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Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 27 April 1753 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Sarah Akehurst.

Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Akehurst was baptized on 17 February 1754 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Sarah Akehurst.
• Death*: Ann Akehurst died in February 1754 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Akehurst was buried on 24 February 1754 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.²

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 26 December 1758 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Sarah Akehurst.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1759 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 28 April 1759 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B, "infant son of John and Sarah."²

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 16 October 1762 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Sarah Akehurst.

Richard Stubberfield

• Marriage*: Richard Stubberfield married Mary Akehurst, daughter of Edward Akehurst and Mary (?), on 24 May 1747 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B, surname STETHERFIELD (but spelt STUBBERFIELD in Mary's father's will of 1758). Mary of Bexhill, Richard of Hooe.¹

Richard Stubberfield

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Stubberfield was baptized on 2 August 1747 at St Peter's, Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Stubberfield and Mary Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Stubberfield is mentioned in the will of Edward Akehurst dated 10 October 1757 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.²

Edward Stubberfield

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Stubberfield was baptized on 26 February 1747/48 at St Peter's, Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Stubberfield and Mary Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Edward Stubberfield is mentioned in the will of Edward Akehurst dated 10 October 1757 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Stubberfield

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Stubberfield was baptized on 29 July 1750 at St Peter's, Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Stubberfield and Mary Akehurst.
• Death*: Thomas Stubberfield died in September 1750 at Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Stubberfield was buried on 18 September 1750 at St Peter's, Bexhill, Sussex, England^B, "son of Richard & Mary."²

Ann (?)

• Marriage*: Ann (?) married John Akehurst, son of Samuel Akehurst and Mary Maides, circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1690, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Ann (?) is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 13 January 1714/15 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 7 January 1702/3 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Ann (?)

Samuel Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Samuel Akehurst was baptized on 29 March 1705 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Ann (?)
• (Witness) Will: Samuel Akehurst is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 13 January 1714/15 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Akehurst was born on 14 March 1697/98 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Ann (?)
• Baptism: Ann Akehurst was baptized on 18 March 1697/98 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Ann Akehurst is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 13 January 1714/15 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.²

Melezener Meria Austin

• Birth*: Melezener Meria Austin was born circa 1818 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote: Possibly baptised as Mary Ann Austin on 26 Jan 1817 at Hellingly, daughter of Henry and Hannah Austin. Alternatively, she may have come from a non conformist family and not been baptised.
• Marriage*: Melezener Meria Austin married Stephen Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock, in 1848 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 1848, her married name was Akehurst.
• Will*: Melezener Meria Austin left a will made on 21 April 1885 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Melezener Meria Akehurst of Hellingly, 1888
  (ESRO: ACC8087/88)
  Made: 21 Apr 1885
  Proved: 5 Nov 1888
  This is the last Will and Testament of Melezener Meria Akehurst Widow of the Parish of Hellingly in the County of Sussex I hereby bequeath all my real and personal estate upon trust [there's a problem with the transcript in this area] hereinafter named David Austin & Nelson Edward Austin Gunsmiths of the Parish of Hellingly and I direct that after my said debts the cost and charges of proving this my will be fully paid and the whole of the remaining Cottages I give and bequeath unto my daughter Bilenda Mansell the wife of Edward Mansell if living at the time of my decease for her own use and benefit And I declare this my will and deed dated this twenty first day of April One thousand eight hundred and eighty five - Signed and sealed by me - Melezener Meria Akehurst (L.S.) - In the presence of two witnesses whom have hereunto subscribed their names as witnesses in the presence of each other - Henry Akehurst (L.S.) - Stephens Huggett (L.S.)
  Extracted by King and Hughes, Solicitors, Maidstone
  Administration attached to the Will
  In Her Majesty's High Court of Justice, Be it known that Melezener Meria Akehurst late of the Parish of Hellingly in the County of Sussex Widow deceased, who died on the 15th day of November 1887, at Hellingly aforesaid a Widow, made and duly executed her last Will and Testament and did not therein name any Executor or Residuary Legatee
  And be it further known, that at the date hereunder written, Letters of Administration, with the Will (a Copy whereof is hereunto annexed) of the personal estate of the said deceased were granted by Her Majesty's High Court of Justice at the Principal Registry of the Probate Division thereof to Belinda Mansell (wife of Edward Mansell) the natural and lawful daughter and only next of kin of the said deceased she having been first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same.
  And it is hereby certified that an Affidavit in verification of the Account of the said estate has been delivered duly stamped wherein it is shown that the gross value of the said estate amounts to £359/19/3 and no more.
  Dated the 5th day of November 1888
  Chas J Middleton
  Extracted by King and Hughes, Sols, Maidstone
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, August 2016).
• Death*: Melezener Meria Austin died on 15 November 1887 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 5 November 1888 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Estate: £359/19/3.²

