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Henry Farncomb

• Marriage*: Henry Farncomb married Martha Bridger on 11 July 1707 at St Mary, Horsham, Sussex, England, Henry a Gent of Patcham, Martha a spinster of Bolney.¹
• Will*: Henry Farncomb left a will made on 22 January 1750 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Henry Farncomb died in 1750 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Henry Farncomb was buried on 1 March 1750 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England, "Withdean."²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 28 April 1750 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Martha Bridger

• Birth*: Martha Bridger was born circa 1680 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Martha Bridger married Henry Farncomb on 11 July 1707 at St Mary, Horsham, Sussex, England, Henry a Gent of Patcham, Martha a spinster of Bolney.¹
• Married Name: As of 11 July 1707, her married name was Farncomb.¹
• Death*: Martha Bridger died in 1743 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Martha Bridger was buried on 18 April 1743 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England, "wife of Henry Esq."²

Henry Farncomb

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Farncomb was baptized on 1 January 1719/20 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Henry Farncomb and Martha Bridger.

Martha Farncomb

Parents:

• Baptism*: Martha Farncomb was baptized on 4 January 1711/12 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Farncomb and Martha Bridger.
• Death*: Martha Farncomb died in 1725 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Martha Farncomb was buried on 5 December 1725 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England, "Daughter of Mr. Henry."²

Laetitia Farncomb

Parents:

• Baptism*: Laetitia Farncomb was baptized on 5 September 1715 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Farncomb and Martha Bridger.

Bridger Farncomb

Parents:

• Baptism*: Bridger Farncomb was baptized on 6 May 1724 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Henry Farncomb and Martha Bridger.
• Death*: Bridger Farncomb died in 1748 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Bridger Farncomb was buried on 27 December 1748 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England.²

Ann Farncomb

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Farncomb was baptized on 1 January 1725/26 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Farncomb and Martha Bridger.
• Death*: Ann Farncomb died in October 1726 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Farncomb was buried on 22 October 1726 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England, "Daughter of Mr. Henry."²

Henry Farncomb

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Farncomb was born circa 1717 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Henry Farncomb and Martha Bridger.
• Death*: Henry Farncomb died in May 1717 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Henry Farncomb was buried on 23 May 1717 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England, "son of Henry & Martha."¹

John Farncomb

Parents:

• Birth*: John Farncomb was born circa 1709 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Henry Farncomb and Martha Bridger.
• Death*: John Farncomb died in June 1709 at Patcham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Farncomb was buried on 21 June 1709 at All Saints, Patcham, Sussex, England, "son of Henry & Mary."¹

Barbara Anne Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Barbara Anne Chambers was baptized on 4 April 1745 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb.
• (Witness) Will: Barbara Anne Chambers is mentioned in the will of James Chambers dated 16 April 1764 at Seaford, Sussex, England.²

Thomas Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Chambers was baptized on 31 August 1741 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb.
• Death*: Thomas Chambers died in 1743 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Chambers was buried on 8 November 1743 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England, "son of James & Barbara."²

James Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Chambers was baptized on 9 November 1743 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb.
• (Witness) Will: James Chambers is mentioned in the will of James Chambers dated 16 April 1764 at Seaford, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: James Chambers is mentioned in the will of Barbara Farncomb dated 18 July 1765 at Seaford, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: James Chambers died in 1793 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: James Chambers was buried on 2 July 1793 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England, "Mr. jurat."⁴
• Anecdote*: James died intestate (ESRO: HIL 5/2/3.)

