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)

1.3.5.2.2.7.10  ~~  Daniel Alchin

Daniel was born at East Malling in 1839 (Malling 1839 September qtr Volume 5 Page 279) and he was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 18th August 1839. The 1841 census records that the toddler was living with his parents at East Malling. The 1851 census records that Daniel was a school boy and he was living with his father at Larkfield Heath, East Malling.

Daniel is not recorded in the 1881 census but the census of 1891 records that he was an unmarried farm labourer. He was living by himself in a hop house near Yalding. Daniel may have died in 1894 at a recorded age of 60 years (Maidstone 1894 March qtr Volume 2a Page 492).

1.3.5.2.2.7.11  ~~  Ann Elizabeth Alchin

Ann, known as Elizabeth, was born at Well Street, East Malling on 16th July 1843. She was baptised with her sister Phillis at St James' church, East Malling on 23rd February 1845. The 1851 census records that Elizabeth was a school girl and she was living with her widowed father at Larkfield Heath, East Malling.

The 1861 census records that Elizabeth was employed as a servant. She was still living with her father at Larkfield. Ann may have married later that year (Maidstone 1861 September qtr Volume 2a Page 672).

1.3.5.2.2.7.12  ~~  Phillis Alchin

Phillis was born at Well Street, East Malling on 17th December 1844. She was baptised with her sister Ann (Elizabeth) at St James' church, East Malling on 23rd February 1845. The 1851 census records that she was a school girl and she was living with her widowed father at Larkfield Heath, East Malling. The 1861 census records that Phillis was employed at the paper mill and she was still living with her father at Larkfield.

After the publication of the banns on 14th, 21st and 28th February 1864, Phillis married John Dadson at East Malling on 3rd April 1864 (Malling 1864 June qtr Volume 2a Page 643). The witnesses to their wedding were Richard Wallias, Charlotte Turner and Sarah Woodhams. John was born at East Malling in 1842, the son of Thomas Dadson a labourer.

John and Phillis had at least twelve children – Sarah (1864), Charles (1865), Elizabeth (1867), Nicholas (1869), John (1871), Rhoda (1874), Phillis (1876), Margaret (1877), Nicholas (1879), William (1881), Ruth (1883) and George (1887). The parish register at Aylesford in 1865 records that John was a labourer of Aylesford.

The 1871 census records that John was a labourer in the gas works. He and his wife and their four eldest children were living at 9 Ledbury Street, Camberwell. The 1881 census records that John was employed as a messenger at a gas works. He and his family were living at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell in Surrey.

The 1891 census records that John was a gas works messenger. He and his wife and eight of their children were living at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that John was employed as a gas works labourer. He and Phillis and five of their children were living at 9 Arthur Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.1  ~~  Sarah Ann Dadson

Sarah was born at Larkfield, probably early in 1864 and before her parent's marriage. She was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 10th July 1864. Sarah's birth was registered as Sarah Ann Dadson Alchin (Malling 1864 March qtr Volume 2a Page 432). The 1871 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 9 Ledbury Street, Camberwell.

The 1881 census records that Sarah was employed as a machinist. She lived with her parents at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell. Sarah married Richard Bater in 1883 (Camberwell 1883 March qtr Volume 1d Page 1026); he was born at Torrington, Devon in 1862.

Richard and Sarah had at least five children – George (1885), Winifred (1887), Annie (1892), Frank (1898) and Phillis (1899). They probably had several other children who didn't survive infancy. The 1891 census records that Richard was employed as a ductman and he and his wife and their two eldest children were living at 12 Kincaid Road, Camberwell.

