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)

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.5  ~~  John Tupper

John was born at New Hithe Lane, East Malling and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 18th August 1850. The 1861 census records that John was a school boy and he was living with his family at Larkfield, East Malling. The 1881 census records that John was an unmarried 30 year old valet. He was living with his aged parents at Water Lane, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.6  ~~  William Charles Tupper

William was born at New Hithe Lane, East Malling in 1852 (Malling 1852 December qtr Volume 2a Page 308). He was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 21st November 1852. The 1861 census records that William was a school boy and he was living with his family at Larkfield, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.7  ~~  Sarah Ann Tupper

Sarah was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 17th June 1855. The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Larkfield, East Malling. Sarah died at Larkfield within a couple of months aged 5 years and she was buried at East Malling on 9th June 1861.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8  ~~  Christiana Tupper

Christiana was born at Larkfield and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 18th April 1858. The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Larkfield, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Christiana was living with her parents at New Hythe Lane, East Malling.

Christina married Charles Foreman at West Malling on 7th November 1877 (Malling 1877 December qtr Volume 2a Page 843); he was born at Mongsham, Kent in 1849 the son of Edward Foreman a grocer. The witnesses to the ceremony were William Tupper and Elizabeth Sendall (nee Tupper).

Charles Foreman was a widower with three surviving children – Edith (1868), Emily (1870) and Edward (1872). Charles and Christiana had at least eight children – Christiana (1879), Beatrice (1880), Victoria (1882), Herbert (1885), Grace (1888), Reginald (1893), Douglas (1895) and John (1899).

The 1881 census records that Charles was a baker and he and his wife and his five children were living at High Street, West Malling. The 1891 census records that Charles was a master baker and he and his wife and their four children were living at High Street, West Malling.

The 1901 census records that Charles was a baker and he and his wife and four of their children were living at Alma Street, West Malling. Charles died in 1916 aged 65 years and he was buried at West Malling on 18th September 1914. Christiana died at West Malling in 1931 aged 73 years and she was buried at West Malling on 11th April 1931.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8.1  ~~  Christiana Frances Grace Foreman

Christiana was born at West Malling on 25th March 1879 (Malling 1879 June qtr Volume 2a Page 551). She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 25th May 1879. The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at High Street, West Malling. Christiana is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1901 census by which time she had probably gone into service.

Christiana married George Walter Philpott at West Malling on 26th April 1905. George was a 29 year old Post Office clerk of Moss Side, Manchester and he was the son of George Friend Philpott a boarding house proprietor. The ceremony was performed by Rev’d A. Lawson and the witnesses were John Tupper, Charles Foreman and Beatrice Foreman.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8.2  ~~  Beatrice Foreman

Beatrice was born at West Malling on 18th June 1880 (Malling 1880 September qtr Volume 2a Page 574). She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 30th July 1880. The 1881 census records that the 9 month old infant was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at High Street, West Malling. The 1901 census records that Beatrice was living with her parents at Alma Street, West Malling. Beatrice was still unmarried when she was a witness at her elder sister’s wedding in 1905.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8.3  ~~  Victoria Foreman

Victoria was born at West Malling on 9th October 1882. She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 27th October 1882. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8.4  ~~  Herbert John Foreman

Herbert was born at West Malling on 22nd March 1885. He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 10th May 1885. Herbert died in 1887 aged 2 years (Malling 1887 March qtr Volume 2a Page 375). He was buried at West Malling on 27th February 1887.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8.5  ~~  Grace Louise Foreman

Grace was born at West Malling on 7th August 1888. She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 2nd September 1888. The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at High Street, West Malling. She is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1901 census.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8.6  ~~  Reginald Philip Foreman

Reginald was born at West Malling on 12th July 1893 (Malling 1893 September qtr Volume 2a Page 653). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 17th September 1893. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Alma Street, West Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8.7  ~~  Douglas George Foreman

George was born at West Malling on 9th March 1895 (Malling 1895 June qtr Volume 2a Page 663). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 12th May 1895. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Alma Street, West Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.6.8.8  ~~  John Tupper Foreman

John was born at West Malling on 20th November 1899 (Malling 1900 March qtr Volume 2a Page 704). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 20th May 1900. The 1901 census records that the toddler was living with his family at Alma Street, West Malling.

