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Eldred Merl Porter

Parents:

• Birth*: Eldred Merl Porter was born on 8 January 1909 at Auburn, Wyoming, United States.
• He was the son of David Wight Porter and Sarah Ann Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Eldred Merl Porter married Alice Fife on 7 December 1934 at United States.
• Death*: Eldred Merl Porter died on 2 January 1989 at Mountain Green, Utah, United States, at age 79.

Alice Fife

• Birth*: Alice Fife was born on 2 December 1912 at Idaho, United States.
• Marriage*: Alice Fife married Eldred Merl Porter, son of David Wight Porter and Sarah Ann Ashdown, on 7 December 1934 at United States.
• Married Name: As of 7 December 1934, her married name was Porter.
• Death*: Alice Fife died on 12 August 1979 at Bountiful, Utah, United States, at age 66.

Edward Poole

• Marriage*: Edward Poole married Sarah Terry, daughter of John Terry and Sarah Hollands, on 9 July 1798 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

John Poole

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Poole was baptized on 17 November 1808 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Poole and Sarah Terry.
• Marriage*: John Poole married Sarah Elizabeth Ann Smith on 28 February 1836 at Southwark, Surrey, England.
• Death*: John Poole died on 23 July 1887 at New Shoreham, Sussex, England^B, at age 78.

Sarah Elizabeth Ann Smith

• Birth*: Sarah Elizabeth Ann Smith was born on 2 December 1817 at Bermondsey, Surrey, England.
• Baptism: Sarah Elizabeth Ann Smith was baptized on 15 February 1818 at Bermondsey, Surrey, England.
• Marriage*: Sarah Elizabeth Ann Smith married John Poole, son of Edward Poole and Sarah Terry, on 28 February 1836 at Southwark, Surrey, England.
• Married Name: As of 28 February 1836, her married name was Poole.
• Death*: Sarah Elizabeth Ann Smith died on 23 September 1894 at New Shoreham, Sussex, England^B, at age 76.

Caroline Poole

Parents:

• Baptism*: Caroline Poole was baptized on 1 February 1801 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Poole and Sarah Terry.
• Marriage*: Caroline Poole married John Stocks on 1 November 1823 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 1 November 1823, her married name was Stocks.

Edward Poole

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Poole was baptized on 19 May 1799 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Poole and Sarah Terry.

Eliza Poole

Parents:

• Baptism*: Eliza Poole was baptized on 10 April 1803 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Poole and Sarah Terry.

Francis John Poole

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis John Poole was baptized on 18 August 1805 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Poole and Sarah Terry.

Ann Poole

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Poole was baptized on 19 May 1810 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Edward Poole and Sarah Terry.

John Stocks

• Baptism*: John Stocks was baptized on 18 July 1800 at Rye, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: John Stocks married Caroline Poole, daughter of Edward Poole and Sarah Terry, on 1 November 1823 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: John Stocks died in 1868 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Stocks was buried on 19 November 1868 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B, "68 years."¹

Hannah Stocks

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Stocks was baptized on 1 November 1840 at St Michael's, Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Stocks and Caroline Poole.
• Marriage*: Hannah Stocks married Richard Ashdown, son of George Ashdown and Martha Sands, in 1861 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 1861, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Hannah Stocks died in 1906 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.

Richard Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Ashdown was born in 1839 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of George Ashdown and Martha Sands.
• Marriage*: Richard Ashdown married Hannah Stocks, daughter of John Stocks and Caroline Poole, in 1861 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Richard Ashdown died in 1905 at Newhaven, Sussex, England^B.

George Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: George Ashdown was born on 11 November 1816 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B; "son of Daniel & Ann Ashdown of Waldron."¹
• He was the son of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: George Ashdown was baptized on 6 December 1816 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: George Ashdown married Martha Sands, daughter of Samuel Sands and Mary Hook, on 27 June 1836 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, Martha a widow of this parish; George a bachelor of Hellingly.²
• Death*: George Ashdown died in 1898 at Sussex, England.

