Vol. III - Appendix J
The Children of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
Jane Barton was baptised on 2 January 1848 at Warbleton, the daughter of James Barton and Orpha Crowhurst (Chapter 3).
On 13 May 1865, Jane married John Henry Reed at St John's Church, Bodle Street Green. Jane was 19 years old, the daughter of James Barton. John Henry Reed was 23 years old, a labourer, the son of Reuben Reed. The witnesses were David Fairall and Harriet Barton. Harriet was probably Jane's cousin (the daughter of Thomas Barton and Elendor Tedham) who later married David Fairall (Appendix F)
John and Jane had eight children:
- Charles James Reed, born 1866 in Warbleton
- Ruth Reed, born 3 October 1867 in Warbleton
- Thomas Reed, born 2 December 1870 in Warbleton
- George Reed, born 1872 in Warbleton
- William Frederick Reed, baptised 6 April 1873 at Bodle Street Green
- Esther Jane Reed, baptised 26 September 1875 at Bodle Street Green
- Alice Orpah Reed. Born 26 May 1877. Baptised on 1 July 1877 at Bodle Street Green.
- John Henry Reed, Born 8 July 1879. Baptised 12 October 1879 at Bodle Street Green
The following is known about their children:
Charles James Reed
Charles James Reed was born in 1866, the son of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
In 1881 he was living in Bodle Street Green with his parents and was a bakers apprentice.
Nothing else is known with any certainty.
Ruth Millicent Dann nee Reed
Ruth Reed was born on 3 October 1867 in Warbleton, the daughter of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
In 1891 Ruth was a 23 year old housekeeper, living and working for George Boniface, a 60 year old miller at Mill House, Horsebeating, Hailsham.
Ruth Millicent Reed married Albert Hedley Dann in 1892.
In 1901 Albert and Ruth were living at Bellbank, St Mary's, Hailsham. Albert, 32 was a stockman. In 1911 they were living at The Bungalow, Eastwell Place, London Road, Hailsham. They had three children (who were cousins of James Richard Barton)
- Hubert Hedley Dann. Born 25 January 1892 in Hailsham.
- Aldyth Alice Dann. Born 12 May 1895 in Hailsham.
- George Frederick Dann. Born 1898 in Hailsham.
Their son Hubert, aged 19 was a greengrocer, their son George, aged 13 a florist apprentice. Also listed in 1911 is "William Ticehurst", aged 4 described as a "nurse child". A 'nurse child' can mean a number of things, from informally adopted or fostered, to temporarily 'farmed out' to close kin, or family friends or near neighbours or private individuals who offered a service at stances) a low price. In 1911 their daughter Aldyth was not with the family, but was a patient at Victoria Hospital, Hailsham.
In 1918 electoral registers show Albert and Ruth at Hempstead Lane, Hailsham.
In 1921 through to 1934 they were at Five Chimneys Cottages, Hadlow Green, East Grinstead. The 1921 census shows Albert, aged 52 was a farm bailiff for M Harbard, farmer. Ruth, aged 53 was on home duties. Son George Frederick Dann, aged 24 was a gardener, also for M Harbard, farmer. Neither Hubert or Aldyth are listed. Another daughter had been born and was 9 years old
- Grace Millicent Mary Dann. Born 25 September 1911 in Hailsham.
In 1939 Albert and Ruth were living at The Maisonette, Uckfield where Albert was a jobbing gardener. Their son Hubert, a gardener and daughter Aldyth remained at home.
Albert H Dann died in 1943 in Uckfield.
In 1945 electoral registers show Ruth and son Hubert Hedley at Maisonette, Maresfield Park, Maresfield.
Ruth Millicent Dann died in 1944 in Uckfield.
Albert and Ruth's son, Hubert Hedley Dann served as a private with the Royal Medical Corps (WO329) between 1914 and 1920. In 1939 he was living with his parents and in 1945 he was living with his widowed mother at Maisonette, Maresfield Park, Maresfield. Hubert appears to have never married and was living at 11 Keld Avenue, Uckfield when he died on 28 September 1969.
In 1921 Albert and Ruth's daughter Aldyth Alice Dann, aged 26 was a cook living with and working for John Day, aged 38, a lieutenant Colonel in the War Office and his wife at Ivy Cottages, Newick, Sussex. In 1929 the electoral register shows her at Cottenden, Ticehurst. In 1939 she was back living with her parents at The Maisonette, Uckfield. She also never married. Aldyth Alice Dann of 11 Keld Avenue, Uckfield died on 13 July 1975.
