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)

1.3.5.2.2.4.2.3  ~~  William H. Warner

William was born at West Malling in 1837 and he was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 21st January 1838. The 1841 census records that William was living with his mother and his grandparents at Well Street, East Malling. The 1851 census records that William was a school boy and he was living with his widowed mother at Mill Street, East Malling. Ten years later the 1861 census records that William was employed as an agricultural labourer. He was unmarried and he was living with his mother at 29 Mill Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.4.3  ~~  John Alchin

John was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Leybourne on 28th January 1812. Before enlisting in the British Army John was employed as an ostler. He was a witness at his sister's wedding to John Warner at East Malling in February 1831.

John enlisted in the 4th Regiment of Foot (for which he was paid a bounty of 3 pounds) at Rochester on 14th November 1831. John was attested by the Mayor of Rochester , Edward Manclark. The recruiting officer was Private Edward Russell of the Royal Marines.

John's attestation papers provide the following physical description of him: Age 20 years and 9 months; Height: 5 feet 7 inches; Complexion: Fair; Blue eyes and brown hair. He was given the rank of Private and regimental number 1013. John served in the regiment for nearly 21 years, including 5 years in New South Wales and 11 years in the East Indies. John was promoted to Corporal on 22nd January 1840 and to Sergeant on 16th December 1841. He received a Good Conduct badge on 18th July 1839.

During his military service in New South Wales, John married Margaret Lawlor at St James' church, Cumberland on 15th February 1837 (NSW 1837 Volume 21 Folio 1453). John had the consent of his Commanding Officer and the couple were married by banns by Rev'd Robert Cartwright. The witnesses were John Girling, Margaret Kenna and William Beaver. Both the bride and groom were residents of the parish of St Philip, Sydney.

Margaret was born at Castlelost, County Westmeath, Ireland in 1813 and she was probably either the daughter of a soldier or the daughter of a convict (more research is required). There are no surviving records of them baptising any children in New South Wales and it is quite possible that John's regiment was moved to India not long afterwards. If they did have children then it would be no surprise if they did not survive the Indian climate.

The 1851 census records that John was a Sergeant in the 4th Regiment of Foot and he and his wife were living at Granby Barracks, Devonport. John was discharged from the Army at Chatham at the age of 42 years on 20th November 1852. He suffered from lumbago which he contracted in 1851 while stationed at the Army camp at Weedon in Northamptonshire.

The medical board which examined him were of the opinion that "his disability is chiefly attributable to length of his general, and much of tropical, service. Unfit for further Regimental service – his disability has not been aggravated by any vice or misconduct". John indicated on his discharge papers that he intended to settle at Exeter in Devon.

The 1861 census records that John was a Staff Sergeant in the Militia. He and his wife and his 8 year old niece Harriett Alchin were living at Shrubbery Lodge, Claines in Worcestershire. The 1871 census records that John was a Chelsea Pensioner (meaning he was an ex-soldier) and he and his wife were living at 12 Prince Street, Gloucester. The 1881 census records that John was a Chelsea pensioner and he and his wife were living at 12 Mitre Street, Gloucester.

Margaret may have died in 1887 aged '78' years (Gloucester 1887 June qtr Volume 6a Page 185). John subsequently married Ann; she was born at St Cerney, Gloucestershire in 1825. The 1891 census records that John was a pensioner and he and his wife were living at 23 Scrope Street, Barton St Marys, Gloucestershire.

Ann probably died in 1894 aged '65' years (Gloucester 1894 June qtr Volume 6a Page 173). John probably died at Gloucester in 1895 aged 82 years (Gloucester 1895 March qtr Volume 6a Page 243).

1.3.5.2.2.4.4  ~~  Harriett Alchin

Harriett was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 4th September 1814.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5  ~~  George Alchin

George was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 17th November 1816. George enlisted in the British Army but at this stage it is not known which regiment he served with. He married Catherine Maledy in 1847 (Stoke Dameral 1847 March qtr Volume 9 Page 435); she was born at Lonsboro, County Longford in Ireland in 1825.

George and Catherine had at least twelve children – Mary (1849), Harriett (1851), George (1853), Susannah (1855), William (1856), John (1858), Joseph (1860), Thomas (1862), Richard (1863), Peter (1865), Arthur (1866) and Albert (1869). Their six eldest children were born in army camps in England. Their next child was born in Dublin but the youngest five children were all born at Rugeley in Staffordshire.

George was probably discharged from the Army in late 1860 or early 1861. The 1861 census records that George was a Sergeant in the Stafford Militia and he and his wife and five of their children were living at Crossley Place, Rugeley. The 1871 census records that George was a Sergeant Instructor in the Rifle Volunteers. He and his wife and six of their children were living at Bow Street, Rugeley.

The 1881 census records that George was a Sergeant Instructor in the Rifle Volunteers and he and his wife and two of their sons were living at 33 Bow Street, Rugeley.  The 1891 census records that George was a pensioner and he and his wife were living alone at the same address. The 1901 census records that George was an army pensioner. He and his wife were living at 9 New Lane, Rugeley.

