Volume 4 – The Alchins of Linton by Steve Green

Part 4 – Alchins of Linton, Kent; Montcalm, Michigan; and Dalton, NSW ...continued...

1.4.4.3.9  ~~  Edward Alchin

Edward was born in New York in August 1832. He was probably recorded with his family in the 1840 census at Orleans County, New York. He probably moved west with his father in the late 1840's or early 1850's. Edward married Elizabeth in 1853; she was born at New York in January 1835.

Edward and Elizabeth had nine children – Burdett (1854), Alice (1856), Nelson (1859), Mary (1861), Perlia (1864), Lizzie (1866), Vir (1869) and Virney (1872). Another child whose name is unknown died in infancy. Edward served with the Union Army (Michigan Engineers and Mechanics) during the American Civil War.

The 1860 census records that Edward was a farmer and he and his wife and their three young children were living at Bushnell, Montcalm County. His real estate was valued at $1,000 and his personal assets at $300. His brother and father were living on neighbouring farms.

The 1870 census records that Edward was a farmer and he and his wife and six of their children were living at Bushnell. His real estate was valued at $4,000 and his personal assets at $700. His father and two of his his brothers were still living on neighbouring farms.

The 1880 census records that Edward was a farmer and he and his wife and their four children were still living at Bushnell. The 1900 census records that Edward was a farmer and he and his wife were still living at Bushnell. Their youngest son lived next door. Edward and Elizabeth both died at Bushnell in 1907 and they are buried at Sunnyhill Cemetery, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.1  ~~  Burdett Alchin

Burdete was born in Michigan in March 1854. The 1860 census records that the school boy was living with his family on their farm at Bushnell. The 1870 census records that Burdett was living with his parents on their farm (which no doubt he assisted his father to run) at Bushnell.

Burdett married Mary in 1876; she was born in Michigan in January 1858. Burdett and Mary had at least two children – Myrtle (1877) and Maud (1881). The 1880 census records that Burdett 'works in wood' and he and his wife and their daughter were living at Home, Montcalm County.

The 1900 census records that Burdett was a farmer and he and his wife and their youngest daughter were living at Day Township in Montcalm County. Burdett died in the early 1900's. The 1910 and 1920 census records that Mary was widowed and she was running her farm by herself at Day, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.1.1  ~~  Myrtle Alchin

Myrtle was born in Michigan in November 1877. The 1880 census records that the young girl was living with her family in the township of Home in Montcalm County. Mrytle married Frank G. Kimball at Montcalm County on 11th May 1898; he was born in Michigan in April 1877. Frank and Myrtle had at least one child – Gladys (1899).

The 1900 census records that Frank was a farmer and he and his wife and their infant daughter were living at Evergreen, Montcalm County. Myrtle must have died in the early 1900s as Frank married Frankie M. in 1909; she was born in Michigan in 1877. The 1910 census records that Frank was a farmer and he and his second wife were living alone at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.9.1.1.1  ~~  Gladys E. Kimball

Gladys was born in Michigan in June 1899. The 1900 census records that the infant was living with her family at Evergreen, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.1.2  ~~  Maud Alchin

Maud was born at Bushnell in May 1881. The 1900 census records that Maud was living with her parents on their farm at Day, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.2  ~~  Alice Alchin

Alice was born in Michigan in 1856. The 1860 census records that the young girl was living with her family on their farm at Bushnell. The 1870 census records that the school girl was living with her family on their farm at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.9.3  ~~  Nelson Alchin

Nelson was born in Michigan in 1859. The 1860 census records that the young boy was living with his family on their farm at Bushnell. He was not recorded with his family in the 1870 census by which time he had probably died.

1.4.4.3.9.4  ~~  Mary S. Alchin

Mary was born at Bushnell on 20th October 1861. The 1870 census records that the school girl was living with her family on their farm at Bushnell. Mary married George W. Eitelbuss at Montcalm County on 15th October 1879; he was born in Michigan on 23rd March 1857 the son of John and Catherine Eitelbuss (who were both born in Germany and migrated to America in 1847).

