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

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

1.3.4.4.1.4  ~~  Ann Alchin

Ann was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 11th August 1784. Ann appears to have had a child prior to her marriage. She married John Sills Charlton at St Leonard’s church, Shoreditch in London on 17th February 1807. Two days later John and Ann baptised their son Stephen at Meopham. John Charlton was born at Boxley in 1779.

John and Ann had at least two other children – John (1808) and Thomas (1810). John died at Cliffe on 21st April 1817 aged 58 years. Ann died on 17th December 1832 aged 48 years. They are both buried at Meopham (grave G33):

“In memory of John Sills Charlton late of Cliffe who died April the 21st 1817 aged 58 years Also Ann Charlton daughter of John and Mary Alchin of this parish and wife of the above who died December 17th 1832 aged 48 years. Left issue two sons viz John Sills and Thomas”

1.3.4.4.1.4.1  ~~  Stephen Charlton

Stephen was born prior to his parents marriage. He was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 19th February 1807 but he died almost straight away. Stephen was buried at Meopham on 21st February 1807.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2  ~~  John Sills Charlton

John was born on 17th October 1808, probably at Cliffe at Hoo. He was baptised at St Helen’s church, Cliffe at Hoo on 16th November 1808. John married Laetitia Tatner by licence at Horton Kirby on 30th July 1830. The witnesses to the ceremony were George and Elizabeth Cuss.

Laetitia Tatner was born on 3rd February 1810 and she was christened on 14th March 1810 at Horton Kirby the daughter of William Tatner and Rebecca Hubbard. John and Laetitia had at least eight children – Elizabeth (1831), Sarah (1832), Thomas (1833), John (1835), Egbert (1837), Arthur (1840), Alfred (1843) and Ellen (1846).

The 1841 census records that John was a miller and he and his baby son and some servants were living at Mill House, Hadlow Road, Tonbridge. His wife and their other two sons were visiting his uncle Thomas Alchin at Hastings. John was a major beneficiary and executor of the will of his uncle Thomas Alchin when he died in 1854.

Laetitia died sometime between 1846 and 1851. The 1851 census records that John was a widowed miller and a corn and seed merchant. He and three of his children were living at Charlton House, Tonbridge. Also living with them was his late wife’s sister Sarah Tatner.

The 1861 census records that John was widowed and describes him as a miller, corn merchant and farmer of 102 acres. He was living alone apart from servants at Charlton Terrace, Tonbridge. He also had a 19 year old engineer’s daughter (Eleanor Smith of St Mary Cray) staying with him at the time.

John died at The Mills, Tonbridge on 30th October 1867 aged 59 years (Tonbridge 1867 December qtr Volume 2a Page 295).

From TONBRIDGE TELEGRAPH November 2nd 1867. (Price 1 1/2d)

”On Wednesday morning, Mr John Sills Charlton, miller, got up at about six o'clock and while dressing he called for his housekeeper and told her he could not procure his breath.  She at once rushed off for Mr Parker, surgeon, but before his arrival, which was in about a quarter of an hour afterwards, Mr Charlton had breathed his last. He had been out the previous day and seemed to be enjoying bettter health than usual.  Deceased who has been a tradesman in this town for many years was universally respected and his death is mourned by a great number of friends.”

His will, which he signed on 6th May 1867, was proved at London on 22nd November 1867 by the oaths of his sons John Sills Charlton and Egbert Charlton and by James Smith Eastes the Executors of his Last Will and Testament. Laetitia died on 20th November (the year engraved on her tombstone is illegible but it was before 1861). She was buried with her husband and their three eldest children at Meopham (grave G28):

“Sacred to the memory of John Sills Charlton born October 17th 1808 died October 1867 also Letitia wife of the above born February 3rd 1810 died 20 November…… Also Tho ….. Tha Charlton / Eliz 18 January 1839 Sar(ah) born March 1832 died March 3rd 1839 Thomas Allchin born July 14th 1833 dated August 12th 1840”

