Volume 5 – Kent and Beyond by Steve Green

Part 6 – Other Alchin Families of Interest

6b. The Alchins of Wilmington and Dartford

There seem to have been two lots of John and Ann Alchins baptising children in the Dartford area in the period 1760 to 1780. John is the first Alchin at Dartford from whom modern descendants can probably be traced. There is no surviving record of his baptism but either he or the other John Alchin was probably the son of Thomas Alchin and Sarah Brown who married at Dartford on 13th November 1703. John and Ann Alchin senior baptised at least three children at Dartford – John (1744), Ann (1745) and Elizabeth (1749).

1  ~~  John Alchin

He may have been the son of John and Ann Alchin of Dartford and if so he was baptised at Dartford on 1st July 1744. However there was a John Alchin who was baptising children at Wilmington in the 1750’s and it seems more likely that this was his father. Did he marry twice and in each case to a woman named Ann? Whichever John he is, he married Ann and they had at least six children who were all baptised at Wilmington – George (1776), William (1778), Mary (1781), Elizabeth (1782), Thomas (1784) and James (1787).

Nothing more is known of John. John died prior to 1829. Ann died on 12th October 1835 aged 92 years. She was buried with her youngest son at Wilmington on 18th October 1835:

“Mr James Allchin died 15 December 1829 aged 42. Also Mary Allchin his wife died 17th December 1830 aged 28 years. Also Ann Allchin mother of the above James Allchin died 12th October 1835 aged 92”

1.1.  ~~  George Alchin

George was baptised at Wilmington on 12th July 1776.

1.2.  ~~  William Alchin

William was baptised at Wilmington on 12th July 1778. He married Martha; she was born outside of Kent in about 1770. William and Martha had at least four children – Sophia (1805), William (1806), James (1808) and Thomas (1815). William was named the Executor of his youngest brother’s will in 1829 but when it came time to prove the will he renounced the executorship of the will (see below).

The 1841 census records that William was a Publican of the “Two Brewers” inn at Lowfield Street, Dartford. Living in the inn with him were his wife, his twos sons and his daughter and her two children. Martha died at Dartford on 18th October 1843 (Dartford 1843 December qtr Volume 5 Page 68) aged 75 years (although the 1841 census gives her age as about 65 years).

The 1851 census records that William was a licensed victualler of “The Two Brewers”, Lowfield Street, Wilmington. Also living with him was his unmarried son, his widowed daughter in law, his grandson Edmund Ward and his son Thomas and his family.

The 1861 census records that William was a retired inn keeper and he was living with his son and granddaughter at Lowfield, Dartford. William died at Dartford on 26th June 1867 aged 89 years (Dartford 1867 June qtr Volume 2a Page 193). William and Martha are buried with their daughter and their youngest son at Wilmington.

1.2.1  ~~  Sophia Alchin

Sophia was born at Wilmington on 24th July 1805. She married a man named Ward. They had at least two children – Mary (1824) and Edmund (1825). The 1841 census records that Sophia and her two children were living with her parents at the “Two Brewers” inn at Lowfield Street, Dartford.

Sophia died on 23rd November 1850 aged 45 years. She was buried with her parents and younger brother at Wilmington.

1.2.1.1  ~~  Mary Ann Ward

Mary was born at Southwark in 1824. The 1841 census records that Mary was living with her mother and grandparents at their inn on Lowfield Street, Dartford. Sophia never married. The 1861 census records that the spinster was living with her widowed grand father at Lowfield, Dartford. The 1871 and 1881 census both records that Mary was living with her bachelor uncle at 54 Lowfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.1.2  ~~  Edmund Ward

Edmund was born at Dartford in about 1825. The 1841 census records that Edmund was an apprentice publican and he was living with his mother and grandparents at their inn “The Two Brewers” on Lowfield Street, Dartford. The 1851 census records that Edmund was an unmarried carpenter and he was living with his grandfather at “The Two Brewers’, Lowfield Street, Wilmington.

Edmund married Mary; she was born at Dartford in 1831. Edmund and Mary had at least eight children – Sophia (1852), Dora (1855), Harry (1857), Charles (1860), Kate (1863), Arthur (1865), Emily (1868) and William (1870).

The 1861 census records that Edmund was a carpenter and he and his wife were living at Lowfield, Dartford – possibly in the same house as his grandfather. The 1871 census records that Edmund was still a carpenter and he and his wife and their seven children were living at 56 Longfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.1.2.1  ~~  Sophia Ward

Sophia was born at Dartford in 1852. The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Lowfield, Dartford.

1.2.1.2.2  ~~  Dora Ward

Dora was born at Dartford in 1855. The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Lowfield, Dartford. The 1871 census records that Dora was living with her family at 56 Longfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.1.2.3  ~~  Harry Ward

Harry was born at Dartford in 1857. The 1861 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Lowfield, Dartford. The 1871 census records that Harry was a school boy and he was living with his family at 56 Longfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.1.2.4  ~~  Charles Ward

Charles was born at Dartford in 1860. The 1861 census records that the 8 month old infant was living with his family at Lowfield, Dartford. The 1871 census records that Charles was a school boy and he was living with his family at 56 Longfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.1.2.5  ~~  Kate Ward

Kate was born at Dartford in 1863. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 56 Longfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.1.2.6  ~~  Arthur Ward

Arthur was born at Dartford in 1865. The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 56 Longfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.1.2.7  ~~  Emily Ward

Emily was born at Dartford in 1868. The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 56 Longfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.1.2.8  ~~  William Ward

William was born at Dartford in 1870. The 1871 census records that the toddler was living with his family at 56 Longfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.2  ~~  William George Alchin

William was baptised at Wilmington on 10th December 1806. He never married. The 1841 census records that he was living with his parents and helping them to run their inn “The Two Brewers” at Lowfield Street, Dartford. The 1851 census records that William was an unmarried carver and he was living with his widowed father at ‘The Two Brewers’, Lowfield Street, Wilmington.

