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George Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Akehurst was baptized on 24 February 1771 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Akehurst and Mary Roberts.
• Death*: George Akehurst died in 1785 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Akehurst was buried on 4 September 1785 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B.²

Jane Neve

• Married Name: As of 25 July 1788, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Jane Neve married James Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Mary Roberts, on 25 July 1788 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B, witnesses: James DRAY and John HALL.¹
• Death*: Jane Neve died in 1807 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Jane Neve was buried on 19 November 1807 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B, "wife of James."²

Abraham Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Abraham Akehurst was baptized on 16 November 1788 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of James Akehurst and Jane Neve.

Katherine Potter

• Marriage*: Katherine Potter married Edward Collins, son of Henry Collins and Susannah (?), on 19 June 1786 at Worth, Sussex, England^B, bothof this parish.¹
• Married Name: As of 28 January 1798, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Katherine Potter married Thomas Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Mary Roberts, on 28 January 1798 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, Katherine COLLINS, a widow of Maresfield; Thomas of this parish.¹
• Death*: Katherine Potter died in 1802 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Katherine Potter was buried on 22 June 1802 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B, "wife of Thomas."²

Ann Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Akehurst was baptized on 2 February 1800 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Thomas Akehurst and Katherine Potter.

Sarah Jenner

• Married Name: As of 14 June 1785, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Sarah Jenner married John Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Mary Roberts, on 14 June 1785 at Tonbridge, Kent, England^B, John of Frant; Sarah of this parish. Note: This marriage a possibility only - not certain.¹

Harriet Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Harriet Akehurst was baptized on 13 January 1822 at All Saints, Herstmonceux, Sussex, England^B, "husbandman, Stunts Green."¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Jane Hall.

George Horton Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: George Horton Akehurst was baptized on 12 February 1800 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, "illegitimate."¹
• He was the son of George Horton and Hannah Akehurst.
• Marriage*: George Horton Akehurst married Jane Sharrard, daughter of Henry Sharrard and Mary (?), on 1 November 1823 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, George Horton AKEHURST.²
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 George Horton Akehurst and Jane Sharrard lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, with four children, using the name George HORTON.³
• Residence*: On 3 April 1881 George Horton Akehurst lived at Carriers Path, Hellingly, Sussex, England, widower, living with daughter Ellen Honysett, widow. Used the name George HORTON.⁴
• Death*: George Horton Akehurst died in 1882 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: George Horton Akehurst was buried on 19 December 1882 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.

George Horton

Jane Sharrard

Parents:

• Baptism*: Jane Sharrard was baptized on 26 September 1802 at St Peter & St Paul, Hellingly, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Henry Sharrard and Mary (?)
• Married Name: As of 1 November 1823, her married name was Horton.
• Marriage*: Jane Sharrard married George Horton Akehurst, son of George Horton and Hannah Akehurst, on 1 November 1823 at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, George Horton AKEHURST.²
• Residence*: On 7 June 1841 Jane Sharrard and George Horton Akehurst lived at Hellingly, Sussex, England^B, with four children, using the name George HORTON.³

Thomas Delves

• Marriage*: Thomas Delves married Hannah Parker on 27 July 1746 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Hailsham; Hannah of Uckfield.¹
• Anecdote*: The following may be relevant for further research:
  Bargain and Sale
  Date: 7 Dec 1675
  ESRO reference: SAS/PN 431
  Description: By THOMAS DELVE of Hailsham, husbandman, eldest son and heir of Joseph Delve late of Hailsham deceased., who was only brother and heir of Thomas Delve late of Herstmonceux, deceased., to JOHN HEATHFEILD of Hellingly, yeoman, - for £40 - of two pieces of fresh marshland called Berghers otherwise the Harebeting Marsh, containing 9 ac. in Hailsham, bounding to lands of Henry Godman, clerk, called Lubbershale, E., lands of Nicholas Rogers, sometime Reeds, W., lands late Waterhouses called Ratsland, S. and the common sewer called Hersthaven, N; the premises being in the occupation of John Fuller, gent. and were, 6 April, 1654, granted by John Akehurst the elder and John Akehurst the younger to the said Thomas Delve (see No. SAS-PN/420)
  Mark of Thomas Delve and seal
  Witnesses to deed and livery of seisin:- Simon Tutt, Henry Coby
  Creator(s): Portman family, Viscounts Portman.