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.1  ~~  Elizabeth Ann Charlton

Elizabeth was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge on 4th March 1831. She died at Tonbridge on 26th January 1839 aged 7 years (Tonbridge 1839 March qtr Volume 5 Page 344). She was buried with her parents at Meopham.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.2  ~~  Sarah Charlton

Sarah was born in March 1832 and she was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge on 24th May 1832. Sarah died on 3rd March 1839 aged almost 7 years. She was buried with her parents at Meopham.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.3  ~~  Thomas Alchin Charlton

Thomas was born at Tonbridge in July 1833 and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge on 13th October 1833. Thomas died aged 7 years at Tonbridge on 12th August 1840 (Tonbridge 1840 September qtr Volume 5 Page 354). He was also buried with his parents at Meopham.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4  ~~  John Sills Charlton

John was born at Tonbridge in 1835 and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge on 20th May 1835. The 1841 census records that the school boy and his mother were visiting his great uncle Thomas Alchin at Hastings.

The 1851 census records that John was living with his widowed father at Charlton House, Tonbridge. At that stage he was probably already learning his father’s business. Neither John nor any of his brothers are recorded in the 1861 census.

John married Sarah Jordan; she was baptised at Lillington, Warwickshire on 27th July 1840 the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Jordan. Joseph Jordan was a miller like his son in law. John and Sarah had eleven children – Florence (1864), Mary (1866), John (1868), Ellen (1870), Arthur (1871), Charles (1873), Margaret (1874), Edith (1875), Alfred (1876), Henry (1878) and Catherine (1880).

The 1871 census records that John was a miller, farmer and land owner. He and his wife, their four children and three servants were living at Town Mill, Tonbridge. The 1873 land ownership survey records that John owned 34.5 acres freehold with a gross estimated rental of 712 pounds 10 shillings.

The 1881 census records that John was a merchant miller and farmer and he was visiting his widowed father in law at Woodcote, Kenilworth in Warwickshire. Sarah and her younger children were recorded at their home at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The family employed five servants including a French Governess.

The 1891 census records that John was a miller and farmer. He and his wife and nine of their children, plus one servant, were living at ‘Scrublands’ (?) off Charlton Terrace, Tonbridge. John died at Tonbridge on 17 January 1897 aged 61 years (Tonbridge 1897 March qtr Volume 2a Page 427) and he was buried in Tonbridge Cemetery. His personal estate was valued at over 950 pounds.

The 1901 census records that Sarah and her two unmarried daughters were living at 4 Crayfield Road, Bexhill in Sussex.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.1  ~~  Florence Sarah Charlton

Florence was born at Market Deeping, Lincolnshire in 1864. Like her younger sister each census provides a different place of birth for her. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that Florence was at boarding school at Hastings St Leonards, Sussex. The 1891 census records that Florence was not yet married and she was living with her parents at Tonbridge.

The 1901 census records that Florence was a spinster and she was living with her widowed mother at 4 Crayfield Road, Bexhill.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.2  ~~  Mary Elizabeth  Charlton

Mary was born at West Deeping, Lincolnshire in 1866 although in each census her place of birth is different. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that Mary was at boarding school at Hastings St Leonards. The 1891 census records that Mary was not yet married and she was living with her parents at Tonbridge.

Mary married Ernest Edward Phillips in 1891 (Tonbridge 1891 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1151); he was born at Croydon in 1864. Ernest and Mary had at least two children – Kathleen (1892) and Florence (1894). The 1901 census records that Ernest was a bank clerk and he and his wife and their two children were living at 13 St Marys Green, Chiswick.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.2.1  ~~  Kathleen M. Phillips

Kathleen was born at Hammersmith in 1892. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 13 St Marys Green, Chiswick.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.2.2  ~~  Florence M. Phillips

Florence was born at Hammersmith in 1894. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 13 St Marys Green, Chiswick.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.3  ~~  John Sills Charlton

John was born at Tonbridge in 1868. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that he was a public school boy, boarding at Malvern House, River in Kent. The 1901 census records that John was assisting his father as a miller and farmer. He was living at Tonbridge with his parents.

