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Luke Bennett

Parents:

• Birth*: Luke Bennett was born circa 1809 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• He was the son of Samuel Bennett.
• Marriage*: Luke Bennett married Martha Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Frances Jervis, on 18 October 1842 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.¹

John Cane

Parents:

• Birth*: John Cane was born circa 1820 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of John Cane.
• Marriage*: John Cane married Phoebe Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Frances Jervis, on 14 September 1839 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.¹
• (Witness) Marriage: John Cane witnessed the marriage of Mary Piper and David Ashdown on 26 December 1850 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England.^2,1

George Dann

• Birth*: George Dann was born circa 1817 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Marriage*: George Dann married Fanny Ashdown, daughter of William Ashdown and Frances Jervis, on 6 August 1836 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B.

Jesse Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Jesse Ashdown was born circa 1820 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.
• Anecdote*: Place of birth given in the census returns is either Hellingly or Chiddingly.
• Marriage*: Jesse Ashdown married Sarah Ann Beeney on 15 July 1850 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Occupation*: Jesse Ashdown was a fisherman on 3 April 1881.¹
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Jesse Ashdown and Sarah Ann Beeney lived at 5 East Bourne Street, Hastings, Sussex, England.¹
• Death*: Jesse Ashdown died in 1884 at Hastings, Sussex, England^B.³

Sarah Ann Beeney

• Birth*: Sarah Ann Beeney was born circa 1830 at Ore, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 15 July 1850, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Sarah Ann Beeney married Jesse Ashdown, son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith, on 15 July 1850 at All Saints, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.²
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 Sarah Ann Beeney and Jesse Ashdown lived at 5 East Bourne Street, Hastings, Sussex, England.¹
• Occupation*: Sarah Ann Beeney was a charwoman on 3 April 1881.¹

Daniel Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Daniel Ashdown was born on 6 August 1831 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Daniel Ashdown was baptized on 11 September 1831 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Marriage*: Daniel Ashdown married Jane Cogger in 1859 at Malling, Kent, England^B.²
• Marriage*: Daniel Ashdown married Emma Catherine Ann Wratten, daughter of Isaac Wratten and Jane Dann, in 1879 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.³
• Death*: Daniel Ashdown died on 19 February 1913 at Burlow, Horeham Road, Hellingly, Sussex, England, at age 81.⁴
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 7 April 1913 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Effects: £2945 13s 10d.⁴

Emma Catherine Ann Wratten

Parents:

• Birth*: Emma Catherine Ann Wratten was born circa 1840 at Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Isaac Wratten and Jane Dann.
• Married Name: As of 1879, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Emma Catherine Ann Wratten married Daniel Ashdown, son of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper, in 1879 at Brighton, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Probate: Emma Catherine Ann Wratten witnessed the probate of the estate of Daniel Ashdown on 7 April 1913 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B; Effects: £2945 13s 10d.³
• Death*: Emma Catherine Ann Wratten died on 11 October 1922 at Burlow, Horeham Road, Hellingly, Sussex, England.³
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 17 November 1922 at Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Effects: £3931 10s.³

Jane Dann

• Birth*: Jane Dann was born circa 1806 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 25 November 1825, her married name was Wratten.²
• Marriage*: Jane Dann married Isaac Wratten on 25 November 1825 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.²

Isaac Wratten

• Birth*: Isaac Wratten was born circa 1800 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage*: Isaac Wratten married Jane Dann on 25 November 1825 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹

Jane Cogger

• Birth*: Jane Cogger was born circa 1831 at Hadlow, Kent, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 1859, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Jane Cogger married Daniel Ashdown, son of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper, in 1859 at Malling, Kent, England^B.¹

