 29 year old Jesse was a gardener. They had three children. Also at the address was Jesse's brother Alfred Page (see below), aged 15, a gardener. as well as Charles W Neve, aged 34, brother-in-law and his daughter Annie, aged 9. In 1891 they were at 21, Beaconsfield Terrace, Bexhill and Jesse was now a brickmaker! In 1901 they were living at 13, Clifton Road, St Leonards and Jesse was still a bricklayer. In 1911 they were still in St Leonards and Jesse, aged 59, was a jobbing gardener. They had had thirteen children, of which two had died, five were living at home including one daughter, aged 30 who had been married and widowed, along with her five children aged 13 to 5 years old. Jesse Page died in 1912 in Hastings. In 1921 Emily was living at 287, Bexhill Road, Hastings. She was 65 years old, a widow and not occupied for a living. Three children were still living with her and five grandsons. Emily Page died in 1932. 
• William Page. Born 1855 in St Leonards. Baptised 14 January 1855 at St Leonards, St Leonards on Sea. In 1881 William may have been a private in the army stationed at "North Camp" Huts D, F, G and H Lines, Farnborough. Nothing more is known.  
  
• George Page. Born 1858 in St Leonards. In 1871 George was a 13 year old labourer living with his parents. Nothing more is known about him with any certainty. 
• Jane Elizabeth Page. Born 1860 in Hollington. Jane married William Mitchell on 28 November 1880 in St Leonards, St Leonards on Sea, Hastings. William was a 21 year old porter, son of William Mitchell, contractor. Jane was 20 years old, the daughter of Henry Page, labourer. In 1881 they were living at 5, Caves Road, Hastings where William was a porter for a wine merchants. Their eldest son had been born. In 1891 they were at 10, Tower Road, St Leonard's and William was a bricklayers labourer, They had three more children. In 1901 they were still in St Leonards and William was a plasterers labourer. In 1911 they were at 82, Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards. William was described as a bricklayers labourer. They had been married 31 years, had nine children, of which three had died. The remaining six children were at home and their 1 year old granddaughter was also living with them, presumably one of their unmarried daughters child. In 1921 William and Jane were still at 82, Bulverhythe Road. William, aged 62 was an out of work general labourer. Jane was 61 years old. Their daughter and two grandchildren were living with them. Jane's mother Ellen Selina  Page, aged 98 was living with them. Jane E Mitchell died in 1930. William Mitchell died in 1932 in Hastings. 

• Alfred James Page. Born 24 September 1865 in Hollington. Alfred married Sophia Louisa Andrews on 30 June 1888 in Hollington. Alfred was a 22 year old labourer, son of Henry Page, labourer. Sophia was 21 years old, the daughter of Andrew Andrews, carpenter. Sophia had been born on 15 May 1867, and baptised on 14 June 1867, the daughter of Andrew Andrews and Harriett Bennett who married on 5 June 1847 in Hellingly. In 1891 Alfred and Sophia were living at  2, Stream Laundry Cottages, Hastings where Alfred was a laundry engineer. In 1901 Alfred and "Louisa" are at 379, Bexhill Road, St Leonards and Alfred is a "laundry man" and Louisa a laundress. They had four children. Also at the address is Aunt Matilda French (see above), an 80 year old widow and sister in law Ellen Andrews, aged 46. laundress. In 1911 they are still at 379, Bexhill Road. Alfred, aged 45, was a carpet beater, his wife Louisa, a laundress. They had been married 22 years and had six children, five of which remained at home. Also at the address was "auntie" Matilda French, widow now aged 90 (see above) and sister in law Harriett Andrews, aged 56 and single. In 1921 Alfred and Sophia were still at 379, Bexhill Road, Hastings. Alfred was 55 years old and a steam cleaning beating works. Sophia, aged 55, was on household duties. Four children remained at home, their 4 year old grandson was living with them. His brother in law was working for Alfred and he and his wife were living with them. Two visitors are also listed. In 1939 they were living at 449, Bexhill Road, St Leonards. Alfred was still a carpet cleaner. Alfred James Page of 449, Bexhill Road, St Leonards died on 7 August 1942. Probate was granted to Charles James Nelson Page, carpet cleaner. Sophia L Page died in 1949. 

Henry Page died in 1881 and by 1891 Ellen was living with her daughter Mary Ann and her husband at 19, Vale Road, St Leonards. Her daughter Mary Ann had died by 1901, but Ellen was still living with her son-in-law George Button at Florence Villa, Vale Road (see above). In 1911 "Helen Selina" was living with her granddaughter, Alice Louisa Moon, wife of Amos Moon and daughter of her eldest daughter Mary Ann and George Button (see above). Ellen was a 87 year old widower, an old age pensioner. In 1921 Ellen Selina Page was living with her son in law and daughter William and Jane Elizabeth Mitchell and their daughter and two grandchildren. Ellen was a 98 year old widow. Ellen Selina Page died in 1922.

• Samuel Wood & Sarah Fox

Thomas and Anne's son Samuel Wood married Sarah Fox on 9 May 1818 in Wartling. 

In 1841 they were living in Wartling and Samuel was an agricultural labourer. They had nine children:

• Samuel Wood. Baptised 6 February 1820 in Wartling. 
• Sophia Wood. Born 1824. 
• Grace Ann Wood. Born 9 April 1827 at Wartling. Baptised 10 May 1827 at Herstmonceux Independent Chapel.
• Edward Wood. Born 15 November 1830 in Wartling. Baptised 12 December 1830 at Herstmonceux Independent Chapel. 
• Elizabeth Wood. Born 29 May 1833 in Wartling. Baptised 30 June 1833 at Herstmonceux Independent Chapel.  
• Merab Wood. Born 27 May 1835 in Wartling. 
• Harriet Wood. Born 26 April 1837 in Wartling. Baptised 28 May 1837 at Herstmonceux Independent Chapel. 
  
• Thomas Wood. Born 1839 in Wartling
• Esther Wood. Born 4 December 1841 in Wartling.

In 1851 Samuel and Sarah and family were still in Wartling. Only three children remained at home, Merab, Thomas and Esther. 

In 1861 and 1871 they were living at Cowbeech Hill, Wartling. Samuel, aged 65 and then 75 was still an agricultural labourer. 

Sarah Wood died in 1872. Samuel Wood died in 1875 in Wartling.

Samuel and Sarah's son Samuel Wood married Eliza Saunders on 12 April 1841 in Herstmonceux. Samuel was  21 year old labourer. Eliza was 20 years old, the daughter of Thomas Saunders. Samuel was only able to make his mark. 

In 1841 and 1851 they were living at Lemons, Cowbeech and Samuel was an agricultural labourer. In 1861 they were at Little Chisholm, Herstmonceux. They had nine children :. 

• David Wood. Born 1842 in Wartling. David married Susan Hutcheson on 22 October 1864. In 1871  they were living at New House, Wartling and David was a labourer. Susan had had a son, now aged 6 who was living with them as well as two children of their own. In 1881 they were living at Silverdale Cottage, St Marys in the Castle, Hastings and David was a builders carter. In 1891 they were at Birchfield Lane, Mountfield and David was "shepherd agricultural labourer". In 1901 they were at Mays Farm Cottages and David was a "stockman". They had thirteen children, but only one son, Milton Wood remained at home. Their 5 year old granddaughter was living with them. In 1911 they were at 74, North Road, Sidley. David was still a farm labourer and Susan a laundress. Son Milton, aged 24 is "a soldier, seven years a private" (he would later marry but be killed in World War I). David Wood died in 1913.  Susan Wood died in 1917. 
• Samuel Wood. Born 1842 in Wartling. Samuel married Elizabeth Hutchison on 8 September 1866 in Herstmonceux. Samuel was a 24 year old labourer, son of Samuel Wood, labourer. Elizabeth, was a 19 year old servant, son of Henry Hutchinson, labourer. They were both only able to make their mark. In 1871 Samuel and Elizabeth were living in Tye House, Wartling and Samuel was an agricultural labourer. Their eldest two daughters had been born. In 1881 they were at Loose Cottage, Battle and Samuel was a farm stockman. In 1891 they were living at Court Lodge, Crowhurst and Samuel was a "cowman".  By 1901 they have moved again and are now at Petsham Cottage, Bexhill and Samuel, aged 59, is still a cowman.  They are still there in 1911. They had been married 44 years and had six children of whom 1 had died. In 1921 Samuel and Elizabeth were still living at Petsham Cottages. Samuel was a 79 year old cowman for H P Ratcliffe, cowman. Elizabeth was 72 years old. Samuel Wood of 7 Sedlescombe Road North died aged 82 and was buried on 21 November 1924 in Hollington. Elizabeth Wood died in 1932.
• Eliza Wood. Born 1844 in Wartling. Eliza married David Martin Hunnisett on 13 February 1866 at Herstmonceux. David was a 21-year-old labourer. He had been born in 1845 in Herstmonceux, the son of William Hunnisett, labourer.  Eliza was 22 years old, a servant. Eliza Hunnisett of Sheepwash died aged 26 and was buried on 7 July 1870 in Herstmonceux.  
• Selia Wood. Born 1847 in Wartling. Selia married James Stubberfield in 1869. In 1871 and 1881 they were living "by nursery", Hailsham, and James was a gardener. In 1891 they were "opposite Gordon Place, Hailsham. James, aged 45 was still a gardener. They do not appear to have had any children. Celia Stubberfield died later in 1891 and her widower remarried on 9 April 1892 in Hailsham. His second wife was Harriet Burton. In 1911 James and Harriet were living at Beulah Cottage, Hailsham. They were both 66 years old and had been married eighteen years with no children. James was a nurseryman gardener. In 1921 they were living at 28, Gordon Row, Hailsham. James, aged 76 was a gardener for Mr Hastings, publican. Harriet, aged 76 was on home duties.  Harriett died in 1927 in Hailsham. James Stubberfield may have died in 1932 
• Ruth Wood. Born 1849 in Wartling. Ruth married George Brooks on 4 May 1872 in Herstmonceux. In 1881 they were living at Windmill Hill where George, aged 31 was an agricultural labourer. They had five children, including Lois Brook. Ruth Brooks died in 1885, aged 36 years old. Nothing more is known about George. 
  
• Thomas "Tom" Wood. Born 1852 in Wartling. Thomas married Elizabeth Brooker on 22 November 1881 in Battle. In 1891 they were living at Crowhurst Lane, Hollington and Thomas was a cowman. They had five children. In 1901 they were at Woods Place, Whalington and Thomas was a stockman on a farm. In 1911 they were living at Trug Cottage, Udimore, Rye, Thomas was a cowman on a farm. Only one son remained at home, but their 4 year old grandson was living with them. Elizabeth Wood, widow of Thomas Wood, farm stockman died on 24 January 1927 at Sharndew Cottages, Mayfield.  
• Sarah Wood. Born 1854 in Wartling. Sarah married James Bradford on 11 November 1876 in St Mary's, Eastbourne. James was a 25 year old porter, son of William Bradford, labourer. Sarah was 22 years old. In 1881 they were living at 34, Longstone Road, Eastbourne and James, aged 29 was a luggage porter. In 1891 they were at Langney Road, Eastbourne. Their four children had been born. They were still there in 1901. In 1911 they were at 78 Ashford Road, James, aged 59 was still a luggage porter. all their children had left home. In 1921 they were still living at 78, Ashford Road. James was 70 and Sarah was 69 years old. James Bradford died in 1923 in Eastbourne. Sarah Bradford died in 1934.  
• Edward Wood. Born 1856 in Herstmonceux. Edward married Lucy Message on 12 January 1881 in Herstmonceux. Edward was a 25 year old labourer. Lucy was 24 years old, the daughter of James Message, labourer. In 1891 they were living in Sayerslands Road, Polegate where Edward was a farm labourer. Five children had been born. In 1901 they were at Bramley Field Cottage, Polegate, a further two children had been  born. Lucy Wood died in 1909. In 1911 Edward was still at Bramley Cottage, aged 55 he was still a farmer labourer. Two of his children remained at home.  I can find no trace of him in 1921 with any certainty. Edward Wood died in 1931 in Eastbourne.
• Edwin Wood. Born 21 September 1858 in Herstmonceux. Edwin married Ellen Augusta Daw in October 1878. In 1881 they were living at Rushlake Green and 22 year old Edwin was a gardener. Their eldest son James Edwin Wood was 3 months old. They had three children in all, before Ellen died in 1884. Edwin remarried on 16 December 1884. His second wife was Ellen Hook. Ellen was the daughter of Edward Hook and Hannah Cornford who married on 17 May 1856 at Herstmonceux. In 1891 Edwin and Ellen were living at Hamlees, Hailsham and Edwin was a millers grinder. Edwin's two surviving children from his first marriage, Eliza Augusta Wood and Frederick Wood (James Edwin Wood had died in 1886), their own son Edward Samuel Wood and Ellen's 8 year old son, Thomas F Hook were living with them. Ellen had three children outside wedlock, Thomas, and daughters Florence Beatrice Hook (born 1880, died 1888) and Clara Ellen Hook (born 1882, died 1882). A further daughter Alice Rowena Wood was born later that year. In 1901  Edwin and Ellen were at Bodle Street and Edwin was farming. Daughter Alice remains at home. In 1911 they were living at Bunsells Farm, Bodle Street Green and Edwin was farming. They had been married 26 years and had three children of which one had died. In 1921 Edwin and Ellen were living at Stunts Green, Herstmonceux. Edwin, aged 61 was a stockman for Revd H J Mackdonal, the Rectory, Herstmonceux. Ellen, aged 61 was on home duties. Their grandson Dennis Stanley Wood, aged 14 was living with them. Edwin died in 1923 in Herstmonceux, aged 63 years. Ellen died in 1932.

By 1881 Samuel and Eliza were living at Stunts Green, both were 61 years old and all the children had left home. Samuel was still an agricultural labourer. They were still there in 1891 and now 71, Samuel was still working. In 1901 they were still living at Stunts Green. They were both 81 years old and no occupation is given. Lois Brook, aged 20, their granddaughter was living with them. Eliza Woods died in 1902. Samuel Wood died in 1903.

Samuel and Sarah's daughter Sophia Wood married George Mepham on 3 April 1847 at Wartling. George was a 23 year old labourer, son of George Mepham, labourer.  Sophia was 23 years old. 

George Mepham had been baptised on 13 June 1824, the son of George Mepham and Elizabeth Morris who married on 20 April 1822 at Burwash (see below). In 1851 George and Sophia were living in Herstmonceux with George's parents . In 1861 they were at Little Latterns, Herstmonceux where George was an agricultural labourer. They had five children:

• Mercy Mepham. Born 1850 in Herstmonceux. Mercy died in 1856. 
• George Mepham. Born 1853 in Herstmonceux. He married Elizabeth Froud in 1879 in Maidstone, Kent. In 1881, they were both servants living and working at Buckle Farm, Wartling. In 1891 they were living at Back Lane, Bodle Street Green and George was an agricultural labourer. In 1901 they were living at Cowbeech and George was a general labourer on a farm.  They were still at Cowbeech in 1911. They had five children of which two had died. One son remains at home. Their 5 year old grandson is also listed. In 1921 George and Elizabeth were living at Cowbeech, Hailsham. George was a 68 year old farm labourer for David Robins, farmer. Elizabeth, aged 69 was on home duties. Their 15 year old grandson was living with them. Elizabeth Mepham died in 1927. George Mepham died in 1938, aged 86 years.  
• Elizabeth Mepham. Born 1855 in Herstmonceux. Baptised 23 February 1862 at Bodle Street Green. From 1871 through to 1891 Elizabeth was a servant working for William Andrew, more latterly as a housekeeper at Trumpetts Farm, Warbleton. Elizabeth married Valentine Lulham on 12 December 1896 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. Valentine was a 37 year old labourer, son of Charles Lulham, bricklayer. Elizabeth was 41 years old. In 1901 they were at Summertree Farm, Bodle Street Green where Valentine was a "working foreman on a farm". In 1911 they are still in Bodle Street Green and Valentine is now working as a farmer. In 1921 Valentine and Elizabeth were living at Alehouse Farm, Herstmonceux. Valentine, aged 61 was a farm labourer for Mr Keeley at Toll Farm, Warbleton. Elizabeth, aged 65 was on home duties. Elizabeth Lulham of Bodle Street Green died aged 81 years old and was buried on 12 September 1936 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. In 1939 Valentine Lulham, widower was living at North Road, Hailsham. He is still described as a "cowman". Valentine died in 1949 at the age of 89 years. 
• Sarah Mepham.  Born 1857 in Herstmonceux. Baptised 23 February 1862 at Bodle Street. Sarah gave birth to an illegitimate son George Vincent Mepham on 22 September 1880. He was baptised on 14 October 1880 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. In 1881 and 1891 she was living with initially her parents and then her widowed father in Bodle Street Green (see below). Sarah Mepham of Summertree Farm, Bodle Street Green died aged 36 years old and was buried on 14 April 1894 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. In 1901 George was living with Sarah's sister and brother in law, Valentine and Elizabeth Lulham at Summertree Farm, Bodle Street Green (see above). By 1911 he was married and living in Heathfield. 
• Grace Mepham. Born 1860 in Herstmonceux. Baptised 23 February 1862 at Bodle Street. In 1881 Grace was visiting her sister Elizabeth at Trumpetts Farm, Warbleton, aged 20, she is "a teacher in a school". Grace Mepham of The Village, Bodle Street Green died aged 30 years old and was buried on 11 September 1890 at Bodle Street Green.  

 In 1871 and 1881 George and Sophia and family were at Bodle Street Green, but by 1881 only two daughters remained at home, Sarah and Grace, although it seems Grace was visiting her sister Elizabeth (see above). Also at the address was their 4 month old grandson, George Mepham (see above).  Sophia Mepham  of Bodle Street Green died aged 58 and was buried on 3 June 1882. In 1891 George was living at Bodle Street Green with his unmarried daughter, Sarah, aged 33 and described as a housekeeper and George V Mepham, 10 year old grandson and Sarah's son, . George Mepham of Summertree Farm, Bodle Street Green died aged 71 years old and was buried on 13 January 1896 in Bodle Street Green.

Nothing more is known about Samuel and Sarah's daughter Grace Ann Wood after 1841 when she was a 14 year old living at home with her parents. .

In 1861 and 1871 Samuel and Sarah's son Edward Wood was lodging with firstly with George Dann and his family at Ripe Road, Laughton and then Francis Larkin, farm bailiff at Cleavers, Laughton. He was an agricultural labourer. In 1871 he was a 40 year old widower. Edward had married Emily Dann on 1 November 1865 at Laughton. Edward was a 34 year old labourer. Emily was 30 years old, daughter of Reuben Dann, labourer. Emily signed the register while Edward was only able to make his mark. 

Emily Wood of Laughton died aged 32 years old and was buried on 10 September 1868 in Laughton.  In 1871 Edward, a 40 year old agricultural labourer and carter was lodging with Fanny Dann, aged 55, a housekeeper and her sons at Cleavers, Laughton. Edward Wood died in 1874 aged 43 years old.

Samuel and Sarah's daughter Elizabeth Wood "Betsy" married Alfred Clapson on 16 July 1859 at Bodle Street Green. Alfred was a 25 year old labourer, son of William Clapson, labourer. Betsey was 26 years old, 

In 1861 Alfred and Betsey were living in Cowbeech Hill and Alfred was an agricultural labourer. In 1871 they were at Stunts Green, Wartling, in 1881, back in Cowbeech Hill and in 1891 in Magnum Down. They did not have any children. Alfred Clapson died in 1891. Elizabeth Clapson remarried in 1898. Her second husband was Edward Mugridge. She would have been around 64 at the time of her second marriage. Her husband would have been 52 years old. In 1901 they were living at Blackford, Cowbeech, Edward a woodman was 12 years his wife's junior. In 1911 they are living at Cowbeech Hill and Edward is a "woodreave labourer". Elizabeth Mugridge of Cowbeech, Herstmonceux died aged 87 years old and was buried on 18 February 1921 in Herstmonceux. When the census was taken later that year Edward, a 75 year old widower, an old age pensioner was living at Cowbeech, Hailsham. Edward Mugridge Of Cowbeech died aged 80 years old and was buried on 31 January 1927 in Herstmonceux.

Samuel and Sarah's  daughter Merab Wood married James Bourner on 26 March 1861 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. James was a 25 year old farmer, the son of Peter Bourner, farmer. Merab was also 25 years old, the daughter of Samuel Wood, labourer. 

