Volume 5 – Kent and Beyond by Steve Green

Part 6 – Other Alchin Families of Interest

6k. The Alchins of Waltham Abbey, Essex

It seems likely that this family is related to the Alchins of Linton although where exactly they fit in I have not yet been able to establish. Most of the family migrated to the United States in the early 1880s and settled initially in New York State before moving westwards.

1  ~~  John Alchin

John was reputedly born at Smarden in May 1822. At this stage his parentage is unknown. But he is probably closely related to the Alchins of Linton (see Part 4 of Affinity for Wood). There is a possibility that he is the youngest son of William Alchin and Mercy Hawkins who were baptizing children at nearby Headcorn between 1808 and 1820. They had a son John who was baptised at Headcorn on 5th March 1820. There is no surviving trace of either John in the 1841 English census.

John married Harriett Watts; she was born at Benenden in 1824. They had at least thirteen children – John (1844), Charlotte (1846), William (1847), Edward (1849), Elizabeth (1851), Albert (1852), Caroline (1854), Mary (1856), Harriett (1857), Caroline (1860), Jane (1861), Richard (1863) and Henry (1864).

Their first seven children were born in Kent and the remainder were born after they moved to Waltham Abbey in Essex. The 1851 census records that John was a sawyer and he and his wife and five of their children were living at Little Houses, Egerton in Kent.

The 1861 census records that John was a sawyer and he and his wife and their eight surviving children were living at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1871 census records that John was a sawyer and he and his wife, eight of their children and a grandson were living at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey. Also living with them was George Fish (born Bishops Stortford in 1854). His sister Nellie married John’s son William a few years later.

The 1881 census records that John was still a sawyer and he and his wife and their youngest son were living at 8 Pheasant Cottages, Chatham. There is no sign of John or his family in England after this date. John appears to have migrated to the Unites States in 1894 according to the 1900 US census. The census also records that John was a widowed farm labourer and he was living with his married son Richard at Islip, Suffolk County, New York.

1.1  ~~  John William Alchin

John was born at Boughton Malherbe in Kent in May 1844 (Hollingbourne 1844 June qtr Volume 5 Page 225). He was baptised at Boughton Malherbe on 19th May 1844. The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Little Houses, Egerton.

The 1861 census records that John was a sawyer and he was living with his parents at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Holy Cross. He married Elizabeth Sumbers (Lumbers?); she was born at Spaldwick, Huntingdonshire in October 1843. John and Elizabeth had at least seven children – John (1865), Edward (1867), Arthur (1869), David (1870, Alfred (1873), Ernest (1875) and Caroline (1876).

The 1871 census records that John was a grinder in a small arms factory. He and his wife, their four children and his wife’s brother were living at 29 Woollard Street, Waltham Abbey. The seven eldest children were born at Waltham Abbey in Essex but the family moved to St Pancras in London in about 1874.

The 1881 census records that Elizabeth was married but her husband was not present. Elizabeth was a washing woman and she and her seven children were living at Licham Street, St Pancras in London. It is likely that John was already in the United States of America preparing a home for the rest of his family (confirmed by the 1900 census). Elizabeth and her seven children arrived in New York from London aboard the SS Germanic in October 1881.

The 1900 US census records that John was a day labourer and he and his wife, their two unmarried children and a grandson were living at Ansonia in the city of New Haven, Connecticut. The 1910 census records that John was a green house gardener and he and his wife and their unmarried son were living at Springfield, Illinois.

The 1920 census records that John was a labourer despite being 76 years old. He and his wife were living next door to their son Ernest in Adams County, Colorado.

The 1930 census records that John was widowed and he had reached the great age of 85 years. He was living with his daughter Caroline Curtis and her family at Jacksonville, Duvall County in Florida.

1.1.1  ~~  John William Alchin

John was born at Waltham Abbey in March 1865 (Edmonton 1865 March qtr Volume 3a Page 185). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 29 Woollard Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1881 census records that John was working as a labourer and he was living with his mother at Licham Street, St Pancras.

John migrated to the United States with his family aboard the SS “Germanic in October 1881. He married Lavinia; she was born in Illinois in October 1864. John and Lavinia had at least six children – Harley (1890), Lizzie (1892), Alfred (1893), Nellie (1896), Emily (1900) and Leota (1904). A seventh child died in infancy.