Sarah Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Chambers was baptized on 1 January 1746/47 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Chambers is mentioned in the will of James Chambers dated 16 April 1764 at Seaford, Sussex, England.²
• Married Name: As of 13 October 1768, her married name was Gouldsmith.
• Marriage*: Sarah Chambers married Joseph Gouldsmith on 13 October 1768 at Seaford, Sussex, England, both of this parish.³
• Death*: Sarah Chambers died in 1831 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Sarah Chambers was buried on 16 April 1831 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England, "84 years, of Uckfield."⁴

Harry Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harry Chambers was baptized on 20 April 1749 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb.
• (Witness) Will: Harry Chambers is mentioned in the will of James Chambers dated 16 April 1764 at Seaford, Sussex, England.²
• Occupation*: Harry Chambers was a surgeon ((ESRO: HIL 5/2/3)) on 24 June 1795.
• Residence*: On 24 June 1795 Harry Chambers lived at Kingston, Surrey, England, (ESRO: HIL 5/2/3.)

William Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Chambers was baptized on 30 May 1751 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb.
• (Witness) Will: William Chambers is mentioned in the will of James Chambers dated 16 April 1764 at Seaford, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage License: William Chambers and Susanna Brook obtained a marriage licence on 22 October 1782 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William 25+ years, gent of East Blatchington; Susanna spinster 25+ years, of East Blatchington.³
• Marriage*: William Chambers married Susanna Brook, daughter of John Brook and Susanna Vine, on 23 October 1782 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England, both of this parish.³
• Will*: William Chambers left a will made on 15 February 1799 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Chambers, Esquire of Seaford, 1799
  Made: 15 February 1799
  Probate: 25 June 1808
  This is the last Will and Testament of me William Chambers of Chinting in the Parish of Seaford in the County of Sussex Esquire touching the disposition of the Estates which it hath pleased God to bestow upon me First I give and devises all my Messuages Farms Lands Tenements and Hereditaments with the appurtenances situate in Seaford aforesaid and Blatchington in the said County both Freehold and Copyhold (the Copyhold parts thereof having been duly surrendered to the use of my will) unto my Brother Thomas Chambers To hold to him and his Heirs and Assigns In Trust nevertheless to sell the same or any part or parts thereof if he the said Thomas Chambers and my other Trustees and Executors hereafter named shall think it will be for the benefit of my Estate so to do And In such Case I direct that the Money arising by such Sale or Sales (after payment of the charges and Expences attending the same) shall go into and become part of the residuum of my personal estate and be disposed of in manner hereinafter directed But in Case the said Thomas Chambers shall happen to die before such Sale or Sales may have taken place Then and in such Case I give and devise the same premises or such parts thereof as may then remain unsold unto the Reverend Edward Robert Raynes of Lewes in the said County Clerk and his Heirs and assigns upon the like Trusts and for the same purposes And in Case the said Edward Robert Raynes shall also have departed this life before such Sale or Sales shall have been completed Then I give and devise the same premises or such parts thereof as may then remain unsold unto James Brooke of Blatchington aforesaid Gentleman and his Heirs and assigns upon the like Trusts and for the same purposes And in Case such Sale or Sales shall not take place or until such Sale or Sales upon Trust to permit and suffer my Wife Susannah Chambers and her Assigns to receive take and enjoy the Rents Issues and Profits of my said Estates or such part or parts thereof as shall remain unsold (if any) for and during the term of her natural life if she shall so long remain a widow and unmarried And from and after her decease or marriage to permit and suffer my Daughter Barbara Chambers and her assigns to receive take and enjoy the same Rents Issues and Profits (if any) until she shall attain the age of Twenty one years and when and as soon as she shall have attained that age I give and devise my said real Estate or such part or parts thereof as shall remain unsold with the Appurtenances unto my said Daughter Barbara and her Heirs and Assigns for ever But in case my said Daughter Barbara shall happen to die without leaving Issue lawfully to be begotten Then I give and devise my said Estates or such part or parts thereof as shall remain unsold with the Appurtenances unto my said Brother Thomas Chambers and his assigns for and during the term of his natural life and from and after his decease unto my Nephew Thomas William Chambers Son of my said Brother Thomas Chambers and his Heirs and assigns for ever All the Rest Residue and Remainder of my Goods Chattels and personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever together with the surplus arising from any Sale or Sales of my real Estates or any part or parts thereof as aforesaid after payment of all my just Debts Funeral Expences and the Charges of proving and executing this my Will I give and bequeath unto the said Thomas Chambers Edward Robert Raynes and James Brooke In Trust to place the same out at Interest upon Government or other good and sufficient Security or Securities and to permit and suffer my said wife Susannah to take receive and enjoy the Interest and produce thereof for and during the term of her natural life or widowhood and from and after her decease or marriage to permit and suffer my said Daughter Barbara to receive and enjoy the Interest and produce thereof (after paying the funeral Expences of my said wife ) for and during the natural life of my said Daughter And from and after her decease I give and bequeath all the said Rest Residue and Remainder of my personal Estate and the produce of any Sale or Sales of my real Estates or any part or parts thereof as aforesaid together with such Interest as may be due thereon unto and amongst all the Children of my said Daughter Barbara equally to be divided amongst them share and share alike or in such other proportions as my said Daughter Barbara shall or may in and by her last Will and Testament direct or appoint But in Case my said Daughter shall happen to die without issue Then and in such Case I give and bequeath the Interest and produce of the same (after paying thereout the funeral Expences of my said Daughter) unto my said Brother Thomas and his assigns for and during the term of his natural Life and from and after his decease I give and bequeath all such Residue and Remainder of my personal Estate and produce of my real Estates as aforesaid (if any) together with the Interest which may be due thereon unto my said Nephew Thomas William Chambers and my Niece Mary Chambers Daughter of my said Brother Thomas Chambers equally to be divided between them share and share alike And I Nominate Constitute and appoint the said Thomas Chambers Edward Robert Raynes and James Brooke Executors of this my Will and Guardians of my said Daughter and I direct that the Receipt or Receipts of my said Trustees and Executors or any or either of them shall be a sufficient discharge or discharges to the purchaser or purchasers of my said Estate or any part or parts thereof for so much Money as shall be expressed in such Receipt or Receipts to have been received and that such purchaser or purchasers shall not be accountable for the application thereof And I further direct that it shall be lawful for my said Executors and Trustees their Heirs Executors or Administrators or any of them from time to time to deduct retain recover and receive out of my said Estate to themselves and himself al such reasonable Costs Charges and Expences as they or any of them shall sustain or be put unto in and about the execution of the Trusts in them or any of them hereby reposed and that one shall not be answerable or accountable for the acts or Receipts of the others or other of them but each for his own Acts or Receipts only And that they or any of them shall not be accountable for any loss or losses which may happen of my said Estate or any part thereof without their wilful neglect or default And I revoke all former Wills by me made and declare this only to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament contained in two Sheets of paper to the first Sheet hereof set my had and to this second and last Sheet my hand and Seal the Fifteenth day of February in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety Nine Willm Chambers Signed Sealed published and declared by the said Testator William Chambers as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in the presence of him and of each other have hereunto subscribed our Names as Witnesses John Gorring James Brooker W Wheeler
  
