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     George Ormsby was born at Belvoir, Sligo, Ireland. He was the son of Gilbert.
     George Ormsby married Mary or Jane Wynne (Ormsby?), daughter of Lewis Wynne and Rebecca Bingham. They had issue - see the Irish genealogist, etc.
     George Ormsby made a will dated 3 February 1744.
     George died before 8 March 1749 at Ireland.
     His will was proved on 8 March 1749 at the Prerogative Court of Armagh, Ireland. George Ormsby, Tobervaddy, co. Roscommon, esq.

     
     Helen Ormsby married Elias Robison Handcock, son of William Handcock and Catherine Robison, on 27 September 1833 at Braddon, Isle of Man, UK.
     Helen died in 1849?.

     Owen Ormsby was the son of William Ormsby and Hannah Wynne.
     Owen died in 1804.

     William Ormsby was born in 1718. He may be the William of Castledargan, co. Sligo, esq whose will was proved in 1784.
     William Ormsby married Hannah Wynne, daughter of Captain Owen Wynne and Catherine ffolliott, in 1743.      
William Ormsby was the Member of Parliament for Willowbrook, Sligo, Ireland.
     William died in 1781.

     
     Gladys Hilda Orr married Colin Hubert Middleton, son of Hubert Alexander Middleton and Mary Borland, in 1929 at Victoria.

     Sir Archibald Dunbar 7th Bart of Northfield married Sophia Orred as his second wife, in 1840.

     Ann Osborn was born circa 1744 at Bardwell, Suffolk.
     Ann Osborn married Francis Cocksedge on 20 October 1768 at Bardwell, Suffolk.

     
     Ben was mentioned in the 1791 will of his brother Thomas. Benjamin Osborn was the son of Robert Osborn. Benjamin was a stone mason.

     Elizabeth Osborn was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Sarah Grover?
     In Robert Osborn's will dated 10 September 1785 at Croydon, Surrey,, Elizabeth Osborn was named as heir; I Robert Osborn of Croydon in the County of Surrey, corn chandler, do make and publish my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say first I give and devise all that my Freehold Messuage or [Tenement] wherein I now dwell situate in the Town of Croydon aforesaid with the Mill House and the [Quills] and Improvements and Fixtures therein Stables and one [equis] [---] or half part of the Garden and also the use of the Yard and Washhouse behind my said Dwelling house in common with and in the same manner as the same are now used by myself and the Tenant of my next adjoining House unto my Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns for ever he and they paying thereout unto my Daughter Mary Ann Osborn the sum of fifty pounds of lawfull [money] of Great Britain within twelve months next after my decease and I do hereby charge and make [---] my said Messuage or Tenement and [Premises] [where] devised to my said Son with the [---] [thereof] accordingly Also all that my Freehold Messuage or Tenement and [apportionates] in the Tenure or Occupation of Mrs Martha Barton and the other equal [moiety] of my said Garden and also the joint use of the said Yard and washhouse in [counion] with my said Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns I do hereby give and devise unto my Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her Heirs and assigns for ever and my will and Mourning is and I do hereby direct that my said Garden [---] be divided in a straight line from East to West and that my said Son Robert Osborn his Heirs and Assigns [shall inherit the North part thereof and my said Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her heirs and Assigns] the South part thereof and that the [charge] and Expense of dividing and keeping the same divided and also of repairing [amending] supporting upholding and keeping in repair the said Washhouse and Yard and the Pump and the Gates and Fences belonging thereto shall be paid and born equally between them my said Son and Daughter Elizabeth and their respective heirs and assigns also all that Freehold Close or piece or parcel of Land commonly called or known by the name of [---] close with its appurtenances lying and being at an certain place called [Bersham] within the Parish of Croydon aforesaid I [---] give and devise unto my Daughter Sarah Osborn her heirs and assigns for ever also I give and devise all those seven Freehold Messuages or Tenements with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yards Gardens and Appurtenances thereunto [---] belonging situate lying and being at a certain place called [--lake] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Heirs and Assigns for ever and I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn all that Messuage or Tenement with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yard Garden and Appurtenances thereunto belonging now in the Tenure or Occupation of Elizabeth [Bristol] situate lying and being at Thornton [---] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid which I hold by virtue of a Lease granted thereof by the Hospital of the Holy Trinity in Croydon aforesaid to hold the same to her my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Executors administrators and assigns for and during all my Estate might Tithe [Term] and Interest therein together with all benefit and advantages of [concerning] the house or houses thereof also I give unto my said Son Robert Osborn all and singular my horses waggons carts ploughs harrow harnesses husbandry [Farthling] and [---] in husbandry and all the rest residue and remainder of all my goods chattels and personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or [---] soever these same do consist after [assignment] and satisfaction [---] of all my just Debts my Funeral Expenses and the charges of proving this my will I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Son and three Daughters equally between them and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my [Nephew] Mr. John Chatfield and my said Son and Daughter Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Osborn joint Executors of this my Will and I do hereby revoke annul and make void all former and other wills by me heretofore made declaring this alone and none other to be my last Will and Testament on writing whereof I [---] to this my last Will and Testament [--- in --- --- --- --- ---] set my name and seal the tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eigthy five. Robt Osborn (seal) Signed Sealed Published and [---] by the said Testator [--] Robert Osborn and and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request have hereunto [---] our names as Witnesses thereto. Edward Horwood of Croydon Shops Keeper
Josiah Bell of ditto Distiller, Thos Smelt of do Atty.

