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)

1.3.5.2.2.3.5  ~~  Benjamin Alchin

Benjamin was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 6th August 1817. Benjamin was a witness at the wedding of his younger brother at Birling in 1840. The 1841 census records that Benjamin was an unmarried shoemaker and he was living with his parents at Hamhill, Birling. He married Susan Clifton at Dartford on 22nd October 1843 (Dartford 1843 December qtr Volume 5 Page 183). Susan was born at St Mary Cray in about 1824.

Benjamin and Susan had at least nine children – George (1844), Sarah (1847), Ruth (1849), William (1852), Albert (1853), Arthur (1856), Lewis (1858), Alice (1861) and Ernest (1864). Parish registers record that Benjamin was still a shoemaker. Benjamin moved his family from St Mary Cray to East Malling in about 1853. The 1861 census records that Benjamin was a shoe and boot maker. He and Susan and their eight children were living at Larkfield, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that Benjamin was a shoemaker and he and his wife and five of their children were living at 7 High Street, East Malling. Thereafter Benjamin and his wife disappear from the records in England and they evidently migrated to Canada in the 1870s. The 1891 Canadian census records that Benjamin was a factory hand and he and his wife and their daughter Ruth were living at South Oshawa, Ontario.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.1  ~~  George Alchin

George was born at St Mary's Cray in 1844 (Bromley 1844 September qtr Volume 5 Page 55). The 1861 census records that George was a boot and shoe maker and he was living with his parents at Larkfield, East Malling. At the time of his marriage he was a shoemaker of Aylesford.

George married Elizabeth King at St James' church East Malling on 14th November 1864 (Malling 1864 December qtr Volume 2a Page 768). The witnesses to the ceremony were Hannah Lands and John King. Elizabeth was born in 1844 and she was the daughter of John King, a labourer of East Malling, and his wife Elizabeth.

George either died or he and Elizabeth separated. Elizabeth had at least two children and the parish register describes her as single woman – Harold (1871) and Isabel (1875). The 1871 census records that Elizabeth was widowed and she was working in the paper mill. She and her infant son were living with her parents at New Hythe Lane, East Malling.

Elizabeth may have died before 1881 or perhaps she remarried. Neither she nor George are recorded in the census of that year and the children were living with their maternal grandparents at East Malling. However it seems likely that George died at Mill Street aged 58 years and he was buried at East Malling on 28th August 1902 (Malling 1902 September qtr Volume 2a Page 373). If it was him - where had he been in the intervening years?

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.1.1  ~~  Harold Hastings Alchin

Harold was born at Larkfield in 1870 (Malling 1870 September qtr Volume 2a Page 432). He was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 4th September 1870. The 1871 census records that the 10 month old infant was living with his 'widowed' mother and his grandparents at New Hythe Lane, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that Harold was a school boy and he was living with his maternal grandparents at New Hithe Road, East Malling. The census of 1891 records that he was still living with his grandparents at Church Street, East Malling and he was employed as a paper mill labourer.

Harold married Eliza Whiffen in 1896 (Malling 1896 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1175); she was born at Rotherham in 1868. They had at least two children – Alice (1897) and Edith (1898). The 1901 census records that Harold was employed as a dryerman in a paper mill. He and his young family were living at New Road, Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire.

Harold lived into very old age. He died in 1962 aged 93 years (Thanet 1962 September qtr Volume 5b Page 795).

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.1.1.1  ~~  Alice Dora Alchin

Alice was born at East Malling in 1897 (Malling 1897 March qtr Volume 2a Page 678). The 1901 census records that she was living with her parents at New Road, Rickmansworth.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.1.1.2  ~~  Edith Ruth  Alchin

Edith was born at East Malling in 1898 (Malling 1898 December qtr Volume 2a Page 657). The 1901 census records that she was living with her parents at New Road, Rickmansworth.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.1.2  ~~  Isabel Alchin

Isabel was born at East Malling in 1875 (Malling 1875 June qtr Volume 2a Page 510) and it seems quite possible that George Alchin was not her father (the 1871 census records that her mother was widowed). The 1881 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her maternal grandparents at New Hithe Road, East Malling.

The 1891 census records that Isabel was living with her grandparents at Church Street, East Malling. Isabel migrated to Canada in 1896. She arrived at Portland, Maine in March 1896 aboard the SS 'Mongolian' with her final destination being Whitby, Ontario.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.2  ~~  Sarah Alchin

Sarah was born at St Mary Cray in 1847 (Bromley 1847 March qtr Volume 5 Page 63). The 1861 census records that Sarah was living with her parents at Larkfield, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Sarah was employed as a domestic servant. She was unmarried and she was living with her parents at 7 High Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.3  ~~  Ruth Alchin

Ruth was born at St Mary Cray in about 1849 (Malling 1849 September qtr Volume 5 Page 60). The 1861 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her parents at Larkfield, East Malling. Ruth emigrated to Canada with her parents in the 1870's. The 1891 Canadian census records that Ruth was a spinster and she was living with her parents at South Oshawa, Ontario.

