Thomas Brett (1788-1826)
From Historical Hastings
The Blacksmith Thomas Brett (some spellings show Britt - possibly due to the fact that it would appear that he could not read or write (based upon placing his 'mark' upon official documents) was found dead in a fishing boat during 1826 by his son, Thomas, the cause of death being arsenic poisoning (although no evidence of him having purchased the poison was found by an in quest)[1] - he having recently purchased a part share in the vessel[2].
Children
| Children of: Thomas Brett and Sarah Ranger (1792-1870) ¢ | |||
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Thomas Brandon Brett (1816-1906) | 30 May 1816 | 4 April 1906 | [[Celia Barden (1821-1900)]] |
| Maria/Matilda Britt (1817-1818)
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| Henry Brett (1820-1897)
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| Sarah Ann Brett (1822-1903)
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| William Brett (1825-1866)
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| Martha Britt (1827-)
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References & Notes
- "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910." Database. FamilySearch. : 22 January 2020. The Keep, East Sussex Record Office; St. Clements Parish Registers Thanks to Helena Wojtczak FRHistS
- ↑ Hastings & St Leonards Observer 14 October 1893 pg. 6
- ↑ British Newspaper Archive Sussex Advertiser 4 December 1826 Pg. 0003
