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Martha Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Martha Akehurst was baptized on 12 December 1602 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Margaret (?)
• (Witness) Will: Martha Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 3 May 1612 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage License*: Martha Akehurst and Elias Swaine obtained a marriage licence on 14 June 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Martha AKEHURST of Wilmington and Elias SWANE of Hailsham, yeoman.³
• Married Name: As of 14 June 1627, her married name was Swaine.
• Marriage: Martha Akehurst married Elias Swaine on 19 June 1627 at Wilmington, Sussex, England.³

Nicholas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Nicholas Akehurst was baptized on 1 March 1606/7 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Margaret (?)
• Death*: Nicholas Akehurst died in July 1607 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Nicholas Akehurst was buried on 26 July 1607 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas."²

Elizabeth King

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth King was baptized on 8 March 1795 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, "George Capt.[carpenter]"¹
• She was the daughter of George King and Sarah Smith.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth King married Stephen Akehurst, son of Stephen Akehurst and Hannah Gower, on 15 November 1818 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 15 November 1818, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Elizabeth King died in 1822 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth King was buried on 3 November 1822 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "28 years."³
• Anecdote*: Clues to Elizabeth King's parentage, marriage and children come from:
  Title: Release by the beneficiaries of the will of Joseph North of Glynde
  Date: 9 Aug 1823
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: AMS 6860/7/2/13
  Description: Henry Page of Hailsham, labourer, Elizabeth Hester Page od Hailsham, spinster, Henry Ellis of Ringmer, labourer, Peter Edwards of Ringmer, labourer, John Dudman of Brighton, carrier, and his wife Elizabeth Dudman; George King the elder of Hailsham, gardener, and his children George King the younger, Henry King and Ann King, Harriet Akehurst and George Akehurst children of Elizabeth Akehurst late Elizabeth King deceased, Elizabeth Fox of Hailsham widow and her three daughters Ann Fox, Frances Fox and Jane Fox, Thomas Foster of Hailsham, labourer and his wife Mary and their children Nathan Foster, David Foster, Aaron Foster and Mary Foster; Sarah Page of Hailsham widow and her children Henry Page and Elizabeth Hester Page, to John Ellman of Glynde, esq, and John Ellman the younger of Southover, gent, executors and trustees
  residuary estate amounting to £204 15s 6d
  recites: marriage of Elizabeth King with Stephen Akehurst and her death during the testator's lifetime; death of William King a bachelor in the testator's lifetime
  Witnesses: John Edward Fullagar of Lewes.

Harriet Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harriet Akehurst was baptized on 9 January 1820 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "labourer."¹
• She was the daughter of Stephen Akehurst and Elizabeth King.

George Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: George Akehurst was born on 1 October 1821 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Stephen Akehurst and Elizabeth King.
• Baptism: George Akehurst was baptized on 17 February 1822 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "labourer."¹

George King

• Marriage License: George King and Sarah Smith obtained a marriage licence on 8 November 1794 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, George a carpenter of Tunbridge Wells; Sarah of Willingdon. Sponsors: George King, Edward Putland, farmer of Willingdon.¹
• Marriage*: George King married Sarah Smith on 9 November 1794 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, George of Tunbridge Wells; Sarah of this parish. Witnesses: John Gasson and Edward Putland.¹

Sarah Smith

• Marriage License: Sarah Smith and George King obtained a marriage licence on 8 November 1794 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, George a carpenter of Tunbridge Wells; Sarah of Willingdon. Sponsors: George King, Edward Putland, farmer of Willingdon.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah Smith married George King on 9 November 1794 at St Mary's, Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, George of Tunbridge Wells; Sarah of this parish. Witnesses: John Gasson and Edward Putland.¹
• Married Name: As of 8 November 1794, her married name was King.

Edward Paynter

• Marriage License: Edward Paynter and Alice Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 12 May 1612 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Alice AKEHURST of Hailsham and Edward PAYNTER of the same parish, glover.¹
• Marriage*: Edward Paynter married Alice Akehurst, daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Margaret (?), on 26 May 1612 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.

