William Britton from Sussex 1800

[louisefi]

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

[CaroleW]

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

[louisefi]

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

[rosie99]

Have you checked Surname Interests on here, the link is at the bottom of this page

[louisefi]

Just had a look but couldn't see any

[LizzieL]

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

[LizzieL]

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

[LizzieL]

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

[LizzieL]

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