The 1861 census records that William was a retired inn keeper and he was living with his widowed father and his niece at Lowfield, Dartford. The 1871 census records that he was a house proprietor. He was living with his unmarried niece at 54 Lowfield Street, Dartford.

The 1881 census records that William was “of independent means” which usually meant that he was living off property or other investments. He was still living with his unmarried niece at 54 Lowfield Street, Dartford. The 1891 census records that William was ‘living off his own means.’ He and two boarders were still living at the same address at Dartford.

William died in 1895 aged 88 years (Dartford 1895 March qtr Volume 2a Page 399).

1.2.3  ~~  James Alchin

James was baptised at Wilmington on 4th September 1808. James may have married Dinah; she was born at Liverpool in 1810. The 1851 census records that Dinah was widowed and she was living with her father in law at ‘The Two Brewers’, Lowfield Street, Wilmington.

1.2.4  ~~  Thomas Alchin

Thomas was born at Dartford in about 1815. The 1841 census records that Thomas was unmarried and no occupation was recorded for him. He was living with his parents at their inn “The Two Brewers” at Lowfield Street, Dartford.

Thomas married Susannah; she was born at Wrotham in 1814.  Thomas and Susannah had at least three children – Martha (1844), William (1846) and Frances (1849). The 1851 census records that Thomas was a ‘victualler (out of business)’. He and his wife and their three children were living with his widowed father at ‘The Two Brewers’, Lowfield Street, Wilmington.

Thomas may have died in 1852 (Dartford 1852 September qtr Volume 2a Page ***). Susannah subsequently married John Miles. The 1871 census records that John was a licensed victualler and he and his wife and her daughter were living at Lowfield Street, Dartford.

John died before 1881. The 1881 census records that Susannah Miles was a widowed innkeeper and she was living at 33 Lowfield Street, Dartford.

1.2.4.1  ~~  Martha Alchin

Martha was born at Dartford in 1844 (Dartford 1844 June qtr Volume 5 Page 100). The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Lowfield Street, Wilmington.

1.2.4.2   ~~  William Thomas Alchin

William was born at Dartford in 1846 (Dartford 1846 September qtr Volume 5 Page *). The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Lowfield Street, Wilmington. The 1861 census records that William was a linen drapers apprentice and he was living at High Street, Dartford.

1.2.4.3  ~~  Frances Alchin

Frances was born at Dartford in 1849 (Dartford 1849 September qtr Volume 5 Page 96). The 1851 census records that the toddler was living with her family at Lowfield Street, Wilmington. The 1871 census records that Frances was living with her mother and step-father at 33 Lowfield Street, Dartford.

1.3  ~~  Mary Alchin

Mary was baptised at Wilmington on 13th January 1781.

1.4  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was baptised at Wilmington on 10th October 1782.

1.5  ~~  Thomas Alchin

Thomas was born at Wilmington on 13th December 1784 and he was baptised at Wilmington on 22nd December 1784. Thomas married Lucy Hawes at St Sepulchre’s church, London in 1807. Lucy was born in London in about 1780.

Thomas and Lucy had at least six children that we know of – Edward (1807), Joseph (1814), Joseph (1815), Eve (1817), Adam (1819) and Ebenezer (1823). There is no surviving record of Edward’s baptism but we know from their wedding certificates that Edward and Adam were brothers.

It is the children’s names which gives some clues to the relationship of Thomas within the family. Adam and Eve were also used by his cousin (?) at East Malling in 1828 and Ebenezer was also used by his nephew (?) at Northampton in 1857 (the only other use of Ebenezer by any of the Alchin families).

Five of the known children of Thomas and Lucy were baptised at Woolwich on the southern bank of the Thames near London. The 1841 census records that Thomas was a smith and he and his wife and their two unmarried sons were living at Union Street, Woolwich Arsenal.

Thomas died at his home at Union Street, Woolwich on 14th May 1850. He had been ill for some years but his immediate cause of death was certified as constipation from which he had suffered for 3 days. His death certificate records that Thomas was a 66 year old smith.

1.5.1  ~~  Edward Hawes Alchin

Edward was born in about 1807 or 1808, possibly at Woolwich. At this stage I have been unable to find any surviving baptism record for him. Thomas and Lucy Alchin were baptising children at Woolwich between 1814 and 1823 and it is likely that the record of Edward’s baptism has simply not survived. Edward’s marriage certificate clearly states that his father was “Thomas Alchin, Smith”.

Edward may have had a daughter either in an unknown first marriage or who was his (or one of his wives’) natural daughter – Henrietta (1832). She was recorded with him in the 1841 census. Edward married Sarah Ann Pheby Nesmith at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 22nd January 1835.

Sarah must have died, probably in childbirth, within a year or so of their marriage. Edward subsequently married Frances Hawes (a cousin probably) at the parish church of St Stephen at St Albans on  25th December 1837 (St Albans 1837 December qtr Volume 6 Page 743). Frances was the daughter of Ann Hawes.

