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Stephen Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Stephen Akehurst was baptized on 9 October 1719 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, surname AKEHURST.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Susanna Pollington.
• Anecdote*: Susanna Cooke - House breaking in day time of Stephen Akehurst & stealing goods value £1 11s 7d of Charlotte Vine, spinster & goods value 6d of said Stephen Akehurst
  (puts etc - Not Guilty House breaking - Guilty of stealing goods only - no Chattels - Transported Seven years)
  Photograph number: ASSI 31-3 50
  Source 158: Assize records Sussex 1740-1813.
  Names from Assize Records of East Grinstead, Horsham, and Lewes. 1740 to 1813
  The Photograph reference is also TNA reference.²
• Marriage*: Stephen Akehurst married Charlotte Vine, daughter of William Vine and Mary West, on 30 November 1751 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Stephen Akehurst died in 1788 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Stephen Akehurst was buried on 13 March 1788 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, Herstmonceux."⁴

Charlotte Vine

Parents:

• Birth*: Charlotte Vine was born circa 1717 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of William Vine and Mary West.
• Baptism: Charlotte Vine was baptized on 20 December 1719 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, Charlotte Vine aged 2 years, along with sister Lucy aged 4 years and William an infant,  children of William and Mary Vine, all baptised on the same day.
• Anecdote*: Susanna Cooke - House breaking in day time of Stephen Akehurst & stealing goods value £1 11s 7d of Charlotte Vine, spinster & goods value 6d of said Stephen Akehurst
  (puts etc - Not Guilty House breaking - Guilty of stealing goods only - no Chattels - Transported Seven years)
  Photograph number: ASSI 31-3 50
  Source 158: Assize records Sussex 1740-1813.
  Names from Assize Records of East Grinstead, Horsham, and Lewes. 1740 to 1813
  The Photograph reference is also TNA reference.¹
• Marriage*: Charlotte Vine married Stephen Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Susanna Pollington, on 30 November 1751 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 30 November 1751, her married name was Akehurst.

John Akehurst

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1680 at England.
• Anecdote*: I have doubts that John Akehurst who married Susanna Pollington was the son of Samuel Akehurst, which is shown in many other trees. John's marriage says he is "of Dallington" and then they lived at Herstmonceux. It appears that they married at Hellingly because it was Susanna's parish, not because John was born there. Also, they don't name any of their children Samuel. John's burial date of 1733 (mentioned in some trees) has not been able to be verified so far.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Susanna Pollington, daughter of John Pollington and Susanna Piper, on 25 April 1706 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, John of Dallington, Susanna of Hellingly.^1,2
• Occupation*: John Akehurst was a yeoman in 1740.
• Death*: John Akehurst died circa 1740 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote: John ACKHURST of Herstmonceux, yeoman; probate inventory
  Date: 17 Jan 1740
  ESRO reference: PBT 1/10/2790A
  Description: Value of inventory: £127 18s 0d
  Names of appraisers: John Hall, John Hooke
  Type of act (from Act Book): administration
  Date of act: 21 Apr 1740
  Creator(s): Archdeaconry of Lewes.

Susanna Pollington

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susanna Pollington was baptized on 18 April 1680 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Pollington and Susanna Piper.
• Marriage*: Susanna Pollington married John Akehurst on 25 April 1706 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, John of Dallington, Susanna of Hellingly.^1,2
• Married Name: As of 25 April 1706, her married name was Akehurst.

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 1 April 1716 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Susanna Pollington.

Hannah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Akehurst was baptized on 19 January 1765 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage License: Hannah Akehurst and Richard Avis obtained a marriage licence on 8 October 1787 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage*: Hannah Akehurst married Richard Avis on 9 October 1787 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 9 October 1787, her married name was Avis.

William Henry Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Henry Akehurst was baptized on 20 November 1784 at St Michael & All Angels, Berwick, Sussex, England^B, "Private, base born."¹
• He was the son of Hannah Akehurst.

George Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Akehurst was baptized on 9 June 1772 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Elizabeth (?)
• Death*: George Akehurst died in July 1772 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Akehurst was buried on 9 July 1772 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England, "infant, son of William & Eliza Akehurst."¹

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 9 July 1700 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Joan (?)
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Elizabeth Hart on 2 October 1718 at Selmeston, Sussex, England^B, John AKUST, both of Alfriston.²
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Sarah Hart, daughter of John Hart and Joan Brett, circa 1722 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Sarah's maiden name was discovered in the will of her brother John HART. Details from the Sussex People Index:
  John Hart of Westfield. Will 17 Jul 1735. Proved 31 Oct 1735.
  John Hart of Westfield, Sussex at present a sojourner at Eastbourne, Sussex, being sick and weak 17 July 1735
  my nephew John Hart son of my brother Joseph Hart
  my eldest sister Mary now the wife of Richard French of Chittingly, Sussex
  my youngest sister Sarah wife of John Ackhurst of Alfriston
  my said brother Joseph Hart of Westfield
  The mark X of John Hart
  Wm Gorringe, The mark of Ann Tourle, Rich Webb (All three of Eastbourne)
  31st October 1735 then was sworn Joseph Hart sole executor of this will
  from : Archdeaconry of Lewes
  transcribed by : Domonic Paul Motto.³
• (Witness) Will: John Akehurst is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 20 April 1766 at Stunts Green, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.⁴
• Anecdote: John's sons William and Joseph Akehurst, and William's son John, are mentioned as kinsmen and beneficiaries in the nuncupative will of William Akehurst of Stunts Green in Hurstmonceux.⁴
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1774 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 14 April 1774 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, (Note: this burial could be for his son.)⁵

Sarah Hart

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Hart was baptized on 11 November 1695 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Hart and Joan Brett.
• Married Name: As of circa 1720, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Sarah Hart married John Akehurst, son of William Akehurst and Joan (?), circa 1722 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: Sarah's maiden name was discovered in the will of her brother John HART. Details from the Sussex People Index:
  John Hart of Westfield. Will 17 Jul 1735. Proved 31 Oct 1735.
  John Hart of Westfield, Sussex at present a sojourner at Eastbourne, Sussex, being sick and weak 17 July 1735
  my nephew John Hart son of my brother Joseph Hart
  my eldest sister Mary now the wife of Richard French of Chittingly, Sussex
  my youngest sister Sarah wife of John Ackhurst of Alfriston
  my said brother Joseph Hart of Westfield
  The mark X of John Hart
  Wm Gorringe, The mark of Ann Tourle, Rich Webb (All three of Eastbourne)
  31st October 1735 then was sworn Joseph Hart sole executor of this will
  from : Archdeaconry of Lewes
  transcribed by : Domonic Paul Motto.²
• Death*: Sarah Hart died in 1745 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Hart was buried on 26 November 1745 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.³

Benjamin Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Benjamin Akehurst was born circa 1762 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Elizabeth (?)
• Anecdote*: There is a baptism in the Sussex Baptisms Index for Benjamin Akehurst on 21 Nov 1762 at Alfriston son of John and Elizabeth Akehurst. Should this be William and Elizabeth as stated on Benjamin's burial? Note that John and Elizabeth were a valid couple in Alfriston at that time.¹
• Death*: Benjamin Akehurst died in 1763 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Benjamin Akehurst was buried on 17 July 1763 at St Andrew, Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, "son of William and Elizabeth."²

John Hart

• Marriage License: John Hart and Joan Brett obtained a marriage licence on 29 August 1679 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Hurstpierpoint, Joan of Balcombe.¹
• Marriage*: John Hart married Joan Brett on 4 September 1679 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹

Joan Brett

• Marriage License: Joan Brett and John Hart obtained a marriage licence on 29 August 1679 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Hurstpierpoint, Joan of Balcombe.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 August 1679, her married name was Hart.
• Marriage*: Joan Brett married John Hart on 4 September 1679 at Holy Trinity, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, England^B.¹

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 24 March 1660/61 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin.
• (Witness) Will: William Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 6 October 1680 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Joan (?) circa 1685 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote*: The marriage of William Akehurst and Joan is not in the Sussex Marriage Index.
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Barbara Cobice on 10 May 1708 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, Barbara is a widow.³
• Death*: William Akehurst died in 1739 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 3 January 1739 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, surname ACKHURST.

