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Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Akehurst was born circa 1595 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of Edward Akehurst and Mary Wimshurst.
• (Witness) Admon: Thomas Akehurst witnessed the admon of Edward Akehurst dated 21 November 1638 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Marriage License: Thomas Akehurst and Mary Page obtained a marriage licence on 21 February 1638/39 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of Jevington, yeoman; Mary of Blatchington. Sponsors: Thomas Akehurst, William Page, Iford, yeoman.²
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Mary Page, daughter of Thomas Page, on 19 March 1638/39 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Susan Hollands on 1 June 1643 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Thomas ACURST.²
• Anecdote: Mortgage by Lease for £120. Date: 3 June 1656. (ESRO: SAS/C 456)
  Description: Thomas Akehurst of Jevington, yeoman, and his wife Susanna Akehurst to Ralph Akehurst of the Cliffe near Lewes, haberdasher
  1.     3 pieces of land called Fritters Water, Cuthale and the Knowle (9 acres) in Jevington and Willingdon
  2.     a close called the Two acre piece (2 acres) in Jevington, one other piece in Eastwish in Willingdon (1 rood), another piece (3 roods) in a field called Stonefield in Willingdon, several pieces in Jevington (4 acres)
  Witnesses: Richard Lewis, Jane Lewis, John Store, Thomas Snatt etc.
• Anecdote*: Title: Grant in fee for £50. Date: 10 Jun 1659. (ESRO: SAS/C 458)
  Description:
  Thomas Akehurst of Jevington, yeoman, to Elizabeth Daniell of Jevington, spinster, daughter of [blank] Daniell of Arlington deceased
  1     a piece of land called the Knowle (3 acres) in Willingdon in the tenure of Thomas Akehurst
  2     3 roods in a field called Stoneford in Willingdon in the tenure of Edward Martyn
  3     a piece in Eastwish in Willingdon (1 rood) in the tenure of Edward Martyn
  Witnesses: Ralph Edwards, Edward Marten, Thomas Akehurst the younger, Richard Lewis.
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1662 at Jevington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Akehurst was buried on 15 July 1662 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B, "of Wancke [Wannock?]."³

Mary Page

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Page was baptized on 16 April 1615 at St Peter's, East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Page.
• Marriage License: Mary Page and Thomas Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 21 February 1638/39 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas of Jevington, yeoman; Mary of Blatchington. Sponsors: Thomas Akehurst, William Page, Iford, yeoman.²
• Marriage*: Mary Page married Thomas Akehurst, son of Edward Akehurst and Mary Wimshurst, on 19 March 1638/39 at East Blatchington, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 19 March 1638/39, her married name was Akehurst.
• Anecdote*: Possible burial at Eastbourne St Mary on 18 May 1667.³

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 25 June 1640 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Page.

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 13 March 1641/42 at St Andrew's, Jevington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Akehurst and Mary Page.

Thomas Page

Susan Hollands

• Marriage: Susan Hollands married Thomas Akehurst, son of Edward Akehurst and Mary Wimshurst, on 1 June 1643 at Eastbourne, Sussex, England^B, Thomas ACURST.¹
• Married Name: As of 1 June 1643, her married name was Akehurst.

Elizabeth Beard

• Marriage License: Elizabeth Beard and Thomas Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 17 April 1680 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Tomas a widower of Westham; Elizabeth a widow of Westham.¹
• Married Name: As of 17 April 1680, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Beard married Thomas Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson, on 24 April 1680 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹

Edward Bushnell

• Marriage*: Edward Bushnell married Sarah Bartholomew circa 1650 at Sussex, England, (ESRO: SAS/M 198.)

Mary Wimshurst

• Marriage*: Mary Wimshurst married Edward Akehurst, son of (?) Akehurst, on 16 June 1587 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, Surnames spelt ACKHARST and WYMSHERST.¹
• Married Name: As of 16 June 1587, her married name was Akehurst.

