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Published	Title, author and references
1931	Wealden Iron by Ernest Straker ⇒ p. 264
1947	Frant - A Parish History by Henry S. Eeles ⇒ p. 211; p. 219

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c 1795		Part of the 1 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1795 by William Gardner and Thomas Gream		Mill

6^th Jun 1841	Census	Stephen Jones, M, Head, age 44; occupation MILLER	Stephen Jones	Benhall Mill	1841 Census Frant, Sussex
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Sylvia Jones, F, [Wife], age 39, born Sussex	Sylvia Jones
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Mary Ann Funnell, F, age 18, born Sussex; occupation Servant	Mary Ann Funnell
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Charles Butwish, M, age 20 to 24, born Sussex; occupation Servant	Charles Butwish
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Samuell Seamer, M, age 18, born Sussex; occupation Servant	Samuell Seamer

6^th Jun 1841	Census	William Pilbeam, M, Head, age 60 to 64, born Sussex; occupation Labourer	William Pilbeam, labourer	Benhall Cottages	1841 Census Frant, Sussex
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Sarah Pilbeam, F, [Wife], age 56, born Sussex	Sarah Pilbeam [Tickner]
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Harriott Pilbeam, F, [Daughter], age 24, born Sussex	Harriott Pilbeam

6^th Jun 1841	Census	Jacob Humphrey, M, Head, age 28, born Sussex; occupation Miller journeyman	Jacob Humphrey, miller journeyman	Benhall Cottages	1841 Census Frant, Sussex
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Sophia Humphrey, F, [Wife], age 26, born Sussex	Sophia Humphrey [Manktellow]
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Fanny Humphrey, F, [Daughter], age 2, born Sussex	Fanny Humphrey
6^th Jun 1841	Census	Elizabeth Humphrey, F, [Mother], age 50 to 54, born Sussex	Elizabeth Humphrey [Twopenney]

30^th Mar 1851	Census	Head; occupation RETIRED FARMER	John Smith	Benhall	1851 Census Frant, Sussex
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Wife	Hannah Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Daughter; occupation ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPER	Winifred Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Son; employs 2 people; occupation FARMER	Christopher Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Son; employs 2 people; occupation MILLER	Henry Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Daughter; occupation SERVANT	Louisa Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Grand-son; occupation Miller's apprentice	William Riburt
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Visitor; occupation DRESSMAKER	Louisa Lockett

30^th Mar 1851	Census	Head; occupation MILLER	Tilden Smith	Benhall Cottage	1851 Census Frant, Sussex
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Wife	Hannah Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Son; occupation SCHOLAR	Henry Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Daughter; occupation SCHOLAR	Hannah Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Son; occupation SCHOLAR	Albart Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Son	Tilden Smith
30^th Mar 1851	Census	Son	Peter Smith

1867	Directory entry	Smith Christopher & Henry, millers, Benhall mill		Benhall mill	Post Office Directory

1874	Directory entry	Smith Henry, miller, Benhall mill		Benhall mill	Post Office Directory

c 1875		Part of the 6 inch to 1 mile map of Sussex produced in 1875 by Ordnance Survey		Benhall

3^rd Apr 1881	Census	Henry Wallis, M, Head, married, age 29, born Mayfield; occupation Millers Grinder (Corn)	Henry Wallis	Benhall Cottage	1881 Census Frant, Sussex
3^rd Apr 1881	Census	Mary J. Wallis, F, Wife, married, age 24, born Wadhurst	Mary J. Wallis
3^rd Apr 1881	Census	Charles H. Wallis, M, Son, age 1, born Lindfield	Charles H. Wallis

3^rd Apr 1881	Census	Thomas Hodge, M, Head, married, age 54, born Hawkhurst; occupation Farm labourer	Thomas Hodge	Benhall Cottage	1881 Census Frant, Sussex
3^rd Apr 1881	Census	Elanor Hodge, F, Wife, married, age 48, born Uckfield	Elanor Hodge
3^rd Apr 1881	Census	Philadelphia Hemsby, F, Servant, widowed, age 72, born Ewhurst; occupation Nurse	Philadelphia Hemsby

1882	Directory entry	Smith Hy., miller (water), Benhall mill		Benhall mill	Kelly's Directory

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