Catherine probably died in 1903 aged '70' years – her actual age was 78 years (Lichfield 1903 March qtr Volume 6b Page 289). George died in 1907 aged 92 years (Lichfield 1907 June qtr Volume 6b Page 278).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.1  ~~  Mary Ann Alchin

Mary was born at Portsmouth in 1849 (the 1881, 1891 and 1901 census all give a different place of birth for Mary although each was a famous English naval port – Portsmoth, Devonport and Plymouth). The 1861 census records that she was living with her parents at Crossley Place, Rugeley.

Mary moved to Lancashire where she married Edwin Albert Hale in 1876 (Salford 1876 September qtr Volume 8d Page 176); he was born at Birmingham in 1854. Edwin and Mary had at least five children – Mary (1877), Edwin (1879), Catherine (1880), Edith (1882) and Emily (1884).

The 1881 census records that Edwin was a paper hanger and he and his wife and their three very young children were living at 4 East Cross Street, Salford. The 1891 census records that Edwin was a paper hanger and he and his wife and four of their children were living at 3 East Cross Street, Salford.

The 1901 census records that Edwin was still working as a paper hanger and he and his wife and four of their children were living at 15 Langston Street, Salford.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.1.1  ~~  Mary Ann Hale

Mary was born at Salford in 1877. The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 4 East Cross Street, Salford. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 3 East Cross Street, Salford.

The 1901 census records that Mary was unmarried and she was working as a braid tenter. She was living with her parents at 15 Langston Street, Salford.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.1.2  ~~  Edwin A. Hale

Edwin was born at Salford in 1879. The 1881 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 4 East Cross Street, Salford. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 3 East Cross Street, Salford.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.1.3  ~~  Catherine E. Hale

Catherine was born at Salford in 1880. The 1881 census records that the 6 month old infant was living with her family at 4 East Cross Street, Salford. Catherine is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1891 census and she must have been staying with relatives or friends.

The 1901 census records that Catherine was unmarried and she was working as a braid tenter. She was living with her parents at 15 Langston Street, Salford.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.1.4  ~~  Edith H. Hale

Edith was born at Salford in 1882. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 3 East Cross Street, Salford. The 1901 census records that Edith was a paper box maker and she was living with her parents at 15 Langston Street, Salford.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.1.5  ~~  Emily Maud Hale

Emily was born at Salford in 1884. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 3 East Cross Street, Salford. The 1901 census records that Emily was a tailoress and she was living with her parents at 15 Langston Street, Salford.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2  ~~  Harriett Ann Alchin

Harriett was born in Northamptonshire, probably in the army barracks at Weedon, in 1851 (Daventry 1851 December qtr Volume 15 Page 270). The 1861 census records that the school girl was staying with her aunt and uncle, John and Margaret Alchin, at Shrubbery Lodge, Claines.

Harriett married John Gallagher in 1875 (Lichfield 1875 December qtr Volume 6b Page 747); he was born in County Roscommon, Ireland in 1848. John and Harriett had at least eight children – John (1874), George (1876), Catherine (1878), Joseph (1880), Leonard (1882), Margaret (1885), Francis (1887) and Mary (1889).

The 1881 census records that John was a coal miner and he and his young family were living at 39 Bow Street, Rugeley. The 1891 census records that John was still a coal miner and he and his wife and their eight children were living at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley. The 1901 census records that John was working underground as a coal loader and he and his wife and three of their children were still living at the same address.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2.1  ~~  John Gallagher

John was born at Hanley, Staffordshire in 1874. The 1881 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at 39 Bow Street, Rugeley. The 1891 census records that John was an iron moulder and he lived with his parents at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2.2  ~~  George Francis Gallagher

George was born at Rugeley in 1876 (Lichfield 1876 December qtr Volume 6b Page 459). The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 39 Bow Street, Rugeley. The 1891 census records that George was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley.

The 1901 census records that George was a gardener. He was unmarried and working at Armitage, Staffordshire. George married (possibly to Elizabeth mary Wood) in 1903 (Lichfield 1903 June qtr Volume 6b Page 874).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2.3  ~~  Catherine Gallagher

Catherine (Kate) was born at Rugeley in 1878 (Lichfield 1878 June qtr Volume 6b Page 514). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 39 Bow Street, Rugeley. The 1891 census records that Kate was a school girl and she was living with her family at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley. The 1901 census records that Kate was unmarried and she was visiting (person unknown) at 20 Selborne Road, Handsworth in Staffordshire.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2.4  ~~  Joseph Gallagher

Joseph was born at Rugeley in December 1880. The 1881 census records that the 4 month old infant was living with his family at 39 Bow Street, Rugeley. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley. The 1901 census records that Joseph was an unmarried railway porter and he was still living with his parents at the same address.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2.5  ~~  Leonard Gallagher

Leonard was born at Rugely in 1882. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2.6  ~~  Margaret Ellen Gallagher