James Bourner was baptised on the 11 October 1835, the son of Peter Bourner and Jane Benedicta Holland who married on 6 January 1816 at Salehurst. James was the brother of 

• Peter Bourner who married Sarah Barton (Appendix G).  Sarah Barton was the daughter of John Barton and Catherine Keeley (Chapter 2) and the aunt of James Henry Barton (Chapter 2) and John Henry Barton (Chapter 4).  

and 

• William Bourner, whose son Peter Bourner married Charlotte Wood (see below). Mareb and Charlotte were 1st cousins once removed. 

James and Merab emigrated to America, later censuses suggest in 1860!!. In 1863 and the Civil War Draft Registration, James is a 26 year old farmer, but "claims to be an alien". Did this preclude him from fighting? In 1870 they were living in Dwelling 135 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo, Michigan. James was a farmer with his wife and their eldest four children, all born in Michigan. 

James Bourner is pictured below. 

Merab Wood is pictured below

The photographs in this section are reproduced with kind permission of Judy Nash who is James and Merab's great granddaughter. 

In 1880 James and Merab were still in Oshtemo and two more children had been born, bringing it to six in total. 

• Emily Grace Bourner. Born 1862 in Ostego, Michigan. Emily married James Henry Barton in 1887. James Henry Barton was born 27 August 1857 in Allegan, Michigan, the son of Henry Barton who emigrated to the US in 1850 and married Ellen Smith on 19 October 1853 (Chapter 2). James Henry Barton was the grandson of John Barton and Catherine Keeley (Chapter 2) as was John Henry Barton who married Caroline Wood (Chapter 4 & below), meaning they were 1st cousins. Emily Grace Bourner was the great granddaughter of Thomas Wood and Ann Worger, as was Caroline Wood who married John Henry Barton (Chapter 4 & below) meaning they were 2nd cousins. So cousins twice over through different routes. The Bourners had arrived in the USA some 10 years after Henry Barton, but appear to have settled in the same township.  In 1900 James and Emily were living in Ostego where James was a farmer. Seven children had been born. They had ten children in all. In 1910 they were still farming in Ostego and their eldest two sons were working on the farm. They were still farming in 1920 and 1930. Emily Grace Barton died on 25 November 1931 aged 70 years. James Henry Barton remarried on 10 May 1933 at the age of 75 years!! His second wife was Ellen Van Wyck who was marrying for the first time at the age of 71!! James Henry Barton died on 11 January 1937 in Ostego. Ellen Barton died on 20 June 1945. The picture below of Emily Grace Bourner was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Judy Nash.

• Charles J Bourner. Born 5 April 1863 in Otsego, Michigan. Charles married Sarah "Addie" Williams on 25 February 1892 at Alamo, Kalamazoo, Michigan. They had two children. In 1900 and 1910 they were living at Oshtemo, Kalamazoo and Charles was farming. "Addie" Bourner died on 22 February 1911. Charles remarried on 24 May 1917 at Kalamazoo. His second wife was Sarah Brewer. In 1920 they were living at Oshtemo and Charles was a "day labourer". Charles J Bourner died on 23 July 1929 at Kalamazoo, Michigan. Sarah Bourner died on 10 January 1959.  
• Annie Maria Bourner. Born 25 December 1864 in Michigan. Annie married William Pitts on 5 March 1885 at Kalamazoo.  They had six children. in 1900 they were living at Porter, Van Buren, Michigan where William was farming. William Pitts died in 8 May 1909. In 1910 Annie was still at Porter, Van Buren, Michigan. She is described as a farmer "fruit farm".  In 1920 she is still at Porter, but under occupation it states "none". In 1930 she is living in Kalamazoo. Two daughters remain at home. Still in Kalamazoo in 1940, now aged 75, a son and daughter are living with her.  Annie Pitts died on 16 December 1950 at 2231 Wilmette Street, Kalamazoo, Michigan, aged 86 years old. 
• Marian Thressa Bourner. Born 26 November 1867 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo. Marian married Fred Eugene Glover on 20 February 1894 in Alamo, Kalamazoo. In 1900 they were living at Prairie Ronde, Kalamazoo, and Fred was a farmer. Marian's sister Alice was living with them. In 1910 they were at Big Rock Road, Otsego and Fred was still farming. In 1920 they were at Cooper, Kalamazoo. In 1930 they were living at Otsego, Allegan and Fred was a proprietor of a grocery store. Marian died on 3 August 1939 in Otsego, Allegan. When the census was taking into 1940, Fred was still a proprietor of a grocery store. At the same address was Marian's sister Alice. Fred married Alice Louisa Bourner on 20 May 1940 in Otsego! Fred E Glover died on 28 September 1958 and was buried at Plainwell, Allegan. He shares a grave with his first wife!!
  
• Flora Ann Bourner. Born 10 May 1871 in Kalamazoo County. She died on 29 August 1872 in Oshtemo, Kalamazoo. . 
• John Franklin Bourner. Born 25 April 1873 in Kalamazoo. John married Ellen Aletha Deal in 1898. In 1910 they were living at Oshtemo where John was farming. Six of their ten children had been born. In 1920 they were still at Oshtemo and John was a grain and fruit farmer. In 1930 he is described as a general farmer. Only one daughter remained at home. In 1940, John, aged 66 is still farming. Ellen Aletha Bourner died on 26 March 1941 at Oshtemo. John Franklin Bourner died on 2 May 1949 in Oshtemo. 
• Alice Louisa Bourner. Born 18 May 1880 in Oshtemo. In 1920 and 1930 Alice was living with her sister Marian and her husband (see above). In 1940 she was living with her sisters widower. At the age of 59, Alice married her sister's widower Fred Eugene Glover (see above).  Alice L Glover died on 3 August 1948. 

James Bourner died on 5 January 1893 at Oshtemo. Merab Bourner died on 25 October 1900 in Otsego, Allegan County, Michigan. 

Samuel and Sarah's daughter Harriet Wood married Robert Robins on 11 April 1857 in Herstmonceux. Robert Robins was a 36 year old labourer, son of Robert Robins, labourer, Harriet was 20 years old, the daughter of Samuel Wood, labourer. Harriet was only able to make her mark. 

In 1861 they were living at Cottages, Foulmile and Robert was an agricultural labourer. In 1871 Robert and Harriet were living at 34, Crown Street, Brighton and Robert was an ironmongers porter! In 1881 they were living in Punnetts Town, Heathfield. Robert was  51 year old general labourer, his wife was 43 years old. Boarding with them were Charles Thomas Hobden,  3 year old scholar and Mary Ann Hicks, aged 1, a nurse child.  In 1891 they were at Sandy Cross, Heathfield and Robert was a medicine dispenser! Charles T Hobden, now 13 was still boarding with them, as was Henry Fish, a 26 year old hoop maker! Robert Robins died in 1892 aged 61 years old. Harriet Robins also died in 1892 aged 54 years old. Harriet was buried at Wadhurst on 2 February 1892. 

Samuel and Sarah's son Thomas Wood married Lucy Mockford in 1864. In 1871 they were living at Reel Cottage, Hailsham and 31 year old Thomas was a groom and gardener. They were still there in 1881. They had four children . 

• Harriett Wood. Born 1866 in Hailsham. In 1891 she was a servant working for James Green, rope maker at Melbourne Villas, Hailsham. In 1901 Harriett was a general servant working for Thomas Sutton, a "dealer in works of art" and his family at 55, South Street, Eastbourne. In 1911 she was back living with her parents. In 1921 she was living with her widowed mother at 26, Bellbanks Road, Hailsham. She was 56 years old and on home duties. Harriett Wood may have died in 1939. 
• Mary Ann Wood. Born 28 December 1867 in Hailsham. In 1891 Mary Ann was a servant working for Jane Manser Smallfield, widow, who was "living on own means" at Carlton Cottage, Fairlight. In 1901 she was back living with her parents. Mary Ann married Charles Henry Walker in 1907. In 1911 they were living at 4, Elmsdown Place, Hailsham. Charles was a farm labourer. In 1921 Charles and Mary Ann were living at Wilson's Farm, Ashburnham. Charles was a 38 year old farmer. Mary Ann was 52 years old, 14 years old than her husband and was on home duties. Ellen Stubberfield, a 15 year old general servant was living with them. In 1939 they were living at 6, Station Road, Hailsham. Charles was "retired". Charles Henry Walker of 46 Station Road, Hailsham died on 23 May 1953. Probate was granted to Kenneth Geoffrey Taylor, surveyor and Joseph Dean Faulkner, solicitor. Mary A Walker died in 1960 in Hailsham, aged 92 years old. 
• Alice E Wood. Born 1869 in Hailsham. Alice died in 1871. 
• Thomas Wood. Born 15 September 1872 in Hailsham. Thomas married Amelia Hannah Olliff on 15 February 1897 in St Andrews, Chichester. Thomas was a 24 year old grocer, son of Thomas Wood, farmer. Amelia was 21 years old, son of William John Olliff, joiner. In 1901 they were at 8, Sunnyside Villas, Preston, Brighton where Thomas was a grocer "at home". They had two children. In 1911 Thomas and Amelia were at 21, Culverdele Avenue, Tunbridge Wells Thomas was a builders clerk!!! Amelia's widowed father William John Olliff was living with them. I can find no trace of them in 1921 at the present time. By 1939 they were living at 2, Leylands Road,  Southwick and Thomas was again a grocer working on his own account, His daughter was assisting. Amelia died in 1961 in Worthing. Thomas Wood of Iolanthe, 6, Busticle Lane, Sompting, Lancing, Sussex died on 22 January 1963. Probate was granted to Thomas William Wood, engineering company representative and Amelia Alice Wood, spinster.   

By 1891 Thomas and Lucy were at Elm Place, Hailsham and Thomas was a "cow keeper". Only son Thomas remained at home. In 1901 they were at 13, Elmsdown Place, Hailsham, 61 year old Thomas was a farm bailiff and daughter Mary, aged 33 was the only daughter listed. In 1911 Thomas is at Mill Road, Hailsham and it is now Harriett, aged 45 who is living with her parents. Thomas was a "farmer and grazier". Thomas Wood of Mill Hill, Hailsham died on 16 November 1915. Probate was granted to Lucy Wood, widow and Thomas Snashall, retired postmaster. In 1921 Lucy was living with her daughter Harriett Wood at 26 Bell Banks Road, Hailsham. Lucy was a 74 year old widow and Harriett was 56 years old. Both were on home duties. Lucy Wood of 26 Bell Banks Road, Hailsham died on 29 March 1924. Probate was granted to Thomas Wood, builders clerk and Thomas Snashall, superannuated postman. 

Finally Samuel and Sarah's daughter Esther Wood married Thomas Saunders on 13 October 1860 at Herstmonceux. Thomas was a 21 year old labourer, son of Stephen Saunders, labourer. Esther was 19 years old, the daughter of Samuel Wood, labourer. 

In 1861 Esther and Thomas were living at Greenridge Cottage, Hellingly and Thomas, aged 20 was a carter. They had two children: 

• Harriett Saunders. Born 1861 in Hellingly. Until at least 1901, Harriett was single and living with her mother and stepfather. In 1911 she was 50 years old and living with her brothers, Samuel and Frank Muggridge and sister Esther at Ponts Green, Ashburnham, aged 50 she is a domestic housekeeper. Nothing more is known. 
• William Saunders. Born 1863 in Hellingly. In 1891 William was a 27 year old journeyman miller living with George Tappendon, miller and farmer and his family at Bowley Mill, Boughton. It is possible William emigrated to the USA in 1896. 

Thomas Saunders died in 1867. Esther remarried on 22 May 1869 at Heathfield. Her second husband was William Muggridge. William was a 22 year old labourer, son of George Muggeridge, labourer. Esther was a 27 year old widow, daughter of Samuel Wood, labourer. 

In 1871 they were living in Pevensey with Esther's two children from her first marriage and their eldest son who was 1 year old. William and Esther had nine children:

• James Muggridge. Born 10 July 1869 at Cowden Cottage, Hellingly. James married Ellen Smith on 23 February 1895 in Hellingly. In 1901 they were living at Hill Cottages, Streat. They had four children. Ellen died in 1905. James remarried on 3 December 1910 in Newick. James was a 41 year old widower, a labourer. His second wife was Julia Agnes Burgess, aged 23, daughter of William Burgess, labourer. In 1911 they were living at Newick and James, aged 41, was a farm labourer. His wife was 24 years old!! Three of James children were living with them. They went on to have five children of their own. In 1939 they were living at 23, Malting Street, Lewes and James was a gardener. James Muggridge died in 1952. Julia Agnes Muggridge died on 30 August 1963 in Lewes.
• Thomas Muggridge. Born 1871 in Hellingly. Baptised 7 April 1872 in Hailsham. Thomas married Elizabeth Collins. Elizabeth had been married previously to John James Dadd and they had two daughters, Catherine Dadd and Emma Louisa Dadd. In 1911 they were living at 262, Back Shields Road, Byker, Newcastle. Thomas was a "Customs H Officer". They had two children of their own, Thomas Muggridge and Elsie Muggridge. Thomas appears to have emigrated to Canada, arriving in Halifax alone on 30 March 1913. Thomas died aged 44 of pneumonia on 12 April 1916 in Toronto General Hospital.  Did Elizabeth ever go to Toronto? She appears to have remarried in 1917 and in Northumberland, her third husband was Phillip Goddard. On 16 September 1917, Phillip, Elizabeth and daughter Elsie arrived in New York on the "Philadelphia". In 1920 they were living in Boston, Massachusetts along with Louisa Dadd (now using Muggridge) and Thomas and Elsie Muggridge. The census suggests that Phillip was born in New York, but Elizabeth had arrived in 1917, Louise in 1910 and Thomas in 1920!! In 1930 they were living in Village Street, Boston. all the children had left home. Elizabeth Goddard died in 1951. 
• Robert Henry Muggridge. Born 3 April 1875 in Hailsham. Robert married Ellen Elizabeth Martin in 1898. In 1901 they were living at Victoria Road, Herstmonceux and Robert was a gardener. Also listed is a 2 year old nurse child. By 1911 they had had two children, but Ellen had died.  Robert, aged 36, a gardener is still living at Victoria Road with his children. Also listed is Mercy Francis, a 32 year old widow, described as "sister". She was Ellen's sister, both daughters of John Martin and Hannah Honeysett who had married on 18 May 1872 in Herstmonceux. Hannah Honeysett was the daughter of Jesse Honeysett (1823 to 1895) and Mary Foord (1827 to 1903). Mercy Martin had married Harry Francis in 1898. but he had died in 1915. Robert married his sister in law Mercy Francis in 1919.  In 1921 Robert and Mercy were living at Woodbine Cottage, Victoria Road, Herstmonceux. Robert was a 46 year old gardener, for Mrs Moirs, Wargraves, Herstmonceux. Mercy, aged 42 was on home duties. Robert's daughter was living with them as was Mercy's father. In 1939 they were still living at Victoria Road and Robert was still a gardener.  Robert Muggridge died on 13 April 1952. 
• Minnie Elizabeth Muggridge. Born 8 September 1877 in Hailsham. Baptised 2 December 1877 in Hailsham. Minnie married Levi Samuel Funnell on 25 May 1901 in Ashburnham.  Samson was a 23 year old, private in the Kings Royal Rifles from Holy Trinity, Chester, son of Job Funnell, labourer. Minnie was 23 years old. In 1911 they were at North Street, Punnetts Town and Levi was a postman. The census states they had six children, but two had died. In 1921 Levi and Minnie were living at 5, North Street, Punnetts Town, where Samuel, aged 42 was a postman for the General Post Office. Minnie, aged 43 was on home duties and three children remained at home. In 1939 they were living at Dainville, Punnets Town and Levi was a retired postman.  Samson Levi Funnell of Dainville, Punnetts Town Heathfield died on 6 March 1958. Probate was granted to his widow Minnie. Minnie Elizabeth Funnell of Royston, Hailsham Road, Heathfield died on 22 February 1964. Probate was granted to James Albert Funnell, garage foreman. 
• Samuel John Muggridge. Born 12 September 1878 in Chiddingly. Baptised 7 October 1878 at Wartling. In 1911 Samuel was single and living with his brother and sisters at Ponts Green, Ashburnham. He was 32 and a farm labourer. In 1921 Samuel was still living at Ponts Green. He was a farm labourer for Mrs Gates, farmer. His brother Frank was living with him (see below). In 1939 Samuel was living alone at Ponts Green. Samuel John Muggridge of Ponts Green, Ashburnham died aged 78 on 11 December 1956 at St Helens Hospital, Hastings. He was buried on 14 December 1956 at Penhurst. Administration was granted to Esther Akehurst, married woman (see below). 
• Frank William Muggridge. Baptised 6 May 1880 at Wartling. In 1911 Frank was single and living with his brother and sisters at Ponts Green. Aged 31, he was a gardeners labourer at Ashburnham Gardens. In 1921 Frank was living at Ponts Green with his brother Samuel (see above). He was a 42 year old farmer for the Earl of Ashburnham. Nothing more is known about Frank. 
• Alfred George Muggridge. Born 14 April 1881. Baptised 12 July 1885 at Herstmonceux. In 1901 Alfred, aged 19 and a domestic groom was lodging with Caleb Morley and his family at Wartling  Hill.  Alfred emigrated to Canada arriving in Halifax on 14 April 1907.  He married  Emma Julia Daniell on 14 November 1908 in York. They had two daughters.  In 1921 they were living in York South, Ontario and Alfred was a farmer. Emma Julia Muggridge died on 7 November 1944, aged 70 at Cooksville, Peel, Ontario and was buried in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto. Alfred died on 1 June 1956 and was buried at Park Lane Cemetery.   
  
• Catherine Annie Muggridge. Born 1883. Baptised 12 July 1885 at Herstmonceux. Catherine married Albert Saunders on 3 August 1907 in Hailsham. Albert was a 23 year old warper, son of William Saunders, drayman. Catherine, aged 24 was a house parlour maid. Catherine died in 1910, so by 1911  Albert was a 27 year old widower living at 18, Station Road, Hailsham with his sister and his 2 year old son.  Albert was a rug maker. By 1921 Albert had remarried and had four more children. He was still at 18, Station Road. In 1939 he was still at 18 Station Road, Hailsham, he is shown as married, but his wife is not listed. All four children are living with him. He is a dryer of "sisal hemp", "Jeeth Farms & Coir farms". 
• Esther Ethel Muggridge. Born 1 August 1886. Baptised 28 October 1886 at Herstmonceux.  Esther married Frederick Thomas Jenner Akehurst on 3 January 1912 in Ashburton. Frederick was a 27 year old labourer, son of Charles Jenner Akehurst, farmer. Esther was 25 years old, daughter of William Muggridge, deceased, farmer. I can find no trace of them in 1921 at the present time. In 1939 they were living at Reedlands Farm, Ponts Green, Battle where Frederick was a farmer. Their daughter was assisting on the farm. Esther Jenner Akehurst of Reedlands Farm died aged 83 years old and was buried on 15 August 1969 in Penshurst. Frederick Thomas Jenner Akehurst of Reedlands Farm, Ashburnham died on 13 June 1974. 

In 1881 William and Esther were living at Mill Land Cottage, Herstmonceux where William was an agricultural labourer. In 1891 they were at Park Gate, Herstmonceux. In 1901 they were at Peltham, Ashburnham. William, aged 54 is now described as a farmer, but he is an employee. William Muggridge died on 31 August 1910 aged 63 years, in Battle Workhouse. He was buried on 3 September 1910 in Penhurst. Esther Muggridge died on 19 February 1911 in Hellingly Asylum. 

• James Wood & Caroline Brett

Thomas and Anne's son James Wood married Caroline Brett on 7 November 1823 in Warbleton. James is described as "of Herstmonceux and was only able to make his mark whereas Caroline signed the register. The witnesses were Frederick and Mary Ann Brett. 

James and Caroline had three children: 

• Mary Jane Wood. Baptised 28 December 1823 in Herstmonceux
• Elenor Wood. Baptised 25 September 1825 in Herstmonceux. Buried 8 December 1825 in Herstmonceux. 
• Frances Wood. Baptised 24 May 1826 in Herstmonceux. 

James Wood died in 1828 and was buried on 16 April 1828 at Heathfield.  

Nothing more is known about his wife Caroline Wood. 

It is possible that in 1841 James and Caroline's daughters Mary Jane Wood and Frances Wood were servants working for Joseph Wratten and his family at Sussex Mews, St Leonards. 

