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)

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.9  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at The Rocks, East Malling in 1866 (Malling 1866 June qtr Volume 2a Page 420) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 24th June 1866. The 1871 census records that Richard was a school boy and he was living with his family at 10 St Dunstan’s Place, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that he was a labourer in the paper mill at East Malling where he lived with his parents. Richard joined the merchant marine (ID 133285) and he was probably at sea at the time of the 1891 census.

Richard subsequently joined the Royal Navy and the 1901 census records him as a chief stoker on board HMS Pembroke which was at Chatham at the time. The census records that he was widowed (Richard may have married Annie Maria Elphee in 1894. Annie Maria Alchin died at Camberwell in 1898 aged 23 years).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.10  ~~  Lewis Thomas Alchin

Lewis was born at The Rocks, East Malling in 1867 (Malling 1867 September qtr Volume 2a Page 452) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 8th September 1867. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 10 St Dunstan’s Place, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that Lewis was living with his family at The Rocks – no occupation is recorded for him. The 1891 census records that he was employed as an agricultural labourer. He was lodging with Charles and Sarah Newman at Leigh’s Cottage, East Malling.

Lewis married  Florence Margaret May in 1900 (Malling 1900 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1365); Florence, who was known as Margaret, was born at Wateringbury in 1879. Lewis and Margaret had at least one child – Emma (1899). The 1901 census records that Lewis (using the name of Thomas) was employed as a bricklayer and he and his young family were living at 22 Bramblebury Road, Plumstead in Surrey.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.10.1  ~~  Emma Alchin

Emma was born at Wateringbury in 1899 just prior to her parent’s marriage. The 1901 census records that she was living with her parents at 22 Bramblebury Road, Plumstead.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.11  ~~  Edward Thomas Alchin

Edward was born at The Rocks, East Malling in 1869 (Malling 1869 March qtr Volume 2a Page 524) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 2nd May 1869. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 10 St Dunstan’s Place, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that Edward was a school boy and he was living with his parents at The Rocks, East Malling. The 1891 census records that he was living at High Street, East Malling with the family of his married sister Harriett Mace. Edward married Jane in 1895 (Greenwich 1895 June qtr Volume 1d page 1577); she was born at Greenwich in 1875.

Edward and Jane had at least two children – Stephen (1896) and Ellen (1898). The 1901 census records that Edward was employed as a gas stoker and he and his young family were living at 28 Hoskin Street, Greenwich. Edward died in 1929 aged 60 years (Greenwich 1929 March qtr Volume 1d Page 1821).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.11.1  ~~  Stephen Edward Alchin

Stephen was born at Greenwich on 20th April 1896 (Greenwich 1896 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1125). The 1901 census records that Stephen was living with his parents at 28 Hoskin Street, Greenwich. Stephen died in 1970 aged 74 years (Bromley 1970 December qtr Volume 5a Page 1019).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.11.2  ~~  Ellen Mary Alchin

Ellen was born at Greenwich in 1898 (Greenwich 1898 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1131). The 1901 census records that Ellen was living with her parents at 28 Hoskin Street, Greenwich. Ellen probably married Alfred Earney in 1915 (Greenwich 1915 June qtr Volume 1d Page 2600).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.12  ~~  Charles Alchin

Charles was born at The Rocks in 1870 (Malling 1870 September qtr Volume 2a Page 469) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 6th November 1870. The 1871 census records that the 7 month old infant was living with his family at 10 St Dunstan’s Place, East Malling.

Charles died at The Rocks aged 1 year and he was buried at East Malling on 23rd October 1871 (Malling 1871 September qtr Volume 2a Page 269).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.13  ~~  Frederick Alchin

Frederick was born at The Rocks in early 1872 (Malling 1872 March qtr Volume 2a Page 518). He was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 21st April 1872. Frederick died at The Rocks in late 1873 aged about 18 months (Malling 1873 December qtr Volume 2a page 281). He was buried at East Malling on 12th October 1873.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.14  ~~  John Stephen Alchin

John was born at The Rocks in 1873 (Malling 1873 September qtr Volume 2a Page 431) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 31st August 1873. The 1881 census records that he was a school boy living with his family at The Rocks, East Malling. The 1891 census records that John was an unmarried paper mill worker. He was living with his widowed father at High Street, East Malling.

John married Mary Elizabeth Hayes in 1897 (Elham 1897 December qtr Volume 2a Page 2146); she was born at Cardiff, Wales in 1876. The couple had at least two children – John (1898) and Violet (1900). The family is indexed in the 1901 English census under the name of “Allkin”. The census records that John was a bricklayer and he and his young family were living at 6 Lushington Cottages, Murston.