Stephen Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Akehurst was baptized on 4 August 1816 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock.
• Marriage*: Stephen Akehurst married Melezener Meria Austin in 1848 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Stephen Akehurst died in 1869 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.³

Belinda Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Belinda Akehurst was born in 1849 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Stephen Akehurst and Melezener Meria Austin.
• Marriage*: Belinda Akehurst married Edward Mansell in 1875 at Atcham, Shropshire, England.³
• Married Name: As of 1875, her married name was Mansell.
• (Witness) Will: Belinda Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Melezener Meria Austin dated 21 April 1885 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death*: Belinda Akehurst died on 8 October 1912 at Sussex, England.^5,6
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 21 April 1932 at London, England, Effects: £758.⁶

Rhoda Eliza Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Rhoda Eliza Akehurst was born circa 1852 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Stephen Akehurst and Melezener Meria Austin.
• Death*: Rhoda Eliza Akehurst died in 1863 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²

Edward Mansell

• Marriage*: Edward Mansell married Belinda Akehurst, daughter of Stephen Akehurst and Melezener Meria Austin, in 1875 at Atcham, Shropshire, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Edward Mansell is mentioned in the will of Melezener Meria Austin dated 21 April 1885 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²

John Akehurst

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1777 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: In the 1851 census, John Akehurst's widow is living with her married son Thomas Akehurst. Living next door is William Akehurst, 58 years, who is the son of Stephen Akehurst and Hannah Gower. Could this be a clue to John Akehurst's parenatge?¹
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Ann Pocock, daughter of John Pocock and Mary Cottington, on 3 November 1799 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, Both of this parish. Witnesses: Thomas PANKHURST; Henry BLUNDEN.²
  
• Anecdote: The identity of the witness Thomas Pankhurst is confirmed by matching his signature on the marriage with his signature on his will proved in 1815. Thomas was a yeoman living at Hailsham where John Akehurst lived and would have been aged about 60 years at the time of John Akehurst's marriage in 1799, so quite senior. There is nothing in Thomas Pankhurst's family to indicate a connection to John Akehurst, so it may have been that John or Ann worked for him or they had no other family to call upon. The other witness, Henry Blunden, witnessed many marriages and is likely to be the parish clerk.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 John Akehurst and Ann Pocock lived at Hawks Wood, Hailsham, Sussex, England, John & Ann Akehurst both age 55 years (rounded) living with son William, 25 years.³
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1848 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 14 May 1848 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "70 years, Hailsham."⁴

Ann Pocock

Parents:

• Birth: Ann Pocock was born in 1777 at Chalvington, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Ann Pocock was baptized on 1 June 1777 at St Bartholomew's, Chalvington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Pocock and Mary Cottington.
• Marriage*: Ann Pocock married John Akehurst on 3 November 1799 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, Both of this parish. Witnesses: Thomas PANKHURST; Henry BLUNDEN.²
  
• Married Name: As of 3 November 1799, her married name was Akehurst.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Ann Pocock and John Akehurst lived at Hawks Wood, Hailsham, Sussex, England, John & Ann Akehurst both age 55 years (rounded) living with son William, 25 years.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Ann Pocock lived at Hailsham, Sussex, England, widow, living with her married son Thomas Akehurst but his wife is not present. Living next door is William Akehurst, 58 years, who is the son of Stephen Akehurst and Hannah Gower.⁴
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Ann Pocock lived at Hailsham, Sussex, England, widow, 83 years, living with her son Thomas Akehurst and his wife Mary (42 years, born Warbleton). Next door is William Akehurst, 58 years, born Hellingly with his wife Jane, xx years, born Hellingly and sons William, 4 years and Thomas 4 years, both born Hellingly.⁵
• Death*: Ann Pocock died in 1863 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Pocock was buried on 24 March 1863 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "86 years."⁶

John Pocock

• Marriage*: John Pocock married Mary Cottington, daughter of John Cottington and Mary (?), on 11 April 1768 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, Mary COTTENTON, both of this parish.¹

