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c 1825South of Crowborough, Sussex - c 1825Part of the 1 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1825 by Christopher and John GreenwoodWoodreeds

6th Jun 1841CensusWilliam Hesman, M, Head, age 65 to 69, born Sussex; occupation: labourerWilliam Hesman, labourerWoodreed Hill1841 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Mary Hesman, F, [Wife], age 65 to 69, born SussexMary Hesman [Comber]

6th Jun 1841CensusWilliam Field, M, Head, age 55 to 59, born Sussex; occupation: farmerWilliam Field, farmerWoodreed Farm1841 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Sarah Field, F, [Wife], age 55 to 59, born SussexSarah Field [Humphrey]
James Field, M, [Son], age 30 to 34, born SussexJames Field, farm labourer
Frances Field, F, [Daughter], age 20 to 24, born SussexFrances Hartfield [Field]
Joseph Field, M, [Son], age 20 to 24, born SussexJoseph Field, farm labourer
George Field, M, [Son], age 15 to 19, born SussexGeorge Field, farmer
Samuel Field, M, [Grand-son], age 3, born SussexSamuel Field, farm labourer

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: farmerBenjamin Field, farmerWood Reed1851 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Father; occupation: retired farmerWilliam Field, farmer
MotherSarah Field [Humphrey]
Brother; occupation: farm labourerJames Field, farm labourer
Sister; occupation: housekeeperMary Field
Brother; occupation: farmerGeorge Field, farmer
NephewSamuel Field, farm labourer
NieceFrances Field

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: road labourerStephen Foard, road labourerWood Reed Cottage1851 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
WifeSarah Foard
Daughter; occupation: scholarSarah Ann Foard
DaughterCaroline Foard
SonHarry Foard

7th Apr 1861CensusDaniel Dann, M, Head, married, age 70, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerDaniel Dann, farmerWood Reed Cottages1861 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Frances Dann, F, Wife, married, age 72, born Mayfield, SussexFrances Dann [Hazleden]

7th Apr 1861CensusJames Field, M, Head, single, age 50, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer of 36 acres employing 2 labourers and 1 boyJames Field, farm labourerWoodreed1861 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Benjamin Field, M, Brother, single, age 47, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: carterBenjamin Field, farmer
Mary A Mankellow, F, Servant, single, age 34, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: housekeeperMary Ann Mackellow [Deacon]
Henry Hylands, M, Servant, single, age 24, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerHenry Hylands
Richard Lade, M, Servant, single, age 19, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerRichard Lade
Alfred Duplock, M, Servant, single, age 18, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: under carterAlfred Diplock, labourer

1867Directory entryField William, farmer, Wood reedWood reedPost Office Directory

2nd Apr 1871CensusRobert Lusted, M, Head, married, age 50, born Heathfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerRobert Lusted, farm labourerWood Reed1871 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Jane Lusted, F, Wife, married, age 48, born Heathfield, SussexJane Lusted
Robert Lusted, M, Son, single, age 21, born Heathfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerRobert Lusted
Henry Lusted, M, Son, single, age 16, born Heathfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerHenry Lusted
Mary Lusted, F, Daughter, age 11, born Heathfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarMary Lusted
Caroline Lusted, F, Daughter, age 9; occupation: scholarCaroline Lusted
William Lusted, M, Son, age 5, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarWilliam Lusted

2nd Apr 1871CensusJohn Weston, M, Head, widowed, age 60, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJohn Weston, farmerWood Reed1871 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Margaret Jenner, F, Servant, single, age 42, born Lamberhurst, Sussex; occupation: housekeeperMargaret Jenner
Elizabeth Jenner, F, Boarder, age 6, born Hastings, Sussex; occupation: scholarElizabeth Jenner
Edward Jenner, M, Boarder, age 4 [months], born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarEdward John Weston Jenner
Peter Baker, M, Servant, single, age 30, born West Hoathly, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerPeter Baker

c 1875Ordnance Place, Butchers Cross and Cowden, West of Mayfield - c 1875Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1875 by Ordnance SurveyWoodreed

3rd Apr 1881CensusRobert Lusted, M, Head, married, age 61, born Heathfield; occupation: farm labourerRobert Lusted, farm labourerWoodreed1881 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Jane Lusted, F, Wife, married, age 59, born MayfieldJane Lusted
Caroline Lusted, F, Daughter, single, age 19, born Steyning; occupation: domestic servantCaroline Lusted
William Lusted, M, Son, age 15, born Mayfield; occupation: farm labourerWilliam Lusted

3rd Apr 1881CensusJohn Weston, M, Head, widowed, age 70, born Mayfield; occupation: agentJohn Weston, grazier's agentWoodreed1881 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
John Weston, M, Son, age 10, born Mayfield; occupation: scholarEdward John Weston
Margaret Guner, F, Servant, single, age 50, born Lamberhurst; occupation: housekeeperMargaret Guner

5th Apr 1891CensusRobert Lusted, M, Head, married, age 70, born Heathfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerRobert Lusted, farm labourerWoodreed1891 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Jane Lusted, F, Wife, married, age 68, born Mayfield, SussexJane Lusted
George Lusted, M, Son, married, age 47, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: visitor, police officerGeorge Lusted
William Lusted, M, Son, single, age 25, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerWilliam Lusted
Caroline Lusted, M, Grandson, age 10, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarCaroline Lusted
George Lusted, M, Visitor, age 9, born Brighton, Sussex; occupation: scholarGeorge Lusted

5th Apr 1891CensusJohn Weston, M, Head, married, age 80, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: grazier's agentJohn Weston, grazier's agentWoodreed1891 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Margaret Weston, F, Wife, married, age 58, born Lamberhurst, SussexMargaret Weston
Edward J Weston, M, Son, single, age 20, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerEdward John Weston
William Weston, M, Boarder, single, age 73, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: living on own meansWilliam Weston

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