The 1901 census records that Richard was a labourer in the gas works and he and his wife and their five surviving children were living at 6 Holbeck Row, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.1.1  ~~  George Thomas Bater

George was born at Peckham in 1885 (Camberwell 1885 September qtr Volume 1d Page 864). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 12 Kincaid Road, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that George was employed as a 'boiler clipper' and he was living with his parents at 6 Holbeck Row, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.1.2  ~~  Winifred Gertrude Bater

Winifred was born at Peckham in 1887 (Camberwell 1887 December qtr Volume 1d Page 862). The 1891 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 12 Kincaid Road, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that Winifred was living with her parents at 6 Holbeck Row, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.1.3  ~~  Annie Ruth Bater

Annie was born at Peckham in 1892 (Camberwell 1892 June qtr Volume 1d Page 902). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 6 Holbeck Row, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.1.4  ~~  Frank William Bater

Frank was born at Peckham in 1898 (Camberwell 1898 March qtr Volume 1d Page 965). The 1901 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 6 Holbeck Row, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.1.5  ~~  Phillis Mary Bater

Phillis was born at Tunbridge Wells in 1899 although her birth was registered when the family returned to London (Camberwell 1899 September qtr Volume 1d Page 776). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 6 Holbeck Row, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.2  ~~  Charles (Henry) Thomas Dadson

Charles, often recorded as Henry, was born at Aylesford and he was baptised at the church of St Peter and St Paul, Aylesford on 19th August 1865. The 1871 census records that the school boy  (named as Henry) was living with his family at 9 Ledbury Street, Camberwell.

The 1881 census records that Charles (again named as Henry) was employed as a labourer in the gas works. He was living with his parents at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell. Charles maried Elizabeth Gore in 1886 (Camberwell 1886 March qtr Volume 1d Page 882); she was born at Bow in 1858 and she already had two children – Charles (1877) and Eliza (1879).

Henry and Elizabeth had at least five children – Sabrina (1886), Arthur (1888), Herbert (1890), Rhoda (1892) and Eva (1897). The 1891 census records that Henry was a commercial clerk and his and his wife and their five children (including his wife's two children) were living at 4 Daniel Street, Camberwell.

The 1901 census records that Henry was a clerk and he and his wife and their five children and his step son were living at 88 Ondine Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.2.1  ~~  Sabrina Dadson

Sabrina was born in London in 1886 (Camberwell 1886 December qtr Volume 1d Page 857). The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 4 Daniel Street, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that Sabrina was living with her parents at 88 Ondine Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.2.2  ~~  Arthur Dadson

Arthur was born in London in about 1888. The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 4 Daniel Street, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that Arthur was living with his parents at 88 Ondine Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.2.3  ~~  Herbert Henry Dadson

Herbert was born in London in 1890 (Camberwell 1890 June qtr Volume 1d Page 879). The 1891 census records that the toddler was living with his family at 4 Daniel Street, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that Herbert was living with his family at 88 Ondine Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.2.4  ~~  Rhoda Amelia Dadson

Rhoda was born in London in 1892 (Camberwell 1892 March qtr Volume 1d Page 981). The 1901 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 88 Ondine Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.2.5  ~~  Eva Dadson

Eva was born in London in 1897 (Camberwell 1897 March qtr Volume 1d Page 861). The 1901 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 88 Ondine Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.3  ~~  Elizabeth Ann Dadson

Elizabeth, also known as Eliza, was born at Rainham in Kent in 1867. The 1871 census records that the young girl was living with her family at 9 Ledbury Street, Camberwell. The 1881 census records that Elizabeth was a school girl and she was living with her parents at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell.

The 1891 census records that Eliza was unemployed. She was unmarried and she was living with her parents at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.1.2.4  ~~  Nicholas Dadson

Nicholas was born at London in 1869. The 1871 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 9 Ledbury Street, Camberwell. Nicholas must have died at a young age as his name was re-used by his parents in 1879.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.5  ~~  John Frederick Dadson

John was born at Camberwell in 1871. The 1881 census records that John was a school boy and he was living with his parents at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell. The 1891 census records that John was working as a gas fitter and he was living with his parents at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell.

