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Elim Cottage
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Jockeys Farm
Little Clay Farm
Motts Mill Common
Motts Mill Hill
Rocks Farm
Sherlocks Farm
Stone's Cottages
Historical records

c 1597Stonelande Parck, The Manor of Buckhurst - c 1597Part of the maps produced in 1597 in the Buckhurst TerrierShurlocks Water Mill

1785Shelocks near Tunbridge Wells taken in a field near Rusthall CommonShelocks near Tunbridge Wells taken in a field near Rusthall Common, watercolour (18.1 x 26cm) painted by Samuel Hieronymus GrimmMotts Mill© British Library Board - Shelfmark: Additional MS 5671, Item number: f. 4 (no. 4)

c 1795Withyham, Sussex - c 1795Part of the 1 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1795 by William Gardner and Thomas GreamMoat Mill Common

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: labourerJames Groombridge, labourerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Employed by Thomas Patching of Alksford Farm
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishMartha Groombridge
One son away at Shooters Hill5 children Groombridge

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: labourerObadiah Turner, farm labourerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: market gardenerAdam Heath, market gardenerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishSophia Heath
At homeChild Heath
Son; hurt in the spine and somewhat deformedSon Heath

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation LabourerWilliam LucksfordMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishEllen Luxford
Charlotte Luxford
Sarah Luxford
Lueaza Luxford

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: labourerAbraham AllenMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Belongs to Withyham ParishJane Allen

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: labourerJohn AllenMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishJane Allen [Avis]
Abraham Allen, farm labourer
Ellenor Allen
Abel Allen, farm labourer
Hannah Allen

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: labourerWilliam Turner, labourerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Employed by Mr Beeching, Esq. of Penns Rocks Farm
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishSarah Turner [Vinall]
All at home4 children Turner

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyhan Parish; occupation: sawyerThomas Adams, sawyerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Employed by Earl Abergavenny of Eridge Green
Wife; belongs to Withyhan ParishSophia Adams [Wheeler]

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: carterJohn Hall, carterMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Employed by Mr Beeching, Esq. of Penns Rocks Farm
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishMary Hall
Child Hall

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: parish clerkJohn Adams, parish clerkMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishKezia Adams [Allen]
SonAbraham Adams
DaughterMary Adams

1838CensusHead; widowed; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: gardenerAbraham Akehurst, gardenerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: labourerJames AllenEntrance Gate, Motts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Employed by Mr Beeching, Esq. of Penns Rocks Farm
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishMary Anne Allen [Styles] [Ashby]
At homeGeorge Styles
At homeStephen Henry Ashby Styles
At homeEliza Allen
At homeWilliam Allen, farm labourer
At homeEdward Allen, farm labourer

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: carpenterDavid Avis, carpenterMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Employed by Earl Abergavenny of Eridge Green
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishAnnesley Avis [Turner]
At homeGeorge Avis, carpenter
At homeHarriet Avis
the two eldest daughters have a few children to teach
At homeElizabeth Martin [Avis]
the two eldest daughters have a few children to teach
At homeLouisa Walter [Avis]
At homeHarriet Akehurst [Avis]
At homeEliza Avis
At homeFrances Heath [Avis]
At homeThomas Avis, carpenter

1838CensusHead; widowed; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: thatcherGeorge Edwards, carpenterMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Daughter; At homeMatilda Burfoot [Edwards]

1838CensusHead; widowed; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: carpenterWilliam Edwards, carpenterMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Employed by Earl De La Warr
Daughter; At home, deficient in intellectSophia Edwards

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: labourerHenry Avis, farmerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Wife; has a very dangerous swelling in left arm; belongs to Withyham ParishAnne Avis [Edwards]
At homeMary Turner [Avis]
At homeCaroline Avis
At homeAmos Avis

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: gardenerWilliam AllenMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Employed by Earl De La Warr
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishPhoebe Allen [Avis]
At homeWilliam Allen

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: road labourerWilliam Peerless, road labourerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham Parish; occupation: labourerJames Bassett, farm labourerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Wife; belongs to Withyham ParishEliza Bassett [Edwards]

1838CensusHead, belongs to Withyham Parish, occupation: labourerJames Carr, labourerMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
Wife, belongs to Withyham ParishMary Carr [Penfold]
DaughterMary Carr

1838CensusHead; belongs to Withyham ParishJohn HallMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex

1838CensusMotts Mill1838 Census
Motts Mill, Sussex
That part of Withyham Parish known as Motts Mill.

