Volume 2 – Kent: The Alchins of Meopham, Leybourne and the Mallings

Part 3 – Alchins of Leybourne and the Mallings, Kent 1680 – 1901 ...continued...

1.1.3.8.3.1.6.2  ~~  Sidney Alchin

Sidney was born at Islington in London in 1853 (Islington 1853 June qtr Volume 1b Page 181). The 1861 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 32 Coles Terrace, Islington. The 1871 census records that Sidney was working as a shipbroker's clerk and he was living with his family at 180 Barnsbury Road, Islington.

Sidney married Margaret Emily Wood in 1878 (Pancras 1878 December qtr Volume 1b Page 89); she was born at Gravesend in about 1854. Sidney and Margaret had at least three children  – Ethel (1880), Alfred (1883) and Maggie (1885). The 1881 census records that Sidney was employed as a clerk and he and his family lived at 7 Englands Lane, Hampstead near his parents.

The 1891 census records that Sidney was a 'vendor of government stamps and postage orders'. He and his wife and their three children were living at 109 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead. Margaret Alchin died at Hampstead in 1893 aged 39 years (Hampstead 1893 June qtr Volume 1a Page 454). Sidney subsequently married Minnie Milton at Hampstead in 1895 (Hampstead 1895 December qtr Volume 1a Page 1323). 

Sidney and Minnie had at least one child – Sidney (1898). The 1901 census records that Sidney ran a chemist and postmaster business and he and his family lived at 55 Englands Lane, Hampstead. Sidney's wife is not recorded with him in the census but he is shown as married and not widowed so she must have been away at the time. Also living in the household was 27 year old Amy Stott from Lewisham, Kent who was employed as a post office clerk.

Sidney died in 1912 aged 58 years (Gravesend 1912 March qtr Volume 2a Page 866). Sidney and Minnie's only son, Sidney was killed in action in December 1917. At the time of her son's death Minnie was living at Oak Cottage, Sunny Hill Road, Bournemouth. Min nie died in 1955 aged 91 years (Wandsworth 1955 March qtr Volume 5d Page 926).

1.1.3.8.3.1.6.2.1  ~~  Ethel Annie Alchin

Ethel was born at Hampstead in London in 1880 (Hampstead 1880 September qtr Volume 1a Page 664). At the time of the 1881 census she was a 10 month old baby and she was living with her parents at Hampstead. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 109 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead.

The 1901 census records that she was living with her family at 55 Englands Lane, Hampstead. Ethel probably married in 1906 (Christchurch 1906 December qtr Volume 2b Page 1585).

1.1.3.8.3.1.6.2.2  ~~  Alfred Cecil Alchin

Alfred was born at Hampstead in 1883 (Hampstead 1883 June qtr Volume 1a Page 671). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 109 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead. The 1901 census records that he was employed as an electrical engineer and he was living with his family at 55 Englands Lane, Hampstead.

1.1.3.8.3.1.6.2.3  ~~  Margaret Jane Victoria Alchin

Margaret, also known as Maggie, was born at Hampstead in 1885 (Hampstead 1885 March qtr Volume 1a Page 728). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her  family at 109 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead. The 1901 census records that Maggie was living with her family at 55 Englands Lane, Hampstead. She was probably still going to school.

Margaret probably married in 1908 (Gravesend 1908 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1321).

1.1.3.8.3.1.6.2.4  ~~  Sidney Milton Alchin

Sidney was born at Hampstead in 1898 (Hampstead 1898 September qtr Volume 1a Page 630). The 1901 census records that he was living with his family at 55 Englands Lane, Hampstead. Sidney joined the British Army during World War One. He was a Second Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Queen's Own (Royal West Kent) Regiment.

Sidney was killed in action on the Western Front on Thursday 13th December 1917 aged only 19 years. In all likelihood Sidney would only have seen less than a few weeks action – for much of the war the life expectancy of junior subalterns was less than a month.

