Ancestors of Mandy Willard

John WILLARD (1773-1846)

and Jane GODDING (1774-1850)

John Willard and Jane Godding were my 4x Great Grandparents.  (Click here to see their place in my pedigree chart.)  They married by licence on 7 November 1793 at the parish church of St. Mary in West Chiltington, Sussex.  John was then a bachelor and a minor of Bury in Sussex.  Jane was also a minor and of West Chiltington.  The witnesses to their marriage were Andrew Godding and Robert Willard.  All 4 made their marks.  Their marriage licence was issued on the 6 November 1793 by the Archdeaconry of Chichester which recorded that John was aged 20 years and of Bury (3 weeks), and married with the consent of his father Robert.  Jane was also 20 years old and of West Chiltington (3 years), and she also married with the consent of her father Andrew.  Her name was recorded as Jane Goddard in the marriage licence.

John Willard was baptised on 13 June 1773 in Pulborough, Sussex.  He was the son of Robert Willard (1735-1811) and Mary Wild (c1740-1792).  He died aged 72 years on 13 October 1846 and was buried on 17 October 1846 in Pulborough.  His cause of death was Emphysema (asthma) 2 years and Peripnoumonia notha (36 hours).  His death was registered by Sophia Willard who was present at the death.  (This was probably John's daughter-in-law, wife of his son Clement.)

Jane Godwin was baptised on 15 May 1774 in Pulborough.  She was the daughter of Andrew Godden (1745-1812) and Hannah Henry (c1750-1778).  She died aged 75 years on 24 August 1850 and was buried on 28 August 1850 in Pulborough.  Her cause of death as Asthenia Senilis.  Her death was registered by Anne Willard who was present at the death.  (Note, the spelling of the surname varied between Godden, Godding, Godwin, Goddard and probably some other variations.

When the 1841 census was recorded the couple were living in Maryhill, Pulborough along with their 7 year old granddaughter, Mary Willard.

John Willard and Jane Godden had 12 known children:

1. William Willard was baptised on 22 June 1794 in Pulborough.  He died aged 85 years at Mare Hill and was buried on 5 February 1879 in Pulborough.  A bastardy order/bond was issued on 2 September 1815 by Pulborough parish to Esther Parker and William Willard, servant, putative father.  (Esther may have married William Turner by banns on 14 October 1815 in West Chiltington.  He was a bachelor and she a spinster and they were both of West Chiltington.  The witnesses to their marriage were Charles Helsley and Hannah Helsley.)

   William married Ann Hopkins by banns on 13 December 1817 in Stopham, Sussex.  He was then a bachelor of Pulborough and made his mark.  Ann was a spinster of Stopham and signed her name.  The witnesses were John Hawkings who made his mark and Richard Steer who signed his name.

   Ann was baptised on 21 June 1795 in Stopham and was the daughter of John Hopkins and Martha Goble.  She died aged 62 years and was buried on 19 April 1857 in Pulborough.

   On 12 June 1824, Ann Willard was examined as to the settlement of 6 year old John Hopkins of either Kirdford or Pulborough.  John was baptised on 3 November 1817 in Stopham and was the illegitimate son of Ann.  The 1841 census records his name as John Willard.

   At the time of the 1841 census the family were living in Mary Hill, Pulborough (Marehill) and William was a miller's labourer.  In 1851 the family were living at Plough House in Pulborough.  William was then an agricultural labourer and Ann a plain needlewoman.  The 1861 census records that William and his son Charles were living together in Marehill and they were both labourers.  Father and son were still living together in 1871 in Mare Hill, although Charles was then the head of the household and he was earning his living as a gardener whilst William was an agricultural labourer.

   William and Ann had 4 known children:

   1. Charles Willard was baptised on 8 April 1821 in Pulborough.  (There was another Charles Willard born in Pulborough in 1821.)  He died aged 87 years and his death was registered in the fourth quarter of 1908 in the Thakeham registration district.  He did not marry.  In 1851 he was an unmarried 28 year old agricultural labourer living with his parents.  When the 1881 census was recorded he was a gardener lodging in the home of William H. Pierce in Mare Hill, Pulborough.  At the time of the 1891 census he was the head of his household in Marehill and he was a gardener.  Also with him were lodgers, 71 year old William Pierce, his 59 year old wife Dina W. Peirce, their 14 year old son George Peirce and 9 year old granddaughter Daisy Peirce.  In 1901 Charles was back to being the lodger in the home of William Pierce and his wife Dinah Pierce.  (William Peirce married Dinah Willmer by banns on 30 June 1855 in Pulborough.  William was then a 34 year old widower and farmer and she a 17 year old spinster.  Their fathers were named as William Peirce and Edward Willmer.  The witnesses to their marriage were Ann Wakeford and Edwin Dale.  William junior had previously married Maria Bridger by banns on 22 December 1846 in Pulborough.)