John married either his cousin Minnie Sarah Standen or Lilian Matilda Goddard in 1896 (Camberwell 1896 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1728). John appears to have died within a couple of years and he does not appear in the 1901 English census.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.6  ~~  Rhoda Dadson

Rhoda was born at Camberwell in 1874 (Camberwell 1874 March qtr Volume 1d Page 739). The 1881 census records that Rhoda was a school girl and she was living with her parents at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell. She is not recorded in the 1891 census and she may have died by then.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.7  ~~  Phillis Dadson

Phillis was born at Camberwell in 1876 (Camberwell 1876 March qtr Volume 1d Page 791). The 1881 census records that Phillis was a school girl and she was living with her parents at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell. The 1891 census records that Phillis was a dressmaker's apprentice and she was living with her parents at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell.

The 1901 census records that Phillis was an unmarried dressmaker and she was living with her parents at 9 Arthur Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.8  ~~  Margaret Dadson

Margaret was born at Camberwell in 1877. The 1881 census records that Margaret was living with her parents at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell.

Margaret married Joseph Gums Highmore in 1898 (Camberwell 1898 September qtr Volume 1d Page 1489); he was born at Chelsea in 1875. Joseph and Margaret had at least one child – Ruth (1899). The 1901 census records that Joseph was a gas fitter and he and his wife and their baby daughter were living at 19 Arthur Street, Peckham. Joseph's younger brother Alfred was also living with them.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.8.1  ~~  Ruth Highmore

Ruth was born at Camberwll in 1900. The 1901 census records that the toddler was living with her family at 19 Arthur Street, Peckham.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.9  ~~  Nicholas William Dadson

Nicholas was born at Peckham, Surrey in 1879. The 1881 census records that he was living with his family at # 1 Elizabeth Cottage, Peckham Park Road, Camberwell. The 1891 census records that Nicholas was a school boy and he was living with his family at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell.

The 1901 census records that Nicholas was employed as a gas works fitter. He lived with his parents at 9 Arthur Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.10  ~~  William Frank Dadson

William, also known as Frank, was born at Peckham in late 1881 (Camberwell 1881 December qtr Volume 1d Page 880). The 1891 census records that the school boy was living with his family at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that Frank was employed as a gas fitter and he lived with his parents at 9 Arthur Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.11  ~~  Ruth Dadson

Ruth was born at Deptford in 1883. The 1891 census records that the school girl was living with her family at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that Ruth was employed as a machinist making dresses. She was living with her parents at 9 Arthur Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.7.12.12  ~~  George H. Dadson

George was born at Deptford in 1887. The 1891 census records that the young boy was living with his family at 41 King Arthur Street, Camberwell. The 1901 census records that George was employed in a laundry and he was living with his parents at 9 Arthur Street, Camberwell.

1.3.5.2.2.8  ~~  Elizabeth Alchin

Elizabeth was born at East Malling in 1797 and she was baptised at St James' church, East Malling on 11th June 1797. She married Richard Bushell at East Malling on 3rd June 1821. The witnesses to the ceremony were Sarah Marshall and James Thornhill. One eighth of the estate of her late sister Peggy Alchin was invested in trust for her in 1851:

"and two eighth parts to the Reverend Richard Mays Incumbent of Plaxtol in trust one of which is to be given to my sister Mrs Elizabeth Bushell for her sole use and the other is to be given to my niece Mrs Ann Adams after the decease of her present husband or in case of her decease previous to his then to be equally distributed among all my brothers and sisters or their representatives Also I bequeath all my furniture and chattels to the said Reverend Richard Mays in trust for the said Mrs Elizabeth Bushell accepting my small bed with bolster two pillows and a blanket which I give to my niece Sarah Allchin"

The 1851 census records that Elizabeth (recorded as a spinster) was the housekeeper for Rev'd Richard Mays, the Perpetual Curate of Plaxtol.

1.3.5.2.3  ~~  John Alchin

John Alchin was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 8th September 1754. He is a candidate to have married Ann Hills at East Malling on 4th April 1779. What we do know for sure is that he did not marry Mary Child at Meopham on 29th September 1778.

John may have been buried at East Malling on 16th January 1831 supposedly aged 81 years.

