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Ann Cornwell

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Cornwell was born in 1833 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Cornwell.
• Married Name: As of circa 1849, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Ann Cornwell married James Akehurst, son of Frances Akehurst, on 25 December 1850 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.^1,2
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Ann Cornwell and James Akehurst lived at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, wsith children Thomas 11 years, Frances A 6 years, Alfred W 1 year, all born Heathfield.¹

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Akehurst was born in 1851 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 23 March 1851 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of James Akehurst and Ann Cornwell.
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Elizabeth Ann Butler on 15 March 1873 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.

Frances Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Frances Ann Akehurst was born circa 1855 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of James Akehurst and Ann Cornwell.

Alfred Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Alfred Akehurst was born circa 1860 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Akehurst and Ann Cornwell.

Elizabeth Ann Butler

• Birth*: Elizabeth Ann Butler was born in 1851 at Salehurst, Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 15 March 1873, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ann Butler married Thomas Akehurst, son of James Akehurst and Ann Cornwell, on 15 March 1873 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.

Thomas Cornwell

• Baptism*: Thomas Cornwell was baptized on 26 February 1792 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Thomas Cornwell died in 1881 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Cornwell was buried on 3 November 1881 at All Saints, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.

Thomas Weeks

• Marriage*: Thomas Weeks married Hannah Akehurst, daughter of William Akehurst and Sarah Stephens, on 10 May 1822 at Heathfield, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Wadhurst; Hannah of this parish.¹

Peter Breecher

• Birth*: Peter Breecher was born circa 1600 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Peter Breecher married Elizabeth Beeching on 7 May 1629 at Udimore, Sussex, England.¹
• Will*: Peter Breecher left a will made on 20 January 1638/39 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will: Peter Breecher left a will made on 21 January 1638/39: Will of Peter Breecher, Husbandman of Brede, 1639
  (ESRO: PBT/1/1/26/21C)
  Made: 20 Jan 1638/39
  Proved: 2 May 1639
  FamilySearch: film: 1885823, image: 658-659
  In the name of god a mende I Peteer Breecher of Bread in the County of Sussex husban man being sicke of bodie but of perfett memorie thankes be to to [sic] god I ^do^ macke this my last will and testament the 20 day of January 163911 The scribe has made a mess of the 9 and written it in again above. in maner and form following I bequeth my sould to allmyethy god and Jesus Christ my my [sic] macker and redeemer by hoese merites I hoope to be saveed: and my bodye to the earth from whence it came in prymse I give and bequeth to the poore of Bread twenty shillings I give and bequeth to my Brother Thomas Breecher of oore ten pound to be payed with in on [quar]ter^{22 The first character is an abbreviation of ‘qu’.} of a year of my deceese Item I give and bequeeth to my syster Elizabeth paaggden wyfe of John pagden of Wattelling twnty [sic] shillings to be payd to her thre monts after my decese Item I will and bequeth unto Peter Brane my fathers ^son^ ten pound to be payd hem when he cometh the ages of on and twenty yeares Item I will and be queth to Richard Bran ^the brother of Peter bran^ fyve pound to be payd when he comes to the age of on and twenty yeares all the ressidue of my goodes and chattell I will and give to Elizabeath my wyffe whom I mack my hoole exexcutor of this my last will and testament I decier Phillip Drinker and frances kyng to be my over seeres In wittnes her of I have ^hereunto^ set my hand and seele Wittneses the marke of Peter Breacher
  Phillip Drinker
  The marke of Allexander wildish
  Frances Kinge
  Probate [on verso]: Proved at the court of Mr Thomas Doe clerk MA Surrogate etc. 2nd May 1639 by the oath of Elizabeth Breecher relict and executrix etc. to whom was committed administration etc.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 6th June 2020.)
  
• Death*: Peter Breecher died in April 1639 at Brede, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Peter Breecher was buried on 12 April 1639 at St George's, Brede, Sussex, England^B.³

Elizabeth Beeching

• Birth*: Elizabeth Beeching was born circa 1605 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of 7 May 1629, her married name was Breecher.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Beeching married Peter Breecher on 7 May 1629 at Udimore, Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 8 July 1639, her married name was Frebody.
• Marriage License*: Elizabeth Beeching and John Frebody obtained a marriage licence on 8 July 1639 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth BREECHER a widow of Brede; John FREBODY a yeoman of Udimore. Sponsors: John Frebody and William Austen, husbandman of Lewes.¹
• Marriage: Elizabeth Beeching married John Frebody on 10 July 1639 at Udimore, Sussex, England, Elizabeth BREECHER a widow of Brede; John FREBODY a yeoman of this parish.¹

John Frebody

• Marriage License: John Frebody and Elizabeth Beeching obtained a marriage licence on 8 July 1639 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Elizabeth BREECHER a widow of Brede; John FREBODY a yeoman of Udimore. Sponsors: John Frebody and William Austen, husbandman of Lewes.¹
• Marriage*: John Frebody married Elizabeth Beeching on 10 July 1639 at Udimore, Sussex, England, Elizabeth BREECHER a widow of Brede; John FREBODY a yeoman of this parish.¹

Thomas Bannister

• Marriage*: Thomas Bannister married Hannah (?) circa 1800 at England.