Ruth moved on to the United States in 1905. The 1910 US census records that Ruth was still a spinster. She was working as a housekeeper for Richard Pengilly at Park River, Walsh County, New York.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.4  ~~  William Alchin

William was born at St Mary Cray in 1852 although the 1881 census gives his birthplace as East Malling. The 1861 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at Larkfield, East Malling. William is not recorded with the rest of his family in the 1871 census.

The 1881 census records that William was an unmarried painter. He was a patient in a hospital in London – an illness caused by lead poisoning perhaps. William may have died later that year at the age of 30 years (Malling 1881 September qtr Volume 2a Page 287).

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.5  ~~  Albert William Alchin

Albert was born at Larkfield on 10th January 1853 (Malling 1853 March qtr Volume 2a Page 324) and he was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 20th November 1853. The 1861 census records that Albert was a school boy and he was living with his family at Larkfield, East Malling. He is not recorded with the rest of his family in the 1871 census and he may have already joined the Merchant Marine (Seaman ID 73926).

Albert subsequently joined the Royal Navy and he seems to have gained fairly swift promotion. The 1881 census records that he was the 'Captain of the Foretop' aboard the boys training vessel HMS "St Vincent" then located at Portsmouth. Albert married Jane Wilson in 1883 (Chertsey 1883 December qtr Volume 2a Page 84); Jane was born at Tenterden in 1847.

The 1901 census records that Albert was employed as a jobbing gardener and he and his wife were living at Chapel Road, Chertsey in Surrey. Albert may have died in 1923 aged '70' years (Wandsworth 1923 December qtr Volume 1d page 478).

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6  ~~  Arthur Alchin

Arthur was born at Larkfield on 28th January 1856 (Malling 1856 March qtr Volume 2a Page 354) and he was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 23rd March 1856. The 1861 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at Larkfield, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that Arthur was working as an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at 7 High Street, East Malling. Arthur emigrated to Canada in 1872. Arthur married Ellen Taylor at Chaffey, Ontario on 27th April 1882. She was born in England on 5th February 1862, the daughter of John and Amelia Taylor, and she emigrated to Canada in 1873.

Arthur and Ellen had at least eight children – Alice (1883), Francis (1885), Harold (1887), Mabel (1888), Clifton (1891), Ruby (1894), Ethel (1896) and Edwin (1897). The 1901 Canadian census records that Arthur was employed as a gardener for 7 months of the year and worked at other jobs for the rest of the year (winter?). He and his large family were living at Huntsville in the District of Muskoka and Parry Sound (near Lake Huron in the Great Lakes), Onatario.

Arthur died at Huntsville on 26th February 1931 aged 75 years.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6.1  ~~  Alice Alchin

Alice was born in Ontario on 28th February 1883. The 1901 Canadian census records that she was living with her family at Huntsville, Ontario. She married Thomas Hill at Kearney, Ontario on 28th June 1905; he was born in 1867.

Alice died on 7th December 1942 aged 59 years. Thomas died on 28th March 1949 aged about 82 years.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6.2  ~~  Francis Alchin

Francis (Frank) was born in Ontario on 20th May 1885. He died in Los Angeles, California in 1904 aged only 19 years.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6.3  ~~  Harold Alchin

Harold was born in Ontario on 16th January 1887. The 1901 Canadian census records that he was living with his family at Huntsville, Ontario. Harold was accidentally shot and he died in the Huntsville Infirmiary on 31st August 1903 (1903/20915) at the age of only 16 years.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6.4  ~~  Mabel Alchin

Mabel was born in Ontario on 29th October 1888. The 1901 Canadian census records that she was living with her family at Huntsville, Ontario.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6.5  ~~  Clifton Alchin

Clifton was born in Ontario on 3rd August 1891. The 1901 Canadian census records that he was living with his family at Huntsville, Ontario.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6.6  ~~  Ruby Alchin

Ruby was born in Ontario on 7th January 1894. The 1901 Canadian census records that she was living with her family at Huntsville, Ontario.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6.7  ~~  Ethel Alchin

Ethel was born in Ontario on 6th January 1896. The 1901 Canadian census records that she was living with her family at Huntsville, Ontario.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.6.8  ~~  Edwin Alchin

Edwin was born in Ontario on 1st October 1897. The 1901 Canadian census records that he was living with his family at Huntsville, Ontario.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.7  ~~  Lewis Alchin

