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)

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.3  ~~  Emily Ann Alchin

Emily was born at Mill Street, East Malling on 25th May 1845 (Malling 1845 June qtr Volume 5 Page 355).  Emily was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 22nd June 1845. The 1851 census records that Emily was a school girl living with her parents at Bell Street, East Malling.

The 1861 census records that she was employed at the paper mill as a "glaser". Emily was living with her family at Well Street, East Malling. Emily married Matthew Allen in 1870 (St Saviour 1870 December qtr Volume 1d Page 248); he was born at Swafield, Lincolshire in 1838.

Matthew and Emily had at least one child – Walter (1871). The 1881 census records that Matthew was an engine driver and he and his wife and their son were living at 71 Henshaw Street, Newington. The 1891 census records that Matthew was a stationery engine driver and he and his wife were living at 18 Elliotts Row, Southwark. Also living with them were their two nephews Ernest A Alchin and Philip Desaut(?).

The 1901 census records that Matthew was still a stationery engine driver and he and his wife were living at 13 Archer Cottage, Stone. They appear to have been fostering two young children – a 3 year old girl and a 3 month old boy.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.3.1  ~~  Walter A.V. Allen

Walter was born at Lambeth in 1871. The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 71 Henshaw Street, Newington.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.4  ~~  Agnes Alchin

Agnes was born at Well Street, East Malling in about 1848 and 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 Bell Street, East Malling. The 1861 census records that Agnes was living with her parents at Well Street, East Malling.

Agnes had a son outside of marriage – Ernest (1870). Agnes married an unknown man in 1871 (Malling 1871 December qtr Volume 2a Page 883).

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.4.1  ~~  Ernest Alchin

Ernest was born at Well Street in 1870 (Malling 1870 March qtr Volume 2a Page 536). He was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 30th May 1870.  The 1871 census records that the infant was living with his grandparents at 16 Well Street, East Malling. The 1881 census records that Ernest was a school boy and he was living with his grandparents at Well Street, East Malling.

The 1891 census records him (incorrectly as Ernest A Allen) with his uncle and aunt, Matthew and Emily Allen, at 18 Elliotts Row, Southwark. Ernest was working as a general labourer. Ernest married Helena Clara Wood at London in 1898 (St Saviour 1898 December qtr Volume 1d page 348); she was born at London in 1875.

Ernest and Helena had at least three children – Ernest (1899), John (1900) and William (1903). The parish register in 1899 records that Ernest was an engine driver  of 15 Esmerelda Road, Bermondsey in London. The 1901 census records that Ernest was working as a stationary engine driver. He and his wife and their surviving son were living at Castle Street, Swanscombe.

In 1903 the family had moved back to Blacklands near East Malling. Ernest died in 1936 aged 66 years (Dartford 1936 December qtr Volume 2a Page 921). Helena died in 1954 aged 79 years (Dartford 1954 March qtr Volume 5b Page 540).

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.4.1.1  ~~  Ernest Robert Henry Alchin

Ernest was born at Bermondsey in London in mid 1899 (St Olave 1899 June qtr Volume 1d Page 221). He was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 28th May 1899. Ernest died later that year when he was aged only a few months (Dartford 1899 December qtr Volume 2a Page 347).

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.4.1.2  ~~  John Ernest V. Alchin

John was born at Stone in late 1900 (Dartford 1900 December qtr Volume 2a Page 517). The 1901 census records that the 5 month old infant was living with his family at Castle Street, Swanscombe.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.4.1.3  ~~  William Arthur James Alchin

William was born at Blacklands in 1903 (Dartford 1903 September qtr Volume 2a Page 648). He was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 13th September 1903.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.5  ~~  Henrietta Alchin

Henrietta was born at Well Street, East Malling in 1850 (Malling 1850 December qtr Volume 5 Page 371) and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 20th October 1850. At the time of the 1851 census Henrietta was a 6 month old infant living with her parents at Bell Street, East Malling.

The 1861 census records that Henrietta was a school girl and she was living with her family at Well Street, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Henrietta was an unemployed servant (probably the family that she normally worked for had gone up to London for a time – excess servants were usually let go when that happened and it was a practice that caused a great deal of rural poverty). Henrietta was living with her parents at 16 Well Street, East Malling.