John married Elsie Mary Dartnell at West Malling on 11th June 1927. The ceremony was performed by Rev’d A. Daniel and the witnesses were Arthur L. Dartnell and C. Philpott (probably his eldest sister Christiana). At the time of their marriage John was a clerk of London Road, Ryarsh and Elsie was living at ‘Pretoria’, West Malling. She was 24 years old and she was the daughter of Arthur L. Dartnell who was an architect.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7  ~~  Margaret Tupper

Margaret was born at Larkfield and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 20th May 1821. She had an illegitimate son – William (1841). After the publication of the banns on 11th, 18th and 25th March 1849, Margaret married Phillip Cook at East Malling on 30th April 1849 (Malling 1849 June qtr Volume 2a Page 425). The witnesses to the ceremony were Stephen Upton and Emily Fowler.

Phillip was born at Snodland in about 1815 and he was the son of Thomas Cook, a papermaker. Phillip and Margaret had at least six children – John (1850), Ann (1851), Henry (1853), Thomas (1855), Ellen (1857) and Walter (1860). All of their children seem to have survived infancy.

The 1851 census records that Philip was a bricklayer’s labourer and he and his wife and their infant daughter were living at East Malling. Also living with them were Margaret’s widowed father, her natural born son and her niece Emily Fowler.

The 1861 census records that Philip was employed as a bricklayer and he and his wife and their seven children were living at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. Margaret died at Larkfield aged 48 years and she was buried at East Malling on 25th April 1869. The 1871 census records that Philip was a widowed bricklayer and he and five of his children were living at New Hythe Lane, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that Phillip Cook, a widowed 65 year old bricklayer, was staying with his son Thomas at New Hithe Road, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.1  ~~  William Charles Tupper

William was born at New Hithe Lane, East Malling on 14th April 1841 (Malling 1841 June qtr Volume 2a Page 310). He was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 16th May 1841. William was born shortly after the 1841 census was taken.

The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his mother and stepfather at East Malling. In the 1861 census William is recorded as William C. Cook, a 20 year old unmarried agricultural labourer. All future records name him as William Tupper.

After the publication of the banns on 12th, 19th and 26th April 1868, William married Louisa Skinner at East Malling on 16th May 1868 (Malling 1868 March qtr Volume 2a Page 663). The witnesses to the ceremony were William Barham and Susan King. Louisa was born at East Malling in 1848 and she was the daughter of George Skinner a deceased builder and his wife Susannah. William and Louisa did not have any surviving children.

The 1871 census records that William was a brickfields labourer and he and his wife were living at New Hythe Lane, East Malling. Lodging with them was Eliza Eaton, a 70 year old widow of East Malling. The 1881 census records that William was employed as a general labourer. They were living with her twice widowed mother (Susannah Evenden) and her unmarried brother (John Vincent Skinner) at Church Road, East Malling.

William and Louisa appear to have adopted one of their nephews, Walter Ashdown, who was born at East Malling in late 1881 to Alfred Ashdown and Alice King. The 1891 census records that William was employed as a general labourer and he and his wife and nephew were living at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

The 1901 census records that William was a labourer in the cement works. He and his wife were living at Larkfield. Living with them were Louise’s brother, John Skinner, and their nephew Walter Ashdown. William died in the Malling Union Infirmary in 1917 aged 75 years (Malling March qtr Volume 2a Page 1286). He was buried at East Malling on 21st February 1917.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.2  ~~  John Cook

John was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 20th January 1850 (Malling 1850 March qtr Volume 2a Page ***). The 1851 census records that the toddler was staying with his uncle and aunt (John and Ann Cook) at East Malling.

The 1861 census records that John was a school boy and he was living with his family at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. The 1871 census records that he was working as a bricklayer and he was living with his widowed father at the same address.

After the publication of the banns on 3rd, 10th and 17th December 1871, John married Emily Obee at East Malling on 25th December 1871 (Malling 1871 December qtr Volume 2a Page 871). The witnesses to the ceremony were Henry and Lucy Obee. Emily was born at Larkfield in 1846 and she was the daughter of Robert Obee a labourer.

John and Emily had at least two children – Harry (1872) and Frederick (1874). The parish register records that John was a bricklayer of Larkfield. John Cook died before 1878 and his widow subsequently married William Martin at East Malling on 2nd August 1879. She had at least three more children to her second husband.