1.1.3.8.3.1.7  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was born in 1827 and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 30th September 1827 along with her brothers Alfred and James. The 1841 census records that Elizabeth was a pupil at Brook House, West Malling.

Elizabeth was bequeathed the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds by her great-aunt Susanna Alchin in 1842. She must have been a favourite of her great-aunt Susanna who left her additional legacies of a 1000 pounds over and above what was left to Elizabeth's brothers and sisters.

The 1851 census records that Elizabeth was unmarried and she was living with her widowed mother at Teston Street, Teston. The 1861 census records that Elizabeth was still a spinster and she was living with her mother at Water Street, Wateringbury.

Twenty years later the census of 1881 records that Elizabeth was an unmarried annuitant living with her unmarried sister Ann Margaret Alchin at Hastings in Sussex. Elizabeth died in 1883 aged 56 years (Hastings 1883 December qtr Volume 2b Page 18).

1.1.3.8.3.1.8  ~~  Susannah Alchin

Susannah was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 14th June 1829. The 1841 census records that Susanna was living with her widowed mother at East Malling Heath. She was bequeathed the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds by her great-aunt Susanna Alchin in 1842.

The 1851 census records that Susannah was living with her mother and sisters at Teston Street, Teston. Susannah may have married in either 1856 or 1858.

1.1.3.8.3.1.9  ~~  Louisa Alchin

Louisa was born at East Malling on 26th February 1830. She and her sister Ann were baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 20th October 1833. The 1841 census records that Louisa was living with her widowed mother at East Malling Heath. Louisa was bequeathed the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds by her great-aunt Susanna Alchin in 1842.

The 1851 census records that Louisa was unmarried and she was living with her mother and sisters at Teston Street, Teston. The 1861 census records that Louisa was unmarried and she and her sisters were living with their widowed mother at Water Street, Wateringbury. It is possible that the 1881 census records her (the age given is wrong) staying at a boarding house at 41 Nightingale Street, Portsea in Hampshire.

The 1901 census records that Louisa was living on her own means (probably annuities left by her father and aunts) and she was living in two rooms at 2 Norfolk Square, Brighton. Louisa died at 3 Norfolk Square, Brighton in 1914 aged 83 years (Brighton 1914 June qtr Volume 2b Page 284). She was buried at East Malling on 13th June 1914.

1.1.3.8.3.1.10  ~~  Ann Margaret Alchin

Ann was born at East Malling on 5th March 1833. She and her sister Louisa were baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 20th October 1833. The 1841 census records that Ann was living with her widowed mother at East Malling Heath. Ann was bequeathed the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds by her great-aunt Susanna Alchin in 1842.

The 1851 census records that Ann was living with her mother and sisters at Teston Street, Teston. The 1861 census records that Ann and her two unmarried sisters were living with their widowed mother at Water Street, Wateringbury. The 1881 census records that she was an unmarried annuitant living with her unmarried sister Elizabeth Alchin at Hastings, Sussex.

Ann may have married in 1894 at the age of 61 years (Hastings 1894 March qtr Volume 2b Page 57).

1.1.3.8.3.2  ~~  Thomas Alchin

Thomas was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 6th August 1790. He married Mary Ann Shepherd at St Peter's church, Ditton on 31st August 1819. Thomas and Mary Ann had at least two children – Mary Ann (1821) and Elizabeth (1822). Thomas was a witness at his elder brother's second marriage at East Malling in 1820.

Thomas' aunt Ann Alchin left him the sum of 600 pounds when she died in 1825. Her will, and that of her sister Susannah who died in 1842, describes Thomas as a miller of Ditton. Susannah left Thomas at least 8400 pounds plus the residue of her personal and real estate and this bequest was probably the basis of his fortune.

The 1841 census records that Thomas was a miller and he and his wife and their two daughters were living at Manor Mill, Ditton. He ran and owned the paper mill, perhaps at East Malling, which appears to have been owned by the family since the 17th century, certainly from before 1702.

