William Akehurst

b. 19 December 1757, d. 1822

Parents:

Father: John Akehurst b. 22 Nov 1720, d. Oct 1777
Mother: Elizabeth Fuller b. c 1730, d. 1777
Last Edited: 18 Sep 2018

Family:

Jane Burt b. c 1769, d. 1805

Children:

Maria Akehurst b. 16 Jun 1793
Elizabeth Akehurst b. 9 Mar 1800
Thomas Akehurst b. 28 Nov 1802

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "surname ACKHURST."
  2. [S651] Will of John Akehurst of Hellingly, Sussex, England, made 29 Sep 1777, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 Sep 1783. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/667).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  4. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "film 1886178, image 218."
  5. [S673] Will of Henry Akehurst of Lewes, Sussex, England, made 29 May 1816, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 25 Mar 1818. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/73/104).
  6. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  7. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6MZ3-RTS."

Thomas Akehurst

b. 30 November 1760, d. 17 December 1809

Parents:

Father: John Akehurst b. 22 Nov 1720, d. Oct 1777
Mother: Elizabeth Fuller b. c 1730, d. 1777
Last Edited: 15 Aug 2018

Family:

Hannah Delves b. 6 Jun 1762, d. 1840

Children:

Henry Akehurst b. 14 Apr 1790
John Akehurst b. 21 Jun 1792
James Akehurst+ b. 17 Apr 1794
Elizabeth Akehurst b. 21 Apr 1796
George Akehurst b. 23 Aug 1798
Harriet Akehurst b. 24 Sep 1801, d. 1876
Thomas Akehurst b. 21 Jul 1803, d. 1804
Stephen Akehurst+ b. 24 Apr 1805

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "surname ACKHURST."
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Benjamin of Hellingly 1800, Film :1886100, image: 344."
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "49 years."
  5. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6MZ3-RTS."

Samuel Akehurst

b. 16 November 1765, d. 1827

Parents:

Father: John Akehurst b. 22 Nov 1720, d. Oct 1777
Mother: Elizabeth Fuller b. c 1730, d. 1777
Last Edited: 28 Mar 2019

Family:

Elizabeth Christian b. c 1766, d. 1827

Children:

Elizabeth Akehurst b. 18 Apr 1790
Lucy Akehurst b. 10 Mar 1791
Maria Akehurst b. 31 Oct 1792
Naomi Akehurst+ b. 29 May 1794, d. 1843
Orpah Akehurst b. 17 Dec 1796
John Akehurst+ b. 26 Nov 1798, d. 1875
Harriet Akehurst b. 1 Feb 1801
Louisa Akehurst b. 21 Jun 1803
William Akehurst b. 10 Jul 1806

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "surname ACKHURST."
  2. [S651] Will of John Akehurst of Hellingly, Sussex, England, made 29 Sep 1777, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 Sep 1783. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/667).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  4. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "film 1886178, image 218."
  5. [S673] Will of Henry Akehurst of Lewes, Sussex, England, made 29 May 1816, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 25 Mar 1818. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/73/104).
  6. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  7. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6MZ3-RTS."

Henry Akehurst

b. 1 July 1769, d. 1818
Signature of Henry Akehurst of Lewes, 1816.

Parents:

