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Ann Maskos

• Birth*: Ann Maskos was born circa 1795 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Ann Maskos married Charles Gower, son of Charles Gower and Elizabeth Fuller, on 10 December 1815 at Catsfield, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 10 December 1815, her married name was Gower.
• Death*: Ann Maskos died in 1824 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Maskos was buried on 11 June 1824 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "29 years, wife of Charles."²

Henry Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Gower was baptized on 2 February 1794 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Charles Gower and Elizabeth Fuller.

Elizabeth Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Gower was baptized on 2 June 1805 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Gower and Elizabeth Fuller.

Sarah Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Gower was baptized on 14 August 1796 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Gower and Elizabeth Fuller.

William Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Gower was baptized on 15 July 1798 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Charles Gower and Elizabeth Fuller.

Francis Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis Gower was baptized on 21 February 1802 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Charles Gower and Elizabeth Fuller.

Charles Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charles Gower was baptized on 28 April 1816 at St James, Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Charles Gower and Ann Maskos.

Henry Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Gower was baptized on 22 February 1818 at St James, Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Charles Gower and Ann Maskos.

Anne Gower

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Gower was baptized on 25 March 1821 at St James, Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Charles Gower and Ann Maskos.

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Ashdown was born on 1 March 1746/47 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B; twin.¹
• Baptism: Mary Ashdown was baptized on 2 March 1746/47 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Marriage*: Mary Ashdown married John Jenner, son of Ambrose Jenner, on 7 May 1782 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
  
• Married Name: As of 7 May 1782, her married name was Jenner.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Mary Ashdown died in 1810 at Ditchling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Ashdown was buried on 30 October 1810 at St Margaret, Ditchling, Sussex, England.⁴

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism: William Ashdown was baptized on 2 March 1746/47 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• Birth*: William Ashdown was born on 2 March 1746/47 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B; twin.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Anecdote*: Note that the matching signatures of William Ashdown on his marriage certificate (1778) and as witness to his sister Mary Ashdown's marriage in 1782 and brother Alexander Ashdown's marriage in 1783 confirm that he is part of this family, i.e. the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Marriage: William Ashdown married Jane Bax, daughter of Richard Bax, on 20 July 1778 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B, William Ashdown of Ditchling and Jane BACKS [signed BAX] of the same parish. Witnesses: James Ashdown, John Hubbard.²
  
• Anecdote: Title: Bastardy bond binding James Ashdown, Hailsham, labourer, and William Ashdown, Ditchling, labourer
  Date: 29 Jun 1779
  Creator: Parish of Mayfield
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: PAR 422/34/3/30
  Description: Bound in £50 for the support of the unborn child of Ann Arnold, singlewoman, by James Ashdown.
• (Witness) Marriage: William Ashdown witnessed the marriage of John Jenner and Mary Ashdown on 7 May 1782 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B; both of this parish.³
  
• (Witness) Marriage: William Ashdown witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Belton and Alexander Ashdown on 22 May 1783 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B; Witness: John JENNER; Wm. ASHDOWN.³
  
• Anecdote: [Date unknown] An entry in the records for The Old Meeting House, Ditchling states that William and Jane were asked to leave the Church because they were attending meetings at another Church, probably the Bethel Chapel, Wivelsfield. The Bethel Chapel was originally known as The Peculiar Particular Baptist Church, Wivelsfield.
• (Witness) Will: William Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 2 July 1749 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Death*: John Ashdown died in 1752 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Ashdown was buried on 16 February 1752 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of William & Mary."²

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 2 September 1750 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Anecdote*: Title: Bastardy bond binding James Ashdown, Hailsham, labourer, and William Ashdown, Ditchling, labourer
  Date: 29 Jun 1779
  Creator: Parish of Mayfield
  Repository: East Sussex Record Office
  ESRO reference: PAR 422/34/3/30
  Description: Bound in £50 for the support of the unborn child of Ann Arnold, singlewoman, by James Ashdown.
• (Witness) Will: James Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: James Ashdown died in 1831 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: James Ashdown was buried on 19 January 1831 at St Mary, Hailsham, Sussex, England, "83 years."³

Thomas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ashdown was baptized on 30 December 1754 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Death*: Thomas Ashdown died in 1759 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Ashdown was buried on 19 May 1759 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of William & Mary."²

Elizabeth Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ashdown was baptized on 30 December 1754 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, twin.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.

Edward Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Ashdown was baptized on 20 March 1756 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.

Hannah Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Ashdown was baptized on 24 September 1758 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.

Anne Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Ashdown was baptized on 1 March 1761 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Marriage*: Anne Ashdown married Thomas Tomms on 11 November 1788 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Waldron. Note surname recorded as THOMAS on will of Willian Ashdown, 1799.²
• Married Name: As of 11 November 1788, her married name was Tomms.
• (Witness) Will: Anne Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.³

Ann Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Ashdown was baptized on 27 December 1706 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Alexander Ashdown and Elizabeth Piper.