(?) Akehurst

John Aker

• Marriage*: John Aker married Elizabeth (?) circa 1795 at England.
• Will*: John Aker left a will made on 31 July 1805 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Aker of Hastings, 1806
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/69/710)
  Made: 31 Jul 1805
  Proved: 20 Mar 1806
  In the name of God Amen I John Aker of the town and Port of Hastings in the county of Sussex Blacksmith do make publish and declare my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) first I will and direct that after my just debts funeral expenses and the charges of proving and establishing will my will be fully paid and discharged by my executors hereinafter named and I do hereby charge my real and personal estate with the payment thereof accordingly and subject thereto I give and bequeath unto my dear wife Elizabeth all my household goods and furniture plate linen and china which shall happen to be in and about my dwelling house at the time of my decease to and for her own use absolutely and for ever Also I give an devise unto my said wife Elizabeth all that my message or tenement with the Blacksmith shops and premises situate in the parish of St Clement in the town of Port aforesaid and now in my own occupation To hold to her my said wife Elizabeth and her assigns for and during the term of her natural life without impeachment of or for any manner of waste and from and immediately after her decease I give and devise the same premises and every part thereof unto and amongst all and every such child and children as well daughters as sons as I may happen to have at the time of my decease or that shall be born within a reasonable time afterwards equally to be divided between them share and share alike as tenants in common and not as joint tenants and to their several and respective heirs and assigns absolutely and for ever And in case any or either of my said children shall happen to depart this life in my life time or in the life time of my said wife or before he she or they shall severally have attained the age of twenty one years without leaving any issue of his her or their body or bodies lawfully begotten then I give and devise the part share of him her or them so dying as aforesaid unto the survivors and survivor of my said children if more than one equally share and share alike as tenants in common and not as joint tenants, and to their survivor and respective heirs and assigns and if but one them to such one his or her heir and assigns. But in case and or either of my said children shall happen to depart this life in my life time or in the life time of my said wife or before her she or they shall severally have attained the age of twenty one years before lawful issue of his her or their body or bodies begotten then in such case I give and devise the part or share of him her or them so dying as aforesaid until such child or children if more than one equally share and share alike as tenants in common and not as joint tenants and to their several and respective heirs and assigns and if but one them to such only one his or her heirs and assigns and in case all my said children shall happen to depart this life in my life time or in the life time of my said wife without leaving any lawfully issue of his her or their body or bodies then and in such case I give and devise the said message hereditaments and premises until my said wife Elizabeth her heirs and assigns for ever Also I give and bequeath until my friends Thomas Thwaites the Younger of Hastings aforesaid sailmaker and William Smith of the same place carpenter all and singular my stock in trade and all other my personal estate and effects of what nature or kindsoever the same may not be hereinbefore otherwise disposed of to hold the same until the said Thomas Thwaites and William Smith and the survivor of them and the executors and administrators of such survivor upon the trusts and to and for the ends interests and purposes hereinafter mentioned and expressed of and concerning the same (that is the say) upon Trust that the said Thomas Thwaites and William Smith or the survivor of them or the executors or administrators of such survivor do and shall as soon as conveniently may be after by decease make sale and dispose of such part of my personal estate as may be liable at and for the best prices and prices which can be reasonably had or gotten for the same either by public sale or private contract at once or at several times and together or sell lots or parcels as they shall deem most prudent and the money arising by sale thereof together with my other personal estate (after payment of my just debts and the mortgages if any) which may happen to be on my said house and premises and also my funeral and testamentary expenses to place out at interest on government or some real security in his or his own names or name and John Thwaites and William Smith or the survivor of them his executors or administrators shall and do well and truly pay the interest and dividends of such principal money until my said wife Elizabeth and her assigns or permit and suffer her or them to receive the same for and during the time of her natural life for and towards the maintenance of herself and the children that I may happen to have a the time of my decease or that shall be born within a reasonable time afterwards and from and immediately after the decease of my said wife Elizabeth upon trust to pay and divide to transfer the said principal money so to be placed out at interest onto and equally between all and every such child and children as well daughters as sons as I