Hannah Parker

• Marriage*: Hannah Parker married Thomas Delves on 27 July 1746 at St Thomas a Beckett, Lewes, Sussex, England^B, Thomas of Hailsham; Hannah of Uckfield.¹
• Married Name: As of 27 July 1746, her married name was Delves.¹

Henry Sharrard

• Marriage*: Henry Sharrard married Mary (?) circa 1795 at Sussex, England.

Mary (?)

• Marriage*: Mary (?) married Henry Sharrard circa 1795 at Sussex, England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1795, her married name was Sharrard.

Sarah (?)

• Birth*: Sarah (?) was born circa 1700 at England.
• Anecdote*: John and Sarah Akehurst were identified in the removal order (from Wadhurst) below:
  Date: 5 Jan 1736
  ESRO reference: PAR 498/32/2/35
  Description: John Ackhurst of Withyham with wife Sarah and sons John (2 years) and Thomas (3 years)
  Creator(s): Parish of Wadhurst
  
  Sarah's burial in 1771 is the earliest Akehurst burial in Withyham, showing that John and Sarah were probably the earliest Akehurst family to settle there.¹
• Married Name: As of circa 1725, her married name was Akehurst.
• Marriage*: Sarah (?) married John Akehurst, son of John Akehurst and Mary Haiselden, circa 1725 at England The marriage has not been found.
• Death*: Sarah (?) died in 1771 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Sarah (?) was buried on 23 August 1771 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John."¹

Sarah Akehurst

Parents:

• Baptism*: Sarah Akehurst was baptized on 6 August 1757 at St Michael & All Angels, Withyham, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Akehurst and Mary Roberts.
• Married Name: As of 4 December 1792, her married name was Friend.
• Marriage*: Sarah Akehurst married Edward Friend on 4 December 1792 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.²

Edward Friend

• Marriage*: Edward Friend married Sarah Akehurst, daughter of John Akehurst and Mary Roberts, on 4 December 1792 at Withyham, Sussex, England^B, both of this parish.¹

William Haiselden

• Marriage*: William Haiselden married Jane Young on 9 April 1672 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹

Jane Young

• Marriage*: Jane Young married William Haiselden on 9 April 1672 at Wadhurst, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Married Name: As of 9 April 1672, her married name was Haiselden.¹

Edward Collins

Parents:

• Birth: Edward Collins was born in 1762 at Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Edward Collins was baptized on 1 July 1762 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry Collins and Susannah (?)
• Marriage*: Edward Collins married Katherine Potter on 19 June 1786 at Worth, Sussex, England^B, bothof this parish.²
• Death*: Edward Collins died in 1794 at Worth, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Edward Collins was buried on 24 October 1794 at St Nicholas, Worth, Sussex, England^B.³

Abraham Collins

Parents:

• Baptism*: Abraham Collins was baptized on 18 February 1787 at St Nicholas, Worth, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Collins and Katherine Potter.

Edward Collins

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Collins was baptized on 25 January 1789 at St Nicholas, Worth, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Edward Collins and Katherine Potter.

Henry Collins

• Marriage*: Henry Collins married Susannah (?) circa 1755 at England.

Susannah (?)

• Marriage*: Susannah (?) married Henry Collins circa 1755 at England.
• Married Name: As of circa 1755, her married name was Collins.

Abraham Collins

Parents:

• Baptism*: Abraham Collins was baptized on 29 September 1765 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry Collins and Susannah (?)

Richard Collins

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Collins was baptized in November 1767 at St Bartholomew's, Maresfield, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of Henry Collins and Susannah (?)

Susan Akehurst

Parents:

• Birth: Susan Akehurst was born in 1634 at St James Garlickhithe, London, England.
• Baptism*: Susan Akehurst was baptized in May 1634 at St James Garlickhithe, London, England.¹
• She was the daughter of Harbert Akehurst and (?) Bonnick.
• Death*: Susan Akehurst died in 1635 at London, England.
• Burial*: Susan Akehurst was buried on 30 October 1635 at St James Garlickhithe, London, England.¹