Cater or Charles Overy.

[nenepops]

Me again.

Looking for the above, I think he was born about 1768.
His wife was Mary Beeching (I think).
He’s son is Walter Overy who was born in Ticehurst.
Any help would be appreciated please.

[ColC]

Ticehurst is in Sussex so I wonder if this is the family you mean?

1841 Thel?ove Farm, St Leonards, Sussex – all born in County

Charles Overy 75 farmer Mary Overy 55 Elizabeth Overy 30 James Overy 20 Henry Overy 20

Colin

[jomcd967]

No registered birth, but England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 has Walter Overy, born 1837, Rotherfield Sussex, mother Mary Overy, no father listed.

There is a burial for a 73yo Cator Avery at Etchingham on 7 May 1841. If he was Walters father there would be no reason for him not to be named above? Also, he would have been 70 at that time, not impossible, but unlikely.

Do you have Walters marriage certificate? What does it say for his fathers name and occupation?

There is a Cator Avery baptism in 1796, in Salehurst, s/o Robert Avery. If Walters marriage cert names Cator as his father, this one born 1796 is a more likely option.

Jo 

[ColC]

Cater Overy  of St. Leonards married Mary Beeching of the parish 16 Dec 1800 Crowhurst, Sussex

Colin

[jomcd967]

Is this your Walter?

1841 Kitchenham, Etchingham Sussex
Mary Overy 55
Mary Overy 35
Louisa Overy 25
Thomas Overy 20
Charles Overy 20
Hannah Overy 15
Emma Overy 14
Walter Overy 3

Walter found in Ticehurst in subsequent census records.

Jo 

[Pennines]

Don't know if this is of any relevence - but a Cater Overy is listed as an Apprentice in June 1785 in 'Battel' Sussex - apprenticed to a Collar Maker. (Unusual occupation).

[ColC]

There are two baptisms Crowhurst, Sussex on FS

Mary Overy    19 Nov 1800 only mother noted as Mary Beeching
William Overy    21 Mar 1802, parents Cater & Mary

Colin

[Pennines]

So Mary's baptism was on the same date as Mary Beeching and Cater Overy married.

[nenepops]

Thank you for all your help.
Lots to think about now and to try and piece it all together.