Volume 3 – Kent: The Alchins of Meopham, Leybourne and the Mallings. By Steve Green (continued)

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

The church yard of St James' church, East Malling

1.3.5.2.2  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 11th November 1750. The parish register states that his father was John Alchin but his father may in fact have been Richard Alchin. It seems unlikely  that his father was the John Alchin who married Margaret Philips in 1747 as their tombstone makes it clear that they had only two (surviving?) children:

"Here lies interr'd the body of John Allchin of this parish yeoman who departed this life 23rd March 1760 aged 43 years left issue two children John & Mary He was a loving husband and tender father. Died well respected and much lamented"

Nor does it seem possible that he was the son of John Alchin the carpenter who married firstly Ann Terry in 1755 and then Esther Loader in 1761. These were the only three Alchin families who were baptising children at Meopham in this generation. The only other alternative is that he was a natural son of John Alchin of Meopham and a mistress.

William probably married Margaret Shadwell at St James' church, East Malling on 22nd May 1779; both of them were previously unmarried and parishioners of East Malling. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Vicar, Dan Hill, and the witnesses were Edward Larkin and Thomas Mantle. Margaret was baptised at Aylesford on 2nd December 1753 and she was the 2nd of 5 daughters of William Shadwell and Margaret Branch who were married at Snodland on 26th August 1750.

William and Margaret had at least eight children – Mary (1779), William (1781), Robert (1783), Thomas (1786), Richard (1788), Peggy (1791), Henry (1794) and Elizabeth (1797). Most of their children married and children and William and Margaret now have thousands of descendants around the world.

William died aged 67 years and he was buried at East Malling on 8th November 1818. Margaret died at East Malling Alms Houses on 18th September 1842 aged 89 years and she was buried at East Malling on 25th September 1842 (Malling 1842 September qtr Volume 5 Page 246).

1.3.5.2.2.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was born at Aylesford on 27th September 1779. She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 3rd October 1779. Mary was a witness at the wedding in February 1802 of her younger brother William Alchin to Elizabeth Stammers. Mary Alchin married William Tupper at St Nicholas' church, Rochester on 26th December 1802.

William and Mary may have been cousins. William was a labourer of Larkfield and he was born at Birling in 1779, possibly the son of William Tupper (1746 – 1781) and Ann Alchin (1739 - 1780) of East Malling. William and Mary Alchin had at least seven children – Thomas (1803), Mary (1805), Frances (1807), John (1810), Sarah (1815), William (1818) and Margaret (1821). The parish registers record that William was a labourer of Larkfield.

Mary certainly died before 1851 when her sister Peggy Alchin left a bequest to the "children of my late sister Mary Tupper". Mary probably died at New Hithe Lane, East Malling in 1849 aged 71 years (Malling 1849 December qtr Volume 5 Page 262). She was buried at East Malling on 26th December 1849.

The 1851 census records that William was a widowed farm labourer. He was living with his daughter and son in law (Margaret and Philip Cook) at East Malling. William died at New Hithe Lane aged 76 years and he was buried at East Malling on 22nd October 1854.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1  ~~  Thomas Tupper

Thomas was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 24th July 1803. After the publication of the banns, Thomas married Eliza Barron at Aylesford on 9th September 1827. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd William Eveleigh and the witnesses were Mary Ann Tupper, William Austin and Richard Cosson. Eliza was born at Otham in 1802.

Thomas and Eliza had at least seven children – Mary (1829), Thomas (1830), Charles (1833), Eliza (1838), Jane (1840), William (1843) and James (1845). The 1841 census records that Thomas was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their four surviving children were living at East Malling.

Thomas died at New Hithe Lane aged 43 years and he was buried at East Malling on 27th August 1846. Eliza married Henry Joy in the late 1840's; he was born at Wilmington in 1808. The 1851 census records that Henry was a potter's labourer and he and his wife, his two children and his wife's six children were living at New Hithe Lane, Larkfield.

The 1861 census records that Henry was a brickfield's labourer and he and his wife and three of their children were living at 4 Albion Row, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that Henry was a labourer and he was ill. He and Eliza were living alone at 11 Albion Row, Aylesford. Henry probably died soon afterwards.