Robert Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Robert Ashdown was baptized on 21 February 1685 at Chiddingstone, Kent, England^B.
• He was the son of Richard Ashdown and Ann Osburne.
• (Witness) Will: Robert Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Richard Ashdown dated 6 April 1714 at Bermondsey, Surrey, England.
• Will*: Robert Ashdown left a will made on 4 May 1714 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Robert Ashdowne, Shoe-maker of East Grinstead, 1714
  (PCC: PROB 11/540/138)
  Made: 4 May 1714
  Codicill: 6 May 1714
  Probate: 22 May 1714
  In the Name of God Amen I Robert Ashdowne of East Grinstead in the County of Sussex Shoe-maker being sick and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and understanding thanks be given to Almighty God for the same do make and ordaine this my last Will and Testament in manner following that is to say I first give my Soul into the hands of Almighty God hoping for mercy in and through the merits of Jesus Christ my Saviour and my body I recommend to the Earth
  To be decently buryed and for my worldly Estate I give and dispose of the same as followeth Imprimis I give and bequeath unto my God daughter Susan Austen the daughter of Thomas Austen of Forrestrow All and singular my Goods Stock Wares book debts ready money household stuff and implements whatsoever that I die possessed of but upon this condition that in the first place she or my Executors hereinafter named do out of the same pay all my just debts funeral expences and probate of this my Will Item I give devise and bequeath unto my loving father Richard Ashdowne all those my Lands Tenements and hereditaments lying and being in Chiddingston in the County of Kent containing by estimation ten acres more or less To hold to him and his assigns for the terme and time of his natural life and from and after his decease Then I give and devise the aforesaid Lands Tenements and premises to Thomas Bodle the elder of East Grinstead aforesaid hatter and the said Thomas Austen and their heirs forever In Trust that they sell and dispose of the same as soon as conveniently they can from and after the death of my said father for the best price they can get and the moneys thereof arising by such sale of the same after their reasonable charges and expenses are taken out I give and dispose of as followeth that is to say To my sister Sarah the sum of five pounds To the said Thomas Bodle and Thomas Austen the summes of five pounds a peece and the rest and residue of the said money that shall arise by sale of the premises aforesaid after the deductions aforesaid I oreder and appoint shall be equally divided amongst my brother John Ashdowne Alexander Ashdowne and the children of my sister Anne Wickersham that is to say to be divided in three equal parts and no more also I give unto Mary the wife of John Luxford of Fletching Mason and to her sister each of them a gold ring Whereas my Brother Richard Ashdowne lately deceased by his last Will and Testament did give devise and bequeath unto his son Richard all those his Messuages Lands Tenements hereditaments and premises in Plumpton in the aforesaid County of Sussex and did thereby give likewise to his said son Richard All and singular his personal estate and effects whatsoever but did thereby order and devise all and singular the said Messuages Lands and Tenements and his personal Estate and effects whatsoever to descend and some to me in case his said son should dye before he attained his age of one and twenty years I do therefore hereby give devise and bequeath unto my said father Richard Ashdowne for the time and terme of his natural life and no longer All and singular my Estate Right Title Reversion Inheritance property claime and demand whatsoever which I may might could should or shall have of in to or out of all those Messuages Tenements lands and premises att Plumpton aforesaid and from and after his decease then I give and devise the same unto my said Brothers John and Alexander Ashdowne and sister Anne Wickersham share and share alike I also give and bequeath unto my said Brothers John and Alexander Ashdowne and Sister Anne Wickersham All my right title property claime and demand whatsoever of in to or out of all and singular the personal Estate of my said Brother Richard Ashdowne deceased only I give order and bequeath out of the same Twenty pounds to be by them paid to my said sister Sarah Ashdowne And I do hereby as much as
  in … ….. [?] nominate and appoint the said Thomas Bodle and Thomas Austen Guartdians and Trustees in my stead and place to and for my said cousin Richard Ashdowne and do make them the said Thomas Bodle and Thomas Austen Executors of this my Will in trust to and for the uses aforesaid and I do hereby order and declare that if any person or persons herein concerned shall raise any trouble or suite about this my Will (otherwise than to recover his her or their Legacy or Legacies) that then and in such case such person or persons shall have or receive no benefit or advantage by these presents In witness whereof I the said Robert Ashdowne have to this my last Will and Testament contained in two sheets of paper sett my hand and seale to each sheet this fourth day of May in the Thirteenth year of Queen Anne Anno Dom. 1714. /. The marke and seale of Robert Ashdowne./.
  Signed Sealed published and declared in the presence of us who subscribed as Witnesses hereunto in the Testator’s presence and att his request. The marke of Mary Tooth the marke of Mary Bevis Fran Green
  
