Part 1e  ~~  The Alchins of Tunbridge Wells, Kent

This family is descended directly from the ancient family of Alchorne of Rotherfield in Sussex. John Alchorne moved his family from Rotherfield to Horsmonden in Kent in about 1802 and thereafter the family was generally known as Alchin / Allchin. This evolution of their name was common to other branches of the family who had moved from Sussex to Kent in the previouys two centuries.

1.  ~~  John Alchorne

John was probably born at Rotherfield in about 1770. John married Hannah Smith at Rotherfield on 16th January 1798. The witnesses to their wedding were George Alchorne and Ann Bryant. John moved his family across the Sussex border into Kent in about 1800 or 1801.

John and Hannah had at least seven children – John (1799), Lucy (1802), Thomas (1804), Elizabeth (1806), Sarah (1808), James (1810) and Sophia (1815). Their eldest son was born at Rotherfield and baptised with the surname of Alchorne but the remainder were born at Horsmonden near Tonbridge and baptised with the surname of Alchin.

Hannah died before 1841. The 1841 census records that John was a 70 year old widower (surnamed Alchin) and he was living with his daughter and son – in law (Joseph and Sophia Standen) at the Millhouse, Hunton.

1.1  ~~  John Alchorne

John was born at Rotherfield in about 1799 but there is no record of his baptism there. He moved to Horsmonden in Kent with his family within a year or so of his birth. John married Harriett; she was born in Kent in about 1810. John and Harriett had at least one child – John (1838).

The 1841 census records that John was a labourer and he and his wife and their young son were living at Windmill Field, Tonbridge. Harriett died during the 1840’s. The 1851 census records that John was a widowed labourer and he and his son and his unmarried sister Sarah were living at 5 Montgomery Cottages, Tonbridge.

The 1861 census records that John was a porter for an ironmonger and he and his widowed sister Lucy Ribbens were living at 2 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells. The 1871 census records that John was an ironmonger’s labourer and he was living with his son John and his family at 26 Funnell Road, Tonbridge.

1.1.1  ~~  John Alchin

John was born at Horsmonden near Tonbridge in 1838 (Tonbridge 1838 December qtr Volume 4 Page 429). He was the son of John Allcorn of Rotherfield (born 1799) and his wife Harriett who was born in Kent in about 1810. This family is one of the examples where the name Alchorne was corrupted into Allchin when it migrated from Sussex into Kent.

The 1841 census records that John was an infant and he was living with his parents at Windmill Field, Tonbridge where his father was a labourer. The 1851 census records that John (recorded as Allcorn as his cousin’s still in Rotherfield were) was a labourer and he was living with his father and aunt Sarah Alchin at 5 Montgomery Cottages, Tonbridge.

John married Adelaide Elizabeth Card in 1859 (Tonbridge 1859 June qtr Volume 2a Page559); she was born at Rotherfield, Sussex in 1840. John and Adelaide had at least twelve children – Henry (1859), John (1860), Harriett (1862), Albert (1863), Frederick (1865), Alfred (1867), Ellen  (1869), Augusta (1872), Ernest (1873), Rose (1875), Arthur (1878) and Lily (1881).

The 1861 census records that John was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their eldest son were living at 4 Ely Terrace, Quarry Road, Tonbridge. Also living with them was Adelaide’s widowed mother Eliza Card.

The 1871 census records that John was a whitesmith and he and his wife, their five children and his elderly widowed father (recorded now as John Alchin) were living at 26 Funnell Road, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that John was a whitesmith and he and his very large family were living at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge.

John died in 1888 aged ‘47’ years (Tonbridge 1888 December qtr Volume 2a Page 341). The 1891 census records that Adelaide was a widowed laundress and she and three of her children were living at 5 Chandos Road, Tonbridge.

The 1901 census records that Adelaide was a widowed charwoman and she was living with her unmarried son Arthur at 3 Chandos Road, Tunbridge Wells. Adelaide died in 1915 aged 76 years (Tonbridge 1915 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1025).

