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Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Mary Akehurst was the daughter of John Akehurst.
• Death*: Mary Akehurst died in December 1615 at Catsfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Akehurst was buried on 13 December 1615 at St Lawrence, Catsfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John ACRES."¹

Thomas Akehurst

• Birth*: Thomas Akehurst was born circa 1500 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Joan (?) circa 1520 at Sussex, England.
• Will*: Thomas Akehurst left a will made on 20 October 1541 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Akherste of Hellingly, 1541
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/1/84E)
  Made: 20 Oct 1541
  Proved:
  In the name of god and in the yere of our lord god 1541 pon the 25 day of october I Thomas Akerst of the pishe of helynglegh hole of mynd & in my good reme[UND:][BOLD:]Will of Thomas Akherste of Hellingly, 1541 [:BOLD][:UND](ESRO: PBT 1/1/1/84E) Made: 20 Oct 1541 Proved: In the name of god and in the yere of our lord god 1541 pon the 25 day of october I [BOLD:]Thomas Akerst[:BOLD] of the pishe of helynglegh hole of mynd & in my good reme[m]brance beyng makyth this my test[ament] & last will in man[ner] & forme foloyng that is to say first I gyff & bequeth my soule to almyghti god to hys blessed mother o[u]r lady St mary & to all the holy company of hevyn my body to be buried in the church yard of helynglegh It I bequeth to the hie altar of the pishe church of helyngley for my tithes necligently forgotten iiijd It it is my will to have ij p[rie]stes at my buriall ij at my monthes mynd ij at my yeres mynd to say masse for my soule & all xten soules It it is my wyll that all my goodes cattels & howsehold stuff be devyded in ij ptes & the one half to [BOLD:]jone akerst[:BOLD] my wiff & to [BOLD:]John Akerst [:BOLD]my son & the other half to be devyded among my other children It it is my will that [BOLD:]jone akerst[:BOLD] my wiff have her dwelling in my house & occupyeng of half the ground th[e]rwth the whole wt [BOLD:]John Akerst[:BOLD] my son duryng her wydowhode the Resydewe of my goodes not gyffyn nor bequethed my dettes payd my legaces fulfillyd I gyff & bequeth to [BOLD:]Jone Akerst[:BOLD] my wiff & to [BOLD:]John akerst[:BOLD] my son the wch [BOLD:]jone[:BOLD] & [BOLD:]john[:BOLD] I co[n]stitute & make my trew & lefall exec[utors] to dispose for my soule & all xten soules as thay thynke most necessary It it is my will that [BOLD:]Ric Akerst[:BOLD] my yongist son have the lease of my forehold in hersted helyngley [BOLD:]Alin odyll[:BOLD] wt other men [inventory total] 12li ijs xd [ITAL:](Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 20 September 2018) [:ITAL]brance beyng makyth this my test[ament] & last will in man[ner] & forme foloyng that is to say first I gyff & bequeth my soule to almyghti god to hys blessed mother o[u]r lady St mary & to all the holy company of hevyn my body to be buried in the church yard of helynglegh It I bequeth to the hie altar of the pishe church of helyngley for my tithes necligently forgotten iiijd It it is my will to have ij p[rie]stes at my buriall ij at my monthes mynd ij at my yeres mynd to say masse for my soule & all xten soules It it is my wyll that all my goodes cattels & howsehold stuff be devyded in ij ptes & the one half to jone akerst my wiff & to John Akerst my son & the other half to be devyded among my other children It it is my will that jone akerst my wiff have her dwelling in my house & occupyeng of half the ground th[e]rwth the whole wt John Akerst my son duryng her wydowhode the Resydewe of my goodes not gyffyn nor bequethed my dettes payd my legaces fulfillyd I gyff & bequeth to Jone Akerst my wiff & to John akerst my son the wch jone & john I co[N]stitute & make my trew & lefall exec[utors] to dispose for my soule & all xten soules as thay thynke most necessary It it is my will that Ric Akerst my yongist son have the lease of my forehold in hersted helyngley Alin odyll wt other men [inventory total] 12li ijs xd
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 20 September 2018.)
  
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died circa 1541 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.

Joan (?)

• Marriage*: Joan (?) married Thomas Akehurst circa 1520 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1520, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Joan (?) died after 1541 at Sussex, England.

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1520 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Joan (?)

Richard Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Akehurst was born circa 1530 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Joan (?)

John Akehurst

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1540 at England.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Joan (?) circa 1560 at England.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1592 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.
• Admon*: Administration of John Akehurst was granted on 4 January 1592/93 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Fourth January 1592
  Administration granted of the goods of John Akerste formerly of Herstmonceux deceased to Joan his relict saving sworn
  the said Joan and Edward Arnold of the same husbandman bound in [the sum of] __ £20
  Inventory exhibited totalling __ £13 3s 4d
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 15 September 2018.)

Joan (?)

• Marriage*: Joan (?) married John Akehurst circa 1560 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1560, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Joan (?) died after 1592 at England.

