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John Akehurst

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Frances Ellis, daughter of John Ellis, on 28 May 1678 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, married as Frances Fry, widow.¹
• Will*: John Akehurst left a will made on 2 May 1693 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Akehurst of Mayfield, 1693
  (ESRO: PBT 2/1/2/129)
  Made: 2 May 1693
  Proved: 6 Oct 1693
  In the name of God Amen I John Akehurst of Mayfeild in the County of Sussex Yeoman being very Sicke and weake but of sound and pfect mind and memory praised bee God for the same and being desirous to settle that little Estate that God in mercy hath bestowed on me here on Earth before I leave this world doe make my last Will and Testam^t in manner and forme following (that is to say) First I Commend my soule to God that gave it me and my Body I Com[UND:][BOLD:]Will of John Akehurst of Mayfield, 1693 [:BOLD][:UND](ESRO: PBT 2/1/2/129) Made: 2 May 1693 Proved: 6 Oct 1693 In the name of God Amen I [BOLD:]John Akehurst[:BOLD] of Mayfeild in the County of Sussex Yeoman being very Sicke and weake but of sound and pfect mind and memory praised bee God for the same and being desirous to settle that little Estate that God in mercy hath bestowed on me here on Earth before I leave this world doe make my last Will and Testam[SUP:]t[:SUP] in manner and forme following (that is to say) First I Commend my soule to God that gave it me and my Body I Com[m]it to the Earth from whence it was taken to bee decently buried Item I give and bequeath unto my Five Children [BOLD:]Thomas Elizabeth Richard John[:BOLD] and [BOLD:]Mary Akehurst[:BOLD] the Sume of Five pounds apeice to bee paid unto him and every and either of them at their sev[er]all and respective age and ages of One and Twenty yeares and if either of my said Children shall happen to dye before they or either of them shall attaine to that Age That then the Legacy and Legacyes of him her or them dyeing shall be paid unto the survivors and survivor of them equally to bee divided betweene them All the rest of my goodes Chattells and psonall Estate whatsoever I give unto [BOLD:]Frances[:BOLD] my Wife whome I make sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testam[SUP:]t[:SUP] and whome I charge to pay all my Debts and mainteyne my Children att her owne charge untill they and every of them shall bee able to goe to service or earne their owne liveing And I Charge my said Wife that shee pay my said Children the said moneys given to them in and by this my Will In Testimony whereof to this my Will I have here unto sett my hand and seale the second day of May Anno Dni 1693 – [BOLD:]John Akehurst[:BOLD] his mke Signed sealed and published in the psence of [BOLD:]Stephen Fuller Thomas Hooper[:BOLD] Probate: 6th October 1693 to [BOLD:]Francis Akehurst[:BOLD], executrix. [ITAL:](Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 7 September 2018)[:ITAL]it to the Earth from whence it was taken to bee decently buried Item I give and bequeath unto my Five Children Thomas Elizabeth Richard John and Mary Akehurst the Sume of Five pounds apeice to bee paid unto him and every and either of them at their sev[er]all and respective age and ages of One and Twenty yeares and if either of my said Children shall happen to dye before they or either of them shall attaine to that Age That then the Legacy and Legacyes of him her or them dyeing shall be paid unto the survivors and survivor of them equally to bee divided betweene them All the rest of my goodes Chattells and psonall Estate whatsoever I give unto Frances my Wife whome I make sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testam^t and whome I charge to pay all my Debts and mainteyne my Children att her owne charge untill they and every of them shall bee able to goe to service or earne their owne liveing And I Charge my said Wife that shee pay my said Children the said moneys given to them in and by this my Will In Testimony whereof to this my Will I have here unto sett my hand and seale the second day of May Anno Dni 1693 – John Akehurst his mke Signed sealed and published in the psence of Stephen Fuller Thomas Hooper
  Probate: 6th October 1693 to Francis Akehurst, executrix.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 7 September 2018.)
• Death*: John Akehurst died in May 1693 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 11 May 1693 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• (Witness) Will: John Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Frances Ellis dated 10 September 1698 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.⁵