 Mary probably died in 1849 and she was probably aged in her early 50's (Malling 1949 December qtr Volume 5 Page 262). The 1851 census records that Thomas was a "landed proprietor" of Ditton near East Malling.

Thomas died at Ditton in 1857 (Malling 1857 September qtr Volume 2a Page 215) and in his will he directed that his assets be sold and used to form a trust fund for his daughters Mary Ann and Elizabeth. Part of his last Will and Testament is reproduced below:

"This is my last Will and Testament of me Thomas Allchin of Ditton in the County of Kent Miller I appoint my nephew William Henry Allchin of No 7 Pembroke Villas Westbourne Cross Bayswater in the County of Middlesex Bachelor of Medicine and Thomas Andrews of East Malling in the County of Kent Gentleman Executors and Trustees of this my will and to each of whom for the trouble he will have in the execution of this my will I bequeath the sum of fifty pounds.

I give devise and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Ann Allchin all those my two freehold cottages at Town Malling in the County of Kent with their rights members and appurtenances thereto respectively belonging to hold the same unto and to the use of my said daughter Mary Ann Allchin her heirs and assigns for her and their own use and benefit forever. I direct an Inventory to be taken and valuation made with all convenient speed after my decease by a competent person or persons to be selected by my said Executors and Trustees of all and every the stock in trade horses waggons carts implements and utensils which shall be belonging to and used by me in my said trade or business of a Miller at the time of my decease and also of all and every my household furniture goods plate linen china glass books pictures wines liquors household stores and other effects which shall be in upon or about my Dwelling house at the time of my decease.

And I do hereby declare and direct that on payment within three months after such valuation as aforesaid shall be made by my daughter Mary Ann Allchin to my said Executors and Trustees of the total amount of such valuation my said Executors and Trustees shall deliver and hand over to the said Mary Ann Allchin her Executors Administrators and Assigns to and for her and their own absolute use and benefit all and every the articles chattels and effects comprised in such Inventory and valuation as aforesaid and in such case my said Executors and Trustees shall stand possessors of the amount which shall be so paid to them by the said Mary Ann Allchin for the purchase of such articles and effects as aforesaid Upon such and the like trusts as are hereinafter expressed and declared of me and concerning my residuary Estate and Effects and the stocks or funds in which the same shall be invested under the trusts hereinafter contained But in case my said daughter the said Mary Ann Allchin shall refuse or decline or neglect or omit to pay to my said Executors and Trustees the amount of the aforesaid valuation within three months after the making of such valuation as aforesaid Then upon trust that they my said Trustees shall and do immediately after the expiration of the said period of three months sell and dispose of and convert into money all and every my said stock in trade horses waggons carts implements and utensils household goods furniture plate linen china and other effects in such and the same manner as is hereinafter directed with respect to the sale and conversion of my residuary Estate and Effects and shall and do stand possessors of and interested in the monies to arise and be produced by and from the sale and disposal thereof in such and the same trusts and for such and the same ends intents and purposes as are hereinafter expressed and declared with reference to the Monies to arise and be produced from the sale and conversion of my residuary personal Estate."

Shortly before his death there may have been a falling out between William Henry Alchin and his uncle Thomas Alchin as by a codicil to his will Thomas removed his nephew as an Executor and Trustee for his will (the other explanation is that William Henry Alchin had moved back overseas as his son, also William Henry Alchin, was born in Paris, France in about 1846). The codicil also reveals that Thomas had sold or otherwise relinquished control of the family mill:

"This is a Codicil to the last Will and Testament of me Thomas Allchin of Ditton in the County of Kent late Miller but lately but now out of business whose will bears date the sixteenth day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty two. Whereas I am desirous of removing my nephew William Henry Allchin from the Trusteeship and Execution of my will and of appointing in his place and stead Thomas Henry Park of Ditton in the County of Kent Farmer. Now therefore I do hereby revoke the appointment of the said William Henry Allchin as an Executor and Trustee of my Will and as a Trustee and Legatee thereof and so in the place and stead of the said William Henry Allchin appoint the said Thomas Henry Park. And I direct that my said will shall be read and construed as if the name of the said Thomas Henry Park has been inserted therein in the place and stead of the said William Henry Allchin. In all other aspects I confirm my said Will in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this sixth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty six Thomas Allchin Signed by the said Thomas Allchin the Testator as and for a codicil to this last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same was at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses William Horden Carpenter West Malling William Few Clerk to Mr Monckton Solicitor Maidstone