The ceremony was performed by the vicar, Rev’d Southwell and the witnesses were Joseph William Hawes and Maria Nicholls. Frances was a 22 year old spinster of St Albans (she was born at St Albans in 1815), the daughter of William Linton Hawes who was a grocer (his middle name gives some evidence of a family connection the village of Linton near Maidstone). Edward was a 30 year old widowed cordwainer of St Stephens.

Edward and Frances had at least four children – Joseph (1838), Edward (1841), Henry (1844) and Elizabeth (1848).The 1841 census records that Edward was a shoemaker (probably making boots for the military) and he and his wife, his two children and his mother in law were living at 29 Union Street, Woolwich Arsenal.  His widow’s death certificate in 1871 also indicates that Edward worked at the Woolwich Arsenal.

Edward probably died in 1848 aged 41 years (Greenwich 1848 September qtr Volume 5 Page 207). The 1851 census records that Frances was a widowed annuitant and she and three of her children were living at 41 Union Street, Woolwich.

Frances died at her home at 72 Pallison Road, East Plumstead on 20th March 1871 aged 55 years (Woolwich 1871 March qtr Volume 1d Page 650). She had suffered from typhoid fever for three weeks prior to her death which was attested by Matilda Hogwood of 95 Ann Street, Plumstead. Frances’ only daughter Elizabeth had died only a few days before her and it is likely that she died from typhoid as well.

1.5.1.1  ~~  Joseph Silvanus Alchin

Joseph was born at Woolwich on 21st July 1838 (Greenwich 1838 September qtr Volume 5 Page 215) and his name was registered as Silvanus Joseph Alchin. He was baptised as Joseph Silvanna Alchin at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 19th August 1838. The 1841 census records that the young boy (named as Silvanus) was living with his family at 29 Union Street, Woolwich Arsenal.

The 1851 census records that Joseph was a schoolboy and he was living with his widowed mother at 41 Union Street, Woolwich. Joseph married Elizabeth Ann Davies in 1863 (Lewisham 1863 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1637); she was born at Plumstead in about 1843. Joseph and Elizabeth had at least two children – Joseph (1869) and Francis (1873).

The 1871 census records that Joseph was employed as a fitter and turner and he and his wife and their young son were living at 22 Spray Street, Plumstead. The 1881 census records that Joseph was an engine fitter and he and his wife and their two surviving children were living at 34 Burrage Road, Plumstead.

The 1891 census records that he was a cartridge machine fitter at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. He and his wife and their two sons were still living at 34 Burrage Road, Plumstead. Elizabeth died in late 1893 aged ‘54’ years (Woolwich 1893 December qtr Volume 1d Page 775). Joseph also died in 1893 aged 54 years, a few months after the death of his second son and shortly after the death of his wife (Woolwich 1893 December qtr Volume 1d Page 903).

1.5.1.1.1  ~~  Joseph William Alchin

Joseph was born at Plumstead in 1869 (Woolwich 1869 March qtr Volume 1d Page 931). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 22 Spray Street, Plumstead. The 1881 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at 34 Burrage Road, Plumstead.

The 1891 census records that Joseph was employed as a cartridge machine turner at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. He was living with his parents at 34 Burrage Road, Plumstead. Joseph may have married Agnes Mary Fuller in 1893 (Holborn 1893 June qtr Volume 1b Page 1064); she was born at Battersea in 1874.

Joseph and Agnes had at least four children – Amy (1894), William (1896), Mabel (1900) and Francis (1909). Joseph and his family spent some time in India where their eldest daughter was born in about 1894. They had returned to England by the time of the birth of their second child in 1896.

The 1901 census records that Joseph was employed as an ammuniton engineer and he and his wife and their three children were living at 17 Bastion Road, Plumstead. Agnes died in 1948 aged 73 years (Surrey NE 1948 June qtr Volume 5g Page 347). At some time (yet to be established but probably after the death of his wife) Joseph moved to Australia.

Joseph died at Essendon, Victoria in 1959 aged 90 years (Vic 1959/4288).

1.5.1.1.1.1  ~~  Amy C. Alchin

Amy was born in India in 1894 but she returned to England with her family not long afterwards. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 17 Bastion Road, Plumstead.

1.5.1.1.1.2  ~~  William Charles Alchin

William was born at Peckham in 1896 (Camberwell 1896 December qtr Volume 1d page 314). The 1901 census records that William was living with his family at 17 Bastion Road, Plumstead.

1.5.1.1.1.3  ~~  Mabel Lillian Alchin

Mabel was born at Plumstead in 1900 (Woolwich 1900 December qtr Volume 1d Page 1259). The 1901 census records that the 5 month old infant was living with her family at 17 Bastion Road, Plumstead.

1.5.1.1.1.4  ~~  Francis Norman Alchin

Francis was born in 1909, probably in England. He later migrated to Australia – perhaps he brought his father out with him. Francis died in Victoria in 1963 aged 54 years (Vic 1963/6126).

1.5.1.1.2  ~~  Francis Joseph Alchin

Francis was born at Plumstead in 1873 (Woolwich 1873 September qtr Volume 1d Page 967). The 1881 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at 34 Burrage Road, Plumstead. The 1891 census records that Francis was a cartridge machine apprentice and he was living with his parents at the same address.

Francis died in early 1893 aged 19 years (Woolwich 1893 March qtr Volume 1d Page 821).

