Volume 3 – Kent: The Alchins of Meopham, Leybourne and the Mallings. By Steve Green (continued)

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

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.8   ~~  Henry Thomas George Alchin

Henry was born at West Malling on 9th November 1844 (Malling 1844 December qtr Volume 5 Page 353) and he was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 27th February 1845. Henry died at the age of 6 years (Malling 1851 March qtr Volume 5 Page 260). He was buried at West Malling on 16th January 1851.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.9   ~~  Alfred Alexander Alchin

Alfred was born at West Malling on 24th February 1847 (Malling 1847 March qtr Volume 5 page 378). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 14th May 1847. The 1851 census records that he was living with his family at High Street, West Malling. The 1861 census records that Alfred was living with his family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1871 census records that Alfred was a school teacher. he was unmarried and he was living with his parents at High Street, West Malling. The 1881 census records that Alfred was an unmarried school master. He was living with his widowed mother and his unmarried younger sister at High Street, West Malling.

The 1891 census records that Alfred was a schoolmaster (with his won school it seems) and he was living with his mother at High Street, West Malling. The 1901 census records that he was still a schoolmaster and he was living with his spinster sister at High Street, West Malling.

Alfred died in 1905 aged 58 years (Malling 1905 June qtr Volume 2a Page 398). He was buried at West Malling on 22nd June 1905.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.10   ~~  Caroline Agnes Harriett Alchin

Caroline, who was generally known as Agnes (to differentiate her from her mother?), was born at West Malling on 17th October 1850 (Malling 1850 December qtr Volume 5 Page 379). Caroline / Agnes was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 27th December 1850. At the time of the 1851 census she was only 5 months old and she was living with her family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1861 census records that Agnes was a school girl and she was still living with her family at High Street, West Malling. The 1871 census records that Caroline was visiting her heavily pregnant sister Louisa Love at Peckham Green, West Peckham. The 1881 census records that Caroline (listed as Agnes Alishin) was unmarried, 30 years old and she was living with her recently widowed mother at High Street, West Malling.

The 1891 census records that Caroline was a spinster and she was living with her mother at the same address. The 1901 census records that she was her brother’s housekeeper and she was living with him at High Street, West Malling. Caroline may have died in 1916.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.11   ~~  Charles Henry Thomas Alchin

Charles was born at West Malling on 10th January 1853 (Malling 1853 March qtr Volume 2a Page 322). He was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 23rd March 1853. The 1861 census records that Charles was a school boy and he was living with his family at High Street, West Malling.

The 1871 census records that Charles (named actually as Henry) was a carpenter and he was living with his parents at High Street, West Malling. Charles married school teacher Elizabeth Chamberlain Cook at West Malling on 6th April 1874 (Malling 1874 June qtr Volume 2a Page 764). The witnesses to the wedding were Charles L. Mills and Agnes Alchin.

Elizabeth was born at Hythe in 1842 the daughter of George Longport Cook who was a sexton. Charles and Elizabeth had at least five children – Annie (1874), Alfred (1876), Bessie (1878), George (1880) and Ethel (1883). The 1881 census records that Charles was a builder and he and his family were living at the National School, Ryarsh where Elizabeth was the teacher.

The 1891 census records that Elizabeth was still a teacher at Ryarsh. Also living with her were her two children, George and Ethel, and a 31 year old teacher from Gloucestershire, Alice Mills. The 1901 census records that Elizabeth was still a teacher at Ryarsh but this time she was joined by her eldest daughter as an assistant teacher. In both 1891 and 1901 the family was living in the school house at Ryarsh.

Charles is not recorded with his family in either the 1891 or 1901 census but Elizabeth is shown as married and not widowed. Had they separated or was he in an asylum perhaps. However it appears that Charles may have died in London in 1897 aged 44 years (Wandsworth 1897 March qtr Volume 1d Page 352).

Elizabeth probably died in 1931 aged 89 years (Reigate 1931 June qtr Volume 2a Page 287).

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.11.1   ~~  Annie Amelia Alchin

Annie was born at West Malling on 29th November 1874 (Malling 1874 December qtr Volume 2a Page 519). She was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 10th January 1875. The 1881 census records that Annie was a school girl and she lived with her family at Ryarsh.

