Heritage Family Tree, England.

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John Heritage was born in February 1854 in Bloxham, Oxfordshire.

He was baptised on the 10th March 1854, his Baptism record reads:
"John, son of William and Elizabeth Heritage, Bloxham, Labourer, baptised by James Hodgson, Vicar."

1861 Census of Merrifields Lane, Bloxham, Oxfordshire, England.
William Heritage, head, widow, age 47, Agricultural Labourer, born in Bloxham.
Jane Heritage, daughter, age 13, scholar, born in Bloxham.
John Heritage, son, age 7, scholar, born in Bloxham.

1871 Census, Corn Market, Parish of St Michael, Oxfordshire, England.
John Horn, head, unmarried, age 52, Confectioner, born in Oxford.
Catherine Horn, sister, unmarried, age 59, born in Oxford.
Mary Stanley, servant, unmarried, age 17, born in Wolvercott, Oxfordshire.
John Heritage, Apprentice , age 16, Apprentice Confectioner, born in Oxfordshire.

John's Marriage record reads:
St Marys Church, Reigate, Surrey. 9th June, 1878.
John Heritage, of full age, bachelor, Confectioner, residing at Dorking, Surrey, father William Heritage, Coachman.
Martha Ann Bryant, of full age, spinster, residing at Reigate, father William Bryant, Labourer.
Witnesses, J. Brown and Alice Martha (unreadable).

1881 Census of 27 Cromwell Road, Reigate, Surrey, England.
John Heritage, head, married, age 27, Confectioner, born in Bloxham.
Martha Heritage, wife, married, age 30, born in Shoreham, Sussex.
William Heritage, son, age 6, born in Oxford.
George Heritage, son, age 1, born in Redhill, Surrey.
Susannah Bryant, visitor, unmarried, age 20, born in Shoreham, Sussex.
William Roberts, visitor, age 4, born in Paris, France.
George Roberts, Boarder, unmarried, age 21, Whitesmith, born in Dorchester.

1891 Census of The High Street, Ifield (Crawley) Sussex, England.
(shop, next to David Martin, the Blacksmith).
John Heritage, head, married, age 37, Baker (Master) employer, born in Bloxham.
Martha A. Heritage, wife, age 40, born in Shoreham.
George Heritage, son, age 11, born in Redhill, Surrey.
Gertrude Heritage, daughter, age 8, born in Crawley, Sussex.
Jack Heritage, son, age 7, born in Crawley.
Ellen Humphrey, servant, single, age 16, born in Lindfield, Sussex.
Charles Foster, boarder, age 18, born in East Grinstead.
William Ridley, Boarder, age 13, born in Rusper.

1901 Census of The High Street, Ifield, Sussex, England.
(still next to Martin's the Blacksmith).
John Heritage, head, married, age 47, Baker Shopkeeper, own account, at home, born in Bloxham.
Martha A. Heritage, wife, age 50, born in Shoreham, Sussex.
George Heritage, son, single, age 21, Baker, Bread Maker, worker, born in Redhill, Surrey.
Gertrude Heritage, daughter, single, age 18, Dressmaker, worker, born in Crawley, Sussex.
Jack Hermitage, son, single, age 17, Groom, Domestic, worker, born in Crawley, Sussex.
William Roberts, nephew, single, age 24, Groom, Domestic, worker, born in France (British subject).

John Heritage died in 1913, age 59. His Probate record reads:
John Heritage, of The High Street, Crawley, Sussex, Baker and Confectioner, died 15th August 1913 Probate Chichester, 23rd September to Martha Ann Heritage, widow. Effects, £148 11s.

Martha Ann Heritage (nee Bryant) died in 1931 in Cuckfield, Sussex, age 80.
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Children of John Heritage (1853-1913) and Martha Ann Bryant (1851-1931).
1. William Heritage.
William was born in the April quarter of 1874 in Oxfordshire (BMD index) before his parents marriage.
Apart from when he appears in the 1881 census, nothing else is known.
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2. George Heritage.
George was born on the 19th October 1879 in Cromwell Road, Redhill, Surrey. His Baptism record reads:
St Mary's Church, Reigate, Surrey. Baptised 28th December 1879, born 19th October 1879, George, son of John and Martha Ann Heritage.
Residing at Cromwell Road, Reigate. Confectioner.

