Volume 2 – Kent: The Alchins of Meopham, Leybourne and the Mallings

Part 3 – Alchins of Leybourne and the Mallings, Kent 1680 – 1901 ...continued...

1.1.1.2.1.11  ~~  Susanna Alchin

Susanna was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 24th January 1773. There is a record of Susanna Alchin being buried at Meopham on 19th September 1774, but this now seems likely to have been her aunt Susannah, widow of Henry Alchin as the will of Cassandra (Casina) Alchin of 1856 makes it clear that her sister Susannah survived.

There is a record of a marriage between Susanna Alchin and William Dunning at St Nicholas' church, Rochester on 24th June 1792. They had at least one child – Sophia. They may have had two other children – George and Naomi.

1.1.1.2.1.11.1  ~~  Sophia Dunning

Sophia was probably born around the turn of the 18th century. It appears that she never married and she was one of the main beneficiaries of her aunt Cassandra Alchin's will in 1856.

"and the residue of my monied property (if any) I give and bequeath to my niece Sophia Dunning spinster hereinafter named………  ………. To my niece Sophia Dunning daughter of William and Susannah Dunning my bed and bedding my bedstead and mattress and hangings my Brussels carpet my Pembroke table and workbox the set of horsehair chairs six knives and forks six silver tea spoons the sugar tongs and the night chair"

1.1.1.2.1.12  ~~  Catherine Alchin

Catherine was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 12th March 1775.

1.1.1.2.1.13  ~~  George Alchin

George was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 26th January 1777. George emigrated to the United States in the 1790s. Initially he settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and took the name George Loder Allchin.

George married Lucy Mary Post at Christ Church, Philadelphia on 8th January 1803. George and Lucy had at least seven children between 1803 and 1820 – three boys and a girl. At this stage the only identifiable children are – George (1804) and H(enry?) – (1809).

The 1800 US census records that George was the head of a household comprising two adult males at Chestnut Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 1810 census records that George was a book binder and he and his wife and their three children under five were living at Waggoners Alley in the South Mulberry Ward of Philadelphia.

The 1820 census records that George and his wife and their seven children (3 boys and 4 girls) were living at Dock Ward, Philadelphia.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1  ~~  George Loder Alchin

George was born at Philadelphia in 1804. The 1810 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Chestnut Ward, Philadelphia. The 1820 census probably records that George was living with his family at Waggoners Alley in the South Mulberry Ward of Philadelphia. At that stage he was probably already apprenticed out to learn his future trade.

George married Catherine; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1810. George and Catherine had at least five children – George (1834), Cassandra (1836), Susan (1840), William (1846) and Achindus (1850). The 1840 census records that George was the head of a household at Northern Liberties Ward 6, Philiadelphia. The household compriseda 30-40 year old male (George), a 30-40 year old woman (Catherine), a 20-30 year old woman (George's younger sister?) and 2 girls under 5 and a boy under 5 (another George probably).

The 1850 census records that George was a shoemaker and he and his wife and their four children were living at West Philadelphia. The 1860 census records that George was a gilder and he and his wife and three of their children were living at Stockton in Camden County, New Jersey. He owned no real estate and had personal estate valued at $300.

The 1870 census records that George was a gilder and he and his wife were living at Stockton in Camden County. Several of his children and grandchildren were livinging in neighbouring properties. Catherine died in the 1870's. The 1880 census records that George was a widower and a retired gilder. He was living with three of his children and three grandchildren at Camden, New Jersey.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1  ~~  George Loder Alchin

George was born at Philadelphia in 1834. The 1840 census probably records that the young boy was living with his family at Northern Liberties Ward 6, Philiadelphia. George is not recorded with the rest of his family in the 1850 census and he was probably apprenticed out at the time.

He is also not recorded in the 1860 US census. George probably married Alice; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1840. George and Alice had at least four children – Henry (1859), Elmer (1861), Alice (1867) and Susie (1869). During the American Civil War George enlisted in the Union Army on 29th September 1862. He served as a Private in 'G' Battery, @nd Heavt Artillery, 112th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. George was discharged from the army on 20th June 1865.