     Elizabeth Osborn was born on 13 July 1725 at Croydon, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Dunn. Elizabeth Osborn was christened on 5 August 1725 at St John the Baptist, Croydon, Surrey.

     Elizabeth Osborn was born on 22 February 1723 at Croydon, Surrey. She was christened on 23 February 1723 at St John the Baptist, Croydon, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Dunn.

     
     This link is unlikely as she is not mentioned in his will. Fanny Osborn was christened on 27 December 1760 at St Mary's, Guildford, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Sarah Grover?

     Hester Osborn was born on 16 December 1795 at Croydon, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Mary Unknown (Osborn).

     John Osborn was born on 22 February 1723 at Croydon, Surrey. He was christened on 23 February 1723 at St John the Baptist, Croydon, Surrey. He was the son of Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Dunn.

     Mary Osborn was born on 13 February 1791 at Croydon, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Mary Unknown (Osborn).
     Mary died before 8 January 1800 at Croydon, SRY.

     Mary Osborn was born on 25 December 1721 at Croydon, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Dunn. Mary Osborn was christened on 4 January 1721/22 at St John the Baptist, Croydon, Surrey.
     Mary Osborn married Allen Chatfield on 14 July 1747 at Orpington, Kent.

     Mary Ann Osborn was born on 23 January 1789 at Croydon, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Mary Unknown (Osborn).
     Mary died before 12 March 1789 at Croydon, SRY. She was buried on 12 March 1789 at Croydon, SRY.

     Mary Ann Osborn was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Sarah Grover?
     In Robert Osborn's will dated 10 September 1785 at Croydon, Surrey,, Mary Ann Osborn was named as heir; I Robert Osborn of Croydon in the County of Surrey, corn chandler, do make and publish my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say first I give and devise all that my Freehold Messuage or [Tenement] wherein I now dwell situate in the Town of Croydon aforesaid with the Mill House and the [Quills] and Improvements and Fixtures therein Stables and one [equis] [---] or half part of the Garden and also the use of the Yard and Washhouse behind my said Dwelling house in common with and in the same manner as the same are now used by myself and the Tenant of my next adjoining House unto my Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns for ever he and they paying thereout unto my Daughter Mary Ann Osborn the sum of fifty pounds of lawfull [money] of Great Britain within twelve months next after my decease and I do hereby charge and make [---] my said Messuage or Tenement and [Premises] [where] devised to my said Son with the [---] [thereof] accordingly Also all that my Freehold Messuage or Tenement and [apportionates] in the Tenure or Occupation of Mrs Martha Barton and the other equal [moiety] of my said Garden and also the joint use of the said Yard and washhouse in [counion] with my said Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns I do hereby give and devise unto my Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her Heirs and assigns for ever and my will and Mourning is and I do hereby direct that my said Garden [---] be divided in a straight line from East to West and that my said Son Robert Osborn his Heirs and Assigns [shall inherit the North part thereof and my said Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her heirs and Assigns] the South part thereof and that the [charge] and Expense of dividing and keeping the same divided and also of repairing [amending] supporting upholding and keeping in repair the said Washhouse and Yard and the Pump and the Gates and Fences belonging thereto shall be paid and born equally between them my said Son and Daughter Elizabeth and their respective heirs and assigns also all that Freehold Close or piece or parcel of Land commonly called or known by the name of [---] close with its appurtenances lying and being at an certain place called [Bersham] within the Parish of Croydon aforesaid I [---] give and devise unto my Daughter Sarah Osborn her heirs and assigns for ever also I give and devise all those seven Freehold Messuages or Tenements with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yards Gardens and Appurtenances thereunto [---] belonging situate lying and being at a certain place called [--lake] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Heirs and Assigns for ever and I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn all that Messuage or Tenement with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yard Garden and Appurtenances thereunto belonging now in the Tenure or Occupation of Elizabeth [Bristol] situate lying and being at Thornton [---] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid which I hold by virtue of a Lease granted thereof by the Hospital of the Holy Trinity in Croydon aforesaid to hold the same to her my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Executors administrators and assigns for and during all my Estate might Tithe [Term] and Interest therein together with all benefit and advantages of [concerning] the house or houses thereof also I give unto my said Son Robert Osborn all and singular my horses waggons carts ploughs harrow harnesses husbandry [Farthling] and [---] in husbandry and all the rest residue and remainder of all my goods chattels and personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or [---] soever these same do consist after [assignment] and satisfaction [---] of all my just Debts my Funeral Expenses and the charges of proving this my will I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Son and three Daughters equally between them and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my [Nephew] Mr. John Chatfield and my said Son and Daughter Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Osborn joint Executors of this my Will and I do hereby revoke annul and make void all former and other wills by me heretofore made declaring this alone and none other to be my last Will and Testament on writing whereof I [---] to this my last Will and Testament [--- in --- --- --- --- ---] set my name and seal the tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eigthy five. Robt Osborn (seal) Signed Sealed Published and [---] by the said Testator [--] Robert Osborn and and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request have hereunto [---] our names as Witnesses thereto. Edward Horwood of Croydon Shops Keeper
Josiah Bell of ditto Distiller, Thos Smelt of do Atty.

