Volume 4 – The Alchins of Linton by Steve Green

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

1.4.5  ~~  Elisabeth Alchin

Elisabeth was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 16th September 1773. Elisabeth may have married John Barnfather Humphreys at Linton on 30th December 1793. The service was performed by Rev'd William Winthrop and the witnesses were Daniel Coulter and John Gilbert. John Humphreys was from Chart Sutton.

John and Elisabeth had at least four children – Jemima (1794), John (1796), Catherine (1798) and Sophia (1800). Elisabeth died aged 26 years following the birth of her last child. She was buried at Chart next Sutton on 14th February 1800. John Humphreys subsequently married Ann (no other details are known). They had at least one child who did not survive for very long – Ann ((1802).

John Humphreys was buried at Chart next Sutton on 7th November 1804.

1.4.5.1  ~~  Jemima Humphries

Jemima was baptised at St Michael's church, Chart next Sutton on 31st October 1794. Jemima died aged 2 years and she was buried at Chart next Sutton on 9th December 1796.

1.4.5.2  ~~  John Porter Humphries (Humphreys)

John was baptised at St Michael's church, Chart next Sutton on 22nd July 1796. John was a man of means, probably from land inherited from his father. John married Mary; she was born at Little Brassley in 1811. John and Mary had at least seven children – Josephine (1830), Adelaide (1832), Emily (1834), Victoria (1837), Mary (1839), Susanna (1842) and Jemima (1851). Their daughters were educated at home.

The 1851 census records that John was a landed proprietor and he and his wife and their seven daughters were living at St George's Terrace, Felixstowe in Suffolk. Mary died in the 1850's. The 1861 census records that John was a widowed landed proprietor and he and two of his daughters were living at 11 Richmond Place, Southampton.

The 1871 census records that John was a landed proprietor and he and his four unmarried daughters were living on the Isle of Wight at "Sunnyside", Binstead Road, Ryde.

1.4.5.2.1  ~~  Josephine Humphreys

Josephine was born in France in 1830. The 1851 census records that Josephine was unmarried and she was living with her parents at St George's Terrace, Felixstowe.

1.4.5.2.2  ~~  Adelaide Humphreys

Adelaide was born at Hastings in 1832. The 1851 census records that Adelaide was living with her parents at St George's Terrace, Felixstowe.

1.4.5.2.3  ~~  Emily Humphreys

Emily was born at Hastings in 1834. The 1851 census records that Emily was living with her parents at St George's Terrace, Felixstowe. The 1871 census records that Emily was a spinster and she was living with her widowed father at "Sunnyside", Binstead Road, Ryde.

1.4.5.2.4  ~~  Victoria Humphreys

Victoria was born at Hastings in 1837. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at St George's Terrace, Felixstowe.

1.4.5.2.5  ~~  Mary Humphreys

Mary was born at Haverford West in Wales in 1839. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at St George's Terrace, Felixstowe. The 1861 census records that Mary was unmarried and she was living with her widowed father at 11 Richmond Place, Southampton.

The 1871 census records that Mary was a spinster and she was living with her widowed father at "Sunnyside", Binstead Road, Ryde.

1.4.5.2.6  ~~  Susanna Humphreys

Susanna was born at Harwich in 1842. The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at St George's Terrace, Felixstowe. The 1861 census records that Susannah was unmarried and she was living with her widowed father at 11 Richmond Place, Southampton.

The 1871 census records that Susanna was a spinster and she was living with her widowed father at "Sunnyside", Binstead Road, Ryde.

1.4.5.2.7  ~~  Jemima Humphreys

Jemima was born at Felixstowe in 1851. The 1851 census records that the 3 month old infant was living with her family at St George's Terrace, Felixstowe. Jemima is not recorded with her father in the 1861 census and she may either have been away at school or more likely she was visiting relatives.

The 1871 census records that Jemima was unmarried and she was living with her widowed father at "Sunnyside", Binstead Road, Ryde.

1.4.5.3  ~~  Catherine Humphries

Catherine was born at Chart on 22nd May 1798 and she was baptised at St Michael's church, Chart next Sutton on 15th June 1798.

1.4.5.4  ~~  Sophia Humphries

Sophia was baptised at St Michaels' church, Chart next Sutton on 1st February 1800. Her mother died within a few days and Sophia did not live for more than a few months. She was buried at Chart next Sutton on 10th June 1800.

