At the time of the 1871 England Census William Edmonds, age 27, born in Heathfield Sussex, wheelwright, and wife Susanah Edmonds, age 21, born in Alciston Sussex, were living in Gardner Street Herstmonceux. With them were daughters (born in Herstmonceux): Lou A (1), Mary H (8 mo), and Susanah's brother Henry Mocket (20), wheelwright.
At the time of the 1881 England Census Willm. Edmonds, age 37, born in Heathfield, coach builder, and wife Susannah Edmonds, age 31, born in Alciston, were living at 1 Alexander Terrace Hailsham. Present were children: Rose A (11) of Hurstmonceux, Mott E (10) of Hurstmonceux, Frances G (9) of Hurstmonceux, George M (4) of Hailsham, Hubert (10 months) of Hailsham.
At the time of the 1891 England Census William Edmonds, age 47, birthplace not known, farmer, and wife Susannah Edmonds, age 40, born in Alciston, were living in Globe Farm, Hellingly Sussex. With them were children: Ethlyn (19) of Hurstmonceux, George (14) of Hailsham, scholar, Hubert (10) of Hailsham, scholar, Thomas M (7) of Hailsham, scholar, Wilfred E (5) of Arlington, Albert V (3) of Hellingly, Thomas H (1) of Hellingly, and Walter R (5 m) of Hellingly.
At the time of the 1901 England Census William Edmonds, age 55, birthplace not known, farmer (own account), and wife Susannah Edmonds, age 50, born in Alciston, were living in Globe Farm, Hellingly Sussex. With them were children: Rose (28) of Herstmonceux, Ethelyn (27) of Herstmonceux, Thomas M (17) of Hailsham, pupil teacher, Wilfred (15) of Arlington,farmer's son, Albert V (13) of Hellingly, Thomas H (11) of Hellingly, and Walter R (10) of Hellingly.
In Jun 1901 William Edmonds was present at the marriage of his daughter Mary Hetty Ethelyn Edmonds to Albert Edward Brown in Hellingly.
At the time of the 1911 England Census William Edmonds, age 68, birthplace not known, farmer (employer), and wife of 44 years Susannah Edmonds, age 61, born in Alciston (mother of 12 children, 2 deceased), were living in Gate Farm, Battle Sussex. Present were sons Wilfred (25) of Arlington, farmer's son working on farm, and Victor (23) of Hellingly, farmer's son working on farm.
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HELLINGLY RESIDENT.
THE LATE MR. WILLIAM EDMONDS.
Mr. William Edmonds, who had farmed in East Sussex practically all his life, passed away on Good Friday at "Holly Lodge," Hellingly, the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Cooper. Mr. Edmonds, who was 87 years of age, had been confined to his bed for three months. Up to a year ago he had been particularly active, but the death of his wife in March last year, after a married life of nearly 62 years, was a great shock to him. Seven sons and three daughters are bereaved.
Born at Lewes, Mr. Edmonds was at Globe Farm, Hellingly, for about twenty years, and subsequently at Gate Farm, Battle. He retired from Theobalds Farm, Heathfield, about thirteen years ago, and went to Mayfield. He returned to Hellingly to live with his daughter six years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds were married at Selmeston Parish Church on July 7th, 1868, and they received a letter of congratulation and good wishes from their Majesties the King and the Queen on the occasion of their diamond wedding, which they celebrated in 1928.
The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. The service was conducted by the Vicar (the Rev. G. Busck), the first part being held at Hellingly Parish Church, and the interment was at the Cemetery. Mr. T. Stroud, A.C.P., was at the organ.
The mourners and friends who attended included Mr. and Mrs. George Edmonds, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Edmonds, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Edmonds (sons and daughters-in-law), Mr. Martin Edmonds, Mr. Victor Edmonds, Mr. Harry Edmonds and Mr. Reginald Edmonds (sons), Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Brown and Miss Edmonds (daughters), Mr. George Edmonds (cousin), Miss M. Inge (an old friend), Mr. and Mrs. T. Stroud, Nurse Callaway, and Mrs. F. Goddard....
Sussex Agricultural Express, 10 April 1931, p. 11
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