1.5.1.2  ~~  Edward Hawes Alchin

Edward was born at Woolwich on 12th June 1841 (there is a birth registration for Edward Thomas Alchin at Greenwich 1841 June qtr Volume 5 Page 233). He was baptised at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 4th July 1841. Edward died at Woolwich on 6th December 1844 aged 3 years (Greenwich 1844 December qtr Volume 5 Page 204).

1.5.1.3  ~~  Henry William Alchin

Henry was born at Woolwich on 20th April 1844 (Greenwich 1844 June qtr Volume 5 Page 245) and he was baptised at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 12th May 1844. The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at 41 Union Street, Woolwich.

Henry married Emma Eliza Johnson in 1867 (Lewisham 1867 December qtr Volume 1d Page 1219); Emma was born at St Pancras in 1842 and she was the daughter of Richard and Emma Johnson. Henry and Emma had at least nine children – Henry (1868), Elizabeth (1870), Frances (1872), Amy (1874), Sarah (1875), Martin (1877), Alice (1879), Sylvanus (1881) and William (1883). The birth certificate of his second son records that Henry was a machinist of 3 Dunelaw Terrace, Plumstead.

The 1871 census records that Henry was employed as a machinist and he was staying with his brother and sister in law Martin & Elizabeth Johnson at 28 Elm Street, Plumstead. Emma and their two eldest children were staying with her parents at 144 Demmett Terrace, Deptford.

The 1881 census records that Henry was employed as a metal worker and he and his wife and their five youngest children were living at 31 Durham Road, Plumstead. The 1891 census records that Henry was employed as a ‘ganger-brasswork’. He and his wife and six of their children were living at Belle Grove Cottage, Bexley.

Henry died in 1920 aged 75 years (Woolwich 1920 March qtr Volume 1d Page 1481). Emma died soon afterwards aged 77 years (Woolwich 1920 March qtr Volume 1d Page 1488). However neither are mentioned in the 1901 census and their two unmarried sons were living with their married sister. Perhaps they were travelling overseas at the time.

1.5.1.3.1  ~~  Henry Edward R. Alchin

Henry was born at Plumstead in 1868 (Woolwich 1868 December qtr Volume 1d Page 890). The 1871 census records that he was staying with his mother and grandparents at 144 Demmett Terrace, Deptford. The 1881 census records that he was staying with his grandparents at 2 Daniels Road, Camberwell.

Henry married Helen Anna Hindes in 1889 (Camberwell 1889 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1347); she was born at Brill, Buckinghamshire in 1863. Henry and Helen had at least four children – Henry (1889), Helen (1891), Albert (1893) and Frederick (1895). The 1891 census records that Henry was employed as a carpenter and he and his young family were living at 7 Acorn Buildings, Camberwell.

Henry died in 1895 aged only 26 years (Dartford 1895 September qtr Volume 2a Page 251). The 1901 census records that his widow was a laundry manageress and she and her three sons were living at 22 Rodwell Road,  Camberwell. Later that year Helen married Herbert Francis Talbert (Camberwell 1901 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1443).

Henry and Helen’s two eldest sons were killed in action during World War One. At the time of her sons’ deaths Helen was living at Welling.

1.5.1.3.1.1  ~~  Henry Richard Alchin

Henry was born at Camberwell in 1889 (Camberwell 1889 December qtr Volume 1d Page 913). The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 7 Acorn Buildings, Camberwell.

The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at 22 Rodwell Road, Camberwell.

Henry joined the Army and he served as a Private (#62512) in the Royal Fusiliers. He was killed in action on 9th April 1917 aged only 27 years.

1.5.1.3.1.2  ~~  Helen Margaret A Alchin

Helen was born at Camberwell in 1891 (Camberwell 1891 June qtr Volume 1d Page 912). The 1891 census records that the one month old infant girl was living with her family at 7 Acorn Buildings, Camberwell. Helen is not recorded with the rest of her family at the time of the 1901 census.

Helen never married and she died in 1939 aged 48 years (Paddington 1939 March qtr Volume 1a Page 125).

1.5.1.3.1.3  ~~  Albert George Alchin

Albert was born at Camberwell in 1893 (Camberwell 1893 March qtr Volume 1d Page 956). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at 22 Rodwell Court, Camberwell. Albert joined the navy and he was killed in action at the Battle of Heliogoland Bight on 28th August 1914. It is not known which ship aboard which he was serving but he held the rank of Able Seaman (J/4333). He was just 21 years old.

1.5.1.3.1.4  ~~  Frederick Charles Alchin

Frederick was born at Camberwell in 1895 (Camberwell 1895 June qtr Volume 1d Page 975). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at 22 Rodwell Court, Camberwell. Frederick probably died in 1961 aged 65 years (Thanet 1961 March qtr Volume 5b Page 1045).

1.5.1.3.2  ~~  Elizabeth Emma Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Plumstead in 1870 (Woolwich 1870 September qtr Volume 1d Page 884). The 1871 census records that the 8 month old infant was living with her extended family at 144 Demmett Terrace, Deptford. The 1881 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her grandparents at 2 Daniels Road, Camberwell.

The 1891 census records that Elizabeth was employed as an assistant licensed victualler (barmaid?). She was not married and she was living with her parents at Belle Grove Cottage, Bexley.

1.5.1.3.3  ~~  Frances Sarah Alchin

Frances was born at Plumstead in 1872 (Woolwich 1872 June qtr Volume 1d Page 954). The 1881 census records that Frances was a school girl and she was living with her family at 31 Durham Road, Plumstead. The 1891 census records that she was working as an assistant licensed victualler and she was living with her parents at Belle Grove Cottage, Bexley.