Father: John Akehurst b. 22 Nov 1720, d. Oct 1777
Mother: Elizabeth Fuller b. c 1730, d. 1777
Last Edited: 4 Jan 2022
  • Baptism*: Henry Akehurst was baptized on 1 July 1769 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, surname AKEHURST.1
  • He was the son of John Akehurst and Elizabeth Fuller.
  • (Witness) Will: Henry Akehurst is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 29 September 1777 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB; Note: Signs his name John ACKHURST, although name spelt AKEHURST in the first few lines of the will.2
  • Anecdote: Henry's own will made in 1816 indicates that he probably never married.
  • Occupation*: Henry Akehurst was a servant to Mrs Sarah Mason of Lewes in 1816.
  • Will*: Henry Akehurst left a will made on 29 May 1816 at Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.3,4
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Henry AKEHURST of Lewes, 1818
    (ESRO: PBT 1/1/73/104)
    Made: 29 May 1816
    Proved: 25 March 1818
    This is the last Will and Testament of me Henry Akehurst of Lewes in the County of Sussex, servant to Mrs. Mason. First I order and direct that all my just debts, funeral expenses and the charges of proving and executing this my Will, be paid and discharged as soon as conveniently may be after my decease by my Executors hereinafter named. Also I give and beseech to each of my brothers, John Akehurst of Hellingly, my brother William Akehurst of Mayfield and my brother Samuel Akehurst of Pevensey, all in the said county, one hundred pounds a piece. Also I give and bequeath to each of the wives of my said brothers John and Samuel Akehurst, the sum of nineteen guineas a piece and to my sister in law Hannah, the widow of my late brother Thomas Akehurst deceased, the sum of nineteen guineas. Also I give and bequeath unto each of the children of my said late brother Thomas, that is to say Henry Akehurst, John Akehurst, James Akehurst, Stephen Akehurst, Elizabeth Akehurst and Harriet Akehurst, the sum of ten pounds a piece; and to each of the children of my said brother Samuel Akehurst that may be living at the time of my decease, the sum of ten pounds a piece, except his daughter Elizabeth to whom I give the sum of fifteen pounds. Also I give to each of the children of my said brother William that may be living at the time of my decease, the sum of ten pounds a piece. Also I give to each of my God children viz John, son of Thomas Holman of Hellingly aforesaid and John, son of George Bayley of Lewes, the sum of five pounds a piece. And to my fellow servant, Ann Tingley, five pounds if she shall be living in the service of Mrs Mason at the time of my decease, otherwise not. All which said legacies I direct shall be paid within twelve months next after my decease. Also I give unto my respected Mistress, Mrs Sarah Mason of Lewes aforesaid, a mourning ring which I request her to accept as a mark of my respect for her. Also I give unto my brother John Akehurst, my bureau and bookcase and to my nephew John Akehurst, son of my late brother Thomas, my watch with its chain and appurtenances. Also I give to the poor people of the Parish of Hellingly, aforesaid five pounds to be distributed amongst such of them and in such portion as my Executors shall think proper on Saint Thomas’ day next after my decease. And I direct that my remains shall be buried in a grave in the burying ground of the said Church of Hellingly and that a decent monumental inscription shall be placed over the same by my Executors. All the rest residue and remainder of my goods, chattels and personal estate after payment of legacies and paying expenses of executing this my Will, I give and bequeath to each of my brothers as shall be living at the time of my decease to be equally divided between them, share and share alike. And lastly I make constitute and appoint my said brother John Akehurst and my friend John Pitcher of Hellingly, Executors of this my last Will and Testament to each of whom I give the sum of five pounds as a compensation for their trouble.
    In witness whereof I the said
    Henry Akehurst to this my last Will and Testament have subscribed my name and affixed my seal this twenty ninth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and sixteen.
    Henry Akehurst
    Signed Sealed Published and Declared by the within named
    Henry Akehurst the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses
    J (or T?) Woollgar, W Woollgar , Lewes
    25th March 1818 Then were sworn
    John Akehurst and John Pitcher the Executors named in the said Will To whom was committed the burdhen(?) of the execution thereof Sworn also that the Goods, Chattels and Credits of the said Deceased do not amount in value unto Eight hundred pounds.
    (Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole, 30 March 2017.)
  • Death*: Henry Akehurst died in 1818 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Burial*: Henry Akehurst was buried on 16 March 1818 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "age 48 years", of Lewes St Michael.5
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 25 March 1818 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, value £800.

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "surname AKEHURST."
  2. [S651] Will of John Akehurst of Hellingly, Sussex, England, made 29 Sep 1777, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 23 Sep 1783. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/64/667).
  3. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "film 1886178, image 218."
  4. [S673] Will of Henry Akehurst of Lewes, Sussex, England, made 29 May 1816, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 25 Mar 1818. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/73/104).
  5. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Richard Akehurst

b. circa 1693, d. 1735
Last Edited: 17 May 2022
  • Birth*: Richard Akehurst was born circa 1693 at Sussex, England.
  • Anecdote*: Possibilities for Richard:
    1. Richard Akehurst baptised 6 Apr 1684 at Mayfield, son of John and Frances Akehurst (SFHG baptism index).
    2. Richard Akehurst baptised 29 Jun 1684 at Lewes Southover St John the Baptist, son of Richard and Anne Akehurst (SFHG baptism index).
    (Note: parents would be Richard Akehurst of Eastbourne married Ann Novice at Lewes All Saints on 23 Sep 1680.)
    3. Richard could be an unrecorded baptism c1693 for Richard Akehurst senior (1669-1747) and Elizabeth (c1673-1722) of Hellingly.
    There is also Richard Akehurst baptised 4 Oct 1691 at Northiam son of John and Sarah Akehurst but he was buried there 15 Nov 1691.
  • Marriage*: Richard Akehurst married Elizabeth Blaber, daughter of John Blaber and Dorothy Medhurst, on 26 January 1715/16 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Death*: Richard Akehurst died in 1735 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Burial*: Richard Akehurst was buried on 25 October 1735 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "Akehurst."2

