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     Richard Geere was christened on 9 June 1675 in Pyecombe, Sussex. He was the son of Thomas Geere and Elizabeth Bannister.
Richard Geere married Grace Paine on 1 May 1704 in Pyecombe, Sussex. See Jeremy Geere for more information on this line.
     Richard was buried on 20 June 1724 in Pyecombe, Sussex.

     Richard Geere was christened on 11 February 1678 in Rottingdean, Sussex. He was the son of Diones Geere and Charity Beard.
A Dennis & Richard Geer were the only two qualifying to vote in the poll for the knights of the shire at Falmer in 1705. No Geers qualified at Rottingdean.

     Richard Geere was born before 1575 in Sussex.

     Richard died before 1508 in Sussex.
In 1508 Isabel Gur, widow of Richard Gur was admitted to the property (BRD/1/2/1). In 1579 John Gurre who had been admitted on the death of Richard Gur forty years before was readmitted because a fire in his house at Christmas 1575 had destroyed his evidence of title (BRD/1/2/2-3). In 1588 his wid., Margaret, was admitted for life, with remainder to their younger son, Richard (BRD/1/2/4). After Margaret's death the property passed in 1602 to William Gurr, brother of Richard, because Richard had died (BRD/1/2/5). In [1622] William Gurr's widow was admitted (BRD/1/2/6). In 1665 Isaac, younger son of Richard Gurr, was admitted on Richard's death, Elizabeth Gurr his mother being appointed guardian (BRD/1/2/7-8). In 1682 Isaac Gurr sold to Samuel Beard, son of Nicholas Beard, sen. of Falmer, the latter acting as guardian during his minority (BRD/1/2/9). In 1701 Samuel then surrendered the property to Daniel Beard of Rottingdean, yeo., his bro. (BRD/1/2/10).

     Richard Geere was born before 1540.
Copies of the court roll of a tenement and three virgates in the west part of Rottingdean held of the Manor of FalmerBRD/1/31560 - 1659
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In 1560 Richard Gure sold the property to Thomas Salter, jun., s. of Nicholas (BRD/1/3/1). In 1567 or 1568 William Salter inherited on the death of his bro. Thomas, but his father Nicholas was appointed guardian (BRD/1/3/2). In 1576 on William's death his brother Roger was admitted (BRD/1/3/3) and he sold the property, now described as a barn and 3 virgates (12a), to Richard Hardman in 1581 (BRD/1/3/4). In 1587 Hardman sold to James Plommer (BRD/1/3/5-6). On his death the property passed to his youngest son who sold in 1615 to Jeremy Beard (BRD/1/3/8). In 1651 he sold it to his nephew Nicholas (BRD/1/3/9). By 1701 it was in the hands of Samuel Beard, yeo, who then sold it to Daniel Beard, yeo., his bro. (BRD/1/3/13).

     Robert Geere was the son of Thomas Geere and Mercy Doe.
     Robert died before 26 March 1711 in Ovingdean, Sussex. He was a bachelor and churchwarden. He was buried on 26 March 1711 in St Wulfran, Ovingdean. Recorded in Stranmer Register & transcribed into the Ovingdean Register.

     Robert Geere was mentioned in the will of Diones Geere dated 1697. Robert Geere was christened on 5 April 1697 in Rottingdean, Sussex. He was the son of Diones Geere and Charity Beard.
     Robert Geere made a will dated 5 July 1727 in Rodmell, Lewes, Sussex. Mentions Messuage and 2 yards held of the Manor of Seale in Rottingdean and messuage, garden and smith's shop held of the Manor of Rottingdean in occ to W Coate to w.Katherine for life, remainder to nephews Robert s.of W Hyland and Robert s. of John Ade.
     Robert died before 9 December 1727.
     His will was proved on 9 December 1727.

     Sarah Geere was born before May 1633 in Ovingdean, Sussex. She was the daughter of Diones Geere and Elizabeth Mounke. Sarah Geere was christened on 18 October 1633 in Ovingdean. She and Elizabeth Geere emigrated with Diones Geere and Elizabeth Mounke between May 1635 and July 1635 to Massachusetts, USA.
Sarah Geere married Robert Plummer on 13 October 1650 in Piddinghoe, Sussex.
     Sarah died before 19 March 1666 in Southover, Sussex. She was buried on 19 March 1666 in Southover.

     Sarah Geere was christened on 28 May 1683 in Pyecombe, Sussex, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Geere and Elizabeth Bannister.