Elizabeth Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ashdown was baptized on 1 August 1708 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Alexander Ashdown and Elizabeth Piper.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ashdown married Thomas Eastwood, son of James Eastwood and Sarah (?), on 3 November 1738 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Mayfield.²
• Married Name: As of 3 November 1738, her married name was Eastwood.
• Death*: Elizabeth Ashdown died in 1786 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Ashdown was buried on 9 July 1786 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "79 years."³

Alexander Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alexander Ashdown was baptized on 18 January 1715/16 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Alexander Ashdown and Ann Forster.
• Marriage*: Alexander Ashdown married Katherine Eldridge on 22 July 1743 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Mayfield.²

Katherine Eldridge

• Marriage*: Katherine Eldridge married Alexander Ashdown, son of Alexander Ashdown and Ann Forster, on 22 July 1743 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, both of Mayfield.¹
• Married Name: As of 22 July 1743, her married name was Ashdown.

Alexander Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alexander Ashdown was baptized on 26 January 1743/44 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Alexander Ashdown died in 1743/44 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Alexander Ashdown and Katherine Eldridge.
• Burial*: Alexander Ashdown was buried on 28 January 1743/44 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of Alexander & Katherine."²

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ashdown was baptized on 13 September 1745 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Alexander Ashdown and Katherine Eldridge.
• Married Name: As of 21 February 1770, her married name was Dann.
• Marriage*: Mary Ashdown married Thomas Dann on 21 February 1770 at Mayfield, Sussex, England, (speculated marriage - needs further work.)²
• Death*: Mary Ashdown died in 1813 at Mayfield, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Ashdown was buried on 31 March 1813 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England, "66 years, wife of Thomas."³

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: John Ashdown was born on 28 February 1701/2 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism: John Ashdown was baptized on 1 March 1701/2 at St George's, Brede, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Alexander Ashdown and Elizabeth Piper.

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 21 December 1694 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott.
• Anecdote*: James was baptised to parents John and Ann Ashdown. The only marriage of a John and an Ann is the one at Rotherfield in 1672 so these have been nominated as the parents, even though this would be the only baptism in Mayfield for this couple.
• Marriage*: James Ashdown married Ann Parks, daughter of John Parks and Mary (?), on 25 December 1725 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, Jeames ASHTON.^2,3
• Death*: James Ashdown died in 1734 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Ashdown was buried on 22 May 1734 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Admon: Administration of James Ashdown was granted on 5 June 1734 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Admon of James Ashdown of Mayfield, 1734
  (ESRO: PBT/2/1/6/179A)
  Granted: 5 June 1734
  Familysearch: Film no: 1067010; Image no: 394
  The fifth day of June in the year of our Lord 1734. Edward Lund Clerk Surrogate committed administration of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of James Ashdown late of Mayfield within the Deanary of Southmalling deced who dyed intestate as is alleged To Ann Ashdown widow and relict of the deced Being first of all sworn upon the holy Evangalists well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth. Ann Ashdown of Mayfield widow and Thomas West of the same Husbandman are bound on this behalf in the penal sum of £70. No Inventory.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 11 Dec 2019.)
  

Ann Parks

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Parks was baptized on 5 March 1703/4 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Parks and Mary (?)
• Anecdote*: An alternative for Ann Parks baptism is:
  3 Mar 1688/89 at Rotherfield, daughter of Christopher jnr and Mary Parkes. Further work required.¹
• Marriage*: Ann Parks married James Ashdown, son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott, on 25 December 1725 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, Jeames ASHTON.^2,3
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1725, her married name was Ashdown.
• (Witness) Admon: Ann Parks witnessed the admon of James Ashdown dated 5 June 1734 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.⁴

Alexander Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alexander Ashdown was baptized on 16 November 1752 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, Day and month not clear.¹
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
• Marriage*: Alexander Ashdown married Elizabeth Belton on 22 May 1783 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B, Witness: John JENNER; Wm. ASHDOWN.²
  
• (Witness) Will: Alexander Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Alexander Ashdown died in 1799 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Alexander Ashdown was buried on 1 August 1799 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B, "48 years."⁴

Elizabeth Belton

• Birth*: Elizabeth Belton was born circa 1757 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Belton married Alexander Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt, on 22 May 1783 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B, Witness: John JENNER; Wm. ASHDOWN.¹
  
• Married Name: As of 22 May 1783, her married name was Ashdown.
• Death*: Elizabeth Belton died in 1823 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Belton was buried on 27 April 1823 at St Margaret's, Ditchling, Sussex, England^B, "66 years, widow."²

John Jenner

Parents:

• Birth*: John Jenner was born circa 1752 at Sussex, England; Note that father's name was given on John Jenner's burial record.
• He was the son of Ambrose Jenner.
• Marriage*: John Jenner married Mary Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt, on 7 May 1782 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹
  
• (Witness) Marriage: John Jenner witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Belton and Alexander Ashdown on 22 May 1783 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B; Witness: John JENNER; Wm. ASHDOWN.¹
  
• (Witness) Will: John Jenner is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: John Jenner died on 30 March 1830 at Ditchling, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Jenner was buried on 4 April 1830 at Ditchling Baptist, Ditchling, Sussex, England, "78 years old."³