After the publication of the banns on 7th, 14th and 21st December 1873, Henrietta married John Samuels at St James' church, East Malling on 4th January 1874 (Malling 1874 March qtr Volume 2a Page 607). The witnesses were Frederick and Ann Still. John was a 26 year old butcher of East Malling and he was the son of the late William Samuels, a former tanner.

John and Henrietta had at least one child – Minnie (1874). The 1881 census records that John was a general labourer and he and his wife and their daughter were living at 15 Gurney Terrace, Camberwell. John died at Blacklands aged about 41 years and he was buried at East Malling on 3rd February 1889.

The 1891 census records that Henrietta (calling herself Harriett) was living with her daughter at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1901 census records that Henrietta, calling herself Harriett, was a widowed paper mill hand and she and her unmarried brother were living at Dumb Clock Row, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.5.1  ~~  Minnie Samuels

Minnie was born at East Malling in 1874. The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 15 Gurney Terrace, Camberwell. The 1891 census records that Minnie was a folder working in the paper mill and she was living with her widowed mother at Mill Street, East Malling.

Minnie married James Hall in 1896 (Malling 1896 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1197); he was born at West Malling in 1869. James and Minnie had at least one child – Iva (1897). The 1901 census records that James was a farm labourer and Minnie was a paper mill hand. James and his wife and child were living at Dumb Clock Row, East Malling (a couple of doors away from Minnie's mother).

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.5.1.1  ~~  Iva Hall

Iva was born at East Malling in 1897. The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Dumb Clock Row, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.6  ~~  William Thomas Alchin

William was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 18th October 1852 but his birth was registered as Thomas Alchin (Malling 1852 September qtr Volume 2a Page 290). The 1861 census records that William was a school boy and he was living with his family at Well Street, East Malling. William married Hannah; she was born at Walworth in 1850.

William and Hannah had at least six children – Anna (1876), Wilhelmina (1878), Alice (1880), Rosina (1882), Lewis (1884) and Reginald (1896). The 1881 census records that William was employed as an agricultural labourer. He and his young family were living at Well Street, East Malling. William moved his family to London in the mid 1880's.

The 1891 census records that William was a labourer and he and his wife and four of their children were living at 45 Alpha Square, Newington. The 1901 census records that William was employed as a printer's labourer. He and his wife and three of their children were living at 18 Pasley Road, Newington in Surrey.

Hannah probably died in 1914 aged 64 years (Camberwell 1914 December qtr Volume 1d Page 933). William died in 1932 aged 80 years (Woolwich 1932 December qtr Volume 1d Page 1098).

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.6.1  ~~  Anna Emily Alchin

Emily was born at Walworth or Newington in 1874 (Malling 1874 September qtr Volume 2a Page 514). The 1881 census records (under the name of Emily) that she was a school girl and she was living with her parents at Well Street, East Malling. The 1891 census records that Anna was a machinist and she was living with her family at 45 Alpha Square, Newington.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.6.2  ~~  Wilhelmina Elizabeth Alchin

Wilhelmina was born at East Malling on 27th August 1878 (Malling 1878 December qtr Volume 2a Page 545) and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 22nd September 1878. The 1881 census records that Wilhelmina was living with her parents at Well Street, East Malling.

The 1891 census records that she (under the name of Elizabeth H Alchin) was a school girl and she was living with her family at 45 Alpha Square, Newington.The 1901 census records that Wilhelmina was working as a labeler (patent machine). She was unmarried and she was living with her parents at 18 Pasley Road, Newington.

Wilhelmina married George A. Drinkwater in 1916 (Camberwell 1916 March qtr Volume 1d Page 522).

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.6.3  ~~  Alice Maud Alchin

Alice was born at East Malling on 7th May 1880 (Malling 1880 June qtr Volume 2a Page 391) and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 23rd May 1880. The 1881 census records that the 11 month old baby (named Annie M Alchin) was living with her parents at Well Street, East Malling.