John married Lilian Augusta Hill in London in 1899 (St George Hanover Square 1899 September qtr Volume 1a Page 1093). Lilian was born at St Ives, Huntingdonshire in 1872 and she was the daughter of Charles Gray Hill JP, Rector of Warboys, Huntingdonshire.

John and Lilian had at least two children – John (1901) and Lilian (1902).

The 1901 census records that John was a corn merchant and he and his wife and their infant son were living at Grove House, Charlton Terrace, Tonbridge. His eldest son later married the daughter of the Earl of Carrick.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.3.1  ~~  John Sills Charlton

John was born at Tonbridge in December 1900 (Tonbridge 1900 December qtr Volume 2a Page 730). The 1901 census records that John was 3 months old and he was living with his parents at Grove House, Charlton Terrace, Tonbridge. John married Lady Irene June Beatrice Butler on 31st October 1923.

According to information received, Lady Irene was born on 11th June 1901 and she was the daughter of Charles Ernest Alfred French Butler, 7th Earl of Carrick and Ellen Rosamond Mary Lindsay. The family claimed descent from Princess Mary Tudor the daughter of King Henry VII and Elizabeth Plantagenet (daughter of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville).

John and Irene had at least one child – Michael (1925). The couple were divorced in 1934 and Lady Irene subsequently married Anthony Gordon Hobson on 27th December 1934.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.3.1.1  ~~  Michael Tobias Peter Charlton

Michael was born on 21st August 1925. Michael married Maria Feultherada in 1953 and they had two children – Marie and John.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.3.2  ~~  Lilian Joan Charlton

Lilian was born at Tonbridge in 1902 (Tonbridge 1902 June qtr Volume 2a Page 807).

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.4  ~~  Ellen Letitia Charlton

Ellen was born at Tonbridge on 21st May 1870 (Tonbridge 1870 June qtr Volume 2a Page 559). She was baptised at Tonbridge on 6th July 1870. The 1871 census records that the 10 month old infant was living with her family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1891 census records that Ellen was not yet married and she was living with her parents at Tonbridge.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.5  ~~  Arthur Leslie Charlton

Arthur was born at Tonbridge in 1871 (Tonbridge 1871 December qtr Volume 2a Page 554). The 1881 census records that Arthur was a school boy and he was living with his family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1891 census records that Arthur was working as a clerk and he was living with his parents at Tonbridge.

The 1901 census records that Arthur was a corn merchant of Tonbridge, possibly in partnership with his elder brother, John. Arthur was a bachelor and he was living alone in 2 rooms at 30 Hadlow Road, Tonbridge.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.6  ~~  Charles Herbert Charlton

Charles was born at Tonbridge in 1873 (Tonbridge 1873 March qtr Volume 2a Page 596). Charles died at Tonbridge later that year.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.7  ~~  Margaret Amy Charlton

Margaret was born at Tonbridge in 1874 (Tonbridge 1874 March qtr Volume 2a Page 595). The 1881 census records that Margaret was a school girl and she was living with her parents at Town Mills, Tonbridge. She is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1891 census.

Margaret probably married Frank Dacomb Bird in London in 1898 (Pancras 1898 March qtr Volume 1b Page 124). However neither she nor Frank Bird are recorded in the 1901 English census and they may have emigrated.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.8  ~~  Edith Grace Charlton

Edith was born at Tonbridge in 1875 (Tonbridge 1875 September qtr Volume 2a Page 583). The 1881 census records that Edith was a school girl and she was living with her family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her parents at Tonbridge.

Edith probably married either George Faultlers or William Arthur Street in London in 1907 (Hackney 1907 June qtr Volume 1b Page 698).

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.9  ~~  Alfred Cecil Charlton

Alfred was born at Tonbridge in 1876 (Tonbridge 1876 December qtr Volume 2a Page 617). The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1891 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he was living with his parents at Tonbridge.