The 1880 census records that George was a farm hand and he and his new wife were living with his parents on their farm at Bushnell. George and Mary had at least three children – Katherine (1881), Ward (1883) and Lela (1889). The 1900 census records that George was a farmer and he, his wife, their three children and his wifowed mother were living on their farm at Bushnell.

George died on 12th June 1903 aged 46 years. The 1910 census records that Mary was widowed and she was livng with her married daughter Lela Harrigan at Bushnell. Mary died on 11th January 1919 aged 57 years. George and Mary are both buried in Sunnyhill cemetery, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.4.1  ~~  Katherine E. Eitelbuss

Katherine was born in Michigan in September 1881. The 1900 census records that Katherine was living with her parents at Bushnell, Montcalm County. Katherine was still alive in 1910.

1.4.4.3.9.4.2  ~~  Ward Alchin Eitelbuss

Ward was born in Michigan in October 1883. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell, Montcalm County. Ward married Cora Isabel Bunnel in 1906; she was born in Michigan in 1890. Ward and Cora had at least three children – Nina (1912), George (1914) and Oliver (1917).

The 1930 census records that Ward was a farmer and he and his wife and their three children were living at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.9.4.2.1  ~~  Nina C. Eitelbuss.

Nina was born in Michigan in 1912. The 1930 census records that Nina was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Bushnell, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.4.2.2  ~~  George W. Eitelbuss

George was born in Michigan in 1914. The 1930 census records that George was a farm labourer and he was living with his parents at Bushnell, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.4.2.3  ~~  Oliver A. Eitelbuss

Oliver was born in Michigan in 1917. The 1930 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.4.3  ~~  Lela M. Eitelbuss

Lela was born in Michigan in October 1889. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell, Montcalm County. Lela married Abraham D. Harrigan in 1907; he was born in Michigan in 1887. Abraham and Lela had at least one child – Greta (1909).

The 1910 census records that Abraham was a farmer and he and his wife, their infant daughter and his widowed mother in law were living at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.9.4.3.1  ~~  Greta H. Harrigan

Greta was born in Michigan in late 1909. The 1910 census records that the 7 month old infant was living with her family at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.9.5  ~~  Perlia Alchin

Perlia was born at Bushnell in 1864. The 1870 census records that the school girl was living with her family on their farm at Bushnell. The 1880 census records that Perlia (Perly) was living with her parents at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.9.6  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth, known as Lizzie, was born at Bushnell in 1866. The 1870 census records that the young girl was living with her family on their farm at Bushnell. The 1880 census records that Lizzie was living with her parents at Bushnell. Lizzie married George Reeves at Montcalm County on 28th November 1894; he was born in England in 1868.

George and Lizzie had at least two children – Gretchen (1898) and Beulah (1900). George and his family are not recorded in the 1900 US census. The 1910 census records that George was a farmer and he and his wife and their surviving child were living at Bushnell.

George died in 1921 aged 53 years. Lizzie died in 1929 aged 64 years. They are both buried in Sunnyhill cemetery, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.6.1  ~~  Gretchen Reeves

Gretchen was born in Michigan (almost certainly at Bushnell) on 30th January 1898. She died on 11th July 1899 aged about 18 months. She is buried with her parents in Sunnyhill cemetery, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.6.2  ~~  Beulah Reeves

Beulah was born in Michigan in 1900. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.7  ~~  Virgil Curtis Alchin

Virgil (or Vir) was born at Bushnell in July 1869. The 1870 census records that the young boy was living with his family on their farm at Bushnell. The 1880 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell.

Virgil married Ida G. Comstock on 30th September 1891; she was born in Michigan in March 1870, the daughter of William Henry Harrison Comstock and Catherine Dodson. Vir and Ida had at least four children – Dewey (1898), Ketherine (1900), Elizabeth (1903) and Cecil (1908).

The 1900 census records that Virgil was a school teacher and he and his wife and their two young children were living next door to his parents at Bushnell. The 1910 census records that Virgil was a farmer and he and his wife and their three surviving children were still living at Bushnell.

