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Thomas Ovenden

• Birth*: Thomas Ovenden was born circa 1705 at England.
• Marriage*: Thomas Ovenden married Elizabeth Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone, on 27 May 1731 at Frant, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth of Rotherfield.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Ovenden is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ashdown was baptized on 7 February 1701/2 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ashdown married Thomas Ovenden on 27 May 1731 at Frant, Sussex, England^B, Elizabeth of Rotherfield.²
• Married Name: As of 27 May 1731, her married name was Ovenden.
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Hannah Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Ashdown was baptized on 30 January 1711/12 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• (Witness) Will: Hannah Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Hannah Ashdown married Thomas Arcoll on 30 September 1741 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Married Name: As of 30 September 1741, her married name was Arcoll.

Thomas Arcoll

• Marriage*: Thomas Arcoll married Hannah Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone, on 30 September 1741 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Paine

• Marriage*: John Paine married Hannah Arcoll, daughter of Thomas Arcoll and Hannah Ashdown, on 25 December 1778 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, John Paine a widower of Mayfield.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Paine is mentioned in the will of Thomas Ashdown dated 23 February 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Occupation*: John Paine was a timber merchant on 23 February 1788.³

Mary Arcoll

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Arcoll was baptized on 24 May 1748 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Arcoll and Hannah Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Mary Arcoll married Thomas Piper on 9 May 1782 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Mayfield.²
• Married Name: As of 9 May 1782, her married name was Piper.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Arcoll is mentioned in the will of Thomas Ashdown dated 23 February 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Jane Moone

Parents:

• Birth: Jane Moone was born in 1672 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Jane Moone was baptized on 13 February 1672/73 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B, baptised Jean but referred to as Jane in her uncle Thomas Moone's will proved 1688.^1,2
• She was the daughter of John Moone and Anne Hyland.
• (Witness) Will: Jane Moone is mentioned in the will of Thomas Moone dated 9 June 1688 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Jane Moone married William Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Mary Mercer, on 29 March 1692 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 29 March 1692, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Jane Moone died in 1754 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Moone was buried on 30 December 1754 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "widow."³

Anne Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Ashdown was baptized on 4 April 1693 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• Marriage*: Anne Ashdown married John Everden on 26 March 1733 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, both of Ringmer.²
• Married Name: As of 26 March 1733, her married name was Everden.
• (Witness) Will: Anne Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ashdown was baptized on 8 September 1694 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• Marriage*: Mary Ashdown married Anthony Taylor on 10 January 1726/27 at Ashurst, Kent, England, Anthony of Frant. Mary ASHDUNN married Anthony TAILLOUR of Fant.²
• Married Name: As of 10 January 1726/27, her married name was Taylor.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Jane Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Ashdown was baptized on 13 June 1698 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• Marriage*: Jane Ashdown married George Hutchinson on 13 July 1731 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, Jane of Rotherfield.²
• Married Name: As of 13 July 1731, her married name was Hutchinson.
• (Witness) Will: Jane Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Sarah Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Ashdown was baptized on 27 January 1704/5 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• Marriage*: Sarah Ashdown married Matthew Ovenden on 21 April 1730 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, Sarah of Rotherfield.²
• Married Name: As of 21 April 1730, her married name was Ovenden.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Sarah Ashdown died in 1773 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Ashdown was buried on 22 June 1773 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "widow late Matthew."⁴

Barbara Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Barbara Ashdown was baptized on 28 March 1707 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• Death*: Barbara Ashdown died in 1712 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Barbara Ashdown was buried on 11 July 1712 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of William."²

Alice Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alice Ashdown was baptized on 21 April 1714 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• (Witness) Will: Alice Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Alice Ashdown married Thomas Brown on 2 October 1739 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of Rotherfield.³
• Married Name: As of 2 October 1739, her married name was Brown.
• Death*: Alice Ashdown died in 1762 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Alice Ashdown was buried on 13 November 1762 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas."⁴

Anthony Taylor

• Marriage*: Anthony Taylor married Mary Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone, on 10 January 1726/27 at Ashurst, Kent, England, Anthony of Frant. Mary ASHDUNN married Anthony TAILLOUR of Fant.¹
• Death*: Anthony Taylor died in 1734 at Frant, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Anthony Taylor was buried on 27 December 1734 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.²

Matthew Ovenden

• Marriage*: Matthew Ovenden married Sarah Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone, on 21 April 1730 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, Sarah of Rotherfield.¹
• (Witness) Will: Matthew Ovenden is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Matthew Ovenden died in 1768 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Matthew Ovenden was buried on 22 January 1768 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "senior."³

George Hutchinson

• Marriage*: George Hutchinson married Jane Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone, on 13 July 1731 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, Jane of Rotherfield.¹
• (Witness) Will: George Hutchinson is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

