Probate Record, Shipley, Sussex - 1771

[Little Nell]

At this date there was only one anglican/parish church in Shipley, St Mary's, so probably no coincidence  that your Shipley ancestors were buried in the churchyard there.

Nell

[Lisa in California]

Hi Nell:

Thank you for letting me know.   
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Last night I was trying to find out more about Sarah Surgeon (still hoping for a clue that might uncover more about Susannah Parker's parents/ancestors.)  I found very little information, but a Hannah Surgeon married a Geo Foster/Faster in Shipley in 1828 - update:  I should have typed 1728.  There were additional marriage records for Surgeon's in the Shipley area - perhaps I may find clues as I try to research them.
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Thank you again, Nell.

[Jane Masri]

Lisa, the SMI states that Hannah was of the parish of Shipley & George was from Isfield, Sussex at the time of their marriage,

Jane

[Lisa in California]

Thank you for the added information, Jane.  Every little bit helps.  I appreciate the lookups, the suggestions, and thoughts about my ancestors.  When I hit deadends with the Vaus, Cooper, Parker lines I "left the county" and started searching for other lines in Essex.  I have to reacquaint myself with Sussex information again.

It's helpful to know that Hannah was of the parish of Shipley at the time of her marriage.

[Liz_in_Sussex]

Philadelphia was quite a popular name in these times, particularly in Sussex for some reason

William Penn had strong links to the Shipley / Horsham / West Grinstead / Thakeham and Warminghurst areas of Sussex and in 1652 he founded the city of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

Many of the original Sussex Quakers are my ancestors and some of them went with him to America, others stayed behind. 

I imagine this is why so many children were given the name Philadelphia - after a while it probably caught on even amongst families who chose not to embrace this new faith.

Liz

[Lisa in California]

Hi Liz:

Thank you for sharing the information.  It is always fascinating to learn about the history of an area or learn about little things that went on when my ancestors were alive.  I envy those who are able to walk the same streets and go into some of the old buildings.   

Thank you for your help, Liz, it is appreciated.