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James Catt

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Catt was baptized on 23 June 1755 at Westfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Solomon Catt and Elizabeth Stedman.
• Marriage*: James Catt married Ann Ashdown, daughter of Nicholas Ashdown and Mary Henley, on 27 October 1773 at Westfield, Sussex, England^B.²
• Death*: James Catt died in 1819 at Westfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: James Catt was buried on 11 July 1819 at St John the Baptist, Westfield, Sussex, England^B, "64 years."³

Charles Willis

• Marriage*: Charles Willis married Elizabeth Ashdown, daughter of Thomas Ashdown and Sarah Rogers, on 10 August 1774 at Westfield, Sussex, England^B, "Elizabeth daughter of Thomas."¹
• Anecdote*: Charles Willis recorded as a stray at Wateringbury, Kent on 27 Sep 1774 (KFHS CD11). Needs checking.

John Selmes

• Marriage*: John Selmes married Sarah Ashdown, daughter of Thomas Ashdown and Sarah Rogers, on 16 April 1766 at Westfield, Sussex, England^B.¹

Mary Ann Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Ann Ashdown was baptized on 3 July 1831 at St Peter & St Paul, Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B, "butcher."¹
• She was the daughter of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister.
• Married Name: As of 3 February 1883, her married name was Yeatman.
• Marriage*: Mary Ann Ashdown married George Yeatman on 3 February 1883 at St James, Westminster, London, England.
• Death*: Mary Ann Ashdown died on 26 May 1909 at Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England, at age 77. (source: David Ashdown tree - certificate.)
• Anecdote*: Died without issue.

Caroline Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Caroline Ashdown was baptized on 1 April 1838 at St Peter & St Paul, Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B, "Baker."¹
• She was the daughter of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister.
• Married Name: As of 29 April 1873, her married name was Kemp.
• Marriage*: Caroline Ashdown married Charles Kemp on 29 April 1873 at St Augustine's, Northbourne, Kent, England.
• Death*: Caroline Ashdown died in 1916 at Lambeth, London, England.

Elizabeth Ann Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Elizabeth Ann Ashdown was baptized on 6 October 1839 at St Peter & St Paul, Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B, "shopkeeper."¹
• She was the daughter of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister.
• Married Name: As of 1890, her married name was Smith.
• Marriage*: Elizabeth Ann Ashdown married Edward Smith in 1890 at Wimborne, Dorset, England.
• Death*: Elizabeth Ann Ashdown died in 1918 at Wimborne, Dorset, England.
• Anecdote*: Died without issue.

Hannah Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: Hannah Ashdown was born on 13 February 1842 at Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B; (source: David Ashdown tree.)
• She was the daughter of Alfred Ashdown and Hannah Bannister.
• Baptism: Hannah Ashdown was baptized on 1 May 1842 at St Peter & St Paul, Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B.¹

Alfred Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alfred Ashdown was baptized on 5 November 1843 at St Peter & St Paul, Peasmarsh, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of William Barton Ashdown and Jemima Jury.
• Marriage*: Alfred Ashdown married Elizabeth Jane Blanche in 1877 at Rye, Sussex, England^B.
• Death*: Alfred Ashdown died on 29 March 1898 at Union workhouse, Tenterden, Kent, England^B, at age 54.

John Curtis Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Curtis Ashdown was baptized on 20 August 1814 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, abode: St Mary in the Castle parish."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Eliza Crook.

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 25 February 1818 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, abode: St Mary in the Castle parish, Hastings."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Eliza Crook.

Charlotte Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Charlotte Ashdown was baptized on 12 December 1819 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, abode: St Mary in the Castle parish, Hastings."¹
• She was the daughter of John Ashdown and Eliza Crook.

Curtis Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Curtis Ashdown was baptized on 30 March 1823 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, abode: St Mary in the Castle parish, Hastings."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Eliza Crook.

Harry Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harry Ashdown was baptized on 17 July 1825 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, abode: St Mary in the Castle parish, Hastings."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Eliza Crook.

Alfred Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Alfred Ashdown was baptized on 22 October 1826 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, abode: St Mary in the Castle parish, Hastings."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Eliza Crook.

Henry Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Henry Ashdown was baptized on 12 July 1829 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer, abode: St Mary in the Castle parish, Hastings."¹
• He was the son of John Ashdown and Eliza Crook.

Eliza Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Eliza Ashdown was baptized on 8 July 1810 at St Clement's, Hastings, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Ashdown and Eliza Crook.

Ann Maria Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Maria Ashdown was baptized on 23 May 1813 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer."¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Taylor.

Jane Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Ashdown was baptized on 12 July 1818 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Taylor.

Thomas Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Ashdown was baptized on 5 November 1820 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Thomas Ashdown and Jane Taylor.
• Death*: Thomas Ashdown died in 1834 at Hollington, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Thomas Ashdown was buried on 9 November 1834 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "14 years."²

Sarah Ann Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Ann Ashdown was baptized on 29 August 1824 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer."¹
• She was the daughter of James Ashdown and Elizabeth Terry.

James Ashdown

Parents:

• Baptism*: James Ashdown was baptized on 12 March 1826 at St Leonard's, Hollington, Sussex, England^B, "labourer."¹
• He was the son of James Ashdown and Elizabeth Terry.