Margaret was born at Rugeley in 1885 (Lichfield 1885 March qtr Volume 6b Page 493). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley. The 1901 census records that Margaret was working as a domestic servant at Armitage, Staffordshire.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2.7  ~~  Francis Albert Gallagher

Francis was born at Rugeley in 1887 (Lichfield 1887 June qtr Volume 6b Page 497). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley. The 1901 census records that Francis was working as an errand boy and he was still living with his parents at the same address.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.2.8  ~~  Mary Theresa Gallagher

Mary was born at Rugeley in 1889 (Lichfield 1889 June qtr Volume 6b Page 496). The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 75 Queen Street, Rugeley. The 1901 census records that the school girl was still living with her family at the same address.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3  ~~  George Thomas Alchin

George was born at Stafford in 1853 (Stafford 1853 June qtr Volume 6b Page 8). The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Crossley Terrace, Rugeley. George is not recorded in the 1881 English census and there is no record of any marriage. However the 1891 and 1901 census record that George was married to Constance (probably Thornley); she was born at Stafford in 1865.

George and Constance had at least eight children – Harry (1878), Joseph (1882), Ernest (1888), Catherine (1889), Peter (1891), Albert (1893), Fred (1894) and May (1896). The 1891 census records that George was a brass founder and he and his wife and five of their children were living at 101 Stobnall Street, Horninglow in Staffordshire.

The 1901 census records that George was employed as a brass finisher and he and his wife and their four surviving children were living at 26 Victoria Street, Horninglow. Boarding with them at the time was Fred Thornley, a 19 year old pattern maker of Stafford, who may have been Constance's younger brother.

George may have died in 1923 aged '67' years (Coventry 1923 June qtr Volume 6d Page 694).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3.1  ~~  Harry Alchin

Harry was born at Wakefield, Yorkshire in 1879 (he may have been prior to the marriage of George and Constance). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 101 Stobnall Street, Horninglow. There is no further mention of Harry and he may have used the surname of Thornton.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3.2  ~~  Joseph Edward Alchin

Joseph was born at Burton in 1882 (Burton 1882 December qtr Volume 6b Page 414). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 101 Stobnall Street, Horninglow. Joseph is not recorded in the 1901 English census. Joseph may have married in 1913 (Basford 1913 March qtr Volume 7b Page 385).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3.3  ~~  Ernest George Alchin

Ernest was born at Stafford in 1888 (Burton 1888 June qtr Volume 6b Page 399). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 101 Stobnall Street, Horninglow. The 1901 census records that Ernest was living with his family at 26 Victoria Street, Horninglow.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3.4  ~~  Catherine Emma Alchin

Catherine was born at Stafford in 1889 (Burton 1889 September qtr Volume 6b Page 421). The 1891 census records that the toddler was living with her family at 101 Stobnall Street, Horninglow. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 26 Victoria Street, Horninglow.

Catherine married John H. Delves in 1915 (Coventry 1915 June qtr Volume 6b Page 1637).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3.5  ~~  Peter Thornley Alchin

Peter was born at Stafford in early 1891 (Burton 1891 June qtr Volume 6b Page 440). The 1891 census records that the new born baby was living with his family at 101 Stobnall Street, Horninglow. Peter died within a few months of his birth (Burton 1891 December qtr Volume 6b Page 255).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3.6  ~~  Albert Alchin

Albert was born at Stafford in 1893 (Burton 1893 September qtr Volume 6b Page 443). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 26 Victoria Street, Horninglow. Albert married Dorothy Agnes Billings in 1919 (Coventry 1919 December qtr Volume 6b Page 1637).

Albert died in 1966 aged 73 years (Coventry 1966 December qtr Volume 9c Page 717). Dorothy died in 1970 aged 71 years (Coventry 1970 March qtr Volume 9c Page 804).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3.7  ~~  Fred Thornley Alchin

Fred was born at Stafford in 1894 (Burton 1894 December qtr Volume 6b Page 428). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 26 Victoria Street, Horninglow. Fred married a woman surnamed MacDougall in 1914 (Coventry 1914 December qtr Volume 6b Page 428).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.3.8  ~~  May Alchin

May was born at Stafford in 1896 (Burton 1896 June qtr Volume 6b Page 436). May died a few months later (Burton 1896 December qtr Volume 6b Page 273).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.4  ~~  Susannah Alchin

Susannah was born at Stafford in 1855 (Stafford 1855 June qtr Volume 6b Page 8). Susannah died the following year aged about 1 year (Stafford 1856 June qtr Volume 6b Page 10).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5  ~~  William Henry Alchin

William (who is often recorded as Henry) was born at Stafford in 1856 although his birth does not appear to have been registered. The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Crossley Terrace, Rugeley. The 1871 census records that William (Henry) was working as a core shaker in a brass foundry and he was living with his parents at Bow Street, Rugeley.

William married Sarah Elizabeth (her surname has not yet been established) in 1879 (Wandsworth 1879 September qtr Volume 6d Page 682); she was born at Emscote, Warwickshire in 1851. William and Sarah had at least six children – George (1880), Herbert (1882), Sidney (1884), John (1886), Gertrude (1888) and Emily (1890).

