Thomas Brett (1788-1826)

From Historical Hastings


Thomas Brett
Born21 January 1788
Died2 December 1826
Spouse(s)Sarah Ranger (1792-1870)
Parents

The Blacksmith Thomas Brett (some spellings show Britt - possibly due to the fact that it would appear that he could not read or write (based upon placing his 'mark' upon official documents) was found dead in a fishing boat during 1826 by his son, Thomas, the cause of death being arsenic poisoning (although no evidence of him having purchased the poison was found by an in quest)[1] - he having recently purchased a part share in the vessel[2].

Children


Children of: Thomas Brett and Sarah Ranger (1792-1870)  ¢
Name Birth Death Joined with
Thomas Brandon Brett (1816-1906) 30 May 1816 4 April 1906 [[Celia Barden (1821-1900)]]

Maria/Matilda Britt (1817-1818)

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Henry Brett (1820-1897)

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Sarah Ann Brett (1822-1903)

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William Brett (1825-1866)

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Martha Britt (1827-)

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References & Notes

  1. Hastings & St Leonards Observer 14 October 1893 pg. 6
  2. British Newspaper Archive Sussex Advertiser 4 December 1826 Pg. 0003