The Weald of Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Renley Farm    Sand Hill Lane  Eridge  

Books and other documents
PublishedTitle, author and references
1928Rotherfield - The Story of some Wealden Manors by Catharine Pulleinp. 279; p. 281

Historical records

c 1724Eridge, Sussex - c 1724Part of the 1 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1724 by Richard BudgenRenlys

c 1795Eridge, Sussex - c 1795Part of the 1 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1795 by William Gardner and Thomas GreamHenly Farm

c 1825Eridge, Sussex - c 1825Part of the 1 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1825 by Christopher and John GreenwoodHenly

26th Feb 1839Sandhill, Sussex - 1839John Smith (occupier) and William Wickenden of Renley (owner)John Smith, farmerHomestead, House Garden Buildings etc. (0 acres 1 roods 16 perches) plot 816Rotherfield Tithe Map

6th Jun 1841CensusJohn Smith, M, Head, age 35 to 39, born Sussex; occupation: farmerJohn Smith, farmerRenley1841 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Eliza Smith, F, [Wife], age 30 to 34, born SussexEliza Smith [Fuller]
Jabez Smith, M, [Son], age 7, born SussexJabez Smith
Elizabeth Smith, F, [Daughter], age 6, born SussexElizabeth Smith
Josiah Smith, M, [Son], age 4, born SussexJosiah Smith
Hamish Smith, M, [Son], age 2, born SussexManoh Smith
Mary Smith, F, [Daughter], age 1, born SussexMary Jane Smith
John Mills, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation: saddler's apprenticeJohn Mills, harness maker
George Brown, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerGeorge Brown
George Earl, M, age 15 to 19, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerGeorge Earl
Elizabeth Ford, F, age 19, born Sussex; occupation: servantElizabeth Ford
Son; occupation: employed on farmWilliam Lockyer
Visitor; occupation: servantMary Lockyer [Moon]
Servant; occupation: farm servantLewis John Dadswell
Visitor; occupation: servantMary Moon
Servant; occupation: housekeeperElizabeth Moon

7th Apr 1861CensusHenry Taylor, M, Head, married, age 35, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farmer of 65 acres employing 1 man and 1 boyHenry Taylor, farm labourerRenly1861 Census
Rotherfield and Crowborough, Sussex
Charlotte Taylor, F, Wife, married, age 36, born Rotherfield, SussexCharlotte Taylor [Wickens]
John Taylor, M, Son, age 9, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer's sonJohn Taylor
Henry Taylor, M, Son, age 8, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarHenry Taylor
Naomi Taylor, F, Daughter, age 6, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarNaomi Taylor
Thomas Taylor, M, Son, age 4, born Withyham, SussexThomas Taylor, farmer
Ruth Taylor, F, Daughter, age 2m, born Rotherfield, SussexRuth Taylor
Frances Bailey, F, Servant, single, age 13, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: domestic servantFrances Baker [Bailey]

2nd Apr 1871CensusThomas Ray, M, Head, married, age 71, born East Grinstead, Sussex; occupation: farmer of 64 acres employing 2 labourers and officiating as baptist minister at Lamberhurst, KentThomas Ray, farmerRenly1871 Census
Rotherfield and Crowborough, Sussex
Emily Ray, F, Wife, married, age 45, born Bermondsey, SurreyEmily Ray
Alfred Russell, M, Servant, single, age 18, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farm servantAlfred Russell

3rd Apr 1881CensusIsaac Ledger, M, Head, married, age 43, born Rotherfield; occupation: farmerIsaac LedgerRenleys1881 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Lydia Ledger, F, Wife, married, age 36, born MaresfieldLydia Ledger
Amy Ledger, F, Daughter, age 7, born RotherfieldCaroline Amy Ledger
Amos Ledger, M, Son, age 5, born RotherfieldAmos Ledger
Lydia Ledger, F, Daughter, age 2, born RotherfieldLydia Mary Ledger
Jane Wickens, F, Servant, single, age 15, born Rotherfield; occupation Domestic ServantJane Pattenden [Wickens]
Alfred Martin, M, Servant, single, age 16, born Rotherfield; occupation: farm labourerAlfred Martin, labourer

1882Directory entryLedger Isaac, farmer, RenlyRenlyKelly's Directory

5th Apr 1891CensusIsaac Ledger, M, Head, married, age 55, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farmerIsaac Ledger, farmerRenley Farm1891 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Lydia Ledger, F, Wife, married, age 47, born Rotherfield, SussexLydia Ledger
Amy Ledger, F, Daughter, single, age 17, born Rotherfield, SussexAmy Ledger
Amos Ledger, M, Son, age 15, born Rotherfield, SussexAmos Ledger
Lydia Ledger, F, Daughter, age 12, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarLydia Ledger
Aaron Taylor, M, Servant, single, age 19, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farm servantAaron James Taylor

c 1899Sandhill, Sussex - c 1899Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1899 by Ordnance SurveyRendlie Farm

2nd Apr 1911CensusEliza Burbidge, F, Head, widow, age 60, born Hawkhurst, Kent; occupation: small poultry farmEliza Burbidge, small poultry farmRendlie Farm Sand Hill, Eridge1911 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Catherine Westley, F, Sister, widow, age 60, born Hawkhurst, Kent; occupation: small poultry farmCatherine Westley
William Couchman, M, Brother-in-law, widower, age 61, born Hawkhurst, Kent; occupation: house carpenterWilliam Couchman
Stanley Watler Chalcroft, M, Boarder, single, age 19, born Tunbridge Wells, Kent; occupation: gardenerStanley Watler Chalcroft

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