Alfred enlisted in the Army – possibly only during the duration of the Boer War. The 1901 census records that he was a gunner and he was stationed at B Depot Battery, Royal Horse Artillery in London.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.10  ~~  Henry Nevil Charlton

Henry was born at Tonbridge in 1878 (Tonbridge 1878 September qtr Volume 2a Page 624). The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1891 census records that Henry was a school boy and he was living with his family at Tonbridge.

Henry is not recorded in the 1901 English census and it is quite possible that he had also joined the army and he was serving overseas.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.4.11  ~~  Catherine Mabel Charlton

Catherine was born at Tonbridge in mid 1880. At the time of the census the following year she was 9 months old and living with her family at Town Mills, Tonbridge. The 1891 census records that Catherine was a school girl and she was living with her family at Tonbridge. The 1901 census records that she was unmarried and she was living with her widowed mother at Bexhill.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.5  ~~  Egbert Charlton

Egbert was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge on 31st May 1837. The 1841 census records that the young boy and his mother were visiting his great uncle Thomas Alchin at Hastings. The 1851 census records that Egbert was enrolled in a boarding school at Ramsgate. When he left school, Egbert trained as a doctor and he was later a member of the Royal College of Surgeons.

During the late 1850s Egbert practiced at Guys Hospital in London. In 1867 Egbert was practicing / living at Albion Place, Hyde Park Square. He is not recorded in the 1871 English census and he may have been overseas.

Egbert died in 1877 at the age of 40 years (Tonbridge 1877 September qtr Volume 2a Page 311).

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.6  ~~  Arthur Charlton

Arthur was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge on 15th January 1840. The 1841 census records that the toddler remained at home at Tonbridge while his mother and brothers were away visiting his great uncle Thomas Alchin. Arthur is not recorded with his family in the 1851 census and he was probably also away at boarding school. He is also not recorded in the 1861 census.

Arthur may have married at least three times. He firstly married Mary (possibly Smith); she was born at Deeping in 1839. The 1871 census records that Arthur had no occupation and he and his wife and her sister were living at Salisbury House, Chiswick.

Mary must have died soon afterwards as Arthur may have subsequebtly married either Lucy Ann Baker or Elizabeth Jane Fenner in 1872 (Tonbridge 1872 March qtr Volume 2a Page 644). His second wife must have died in turn as Arthur subsequently married Jennie; she was born at Colva, Radnorshire in 1863.

Arthur and Jennie do not appear to have had any surviving children. The 1881 and 1901 census both record that Arthur was living on his own means and he and his wife were living at 132 Kensington Park Road, Kensington. Arthur died at Tonbridge Workhouse Infirmiary on 25th August 1911.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.7  ~~  Alfred Charlton

Alfred was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Tonbridge on 20th October 1843. The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed father at Charlton House, Tonbridge. He is also not recorded in the 1861 census. Alfred also went to University to study medicine.

Alfred married Helen Johnson in London in 1867 (Kensington 1867 March qtr Volume 1a Page 191). Helen was born at Sellindge, Kent in 1841. Alfred and Helen had at least two children – Helen (1870) and Alfred (1872).

The 1871 census records that Alfred was a General Practitioner and he and his wife and their daughter were living at London Road, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that Alfred was a General Practitioner and he and his wife and their son were living in the Doctor’s House, Brabourne.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.7.1  ~~  Helen M Charlton

Helen was born at Tonbridge in 1870. The 1871 census records that the 8 month old infant was living with her family at London Road, Tonbridge. She is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1881 census.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.7.2  ~~  Alfred Gunning Charlton

Alfred was born at Southboro in 1872 (Tonbridge 1872 June qtr Volume 2a Page 545). The 1881 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he was living with his parents at Brabourne.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8  ~~  Ellen Charlton

Ellen was born at Tonbridge in 1846. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her widowed father at Charlton House, Tonbridge. The 1861 census records that Ellen was a school girl and she was boarding with a number of other girls at 1 Gloucester Cottage, New Windsor.