James and Caroline's daughter Mary Jane Wood married John Knight on 15 May 1843 at St Leonards Chapel, St Leonards. John was a 25 year old labourer, son of Peter Knight, labourer. Mary Jane was 20 years old, daughter of James Wood, labourer.  Both John and Mary Jane were only able to make their mark. The witnesses were Charles and Laura Lee who could also only make their mark. 

Nothing more is known about John and Mary Jane. 

James and Caroline's daughter Frances Wood married Frederick Lane on 25 December 1845 in St Leonards Chapel, St Leonards. Frederick was a 38 year old tinman, son of Henry Lane, sailor. Frances was 20 year old, daughter of James Wood, labourer.  

In 1851 Frederick and "Fanny" were living at 3, Cave Road, St Leonards, Hastings. Frederick was 35 years old and a "tinman" who had been born in India. Frederick and Frances had the following children: 

• Nancy Lane. Born 1843 in St Leonards (per 1851 census)
• Charles Lane. Baptised 30 August 1844 in St Mary Magdalene, St Leonards, son of Frederick Lane and Frances Wood. 
• Fanny Lane. Baptised 8 November 1846 in St Mary Magdalene, St Leonards. In 1861 Fanny was a 15 year old servant, working for Samuel Norwood, a 29 year old commercial clerk for a Life Assurance and his family at 3, Carter Street, Newington. Fanny married John William Hainstock Hewson on 6 December 1863 in St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey. John was a 20 year old solicitors clerk, the son of John Hainstock Hewson, plumber. In 1871 they were living at 22, Ascot Road, Bermondsey. John, aged 26, was a solicitors general clerk and Fanny, aged 25 was a dressmaker. In 1881 Fanny, still shown as married, aged 35 and a dressmaker was living with her mother and step-father at 17, Cairncott Road, Bermondsey. Richard was a 56 sewerman for the Town Depot. Her daughter Florence A Hewson, aged 16, scholar is also listed. On 11 March 1899 Fanny remarried. Her second husband was Robert William Saterwaite Robbins. In 1911 "William" and Fanny were living at 74, Farley Road, Catford. William, aged 70 was a retired warehouseman and Fanny was 66 years old, they had been married 12 years and had no children.  Fanny Robins died in 1931 in Lewisham. 
• Edward Lane. Baptised 13 October 1850 in St Mary Magdalene, St Leonards on Sea. In 1881, an Edward Lane, aged 30, married, born Hastings, was a prisoner on "H M Convict Prison" Ship, Chatham, Kent. Was this "our" Edward?
• William Lane. Born 1859 in Bermondsey (per 1861 census)

In 1861 Frances Lane, aged 35, a married woman, and a dressmaker, born Herstmonceux, Sussex was living at 8, Guild Building, Leather Market, Bermondsey, with her 2 year old son, William. It is not clear where her husband Frederick was. Living with them was boarder, Richard Simmonds, aged 36 and a widower and his daughters.

• Lydia Simmonds. Born 1847 in Tunbridge Wells (1861 census). 
• Alice Simmonds. Born 1849 in Wadhurst (1861 & 1871). Alice married Robert Robinson on 2 July 1871 at St Paul's, Bermondsey. Robert was a 20 year old leather dresser, son of Robert Robinson, leather dresser. Alice was 22 years old. Alice Robinson of Willow Street, Bermondsey died aged just 27 years and was buried on 31 July 1876 at London and Tower Hamlets Cemetary. Tragically two daughters, Mary Ann Robinson, aged 3 years  and Florence Ann Robinson, aged 2 were buried on the same day. Their surviving daughter Alice Frances Robinson (baptised 21 January 1872) went to live with her grandparents (see below). 
• Frances Simmonds. Born 1851 in St Leonards (1861 & 1871)

Richard's first wife had been Lydia Best (1826 -  ?) and they had married on 28 February 1843 in Maresfield, Sussex. They also had a son 

• William Simmonds. Baptised 3 June 1843 in Maresfield. 

In 1871 Richard Simmonds was living at 17, Crimscott Street, Bermondsey, Southwark. He was a 46 year old widower, a foreman of Bermondsey Sewers, born Maresfield, Sussex. Daughter Alice, aged 22 was a needlewoman, as was daughter Frances, aged 20. Frances Lane, aged 45, married, a dressmaker and housekeeper to Richards Simmonds was living with them, as was her son Edward, aged 21 was a zinc worker. Frederick Lane may have died on 19 December 1873. He was a 67 year old iron plate worker. Th informant was Ed Lane, of 48, George Street, Brighton who was present at death. (Reg Gen Dec 1873 Brighton 2b 113).  

Frances Lane married Richard Simmonds on 11 October 1874 at St Paul's, Deptford. Both were of full age. Richard was a widower, a labourer, son of Edwin Simmonds, labourer. Frances was a widow, daughter of James Wood, labourer. The witnesses were Edward Lane and Annie Lane. In 1881 Richard and Frances were living at 17, Crimscott Street, Bermondsey. Richard was a 56 sewerman for the Town Depot. Frances was 55 years old. Living with them was Robert Powell, aged 43, cooper described as "son in law", Fanny Hewson, aged 35, dressmaker, Frederick and Frances's daughter (see above), Florence A Hewson, aged 16, Alice Robinson, aged 9 and Annie F Lane, aged 4, all scholars and all grandchildren. In 1891 they were still at 17, Crimscott Street, Bermondsey. Richard was a 65 year old sewerman. Fanny was 64 years old. Alice Robinson, aged 19, their granddaughter was still living with them. In 1901 they were still at the same address. Richard, now 78 is a general labourer. Frances was 76 years old. Nothing more is known. 

• William Wood & Mary Message

Thomas and Anne's son William Wood married Mary Message on 4 April 1825 in Herstmonceux. 

They had a son James Wood, born on 19 April 1829 and baptised on 28 June 1829 at Herstmonceux. James Wood of Cowbeech died aged 4 months and was buried on 1 September 1829 at Herstmonceux. 

William Wood of Cowbeech was buried on 2 July 1830 at Herstmonceux. 

Thomas Wood & Benedicta Rummery 

Thomas Wood was baptised on 8 July 1787 at Herstmonceux, the son of Thomas Wood and Ann Worger (see above). 

Thomas married Benedicta Rummery on 29 March 1815 at Herstmonceux Parish Church. 

Benedicta Rummery's ancestry is as follows:

• Benedicta had been baptised on 25 February 1793 at Heathfield, the daughter of Richard Rummery and Ann Prior, who had married on 20 April 1778 at Heathfield. 
• Richard Rummery had been baptised on 16 June 1754 at Etchingham, the son of John Rummery and Jane Thomset, who married on 22 November 1747 at Etchingham. John Rummery had been born around 1727, the son of Phillip Rummery and Mary. 
• Ann Prior was born in 1756 was the daughter of Samuel Prior and Ann Collins who married on 6 September 1745. Samuel Prior had been born on 15 October 1723 at Heathfield.  

Thomas and Benedicta Wood had at least three sons 

• Richard Wood. Baptised 29 November 1818 at Herstmonceux (see below)
  
• Isaac Wood. Born 3 October 1827. Baptised 14 October 1827 in Heathfield Independant Chapel, son of Thomas and Benedicta Wood of Wartling. This is two years earlier than suggested by the 1841 census. 
  
• Henry Wood. Born 1828 at Herstmonceux (according to 1841 and later censuses). 

Thomas Wood had died by 1841 and Benedicta, aged 60 is living with her three sons at Bodle Street Green. A Thomas Wood of Bodle Street had been buried on 22 December 1839 at Herstmonceux. He is said to have been 79 years old which makes him too old to be "our" Thomas. 

Benedicta Wood of Bodle Street died aged 70 and was buried on 14 January 1856 at Herstmonceux. 

Our line continues through Richard Wood (see below), but first the following is known about his siblings:

• Isaac Wood & Ellen Louisa Evenden

Thomas and Benedicta's son Isaac Wood married Ellen Louisa Evenden on 20 June 1865 in Hailsham. Isaac was a 37-year-old farm labourer, son of Thomas Wood, farm labourer (deceased). Ellen was a 20-year-old domestic servant. No details of her father are included. (Reg Gen June 1865 Hailsham 2b 113). 

Ellen Louisa Evenden was baptised on 19 April 1846 in Hellingly, the daughter of Caroline Evenden. Like her mother Ellen seemingly had a daughter born out of wedlock:

• Agnes Louisa Evenden. Baptised 28 September 1864 at Herstmonceux.  

In 1871 they were living at South Street, Hailsham and Isaac was a 43 year old agricultural labourer. born in Warbleton.  His wife Ellen was 26 years old. Between them, they had four children. In 1881 they were still at South Street, but a further four children had been born. In 1891 they are living at the Old Baptist Chapel, Hailsham, Isaac is now 63 years old and a farm labourer. His wife Ellen is 45 years old, A further daughter had been born. The children I know of are as follows:  

• Harriett Ellen Wood. Baptised 10 June 1866 in Hailsham. 
  
• Harry Wood. Baptised 17 November 1867 in Hailsham. 
• Sarah Jane Wood. Baptised 15 June 1869 in Hailsham.
• Albert Wood. Baptised 19 November 1871 in Hailsham. 
• Isaac Wood. Born 1874 in Hailsham. Isaac died aged 5 weeks and was buried on 17 April 1874 in Hailsham.  
• Lucy Ann Wood. Born 1876 in Hailsham. 
• Clara Bertha Wood. Baptised 3 February 1878 in Hailsham,
• Edith Wood. Born 9 April 1880. Baptised 28 May 1880 in Hailsham
• James Wood, Born 28 October 1881 in Hailsham. Baptised 3 December 1882 in Hailsham. 
• Bessie Wood. Born 1885 in Hailsham. Died 1885. 
• Frederick Wood. Born 12 February 1888 in Hailsham. Baptised 29 March 1888 in Hailsham. 
• Olive Wood. Born 17 October 1889 in Hailsham. Baptised 1 December 1889 in Hailsham. 
• Lilian Emily Wood. Born 1891 in Hailsham. Lilian died in 1892. 

In 1901 Isaac and Ellen  were living at Sackville Road, Hailsham and Isaac aged 73 was still a farm labourer!! 

It is possible that in 1911, the 86-year-old former farm labourer was an inmate at Hellingly workhouse. He is shown as married, but his wife is not listed. Ellen, aged 66 was living with her son Frederick at 23 Windsor Road, Hailsham. The census shows she had been married 47 years and had 14 children, of which 6 had died.  

Isaac Wood died in 1912 in Hailsham. Ellen died in 1914 in Hailsham.  

Ellen's daughter Agnes Louisa Evenden (otherwise Wood) married James Martin on 27 August 1881 at Wartling. James was 22 years old, coachman, son of Richard Martin, stockman. Agnes aged 17 is shown as illegitimate. They both signed the register.

In 1891 they are living at Gardner Street and James is an agricultural labourer. In 1901 they are at Bennells Farm, Herstmonceux and James is now a farmer. In 1911 they are living at Pound Field Cottage, Hillingdon and James is a horseman on a farm, Their 13-year-old son is listed. It is not clear where he was in 1901.  

• Joseph Cecil Martin. Born 1898 in Herstmonceux. 

In 1921 James and Agnes were living at Church Street, Willingdon. James aged 62 was a groundsman in Crookshank, Willingdon. Agnes was 46 years old. Son Joseph was a 24-year-old bus conductor for Eastbourne Corporation. James Martin died on 6 August 1932 in Eastbourne. Agnes Louisa Martin of St Mary's Hospital, Eastbourne died on 7 January 1952 aged 88 years and was buried on 11 January 1952 with her husband in Willingdon. 

Isaac and Ellen's daughter Harriet Ellen Wood married Frederick Wood on 25 December 1883 in Rye. Frederick was 23 years old, a labourer, son of Henry Wood, labourer. Harriet, aged 18 was the daughter of Isaac Wood, labourer. 

Frederick Wood was born in 1859, the son of Henry Wood and Sarah Mann. Henry Wood was Isaac's brother (see below) so this was a marriage of first cousins.  In 1891 Frederick and Harriett were living at 3, Pottery Cottages, Rye and Arthur was a farm labourer. They had four children, 

• Arthur Wood. Born 9 January 1885 in Peasmarsh. Baptised 1 March 1885 in Rye. In 1901 Arthur was living with his stepmother and aged 15 was an errand boy. Arthur Wood of Church Square, Rye died aged 19 years and was buried on 13 July 1904 in Rye. 
• Bessie Wood. Born 16 February 1887 in Peasmarsh. Baptised 13 April 1887 in Rye. In 1911 Bessie may have been a servant in Bloomsbury Street, London, W6. Bessie had a son born in 1913 in Hackney. In 1921 her son may have been in a Barnado's Home, Woodford, born in Hackney, he was 8 years old, and his position is described as "father died". Bessie Wood died on 10 June 1921 in Hackney. The census was taken on 19 June 1921. 
• Luther Wood. Born 4 August 1889 in Peasmarsh. Baptised 6 October 1889 in Rye. In 1911 Luther was lodging at Osbourne House, 23 Lowther Street, Rye where he was a butcher. He married Amy Rose Smith on 14 September 1913 in St Nicholas, Brighton. Luther was a 24 year old butcher. Amy was 22 years old, the daughter of Robert Pulford Smith, coal merchant. In 1921 Luther and Amy were living at 9, College Gardens, Brighton. Luther, aged 31 was a butcher for W & R Fletcher (butchers). Amy, aged 29 was on home duties. Their eldest son was 4 years old. It is believed that they had four children.   Thomas Oakley Lewis, a 31 year old, born India, a Diamond Polisher for National Diamond Factories (Bernard Oppenhumer) Ltd, and his wife were lodging with them. In 1939 they were living at the Butchers, South Coast Road, Chailey and it was Luther was the butcher! Luther Wood of Sunnyside, Vernon Avenue, Peacehaven died on 23 November 1949. Probate was granted to his widow Amy. Amy Rose Wood of Sunnyside died on 20 March 1952 at Seaview, Peacehaven. 
• Alice Wood. Born 21 February 1892, Baptised 3 April 1892 in Rye. In 1911 Alice may have been a servant working for at Albert Henin, a timber merchant and his family at 7, Sloane Terrace, Ferry Road, Rye.  Alice married Edward Philip Ambrose on 1 November 1920 in St Anne's Church, Brighton. Edward was a 30 year old police constable, son of William Ambrose, pensioner. Alice was 28 years old, the son of Frederick James Wood, deceased. In 1921 Edward and Alice were living at 22, Springfield Road, Gillingham. Edward, aged 31, was a police constable for the Kent County Constabulary. Alice, aged 29, born Rye, was on home duties. Clarice May Apps, aged 24. was visiting. In 1939 Edward and Alice were living at 8, Nursery Road, Southborough. Edward was a police constable and Alice was on unpaid domestic duties. Edward Philip Ambrose of 20, Taylor Street, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, died on 21 November 1954. Probate was granted to Albert Pelling, council roadman, Alice Ambrose of 20, Taylor Street, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, died on 5 January 1961.  

Harriet Ellen Wood died in 1895 in Rye, aged just 30. Frederick Wood remarried in 1897. His second wife was Eliza Page. They had two children

• Charlie Wood. Born 22 May 1898 in Rye. Baptised 3 July 1898 in Rye. They were living in 4, Cadboro Cottages, Ferry Road, Rye and Frederick was a brickmaker. In 1921 and 1939 Charlie remained living with his mother. He had been variously employed as a canteen keeper for Rye Golf Club and a general labourer. Charles Wood died in 1949 in Battle.
• Emily Rachel Wood, Born 20 January 1900 in Rye. Baptised 9 February 1900 in Rye. The were living at Tothurst's Yard, Rye and Frederick was a farm labourer. Emily married Charley Button on 26 December 1934 in Rye Harbour. Charley was a 23 year old labourer, son of William Owen (deceased), labourer. Rachel was 35 years old, daughter of Frederick Wood (deceased), labourer. In 1939 they were living at "St Elor", Winchester Road, Rye. Charley was a general labourer and Rachel was on unpaid domestic duties. Emily died in 2005.  

Frederick died in 1900 in Rye. In 1901 Eliza Wood, a 34-year-old widow was living at Ockmans Lane, Rye with all Frederick's children. Eliza remarried on 14 October 1901 at Rye. Her second husband was Albert Josiah Summers, a 36-year-old mariner. They went on to have four children, but by 1911 Eliza had been widowed again! She was 43 years old, charwoman, living in Rye Harbour with Charlie and "Rachel" and her youngest four children. In 1921 Eliza was living at Black Cottages, Rye. She was 54 years old, a widow, a char lady and on home duties. Her son Charlie was 23 years old and was out of work, but previously a canteen keeper for Rye Golf Club. Three children from her last marriage also remained at home, two were also out of work, but had been caddies at Rye Golf Club. In 1939 Eliza was living at 3 Seaside Cottages, Rye Harbour. She was on domestic duties. Son Charlies remained at home. He was a general labourer and ARP warden. One child from her last marriage remained at home and was incapacitated. , Eliza Summers died in 1959.  

In 1891 Isaac and Ellen's son Harry Wood is listed as a "private" at the Barracks,  Fulwood (see here for some history of the Barracks).  Nothing else is known about Harry, save for perhaps he died in Rye in 1934.  

In 1911 Isaac and Ellen's daughter Sarah Jane Wood, aged 43 and described as a visitor along with numerous other seemingly unconnected people were at 20 Royal Parade, Eastbourne. Under occupation Sarah states "domestic service".  The first person listed is the "superintendent of Home for servants", followed by four servants (two are described as Christian workers), five girls "training to be servants" and numerous visitors including Sarah Jane. Nothing more is known about her.  

In 1891 Isaac and Ellen's son Albert Wood is also listed a "private" at Fulwood Barracks.  He married Sarah Ellen Lucas in 1899 in Chichester. In 1901 they were living at Broyle Road Infantry Barracks, Chichester. Albert was a soldier in the Royal Sussex Regiment, born Hailsham. They had a 10-month-old son. Josephine Lucas, aged 14, was visiting them. 

• Albert Isaac Joseph Wood. Born 2 June 1900 in Chichester. In 1921 Albert was living with his mother and grandmother at 4, Theatre Lane, Chichester. He was a general clerk at the Board of Trade Shipping Yard. Albert I J Wood married Edna May Fisher in 1926 in Portsmouth. In 1939 they were living at 38, Franklin Place, Chichester. Albert was a foreman at an agricultural production firm. Edna was a hospital nurse.  They appear to have three children. Albert Isaac Joseph Wood of 38, Franklin Place, Chichester died on 5 November 1973.  Edna May Wood of Donnington House, Birdham Road, Chichester died on 27 January 1988 in Chichester. 

In 1911 Albert and "Ellen" were living at "Depot" Buildings, East Row, Chichester. In 1921 Albert Wood may have been working as a "plate man" at the Albion Hotel, Eastbourne. He is shown as married but his wife is not listed.  His wife  "S Ellen" Wood, a 44 year old domestic for Mrs Fleetwood at Richmond House, was living with her mother Ellen Lucas, a 74 year old widow at 4, Theatre Lane, Chichester. She is described as "married, but separated". Her son Albert, aged 21 was a general clerk at the Board of Trade Timber Yard. Sarah Ellen Wood may have died in 1933 in Eastbourne. 

In 1891 Isaac and Ellen's daughter Lucy Ann Wood may have been the "under house maid" at "Rippingale", Carew Road, Eastbourne working for Marion Michod, principal of school. Lucy Ann Wood was admitted to Kent asylum on 12 February 1906 and she died there on 6 January 1909.  

In 1901 Isaac and Ellen's daughter Clara Bertha Wood was a parlour maid working for William Strickland, a corn merchant and his family at Cartlands Hailsham. In 1911 she was a servant at Finston Lodge, Grange Road, Eastbourne working for Isabella Jane Harrington, 68-year-old widow living on "private means".  In 1921 Clara Wood was a 43 year old domestic servant living with and working for James Charles Marshall, a 90 year old widow , a retired merchant at Alling, Eastbourne, Sussex. His 60 year old son, also a widower and a retired merchant was living with him . His 32 year old grandson, a merchant born in India and visiting from there was also listed, along with four other domestic servants. Nothing more is known. 

Isaac and Ellen's daughter Edith Wood married Charles Henry Green on 29 December 1909 in Hailsham. Charles was a 35-year-old tradesman, son of Edward Green, tradesman. Edith was 29 years old and a cook. Siblings Frederick and Clara witnessed the marriage. 