Lewis was born at Larkfield in late 1858 (Malling 1858 December qtr Volume 2a Page 341) and he was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 9th January 1859. The 1861 census records that Lewis was living with his family at Larkfield, East Malling. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 7 High Street, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that Lewis was a general labourer living at Snodland.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.8  ~~  Alice Alchin

Alice was born at Larkfield in late 1860 (Malling 1860 December qtr Volume 2a Page 351). She was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 30th January 1861. The 1861 census records that the 4 month old infant was living with her parents at Larkfield, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that Alice was a school girl and she was living with her family at 7 High Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.9  ~~  Ernest Alchin

Ernest was born at East Malling in 1864 (Malling 1864 June qtr Volume 2a Page 406) and he was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 1st May 1864. The 1871 census records that Ernest was a school boy and he was living with his family at 7 High Street, East Malling. There is no further record of Ernest in England and it seems certain that he emigrated to the United States in 1881.

Ernest married Louise M. in 1897; she was born in Canada in 1877. Ernest and Louise had at least four children – McArthur (1898) and Miriam (1907). Two other children died before 1910. The 1910 census records that Ernest was a proof reader and he and his wife and their two surviving children were living at Lansing, Ingham County in Michigan.

The 1920 census records that Ernest was a proof reader for the Michigan Supreme Court and he and his wife and their daughter were still living at Lansing. The 1930 census records that Ernest was a reporter for the Michigan Supreme Court and he and his wife lived in ahouse which they were renting for $40 a month at Lansing.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.9.1  ~~  McArthur Alchin

McArthur was born in Michigan on 13th June 1898 (he was probably named after the father of General Douglas McArthur who was one of the US commanders in the US/Spanish War of 1898). The 1910 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Lansing, Ingham County.

McArthur married Beatrice McKenzie; she was born in Michigan in 1900 and she was the daughter of Daniel McKenzie. The 1920 census records that McArthur was a worker in an auto factory and he and his wife and her widowed father were living at Lansing. Beatrice either died or was divorced during the 1920's as McArthur subsequently married Cora M.; she was born in Michigan in 1897.

The 1930 census records that McArthur was an engineer and he and his wife lived at Lansing in a house which he owned and wehich was worth $2,500. McArthur died in Michigan in March 1963 aged 65 years.

1.3.5.2.2.3.5.9.2  ~~  Miriam H. Alchin

Miriam was born in Michigan in 1907. The 1910 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Lansing, Ingham County. The 1920 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Lansing.

1.3.5.2.2.3.6  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 11th April 1819. He married Eliza Walker at Birling on 2nd March 1840. Eliza was the daughter of Thomas Walker, a labourer of Leybourne. The witnesses to their wedding were Benjamin and Elizabeth Alchin. Neither Henry nor his wife were recorded in the 1841 or any subsequent census in the Mallings district.

Henry and his wife may have emigrated although there is no trace in any of the migration lists overseas. Perhaps they died in a shipwreck or from disease on their way to a new life.

1.3.5.2.2.3.7  ~~  Thomas Alchin

Thomas was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 30th September 1821. The 1841 census records that Thomas was an agricultural labourer living at the farm of John Clackett at Hamhill, Birling. The 1851 census records that he was an unmarried farm labourer and he was living with his parents at 5 Hamill Street, Birling.

Thomas married Mary Wicking at Birling on 6th December 1852 (Malling 1852 December qtr Volume 2a Page 547). Mary was born at Leybourne in about 1827 and she was the daughter of Solomon Burgess a labourer. The witnesses to their wedding were Richard Alchin and Eliza Ann Lee. Thomas and Mary had at least twelve children – Mary (1854), Thomas (1855), Alfred (1856), Lewis (1857), Mabel (1858), Emma (1859), Mildred (1861), Maude (1864), Francis (1866), Walter (1867), Philip (1868) and Frank (1871).

The 1861 census records that Thomas was employed as an agricultural labourer. He and his wife, their five children and his wife's mother (55 year old widow, Jane Burgess of Ryarsh) were living at Horn Street, Birling. The 1871 census records that Thomas was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and nine of their children were living at Sand Bank Cottage, Birling. The 1881 census records that Thomas was employed as a carrier and he and his family were living at Horn Street, Birling.

The 1891 census still finds Thomas as a carrier of Horn Street, Birling but he was by now widowed. Mary had died earlier that year aged 64 years (Malling 1891 March qtr Volume 2a Page 430). Living with Thomas were his son Walter and 13 year old Edith King from Leybourne, who was probably a relation.