1.1.1.1  ~~  Henry William Alchin

Henry was born at Tunbridge Wells at about the same time as his parent’s marriage in 1859 (Tonbridge 1859 June qtr Volume 2a Page 400). The 1861 census records that the toddler was living with his family at 4 Ely Terrace, Quarry Road, Tonbridge.

The 1871 census records that Henry was paralysed. He was living with his family at 26 Funnell Road, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that he was employed as an ironmonger. Henry was unmarried and he was living with his parents at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge.

Henry married Harriett Scriven in early 1887 (Tonbridge 1887 March qtr Volume 2a Page 777). Unfortunately Harriett died the following year aged only 34 years (Tonbridge 1888 March qtr Volume 2a Page 431). Henry subsequently married either Ellen Huggins or Ellen Lovegrove Lucas in 1890 (Tonbridge 1890 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1197); whichever Ellen he married she was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1849.

The 1901 census records that Henry was working as a whitesmith. He and his wife were living at 8 Clifton Place, Tunbridge Wells. Also living with them was 15 year old Fred Scriven who was probably a relation of Henry’s first wife. Henry died in 1918 aged 58 years (Tonbridge 1918 June qtr Volume 2a Page 968).

1.1.1.2  ~~  John Alchin

John was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1861 (Tonbridge 1861 March qtr Volume 2a Page 417). John died almost straight away (Tonbridge 1861 March qtr Volume 2a Page 273).

1.1.1.3  ~~  Harriett Eliza Alchin

Harriett was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1862 (Tonbridge 1862 March qtr Volume 2a Page 436). Harriett died in 1864 aged 2 years (Tonbridge 1864 December qtr Volume 2a Page 284).

1.1.1.4  ~~  Albert Edward Alchin

Albert was born at Tonbridge in 1863 (Tonbridge 1863 December qtr Volume 2a Page 456). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 26 Funnell Road, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that Albert was employed as a chemist’s boy and he was living with his family at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge.

Albert married Mary Jane Palmer in 1890 (Tonbridge 1890 June qtr Volume 2a Page 1134); she was born at Medhurst in 1864. Albert and his wife had at least four children – Mabel (1891), Hilda (1893), Ivy (1896) and Albert (1900).

The 1891 census records that Albert was an ironmonger’s assistant and he and his wife were living alone at 3 Cumberland Yard Cottages, Tonbridge. The 1901 census records that Albert was an ironmonger’s porter and he and his wife and their four children were living at 2 Cumberland Yard Cottages, Tonbridge.

Albert died in 1945 aged 81 years (Tonbridge 1945 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1462).

1.1.1.4.1  ~~  Mabel J. Alchin

Mabel was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1891. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 2 Cumberland Yard Cottages, Tonbridge. Mabel married a man named Auld in 1912 (Tonbridge 1912 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1787).

1.1.1.4.2  ~~  Hilda Adelaide Alchin

Hilda was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1893 (Tonbridge 1893 December qtr Volume 2a Page 649). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 2 Cumberland Yard Cottages, Tonbridge.

1.1.1.4.3  ~~  Ivy Annie Alchin

Ivy was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1896 (Tonbridge 1896 March qtr Volume 2a Page 689). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 2 Cumberland Yard Cottages, Tonbridge.

1.1.1.4.4  ~~  Albert Tom Alchin

Albert was born at Tunbridge Wells on 25th October 1900 (Tonbridge 1900 December qtr Volume 2a Page 713). The 1901 census records that the 6 month old infant was living with his family at 2 Cumberland Yard Cottages, Tonbridge.

Albert was a merchant seaman during World War One (F54650).

1.1.1.5  ~~  Frederick James Alchin

Frederick was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1865 (Tonbridge 1865 September qtr Volume 2a Page 461). The 1871 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 26 Funnell Road, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that Frederick was employed as a hair dresser and he was living with his parents at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge.

