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Elizabeth Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Akehurst was born circa 1635 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of (?) Akehurst and Ann (?)
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Akehurst married John Parkes circa 1670 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1670, her married name was Parkes.
• Death*: Elizabeth Akehurst died in 1714 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Parkes

• Marriage*: John Parkes married Elizabeth Akehurst, daughter of (?) Akehurst and Ann (?), circa 1670 at Sussex, England.

Marie Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Marie Akehurst was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of (?) Akehurst and Ann (?)
• Marriage*: Marie Akehurst married John Blaber circa 1660 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1660, her married name was Blaber.

John Blaber

• Marriage*: John Blaber married Marie Akehurst, daughter of (?) Akehurst and Ann (?), circa 1660 at England.
• Death*: John Blaber died in 1709 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Blaber was buried on 15 January 1709 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "old, of this parish, the old Sexton."¹

Jane Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Blaber was baptized on 1 April 1660 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "Barley Bankes."¹
• She was the daughter of John Blaber and Marie Akehurst.

John Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Blaber was baptized on 17 April 1664 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Blaber and Marie Akehurst.

Thomas Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Blaber was baptized on 23 December 1666 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Blaber and Marie Akehurst.

Edward Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Blaber was baptized on 9 January 1667/68 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Blaber and Marie Akehurst.

Joseph Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joseph Blaber was baptized on 11 September 1670 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Blaber and Marie Akehurst.

Benjamin Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: Benjamin Blaber was baptized on 11 September 1670 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Blaber and Marie Akehurst.

Mary Blaber

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Blaber was baptized on 16 February 1672/73 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Blaber and Marie Akehurst.
• Death*: Mary Blaber died in 1674 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Blaber was buried on 13 February 1674 at St John sub Castro, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & Mary."²

William Parkes

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Parkes was baptized on 4 March 1673/74 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Parkes and Elizabeth Akehurst.

Elizabeth Parkes

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Parkes was baptized on 28 May 1672 at All Saints, Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Parkes and Elizabeth Akehurst.

Thomas Akehurst

• Birth*: Thomas Akehurst was born circa 1635 at Sussex, England.
• Anecdote: Possiblities for Thomas are:
  Thomas Akehurst bap. 25 Jun 1640 at Jevington, son of Thomas Akehurst.
  Thomas Akehurst bap. 28 Oct 1638 at Folkington, son of Edward Akehurst.
  Thomas Akehurst bap. 8 Aug 1624 at Wilmington, son of John Akehurst.¹
• Marriage*: Thomas Akehurst married Joanna Pettit, daughter of Thomas Pettit, on 15 August 1661 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Thomas Akehurst was a glover in 1680.³
• Will*: Thomas Akehurst left a will made on 24 September 1680 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.^3,4
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Thomas Ackhurst of Chiddingly, 1680/81
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/35/298B)
  Made: 24 Sep 1680
  Proved: 29 Jan 1680/81
  www.familysearch.org (film no: 1885903; images: 598-599)
  In the name of God Amen, I Thomas Ackhurst of Chiddingly Glover being sick of body but in sound and disposing memory prais bee too God my Creator hoping thorou ye merits of my Savioure to obtaine remission of all my sinnes and my body too the earth too bee decently buried by the discretion of my Executrix herein after named and as for my worldly goodes the Lord hath lent mee I dispose as follows. Imprimis I give too my loving wife Jone alle my goodes and chatels all debtes and monies during her life and after her death too bee be equally divided one halfe too Thomas Streters [Streeter’s] children of Chiddingly deceased to his children equally divided and the other half to John [Arckoll?] of ………. and John Delves children, his wifes sisters children too bee equally divided too bee paid within three months after her death or ……. I do put in trust Nicholas Willard of Arlington and John Reynolds of Ripe too bee sethes? in trus to take and receive and pay his and her legacies to be paid their charges and this to be my last Will and Testament this 24th day of September 1680 who has here unto set his hand and seall in the presenc of
  Thomas X Ackurs his marke
  Richard Willard
  William S?????? ??     
  ?????? Anscom
  29th January 1680
  [Latin] …… Joana Relicta ……..
  (Transcribed by Sharon Ingersole, 28 April 2017.)
• Death*: Thomas Akehurst died in 1680 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Akehurst was buried on 27 September 1680 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 29 January 1680/81 at Archdeaconry Court of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Joanna Pettit