   2. Theophilus Willard was born on 6 March 1823 in Pulborough and buried there on 9 March 1823.

   3. Ann Willard was baptised on 14 March 1824 in Pulborough and buried there on 21 August 1826.

   4. George Willard was baptised on 8 June 1828 in Pulborough.  He probably died aged 1 year and was buried on 2 March 1830 in Pulborough.

2. Esther Willard was baptised on 31 January 1796 in Pulborough.  She was also known as Hester.

   Esther had 2 illegitimate sons: 

   1. Henry Constable Willard was baptised on 23 February 1817 in Storrington, Sussex.  He married Mary Matthews in 1835.  (They have their own page.)

   2. Thomas Willard was baptised on 25 November 1821 in Pulborough.

   A Removal Order from Findon to Pulborough was issued on 28 July 1821 because Esther, single woman, was pregnant.

3. John Willard was baptised on 1 October 1797 in Pulborough.  The death of a John Willard was registered in the fourth quarter of 1846 in Thakeham registration district.

   John married Lucy Mersh by banns on 11 October 1821 in Billingshurst, Sussex.  John was a bachelor and Lucy a spinster.  They were both then of Billingshurst and both made their X marks.  The witnesses were Ann Willard and James Champion who both signed their names.

   Lucy was baptised on 18 April 1802 in Billingshurst and was the daughter of John Mersh and Mary Burchell.  Lucy may have been a witnesses to the marriage of John Doick and Mary Burchell on 26 July 1847 in Pulborough.  The death of a Lucy Willard was registered in the first quarter of 1843 in the Thakeham registration district.

   When the 1841 census was recorded the couple were living at Cobden House in Sullington, Sussex, along with 15 year old Charles Willard.

4. Charlotte Willard was baptised on 12 May 1799 in Pulborough.  She died aged 79 years in the first quarter of 1880 in the Thakeham registration district.

   Charlotte married Thomas Standing by banns on 30 September 1820 in Pulborough.  Thomas was a bachelor and Charlotte a spinster.  The witnesses were James Standing and James Overington.

   Thomas was baptised on 16 July 1797 in Fittleworth, Sussex.  He was the son of John Standen and Jane Elliott.  He died aged 83 years in the first quarter of 1881 in the Thakeham registration district.

   When the 1841 census was recorded the family were living at Barn House in Pulborough, and Thomas was an agricultural labourer.  At that time their next door neighbours were the family of William Lidbetter and his wife Charlotte Mills.  The family were still living in Pulborough in 1851 and their 5 year old granddaughter Harriett Standen was staying with them on census night.  In 1861 the couple and their 2 youngest children were living in Barn House Lane, Pulborough.  The couple and their youngest daughter were living in Lower Street, Pulborough in 1871.

   Thomas and Charlotte had 11 known children:

   1. George Standen was baptised on 16 February 1823 in Pulborough.  His father was described as a labourer in the baptism register.

      George married Harriet Pescott on 1 November 1845 in Amberley, Sussex.

      Harriet was baptised on 19 February 1826 in Rackham, Sussex and was the daughter of John Peskett and Elizabeth Russell.

      When the 1851 census was recorded the couple and their son were living in Washington, Sussex and George was an agricultural labourer.  By 1861 the family had moved to 3 Seymour Street in Portsea, Hampshire and George was a shepherd.  In 1871 they were living in London Road, Portsea and George was a carter.  The 1881 census records that the couple and their 2 youngest daughters were living at Kingston Cross Travellers Joy in Portsea and George was a labourer and beer retailer.

      George and Harriet had the following known children:

      1. Harriett Standen was baptised on 15 March 1846 in Amberley.  She was a living with her paternal grandparents when the 1851 census was recorded.  In 1861 she was 15 years old and living with her parents.

      2. George Standen was baptised on 3 June 1849 in Pulborough, at which time his father was a labourer.  He was 2 years old in 1851.  In 1861 he was a 12 year old scholar.

      3. Lucy Standen was born about 1852 in Washington.  She was a 9 year old scholar in 1861.

      4. William Standen was born about 1854 in Portsea.  He was a 7 year old scholar in 1861.  In 1871 he was a 15 year old carder and the eldest of his siblings living at home.