Family:

Elizabeth Blaber b. 11 Jan 1694/95, d. 1755

Children:

John Akehurst+ b. 22 Nov 1720, d. Oct 1777
Richard Akehurst b. 20 Jan 1722, d. 1723
Elizabeth Akehurst b. 17 May 1724
Richard Akehurst b. 14 May 1727, d. 1733
Samuel Akehurst b. 16 Jan 1729, d. 1733

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth Blaber

b. 11 January 1694/95, d. 1755

Parents:

Last Edited: 17 Sep 2018
  • Baptism*: Elizabeth Blaber was baptized on 11 January 1694/95 at St Mary Magdalene, Wartling, Sussex, EnglandB, only possiblity from SFHG index.1
  • She was the daughter of John Blaber and Dorothy Medhurst.
  • Marriage*: Elizabeth Blaber married Richard Akehurst on 26 January 1715/16 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Married Name: As of 26 January 1715/16, her married name was Akehurst.
  • Death*: Elizabeth Blaber died in 1755 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Anecdote*: In the Poor Book of the parish of Hellingly (1747-1764) records that they (Overseers of the Poor?) met at the house of Widow Akehurst on 3 Feb 1755.
    On that same day it also recorded that: John Akehurst is to keep Jane Oxley (aged 7 years) youngest girl of Wm Oxley decd. from this day to Lady Day 1756 for 3 pounds 10 shillings.
    https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D1X3-NRW?mode=g&i=196&cat=216231
    (image 197 of 919) (ESRO PAR 375/31/1/2.)3
  • Burial*: Elizabeth Blaber was buried on 31 December 1755 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "widow."4

Family:

Richard Akehurst b. c 1693, d. 1735

Children:

John Akehurst+ b. 22 Nov 1720, d. Oct 1777
Richard Akehurst b. 20 Jan 1722, d. 1723
Elizabeth Akehurst b. 17 May 1724
Richard Akehurst b. 14 May 1727, d. 1733
Samuel Akehurst b. 16 Jan 1729, d. 1733

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D1X3-V2L."
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "widow."

Richard Akehurst

b. 16 January 1669, d. 1747

Parents:

Father: Samuel Akehurst b. c 1640, d. 1685
Mother: Mary Maides
Last Edited: 22 Sep 2019

Family:

Elizabeth (?) b. c 1673, d. 1722

Children:

John Akehurst b. 12 Apr 1691
Elizabeth Akehurst b. 2 Feb 1695
Thomas Akehurst b. 25 Sep 1698, d. 1707/8
Mary Akehurst b. 1702, d. 1702

Citations

  1. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5L1-DGL : 11 February 2018, Richard Akhurst, 16 Jan 1669); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 942.25 H3 V26F."
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth (?)

b. circa 1673, d. 1722
Last Edited: 26 Sep 2018

Family:

Richard Akehurst b. 16 Jan 1669, d. 1747

Children:

John Akehurst b. 12 Apr 1691
Elizabeth Akehurst b. 2 Feb 1695
Thomas Akehurst b. 25 Sep 1698, d. 1707/8
Mary Akehurst b. 1702, d. 1702

Citations

  1. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Samuel Akehurst

b. circa 1640, d. 1685
Last Edited: 14 Sep 2018

Family:

Mary Maides

Children:

Richard Akehurst+ b. 16 Jan 1669, d. 1747
John Akehurst+ b. 17 Nov 1671, d. Jan 1714/15
Samuel Akehurst+ b. 25 Jul 1676, d. 1758
Child Akehurst b. 1682, d. Jul 1682

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mary Maides

Last Edited: 14 Sep 2018

Family:

Samuel Akehurst b. c 1640, d. 1685

Children:

Richard Akehurst+ b. 16 Jan 1669, d. 1747
John Akehurst+ b. 17 Nov 1671, d. Jan 1714/15
Samuel Akehurst+ b. 25 Jul 1676, d. 1758
Child Akehurst b. 1682, d. Jul 1682

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

John Akehurst

b. 24 May 1601, d. 1657

Parents:

