The story of the Hands and Cheesman Families
The Cheesman Family
My maternal grandmother’s family were Shoreham through and through, with a bit off added Cornish. Many of my ancestors made their living from the sea and some fell victim to the perils of maritime trade. Changing times eventually forced them into land-based professions and they gradually moved away from this historic Sussex town.
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Chapter 4
The Early Cheesmans
Their origins in Southwick and Shoreham and lives as Master Mariners are well documented in the public records.
Chapter 5
Francis Cheesman (1796-1861)
A Master Mariner most of whose children followed in his footsteps or married mariners.
Chapter 6
Francis Cheesman (1822-1890)
Another Master Mariner who experience more than his fair share of tragedy – his wife, children and grandchildren all had premature deaths.
Chapter 7
Frank Cheesman (1846-1922)
A land lubber who made his living from the sea without getting his feet wet. His wife’s origins in Cornwall add a bit of interest.
Chapter 8
Charles Cheesman (1877-1946)
The first builder in the family, he was responsible for several prominent buildings in Shoreham, but his infidelity had an important impact on the lives of his children.
Chapter 8a
Joyce Winifred Cheesman (1907 – 1996)
My grandmother and her siblings did not get on well in adult life.
Chapter 9
The Maples of Shoreham
Sam Maple, oyster fisherman, gun merchant and celebrated oarsman – there is a lot to tell.
Chapter 9a
Maple Ancestors
Sam had many siblings and ancestors, some with interesting lives.
Chapter 9b
Sam Maple: The Female Lines – Chipper, Beach, Champion & Standen
Sam’s female ancestors are even more interesting than the Maples.Needs some text here…..