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John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 12 September 1675 at St Mary, Udimore, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Akehurst and Mary Duke.
• Anecdote*: After the death of both parents in 1681 at Udimore, it is likely that John and his siblings returned to Hailsham. Evidence for this is that when his brother Andrew married in 1710 he was noted as being "of Hailsham".

Nicholas Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth: Nicholas Akehurst was born in 1643 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: Nicholas Akehurst was baptized on 11 June 1643 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson.
• Marriage*: Nicholas Akehurst married Mary Duke on 20 February 1671/72 at Brede, Sussex, England^B, ACCURST.²
• Death*: Nicholas Akehurst died in 1681 at Udimore, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Nicholas Akehurst was buried on 28 June 1681 at St Mary, Udimore, Sussex, England, "Nicholas AKEST, husband of Mary."³

Mary Duke

• Marriage*: Mary Duke married Nicholas Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson, on 20 February 1671/72 at Brede, Sussex, England^B, ACCURST.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 February 1671/72, her married name was Akehurst.¹
• Death*: Mary Duke died in 1681 at Udimore, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Mary Duke was buried on 22 June 1681 at St Mary, Udimore, Sussex, England, "Mary AKEST, wife of Nicholas."²

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 26 December 1672 at St Mary, Udimore, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Akehurst and Mary Duke.
• Anecdote*: After the death of both parents in 1681 at Udimore, it is likely that Thomas and his siblings returned to Hailsham. Evidence for this is that when his brother Andrew married in 1710 he was noted as being "of Hailsham".

Andrew Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Andrew Akehurst was baptized on 1 September 1678 at St Mary, Udimore, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Nicholas Akehurst and Mary Duke.
• Anecdote*: After the death of both parents in 1681 at Udimore, it is likely that Andrew and his siblings returned to Hailsham. Evidence for this is that when his Andrew married in 1710 he was noted as being "of Hailsham".
• Marriage*: Andrew Akehurst married Martha Parris on 11 April 1710 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B, Andrew of Hailsham; Martha of this parish.²

Ales Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ales Akehurst was baptized on 23 January 1641/42 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson.
• Death*: Ales Akehurst died in January 1642 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ales Akehurst was buried on 30 January 1642 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John."²
• Name Variation: Ales Akehurst was also known as Alice.

Patience Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Patience Akehurst was baptized on 22 March 1645/46 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson.
• Married Name: As of 11 June 1673, her married name was Gorrens.
• Marriage License*: Patience Akehurst and Robert Gorrens obtained a marriage licence on 11 June 1673 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Sponsors: Robert Gorrens and John Grover, cordwainer of Cliffe, Lewes.²
• Marriage: Patience Akehurst married Robert Gorrens on 12 June 1673 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Patience of Waldron; Robert of Mayfield.²

Jane Godhelp

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Godhelp was baptized on 12 September 1630 at St Bartholomew's, Chalvington, Sussex, England^B, " Posthumous" - probably referring to the father.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Godhelp and Agnes Lutter.
• Married Name: As of 28 May 1657, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Jane Godhelp married John Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson, on 28 May 1657 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: Jane Godhelp died in 1663 at Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Jane Godhelp was buried on 1 May 1663 at St Bartholomew's, Chalvington, Sussex, England^B, Jane ACKHURST, "wife of Thomas."^3,4
• Anecdote*: The burial at Chalvingtom makes sense but the comment "wife of Thomas" does not. The original parish register was checked and it is "Tho.", but considered to be a mistake (only Akehurst burial in register in that period and it is likely she died at Hailsham and carried back to Chalvington to be buried with her family).⁴

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 7 June 1661 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Jane Godhelp.
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1664 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 15 September 1664 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "son of John."²

Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Akehurst was baptized on 20 March 1661/62 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Jane Godhelp.
• Death*: Ann Akehurst died in 1663 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Ann Akehurst was buried on 1 June 1663 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, " daughter of John."²

Jane Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Akehurst was baptized on 2 May 1675 at St Mary's, Northiam, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Elizabeth Whatman.

Thomas Godhelp

• Marriage License: Thomas Godhelp and Agnes Lutter obtained a marriage licence on 24 October 1618 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas a miller of Chaunton; Agnes of teh same parish. Sponsors: Thomas GODHELP and John BODLE of Barcombe, yeoman (Chaunton.)¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Godhelp married Agnes Lutter on 2 November 1618 at Barcombe, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Chalvington.¹
• Death*: Thomas Godhelp died in June 1630 at Chalvington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Godhelp was buried on 29 June 1630 at St Bartholomew's, Chalvington, Sussex, England^B.²

Agnes Lutter

• Birth*: Agnes Lutter was born circa 1598 at Sussex, England.
• Name Variation: Agnes Lutter was also known as Latter.
• Marriage License*: Agnes Lutter and Thomas Godhelp obtained a marriage licence on 24 October 1618 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Thomas a miller of Chaunton; Agnes of teh same parish. Sponsors: Thomas GODHELP and John BODLE of Barcombe, yeoman (Chaunton.)¹
• Marriage*: Agnes Lutter married Thomas Godhelp on 2 November 1618 at Barcombe, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Chalvington.¹
• Married Name: As of 2 November 1618, her married name was Godhelp.¹

Martha Parris

• Married Name: As of 11 April 1710, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Martha Parris married Andrew Akehurst, son of Nicholas Akehurst and Mary Duke, on 11 April 1710 at Berwick, Sussex, England^B, Andrew of Hailsham; Martha of this parish.¹

Martha Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Martha Akehurst was baptized on 26 February 1715/16 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Andrew Akehurst and Martha Parris.

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Akehurst was baptized on 13 April 1711 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Andrew Akehurst and Martha Parris.

Robert Gorrens

• Marriage License: Robert Gorrens and Patience Akehurst obtained a marriage licence on 11 June 1673 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Sponsors: Robert Gorrens and John Grover, cordwainer of Cliffe, Lewes.¹
• Marriage*: Robert Gorrens married Patience Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson, on 12 June 1673 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Patience of Waldron; Robert of Mayfield.¹

Henry Newick

• Marriage*: Henry Newick married Elinor Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Ann Eason, on 22 February 1753 at Kingston by Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Henry of Ticehurst.¹

Richard Bignal

• Marriage*: Richard Bignal married Sarah Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Ann Eason, on 21 February 1742/43 at Arlington, Sussex, England^B, Richard of Hailsham, Sarah of this parish.¹
• Death*: Richard Bignal died in 1781 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Bignal was buried on 18 July 1781 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, " senr."²

John Bignal

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Bignal was baptized on 13 February 1744/45 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, BICKNALL.¹
• He was the son of Richard Bignal and Sarah Akehurst.

Sarah Bignal

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Bignal was baptized on 31 August 1746 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, BICKNALL.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Bignal and Sarah Akehurst.

Richard Bignal

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Bignal was baptized on 6 August 1749 at St Mary the Virgin, Warbleton, Sussex, England^B, BICKNALL.¹
• He was the son of Richard Bignal and Sarah Akehurst.
• Death*: Richard Bignal died in 1826 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
• Burial*: Richard Bignal was buried on 14 January 1826 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B, "78 years."²

Ann Bignal

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Bignal was baptized on 12 May 1752 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Bignal and Sarah Akehurst.

Elizabeth Bignal

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Bignal was baptized on 7 December 1755 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Bignal and Sarah Akehurst.

Thomas Bignal

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Bignal was baptized on 27 May 1758 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Bignal and Sarah Akehurst.

Susan Bignal

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Bignal was baptized on 26 December 1763 at St Mary's, Hailsham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Bignal and Sarah Akehurst.

John William Goad

• Marriage*: John William Goad married Ruth Akehurst, daughter of Henry Akehurst and Sarah Ann Pitcher, in 1889 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.

Ephraim Greenway

• Marriage*: Ephraim Greenway married Mahalath Akehurst, daughter of Henry Akehurst and Sarah Ann Pitcher, in 1879 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.