1.4.6  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 2nd July 1775. William married (possibly to Mary Wickenden at Maidstone on 25th May 1801) and had at least two children – John (c1812?) and William (1814). William died in 1814 aged about 30 years and he was buried at Staplehurst on 10th February 1814.

1.4.6.1  ~~  John Alchin

John was probably born at Staplehurst before 1814 but further research is required. We only know of him from his grandfather's will dated 1826:

"…. I give and bequeath unto my aforesaid Executors the sum of one hundred pounds of lawful money of England upon trust as before stated for John Alchin son of my son William Alchin to be paid him by my Executors when he attains the age of twenty one years if he should not attain the age of twenty one years the said one hundred pounds to be equally divided between my surviving children ….."

John may have married Hannah (Honor) Catt; she was born at Sutton Vallence in 1816. They probably had a daughter Mary. The 1881 census records that John was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living at 49 Church Street, Boughton Monchelsea (John may have been married previously as John Alchin, a labourer of Boughton, and his wife Sarah baptised two children - William and Mary - at Boughton Monchelsea in 1847).

John probably died in 1883 aged 68 years (Maidstone 1883 December qtr Volume 2a Page 385).

1.4.6.1.1  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was born in about 1840 – she may have been baptised at Boughton Monchelsea on 11th July 1847. She married William Meppam at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 29th September 1863. The witnesses were William Alchin and Martha Hope. William Meppam was a 25 year old labourer of Linton and he was the son of Edward Meppam.

1.4.6.2  ~~  William Alchin

William was probably born at Staplehurst in February 1814 which was probably around about the time of his father's death. William Alchin junior died aged 11 weeks and he was buried at Staplehurst on 1st May 1814.

1.4.7  ~~  Sarah Alchin

Sarah was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 10th February 1777. She died on 27th April 1777 and she was buried at Linton on 1st May 1777.

1.4.8  ~~  Charles Alchin

Charles was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 5th April 1778. Charles married Mary Springett by licence at Linton on 19th May 1800. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd John Ashburner and the witnesses were John and Mary Springett. Charles and Mary had at least two children  – William (1800) who was baptised on the same day that his parents were married and John (1803). They probably also had another two children – Charles (1801) and Henry (1806).

Mary died at an unlnown date. Charles subsequently married Tryphena Dartnall by licence at Hawkhurst on 13th November 1814; she was baptized at East Peckham on 30th April 1792 and she was the daughter of Henry Dartnall and Elizabeth Pattenden. Charles and Tryphena had at least six children – Richard (1815), Tryphena (1816), Betsy (1818), John (1821), Mary (1823) and James (1825). The parish registers for these baptisms record that Charles was a farmer of Linton.

Charles was the Executor and major beneficiary of his father's estate when it was proved in 1833. Charles inherited all of his father's properties at Linton and Boughton Monchelsea. The 1841 census records that Charles was of independent means (usually this meant a landowner) and he and his wife and their two daughters were living at Elm House, Lee Road, Lee near London. Tryphena died in 1850 aged 58 years (Hendon 1850 September qtr Volume 3 Page 149).

The 1851 census records that Charles was an annuitant and he and his daughter and a servant were living at Edgeware, Middlesex. Charles died at Edgeware on 2nd January 1852 aged 73 years (Hendon 1852 March qtr Volume 3a Page 14). His will which was dated 20th April 1841 was proved on 29th March 1852 and it is reproduced below:

