Branches of the CHATFIELD Family
First Generation
*Thomas Chatfield was born in ?, Sussex, ENG 1450. Thomas died aft 1479.
There is a possibility that the Chatfield line has some relation to royalty as there is Coat of Arms listed in a visitation series for them.
Thomas Chatfield had the following child:
i. John Chatfield was born 1475.
Second Generation
*John Chatfield was born in ?, Sussex, ENG 1475. John died aft 1504.
John Chatfield had the following children:
i. John Chatfield
ii. Robert Chatfield
*iii. Richard Chatfield was born 1500.
Third Generation
*Richard Chatfield was born in
?, Sussex, ENG 1500. Richard died abt Jul 25, 1586 in Chichester,
Sussex, ENG, at approximately 86 years of age. His body was
interred Jul 26, 1586 in Chichester, Sussex, ENG.
He married Elizabeth Brane abt 1530 in ?,
Sussex, ENG. Elizabeth was born abt 1511 in Hove, Sussex, ENG.
Richard Chatfield and Elizabeth Brane had the following children:
i. Nicholas Chatfield was born
in Ditchling, Sussex, ENG abt 1531. He was probably the eldest
male in this family as he owned the estate in Mid-Sussex with
descendants at Ditchling.
*ii. Francis Chatfield was born Feb 8, 1532.
iii. George Chatfield was born in ?, Sussex, ENG
1535. His body was interred Feb 5, 1599/1600 in ?, Sussex, ENG.
He married Agnes Unknown aft 1565. George
married twice.
iv. Thomas Chatfield was born in of Chichester,
Sussex, ENG abt 1536. Thomas died bef 1603 in ?, Sussex, ENG. He
married Ann Underhill 1575 in ENGLAND.
v. Elizabeth Chatfield was born in of
Chichester, Sussex, ENG abt 1538. She married Edward Munk
in ENGLAND.
vi. Joan Chatfield was born in of Chichester,
Sussex, ENG abt 1541. She married Thomas Esli in
ENGLAND.
vii. Richard Chatfield was born in ?, Sussex,
ENG abt 1550. Richard died abt Nov 13, 1609 in ?, Sussex, ENG, at
approximately 59 years of age. His body was interred Nov 14, 1609
in Chichester, Sussex, ENG. He married Elizabeth Unknown Sep
15, 1595 in ENGLAND.
Fourth Generation
*Francis Chatfield was born in
Oving, Sussex, ENG Feb 8, 1532. Francis died May 4, 1594 in
Romboldswyke, Sussex Co., ENG, at 62 years of age. His body was
interred abt May 5, 1594 in Romboldswyke, Sussex Co., ENG.
He married Anne Peckham abt 1560 in ?, Sussex,
ENG. Anne was born abt 1536 in ?, Sussex, ENG. Anne was the
daughter of John Peckham. Anne died Mar 2, 1602
in Chichester, Sussex, ENG, at 65 years of age.
When Francis Chatfield, Gentleman died, an inquisition court
record finds that he owes rent on three properties, one called
Chatfeeldes in Westmenston, Co. Sussex, England held by John
Michelburne, Gent.; the second in Hamgate, Westmeston held by
Edward Novell, Lord Aburgaveni and the third Mudberyes held by
Lord Barteley. His wife Elizabeth and son Richard of 31 plus
years are both mentioned in these proceedings.
Francis Chatfield and Anne Peckham had the following children:
i. Richard Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1562. Richard died in ?, Sussex, ENG. He married Anne
Cooper Jan 3, 1593 in ?, Sussex, ENG.
ii. Francis Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1564. Francis died abt May 21, 1627 in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG, at approximately 62 years of age. His body was
interred May 22, 1627 in Rumboldswyke, Sussex, ENG. He married Mary
Cowley Oct 7, 1595 in ?, Sussex, ENG.
*iii. George Chatfield was born 1566.
iv. Thomas Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1568. Thomas died 1637 in ?, Sussex, ENG, at 69 years
of age. He married twice. One of them was Dutch.
v. Joane Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1571.
vi. Robert Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1574. Robert died 1629 in ?, Sussex, ENG, at 55 years
of age. He married Margery Haslegrove 1596 in ?,
Sussex, ENG.
vii. William Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1576. He married Sarah Unknown abt
1602.
viii. Edward Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1578. Edward died 1626 in ?, Sussex, ENG, at 48 years
of age. He married Jane Smmitt.
ix. James Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1580. He married Joane Simnett.
x. Drew Chatfield was born in Rumboldswyke,
Sussex, ENG 1583.
Fifth Generation
*George Chatfield was born in
Rumboldswyke, Sussex, ENG 1566. George died Nov 1619 in S.
Mundham, Pagham, Sussex, ENG, at 53 years of age.
He married Margaret Unknown 1588 in N. Mundham,
Pagham, Sussex, ENG. Margaret was born abt 1566 in ENGLAND.
Margaret died Mar 17, 1638 in Pagham, Sussex, ENG, at 71 years of
age.
George Chatfield and Margaret Unknown had
the following children:
*i. Henry Chatfield was born Jul 15, 1588.
ii. Richard Chatfield was born in Pagham,
Sussex, ENG 1590. Richard died bef 1681 in ?, Sussex, ENG. He
married Jane Bassett Feb 23, 1613/1614 in All
Saints, Chichester, Sussex, ENG.
iii. Unknown Chatfield was born in Pagham,
Sussex, ENG 1601. Unknown died Oct 16, 1602 in Oving, Sussex,
ENG, at 1 year of age.
iv. Jane Chatfield was born in Pagham, Sussex,
ENG Jan 6, 1602. She was christened Jan 6, 1603 in Oving, Sussex,
ENG.