Frances married Frederick George Riden in 1894 (Woolwich 1894 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1479); he was born at Kentish Town, London in 1871.Frederick and Sarah had at least five children – Mabel (1895), Arthur (1896), Frederick (1898), Sydney (1899) and Minnie (1900).

The 1901 census records that Frederick was a gun fitter and he and his young family were living at 359 High Street, Plumstead. Also living with them were Frances’ two unmarried brothers Frederick and William.

1.5.1.3.3.1  ~~  Mabel Nelly F. Riden

Mabel was born at Plumstead in 1895 (Woolwich 1895 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1293). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 359 High Street, Plumstead.

1.5.1.3.3.2  ~~  Arthur Frederick Riden

Arthur was born at Plumstead in 1896 (Woolwich 1896 December qtr Volume 1d Page 1313). The 1901 census records that Arthur was living with his family at 359 High Street, Plumstead.

1.5.1.3.3.3  ~~  Frederick Thomas Riden

Frederick was born at Plumstead in 1898 (Woolwich 1898 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1270). The 1901 census records that Frederick was living with his family at 359 High Street, Plumstead.

1.5.1.3.3.4  ~~  Sydney James Riden

Sydney was born at Plumstead in 1899 (Woolwich 1899 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1328). Sydney died within a few months (Woolwich 1899 September qtr Volume 1d Page 895).

1.5.1.3.3.5  ~~  Minnie Amy Riden

Minnie was born at Plumstead in 1900 (Woolwich 1900 December qtr Volume 1d Page 1236). The 1901 census records that the 7 month old infant was living with her family at 359 High Street, Plumstead.

1.5.1.3.4  ~~  Amy Eliza Alchin

Amy was born at Plumstead in 1873 (Woolwich 1873 September qtr Volume 1d Page 965). The 1881 census records that Amy was a school girl and she was living with her family at 31 Durham Road, Plumstead. She was not recorded with her family in the 1891 census by which time she had probably gone into service.

Amy married Thomas Owen in 1893 (St Geo Han Sq 1893 June qtr Volume 1a Page 900); he was born at Llangollen, Wales in 1866. The 1901 census records that Thomas was a painter and he and his wife (they had no surviving children) were living at 27 Rosebery Square, Holborn.

1.5.1.3.5  ~~  Sarah Ann M. Alchin

Sarah was born at Plumstead in 1875 (Woolwich 1875 March qtr Volume 1d Page 1057). The 1881 census records that Sarah was a school girl and she was living with her family at 31 Durham Road, Plumstead. Sarah was not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1891 census by which time she had probably gone into service.

Sarah married Arthur Henry Livett in 1897 (Woolwich 1897 March qtr Volume 1d Page 1247); he was born at Woolwich in 1871. Arthur and Sarah had at least three children – Arthur (1897), Bertie (1899) and Ernest (1901). The 1901 census records that Arthur was employed as a metal turner and fitter. He and his young family were living at 4 Oxford Terrace, Plumstead.

1.5.1.3.5.1  ~~  Arthur Henry Livett

Arthur was born at Plumstead in 1897 (Woolwich 1897 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1328). The 1901 census records that Arthur was living with his family at 4 Oxford Terrace, Plumstead.

1.5.1.3.5.2  ~~  Bertie H. Livett

Bertie was born at Plumstead in 1899. The 1901 census records that the toddler was living with his family at 4 Oxford Terrace, Plumstead.

1.5.1.3.5.3  ~~  Ernest Edward Livett

Ernest was born at Plumstead in early 1901 (Woolwich 1901 March qtr Volume 1d Page 1346). The 1901 census records that the 2 month old infant was living with his family at 4 Oxford Terrace, Plumstead.

1.5.1.3.6  ~~  Martin Frederick George Allchin

Martin was born at 3 Dunelaw Terrace, Plumstead on 4th January 1877 (Camberwell 1877 March qtr Volume 1d Page 781). The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at 31 Durham Road, Plumstead. The 1891 census records that Martin’s occupation was ‘brass lacquerer’ and he was living with his parents at Belle Grove Cottage, Bexley.

The 1901 census records that Martin was employed as a metal turner. He was unmarried and he was living with his married sister Frances Riden at 359 High Street, Plumstead. The following year Martin migrated to Canada.

1.5.1.3.6.1  ~~  Frederick George Martin Alchin

Frderick was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan on 17th July 1908. He moved to Windsor, Ontario with his family where he worked for the Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. He married Vilma (no other details available). Frederick died on 19th March 1991 aged 82 years.

1.5.1.3.6.2  ~~  Edward Henry Wall Alchin

Edward was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan on 8th September 1910. Edward died (possibly as a result of burns) at Wynyard on 16th February 1912 aged about 18 months.

1.5.1.3.6.3  ~~  Marjorie Helen Alchin

Marjorie was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan on 23rd April 1912. After leaving school she worked as a stock clerk in a department store. Marjorie moved to England in 1947 and lived in London for the rest of her life. She married Harry Farthing but he died about 4 years later. Marjorie worked as a secretary. She died on 12th May 1998 aged 86 years.

1.5.1.3.6.4  ~~  Audrey Gertrude Mary Alchin

Audrey was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan on 20th October 1914. She married Arthur Flatray, an American. They had three sons – Arthur, Denis and Leonard. Audrey died on 16th October 1965 aged almost 51 years.