  I the within named Robert Ashdowne do hereby order declare and appoint this paper or Codicill annexed to this my Will to be part of my said Will and is as followeth that is to say I give unto the wife of my Brother Alexander Ashdowne one Gold Ring and also I give unto my Loving father Richard Ashdowne all my cloths now at John Tooths and also one pair of new shoes one pair of stockings two shirts three neck cloths And appoint and order the within named Thomas Bodle to receive the rents of the Land by me given to my said father during his life Quarterly as it becomes due he the said Thomas Bodle paying the same as he receives itt for and towards my said fathers maintainment and not otherwise deducting what reasonable charges he shall expend about the same and in case the rents of the Land aforesaid be not enough to maintain my said father that then I order and appoint the said Thomas Bodle to deduct and keep in his hands what moneys he shall expend in and about the maintaining and burial of my said father out of the moneys that shall arise by sale of the said Lands. Witness my hand and seale the sixth day of May Anno Dom. 1714. /.The marke and seal of Robert Ashdowne./. Sealed and delivered in the presence of /The marke of Mary Tooth, the marke of Mary Bevis Thomas Bodle Junior./.
  Probatum 22 May 1714, Thomas Bodle and Thomas Austen executors
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 26 Mar 2020.)
  
• Death*: Robert Ashdown died in 1714 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Robert Ashdown was buried on 12 May 1714 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Probate: His estate was probated on 22 May 1714 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.
• Anecdote*: A document at the East Sussex Record Office titled "Deeds of Heaths Farm Plumpton" (ESRO: AMS5797) provides an understanding of the family and in particular, Robert's brother Richard:
  Wood assigned the lease on 24 June 1698 to Abraham Maynard of Fletching yeoman; a house and barn had lately been built on the land. Maynard's will of 1 Jan 1700 bequeathed the property to his daughter Susannah; she married Richard Ashdown of St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey Surrey tanner who after her death by his will of 6 Apr 1714 bequeathed it to his brother Robert Ashdown
  Robert Ashdown's will of 6 May 1714 gave a life interest to his father Richard with remainders to his brothers John and Alexander Ashdown & sister Ann Wickersham as tenants in common
  On 1 Apr 1735 John (of Chiddingstone Kent husbandman) assigned the third share in the lease to his brother Alexander senior of Tonbridge Kent tiler for £40 (1). On 26 Mar 1736 Alexander Ashdown assigned his two-thirds share to Edmund Hobbs of Fletching yeoman; Ann, who had meanwhile married Anthony Ellis, joined with him to assign the remaining third to Hobbs on 30 Apr 1737. On 8 Oct 1737 Hobbs assigned to John Bradford of Falmer gent for £256; the farm was occupied by Edmund Chapman (2.)

Richard Ashdown

• Birth*: Richard Ashdown was born circa 1650 at Kent, England.
• Marriage*: Richard Ashdown married Ann Osburne on 26 February 1676 at Speldhurst, Kent, England, both of Chiddingstone.¹
• Anecdote*: This needs further investigation:
  Copy made 1st Jan. 1684/5 of the will of John Ashdown of Hever, yeoman, made 16th April 1677
  This record is held by Kent History and Library Centre
  Reference:     U908/T363
  Title:     Copy made 1st Jan. 1684/5 of the will of John Ashdown of Hever, yeoman, made 16th April 1677
  Description:     
  Bequests include to grandchild Sarah Streatfeild, wife of Henry Streatfeild of Chiddingstone, gent., 20s.
  To his son, William Ashdown, the testator's manor of Privery Farm charged with the payment of £100 to his grandchild Anne, daughter of Richard Ashdown
  To grandchild, Henry Ashdown, son of Richard Ashdown, an annuity of £14 from property called Blackamores and Knowlands in Chiddingstone to maintain Henry at school and university and property to his grandchild, John, son of Richard Ashdown
  Date:     1685, Held by:     Kent History and Library Centre, not available at The National Archives.