Proved at London with a Codicil the 4th September 1857 before (……..) Frederick Thomas Pratt Doctor of Laws and Surrogate by the Oaths of Thomas Andrews the Executor named in the Will and Thomas Henry Park the said Executor named in the Codicil to whom Administration was granted having been first sworn duly to Administer."

1.1.3.8.3.2.1  ~~  Mary Ann Alchin

Mary was baptised at St Peter's church, Ditton on 14th January 1821. Her great-aunt Susanna Alchin left Mary Ann the sum of 1,500 pounds in her will of 1842. The 1841 census records that Mary was living with her parents at Manor Mill, Ditton. The 1851 census records that Mary Ann was living with her widowed father at Ditton. Mary Ann was one of the major beneficiaries of her father's will in 1856.

The 1861 census records that Mary Ann was still unmarried and she was living at Ditton Street, Ditton. Also living with her were her sister Elizabeth Golding, Elizabeth's two children and two servants. The 1871 census records that Mary was living at her family home at Ditton Street, Ditton with her sister Elizabeth, her sister's two children and her cousin Thomas Alchin.

The 1873 land ownership survey records that Mary owned 16 acres freehold (plus many more acres on leasehold) with a gross estimated rental of 134 pounds 2 shillings. The 1881 census records that Mary was still unmarried and she was living at Church Mill House, Ditton with her widowed brother-in-law and her niece and her family. Also living with them were 4 servants.

The 1891 census records that the 70 year old was living with her great nephew, John Golding, and his family at Church Mill House, Ditton. Mary Ann died aged 71 years (Malling 1892 March qtr Volume 2a Page 545) and she was buried at Ditton on 9th January 1892.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was baptised at St Peter's church, Ditton on 11th August 1822. The 1841 census records that she was living with her parents at Manor Mill, Ditton. Elizabeth married Edward Oliver Golding at St Peter's church, Ditton on 9th September 1845. Edward was a surgeon and he was born at Wookey, Somerset in 1819, the son of John Golding and Mary Manvell.

During the late 1840s Edward and Elizabeth were living at Aylesford where they had at least three children  – John (1847), Elizabeth (1848) and John (1850). The 1861 census records that Elizabeth and her two surviving children were staying with her sister Mary Ann Alchin at Ditton Street, Ditton. There is no sign of her husband Edward and he probably remained behind while Elizabeth and their daughter visited her sister.

The 1871 census records that Elizabeth was a doctor's wife and she and her two children were living with her spinster sister at Ditton Street, Ditton. Elizabeth died before 1881. The census of 1881 records that Edward was a widowed retired surgeon and he was living with his sister-in-law and his daughter and her family at Church Mill House, Ditton.

Edward Oliver Golding died at 9 Aitken Road, Catford aged 68 years. He was buried at Ditton on 3rd February 1887.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.1  ~~  John Golding

John was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 5th December 1847 (Malling 1847 December qtr Volume 5 Page **). He must have died at a fairly young age as his name was re-used three years later.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.2  ~~  Elizabeth Golding

Elizabeth was born at Aylesford in 1848 (Malling 1848 December qtr Volume 5 Page 3**) and she was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 29th October 1848. The 1851 census records that she was staying with her widowed grandfather, Thomas Alchin, at Ditton.

The 1861 census records that Elizabeth was a school girl and she and her mother were staying with her aunt Mary Ann  Alchin at Ditton. The 1871 census records that Elizabeth was unmarried. She was living with her mother and aunt at her grandfather's house at Ditton Street, Ditton.

