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William Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: William Akehurst was born circa 1545 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Joan (?)
• Anecdote: William Akehurst is shown here as the son of William Akehurst of Hellingly who left a will made in 1554 (see below). His brothers names (Thomas and Henry) match and the surname Grynt/Grint appears in the earlier will as a witness and in this later will as a brother-in-law.^1,2
• (Witness) Will: William Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 26 December 1554 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Constance (?) circa 1575 at England.
• Residence*: Circa 1590 William Akehurst lived at Boram, Wartling, Sussex, England, In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Boreham Street like this: BOREHAM-STREET, or Boreham-Manor, a hamlet in Wartling parish, Sussex; on the river Ashburn, 4½ miles E of Hailsham. It has a post office, of the name of Boreham-Street, under Hurst-Green; and a fair is held at it on 21 Sept.¹
• Will*: William Akehurst left a will made on 1592 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Willyam Akeherste of Wartling, 1592
  (ESRO: 1/1/9/113B)
  Proved: 16 Sep 1592
  In the name of God amen: I Willyam Akeherste of Boram in the pishe of Wartlinge in the Countye of Sussex husbandman, beinge sicke in bodye but sounde of memorye god be praysed therefore, doe ordeine and make this my last will and testament in manner & forme followinge &c/ Firste I bequeathe my soule to god my maker and Redeemer, And my Bodye to be buryed in the Churche yarde of Wartlinge./ Item I bequeathe to my sonne Jonas Akehurste one red bedged heiffer, of the age of two yeares; one red heifer wth a white face beinge one yeare of age, foure Ewes of the beste./ My will is that these pcelles of goodes before bequeathed to my son Jonas shalbe delivered into the handes of my brother Henrye Akehurste and my brother in lawe // Gyles Grent wthin one moneth next after my decease, and they to put it out to proffitt for my son Jonas as maye be beste for him at there discretions, And my will is that the foresaid Henrye my brother and Gyles my brother in lawe shall deliver the said goodes wth the pffitte thereof unto my sonne Jonas when he shalbe of the age of xxjtie yeares and not before, And if my sonne Jonas happen to dye before he comethe to the age of xviij yeares, Then my will is the said goodes and pffitt thereof shall goe to the behoofe of my wife Constance, And if he dye not before the age of xviij yeares, Then the said goodes and pffittes shall goe to whome my sonne Jonas shall bequeathe it:/ The Reste of my goodes my debtes beinge paide I bequeathe to Constance my wife whome I make my whole Executrixe; And doe ordeine John Crashfield and my brother Thomas Akehurste to be my Overseers to see that this my will be fulfilled:/ The witnesses hereof are Richard Twitt, Symon Reve, and John Bolton scr
  Probate: 16th September 1592 to Constance, relict and executrix.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 7 September 2018.)
  
• Death*: William Akehurst died in 1592 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 16 September 1592 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Constance (?)

• Birth*: Constance (?) was born circa 1550 at England.
• Marriage*: Constance (?) married William Akehurst, son of William Akehurst and Joan (?), circa 1575 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1575, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Constance (?) is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 1592 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Constance (?) died after 1613 at England.
• (Witness) Will/Adm Transcript: Constance (?) was a witness: Jonas Akeherst [Akehurst] of Hellingly, 1613          
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/181B)
  Made: 17 Feb 1613/14
  Proved: 25 Feb 1613/14
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1885786, Image: 329)
  In the name of god amen I Jonas Akeherst of the parish of Helingly husbandman being weacke in body but thankes be to god in pfect memory first this being the 17th day of february in the yeare of our lord god Ano Dom 1613 I doe bequaith my sowle to Christ my saviour & then after my Death I will my body to be buried in the Churchyard of Helingely aforesayd Itm I will & give to my mother forty shilinges Itm I give to my Brother all my apparill that is Dublet & hose jerkin shirtes stockinges shoose hat & band Itm I give to Gooman Standnought twenty shilinges Itm I give to John Shadwell tenn shilinges & to ewes & lambes Itm I give to widow Godfry tenn shilinges Itm I give Rachell Grinte one bereed Chest Itm I give to my sister Margret Alin tenn shilinges Itm I give to istris Warrin twenty shilinges Itm I give to Richard Brooke twenty shilinges Itm I give to Willam Akeherst sonne of John Akeherst of Wadherst one ewe & one lambe Itm I give to Nickholas Shadwell & Richard Shadwell sonnes of Jerimy Shadwell five shilinges a peece Itm I will & apoynt John Shadwell to be my whole & sowle executor of this my Last will & to pay all my legases within three monethes after my Desease Itm I doe apoynte Jerymy & Antony Keene to be my overseres to see this my will fulfiled in witnes whereof I have set to my hand & seale
  Richard Brooke
  the marke of Thomas Keene
  the marke of Susan Shadwell
  Probate (on reverse): 25th February 1613 [1614] to John Shadwell, executor.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 25 August 2018 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  