Martha Sands

Parents:

• Birth*: Martha Sands was born on 14 March 1812 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Sands and Mary Hook.
• Baptism: Martha Sands was baptized on 12 July 1812 at Ebenezer Independent Chapel, Alfriston, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: Martha Sands married William Vinall on 15 April 1832 at South Malling, Sussex, England^B, Witnesses: Emma Wood, Lazarus Sands, Samuel Smith. Both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 15 April 1832, her married name was Vinall.
• Marriage*: Martha Sands married George Ashdown, son of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper, on 27 June 1836 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, Martha a widow of this parish; George a bachelor of Hellingly.²
• Married Name: As of 27 June 1836, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Martha Sands died in 1880 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.

William Vinall

• Marriage*: William Vinall married Martha Sands, daughter of Samuel Sands and Mary Hook, on 15 April 1832 at South Malling, Sussex, England^B, Witnesses: Emma Wood, Lazarus Sands, Samuel Smith. Both of this parish.¹
• Death*: William Vinall died in 1834 at South Malling, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Vinall was buried on 15 July 1834 at St Michael the Archangel, South Malling, Sussex, England^B, "25 years."²

Samuel Sands

• Marriage*: Samuel Sands married Mary Hook on 27 November 1793 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Hook

• Marriage*: Mary Hook married Samuel Sands on 27 November 1793 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 27 November 1793, her married name was Sands.

Isabel Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Isabel Ashdown was baptized on 25 May 1834 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jemima Baker.
• Marriage*: Isabel Ashdown married Abraham Anderson circa 1855 at New South Wales, Australia.
• Married Name: As of circa 1855, her married name was Anderson.
• Death*: Isabel Ashdown died on 10 October 1906 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia, at age 72.²

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: William Ashdown was born on 28 February 1808 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of James Ashdown and Mary Briant.
• Baptism: William Ashdown was baptized on 27 March 1808 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, (written at side of page.)²
• Anecdote*: William Ashdown, brother to Richard Ashdown, sons of James and Mary Briant, did exist as his information was submitted to the Mormon church in 1885 (presumably by Richard Ashdown).
• Anecdote: According to Bernice Ashdown Weber, William had an earlier marriage which resulted in two sons, John & Henry. No evidence has been found, although there is a marriage of a William Ashdown and Elizabeth Delves on 16 Oct 1830 at Waldron (both of Waldron).
  (Source: "THE ASHDOWNS IN ENGLAND: A history of the family and their homeland" by Bernice Ashdown Weber - June 1976.)
• Marriage*: William Ashdown married Jemima Baker, daughter of John Baker and Sarah Chapman, on 13 December 1833 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.³
• Occupation*: William Ashdown was a sawyer in 1835.⁴
• Emigration*: William Ashdown and Jemima Baker emigrated in 1838 to New South Wales, Australia, on the ship "William Metcalfe". States William is a native of Waldron, Sussex and the son of James (a sawyer and labourer of the same place) and Mary Bryan [Briant] his wife. Age on embarkation: 30 years 28 Feb 1837 (possibly the date he was 30 years). Jemima is a native of Mayfield and daughter of John Baker, labourer, and Sarah chatiman[Chapman] his wife of the same place. Her calling is dressmaker. Accompanied by children Isabella, Edwin and Owen.¹
  
• Anecdote: The following story was written by Bernice Ashdown Weber in 1976:
  About 1840 the William Ashdowns went to Australia, leaving the two oldest boys behind
  with their Mother's parents.
  They joined a caravan traveling inland from Sydney in New South Wales. One day when
  the men were out exploring and the women and children were resting in camp, Lewis, the
  fifteen month old Ashdown baby disappeared. Days were spent in searching for him, but
  no trace of the missing child was ever found. The grief and anxiety over the uncertain fate
  of the baby was more than the mother was able to bear and in less than six months she
  died, Our last communication from this branch of the family was a letter written about
  1888 from daughter Isobel (Anderson) who was at that time living in Tumut, New South
  Wales, Australia.
  (Source: "THE ASHDOWNS IN ENGLAND: A history of the family and their homeland" by Bernice Ashdown Weber - June 1976.)
• Death*: William Ashdown died on 29 September 1884 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia, at age 76.⁵