Frederick married Alice E: she was born at Hastings in 1867. Frederick and Alice had at least two children – Frederick (1888) and Alice (1889). The 1901 census records that Frederick was working as a plumber and he and his family were living at 9 Bedford Terrace, Tunbridge Wells.

Frederick died in 1950 aged 85 years (Chatham 1950 June qtr Volume 5b Page 303). Alice died in 1953 also aged 85 years (Thanet 1953 March qtr Volume 5b Page 1166).

1.1.1.5.1  ~~  Frederick Alchin

Frederick was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1888 (Tonbridge 1888 June qtr Volume 2a Page 662). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his parents at 9 Bedford Terrace, Tunbridge Wells.

1.1.1.5.2  ~~  Alice Mary L. Alchin

Alice was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1889 (Tonbridge 1889 December qtr Volume 2a Page 680). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 9 Bedford Terrace, Tunbridge Wells.

Alice married Francis S. Card (a cousin perhaps) in 1913 (Tonbridge 1913 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1899).

1.1.1.6  ~~  Alfred Compton Alchin

Alfred was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1867 (Tonbridge 1867 September qtr Volume 2a Page 501). The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 26 Funnell Road, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that he was employed as an errand boy and he was living with his parents at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge.

Alfred married Jane (Tonbridge 1887 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1168); she was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1869. Alfred and Jane had at least four children – Alfred (1889), Henry (1892), Rose (1894) and Nellie (1896).

Alfred died in 1896 aged only 29 years (Tonbridge 1896 December qtr Volume 2a Page 418). The 1901 census records that Jane was a widowed “collar shirt ironer”. She and her four young children were living at 96 Hatton Road, Tunbridge Wells.

1.1.1.6.1  ~~  Alfred Compton Alchin

Alfred was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1889 (Tonbridge 1889 March qtr Volume 2a Page 675). The 1901 census records that Alfred was living with his widowed mother at 96 Hatton Road, Tunbridge Wells.

1.1.1.6.2  ~~  Henry David Alchin

Henry was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1893 (Tonbridge 1893 March qtr Volume 2a Page 695). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at 96 Hatton Road, Tunbridge Wells.

1.1.1.6.3  ~~  Rose Elizabeth Alchin

Rose was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1894 (Tonbridge 1894 December qtr Volume 2a Page 672). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her widowed mother at 96 Hatton Road, Tunbridge Wells.

1.1.1.6.4  ~~  Nellie Ada Alchin

Nellie was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1896 (Tonbridge 1896 September qtr Volume 2a Page 694). The 1901 census records that she was living with her widowed mother at 96 Hatton Road, Tunbridge Wells.

1.1.1.7  ~~  Ellen Adelaide Alchin

Ellen was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1869 (Tonbridge 1869 December qtr Volume 2a Page 528). The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 26 Funnell Road, Tonbridge. The 1881 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her family at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge.

Ellen married Frederick Edwin Norris in 1891 (Tonbridge 1891 March qtr Volume 2a Page 958); he was born at Esher in 1868. The 1901 census records that Ellen was employed as a cook and Frederick as a school porter at a school run by the Johnson sisters at 48 Sheen Road, Richmond. The couple do not appear to have had any surviving children.

1.1.1.8  ~~  Augusta Kate Alchin

Augusta was born at Tonbridge in 1872 (Tonbridge 1872 March qtr Volume 2a Page 558). Augusta died a few months later (Tonbridge 1872 September qtr Volume 2a Page 305).

1.1.1.9  ~~  Ernest Nelson Alchin

Ernest was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1873 (Tonbridge 1873 December qtr Volume 2a Page 576). The 1881 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at 52 Tunnell Road, Tonbridge. Ernest married Susannah Hall in 1899 (Tonbridge 1899 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1567); she was born in Norfolk in 1875.

Ernest and Susannah had at least one child – Edith (1901). The 1901 census records that Ernest was employed as an engine fitter’s mate. He and his young family were living at 69 Powdermill Park, Southboro near Tonbridge. Susannah may have died in 1955 aged 79 years (Sheffield 1955 March qtr Volume 2a Page 370).

