From him are descended the Neve families of Hastings and Fairlight. A Crowhurst Monumental Inscription states : "William Neve died 17 Feb 1831 and Hannah his wife died 20 Jan 1823 aged 7? years. Charles son of the above died 23 March 1853 and Elizabeth his wife died 6 Feb 1861 in her 87th year, leaving six sons and six daughters. Charlotte daug. of the above Charles and Elizabeth died ? 1827 aged 20 years."
"The Conversion of a Windmill" by Arthur H Neve (circa 1925) confirms date of death as 17 Feb 1831. Age at death is given as 93 years which corresponds with date of Baptism at Wittersham.