Alexander Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Alexander Ashdown was born circa 1690 at England.
• He was the son of Richard Ashdown and Ann Osburne.
• (Witness) Will: Alexander Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Richard Ashdown dated 6 April 1714 at Bermondsey, Surrey, England.
• Marriage*: Alexander Ashdown married Ann Mercer on 3 March 1731 at Bidborough, Kent, England, Alex of Tonbridge, Ann of Speldhurst.¹
• Anecdote*: A document at the East Sussex Record Office titled "Deeds of Heaths Farm Plumpton" (ESRO: AMS5797) states that Alexander is living in Tonbridge and his occupation is a tiler:
  Wood assigned the lease on 24 June 1698 to Abraham Maynard of Fletching yeoman; a house and barn had lately been built on the land. Maynard's will of 1 Jan 1700 bequeathed the property to his daughter Susannah; she married Richard Ashdown of St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey Surrey tanner who after her death by his will of 6 Apr 1714 bequeathed it to his brother Robert Ashdown
  Robert Ashdown's will of 6 May 1714 gave a life interest to his father Richard with remainders to his brothers John and Alexander Ashdown & sister Ann Wickersham as tenants in common
  On 1 Apr 1735 John (of Chiddingstone Kent husbandman) assigned the third share in the lease to his brother Alexander senior of Tonbridge Kent tiler for £40 (1). On 26 Mar 1736 Alexander Ashdown assigned his two-thirds share to Edmund Hobbs of Fletching yeoman; Ann, who had meanwhile married Anthony Ellis, joined with him to assign the remaining third to Hobbs on 30 Apr 1737. On 8 Oct 1737 Hobbs assigned to John Bradford of Falmer gent for £256; the farm was occupied by Edmund Chapman (2.)
  
• Residence*: On 1 April 1735 Alexander Ashdown lived at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B.
• Anecdote: Although there is a burial for an Alexander Ashdown on 24 Aug 1742 at Speldhurst, this was initially considered to be the son, not the father. The burial of Alexander's wife. Ann on 25 Nov 1742 indicates that she is the wife of Alexander, suggesting he is still alive, otherwise she would have been identified as a widow. However, thhere is a burial of an Alexander Ashdown at Speldhurst on 23 March 1815 where the age is given as 81 years (i.e. born c1734 which is a perfect fit for the son). Further information is needed, and the original burial register needs to be checked for Ann's burial in Nov 1742.
• Anecdote: There is a marriage of an Alexander Ashdown of Tonbridge and Margaret Corke of Brenchley on 9 May 1745 at Pembury, Kent.
  There is also the possiblity that Alexander married Elizabeth Hams on 19 Apr 1750 at East Grinstead, given the family had a historical connection to that town.^2,1

