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Benjamin Botten

• Birth*: Benjamin Botten was born circa 1846 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: Benjamin Botten married Martha Morris, daughter of George Morris and Hannah Bishop, on 20 April 1873 at Croydon, Surrey, England.

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 17 August 1760 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage License: William Akehurst and Lydia Lower obtained a marriage licence on 18 February 1792 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, AKEHURST, William, of Berwick, yeoman, bachelor, aged 30 and upds.,
  & Lydia LOWER of Alfriston, spinster, aged 30 and upds.: bondsmen, said W. A. and John Smith of Alfriston, carrier.
  18 Feb. 1792.²
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Lydia Lower, daughter of Henry Lower and Elizabeth Turle, on 19 February 1792 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: William Akehurst died in 1796 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 17 August 1796 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B, AKURST.³

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 23 June 1717 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Katherine Kingswood.
• Anecdote*: 13th February 1730. William Akehurst, son of Wm. Akehurst of Folkington/Falkington, East Sussex, apprenticed to Stephen Maynard, Cordwainer, of Hailsham, East Sussex.²

Elizabeth (?)

• Birth*: Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1730 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married William Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Sarah Hart, circa 1750 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1750, her married name was Akehurst.
• Anecdote: The marriage of William Akehurst and Elizabeth does not appear to be in the Sussex Marriage Index. The nearest possibility is William Akehurst (of Hurstmonceux) married to Elizabeth Message (of the same parish) at Wartling on 24 Jul 1739. There are gaps in the marriage records for Berwick 1746 to 49 and 1750 to 1754 which could explain this. There is also a gap in the marriage register for neighbouring Alfriston 1746-1751.¹
• Anecdote*: There are no more entries in the Berwick parish registers (baptism or burial) for this family after the burial of daughter Mary in 1753.
  There is an illegitimate William Akehurst baptised 20 Nov 1784 daughter of Hannah (Akehurst).
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died in 1800 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth (?) was buried on 9 March 1800 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.²

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Akehurst was baptized on 1 April 1750 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Note that this baptism is the only entry in the Bishopstone parish registers (baptisms and burials) for the surname Akehurst and variants.
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: Sarah Akehurst married Henry Machine on 2 May 1774 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, Henry of Maresfield.²
• Married Name: As of 2 May 1774, her married name was Machine.

William Akehurst

Signature of William Akehurst of Folkington, 1738.

