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     Elizabeth Slade was born on January 1, 1756 in Rye, Sussex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Chiswell Slade Esquire and Jane Davis.^1,2
     Elizabeth married Thomas Griffith Esq. on April 19, 1800 in Southwark, London, England, at St George the Martyr, St Saviour.³ Elizabeth died on January 10, 1840 at age 84² and was buried in St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Rye, Sussex, England.⁴

     Chiswell Slade Esquire was born circa 1717 in Rye, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of John Slade and Mary Chiswell.^2,3 Subscribed to "A practical exposition of the Acts of the Apostiles (Vol. 2), 1747, GUYSE, John. London; 1726-1750.⁴
     Chiswell married Jane Davis on March 30, 1749 in Rye, Sussex.¹ Chiswell Slade Esquire was Chiswell was the mayor of Rye and was elected 26 times. in 1764.⁵ Chiswell died on January 25, 1787.⁶ His estate was probated on June 12, 1787 in Rye, Sussex; After all his bills wer paid, he left the house and all its furnishings and provisions for life to his wife, £4,000 to his son Daniel⁷ and was buried in St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Rye, Sussex, England.⁸ His memorial is in the nave of the church.⁹ He George Slade Died the 7th of December 1777 aged 19 years
William Slade Died the 5th of March 1783 aged 26 years
Sons of Chiswell & Jane Slade

Ye tender Readers who this shrine draw near
Drop on these youths a sympathetic tard
In Virtues peacefull paths they daily trod
Obeyed their Parents and adored their GOD
With every wish of every friend comply?d
Gave pain to no one till the hour they dyed

Also near this place
Are deposited the remains of
Samuel Slade
Brother to the said George & William
He was endued with the same virtues
And died equally regretted by
His surviving friends
On the 1st day of January 1789
Aged 25 years

Also
Daniel Slade
Who died the 9th of May 1826
Aged 72 Years

Also of hoda Slade
Widow of John Slade
(Brother to the above named named Daniel)
Obit the 27th day of August 1828
AEtat 73

And also of
Elizabeth Griffith
Their Sister
Obit the 10th day of January 1840
AEtat 84.¹⁰

     Daniel Slade was born in 1754 in Rye, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Chiswell Slade Esquire and Jane Davis.^1,2 Daniel died on May 9, 1826.³ He was buried in St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Rye, Sussex, England.³

     John Slade was born circa 1686 in Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of John Slade and Mary [?].²
     John married Mary Chiswell on December 4, 1711 in Rye, Sussex, England.³ John Slade was baptized on June 4, 1719 in Rye, Sussex.² He left a will on May 29, 1743 in Rye, Sussex.⁴ In his Will and Testament, John left his Estate known as Moreland of Lambhorst, where he was currently residing, to his son Chiswell, "that he shall enjoy and profits the said lands to himself and his heirs forever after". To his son William he left the8 3/4 acres in the Parish of Playden known as Great Stroud. These lands include the Manor of Ewhurst. All his remaining property and household items should be split equally between the two sons to "share and share alike".^4,5

     Mary Chiswell was born circa 1696 in Sussex, England.¹
     Mary married John Slade, son of John Slade and Mary [?], on December 4, 1711 in Rye, Sussex, England.² Mary died in 1743 in Rye, Sussex.¹

     John Slade was born circa 1666 in Rye, Sussex, England.¹
     John married Mary [?] circa 1685 in Rye, Sussex.¹

     Hill Slade was born circa 1680 in Topsham, Devon, England.¹
     Hill married Martha [?] circa 1700 in Topsham, Devon.¹

     Martha [?] was born circa 1680 in Topsham, Devon, England.¹
     Martha married Hill Slade circa 1700 in Topsham, Devon.¹

     William Slade was born in 1705 in Topsham, Devon, England.¹ He was the son of Hill Slade and Martha [?].¹ William died in 1743 in Topsham, Devon, England.¹

     Ann Slade was born circa 1700 in Topsham, Devon, England.¹ She was the daughter of Hill Slade and Martha [?].¹