The 1881 census records that Eliza was widowed again and she was living with her son William at 21 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.1  ~~  Mary Ann Tupper

Mary was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 28th June 1829. Mary died at New Hithe Lane aged 7 weeks and she was buried at East Malling on 5th July 1829.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.2  ~~  Thomas William Tupper

Thomas was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 26th December 1830. The 1841 census records that Thomas was living with his parents at East Malling. The 1851 census records that Thomas was a potter's labourer and he was living with his mother and step-father at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

Thomas married Jane Fowler at Aylesford on 10th March 1856. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd W. Kirkby and the witnesses were Charles and Jane Tupper. Jane was a servant who was born at Ditton in 1837, the daughter of William Fowler, a labourer. Thomas and Jane had at least three children – Jane (1859), Thomas (1862) and William (1864).

The 1861 census records that Thomas was employed as a day labourer and he and his wife and baby daughter were living at Aylesford Street, Aylesford. Jane Tupper senior probably died in 1867 aged 30 years (Malling 1867 March qtr Volume 2a Page 289). Thomas subsequently married Frances Earl nee Hills in the years between 1867 and 1871; she was born at Bredger in about 1826, the daughter of George Hills of Bredger, and she had a son from her previous marriage – Edwin Earl (1862).

The 1871 census records that Thomas was a labourer in the brickfields and he and his second wife, his two children, her child and her father were all living at 26 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford. The 1881 census records that Thomas was employed as a general labourer and he and his wife were living at 9 Coys Cottages, Aylesford. Also living with the couple was an 18 year old carpenter of Aylesford. His name was Edwin Earl and he is recorded as an unmarried son in law. He was probably therefore the son of Frances.

Frances Tupper died in 1887 aged 63 years. She was buried at Aylesford on 18th April 1887.  The 1891 census records that Thomas was a widowed brickworks foreman. He was living with his son Thomas and his family at 26 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford. Thomas was still living at the same address with his son at the time of the 1901 census.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.2.1  ~~  Jane Tupper

Jane was born at Aylesford in 1859 (Malling 1859 September qtr Volume 2a Page 370). At the time of the 1861 census Jane was living with her parents at Aylesford Street, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 26 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford.

Jane never married. She died at Eccles in 1886 aged 27 years (Malling 1886 September qtr Volume 2a Page 333). She was buried at Aylesford on 21st September 1886.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.2.2  ~~  Thomas William Tupper

Thomas was born at Aylesford in early 1862 (Malling 1862 March qtr Volume 2a Page 395). He was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 30th March 1862. The 1871 census records that Thomas was a school boy and he was living with his family at 26 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford.

Thomas married Mary Elizabeth; she was born at Windemere in Westmoreland in 1862. Thomas and Mary had at least three children – Jennie (1887), Hilda (1890) and Harold (1891). The 1891 and 1901 census both record that Thomas Tupper junior was employed as a lathe turner. He and his young family were living with his widowed father, Thomas Tupper senior, at 26 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford.

Their youngest son served in the British Army during World War One but he died of his wounds in 1918 (he was wounded in 1916). At the time of his death Thomas and Mary were living at "Bowness", Harrietsham.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.2.2.1  ~~  Jennie Tupper

Jennie was born at Eccles on 16th July 1887 (Malling 1887 December qtr Volume 2a Page 620). She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 14th August 1887. At the time of the 1891 and 1901 census Jennie was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 26 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.2.2.2  ~~  Hilda Tupper

Hilda was born at Aylesford in 1890 (Malling 1890 September qtr Volume 2a Page 620). At the time of the 1891 census the 8 month old baby was living with her parents at 26 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford. At the time of the 1901 census the school girl was still living with her parents at the same address.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.2.2.3  ~~  Harold Tupper

Harold was born at Aylesford in 1891 (Malling 1891 December qtr Volume 2a Page 620). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his parents at 26 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford. Harold joined the British Army in World War One and eventually he was posted as a Lieutenant to the Royal Fusiliers. He was seriously wounded at Bazentin-le-Petit (probably on the Somme) on 4th August 1916.