     Prudence? Osborn was the daughter of Robert Osborn.
     Prudence? Osborn married William Butler.

     Robert Osborn was born on 28 March 1719 at Croydon, Surrey. He was the son of Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Dunn. Robert Osborn was christened on 7 April 1719 at Croydon, SRY.
     Robert Osborn married Sarah Grover? on 15 March 1758 at Thames Ditton, Surrey. Robert Osborn was an executor of Robert Osborn's estate on 16 October 1765 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.
     Robert Osborn made a will dated 10 September 1785 at Croydon, SRY. I Robert Osborn of Croydon in the County of Surrey, corn chandler, do make and publish my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say first I give and devise all that my Freehold Messuage or [Tenement] wherein I now dwell situate in the Town of Croydon aforesaid with the Mill House and the [Quills] and Improvements and Fixtures therein Stables and one [equis] [---] or half part of the Garden and also the use of the Yard and Washhouse behind my said Dwelling house in common with and in the same manner as the same are now used by myself and the Tenant of my next adjoining House unto my Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns for ever he and they paying thereout unto my Daughter Mary Ann Osborn the sum of fifty pounds of lawfull [money] of Great Britain within twelve months next after my decease and I do hereby charge and make [---] my said Messuage or Tenement and [Premises] [where] devised to my said Son with the [---] [thereof] accordingly Also all that my Freehold Messuage or Tenement and [apportionates] in the Tenure or Occupation of Mrs Martha Barton and the other equal [moiety] of my said Garden and also the joint use of the said Yard and washhouse in [counion] with my said Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns I do hereby give and devise unto my Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her Heirs and assigns for ever and my will and Mourning is and I do hereby direct that my said Garden [---] be divided in a straight line from East to West and that my said Son Robert Osborn his Heirs and Assigns [shall inherit the North part thereof and my said Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her heirs and Assigns] the South part thereof and that the [charge] and Expense of dividing and keeping the same divided and also of repairing [amending] supporting upholding and keeping in repair the said Washhouse and Yard and the Pump and the Gates and Fences belonging thereto shall be paid and born equally between them my said Son and Daughter Elizabeth and their respective heirs and assigns also all that Freehold Close or piece or parcel of Land commonly called or known by the name of [---] close with its appurtenances lying and being at an certain place called [Bersham] within the Parish of Croydon aforesaid I [---] give and devise unto my Daughter Sarah Osborn her heirs and assigns for ever also I give and devise all those seven Freehold Messuages or Tenements with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yards Gardens and Appurtenances thereunto [---] belonging situate lying and being at a certain place called [--lake] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Heirs and Assigns for ever and I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn all that Messuage or Tenement with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yard Garden and Appurtenances thereunto belonging now in the Tenure or Occupation of Elizabeth [Bristol] situate lying and being at Thornton [---] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid which I hold by virtue of a Lease granted thereof by the Hospital of the Holy Trinity in Croydon aforesaid to hold the same to her my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Executors administrators and assigns for and during all my Estate might Tithe [Term] and Interest therein together with all benefit and advantages of [concerning] the house or houses thereof also I give unto my said Son Robert Osborn all and singular my horses waggons carts ploughs harrow harnesses husbandry [Farthling] and [---] in husbandry and all the rest residue and remainder of all my goods chattels and personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or [---] soever these same do consist after [assignment] and satisfaction [---] of all my just Debts my Funeral Expenses and the charges of proving this my will I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Son and three Daughters equally between them and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my [Nephew] Mr. John Chatfield and my said Son and Daughter Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Osborn joint Executors of this my Will and I do hereby revoke annul and make void all former and other wills by me heretofore made declaring this alone and none other to be my last Will and Testament on writing whereof I [---] to this my last Will and Testament [--- in --- --- --- --- ---] set my name and seal the tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eigthy five. Robt Osborn (seal) Signed Sealed Published and [---] by the said Testator [--] Robert Osborn and and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request have hereunto [---] our names as Witnesses thereto. Edward Horwood of Croydon Shops Keeper
Josiah Bell of ditto Distiller, Thos Smelt of do Atty.
     Robert died before 6 November 1785 at Croydon, SRY. He was buried on 6 November 1785 at Croydon.
     His will was proved on 6 March 1786 at PCC. This Will was proved at London on the sixth day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty six before the worshipfull William [Mathew] Doctor of Law Surrogate of the [Right] Worshipfull [--- ---] Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissary of the pregrogative court of Canterbury lawfully [constituted] by the oaths of Robert Osborn the Son and Elizabeth Osborn Spinster the Daughter of the deceased the Executors named in the said will to whom administration was granted of all and singular the Goods Chattels and credits of the said deceased they having been first sworn duly to administer power reserved of making the like Grant to John Chatfield the other Executor therein named whom he shall apply for the same of. [E.S.]
     From February 1787 to 1801 there are references to an Abstract of Title: 5/6 Feb 1787 James Dempster Junior of Mitcham, Surrey and Sarah his wife who was daughter of and devisee in the Will of Robert Osborne late of Croydon, convey to Thomas Osborne of Croydon, stonemason, all that close of land called Crown Close, 7 acres at Bensham or Bensham Lane.
     He may also have had a son Stephen who was buried 30 August 1840 aged 66 at St John the Baptist, Croydon..

