• Born: 7 Mar 1814, Hellingly, Sussex, England ⁵
• Christened: 14 Apr 1814, Hellingly, Sussex, England ¹
• Married (1): 28 Jun 1842, Alfriston, Sussex, England ²
• Married (2): 1875, Eastbourne District, Sussex, England ³
• Died: 3 Jul 1887, 134 Seaside Rd., Eastbourne, Sussex, England ^{4 6}
• Buried: 8 Jul 1887, Ocklynge Cemetery, Eastbourne, Sussex, England ⁵

  Research Notes:

Ody son of Ody Wenham of Hellingly, huckster, and Elizabeth (baptismal record)

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At the time of the 1851 England Census Ody Wenham, age 36, born in Hellingly, furniture broker, and wife Alice, age 34, born in Alfriston, dressmaker, were living in Alfriston Sussex. With them were children (born in Alfriston): Frederick W. (5), scholar, John T. (3), Alice E. (3 months).

At the time of the 1861 England Census Ody Wenham, age 47, born in Hellingly, auctioneer's porter, and wife Alice, age 46, born in Alfriston, were living in a private house in Willingdon Sussex. Present were children (born in Alfriston): John (13), errand boy, Alice (11), scholar, Anna (7), scholar.

At the time of the 1871 England Census Ody Wenham, age 57, born in Hellingly, general broker, and wife Alice, age 56, born in Alfriston, were living at 3 Marine Buildings, Easbourne Sussex. With them were children (born in Alfriston): Anna Louisa (18), house keeper, John T. (23), graduate "Toronto Military School" & furniture maker.

In Sep 1876 Ody Wenham was present at the marriage of his daughter Anna Louisa Wenham to Herbert Hanks in Eastbourne.

At the time of the 1881 England Census Ody Wenham, age 67, retired upholsterer, and wife Caroline, age 59, born in Harwish Essex, were living at 66 Seaside, Eastbourne Sussex.

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The Will of Ody Wenham late of 134 Seaside-road Eastbourne in the County of Sussex, gentleman, who died 3 August 1887 at 134 Seaside-road was proved at Lewes by John Thomas Wenham of 124 Pevensey-road Eastbourne, upholsterer, the son, one of the executors. Personal estate £383 4s. 6d. ⁶

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DEATH OF MR. ODY WENHAM.—It is with sincere regret that we record the death of Mr. Ody Wenham, which took place at his residence, 134, Seaside-road, on Sunday evening, after a long and painful illness. Deceased, who was 73 years of age, was a native of Hailsham, and came to this town about 35 years since. His father was an auctioneer and was widely known. Mr. Ody Wenham was for many years the town crier and as such he became well known, and soon won a reputation for the clear manner in which he gave his notices to the public. About 28 years ago he entered into business as an upholsterer and remained in that trade for about twenty years, when he retired into private life. He leaves a widow, one son (Councillor Wenham) and two daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral took place at the Old Town Cemetery yesterday afternoon, when several friends attended to show their sympathy with the bereaved. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. A. J. Baxter, the deceased having been a member of his congregation. The funeral arrangement were excellently carried out by Messrs. Haine & Son.

Eastbourne Chronicle, 9 Jul 1887, p. 5