The Weald of Kent, Surrey and Sussex
London Road [a.k.a. Withyham Road]      Crowborough  
Places in London Road [a.k.a. Withyham Road]
Cooks Corner
Denefield
Down Street
Elim Cottage
Elim Farm
Elim Villa
Fords Fields
Forest Fold [a.k.a. Two Chimneys] Chapel
Forest Lea
Hazeldene
Littlebourne
Pencombe
Pleasant View
Rugsmith [a.k.a. Ragsworth] Green
Spillpoints House
Summersales Farm
The Downs [a.k.a. Down Cottage]
Two Chimneys [a.k.a. Chapel Cottage, Boarer Cottage]
Wallis Cottage
White House
Woodburn Farm
Historical records

26th Feb 1839Crowborough Cross, Sussex - 1839David Pratt (occupier and owner)David Pratt, farm labourerCottage and Garden (0 acres 1 roods 2 perches) plot 2046Rotherfield Tithe Map

26th Feb 1839Crowborough Cross, Sussex - 1839Joseph Wickens (occupier) and David Pratt (owner)Joseph Wickens, farm labourerHouse and Garden (0 acres 0 roods 12 perches) plot 2047Rotherfield Tithe Map

6th Jun 1841CensusDavid Pratt, M, Head, age 20 to 24, born SussexDavid Pratt, farm labourerCrowborough [London Road]1841 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Caroline Farmer, F, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation: servantCaroline Pratt [Fermor]
Harriot Farmer, F, [Servant's daughter], age 3, born SussexHarriett Pratt Fermor

6th Jun 1841CensusJoseph Wickens, M, Head, age 40 to 44, born SussexJoseph Wickens, farm labourerCrowborough [London Road]1841 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Sophia Wickens, F, [Wife], age 35 to 39, born SussexSophia Wickens [Porter]
Obadiah Wickens, M, [Son], age 13, born SussexObadiah Wickens
Field Wickens, M, [Son], age 9, born SussexField Wickens, farm labourer
George Wickens, M, [Son], age 7, born SussexGeorge Wickens, charcoal burner
Mary Wickens, F, [Daughter], age 3, born SussexMary Ann Wickens
Phoebe Wickens, F, [Daughter], age 11 months, born SussexPhoebe Wickens

5th Apr 1891CensusAlfred Wallace Humphrey, M, Head, married, age 34, born Brighton, Sussex; occupation Retired GrocerAlfred Wallace Humphrey, grocerHill Brow1891 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Charlotte Jane Humphrey, F, Wife, married, age 38, born Christchurch, HampshireCharlotte Jane Humphrey
Maud Humphrey, F, Daughter, age 12, born Birkenhead, Cheshire; occupation ScholarMaud Humphrey
May Lily Ward, F, Servant, single, age 18, born Hempnall, Norfolk; occupation GovernessMay Lily Ward
Elizabeth Izzard, F, Servant, single, age 14, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: general domestic servantElizabeth Izzard

5th Apr 1891CensusCharles Christopher Bannister, M, Head, married, age 32, born London, Middlesex, occupation: living on own meansCharles Christopher Bannister, living on own meansHazeldene1891 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Gertrude Isabel Bannister, F, Wife, married, age 35, born Godalming, SurreyGertrude Isabel Bannister
Mabel Bannister, F, Daughter, age 10, born Chislehurst, KentMabel Bannister
Christopher Bannister, M, Son, age 9, born Chislehurst, KentChristopher Bannister
Emily Priestman, F, Governess, single, age 24, born Kilburn, London; occupation Education of ChildrenEmily Priestman
Sarah Robey, F, Servant, single, age 38, born Wantage, Berkshire; occupation General Domestic ServantSarah Robey
Isabel Wilmshurst, F, Servant, single, age 10, born Hurstwood, Sussex; occupation HousemaidIsabel Wilmshurst