6th Jun 1841CensusJonathan Edwards, M, Head, age 30 to 34, born Sussex; occupation: carpenterJonathan Edwards, thatcherMotts Mill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Edwards, F, [Wife], age 25 to 29, born SussexMary Edwards [Thorp]
Thomas Edwards, M, [Son], age 6, born SussexThomas Edwards
George Edwards, M, [Son], age 4, born SussexGeorge Edwards, boot and shoe maker
Thomas Thorp, M, age 65 to 69, born Sussex; occupation IndependentThomas Thorp

6th Jun 1841CensusObadiah Turner, M, Head, age 40 to 44, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerObadiah Turner, farm labourerMotts Mill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Turner, F, [Wife], age 35 to 39, born SussexMary Turner [Simmons]
James Turner, M, [Son], age 11, born SussexJames Turner, farm labourer

6th Jun 1841CensusJames Allen, M, Head, age 30 to 34, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJames AllenMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Ann Allen, F, [Wife], age 35 to 39, born SussexMary Anne Allen [Styles] [Ashby]
Stephen Allen, M, [Son], age 11, born SussexStephen Henry Ashby Styles
Eliza Allen, F, [Daughter], age 9, born SussexEliza Allen
William Allen, M, [Son], age 7, born SussexWilliam Allen, farm labourer
Edwards Allen, M, [Son], age 5, born SussexEdward Allen, farm labourer
Alfred Allen, M, [Son], age 1, born SussexAlfred Allen, farm labourer
Eliza Avis, F, age 15 to 19, born Sussex; occupation: independentEliza Avis

6th Jun 1841CensusJohn Peerless, M, Head, age 50 to 54, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJohn Peerless, road labourerMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Fanny Peerless, F, [Wife], age 40 to 44Frances Peerless
John Peerless, M, [Son], age 15 to 19; occupation: farm labourerJohn Peerless
Harriet Woodham, F, age 4Harriet Woodham
George Dival, M, age 30 to 34, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerGeorge Dival, farm labourer
William Dadswell, M, age 7, born SussexWilliam Dadswell

6th Jun 1841CensusHenry Avis, M, Head, age 30 to 34, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerHenry Avis, farmerMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Ann Avis, F, [Wife], age 30 to 34, born SussexAnne Avis [Edwards]
Mary Avis, F, [Daughter], age 8, born SussexMary Turner [Avis]
Caroline Avis, F, [Daughter], age 6, born SussexCaroline Avis
Amos Avis, M, [Son], age 4, born SussexAmos Avis
Alfred Avis, M, [Son], age 1, born SussexAlfred Avis
William Akehurst, M, age 25 to 29, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerWilliam Akehurst, farm labourer

6th Jun 1841CensusWilliam Turner, M, Head, age 35 to 39, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerWilliam Turner, farm labourerMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Turner, F, [Wife], age 30 to 34, born SussexMary Ann Turner [Tester]
Thomas Turner, M, [Son], age 12, born SussexThomas Turner, farm labourer
Eliza Turner, F, [Daughter], age 10, born SussexEliza Turner
Mary Turner, F, [Daughter], age 8, born SussexMary Turner
Harriett Turner, F, [Daughter], age 6, born SussexHarriett Turner
Lydia Turner, F, [Daughter], age 4, born SussexLydia Best [Turner]
Ann Turner, F, [Daughter], age 2, born SussexAnne Card [Turner]
John Turner, M, age 25 to 29, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJohn Turner, farm labourer

6th Jun 1841CensusJohn Burfoot, M, Head, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJohn Burfoot, farm labourerMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Matilda Burfoot, F, [Wife], age 20 to 24, born SussexMatilda Burfoot [Edwards]
George Burfoot, M, [Son], age 1, born SussexGeorge Burfoot
Harriett N/K, F, age 12, born SussexHarriett N/K
George Edwards, M, [Father-in-law], age 60 to 64, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerGeorge Edwards, carpenter

6th Jun 1841CensusEdward Burridge, M, Head, age 50 to 54; occupation Farm labourerEdward Burridge, farm labourerMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Martha Burridge, F, [Wife], age 50 to 54, born SussexMartha Burridge
Mary Burridge, F, [Daughter], age 12, born SussexMary Burridge
Richard Burridge, M, [Son], age 9, born SussexRichard Burridge

6th Jun 1841CensusThomas Faulkner, M, Head, age 30 to 34, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerThomas Faulkner, farm labourerMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Faulkner, F, [Wife], age 25 to 29, born SussexMary Faulkner
George Faulkner, M, [Son], age 9, born SussexGeorge Faulkner

6th Jun 1841CensusAdam Heath, M, Head, age 55 to 59, born Sussex; occupation: farmerAdam Heath, gardenerMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Lucy Heath, F, [Wife], age 55 to 59, born SussexLucy Heath [Sears]
James Heath, M, [Son], age 20 to 24, born SussexJames Heath
John Heath, M, [Son], age 25 to 29, born SussexJohn Heath, thatcher
Phebe Heath, F, [Daughter-in-law], age 24, born SussexPhebe Heath [Mitchell]
Frances Heath, F, [Grand-daughter], age 3, born SussexFrances Heat
Sarah Heath, F, [Grand-daughter], age 5 months, born SussexSarah Heat
Henry Lester, M, age 4, born SussexHenry Lester
William Lester, M, age 1, born SussexWilliam Lester

6th Jun 1841CensusWilliam Edwards, M, Head, age 70 to 74, born Sussex; occupation: carpenterWilliam Edwards, carpenterMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Sophia Edwards, F, [Daughter], age 30 to 34, born SussexSophia Edwards