The 1881 census records that William was working as an iron moulder. He and his wife and their eldest child were living at 60 Avon Street, Warwick. Sarah died aged only 39 years at Leicester in 1890, shortly after the birth of her sixth child (Leicester 1890 June qtr Volume 7a Page 133).

The 1891 census records that William was a widowed iron moulder lodging with Arthur and Alice Grant ar 63 Hunbastone Gate, Leicestershire. There is no sign whatever of his children and they may have been placed with relatives or in an orphanage. William subsequently married Prudence Ann Brewin at Leicester in 1893 (Leicester 1893 December qtr Volume 7a Page 322); she was born at Barwell, Leicestershire in 1870.

William and Prudence had at least three children – Florence (1894), William (1896) and Hilda (1899). The 1901 census records that William was still working as an iron moulder. He and his second wife and five of his children were living at 63 Emerald Street, Leicester. William died in 1941 aged 85 years (Leicester 1941 March qtr Volume 7a Page 523).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.1  ~~  George Thomas Alchin

George was born at Leamington, Warwickshire in early 1880 – there is no surviving record of his birth registration. The 1881 census records that the 11 month old infant was living with his family at 60 Avon Street, Warwick.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.2  ~~  Herbert Arthur Alchin

Herbert was born at Warwick in 1882 (Wandsworth 1882 June qtr Volume 6d Page 597). Like his brothers and sisters, Herbert is not recorded in the 1891 English census. The 1901 census records that Herbert was working as a baker. He was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 63 Emerald Street, Leicester.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.3  ~~  Sidney Harold Alchin

Sidney was born at Warwick in 1884 (Wandsworth 1884 June qtr Volume 6d Page 567). Sidney is not recorded under the surname Alchin in either the 1891 or 1901 English census. Sidney married in 1908 (Leicester 1908 June qtr Volume 7a Page 441). He died in 1952 aged 67 years (Leicester 1952 June qtr Volume 3a Page 504).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.4  ~~  John Alchin

John was born at Warwick in 1886 (Wandsworth 1886 December qtr Volume 6d Page 550).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.5  ~~  Gertrude Annie K. Alchin

Gertrude was born at Leicester in 1888 (Leicester 1888 December qtr Volume 7a Page 203). Gertrude died at Leicester in 1889 aged several months (Leicester 1889 September qtr Volume 7a Page 112).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.6  ~~  Emily Alchin

Emily, who was also known as Amelia, was born at Leicester in 1890 (Leicester 1890 March qtr Volume 7a Page **5). Her mother died not long afterwards. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 63 Emerald Street, Leicester.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.7  ~~  Florence Annie Alchin

Florence was born at Leicester in 1894 (Leicester 1894 December qtr Volume 7a Page 198). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 63 Emerald Street, Leicester.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.8  ~~  William Henry Alchin

William was born at Leicester in 1896 (Leicester 1896 September qtr Volume 7a Page 219). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 63 Emerald Street, Leicester.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.5.9  ~~  Hilda May Alchin

Hilda was born at Leicester in 1899 (Leicester 1899 March qtr Volume 7a Page 229). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 63 Emerald Street, Leicester.

1.3.5.2.2.4.6.4  ~~  John Thomas Alchin

John was born at Portsmouth in 1858 (Stoke Dameral 1858 June qtr Volume 5b Page 304). The 1871 census records that John was a farm servant and he was living with his parents at Crossley Terrace, Rugeley. John enlisted in the British Army and he served for many years in India before attaining the rank of Colour-Sergeant.

John married Louisa Fitzpatrick in West Bengal in 1886 (Volume 205 Folio 180); she was born in India in 1863. John and Louisa had at least six children – George (1886), Gladys (1889), Vyvyian (1890), Elsie (1893), Ada (1895) and Cyril (1899). All six of their children were born in India and after John's retirement from the Army the family returned to England in 1899 or 1900.

The 1901 census records that John was an army pensioner and he and his large family were living at 10 Sherbourne Road, Farnborough. Louisa died in 1917 aged 54 years (Hackney 1917 June qtr Volume 1b Page 530). John died in 1939 aged 82 years (Chelsea 1939 December qtr Volume 1a Page 508).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.6.1  ~~  George Mervyn Alchin

George, known as Mervyn, was born at Wellington, India on 24th August 1886. When his father retired from the army he returned to England with his family in the late 1890's. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 10 Sherborne Road, Farnborough.

George spent time in the Merchant Marine (Seaman ID SS826) but it is likely that he served in the Royal Navy during World War One. He married Kate Elizabeth Restall in 1910 (the marriage probably took place outside of England); she was born in 1878.

George and Kate had at least one child – Mervyn (1914). Kate died in 1933 aged 54 years (Portsmouth 1933 December qtr Volume 2b Page 648). Mervyn subsequently married Winifred Florence Olive (her surname and the date and place of their marriage is presently unknown) she was born in 1906. Mervyn probably rejoined the Navy as a reservist at the beginning of World War Two.