     Thomas Geere was christened on 20 April 1559 in Wivelsfield, Sussex. He was the son of John Geere and Joan Unknown (Geere).
Thomas Geere married Barbara Berde on 23 May 1585 in Barcombe, Sussex.
He moved to Rottingdean then Ovingdean about 1600. He was Churchwarden in 1608, 1617, 1623-6, 1628 (alternating with Dennis Geere), 1632, 1634, 1636, 1639 at Ovingdeane [Bishop's Transcripts]. But this is more likely to be his son Thomas.
     Thomas Geere was mentioned in the will of Diones Geere dated circa 1607.
     Thomas Geere made a will dated 4 April 1621 in Ovingdean.
     Thomas died before 3 May 1624 in Ovingdean, Sussex. He was buried on 3 May 1624 in St Wulfran, Ovingdean.
     His will was proved on 15 May 1624 at Lewes Archdeaconry. He was possibly buried on 13 November 1624 in Ovingdean.

     Thomas Geere was christened on 18 December 1586 in Rottingdean, Sussex. He was the son of Thomas Geere and Barbara Berde. They witnessed Diones Geere's will dated circa 1607 in North Mundham, Sussex.
Thomas Geere married Mary Friend, daughter of Thomas Friend, on 24 July 1620 in Ovingdean, Sussex.
     Thomas Geere made a will dated 6 March 1649 in Falmer, Sussex. Thomas Geer of Falmer near Lewes... my loving wife Marie/Mercy G..., Thomas Geere my eldest son.... Marie? Geere the wife of the my said son, my two grandchildren Mercie Geere and Mary Geere the daughters of my said sone Thomas Geere... my two grandchildren Dionysis Geer and Richard Geere ths sum of forty shillings, my grandchild Thomas Geere ... remainder to Dionisis Geere my youngest sonnne ...
     Thomas died before 25 April 1650 in Falmer, SSX, ENG.
     His will was proved on 25 April 1650 at the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.

     Thomas Geere was christened on 14 October 1621 in Wivelsfield, Sussex. He was the son of Thomas Geere and Mary Friend.
Thomas Geere married Mercy Doe circa 3 November 1640 in Ovingdean, Sussex.
Bargain and Sale 14 May 1652: Thomas Geere of Ovingdean, yeoman to Samuel Palmer of the Cliffe, Lewes, tailor
Messuage, orchards, gardens called Furners and 34 a. land in Wivelsfield; toft and land (6 a) called Curleforde in Wivelsfield. Thomas Geere was mentioned in the manor court roll dated 7 May 1655, in Sele, Beeding, Sussex, as father and third son. Mannor of Sela: John Savage surenders the premises to Richard Geere son of Thomas Geere. Richard committed to hold to him and his heirs... Richard's wife...
John Savage sells it to Richard Geere 3d son of old Ovingdean Thomas Geere and his heirs. Old Tom Geere sons were Thomas, Diones, Richard, Charles, William, Robin and 3 daughters, one married Bannister... Tattersall father father and other a maid. He was mentioned in the manor court roll dated 24 April 1656, in Rottingdean, Sussex, Rottingdeane Mannor: John Savage surrenders the premises to Richard Geere and his heirs who is admitted.
Manor de Rotingdeane. At a Court Baron there holden the four and twentieth day of Aprill in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and fifty & six it is so gazetted?. At this court it is found by the homage that Savadge one of the customary tenants of this manor out of the court and since the last Court (that is to say) the eighth day of May [1655] surrendered unto the hands of the Lord of the said manor by the ... of Robert Bates and Thomas Savadge two customary tenants of the said manor upon their oaths doe testify One - cottage or tenement & garden lying and being in Rottingdean with the appurtenances therunto belonging to the use and behoof of Richard Geer of Rottingdean and is heirs for ever by virtue of the surrender their happned? to the Lord for a herriot ... of ... and now at this Court comes the said Richard and desires to be admitted to the premises to whom the Lord by his steward grants seisin by the ... To have and to hold the premises afsd to the said Tichard and his heirs at the will of the Lord according to the custom of the said manor by the rent and services first due and and of right ... and gave to the Lord for a fine for such his effor... of ... and is admitted tenant? in forme afsd. But because the said Richard is minor age (that is to say) of the age of eight years or thereabouts Therefore the custody of the said Richard as also the said cottage or tenement & garden is committed to Thomas Geere his father upon condition that he well and honestly educate the said Richard his sonn and find such sufficient meat drink and apparell and repair his ...ings and buildings until he shall accomplish his full age of xxi years. And gave to the Lord for a fine for such his estate ... of ..rtain And is acco... to the guardianship and did? to the Lord his Fealty.
     Thomas Geere was mentioned in the 1662 hearth tax list in Ovingdean having 6 hearths.
     Thomas Geere was mentioned in the 1662 hearth tax list in Cuckfield, Sussex, with 4 hearths. Probably his uncle or even his son. However there was a family settled at Cuckfield from 1613-1697 so unlikely to be our branch. Lewes rape, Hundred of Buttinghill North.
A female Geer married a Tattersall of Brighton in 1674, presumably the parents of Nicholas Tattersall who is mentioned with the Geeres in the manorial rolls. He was mentioned in the manor court roll dated 9 July 1675, in Rottingdean, SSX, Rottindeane mannor: Richard Geer entayled the said premisses.
Manor of Rottingdean: At Curia Baron ten et nono July 1675: ... & Ricus Geere extra ... ... Dionis Geere & Rogeri L.. ... And that Ricus Knight ... Ricus Geere ..
... cottage et un garden ... in Rottindean ... ... of Elianor Poole fila Thomas. Poole ... de Shoreham gen. defunc. nnn natural of ... Elianore ....
Thomas Geere married Susan Unknown (Brigden) on 3 July 1678 in Sussex. Licence granted at Lewes, 3 July 1678 between Thos Geere of Ovingdean & Susaan Brigden of St Michael, Lewes, widow, for a marriage at Falmer or Ovingdean. Thomas Geere was mentioned in the manor court roll dated 12 May 1679, in Sele, Beeding, Mannor of Sela: Thomas and Richard Geere surender of the premises to Nicholas Tattershall and his heirs. Tattersall admitted. He was mentioned in the manor court roll dated 6 January 1679/80, in Rottingdean Rottingdeane Mannor: Thomas Geere and Richard Geere surendered the premises to Nicholas Tattersall and his heirs.
Curia Baron: ... Thomas Geeer & Rici Geere ... 5th day November ... Dionis Geere ...
Nicholas Tattershall ... 1690 ... Ricus Geere et Elianora uxor ejus ipa? Elianora Sela ... Nchus Tattersall .. Rici Knight.
     Thomas died in 1695 in Ovingdean, Sussex. He was buried in 1695 in Ovingdean. The NBI lists a burial on 4 April 1706 at Ovingdean. See http://www.mybrightonandhove.org.uk/page_id__6599_path__0p114p463p784p.aspxfor information about the Ovingdean church etc.