East Malling churchyard

1.3.5.3  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was born at Ryarsh on 6th September 1731 and he was baptised at St Martin's church, Ryarsh on 14th September 1731. He was included on the settlement certificate dated 6th June 1744 which allowed his father to move the family from Ryarsh to West Malling. Henry married Ann Suter at St Mary's church, West Malling on 31st July 1755. The banns for their wedding were published at West Malling on 13th, 20th and 27th July 1755. The ceremony was performed by Rev'd James Webb and the witnesses were William Sparkes and Richard Alchin.

Henry and Ann had at least seven children – Richard (1756), Henry (1758), Mary (1760), Thomas (1761), Edward (1763), Elizabeth (1767) and Nicholas (1771). Henry was probably a shoemaker. He died aged 64 years and he was buried at West Malling on 11th May 1795.

1.3.5.3.1  ~~  Richard Alchin

Richard was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 21st March 1756. Richard may have married Elizabeth (link not proven) and if so they had at least two children whom they baptised at Meopham – Ann (1790) and Sarah (1796). According to the will of Henry Alchin of East Malling dated 1800, Richard was leasing from him the mill at Meopham for which he paid 5 pounds per annum:

"Also I give and bequeath all that messuage or tenement and the Mill and lands thereunto belonging with the appurts situate at Meopham in the County of Kent now in the occupation of Richard  unto the said  ………. Richard Allchin for the term of his natural life the paying unto my said son Henry Allchin and his heirs the sum of five pounds yearly and every year as and for the rent of the same and from and after the decease of the said Richard Allchin that then I do give and devise the said premises unto my said son Henry Allchin his heirs and assigns for ever."

Richard was probably buried at Meopham on 2nd July 1829. The burial register gives his residence as 'Priesthoods' and his age as 75 years.

1.3.5.3.1.1  ~~  Ann Alchin

Ann was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 10th January 1790.

1.3.5.3.1.2  ~~  Sarah Alchin

Sarah was baptised at the church of St John the Baptist, Meopham on 17th January 1796.

1.3.5.3.2  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 26th March 1758. Henry married Sarah; she was born at Hyde Park, London in 1772. Henry and Sarah had at least twelve, and possibly thirteen, children all of whom were baptised at West Malling – Elizabeth (1793), Mary (1795), Sarah (1796), Harriett (1798), Richard (1800), Ann (1802), Grace (1804), Henry (1806), Maria (1807), Lucy (1809), Caroline (1812) and William (1818). They may also have had a son George who was born in about 1815 but he died before he could be baptised.

The parish register records that Henry was a shoemaker of West Malling. Henry died aged 64 years and he was buried at West Malling on 13th October 1822. The 1841 census records that Sarah was living with her son Richard and his family at Middle Row High Street, West Malling. The 1851 census records that his widow was living with her married daughter Lucy George and her family at Swan Street, West Malling.

Sarah may have died in 1852 – she would have been about 80 years old (Malling 1852 December qtr Volume 2a Page 184).

1.3.5.3.2.1  ~~  Elizabeth Ann Alchin

Elizabeth was born at West Malling on 7th October 1793 and she was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 1st December 1793. Elizabeth may have married Joseph Potter (of Blackfriars, London) at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 26th May 1822. The witnesses were William and Sarah Taylor.

1.3.5.3.2.2  ~~  Mary Ann Alchin

Mary was born at West Malling on 23rd April 1795 and she was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 21st June 1795. Her father is described in the parish register as a shoemaker. Mary may have married Benjamin Boorman at All Saints' church, Maidstone on 13th September 1823. The witnesses to the ceremony were John File and Elizabeth Fielder.

1.3.5.3.2.3  ~~  Sarah Ann Alchin

Sarah was born at West Malling on 24th December 1796 and she was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 12th March 1797. Sarah died aged only 20 years and she was buried at West Malling on 20th January 1817.

The church yard of St Mary the Virgin, West Malling

1.3.5.3.2.4  ~~  Harriett Alchin

Harriett was born at West Malling on 28th November 1798 and she was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 6th January 1799. Harriett married a man called Fullbrook. The 1881 census records that she was an annuitant and she and her unmarried sister were living at King Street, Odiham in Hampshire.