Hannah (?)

• Marriage*: Hannah (?) married Thomas Bannister circa 1800 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1800, her married name was Bannister.

George Yeatman

• Birth*: George Yeatman was born in 1814 at Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England.
• Marriage*: George Yeatman married Mary Ann Ashdown, daughter of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister, on 3 February 1883 at St James, Westminster, London, England.
• Occupation*: George Yeatman was the sacristan of Wimborne Minster from 1837. Commemorated on a plaque in the Minster in 1889.
• Death*: George Yeatman died on 12 June 1889 at Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England.

Thomas Dengate

Parents:

• Birth: Thomas Dengate was born on 16 April 1830 at Northiam, Sussex, England^B; (source: David Ashdown tree.)
• Baptism*: Thomas Dengate was baptized on 22 July 1832 at St Mary's, Northiam, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Dengate.
• Marriage*: Thomas Dengate married Frances Ashdown, daughter of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister, on 16 March 1852 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Thomas Dengate died on 3 October 1908 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B, at age 76.
• Burial*: Thomas Dengate was buried on 9 October 1908 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B.

James Dengate

Edward Smith

• Baptism*: Edward Smith was baptized on 23 July 1836 at Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England.
• Marriage*: Edward Smith married Elizabeth Ann Ashdown, daughter of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister, in 1890 at Wimborne, Dorset, England.
• Occupation*: Edward Smith was a carpenter/builder circa 1900.
• Death*: Edward Smith died on 13 November 1919 at Wimborne, Dorset, England, at age 83.

Alfred Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Alfred Ashdown was born on 8 September 1844 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister.
• Baptism: Alfred Ashdown was baptized on 28 October 1844 at Methodist Chapel, Rye, Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Alfred Ashdown married Esther Ann Wait on 25 December 1872 at Christ Church, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England.
• Occupation*: Alfred Ashdown was a builder's merchant at Bexhill.
• Death*: Alfred Ashdown died on 8 December 1930 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B, at age 86.

Esther Ann Wait

• Birth*: Esther Ann Wait was born circa 1847 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 25 December 1872, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Esther Ann Wait married Alfred Ashdown, son of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister, on 25 December 1872 at Christ Church, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England.
• Death*: Esther Ann Wait died on 30 June 1913 at Reginald Rd, Bexhill, Sussex, England.

William Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: William Ashdown was born on 13 December 1847 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister.
• Baptism: William Ashdown was baptized on 16 April 1848 at Methodist Chapel, Rye, Sussex, England.
• Death*: William Ashdown died on 17 June 1865 at Wallasey, Cheshire, England, at age 17. (drowned, age 17 years.)
• Burial*: William Ashdown was buried on 20 June 1865 at Wallasey, Cheshire, England.

Charles Kemp

• Birth*: Charles Kemp was born in 1845 at Northbourne, Kent, England.
• Baptism: Charles Kemp was baptized on 13 April 1845 at Northbourne, Kent, England.
• Marriage*: Charles Kemp married Caroline Ashdown, daughter of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister, on 29 April 1873 at St Augustine's, Northbourne, Kent, England.
• Occupation*: Charles Kemp was a Post Office worker.
• Death*: Charles Kemp died in 1903 at Ramsgate, Kent, England.

Horace Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Horace Ashdown was born on 3 September 1859 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Caroline Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Horace Ashdown married Sarah Maria Rawlins, daughter of Charles Fisher Rawlins, on 17 May 1880 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
• Occupation*: Horace Ashdown was a travelling salesman (groceries.)
• Marriage*: Horace Ashdown married Louisa Annie Sansom, daughter of William Sansom, on 1 October 1927 at Headington, Oxfordshire, England.
• Death*: Horace Ashdown died on 16 February 1929 at Iffley Rd, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, at age 69.
• Burial*: Horace Ashdown was buried on 19 February 1929 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.

Sarah Maria Rawlins

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Maria Rawlins was born on 19 March 1853 at Arncott, Oxfordshire, England.
• She was the daughter of Charles Fisher Rawlins.
• Baptism: Sarah Maria Rawlins was baptized on 5 February 1865 at St Ebbe, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
• Married Name: As of 17 May 1880, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Sarah Maria Rawlins married Horace Ashdown, son of Caroline Ashdown, on 17 May 1880 at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
• Death*: Sarah Maria Rawlins died on 22 June 1915 at Headington, Oxfordshire, England, at age 62.

Louisa Annie Sansom

Parents:

• Birth*: Louisa Annie Sansom was born on 29 January 1890 at Launton, Oxfordshire, England.
• She was the daughter of William Sansom.
• Married Name: As of 1 October 1927, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Louisa Annie Sansom married Horace Ashdown, son of Caroline Ashdown, on 1 October 1927 at Headington, Oxfordshire, England.
• Death*: Louisa Annie Sansom died on 11 June 1977 at Stoke Mandeville, Oxfordshire, England^B, at age 87.

