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10th Sep 1597TenantSimon DaieShortbridge MillBuckhurst Terrier
Simon Daie for Shortbridge Mill
Yearly rent 6d

1828Packham; occupation: millerJohn Packham, millerShortbridge MillPigot's Directory

6th Jun 1841CensusAnn Packham, F, Head, widowed, age 76, born Sussex; occupation: millerAnn PeckhamMill House1841 Census
Fletching, Sussex
Robert Packham, M, [Son], age 49, born Sussex; occupation: millerRobert Peckham
Maria Packham, F, [Daughter], age 47, born Sussex; occupation: servantMaria Peckham
Edward Weston, M, age 35 to 39, born Sussex; occupation: servantEdward Weston

6th Jun 1841CensusJoseph Packham, M, Head, age 40 to 44, born Sussex; occupation: miller journeymanJoseph Fleet Peckham, master millerMill House1841 Census
Fletching, Sussex
Mary Packham, F, [Wife], age 40 to 44, born SussexMary Packham [Weston]
Martha Packham, F, [Daughter], age 15 to 19, born SussexMartha Peckham
Joseph Packham, M, [Son], age 10, born SussexJoseph Packham
Ann Packham, F, [Daughter], age 4, born SussexAnne Sinden [Packham]

1851Packham, Joseph; occupation: millerJoseph Fleet Peckham, master millerShortbridgePost Office Directory

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: master millerJoseph Fleet Peckham, master millerShortbridge Mill1851 Census
Fletching, Sussex
WifeMary Packham [Weston]
Son; occupation: miller journeymanJoseph Packham
DaughterAnne Sinden [Packham]

c 1875Sharpsbridge & Shortbridge, West of Uckfield - c 1875Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1875 by Ordnance SurveyShortbridge Mill

1888Directory entryWright, Wm., miller, Shortbridge millShortbridge millBrooker's Guide

c 1899Sharpsbridge and Shortbridge, West of Uckfield - c 1899Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1899 by Ordnance SurveyCorn Mill

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