Henry Hughes1

M, #761, b. circa 1828, d. circa 1899
Henry Hughes|b. c 1828\nd. c 1899|p153.htm#i761|Philip Hughes||p265.htm#i1325||||||||||||||||
FatherPhilip Hughes2
Last Edited21 Nov 2005
Birth-Est*Henry Hughes was probably born circa 1828 at Eartham, Sussex, England.2,3 
He was the son of Philip Hughes.2 
Marriage BannMarriage banns for Henry Hughes and Harriet Rapley were published for three Sundays beginning on 1 June 1856 at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Northchapel, Sussex, England, by Rev. Robert Witherby.4 
OccupationHenry Hughes was a labourer circa 21 June 1856.2 
illiterate*He was unable to read or write circa 21 June 1856.2 
Marriage*He married Harriet Rapley, daughter of William Rapley and Elizabeth Unknown, on Saturday, 21 June 1856 at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Northchapel, Sussex, England, according to the rites and ceremonies of the established church after banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Holmes and Marcy Rapley, and performed by Rev. Robert Witherby.2 
OccupationHenry Hughes was a labourer circa 3 July 1859.5 
Residence*He and Harriet Rapley lived circa 3 July 1859 at Mitchel Park, Northchapel, Sussex, England.5 
1861-Cen*Henry Hughes and Harriet Hughes appeared on the 1861 Census of Mitchel Park Cottage, Northchapel, Sussex, England, with William Hughes and Mary Hughes in the same household, enumerated 1861.6 
Occupation*Henry Hughes was a labourer circa 28 December 1878.1 
OccupationHe was a stockman circa 5 April 1891.3 
1891-Cen*He and Harriet Rapley appeared on the 1891 Census of Mitchel Park Cottage, Northchapel, Sussex, England, enumerated 5 April 1891.3 
Death-Est*Henry Hughes probably died circa 1899.7 

Family

Harriet Rapley b. circa 1834
Marriage BannMarriage banns for Henry Hughes and Harriet Rapley were published for three Sundays beginning on 1 June 1856 at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Northchapel, Sussex, England, by Rev. Robert Witherby.4 
Marriage*Henry Hughes married Harriet Rapley, daughter of William Rapley and Elizabeth Unknown, on Saturday, 21 June 1856 at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Northchapel, Sussex, England, according to the rites and ceremonies of the established church after banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Holmes and Marcy Rapley, and performed by Rev. Robert Witherby.2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S20] Marriage of James Wellen & Mary Hughes, in Marriage Certificate Copy, Neal Welland's Family History Collection, Coventry, West Midlands, England. Hereinafter cited as Marriage Cert. Copy.
  2. [S172] Marriage Register of Northchapel, 1837 to 1886 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, WSRO ref. 142/1/3/2) Marriage of Henry Hughes & Harriet Rapley. Fiche 2+, Page 58, Entry No. 115.
  3. [S218] 1891 Census for Petworth, Sussex (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, RG12/0831) Fiche 2+, Northchapel Parish, Folio 98, Page No. 11, Schedule No. 66.
  4. [S173] Banns Register of Northchapel, 1823 to 1862 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, WSRO Ref. Par. 142/1/4/1) Entry for Henry Hughes & Harriet Rapley. Fiche 1+, Page No. ?, Entry No. 219.
  5. [S171] Baptismal Register of Northchapel, 1841 to 1879 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, WSRO Ref. Par. 142/1/2/2) Baptism of Mary Hughes. Fiche 2+, Page 64, Entry No. 512.
  6. [S357] 1861 Census for Northchapel (West Sussex County Record Office, RG9/0627 Fiche 2-) RG9 Piece 0627, Northchapel Parish, Folio 72, Page No. 1, Schedule 2. Place: Mitchel Park Cottage, Northchapel, Sussex. Henry Hughes, Head, Married, aged 32, Occupation: Agricultural Labourer, Born: Waltham, Sussex. Microfiche viewed at WSRO and photocopies of relevant pages requested, and subsequently scanned and attached to this source.
  7. [S645] E-mails from/to Sue Wilcox (e-mail address) to/from Neal Welland, 17 Nov 2005 to present (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, No Ref.) Email dated 21 Nov 2005.
  8. [S171] Baptismal Register, Northchapel, 1841 to 1879.