Frances Ellis

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Ellis was baptized on 19 April 1646 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ellis.
• Marriage*: Frances Ellis married Alexander Fry on 29 April 1669 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 29 April 1669, her married name was Fry.
• Marriage*: Frances Ellis married John Akehurst on 28 May 1678 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, married as Frances Fry, widow.³
• Married Name: As of 28 May 1678, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Frances Ellis is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 2 May 1693 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Will*: Frances Ellis left a will made on 10 September 1698 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Frances Akehurst, widow of Heathfield, 1698
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/43/128)
  Made: 10 Sep 1698
  Proved: 12 Nov 1698
  www.familysearch.org (film no: 1885907; image: 931)
  In the name of God amen, I Frances Akehurst of Heathfield in the County of Sussex, widow, being sick and weak but of a sound & perfect mind and memory praysed be God for the same, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following That is to say First I bequeath my soul into the hands of the almighty God who gave it me and my body I commit to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executor hereafter named. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Frances the wife of John Gunner of Godstone in the County of Surrey yeoman, the sum of one shilling to be paid her within one month next after my decease by Executor hereafter named Item I give and bequeath unto Richard, John, Elizabeth & Mary Akehurst four of (?) children of my late husband John Akehurst the sum of one shilling a piece to be paid to them within one month next after my decease by my Executor hereafter named. All the rest of my goods ……(?) Chattels and person effects whatsoever I give unto my Son Thomas Akehurst, eldest son of my said late husband John Akehurst and I make the said Thomas Akehurst Executor of this my last Will & Testament And I will that he pay unto my said children Richard, John, Elizabeth & Mary Akehurst their …….(?) legacys of five pounds ……(?) given them in by the last Will and Testament of their father John Akehurst and I would(?) disannul & make void all former Wills and Testaments by me made. In Testimony whereof I the said Frances Akehurst the Testator to this my last Will and Testament written in one sheet of paper have sett my hand & seal this tenth day of September anno regni domini 1698.
  Signed sealed published and declared by the said
  Frances Akehurst the Testator in the presence of us
  Solomon Wenbourne
  Thomas Horn
  George Hooper
  X
  The mark of Frances Akehurst
  12^th November 1698
  Jurat Thomas Akehurst, Executor for Comissa
  …………(?)
  Thomas Whalley Snr.
  (Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole, 22 April 2017.)
  
• Burial*: Frances Ellis was buried on 12 September 1698 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, "Frances Achurst."⁶
• Death*: Frances Ellis died in September 1698 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, at age 52.
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 12 November 1698 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 6 April 1679 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Frances Ellis.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Akehurst is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 2 May 1693 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Frances Ellis dated 10 September 1698 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Mary Thatcher on 7 April 1702 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B, Thomas a farmer of Heathfield.⁴
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1723 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Akehurst was buried on 13 October 1723 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, AKURST.⁵

Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Akehurst was baptized on 15 January 1680/81 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Frances Ellis.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Akehurst is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 2 May 1693 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Frances Ellis dated 10 September 1698 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Richard Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Akehurst was baptized on 6 April 1684 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Frances Ellis.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Akehurst is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 2 May 1693 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Frances Ellis dated 10 September 1698 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.³

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 20 December 1685 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Frances Ellis.
• (Witness) Will: John Akehurst is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 2 May 1693 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: John Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Frances Ellis dated 10 September 1698 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Akehurst was born circa 1687 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Frances Ellis.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Frances Ellis dated 10 September 1698 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Blaber

• Marriage*: John Blaber married Dorothy Medhurst on 27 April 1693 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, John of Wartling; Dorothy of Battle.¹

Dorothy Medhurst

• Marriage*: Dorothy Medhurst married John Blaber on 27 April 1693 at Battle, Sussex, England^B, John of Wartling; Dorothy of Battle.¹
• Married Name: As of 27 April 1693, her married name was Blaber.

Mary Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Blaber was baptized on 9 February 1693/94 at St Mary Magdalene, Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Blaber and Dorothy Medhurst.
• Death*: Mary Blaber died in January 1694/95 at Wartling, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Blaber was buried on 28 January 1694/95 at St Mary Magdalene, Wartling, Sussex, England^B.²

John Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Blaber was baptized on 30 June 1697 at St Mary Magdalene, Wartling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Blaber and Dorothy Medhurst.

