Crawley, West Sussex census/records findings
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:57 pm
I thought it would be nice to follow the named families in the 1881 census of the High Street in Crawley, West Sussex and see what they were all doing in other census's and records. It has become a most interesting journey into the past.
Among the many inhabitants listed below is one Walter Herbert Burgess B.A. He was the author of an autobiography of John Robinson, Pastor of the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed to America on the 'Mayflower'.
I think a quote from the Pastor sums up very well the reason behind my interest in the people of Crawley, past and present.
Nevis. ;-)
"There is no creature so perfect in wisdom and knowledge but may learn something for time present and to come by times past."
..... Pastor John Robinson.
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The first family listed in the 1881 census of Crawley High St, is Ephraim Knight.
In 1881 Ephraim Knight is head of the house, 55 years old, born in Ifield in 1826 and a farmer of 22 Acres.
Living with him are his wife Emily, age 53, born in Itchingfield Sussex in 1828, and Grand Son Ephraim E. Knight, age 14, born in Worth Sussex in 1867. He is listed as a milk boy.
1891 census. High St, Crawley.
Ephraim Knight, 65, Wield, Sussex. Farmer.
Emily Knight, Wife, 61, Itchingfield.
Ephraim Elsey, Grandson, 24, Worth. Agricultural Lab.
Harry Holder, Boarder, Widow, 72, 1819 Crawley. Ag. Lab.
Daniel Jader, Boarder, 50, 1841 Weston. Ag Lab.
1901 census. High St, Crawley.
Ephraim Knight, 74, Crawley, Farmer & Carting Contractor, Own account. Working at home.
Emily Knight, Wife, 72, Itchingfield.
Ephraim Elsey, Married, Grandson, 35, Worth. Farming & Carting Contactor. Own account. Working at home.
Catherine H. Elsey, Married, Grand daughter, 26, 1875 Colegate.
John Elsey, Great Grandson, 6, 1895, Crawley.
Percy A. Elsey, Great Grandson, 4, 1897, Crawley.
Frank Elsey, Great Grandson, 2, 1899, Crawley.
William J. Elsey, Great Grandson, 4 months, 1900, Crawley.
Kate Hollman, Servant, 17, 1882, Crawley.
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England & Wales Probate Calender. Wills. 1861-1941.
Ephraim Knight of High St. Crawley, Sussex, died 27 July 1904,
Administration London, 13th October to Ephraim Elsey, Carman. Effects. £67
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Next up is Rebecca Fuller (nee Rice).
She is a bit of a mystery, as her age recorded in the census reports varies wildly.
1841 census, Old Workhouse, Crawley, West Sussex
James Fuller, 40, 1801. Agricultural Lab.
Rebecca Fuller, 25, 1816
Mary Fuller, 7, 1834. (in 1851 she is 17 and living in Crawley with her grandmother, Jane Fuller, 83, born in Slaugham 1768).
1851 census, Crawley.
James Fuller, Head, 54, 1797 Worth. No occupation.
Rebecca Fuller, Wife, 40, 1811 Worth.
William, Son, 7, 1844, Crawley.
John Charman, Lodger, Widow, 51, 1800 Ifield. No occupation.
1861 census, Crawley.
Richard Knight, Head, Married, 32, 1829, Nuthurst. Servant.
Mary Knight (nee Fuller), Wife, 28, 1833, Balcombe.
Mary Ann Knight, Daughter, 12 months, 1860 Ifield.
Rebecca Fuller, Mother in law, Widow, 49, 1812,Worth. Charwoman.
William Fuller, Son, 17, 1844 Crawley.
Alfred Lander, Boarder, 5 months, 1860 Ifield.
George Heyner, Lodger, 17, 1844 Croydon. Station Porter.
1871 census, Crawley.
Rebecca Fuller, Head, Widow, 61, 1810 Worth. Laundress.
William Fuller, Son, 27, 1844 Crawley. Unable to keep himself.
Thomas Rice, Brother, Widow, 66, 1805 Worth. Labourer.
Alfred Lander, Boarder, 11, 1860 Ifield. Scholar.
1881 census, Crawley.
Rebecca Fuller, Head, Widow, 78, 1803 Worth. Late Laundress.
William Fuller, Son, Single, 37, 1844 Crawley. Imbecile.
Kate Fuller. Grandaughter, single, 17, 1864 Ifield. Domestic Servant.
Alfred Lander, Lodger, Single, 21, 1860 Ifield. Engine Cleaner.
1891 census, Crawley.
Alfred Soper, Head, married, 30, 1861 Crawley. Labourer.
Alice Soper, Wife, 24, 1867 Ifield.
Richard Knight, Father, Widow, 61, 1830, Nuthurst, Carter.
William Fuller, Uncle, Single, 46, 1845, Crawley.
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Rebecca died in 1885 aged 83 Horsham. She was married to James Fuller on the 20th October 1832 at St. Nicholas Church, Worth, Sussex, aged 19. Her father was John Rice of Balcombe (1780-1863) Her mother was Mary Simmons of Ifield (1782-1864). Rebecca was one of 9 children. William died in 1897 age 53. Alfred Lander became an engine driver.