Annie does not appear with the rest of her family in the 1891 census. She re-appears again as an assistant teacher in 1901 when she was living with her mother at Ryarsh school house.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.11.2   ~~  Alfred Charles Alchin

Alfred was born at Ryarsh in 1876 (Malling 1876 September qtr Volume 2a Page 541). The 1881 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he was living with his family at Ryarsh. He probably died in 1888 aged 11 years (Maidstone 1888 June qtr Volume 2a Page 398). Alfred does not appear in either the 1891 or 1901 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.11.3   ~~  Bessie Everal Alchin

Bessie was born at Ryarsh in 1878 (Malling 1878 March qtr Volume 2a Page 548). The 1881 census records that Bessie was living at Ryarsh with her family. She is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1891 or 1901 census. Bessie may have died in 1967 aged 87 years (Hastings 1967 September qtr Volume 5h Page 367).

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.11.4   ~~  George William Alchin

George was born at Ryarsh in mid-1879 (Malling 1879 September qtr Volume 2a Page 564). At the time of the 1881 census the 20 month old toddler was living with his parents at Ryarsh. The 1891 census records that he was living with his mother in the Ryarsh School House where he no doubt attended school.

The 1901 census records that George was employed as a grocer’s assistant and he was still living at Ryarsh with his mother. George died in 1941 aged 62 years (Brighton 1941 September qtr Volume 2b Page 514).

1.3.5.2.2.2.2.11.5   ~~  Ethel Minnie M. Alchin

Ethel was born at Ryarsh in 1883 (Malling 1883 September qtr Volume 2a Page 583). The 1891 census records that Ethel was a school girl and she was living with her mother at the School House, Ryarsh. She was still living with her mother at Ryarsh in 1901. Ethel married in 1909 (Hastings 1909 June qtr Volume 2b Page 59).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3   ~~  Stephen Alchin

Stephen was baptised at St Martin’s church, Ryarsh on 22nd November 1807. Stephen married Susannah Garland at All Saints’ church, Maidstone on 16th June 1827. The ceremony was performed by Rev’d W.H. Miller and the witnesses were Thomas Thompson and Rebecca Woodham. Susannah was born at Southwark, Surrey in about 1807.

Stephen and Susannah had at least thirteen children – the eldest Caroline (1826) was born before their marriage but she generally used the surname of Alchin. The other children born after their marriage were - Mary (1828), William (1829), Stephen (1831), George (1833), Elizabeth (1836), Charles (1838), Thomas (1840), Richard (1843), Ann (1846), Harriett (1848),  Susannah (1851) and John (1853).

Like many other agricultural labourers in the 1820’s and 1830’s Stephen would have found life very difficult. Machinery was starting to replace manpower and in many places riots ensued. For year after year Stephen and many of his kinsmen at East Malling were unable to find work during the winter and relied on parish relief to feed their families. A large proportion of the population was malnourished and this of course contributed greatly to the infant mortality rate which at the best of times was appalling.

The 1851 census records that Stephen was employed as an agricultural labourer and he and his wife and nine of their children were still living at Mill Street.  The 1861 census records that Stephen was employed as an agricultural labourer. He and Susannah and eight of their children and one grandchild were living at 30 Mill Street, East Malling. Susannah died at Well Street in 1870 aged 63 years (Malling 1870 September qtr Volume 2a Page 295) and she was buried at East Malling on 28th August 1870.

The 1871 census records that Stephen was a widowed agricultural labourer. He was living with his two unmarried children and two young grandchildren at 27 Mill Street, East Malling. The 1881 census records that Stephen was a widowed carpenter and he was living with the family of his eldest daughter Caroline Crittenden at Peacock Row, East Malling.

Stephen suffered the ignominious end he had probably dreaded all his adult life. He died at the Malling Union Workhouse, West Malling aged 83 years (Malling 1890 December qtr Volume 2a Page 389). He was buried at East Malling by the Vicar (Septimus Wigan) on 12th October 1890.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1  ~~  Caroline Alchin

Caroline was born at Hunton, Kent in about 1826 and she was baptised (and married) as Caroline Garland. She was born several months before her parent’s marriage. The 1841 census records that Caroline was living with her parents at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1881 census also clearly shows that Caroline was the daughter of Stephen Alchin.

Caroline married John Crittenden at East Malling on 15th December 1844. The record of her marriage says that her name was Caroline Garland but her father’s name is not recorded in the register. The witness to their wedding was Edwin Crittenden. John Crittenden was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 9th August 1818 and he was the son of William and Mary Crittenden.

