Ann Maskos

b. circa 1795, d. 1824
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Family:

Charles Gower b. 9 Oct 1791, d. 1855

Children:

Charles Gower b. 28 Apr 1816
Henry Gower b. 22 Feb 1818
Anne Gower b. 25 Mar 1821

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Henry Gower

b. 2 February 1794

Parents:

Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth Gower

b. 2 June 1805

Parents:

Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Sarah Gower

b. 14 August 1796

Parents:

Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

William Gower

b. 15 July 1798

Parents:

Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Francis Gower

b. 21 February 1802

Parents:

Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Charles Gower

b. 28 April 1816

Parents:

Father: Charles Gower b. 9 Oct 1791, d. 1855
Mother: Ann Maskos b. c 1795, d. 1824
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Henry Gower

b. 22 February 1818

Parents:

Father: Charles Gower b. 9 Oct 1791, d. 1855
Mother: Ann Maskos b. c 1795, d. 1824
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Anne Gower

b. 25 March 1821

Parents:

Father: Charles Gower b. 9 Oct 1791, d. 1855
Mother: Ann Maskos b. c 1795, d. 1824
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mary Ashdown

b. 1 March 1746/47, d. 1810

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2024

Family:

John Jenner b. c 1752, d. 30 Mar 1830

Child:

William Jenner b. 13 Oct 1782

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S849] Will of William Ashdown of Mayfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Jan 1796, proved in the Deanery of South Malling, 5 Feb 1799. (ESRO: PBT 2/1/10/411).
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

William Ashdown

b. 2 March 1746/47

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2024
  • Baptism: William Ashdown was baptized on 2 March 1746/47 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB, twin.1
  • Birth*: William Ashdown was born on 2 March 1746/47 at Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB; twin.1
  • He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
  • Anecdote*: Note that the matching signatures of William Ashdown on his marriage certificate (1778) and as witness to his sister Mary Ashdown's marriage in 1782 and brother Alexander Ashdown's marriage in 1783 confirm that he is part of this family, i.e. the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
  • Marriage: William Ashdown married Jane Bax, daughter of Richard Bax, on 20 July 1778 at Ditchling, Sussex, EnglandB, William Ashdown of Ditchling and Jane BACKS [signed BAX] of the same parish. Witnesses: James Ashdown, John Hubbard.2
  • Anecdote: Title: Bastardy bond binding James Ashdown, Hailsham, labourer, and William Ashdown, Ditchling, labourer
    Date: 29 Jun 1779
    Creator: Parish of Mayfield
    Repository: East Sussex Record Office
    ESRO reference: PAR 422/34/3/30
    Description: Bound in £50 for the support of the unborn child of Ann Arnold, singlewoman, by James Ashdown.
  • (Witness) Marriage: William Ashdown witnessed the marriage of John Jenner and Mary Ashdown on 7 May 1782 at Ditchling, Sussex, EnglandB; both of this parish.3
  • (Witness) Marriage: William Ashdown witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Belton and Alexander Ashdown on 22 May 1783 at Ditchling, Sussex, EnglandB; Witness: John JENNER; Wm. ASHDOWN.3
  • Anecdote: [Date unknown] An entry in the records for The Old Meeting House, Ditchling states that William and Jane were asked to leave the Church because they were attending meetings at another Church, probably the Bethel Chapel, Wivelsfield. The Bethel Chapel was originally known as The Peculiar Particular Baptist Church, Wivelsfield.
  • (Witness) Will: William Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB.4

Family:

Jane Bax b. c 1756, d. 1838
  • Marriage: William Ashdown married Jane Bax, daughter of Richard Bax, on 20 July 1778 at Ditchling, Sussex, EnglandB, William Ashdown of Ditchling and Jane BACKS [signed BAX] of the same parish. Witnesses: James Ashdown, John Hubbard.2

Children:

Hannah Ashdown+ b. c 1780, d. 14 May 1854
Jane Ashdown b. c 1782, d. 1856
James Ashdown+ b. 3 May 1785, d. 22 Nov 1864
Richard Ashdown b. 1786, d. 1842
Sarah Ashdown b. c 1789, d. 27 Sep 1852
John Ashdown+ b. c 1793, d. 31 Jan 1877
David Ashdown+ b. c 1798, d. 28 Mar 1866

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "East Sussex Record Office; Brighton, England; Sussex Parish Registers; Reference: Par 308/1/1/6."
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  4. [S849] Will of William Ashdown of Mayfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Jan 1796, proved in the Deanery of South Malling, 5 Feb 1799. (ESRO: PBT 2/1/10/411).

