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Salehurst [a.k.a. Salenhurst] Farm    Blackham  Withyham  

Books and other documents
PublishedTitle, author and references
1902Historical Notes of Withyham, Hartfield and Ashdown Forest by C. N. Suttonp. 122

Historical records

1838CensusHead; occupation: farmerJohn Crowhurst, farmerSnailhurst1838 Census
Blackham/Lyewood, Sussex

6th Jun 1841CensusRobert Crowhurst, M, Head, age 40 to 44, born Sussex; occupation: farmerRobert Crowhurst, farmerSalehurst1841 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Crowhurst, F, [Wife], age 40 to 44, born SussexMary Crowhurst [Mellash]
Frederick Crowhurst, M, [Son], age 15 to 19, born SussexFrederick Crowhurst
Charles Crowhurst, M, [Son], age 15 to 19, born SussexCharles Crowhurst
James Crowhurst, M, [Son], age 14, born SussexJames Crowhurst, grocer
Thomas Crowhurst, M, [Son], age 11, born SussexThomas Crowhurst
Philip Crowhurst, M, [Son], age 9, born SussexPhilip Crowhurst
Sarah Crowhurst, F, [Daughter], age 7, born SussexSarah Crowhurst
Emma Crowhurst, F, [Daughter], age 5, born SussexEmma Crowhurst
Albert Crowhurst, M, [Son], age 3, born SussexAlbert Crowhurst
Maryann Crowhurst, F, [Daughter], age 5 months, born SussexMary Ann Crowhurst
James Turk, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation: servantJames Turk, stockman
Ann Jessop, F, age 15 to 19, born Sussex; occupation: servantAnn Jessop

30th Mar 1851CensusHead, employs 4 people; occupation: farmerRobert Crowhurst, farmerSalehurst Farm1851 Census
Withyham, Sussex
WifeMary Crowhurst [Mellash]
SonCharles Crowhurst
SonJames Crowhurst, grocer
SonPhilip Crowhurst
Son, occupation: farm labourerJoseph Beard
DaughterSarah Crowhurst
DaughterEmma Crowhurst
Son; occupation: scholarAlbert Crowhurst
Daughter; occupation: scholarMary Ann Crowhurst
Son; occupation: scholarRobert Crowhurst
Daughter; occupation: scholarAnna Crowhurst

1867Directory entryCrowhurst Robt., farmer, Salehurst farmSalehurst farmPost Office Directory

1874Directory entryCrowhurst Robt., farmer, Salehurst farmSalehurst farmPost Office Directory

c 1875Blackham, North of Withyham - c 1875Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1875 by Ordnance SurveySalehurst

1878Occupation TenantJohn, junior StreatfieldSalehurstSutton's Historical Notes

3rd Apr 1881CensusJohn Streatfield, M, Head, married, age 30, born Withyham, employs 1 man; occupation: farmerJohn Streatfield, farmerSalehurst Farm1881 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Anne Streatfield, F, Wife, married, age 29, born East GrinsteadAnne Streatfield [Harding]
Anne Streatfield, F, Daughter, age 2, born WithyhamAnnie Streatfield
Infant Streatfield, F, Daughter, age 1 m, born WithyhamLillian Streatfield
Fanny Sears, F, Servant, age 13, born Chiddingstone; occupation ServantFanny Sears
Thomas Hider, M, Servant, age 14, born Withyham; occupation: farm labourerThomas William Hider

1882Directory entryStreatfield John, farmer, Salehurst farmSalehurst farmKelly's Directory

1886Occupation TenantGeorge HutchingsSalehurstSutton's Historical Notes

5th Apr 1891CensusGeorge Hutchings, M, Head, married, age 58, born Chilworth, Dorset; occupation: farmerGeorge Hutchings, farmerSalehurst Farm1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Hutchings, F, Wife, married, age 60, born Broad Winsder, DorsetMary Hutchings
George Fredk Hutchings, M, Son, single, age 27, born West Lulworth, Dorset; occupation: farmer's sonGeorge Fredk Hutchings
Walter Chas Hutchings, M, Son, single, age 18, born West Lulworth, Dorset; occupation: farmer's sonWalter Chas Hutchings
Annie Ada Thomas, F, Granddaughter, single, age 9, born Cheam, SurreyAnnie Ada Thomas

5th Apr 1891CensusWilliam Buckwell, M, Head, married, age 64, born Hartfield, Sussex, occupation: farm labourerWilliam Buckwell, farm labourerSalehurst Cottage1891 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Rachel Buckwell, F, Wife, married, age 44, born Withyham, SussexRachel Buckwell
John Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 26, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: farm labourerJohn Buckwell
George J Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 18, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: farm labourerGeorge J Buckwell
Thomas Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 16, born Hartfield, Sussex, occupation: carpenter's apprenticeThomas Buckwell
Harry Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 14, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: farm labourerHarry Buckwell
Annie Buckwell, F, Daughter, single, age 12, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarAnnie Buckwell
Alice K Buckwell, F, Daughter, single, age 10, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarAlice K Buckwell
Kate Buckwell, F, Daughter, single, age 8, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarKate Buckwell
Edith Buckwell, F, Daughter, single, age 6, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarEdith Buckwell
William Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 5, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: scholarWilliam Buckwell
Walter E Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 3, born Withyham, SussexWalter E Buckwell
William Bridgland, M, Father-in-law, widowed, age 71, born Withyham, Sussex, occupation: farm labourerWilliam Bridgland

2nd Apr 1911CensusRachel Buckwell, F, Head, widow, age 64, born BlackhamRachel BuckwellSalehurst Farm Cottage, Blackham1911 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Thomas Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 36, born Hartfield, Sussex; occupation: railway platelayer, L.B. & S.C.R.Thomas Buckwell
Harry Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 34, born Blackham, Sussex; occupation: railway platelayer, L.B. & S.C.R.Harry Buckwell
Edith Eliza Buckwell, F, Daughter, single, age 26, born Blackham, SussexEdith Eliza Buckwell
William Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 25, born Blackham, Sussex; occupation: general labourerWilliam Buckwell
Walter Edward Buckwell, M, Son, single, age 23, born Blackham, Sussex; occupation: general labourerWalter Edward Buckwell

2nd Apr 1911CensusGeorge Hutchings, M, Head, married, age 78, born Chidcock, Dorset; occupation: farmerGeorge Hutchings, farmerSalehurst Farm, Blackham1911 Census
Withyham, Sussex
Mary Hutchings, F, Wife, married 58 years, age 80, born Broadwinsor, DorsetMary Hutchings
Charles Hutchings, M, Son, single, age 38, born Wareham, Dorset; occupation: working on farmCharles Hutchings
Sarah Thomas, F, Daughter, widow, age 38, born Bridport, Dorset; occupation: dairy workerSarah Thomas
Fred Thomas, M, Nephew, single, age 30, born Limpsfield, Surrey; occupation: stockman on farmFred Thomas
Annie Thomas, F, Niece, single, age 28, born Cheam, SurreyAnnie Thomas

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