John died in 1922 aged only 49 years (Faversham 1922 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1119).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.14.1  ~~  John Stephen Alchin

John was born at Folkestone on 3rd May 1898 (Elham 1898 June qtr Volume 2a Page 1024). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 6 Lushington Cottages, Murston. John later joined the Merchant Marine (ID M25128).

John died in 1973 aged 75 years (Sittingbourne 1973 June qtr Volume 5f Page 1564).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.14.2  ~~  Violet Frances Alchin

Violet was born in 1900 (Faversham 1900 March qtr Volume 2a Page 928a). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 6 Lushington Cottages, Murston.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.15  ~~  Susannah Alchin

Susannah was born at The Rocks in 1875 (Malling 1875 March qtr Volume 2a Page 517) and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 28th April 1875. Susannah died aged only 4 months and she was buried at East Malling on 30th May 1875 (Malling 1875 June qtr Volume 2a Page 311).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.5  ~~  George Alchin

George was born at East Malling in 1833. He was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 1st December 1833. The 1841 census records that George was living with his parents at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1851 census records that he was a farm labourer and he was a servant to Thomas and Martha Hills, waggoner of Ditton Green.

The 1861 census records that George was an unmarried agricultural labourer and he was living back with his parents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling. The 1871 census records that George was employed as a brickfields labourer and he was boarding with Mary Ann Hooker (his future wife – did they ever actually marry) at Heath Road, East Malling.

George married Mary Ann Hooker; she was born at East Malling in 1834. They do not appear to have had any surviving children. The 1881 census records that George was employed as a labourer and he and his wife were living at New Hithe Road, East Malling. Also living with them was their niece Sarah Baker who was born at Town Malling in 1868.

The 1891 census records that George was employed as a cement labourer. He and his wife were living alone at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. The 1901 census records that George was a farm labourer of East Malling. George died at Kingshill, West Malling in 1920 aged 86 years (Malling 1920 December qtr Volume 2a Page 854). He was buried at East Malling on 6th October 1920.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.6  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth, known as Betsy was born at East Malling in 1836. She was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 12th June 1836. The 1841 census records that Betsy was living with her family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1851 census records that she was employed at home, no doubt helping her mother raise her huge brood of children.

Betsy had two illegitimate children – Eliza (1856) and Thomas (1858). The 1861 census records that Betsy was a rag cutter at the paper mill. She and her daughter Eliza were living with her parents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling. Betsy married Henry Caller at Wrotham on 19th July 1863. The witnesses to the ceremony were Stephen Alchin and George Barham.

Henry was a 21 year old paper maker of Wrotham, the son of Henry Caller, a stoker. There is however no further record of this couple in any later English census and they probably migrated.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.6.1  ~~  Eliza Ann Alchin

Eliza was born at East Malling in 1856 (Malling 1856 March qtr Volume 2a Page 361). The 1861 census records that she was living with her mother and grandparents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Eliza (for whom no occupation is recorded) was living with her widowed grandfather at 27 Mill Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.6.2  ~~  Thomas Frederick Alchin

Thomas was born at East Malling in 1858 (Malling 1858 June qtr Volume 2a Page 322) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 17th June 1858. Thomas probably died later the same year (Malling 1858 December qtr Volume 2a Page 237). He does not appear with his mother in the 1861 census.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7  ~~  Charles Edward Alchin

Charles was born at East Malling in 1838 (Malling 1838 June qtr Volume 5 Page 308). The 1841 census records that the young boy (named as Edward) was living with his family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 6 year old boy was baptised as Charles Edward Alchin at St James’ church, East Malling on 5th May 1844 along with his younger brothers Thomas and Richard.

The 1851 census records him, under the name of Edward, as a 12 year old errand boy living with his family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1861 census records that he was employed as a plumber and glazier. He was still being recorded as Edward. He was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling.

Charles married Annie Elizabeth in 1863 (Maidstone 1863 June qtr Volume 2a Page 775); she was born at Sevenoaks in 1838. Charles and Ann had at least four children – Frederick (1864), Charles (1866), Alfred (1868) and Elizabeth (1870). The parish register records that in 1864 Charles was employed as a painter.

The 1871 census records that Charles was a plumber and he and his wife and their four children were living at Swan Street, West Malling. The 1881 census records that Charles Allshin (sic) was employed as a plumber and he and his family were living at Eden Cottages, West Malling.