The 1920 census records that Vir was a farmer and he and his wife and their two youngest children were living on their farm at Bushnell. Virgil died at Bushnell in 1928 aged 59 years and he is buried at Sunnyhill Cemetery, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.7.1  ~~  Dewey C. Alchin

Dewey was born at Bushnell on 24th April 1898. The 1900 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Bushnell. The 1910 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell. Dewey served in the US Army during World War One.

Dewey died on 12th October 1963 aged 65 years and he was buried at Sunnyhill Cemetery, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.7.2  ~~  Katherine E. Alchin

Katherine was born at Bushnell on 21st May 1900. The 1900 census records that the 4 month old infant was living with her family at Bushnell. Katherine died very shortly afterwards on 27th September 1900 and she was buried at Sunnyhill Cemetery, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.9.7.3  ~~  Elizabeth C. Alchin

Elizabeth, known as Beth, was born at Bushnell in 1903. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell. The 1920 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.9.7.4  ~~  Cecil M. Alchin

Cecil was born at Bushnell in late 1908. The 1910 census records that the toddler was living with his family at Bushnell. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.9.8  ~~  Virney Alchin

Virney was born at Bushnell in July 1872. The 1880 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell. Virney married Robert Chapman at Montcalm County on 19th March 1891; he was born in Michigan in March 1872. Robert and Virney had three children – Alpha (1893), Pearl (1895) and another child who died in infancy.

The 1900 census records that Robert was a carpenter and he and his wife and their two young daughters were living at Fairplain, Montcalm County. The 1910 census records that Robert was a merchant (he ran a general store) and he and his wife and their surviving child were still living at Fairplain.

1.4.4.3.9.8.1  ~~  Alpha B. Chapman

Alpha was born in Michigan in May 1893. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell. The 1910 census records that Alpha was living with her parents at Fairplain.

1.4.4.3.9.8.2  ~~  Pearl Chapman

Pearl was born in Michigan in April 1895. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell. Pearl died at some time before 1910.

1.4.4.3.10  ~~  William E. Alchin

William was born in New York in about 1834. He was probably recorded with his family in the 1840 census at Orleans County, New York. He probably moved west with his father in the late 1840's or early 1850's. William married Emma J Vosburgh at Lenawee County, Michigan on 1st January 1856; she was born in New York in 1832.

William and Emma had at least two children – Albertus (1862) and Josephine (1879). The 1870 census records that William was a farmer and he and his wife and their son were living at Bushnell, Montcalm. His real estate was valued at $3,000 and his personal assets at $600. His father and two of his brothers were living on neighbouring farms.

The 1880 census records that William was a farmer and he and his wife, their two children and daughter in law were living at Bushnell. The 1900 census records that William was a farmer and he and his wife and their daughter were living at Ronald in Ionia County.

William died in the early 1900's. The 1910 census records that Emma was a widow and she was living with her son Albertus at Battle Creek, Calhoun County.

1.4.4.3.10.1  ~~  Albertus D. Alchin

Albertus was born at Bushnell in April 1862. The 1870 census records that the school boy was living with his family on their farm at Bushnell. Albetus married Ella N. Brigham at Montcalm County on 9th May 1880; she was born in Michigan in July 1862. The 1880 census records that Albertus was a farmer and he and his young wife were living with his parents on the family farm at Bushnell.

Albertus and Ella had at least two children – Winifred (1880) and Archie (1882). The 1900 census records that Albertus was an engineer working on stationary engines. He and his wife and their two children were living at Battle Creek, Calhoun County in Southern Michigan.

The 1910 census records that Albertus was a foreman in the Ford factory and he and his wife were living at Battle Creek. Albertus' widowed mother was also living with them.

1.4.4.3.10.1.1  ~~  Winifred Alchin

Winifred was born in Michigan in February 1880 (?). The 1900 census records that Winifred was at school (as a teacher?) but it seems they more likely got her birth date wrong as she wasn't recorded with her parents in the 1880 census which was taken in September of that year.

Winifred man a man surnamed Van Noty. The couple had at least one child – Clinton (1904).