In the Oct/Nov/Dec quarter of 1906 in Horsham, George married Melinda Mary Butcher. Her father, John Butcher, was a Gardener.
1891 Census of 53 St. Leonard Road, Horsham, North Horsham, Sussex, England.
John Butcher, head, married, age 39, Gardener, employed, born in Horsted Keys, Sussex.
Ellen Butcher, wife, age 35, born in Ifield, Sussex.
John W. Butcher, son, age 11, born in Charlwood, Surrey.
Melinda M. Butcher, daughter, age 9, born in Horsham, Sussex.
Thomas R. Butcher, son, age 7, born in Horsham, Sussex.
Bertha E. Butcher, daughter, age 5, born in Horsham, Sussex.
Cecil George Butcher, son, age 1, born in Horsham, Sussex.
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1911 Census of Uckfield Road, Ringmer, Sussex. (only 2 houses/cottages? in the road, must be the old Uckfield Road).
George Heritage, head, age 31, married for 4 years, 2 chil;dren born, Brewers Vanman for Brewery, worker, born in Redhill, Surrey.
Melinda Mary Heritage, wife, age 29, born in Horsham, Sussex.
William George Heritage, son, 3, born in Lingfield, Surrey.
Thomas John Ross Heritage, son, age 1, born in Ringmer, Sussex.

1939 Register for 48 West Street, Burgess Hill, Sussex, England.
George Heritage, born 19th October 1879, married, Heavy Worker.
Melinda M. Heritage, born 4th October 1881, married, unpaid domestic duties.
Isabel C. Heritage, born 9th August 1879, widow, unpaid domestic duties.

George Heritage died in 1947, aged 67, in Cuckfield, Sussex.
Melinda Mary Heritage (nee Butcher) died in 1851, aged 69. Her Probate record reads:
Melinda Mary Heritage of 48 West Street, Burgess Hill, Sussex, widow, died 15th July 1951 at the Royal Sussex County Hospital Brighton, Admin Winchester 3rd September to William George Heritage, Lorry Driver. Effects, £783 18s 4d.
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Children of George Heritage (1907-2000) and Melinda Mary Butcher (1881-1951).
1. William George Heritage.
William was born on the 20th August 1907 in Lingfield, Surrey. His Baptism record reads:
St Peter and St Paul, Lingfield. 13th October 1907.
William George, son of George and Melinda Mary Heritage, residing in Saxby's, Journeyman Milkman, by Kenneth Clarke, Vicar.

In 1932, in Cuckfield, Sussex, William George Heritage married Elizabeth F. Cornford.

1939 Register for 175 West Street, Burgess Hill, Sussex.
William Heritage, born 20th August 1907, married, Gas Co. Lorry Driver, Burgess Hill Gas Co. A.R.P.
Elizabeth Heritage, born 28th November 1911, married, domestic duties.

Elizabeth F. Cornford was born on the 28th November 1911 Burgess Hill. Her father was William Henry Cornford (1877-1952) and her mother was Mary Cottington (1881-1959). Elizabeth had a sister, Mary Cornford (born 12th Nov 1905 Burgess Hill - Dec 1989 Haywards Heath).
Mary married Percy Walter Jeal in 1922 in Cuckfield and they went on to have 12 children.
1. Percy William Jeal 1924-1944.
2. Ernest Walter Jeal 1925-1983.
3. Raymond Jack Jeal 1927-2007.
4. Patricia Mary Jeal 1930-2015.
5. Margaret Florence Jeal 1932-1999.
6. Violet Mabel Jeal 1936-
7. Phyliss Irene Jeal 1939-2013.
8. Victor Jeal 1941-
9. Ruth Molly Jeal 1943-1997.
10. Catherine Rose Jeal 1945-
11. Wilfred Thomas Jeal 1947-1996.
12. Christine Susan Jeal 1949-

William George Heritage died on the 1st July 2000, (registered in) Haywards Heath, West Sussex, aged 92.
Elizabeth F. Heritage (nee Cornford) died in October 1950 (registered in) Cuckfield, Sussex, aged 38.

