The Weald of Kent, Surrey and Sussex
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Historical records

6th Jun 1841CensusWilliam Webb, M, Head, age 34, born Sussex; occupation FarmerWilliam WebbWatkins Down1841 Census
Burwash, Sussex
Susannah Webb, F, [Wife], age 34, born SussexSusannah Webb
William Tommass, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation ServantWilliam Tommass

6th Jun 1841CensusThomas Eastwood, M, Head, age 40, born SussexThomas EastwoodWatkins Down1841 Census
Burwash, Sussex
James Eastwood, M, [Son], age 15, born SussexJames Eastwood, farm labourer
Thomas Eastwood, M, [Son], age 13, born SussexThomas Eastwood
George Eastwood, M, [Son], age 10, born SussexGeorge Eastwood, labourer

30th Mar 1851CensusJames Butcher, M, Head, married, age 59, born Guestling, Sussex, occupation: farmer of 40 acres employing 1 labourer in the houseJames Butcher, farmerWatkins Down1851 Census
Burwash, Sussex
Hannah Butcher, F, Wife, married, age 61, born Brede, SussexHannah Butcher [Hemmings]
Thomas Butcher, M, Son, single, age 21, born Guestling, SussexThomas Butcher
Hannah Butcher, F, Daughter, single, age 19, born Guestling, SussexHannah Walter
William Tinley, M, Servant, single, age 14, born Chiddingly, Sussex; occupation: Farm labourerWilliam Tinley

3rd Apr 1881CensusHenry Edwards, M, Head, married, age 46, born Burwash, Sussex; occupation: farmer of 55 acres employing 2 labourersHenry Edwards, farmerWatkins Down1881 Census
Burwash, Sussex
William S. Edwards, M, Son, single, age 17, born Burwash, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerWilliam S. Edwards
James S. Edwards, M, Son, age 16, born Burwash, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJames S. Edwards
Alice S. Edwards, F, Daughter, age 12, born Burwash, SussexAlice S. Edwards
Albert S. Edwards, M, Son, age 11, born Burwash, SussexAlbert S. Edwards
Alfred S. Edwards, M, Son, age 7, born Burwash, SussexAlfred S. Edwards
Rose H.S. Edwards, F, Daughter, age 5, born Burwash, SussexRose H.S. Edwards
Charles S. Edwards, M, Son, age 3, born Burwash, SussexCharles S. Edwards
Eliza Skinner, F, Servant, single, age 41, born Burwash, Sussex; occupation: general housekeeper (domestic)Eliza Skinner

5th Apr 1891CensusJames Pelling, M, Head, married, age 61, born Hellingly, Sussex; occupation: FarmerJames PellingWatkins Down Farm1891 Census
Burwash, Sussex
Naomi Pelling, F, Wife, married, age 58, born Hellingly, SussexNaomi Pelling
Alfred Pelling, M, Son, age 14, born Westfield, Sussex; occupation: ScholarAlfred Pelling

5th Apr 1891CensusWilliam Cornwell, M, Head, married, age 29, born Warbleton, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerWilliam Cornwell, farm labourerWatkins Down Farm1891 Census
Burwash, Sussex
Ruth Cornwell, F, Wife, married, age 20, born Westfield, SussexRuth Cornwell
Charles W Cornwell, M, Son, age 7 months, born Burwash, SussexCharles W Cornwell

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