Mary Smith
b. circa 1797, d. 1873
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2020
- Birth*: Mary Smith was born circa 1797 at Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Marriage*: Mary Smith married Jesse Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 30 July 1816 at South Malling, Sussex, EnglandB, witnesses: Thos. Davis and Joseph Tinslay.2
- Married Name: As of 30 July 1816, her married name was Ashdown.
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Mary Smith lived at New House, Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: Mary Smith died in 1873 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.3
Family:
Jesse Ashdown b. 13 May 1785, d. 1874
- Marriage*: Mary Smith married Jesse Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 30 July 1816 at South Malling, Sussex, EnglandB, witnesses: Thos. Davis and Joseph Tinslay.2
Children:
Mary Ashdown b. 13 Mar 1817
Jesse Ashdown b. c 1820, d. 1884
Sarah Ashdown b. 6 Nov 1826
Trayton Ashdown b. 22 Nov 1829
Henry Ashdown b. 9 May 1831
James Ashdown b. 10 Dec 1832
Leonard Ashdown b. 12 Jul 1835
Caroline Ashdown b. 10 Jan 1840, d. 1911
Edward Ashdown b. 13 Oct 1845, d. 1866
Jesse Ashdown b. c 1820, d. 1884
Sarah Ashdown b. 6 Nov 1826
Trayton Ashdown b. 22 Nov 1829
Henry Ashdown b. 9 May 1831
James Ashdown b. 10 Dec 1832
Leonard Ashdown b. 12 Jul 1835
Caroline Ashdown b. 10 Jan 1840, d. 1911
Edward Ashdown b. 13 Oct 1845, d. 1866
Citations
Jesse Ashdown
b. 24 May 1813, d. 22 March 1891
Parents:
Father: William Ashdown b. 22 Nov 1777, d. 16 Mar 1852
Mother: Frances Jervis b. 19 Mar 1786, d. 1871
Mother: Frances Jervis b. 19 Mar 1786, d. 1871
Last Edited: 11 Sep 2023
- Birth*: Jesse Ashdown was born on 24 May 1813 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1,2,3
- He was the son of William Ashdown and Frances Jervis.
- Baptism: Jesse Ashdown was baptized on 25 June 1813 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB.3
- Marriage*: Jesse Ashdown married Louisa Butler on 2 September 1835 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.4
- Occupation: Jesse Ashdown was a labourer, abode Chiddingly on 21 February 1836.5
- Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler lived at Horeham Road, Hellingly, Sussex, England.6
- Occupation*: Jesse Ashdown was a farmer of 41 acres employing 1 boy on 30 March 1851.7
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler lived at Cogger's Cross, Hellingly, Sussex, England, living next to Isaac and Alice Burt (Alice is nee Ashdown.)7
- Anecdote: Note article in Sussex Agricultural Express - Saturday 03 October 1857 concerning court case involving Jesse Ashdown (on-line at http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/.)
- Occupation: Jesse Ashdown was a general porter on 2 April 1871.8
- Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Jesse Ashdown and Jesse Ashdown lived at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.8
- Occupation: Jesse Ashdown was a luggage porter in 1891.
- Residence*: In 1891 Jesse Ashdown lived at 22 Ashford Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, England.
- Death*: Jesse Ashdown died on 22 March 1891 at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 77.9
- Probate*: His estate was probated on 14 April 1891 at Lewes, Sussex, Personal Estate £204 16s 5d.
Family:
Louisa Butler b. c 1813
- Marriage*: Jesse Ashdown married Louisa Butler on 2 September 1835 at St Michael's, Lewes, Sussex, EnglandB.4
Children:
Emily Ashdown b. 21 Feb 1836
Ephraim Ashdown b. 14 May 1837
Eliza Ashdown b. c 1842
F B Ashdown b. c 1845
Jesse Ashdown b. c 1847
Ephraim Ashdown b. 14 May 1837
Eliza Ashdown b. c 1842
F B Ashdown b. c 1845
Jesse Ashdown b. c 1847
Citations
- [S705] PBN Publications, "1821 Census Chiddingly, Sussex", PBN Publications, First Edition (1989) "p. 23."
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1638; Folio: 256; Page: 16; GSU roll: 193541."