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Next door to Rebecca in the 1881 census of Crawley High Street is John Wilkins the Butcher.
1881 census, Crawley.
John Wilkins, Head, Married, 30, 1851 Copthorne. Butcher.
Esther Wilkins, Wife, 27, 1854, London.
John Snelling Wilkins, Son, 3, 1878 Crawley.
Elizabeth Wilkins, Daughter, 1, 1880 Crawley.
George Wilkins, Son, 0, 1881 Crawley.
Alice Knight, Servant, 14, 1867 Ifield , General Servant.
Robert Butcher, Servant, Single, 20, 1861 Charlwood. Butchers Assistant.
1891 census, Crawley.
John Wilkins, Head, Married, 40, 1851 Copthorne. Butcher.
Esther Wilkins, Wife, 37, 1854 London.
John Snelling Wilkins, Son, 13, 1878 Crawley.
Elizabeth Wilkins, Daughter, 11, 1880 Crawley.
George Wilkins, Son, 10, 1881 Crawley.
William Wilkins, Son, 9, 1882 Crawley.
1901 census, Crawley.
John Wilkins, Head, 50, 1851 Worth. Butcher.
Esther Wilkins, Wife, 47, 1854 London.
John Snelling Wilkins, Son, 23, 1878 Crawley. Butcher.
Elizabeth Wilkins, Daughter, 21, 1880 Crawley. Mothers help.
William Wilkins, Son, 19, 1882 Crawley. Butcher.
1911 census, 25 High St. Crawley, West Sussex
John Wilkins, Head, 60, 1851 Worth. Butcher.
Esther Wilkins, Wife, 57, 1854 London.
John Snelling Wilkins, son, 33, 1878 Crawley. Butcher.
National Probate Calender (index of wills) 1861-1941
Wilkins John of 25 High St. Crawley Sussex died 28th May 1931 Probate Lewes 6 August to Esther Wilkins widow, John Snelling Wilkins, Butcher and John Penfold, corn dealer.
Effects £4452 4s 3d
National Probate Calender (index of wills) 1861-1941
Wilkins John Snelling of 25 High St. Crawley Sussex died 8th October 1940 at Haywards Heath Hospital Sussex. Probate Llandudno 24th January to Isabel Wilkins widow and John Penfold, corn merchant.
Effects £2471 14s 6d
Next along in the 1881 census of Crawley is Stephen Messer. The earlier records of the surname varies (eg. Measor, Masser etc). Kasir is sometimes spelt Kesiah or Keziah or Kezia).
1871 census, Crawley. Blue Cottages.
Kasir Messer, Head, Widow, 41, 1830, Lye(Leigh) Surrey.
Stephen Messer, Son, Unmarried, 26, 1845 Crawley. Bricklayer.
Charles Messer, Son, 22, 1849 Crawley. Bricklayer.
George Messer, Son, 16, 1855 Crawley. Scholar.
Edward Messer, Son, 10, 1861 Crawley. Scholar.
Alfred Messer, Son, 8, 1863 Crawley. Scholar.
1881 census, Crawley.
Stephen Messer, Head, 33, 1848 Crawley. Bricklayer.
Elizabeth Messer, Wife, 27, 1854 Worth.
Ernest H. Messer, Son, 2, 1879 Crawley.
Ethel Messer, Daughter, 0, 1881. Crawley. (Died in 1885).
Peter Tullett, Lodger, Single, 19, 1862 Worth.
1891 census, Slaugham, Sussex. Pease Pottage.
Stephen Messer, Head, 46, 1845 Crawley. Bricklayer.
Elizabeth Messer, Wife, 39, 1852 Worth.
Ernest H. Messer, Son, 18, 1873 Crawley. Bricklayers Lab.
Philip E. Messer, Son, 8, 1883 Crawley. Scholar.
Lilly M. Messer, Daughter, 4, 1887 Crawley.
Thomas Frank Messer, Son, 1, 1890 Slaugham.
William P. Clark, Lodger, 14, 1877 Southwick. Apprentice.
1901 census, Slaugham, Sussex. Pease Pottage.
Stephen Messer, Head, 56, 1845 Crawley, Bricklayer.
Elizabeth Messer, Wife, 47, 1854 Worth.
Philip Messer, Son, 18, 1883 Crawley. Gardener.
Nellie (Lilly May?) Messer, Daughter, 1887 Crawley.
Frank (Thomas Frank was known as Frank) Messer, Son, 11, 1890 Slaugham.
Blanch Messer, Daughter, 9, 1892 Slaugham.
Richard Stephen Messer. Son, 7, 1894 Slaugham.
Ernest H. Messer died, aged 19 in 1892. Thomas Frank Messer died of wounds on the 25th October 1916 aged 26 when with the British Expeditionary Force (Theatre of war, Western European). He was a Private in the Royal Sussex Regiment, 11th Battalion, army no. G/15848.
Stephen Messer died in 1917, Cuckfield aged 72.
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Next up is George Chantler.
1851 census, Worth, Sussex. Blackcorner.
Thomas Brooker, Head, 38, 1813 Worth. Agricultural Lab.
