Publications
The Combers of Shermanbury, Chichester and Allington, by John Comber, published 1906 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 49, article, pp.128-156) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2134] & The Keep [LIB/500267] & S.A.S. library View Online
The Manor of Ham and the Gratwick Family, by John Comber, published 1906 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 49, notes & queries, pp.173-174) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2134] & The Keep [LIB/500267] & S.A.S. library View Online
The Family of Gratwicke, of Jarvis, Shermanbury and Tortington, by J. Comber, published 1919 in Sussex Archæological Collections (vol. 60, article, pp.34-66) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 2145] & The Keep [LIB/500278] & S.A.S. library View Online
Marriage Chains [of Joane, daughter of Walter Roberts, of Borzell], by John Comber, published May 1930 in Sussex Notes & Queries (vol. III no. 2, query, pp.60-62) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8952][Lib 8221] & The Keep [LIB/500205] & S.A.S. library
Sussex Genealogies, Vol 1, Horsham Centre, compiled by John Comber, published 1931 (vi + 406 pp., Cambridge: W. Heffer & Sons) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 3081][Lib 8288][Lib 10584] & The Keep [LIB/503528] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Review in Sussex Notes and Queries, August 1931:The volume dealing with the Horsham centre has now been published. It contains a mass of information about Sussex families in that neighbourhood which is invaluable to searchers.
The print is good and the matter well set out. The issue of subsequent volumes dealing with various centres of Sussex depends largely on the support which the present one receives.
The death of Mr. Comber, followed with tragic suddenness by that of Sir William Bull, who had undertaken the publication of the series, will be fresh in the minds of members of the Sussex Archaeological Society. All those who are interested in genealogical matters should support the issue of the subsequent volumes which must otherwise remain in MS.
The print is good and the matter well set out. The issue of subsequent volumes dealing with various centres of Sussex depends largely on the support which the present one receives.
The death of Mr. Comber, followed with tragic suddenness by that of Sir William Bull, who had undertaken the publication of the series, will be fresh in the minds of members of the Sussex Archaeological Society. All those who are interested in genealogical matters should support the issue of the subsequent volumes which must otherwise remain in MS.
Sussex Genealogies, Vol 2, Ardingly Centre, compiled by John Comber, published 1932 (vi + 362 pp., Cambridge: W. Heffer & Sons) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 8289][Lib 10585] & The Keep [LIB/503529] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Sussex Genealogies, Vol 3, Lewes Centre, compiled by John Comber, published 1932 (vi + 366 pp., Cambridge: W. Heffer & Sons) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 10586][Lib 3083][Lib 8290] & The Keep [LIB/503530] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Review in Sussex Notes and Queries, November 1933:The third volume of this valuable collection has just been published. It deals with those families who have special connection with the Lewes neighbourhood, but is in no way confined to the town or its inhabitants. In this way the description as 'Lewes Centre' is somewhat misleading as it gives a limited idea of the scope of the volume. To take some specimens at random, we find the Lewknor pedigree, with branches of Trotton, Tangmer, West Dean, and Kingston Bowsey; Luxford of Hurstpierpoint; Dobell of Streat; Courthope of Danny and Whiligh; Campion of Danny.
It is well that the work of a life-time of patient and accurate research is being preserved and made available to the general public by means of this series of volumes.
As a work of reference it is invaluable, and we hope that the sale of the existing instalments will enable the Editors to continue their publication.
It is well that the work of a life-time of patient and accurate research is being preserved and made available to the general public by means of this series of volumes.
As a work of reference it is invaluable, and we hope that the sale of the existing instalments will enable the Editors to continue their publication.