- [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; General Register Office: Registers of Births, Marriages and Deaths surrendered to the Non-parochial Registers Commissions of 1837 and 1857; Class Number: RG 4; Piece Number: 3107."
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "of daughter Emily."
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1114 folio 11/23 page 4."
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1638; Folio: 256; Page: 16; GSU roll: 193541."
- [S69] 1871 Census for England, "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1039; Folio: 77; Page: 5; GSU roll: 827480."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jan-Mar 1891, EEastbourne, Vol 2b Page 67. 77 years of age."
Henry Ashdown
b. 9 May 1831
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: Henry Ashdown was baptized on 9 May 1831 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
James Ashdown
b. 10 December 1832
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 10 December 1832 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Leonard Ashdown
b. 12 July 1835
Parents:
Last Edited: 29 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: Leonard Ashdown was baptized on 12 July 1835 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
- Burial*: Leonard Ashdown was buried on 29 October 1849 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "age 16 years."2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "age 16 years."
Caroline Ashdown
b. 10 January 1840, d. 1911
Parents:
Last Edited: 25 Mar 2020
- Baptism*: Caroline Ashdown was baptized on 10 January 1840 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
- Death*: Caroline Ashdown died in 1911 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Emily Ashdown
b. 21 February 1836
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: Emily Ashdown was baptized on 21 February 1836 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Edward Ashdown
b. 13 October 1845, d. 1866
Parents:
Last Edited: 25 Mar 2020
- Baptism*: Edward Ashdown was baptized on 13 October 1845 at Holy Trinity, The Dicker, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
- Death*: Edward Ashdown died in 1866 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Edward Ashdown was buried on 14 March 1866 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "age 20 years."2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "age 20 years."
Ephraim Ashdown
b. 14 May 1837
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Birth*: Ephraim Ashdown was born on 14 May 1837 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Baptism: Ephraim Ashdown was baptized on 14 May 1837 at Hellingly Burlow Chapel, Hellingly, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Eliza Ashdown
b. circa 1842
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Birth*: Eliza Ashdown was born circa 1842 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.
Citations
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1638 folio 256 page 17."
F B Ashdown
b. circa 1845
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Birth*: F B Ashdown was born circa 1845 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.
Citations
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1638 folio 256 page 17."
Jesse Ashdown
b. circa 1847
Parents:
Last Edited: 25 Mar 2020
- Birth*: Jesse Ashdown was born circa 1847 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Louisa Butler.
- Residence*: On 2 April 1871 Jesse Ashdown and Jesse Ashdown lived at Eastbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Occupation*: Jesse Ashdown was a general porter on 2 April 1871.2
Isaac Burt
b. 24 February 1745/46, d. 1807
Parents:
Last Edited: 19 Nov 2023
- Birth*: Isaac Burt was born on 24 February 1745/46 at Ardingly, Sussex, England.1
- He was the son of James Burt and Mary Pilbeame.
- Baptism: Isaac Burt was baptized on 21 March 1745/46 at St Peter, Ardingly, Sussex, England.1
- Marriage*: Isaac Burt married Mary (?) circa 1765 at England.
- Anecdote: There is no marriage for Isaac and Mary in the Sussex Marriage Index.
- Death*: Isaac Burt died in 1807 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Isaac Burt was buried on 10 May 1807 at St Margaret, West Hoathly, Sussex, England, "75 years". The age is out by 14 years but he probably died alone as he looks to have had just the one son who was living in Wadhurst. Isaac's wife Mary died in 1766, soon after the birth of their only child, Isaac.2
Family:
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Mary (?)
d. 1766
Last Edited: 8 Nov 2023
- Marriage*: Mary (?) married Isaac Burt, son of James Burt and Mary Pilbeame, circa 1765 at England.
- Married Name: As of circa 1765, her married name was Burt.
- Death*: Mary (?) died in 1766 at West Hoathly, Sussex, England.
- Burial*: Mary (?) was buried on 17 April 1766 at St Margaret, West Hoathly, Sussex, England.1
Family:
Isaac Burt b. 24 Feb 1745/46, d. 1807
- Marriage*: Mary (?) married Isaac Burt, son of James Burt and Mary Pilbeame, circa 1765 at England.