The 1870 census records that George was working as a machinist and he and his sister Cassandra were living living at Stockton, Camden County in New Jersey. They were next door to his parents on one side and his married sister Susan Pell on the other side.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1  ~~  Henry M. Alchin

Henry (Harry) was born in New Jersey on 30th January 1859. The 1870 census records that the school boy was living with his extended family at Stockton. Harry married Matilda Sing in 1879; she was born in New Jersey in January 1862, the daughter of John and Hannah Sing. The 1880 census records that Harry was a morocco finisher (leather worker) and he and his wife were living with her parents at Camden, New Jersey.

Harry and Matilda had at least seven children – Harry (1881), William (1887), Mary (1889), Lottie (1894), John (1895), Helen (1899) and Alice (1901). From the gaps between the births there were almost certainly several other children who miscarried or were still born.

The 1900 census records that Harry was a morocco (leather) dresser and he and his wife and their six children were living at Camden, New Jersey. The 1910 census records that Henry was a farm labourer and he and his wife and five of their children were living at Centre, Camden County.

The 1920 census records that Henry was a farm worker and he and his wife, four of their children and a grandson (12 year old George Alchin) were living at Haddon Heights, Camden County. The 1930 census records that Henry was a farmer and he and his wife and their two spinster daughters were still living at Haddon Heights in a house they were renting for $30 per month.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.1  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry (Harry Junior) was born in New Jersey in June 1881. The 1900 census records that Harry was a farm labourer and he was living with his parents at Camden, New Jersey.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.2  ~~  William T. Alchin

William was born in New Jersey on 14th March 1887. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Camden, New Jersey. William married Tillie in 1907; she was born in New Jersey in 1891. William and Lillie had ar least three children – Albert (1910), Helen (1914) and August (1917).

The 1910 census records that William was a shipyard worker and he and his wife and their infant son were living at Camden. The 1920 census records that William was a paint chipper in the shipyards and he and his wife and their three children were living at Gloucester, Camden County.

The 1930 census records that William was an iron worker in a ship yard and he and his wife and their three children were living at Runnymede, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.2.1  ~~  Albert Alchin

Albert was born at Camden, New Jersey on 19th July 1909. The 1910 census records that the 9 month old infant was living with his family at Camden. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Gloucester, Camden County.

The 1930 census records that Albert was an unmarried labourer and he was living with his parents at Runnymede, Camden County. Albert died at Stratford, Camden County, New Jersey in June 1984 aged 74 years.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.2.2  ~~  Helen Alchin

Helen was born in New Jersey in 1914. The 1920 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Gloucester, Camden County. The 1930 census records that Helen was working in a shirt factory and she was living with her parents at Runnymede, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.2.3  ~~  August Alchin

August was born in New Jersey in 1917. The 1920 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Gloucester, Camden County. The 1930 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Runnymede, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.3  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was born at Camden, New Jersey in May 1889. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Camden. Mary was still alive at the time of the 1910 census but she was not living with her parents.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.4  ~~  Charlotte Alchin

Charlotte, who was generally known as Lottie, was born in New Jersey in February 1894. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Camden, New Jersey. The 1910 census records that Lottie was living with her parents at Centre, Camden County.

The 1920 census records that Charlotte was unmarried and she was working in a shirt factory. She was living with her parents at Haddon Heights, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.5  ~~  John Alchin

John was born in New Jersey in December 1895. The 1900 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Camden, New Jersey. The 1910 census records that John was living with his parents at Centre, Camden County.

The 1920 census records that John was an unmarried shipyard worker and he was living with his parents at Haddon Heights, Camden County. John married Julia M. in 1922; she was born in New Jersey in 1905. John and Julia had at least five children – Anna (1923), Lillian (1924), Harry (1925), William (1927) and Charles (1929).