     Robert Osborn was born on 19 June 1763 at Croydon, Surrey. He was the son of Robert Osborn and Sarah Grover? Robert Osborn was christened on 1 July 1763 at Croydon.
     He may be the Robert Osborn who married Ann Walton 13 May 1781 at St Giles, Camberwell.
     In Robert Osborn's will dated 10 September 1785 at Croydon, SRY,, Robert Osborn was named as heir; I Robert Osborn of Croydon in the County of Surrey, corn chandler, do make and publish my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say first I give and devise all that my Freehold Messuage or [Tenement] wherein I now dwell situate in the Town of Croydon aforesaid with the Mill House and the [Quills] and Improvements and Fixtures therein Stables and one [equis] [---] or half part of the Garden and also the use of the Yard and Washhouse behind my said Dwelling house in common with and in the same manner as the same are now used by myself and the Tenant of my next adjoining House unto my Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns for ever he and they paying thereout unto my Daughter Mary Ann Osborn the sum of fifty pounds of lawfull [money] of Great Britain within twelve months next after my decease and I do hereby charge and make [---] my said Messuage or Tenement and [Premises] [where] devised to my said Son with the [---] [thereof] accordingly Also all that my Freehold Messuage or Tenement and [apportionates] in the Tenure or Occupation of Mrs Martha Barton and the other equal [moiety] of my said Garden and also the joint use of the said Yard and washhouse in [counion] with my said Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns I do hereby give and devise unto my Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her Heirs and assigns for ever and my will and Mourning is and I do hereby direct that my said Garden [---] be divided in a straight line from East to West and that my said Son Robert Osborn his Heirs and Assigns [shall inherit the North part thereof and my said Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her heirs and Assigns] the South part thereof and that the [charge] and Expense of dividing and keeping the same divided and also of repairing [amending] supporting upholding and keeping in repair the said Washhouse and Yard and the Pump and the Gates and Fences belonging thereto shall be paid and born equally between them my said Son and Daughter Elizabeth and their respective heirs and assigns also all that Freehold Close or piece or parcel of Land commonly called or known by the name of [---] close with its appurtenances lying and being at an certain place called [Bersham] within the Parish of Croydon aforesaid I [---] give and devise unto my Daughter Sarah Osborn her heirs and assigns for ever also I give and devise all those seven Freehold Messuages or Tenements with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yards Gardens and Appurtenances thereunto [---] belonging situate lying and being at a certain place called [--lake] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Heirs and Assigns for ever and I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn all that Messuage or Tenement with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yard Garden and Appurtenances thereunto belonging now in the Tenure or Occupation of Elizabeth [Bristol] situate lying and being at Thornton [---] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid which I hold by virtue of a Lease granted thereof by the Hospital of the Holy Trinity in Croydon aforesaid to hold the same to her my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Executors administrators and assigns for and during all my Estate might Tithe [Term] and Interest therein together with all benefit and advantages of [concerning] the house or houses thereof also I give unto my said Son Robert Osborn all and singular my horses waggons carts ploughs harrow harnesses husbandry [Farthling] and [---] in husbandry and all the rest residue and remainder of all my goods chattels and personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or [---] soever these same do consist after [assignment] and satisfaction [---] of all my just Debts my Funeral Expenses and the charges of proving this my will I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Son