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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Sussex => Topic started by: sojar on Tuesday 14 April 15 23:06 BST (UK)
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SUSSEX OPRs.
I am trying to acquire birth and marriage records pre 1837 for BARBER family members for the county of Sussex. I have found transcripts under PRTSOC.FRONTIS for parishes such as Chichester, but how do I acquire copies of the actual parish records for any births and marriages. I believe John Barber was born on 9 August 1817 and baptised on 17 August 1817 at Falmer, Sussex, (St Lawrence Church), but when I attempt to search for Falmer, I am unsuccessful. Hoping someone can point me in the correct direction such as how to find the relevant Parish Clerks. Many regards SOJAR
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I checked Sussex opc for you, and strangely there are no births for Falmer (St Laurence Church) but there are marriages and burials.
http://www.sussex-opc.org/index.php?p=283&k=156&t=Church
Not sure how you would get original transcripts perhaps if you ask the opc for Falmer he may know
OPC for Falmer
http://www.sussex-opc.org/index.php?cy=1&k=283&t=parish
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Whiteout7
Thank you for your prompt reply. I will attempt to contact the Sussex OPC for Falmer for further assistance.
Regards SOJAR
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Falmer baptism records are on SFHG site for members - your details are correct, he was the son of William and Henrietta.
I would imagine the original parish records are held in the East Sussex Record Office at Lewes, if you can't get there yourself you'll probably need to employ a professional researcher to do so for you.
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Actually the East Sussex Record Office has relocated - to Falmer!
Pheno
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Hello
I can check the archives on my next visit to the East Sussex archive centre, The Keep, which was relocated to Falmer just on the outskirts of Brighton. The Sussex family history group is located inside the new building.The actual village of Falmer is very picturesque and only a short distance away (it is tiny). I'm there most weeks 😃.
Jules
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Actually the East Sussex Record Office has relocated - to Falmer!
Pheno
PHENO, Thank you for your assistance.
Unsure whether I am replying in the correct manner, have hit "Quote" as I could not readily see how to reply to you. Hopefully "Post reply" will get it to you.
Regards SOJAR
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Hello
I can check the archives on my next visit to the East Sussex archive centre, The Keep, which was relocated to Falmer just on the outskirts of Brighton. The Sussex family history group is located inside the new building.The actual village of Falmer is very picturesque and only a short distance away (it is tiny). I'm there most weeks 😃.
Jules
JULES,
Thank you for your prompt response. Your offer to check the archives would be much appreciated as I live in Adelaide, South Australia. If I wish to obtain records of his parents' marriage William Barber and Henrietta Eagle in Racton 1816, are you able to suggest how I would best go about this?
I have a feeling that I am not replying in the normal manner but could not work out how to do it easily so I have hit the "Quote" reference.
Regards SOJAR
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HI JULES1066
Several months ago (APRIL) we shared a forum re look ups for a marriage in the BARBER family in the Sussex county.
Just wondering if you are still able to assist me in this matter.
Regards SOJAR
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There are two possible marriages for William Barber to a Henrietta around that time.
23 Sep 1816 at Racton (near Chichester) to Henrietta Eagle witnesses Jn PESKETT Eliz BASSETT
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28 May 1817 at St Pancras, Chichester to Henrietta Deacon
It won't be easy to tell which is the right one and neither are very near to Falmer.
William is shown as a labourer on John's baptism at Falmer on 17 Aug 1817 and the date of John's birth is given as 9th August.
Do you know if your John had siblings?
There is another baptism at Walberton. Again, nearer to Chichester.
Entry from Walberton St Mary 1813 - 1901
First names Henry Barber
Sex s Baptism 08-Feb 1824
Father William Barber Occupation Razor Grinder
Mother Henrietta Barber
This latter couple also had Richard. Baptised West Tarring in 1819. William was a cutler then so same line of work and Elizabeth in 1821 at Birdham. He was a razor grinder then.
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What was your John's occupation? That might help. When did he marry? If it was after 1837 there should be an occupation for his father on the certificate.
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Hi Sillgen
I believe that the marriage in Racton 1816 for William Barber and Henrietta Eagle is more likely.
William was stated as a cutler on the marriage certificate of his son John Barber when he married Elizabeth Britton in 1837 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex.
Would appreciate any information about that record you can provide and any possible ascendants.
Many regards
sojar
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Marriage register in 1837 won't have more than on the certificate. The Sussex Marriage Index states that they are both minors and son of William Barber/ cutler and daughter of William Britton/ Hawker. It does state that the bride is of Stockbridge Hampshire. It looks as if both of the families were itinerant travellers so they may be difficult to trace.
I can't find a baptism for Henrietta Eagle as yet.