Elizabeth Brooker, Wife, 36, 1815 Worth.
Thomas Brooker, Son, 10, 1841 Worth. Scholar.
Eliza Brooker, Daughter, 6, 1845 Worth. Scholar.
George Brooker, Son, 3, 1848. Worth. Scholar.
George Chantler, 21, 1830 Charlwood. Shoemaker Journeyman.
1861 census, Crawley.
George Chantler, Head, 31, 1830 Charlwood. Shoemaker.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 28, 1833 Charlwood.
Leonard Chantler, Son, 7, 1854 Burstow. Scholar.
William Clarke, Lodger, 28, 1833 Clapham. Coachman.
1871 census, Crawley.
George Chantler, Head, 41, 1830 Charlwood. Brewer.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 38, 1833 Worth.
Leonard Chantler, Son, 17, 1854 Burstow.
1881 census, Crawley.
George Chantler, Head, 51, 1830 Charlwood. Draper.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 48, 1833 Worth.
Leonard Chantler, Son, Single, 27, 1854 Burstow. Drapers Assistant.
1891 census, Ifield.
Leonard Chantler, Head, 37, 1854 Burstow. Carpenter.
Elsie Flora Chantler, Wife, 32, 1859 Rye.
Alice A. Chantler, Daughter, 7, 1884 Ifield. Scholar.
Elsie L. Chantler, Daughter, 5, 1886 Ifield. Scholar.
Ida Chantler, Daughter, 3, 1888 Ifield.
(and next door)
George Chantler, Head, 61, 1830 Charlwood. Grocer & Draper.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 58, !833 Worth.
1901 census, Crawley.
George Chantler, Head, 71, 1830 Charlwood. General Draper.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 68, 1833 Worth.
Alice A. Chantler, Grand daughter, 17, 1884 Ifield. Drapers Assistant.
Leonard Chantler and Elsie Flora Vine married in 1883.
National Probate Calender (index of wills) 1861-1941.
Chantler Leonard of Langley Lane, Crawley Sussex died 5th November 1934 Administration
London 13th August to Alice Amelia Chantler. Spinster.
Effects £11
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The next family along are the Randalls. (Photos below).
1871 census, New Street, Horsham, Sussex.
Stephen Randall, Head, 33, 1838 Shipley. Drayman.
Elizabeth Randall (nee Pelling) Wife, 32, 1839 Horsham.
Elizabeth Randall, Daughter, 8, 1863 Horsham. Scholar.
Joseph H. Randall, Son, 3, 1868 Horsham.
Thomas Burchfield, Lodger, 16, 1855 Capel, Surrey. Smith.
1881 census, High St, Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Randall, Head, 43, 1838 Shipley, Sussex. Beer Retailer.
Elizabeth Randall, Wife, 42, 1839 Horsham, Sussex.
Lizzie Randall, Daughter, 18, 1863 Horsham. Servant Domestic.
Joseph H. Randall, Son, 14, 1867 Horsham. Painter.
Alfred Randall, Son, 9, 1872 Horsham. Scholar.
George Randall, Son, 3, 1878 Horsham.
1891 census, High St, Crawley, West Sussex. ‘Beer House’.
Stephen Randall, Head, 53, 1838 Shipley. Beer Retailer.
Elizabeth Randall, Wife,52, 1839. West Grinstead.
Alfred Randall, Son,19, 1872 Horsham. Grocer.
George Randall, Son, 12, 1879 Horsham. Scholar.
1901 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex. ‘The Brewery’.
Stephen Randall, Head, 63, 1838 Shipley. Publican.
Elizabeth Randall, Wife, 62, 1839 Horsham.
George Randall, Son, 22, 1879 Horsham. Carpenter.
1911 census, 114 High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Joseph Henry Randall, Head, 43, 1868 Horsham. Postman.
Laura Jane Randall, Wife, 42, 1869 Ifield.
Charlie Randall, Son, 17, 1894 Ifield. Cycle maker.
Edith Mabel Randall, Daughter, 14, 1897 Ifield. Home duties.
Sidney Ralph Randall, Son, 11, 1900 Ifield. School.
Herbert Geoffrey Randall, 6, 1905 Ifield. School.
Gladys Violet Randall, Daughter, 2, 1909 Ifield.
Gladys Ruth Baker, Visitor, 15, 1896 Bognor. Home duties.
National Probate Calender (index of wills) 1861-1941
Stephen Randall of Broadbridge Heath, Sussex, retired beer-dealer died 9th December 1904 Probate Chichester 31st January to Edward Randall, builder and George Francis Stanford, brewers manager.
Effects £443 16s 11d
Elizabeth, Stephens wife, died at 'The Brewery' on the 12th October 1902. Stephen and Elizabeth married in 1861, St Mary the Virgin, Shipley. Joseph H. Randall married Laura Jane Wales on the 9th May 1891 Horsham. Joseph died aged 71 at 13 East Park, Crawley.
Parents of Laura Jane Wales were Allen Wales and Ann Wales (nee Hollingdale).
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Next along is Henry Holder. Henry was left a widow in 1860. He managed to raise 8 children in very poor circumstances.