and three Daughters equally between them and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my [Nephew] Mr. John Chatfield and my said Son and Daughter Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Osborn joint Executors of this my Will and I do hereby revoke annul and make void all former and other wills by me heretofore made declaring this alone and none other to be my last Will and Testament on writing whereof I [---] to this my last Will and Testament [--- in --- --- --- --- ---] set my name and seal the tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eigthy five. Robt Osborn (seal) Signed Sealed Published and [---] by the said Testator [--] Robert Osborn and and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request have hereunto [---] our names as Witnesses thereto. Edward Horwood of Croydon Shops Keeper
Josiah Bell of ditto Distiller, Thos Smelt of do Atty.
     Robert Osborn and James Dempster were mentioned from 5 February 1787 to 1801.
     Robert Osborn married Mary Unknown (Osborn) before 1789.
     In Thomas Osborn's will dated 28 December 1791 at Croydon, SRY,, Robert Osborn was named as executor of the estate. He was an executor of Thomas Osborn's estate on 15 February 1792 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.
     1793 - Purchase of rectorial tithes of same close as passes to Thomas Osborn by James & Sarah Dempster, the daughter of Robert Osborn, by Robert 0sborn who was heir to his uncle Thomas by his will of 1791.
     1799 - Jeremiah Booth of Croydon sells his rights under the Enclosure Act to Robert Osborne
     1801 - Allotment under Inclosure Act to Jeremiah Booth of 3 roods in Croydon Common and to Robert Osborne 2 roods 23 perches also on Croydon Common.
     30131 Jan. 1793 (xxxiv George 111) Lease and Release dS70
     The Rt. Hon. George Samuel, Lord Viscount Montague, for £208 conveys to Robert Smith, esq. and Francis Fisher, surgeon and apothecary, both of Croydon, the tithes arising in respect of the Rectory of Croydon alias Bermondsey on All the messuage and lands called Oakfield Place,14 acres, the property of R.S. in his own occupation and on all the mess. and lands, 5 acres, the property of the Devisees of Sir Nicholas Hackett Carew, dec'd, late in the occupation of Christopher Norton and now of said R.S. and on that mess. and lands called Goose Acre, 4 acres, the property of the heirs of John Bartholomew Lanty, dec'd. and in occupation of Thomas Baker, esq. and on that field called Waterslade, 2 acres, the property of John Heathfield and in occupation of ROBERT OSBORN, and on that mess. and field the property and in the occupation of John Brookes, esq. the hole of which is 30 acres, To hold for ever on trust for the use of Robert Smith.
     "1st July 1794 (xxxiv George 111) Conveyance dS70
     Francis Fisher of Croydon, surgeon, a Trustee for Robert Smith, of Croydon with the consent of the latter for £208 conveys to Isaac Lefevre, of Mile End Green, Windsor, all the Tithes, parcel of the Rectory Inpropriate of Croydon, arising in respect of a messuage orchards, garden and farm lands, called Oakfield Place, 14 acres, late the property of said Robert Smith and in his tenure, and all that messuage, homestead, orchard and farm lands, 5 acres the property of the devisees of Sir Nicholas Hackett Carew, Bt. dec'd, late in tenure of Christopher Norton, and now of said Robert Smith, and all that messuage orchard, garden, and farm lands, called Gorse Acre, 4 acres, the property of the heirs of John Bartholomew Lanty, deceased, now in tenure of Thomas Baker, and all that field called Waterslade, 2 acres, the property of Mr. John Heathfield, and in tenure of ROBERT OSBORN, and all that messuage, orchard, garden and field, 5 acres, the property of and on the tenure of John Brookes.
Plan in margin of deed..      
Robert Osborn paid land tax in 1808 at Croydon, SRY.
     Robert Osborn appeared on the in 1811 census at High Street, Croydon, Surrey, England. There were two Robert Osborns listed, one a 'Victualler - Tap', the other a mason. He was listed in a directory dated between 1823 and 1824 as Robert Osborn, stone mason North End, Croydon.
     Robert died before 28 December 1826? At Croydon, SRY. He was buried on 28 December 1826? At St John the Baptist, Croydon.

