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Jane Hammond

• Birth*: Jane Hammond was born circa 1827 at Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, England.
• Marriage*: Jane Hammond married Stephen Roots, son of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith, in 1864 at Westminster, London, England.
• Married Name: As of 1864, her married name was Roots.
• Death*: Jane Hammond died on 30 April 1902 at Orpington, Kent, England.
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 6 November 1902 at London, England, Roots Jane of Broom-hill Orpington Kent (wife of Stephen Roots) died 30 April 1902 Probate London 6 November to the said Stephen Roots retired innkeeper Effects £852.

Hester Roots

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hester Roots was baptized on 4 June 1837 at Seal, Kent, England.
• She was the daughter of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith.
• Marriage*: Hester Roots married John Sargent on 29 September 1868 at St George Hanover Square, London, England.
• Married Name: As of 29 September 1868, her married name was Sargent.
• Death*: Hester Roots died in 1925 at Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.

John Sargent

• Birth*: John Sargent was born circa 1841 at Turvey, Bedfordshire, England.
• Marriage*: John Sargent married Hester Roots, daughter of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith, on 29 September 1868 at St George Hanover Square, London, England.

Mary Jane Roots

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Jane Roots was baptized on 25 July 1841 at Seal, Kent, England.
• She was the daughter of William Roots and Sarah Ann Smith.

William Ashdown

• Birth*: William Ashdown was born circa 1686 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: The only possibility from the SFHG Baptisms Index is: William Ashdown bap. 1696 at Rotherfield son of William Ashdown and Jane Moone [married 29 Mar 1692 at Wadhurst], but we don't have any proof (yet) that this is the one. Also, to accept this 1696 baptism would mean the age on his burial record is out by 8 years which does create some doubt (also there may be gaps in other parish records). There is another William Ashdown bap. 17 Apr 1687 at Rotherfield, son of John and Anne Ashdowne (interestingly, William and Elizabeth's first son is named John) but there is also a burial in Rotherfield on 19 Apr 1692 of William Ashdown, "son of John senior" which would appear to discount this.^1,2,3
• Anecdote: Ashdown is an important Sussex name. Firstly, it is associated with the Ashdown Forest making it a local Sussex surname. Secondly, it is a name everyone in Rotherfield (who has an interest in history) is aware of today as in the reign of “Bloody Queen Mary” 1553-1558 three citizens of Rotherfield were burnt at the stake in Lewes for their Protestant beliefs. Two of these citizens were from the Ashdown family.⁴
• Marriage*: William Ashdown married Elizabeth Dickson on 12 August 1714 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B, William is of Arlington, and Elizabeth of Chiddingly.⁵
• Anecdote: The family appears to have moved to Waldron about 1727 as their son Thomas is baptised there on 2 Apr 1727. This is the first Ashdown baptism in the Waldron parish registers since records began in 1538.
  Their son John Ashdown is the first to marry in 1739 (at Laughton) and he and wife Sarah Clarke settle in Waldron.
  Their son William would appear to have married c1748 as there is a baptism of an Ann Ashdown on 26 Nov 1749 daughter of William & Ann Ashdown. There is no further sign of this family at Waldron.
  There is a burial of a William Ashdown at Waldron on 6 Jan 1799 aged 80 years, which would be a good fit for their son (bap. 31 Jul 1720) but the burial entry states "of Mayfield" so this person has been deemed to be the William Ashdown bap. 1719 at Burwash who married Mary Pratt and had family at Mayfield. William and Mary's children include an Alexander Ashdown, the name of the father of the William Ashdown bap. 1719 at Burwash and hence why he was identified as the one that married Mary Pratt.
• Death*: William Ashdown died in 1768 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Ashdown was buried on 17 April 1768 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B, "82 years."²

