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Sussex / Frett and Wright in Hastings/Lewes
« on: Wednesday 12 September 07 21:04 BST (UK) »
Although not one of my main lines of research, this might help clear up some things that don't tie up in my family tree. My gt-gt-grandma's brother, James Cope, married Ann Luella Frett at Paddington in 1840. The 1841 census includes Zephora Wright in their household, which tallies with a family bible entry, (where it's spelled Zipproah) indicating she was Ann's mother. The 1851 entry does not show Zephora but gives Anne's place of birth as Hastings.
According to family notes, James Cope's mother had a first marriage to a William Wright, reputedly a clockmaker from Lewes. I have failed to find this and wonder if past generations of the family have got their branches crossed!
I would be very grateful to hear of any sightings of Frett in Sussex, particularly if associated with Wright, clock/watch makers or shoemakers.
According to family notes, James Cope's mother had a first marriage to a William Wright, reputedly a clockmaker from Lewes. I have failed to find this and wonder if past generations of the family have got their branches crossed!
I would be very grateful to hear of any sightings of Frett in Sussex, particularly if associated with Wright, clock/watch makers or shoemakers.