Albert and Ruth's son George Frederick Dann married Mabel Winifred Smith on 28 September 1921 in Chiddingly. George was 25 year old gardener, son of Albert Hedley Dann, gardener. Mabel was 22 years old, the son of Alfred Smith, gardener.
In 1939 George and Mabel were living at Town Place Cottage, Cuckfield. George was private gardener. George may have died in 1952 in Brighton. Mabel died in 1966 in Cuckfield.
In 1939 Albert and Ruth's daughter Grace Millicent Dann was working as a children's nurse at Norton Park, Dartmouth. The head of the household was Percy F R Bashford, schoolmaster and retired Lieutenant in the R N V R. His wife, their grandson and six other servants are listed. Again, Grace never married. Grace Millicent Mary Dann of 11, Keld Avenue, Uckfield died on 13 October 1969.
Thomas Reed
Thomas Reed was born on 2 December 1870 in Warbleton, the son of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
In 1881 Thomas, aged 11 was a farm servant living at Toll Farm, Warbleton with unmarried Nelly Noakes, aged 75, a farmer of 140 acres employing 3 labourers and 2 boys and her unmarried niece, Emily Noakes, a 37 year old housekeeper.
In 1891 he was a farm servant, living with and working for George Washington Meek a 66 year old farmer at Sulley Farm, Wartling.
In 1901, Thomas was visiting his sister and her husband, George Walter Teague and Esther Jane at 76 Richmond Street, Brighton. Aged 31, he was an agricultural labourer.
Nothing more is known about Thomas.
George Reed
George Reed was born around 1872 in Warbleton, the son of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
In 1881, aged 9, he was living with his grandparents James and Orpha Barton in Bodle Street Green.
In 1891 he is back living with his parents, aged 19 he is an agricultural labourer.
Nothing more is known about George.
William Frederick Reed & Alice Eliza Haggar
William Frederick Reed was baptised on 6 April 1873, at Bodle Street, the son of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
In 1881 (William) Frederick, aged 8 was a farm servant living at Toll Farm, Warbleton with unmarried Nelly Noakes, aged 75, a farmer of 140 acres employing 3 labourers and 2 boys and her unmarried niece, Emily Noakes, a 37 year old housekeeper..
Frederick William Reed married Alice Eliza Haggar on 26 December 1896 in Westham. Frederick was a 23 year old labourer, son of John Henry Reed, labourer. Alice was 22 years old, the daughter of John Haggar, labourer, The witnesses were John Haggar and Ruth Millicent Dann, William Frederick's sister (see above).
In 1901 "Frederick William" Reed, a 27 year old milkman on a farm was living at Friday Street, Westham. His wife Alice was 26 years old. Alice's brothers, Henry Haggar, aged 22 a farm labourer, and Frank, aged 10 were living with them. George Hunnisett, a 26 year old farm labourer was a boarder and William Saunders, a 21 year old groom was visiting.
In 1911 "Frederick" and Alice were living at Friday Street, Eastbourne. Frederick was a 38 year old labourer and milkman on farm. William Frederick and Alice had two children
- Rhoda Alice Reed. Born 28 January 1904 in Friday Street, Eastbourne. Baptised 27 March 1904 at Westham.
- Frederick William John Reed. Born 1907 in Friday Street, Eastbourne. Baptised 27 October 1907 in Westham.
Frank Haggar, aged 20, a railway labourer was boarding with them.
In 1921 they were living at Paines Place Cottage, Burgess Hill, Cuckfield. "Frederick W" was a 47 year old cowman for C Smith, farmer at Paines Place Farm, Alice, aged 46 was on home duties. Son Frederick, aged 13, was a scholar "whole time" and two further children had been born
- Phyllis Jean Reed. Born 10 October 1912 in Westham.
- Albert Charles Reed. Born 24 January 1915 in Westham. Baptised 28 March 1915 in Westham.
In 1939 Alice, now a widow on household duties was living with her son Albert, a blacksmith at 6, Chatfield Road, Cuckfield. Alice Reed died aged 72 and was buried on 4 December 1948 at St Mary's, Eastbourne.
