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John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 30 June 1656 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "of Stonehurst."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Mary Mancer.

Elizabeth Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ashdown was baptized on 13 February 1647/48 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "John Jnr."¹
• She was the daughter of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley.
• Anecdote*: The above is the most likely baptism for Elizabeth, however another possibility is:
  bap. 12 Sep 1658 at Rotherfield daughter of John Ashdown.
  (In all cases only the father's name is given on the baptism.)
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ashdown married John Gouldsmith on 17 September 1675 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 17 September 1675, her married name was Gouldsmith.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Elizabeth Ashdown died in 1696 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Ashdown was buried on 22 November 1696 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."⁴
• Anecdote: There are other Elizabeth Goldsmith burials at Rotherfield on:
  4 Nov 1694 (widow)
  11 Mar 1699
  These cannot be discounted (esp. the 1694 burial.)

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ashdown was baptized on 11 February 1654/55 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley.
• Anecdote*: Mary could be:
  bap. 12 Dec 1652 at Rotherfield daughter of John Ashdown
  bap. 11 Feb 1654/55 at Rotherfield daughter of John Ashdown
  (only father's name given for both.)¹
• Marriage*: Mary Ashdown married Richard Buckwell on 20 May 1690 at Clayton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 20 May 1690, her married name was Buckwell.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Jane Parker

• Marriage*: Jane Parker married Thomas Ashdown, son of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley, on 24 June 1680 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, both of Rotherfield.¹
• Married Name: As of 24 June 1680, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Jane Parker died in 1700 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Parker was buried on 8 June 1700 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "widow."²

Richard Buckwell

• Marriage*: Richard Buckwell married Mary Ashdown, daughter of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley, on 20 May 1690 at Clayton, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Gouldsmith

• Marriage*: John Gouldsmith married Elizabeth Ashdown, daughter of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley, on 17 September 1675 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Jane Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Ashdown was baptized on 22 May 1681 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Parker.
• (Witness) Will: Jane Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ashdown was baptized on 4 June 1682 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Parker.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Anne Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Ashdown was baptized on 20 April 1684 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Parker.
• (Witness) Will: Anne Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ashdown was baptized on 20 September 1685 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Parker.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 22 January 1687/88 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Parker.
• Anecdote*: John is not mentioned in the will of William Ashdown proved 1692 whereas all the other children are mentioned, so he may have died although his burial has not been found.

Thomas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ashdown was baptized on 15 February 1690/91 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Parker.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Gouldsmith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Gouldsmith was baptized on 18 October 1685 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "GOULDSMYTH."¹
• She was the daughter of John Gouldsmith and Elizabeth Ashdown.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Gouldsmith is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Gouldsmith

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Gouldsmith was baptized on 3 December 1676 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Gouldsmith and Elizabeth Ashdown.
• (Witness) Will: John Gouldsmith is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

William Gouldsmith

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Gouldsmith was baptized on 22 May 1688 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Gouldsmith and Elizabeth Ashdown.
• (Witness) Will: William Gouldsmith is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 6 December 1646 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of John jnr."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley.
• Anecdote: Another possibility for the baptism is:
  John Ashdowne, bap. 11 Apr 1642 at Rotherfield, son of Richard Ashdowne.
  Although the name Richard does not appear in any of the later families, the name Nicholas does, which is another son of Richard.
• Marriage License: John Ashdown and Ann Elliott obtained a marriage licence on 6 April 1672 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Rotherfield. Sponsors: John Ashdown and Thomas Sawyer of Chailey.^2,3
• Marriage*: John Ashdown married Ann Elliott, daughter of John Elliott and Ann Barham, on 9 April 1672 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, Ann of Rotherfield.^2,3
• Anecdote*: John's marriage to Ann Elliott is interesting in that the Elliotts were a reasonably high status family and the various wills left by Ann's extended family showed they owned land and had money. Ann's grandmother, Constance Hebden, had three sisters who each married into the Newington family, a gentry family in East Sussex.
  The Elliott's and John Ashdown would seem to have continued in the role of prosperous yeomen.
• Anecdote*: At the Rotherfield manorial court held on 6 Dec 1677: At this court the 1st proclamation is made after the surrender of Richard Elliott & Agnes his wife To use of John Ashdown under condition etc.
  2nd proclamation 24 Oct 1678 and no one comes
  3rd proclamation 9 Mar 1678/79 and no one comes therefore it is commanded the bedell to ??? seisin to the lord of the said messuage, tenements, etc
  9 Dec 1679 At this court comes John Ashdown, the lord grants to him his heirs by copy of court roll the messuage, 1 barn, 1 hay lodge, 1 garden, 1 orchard & 4 pieces of customary land with appurtenances called ffodderneghouse field, Le Croft, Le fouer acres, Le Seddgefield containing by estimation 12 acres also another orchard & 2 pieces of customary land called Le hopp garden field als the Mead & Le Pond Meade containing by estimation 5 1/2 acres situate in Rotherfield by rent...., heriot, relief & other services formerly surrendered by Richard Elliott & Agnes his wife to use of the said John Ashdowne & his heirs to have & to hold to the same John Ashdowne his heirs by copy of court roll at the lords will, etc. And he gives for fine for ...... £16 etc.^4,5
• Anecdote: At the manorial court held 4 Apr 1689 some of the properties are transferred to John Elliott, yeoman.⁶
• (Witness) Will: John Ashdown is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 27 February 1680/81 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• (Witness) Will: John Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁷
• (Witness) Will: John Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Ann Barham dated 7 January 1699/0 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.⁸

