This family grouping relates to the 'East Mid- Sussex Browne's' based around Maresfield, Withyham and Rotherfield in Sussex. They are probably descended from John Browne of Maresfield .They were not one of my direct ancestors and may not even be related. However I suspect a link will be found to one of the other three main family groupings (Mid Sussex Browne's, the West Mid-Sussex Browne's or the East Mid- Sussex Browne's) and as their descendants form a part of the Mid Sussex & East Surrey Brown's the details are included here for completeness.
Key Dates:
- 1597: Robert Browne born
- 1621: Robert Browne married Bridget Hamlin
- 1622: First child born
- 1635: Last child born
- 1677: Robert Browne died
Robert Browne was possibly baptised on 1st January 1597 in Chailey, Sussex, the son of John Browne & Denise (Dinis) (but see concerns below).
Robert was mentioned in his brother John's will of 1620. Robert married Bridget Hamlen on 7th May 1621 in Ardingly, Sussex. Robert was possibly buried on 14th May 1677 in West Hoathly, Sussex.
Bridget Hamlen birth details are unknown. She was not born in Ardingly, but was probably born in Maresfield. The earliest reference to a Hamlen in Ardingly is to a Francis Hamlen in 1612 who came from and was married in Maresfield but later lived in Ardingly and had son there in 1614. Later names shown as Hamlin and Francis was churchwarden..
Robert & Bridget had six children.
- Bridget Browne was baptised on 19th May 1622 in Ardingly, Sussex.
- Robert Browne was baptised on 24th October 1624 in Ardingly, Sussex. He probably married Ann Packham in East Grinstead on 22nd April 1644. Robert & Ann had one known child (but probably others). Robert possibly secondly married Elizabeth Humphrey on 7th June 1666 in Horne, Surrey (Elizabeth previously married). Elizabeth was buried on 1st May 1682 in Horley, Surrey('wife of Robert'). He possibly thirdly married Joan. Joan was buried on 26th November 1689 in Burstow, Surrey (' wife of Robert'). He possibly fourthly married Jane Burnell on 29th December 1692 in Burstow, Surrey. Robert was probably buried on 12th April 1698 in Horley, Surrey.
- Nicholas Browne was baptised on 4th March 1649 in West Hoathly, Sussex. (Robert & Annis shown as from East Grinstead). He was probably buried on 30th September 1722 in Charlwood, Surrey. He married and had three children.
- Nicholas Browne was baptised on 2nd May 1687 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- John Browne was baptised on 14th April 1689 in Charlwood, Surrey. He married Sarah Peters on 14th October 1716 in Charlwood, Surrey.
John & Sarah had seven children.
- John Brown was baptised on 19th April 1717 in Charlwood, Surrey. He married Sarah. John was buried on 25th January 1779 in Charlwood, Surrey ('aged 63') and Sarah was buried there on 18th November 1782 ('widow aged 51'). John & Sarah had four children.
- John Brown was baptised on 1st October 1749 in Charlwood, Surrey. He married Sarah Tyler on 14th April 1777 in Charlwood, Surrey. John was buried on 9th April 1804 in Charlwood, Surrey ('aged 54') and Sarah was buried there on 13th October 1817 ('aged 73'). John & Sarah had five children.
- John Brown was baptised on 2nd June 1779 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Thomas Brown was baptised on 1st March 1781 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Sally Brown was baptised on 29th April 1782 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Mary Brown was baptised on 19th September 1783 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- William Brown was baptised on 6th August 1786 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Sara Brown was baptised on 30th April 1753 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Mary Brown was baptised on 8th October 1755 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Hannah Brown was baptised on 11th May 1761 in Charlwood, Surrey and she was buried there on 18th November 1770 (' daughter of John & Sarah aged 9').
- Sara Brown was baptised on 14th March 1719 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Mary Brown was baptised on 12th March 1721 in Charlwood, Surrey. She was buried there on 30th August 1724 ('daughter of John').
- George Brown was baptised on 12th October 1723 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Hannah Brown was baptised on 20th November 1725 in Charlwood, Surrey and she was buried there on 4th September 1734 ('daughter of John & Sarah').
- Nicholas Brown was baptised on 22nd March 1728 in Charlwood, Surrey. He was buried there on 12th January 1785 ('aged 56, a pauper').
- Ann Brown was baptised on 2nd April 1731 in Charlwood, Surrey.
- Mary Browne was buried on 7th June 1697 in Charlwood, Surrey (daughter of Nicholas').
- John Browne was baptised on 1st January 1627 in Ardingly, Sussex. He married firstly Mary had a childr (A). John married secondly Margaret and had four children (B-E). John
left a Will that was proved on 5th May 1674 and he was buried on 14th April 1674 in Horne, Surrey.
- Anne Browne was born on 24th October and was baptised on 18th November 1660 in Horne, Surrey. She was mentioned in her father's will of 1674.
- John Browne was probably baptised on 1st January 1665 in Lingfield, Surrey. He was mentioned in his father's will of 1674.
- Alice Browne was born on 17th June and was baptised on 24th June 1666 in Horne, Surrey. She was mentioned in her father's will of 1674.