6th Jun 1841CensusDavid Avis, M, Head, age 45 to 49, born Sussex; occupation: carpenterDavid Avis, carpenterMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Ann Avis, F, [Wife], age 40 to 44, born SussexAnnesley Avis [Turner]
Louisa Avis, F, [Daughter], age 15 to 19, born SussexLouisa Walter [Avis]
Harriett Avis, F, [Daughter], age 15 to 19, born SussexHarriet Akehurst [Avis]
Frances Avis, F, [Daughter], age 10, born SussexFrances Heath [Avis]
Mary Avis, F, [Daughter], age 9, born SussexMary Avis
Thomas Avis, M, [Son], age 7, born SussexThomas Avis, carpenter

6th Jun 1841CensusJohn Adams, M, Head, age 75 to 79, born SussexJohn Adams, parish clerkMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Abraham Adams, M, [Son], age 45 to 49, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerAbraham Adams
Eliza Adams, F, [Grand-daughter], age 5, born SussexEliza Adams
Thomas Stephens, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerThomas Stephens

6th Jun 1841CensusAbraham Akehurst, M, Head, age 60 to 64, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerAbraham Akehurst, gardenerMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary N/K, F, age 50 to 54, born SussexMary N/K

6th Jun 1841CensusAbr Allen, M, Head, age 60 to 64, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerAbraham AllenMottsmill1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Harriett Allen, F, [Wife], age 65 to 69, born SussexHarriett Allen
Jane Allen, F, [Niece], age 3, born SussexJane Allen

30th Mar 1851CensusHead, occupation: farm labourerEdward Burridge, farm labourerMotts Mill1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeMartha Burridge

30th Mar 1851CensusHead, occupation: beer retailerDavid Clifton, beer retailerMotts Mill Cottage1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeLucy Clifton
DaughterHannah Clifton
SonThomas Clifton
DaughterLucy Clifton
SonJohn Clifton
Lodger; occupation: farm labourerObediah Relph

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: shoe makerThomas Chewter, shoe makerMotts Mill Cottage1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Wife; occupation: needle womanEliza Chewter [Foster]

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: retiredThomas Adams, sawyerMotts Mill1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: farm labourerWilliam Turner, farm labourerMotts Mill1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeMary Ann Turner [Tester]
DaughterHarriett Turner
Daughter; occupation: scholarAnne Card [Turner]
Daughter; occupation: scholarElizabeth Turner
DaughterEmma Turner
SonWilliam Turner, dealer in marine stores
SonAmos Turner

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: pauperAbraham AllenMotts Mill1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Wife; occupation: pauperHarriett Allen
Niece; occupation: nurseJane Allen

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: farm labourerJohn AllenMotts Mill1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Wife; occupation: farm labourerJane Allen [Avis]
Son; occupation: farm labourerAbel Allen, farm labourer
DaughterHannah Allen
DaughterAnn Allen
DaughterEmily Allen
DaughterPhiladelphia Allen
SonAdam David Allen
Lodger; occupation: farm labourerJohn Turner, farm labourer

30th Mar 1851CensusHead, occupation: blacksmith's labourerWilliam Coomber, blacksmith's labourerSchool Hill1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeCaroline Coomber
DaughterCaroline Coomber
DaughterEllen Coomber
SonWilliam Coomber
SonThomas Coomber
DaughterCharlotte Coomber
DaughterMary Ann Coomber

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: bricklayerRichard William Budgen, bricklayerMotts Green1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeMary Ann Budgen [Gammon]

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: farm labourerJohn Burfoot, farm labourerMotts Mill1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeMatilda Burfoot [Edwards]
Daughter; occupation: scholarAnne Pollington [Burfoot]
Son; occupation: scholarJohn Burfoot
DaughterElisha Burfoot
SonWilliam Burfoot
Servant; occupation: servantHester Wallis
Lodger, widowed; occupation: carpenterGeorge Edwards, carpenter

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: gardenerAdam Heath, gardenerMotts Mill Cottage1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeLucy Heath [Sears]
SonJames Heath

30th Mar 1851CensusHead; occupation: farm labourerObadiah Turner, farm labourerMotts Mill1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeMary Turner [Simmons]
Son; occupation: farm labourerJames Turner, farm labourer

7th Apr 1861CensusJames Weston, M, Head, married, age 38, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJames Weston, farm labourerMotts1861 Census
Rotherfield and Crowborough, Sussex
Emily Weston, F, Wife, married, age 31, born Horsmonden, KentEmily Osborn Weston [Moon]
Emily Weston, F, Daughter, age 4, born Rotherfield, SussexEmily Harriett Weston
Fanny Weston, F, Daughter, age 2, born Rotherfield, SussexFanny Elizabeth Weston
Joel Ebenezer Weston, M, Son, age 7m, born Rotherfield, SussexJoel Ebenezer Weston

13th Sep 1871BirthFrederick HallMotts MillJohn M. Hall's records

c 1875Buckhurst Park, Hendal Bridge & Motts Mill, South East of Withyham - c 1875Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1875 by Ordnance SurveyMotts Mill