County map of the state of Michigan in the United States of America

1.4.4.3.10.1.1.1  ~~  Clinton van Noty

Clinton was born un Michigan in 1904. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his maternal grandparents at Battle Creek, Calhoun County.

1.4.4.3.10.1.2  ~~  Archie B. Alchin

Archie was born in Michigan in July 1882. The 1900 census records that Archie was an apprentice and he was living with his parents at Battle Creek.

1.4.4.3.10.2  ~~  Josephine Alchin

Josephine was born at Bushnell in 1879. The 1880 census records that the infant was living with her family at Bushnell. The 1900 census records that Josephine was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Ronald in Ionia County.

1.4.4.3.11  ~~  Adelida Alchin

Adelida was born in Michigan on 24th December 1851. The 1860 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell. The 1870 census records that Adelida was still living with her parents at Bushnell. Adelida married Morgan James; he was born in Ohio in 1835.

Morgan and Adelida had at least five children – William (1873), Rosilda (1879), Inez (1882), Fay (1885) and Ralph (1886). The 1880 census records that Morgan was a farm hand (probably on his mother in law's farm) and he was living with his wife and their two children at Bushnell.

Adelida died at Stanton, Montcalm County on 19th June 1936 aged 84 years.

1.4.4.3.11.1  ~~  William H. James

William was born in Michigan on 29th August 1873. The 1880 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell. William died at Stanton, Montcalm County on 16th March 1936 aged 62 years.

1.4.4.3.11.2  ~~  Rosilda James

Rosilda was born in Michigan in December 1879. The 1880 census records that the 9 month old infant was living with her family at Bushnell.

1.4.4.3.11.3  ~~  Inez James

Inez was born in Michigan on 7th April 1882.

1.4.4.3.11.4  ~~  Fay E. James

Fay was born in Michigan on 10th September 1885.

1.4.4.3.11.5  ~~  Ralph M. James

Ralph was born in Michigan on 5th October 1886.

1.4.4.3.12  ~~  Alzena Alchin

Alzena (sometimes recorded as Alzora) was born in Michigan in August 1854. The 1860 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bushnell. The 1870 census records that Alzena was still living with her parents at Bushnell. Alzena married Cornelius Hill at Montcalm County on 9th August 1870; he was born in Ohio in May 1843.

Cornelius and Alzena had at least seven children – Charles (1872), Frederick (1874), Harvey (1879), James, Helen, Eugene (1888) and Cora (1890). The 1880 census records that Cornelius was a farmer and he and his wife and their three children were living amidst numerous relatives at Bushnell.

The 1900 census records that Cornelius was a day labourer and he and his wife and their two youngest children were living at Evergreen, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.12.1  ~~  Charles Hill

James was born in Michigan in 1872. The 1880 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.12.2  ~~  Frederick Hill

Frederick was born in Michigan in 1874. The 1880 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell, Montcalm County. Frederick married Minnie M.; she was born in 1876. Minnie died in 1942 aged 66 years. Frederick died in 1944 aged 70 years. They are both buried in Evergreen cemetery, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.12.3  ~~  Harvey Hill

Harvey was born in Michigan in 1879. The 1880 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Bushnell, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.12.4  ~~  James Hill

James was born in Michigan, probably in the early 1880s. However he may have been born in the late 1870's but died before 1880.

1.4.4.3.12.5  ~~  Helen Hill

Helen was born in Michigan, probably in the early 1880s. However she may have been born in the late 1870's but died before 1880.

1.4.4.3.12.6  ~~  Eugene Hill

Eugene was born in Michigan in August 1888. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Evergreen, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.12.7  ~~  Cora Hill

Cora (or Carrie) was born in Michigan in January 1890. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Evergreen, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.13  ~~  Ambrose Alchin

Ambrose was born at Bushnell, Montcalm County in November 1865. The 1870 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bushnell. The 1880 census records that Ambrose was living with his widowed mother at Bushnell. At the age of 15 he would have been working on one of the family farms.