Harold was repatriated home where he finally succumbed to his wounds on 22nd July 1918 aged 26 years. He is buried in the churchyard of St John the Baptist, Harrietsham.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.2.3  ~~  William Robert Tupper

William was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 27th November 1864. William is not recorded with his family in the 1871 census by which time he had probably died.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3  ~~  Charles Henry Tupper

Charles was born at Larkfield and he was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 6th October 1833. The 1841 census records that Charles was living with his parents at East Malling. The 1851 census records that Charles was a potter's labourer and he was living with his mother and step-father at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

Charles married Elizabeth Walls Strong at Aylesford on 30th July 1855. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd W. Kirkby and the witnesses were Henry Terry and Jane and Elizabeth Tupper. Elizabeth Strong was a servant who was born in the parish of St Luke, London in 1834, the daughter of Robert Terry a waterman.

Charles and Elizabeth had at least seven children – Eliza (1857), Elizabeth (1858), Charles (1860), Jane (1862), John (1866), William (1871) and Thomas (1876). Charles moved his family to Maidstone in the mid 1850's and a couple of years later they moved again to Aylesford.

The 1861 census records that Charles was employed as a labourer in the brickworks. He and his wife and their three eldest children were living at 11 Bush Row, Aylesford. Also boarding with Charles' young family were 61 year old Ann Searles and 31 year old Henry Strong.

The 1871 census records that Charles was still employed as a labourer in the brickfields. He and his wife and their five children were living at 51 Bush Row, Aylesford. Also living with the family was their 38 year old cousin from East Malling – William Loveland.

The 1881 census records that Charles was employed as a labourer. He and his wife and their four children were living at 3 Coys Cottage, Aylesford. Also living with them was their 3 month old nephew Jesse Tupper, the son of William Henry Tupper. It appears that Charles and Elizabeth adopted Jesse because he is listed as their son in the 1891 census.

The 1891 census records that Charles was employed as a cement worker. He and his wife, their youngest son Thomas and their adopted son Jesse were living at 32 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford. The 1901 census records that Charles was employed as a brickfields labourer. He and his wife, their unmarried son Charles and their 6 year old grand-daughter Emma Mitchell were still living at 32 Eccles Row, Aylesford.

Elizabeth died in 1904 aged 69 years (Malling 1904 March qtr Volume 2a Page 473).

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1  ~~  Eliza Jane Tupper

Eliza was born at Maidstone in early 1857. She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 18th January 1857. The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 11 Bush Row, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that Eliza was employed as a domestic servant and she was living with her parents at 51 Bush Row, Aylesford.

Eliza married William Wakefield in 1877 (North Aylesford 1877 December qtr Volume 2a Page 698); he was born at Aylesford in 1852. William and Eliza had at least eight children – William (1878), Amos (1882), Alice (1885), John (1887), Samuel (1890), Jesse (1892), Thomas (1895) and Florence (1900).

The 1891 census records that William was a brickfield labourer and he and his wife, their five children and his spinster sister were living at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford. The 1901 census records that William was a general labourer and he and his wife and five of their children were still living at Eccles Row. Visiting the family that night was Eliza's 18 year old niece Annie Mitchell and 21 year old Thomas Prescott.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1.1  ~~  William Jesse Wakefield

William was born at Aylesford in 1878 (Malling 1878 June qtr Volume 2a Page 551). The 1891 census records that William was living with his family at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1.2  ~~  Amos G. Wakefield

Amos (known later as George) was born at Aylesford in 1882. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford. The 1901 census records that George was a general labourer and he lived with his parents at the same address.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1.3  ~~  Alice E. Wakefield

Alice was born at Aylesford in 1885. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with his family at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1.4  ~~  John Frederick Wakefield

John was born at Aylesford in 1887 (Malling 1887 September qtr Volume 2a Page 619). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford. The 1901 census records that John was a general labourer and he was still living at Eccles Row with his parents.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1.5  ~~  Samuel Wakefield

Samuel was born at Aylesford in 1890 (Malling 1890 June qtr Volume 2a Page 603). The 1891 census records that the toddler was living with his family at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford. Samuel died in late 1891 aged about 18 months (Malling 1891 December qtr Volume 2a Page 383).