Elizabeth Dickson

• Birth*: Elizabeth Dickson was born circa 1683 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Dickson married William Ashdown on 12 August 1714 at East Hoathly, Sussex, England^B, William is of Arlington, and Elizabeth of Chiddingly.¹
• Married Name: As of 12 August 1714, her married name was Ashdown.
• Anecdote*: The family appears to have moved to Waldron about 1727 as their son Thomas is baptised there on 2 Apr 1727. This is the first Ashdown baptism in the Waldron parish registers since records began in 1538.
  Their son John Ashdown is the first to marry in 1739 (at Laughton) and he and wife Sarah Clarke settle in Waldron.
  Their son William would appear to have married c1748 as there is a baptism of an Ann Ashdown on 26 Nov 1749 daughter of William & Ann Ashdown. There is no further sign of this family at Waldron.
  There is a burial of a William Ashdown at Waldron on 6 Jan 1799 aged 80 years, which would be a good fit for their son (bap. 31 Jul 1720) but the burial entry states "of Mayfield" so this person has been deemed to be the William Ashdown bap. 1719 at Burwash who married Mary Pratt and had family at Mayfield. William and Mary's children include an Alexander Ashdown, the name of the father of the William Ashdown bap. 1719 at Burwash and hence why he was identified as the one that married Mary Pratt.
• Death*: Elizabeth Dickson died in 1744 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Dickson was buried on 30 March 1744 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B, "wife of William, aged 61 years."^2,3

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 20 January 1717/18 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B, (Note: 1717/1718.)¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Elizabeth Dickson.
• Marriage*: John Ashdown married Sarah Clarke on 1 February 1738/39 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, both of Laughton.²
• Death*: John Ashdown died in December 1747 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B, at age 29.
• Burial*: John Ashdown was buried on 30 December 1747 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B, "aged 32."³

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 15 December 1722 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, Note that the source for this baptism has not been found - needs to be verified.
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Elizabeth Dickson.
• Marriage*: James Ashdown married Mary Ranger on 23 March 1761 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B, both of Waldron.¹
• Anecdote*: The will of James's father, James Ashdown (1761-1834), confirms the above marriage by naming many of the children of the marriage.²
• Will*: James Ashdown left a will made on 7 January 1798 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: James ASHDOWN, Yeoman of Heathfield, 1800
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/68/392)
  Made: 7 January 1798
  Proved: 25 February 1800
  Familysearch: Film: 1886100; image: 201
  In the Name of God Amen I James Ashdown of the Parish of Heathfield in the County of Sussex, do make and declare this my last Will & Testament in form & manner following, that is to say, my will is that my son James Ashdown shall continue to use the land now in my occupation immediately after my decease, for & during the natural life of my dear & loving wife, and that my said wife shall live in the house where I am at this time living, & that my son James Ashdown shall supply her with whatever is necessary for her support so long as she chooses to continue to live with him, & that if she chooses to leave my said son James Ashdown, my will is that he the said James Ashdown shall pay her the sum of ten pounds annually for her maintenance & support for & during the term of her natural life. And my will is that within three months after the decease of my said wife my son James Ashdown shall pay unto each of my sons the sum of ten pounds, and unto each of my said daughters the sum of five pounds I do hereby give & bequeath the whole of my property unto my said son James Ashdown subject to the payment of forementioned annuity to my wife & legacies to my sons & daughters, & I do desire that my said son James Ashdown will pay the expences attending my funerl, and also all my just & lawful debts whether on written …….[?], or other of what kind soever they may be, & I do here make, constitute, & appoint my son James Ashdown whole & sole Executor to this my last Will & Testament witness my hand this seventh day of January in the year of our Lord 1798.
  James Ashdown
  Feby 25^th 1800 Appeared personally James Ashdown Executor named in the above Will, who has sworn to the due execution thereof, and has sworn also that the effects of the said deceased do not amount to six hundred pounds.
  R Constable Surrogate
  [as the above will was not witnessed there is an affidavit attached, dated 10 June 1800, where Thomas Balcomb, miller of Heathfield, and John Adams, farmer of Waldron, swear to the handwriting and signature of the deceased James Ashdown, yeoman of Heathfield]
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 13 January 2020.)
  
• Death*: James Ashdown died in 1799 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Ashdown was buried on 4 November 1799 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, "age 76 years."
• Probate: His estate was probated on 25 February 1800 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Value under £600.