The 1900 census records that John was a day labourer and he and his wife and their five children were living at Wrights, Greene County in Illinois. John could read and write and he owned his own home. The 1910 census records that John was a coal miner and he and his wife and five of their children were living at Taylorville, Christian County in Illinois.

The 1920 census records that John was a coal miner and he and his wife and their two unmarried daughters were still living at Taylorville. The 1930 census records that John was retired and he and his wife were living alone in their house (valued at $2,000) at Taylorville.

1.1.1.1  ~~  Harley U. Alchin

Harley was born in Illinois in April 1890. The 1900 census records that the school boy could read and write and he was living with his family at Wrights, Greene County. The 1910 census records that Harley was the driver of an ice wagon and he was living with his parents at Taylorville, Christian County.

The 1920 census records that Harley was an unmarried coal miner and he was boarding out at Pawnee in Sangamon County, Illionois.

1.1.1.2  ~~  Lizzie J. Alchin

Lizzie was born in Illinois in January 1892. The 1900 census records that the school girl could read and write and she was living with her family at Wrights, Greene County.

1.1.1.3  ~~  Alfred J. Alchin

Alfred was born in Illinois in October 1893. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Wrights, Greene County. The 1910 census records that Alfred was an apprentice in a cigar factory and he was living with his parents at Taylorville, Christian County.

1.1.1.4  ~~  Nellie R. Alchin

Nellie, (also recorded as Della), was born in Illinois in February 1896. The 1900 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Wrights, Greene County. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Taylorville, Christian County.

1.1.1.5  ~~  Emily J. Alchin

Emily was born in Illinois in February 1900. The 1900 census records that the 7 month old infant was living with her family at Wrights, Greene County. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Taylorville, Christian County.

The 1920 census records that Emily (here recorded as Emma) was living with her parents at Taylorville.

1.1.1.6  ~~  Leota Alchin

Leota was born in Illinois in 1904. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Taylorville, Christian County. The 1920 census records that Leota was still living with her parents at Taylorville.

1.1.2  ~~  Edward Charles Alchin

Edward was born at Waltham Abbey in 1867 (Edmonton 1867 March qtr Volume 3a Page 211). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 29 Woollard Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1881 census records that Edward was living with his family at Licham Street, St Pancras.

Edward migrated to the United States with his family aboard the SS “Germanic” in October 1881. He married Ida in 1888; she was born in Illinois in November 1867. Edward and Ida had at least six children – Edward (1889), John (1890), Ella (1892), Carrie (1898), Augustus (1901) and Gladys (1903). A seventh child in infancy. The four eldest children were born in three different states indicating that Edward was moving his family around regularly when he was a young man.

The 1900 US census records that Edward was a day labourer and he and his wife and their four children were living at Taylorville, Christian County in Illinois. The 1910 census records that Edward was a hot house foreman and he and his wife and their six children were living at Springfield, Illinois.

The 1920 census records that Edward was a skilled arsenal labourer and he and his wife and three of their children were living at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. Edward retired from the arsenal and went to the flower business. The 1930 census records that Edward was a florist and he and his wife and their unmarried son were renting a house at Davenport for $25.00 per month.

1.1.2.1  ~~  Edward V. Alchin

Edward was born in Illinois in February 1889. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois. The 1910 census records that Edward was a labourer in a hot house and he was living with his parents at Springfield, Illinois.

The 1920 census records that Edward was a skilled arsenal labourer. He was still a bachelor and he was living with his parents at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa. The 1930 census records that Edward was an unmarried florist and he was still living with his parents at Davenport.

1.1.2.2  ~~  John Alchin

John was born in New York in December 1890. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois. The 1910 census records that John was a driver of a grocery wagon and he was living with his parents at Springfield, Illinois.

1.1.2.3  ~~  Ella Alchin

Ella was born in Connecticut in May 1892. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois. The 1910 census records that Ella was living with her parents at Springfield, Illinois.

1.1.2.4  ~~  Carrie Alchin

Carrie was born in Illinois in October 1898. The 1900 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Springfield, Illinois.

