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     (?) Sumner married Elizabeth F. Maplethorpe, daughter of John Maplethorpe and Eliza (?), between 1880 and 1900.¹ (?) Sumner died between 1880 and 1900.¹

     Ida Shafer was born in August 1868 at Michigan, USA.¹ She married John B. Maplethorpe, son of John Maplethorpe and Eliza (?), on 27 May 1891 at Macomb County, Michigan, USA.^2,1

     Electa Maplethorpe was born in August 1892 at Michigan, USA.¹ She was educated in 1904 at School District #3, Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, USA.² She married John J. Licht on 24 August 1920 at Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, USA.^3,4 Electa Licht and John J. Licht appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census at Armada, Macomb County, Michigan, USA.⁵

     John J. Licht was born circa 1888 at Michigan, USA.² He married Electa Maplethorpe, daughter of John B. Maplethorpe and Ida Shafer, on 24 August 1920 at Richmond, Macomb County, Michigan, USA.^1,3 John J. Licht and Electa Licht appeared on the 1930 U.S. Federal Census at Armada, Macomb County, Michigan, USA.²

     Charlotte Withers married John Stringer on 18 October 1814 at St. Nicholas Church, Wells next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England.^2,1

     Some records reflect that Ann Platten was born circa 1826.¹ She married Charles Goss on 21 July 1851 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.^3,4 Ann Platten married Francis Abbs, son of Thomas Abbs and Mary Ann Abbs, on 21 November 1860 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England; witnesses Charles Platten and Mary Amelia Sayer.¹ Ann Platten died between July 1905 and September 1905 at Norfolk, Erpingham, England.⁵

     George Platten was a labourer.¹ He married Ann (?)²

     Ann (?) married George Platten.¹

     William Abbs was born circa December 1912 at Thornley (by Kelloe), County Durham, England.¹

     Charles Goss was born circa January 1822 at Fakenham, Norfolk, England.¹ He married Ann Platten, daughter of George Platten and Ann (?), on 21 July 1851 at St. John the Baptist Church, Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.^2,3 Charles Goss was a soldier circa December 1851 at England.⁴ He died in August 1854 at Fakenham, Norfolk, England.⁵ He was buried on 12 August 1854 at St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Fakenham, Norfolk, England.⁵

     Charles Benjamin Goss was born circa December 1851 at Fakenham, Norfolk, England.¹

     Clara Goss was born circa March 1855 at Fakenham, Norfolk, England.¹

     Thomas Reece married Sarah (?) at Brierly Hill, Staffordshire, England.² Thomas Reece was born circa 1812 at Brierly Hill, Staffordshire, England.¹

     Sarah (?) married Thomas Reece at Brierly Hill, Staffordshire, England.¹ Sarah (?) was born circa 1816 at Brierly Hill, Staffordshire, England.¹

     John Burrele married Jane Abbs, daughter of John Abbs and Mary Pank, circa 1800.¹

     Richard Fitt married Rebecca Abbs, daughter of John Abbs and Mary Pank, on 24 April 1817 at St. Simon and St. Jude Church, Norwich, Norfolk, England.^2,1,3

     James Crask Love was born on 20 August 1788 at Runton, Norfolk, England.² He married Ann Abbs, daughter of John Abbs and Mary Pank, on 7 August 1816 at Holy Trinity Church, Runton, Norfolk, England.^1,3

     Matthew Pank was born circa November 1745 at Runton, Norfolk, England.¹ He died before 4 February 1797.²

     John Pank was born on 11 October 1747 at Runton, Norfolk, England.¹ He died before 4 February 1797.²

     Rose Green married Thomas Abbs, son of William Abbs and Susannah Feazer, on 23 September 1729 at St. Mary the Virgin Church, Northrepps, Norfolk, England.¹

     William Abbs was baptized on 21 June 1730 at All Saints Church, Sheringham, Norfolk, England.¹

     Thomas Abbs was baptized on 10 October 1730 at All Saints Church, Sheringham, Norfolk, England.¹ He married Susanna Greenwood on 2 November 1772 at Marsham, Norfolk, England.²

     Ash Windham was born after 1679.³ He died on 5 April 1749 at Felbrigg, Norfolk, England.⁴ He was buried on 11 April 1749 at Felbrigg, Norfolk, England.⁴ The Windham family, holders of the Felbrigg Estate for most of the 17th and 18th centuries, had significant interactions with the Abbs family, who were frequent and favored tenants of arable land on the estate. I have many records of land transactions involving Abbs family members and the Windhams. Please inquire for more information.

     Peter Abbs was a yeoman and oatmealmaker at Runton, Norfolk, England.^4,5,6 He married Agnis (?) before September 1656.⁶ Between 1661 and 1701, Peter Abbs acquired copyhold in two parcels of three roods and two roods, respectively, at Gresham, Norfolk, England, from his brother, Richard Abbs, which parcels Richard Abbs had acquired as son and heir of their father, Richard Abbs.⁷ Peter Abbs held the office of constable between 7 January 1664 and 22 February 1665 at Runton, Norfolk, England.⁸ He pressed charges against an unknown person for stealing yarn and selling it for 17d the dozen at Kelling fair between 29 September 1664 and 22 February 1665 at Runton, Norfolk, England.⁹ He was listed in the Hearth Tax Assessment of 25 March 1666 as a resident of Runton, Norfolk, England, in a house containing three hearths.¹⁰ On 9 November 1671, Peter Abbs leased the 2 great closes and Old Hall yard at Sustead, Norfolk, England, from William Windham.¹¹ Circa 1682, Peter Abbs leased 10 parcels containing 30 acres and 1/2 rood including 7 parcels in Aylmerton field at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, from William Windham These were the parcels previously leased by Peter's brother, Richard Abbs, until Richard defaulted on his rents.¹² On 5 November 1701, Peter Abbs granted copyhold in two parcels of three roods and two roods, respectively, at Gresham, Norfolk, England, to William Abbs which parcels Peter Abbs had acquired from Richard Abbs.¹ Peter Abbs married Elizabeth (?) before 1706.¹³ Peter Abbs died circa 1706 at Runton, Norfolk, England.¹⁴ Peter died intestate and his estate was probated in February 1706 at Archdeaconry of Norfolk, Norwich, Norfolk, England. Elizabeth Abbs, his widow, was appointed Administratrix of his estate.¹⁴

     Richard Abbs married Agnes (?) before March 1654.¹ Richard Abbs executed a Will on 28 March 1654 at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.¹ He died in 1661 at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.¹ He was buried in 1661 at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.¹

     Agnes (?) married Richard Abbs before March 1654.¹

     On 22 February 1663 at Gresham, Norfolk, England, William Abbs and John Flaxmanwere bound by Justice of the Peace Robert Doughty to indict and give evidence against Robert Duffield of Sustead for stealing of vetches.² William Abbs was listed in the Hearth Tax Assessment of 29 September 1664 as a resident of Aylmerton, Norfolk, England, in a home containing one hearth.³ He lived on 16 November 1670 at Aylmerton, Norfolk, England.⁴ On 16 November 1670, William Abbs leased the Bush Close and the Hill Close at Norfolk, England, from William Windham.⁵ Based on William Windham's Green Book accounts, William Abbs and Thomas Abbs appear to have shared the responsibilities under William's 11-year tenancy of the Bush Close and the Hill Close, as various debt and credit entries are attributed to Thomas or William, respectively.⁶ William Abbs died before 15 April 1700.^7,8