1.1.1.9.1  ~~  Edith Annie Alchin

Edith was born at High Brooms near Tonbridge in early 1901 (Tonbridge 1901 March qtr Volume 2a Page 769). The 1901 census records that the 1 month old infant was living with her family at 69 Powdermill Park, Southboro.

1.1.1.10  ~~  Rose Eleanor Alchin

Rose was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1875 (Tonbridge 1875 December qtr Volume 2a Page 549). The 1881 census records that Rose was a school girl and she was living with her family at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge. Rose married Robert Brockelbank in 1900 (Tonbridge 1900 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1482).

The 1901 census records that Robert was employed as a railway parcel porter and he and his wife were living in two rooms at 43 Lemon Road, Islington.

1.1.1.11  ~~  Arthur Thomas Alchin

Arthur was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1878. The 1881 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge. The 1901 census records that was employed as a painter and he was living with his widowed mother at 3 Chandos Road, Tunbridge Wells.

Arthur died in 1946 aged 68 years (Tonbridge 1946 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1360).

1.1.1.12  ~~  Lily May Alchin

Lily was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1880 (Tonbridge 1881 March qtr Volume 2a Page 662). The 1881 census records that the 1 month old infant was living with her family at 52 Tunnel Road, Tonbridge. Lily died a few months later (Tonbridge 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 330).

1.2  ~~  Lucy Alchin

Lucy was born at Horsmonden in 1802 and she was baptised at Horsmonden on 5th September 1802. By 1822 Lucy was living at Kingsdown (the hamlet near Dartford rather than the one north of Dover) – she was probably working there as a servant girl. Lucy had a natural born child there to William Revell – James (1822).

Subsequently Lucy married William Ribbens at Kingsdown on 5th January 1824. The ceremony was performed by Rev’d W.W. Peete and the witnesses were Pamelia Wakeman, Jane Mills and John Bowyer. William Ribbens was born at Kingsdown in 1803 and he was probably the son of William and Ann Ribbens. William and Lucy were the witnesses at the wedding of Lucy’s youngest sister Sophia in 1838 to Joseph Standen.

William and Lucy had at least four children – Frederick (1825), Benjamin (1827), Sophia (1834) and Mary (1846). Undoubtedly there were other children who died in infancy or miscarried. The 1841 census records that William was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and two of their children were living at The Green, Kingsdown.

The 1851 census records that William was a labourer and Lucy was a needlewoman. The couple and three of their children were still living at Kingsdown. William died at Farningham in 1858 aged 55 years and he was buried at Kingsdown on 13th June 1858.

The 1861 census records that Lucy was a widowed servant and she was living with her widowed brother John Alchorne at 2 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells. The 1871 census records that Lucy was a laundress and she was living at 7 Grove Hill Cottages, Tunbridge Wells. She had two lodgers living with her.

The 1881 census records that Lucy was almost 80 years old and she was living alone at 4 Grove Hill Cottages, Tunbridge Wells.

1.2.1  ~~  James Alchin

James was born at Kingsdown in 1822 the natural son of Lucy Alchin. His reputed father was William Revell. The 1841 census records that James was a blacksmith and he was living with Ann Ribbens (the mother of his step-father William Ribbens) at Maidstone Road, Kingsdown.

James married Mary Holland at Fawkham on 26th June 1847; she was born at Ridley in 1822. James and Mary do not appear to have had any surviving children. The 1851 census records that James was a blacksmith and he and his wife were living alone at Westwood, Southfleet.

The 1861 census records that James was a blacksmith employing one man. He and his wife and his employee (James Hailes) were living at Buller’s Point, Ash. The 1871 census records that James was still a blacksmith and he and his wife were living alone at Cottage # 53, Hartley.

The 1881 census records that James was now an agricultural labourer and he and his wife were living at Hartley (probably now in considerable poverty). James probably died in 1883 aged 60 years (Dartford 1883 December qtr Volume 2a Page 260). Mary probably died in 1894 aged 71 years (Dartford 1894 March qtr Volume 2a Page 339).