In 1911 Charles and Edith were living at 28, Windsor Road, Hailsham. Charles, aged 36, was a twine maker at a rope works.  His wife was 30 years old. Their eldest daughter had been born and was just two months old.  They had at least three children 

• Irene Mary Green. Born 1911 in Hailsham. Irene died in 1916 aged 5 years old. 
• Christine Eileen Green. Born 25 December 1913 in Hailsham. Christine married Norman Frederick Pollard in 1941.  Norman Frederick Pollard died in 1982 in Eastbourne. Christine Eileen Pollard of 59/61 Enys Road, Eastbourne died on 1 January 1987. 
• Charles Henry Ewart Green. Born 2 October 1917 in Hailsham.  Charles Henry Ewart Green of Hellingly Hospital, Hailsham died on 6 September 1977.  

In 1921 Charles and Edith were living at 9, Windsor Road, Hailsham. Charles, aged 46 was a rope and twine maker for Green Brothers, rope and twine and matting manufacturers. Edith, aged 41 was on home duties. Christina is 7 years old and her brother is 3 years old. In 1939 they were still living at 9, Windsor Road, Hailsham. Charles was a twine and rope maker. Daughter Christine was a senior copyist at a milliners. Charles Henry Green died in 1951. 

Isaac and Ellen's son James Wood enlisted in the "Dragoons of the Line" in 1899. He was 18 years old and an engine cleaner. In 1901 he was a soldier stationed at Cherington and Sandgate in Kent. He married Kate Covell Kenward in 1905 in Hailsham. In 1911 they were living at Thorns, Cross in Hand, and Janes was a farmer. They had a daughter

• May Kate Wood. Born 14 September 1914 in Waldron. Baptised 8 November 1914 in Waldron. in 1939 May was still living with her parents. May never married and died in 1985. She was cremated on 9 December 1985 in Kent.

In 1921 James and Kate were living at Geers Farm, Waldron, Heathfield. James was a 40 year old Hay trusser for G Knight, hay merchant. Kate, aged 42 was on home duties. Daughter May, aged 6 years old, a part time farmer had been born on Geers Farm. In 1939 they were living in Hailsham, James was a general labourer, his wife Kate was incapacitated by illness. Their daughter Kate remained at home. Kate Wood of 4, West View, Horam died in 1948 and was buried on 8 September 1948 in Waldron. James Wood of 4, Terminus Place, Hailsham died on 17 February 1968 aged 85 and was buried on 22 February 1968 in Waldron. 

Isaac and Ellen's son Frederick Wood married Gertrude Combes on 10 October 1914 in Hailsham. Frederick was 26 years old, an indoor servant. Gertrude was 29 years old, a domestic servant, daughter of Walter Combes, bailiff (deceased).   

In 1921 Frederick and Gertrude were living at 23 Windsor Road, Hailsham. Frederick, aged 33 was a handyman at a private estate working for Mr Gee, an independent at 36, St John's Road, Eastbourne. Gertrude, aged 36 was on home duties. Palmer Percival Adams, a 33 year old auxiliary postman was visiting them. They had a son 

• Leslie Frederick Wood. Born 6 December 1915 in Hailsham. Leslie married Phyllis May Olive Simmons on 12 June 1937 in Hailsham. Leslie was a 21 year old electrician son of Frederick Wood, window cleaner. Phyliss was 21 years old, the daughter of William Thomas Frederick Simmons, deceased, gardener. In 1939 they were living at Belmont, Brightland Road, Eastbourne. Leslie was an electrician for a builders and electrical contractors. Phyllis was an unqualified chemists assistant.  Leslie died in 1994 in Eastbourne. Phyliss May O Wood died in 2001 in Eastbourne. 

In 1939 Frederick and Gertrude were still living t 23, Windsor Road, Hailsham where Frederick was a window cleaner.  Frederick Wood died in 1963. Gertrude Wood died aged 87 years and was buried on 20 June 1975 in Littlehampton. 

Finally, Isaac and Ellen's daughter Olive Wood married Gordon Crowhurst on 5 June 1911 in Hailsham. Gordon was a 22-year-old painter. No details of his father are given. Olive was a 21-year-old cook. 

Gordon Crowhurst had been born on 16 January 1888. He was baptised on 2 June 1889 in Hailsham, son of Mary Jane Crowhurst (1867 to 1942). In 1921 Gordon and Olive were living at 14, Gordon Road, Hailsham. Gordon was a 32 year old builder and decorator in the building trade working for T Rich Builders (exorcs). Olive, aged 31 was on home duties. Winifred Clara Crowhurst, aged 17 years old was visiting them. Gordon and Olive had two children. 

• Stanley Charles Crowhurst. Born 9 October 1913 in Hailsham. Stanley married Phyllis Gladstone on 26 January 1935 in Hailsham.  Stanley was a 21-year-old joiner and carpenter Phyllis was 26 years old, daughter of John Gladstone, miner. In 1937 Stanley and Phyllis were living at 25,  Elmsdown Place, Hailsham. Stanley Charles Crowhurst of 256, Whiffens Close, Hailsham died on 7 November 1985.  
• Kate Crowhurst. Born 2 May 1921 in Hailsham.

In 1939 they were living 6, Whiffens Close, Hailsham, where Gordon was a carpenter. Olive was on unpaid domestic duties. A further child may have been born

• Freda Crowhurst. Born 1 October 1929. Freda married Raymond J Duke in 1951. Freda died on 1 October 2000. 

Olive Crowhurst died in 1966. Gordon Crowhurst of Hayston House, 78, Church Street, Willingdon died on 24 May 1976.  

• Henry Wood & Sarah Mann   

Thomas and Benedicta's son Henry Wood married Sarah Mann on 26 July 1851 in Battle, Henry was a 23 year old labourer. Strangely no details of his father are given. Sarah was 20 years old, a servant, son of George Mann, labourer. Both were only able to make their mark. 

In 1861 they were living in Peasmarsh. In 1871 they were in Peasmarsh Road, Rye and Henry was an agricultural labourer. They had eleven children,

• George Wood. Born 1853 in Friston Place
• Sarah Ann Wood. Born 1855 in Friston
• Thomas Wood. Born 1857 in Battle
• Matthew Wood. Born 1857 in Battle, presumably Thomas's twin.
• Frederick Wood. Born 1860 in Peasmarsh
• James Wood. Born 1864 in Peasmarsh
• William Wood. Born 21 September 1864 in Peasmarsh
• Harriett Wood. Born 1868 in Peasmarsh
• Herbert Wood. Born 1870 in Peasmarsh
• Charlotte Wood. Born 7 November 1873 in Peasmarsh
• John Wood. Born 21 January 1876 in Peasmarsh. Baptised 7 May 1876 in Rye.

In 1881 they were living in Brubons, Rye. Henry, aged 54, a farm labourer had been born in Herstmonceux. His wife, aged 50, in Battle. Sons Frederick, aged 21, James, aged 19, and William, aged 16 were also farm labourers. Harriet, aged 13, Herbert, aged 11, Charlotte, aged 7 and John, aged 5 were all scholars. 

In 1891 they were at St Barnabus, Rye. Henry, aged 64 was a farm servant. Only Charlotte, aged 17, a domestic servant and John, aged 15, a farm servant, remained at home.

Henry Wood of Rye died aged 65 and was buried on 20 January 1892 in Rye. 

So by 1901 Sarah had been widowed and she was living with her daughter Charlotte and her husband at 40, Royal Terrace, West Ham, Essex.

In 1911 Sarah was visiting her son Herbert and his family at Rye Foreign.

Sarah Wood died in 1914. 

Henry and Sarah's son George Wood married Mary Ann Law on 24 February 1873 in Rye. George was a 20-year-old labourer. Mary Ann Law, aged 17, was the daughter of Stephen Law, labourer. George and his sister Sarah Ann Wood (who witnessed the marriage) were only able to make their mark. 

In 1881 George and Mary Ann were living at Main Street, Rye. He was 30 years old and an agricultural labourer. Their first three children had been born. They had six children in all

• George Herbert Wood. Born 17 September 1873. Baptised 5 December 1873 at Rye. In 1901 George, a 27-year-old dock labourer (the census suggests he was already a widower) was boarding with widow Sarah Jane Fiddes and her three daughters. George married Sarah Jane Fiddes on 9 November 1902 at St Marks, Victoria Docks, Essex. They had two sons (one born in 1901) and a daughter. In 1911 they were living at 26, Robert Street, North Woolwich. George was a dock labourer. Two of Sarah's daughters remained at home and were working for the India Rubber Company making tennis balls!!  In 1921 George and Sarah were living in 14, Weldbank Lane, Chorley. Lancashire. George, aged 49 was a general labourer for Birkacre Blackworks Co Ltd. Sarah, aged 56 was on home duties. Their son, aged 15 and daughter, aged 13, remain at home but both were working. Nothing more is known. 
• Henry Stephen Wood. Born 13 May 1877. Baptised 1 July 1877 at Rye. In 1901 Henry was listed as an able seaman with his other crew members at Ipswich Docks, aged 24, he was single. Henry married Sophia Joanna. In 1911 Henry is shown as "skipper" along with other crew members so he was presumably at sea when the census was taken. Sophie was at 7, Bedford Place, Rye with their four daughters. Henry was also listed on the Royal Navy Reserve List. In 1921 Henry and Sophia were living at Gladstone Terrace, Winchelsea Road, Rye. Henry was a fisherman for A Adams and others. Sophia, aged 41 was on home duties. Two daughters and two sons are listed. In 1939 Henry and Sophia were still at 2 Gladstone Terrace, Rye and Henry was a fisherman. The only child remaining at home was their son, a general labourer.   Sophia Joanna Wood of 2 Gladstone Terrace, Rye (wife of Henry Stephen Wood) on 29 January 1950. Probate was granted to her widower, a retired fisherman. Henry Stephen Wood of 101, Winchelsea Road, Rye died on 1 September 1961 at St Helen's Hospital, Hastings. Probate was granted to Amy Clara Wood, spinster, his eldest daughter.  
• Charles William Wood. Baptised 4 July 1879. Baptised 3 August 1879. Nothing is known about Charles after 1891 when he was 12 years old and living at home.
• Frank Wood. Born 14 August 1885. Baptised 4 October 1885 at Rye. In 1911 Frank was boarding with Hephzibah Eliza Asplin and her five children including Ada Annie Asplin, aged 19, a domestic housemaid, at 4, Cowpers Row, Brixton Hill, where he was a bootmaker working on his own account. Frank originally signed the census form, but this is amended to read "for Mrs Asplin". Frank married Ada Annie Asplin on 26 December 1912 in Christchurch, Streatham. Frank was a 20 year old boot maker. Ada was 20 years old, the daughter of John William Asplin, horse keeper. Both give their address as 4, Cowpers Row. In 1921 they were living at 93, Kingswood Road, Brixton, Wandsworth. Frank was a boot and shoe maker working for G Hart, boot maker and repairer. Ada was on home duties. They had two sons. Ada A Wood died in 1967. 
• Frances Mary Julia May Wood. Born 18 December 1887. Baptised 5 February 1888 at Rye.  In 1911 Frances may have been a servant working for Frances Cornish, an 80 year old widow, living off her own means, at Kelvedon, Teignmouth Road, Cricklewood. Frances Mary Wood married Herbert Richard Page on 8 January 1921 in Rye. Herbert was a 30 year old boat builder, son of Richard Thomas Page, fisherman. Frances was 31 years old, her father George, a gardener. When the census was taken they were living at Wandsworth House, Croft Road, Hastings and Herbert was a boat builder at the Fish market, Hastings. Frances was on household duties.  In 1939 Herbert and Frances were living at 19, Bulverhythe Road, Hastings and Herbert is a bathing supervisor! Frances understates her age by two years, but I'm sure we have the right couple. Herbert Richard Page died in 1977. Frances Mary Page of 19, Bulverhythe Road died on 13 January 1982.  
• Amy May Wood. Born 27 October 1892. Baptised 24 November 1892 at Rye. Amy married Thomas Reginald Smith on 20 September 1914 at Rye Harbour.   In 1915, when Thomas enlisted they were living at 20, Cinque Ports Street, Rye. Rye was one of the original Cinque Ports - see https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMagazine/DestinationsUK/Rye-East-Sussex . In 1921 they were still at Cinque Ports Street and Thomas, aged 29 was a bread baker for Longs Bakers. Winifred was on home duties and their daughter was 11 months old. In 1939 they were living at 15, Cinque Ports Street, Rye. Thomas was a general labourer. They had one daughter who was living at home and was a domestic servant. Thomas Reginald Smith of 30 Cooper Road, Rye died on 30 October 1961. Amy May Smith died in 1979.  

In 1891 George and Mary Ann and family were living at Lower Street, Rye and George is a general labourer, as is son George. Son Henry, aged 15 is a houseboy.  In 1901 they were living at 4, Lower Street, Rye and George was a gardener. Frank, an apprentice shoemaker, Frances and Amy remained at home. Mary Ann Wood died in 1906, aged 51 years. So by 1911 George was a widower, aged 57 he was a jobbing gardener still living at 4, Lower Street with his youngest daughter Amy. Nothing more is known. 

Henry and Sarah's daughter Sarah Ann Wood married Alfred Weller on 6 April 1879 in Rye. Alfred was 22 years old, a labourer, son of William Weller, labourer. Sarah Ann Wood aged 24 was only able to make her mark.

In 1881 Alfred and Sarah Ann were living in Main Street, Rye and Alfred, 29 was a farm labourer. They had three children

• Alfred William Weller. Born 28 December 1881. Baptised 5 February 1882 in Rye. Alfred died later in 1882.
• Rosa Weller. Born 24 June 1884.  Baptised 3 August 1884 in Rye. Rosa married Frederick "Freddie" Morfey on 7 June 1902. Frederick was a 23 year old farm labourer, son of Thomas Morfey, farm labourer. Rosa was 18 years old. In 1911 they were living at Spring Hill, Rye Foreign and Frederick was a farm labourer. They had one son. "Fred" Morfey appears to have emigrated to Australia in 1912 (see below). In 1921 Rosa, aged 36 on home duties, was visiting Agnes Morfey, a 36 year old, "dressing tarpaulin" at 6, Third Row, Winchelsea Road, Rye, presumably a relative of Fred.  I can find no trace of her in 1939. Rosa Morfey died in 1945 in Hastings. "Freddie" Morfey died in Western Australia in 1948.  
• Agnes Weller. Born 8 June 1886. Baptised 2 July 1886 at Rye. Agnes married John Morfey in 1903. Both Frederick and John Morfey are believed to be the sons of Thomas Morfey and Ellen Susan Baker who married in 1877 in Rye. In 1911 the were living at The Street, Iden where John was a domestic groom and gardener. They had three children, Ivy, John and William. On 24 December 1912, Agnes and her three children left the UK on the "Ajana" destined for Freemantle, Australia. They were not travelling with her husband but with his brother Fred!!  Had John already emigrated? In 1926 John Morfey was living (alone) at Mount Magnet, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. Agnes Morfey returned to the UK and in 1939 was living at 78, Kings Avenue, Rye with her son William. She is still shown as married. John Morfey died on 29 July 1962 and was buried at Karrakatta, Nedlands City, Western Australia. All of their children appear to have returned to and remained in the UK. 

Alfred Weller died and Sarah remarried in 1891. Her second husband was Albert Ashdown. In 1891 they were living at Thoughton Green, Pleyden and Albert was an agricultural labourer. Both surviving daughters from Sarah's first marriage were living with them. In 1901 they were living at Peasmarsh Road, Rye Foreign and Albert aged 50 was an "ordinary agricultural labourer". In 1911 they were living at Spring Hill, Rye Foreign. Alfred, aged 59 was an under gardener. Sarah was 56. They had been married 20 years and had no children. By 1921 Albert had been widowed. He was a retired gardener living in Rye Workhouse, Rye Hill. Albert Ashdown of The Retreat, Rye Hill died aged 70 and was buried on 30 March 1922 in Playden. 

Henry and Sarah's son Thomas Wood had married Phillis Edmonds on 16 February 1878 at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings. Thomas was 21 years old, a labourer, son of Henry Wood, labourer. Phillis was 22 years old, the daughter of Alfred Edmonds, labourer. 

In 1881 they were living at Ferry Road, Rye and Thomas, aged 23 was a bargeman, born Rotherfield! Philadelphia was 23 years old, born Ewhurst. Was this "our" couple?. They had a 10 month old daughter Louise. It is possible that in 1891 aged 34,  Thomas Wood was employed as a dock labourer, born Neddefield, and was lodging with Henry Fruchtenicht, a fish manager born in Hanover and his family at 5, Arthur Place, North Woolwich Road. He is shown as married. His brother Matthew is also at the same address.  Philadelphia is listed at Cinque Ports Road, Rye. Aged 34, she is shown as married but her husband is not listed. They possibly had the following children

• Kate Wood. Born 1878 in East Green. 
• Louisa Wood. Born 16 June 1880 in Rye. Baptised 1 January 1882 at Rye.  Father Thomas was a labourer. In 1911 Louisa was a parlour maid working for Thomas William Withington, aged 53 living on private means and his family at 8, The Lawn, St Leonards on Sea.  
• Harriett Wood. Born 1883 in Rye.
• Thomas Wood. Born 1885 in Rye. 
• Lilly Wood. Born 1886 in Rye
• Rosa Wood. Born 1889 in Rye
• Edwin Edward Wood. Born 16 January 1891 in Rye, Baptised 16 February 1891 in Rye. Edwin married Violet Rose English in July 1909 in Woolwich. In 1911 they were living at 26, Cranbrook Road, Silvertown, West Ham. Edwin, aged 20 was a coopers labourer. Violet was 22 years old, Their eldest daughter had been born. In 1921 Edwin and Violet were living at 21 Hardwicke Road, Hastings. Edwin, aged 30 was an unemployed engine stoker, Violet, aged 32 was on home duties, They had four children and four others, including a family of three, were boarding with them. In 1939 they were living at 38, St John's Road, Hastings, Edwin was doing public works and Violet was on unpaid domestic duties. Violet Wood died in 1963 in Tonbridge, Kent. Edwin Edward Wood of 27, Sheridan Road, Manor Park, London died on 16 January 1973 in Redbridge, Surrey.   
• Violet Hannah Wood. Born 28 April 1898 in West Ham, Essex. Baptised 15 June 1898 at Victoria Docks, St Mark, Essex. Violet married Luke Carman on 9 August 1919 in West Ham. In 1921 they were living at 31, Gray Street, Silvertown, West Ham where Luke, aged 27, was a carpenter labourer for Piper Greenwick Barge Builder. Violet, aged 23 was on home duties. Their son was 3 months old. In 1939 Luke and Violet were living at 53, Gray Street. West Ham. Luke was a wharf labourer and Violet was on unpaid domestic duties. They had four children. Luke Carman died in 1953 in Essex. Violet died in 1956 in Essex.  

In 1901 Thomas and Philadelphia were living at 43, Andrews Street, West Ham. Thomas was a 44 year old docker, Philadelphia was 43 years old. Lily was 14 years old, Rosa 12 years old, Edwin, aged 10 years old and Violet, aged 3 years old.  By 1911 Philadelphia was a 52 year old widow. She had been married 23 years and had ten children of which six survived. Daughter Violet remained at home and there were two lodgers. I can find no trace of her in 1921. Philadelphia Wood died in 1933 in West Ham, London. 

Henry and Sarah's son Matthew Wood married Jane Law on 14 April 1878 at St Andrew's, Hastings. Matthew was 21 years old, a labourer. Jane was 21 years old, the daughter of Stephen Law, labourer. 

 In 1881 Matthew and Jane were living at Brabons next to his parents. Matthew was a farm labourer. They had a son 

• Harry Wood. Born 15 April 1880 in Iden. Baptised 4 July 1880 at Rye. In 1891 Harry was living with Jane's parents at Iden. He married Rosabel Mason in 1902. In 1911 they were living at 50, Eltringham Street, Wandsworth and Harry was a general labourer. They had four children of which one had died. A further son was born in 1914. Harry Wood of the 709th Labour Corp. was killed in action on 15 February 1918. His effects were left to his widow Rosabel.  In 1921 Rosabel, a 39 year old widow, was a caretaker. Three children remained at home.  Rosabel Wood of 60, Denmark Road, South Norwood, widow, died on 31 May 1938 at 76, Eldridge Road, Thornton Heath. Probate was granted to Harry Wood, male nurse and Lily Wood (wife of Louie Henry Wood). 