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 2 October 1678 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary (?)
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Mary Newington on 20 May 1707 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.²
• Anecdote: The will of Joanna Argles of Fletching, widow, 15 April 1708, leaves property to William Akehurst. It is not known how Joanna Argles fits into the family yet. In summary:
  Devises tenement, gardens, orchards and 9acres land in Folkington to nephew William Akehurst of Folkington and his issue, in default to grandson, Thomas Argles of Fletching.
  Bequeaths to brother-in-law John Bird £10; brother-in-law Richard Browne of Little Horsted £5; to grandson Thomas Argles, the residue, making him executor
  Witnesses: Ralph Beard, Margaret Page, Thomas Ellis (ESRO: AMS993)
  (Note: Mr Thomas Argels of Fletching married Joanna Byrd of Sandhurst on 23 Oct 1684 at Bodiam, Sussex).
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Katherine Kingswood on 5 July 1713 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, William is of Folkington.²
• (Witness) Anecdote: William Akehurst was a witness: 13th February 1730. William Akehurst, son of Wm. Akehurst of Folkington/Falkington, East Sussex, apprenticed to Stephen Maynard, Cordwainer, of Hailsham, East Sussex.³
• Will*: William Akehurst left a will made on 31 July 1738 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.^4,5
• Will/Adm Transcript*: The will made by William Akehurst of Folkington, husbandman, leaves copyhold property with appurtenances of about 1 acre, (late Argles heretofore Akehursts and formerly Hollingbones), yearly rent of 9d and other services to lord of the manor of Folkington left to daughter Joanna Akehurst.
  The remainder of estate is left to daughters Joanna Akehurst and Mary Akehurst, joint executrixes. The full will reads:
  Will of William Akehurst of Folkington, 1741
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/56/199)
  Made: 31 July 1738
  Proved: 30 July 1741
  www.familysearch.org (film no: ; image no: )
  In the name of God Amen I William Akehurst of Folkington in the county of Sussex husbandman being in good health and of sound Mind, Memory and Understanding (praise be to Almighty God for the same) considering the Frailty of my own health the Certainty of Death and the Uncertainty of the time of my Departure out of this Mortall Life Do make and ordain this my last will and Testament Hereby revoking and makeing void All former wills by me at any time heretofore made. First and principally I recomend my Soul unto Almighty God hoping and assuredly believing in and through the Meritts Death and passion of my Blessed Saviour Jesus Christ to have His pardon and forgiveness of all my Sins and Everlasting Life And as for my Body I comitt to the Earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my executrixes hereinafter named And as for the worldly Estate wherewith God of his Great Goodness hath blessed me I give devise bequeath and dispose thereof in manner following (to witt) First Whereas I have Surrendered into the hands of the Lord of the Mannor of Folkington in the said County All that my One peice or parcell of Customary or Copyhold Land with the Appurtenances containing by Estimation one Acre more or less in the parish of Folkington aforesaid and holden of the said Mannor by the yearly rent of Nine pence and other Services late Argles heretofore Akehursts and formerly Hollingbones To the use and behoofe of such person and persons and for such Estate and Estates as I the said William Akehurst should in and by my last Will and Testament in writing give Devise Direct limitt or appoint the same and to and for no other use intent or purpose whatsoever Now I do hereby in persueance and by virtue of the said Surrender give and devise All that my said piece or parcell of Customary or Copyhold Land and premisses holden of the said Manor of Folkington with the Appurtenances unto my daughter^** Joanna Akehurst To hold the same Land and premises and every part thereof with the Appurtenances unto my said Daughter Joanna Akehurst and the heirs of her body lawfully to be begotten and for want of such issue to the right heirs of me the said William Akehurst forever And as for All the rest and residue of my Goods Chattels Rights Creditts and personall Estate whatsoever and wheresoever (after payment of my just Debts and funeral Expenses) I give and bequeath unto my two daughters Joanna Akehurst and Mary Akehurst And I do hereby make ordain constitute and appoint my said Two daughters joynt Executrixes of this my last Will and Testament In testimony whereof I the said William Akehurst have to this my last will and Testament sett my hand and seal the Thirty first day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty Eight
  Signed Sealed published and Declared by the same William
  Akehurst the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament                                    
  in the presence of us who likewise Subscribed our Named as
  William Akehurst
  Witnesses in the presence of the said Testator
  ^**The Word [daughter] being first interlined
  Nic Gilbert
  Thos Parham Junr          
  John Brook
  30th July 1741
  Then was sworn Joanna Akehurst one of the Executrixes of this will to whom was committed the burden of the execution thereof (power being reserved of granting the like commission unto Mary Akehurst the other Executrix when she shall come in due form of Law to ask the same).
  Sworn also that the Effects of the Deceased do not amount to Twenty Pounds, by me.
  Ed. Lund Snr.
  (Transcribed by Morwenna Akehurst, 30 March 2017.)
  
• Death*: William Akehurst died in 1740 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 19 September 1740 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B, Surname spelt ACKHURST.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 30 July 1741 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Mary Newington

• Marriage*: Mary Newington married William Akehurst, son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary (?), on 20 May 1707 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 May 1707, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Mary Newington died in 1712 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Newington was buried on 20 September 1712 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of William."²

Katherine Kingswood

• Marriage*: Katherine Kingswood married William Akehurst, son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary (?), on 5 July 1713 at Willingdon, Sussex, England^B, William is of Folkington.¹
• Married Name: As of 5 July 1713, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Katherine Kingswood died in 1734 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Katherine Kingswood was buried on 6 July 1734 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of William."²

Joanna Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joanna Akehurst was baptized on 1 April 1710 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Mary Newington.
• (Witness) Will: Joanna Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 31 July 1738 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.^1,2

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 11 July 1714 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Katherine Kingswood.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 31 July 1738 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.^1,2

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 28 October 1638 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Bartholomew.
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Sarah (?) circa 1660 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Mary (?) circa 1670 at Sussex, England.

Mary (?)

• Marriage*: Mary (?) married Thomas Akehurst, son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Bartholomew, circa 1670 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1670, her married name was Akehurst.