1.1.2.5  ~~  Augustus G. Alchin

Augustus was born in Illinois in 1901. The 1910 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Springfield, Illinois. The 1920 census records that Augustus was an arsenal labourer and he was living with his parents at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa.

Augustus married Celia A.; she was born in Iowa in 1906. Augustus and Celia had at least one child – Dolores (1928). The 1930 census records that Augustus was a florist and he and his wife and their daughter rented a house (for $22.50 per month) at Davenport.

1.1.2.5  ~~  Dolores E. Alchin

Dolores was born in Iowa in late 1927 or early 1928. The 1930 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Davenport, Scott County.

1.1.2.6  ~~  Gladys J. Alchin

Gladys was born in Illinois in 1903. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Springfield, Illinois. The 1920 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Davenport, Scott County, Iowa.

1.1.3  ~~  Arthur Alchin

Arthur was born at Waltham Abbey in 1868 (Edmonton 1868 December qtr Volume 3a Page 219). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 29 Woollard Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1881 census records that Arthur was living with his family at Licham Street, St Pancras.

Arthur migrated to the United States with his family aboard the SS “Germanic in October 1881. The 1900 US census records that Arthur was an unmarried gardener and he was living with his parents at Ansonia in the city of New Haven, Connecticut. The 1910 census records that Arthur was still a bachelor. He was a green house gardener and he was living with his parents at Springfield, Illinois.

1.1.4  ~~  David Alchin

David was born at Waltham Abbey in 1870 (Edmonton 1870 December qtr Volume 3a Page 220). The 1871 census records that the 5 month old infant was living with his family at 29 Woollard Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Licham Street, St Pancras. David migrated to the United States with his family aboard the SS “Germanic in October 1881.

David married Anna in 1910; she was born in Scotland in 1887. The 1910 census records that David was a florist and he and his new wife were living at Springfield, Illinois. David and Anna had at least three children – John (1913), David (1918) and Phyllis (1924).

The 1920 census records that David was a hot house florist and he and his wife and their two children were still living at Springfield. David moved his family west to California before 1924. The 1930 census records that David was a gardener and he and his wife and their three children were living in their own house (valued at $4,000) at Pasadena, Los Angeles County.

1.1.4.1  ~~  John W. Alchin

John was born in Illinois in 1913. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. John moved to California with his family in the early 1920’s. The 1930 census records that John was living with his parents at Pasadena, Los Angeles County.

1.1.4.2  ~~  David L. Alchin

David was born in Illinois in 1918. The 1920 census records that the toddler was living with his family at Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. David moved to California with his family in the early 1920’s. The 1930 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Pasadena, Los Angeles County.

1.1.4.3  ~~  Phyllis D. Alchin

Phyllis was born in California in 1924. The 1930 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Pasadena, Los Angeles County.

1.1.5  ~~  Alfred Joseph Alchin

Alfred was born at Waltham Abbey in 1873 (Edmonton 1873 March qtr Volume 3a Page 252). The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Licham Street, St Pancras. Alfred migrated to the United States with his family aboard the SS “Germanic in October 1881.

1.1.6  ~~  Ernest Alchin

Ernest was born at St Pancras in 1875 (Pancras 1875 June qtr Volume 1b Page 188). The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Licham Street, St Pancras. Ernest migrated to the United States with his family aboard the SS “Germanic in October 1881.

Ernest married Susan; she was born in Scotland in 1878 and she emigrated to the United States in 1899. Ernest and Susan had at least one child – Frances (1906). The 1920 census records that Ernest was a tramway labourer and he and his wife and their daughter were living next door to his elderly parents in Adams County, Colorado.

The 1930 census records that Ernest was running his own gardening business. He and his wife and their unmarried daughter were living in their own home (valued at $2,500) at Denver, Colorado.

1.1.6.1  ~~  Frances E. Alchin

Frances was born in New York in 1906. The 1920 census records that Frances was living with her parents and grandparents at Adams County, Colorado. The 1930 census records that Frances was unmarried and she was living with her parents at Denver, Colorado.

1.1.7  ~~  Caroline Mary Alchin

Caroline was born at St Pancras in 1876 (Pancras 1876 December qtr Volume 1b Page 192). The 1881 census records that Caroline was living with her family at Licham Street, St Pancras. Caroline migrated to the United States with her family aboard the SS “Germanic in October 1881.