The 1891 census records that William Martin was a bricklayer and he and his wife and their three children were living at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. Also living with them was Emily’s son from her first marriage – Frederick Cook.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.2.1  ~~  Henry Leonard John Cook

Henry was born at Larkfield in 1872 (Malling 1872 December qtr Volume 2a Page 495) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 1st December 1872.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.2.2  ~~  Frederick Russell Cook

Frederick was born at Larkfield (Malling 1874 September qtr Volume 2a Page 508) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 8th November 1874. The 1891 census records that Frederick was a farm labourer and he lived with his mother and stepfather at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.3  ~~  Ann Cook

Ann was born at New Hithe Lane, East Malling and at the time of the 1851 census she was less than a month old and still unnamed. Ann was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 15th April 1851. The 1861 census records that Ann was a schoolgirl and she was living with her family at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

Ann died at Larkfield aged 15 years (Malling 1866 June qtr Volume 2a Page 230) and she was buried at East Malling on 23rd May 1866.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.4  ~~  Henry Cook

Henry was born at New Hithe Lane, East Malling and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 20th March 1853. The 1861 census records that Henry was a school boy and he was living with his family at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Henry was an unemployed servant and he was living with his widowed father at the same address.

The 1881 census records that Henry was unmarried and he was employed as a gardener. Henry was living with his married younger brother Thomas at New Hithe Road, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.5  ~~  Thomas Cook

Thomas was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 25th November 1855. The 1861 census records that Thomas was a school boy and he was living with his family at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. The 1871 census records that he was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his widowed father at the same address.

After the publication of the banns at St James’ church. East Malling on 5th, 12th and 19th October 1879, Thomas married Mary Ann Hickmott at East Malling on 1st November 1879 (Malling 1879 December qtr Volume 2a Page 927). Mary was born at Folkestone in 1855 and she was the daughter of Edward Hickmott a carpenter. The ceremony was performed by the vicar Rev’d Septimus Wigan and the witnesses were Ellen Cook and David Ashdown.

The 1881 census records that Thomas was employed as a bricklayer and he and his wife were living at New Hithe Road, East Malling. At this stage they had no children but Thomas’ widowed father and two of his brothers were living with them. Also lodging with the couple was a 22 year old carpenter from Folkestone, William Rickmott who was probably Mary Ann Cook’s brother.

Thomas died at Eccles in 1897 aged 42 years and he was buried at Aylesford on 10th March 1897.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.6  ~~  Ellen Cook

Ellen was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 15th November 1857. The 1861 census records that Ellen was living with her family at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her widowed father at New Hythe Lane, East Malling.

After the publication of the banns at St James’ church, East Malling on 25th April and 2nd and 9th May 1880, Ellen married David Ashdown at East Malling on 15th May 1880 (Malling 1880 June qtr Volume 2a Page 787). The ceremony was performed by Rev’d Septimus Wigan and the witnesses were George Pope and Clara King.

David was the son of Thomas Asdown, a labourer, and he was born at Leybourne in 1860. David was probably the brother of Alfred Ashdown who married Emily’s cousin, Alice King at East Malling in 1875.

David and Ellen had at least one child – Walter (1880).

The 1881 census records that David was a bricklayer and he and his young family were living at London Road, Larkfield. Tragically Ellen died not long afterwards. When David remarried he left his young son with his late wife’s childless cousins, William and Louisa Tupper who raised the boy.

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.6.1  ~~  Walter John Ashdown

Walter was born at East Malling in late 1880 (Malling 1880 December qtr Volume 2a Page 545). At the time of the 1881 census Walter was living with his parents at London Road, Larkfield. After his mother’s death Walter appears to have been adopted by his mother’s cousins, William and Louisa Tupper. The 1891 census records that Walter was a school boy and he was living with his adopted parents at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

The 1901 census records that Walter was employed as a domestic groom at East Malling and he was living with his uncle and aunt William and Louisa Tupper at Larkfield. Walter married Louisa Arnold at East Malling on 9th April 1904. The ceremony was performed by Rev’d Walter Backland and the witnesses were James Edwards and Sarah Arnold.

Louisa was a 26 year old spinster from Larkfield and she was the daughter of Daniel Arnold a labourer. Walter and Louisa had at least two children – Ellen and Hilda. Walter served in the British Army during World War One (see photo below of Walter in uniform with his family).