John and Caroline had at least ten children – Mary (1845), Harriett (1847), George (1848), Louisa (1852), Ellen (1855), Alfred (1859), Alice (1862), William (1864), Henry (1865) and Elizabeth (1868). The 1861 census records that John was an agricultural labourer and he and Caroline and six of their children were living at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that John was a bricklayer’s labourer and Caroline was employed as a rag cutter at the paper factory. They and six of their children and a grandchild were living at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling. John died a couple of months later aged 53 years and he was buried at East Malling on 18th July 1871.

The 1881 census records that Caroline was widowed and she and her two sons and her widowed father were living at Peacock Row, East Malling. The 1891 census records that Caroline was employed as a rag cutter in the local paper factory. She and two of her sons, a nephew and a granddaughter were living at Mill Street, East Malling.

The 1901 census records that Caroline (incorrectly transcribed as Catherine) was living with her son and her granddaughter at Peacock Row, East Malling. Caroline died in 1906 aged 80 years and she was buried at East Malling on 19th June 1906.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.1  ~~  Mary Ann Crittenden

Mary was born at The Rocks in 1845 (Malling 1845 March qtr Volume 5 Page 361)and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 9th March 1845. The 1861 census records that she was employed as a rag cutter at the local paper mill. Mary was living with her parents at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.2  ~~  Harriett Crittenden

Harriett was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 14th February 1847. The 1861 census records that Harriett was employed as a rag cutter at the local paper mill. Harriett married a man named Cotton. The 1871 census records that she was a married glazier in the paper mills and she was living with her parents at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling. Ada Crittenden aged 4 years was probably her natural born daughter.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.3  ~~  George Crittenden

George was born at East Malling in 1848 (Malling 1848 June qtr Volume 5 Page 364) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 20th August 1848. The 1861 census records that George was a school boy and he was living with his family at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that George was a bricklayer’s labourer and he was living with his parents at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling. George died at Peacock Row aged 26 years and he was buried at East Malling on 10th January 1875.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.4  ~~  Louisa Crittenden

Louisa was born at the hamlet of Mill Street and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 16th May 1852. The 1861 census records that Louisa was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 2 Peacock Street, East Malling. Louisa probably married either Thomas Brown or Charles Honey Stephenson in 1873 (Malling 1873 September qtr Volume 2a Page 735).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.5  ~~  Ellen Crittenden

Ellen was born at Mill Street and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 18th November 1855. The 1861 census records that Ellen was a school girl and she was living with her parents at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Ellen was living with her parents at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling.

Ellen married John Kith (Edward) Reynolds at East Malling on 2nd June 1879 (Malling 1879 June qtr Volume 2a Page 795);, he was born at Dartford in 1855 and he was the son of Thomas Reynolds a carpenter. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d Septimus Wigan and the witnesses were Albert Eldridge and Mary Ann Watson.

Edward and Ellen had at least five children – Ada (1880), Ellen (1883), William (1885), Berty (1887) and Louisa (1890).  The parish register records the husband of Ellen as John Kitt Reynolds, a plumber. At the time of the 1881 census John was a plumber and he and his young family were living at East Malling.

The 1891 census confirms that Edward was a plumber. He and his wife and four of their children were living at Mill Street, East Malling. Their eldest daughter Ada was staying with her grandmother Caroline Crittenden. Ellen died at Mill Street in 1893 aged 37 years (Malling 1893 June qtr Volume 2a Page 364) and she was buried at East Malling on 26th June 1893.

Edward Reynolds subsequently remarried in 1898.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.5.1  ~~  Ada Reynolds

Ada was born at East Malling in 1880 (Malling 1880 September qtr Volume 2a Page 569). The census of 1891 records that Ada was a school girl and she was staying at Mill Street, East Malling with her maternal grandmother, Caroline Crittenden. The 1901 census records that Ada was a general servant at Maidstone.

Ada died at Mill Street in 1906 aged 26 years and she was buried at East Malling on 20th July 1906.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.5.2  ~~  Ellen Elizabeth Reynolds

Ellen was born at East Malling in 1883 (Malling 1883 September qtr Volume 2a Page 585). The census of 1891 records that Ellen was a school girl and she was living with her family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1901 census records that Ellen worked as a glazer at the paper mill and she was living with her grandmother at Peacock Row, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.5.3  ~~  William Reynolds

William was born at East Malling in 1885. The 1891 census records that William was a school boy and he was living with his parents at Mill Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.5.4  ~~  Berty Reynolds

Berty was born at East Malling in 1887. The 1891 census records that Berty was living with his parents at Mill Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.5.5  ~~  Louisa Maud Reynolds

Louisa was born at East Malling in 1890 (Malling 1890 June qtr Volume 2a Page 606) and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 6th July 1890. The census of the following year records that the 11 month old infant girl was living with her parents at Mill Street, East Malling.