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: John Ashdown was born circa 1680 at England.
• He was the son of Richard Ashdown and Ann Osburne.
• Marriage*: John Ashdown married Jane Finch on 29 May 1722 at Chiddingstone, Kent, England^B, John of Leigh. This marriage is a possiblity only - needs further work.¹
• Anecdote*: A document at the East Sussex Record Office titled "Deeds of Heaths Farm Plumpton" (ESRO: AMS5797) states that John iis living at Chiddingstone and his occupation is a husbandman:
  Wood assigned the lease on 24 June 1698 to Abraham Maynard of Fletching yeoman; a house and barn had lately been built on the land. Maynard's will of 1 Jan 1700 bequeathed the property to his daughter Susannah; she married Richard Ashdown of St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey Surrey tanner who after her death by his will of 6 Apr 1714 bequeathed it to his brother Robert Ashdown
  Robert Ashdown's will of 6 May 1714 gave a life interest to his father Richard with remainders to his brothers John and Alexander Ashdown & sister Ann Wickersham as tenants in common
  On 1 Apr 1735 John (of Chiddingstone Kent husbandman) assigned the third share in the lease to his brother Alexander senior of Tonbridge Kent tiler for £40 (1). On 26 Mar 1736 Alexander Ashdown assigned his two-thirds share to Edmund Hobbs of Fletching yeoman; Ann, who had meanwhile married Anthony Ellis, joined with him to assign the remaining third to Hobbs on 30 Apr 1737. On 8 Oct 1737 Hobbs assigned to John Bradford of Falmer gent for £256; the farm was occupied by Edmund Chapman (2.)
  
• Residence*: On 1 April 1735 John Ashdown lived at Chiddingstone, Kent, England^B.
• Death*: John Ashdown died in 1747 at Chiddingstone, Kent, England^B.
• Burial*: John Ashdown was buried on 6 March 1747 at Chiddingstone, Kent, England^B.²

Sarah Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Ashdown was born circa 1687 at England.
• She was the daughter of Richard Ashdown and Ann Osburne.
• (Witness) Will: Sarah Ashdown is mentioned in the will of Richard Ashdown dated 6 April 1714 at Bermondsey, Surrey, England.

Anne Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Anne Ashdown was born circa 1678 at England.
• She was the daughter of Richard Ashdown and Ann Osburne.
• Married Name: As of circa 1698, her married name was Wickersham.
• Marriage*: Anne Ashdown married Herbert Wickersham circa 1698 at England.
• Anecdote*: Note: There is a marriage on 1 Jul 1652 of Alice Ashdowne and Nicholas Wickenden of Leigh, Kent at Rotherfield.
• Married Name: As of 11 November 1716, her married name was Ellis.
• Marriage*: Anne Ashdown married Anthony Ellis on 11 November 1716 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B, confirmed in Deeds of Heaths Farm Plumpton. [1595] - 1820 (ESRO: AMS5797.)¹
• Anecdote*: A document at the East Sussex Record Office titled "Deeds of Heaths Farm Plumpton" (ESRO: AMS5797) confirms that Anne has married Anthony Ellis:
  Wood assigned the lease on 24 June 1698 to Abraham Maynard of Fletching yeoman; a house and barn had lately been built on the land. Maynard's will of 1 Jan 1700 bequeathed the property to his daughter Susannah; she married Richard Ashdown of St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey Surrey tanner who after her death by his will of 6 Apr 1714 bequeathed it to his brother Robert Ashdown
  Robert Ashdown's will of 6 May 1714 gave a life interest to his father Richard with remainders to his brothers John and Alexander Ashdown & sister Ann Wickersham as tenants in common
  On 1 Apr 1735 John (of Chiddingstone Kent husbandman) assigned the third share in the lease to his brother Alexander senior of Tonbridge Kent tiler for £40 (1). On 26 Mar 1736 Alexander Ashdown assigned his two-thirds share to Edmund Hobbs of Fletching yeoman; Ann, who had meanwhile married Anthony Ellis, joined with him to assign the remaining third to Hobbs on 30 Apr 1737. On 8 Oct 1737 Hobbs assigned to John Bradford of Falmer gent for £256; the farm was occupied by Edmund Chapman (2.)
  
• Death*: Anne Ashdown died after 1737 at England.