      5. Ann Standen was born about 1857 in Portsea.  In 1861 she was a 4 year old scholar.  She was 13 years old in 1871.

      6. Mary J. Standen was born about 1859 in Portsea.  She was a 2 year old scholar in 1861.

      7. Susan Standen was born about 1860 in Portsea.  In 1871 she was an 11 year old scholar.

      8. Esther Standen was born about 1862 in Portsea.  She was a 9 year old scholar in 1871.

      9. Thomas Standen was born about 1865 in Portsea.  He was 6 years old in 1871.

      10. Ellen Standen was born about 1866 in Portsea.  She was 5 years old in 1871.  In 1881 she was 15 years old.

      11. Eliza or Alice Standen was born in 1871 in Portsea.  When the 1871 census was recorded she was 3 months old.  In 1881 she was 10 years old.

   2. Frances Standen was baptised on 3 April 1825 in Pulborough, at which time her father was a labourer.

      Frances married Walter Burchel by banns on 5 August 1848 in Pulborough.  Walter was a 21 year old bachelor and labourer.  Frances was a 22 year old spinster.  Their father's were named as William Burchel a carpenter and Thomas Standen a labourer.  The witnesses were Charles Standen and Harriet Standen.

      When the 1881 census was recorded, 50 year old, married Francis Burchell, a labourer's wife, was living at 45 Toronto Terrace in Brighton, Sussex, along with her unmarried 34 year old daughter, Emma Standing and 3 year old grandson William Burchell.

   3. Thomas Standen was baptised on 17 July 1825 in Pulborough, at which time his father was a labourer.

   4. Charles Standen was baptised on 24 June 1827 in Pulborough, at which time his father was a labourer.  In 1841 he was 14 years old and the eldest of his siblings living at home.

   5. Helen Standen was baptised on 7 February 1830 in Pulborough, at which time her father was a labourer.  The 1841 census records that she was 12 year old Ellen Standon.

   6. Mary Standen was baptised on 29 July 1832 in Pulborough, at which time her father was a labourer.  She was 9 years old in 1841.

   7. James Standen was baptised on 16 November 1834 in Pulborough, at which time his father was a labourer.  He probably died as an infant and was buried on 9 January 1835 in Pulborough.

   8. Ann Standen was baptised on 7 February 1836 in Pulborough, at which time her father was a labourer.  She was 6 years old in 1841.  In 1851 she was 15 years old and the eldest of her siblings living at home.

   9. Harriet Standen was baptised on 11 November 1838 in Pulborough, at which time her father was a labourer.  In 1841 she was 3 years old.  She was a 13 year old scholar in 1851. 

      Harriet married John Barnes on 8 March 1859 in Coldwaltham, Sussex.  John was then a 35 year old widower and Harriet a 22 year old spinster.

      John was baptised on 9 May 1824 in Coldwaltham and was the son of William Barnes and Sarah Henley.  John had first married Catherine Tylor in October 1848.

   10. William Standen was baptised on 30 May 1841 in Pulborough, at which time his father was a labourer.  He was a month old when the 1841 census was recorded.  In 1851 he was 10 years old.  The 1861 census records that he was a 19 year old shoemaker.

       William married Eliza Hawkins on 19 May 1865 in Stopham, Sussex.

       Eliza was baptised on 12 November 1843 in Stopham and was the daughter of William Hawkins and Jane Collins.

   11. Emma Standen was baptised on 19 May 1844 in Pulborough, at which time her father was a labourer.  She was 7 years old at the time of the 1851 census.  In 1861 she was 16 years old.  The 1871 census records that she was an unmarried 27 year old needlewoman living with her parents in Pulborough.  When the 1881 census was recorded she may have been living with her elder sister Frances Burchell, in Brighton.  However, the 1881 census records that Emma was the daughter of Frances.

5. Charles Willard was baptised on 18 January 1801 in Pulborough.  He died aged 57 years and was buried on 21 March 1860 in Storrington.

   Charles married twice.  Firstly to Mary Moore on 9 April 1833 in Pulborough.  The witnesses were Henry Willard and Ann Willard.

   Mary was born about 1809 and was buried on 4 September 1833.

   Charles and Mary had 1 known daughter:

   1. Mary Willard baptised on 8 September 1833 in Pulborough.  She was living with Grandparents in 1841. 

   Charles then married Esther Slatter, widow on 7 August 1836 in Thakeham, Sussex.  They were both of Thakeham and both made their X marks.  The witnesses were James Mercers (mark) and John Mitchener (signed).

   When the 1841 census was recorded the couple and their 2 children and Esther's son, 10 year old George Slater were living at West Wantley Farm in Sullington, Sussex.  Charles and his stepson were agricultural labourers.  As Esther Maple she had previously married William Slater on 11 October 1815 in West Chiltington.

