Ancestors of Mandy Willard

William WHITEMAN (1773-1852)

and Mary DAVIS (c1767-1847)

William Whiteman and Mary Davis married by banns on 22 November 1791 at the parish church of St. Mary's in Udimore, Sussex.  At the time of their marriage William was of Udimore and Mary of Winchelsea, Sussex.  The witnesses to their marriage were John Whiteman and Francis Saunders.  (William and Mary were not my direct ancestors.  William's sister, Mary Godfrey Whiteman (1776-1845) was my 4x Great Grandmother.)

William Whiteman was baptised on 25 June 1773 in Udimore.  He was the son of Thomas Whiteman (1729-1810) and Sarah Fuller (1738-1809).  William died aged 79 years and was buried on 6 April 1852 in Udimore.  He was a farmer.

Mary Davis's date and place of birth/baptism are unknown, to me.  She died aged 80 years and was buried on 20 February 1847 in Udimore.

The 1851 census recorded that William was a 79 year old widower and an agricultural labourer and he was living with his daughter Maria and her husband at Court Lodge in Udimore.

William Whiteman and Mary Davis had 13 known children:

1. Mary Ann Whiteman was baptised on 30 April 1792 in Udimore.

   She had 3 illegitimate daughters:

   1. Ann Maria Tuppen Whiteman was baptised on 15 July 1812 in Udimore.

   2. Alice Whiteman was baptised on 5 February 1815 in Udimore.  She died aged 80 years and her death was registered as Alice Masters in the first quarter of 1896 in the Battle registration district.  On 11 April 1815 a warrant was issued for the arrest of Thomas Potter of Icklesham, putative father of a child born to Mary Whiteman of Udimore.  (Thomas Potter junior of Staplehurst, married Sarah Philpott on 28 March 1815 in Udimore.

      Alice married twice, firstly to George Robinson in the fourth quarter of 1837 in the Battle registration district.  Then as a widow she married William Masters in the third quarter of 1875 in the Rye registration district.  William was her uncle by marriage.  He had previously married Alice's aunt Maria Whiteman (see further below).

      George was born about 1810/11 in Tenterden, Kent.  He died aged 60 years and his death was registered in the third quarter of 1870 in the Battle registration district.

      The 1841 records that couple and their young son were living at Lodge in Westfield.  Alice's name was wrongly recorded in the census as Sarah.  When the 1851 census was recorded, the couple and their 3 sons were still living at Lodge in Westfield and George was an agricultural labourer.  That census recorded her forename as Ellis.  The 1861 census recorded her name as Elice and the couple and their son John were living at Crowham Cottage in Westfield.  In 1871 Alice was a 56 year old widow living with her son John in Westfield.

      George and Alice had 3 known children:

      1. George Robinson was born about 1838/9 in Westfield.  He was 3 years old in 1841.  In 1851 he was 12 years old.  He was a master mariner.

         George married Martha Sabina Easton in the third quarter of 1861 in the Hastings registration district.

         Martha was born about 1836 in Westfield.

         When the 1871 census was recorded Martha was living at 7 North Street in the St. Mary Magdalen district of Hastings.  She was then 35 years old and a captain's wife.  Her husband was not at home on census night, although 4 children were with her.  Also part of the household were 23 year old Edward Potter and his 20 year old wife Clara Potter and their 5 week old son Edward Potter (please note, their surname may have been Porter).

         George and Martha had 4 known children:

         1. Shelly E. Robinson was born about 1863 in Hastings.  She was and 8 year old scholar in 1871.

         2. Minnie A. Robinson was born about 1864 in Hastings.  She was a 7 year old scholar in 1871.

         3. Frederick S. Robinson was born about 1867 in Hastings.  He was a 4 year old scholar in 1871.

         4. Clara I. Robinson was born about 1869 in Hastings.  She was 2 years old in 1871.

      2. John Robinson was born about 1844 in Westfield.  He was 7 years old in 1851.  In 1861 he was a 17 year old agricultural labourer.  He was the head of the household in 1871 and he was then an unmarried 27 year old agricultural labourer.