Caroline probably had a natural born child – Ernest (1899). The 1900 census records that Caroline was a worker in a wire mill and she and her infant son (?) were living with her parents at Ansonia in the city of New Haven, Connecticut.

Charlotte married a man named Curtis in 1902. They had at least two children – Myrtle (1906) and Viola (1909). The 1930 census records that Caroline was living with her two daughters, a grand daughter and her elderly father at Jacksonville, Duvall County in Florida. There is no sign of her husband but she is recorded as married and not widowed.

1.1.7.1  ~~  Ernest Alchin

Ernest was born in Connecticut in September 1899. The 1900 census records that the infant was living with his mother and grandparents at Ansonia in the city of New Haven, Connecticut.

1.1.7.2  ~~  Myrtle A. Curtis

Myrtle was born in Connecticut in 1906. She married a man named Schwitz in 1925 and they had at least one child – Viola (1928). The 1930 census records that Myrtle was working as a soda dispenser in a drug store and she and her daughter were living with her mother and grandfather at Jacksonville, Duvall County, Florida.

1.1.7.2.1  ~~  Viola C. Schwitz

Viola was born in Florida in late 1927 or early 1928. The 1930 census records that she was living with her extended family at Jacksonville, Duvall County.

1.1.7.3  ~~  Viola C. Curtis

Viola was born in Illinois in 1909. The 1930 census records that Viola was unmarried and working in a printing office. She was living with her mother and grandfather at Jacksonville, Duvall County, Florida.

1.2  ~~  Charlotte Alchin

Charlotte was born at Boughton Malherbe in 1846 (Hollingbourn 1846 March qtr Volume 5 Page 291). The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Little Houses, Egerton. The 1861 census records that Charlotte was working as a factory hand and she was living with her parents at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Abbey.

Charlotte married Samuel Hunt in 1867 (Greenwich 1867 March qtr Volume 1d Page 822). Samuel and Charlotte had at least one child – William (1867). The 1871 census records that Charlotte was a cartridge maker in an armaments work and she and her son were staying with her parents at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey.

1.2.1  ~~  William Hunt

William was born at Waltham Abbey in 1867. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his mother and his grandparents at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey.

1.3  ~~  William Alchin

William was born at Egerton in 1847. The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Little Houses, Egerton. The 1861 census records that William was working as a labourer at the Royal Small Arms Factory and he was living with his parents at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1871 census records that William was a bayonet foiler in a gun factory.

William married Ellen Fish in London in 1874 (Kensington 1874 June qtr Volume 1a Page 291); she was born at Bishops Stortford, Essex in 1845. The couple may have had a child prior to their marriage. They had at least five children – Ada (1872), Nelly (1875), Clara (1877), Alice (1879) and Harriett (1882).

The 1881 census records that William was a sawyer and he and his wife and their four children were living at St Pancras. The 1891 census records that William was still a sawyer and he and his wife and their three youngest children were living at 4 Cowper Road, Sittingbourne.

The 1901 census records that William was employed as a sawyer in a brickfields. He and his wife were living alone at 4 Cowper Road, Sittingbourne.

1.3.1  ~~  Ada Alchin

Ada was born at Tottenham in 1872, two years before her parent’s marriage. The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at St Pancras.

1.3.2  ~~  Nelly Alchin

Nelly was born at Kentish Town in 1875 (Pancras 1875 June qtr Volume 1b Page 179). The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at St Pancras.

1.3.3  ~~  Clara Alchin

Clara was born at Kentish Town in 1877 (Pancras 1877 December qtr Volume 1b Page 191). The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at St Pancras. The 1891 census records that Clara was a school girl and she was living with her family at 4 Cowper Road, Sittingbourne.

Clara may have married either Harry Mears or Walter Samuel White in 1900 (Milton 1900 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1837).

1.3.4  ~~  Alice Alchin

Alice was born at Kentish Town in 1879. The 1881 census records that the young girl was living with her family at St Pancras. The 1891 census records that Alice was a school girl and she was living with her family at 4 Cowper Road, Sittingbourne.