3rd Apr 1881CensusCharles Elson, M, Head, married, age 28, born Bedfordshire; occupation: coachmanCharles Elson, coachmanMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Norma Elson, F, Wife, married, age 27, born CambridgeshireNorma Elson
Mable Elson, F, Daughter, age 10 m, born WithyhamMable Elson

3rd Apr 1881CensusSophia Turner, F, Head, widowed, age 72, born RotherfieldSophia Turner [Parker]Motts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
James Turner, M, Son, single, age 35, born Withyham; occupation: market gardenerJames Turner

3rd Apr 1881CensusJames Twiner, M, Head, married, age 30, born Withyham; occupation: tannerJames Twiner, tannerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Elana Twiner, F, Wife, married, age 30, born WithyhamEleanor Twiner [Thorpe]
Fredk.J. Twiner, M, Son, age 7, born Withyham; occupation: scholarFrederick James Twiner

3rd Apr 1881CensusWhat Tyler, M, Head, married, age 43, born Buxted; occupation Farm labourerWalt TylerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Arabella Tyler, F, Wife, married, age 44, born WithyhamArabella Tyler
Silas Brook, M, Lodger, single, age 20, born WithyhamSilas Brook

3rd Apr 1881CensusJohnn. Edwards, M, Head, married, age 71, born Withyham; occupation: thatcherJonathan Edwards, thatcherMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Agness Edwards, F, Wife, married, age 43, born WithyhamAgness Edwards [Geer]

3rd Apr 1881CensusJames Turner, M, Head, married, age 48, born Withyham; occupation: farm labourerJames Turner, farm labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary A. Turner, F, Wife, married, age 48, born RotherfieldMary Ann Turner [Stevens]
Emily Turner, F, Daughter, age 13, born Withyham; occupation: scholarEmily Turner
Susan Turner, F, Daughter, age 11, born Withyham; occupation: scholarSusannah Turner
James Turner, M, Son, age 9, born Withyham; occupation: scholarJames Turner, gas stoker
Emma Turner, F, Daughter, age 7, born Withyham; occupation: scholarEmma Turner
George Turner, M, Son, age 5, born Withyham; occupation: scholarGeorge Turner
Ellen Turner, F, Daughter, age 2, born WithyhamEllen Turner

3rd Apr 1881CensusJohn Crittall, M, Head, married, age 31, born Rotherfield; occupation: farm labourerJohn Histed CrittalMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Hanitt Crittall, F, Wife, married, age 28, born WithyhamHarriett Crittal [Crittal] [Boarer]
William Crittall, M, Son, age 12, born WithyhamWilliam Henry Turner Boarer
Eliza Crittall, F, Daughter, age 9, born RotherfieldElizabeth Annie Histed Crittal
Harritt Crittall, F, Daughter, age 7, born WithyhamHarritt Frances Histed Crittal
Matilda Crittall, F, Daughter, age 3, born RotherfieldMatilda Crittal
Samson Crittall, M, Son, age 1, born WithyhamSamson Crittal

3rd Apr 1881CensusJames Bassett, M, Head, married, age 64, born Rotherfield; occupation: gardenerJames Bassett, farm labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Bassett, F, Wife, married, age 55, born FrantMary Bassett
Jane Bassett, F, Daughter, age 5, born WithyhamJane Bassett

3rd Apr 1881CensusJohn Heath, M, Head, married, age 65, born Withyham; occupation: gardenerJohn Heath, thatcherMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Catherine Heath, F, Wife, married, age 62, born BuxtedCaroline Catherine Heath [Bishop]
James Heath, M, Son, single, age 31, born Withyham; occupation: thatcherJames Heat, farm labourer
Sarah J. Bishop, F, Neice, single, age 29, born Buxted; occupation: servantSarah Jane Bishop [Holmwood]

3rd Apr 1881CensusWilliam Kimber, M, Head, widowed, age 66, born Cowden; occupation: retired farmerWilliam Burfoot KemberMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Phebe Fermor, F, Servant, single, age 28, born Rotherfield; occupation: housekeeperPhoebe Farmer
Phebe Fermor, F, Servant, single, age 28, born Rotherfield; occupation: housekeeperPhoebe Fermor

3rd Apr 1881CensusThos. Avis, M, Head, married, age 46, born Withyham; occupation: carpenterThomas Avis, carpenterMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Ann Avis, F, Wife, married, age 43, born WithyhamAnn Avis [Fermer]
Eliza Avis, F, Daughter, single, age 23, born WithyhamElizabeth Ellen Taylor [Avis]
Alfred Avis, M, Son, single, age 19, born Withyham; occupation: carpenterAlfred Thomas Avis
Ernest Bassett, M, Nephew, age 8, born WithyhamErnest James Bassett

3rd Apr 1881CensusJoseph Fermor, M, Head, single, age 50, born Withyham; occupation: sawyerJoseph Farmer, sawyerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex

3rd Apr 1881CensusCharles Fermor, M, Head, married, age 54, born Withyham; occupation: sawyerCharles Frederick Farmer, sawyerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Ellen Fermor, F, Wife, married, age 46, born WithyhamEleanor Fermor [Heasman]
Frederick Fermor, M, Son, single, age 20, born WithyhamFrederick Charles Fermor
James Fermor, M, Son, single, age 18, born WithyhamJames Thomas Fermor
Henry Fermor, M, Son, single, age 15, born WithyhamHenry Fermor
Emma Fermor, F, Daughter, age 6, born Withyham; occupation: scholarEmma Fermor
John Fermor, M, Son, age 3, born WithyhamJohn Fermor

3rd Apr 1881CensusThomas Fermor, M, Head, single, age 41, born Withyham; occupation: sawyerThomas James Farmer, timber sawyer and labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex

3rd Apr 1881CensusAlfred Butcher, M, Head, married, age 39, born Withyham, occupation: farm labourerAlfred ButcherMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Lucy Butcher, F, Wife, married, age 28, born RotherfieldLucy Butcher
Alfred Butcher, M, Son, single, age 17, born Hartfield, occupation: labourerAlfred Butcher
Eliza Butcher, F, Daughter, age 12, born East Grinstead, occupation: scholarEliza Butcher
Frank Butcher, M, Son, age 10, born Chalvington, occupation: scholarFrank Butcher
Rose Butcher, F, Daughter, age 7, born Beddingham, occupation: scholarRose Butcher
James Butcher, M, Son, age 2, born WithyhamJames Butcher
Lucy Butcher, F, Daughter, age 6 m, born WithyhamLucy Butcher
Mary Stevens, F, Stepdaughter, age 4, born WithyhamMary Stevens

3rd Apr 1881CensusJohn Bishop, M, Head, married, age 58, born Buxted; occupation: farm labourerJohn Bishop, farm labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Ann Bishop, F, Wife, married, age 50, born FramfieldAnn Bishop [Homewood]
Emily Bishop, F, Daughter, age 12, born Buxted; occupation: scholarEmily Bishop
James Bishop, M, Son, age 6, born Withyham; occupation: scholarJames Bishop

3rd Apr 1881CensusJohn Burfoot, M, Head, married, age 64, born Hever; occupation: farm labourerJohn Burfoot, farm labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Matilda Burfoot, F, Wife, married, age 62, born WithyhamMatilda Burfoot [Edwards]
John Burfoot, M, Son, single, age 36, born WithyhamJohn Burfoot
Elisha Burfoot, M, Son, single, age 32, born WithyhamElisha Burfoot
Jesse Pollington, M, Grandson, age 13, born Withyham; occupation: scholarJesse Pollington

3rd Apr 1881CensusFrances Heath, F, Head, widowed, age 47, born Withyham; occupation: seedswomanFrances Heath [Avis]Motts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Anna Heath, F, Daughter, age 11, born Withyham; occupation: scholarAnna Heath

3rd Apr 1881CensusMary Brown, F, Lodger (Head), widowed, age 35, born Withyham; occupation: dressmakerMary Farmer [Brown] [Akehurst]Motts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
William Brown, M, Son, age 7, born Hartfield; occupation: scholarWilliam Brown
Walter Brown, M, Son, age 2, born HartfieldWalter Brown
Fanny Dean, F, Widow, widowed, age 57, born Sussex; occupation: millinerFanny Dean
Albert Dean, M, Son, age 15, born Goring; occupation: gardenerAlbert Dean

3rd Apr 1881CensusThomas Tasker, M, Head, married, age 60, born Withyham; occupation: farm labourerThomas Tasker, farm labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Sarah Tasker, F, Wife, married, age 57, born WithyhamSarah Tasker [Simmonds]
Joseph Tasker, M, Son, single, age 22, born Withyham; occupation: farm labourerJoseph Tasker
Martha Tasker, F, Daughter, age 10, born Withyham; occupation: scholarMartha Tasker
Anne Tasker, F, Daughter, age 10, born Withyham; occupation: scholarAnne Tasker

3rd Apr 1881CensusJames Groombridge, M, Head, married, age 47, born Withyham; occupation: farm labourerJames Groombridge, farm labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Esther Groombridge, F, Wife, married, age 46, born WithyhamEsther Groombridge [Hills]
William Groombridge, M, Son, single, age 18, born Withyham; occupation: farm labourerWilliam Groombridge
Thomas Groombridge, M, Son, age 15, born Withyham; occupation: farmerThomas Groombridge
Fredk. Groombridge, M, Son, age 9, born Withyham; occupation: scholarFrederick Groombridge

3rd Apr 1881CensusJames Farmer, M, Head, married, age 50, born Speldhurst; occupation: garden labourerJames Farmer, garden labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Farmer, F, Wife, married, age 55, born WithyhamMary Farmer [Twiner]
Alfred Farmer, M, Son, single, age 17, born Withyham; occupation: garden labourerAlfred Farmer