Jane died aged 25 and was buried on 22 February 1883, in Iden. Matthew remarried in 1887. His second wife was Ellen Upton. It is possible that, despite not having been married long, in 1891 Matthew, born Neddefield, was a dock labourer lodging with Henry Fruchtenicht at 5, Arthur Place, North Woolwich Road, along with his brother Thomas (see above). Matthew and Ellen had three surviving children, 

• William Ernest Wood. Born 18 March 1889. Baptised 5 May 1889 in Rye. William married Elsie Maggie Fincham in 1910 in West Ham. In 1921 they were living in 12, Hill Street, West Ham. W E Wood, aged 32 was a dock labourer for New Deland Shipping Company.  "E Maggie", aged 29 was a housewife. Their three eldest children had been born. They had five children in all. William died in 1933 in Tilbury, Essex. In 1939 Elsie was living at 7 Central Avenue, Thurrock with Thomas McCluskey, an acetylene welder and sheet metal worker. They married in 1940, Elsie McCluskey died in 1969. Thomas McCluskey died in 1971. 
• George Wood. Born 11 February 1891. Baptised 18 May 1891 in Rye. George married Ellen Louisa Isabella Stubbs on 3 August 1913 at St Luke's, Victoria Docks. In 1921 they were living at 171 Beckton Road, West Ham. George, aged 30 was a general labourer for Hinley Cable Works, "E Louisa", aged 29 was on home duties, They had a one year old daughter. Ellen's mother, a 68 year old widow was boarding with them. George died in 1930 in West Ham. Ellen remarried and died in 1982 in Luton, 
• Nellie Wood. Born 1894. In 1911 Nellie may have been a servant working for Robert Lawrence Stables, aged 35, a sub department manager for a rubber works and his family at 48, Saville Road, Silvertown, Essex. 

A daughter Alice Mary Wood had been baptised on 2 March 1900 at Victoria Docks, the Ascension, Essex. She died later in 1900.  In 1911 Matthew and Ellen were living at 28, Leyes House, Custom House Road, where Matthew, now 52 was still a dock labourer. They had been married 24 years and had five children two of whom had died. Matthew Wood died that same year.  Ellen Wood died in 1914 in West Ham. 

Henry and Sarah's son Frederick Wood married Harriett Ellen Wood on 25 December 1883 in Rye. Harriett was baptised 10 June 1866, in Hailsham, the daughter Isaac Wood and Ellen Louise Everdon. Henry was Isaac's brother (see above) so this was a marriage of first cousins. Their lives are detailed above.  

Henry and Sarah's son James Wood married Jemima Jane Baker on 29 July 1884 in Rye. James, aged 22 years old, was a farm labourer. Jemima Jane Baker aged 18 was the daughter of William Baker, fisherman. James and Jemima were only able to make their mark. 

In 1891 they were living at Rye Foreign, and their first four children had been born. In 1901 they were at Cadborough Road, Rye and James was a farm labourer. They had ten children, in all, 

• Frederick Wood. Born 25 September 1884 in Rye. Baptised 2 November 1884. Frederick died in 1893, aged 8 years old. He was buried on 26 January 1893 at Rye.
• Elizabeth Wood. Born 18 August 1886 in Rye. Baptised 3 October 1886 at Rye. Died 1892, aged 5 years old. 
• Katie Wood. Born 13 January 1889 in Rye. Baptised 3 March 1889 in Rye. Katie appears to have had two children born out of wedlock, a daughter born in 1909 and another in 1912. She married Arthur Scarlyn Wilkins on 6 April 1914 in Rye. In 1921 they were living at 2, Hillside Cottages, Hastings and Arthur, aged 33 was a general labourer for Hastings Corporation. Kate was 32 years old. The eldest five of their eight children had been born. In 1939 they were living at Paines Bungalow, Romney Marsh. Arthur was a farm labourer, three children remained at home. Arthur S Wilkins died in 1958 in Hastings. Katie Wilkins died in 1963 in Bridge, Kent.
• James William Ernest Wood. Born 25 February 1891 in Rye. Baptised 3 May 1891. In 1911 James, a 20 year old labourer, is still living with his parents. James married Alice Catherine Ballard in 1914 in Rye. In 1921 they were living at 17, Livingstone Street, East Ham. James, aged 30 was a labourer for a gas, coke and light company, but out of work. Alice was 25 years old. I can find no trace of them in 1939. James may have died in 1948 in Chelmsford? Alice Katherine Wood died in 1969 in Hastings. 
• Albert Henry Wood. Born 22 February 1894 in Rye. Baptised 1 April 1894 in Rye. In 1911 Albert was still living with his parents and was a farm labourer. Albert married Jessie E. In 1921 they were living at 27, Waldegrave Street, Hastings, Albert aged 28 was a police constable for Hastings Constabulary. Jessie, aged 23, born Hackney was on home duties. It is possible that Albert Henry Wood of of 16, Stanmer Drive, Eastbourne died on 6 September 1983. 
• Sarah Jane Wood. Born 13 September 1896 in Rye. Sarah Wood married Albert Horace Huggett on 2 December 1922 in Rye. They were both of full age. Albert was a farm labourer, son of Albert Huggett, shepherd. Albert was born on 16 November 1900, the son of Albert Alfred Huggett and Sarah Annie Dray who married in 1891. One of his brothers married Sarah's sister, Mabel (see below) and another married her sister Ida (also see below). In 1939 they were living at Midley Cottages, Romney Marsh  and Albert was a shepherd. Their daughter was still living with them. Albert Horace Huggett died in 1963. Sarah Jane Huggett died in 1969 in Hastings.
• Mabel Edith Wood. Born 11 July 1898 in Rye. Mabel married Thomas John Huggett on 3 January 1925 in Rye.  Thomas was a 26 year old farm labourer, son of Albert Alfred Huggett, shepherd. Thomas was the brother of Albert Alfred Huggett who married Mabel's sister Sarah (see above) and also of John William Huggett who married Mabel's sister Ida (see below). Edith was 25 years old, daughter of James Wood, Corporation Servant. In 1939 they were living at Puttock Cottage, Romney Marshes, Kent where Thomas was a shepherd. Thomas J Huggett died in 1955. Mabel E Huggett died in 1961 in Folkestone. 
• Richard John Wood. Born 2 May 1902. Baptised 1 June 1902 at Richard married Hilda Alice Peeps on 7 August 1930 at Romney Registry Office. They had one daughter. Hilda Alice Peeps died in 1931 in Eltham, aged just 24 years old.  Richard remarried. His second wife was Grace Elizabeth Weal Hickmott. They had one son born in 1932. In 1939 they were living at Court Lodge, Battle and Richard was a farm carter, However I have been unable to trace their marriage until 1949 in Battle!!! Richard John Wood of 47, Tally Ho Road, Stubbs Cross, Ashford, Kent died on 4 October 1978. Grace remarried and died in 1994 in Eastbourne. 
• Ida Lily Wood. Born 14 July 1904. Baptised 28 August 1904 in Rye. Ida Lily married John William Huggett in 24 December 1927 in Rye. John was a 21 year old platelayer, son of Albert Alfred Huggett, shepherd. Ida was 23 years old. John William Huggett was the son of Albert Alfred Huggett and Sarah Annie Dray. Two of their sons had already married Ida's sisters (see above). In 1939 John and Ida were living at 1, Beckett Cottage, Romney Marsh where John was a farm labourer. They had three children.  John William Huggett died on 28 September 1962 in Ashford, Kent. Ida Lily Huggett died in 1992, aged 88 years. 
• Clara Frances Wood. Born 7 October 1906 in Rye. Baptised on 25 November 1906 at Rye. Clara married Harold Albert Charles Clark on 24 December 1928 in Rye. Harold was a 21 year old agricultural labourer, son of John Clark, shepherd. In 1939 they were living at 1, Council Houses,  Brookland, Romney Marsh and Harold was a general labourer. Harold died in 1980 in Shepway, Kent. Clara died on 29 December 1989 and was buried at Rye Cometary.  

In 1911 James and Jemima were at 3 Weston Place, Winchelsea Road, Rye. James was a farm labourer. They had been married 27 years, had ten children of whom two had died. All their remaining children except Katie were at home. Also at the address was granddaughter Ethel Beatrice Wood, aged 1 who was believed to be one of Katie's daughter. In 1921 James and "Jane" were living at Watson Place, Rye, James aged 58 was a road sweeper for Rye Corporation.  Jane, aged 56 was on home duties, Mabel was 20 years old and a laundry worker for Rye Laundry Corporation. Ida was 16 years old and Clara was 14 years old, both were general servants. Two grandchildren Ethel Wood, aged 12 and Henry Wood, aged 5 were living with them. James Wood of 3, Western Place, Rye died aged 67 and was buried on 7 January 1929 in Rye. Jemima Jane Wood died aged 64 and was buried on 21 January 1931 in Rye. 

Henry and Sarah's son William Wood married Louisa Jane Ball in 1890 in Hastings, following banns. In 1891 they were living at "St Barbands" and William was a farm servant. In 1901 they were living at Stuppington Cottages, St Mary, Canterbury and William was a  agricultural labourer. They had four children, in all

• William Frederick Henry Wood. Born 4 July 1893. Baptised 6 August 1893 in Rye. William enlisted in the Army Service Corp in 1914. He married Charlotte Elizabeth Jordan in 1918 in Faversham, Kent. In 1921 William and charlotte were lodging with James Chittenden, farm labourer and his wife at Golden Pond Cottages, Bapfield, Kent. William was a 2panman" working for A L Mercer, farmer, as was James Chittenden. Charlotte, like  her husband, aged 27 was on home duties. In 1939 they were living at Ashgore Cottages, Rodmersham, where William was a general farm labourer.  William Frederick Wood died in 1958 at 11 Spicers Homes, Bell Road, Sittingbourne, Kent.  Charlotte Elizabeth Wood died in 1977. 
• Ivy Marian Wood. Born 1897 in Canterbury.  It's possible that Ivy never married and died in 1959 in Bridge, Kent. 
  
• Percy John Wood. Born 1898 in Canterbury. It is possible that Percy died on 13 March 1972 in Bexley Heath. 
• Helena Louise Wood. Born 15 August 1906 in South Preston. Helena married Frederick James Feast in 1927 in Milton, Kent. They had two sons. In 1939 they were living at 129, London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent and Frederik was a paper making labourer. Helena's parents were living with them. Frederick died in 1991 in Worthing. Helena died in 1995 in Worthing. 

In 1911 William and Louisa were at 2, Copton Cottages, Ashford Road, Preston and William, was an agricultural labourer. All their children remained at home. In 1921 they were living at Church Street, Rodmersham, Kent. William, aged 56, was a farm labourer for A L Mercer, farmer. Louisa, aged 51 was on home duties. Son Percy, aged 22 was a boot maker working on his own account and Helena was 14 years old a scholar "whole time". In 1939 William and Louisa were living at 129, London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent with their daughter Helena, on unpaid domestic duties, and William was "retired". William Wood died later in 1939, aged 75 years. 

Henry and Sarah's daughter Harriett Wood married William Thomas Relf on 25 April 1885 in Iden. William was a 22 year old labourer, son of Thomas Avery Relf. Harriett was just 18 years old. 

In 1891 William and Harriett were living at Capelings Cottages, Brenzett, Kent and William was a "grocers caronfare". In 1901, Harriett, aged 33 is shown as married, but William is not listed and she is living with her children at Cottage, Snansgate, Romney Marsh. There were four children: 

• Thomas Avery Relf. Born 20 September 1885 in Rye Foreign. Baptised 1 November 1885 in Rye. Thomas married Alice Payton on 16 April 1911 at Victoria Docks. In 1921 they were living at 9, Young Street, Custom House, West Ham. Thomas, aged 35, was a plumber for C Living & Son, estate agents. Alice, aged 30 was on home duties. They had two daughters. I can find not trace of them in the 1939 register at the present time. Thomas Avery Relf died in 1971 in Redbridge and was buried on 17 March 1971 at Newham. 
• Lucy Relf. Born 10 September 1888 in Rye Foreign. Baptised 7 October 1888 in Rye. Lucy married Charles W Brett on 1 June 1914 at St Lukes, London Docks. In 1921 they were living at 256, Corporation Cottage, Holbrooks, Coventry. Charles, aged 31 was a Rise Grinder for Singer & Co, Motor manufacturer. Lucy was on home duties. They had three children. In 1939 they were living at 8, Freemans Street, Coventry, Charles was a polisher and grinder. Charles W Brettell died in 1964 in Coventry. Lucy Brettell died in 1974 in Coventry. 
• Mabel Relf. Born 27 August 1891 in Brenzett, Kent. Baptised 29 November 1891 in Brenzett. Mabel married Percy Thackray on 17 May 1914 at St Lukes, Victoria Docks, West Ham. In 1921 they were living at 101, Freemasons Road, Custom House, West Ham. Percy, aged 36 was a grocer. Mabel, aged 29 was on home duties. Their son was 6 years old. In 1939 they were living in 101, Freemasons Street, West Ham and Percy was a shopkeeper (grocery and provisions). HIs son was assisting in the business.  Percy Thackrey of 101/103 Freemasons Road, London, E16 died on 2 October 1970.  Mabel Thackray of 4, Eton Close, West Meads, Bogner Regis died on 22 February 1979 and was buried on 28 February 1979 at Newham, Kent. Her son had predeceased her. 
• William Charles Relf. Born 1896 in Snargate, Kent. William married Mary Robinson on 25 December 1921 in St Bartholomew's, West Ham, Essex. William Charles Relf of 118 Ferney Road, East Barnet, Herts died on 15 July 1952. Probate was granted to Mary Relf, widow and Joan Margaret Relf, spinster.   

In 1911 William and Harriett were living at 55, Winton Road, Custom House Road, London and William was a dock labourer. In 1921 they are still living at f55, Winton Road, William, aged 58 is a stevedore for Lambert & Holt Shipping Agents.  Harriett, aged 54 was on home duties. Son William, aged 25 was telephone inspector apprentice. Albert Charles Stone, aged 25 a general engineering fitter for India Rubber Gutta Percha Telegraph Works was boarding with them. Harriett Relf died aged 60 years old in 1927 in West Ham. 

Henry and Sarah's son Herbert Wood married Mary Frances Noakes on 29 March 1891 in Rye. Herbert, aged 21 was a labourer, son of Henry Wood, labourer. Mary was 24 years old, the daughter of Edward Spencer Noakes, labourer. 

 In 1901 they were living at 34, Church Square Rye where Herbert a general labourer. In 1911 they were living at Rye Foreign. Herbert's mother Sarah was staying with them. The census shows that they had  seven children of whom two had died. I am aware of five children:

• Bertha Wood. Born 29 January 1892. Baptised 3 April 1892 in Rye. Bertha married George Henry Booth on 12 April 1913 in Rye. George was a 20 year old mariner, son of William Booth, deceased, labourer. Bertha was 21 years old. In 1921 they were living at 9, Wellington Place, Rye. George, aged 30 was fishing at Rye Harbour. Bertha, aged 29 was on home duties. Three of their nine children are listed. George Henry Booth died aged 45 and was buried on 1 August 1938 in Rye. So by 1939 Bertha had been widowed and was they were living at  103, Military Road, Rye with five of her children. Bertha Booth died in 1975 in Battle. 
• Harry Edward Wood. Born 24 July 1894 in Rye. Baptised 2 September 1894 in Rye. In 1911 Harry, aged 16,  was a "boys 1st class (military)" aboard HM Berwick.  Harry enlisted on 24 July 1912 (see below). He married in 1915. His wife was Nellie Katherine Gates in 1915 in Portsmouth. In 1921 Harry was a 26 year old able seaman in the navy. He was shown as married. His naval record shows postings through to 23 July 1924.  Nellie was visiting at 13, Waddesdon Road, Dovercourt, Essex with her one year old daughter. The head of the household is not listed, but is shown as Mr Wood!! In 1939 Harry and Nellie were living at 38, Cornfield Terrace and Henry was a postman. They had two daughters. Harry Edward Wood of 38, Cornfield Terrace died aged 59 years on 22 November 1953 at St Leonard's Hospital. He was buried on 26 November 1953 in Hollington. Probate was granted to his wife Nellie.  Nellie Kate Gates may have died on 25 April 1984 in Bedford.  

• Olive Eva Wood. Born 19 December 1899 in Rye. Baptised 4 March 1900 in Rye. Olive married William Harold Breeds in 1919. In 1921 they were living at 9, Adelade Terrace, Rye, William, aged 20 was a house carpenter and joiner, for Breeds and Sons builders, Olive, aged 21 was at home. They had a one year old daughter. Olive Eva Breeds of Tanyard Cottages, Winchelsea died aged just 36 years old at Buchanan Hospital, St Leonards on Sea. She was buried on 2 November 1935 in Winchelsea. William remarried on 7 March 1936 in Winchelsea. He was a 35 year builder, son of William Edward Breeds, joiner. his second wife was Millicent Eva Wright, aged 35, daughter of Frank Wright, actor, deceased. In 1939 William was at 5 Strand Terrace, Battle. William was a joiner and builders merchant. Millicent was on unpaid domestic duties. William Harold Breeds of 42, Lower Green Street, Esher died on 19 August 1968. Millicent Eva Breeds of 42, Lower Green  Street, Esher died on 3 December 1972. 
• Doris Sarah Wood. Born 30 March 1902 in Rye. Baptised 1 June 1902 in Rye. Doris married Edward S Buckley on 15 April 1933 in Rye. Edward, aged 46 was a sewage employee, son of Edward Buckley (deceased), platelayer. n 1939 they were living at Belton, Winchelsea Road, Rye where Edward was a general labourer (catchment board) and Doris was a laundry hand (washer & ironer).  Edward Buckley died in 1948. Doris Sarah Buckley died in 1958 in Hastings, aged 56 years. 
• Herbert Edwin Wood. Born 7 February 1904 in Rye. Baptised 27 March 1904 in Rye. Herbert married Mary Ashendon on 30 September 1930 in Rye. Herbert was  26 year old "level" worker. Mary was also 26 years old, the daughter of Harry Ashendon, railway worker. They had three sons. In 1939 they were living at 49, Kings Avenue, Rye where Herbert was an excavator driver. Herbert died in 1974 in Battle. Mary died in 1974 in Hastings!! 

In 1921 Herbert and "Frances Mary" Wood were living at Colbrahamsole, Sheldwich, Kent. Herbert was a 51 year old farm labourer. Frances, aged 54 was on home duties. Their daughter Doris was a 19 year old domestic.  Their son Herbert, aged 17 was a bakers assistant for Ernest Lee, baker. Herbert Wood (senior) died in 1937. Mary Frances Wood of 2, Landgate Square, Rye died on 26 February 1938 at Cottage Hospital, Rye. Administration was granted to Doris Sarah Buckley (wife of Edward Buckley).. 

Henry and Sarah's daughter Charlotte Wood married Daniel James Gibbs on 25 December 1893 in Rye. Daniel was a 23-year-old fisherman, son of John Gibbs, fisherman.  Charlotte was 20, the daughter of Henry Wood, labourer. 

