The Weald of Kent, Surrey and Sussex
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c 1795Mayfield, Sussex - c 1795Part of the 1 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1795 by William Gardner and Thomas GreamCinderhill

c 1825Mayfield, Sussex - c 1825Part of the 1 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1825 by Christopher and John GreenwoodCinderhill Farm

6th Jun 1841CensusJames Tompsett, M, Head, age 30 to 34, born Sussex; occupation FarmerJames TompsettCinder Hill1841 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Charity Tompsett, F, [Wife], age 30 to 34, born SussexCharity Tompsett [Latter]
Eleanor Ann Tompsett, F, [Daughter], age 8 months, born SussexEleanor Ann Tompsett
Elizabeth Tompsett, F, age 55 to 59, born Sussex; occupation IndependentElizabeth Tompsett
Henry Tompsett, M, [Brother], age 25 to 29, born SussexHenry Tompsett
Harriot Wells, F, age 11, born Sussex; occupation ServantHarriot Wells
Michael Pennegar, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation ServantMichael Pennygar
Eliz Humphrey, F, age 17, born Sussex; occupation ServantEliz Humphrey

30th Mar 1851CensusHead, employs 10 people; occupation Farmer (joint occupier)James TompsettCinderhill1851 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
WifeCharity Tompsett [Latter]
Daughter; occupation ScholarEleanor Ann Tompsett
DaughterAda Jane Tompsett
Daughter; occupation ScholarFrances Elizabeth Tompsett
Daughter; occupation ScholarMary Nancy Tompsett
Son; occupation ScholarJames Cripps Tompsett
Brother; occupation Farmer (joint occupier)Henry Tompsett
Servant; occupation Farm servantWilliam Humphrey
Servant; occupation General servantLucy Humphrey
Servant; occupation Farm ServantJohn Underhill

7th Apr 1861CensusThomas Wickens, M, Head, married, age 44, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer of 178 acres employing 7 men and 1 boyThomas Wickens, farmerCinderhill1861 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Ann Wickens, F, Wife, married, age 38, born Tonbridge, Kent; occupation: farmer's wifeAnn Wickens [Wickens]
Alfred Wickens, M, Son, age 13, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer's sonAlfred Wickens, farmer
Amos Wickens, M, Son, age 6, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer's sonAmos Wickens
George Wickens, M, Son, age 3, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farmer's sonGeorge Wickens, farm bailiff
Obed Wickens, M, Servant, single, age 37, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerObadiah Wickens
Alfred Jenner, M, Servant, single, age 20, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: carterAlfred Jenner, farm labourer
Saml Humphry, M, Servant, single, age 18, born Wadhurst, Sussex; occupation: carterSamuel Humphrey, carter

1867Directory entryWickens Thomas, farmer, Cinder hillCinder hillPost Office Directory

2nd Apr 1871CensusHenry Gibb, M, Head, widowed, age 64, born Wadhurst, Sussex; occupation: gamekeeperHenry Gibb, gamekeeperCinder Hill1871 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Ruth Standen, F, Sister, widowed, age 44, born Wadhurst, Sussex; occupation: housekeeperRuth Standen

2nd Apr 1871CensusChristopher Blackman, M, Head, married, age 58, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation: farm bailiffChristopher Blackman, farm bailiff[Cinder Hill]1871 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Martha Blackman, F, Wife, married, age 31, born Rotherfield, SussexMartha Blackman
Joseph Baldock, M, Boarder, single, age 31, born Ticehurst, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerJoseph Baldock

2nd Apr 1871CensusGeorge Weston, M, Head, single, age 42, born Wadhurst, Sussex; occupation: farm labourerGeorge WestonCinder Hill Barn Shed1871 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Samuel Histed, M, single, age 20; occupation: farm labourerSamuel Histed

1874Directory entryWickens Thomas, farmer, Cinder hillCinder hillPost Office Directory

c 1875Rushers Cross, Cinderhill & Sharnden, North East of Mayfield - c 1875Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1875 by Ordnance SurveyCinderhill

3rd Apr 1881CensusGeorge Wickens, M, Head, married, age 23, born Rotherfield; occupation Farm BailiffGeorge Wickens, farm bailiffFarm House Cinder Hill1881 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Emily Wickens, F, Wife, married, age 21, born TicehurstEmily Wickens [Hoadley]
Edith Mary Wickens, F, Daughter, age 11 m, born MayfieldEdith Mary Wickens

3rd Apr 1881CensusJames Fry, M, Head, married, age 39, born Rotherfield; occupation: carterJames Fry, carterCinder Hill Cottage1881 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Emily Fry, F, Wife, married, age 28, born RotherfieldEmily Fry [Heasman]
Albert Fry, M, Son, age 8, born Rotherfield; occupation: scholarAlbert Fry
Emily Fry, F, Daughter, age 6, born Mayfield; occupation: scholarEmily Rosa Fry
John Fry, M, Son, age 3, born MayfieldJohn Fry
Annie Fry, F, Daughter, age 1, born MayfieldAnnie Fry
Frank Wright, M, Boarder, single, age 16, born Wadhurst; occupation CarterFrank Wright

3rd Apr 1881CensusJames Brown, M, Head, married, age 50, born Rotherfield; occupation: farm labourerJames Brown, farm labourerCinder Hill Cottage1881 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Edith Brown, F, Wife, married, age 43, born SpeldhurstEdith Brown
James Brown, M, Son, age 15, born Mayfield; occupation: farm labourerJames Brown
Ellen Brown, F, Daughter, age 12, born Mayfield; occupation: scholarEllen Brown
Susan Brown, F, Daughter, age 8, born Mayfield; occupation: scholarSusan Brown
Fanny Brown, F, Daughter, age 7, born Mayfield; occupation: scholarFanny Brown

3rd Apr 1881CensusThomas Kerwin, M, Head, married, age 77; occupation Farm labourerThomas Kerwin, farm labourerCinder Hill Cottage1881 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Mary Ann Kerwin, F, Wife, married, age 67, born MayfieldMary Ann Kerwin [Hazleden]
Kenez Kerwin, M, Son, widowed, age 42, born Mayfield; occupation Farm labourerKenaz Kerwin

1882Directory entryWickens Thomas, farmer, Cinder hillCinder hillKelly's Directory

5th Apr 1891CensusThomas Weston, M, Head, married, age 40, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: carterThomas John Albert Weston, carterCinderhill Cottage1891 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Julia Weston, F, Wife, married, age 42, born Mayfield, SussexJulia Weston [Medhurst]
Anna Weston, F, Daughter, age 12, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation: scholarAnnie Elizabeth Weston

5th Apr 1891CensusGeorge Wickens, M, Head, married, age 33, born Rotherfield, Sussex; occupation FarmerGeorge Wickens, farm bailiffCinderhill Farm1891 Census
Mayfield, Sussex
Emily Wickens, F, Wife, married, age 31, born Ticehurst, SussexEmily Wickens [Hoadley]
Edith M Wickens, F, Daughter, age 10, born Mayfield, Sussex; occupation ScholarEdith Mary Wickens
Thomas Wickens, M, Son, age 6, born Mayfield, SussexThomas Wickens
Beatrice Wickens, F, Daughter, age 5 months, born Mayfield, SussexBeatrice Elizabeth Fenner [Wickens]
Emily Edwards, F, Niece, age 8, born Ripe, Sussex; occupation ScholarEmily Edwards

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