Ellen married Henry Roome Hayden at St George Hanover Square , London on 30th July 1866. Henry was a retired Professor of Music and he was born at Norwich in 1832. Henry and Ellen had at least five children – Harry (1868), William (1869), Nelly (1871), Jessie (1873) and Fred (1875).

The 1871 census records that Henry was a Professor of Music. He and his wife, their three children, a cousin (Emily J Smith who was born at St Mary Cray in 1851) and three servants were all living at Latham Villa, Springfield Road, St Leonards.

The 1881 census records that Henry was a Music Teacher and he and his wife and their three youngest children were living at 4 Havelock Road, Tonbridge. The family is not recorded in the 1891 English census. The 1901 census records that Henry was a retired Professor of Music and he and his wife and their two unmarried daughters were living at Hastings.

Henry died at “Ivy Arch”, Hastings in 1906 aged 74 years. Ellen died aged 84 years on 26 January 1931.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.1  ~~  Harry Arthur Philip Hayden

Harry was born at Hastings St Leonards in 1868. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Latham Villa, Springfield Road, St Leonards. At the time of the 1881 census Harry was probably away at boarding school. He married Jane Maria Vost in 1889. Jane was born at Kelso, Scotland in 1866.

Harry and Jane had at least five children – Dorothy (1890), Derrick (1892), Leslie (1895), Henry (1903) and Alan (1906). During the 1890’s the family was living at Sutton in Surrey. The 1901 census records that Harry was a wine and spirit traveller. He and his wife and their two eldest children were living at ‘Runny Dale’ Cedar Road, Sutton. The family employed a live-in servant, 17 year old Lucy Cook of Birmingham.

Jane died at Croydon in 1954 aged 88 years.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.1.1  ~~  Dorothy Maud Hayden

Dorothy was born at 1 Lavendar Road, Sutton in Surrey in 1890 (Epsom 1890 September qtr Volume 2a Page 2). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at ‘Runny Dale’ Cedar Road, Sutton.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.1.2  ~~  Derrick Arthur Hayden

Derrick was born at 1 Lavender Road, Sutton in 1892 (Epsom 1892 December qtr Volume 2a Page 8). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at ‘Runny Dale’ Cedar Road, Sutton. Derrick married Phillis and they had at least one child who was born in Canada.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.1.3  ~~  Leslie Roome Hayden

Leslie was born at Sutton in 1895 (Epsom 1895 March qtr Volume 2a Page 12). Leslie died at Sutton the following year aged 1 year (Epsom 1896 March qtr Volume 2a Page 6).

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.1.4  ~~  Henry Ronald Hayden

Henry was born at Sutton in 1903 (Epsom 1903 March qtr Volume 2a Page 16). He married Margaret Evelyn Banks in 1927; she was born in 1905. Henry and Margaret had two children. Margaret died in University College Hospital, London in 1990.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.1.5  ~~  Alan Douglas Hayden

Alan was born at Sutton in 1906 (Epsom 1906 March qtr Volume 2a Page 11). He died at Axminster Hospital aged 87 years in 1993.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.2  ~~  William John Hayden

William was born at Hastings St Leonards in 1869. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at latham Villa, Springfield Road, St Leonards. At the time of the 1881 census William was probably away at boarding school. He married Ada Rubie in 1891; she was born at Brighton in 1869.

William and Ada had at least three children – Ruby (1892), Kathleen (1895) and Doris (1896). The 1901 census records that William was a commercial traveller in wine. He and his wife and their three daughters were living at 41 Mt Pleasant Road, Hastings.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.2.1  ~~  Ruby Marguerite Hayden

Ruby, known as Meg, was born at Hastings in 1892 (Hastings 1892 June qtr Volume 2b Page 28). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 41 Mt Pleasant Road, Hastings.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.2.2  ~~  Kathleen Leonie Hayden

Kathleen was born at Hastings in 1895 (Hastings 1895 March qtr Volume 2b Page 28). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 41 Mt Pleasant Road, Hastings.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.2.3  ~~  Doris May Hayden