      3. Joseph Robinson was born about 1848 in Westfield.  He was 3 years old in 1851.

   3. Mary Whiteman was baptised on 22 February 1818 in Udimore.

   On 19 April 1823, Mary Ann married William Miles by banns in Udimore.  He was a bachelor and made his X mark.  She was a spinster.  They were both then of Udimore.  The witnesses were Ann Whiteman and John Grant (parish clerk).

2. William Whiteman was baptised on 16 May 1793 in Udimore.  He married twice, firstly to Ellen Furner in 1815 and then Sarah Burgess in 1822.  (They have their own page.)

3. George Whiteman was baptised on 30 July 1794 in Udimore.

4. Thomas Whiteman was baptised on 15 November 1795 in Udimore and buried there on 18 July 1819 aged 23 years.

5. Stephen Whiteman was baptised on 1 January 1797 in Udimore.  He married Ann Maria Eldridge in 1820.  (They have their own page.)

6. Robert Whiteman was baptised on 5 March 1798 in Udimore and buried there on 17 December 1868, aged 70 years.

   Robert married twice.  His first marriage was to Mary Powell by banns on 26 December 1817 in Udimore.  At the time they were both of Udimore.  He was a bachelor and she a spinster and they both made their X marks.  The witnesses were John Whiteman, Ann Eldridge and John Grant (parish clerk).

   Mary died aged 37 years, probably as a result of childbirth and was buried on 27 March 1833 in Udimore.

   When the 1841 census was recorded Robert was living at Spring House in Udimore and he was then an agricultural labourer.  Also living in his household at that time were 13 year old Harriet Whiteman, his son Edward, 1 year old Ann Whiteman, 30 year old Caroline Freeman and 7 year old William Freeman.

   Robert and Mary had 3 known children:

   1. Mary Whiteman was baptised on 30 May 1819 in Udimore.

   2. James Whiteman was baptised on 30 March 1823 in Udimore.

   3. Edward Whiteman was baptised on 24 March 1833 in Udimore.  He was 8 years old when the 1841 census was recorded.

   Robert next married Caroline Freeman on 17 December 1848 in Udimore.  He was described as a widower and labourer and she a spinster and servant of full age.  They were both of Udimore.  Her father's name was not recorded on the marriage certificate.  The witnesses to the marriage were William Whiteman, Elizabeth Larkin and John Grant (parish clerk).  Only Robert and the parish clerk were able to sign their names.

   Caroline was baptised on 2 May 1813 in Udimore and was the daughter of Lydia Freeman.  She died on 3 March 1900 in Rye, Sussex.

   When the 1851 census was recorded the family were living in Udimore where Robert was an agricultural labourer.  The family then comprised of: 18 year old son Edward ; 11 year old daughter Mary; 6 year old son Francis; and 2 year old daughter Caroline.

   Caroline and possibly Robert had the following children:

   1. William Freeman was baptised on 4 May 1834 in Udimore.  Only his mother's name was recorded in the baptism register.  He was 7 years old in 1841.

   2. John Freeman was baptised on 8 July 1838 in Udimore.  Only his mother's name was mentioned in the baptism register.  He died aged 1 year and 10 months and was buried on 29 December 1839 in Udimore.  Again, only his mother's name was recorded in the burial register.

   3. Ann or Mary Whiteman may have been born about 1839/40 in Udimore.  She may have been 1 year old Ann Whiteman in 1841 and then 11 year old Mary Whiteman in 1851.

   4. Francis Whiteman was baptised in April 1845 in Udimore.

   5. Caroline Whiteman was baptised on 1 July 1849 in Udimore.

   6. Emma Whiteman was baptised in either July 1853 or 1855 in Udimore.

7. Francis Whiteman was baptised on 13 May 1799 in Udimore.  He died on 26 October 1872 and was buried on 29 October 1872 in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand.

   Francis married Mary Martin, widow on 5 June 1831 in Winchelsea, Sussex.

   Mary died aged 50 years and was buried on 23 September 1839 in Winchelsea.

