John Relf

     John Relf was also known as John Grant. He was born on Sunday, 8 December 1816 at Brightling, Sussex Co., England. He appeared on the census of 1841 in the household of James Barrow at West Street, Heathfield, Sussex Co., Enlgand. He was enumerated as: John Grant, age 25, cordwainer apprentice, born Sussex. He and Caroline Barrow, daughter of James William Barrow and Jane Dearing, were married on Wednesday, 2 February 1842 at Brenchley, Kent Co., England. He appeared as household head on the census of 1851 at Rushlake, Warbleton, Sussex Co., England. He was enumerated as: John Relf, head, married, age 32, cordwainer, born Brightling Sussex. Caroline Relf, Mary Ann Relf, William Relf and Mahala Jane Relf also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of 1861 at Rushlake Green, Warbleton, Sussex Co., England. He was recorded as: John Grant, head, married, age 44, cordwainer, born Brightling Sussex. Caroline Grant, William Grant, Mahala Jane Grant, Emma Ellen Grant and Stephen Walter also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of 1871 at Rushlake Green, Warbleton, Sussex Co., England. He was entered as: John Grant, head, married, age 54, cordwainer, born Brightling, Sussex. Caroline Grant and Mary Pierce also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of 1891 at Rushlake Green, Warbleton, Sussex Co., England. He was recorded as: John Grant, head, married, age 74, cordwainer, employer, born Brightling, Sussex. Caroline Grant and Thomas Collins also appeared in the household. He appeared as household head on the census of 1901 at Warbleton, Sussex Co., England. He was listed as: John Grant, head, married, age 84, boot maker, working on own account at home, born Brightling, Sussex. Caroline Grant and Thomas Collins also appeared in the household. John died between October 1902 and December 1902 at Halisham, Sussex Co., England.