sussex smiths

[Reuben Hathaway]

hi has anyone got any information on smiths from Sussex,my 3rd great grandmother olive smith born 1822 Brighton and her spouse James nicholls born 1820 Brighton,her father was George but i have no mothers name thank you

[CaroleW]

Welcome to Rootschat

For info only

Marriages September qtr 1848 Olive Smith/James Nichols Lewes 7 565

Have you found Olive on the 1841 census?

[CaroleW]

Were the Smith family travellers?  I notice the 1851 shows James as a traveller.  What was George Smiths occupation on the 1848 marriage cert

The 1851 shows a 5yr old son James born before the marriage.  In 1861 - Olive is shown as b 1824 Brighton

[jonw65]

Marriage was at Ringmer
James was a Chimney Sweep. For father it says "Illegitimate Son of Ann Nichols"
Olive's father was George Smith, Basket Maker
residence for both Ringmer
witnesses John Gardener, Sarah Gardener

[Reuben Hathaway]

hi thanks for the info i am missing a baptism but more important i cant find any info about her mother

[jonw65]

A possibility?
From The Keep website
Removal order from Newhaven
George Smith otherwise Collinson of Brighton with wife Olive and children George (2 years) and Olive (5 months); with account of relief paid by Newhaven, 28 Jan 1823
Endorsed: suspended due to illness OS, costs amounted to £3 6s 10d to 28 Jan 1823

(ESRO ref PAR 426/32/2/49)

[jonw65]

A baptism at Ninfield
11 Feby 1821
George
Son of George + Olive Smith
abode Ninfield
father a Chimney sweeper Traveller

[jonw65]

Another one?
This time at Winchelsea
Baptism, 25 Dec 1824
Charlotte
Dr. of George and Olive Smith
abode Winchelsea
father a Chimney Sweep

[jonw65]

Removal order from Newhaven

Three images, starting here (if you have a free account and are logged in)
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6967-L18?i=106&cat=1474059