Is Heringly. Hellingly?

[David Carr]

In the 1851 Census I have an Elizabeth Mitchell born 1785 Heringly. Sussex. Unable to find the place should it be Hellingly?
Many thanks. Dave.

[kerryb]

Hi Dave

You don't say where Elizabeth was in the 1851, but that may not be relevant but I would say that must be Hellingly.

I've gone through as many Sussex places as I can think and it is most likely!

Kerry

[suey]

I agree with Hellingly, pronounced Helling lie by the way, I had a quick look through Sussex Place Names just in case but nothing even close.

Suey

[David Carr]

Thanks, Elizabeth was living in Maidstone. Kent in 1851.
David

[kerryb]

Hi Dave

If you know what Elizabeth maiden name was we could check the IGI for Hellingly baptisms. 

Kerry

[David Carr]

Hi Kerry, sorry have not found the maiden name yet.But had a son Walter Mitchell also born at Hellingly 1816. Elizabeth married Thomas Mitchell born 1777 Maidstone. Any help would be most gratefull.
David.

[kerryb]

Hi Dave

I don't know whether this is a help or a hindrance but in the Sussex Marriage Index there is

Thomas Michell and Elizabeth Whenham married at Hellingly on 1 October 1804  Both of this parish and a note saying he signed himself Mitchell.

Kerry

[David Carr]

HI Kerry, thanks for the info. The date seems about right as I have a death certificate for Elizabeth in 1874 died at the age of 88 born in 1786. This would make her 18 years old at the time of her wedding. I will have to look to see if I can find an Elizabeth Whenham born 1786.
Regards David.

[kerryb]

Hi David

On the IGI (although a member submitted record) there is an Elizabeth Wenham christened 9 November 1791 to an Obadiah Wenham and Elizabeth Parris in Hellingly, Sussex.

Kerry