1861 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Henry Holder, Head, Widow, 43, 1818 Crawley. Agricultural Labourer.
Elizabeth Holder, Daughter, 15, 1846 Crawley. Housekeeper.
William Holder, Son, 13, 1848 Crawley. Lab.
Mary Holder, Daughter, 1850 Crawley. Scholar.
John Holder, Son, 9, 1852 Crawley. Scholar.
Jane Holder, Daughter, 7, 1854 Crawley. Scholar.
Ann Holder, Daughter, 5, 1856 Crawley. Scholar.
George Holder, Son, 1858 Crawley.
Kate Holder, Daughter, 1, 1860 Crawley.
Thomas Holder, Lodger, Widow, 77, 1784 Crawley. Lab.
1871 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Henry Holder, Head, Widow, 52, 1819 Crawley. Lab.
George Holder, Son, 13, 1858 Crawley. Scholar.
Kate Holder, Daughter, 11, 1860 Crawley. Scholar.
1881 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Henry Holder, Head, Widow, 62, 1819 Crawley. Ag Lab.
Edward Pickard, Son in Law, Head, 38, 1843 Ifield. Sawyer.
Elizabeth Pickard, Wife, 35, 1846 Crawley.
Edward H. Pickard, Son, 11, 1870 Crawley. Scholar.
Elizabeth A. Pickard, Daughter, 9, 1872 Crawley. Scholar.
Emily A. Pickard, Daughter, 4, 1877 Crawley.
Edwin Pickard, Son, 1, 1880 Crawley.
Henry died in 1896 aged 78.
William Holder moved to Marylebone and got married. He became a successful livery stable keeper.
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Next along is Stephen Bowers, shoemaker and parish clerk of Crawley.
1841 census, Ifield, Sussex.
Anthony Hole, 30, 1811 Sussex. Ostler.
Jane Hole, 25, 1816 Sussex
Anthony Hole, 7, 1834 Sussex
Mary Hole, 1, 1840 Sussex.
Robert Bowers, 20, 1821 Sussex. Shoe Maker.
Stephen Bowers, 15, 1826 Sussex. Shoe Maker.
1851 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 28, 1823 Crawley. Shoemaker/ Journeyman.
Elizabeth Caroline Bowers (nee Woodman) Wife, 27, 1824 Upton Grey, Hampshire. Milliner.
Amos Bowers, Son, 2, 1849 Ifield.
John William Bowers, Son, 1 month, 1851 Ifield.
1861 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 38, 1823 Crawley. Shoemaker (Employing 2 men & 2 boys).
Elizabeth C. Bowers, Wife, 36, 1825 Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Amos Bowers, Son, 12, 1849 Ifield.
John W. Bowers, Son, 10, 1851 Ifield.
William J. Bowers, Son, 7, 1854 Ifield.
Caroline E. Bowers, Daughter, 5, 1856 Ifield.
Ernest Bowers., Son, 2 days, 1861 Ifield.
Elizabeth Lidbeter, Nurse, 59, 1802 Worth, Sussex.
1871 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 48, 1823 Crawley. Shoemaker.
Elizabeth C. Bowers, Wife, 48, 1823 Upton Grey, Hampshire.
John W. Bowers, Son, 20, 1851 Ifield. Millwright.
William J. Bowers, Son, 17, 1854 Ifield. Grocer.
Ernest Bowers, Son, 9, 1862 Crawley. Scholar.
Horace Bowers, Son, 7, 1864 Crawley. Scholar.
Charles Bowers, Son, 5, 1866 Crawley. Scholar.
Clara Bowers, Daughter, 2, 1869 Crawley.
!881 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head Married M 58 1823, Crawley. Boot Maker & Parish Clerk Employing 3 Men
Elizabeth C. Bowers, Wife Married F 56 1825 Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Charles Bowers, Son Single M 15 1866 Crawley. Grocers Assistant.
Clara A. Bowers, Daughter Single F 12 1869 Crawley. Scholar
Nellie A. Bowers, Grand Daughter Single F 6 1875 Ifield. Scholar
Ernest J. Bowers, Grand Son Single M 2 1879 Ifield.
Thomas Herter, Lodger Single M 21 1860, Bramley, Surrey. Baker.
1891 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 68, 1823 Crawley. Boot Maker.
Elizabeth Bowers, Wife, 67, 1824, Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Horace Bowers, Son, 27, 1864 Crawley. Postman.
Charles Bowers, Son, 25, 1866 Crawley. Painter.
Ernest Drysdale, Grandson, 12, 1879 Colchester, Essex. Scholar.
1901 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 78, 1823 Crawley. Shoe Repairer.
Elizabeth. C. Bowers, Wife, 77, 1824, Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Edward Boniface, Boarder, 22, 1879, Gatwick, W. Chillington. Baker.
Horace Bowers, Lodger,(?) 38, 1863 Crawley. Rural Postman.
James Twcester (?), Lodger, 47, 1854 Bolton, Lancashire. Butcher.
Elizabeth Caroline Bowers (nee Woodman) died in 1914 aged 91.
Stephen Bowers died in 1902 aged 80.
There was a firm of Bootmakers in the High Street in 1874 called Hollman & Bowers Boot Makers & Leather Cutters.
