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Charlotte Holden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charlotte Holden was baptized on 3 November 1811 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of James Holden and Sarah Akehurst.
• Death*: Charlotte Holden died in 1819 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Charlotte Holden was buried on 26 September 1819 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.

Jane Baker

Parents:

• Birth: Jane Baker was born in 1809 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism*: Jane Baker was baptized on 11 October 1809 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• She was the daughter of Samuel Baker and Frances Harmer.
• Marriage*: Jane Baker married William Akehurst, son of Stephen Akehurst and Hannah Gower, on 4 June 1831 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 4 June 1831, her married name was Akehurst.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Jane Baker and William Akehurst lived at Hailsham, Sussex, England, living with daughter Charlotte, 8 years.⁴
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Jane Baker and William Akehurst lived at Hailsham, Sussex, England, living with sons William and Thomas, next door to Ann Akehurst (nee Pocock), widow of John Akehurst, and her married son Thomas (whose wife is not present).⁵
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Jane Baker lived at Carter's Corner, Hellingly, Sussex, England, Housekeeper for Charles Baker, 51 years, born Herstmonceux and with her son Thomas, 12 years. Jane's husband Wiliiam is not there.⁶

Jane Hall

• Birth*: Jane Hall was born circa 1795 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Jane Hall married John Akehurst, son of Charlington Akehurst and Sarah Sands, on 19 October 1819 at Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 19 October 1819, her married name was Akehurst.
• Anecdote*: Removal Order from Ewhurst to Herstmonceux (ESRO: PAR 324/32/2/98) 14 Dec 1819
  Notice of intent to appeal (PAR 324/32/2/100) Dec 1820
  Quarter Sessions Order PAR 324/32/2/99 14 Mar 1821.

Margaret Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Akehurst was baptized on 13 February 1820 at St James, Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Jane Hall.

Hannah Russell

• Baptism*: Hannah Russell was baptized in 1782 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Hannah Russell married Stephen Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Sarah Funnell, on 19 May 1807 at Little Horsted, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 19 May 1807, her married name was Akehurst.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Hannah Russell and Stephen Akehurst lived at Cinderford, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Hannah Russell and Stephen Akehurst lived at Cinderford, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England, with daughter Phillis, 42 years born Warbleton, and two grandsons John 6 years and Thomas 3 years. Next door was Henry Akehurst (their son?) and Emily and family.³
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Hannah Russell lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, a widow, lodger "who was absent on the 7th April to seek employment."⁴
• Occupation*: Hannah Russell was formerly servant on 7 April 1861.⁴
• Death*: Hannah Russell died in December 1862 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Hannah Russell was buried on 1 January 1863 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, "81 years, Hailsham."⁵

Ruth Frost

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ruth Frost was baptized on 15 January 1792 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Frost and Sarah Cornford.
• Marriage Bann: Marriage banns for Ruth Frost and Charles Akehurst were published on 24 February 1810 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B; Ruth of Herstmonceux.²
• Marriage*: Ruth Frost married Charles Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Sarah Funnell, on 1 May 1810 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, Charles of Wartling.²
• Married Name: As of 1 May 1810, her married name was Akehurst.
• Emigration*: Ruth Frost and Charles Akehurst emigrated in 1832 to United States.

Richard Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Akehurst was baptized on 27 March 1773 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Akehurst and Jane Brook.

Francis Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis Akehurst was baptized on 2 July 1765 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Akehurst and Jane Brook.

Edward Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Akehurst was baptized on 26 April 1767 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B, "carried in Visitation June 1767."¹
• He was the son of Peter Akehurst and Jane Brook.

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 27 March 1771 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Peter Akehurst and Jane Brook.

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 1 October 1775 at East Dean, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Peter Akehurst and Jane Brook.

Joseph Brook

Mary Strutfield

• Married Name: As of 2 July 1796, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Mary Strutfield married Richard Ford Akehurst, son of Sarah Akehurst, on 2 July 1796 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B, Richard FOORD, bachelor of Alciston; Mary STRUTFIELD of this parish.¹

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 26 October 1806 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Richard Ford Akehurst and Mary Strutfield.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Sarah Reed on 29 July 1826 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 John Akehurst and Sarah Reed lived at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.¹
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 John Akehurst and Sarah Reed lived at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1888 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 11 January 1888 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B, "81 years."³

Joseph Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Akehurst was baptized on 9 April 1809 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Richard Ford Akehurst and Mary Strutfield.
• Marriage*: Joseph Akehurst married Hannah Green on 11 August 1839 at Denton, Sussex, England^B, Joesph of Denton, labourer; Hannah of Denton, servant.¹

James Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Akehurst was baptized on 20 January 1811 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Richard Ford Akehurst and Mary Strutfield.
• Marriage*: James Akehurst married Mary Ann (?) circa 1850 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: James was a superannuated Superintendent of East Sussex Constabulary. He lived at Chillhams Farm, Slaugham Lane, Sussex. (note from Sharon Ingersole 2016.)

Mary Ann (?)

• Birth*: Mary Ann (?) was born circa 1829 at England.
• Marriage*: Mary Ann (?) married James Akehurst, son of Richard Ford Akehurst and Mary Strutfield, circa 1850 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1850, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Mary Ann (?) died on 22 February 1902 at Sussex, England.

