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Richard Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Smith was baptized on 6 March 1714 at St Mary the Virgin, Ninfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Rejoice Wratten.

Frances Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Frances Smith was baptized on 2 March 1711 at St Mary the Virgin, Ninfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Rejoice Wratten.

John Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Smith was baptized on 21 October 1705 at St Mary the Virgin, Ninfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Rejoice Wratten.
• Death*: John Smith died in 1715 at Ninfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Smith was buried on 23 October 1715 at St Mary the Virgin, Ninfield, Sussex, England^B, "son of John and ?"²

Elizabeth Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Smith was baptized on 13 July 1718 at St Mary the Virgin, Ninfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Rejoice Wratten.

Samuel Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Samuel Smith was baptized on 18 May 1707 at St Mary the Virgin, Ninfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Rejoice Wratten.

Hannah Barnes

Parents:

• Birth*: Hannah Barnes was born on 30 September 1805 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown.
• Baptism: Hannah Barnes was baptized on 31 October 1805 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Isaac Barnes

Parents:

• Birth*: Isaac Barnes was born on 4 October 1803 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown.
• Baptism: Isaac Barnes was baptized on 23 November 1803 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Daniel Barnes

Parents:

• Birth*: Daniel Barnes was born on 13 January 1811 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown.
• Baptism: Daniel Barnes was baptized on 15 March 1811 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Phebe Seymour

Parents:

• Birth*: Phebe Seymour was born on 13 September 1813 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Joseph Seymour and Phoebe Ashdown.
• Baptism: Phebe Seymour was baptized on 5 December 1813 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Ashdown was born on 20 December 1813 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Mary Ashdown was baptized on 21 January 1814 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Ruth Barnes

Parents:

• Birth*: Ruth Barnes was born on 8 September 1815 at Chiddingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Barnes and Abigail Ashdown.
• Baptism: Ruth Barnes was baptized on 27 October 1815 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Harriet Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Harriet Ashdown was born on 14 September 1818 at Waldron, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Harriet Ashdown was baptized on 23 October 1818 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Sarah Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Sarah Ashdown was born on 11 November 1820 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Sarah Ashdown was baptized on 10 December 1820 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: James Ashdown was born on 5 December 1822 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: James Ashdown was baptized on 7 February 1823 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Ruth Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Ruth Ashdown was born on 20 January 1825 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Ruth Ashdown was baptized on 11 March 1825 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Dorcas Jane Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Dorcas Jane Ashdown was born on 14 January 1827 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Dorcas Jane Ashdown was baptized on 16 February 1827 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Orpah Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Orpah Ashdown was born on 9 January 1829 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Orpah Ashdown was baptized on 20 March 1829 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Rhoda Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Rhoda Ashdown was born on 22 July 1833 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ashdown and Ann Piper.
• Baptism: Rhoda Ashdown was baptized on 25 August 1833 at Independent Chapel, Heathfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Ashdown was born on 13 March 1817 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.

Sarah Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Ashdown was baptized on 6 November 1826 at Zoar Street Baptist, Hellingly, Sussex, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.

Trayton Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Trayton Ashdown was baptized on 22 November 1829 at Zoar Street Baptist, Hellingly, Sussex, England.¹
• He was the son of Jesse Ashdown and Mary Smith.

John Elliott

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Elliott was baptized on 24 November 1697 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, (ESRO: PAR 422/1/1/2/778.)
• He was the son of Alexander Elliott and Mary Stickland.

John Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Ashdown was baptized on 15 October 1665 at St Margaret, Buxted, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Robert Ashdown and Elizabeth (?)
• Marriage License*: John Ashdown and Mary (?) obtained a marriage licence on 12 October 1699 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Maresfield; Mary KIDDER a widow of Maresfield.
• Anecdote: According to my estimation, John Akehurst would have been about 25 years younger that Mary Kidder.
• Will*: John Ashdown left a will made on 6 July 1714 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B.²
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Ashdowne, Yeoman of Buxted, 1714
  (ESRO: PBT/2/1/5/219)
  Made: 6 July 1714
  Proved: 18 August 1714
  Familysearch: Film: 1067010; image: 127, 128
  In the Name of God Amen I John Ashdowne of the parish of Buxted in the County of Sussex Yeoman being of sound and disposing mind and memory thanks be given to Almighty God for the same and calling to remembrance the uncertainty of this life doe make constitute ordaine and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following revoakeing and annulling by these presents all and every will and wills by me att any time heretofore made and declared and desiring and appointing that this only be taken for my last will and testament And first being heartily sorry for my sins past most humbly desiring forgiveness af the same I commit my soule to Allmighty God trusting to be saved through the merritts of Jesus Christ and my body to be decently buried by my Executrix hereafter named, Andas to the settling and disposing of the temporal estate which it hath pleased God to bestow upon me I doe order give and dispose of the same in manner and forme following (that is to say) first I will that my debts be paid and discharged Item I give unto my brother Robert Asdown one shilling Item I give unto my Cozons Mary Ashdown the sum of fifty pounds of lawful money of Great Britain, and to Anne Asdowne ten pounds and to Mary Truss ten pounds, and to Sarah Jupp ten pounds, and to Elizabeth Jupp ten pounds And to Lusha Jupp ten pounds and to William Truss one shilling Item I give unto Thomas Ticehurst the sume of Twenty pounds And to Mary Ticehurst John Ticehurst Anne Ticehurst and William Ticehurst each of them twenty shillings apiece Item I give unto William Brackpoole the sume of twenty pounds and to James Brackpoole John Brackpoole Thomas Brackpoole Mary Brackpoole and to Anne Brackpoole each of them twenty shillings apiece Item I give unto John Smith five pounds and to John Harris twenty shillings all which said Legacies as aforesaid I will to bee paid within six months after the death of my loving wife Mary whom I make full and Sole Executrix of this my last will on condition she give security to my trustees for the payments of my debts and Legacies as aforesaid and continue a widow but in case she shall marry I will her to have only forty shillings a yeare to be paid her by my trustees hereinafter named and appointed to see this my last will duely executed as is abovesaid Lastly I nominate and appoint John Norman of Maresfield and John Kidder of Glynd my trustees and overseers of this my last will and testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto sett my hand and seale the sixth day of July Anno Dom One thousand Seaven hundred and fourteen 1714 John Ashdown Signed Sealed published and declared to be his last will and testament in the presence of Robert Roots Richard Devonish
  Probatum [Latin] 18 August 1714 Maria Ashdowne Relict
  Deanery of South Malling
  Value £257 8s 6d
  (Transcribed by Geoffrey Barber, 27 January 2020.)
  
• Death*: John Ashdown died in August 1714 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B, at age 48.
• Burial*: John Ashdown was buried on 4 August 1714 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.³
• Probate: His estate was probated on 18 August 1714 at Deanery of South Malling, Sussex, England, Value £257 8s 6d.

Mary (?)

• Birth*: Mary (?) was born circa 1640 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1667, her married name was Russell.
• Marriage*: Mary (?) married William Russell circa 1667 at Sussex, England.¹
• Married Name: As of 20 June 1671, her married name was Kidder.
• Marriage License*: Mary (?) and John Kidder obtained a marriage licence on 20 June 1671 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a widower, yeoman of Maresfield; Mary a widow of the same parish; Sponsors: John Kidder and Edward Hodely, yeoman of Buxted.¹
• Married Name: As of 12 October 1699, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage License*: Mary (?) and John Ashdown obtained a marriage licence on 12 October 1699 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John of Maresfield; Mary KIDDER a widow of Maresfield.
• Death*: Mary (?) died in 1719 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary (?) was buried on 21 June 1719 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.

John Kidder

• Marriage License*: John Kidder and Mary (?) obtained a marriage licence on 20 June 1671 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, John a widower, yeoman of Maresfield; Mary a widow of the same parish; Sponsors: John Kidder and Edward Hodely, yeoman of Buxted.¹
• Death*: John Kidder died in 1684 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Kidder was buried on 30 September 1684 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Kidder

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Kidder was baptized on 6 August 1672 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Kidder and Mary (?)

Mary Kidder

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Kidder was baptized on 24 February 1674/75 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B, doubt over month.¹
• She was the daughter of John Kidder and Mary (?)
• Marriage License: Mary Kidder and Thankful Ticehurst obtained a marriage licence on 16 April 1694 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Mary of Maresfield; Thankful of Burwash.²
• Married Name: As of 26 April 1694, her married name was Ticehurst.
• Marriage*: Mary Kidder married Thankful Ticehurst on 26 April 1694 at Little Horsted, Sussex, England^B, Mary of Maresfield; Thankful of Burwash.^2,3

John Kidder

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Kidder was baptized on 17 January 1677/78 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Kidder and Mary (?)
• Residence*: In 1714 John Kidder lived at Glynde, Sussex, England^B.²
• (Witness) Will: John Kidder is mentioned in the will of John Ashdown dated 6 July 1714 at Buxted, Sussex, England^B.²

Sarah Kidder

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Kidder was baptized on 21 April 1681 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Kidder and Mary (?)
• Burial*: Sarah Kidder was buried in May 1681 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B, "daughter of John & ---."²
• Death*: Sarah Kidder died in May 1681 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.

Elizabeth Kidder

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Kidder was baptized on 15 February 1682/83 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Kidder and Mary (?)