Mervyn had reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander aboard HMS Pembroke when he died on 22nd August 1940 aged 52 years (Dover 1940 September qtr Volume 2a Page 3195). At the time of his death his widow was living at Wickham, Hampshire. Florence died in 1972 aged 65 years (Isle of Wight 1972 June qtr Volume 6b Page 2184).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.6.1.1  ~~  Mervyn Cyril Vyvyan Alchin

George was born at Portsmouth in 1914. He married Marjorie Gladys Coffin in 1938; she was born at Portsmouth on 6th June 1918. Mervyn worked as an electrical engineer and lived for some time at Wonersh, Surrey.

Marjorie died in 2002 aged 84 years (West Surrey 2002 August Volume b14b Entry 58).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.6.2  ~~  Gladys Alchin

Gladys was born in India in 1889. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 10 Sherborne Road, Farnborough.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.6.3  ~~  Vyvyian Jack Alchin

Vyvyian was born in Charat, India on 11th June 1890. He returned to England with his family in the late 1890's. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 10 Sherborne Road, Farnborough.

Vyvyian joined the Merchant Marine at some stage (Seaman's ID K5314). Vyvyian married Margaret F. Bruce in 1913 (Hartley W 1913 March qtr Volume 2c Page 419).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.6.4  ~~  Elsie Alchin

Elsie was born in India in 1893. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 10 Sherborne Road, Farnborough.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.6.5  ~~  Ada Alchin

Ada or Ida was born in India in 1895. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 10 Sherborne Road, Farnborough. Ada may have married Harry V. Ivil in 1914 (Hartley W 1914 September qtr Volume 2c Page 500).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.6.6  ~~  Cyril Alchin

Cyril was born in India in 1899 and came to live in England as a baby. The 1901 census records that he was living with his family at 10 Sherborne Road, Farnborough.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.7  ~~  Joseph Alchin

Joseph was born at Dublin in 1860 and he returned to England with his parents in the next few months. The 1861 census records that the 10 month old infant was living with his family at Crossley Terrace, Rugeley. The 1871 census records that Joseph was a school boy and he was living with his family at Bow Street, Rugeley.

The 1881 census records that he was employed as a general labourer. He was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 33 Bow Street, Rugeley. Joseph married Emma Eliza Beardsmore in 1890 (Lichfield 1890 December qtr Volume 6b Page 810); she was born at Rugeley in 1861.

The 1891 census records that Joseph was a painter and he and his new wife were living at 32 Albion Street, Rugelely. Joseph and Emma had at least four children – William (1892), Leonard (1894), Ethel (1896) and Sydney (1898).  The 1901 census records that Joseph was employed as a painter of agricultural implements. He and his wife and their four young children were still living at 32 Albion Street, Rugeley.

Joseph died in 1909 aged 48 years (Lichfield 1909 March qtr Volume 6b Page 337). Emma died in 1912 aged 50 years (Lichfield 1912 June qtr Volume 6b Page 483).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.7.1  ~~  William Henry Alchin

William was born at Rugeley in 1892 (Lichfield 1892 September qtr Volume 6b Page 496). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 32 Albion Street, Rugeley. William may have married a woman surnamed Ross in 1915 (Lichfield 1915 June qtr Volume 6b Page 1026).

William died in 1961 aged 68 years (Stafford 1961 March qtr Volume 9b Page 632).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.7.2  ~~  Leonard Joseph Alchin

Leonard was born at Rugeley on 31st March 1894 (Lichfield 1894 June qtr Volume 6b Page 498). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 32 Albion Street, Rugeley. Leonard married Jessie; she was born in 1899. Jessie was killed during an airraid on London on 11th October 1944 aged 45 years.

Jessie was badly injured when a bomb (probably a V1 rocket) hit her home at 22 Westbourne Square. She died later the same day at St Mary's Hospital (Paddington 1944 September qtr Volume 1a Page 7). Jessie was buried in the Metropolitan Borough cemetery, Paddington.

Leonard died in 1976 aged 82 years (Battle 1976 March qtr Volume 18 Page 63).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.7.3  ~~  Ethel May Alchin

Ethel, known also as May, was born at Rugeley in 1896 (Lichfield 1896 June qtr Volume 6b Page 516). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 32 Albion Street, Rugeley.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.7.4  ~~  Sydney George Alchin

Sydney was born at Rugeley in 1898 (Lichfield 1898 March qtr Volume 6b Page 500). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 32 Albion Street, Rugeley. Sydney died in 1965 aged 67 years (Smethwick 1965 March qtr Volume 9b Page 476).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.8  ~~  Thomas Alchin

Thomas was born at Rugeley in 1862 (Lichfield 1862 March qtr Volume 6b Page 369). Thomas may have died in 1863 aged 1 year (Lichfield 1863 September qtr Volume 6b Page 208). He is not recorded with the rest of his family in the 1881 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.9  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at Rugeley in 1863 (Lichfield 1863 September qtr Volume 6b Page 357). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bow Street, Rugeley. The 1881 census records that Richard was employed as a railway engine cleaner. He was boarding with a widow Eliza Perry at 34 Castle Street, Castle Church in Staggordshire.

