Hello Gillian. Re the origin of the name, you may find it of interest to have a look at http://www.publicprofiler.org/index.php?p=familyname (NB the link to the British Family Names site doesn't seem to be working but you can still look at the world map and home in on the UK.) In England the highest concentrations are in the south east, East Anglia, Yorkshire and Humberside. Good luck with your hunt - they sound like an interesting family! Claire -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of GW3190 Sent: 24 June 2012 04:24 To: [email protected] Subject: [SFHG] Robert TAYER I can't claim this as a brick wall since I have not had an opportunity to follow up all the clues but I would be grateful for any information about three generations of men with the name Robert TAYER. The first Robert, described as Robert Tayer of Charleton [the catalogue entry says Charleton, Steyning which seems to be incorrect however I have not seen the original] was appointed under Sheriff of Surrey and Sussex by Robert Moreley in 1631. He remained under Sheriff until at least 1637 when he made reports to parliament about the collection of ship-money. In 1635 he purchased Littleton Farm, Upwaltham. (in this document he is described as Robert Tayer of Charleton, Singleton, gent). His son Robert (2) was baptised at Singleton in 1638 however I have not found him in the Protestation returns of 1641. The baptism of Robert (2) gives his mother's name as Mary. In 1665/6 Robert (2), described as being of Midhurst, gent, and his mother, described as Mary Turner of Singleton, widow (another error or did she remarry and is a widow for the second time??) signed a marriage settlement with William Thornbury of London, gent and his son Timothy - property Littleton Farm. On 21 Feb 1665/6 Robert Tayer, bachelor of Charleton, Singleton, aged 26, married Eunice Thornbury at St Olave Hart Street, London. Robert (2) and Eunice went on to have a family of six (Robert (3), Lois, Virgin, Ann (bap 1678, St Peter the Great, Chichester), Dorothy (bap 1680, St Peter the Great, Chichester) and Eunice). Robert Tayer (2) was Mayor of Chichester in 1683-84 and in 1685 he was given the position of Customer for the port of Chichester. He died in 1718 and was buried at Singleton. His wife Eunice was his Executrix and sole beneficiary under his will. Can anyone help me to locate: 1. The marriage of Robert (1) and Mary ?. There is a marriage in the Sussex Marriage Index - Robert Tayer & Mary Meredith 23 July 1627 which some researchers seem to have claimed but that marriage is the second marriage of a Robert Tayer who was the rector at Tangmere and who died in 1629. 2. Death/burial or a will for Robert (1) 3. Possible subsequent remarriage of his widow Mary Tayer to ? Turner. 4. Baptisms for Robert, Lois, Virgin and Eunice Tayer between 1666 and 1685 (parents Robert Tayer & Eunice). 5. This is wishful thinking - the baptism of Robert (1) and names of his parents. Robert Tayer, rector of Tangmere, was born at Newbury, Berkshire c1558. If they were related then my Tayer family may have originated in that area. Thank you Gillian Melbourne, Australia ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message