Willsher David and Charlotte

[Jane Masri]

Hi Helen,
From the Sussex Marriage Index, here is the marriage of Thomas & Lucy by licence. First the licence then the actual marriage 3 days later.

Archdeaconry of Lewes Marriage Licence,   29 Dec 1834:
Thomas WILLSHER, Ticehurst
Lucy NOAKES, Mayfield
Extra Information: SRS 26 (Mayfield Church)

 Mayfield, East Sussex,    1 Jan 1835:
 Thomas WILLSHER, Ticehurst (lic)
 Lucy NOAKES, otp.

Checking the LDS IG Index, children attributed to a Thomas & Lucy WILLSHER,

John Noakes WILTSHIRE, cr. 15/11/1835, Ticehurst.  I think that's your man!

There are two more entries but I don't think they are yours as they seem a bit late,

Robert Willsher cr. 6/6/1850, Etchingham, Sussex
Isabel Willsher cr. 26/8/1854, Etchingham.

If someone can do a look-up for 1841 in Ticehurst you'll probably find a few more children,

Jane
 

[Helen13]

Hi Jane

Many thanks for the information.

All the children I think belong to Thomas and Lucy Willsher.

To confirm it I need to see the 1841 /1851 census. In 1841 I think they are in Ticehurst and in 1851 in Salehurst. Thomas is a widower in 1881 census.

I have not yet traced this family any further but we now do so.

Once again

Many thanks
Helen

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Helen

No sooner said than done

1841 census for Ticehurst

HO107/ 1109/ 8 - Gibsread, Ticehurst

WILLSHER  Thomas, 30, Farmer
................  Lucy, 30
................  John Noakes, 5
................  Ann Elizabeth, 4
................  Allen, 1
plus two male and two female servants

All the above born in Sussex

Hope that helps

Chris in 1066

[Chris in 1066Land]

Helen

No, sorry - not in Salehurst, this particular family are still nearby in 1851

HO107/ 1639/ Folio 49/ Page 15 - Hutchings, Burwash, Sussex

WILLSHER Thomas, Head, Marr, 40, Farmer or 184acres, employs 14, bone Hooe
................  Lucy, Wife, Marr, 38, born Mayfield
................  John N, Son, Unm, 15, Farmers Son, born Ticehurst
................  Walter, Son,Unm, 3, At Home, born Burwash
................  Robert, Son,Unm, 11months, At Home, born Burwash


Hope that all fits in

Chris in 1066

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Helen

Still around in 1861, but moved to a bigger farm

RG9/ 568/ Folio 158/ Page 10 - New House, Ninfield, Sussex

Thomas Willsher, 52, born Hooe, Sussex, Head - Farmer of 362 Acres, employs 8 Men
Lucy Willsher, 51, born Mayfield, Sussex, Wife.
Thomas Willsher, 19, born Ticehurst, Sussex, Son

Chris in 1066

[Helen13]

Hi Chris

Many thanks for the information that you sent so fast.
 I now have children that I did not have before.

Just to clarify on the 1861 census that Thomas age 19 is the son of Lucy and Thomas (senior) Willsher.

I was expecting to see a daughter Isabel born about 1854. I will have to recheck my notes.

Thank you very much for all the help.
Helen

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Helen

Family are back together again in 1871

RG10/ 1025/ Folio 36/ Page 11 - Hayes Farm, Beckley, Sussex

Thomas Willsher,62, born Hooe, Sussex, Head - Farmer of 325 Acres.
Lucy Willsher, 60, born Mayfield, Sussex, Wife
Walter Willsher, 23, born Burwash, Sussex, Son
Robert Willsher, 20, born Burwash, Sussex, Son
Isabel Willsher, 16, born Burwash, Sussex, Daughter

plus 2 servants

Chris in 1066

[Chris in 1066Land]

Hi Helen

Just to clarify on the 1861 census that Thomas age 19 is the son of Lucy and Thomas (senior) Willsher

Yes, sorry, I missed that bit out - he is described as Son.

I was expecting to see a daughter Isabel born about 1854. I will have to recheck my notes.

Went back and had another look - NO, she is not at home, but I found her here; It looks as though she is getting some private education?

RG9/ 564/ Folio 64/ Page 13 - Vine Hall, Whatlington, Sussex

Eliza Simes, 38, born East Peckham, Kent, Head
Sarah Simes, 8, born Whatlington, Sussex, Daughter
Mary Simes, 7, born Whatlington, Sussex, Daughter
Bertha Simes, 5, born Whatlington, Sussex, Daughter
Anna M Kennett, 22, born Rye, Sussex, Private Governess
Isabel Willsher, 6, born Burwash, Sussex, Pupil
Lucy Jempson, 12, born Whatlington, Sussex, Servant.

Hope that helps to sort things out

Chris in 1066

[Helen13]

Hi Chris

Once again many thanks.

I know that Thomas Willsher is at Hayes farm in 1881 census with Robert and Isabel.

Is it possible to check if any of the family are still there on the 1891 census?

Thank you very much for your help and I now can try to piece together this family branch.

A grateful and big thanks
from Helen