The 1891 census records that Charles was still working as a plumber and he and his wife and their unmarried son were living at 10 Albany Street, Maidstone. Charles died at Maidstone in 1898 aged 61 years (Maidstone 1898 March qtr Volume 2a Page 545). Annie probably died in 1913 aged 75 years (Woolwich 1913 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1008).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7.1  ~~  Frederick Charles Alchin

Frederick was born at West Malling on 12th February 1864 (Malling 1864 March qtr Volume 2a Page 437). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 25th March 1864. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Swan Street, West Malling.

The 1881 census records that Frederick (indexed as Frederick E. Allchiy) was working as a footman at 82 Weeks Street, Maidstone. Frederick died on the Isle of Wight aged 19 years, possibly while on holiday or even training as a seaman (Isle of Wight 1883 September qtr Volume 2b Page 334).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7.2  ~~  Charles Edward Alchin

Charles was born at West Malling on 2nd September 1866 (Malling 1866 September qtr Volume 2a Page 445). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 21st October 1866. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Swan Street, West Malling.

The 1881 census records that Charles was employed as a baker and he and his family were living at Eden Cottages, West Malling. Charles was not recorded with his parents at the time of the 1891 census and he was probably working elsewhere.

Charles married Edith Alice Redsell in 1894 (Bromley 1894 December qtr Volume 2a Page 761); she was born at North Cray in 1875 and she was the daughter of Francis and Elizabeth Redsell. Charles and Edith had at least four children – Charles (1894), Frederick (1897), Amy (1899) and Alice (1901).

The 1901 census records that Charles was employed as a carter on a farm and he and his wife and their four young children were living at 12 Welling Place, Boxley. Edith’s parents were visiting them at the time – no doubt due to the birth of their new child. Charles died in 1917 aged 51 years (Maidstone 1917 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1009).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7.2.1  ~~  Charles Francis Alchin

Charles was born at North Cray in 1894 (Bromley 1894 December qtr Volume 2a Page 440). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 12 Weller Place, Boxley. Charles died in 1932 aged 37 years (Dartford 1932 June qtr Volume 2a Page 783).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7.2.2  ~~  Frederick John Alchin

Frederick was born at Boxley in 1897 (Dartford 1897 March qtr Volume 2a Page 500). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 12 Welling Place, Boxley. Frederick enlisted in the British Army during World War One. He was assigned to the 105th Machine Gun Company with the rank of Private and Regimental number 26035.

Frederick was killed in action during the Battle of the Somme on 20th July 1916. He has no known grave and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the Missing of the Somme.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7.2.3  ~~  Amy Elizabeth Alchin

Amy was born at Welling in 1899 (Dartford 1899 June qtr Volume 2a Page 530). The 1901 census records that the toddler was living with her family at 12 Welling Place, Boxley. Amy died in 1902 aged 2 years (Dartford 1902 March qtr Volume 2a Page 491).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7.2.4  ~~  Alice Alchin

This baby girl was born at Welling in 1901 and at the time of the census of that year she was only 1 week old and not yet named. She was probably later named Alice (Dartford 1901 June qtr Volume 2a Page 557).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7.3  ~~  Alfred Edward Alchin

Alfred was born at West Malling on 9th September 1868 (Malling 1868 December qtr Volume 2a Page 486). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 1st November 1868. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Swan Street, West Malling. The 1881 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he and his family were living at Eden Cottages, West Malling.

The 1891 census records that he was working as a grocer’s assistant. He was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 10 Albany Street, Maidstone. Alfred is not recorded in the 1901 English census and he was probably at sea at the time (Merchant Marine ID 280918).

Alfred died in 1950 aged 81 years (Maidstone 1950 September qtr Volume 2a Page 541).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.7.4  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was born at West Malling on 20th November 1870 (Malling 1870 December qtr Volume 2a Page 484). She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 29th January 1871. The 1871 census records that the 5 month old infant was living with her family at Swan Street, West Malling.

The 1881 census records that she was a school girl and she and her family were living at Eden Cottages, West Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.8   ~~  Thomas Alchin

Thomas was born at East Malling in 1840 (Malling 1840 September qtr Volume 5 Page 304). The 1841 census records that the infant boy was living with his parents at Mill Street, East Malling. Thomas was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 5th May 1844 along with his brothers Charles and Richard. The 1851 census records that he was a school boy living with his parents at Mill Street, East Malling.