Louisa probably married (John Watson ?) in 1909 (Malling 1909 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1578).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.6  ~~  Alfred John Crittenden

Alfred was born at Peacock Row in early 1859 (Malling 1859 March qtr Volume 2a Page 373) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 17th April 1859. The 1861 census records that Alfred was living with his family at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he was living with his family at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.7  ~~  Alice Mary Crittenden

Alice was born at Peacock Row in 1862 (Malling 1862 March qtr Volume 2a Page 392) and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 16th February 1862. Alice died aged 4 months and she was buried at East Malling on 4th May 1862.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.8  ~~  William Henry Crittenden

William was born at Peacock Row in 1864 (Malling 1864 March qtr Volume 2a Page 426) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 14th February 1864. The 1871 census records that William was a school boy and he was living with his family at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that he was employed as a bricklayer’s labourer and he lived with his widowed mother at Peacock Row, East Malling. The 1891 and 1901 census both record that William was unmarried, a labourer in the brickfields and he was living with his mother at Mill Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.9  ~~  Henry Crittenden

Henry was born at Peacock Row in 1865 (Malling 1865 December qtr Volume 2a Page 426) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 14th January 1866. The 1871 census record that Henry was a school boy and he was living with his family at 2 Peacock Row, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that he was employed as an agricultural labourer and he lived with his widowed mother at Peacock Row, East Malling. The 1891 census records that Henry was a labourer in the paper mill. He was unmarried and he was living with his brother and mother at Mill Street, East Malling.

Henry married Emily King at East Malling on 11th November 1893; she was a mill hand of The Rocks and she was the daughter of the late Charles King, a labourer. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d Septimus Wigan and the witnesses were Florence and Horace Broad.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.1.10  ~~  Elizabeth Crittenden

Elizabeth was born at Peacock Row in 1868 (Malling 1868 March qtr Volume 2a Page 510) and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 10th May 1868. Elizabeth must have died at a young age as she is not recorded with the rest of her family in the 1871 census.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.2  ~~  Mary Elizabeth Alchin

Mary was born at Springetts Hill, East Malling in 1828. She was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 27th July 1828. The 1841 census records that Mary was living with her parents at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1851 census records that she was employed in the paper mill, probably that owned by Thomas Alchin, and she still lived with her parents at Mill Street.

East Malling – Top: Mill Street; Bottom: Mill pond

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.3  ~~  William Alchin

William was born at West Malling on 29th December 1829 and he was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 14th March 1830. The 1841 census records that William was living with his parents at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1851 census records that William was an unmarried agricultural labourer still living with his parents at Mill Street.

After the publication of the banns on 30th December 1860 and 6th and 13th January 1861, William married Betsy Field at St James’ church, East Malling on 20th January 1861 (Malling 1861 March qtr Volume 2a Page 439). Betsy was from Headcorn, Kent and she was the 20 year old daughter of Peter Field, a labourer. The witnesses at the wedding were James Field and Ellen Hinckley.

The 1861 census records that William was an agricultural labourer. William and Betsy were living at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. Also living with them were two lodgers – 20 year old William Field and 19 year old Charles Crouch, both from Headcorn. William Field was probably Betsy’s younger brother.

The 1871 census records that William was employed as a labourer in the brickfields and he and his wife were living at New Hythe Lane, East Malling. The couple were childless and next door was William’s second cousins Henry and Ann King. William and Betsy were later to adopt one of the many children of their cousin’s.

The 1881 census records that William was a grocer and he and his wife were living at Church Road, East Malling. They had none of their own children living with them. They did however have an adopted daughter Ada King aged 9 years living with them. Ada was the daughter of William’s cousin Henry King (see para 1.3.3.4.2.1.5.2).

The 1891 census records that William was a shop dealer. He and his wife Betsy and their adopted daughter Ada were living at New Hithe Lane, East Malling. The 1901 census records that William had been reduced to working as an agricultural labourer. He and his wife and their unmarried daughter Ada were living at Larkfield.