The 1891 census records that Alice was a schoolgirl and she was living with her family at 45 Alpha Square, Newington. Alice married Harry Weston in 1900 (Dartford 1900 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1083); he was born at Stone in 1878. Harry and Alice had at least one child – Winifred (1900).

The 1901 census records that Harry was a labourer in the cement works and he and his young family were living at 4 Elizabeth Street, Stone.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.6.3.1  ~~  Winifred Alice Weston

Winifred was born at Stone in late 1900. The 1901 census records that the 6 month old infant was living with her family at 4 Elizabeth Street, Stone.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.6.4  ~~  Rosina Agnes Alchin

Rosina was born at East Malling on 11th May 1882 (Malling 1882 June qtr Volume 2a Page 588). She was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 2nd July 1882. The 1891 census records that Rosina was a school girl and she was living with her family at 45 Alpha Square, Newington.

The 1901 census records that Rosina was working as a labeler (patent machine). She was unmarried and she was living with her parents at 18 Pasley Road, Newington. She married either Edward Charles Ashworth or William Henry Gwythir late in 1901 (Southwark 1901 December qtr Volume 1d Page 273).

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.6.5  ~~  Lewis William Alchin

Lewis was born at East Malling on 25th September 1884 (Malling 1884 December qtr Volume 2a Page 613). He was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 16th November 1884. Lewis died at Camberwell Green in London in 1887 aged 2 years (Camberwell 1887 June qtr Volume 1d Page 523). He was buried at East Malling on 4th June 1887.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.6.6  ~~  Reginald Silvanus Alchin

Reginald was born at Walworth, Surrey in 1896 (St Saviour 1896 December qtr Volume 1d Page 172). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 18 Pasley Road, Newington. Reginald migrated to Australia and he enlisted in the 1st A.I.F. on 3rd February 1916. He was assigned to the 31st Battalion with the rank of Private and regimental # 3508. Reginald was wounded and he was returned to Australia on 21st July 1917.

Note:  Their common use of the given name Silvanus implies a connection between Reginald and Joseph Silvanus Alchin of Woolwich and Sylvanus Walter Alchin of Plumstead.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.7  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Well Street (Malling 1854 September qtr Volume 2a Page 290) and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 29th September 1854.  The 1861 census records that Elizabeth was a school girl and she was living with her parents at Well Street, East Malling.

Elizabeth is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1871 census as she was in service to Harriett Lathom at 21 High Street, Camberwell. The 1881 census records that she was an unmarried dressmaker living with her parents at East Malling.

Elizabeth probably married William Dearing of Snodland at East Malling on 18th December 1881 (Malling 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 963); he was born at Wrotham in 1858 the son of John Dearing a cement labourer.

The banns for their marriage were published in St James' church, East Malling on 20th and 27th November and 4th December 1881. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev'd Septimus Wigan and the witnesses were W. and H. Alchin.

William and Elizabeth had at least two children – Helen (1884) and Edmund (1890). The 1891 census records that William was a cement burner and he and his wife and their two children were living at Coxes Cottages, Malling Road, Birling. Also living with them was William's 18 year old sister Esther.

The 1901 census records that William was a cement labourer. He and his wife and their two children were living at 1 Prospect Place, Snodland.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.7.1  ~~  Helen Dearing

Helen was born at Snodland in 1884. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Coxes Cottages, Malling Road, Birling. The 1901 census records that Helen was a dressmaker's apprentice and she was living with her parents at 1 Prospect Place, Snodland.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.7.2  ~~  Edmund Dearing

Edmund was born at Birling in 1890. The 1891 census records that the toddler was living with his family at Coxes Cottages, Malling Road, Birling. The 1901 census records that Edmund was living with his family at 1 Prospect Place, Snodland.

1.3.5.2.2.5.4.8  ~~  Harriett Alchin

Harriett was born at East Malling in 1857 (Malling 1857 September qtr Volume 2a Page 340) and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 20th September 1857. At the time of the 1861 census Harriett was living with her parents at Well Street, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Harriett was living with her parents at 16 Well Street, East Malling.

Harriett probably married William Costin Cheesman of the parish of St Mary's, Platt. The banns for their marriage were published at St James' church, East Malling on 21st January and 5th and 12th February 1877 although it appears that their marriage was not carried out until the following year (Malling 1878 March qtr Volume 2a Page 615). There is no sign of the couple in the 1881, 1891 or 1901 English census and it is quite likely that they emigrated.