   Esther was baptised on 1 July 1798 in Billingshurst and was the daughter of Henry Maple and Mary Standen.  She died aged 69 years and was buried as Esther Willard on 1 May 1867 in Storrington.  When the 1861 census was recorded she was a widow, again, and living in West Street, Storrington where she was earning her living as a monthly nurse.

   Charles and Esther had 2 known children:

   1. Charles Willard was baptised on 7 August 1836 in Thakeham.  When the 1881 census was recorded he may have been living at 11 Tabernacle Walk in London where he was a 45 year old gasfitter, born in Sussex.  He was then living with wife Eliza and 3 children: 

      1. Frederick Willard was born about 1863 in London.  He was an 18 year old electrician when the 1881 census was recorded.

      2. William Willard was born about 1868 in London.  In 1881 he was a 13 year old scholar.

      3. Percy Willard was born about 1873 in London.  He was an 8 year old scholar in 1881.

      Also in Tabernacle Walk, in 1881, at number 27, was the family of Charles Willard aged 59.

   2. Harriett Willard was born on 15 May 1839 in Thakeham.  (I have been given a copy of her birth certificate.)  She died aged 77 years and her death was registered in the first quarter of 1917 in the Thakeham registration district.

      Harriet married Charles King on 3 November 1866 in Storrington.  He was then a bachelor and carpenter, whilst Harriett was a spinster.  The witnesses to their marriage were Charles Willard and Elizabeth King.  Their fathers were named as John King a farmer and Charles Willard a labourer.

      The 1871 census records that the couple and 2 young daughters were living in White House Yard, Storrington.  Charles was then a 26 year old carpenter and Harriet was 31.  In 1881 the family were still living in White House Yard and Charles was a carpenter and joiner.  The 1891 census records that the couple and 4 children were still at White House Yard.  And they were there in 1901, along with 2 children and a 9 year old niece, Ethel Dovey who had been born in London.

      Charles was born about 1845 in Fittleworth.  He died aged 74 years and his death was registered in the second quarter of 1919 in the Thakeham registration district.

      Charles and Harriet had 9 known children:

      1. Kate King was baptised on 6 December 1868 in Storrington.  She was a 2 year old scholar in 1871.  In 1881 she was a 12 year old scholar.  She was an unmarried 22 year old domestic servant in 1891 living in the home of James H. Graham at 72 Dyke Road, Brighton.  Kate may have married in the fourth quarter of 1891 in the Thakeham registration district to either Moses Harris or Harry Morton.

      2. Rose Elizabeth King was baptised on All Saints Day, 1 November 1870 in Storrington.  At the time of the 1871 she was 6 months old.  She was a 10 year old scholar in 1881.  In 1891 she was an unmarried 20 year old parlarmaid living at 4 Leopold Road, Brighton, in the home of George Schneider.

      3. Anne Jane King was baptised on 18 August 1872 in Storrington.  She was an 8 year old scholar in 1881.  She died aged 13 years and was buried on 13 November 1885 in Storrington.

      4. Ellen King was baptised on 19 April 1874 in Storrington.  In 1881 she was a 7 year old scholar.  She was a 17 year old general servant in 1891 living in the home of Ellen Gallier in West Street, Storrington

      5. Fanny King was baptised on 16 April 1876 in Storrington.  She was a 5 year old scholar in 1881.  In 1891 she was said to be a 13 year old monitor at school.  Fanny married in the third quarter of 1896 in the Thakeham registration district to Harry William Greenfield or William Henry Puttock.

      6. Edith King was baptised on 21 October 1877 in Storrington.  In 1881 she was a 3 year old scholar.  In 1891 she was said to be a 15 year old monitor at school.

      7. Alice Harriett King was baptised on 20 July 1879 in Storrington.  She was a year old in 1881.  In 1891 she was an 11 year old scholar.  The 1901 census records that she was an unmarried 21 year old.

      8. Emily King was baptised on 20 February 1881 in Storrington.  She was 2 months old when the 1881 census was recorded.  She died aged 1 year and was buried on 16 April 1882.

      9. Frederick Charles King was born on 22 April 1883 and baptised on 3 June 1883 in Storrington.  He was a 7 year old scholar in 1891.  In 1901 he was a 17 year old carpenter.

6. Thomas Willard was baptised on 23 July 1805 in West Chiltington.  He died aged 76 years and his death was registered in the first quarter of 1882 in the Horsham registration district.  In 1881 he was an unemployed agricultural labourer living with his son Charles in Mannings Heath.

   Thomas married Ruth Mersh by banns on 7 April 1829 at the parish church in Pulborough.  The witnesses to their marriage were Raney Whittington and James Ovington.

