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Matsfield Arms, Brighton Road, Clayton, Hassocks

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Directory of Pubs in the UK, historical public houses, Taverns, Inns, Beer Houses and Hotels in Beckley, Sussex .

Residents at this address

In 1901 at Matsfield Arms, Clayton, Cuckfield,
William Key, Grocers shopkeeper aged 56 and born in Scotland
Elizabeth W Key Wife aged 48 and born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex
Edith L Key, Daughter aged 20 and born in Clayton, Sussex
John W Key, Son, Architects clerk aged 19 and born in Clayton, Sussex
Thomas A Key, Son aged 14 and born in Clayton, Sussex
John Waiter, Father-in-law, Widower aged 77 and born in Poynings, Sussex

In 1911 at The Matsfield Arms Clayton Hassocks, Clayton
William Key, Grocer and beer retailer aged 66 and born in Fifeshire South Queensferry
Elizabeth Key, Wife, Assisting in the business aged 58 and born in Sussex Hurstpierpoint
Edith Leslie Key, Daughter, Assisting in the business aged 30 and born in Sussex Clayton
John William Key, Son, Surveying and architectural assistant aged 29 and born in Sussex Clayton
Thomas Alexander Key, Son, Telegraphist aged 24 and born in Sussex Clayton
John Winter, Father in law, Retired wheelwright, Widower aged 86 and born in Sussex Paynings

1938, Matsfield Arms, Fred Kirby, Clayton, Hassocks .. Post Office Directory

In 1939 at the Matsfield Arms Brighton Road, Hassock
Fred Kirby, Publican born in 23 Jan 1880
Emily R Kirby, Unpaid Domestic Duties born in 02 Mar 1876
Elaine M Lanaway, Unpaid Domestic Duties born in 27 Dec 1901
Peter Lanaway born in 29 Aug 1928
Mary Lanaway, later Jennings born in 03 Jul 1934



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