In 1901 they were living at 40, Royal Terrace, West Ham. and Daniel was a stevedore at Albert Docks. Charlotte's mother Sarah was living with them. They had six children: 

• Mark James Gibbs. Born 23 November 1895 in Rye. Mark married Florence Maud Grimmett on 25 December 1917 in the Ascension, Victoria Dock. In 1921 Mark and Florence were living at 48, Leyes Road, West Ham. Mark was a 25 year old commercial clerk for D R G P & Telegraph Works. Florence was 25 years old and on home duties. Their eldest daughter was 3 months old. In 1939 they were living at 45, Gresham Road, West Ham and Mark was a postman. They had one son still at home. Mark James Gibbs of 67, Stortford Road, Hoddesdon, Herts died on 26 February 1944 at Haywards Heath Hospital, Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire. Florence remarried. 
• Richard James Gibbs.  Born 1898 in Rye. Richard died in 1901, aged 3 in West Ham.
• Annie Elizabeth Gibbs. Born 25 January 1900 in Rye. Baptised 1 April 1900 in Rye. Annie married William Charles Payne in 1920 at The Ascension, Victoria Docks, Essex. In 1921 they were living with Annie's parents at 30, Leyes Road, West Ham. William, aged 21 was a rubber worker for L R G P & Telegraph works, Annie, aged 21 was on home duties.  William Charles Payne of 9, Carvoran Way, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent died on 30 June 1977. 
• Alec Sydney Gibbs. Born 1903 in Custom House, Essex. Baptised 24 May 1903 at Victoria Docks, The Ascension, Essex. Alec Sidney Gibbs died aged 24 and was buried on 8 April 1927 at Newnham.  
• Gordon Henry Gibbs. Born 24 March 1906 in Custom House, Essex. Gordon married Christina Eva Wood in 1935 in West Ham. In 1936 they were both living at 38, Fernwood Crescent, Finchley Park. In 1939 Gordon is listed at 94b Russell Lane, East Barnet, Herts and he was a telephone app inspector. It's not clear where Christina would have been! They emigrated to New Zealand. In 1972 they were at 39, Donnelly Drive, Petone and Gordon is described as retired!. In 1978 they were living at 37, Fairfield Avenue, Lower Hutt, Pencarrow and Gordon was a taxi proprietor. Gordon died on 11 November 1980 at Lower Hutt, Wellington. Christina Gibbs died on 5 July 1993. 
• Thomas William Patrick Gibbs. Born 11 April 1909 at Victoria Docks, The Ascension, Essex. Thomas married Ethwy Mary Tippett in 1931 in West Ham. In 1939 they were living at 329, Victoria Dock Road, West Ham and Thomas was a tyre tube moulder. Ethwy Mary Gibbs died in 1970. Thomas William P Gibbs died in 1981 in Newham. 

In 1911 Daniel and Charlotte were living at Custom House, E30 Keyes Road, London. Daniel was a dock labourer. In 1921 they were at 30, Leyes Road, West Ham. Daniel was a 50 year old dock labourer for Gray Dawes at Royal Albert Docks. Charlotte, aged 47 was on home duties. Son Alec, aged 18 was engineer and son Gordon aged 15 was a messenger, both for L R G P & Telegraph works. Son Gordon was 12 years old and a whole time scholar. Daughter Annie, aged 21 was married and on home duties. Her husband William C Payne, aged 21 was a rubber worker for L R G P & Telegraph works.  In 1939 they were still living at 30, Leyes Road, West Ham and he was still a dock labourer. None of their children remained at home. Charlotte Gibbs died in 1941 in Edmonton. Daniel Gibbs died aged 82 in West Ham and was buried on 28 August 1953 in Newham.  

Finally Henry and Sarah's son John Wood married Rosa Ann Ball in 1895. In 1901 they were living at 3, Elham Cottages, Canterbury. John was a general agricultural labourer. They had one daughter 

• Rosalie Mary Wood. Born 28 November 1897 in Blean. In 1921 Rosalie, aged 23 was an under nurse working for Lewis Harry Finn, 49 year old auctioneer farmer and his family at Westwood Court, Faversham. Rosalie married John Pay on 8 January 1922 in Throwley. In 1939 they were living at Mill Cottage, Swale and John was a horseman on a farm. John died on 4 July 1981 in Swale. In 2005 Rosalie was living at Cooksditch House, East Street, Faversham. She died on 8 March 2005.  

In 1911 John, Rosa and Rosalie were living at Bells Forestat Farm, Throwley and John was a farm bailiff. In 1921 they were living at Colbrahamcole, Sheldwich, Kent. John was a 45 year old farm manager for Carlos Gordon Neuve, farmer.  In 1939 they were at "Denfield", Swale and John was a "stack thatcher". Nothing more is known about them. 

Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett

Richard Wood had been baptised on 29 November 1818 at Herstmonceux, the son of Thomas Wood and Benedicta Rummery. 

In 1841 Richard was living with his widowed mother Benedicta and brothers Henry and Isaac at Bodle Street Green. He was an agricultural labourer. He is shown as 20 (aged were rounded) but would have been closer to 23 years old. 

Richard married Elizabeth Honeysett on 9 April 1843 at Herstmonceux. Richard was a 25-year-old labourer, son of Thomas Wood, labourer. He was only able to make his mark. Elizabeth was 20 years old, the daughter of David Honeysett, labourer. She and her father both signed the register. The other witness was Hannah Honeysett who was only able to make her mark. 

Elizabeth Honeysett was the daughter of David Honeysett (1792 to 1859) and Elizabeth Cornford (1796 to 1858). They had married on 20 April 1816 at Warbleton. Their daughter Elizabeth was born on 31 December 1823 and was baptised on 1 February 1824. Her  ancestry is set out in the excellent website https://www.hunnisett.org.uk/tree/david1792.php. Working backwards:  

• David Hunnisett was baptised on 22 January 1792 at Heathfield Independent chapel. He was the son of  David Honeysett (circa 1762 to 1845) and Mary Matthews who married on 26 September 1783 in Herstmonceux. 
• David Honeysett was probably born around 1762, the son of John Honeysett (1731 to 1801) and Mary Harmer who had married on 21  April 1755 in Herstmonceux. 
• John Honeysett was baptised on 30 November 1731, the son of David Honeysett (1705 to 1776) and Ann Hassell who married on 18 July 1729 in Warbleton. 
• David Honeysett (my 6th great grandfather) was baptised on 10 June 1705 in Hailsham but was bought up in Warbleton, the son of David Honnisett (1675 to 1749) and Elizabeth Rhodes who married on 28 April 1702 in Westham. David and Elizabeth had 7 children in all and their son Thomas Honeysett (baptised 7 September 1718) was also my 6th great grandfather, but through the Veness line!! (see Volume IV. Appendix C).    

• David Honnisett was baptised on 28 March 1675 in Wartling, the son of Adrian Henesett (1633 to 1682) and Susanna Hollands (1639 to 1702) who married on 25 January 1665 in Hailsham. 
• Adrian Henesett  was born in Ninfield and baptised on 20 October 1633, the son of Thomas Henesett  (circa 1600 to 1639) and Tamasin Blackman, who married in Ninfield on 2 November 1618. 
• Thomas Henesett was the son of Clement Handsete (1575 to 1616) and Ann Hunt who married on 10 February 1593 at Westfield. 
• Clement Handeste was baptised on 14 February 1575 in Mountfield, the son of Peter Honisett and Clemence Tole who married on 28 August 1569 at Fletching. 

Back to Richard and Elizabeth Wood, in 1851 they were living at Bodle Street, where Richard was an agricultural labourer. In 1861 they were living at "The Ale House", Herstmonceux and Richard remains an agricultural labourer. They were still at Bodle Street in 1871, 

Richard and Elizabeth had eleven children

• Charlotte Wood. Baptised 7 April 1844 at Warbleton
• Harriett Wood. Born 10 January 1846. Baptised 15 March 1846 at Warbleton 
• Thomas Wood. Baptised 2 April 1848 at Herstmonceux. Buried 14 November 1867 aged 19.  
• Elizabeth Margaret Wood. Baptised 21 April 1850 at Herstmonceux. 
  
• Levi James Wood. Baptised 18 July 1852 at Herstmonceux.  
  
• William Wood. Baptised 19 March 1854 at Herstmonceux.  
  
• Mary Jane Wood. Baptised 13 April 1856 at Bodle St Green. Buried 28 April 1883 aged 27, 
  
• Albert Henry Wood. Baptised 8 August 1858 at Bodle St Green,
  
• Lucy Ann Wood. Baptised 9 December 1860 at Bodle St Green, 
  
• Eliza Wood. Baptised 29 March 1863 at Bodle Street Green. 
  
• Caroline Wood. Baptised 6 August 1865 at St John's Church, Bodle Street Green
  

Richard Wood died on 2 September 1876 at Bodle Street Green. 

It is not clear where Elizabeth was in 1881 (although she may have been living with her daughter Harriett) or 1891.

In 1901 Elizabeth Wood, aged 77 was living with her daughter Caroline and her husband John Henry Barton at Warbleton. 

In 1911 she was living at 27 Morris Road, Cliffe, Lewes. She was 89 years old and "living on private means". Living with her was Agnes Parks, aged 47, a single woman, described as a "companion". 

Our line continues through their youngest daughter Caroline Wood, but first the following is known about their other surviving children, Caroline's brothers and sisters:

• Charlotte Bourner nee Wood

Charlotte Wood was baptised on 7 April 1844 at Warbleton, the daughter of Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett.

In 1861 Charlotte was a 17-year-old house servant, living and working for William Tayden, a farmer of 55 acres employing 1 labourer, at Red Pall Road, Warbleton. 

Charlotte married Peter Bourner on 4 May 1863 at St John's Chapelry, Bodle Street Green. Peter was a 20-year-old labourer, son of William Bourner, farmer.  Both give their address as Red Pale Farm, Dallington. 

Peter Bourner was baptised on 12 March 1843 in Dallington, the son of William Bourner (1822 to 1899) and Elizabeth Tedman (1815 to 1908). William Bourner was baptised on 19 May 1822 at Crowhurst, the son of Peter Bourner (1793 to 1859) and Jane Benedicta Holland (1795 to 1841) and the brother of Peter Bourner (1817 to 1888) who married Jane Barton on 16 May 1840 (Appendix G) and James Bourner (1835 to 1893) who married Marah Wood (see above).   

In 1871 Charlotte and Peter were living at Redpale, Dallington where 28-year-old Peter was a farm servant/carter. They were still there in 1881. Peter and Charlotte had five daughters

• Kate Bourner. Baptised 30 August 1863 at Bodle Street Green.
  
• Jane Augusta Bourner. Baptised 29 April 1866 at Bodle Street Green.
  
• Rose Bourner. Baptised 21 February 1869 at Bodle Street Green. 
  
• Rhoda Bourner. Born 1871 at Dallington
  
• Adah Bourner. Born 1877 in Dallington. 
  

In 1891 they were still at Red Pale and are shown as occupying three rooms. None of their children are listed with them, but also at a separate address at Red Pale are: 

• William Bourner, aged 69, farmer
  
• Eliza Bourner, aged 74, wife
  
• Adah Bourner, aged 14, granddaughter
  

In 1901, they are living at Red Pale House, Dallington and Peter, aged 53 is now a farmer on his own account. His widowed mother, Eliza, aged 84 is living with them, but "on her own means". Their granddaughter Annie Bourner, aged 11 is also living with them. 

In 1911 they are at Pear Tree Cottage, Bodle Street and 68-year-old Peter is a farm labourer. 

Charlotte Bourner died in 1920. 

In 1921 Peter Bourner, a 78 year old retired farm labourer was living at Jubilee House, Magnum Down, Hailsham. His daughter Adah Bourner was living with them.  Aged 44, she was a drapers assistant for R Weekes, Tunbridge Wells. Rhoda Eade, a 73 year old housekeeper was living with them.  

Peter Bourner of Pear Tree Cottage, Bodle Street, died 1 August 1927 at Sussex Cottages, Magnum Down. Probate was granted to William Mepham, retired farmer and Adah Bourner, spinster. 

In 1881 Peter and Charlotte's daughter Kate Bourner was 17-year-old domestic servant, living and working for Edward Read, a 74-year-old farmer of 74 acres employing two labourers and one boy. Kate married William Mepham on 1 January 1885 in Dallington.  William was a 21-year-old labourer from the parish of St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green, son of James Mepham, labourer. Kate was also 21 years old. The witnesses were Peter Bourner and Jane Augusta Bourner, Kate's sister. 

William Mepham had been born on 19 January 1863, the son of James Mepham (1835 to 1919) and Lucy Daw (1835 to 1918) who had married on 11 July 1857 in Hailsham. James and Lucy are pictured below

James was the son of George Mepham (1797 to 24 February 1880) and Elizabeth Morris (1803 to 1885) who married on 20 April 1822 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash. He was the brother of George Mepham (1824 to 1896) who had married Sophia Wood (1824 to 1882), the daughter of Samuel Wood (1796 to 1875) and Sarah Fox (1799 to 1872) (see above). So George Mepham (1824 to 1896) was William's uncle and his wife Sophia was Kate Bourner's first cousin twice removed! Back to William and Kate Mepham, who in 1891 were living at 2 Gloucester Cottages, Hailsham and 28-year-old William was a farm labourer. In 1901 they were at Springham, Hellingley and William was a farm bailiff. They had five children:

• Benjamin Mepham. Born 11 June 1886 in Warbleton. in 1911 Benjamin may have been boarding with Mark Henry Funnell and his wife at Ninfield. Aged 24, single, he was a chauffeur. Benjamin married Daisy Pook in 1916 in Rye. In 1921 Benjamin and Daisy were living at 40, Barrack Hill, Newport. Benjamin was a 35 year old motor mechanic for Lovells Motor Company and Sweet Company. Daisy, aged 25 was on home duties. In 1939 they were living at Ninfield Garage, Bexhill Road, Ninfield and Benjamin was a garage proprietor. "Ben" Mepham is listed in 1960 telephone directory at Chestnuts, Ninfield Road, as "car hire". Benjamin and Daisy both died the same year, 1968. Daisy Mepham of 45 Chantry Avenue, Bexhill on Sea died on 4 April 1968. 1968 in Hastings. 
• George Mepham. Born 24 November 1888 in Warbleton. George married Mary Maud Martin in 1912. In 1921 they were living at Fareham Farm, Herstmonceux. George, aged 32 was a dairy farmer working on their own account. Mary, aged 34 was his assistant. Their eldest two children had been born.  They had five children, one of which died in infancy. In 1939 they were still living at Fareham Farm, Herstmonceux where George was a cowman. Mary died on 26 September 1954 at Hailsham. George Mepham of Fareham Cottage, Herstmonceux died on 6 February 1961 at Royal East Sussex Hospital. Probate was granted to William Mepham and George Mepham gardeners. 
• Jane Mepham. Born 1 February 1891 in Hailsham. Jane married Frank Radbourne on 1 January 1917 in Hailsham. In 1921 Frank and Jane were living at Foulmile, Cowbeech. Frank, aged 33 was a Sussex Trug manufacturer. Jane, aged 30 was on household duties. Their 3 year old daughter was listed. In 1939,  they were living at 1, Sussex Cottages, Hailsham and Frank's occupation is described as "70% disability pension" and trug basket maker. Frank Radbourne died on 19 September 1941 in Eastbourne. Jane Radbourne of Marshview Nurseries, Magnum Down died on 22 April 1980. 
• Herbert Mepham. Born 17 October 1893 in Hailsham. Herbert married Gertrude Ann Guy in 1919 in Tonbridge.  In 1921 Herbert was still living with his parents at Moities Farm. He was a 27 year old farm worker assisting his father.  In 1939 they were still living at Moities Farm, Foul Mile, Hailsham (along with brother Joseph) and Herbert was a dairy farmer. Herbert Mepham of Cowley Cottage, Cowbeech died on 3 April 1980.  Gertrude Ann Mepham died on 8 April 1986 in Mitcham, Surrey.  
• Joseph Mepham. Born 30 January 1897 in Hailsham. Joseph married Edith Bradford on 22 May 1918 in Herstmonceux. Joseph was a 21 year old farmer. Edith was 19 years old, the daughter of Spencer Bradford, an agricultural labourer. In 1921 Joseph and Edith were living at Foulmile, Herstmonceux. Joseph, aged 24, was a cowman and stockman working for his father William, a farmer. Edith, aged 23, was on household duties. In 1939 they were living at Moieties Farm, Foul Mile, Hailsham and Joseph was a dairy farmer. Joseph died in 1974 at Sandycross, Heathfield. Emily died in 1979 in Gillingham, Kent. 

William and Kate Mepham and their family are pictured below. This (and the picture of James and Lucy above) were posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Barbara Jones but are believed to originate with members of the Mepham family who emigrated to Australia. 

In 1911 William and Kate Bourner and their family were living at Foulmile, Herstmonceux where 48 year old William was farming. In 1921 William and Kate were at Moieties Farm, Foul Mile, Hailsham, where William, aged 58 was farming. Kate, aged 57 was on household duties, Their son Herbert, aged 27 was a farm labourer assisting his father on the farm. also listed are Herbert's wife Gertrude, aged 28 and their son James Mepham, aged 7 years old. Kate Mepham died in 1930 aged 67 years old. It appears William remarried in 1932, his second wife was Mary Fairall. Mary was the daughter of David Fairall (1844 to 1915) and Harriett Barton (8 March 1846 to 12 June 1937). Hannah Barton was the daughter of Thomas Barton and Elendor Tedham (Appendix F). In 1939 was living at Jubilee Cottages, Magnam Down with his wife Mary. He is described as a retired farmer. William Mepham of Jubilee Cottages died on 1 February 1940. Probate was granted to Herbert Mepham and Joseph Mepham, farmers and Edwin Fritz Young, solicitor.  Mary Mepham of Jubilee House, Magnum Down died on 5 August 1963 at All Saints Hospital, Eastbourne. Probate was granted to Joseph Fairall, farmer, Henry Fairall, retired farmer, Mary Jackson, widow and Lionel Clement Brown, solicitor.  

Peter and Charlotte's daughter Jane Augusta Bourner of Redpale Farm, Dallington died aged 20 years old, She was buried on 10 April 1886 in Dallington. just over a year after she witnessed her sister Kate's wedding (see above).

Peter and Charlotte's daughter Rose Bourner married John Strudwick in 1890. They had two daughters 

• Annie B Strudwick. Born 1890 in Ashburnham. In 1911 Annie was a general servant working in Worthing.  Nothing more is known about her. 
  
• Rosalie Bourner Strudwick. Born 17 January 1891 in Woking. In 1921 Rosalie was living with her father John and stepmother Annie Strudwick (born 20 December 1860) at 52 Goldsworth Road, Fareham. She was 30 years old and a shop assistant selling leather goods, etc for cap and leather seller for her father who was a harness maker and leather seller. Her half sister Ethel M Strudwick (born 18 August 1895), aged 27 and on home duties and half brother Felix John Strudwick, aged 24, a harness repairer working on his own account. In 1939 Rosalie is still living with her stepmother and her half-sister Ethel at 52, Goldsworth Road, Fareham. She is shown as on "unpaid domestic duties", Rosalie Bourner Strudwick died on 5 December 1979 at Brockhurst Old Peoples Home, 

Rose Strudwick died in 1892, aged just 23 years. Her husband John remarried in 1893 and had a second family which has not been detailed here. John Strudwick of 52, Goldsworth Road, Fareham, Surrey died on 2 September 1926. Probate was granted to his widow Annie. 

Peter and Charlotte's daughter Rhoda Bourner married Percival Down in 1893. In 1901 they were living at 54 St James Road, Tunbridge Wells where 30 year old Percival was a carpenter and joiner. In 1911 they were living at 46 Goods Station Road and 40 year old Percival was a builders manager. They had three children:

• Herbert Down. Born 29 July 1893 in Tunbridge Wells. Herbert married Winifred May Avery in 1926 in Tonbridge. In 1939 they were living at 63, Hopwood Gardens, Tunbridge Wells and  Herbert was a "builders foreman, draughtsman, lorry driver and theological student"!! It is also noted that he was "discharged invalided from R N V R in July 1915".  Herbert died in 1967 in Tonbridge. Winifred died on 29 March 1979.  
  
• Alec Down. Born 30 March 1896 in Tunbridge Wells. When he was 19 years old, Alec enlisted in the Army service corps for the duration of WW1. He was a "motor driver" at the time. Alec married  Evelyn Mary Eustace in 1926 in Wallingford. Evelyn Mary Down of "Offlands", Birchett Avenue died on 12 August 1966 at Knowle Orchard, Langton Green. Probate was granted to Alec Down, retired master builder and Gordon Swell Eustace, gardener. Alec Down of "Offlands", Birchett Avenue, Langdon Green died on 11 February 1971.  
• Ada Down. Born 1901 in Tunbridge Wells. Ada married Rubert John Waters in 1924 in Tonbridge. Ada Waters (wife of Robert John Waters) of 51, College Road, Maidstone died on 21 February 1937. Probate was granted to Robert John Waters, a pharmaceutical chemist. Rubert appears to have remarried in 1939. Rubert John Waters of 9, Conway Road, Allington died on 30 March 1992 in Allington.  
  

In 1921 Percival and Rhoda were living at 46, Goods Station Road, Tunbridge Wells. Yard. Percival, aged 50 was a managing director of John Jarvis builders and contractors. Rhoda, aged 50 was on household duties. Son Alec, aged 25 was a builders assistant at John Jarvis. Daughter Ada was 20 years old and described as "at home". Rhoda Down (wife of Percival Down) of 119 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells died on 13 April 1931. Probate was granted to Percival Down, builder. Percival appears to have remarried. Percival Down of 119 Upper Grosvenor Road, died on 1 October 1937. Probate was granted to Mary Anne Down, widow and Alec Down, builder and carpenter.  