"This is the last will of me Charles Alchin of Lee in the County of Kent Gentleman I direct that all my just debts and funeral expenses and the costs and charges of proving this my will and ………. thereto shall be fully paid and satisfied as soon as conveniently may be after my decease I give and bequeath unto my wife Tryphena Alchin the use of my household goods and furniture plate linen china glass wines liquors stores and provisions and other my household chattels and effects during the term of her natural life and at her decease I give and bequeath the same household goods and furniture plate linen china glass and other household chattels and effects and also such of my said wines liquors stores and provisions as shall not have been used and consumed unto and equally between my two daughters Betsy Ellen Alchin and Mary Ann Alchin to and for their own respective absolute use and benefit And as to all those my several freehold messuages or tenements lands hereditaments and premises in the several parishes of Maidstone Farleigh Boughton Monchelsea and Linton all in the said county of Kent and as to all my stock monies in the public funds monies out at interest or security and owing to me And all and every other the rest residue and remainder of my real and personal estate property and effects whatsoever and wheresoever and of what nature or kind soever the same may be or consist or that I shall or may be possessed of interested in or entitled to whether in possession reversion remainder or ……………or in any other manner howsoever  at the time of my decease I give devise and bequeath the same respectively and every part thereof with the appurtenances unto my two sons Richard Thomas Alchin and John Alchin and Alexander Randall of Maidstone aforesaid Banker their heirs executors administrators and assigns according to the nature and terms thereof respectively upon the trusts nevertheless hereinafter by me declared concerning the same that is to say upon trust that they or the survivors or survivor of them or their heirs executors administrators or assigns of the survivor of them or the trustees or trustee for the time being in the execution of the trusts of this my will do and shall with all convenient speed after my decease call in and obtain payment of all sums of money due or owing to me from any person or persons whomsoever and also do and shall with the like convenient speed make sale and absolutely dispose of all and every my said freehold messuages or tenements lands hereditaments and premises and such other parts of the residue of my real and personal estate or shall be in their nature saleable and either together or in parts and at one time or several times and either by public auction or private contract or partly by public auction and partly by private contract and subject to such conditions as to title and other matters connected therewith and otherwise in such way and manner as my said trustees shall deem expedient but nevertheless for the best price or prices in money that can be reasonably obtained for the same And do and shall convert or otherwise assure the hereditaments and premises which shall be so sold to the purchaser or respective purchasers thereof or as he she or they respectively may direct And do and shall receive the purchase money or respective purchase monies and forthwith thereafter from time to time lay out and invest the same and also all other sums of money which shall be received under the trusts aforesaid in their or his names or name in the public stocks or funds of Great Britain or in or upon real security or securities of interest in England (with liberty for and I hereby empower my trustees or trustee from time to time to vary and alter the stocks funds or securities or any of them in or upon which any such purchase or other monies shall for the time being be invested and also any stock monies which shall or may be standing in my name or belonging to me at the time of my decease so nevertheless that such securities shall be always either some or one of the public stocks or funds of Great Britain or real security or securities in England And upon further trust that the trustees or trustee for the time being acting in the execution of the trusts of this my will do and shall pay to her my said wife or otherwise permit her to receive and take the interest dividends and income arising from all monies which shall be laid out or invested under the trusts aforesaid and also of all other my stock monies as aforesaid and likewise all rents issues and profits which in the meantime and until the sale of my said real and personal estate shall arise therefrom until my two youngest children namely the said Mary Ann Alchin and my son James Fone Alchin shall both attain the age of twenty one years or sooner depart this life (whichever shall first happen) and in order and to the ……… that my said wife may be enabled therewith to maintain and support herself and such of my said two youngest children as for the time being shall be under the said age of twenty one years and when and so soon as both of my said two youngest children shall attain the said age of twenty one years or sooner depart this life (whichever shall first happen) then as to or concerning one equal undivided sixth part or share (the whole into six equal parts or shares to be divided or considered as divided) of and in all my said stocks monies and all other monies which shall arise under the trusts aforesaid or any of them and all stocks funds and securities in or upon which the same or any part thereof shall or may be interested upon trust that the trustees or trustee for the time being of this my will so and shall pay the interest dividends and income of the same equal sixth part or share unto my son Henry Alchin (the child of my former marriage) by equal monthly payments on the first day of every month for the term of his natural life And when and after his decease then upon trust that the trustees or trustee for the time being of this my will do and shall stand and be possessed of the same last mentioned one equal part sixth part or share of my …… stock monies and all other monies which shall arise or be ……… as aforesaid and all stocks and securities