1.3.5.3.2.5  ~~  Richard Henry Alchin

Richard was born at West Malling on 25th September 1800. He was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 2nd November 1800. Richard married Ann Maria Cosson at Aylesford on 24th September 1825; she was born in Kent in November 1807. The witnesses to the ceremony were Ann Martha Alchin, Sarah Kemsley and Robert Cosson.

Richard and Ann Maria had at least twelve, and possibly thirteen children – Mary (1827), Richard (1828), Emily (1830), Robert (1832), Henry (1834), Frederick (1836), Maria (1838), twins Anthony and Sarah (1841), Lucy (1843), Edwin (1846) and a second set of twins John and Eliza (1848).

The parish register records that Richard was a cordwainer or shoemaker of West Malling. The 1841 census confirms that Richard was a shoemaker. He and his wife and seven children were living at Middle Row High Street, West Malling along with his widowed mother Sarah Alchin.

In about 1848 or 1849, Richard and his family emigrated to the United States and the fact that they settled in Michigan so soon after their migration probably indicates that they travelled from New York to Michigan via the Great Lakes.

The 1850 US census records that Richard was a shoemaker and he and his wife and five of their children were living at Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan. The 1860 census records that Richard was a farmer and he and his wife and their two youngest surviving sons were living at York in Washtenaw County. Several of their sons served in the Union Army during the American Civil War of the 1860's.

The 1870 census records that Richard was a grocer and he and his wife were living alone at York. Richard had real estate valued at $1,600 and personal assets valued at a further $100. The 1880 census records that Richard was retired and he was still living with his wife at York, Washtenaw County.

Richard died between 1880 and 1900 but his wife lived to a great age. The 1900 census records that Mary was a 92 year old widow and she was living at Brighton, Livingstone County in Michigan.

1.3.5.3.2.5.1  ~~  Mary Ann Alchin

Mary may have been born at Aylesford in about 1826 in which case she would have been Richard and Ann Maria's eldest daughter (however there is no record of her baptism). Mary was buried as an infant at West Malling on 21st January 1827.

1.3.5.3.2.5.2  ~~  Richard William Alchin

Richard was born at West Malling on 3rd February 1828 and he was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 2nd March 1828. The 1841 census records that Richard was living with his family at Middle Row High Street, West Malling. He migrated with his family to America, probably some time around 1848 or 1849.

Richard married Frances Julia Hand at Washtenaw, Michigan on 22nd February 1854. Frances was born in 1834. Richard and Frances had at least two children – Emma (1855) and Cain (1858). The 1860 US census records that Richard was a farmer and he and his wife and their two children were living at Alamo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. His real estate was valued at $1,200 and his personal assets at $450.

Richard died at Alamo on 23rd December 1867 (202/2) after he fell from a tree. He was only 39 years old when he died. Frances subsequently married Alvin Dennison. The 1880 census records that Alvin and his wife and his step-daughter Emma were living at Alamo.

1.3.5.3.2.5.2.1  ~~  Emma Alchin

Emma was born in Michigan in 1855. The 1860 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Alamo, Kalamazoo County. The 1880 census records that Emma was unmarried and she was living with her mother and step-father at Alamo.

1.3.5.3.2.5.2.2  ~~  Cain Alchin

Cain was born in Michigan in 1858. The 1860 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Alamo, Kalamazoo County.

1.3.5.3.2.5.3  ~~  Emily Alchin

Emily was born at West Malling on 1st March 1830 and she was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 7th April 1830. Emily died aged 3 years and she was buried at West Malling on 25th April 1833.

1.3.5.3.2.5.4  ~~  Robert Burns Alchin

Robert was born at West Malling on 12th March 1832 and he was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 10th June 1832. The 1841 census records that Robert was living with his family at Middle Row High Street, West Malling. He migrated to America with his family in the late 1840's. The 1850 US census records that Robert was a clerk and he was living with Charles and Charlotte Bailey at Schenectady, New York.

