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Mary Smith

• Birth*: Mary Smith was born circa 1797 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Smith married Jesse Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 30 July 1816 at South Malling, Sussex, England^B, witnesses: Thos. Davis and Joseph Tinslay.²
• Married Name: As of 30 July 1816, her married name was Ashdown.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Mary Smith lived at New House, Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Mary Smith died in 1873 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.³

Jesse Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Jesse Ashdown was born on 24 May 1813 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.^1,2,3
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Frances Jervis.
• Baptism: Jesse Ashdown was baptized on 25 June 1813 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: Jesse Ashdown married Louisa Butler on 2 September 1835 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Occupation: Jesse Ashdown was a labourer, abode Chiddingly on 21 February 1836.⁵
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler lived at Horeham Road, Hellingly, Sussex, England.⁶
• Occupation*: Jesse Ashdown was a farmer of 41 acres employing 1 boy on 30 March 1851.⁷
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler lived at Cogger's Cross, Hellingly, Sussex, England, living next to Isaac and Alice Burt (Alice is nee Ashdown.)⁷
• Anecdote: Note article in Sussex Agricultural Express - Saturday 03 October 1857 concerning court case involving Jesse Ashdown (on-line at http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/.)
• Occupation: Jesse Ashdown was a general porter on 2 April 1871.⁸
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Jesse Ashdown and Jesse Ashdown lived at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.⁸
• Occupation: Jesse Ashdown was a luggage porter in 1891.
• Residence*: In 1891 Jesse Ashdown lived at 22 Ashford Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Jesse Ashdown died on 22 March 1891 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, at age 77.⁹
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 14 April 1891 at Lewes, Sussex, Personal Estate £204 16s 5d.

Henry Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Ashdown was baptized on 9 May 1831 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 10 December 1832 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.

Leonard Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Leonard Ashdown was baptized on 12 July 1835 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
• Burial*: Leonard Ashdown was buried on 29 October 1849 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "age 16 years."²

Caroline Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Caroline Ashdown was baptized on 10 January 1840 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
• Death*: Caroline Ashdown died in 1911 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.

Emily Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Emily Ashdown was baptized on 21 February 1836 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.

Edward Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Ashdown was baptized on 13 October 1845 at Holy Trinity, The Dicker, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
• Death*: Edward Ashdown died in 1866 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Ashdown was buried on 14 March 1866 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "age 20 years."²

Ephraim Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Ephraim Ashdown was born on 14 May 1837 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism: Ephraim Ashdown was baptized on 14 May 1837 at Hellingly Burlow Chapel, Hellingly, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.

Eliza Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Eliza Ashdown was born circa 1842 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.

F B Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: F B Ashdown was born circa 1845 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.

Jesse Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Jesse Ashdown was born circa 1847 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Jesse Ashdown and Jesse Ashdown lived at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Jesse Ashdown was a general porter on 2 April 1871.²

Isaac Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Isaac Burt was born on 24 February 1745/46 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of James Burt and Mary Pilbeame.
• Baptism: Isaac Burt was baptized on 21 March 1745/46 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: Isaac Burt married Mary (?) circa 1765 at England.
• Anecdote: There is no marriage for Isaac and Mary in the Sussex Marriage Index.
• Death*: Isaac Burt died in 1807 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Isaac Burt was buried on 10 May 1807 at St Margaret, West Hoathly, Sussex, England, "75 years". The age is out by 14 years but he probably died alone as he looks to have had just the one son who was living in Wadhurst. Isaac's wife Mary died in 1766, soon after the birth of their only child, Isaac.²

Mary (?)

• Marriage*: Mary (?) married Isaac Burt, son of James Burt and Mary Pilbeame, circa 1765 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1765, her married name was Burt.
• Death*: Mary (?) died in 1766 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary (?) was buried on 17 April 1766 at St Margaret, West Hoathly, Sussex, England.¹

Philadelphia Paine

Parents:

• Baptism*: Philadelphia Paine was baptized on 15 August 1774 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Paine.
• Marriage*: Philadelphia Paine married Isaac Burt, son of Isaac Burt and Mary (?), on 19 December 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 19 December 1795, her married name was Burt.
• Death*: Philadelphia Paine died in 1812 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Philadelphia Paine was buried on 1 August 1812 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Isaac, 37 years."¹

Thomas Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Burt was born on 21 July 1801 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B; birth date on baptism record.¹
• He was the son of Isaac Burt and Philadelphia Paine.
• Baptism: Thomas Burt was baptized on 18 October 1801 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Thomas Burt died in 1804 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Burt was buried on 23 October 1804 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "3 years of age."²

William Burt

Parents:

• Birth: William Burt was born in 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Burt was baptized on 28 February 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: William Burt died in March 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Isaac Burt and Lucy Weston.
• Burial*: William Burt was buried on 17 March 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, "infant son of Isaac, cooper". Surname spelt BIRT.¹

Thomas Barnes

• Birth*: Thomas Barnes was born circa 1775 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Barnes married Abigail Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 23 April 1799 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹

Joseph Seymour

• Birth: Joseph Seymour was born in 1776 at Framfield, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Joseph Seymour was baptized on 28 January 1776 at St Thomas, Framfield, Sussex, England, Joseph SEAMER.
• Marriage*: Joseph Seymour married Phoebe Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 12 April 1797 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, Joseph is "of Heathfield", Phoebe is of this parish. Joseph's surname is spelt SEMAR.¹
• Anecdote*: Baptisms for Sophia, Phillis and Ruth occurred at the Independent Non-Conformist Chapel, Heathfield.
• Occupation*: Joseph Seymour was a miller on 7 June 1841.²
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Joseph Seymour and Phoebe Ashdown lived at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will*: Joseph Seymour left a will made on 15 May 1843 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B: (ESRO: PBT/1/1/82/68.)
• Will/Adm Transcript*: The children Charlotte, Joseph, Sophia, Phillis, Hannah and Ruth are mentioned in the will.
• Death*: Joseph Seymour died on 19 September 1845 at Willingdon, Sussex, England, at age 69.^3,4
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 5 March 1846 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
• Mon-Inscr*: A gravestone inscription at St Mary, Willingdon, Sussex, England, for Joseph Seymour and Phoebe Ashdown was recorded as
  "Sacred To the Memory of Joseph Seymour who departed this Life September 19th 1845 Aged 69 years Also of Phoeby Seymour who departed this Life August 9th 1853 Aged 78 years."

Richard Haiselden

• Birth*: Richard Haiselden was born circa 1779 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Note the variants on the surname: Hazledon, Hazleton, Haizleden, Hazleden, Haiseldon.
• Marriage*: Richard Haiselden married Emma Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 23 October 1800 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Occupation*: Richard Haiselden was a farmer 22 acres employing 1 indoor lab. on 30 March 1851.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Richard Haiselden and Emma Ashdown lived at Prices, Chiddingly, Sussex, England, with grandson George Hazelden age 21 years born Chiddingly. They were living next to Matthew and Elizabeth Funnell. Elizabeth is the daughter of Emma's sister, Abigail Ashdown, and Emma and Richard may have helped raise her as Abigail died when Elizabeth was only 15 years old.¹
• Death*: Richard Haiselden died in 1858 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Richard Haiselden was buried on 20 February 1858 at Parish Church, Chiddingly, Sussex, England, "79 years old."³

Ann Piper

Ann Ashdown's headstone. (Source: Debra Tutt, Ancestry.com)

• Birth: Ann Piper was born in 1791 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Ann Piper was baptized on 27 November 1791 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B, daughter of Richard Piper and Elizabeth.^1,2
• Marriage*: Ann Piper married Daniel Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 29 February 1812 at South Malling, Sussex, England^B, Daniel is "of Frant" and Ann is "of this parish". Daniel probably moved to Frant for work. There are no other Daniel Ashdowns in the indexes, and the burial records confirm that his wife was named Ann.³
• Married Name: As of 29 February 1812, her married name was Ashdown.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Ann Piper and Daniel Ashdown lived at Burlow House, Hellingly, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Ann Piper died on 28 March 1873 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, at age 81.
• Burial*: Ann Piper was buried on 2 April 1873 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Daniel, age 81 years."⁴

Frances Jervis

Parents:

• Birth: Frances Jervis was born in 1786 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism*: Frances Jervis was baptized on 19 March 1786 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Jervis and Sarah Page.
• Marriage*: Frances Jervis married William Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 15 February 1805 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B, William is "of Chiddingly."²
• Married Name: As of 15 February 1805, her married name was Ashdown.
• Residence: On 28 May 1821 Frances Jervis and William Ashdown lived at Horeham Flat House, Chiddingly, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: Frances Jervis is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 8 February 1848 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Frances Jervis and William Ashdown lived at Horeham Flat, Chiddingly, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Frances Jervis died in 1871 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Burial*: Frances Jervis was buried on 29 August 1871 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, "85 years, Waldron."⁶

Ann Westgate

• Birth*: Ann Westgate was born circa 1765 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Ann Westgate married James Heathfield on 28 September 1785 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, James is "of Waldron" and Ann is "of this parish". Witnesses: William Mannington and Henry Blunden.¹
• Married Name: As of 28 September 1785, her married name was Heathfield.

Hetty Heathfield

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hetty Heathfield was baptized on 13 February 1786 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of James Heathfield and Ann Westgate.

Harriet Heathfield

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harriet Heathfield was baptized on 28 September 1788 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "poor."¹
• She was the daughter of James Heathfield and Ann Westgate.

James Heathfield

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Heathfield was baptized on 16 October 1791 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "poor."¹
• He was the son of James Heathfield and Ann Westgate.

Henry Heathfield

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Heathfield was baptized on 7 May 1797 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Heathfield and Ann Westgate.

Thomas Barnes

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Barnes was baptized on 11 May 1800 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown.

Elizabeth Ann Barnes

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ann Barnes was baptized on 26 December 1801 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown.
• Anecdote*: Elizabeth's place of birth is given as Hailsham in the 1851 census.²
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ann Barnes married Matthew Funnell on 27 April 1821 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, Matthew is "of Chiddingly."³
• Married Name: As of 27 April 1821, her married name was Funnell.
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Elizabeth Ann Barnes and Matthew Funnell lived at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, with their 6 children all born Chiddingly. They were living next to Richard and Emma Hazelden (nee Ashdown.)²

Matthew Funnell

• Birth*: Matthew Funnell was born circa 1802 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Matthew Funnell married Elizabeth Ann Barnes, daughter of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown, on 27 April 1821 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, Matthew is "of Chiddingly."²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Matthew Funnell and Elizabeth Ann Barnes lived at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B, with their 6 children all born Chiddingly. They were living next to Richard and Emma Hazelden (nee Ashdown.)¹