     Robert Osborn was born on 28 June 1798 at Croydon, Surrey. He was the son of Robert Osborn and Mary Unknown (Osborn). Robert Osborn was christened on 6 August 1798 at St John the Baptist, Croydon.

     Robert Osborn was born say 1690. There were two Osbonds listed in Croydon for the 1664 Surrey heart tax (Mr with 3 hearths, Rob with 2 & William Osburne who was not chargeable).
     Robert Osborn married Elizabeth Dunn on 4 September 1715 at St John the Baptist, Croydon, Surrey.
     Surrey Quarter Sessions: Midsummer & Michaelmas Sessions 1744 - Apprenticeship indenture: Morgetts Michael Pranks, son of Elizabeth Pranks of Croydon, to Robert Osborn of Croydon oatmealmaker. [With payment of £10 of the Charity of the Archbishop of Canterbury for the putting out of poor children].
     Robert Osborn was an oatmeal maker.
     Robert Osborn made a will dated 4 September 1765 at Croydon, Surrey. His will mentions his wife Elizabeth, his son Robert, his son in law Allen Chatfield, distiller, his eldest grandson Robert Chatfield and his siblings Allen, Charles, John, William & Mary Chatfield. He also mentions his grandchildren Elizabeth & Richard Waring who are minors.
In the name of God Amen, I Robert Osborn the elder of Croydon, Surrey, oatmeal maker ....
Item I give and devise? unto my loving wife Elizabeth Osborn all that my messuage or tenement wherein I lately dwell and now in the ... to my son Robert Osborn and his heirs for ever ... my said son in law Allen Chatfield ...Robert Chatfield eldest son of the said Allen Chatfield, Allen, Charles, John, William & Mary Chatfield... grandchildren Elizabeth & Richard ...
     Robert died in 1765.
     His will was proved on 16 October 1765 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.

     Sarah Osborn was born on 9 September 1759 at Croydon, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Sarah Grover? Sarah Osborn was christened on 16 September 1759 at Croydon.
     In Robert Osborn's will dated 10 September 1785 at Croydon, SRY,, Sarah Osborn was named as heir; I Robert Osborn of Croydon in the County of Surrey, corn chandler, do make and publish my last Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say first I give and devise all that my Freehold Messuage or [Tenement] wherein I now dwell situate in the Town of Croydon aforesaid with the Mill House and the [Quills] and Improvements and Fixtures therein Stables and one [equis] [---] or half part of the Garden and also the use of the Yard and Washhouse behind my said Dwelling house in common with and in the same manner as the same are now used by myself and the Tenant of my next adjoining House unto my Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns for ever he and they paying thereout unto my Daughter Mary Ann Osborn the sum of fifty pounds of lawfull [money] of Great Britain within twelve months next after my decease and I do hereby charge and make [---] my said Messuage or Tenement and [Premises] [where] devised to my said Son with the [---] [thereof] accordingly Also all that my Freehold Messuage or Tenement and [apportionates] in the Tenure or Occupation of Mrs Martha Barton and the other equal [moiety] of my said Garden and also the joint use of the said Yard and washhouse in [counion] with my said Son Robert Osborn his heirs and assigns I do hereby give and devise unto my Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her Heirs and assigns for ever and my will and Mourning is and I do hereby direct that my said Garden [---] be divided in a straight line from East to West and that my said Son Robert Osborn his Heirs and Assigns [shall inherit the North part thereof and my said Daughter Elizabeth Osborn her heirs and Assigns] the South part thereof and that the [charge] and Expense of dividing and keeping the same divided and also of repairing [amending] supporting upholding and keeping in repair the said Washhouse and Yard and the Pump and the Gates and Fences belonging thereto shall be paid and born equally between them my said Son and Daughter Elizabeth and their respective heirs and assigns also all that Freehold Close or piece or parcel of Land commonly called or known by the name of [---] close with its appurtenances lying and being at an certain place called [Bersham] within the Parish of Croydon aforesaid I [---] give and devise unto my Daughter Sarah Osborn her heirs and assigns for ever also I give and devise all those seven Freehold Messuages or Tenements with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yards Gardens and Appurtenances thereunto [---] belonging situate lying and being at a certain place called [--lake] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Heirs and Assigns for ever and I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn all that Messuage or Tenement with the Outhouses Edifices and Buildings Yard Garden and Appurtenances thereunto belonging now in the Tenure or Occupation of Elizabeth [Bristol] situate lying and being at Thornton [---] in the Parish of Croydon aforesaid which I hold by virtue of a Lease granted thereof by the Hospital of the Holy Trinity in Croydon aforesaid to hold the same to her my said Daughter Mary Ann Osborn her Executors administrators and assigns for and during all my Estate might Tithe [Term] and Interest therein together with all benefit and advantages of [concerning] the house or houses thereof also I give unto my said Son Robert Osborn all and singular my horses waggons carts ploughs harrow harnesses husbandry [Farthling] and [---] in husbandry and all the rest residue and remainder of all my goods chattels and personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or [---] soever these same do consist after [assignment] and satisfaction [---] of all my just Debts my Funeral Expenses and the charges of proving this my will I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said Son and three Daughters equally between them and lastly I do hereby nominate and appoint my [Nephew] Mr. John Chatfield and my said Son and Daughter Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Osborn joint Executors of this my Will and I do hereby revoke annul and make void all former and other wills by me heretofore made declaring this alone and none other to be my last Will and Testament on writing whereof I [---] to this my last Will and Testament [--- in --- --- --- --- ---] set my name and seal the tenth day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eigthy five. Robt Osborn (seal) Signed Sealed Published and [---] by the said Testator [--] Robert Osborn and and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request have hereunto [---] our names as Witnesses thereto. Edward Horwood of Croydon Shops Keeper
Josiah Bell of ditto Distiller, Thos Smelt of do Atty.
     Sarah Osborn married James Dempster, son of James Dempster and Elizabeth Etheredge, on 7 July 1786 at St Mary Abbots, Kensington, Middlesex. James Dempster, bachelor, Kensington & Sarah Osborn, spinster, Croydon, by licence. The witnesses were Robert Osborn, Elizabeth Osborn, Robert Reynolds and Dan Arundell.
     From February 1787 to 1801 there are references to an Abstract of Title: 5/6 Feb 1787 James Dempster Junior of Mitcham, Surrey and Sarah his wife who was daughter of and devisee in the Will of Robert Osborne late of Croydon, convey to Thomas Osborne of Croydon, stonemason, all that close of land called Crown Close, 7 acres at Bensham or Bensham Lane.
     Sarah died on 17 June 1800 at Mitcham, Surrey, aged 40. She was buried on 24 June 1800 at Mitcham. Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of Mr James Dempster, of Baron House, in this parish, who departed this life on the 17th June 1800, in the 40th year of her age.