Ann Osburne

• Birth*: Ann Osburne was born circa 1650 at England.
• Married Name: As of 26 February 1676, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Ann Osburne married Richard Ashdown on 26 February 1676 at Speldhurst, Kent, England, both of Chiddingstone.¹

Richard Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Richard Ashdown was born circa 1683 at Kent, England.
• He was the son of Richard Ashdown and Ann Osburne.
• Residence*: Circa 1709 Richard Ashdown lived at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, Surrey, England.
• Marriage*: Richard Ashdown married Susannah Maynard, daughter of Abraham Maynard and Elizabeth Maynard, in 1709 at Fletching, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Anecdote: A document at the East Sussex Record Office titled "Deeds of Heaths Farm Plumpton" (ESRO: AMS5797) provides an understanding of this family and in particular, Richard:
  Wood assigned the lease on 24 June 1698 to Abraham Maynard of Fletching yeoman; a house and barn had lately been built on the land. Maynard's will of 1 Jan 1700 bequeathed the property to his daughter Susannah; she married Richard Ashdown of St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey Surrey tanner who after her death by his will of 6 Apr 1714 bequeathed it to his brother Robert Ashdown
  Robert Ashdown's will of 6 May 1714 gave a life interest to his father Richard with remainders to his brothers John and Alexander Ashdown & sister Ann Wickersham as tenants in common
  On 1 Apr 1735 John (of Chiddingstone Kent husbandman) assigned the third share in the lease to his brother Alexander senior of Tonbridge Kent tiler for £40 (1). On 26 Mar 1736 Alexander Ashdown assigned his two-thirds share to Edmund Hobbs of Fletching yeoman; Ann, who had meanwhile married Anthony Ellis, joined with him to assign the remaining third to Hobbs on 30 Apr 1737. On 8 Oct 1737 Hobbs assigned to John Bradford of Falmer gent for £256; the farm was occupied by Edmund Chapman (2.)
  
• Occupation*: Richard Ashdown was a tanner in 1713.
• Will*: Richard Ashdown left a will made on 6 April 1714 at Bermondsey, Surrey, England.
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of Richard ASHDOWNE, Tanner of Bermondsey, 1714
  (PCC: PROB 11/539/311)
  Made: 6 April 1714
  Probate: 22 April 1714
  April the 6, 1714. I Richard Ashdowne of the parish of St Mary Magdalen Bermondsey in the County of Surry Tanner being in perfect mind and memory though sick in body and calling to mind my mortality knowing that it is appointed for all men once to dye First I recommend my Soul into the hands of Almighty God that gave it and my body to the ground to be buried after a Christian decent manner at the discretion of my Executors hereafter named And as to my worldly goods which God by his good providence hath blessed me with I dispose of as follows Item I give to my only son Richard Ashdown all my lands in the parish of Plumpton in the County of Sussex now in the occupation of Edward Chapman all the stock in the yard all the household goods and all ready moneys and debts that are due unto me And I appoint my brother Robert Ashdown of East Grinstead in the County of Sussex and Philip Seal of the parish of Tunbridge in the County of Kent to be my Executors and Trustees to bring up my son to the age of one and twenty and then they to deliver up their charge to him allowing every reasonable charge they shall be at Item I give unto my brother Robert Ashdown five pounds Item I give to my fatherand mother five pounds betwixt them Item I give to my brother Alexander Ashdown and my sister Sarah Ashdown five pounds betwixt them to be paid in one year after my decease out of the stock by my Executors But if in case it please God to call my son out of this world without issue I leave all here mentioned to my brother Robert Ashdown upon this condition that he shall pay unto my father and mother fifty shillings a year during their natural life and after their decease to his heirs and assigns for ever And I do give all to my son Richard Ashdown above mentioned debts legacies and funeral charges paid out of it And I do appoint Robert Ashdown and Philip Seal above mentioned to be the Executors of this my last Will and Testament
  Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us. In Witness where of I set my hand and seale ./. Richard Ashdowne ./. Tho. Andrews, Henry Fly, The marke of Tho. Skinner ./.
  Upon after thoughts and consideration it is the desire of this my last Will and Testament that my father and mother should have five pounds more than what is above mentioned. And also I do freely forgive all my brothers and sisters out of good will and affection which I have and do beare towards them all debts duties and demands whatsoever ./.
  22th day of April 1714
  Which day appeared personally Thomas Andrews and John Hind of the parish of Saint Mary Magdalen Bermondsey in the County of Surrey Tanners and being sworn on the holy Evangalists to depose the truth do severally depose as follows viz. that they these deponents were well acquainted with Richard Ashdowne late of the parish aforesaid Tanner deceased And that on Sunday the Eleventh of this instant April when these deponents were visiting the said deceased he did then declare that he would have the following additions made to his will and the said Thomas Andrews within a short time afterwards reduced the same into writing in manner following viz Upon after thoughts and considerations It is the desire of this my last Will and Testament that my father and mother have five pounds more that what is above mentioned And also I do freely forgive all my brothers and sisters out of good will and affection which I have and do beare towards them all debts duties and demands whatsoever. And they these deponents further say that the said deceased was at the time of giving such instructions of sound mind and memory./. Tho. Andrews, John Hind ./.
  [some Latin]
  W. Phipps, Sur.
  Probatum ….. 22 April 1714
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 27 Mar 2020.)
  