Thomas Akehurst

• Birth*: Thomas Akehurst was born circa 1500 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Elisabeth (?) circa 1530 at Sussex, England.
• Will*: Thomas Akehurst left a will made on 12 February 1553 at Hailsham, Sussex, England: (1552/53.)¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Akerhurst [Akehurst] of Hailsham, 1553
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/3/69E)
  Made: 12 Feb 1552/53
  Proved: 1553
  Exhibited: 6 Apr 1553
  folio lxix^o
  In the name god Amen the xij^th day of Februarye in the yere of our lord god m^o v^o lij^o [1552] the vij^th yere of the Reigne of our Sov[er]aigne Lord King Edward the Sext I Thomas Akerst of Haylsham in the Countie of Sussex cowper being hole of mynd & pfyght remembrance the day of makyng hereof do ordeyn & make thys my psent last wyll & Testam^t in mann[er] & Forme Followyng, that is to say, Fyrst I beqweth my soule unto allmyghtie god my maker & redem[er] & my bodye to be buryed in the churche yarde of Haylsham It I wyll & bequeth to the poore Sowles boxe xijd It I wyll unto my two sonnes Samuell and Edward ij kyen colour red hoyd & black pyed to be put Forth by my ov[er]seer & Imployed to the most that can be to the use of my sayd ij sonnes It I wyll unto Elsabeth my wyff the howsse wherein I dwell w^th the forge in haylsham strett wth theyr appurtennces duryng her naturall lyffe payng therfor when my Sonne Edward shall come to the age of x yeres, unto the seyd Samuell & Edward xiij^s iiij^d yerly to be receyted [word scored through] & taken by my ov[er]seer & Imployed to the most pfytt yt may for my seyd chyldren & to be delyv[er]ed to them unto them when anye of theym shall come to lawfull age And aft the decease of Elsabeth my wyff I wyll & gyve the sayd howsse wherin I dwell in the pishe of Haylsham unto Samuell my sonne and to the heires of his bodye lawfully begotten & yf it Fortune my sonne Samuell to deceasse wthout heires of hys bodye Then the same to remayne to Edwarde my Sonne & to the heires of hys bodye lawfully begotten It I wyll & gyve the ayd Forge in Haylsham strett unto Edwarde my youngest Sonne & to the heirs of his bodye lawfully begotten & for lack of such heires the sayd forge to remayne to Samuell my Sonne & to the heires of his bodye lawfully begotten & yf yt shuld chance that my sayd ij sonnes shulde happen to dye wthout heires of theyre bodyes lawfully begotten Then I wyll the sayd howsse & Forge w^th theyr appurtenances to remayne to Elsabeth my wyff & to the heires of her bodye lawfully begotten & for lack of heires of the bodye of the sayd Elsabeth my wyff to remayne to the heires of me the sayd Akerst for ever The Resydwe of all my goodes & cattelles my dettes payd & thys my testam^t pformed I wyll & gyve the same unto the sayd Elsabeth my wyff whom I constitute & make my sole executrix & she to bere & pay all man[ner] of charges & rep[ar]acons duryng her lyff & for the sa& better pformation of thys my psent last wyll & Testam^t I ordeyn constitute & make Thomas Esterfeld to be my ov[er]seer & he to have for his paynes one ewe & a lambe Thys wytnessyth Laurence Newell Thomas Bysshopp Allexander Foster w^t other
  Suma In^ij __ vj^li ix^s vj^d
  exhibit in ecclia pochili de Westham vj^o die Ap[ri]lis Ao dni 1553 p exec_ ad valor_ Inrij in forma inris inrata_
  Total of the inventory £6 9s 6d
  Exhibited in the parish church of Westham the 6th day of April in the year of our Lord 1553 by the executrix to the value of the inventory [as above written?]
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 17 September 2018.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1553 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.

Elisabeth (?)

• Marriage*: Elisabeth (?) married Thomas Akehurst circa 1530 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1530, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Elisabeth (?) died after 1553 at Sussex, England.
• (Witness) Will: Elisabeth (?) is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 12 February 1553 at Hailsham, Sussex, England; (1552/53.)¹

Samuel Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Samuel Akehurst was born circa 1540 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Elisabeth (?)
• (Witness) Will: Samuel Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 12 February 1553 at Hailsham, Sussex, England; (1552/53.)¹

Edward Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Edward Akehurst was born circa 1545 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Elisabeth (?)
• (Witness) Will: Edward Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 12 February 1553 at Hailsham, Sussex, England; (1552/53.)¹

Catherine (?)