Elizabeth married John Porch Golding; he was probably a cousin and he was born at Islington in London in 1852. He may have been a ne'er-do-well as the 1881 census records his occupation as "living on relations". John and Elizabeth had at least four children – Gertrude (1876), Adila (1877), William (1879) and Bertha (1880). The 1881 census records that Elizabeth and her family were living with her unmarried aunt at Church Mill House, Ditton and probably had some prospect of inheriting the house on the death of her aunt.

Both Elizabeth and her husband died fairly young. Elizabeth died at Wherrington House, Plumpton in Middlesex aged 39 years. She was buried at Ditton on 14th February 1888. John Porch Golding died at Deal aged 47 years. He was buried at Ditton on 15th May 1900.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.2.1  ~~  Gertrude Elizabeth Golding

Gertrude was born at Ditton in 1876 (Malling 1876 September qtr Volume 2a Page 540). The 1881 census records that she was living with her family at Church Mill House, Ditton.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.2.2  ~~  Adela Sarah Golding

Adela was born at Ditton in 1877 (Malling 1877 December qtr Volume 2a Page 544). The 1881 census records that she was living with her family at Church Mill House, Ditton. Adela, listed as Adda, was recorded at Kensington in London by the 1901 census. Her occupation was given as school teacher.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.2.3  ~~  William Porch Golding

William was born at Ditton in 1879. The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at Church Mill House, Ditton. William died at Dover Court aged 16 years. He was buried at Ditton on 4th April 1895.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.2.4  ~~  Bertha Agnes Golding

Bertha was born at Ore in Sussex in 1880. At the time of the 1881 census she was 9 months old and she was living with her family at Church Mill House, Ditton. Bertha was baptised at Ditton on 27th August 1882 when she was 2 years old. The 1901 census records that Bertha was employed as a governess by the family of an officer at the Royal Marines Barracks, Forton.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.3  ~~  John Golding

John was born at Aylesford in mid 1850 and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 21st July 1850. The 1861 census records that John was a school boy and he and his mother were visiting his aunt Mary Ann Alchin at Ditton. The 1871 census records that John was employed as a commercial clerk in the rice trade. He was living with his mother and aunt at Ditton Street, Ditton.

The 1881 census records that John was a rice salesman. He was unmarried and he was living with his aunt Marian Alchin (the wife / widow of William Henry Alchin of Dorset) at 1 Gratton Road, Hammersmith in London. John married Jane; she was born at Sevenoaks in 1861. John and Jane had at least three children – Arthur (1881), Laura (1884) and Elizabeth (1895).

The census of 1891 records that John was a retired clerk and no doubt he would by then have come into possession of his inheritance. He and his wife and two children were living at Church Mill House, Ditton. Also living with them was John's 70 year old unmarried great-aunt Mary Ann Alchin.

The 1901 census records that John was still a retired clerk but the family seem to have come down in the world after the death of his great aunt. John and his family were living at 21 Lower Fant Road, Maidstone.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.3.1  ~~  Arthur Golding

Arthur was born at Holloway in London in 1881. The 1891 census records that Arthur was a school boy and he was living with his family at Church Mill House, Ditton. The 1901 census records that Arthur was unmarried and he was employed as a library assistant. he was living with his parents at 21 Lower Fant Road, Maidstone.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.3.2  ~~  Laura A. Golding

Laura was born at Catford in London in 1884. The 1891 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her family at Church Mill House, Ditton. The 1901 census records that Laura was still at school and she was living with her parents at 21 Lower Fant Road, Maidstone.

1.1.3.8.3.2.2.3.3  ~~  Elizabeth Jane Golding

Elizabeth was born at Ditton in 1895 (Malling 1895 December qtr Volume 2a Page 657), probably in her ancestral home. The 1901 census records that Elizabeth was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 21 Lower Fant Road, Maidstone.

1.1.3.8.3.3  ~~  Armigil Alchin

Armigil was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 5th April 1793. Armigil was a family named used for infant boys in the Whitting family. Armigil died aged 8 months and he was buried at East Malling on 18th December 1793.