5th Apr 1891CensusCharles Aubin, M, Head, married, age 42, born Stoke Ash, Suffolk; occupation: blacksmith and ironmongerCharles Aubin, blacksmith and ironmongerLondon Road1891 Census
Rotherfield, Sussex
Ellen Aubin, F, Wife, married, age 41, born Wrotham, Kent; occupation: shop workerEllen Aubin
Herbert E Aubin, M, Son, single, age 16, born Frant, Sussex; occupation: blacksmith's assistantHerbert E Aubin
Charles W Aubin, M, Son, single, age 14, born Frant, Sussex; occupation: blacksmith's assistantCharles W Aubin
Eliza E Aubin, F, Daughter, single, age 13, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarEliza E Aubin
Edwin J Aubin, M, Son, age 11, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarEdwin J Aubin
Victor J Aubin, M, Son, age 10, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarVictor J Aubin
Cecil G Aubin, M, Son, age 3, born Rotherfield, SussexCecil G Aubin

5th Apr 1891CensusOlivia Annels, F, Head, single, age 60, born Droxford, Hampshire; occupation: farmerOlivia Annels, farmerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Agnes Annels, F, Sister, single, age 35, born Swanmell, Hampshire; occupation: sister's helpAgnes Annels
Thomas Annels, M, Brother, single, age 33, born Swanmell, Hampshire; occupation: farmerThomas Annels
Albert Doudney, M, Servant, single, age 14, born Heathfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerAlbert Doudney

5th Apr 1891CensusLewis P Allen, M, Head, married, age 57, born Coggeshall, Essex; occupation: retired bill discounter living on own meansLewis P Allen, bill discounterCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Agnes M Allen, F, Wife, married, age 48, born Tottenham, MiddlesexAgnes M Allen
Emily Gibbs, F, Servant, single, age 25, born London, Middlesex; occupation: cookEmily Gibbs
Caroline Gibbs, F, Servant, single, age 18, born Tunbridge Wells, Kent; occupation: housemaidCaroline Gibbs
Ellen Sparks, F, Servant, single, age 20, born Reading, Berkshire; occupation: parlourmaidEllen Sparks

5th Apr 1891CensusJohn Burn, M, Head, married, age 64, born Alnwick, Northumberland, occupation: farmerJohn Burn, farmerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Harriett Burn, F, Wife, married, age 64, born Tunbridge Wells, KentHarriett Burn
Joseph T Burn, M, Grandson, age 9, born Camden, LondonJoseph T Burn
Ernest J Burn, M, Grandson, age 7, born Camden, LondonErnest J Burn

5th Apr 1891CensusGeorge Groombridge, M, Head, married, age 24, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: railway platelayerGeorge Groombridge, railway platelayerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Ruth Groombridge, F, Wife, married, age 22, born Withyham, SussexRuth Groombridge

5th Apr 1891CensusJonathan Holmwood, M, Head, widowed, age 36, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: general labourerJonathan Homewood, labourerTyle House Lane1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Sidney E Holmwood, M, Son, age 7, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarSydney Ernest Holmwood
Reginald H Holmwood, M, Son, age 4, born Withyham, SussexReginald Harold Holmwood
Lily L Holmwood, F, Daughter, age 2, born Withyham, SussexLily Louise Holmwood
Mary A Brown, F, Servant, single, age 24, born Hartfield, Sussex; occupation: housekeeperMary A Brown

5th Apr 1891CensusCaleb Taylor, M, Head, married, age 40, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: charcoal burnerCaleb Taylor, farm labourerTyle House Lane1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mercy Taylor, F, Wife, married, age 38, born Withyham, SussexMercy Taylor [Baker]
Rhoda Taylor, F, Daughter, single, age 14, born Withyham, SussexMary Rhoda Taylor
James Taylor, M, Son, age 12, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: assistant charcoal burnerJames Caleb Taylor
Thomas Taylor, M, Son, age 10, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarBernard Thomas Taylor
Herbert Taylor, M, Son, age 7, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarHerbert Taylor, general labourer
Amos Taylor, M, Son, age 3, born Withyham, SussexAmos Taylor
Daniel Taylor, M, Son, age 3, born Withyham, SussexDaniel Taylor

5th Apr 1891CensusGeorge Colbran, M, Head, married, age 41, born Arlington, Sussex; occupation: bricklayerGeorge Colbran, bricklayer journeymanCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary A Colbran, F, Wife, married, age 48, born Rotherfield, SussexMary Ann Colbran [Bailey]
Arthur W Colbran, M, Son, single, age 21, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: stockmanArthur William Colbran
Mercy Colbran, F, Daughter, age 14, born Rotherfield, SussexMercy I. Colbran
David Colbran, M, Son, age 10, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarDavid Colbran
George Colbran, M, Son, age 8, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarGeorge Thomas Colbran, journeyman butcher
Eliza Colbran, F, Granddaughter, age 2, born Rotherfield, SussexEliza Colbran