In 1911 Peter and Charlotte's daughter Adah Bourner, aged 34 was a confectioners assistant living with Ruth Atkinson, confectioner at 42 High Street, Lewes. In 1921 she was back living with her widowed father at Jubilee House, Magnum Down. She was 44 years old and a drapers assistant for Messrs R Weekes, Tunbridge Wells, Kent 

Ada Bourner of Mountfield died aged 58 years and was buried on 5 August 1937 in Mountfield.  

• Harriett Wood 

Harriett Wood was born on 10 January 1846. She was baptised on 15 March 1846 at Warbleton, the daughter of Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett.

In 1881 Harriett was 36 years old general servant, employed by and living with Thomas Lawson, aged 77, a retired watchmaker and jeweller at 21 Princes Street, Brighton. Also listed was Elizabeth Wood, general servant, nurse, aged 57 and born Warbleton. She is described as unmarried, but I suspect this was Harriett's widowed mother. 

In 1891, Harriett was a cook working for Jane Manser Smallfield, a widow "living on her own means" at Carlton Cottage, Fairlight. Also listed is Mary Wood, a 23 year old housemaid. 

In 1901, aged 55, Harriett was a domestic servant living with and working for Mary Dowel, aged 46 who was living on her own means at Road, Warbleton. 

In 1911, Harriett was 65 years old and was working as a housekeeper for David Pratt, a 73 year old widower, a carman living at Grange Road Villas, Barcombe. 

In 1921 Harriett, aged 75 was still working as a housekeeper for David Pratt, aged 83, a retired carman for W Wilmshurst, miller at Grange Road, Barcombe. James Standing, a 46 year old baker for S B Richards Baker & Confectioner. 

In 1939 Harriett, a retired housekeeper was living with her sister Caroline Barton at Cherry Tree Cottage, Rushlake Green. She would have been 93 years old. 

Harriett Wood died in 1940 (Reg Gen March 1940 Hailsham 2b 390).

• Elizabeth Baker nee Wood 

Elizabeth Margaret Wood was baptised on 21 April 1850 at Herstmonceux, the daughter of Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett. This appears to be the only time her middle name "Margaret" was used.

Elizabeth married Amos Baker on 10 April 1869 at Bodle Street Green. Amos was a 27 year old farm labourer, the son of Amos Baker, labourer. Elizabeth Wood of Cottage Lane, Bodle Street Green was the 20 year old daughter of Richard Wood, labourer. The witnesses were William Honeysett and Ann Honeysett. I assumed this was a non-conformist ceremony because the certificate reads "married in the church of St John's by certificate from the union registrar at Hailsham" (Reg Gen June 1869 Hailsham 2b 109).  

Bodle Street Green - St John - Sussex Parish Churches

In 1871 Amos and Elizabeth were living at Bemsells Cottage, Wartling where 28 year old Amos was an agricultural labourer. They were living next door to Amos Baker, aged 50, an agricultural labourer, his wife Phebe and their children. It is likely that these were Amos's parents. They had four children:  

• Ann "Annie" Baker. Born 10 May 1869 in Wartling. Baptised 13 June 1869 at Bodle Street. 
  
• Elizabeth Baker. Born 1871 in Wartling. Baptised 12 March 1871 at Bodle Street. 
  
• Amos Baker. Baptised 4 April 1875 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. Amos Baker of the Village, Bodle Street Green died aged 6 years old and was buried on 26 March 1881 in Bodle Street Green. 
• Albert Ernest Baker. Baptised 21 August 1877 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. Albert Ernest Baker of the Village, Bodle Street Green died aged 1 year and was buried on 29 March 1879, in Bodle Street Green. 

Elizabeth Baker of the Village, Bodle Street Green died aged 28 years old and was buried on 8 May 1878 in Bodle Street Green. 

In 1881 Amos Baker, a 40 year an old agricultural labourer was living with his daughters Annie and Elizabeth at Bodle Street Green. 

In 1891 he was lodging with John Burton and his family at Trulliloes, Herstmonceux. He died later that same year. Amos Baker of Trulliloes, Bodle Street Green died aged 51 years old and was buried on 4 October 1891 at Bodle Street Green. 

In 1891 Amos and Elizabeth's daughter Annie Baker was a servant working for Walter Pocock, an upholsterer, and his family at Star Road, Eastbourne. On 24 October 1891 Annie married John Robert Henty in Warbleton. John was a 24-year-old postman, son of John Henty, shoemaker. Annie was a 22-year-old servant. Both signed the marriage register. 

In 1901 they were living at "Road", Warbleton and 33-year-old John was a "rural postman". They had six children: 

• Harriet Elizabeth Henty. Born 1892 in Warbleton. In 1911 Harriett was a servant, working for Luke Daw, retired shopkeeper and his family at Beulah Hill, Warbleton. Harriett married George Ralph Unsted in 1915. George Ralph Unsted was born 25 April 1892. He was the son of Nicholas John Unsted and Maria and the grandson of William Unsted and Jane Barton. Their lives and that of their children are detailed in Appendix H. 
• John Robert Henty. Born 1894 in Warbleton. John enlisted as a Private in the Royal Sussex regiment, 11th Battalion on 7 September 1914 and served at home until 3 March 1916 when he was sent to France. He was declared missing presumed dead, killed in action on 3 September 1916 in Thiepval, Departement de la Somme, Picardie, France. 
• Olive Henty. Born 24 September 1896 in Warbleton. Olive married George Thomas Irving on 8 June 1918 in Warbleton. George was a 23-year-old Lance Corporal with the Essex Regiment, son of James Irving, caretaker. In 1921 George and Olive were living with George's parents James Irving, a 53 tea warehouseman for the Co-Op Wholesale Tea Warehouse and his wife Elizabeth at 32, Warner, Walthamstow, Essex. George Thomas, aged 26, was a tea warehouseman, also for the Co-Op. His wife Olive, aged 24 was on home duties. Their eldest two daughters had been born. It is believed that they had seven children. In 1939 they were living at 184, Beech Hall Road, Walthamstow and George was an omnibus driver. Four of their children were still at home and variously employed as a grocery shop assistant, a camera inspector, a transformer electrical engineer winder and a grocery warehouse boy. Olive died on 19 January 1970 in Rochford. George died on 24 August 1978 in Southend on Sea.  
• Annie Henty. Born 13 November 1900 in Warbleton. In 1921 Annie was a 20 year old servant living with and working for Louisa Stuart Holme, aged 69, born Gibraltar and her sister at Whinrigg, Waldron. Annie married Charles Jonathan Barrow on 27 March 1926 at St Mary's. Warbleton.  Charles was a 26-year-old gardener, son of James Barrow, bricklayer. In 1939 Annie was living at Ford Cottage, Warbleton where she was on domestic duties. Her nephew George Irving, one of her sister Olive's youngest (born 9 October 1926) was living with her. She was shown as married. It's not clear where Charles would have been. Annie Barrow of 2, Fords Cottages, Rushlake Green died on 29 July 1972. Charles Jonathan Barrow of Heffle Court, Station Road, Heathfield died on 17 October 1981. 
• Albert George Henty. Born 23 May 1904 in Warbleton. Albert married Edith Mary Naomi Offen on 16 November 1935 in Heathfield. Albert was a 31-year-old painter. Edith was 27 years old, the daughter of Walter William Offen, labourer. In 1939 they were living in "Eritha?", Hailsham and Albert was a house painter. Albert died on 28 August 1973 in Amberstone, Hailsham. Edith died in 1982 in Eastbourne. 
• Charles Percival Henty. Born 25 January 1907 in Warbleton. Charles married Elsie Jane Isted on 8 April 1931 in Herstmonceux. Charles was a 24-year-old labourer. Elsie was 29 years old, the daughter of Henry Harry Isted and Jane Harris who married on 10 July 1886 in Herstmonceux. Her brother George Isted had married Emily Victoria Barton, the daughter of Thomas Henry Barton and Rosannah Sinden (see Appendix F).  They had at least one son, Michael Charles Henty, born 11 March 1933. In 1939 "Charlie" and Elsie were living at 2, Fern Villa, Hailsham and Charlie was a market gardener. As well as their son, their niece, 9-year-old Olive J Irving, one of sister Olive's children, was living with them (see above). Elsie Jane Henty of 2, Fern Villas, Rushlake Green died on 16 March 1949 in St Albans, aged 47, but was buried on 21 March 1949 in Warbleton. Charles Percival Henty of 2 Gable Cottages, Rushlake Green died on 24 November 1980 aged 73 years old and was buried on 1 December 1980 at St Mary's, Warbleton. 

In 1911 John and Annie were living at Rushlake Green and John was still a "rural postman". Their eldest son John aged 16 was a poultryman. In 1921 they were living at Rushlake Green, Warbleton. John Robert, aged 54 was a rural postman for the General Post Office. Annie. aged 52 was on household duties. Son Albert George, aged 17 was market gardening for J Hopkins, market gardener. Son, Charles Percival, aged 14 was market gardening for James Haffendon, farmer and market gardening. In 1939 they were still at Rushlake Green, but all their children had left home. John Robert Henty of Rushlake Green, Warbleton died on 16 August 1943 at 123, Church Street, Eastbourne. He was buried on 19 August 1943 in Warbleton. Probate was granted to Albert George Henty, builder and George Ralph Unsted, farm worker. This picture of Annie Henty was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Damien Lang. 

Annie Henty of Rushlake Green, widow, died on 17 August 1948. She was buried on 20 August 1948 in Warbleton. Probate was granted to Annie Barrow, married woman and Charles Percival Henty, market gardener. 

Amos and Elizabeth's daughter Elizabeth Baker married Seth ("Richard") White on 21 April 1900 in Battle. They were both of full age. Seth was a signalman, son of Albert White, labourer, 

In 1901 they were living in Chapel Road, Banstead and Seth White was a railway signalman. Their daughter was one month old. In 1911 Richard and Elizabeth were still at Chapel Road. They had two children. 

• Nellie Evelyn White. Born 4 March 1901 in Tadworth. Baptised 12 May 1901 at Battle, son of Seth and Elizabeth. Seth was a signalman. In 1921 Nellie, aged 20 years old was a typist working for Agho American Pharmaceutical Company, and was boarding with Sophia Duffell, aged 85 and on home duties at Dorking Road, Banstead, Surrey. Nellie married Thomas James Baldwin Smith on 13 April 1925 at the "Church of the Good Shepherd", Tadworth. Thomas was 24 years old, a builder, son of Fred Smith, builder. In 1939 they were living at "Lynwood", Cross Road, Banstead and Thomas was a master builder and constructor. Thomas James Baldwin Smith of 36, Cross Road, Tadworth died on 24 April 1980 and was buried on 30 April 1980 in Lewisham.  Nellie Evelyn Smith of 36, Cross Road, Tadworth died on 1 August 1987. 
• Dennis George White. Born 9 March 1903 in Tadworth. In 1921 "G Dennis" White, aged 18, was an out of work gardener, visiting Charles Treble, a 47 year old gardener at 2, St Marks Street, Reigate. Dennis married Edith Madeline Heckles on 18 August 1928 in Croydon Registry Office. Dennis, aged 25 was a chemists assistant. Edith, aged 23 was a lathe worker, the daughter of John William Heckles, coal miner. However in 1939 Dennis was back living with his parents. What happened? It seems they divorced? Edith Madeline White formerly Heckles, the divorced wife of Dennis George White married Wilbur Joseph Jennings, Private ASN 3917 in the US Army, son of Leonard Alphonso Jennings, construction contractor on 3 February 1945 and she emigrated to the USA where she died in Encinitas, San Diego, California in 1997. Dennis George White died in 1983 in Surrey. 

I can find no trace of Seth and Elizabeth in the 1921 census at the present time. This photograph of Seth and Elizabeth White at "Rosenau" was posted on Ancestry.co.uk by Della White. 

In 1939 Seth and Elizabeth were living in "Rosenau", Josephine Avenue, Banstead, Surrey and Richard was a motor engineers smith. Their son Dennis as back living at home and was a chemical process worker. Seth, "otherwise Richard" White of "Roseman", Josephine Avenue died aged 68 years old and was buried on 23 December 1943 at St Andrews. Kingswood. Elizabeth White of "Luceda", Cross Road Tadworth also died aged 68 and was buried on 27 November 1953 at St Andrews.  

• Levi James Wood and Frances Burgess. 

Levi James Wood was baptised 18 July 1852 at Herstmonceux, son of Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett.

In 1871 Levi Wood was an 18 year old groom, living with Robert Overy, aged 39 a business employing 5 men in Hailsham. 

Levi married Frances Burgess on 1 November 1878 at Warbleton. Levi was a 21-year-old drayman. Frances was also 24 years old, daughter of Trayton Burgess, farmer.  

Frances Burgess had been baptised on 17 December 1848, the daughter of Trayton Burgess and Sophia Richardson who married on 14 April 1839 at Hellingley. She had two sisters

• Mary Burgess (1840 - 1914) who married Stephen Barton (1833 - 1869) on 31 March 1866 in Warbleton (Appendix C)
• Elvina Burgess (1847 - 1924) who married Samuel Cornford (1845 - 1900) on 26 October 1867 in Warbleton (Vol. IV - Appendix D)

In 1881 Levi and Frances were living at Harebeating, Hailsham where 28 year old Levi was a labourer. They had five children 

• Catherine Elizabeth Wood. Baptised 24 October 1874 in Warbleton. Catherine is recorded as "Caroline" in the 1881 census!!
  
• William Henry Wood. Born 1877 in Warbleton
  
• Thomas Richard Wood. Baptised 6 June 1880 in Hailsham
  
• Lilly Wood. Born 22 May 1882 in Herstmonceux
• Herbert Wood. Baptised 4 May 1884 at Hailsham. 

In 1891 Levi and Frances were living at Gardener Street, Herstmonceux where 37-year-old Levi was a brewer's drayman. In 1901 they were living at Stunts Green, Herstmonceux, Levi aged 49 was a brewer's drayman. Only Herbert remained at home, and he was a 17-year-old shopkeeper's groom.  

Levi Wood of Herstmonceux died on 5 February 1911, Probate was granted to William Henry Wood, cab driver and Herbert Wood, painter. 

In 1911 Frances Wood, 62 years old widow, house keeper, was living at Coopers Cross, Herstmonceux. sons William, aged 33, a stableman and Herbert, aged 27, a painter were both living with her. 

In 1921 Frances was living at Stunts Green, Herstmonceux. She was 72 and on home duties. Her son "Bertram", aged 36 (who I take to be Herbert) was 36 years old and a painter for William Dawes, builder of Gardners Street, Herstmonceux. 

Frances Wood of Herstmonceux died aged 75 and was buried on 31 March 1924 in Herstmonceux.

In 1891 Levi and Frances's daughter Catherine Wood (Katherine E in census) may have been working as a domestic servant for Richard Clarke, a medical practitioner and his family at the Surgeon Houses, Rushlake Green. She was one of three servants, including a "nursery governess". Catherine Elizabeth Wood married Samuel George Coleman on 9 April 1885 at St Philip, Stephney.  Samuel was a 22-year-old labourer, the son of William George Coleman, photographer. Catherine was 20 years old, the daughter of Levi Wood, brewer.

Tragically it seems Catherine died three years later in 1898 in Mile End Old Town, aged just 24 years old. Nothing more is known about her husband. 

In 1911 Levi and Frances's sons William Henry Wood, a 33 year old stableman was living with his widowed mother at Coopers Cross, Herstmonceux. Nothing more is known about William. 

Levi and Frances's son Thomas Richard Wood died in 1901 in Hailsham, aged just 21 years.  

Levi and Frances's daughter Lily Wood married Nathaniel Partridge Baker Colbran on 1 August 1901 in Herstmonceux. Nathaniel was a 21-year-old "Trug basket maker", as was his father, Charles Colbran. Lily was 19 years old. 

Nathaniel and Lily are pictured in a post on Ancestry.co.uk from 1912, presumably with one of their children. 

In 1911 Nathaniel and Lilly were living at West End, Gardner Street, Herstmonceux where Nathaniel was a "trug basket maker". They had four children

• Nathaniel Partridge Baker Colbran. Born 27 December 1901 in Herstmonceux. Baptised 22 November 1908 in Herstmonceux. Nathaniel, a brickmaker from Herstmonceux,  had enlisted in the Royal Navy in World War I serving between 10 October 1917 (on the "Ganges") and 6 March 1920 (on the "Pembroke"). In 1922 he transferred to the Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment.  He married Doris Kathleen Coomber in 1923 in Hailsham. They had four children. In 1939 Nathaniel and Doris were living at 3, Pine Cottages, Lower Dicker. Nathaniel was a bus conductor and Doris was on unpaid domestic duties. Two children are listed. Nathaniel Partridge Baker Colbran of 3, Pine Cottages, Lower Dicker died on 27 April 1977.  Doris Kathleen Colbran of "All Saints Hospital", Eastbourne died on 13 July 1987.   
• Lilly Baker Colbran. Born 26 September 1903 in Herstmonceux. Lilly married Frederick John Willoughby Elphick in 1923 in Eastbourne. In 1939 they were living at Parsonage Farm, Herstmonceux and Frederick was a carter on the farm. They had one daughter. Frederick John Willoughby Elphick of 6, Council Cottages, Gingers Green, Herstmonceux died on 9 June 1958. Administration was granted to his widow, Lilly. Lilly died on 9 May 1979. 
• Winifred Baker Colbran. Born 10 September 1906 in Herstmonceux. Winifred married William Edward Banks in 1931 in Chelsea, In 1939 they were living at 22, Colehome Mews, Kensington were William was a butchers assistant. Winifred Banks of Orchard House, Orchard Parade, Willingdon died on 11 August 1967. Probate to William Edward Banks, butcher. William Edward Banks of Orchard House died on 29 September 1972. 
• Elsie Baker Colbran. Born 9 March 1912 in Herstmonceux. Elsie married Harry William Stevens on 5 May 1934 in St Andrew's, Eastbourne. Harry was a 24 year old builders labourer, son of Albert Stevens, painter. Elsie was a 22 year old servant, daughter of Nathaniel Colbran (deceased), trug maker. In 1939 they were living at 13, Beach Road, Eastbourne. Harry was a house painter and Elsie was on unpaid domestic duties. In 1959 they were still  living at 13, Beach Road, Eastbourne. Harry William Stevens of 60, Sidley Road, Eastbourne died on 8 January 1989. Elsie Stevens of 60-, Sidley Road, Eastbourne died on 16 August 1989. 

In 1921 Nathaniel and Lilly were living at Lower Road, Herstmonceux.  Nathaniel, Colbran, aged 41 was a trug basket maker for R Reed and Sons, Bakers. Lily, aged 39 was on home duties. Daughter Lily, aged 17 was on home duties. Winifred, aged 12, and Elsie, aged 9 were both scholars "whole time". Nathaniel Partridge Baker Colbran of Lewes Road, Herstmonceux died aged 50 and was buried on 29 July 1930 in Herstmonceux. So, by 1939 Lilly was a widow, and a housekeeper working for Charles Bramm at White House Road, Hailsham. Lily Colbran of 2, Bungalow, White House Road, Waldron died on 7 April 1972.  

Levi and Frances's son Herbert Wood enlisted in the Royal Tank Corp in 1916. He was, at the time, single, a 33-year-old painter, living in Stunts Green. In 1921 Herbert was still living with his widowed mother Frances at Stunts Green. He was 36 years old and a painter for William Dawes, builders of Gardner Street, Herstmonceux. Herbert Wood of The Bungalow, Stunts Green, Herstmonceux died aged 41 and was buried on 10 September 1925 in Herstmonceux.   

• William Wood and Mary Dawe. 
  

William Wood was baptised on 19 March 1854 at Herstmonceux, son of Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett.

William Wood married Mary Dawe on 7 April 1877 at Bodle Street Green. William was a 23 year old labourer, son of Richard Wood, labourer. Mary was 17 years old, daughter of James Dawe, labourer. Both signed the register.  

In 1881 William and Mary were living at Bodle Street Green (next door to James and Orpah Barton - Chapter 3). William was a 27 year old agricultural labourer. Mary, aged 21, is described as an agricultural labourer's wife. Their three eldest children had been born. 