Walter John Ashdown in uniform with his family

1.3.5.2.2.1.7.7  ~~  Walter Cook

Walter was born at Larkfield (Malling 1860 September qtr Volume 2a Page 356) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 12th August 1860. The 1861 census records that the 9 month old infant boy was living with his parents at New Hithe Lane, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that Walter was a school boy and he was living with his widowed father at the same address. The 1881 census records that he was an unmarried bricklayer and he was living with his elder brother Thomas at New Hithe Road, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 1st April 1781 and he was the son of William Alchin and Margaret Shadwell. William died before 1851 when he is mentioned in the will of his younger sister Peggy Alchin. However she left “one eighth part to the children of my deceased brother William Allchin” so he obviously married and had children.

He may have married firstly Elizabeth Stammers at East Malling on 20th February 1802. Both were unmarried and parishioners of East Malling. The banns for their wedding were published on 31st January and 7th and 14th February 1802 and the witnesses were Richard Stammers and Mary Alchin, the groom’s sister. (Note: Mary Alchin did not marry William Tupper until 26th December 1802).

William and Elizabeth baptised seven children at Ryarsh – Ann (1802), William (1804), Stephen (1807), Jesse (1810), Phillis (1812), Susannah (1814) and Celia (1817). Elizabeth died sometime before 1818, possibly from complications from the birth of Phillis in 1812. It is likely that William subsequently married Elizabeth Coulter at East Malling on 15th November 1818. The marriage register records that William was a widower. The witnesses to their wedding were Henry Alchin (probably William’s youngest brother 1794 – 1854) and Robert Wagon.

William and Elizabeth had at least four children –  George (1821), twins John and Harriett (1825) and Eliza (1827). The three youngest children were baptised together in July 1827. William probably died at Springetts Hill aged 48 years and he was buried at East Malling on 10th July 1828.

1.3.5.2.2.2.1  ~~  Ann Margaret Alchin

Ann was baptised at St Martin’s church, Ryarsh on 1st June 1802. She married Joseph Mercer at East Malling on 14th September 1822. The witnesses to the ceremony were William Alchin (her brother or father) and Elizabeth Pankhurst (Ann’s uncle Henry Alchin married Sarah Pankhurst).

There is no sign of Joseph and Ann Mercer in any English census and they may have emigrated.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at St Martin’s church, Ryarsh on 19th September 1804. He married his cousin Caroline Alchin at All Saints’ church, Maidstone on 17th November 1827 after the publishing of the banns. The ceremony was performed by Rev’d W.H. Miller and the witnesses were Henry Thomas Alchin and Susannah Alchin.

Caroline was born at West Malling in 1808 (or 1812), probably the daughter of Henry and Sarah Alchin. William and Caroline had at least ten and possibly eleven children – Emma (1828), William (1830), Louisa (1832), George (1834), Clara (1836), Miriam (1840), Sarah (1843), Henry (1844), Alfred (1847), Caroline (1850) and Charles (1853).

(Note the birth of George to William and Caroline in 1834 is not proven but inferred for a number of reasons).

The 1841 census records that William was a carpenter and he and his wife and their five children were living at High Street, West Malling. The 1851 census records that William and his family were still living at High Street, West Malling. William was a carpenter  but now he was employing one man and one apprentice.

The 1861 census records that William was a carpenter employing only the one man. William and Caroline and five of their children were still living at High Street, West Malling. The 1871 census records that William was a master carpenter and he was living with his wife and their two unmarried children at High Street, West Malling.

William died at West Malling in 1880 aged 75 years (Malling 1880 March qtr Volume 2a Page 386). He was buried at West Malling on 15th January 1880. The 1881 census records that Caroline Alishin (sic), a 69 year old widow was still living at High Street, West Malling. Living with her were her two unmarried children.

The 1891 census records that Caroline was still living with her two unmarried children at High Street, West Malling. Caroline died at West Malling in late 1894 aged between 82 and 86 years (Malling 1894 December qtr Volume 2a Page 346). She was buried at West Malling on 1st January 1895.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1  ~~  Emma Agatha Alchin

Emma was born at West Malling on 7th July 1828 and she was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 1st August 1828. The 1841 census records that Emma was living with her parents at High Street, West Malling.            Emma married David Rabson; he was born at Frant, Sussex in 1826. 

David and Emma had at least twelve children including triplets – Emily (1850), Alice (1853), Ellen (1855), Clara (1857), Henry (1859), Charles (1861), Albert, Allan and Alfred (1863), Edith (1865), Florence (1867) and Walter (1869). All three triplets died at the age of 9 weeks.