The 1861 census records that Thomas was an unmarried agricultural labourer.  He was living with his parents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling . Thomas married Sarah Perfect in 1864 (Maidstone 1864 June qtr Volume 2a Page 806); Sarah was born at Loose in 1838 – the 1861 census records that she was a paper mill worker and she was boarding at Ditton Hill, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that Thomas was an unemployed labourer. He and his wife and two lodgers were living at Larkfield, East Malling. The couple do not appear to have had any surviving children. Sarah died at New Hythe in 1880 aged 43 years (Malling 1880 June qtr Volume 2a Page 311). She was buried at East Malling on 8th May 1880.

The 1881 census records that he was a widowed 40 year old agricultural labourer lodging at Couch Green, East Malling with William and Rebecca Goodhew. Thomas died at Larkfield in 1883 aged 42 years (Maidstone 1883 September qtr Volume 2a Page 676). He was buried at East Malling on 22nd April 1883.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.9  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at East Malling in mid 1844 (Malling 1844 March qtr Volume 5 Page 357) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 5th May 1844 along with his elder brothers Thomas and Charles.

The 1851 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1861 census records that Richard was an unmarried agricultural labourer.  He was living with his parents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling

Richard married Elizabeth Jane Dalton at East Malling on 11th November 1866 (Malling 1866 December qtr Volume 2a Page 803). At the time of his marriage Richard was employed as a labourer. Elizabeth was the 22 year old daughter of Maurice Dalton, a coal shipper. The witnesses to the ceremony were Charles Bevan (who the following year became his brother-in-law) and Elizabeth Kemble.

The 1871 census records that Richard was employed as an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living at 18 Springett’s Hill, East Malling. It seems that the couple had no surviving children. However at the time of the census George Beckett was lodging with them. Later the same year George married Richard’s younger sister Harriett Alchin.

It is possible that Richard is recorded in the 1881 census as a married labourer at 2 Salt Box Row, East Ham in Essex. There is no sign of his wife (who may have died) or any children however. Richard appears to have subsequently ‘married’ Susan although there is no evidence of such a marriage being registered; Susan was born at Horsmonden in 1846.

The 1891 census records that Richard was a general labourer and he and his wife were living in one room at Nye’s Cottages, The Common, Rochester. The 1901 census records that Richard was working as a general labourer and he and his wife were living at 4 Commercial Road, Strood.

Richard probably died in 1911 aged 67 years (Medway 1911 March qtr Volume 2a Page 472).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10  ~~  Ann Alchin

Ann was born at East Malling in 1846 (Malling 1846 June qtr Volume 5 Page 357). She was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 17th September 1848. The 1851 census records that she was living with her family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1861 census records that Ann was employed as a rag cutter in the paper factory. She was living with her parents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling.

After the publication of the banns on 8th, 15th and 22nd December 1867, Ann married Charles Bevan at East Malling on 25th December 1867 (Malling 1867 December Qtr Volume 2a Page 780). Charles, who quite possibly was Ann’s distant cousin, was a 25 year old labourer, the son of the late Thomas Bevan and his wife Eliza.

Charles Bevan was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 8th January 1843.  Thomas Bevan may have been a son or grandson of  the Ann Alchin who married Henry Bevan at Chatham in 1790 (see para 1.1.5.8.1). The 1861 census records that Charles was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at Mill Street, East Malling.

Charles and Ann had at least four children – Harriett (1868), Horace (1873), Stephen (1877) and Arthur (1881). It seems likely that Charles and Ann separated in the late 1870’s. The 1881 census records that Ann and her children were living at High Street, West Malling. Charles Bevan is not recorded and he must have been away as Ann is not shown as a widow.

Ann had two further children both of whom were born at Offham – William (1883) and Florence (1891). The 1891 census records that Charles was a married agricultural labourer but he was living with his elder brother at Mill Street, East Malling and there is no sign of his wife and children.

The 1901 census records that Ann and her two youngest children were living at 6 Dutts Cottage, Offham. Also living with them, and possibly the father of the children, was James Kettle an agricultural labourer born at Offham in 1844.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.1  ~~  Harriett Alice Bevan

Harriett was born at Snodland in about 1868 (Malling 1868 March qtr Volume 2a Page 505).  The 1871 census records that the young girl was staying with her widowed grandfather at 27 Mill Street, East Malling. The 1881 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

Harriett married William Lane at East Malling on 20th August 1892 (Malling 1892 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1033); he was a 24 year old farmyard man of East Malling and he was the son of Charles Lane, a pensioner. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d O.C. Legge-Wilkinson and the witnesses were Walter Cook and Elizabeth Sarah Cooper.