Father: John Akehurst b. c 1565, d. 1630
Mother: Mary (?) b. c 1580, d. Nov 1639
Last Edited: 2 Jan 2022
  • Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 24 May 1601 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • He was the son of John Akehurst and Mary (?)
  • (Witness) Will: John Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Joan (?) dated 1 February 1602 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Marriage License*: John Akehurst and Anna Newington obtained a marriage licence on 29 October 1631 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Hellingly, gent; Hannah [sic] of Ticehurst. Sponsors: John Akehurst and William Archer, Hellingly, gent.3
  • Marriage*: John Akehurst married Anna Newington, daughter of Samuel Newington and Ann Cruttenden, on 31 October 1631 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Mr and Ann.3
  • (Witness) Will: John Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Samuel Cruttenden dated 23 September 1646 at Warbleton, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Anecdote: In 1648 Richard FARNCOMB transferred various lands inherited, including “a piece of land called Mollgreene, one and a half acres, and a messuage or dwelling house and windmill built thereon, with appurtenances, situate in the parish of St Mary in the Castle … to the uses of John Akehurst of Hastings, yeoman.” ESRO: MIL 3/16/1 cited by Lawes & Dance.
  • Anecdote: John Akehurst was a lessee/ironmaster who operated an iron furnace in Warbleton called Cowbeech (Cralle) Forge and Furnace, and also rented Steel Forge. This from the Wealden Iron Research Group:
    John Akehurst of Crawle was presumably occupying the furnace in 1649 when he was purchasing mine from Clippenham, from Lord Dacre, and also renting Steel forge (Daniel Tyssen 1872: 262; Essex RO D/DL/E22). In 1653 he was casting shot for the Office of Ordnance (TNA SP 18/39/31). The furnace and the forge both operated in 1653 but were ruined by 1664. A road leading to Cowbeech forge was mentioned in 1655 and 1693 (ESRO SAS RF3/89 and 4/2).4
  • Anecdote: Title: Bargain and Sale
    Date: 6 Apr 1654
    Repository: East Sussex Record Office
    ESRO reference: SAS/PN 420
    Description: JOHN AKEHURST the elder of Warbleton, gent., and his son and heir JOHN AKEHURST the younger, to THOMAS DELVE of Herstmonceux, yeoman - for £120 - of 2 pieces of fresh marsh land called Harebettinge Marsh containing 9 acres in Hailsham, bounding to lands of John Fuller, E., John Read, W., Richard Waterhouse, S. and the common sewer, N
    Signatures destroyed by removal of tags
    Witnesses to deed and livery of seisin:- John Smith, Richard Dicker.
  • Death*: John Akehurst died in 1657 at Warbleton, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Will*: John Akehurst left a will made on 6 August 1657 at Warbleton, Sussex, EnglandB.5
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Akehurst of Warbleton, 1657
    (PCC: PROB 11/268/302)
    Made: 5 Aug 1657
    Proved: 21 Oct 1657
    In the name of God Amen I John Akehurst of Warbleton in the Countye of Sussex gent beinge of perfect memorie & understandinge (praised be God) doe constitute and ordaine this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme followinge First I comit my Soule to God And my bodye to the earth trusting in the meritts of Christ that after death shall putt an end to my mortall Condicon I shall live with him in glory Item I give to the poore of Warbleton and of Hellingly Five poundes a peece To be paid within one yeare after my decease by myne Executors Item I give to my brother Thomas Akehurst And to my sisters Mary Rest Anne Francke and Deborah Winter to each of them a ringe of gould of twenty shillings price To be delivered to them within one yeare after my death by myne Executrice Item I give to my Daughter Anne Fourteene hundred poundes And to my // Daughter Mary fourteene hundred poundes One thousand poundes I appoint to be paid to either of them within one yeare after my Decease And thirty poundes to each of them for their maintenance to be paid to them within that year And I appoint that the other fower hundred poundes given to each of them shalbe paid to them within three yeares after my decease And if either of my Daughters shall depart this life unmarryed before any of the payments aforesaid shalbe due my minde is that her porcon shalbe equally devided betwixt my sonne John and my other daughter surviveinge Item I give all my underwoodes in Hellingly unto myne Executrice with full liberty of three yeares for the fellinge coalinge and carryinge away the said Coales and Woodes Item I give to my sonne John Tenne poundes to be paid to him within one yeare after my decease Item I give to my wife Anne Twoe hundred poundes and halfe myne houshold and her dwellinge in the house of Crawe and the benefitt of the gardens and Tenne Cords of wood and fower hundred of faggotts during my Lease of the said Crawl And my will is that my daughters Anne and Mary shall have the lynnen that they have spunne & made Item I give to my mother Anne Stonestreete fourteene poundes by the yeare in consideracon of her Annuitye wch shee resigned to be paid to her quarterlye by myne Executrice and in case there be a faylinge of payment I doe give her and an[N]uitye of fourteene poundes out of all my land to be paid as formerlie with liberty of distreyninge Item I give Richard Dicker Five poundes to be paid within a yeare after my decease Item to John Pigherst Mary Daw and Joseph Rogers Twenty shillinges a peece Item I give to my Cosin John Goldinge a gold ringe of Fortye shillinges And to Mr Joseph Newnigton and Mr Richard Weller a ringe of gold of three poundes a peece as a token of my love And I make and ordeyne my wife Anne sole and onely Executrice of this my will And my will is that my debts and legacies beinge paid that the overplus of my estate shall be given to my sonne John And I appoint Mr Joseph Newnigton and Mr Richard Weller Overseers of this my Will Desiringe them to assist my wife mine Executrice with their best advice and Counsell In wittnes whereof I have here unto sett my hand and seale this present 5t of August 1657
    John Akehurst Published and declared in the presence of Ri. Weller Richard Deles Letitia Delves Richard Dicker The marke of John Pigherst
    Probate: 21st October to Anne Akehurst, relict and executrix.
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 9 September 2018 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  • Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 12 August 1657 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "Mr. of Warbleton."6
  • Anecdote: The burial at Hellingly was also recorded at Warbleton "12 Aug 1657 at Hellingly, gent who lived and dyed in this parish [Warbleton].6
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 21 October 1657 at London, Middlesex, England.