5th Apr 1891CensusAmos Frost, M, Head, married, age 38, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farmerAmos Frost, rake makerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Eleanor Le Frost, F, Wife, married, age 39, born Uckfield, SussexLouisa Ellen Frost [Vinall]
Ethel Frost, F, Daughter, age 12, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarEthel Frost
Alfred Frost, M, Son, age 10, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarAlfred Frost
Elsie Frost, F, Daughter, age 6, born Withyham, SussexElsie Frost
Percy E Frost, M, Son, age 4, born Withyham, SussexPercy E Frost
Morse M Frost, F, Daughter, age 3, born Withyham, SussexMorse M Frost
Ansley J Frost, F, Daughter, age 3, born Withyham, SussexAnsley J Frost

5th Apr 1891CensusSamuel Hoath, M, Head, married, age 54, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: bootmakerSamuel Hoath, boot makerBeards Lane1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Hoath, F, Wife, married, age 54, born Withyham, SussexMary Hoath [Beard]
James Hoath, M, Son, single, age 20, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: bootmakerJames Duvall Hoath
Samuel Hoath, M, Son, single, age 18, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: bootmakerSamuel Duvall Hoath
Rose Beard, F, Sister, single, age 68, born Withyham, SussexRose Beard
May Hoath, F, Niece, age 2, born Tunbridge Wells, KentMay Hoath
Alexander Gibb, M, Nephew, age 8, born Poplar, London; occupation: scholarAlexander Gibb

5th Apr 1891CensusJohn Crittal, M, Head, married, age 42, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farmerJohn Histed CrittalCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Rose Crittal, F, Wife, married, age 25, born Withyham, SussexRose Crittall [Boarer]
Mercy Crittal, F, Daughter, single, age 15, born Withyham, SussexMercy Allcorn [Crittal]
George Crittal, M, Son, age 9, born Withyham, SussexGeorge Crittal
Harriet Crittal, F, Daughter, age 7, born Withyham, SussexHarriet Crittal
Charles W Crittal, M, Son, age 3, born Withyham, SussexCharles W Crittal
Henry Crittal, M, Son, age 2, born Withyham, SussexHenry Crittal
John Crittal, M, Son, age 7 weeks, born Withyham, SussexJohn Crittal

5th Apr 1891CensusMathew Hobbs, M, Head, married, age 58, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerMathew Hobbs, farm labourerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Maria Hobbs, F, Wife, married, age 78, born Withyham, SussexMaria E. Hobbs [Edwards] [Box]
Alice E Edwards, F, Stepdaughter, single, age 41, born Withyham, SussexAlice Elizabeth Edwards

5th Apr 1891CensusGeorge Field, M, Head, married, age 40, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: grocerGeorge Field, grocer and draperCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Field, F, Wife, married, age 31, born Kent; occupation: grocerMary Field
John Kingsbury, M, Servant, single, age 17, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: grocer's assistantJohn Kingsbury
Rose Stevens, F, Servant, single, age 16, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: general domestic servantRose Stevens
Albert Twiner, M, Servant, single, age 15, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: general domestic servantAlbert Twiner

5th Apr 1891CensusHenry Fermor, M, Head, married, age 53, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farmerHenry Fermor, farm labourerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Eliza Fermor, F, Wife, married, age 44, born Withyham, SussexEliza Fermor [Pilbeam]
Mary J Fermor, F, Daughter, single, age 22, born Withyham, SussexMary Jane Fermor
Eliza Fermor, F, Daughter, single, age 20, born Withyham, SussexEliza Langridge [Fermor]
Henry Fermor, M, Son, single, age 19, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farmer's sonHenry Fermor
Thomas Daniel, M, Boarder, single, age 44, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerThomas Daniel
William H Turner, M, Boarder, single, age 16, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerWilliam H Turner
James Hyder, M, Boarder, single, age 22, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerThomas James Hider
William Pilbeam, M, Father-in-law, widowed, age 71, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: Farm labourerWilliam Pilbeam, farm labourer