Ann Elliott

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Elliott was baptized on 13 November 1650 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, mother's name not given.¹
• She was the daughter of John Elliott and Ann Barham.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Elliott is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Barham dated 14 November 1652 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage License: Ann Elliott and John Ashdown obtained a marriage licence on 6 April 1672 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Rotherfield. Sponsors: John Ashdown and Thomas Sawyer of Chailey.^3,4
• Married Name: As of 9 April 1672, her married name was Ashdown.^3,4
• Marriage*: Ann Elliott married John Ashdown, son of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley, on 9 April 1672 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, Ann of Rotherfield.^3,4
• Anecdote*: John's marriage to Ann Elliott is interesting in that the Elliotts were a reasonably high status family and the various wills left by Ann's extended family showed they owned land and had money. Ann's grandmother, Constance Hebden, had three sisters who each married into the Newington family, a gentry family in East Sussex.
  The Elliott's and John Ashdown would seem to have continued in the role of prosperous yeomen.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 27 February 1680/81 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴

John Elliott

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Elliott was baptized on 6 March 1624/25 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Alexander Elliott and Constance Hepden.
• Anecdote: John Elliott's will of 1680/81 identifies his father as Alexander Elliott.²
• (Witness) Will: John Elliott is mentioned in the will of John Elliott dated 13 August 1632 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: John Elliott married Ann Barham, daughter of Nicholas Barham and Mary Hollands, on 30 April 1646 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Anecdote: The will of Ann's father, Nicholas Barham, confirms the marriage to John Elliott and mentions their first three living daughters as beneficiaries.⁵
• (Witness) Will: John Elliott is mentioned in the will of Alexander Elliott dated 18 January 1658/59 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Anecdote: At the Rotherfield manorial court held 23 Jan 1665/66, John Elliott was admitted to his father's many properties, including Jackhodges. The court record stated that John was his eldest son & heir.⁷
• Anecdote: Quitclaim
  Date: 1 May 1667
  ESRO reference: AMS 5742/12
  Description: John Elliott of Rotherfield yeoman to his brother Alexander Elliott of Mayfield yeoman. His right in Ladiemeade, Rushiefield and Broomyfield (20a) in Mayfield
  Witnesses: Thomas Payne, John Summers. Endorsed: John Cruttenden.
• (Witness) Will: John Elliott is mentioned in the will of Alexander Elliott dated 19 November 1675 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.⁸
• Death*: John Elliott died in 1681 at Sussex, England.
• Will*: John Elliott left a will made on 27 February 1680/81 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Ellyott, Yeoman of Rotherfield, 1681
  (ESRO: ESRO: PBT/1/1/35/368B)
  Made: 27 Feb 1680/81
  Proved: 20 Apr 1681
  In the name of God Amen I John Ellyott of Rotherfield in ye County of Sussex yeoman being sick and weake but of a sound and perfect mind and memory praysed be God for ye same and considering the shortness of my life the certaynty of my death and the immortality of the tyme thereof and being desirous to settle that estate that … God in [his] mercy hath bestowed on me doe make my last will and testament in manner and form as following that is to say First and principally I commend my soule to God whoe gave it me and my body I commit to the earth from whence it was taken to be decently buryed in such Christian manner as my executors hereafter named shall think fit
  Item I give unto the poore of the parish of Rotherfield forty shillings to be distributed amongst them as my executors shall direct
  Item I doe hereby will order and request that all my debts shall be fully and faithfully satisfied and payed soe soon as my personall and real estate can be sould and I do make nominate and appoynt my loveing cozen Alexander Elliot of Mayfield in ye said County yeoman and John Lockyer of Rotherfield aforesaid yeoman sonn of Thomas Lockyer deceased joint executors of this my last will and testament whom I desire to sell my goods and personall estate soe soon as conveniently may be after my death and herewith and with the money arising by sale of my messuages lands tenements I (John Ellyott) will they shall pay all my debts that I shall iustly owe to any person or persons whatsoever and the better to enable my executors to pay my debts and to perform my will and for other uses intents and purposes in this my will lymitted I doe give all those my lands tenements and hereditaments whatsoever in Rotherfield aforesaid which is not already settled on my wife during her life for her joynture unto my said executors Alexander Ellyott and John Lockyer and their heirs to hold to them and their heirs to the intent that they and the survivors of them and the heirs of the survivors of them shall soe soon as conveniently may be after my death grant sell and dispose of the same to such person and persons and his and their heires as they shall think fit and for the most and best rate and price they may or can gett for ye same and the money arising by the sale or sales thereof shall (with the money arising by the sale of my goods and personall estate) pay all the debts that I shall owe at the tyme of my death to any person or persons whatsoever and the overplus thereof after payment of my debts I will that the same shall be payed and divided as hereafter I have limitted in this my will And whereas my father Alexander Ellyott did on the conclusion of my marriage with Anne my now wife settle my messuage wherein I now dwell and some lande thereunto belonging conteyning (John Ellyott) about