     Sarah Osborn was born on 14 October 1793 at Croydon, Surrey. She was the daughter of Robert Osborn and Mary Unknown (Osborn). Sarah Osborn was christened on 23 January 1794 at St John the Baptist, Croydon.

     Thomas Osborn was born on 5 July 1716 at Croydon, Surrey. He was the son of Robert Osborn and Elizabeth Dunn. Thomas Osborn was christened on 23 July 1716 at Croydon.
     Thomas Osborn married Ann Unknown (Osborn). Thomas was a stone mason.
     Thos Osborne was listed in the Croydon Appeals for 1783. He is not mentioned in the will of his presumed father in 1765.
     Thomas Osborn made a will dated 28 December 1791 at Croydon, SRY. In the name of God Amen. I Thomas Osborn of Croydon in the County of Surry Stonemason do make my last Will and Testament as follows (that is to say) I give and bequeath unto my Brother Benjamin Osborn Stonemason the sum of one hundred pounds of lawful money of Great Britain to be paid him as soon as convenient after my decease also I give unto my Niece Ann Butler the sum of fifty pounds also I give unto my friend William [Budgen] of Croydon aforesaid Watchmaker one of my Executors herein afterward the sum of twenty [guineas] for his trouble in the Execution of this my Will also I give unto my Sister [Prudence] Butler Wife of William Butler of Croydon aforesaid Stonemason the yearly sum of ten pounds eight shillings for and during the term of her natural life to be paid her by weekly payments to and for her own sole and separate use independant of her present or any future husband and her receipt alone to be a dischare for the same the said payment to be issuing and made out of the Rents and profits of such cottage Leasehold provisos as I now hold of the Hospital of the Holy Trinity in Croydon aforesaid and which Leasehold provisos I hereby subject and charge with the same also I give unto my dear Wife Ann Osborn and her assigns for and during the term of her natural life one annuity or clear Yearly Sum of fifty pounds of lawful Money of Great Britain to be paid her half Yearly the first payment thereof to begin and be made at the end of six months next after my decease to and with the payment of which said annuity of fifty pounds to my said Wife I hereby Subject and Charge all my freehold and Leasehold Lands Tenements [---] and provisos which said annuity of fifty pounds and other things herein after given and bequeathed unto my said Wife Ann It is my Will shall be in [lieu] and [---] of all [Dower] and [Thirds] which she might otherwise be intitled to at Common Law or by Statute or otherwise also I give to my said Wife Ann Osborn all and singular my Household Goods and furniture of Household plate Silver and china to and for her own use and benefit also I give unto my said Wife Ann the Sum of Twenty Shillings a week to be paid her weekly by my Executors from the [residue] of my [---] Will the first half Yearly payment of [her] said annuity of fifty pounds shall become payable for and towards her support and maintenance [till] that time and it is my Will and I desire and direct that my said Wife shall during her natural life (in case the [---] of the provisos shall so long exist or be [---] ir [---]) have the use and [occupation] in common with my Nephew Robert Osborn of the Messuage or Tenement I now reside [---] dwell in at Croydon and that without paying any Rent for the same and in case through or in consequence of any disagreement with him my said Nephew Robert Osborn or on any [after]account my said Wife shall hereafter [choose] to quit the occupation thereof them it is my Will that she shall have and be intitled to the [---] of any one other of my Messuages or Tenements in Croydon aforesaid to reside in and that such Residence shall be free of and without paying any Rent or Land Tax or other Considerations to my said Nephew Robert Osborn for the same Also I give to my said Nephew Robert Osborn (who now lives with me) my Wattle and Seals and also my Wearing apparel of all kinds Also I