as aforesaid upon trust for the child if only one and if more than one then for all and every the children of my said son Henry Alchin lawfully begotten or to be begotten who shall be living at the time of his decease and to be equally divided between such children if more than one share and share alike as tenants in common and not as joint tenants and to be a vested interest or vested interests in such child or children respectively immediately upon the decease of my said son Henry Alchin but not to be paid assigned or transferred until he she or they respectively shall have attained the age of twenty one years And as to the other or remaining five equal undivided sixth parts or shares of my said stocks moneys and all other monies which shall arise under the trusts aforesaid or any of them and all stocks funds and securities in or upon which the same or any part thereof shall or may be invested as aforesaid upon both of my said youngest children attaining the said age of twenty one years or sooner departing this life (whichever event shall first happen as aforesaid) Upon trust that the trustees or trustee for the time being of this my will do and shall pay to her my said wife or otherwise ……….. the interest dividends and increase thereof thenceforth during the remainder of her natural life And upon and after the decease of her my said wife then and thereupon I give and bequeath the same last mentioned five equal undivided sixth parts or shares of my said stocks monies and all other monies which shall arise as aforesaid and all stocks funds and securities as aforesaid unto my before named five children Richard Thomas Alchin Betsy Ellen Alchin John Alchin Mary Ann Alchin and James Fone Alchin equally to be divided between them share and share alike as tenants in common and not as joint tenants and to be paid assigned and transferred to or retained by them respectively accordingly provided always and I do hereby declare and direct that during the minority of any or either of my said children or grandchildren who shall be entitled to any share or respective shares in possession under the trusts aforesaid it shall be lawful for the trustees or trustee for the time being of this my will to pay and apply the interest dividend and income arising from such share or shares respectively for or towards the maintenance and support or otherwise for the benefit of the minor or minors to whom the same share or shares respectively shall belong and in such manner in all respects as my said trustees or trustee shall in their or his sole and entire discretion think proper And my will further is and I do hereby expressly declare that the receipt or receipts of the trustees or trustee for the time being acting in the execution of the trusts aforesaid shall be a good and sufficient discharge or discharges to any every purchaser or other person paying to them or him any purchase or other monies under or by virtue of the trusts herein contained or any of them And that no such purchaser or other person shall be liable or obliged to see to the application of his or her purchase or other money or be answerable or accountable for any loss misapplication or nonapplication thereof or of any part thereof And I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my two sons Richard Thomas Alchin and John Alchin and the said Alexander Randall to be Executors and Trustees of this my will And I do hereby expressly declare that neither of them my said executors and trustees or their respective heirs executors or administrators shall be charged with or answerable or accountable for any more of the trust monies estate and premises than they respectively shall actually receive by virtue of this my will (the ….ing in any receipt or receipts merely for the sake of conformity notwithstanding) Nor shall any or either of them be answerable or accountable for the other or others of them or for the acts deeds receipts disbursements or defaults of the other or others of them but that each of them shall be answerable and accountable for his own respective acts deeds receipts disbursements and defaults only and also that neither of them shall be answerable or accountable for the insufficiency or deficiency of any security or securities whatever the said trust monies or any part thereof now are or may be invested nor of any broker agent or other person or persons with whom or in whose hands the said monies or any part thereof shall or may be deposited or lodged for safe custody or otherwise in any manner in the execution of the trusts aforesaid or any of them Nor for any other loss or misfortune which may happen to the said trust estate monies and premises or any part thereof unless the same shall happen through his or their respective own wilful neglect or default And moreover that it shall be lawful for my said executors and trustees and each of them their and each of their heirs executors and administrators with and out of the trust monies and estate aforesaid to deduct and retain to and reimburse himself and themselves respectively and also to pay or allow to his or their co-trustees or co-trustee respectively all such losses costs charges damages fees to counsel for advice and other expenses as they or either of them shall or may been pay suffer sustain incur or be put unto in the management carrying on and execution of the trusts hereby in them reposed or in about or incident to any matter or thing in any wise relating thereto And lastly  do hereby revoke and make void all former and other wills codicils and testamentary dispositions by me heretofore made In witness whereof I the said Charles Alchin the Testator have to this my last will contained in five sheets of paper set my hand that is to say at the bottom of each of the first four sheets hereof and also at the end of this the fifth and last sheet hereof this twentieth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one Chas Alchin Signed by the said Charles Alchin the Testator as and for his last will in the presence of us present at the same time who in his presence at his request and in the presence of each other have hereunto set our names as witnesses hereto Thos ParkerJr John Lewisham Francis Barber his clerk