William and Elizabeth had 2 children, Elizabeth F. Heritage 1934-1934 Cuckfield, and Ronald John Heritage.

Ronald John Heritage was born on the 13th October 1939 in Cuckfield, Sussex.
In the July quarter of 1961 in Cuckfield, Ronald married Rona D. Waite.
Ronald and Rona had 1 child. Mark John Heritage who was born in the June quarter of 1970 in Cuckfield, West Sussex.
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Now we go back to the 2nd child of George Heritage and Matilda Mary Butcher.
2. Thomas John Ross Heritage.
Thomas was born on the 24th July 1909 in Ringmer Sussex.
In April 1936 in Cuckfield, Sussex Thomas John Ross Heritage married Edna Ruth Feist.
Edna was born on the 28th Jan 1912 in Lewes Road, Ditchling Sussex. Her father was John Feist (born 1882 Slaugham-1965) he was a Waggoner on a farm, and her mother was Rose English (born 1880 Malmesbury- 1952).

1939 Register for Downs View, Cuckfield Road, Sussex.
Thomas J. Heritage, born 24th July 1909, married, J.C Engine and Machine Fitter, Driver C.R.C.D.
Edna R. Heritage, born 28 January 1912, married, unpaid domestic duties.

Thomas John Heritage died in 1985, his Probate record reads:
Thomas John Heritage of 2 Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, died 5th July 1985, Probate Brighton 1st October. Effects not exceeding £40000.

Probate record for Edna Ruth Heritage (nee Feist).
Edna Ruth Heritage of 2 Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, died 29th December 1985. Probate Brighton 16th January. Effects £57678.

Thomas and Edna's daughter, Heather R. Ross Heritage was born in October 1944 in Cuckfield.
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Now we go right back to the 3rd child of John Heritage (1854-1913) and Martha Ann Bryant (1851-1913).
3. Gertrude Jane Heritage
Gertrude was born on the 2nd October 1882 in Crawley, West Sussex.
In the January quarter of 1907 in Horsham, Gertrude Jane Heritage married William John Beer.

1911 census of 42 High Street, Crawley, West Sussex. 6 rooms.
William Beer, head, age 34, married 4 years, Confectioner, no children, own account, at home, born in Torrington, Devon.
Gertrude Beer, wife, age 27, Assisting in the business, at home, born in Crawley, Sussex.

William John Beer died in 1927 age 53. His Probate record reads:
William John Beer of High Street Crawley, Sussex, died 10th November 1927. Probate Chichester 2nd January to Gertrude Jane Beer, widow.
Effects, £1939 13s. Resworn £2710 18s.

1939 Register for 65 Nevill Avenue, Hove, Sussex.
Gertrude J. Beer, born 2nd October 1882, married, unpaid domestic duties.
Hilda E. Beer, born 12th October 1909, married, unpaid domestic duties (Gertrude's son William Charles Beer's wife).

Gertrude Jane Heritage and William John Beer (1874-1927) had one child, William Charles Beer.
William was born on the 11th March 1912 in Crawley, Sussex.
In July 1936 in Cuckfield, William Charles Beer married Hilda Evelyn Green.

South African Biographical Index.
William Charles Beer, male, marriage, birth date 11th March 1912 Crawley, Sussex England.
Residence year, 1966, marriage date 1936, father, William John Beer, mother, Beer, spouse, Hilda Evelyn Green.
School attended: Church of England School, Crawley, Sussex, and Brighton Technical College.
Occupation, Automotive Engineer.
Notes: Other:
Automotive Engineering. Works Manager. S.A. Motor Assemblers & Dist. Ltd.
Plant Superintendent. Ford Motor Co. of India 1942-46.
Service Manager. Autocars (Burma) Ltd. Rangoon 1939-42.
Service Manager. Geo. Newman (Bton) Ltd. England 1936-39.
Came to South Africa 1949.