     Martha Slade was born circa 1701 in Topsham, Devon, England.¹ She was the daughter of Hill Slade and Martha [?].¹

     Susanna Slade was born circa 1704 in Topsham, Devon, England.¹ She was the daughter of Hill Slade and Martha [?].¹

     Mary Slade was born circa 1706 in Topsham, Devon, England.¹ She was the daughter of Hill Slade and Martha [?].¹

     Elizabeth Leer was born circa 1800 in Dorset, England.²

     Anne Couran was born circa 1700 in Abbeyleaux, County Queens, Ireland.¹
     Anne married George Slade on January 13, 1720 in Kilcock, County Kildare, Ireland.¹

     James Slade was born circa 1722 in Poole or Wareham, Dorset, England.¹ He was the son of John Slade and Anne Sergaent.¹
     James married Mary Card on August 12, 1750 in Holy Trinity, Wareham Parish, Dorset, England.² His wife was found dead in bed in Wareham.¹ Mr. Lester, next door neighbor of his brother John, sold him a sow and 8 pigs at Lytchett Minster.¹ James Slade was Mayor of the Borough of Wareham in Dorset County and Coroner for the Borough and Island of Purbeck. He was also known as a "maltster and brewer" on April 12, 1774.^3,4,5 He was land in 1780 in Wareham, Dorset, England.⁶ He left a will on March 19, 1780; PROB 11/1064/200:; 27 April 1780;

19 March 1780
Will of James Slade of Wareham, Dorset maltster and Brewer

Executor Son George Slade – leasehold house etc where I now live for 5 years. 2ndly to my son James Slade - £100 to James.

Son Samuel Slade- £50 plus house etc east side South Street, Wareham in the occupation of Joseph Hartnell.

£200 to George Slade in trust for my son Samuel until age 21.

£50 to George Slade in trust for my son Robert until age 14 for his apprenticeship and schooling.
£350 to George Slade in trust for my son Robert until age 21.

To George Slade – house etc purchased of Henry Edmunds east side of New Street, Wareham and meadow or moor called East Moor near Wareham.

All remainder to George Slade

Signed Jas Slade
Witnesses: Mary Spratt, Tho Bartlett, Tho Bartlett junr.⁷ James died on March 23, 1780 in Wareham Parish, Dorset, England.⁸ His estate was probated on April 27, 1780 in Wareham; Proven by George Slade, son of the deceased and sole executor.⁹

     Samuel Slade was baptized on December 29, 1765 in Wareham Parish, Dorset, England.² He was born on December 29, 1765 in Wareham Parish, Dorset, England.^1,3 He was the son of James Slade and Mary Card.^1,2 Upon the death of his father, Samuel inherited a house on the east side of South Street in Wareham & £50 to be held in trust for him until he reaches the age of maturity by his brother George.⁴ Samuel received 8s per wwk for life from his Uncle John Slade's estate.⁵
     Samuel married Deborah Smith on August 24, 1799 in Poole, Dorset, England.⁶ Samuel died on July 22, 1800 in Wareham Parish, Dorset, at age 34.²

     George Card Slade was christened on November 16, 1760 in Wareham Parish, Dorset, England.² He was born on November 16, 1760 in Wareham Parish, Dorset, England.^3,4 He was the son of James Slade and Mary Card.^5,6 George inherited significantly upon the death of his father, the leasehold house where his father lived, funds in trust for the education and apprenticeship of his brothers Samuel and Robert, a house on the east side of New Street, and all remaining funds after all debts are paid.⁷
     George married Hanna Margaretta Glover on September 9, 1781 in St. Mary's, Wareham Parish, Dorset, England.⁸ George received £100 from his Uncle John Slade's estate.⁹ George Card Slade was called as Jurors eligible for jury service by the the Poor Rate in 1829 in St. Martin Parish, Wareham, Dorset, England.¹⁰ He was worked as a miller at the Wareham Mills in 1829.¹⁰ He was called as Jurors As a miller at Wareham Mills, he qualifies as a juror by the Poor Rate. in 1830 in Wareham Parish, Dorset.¹¹ George died in January, 1839 in Wareham Parish, Dorset, at age 78.¹²