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CRISFORD
Thomas b. 1576

Crisford/Chrsiford Family

        1.  William Crisford1 was born 1480, and died 1520 in Sussex, England.

       

Children of Crisford are:

+      2                 i.    Allen2 Crisford, born 1500 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died November 02, 1564 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

+      3                ii.    Richard Crisford, born 1502.

 

 

Historical note - The Crisford Family
A report by the Rape of Hastings Architectural Survey based on research conducted by C H C

Whittick found that Gate House Farm dates from at least 1441. From that date, or before, until 1689

the property was owned by the Crisford Family. Probably the most important member of the family

was William Crisford who inherited two properties, Harry-a-Gate (Gate) and Stockland on the

death of his mother in 1499. By his death in 1520, he had amassed quite a property empire,

comprising five houses and 210 acres in Ewhurst; two houses and lands in Stone (Kent) and land

in Burwash, Iden and Pett. William’s three sons appear to have been occupying at least some of

these properties at the time of his death, with his son Alan residing at Gate Farm.
William left money for a chapel to be formed in Ewhurst Church, where his commemorative brass

can still be seen. By 1511, Alan and his wife were occupying a farm of 73.5 acres. Alan held the

farm until his own death in 1565. Either Alan or William must have constructed the medieval

crosswing. The Farm then passed down Crisford generations with additions and renovations

being completed along the way. These included the (re)building of the detached kitchen (between

1575 and 1620). The last record of the Crisford involvement with the property was in the late 17th,

or possibly very early 18th, century.
…above notation and photos of  Gate House Farm are, with many thanks, from www.exceptionalhomes.uk

 

 

  Chrisford brass plaque in Ewhurst Parish Church dated 1524

(Photo with thanks from Simon Orchard - September 2008)

 

Most of the Ewhurst Parish entries record Chrisford

 

Generation No. 2

 

        2.  Allen2 Crisford (Crisford1) was born 1500 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England, and died November 02, 1564 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

He married Anne wife of Allen Crisford.  She died August 26, 1563 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

 

 Ewhurst, Sussex

 

Children of Allen Crisford and Anne Crisford are:

+      4                 i.    Henry3 Crisford, born 1540 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        5                ii.    Ann Crisford, born 1540 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        6               iii.    Elizabeth Crisford, born 1542 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        7               iv.    Alice Crisford, born 1544 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

                                 She married Nicholas Gervis 02 December 1565 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Nicholas Gervis and Alice Crisford:

Marriage: 02 December 1565, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        8                v.    Allen Crisford, born 1546 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        9               vi.    William Crisford, born 1550 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

 

        3.  Richard2 Crisford (Crisford1) was born 1502.

       

Child of Richard Crisford is:

        10               i.    Allen3 Crisford.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

        5.  Henry3 Crisford (Allen2, Crisford1) was born 1540 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England, and died

in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

He married Agnes wife of Henry Crisford.  She died 1615 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

       

Children of Henry Crisford and Agnes Crisford are:

+      11               i.    William4 Crisford, born May 05, 1573 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died March 04, 1662/63 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        12              ii.    Thomas Crisford, born 1576 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        13             iii.    Bennet Crisford, born 1578 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

 

 

 

Generation No. 4

 

        11.  William4 Crisford (Henry3, Allen2, Crisford1) was born May 05, 1573 in Ewhurst, Sussex,

England, and died March 04, 1662/63 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

       

Children of William Crisford are:

+      14               i.    John5 Crisford, born April 07, 1620 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died January 29, 1684/85 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        15              ii.    George Crisford, born 1615 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died 1615 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

                                

 

Generation No. 5

 

       15.  John5 Crisford (William4, Henry3, Allen2, Crisford1) was born April 07, 1620 in Ewhurst,

Sussex, England, and died January 29, 1684/85 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

       

More About John Crisford:

Baptism: 07 April 1622, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Burial: 29 January 1685, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

       

Children of John Crisford are:

        17               i.    William6 Crisford, born 1641 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About William Crisford:

Baptism: 20 March 1641, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

+      18              ii.    Richard Crisford, born 09 June 1642 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died March 1706 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

 

Generation No. 6

 

  18.  Richard6 Crisford (John5, William4, Henry3, Allen2, Crisford1) was born June 09, 1642 in

Ewhurst, Sussex, England, and died March 1706 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

He married (1) Anne Barnes January 07, 1666/67 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

She was born 1652 in Sussex, England, and died November 17, 1680 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

He married (2) Anne wife of Richard Crisford 1685 in England. She was born 1665 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

 

Notes for Richard Crisford:

East Sussex Records Office:

PARISH OF EWHURST

Church of England, Ewhurst Parish, East Sussex

Overseers of the Poor: apprenticeship - ref. PAR324/33

Apprenticeship indentures

FILE - Apprenticeship indenture - ref.  PAR324/33/1/36  - date: 13 Jul 1678

Sarah Asten to Richard Chrisford of Ewhurst; housewifery; W:

More About Richard Crisford:

Occupation: Yeoman & Husbandman

Burial: 1 April 1706, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Notes for Anne wife of Richard Crisford:

Parish entry for burial records "A poor Widow"

More About Anne wife of Richard Crisford:

Burial: 14 August 1724, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

 

 

