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Francis WHITFIELD, b. 17 Apr 1746, Lewes, Sussex, England  , bur. 12 Sep 1807, Lewes, Sussex, England (Age ~ 61 years) |
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Abt 1767 |
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20 Mar 2022 |
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F1861 |
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- MI at Wye:
5. In the centre of the nave a large stone:-In hope of a joyful resurrection within this vault are deposited the remains of Gregory BRETT buried March 6 1541 Gregory his son churchwarden 1582, 83, 84 He rebuilt the old steeple (burnt by lightening) on July 15, 1572) to which he was a great contributor by forgiving the parish a debt of £92.12.6 besides his sess of £30 for which benefaction they granted this burial place to him and his heirs, on paying 6s.8d at every interment. Buried February 18 1586. Thomas Brett son of Edward, son of the first Gregory. Baptised November 25 1543 Buried January 20 1631. Gregory Brett son of Thomas. Baptised June 29 1581. Buried September 20 1658. Thomas Brett son of Gregory. Baptised July 13 1606. buried April 5 1645. Thomas Brett son of Thomas. Baptised November 11 1640. buried February 28 1695 and Lætitia his wife daughter and heir of John BOYS of Betteshanger Esquire. Born March 4 1644 Married June 29 1665. Died August 25 1731. Thomas Brett of Springrove son of Thomas. Born September 3 1667. Doctor of Law 1697 became Rector of Betteshanger 1703 and of Rucking 1705, resigned both 1714 because he could not comply with the terms then imposed with a safe conscience, died March 5 1743 and Bridgett his wife, daughter of Sir Nicholas TOKE of Godinton Knight. Born September 25 1677. Married September 22 1696. Died May 7 1765. Of twelve children which she bore him seven are interred in this vault. Three only survive. Nicholas, Margaret, Sarah. The same Nicholas Brett, clerk, born April …… 3 died August 20 1776 ….versally esteemed for his great ….ning general knowledge and extensive Benevolence.
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