Sarah Milham1

F, #762, b. 8 April 1848, d. 3 February 1909
Sarah Milham|b. 8 Apr 1848\nd. 3 Feb 1909|p153.htm#i762|Cornelius Milham|b. 17 Aug 1806|p156.htm#i780|Lucy Tulley|b. 10 Jun 1816|p157.htm#i781|||||||Charles Tulley||p317.htm#i1584|Lucy Harding|b. c 1787|p317.htm#i1585|
Beeding Church (now known as Upper Beeding). Sarah Hills was buried here c.1909. Image taken from a photo postcard c.1912 in Neal Welland's collection.
FatherCornelius Milham1,2 b. 17 Aug 1806
MotherLucy Tulley1,2 b. 10 Jun 1816
ChartsDescendants of William Welland of Northchapel
Last Edited10 Nov 2004
Name VariationSarah Milham was also known as "Sarah Millham."2 
Birth*She was born on Saturday, 8 April 1848 at West Grinstead, Sussex, England.3,2 
She was the daughter of Cornelius Milham and Lucy Tulley.1,2 
BaptismSarah Milham was baptized on 14 May 1848 at West Grinstead, Sussex, England.1 
1851-Cen*She appeared on the 1851 Census of Shipley, Sussex, England, enumerated 30 March 1851.1 
Occupation*She was a general domestic servant circa 7 April 1861.1 
1861-Cen*She appeared on the 1861 Census of Shipley, Sussex, England, enumerated 7 April 1861.1 
Literate*She was literate circa 30 November 1868.1 
Marriage*She married Matthew Hill, son of Joseph Hill and Jane Welland, on Monday, 30 November 1868 at St. Mary's Church, Storrington, Sussex, England, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church. The ceremony was witnessed by Emily Hater and George Hill.1,4 
Married NameHer married name was Hill.1,4 
Residence*Sarah Milham and Matthew Hill lived before 19 November 1871 at Thakeham, Sussex, England.1 
ResidenceSarah Milham and Matthew Hill lived circa 16 February 1874 at Champion's Farm, Thakeham, Sussex, England.5 
1881-Cen*Sarah Hill and Matthew Hill appeared on the 1881 Census of Poynings, Sussex, England, with Alfred James Hill, Lucy Jane Hills, Fanny Hill, George Hill and William Hill in the same household, enumerated 3 April 1881.6 
1891-Cen*Sarah Milham and Matthew Hill appeared on the 1891 Census of Wyckham Farm, Steyning, Sussex, England, with Fanny Hill, George Hill, Emily Hill, Maurice Hill and Edith Hill in the same household, enumerated 5 April 1891.7 
Name VariationSarah Milham was also known as "Sarah Hills."3 
1901-Cen*She and Matthew Hills appeared on the 1901 Census of Farm House, Old Shoreham, Sussex, England, with Edith Hills in the same household, enumerated 8 April 1901.3 
(Widow) DeathSarah Hills was widowed by the death of her husband Matthew Hill on 21 August 1907.1,8 
Death*Sarah Hills died on 3 February 1909 at age 60.8 
Burial*She was buried after 3 February 1909 at St. Peter's Church, Beeding, Sussex, England.8

Family

Matthew Hill b. 3 June 1849, d. 21 August 1907
Marriage*She married Matthew Hill, son of Joseph Hill and Jane Welland, on Monday, 30 November 1868 at St. Mary's Church, Storrington, Sussex, England, according to the rites and ceremonies of the Established Church. The ceremony was witnessed by Emily Hater and George Hill.1,4 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S70] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 12 Mar 2001 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
  2. [S508] Copy birth certificate of Sarah Millham, born 8 Apr 1848, registered 5 May 1848 in the Registration District of Horsham, Sussex (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, Entry No. 468). Certificate image kindly provided by Jan Morgan.
  3. [S298] Online image of the 1901 Census for Old Shoreham, Sussex (1901 Census Website, http://www.census.pro.gov.uk) "RG13 Piece 945 Folio 109 Page 15 Schedule 75. Farm House, Old Shoreham, Sussex. Matthew Hills, Head, Married, aged 50, Occupation: Labourer, Born: Northchapel, Sussex."
  4. [S511] Copy marriage certificate of Matthew Hill and Sarah Millham, married 30 Nov 1868 in the Registration District of Thakeham, Sussex (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, 197). Certificate image kindly provided by Jan Morgan.
  5. [S226] Baptismal Register of Thakeham, 1813 to 1874 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, WSRO Ref. 175/1/2/1) Baptism of Lucy Jane Hills. Fiche 3-, Page 99, Entry No. 788.
  6. [S4] The Church of the Later-Day Saints, 1881 Census, British., CD-ROM (n.p.: As compiler, Sunday 3 April 1881), Census Record, Dwelling: Poynings Census Place: Poynings, Sussex, England Source:     FHL Film 1341260, PRO Ref RG11, Piece 1105, Folio 8, Page 10. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Census, British.
  7. [S221] 1891 Census for Steyning, Sussex (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, RG12/0825) Fiche 1+, Folio No. 40, Page No. 1, Schedule No. 4, Wyckham Farm, Steyning.
  8. [S318] Letter from Juliet New (nee Hills), 66 Evans Road, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, OX29 4QS, to Neal Welland, dated 16 Nov 2002 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
  9. [S513] Copy birth certificate of Maurice Hill, born 15 Feb 1884, registered 22 Mar 1884 in the Registration District of Steyning, Sussex (Neal Welland's Family History Collection, Entry No. 153). Certificate image kindly provided by Jan Morgan.