     Thomas Geere was born circa 1642 in Sussex. He was the son of Thomas Geere and Mercy Doe.
Thomas Geere married Elizabeth Bannister on 6 December 1663 in Fletching, Sussex, England.
Thomas moved to Lower Standene Farm, near Pyecombe and had a large family. See Jeremy Geere's notes.
     Thomas died before 4 April 1706. He was buried on 4 April 1706 in St Wulfran, Ovingdean. Thomas Geere of Fletching (recorded in the Stanmer registers & transcribed into Ovingdean Register.

     Thomas Geere was christened on 10 January 1666 in Pyecombe, Sussex. He was the son of Thomas Geere and Elizabeth Bannister.

      Married with family but Thomas appears to have fallen out with his mother and siblings. See J Geere's notes. Thomas Geere was christened on 29 December 1673 in Rottingdean, Sussex. He was the son of Diones Geere and Charity Beard.

     William Geere was the son of Thomas Geere and Mercy Doe.
Bachelor and churchwarden in 1685 & 1687. William Geere was buried on 1 September 1712 in St Wulfran, Ovingdean. Willia Geere, buried 1 Sep 1712, of Basaden in the parish of Rottingdenne. Recorded in Stanmer Reg & transcribed into Ovingdean register.
     William died before 12 September 1712 in Ovingdean, Sussex.

     Adeline Florence Geldard was born in 1877.
Adeline Florence Geldard married Alec Cecil MacGlew, son of William Henry MacGlew and Lucy Emma Jane Bowra, in 1903 in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
     Adeline died before 13 November 1950 in Morawa, Western Australia.

     Henry Gellion was born in 1891 in Alberton, Victoria. He was the son of John Gellion and Emily Alice Bodman.
     Henry died in 1964 in Victoria.