1.3.5.2.2.5.5  ~~  Caroline Alchin

Caroline was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 5th November 1820.

1.3.5.2.2.5.6  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at St James' church, East Malling on 5th May 1822.

1.3.5.2.2.5.7  ~~  Eliza Alchin

Eliza was born at East Malling on 18th January 1824.

1.3.5.2.2.5.8  ~~  Emily Alchin

Emily was born at East Malling on 26th November 1826. Emily had a son outside of marriage but he did not live past infancy – Arthur (1863).

1.3.5.2.2.5.8.1  ~~  Arthur Lewis Alchin

Arthur was born at Well Street, East Malling in 1863 (Malling 1863 March qtr Volume 2a Page 427). He was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 21st June 1863. Arthur died aged only 5 weeks and he was buried at East Malling on 26th July 1863 (Malling 1863 September qtr Volume 2a Page 243).

1.3.5.2.2.5.9  ~~  Eve Alchin

Eve and her twin brother Adam were baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 23rd November 1828. Eve died at the Rocks aged only 19 months and she was buried at East Malling on 6th June 1830.

1.3.5.2.2.5.10  ~~  Adam Alchin

Adam and his twin sister Eve were baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 23rd November 1828.  His twin sister died aged about 19 months. The 1841 census records that Adam was living with his parents at Rocks Street, East Malling.

The 1851 census records that Adam was an unmarried gardener for the Curate of Wrotham, Richard Mays, and he was living at the Parsonage House, Wrotham. Also working there was his 17 year old cousin Sarah Alchin the daughter of Henry and Sarah Alchin.

Sometime after 1851 Adam married Elizabeth (possibly Saunders); she was born at Plaxtol, Kent in about 1830. Adam and Elizabeth had at least three children – Mary (1852), Richard (1857) and William (1861). The 1861 census records that Adam was a gardener and he and his wife were living at Shipbourne Lane, Wrotham. Lodging with the family was a 45 year old bricklayer Henry Saunders.

The 1871 census records that Adam was still working as a gardener. He and his wife and their surviving son were living at 7 Three Colt Lane, Bethnal Green in London. The 1881 census records that Adam and Elizabeth were living at Church Street, East Malling where he was employed as a gardener. Their children were no longer living with them and they had probably either married or died.

The 1891 census records that Adam was living at High Street, East Malling. His wife was away and they had a lodger staying at the house, George Fewell, a 21 year old baker from Hertfordshire. Elizabeth may have died in 1899 aged 70 years (Malling 1899 December qtr Volume 2a Page 447).

The 1901 census records that Adam was retired and widowed. He was living with the family of his daughter Mary Smith at 10 Barnwell Road, Lambeth. Adam died the following year aged 74 years (Lambeth 1902 March qtr Volume 1d Page 302).

1.3.5.2.2.5.10.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was born at Wrotham in 1852 (Malling 1852 December qtr Volume 2a Page 322).  The 1861 census records that Mary was a school girl and she was living with her family at Shipbourne Lane, Wrotham. The 1871 census records that Mary was working as a draper's assistant and she was living on the premises at 68 High Street, Hampstead.

Mary married Sydney William Smith at East Malling on 31st August 1878 (Malling 1878 September qtr Volume 2a Page 816) several months after the publication of the banns at St James' church, East Malling on 11th, 18th and 25th October 1877. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd Septimus Wigan and the witnesses were Adam Alchin and Emma Keeble.

Sydney Smith was born at London in 1854 the son of the late John Smith who was a valet. At the time of his marriage Sydney was a glover and he was living at St James, Picadilly. Sydney and Mary had three children – Sydney (1880), William (1881) and Violet (1885).

The 1901 census records that Sydney was employed as a painter and glazier. He and his family were living at 10 Barnwell Road, Lambeth.

1.3.5.2.2.5.10.1.1  ~~  Sydney Smith

Sydney was born in London in 1880. The 1901 census records that Sydney was employed as an auctioneer's clerk and he lived with his parents at 10 Barnwell Road, Lambeth.