   Ruth was baptised on 19 April 1812 in Billingshurst and was the daughter of John Mersh and Mary Burchell.  She died aged 66 years and was buried on 24 April 1876 in Lower Beeding, Sussex.

   At the time of the 1841 census the couple and their 2 children were living at North Heath, in Pulborough and Thomas was and agricultural labourer.  When the 1851 census was recorded the family were living in Pulborough and Thomas was a farm labourer.  They were then living next door to George Harding and his wife Emma, and her mother was Thomas's cousin.  In 1861 the couple were living at North Cottage in Cowfold, Sussex and Thomas was a carter.  The census enumerator had transposed Ruth and their daughter Mary's names.  By the time of the 1871 census the couple had moved to Plummer's Plain in Lower Beeding, Sussex and Thomas was still a carter.  They were then living next door, or in the same property as their son Charles and his wife.

   Thomas and Ruth had 5 known children:

   1. Rhoda Willard was baptised on 26 October 1831 in Pulborough.  Her father was then described as a labourer in the baptism register.  She died as an infant and was buried on 2 March 1832 in Pulborough.

   2. Helen Willard was baptised on 4 January 1834 in Pulborough, at which time her father was a labourer.  The 1841 census records that she was 7 year old Ellen Willard.  In 1851, Ellen was a 16 year old house servant in the home of William Heath a miller at Heath Mill in Pulborough.

      As Ellen Willard she married George Whittington by banns on 1 October 1853 in Pulborough.  He was a 20 year old bachelor and labourer and she a 19 year old spinster.  Their fathers were named as Harvey Whittington a farmer and Thomas Willard a labourer.  The witnesses to the marriage were Jesse Greenfield and Anne Burchell.

      George was baptised on 24 March 1833 in Pulborough and was the son of Harvey Whittington (1793-1877) and Mary Parker.

      I have not found George and Ellen in the 1861 English census.

   3. Charles Willard was baptised on 11 February 1838 in Pulborough, at which time his father was a labourer.  His mother's name was recorded as Rose in the baptism register.  He was 3 years old when the 1841 census was recorded.  In 1851 he was 13 years old and living with his parents.

      Charles married Harriett Warne by banns on 27 August 1870 in Lower Beeding, Sussex.  He was then a 30 year old bachelor and labourer.  Harriet was a 29 year old spinster.  Their fathers were named as Thomas Willard a labourer and George Warne a gardener.  The witnesses to their marriage were Jonas Dale and Harriet W. Dale.

      Harriet was baptised on 28 October 1836 in Ringwood, Hampshire and was the daughter of George Warne and Sarah Warne.  She died aged 52 years and was buried on 10 July 1891 in Lower Beeding, and it was noted in the burial register that she was from Leaford or Seaford.

      In 1871 the couple were living at Plummer's Plain in Lower Beeding and Charles was then a labourer.  When the 1881 census was recorded the family were living at Mannings Heath near Nuthurst, Sussex and Charles was then an engine driver.  Also with them at that time was Charles's widower father.

      Charles and Harriet had 4 known children:

      1. Charles Thomas Willard was baptised on 7 May 1871 in Lower Beeding.  When the 1881 census was recorded he was a 9 year old scholar living with his parents.

         Charles married Annie Chapman in the third quarter of 1890 in the Wandsworth, London registration district.

         Annie was born in the second quarter of 1865 in Great Cheverell in Wiltshire.  She was the daughter of George Chapman and Lavinia Dunford.  Her father was a shoemaker.  When the 1871 census was recorded, Ann was a 5 year old scholar living with her parents in Cheverell Street in Great Cheverell.   In 1881 she was a 17 year old servant in the home of Alfred Jennings at 23 King Street, Marylebone, London.

         When the 1891 census was recorded the couple were both servants in the same household in Lower Beeding, although they were both said to be single and Annie was recorded by her maiden name.  By the time of the 1901 census the couple and their 3 children were living in Elmdon, Warwickshire and Charles was a domestic coachman.

      2. Willie Willard was baptised on 20 September 1872 in Lower Beeding and buried there on 30 September 1872, aged 6 days.

      3. Lottie Ruth Willard was baptised on 28 December 1873 in Lower Beeding and buried there on 4 March 1875, aged 16 months.

      4. Polly Willard was born about 1875 in Lower Beeding.  She died aged 19 years and her death was registered in the third quarter of 1894 in the Kensington registration district.

   4. Mary Willard was born on 23 August and baptised on 12 September 1841 in Pulborough, at which time her father was a labourer.  When the 1851 census was recorded she was a 9 year old scholar.  In 1861 she was living with her parents in Cowfold.

