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John Frederick Duffy

• Birth*: John Frederick Duffy was born in 1863 at St Leonards, New South Wales, Australia.
• Marriage*: John Frederick Duffy married Sarah Martha Horn on 15 August 1894 at Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia.
• Death*: John Frederick Duffy died on 5 February 1950 at Narrabeen, New South Wales, Australia.

Sarah Martha Horn

• Birth*: Sarah Martha Horn was born in 1870 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
• Marriage*: Sarah Martha Horn married John Frederick Duffy on 15 August 1894 at Waterloo, New South Wales, Australia.
• Married Name: As of 15 August 1894, her married name was Duffy.
• Death*: Sarah Martha Horn died in 1951 at New South Wales, Australia.

John Akehurst

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1675 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: A good candidate for this John Akehurst is:
  John Akehurst bap. 12 Sep 1675 at Udimore St Mary, son of Nicholas Akehurst and Mary Duke.
  Both Nicholas and Mary died in 1681 and were buried at Udimore, and there is evidence that their three children returned to Hailsham where Nicholas was born in 1643 (the evidence being that his brother Andrew was noted as “of Hailsham” on his marriage in 1710). Hailsham is quite close to Laughton, hence he being a good candidate.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Margaret Nicholas, daughter of Charles Nicholas and Margaret Sparrow, on 22 October 1699 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B, Margaret of Laughton.¹
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Ann Eason on 3 October 1714 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1729 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 14 April 1729 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.²

Margaret Nicholas

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Nicholas was baptized on 13 January 1666/67 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Nicholas and Margaret Sparrow.
• Married Name: As of 22 October 1699, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Margaret Nicholas married John Akehurst on 22 October 1699 at Dallington, Sussex, England^B, Margaret of Laughton.²
• Death*: Margaret Nicholas died in 1710 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Margaret Nicholas was buried on 31 May 1710 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, AKHURST, "wife of John."^3,4

Marey Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Marey Akehurst was born on 30 January 1699/0 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B; AKURST.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Margaret Nicholas.
• Baptism: Marey Akehurst was baptized on 4 February 1699/0 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, AKURST.¹
• Death*: Marey Akehurst died in March 1700 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Marey Akehurst was buried on 26 March 1700 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Margaret."^2,3

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Akehurst was born on 14 January 1700/1 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B; AKURST.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Margaret Nicholas.
• Baptism: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 12 February 1700/1 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, AKURST.¹
• Married Name: As of 26 April 1720, her married name was Durrant.
• Marriage*: Mary Akehurst married Henry Durrant on 26 April 1720 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote*: There is a baptism of Lucy AKEHURST on 24 Aug 1765 at Laughton, daughter of Mary DURRANT. This needs further investigation.³

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born on 26 May 1702 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B; AKURST.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Margaret Nicholas.
• Baptism: John Akehurst was baptized on 10 June 1702 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, AKURST.¹
• Death*: John Akehurst died in June 1702 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 17 June 1702 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, "son of John & Margarett."^2,3

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 10 April 1703 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, AKURST.¹
• Birth*: Elizabeth Akehurst was born on 10 April 1703 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B; AKURST.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Margaret Nicholas.

Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Akehurst was baptized on 2 January 1707/8 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Margaret Nicholas.
• Death*: Ann Akehurst died in January 1707/8 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Akehurst was buried on 11 January 1708 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Margaret."^2,3

Ann Eason

• Married Name: As of 3 October 1714, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Ann Eason married John Akehurst on 3 October 1714 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Burial: Ann Eason witnessed the burial of John Akehurst on 14 April 1729 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 17 August 1731, her married name was Miles.
• Marriage*: Ann Eason married John Miles on 17 August 1731 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "Ann AKEHURST of Laughton."¹
• Anecdote*: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief
  Date: 13-14 Jul 1732
  ESRO reference: QO/17/1732-07-13
  Description: MILES John, wife Ann; JP's order removing them from Framfield to East Hoathly set aside [John MILES of Laughton married Ann AKEHURST at All Saints, Lewes 1731].

Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Akehurst was baptized on 22 March 1715/16 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Ann Eason.

Dorothy Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Dorothy Akehurst was baptized on 26 February 1717/18 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Ann Eason.

