James Cruttenden of Bexhill
(Abt 1747-1816)

 

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Spouses/Children:
Mercy Sinnock

James Cruttenden of Bexhill

  • Born: Abt 1747
  • Married: 6 Apr 1790, St. Leonard, Hollington, Sussex, England 1
  • Buried: 30 Apr 1816, St. Peter's Churchyard, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England 2

  Research Notes:

James Cruttenden of Bexhill died aged 69 years (burial record).

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Abstract of the Will of James Cruttenden of Bexhill in the County of Sussex, Labourer, written 13 Feb 1810, proved 10 Jun 1816. 3

Gives and devises to his wife Mercy his copyhold tenement with the garden and backside located in little Common in Bexhill, for the term of her natural life. Thereafter he gives and devises the same to James Crowhurst, son of John Crowhurst*, bricklayer, by his wife Sarah*.

All the rest and residue of his personal property he gives and bequeaths to his wife Mercy.

Appoints his friend the said John Crowhurst* sole executor of his last will and testament.

(Signed)

Wm Wheeler, Geo. Lansdell, P. Willard

Effects under £100.

* John Crowhurst married Sarah Smith, daughter of James Cruttenden's wife Mercy by her first husband John Smith.

  Marriage Information:

James married Mercy Smith, widow of John Smith, daughter of Nicholas Sinnock and Sarah Jenner, on 6 Apr 1790 in St. Leonard, Hollington, Sussex, England. (Mercy Sinnock was christened on 9 Jun 1740 in Bexhill, Sussex, England and was buried on 30 Jan 1823 in St. Peter's Churchyard, Bexhill-on-Sea, Sussex, England, aged 82 years.)

  Marriage Notes:

James Cruttenden of Wartling, bachelor, and Mercy Smith of this parish, widow

Married after Banns

Witnesses: Thomas Cruttenden, Jo: Stonham

Sources


1 Hollington St. Leonard Parish Registers, Marriages, no. 78.

2 Bexhill St. Peter Parish Registers, Burials, p. 19, no. 146.

3 Wills and Administrations preserved in the District Probate Court of Lewes, ESRO Reference: PBT/1/1/72/520.


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