The 1891 census records that Richard was an unmarried gas tube fitter who was lodging at 52 Queen Street, Walsall. Richard married Lettie Hicklin in 1892 (Aston 1892 March qtr Volume 6d Page 281); she was born at Manchester in 1869. Richard and Lettie had at least one child – May (1892).

The 1901 census records that Richard was a machine fitter and he and his wife and their daughter were living at 15 Long Street, Walsall in Staffordshire. The entry for Lettie includes an almost indecipherable disability – perhaps lameness. Lettie died in 1908 aged only 39 years (Walsall 1908 December qtr Volume 6b Page 401). Richard died in 1939 aged 75 years (Walsall 1939 June qtr Volume 6b Page 692).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.9.1  ~~  May Alchin

May was born at Walsall in 1892. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 15 Long Street, Walsall.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.10  ~~  Peter Alchin

Peter was born at Rugeley in 1865 (Lichfield 1865 March qtr Volume 6b Page 409). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bow Street, Rugeley. The 1881 census records that Peter was a page boy in the Bishop's (RC) House, Bath Street, Birmingham.

Peter is not recorded in any subsequent English census and it seems quite likely that he went into the church – possibly at the Vatican or as a missionary in the colonies.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.11  ~~  Arthur Alchin

Arthur was born at Rugely in 1866 (Lichfield 1866 September qtr Volume 6b Page 387). Arthur died at Rugeley several months later (Lichfield 1867 June qtr Volume 6b Page 262).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.12  ~~  Albert Alchin

Albert was born at Rugeley in 1869 (Lichfield 1869 December qtr Volume 6b Page 399). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Bow Street, Rugeley. The 1881 census records that Albert was a schoolboy and he was living with his parents at 33 Bow Street, Rugeley. He married Agnes Allsop in 1892 (Lichfield 1892 December qtr Volume 6b Page 821); she was the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Allsop and she was born in about 1870.

Albert and Agnes may have had at least four children – Grace (1893), Catherine (1895), Frances (1897) amd John (1899). However tragedy struck the family with two of the children dying within days of each other in 1899. Agnes herself was dead within months – possibly during childbirth (Leigh 1900 March qtr Volume 8c Page 199). She was only 30 years old.

The 1901 census confirms that Albert was widowed. He was working as a painter of agricultural machinery and he was boarding with a 50 year old widow Hannah Williams at 44 High Street, Leigh in Lancashire. The two surviving children were boarding with their grandparents at Rugeley.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.12.1  ~~  Grace Mary Alchin

Grace was born at Rugeley in 1893 (Lichfield 1893 September qtr Volume 6b Page 499). The 1901 census records that while her father was away the school girl was boarding with her grandparents at 59 Church Street, Rugeley.

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.12.2  ~~  Catherine Mary Alchin

Catherine was born at Leigh in 1895 (Leigh 1895 September qtr Volume 8c Page 296). The 1901 census records that while her father was away the school girl was boarding with her grandparents at 59 Church Street, Rugeley. Catherine married Joseph G Gannon in 1921 (Leigh 1921 March qtr Volume 8c Page 581).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.12.3  ~~  Frances Mabel Alchin

Frances was born at Leigh in 1897 (Leigh 1897 September qtr Volume 8c Page 283). Frances died in 1899 aged about 18 months (Leigh 1899 June qtr Volume 8c Page 141).

1.3.5.2.2.4.5.12.4  ~~  John Alfred Alchin

John was born at Leigh in 1899 (Leigh 1899 March qtr Volume 8c Page 281). John died a few months after his elder sister (Leigh 1899 June qtr Volume 8c Page 142).

1.3.5.2.2.4.6  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 20th December 1818.

1.3.5.2.2.4.7  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 20th May 1821. Richard married Harriett Simmons; she was born at Cheam in about 1823. Richard and Harriett probably had at least two children - Richard (1843) and Henry (1846).

The 1851 census records that Richard was a Police Constable and he and his wife and their two sons were living at Cheam. Harriett's widowed mother (Charlotte Simmons) was also living with them. The 1861 census records that Richard was a Police Constable and he and his wife and their younger son were living at 1 Church Road, Cheam.

The 1871 census records that Richard was still a Police Constable. He and his wife were living alone at Pond Hill, Cheam. Harriett died in 1880 aged 57 years (Epsom 1880 March qtr Volume 2a Page 9). The 1881 census records that Richard was a 60 year old widowed Police pensioner living at Cheam in Surrey.

Richard subsequently married Elizabeth Monk in late 1881 (Reigate 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 302); she was born at Chipstead in 1839. The 1891 census records that the retired Police Constable was living with his second wife at 1 Prospect Terrace, Cheam. The 1901 census records that Richard was a retired policeman and he and his wife were living at Pond Hill, Cheam.