1.1.3.8.3.4  ~~  George Alchin

George was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 14th August 1803. His aunt Ann Alchin left him the sum of 600 pounds invested in trust when she died in 1825. George married Mary Ann Baldock at Chatham on 11th January 1830. Mary Ann was possibly a descendant of Jane Alchin and William Webb of Bearsted in which case she would have been a distant cousin of her husband.

George and Mary Ann had at least one child – George (1835). The will of Susanna Alchin shows that George died sometime before 1839, probably in 1838 (Malling 1838 June qtr Volume 5 Page 268). He died aged 36 years and he was buried at East Malling on 29th June 1838. George's only son died just a few years later.

1.1.3.8.3.4.1  ~~  George Thomas Sander Alchin

George was baptised at Wouldham, Kent on 31st May 1835. George died at Rochester aged 5 years. He was buried at East Malling on 10th October 1840. George had originally been included in the Will of his great aunt Susannah Alchin but when he died her will had to be amended by a codicil.

1.1.3.8.4  ~~  Rachel Alchin

Rachel was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 14th December 1764. She married William Luck at East Malling on 27th July 1802. They were married by licence by the Vicar, Dan Hill, and the witnesses were her brother and sister, Henry Alchin junior and Ann Alchin. William Luck was a widower of Wrotham.

In 1825 her sister Ann Alchin left Rachel the sum of 1000 pounds. William Luck died before 1827. His widow subsequently married Thomas Porter of Hadlow at Wrotham on 27th October 1827. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd Richard Mays and the witnesses were Susannah Alchin and Henry Porter.

1.1.3.8.5  ~~  John Alchin

John was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 1st November 1769.

1.1.3.8.6  ~~  Susannah Alchin

Susannah was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 7th January 1774. Like most of her sisters, Susannah never married and she appears regularly in the parish documents as Miss Alchin. She was a witness at the second marriage of her sister Rachel at Wrotham in 1827. Susannah inherited a lot of property both from her father and her elder spinster sisters. The 1841 census records that Susannah was of Independent Means and she was living at Mill Street, East Malling. Her kinswoman and servant Elizabeth Alchin lived with her.

Susannah became a very wealthy woman and left over 25,000 pounds (today worth several millions) in bequests in her will dated 1839. The executors of her will were her nephew Thomas Alchin and her grandnephews William Henry Alchin and Thomas Hubbard Alchin, the sons of her deceased nephew William Henry Alchin.

Susannah left over 8400 pounds and her residuary personal estate to her nephew Thomas Alchin and 1500 pounds to each of her 10 surviving great grandnephews and grandnieces (Elizabeth and Mary Ann Alchin daughter of Thomas Alchin and Mary Ann Shepherd and William Henry, Thomas Hubbard, Alfred, James, Elizabeth, Louisa, Susanna and Ann Margaret Alchin the children of her deceased nephew William Henry Alchin). Her other effects were likewise split between her nephew and her great grandnephews and great grandnieces.

Susannah also left a 1000 pound bequest to each of Mary Ann Alchin (this was taken from her husband's original bequest of 9000 pounds) the wife of Thomas Alchin, and to Elizabeth Alchin  the widow of William Henry Alchin. Both women were also left 2 dozen bottles of home made wine. Parts of Susannah Alchin's will are reproduced below:

"First I constitute and appoint my nephew Thomas Allchin (son of my late brother Henry Allchin deceased who had issue three sons only (that is to say) the said Thomas Allchin William Henry Allchin and George Allchin both deceased) and my grand nephews William Henry Allchin and Thomas Hubbard Allchin (two of the eight only children of my said late nephew William Henry Allchin Surgeon and Apothecary) Executors and Trustees of this my will and I desire my funeral to be conducted in a manner corresponding as nearly as may be with that of my late sister Margaret Allchin and that I be laid in the same grave with her and on the stone over it there be engraved a suitable inscription to my memory and I enjoin upon my said Executors that they thereforth take due care in maintaining the said stone and keeping my grave clear from weeds and otherwise in decent state and order an injunction which I am desirous of extending in regard to the headstones and graves of all my departed relatives but I do not expressly charge any part of my real or personal estate for the purposes aforesaid (excepting the expenses incurred in my own funeral and the engraving the inscriptions aforesaid which I expressly charge on my residuary personal estate) fulling (…..) upon the good feeling of my said Executor to fulfil these my wishes without such obligation.