William Sansom

Charles Fisher Rawlins

Horace Leslie Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Horace Leslie Ashdown was born on 14 June 1913 at Brentford, Miiddlesex.
• He was the son of Horace Ashdown and Louisa Annie Sansom.
• Marriage*: Horace Leslie Ashdown married Gladys Brown, daughter of Alfred Brown, on 10 February 1945 at St John the Evangelist, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
• Death*: Horace Leslie Ashdown died on 16 December 2012 at Headington, Oxfordshire, England, at age 99.

Gladys Brown

Parents:

• Birth*: Gladys Brown was born on 29 June 1913 at Adderbury, Oxfordshire, England.
• She was the daughter of Alfred Brown.
• Married Name: As of 10 February 1945, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Gladys Brown married Horace Leslie Ashdown, son of Horace Ashdown and Louisa Annie Sansom, on 10 February 1945 at St John the Evangelist, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.
• Death*: Gladys Brown died on 19 June 1983 at Headington, Oxfordshire, England, at age 69.

Alfred Brown

• Birth*: Alfred Brown was born on 17 May 1876 at Cattistock, Dorset, England.
• Death*: Alfred Brown died on 29 January 1962 at Reading, Berkshire, England, at age 85.

John Inkpen

• Birth*: John Inkpen was born circa 1690 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: John Inkpen married Mary Sumttar on 18 November 1716 at Warnham, Sussex, England^B, surname could be SUMPTAR.¹
• Marriage*: John Inkpen married Elizabeth Muzzle on 10 October 1735 at Bolney, Sussex, England^B, John of Horsham.¹
• Occupation*: John Inkpen was a clockmaker in 1757.
• Will*: John Inkpen left a will made on 17 November 1757 at Horsham, Sussex, England^B.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Inkpen, Clockmaker of Horsham, 1759
  (WSRO:
  Made: 17 November 1757
  Proved: 11 September 1759 (Deanery of Arundel, Boxgrove, Midhurst & Storrington)
  Familysearch: Film: 2191570; Image: 760
  This is the last Will and testament of me John Inkpen of Horsham in the County of Sussex Clockmaker (that is to say) As touching such worldly estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with in this Life I give devise and dispose of the same as followeth First my will is that my debts and funural expences shall be paid and discharged out of my effects by my Executrix herefater named Also my now dwelling house I give and devise unto my loving wife Elizabeth Inkpen and by her to be freely possessed and enjoyed during the term of her natural life she keeping of the same in good tenantary repair and paying all the interest that shall be due for the premises on the account of a mortgage that is upon the said dwelling house and premises during the term of her natural life And after her decease I give and devise the said premises with all and singular the appurtenances unto my daughter Elizabeth Marsh and to her heirs and assigns for ever Also I give and bequeath unto my said daughter Elizabeth Marsh one small dresser standing in the kitchen and all the pewter that is on the shelves (that is to say) six pewter dishes and twelve plates And my will is that the same shall be delivered to my said daughter by my Executrix within one month after my decease Also I give and bequeath unto my grand daughter Elizabeth Marsh one large silver spoon Also I give and bequeath unto my Grandson John Marsh one large silver spoon Also my wearing apparel I give and bequeath unto my said grandson John Marsh Also my best bed and furniture ^thereto belonging^ and one large seeing glass being in the same chamber I give and bequeath unto my said wife Elizabeth Inkpen during her life if she shall continue to live in my house so long but if she remove out of it then I give the same to my said daughter Elizabeth Marsh Also all the rest of my estate stock in trade goods chattels credits and ready money whatsoever and wheresoever (my debts and funeral expences being first paid and discahrged as aforesaid I do hereby give and bequeath unto my said loving wife Elizabeth Inkpen whom I do likewise constitute and appoint sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament And I do hereby utterly disallow revoke and disannul all and every other former and other wills legacies bequests and executors by me in any way before this time named willed and bequeathed ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I the said John Inkpen the testator have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand and seal the seventeenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and fifty seven
  John Inkpen
  Signed sealed published pronounced and declared by the said
  John Inkpen the testator as and for his last Will and Testament
  in the presence of us who likewise subscribed our names
  as witnesses in the presence of the said testator
  Elizabeth Tasker
  Martha Tasker
  John Tasker
  The 11^th of September 1759 Elizabeth Inkpen widow and relict of John Inkpen deceased and named sole Executrix in the within written will was sworn (by virtue of a special commission) before me
  Fran: Osgood Sur.
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 3 December 2020.)
  
• Death*: John Inkpen died in 1759 at Horsham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Inkpen was buried on 28 August 1759 at St Mary's, Horsham, Sussex, England^B.

Elizabeth Muzzle

• Married Name: As of 10 October 1735, her married name was Inkpen.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Muzzle married John Inkpen on 10 October 1735 at Bolney, Sussex, England^B, John of Horsham.¹
• (Witness) Will: Elizabeth Muzzle is mentioned in the will of John Inkpen dated 17 November 1757 at Horsham, Sussex, England^B.