The 1901 census records that Thomas was retired and he was living at Blacks Place Cottage, Birling. Living with him were his three unmarried children – Emma, Maud and Walter. Thomas died in 1905 aged 83 years (Malling 1905 June qtr Volume 2a Page 393).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was privately baptised at Birling on 6th April 1854 (Malling 1854 March qtr Volume 2a Page 312). Mary was obviously a very sick baby and she died soon afterwards aged only a few weeks. She was buried at Birling on 15th April 1854 (Malling 1854 June qtr Volume 2a Page ***).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.2  ~~  Tom Alchin

Tom was born at Hamhill in 1855 (Malling 1855 June qtr Volume 2a Page 315) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 6th May 1855. The 1861 census records that Tom was a school boy and he was living with his family at Horn Street, Birling.

The 1871 census records that he was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at Sand Bank Cottage, Birling. The 1881 census records that Tom was an unmarried bricklayer's labourer and he was living with his parents who were still at Horn Street, Birling.

Tom married Alice Swan at Birling on 23rd April 1888 (Malling 1888 June qtr Volume 2a Page 881); she was born at West Malling in 1857 the daughter of Daniel Swan, a gardener. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd William A. Barnes and the witnesses were Matthew Maters and Emily Capon

Tom and Alice had at least two children- Lewis (1889) and Mary (1892). The 1891 census records that Tom was employed as a general labourer. He and his wife and their young son were living at Horn Street, Birling. The 1901 census records that Tom was employed as a cement labourer. He and his family were still living at Horn Street, Birling. Visiting them at the time of the census was 59 year old Emma Swan of London.

Tom died in 1919 aged 64 years (Malling 1919 June qtr Volume 2a Page 807). Alice lived into very old age. She died in 1952 aged 95 years (Ashford 1952 September qtr Volume 5b Page 30).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.2.1  ~~  Lewis Alchin

Lewis was born at Birling on 6th June 1889 (Malling 1889 September qtr Volume 2a Page 612). The census of 1891 records that the young boy was living with his parents at Horn Street, Birling. The 1901 census records that Lewis was a school boy and he was living with his family at Horn Street, Birling.

Lewis served during World War One as a Private in the Royal West Kent regiment (#G/10744). He probably married Mabel Wenham in 1918 (Malling 1918 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1701). Lewis died in 1970 aged 81 years (Maidstone 1970 September qtr Volume 5f Page 1315).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.2.2  ~~  Mary Mildred Alchin

Mary was born at Birling in 1892 (Malling 1892 June qtr Volume 2a Page 641). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Horn Street, Birling.

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.3  ~~  Alfred Alchin

Alfred was born at Hamhill on 4th May 1856 (Malling 1856 June qtr Volume 2a Page 325) and he and his younger brother Lewis were baptised at All Saint's church, Birling on 1st November 1857. The 1861 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he was living with his family at Horn Street, Birling.

The 1871 census records that Alfred was living with his family at Sandbank Cottage, Birling. The 1881 census records that he was an unmarried general labourer and he was living with his parents at Horn Street, Birling. The 1891 census records that Alfred was a groom and he was lodging with James and Jane Woollett at Malt House Cottages, Nettlestead.

Alfred married Bertha Collins in Huntingdonshire in 1893 (St Neots 1893 December qtr Volume 3b Page 605); she was born at Diddington,  Huntingdonshire in about 1868. Alfred and Bertha had at least three children – Faith (1897), Phillis (1898) and Kathleen (1900). The 1901 census records that Alfred was employed as a carrier and he and his young family were living at "The Willows", Birling.

Alfred died in 1941 aged 85 years (St Neots December qtr Volume 5b Page 591). Bertha died in 1949 aged 80 years (St Neots 1949 June qtr Volume 4b Page 298).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.3.1  ~~  Faith Alchin

Faith was born at Birling in 1897 (Malling 1897 June qtr Volume 2a Page 630). The 1901 census records that she was living with her family at "The Willows", Birling.

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.3.2  ~~  Phillis Ruby Alchin

Phillis was born at Birling in 1898 (Malling 1898 September qtr Volume 2a Page 683). The 1901 census records that she was living with her family at "The Willows", Birling.

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.3.3  ~~  Kathleen Alchin

Kathleen was born at Birling in 1900 (Malling 1900 March qtr Volume 2a Page 713). The 1901 census records that she was living with her family at "The Willows", Birling.

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.4  ~~  Lewis Robert Alchin

Lewis was born at Hamhill in 1857 (Malling 1857 September qtr Volume 2a Page 337) and he and his elder brother Alfred were baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 1st November 1857. The 1861 census records that Lewis was living with his parents at Horn Street, Birling.

The 1871 census records that Lewis was living with his family at Sand Bank Cottage, Birling. The 1881 census records that Lewis was employed as an agricultural labourer and he lodged with Charles and Sarah Newman at Leigh Cottage, East Malling.

