In Apr 1844 Naomi Carey was present at the marriage of her sister Elizabeth Carey to Edward Winter in South Malling Sussex.
At the time of the 1851 England Census Naomi Carey, age 25, born in Malling Sussex, unmarried, and [natural-born] daughter Emily Carey (6 months) of Cuckfield, were with Naomi's aunt and uncle Jane Carey and William Carey in Chailey Sussex.
At the time of the 1861 England Census Naomi Fiest, age 35, born in South Malling, and husband Charles Fiest, age 37, born in West Firle, farmer of 131 acres employing 3 men & 1 boy, were living in Green Lane, Ringmer Sussex. With them were [Naomi's] daughter Emily W. C. (10) of Cuckfield, scholar, farm servant Thos. Fiest (14) of West Firle, and visitor Mary Fiest (25) of Brighton, domestic servant.
In 1865 Naomi wife of Charles Fiest of Ringmer, farmer, was named as a beneficiary in her mother's Will.
At the time of the 1871 England Census Naomi Fiest, age 45, born in South Malling, and husband Charles Fiest, age 47, born in Firle Sussex, farmer of 144 acres employing 3 men & 3 boys, were living in Green Lane, Ringmer Sussex. With them was [Naomi's] daughter Emily W. C. (20) of Cuckfield.
In Aug 1875 Naomi Fiest of Ringmer, widow, was co-executor of the Will of her late husband Charles Huggett Fiest of Ringmer, farmer.
At the time of the 1881 England Census Naomi Fiest, age 54, born in West Malling Sussex, widow, annuitant, was living in Ringmer Rd., Ringmer Sussex. Nextdoor was [Naomi's sister] Harriett Parker and her family.
At the time of the 1891 England Census Naomi Fiest, age 64, born in South Malling Sussex, widow, living on her own means, was living in Ringmer Sussex.
At the time of the 1901 England Census Naomi Fiest, age 74, born in South Malling Sussex, widow, living on her own means, was in New Town, Ringmer Sussex. With her were grandchildren: Edith E. Message (23) of Brixton Surrey, Frederick E. Message (22) of Selmeston Sussex, assistant butcher, and Mable Message (14) of Thornton Heath Sussex.
At the time of the 1911 England Census Naomi Fiest, age 84, born in South Malling Sussex, widow, private means, was living in Southdown Villa, Ringmer Sussex. With her was granddaughter Kate Message (26) of Little Horsted Sussex, single.
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Naomi Fiest of Southdown Villa died aged 97 years (burial record).
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RINGMER'S OLDEST INHABITANT.
DEATH OF MRS. NAOMI FIEST.
Ringmer's oldest inhabitant, Mrs. Naomi Fiest, of Southdown Villa, was laid to rest in the churchyard on Monday. Mrs. Fiest passed away on Tuesday of last week after an illness of nearly two years, during which time she had been confined to her bed. If she had lived until the 11th of next month she would have been 98. A native of Ringmer, she had resided at Southdown Villa for over 50 years. She was the wife of Mr. Charles Huggett Fiest, who died on June 30th, 1875, at the age of 51. There is only one daughter, who is married, and resides at Southwick. There are eight grand-children living, one was killed in the war.
In her younger days Mrs. Fiest was a church worker, and a regular attendant up to the time when her failing health prevented her being present. She also took a great interest in the life of the village, and had endeared herself to many.
The Vicar (the Rev. G. R. Leefe) conducted the funeral service. The interment was preceded by a service in the church, at which the hymn, "O God, our Help in Ages Past," was sung. Mrs. Fiest was buried in the same grave as her husband. The mourners included Mrs. Message (daughter) and a number of grand-children, Mrs. Bridge (a very old friend), Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge, Mr. Packham, Mr. Carey (Ringmer), Mrs. Fewage and Miss Carey. Many other friends were also present. There were some beautiful floral tributes, the inscription on which were as follows:— "In fondest love and memory, from Fred, Edie and family"; "With all true sympathy, from Alf and Kitty"; "From Ted and family and your Edie, with dearest love"; "In loving memory of dear Aunt, from Annie and Kate"; "In loving remembrance, from your nephew and Nellie"; "Sweetest memory and loving friendship, with love from Belle"; "In affectionate remembrance, from Arthur and Carrie (grand-children)"; "From Syd, Alice and May, with fondest love to dear Grandma"; "In affectionate remembrance, from great grand-sons Douglas and George"; "Dear Grandma, from her great grand-sons and baby Peggy"; "With love from Laura and Ern, Mable and Bert (grand-children)"; "With kind remembrance, from friends at Elm Grove"; "With sincere sympathy, from an old friend, Mrs. O. Gaston"; "In loving memory, from Mrs. R. Wicks, Mrs. P. Wicks and Mrs. F. Banks"; "In loving memory, from Mr. and Mrs. T. Miller"; "In loving memory, from Mrs. Baker, Hamlin, Louie and Ethel."
Sussex Agricultural Express, 23 November 1923, p 6
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