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Title: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: louisefi on Wednesday 19 February 25 16:11 GMT (UK)
Hi,

Is anyone else researching the Brittons from sussex in 1800's. All I know is they were gypsies.

Is there a thread for them? how do I find it?

Thanks

Louise
Title: Re: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 19 February 25 17:00 GMT (UK)
Hi

"From Sussex" - does that mean he was born in Sussex or that he just lived there?

There is an 1871 entry for a William Britton aged 70 living in Sussex but b Landport Hampshire - wife is Elizabeth

There are 3 other 1871 entries living in Sussex but born elsewhere

Can you give a bit more info please?  If you have him on a census - please post details of entry
Title: Re: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: louisefi on Wednesday 19 February 25 17:35 GMT (UK)
Hi,

Sorry for being so vague.  He was born (I think) in Portsea, Hampshire and then moved to Sussex. In 1851 he is listed as living in Petworth and being a Hawker.  He is married to Elizabeth and had children John and Henry (I couldnt find others although I am sure there is).  I think I found his probate saying he died 21 Aug 1876 in Oving, Sussex. But he is listed as a gentleman and has £2000 estate.  Is this the same person??

I found him in the newspapers saying he was part of a gypsy tribe.

I just wondered if anyone else had him in there tree or any descendants and if anyone knew anymore?

Thanks

Best Wishes

Louise



Title: Re: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: rosie99 on Wednesday 19 February 25 17:45 GMT (UK)
Have you checked Surname Interests on here, the link is at the bottom of this page
Title: Re: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: louisefi on Wednesday 19 February 25 17:56 GMT (UK)
Just had a look but couldn't see any
Title: Re: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: LizzieL on Thursday 20 February 25 13:31 GMT (UK)
Baptism at Portsea 7 Nov 1819 Elizabeth d/o William and Elizabeth Britton of Lake lane occ Hagler

Alton 25 Dec 1836 baptism of Henry William s/o William and Elizabeth Britton of Alton occ licensed hawker

at Alton 28 Apr 1839 Eliza Jane d/o William and Elizabeth Britton of Portsmouth occ licensed hawker

Can't find birth reg for Eliza to confirm mmn but there is a marriage in Portsea of a William Britton to an Elizabeth Andrews on 07 Dec 1818. witnesses Maria Windsor and Thomas Elcock, all made mark
Title: Re: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: LizzieL on Thursday 20 February 25 13:38 GMT (UK)
May be unrelated but a Maria Sims (widow) married a William Windsor of the HMS Royal William on 28 Jun 1812. One witness was a Henry Briton (sic), other witness Ann Easton. Only William Windsor signed
Title: Re: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: LizzieL on Thursday 20 February 25 14:20 GMT (UK)
In 1881 Elizabeth Britton widow is living with her widowed sister Sarah Angel b abt 1875 Portsea. They are in Oving.
Sarah is head of household. Also with them is Elizabeth Britton b abt 1870 Yapton, described as niece but from age must be Sarah's great niece. Both women described as annuitants
Title: Re: William Britton from Sussex 1800
Post by: LizzieL on Thursday 20 February 25 14:55 GMT (UK)
Portsea baptisms
Elizabeth Andrews baptised 26 Apr 1801
Sarah Andrews born 23 Sep 1805, baptism date 04 Jun 1809

both daughters of Robert and Mary