The 1891 census records that Lewis, who was still not married, was employed as a clay chalk labourer. He was lodging with William and Hannah Rayner, a lime burner, at Malling Road, Birling. Lewis died in 1923 aged 66 years (Malling 1923 December qtr Volume 2a Page 878).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.5  ~~  Mabel Jane Alchin

Mabel was born at Horn Street in 1858 (Malling 1858 December qtr Volume 2a Page 336) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 7th November 1858. The 1861 census records that Mabel was living with her parents at Horn Street, Birling. The 1871 census records that she was living with her family at Sand Bank Cottage, Birling.

The 1881 census records that Mabel was employed as a domestic servant. She was unmarried and living at Reigate in Surrey. Mabel married Joseph Henry Morley at Reigate in 1887 (Reigate 1887 December qtr Volume 2a Page 327).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.6  ~~  Emma Alchin

Emma was born at Horn Street in 1859 and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 6th November 1859. The 1861 census records that Emma was living with her family at Horn Street, Birling. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Sand Bank Cottage, Birling.

The 1891 census records that Emma was employed as a nurse by Cecil Stratford of 'The Cracknells", Freshwater in Hampshire. The 1901 census records that Emma was unmarried and she was looking after her elderly father at Birling. Emma never married and she died in 1925 aged 65 years (Malling 1925 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1034).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.7  ~~  Mildred Alchin

Mildred was born at Hamhill in mid 1861 (Malling 1861 June qtr Volume 2a Page 388) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 1st September 1861. The 1871 census records that Mildred was a school girl and she was living with her family at Sand Bank Cottage, Birling.

Mildred may have married Alfred Homewood; he was born at Birling in 1856. The 1891 census records that Alfred was a licensed victualler and he and his wife (they had no children) were living at the 'Freemasons Arms', Birling. The 1901 census records that Alfred was still the licensee of the "Freemason's Arms" at Brooks Lane, Birling. Lodging with the couple was 73 year old Richard Alchin of Birling.

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.8  ~~  Maude Mary Alchin

Maude was born at East Malling in 1864 (Malling 1864 September qtr Volume 2a Page 414) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 6th November 1864. The 1871 census records that Maude was a school girl and she was living with her family at Sandbank Cottage, Birling.

The 1881 census records that she was a school girl living with her family at Horn Street, Birling. At the time it would have been unusual for a 16 year old girl from a working class family to have still been at school. It is likely therefore that she would have become a teacher or similar.

The 1901 census records that Maude was an unmarried domestic nurse. She was probably helping to look after her elderly father at Birling.

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.9  ~~  Francis Walter Alchin

Francis was born in 1866 (Malling 1866 June qtr Volume 2a Page 421) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 24th April 1866. He must have soon after died as both his christian names were re-used by his parents. He probably died at the age of 3 months and he was buried at Birling on 27th June 1866 (Malling 1866 June qtr Volume 2a Page 273).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.10  ~~  Walter Alchin

Walter was born at Birling in 1867 (Malling 1867 June qtr Volume 2a Page 459) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 9th June 1867. The 1871 census records that Walter was living with his family at Sandbank Cottage, Birling. The 1881 census records that he was a school boy living with his family at Horn Street, Birling.

The 1891 census records that Walter was employed as a general labourer. he was living with his widowed father at Horn Street, Birling. The 1901 census records that Walter was an unmarried labourer and he was living with his elderly father at Blacks Place Cottage, Birling.

Walter married either Alice Baker or Fanny Phillips in 1903 (Malling 1903 March qtr Volume 2a Page 955). Walter died in 1946 aged 78 years (Chatham 1946 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1722).

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.11  ~~  Philip Rufus Alchin

Philip was born at Birling in 1868 (Malling 1868 December qtr Volume 2a Page 502) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 10th July 1870. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Sandbank Cottage, Birling.

The 1881 census records that Philip was a school boy and he was living with his family at Horn Street, Birling. The 1891 census records that Philip was a servant for Arthur Fulcher at Milgate House, Thornham. He is not recorded in the 1901 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.3.7.12  ~~  Frank Sidney Alchin

Frank was born at Birling in mid 1871 (Malling 1871 June qtr Volume 2a Page 487) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 9th July 1871. Frank died aged 3 months and he was buried at Birling on 27th August 1871 (Malling 1871 September qtr Volume 2a Page 274).

1.3.5.2.2.3.8  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 11th January 1824. The 1841 census records that Richard was an agricultural labourer living with his parents at Hamhill, Birling. The 1851 census records that he was an unmarried shoemaker living with his parents at 5 Hamill Street, Birling. Richard was a witness at the wedding of his elder brother Thomas at Birling in 1852.

Richard married Mary Wood at Wrotham on 24th August 1856. The witnesses to their wedding were Edward Wood and Jane Brown. Mary was a peper maker; she was born at Ightham, Kent in about 1830 the daughter of James Wood who was a labourer. Mary also had a son, Alfred (1853), who was born prior to her marriage.

