William Hersey was born in Southwick, Sussex in 1854. His parents were William, born around 1821, and Mary nee Mitchell.[1]
Census 1861
In 1861, William was living on Southwick Green, with his parents and three siblings.[2]
Marriage 1875
William married Sarah Baldey Pinyoun in St Peter’s Church, Brighton, on October 31st 1875. The groom was a 21 year old Mariner, the bride was 7 years his senior at age 28.[3][4]
Sources
↑ UK General Register Office Births Index – (https://www.gro.gov.uk/gro/content: accessed 14/4/2021), database entry for Hersey, William (Mother’s Maiden Name: Mitchell) Steyning District Sep Qtr 1854 Vol 2B Page 221
↑ 1861 UK Census, held at UK National Archives, Bessant Drive, Kew, Richmond TW9 4DU, Viewed on FindMyPast on 14/4/2021 TNA Ref: RG9603/121
↑ UK General Register Office Marriages Index: accessed date on FreeBMD.co.uk, database entry for Hersey, William Brighton District Dec Qtr 1875 Vol 2B Page 429
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