Family:

Anna Newington b. c 1610, d. c 1693

Children:

John Akehurst b. 6 Jan 1632/33, d. Mar 1693
Samuel Akehurst b. 29 Jun 1634
Anna Akehurst+ b. 10 Jan 1635/36
Mary Akehurst b. 3 Dec 1637, d. Sep 1657

Citations

  1. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KG8J-FPV : 7 December 2017), John Akeherst, 1601."
  2. [S685] Will of Joan Akehurst of Hellingly, Sussex, England, made 1 Feb 1602, proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, 8 Jul 1604. (ESRO:PBT/1/1/12/21).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  4. [S717] Website "Wealden Iron Research Group Database" (http://www.wirgdata.org/).
  5. [S773] Will of John Akehurst of Warbleton, Sussex, England, made 5 Aug 1657, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 21 Oct 1657. (TNA: PROB 11/268/302).
  6. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Anna Newington

b. circa 1610, d. circa 1693

Parents:

Father: Samuel Newington b. c 1583, d. 11 Dec 1619
Mother: Ann Cruttenden b. 1583/84
Last Edited: 2 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: Anna Newington was born circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Newington and Ann Cruttenden.
  • Anecdote: We know that Ann/Anna Newington's mother is Anne as she is mentioned in John Akehurst's will proved in 1657 where she is mentioned as Anne Stonestreet (i.e. she remarried).
  • (Witness) Will: Anna Newington is mentioned in the will of Samuel Newington dated 20 January 1618/19 at Burwash, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Name Variation: Anna Newington was also known as Anne.
  • Marriage License: Anna Newington and John Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 29 October 1631 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Hellingly, gent; Hannah [sic] of Ticehurst. Sponsors: John Akehurst and William Archer, Hellingly, gent.2
  • Marriage*: Anna Newington married John Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Mary (?), on 31 October 1631 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Mr and Ann.2
  • Married Name: As of 31 October 1631, her married name was Akehurst.
  • (Witness) Will: Anna Newington is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 6 August 1657 at Warbleton, Sussex, EnglandB.3
  • Will*: Anna Newington left a will made on February 1664 at Warbleton, Sussex, EnglandB.4
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Anna Akehurst of Warbleton, 1693/94
    (TNA: PROB 11/418/248)
    Made: Feb 1664, updated 26 May 1668
    Proved: 29 Jan 1693/94
    Be it known to all whom this may concern, that I Anna Akehurst of Cralle in the Parish of Warbeltun in Sussex Widow in perfect memory doe make this my last Will and Testament. I bequeath my body to the earth and my soul unto God my Creator trusting in the merits of Jesus Christ that after death shall putt an end to my mortal condicion I shall live with him in Glory. Item I give unto poor Christians that are in want Six pounds to be distributed by my daughter Anna Akehurst out of my rents due to me. Item I give unto my sonne John Akehurst the half yeares rent of the Mill called Hamonds Mill which was due to me at the Middsummer last he paying out of it all that is due or will be for the repairations of that Mill and Akehurst Farm. Item I give unto my daughter Anna Akehurst all my weareing apparrell and all my papers and writings and all those bookes and gold and plate and linnen and pewter and bedds blanketts and ruggs all belonging to them and the Trunk and Chest and boxes and all that household that is mine by agreement made between me and my sonn I give unto my daughter Anna Akehurst and all my rent and money due to me from William Whatman and Edward Braser except Three pounds which my Will is my daughter Anna Akehurst shall give unto my maid Mary Snepe out of the said rent and if she be dwelling with me at the time of my death. If she does not dwell with me at the time of my death Then I give it to my Daughter Anna Akehurst. Also I Will unto Mary Snepe my black new stuff gowne and what old Clothes my daughter thinkes fitt to give her. Item [I] will unto my Cosen Mr Joseph Newington and his wife either of them a gold ring of Twenty Shillings Tenn Shillings apeece. And I Will unto Mr Weler and his wife either of them a ring of Tenn shillings. And I doe will unto my Cozen Goulding at London and his wife either of them a ring of Twenty shillings Tenn shillings apeece. And I doe appoint Joseph Newington and Mr Richard Weler my Overseers in trust to see this my Will performed. In witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale February 1664 Anna Akehurst Witness hereunto Benjamin Newington The marke of Mary Snep.