1.3.5.2.2.5.10.1.2  ~~  William Smith

William was born in London in 1881. The 1901 census records that William was employed as a warehouse clerk. He lived with his parents at 10 Barnwell Road, Lambeth.

1.3.5.2.2.5.10.1.3  ~~  Violet Smith

Violet was born at London in 1885. The 1901 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 10 Barnwell Road, Lambeth.

1.3.5.2.2.5.10.2  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at Wrotham in early 1857 (Malling 1857 June qtr Volume 2a Page 332) and he was baptised at Plaxtol on 3rd May 1857. The 1861 census records that Richard was living with his family at Shipbourne Lane, Wrotham. The 1871 census records that Richard was living with his family at 7 Three Colt Lane, Bethnal Green.

Richard married Elizabeth Ann Vigor at Lambeth in 1886 (Lambeth 1886 June qtr Volume 1d Page 557); she was born at Sandhurst in 1854. Richard and Elizabeth had at least one child – Leonard (1888). The 1901 census records that Richard was a grocer, wine and beer merchant. He and his wife and their son were living at 51 The Vineyard, Richmond in Surrey.

Richard died in 1926 aged 68 years (London C 1926 March qtr Volume 1c Page 2). Elizabeth died in 1936 aged 83 years (Brentford 1936 March qtr Volume 3a Page 176).

1.3.5.2.2.5.10.2.1  ~~  Leonard Victor Alchin

Leonard was born at Chiswick, Middlesex in 1888 (Brentford 1888 June qtr Volume 3a Page 123). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his parents at 51 The Vineyard, Richmond. Leonard served in the British Army during World War One in the Paymaster Department and he rose to the rank of Captain.

Leonard died in 1962 aged 74 years (Woolwich 1962 December qtr Volume 5h Page 773).

1.3.5.2.2.5.10.3  ~~  William Henry Alchin

William was baptised at Plaxtol on 15th August 1861 (Malling 1861 September qtr Volume 2a Page 385). He is not recorded with his family in the 1871 census. William may actually have died almost straight after his baptism (Malling 1861 September qtr Volume 2a Page 242).

1.3.5.2.2.5.11  ~~  Stephen Alchin

Stephen was born at East Malling in about 1830. There is no surviving record of his baptism. The 1841 census records that Stephen was living with his parents at Rocks Street, East Malling. The 1851 census records that Stephen was unmarried. He was living at The Street, Wateringbury where he was working as a servant to a baker.

Stephen may have married either Ann or Elizabeth Latter in 1854 (Milton 1854 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1013). The 1871 census records that Stephen was in prison in London. His trade was given as baker and he was imprisoned at Millbank Prison, Westminster (his crime and sentence at this stage is unknown).

I have found no further record of this man and he may have changed his name or emigrated when he was released.

1.3.5.2.2.6  ~~  Peggy Alchin

Peggy was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 6th February 1791. Peggy appears to have spent much of her life working as a servant for her wealthy cousin, Henry Alchin (1.1.3.8.3) a miller of East Malling. When Henry died in 1839 he bequeathed Peggy an annuity and some of his belongings:

"Also I give and bequeath to Peggy Allchin Spinster formerly my servant now living with me the bed and bedhead mattress bolster pillows pillow cases sheets blankets counterpane and bed furniture now used by her to and for her own use absolutely Also I give and bequeath unto the said Peggy Allchin to and for her own use an annuity of twelve pounds sterling for her life if she shall so long continue unmarried which I do hereby charge upon and direct to be paid from any legacy or other duties quarterly out of my other residuary personal estate the first quarterly payment of such amount to be made at the expiration of three calendar months next after my decease"

The 1841 census records that Peggy was living at East Malling with 13 year old Sarah Alchin who was probably the niece referred to in her will. It appears that Peggy never married. Peggy was a witness to the codicil of her cousin Susannah Alchin at East Malling on 8th November 1842. The 1851 census records that Peggy was living with her sister (or sister-in-law) at Wrotham. It describes Peggy as "former servant (now independent)"; this independence had obviously come from her cousin's legacy. Shortly after  the census was taken Peggy died at Plaxtol , Kent in April 1851.

