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Bridget Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Bridget Breach was baptized on 30 June 1650 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• (Witness) Will: Bridget Breach is mentioned in the will of Thomas Breach dated 10 January 1711/12 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B.²

Sarah Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Breach was baptized on 16 January 1652/53 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?)
• Death*: Sarah Breach died in 1677 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah Breach was buried on 15 October 1677 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Elizabeth."²

Joan Fox

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Fox was baptized on 30 January 1647/48 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Samuel Fox and Susanna Wood.
• Married Name: As of 17 August 1682, her married name was Breach.
• Marriage*: Joan Fox married John Breach, son of John Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 17 August 1682 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Joan Fox died in 1711 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joan Fox was buried on 15 November 1711 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."³

William Evernden

• Birth*: William Evernden was born circa 1645 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: William Evernden married Anne Breach, daughter of John Breach and Elizabeth (?), on 3 May 1670 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B, SMI has Mary Breach, but believed to be Anne.¹
• Death*: William Evernden died in 1695 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: William Evernden was buried on 11 November 1695 at All Saints, Mountfield, Sussex, England^B, "senior."²

Elizabeth Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Breach was baptized on 28 February 1685/86 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Breach and Joan Fox.
• Married Name: As of 23 July 1723, her married name was Chele.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Breach married Richard Chele on 23 July 1723 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Glynde; Elizabeth of this parish.²

Samuel Fox

• Marriage*: Samuel Fox married Susanna Wood on 7 May 1633 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹

Susanna Wood

• Marriage*: Susanna Wood married Samuel Fox on 7 May 1633 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 7 May 1633, her married name was Fox.¹

Elizabeth (?)

• Birth*: Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1615 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth (?) married John Breach circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1640, her married name was Breach.
• Anecdote*: A possible marriage licence for John and Elizabeth is: 7 Jan 1636/37 John BREACH, husbandman of Twineham, and Elizabeth ADDAMS, spinster of the same parish (Archdeaconry of Lewes). There are no BREACH baptisms at Twineham in the 1600-1700 period.¹
• Death*: Elizabeth (?) died in 1694 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth (?) was buried on 24 August 1694 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John senior."²

Walter Evernden

Parents:

• Birth*: Walter Evernden was born on 13 February 1670/71 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Evernden and Anne Breach.
• Baptism: Walter Evernden was baptized on 21 February 1670/71 at All Saints, Mountfield, Sussex, England^B, son of William and Ann.¹

William Evernden

Parents:

• Birth*: William Evernden was born on 1 November 1672 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Evernden and Anne Breach.
• Baptism: William Evernden was baptized on 10 November 1672 at All Saints, Mountfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Anne Evernden

Parents:

• Birth*: Anne Evernden was born on 7 February 1673/74 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Evernden and Anne Breach.
• Baptism: Anne Evernden was baptized on 15 February 1673/74 at All Saints, Mountfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Evernden

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Evernden was born on 20 November 1676 at Mountfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Evernden and Anne Breach.
• Baptism: Elizabeth Evernden was baptized on 22 November 1676 at All Saints, Mountfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Richard Chele

• Marriage*: Richard Chele married Elizabeth Breach, daughter of John Breach and Joan Fox, on 23 July 1723 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Glynde; Elizabeth of this parish.¹

Thomas Breach

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Breach was baptized on 8 April 1688 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Breach and Joan Fox.

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 17 October 1762 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?)
• Anecdote*: There are reasons for believing that William Akehurst is the son of Joseph and Frances Akehurst of Beddingham:
  1. William named a child Frances, perhaps after his mother and sister.
  2. William's sister Frances married William Stephens in 1787. William married Sarah Stevens/Stephens in 1795 (a possible connection?).
  3. William's age on his burial in 1842 is 80 years, which is a perfect match (although there would be another candidate based on only this - William Akehurst bap. 1762 at Hooe).
• (Witness) Will: William Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Joseph Akehurst dated 21 January 1792 at Beddingham, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Sarah Stephens on 14 April 1795 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, Sarah STEVENS.³
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 William Akehurst and Sarah Stephens lived at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, William & Sarah both age 65 years with grandson James Fuller (10 years).⁴
• Death*: William Akehurst died in 1842 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 28 March 1842 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, "80 years."⁶