     John Gellion was born in 1853 in Port Albert, Victoria. He was the son of John & Isabella (Farquhar). His siblings were Mary, born 1841 at Redb... [she probably married David Turnbull in 1861], male, born 1854 at Port ..., Isabella Jane who died 1859 (born Port...), Agnes born 1862 in Gippsland, Kate Isabella born Port 1864 who died at Richmond in 1884 aged 19. The parents appear to be still having children in the 1880s but probably refers to the issue of the unnamed son born 1854.
John Gellion married Emily Alice Bodman, daughter of Henry Bodman and Mary Ann Burnett, in 1885 in Victoria.
     John died on 31 December 1891 in Alberton West, Victoria. He was buried on 2 January 1892 in the Protestant section, Alberton.
     His will was proved on 13 April 1893 at Victoria. John Gellion, grazier of Alberton West. He appointed his brothers executors and mentions infant children.

     John Farquhar Gellion was born in 1888 in Alberton, Victoria. He was the son of John Gellion and Emily Alice Bodman.
John Farquhar Gellion married Mary Crawford Bodman, daughter of William Edward Bodman and Beatrice Alice Smallman, on 9 September 1915 in St John's, Toorak, Victoria. GELLION—BODMAN—On the 9th September, at St John's Church of England, Toorak, by the Rev. Canon Drought, John F., eldest son of the late Mr. John Gelliion, "Woodlands," Alberton, and Mrs. Jas. McKenzie, "Llanos", Brighton, to Mollie, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bodman, 'Trenton Valley, Yarram, and "Bangalore",' Toorak Rd, Toorak.
The Argus reported it as the 7th!.
     John died on 3 April 1917 in France. He married Mary Crawford and they had twins (John & William) who died as infants. He was serving with the 12th Battery Artillery at his death.
Tim O'Brien wrote: John Farquhar Gellion was the close friend of my grandfather, Henry Bodman, who was with John in 12^th Battery at the time of this death. John died on 3^rd April 1917 at Vaulx Vraucourt when hit by shrapnel from German shelling. His grave is at Vaulx Hill British Cemetery. Hughie Bland was also a close friend of my Grandfather. Hughie Bland, John Gellion, Goldie Gabbett, Val Devonshire and my grandfather were nicknamed the “Syndicate of Yarramers” in the Battery.Only Hughie returned unscathed from the war.
The Argus on 28 April 1917 reported Killed in actin in France, Gunner John F Gellion, Cooree, W Alberton, elder son of the late Mr John Gellion, Woodlands, Alberton; and Mrs McKenzie, Llano , Brighton, husband of Mary Gellion, Bangalore, Toorak road, Toorak
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     Kate Isabella Gellion was also known as Queenie? in records. She was born in 1886 in Alberton, Victoria. She was the daughter of John Gellion and Emily Alice Bodman.

     Mary Gladys Gellion was also known as Gladys in records. She was born in 1889 in Alberton, Victoria. She was the daughter of John Gellion and Emily Alice Bodman.
Mary Gladys Gellion married Charles Reginald Miles Cox in 1919 in Victoria.
     Mary resided at Hobart, Tasmania, 1946. She was an executor of Emily Alice Bodman's estate on 24 April 1947 in Tasmania.

     Ann George was born circa 1669.
Ann George married Thomas Chase, son of Stephen Chase and Margaret Unknown (Chase), on 5 February 1690/91 in Christ Church, Barbados.
     Ann George was recorded in 1715 census in Christ Church, Barbados.

     Ann George was christened on 13 August 1769 in St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire. 10 Jan 1768 Hannah Carolina George, daughter of John; 9 Mar 1767, Hannah Harcourt George, daughter of John; 28 Aug 1768 Ann daughter of John; 13 Aug 1769 Anne daughter of John. She was the daughter of John George and Betty Coward.
Ann George married Isaac Littlejohns on 17 May 1807 in St Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire.

     Charlotte George was christened on 26 February 1775 in St Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire. She was the daughter of George George and Elizabeth (?).
Charlotte George married Martin Wellstead on 2 September 1811 in St Mary, Portsea, Hampshire.

     Fanny George was christened on 7 May 1775 in St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire. She was the daughter of John George and Betty Coward.

     George George married Elizabeth (?). George George was christened on 15 March 1778 in St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire. He was the son of John George and Betty Coward.

     Hannah Carolina George was christened on 10 January 1768 in St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire. 10 Jan 1768 Hannah Carolina George, daughter of John; 9 Mar 1767, Hannah Harcourt George, daughter of John. Hannah Caroline married Charles Funter in 1797 at Portsea.. She was the daughter of John George and Betty Coward.

     John George married Betty Coward on 8 April 1766 in St Mary's, Portsea, Hampshire.