James Hewitt

• Marriage License: James Hewitt and Eva Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 11 February 1613/14 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Eva AKEHURST of Hailsham and James HUIT of Westham.¹
• Marriage*: James Hewitt married Eva Akehurst, daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Margaret (?), on 14 February 1613/14 at Hailsham, Sussex, England, Surname HEWEAT.¹

Elias Swaine

• Marriage License: Elias Swaine and Martha Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 14 June 1627 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Martha AKEHURST of Wilmington and Elias SWANE of Hailsham, yeoman.¹
• Marriage*: Elias Swaine married Martha Akehurst, daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Margaret (?), on 19 June 1627 at Wilmington, Sussex, England.¹

Henry Akehurst

• Birth*: Henry Akehurst was born circa 1550 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Henry Akehurst married Catherine (?) circa 1574 at Sussex, England.
• Will*: Henry Akehurst left a will made on 28 May 1597 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: In the name of god Amen the xxviij daye of maye 1597 I Henry Ackherst of herstmses being sicke of body but of good and pfect reme_branc[e] thanckes be to god do make this my last will and testament in maner and forme following First I committ my soule into the handes of almightye god and do hope to be saved by the dathe and passion of Jesus christ I comitt my body to the earthe in hope of a joifull resurextion Item I geve to Catherin my wiyfe xli in mony and one Cowe at her owne choyesse I will that she shalbe ded by my executor so long as she dothe lick of her boarde and if she dothe not lick of her board then I will my executor shall paye her forty shillinges yearlye towards her boarde so longe as she dothe kepe her selfe a wedow Item I geve to her owne usse duringe her liffe my fetherbede and all that belonges to it and after her diseace the saide bede & that belong to it to remaine to my executor I geve to her one ewe & one lamb at her choysse I geve to her more one littel brasse kettel one brasse Stupnett iiij truges one littel ould Irone pott & ij platters & ij pewter dishes one candelstick one paile Item I geve to Judethe my dawghter vjli xiijs iiijd at the daye of her mariage or within one yeare after my diseace whiche shall first happen I geve to her one motly twelfmonthinge heferone ewe and one lambe Item I geve to Judethe Tamysin my dawghter vjli xiijs iiijd to be paide to her // at the daye of her marriage or [some words scored through] or within one and halfe after my diseace which shall first happen I geve her one ewe and one lambe & iij ewe teges Item I geve to Susane my dawghter vjli xiijs iiijd to be paid to her at the daye of her mariage or at her age of xix yeares whiche shall first happen Item I geve to William ickare one twelf monthing one blacke whitt backed stere I geve to John dickar his sonne one ewe and one lambe and to William dickar his sonne one tegge sheape and to Sara dickar his dawghter one sheap tege It I geve to Bartholomew weeckes one rede weneling bullocke I geve to John weeckes his sonne one ewe & one lambe & to Elizabeth weeckes his dawghter one twelfmonth thing shepe all rest of my goodes not geven nor bequethed I geve to William my sonne whome I make sole executore of this my last will and testament and I apoint to be overseeres William dickare and and Bartholomew weeckes
  Wittnesses at the makinge hereof
  Giles iat William hllocke and John ashfield
  Probate: 9th November 1606 to William Ackherst, son of the deceased.
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  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 22 August 2018 for Geoffrey Barber.)
• Death*: Henry Akehurst died in 1606 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Akehurst was buried on 30 August 1606 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²

Catherine (?)

