Re: HEPDEN
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Re: HEPDEN
c stone 11/25/04
Have a look at http://www.prattens.co.uk/families/hebden/notes.htmlhttp://www.prattens.co.uk/families/hebden/notes.html under Burwash and SSX. According to the Sussex Visitations "Thomas Hebden came out of the north and had issue". From the records I estimate Thomas was born 1500/1540 but have not found him in the north. Hebden derives from Hebden near Grassington in Wharfedale. The family were ironmasters on the Sussex Weald and later became Puritans for which they suffered - christian names such as Hopestill - and declined in status, though still in Sussex. Delighted to hear from you if you can link up.
John Hebden