1.5.1.3.6.5  ~~  Philip James Alchin

Philip was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan on 28th March 1917 and he later moved with his family to Windsor, Ontario. He was able to finish high school and he was selected to go the Trade School at the Ford Motor Company. He reached the position of Assistant Foreman of the brake department until his untimely death in a drowning accident on 22nd July 1952 aged 35 years. Philip married Gladys Eleanor Wesley on 31st August 1940 and they had two children (including Harlene).

1.5.1.3.6.6  ~~  Denis Walter Alchin

Denis was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan on 7th June 1921 but he later moved with his family to Windsor, Ontario. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in World War II and he served as a pilot trainer in England during the war. Dennis married Patricia in about 1945 and they had three sons – Denis, Richard and Robert. He later started a brake and steering business in Windsor, Ontario. Denis died on 26th April 1998 aged 76 years.

1.5.1.3.7  ~~  Alice Maud Alchin

Alice was born at Plumstead in 1879. The 1881 census records that she was living with her family at 31 Durham Road, Plumstead. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Belle Grove Cottage, Bexley.

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 cement works labourer and he and his wife and their infant daughter were living at 4 Elizabeth Street, Stone.

1.5.1.3.7.1  ~~  Winifred Alice Weston

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

1.5.1.3.8  ~~  Sylvanus Walter L. Alchin

Sylvanus was born at Plumstead in late 1881 (Woolwich 1881 December qtr Volume 1d Page 1189). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Belle Grove Cottage, Bexley. Sylvanus married Rose O. in 1905 (York 1905 December qtr Volume 9d Page 120); she was born in England in 1886.

There is a Sylvanus Alchin recorded in the 1910 census at Montclair, Essex County in New Jersey. He is (probably incorrectly) as a 27 year old unmarried servant. Sylvanus and Rose had at least one child – Stella (1916). The 1930 census records that Sylvanus was working as an electrician in a power house. He and his wife and their daughter were renting a house for $60 per month at Montclair, Essex County.

1.5.1.3.8.1  ~~  Stella R. Alchin

Stella was born in New Jersey in 1916. The 1930 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Montclair, Essex County.

1.5.1.3.9  ~~  William Ellard Johnson Alchin

William was born at Plumstead in 1883 (Woolwich 1883 June qtr Volume 1d Page 1213). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Belle Grove Cottage, Bexley. The 1901 census records that William was employed as a metal turner and he was living with his married sister Frances Riden at 359 High Street, Plumstead. William was a shoeing smith attached to the Army Service Corps at Woolwich Barracks when he travelled to Scotland in 1905 to be married.

William married Isabella Gordon at St Cuthbert’s Episcopal Church, Hawick in Roxburghshire on 28th December 1905. The ceremony was performed by Rev’d Edward Thomas Scott Reid and the witnesses were Leonard George West and Jane Ford. Isabella was born in 1884 and she was the daughter of the late John Gordon (formerly a tailor) and Catherine Gallagher. Isabella was a wool factory worker and she was a resident of Hawick.

Isabella died at the Royal Infirmiary, Falkirk on 17th January 1949 aged 64 years (Falkirk 1949 479/000036). She had been ill for about one month with thrombosis and phlebitis and finally she died from cardiac failure. Her daughter Emma Thomson was the informant for her death certificate which recorded that Isabella’s normal address was Mary Street, Lauriston near Falkirk and that William was a farrier and he was still alive.

1.5.1.4  ~~  Elizabeth Amelia Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Woolwich in 1848 (Greenwich 1848 March qtr Volume 5 Page 271). Her father died at around the same time. The 1851 census records that the young girl was living with her widowed mother at 41 Union Street, Woolwich. Elizabeth died in 1871 aged only 22 years (Woolwich 1872 March qtr Volume 1d Page 647). Her mother died of typhoid fever a  few days later and Elizabeth probably died from the same disease.

1.5.2  ~~  Joseph Alchin

Joseph was born at Woolwich on 25th February 1814. He was baptised at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 30th March 1814. Joseph died at Woolwich on 23rd November 1814 aged 9 months.

1.5.3  ~~  Joseph Alchin

Joseph was born at Woolwich on 6th June 1815. He was baptised at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 2nd July 1815.  Joseph was a witness at the wedding of his younger brother Adam in 1838. The 1841 census records that Joseph was an unmarried labourer and he was living with his parents at Union Street, Woolwich.

Joseph married Mary Ann (Johnson?), possibly in 1849 (Dartford 1849 March qtr Volume 5 Page 147); she was born at Woolwich in 1814. The 1851 census records that Joseph was a labourer and he and his wife were living at 15 Powis Street, Woolwich Arsenal. The 1861 census records that Joseph was working as a painter at the Woolwich Arsenal and he and his wife were living at 15 St James Place, Plumstead.

The 1871 census records that Joseph was a house painter and he and his wife were still living at 15 St James Place, Plumstead.  Mary have died in 1880 aged 66 years (Woolwich 1880 December qtr Volume 1d Page 640). The 1881 census records that Joseph was a widowed coal dealer. He was living with his niece (Eliza Russell Johnson who was born at Landport, Hampshire in 1855) at 15 St James Place, Plumstead.

Joseph died in 1899 aged 84 years (Woolwich 1899 December qtr Volume 1d Page 893).

