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Matthew Ovenden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Matthew Ovenden was baptized on 24 January 1730/31 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Matthew Ovenden and Sarah Ashdown.
• Death*: Matthew Ovenden died in 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Matthew Ovenden was buried on 15 February 1788 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "poor."²

Sarah Ovenden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Ovenden was baptized on 13 May 1733 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Matthew Ovenden and Sarah Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Sarah Ovenden married John Cronden on 13 January 1757 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.^2,3
• Married Name: As of 13 January 1757, her married name was Cronden.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Ovenden is mentioned in the will of Thomas Ashdown dated 23 February 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^4,2

Thomas Ovenden

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ovenden was baptized on 2 February 1734/35 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Matthew Ovenden and Sarah Ashdown.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Ovenden is mentioned in the will of Thomas Ashdown dated 23 February 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Occupation*: Thomas Ovenden was a servant to William Pack, farmer, of Nonsuch Green, Tonbridge on 23 February 1788.³

John Cronden

• Marriage*: John Cronden married Sarah Ovenden, daughter of Matthew Ovenden and Sarah Ashdown, on 13 January 1757 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.^1,2
• (Witness) Will: John Cronden is mentioned in the will of Thomas Ashdown dated 23 February 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^3,1
• Occupation*: John Cronden was a labourer on 23 February 1788.¹

William Brown

Parents:

• Birth*: William Brown was born circa 1743 at England.
• He was the son of Thomas Brown and Alice Ashdown.
• (Witness) Will: William Brown is mentioned in the will of Thomas Ashdown dated 23 February 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Occupation*: William Brown was a warriner on 23 February 1788.²
• Death*: William Brown died in 1798 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Brown was buried on 19 June 1798 at St Denys, Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, "of Hodges."³

Thomas Waters

• Marriage*: Thomas Waters married Martha Arcoll, daughter of Thomas Arcoll and Hannah Ashdown, on 7 April 1776 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B, Martha ARQUILL. Both of this parish.¹
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Waters is mentioned in the will of Thomas Ashdown dated 23 February 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3

Elizabeth Taylor

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Taylor was baptized on 27 September 1729 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Anthony Taylor and Mary Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Taylor married William Roberts on 30 September 1751 at Pembury, Kent, England^B, William of Rotherfield, Elizabeth of Frant.²
• Married Name: As of 30 September 1751, her married name was Roberts.

Mary Taylor

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Taylor was baptized on 20 March 1727/28 at St Alban, Frant, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Anthony Taylor and Mary Ashdown.

William Roberts

• Marriage*: William Roberts married Elizabeth Taylor, daughter of Anthony Taylor and Mary Ashdown, on 30 September 1751 at Pembury, Kent, England^B, William of Rotherfield, Elizabeth of Frant.¹
• (Witness) Will: William Roberts is mentioned in the will of Thomas Ashdown dated 23 February 1788 at Rotherfield, Sussex, England^B.^2,3
• Occupation*: William Roberts was a yeoman on 23 February 1788.³

William Farrant

• Marriage License: William Farrant and Elizabeth Ashdown obtained a marriage licence on 26 November 1696 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth ASHDOWNE of Rotherfield, William FARANT of Lye, Kent.¹
• Marriage*: William Farrant married Elizabeth Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Mary Mercer, on 26 November 1696 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth ASCHDOWNE of Rotherfield, William FRANT of Leigh, Kent.¹

Elizabeth Piper

• Marriage*: Elizabeth Piper married Alexander Ashdown, son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott, on 19 June 1701 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 19 June 1701, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Elizabeth Piper died in 1713 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Piper was buried on 12 May 1713 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Forster

• Marriage*: Ann Forster married Alexander Ashdown, son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott, on 28 February 1714/15 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Mayfield.¹
• Married Name: As of 28 February 1714/15, her married name was Ashdown.

