William Edward son of William Edward Roods of Litlington, yeoman, and Frances (baptismal record)
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At the time of the 1871 England Census William E Roods, age 22, born in Litlingrton, farmer's son, was with his parents in Upper Stoneham Farm, South Malling, Sussex.
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William Edward Roods of this parish died aged 27 years (burial record).
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DEATH OF ONE OF THE FOURTH SUSSEX.—We regret to record the death of Mr. Roods, eldest son of Mr. W. E. Roods, of Upper Stoneham Farm, the sad event taking place on Wednesday morning. The deceased had been for many years a member of the 4th Sussex, R.V., and was greatly esteemed by his comrades. Although the corps has been in existence 15 years, it is stated that Mr. Roods' death is the only one that has occurred since its establishment.
The Sussex Advertiser, Surrey Gazette and West Kent Courier, 15 May 1875, p. 2
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Administration of the effects of William Edward Roods late of Stoneham near Lewes in the County of Sussex, gentleman, a bachelor, who died 5 May 1875 at Stoneham was granted 14 January 1876 at Lewes to William Edward Roods of Stoneham, farmer, the father and next of kin. Effects under £200. 4
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