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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Sussex => Topic started by: hopegifford08 on Sunday 22 January 17 19:43 GMT (UK)

Title: Denis and Sheppard Family of Horsham and Eastbourne
Post by: hopegifford08 on Sunday 22 January 17 19:43 GMT (UK)

Good afternoon.

My brick wall is the ancestors of Magdalen Denis Sheppard.I believe that Magdalen may have been French? She was born in 1703 in Horsham, her parents were Peter Denis, a barber, and Magdalen Ribboteau who married in 1702.

Any suggestions?

Hope

Title: Re: Denis and Sheppard Family of Horsham and Eastbourne
Post by: amondg on Monday 23 January 17 07:54 GMT (UK)

Peter Denis/Dennis died 1721 at Horsham, do you have his will it may have clues to family relationships.
Consistory Court of Chichester, now held by the Probate Registry of Winchester ref: Register 3,
# 26 year 1721

Title: Re: Denis and Sheppard Family of Horsham and Eastbourne
Post by: sillgen on Monday 23 January 17 08:15 GMT (UK)

Interesting that the marriage licence for 5 Sep 1702 gives the bride as Madeline Rebutts spinster Glynde (Billingshurst in Calendar).  Peter "Dennis" is a barber from Horsham.  Sponsors are Abraham Cooper and Jn Doe.

Title: Re: Denis and Sheppard Family of Horsham and Eastbourne
Post by: hopegifford08 on Tuesday 24 January 17 00:44 GMT (UK)

No, we dont have his will thank you!