Richard died in 1908 aged 87 years (Epsom 1908 December qtr Volume 2a Page 11). Elizabeth probably died in 1918 aged 78 years (Reigate 1918 December qtr Volume 2a Page 506).

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at Cheam in 1843 (Epsom 1843 September qtr Volume 4 Page 11*) and his father was probably a policeman. The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Cheam. The 1861 census records that Richard was employed as a groom by Dr Willington Clark of High Street, Sutton.

Richard married Susan in 1863 (Chelsea 1863 September qtr Volume 1a Page 360); her surname is presently unknown but she was born at Dorking in 1842. Richard and Susan had at least eight children – Harriett (1864), Richard (1866), Emily (1868), William (1869), Jessie (1872), Thomas (1874), James (1877) and Frederick (1880).

The 1871 census records that Richard was a coachman and he and his wife and their four children were living at Sutton, Surrey. The 1881 census records that Richard was employed as a coachman and his wife was employed as a laundress. They and their seven children were living at Sutton.

The 1891 census records that Richard was a coachman and grrom and he and his wife and their four unmarried children were living at Pit Cottage, High Street, Sutton. Susan died in 1894 aged 53 years (Epsom 1894 September qtr Volume 2a Page 5).

The 1901 census records that Richard was a widowed coachman and he was living with his married daughter Jessie Quinn at 62 Haddon Road, Sutton. Richard probably died in 1908 aged 65 years (Epsom 1908 September qtr Volume 2a Page 8).

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1.1  ~~  Harriett Jane Alchin

Harriett was born at Croydon in 1864 (Croydon 1864 March qtr Volume 2a Page 180). The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Sutton. Harriett probably married either Allin Channel or Edward Truelove in 1886 (Epsom 1886 March qtr Volume 2a Page 25). She is not recorded under either surname in the 1901 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1.2  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at Croydon in 1866 (Croydon 1866 June qtr Volume 2a Page 196). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Sutton. The 1881 census records that Richard was employed as a porter and he was living with his parents at Sutton.

The 1891 census records that Richard was an unmarried butcher and he was boarding at 3 Belmont Road, Lee in southern London. Richard died in 1940 aged 73 years (Croydon 1940 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1726).

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1.3  ~~  Emily Louisa Alchin

Emily was born at Croydon in 1868 (Croydon 1868 September qtr Volume 2a Page 217). The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Sutton. Emily died at Sutton in 1872 aged only 4 years (Epsom 1872 September qtr Volume 2a Page 5).

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1.4  ~~  William Henry Alchin

William was born at Sutton in 1869 (Epsom 1869 December qtr Volume 2a Page 10). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Sutton. The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his parents at Sutton. William died in 1932 aged 62 years (Islington 1932 December qtr Volume 1b Page 219).

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1.5  ~~  Jessie Susan Alchin

Jessie was born at Sutton in 1872 (Epsom 1872 June qtr Volume 2a Page 7). The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her parents at Sutton. The 1891 census records that Jessie was a school teacher and she was living with her parents at Pit Cottage, High Street, Sutton.

Jessie married James Henry Quinn in 1895 (Epsom 1895 September qtr Volume 2a Page 43); he was born at Sutton in 1871 the son of Samuel Quinn and Mary Ann Raynsford. He was therefore a descendant of the Alchornes of Rotherfield and a very distant relative to Jessie.

The 1901 census records that Henry was a school master and he and his wife were living at 62 Haddon Road, Sutton. Also living their were Jessie's widowed father and her unmarried brother James. A 39 year old soldier, William Hemsley of Sutton, was also staying at the house that night. Henry and Jessie had no surviving children at the time of the census.

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1.6  ~~  Thomas Arthur Alchin

Thomas was born at Sutton in 1874 (Epsom 1874 September qtr Volume 2a Page 5). The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his parents at Sutton. The 1891 census records that Thomas was a butcher's assistant and he was living with his parents at Pit Cottage, High Street, Sutton.

The 1901 census records that Thomas was a soldier and he was stationed at the Shorncliffe Camp, Cheriton and Sandgate. Thomas probably married Annie Sybil Jackson in 1903 (Elham 1903 December qtr Volume 2a Page 2441); she was born in about 1872.

Thomas died in 1951 aged 76 years (Hendon 1951 March qtr Hendon 1951 March qtr Volume 5e Page 743). Annie died in 1954 aged 82 years (Surrey NE 1954 March qtr Volume 5g Page 638).

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1.7  ~~  James Fuller Alchin

James was born at Sutton in 1877 (Epsom 1877 June qtr Volume 2a Page 12). The 1881 census records that James was living with his family at Sutton. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his parents at Pit Cottage, High Street, Sutton.The 1901 census records that James was employed as a railway ticket collector. He was unmarried and he was living with his married sister Jessie Quinn at 62 Haddon Street, Sutton.

James died in 1942 aged 64 years (Croydon 1942 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1448).

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.1.8  ~~  Frederick Alchin

Frederick was born at Sutton in 1880. At the time of the 1881 census Frederick was 11 months old and he was living with his parents at Sutton. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Pit Cottage, High Street, Sutton.