Mary Cottington

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Cottington was born in 1742 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Cottington was baptized on 15 August 1742 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Cottington and Mary (?)
• Anecdote*: Surname variants: COTTENHAM.
• Marriage*: Mary Cottington married John Pocock on 11 April 1768 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, Mary COTTENTON, both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of circa 1770, her married name was Pocock.
• Death*: Mary Cottington died in 1813 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Cottington was buried on 9 February 1813 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, "67 years."³

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 27 January 1805 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Eliza Bishop, daughter of James Bishop and Susannah Romsley, on 7 September 1825 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: John Akehurst was a labourer on 21 December 1828.¹
• Anecdote*: In the 1841 census, John Akehurst was a bailiff on a farm held by Eliza's 67 year old mother, Susannah Bishop.³
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 John Akehurst and Eliza Bishop lived at Hatches Farm, Hellingly, Sussex, England.³

George Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Akehurst was baptized on 28 September 1806 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock.
• Marriage*: George Akehurst married Elizabeth Page, daughter of Peter Page and Mary Ellis, on 29 March 1841 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²

Henry Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Akehurst was baptized on 30 October 1808 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock.
• Marriage*: Henry Akehurst married Sarah Ann Pitcher, daughter of John Pitcher and Sarah Piper, on 26 December 1835 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation: Henry Akehurst was a shoemaker on 7 June 1841 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.³
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Henry Akehurst and Sarah Ann Pitcher lived at Upper Horsebride, Hellingly, Sussex, England.³
• Occupation*: Henry Akehurst was a shoemaker (master employing 2 men) on 30 March 1851 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Henry Akehurst and Sarah Ann Pitcher lived at Upper Horsebride, Hellingly, Sussex, England.⁴
• Death*: Henry Akehurst died on 11 April 1893 at Hailsham, Sussex, England, at age 84.

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 24 November 1811 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 William Akehurst lived at Hawks Wood, Hailsham, Sussex, England, living with parents.²
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Ann Martin, daughter of Thomas Martin and Elizabeth (?), on 14 November 1850 at Patcham, Sussex, England^B, Ann LONGLEY (widow.)^3,4
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 William Akehurst and Ann Martin lived at Withdean, Patcham, Sussex, England, with unmarried brother John Akehurst, 44 years, labourer, and 7 day old daughter Esther Akehurst.³
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 William Akehurst lived at Jevington, Sussex, England^B, a widower, 60 years.⁵
• Occupation*: William Akehurst was an agricultural labourer on 2 April 1871.⁵

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 9 October 1814 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock.
• Marriage: Thomas Akehurst married Mary Message, daughter of Henry Message and Jane Gower, on 8 October 1844 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, father given as Charles Akehurst but considered to be wrong.²
• Occupation*: Thomas Akehurst was an agricultural labourer, married but wife not present on 30 March 1851.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Thomas Akehurst lived at Hailsham, Sussex, England.³
• Occupation: Thomas Akehurst was an agricultural labourer on 7 April 1861.⁴
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Thomas Akehurst and Mary Message lived at Hawkes Corner, Hailsham, Sussex, England, Thomas and wife Mary, 42 yeasr born Warbleton, and widow mother Ann Akehurst, 83 years.⁴

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 26 August 1821 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock.
• Death*: Mary Akehurst died in 1833 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Akehurst was buried on 22 March 1833 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²

Eliza Bishop

Parents:

• Birth*: Eliza Bishop was born circa 1803 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of James Bishop and Susannah Romsley.
• Marriage*: Eliza Bishop married John Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Ann Pocock, on 7 September 1825 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 7 September 1825, her married name was Akehurst.
• Anecdote*: In the 1841 census, John Akehurst was a bailiff on a farm held by Eliza's 67 year old mother, Susannah Bishop.²
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Eliza Bishop and John Akehurst lived at Hatches Farm, Hellingly, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Eliza Bishop died in 1846 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.³

James Bishop

• Birth*: James Bishop was born in 1775 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: James Bishop married Susannah Romsley on 29 November 1796 at Chalvington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Death*: James Bishop died in 1841 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.

Susannah Romsley

• Birth*: Susannah Romsley was born circa 1775 at Isfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Susannah Romsley married James Bishop on 29 November 1796 at Chalvington, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 29 November 1796, her married name was Bishop.
• Residence: On 7 June 1841 Susannah Romsley lived at Hatches Farm, Hellingly, Sussex, England.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Susannah Romsley lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, widow.¹