may happen to have at the time of my decease or that shall be born within a reasonable time afterwards when and as they shall respectively attaching the age of twenty one years to and for their own use and benefit absolutely and I hereby given and bequeath the same to them accordingly and in case of the death of my said wife before my said children respectively shall have attained the age of twenty one years I do hereby direct my said trustees and the survivor of them his executors and administrators to pay an apply the interest and dividends of each Childs share of the said principal money for and towards his or her or their maintenance education and support until such time as he she or they shall have respectively attached that age and I do hereby also expressly declare it to be my intention that in the case of any or either of my said children shall happen to depart this life before he she or they shall have attained the age of twenty one years leaving lawful issue of his other or their body or bodies begotten that my said trustees or the survivor of them or the executors and administrators of such survivor should pay and divide or transfer part or share of him her or them so dying as aforesaid unto such child or children if more than one equally share and share alike and if but one then to such only one it being my intent ion that the issue of any deceased child should enjoy the full benefit by this my will intended for the father or mother but in case any or either of my said children shall depart this life in my life time or in the life time of my said wife or before she or they shall severally have attained the age of twenty one years and without leaving any issue of his her or their body or bodies lawfully begotten then and in such case I do hereby direct my said trustee and the survivor of them and the executors or administrators of such survivor to pay and divide or transfer the part or share of him her or them so dying as last aforesaid unto the survivors and survivor of my said children if more than one equally share and share alike upon their severally attaining their respective ages of twenty one yeas as aforesaid and if but one should survive then to such only one upon his or her attaining that age and in case all my said children shall happen to die in the life time of my said wife without leaving any lawful issue of his her or their body or bodies then and in such case I do hereby direct my said trustees and the survivor of them and the executors and administrators of such survivor to pay or transfer the whole of the said principal money unto my said wife Elizabeth for her own use and benefit absolutely and for ever and I do hereby give and bequeath the same to her accordingly provided always and I do hereby further declare my will and meaning to be that my said trustees and the survivor of them his executors and administrators shall be charged and chargeable only for such and so much money and they and each of them shall respectively actually receive by virtue of or under the trusts of this my will and that one of them shall not be answerable or accountable to the other of them or that the acts deeds or receipts of the other of them but each for his own acts and deeds only nor for the insufficiency or deficiency of any security or securities or rise or fall of any stocks or xxxx in or upon which such principal money or any part thereof shall or may be placed out or invested nor for any other loss misfortune or damage which may happen in the execution of any of the trusts of this my will or in relation thereto except the same shall happen by or through their or either of their own wilful defaults respectively and also that they my said trustees and the survivor of them and their heirs executors and administrators of such survivor shall and lawfully may with and out of the money which shall come to their hands by virtue of or under the trust to his my will retain to and reimburse himself and themselves respectively all such loss costs charges damages and expenses which they or either or them shall or may suffer sustain expend disburse or be put unto by reason or means or on account of the trusts by this my will in them reposed or in about touching concerning the management or execution thereof and I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint the said Thomas Thwaites and William Smith executors or this my last will and testament and together and along with my said wife guardian of my said children during their respective minorities and I do give and bequeath unto each of them my said trustees a mourning ring as a small acknowledgment for the trouble they may have in the execution of the trusts of this my will over and above and exclusive of their reasonable charges and expenses and lastly I do hereby revoke all former and other wills by me at any time therefore made and do declare this to be my will and testament In witness whereof I the said John Aker the testator have to this my last will and testament contained in three sheets of paper set my hand to the two first sheets to this third during the last sheet thereof my hand and seal the thirty first day of July in the year of our Lord One thousand eight hundred and five
  Signed sealed and declared by the said
  John Aker the testator as and for his last will and John Aker
  Testament in the presence of us who in his presence
  At his request and in the presence of each other have
  Hereunto subscribed our names as witness
  George Sergeant
  Wm Bishop
  Wm Thorpe
  Proved at Lewes 20 March 1806.
  Under £600
  (Transcribed by Kathryn Ellis 23/2/2011.)
  