Among the many inhabitants listed below is one Walter Herbert Burgess B.A. He was the author of an autobiography of John Robinson, Pastor of the Pilgrim Fathers who sailed to America on the 'Mayflower'.
I think a quote from the Pastor sums up very well the reason behind my interest in the people of Crawley, past and present.
Nevis. ;-)
"There is no creature so perfect in wisdom and knowledge but may learn something for time present and to come by times past."
..... Pastor John Robinson.
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The first family listed in the 1881 census of Crawley High St, is Ephraim Knight.
In 1881 Ephraim Knight is head of the house, 55 years old, born in Ifield in 1826 and a farmer of 22 Acres.
Living with him are his wife Emily, age 53, born in Itchingfield Sussex in 1828, and Grand Son Ephraim E. Knight, age 14, born in Worth Sussex in 1867. He is listed as a milk boy.
1891 census. High St, Crawley.
Ephraim Knight, 65, Wield, Sussex. Farmer.
Emily Knight, Wife, 61, Itchingfield.
Ephraim Elsey, Grandson, 24, Worth. Agricultural Lab.
Harry Holder, Boarder, Widow, 72, 1819 Crawley. Ag. Lab.
Daniel Jader, Boarder, 50, 1841 Weston. Ag Lab.
1901 census. High St, Crawley.
Ephraim Knight, 74, Crawley, Farmer & Carting Contractor, Own account. Working at home.
Emily Knight, Wife, 72, Itchingfield.
Ephraim Elsey, Married, Grandson, 35, Worth. Farming & Carting Contactor. Own account. Working at home.
Catherine H. Elsey, Married, Grand daughter, 26, 1875 Colegate.
John Elsey, Great Grandson, 6, 1895, Crawley.
Percy A. Elsey, Great Grandson, 4, 1897, Crawley.
Frank Elsey, Great Grandson, 2, 1899, Crawley.
William J. Elsey, Great Grandson, 4 months, 1900, Crawley.
Kate Hollman, Servant, 17, 1882, Crawley.
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England & Wales Probate Calender. Wills. 1861-1941.
Ephraim Knight of High St. Crawley, Sussex, died 27 July 1904,
Administration London, 13th October to Ephraim Elsey, Carman. Effects. £67
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Next up is Rebecca Fuller (nee Rice).
She is a bit of a mystery, as her age recorded in the census reports varies wildly.
1841 census, Old Workhouse, Crawley, West Sussex
James Fuller, 40, 1801. Agricultural Lab.
Rebecca Fuller, 25, 1816
Mary Fuller, 7, 1834. (in 1851 she is 17 and living in Crawley with her grandmother, Jane Fuller, 83, born in Slaugham 1768).
1851 census, Crawley.
James Fuller, Head, 54, 1797 Worth. No occupation.
Rebecca Fuller, Wife, 40, 1811 Worth.
William, Son, 7, 1844, Crawley.
John Charman, Lodger, Widow, 51, 1800 Ifield. No occupation.
1861 census, Crawley.
Richard Knight, Head, Married, 32, 1829, Nuthurst. Servant.
Mary Knight (nee Fuller), Wife, 28, 1833, Balcombe.
Mary Ann Knight, Daughter, 12 months, 1860 Ifield.
Rebecca Fuller, Mother in law, Widow, 49, 1812,Worth. Charwoman.
William Fuller, Son, 17, 1844 Crawley.
Alfred Lander, Boarder, 5 months, 1860 Ifield.
George Heyner, Lodger, 17, 1844 Croydon. Station Porter.
1871 census, Crawley.
Rebecca Fuller, Head, Widow, 61, 1810 Worth. Laundress.
William Fuller, Son, 27, 1844 Crawley. Unable to keep himself.
Thomas Rice, Brother, Widow, 66, 1805 Worth. Labourer.
Alfred Lander, Boarder, 11, 1860 Ifield. Scholar.
1881 census, Crawley.
Rebecca Fuller, Head, Widow, 78, 1803 Worth. Late Laundress.
William Fuller, Son, Single, 37, 1844 Crawley. Imbecile.
Kate Fuller. Grandaughter, single, 17, 1864 Ifield. Domestic Servant.
Alfred Lander, Lodger, Single, 21, 1860 Ifield. Engine Cleaner.
1891 census, Crawley.
Alfred Soper, Head, married, 30, 1861 Crawley. Labourer.
Alice Soper, Wife, 24, 1867 Ifield.
Richard Knight, Father, Widow, 61, 1830, Nuthurst, Carter.
William Fuller, Uncle, Single, 46, 1845, Crawley.
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Rebecca died in 1885 aged 83 Horsham. She was married to James Fuller on the 20th October 1832 at St. Nicholas Church, Worth, Sussex, aged 19. Her father was John Rice of Balcombe (1780-1863) Her mother was Mary Simmons of Ifield (1782-1864). Rebecca was one of 9 children. William died in 1897 age 53. Alfred Lander became an engine driver.
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Next door to Rebecca in the 1881 census of Crawley High Street is John Wilkins the Butcher.
1881 census, Crawley.
John Wilkins, Head, Married, 30, 1851 Copthorne. Butcher.