Sarah Reed

• Baptism*: Sarah Reed was baptized on 11 December 1808 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Sarah Reed married John Akehurst, son of Richard Ford Akehurst and Mary Strutfield, on 29 July 1826 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 29 July 1826, her married name was Akehurst.
• Residence: On 30 March 1851 Sarah Reed and John Akehurst lived at Piddinghoe, Sussex, England.¹
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Sarah Reed and John Akehurst lived at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Sarah Reed died in 1876 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Reed was buried on 19 March 1876 at St Mary's, Glynde, Sussex, England^B, "67 years."³

Richard Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Akehurst was baptized on 11 March 1704/5 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Akehurst and Elinor Aschurch.
• Marriage*: Richard Akehurst married Mary Reeds on 5 December 1741 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Richard Akehurst died in 1766 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Akehurst was buried on 21 February 1766 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.

Mary Reeds

• Marriage*: Mary Reeds married Richard Akehurst, son of Samuel Akehurst and Elinor Aschurch, on 5 December 1741 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 5 December 1741, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Mary Reeds died in 1762 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Reeds was buried on 15 October 1762 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Richard."¹

Francis Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis Akehurst was baptized on 16 September 1743 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "Fran son of Richard & Mary."¹
• He was the son of Richard Akehurst and Mary Reeds.
• Marriage*: Francis Akehurst married Elizabeth Collins on 23 October 1766 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish. Witnesses: John MEDHURST; Thomas HART.²

Samuel Akehurst

• Birth*: Samuel Akehurst was born circa 1751 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: Possibilities for this Samuel Akehurst in the SFHG Baptism Index is:
  1. Samuel Akehurst bap. 8 Oct 1752 at Wadhurst St Peter & St Paul, son of William and Jane Akehurst. William Akehurst and Jane Judd married 7 Apr 1743 at Wadhurst.[However, there is a marriage of a Samuel Akehurst and Ann Hoare at Wadhurst on 20 May 1784 which may account for him.]
  2. Samuel Cinderford Akehurst bap. 22 Jun 1751 at Laughton All Saints, son of John Akehurst and Susannah.^1,2
• Anecdote*: This may be for this Samuel Akehurst:
  In the Poor Book for the parish of Hellingly (1763-85) on 24 Apr 1767:
  Paid William Wenham for keeping Samuel Akehurst one year as agreed on by the Overseers 10s/6d.
  FamilySearch.org Film # 004427619 (Image 251 of 919) (ESRO PAR/375/31/1/3.)³
• Marriage*: Samuel Akehurst married Sarah Wenham, daughter of George Wenham and Elizabeth Smith, on 6 April 1779 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Both of this parish, Witnesses: Ric WELLER; Jane BOSWELL.²
• Death*: Samuel Akehurst died in 1833 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Samuel Akehurst was buried on 28 March 1833 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "82 years, Seaside."⁴

Sarah Wenham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Wenham was baptized on 24 October 1760 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of George Wenham and Elizabeth Smith.
• Marriage*: Sarah Wenham married Samuel Akehurst on 6 April 1779 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Both of this parish, Witnesses: Ric WELLER; Jane BOSWELL.¹
• Married Name: As of 6 April 1779, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Sarah Wenham died in 1834 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Wenham was buried on 9 March 1834 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, "73 years, Seaside."²

George Wenham

• Baptism*: George Wenham was baptized on 9 November 1721 at St Nicholas, Pevensey, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: George Wenham married Elizabeth Smith on 15 December 1751 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, George of Westham.²
• Death*: George Wenham died in 1790 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.

Elizabeth Smith

• Birth*: Elizabeth Smith was born in July 1724 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Smith married George Wenham on 15 December 1751 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, George of Westham.¹
• Married Name: As of 15 December 1751, her married name was Wenham.
• Death*: Elizabeth Smith died in 1803 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Smith was buried on 7 December 1803 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Rootes

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Rootes was born on 23 November 1860 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Rootes and Phillis Funnell.
• Baptism: Ann Rootes was baptized on 6 January 1861 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Ann Rootes married Fred Marchant on 24 October 1885 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 24 October 1885, her married name was Marchant.
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 Ann Rootes and Fred Marchant lived at Ore, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Ann Rootes died in 1935 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.

Fred Marchant

• Birth*: Fred Marchant was born in 1862 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Fred Marchant married Ann Rootes, daughter of Samuel Rootes and Phillis Funnell, on 24 October 1885 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence*: On 5 April 1891 Fred Marchant and Ann Rootes lived at Ore, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Fred Marchant died in 1942 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.

Charlotte Rootes

Parents:

• Birth*: Charlotte Rootes was born on 29 January 1862 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Rootes and Phillis Funnell.
• Baptism: Charlotte Rootes was baptized on 6 April 1862 at St Mary's, Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Charlotte Rootes married Spencer Turner in 1889 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 1889, her married name was Turner.
• Death*: Charlotte Rootes died on 16 March 1934 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B, at age 72.

Spencer Turner

• Marriage*: Spencer Turner married Charlotte Rootes, daughter of Samuel Rootes and Phillis Funnell, in 1889 at Sussex, England.

George Rootes

Parents:

• Birth*: George Rootes was born in 1864 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Rootes and Phillis Funnell.
• Baptism: George Rootes was baptized on 4 February 1864 at St Laurence's, Guestling, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: George Rootes died in 1916 at Guestling, Sussex, England^B.