Proved at London the 29th March 1852 before the worshipful Alfred ……….. Doctor of Laws and Surrogate by the oaths of Richard Thomas Alchin and John Alchin the sons two of the executors to whom Admon was granted having been first sworn duly to administer. Alexander Randall the other executor and one of the residuary legatees in trust named in the said will having first ………… the probate and execution thereof and also the letters of Admon with the said will annexed of the goods of the said deceased (as by ….. of Court appears)"

1.4.8.1  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 19th May 1800 – the same day that his parents were married. William married Jane Callow at Hadlow by licence on 27th June 1825; she was born at Hadlow in 1800. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd R. Henderson and the witnesses were John Evenden, W.H. and Elizabeth Barton and Mary Ann Waite.

William and Jane had at least four children – Mary (1826), Charles (1828), William (1831) and Jane (1834). The parish register records that William was a farmer of Linton. The 1841 census records that William was a farmer of Linton Court, Linton – perhaps this property had been settled on him by his father. His father's will which was written at about the same time leaves no legacy to William whatsoever.

The 1841 census also records that William and Jane had no children living with them at the time – their two sons were away at school  and perhaps the enumerator just neglected to include the girls. The 1851 census records that William farmed 350 acres employing 40 labourers. He and his wife and two of their children were living on their estate at Linton at the time. Jane's aunt Mary Mercy Allen was also living with them.

Jane may have died in 1858 aged 60 year (Maidstone 1858 September qtr Volume 2a Page 275). The 1861 census records that William was farming 800 acres at Court Lodge Farm, Linton. Living with him in the house were two servants. William probably died in 1866 aged 66 years (Maidstone 1866 December qtr Volume 2a Page 313).

1.4.8.1.1  ~~  Mary Frances Alchin

Mary was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 25th November 1826. She married John Farley at Linton on 1st July 1850 (Maidstone 1850 September qtr Volume 5 Page 365). The witnesses were Thomas Farley and John Barlow. John Farley was a 25 year old auctioneer of Croydon, the son of John Farley, gentleman. John and Mary had no surviving children.

The 1851 censu records that John was an auctioneer and surveyor and he and his wife were living at 37 High Street, Croydon, The 1861 census records that John was a landed proprietor and he and his wife were living at 45 Thornton Heath, Croydon.

The 1871 census records that John was a landowner and he and Mary were living at 'Brigstock' House, Croydon. The 1881 census records that John had income from land, houses and dividends and he and Mary were living at 13 Frant Road, Frant.

1.4.8.1.2  ~~  Charles Alchin

Charles was born at Linton in 1828 and he and his younger brother William were baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 25th January 1831. The 1841 census records that he was a pupil at West Pavilion, Mereworth.

The 1851 census records that Charles was visiting his future wife and her family at High Street, Marlborough in Wiltshire. Charles married Emma Stone in London in 1854 (St George Hanover Square 1854 March qtr Volume 1a Page 330); she was born at Marlborough in 1830 and she was the daughter of Edward D. Stone a chemist who was born at Aylesford in 1801.

Charles and Emma had at least one child – Jane (1854). The parish registers record that Charles was a farmer of Loose. The 1861 census records that Charles was a 'fund holder' and he and his wife and their daughter were living at Endless Road, Salisbury. The 1871 census records that Charles was 'living on interest of money' and he and his wife and their daughter were living at 24 Endless Street, Salisbury.

Emma probably died in 1880 aged 51 years (Richmond Sy 1880 December qtr Volume 2a Page 203). The 1881 census records that Charles was widowed and living on the dividends of his investments. He and his two servants were living at London Road, Britford in Wiltshire. The 1901 census record that Charles was "living on his own means" at Milford, Wiltshire. He may have died later that year.

1.4.8.1.2.1  ~~  Jane Emma Alchin

Jane (Emma) was born at Loose and she was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 13th August 1854.  Her birth was registered under the name of Emma Jane Martyn Alchin (Maidstone 1854 September qtr Volume 2a Page 358). The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Endless Road, Maidstone.

The 1871 census records that Jane was still living with her parents at Salisbury. The 1881 census records that Jane was unmarried and she was living with her uncle (William Robert Alchin) and aunt at Worplesden in Surrey.

The 1891 census records that Jane was visiting William and Mary Clarke at Richmond Villa, Clevedon in Somerset. Jane never married. She died in 1942 aged 85 years (Hastings 1942 December qtr Volume 2b Page 21).

1.4.8.1.3  ~~  William Robert Alchin

William was born at Linton in 1831 and he and his brother Charles were baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 25th January 1831. The 1841 census records that the boy (named as Robert Alchin) was a pupil at West Pavilion, Mereworth.

The 1851 census records that William was living with his parents on their estate at Linton. William married Mary Ann Prior in 1852 (Farnbro 1852 September qtr Volume 2a Page 113); she was born at Blackwater, Hampshire in 1831. The 1861 census records that William was a merchant and farmer and he and his wife and her sister were living at Marlyns House, Worplesden.

The 1871 census records that William was a retired merchant and he and his wife (and several servants) were living at Marlyns House, London Road, Worplesden. The 1881 census records that William was a retired merchant and he and his wife were still living at Worplesden in Surrey. Also living with them was their 26 year old niece Jane Emma Alchin.