   When the 1841 census was recorded, Francis was a 40 year old agricultural labourer and living in Wincheslea with his 3 children.  Also with the family was 25 year old servant Mary Ann Martin.

   Francis and Mary had 4 known children:

   1. George Whiteman was baptised on 10 February 1828 in Winchelsea.  In 1841 he was 13 years old and living with his father.

   2. Jane Whiteman was baptised on 23 October 1831 in Winchelsea.  She was 9 years old in 1841.  Jane married Matthew Shirley.

   3. William Whiteman was baptised on 2 November 1834 in Winchelsea.  He was 6 yeas old when the 1841 census was recorded.

   4. Frances Whiteman

8. Spencer Whiteman was born on 11 December 1800 and baptised on 6 February 1801 in Udimore.  He died in 1874 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia.  He was convicted of brandy smuggling and transported to Australia, see:

   http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/html_units/1820s/t18280410-3.html and

   The Battle of Sidley Green

   Spencer married Philadelphia Sargent on 18 February 1826 in Icklesham, Sussex.

   On 11 March 1828 a removal order was issued to Spencer and his wife Phyllis and their children:

   1. Ann Maria Whiteman was baptised on 8 November 1826 in Icklesham.  When the removal order was issued she was 2 years old.

   2. Angelina Whiteman was baptised on 26 February 1828 in Icklesham.  She was 6 weeks on 11 March 1828.  She was buried on 26 March 1828 in Icklesham

9. Henry Whiteman was baptised on 29 September 1802 in Udimore.

   Henry married Mary Ann Bourne by banns on 30 January 1821 in Brede.  He was then a bachelor of Udimore and she a spinster of Brede.  The witnesses to their marriage were Francis Bourne and Sarah Bourne.

   Mary Ann was baptised on baptised on 16 December 1802 in Brede and was the daughter of John Bourne (1784-?) and Elizabeth Richardson.

   When the 1851 census was recorded the couple were living alone in part of Hackwoods House in Salehurst, Sussex and Henry was a farm bailiff.  The previous entry in the census was that of the family of 45 year old John Bourne and his wife Mary aged 48.  (John Bourne married Mary Bourne in 1827.)

   Henry and Mary Ann had 1 known son:

   1. John Whiteman was baptised on 10 June 1821 in Udimore.

10. Edward Whiteman was baptised on 16 December 1804.  He died on 15 February 1885.

    Edward married twice.  Firstly to Rosina Edwards by banns on 28 July 1832 in Brede.  He was a bachelor and she a spinster and they were both of Brede.  Rosina died on 26 February 1847 aged 33 years and was buried on 3 March 1847 in Udimore.  The couple had 6 known children.

    Edward next married Martha Brittain in the second quarter of 1868 in the Rye registration district.  Martha died on 14 February 1891 aged 82 years.  She was buried on 18 February 1891 in Udimore.

11. Maria Whiteman was baptised on 28 September 1806 in Udimore.  She died aged 67 years and her death was registered in the second quarter of 1874 in the Rye registration district.

    Maria had 3 illegitimate daughters:

    1. Maria Whiteman was baptised on 2 March 1823 in Udimore and buried there on 9 January 1825.

    2. Elizabeth Whiteman was baptised on 19 June 1825 in Udimore.  In 1841 she was 15 years old and living with her mother and step father in Udimore.

       Elizabeth married Benjamin Crittenden on 13 December 1849 in Udimore.  They were both then of full age and of Udimore.  He was a bachelor and servant and she a spinster.  Her father was named as Charles Jones a butcher.  The witnesses to the marriage were Mary Ann Crittenden, Elizabeth Crittenden and William Masters who made his mark.  In 1881 the couple were living at Village Stocks House, Udimore where Benjamin was a farmer.

