William Marchant

  General Notes:

M.I. St Andrews, Steyning
In memory of Frances wife of William Marchant who died the 22nd of August 1806 aged 50 years. Also William Marchant late of Fulking who died 31st Dec 18 1 8 age d 67 years
Will dated 20.7.1818 proved 30.6.1819 Prob 11/1617/288-263 - see Marchant CD update
Mentioned in will of sister Jenny Marchant 1824

  Noted events in his life were:

• Baptism, 24 Apr 1751, Edburton, West Sussex England.

William married Frances Groome on 25 Oct 1781 in Steyning, Sussex England. (Frances Groome was born in 1756 and was buried on 22 Aug 1806 in Steyning, Sussex England.)

  Noted events in their marriage were:

• Certificate: (Chichester Lic Dated 13.10.1781).

  Marriage Notes:

William Marchant of Edburton (4 weeks) farmer bach age 21 and Frances Groo m o f S teyning (4 weeks) spin age 21.
Sureties said WM and William Groome of Steyning farmer
Lic dated 13.10.1781 SX R/132
WHO WAS WILLIAM GROOME - NOT FATHER???? MAYBE BROTHER