In 1921 William Frederick and Alice's daughter Rhoda Alice Reed, aged 17 was a kitchen maid working at Hook Place, Burgess Hill. The census notes that the head of the household and his wife were away in Switzerland Amy Lucas (lady's maid) was deputed by head of the house to fill in the schedule. Their 7 year old son Christopher Reginald Spicer and 3 year old son Robert Gerald Spicer were at home being looked after by six servants including a domestic nurse. Rhoda married Walter Thomas Edwards on 4 October 1924 in Cuckfield. Walter was 25 year old engine driver, son of Alfred Edwards, bricklayer.
In 1939 Walter and Rhoda were living at 73 Sydnye Cottage, Cuckfield and Walter was a cowman/tractor driver. They had two sons,
- Basil Frederick A Edwards. Born 1 December 1925. Basil died in 1992 in Crawley, West Sussex.
- Raymond Charles T Edwards. Born 3 October 1934. Raymond died in 1998 in Crawley, West Sussex.
Rhoda died in 1977 in Tonbridge, aged 73 years old. Walter Thomas Edwards died in 1992 in Tunbridge Wells, aged 92 years old.
William Frederick and Alice's son Frederick William John Reed otherwise Frederick John Reed of 30 Trainfle Road, Haywards Heath died aged 58 on 25 January 1966 at the County Council Depot, London Road, Clayton Hassocks, Sussex. Limited administration was granted to Albert Charles Reed agricultural representative attorney of Patricia Scifres and Janice Pride!!
William Frederick and Alice's daughter Phyliss Jean Reed married Joseph Stanley Sills on 9 June 1934 in Cuckfield. Joseph was a 23 year old railway porter, son of James Edward Sills, gardener. Phyliss was 22 years old. The witnesses were James Edward Sills, Alice Reed, Albert Charles Reed and Mary Emma Sills.
In 1939 Joseph and Phyliss were living at 140, Bilton Road, Ealing. Joseph was a railway guard. Phyliss was on unpaid domestic duties. The next entry is closed. Harry Taylor, another railway guard was living with them. They had one son
- Stanley Albert Sills. Born 1935 in Brentford. Stanley married Barbara Watson on 26 July 1958 in Ealing. Stanley died in 2020.
Phyliss died in 1980 in Brent, aged 67 years old. Joseph Stanley Sills of 9, The Paddock, Chalfont St Peter
died on 20 October 1990.
In 1939 William Frederick and Alice's son Albert Charles Reed was a blacksmith living with his widowed mother Alice at 6, Chatfield Road, Cuckfield. Albert Charles Reed of 31, Triangle Road, Haywards Heath West died on 23 June 1992.
Esther Jane Teague nee Reed
Esther Jane Reed was baptised on 26 September 1875 at Bodle Street, the daughter of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
In 1891 she was a domestic servant living with and working for Nelly Noakes an 85 year old farmer at Toll Farm, Bodle Street. Her niece 46 year old Emily Noakes, a 46 year old housekeeper was living with her.
Esther married George Walter Teague in 1896 in Brighton.
In 1901 they were living at 56 Ewart Street, where 31 year old George was a "potman".
In 1911 they were living at 76 Richmond Street, Brighton and 41 year old George was a general hand at a mineral water factory. No occupation is given for Esther. They had seven children, six of whom were still living:
- George Walter Teague. Born 1897 in Brighton
- Nelly Elizabeth Teague. Born 2 March 1898 in Brighton. Baptised 13 April 1898 at the Annunciation, Brighton. Nelly died in 1902 in Steyning, Sussex.
- Frederick Archer Teague. Born 21 February 1900 in Brighton. Baptised 30 March 1900 at the Annunciation, Brighton.
- Alice Ivy Teague. Born 6 December 1901 in Brighton
- Leslie Maurice Teague. Born 2 January 1906 in Brighton
- Winifred Mary Teague. Born 5 August 1908 in Brighton.
- Doris Helena Teague. Born 16 October 1910 in Brighton
A further child was born after the census
- Irene Beryl Teague. Born 21 April 1915 in Brighton
In 1915 Kelly's Directory Mrs Esther Jane Teague is listed as a shopkeeper at 76, Richmond Road, Brighton. The nature of the shop is not mentioned.
