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Hi Lisa,

Long time since we last spoke.... I'm still researching the family tree and have diversified to try and find the William Vous/Vaus that is causing us consternation. I had found William Vaus of Nuthurst in 1718 (can't subsequently find at the moment) and was trying to verify it.

I think there is some link to the London Watermen Vaus', as Victor Sydney b 1877 is listed as Walthamstow, the rest are Sevenoaks.

Hope you are well,

Ian

On a break at work - typing quickly   

"Double Headstone
William Vaus who died 1796 aged 77 years.
Betty his wife who died March 1797 aged 69 years"
   - William would have been born c1719
   - Betty would have been born c1728

"Christening
William Naice or Vais.  27 Aug 1718, Nuthurst.  Father John Naice or Vais.  Mother Elizabeth"
   -  This could be "my" William, then.

Several years ago, someone was helping me with Newman/Francis information.  It includes the possible parents of Betty:
Bettie married John Francis on 23 May 1725 in Shipley
Betty and John had three known children (baptism dates):  Sarah 1727/28, John 1730/31, William buried 1737.
We don't know if Bettie/Betty was a fourth child, or possibly was actually Sarah.  Or, perhaps this isn't the correct family!

Jan, I have a will for William Vaus (grandson of William Vaus 1718-1796); I didn't see it in my Vaus binder.      This Will was born in 1797 and died in 1846.  He was a corn dealer of Walworth Road.  I have not found a will for William Vaus (1761-1839).

Question:  William Vaus' will (1796) refers to property in Shipley, etc.  Since the Vaus' were occupying land (referenced in this thread), does it mean that the "property" in the will was not on Vaus property, but rather on "rented" property?  (I hope that makes sense!!!)

Thank you all so much...back to work.