• Birth*: Catherine (?) was born circa 1550 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Catherine (?) married Henry Akehurst circa 1574 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1574, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Catherine (?) is mentioned in the will of Henry Akehurst dated 28 May 1597 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: William Akehurst was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Henry Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• (Witness) Will: William Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Henry Akehurst dated 28 May 1597 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Eleanor Lake on 12 August 1630 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, Ellen or Hellen on marriage, but Ellinor on William's will of 1641.²
• Will*: William Akehurst left a will made on 26 October 1641 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of William Akerst [Akehurst] of Herstmonceux, 1641     
  (ESRO: PBT 1/5/336)
  Made: 26 Oct 1641
  Proved: 8 Nov 1641
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1885592; Image: 274)
  In the name of God Amen the six and twentyth daye of October Ano Dom 1641 I William Akerst of Herstmonceux in the countye of Sussex Husbandma[N] being sicke in body but of a pfect memorye doe make & ordayne this my last will & testament in maner & forme following first I Comend my soule into the handes of Almyghty god my Creator & maker Hopeing assueredly through the merritts of Jesus Christ my saviour to be made ptaker of life everlasting And I Comend my body to the earth from whence it came to be buryed in decent place of Christian buryall Itm I give and bequeath unto Ellinor my loveing wif all the houshold stuf that shee broth unto me at our marryage Alsoe I give unto my said wife the sume of twenty shillinges to be paid her wtin one month next after my deceasse by my executor Alsoe I give unto my said wif one Barrow hogg nowe sett up to fatting & six bushells of oates to fatt him wt all to be deliv[ere]d her by my execor psently after my deceasse Alsoe I give unto my said wif three hundred of the fagottes nowe standing about the house nowe where I dwell to be deliv[ere]d unto her by my executor psently after my deceasse Alsoe I give unto my sd wif all the butter and ten of the cheesses nowe in the house to be deliv[er]ed her psently by my executor after my deceasse Itm Igive & bequeath unto Henry Akerst my sonn All my weareing apparrell one feather bed one feather bolster one feather pillow one payer of the best sheetes one Covering two blanquetts & one boorded bestedle Alsoe I give unto my said sonn Henry Akerst one Iron pott the gretest brass ketle one brass posnett all the pewter one Joyned Chest the best boorded Chest two irboords to be deliv[ere]d unto him by my executor psently after my deceasse Also I give & bequeath unto my sd sonn Henry Akerst the sume of tenn poundes of lawfull english mony to be payd him by my executor wtin two months Alsoe my will & meaneing is that Ellinor my wif & Henry Akerst my son shall dwell in the house where I nowe dwell untill our lady day next my executor payeing the Rent for the sd house wch shall grow then due All the Rest of my goodes & Chattells unbequeathed I give unto Henrye Russell of Crowherst my sonne in law whome I doe make & ordayne to be the executor of this my last will & testamt he payeing my debts & legaces & dischargeing my funaerall expences In wittness whereof I the sd Wm Akerst have hereunto sette my hand the day & yere first above written
  Wm Akerst his marke
  Wittnesse hereunto
  Thos Hamond
  Henry Akerst his marke
  Probate (on reverse): 8th November 1641 to Henry Russell, executor.
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• Death*: William Akehurst died in November 1641 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 2 November 1641 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.⁴

Eleanor Lake

• Birth*: Eleanor Lake was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Eleanor Lake married William Akehurst, son of Henry Akehurst and Catherine (?), on 12 August 1630 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, Ellen or Hellen on marriage, but Ellinor on William's will of 1641.¹
• Married Name: As of 12 August 1630, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Eleanor Lake is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 26 October 1641 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Eleanor Lake died in 1642 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Eleanor Lake was buried on 13 November 1642 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, Ellen AKHURST, "widow of William."³

Henry Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Henry Akehurst was born circa 1615 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of William Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Henry Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 26 October 1641 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹

Margaret Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Margaret Akehurst was born circa 1610 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Margaret Akehurst married Henry Russell on 22 October 1632 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 22 October 1632, her married name was Russell.
• (Witness) Will: Margaret Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 26 October 1641 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Margaret Akehurst died in 1660 at Crowhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Margaret Akehurst was buried on 6 July 1660 at Crowhurst, Sussex, England^B.³

Henry Russell

• Marriage*: Henry Russell married Margaret Akehurst, daughter of William Akehurst, on 22 October 1632 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: Henry Russell is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 26 October 1641 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Henry Russell died in 1653 at Crowhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Henry Russell was buried on 26 July 1653 at Crowhurst, Sussex, England^B.³

Judith Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Judith Akehurst was baptized on 31 October 1574 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, mother's name not given.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• (Witness) Will: Judith Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Henry Akehurst dated 28 May 1597 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 23 March 1577 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, mother's name not given.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Death*: Elizabeth Akehurst died in 1578 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Akehurst was buried on 12 September 1578 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Henry Akherst."²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Henry Akehurst dated 28 May 1597 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.³

Tamsyn Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Tamsyn Akehurst was baptized on 30 August 1579 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Henry Akherst."¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• (Witness) Will: Tamsyn Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Henry Akehurst dated 28 May 1597 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²

Susan Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Akehurst was baptized on 1 July 1582 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Henry Akherst."¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• (Witness) Will: Susan Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Henry Akehurst dated 28 May 1597 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²

