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Dr William Long of Hailsham
Another request for help with a further part of my local history work
William Long was born near Rye (East Guilford) and was christened in January 1766 (parents Edward and Mary Long). At some stage he became a doctor, inherited £7000 and moved to Hailsham.
He had an unhappy marriage. I do not have any details, but there are possible ones in Hastings or Brighton in 1794, but I am not sure that either is correct.
He was a well liked local eccentric, was sent to Horsham jail for debt at one stage and had a weakness for drink and women! He was in partnership with Dr James Cunningham from about 1830 and died in Hailsham in 1833.
Can anyone give me any further information please?
Rod
Another request for help with a further part of my local history work
William Long was born near Rye (East Guilford) and was christened in January 1766 (parents Edward and Mary Long). At some stage he became a doctor, inherited £7000 and moved to Hailsham.
He had an unhappy marriage. I do not have any details, but there are possible ones in Hastings or Brighton in 1794, but I am not sure that either is correct.
He was a well liked local eccentric, was sent to Horsham jail for debt at one stage and had a weakness for drink and women! He was in partnership with Dr James Cunningham from about 1830 and died in Hailsham in 1833.
Can anyone give me any further information please?
Rod