William died at Plaxtol in 1912 aged 81 years (Medway 1912 September qtr Volume 2a Page 664). He was buried at East Malling on 15th February 1912. Betsy died in 1919 aged 80 years (Medway 1919 December qtr Volume 2a Page 829).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4  ~~  Stephen Alchin

Stephen was born at West Malling on 30th December 1831 and he was baptised at St Mary’s church, West Malling on 22nd January 1832. The 1841 census records that he was living with his family at Mill Street, East Malling. The 1851 census records that Stephen was an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at Mill Street, East Malling.

Stephen married Susannah Long in 1854 (Malling 1854 Sept qtr Volume 2a Page 527); she was born at Wateringbury in about 1835. Stephen and Susannah had at least fifteen children – Harriett (1854), Alfred (1855), Elizabeth (1857), Albert (1859), Stephen (1860), Rose (1861), Ellen (1862), William (1864), Richard (1866), Lewis (1867), Edward (1869), Charles (1870), Frederick (1872), John (1873) and Susannah (1875).

The 1861 census records that Stephen was employed as an agricultural labourer. He and Susannah and five of their six eldest children were living at Well Street, East Malling. The 1871 census records that Stephen was a bricklayer and he and his wife and seven of their surviving children were living at 10 St Dunstan’s Place, East Malling.

The parish records of the 1870s show that Stephen was a bricklayer at The Rocks. Several of Stephen and Susannah’s children died in infancy with two dying in one week during an epidemic in September 1861. The 1881 census records that Stephen was still employed as a bricklayer and he and his wife and their five youngest surviving children were living at The Rocks, East Malling.

Susanna died at The Rocks in 1889 aged 53 years (Malling 1889 March qtr Volume 2a Page 370) and she was buried at East Malling on 10th February 1889. The 1891 census records that Stephen was a widowed bricklayer. He and his youngest son were living at High Street, East Malling.

The 1901 census records that Stephen was a widowed bricklayer and he was living with his housekeeper (Phoebe Costin – she was born at Barming in 1837) and her married daughter and son in law at High Street, East Malling. Stephen  died at High Street, East Malling in 1904 aged 73 years (Malling 1904 June qtr Volume 2a Page 383) and he was buried at East Malling on 25th June 1904.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.1  ~~  Harriett Alice Alchin

Harriett was born at Wateringbury or East Malling in late 1854 (Malling 1854 December qtr Volume 2a Page 297). She was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Wateringbury on 25th February 1855. The 1861 census records that Harriett was a school girl and she was living with her family at Well Street, East Malling.

The 1871 census records that Harriett was employed as a servant by Henry and Mary Allwork of Red Hill House, Wateringbury. After the publication of the banns on 7th, 14th and 21st June 1874, Harriett married George Mace at St James’ church, East Malling on 4th July 1874 (Malling 1874 September qtr Volume 2a Page 745). The witnesses to the ceremony were George Costin and Ann Mace.

George was a 24 year old labourer, the son of William and Emily Mace. He was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 18th August 1850. George’s father was also a labourer of East Malling. George and Harriett had at least six children – Alice (1874), James (1876), Alfred (1881), Rose (1883), Violet (1885) and Edward (1886) .

The 1881 census records that George was employed as an agricultural labourer and he and his family were living at High Street, East Malling. The 1891 census records that George was employed as a general labourer. George and Harriett and five of their children were living at High Street, East Malling. Also living with them was Harriett’s unmarried brother, Edward Alchin.

The 1901 census records that George and Harriett had moved their family to Maidstone where George was still employed as an agricultural labourer. He and his wife and their two youngest children were living at 3 Greys Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone. Also living with them was Harriett’s 4 year old nephew Thomas Manwaring.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.1.1  ~~  Alice Ann Mace

Alice was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 18th October 1874 (Malling 1874 December qtr Volume 2a Page 505). The 1881 census records that Alice was a school girl and she was living with her family at High Street, East Malling. Alice (indexed as Ann Alice Mace) probably married either Horace Daw or Henry George Webb in 1894 (Maidstone 1894 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1300).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.1.2  ~~  James Mace

James was born at East Malling in about 1876. The 1881 census records that he was a school boy and he was living with his family at East Malling. The 1891 census records that James was living with his parents at High Street, East Malling. James may have married (Elizabeth Sarah Gaskin ?) in 1898 (Maidstone 1898 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1438).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.1.3  ~~  Alfred Mace