(?) Ayhurst

• Marriage*: (?) Ayhurst married Agnes (?) circa 1570 at England.
• Death*: (?) Ayhurst died before 1613 at England.

Agnes (?)

• Marriage*: Agnes (?) married (?) Ayhurst circa 1570 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1570, her married name was Ayhurst.
• Death*: Agnes (?) died in July 1613 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Will*: Agnes (?) left a will made on 4 July 1613 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Burial*: Agnes (?) was buried on 6 July 1613 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "Ann Ayers."²
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 24 July 1613 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Anable Ayers

Parents:

• Birth*: Anable Ayers was born circa 1575 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of (?) Ayhurst and Agnes (?)
• Marriage*: Anable Ayers married John Ringe on 4 April 1597 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Agnes AIER married John RINGE.¹
• Married Name: As of 4 April 1597, her married name was Ringe.

John Ringe

• Marriage*: John Ringe married Anable Ayers, daughter of (?) Ayhurst and Agnes (?), on 4 April 1597 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Agnes AIER married John RINGE.¹

Agnes Ringe

Parents:

• Birth*: Agnes Ringe was born circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Ringe and Anable Ayers.

Elizabeth Ringe

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Ringe was born circa 1605 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of John Ringe and Anable Ayers.

John Akehurst

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1550 at England.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Elizabeth (?) circa 1570 at England.
• Admon*: Administration of John Akehurst was granted on 1616 at Prerogative Court of Canetbury, London, England.¹
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1616 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: John Akehurst formerly of Jevington deceased intestate [admon granted to] Elizabeth his relict well and faithfully to administer etc sworn etc [...]
  Thomas Betsworth of Milland in the parish of Trotton gentleman and Richard Parsons of Hambledon in the County of Southampton husbandman [bound in the sum of] ___ £200
  Inventory to be exhibited before the feast of Saints Philip and James next to come
  [Note in margin]
  This admon is [ratified?] by the Prerogative Court of Canterbury etc of the goods moveables etc
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 20 September 2018.)

Elizabeth (?)

• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married John Akehurst circa 1570 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1570, her married name was Akehurst.
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died after 1616 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.

Thomas Ayhurst

• Anecdote*: Thomas's first wife was buried on 19 Aug 1583 at Heathfield. Her christian name is not given but it states "wife of Thomas", surname AKEHURST.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Ayhurst married Susan (?) on 25 November 1583 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, Susanna HOWELL, widow.²
• Death*: Thomas Ayhurst died in 1631 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Ayhurst was buried on 4 January 1631 at St George's, Brede, Sussex, England^B.¹

Susan (?)

• Birth*: Susan (?) was born circa 1555 at England.
• Marriage*: Susan (?) married (?) Howell circa 1575 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1575, her married name was Howell.
• Marriage*: Susan (?) married Thomas Ayhurst on 25 November 1583 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, Susanna HOWELL, widow.¹
• Married Name: As of 25 November 1583, her married name was Ayhurst.
• (Witness) Will: Susan (?) is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 22 September 1632 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will*: Susan (?) left a will made on 2 September 1638 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Susan Ayhurst of Brede, 1638
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/25/157B)
  Made: 2 September 1638 (died same day)
  Proved: 13 September 1638
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1885823; image: 238)
  (registered nuncupative will)
  Memorand That Susan Ayhurst late of Breade in the County of Sussex widdow who departed this life upon Sunday the second day of September in the yeare of our lord god one thousand six hundred and Thirty eight [several words scored through] being of pfect mynde & memory about three dayes before her death did make & declare her last Will & Testament nuncupative in effect as followeth That is to say First she did will & give her daughter Anne Chase one featherbed one featherbolster one pillow two blanketts one Coverlett & the Curtaines & Curtaine rodes thereunto & a desteddle Item she did will & give to her sonne Richard Fuller one Bedsteddle and a Table Item to her sonne William Ayherst her best gowne yf he come againe Item to M^ris Bexhill of Waldron her best silke girdle Item to Mary Fuller her grandchilde one handkercher & her best white apron Item to her daughter Elizabeth Colebrooke two smockes & a white apron & a petticoate Item to her daughter Mary Fuller one box & a silke girdle The rest of her wearing apparrell she willed to her said daughter Anne Chase Item she did will to nyne of her grandchildren who shall have most need & whome her executor shall think fitt nyne paire of sheetes Viz^t to each of them one paire Item to her grandchilde Susan Ayherst halfe a dozen of napkins a towell a cupbord cloth & a box To her sonne Richard Fuller all the money due to her upon bondes to pay & discharge her funeralls & other Charges & payments And she did nominate the sayd Richard Fuller to be sole executor of this her last will & Testament There being present at the declaring hereof John Dorman & Jane Hoade wife of Thomas Hoad
  Probate: 13th September 1638 to Richard Fuller, son and executor.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 29 August 2018 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Death*: Susan (?) died on 2 September 1638 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susan (?) was buried on 5 September 1638 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate: Her estate was probated on 13 September 1638 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.