The 1851 census records that David was a corn dealer and pork butcher. He and his wife and their eldest child were living at High Street, West Malling. The 1861 census records that David was a butcher and he and his pregnant wife and five of their children were living at High Street, West Malling.

The 1871 census records that David was a master butcher and he and his very large family were living next door to his parents in law at High Street, Malling. Within the next few years David moved his family to London.

The 1881 census records that he was still a master butcher and he and his wife and their four unmarried children were living at 4 Woodstock Terrace, Lee. The 1891 census records that David and his wife were living at 38 Waldreds(?) Terrace, Lee. Also living there were their two married sons, Henry and Walter, and their families.

The 1901 census records that David was still a master butcher and he and wife and their son Charles and his wife were living at 10 Southbrook Road, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.1  ~~  Emily Emma Rabson

Emily was born at West Malling on 12th December 1850 and she was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 21st February 1851. The 1851 census records that the 3 month old infant was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1861 census records that Emily was a school girl and she was living with her family at High Street, West Malling. The 1871 census records that the unmarried young woman was living with her parents at High Street, West Malling.

Emily married George Octavius Ravenscroft at West Malling on 29th October 1873 (Malling 1873 December qtr Volume 2a Page 830); he was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1841 the son of Frederick Henry Ravenscroft a hairdresser. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d J. Boodle and the witnesses were David Rabson, Henry T. Alchin, William Henry Alchin and Fanny Jupp.

George and Emily had at least four children – Alice (1874), George (1876), Selina (1882) and Walter (1883). The 1881 census records that George was a watchmaker and jeweller and he and his wife and their two eldest children were living at 3 MacDonough Terrace, Harwich in Essex.

The 1891 census records that George was a watchmaker and he and his wife and their four children were living at 153 Graham Road, Wimbledon. The 1901 census records that George had his own business as a watchmaker. He and his wife and their four surviving children were living at 33 Tavistock Street, Bedford.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.1.1  ~~  Alice Maud Ravenscroft

Alice was born at Dover on 4th November 1874 (Dover 1874 December qtr Volume 2a Page 872). She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 28th November 1874. The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 3 MacDonough Terrace, Harwich.

The 1891 census records that Alice was living with her parents at 153 Graham Road, Wimbledon. The 1901 census records that Alice was employed as a grocer’s clerk. She was unmarried and she was living with her parents at 33 Tavistock Street, Bedford.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.1.2  ~~  George Frederick Ravenscroft

George was born at Dover in 1876 (Dover 1876 September qtr Volume 2a Page 907). The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 3 MacDonough Terrace, Harwich. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 153 Graham Road, Wimbledon.

The 1901 census records that George was employed as a brewer’s clerk. He was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 33 Tavistock Street, Bedford.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.1.3  ~~  Selina A. Ravenscroft

Selina was born at Harwich in 1882. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 153 Graham Road, Wimbledon. The 1901 census records that Selina was unmarried and she was living with her parents at 33 Tavistock Street, Bedford.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.1.4  ~~  Walter W. Ravenscroft

Walter was born at Harwich in 1883 (Tendring 1883 June qtr Volume 4a page 417). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 153 Graham Roadm Wimbledon. The 1901 census records that Walter was employed as a clerk and he was living with his parents at 33 Tavistock Street, Bedford.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.2  ~~  Alice Jane Rabson

Alice was born at West Malling on 30th March 1853.  She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 3rd June 1853. The 1861 census records that Alice was a school girl and she was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1871 census records that she was living with her parents at High Street, West Malling. She was probably staying with her elder married sister at Dover when she met her future husband. Alice married Walter Johnson Fogden in 1875 (Dover 1875 June qtr Volume 2a Page 1315); he was born at Rombolds Wyke, Surrey in 1844.

Walter was a widower who already had three children – Annie (1867), Marian (1869) and Edith (1872). However Walter’s former wife was Sarah Ann Alchin, the younger sister of Alice’s mother Emma. Walter and Alice had at least three children – Alice (1879), Ethel (1881) and Dora (1883).

The 1881 census records that Walter was a draper and he and his wife and his five daughters were living at East Street, Haslemere in Surrey. Also staying with the family that night was Alice’s 16 year old sister Edith Rabson. The 1891 census records that Walter was a draper and he and his wife and his six daughters were still living at East Street, Haslemere.