Elinor Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elinor Akehurst was baptized on 20 May 1720 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Ann Eason.
• Married Name: As of 22 February 1753, her married name was Newick.
• Marriage*: Elinor Akehurst married Henry Newick on 22 February 1753 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Henry of Ticehurst.²

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Akehurst was baptized on 9 June 1722 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Ann Eason.
• Married Name: As of 21 February 1742/43, her married name was Bignal.
• Marriage*: Sarah Akehurst married Richard Bignal on 21 February 1742/43 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Hailsham, Sarah of this parish.²
• Death*: Sarah Akehurst died in 1807 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Sarah Akehurst was buried on 12 April 1807 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "widow."³

John Miles

• Marriage*: John Miles married Ann Eason on 17 August 1731 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, "Ann AKEHURST of Laughton."¹

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1705 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B; Note: a baptism has not been found for John but the birth is speculated based on a John and Susanna ACKHURST having children baptised at Laughton from 1732, soon after the death of John AKURST the father in 1729.
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Margaret Nicholas.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Susanna Cinderford, daughter of Joseph Cinderford and Elizabeth Mitchell, on 30 November 1731 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, Recorded as Mary CINDERFORD, not Susanna, but almost certainly an error. John AKEHURST is "of Laughton". There is a marriage of a Mary SYNDERFORD and John GOODMAN at Laughton on 21 Apr 1728.^1,2
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1763 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 13 October 1763 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.³

Susanna Cinderford

Parents:

• Birth: Susanna Cinderford was born in 1708 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Susanna Cinderford was baptized on 30 May 1708 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Cinderford and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• Anecdote*: Susanna is almost certainly Susanna CINDERFORD bap. 30 May 1708 at Framfield daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth CINDERFORD. The reason for this is that there is the baptism of her son Samuel SINDERFORD AKEHURST at Laughton in 1751. This Susanna CINDERFORD had siblings Elizabeth, Joseph and Lucy - the same names used for children of John and Susanna AKEHURST.
• (Witness) Will: Susanna Cinderford is mentioned in the will of Joseph Cinderford dated 9 January 1726/27 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Married Name: As of circa 1731, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Susanna Cinderford married John Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Margaret Nicholas, on 30 November 1731 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, Recorded as Mary CINDERFORD, not Susanna, but almost certainly an error. John AKEHURST is "of Laughton". There is a marriage of a Mary SYNDERFORD and John GOODMAN at Laughton on 21 Apr 1728.^4,5
• Death*: Susanna Cinderford died in 1779 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susanna Cinderford was buried on 30 January 1779 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, "widow", no christian name.⁶

Lucy Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Lucy Akehurst was baptized on 19 December 1742 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Susanna Cinderford.
• Death*: Lucy Akehurst died in 1776 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Lucy Akehurst was buried on 10 August 1776 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.²

Joseph Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth: Joseph Akehurst was born in 1739 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Joseph Akehurst was baptized on 3 November 1739 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Susanna Cinderford.

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 3 August 1735 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Susanna Cinderford.

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 27 July 1732 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, AKURST.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Susanna Cinderford.