Thomas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ashdown was baptized on 2 April 1727 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Elizabeth Dickson.
• Marriage*: Thomas Ashdown married Sarah Diplock on 14 June 1753 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B, both of Waldron.²
• Anecdote*: This may be relevant:
  Title: Settlement (lease and release)
  Date: 9, 10 Jul 1770
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: SAS/G 27/68-69
  Description: George Medley and Roger Twisden (trustees of the Dyke Estate Act of 1767) to John Dixon Dyke, bt
  Farm at Higham in Kent; messuage and Aylehurst Farm in Chiddingly and Waldron, (50a) occupied by Thomas Ashdown; High Farm in Ripe, messuage and 56a occupied by William Shoesmith; messuage, farm and lands in Selmeston (17a) occupied by Mary Alchorn, widow; Birchell Farm in Hellingly (10a) occupied by Thomas Smith.

Harriet Noakes

• Birth*: Harriet Noakes was born circa 1830 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Harriet Noakes married Isaac Alfred Burt, son of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown, in 1852 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 1852, her married name was Burt.

Mary Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Burt was born on 22 January 1799 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Isaac Burt and Philadelphia Paine.
• Baptism: Mary Burt was baptized on 22 February 1799 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹

Jonathan Burt

Parents:

• Birth: Jonathan Burt was born in 1807 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Jonathan Burt was baptized on 24 May 1807 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Isaac Burt and Philadelphia Paine.

Ann Burt

Parents:

• Birth: Ann Burt was born in 1809 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Ann Burt was baptized on 3 September 1809 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Isaac Burt and Philadelphia Paine.

Lucy Burt

Parents:

• Birth: Lucy Burt was born in 1811 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Lucy Burt was baptized on 17 November 1811 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Isaac Burt and Philadelphia Paine.

Sarah Burt

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Burt was born circa 1819 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B; place of birth confirmed as Hellingly in 1851 census.^1,2
• She was the daughter of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown.
• Anecdote*: Although Sarah's birth or baptism record has not been found, her marriage to Charles Bedwell indicates that her father is Isaac Burt. She was also mentioned as a witness on sister Elizabeth Burt's marriage certificate, and she was working at the same house as sister Harriet in the 1841 census. The 1851 census confirmed her place of birth as Hellingly. Based on all this I am confident in placing her as a child of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown. (GGB.)
• Occupation*: Sarah Burt was a female servant on 7 June 1841.¹
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Sarah Burt lived at Selmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Sarah Burt married Charles Bedwell, son of Thomas Bedwell and Jane Medhurst, on 23 October 1843 at Iford, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Married Name: As of 23 October 1843, her married name was Bedwell.
• Occupation: Sarah Burt was a housekeeper (servant's wife) on 30 March 1851.²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Sarah Burt and Charles Bedwell lived at Iford Street, Iford, Sussex, England.²
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Sarah Burt and Charles Bedwell lived at Farm House, Iford, Sussex, England.⁵
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Burt is mentioned in the will of Isaac Burt dated 8 December 1866 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Sarah Burt and Charles Bedwell lived at Little Horsted, Sussex, England^B.⁷
• Burial*: Sarah Burt was buried on 4 March 1895 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, "age 75 years", "of Hastings."⁸

Charles Bedwell

Parents:

• Birth*: Charles Bedwell was born in 1812 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Bedwell and Jane Medhurst.
• Baptism: Charles Bedwell was baptized on 5 July 1812 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Charles Bedwell married Sarah Burt, daughter of Isaac Burt and Alice Ashdown, on 23 October 1843 at Iford, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Charles Bedwell and Sarah Burt lived at Iford Street, Iford, Sussex, England.¹
• Occupation*: Charles Bedwell was Farm Bailiff on 7 April 1861.⁵
• Residence: On 7 April 1861 Charles Bedwell and Sarah Burt lived at Farm House, Iford, Sussex, England.⁵
• Occupation: Charles Bedwell was a farmer on 2 April 1871.⁶
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Charles Bedwell and Sarah Burt lived at Little Horsted, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Burial*: Charles Bedwell was buried on 31 March 1879 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B, "age 64 years", "of Catsfield."⁷

Charles Bedwell

Parents:

• Birth*: Charles Bedwell was born circa 1843 at Alciston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Charles Bedwell and Sarah Burt.
• Death*: Charles Bedwell died in 1872 at Little Horsted, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Charles Bedwell was buried on 4 September 1872 at Little Horsted, Sussex, England^B, "age 29 years."²