Child:
Isaac Burt+ b. 6 Oct 1765, d. 1836
Citations
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Philadelphia Paine
b. 15 August 1774, d. 1812
Parents:
Father: Thomas Paine
Last Edited: 9 Apr 2018
- Baptism*: Philadelphia Paine was baptized on 15 August 1774 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Paine.
- Marriage*: Philadelphia Paine married Isaac Burt, son of Isaac Burt and Mary (?), on 19 December 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Married Name: As of 19 December 1795, her married name was Burt.
- Death*: Philadelphia Paine died in 1812 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Philadelphia Paine was buried on 1 August 1812 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB, "wife of Isaac, 37 years."1
Family:
Isaac Burt b. 6 Oct 1765, d. 1836
- Marriage*: Philadelphia Paine married Isaac Burt, son of Isaac Burt and Mary (?), on 19 December 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.
Children:
James Burt b. 27 Dec 1796
Mary Burt b. 22 Jan 1799
Thomas Burt b. 21 Jul 1801, d. 1804
Philidelphia Burt b. 28 Dec 1803
Jonathan Burt b. 24 May 1807
Ann Burt b. 3 Sep 1809
Lucy Burt b. 17 Nov 1811
Mary Burt b. 22 Jan 1799
Thomas Burt b. 21 Jul 1801, d. 1804
Philidelphia Burt b. 28 Dec 1803
Jonathan Burt b. 24 May 1807
Ann Burt b. 3 Sep 1809
Lucy Burt b. 17 Nov 1811
Citations
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Thomas Burt
b. 21 July 1801, d. 1804
Parents:
Last Edited: 3 Jan 2014
- Birth*: Thomas Burt was born on 21 July 1801 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB; birth date on baptism record.1
- He was the son of Isaac Burt and Philadelphia Paine.
- Baptism: Thomas Burt was baptized on 18 October 1801 at St Peter & St Paul, Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Death*: Thomas Burt died in 1804 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Thomas Burt was buried on 23 October 1804 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB, "3 years of age."2
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "Father's occupation: Cooper, born 21 Jul 1801."
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
William Burt
b. 28 February 1795, d. March 1795
Parents:
Last Edited: 9 Apr 2018
- Birth: William Burt was born in 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: William Burt was baptized on 28 February 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Death*: William Burt died in March 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB.
- He was the son of Isaac Burt and Lucy Weston.
- Burial*: William Burt was buried on 17 March 1795 at Wadhurst, Sussex, EnglandB, "infant son of Isaac, cooper". Surname spelt BIRT.1
Citations
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "infant son of Isaac, cooper."
Thomas Barnes
b. circa 1775
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2020
- Birth*: Thomas Barnes was born circa 1775 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Thomas Barnes married Abigail Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 23 April 1799 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Family:
Abigail Ashdown b. 17 Apr 1779, d. 1816
- Marriage*: Thomas Barnes married Abigail Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 23 April 1799 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
Children:
Thomas Barnes b. 11 May 1800
Elizabeth Ann Barnes b. 26 Dec 1801
Isaac Barnes b. 4 Oct 1803
Hannah Barnes b. 30 Sep 1805
Daniel Barnes b. 13 Jan 1811
Ruth Barnes b. 8 Sep 1815
Elizabeth Ann Barnes b. 26 Dec 1801
Isaac Barnes b. 4 Oct 1803
Hannah Barnes b. 30 Sep 1805
Daniel Barnes b. 13 Jan 1811
Ruth Barnes b. 8 Sep 1815
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Joseph Seymour
b. 28 January 1776, d. 19 September 1845
Last Edited: 27 Feb 2024
- Birth: Joseph Seymour was born in 1776 at Framfield, Sussex, England.
- Baptism*: Joseph Seymour was baptized on 28 January 1776 at St Thomas, Framfield, Sussex, England, Joseph SEAMER.
- Marriage*: Joseph Seymour married Phoebe Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 12 April 1797 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Joseph is "of Heathfield", Phoebe is of this parish. Joseph's surname is spelt SEMAR.1
- Anecdote*: Baptisms for Sophia, Phillis and Ruth occurred at the Independent Non-Conformist Chapel, Heathfield.
- Occupation*: Joseph Seymour was a miller on 7 June 1841.2
- Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Joseph Seymour and Phoebe Ashdown lived at Willingdon, Sussex, EnglandB.2
- Will*: Joseph Seymour left a will made on 15 May 1843 at Willingdon, Sussex, EnglandB: (ESRO: PBT/1/1/82/68.)