1.5.4  ~~  Eve Alchin

Eve was born at Woolwich on 10th March 1817 and she was baptised at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 30th March 1817. Eve was a witness at the wedding of her younger brother Adam to Ann Hawes in 1838. There is no further surviving record of her fate.

1.5.5  ~~  Adam Alchin

Adam was born at Woolwich in 1819 and he was baptised at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 23rd May 1819. He is not rercorded in the 1841 English census. Adam married Ann Hawes at East Wickham on 16th July 1838 (Dartford 1838 September qtr Volume 5 Page 127); she was born at Woolwich in 1818.

The wedding ceremony was performed by the Curate, Rev’d G. Kimber and the witnesses were Adam’s brother and sister Joseph and Eve. The wedding certificate records that Adam was of age. He was a smith of Wickham and he was the son of Thomas Alchin who was also a smith. Ann was a widow, she was of age and she was a dressmaker of Wickham. She was the daughter of a grocer, Joseph Eady.

Adam and Ann had at least two children – Emily (1848) and Ann (1850). The 1851 census records that Adam was a foreman of labourers at Woolwich Arsenal. He and his wife and their two daughters were living at Cottage # 36, Woolwich Arsenal. The family does not appear to have been recorded in the 1861 census.

The 1871 census records that Adam was employed as a foreman in the contract department of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. He and his wife and their daughter were living at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. They had two visitors staying with them that night – Sarah Ann Forder a 42 year old widow of Woolwich and Alfred H Howard an 8 year old schoolboy also of Woolwich.

Ann may have died at Woolwich in 1873 aged 55 years (Woolwich 1873 September qtr Volume 1d Page 572). Adam died at Woolwich in 1879 aged 60 years (Woolwich 1879 September qtr Volume 1d Page 647).

1.5.5.1  ~~  Emily Elizabeth Alchin

Emily was born at Woolwich in 1848 (Greenwich 1848 September qtr Volume 5 Page 241). The 1851 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Cottage # 36, Woolwich Arsenal. Emily died in 1865 aged only 16 years (Greenwich 1865 March qtr Volume 1d Page 534).

1.5.5.2  ~~  Ann Lucy Alchin

Ann was born at Woolwich in 1850 (Greenwich 1850 June qtr Volume 5 Page 271). The 1851 census records that the 10 month old infant was living with her family at Cottage # 36, Woolwich Arsenal. The 1871 census records that Ann was unmarried and she was living with her parents at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich.

Ann married either Charles Brown or George Cuthbert in 1872 (Woolwich 1872 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1351). The marriage is incorrectly indexed under the name of Allchen.

1.5.6  ~~  Ebenezer Alchin

Ebenezer was born at Woolwich on 5th October 1823. He was baptised at the church of St Mary Magdalene, Woolwich on 2nd November 1823. The 1841 census records that Ebenezer worked as a servant and he was living with his parents at Union Street, Woolwich Arsenal.

Ebenezer married Hannah Wilson in London in 1847 (Clerkenwell 1847 June qtr Volume 3 Page 93). Ebenezer and Hannah had at least two children – James (1848) and Edward (1853). Ebenezer and his family are not recorded in the 1851 English census and it is probable that they had already left England.

The family emigrated to Victoria before 1853, probably to take part in the Gold Rush that was occurring at the time. Ebenezer and his family probably arrived at Port Philip aboard the vessel “Aden” on 21st October 1849. The ship’s manifest only lists “Mr and Mrs Alchin and child” but no-one else fits the description and arrived in Australia at about this time.

There is no surviving record of the death of Ebenezer or his wife. The only further mention of him is that of the grant of probate of his will on 27th December 1853. The surviving records show that Ebenezer was a Customs Officer of Prahran (now a suburb of Melbourne).

1.5.6.1  ~~  James Thomas Alchin

James was born in London in 1848 (Clerkenwell 1848 March qtr Volume 3 Page 78). He migrated with his family to Victoria probably around 1849 or thereabouts. James married Emily Joy at Melbourne in 1873 (Vic 1873/3318); she was the daughter of William R. Joy and Harriett Attwell.

James and Emily had one child – Charles (1876). Emily died in 1878 (Vic 1878/9914). James subsequently married Elizabeth Martin in 1880 (Vic 1880/3433); she was the daughter of James George Martin and Bridget Hyde. James and Elizabeth had at least one child – Harold (1893).

At the time of his death James was a packer of Brighton. He died at Armidale on 10th June 1924 (Vic 1924/3881) aged 76 years (Probate Vic 201/772). Elizabeth died at Glen Iris on 22nd February 1934 (Vic 1934/1564) aged 80 years (Probate Vic 262/201).

1.5.6.1.1  ~~  Charles Alchin

Charles was born at Melbourne in 1876 (Vic 1876/12363). He died the same year (Vic 1876/7336).

1.5.6.1.2  ~~  Harold Victor Alchin

Harold was born at Armidale in 1893 (Vic 1893/261). He married Annie (Aimee) Edith Thelma Martin in 1920 (Vic 1920/5465); she was the daughter of William Martin and Katherine Barrett and she was born in 1897. Harold and Annie had at least two children – Philip (1921) and Noel (1924). Harold worked as a Secretary.

Harold died at Brighton on 8th October 1971 (Vic 1971/25514) aged 78 years (Probate Vic 05/1332). Annie died at Brighton in 1975 (Vic1975/ 24067) aged 78 years (Probate Vic 07/817).