Esther Wilkins, Wife, 27, 1854, London.
John Snelling Wilkins, Son, 3, 1878 Crawley.
Elizabeth Wilkins, Daughter, 1, 1880 Crawley.
George Wilkins, Son, 0, 1881 Crawley.
Alice Knight, Servant, 14, 1867 Ifield , General Servant.
Robert Butcher, Servant, Single, 20, 1861 Charlwood. Butchers Assistant.
1891 census, Crawley.
John Wilkins, Head, Married, 40, 1851 Copthorne. Butcher.
Esther Wilkins, Wife, 37, 1854 London.
John Snelling Wilkins, Son, 13, 1878 Crawley.
Elizabeth Wilkins, Daughter, 11, 1880 Crawley.
George Wilkins, Son, 10, 1881 Crawley.
William Wilkins, Son, 9, 1882 Crawley.
1901 census, Crawley.
John Wilkins, Head, 50, 1851 Worth. Butcher.
Esther Wilkins, Wife, 47, 1854 London.
John Snelling Wilkins, Son, 23, 1878 Crawley. Butcher.
Elizabeth Wilkins, Daughter, 21, 1880 Crawley. Mothers help.
William Wilkins, Son, 19, 1882 Crawley. Butcher.
1911 census, 25 High St. Crawley, West Sussex
John Wilkins, Head, 60, 1851 Worth. Butcher.
Esther Wilkins, Wife, 57, 1854 London.
John Snelling Wilkins, son, 33, 1878 Crawley. Butcher.
National Probate Calender (index of wills) 1861-1941
Wilkins John of 25 High St. Crawley Sussex died 28th May 1931 Probate Lewes 6 August to Esther Wilkins widow, John Snelling Wilkins, Butcher and John Penfold, corn dealer.
Effects £4452 4s 3d
National Probate Calender (index of wills) 1861-1941
Wilkins John Snelling of 25 High St. Crawley Sussex died 8th October 1940 at Haywards Heath Hospital Sussex. Probate Llandudno 24th January to Isabel Wilkins widow and John Penfold, corn merchant.
Effects £2471 14s 6d
Next along in the 1881 census of Crawley is Stephen Messer. The earlier records of the surname varies (eg. Measor, Masser etc). Kasir is sometimes spelt Kesiah or Keziah or Kezia).
1871 census, Crawley. Blue Cottages.
Kasir Messer, Head, Widow, 41, 1830, Lye(Leigh) Surrey.
Stephen Messer, Son, Unmarried, 26, 1845 Crawley. Bricklayer.
Charles Messer, Son, 22, 1849 Crawley. Bricklayer.
George Messer, Son, 16, 1855 Crawley. Scholar.
Edward Messer, Son, 10, 1861 Crawley. Scholar.
Alfred Messer, Son, 8, 1863 Crawley. Scholar.
1881 census, Crawley.
Stephen Messer, Head, 33, 1848 Crawley. Bricklayer.
Elizabeth Messer, Wife, 27, 1854 Worth.
Ernest H. Messer, Son, 2, 1879 Crawley.
Ethel Messer, Daughter, 0, 1881. Crawley. (Died in 1885).
Peter Tullett, Lodger, Single, 19, 1862 Worth.
1891 census, Slaugham, Sussex. Pease Pottage.
Stephen Messer, Head, 46, 1845 Crawley. Bricklayer.
Elizabeth Messer, Wife, 39, 1852 Worth.
Ernest H. Messer, Son, 18, 1873 Crawley. Bricklayers Lab.
Philip E. Messer, Son, 8, 1883 Crawley. Scholar.
Lilly M. Messer, Daughter, 4, 1887 Crawley.
Thomas Frank Messer, Son, 1, 1890 Slaugham.
William P. Clark, Lodger, 14, 1877 Southwick. Apprentice.
1901 census, Slaugham, Sussex. Pease Pottage.
Stephen Messer, Head, 56, 1845 Crawley, Bricklayer.
Elizabeth Messer, Wife, 47, 1854 Worth.
Philip Messer, Son, 18, 1883 Crawley. Gardener.
Nellie (Lilly May?) Messer, Daughter, 1887 Crawley.
Frank (Thomas Frank was known as Frank) Messer, Son, 11, 1890 Slaugham.
Blanch Messer, Daughter, 9, 1892 Slaugham.
Richard Stephen Messer. Son, 7, 1894 Slaugham.
Ernest H. Messer died, aged 19 in 1892. Thomas Frank Messer died of wounds on the 25th October 1916 aged 26 when with the British Expeditionary Force (Theatre of war, Western European). He was a Private in the Royal Sussex Regiment, 11th Battalion, army no. G/15848.
Stephen Messer died in 1917, Cuckfield aged 72.
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Next up is George Chantler.
1851 census, Worth, Sussex. Blackcorner.
Thomas Brooker, Head, 38, 1813 Worth. Agricultural Lab.
Elizabeth Brooker, Wife, 36, 1815 Worth.
Thomas Brooker, Son, 10, 1841 Worth. Scholar.
Eliza Brooker, Daughter, 6, 1845 Worth. Scholar.