- Will/Adm Transcript*: The children Charlotte, Joseph, Sophia, Phillis, Hannah and Ruth are mentioned in the will.
- Death*: Joseph Seymour died on 19 September 1845 at Willingdon, Sussex, England, at age 69.3,4
- Probate*: His estate was probated on 5 March 1846 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.
- Mon-Inscr*: A gravestone inscription at St Mary, Willingdon, Sussex, England, for Joseph Seymour and Phoebe Ashdown was recorded as
"Sacred To the Memory of Joseph Seymour who departed this Life September 19th 1845 Aged 69 years Also of Phoeby Seymour who departed this Life August 9th 1853 Aged 78 years."
Family:
Phoebe Ashdown b. 15 Aug 1775, d. 9 Aug 1853
- Marriage*: Joseph Seymour married Phoebe Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 12 April 1797 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Joseph is "of Heathfield", Phoebe is of this parish. Joseph's surname is spelt SEMAR.1
Children:
Hannah Seymour+ b. c 1798, d. 1889
Charlotte Seymour b. c 1800, d. 1885
Joseph Seymour b. c 1803, d. 1876
Sophia Seymour+ b. 3 Sep 1805
Phyllis Seymour b. 4 Aug 1808, d. b 28 Jan 1879
Ruth Seymour b. 26 Aug 1810, d. 1872
Phebe Seymour b. 13 Sep 1813
Charlotte Seymour b. c 1800, d. 1885
Joseph Seymour b. c 1803, d. 1876
Sophia Seymour+ b. 3 Sep 1805
Phyllis Seymour b. 4 Aug 1808, d. b 28 Jan 1879
Ruth Seymour b. 26 Aug 1810, d. 1872
Phebe Seymour b. 13 Sep 1813
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S67] 1841 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1118; Book: 16; Civil Parish: Willingdon; County: Sussex; Enumeration District: 3; Folio: 8; Page: 9; Line: 14; GSU roll: 464163."
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "Class: HO107; Piece: 1637; Folio: 51; Page: 8; GSU roll: 193540."
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1845, Eastbourne, Vol 7 Page 200."
Richard Haiselden
b. circa 1779, d. 1858
Last Edited: 3 Jan 2014
- Birth*: Richard Haiselden was born circa 1779 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Anecdote*: Note the variants on the surname: Hazledon, Hazleton, Haizleden, Hazleden, Haiseldon.
- Marriage*: Richard Haiselden married Emma Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 23 October 1800 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.2
- Occupation*: Richard Haiselden was a farmer 22 acres employing 1 indoor lab. on 30 March 1851.1
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Richard Haiselden and Emma Ashdown lived at Prices, Chiddingly, Sussex, England, with grandson George Hazelden age 21 years born Chiddingly. They were living next to Matthew and Elizabeth Funnell. Elizabeth is the daughter of Emma's sister, Abigail Ashdown, and Emma and Richard may have helped raise her as Abigail died when Elizabeth was only 15 years old.1
- Death*: Richard Haiselden died in 1858 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Burial*: Richard Haiselden was buried on 20 February 1858 at Parish Church, Chiddingly, Sussex, England, "79 years old."3
Family:
Emma Ashdown b. 3 Apr 1781, d. 1861
- Marriage*: Richard Haiselden married Emma Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 23 October 1800 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB, both of this parish.2
Citations
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1638 folio 273 page 17."
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "79 years old."
Ann Piper
b. 27 November 1791, d. 28 March 1873
Last Edited: 13 Apr 2020
- Birth: Ann Piper was born in 1791 at East Hoathly, Sussex, EnglandB.
- Baptism*: Ann Piper was baptized on 27 November 1791 at East Hoathly, Sussex, EnglandB, daughter of Richard Piper and Elizabeth.1,2
- Marriage*: Ann Piper married Daniel Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 29 February 1812 at South Malling, Sussex, EnglandB, Daniel is "of Frant" and Ann is "of this parish". Daniel probably moved to Frant for work. There are no other Daniel Ashdowns in the indexes, and the burial records confirm that his wife was named Ann.3
- Married Name: As of 29 February 1812, her married name was Ashdown.
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Ann Piper and Daniel Ashdown lived at Burlow House, Hellingly, Sussex, England.2
- Death*: Ann Piper died on 28 March 1873 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, at age 81.
- Burial*: Ann Piper was buried on 2 April 1873 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "wife of Daniel, age 81 years."4
Family:
Daniel Ashdown b. 10 Apr 1789, d. 6 Dec 1871
- Marriage*: Ann Piper married Daniel Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 29 February 1812 at South Malling, Sussex, EnglandB, Daniel is "of Frant" and Ann is "of this parish". Daniel probably moved to Frant for work. There are no other Daniel Ashdowns in the indexes, and the burial records confirm that his wife was named Ann.3
Children:
Mary Ashdown b. 20 Dec 1813
George Ashdown+ b. 11 Nov 1816, d. 1898
Harriet Ashdown b. 14 Sep 1818
Sarah Ashdown b. 11 Nov 1820
James Ashdown b. 5 Dec 1822
Ruth Ashdown b. 20 Jan 1825
Dorcas Jane Ashdown b. 14 Jan 1827
Orpah Ashdown b. 9 Jan 1829
Daniel Ashdown b. 6 Aug 1831, d. 19 Feb 1913
Rhoda Ashdown b. 22 Jul 1833
George Ashdown+ b. 11 Nov 1816, d. 1898
Harriet Ashdown b. 14 Sep 1818
Sarah Ashdown b. 11 Nov 1820
James Ashdown b. 5 Dec 1822
Ruth Ashdown b. 20 Jan 1825
Dorcas Jane Ashdown b. 14 Jan 1827
Orpah Ashdown b. 9 Jan 1829
Daniel Ashdown b. 6 Aug 1831, d. 19 Feb 1913
Rhoda Ashdown b. 22 Jul 1833
Citations
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1638 folio 255 page 15."
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "age 81 years."
Frances Jervis
b. 19 March 1786, d. 1871
Parents:
Last Edited: 11 Sep 2023
- Birth: Frances Jervis was born in 1786 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Baptism*: Frances Jervis was baptized on 19 March 1786 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England.
- She was the daughter of John Jervis and Sarah Page.
- Marriage*: Frances Jervis married William Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 15 February 1805 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB, William is "of Chiddingly."2
- Married Name: As of 15 February 1805, her married name was Ashdown.
- Residence: On 28 May 1821 Frances Jervis and William Ashdown lived at Horeham Flat House, Chiddingly, Sussex, England.3
- (Witness) Will: Frances Jervis is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 8 February 1848 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB.4
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Frances Jervis and William Ashdown lived at Horeham Flat, Chiddingly, Sussex, England.1
- Death*: Frances Jervis died in 1871 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.5
- Burial*: Frances Jervis was buried on 29 August 1871 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, EnglandB, "85 years, Waldron."6
Family:
William Ashdown b. 22 Nov 1777, d. 16 Mar 1852
- Marriage*: Frances Jervis married William Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Ann Smith, on 15 February 1805 at Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB, William is "of Chiddingly."2
Children:
Mildred Ashdown b. 30 Jun 1805
Sarah Ashdown b. 17 Mar 1807
William Ashdown+ b. 29 Apr 1809, d. 23 Oct 1884
John Ashdown b. 11 Feb 1811
Jesse Ashdown+ b. 24 May 1813, d. 22 Mar 1891
Fanny Ashdown b. 20 Feb 1815
Phoebe Ashdown b. 16 Apr 1819, d. Feb 1845
Martha Ashdown b. 27 Apr 1821
Jane Ashdown b. 27 Feb 1823
Sophia Ashdown b. 23 Jan 1825
David Ashdown+ b. 2 Jan 1827, d. 1901
Sarah Ashdown b. 17 Mar 1807
William Ashdown+ b. 29 Apr 1809, d. 23 Oct 1884
John Ashdown b. 11 Feb 1811
Jesse Ashdown+ b. 24 May 1813, d. 22 Mar 1891
Fanny Ashdown b. 20 Feb 1815
Phoebe Ashdown b. 16 Apr 1819, d. Feb 1845
Martha Ashdown b. 27 Apr 1821
Jane Ashdown b. 27 Feb 1823
Sophia Ashdown b. 23 Jan 1825
David Ashdown+ b. 2 Jan 1827, d. 1901
Citations
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1638 folio 269 page 9."
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
- [S705] PBN Publications, "1821 Census Chiddingly, Sussex", PBN Publications, First Edition (1989) "p. 23."
- [S855] Will of William Ashdown of Chiddingly, Sussex, England, made 8 Feb 1848, proved in the Archdeaconry court of Lewes, 22 Jan 1853. (ESRO: PBT 1/1/84/449).
- [S141] General Register Office: Indexes to Deaths, Sep 1837 - 2006, "Jul-Sep 1871, Hailsham, Vol 2b Page 49. Age 85 years."
- [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Ann Westgate
b. circa 1765
Last Edited: 3 Jan 2014
- Birth*: Ann Westgate was born circa 1765 at Sussex, England.
- Marriage*: Ann Westgate married James Heathfield on 28 September 1785 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, James is "of Waldron" and Ann is "of this parish". Witnesses: William Mannington and Henry Blunden.1
- Married Name: As of 28 September 1785, her married name was Heathfield.
Family:
James Heathfield b. 18 Apr 1760, d. b 1825
- Marriage*: Ann Westgate married James Heathfield on 28 September 1785 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, James is "of Waldron" and Ann is "of this parish". Witnesses: William Mannington and Henry Blunden.1
Children:
Hetty Heathfield b. 13 Feb 1786
Harriet Heathfield b. 28 Sep 1788
James Heathfield b. 16 Oct 1791
Henry Heathfield b. 7 May 1797
Harriet Heathfield b. 28 Sep 1788
James Heathfield b. 16 Oct 1791
Henry Heathfield b. 7 May 1797
Citations
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Hetty Heathfield
b. 13 February 1786
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: Hetty Heathfield was baptized on 13 February 1786 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of James Heathfield and Ann Westgate.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Harriet Heathfield
b. 28 September 1788
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: Harriet Heathfield was baptized on 28 September 1788 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "poor."1
- She was the daughter of James Heathfield and Ann Westgate.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "poor."
James Heathfield
b. 16 October 1791
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: James Heathfield was baptized on 16 October 1791 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, "poor."1
- He was the son of James Heathfield and Ann Westgate.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project, "poor."
Henry Heathfield
b. 7 May 1797
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: Henry Heathfield was baptized on 7 May 1797 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of James Heathfield and Ann Westgate.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Thomas Barnes
b. 11 May 1800
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: Thomas Barnes was baptized on 11 May 1800 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- He was the son of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown.
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
Elizabeth Ann Barnes
b. 26 December 1801
Parents:
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Baptism*: Elizabeth Ann Barnes was baptized on 26 December 1801 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- She was the daughter of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown.
- Anecdote*: Elizabeth's place of birth is given as Hailsham in the 1851 census.2
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Ann Barnes married Matthew Funnell on 27 April 1821 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Matthew is "of Chiddingly."3
- Married Name: As of 27 April 1821, her married name was Funnell.
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Elizabeth Ann Barnes and Matthew Funnell lived at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB, with their 6 children all born Chiddingly. They were living next to Richard and Emma Hazelden (nee Ashdown.)2
Family:
Matthew Funnell b. c 1802
- Marriage*: Elizabeth Ann Barnes married Matthew Funnell on 27 April 1821 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Matthew is "of Chiddingly."3
Citations
- [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
- [S16] 1851 Census for England "HO107 piece 1638 folio 273 page 17."
- [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
Matthew Funnell
b. circa 1802
Last Edited: 22 Jun 2013
- Birth*: Matthew Funnell was born circa 1802 at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB.1
- Marriage*: Matthew Funnell married Elizabeth Ann Barnes, daughter of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown, on 27 April 1821 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Matthew is "of Chiddingly."2
- Residence*: On 30 March 1851 Matthew Funnell and Elizabeth Ann Barnes lived at Chiddingly, Sussex, EnglandB, with their 6 children all born Chiddingly. They were living next to Richard and Emma Hazelden (nee Ashdown.)1
Family:
Elizabeth Ann Barnes b. 26 Dec 1801
- Marriage*: Matthew Funnell married Elizabeth Ann Barnes, daughter of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown, on 27 April 1821 at Hellingly, Sussex, EnglandB, Matthew is "of Chiddingly."2