3rd Apr 1881CensusWilliam Hall, M, Head, married, age 34, born Withyham; occupation: garden labourerWilliam Hall, garden labourerMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Susan Hall, F, Wife, married, age 33, born WithyhamSusannah Hall [Akehurst]
Alfred Hall, M, Son, age 13, born Withyham; occupation: garden labourerAlfred Hall
George Hall, M, Son, age 10, born Withyham; occupation: scholarGeorge Henry Hall, labourer
Alice Hall, F, Daughter, age 8, born Withyham; occupation: scholarAlice Hall
Ernest Hall, M, Son, age 2, born WithyhamErnest Hall
Mary Hall, F, Daughter, age 4 m, born WithyhamMary Hall

3rd Apr 1881CensusThomas Weeding, M, Head, married, age 29, born Hartfield; occupation LabourerThomas WeedingMotts Mill1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Martha Weeding, F, Wife, married, age 30, born WithyhamMartha Weeding [Akehurst]
William Weeding, M, Son, age 7, born Withyham; occupation ScholarWilliam Weeding
Annie Weeding, F, Daughter, age 6, born Withyham; occupation ScholarAnnie Weeding
Nellie Weeding, F, Daughter, age 4 m, born Withyham; occupation ScholarNellie Weeding
Emily Weeding, F, Daughter, age 1, born WithyhamEmily Weeding
Kate Weeding, F, Relation, age 10, born Hartfield; occupation ScholarKate Weeding

5th Apr 1891CensusSusan Rowe, F, Head, widowed, age 71, born Hartfield, SussexSusan RoweMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
James Rowe, M, Son, single, age 32, born Redruth, Cornwall; occupation: General labourerJames Rowe
James Brown, M, Visitor, married, age 50, born Sheerness, KentJames Brown
Jane Brown, F, Visitor, married, age 37, born Redruth, CornwallJane Brown

5th Apr 1891CensusGeorge Bland, M, Head, married, age 32, born Stokes Goldington, Buckinghamshire, occupation: coachmanGeorge Bland, coachmanMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Ann Bland, F, Wife, married, age 24, born Speldhurst, KentMary Ann Bland
John T Bland, M, Son, age 3, born Withyham, SussexJohn T Bland
George H Bland, M, Son, age 2 months, born Withyham, SussexGeorge H Bland

5th Apr 1891CensusJames Farmer, M, Head, married, age 61, born Speldhurst, Kent; occupation: gardenerJames Farmer, garden labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Farmer, F, Wife, married, age 65, born Withyham, SussexMary Farmer [Twiner]

5th Apr 1891CensusEsther Groombridge, F, Head, widowed, age 56, born Withyham, SussexEsther Groombridge [Hills]Motts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
William Groombridge, M, Son, single, age 28, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerWilliam Groombridge
Thomas Groombridge, M, Son, single, age 25, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farmerThomas Groombridge
Frederick Groombridge, M, Son, single, age 19, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerFrederick Groombridge

5th Apr 1891CensusSarah Tasker, F, Head, widowed, age 66, born Withyham, SussexSarah TaskerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Esther Tasker, F, Daughter, single, age 27, born Withyham, SussexEsther Tasker

5th Apr 1891CensusFrances Heath, F, Head, widowed, age 59, born Withyham, SussexFrances Heath [Avis]Motts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Anna Heath, F, Daughter, single, age 21, born Withyham, SussexAnna Heath

5th Apr 1891CensusAlfred Fermor, M, Head, married, age 36, born Crowborough, Sussex; occupation: seedsman and coal merchantAlfred Fermor, seedsman and coal merchantMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Ann Fermor, F, Wife, married, age 39, born Hartfield, SussexAnn Fermor
Anne Fermor, F, Daughter, age 3, born Withyham, SussexAnne Fermor
Alfred Fermor, M, Son, age 2 months, born Withyham, SussexAlfred Fermor

5th Apr 1891CensusJames Bassett, M, Head, married, age 74, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJames Bassett, farm labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Bassett, F, Wife, married, age 62, born Frant, Sussex; occupation: laundressMary Bassett

5th Apr 1891CensusWilliam Stevens, M, Head, widowed, age 84, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: Kept by the ParishWilliam Stevens, farm labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex

5th Apr 1891CensusJames Turner, M, Head, married, age 58, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJames Turner, farm labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary A Turner, F, Wife, married, age 58, born Rotherfield, SussexMary Ann Turner [Stevens]
Mary J Turner, F, Daughter, single, age 28, born Withyham, SussexMary Jane Turner
James Turner, M, Son, single, age 17, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJames Turner, gas stoker
George Turner, M, Son, single, age 15, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: waggonerGeorge Turner
Ellen Turner, F, Daughter, age 12, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarEllen Turner

5th Apr 1891CensusJames Heath, M, Head, married, age 41, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJames Heat, farm labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Sarah A Heath, F, Wife, married, age 41, born Rotherfield, SussexSarah Ann Heath [Bronman]

5th Apr 1891CensusCatherine Heath, F, Head, widowed, age 72, born Buxted, Sussex; occupation: beer retailerCaroline Catherine Heath [Bishop]Motts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Sarah J Bishop, F, Niece, single, age 39, born Buxted, Sussex; occupation: assistantSarah Jane Bishop [Holmwood]
James Bishop, M, Nephew, single, age 16, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: general labourerJames Bishop