Ambrose married Leaffa Huver in 1885; she was born in Ohio in June 1861. Ambrose and Leaffa had at least three children – Clyde (1885), Maud (1888) and Blanche (1902). The 1900 census records that Ambrose was a farmer and he and his wife and their two eldest children were living at Otisco in Ionia County (directly below Montcalm County).

The 1910 census records that Ambrose was a farm labourer and he and his wife and their two daughters were living at Eureka, Montcalm County. The 1920 census records that Ambrose was a farmer and he and his wife and their youngest daughter were still living at Eureka.

The 1930 census records that Ambrose was still farming and he and his wife were living alone at Eureka.

1.4.4.3.13.1  ~~  Clyde H. Alchin

Clyde was born in Michigan on 12th September 1885. The 1900 census records that Clyde was a farm labourer (probably on the family farm) and he was living with his parents at Otisco. Clyde married Hattie Lyne Andrews; she was born in Michigan in 1883. Clyde and Hattie had at least one child – Clare (1909).

The 1910 census records that Clyde was a farmer and he and his wife and their baby son were living at Grattan, Kent County in Michigan. The 1920 census records that Clyde was a farmer and he and his wife and their son were still living at Grattan. It seems that Hattie either died or divorced her husband in the 1920's.

The 1930 census records that was a farm and he and his wife (now recorded as Chloea B. Alchin who was born in Michigan in 1886) were living in their house (valued at $4,800) at Gratton. Clyde died at Belding, Ionia County, Michigan in April 1968 aged 82 years.

1.4.4.3.13.1.1  ~~  Claire E. Alchin

Claire was born in Michigan on 12th February 1909. The 1910 census records that the infant was living with his family at Grattan, Kent County. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Grattan. Claire married Maria E.; she was born in Michigan in 1908. Claire and Maria had at least one child – Edwin (1929).

The 1930 census records that Claire was a bank clerk and he and his wife and their infant son were living in their own home (valued at $4,000) at Wyoming, Kent County. Claire died in Michigan in August 1970 aged 61 years.

1.4.4.3.13.1.1.1  ~~  Edwin H. Alchin

Edwin was born in Michigan in 1929. The 1930 census records that the infant was living with his family at Wyoming, Kent County.

1.4.4.3.13.2   ~~  Maud Alchin

Maud was born in Michigan in January 1888. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Otisco. The 1910 census records that Maud was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Eureka, Montcalm County.

1.4.4.3.13.3  ~~  Blanche Alchin

Blanche was born in Michigan in 1902. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Eureka, Montcalm County. The 1920 census records that Blanche was still living with her parents at Eureka.

1.4.4.4  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 15th May 1796. William probably married twice. Firstly he married Mary and they had at least two children who were baptised at Staplehurst – Sophia (1821) and Louisa (1823). Mary died at some time between 1823 and 1840.

William subsequently married Martha Grey; she was born in London in 1794. Martha had a daughter – also called Martha Grey who was born in Surrey in 1825. The 1841 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living at Staplehurst. His married daughter and her husband (Jesse and Lucy Mannering) were also living with them. Martha's daughter meanwhile was working as a servant for William's youngest brother Thomas at Sutton Road, Maidstone.

The 1851 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and her spinster daughter Martha Grey were living at Cross at Hand, Staplehurst. The 1861 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and his step daughter were still living at Cross at Hand near Staplehurst. Martha may have died later that year aged about 67 years (Maidstone 1861 December qtr Volume 2a Page 281).

The 1871 census records that William was a widowed agricultural labourer and he was living with his married daughter (Sophia Taylor) at 12 Cross at Hand Cottages, Staplehurst. William died of apoplexy at Staplehurst on 26th January 1874 aged 77 years (Maidstone 1874 March qtr Volume 2a Page 362).

1.4.4.4.1  ~~  Sophia Alchin

Sophia was born at Boughton Monchelsea and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Staplehurst on 1st April 1821. She married William Taylor at Boughton Monchelsea on 21st February 1837 when she would not yet have been 16 years old.  William was born at Marden in 1818 the son of Richard Taylor. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Vicar (Rev'd J.D. Haslewood) and the witnesses were Jesse Trowel and John Beeching.