(?) Howell

• Marriage*: (?) Howell married Susan (?) circa 1575 at England.
• Death*: (?) Howell died before 1583 at England.

Ann Howell

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Howell was born circa 1580 at England.
• She was the daughter of (?) Howell and Susan (?)
• Marriage*: Ann Howell married Thomas Kingwood on 10 November 1600 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas KENGEWOOD.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 November 1600, her married name was Kingwood.
• Marriage*: Ann Howell married Thomas Chase on 30 May 1614 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, Ann KINDGWOOD, widow.¹
• Married Name: As of 30 May 1614, her married name was Chase.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Howell is mentioned in the will of Susan (?) dated 2 September 1638 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.²

Thomas Kingwood

• Marriage*: Thomas Kingwood married Ann Howell, daughter of (?) Howell and Susan (?), on 10 November 1600 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas KENGEWOOD.¹
• Death*: Thomas Kingwood died before 1614 at England.

Thomas Chase

• Birth*: Thomas Chase was born circa 1580 at England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Chase married Ann Howell, daughter of (?) Howell and Susan (?), on 30 May 1614 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, Ann KINDGWOOD, widow.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Chase is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 22 September 1632 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Ayhurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Ayhurst was born circa 1590 at England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Ayhurst and Susan (?)
• Marriage*: Mary Ayhurst married Richard Fuller on 18 January 1608/9 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 18 January 1608/9, her married name was Fuller.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of Susan (?) dated 2 September 1638 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.¹

Richard Fuller

• Birth*: Richard Fuller was born circa 1580 at England.
• Marriage*: Richard Fuller married Mary Ayhurst, daughter of Thomas Ayhurst and Susan (?), on 18 January 1608/9 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• (Witness) Will: Richard Fuller is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 22 September 1632 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: Richard Fuller is mentioned in the will of Susan (?) dated 2 September 1638 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Fuller

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Fuller was born circa 1620 at England.
• She was the daughter of Richard Fuller and Mary Ayhurst.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Fuller is mentioned in the will of Susan (?) dated 2 September 1638 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Fuller married Daniel Welles on 1 January 1654/55 at Crowhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 1 January 1654/55, her married name was Welles.

William Ayhurst

Parents:

• Birth*: William Ayhurst was born circa 1587 at England.
• He was the son of Thomas Ayhurst and Susan (?)
• (Witness) Will: William Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 22 September 1632 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.¹
• (Witness) Will: William Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of Susan (?) dated 2 September 1638 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.²

Daniel Welles

• Marriage*: Daniel Welles married Mary Fuller, daughter of Richard Fuller and Mary Ayhurst, on 1 January 1654/55 at Crowhurst, Sussex, England^B.

John Welles

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Welles was baptized on 23 April 1659 at St Peter's, Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Daniel Welles and Mary Fuller.

Daniel Welles

Parents:

• Baptism*: Daniel Welles was baptized on 21 June 1657 at St Peter's, Bexhill, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Daniel Welles and Mary Fuller.
• Death*: Daniel Welles died in December 1657 at Crowhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Daniel Welles was buried on 30 December 1657 at St George's, Crowhurst, Sussex, England^B.²

(?) Akehurst

• Birth*: (?) Akehurst was born circa 1610 at England.
• Marriage*: (?) Akehurst married Ann (?) circa 1630 at England.
• Death*: (?) Akehurst died before 1680 at Sussex, England.

Ann (?)

• Birth*: Ann (?) was born circa 1610 at England.
• Marriage*: Ann (?) married (?) Akehurst circa 1630 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1630, her married name was Akehurst.
• Anecdote: This family tree needs to be treated with caution. It is really not known if daughters Elizabeth and Marie (Mary) are daughters of an Akehurst or daughters of a previous marriage of Ann. Marriages for the daughters have not been found to verify this.
• Death*: Ann (?) died in January 1680/81 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Will*: Ann (?) left a will made on 5 January 1680/81 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Anne Akehurst of Heathfield, 1680/81
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/35/296B)
  Made: 5 Jan 1680/81
  Proved:
  www.familysearch.org (film no 1885903; image: 595)
  January the 5^th 1680
  I Anne Akehurst of the Parrish of Heathfield in the Countie of Sussex, widdow, doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testament in manner and forme following
  I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Parkes now wife of John Parkes of Waldron one chest, one paire of Sheets and one pair of Curtains & five shillings of monie to her delivered unto the said of Elizabeth by John Blaber my son in lawe within three months after my decease.
  The rest of my goods chattells and houshold stuff I give and bequeath unto my daughter Marie Blaber now wife of John Blaber of Heathfield in the same Countie aforesaid whome I doe make and ordaine my sole and alone Executrix of this my last will and Testament.
  The mark of Anne X Akehurst
  Sealed and delivered
  in the presence of us
  J Goodman
  Tho Gower
  The mark of Margery Blaber
  (Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole, 28 April 2017.)
  
• Burial*: Ann (?) was buried on 8 January 1680/81 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.²