Jane Akehurst

• Birth*: Jane Akehurst was born circa 1550 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Jane Akehurst married John Akehurst, son of (?) Akehurst, circa 1585 at Sussex, England, husband assumed to be John Akehurst based on the only Akehurst burial at Folkington around that time.
• Will*: Jane Akehurst left a will made on 19 April 1615 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Jane Akeherst [Akehurst] of Folkington, 1615
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/15/42B)
  Made: 19 April 1615
  Proved: 2 September 1615
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1885787; Image: 485)
  In the name of god Amen I Jane Akeherst of Fokington in the county of Sussex widdowe being sick of body but of good and pfect remembrances thankes be unto god do make and ordeyne this my last will and testament in writing First I give and bequeath my soule unto Almighty god and my body to be buried in the Church of Ste Michaell in Lewes in Sussex Itm I give and bequeath unto Raffe Akeherst my sonne the some of three score poundes of lawfull money of England wch Willm Potnell of Chiddingligh in the said County of Sussex yoman deceased in his life tyme did owe me Itm I give & bequeath unto my daughter Joane one gowne and unto my daughter Ann halfe my wearing linnen And I do make the said Raffe my sole executor of this my last will In witnes whereof I have hereunto set my hand the Nineteenth day of April 1615
  The mke of Jane Akeherst
  In the psence of
  Henry ob
  Stephen Marge
  Nicholas Shelley
  Probate: 2nd September 1615 to Ralph Akeherst, son and executor.
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• Death*: Jane Akehurst died in September 1615 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹

Raffe Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Raffe Akehurst was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Jane Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Raffe Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Jane Akehurst dated 19 April 1615 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Raffe Akehurst married Letticia (?) circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: In 1622, Edward Paine of Eastbourne denied colluding with Ralph Akehurst of Cliffe [Lewes] to smuggle a wool cargo abroad.²
• Anecdote: In 1638 Ralph [Raphe] Akehurst was suspected of smuggling wheat down river. He traded legitimately with Dieppe and Calais, Waterford and London.³
• Marriage License*: Raffe Akehurst and Mary Godman obtained a marriage licence on 14 April 1640 at Pagham & Tarring Peculiar, Sussex, England, Ralph Akehurst of St Thomas Cliffe, Lewes, merchant and Mary Godman, widow, of the same parish. Sponsors: Ralph AKEHURST; William MARGERUM Chichester citizen & merchant; John DRAPER Lewes sempster.⁴
• Occupation*: Raffe Akehurst was a merchant in 1652.⁵
• Will*: Raffe Akehurst left a will made on 23 December 1652 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Raphe Akehurst of Lewes, 1654
  (TNA: PROB 11/248/299)
  Made: 23rd December 1652
  Proved: 26th June 1654
  In the name of God Amen The three and twentieth daie of December in the yeare of our Lord one thousand six hundred fiftie and two I Raphe Akehurst of the parishe of St Thomas in the Cliffe neare Lewis in the Countie of Sussex Marchant being sicke and weake in Bodie but of good and perfect understanding Thanks be given unto Allmightie God doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testament in wryteing in manner and forme following First I commend my Soule into the Hands of Allmightie God my Creatour hopeing assuredlie to be save though the merritts of Jesus Christ my blessed Saviour and Redeemer And my Body to the Earthe from whence it came to de decentlie buried by my Executor hereafter named Item I give and bequeath unto my Eldest daughter Elizabeth Akehurst the full summe of twoe hundred pounds of lawfull englishe money to be paied unto her in and upon the daie of her marriage by my Executor hereafter named And in the meane while I will that the Interest and proffitts of the sayd twoe hundred pounds shalbe yearlie paied unto her towards her maintenance Item I give unto the said Elizabeth twoe stooles and one Chaire of irish stitch and my Chest of Drawers to be delivered unto her upon Demand Item I give and bequeath unto my youngest daughter Laetitia Akehurst the like summe of twoe hundred pounds of lawfull englishe money to be paied unto her by my Executor hereafter named in and upon the daie of her marriage And in the meane while I will that the Interest and proffitt of the sayd twoe hundred pounds shalbe yearlye paied unto her towards her maintenance And also I give unto her three Cushoons of irishe stitche together with the Cabbinett to be likewise delivered unto her upon demand Item I give and bequeath unto my youngest sonne Raphe Akehurst the full summe of fiftie pounds of lawfull money of England to be paied unto him within one monthe after my deathe And alsoe the Bedstedle and table in the dyneinge Roome of my dwelling house the largest Cipres Chest in my lodging Chamber the table and liverie Cubbord in the Hall And alsoe all the Bo…. Weights and Scales Seacoles Irons Tongs Shovell Spitts and jack in the Kitchin And alsoe all my Coppers and brewe vessels with theire Appurtenances And all the Standards whatsoever belonging to my said House in which I now live And as touching the disposing of such reall Estate wherewith God hath blessed mee I will and bequeath the same in manner and forme following First whereas I have bought of Harbert Springett Esq one parcell of Land in Ringmer neare the Churche there called the parsonage Croft which I have paide for although the Estate thereof be not as yet conveied unto mee Now my will is that Mary my deare and loving wife shall have the said Parcell of Land during her life And after her decease I give the same to my said sonne Ralphe and to his heires for ever And I doe desire that the same may be conveyed by Mr Springett accordinglie Item I give unto my said wife for and during the Tearme of her natural life all that house whereon I now dwell together with all the Outhouses Edifices Buildings Backsides Gardens Orchards and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belonging And after her decease I give the same house and premises to my said Sonne Raphe and his heires for ever And my will and mind is that my said wife shall demise all the house parcell of Lande and all the premises aforesaid with the appurtenances unto my said sonne Raphe for threescore yeares if hee shall soe long live att the yearlie Rent of twentie pounds payeable half yearlie by equall portions my said sonne thereupon giveing good securitie for the payment thereof which twentie pounds per Annum is in liewe of one Annuitie of twentie pounds a year which was given unto her by her former husband out of his lands in Kent during her life which Annuitie I caused her to sell away And I receaved the money for the same And further my will is that my said wife shall and may reserve to her selfe and her servants out of the said demise the Hall Chamber together with libertie to make use of such Roomes waies and passages there as shalbe necessarie for her use And I give her convenient household stuffe for her use during her life onlie And after her deathe I will the said household stuffe to be devided between my sonne Raphe and my twoe daughters or which of them shee shall please Item I give all the Rest of my householdstuffe to my foure Children equallie to be devided betweene them And all the Reside of my Goods and Chattels Debts Creditts and personall Estate whatsoever unbequeathed (my debts legacies and funerall expences being first paied and discharged) I give and bequeath unto my loving sonne Alexander Akehurst whome I make sole Executor of this my last will and Testament desiring him if my estate will beare it to add fiftie pounds more to my said sonne Raphes portion and to make up my said twoe daughters Eliazbeth and Laetita their several portions three hundred pounds a peece Provided they match with his consent In Witnesse whereof I have hereunto this my last will sett my seale and to eache sheete thereof being two in number my hand the daie and yeare above written Ra: Akehurst Signed sealed and published in the presence of Sam Palmer John Hanson
  