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joanna Pettit was baptized on 20 April 1627 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B, "Johane PETITE."¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Pettit.
• Marriage*: Joanna Pettit married Thomas Akehurst on 15 August 1661 at Laughton, Sussex, England^B.²
• Married Name: As of 15 August 1661, her married name was Akehurst.
• (Witness) Will: Joanna Pettit is mentioned in the will of Thomas Akehurst dated 24 September 1680 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.^3,4

Thomas Pettit

John Ayhurst

Parents:

• Birth*: John Ayhurst was born circa 1585 at England.
• He was the son of John Ayhurst and Alice (?)
• Marriage License*: John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep obtained a marriage licence on 6 May 1612 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John Ayhurst, miller; Ann Huckstep, spinster of Etchingham. Sponsors: John Ayhurst; John Foster, yeoman, Whatlington.¹
• Will*: John Ayhurst left a will made on 12 June 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will (Nuncupative) of John Ayhurst, Miller of Uckfield, 1635
  TNA: PROB 11/168
  Made: 12 June 1635,
  Proved: 10 August 1635
  In the name of God Amen: the twelfe daye of June Anno Regni Regis Caroli &c undecimo Annoque domini one thousand six hundred thirtie fyve I John Ayhurst of Uckfeild in the Countie of Sussex Miller being sicke in body but of good and p[er]fect memory (thankes be to God) doe ordayne and make this my last will and Testament in manner and forme following First I give and bequeath my soule into the hands of Almighty God hopeing thorough the merrites of Jesus Christ to have remission of all my sinnes and to be made a partaker of everlasting lyfe, As for my body my desire is that the same maye be buried in Christian buriall according to the discretion of myne executrix hereafter named Item I give unto Thomas Ayhurst John Ayhurst William Ayhurst and Francis Ayhurst my naturall sonnes fyve poundes a peece of lawfull money of England to be payed unto them at their sev[er]all ages of one and twentie yeares Item I give and bequeath unto Jane Ayhurst Anne Ayhurst and Mary Ayhurst my naturall daughters fyve pounds a peece of lawfull money of England to be payed unto them at their severall ages of one and twenty yeares or severall dayes of their marriages w^ch shall first happen Item I make and ordaine Anne my loveing wife sole executrix of this my last will and Testament To whome I give and bequeath all the rest of my goodes and Cattells whatsoever. This was his sayeing and meaneing, but his memory suddainly fayled him before this could be finished William Hawes Ralfe Chatfeild Francis Hucksteep and Thomas Crispe
  Probatum fuit Testamentum suprascriptum apud London coram venerabili viri domino Henrico Marten Milite legum doctore Curie Prerogative Cantuariensis Magistroi Custode sive Comissario legitime constituto decimo die mensis Augusti Anno domini millesimo sexcentesimo tricesimo quinto Juramento Annae Ayhurst relictae dicti defuncti et Executricis in huiusmodi testamento nominat Cui commissa fuit Administratio omnium et singulorum bonorum iurium et Creditorum dicti defuncti de bene et fideliter Administrando eadem Ad sancta dei Evangelia (coram magistro Johanne Peckham Clerico vigore Commissionis in ea parte alia emanat) Jurat
  (Transcribed by Vyvyan Jones, January 2023.)
  
• Death*: John Ayhurst died in 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Ayhurst was buried on 14 June 1635 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 10 August 1635 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

Ann Huckstep

• Birth*: Ann Huckstep was born circa 1590 at England.
• Marriage License*: Ann Huckstep and John Ayhurst obtained a marriage licence on 6 May 1612 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John Ayhurst, miller; Ann Huckstep, spinster of Etchingham. Sponsors: John Ayhurst; John Foster, yeoman, Whatlington.¹
• Married Name: As of 6 May 1612, her married name was Ayhurst.
• Death*: Ann Huckstep died in 1638 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Ann Huckstep was buried on 9 June 1638 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B, "widow."²

John Ayhurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ayhurst was baptized on 9 February 1617/18 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• (Witness) Will: John Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 12 June 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Joan Ayhurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Joan Ayhurst was baptized on 6 December 1618 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B, Note: The will of her father has her name as Jane.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• (Witness) Will: Joan Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 12 June 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²

William Ayhurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Ayhurst was baptized on 8 October 1620 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• (Witness) Will: William Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 12 June 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Ayhurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Ayhurst was baptized on 4 August 1622 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• (Witness) Will: Ann Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 12 June 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Ayhurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ayhurst was baptized on 12 December 1624 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• Death*: Elizabeth Ayhurst died in 1626 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Elizabeth Ayhurst was buried on 5 June 1626 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John."²

Mary Ayhurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ayhurst was baptized on 30 August 1629 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 12 June 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Mary Ayhurst married William Fawkner on 20 November 1655 at Hawkhurst, Kent, England^B, Mary from Uckfield, SSX; William a husbandman from Hawkhurst.³
• Married Name: As of 20 November 1655, her married name was Fawkner.