When the census was taken on 19 June 1921, George Walter Teague, aged 51 was a warehouseman working for Durtnall & Co, 149 North Street, Brighton. Esther, aged 46 was "at home". Son Frederick, aged 21 was a fruit salesman for Burfoot Brothers at Brighton Fruit Market. Daughter Alice, aged 19, was a drapers assistant for Jenner & Co, London Road, Brighton. Son Leslie, aged 15 was a fruit porter for Burfoot Brothers. Daughters Winnifred, aged 12, Doris, aged 10 and Irene, aged 6 were at school "whole time".
On 20 October 1921 George Walter Teague, aged 52, warehouseman was imprisoned (on remand) charged with stealing a sewing machine, three sheets and a towel from John Wilkins and another on 4 March 1921. He went to trial on 2 January 1922, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 8 months hard labourer. Was this our George Walter Teague?
Esther Jane Teague of 27 Station Street, Brighton (wife of George William Teague) died, aged 49 years old, on 19 March 1924. Probate was granted to Frederick Archer Teague, salesman.
George Walter Teague died in 1935 in Brighton.
In 1911 George and Esther's son, George Walter Teague was living with his grandparents at Alehouse Farm, Bodle Street, aged 14 he was working on a farm. George died in 1918 in Brighton, aged just 22 years old.
George and Esther's son Frederick Archer Teague joined the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and was a private in Regiment WO329 (G/54742) throughout World War I. He married Ivy Elizabeth Miles on 22 November 1924 in Brighton. Frederick was a 24 year old fruit salesman, son of George Walter Teague (deceased), warehouseman. I suspect his father was not deceased, but I have seen this elsewhere, perhaps to account for a father's absence from the day, Ivy was 23 years old, the daughter of Harry Miles, bricklayer.
Frederick and Ivy had three children:
- Denis Archer Teague. Born 30 June 1925 in Brighton. Denis married Sylvia Margaret Easen on 2 June 1951 in Brighton. They had three children. Denis died on 12 May 2003 in Brighton. Sylvia died on 11 January 2011 in Brighton.
- Gordon Alan Teague. Born 20 March 1931 in Brighton. Gordon married June Isabella Taylor in 1954. Gordon died on 13 September 2005 in East Grinstead.
- Audrey Joy Teague. Born 3 October 1932 in Steyning. Audrey married Peter B Souter in 1956. Audrey Joy Souter died on 15 February 1988 in Peacehaven,
In 1930 Kelly's Directory, Frederick Archer Teague was living at 6 Hartington Road, Brighton and is listed as a "fruitier" In 1939 Frederick and Ivy were living at 130 Lewes Road, Brighton and Frederick was a bus driver. Frederick Archer Teague died in 1975 in Brighton. Ivy Elizabeth Teague died in 1987 in Brighton.
George and Esther's daughter Alice Ivy Teague married George Frederick Mitchell on 20 November 1924 in Hove. George was a 24 year old chauffeur, son of George William Mitchell, butcher. Alice was 23 years old.
In 1939 George and Alice were living at 73 Applesham Avenue, Hove and George was a bus driver. They had two children:
- Mavis Joan Mary Mitchell. Born 25 May 1925 in Brighton. Mavis married Harry Thomas Novis. They both died in 1997 in Brighton.
- Kathleen Sylvia May Mitchell. Born 31 March 1927 in Brighton.. Kathleen married John Brian Beasley in 1950 in Hove. John Brian Beasley died on 26 October 2018 and was buried at Brigstock, East Northamptonshire. Katherine Beasley died on 11 November 2019 in Kettering,
Alice Ivy Mitchell died in 1959 in Hove. George Frederick Mitchell died on 4 March 1960
George and Esther's son Leslie Maurice Teague married Elsie Louise Giles in 1930. In 1939 they were living at 53 Station Road and Leslie was working on the railways, involved in signal box and switchboard duties. Elsie died in 1982. Leslie died in 1996 in Crawley, aged 90 years old.
George and Esther's daughter Winifred Mary Teague married Edward Shaw Attwater on 25 November 1928 in Brighton. Edward was a 23 year old joiner, son of Albert Edward Attwater, clerk. Winifred was 20 years old.
In 1939 Edward and Winifred were living at 43 Seville Street, Brighton where Edward was a foreman joiner. Winifred Mary Attwater of 314 Hangleton Road, Hove died on 24 October 1979. Edward died in 2001 in Worthing.
George and Esther's daughter Doris Helena Teague married George Henry Goodman on 25 May 1931 at St Nicholas Church, Brighton. George was a 27 year old carpenter, son of George Goodman, postmaster. Doris was 20 years old.