Doris was born at Hastings in 1896 (Hastings 1896 June qtr Volume 2b Page 39). The 1901 census records that Doris was living with her family at 41 Mt Pleasant Road, Hastings.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.3  ~~  Nelly Ann Louise Hayden

Nelly was born at Hastings St Leonards in 1871 (Hastings 1871 March qtr Volume 2b Page 34). The 1871 census records that the 2 month old infant was living with his family at Latham Villa, Springfield Road, St Leonards. The 1881 census records that Nelly was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 4 Havelock Road, Tonbridge.

The 1901 census records that Nelly was a spinster and she was still living with her parents at Hastings.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.4  ~~  Jessie Maud Hayden

Jessie was born at Hastings St Leonards in 1873 (Hastings 1873 March qtr Volume 2b Page 30). The 1881 census records that Jessie was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 4 Havelock Road, Tonbridge. The 1901 census records that Jessie was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Hastings.

1.3.4.4.1.4.2.8.5  ~~  Fred Hayden

Fred was born at Hastings St Leonards in 1875 (Hastings 1875 September qtr Volume 2b Page 32). The 1881 census records that Fred was a school boy and he was living with his parents at 4 Havelock Road, Tonbridge.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3  ~~  Thomas Charlton

Thomas was baptised at St Helen’s church, Cliffe at Hoo on 1st March 1810. The 1841 census records that Thomas was a farmer and he was living alonje apart from some servants at Crickets Farm, Ightham. Thomas married Frances Maria Grevis-James at Ightham on 31st May 1842. Frances was the daughter of Demetrius Grevis-James and Mary Shutt and she was born at Preston, Yorkshire in 1814.

The 1851 census records that Thomas was farming 420 acres and employed 20 labourers at Crickets Farm, Ightham. Living with him were his wife and four of their children. Thomas was a major beneficiary and executor of the last will and testament of his uncle Thomas Alchin of Sutton when he died in 1854.

Thomas and Frances had at least six children – Emily (1844), Florence (1845), Thomas (1847), Arthur (1850), William (1852) and Demetrius (1856). The 1861 census records that Thomas was a landed proprietor and he and his family were living at Wrotham. Frances was not recorded with her husband or children as she was staying at 13 Montpeliere Street, Brighton.

Thomas died in 1865 aged 55 years. The 1871 census records that Frances and her youngest son were living at 5 Boston Villas, Richmond (Surrey). The 1891 census records that Frances was living with her widowed daughter at 2 Tincombe Villas, Tiverton in Devon.

Frances remained in Devon until her death in 1894 aged 80 years (Tiverton 1894 December qtr Volume 5b Page 276).

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.1  ~~  Emily Frances Charlton

Emily was born at Ightham in early 1844 (Malling 1844 March qtr Volume 5 Page 373) and she was baptised at Ightham on 16th March 1844. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Crickets Farm, Ightham. The 1861 census records that Emily was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Wrotham.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.2  ~~  Florence Maria Charlton

Florence was born at Ightham in 1845 (Malling 1845 December qtr Volume 5 Page 348). Florence was baptised at Ightham on 23rd November 1845. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Crickets Farm, Ightham.

Florence is not recorded with her family in the 1861 census and she may have been away at school or visiting. Florence married Herbert W. Shoubridge in 1866 (Malling 1866 December qtr Volume 2a Page 832).

Herbert and Florence went to India where their two children were born – Florence (1867) and Charles (1874). There were probably other children who did not survive infancy. Florence and her two children returned to England for the children’s education. The 1881 census records that the two children were at school in Hastings St Leonard and Florence was boarding at her daughter’s school.