    3. Ann Whiteman was born in the workhouse on 30 January 1828 in Udimore and baptised on the same day.  She was buried in Udimore on 6 May 1831.  On 13 November 1827 a warrant was issued for the arrest of Charles Jones, a butcher of Winchelsea, who was named as the putative father of a child to be born to Maria Whiteman of Udimore.  Then on 8 April 1828 a maintenance order was issued to Charles to pay 40 shillings towards the lying-in and 1 shilling and 6 pence per week thereafter.  Maria was required to pay 6 pence per week.

    Maria married William Masters on 2 May 1834 in Brede.

    William was baptised on Sunday 1 October 1809 in Udimore and was the son of George Masters (1779-1835) and Sarah Foster (1784-1842).  He died aged 84 years and was buried on 12 January 1895.  William married for a second time to Alice Robinson in 1875.  Alice was his niece by marriage (see further above), William's first wife and Alice's mother were sisters.

    In 1841 the couple were living at Court Lodge in Udimore, along with Maria's daughter Elizabeth and 5 year old John Skinner.  The family were still living at Court Lodge in 1851 along with Maria's father and 2 lodgers.  By 1861 the couple had moved to Beer House in Udimore and their 13 year old niece, Sophia Butchers was living with them.  In 1871 the couple and a lodger were living at the Plough Inn in Udimore and William was an inn keeper.  William was still the inn keeper at the Plough Inn in 1881 and was living there along with his second wife and her 17 year old granddaughter, Minnie Robinson.  By 1891 the couple and 26 year old Minnie had moved to the Queens Head Inn in Icklesham, Sussex and William was an 80 year old licensed victualler.

12. Ann Whiteman was born about 1811.

13. John Whiteman was baptised on 13 May 1814 in Udimore.  He died on 7 May 1898 in Narrabri, New South Wales, Australia.

    John married twice.  Firstly to Harriet Vinall in about 1831, by whom he had 8 known children.  He then married Elizabeth Brown on 27 February 1854 in Australia.

1841 census - Lodge, Westfield, Sussex (HO107/1105, folio 16, page 7)

George Robinson, 30, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

Sarah Robinson, 25, born in Sussex

George Robinson, 3, born in Sussex

1851 census - Lodge, Westfield, Sussex (HO17/1636, folio 176, page 9)

George Robinson, Head, Mar, 40, Ag Lab, born Kent, Tenterden

Ellis Robinson, Wife, Mar, 37, born Sussex, Udimore

George Robinson, Son, 12, born Sussex, Westfield

John Robinson, Son, 7, born Sussex, Westfield

Joseph Robinson, Son, 3, born Sussex Westfield

1861 census - Crowham Cottage, Westfield, Sussex (RG9/563, folio 108, page 9)

George Robinson, Head, Mar, 50, Ag Lab, born Kent, Tenterden

Elice Robinson, Wife, Mar, 44, born Sussex, Udimore

John Robinson, Son, Unm 17, Ag Lab, born Sussex, Westfield

1871 census - Westfield, Sussex (RG10/1034, folio 137, page 10)

John Robinson, Head, Unm, 27, Ag Lab, born Sussex, Westfield

Alice Robinson, Mother, W, 56, born Sussex, Udimore

1841 census - Court Lodge, Udimore, Sussex (HO107/1106, folio 14, page 1)

William Masters, 30, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

Maria Masters, 30, born in Sussex

Elizth Whiteman, 15, Ind, born in Sussex

John Skinner, 5, born in Sussex

1851 census - Court Lodge, Udimore, Sussex (HO107/1634, folio 597, page 13)

William Masters, Head, Mar, 41, Ag Lab, born Sussex, Udimore

Maria Masters, Wife, Mar, 44, born Sussex, Udimore

William Whiteman, Father, Wid, 79, Ag Lab, born Sussex, Udimore

William Barden, Lodger, U, 23, Ag Lab, born Sussex, Udimore

John Skinner, Lodger, 15, Scholar, born Sussex, Brede

1861 census - Beer House, Udimore, Sussex (RG9/558, folio 163, page 12)

William Masters, Head, Mar, 56, Ag Lab, born Sussex, Udimore

Maria Masters, Wife, 54, born Sussex Udimore

Sophia Butchers, Niece, Un, 13, born Sussex Westfield

James Brook, Lodger, Un, 56, Ag Lab, born Sussex Brede

1871 census - Plough Inn, Udimore, Sussex (RG10/1026, folio 85, page 8)