Richard and Mary had at least six further children – Jane (1858), Robert (1860), Henry (1862), Richard (1866), John (1868) and Arthur (1872). The 1861 census records that Richard was employed as a farm labourer. He and his wife and their three children were living at Hamhill, Birling. Also living with them was Richard's widowed mother Frances Alchin.

The 1871 census records that Richard was a labourer at the cement works and he and his wife, five of their children and his widowed mother were all living together at Hamhill, Birling. The 1881 census records that Richard was employed as a labourer. He and his family were still living at Hamhill, Birling.

Mary died in 1884 aged 54 years (Malling 1884 March qtr Volume 2a Page 366) and her eldest daughter Jane returned home to look after her father. The census of 1891 records that Richard was a widowed general labourer. He and his four unmarried children were living at Langside Cottages, Hamhill near Birling.

Richard died in 1898 aged 74 years (Malling 1898 March qtr Volume 2a Page 456).

1.3.5.2.2.3.8.1  ~~  Jane Alchin

Jane was born at Hamhill in early 1858 (Malling 1858 March qtr Volume 2a Page 346) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 6th January 1858. The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her parents at Horn Street, Birling. The 1871 census records that Jane was a school girl and she was living with her family at Hamhill, Birling.

The 1881 census records that Jane was working as a housemaid in the parish of St George Hanover in London. After the death of her mother Jane returned home to Birling. The 1891 census records that Jane was unmarried and she was living with her father at Hamhill, Birling.

The 1901 census records that Jane was an inmate of the Kent County Lunatic Asylum at Maidstone. Jane never married and she died in 1927 aged 69 years (Malling 1927 June qtr Volume 2a Page 865).

1.3.5.2.2.3.8.2  ~~  Robert Alchin

Robert was born at Birling in 1860 (Malling 1860 June qtr Volume 2a Page 360) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 3rd June 1860. The 1861 census records that the 11 month old infant was living with his parents at Birling. The 1871 census records that Robert was a school boy and he wasliving with his family at Hamhill, Birling.

The 1881 census records that Robert was employed as a labourer. He was unmarried andhe was living with his parents at Hamhill, Birling. The 1891 census records that Robert was unmarried and he was employed as a bricklayer's labourer. He was living with his widowed father at Birling.

Robert appears to have been recorded twice in the 1901 census. Firstly as a 44 year old unmarried lime labourer boarding with Thomas and Eliza Banks at Malling Road, Snodland. He is recorded again as a 40 year old bricklayer living with his brother Arthur at Ivy Cottage, Birling.

Robert died in 1945 aged 85 years (Sittingbourne 1945 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1480).

1.3.5.2.2.3.8.3  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was born at Hamhill on 13th November 1862 (Malling 1862 December qtr Volume 2a Page 391) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 4th January 1863. The 1871 census records that Henry was a school boy and he was living with his family at Hamhill, Birling.

Henry died at Hamhill aged only 17 years (Malling 1880 March qtr Volume 2a Page 379) and he was buried at Birling on 5th January 1880.

1.3.5.2.2.3.8.4  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at Birling in 1866 (Malling 1866 March qtr Volume 2a Page 458) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 11th March 1866. The 1871 census records that Richard was a school boy and he was living with his family at Hamhill, Birling.The 1881 census records that he was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his family at Hamhill, Birling.

Richard died in 1888 aged only 22 years (Maidstone 1888 June qtr Volume 2a Page 400).

1.3.5.2.2.3.8.5  ~~  John Alchin

John was born at Birling in 1869 (Malling 1869 March qtr Volume 2a Page 517) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 14th March 1869. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Hamhill, Birling.

The 1881 census records that he was a school boy living at Hamhill, Birling with his family. The 1891 census records that John was unmarried and he was employed as a bricklayer's labourer. He was living with his widowed father at Birling.

John married Alice Elizabeth Stanley at Birling on 9th April 1898 (Malling 1898 June qtr Volume 2a Page 1295); she was born at Chipping Norton, Gloucestershire in about 1872 and she was the daughter of Thomas Stanley a timber dealer. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev'd A. Cochrane and the witnesses were Albert Alchin and Lucy Ethel Lamb.

John and Alice had at least two children – Stanley (1898) and Robert (1902). The 1901 census records that John was employed as a bricklayer and he and his young family were living at Hamhill near Birling. John may have died in 1957 aged 88 years (Tonbridge 1957 December qtr Volume 5b Page 1109).

1.3.5.2.2.3.8.5.1  ~~  Stanley Richard Alchin

Stanley was born at Birling in 1898 (Malling 1898 December qtr Volume 2a Page 658). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Hamhill near Birling. Stanley was a witness at the wedding of his younger brother in 1929.