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1.6  ~~  Jesse Wakefield

Jesse was born at Aylesford in 1892. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1.7  ~~  Thomas Wakefield

Thomas was born at Aylesford in 1895. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.1.8  ~~  Florence Wakefield

Florence was born at Aylesford in 1900. The 1901 census records that the toddler was living with her family at 8 Eccles Row, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.2  ~~  Elizabeth Ann Tupper

Elizabeth was born at Aylesford in about 1858. The 1861 census records that she was living with her family at 11 Bush Row, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that Elizabeth was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 51 Bush Row, Aylesford. Elizabeth died in early 1881 aged 22 years (Malling 1881 March qtr Volume 2a Page 339).

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.3  ~~  Charles Henry Tupper

Charles was born at Aylesford in 1860 (Malling 1860 Sept qtr Volume 2a Page 357) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 21st December 1860. The 1861 census records that the infant boy was living with his family at 11 Bush Row, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that Charles was a school boy and he was living with his family at 51 Bush Row, Aylesford.

The 1881 census records that Charles was employed as a general labourer and he was living with his family at 3 Coys Cottage, Aylesford. Charles is not recorded in the 1891 English census. The 1901 census records that Charles was still unmarried and he was working as a labourer in the brickfields. He was living with his parents at 32 Eccles Row, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.4  ~~  Jane Tupper

Jane was born at Aylesford in 1862 (Malling 1862 September qtr Volume 2a Page 374) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone 12th October 1862. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 51 Bush Row, Aylesford.

Jane married Thomas Mitchell at Aylesford on 25th December 1880 (Malling 1880 December qtr Volume 2a Page 871). The witnesses to the ceremony were Arthur Mitchell and Mrs E. Eldridge. Thomas was born at Aylesford in about 1859, the son of Joshua Mitchell, a labourer.

The 1881 census records that the young couple were living at 9 Albion Place, Aylesford and Thomas was employed as a labourer. Thomas and Jane had at least seven children – William (1881), Elizabeth (1883), Mary (1884), Harriett (1886), Thomas (1889), Arthur (1890) and Emma (1894).

The 1891 census records that Thomas was a labourer working on the roads and he and his very young and large family were living at 8 Albert Place, Belle Grove, Welling. The family is not recorded in the 1901 English census apart from 6 year old Emma who was living with her grandparents.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.4.1  ~~  William Charles Mitchell

William was born at Aylesford on 31st December 1881. He was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 5th February 1882. The 1891 census records that William was a school boy and he was living with his family at 8 Albert Place, Belle Grove, Welling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.4.2  ~~  Elizabeth Ann Mitchell

Elizabeth was born at Eccles on 19th March 1883 (Malling 1883 June qtr Volume 2a Page 581). She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 29th April 1883. The 1891 census records that Elizabeth was a school girl and she was living with her family at 8 Albert Place, Belle Grove, Welling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.4.3  ~~  Mary Eleanor Mitchell

Mary was born at Eccles on 28th November 1884 (Malling 1885 March qtr Volume 2a Page 639). She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 4th January 1885. The 1891 census records that Mary was a school girl and she was living with her family at 8 Albert Place, Belle Grove, Welling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.4.4  ~~  Harriett A. Mitchell

Harriett was born at Eccles in 1886. The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 8 Albert Place, Belle Grove, Welling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.4.5  ~~  Thomas Edward Mitchell

Thomas was born at Greenwich in 1889 (Greenwich 1889 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1078). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 8 Albert Place, Belle Grove, Welling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.4.6  ~~  Arthur George Mitchell

Arthur was born at Welling in December 1890 (Dartford 1891 March qtr Volume 2a Page 475). The 1891 census records that the 4 month old infant was living with his family at 8 Albert Place, Belle Grove, Welling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.4.7  ~~  Emma Mitchell

Emma was born at Plumstead in 1894. The 1901 census records that she was staying with her maternal grandparents at 32 Eccles Row Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.5  ~~  John James Tupper

John was born at Aylesford and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 9th October 1866. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 51 Bush Row, Aylesford. The 1881 census records that John was employed as a general labourer and he was living with his parents at 3 Coys Cottage, Aylesford.