William and Harriett had least three children – Stuart (1894), Elsie (1896) and Charles (1900). The 1901 census records that William was a bricklayer and he and his wife and their three children were living at Larkfield.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.1.1  ~~  Stuart L. W. Lane

Stuart was born at East Malling in 1894. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Larkfield.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.1.2  ~~  Elsie Eliza May Lane

Elsie was born at East Malling in 1896. The 1900 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Larkfield.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.1.3  ~~  Charles William Lane

Charles was born at East Malling in 1900. The 1900 census records that the toddler was living with his family at Larkfield.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.2  ~~  Horace Oliver Bevan

Horace was born at East Malling in about 1873 (Malling 1873 June qtr Volume 2a Page 467). The 1881 census records that he was a school boy (under the name of Oliver Bevan) and he was living with his family at High Street, West Malling. Horace joined the Royal Marines Light Infantry in about 1890.

The 1891 census records that Horace was a Private in the Marines and he was stationed in the Chatham Barracks. Horace married an unknown woman during in the 1890’s. The 1901 census records that he was still a Private in the Marines and he was stationed on board HMS Duke of Wellington at Portsmouth.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.3  ~~  Stephen John Bevan

Steven was born at West Malling in 1877 (Malling 1877 June qtr Volume 2a Page 529). The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at High Street, West Malling. Steven is not recorded in the 1901 census.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.4  ~~  Arthur Edward Bevan

Arthur was born at West Malling on 28th August 1881 (Malling 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 593). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 9th October 1881.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.5  ~~  William Bevan

William was born at Offham in 1883. The 1901 census records that William was a farm labourer and he was living with his mother at 6 Dutts Cottage, Offham.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.10.6  ~~  Florence Bevan

Florence was born at Offham in 1891. The 1901 census records that Florence was a school girl and she was living with her mother at 6 Dutts Cottage, Offham.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.11  ~~  Harriett Alchin

Harriett was born at East Malling in 1848 (Malling 1848 September qtr Volume 5 Page 360). She was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 29th August 1848. There is a note in the baptism register that Harriett was privately admitted into the church on 17th September 1848. At the time of the 1851 census the young girl was living with her family at Mill Street, East Malling.

The 1861 census records that Harriett was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Harriett was employed as a glazer at the local paper mill. She was unmarried and she was living with her widowed father at 27 Mill Street, East Malling.

After the publication of the banns on 13th, 20th and 27th August 1871, Harriett married George Beckett at East Malling on 2nd September 1871 (Malling 1871 September qtr Volume 2a Page 713). George was a 28 year old labourer, the son of William Beckett also a labourer. The witnesses to the ceremony were Ben Bassett and Sarah Crittenden.

George and Harriett had at least five children – Laura (1872), Milly (1874), Arthur (1876), Ernest (1878) and Horace (1882). The parish register of 1872 records that George was a journeyman papermaker and in 1874 as a labourer. The 1881 census records that George was a paper maker. He and his family were living at Mill Street, East Malling.

George Beckett died at Mill Street in 1884 aged 42 years (Malling 1884 December qtr Volume 2a Page 357). He was buried at East Malling on 12th October 1884. The 1891 census records that Harriett was a widowed glazer at the paper mill. She was living with three of her children at the upper end of Mill Street, East Malling.

Harriett died at Mill Street aged only 45 years (Malling 1895 June qtr Volume 2a Page 338) and she was buried at East Malling on 5th May 1895.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.11.1  ~~  Laura Beckett

Laura was born at Mill Street in 1872 (Malling 1872 March qtr Volume 2a Page 520) and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 12th May 1872. The 1881 census records that she was a school girl living with her family at Mill Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.11.2  ~~  Milly Beckett

Milly was born at Mill Street in 1874 (Malling 1874 June qtr Volume 2a Page 506) and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 24th May 1874. The 1881 census records that she was a school girl living with her family at Mill Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.11.3  ~~  Arthur Thomas Beckett

Arthur was born at East Malling in 1876 (Malling 1876 June qtr Volume 2a Page 545). The 1881 census records that he was a school boy living with his family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1891 census records that Arthur was employed as a butcher’s boy. He was living with his widowed mother at Mill Street, East Malling.