The couple do not appear to have had any surviving children. The 1841 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living with his father at Staplehurst. The 1851 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living at Cross at Hand, Staplehurst. Boarding with them was William Wimsett a timber hewer who was born at Cranbrook in 1823.

The 1861 census records that William Taylor was an agricultural labourer. He and his wife and their niece, Mary Mannering, were living at Cross at Hand near Staplehurst. William Wimsett was still boarding with them (Note in 1841 Sophia's uncle John Alchin and his wife Honor were living with the Wimsett family at Staplehurst).

The 1871 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living at 12 Cross at Hand Cottages, Staplehurst. Also living with them was Sophia's widowed father, their 6 year old niece Ada Stevens and William Wimsett was still boarding with them.

The 1881 census records that Sophia was a widowed grocer and she was living at Cross at Hand Cottage, Staplehurst. Living with her was her grand-niece Ada Stephens and William Wimsett who must have been a relation of some sort (his married brother John Wimsett was living close by).

1.4.4.4.2  ~~  Louisa (Lucy) Alchin

Louisa, sometimes known as Lucy, was born at Boughton Monchelsea in 1823 and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Staplehurst on 13th April 1823. Louisa married Jesse Mannering on 21st February 1841 (Maidstone 1841 March qtr Volume 5 Page 295); Jesse was born at Marden on 3rd January 1820 the son of Jesse and Mary Mannering. He was baptised at the Union Street Wesleyan house, Maidstone.

The 1841 census records that Jesse was an agricultural labourer and he and his new wife were living with her parents at Staplehurst. Jesse and Lucy had at least nine children – Mary (1842), Jesse (1843), John (1844), Lucy (1849), Sophia (1851), William (1854), Henry (1855), Alfred (1857) and Lucy (1861). The family lived at Staplehurst at first before moving to Marden.

The 1851 census records that Jesse was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and three of their children were living at Marden. They appear to have left Marden after the death of two of their daughters there in 1852. Jesse was an agricultural labourer and he must have moved around a lot as his children were born in a succession of small villages in the Maidstone area.

The 1861 census records that Jesse was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and four of their children were living in a cottage at Otham. The 1871 census records that Jesse was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their four children were living at 2 Barnes Cottage, Linton.

The 1881 census records that Jesse was employed as a farm labourer and he and his wife were living with their married daughter and her family at 9 Prospect Row, Loose Road, Loose. Louisa died at Loose (?) on 15th June 1886 aged about 62 years (Maidstone 1886 June qtr Volume 2a Page 382). Jesse subsequently married Harriett Sanders in 1890 (Maidstone 1890 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1227); she was born at Boughton Monchelsea in 1838.

The 1891 census records that Jesse was a farm labourer and he and his wife and his widowed brother James were living at Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea. The 1901 census records that Jesse was an 82 year old labourer on the highways and he and his wife were living at Oak Cottage, Boughton Monchelsea. Jesse died, probably at his eldest daughter's home, on 7th May 1906 aged 86 years.

1.4.4.4.2.1  ~~  Mary Mannering

According to the census  records of 1851 to 1901 Mary was born at Marden in 1842 (Tenterden 1842 March qtr Volume 5 Page 455). However when she was baptised at All Saints' church, Staplehurst on 9th January 1842 it was recorded that her father was a labourer of Staplehurst. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Marden. The 1861 census records that Mary was a scholar which is surprising given that she was 19 years old. She was staying with her aunt and uncle (Sophia and William Tayler) at Cross at Hand.

Mary married William Stephens (Stevens) at Boughton Monchelsea (where both were then living) on 15th April 1861. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev'd Thomas G. Carter and the witnesses were John Stephens and Ann Fullargar. William was born at Boughton Monchelsea in 1839 and he was the son of George Stephens a labourer. William and Mary had at least two children  – Ada (1864) and Alice (1866).

The 1871 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their younger daughter were living at 14 Cross at Hand Cottages, Staplehurst. The 1881 census records that William was a farmer of 21 acres employing two men and two women. He and his wife and their youngest daughter were living at 14 Staplehurst Road, Boughton Monchelsea. The 1891 census records that William was a farmer and he and his wife and their eldest daughter were living at Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea.