• Birth*: Catherine (?) was born circa 1775 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Catherine (?) married Samuel Akehurst, son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Glazier, circa 1800 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1800, her married name was Akehurst.
• Residence*: On 7 November 1821 Catherine (?) and Samuel Akehurst lived at Waterloo Place, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Catherine (?) is mentioned in the will of Samuel Akehurst dated 13 June 1842 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Catherine (?) died in 1845 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Burial*: Catherine (?) was buried on 28 May 1845 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "70 years, London St."^4,1

Charlotte Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Charlotte Akehurst was born on 16 March 1808 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Charlotte Akehurst was baptized on 8 June 1808 at Weslyan Methodist Dorset Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Charlotte Akehurst died in 1816 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Charlotte Akehurst was buried on 3 September 1816 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "9 years."²

Eliza Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Eliza Akehurst was born on 28 August 1809 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Eliza Akehurst was baptized on 24 September 1809 at Weslyan Methodist Dorset Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage*: Eliza Akehurst married William Reason, son of John Reason, on 31 May 1841 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 31 May 1841, her married name was Reason.
• (Witness) Will: Eliza Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Samuel Akehurst dated 13 June 1842 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Eliza Akehurst and William Reason lived at 27 St James's St, Brighton, Sussex, England.⁴

Matilda Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Matilda Akehurst was born on 2 May 1811 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Matilda Akehurst was baptized on 17 May 1811 at Weslyan Methodist Dorset Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Matilda Akehurst died in September 1811 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Matilda Akehurst was buried on 22 September 1811 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "infant."²

Priscilla Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Priscilla Akehurst was born on 2 May 1811 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Priscilla Akehurst was baptized on 17 May 1811 at Weslyan Methodist Dorset Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹

Emma Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Emma Akehurst was born on 16 June 1812 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Emma Akehurst was baptized on 23 August 1812 at Weslyan Methodist Dorset Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Emma Akehurst died in 1830 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Emma Akehurst was buried on 8 January 1830 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "17 years."²

Fanny Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Fanny Akehurst was born on 17 June 1812 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Fanny Akehurst was baptized on 24 July 1813 at Weslyan Methodist Dorset Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Fanny Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Samuel Akehurst dated 13 June 1842 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Fanny Akehurst was a proprietor of houses on 30 March 1851.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Fanny Akehurst lived at 27 St James's St, Brighton, Sussex, England, unmarried.³

Sophia Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Sophia Akehurst was born on 11 September 1815 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Sophia Akehurst was baptized on 28 September 1815 at Weslyan Methodist Dorset Gardens, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Sophia Akehurst died in 1821 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Burial*: Sophia Akehurst was buried on 7 November 1821 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "6 years, Waterloo Place."²

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism: John Akehurst was baptized on 8 January 1800 at Countess of Huntingdon North Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Birth*: John Akehurst was born on 8 January 1800 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Death*: John Akehurst died in February 1800 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 7 February 1800 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "infant."²

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Akehurst was born on 3 April 1801 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 3 May 1801 at Countess of Huntingdon North Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Mary Akehurst died in August 1801 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Akehurst was buried on 24 August 1801 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "infant."²

Samuel Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Samuel Akehurst was born on 12 September 1802 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Samuel Akehurst was baptized on 12 December 1802 at Countess of Huntingdon North Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Will: Samuel Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Samuel Akehurst dated 13 June 1842 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²

Augusta Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Augusta Akehurst was born on 11 May 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Augusta Akehurst was baptized on 12 August 1804 at Countess of Huntingdon North Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Augusta Akehurst died in October 1804 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Augusta Akehurst was buried on 14 October 1804 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of Samuel & Catherine."²

Frederick Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Frederick Akehurst was born on 10 February 1807 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Baptism: Frederick Akehurst was baptized on 31 May 1807 at Countess of Huntingdon North Street, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Frederick Akehurst died in August 1807 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Frederick Akehurst was buried on 30 August 1807 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B, "infant."²

William Henry Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Henry Akehurst was baptized on 13 April 1817 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?)
• Marriage*: William Henry Akehurst married Mary Anne Bignell, daughter of James Bignell and Mary Anne Holden, on 29 July 1839 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.
• (Witness) Will: William Henry Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Samuel Akehurst dated 13 June 1842 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: William Henry Akehurst died in 1892 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³

William Reason

Parents:

• Birth*: William Reason was born circa 1806 at March, Cambridgeshire, England.¹
• He was the son of John Reason.
• Occupation*: William Reason was a schoolmaster in 1827.²
• Marriage License*: William Reason and Sarah Penn obtained a marriage licence on 6 June 1827 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, William of Brighton, schoolmaster, 21+; Sarah spinster, 21+.²
• Marriage: William Reason married Sarah Penn, daughter of Samuel Penn, on 21 June 1827 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Marriage*: William Reason married Eliza Akehurst, daughter of Samuel Akehurst and Catherine (?), on 31 May 1841 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Occupation: William Reason was a proprietor of houses on 30 March 1851.¹
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 William Reason and Eliza Akehurst lived at 27 St James's St, Brighton, Sussex, England.¹