Eli Bedwell

Parents:

• Birth*: Eli Bedwell was born in 1845 at Iford, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of Charles Bedwell and Sarah Burt.
• Marriage*: Eli Bedwell married Jane Ottaway in 1865 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Occupation*: Eli Bedwell was a stableman on 2 April 1871.⁴
• Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Eli Bedwell and Jane Ottaway lived at 18 St Nicholas Rd, Brighton, Sussex, England.
• Death*: Eli Bedwell died in 1917 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.⁵

Thomas Bedwell

• Marriage*: Thomas Bedwell married Jane Medhurst on 3 August 1800 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Jane's father left a will when he died in 1815:
  Thomas Medhurst?s Will 1815
  (ESRO film ref: 356 folio 62, microfiche XA/26/77 A 72).
  Thomas Medhurst of Chalvington, Sussex, yeoman.
  my Dear Wife Elizabeth Medhurst
  my son Michael Medhurst now living with me (joint executor)
  my other Children :
  Four other Sons : Edward Medhurst; William Medhurst; Thomas Medhurst (joint executor); Israel Medhurst
  four daughters : Sarah, wife of William Geal, Ripe, Sussex, carpenter; Jane, wife of Thomas Bedwill, Alciston, labourer; Hannah, wife of Thomas Baker, Hailsham, glover; Lucy, wife of James Forster, Hailsham, labourer
  Indenture of 21st March with William Lashmar of Chiddingly, Sussex, mercer
  Messuage commonly called West Croft in Chalvington
  Customary Land [Chalvington] formerly of John Winder since that of Joseph Cruttenden and now of William French
  Thomas Medhurst set my Hand and Seall 22nd March 1811
  Witnesses : Jas. ?Fisher?, Tho. King, Matthew Pont
  
  7th Oct 1815 Thomas Medhurst and Michael Medhurst the joint Executors
  under £100, E R Raynes
  [Transcribed by Barbara Sanders].²

William Horton

Parents:

• Birth*: William Horton was born circa 1849 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Horton and Harriet Burt.
• Baptism: William Horton was baptized on 13 January 1850 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Ann Piper

• Birth*: Mary Ann Piper was born circa 1831 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Ann Piper married George Horton, son of George Horton, in 1857 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.²
• Married Name: As of 1857, her married name was Horton.
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Mary Ann Piper and George Horton lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹

George Horton

Parents:

• Birth*: George Horton was born circa 1853 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Horton and Harriet Burt.
• Baptism: George Horton was baptized on 30 January 1853 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²

Jane Horton

Parents:

• Birth*: Jane Horton was born in 1858 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Horton and Mary Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Jane Horton was baptized on 4 July 1858 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Isaac Horton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Isaac Horton was baptized on 29 January 1856 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Horton and Harriet Burt.
• Death*: Thomas Isaac Horton died in 1856 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.²

Edward Horton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Horton was baptized on 14 December 1862 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of George Horton and Mary Ann Piper.

Emma Horton

Parents:

• Baptism*: Emma Horton was baptized on 4 March 1866 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of George Horton and Mary Ann Piper.
• Marriage*: Emma Horton married Charles Albert Thwaites in 1889 at England.
• Married Name: As of 1889, her married name was Thwaites.
• Death*: Emma Horton died on 6 June 1956 at 23 Station Rd, Frimley, Surrey, England, at age 90.

Sarah Diplock

• Marriage*: Sarah Diplock married Thomas Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Elizabeth Dickson, on 14 June 1753 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B, both of Waldron.¹
• Married Name: As of 14 June 1753, her married name was Ashdown.

Eileen Ethel Harris

Parents:

• Birth*: Eileen Ethel Harris was born on 28 April 1920 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Harris and Ethel Louisa Taylor.
• Marriage*: Eileen Ethel Harris married Leslie Albert Bishop in 1945 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 1945, her married name was Bishop.
• Death*: Eileen Ethel Harris died in 1994 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³

Leslie Albert Bishop

• Birth*: Leslie Albert Bishop was born on 8 April 1923 at Steyning, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Leslie Albert Bishop married Eileen Ethel Harris, daughter of David Harris and Ethel Louisa Taylor, in 1945 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Leslie Albert Bishop died in 1999 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