The 1930 census records that John was a foreman at a truck farm and he and his wife and their five young children were living in a house that they were renting at Willingboro, Burlington County, New Jersey.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.5.1  ~~  Anna M. Alchin

Anna was born in New Jersey in 1923. The 1930 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Willingboro, Burlington County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.5.2  ~~  Lillian K. Alchin

Lillian was born in New Jersey in 1924. The 1930 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Willingboro, Burlington County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.5.3  ~~  Harry M. Alchin

Harry was born in New Jersey in 1925. The 1930 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Willingboro, Burlington County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.5.4  ~~  William V. Alchin

William was born in New Jersey in 1927. The 1930 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Willingboro, Burlington County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.5.5  ~~  Charles V. Alchin

Charles was born in New Jersey in 1929. The 1930 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Willingboro, Burlington County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.6  ~~  Helen B. Alchin

Helen was born in New Jersey in September 1899. The 1900 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Camden, New Jersey. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Centre, Camden County.

The 1920 census records that Helen worked in the clothing industry and she was living with her parents at Haddon Heights, Camden County. The 1930 census records that Helen was a clerk in a drug store and the spinster was still living with her parents at Haddon Heights.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.1.7  ~~  Alice Alchin

Alice was born in New Jersey in 1901. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Centre, Camden County. The 1920 census records that Alice worked in the clothing industry and she was living with her parents at Haddon Heights, Camden County.

The 1930 census records that Alice was working in a shirt factory and the spinster was still living with her parents at Haddon Heights.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2  ~~  Elmer E. Alchin

Elmer was born at Camden, New Jersey on 2nd June 1861. The 1870 census records that the school boy was living with his extended family at Stockton. Elmner married Mary Kelly and they had at least three children – Elmer (1885), William (1887) and Annie (1891). Mary died before 1900.

The 1900 census records that Elmer was a cloth printer and he and his two sons were living at Canden, New Jersey. Also living with him was his housekeeper (defacto wife?), Annie Johnson who was born in England in 1864 and her two daughters Florence (1886) and Mary (1895). Elmer appears to have married Annie in about 1907 but in the meantime they had a child – Dorothy (1903).

The 1910 census records that Elmer was a printer in a cloth works and he and his wife and their four children (including 19 years old James who was probably Annie's son) were living at Camden. The 1920 census records that Elmer was a factory foreman and he and his wife Annie (nee Johnson?) were still living at Camden.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.1  ~~  Elmer E. Alchin

Elmer was born in New Jersey in February 1885. The 1900 census records that Elmer was working in a rug factory and he was living with his father at Camden, New Jersey. The 1910 census records that Elmer was an unmarried ship yard worker and he was living with his father and step-mother at Camden.

Elmer married Elizabeth; she was born in New Jersey in 1894. Elmer and Elizabeth had at least one child – Elmer (1913). The 1920 census records that Elmer was a shipyard labourer and he and his wife and their son were living at Centre, Camden County.

The 1930 census records that Elmer was a labourer and he and his wife and their son were living at Oaklyn, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.1.1  ~~  Elmer Alchin

Elmer was born in New Jersey in 1913. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Centre, Camden County. The 1930 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Oaklyn, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.2  ~~  William John Alchin

William was born at Camden, New Jersey on 19th January 1887. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his father at Camden, New Jersey. The 1910 census records that William was a house painter and he was living with his parents at Centre, Camden County. William married Marie L.; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1890.

William and Marie had at least five children – Marie (1914), Charlotte (1919), Frances (1922) and twins Edna and William (1928). The 1920 census records that William was a ship yard painter and he and his wife and their two children were living at Centre, Camden County.

The 1930 census records that William was a painter and he and his wife and their four children were living in a house (that they owned and which was worth $6,000) at Oaklyn, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.2.1  ~~  Marie Alchin

Marie was born in New Jersey in 1914. The 1920 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Centre, Camden County. The 1930 census records that Marie was living with her parents at Oaklyn, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.2.2  ~~  Charlotte Alchin

Charlotte was born in New Jersey in 1919. The 1920 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Centre, Camden County. Charlotte was not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1930 census and she may have died in infancy.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.2.3  ~~  Frances Alchin

Frances was born in New Jersey in 1922. The 1930 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Oaklyn, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.2.4  ~~  Edna Alchin

Edna and her twin brother William were born in New Jersey in 1928. The 1930 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Oaklyn, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.2.5  ~~  William F.J. Alchin