The 1901 census records that William and Mary were still farming and they were living at Coxheath Glebe Cottage, Boughton Monchelsea. Also living with them was their 11 year old grand daughter Winifred Fenner and a 78 year old carpenter of Cranbrook – William Whinsett (in 1861 and 1881 William was living with Mary's aunt Sophia Taylor and so perhaps he was a relative of some kind).

Mary was the witness recorded on the death certificate of her father in 1906.

1.4.4.4.2.1.1  ~~  Ada Sophia Stephens

Ada was born at Staplehurst in 1864 (Maidstone 1864 September qtr Volume 2a Page 483) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Staplehurst on 24th July 1864. The 1871 census records that Ada was a school girl and she was living with her aunt and uncle (Taylors) at 12 Cross at Hand Cottages, Staplehurst.

The 1881 census records that Ada was working as a domestic servant for her aunt (Sophia Taylor) at Cross at Hand Cottage, Staplehurst. Ada was a witness at the wedding of her younger sister to David Fenner in 1889. The 1891 census records that Ada was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Heath Road, Boughton Monchelsea.

When her younger sister died in 1893, Ada married her sister's husband David Samuel Fenner eighteen months later (Maidstone 1895 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1323). David and Ada had at least one child – George (1896). The 1901 census records that David was a driver of a house van (removalist) and he and his second wife and three of his children were living at Weighhouse Cottage, Loose.

1.4.4.4.2.1.1  ~~  George David Fenner

George was born at Loose in 1896 (Maidstone 1896 December qtr Volume 2a Page 764). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Weighhouse Cottage, Loose.

1.4.4.4.2.1.2  ~~  Alice Stephens

Alice was born at Staplehurst in 1866 (Maidstone 1866 September qtr Volume 2a Page 513) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Staplehurst on 21st October 1866. The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her parents at 14 Cross at Hand Cottages, Staplehurst. The 1881 census records that she was living with her parents at 14 Staplehurst Road, Boughton Monchelsea.

Alice married David Samuel Fenner at Boughton Monchelsea on 1st January 1889 (Maidstone 1889 March qtr Volume 2a Page 833); he was born at Tillishurst, Essex in 1866 and he was the son of Henry Fenner, a gardener. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Vicar (Rev'd C.J. Meade) and the witnesses were William Stephens and Ada Sophia Stephens. At the time of his marriage David Fenner was employed as a groom at Loose.

David and Alice had at least three children – Winifred (1889), Alice (1891) and William (1893). The 1891 census records that David was a groom and farm servant. He and his wife and their two eldest children were living at Cornwallis Cottage, Loose. Alice died after the birth of her third child in 1893 aged only 27 years (Maidstone 1893 December qtr Volume 2a Page 448).

Alice's husband subsequently married her elder sister in 1895 (see above).

1.4.4.4.2.1.2.1  ~~  Winifred Ada Fenner

Winifred was born at Loose (Maidstone 1889 September qtr Volume 2a Page 709) and she was baptised at St Peter's church, Boughton Monchelsea on 29th May 1889. The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Cornwallis Cottage, Loose.

Winifred is not recorded with the rest of her family at Loose in the 1901 English census. She was staying with her garndparents at Coxheath Glebe Cottage, Boughton Monchelsea.

1.4.4.4.2.1.2.2  ~~  Alice Eliza Fenner

Alice was born at Loose in 1891 (Maidstone 1891 March qtr Volume 2a Page 746) and she was baptised at St Peter's church, Boughton Monchelsea on 25th January 1891. The 1891 census records that the 4 month old infant was living with her family at Cornwallis Cottage, Loose. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Weighhouse Cottage, Loose.

1.4.4.4.2.1.2.3  ~~  William Henry Fenner

William was born at Loose in 1893 (Maidstone 1893 December qtr Volume 2a Page 448). His mother died giving birth to him. The 1901 census records that William was living with his family at Weighhouse Cottage, Loose.