John joined the Royal Navy. The 1891 census records that he was a stoker aboard HMS 'Volage' which was at anchor off Spithead. He married Alice Oxford in 1891 (Portsea 1891 September qtr Volume 2b Page 772); she was born at Portsmouth in 1872. John and Alice had at least five children – Alice (1892), Elizabeth (1894), John (1895), Eliza (1898) and Thomas (1900).

The 1901 census records that John was self-employed as a "milk purveyor". He and his wife and five children were living at 32 Rudmore Road, Portsmouth. Also living with them was Alice's 65 year old mother Jane Oxford or Orford. John died in early 1911 aged only 45 years (Portsmouth 1911 March qtr Volume 2b Page 318).

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.5.1  ~~  Alice Tupper

Alice was born at Portsmouth in 1892. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 32 Rudmore Road, Portsmouth.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.5.2  ~~  Elizabeth Tupper

Elizabeth was born at Portsmouth in 1894 (Portsea 1894 March qtr Volume 2a Page 453). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 32 Rudmore Road, Portsmouth.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.5.3  ~~  John James Tupper

John was born at Portsmouth in 1895 (Portsea 1895 June qtr Volume 2b Page 448). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his parents at 32 Rudmore Road, Portsmouth.

1.3.5.4.2.1.1.3.5.4  ~~  Eliza Tupper

Eliza was born at Portsmouth in 1898 (Portsea 1898 June qtr Volume 2b page 415). At the time of the 1901 census Eliza was living with her family at 32 Rudmore Road, Portsmouth.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.5.5  ~~  Thomas Tupper

Thomas was born at Portsmouth in 1900 (Portsmouth 1900 December qtr Volume 2b Page 382). At the time of the 1901 census the infant boy was only 6 months old and he was living with his parents at 32 Rudmore Road, Portsmouth.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.6  ~~  William Frederick Tupper

William was born at Aylesford in 1871 (Malling 1871 December qtr Volume 2a Page 846). He was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 29th October 1871. The 1881 census records that William was employed as a general labourer (at the age of only 9 years) and he was living with his family at 3 Coys Cottage, Aylesford.

William married Eliza Rayfield (Medway 1890 March qtr Volume 2a Page 726); she was born at Sittingbourne in 1872. William and Eliza had at least three children – Arthur (1891), Rose (1897) and Emily (1900).  The 1891 census records that William was a cooper and he and his young family were living at 22 Eccles Cottages. Aylesford. The 1901 census records that William was a cement labourer and he and his wife and their three children were living at Stanley Terrace, Snodland.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.6.1  ~~  Arthur William Tupper

Arthur was born at Aylesford in late 1890 or early 1891 (Malling 1891 March qtr Volume 2a Page 653). The census of 1891 records that the 5 month old infant boy was living with his parents at 22 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford. The 1901 census records that Arthur was a school boy and he was living with his family at Stanley Terrace, Snodland.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.6.2  ~~  Rose Louisa Tupper

Rose was born at Aylesford in 1897 (Malling 1897 March qtr Volume 2a Page 682). The census of 1901 records that Rose was living with her family at Stanley Terrace, Snodland.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.6.3  ~~  Emily Eliza Tupper

Emily was born at Aylesford in 1900 (Malling 1900 March qtr Volume 2a Page 706). The 1901 census records that Emily was living with her family at Stanley Terrace, Snodland.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.3.7  ~~  Thomas Edward Tupper

Thomas was born at Aylesford and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 1st October 1876. The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at 3 Coys Cottage, Aylesford. The 1891 census records that the 14 year old boy was a cement worker living with his family at 32 Eccles Cottages, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4  ~~  Eliza Elizabeth Tupper

Eliza was born at East Malling in about 1838. There is no surviving record of her baptism. The 1841 census records that Eliza was living with her parents at East Malling. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her mother and step-father at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

Prior to her marriage she worked as a servant at Aylesford. Eliza married George Inkpin at Aylesford on 26th January 1857. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd W. Kirkby and the witnesses were Jane Tupper and Henry Skinner. George was allegedly a 19 year old servant, the son of Joseph Inkpin a blacksmith of Maidstone.