1.2.2  ~~  Frederick William Ribbens

Frederick, sometimes recorded as William, was born at Kingsdown in 1825. He was not recorded with his parents in the 1841 census and he was probably away working. The 1851 census records that Frederick was an unmarried labourer and he was still living with his parents at Kingsdown.

Frederick married his (first?) cousin Rebecca Christiana Ribbens in the mid 1850’s; she was born at Kingsdown in 1828 the daughter of the local blacksmith Oliver Ribbens and his wife Eliza. Before her marriage Rebecca was a milliner of Kingsdown. Frederick and Rebecca had at least five children – Rebecca (1856), Beatrice (1858), Kate (1860), William (1867) and Gertrude (1870).

The 1861 census records that Frederick was a coachman and he and his wife and their three children were living next to his mother and uncle at 1 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells. The 1871 census records that Frederick (enumerated as William) was a fly proprietor and he and his wife and three of their children were living at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells.

The 1881 census records that Frederick was a fly driver and he and his wife and three of their children were still living at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells. Frederick died in the 1880’s. The 1891 census records that Rebecca was a widowed dressmaker and she and her unmarried son were living at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells.

1.2.2.1  ~~  Rebecca Frederica Ribbens

Rebecca, sometimes known as Ricca, was born at Kingsdown in 1856. The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 1 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells. The 1871 census records that Ricca was a dressmaker and she was living with her parents at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells.

1.2.2.2  ~~  Beatrice Eliza Ribbens

Beatrice was born at Kingsdown in 1858. The 1861 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 1 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells. The 1881 census records that Beatrice was an unmarried dress maker and she was living with her parents at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells.

1.2.2.3  ~~  Kate Emily Ribbens

Kate was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1860. The 1861 census records that the 5 month old infant was living with her family at 1 Mount Pleasant Cottages, Grove Hill Road, Tunbridge Wells.

1.2.2.4  ~~  (Frederick) William Ribbens

William was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1867. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells. The 1881 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells.

The 1891 census records that William (here called Frederick William perhaps in memory of his dead father) was an unmarried draper’s porter and he was still living with his widowed mother at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells.

1.2.2.5  ~~  Gertrude Ribbens

Gertrude was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1870. The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells. The 1881 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 1 Ely Lane, Tunbridge Wells.

The 1891 census records that Gertrude was a house maid for William and Emma Wilkens at 17 Queens Road, Tonbridge. The 1901 census records that Gertrude, who was still unmarried, was a house maid for Charles and Nellie Watson at Pembury End House, Tonbridge.

1.2.3  ~~  Benjamin Ribbens

Benjamin was born at Kingsdown in 1827. The 1841 census records that Benjamin was living with his family at The Green, Kingsdown. The 1851 census records that Benjamin was an unmarried labourer and he was still living with his parents at Kingsdown.

Benjamin married Maria Allen at Kingsdown on 5th November 1859; she was born at Aylsworth, Suffolk in 1827, the daughter of Thomas Allen a labourer. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d Thomas Hooper and the witnesses were Abraham and Eliza West.

Benjamin and Maria do not appear to have had any surviving children, although they may have fostered children. The 1861 census records that Benjamin was a carter and he and his wife were living alone at Nock Mill, Kingsdown.

The 1871 census records that Benjamin was a farm labourer and he and his wife were living at Barrack Row, Green Lane, Kingsdown. Also living with them was 1 year old Charles Letchford of Kingsdown who is described in the census as a ‘nurse child’ and he may have been an orphan or abandoned.

Benjamin died at Dartford Union Workhouse in 1894 aged 67 years and he was buried at Kingsdown on 26th February 1894.

1.2.4  ~~  Sophia Ribbens

Sophia was born at Kingsdown in 1834. The 1841 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Kingsdown.