  This Will was proved at London the six and twentieth daie of June in the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred fiftie foure before the Judges for probate of wills and granting Administrations lawfully authorized by the Oathe of Alexander Akehurst the sonne of the said deceased and sole Executor in the said Will to whome the Administration was Committed of all and singular the Goods Chattels and Debts of the sayd deceased the sayd Alexander Akehurst being first legally sworne will and faithfully to administer the same
  (Transcribed by Rosie Ansell July 2016.)
• Death*: Raffe Akehurst died in 1653/54 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Raffe Akehurst was buried on 18 January 1653/54 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 26 June 1654 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.

Joan Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Joan Akehurst was born circa 1592 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Jane Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Joan Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Jane Akehurst dated 19 April 1615 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹

Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Akehurst was born circa 1595 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Jane Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Jane Akehurst dated 19 April 1615 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Godman

• Anecdote*: Mary Godman was possibly the wife of Henry Godman as there is a burial of Henry Godman on 16 May 1638 at Lewes All Saints, "of the Cliffe, dyer."¹
• Marriage License*: Mary Godman and Raffe Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 14 April 1640 at Pagham & Tarring Peculiar, Sussex, England, Ralph Akehurst of St Thomas Cliffe, Lewes, merchant and Mary Godman, widow, of the same parish. Sponsors: Ralph AKEHURST; William MARGERUM Chichester citizen & merchant; John DRAPER Lewes sempster.²
• Married Name: As of 14 April 1640, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Godman is mentioned in the will of Raffe Akehurst dated 23 December 1652 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.³

Alexander Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Alexander Akehurst was born circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Raffe Akehurst and Letticia (?)
• (Witness) Will: Alexander Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Raffe Akehurst dated 23 December 1652 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Residence*: In 1666 Alexander Akehurst lived at Leatherhead, Surrey, England.²
• (Witness) Will: Alexander Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Raphe Akehurst dated 27 August 1666 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B; "residing in Dublin, Ireland."²

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Akehurst was born circa 1625 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Raffe Akehurst and Letticia (?)

Letticia (?)

• Marriage*: Letticia (?) married Raffe Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Jane Akehurst, circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1620, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Letticia (?) died in 1631 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Letticia (?) was buried on 4 August 1631 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Ralphe."¹