1.5.6.1.2.1  ~~  Philip Chisman Alchin

Philip was born at Melbourne on 14th April 1920 according to his enlistment papers but in 1921 according to the Victorian Registry of Births (Vic 1921/ 9757). He enlisted in the Army at Caulfield on 24th June 1940 (VX27818). Philip was discharged with the rank of Sergeant from the 2/2nd Anti Airctraft Regiment on 17th September 1945.

1.5.6.1.2.2  ~~  Noel Marguerita Alchin

Noel was born in 1924 (Vic 1924/6860).

1.5.6.2  ~~  Edward Ebenezer Alchin

Edward was born at South Yarra, Victoria in 1853 and he must have been born around the time of his father’s death. This may explain why neither his birth nor his father’s death were registered. Edward married Selina Christina Glover in 1873 (Vic 1873/2143). Selina was born in Victoria in 1855 and she was the daughter of George Gardiner Glover and Selina Berling.

Edward and Selina had at least twelve children – Annie (1874), Martha (1875), Christina (1877), Francis (1879), Henry (1882), James (1884), David (1886), Alfred (1888), Ruby (1890), Ebenezer (1893), Clarice (1894) and Herbert (1898). Edward and his family settled in the Dandenong Ranges north west of Melbourne.

Edward died at Poowong, Victoria on 17th May 1905 (Vic 1905/6654) aged about 52 years (Probate Vic 94/891). Selina died at Poowong on 1st March 1930 (Vic 1930/1961) aged about 75 years (Probate Vic 239/144).

1.5.6.2.1  ~~  Annie Selina Alchin

Annie was born at Malvern in 1874 (Vic 1874/3474). The 1914 electoral roll for the seat of Flinders records that she was living at North Poowong. The 1931 electoral roll records that Annie was living with her brother at Avondale near Poowong. Annie did not marry and she died in the Dandenong’s on 6th March 1933 (Vic 1933/12501) aged about 59 years (Probate Vic -/925). She is buried in the Methodist section of Dandenong cemetery.

1.5.6.2.2  ~~  Martha Alice Alchin

Martha was born at Melbourne in 1875 (Vic 1875/19538). She married John Elsworth Warfe at Malvern in 1899 (Vic 1899/6776). John was born in 1868 and he was the son of Richard Warfe and Hannah Elsworth. John and Martha had at least five children – Richard (1901), Lawrence (1904), John (1906), Jessica (1909) and Alice (1910).

The 1904 electoral roll records that John was a contractor of Elsworth. He died at East Melbourne on 16th December 1927 (Vic 1927/15454) aged 59 years (Probate Vic 218/708). Martha died at Yallourn in 1957 (Vic 1957/18797) aged 81 years.

1.5.6.2.2.1  ~~  Richard Baden Powell Warfe

Richard was born at Drouin in 1901 (Vic 1901/2732).

1.5.6.2.2.2  ~~  Lawrence Elsworth Warfe

Lawrence was born at Drouin in 1904 (Vic 1904/25246). Lawrence died at Yallourn in 1965 (Vic 1965/22062) aged 60 years.

1.5.6.2.2.3  ~~  John Elsworth Warfe

John was born at Drouin in 1906 (Vic 1906/26247).

1.5.6.2.2.4  ~~  Jessica Christina Warfe

Jessica was born at Foster in 1909 (Vic 1909/3378).

1.5.6.2.2.5  ~~  Alice Emily Warfe

Alice was born at Foster in 1910 (Vic 1910/27521).

1.5.6.2.3  ~~  Christina Rose Alchin

Christina was born at Malvern in 1877 (Vic 1877/16920). She married Harold Smith Alway at Malvern in 1896 (Vic 1896/6176). There is no further trace of this family in Victoria.

1.5.6.2.4  ~~  Francis Edward Alchin

Francis was born at Malvern in 1879 (Vic 1879/25943). He married Emma Florence Raven in 1904 (Vic 1904/505); she was the daughter of Frederick Raven and Caroline E Ditterick. Francis and Emma had at least four children – Selina (1907), Frederick (1908), Florence (1911) and Clarice (1917).

The 1914 electoral roll for the seat of Flinders records that Francis was a farmer of Poowong. The 1931 electoral roll records that Francis was a labourer of Albert Avenue, Springvale. Emma died at Melbourne in 1954 (Vic 1954/3954) aged 76 years. Francis died at Box Hill in 1961 (Vic 1961/13956) aged 82 years.

1.5.6.2.4.1  ~~  Selina Gertrude Elsie Alchin

Selina was born at Drouin in 1907 (Vic 1907/10136). She married William Herbert Stollery in 1929 (Vic 1929/6370).

1.5.6.2.4.2  ~~  Frederick Edward Alchin

Frderick was born at Poowong in 1908 (Vic 1908/29352). The 1931 electoral roll for the seat of Flinders records that Frederick was an insurance agent and he was living with his parents at Albert Avenue, Springvale. He married Vera Edith Julia Osler in 1934 (Vic1934/ 9024). Frederick died at Warragul the same year – (Vic 1934/19234) aged only 26 years.

1.5.6.2.4.3  ~~  Florence Ruth Adelaide Alchin

Florence was born at Poowong in 1911 (Vic 1911/5940). She married Frederick Walter Kennon in 1933 (Vic 1933/10172).

1.5.6.2.4.4  ~~  Clarice Isobel Alchin

Clarice was born at Sandringham in 1917 (Vic 1917/32264). She married Marlow Edward Miall in 1941 (Vic 1941/14690).

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