George Brooker, Son, 3, 1848. Worth. Scholar.
George Chantler, 21, 1830 Charlwood. Shoemaker Journeyman.
1861 census, Crawley.
George Chantler, Head, 31, 1830 Charlwood. Shoemaker.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 28, 1833 Charlwood.
Leonard Chantler, Son, 7, 1854 Burstow. Scholar.
William Clarke, Lodger, 28, 1833 Clapham. Coachman.
1871 census, Crawley.
George Chantler, Head, 41, 1830 Charlwood. Brewer.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 38, 1833 Worth.
Leonard Chantler, Son, 17, 1854 Burstow.
1881 census, Crawley.
George Chantler, Head, 51, 1830 Charlwood. Draper.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 48, 1833 Worth.
Leonard Chantler, Son, Single, 27, 1854 Burstow. Drapers Assistant.
1891 census, Ifield.
Leonard Chantler, Head, 37, 1854 Burstow. Carpenter.
Elsie Flora Chantler, Wife, 32, 1859 Rye.
Alice A. Chantler, Daughter, 7, 1884 Ifield. Scholar.
Elsie L. Chantler, Daughter, 5, 1886 Ifield. Scholar.
Ida Chantler, Daughter, 3, 1888 Ifield.
(and next door)
George Chantler, Head, 61, 1830 Charlwood. Grocer & Draper.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 58, !833 Worth.
1901 census, Crawley.
George Chantler, Head, 71, 1830 Charlwood. General Draper.
Amelia Chantler, Wife, 68, 1833 Worth.
Alice A. Chantler, Grand daughter, 17, 1884 Ifield. Drapers Assistant.
Leonard Chantler and Elsie Flora Vine married in 1883.
National Probate Calender (index of wills) 1861-1941.
Chantler Leonard of Langley Lane, Crawley Sussex died 5th November 1934 Administration
London 13th August to Alice Amelia Chantler. Spinster.
Effects £11
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The next family along are the Randalls. (Photos below).
1871 census, New Street, Horsham, Sussex.
Stephen Randall, Head, 33, 1838 Shipley. Drayman.
Elizabeth Randall (nee Pelling) Wife, 32, 1839 Horsham.
Elizabeth Randall, Daughter, 8, 1863 Horsham. Scholar.
Joseph H. Randall, Son, 3, 1868 Horsham.
Thomas Burchfield, Lodger, 16, 1855 Capel, Surrey. Smith.
1881 census, High St, Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Randall, Head, 43, 1838 Shipley, Sussex. Beer Retailer.
Elizabeth Randall, Wife, 42, 1839 Horsham, Sussex.
Lizzie Randall, Daughter, 18, 1863 Horsham. Servant Domestic.
Joseph H. Randall, Son, 14, 1867 Horsham. Painter.
Alfred Randall, Son, 9, 1872 Horsham. Scholar.
George Randall, Son, 3, 1878 Horsham.
1891 census, High St, Crawley, West Sussex. ‘Beer House’.
Stephen Randall, Head, 53, 1838 Shipley. Beer Retailer.
Elizabeth Randall, Wife,52, 1839. West Grinstead.
Alfred Randall, Son,19, 1872 Horsham. Grocer.
George Randall, Son, 12, 1879 Horsham. Scholar.
1901 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex. ‘The Brewery’.
Stephen Randall, Head, 63, 1838 Shipley. Publican.
Elizabeth Randall, Wife, 62, 1839 Horsham.
George Randall, Son, 22, 1879 Horsham. Carpenter.
1911 census, 114 High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Joseph Henry Randall, Head, 43, 1868 Horsham. Postman.
Laura Jane Randall, Wife, 42, 1869 Ifield.
Charlie Randall, Son, 17, 1894 Ifield. Cycle maker.
Edith Mabel Randall, Daughter, 14, 1897 Ifield. Home duties.
Sidney Ralph Randall, Son, 11, 1900 Ifield. School.
Herbert Geoffrey Randall, 6, 1905 Ifield. School.
Gladys Violet Randall, Daughter, 2, 1909 Ifield.
Gladys Ruth Baker, Visitor, 15, 1896 Bognor. Home duties.
National Probate Calender (index of wills) 1861-1941
Stephen Randall of Broadbridge Heath, Sussex, retired beer-dealer died 9th December 1904 Probate Chichester 31st January to Edward Randall, builder and George Francis Stanford, brewers manager.
Effects £443 16s 11d
Elizabeth, Stephens wife, died at 'The Brewery' on the 12th October 1902. Stephen and Elizabeth married in 1861, St Mary the Virgin, Shipley. Joseph H. Randall married Laura Jane Wales on the 9th May 1891 Horsham. Joseph died aged 71 at 13 East Park, Crawley.
Parents of Laura Jane Wales were Allen Wales and Ann Wales (nee Hollingdale).
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Next along is Henry Holder. Henry was left a widow in 1860. He managed to raise 8 children in very poor circumstances.
1861 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Henry Holder, Head, Widow, 43, 1818 Crawley. Agricultural Labourer.
Elizabeth Holder, Daughter, 15, 1846 Crawley. Housekeeper.