The 1891 census records that William was living on his own means and he and his wife were living at 37 Church Street, Hastings. William died in 1906 aged 76 years (Ticehurst 1906 March qtr Volume 2b Page 83).

1.4.8.1.4  ~~  Jane Emily Allen Alchin

Jane was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 8th February 1834. The 1851 census records that Jane was living with her parents on their estate at Linton. Jane married Thomas Bridgland in 1854 (St Pancras 1854 June qtr Volume 1b Page 167); he was born at Hollingbourn in 1825.

Thomas and Jane had at least six children – Mary (1856), Emily (1861), Victoria (1862), Loftus (1867), Roderick (1869) and Dysney (1871). The 1861 census records that Thomas was farming 253 acres and he and his wife and their daughter were living at Aldington House, Thurnham. Afterwards however the family's fortunes seemed to inexorably diminish – perhaps as a result of the death of Jane's father in 1866 which coincided with the family's move from Thurnham to Bearsted.

The 1871 census records that Thomas was farming 110 acres and he and his wife and their six children were living at Rose Acre Street, Bearsted. Jane died in 1877 aged 44 years (Maidstone 1877 September qtr Volume 2a Page 325). The 1881 census records that Thomas was a widowed road surveyor and he was lodging with Edward and Sarah Milsted at High Street, Tonbridge.

1.4.8.1.4.1  ~~  Mary Ann Alchin Bridgland

Mary was born at Linton in 1856 (Maidstone 1856 June qtr Volume 2a Page **). The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Aldington House, Thurnham. The 1871 census records that Mary was living with her parents at Rose Acre Street, Bearsted.

1.4.8.1.4.2  ~~  Emily Alice Maria Bridgland

Emily was born at Thurnham in 1861 (Hollingbourn 1861 June qtr Volume 2a Page 492). The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Rose Acre Street, Bearsted.

1.4.8.1.4.3  ~~  Victoria Grace Bridgland

Victoria was born at Thurnham in 1862 (Hollingbourn 1862 September qtr Volume 2a Page 477). The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Rose Acre Street, Bearsted. The 1881 census records that Victoria was a student at Devonshire House, Reading.

The 1891 census records that Victoria was a ladies companion to Julia Chester who was living at 16 Christchurch Street, Frome in Somerset. The 1901 census records that Victoria was still a spinster. She was living on her own means and she was boarding with Clara Wettam at 8 Lennox Street, Weymouth in Devon.

1.4.8.1.4.4  ~~  Loftus Frederick Bridgland

Loftus was born at Bearsted in 1867 (Maidstone 1867 December qtr Volume 2a Page 550). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Rose Acre Street, Bearsted. The 1881 census records that Loftus and his brother and cousin were at a boarding school at Hollingbourn.

The 1891 census records that Loftus was an unmarried architect and he was boarding with James and Eliza Evans at 126 Windmill Street, Gravesend. Loftus married Annie Sophia Boorman in 1892 (Gravesend 1892 December qtr Volume 2a Page 905); she was born at Gravesend in 1871. Loftus and Annie had at least three children – Nevil (1894), Cecil (1896) and Grace (1899).

The 1901 census records that Loftus was an auctioneer and surveyor and he and his wife and their three children were living at Lynton Lodge, Gravesend.

1.4.8.1.4.4.1  ~~  Nevil Linton Bridgland

Nevil was born at Gravesend in 1894 (Gravesend 1894 September qtr Volume 2a Page 511). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Lynton Lodge, Gravesend.

1.4.8.1.4.4.2  ~~  Cecil Alchin Bridgland

Cecil was born at Gravesend in 1896 (Gravesend 1896 June qtr Volume 2a Page 545). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Lynton Lodge, Gravesend.

1.4.8.1.4.4.3  ~~  Grace Beatrice Bridgland

Grace was born at Gravesend in 1899 (Gravesend 1899 September qtr Volume 2a Page 598). The 1901 census records that the toddler was living with her family at Lynton Lodge, Gravesend.

1.4.8.1.4.5  ~~  Roderick Ernest Bridgland

Roderick was born at Bearsted in 1869 (Maidstone 1869 March qtr Volume 2a Page 623). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Rose Acre Street, Bearsted. The 1881 census records that Roderick and his brother and cousin were at a boarding school at Hollingbourn.