Francis Ayhurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Francis Ayhurst was baptized on 24 June 1632 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• (Witness) Will: Francis Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 12 June 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Francis Ayhurst married Ann (?) circa 1660 at England.
• Will*: Francis Ayhurst left a will made on 19 March 1687 at Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Francis Ayhurst of Ewhurst, 1689
  (ESRO: PBT 1/1/38/184B)
  Made: 19 Mar 1687/88
  Proved: 11 Mar 1688/89
  www.familysearch.org (film: 1885905; image: 712)
  In the name of God Amen I Francis Ayhurst in the County of Sussex miller being sick of body but of sound and pfect mind and memory thanks be given to Almighty God for the same doe make and ordaine my last Will and Testamt in manner and forme following Frist [sic] and principlely I come[nd] my soul into the hands of Almighty God hopeing that through the merits of Jesus Christ I s[ha]ll receive full and free pardon of all my sins and as for my body I comit to the earth from whence it was taken to be buried in decent and Christian manner And as touching my temporall which it hath pleased God to bestowe upon me I give and dispose thereof as followeth Itt I give unto my sister Mary the sume of ten shillings to be paid to her within six months after my decease by my executor hereafter named Itt I Geave unto the seaven children of my aforesd sister Mary (that is to say) John Falkner Samuel Falkner Daniell Falkner William Falkner Mary Falkner Sarah Falkner Hanna Falkner the sume of five shillings to ever on of them to be pd to them within six months after my decease by my executor hereafter named Itt I give unto John Watson of Rochester in Kent the sume of five shillings to be pd to him within six months after my decease by my executor hereafter named Itt I give unto Thomas Fuller and to Jane his wife the sume of five shillings Itt I give unto John the son of the aforesd Thomas Fuller of Ewhurst aforesd the sume of five shillings to be pd to him when he shall attain his age of one and twenty years Itt all the rest and residue of my money goods debts and Chattells I give and bequeath11 Word added in the margin. unto Anne my loving wife And I doe make ordaine nominate constitute and appoint the aforesd Thomas Fuller of Ewhurst Taylor to be my executor of this my last Will and Testament And I doe hereby make void and disanull all former and other Will and Wills by me made and doe make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament In Witness that it is my last Will and Testament I have hereunto sett my hand and seal this nineteenth day of March in the fourth year of the Raigne of our soveraigne Lord James the second Now King of England &c Anoque Dni 1687
  Sealed published and declared to be the last will and testament of the above written Francis Ayhurst in the psence of us after entering the word (bequeath) in the side of the paper
  thomes ow          Sign[ed] X Francis Ayhurst
  George Cheesman
  Jos igg
  Probate: 11th March 1688 [1689] to Thomas Fuller, executor.
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 30 August 2018.)
  
• Death*: Francis Ayhurst died in 1688/89 at Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Francis Ayhurst was buried on 29 January 1688/89 at St James, Ewhurst, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 11 March 1688/89 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England.

Susan Ayhurst

Parents:

• Birth*: Susan Ayhurst was born circa 1627 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• Death*: Susan Ayhurst died in September 1627 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Susan Ayhurst was buried on 3 September 1627 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John."¹

Thomas Ayhurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ayhurst was baptized on 26 May 1615 at St Mary Magdalene, Whatlington, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep.
• (Witness) Will: Thomas Ayhurst is mentioned in the will of John Ayhurst dated 12 June 1635 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Thomas Ayhurst died in 1638 at Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Ayhurst was buried on 17 April 1638 at Holy Cross, Uckfield, Sussex, England^B.²

William Fawkner

• Marriage*: William Fawkner married Mary Ayhurst, daughter of John Ayhurst and Ann Huckstep, on 20 November 1655 at Hawkhurst, Kent, England^B, Mary from Uckfield, SSX; William a husbandman from Hawkhurst.¹

John Fawkner

Parents:

• Birth*: John Fawkner was born circa 1656 at England.
• He was the son of William Fawkner and Mary Ayhurst.

Samuel Fawkner

Parents:

• Birth*: Samuel Fawkner was born circa 1658 at England.
• He was the son of William Fawkner and Mary Ayhurst.