Joan (?)

• Marriage*: Joan (?) married William Akehurst, son of Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin, circa 1685 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1685, her married name was Akehurst.
• Anecdote*: The marriage of William Akehurst and Joan is not in the Sussex Marriage Index.
• Death*: Joan (?) died in 1705 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Joan (?) was buried on 29 May 1705 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "wife of William."¹

Edward Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Akehurst was baptized on 9 July 1700 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Joan (?)
• Death*: Edward Akehurst died in 1700 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Edward Akehurst was buried on 9 August 1700 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of William."²

Barbara Cobice

• Marriage*: Barbara Cobice married William Akehurst, son of Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin, on 10 May 1708 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, Barbara is a widow.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 May 1708, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Barbara Cobice died in 1742 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Barbara Cobice was buried on 16 April 1742 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "Barbery ACKHURST."²

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 29 August 1686 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, mother's name not given, presumed to be Joan.¹
• He was the son of William Akehurst and Joan (?)
• Will*: William Akehurst left a will made on 20 April 1766 at Stunts Green, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will (nuncupative) of William Akehurst of Herstmonceux, 1766
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/61/346)
  Made: 20 April 1766
  Died: 25 April 1766
  Deposition: 7 May 1766
  Proved: 12 May 1766
  www.familysearch.org (film no: 1886065; image: 556)
  [Cover Page:]
  Nuncupative Will of Wm Akehurst late of Herstmonceaux
  (A)
  This paper writing was produced and read to Richard Gander and Jude his wife at the time of their examinations vouching the same before me.
  Ed Lund Snr.
  [First page]
  On the allegation for proving the nuncupative Will and Testament of William Akehurst late of Stunts Green in the Parish of Herstmonceux within the Archdeaconry of Lewes, widower deceased given in by William Akehurst and Joseph Akehurst the promovents in this cause Richard Gander of Stunch Green [Stunts Green] in the said Parish of Herstmonceux in the County of Sussex, husbandman aged forty seven years and upwards born at Hurstmonceux aforesaid and Jude his wife aged forty two years and upwards born at Bexhill in the said County, witnesses produced sworn and Examined depose as follows
  To this first article of the said allegation they the said Richard Gandore Jude his wife jointly and severally depose and say that William Akehurst the Testator in this cause named deceased on Sunday the twentieth day of April last past being then in the dwelling house of them these deponents of Stunchgreen in the parish of Herstmonceux aforesaid with whom he had lived as a lodger for about three weeks before the time of his death and being sick of the sickness whereof he died and being of perfect mind memory and understanding and having a mind to settle and dispose of what he had, did make his last Will and Testament nuncupative or by word of mouth in the words or to the effect following that is to say, I desire that my kinsman William Akehurst and my Kinsman Joseph Akehurst should bury me and to share and share alike in what I leave and I give to my loving brother, five shillings if now living and I desire my kinsman William Akehurst son John should have a pair of clasps Which word or words to the like effect the said William Akehurst the Testator spoke with an intent that the same should stand for and be his last Will and Testament in the presence of them these deponents and desired them to take notice of it as such And that he was then of sound mind memory
  [Second page]
  and understanding and died the Friday following being the twenty fifth day of this instant April in the afternoon And deponents further say that the tenor of the said last Will and Testament was reduced into writing by one Nicholas Wra.. the next day being the twenty first day of April last past and deponents subscribed or set their marks thereunto on the same day as soon as the same was wrote which writing marked the letter (A.) was produced and read to these examinants the time of their examination and that the contents thereof and the marks thereto appearing to be set are of the respective handwriting of these deponents so subscribed thereto as aforesaid.
  Repeated and acknowledged the said 7^th day of May 1766
  (Witness heard unto these records)
  Before us The Mark of Richard Gander X
  Ed. Lund Snr The Mark of Jude Gander X
  [Third page]
  Written diagonally across the page so very hard to transcribe….
  9 1766
  ….. to my sons Joseph & William…..I wold not (….?) of(?) nor mak with my brother…fects? now do …..? William Akehurst Stungreen we have agreed how and to pay all expenses to share and share the rest…Thomas and Joseph Akehurst.
  Joseph Akehurst John Akehurst X mark
  W Akehurst Thos. Baker
  Witnesses
  [Fourth page]
  21:1766
  A memorandum of the words William Acurst of Stunchgreen [Stunts Green] in the Parish Of Herstmonceux desesed of what he said to his kinsman William Acurst of Alfriston and to Richard Gander and Jude his wife, that he desired that his kinsman William Acurst a fore mensuned and his kinsman Joseph Acurst should bury him and to share and share alike in what he left and that I give to my loving brother five shilens if now living and that he desired his kinsman William Acurstes son John should have a pair of silver clasps.
  This being the last Will and Testament of the said William Acurst deceased.
  Witness heare unto thease words
  Richard Gander X his mark
  Jude Gander X har mark
  12 May 1766
  Because the abovenamed William Akehurst did not nominate any person Executor of his Will nuncupative as above written Admon of all and singular his Goods, Chattels and Credits was granted and committed with the said Will annexed to Joseph Akehurst one of his nephews and one of the residuary Legatees named in his said Will being first sworn well and faithfully to administer etc. And under a due caution by us.
  Ed Lund Snr.
  (Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole, 3 April 2017.)
• Death*: William Akehurst died on 20 April 1766 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, at age 79.²
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 29 April 1766 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.³