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Ashdown was baptized on 27 September 1719 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Alexander Ashdown and Ann Forster.
• Marriage*: William Ashdown married Mary Pratt on 15 April 1746 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Mayfield.²
• Will*: William Ashdown left a will made on 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: William ASHDOWN, Husbandman of Mayfield, 1799
  (ESRO: PBT 2/1/10/411)
  Made: 9 Jan 1796
  Probate: 5 Feb 1799
  Familysearch: Film: 1067012; image: 102
  In the name of God Amen I William ASHDOWN husbandman of the parish of Mayfield in the County of Sussex being of a sound Mind and Memory Praised be Almighty God therefore I do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament touching the Disposition of my Temporal Estate wherewith it has pleased Almighty God to bless me with in Manner and Form following that us to say
  I give and bequeath to my Son William ASHDOWN the sum of five shillings to be paid six Months after our Decease. Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Mary JENNER the Sum of five shillings to be pd. paidsixMonths after our Decease. Item I give and bequeath to my Son James ASHDOWN the Sum of five shillings to be paid six months after our Decease. Item I give and bequeath to my Son Alexander ASHDOWN the sum of five shillings to be paid six Months after our Decease. Item I give and bequeath to my Daughter Ann THOMAS the Sum of five shillings to be paid six Months after our Decease. Item I give and bequeath to my son David ASHDOWN All my Goods Cattle Wearing Apparel & every Thing unto me belonging with paying those Legacys above mentioned makeing my Son David my sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the ninth day of January in the thirty fifth Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the Faith to and in the Year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety six. (William ASHDOWN)
  Signed sealed and declared this to be my last Will and Testament in the presence of us whose Names are subscribed as Witnesses
  John RANGER
  Stephen CORNWELL Junior
  William HOLFORD
  the Seal of (Seal) William ASHDOWN
  Probate: 5 Feb 1799
  The Will of William ASHDOWN late of Mayfield within the Deanry of Southmalling in the County of Sussex was proved the fifth day of February in the Year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and ninety nine before the Reverend Edward Robert RAYNES Clerk Surrogate and soforth. Upon the Oath of David ASHDOWN the sole Executorin the said Will named to whom was committed the Administration of the Goods to he being first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and soforth And also that the said Goods to were under the Value of one hundred pounds.
  (Transcribed by Ann Dalton, 9 Dec 2019.)
  
• Death*: William Ashdown died in 1799 at Waldron, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: William Ashdown was buried on 6 January 1799 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B, "80 years, of Mayfield."⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 5 February 1799 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.

Mary Pratt

• Marriage*: Mary Pratt married William Ashdown, son of Alexander Ashdown and Ann Forster, on 15 April 1746 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Mayfield.¹
• Married Name: As of 15 April 1746, her married name was Ashdown.

David Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: David Ashdown was baptized on 12 November 1764 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Marriage*: David Ashdown married Ann Geer on 22 December 1794 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• (Witness) Will: David Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: David Ashdown married Lucy Axcell on 12 June 1809 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, David a widower, both of this parish.³
• Death*: David Ashdown died in 1841 at Hadlow Down, Sussex, England^B.
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 David Ashdown lived at Mayfield Flat, Mayfield, Sussex, England, living with his son William Ashdown and wife Harriet & family.⁴
• Burial*: David Ashdown was buried on 4 July 1841 at St Mark's, Hadlow Down, Sussex, England^B, "78 years, Mayfield Flat."⁵

Ann Geer

• Marriage*: Ann Geer married David Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt, on 22 December 1794 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 22 December 1794, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Ann Geer died in 1806 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Geer was buried on 12 January 1806 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B, "34 years, wife of David of Mayfield."¹

Lucy Axcell

• Birth*: Lucy Axcell was born circa 1780 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Lucy Axcell married David Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt, on 12 June 1809 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, David a widower, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 12 June 1809, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Lucy Axcell died in 1830 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Lucy Axcell was buried on 5 September 1830 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "50 years, wife of David."²

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Ashdown was baptized on 14 December 1795 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Ashdown and Ann Geer.
• Marriage*: William Ashdown married Harriet Funnell on 21 July 1823 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Death*: William Ashdown died in 1872 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.

Harriet Funnell

• Birth*: Harriet Funnell was born circa 1795 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Harriet Funnell married William Ashdown, son of David Ashdown and Ann Geer, on 21 July 1823 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 21 July 1823, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Harriet Funnell died in 1878 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.

Thomas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ashdown was baptized on 31 January 1797 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Ashdown and Ann Geer.

Tryphena Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Tryphena Ashdown was baptized on 18 January 1801 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Ann Geer.
• Death*: Tryphena Ashdown died in 1826 at Waldron, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Tryphena Ashdown was buried on 2 November 1826 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England, "25 years."²

Frances Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Ashdown was baptized on 10 July 1803 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of David Ashdown and Ann Geer.
• Marriage*: Frances Ashdown married Isaac Barnes on 4 October 1822 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 4 October 1822, her married name was Barnes.

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 12 January 1806 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of David Ashdown and Ann Geer.

Isaac Barnes

• Marriage*: Isaac Barnes married Frances Ashdown, daughter of David Ashdown and Ann Geer, on 4 October 1822 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

James Gower

Parents:

• Birth*: James Gower was born circa 1828 at Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Charles Gower and Alice Ashdown.
• Baptism: James Gower was baptized on 21 April 1844 at St Mark's, Hadlow Down, Sussex, England^B.²

William Gower

Parents:

• Birth*: William Gower was born circa 1830 at Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Charles Gower and Alice Ashdown.
• Baptism: William Gower was baptized on 21 April 1844 at St Mark's, Hadlow Down, Sussex, England^B.²

Charles Gower

• Marriage*: Charles Gower married Elizabeth Fuller on 29 August 1784 at Brightling, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Fuller

• Name Variation: Elizabeth Fuller was also known as Betty.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Fuller married Charles Gower on 29 August 1784 at Brightling, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 August 1784, her married name was Gower.