1.4.4.4.2.2  ~~  Jesse Mannering

Jesse was born at Marden in 1843 and he was baptised at Marden on 6th June 1847. The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Marden. The 1861 census records that Jesse (no occupation is given) was living with his parents at Otham. Jesse married Elizabeth Tomsett at Loose on 7th October 1865 (Maidstone 1865 December qtr Volume 2a Page 917); she was also born at Marden in 1843.

Jesse and Elizabeth had at least six children – Jesse (1866), Lucy (1867), John (1871), Caroline (1872), Elizabeth (1876) and Charles (1878). The 1871 census records that Jesse was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and two of their children were living at Church Street, Loose.

The 1881 census records that Jesse was employed as an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their six surviving children were living at Betts Cottage, Otham. Jesse is not recorded in the 1891 or 1901 English census.

1.4.4.4.2.2.1  ~~  Jesse J. Mannering

Jesse was born at Loose in 1866 (Maidstone 1866 September qtr Volume 2a Page 516). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Church Street, Loose. The 1881 census records that he was employed as an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at Betts Cottage, Otham. He is not recorded in the 1891 census. Jesse married Mary; she was born in Kent in 1865.

Jesse and Mary had at least four children – Constance (1892), Ethel (1893), Lucy (1894) and Jessie (1898). The 1901 census records that Jesse was employed as a cowman on a farm at Wye, Kent. He and his young family were living at Wye.

1.4.4.4.2.2.1.1  ~~  Constance Margaret Mannering

Constance was born at Dover in 1892 (Eastry 1892 March qtr Volume 2a Page 941). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Wye.

1.4.4.4.2.2.1.2  ~~  Ethel Elizabeth Mannering

Ethel was born  at Coldred (?) in 1893 (Dover 1893 December qtr Volume 2a Page 935). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Wye.

1.4.4.4.2.2.1.3  ~~  Lucy Mabel Mannering

Lucy was born at Littlebourne in 1894 (Maidstone 1894 December qtr Volume 2a Page 705). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Wye.

1.4.4.4.2.2.1.4  ~~  Jessie Mannering

Jessie was born at Blackbourne (?) in 1898. The 1901 census records that Jessie was living with her family at Wye.

1.4.4.4.2.2.2  ~~  Lucy Mannering

Lucy was born at Loose in 1867. The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Church Street, Loose. The 1881 census records that Lucy was a school girl and she was living with her parents at Betts Cottage, Otham.

Lucy married Richard Baker in 1887 (Maidstone 1887 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1059); he was born at Maidstone in 1866. Richard and Lucy had at least seven children – Richard (1888), Elizabeth (1890), John (1892), William (1894), Alfred (1896), Jesse (1898) and Henrietta (1900).

The 1891 census records that Richard was a farm labourer and he and his wife, their two young children and his wife's youngest brother were living at Bearsted. The 1901 census records that Richard was a woodcutter and he and his wife and their seven children were still living at Bearsted.

1.4.4.4.2.2.2.1  ~~  Richard F. Baker

Richard was born at Boxley in 1888. The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family in the village of Bearsted. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bearsted.

1.4.4.4.2.2.2.2  ~~  Elizabeth Baker

Elizabeth was born at Thurnham in 1890. The 1891 census records that the 11 month old infant was living with her family at Bearsted. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Bearsted.

1.4.4.4.2.2.2.3  ~~  John Baker

John was born at Bearsted in 1892. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bearsted.

1.4.4.4.2.2.2.4   ~~  William Baker

William was born at Bearsted in 1894. The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Bearsted.

1.4.4.4.2.2.2.5  ~~  Alfred B. Baker

Alfred was born at Bearsted in 1896. The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Bearsted.

1.4.4.4.2.2.2.6  ~~  Jesse Walter Baker

Jesse was born at Bearsted in 1898 (Maidstone 1898 September qtr Volume 2a Page 778). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Bearsted.

1.4.4.4.2.2.2.7  ~~  Henrietta Baker

Henrietta was born at Bearsted in 1900. The 1901 census records that the 6 month old infant was living with her family at Bearsted.

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