Mary (Balcomb) Hawkins (1764 - abt. 1838)

Born 1764 in Brightling, Sussex, England [uncertain]

Wife of Thomas Hawkins — married 25 Dec 1781 in Ticehurst, Sussex, England

Descendants

Died about 30 Sep 1838 at about age 74 in Brightling, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Thomas Hawkins married Mary Balcomb by banns in Ticehurst, Sussex on 4, 11 & 18 November 1781.^[1][2]

Mary Hawkins died in the Battle district during 1838, aged 74.^[3]

Research Notes

With a 1781 marriage, it is likely that Mary was born before 1764 (so she would have been at least 17 years old at the time of marriage). The marriage of John Balcomb & Ann Tickner was in Ticehurst during 1765 so they are unlikely to be the parents.

The second marriage of husband Thomas Hawkins (abt.1756-1824) as a widower in 1801 conflicts the death of Mary in 1838.

Possible baptisms around 1760 - 1764 are:

• Mary Balcomb baptised in Burwash, Sussex on 24 Feb 1764 to Richard Balcomb (of Heathfield) & Elizabeth Fuller.^[4][5]
• Mary Bolcoms, baptised in Ticehurst, Sussex on 25 April 1764 to Richard Bolcoms & Mary Eldridge^[6][7][8]
• Mary Bahlcomb, baptised in Herstmonceux, Sussex on 29 May 1763 to John Balcomb & Sarah.^[9]

Having her oldest son named Richard would support the first two baptisms, the Ticehurst baptism would seem more likely as that was the location of the marriage and husband Thomas was not from Ticehurst.

Sources

1. ↑ "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG85-SDF : 7 December 2017), Thomas Hawkins and Mary Balcomb, 1781.
2. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N29V-22B : accessed 26 February 2016), Thomas Hawkins and Mary Balcomb, 25 Dec 1781; citing Ticehurst,Sussex,England, reference ; FHL microfilm 892,355.
3. ↑ UK Death Registration for Mary Hawkins, BATTLE UNION Volume 07 Page 154, September quarter of 1838, Age: 74
4. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3TH-84L : 19 September 2020), Mary Balcomb, 1764.
5. ↑ Sussex Family History Group, Extract from the Sussex Marriage Index: Place: Burwash, East Sussex, Date: 22 Mar 1761: Subject: Richard BALCOMB, Heathfield Spouse: Elizabeth FULLER
6. ↑ Sussex Family History Group Data Archive, Entry from Ticehurst St Mary 1727 - 1775: First names Mary; Surname BOLCOMS; Sex d; Baptism Date 25-Apr 1764; Father first names Richard; Father surname BOLCOMS; Mother first names Mary; Mother surname BOLCOMS; Notes Privately at Vicarage. Received into Church 9th May; Parish Ticehurst
7. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3XT-8MQ : 19 September 2020), Mary Bolcomb, 1764.
8. ↑ Sussex Family History Group, Extract from the Sussex Marriage Index: Place: Ticehurst, East Sussex, Date: 22 Jun 1760: Subject: Richard BOLCOM Spouse: Mary ELDRIDGE, botp (B) Extra Information: Witness wit: SKINNER Sarah; TOMPSETT Jn
9. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NDZD-62Y : 19 March 2020), Mary Bahlcomb, 1763.

• UK death registration: Battle 7 154, September quarter 1838 (Battle Registration District covers Brightling)

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Clive Hawkins for creating WikiTree profile Balcomb-24 through the import of Clive-Sally Hawkins Family Tree.ged on Feb 9, 2013.

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