one hundred and fifteen acres in Rotherfield aforesaid unto my said wife during her life now I doe by this my will corroborate the said Joynture and the Indenture of graunt hereof and I doe by this my will give will and devise the said messuage Lands tenements and premises with the appurtenances unto my said wife for and during her naturall life and from and after her death I give will and dispose the same with the appurtenances unto the said Alexander Ellyott and John Lockyer and their heirs to hold to them and their heirs to them in trust that they and the survivors of them and the heires of the survivors of them shall soe soon as conveniently may be after my wifes death sell the said messuage lands tenements and hereditaments with the appurtenances settled on my wife for her jointure of and for the most and best price they may get for the same and the money arising by the same and alsoe the overplus of the money arising by the sale of my other lands (if any shall be) shall be equally divided to and amongst all my daughters Elizabeth now the wife of Edward Dadswell Anne the wife of John Ashdowne Mary the wife of William Gilbert Ellen Ellyott and Frances Ellyott but my will and mind is that my executors shall lay out my daughter Dadswells part of the money given to her in the purchase of lands and tenements of a good and cleer tytle and shall settle the same on my said daughter Elizabeth for and during her naturall life and after her death (John Ellyott) on the yssue of my said daughter in such manner as my executors shall think fitt and I will that my executors shall discount and keep back out of the money given to my daughter Ashdowne the forty pounds which I give him my son in law Ashdowne on the conclusion of the marryage with my daughter Anne Any thing before in this my will contained to the contrary thereof in any wise notwithstanding and I doe order and appoint that my executors shall pay and allow themselves all such moneyes as they shall lay out about this my will and shall be payd for their trouble and losse of tyme and I give unto them twenty shillings a peece as a token of my love
  Item I give unto my wife one bedd bedstedle and all things as thereunto belonging and as they now stand and allow halfe my lynnen
  Item I give unto my three daughters Mary Ellen and Frances to each of them a bedd and all thinges belonging thereunto and as they now stand and alsoe all the rest of my lynnen equally to be divided between them
  Item I give unto my wife the use of my silver bowle during her life and after her death I will the same shall be sold and the money equally divided amongst my children
  Item I give unto my three daughters Mary Ellen and Frances to each of them two silver spoons in testimony whereof I the sayd John Ellyott to this my last will and testament being written in fower sheets to each sheet have subscribed my name and to the last sheet thereof have set my seale the seaven and twentieth day of February 1680. Annoqu Regni Regis Caroli Secundo Tricesimo tertio John Ellyott
  Signed sealed and published in the presence of us Richard Hutchinson senyor William Ashdowne Tho Hooper
  Proved at Lewes 20 April 1681.
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell January 2008.)
  
• Burial*: John Elliott was buried on 4 March 1680/81 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.⁹
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 April 1681 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Alexander Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alexander Ashdown was baptized on 28 May 1676 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "John jnr."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott.
• Marriage*: Alexander Ashdown married Elizabeth Piper on 19 June 1701 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Alexander Ashdown was a husbandman on 1 March 1701/2.¹
• Marriage*: Alexander Ashdown married Ann Forster on 28 February 1714/15 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Mayfield.²
• Death*: Alexander Ashdown died in 1754 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Alexander Ashdown was buried on 22 April 1754 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "elder."³

Thomas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ashdown was baptized on 15 April 1678 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "John junior."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott.

Ann Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Ashdown was baptized on 28 October 1680 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Ann Barham dated 7 January 1699/0 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Ann Ashdown died in 1707 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Ashdown was buried on 27 June 1707 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John of Rotherfield."³

Nicholas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Nicholas Ashdown was baptized on 19 July 1685 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott.

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Ashdown was baptized on 17 April 1687 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott.

Edward Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Ashdown was baptized on 19 January 1689/90 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott.

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 5 October 1645 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley.
• Death*: John Ashdown died in December 1645 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Ashdown was buried on 17 December 1645 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of John junior."²

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 6 July 1628 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Ashdown and Amy Gildridge.
• (Witness) Will: John Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Richard Ashdown dated 11 April 1649 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: John Ashdown married Mary Mancer on 14 October 1651 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Possible marriage - speculative only.³