  25 June 1808 Will of William Chambers late Seaford was proved upon the Oaths of Thomas Chambers Edward Robert Raynes and James Brooke the Executors therein named
  Transcribed by Rosie Ansell April 2019.
  
• Death*: William Chambers died in May 1808 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: William Chambers was buried on 15 May 1808 at St Peter, East Blatchington, Sussex, England, "Chinton Farm."⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 25 June 1808 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Thomas Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Chambers was baptized on 20 November 1755 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Chambers is mentioned in the will of James Chambers dated 16 April 1764 at Seaford, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage License: Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth Swaine Baker obtained a marriage licence on 2 November 1785 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas Chambers, gent, 25+ of Seaford; Elizabeth a spinster 24+ of Seaford.³
• Marriage*: Thomas Chambers married Elizabeth Swaine Baker on 7 November 1785 at Seaford, Sussex, England, both of this parish.³
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Chambers is mentioned in the will of William Chambers dated 15 February 1799 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Will*: Thomas Chambers left a will made on 29 July 1831 at Seaford, Sussex, England.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not transcribed yet.
• Death*: Thomas Chambers died on 12 August 1831 at Seaford, Sussex, England, at age 75.
• Burial*: Thomas Chambers was buried on 17 August 1831 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England, "Esq., 75 years."⁵
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscriptionfor Thomas Chambers was recorded as
  Sacred
  to the Memory of
  ELIZABETH SWAIN,
  the wife of
  Thomas CHAMBERS Esq
  who departed this life
  January 17th 1815
  Aged 61 Years
  
