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There are records of the Deeks Family in Hundon from the early 1700's. But I also have a will of Mary Deke, widow of Hundon dated 1570, will add to site once I have had time to transcribe it. The Deeks Family were farmers until about 1901 when the family dispersed.
Baptisms 1674 - 1913 Marriages 1674 - 1910 Burials 1674 - 1900 For the full Parish Entries see - Haverhill Family History Group
THE DEEKS FAMILY FARMING IN HUNDON
I have not found a will for the early Thomas Deeks c1730, but his son James Deeks Will names Four Farms amongst other property. Wash Farm, Swan Hall Farm, Brick Wall Farm and The Street Farm . The Census shows the farms below
Brick Wall Farm The Deeks family farmed at Brick Wall Farm for at least 100 years. James Deeks from about 1790 until his death in 1838. Then his son Charles took over the farm until his death in 1889. Then his son William took over until his death in 1892. Highfield Farm Thomas Deeks was farming at Highfield Farm from about 1779 to 1826. Then his son John 1826 to 1869. Mortlocks Farm William was farming at Mortlocks Farm from 1861 to 1889 when he took over running Brick Wall Farm from his father Charles. Street Farm George Deeks until his death in 1846 Thirks Farm, Matthew Deeks was farming at Thirks Farm from 1826 to 1851. by 1861 he had moved to Bull Lane Farm in Long Melford. Wash House Farm James Deeks 1790 until his death in 1838. Then his daughter Susan from 1838 until her death in 1862. James widow Mary took over the farm from 1862 until her death in 1873.
If anyone knows of these farms or has any photographs I would love to hear from you.
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