Alfred James Hill1

M, #763, b. 1 October 1871, d. 31 January 1947
Alfred James Hill|b. 1 Oct 1871\nd. 31 Jan 1947|p153.htm#i763|Matthew Hill|b. 3 Jun 1849\nd. 21 Aug 1907|p47.htm#i235|Sarah Milham|b. 8 Apr 1848\nd. 3 Feb 1909|p153.htm#i762|Joseph Hill|b. 29 Nov 1818|p46.htm#i229|Jane Welland|b. 21 Sep 1823\nd. c 15 Feb 1862|p40.htm#i196|Cornelius Milham|b. 17 Aug 1806|p156.htm#i780|Lucy Tulley|b. 10 Jun 1816|p157.htm#i781|
FatherMatthew Hill1 b. 3 Jun 1849, d. 21 Aug 1907
MotherSarah Milham1 b. 8 Apr 1848, d. 3 Feb 1909
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Neal Welland
ChartsDescendants of William Welland of Northchapel
Last Edited9 Dec 2002
Birth*Alfred James Hill was born on Sunday, 1 October 1871 at Storrington, Sussex, England.1,2 
He was the son of Matthew Hill and Sarah Milham.1 
BaptismAlfred James Hill was baptized on 19 November 1871 at Thakeham, Sussex, England.1 
Occupation*He was a scholar circa 3 April 1881.1 
(With Parents) 1881-CenHe appeared on the 1881 Census of Poynings, Sussex, England, along with Lucy Jane Hills, Fanny Hill, George Hill and William Hill in the household of his parents Matthew Hill and Sarah Hill.3 
Note*Alfred James Hill and Jessie Phoebe Fair met circa 1897 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England.4 
Name VariationAlfred James Hill was also known as "Alfred James Hills."4 
Marriage*He married Jessie Phoebe Fair, daughter of James Fair and Charlotte Unknown, on Sunday, 11 June 1899 at St. John's Church, Forton, Hampshire, England. The ceremony was witnessed by William Benjamin Groves and Emily Hills.1,4 
Name VariationAlfred James Hill was also known as "Alfred Hills."2 
OccupationHe was a cowman circa 8 April 1901.2 
1901-Cen*He and Jessie Hills appeared on the 1901 Census of Bedhampton Cottage, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, England, with Dorothy Hill in the same household, enumerated 8 April 1901.2 
MilService*Alfred James Hill embarked with the 1st Battalion the Devonshire regiment, private 19396 on 16 October 1915 at Egypt.4 
Residence*He lived from 1935 to 1947 at Oakdene, 80 Havant Road, Stoke, North Hayling, Hampshire, England.5 
(Widower) DeathHe was widowed by the death of his wife Jessie Hills on 26 March 1937.1 
Death*Alfred James Hill died on 31 January 1947 at age 75.1 

Family

Jessie Phoebe Fair b. 28 March 1869, d. 26 March 1937
Marriage*He married Jessie Phoebe Fair, daughter of James Fair and Charlotte Unknown, on Sunday, 11 June 1899 at St. John's Church, Forton, Hampshire, England. The ceremony was witnessed by William Benjamin Groves and Emily Hills.1,4 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S70] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 12 Mar 2001 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
  2. [S281] Online image of the 1901 Census for Bridgemary, Hampshire (1901 Census Website, http://www.census.pro.gov.uk) "RG13 Piece 1011 Folio 132 Page 21 Schedule 131. Bedhampton Cottage, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire. Alfred Hills, Head, Married, aged 29, Occupation: Cowman, Worker, Born: Storrington, Sussex."
  3. [S4] The Church of the Later-Day Saints, 1881 Census, British., CD-ROM (n.p.: As compiler, Sunday 3 April 1881), Census Record, Dwelling: Poynings Census Place: Poynings, Sussex, England Source:     FHL Film 1341260, PRO Ref RG11, Piece 1105, Folio 8, Page 10. Hereinafter cited as 1881 Census, British.
  4. [S287] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 09 Oct 2002 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
  5. [S98] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 15 Jun 2001 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).