According to each of the 1861 to 1891 census, George was actually born at Brighton, Sussex in 1833 making him 23 years old at the time of his marriage. George and Eliza had at least seven children, most of whom died at a very young age – William (1858), George (1862), Eliza (1864), Frederick (1870), Ernest (1872), Carry (1874) and Daisy (1882). The parish registers record that George was a labourer of Aylesford.

The 1861 census records that George was a labourer in the brickfields and he and his wife and their eldest son were living at 4 Albion Row, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that George was still working as a brickfields labourer and he and his wife and their three surviving children were living at High Street, Aylesford.

The 1881 census records that George was employed as a general labourer and he and his wife and their two surviving unmarried children were living at 5 High Street, Aylesford. The 1891 census records that George was employed as a general labourer and he and his wife and their three surviving children were living at Daisy Bank, Ditton.

George Inkpin senior died in 1898 aged 64 years (Malling 1898 September qtr Volume 2a Page 445) and he was buried at Aylesford on 10th July 1898. The 1901 census records that Eliza was widowed and she was living with her young grandson Walter Inkpin at Eccles near Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.1  ~~  William Henry Inkpin

William was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 4th July 1858. The 1861 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 4 Albion Row, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that William was still living with his parents at High Street, Aylesford. The census does not record whether William was a school boy or had started work.

William married Emily Nevatt in London in 1884 (Lambeth 1884 December qtr Volume 1d Page 824); she was born at Petworth, Sussex in 1859. William and Emily had at least three children – Ethel (1886), William (1888) and Grace (1890). The 1891 census records that William was a Police Constable and he and his wife and their two young children were living in two rooms at 9 Frances Street, Lambeth.

The 1901 census records that William was a constable in the Metropolitan Police and he and his wife and their two children were living at 9 York Road, Lambeth.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.1.1  ~~  Ethel Emily Inkpin

Ethel was born at Lambeth in 1886 (Lambeth 1886 March qtr Volume 1d Page 382). She died a few months later (Lambeth 1886 September qtr Volume 1d Page 207).

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.1.2  ~~  William G. Inkpin

William was born at Lambeth in 1888. The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 9 Frances Street, York. The 1901 census records that William was living with his parents at 9 York Road, Lambeth.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.1.3  ~~  Grace Mabel Inkpin

Grace was born at Lambeth in 1890 (Lambeth 1890 June qtr Volume 1d Page 306). The 1891 census records that the 10 month old infant was living with her family at 9 Frances Street, Lambeth. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 9 York Road, Lambeth.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.2  ~~  George Thomas Inkpin

George was born at Aylesford and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 30th March 1862. The 1871 census records that George was a school boy and he was living with his family at High Street, Aylesford. The 1881 census records that he was employed as a general labourer and he was living with his family at 5 High Street, Aylesford.

The 1891 census records that George was still an unmarried general labourer and he had moved with his parents to Daisy Bank, Ditton. George married Frances Cunningham later that year (Malling 1891 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1059); she was born at Wrotham in 1863. George and Frances had at least two children – Walter (1891) and Frederick (1898).

The 1901 census records that George was employed as a gardener's labourer. He and his wife and their youngest son were living at Loose Road, Loose. Their elder son was staying with his grandmother at Eccles.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.2.1  ~~  Walter William Inkpin

Walter was born at Ditton in 1891 (Malling 1891 September qtr Volume 2a Page 636). The 1901 census records that the school boy was staying with his widowed grandmother at Eccles.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.2.2  ~~  Frederick George Inkpin

Frederick was born at Loose in 1898 (Maidstone 1898 March qtr Volume 2a Page 768). The 1901 census records that he was living with his parents at Loose Road, Loose.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.3  ~~  Eliza Ann Inkpin

Eliza was born at Aylesford in 1864 (Malling 1864 September qtr Volume 2a Page 411) and she was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 29th August 1864. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at High Street, Aylesford. The 1881 census records that Eliza was living with her parents at 5 High Street, Aylesford.