1.3.5  ~~  Harriett Susannah Alchin

Harriett was born at St Pancras in 1882 (Pancras 1882 December qtr Volume 1b Page 164). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 4 Cowper Road, Sittingbourne.

1.4  ~~  Edward Alchin

Edward was born at Egerton in October 1849. The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Little Houses, Egerton. The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Abbey.

This man is a bit of a mystery. He supposedly emigrated to the United States in 1873 and yet had a daughter in England in 1877 who emigrated to the United States herself in 1890. The 1900 US census records that Edward was a widowed guard and he and his daughter were living at Manhattan in New York.

1.4.1  ~~  Margaret Alchin

Margaret was born in England in September 1877 (Pancras 1877 December qtr Volume 1b Page 170). She allegedly emigrated to the United States in 1890. The 1900 US census records that Margaret was a sales lady and she was living with her widowed father at Manhattan, New York.

1.5  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Edgerton in 1851. The 1851 census records that the 1 month old infant was living with her family at Little Houses, Egerton. The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Abbey.

Elizabeth married William Ewing at Manhattan on 2nd March 1882.

1.6  ~~  Albert Alchin

Albert was born at Edgerton in August 1852 (Warwick 1852 December qtr Volume 2a Page 445). The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1871 census records that Albert was a labourer in a powder factory and he was living with his parents at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey.

Albert married Mary A in about 1871; she was born in England in September 1852. Albert and Mary had two children – Alice (1878) and another, both of whom were still alive in 1900. Albert and his family emigrated to the United States in 1880. The 1900 census records that Albert was a coachman and he and his wife were living in Manhattan, New York.

1.6.1  ~~  Alice Alchin

Alice was born in England in October 1878. She emigrated to the United States with her parents in 1880. The 1900 census records that Alice was a maid for a stockbroker Arthur Oddie and his wife Helen at Manhattan, New York.

1.7  ~~  Caroline Alchin

Caroline was born at Waltham Abbey in 1854 (Edmonton 1854 September qtr Volume 3a Page 129). Caroline died a few months later (Edmonton 1855 March qtr Volume 3a Page 119).

1.8  ~~  Mary Rebecca Alchin

Mary was born at Waltham Abbey in 1856 (Edmonton 1856 March qtr Volume 3a Page 148). The 1861 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1871 census records that Mary was still at home (probably helping her mother to raise her numerous siblings) and she was living with her parents at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey.

1.9  ~~  Harriett Alchin

Harriett was born at Waltham Abbey in 1857 (Edmonton 1857 September qtr Volume 3a Page 138). The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Sewardstone Street, Waltham Abbey. The 1871 census records that Harriett was employed as a cartridge maker and she was living with her parents at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey.

1.10  ~~  Caroline Alchin

Caroline was born at Waltham Abbey in 1860 (Edmonton 1860 September qtr Volume 3a Page 11*). Like her earlier namesake she only lived for a few months (Edmonton 1861 March qtr Volume 3a Page 1167).

1.11  ~~  Jane Alchin

Jane was born at Waltham Holy Cross in 1861 (Edmonton 1861 December qtr Volume 3a Page *60). The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey.

1.12  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was born at Waltham Abbey in 1863 (Edmonton 1863 March qtr Volume 3a Page 172). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey. The 1881 census records that Richard was an apprentice blacksmith and he was boarding with his cousins William and Elizabeth Else at 85 Luton Road, Chatham. William Else was a wheelwright of Boughton Malherbe.

Richard emigrated to the United States in 1884. He married Annie; she was born in England in June 1860 and she migrated to the United States in 1875. The 1900 US census records that Richard was a blacksmith and he and his wife and his widowed father were living at Islip, Suffolk County in New York. He and his wife could read and write and they owned their own home which was mortgaged.

1.13  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was born at Waltham Abbey in 1864 (Edmonton 1864 September qtr Volume 3a Page 173). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 14 Fountain Place, Waltham Abbey. The 1881 census records that Henry was an apprenticed wheelwright and he was living with his parents at 8 Pheasant Cottages, Chatham.

2  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry (Harry) was born at Smarden in 1824. The 1881 census records that he was still a bachelor and he was working as an agricultural labourer. He was living in a cottage at East Sutton.

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