Alfred was born at East Malling in early 1881 and at the time of the census of that year the 3 month old baby was living with his family at High Street, East Malling. The 1891 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he was living with his family at High Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.1.4  ~~  Rose Mace

Rose was born at East Malling in 1883 (Malling 1883 March qtr Volume 2a Page 629). The 1891 census records that Rose was a school girl and she was living with her parents at High Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.1.5  ~~  Violet Emily Mace

Violet was born at East Malling in 1885. The 1891 census records that Violet was a school girl and she was living with her parents at High Street, East Malling. The 1901 census records that Violet was living with her parents at 3 Greys Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone. Violet may have married in 1907 (Maidstone 1907 September qtr Volume 2a Page 18*).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.1.6  ~~  Edward Mace

Edward was born at East Malling in 1886 (Malling 1886 June qtr Volume 2a Page 621). The 1891 census records that Edward was living with his family at High Street, East Malling. The 1901 census records that Edward was employed as an errand boy and he was living with his family at 3 Greys Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone.

Edward may have married Emily Elizabeth Clore or Ethel May Henty in 1907 (Malling 1907 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1619).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2  ~~  Alfred Alchin

Alfred was born at East Malling in late 1855 (Malling 1855 December qtr Volume 2a Page 304) and he was baptised at Wateringbury on 27th January 1856. The 1861 census records that Alfred was a school boy and he was living with his family at Well Street, East Malling. The 1871 census records that he was working as an agricultural labourer and he was living with his parents at 10 St Dunstan’s Place, East Malling.

Alfred married Emma Jane Fagg in 1881 (Elham 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1773); she was born at Folkestone in about 1861. Alfred and Emma had at least eight children – Harriett (1882), Amelia (1884), Ethel (1886), Alfred (1890), Edmund (1892), Elizabeth (1893), Clara (1894) and Stephen (1898).

The 1891 census records that Alfred was a bricklayer and he and his wife and their four eldest children were living at 38 Great Fenchurch Street, Folkestone. The 1901 census records that Alfred ran his own bricklaying business. He and Emma and their five children were living at 48 Athelstan Road, Folkestone on the Kentish coast.

Their youngest and only surviving son Stephen was killed in action on the Somme in May 1918. At the time of their son’s death, Alfred and Emma were living at 17 Alexandra Road, Folkestone. Emma died in 1933 aged 71 years (Elham 1933 September qtr Volume 2a Page 1223). Alfred died in 1950 aged 94 years (Folkestone 1950 June qtr Volume 5b Page 564).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2.1  ~~  Harriett Susannah Alchin

Harriett was born at Folkestone in 1882 (Elham 1882 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1036). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 38 Great Fenchurch Street, Folkestone. The 1901 census records that Harriett was employed as an assistant at a mineral water factory. She was unmarried and she was living with her parents at 48 Athelstan Road, Folkestone.

Harriett married in 1904 (Elham 1904 September qtr Volume 2a Page 2269).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2.2  ~~  Amelia Elizabeth Alchin

Amelia was born at Folkestone in 1884 (Elham 1884 June qtr Volume 2a Page 1012). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 38 Great Fenchurch Street, Folkestone. The 1901 census records that Amelia was employed as a general servant and she was living with her parents at 48 Athelstan Road, Folkestone.

Amelia married in 1903 (Elham 1903 December qtr Volume 2a Page 2407) to Henry Charles Cubitt or Henry John Taylor.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2.3  ~~  Ethel  Maud Alchin

Ethel was born at Folkestone in 1886 (Elham 1886 December qtr Volume 2a Page 977). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 38 Great Fenchurch Street, Folkestone. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 48 Athelstan Road, Folkestone.

Ethel married in 1908 (Elham 1908 June qtr Volume 2a Page 2204).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2.4  ~~  Alfred Albert Alchin

Alfred was born at Folkestone in 1890 (Elham 1890 March qtr Volume 2a Page 888). The 1891 census records that the toddler was living with his family at 38 Great Fenchurch Street, Folkestone. Alfred died in 1893 aged only 3 ½ years (Elham 1893 September qtr Volume 2a Page 667).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2.5  ~~  Edmund Charles Alchin

Edmund was born at Folkestone in late 1891 or early 1892. Edmund did not survive for very long and he died in early 1892 (Elham 1892 March qtr Volume 2a Page 900).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2.6  ~~  Elizabeth Dinah Alchin