Eliza had an illegitimate child who did not survive infancy – Carry (1882). The 1891 census records that Eliza was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Daisy Bank, Ditton. Eliza never married and she died in 1897 aged only 32 years (Malling 1897 June qtr Volume 2a Page 341). She was buried at Aylesford on 18th April 1897.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.3.1  ~~  Carry Decima Inkpin

Carry was born at Eccles on 18th October 1882. She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 12th November 1882. Carry died at Eccles aged only 7 weeks (Malling 1882 December qtr Volume 2a Page 330) and she was buried at Aylesford on 9th December 1882.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.4  ~~  Frederick Inkpin

Frederick was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 30th January 1870. Frederick probably died at the age of about 16 months (Malling 1871 March qtr Volume 2a Page 319) and he was buried at Aylesford on 2nd April 1871. Confirmation of this is provided by the 1871 census when he is not recorded with the rest of his family.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.5  ~~  Ernest Inkpin

Ernest was born at Aylesford in 1872 (Malling 1872 September qtr Volume 2a Page 501) and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 29th September 1872. Ernest probably died at the age of 3 months (Malling 1872 December qtr Volume 2a Page 269) and he was buried at Aylesford on 8th December 1872. Confirmation of this is provided by the 1881 census when he is not recorded with the rest of his family.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.6  ~~  Carry Inkpin

Carry was born at Aylesford (Malling 1874 March qtr Volume 2a Page 529) and she was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 29th March 1874. Carry probably died aged 6 months (Malling 1874 September qtr Volume 2a Page 281) and she was buried at Aylesford on 7th September 1874. Confirmation of this is provided by the 1881 census when she is not recorded with the rest of her family.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.4.7  ~~  Daisy Ethel Muriel Inkpin

Daisy was born at Aylesford on 21st February 1882. She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 19th March 1882. The 1891 census records that Daisy was a school girl and she was living with her parents at Daisy Bank, Ditton. The 1901 census records that Daisy was a servant for Edmund and Mabel Clarke at 53 Lambeth Road, Lambeth.

Daisy probably married either Alfred Johnson or Edwin John Viggens later the same year (Malling 1901 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1413).

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5  ~~  Jane Tupper

Jane was born at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. She was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 27th December 1840. The 1841 census records that the baby girl was living with her parents at East Malling. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her mother and step-father at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

Jane married at least three times. She firstly married John Henry Wright at Aylesford on 2nd October 1859 (Malling 1859 December qtr Volume 2a Page 567). The ceremony was performed by Rev'd Whitechurch and the witnesses were William King and Susannah Sargent.

John was a 21 year old blacksmith of Aylesford (he was born in London in 1838) and he was the son of George Wright, a labourer. John and Jane had at least two children – Emily (1860) and John (1862). The 1861 census records that John was employed as an engine driver and he and his young family were living at Lower Pratling Road, Aylesford.

John Wright senior died in 1867 aged only 28 years (Malling 1867 June qtr Volume 2a Page 250). He was buried at Aylesford on 13th June 1867. Jane then married Thomas Thorpe Hosmer in 1869 (Medway 1869 June qtr Volume 2a Page 665).  Thomas and Jane had at least one child – Elizabeth (1870). Thomas must have died soon afterwards. The 1871 census records her (as Jane Hosmer) as a widowed dressmaker and she was living with her three children at 23 High Street, Aylesford.

Jane married for a third time to William Henry Field in 1873 (Medway 1873 March qtr Volume 2a Page 544). William and Jane had at least three children – George (1874), Lily (1877) and Winifred (1883). William Field died between 1883 and 1891. The 1891 census records that Jane was employed as a domestic servant. She was widowed and she was living with four of her children at Albion Row Cottages, Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.1  ~~  Emily Fanny Wright

Emily was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 4th March 1860. The 1861 census records that the infant was living with her family at Lower Pratling Street, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that Emily was a school girl and she was living with her twice widowed mother at 23 High Street, Aylesford.

Emily married Thomas Cook at Aylesford on 19th August 1880 (Malling 1880 September qtr Volume 2a Page 849). The witnesses to their wedding were John Henry Wright (brother?) and Jane Godfrey (her mother?). Thomas was a 19 year old labourer of Burham, the son of Thomas Cook who was also a labourer.