Also I give and bequeath unto my said nephew Thomas Allchin the sum of nine thousand pounds sterling money to and for his own absolute use and benefit to be paid to or retained by him within three calendar months next after my decease And whereas by Indentures of Lease and Release bearing date respectively the twenty ninth and thirtieth days of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty one and respectively made between Ann Middleton of East Malling aforesaid widow of the one part and my late sister Margaret Allchin of the other part the said Ann Middleton released and conveyed certain messuages or tenements and premises at or near a certain place called East Malling Cross in the parish of East Malling aforesaid with the appurtenances unto and to the use of my said late sister Margaret Allchin her heirs and assigns forever by way of mortgage….

Also I give and bequeath the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds sterling money to each of my grandnieces Mary Ann Allchin and Elizabeth Allchin the two daughters and only children of my said nephew Thomas Allchin for her own absolute use respectively to be vested interests in and payable to them respectively on their respectively attaining the age of twenty one years……

Also I bequeath to each of my eight grandnephews and grandnieces the said William Henry Allchin and Thomas Hubbard Allchin and James Allchin Alfred Allchin Elizabeth Allchin Susanna Allchin Louisa Allchin and Ann Margaret Allchin (the eight only children of my said late nephew William Henry Allchin) the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds sterling for his and her own absolute use respectively to be vested interests in and payable to them respectively on their respectively attaining the age of twenty one years each………………… and as to six hundred pounds sterling (part of the said principal trust money) and the stocks funds and securities for the same upon trust to pay to or empower Elizabeth Allchin the widow of my said late nephew William Henry Allchin to receive the annual income thereof during her life or widowhood and immediately upon from and after her death or marriage whichever shall first happen upon trust to pay and transfer the said last mentioned principal trust money and the stocks funds and securities for the same unto and equally between such of my eight grandnephews and grandnieces the children of my said nephew the said William Henry Allchin as shall be living at the time of such death or marriage to and for their own absolute use respectively and as to the sum of five hundred pounds (residue and remaining part of the principal trust money or sum of one thousand and one hundred pounds) upon trust to pay the interest and annual produce thereof to and for the maintenance education and bringing up of my grand nephew George Thomas Sanders Allchin the only son of my late deceased nephew George Allchin another son of my said late brother Henry Allchin deceased or at the discretion of the executors or trustees for the time being of this my will to accumulate such interest and annual produce for his benefit until he shall attain the age of twenty one years……

Also I give and bequeath all my wearing apparel jewels and trinkets unto and equally between the said two daughters of my said nephew Thomas Allchin and the said four daughters of my said deceased nephew William Henry Allchin for their own absolute use the division thereof to be made by some competent person or persons to be selected by my said trustees and executors at their sole discretion and the division when made to be final and binding on my said six grandnieces.

Also I give and bequeath the use of the tenants fixtures in the house in which I now reside to my nephew the said Thomas Allchin for his life and I direct two inventories thereof to be made one part whereof to be kept by the said Thomas Allchin and the other part by the trustees or trustee for the time being of this my will (other than the said Thomas Allchin) and from and after the decease of the said Thomas Allchin I give and bequeath the said tenants fixtures unto and equally between the said two daughters of the said Thomas Allchin for their own use absolutely.

Also I give and bequeath all my linen (except what I have herein before bequeathed) unto and equally between my said grandnephews William Henry Allchin and Thomas Hubbard Allchin for their own use absolutely also I bequeath all my plate and plated articles unto and equally between my said Grandnephews and Grandnieces (children of my said nephew William Henry Allchin) namely the said James Allchin Alfred Allchin Elizabeth Allchin Susanna Allchin Louisa Allchin and Ann Margaret Allchin for their own absolute use.