John Ashdown

b. 2 July 1749, d. 1752

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

James Ashdown

b. 2 September 1750, d. 1831

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2024
  • Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 2 September 1750 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • He was the son of William Ashdown and Mary Pratt.
  • Anecdote*: Title: Bastardy bond binding James Ashdown, Hailsham, labourer, and William Ashdown, Ditchling, labourer
    Date: 29 Jun 1779
    Creator: Parish of Mayfield
    Repository: East Sussex Record Office
    ESRO reference: PAR 422/34/3/30
    Description: Bound in £50 for the support of the unborn child of Ann Arnold, singlewoman, by James Ashdown.
  • (Witness) Will: James Ashdown is mentioned in the will of William Ashdown dated 9 January 1796 at Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Death*: James Ashdown died in 1831 at Hailsham, Sussex, England.
  • Burial*: James Ashdown was buried on 19 January 1831 at St Mary, Hailsham, Sussex, England, "83 years."3

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S849] Will of William Ashdown of Mayfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Jan 1796, proved in the Deanery of South Malling, 5 Feb 1799. (ESRO: PBT 2/1/10/411).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Thomas Ashdown

b. 30 December 1754, d. 1759

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth Ashdown

b. 30 December 1754

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Edward Ashdown

b. 20 March 1756

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Hannah Ashdown

b. 24 September 1758

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Anne Ashdown

b. 1 March 1761

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 11 Dec 2019

Family:

Thomas Tomms

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S849] Will of William Ashdown of Mayfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Jan 1796, proved in the Deanery of South Malling, 5 Feb 1799. (ESRO: PBT 2/1/10/411).

Ann Ashdown

b. 27 December 1706

Parents:

Father: Alexander Ashdown b. 28 May 1676, d. 1754
Mother: Elizabeth Piper d. 1713
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth Ashdown

b. 1 August 1708, d. 1786

Parents:

Father: Alexander Ashdown b. 28 May 1676, d. 1754
Mother: Elizabeth Piper d. 1713
Last Edited: 12 Dec 2019

Family:

Thomas Eastwood b. 17 Feb 1705/6, d. 1782

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Alexander Ashdown

b. 18 January 1715/16

Parents:

Father: Alexander Ashdown b. 28 May 1676, d. 1754
Mother: Ann Forster
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Family:

Katherine Eldridge

Children:

Alexander Ashdown b. 26 Jan 1743/44, d. 1743/44
Mary Ashdown b. 13 Sep 1745, d. 1813

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Katherine Eldridge

Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Family:

Alexander Ashdown b. 18 Jan 1715/16

Children:

Alexander Ashdown b. 26 Jan 1743/44, d. 1743/44
Mary Ashdown b. 13 Sep 1745, d. 1813

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Alexander Ashdown

b. 26 January 1743/44, d. 1743/44

Parents:

Father: Alexander Ashdown b. 18 Jan 1715/16
Mother: Katherine Eldridge
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2024

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mary Ashdown

b. 13 September 1745, d. 1813

Parents:

Father: Alexander Ashdown b. 18 Jan 1715/16
Mother: Katherine Eldridge
Last Edited: 9 Jan 2024

Family:

Thomas Dann d. 1819

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Ashdown

b. 28 February 1701/2

Parents:

Father: Alexander Ashdown b. 28 May 1676, d. 1754
Mother: Elizabeth Piper d. 1713
Last Edited: 9 Dec 2019

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

James Ashdown

b. 21 December 1694, d. 1734

Parents:

Father: John Ashdown b. 6 Dec 1646
Mother: Ann Elliott b. 13 Nov 1650
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2022
  • Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 21 December 1694 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • He was the son of John Ashdown and Ann Elliott.
  • Anecdote*: James was baptised to parents John and Ann Ashdown. The only marriage of a John and an Ann is the one at Rotherfield in 1672 so these have been nominated as the parents, even though this would be the only baptism in Mayfield for this couple.
  • Marriage*: James Ashdown married Ann Parks, daughter of John Parks and Mary (?), on 25 December 1725 at Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB, Jeames ASHTON.2,3
  • Death*: James Ashdown died in 1734 at Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Burial*: James Ashdown was buried on 22 May 1734 at St Dunstan, Mayfield, Sussex, EnglandB.4
  • Admon: Administration of James Ashdown was granted on 5 June 1734 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England.5
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Admon of James Ashdown of Mayfield, 1734
    (ESRO: PBT/2/1/6/179A)
    Granted: 5 June 1734
    Familysearch: Film no: 1067010; Image no: 394
    The fifth day of June in the year of our Lord 1734. Edward Lund Clerk Surrogate committed administration of all and singular the goods chattels and credits of James Ashdown late of Mayfield within the Deanary of Southmalling deced who dyed intestate as is alleged To Ann Ashdown widow and relict of the deced Being first of all sworn upon the holy Evangalists well and faithfully to administer the same and so forth. Ann Ashdown of Mayfield widow and Thomas West of the same Husbandman are bound on this behalf in the penal sum of £70. No Inventory.
    (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 11 Dec 2019.)

Family:

Ann Parks b. 5 Mar 1703/4

Children:

Ann Ashdown b. 15 May 1730
James Ashdown b. 19 Dec 1733

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJD6-GD1X : 7 December 2017), Jeames Ashton and Ann Parks, 1725."
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  5. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067010; Image no: 394."

Ann Parks

b. 5 March 1703/4

Parents:

Father: John Parks
Mother: Mary (?)
Last Edited: 19 Mar 2020

Family:

James Ashdown b. 21 Dec 1694, d. 1734

Children:

Ann Ashdown b. 15 May 1730
James Ashdown b. 19 Dec 1733

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) ""England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QJD6-GD1X : 7 December 2017), Jeames Ashton and Ann Parks, 1725."
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  4. [S388] Website "FamilySearch" (http://www.familysearch.org/) "Film no: 1067010; Image no: 394."

Alexander Ashdown

b. 16 November 1752, d. 1799

Parents:

Father: William Ashdown b. 27 Sep 1719, d. 1799
Mother: Mary Pratt
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2024

Family:

Elizabeth Belton b. c 1757, d. 1823

Children:

John Ashdown+ b. 18 Jan 1784, d. 1856
George Ashdown+ b. 8 May 1785, d. 1859
Thomas Ashdown b. 14 May 1786, d. Aug 1786
Edward Ashdown b. 23 Mar 1788
Hannah Ashdown b. 4 Oct 1789
Susannah Ashdown b. 28 Jul 1793

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S849] Will of William Ashdown of Mayfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Jan 1796, proved in the Deanery of South Malling, 5 Feb 1799. (ESRO: PBT 2/1/10/411).
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth Belton

b. circa 1757, d. 1823
Last Edited: 8 Jan 2024

Family:

Alexander Ashdown b. 16 Nov 1752, d. 1799

Children:

John Ashdown+ b. 18 Jan 1784, d. 1856
George Ashdown+ b. 8 May 1785, d. 1859
Thomas Ashdown b. 14 May 1786, d. Aug 1786
Edward Ashdown b. 23 Mar 1788
Hannah Ashdown b. 4 Oct 1789
Susannah Ashdown b. 28 Jul 1793

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Jenner

b. circa 1752, d. 30 March 1830

Parents:

Last Edited: 8 Jan 2024

Family:

Mary Ashdown b. 1 Mar 1746/47, d. 1810

Child:

William Jenner b. 13 Oct 1782

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S849] Will of William Ashdown of Mayfield, Sussex, England, made 9 Jan 1796, proved in the Deanery of South Malling, 5 Feb 1799. (ESRO: PBT 2/1/10/411).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.