5th Apr 1891CensusSarah Martin, M, Head, widowed, age 73, born Rotherfield, SussexSarah A. MartinCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex

5th Apr 1891CensusSelina Wilmshurst, F, Head, single, age 32, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: SeamstressSelina WilmshurstCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Emily Wilmshurst, F, Niece, single, age 25, born Withyham, SussexEmily Ann Wilmshurst
Esther Walters, F, Visitor, single, age 30, born Buxted, SussexEsther Walter

5th Apr 1891CensusHenry Akehurst, M, Head, married, age 46, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: carpenter and joinerHenry Akhurst, carpenterOld Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Eliza Akehurst, F, Wife, married, age 47, born Tunbridge Wells, KentEliza Akehurst

5th Apr 1891CensusThomas Ashdown, M, Head, married, age 43, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: gardenerThomas Ashdown, painter and gardenerOld Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Annie M Ashdown, F, Wife, married, age 40, born Walkern, HampshireAnnie Maria Ashdown [Savage]
Ethel S Ashdown, F, Daughter, age 9, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarEthel Sarah Ashdown
Albert T Ashdown, M, Son, age 7, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarAlbert Thomas Ashdown
Marian E Ashdown, F, Daughter, age 6, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarMaria Elizabeth Ashdown

5th Apr 1891CensusCecil Clarke, M, Head, single, age 30, born Abingdon, Berkshire, occupation: farmerCecil Clarke, farmerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Edward H C Polehampton, M, Visitor, single, age 20, born Hartfield, Sussex; occupation: FarmerEdward H C Polehampton
Charles F Ganard, M, Visitor, single, age 21, born South Kensington, London; occupation: living on own meansCharles F Ganard
Ellen Dolding, F, Servant, single, age 17, born Hadlow, Kent; occupation: housemaidEllen Dolding
James Rideout, M, Servant, single, age 24, born Ashenole, Dorset; occupation: GroomJames Rideout
Rhoda Ellis, F, Servant, married, age 41, born Hornsey, London; occupation: housekeeperRhoda Ellis

5th Apr 1891CensusAlbert C Dean, M, Head, married, age 26, born Littlehampton, Sussex; occupation: gardenerAlbert C Dean, gardenerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Elizabeth Dean, F, Wife, married, age 33, born Rotherfield, SussexElizabeth Dean

5th Apr 1891CensusWilliam Kember, M, Head, widowed, age 76, born Cowden, Kent; occupation: retired farmerWilliam Kember, farmerCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Phoebe Fermor, F, Servant, single, age 38, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: housekeeperPhoebe Fermor

5th Apr 1891CensusGeorge Ashdown, M, Head, married, age 72, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: smith and farrierGeorge Ashdown, blacksmithCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Isabella Ashdown, F, Wife, married, age 70, born Withyham, SussexIsabella Ashdown [Balcomb]
Jabez Ashdown, M, Son, married, age 39, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: smith and farrierJabez Ashdown, smith
Mary Ashdown, F, Daughter-in-law, married, age 38, born Withyham, SussexMary Ashdown [Twiner]
Thomas Ashdown, M, Grandson, age 11, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarThomas J. W. Ashdown
George Ashdown, M, Grandson, age 8, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarGeorge Henry Ashdown, cowman
Arthur Ashdown, M, Grandson, age 6, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarArthur Jabez Ashdown, butcher
Frederick Ashdown, M, Grandson, age 3, born Withyham, SussexFrederick Ashdown

5th Apr 1891CensusThomas Virgin, M, Head, married, age 29, born Thorncombe, Dorset; occupation: CoachmanThomas VirginCrowboro' Road1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary A Virgin, F, Wife, married, age 29, born Welwyn, HertfordshireMary A Virgin

1905London RoadLondon Road, CrowboroughPrivate collection

2nd Apr 1911CensusCharles Filtness, M, Head, married, age 48, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: chemistCharles Filtness, chemistLondon Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex
Kate Filtness, F, Wife, married 20 years, age 46, born Eastthorpe, Essex; occupation: assists in businessKate Filtness
Ethel Humphery, F, Relative, single, age 25, born Birch, Essex; occupation: assists in houseEthel Humphery
Edward Scott, M, Servant, single, age 17, born Buxted, Sussex; occupation: assists in businessEdward Scott
Rose Holmwood, F, Servant, single, age 16, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: assists in houseRose Holmwood