5th Apr 1891CensusJohn Burfoot, M, Head, widowed, age 74, born Hever, Kent; occupation: Road labourerJohn Burfoot, farm labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
John Burfoot, M, Son, single, age 45, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: Farm labourerJohn Burfoot
Elisha Burfoot, M, Son, single, age 42, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: Farm labourerElisha Burfoot
Martha Pollington, F, Granddaughter, single, age 20, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: housekeeperMartha Pollington

5th Apr 1891CensusThomas Fermor, M, Head, married, age 51, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: timber sawyer and labourerThomas James Farmer, timber sawyer and labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Fermor, F, Wife, married, age 45, born Withyham, SussexMary Farmer [Brown] [Akehurst]
Harriet Fermor, F, Daughter, age 7, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: scholarHarriet Fermor
Matilda Fermor, F, Daughter, age 3, born Withyham, SussexMatilda Fermor
William Brown, M, Son-in-law, single, age 17, born Hartfield, Sussex; occupation: grocer's porterWilliam Brown
Walter Brown, M, Son-in-law, age 12, born Hartfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarWalter Brown

5th Apr 1891CensusCharles Fermor, M, Head, married, age 64, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: retired sawyerCharles Frederick Farmer, sawyerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Eleanor Fermor, F, Wife, married, age 56, born Withyham, SussexEleanor Fermor [Heasman]
Fred Fermor, M, Son, single, age 30, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: gardenerFrederick Charles Fermor
John Fermor, M, Son, age 13, born Withyham, SussexJohn Fermor

5th Apr 1891CensusJoseph Fermor, M, Head, single, age 60, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: general labourerJoseph Farmer, sawyerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex

5th Apr 1891CensusThomas Avis, M, Head, married, age 56, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: carpenterThomas Avis, carpenterMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Anne Avis, F, Wife, married, age 53, born Withyham, SussexAnn Avis [Fermer]

5th Apr 1891CensusWat Tyler, M, Head, married, age 52, born Buxted, Sussex; occupation: General labourerWat TylerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Arabella Tyler, F, Wife, married, age 53, born Withyham, SussexArabella Tyler

5th Apr 1891CensusJames Twiner, M, Head, married, age 41, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: tannerJames Twiner, tannerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Eleanor Twiner, F, Wife, married, age 41, born Withyham, SussexEleanor Twiner [Thorpe]
Frederick J Twiner, M, Son, single, age 17, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: tannerFrederick James Twiner

5th Apr 1891CensusJonathan Edward, M, Head, married, age 81, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJonathan Edwards, thatcherMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Agnes Edward, F, Wife, married, age 53, born Withyham, SussexAgness Edwards [Geer]

5th Apr 1891CensusAlfred Butcher, M, Head, married, age 49, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: farm labourerAlfred Butcher, farm labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Susy Butcher, F, Wife, married, age 38, born Rotherfield, SussexSusy Butcher
Frank Butcher, M, Son, single, age 20, born Chalvington, Sussex, occupation: farm labourerFrank Butcher
James Butcher, M, Son, age 12, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarJames Butcher
Elizabeth Butcher, F, Daughter, age 8, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarElizabeth Butcher
Lily Butcher, F, Daughter, age 6, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarLily Butcher
Alice Butcher, F, Daughter, age 4, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarAlice Butcher
Bertha Butcher, F, Daughter, age 2, born Withyham, SussexBertha Butcher
Banjn Butcher, M, Son, age 7 months, born Withyham, SussexBanjn Butcher
Thomas Stevens, M, Nephew, single, age 17, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: gardenerThomas Stevens
Mary Stevens, F, Niece, single, age 14, born Withyham, SussexMary Stevens

5th Apr 1891CensusJohn Collins, M, Head, married, age 36, born Cowden, Kent; occupation: carterJohn Collins, carterMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Fanny Collins, F, Wife, married, age 38, born Penshurst, KentFanny Collins
George H Collins, M, Son, single, age 16, born Penshurst, Kent; occupation: carter's mateGeorge H Collins
Harry T Collins, M, Son, single, age 14, born Rusthall, KentHarry T Collins
James Thompsett, M, Boarder, single, age 32, born Lamberhurst, Kent; occupation: Farm labourerJames Thompsett

5th Apr 1891CensusJohn Baker, M, Head, married, age 43, born Dallington, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJohn Baker, farm labourerMotts Mill1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Esther Baker, F, Wife, married, age 37Esther Baker
Caroline J Baker, F, Daughter, age 11, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarCaroline J. Baker
Margaret K Baker, F, Daughter, age 8, born Warbleton, Sussex; occupation: scholarMargaret K Baker
Eleanor A Baker, F, Daughter, age 4, born Mayfield, SussexEleanor A Baker

2nd Apr 1911CensusEliza Ellen Taylor, F, Head, widow, age 53, born Withyham, SussexElizabeth Ellen Taylor [Avis]Motts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Peter Piddlesden, M, Boarder, single, age 58, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: general labourer (farm)Peter Piddlesden