Sarah Stephens

• Married Name: As of 14 April 1795, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Sarah Stephens married William Akehurst, son of Joseph Akehurst and Frances (?), on 14 April 1795 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, Sarah STEVENS.¹
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Sarah Stephens and William Akehurst lived at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, William & Sarah both age 65 years with grandson James Fuller (10 years).²

Mary Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ann Akehurst was baptized on 25 December 1797 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Sarah Stephens.
• Married Name: As of 12 June 1830, her married name was Butchers.
• Marriage*: Mary Ann Akehurst married Thomas Butchers on 12 June 1830 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, Thomas a widower; Mary a spinster; both of this parish.²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Mary Ann Akehurst lived at Tonbridge Lane, Etchingham, Sussex, England, a widow, 55 years, born Mayfield, on parish relief with daughter Caroline, 19 and son Alfred, 14.³

Hannah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Hannah Akehurst was baptized on 30 March 1800 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Sarah Stephens.
• Married Name: As of 10 May 1822, her married name was Weeks.
• Marriage*: Hannah Akehurst married Thomas Weeks on 10 May 1822 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Wadhurst; Hannah of this parish.²
• Death*: Hannah Akehurst died in 1842 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Hannah Akehurst was buried on 25 June 1842 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, "48 years, wife of Thomas WICKS."³

Frances Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Akehurst was baptized on 30 August 1807 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of William Akehurst and Sarah Stephens.
• Marriage*: Frances Akehurst married Jesse Fuller, son of Jesse Fuller and Ann Hyland, on 21 November 1835 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Married Name: As of 25 November 1835, her married name was Fuller.
• Death*: Frances Akehurst died in 1838 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Frances Akehurst was buried on 15 December 1838 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "30 years, wife of Jesse."³
• (Witness) Will: Frances Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Jesse Fuller dated 16 December 1838 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.⁴

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Akehurst was baptized on 4 November 1827 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, "Eliza a spinster."¹
• He was the son of Eliza Akehurst.

Thomas Nailard Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Nailard Akehurst was baptized on 14 December 1823 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "Baseborn. Single woman". Name recorded as Thomas Naylor Akehurst in the Burwash baptism register but the will of Thomas Nailard of Heathfield, proved 1827, gives the name Nailard (ESRO: PBT 1/1/76/200.)¹
• He was the son of Thomas Nailard and Mary Ann Akehurst.
• Anecdote: The Will of Thomas Nailard of Heathfield, proved 1827, is important for understanding Thomas's ancestry (ESRO: PBT 1/1/76/200). His father could have been Thomas Nailard the testator, although he would have been aged about 72 years at time of conception, or it could have been Thomas's grandson James Nailard who is also mentioned in the will. The father has been recorded here as Thomas Nailor, the testator, to assist with keeping the data together in case more information is found.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Nailard Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Nailard dated 8 December 1826 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Thomas Nailard Akehurst lived at Burwash Wheel Inn, Burwash, Sussex, England.³
• Occupation*: Thomas Nailard Akehurst was a farm labourer (servant) age 28 years born Burwash. on 30 March 1851.³
• Occupation: Thomas Nailard Akehurst was an agricultural labourer on 2 April 1871.⁴
• Residence: On 2 April 1871 Thomas Nailard Akehurst lived at The Wheel, Burwash, Sussex, England, a boarder, unmarried, age 46 years.⁴
• Residence: On 31 March 1901 Thomas Nailard Akehurst lived at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, a boarder, single.⁵
• Anecdote*: It would seem that Thomas Nailard Akehurst never married.

Thomas Butchers

• Marriage*: Thomas Butchers married Mary Ann Akehurst, daughter of William Akehurst and Sarah Stephens, on 12 June 1830 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, Thomas a widower; Mary a spinster; both of this parish.¹