Peggy left a will on which probate was granted on 21st June 1851. She divided her estate into eight equal parts as follows:

"The last Will and Testament of me Peggy Allchin spinster residing at Plaxtol in the County of Kent. I give and bequeath an eighth part of all the money of which I shall die possessed to the following persons One eighth part to the children of my deceased sister Mrs Mary Tupper one eighth part to the children of my deceased brother William Allchin one eighth part to my brother Robert Allchin one eighth part to my brother Thomas Allchin one eighth part to my brother Richard Allchin one eighth part to my brother Henry Allchin and two eighth parts to the Reverend Richard Mays Incumbent of Plaxtol in trust one of which is to be given to my sister Mrs Elizabeth Bushell for her sole use and the other is to be given to my niece Mrs Ann Adams [Ann Alchin married Adam Adams at Brighton on 27th May 1843] after the decease of her present husband or in case of her decease previous to his then to be equally distributed among all my brothers and sisters or their representatives Also I bequeath all my furniture and chattels to the said Reverend Richard Mays in trust for the said Mrs Elizabeth Bushell accepting my small bed with bolster two pillows and a blanket which I give to my niece Sarah Allchin And I hereby appoint my brother Robert Allchin as my sole Executor dated this thirtieth day of January in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifty one Signed Peggy Allchin – In the presence of us Samuel F Buss Grocer of Plaxtol Wrotham Kent – John Williams Plaxtol Wrotham

In the goods of Peggy Allchin spinster deceased:

Appeared personally Samuel Fulton Buss of Plaxtol near Wrotham in the County of Kent Grocer and made oath that as none of the subscribed witnesses to the last Will and Testament of the said Peggy Allchin late of Plaxtol aforesaid spinster deceased now hereunto annexed bearing date the thirtieth day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty one and he further made oath that on the said thirtieth day of January one thousand eight hundred and fifty one the said Testatrix duly executed her last will by signing her name at the foot or end thereof in the presence of this deponent and of John Williams the other subscribed witness thereto both of whom were present at the same time and this deponent and the said John Williams thereupon attested and subscribed the said Will in the presence of the said Testatrix and of each other Samuel Sutton Buss On the 28th of April 1851 the said Samuel Sutton Buss was duly sworn to the truth of this affidavit before me J.E.P. Robertson Jas Farquhar"

Proved at London the 21st June 1851 before the Worshipful John Elliot Pasley Robertson Doctor of Laws and Surrogate by the oath of Robert Alchin the brother and sole Executor to whom Admin was granted having been first sworn duly to administer (PRO Catalogue Reference: prob 11/2133).

1.3.5.2.2.7  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 17th May 1794. He married Elizabeth Hawks at East Malling on 5th November 1810. They had at least one child – Eliza (1813). Henry was a witness at the wedding of his elder brother William at East Malling in 1818 to Elizabeth Coulter. The parish register in 1813 records that Henry was a labourer of East Malling.

Henry's wife, Elizabeth must have also died before 1820. Henry married Sarah Pankhurst at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 13th July 1820. The witnesses to the ceremony were John Pankhurst and Robert Casson. Henry and Sarah had a further eleven children – Henry (1821), William (1823), Mary (1825), Sarah (1827), Jane (1829), Margaret (1831), John (1834), Robert (1836), Daniel (1839), Ann (1843) and Phillis (1845).

The parish records show that Henry Alchin was either a labourer or a carrier. The 1841 census records that Henry was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and seven of their children were living at East Malling. Henry's second wife died before 1851. The census of that year records that he was a widowed "dealer in coals" and he was living with nine of his children at Larkfield Heath near East Malling.

The 1861 census records that Henry was a widowed agricultural labourer. He was living with two of his daughters, Ann and Phillis, at Larkfield. Also living with Henry was his daughter-in-law Fanny who was born at Weedon, Northampton in 1834. She is described as "soldier's wife".

Henry died at Aylesford in 1867 aged 75 years (Malling 1867 March qtr Volume 2a Page 291). He was buried at East Malling on 10th March 1867.