1.3.5.2.2.3.8.5.2  ~~  Robert Thomas Edward Alchin

Robert was born at Birling in 1902 (Malling 1902 March qtr Volume 2a Page 715). He married Rose Mary Webb at West Malling on 29th June 1929; she was the daughter of Ernest Roland Webb, a tailor. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev'd A.O. Daniel and the witnesses were Ernest Roland Webb and Stanley Richard Alchin.

1.3.5.2.2.3.8.6  ~~  Arthur William Alchin

Arthur was born at Birling in 1872 (Malling 1872 September qtr Volume 2a Page 499) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 13th October 1872. The 1881 census records that he was a school boy living at Hamhill, Birling with his family. The 1891 census records that Arthur was unmarried and he was employed as a general labourer. He was living with his widowed father at Birling.

Arthur married Elizabeth (Lizzie) Rose Wood at East Malling on 22nd December 1900 (Malling 1900 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1324); Lizzie was born at East Malling in about 1874 and she was the daughter of Robert Wood a waterman. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev'd Walter E. Buckland and the witnesses were Walter John Hintsbeer and Eliza Wood.

 The 1901 census records that Arthur was employed as a bricklayer and he and his wife were living at Ivy Cottage, Birling. Also living with them was Arthur's elder brother Robert. Lizzie died in 1924 aged 49 years (Malling 1924 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1224). Arthur died in 1957 aged 85 years (Maidstone 1957 September qtr Volume 2a Page 544).

1.3.5.2.2.3.9  ~~  John Alchin

John was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 30th July 1826. The 1841 census records that John was living with his parents at Hamhill Street, Birling  He married Emily Mary Upton at Birling on 14th February 1847 (Malling 1847 March qtr Volume 5 Page 347).  The witnesses to the ceremony were Richard Upton and Ellen Wood.

Emily was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 30th July 1826, the daughter of Richard and Caroline Upton. Emily's father was a labourer of New Hithe. John and Emily had at least eleven children – Ellen (1848), William (1849), Jesse (1851), Richard (1853), Edwin (1855), James (1856), Emily (1858), Fanny (1860), Mary (1862), Eliza (1863) and Anna (1866).

From about 1849 to 1851 the family lived at Birling. The West Malling parish register records that in 1856 John was a labourer of Malling. The family appears to have been missed entirely by the 1861 census and they may have moved again. John died at Hamhill aged 39 years and he was buried at Birling on 17th September 1865 (there is no record of his death certificate). John and Emily's youngest child was born after his death.

The 1871 census records that Emily was widowed and she and six of her children and one grandchild (Augusta Alchin) were living at Hamhill, Birling. The 1881 census records that Emily was a widowed nurse and she and her youngest daughter were living at Birling.  The 1891 census records that Emily was an inmate of the Malling Union Workhouse.

Emily died in 1894 aged 68 years (Malling 1894 March qtr Volume 2a Page 439).

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1  ~~  Ellen Alchin

Ellen was born at Birling in 1848 (Malling 1848 June qtr Volume 5 Page *) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 4th June 1848. Ellen had an illegitimate child – Augusta (1869). Ellen is not recorded in the 1871 census although her daughter is recorded (living with her grandmother).

Ellen married Thomas Chapman at Birling on 16th June 1877 (Malling 1877 June qtr Volume 2a Page 784). Thomas was born at West Farleigh in 1851 and he was the son of Fitzel George Chapman a coachman. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd W. Madden and the witnesses were Edwin and Mary Alchin.

Thomas and Ellen had at least seven children – Elizabeth (1878), Frederick (1880), Henry (1885), Ellen (1887) and Thomas (1889). The 1881 census records that Thomas was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their two young children were living at Teston. Also living with them was Ellen's natural daughter Augusta.

The 1891 census records that Thomas was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their seven children were living at Teston Street, Teston. Also living with them was their 7 year old niece, Edith A. Maynard of Poplar. The 1901 census records that Thomas was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their four youngest children were still living at Teston Street, Teston.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1.1  ~~  Augusta Alchin

Augusta was born at Birling in 1869 (Malling 1869 December qtr Volume 2a Page 479) prior to her mother's marriage. Augusta was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 12th December 1869. The 1871 census records that Augusta was staying with her widowed grandmother at Hamhill, Birling.