Jemima Baker

Parents:

• Birth*: Jemima Baker was born on 20 July 1808 at Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of John Baker and Sarah Chapman.
• Baptism: Jemima Baker was baptized on 21 August 1808 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Jemima Baker married John Verrall, son of John Verrall and Mary (?), on 14 November 1827 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.³
• Married Name: As of 14 November 1827, her married name was Verrall.
• Marriage*: Jemima Baker married William Ashdown, son of James Ashdown and Mary Briant, on 13 December 1833 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.³
• Married Name: As of 13 December 1833, her married name was Ashdown.
• Emigration*: Jemima Baker and William Ashdown emigrated in 1838 to New South Wales, Australia, on the ship "William Metcalfe". States William is a native of Waldron, Sussex and the son of James (a sawyer and labourer of the same place) and Mary Bryan [Briant] his wife. Age on embarkation: 30 years 28 Feb 1837 (possibly the date he was 30 years). Jemima is a native of Mayfield and daughter of John Baker, labourer, and Sarah chatiman[Chapman] his wife of the same place. Her calling is dressmaker. Accompanied by children Isabella, Edwin and Owen.¹
  
• Death*: Jemima Baker died circa 1839 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia.
• Anecdote*: The following story was written by Bernice Ashdown Weber in 1976:
  About 1840 the William Ashdowns went to Australia, leaving the two oldest boys behind
  with their Mother's parents.
  They joined a caravan traveling inland from Sydney in New South Wales. One day when
  the men were out exploring and the women and children were resting in camp, Lewis, the
  fifteen month old Ashdown baby disappeared. Days were spent in searching for him, but
  no trace of the missing child was ever found. The grief and anxiety over the uncertain fate
  of the baby was more than the mother was able to bear and in less than six months she
  died, Our last communication from this branch of the family was a letter written about
  1888 from daughter Isobel (Anderson) who was at that time living in Tumut, New South
  Wales, Australia.
  (Source: "THE ASHDOWNS IN ENGLAND: A history of the family and their homeland" by Bernice Ashdown Weber - June 1976.)

John Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Verrall was baptized on 10 February 1799 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Verrall and Mary (?)
• Marriage*: John Verrall married Jemima Baker, daughter of John Baker and Sarah Chapman, on 14 November 1827 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Occupation*: John Verrall was a mason in 1828.¹

John Verrall

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Verrall was baptized on 27 January 1828 at St Thomas a Becket, Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Verrall and Jemima Baker.

Abraham Anderson

• Birth*: Abraham Anderson was born on 26 October 1835 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Abraham Anderson married Isabel Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Jemima Baker, circa 1855 at New South Wales, Australia.
• Death*: Abraham Anderson died on 19 September 1924 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia, at age 88.¹

Edwin Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edwin Ashdown was baptized on 6 December 1835 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Jemima Baker.

Owen Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Owen Ashdown was baptized on 29 April 1838 at St Mark's, Hadlow Down, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, late of Waldron."¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Jemima Baker.

John Baker

• Marriage*: John Baker married Sarah Chapman on 9 November 1792 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Sarah Chapman

• Marriage*: Sarah Chapman married John Baker on 9 November 1792 at Framfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 9 November 1792, her married name was Baker.

Mildred Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Mildred Ashdown was born on 30 June 1805 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Frances Jervis.
• Baptism: Mildred Ashdown was baptized on 25 July 1805 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, "of Chiddingly", baptised as "Mille."¹
• Name Variation: Mildred Ashdown was also known as Mille.
• (Witness) Marriage: Mildred Ashdown witnessed the marriage of Ann Burton and John Ashdown on 2 July 1831 at St John sub castro, Lewes, Sussex, England; John ASHDOWN and Anne BUTTON. Witnesses: Mille Ashdown and Stephen Holland (parish clerk.)²

Isaac Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Isaac Ashdown was born circa 1845 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Elizabeth Delves.