The 1901 census records that Arthur was an electric cable braider of Erith.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.11.4  ~~  Ernest William Beckett

Ernest was born at East Malling in 1878 (Malling 1878 December qtr Volume 2a Page 557). The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1891 census records that Ernest was a school boy and he was living with his widowed mother at Mill Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.1.5  ~~  Horace Beckett

Horace was born at East Malling in 1882. The 1891 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his widowed mother at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1901 census records that Horace was employed as a printer and compositor and he was boarding at 6 Garden Street, Folkestone.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.12  ~~  Susannah Alchin

Susannah was born at Mill Street and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 9th June 1851. Susannah died aged 3 months (Malling 1851 September qtr Volume 5 Page 255) and she was buried at East Malling on 31st August 1851.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.13  ~~  John Alfred Alchin

John was born at Mill Street in mid 1853 (Malling 1853 June qtr Volume 2a Page 291). He was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 18th May 1853. The 1861 census records that John was a school boy and he was living with his parents at 30 Mill Street, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that John was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his widowed father at 27 Mill Street, East Malling. The 1881 census records that John was an unmarried agricultural labourer and he was lodging with William and Rebecca Goodhew at Couch Green, East Malling.

The 1891 census records that John was a sheep gate maker and he was living alone at Back Street, West Malling. The 1901 census records that John was unmarried and he worked as a sheep gate maker. He lived at Birling with his widowed housekeeper (Mary Lavender) and her son Alfred and a young couple, Valentine and Emily Summers.

John probably never married. He died in 1924 aged 71 years (Malling 1924 September qtr Volume 2a Page 912).

1.3.5.2.2.2.4  ~~  Jesse Alchin

Jesse was baptised at St Martin’s church, Ryarsh on 25th March 1810. He married Ann Vaughan at Trottiscliffe on 15th February 1831; she was born at Trosley, Kent in 1810. Jesse and Ann had at least nine children – Mary (1831), Susan (1835), John (1837), George (1840), Eliza (1842), Rebecca (1844), Harriett (1847), Thomas (1850) and William (1855).

The 1841 census records that Jesse was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their four children were living at Offham. The 1851 census records that Jesse was a “hurdle sheep gate maker”. He lived with his wife and seven children at Mayhill near Offham.

The 1861 census records that Jesse was living at Mayhill, Offham with his wife and six children. The 1871 census records that Jesse was a sheep gate maker and he and his wife and their youngest son were still living at Mayhill, Offham.

The 1881 census records that Jesse was living with his wife and unmarried son George at Offham and he was still making hurdles. Jesse died in 1882 aged 73 years (Malling 1882 March qtr Volume 2a Page 367). The 1891 census records that his 82 year old widow was living at Hayfields Cottage, Birling with their unmarried son George.

Ann probably died in 1892 at a recorded age of 85 years (Malling 1892 September qtr Volume 2a Page 826).

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was born in Kent in about 1831. The 1841 census records that the 10 year old girl was living with her family at Offham.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.2  ~~  Susan Alchin

Susan was born at Offham in 1835. The 1841 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Offham. The 1851 census records that she was living with her family at Mayhill, Offham. Susan married John Roots at All Saints’ church, Birling on 21st January 1860 (Malling 1860 March qtr Volume 2a Page 435).

The witness to their wedding were Henry Eversfield and Jenny Gibbons. John was a labourer born in  1836 and he was the son of Thomas and Mary Roots of Birling. The 1841 census records that Thomas Roots was an agricultural labourer of Birling.

The 1861 census records that John was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living at Birling. They do not appear in any subsequent census and they may have emigrated.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.3  ~~  John Alchin

John was born at Offham in 1837 (Malling 1837 December qtr Volume 5 Page 259). He was baptised at St Michael’s church, Offham on 10th December 1837. The 1841 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Offham.

The 1851 census records that John was helping his father to construct sheep hurdles at Mayhill, Offham where he and his family lived. The 1861 census records that John was unmarried and he was employed as an agricultural labourer. He was living with his parents at Mayhill, Offham.

John married Esther Skinner in 1869 (Malling 1869 March qtr Volume 2a Page 585); she was born at Ightham, Kent in 1844 and she had a child from a previous relationship – Ambrose (1863). John and Esther had at least three children – Anne (1873) and Clara (1879). The 1871 census records that John was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and Ambrose (named Alchin) were living at Old Bury, Ightham.

The 1881 census records that John was a labourer and he and his family were living at Ightham. The 1891 census records that John was an inmate in the Malling Union workhouse. Esther and two of their daughters were living with her natural born son Ambrose Skinner and his family at Oldbury, Ightham. Esther was a field worker at the time.