  Sacred
  to the Memory of
  THOMAS CHAMBERS Esq
  a Jurat of this town & port
  for 45 Years
  who departed this life
  August 12 1831
  Aged 75 Years
  (Seaford Monumental Inscriptions Group.)
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 September 1831 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value under £9000.

Martha Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Martha Chambers was baptized on 22 April 1759 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb.
• (Witness) Will: Martha Chambers is mentioned in the will of James Chambers dated 16 April 1764 at Seaford, Sussex, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Martha Chambers is mentioned in the will of Barbara Farncomb dated 18 July 1765 at Seaford, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: Martha Chambers died in 1790 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Will*: Martha Chambers left a will made on 26 June 1790 at Seaford, Sussex, England.⁴
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Martha Chambers, spinster of Seaford, 1790
  Made: 26 June 1790,
  Probate: 25 September 1790
  Family Search film 1886070, image 738
  This is the last will and Testament of me Martha Chambers of Seaford in the County of Sussex Spinster I Give and bequeath unto my Friend Edmund Cooper of Norton in the County of Sussex Gentleman his Executors and Administrators All my Estate whatsoever upon this Special Trust and Confidence that he the said Edmund Cooper shall put and place the same out at Interest or shall permit and suffer such as is already out at Interest to remain so And shall and will permit and suffer my Sister Barbary Ann to receive the Interest and Dividends thereof for and during the Term of her natural Life And from and immediately after her decease upon this further Trust and Confidence that the said Edmund Cooper shall and will divide the principal Money equally between all my Brothers and Sisters share and share alike and in Case any or either of them should happen to dye in the Life Time of my sister Barbary Ann leaving Issue that their child or children (if more than one) of him her or them so dying should be entitled to the part or share the Father or Mother would be entitled if living share and share alike Lastly I make constitute and appoint the said Edmund Cooper Executor in Trust of this Will In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my Hand and Seal the twenty sixth day of June 1790 – Martha Chambers
  Signed Sealed published and declared by the said Martha Chambers the Testatrix as and for her last Will & Testament in the presence of us
  The mark of Martha Hart
  Chatfield Turner
  
  Probate granted 25th Sept. 1790 to Edmund Cooper.
  Value of the Estate not exceeding £600
  Transcribed by Julian Elphick November 2021.
  
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 25 September 1790 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value not exceeding £600.

Elizabeth Swaine Baker

• Birth*: Elizabeth Swaine Baker was born circa 1754 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Swaine Baker and Thomas Chambers obtained a marriage licence on 2 November 1785 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas Chambers, gent, 25+ of Seaford; Elizabeth a spinster 24+ of Seaford.¹
• Married Name: As of 7 November 1785, her married name was Chambers.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Swaine Baker married Thomas Chambers, son of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb, on 7 November 1785 at Seaford, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Swaine Baker died on 17 January 1815 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Swaine Baker was buried on 22 January 1815 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England, "wife of Mr. Thomas."²
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscriptionfor Elizabeth Swaine Baker was recorded as
  Sacred
  to the Memory of
  ELIZABETH SWAIN,
  the wife of
  Thomas CHAMBERS Esq
  who departed this life
  January 17th 1815
  Aged 61 Years
  
  Sacred
  to the Memory of
  THOMAS CHAMBERS Esq
  a Jurat of this town & port
  for 45 Years
  who departed this life
  August 12 1831
  Aged 75 Years
  (Seaford Monumental Inscriptions Group.)