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Anecdote*: Possible baptism 8 Aug 1624 at Wilmington St Mary & St Peter son of John Akehurst (mother not given).
  Note John Akehurst of Wilmington marriage licence 3 Jul 1623 to Joan TRAPSON/THRAPSON of Peasmarsh. Sponsors John Akehurst and Edward Paynter of Hailsham, glover. They married 8 Jul 1623 at Peasmarsh.
  However, this family appears to have disappeared from Wilmington after 1636, whereabouts unknown. No marriages for the daughters have been found on the Sussex Marriage Index.^1,2
• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 8 August 1624 at St Mary & St Peter, Wilmington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson.
• Occupation*: Thomas Akehurst was a husbandman in 1655.²
• Marriage Bann: Marriage banns for Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin were published on 18 November 1655 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Elizabeth Wilkin on 3 December 1655 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, Both of this parish. Thomas is a husbandman.²
• Marriage License*: Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Beard obtained a marriage licence on 17 April 1680 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Tomas a widower of Westham; Elizabeth a widow of Westham.²
• Marriage: Thomas Akehurst married Elizabeth Beard on 24 April 1680 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will*: Thomas Akehurst left a will made on 6 October 1680 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Akeheurst [Akehurst] of Westham, 1680
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/36/29B)
  Made: 6 Oct 1680
  Proved: 5 Jan 1682
  www.familysearch.org (film no: 1885904; images: 140-141)
  The last Will and Testament of me Thomas Akeherst of Westham in the County of Sussex yeoman being in good bodily health and of good remembrance thanks be given to Almighty God therefore made this sixth day of October Anno domini 1680. First I will that all my debts which I shall truly owe to any person or persons at the time of my decease be justly paid Item I give all my Estate whatsoever (after my debts legacies and funeral expenses paid & discharged) unto my two sons William Akeherst and Thomas Akeherst & my mind is that my son William shall have ten pounds more than his brother Thomas. Also I give to my daughter Wenham twenty shillings. Also I give to Elizabeth my wife five shillings And I do will and appoint that the monies given hereby to my said two sons shall be paid unto them at their several & respective ages of one & twenty years. And I do ordain and make Henry Coby the elder of Hailsham & my brother John Akeherst of Hellingly to be Executors of this my will whome I do desire to put forth as an apprentice my said son Thomas to such trade as they shall think fit In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seale the day and year above written.
                                          Thomas Akehurst
  Signed sealed and published and
  declared in the presence of
  Simon Tutt
  Mary Coby
  Sarah X Yoakeherst
  Her mark
  