William and his twin sister Edna were born in New Jersey in 1928. The 1930 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Oaklyn, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.3  ~~  Annie M. Alchin

Annie was born at Camden, New Jersey on 24th March 1891. Annie is not recorded with her family in either the 1900 or 1910 census and she probably died in infancy.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.2.4  ~~  Dorothy Alchin

Dorothy was born in Camden, New Jersey in 1903. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Camden.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.3  ~~  Alice Alchin

Alice was born in New Jersey in 1867. The 1870 census records that the young girl was living with her extended family at Stockton, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.1.4  ~~  Susie Alchin

Susie was born in New Jersey in 1869. The 1870 census records that the young girl was living with her extended family at Stockton, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.2  ~~  Cassandra Alchin

Cassandra was born at Philadelphia in 1836. The 1840 census probably records that the young girl was living with her family at Northern Liberties Ward 6, Philiadelphia. The 1850 census records that Cassandra was living with her parents at West Philadelphia.

The 1860 census records that Cassandra was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Stockton, Camden County in New Jersey. The 1870 census records that Cassandra was still a spinster and she was living with her parents and several other members of her family at Stockton.

The 1880 census records that Cassandra was an unmarried invalid and she was living with her widowed father and married sister (Susan Pell) at Camden, Camden County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.3  ~~  Susan E. Alchin

Susan was born at Philadelphia in 1840. The 1840 census probably records that the infant was living with her family at at Northern Liberties Ward 6, Philiadelphia. The 1850 census records that the youmg girl was living with her family at West Philadelphia.

The 1860 census records that Susan was living with her parents at Stockton, Camden County, New Jersey. Susan married George Pell; he was born in New York in 1824. George and Susan had at least three children – Katie (1871), George (1873) and William (1875).

The 1870 census records that George was a cooper and he andhis wife were living with his wife's extended family at Stockton. George died in the 1870's. The 1880 census records that Susan and her three children were living with her widowed father and unmarried brother and sister at Camden, New Jersey.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.3.1  ~~  Katie Pell

Katie was born in New Jersey in 1871. The 1880 census records that the school girl was living with her extended family at Camden, New Jersey.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.3.2  ~~  George Pell

George was born in New Jersey in 1873. The 1880 census records that the school boy was living with his extended family at Camden, New Jersey.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.3.3  ~~  William Pell

William was born in New Jersey in 1875. The 1880 census records that the school boy was living with his extended family at Camden, New Jersey.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.4  ~~  William Alchin

William was born at Philapdelphia in 1846. The 1850 census records that youg boy was living with his family at West Philadelphia. The 1869 census records that William was living with his parents at Stockton, New Jersey. William is not recorded in the 1870 census.

The 1870 census records that William was a morroccan finisher (leather worker). He was unmarried and he was living with his extended family at Camden, New Jersey. William married Catherine Clemens in 1883; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1853. William and Catherine had at least two children – Mary (1884) and Frances (1888).

The 1900  census records that William was a leather worker and he and his wife and their two children were living at Lower Merion, Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. One of their daughters died between 1900 and 1910. The 1910 census records that William was a leather worker and he and his wife were still living at Lower Merion. Catherine's younger unmarried brother Reese Clemens was also living with them.

The 1930 census records that William was still a mleather worker and he and his wife and her brother were still living at Lower Merion.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.4.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was born in Pennsylvania in 1884. The 1900 census records that Mary was living with her parents at Lower Merion, Montgomery County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.4.2  ~~  Frances Alchin

Frances was born in Pennsylvania in 1886. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Lower Merion, Montgomery County.

1.1.1.2.1.13.1.5  ~~  Alchindus Alchin

Alchindus was born at Philadelphia in August 1850. The 1850 census records that the 1 month old infant was living with his family at West Philadelphia. He is not recorded in any subsequent census.

1.1.1.2.1.13.2  ~~  H(enry?) P. Alchin

H.P. (probably Henry) was born at Philadelphia in 1809. The 1810 census probably records that the young boy was living with his family at Chestnut Ward, Philadelphia. The 1820 census probably records that Henry was living with his family at Waggoners Alley in the South Mulberry Ward of Philadelphia. Henry married Catherine Brookoven at Philadelphia on 28th May 1831. Catherine died before the end of the decade.