Joseph Gouldsmith

• Marriage*: Joseph Gouldsmith married Sarah Chambers, daughter of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb, on 13 October 1768 at Seaford, Sussex, England, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: Joseph Gouldsmith died in 1790 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Joseph Gouldsmith was buried on 15 July 1790 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Seaford, Sussex, England, "Mr., jurat."²

Susanna Brook

Parents:

• Birth: Susanna Brook was born in 1743 at Rottingdean, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Susanna Brook was baptized on 26 June 1743 at St Margaret, Rottingdean, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Brook and Susanna Vine.
• Marriage License: Susanna Brook and William Chambers obtained a marriage licence on 22 October 1782 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William 25+ years, gent of East Blatchington; Susanna spinster 25+ years, of East Blatchington.²
• Married Name: As of 23 October 1782, her married name was Chambers.
• Marriage*: Susanna Brook married William Chambers, son of James Chambers and Barbara Farncomb, on 23 October 1782 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Susanna Brook is mentioned in the will of William Chambers dated 15 February 1799 at Seaford, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Susanna Brook died in 1817 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Susanna Brook was buried on 21 September 1817 at St Peter, East Blatchington, Sussex, England, "74 years, of Seaford."³
• Admon: Administration of Susanna Brook was granted on 22 November 1817 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England: "widow of Seaford". (ESRO: PBT/1/14/1817/57,58.)

Richard Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Chambers was baptized on 25 October 1702 at St Mary, Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Richard Chambers and Ann Fuller.
• Death*: Richard Chambers died in 1703 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Chambers was buried on 3 July 1703 at St Mary, Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.²

Elizabeth Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Chambers was baptized on 25 June 1699 at St Mary, Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Chambers and Ann Fuller.
• Death*: Elizabeth Chambers died in September 1699 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Chambers was buried on 6 September 1699 at St Mary, Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.²

Joseph Harte

• Marriage*: Joseph Harte married Ann Fuller on 20 May 1718 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England, Joseph of Lullington; Ann of Tarring Neville.¹

Elizabeth (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1690, her married name was Chambers.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married James Chambers, son of John Chambers and Elizabeth Tuppen, circa 1690 at Sussex, England.

James Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Chambers was baptized on 29 May 1699 at St Mary, Tarring Neville, Sussex, England, "farmer."¹
• He was the son of James Chambers and Elizabeth (?)
• Death*: James Chambers died in 1715 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.

Alice (?)

• Married Name: As of circa 1685, her married name was Chambers.
• Marriage*: Alice (?) married John Chambers, son of Richard Chambers and Mary Alce, circa 1685 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Alice (?) is mentioned in the will of John Chambers dated 8 March 1692/93 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Alice (?) died in 1697 at Tarring Neville, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Alice (?) was buried on 28 September 1697 at St Mary, Tarring Neville, Sussex, England, "widow of John."²

Barbara Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Barbara Chambers was baptized on 13 April 1783 at St Peter, East Blatchington, Sussex, England, "Mr & Mrs Chambers."¹
• She was the daughter of William Chambers and Susanna Brook.
• (Witness) Will: Barbara Chambers is mentioned in the will of William Chambers dated 15 February 1799 at Seaford, Sussex, England.

John Brook

• Marriage*: John Brook married Susanna Vine on 19 December 1738 at Chalvington, Sussex, England, John of Rottingdean, Susanna of Chalvington.¹

Susanna Vine

• Marriage*: Susanna Vine married John Brook on 19 December 1738 at Chalvington, Sussex, England, John of Rottingdean, Susanna of Chalvington.¹
• Married Name: As of 19 December 1738, her married name was Brook.¹

Thomas William Chambers

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas William Chambers was baptized on 14 June 1795 at St Leonard, Seaford, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Chambers and Elizabeth Swaine Baker.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas William Chambers is mentioned in the will of William Chambers dated 15 February 1799 at Seaford, Sussex, England.