Jessie Phoebe Fair1

F, #764, b. 28 March 1869, d. 26 March 1937
Jessie Phoebe Fair|b. 28 Mar 1869\nd. 26 Mar 1937|p153.htm#i764|James Fair|d. b 11 Jun 1899|p382.htm#i1910|Charlotte Unknown||p383.htm#i1911|||||||||||||
FatherJames Fair2,3 d. b 11 Jun 1899
MotherCharlotte Unknown3
ChartsDescendants of William Welland of Northchapel
Last Edited9 Dec 2002
Baptism*Jessie Phoebe Fair was baptized on 28 March 1869 at Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire, England.3 
She was the daughter of James Fair and Charlotte Unknown.2,3 
Note*Jessie Phoebe Fair and Alfred James Hill met circa 1897 at Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England.2 
Employment*Jessie Phoebe Fair was employed circa 1897 at London.2 
Marriage*She married Alfred James Hills, son of Matthew Hill and Sarah Milham, on Sunday, 11 June 1899 at St. John's Church, Forton, Hampshire, England. The ceremony was witnessed by William Benjamin Groves and Emily Hills.1,2 
Married NameHer married name was Hill.1,2 
Name VariationJessie Phoebe Fair was also known as "Jessie Hills."4 
1901-Cen*She and Alfred Hills appeared on the 1901 Census of Bedhampton Cottage, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire, England, with Dorothy Hill in the same household, enumerated 8 April 1901.4 
Death*Jessie Hills died on 26 March 1937 at age 67.1 

Family

Alfred James Hill b. 1 October 1871, d. 31 January 1947
Marriage*She married Alfred James Hills, son of Matthew Hill and Sarah Milham, on Sunday, 11 June 1899 at St. John's Church, Forton, Hampshire, England. The ceremony was witnessed by William Benjamin Groves and Emily Hills.1,2 
Children

Citations:

  1. [S70] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 12 Mar 2001 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
  2. [S287] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 09 Oct 2002 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
  3. [S45] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2000, data as of January 2000 - Web Site, online http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/frameset_search.asp, Baptism of Jessie Phoebe Fair. Batch #: C020662, Sheet #: 00, Source Call #: 0856937, Printout Call #: 6911596, Dates: 1825 - 1877, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, International Genealogical Index (R), Copyright (c) 1980, 2002, data as of November 10, 2002. Hereinafter cited as IGI Web Site.
  4. [S281] Online image of the 1901 Census for Bridgemary, Hampshire (1901 Census Website, http://www.census.pro.gov.uk) "RG13 Piece 1011 Folio 132 Page 21 Schedule 131. Bedhampton Cottage, Bridgemary, Gosport, Hampshire. Alfred Hills, Head, Married, aged 29, Occupation: Cowman, Worker, Born: Storrington, Sussex."

Raymond Hills1

M, #765, b. 20 January 1906, d. 19 May 1980
Raymond Hills|b. 20 Jan 1906\nd. 19 May 1980|p153.htm#i765|Alfred James Hill|b. 1 Oct 1871\nd. 31 Jan 1947|p153.htm#i763|Jessie Phoebe Fair|b. 28 Mar 1869\nd. 26 Mar 1937|p153.htm#i764|Matthew Hill|b. 3 Jun 1849\nd. 21 Aug 1907|p47.htm#i235|Sarah Milham|b. 8 Apr 1848\nd. 3 Feb 1909|p153.htm#i762|James Fair|d. b 11 Jun 1899|p382.htm#i1910|Charlotte Unknown||p383.htm#i1911|
Oakdene Cottage, Hayling. Home for Raymond and Violet Hills for almost
50 years. A pencil drawing by an unknown artist
FatherAlfred James Hill1 b. 1 Oct 1871, d. 31 Jan 1947
MotherJessie Phoebe Fair1 b. 28 Mar 1869, d. 26 Mar 1937
Relationship3rd cousin 1 time removed of Neal Welland
ChartsDescendants of William Welland of Northchapel
Last Edited9 Dec 2002
Birth*Raymond Hills was born on Saturday, 20 January 1906 at Elson Dairy Farm, Gosport, Hampshire, England.1,2 
He was the son of Alfred James Hill and Jessie Phoebe Fair.1 
Marriage*Raymond Hills married Violet Webster on Monday, 30 January 1928.1 
Residence*Raymond Hills lived from 1932 to 1981 at Oakdene, 80 Havant Road, Stoke, North Hayling, Hampshire, England.3 
Death*He died on 19 May 1980 at age 74.1 

Family

Violet Webster b. 2 December 1906, d. 11 February 1975
Children
  • June Heather Hills1
  • Rita Margaret Hills1
  • John Raymond Hills1
  • Peter Noel Hills1
  • Patricia Elizabeth Hills1

Citations:

  1. [S70] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 12 Mar 2001 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
  2. [S287] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 09 Oct 2002 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
  3. [S98] Letter from Rita Steadman, Little Thorne, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon. EX6 6HN, to Neal Welland, dated 15 Jun 2001 (Neal Welland's Family History Collection).
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