The 1881 census records that she was living with her mother and step-father at Teston. Augusta may have later used the surname of Chapman.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1.2  ~~  Elizabeth Chapman

Elizabeth was born at Teston in 1878. The 1881 and 1891 census both record that Elizabeth was living with her parents at Teston Street, Teston.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1.3  ~~  Frederick Chapman

Frederick was born at Teston in 1880. The 1881 census records that the infant boy was living with his parents at Teston. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Teston. The 1901 census records that Frederick was an unmarried groom and he was living with his parents at Teston Street, Teston.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1.4  ~~  Edith Chapman

Edith was born at Teston in 1882. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Teston Street, Teston. The 1901 census records that Edith was a domestic servant for Dr Robert Grant at 191 Luke Road, Chatham.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1.5  ~~  Arthur Chapman

Arthur was born at Teston in 1884. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Teston Street, Teston. He is not recorded in the 1901 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1.4  ~~  Henry Chapman

Henry was born at Teston in 1885. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Teston. The 1901 census records that Henry was employed as an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at Teston Street, Teston.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1.5  ~~  Ellen Chapman

Ellen was born at Teston in 1887. The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Teston. The 1901 census records that Ellen was living with her parents at Teston Street, Teston.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.1.6  ~~  Thomas Chapman

Thomas was born at Teston in 1889. The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Teston. The 1901 census records that he was living with his parents at Teston Street, Teston.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.2  ~~  William Alchin

William was born at Hamhill on 4th August 1849 (Malling 1849 September qtr Volume 5 Page 352) and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 2nd September 1849. The 1871 census records that William was employed as a labourer and he was living with his widowed mother at Hamhill, Birling.

William married Fanny; she was born in Ireland in 1839. The 1881 census records that William was employed as a coachman and he and his wife were living at Bromley in London.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.3  ~~  Jesse James Alchin

Jesse was born at Hamhill on 18th May 1851 and he was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 6th July 1851. He and his family were not recorded in the 1861 census in the Maidstone district. Additionally Jesse is not recorded with the rest of his family in the 1871 census.

Jesse married Maria Turner at St Thomas' church, Stepney on 13th October 1877 (Mile End 1877 December qtr Volume 1c Page 10*4); she was born at Bristol in 1856. Jesse and Maria had at least seven children – Jesse (1878), George (1880), Florence (1882), Lilian (1884), Ada (1886), Ruby (1893) and Christopher (1895).

The 1881 census records that Jesse (named as James Alchin) was employed as an engine driver and he and his young family were living at 121 White Horse Street, Ratcliffe in London. When his fourth child was born in 1884, Jesse and his family were living at 12 Rowsell Street, Mile End.

The 1891 census records that Jesse (named Henry J. Alchin in this instance) was an engine driver and he and his wife and their five eldest children were living at 39 Guildford Road, Bromley. The 1901 census records that Jesse was an engineer and he and his wife and their six children were living at 98 Thurston Road, West Ham in Essex.

In 1905 Jesse was a mechanic and he and his family were living at 310 High Street, Stratford. Jesse died at Leytonstone on 27th June 1938 aged 87 years (Essex SW 1938 June qtr Volume 4a Page 181). Maria died at Weston House, Ware in Hertfordshire on 19th October 1945 aged 88 years (Ware 1945 December qtr Volume 3a Page 1123).

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.3.1  ~~  Jesse James Walter Alchin

James was born at Plaistow on 23rd December 1878 (Mile End 1879 March qtr Volume 2a Page 527). The 1881 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 121 White Horse Street, Ratcliffe. The 1891 census records that Jesse was a school boy and he was living with his family at 39 Guildford Road, Bromley.

The 1901 census records that Jesse junior was working as a dock labourer. He was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 98 Thurston Road, West Ham. Jesse married Elizabeth Frances Tubb at Emmanuel Church, Forest Gate, London on 22nd August 1908 (West Ham 1908 September qtr Volume 4a Page 72).

Jesse and Elizabeth had at least two children – Leslie (1910) and Eric (1916). Elizabeth died in 1945 aged 60 years (Essex SW 1945 March qtr Volume 4a Page 181). Jesse died at Southend on Sea, Essex on 11th September 1955 aged 76 years (Southend 1955 September qtr Volume 4a Page 614). He was buried at Southend on Sea on 16th September 1955.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.3.1.1  ~~  Leslie Ernest Gilbert Alchin

Leslie was born at 30 Pelly Road on 27th April 1910. He was baptised at St Mary's church, Plaistow. Leslie married Margaret Jones at Falmouth, Cornwall on 3rd September 1949; she was born at 49 Albany Road, Redruth in Cornwall on 8th August 1917. Leslie and Margaret had two children – Andrew and David.

1.3.5.2.2.3.9.3.1.2  ~~  Eric Douglas Alchin

Eric was born at 32 Pelly Road, Plaistow on 23rd September 1916. He married Mary Katherine Giles on 19th February 1944; she was born at 51 Terrace Road, Upton Park on 19th August 1921. Eric and Mary had three children – Douglas, Michael and Jane.

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