Jesse Fuller

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jesse Fuller was baptized on 21 February 1796 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Fuller and Ann Hyland.
• Anecdote: Jesse Fuller of Burwash, 35
  Date:29 Sep 1830
  ESRO reference:QDB/2/1/677
  Description:Assault upon John Hayward higgler of Heathfield; to forfeit ten shillings and pay twelve shillings sixpence cost
  for what period: 14 days
  Date of discharge: 13 Oct 1830
  Sussex Quarter Sessions, c 1350-1914; Sussex Quarter Sessions, Eastern Division, c 1550-1914; East Sussex Quarter Sessions, 1914-1970.
• Anecdote: Militia Return
  Date:12 Feb 1831
  ESRO reference: P/284/23/51
  Description:Jesse Fuller the younger: Jesse Fuller (35 years), labourer, 1 child
  Burwash Parish Council, East Sussex.
• Marriage*: Jesse Fuller married Frances Akehurst, daughter of William Akehurst and Sarah Stephens, on 21 November 1835 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²
• Occupation*: Jesse Fuller was a farmer in 1838.
• Will*: Jesse Fuller left a will made on 16 December 1838 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Jesse Fuller, Farmer of Burwash, 1840
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/80/423)
  Made: 16 Dec 1838
  Proved: 8 Jul 1840
  This is the last will and testament of me Jesse Fuller the younger of Burwash in the County of
  Sussex, Farmer made this sixthenth day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight.
  I direct my funeral testamentary and legal debts to be paid. I give and bequeath unto James Russell
  the elder and James Russell the younger both of Burwash aforesaid, farmers and their heirs all my
  real estate whatsoever and wheresover upon trust to sell and convey the same to the purchaser or
  purchasers thereof and to give receipts for the purchase monies which shall be good discharges for
  the same and the purchasers shall not be obliged to see to the application of such purchase monies
  nor shall be answerable for the loss misapplication or nonapplication thereof. Also I bequeath to
  the said James Russell the elder and James Russel the younger their executors and admimistrators
  all my personal estate and effects whatsoever upon trust to call in sell counsel and receive the same.
  And upon further trust to invest all the monies to arise from my said real and personal estates on
  real or government securities and interest and to call in and reinvest the same as often as they may
  see occasion and to pay and apply the interest and dividends thereof and also such part of the
  principal as they may think proper for and towards fo maintaining clothing and advancement of the
  two children of my late wife Frances Fuller formerly Frances Akehurst, spinster, born before out
  marriage and named James and Stephen in equal shares and when and as they attain their respective
  ages of twenty one years to pay unto him so attaining that age an equal share of the said trust
  monies not applied for the purposes aforesaid and I direct that each childs share shall be a vested in
  interest on their respectively attaining the age of twenty one years or on marriage which shall first
  happen and I authorise and empower may said trustees to let all or any part of my real estate for
  their benefit as they in their discretion shall deem most beneficial to the trusts aforesaid and in all
  other respects to act as fully as I myself could have done if living. And I appooint the said James
  Russell the elder and James Russell the younger joint executors of this my will with power to
  reimburse themselves all losses costs charges damages and expenses that may arrise in carrying the
  aforesaid trusts into execution with a reasonable allowance for the journies trouble and loss of time.
  And I revoke all the former wills and codicils by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto
  subscribed my name the day and year first above written. The mark X of Jesse Fuller Jun.
  Signed by the above named Jesse Fuller the younger the testator in the prescence of us who in his
  prescence at his request and in the prescence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as
  witnesses. Wm Heathfield Thos A. Evans.
  The will of Jesse Fuller the younger late of Burwash within the Archdeanery of Lewes, farmer
  deceased was proved the eighth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
  forty before the Reverend John Burrell Hayley clerk surrogate and so forth upon the oath of James
  Russell the younger one of the executors in the said will named to whom was committed the
  administration of the goods he being the first sworn well and faithfully to administer the same and
  so forth.(Power reserved for granting the like commission to James Russell the elder the other
  executor therein named when) Sworn also that the goods chattels and credits of the said deceased
  do not amount in value unto twenty pounds.
  (Transcribed by Janet Akehurst, January 2021.)
• Death*: Jesse Fuller died in December 1838 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, at age 42.
• Burial*: Jesse Fuller was buried on 20 December 1838 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "43 years."⁴
• Probate: His estate was probated on 8 July 1840 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Jesse Fuller