  This to be added to my Will, I give one third part of my household stuff to my daughter Wenham and I also will that if either of my two sons shall happen to die before they attain the age of one and twenty years that then the portion of him so dying shall be paid to the survivor of them.
  Thomas Akehurst
  
  20^o August 1681 Juratus fuit Johannis Akehurst unum Executori in testamento suprascripto nominatis Cui commissa fuir onus Executionis eiusdem (reservata potstate etc) (ad petitionem Astie)
  Per me Zacheum Mountague Surrog.
  
  5^th January 1682 …………in latin……Henry Coby alter Executor ………………………..
  Zachrum Mountague Surr.
  (Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole, 28 April 2017.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1681 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 5 January 1682.

Elizabeth Wilkin

• Marriage Bann*: Marriage banns for Elizabeth Wilkin and Thomas Akehurst were published on 18 November 1655 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 18 November 1655, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage: Elizabeth Wilkin married Thomas Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson, on 3 December 1655 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, Both of this parish. Thomas is a husbandman.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth Wilkin died before 1680 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Wilkin is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 6 October 1680 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 27 March 1658 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Akehurst married Edward Wenham, son of John Wenham and Susan Russell, on 9 October 1679 at Hailsham, Sussex, England, Edward of Hellingly; Elizabeth of Hailsham.²
• Married Name: As of 9 October 1679, her married name was Wenham.
• Anecdote*: Information about this family comes from Nick Wenham's tree on Ancestry called "Kent and Sussex Wenham's."³
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 6 October 1680 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Death*: Elizabeth Akehurst died in 1716 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Akehurst was buried on 28 April 1716 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Edward."^5,6

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 30 December 1662 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1663 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 1 January 1663 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas: twin brother of Thomas."²

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 30 December 1662 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin.
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1663 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Thomas Akehurst was buried on 1 January 1663 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas: twin brother of John."²

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 30 September 1664 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 16 September 1666 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died after 16 September 1666 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Elizabeth Wilkin.
• Burial*: Thomas Akehurst was buried on 29 September 1666 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of Thomas."²

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 1 July 1599 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Margaret (?)
• (Witness) Will: John Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 3 May 1612 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.²
• Marriage License: John Akehurst and Joan Trapson obtained a marriage licence on 3 July 1623 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John Akehurst of Wilmington and Joan TRAPSON/THRAPSON of Peasmarsh. Sponsors John Akehurst and Edward Paynter of Hailsham, glover.³
• Anecdote: The presence of Edward Paynter of Halsham as a sponsor is the evidence that connnects this John Akehurst to this family, as Edward Paynter married John's sister Alice in 1612.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Joan Trapson on 8 July 1623 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B, surname THRAPSON.³
• Anecdote*: This family appears to have moved to Hailsham after 1636.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1658 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 2 September 1658 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "the elder."⁴

Joan Trapson

• Birth*: Joan Trapson was born circa 1605 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License: Joan Trapson and John Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 3 July 1623 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John Akehurst of Wilmington and Joan TRAPSON/THRAPSON of Peasmarsh. Sponsors John Akehurst and Edward Paynter of Hailsham, glover.¹
• Marriage*: Joan Trapson married John Akehurst, son of Thomas Akehurst and Margaret (?), on 8 July 1623 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B, surname THRAPSON.¹
• Married Name: As of 8 July 1623, her married name was Akehurst.

Margaret Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Margaret Akehurst was baptized on 24 April 1627 at St Mary & St Peter, Wilmington, Sussex, England^B, Mother's name not given.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson.

Anne Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Akehurst was baptized on 1 March 1628/29 at St Mary & St Peter, Wilmington, Sussex, England^B, Mother's name not given.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson.

Joan Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Akehurst was baptized on 14 October 1632 at St Mary & St Peter, Wilmington, Sussex, England^B, Mother's name not given.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson.