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Richard Franck

• Marriage*: Richard Franck married Anne Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Mary (?), circa 1639 at England.
• (Witness) Admon: Richard Franck witnessed the admon of Mary (?) dated December 1639 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.¹
• Occupation*: Richard Franck was a clerk on 13 February 1642.²
• Will*: Richard Franck left a will made on 19 March 1646 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Dated 19th March 1646
  Testator: Richard Francke of Hastings, Sussex. Clerk.
  o All goods and personal estate to Francis Crompe of Battle gent., who is to be sole executor.
  o Any surplus to Anne (testator’s daughter) at the age of 21 or day of marriage, except his gold ring which goes to his executor.
  o Messuage and lands (28 acres by estimation) in Ashburnham, Sussex, now occupied by John Waters or his assigns, to daughter Anne and her heirs forever.
  o Reversion and remainder of certain lands & tenements in Ashburnham after the death of Robert Rabbett (testator’s brother-in-law) plus all lands and tenements in Hastings to son Francis and his heirs forever
  o Rents etc. from said properties to go to his executor for the maintenance and education of Anne and Francis until age 21
  o All lands & tenements in Guestling and Ore, Sussex, upon trust to his executor to be sold. Money to pay his debts (inc. one to his executor), to put his son to a trade and to place his daughter ‘in some fit course of life’. Residue to his son at age 21.
  Witnesses: Martin Crompe; Salmon Boxer; John Purile.
  Probate by definitive Sentence 28th June 1648 to Francis Crmpe, executor.
• Death*: Richard Franck died circa 1648 at England.
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 28 June 1648 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

Francis Franck

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis Franck was baptized on 13 February 1641/42 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "Mr., clerke."¹
• He was the son of Richard Franck and Anne Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Francis Franck is mentioned in the will of Richard Franck dated 19 March 1646 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Francis Franck married Susan (?) circa 1665 at England.
• Death*: Francis Franck died in 1669 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Francis Franck was buried on 8 March 1669 "Mr Francis Frank of the Castle parish."³

Susan (?)

• Marriage*: Susan (?) married Francis Franck, son of Richard Franck and Anne Akehurst, circa 1665 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1665, her married name was Franck.

Susan Franck

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susan Franck was baptized on 1 October 1665 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Francis Franck and Susan (?)

Richard Franck

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Franck was baptized on 20 November 1668 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Francis Franck and Susan (?)
• Anecdote*: In a document dated 1722, Richard Franck was referred to as "deceased, of Jamaica, the only son of Francis Franck"). (ESRO: MIL 1/15/3.)

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Akehurst was born circa 1665 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Raphe Akehurst and BW73 Mary Baker.
• Anecdote*: Mary's marriage in 1687 at Lewes states that her father is Ralph Akehurst.¹
• Marriage*: Mary Akehurst married John Field, son of Anthony Field, on 2 April 1687 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 2 April 1687, her married name was Field.

John Field

Parents:

• John Field was the son of Anthony Field.
• Marriage*: John Field married Mary Akehurst, daughter of Raphe Akehurst and BW73 Mary Baker, on 2 April 1687 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹

Anthony Field

Ann Cruttenden

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Cruttenden was born in 1583/84 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B; "Agnes Cruttenden bap. 1583/84 at Burwash, daughter of John Cruttenden". Only the year was given in the SFHG baptism index. Agnes and Ann were used interchangeably in official records.¹
• She was the daughter of John Cruttenden.
• Anecdote: We know that Ann's maiden name was Cruttenden as her husband mentions his father in law, John Cruttenden, in his will proved in 1619.²
• Marriage*: Ann Cruttenden married Samuel Newington, son of Samuel Newington and Ann Hayman, circa 1605 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1605, her married name was Newington.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Cruttenden is mentioned in the will of Samuel Newington dated 20 January 1618/19 at Burwash, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Ann Cruttenden married William Stonestreet on 17 July 1621 at Hailsham, Sussex, England, Ann NEWINGTONE and William STONSTREET.³
• Married Name: As of 17 July 1621, her married name was Stonestreet.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Cruttenden is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 6 August 1657 at Warbleton, Sussex, England^B.⁴

William Stonestreet

• Marriage*: William Stonestreet married Ann Cruttenden, daughter of John Cruttenden, on 17 July 1621 at Hailsham, Sussex, England, Ann NEWINGTONE and William STONSTREET.¹

Anne Franck

Parents:

• Baptism*: Anne Franck was baptized on 27 December 1640 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Franck and Anne Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Anne Franck is mentioned in the will of Richard Franck dated 19 March 1646 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Anne Franck married John Reeds on 17 July 1663 at Westham, Sussex, England^B, Anne of Eastbourne.³
• Married Name: As of 17 July 1663, her married name was Reeds.

Richard Franck

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Franck was baptized on 3 July 1645 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Richard Franck and Anne Akehurst.

(?) Reyste

• Marriage*: (?) Reyste married Mary Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Mary (?), circa 1620 at England.¹

John Winter

• Marriage*: John Winter married Deborah Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Mary (?), on 3 September 1637 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, surname incorrectly transcribed as ARRES in the SFHG Marriage Index (probably was writted ACRES). Deborah WINTER is mention as the daughter of John AKEHURST in his will of 1657.^1,2
• Death*: John Winter died in 1675 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Winter was buried on 14 August 1675 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "Mr."³

George Capstock

• Marriage*: George Capstock married Anna Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Anna Newington, circa 1685 at England.
• (Witness) Probate: George Capstock witnessed the probate of the estate of Anna Newington on 29 January 1693/94 at Sussex, England.

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth: John Akehurst was born in 1635 at Sussex, England.
• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 5 April 1635 at St Mary & St Peter, Wilmington, Sussex, England^B, Mother's name not given.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Joan Trapson.
• Anecdote: John Akehurst's parents are speculated to be John Akehurst and Joan Trapson based on the naming of children across the two generations (esp. the use of Joan and Katherine). Also, John and Joan's son Thomas left a will made in 1680 and proved in 1682 which states that his brother John Akehurst is "of Hellingly" which fits with this family.
• Marriage: John Akehurst married Jane Godhelp, daughter of Thomas Godhelp and Agnes Lutter, on 28 May 1657 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Elizabeth (?) circa 1667 at England.
• Anecdote: Possible marriage is John Akehurst and Elizabeth Whatman married 5 Jun 1666 at Salehurst, however there are two baptisms at Salehurst (Mary, 14 Feb 1668/69 and Elizabeth26 Mar 1671) that suggest it is a different couple.²
• (Witness) Will: John Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 6 October 1680 at Westham, Sussex, England^B.³
• Anecdote: John Akehurst is referred to as "of Hellingly" in his brother Thomas's will.³
• Residence*: On 2 April 1690 John Akehurst and Elizabeth (?) lived at Grovehill, Hellingly, Sussex, England, (as recorded on daughter Sarah's baptism.)⁴
• Marriage License: John Akehurst and Frances Curteis obtained a marriage licence on 14 August 1701 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a widower of Hellingly; Frances a widow of Heathfield.²
• Marriage: John Akehurst married Frances Curteis on 24 August 1701 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, John of Hellingly; Frances of Heathfield. Surname possibly CURTIS.²
• Will*: John Akehurst left a will made on 20 August 1709 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.⁵
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Akehurst of Hellingly, 1709
  ESRO: PBT 1/1/47/23
  Made: 20 Aug 1709
  Proved: 24 Sep 1709
  In the name of God amen I John Akeherst of Hellingly in the County of Sussex yeoman being weake in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory praise be to God for the same doe make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following: First of all I resign my Soul into the hands of God who gave it me hoping thro' the meritts and intercession of my Saviour Jesus Christ, to obtain remission of all my sins, ever trusting in the salvation. And my body I will be decently buried at the discretion of my Executrixes hereafter named and as for the Worldly Estate wherewith it has pleased Him to bless me, I dispose of that as follows: I will and bequeath unto my wife Frances the bedd and stedle with the curtains, coverlets, blanketts and all other things thereunto belonging as it now standeth in the kitchen chamber and which I usually lye on and also two pair of sheets, one pair of which of the finest sort, two pair of pillowcoats, one dozen of huckleback napkins with two towells and tablecloth of the same sort, one pottage pott, one spitt, one iron kettle, warming panne, one great iron skillett, one dripping pann, two pieces of pewter, two Firkins, a close stool and a brass skillett, all which household goods shall be delivered to my said wife within one month after my decease. And further my mind and will is that my youngest daughter Jane shall have, after my decease, one quarter of a years boarding without paying anything for the same. Item I give to my daughter Joan, one silver cupp or bowl. Also I give unto my son in law Edward Fricker my clock with the case. Also I give unto my grandson William Medhurst all my wearing apparrell. Also I give unto my two daughters Mary and Jane the two best bedds in the hall chamber with the sheets, curtains and all other things to them belonging. Item I give unto my said daughters Mary and Jane one hundred and Fifty pounds a piece to be paid within six months after my decease. The rest and residue of all my other personall estate my debts, legacies and Funeral expenses being first satisfied and discharged, I will to be equally divided between all my six daughters and alsoe my Farme in Hellingly called Akeherst, which I give to them to be sold and the money equally divided between them. But my mind and will is that my daughter Katherines share of the personall estate and said Farm shall be ordered and disposed of by my two loving Friends Mr John Newington of Ripe and Mr Richard Day of Hadlow in Mayfield and they in their judgement and conscience shall believe to be most for the good and benefit of my said daughter Katherine It being in my mind that my son in law Thomas Day shall have none of it come to his hands for disposall and my mind and will further is that what share of my personal estate shall fall to my daughter Elizabeth shall goe to the paying off a mortgage on severall pieces or parcells of land lying in Sutton and Seaford which her husband purchased off Mr Hawes, Minister of Berwick In case her husband shall settle the said lands on my said daughter Elizabeth his wife and her children in settlement as shall be satisfactory to my aforesaid two friends. But in case he refused soe to do, then I give them the power to manage her share in the same manner as I have empowered them to doe for the benefitt of my daughter Katherine and her children. Further my mind and will is that my son in law Edward Hook shall come to dwell in the house where I now live and shall enjoy the lease of that and of the lands thereunto belonging and all other, the upland and marsh grounds of which I have lately taken a new lease of Mr Mawson in consideration of the benefitt which I hope he will reap thereby he shall for every year of the lease that shall at the time of my death, be unexpired pay unto my five daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, Ann, Katherine and Jane, four pounds a piece yearly and shall likewise pay for mindiment chalk and appeles and for wood and Fagotts cut down what two indifferent persons shall think reasonable. I doe appoint my daughters exempting Katherine, to be joynt executrixes of this my last Will and Testament and my aforesaid loving Friends Mr Newington and Mr Day, overseers of the same desiring them to assist in the disposing of my stock and other goods and to each of them I give a guinea and my mind and will is that if any difference happens to arise between any of the persons mentioned in this my Will concerning my estate, or the true intent and meaning of this my Will, such difference shall be absolutely determined by the award of my neighbour Worger of Grovebridge and any other person or persons by him made thereof for judging of the same to whose award for the prevention of any suit in Law they shall be obliged to stand and I doe hereby revoke and disannull all former Wills by me made. In witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament, sett my hand and seale this 20th day of August in the year of our Lord 1709 (the marke of John Akeherst signed, sealed, published and declared to be the last Will and Testament of the Testator those words given them to, estate, the money. It being my mind that my son in law Thomas Day shall have none of it come to his hands excepting Katherine being first interlined in the presence of the marks of Susan Akeherst, James Bristed and Mary Armitage.
  Proved at Lewes 1709.
  (Transcribed by Tricia King, May 1998.)
• Death*: John Akehurst died in September 1709 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, at age 74.
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 9 September 1709 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "Grovehill."⁶
• Probate: His estate was probated on 24 September 1709 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Richard Ford Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Ford Akehurst was baptized on 5 April 1772 at St Pancras, Arlington, Sussex, England^B, "Richard Senderford [Cinderford/Sinderford] baseborn son of (?) Akehurst" (mother's christian name not given.)¹
• Anecdote: Sarah Akehurst is the suspected mother of Richard Senderford Akehurst, bap. 5 Apr 1772 at Arlington, baseborn to mother (?) Akehurst - christian name not given. Richard is a beneficiary of Sarah's brother Joseph Akehurst's will proved 1810 leading one to assume that he was related of the Akehursts of Beddingham. Sarah'a age is right (bap. 28 Jun 1752 at Beddingham) and she married John Henty on 10 Nov 1773 at Beddingham, just over one year after the birth of Richard. There doesn't seem to be another female Akehurst in that family that fits.
• He was the son of Sarah Akehurst.
• Name Variation: Richard Ford Akehurst was also known as Richard Cinderford.
• Name Variation: Richard Ford Akehurst was also known as Richard Cinderford Akehurst.
• Anecdote*: Further information may be obtained in Poor Law records if they survive.
• Marriage: Richard Ford Akehurst married Mary Strutfield on 2 July 1796 at Bishopstone, Sussex, England^B, Richard FOORD, bachelor of Alciston; Mary STRUTFIELD of this parish.²
• (Witness) Will: Richard Ford Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Joseph Akehurst dated 22 November 1809 at West Firle, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage*: Richard Ford Akehurst married Ann Huggett on 2 February 1825 at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B, Richard a widower; Ann a widow.²
• Occupation*: Richard Ford Akehurst was a thatcher on 21 August 1825.¹
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Richard Ford Akehurst and Ann Huggett lived at Alfriston, Sussex, England^B.⁴

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 20 October 1766 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Sarah Akehurst.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Mary Richardson on 14 August 1792 at Bexhill, Sussex, England^B, John of Hooe; Mary of Bexhill.²
• Anecdote: The following document is held at ESRO:
  Title: Lewes Sessions: orders relating to poor relief. Date: 15 Jul 1803
  ESRO reference: QO/35/1803-07-15
  Description: AKEHURST John, wife Mary; John 10 and twin sister Mary, Thomas 8, Elizabeth 7, Lucy 6, William 4, and an infant; JPs? order removing them from Pevensey to Hooe confirmed subject to the opinion of King?s Bench on the case: the pauper was originally settled in Hooe and occupied a house owned by John POCOCKE, rent £4 p.a of which the parish paid 40s at Lady Day 1801; the pauper took a holding at Pevensey of John POCOCKE with certain rights of common annexed to it at a rent of £33 p.a but the pauper did not know the extent of the rights and he occupied the house for a few days after Lady Day 1801 until the removal; because i[t was a time of scarcity, Hooe continued to pay relief for 6 months after the pauper removed to Pevensey; pauper was unable to purchase cattle to turn out on the common ?[more].
• Anecdote*: Possible burial on 10 Sep 1805 at Hastings All Saints where his son John and family were to live. Name given as "John Aker".³
• Anecdote: Another possible burial on 11 Oct 1827 at Pevensey St Nicholas, age 61 years (fits perfectly).³

Mary Richardson

• Marriage*: Mary Richardson married John Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Sarah Akehurst, on 14 August 1792 at Bexhill, Sussex, England^B, John of Hooe; Mary of Bexhill.¹
• Married Name: As of 14 August 1792, her married name was Akehurst.

William Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: William Akehurst was born on 16 December 1799 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Mary Richardson.
• Baptism: William Akehurst was baptized on 15 June 1800 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: William Akehurst married Hannah Beany, daughter of Edward Beany and Sarah Hayward, on 4 December 1822 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation: William Akehurst was a porter on 3 September 1823.¹
• Occupation*: William Akehurst was a fly driver on 19 July 1829.¹
• Occupation: William Akehurst was a fly keeper on 4 March 1840.¹
• Will*: William Akehurst left a will made on 29 March 1881 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: William Akehurst died on 4 January 1883 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B, at age 83.⁴
• Burial*: William Akehurst was buried on 9 January 1883 at Hastings Cemetery, Hastings, Sussex, England, "age 82 years". Grave DD L01.⁵
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscriptionfor William Akehurst was recorded as
  A man of simple piety and gentle
  manners, kind to all and of
  irreproachable life. Born at Pevensey
  died at Hastings in his 83rd year.⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 22 March 1883 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Effects: £304 15s 9d.^3,4

Hannah Beany

Parents:

• Birth: Hannah Beany was born on 24 January 1803 at Hurst Green, Sussex, England.^1,2
• Baptism*: Hannah Beany was baptized on 20 March 1803 at St Mary the Virgin, Salehurst, Sussex, England.³
• She was the daughter of Edward Beany and Sarah Hayward.
• Marriage*: Hannah Beany married William Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Mary Richardson, on 4 December 1822 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Married Name: As of 4 December 1822, her married name was Akehurst.
• Occupation*: Hannah Beany was a lodging house keeper on 7 June 1841.⁵
• (Witness) Will: Hannah Beany is mentioned in the will of William Akehurst dated 29 March 1881 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.⁶
• Will*: Hannah Beany left a will made on 28 January 1884 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.⁷
• Anecdote*: Will of Hannah Akehurst of Hastings, 1885
  Made: 28 Jan 1884
  Proved: 12 Feb 1885
  This is the last will of me Hannah Akehurst of Hastings in the county of Sussex widow I appoint Thomas White of Hastings aforesaid grocer and Edward Thomas Burchall Austin of the same place solicitors clerk to be the executors and the trustees of this my will and I give to them all my property in trust to convert the same into money by sale or otherwise and to divide the proceeds (after paying thereout my funeral and testamentary expenses and debts) among the following children of mine namely George, William, Ann the wife of Edward Elphick, Mary, Edward Thomas, Jane the wife of William Goodman Porter and Alfred in equal shares In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty eighth day of January one thousand eight hundred and eighty four.
  Signed by the said Hannah Akehurst as and for her last will in the presence of us
  present at the same time who at her request H Akehurst
  in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereinto subscribed our names as witness.
  William Austin 258 Mount Pleasant Road Hastings carpenter Alice Skinner 193 St George Road Hastings spinster.
  Proved at Lewes the 12^th day of February 1885 by the oaths of Thomas White and Edward Thomas Burchall Austin the executors to whom administration was granted.
  The Testator Hannah Akehurst was late of Hastings in the County of Sussex widow and died on the eighteenth day of January 1885 at Hastings aforesaid
  Gross Amount £225.5.0
  Meadows Elliott Solicitors Hastings.
  (Transcribed by Kathryn Ellis 2011.)
  
• Death*: Hannah Beany died on 18 January 1885 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B, at age 81.⁷
• Burial: Hannah Beany was buried on 23 January 1885 at Hastings Cemetery, Hastings, Sussex, England, "age 81 years". Grave DD L01.²
• Mon-Inscr: A gravestone inscriptionfor Hannah Beany was recorded as
  Born 24/01/1803 For nearly 60 years
  the faithful and devoted wife of William
  Akehurst. A woman of singular virtue
  and integrity.
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 12 February 1885 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.⁷

Edward Beany

• Marriage*: Edward Beany married Sarah Hayward on 17 April 1797 at Salehurst, Sussex, England, Edward of Bodiam. Witnesses: John Beeney and John Heathfield.¹

Sarah Hayward

• Marriage*: Sarah Hayward married Edward Beany on 17 April 1797 at Salehurst, Sussex, England, Edward of Bodiam. Witnesses: John Beeney and John Heathfield.¹
• Married Name: As of 17 April 1797, her married name was Beany.

John Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Akehurst was baptized on 30 June 1793 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Mary Richardson.
• Marriage*: John Akehurst married Elizabeth Bridgart on 13 May 1818 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B, John of Hastings All Saints, Elizabeth of Brighton.²
• Occupation*: John Akehurst was a bricklayer on 5 March 1823.¹
• Will*: John Akehurst left a will made on 22 April 1839 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Akehurst of Hastings, 1844
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/81/681)
  Made: 22 April 1839
  Died: 2 Jun 1844
  Proved: 9 Dec 1844
  www.familysearch.org (film no: 1886196; images: 520-522)
  This is the last Will and Testament of me John Akehurst in the County of Sussex, Bricklayer.
  First I constitute and appoint my dear wife Elizabeth Akehurst and my friend Charles Booth of Hastings aforesaid Carpenter Executrix and Executor of this my Will and I direct them to pay and discharge all my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses as soon as conveniently may be after my decease. I give and devise all my messuages, lands, tenements, hereditaments as well as freehold and copyhold and all of my other real estate whatsoever and wheresoever unto and to the use of the said Charles Booth his heirs and assigns forever upon trust during the life of my said wife Elizabeth Akehurst that he the said Charles Booth his heirs or assigns do or shall permit and suffer my said wife Elizabeth or her assigns to receive and take the rents issues and profits thereon to and for their own use and benefit and from and after the decease of my said wife in Trust for my said son Thomas Akehurst his heirs and assigns forever Provided always and I do hereby declare that in case it shall be considered advantageous for my Estate to sell and dispose of all or any part of my said real estate during the lifetime of my said wife, it shall be lawful for the said Charles Booth his heirs and assigns and I do hereby authorise and direct him or them at his or their discretion with the consent of my said wife during the minority of my said son after he shall have attained the age of twenty one years with the consent of my said wife and son to sell and dispose of all or any part of my messuages, lands tenements, hereditaments and real estate together or in parcels and either by public auction or private contract for such price or prices as can be reasonably obtained for the same and to pay apply and dispose of the monies from such sale or sales arising for the same manner and for the same purposes as I have hereinafter expressed and directed of and concerning the residue of my personal estate And I do hereby
  Declare that the receipt or receipts of my Trustee or Trustees for the time being shall be a good and sufficient discharge to the purchaser or respective purchasers of my said hereditaments and real estate and any part thereof respectively for his her or their purchase money or respective purchase monies or for so much thereof as in any such receipt of receipts shall be expressed to be received And that such Purchaser or Purchasers shall not afterwards be answerable or accountable for the loss misapplication or nonapplication
  Thereof and after subject to
  John Akehurst
  Page 2 (p521)
  The payment of my just debts and funeral and testamentary expenses. I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my monies, securities for money, goods, chattels and personal estate whatsoever unto the said Charles Booth his Executors Administrators and Assigns upon trust to pay to or permit and suffer my said wife Elizabeth to receive and take the interest, dividends and proceeds thereof for her own use and benefit for and during the term of her natural life And from and after her decease Upon Trust to pay and transfer the said residue of my personal estate or the stocks, funds or securities in or upon which the same shall be invested unto my said son Thomas Akehurst for his absolute use and benefit or in case the said Thomas Akehurst shall be then dead and left issue then living Upon Further Trust to pay distribute and divide the same unto and equally between all and every child and children lawfully to be begotten by my said son who shall be then living and the issue of any such child or children who shall be then dead and have left issue, in equal shares and proportions as and when suck child or children and issue respectively shall attain the age of twenty one years but the issue of any such child or respective children then dead shall take equally amongst them, if more than one the share or shares to which his her or their parent or respective parents would have been entitled if living and no more Provided Always that in case my said son Thomas Akehurst shall die during the lifetime of my said wife and leave no lawful children or issue who shall be living at the time of her decease then I authorise and direct my said Trustee or Trustees for the time being to sell and dispose of my said real estate in manner hereinbefore directed or such part thereof shall not have been previously sold in pursuance of the power hereinbefore in that half contained and to stand professed of the monies thereof arising and also of the residue of my personal estate Upon Trust to pay the interest, dividends and annual proceeds thereof unto my brother Thomas Akehurst during his natural life And from and after the decease of my brother Thomas Akehurst Upon Trust to pay distribute and divide the said monies and residue of my personal estate unto and equally between all and every child or children of my said brother Thomas Akehurst lawfully begotten and to be begotten who shall be living at the time of his decease and the issue of any such child or children who shall be then dead and have left issues in equal shares and proportions as and when     
  John Akehurst
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  Such child children and issue respectively shall attain the age of twenty one years But the issue of such child or respective children then dead shall take only such share or proportion or shares or proportions as his her their parent or respective parents would have been entitled to if living and no more. And, I empower my Executors and Trustees for the time being to invest and place out at interest in or upon any Government or real securities all such sums of money shall come into his or their hands by virtue hereof and from time to time to reinvest or replace the same at interest on other securities of a like nature. And I declare that my said Executors and Trustees for the time being shall not be answerable or accountable for the acts deeds or defaults of each other (the joining in receipts for conformity not withstanding) nor for any loss that may happen by the failure or deficiency of securities or by any other ways or means whatsoever without his her their respective wilful neglect or default. And further that it shall be lawful for my Executors and Trustees for the time being to deduct and retain out of my said estate all such costs charges and expenses as they ort he shall respectively pay and be put unto in the performance of this my Will or of the Trusts thereof.
  And Lastly, I revoke all former Wills in witness whereof, I the said John Akehurst the Testator have to this my last Will and Testament contained in three sheets of paper set my hand and seal that is to say my hand to the first two sheets thereof and my hand and seal to this the third and last sheet thereof this twenty second day of April in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
  John Akehurst
  Signed sealed published and declared by the said
  John Akehurst the Testator as and for his last Will and Testament
  In the presence of us who in his presence and at his request and in
  the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses.
  Willian Venables, Stone Mason, Hastings
  William Hathaway, Clerk to Mr Tewins, Hastings
  Page 4
  Passed the seal 9^th December 1844
  December 6^th 1844 then were sworn Elizabeth Akehurst and Charles Booth the Executrix and Executor in this Will named to whom was committed the execution thereof. And the said Elizabeth Akehurst and Charles Booth were also sworn that the goods, chattels and credits of the deceased were under the value of one hundred pounds.
  Signed IG Foystn Testator died 2^nd June 1844
  Surrogate
  (Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole, 17 April 2017.)
  
• Death*: John Akehurst died in 1844 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Burial*: John Akehurst was buried on 6 June 1844 at St Mary in the Castle, Hastings, Sussex, England^B, "50 years."⁵
• Probate: His estate was probated on 9 December 1844 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Under £100.

Mary Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Akehurst was baptized on 30 June 1793 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Mary Richardson.

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 16 November 1794 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Mary Richardson.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Akehurst is mentioned in the will of John Akehurst dated 22 April 1839 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Akehurst was baptized on 27 December 1795 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Mary Richardson.

Lucy Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Lucy Akehurst was born on 15 February 1798 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Mary Richardson.
• Baptism: Lucy Akehurst was baptized on 6 May 1798 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B.¹

Thomas Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Akehurst was baptized on 21 May 1756 at St Oswald's, Hooe, Sussex, England^B, surname ACKHURST.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Sarah Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Akehurst is mentioned in the will of Edward Akehurst dated 10 October 1757 at Hooe, Sussex, England^B.²