In 1939 they were living at 103 Greenaways Crescent, Shoreham-by-sea where George was a carpenter and wheelwright. They had two children. Doris died on 4 June 1974 at Brighton. George died on 21 August 1987 in Chelmsford.
Finally George and Esther's daughter Irene Beryl Teague married Thomas Albert Cyril Reed on 10 April 1937 at West Blatchington. Thomas was a 23 year old transport driver, son of Thomas Reed, driver. Irene was 21 year old waitress.
In 1939 Thomas and Irene were living at 5, Sutton Road, Seaford. Thomas was a motor bus driver. Irene Beryl Reed of 69, Chichester Road, Seaford died on 2 June 1993 in Eastbourne. Thomas Albert Cyril Reed of Clifden Nursing Home, 86-88 Claremont Road died on 7 April 1994.
Alice Orpah Chilvers nee Reed
Alice Orpah Reed was born on 26 May 1877 and baptised on 1 July 1877 at Bodle Street, the daughter of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
Alice married Frederick William Chilvers on 9 October 1898 in St John the Evangelist, Bodle Street Green. Frederick was a 25 year old gardener, son of Henry Chilvers, labourer. Alice was 21 years old
In 1901 they were living at 4 Windoor Road, Hailsham, where 28 year old Frederick was a gardener. Their eldest son had been born. Frederick's brother Albert E Chilvers, a 25 year old groom was living with them. Adelaide Chilvers, aged 6, and Annie March, aged 4, both born London were boarding with them. Frederick and Alice had five children:
- Arthur Henry Chilvers. Born 14 March 1899 in Hailsham. Baptised 15 August 1915 at Selmeston,
- Evelyn Orpha Clare Chilvers. Born 29 August 1901 in Hailsham. Baptised 15 August 1915 at Selmeston,
- Albert Edward Chilvers. Born 28 October 1903 in Hailsham. Baptised 15 August 1915 at Selmeston,
- Frederick William Chilvers. Born 3 October 1905 in Hailsham. Baptised 15 August 1915 at Selmeston,
- Kathleen Millicent Chilvers. Born 4 May 1909 in Melbourne, Derbyshire. Baptised 15 August 1915 at Selmeston,
In 1911 they were living at Manor Cottage, Selmeston, and Frederick is described as a "domestic gardener". They had been married 13 years and had 5 children, all of which survived.
In 1921 Frederick and Alice were still at Manor Cottage, Selmeston. Frederick, aged 48 was the head gardener for Cecil J Chandler, Sherrington Manor, Selmeston. Alice, aged 41, was on home work. Daughter Evelyn, aged 19 was a drapery cashier for J Abrahams, drapers, Terminus Road, Eastbourne. Son Frederick, aged 15, was a farm hand for Thomas Gray, Stonery Farm, Selmeston. Daughters Kathleen, aged 12 was a scholar "whole time". Three further children had been born, the elder two were scholars "whole time".
- Mildred Loelia Chilvers. Born 13 November 1913 in Selmeston. Baptised 1 March 1914 in Selmeston.
- Joyce Winifred Chilvers. Born 20 June 1916 in Selmeston. Baptised 15 August 1915 at Selmeston,
- Stanley Thomas Chilvers. Born 2 May 1918 in Selmeston. Baptised 30 June 1918 at Selmeston.
In 1939 they were living at Manor Villa, Hailsham where Frederick was a head gardener. He was also in the St John's ambulance. Daughter Evelyn appears to have married, but was now staying with her parents. Daughter Kathleen was also still at home. She is shown as an "invalid".
Frederick William Chilvers of the Manor Villas, Selmeston died aged 78 years and was buried on 15 November 1951.
Alice Orpha Chilvers of 11 Arundel Road, Eastbourne died on 1 December 1972.
Frederick and Alice's eldest son Arthur Henry Chilvers, a private in the Duke of Edinburgh's Regiment died on 17 April 1918 and was buried at Zonnebeke, West Flanders (West-Vlaanderen), Belgium. His effects were passed to his mother Alice.
Frederick and Alice's daughter Evelyn Orpha Clare Chilvers married Gerald Patrick Goldfinch in 1932 in Pancras, Middlesex. In 1939 Gerald was listed at 1 Stratford Close, Potters Bar. He is shown as married and was a Civil Servant (clerical officer) with the air ministry. He is the only one listed at the address and Evelyn was staying with her parents. Gerald Patrick Goldfinch of Brockley Cottage, 2a Camden Road, Eastbourne died on 10 May 1964. Probate was granted to his widow. Evelyn Orpha Clare Goldfinch of 2a Camden Road, Eastbourne died on 28 April 1969.