In 1891 they were living at Little Redgate, Warbleton where 38 year old William was an agricultural labourer. A further five children had been born. The census notes that "two houses were occupied by Wood" In 1901 they were at Cottage Lane, Bodle Street. William, aged 47 was still an agricultural labourer. 

William and Mary had thirteen children:

• Jabez Wood. Born 7 September 1877 in Herstmonceux
  
• Elizabeth Wood. Born 25 March 1879 in Heathfield
  
• Arthur Wood. Born 12 January 1881 in Warbleton
• James Wood. Born 28 October 1882 in Warbleton
• Levi Wood. Born 17 March 1887 in Warbleton
• Annie Wood. Born 1888 in Brightling
• Mercy Wood. Born 13 November 1888 in Herstmonceux. Baptised 25 March 1911 at Ashburnham, aged 22 years old. 
  
• Lilian Wood. Born 31 March 1890 in Warbleton
  
• Esther Wood. Born 29 August 1892 in Warbleton
  
• Emily Wood. Born 16 February 1896 in Warbleton
  
• George Wood. Born 14 October 1897 in Warbleton
  
• Edith Wood. Born 14 July 1902 in Warbleton. 
  

In 1911 they were living at Barletts Farm, Bodle Street which 57 year old William was farming. Only George and Edith remained at home. Daughter Elizabeth had married Cornelius Bradford and was visiting them at the time. 

In 1921, William and Mary Wood were still living at Bartletts Farm, Bodle Street Green. William was a 67 year old smallholder working on his own account.  Mary was 62 years old. Daughter, Emily, aged 25 was a cook at Avondale, Hailsham and Edith, aged 18 was a house parlour maid at North Down, Hailsham. 

Mary Wood died on 18 October 1928 She was buried at Ebenezer Baptist Chapel,  Bodle Street Green.  

William Wood of Rangers, Punnetts Town died on 25 February 1934. He was buried with his wife at Ebenezer Baptist Chapel. Probate was granted to Mercy Creasey (wife of George Edward Creasey).

William and Mary's son Jabez Wood married Mary Kate Hobden on 26 July 1899 in Dallington. Jabez was a 21 year old labourer, son of William Wood, labourer. Mary Kate was also 21 years old, daughter of John Frederick Hobden. labourer. Both signed the register. 

In 1901 Jabez and Mary Kate were living at Old Castle Farm, Dallington which was being farmed by John F Hobden and his wife Mary, possibly Kate's parents? Jabez's brother Arthur, aged 20 was living with them and was a stockman on the farm. They had two daughters:

• Lilian Kate Wood. Born 13 November 1899 in Westham. In 1921 Lilian was a 21 year old domestic servant, living with Albert Brinley, aged 56, marine engineer at Coppersmith plumbers. Lilian married Thomas H Rogers in 1924. In 1939 they were living at 73 The Hydneye, Eastbourne where Thomas was a gardener.  They had at least one son. Thomas Rogers died in 1968. Lilian died in 2002 in Eastbourne. 
• Ivy Rose Wood. Born 2 October 1905 in Dallington. Ivy married Willoughby Frederic Buss, a house painter and decorator in 1928. In 1939 they were living with Ivy's parents.  Willoughby died in 1985 in Eastbourne. Ivy Rose Buss died in 1997 in Eastbourne.
  

In 1911 Jabez and Mary were at Copthall Farm, Warbleton where they appear to have remained for the rest of their married lives. So in 1921 they were still at Copthall Farm, Jabez and Mary were both 43 years old. Their daughter Ivy, aged 15 remained at home. In 1939 Jabez is described as a "smallholder". Daughter Ivy and her husband were living with them. Mary Kate Wood of Copthall Farm, Rushlake Green (wife of Jabez Wood) died on 4 March 1962. Probate was granted to Jabez Wood, retired farmer. Jabez Wood of Copthall Farm, Warbleton died on 11 January 1965 at Downside Hospital, Eastbourne. He was buried on 15 January 1965 at Warbleton. Probate was granted to Lillian Kate Rogers and Ivy Rose Buss, married women.  

William and Mary's daughter Elizabeth Wood had married Cornelius Bradford in 1901 and at the time the census was taken they were living at Pear Tree, Warbleton where 25 year old Cornelius was working on a farm. In 1911 they were with Elizabeth's parents. living at Bartletts Farm, Bodle Street and Cornelius, aged 38 years, was a milkman on a farm. They had been married 10 years and had no children. In 1921, Cornelius and Elizabeth were living at Salters Green Farm, Mayfield where Cornelius, aged 48 was a farmer and Elizabeth, aged 42 was on household duties. Cornelius Bradford of Salters Green Farm, Mayfield on 22 September 1930. Probate was granted to his wife Elizabeth. In 1939, Elizabeth Bradford, widow, was living at  1-4 Dwellings, Three Cups, Heathfield.  Elizabeth Bradford died on 7 August 1967, aged 88 years. 

William and Mary's son Arthur Wood married Fanny Elizabeth Muddle on 17 October 1908 at Bodle Street  Green. Arthur was a 27 year old labourer. Fanny was 17 years old, the daughter of John Muddle, farmer. The witnesses were Amos and Catherine Bassett.

Their eldest son was born in the UK and the family then emigrated to Canada arriving in St John, New Brunswick in March 1911. Arthur was 30 years old and Fanny, 19 years old. Arthur is listed as a farm labourer. When the census was taken that year they were living in Strathcona, Alberta where Arthur describes himself as a farmer. Later censuses suggest they had six children:

• Donald Arthur Wood. Baptised 26 February 1911 at St John the Evangalist, Bodle Street Green. 
• Cecil Frank Wood. Born 1913 in Alberta. 
• Iris Rose Wood. Born 1915 in Alberta. Iris died in 1923 in Gilt Edge, Alberta. 
• Hubert John Wood. Born 17 January 1917 in Wainwright, Alberta. Hubert married Kathleen Clara Hall on 26 June 1944 in Ashford, Middx!!. They had four children. Hubert died on 22 June 2003 at Abbotsford, British Columbia. Kathleen died on 15 May 2019 in British Columbia.  
• Roland Wood. Born 1920 in Alberta. 
• Dorothy Margaret E Wood. Born 1923 in Wainwright, Alberta. Dorothy married Donald Scott Conley Wood. Donald died on 14 November 1970 in Kelowna. Dorothy died on 19 November 2009 in Kelowna.

In 1916 Arthur, Fanny and the family were in Residence Lol D422, 46, Battle River, Alberta, Canada, Children Donald, Cecil and Iris are listed. They are living next door to John Muddle, aged 54 and Mary Jane Muddle, aged 57 who also arrived in 1911.  On 1 June 1921 they were living at 45, Gilt Edge, Battle River, Alberta, Canada and Arthur is still farming on his own account. All five of their current children are listed. In 1931 they were living at 46, Battle Road, Alberta, Arthur, aged 50 was farming. Fanny, aged 39 was a home maker. Donald, aged 20 and "Frank", aged 17 were farming on their father's farm. Hubert, 14 and Dorothy, aged 7 were scholars. The 1940 voters list shows just Arthur is at Wainwright, Battle River. Some researchers suggest that Arthur died in Victoria on 1 February 1979. His obituary is below: 

Fanny Elizabeth Wood died on 23 May 1984 and was buried at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery.  However something doesn't seem right here. In Arthur's obituary, there is no reference to his wife and children!

Nothing more is known about William and Mary's son James Wood. 

Alice was the daughter of Thomas Henry Parsons (1862 to 1932) and Anne Baker (1861 to 1924). Although there is no obvious connection, I assume John and Alice were related? In 1911 Levi and Alice were living at Red Pale, Dallington. Levi was still a chicken fattener. I can find no trace of them in 1921. In 1939 they were living at Blackdown, Punnetts Town where Levi was farming. Alice Wood died in 1963. Levi Wood is believed to have died in 1979. 

In 1921 George and Mercy were living at Holly Cottages, Punnett's Town. George, aged 30 was a motor driver for George Gils, Coal Merchant.  Mercy, aged 32 was on home duties. They had a daughter 

• Edith Mildred Creasey. Born 1915 in Heathfield. In 1939 Edith was a house parlour maid for Nora Agnes Elliott, a widow of independent means at Kingscliff, Prideaux Road, Eastbourne. 

In 1921 George and Mercy were living at Holly Cottages, Punnett's Town. George, aged 30 was a motor driver for George Gils, Coal Merchant.  Mercy, aged 32 was on home duties. They had a daughter 

• Edith Mildred Creasey. Born 1915 in Heathfield. In 1939 Edith was a house parlour maid for Nora Agnes Elliott, a widow of independent means at Kingscliff, Prideaux Road, Eastbourne. 

In 1939 George and Rosetta were living at 10B Parkhurst Road, Bexhill where George was a chauffeur. George Wood died in 1979.  Rosetta Gertrude Wood, widow of George Wood, motor mechanic died on 29 January 1987 at 35, Leigh Road, Hildenborough, aged 88 years old. Her daughter was the informant and she appears to have been with them at the time of her death. 

Finally William and Mary's daughter Edith Wood married Frederick William Monk in 1926. In 1939 they were living at Grovewood, Hailsham, where Frederick was a haulage contractor.  Frederick William Monk died in 1977. Edith Monk died in 1998 in Eastbourne, aged 96.  

• Albert Henry Wood and Harriett Hobden/Lucy Verrall nee Arnold

Albert Wood was baptised on 8 August 1858 at Bodle St Green, son of Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett. 

Albert married Harriett Hobden on 26 March 1879 in Ashburnham. Albert was a 20 year old labourer. Harriett was 20 years old, daughter of John Hobden, labourer. 

In 1881 they were living at Stone Land, Warbleton where 23 year old Albert was a carter. 

They had four children

• William Wood. Baptised 28 March 1880 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green.
  
• Elizabeth Wood. Baptised 16 October 1881  at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. Buried 8 July 1885 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green aged 3 years old 
• Thomas Wood. Baptised 6 May 1883 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green.
  
• Lucy Wood. Baptised 26 April 1885 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. Buried 26 May 1885 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green, aged 8 months

When William and Elizabeth were baptised Albert was a labourer and they were living at Stoneland, Bodle Street Green. When Thomas and Lucy were baptised they were living at Herstmonceux. 

Harriett Wood of the Village, Bodle Street Green, died aged 38 years and was buried on 11 August 1885 at St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. This had been preceded less than three months earlier by the burial of their daughter Lucy and the previous month by the burial of their daughter Elizabeth. I wonder what was the cause of these deaths?  

Albert remarried on 25 December 1886 at Bodle Street Green. Albert was a 28 year old widower, a labourer. His second wife was Lucy Verrall, a 36 year widow, daughter of John Arnold, farmer. 

Lucy had previously married to  William Stephen Verrall on 30 March 1872 in Heathfield. William was a 22 year old blacksmith. Lucy was 23 years old. They had two children: 

• Kate Anna Verrall. Born 29 September 1872. Baptised 12 January 1873 at Rotherfield.
  
• Louisa Ellen Verrall. Born 6 December 1874. Baptised 5 March 1875 at Rotherfield. 

William Stephen Verrall of Rotherfield died aged just 29 years and was buried on 20 July 1879 in Rotherfield. It appears Lucy then had a further child outside wedlock. 

• Maud Mary Verrall. Born 22 March 1882 in Rotherfield

In 1891 the family were living at  Cowbeech where 38 year old Albert was a waggoner. Both sons from his first marriage are living with them. Of Lucy's children, only Maud Verrall, aged 8, remains at home. 

In 1901 Albert and Lucy are at Road, Warbleton and Albert, aged 43 is a "Public house keeper". None of their children remain at home. 

In 1911 Albert is still a publican and he gives his address as the "War-bill-in-tun" at Warbleton. his wife is described as an "assistant in bar". They had been married for 23 years. The "War-bill-in-tun" is pictured below. 

I can find no trace of them in 1921.

Lucy Wood may have died aged 80 in 1929 (Reg Gen June 1929 Hailsham 2b 142). 

Albert H Wood died, also aged 80, in 1937 in Cuckfield (Reg Gen Sept 1937 Cuckfield 2b 184). 

Nothing more is known with any certainty about Albert and Harriet's first son William Wood. 

Albert and Harriett's second son Thomas Wood married Annie Elizabeth Leeves on 4 November 1905 at Warbleton. Thomas was a 22 year old labourer, son of Albert Wood, publican. Annie was 21 years old, daughter of Aaron Leeves, farmer. 

Annie Elizabeth Leeves had been born on 9 February 1885 and baptised 5 April 1885 in Warbleton. She was the daughter of Aaron Leeves and Ann Elizabeth Potten who married on 6 March 1870 in Etchingham. Her brother Arthur James Leeves married Annie Louisa Catt on 30 July 1918 in Warbleton (see Appendix C).. In 1911 Thomas and Annie were living with her parents and brother at Lades Farm, Warbleton. Thomas is a carter on their farm and Annie is a "chicken stubber". Their three eldest children had been born, with a son to follow two years later. 

• Ivy May Wood. Born 15 February 1906. Baptised 1 April 1906 at Warbleton. In 1921, Ivy was a 15 year old domestic servant working for Charles Hemming, the rector of Warbleton at the Rectory. Ivy married Robert Charles William Croft on 11 April 1931 in Warbleton. Robert was a 24 year old carpenter, son of Robert William Croft, bricklayer. In 1939 they were living at no 2 The Alley, Hailsham and Robert was a cowman and small poultry holder.  Robert Charles William Croft of Standor, Halley Road, Broad Oak, Heathfield died on 2 April 1980 in Eastbourne. 
• Hazel Winifred Wood. Born 8 March 1908. Baptised 10 May 1908 in Warbleton. Hazel married Frederick Pope on 7 September 1935 in Warbleton. Frederick was a 33 year old labourer, son of William Henry Pope, labourer. Hazel was 27 years old. In 1939 they were living at Spier Cottage, Hailsham Road and Frederick was a painter and decorator. Ronald Victor Wood, born 8 August 1928 is also listed, Hazel's son born out of wedlock. Frederick Pope died in 1981. 
• Olive Violet Wood./ Born 26 February 1910. Baptised 1 May 1910 at Warbleton. Olive married Charles Pope on 3 November 1934 at Warbleton. Charles was a 25 year old poultryman, son of William Henry Pope, poultryman. He was the brother of Frederick Pope who married Olive's sister Hazel.  In 1939 they were living at St Anne's Cottages. Hailsham Road. Charles was a general farm hand. Charles Pope of 4, Leeves Close, Heathfield died on 15 February 1993 aged 83 and was buried on 24 February 1993 at Warbleton.  Olive Violet Pope died in 1998.
• Willow Albert Wood. Born 15 March 1913 in Warbleton. Baptised 4 May 1913 at Warbleton. Willow married Florence Mary Jane Culverwell in 1936 in Chard, Somerset. In 1939 they were living at the Chalet, Hailsham. Willow was a builders labourer. Mary was on unpaid domestic duties. Florence died on 11 September 2004, aged 89 years old. Willow died in 26 September 2006, aged 93 years old. Both their funeral services took place at All Saints Church, Old Heathfield. 

In 1921 Thomas and Annie were living at Chapman's Town, Warbleton. Thomas, aged 38 was a general farm labourer for R E Whitehead, farmer. Annie, aged 36 was on home duties. Hazel, aged 13 and "William", aged 8 were both scholars "whole time".  They had another son later that year, and a further son in 1927

• Laurel Ronald Wood. Born 21 June 1921. Baptised 31 July 1921 at Warbleton.  Laurel married Pamela D Suter in 1946 in Hailsham. In 2005 they were living at Broadbridge Heath. Laurel died on 26 August 2017 in Heathfield. 
• Ashley Vincent Wood. Born 26 December 1927. Ashley married Betty E Turner in 1952 in Hailsham. In 1958/59 electoral register they were living at Flat 2, The Glen, High Street,Rye. In 2003 they were living at 11, Percival Road, Eastbourne. 

In 1939 Thomas and Annie were living in South Cottages, Hailsham Road, Warbleton and Thomas was a gardener. Thomas Wood of 9, Waldron Thorn, Heathfield died aged 72 and was buried on 3 September 1955 in Warbleton. Annie Elizabeth Wood died aged 87 in 1972 in Eastbourne. ,  .  

• Lucy Ann Wood

Lucy Ann Wood was baptised  on 9 December 1860 at Bodle St Green, daughter of Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett.

In 1871 Lucy was a 10 year old scholar living with her parents at Bodle Street. 

In 1881 Lucy was a 20 year old domestic servant working for James Stubberfield, a 73 year old farmer and his family at Gardeners Farm. 

It is not clear where Lucy was in 1891 and 1901. 

In 1911 Lucy was living with her brother in law John Henry Barton and her sister Caroline Barton at Rushlake Green (Chapter 4). Lucy was 49 years and is described as a housekeeper (domestic) manager. She appears to understate her age by a couple of years. 

In 1921 Lucy Wood was a 59 year old housekeeper, living with and working for Edward Hobden, an 82 year old farmer working on his own account at Hazeldene, Ninfield, Esther Hayleman, aged 55 was boarding with them. 

It seems Lucy never married. 

In 1923, 1924, 1926, 1929 and 1930 the electoral registers show Lucy Ann Wood at Elm Cottage, Marlpitts Road, Ninfield. 

In 1929, Lucy was working as a housekeeper for Edward Hobden, an 82 year old farmer at Hasledean, Ninfield. She was 59 years old. Also at the address was Esther Hazleman, a 55 year old widow, a boarder.  

In 1935 and 1936 electoral registers again show Lucy was still living at Elm Cottages, Marlpitts Road, Ninfield. 

In 1939 Lucy A Wood was still living at Elm Cottage, Marlpitts Lane, Ninfield. She was single, of no occupation. She gives her date of birth as 2 November 1862  which was clearly incorrect, again understating her age by a couple of years. Also at the address was Esther Hazelman, widow, born 24 May 1866, again of no occupation. 

In 1951 she is still listed in the electoral register at Elm Cottage, Marlpits Lane, Ninfield. 

Lucy Ann Wood of Lark Rise, Cowbeech, near Hailsham died on 30 April 1952 at Cherry Tree Cottage, Rushlake Green. Probate was granted to Fred Barton, roadman and Arthur Wood, smallholder.  Cherry Tree Cottage was the home of her sister Caroline Barton (see below). It is likely that Caroline's son Fred was one of his aunt's executors.  Her sister Caroline Barton continued to live at Cherry Tree Cottage until her own death in 1954. 

• Eliza Wood 

Eliza Wood was baptised on 29 March 1863, daughter of Richard Wood and Elizabeth Honeysett.

In 1871 Eliza was a 8 year old scholar living with her parents at Bodle Street. 

Nothing more is known about her with any certainty.

However Eliza Wood of 15, Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, spinster, died on 2 January 1932 at Princess Alice Hospital, Eastbourne. Probate was granted to Annie Walker, wife of John Henry Walker. The register of her death suggests that she was 69 years old, so the right age to be "our" Eliza, but if she was, where had she been in the interim?

Caroline Barton nee Wood

Caroline Wood was baptised 6 August 1865 at St John's Church, Bodle Street Green, the daughter of Richard Wood, labourer and Elizabeth Wood of Sanels Lane, Bodle Street Green. 

 On 9 May 1887 Caroline married John Henry Barton (Chapter 5) at St John's Church, Bodle Street Green, Caroline Wood, a spinster aged 21 was the daughter of Richard Wood, labourer of Bodle Street Green. The witnesses were Harriet Wood and Charles E S Pankhurst. (Reg Gen June Qtr 1887 Hailsham 2b 151).

The couple had eight children:

• Mary Jane Barton. Born 13 February 1888 in Warbleton.
  
• John Barton. Born 1889 in Warbleton
  
• Alice Barton. Born 1 January 1895 in Warbleton
  
• James Richard Barton. Born 10 July 1898 in Warbleton
  
• Fred Barton. Born 20 June 1900 in Warbleton
  
• Albert Barton. Born 17 January 1903 in Warbleton
  
• Arthur Barton. Born 5 August 1905 in Warbleton
  
• Nellie Barton. Born 19 June 1907 in Warbleton

Caroline Wood is pictured below with daughters Mary Jane, known as Polly (right), Alice (left) and James Richard (in pram)  

Their lives together are detailed at Chapter 4. 

Caroline is pictured below at her son James Richard Barton's wedding in 1926.  

Their children are covered at Chapter 5 and Appendix N

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