Robert married Catherine Anguinette Holcomb at Rockford, Winnebago County in Michigan on 21st July 1858. Catherine was born at Hampden, Massachusetts in 1836. Robert and Catherine had at least three children – Cornelia (1859), Robert (1861) and Edith (1864).

The 1860 census records that Robert was a master shoe maker and he and his wife, their daughter and his sister in law (Juliet Holcomb) were living at Rockford, Winnebago County, Michigan. Robert probably saw service in the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Robert died at Rockford aged 35 years on 8th January 1867. He is buried in Greenwood cemetery. The 1870 census records that Catherine was a widow who was 'keeping house'. She had property worth $2,000 at Rockford where she lived with her three children. Catherine died at Rockford in 1871.

1.3.5.3.2.5.4.1  ~~  Cornelia Louisa Alchin

Cornelia was baptised at Rockford on 5th May 1859. The 1860 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Rockford, Winnebago County, Michigan. The 1870 census records that the school girl was living with her widowed mother at Rockford.

1.3.5.3.2.5.4.2  ~~  Robert E. Alchin

Robert was baptised at Rockford on 16th November 1861. The 1870 census records that the school boy was living with his widowed mother at Rockford. The 1900 census records that Robert was not married and he was an inmate of the Page County Insane Asylum, Iowa.

1.3.5.3.2.5.4.3  ~~  Edith Alchin

Edith was born at Rockford, Wiinebago County in 1864. The 1870 census records that the school girl was living with her widowed mother at Rockford.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5  ~~  Henry Alchin

Henry was born at West Malling on 29th June 1834 and he was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 25th July 1834. The 1841 census records that Henry was living with his family at Middle Row High Street, West Malling. Henry emigrated to America with his parents in the late 1840's. The 1850 US census records that Henry was a farmer (farm labourer ?) and he was living with his parents at Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Henry saw service as a Sharpshooter  in I Company of Berdan's First United States Sharpshooters in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The regiment saw service on many of the Civil War battlefields including Gettysburg. Henry married Sarah A. Culver at Washtenaw on 24th September 1865. Sarah was born in Michigan in 1843.

Henry and Sarah had at least three children Jesse (1867), Ferrell (1868) and Everett (1872). The 1870 census records that Henry was a farmer and he and his wife and their two children were living at Burns in Shiawassee County in Michigan. Henry had real etate valued at $3,00 and personal assets valued at a further $2,000.

Sarah died before 1891 when Henry married Anna; she was born in Michigan in September 1848. Henry and Anna had no children. The 1900 census records that Henry was a farmer and he and his wife and their niece (5 year old Alma Jenne of Michigan) were living at Vernon, Shiawassee County. Henry's son Everett was living nearby.

The 1910 census records that Henry was living from his own income and he and his wife were still living at Vernon, Shiawassee County. Henry's 24 year old niece Elma M Alchin (she was recorded as 5 year old Alma Jenne in 1900) was also living with them.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.1  ~~  Jesse Alchin

Jesse was born in Michigan in 1868. The 1870 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Burns, Shiawassee County. Jesse married Cassie V. in 1899;she was born in Canada in 1880. Jesse and Cassie had at least three children – Nettie (1900), Irene (1907) and a third who died before 1910.

The 1910 census records that Jesse was a farmer and he and his wife and their two surviving children were living near his father at Vernon, Shiawassee County. The 1930 census records that Jesse was a farmer and he and his wife, their married daughter and their grand daughter were living at Shiawassee, Shiawassee County.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.1.1  ~~  Nettie M. Alchin

Nettie was born in Michigan in 1900. The 1910 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Vernon, Shiawassee County.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.1.2  ~~  Irene J. Alchin

Irene was born in Michigan in 1907. The 1910 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Vernon, Shiawassee County. Irene married a man surnamed Wissner. She and her husband had at least one child – Patricia. The 1930 census records that Irene and her daughter were living with her parents at Shiawassee.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.2  ~~  Ferrell Alchin

Ferrell (?) was born in Michigan in 1868. The 1870 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Burns, Shiawassee County. There is no further record of this child in any later US census.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.3  ~~  Everett W. Alchin

Everett was born in Michigan in October 1872. Everett married Grace J. in 1900; she was born in Michigan in May 1880. The 1900 census records that Everett was a farmer and he and his newly married wife were living near his father at Vernon, Shiawassee County.