Herbert died before 1891. The 1891 census records that Florence was widowed and she and her two children and her widowed mother were living at 2 Tincombe Villas, Tiverton.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.2.1  ~~  Florence M.A. Shoubridge

Florence was born in India in about 1867. The 1881 census records that she was attending boarding school at Leylands, Pevensey Road, Hastings St Leonard. The 1891 census records that Florence was unmarried and she was living with her widowed mother at 2 Tincombe Villas, Tiverton.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.2.2  ~~  Charles Aubrey G. Shoubridge

Charles was born in the Punjab, India in about 1874. The 1881 census records that he had returned to England for his education. He was a pupil at Rotherby House, Pevensey Road North, Hastings St leonards. The 1891 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his widowed mother at 2 Tincombe Villas, Tiverton.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.2.3  ~~  Thomas Grevis Charlton

Thomas was born at Ightham in late 1846 or very early 1847. He was baptised at Ightham on 5th January 1847. The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Crickets Farm, Ightham. The 1861 census records that Thomas was a school boy and he was boarding at the Grammar School, St Margaret Street, Rochester.

Thomas married Eva; she was born at Quebec in Canada in 1848. Thomas and Eva had at least four children – Trevor (1867), Leslie (1870), Claude (1872) and Naomi (1881). The 1871 census records that Thomas was living off the proceeds of his late father’s estate and he and his wife and his unmarried brother William were living at St Johns Road, Sevenoaks.

The 1881 census records that Thomas was a ‘traveller in wine’ and he and his wife and their youngest son were living at Washington Terrace, Upper Fant Road, Maidstone. Thomas died between 1882 and 1891. The 1891 census records that Eva was widowed and she and her son and daughter were living at 30 Bucharest Road, Wandsworth.

The 1901 census records that Eva was living with her daughter and son in law at 67 Festing Road, Putney in London.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.2.3.1  ~~  Trevor Foulkes Charlton

Trevor was born at Manchester in 1867 and it is quite possible that he was born prior to Eva’s marriage to Thomas Charlton. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at St Johns Road, Sevenoaks. There is no further trace of him.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.2.3.2  ~~  Leslie Grevis Charlton

Leslie was born at Sevenoaks in mid 1870. The 1871 census records that the 8 month old infant was living with his family at St Johns Road, Sevenoaks. The 1891 census records that Leslie was working as a barrister’s clerk. He was unmarried and he was living with his widowed mother at 30 Bucharest Road, Wandsworth.

Leslie died in 1893 aged only 23 years (Dartford 1893 September qtr Volume 2a Page 327).

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.2.3.3  ~~  Thomas Claude Charlton

Thomas, also known as Claude, was born at Sevenoaks in late 1871 (Sevenoaks 1871 December qtr Volume 2a Page 515). The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Washington Terrace, Upper Fant Road, Maidstone.

Thomas married either Naomi Hankin or Annie Elizabeth Keable in 1890 (Wandsworth 1890 December qtr Volume 1d Page 949). His first wife must have died as Thomas subsequently married either Caroline Elizabeth Barkas or Helen Gertrude Hyde in 1899 (West Ham 1899 March qtr Volume 4a Page 78).

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.2.3.4  ~~  Naomi Charlton

Naomi was born at Maidstone in 1881 (Maidstone 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 692). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her widowed mother at 30 Bucharest Road, Wandsworth. Naomi married John Edward Buckingham in 1900 (Fulham 1900 June qtr Volume 1a Page 420); he was born at West Buckland, Devon in 1878.

The 1901 census records that John was a carpenter and joiner and he and his new wife and mother in law were living at 67 Festing Road, Putney.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.4  ~~  Arthur Henry Charlton

Arthur was born at Ightham in 1850 and he was baptised at Ightham on 11th August 1850. The 1851 census records that the 8 month old infant was living with his family at Cachets Farm, Ightham. The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Wrotham.

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.3  ~~  William Alchin Charlton

William was born at Ightham in 1852 (Malling 1852 December qtr Volume 2a Page 321) and he was baptised at Ightham on 30th November 1852. The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family in the village of Wrotham. The 1871 census records that he was an annuitant (living off his late father’s bequest) and he was living with his elder married brother Thomas at St Johns Road, Sevenoaks.