Elizabeth was born at Folkestone in early 1893 (Elham 1893 March qtr Volume 2a Page 1043). Elizabeth died later that year aged several months (Elham 1893 December qtr Volume 2a Page 617).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2.7  ~~  Clara Beatrice Alchin

Clara was born at Folkestone in 1894 (Elham 1894 December qtr Volume 2a Page 985). The 1901 census records that Clara was a school girl and she was living with her family at 48 Athelstan Road, Folkestone. Clara married James Philpott in 1914 (Elham 1914 December qtr Volume 2a Page 2798).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.2.8  ~~  Stephen Lewis Alchin

Stephen was born at Folkestone in 1898 (Elham 1898 December qtr Volume 2a Page 1025). The 1901 census records that Stephen was living with his family at 48 Athelstan Road, Folkestone. Stephen enlisted in the British Army during World War One. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment with the rank of Private and service # 42789.

Stephen was killed in action on the Somme on Tuesday 28 May 1918 aged 19 years. He was buried at Bagneux British Cemetery, Gezaincourt on the Somme.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.3  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was born in 1857 (Malling 1857 March qtr Volume 2a Page 339) and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 19th April 1857. The 1861 census records that Elizabeth was living with her family at Well Street, East Malling. Elizabeth died at Well Street aged 5 years (Malling 1862 December qtr Volume 2a Page 245) and she was buried at East Malling on 14th December 1862.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.4  ~~  Albert John Alchin

Albert was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 11th January 1859 (Malling 1859 March qtr Volume 2a Page 365). Albert probably died at Well Street aged 13 months (Malling 1860 March qtr Volume 2a Page 263) and he was buried at East Malling on 12th February 1860. This is confirmed by the fact that the infant boy is not recorded with the rest of his family in the 1861 census.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.5  ~~  Stephen Alchin

Stephen was born at Well Street in 1860 (Malling 1860 March qtr Volume 2a Page 380). Stephen was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 18th March 1860. The 1861 census records that Stephen was living with his family at Well Street, East Malling. He died at Well Street during an epidemic aged 20 months (Malling 1861 September qtr Volume 2a Page 235) and he and his sister Rose were buried at East Malling on 15th September 1861.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.6  ~~  Rose Ann Alchin

Rose was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 30th June 1861 (Malling 1861 June qtr Volume 2a Page 3**). The 1861 census records that the 1 month old infant girl was living with her parents at Well Street, East Malling. Rose died at Well Street aged 5 months during an epidemic (Malling 1861 September qtr Volume 2a Page 235) and she and her elder brother Stephen were buried at East Malling on 15th September 1861.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7  ~~  Ellen Alchin

Ellen was born at Well Street in 1862 (Malling 1862 September qtr Volume 2a Page 374). She was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 26th October 1862. The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 10 St Dunstan’s Place, East Malling. The 1881 census records that Ellen was working as a servant at Maidstone.

Ellen married Alfred Mainwaring in 1881 (Medway 1881 December qtr Volume 2a Page 916); he was born at Dartford in 1853. Alfred and Ellen had at least eight children – Alfred (1883), Stephen (1886), Ellen (1888), Harriett (1890), Henry (1892), Richard (1893), Thomas (1897) and Violet (1899).

The 1891 census records that Alfred was a labourer and he and his wife and their four children were living at Croft Cottages, Belvedere (near Erith). Alfred died in early 1901 aged 46 years (Dartford 1901 March qtr Volume 2a Page 324). The 1901 census records that Ellen was a widowed laundress and she and five of her children were living at Victoria Villa, Belvedere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7.1  ~~  Alfred Manwaring

Alfred was born at East Malling in 1883. The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Croft Cottages, Belvedere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7.2  ~~  Stephen Manwaring

Stephen was born at Belvedere in 1886 (Dartford 1886 June qtr Volume 2a Page 452). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Croft Cottages, Belvedere. The 1901 census records that Stephen was a labourer and he was living with his widowed mother at Victoria Villa, Belvedere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7.3  ~~  Ellen Jane Manwaring

Ellen was born at Belvedere in 1888 (Dartford 1888 March qtr Volume 2a Page 469). The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Croft Cottages, Belvedere. The 1901 census records that Ellen was living with her widowed mother at Victoria Villa, Belvedere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7.4  ~~  Harriett Alice Manwaring

