The Weald of Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Leeds Farm    Five Ashes  Mayfield  
Historical records

6th Jun 1841CensusJohn Bridger, M, Head, age 35 to 39, born Sussex; occupation: farmerJohn Bridger, farmerLeeds1841 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Eliza Bridger, F, [Wife], age 30 to 34Eliza Bridger
Emily Bridger, F, [Daughter], age 4, born SussexEmily Eliza Marchant [Bridger]
Martha Bassett, F, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation: servantMartha Bassett
John Weston, M, age 30 to 34, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJohn Weston
John Hartfield, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJohn Hartfield, farm labourer
James Head, M, age 15 to 19, born Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJames Head

30th Mar 1851CensusHead, employs 4 people; occupation: farmerJohn Weston, farmerLeeds Farm House1851 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
WifeEliza Weston
SonHenry Weston
Servant; occupation: farm labourerEli Hazelden
Servant; occupation: farm labourerEli (Levi) Holmwood, farm labourer
Servant; occupation: general servantSarah Fenner
Servant; occupation: farm labourerFrederick Bassett, farm labourer
Neice; occupation: scholarCharlotte Barnes

7th Apr 1861CensusJohn Weston, M, Head, married, age 50, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer of 63 acres employing 3 men and 1 boyJohn Weston, farmerLeeds Farm1861 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Eliza Weston, F, Wife, married, age 51, born Westwell, KentEliza Weston
Henry Weston, M, Son, age 12, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarHenry Weston
Luke Eade, M, Servant, single, age 26, born Framfield, Sussex; occupation: carterLuke Eade
Sarah Ann Baker, F, Servant, single, age 25, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: housemaidSarah Ann Rogers [Baker]
Owen Bishop, M, Servant, single, age 12, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: under carterOwen Bishop, carrier

1867Directory entryWeston John, farmer, LeedsLeedsPost Office Directory

2nd Apr 1871CensusHenry Beale, M, Head, married, age 45, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerHenry Beal, farm labourerLeeds Cottage1871 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Ellen Beale, F, Wife, married, age 40, born Mayfield, SussexEllen Beal
Henry Beale, M, Son, single, age 19, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerHenry Beale
Leah Beale, F, Daughter, single, age 13, born Mayfield, SussexLeah Beale
Georgianna Beale, F, Daughter, single, age 11, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarGeorgina Crouch [Beal]
Frank Beale, M, Son, single, age 6, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarFrank Beal
Edwin Beale, M, Son, single, age 4, born Mayfield, SussexEdwin Beal
Luther Beale, M, Son, single, age 1, born Mayfield, SussexLuther Beal

2nd Apr 1871CensusJesse Kemp, M, Head, married, age 26, born Cranbrook, Kent; occupation: farmer of 61 acres employing 1 man and 1 boyJesse Kemp, farmerLeeds Farm House1871 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Sarah Kemp, F, Wife, married, age 30, born Benenden, KentSarah Kemp

1874Directory entryKemp Jesse, farmer, LeedsLeedsPost Office Directory

c 1875Five Ashes, South West of Mayfield - c 1875Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1875 by Ordnance SurveyLeeds Farm

3rd Apr 1881CensusWilliam Stone, M, Head, married, age 35, born Cranbrook, employs 1 labourer and 1 boy; occupation FarmerWilliam StoneLeeds Farm1881 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Elizabeth Stone, F, Wife, married, age 34, born KentElizabeth Stone
David W. Stone, M, Son, age 10, born Berkshire; occupation ScholarDavid W. Stone
Fanny Stone, F, Daughter, age 8, born Berkshire; occupation ScholarFanny Stone
William Stone, M, Son, age 7, born Berkshire; occupation ScholarWilliam Stone
Frederick Stone, M, Son, age 5, born Berkshire; occupation ScholarFrederick Stone
Arthur J. Stone, M, Son, age 3, born BerkshireArthur J. Stone
Mary Stone, F, Daughter, age 1, born MayfieldMary Stone

1882Directory entryHall Henry, farmer, LeedsLeedsKelly's Directory

5th Apr 1891CensusHenry Beale, M, Head, married, age 65, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation Farm LabourerHenry Beal, farm labourerLeeds Cottage1891 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Ellen Beale, F, Wife, married, age 57, born Mayfield, SussexEllen Beal
Leah Beale, F, Daughter, single, age 30, born Mayfield, SussexLeah Beale
Edwin Beale, M, Son, single, age 22, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation Farm LabourerEdwin Beal
Luther Beale, M, Son, single, age 21, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation Farm LabourerLuther Beal
Ellen Beale, F, Daughter, single, age 14, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation ScholarEllen Beal

5th Apr 1891CensusHenry Hall, M, Head, married, age 59, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farmerHenry Hall, farm labourerLeeds Farm1891 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Eliza Hall, F, Wife, married, age 54, born Mayfield, SussexEliza Hall [Frost]
Samuel Hall, M, Son, single, age 23, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer's sonHenry Samuel Hall
Emily Hall, F, Daughter, single, age 22, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer's daughterEmily Jane Hall
George Hall, M, Boarder, widowed, age 90, born Mayfield, SussexGeorge Hall, blacksmith

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