Willm Masters, Head, Mar, 61, Inn Keeper, born Sussex, Udimore

Maria Masters, Wife, Mar, 64, born Sussex, Udimore

Thos Chapman, Border, Widower, 61, Labourer, born Sussex, Ewhurst

1881 census - Plough Inn, Udimore, Sussex (RG11/1020, folio 91, page 12)

William Masters, Head, Mar, 71, Inn Keeper, born Sussex, Peasemarsh

Alice Masters, Wife, Mar, 66, born Sussex, Udimore

Minnie Robinson, Granddaughter, 17, Companion, born Sussex, Hastings

1891 census - Queens Head Inn, Passonage Lane, Icklesham, Sussex (RG12/757, folio 102, page 12)

William Masters, Head, M, 80, Licensed Victualler, born Sussex, Udimore

Alice Masters, Wife, M, 75, born Sussex, Udimore

Minnie Robinson, Granddau, S, 26, born Sussex, Hastings

1871 census - 7 North Street, St. Mary Magdalene, Hastings, Sussex (RG10/1033, folio 23, page 40)

Martha Robinson, Wife, Mar, 35, Captains Wife, born Sussex, Westfield

Frederick Robinson, Son, 4, Scholar, born Sussex, Hastings

Shelly E Robinson, Daur, 8, Scholar, born Sussex, Hastings

Minnie A Robinson, Daur, 7, Scholar, born Sussex, Hastings

Clara I Robinson, Daur, 2, born Sussex, Hastings

1881 census - 7 North Street, St. Mary Magdalene, Hastings, Sussex (RG11/1028, folio 88, page 33)

Martha S Robinson, Head, Mar, 44, Master Marniers Wife, born Sussex, Westfield

Elizabeth Robinson, Daur, Unm, 18, Dressmaker, born Sussex, Hastings

Frederick Robinson, Son, 14, Scholar, born Sussex, Hastings

Clara I Robinson, Daur, 12, Scholar, born Sussex, Hastings

Alexander J Sinclar, Boarder, Unm, 17, Solicitors Clerk, born Sussex, Rye

1891 census - 7 North Street, St. Mary Magdalene, Hastings, Sussex (RG12/765, folio 16, page 25)

Martha Robinson, Head, Wid, 54, born Sussex, Westfield

Minnie A Robinson, Daur, S, born Sussex, St. Leonards

Frederick S Robinson, Son, S, 24, Clerk, born Sussex, St. Leonards

Jane E Robinson, Daur, S, 22, Dressmaker, born Sussex, St. Leonards

Joseph A Robinson, Son, 17, Grocer's Apprentice, born St. Leonards

Florence J Chambers, Gd Daur, 3, born Sussex, St. Leonards

Frederick W Chambers, Gd Son, 8 mo, born Sussex, St. Leonards

From A2A:

FILE - Settlement examination of Jane Forster, spinster (22) - ref.  PAR511/32/4/141  - date: 21 Feb 1803
         [from Scope and Content] born in Winchelsea; before Lady Day 1799 hired herself for a year to Mrs Mary Whiteman of Uidmore of Udimore, wife of William Whiteman, farmer, which she served; hired herself for another year to Mrs Whiteman which she also served; she is now with child and the child is likely to be illegitimate
 

FILE - Quarter Sessions order - ref.  PAR511/35/3/18  - date: 26 Apr 1827
         [from Scope and Content] Confirming order removing Maria Whiteman, spinster, now pregnant with a child likely to be born illegitimate, and her illegitimate daughter Maria (2), from Winchelsea to Udimore

      FILE - Quarter Sessions order - ref.  PAR511/35/3/48  - date: 18 Jan 1822
         [from Scope and Content] Confirming order removing William Whiteman, wife Mary, and their children Edward (7), Maria (15), Ann (11) and John (7) from Winchelsea to Udimore
 

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