2nd Apr 1911CensusThomas Bradley, M, Head, widower, age 34, born Wantage, Berkshire; occupation: saddler and harness makerThomas Bradley, saddler and harness makerLondon Road Cross1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex
Rosa Bradley, F, Sister, single, age 32, born Wantage, Berkshire; occupation: housekeeperRosa Bradley
William Albert Bradley, M, Brother, single, age 28, born Wantage, Berkshire; occupation: tailorWilliam Albert Bradley

2nd Apr 1911CensusIsaac Hoadley, M, Head, married, age 52, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: fishmongerIsaac Hoadley, fishmongerLondon Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex
Fanny O. Hoadley, F, Wife, married, age 56, born Ticehurst, SussexFanny O. Hoadley
Edith O. Hoadley, F, Daughter, single, age 28, born Wadhurst, SussexEdith O. Hoadley
Harold J. Hoadley, M, Son, single, age 23, born Wadhurst, Sussex; occupation: fishmongerHarold J. Hoadley

2nd Apr 1911CensusMaryann Neve, F, Head, widow, age 52, born Sussex; occupation: lodging housekeeperMaryann Neve, lodging housekeeperWithyham Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex
Lizzie Neve, F, Daughter, single, age 20, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: domesticLizzie Neve
Frank Neve, M, Son, single, age 18, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: golf caddieFrank Neve
Daisy Neve, F, Daughter, single, age 16, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: domesticDaisy Neve
Percy Neve, M, Son, age 13, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: schoolPercy Neve
Alfred Neve, M, Son, age 9, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: schoolAlfred Neve

2nd Apr 1911CensusCharles Grinham, M, Head, married, age 35, born Sidmouth, Devonshire; occupation: joiner machine shopCharles Grinham, joiner machine shopWithyham Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex
Mercy Grinham, F, Wife, married 5 years, age 36; occupation: dressmakerMercy Grinham
Mary Ann Douglas, F, Sister-in-law, married, age 47, born Hastings, Sussex; occupation: domesticMary Ann Douglas

2nd Apr 1911CensusGeorge Field, M, Head, age 61, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: caretaker (workmen's club)George Field, caretaker (workmen's club)Withyham Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex
Mary Field, F, Wife, age 51, born East Peckham, KentMary Field
Maggie Wright, F, Visitor, age 9Maggie Wright

2nd Apr 1911CensusArthur Colpoys Wood, M, Head, married, age 47, born Ruddington, Nottinghampshire; occupation: architect and surveyorArthur Colpoys Wood, architect and surveyorWithyham Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex
Ethel Frances Wood, F, Wife, married 14 years, age 49, born Hough On The Hill, LincolnshireEthel Frances Wood
Dorothy Anne Colpoys Wood, F, Daughter, age 9, born Crowborough, SussexDorothy Anne Colpoys Wood
Christopher Andrew Colpoys Wood, M, Son, age 8, born Crowborough, SussexChristopher Andrew Colpoys Wood
Leah Hannah Meredith, F, Servant, single, age 22, born Stroud, Gloucestershire; occupation: domestic servant and cookLeah Hannah Meredith

2nd Apr 1911CensusFrederick Wickens, M, Head, widower, age 66, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: jobbing gardenerFrederick Wickens, miller's waggonerHope Cottage, Withyham Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex
Charles William Mason, M, Son-in-law, married, age 26, born Tunbridge Wells, Kent; occupation: carman, coal merchant and carrierCharles William Mason
Ede Mason, F, Daughter, married, age 23, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: domestic workEde Mason

2nd Apr 1911CensusArthur Seed, M, Head, single, age 26, born Skipton, Yorkshire; occupation: stablemanArthur Seed, stablemanPolice Return: In Hayloft, Withyham Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex

2nd Apr 1911CensusHenry Teague, M, Head, single, age 60, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: agricultural labourerHenry Teague, agricultural labourerPolice Return: In Hayloft, Withyham Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex

2nd Apr 1911CensusWalter Hinkley, M, Head, single, age 45, born Benenden, Kent; occupation: stablemanWalter Hinkley, stablemanPolice Return: In Hayloft, Withyham Road1911 Census
Crowborough, Sussex

1920London RoadLondon Road, CrowboroughPrivate collection

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