1.3.5.2.2.7.1  ~~  Eliza Alchin

Eliza was baptised at St James' church, East Malling 15th August 1813. Eliza died aged 3 years and she was buried at East Malling on 14th August 1816.

1.3.5.2.2.7.2  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 7th October 1821. The 1841 census records that Henry was unmarried and he was living with his parents at East Malling. He was probably employed as an agricultural labourer. After the publication of the banns on 4th, 11th and 18th January 1846, Henry married Harriett Foreman at East Malling on 1st March 1846 (Malling 1846 March qtr Volume 5 Page 384). The witnesses were John Grist and Jane Cook.

Harriett was a servant and she was the daughter of a papermaker from East Malling, Charles Foreman and his wife Harriett. Harriett was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 1st May 1825. It seems unlikely that Harriett was a descendant of Elizabeth Webb and Robert Foreman (see para 1.3.10.4.6).

Harriett may have died, probably during childbirth between 1847 and 1850. However there is no surviving record of her death and perhaps she simply deserted her husband. The census of 1851 records that Henry was a widowed brickies labourer. At the time he was living with his widowed father at Larkfield Heath, East Malling.

Henry died at Larkfield Heath aged 34 years (Malling 1855 June qtr Volume 2a Page 245). He was buried at East Malling on 29th May 1855.

1.3.5.2.2.7.3  ~~  William John Alchin

William was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 18th May 1823. William died at The Rocks aged 3 years. He was buried at East Malling on 22nd January 1827.

1.3.5.2.2.7.4  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 10th July 1825. The 1841 census records that she was unmarried and she was living with her parents at East Malling.The 1851 census records that she was employed at the paper mill, probably that owned by Thomas Alchin of Ditton. At the time she was living with her widowed father at Larkfield Heath, East Malling. Later that year Mary was a witness at the wedding of her sister Margaret to Robert Kemsley at East Malling in August 1851.

Mary may have married either Henry Burley or George Capon in late 1852 (Medway 1852 December qtr Volume 2a Page 487).

1.3.5.2.2.7.5  ~~  Sarah Alchin

Sarah was born at The Rocks and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 16th December 1827. The 1841 census records that Sarah was living with her kinswoman Peggy Alchin at East Malling. The 1851 census records that Sarah was a house servant to Richard Mays at the Parsonage House, Wrotham. Mays was the Curate of Wrotham at the time.

Sarah married John Tomlyn in 1853 (Malling 1853 June qtr Volume 2a Page 523); he was born at Wrotham in 1832. John and Sarah had at least one child – Alfred (1860). The 1861 census records that John was a coachman and he and his wife and their infant son were living at Plaxtol Street, Wrotham. Also staying with them was Sarah's 9 year old cousin Elizabeth A Alchin (born at Gravesend in 1852 and possibly the daughter of John Alchin & Charlotte Johnson).

The 1871 census records that John was a coachman (domestic) and he and his wife and their son were living at 88 Dukes Yard, St George Hanover Square. The 1881 census records that John was employed as a coachman and he and Sarah were living at Pebble Hill, Limpsfield in Surrey.

The 1891 and 1901 census record that John was a coachman and groom and he and his wife were living alone in a cottage at Limpsfield.

1.3.5.2.2.7.5.1  ~~  Alfred W. Tomlyn

Alfred was born at Plaxtol near Wrotham in 1860. The 1861 census records that the 7 month old infant was living with his family at Plaxtol Street, Wrotham. The 1871 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he was living with his parents at 88 Dukes Yard, St George Hanover Square.

1.3.5.2.2.7.6  ~~  Jane Alchin

Jane was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 29th November 1829. The 1841 census records that she was living with her parents at East Malling. Jane married William Ashby or Ashbee (Maidstone 1851 March qtr Volume 5 Page 354). The census of that year records that Jane was married and she was living at her father's house at Larkfield Heath – there is no sign of her husband but there is also no indication that she was widowed.

Jane would have been heavily pregnant at the time with her first child and she may have gone home so that her mother could assist with the birth. William and Jane had at least seven children – Sarah (1851), Harriett (1853), Jane (1855), William (1858), Henry (1861), Ann (1863) and Betsy (1866). The East Malling parish registers record that William was a labourer of Larkfield. William moved his family to Maidstone and then to Aylesford where the parish register records that he was a potter.