Frederick and Alice's son Albert Edward Chilvers enlisted in the 19th London Regiment (St Pancras) in January 1918. He married Winifred Lilian Booker in 1932 in East Preston. Albert Edward Chilvers of 26 Tennyson Avenue, Littlehampton died on 24 September 1950 at The Hospital, Worthing. Probate was granted to Winifred Lillian Chilvers, widow. Winifred Lilian Chilvers of 30 Grangeway, Rushington, West Sussex died on 30 September 1984.
Frederick and Alice's son Frederick William Chilvers appears to have emigrated to Australia. He enlisted in the 2nd Allied Invasion Force in Caulfield Victoria, serving between 1939 and 1948. He visited England returning to Fremantle, Western Australia arriving on 7 November 1957. His address in Australia was 1 Lasswade Avenue, Sandy Bay, Hobart, Tasmania.
Frederick and Alice's daughter Kathleen Millicent Chilvers was born in Melbourne, Derbyshire. It was not clear why her parents would have been in Derbyshire at that point, but they returned to Sussex shortly thereafter and Kathleen was living there with her parents in 1911. In 1939 she was living with her parents at Manor Villa, Hailsham. she is described as an "invalid". Kathleen M Chilvers died in 1939 in Hailsham.
Frederick and Alice's daughter Mildred Loelia Chilvers married Herbert Henry Westgate in 1938 in Hailsham. In 1939 they were living at the "Cricketers Arms", Berwick, Hailsham. Herbert was a farmer, a licenced "knacker man" and cattle haulier. Mildred was on unpaid domestic duties. The next entry is closed.
Herbert Henry Westgate of Shabbards, Berwick Station, Polegate died on 3 July 1987, aged 74 years old. He was buried on 8 July 1987 in Berwick, Sussex. Mildred Westgate died on 7 May 2000 in Hailsham, aged 86 years old.
In 1939 Frederick and Alice's daughter
Joyce Winifred Chilvers was living at 106, South Street, Eastbourne. She was a dress materials sales woman. There were 13 people living at the address. Aside from two housemaids the reminder were all sales people of one kind, Was this a lodging house? and were they all working for the same employer? Joyce married John William C Elborn in 1940 in Hailsham. Joyce died in 1985. John died in 2000 in Eastbourne.
Frederick and Alice's son Stanley Thomas Chilvers married Elisa B Fruitiger in 1940 in Hailsham. He died on 7 November 2004 in Eastbourne.
John Henry Reed & Mercy Honeysett
John Henry Reed was born on 8 July 1879 and baptised 12 October 1879 at Bodle Street Green the son of John Henry Reed and Jane Barton.
John married Mercy Honeysett in 1910. Mercy Honeysett had been born in 1876, the daughter of George Honeysett (1853 to 1932) and Laura Knight (1855 to 28 April 1893). No connection has yet been established to the Honeysett's covered in Vol. IV Appendix C.
In 1911 John and Mercy were living in Flowers Green, Herstmonceux where John was a cowman on a farm. They had no children at that point.
In 1921 they were living at 8, Leap Cross, Hellingly. John, aged 41 was a cowman for W Scrase, farmer, of Hawk's Farm, Hailsham. Mercy, aged 44 was on home duties. Their son was 7 years old
- Samuel Donald Reed. Born 27 February 1914 in Hellingly.
In 1939 John and Mercy were living at Farley Farm Cottages, Chiddingly where again John was described as a cowman. Their son Samuel was living with them and described as "incapacitated".
In 1950 John, Mercy and son Samuel were living at Wolverton, Magnum Down.
Mercy Reed of Wolverton, Magnum Down (wife of John Henry Reed) died on 7 October 1953. Probate was granted to Frances Tompsett (wife of William Tompsett).
In 1953 John and Samuel were still at Wolverton, Magnum Down.
Samuel D Reed may have died in 1954 in Maidstone, Kent, aged 40 years old.
John Henry Reed of Hedlea, 11 Keld Avenue, Uckfield died on 9 November 1962 at Pouchlands Hospital, East Chillington, Sussex. Probate was granted to Albert Barton, gardener.