- William Browne was born about 1668 possibly in Horne or Lingfield , Surrey. He was mentioned in his father's will of 1674.
- Robert Browne was born on 17th March and was baptised on 9th April 1671 in Horne, Surrey. He was mentioned in his father's will of 1674. He married Elizabeth Winchester on 24th June 1711 in Horne, Surrey. Elizabeth was baptised on 7th September 1684 in Horley, Surrey. Robert left a Will dated 10th August 1751 and was buried on 22nd July 1756 in Horne, Surrey ('aged 83') and Elizabeth (who was mentioned in Robert's will) was probably buried there on 28th September 1769. Robert & Elizabeth had two known children and lived at Frogitt Heath, Horne.
- Richard Brown was baptised on 1st April 1712 in Horne, Surrey. He was mentioned in his father's 'Will' of 1751. Richard married Anne. Richard was probably buried on 17th December 1788 in Horne, Surrey.
Richard & Ann had possibly three children.
- Richard Brown was baptised on 24th March 1738 in Horne, Surrey. Richard married Elizabeth Winchester on 8th December 1761 in Lingfield, Surrey (Richard shown as from Godstone and Banns issued in Godstone on 29th September). Richard was buried on 26th February 1817 in Lingfield, Surrey ('aged 78 from Godstone') and Elizabeth was probably buried there on 8th February 1798 ('from Godstone'). Richard & Elizabeth had ten children.
- William Brown was baptised on 31st March 1762 in Lingfield, Surrey.
- Richard Brown was baptised on 4th September 1763 in Lingfield, Surrey. He may have married Jane and had two children.
- William Brown was baptised on 11th August 1795 in Godstone, Surrey.
- Sarah Brown was baptised on 20th May 1798 in Godstone, Surrey.
- Anne Brown was baptised on 10th February 1765 in Lingfield, Surrey.
- James Brown was baptised on 4th January 1767 in Lingfield, Surrey. He possibly married Philis Quickenden on 17th December 1791 in Godstone, Surrey (Philis was from Horne). James and Philis had one known child.
- James Brown was baptised on 5th February 1792 in Horne, Surrey and he died on 29th February 1792 and was buried in Horne, Surrey ('aged 8 weeks') (Headstone with inscription exists in graveyard)
- Elizabeth Brown was baptised on 4th December 1768 in Lingfield, Surrey. She was probably buried there on 25th November 1773 ('from Godstone').
- John Brown was baptised on 25th November 1770 in Lingfield, Surrey. (Richard shown as from Godstone). He was probably buried there on 18th November 1773 ('from Godstone').
- Robert Brown was baptised on 26th July 1772 in Lingfield, Surrey. (Richard shown as from Godstone). He was probably buried there on 11th October 1772.
- Thomas Brown was baptised on 24th October 1773 in Lingfield, Surrey. (father Richard shown as from Godstone). He possibly married Amy Davis (Amey) on 9th February 1801 in Worth, Sussex. Thomas may have been buried on 7th February 1844 in Lingfield, Surrey ('aged 71 from Oxted'). Thomas & Amy had four children.
- Ann Brown was born on 11th March and was baptised on 7th April 1805 in Horne, Surrey.
- Henry Brown was born in about 1806.(derived, but no birth records found)
- James Brown was born on 15th September and was baptised on 15th October 1809 in Horne, Surrey
- Elizabeth Brown was baptised on 1st March 1812 in Horne, Surrey
- Sarah Brown was baptised on 2nd July 1775 in Lingfield, Surrey, (Richard shown as from Godstone). She was probably buried there on 4th April 1776 ('from Godstone').
- Abraham Brown was baptised on 9th April 1780 in Lingfield, Surrey. (Richard shown as from Godstone). He was buried there on 5th July 1780.
- Elizabeth Brown was baptised on 27th February 1741 in Godstone, Surrey.
- Robert Brown was born in about 1743, (derived, but no birth records found) possibly in Godstone, Surrey. He married Elizabeth and had a child.
- John Brown was baptised on 10th March 1765 in Lingfield, Surrey.
- Elizabeth Brown was baptised on 12th May 1717 in Horne, Surrey. She was mentioned in her father's 'Will' of 1751. She married a Mr Stanlee.
- Ann Browne was baptised on 12th April 1629 in Ardingly, Sussex.
- Richard Browne was baptised on 17th June 1632 in West Hoathly, Sussex.
- Thomas Browne was baptised on 1st March 1635 in West Hoathly, Sussex. (Note: may be an error on transcription as says Thomas crossed out). He possibly married Ann Redgeway on 5th December 1667 in Horsted Keynes, Sussex. Thomas was possibly buried on 17th May 1687 in West Hoathly, Sussex. Thomas & Ann had four children.
- Elizabeth Browne was baptised on 11th November 1668 in West Hoathly, Sussex.
- John Browne was baptised on 8th September 1670 in West Hoathly, Sussex.
- Thomas Browne was baptised on 18th September 1673 in West Hoathly, Sussex.
- Sarah Browne was baptised on 8th November 1676 in West Hoathly, Sussex.