Martha Barnes

• Married Name: As of 12 May 1839, her married name was Ashdown.
• Marriage*: Martha Barnes married Thomas Ashdown, son of John Ashdown and Mariah Standen, on 12 May 1839 at Fairlight, Sussex, England^B, Thomas a widower, labourer. Both of this parish.¹

David Ashdown

Parents:

• Birth*: David Ashdown was born circa 1798 at Wivelsfield, Sussex, England^B; 1851 census has place of birth as Wivelsfield. 1861 census has place of birth as Ditchling.^1,2
• He was the son of William Ashdown and Jane Bax.
• Marriage*: David Ashdown married Hope Norman, daughter of Alan Norman and Mary Parks, on 7 July 1821 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Anecdote: Manor of Ditchling court roll, 31 May 1855:
  Admission of David Ashdown of Ditchling, labourer, on the out-of-court surrender of Betty Vaughan, 20 November 1854 to a cottage and an acre of land in Ditchling, late Herriott, before Cannon and formerly Dumbrell, quitrent 6d.
  Fine 6d certain. Steward: Francis Harding Gell. (ESRO: AMS 4309.)
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 David Ashdown and Hope Norman lived at Ditchling Common, Ditchling, Sussex, England, with unmarried daughters Hannah and Susan.¹
• Will*: David Ashdown left a will made on 22 March 1866 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.³
• Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of David Ashdown, Labourer of Ditchling, 1866
  (ESRO: AMS 4310)
  Made: 22 March 1866
  Probate: Not presented for probate
  This is the last Will and Testament of me David Ashdown of Ditchling Parish, in the County of Sussex, Labourer. I give devise and bequeath to my dear Wife Hope Ashdown the whole of my Real and Personal Estate whatsoever and wheresoever for her absolute use and benefit and I appoint my said Wife Executrix of this my Will. In witness whereof I have to this my last Will and Testament set my hand this twenty second day of March one thousand eight hundred and sixty-six.
  David Ashdown his mark X
  Signed and declared by the said David Ashdown the testator as and for his last will and testament in the presence of us who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have here with subscribed our names as witnesses being present at the same time.
  John Ashdown Thomas Baldock
  (Transcribed by Pat Ashdown Shepherd, 24 April 2020)
  The above will was presented at a court for the manor of Ditchling; William Kensett, John Comber and Thomas Feldwick, homage, on 13 June 1867.
  It does not appear to have been submitted for probate.
• Death*: David Ashdown died on 28 March 1866 at Ditchling, Sussex, England^B.⁴
• Burial*: David Ashdown was buried in 1866 at Bethal Baptist Chapel, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "67 years."
• Anecdote: Manor of Ditchling court roll, 13 June 1867:
  Admission of Hope Ashdown on the death of her husband David Ashdown to a cottage and an acre of land in Ditchling, late Herriott, before Cannon and formerly Dumbrell, quitrent 6d
  Fine 6d certain. Steward: Inigo Gell. (ESRO: AMS 4311.)

Hope Norman

Parents:

• Birth: Hope Norman was born in 1800 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Baptism*: Hope Norman was baptized on 27 July 1800 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.²
• She was the daughter of Alan Norman and Mary Parks.
• Marriage*: Hope Norman married David Ashdown, son of William Ashdown and Jane Bax, on 7 July 1821 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Married Name: As of 7 July 1821, her married name was Ashdown.
• Residence*: On 7 April 1861 Hope Norman and David Ashdown lived at Ditchling Common, Ditchling, Sussex, England, with unmarried daughters Hannah and Susan.¹
• Death*: Hope Norman died on 11 March 1890 at Burgess Hill, Sussex, England^B, at age 89.
• Burial: Hope Norman was buried in March 1890 at Bethal Baptist Chapel, Wivelsfield, Sussex, England, "89 years."
• Probate*: Her estate was probated on 30 May 1890 Effects: £7.³

Alan Norman

• Birth*: Alan Norman was born circa 1761 at England.
• Marriage License*: Alan Norman and Mary Parks obtained a marriage licence on 28 December 1789 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Alan a bachelor of Westmeston, 28+; Mary a spinster of Mayfield, 21+.¹
• Marriage: Alan Norman married Mary Parks on 29 December 1789 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, Alan of Westmeston, Mary of this parish.¹
• Death*: Alan Norman died in 1827 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Alan Norman was buried on 25 July 1827 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Parks

• Birth*: Mary Parks was born circa 1768 at Sussex, England.
• Marriage License*: Mary Parks and Alan Norman obtained a marriage licence on 28 December 1789 at Archdeaconry of Lewes, Sussex, England, Alan a bachelor of Westmeston, 28+; Mary a spinster of Mayfield, 21+.¹
• Married Name: As of 29 December 1789, her married name was Norman.¹
• Marriage: Mary Parks married Alan Norman on 29 December 1789 at Mayfield, Sussex, England^B, Alan of Westmeston, Mary of this parish.¹
• Death*: Mary Parks died in 1830 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Mary Parks was buried on 23 November 1830 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.²

Philadelphia Norman

Parents:

• Birth*: Philadelphia Norman was born on 5 November 1792 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Alan Norman and Mary Parks.
• Baptism: Philadelphia Norman was baptized on 16 December 1792 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹

Ann Norman

Parents:

• Birth*: Ann Norman was born on 12 May 1790 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Alan Norman and Mary Parks.
• Baptism: Ann Norman was baptized on 16 December 1792 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹

John Norman

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Norman was baptized on 27 May 1798 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Alan Norman and Mary Parks.
• Marriage*: John Norman married Eliza Townsend on 25 December 1817 at All Saints, Lewes, Sussex, England, both of this parish.²
• Occupation*: John Norman was a railway gatekeeper on 30 March 1851.³
• Residence*: On 30 March 1851 John Norman and Eliza Townsend lived at Brigdens, Glynde, Sussex, England.³
• Death*: John Norman died in 1881 at Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Norman was buried on 25 August 1881 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B, "84 years, workhouse."⁴

Lydia Norman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Lydia Norman was baptized on 17 August 1806 at St Martin's, Westmeston, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Alan Norman and Mary Parks.