Henry married Rebecca; she was born in Alabama in 1819. Henry and Rebecca had at least six children – Cassandra (1842), Susan (1845), Stephen (1847), Lavinia (1850), Rachel (1852) and Mary (1854). The 1840 census records that Henry was the head of a household at Conecuh, Alabama. He was probably a farmer and besides himself there was a 20-30 year old female (Rebecca?) and a 10-15 year old girl (probably either one of his younger sisters or a servant girl – slaves were not counted as part of the household).

Henry moved his family even further south into Florida in about 1846. The 1860 census records that Henry was a farmer and he and his wife and their six children were living at Escambia County, Florida. Henry's real estate was valued at $500 and his personal estate at $300.

Henry married again at Escambia, Florida on 17th February 1869.

1.1.1.2.1.13.2.1  ~~  Cassandra Alchin

Cassandra was born in Alabama in 1842. The 1860 census records that Cassandra was living with her parents at Escambia County, Florida.

1.1.1.2.1.13.2.2  ~~  Susan E. Alchin

Susan was born in Alabama in 1845. The 1860 census records that Susan was living with her parents at Escambia County, Florida.

1.1.1.2.1.13.2.3  ~~  Stephen W. Alchin

Stephen was born in Florida in 1847. The 1860 census records that Stephen was living with his parents at Escambia County, Florida. At the age of 13 years he would have been expected to help his father with their farm.

1.1.1.2.1.13.2.4  ~~  Lavinia P. Alchin

Lavinaia was born in Florida in 1850. The 1860 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Escambia County, Florida. Lavinia married at Davidson, Tennessee on 14th October 1879.

1.1.1.2.1.13.2.5  ~~  Rachel E. Alchin

Rachel was born in Florida in 1852. The 1860 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Escambia County, Florida.

1.1.1.2.1.13.2.6  ~~  Mary R. Alchin

Mary was born in Florida in 1854. The 1860 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Escambia County, Florida. Mary married at Escambia, Florida on 23rd March 1870.

1.1.1.2.1.13.3  ~~  Unknown Male Alchin

This presently unknown boy was born in Philadelphia between 1803 and 1820.

1.1.1.2.1.13.4  ~~  Unknown Female Alchin

This presently unknown girl was born in Philadelphia between 1803 and 1820.

1.1.1.2.1.13.5  ~~  Unknown Female Alchin

This presently unknown girl was born in Philadelphia between 1810 and 1820.

1.1.1.2.1.13.6  ~~  Unknown Female Alchin

This presently unknown girl was born in Philadelphia between 1810 and 1820.

1.1.1.2.1.13.7  ~~  Unknown Female Alchin

This presently unknown girl was born in Philadelphia between 1810 and 1820.

1.1.1.2.1.14  ~~  Rachel Alchin

Rachel was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 7th February 1779.

1.1.1.2.1.15  ~~  Casina Alchin

Casina was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 17th December 1780. Casina was born shortly after her father's death in October 1780. The baptismal register records her baptism thus:

"17th December 1780 – Casina daughter of widow Esther Alchin by her late husband John Alchin – privately baptised – publicly admitted 14th January 1781."

Was Casina the same person as "Cassandra Alchin, Spinster of St Ann, Limehouse" in London who died in 1856 (Stepney 1856 September qtr Volume 1c Page 370). It seems probable as her brother Francis Alchin made a codicil to his will on 6th February 1832 and left her the sum of 1000 pounds. The 1841 census records that Cassandra was a spinster and she was living with her elder brother Henry at Gill Street, Limehouse. Casina / Cassandra is not recorded in the 1851 English census.