give to my said Nephew Robert Osborn my Business of a Stonemason All the Rest and Residue of my Estate and Effects whatsoever and wheresoever both Real and personal of what nature or kind soever and of whateer the same may consist I give devise and bequeath to my said Nephew Robert Osborn To hold to him my said Nephew Robert Osborn his Heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns for ever according to the nature and quality of the same Estate and provisos (Subject nevertheless as to all my freehold and Leasehold Estates to and I do hereby charge the same with the payment of the said annuity of fifty pounds to my said Wife Ann and her assigns during her natural life and Subject as to my Cottage Leasehold to the payment of the said Yearly Sum of Ten pounds eight Shillings to my said Sister Prudence Butler during her life and Subject as to the Residue of my Estate and Effects to the payment of all my just Debts [Legacies] funeral and Testamentary charges and Expenses) and Lastly I do hereby revoke and make void all former and other Wills bequests and Legacies by me at any time [heretofore] made and do declare this alone to be my last Will and Testament and do [nominate] constitute and appoint the said William Budgen of Croydon aforesaid Watchmaker and my said Nephew Robert Osborn Executors hereof. In Witness whereof I [have hereunto] set my hand and seal this twenty eighth day of December in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety one. Thos Osborn (seal) Signed sealed published and declared by the said Testator Thomas Osborn as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence and at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our Names as Witnesses (the Legacy of fifty pounds to Ann Butler being first [---] George Wildgoose [---] James Lovejoy Tho. Baker Atty Croydon.
     Thomas died circa January 1792 at Croydon, SRY.
     His will was proved on 15 February 1792 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. This Will was proved at London the fifteenth day of February in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and ninety two before the Worshipful George Harris Doctor of Laws Surrogate of the Right Honble Sir William [Wynne] Knight Doctor of Laws Master Keeper or Commissary of the prerogative court of Canterbury lawfully constituted by the oath of William Gudgen and Robert Osborn the Nephew of the Deceased the Executors named in the said Will to whom administration was granted of all and singular the Goods Chattels and Credits of the said Deceased having been first sworn duly to administer. [---]s.

     Elizabeth Osborne was born at Sussex, England.
     Elizabeth Osborne married William Marlott, son of William Marlott and Faith Killingworth, circa 13 June 1649.

      Ellen Osborne was also known as Osborn in some records. She was born circa 1842 at Bocking, Essex.
     Ellen Osborne and Thomas Cocksedge's marriage was registered in the quarter ending December 1860 at Bury St Edmunds.
     Ellen Osborne and Thomas Cocksedge appeared on the 1861 census at Eastgate St, Bury St Edmunds, St James. Thomas W Cocksedge, 5 days, grandson of James & Mary Osborne, born BSE
Thomas Cocksedge, 21, carpenter son in law of ditto, born BSE, married, Ellen Cocksedge daughter, 19, cloakmaker, born Bocking, Essex,, married.

     George Osborne was born circa 1870 at Suffolk.
     George Osborne married Edith Eliza Bullett, daughter of George Bullett and Eliza Gardner, on 13 November 1895? At Bradfield St George, Suffolk.

     Henry Osborne was born circa 1813 at Rode, Somerset.
     Henry Osborne and Mary Ruby's marriage was registered in the quarter ending March 1864 at Newton Abbot RD, Devon.
     Henry Osborne and Mary Ruby appeared on the 1871 census at Gt Cheverell, Wiltshire. Henry Osborne, aged 59, retired farmer, born Road, Somerset with his wife Mary, aged 50, born Abbotskerswell, Devon, and niece Emily Ruby, aged 19, born Horngaing? Breconshire, Wales.
     Henry died before 1881.