Joseph Cinderford

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Cinderford was baptized on 27 June 1675 at St Peter, Ashburnham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Cinderford and Mercy Daw.
• Marriage*: Joseph Cinderford married Elizabeth Mitchell on 10 February 1695/96 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, Joseph of Waldron; Elizabeth of this parish.²
• Occupation*: Joseph Cinderford was an alehouse keeper (ESRO: QR/313/22) in 1707.
• Death*: Joseph Cinderford died in 1727 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Will*: Joseph Cinderford left a will made on 9 January 1726/27 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Joseph Sinderford of Framfield, 1728
  ESRO: PBT/2/1/6/87A
  Made: 9 Jan 1726/27
  Proved: 31 Jan 1727/28, Deanery of South Malling
  www.familysearch.org (film no: 1067010; image: 300,301)
  In the Name of God Amen the ninth day of January in the year of our Lord God 1726 I Joseph Sinderford of Framfield in the County of Sussex being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory (thanks be to God for it ) calling into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die I do make and ordaine this my last Will and Testament (that is to say) First of all I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it, And my body I recommend to the Earth to be buryed in a decent manner at the discretion of my Executors nothing doubting but at the Generall Resurection I shall receive the same by the mighty power of God And as touching my Worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I give and dispose of the same in the following manner and form Imprimis First I desire that my just debts and funeral expences may be paid and satisfied by my Executor hereafter named Also I appoint my loving wife Elizabeth Sinderford my Sole Executor and I do give all my Copyhold Messuage Barn and Stall and ten acres and one rood of meadow and pasture land with the appurtenances situate lying and being in the said parish of Framfield and holden of the Manor of Framfield so long as she keeps herself unmarried. But in case the above Elizabeth Sinderford should marry I then give the abovesaid Copyhold Messuage Barn and Stall and ten acres and one rood to my loving children Mary Sinderford Grace Sinderford and Hannah Sinderford Anne Sinderford Sarah Sinderford Luce Sinderford Pattey Sinderford and Hannah Sinderford and Elizabeth Sinderford to be equally divided amongst them at the discretion of my worthy good friends David Stone of Framfield Gentleman and I do hereby revoke and disannull all former Wills heretofore by me made and allow this to be my last Will and Testament In Witness thereof I set my hand and seal the day and year above (Joseph Sinderford) Signed and sealed in the presence of us under written William Sturt Stuart Edward Alfree Jno Smith
  Probatum 31 January 1721 to Elizabeth Sinderford, executrix
  [date of probate erroneously given as 31 Jan 1721 according to ESRO catalogue]
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 8 March 2021.)
  
• Burial*: Joseph Cinderford was buried on 15 January 1727/28 at St Thomas a Beckett, Framfield, Sussex, England^B.^5,6
• Probate: His estate was probated on 31 January 1727/28 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth Mitchell

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Mitchell married Joseph Cinderford, son of Joseph Cinderford and Mercy Daw, on 10 February 1695/96 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, Joseph of Waldron; Elizabeth of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 February 1695/96, her married name was Cinderford.¹
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Mitchell is mentioned in the will of Joseph Cinderford dated 9 January 1726/27 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Death*: Elizabeth Mitchell died in 1750/51 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Mitchell was buried on 10 February 1750/51 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B, "Dame Cinderford", no christian name.^4,5

Samuel Cinderford Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth: Samuel Cinderford Akehurst was born in 1751 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Samuel Cinderford Akehurst was baptized on 22 June 1751 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Susanna Cinderford.
• Death*: Samuel Cinderford Akehurst died in 1752 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Samuel Cinderford Akehurst was buried on 3 June 1752 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Eason

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Eason was baptized on 19 March 1713/14 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, "bastard daughter."¹
• She was the daughter of Ann Eason.

Winifred Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Winifred Akehurst was baptized on 1 January 1747/48 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B, baptised as "Winne."¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Susanna Cinderford.
• Anecdote*: Bastardy bond
  Date: 15 Apr 1772
  ESRO reference: PAR 409/34/2/6
  Description: Thomas Martin of Hailsham, grocer bound in £50 for maintenance of illegitimate daughter of Winifred Akehurst of Laughton, singlewoman.
  Creator: Parish of Laughton.
• Married Name: As of 23 August 1786, her married name was Linfield.
• Marriage*: Winifred Akehurst married John Linfield on 23 August 1786 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, John LINFIELD of Battle; Winifred ACKHURST of this parish. Witnesses: Jos BACK and John VINE.²
• Death*: Winifred Akehurst died in 1799 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Winifred Akehurst was buried on 17 April 1799 at All Saints, Laughton, Sussex, England^B.³

Henry Durrant

• Marriage*: Henry Durrant married Mary Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Margaret Nicholas, on 26 April 1720 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Linfield

• Marriage*: John Linfield married Winifred Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Susanna Cinderford, on 23 August 1786 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, John LINFIELD of Battle; Winifred ACKHURST of this parish. Witnesses: Jos BACK and John VINE.¹

Mary Cinderford

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Cinderford was baptized on 20 December 1702 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Cinderford and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• Married Name: As of 21 April 1728, her married name was Goodman.
• Marriage*: Mary Cinderford married John Goodman on 21 April 1728 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Cinderford

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Cinderford was baptized on 3 February 1696/97 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Cinderford and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• Death*: Ann Cinderford died in 1706 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Cinderford was buried on 10 November 1706 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B.²