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Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 19 November 1682 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Joan Weaver.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 19 September 1686 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Joan Weaver.
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Mary Trice, daughter of John Trice and Mary (?), on 3 April 1711 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation: Thomas Akehurst was a labourer on 28 February 1713/14.¹
• Occupation*: Thomas Akehurst was a husbandman on 16 January 1725/26.¹

John Akehurst

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: The earliest burial at Rotherfield St Denys is Grace Akeherst buried 12 Mar 1631. This might provide a clue as to the origins of the Akehursts in Rotherfield. Unfortunately, this appears to be the only instance where Grace is found as a christian name for an Akehurst.
  Also, a John ACRES "old" buried at Wadhurst on 19 Nov 1620 may be connected to the family as well.
  A George ACRES/ACREST married Susan OLLIE at Wadhurst on 19 Jul 1624.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Mary Whit on 9 May 1642 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "ACKHURST."¹
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Deborah (?) circa 1648 at Sussex, England.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1683 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 6 February 1683 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "senior."²

Mary Whit

• Birth*: Mary Whit was born circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Mary Whit married John Akehurst on 9 May 1642 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "ACKHURST."¹
• Married Name: As of 9 May 1642, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Mary Whit died in 1644 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Whit was buried on 28 May 1644 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."²

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Akehurst was baptized on 10 June 1649 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Deborah (?)
• Death*: Sarah Akehurst died in December 1649 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Akehurst was buried on 22 December 1649 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Deborah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Deborah Akehurst was baptized on 13 July 1651 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Deborah (?)

Mary Trice

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Trice was born in 1686 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Trice was baptized on 9 May 1686 at Lamberhurst, Kent, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Trice and Mary (?)
• Marriage*: Mary Trice married Thomas Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Joan Weaver, on 3 April 1711 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 3 April 1711, her married name was Akehurst.

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 19 May 1644 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Note: SFHG register has Richard Ackhurst, original register is William.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Mary Whit.
• Death*: William Akehurst died in 1645 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B. (burial on 15 May 1645 recorded as John Acchurst [sic] "son of John", probably should be William as John was buried earlier in 1644.)²
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 15 May 1645 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 26 February 1642/43 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Mary Whit.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in March 1643 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 4 March 1643 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of John."²

Deborah (?)

• Birth*: Deborah (?) was born circa 1625 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Deborah (?) married John Akehurst circa 1648 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1648, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Deborah (?) died in 1693 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Deborah (?) was buried on 26 February 1693 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "widow."¹

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 9 June 1689 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, surname "ALCHURST."¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Joan Weaver.
• Death*: William Akehurst died in December 1689 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 8 December 1689 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of John."²

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 28 March 1712 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Baptism is either:
  Thomas Akehurst bap. 23 Sep 1711 at Wadhurst son of John & Mary Akehurst, or
  Thomas Akehurst bap. 28 Mar 1712 at Wadhurst son of Thomas & Mary Akehurst.
  The latter has been chosen somewhat arbitarily as both are cousins whose father's are brothers and go back on the same line. However, the fact that the family of Thomas bap. 28 Mar 1712 stayed in the area (and the family of the other did not) is also a factor.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Jane (?) circa 1737 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: Title: Removal order to Wadhurst. Date: 8 Apr 1740
  Description: Thomas Akehurst with wife Jane and son John (2 years); from Frant
  Creator(s): Parish of Wadhurst. ESRO reference: PAR 498/32/3/26.
• Anecdote: Title: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 17-18 Apr 1740
  ESRO reference: QM/8/1740-04-17
  AKEHURST Thomas; JPs order removing him from Frant to Wadhurst respited to the next sessions.
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Akehurst was buried on 4 January 1795 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "labourer."²

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized in 1718 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, (only year given.)¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Jane Judd on 7 April 1743 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: William Akehurst and wife Jane had a settlement certificate dated 27 Mar 1780 enabling them to settle in Mayfield. (ESRO: PAR 422/32/1/54.)
• Death*: William Akehurst died in 1795 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 1 April 1795 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "76 years."³

Jane Judd

• Birth*: Jane Judd was born circa 1709 at Sussex, England; (probably Mayfield.)
• Marriage*: Jane Judd married William Akehurst, son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice, on 7 April 1743 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 7 April 1743, her married name was Akehurst.
• Anecdote*: William Akehurst and wife Jane had a settlement certificate dated 27 Mar 1780 enabling them to settle in Mayfield. (ESRO: PAR 422/32/1/54.)
• Death*: Jane Judd died in 1789 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Judd was buried on 14 May 1789 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Jane (?)

• Birth*: Jane (?) was born circa 1720 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Jane (?) married Thomas Akehurst, son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice, circa 1737 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of circa 1737, her married name was Akehurst.
• Anecdote*: Title: Removal order to Wadhurst. Date: 8 Apr 1740
  Description: Thomas Akehurst with wife Jane and son John (2 years); from Frant
  Creator(s): Parish of Wadhurst. ESRO reference: PAR 498/32/3/26.
• Anecdote: Title: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 17-18 Apr 1740
  ESRO reference: QM/8/1740-04-17
  AKEHURST Thomas; JPs order removing him from Frant to Wadhurst respited to the next sessions.
• Death*: Jane (?) died in 1788 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane (?) was buried on 23 March 1788 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas, poorhouse."¹

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 22 June 1744 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Jane Judd.
• Anecdote*: Burial is either 16 Jan 1820 at Wadhurst ("77 years") or 3 Jun 1810 at Mayfield ("65 years.")²

Mary Haiselden

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Haiselden was born in 1677 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Haiselden was baptized on 29 July 1677 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Haiselden and Jane Young.
• Marriage*: Mary Haiselden married John Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Joan Weaver, on 6 April 1703 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, Mary of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 6 April 1703, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Mary Haiselden died in 1748 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Haiselden was buried on 3 June 1748 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John", ACKERS.³

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 23 September 1711 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Mary Haiselden.

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Akehurst was baptized on 16 January 1725/26 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 28 February 1713/14 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.

Margaret Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Akehurst was baptized on 21 February 1714/15 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.
• Marriage*: Margaret Akehurst married Edward Wybourn on 28 December 1739 at Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B, surname WYBOAN.²
• Married Name: As of 28 December 1739, her married name was Wybourn.
• Anecdote*: They had eleven children in Ewhurst, Sussex.

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 22 July 1716 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized in 1719 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, (only year given.)¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in August 1719 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 21 August 1719 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas & Mary."²

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 16 July 1721 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.

Samuel Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Samuel Akehurst was baptized on 20 January 1722/23 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.
• Death*: Samuel Akehurst died in February 1723 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Samuel Akehurst was buried on 3 February 1723 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.²

Isaac Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Isaac Akehurst was baptized on 22 March 1723/24 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.
• Death*: Isaac Akehurst died in June 1724 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Isaac Akehurst was buried on 25 June 1724 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas."²

Anne Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Akehurst was baptized on 15 December 1728 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice.
• Death*: Anne Akehurst died in 1729 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Akehurst was buried on 27 April 1729 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.²

Edward Wybourn

• Anecdote*: Surname variants: WYBOURN, WYBURN, WYBOAN.
• Marriage*: Edward Wybourn married Margaret Akehurst, daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Trice, on 28 December 1739 at Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B, surname WYBOAN.¹
• Anecdote*: They had eleven children in Ewhurst, Sussex.