1.4.8.1.4.6  ~~  Dysney Roy Marcus Bridgland

Dysney was born at Bearsted in January 1871 (Maidstone 1871 March qtr Volume 2a Page 620). The 1871 census records that the 2 month old infant was living with his family at Rose Acre Street, Bearsted. Dysney died in 1875 aged less than 5 years (Maidstone 1875 September qtr Volume 2a Page 346).

1.4.8.2  ~~  Charles Alchin

Charles was probably born at Linton in about 1801. The only record we have is the burial at Linton of Charles Alchin who died at Poole, Dorsetshire aged 27 years on 28th November 1828.

1.4.8.3  ~~  John Springett Alchin

John was born at Linton in December 1803 although there is no surviving record of his baptism. John died aged 14 weeks and he was buried at Linton on 28th March 1804.

1.4.8.4  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was born at Langley, Kent in about 1806 although there is no surviving record of his baptism. He is however mentioned in his father's will dated 1841 when he is described as a son by a former marriage – he was left one sixth of his father's estate. Henry married Mary; she was born at Maidstone in about 1807.

Henry and Mary had at least five children – Mary (1838), Charles (1840), Albert (1844), Alfred (1845) and Linton (1850). When his eldest child was baptised Henry was a grocer of Linton. The 1841 census records that Henry was a grocer of Coxheath near Loose. Henry moved his family to Linton in the early 1840's. The registers of St Nicholas' church, Linton record that Henry was firstly a grocer and later the postmaster of Linton.

The 1851 census records that Henry was a grocer and Post Officer. He and his wife and their three surviving sons were living at Linton. Henry died at Linton on 15th November 1858 at the age of 52 years (Maidstone 1858 December qtr Volume 2a Page 288) and he was buried at Linton on 22nd November 1858.

The 1861 census records that Mary was widowed and she and three of her children were living at Linton Street, Linton. Mary may have died in 1870 aged 63 years (Maidstone 1870 September qtr Volume 2a Page 353).

1.4.8.4.1  ~~  Mary Tryphena Charlotte Alchin

Mary was born at Linton in 1838 (Maidstone 1838 June qtr Volume 5 Page 279) and she was baptised at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 27th June 1838. The 1841 census records that she was living with her family at Coxheath near Loose. At the time of the 1851 census Mary was away from home and she may have entered service. ?

Mary was mentioned in her father's will when he died in November 1858. The 1861 census records that Mary was a grocer's assistant. She was unmarried and she was living with her widowed mother at Linton Street, Linton.

1.4.8.4.2  ~~  Charles James Alchin

Charles was born at Loose in 1840 (Maidstone 1840 June qtr Volume 5 Page 276) but he was not baptised until he was 4 years old. The 1841 census records that he was living with his family in their grocer shop at Coxheath near Loose. Charles was baptised at St Nicholas' church, Linton on 13th October 1844 a year or more after his younger brother Albert who died young.

The 1851 census records that Charles was a school boy and he was living with his parents at Linton. The 1861 census records that he was a grocer. Charles was unmarried and he was living with his widowed mother at Linton Street, Linton. Charles married Martha Elizabeth Goad at Linton on 5th January 1869 (Maidstone 1869 March qtr Volume 2a Page 669); she was born at Wrotham in 1842, the daughter of John Goad who was a publican. The witnesses to their wedding were John Goad junior and Ann Golding.

Charles and Martha had at least one child – Henry (1869). The 1871 census records that Charles was a grocer and he and his wife and their son were living next to the Bull Inn at Linton. Also living with the couple were Charles two younger brothers. The 1873 land ownership survey records that Charles owned 9 ½ acres of freehold land (he probably leased a great deal more) with a gross estimated annual rental of 21 pounds and 18 shillings.

The 1881 census records that Charles was a retired grocer and he and his wife were living at Loose. Their eldest son was at that time at boarding school. Charles died in 1882 aged 42 years (Maidstone 1882 June qtr Volume 2a Page 368). Martha died in 1889 aged 47 years (Maidstone 1889 September qtr Volume 2a Page 367).

1.4.8.4.2.1  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was born at Linton in 1869 (Maidstone 1869 December qtr Volume 2a Page 567). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family next to the Bull Inn, Linton. The 1881 census records that he was at boarding school at Hollingbourn with his cousins Loftus and Roderick Bridgland.

The 1901 census records that Henry was an unmarried commercial traveler and he was boarding at 33 Croydon Road, Penge.

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