• Death*: Richard Ashdown died in 1714 at Bermondsey, Surrey, England.
• Burial*: Richard Ashdown was buried on 18 April 1714 at St Mary Magdalen, Bermondsey, Surrey, England, "Richard Ashdon from Long Lane tanner."²
• Probate: His estate was probated on 22 April 1714 at Prerogative Court of Canterbury, London, England.

Alexander Ashdown

• Birth*: Alexander Ashdown was born circa 1725 at England.
• Anecdote*: This Alexander Ashdowne appears at East Grinstead and there is no obvious birth or baptism to be found for him. It is possible that he is linked to earlier occurrences of Ashdown's at East Grinstead, in particular to the family of Robert Ashdown who was buried at East Grinstead in 1714 and left a will. There is an Alexander in that family but he moved to Tonbridge and then to Speldhurst and a connection has yet to be made.
• Marriage*: Alexander Ashdown married Elizabeth Hams on 19 April 1750 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B, both of East Grinstead.¹
• Death*: Alexander Ashdown died in 1773 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Alexander Ashdown was buried on 28 March 1773 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.²

Herbert Wickersham

• Marriage*: Herbert Wickersham married Anne Ashdown, daughter of Richard Ashdown and Ann Osburne, circa 1698 at England.
• Anecdote*: Note: There is a marriage on 1 Jul 1652 of Alice Ashdowne and Nicholas Wickenden of Leigh, Kent at Rotherfield.

Anne Wickersham

Parents:

• Birth*: Anne Wickersham was born on 14 April 1698 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert Wickersham and Anne Ashdown.
• Baptism: Anne Wickersham was baptized on 19 April 1698 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹

Elizabeth Wickersham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Wickersham was baptized on 3 January 1699/0 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert Wickersham and Anne Ashdown.

Mary Wickersham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wickersham was baptized on 8 January 1703/4 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert Wickersham and Anne Ashdown.

Sarah Wickersham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Wickersham was baptized on 22 October 1705 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert Wickersham and Anne Ashdown.

Thomas Wickersham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Wickersham was baptized on 7 September 1707 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Herbert Wickersham and Anne Ashdown.
• Death*: Thomas Wickersham died in 1709 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Wickersham was buried on 4 March 1709 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B, "child."²

Thomas Wickersham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Wickersham was baptized on 8 October 1709 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Herbert Wickersham and Anne Ashdown.
• Marriage: Thomas Wickersham married Susanna Stegning on 28 June 1731 at Cuckfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Wickersham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wickersham was baptized on 14 April 1711 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert Wickersham and Anne Ashdown.
• Death*: Mary Wickersham died in October 1711 at East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Wickersham was buried on 2 October 1711 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Wickersham

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Wickersham was baptized on 20 February 1713/14 at St Swithun, East Grinstead, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Herbert Wickersham and Anne Ashdown.