Edward Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Edward Akehurst was born circa 1590 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Mary Wimshurst.
• Marriage*: Edward Akehurst married Sarah Bartholomew on 16 June 1625 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Edward Akehurst died in 1638 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Akehurst was buried on 15 November 1638 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.²
• Admon: Administration of Edward Akehurst was granted on 21 November 1638 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Twentieth day of November 1638
  Which day [details of person making judgement] Surrogate etc. committed the administration of the goods etc. of Edward Akehurst formerly of Jevington deceased intestate to Thomas Akehurst natural and lawful brother of the said deceased well and faithfully to administer etc. on the Holy Gospels etc. sworn the said Thomas of Jevington aforesaid husbandman and Edwardes of the same place yeoman being bound in [the sum of] ___ £10
  Inventory exhibited to the total sum of ____ £3 8s 4d
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 5 October 2018.)

Sarah Bartholomew

• Birth*: Sarah Bartholomew was born circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Sarah Bartholomew married Edward Akehurst, son of Edward Akehurst and Mary Wimshurst, on 16 June 1625 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 16 June 1625, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Sarah Bartholomew married Edward Bushnell circa 1650 at Sussex, England, (ESRO: SAS/M 198.)
• Married Name: As of circa 1650, her married name was Bushnell.
• Anecdote*: Title: Copy of court roll of the manor of Folkington: Admission
  Date: 28 Apr 1669
  ESRO: SAS/M 198
  Description: Of THOMAS AKEHURST, younger son and heir of Edward Akehurst and Sara his wife, on death of said Sara afterwards the wife and relict of Edward Bushnell, to above named premises in SAS/M 197.
• Death*: Sarah Bartholomew died circa 1669 at Sussex, England.

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 25 October 1627 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Bartholomew.

Edward Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Akehurst was baptized on 27 January 1632/33 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Bartholomew.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 13 March 1635/36 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Bartholomew.
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1637 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Akehurst was buried on 21 April 1637 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B, "son of Edward."²

Sarah (?)

• Birth*: Sarah (?) was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Sarah (?) married Thomas Akehurst, son of Edward Akehurst and Sarah Bartholomew, circa 1660 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1660, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Sarah (?) died in 1673 at Folkington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah (?) was buried on 25 October 1673 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas."¹

Edward Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Akehurst was baptized on 5 November 1663 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Sarah (?)

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 5 March 1664/65 at St Peter ad Vincula, Folkington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Sarah (?)

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 17 June 1753 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Elizabeth (?)
• Death*: Mary Akehurst died in 1753 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Akehurst was buried on 8 July 1753 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B, "dau. of William and Elizabeth."²

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 9 January 1726/27 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, surname AKURST.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Sarah Hart.
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Elizabeth (?) circa 1750 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: The marriage of William Akehurst and Elizabeth does not appear to be in the Sussex Marriage Index. The nearest possibility is William Akehurst (of Hurstmonceux) married to Elizabeth Message (of the same parish) at Wartling on 24 Jul 1739. There are gaps in the marriage records for Berwick 1746 to 49 and 1750 to 1754 which could explain this. There is also a gap in the marriage register for neighbouring Alfriston 1746-1751.²
• Anecdote: There are no more entries in the Berwick parish registers (baptism or burial) for this family after the burial of daughter Mary in 1753.
  There is an illegitimate William Akehurst baptised 20 Nov 1784 daughter of Hannah (Akehurst).
• (Witness) Will: William Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 20 April 1766 at Stunts Green, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.³
• (Witness) Will: William Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Joseph Akehurst dated 21 January 1792 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death*: William Akehurst died in 1801 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 21 September 1801 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B.⁵

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 23 April 1774 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, "natural son."¹
• He was the son of Sarah Akehurst.

Henry Machine

• Marriage*: Henry Machine married Sarah Akehurst, daughter of William Akehurst and Elizabeth (?), on 2 May 1774 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, Henry of Maresfield.¹

Sarah Funnell

• Birth*: Sarah Funnell was born circa 1750 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Sarah Funnell married John Akehurst, son of Stephen Akehurst and Charlotte Vine, on 23 February 1775 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 23 February 1775, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Sarah Funnell died in 1796 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Funnell was buried on 17 May 1796 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."²