      Mary married Richard Parsons by banns on 30 August 1865 at the Chapel of St. John in Lower Beeding.  He was a 21 year old bachelor and she a 24 year old spinster.  The witnesses to the marriage were Henry Comber and Mary Silsby.

      Richard was born about 1845 in Bolney, Sussex.  He was the son of Peter Parsons and Elizabeth Potter.  When the 1851 census was recorded he was living with his parents at Queen House in Bolney and he was then 6 years old.  His father was then a master carpenter employing 2 men.

      In 1871 the couple and their 2 sons were living at Cookes (Cross Ways) in Lower Beeding and Richard was a carpenter.  When the 1881 census was recorded the family were living at 17 Union Street, London and Richard was a carpenter.  The family had moved to 15 Yelverton Road in Battersea by the time of the 1891 census.  Richard was still a carpenter when the 1901 census was recorded and the couple were living in Chelsea.

      Richard and Mary had 6 known children:

      1. Richard Parsons was born about 1868 in Bolney.  He was 3 years old when the 1871 census was recorded.  In 1881 he was a 13 year old scholar living at home.

         Richard married Julia Madge in the second quarter of 1886 in the Chelsea registration district.

         Julia was born about 1868 in Bow, London.

         When the 1891 census was recorded the couple and their 3 children were living with his parents at 15 Yelverton Road and Richard was earning his living as a carpenter.

      2. George Parsons was baptised on 25 September 1870 in Lower Beeding.  At the time of the 1871 census he was 8 months old.  He was a 10 year old scholar when the 1881 census was recorded.  In 1891 he was a 20 year old brass finisher and he was living at home with his parents and siblings.  He was an unmarried 30 year old house painter when the 1901 census was recorded and he was living with his parents.

      3. Mary Ellen Parsons was baptised on 28 December 1873 in Bolney.  She was not living in the parental home when the 1881 census was recorded.

      4. Clement Parsons was born in the second quarter of 1878 in Pimlico, London.  He was 2 years old when the 1881 census was recorded.  In 1891 he was a 12 year old scholar.  He was a 23 year old plumber in 1901 and living at home.

      5. Charles Parsons was born about 1881 in Chelsea.  In 1891 he was a 9 year old scholar.  He was a 20 year old house painter in 1901 and living at home with his parents.

      6. Thomas Arthur Parsons was born in 1883 in London.  When the 1891 census was recorded he was a 7 year old scholar.  In 1901 he was a 17 year old house painter.

         Thomas married Mary Davis in 1904 in London.

   5. Harriet Willard was baptised on 19 May 1844 in Pulborough and buried there on 6 March 1852.  She was a 6 year old scholar when the 1851 census was recorded.

7. Dinah Willard was baptised on 1 March 1807 in Pulborough.

8. Harriet Willard was baptised on 20 August 1808 in Pulborough and buried there on 5 November 1835.

9. Jemima Willard was baptised on 7 March 1811 in Pulborough.  On 2 May 1829, Jemima was a witnesses to the marriage of John Giles and Sarah Singley.

10. Clement Willard, my 3x Great Grandfather, was baptised on 14 March 1813 in Pulborough, at which time his father was a labourer.  Clement married Sophia Older in 1832.  (They have their own page.)

11. Lucy Willard was baptised on 11 June 1815 in Pulborough.  She died aged 84 years and her death was registered in the first quarter of 1900 in the Thakeham registration district.

    Lucy married William Whittington by banns on 14 October 1837 in Pulborough.  William was a bachelor and labourer from Gay Street in Chiltington.  Lucy was a spinster and needleworker from Marehill in Pulborough.  Their fathers were named as James Whittington a maltster and John Willard a labourer.  The witnesses to the marriage were William Willard and James Overington.

    William was baptised on 10 March 1816 in West Chiltington and was the son of James Whittington (1790-1853) and Amy Ferry (1790-1856).

    When the 1841 census was recorded the family were living on North Heath in Pulborough and William was an agricultural labourer.  The 1861 census records that William and Lucy were living at Rapleys in West Chiltington and William was a farmer of 75 acres and employed 2 men.  Also living with them in 1861 were William's brother, unmarried 35 year old Maurice Whitington who was an agricultural labourer and had been deaf and dumb since birth, and the family of their daughter.  By 1871 the couple were living at Youngs Farm in Itchingfield, Sussex and William was a farmer of 17 acres.  His brother Maurice was still living with them, as well as their grandson William Evans and a boarder, James Knight who was an unmarried 22 year old railway fitter.  In 1881 the couple were living alone in Chiver's Cottage in Shipley, Sussex and William was then a farm labourer.  They were still living in Chiver's Cottage in 1891, along with a lodger, Henry Munery who an unmarried 26 year old agricultural labourer.