None of this family is recorded in the 1901 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.2.1  ~~  Alice Agatha Fogden

Alice was born at Haslemere in 1879 (Hambledon 1879 September qtr Volume 2a Page 133). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at East Street, Haslemere. The 1891 census records that Alice was a school girl and she was living with her family at East Street, Haslemere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.2.2  ~~  Ethel Ellen Fogden

Ethel was born at Haslemere in early 1881. The census of that year records that the 2 month old infant was living with her family at East Street, Haslemere. The 1891 census records that Ethel was a school girl and she was living with her family at East Street, Haslemere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.2.3  ~~  Dora E Fogden

Dora was born at Haslemere in 1883. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at East Street, Haslemere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.3  ~~  Ellen Louisa Rabson

Ellen was born at West Malling on 3rd August 1855. She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 26th October 1855. The 1861 census records that Ellen was a school girl and she was living with her family at High Street, West Malling. The 1871 census records that she was living with her family at High Street, West Malling. Ellen is not recorded in the 1881 English census.

Ellen married Thomas Archibald Boaz (in a double ceremony with her sister Clara) in late 1881 (Lewisham 1881 December qtr Volume 1d Page 1487); he may have been born in Calcutta, India in about 1853. Neither Thomas nor Ellen are recorded in the 1891 or 1901 English census and they may have returned to India.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.4  ~~  Clara Agatha Rabson

Clara was born at West Malling in 1857.  She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 6th March 1857. The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her family at High Street, West Malling. The 1871 census records that she was living with her family at High Street, West Malling. The 1881 census records that Clara was still unmarried and she was living with her parents at 4 Woodstock Terrace, Lee.

Clara married Richard Sidney Ashley in late 1881 (Lewisham 1881 December qtr Volume 1d Page 1487); he was born at Cowes, Isle of Wight in 1849. Richard and Clara had at least one child – Percy (1882). The 1891 census records that Richard was a sacristan verger ( a churchman) and he and his wife were living at 6 Bromley Road, Lee. Also living with them were two lodgers who were natives of the Channel Islands and a servant (17 year old Ellen Lavin of Galley Hill).

The 1901 census records that Richard was a Church of England Verger and he and his wife and their son were living at 6 Bromley Road, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.4.1  ~~  Percy Hubert Ashley

Percy was born at Lee in 1882. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 6 Bromley Road, Lee. The 1901 census records that Percy was an insurance clerk and he was living with his parents at the same address.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.5  ~~  Henry William Rabson

Henry was born at West Malling on 30th May 1859 (Malling 1859 June qtr Volume 2a Page 380). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 8th July 1859. The 1861 census records that Henry was living with his family at High Street, West Malling. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1881 census records that Henry was a butcher and he was lodging with Jonathan and Susannah Cheeseman at 19 St Stephens Street, Tonbridge. Henry married Elizabeth Mary Saunders later that year (Malling 1881 June qtr Volume 2a Page 861); she was born at Hadlow in 1857.

Henry and Elizabeth had at least five children – Lilian (1881), Ethel (1883), Walter (1887), Violet (1889) and Harry (1890). The 1891 census records that Henry was a butcher and he and his large and young family were living with his parents and his brother’s family at 38 Waldreds Terrace, Lee. There were eleven family members living there at the time of the census.

Henry is not recorded in the 1901 English census although his youngest daughter was staying with her aunt in Wales.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.5.1  ~~  Lilian Kate Rabson

Lilian was born at Maidstone in late 1881 (Maidstone 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 693). The 1891 census records that Lilian was a school girl and she was living with her extended family at 38 Waldreds Terrace, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.5.2  ~~  Ethel Maud Rabson

Ethel was born at Maidstone in 1883 (Maidstone 1883 June qtr Volume 2a Page 690). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her extended family at 38 Waldreds Terrace, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.5.3  ~~  Walter Rabson

Walter was born at Belvedere near Dartford in 1887. The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his extended family at 38 Waldreds Terrace, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.5.4  ~~  Violet Rabson

Violet was born at Brighton in 1889. The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her extended family at 38 Waldreds Terrace, Lee. Violet was the only member of her family to be included in the 1901 English census. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her aunt and uncle (Robert and Florence Pritchard) at 135 Kenny Street, Ystradyfodwy in Glamorganshire.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.5.5  ~~  Harry Rabson

Harry was born at Lee in 1890. The 1891 census records that the 10 month old infant was living with his extended family at 38 Waldreds Terrace, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.6  ~~  Charles David Rabson

Charles was born at West Malling 29th September 1861 (Malling 1861 December qtr Volume 2a Page 380). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 8th November 1861. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at High Street, West Malling. The 1881 census records that he was working as an assistant butcher and he was living with his parents at 4 Woodstock Terrace, Lee.