John Everden

• Marriage*: John Everden married Anne Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Jane Moone, on 26 March 1733 at Glynde, Sussex, England^B, both of Ringmer.¹
• (Witness) Will: John Everden is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Ashdown was baptized on 14 April 1696 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Jane Moone.
• (Witness) Will: William Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 27 December 1735 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth: William Ashdown was born in 1624 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: William Ashdown was baptized on 6 June 1624 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Charity Sawyer.
• Marriage*: William Ashdown married Mary Mercer on 9 October 1659 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B, William ASHDOUNE and Mary MABSER [MERCER].²
• Anecdote*: Note that the Rotherfield parish records have a gap between 1653 and 1665.³
• Death*: William Ashdown died in 1706 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Ashdown was buried on 14 February 1706 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "senior."⁴

Mary Mercer

• Marriage*: Mary Mercer married William Ashdown, son of John Ashdown and Charity Sawyer, on 9 October 1659 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B, William ASHDOUNE and Mary MABSER [MERCER].¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1663, her married name was Ashdown.

Elizabeth Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ashdown was baptized on 21 September 1673 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Mary Mercer.
• Marriage License: Elizabeth Ashdown and William Farrant obtained a marriage licence on 26 November 1696 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth ASHDOWNE of Rotherfield, William FARANT of Lye, Kent.²
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ashdown married William Farrant on 26 November 1696 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth ASCHDOWNE of Rotherfield, William FRANT of Leigh, Kent.²
• Married Name: As of 26 November 1696, her married name was Farrant.

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 5 March 1675/76 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Mercer.

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 27 November 1664 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Mercer.
• Death*: John Ashdown died in 1665 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Ashdown was buried on 13 January 1665 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of William."²

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Ashdown was baptized on 2 February 1650/51 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley.
• Anecdote: Rotherfield Churchwarden's Accounts Book: 132 note of a vestry decision concerning a woman's seat belonging to Thomas Maynard's tenement called Stonehurst, claimed by the wife of William Ashdown; 4 Nov 1682.¹
• Will*: William Ashdown left a will made on 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: William ASHDOWN of Rotherfield, yeoman 1692
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/41/13A)
  Made: 30 Jan 1691/2
  Proved: 21 May 1692
  Familysearch: Film: 1885906; image: 693
  In the name of God Amen I William Ashdown of [being of sound mind & memory interlined] Rotherfield in the County of Sussex yeoman doo make publish & declare this to bee my last will & testament under my hand a seale in writeing as followeth Imprim I comend my soule into the hand of God my body to decent buriall Itm I give & bequeath unto Jane Mary Anne Elizabeth & Thomas Ashhdowne the five children of my brother Thomas Ashdowne fifteen pounds equally to bee divided among them that is to say to each of them three pounds to bee paid to them severally as they shall severally attaine & to accomplish their severall ages of one & twenty yeers Itm I give unto Mary & William Goldsmith the two youngest of my sisters children tenn pounds a peece to bee paid at their full ages of one & twenty yeers I give to my brother John Ashdowne my brother Thomas Ashdowne & to my sister Mary Buckwell fifteen shillings that is to say to each of them five shillings a peece to bee severally paid unto them within one yeer after my decease Itm all the rest of my money goods chattles & psonall estate whatsoever I doo give unto my sisters sonne John Goldsmith whom I doo constitute ordaine & make sole executor of this my last will & testament. Witnes my hand & seale hereunto sett the thirtith day of January in the yeer of or Lord one thousand six hundred ninety & one
  William Ashdowne his X marke
  [End of page reached – the following written to the left of Will & perpendicular to the page]
  Sealed signed published & declared to bee his last will & testament these words (being of sound mind & memory) first interlined in the psence of
  John Acococke, John Relfe, John Smith
  Probate: 21 May 1692
  Eo quod Johoas Goldsmith Erd hyiua Testamenta in minoritate fuaita Eaislil quod. etc.
  [gives administration to John Goldsmith the father as John Goldsmith the son, the executor, is a minor]
  (Transcribed by Ann Dalton, 1 Dec 2019.)
  
• Death*: William Ashdown died in 1692 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Ashdown was buried on 19 April 1692 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of John the elder."³

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth: John Ashdown was born in 1619 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 23 November 1619 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of John Ashdowne junior."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Charity Sawyer.
• Marriage*: John Ashdown married Millicent Morley, daughter of Leonard Morley and Elizabeth (?), on 28 November 1644 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Millicent Morley

Parents:

• Baptism*: Millicent Morley was baptized on 18 February 1620/21 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Leonard Morley and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage*: Millicent Morley married John Ashdown, son of John Ashdown and Charity Sawyer, on 28 November 1644 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 28 November 1644, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Millicent Morley died in 1682 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Millicent Morley was buried on 22 February 1682 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "Mildred Ashdowne, wife of John senior."³

Thomas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ashdown was baptized on 4 December 1660 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Millicent Morley.
• Marriage*: Thomas Ashdown married Jane Parker on 24 June 1680 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, both of Rotherfield.²
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 30 January 1691/92 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Thomas Ashdown died circa 1697 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: There are two possible burials for Thomas Ashdown at Rotherfield: 8 Feb 1697 and 14 Jun 1698. There is no additional information.