Probate record for William Charles Beer.
William Charles Beer of 2 Church Street, Uitenhage Cape Province, South Africa, died 14th April 1969.
Administration (with Will) Brighton 14th April 1970. £7473

U.K. Outgoing passenger list. Ship, "Corfu", Departure date, 10th February 1939.
Bound for Yokohama. Embarked at the Port of London.
William Charles Beer, contracted to land at Singapore, age 26, last address in the U.K. c/o R.G. Bonsor & Co, Mark Lane E.C. Engineer.
Country of intended future residence, Malay States.

U.K. Outgoing passenger list. Ship, "Sagaing". Port of Departure, Liverpool, 24th February 1940.
Bound for Rangoon. Contracted to land at Rangoon.
Mrs H.E. Beer, of 65 Nevill Avenue, Hove, housewife, age 30, intended future residence, Burma.
Master J.C.R. Beer, child, age 2 and a half, of same address, intended future residence, Burma.

U.K. Incoming passenger list, Ship, "Mauretania". Port of arrival, Liverpool, 25th November 1945. Port of Departure, Bombay.
William C. Beer, age 33, of 65 Nevill Avenue, Hove, Sussex. Mechanical Engineer, Country of last residence, India.
Hilda E. Beer, age 35, same address, housewife, last residence, India.
John C.R. Beer, age 8, same address, student, last residence, India.
Melvin I. Beer, age 3, same address, child, last residence, India.

U.K. Outgoing passenger list, Ship, "Pretoria Castle". Port of Departure, Southampton, 26th February 1953.
Bound for South Africa, contracted to land at Port Elizabeth.
Mrs H. Beer, age 42, of Three Bridges, housewife, intended future residence, South Africa.
Mrs Beer, age 70, of Sussex, intended future residence, England.
(I believe this to be Hilda and Gertrude).

U.K. Incoming passenger list.Ship, H.M.S. "Arundel Castle" Tourist Class. 12th April 1957.
Gertrude Jane Beer, Port of embarkation, Port Elizabeth, female, born 2nd October 1882.
Address in the United Kingdom, 65 Nevill Avenue, Hove. Housewife, U.K passport. Last Country of residence, South Africa.
Intended future residence, England.

U.K. Incoming passenger list, Ship, "Capetown Castle". Port of Departure, Durban. Port of arrival, Southampton, 1st November 1957.
Hilda Beer, born 12th October 1910, married, of 128 Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, housewife, Country of last residence, South Africa.
Intended future residence, South Africa. Intended length of stay in the U.K, 3 months.
John Beer, born 27th November 1937, single, student, (all else as above).

U.K. Outgoing passenger list, Ship "Winchester Castle" Port of Departure, Southampton, 1960,. Bound for South Africa. Tourist class.
Gertrude Beer, contracted to land at Port Elizabeth, born on the 2nd October 1882 of 65 Nevill Avenue, Hove. Retired.
Last and intended future residence, England.
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We end this tree with the 4th and last child of John Heritage (1854-1913) and Martha Ann Bryant (1851-1913).
4. Jack Heritage.
Jack was born in 1884 in Crawley, West Sussex.
In 1915 Jack was fighting in France with the Frontier Garrison Artillery. His British army WW1 Medal Card reads:
Jack Heritage R.G.A, Gunr. Regiment no. 52885 Victory, British and Star Medals.
First Theatre of War, France 17th July 1915.

Marriage record reads:
Parish Church of St. James, Hatcham, Lewisham. 5th February 1916.
Jack Heritage, age 32, bachelor, Bombadier R.G.A. 66th Siege Battery, Lydd Camp, Kent, father John Heritage, Baker.
Isabel Charlotte Stone, age 35, spinster, of 15 Batavia Road, father, William Bernard Stone, Builder.
Witnesses, Herbert G. Stone and Susan Stone.

Sergeant Jack Heritage was killed in action on the 21st April 1918 in France. He was awarded the Military Medal.
He was buried in Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, Nord-Pas-de Calais, France.

U.K. Army Register of soldiers effects.
Sergeant Jack Heritage MM, R.G.A. 66th Sg. Bty. Regt. no. 52885 21st April 1918 France, killed in action.
Account credits. £8 8s. 3d. Recieved 27th July 1918 by widow Isabell C. Heritage, sole leg., and War Gratuity £19.

Jack Heritage is mentioned in the WW1 Memorial Book.
Battle of the Lys.

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