Charles married Ethel; she was born at Torquay, Devon in 1879. The 1901 census records that Charles was a butcher (probably working for his father). He and his young bride were living with his parents at 10 Southbrook Road, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.7  ~~  Albert Rabson

Albert and the other triplets were born at West Malling and they were baptised (probably the same day) at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 16th June 1863. All three boys died aged only 9 weeks and they were buried at West Malling on 25th August 1863.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.8  ~~  Allan Rabson

Allan and the other triplets were born at West Malling and they were baptised (probably the same day) at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 16th June 1863. All three boys died aged only 9 weeks and they were buried at West Malling on 25th August 1863.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.9  ~~  Alfred Rabson

Alfred and the other triplets were born at West Malling and they were baptised (probably the same day) at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 16th June 1863. All three boys died aged only 9 weeks and they were buried at West Malling on 25th August 1863.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.10  ~~  Edith Albina Rabson

Edith was born at West Malling on 21st July 1865. She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 19th August 1864. The 1871 census records that Edith was a school girl and she was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1881 census records that she was staying with her married sister Alice Fogden at East Street, Haslemere. Edith was probably assisting her sister after the recent birth of her daughter Ethel Fogden.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.11  ~~  Florence Agnes Mary Rabson

Florence was born at West Malling on 16th December 1867 (Malling 1868 March qtr Volume 2a Page 511). She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 2nd February 1868. The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1881 census records that Florence was a school girl and she was living with her family at 4 Woodstock Terrace, Lee. The 1891 census records that Florence was working as a ladies help and she was living at 56 Cudwell Road, Deptford.

Florence married Robert William Pritchard in 1894 (Lewisham 1894 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1391); he was born at Ffestiniog, Merionethshire in 1866. After their marriage the couple returned to Wales to live. Robert and Florence had at least two children – Robert (1898) and Eustace (1901). Their eldest child was born while the couple were in the United States of America.

The 1901 census records that Robert was a Church of England clergyman and he and his wife and their two sons were living at 135 Kenny Street, Ystradyfodwg in Glamorganshire. Also living with the family was Florence’s 11 year old niece Violet Rabson.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.11.1  ~~  Robert H.D. Pritchard

Robert was born in the United States of America, possibly at Attica in New York State, in 1898.  He returned to Wales with his family sometime before late 1900. The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 135 Kenny Road, Ystradyfodwg.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.11.2  ~~  Eustace Pritchard

Eustace was born at Tonypandy, Glamorgan in late 1900 or early 1901. The 1901 census records that the 4 month old infant was living with his family at 135 Kenny Road, Ystradyfodwg.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.12  ~~  Walter John Rabson

Walter was born at West Malling on 20th October 1869. He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 7th November 1869. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at High Street, West Malling. He moved to London with his family and the 1881 census records that Walter was a school boy and he was living with his family at 4 Woodstock Terrace, Lee.

Walter married Susan Bailey in 1890 (Bromley 1890 December qtr Volume 2a Page 695); she was born at Blackheath in 1868. Walter and Susan had at least three children – Annie (1892), Francis (1893) and Lily (1898). The 1891 census records that Walter was a butcher and he and his wife were living with his parents and his elder brother’s family at 38 Waldreds Terrace, Lee.

The 1901 census records that Walter was employed as a dairy manager and he and his young family were living at 126 Lee Road, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.12.1  ~~  Annie Rose Rabson

Annie was born at Blackheath in 1892 (Lewisham 1892 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1126). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 126 Lee Road, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.12.2  ~~  Walter Francis Rabson

Walter was born at Blackheath in 1893 (Lewisham 1893 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1164). The 1901 census records that the school boy (named in the census as Francis – to differentiate him from his father perhaps) was living with his family at 126 Lee Road, Lee.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.1.12.3  ~~  Lily Irene Rabson

Lily was born at Blackheath in 1898 (Lewisham 1898 March qtr Volume 1d Page 1178). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 126 Lee Road, Lee.

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