Peter Brown Family History

William Faulconer (c1520) & Anne

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General History

William Faulconer & Anne were one of my 14th generation ancestors.

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William Faulconer lived in Balcombe, Sussex and was presumably buried there in 1558.

He married Anne who was mentioned in her husband’s ‘Will’ by which he directed that she should continue to occupy the house and lands known as Heggeland, providing she remained a widow.  Anne was buried on 11th April 1560 in Balcombe.

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William had three known children:

Edward Henry Julian
  1. Edward Faulconer was born in about 1546 and he was executor to his father. Details of Edward Faulconer are shown separately as he is a direct ancestor.
  2. Henry Faulconer was baptised on 19th August 1548 in Balcombe. He was mentioned in his fathers ‘Will’ as being under 21 and inherited lands at Worth. He was buried in West Hoathly church according to his sons ‘Will’. Henry had three children:
    1. Henry Falconer was executor to his brother ‘Will’ of 1611.
    2. John Faulconer was a Yeoman of West Hoathly. He was buried there on 2nd June 1610. His will was dated 31st May 1610 and proved 10th October 1611 (PCC 78 Wood)
    3. Richard Falconer of Ripe “cousin german” to Thomas Faulconer of East Grinstead. Under 21 and called “senior” in brothers ‘Will’. Administrator on 9th March 1646 to Henry Faulconer and on 10th June 1646 (PCC) to Anne Browne.
  3. Julian Faulconer was born about 1550 and he was mentioned in fathers will as then unmarried.

 

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In addition to legacies to his family in his ‘Will’ he also left 10 shillings and 6 pence to the poor of Balcombe and Cuckfield

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  1. There were numerous differant spellings of "Faulconer" in the parish registers eg (Fawlkner,Faucknore,Faulkner, Faukner,Fawkner, Faucknoure, Fackner )
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Wills

  1. Will dated 7th August 1558 and proved 26th September 1558 (LEWES A4.60). Overseers were Ninian Warde and John Mychell
    Additional notes for wills of Henry’s children: Richard Infield of West Hoathly in his ‘Will’ dated 1612 refers to £200, the portion of Richard Falconer left him by his father, Henry Faulconer. John Faulconer refers to suit between his cousins John Newman and Richard Infield as to his fathers estate
Sources Click to return to 'Top of Page'
  1. Ancestors of Mandy Willard: see Links
  2. Sussex Genealogies  (Ardingly Centre) - John Comber 1932