    William and Lucy had 1 known daughter:

    1. Zilah Harriet Whittington was born on 12 August and baptised on 16 September 1838 in Pulborough.  Her name was spelt Zella in the 1861 census.

       She married Alfred Evans.  He was born about 1836 in West Chiltington.  He was a 25 year old carter in 1861.  The 1871 census records the family were living in Gay Street, West Chiltington and Alfred was a farm labourer.  By 1881 they were living at Danhill in Thakeham and Alfred was a grocer and labourer and Zilah a shop woman.  They also had a lodger living with them in 1881, Henry Penfold who was an unmarried 32 year old agricultural labourer.  In 1891 they were living at Little Dan Hill in Thakeham and Alfred was an agricultural labourer.  Their lodger Henry Penfold was still living with them, and also their 8 year old grandson, Alfred Beer who was a scholar and had been born in Westham, Sussex.  By 1901 they were living at Picketty in Thakeham along with their 11 year old grandson Walter Beer who had been born in Hailsham, Sussex.

       Alfred and Zilah had the following children:

       1. William Evans was born about 1858 in West Chiltington.  He was 3 years old in 1861.  In 1871 he was a 13 year old farm labourer.

       2. Matilda Jane Evans was born in 1860 in West Chiltington.  She was 4 months old when the 1861 census was recorded.  In 1871 she was a 10 year old scholar living at home with her parents.  She married Arthur Beer in 1880.  When the 1881 census was recorded the couple were living at 76 Princes Road, Brighton and Arthur was a platelayer.

12. Sophy Willard was baptised on 3 August 1817 in Pulborough and buried there on 27 September 1818 (as Sophia), aged 1 year.

1841 census - Maryhill, Pulborough, Sussex (HO107/1092/7, folio 10, page 12)

John Willard, 65, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

Jane Willard, 65, born in Sussex

Mary Willard, 7, born in Sussex

1841 census - Maryhill, Pulborough, Sussex (HO107/1092/7, folio 5, page 2)

William Willard, 45, Miller's Lab, born in Sussex

Ann Willard, 45, born in Sussex

John Willard, 20, Miller's J., born in Sussex

Charles Willard, 20, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

1841 census - Cobden House, Sullington, Sussex (HO107/1096/2, folio 6, page 4)

John Willard, 40, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

Lucy Willard, 40, born in Sussex

Charles Willard, 15, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

John Whittington, 15, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

Benjamin Butcher, 13, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

1841 census - Barn House, Pulborough, Sussex (HO107/1092, folio 37, page 20)

Thomas Standen, 40, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

Charlott Standen, 40, born in Sussex

Charles Standen, 14, born in Sussex

Ellen Standen, 12, born in Sussex

Mary Standen, 9, born in Sussex

Ann Standen, 6, born in Sussex

Harriott Standen, 3, born in Sussex

William Standen, 1 month, born in Sussex

1841 census - North Heath, Pulborough, Sussex (HO107/1092/7, folio 18, page 1)

Thomas Willard, 35, Ag Lab, born in Sussex

Ruth Willard, 30, born in Sussex

Ellen Willard, 7, born in Sussex

Charles Willard, 3, born in Sussex

1851 census - Pulborough, Sussex (HO107/1650, folio 64, page 10)

Thomas Willard, Head, Mar, 45, Farm Lab, born Sussex, Pulborough

Ruth Willard, Wife, Mar, 40, born Sussex, Billingshurst

Charles Willard, Son, U, 13, born Sussex, Pulborough

Mary Willard, Daur, U, 9, born Sussex, Pulborough

Harriet Willard, Daur, U, 6, born Sussex, Pulborough

1851 census - Heath Mill, Pulborough, Sussex (HO107/1650, folio 49, page 15)

William Heath, Head, Mar, 24, Miller (employing 2 men), born Sussex, West Chiltington

Matilda Heath, Wife, Mar, 26, born Sussex, Shipley

William Heath, Son, U, 3, born Sussex, West Chiltington

Peter Heath, Uncle, Mar, 59, Journeyman Miller, born Sussex, Pulborough

William Steer, Servant, U, 21, Servant Loader, born Sussex, Pulborough

Ellen Willard, Servant, U, 16, House Servant, born Sussex, Pulborough

1861 census - North Cottage, Cowfold, Sussex (RG9/582, folio 103, page 6)

Thomas Willard, Head, Mar, 55, Carter, born Sussex, Pulborough

Mary Willard, Wife, Mar, 54, Carter's wife, born Sussex, Pulborough

Ruth Willard, Daur, Un, 20, born Sussex, Billingshurst

1871 census - Plummer's Plain, Lower Beeding, Sussex (RG10/1098, folio 84, page 19)