• Death*: John Aker died in September 1805 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Aker was buried on 10 September 1805 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 March 1806 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Elizabeth (?)

• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married John Aker circa 1795 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1795, her married name was Aker.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married Benjamin Bingham on 5 April 1812 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth widow of St Clement; Benjamin widower of St Mary in Castle.¹
• Married Name: As of 5 April 1812, her married name was Bingham.

Ann Crowhurst Aker

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Crowhurst Aker was baptized on 24 August 1799 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Aker and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: Ann Crowhurst Aker married Henry Nicholas Stone on 3 February 1820 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 3 February 1820, her married name was Stone.
• Death*: Ann Crowhurst Aker died on 26 May 1881 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B, at age 81.²
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 25 July 1881 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Personal Estate £408 13s.²

Henry Nicholas Stone

• Baptism*: Henry Nicholas Stone was baptized on 6 October 1799 at Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England^B.
• Marriage*: Henry Nicholas Stone married Ann Crowhurst Aker, daughter of John Aker and Elizabeth (?), on 3 February 1820 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Occupation*: Henry Nicholas Stone was a schoolmaster on 17 March 1824.²
• Death*: Henry Nicholas Stone died in 1836 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.

Benjamin Bingham

• Marriage*: Benjamin Bingham married Elizabeth (?) on 5 April 1812 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth widow of St Clement; Benjamin widower of St Mary in Castle.¹

Edward Godson Stone

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Godson Stone was baptized on 17 March 1824 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "Schoolmaster". Name recorded as Edward Godson Stone on baptism.¹
• He was the son of Henry Nicholas Stone and Ann Crowhurst Aker.
• (Witness) Probate: Edward Godson Stone witnessed the probate of the estate of Ann Crowhurst Aker on 25 July 1881 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B; Personal Estate £408 13s.²
• Occupation*: Edward Godson Stone was a tailor on 25 July 1881.²
• Death*: Edward Godson Stone died on 6 September 1913 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B, at age 89.²
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 17 October 1913 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Personal Estate £1608 6s 1d.²

Charles Morley Stone

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Morley Stone was baptized on 6 April 1821 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, Schoolmaster, Abode: Westham.¹
• He was the son of Henry Nicholas Stone and Ann Crowhurst Aker.
• Death*: Charles Morley Stone died in 1826 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Charles Morley Stone was buried on 9 January 1826 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "4 years."²

Emily Palmer Stone

Parents:

• Baptism*: Emily Palmer Stone was baptized on 3 January 1827 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "Schoolmaster".¹
• He was the son of Henry Nicholas Stone and Ann Crowhurst Aker.
• Death*: Emily Palmer Stone died in 1925 at London, England.

William John Stone

Parents:

• Baptism*: William John Stone was baptized on 8 July 1831 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, Schoolmaster. Abode: St Marys.¹
• He was the son of Henry Nicholas Stone and Ann Crowhurst Aker.

Robert Stone

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Stone was baptized on 2 August 1832 at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, Schoolmaster.¹
• He was the son of Henry Nicholas Stone and Ann Crowhurst Aker.

Ann Sophia Stone

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Sophia Stone was baptized on 31 January 1835 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Henry Nicholas Stone and Ann Crowhurst Aker.
• Death*: Ann Sophia Stone died in 1836 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Sophia Stone was buried on 5 February 1836 at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "16 months."¹