John died in 1894 aged 57 years (Malling 1894 March qtr Volume 2a Page 430). Esther died in 1897 aged ‘51’ years (Malling 1897 March qtr Volume 2a Page 397).

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.3.1  ~~  Anne Maria Alchin

Anne was born at Ightham in 1873 (Malling 1873 September qtr Volume 2a Page 500). The 1881 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her family at Ightham. The 1891 census records that Annie was a domestic servant for Ellen Dewey at 1 Gilham’s Cottage, Paddy’s Lane, Lambeth.

Annie may have died at Camberwell in 1898.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.3.2  ~~  Clara Alchin

Clara was born at Ightham in 1879 (Malling 1879 June qtr Volume 2a Page 557) and she was living there with her family at Ightham at the time of the 1881 census. The 1891 census records that Clara was a field worker and she was living with her the family of her half-brother Ambrose Skinner at Oldbury, Ightham.

Clara married either Horace Benjamin Broad or Alfred Walter Dolland in 1895 (Malling 1895 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1107). However she is not recorded under either surname in the 1901 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.3.3  ~~  Emily Alchin

Emily was born at Ightham in 1881 (Malling 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 601). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her extended family at Oldbury, Ightham.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.4  ~~  George Alchin

George was born at Offham in 1840 and he was baptised at St Michael’s church, Offham on 25th October 1840. George was deaf – possibly from birth. The 1841 census records that the 10 month old infant was living with his family at Offham. The 1851 census records that he was already working – he was helping his father to construct sheep hurdles at Mayhill, Offham where he and his family lived.

The 1861 census records that George was an unmarried agricultural labourer. He was living with his parents at Mayhill, Offham. The 1871 census records that George was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his married brother Thomas at Ryarsh. The 1881 census records that George was still unmarried and he was living with his parents at Offham where he and his father were still making sheep hurdles.

The 1891 census records that George was a carpenter and he was living with his widowed mother at Hayfield’s Cottage, Birling. The 1901 census records that George was a general labourer and he had become an inmate of the Malling Union Workhouse at West Malling with his niece Clara Hartnup.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.5  ~~  Eliza Alchin

Eliza was born at Offham in 1842 (Malling 1842 December qtr Volume 5 Page 342) and she was baptised at St Michael’s church, Offham on 19th March 1843. The 1851 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her family at Mayhill, Offham. Eliza probably died in 1852 aged 10 years (Malling 1852 June qtr Volume 2a Page 187).

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.6  ~~  Rebecca Alchin

Rebecca was born at Offham in 1844 (Malling 1844 December qtr Volume 5 Page 358) and she was baptised at St Michael’s church, Offham on 9th February 1845. The 1851 census records that she was living with her family at Mayhill, Offham. The 1861 census records that Rebecca was unmarried and she was still living at home with her parents.

Rebecca married Henry Hartnup, probably at Birling, in 1866 (Malling 1866 March qtr Volume 2a Page 515). Henry was a labourer  born in 1835 and he was the son of John Hartnup. Henry and Rebecca had at least two children – Clara (1870) and Sarah (1873). The 1871 census records that Henry was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their infant daughter were living at Leg Lane, Birling.

Rebecca died aged 27 years, probably as a result of complications from childbirth. She was buried at Birling on 23rd July 1873 (Malling 1873 September qtr Volume 2a Page 251). Henry subsequently married Mary Rich Smith at Birling on 5th July 1874. The 1881 census records that Henry was an agricultural labourer and he and his family were living at Leg Lane, Birling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.6.1  ~~  Clara Hartnup

Clara was baptised at All Saints’ church, Birling on 11th December 1870 (Malling 1870 December qtr Volume 2a Page 472). The 1871 census records that the six month old infant was living with her family at Birling. The 1881 census records that Clara was a school girl and she was living with her father, stepmother and four step brothers and sisters at Leg Lane, Birling.

Clara became a tragic figure and she appears to have been abandoned by her father and stepmother. She may have had some disability although this was normally notated on census enumeration sheets. Both the 1891 and 1901 census record that Clara was an inmate of the Malling Union Workhouse at West Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.6.2  ~~  Sarah Ann Hartnup

Sarah was probably born in July 1873 (Malling 1873 September qtr Volume 2a Page 483) when her mother died. Sarah was baptised at All Saints’ church, Birling on 1st August 1873. There is no record of Sarah in the 1881 census by which time she had probably died.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.7  ~~  Harriett Alchin

Harriett was born at Offham in 1847 (Malling 1847 June qtr Volume 5 Page 348). She was baptised at St Michael’s church, Offham on 25th July 1847. The 1851 census records that Harriett was living with her family at Mayhill, Offham. The 1861 census records that Harriett was a school girl and she was living with her parents at Mayhill, Offham.