    But if it should happen That my daughter
    Anna Akehurst should dye before she marry that she have no heires of her own body Then my Will is that she hath left my goods and my Land and house should be given to my sonn John, her Brother. This below of my house and Land was written and the other cutt off by me in May the Twenty sixth 1668 whereunto I have sett my hand Anna Akehurst
    Vicesimo nono die mensis Januarii Anno Domini (stilo Anglia) Millesimo sexcentesimo nonagesimo tertio emanavit Commissio Anna Capstock als Akehurst uxor Georgii Capstock filia naturali et legitima and unici proli superstiti et Legataria principali nominat in Testamento Anna Akehurst Vidua defuncta heritis etc Ad administrand bona jura et credita dicta defuncta iuxta tenorem et effectum Testamenti ipsius defuncta (Eo quod nullum ….. nominaverit Executorum) de bene et fideliter administrando eadem ad sancta Dei Evangelia jurat Literis Administrationis bonorum etc dicta defuncta tanquam ab intestate deceden als mense Martii Anno Domini Millesimo sexcentesimo nonagesimo tertio cuidam Johanni Akehurst filio dicta defuncta commissis et concessis ratione mortis dicti Johannis Akehurst res satis et expiratis pro ut ex Actis dicta Curia liquet
    The 29th day of the month of January in the year of our Lord (English style) one thousand six hundred and ninety-three issued forth a commission to
    Anna Capstock otherwise Akehurst the wife of George Capstock the natural and legitimate daughter and only surviving issue and principal legatee named in the will of Anna Akehurst widow deceased heir etc. to administer the goods and credits of the said deceased according to the intent and effect of the will of the said deceased (having named no executor) she having sworn upon the Holy Gospels well and faithfully to administer letters of administration of the goods etc of the said deceased on account of a certain John Akehurst son of the said deceased dying intestate in the month of March in the year of our Lord one thousand six hundred and ninety three commissioned and granted by reason of the death of the said John Akehurst and expired as is made clear by the acts of the said court
    (Transcription supplied by Geoff Barber July 2016. Latin translation by Claire Wickens.)
  • Anecdote: AKEHURST NEWINGTON
    Deed of covenant by way of settlement by Anne AKEHURST the elder of Leatherhead, Surrey, widow, with Joseph NEWINGTON of Burwash, esq, in consideration of motherly love and affection towards her youngest daughter Ann AKEHURST the younger of a debt of £200 owing by Ann AKEHURST the elder
    https://www.thekeep.info/collections/getrecord/GB179_SAS-HA_27_183.
  • Death*: Anna Newington died circa 1693 at Sussex, England.
  • Probate*: Her estate was probated on 29 January 1693/94 at Sussex, England.

Family:

John Akehurst b. 24 May 1601, d. 1657

Children:

John Akehurst b. 6 Jan 1632/33, d. Mar 1693
Samuel Akehurst b. 29 Jun 1634
Anna Akehurst+ b. 10 Jan 1635/36
Mary Akehurst b. 3 Dec 1637, d. Sep 1657

Citations

  1. [S904] Will of Samuel Newington of Burwash, Sussex, England, made 20 Jan 1618/19, proved in the Archdeaconry of Lewes, 3 Feb 1619. (ESRO: PBT 1/2/5/103).
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S773] Will of John Akehurst of Warbleton, Sussex, England, made 5 Aug 1657, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 21 Oct 1657. (TNA: PROB 11/268/302).
  4. [S774] Will of Anna Akehurst of Warbleton, Sussex, England, made 26 May 1668, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 29 Jan 1694. (TNA: PROB 11/418/248).