The 1861 census records that William was a potter and he and his wife and their five eldest children were living at Lower Pratling Street, Aylesford. William died in 1868 aged only 38 years. He was buried at Aylesford on 26th April 1868. Two years after her husband's death, Jane had a further child (who may actually have been  her grandaughter) – Ada (1870).

The 1871 census records that Jane was a widowed charwoman (cleaning lady) and she and her six children were living at 88 Pratling Street, Aylesford. The 1881 census records that Jane and her two youngest children were staying with her daughter Jane Green and her family at 95 Perryfield Street, Maidstone.

The 1891 census records that Jane was living with her unmarried son and her two grandaughters in 4 rooms at 18 Albert Street, Maidstone. The other 3 rooms of the house were occupied by Jane's married daughter Bessie Jones and her family.

The 1901 census records that Jane was living with her daughter and son in law (Betsy and Henry Jones) and their family at 16 Fisher Street, Maidstone. Jane died at her daughter's home at 16 Fisher Street, Maidstone aged 73 years and she was buried at Aylesford on 15th July 1903.

1.3.5.2.2.7.6.1  ~~  Sarah Ashbee

Sarah was born at Larkfield soon after the 1851 census and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 20th July 1851. The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Lower Pratling Street, Aylesford. The 1871 census records that Sarah was working as a nurse for Dennis and Augusta paine and she was living at their home at 2 Witton Place, Maidstone.

Sarah married Stephen Standen in 1873 (Malling 1873 June qtr Volume 2a Page 743);  he was born at Cranbrook in 1848. Stephen and Sarah were the witnesses at the weddings of her younger sisters Harriett and Jane at Aylesford in 1874 and 1875 respectively. Sarah and Stephen had at least three children – Minnie (1874), Emma (1876) and Stephen (1878).

The parish register records that Stephen was a labourer of Aylesford. Sarah died at Aylesford in 1880 aged 28 years and she was buried at Aylesford on 19th February 1880. The 1881 census records that Stephen was a widowed brickmaker's labourer. He and his his two young children were living at Sand Pit Road, Easthampstead in Berkshire. Fanny Giles, Stephen's 21 year old niece from Boxley, was the family's housekeeper.

Stephen is not recorded in the 1891 or 1901 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.7.6.1.1  ~~  Minnie Sarah Elizabeth Standen

Minnie was born at Aylesford and she was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 26th April 1874 (Malling 1874 March qtr Volume 2a Page 527). The 1881 census records that Minnie was a school girl and she was living with her widowed father at Sand Pit Road, Easthampstead. The 1891 census records that Minnie was living with her maternal grandmother at 18 Albert Street, Maidstone. No occupation is recorded for her.

Minnie married her cousin John Frederick Dadson, the son of John Dadson and Phillis Alchin, in 1896 (Camberwell 1896 September qtr Volume 1d page 1728); he was born at Peckham in 1872. Minnie's first husband appears to have died at a very young age as she subsequently married John Simmons in early 1900 (Camberwell 1900 March qtr Volume 1d Page 978); he was born at East Malling in 1873.

The 1901 census records that John Simmons was a gas works labourer and he and his wife were living in two rooms at 17 Arthur Street, Camberwell. Also living with them was Minnie's 10 year old niece Annie Dadson (born St Marys Cray in 1891).

1.3.5.2.2.7.6.1.2  ~~  Emma Jane Standen

Emma was born at Aylesford and she was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 8th October 1876 (Malling 1876 June qtr Volume 2a Page 547). She is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1881 census but she was still alive and living elsewhere. The 1891 census records that Emma was living with her maternal grandmother at 18 Albert Street, Maidstone.

1.3.5.2.2.7.6.1.3  ~~  Stephen Thomas Standen

Stephen was born at Aylesford on 8th July 1878 and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 18th August 1878. The 1881 census records that he was living with his widowed father at Sand Pit Road, Easthampstead. Stephen died at Maidstone in 1884 aged 6 years and he was buried at Aylesford on 7th August 1884.

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