daughter Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Daughter Akehurst was born circa 1540 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Joan (?)
• Anecdote*: Unfortunately, the christian name is not known, but if the connection to the family of William and Joan Akehurst is correct then it would be either Thomsyn (Thomasin), Agnes or Elizabeth.¹
• Marriage*: Daughter Akehurst married Giles Grint circa 1560 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1560, her married name was Grint.
• Death*: Daughter Akehurst died after 1611 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England. Left a bequest in son Daniel's will of 1611.

Giles Grint

• Birth*: Giles Grint was born circa 1540 at England.
• Marriage*: Giles Grint married daughter Akehurst, daughter of William Akehurst and Joan (?), circa 1560 at England.
• (Witness) Will: Giles Grint is mentioned in the will of Nicholas Shadwell dated 17 September 1590 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Giles Grint is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 1592 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Giles Grint died in 1609 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Giles Grint was buried on 18 September 1609 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England, "an ancient man of the parish at whose burial there was a sermon."³

Daniel Grint

Parents:

• Baptism*: Daniel Grint was baptized on 14 May 1564 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Giles Grint and daughter Akehurst.
• Will*: Daniel Grint left a will made on 21 February 1610/11 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Not transcribed yet.
• Death*: Daniel Grint died in 1611 at Hellingly, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 14 March 1610/11 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Jonas Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Jonas Akehurst was born circa 1580 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Constance (?)
• (Witness) Will: Jonas Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 1592 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will*: Jonas Akehurst left a will made on 17 February 1613/14 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Jonas Akeherst [Akehurst] of Hellingly, 1613          
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/14/181B)
  Made: 17 Feb 1613/14
  Proved: 25 Feb 1613/14
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1885786, Image: 329)
  In the name of god amen I Jonas Akeherst of the parish of Helingly husbandman being weacke in body but thankes be to god in pfect memory first this being the 17th day of february in the yeare of our lord god Ano Dom 1613 I doe bequaith my sowle to Christ my saviour & then after my Death I will my body to be buried in the Churchyard of Helingely aforesayd Itm I will & give to my mother forty shilinges Itm I give to my Brother all my apparill that is Dublet & hose jerkin shirtes stockinges shoose hat & band Itm I give to Gooman Standnought twenty shilinges Itm I give to John Shadwell tenn shilinges & to ewes & lambes Itm I give to widow Godfry tenn shilinges Itm I give Rachell Grinte one bereed Chest Itm I give to my sister Margret Alin tenn shilinges Itm I give to istris Warrin twenty shilinges Itm I give to Richard Brooke twenty shilinges Itm I give to Willam Akeherst sonne of John Akeherst of Wadherst one ewe & one lambe Itm I give to Nickholas Shadwell & Richard Shadwell sonnes of Jerimy Shadwell five shilinges a peece Itm I will & apoynt John Shadwell to be my whole & sowle executor of this my Last will & to pay all my legases within three monethes after my Desease Itm I doe apoynte Jerymy & Antony Keene to be my overseres to see this my will fulfiled in witnes whereof I have set to my hand & seale
  Richard Brooke
  the marke of Thomas Keene
  the marke of Susan Shadwell
  Probate (on reverse): 25th February 1613 [1614] to John Shadwell, executor.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 25 August 2018 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Death*: Jonas Akehurst died in February 1613/14 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jonas Akehurst was buried on 22 February 1613/14 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "servant."³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 25 February 1613/14 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 14 April 1577 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Constance (?)
• Death*: William Akehurst died before 1592 at Sussex, England. (not mentioned in father's will of 1592.)²

(?) Goodwyn

• Marriage*: (?) Goodwyn married Elizabeth Glasner, daughter of (?) Glasner and daughter Akehurst, circa 1600 at Sussex, England.

John Gower

• Marriage*: John Gower married Anne Honeysett on 2 December 1735 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Marriage*: John Gower married Elizabeth Bray on 31 July 1753 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Hellingly.¹

Anne Honeysett

• Marriage*: Anne Honeysett married John Gower on 2 December 1735 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 2 December 1735, her married name was Gower.
• Death*: Anne Honeysett died in 1753 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anne Honeysett was buried on 27 February 1753 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Bray

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Bray married John Gower on 31 July 1753 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Hellingly.¹
• Married Name: As of 31 July 1753, her married name was Gower.

George Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Gower was baptized on 7 May 1749 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Gower and Anne Honeysett.
• Death*: George Gower died in 1750 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Gower was buried on 22 July 1750 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "child."²

Anne Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Gower was baptized on 22 November 1736 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Gower and Anne Honeysett.

Susan Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Gower was baptized on 14 February 1741/42 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Gower and Anne Honeysett.

Thomas Akehurst

• Birth*: Thomas Akehurst was born circa 1540 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Susan (?) circa 1565 at Sussex, England.¹
• Will*: Thomas Akehurst left a will made on 10 February 1599/0 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Akeherst [Akehurst] of Hailsham, 1601
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/10/265)
  Made: 10 Feb 1599/1600
  Proved: 25 Apr 1601
  In the name of God Amen The Tenth day of February in the yeare of our Lord god one Thousand five Hundred Nynety nyne I Thomas Akeherst of the parrishe of Haylsham in the County of Sussex yeoman beinge sick in Body but of good & pfect remembrance doe make & // ordeyne this my last will & Testament in manner and forme followinge First I will & bequeathe my Soule unto the handes of Allmightie god my maker and redeemer by whome I hope to bee saved; And my Body to bee buried in the Churche yarde of Haylesham aforesaid. And as Concerninge my worldly goodes wch yt hath pleased god to lend mee duringe this life, I will & dispose them in manner & forme followinge First I will & bequeath unto Suzan my wife my best bed and all thinges belonginge unto him Item I give & bequeath unto her one great Joyned Chest, Item one little Joyned Chest, Also one Box. Item six payre of Sheetes, Also unto her two payre of the best pillowcoates. Item I will & bequeath unto John Harmer my sonne in lawe one three yeeringe heiffer Cole black white backt To bee deliv[er]ed unto him wthin one moneth next after my Decease. All the rest of my goodes & Chattells my Debtes & Legacies beinge payd I give and bequeath unto my sonne Edward Akeherste whome I make my sole Executor this my last will and testament And I desire Henry Akeherst & John Crashfolde to bee my Overseers to see this my last will & Testament pformed And I give unto them Twenty pence A daye for every day that they shall travell about this my last will and Testament Wittnesses to this my last will & Testament Allen Wickinges Robert Sted & George Bachelor Thomas Akeherst his ma
  Probate: 25th April 1601 to Edward Akehurst, son and executor.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 7 September 2018.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died circa 1601 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 25 April 1601 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Susan (?)

• Birth*: Susan (?) was born circa 1540 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Susan (?) married Thomas Akehurst circa 1565 at Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1565, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Susan (?) is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 10 February 1599/0 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Susan (?) died in 1614/15 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• Burial*: Susan (?) was buried on 25 January 1614/15 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "widow of Thomas."²

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Akehurst was born circa 1570 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Susan (?)
• Marriage*: Mary Akehurst married John Harmer circa 1590 at Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1590, her married name was Harmer.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 10 February 1599/0 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Mary Akehurst died in 1602 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Akehurst was buried on 24 February 1602/3 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."²

John Harmer

• Marriage*: John Harmer married Mary Akehurst, daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Susan (?), circa 1590 at Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Harmer is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 10 February 1599/0 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹

Edward Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Edward Akehurst was born circa 1575 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Susan (?)
• (Witness) Will: Edward Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 10 February 1599/0 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage License*: Edward Akehurst and Sarah Milles obtained a marriage licence on 20 June 1607 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Edward of Hailsham; Sarah of Hellingly, with consent of parents. Sponsors: Edward Akehurst, Nicholas Cob, Hailsham, yeoman.²

Sarah Milles

• Birth*: Sarah Milles was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License*: Sarah Milles and Edward Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 20 June 1607 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Edward of Hailsham; Sarah of Hellingly, with consent of parents. Sponsors: Edward Akehurst, Nicholas Cob, Hailsham, yeoman.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 June 1607, her married name was Akehurst.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 16 February 1611/12 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Milles.
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1614 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Akehurst was buried on 25 April 1614 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."²

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 16 February 1611/12 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Milles.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1616/17 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 11 March 1616/17 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."²

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 1 April 1610 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Milles.
• Death*: Elizabeth Akehurst died in 1614 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Akehurst was buried on 12 August 1614 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Edward."²

Dorothy Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Dorothy Akehurst was baptized on 13 November 1614 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Milles.

Patience Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Patience Akehurst was baptized on 19 October 1617 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Milles.

(?) Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: (?) Akehurst was born in January 1608/9 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Milles.
• Death*: (?) Akehurst died in January 1608/9 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: (?) Akehurst was buried on 30 January 1608/9 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward, unbaptised."¹

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Akehurst was born circa 1620 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Milles.
• Death*: Sarah Akehurst died in 1623 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Sarah Akehurst was buried on 17 January 1623 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Edward."¹