Sixth Generation
*Henry Chatfield was born in S. Mundham, Pagham, Sussex, ENG Jul 15, 1588. Henry died Feb 1, 1636/1637 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG, at 48 years of age. His body was interred Feb 1, 1636/1637 in N. Mundham, Pagham, Sussex, ENG.
He married twice. He married Unknown Unknown. She died est 1613. He married Jane Wykeham 1614 in Mundham, Sussex, ENG. Jane was born abt 1588 in S. Mundham, Pagham, Sussex, ENG. Jane died abt Mar 16, 1638/1639 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG, at approximately 50 years of age. Jane's will was probated Mar 22, 1638 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG. She made a will Mar 15, 1638/1639 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG. Also spelled Wickham.
He made a will Jan 26, 1636/1637 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG.
Henry's will was probated Mar 3, 1636/1637 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG.
The will of Henry Chatfield (of North Mundham) 28 January 1636 [1636/1637].
To be buried in the churchyard. To the High Church of Chichester 6d. To Habell Ingram my son-in-law 12d. To my son John Chatfield 12d. To my son Edward Fowle 12d. To my son Francis Chatfield 100 pounds, providing that he surrender his estate in those copyhold lands that he is estated in unto his brother Thomas Chatfield which if he refuse to do, I give him 12d., for his portion.
To my son Norrisses children, George, Annis, and Joesph, 15 pounds to be equally divided among them at the age of twenty-one. If my son Francis die before the age of twenty-one years, reversion of his protion to my sons Thomas Chatfield and George Chatfield, equally divided. If my son Thomas die, then my lands shall go to Francis Chatfield, and if Franics died, then to George.
To my younger son, George Chatfield 10 pounds at the age of twenty-one, and if he do not live so long, reversion to my sons Francis Chatfield and Thomas Chatfield equally divided. To my wife Jane the use of my lands for life, and my best bed furnished.
Executor: Edward Fowle, Voerseers: Thomas
Peirse and John Smith, to each of whm I give 3s 4d.
{Signed} The mark of Henry Chatfield,
Wittnesses: Thomas Whighd, and John Buckner.
Proved 3 March 1636 [1636/37] by Jane Chatfield,
Edward Fowle, the executor named in the will, first renouncing.
[Consistory of Chichester, vol. 19 fo. 54)
Henry Chatfield and Unknown Unknown had the
following children:
i. Elizabeth Chatfield. She married Edward
Fowle May 14, 1633. She and sister Miriam married on the
same day, probably in a joint ceremony.
ii. Margaret Chatfield was born in ?, Sussex,
ENG abt 1610. Margaret died aft 1635. She married George
Norris 1629. George died aft 1633.
iii. John Chatfield was born in S. Mundham,
Sussex, ENG abt 1612. John died bef 1702.
iv. Henry Chatfield was born in S. Mundham,
Sussex, ENG abt 1614. Henry died 1614 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG,
at less than one year of age.
Henry Chatfield and Jane Wykeham had the following children:
v. Miriam Chatfield was born in N. Mundham,
Sussex. ENG abt 1615. Miriam died aft 1639. She married Abell
Ingram May 14, 1633 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG. Abell was born
abt 1614 in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG. Abell was the son of Unknown
Ingram. Abell died aft 1658. Miriam's line apparently is known
back multiple generations in England.
vi. Francis Chatfield was born in N. Mundham,
Sussex, ENG Feb 24, 1616/1617. Francis died abt 1647 in Guilford
Twp., New Haven, CT, USA. His body was interred 1647 in
Chichester, Sussex, ENG. He was christened Feb 24, 1617 in N.
Mundham, Sussex, ENG. Francis emigrated to Guilford, CT with the
Kent and Sussex Co. followers of Rev. Henry Whitfield. He and his
brothers were among the few listed as "Mr. and
Gentleman" in Guilford's founding history.
When Guilford and New Haven voted to join their plantations,
Francis opposed it. He was brought to court before the
magistrates and deputies on Aug. 14, 1645 because of this. He
died unmarried two years later and his estate went to brothers,
Thomas and George Chatfield. He apparently was buried in a
Cathedral back in England after his death.
vii. Sarah Chatfield was born in N. Mundham,
Sussex, ENG abt 1619. Sarah died bef Apr 3, 1629 at approximately
9 years of age. Her body was interred Apr 3, 1629 in N. Mundham,
Sussex, ENG.
*viii. Thomas Chatfield was born in N. Mundham,
Sussex, ENG Feb 16, 1621. Thomas died 1687 in East Hampton, Long
Island, NY, at 66 years of age. He married Anne Higginson
1648 in Guilford Twp., New Haven, CT, USA.
ix. George Chatfield was born in N. Mundham,
Sussex, ENG Mar 20, 1624. George died Jun 9, 1671 in
Killingworth, Middlesex, CT, at 47 years of age. He married
twice. He married Sarah Bishop abt 1655. He married Isabel
Nettleton Mar 29, 1659 in Guilford Twp., New Haven, CT,
USA. Isabel died aft 1671.
Seventh Generation
Thomas Chatfield was born in N. Mundham, Sussex, ENG Feb 16, 1621. Thomas died 1687 in East Hampton, Long Island, NY, at 66 years of age. He married Anne Higginson born 1623, daughter of Rev. Frances Higginson and Anne {---} Higginson, 1648 in Guilford Twp., New Haven, CT, USA.
Eighth Generation
ANNA CHATFIELD married 1670, JOSIAH STANSBOROUGH.
Ninth Generation
ANNA STANSBOROUGH born July 1, 1679, married December 15, 1697, NATHANIEL HALSEY, born June 1, 1675, Southampton, Suffolk Couty, New York, (son of THOMAS HALSEY, JR. and MARY BARRETT) died 1746, Southampton, NY. ANNA died Southampton, NY.
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