Cassandra Alchin died in London in 1856 (Stepney 1856 September qtr Volume 1c Page 370). Her will (PRO reference PROB 11/2236) was proven at London on 10th September 1856. In an agreement with her relatives in Canada in 1846, Cassandra left the leasehold of her house in Limehouse to the nine children of Thomas Couchman Alchin (possibly her brother) and his wife Mary in return for the payment of an annuity of 20 pounds for the rest of her life. (In support of this theory John Alchin son of Thomas Couchman Alchin named one of his daughters Cassandra in 1854). Her will is reproduced below:

"In the name of God Amen I Cassandra Allchin of 14 Gill Street in the parish of Saint Anne Limehouse in the County of Middlesex Spinster being at this time of sound mind memory and understanding do make this my last Will and Testament Imprimis I commend my Soul into the hands of my ever blessed saviour and Redeemer in humble confidence that he will keep it until the day of his appearing and my body I resign unto the dust to rest in hope until the resurrection of the just I appoint Thomas Weller of No. 9 Smith Street Walworth in the County of Surrey and Thomas York of No. 116 Holborn Hill in the County of Middlesex to be the Executors of this my Will and I direct my said Executors to pay my funeral expenses and the expenses of proving this my Will out of the monies which shall be standing in my name in the government stocks or funds which I authorise them to sell out realise and receive for that purpose with any other monies belonging to me and I direct them to retain to their own use the sum of five pounds each for their trouble as Executors and the residue of my monied property (if any) I give and bequeath to my niece Sophia Dunning spinster hereinafter named I bequeath to William Allchin son of Henry and Ann Allchin one pair of silver table spoons to Thomas Allchin brother of the said William Allchin the eight day clock To my niece Sophia Dunning daughter of William and Susannah Dunning my bed and bedding my bedstead and mattress and hangings my Brussels carpet my Pembroke table and workbox the set of horsehair chairs six knives and forks six silver tea spoons the sugar tongs and the night chair To my niece Sophia Dunning wife of George Dunning the double chest of drawers the chimney (?) glass six knives and forks and salt spoons To Rachel Weller daughter of Thomas Weller the set of china To my niece Naomi Mosly wife of John Mosly the dressing drawers and looking glass the decanters the sofa and all the glass and three silver tea spoons and the best fender and fire irons the card table and the copper coal scuttle To Thomas Weller the round table To …….. Elsdon the best cruet and stand To George Elsdon the Pilgrims I Progress and Paradise Lost And I bequeath all the rest of my books unto the said Thomas Weller And I bequeath all the remaining household effects unto my niece Cassandra ……….. And I bequeath all my wearing apparel amongst my nieces Sophia Dunning spinster Sophia Dunning wife of George Dunning Rachel Weller Naomi Mosly Mary York wife of Thomas York and Cassandra ……….. and whereas by agreement made by letter in the year one thousand eight hundred and forty six between myself and Mary Allchin widow of Thomas Allchin of Wilmot Canada West it was agreed that in consideration of the said Mary Allchin paying me annually twenty pounds during my natural life I should bequeath by Will all my leasehold house situate at No. 14 Gill Street in the parish of Saint Anne Limehouse with all the yards gardens and appurtenances now occupied by me unto the said Mary Allchin or to her heirs executors administrators and assigns and whereas the said Mary Allchin hath since departed this life and the said yearly sum has since been paid to me by her children Now I do in performance of the said agreement bequeath and appoint all my estate and interest in the said leasehold house unto and between and amongst Thomas Allchin George Allchin John Allchin James Allchin Mary Allchin William Allchin Samuel Allchin Hannah Allchin and Sarah Allchin the children of the said Mary Allchin deceased for their joint benefit In witness whereof I the said Cassandra Allchin have to this my last Will and Testament subscribed my hand this thirty first day of august one thousand eight hundred and fifty five Cassandra Allchin Signed by the said Cassandra Allchin the Testatrix as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us both present together at the same time and ………. In her presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses Hannah Marie Williams 32 Adelphi Terrace Victoria Park Ann Ligmore No. 14 Gill Street Limehouse

Proved at London 19th September 1856 before the Worshipful Frederick Thomas Pratt Doctor of Laws and Surrogate by the oaths of Thomas Weller and Thomas York the Executors to who Admon was granted having been first sworn duly to administer"

1.1.1.2.2  ~~  Ann Alchin

Ann was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 4th August 1736. Ann did not long survive her parents. She was buried at East Malling aged only 16 months on 26th October 1737.

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