Harriett may have married Charles Austin, Thomas Baker or Henry Camfield in 1868 (Malling 1868 September qtr Volume 2a Page 721). She is not recorded under any of these surnames in subsequent census returns.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.8  ~~  Thomas Alchin

Thomas was born at Offham in about 1850 (Malling 1850 March qtr Volume 5 Page 396). He was baptised at St Michael’s church, Offham on 7th April 1850. The 1861 census records that Thomas was a school boy and he was living with his family at Mayhill, Offham.

He married Jemima West at Birling on 24th December 1870 (Malling 1870 December qtr Volume 2a Page 727). Jemima was also born at Offham in 1850, the daughter of Jacob West a labourer. The witnesses to their marriage were John Evans and Mary Ann West. Thomas and Jemima had at least three children – William (1872), Rose (1877) and Alfred (1883). The parish register records that Thomas was a gatemaker of Ryarsh.

The 1871 census records that Thomas was an agricultural labourer and he and his new wife were living at Ryarsh. Staying with the couple was Thomas’ elder brother George Alchin. The 1881 census records that Thomas was employed as a carpenter and he and his young family were living at Birling.

For some reason the 1891 census records that the name of Thomas’ wife was Miriam and she was born at Malling in 1848. Thomas and Miriam (Jemima) were living at Whitting’s Cottage, Birling with two of their children at the time of the 1891 census. Thomas was employed as a carpenter.

The 1901 census records that Thomas was still married to Jemima West. He was an invalid and he and his wife and their unmarried son were living at Birling. Thomas died in 1910 aged 62 years (Malling 1910 March qtr Volume 2a Page 472). Jemima died in 1941 aged 91 years (Bromley 1941 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1225).

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.8.1  ~~  William Thomas Alchin

William was born at Ryarsh on 30th May 1872 (Malling 1872 June qtr Volume 2a Page 499) and he was baptised at St Martin’s church, Ryarsh on 25th August 1872. The 1881 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his parents at Birling. The 1891 census records that William was employed as a groom by Alexander Stuartfield at Woodcock Hill, Northchurch, Hertfordshire.

William married Elizabeth Rose Maydom in 1894 (Berkhampstead 1894 June qtr Volume 3a Page 836); she was born at Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire in about 1872. The 1901 census records that William and Elizabeth were both employed as servants by Robert Broughton, a solicitor, at Callopers Hall, Watford. William was a coachman and Elizabeth a cook. At that stage they had no surviving children.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.8.2  ~~  Rose Mary Alchin

Rose was born at Birling in 1877 (Malling 1877 June qtr Volume 2a Page 512). The 1881 census records that she was living at Birling with her parents. The 1891 census records that Rose was a school girl and she was living with her family at Whitting’s Cottage, Birling.

Rose married George Chambers at Birling on 22nd August 1897 (Malling 1897 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1215); he was born at Lenham in 1865 the son of George Chanbers, a labourer. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d T.A. Williamson and the witnesses were William Thomas Alchin and Alice Sarah Stephens.

The 1901 census records that George was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living at Bank Cottage, Birling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.8.3  ~~  Alfred John Alchin

Alfred was born at Birling in 1883 (Malling 1883 March qtr Volume 2a Page 626). The 1891 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at Whitting’s Cottage, Birling. The 1901 census records that Alfred was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at Birling.

Alfred died in 1936 aged 52 years (Malling 1936 June qtr Volume 2a Page 1095).

1.3.5.2.2.2.4.9  ~~  William Alchin

William was born at Offham in 1855 (Malling 1855 December qtr Volume 2a Page 310) and he was baptised at St Michael’s church, Offham on 16th December 1855. The 1861 census records that William was a school boy and he was living with his family at Mayhill, Offham.

The 1871 census records that William was living with his parents at Mayhill, Offham. No occupation is recorded for him. William probably died in 1874 aged 19 years (Malling 1874 June qtr Volume 2a Page 292). He is not recorded in the 1881 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.2.5  ~~  Phillis Alchin

Phillis was baptised at St Martin’s church, Ryarsh on 7th March 1812. Phillis died at Springetts Hill aged 15 years and she was buried at East Malling on 4th February 1827.

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