The 1881 census records that the young couple were living at 22 Cork Street, Aylesford and Thomas was employed as a general labourer. Thomas and Emily had at least seven children – John (1881), Thomas (1883), Louisa (1885), Ronald (1887), Kate (1888), Raleigh (1891) and George (1897). The 1891 census records that Thomas was a cooper's labourer and he and his wife and their three surviving children were living at 30 Belgian Street, Eccles.

Thomas Cook died before the baptism of his youngest child in 1897. He died at Eccles aged only 42 years (Malling 1897 March qtr Volume 2a Page 391) and he was buried at Aylesford on 10th March 1897. The 1901 census records that Emily was widowed and she and her five surviving children were living at Eccles near Aylesford.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.1.1  ~~  John Henry Cook

John was born at Aylesford on 16th June 1881. He was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 5th July 1881. The 1891 census records that John was a school boy and he was living with his parents at 30 Belgian Street, Eccles. The 1901 census records that John was self employed as a carrier and he was living with his widowed mother at Eccles.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.1.2  ~~  Thomas Bertram Cook

Thomas was born at Aylesford on 31st October 1883 (Malling 1883 December qtr Volume 2a Page 603). He was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 16th December 1883. The 1891 census records that Thomas was a school boy and he was living with his parents at 30 Belgian Street, Eccles. The 1901 census records that Thomas was employed as a general labourer and he was living with his widowed mother at Eccles.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.1.3  ~~  Louisa Emily Cook

Louisa was born at Aylesford on 16th June 1885. She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 19th July 1885.  The 1891 census records that Louisa was a school girl and she was living with her family at 30 Belgian Street, Eccles. The 1901 census records that Louisa was living with her widowed mother at Eccles.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.1.4  ~~  Ronald Algernon Cook

Ronald was born at Eccles on 14th April 1887 (Malling 1887 June qtr Volume 2a Page 622). He was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 5th June 1887. He is not recorded with the rest of his family in the 1891 or 1901 census.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.1.5  ~~  Kate Cook

Kate was born at Eccles on 6th July 1888. She was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 5th August 1888. Kate died in early 1891 at the age of only 2 ½ years (Malling 1891 March qtr Volume 2a Page 427). She was buried at Aylesford on 3rd January 1891.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.1.6  ~~  Raleigh Alban Cook

Raleigh was born at Aylesford on 4th May 1891 (Malling 1891 June qtr Volume 2a Page 649). He was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 24th May 1891.  The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at Eccles.

Raleigh married Phyllis Naomi Hill of Burham in 1912. The banns were published at Aylesford on 14, 21 and 28th July 1912.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.1.7  ~~  George Hosmer Cook

George was born at Aylesford on 5th July 1897 (Malling 1897 September qtr Volume 2a Page 674), four months after his father's death. George was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 8th August 1897. The 1901 census records that George was living with his widowed mother at Eccles.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.2  ~~  John Henry Wright

John was born at Aylesford in 1862 (Malling 1862 September qtr Volume 2a Page 379). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at 23 High Street, Aylesford. John was a witness at the wedding of his elder sister in 1880. John married Rose Startup in 1886 (Maidstone 1886 June qtr Volume 2a Page 1106); she was born at Boughton in 1864.

John and Rose had at least two children – Eva (1886) and Flora (1889). The 1891 census records that John was an iron founders labourer and he and his young family were living at 44 County Road, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that John was employed as an "iron foundry curnallman" and he and his wife and children were living at 22 Canning Street, Maidstone.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.2.1  ~~  Eva Agnes Wright

Eva was born at Aylesford in 1886 (Maidstone 1886 June qtr Volume 2a Page 723). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 44 County Road, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that Eva was living with her parents at 22 Canning Street, Maidstone.

1.3.5.2.2.1.1.5.2.2  ~~  Flora D. Wright

Flora was born at Aylesford in 1889. The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 44 County Road, Maidstone. The 1901 census records that Flora was living with her parents at 22 Canning Street, Maidstone.

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