Harriett was born at Belvedere in 1890 (Dartford 1890 June qtr Volume 2a Page 453). The 1891 census records that the 11 month old infant was living with her family at Croft Cottages, Belvedere. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her widowed mother at Victoria Villa, Belvedere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7.5  ~~  Henry Manwaring

Henry was born at Belvedere in 1892 (Dartford 1892 March qtr Volume 2a Page 453). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at Victoria Villa, Belvedere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7.6  ~~  Richard Manwaring

Richard was born at Belvedere in 1893 (Dartford 1893 December qtr Volume 2a Page 453). The 1901 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at Victoria Villa, Belvedere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7.7  ~~  Thomas Manwaring

Thomas was born at Belvedere in 1897. The 1901 census records that he was living with his uncle and aunt, George and Harriett Mace, at 3 Greys Terrace, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.7.8  ~~  Violet Manwaring

Violet was born at Belvedere in 1899 (Dartford 1899 December qtr Volume 2a Page 480). The 1901 census records that the toddler was living with her recently widowed mother at Victoria Villa, Belvedere.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.8  ~~  William Alchin

William was born at Well Street, East Malling in 1864 (Malling 1864 March qtr Volume 2a Page 428) and he was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 10th April 1864. The 1871 census records that William was a school boy and he was living with his family at 10 St Dunstan’s Place, East Malling.

The 1881 census records that he was employed as a bricklayer’s labourer and he was living with his parents at The Rocks, East Malling. The 1891 census records that William was employed as a bricklayer and he was living at Mill Street, East Malling with his aunt, Caroline Crittenden.

After the publication of the banns at St James’ church, East Malling on 10th, 17th and 24th March 1895, William married Bernice Sophia Mace at East Malling on 14th April 1895 (Malling 1895 June qtr Volume 2a Page 1075). The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d Septimus Wigan and the witnesses were Arthur J. Lee and Elizabeth Edwards.

Bernice was born at Ditton in 1875 (Malling 1875 December qtr Volume 2a Page 494) and she was the daughter of John (a deceased labourer) and Elizabeth Mace. William and Bernice had at least four children – Agnes (1895), Henry (1898), Hilda (1901) and Gladys (1903).

The 1901 census records that William was a bricklayer and he and his family were living with his widowed mother-in-law at High Street, East Malling. William died in 1927 aged 63 years (Malling 1927 September qtr Volume 2a Page 755). Bernice died in 1947 aged 72 years (Maidstone 1947 December qtr Volume 5b Page 625).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.8.1  ~~  Agnes Elizabeth Alchin

Agnes was born at High Street, East Malling on 3rd September 1895 (Malling 1895 September qtr Volume 2a Page 650). She was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 8th September 1895. The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at High Street, East Malling.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.8.2  ~~  Henry William Alchin

Henry was born at Ditton in 1898 (Malling 1898 September qtr Volume 2a Page 683). He was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 10th July 1898. The 1901 census records that Henry was living with his family at High Street, East Malling.

Henry married Beatrice Rose Culling at East Malling on 14th December 1919 (Malling 1919 December qtr Volume 2a Page 2006); she was born in 1899 the daughter of William Charles Culling a Wagoner. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d Walter Buckland and the witnesses were Alice Culling and William Alchin.

Henry died in 1951 aged 52 years (Maidstone 1951 March qtr Volume 5b Page 1031). Beatrice died in 1955 aged 56 years (Maidstone 1955 December qtr Volume 5b Page 599).

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.8.3  ~~  Hilda Bernice Alchin

Hilda was born a month or so after the 1901 census and she was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 12th May 1901 (Malling 1901 June qtr Volume 2a Page 723).

Hilda married Leonard Ralph Vincent at East Malling on 2nd September 1922 (Malling 1922 September qtr Volume 2a Page 2047); he was a 33 year old wireless operator and he was the son of Ernest Albert Vincent who was a painter. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev’d W. Robert Hamilton and the witnesses were Harold W. Waspe and Sadie Vincent.

1.3.5.2.2.2.3.4.8.4  ~~  Gladys May Alchin

Gladys was born at Chapel Street, East Malling  in mid 1903 (Malling 1903 June qtr Volume 2a Page 786). She was baptised at St James’ church, East Malling on 12th July 1903. Gladys died at Chapel Street, East Malling in 1908 aged only 5 years (Malling 1908 December qtr Volume 2a Page 415). She was buried at East Malling on 12th October 1908.

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