William married either Elizabeth Fisher or Annie Warde in 1874 (Reigate 1874 March qtr Volume 2a Page 321). William died only two years later at the young age of 24 years (Brighton 1876 December qtr Volume 2b Page 130).

1.3.4.4.1.4.3.4  ~~  Demetrius Frederick Charlton

Frederick was born at Ightham in 1856 and he was baptised at Ightham on 20th June 1856. The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Wrotham. The 1871 census records that Demetrius was living with his widowed mother at 5 Boston Villas, Richmond.

Demetrius married either Alice Rosa Thompson or Hannah Lawrie Wynn in 1884 (Islington 1884 March qtr Volume 1b Page 309).

1.3.4.4.1.5  ~~  Sarah Alchin

Sarah was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 12th November 1786. Sarah married William Thomas Elgar at Frindsbury on 29th October 1829. William was born at Sutton at Hone in about 1792, the son of Thomas Elgar and Rebecca Middleton.

The 1851 census records that William was a farmer of 200 acres and he and his wife and their daughter were living at Frog Lane, Sutton at Hone. Also living with them was Sarah’s elder brother Thomas Alchin and her niece Ann Andrus was also staying with them.

1.3.4.4.1.5.1  ~~  Sarah Rebecca Elgar

Sarah was born at Sutton at Hone in 1832. The 1851 census records that she was living with her parents at Frog Lane, Sutton at Hone. Sarah was a major beneficiary of her uncle Thomas Alchin of Sutton who died in 1854.

1.3.4.4.2  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 13th February 1754. She was probably a witness at the wedding of her brother John to Mary Childs in 1778.

1.3.4.5  ~~  Sarah Alchin

Sarah was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 26th August 1725.

1.3.5  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Leybourne on 28th October 1688. Henry married Ann; nothing more is known of her. Henry and Ann had at least nine children – Margaret (1727), Richard (1729), Henry (1731), William (1734) Thomas (1736), Edward (c 1738), Ann (1742), Mary (1746) and Nicholas (1747).

The seven eldest children appear to have been born at Ryarsh and Henry moved his family to West Malling in 1744. A settlement certificate dated 6th June 1744 survives in the West Malling parish chest – this gave Henry the approval to move to a different parish. Henry may have been buried at West Malling on 15th May 1775 – the burial register reads “Henry Alchin senior”.

(this marriage and some or all of these children may however be more relevant to Henry Alchin born at West Malling in 1709 son of Thomas Alchin see para 1.2.1.7).

1.3.5.1  ~~  Margaret Alchin

Margaret was born at Ryarsh on 9th March 1727 and she was baptised at St Martin’s church, Ryarsh on the same day. Margaret was not included with the rest of her siblings on the settlement certificate dated 6th June 1744 which allowed her father to move his family from Ryarsh to West Malling. She was possibly already working in service elsewhere. Margaret had an illegitimate daughter - Elizabeth (1750).

1.3.5.1.1  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 24th February 1750.

1.3.5.2  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at Ryarsh on 15th May 1729 and he was baptised at St Martin’s church, Ryarsh on 20th May 1729. Richard was included on the settlement certificate dated 6th June 1744 which allowed his family to move from Ryarsh to West Malling. He was a witness at his younger brother’s wedding at West Malling in July 1755.

Richard may have married an unknown person with whom he had at least two children – Henry (1747) and John (1754). He may also be the miller at Meopham referred to in the will of Henry Alchin of East Malling. Was he also the father of William Alchin (1750) who was baptised at Meopham on 11th November 1750. The father of William according to the Bishop’s Transcript of the register was John Alchin. The baptism does not survive or exist in the parish register itself and it would not be the first time that the parish clerk got the details of a baby’s family wrong. There is a 7 year gap in the baptism of his two known childrem and William’s descendants lived at East Malling and worked in menial occupations.

Richard was possibly buried at Meopham on 19th November 1796 aged 67 years.

1.3.5.2.1  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 12th July 1747.

Continued in Volume 3

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