Robert Lipscomb

b. 27 April 1760, d. 9 March 1838

Parents:

Father: William Lipscomb b. 24 Sep 1727
Mother: Mary Cornfool b. c 1730
Last Edited: 5 Jan 2022
  • Birth: Robert Lipscomb was born in 1760 at Tudeley, Kent, EnglandB.
  • Baptism*: Robert Lipscomb was baptized on 27 April 1760 at Tudeley, Kent, EnglandB.1
  • He was the son of William Lipscomb and Mary Cornfool.
  • Marriage*: Robert Lipscomb married Hannah Pocock, daughter of William Pocock and Hannah (?), on 20 August 1789 at Tonbridge, Kent, EnglandB.2
  • (Witness) Probate: Robert Lipscomb witnessed the probate of the estate of Robert Lipscomb on 26 December 1799 at Archdeaconry of Rochester, Kent, England; Executors were Robert Lipscomb and George Children Esq. The probate entry had a figure of 1000 pounds written next to it, presumably indicating the value of the estate. (National Archives, IR 26/401/40). The executor Robert Lipscomb is thought to be a cousin of Robert, and the son of his brother William Lipscomb.3
  • Occupation*: Robert Lipscomb was a yeoman in 1838.4
  • Will*: Robert Lipscomb left a will made on 22 February 1838 at London, England: Witnesses: Richard Cook of Penshurst and William Gaham, Tonbridge.4
  • Death*: Robert Lipscomb died on 9 March 1838 at Penshurst, Kent, EnglandB, at age 77. "age 77 years."
  • Probate*: His estate was probated on 1 June 1838 at London, England.4
  • Anecdote*: The Penshurst Churchyard Monumental Inscriptions record:
    Hannah wife of Robert LIPSCOMB of this parish died 4 January 1819 aged 64 years left issue 3 children viz Martha, Mary & Robert also Robert Lipscomb died 9 March 1838 aged 77 years
    (Source: Kent Archaeological Society: Some Monumental Inscriptions of Penshurst Churchyard, Noted by Leland L. Duncan August 1919.)

Family:

Hannah Pocock b. 3 Jul 1754, d. 4 Jan 1819

Children:

Martha Lipscomb b. 6 Aug 1790
Mary Lipscomb b. 1 Mar 1794
Robert Lipscomb+ b. 18 Oct 1797, d. 27 Jul 1864

Citations

  1. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "GS Film number: 992538."
  2. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "source film number     0845142 IT 2."
  3. [S343] Abstract of Will of Robert Lipscombe of Tonbridge, Kent, England, proved in the Archdeaconry court of Rochester, 26 Dec 1799. (TNA: IR/26/401/40).
  4. [S471] Will of Robert Lipscombe of Penshurst, Kent, England, made 22 Feb 1838, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 1 Jun 1838. (TNA: PROB 11/1896/2360).

Hannah Pocock

b. 3 July 1754, d. 4 January 1819

Parents:

Father: William Pocock
Mother: Hannah (?)
Last Edited: 27 Feb 2014
  • Birth: Hannah Pocock was born in 1754 at Tonbridge, Kent, EnglandB.
  • Baptism*: Hannah Pocock was baptized on 3 July 1754 at Tonbridge, Kent, EnglandB.1
  • She was the daughter of William Pocock and Hannah (?)
  • Marriage*: Hannah Pocock married Robert Lipscomb, son of William Lipscomb and Mary Cornfool, on 20 August 1789 at Tonbridge, Kent, EnglandB.2
  • Married Name: As of 20 August 1789, her married name was Lipscomb.
  • Death*: Hannah Pocock died on 4 January 1819 at Penshurst, Kent, EnglandB, at age 64. "age 64 years."
  • Anecdote*: The Penshurst Churchyard Monumental Inscriptions record:
    Hannah wife of Robert LIPSCOMB of this parish died 4 January 1819 aged 64 years left issue 3 children viz Martha, Mary & Robert also Robert Lipscomb died 9 March 1838 aged 77 years
    (Source: Kent Archaeological Society: Some Monumental Inscriptions of Penshurst Churchyard, Noted by Leland L. Duncan August 1919.)