1.3.5.2.2.4.7.2  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was born at Cheam in 1846 (Epsom 1846 December qtr Volume 4 Page 141). The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Cheam. The 1861 census records that Henry was living with his parents at 1 Church Road, Cheam.

The 1871 census records that Henry was working and living in the stables of Sir Edward Antrobus at Amebury, Wiltshire. The 1881 census records that he was working as a groom and he was living in London. There is no record of Henry in the 1891 English census.

The 1901 census records that Henry was a coachman for George and Elizabeth White at 3 Burgon Road, Sutton. Henry probably died in 1914 aged 68 years (Epsom 1914 December qtr Volume 2a Page 25).

1.3.5.2.2.4.8  ~~  Emily Alchin

Emily was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 11th October 1829.

1.3.5.2.2.5  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was baptised at All Saints' church, Birling on 7th September 1788. He married Frances Goodhew at St John the Baptist church, Meopham on 24th June 1810. The witnesses to the ceremony were Henry Nerdish and Ann Bennett. Richard and Frances were both living at Meopham and the banns for their wedding were published on 3rd, 10th and 17th June 1810. Frances was born at East Malling in 1788.

Richard and Frances had at least eleven children – Mary (1813), Frances (1815), Jane (1817), William (1818), Caroline (1820), Richard (1822), Eliza (1824), Emily (1826), Adam and Eve (1828) and Stephen (1830). The 1841 census records that Richard was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife (called Mary in the census) and their two sons Adam and Stephen were living at Rocks Street, East Malling.

The 1851 and 1861 census both record that Richard and Frances were living alone at East Malling. Richard was employed as an agricultural labourer. Richard died aged 83 years and he was buried at East Malling on 20th December 1868 (Malling 1868 December qtr Volume 2a page 273).

Frances lived on for several years after her husband's death. The 1871 census records that Framces was widowed. She was living alone (possibly in an almshouse) at 3 Church Street, East Malling. She died aged 85 years and she was buried at East Malling on 11th July 1875 (Malling 1875 September qtr Volume 2a Page 284).

1.3.5.2.2.5.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 7th February 1813.

1.3.5.2.2.5.2  ~~  Frances Alchin

Frances was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 4th September 1815.

1.3.5.2.2.5.3  ~~  Jane Alchin

Jane was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 6th April 1817.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 13th December 1818. He married Emily (Harris?) who was born at Sundridge, Kent in about 1815. William and Emily had at least eight children - George (1841), John (1843), Emily (1845), Agnes (1848), Henrietta (1850), William (1852), Elizabeth (1854) and Harriett (1857). George was probably not have been William's son as the 1861 and 1891 census record him as George Harris.

The 1851 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his young and growing family were living at Bell Street, East Malling. The 1861 census records that William and his large family were living at Well Street, East Malling. As at the time of the census all eight of William and Emily's children were still alive.

The 1871 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife , three of their children, one grandchild and a niece and nephew (William and Mary Warner) were living at 16 Well Street, East Malling.The 1881 census records that William and his wife, his son and daughter and his 11 year old grand-son, Ernest, were living at East Malling. William was still employed as an agricultural labourer.

The 1891 census records that the aged couple were living alone at Well Street, East Malling. Emily died aged 80 years (Malling 1895 December qtr Volume 2a Page 346) at Well Street. She was buried at East Malling on 29th December 1895. William died aged 79 years and he was buried at East Malling on 30th January 1898 (Malling 1898 March qtr Volume 2a Page 456).

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.1  ~~  George L. Alchin (Harris)

George was born at either East Malling or Sundridge in about 1841. He was probably a natural born son of Emily's from before her marriage to William Alchin. The 1851 census records that he was a school boy living with his parents at Bell Street, East Malling. The 1861 census records him as George Harris, an engine smith living with his parents at Well Street, East Malling.

George married Sophia and they had numerous children. The 1891 census records that george was a stationery engine driver and he and his family were living at 43 Elmington Road, Camberwell. Also living with them was George's younger half brother John Alchin.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.2  ~~  John William Alchin

John was born at East Malling 21st December 1843 (Malling 1844 March qtr Volume Page 35). He was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 14th January 1844. The 1851 census records that he was a school boy living with his parents at Bell Street, East Malling.

The 1861 census records that John was a "machine worker" at the paper mill. He was living with his parents at Well Street, East Malling. The 1871 census records that John was working as an agricultural labourer. He was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 16 Well Street, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that he was an unmarried 38 year old agricultural labourer and he was still living with his parents at East Malling. The 1891 census records that John was a printer's assistant and he was living with his half-brother George Harris and his family at 43 Elmington Road, Camberwell.

John appears to have never married. The 1901 census records that he was an unmarried 57 year old agricultural labourer and he was living with his widowed sister Henrietta (Harriett) Samuels at Dumb Clock Row, East Malling.

John died at Blacklands Cottage, East Malling in 1919 aged 75 years (Malling 1919 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1342). He was buried at East Malling on 22nd February 1919.

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