2nd Apr 1911CensusAlbert Bond, M, Head, married, age 46, born Penshurst, Kent; occupation: laundry manAlbert Bond, laundry manMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Rose Bond, F, Wife, married 23 years, age 43, born Cuckfield, Sussex; occupation: assists in the businessRose Laura Bond [Meads]
Edith Bond, F, Daughter, single, age 19, born Speldshurst, Kent; occupation: laundry maidEdith Bond
John Meads, M, Brother-in-law, single, age 24, born Penshurst, Kent; occupation: laundry man's assistantJohn Meads
Florence Batchelor, F, Servant, single, age 22, born Groombridge, Sussex; occupation: general servantFlorence Batchelor

2nd Apr 1911CensusCharles Batchelor, M, Head, married, age 53, born Tunbridge Wells, Kent; occupation: farm labourerCharles Batchelor, farm labourerMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Nancy Batchelor, F, Wife, married 28 years, age 54, born Wadhurst, SussexNancy Batchelor
Charles Batchelor, M, Son, single, age 26, born Groombridge, Sussex; occupation: tanyard labourerCharles Batchelor
William Batchelor, M, Son, single, age 24, born Groombridge, Sussex; occupation: nursery labourerWilliam Batchelor
Edith Batchelor, F, Daughter, single, age 21, born Groombridge, Sussex; occupation: general servantEdith Batchelor
Henry Batchelor, M, Son, single, age 18, born Rusthall, Kent; occupation: farm labourerHenry Batchelor
Kitty Batchelor, F, Daughter, age 14, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: schoolKitty Batchelor

2nd Apr 1911CensusWilliam Tasker, M, Head, married, age 40, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: waggoner on farmWilliam Tasker, waggoner on farmMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Eliza Anne Tasker, F, Wife, married 15 years, age 34, born Withyham, SussexEliza Anne Tasker
William Tasker, M, Son, age 14, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: waggoner's mate on farmWilliam Tasker
Frank Tasker, M, Son, age 10, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: schoolFrank Tasker
Thomas Groves, M, Boarder, single, age 18, born Penshurst, Kent; occupation: cowman on farmThomas Groves

2nd Apr 1911CensusJohn Burfoot, M, Head, single, age 66, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: roadmanJohn Burfoot, roadmanMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex

2nd Apr 1911CensusThomas Avis, M, Head, married, age 76, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: grazierThomas Avis, grazierMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Annie Avis, F, Wife, married 53 years, age 74, born Withyham, SussexAnnie Avis
Ernest James Bassett, M, Nephew, single, age 38, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: general labourerErnest James Bassett
Mary Hills, F, Befriended Girl, single, age 20, born Pulborough, SussexMary Hills
Lily Hills, F, Adopted Girl, age 9, born East Grinstead, SussexLily Hills

2nd Apr 1911CensusElenor Fermor, F, Head, widow, age 76, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: old age pensionerElenor Fermor, old age pensionerMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
John Fermor, M, Son, single, age 33, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJohn Fermor

2nd Apr 1911CensusElisabeth Turner, F, Head, single, age 57, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: garden bottice charingElisabeth TurnerMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex

2nd Apr 1911CensusThomas Fermor, M, Head, widower, age 71, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: general labourer and old age pensionerThomas Fermor, general labourer and old age pensionerMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex

2nd Apr 1911CensusLucy Butcher, F, Head, widow, age 60, born Rotherfield, SussexLucy ButcherMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Mary Kate Stevens, F, Daughter, single, age 35, born Withyham, SussexMary Kate Butcher
James Butcher, M, Son, single, age 32, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: coal merchant's vanmanJames Butcher
Lily Butcher, F, Daughter, single, age 26, born Withyham, Sussex; occupation: housemaidLily Butcher
Lily Margaret Butcher, F, Granddaughter, age 6, born East Grinstead, SussexLily Margaret Butcher

2nd Apr 1911CensusPhilip Farmer, M, Head, married, age 64, born Blackham, Sussex; occupation: farm bailiffPhilip Farmer, farm bailiffMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Elizabeth Agnes Farmer, F, Wife, married 29 years, age 57, born Derby, DerbyshireElizabeth Agnes Farmer
Philip Henry Farmer, M, Son, single, age 24, born Tunbridge Wells, Kent; occupation: head cowman on farmPhilip Henry Farmer

2nd Apr 1911CensusThomas Lambdon, M, Head, married, age 36, born Wembworthy, Devon; occupation: groomThomas Lambdon, groomMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Elizabeth Lambdon, F, Wife, married 8 years, age 29, born Norwood, SurreyElizabeth Lambdon
William Lambdon, M, Son, age 7, born Withyham, SussexWilliam Lambdon
Dora Lambdon, F, Daughter, age 3, born Withyham, SussexDora Lambdon

2nd Apr 1911CensusHarry Mercer, M, Head, married, age 28, born Ashurst, Kent; occupation: landscape gardenerHarry Mercer, landscape gardenerMotts Mill, Withyham1911 Census
Withyham and Groombridge, Sussex
Hannah Mercer, F, Wife, married 6 years, age 26, born Hawkhurst, KentHannah Mercer

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