• Birth*: Jesse Fuller was born circa 1764 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Jesse Fuller married Ann Hyland on 5 November 1791 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Bastardy examination of Mary Fuller of Burwash, single woman
  Date:15 Oct 1811
  ESRO reference: AAB 2/1/605
  Description:that she was delivered of a male child at the house of her father Jesse Fuller in Burwash, 4 September 1811, and that James Russell, now or late of Burwash, labourer, did get her with child; sworn before George Courthope, JPCreator(s)
  Andrews and Bennett of Burwash, solicitors.
• Marriage*: Jesse Fuller married Ruth Reed on 14 August 1824 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, Jesse a widower.
• Anecdote*: Removal order to Mayfield
  Date:6 Apr 1829
  ESRO reference: PAR 422/32/3/195
  Description:Sarah Reed (13 years) and James Reed (10 years), illegitimate children of Ruth Fuller (now wife of Jesse Fuller of Burwash, farmer, formerly Ruth Reed, spinster), [born] in the Mayfield poorhouse, from Burwash.
• Death*: Jesse Fuller died in 1849 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote*: Coroner's Inquest
  Date:2 Apr 1849
  ESRO reference: SHE 2/7/36
  Description:Jesse of Burwash, 85; apoplexy
  Sheppard and Son, Battle, solicitors.
• Burial*: Jesse Fuller was buried on 4 April 1849 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "85 years."²

James Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: James Akehurst was born circa 1831 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Frances Akehurst.
• Baptism: James Akehurst was baptized on 25 January 1835 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, ACHURST, Frances a spinster.²
• Anecdote*: On his marriage certificate, James gives his father as Jesse Fuller. However, the will of Jesse Fuller appears to confirm that he is not the biological father.
• (Witness) Will: James Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Jesse Fuller dated 16 December 1838 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: James Akehurst married Ann Cornwell, daughter of Thomas Cornwell, on 25 December 1850 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.^1,4
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 James Akehurst and Ann Cornwell lived at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, wsith children Thomas 11 years, Frances A 6 years, Alfred W 1 year, all born Heathfield.¹
• Death*: James Akehurst died in 1886 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Akehurst was buried on 5 September 1886 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, "55 years."⁵

Stephen Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Stephen Akehurst was born circa 1831 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Frances Akehurst.
• Baptism: Stephen Akehurst was baptized on 10 May 1835 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, ACHURST, Frances a spinster.²
• (Witness) Will: Stephen Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Jesse Fuller dated 16 December 1838 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: Stephen Akehurst married Sarah (?) circa 1860 at England.¹
• Occupation*: Stephen Akehurst was a farm bailiff on 7 April 1861.¹
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Stephen Akehurst and Sarah (?) lived at Staplehurst, Kent, England.¹

Ann Hyland

• Birth*: Ann Hyland was born circa 1766 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Ann Hyland married Jesse Fuller on 5 November 1791 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 5 November 1791, her married name was Fuller.
• Anecdote*: Bastardy examination of Mary Fuller of Burwash, single woman
  Date:15 Oct 1811
  ESRO reference: AAB 2/1/605
  Description:that she was delivered of a male child at the house of her father Jesse Fuller in Burwash, 4 September 1811, and that James Russell, now or late of Burwash, labourer, did get her with child; sworn before George Courthope, JPCreator(s)
  Andrews and Bennett of Burwash, solicitors.
• Death*: Ann Hyland died in 1821 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Hyland was buried on 6 June 1821 at St Bartholomew's, Burwash, Sussex, England^B, "55 years."²

Ruth Reed

• Married Name: As of 14 August 1824, her married name was Fuller.
• Marriage*: Ruth Reed married Jesse Fuller on 14 August 1824 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B, Jesse a widower.
• Anecdote*: Removal order to Mayfield
  Date:6 Apr 1829
  ESRO reference: PAR 422/32/3/195
  Description:Sarah Reed (13 years) and James Reed (10 years), illegitimate children of Ruth Fuller (now wife of Jesse Fuller of Burwash, farmer, formerly Ruth Reed, spinster), [born] in the Mayfield poorhouse, from Burwash.

Sarah (?)

• Birth*: Sarah (?) was born circa 1829 at Battle, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote*: Possible surname COTTINGTON.¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1860, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Sarah (?) married Stephen Akehurst, son of Frances Akehurst, circa 1860 at England.¹
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Sarah (?) and Stephen Akehurst lived at Staplehurst, Kent, England.¹
• Anecdote: Stephen and Sarah do not appear to have had children (none showing up in the census.)