Also I bequeath all my wine and spirits with the bottles and casks containing them and also all other my consumable stores to my said nephew the said Thomas Allchin to and for his own absolute use also I give and bequeath all the rest and residue of my household goods and implements of household glass china and books unto and equally between the said eight children of my said deceased nephew William Henry Allchin to and for their own absolute use and benefit respectively.

Also I give and devise all my real estate (except estates vested in me as trustee or mortgagee) and I bequeath all the Rest and Residue of my ready money and securities for money debts goods chattels and personal estate whatsoever and wheresoever unto my said trustees and executors their heirs executors administrators or assigns respectively. Upon trust to sell my real estate together or in parcels by public auction or private contract and to invest and get in my residuary personal estate and to pay and divide the same and the rents issues interest and profits thereof respectively until sold and converted unto and equally between such of them my said nephew Thomas Allchin and the said eight children of my said late deceased nephew William Henry Allchin as shall be living at the time of my death for their absolute use and benefit………

And I revoke all former wills by me at any time heretofore made and do declare this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said Susanna Allchin the testatrix have to this my last Will and Testament contained in the ten sheets of paper and to every sheet thereof set my hand dated the day and year first above written. Susanna Allchin Signed by the above named Susanna Allchin as and for her last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as (……………..) witnesses thereto. Thos Selby Silas Norton Town Malling Kent Solicitor

This is a First Codicil to the last Will and Testament of me Susanna Allchin of East Malling in the County of Kent Spinster which I made published and declared on or about the twenty third day of March one thousand eight hundred and thirty nine . Whereas I have by my said will given and bequeathed to my nephew Thomas Allchin the sum of nine thousand pounds sterling money to and for his own absolute use and benefit to be paid to or retained by him within three calendar months next after my decease. Now I do hereby revoke the said Legacy and in lieu thereof do hereby give and bequeath to my said nephew Thomas Allchin the sum of eight thousand pounds sterling money to be paid to or retained by him for his own absolute use within three calendar months next after my decease and I do hereby give and bequeath to my nephew Thomas Allchin and my grandnephews William Henry Allchin and Thomas Hubbard Allchin the three Executors named in my said will the sum of one thousand five hundred pounds sterling money upon trust to invest the same in or upon any real securities in England with liberty at discretion to vary and transpose the investments from time to time for any other investment of the like nature………

And I bequeath two dozen bottles of home made wine to the said Mary Ann the wife of my said nephew Thomas Allchin for her own use and two dozen bottles of home made wine to Elizabeth Allchin the widow of my said late grandnephew William Henry Allchin for her own use.

And I hereby confirm and republish my said will except as aforesaid and except also as to five hundred pounds trust money mentioned in my said will the trust whereof are therein declared in favour of my late grandnephew George Thomas Sanders Allchin son of my late nephew George Allchin and which trust money by reason of the decease since the date of my said will of the said George Thomas Sanders Allchin I desire shall sink into and become part of my residuary personal estate and follow the trusts of the bequest in my said will contained in my residuary personal estate.

In witness whereof I have to this first codicil to my said will and to every sheet thereof set my hand this eighth day of November one thousand eight hundred and forty two. The mark X of Susanna Allchin. Signed by the said Susanna Allchin as and for a first codicil to her last will and testament in the presence of us present together at the same time was in her presence and in the presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses thereto Thos Selby East Malling Kent Attorney Peggy Allchin of East Malling Kent Spinster

Proved at London with a Codicil the 19th December 1842 before the Judge by the oaths of Thomas Allchin the nephew and William Henry Allchin and Thomas Hubbard Allchin the great nephews the Executors to which Admin was granted having been first sworn by Commission to administer."

Susannah died at East Malling in 1842 (Malling 1842 December qtr Volume 5 Page 250 ) aged 69 years and she was buried at East Malling on 19th November 1842.

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