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: John Akehurst was born circa 1620 at England.
• He was the son of William Akehurst.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Bridget (?) circa 1650 at England.
• Will*: John Akehurst left a will made on 21 October 1652 at Beckley, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Acurst of Beckley, 1653
  (TNA: PROB 11/230/141)
  Made: 21 October 1652
  Proved: 20 May 1653
  In the name of God Amen the one and twentith day of October in the yeare of our Lord God One Thousand Six Hundred Fiftie and Two I John Acurst of Beckly in the Countie of Sussex husbandman beinge weake in Bodie but of good and perfect memorie for the which I give prayer and thanks unto Almightie God doe make and ordaine this my last will and testament in manner and forme followinge That is to say, first and principally I commend my Soule unto the hands of Almightie God my maker and Creator who att the first gave itt to me in full assurance through the death and sufferings of my Saviour and Redeemer Jesus Christ to be raysed to everlasting life and to have an inheritance with the Saints in glory and my bodie to the earth from whence it came to be interred at the discretion of my Executrix hereafter named after decent manner in Christian burial, /Item/ I give and bequeath unto my Three Brethren William, Thomas and Richard to either of them one shilling to be paid unto them by my Executrix within six moneths after my decease /Item/ I give and bequeath unto Thomas Acust sonn of my brother William Acust aforesaid five pounds to be payd by my Executrix into the hands of Richard Humphrey of Beckley aforesaid within six months after my decease and their to remayne untill the said Thomas Acust shall attaine unto his respective age of one and twenty years att which time my will is that the said Richard Humphery shall pay unto the said Thomas Acust the said some of Five pounds and also profit for itt for the time it hath bine in his hands after the rates of Twelve pence in the pound. And yf the said Thomas Acust shall happen to dye before hee shall attaine his respective age of one and twentie years as aforesaid Then my will is that the nexte of birth of his fellowes shall have the said legacie of Five pounds with the profit thereof when hee or shee shall attayne unto the age of one and twentie years as aforesaid /Item/ I further give unto the said Thomas Acust one little Box with a locke and key and also one Blewe Doublet and Breeches to be delivered unto him by my Executrix within one moneth after my decease /Item/ I give and bequeath unto William Acust my deere father Twentie shillings to be paid unto him by my Executrix immediately after my decease. /Item/ my will is that immediately after my decease an Inventory shall be taken of all my money household stuff and goods my debtes legacies funerall expences and charges in the court being first discharged The rest I give and bequeath unto Bridggett my beloved wife whome I doe make sole Executrix to this my last will and Testament/ In witness whereof I the said John Acust have hereunto sett my hand and seale the day and year first above written And I doe desire my loveing Mr Richard Humphery and Thomas his sonne to be my overseers and a guide to my Executrix and I doe give them five shillings apeece for their paynes / John Acust his marke / Read published sealed and declared by the abovenamed John Acust as his last will and Testament in the prescents of John Day by his marke Edmo. Glover/
  This will was proved at Westminster the Twentieth day of May in the yeare of our Lord God One Thousand Six Hundred Fiftie and Three before the judges for probate of wills and granting Administrations Entituled an Acte for Probate of wills and granting Administrations by the Oath of Bridgett Accurst the Relict of the said deceased and sole Executrix named in the said will, To whom was Committed Administration of all and singular the goods chattels and debts of the said deceased shee being first legallie sworn (by Commission well and truly) to administer the same)
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, October 2018.)
  
• Death*: John Akehurst died in November 1652 at Beckley, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 23 November 1652 at Beckley, Sussex, England^B, The SFHG burial index has a John Akhurst buried 23 Nov 1650 at Beckley. There are no other Akehursts or variants in the Beckley burial register. It is likely that this is a mistranscription and should be 23 Nov 1652.²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 20 May 1653 at Westminster, London, England.

William Akehurst

• Birth*: William Akehurst was born circa 1595 at England.

Bridget (?)

• Marriage*: Bridget (?) married John Akehurst, son of William Akehurst, circa 1650 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1650, her married name was Akehurst.

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: William Akehurst was born circa 1620 at England.
• He was the son of William Akehurst.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Akehurst was born circa 1620 at England.
• He was the son of William Akehurst.

Richard Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Akehurst was born circa 1620 at England.
• He was the son of William Akehurst.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Thomas Akehurst was born circa 1645 at England.
• He was the son of William Akehurst.

(?) Mason

• Marriage*: (?) Mason married Anna Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Anna Newington, circa 1660 at England.¹