Family:

Robert Lipscomb b. 27 Apr 1760, d. 9 Mar 1838

Children:

Martha Lipscomb b. 6 Aug 1790
Mary Lipscomb b. 1 Mar 1794
Robert Lipscomb+ b. 18 Oct 1797, d. 27 Jul 1864

Citations

  1. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "GS Film number: 1469268, Item 1."
  2. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "source film number     0845142 IT 2."

Lucy (?)

Last Edited: 9 Dec 2013

Family:

Child:

Lois Annie Nye+ b. 1860, d. 1945

Citations

  1. [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Apr-Jun 1883, Lewes, Vol 2b Page 123, age 22 years."

Frederick Knight

b. 25 March 1795, d. 20 December 1862

Parents:

Father: John Knight
Mother: Mary (?)
Last Edited: 31 Mar 2016

Family:

Sarah Wickens b. 25 Jan 1795, d. 20 Mar 1877

Children:

Timothy Knight b. 5 Sep 1819, d. 1895
Naomi Knight+ b. 10 Jun 1821, d. 20 Nov 1847
Maria Knight b. 25 May 1823, d. 15 Jul 1897
Sophia Knight+ b. 26 Sep 1824, d. 1890
Thomas Knight b. 15 Oct 1826, d. 30 Nov 1915
Elizabeth Knight+ b. 5 Jul 1829, d. 1909
Adelaide Knight b. 27 Nov 1831, d. 4 Apr 1882
Ann Knight b. 22 Sep 1833
John Knight b. 8 Mar 1835, d. 1835
Jesse Knight+ b. 22 May 1836, d. 21 Oct 1907
Rhoda Knight b. 10 Jun 1838
Louisa Knight b. 18 Sep 1842, d. 8 Dec 1924

Citations

  1. [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "Place: Wivelsfield, Sussex, England; Date Range: 1573 - 1881; Film Number: 1067384."
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "(Elizabeth Knight)."
  4. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "(Ann Knight)."
  5. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "(John Knight)."
  6. [S15] International Genealogical Index (IGI) compiled by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1999 Edition (1999) "unknown cd."

Thomas Richardson

b. circa 1797, d. circa 1854
Last Edited: 2 Jan 2014

Family:

Martha Wickens b. 29 Apr 1798, d. c 1863

Child:

Thomas Richardson

b. 1838

Parents:

Father: Thomas Richardson b. c 1797, d. c 1854
Mother: Martha Wickens b. 29 Apr 1798, d. c 1863
Last Edited: 12 Dec 2013

Family:

Ellen Napper b. 27 Sep 1841, d. 1921

Ellen Napper

b. 27 September 1841, d. 1921
Last Edited: 12 Dec 2013

Family:

Thomas Richardson b. 1838

Ethel N Scroggins

Last Edited: 12 Dec 2013

Family:

Walter James Lamkin b. 1905

Citations

  1. [S143] General Register Office: Indexes to Marriages, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1934, Brighton, Vol 2b Page 585."

John Barnard

b. 1834

Parents:

Father: John Barnard
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2013

Family:

Fanny Wilkins b. 16 Sep 1838, d. 1905

Children:

Citations

  1. [S70] 1881 Census for England,.

William Barnard

b. circa 1860

Parents:

Father: John Barnard b. 1834
Mother: Fanny Wilkins b. 16 Sep 1838, d. 1905
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2013

Emma Barnard

b. circa 1862

Parents:

Father: John Barnard b. 1834
Mother: Fanny Wilkins b. 16 Sep 1838, d. 1905
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2013

Caroline Barnard

b. 1863

Parents:

Father: John Barnard b. 1834
Mother: Fanny Wilkins b. 16 Sep 1838, d. 1905
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2013

John Barnard

Last Edited: 19 Dec 2013
  • Occupation*: John Barnard was a carpenter on 22 June 1864.

Family:

Child:

John Barnard+ b. 1834

Abednego Breade

Last Edited: 14 Mar 2014

Family:

Frances Barber alias Nynne b. 16 Mar 1588/89, d. 1648

Citations

  1. [S443] Rotherfield St Denys, Burials and MIs, undated, Rotherfield, Sussex (http://www.stdenysrotherfield.org.uk/familyhistory.htm).

Elizabeth Morley

Last Edited: 31 Dec 2013

Family:

William Bowden b. 13 Sep 1629

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "GS Film number 001894292; Digital Folder Number 004427686."

Ann Ellis

b. 4 July 1813, d. 1826

Parents:

Father: Samuel Ellis b. c 1786
Mother: Ann Dunk b. 1 Dec 1794, d. 1819
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2014

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.