Thomas Willard, Head, Mar, 66, Carter, born Sussex, Pulborough

Ruth Willard, Wife, Mar, 62, born Sussex, Billingshurst

Charles Willard, Head, Mar 32, Labourer, born Sussex, Pulborough

Harriet Willard, Wife, Mar, 29, born Hants, Ringwood

1871 census - Cookes (Cross Ways), Lower Beeding, Sussex (RG10/1099, folio 6, page 5)

Richard Parsons, Head, Mar, 26, Carpenter, born Sussex, Bolney

Mary Parsons, Wife, Mar, 29, born Sussex, Pulborough

Richard Parsons, Son, 3, born Sussex, Bolney

George Parsons, Son, 8 mo, born Sussex, Lower Beeding

1881 census - Mannings Heath, Nuthurst, Sussex (RG11/1106, folio 91, page 10)

Charles Willard, Head, Mar, 40, Engine Driver, born Sussex, Pulborough

Harriet Willard, Wife, Mar, 46, born Hampshire, Ringwood

Charles Willard, Son, 9, Scholar, born Sussex, Beeding

Pollie Willard, Daur, 6, Scholar, born Sussex, Beeding

Thomas Willard, Father, Widr, 75, Ag Lab unemployed, born Sussex, Pulborough

1891 census - Kilnwood Lane, Lower Beeding, Sussex (RG12/828, folio 111, page 1)

Robert S. Gladstone, Head, M, 51, Living on his own means, born Lancashire, Liverpool

Rosa M. Gladstone, Wife, M, 48, born Middlesex, London

Harold S. Gladstone, Son, S, 15, born Middlesex, London

Evelyn Gladstone, Son, S, 8, born Middlesex, London

Nora Gladstone, Daur, S, 12, born Middlesex, London

Harriet Port, Servt, S, 55, Nurse Domestic Servt, born Sussex, Udimore

continued on next page (RG12/828, folio 111, page 2)

Mary Ann Leeland, Servt, S, 36, Cook Domestic Servt, born Cambridgeshire, Fen Ditton

Eliza Turner, Servt, S, 22, Housemaid Domestic Servt, born Sussex, Fletching

Annie Chapman, Servt, S, 25, Parlourmaid Domestic Servt, born Wiltshire, Great Cheswell

Ida Martha ?unier, Servt, S, 24, Governess Domestic Servt, born Switzerland

Charles Willard, Servt, S, 20, Groom Domestic Servt, born Sussex, Lower Beeding

1891 census - 15 Yelverton Road, Battersea, London (RG12/430, folio 97, page 21)

Richard Parsons, Head, M, 46, Carpenter, born Sussex, Bolney

Mary Parsons, Wife, M, 49, born Sussex, Pulborough

George Parsons, Son, S, 20, Brass Finisher, born Sussex, Lower Beeding

Clement Parsons, Son, 12, Scholar, born London, Pimlico

Charles A. Parsons, Son, 9, Scholar, born London, Pimlico

Thomas A. Parsons, Son, 7, Scholar, born London, Chelsea

Richard Parsons, Son, M, 23, Carpenter, born Sussex, Bolney

Julia Parsons, Daur-in-law, M, 23, born, London, Bow

Mary A. Parsons, Grand-daur, 4, Scholar, born London, ??

Julia E. Parsons, Grand-daur, 2, born London, ??

Richard G. Parsons, Grand-son, under 1 mo, born London, Battersea

1901 census - 30 Radner Street, Chelsea, London (RG13/77, folio 111, page 29)

Richard Parsons, Head, M, 57, Carpenter, born Bolney, Sussex

Mary Parsons, Wife, M, 59, born Pulborough, Sussex

George Parsons, Son, S, 30, Painter house, born Lower Beeding, Sussex

Clement Parsons, Son, S, 23, Plumber, born Pimlico

Charles Parsons, Son, S, 20, Painter House, born Chelsea

Thomas Parsons, Son, S, 17, Painter House, born Chelsea

Elen Field, Boarder, W, 64, born Pulborough, Sussex

Flora Bennett, Boarder, S, 29, born Hong Kong, BS

1901 census - Elmdon Park Terrace, Elmdon, Warwickshire (RG13/2921, folio 69, page 32)

Charles Willard, Head, M, 30, Coachman (domestic), born Sussex

Annie Willard, Wife, M, 33, born Wilts, Gt. Chenwell

Kate H. Willard, Daur, 7, born Warwick, Elmdon

George H. Willard, Son, 6, born Warwick, Elmdon

Annie Willard, Daur, 2, born Warwick, Elmdon

GODDEN          WILLARD