Everett and Grace had at least six children – Henry (1905), Ethel (1907), Don (1909), Allen (1912) and Waivea (1818). A sixth child died in infancy. The 1910 census records that Everett was a farmer and he and his wife and their three children were living at Butman, Gladwin County in Michigan.

The 1920 census records that Everett was a carpenter and he and his wife and their five children were living at Fenton, Genesee County in Michigan. The 1930 census records that Everett was a carpenter and he and his wife and their two unmarried sons were living at Fenton.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.3.1  ~~  Henry V. Alchin

Henry was born in Michigan on 6th February 1905. The 1910 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Butman, Gladwin County. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his fanily at Fenton, Genosee County. Henry married Mary E.; she was born in Michigan in 1908. Henry and Mary had at least one child – Marion.

The 1930 census records that Henry was a draftsman in a lumber yard and he and his wife and their baby daughter were living at Flint, Genosee County. Henry died in Michigan in November 1961 aged 56 years.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.3.2  ~~  Ethel L. Alchin

Ethel was born in Michigan in 1907. The 1910 census records that the young girl was living with her family at Butman, Gladwin County. The 1920 census records that the school girl was living with her fanily at Fenton, Genosee County.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.3.3  ~~  Don D. Alchin

Don was born in Michigan on 28th October 1909. The 1910 census records that the 5 month old infant was living with his family at Butman, Gladwin County. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his fanily at Fenton, Genosee County. The 1930 census records that Don was a salesman in a grocery store and he was still living with his parents at Fenton.

Don died in Michigan on 21st August 1994 aged 84 years.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.3.4  ~~  Allen Alchin

Allen was born in Michigan on 18th January 1912. The 1920 census records that the school boy was living with his fanily at Fenton, Genosee County. The 1930 census records that Allen was living with his parents at Fenton. No occupation is recorded for him.

Allen died in January 1972 aged 60 years at Zephyrhills, Pascoe County, Florida.

1.3.5.3.2.5.5.3.5  ~~  Waivea Alchin

Waivea (her name is almost illegible in the 1920 census) was born in Michigan in early 1918. The 1920 census records that the young girl was living with her fanily at Fenton, Genosee County.

1.3.5.3.2.5.6  ~~  Frederick Alchin

Frederick was born at West Malling on 20th July 1836 and he was baptised at St Mary's church, West Malling on 9th October 1836.  The 1841 census records that Frederick was living with his family at Middle Row High Street, West Malling. Frederick emigrated to the USA with his parents in the late 1840's.

The 1850 US census records that Frederick was living with his parents at Pittsfield, Washtenaw County, Michigan. The 1860 census records that Frederick was an unmarried farm labourer and he was living with his parents on their farm at York in Washtenaw County. Frederick served in the Union Forces during the American Civil War. He enlisted on 10th August 1861 and her served over three years  in 'D' Company of the 4th Michigan Infantry.

Frederick married Mary; she was born in New York in 1839. Frederick and Mary had at least three children – Frank (1865), Ernest (1867) and Mary (1871). The 1870 census records that Frederick was a farmer and he and his wife and their two young sons were living at Middlebury, Shiawassee County. He had real estate valued at $1,000 and personal assets valued at a further $300.

The 1880 census records that Frederick was a farmer and he and his family were living at Middlebury, Shiawassee County, Michigan. The 1900 census records that Frederick was retired and he and his wife and their granddaughter (Winifred R. Brooke who was born in Michigan in 1893) were still living at Middlebury.

Mary died in the early 1900's and Frederick subsequently married Elizabeth (Brokaw?) in 1906; she was born in New York 1847 and had two children from a previous marriage. The 1910 census records that Frederick was living off his own investments and he and his second wife were living at Ovid, Clinton County, Michigan. Also living with them was George Brokaw, a 41 year old bachelor who was the manager of an eggs and poultry business.