William Holder, Son, 13, 1848 Crawley. Lab.
Mary Holder, Daughter, 1850 Crawley. Scholar.
John Holder, Son, 9, 1852 Crawley. Scholar.
Jane Holder, Daughter, 7, 1854 Crawley. Scholar.
Ann Holder, Daughter, 5, 1856 Crawley. Scholar.
George Holder, Son, 1858 Crawley.
Kate Holder, Daughter, 1, 1860 Crawley.
Thomas Holder, Lodger, Widow, 77, 1784 Crawley. Lab.
1871 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Henry Holder, Head, Widow, 52, 1819 Crawley. Lab.
George Holder, Son, 13, 1858 Crawley. Scholar.
Kate Holder, Daughter, 11, 1860 Crawley. Scholar.
1881 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Henry Holder, Head, Widow, 62, 1819 Crawley. Ag Lab.
Edward Pickard, Son in Law, Head, 38, 1843 Ifield. Sawyer.
Elizabeth Pickard, Wife, 35, 1846 Crawley.
Edward H. Pickard, Son, 11, 1870 Crawley. Scholar.
Elizabeth A. Pickard, Daughter, 9, 1872 Crawley. Scholar.
Emily A. Pickard, Daughter, 4, 1877 Crawley.
Edwin Pickard, Son, 1, 1880 Crawley.
Henry died in 1896 aged 78.
William Holder moved to Marylebone and got married. He became a successful livery stable keeper.
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Next along is Stephen Bowers, shoemaker and parish clerk of Crawley.
1841 census, Ifield, Sussex.
Anthony Hole, 30, 1811 Sussex. Ostler.
Jane Hole, 25, 1816 Sussex
Anthony Hole, 7, 1834 Sussex
Mary Hole, 1, 1840 Sussex.
Robert Bowers, 20, 1821 Sussex. Shoe Maker.
Stephen Bowers, 15, 1826 Sussex. Shoe Maker.
1851 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 28, 1823 Crawley. Shoemaker/ Journeyman.
Elizabeth Caroline Bowers (nee Woodman) Wife, 27, 1824 Upton Grey, Hampshire. Milliner.
Amos Bowers, Son, 2, 1849 Ifield.
John William Bowers, Son, 1 month, 1851 Ifield.
1861 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 38, 1823 Crawley. Shoemaker (Employing 2 men & 2 boys).
Elizabeth C. Bowers, Wife, 36, 1825 Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Amos Bowers, Son, 12, 1849 Ifield.
John W. Bowers, Son, 10, 1851 Ifield.
William J. Bowers, Son, 7, 1854 Ifield.
Caroline E. Bowers, Daughter, 5, 1856 Ifield.
Ernest Bowers., Son, 2 days, 1861 Ifield.
Elizabeth Lidbeter, Nurse, 59, 1802 Worth, Sussex.
1871 census, Crawley St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 48, 1823 Crawley. Shoemaker.
Elizabeth C. Bowers, Wife, 48, 1823 Upton Grey, Hampshire.
John W. Bowers, Son, 20, 1851 Ifield. Millwright.
William J. Bowers, Son, 17, 1854 Ifield. Grocer.
Ernest Bowers, Son, 9, 1862 Crawley. Scholar.
Horace Bowers, Son, 7, 1864 Crawley. Scholar.
Charles Bowers, Son, 5, 1866 Crawley. Scholar.
Clara Bowers, Daughter, 2, 1869 Crawley.
!881 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head Married M 58 1823, Crawley. Boot Maker & Parish Clerk Employing 3 Men
Elizabeth C. Bowers, Wife Married F 56 1825 Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Charles Bowers, Son Single M 15 1866 Crawley. Grocers Assistant.
Clara A. Bowers, Daughter Single F 12 1869 Crawley. Scholar
Nellie A. Bowers, Grand Daughter Single F 6 1875 Ifield. Scholar
Ernest J. Bowers, Grand Son Single M 2 1879 Ifield.
Thomas Herter, Lodger Single M 21 1860, Bramley, Surrey. Baker.
1891 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 68, 1823 Crawley. Boot Maker.
Elizabeth Bowers, Wife, 67, 1824, Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Horace Bowers, Son, 27, 1864 Crawley. Postman.
Charles Bowers, Son, 25, 1866 Crawley. Painter.
Ernest Drysdale, Grandson, 12, 1879 Colchester, Essex. Scholar.
1901 census, High St. Crawley, West Sussex.
Stephen Bowers, Head, 78, 1823 Crawley. Shoe Repairer.
Elizabeth. C. Bowers, Wife, 77, 1824, Upton Grey, Hampshire.
Edward Boniface, Boarder, 22, 1879, Gatwick, W. Chillington. Baker.
Horace Bowers, Lodger,(?) 38, 1863 Crawley. Rural Postman.
James Twcester (?), Lodger, 47, 1854 Bolton, Lancashire. Butcher.
Elizabeth Caroline Bowers (nee Woodman) died in 1914 aged 91.
Stephen Bowers died in 1902 aged 80.
There was a firm of Bootmakers in the High Street in 1874 called Hollman & Bowers Boot Makers & Leather Cutters.