1.2.5  ~~  Mary Ann Ribbens

Mary was born at Kingsdown in 1846. The 1851 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Kingsdown.

1.3  ~~  Thomas Alchin (Alchorne)

Thomas was born at Horsmonden in 1804 and he was baptised at Horsmonden on 19th August 1804. Like his siblings he was baptised with the surname Alchin but used the name Alchorne (Allchorn, Allchorne) for much of his life. Thomas married Mary; she was born at Horsmonden in 1810.

Thomas and Mary had at least four children – James (1834), George (1836), John (1838) and William (1847). The 1841 census records that Thomas (Alchorne) was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their three children were living at Heath Cottages, Horsmonden.

The 1851 census records that Thomas was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and two of their children were living at Horsmonden.

1.3.1  ~~  James Alchin (Alchorne)

James was born at Horsmonden in 1834 and he was baptised at Horsmonden on 9th February 1834. The 1841 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Heath Cottages, Horsmonden.

1.3.2  ~~  George Alchorne

George was born at Horsmonden in 1836. The 1841 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Heath Cottages, Horsmonden.

1.3.3  ~~  John Alchorne

John was born at Horsmonden in 1838. The 1841 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Heath Cottages, Horsmonden. The 1851 census records that John was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at Horsmonden.

1.3.4  ~~  William Alchorne

William was born at Horsmonden in 1847. The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Horsmonden.

1.4  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Horsmonden in 1806 and she was baptised at Horsmonden on 22nd June 1806.

1.5  ~~  Sarah Alchin

Sarah was born at Horsmonden in 1808 and she was baptised at Horsmonden on 9th October 1808.

1.6  ~~  James Alchin (Alchorne)

James was born at Horsmonden in 1810 and he was baptised at Horsmonden on 9th December 1810. James married an unknown woman (possibly Sophia who died in 1850) and they had at least four children – John (1838), Mary (1844), Alfred (1846) and Elizabeth (1848).

The 1851 census records that James (Alchorn) was a jobbing carpenter and he and his four children were living at Brenchley. James is recorded as being married however there is no sign of his wife. Instead his 36 year old housekeeper Mary Burr of Brenchley and her four children are sharing the house with James and his children.

The 1861 census records that James (Allchin) was a widowed carpenter and he was lodging with George and Amelia Russell at Brenchley.

1.6.1  ~~  John Alchin (Alchorne)

John was born at Brenchley in 1838 (Tonbridge 1838 December qtr Volume 5 Page 429). The 1851 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Brenchley.

1.6.2  ~~  Mary Ann Alchin (Alchorne)

Mary was born at Brenchley in 1844 (Tonbridge 1844 December qtr Volume 5 Page 492). The 1851 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Brenchley.

1.6.3  ~~  Alfred Alchin (Alchorne)

Alfred was born at Brenchley in 1846 (Tonbridge 1846 March qtr Volume 5 Page 520). The 1851 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Brenchley.

1.6.4  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin (Alchorne)

Elizabeth was born at Brenchley in 1848 (Tonbridge 1848 June qtr Volume 5 Page 521). The 1851 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Brenchley.

1.7  ~~  Sophia Alchin

Sophia was born at Horsmonden in 1815 and she was baptised at Horsmonden on 19th February 1815. Sophia married Joseph Standen at Kingsdown on 3rd August 1838 (Dartford 1838 September qtr Volume 5 Page 137). The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d John Larking Gardiner and the witnesses were her sister and brother in law (Lucy and William Ribbens).

Joseph was born in Kent in about 1816 and at the time of his marriage he was a labourer of Horsmonden. He was the son of William Standen who was also a labourer. Joseph and Sophia had at least one child – Charles (1840).

The 1841 census records that Joseph was an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and their infant son were living at Mill House, Hunton. Sophia’s elderly widowed father John Alchorne was also living with them.

1.7.1  ~~  Charles Standen

Charles was born in Kent in late 1840. The 1841 census records that the 6 month old infant was living with his family at Mill House, Hunton.

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