The 1920 census records that Frederick was retired and he and his wife and his niece (34 year old Elma Junior) were living at Durand, Shiawassee County. Elizabeth died in the 1930 but Frederick lived to a great age. The 1930 census records that the 93 year old widower was boarding with Arthur and Lucy Reynolds at Ovid, Clinton County. Lucy was probably a relative of some sort.

Frederick is buried in Maple Grove cemetery, Ovid.

1.3.5.3.2.5.6.1  ~~  Frank S. Alchin

Frank was born in Michigan in August 1865. The 1870 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Middlebury, Shiawassee County. The 1880 census records that Frank was living with his family at Middlebury.

Frank married Minnie in 1887; she was born in Indiana in December 1867. Frank and Minnie had at least three children – Lena (1888), Amma (1890) and Frederick (1892). The 1900 census records that Frank was a farmer and he and his wife and their three children were living at Middlebury. His younger brother Ernest lived next door and his parents lived close by.

The 1910 census records that Frank was still a farmer and he and his wife and two of their children were still living at Middlebury. The 1920 census records that Frank was an auto machinist and he and his wife were living alone at Ovid, Clinton County. Minnie died in the 1920's. The 1930 census records that Frank was a garage proprietor and he was boarding with David and Jessie Barrows at Ovid.

1.3.5.3.2.5.6.1.1  ~~  Lena J. Alchin

Lena was born in Michigan in June 1888. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Middlebury, Shiawassee County. Lena was still alive in 1910 but she was not living with her parents.

1.3.5.3.2.5.6.1.2  ~~  Amma M. Alchin

Amma was born in Michigan in July 1890. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Middlebury, Shiawassee County. The 1910 census records that Amma was unmarried and she was still living with her parents at Middlebury.

1.3.5.3.2.5.6.1.3  ~~  Frederick Alchin

Frederick was born in Michigan on 17th October 1892. The 1900 census records that the school boy was living with his family at Middlebury, Shiawassee County. The 1910 census records that Frederick was a farm labourer and he was still living with his parents at Middlebury.

Frederick married Lelah Belle Bonnell; she was born in Michigan on 6th November 1891 the daughter of George and Lucy Bonnell. Frederick and Lelah had at least four children – Gail (1915), Marjorie (1917), Elinor (1919) and Barbara (1928).

The 1920 census records that Frederick was a shop machinist and he and his wife and their three young children were living in their own house (valued at $1,700) at Ovid, Clinton County. The 1930 census records that Frederick was a garage proprietor (probably in partnershiop with his father) and he and his wife and their four children were still living at Ovid.

Frederick died at Owosso, Shiawassee County in April 1969 aged 76 years.

1.3.5.3.2.5.6.2  ~~  Ernest C. Alchin

Ernest was born in Michigan in 1867. The 1870 census records that the young boy was living with his family at Middlebury, Shiawassee County. The 1880 census records that Ernest was living with his family at Middlebury.

Ernest married Lura in 1893; she was born in Michigan in August 1874. The 1900 census records that Ernest was a carpenter and he and his wife were living next door to his brother Frank at Middlebury. At that stage the couple had no children.

The 1920 census record that Ernest was a barn carpenter and he and his wife (here called Anna) were living alone at Bennington, Shiawassee County. The 1930 census records that Ernest was a carpenter and he and his wife were living in their own house (valued at $3,000) at Owosso, Shiawassee County.

1.3.5.3.2.5.6.3  ~~  Mary A. Alchin

Mary was born in Michigan in 1871. The 1880 census records that the school girl was living with her family at Middlebury, Shiawassee County. Mary married a man surnamed Brooke and they had at least one child – Winifred (1893).

1.3.5.3.2.5.6.3.1  ~~  Winifred R. Brooke

Winifred was born in Michigan in February 1893. The 1900 census records that the school girl was living with her grandparents at Middlebury, Shiawassee County.

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