Children of Richard Crisford and Anne Barnes are:

        19               i.    Sarah7 Crisford, born 1669 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Sarah Crisford:

Baptism: 14 November 1669, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        20              ii.    John Crisford, born 06 September 1671 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died 21 November

                                 1678 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About John Crisford:

Baptism: 17 September 1671, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        21             iii.    Mary Crisford, born 24 August 1673 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died December 1677

                                 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Mary Crisford:

Baptism: 24 August 1673, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Burial: 30 December 1677, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        22             iv.    Anne Crisford, born 1675 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Anne Crisford:

Baptism: 21 February 1675, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        23              v.    Richard Crisford, born 1677 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died May 1701 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Richard Crisford:

Baptism: 09 September 1677, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Burial: 06 May 1701, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        24             vi.    Elizabeth Crisford, born 1679 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Elizabeth Crisford:

Baptism: 17 December 1679, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

       

Children of Richard Crisford and Anne Crisford are:

        25               i.    John7 Crisford, born September 1685 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died September

                                 1685 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About John Crisford:

Burial: 25 September 1685, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

+      26              ii.    John Crisford, born 1688 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        27             iii.    Elizabeth Crisford, born 1689 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Elizabeth Crisford:

Baptism: 23 June 1689, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        28             iv.    Sarah Crisford, born 28 December 1690 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died March 1691

                                 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Sarah Crisford:

Baptism: 28 December 1690, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Burial: 03 March 1691, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

+      29              v.    Bridget Crisford, born 1692 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        30             vi.    Stephen Crisford, born 04 March 1694 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died June 1742 in

                                 Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

                                 He married Sarah Collgat 26 March 1719 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Stephen Crisford:

Burial: 16 June 1742, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

More About Stephen Crisford and Sarah Collgat:

Marriage: 26 March 1719, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        31            vii.    Thomas Crisford, born 1695 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Thomas Crisford:

Baptism: 23 January 1695, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        32           viii.    Sarah Crisford, born 24 November 1699 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Sarah Crisford:

Baptism: 01 December 1699, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

+      33              ix.    Alice Crisford, born 1701 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

        34               x.    Richard Crisford, born 23 February 1703 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Richard Crisford:

Baptism: 07 March 1703, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        35              xi.    Susannah Crisford, born 20 April 1705 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Susannah Crisford:

Baptism: 25 April 1705, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

 

 

Generation No. 7

 

26.  John7 Crisford (Richard6, John5, William4, Henry3, Allen2, Crisford1) was born 1688 in

Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

He married Ruth wife of John Crisford. 

More About John Crisford:

Baptism: 06 May 1688, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

       

Children of John Crisford and Ruth Crisford are:

        36               i.    Ruth8 Crisford, born 18 August 1706 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

                                 She married William Goodsal 06 June 1743 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Ruth Crisford:

Baptism: 21 August 1706, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

More About William Goodsal and Ruth Crisford:

Marriage: 06 June 1743, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        37              ii.    Mary Crisford, born 1708 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Mary Crisford:

Baptism: 27 September 1708, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        38             iii.    John Crisford, born in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About John Crisford:

Baptism: 25 November 1716, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

 

       29.  Bridget7 Crisford (Richard6, John5, William4, Henry3, Allen2, Crisford1) was born 1692 in

Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

She married John Thomas 12 April 1716 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.  He was born 1691 in

England.

 

More About Bridget Crisford:

Baptism: 03 January 1692, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

More About John Thomas and Bridget Crisford:

Marriage: 12 April 1716, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

       

Child of Bridget Crisford and John Thomas is:

        39               i.    John8 Thomas, born 1716 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About John Thomas:

Baptism: 27 January 1716, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

 

        33.  Alice7 Crisford (Richard6, John5, William4, Henry3, Allen2, Crisford1) was born February

20, 1700/01 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England, and died 1743 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

She married (1) James Milham March 25, 1722 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.  He was born 1700 in

Ewhurst, Sussex, England, and died June 30, 1736 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

She married (2) John King May 07, 1743 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.  He was born 1700 in

Ewhurst, Sussex, England, and died in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

       

More About Alice Crisford:

Baptism: 26 February 1701, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

More About James Milham and Alice Crisford:

Marriage: 25 March 1722, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

More About John King and Alice Crisford:

Marriage: 07 May 1743, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

 

Children of Alice Crisford and James Milham are:

        40               i.    James8 Milham, born 1723 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died March 1802 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

                                 He married Mary wife of James Milham.

More About James Milham:

Baptism: 24 March 1723, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Burial: 03 April 1803, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        41              ii.    Anne Milham, born 1724 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Anne Milham:

Baptism: 18 October 1724, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

        42             iii.    John Milham, born 1726 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England. 

                                 He married Hannah Baker 27 October 1748 in Northiam, Sussex, England; born 1726 in England.

More About John Milham:

Baptism: 22 February 1726, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

More About John Milham and Hannah Baker:

Marriage: 27 October 1748, Northiam, Sussex, England

        43             iv.    Thomas Milham, born 1728 in Ewhurst, Sussex, England; died September 1728 in

                                 Ewhurst, Sussex, England.

More About Thomas Milham:

Baptism: 23 June 1728, Ewhurst, Sussex, England

Burial: 17 September 1728, Ewhurst, Sussex