Mother of Frances Akehurst

[nelwild]

Please can anyone help me find the mother of Frances Akehurst born c 1767 in Beddingham.Her father was Joseph born i think c1739 in Laughton and her mother was Frances,but i cant find any marriage between a Joseph and Frances.

Many thanks.

[jonw65]

FamilySearch has the will of Joseph Akehurst of Beddingham, Shepherd
Proved at Lewes, 16 Feb 1799
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-6XP3-DZF

[nelwild]

Thanks for this.I was hoping it might provide some clue as to who Frances was,but i cant see anything.

[jonw65]

Hi
Sadly, it doesn't help with Frances. Haven't found a marriage so far.
First baptism?
Beddingham, 3 April 1757
Joseph, Son of Joseph & Frances Ackhurst

Also of interest
Two messuages in East Dean, purchased by Charles Gilbert from Joseph Akehurst
https://www.thekeep.info/collections/getrecord/GB179_GIL_1_35

Will of Joseph Akehurst of West Firle, Yeoman
Proved Lewes, 3 Feb 1810
https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HY-DTC9-52X

[jonw65]

There's a baptism at Alfriston, 17 May 1724
Joseph, Son of John + Mary Akurst
An ESRO transcript says mother's name amended to Sarah on the BT

Burial at Alfriston, 26 January 1799
Joseph Akehurst
Is that Joseph of Beddingham?
Interesting in light of the property record.

[jonw65]

Do we have a burial for Frances?

[trish1120]

Outside chance?

FRANCES buried 19 Feb 1801 St Mary, Alfriston
Transcriber note: Surname obscured by marks on page.
(FreeREG)

[amondg]

First baptism Beddingham

Sarah 28 June 1752 daughter of Joseph and Frances Akehurst

[jonw65]

Frances was alive when her husband made that will, which was in 1792.
Daughter Sarah Henty is mentioned.
So any marriage of Joseph and Frances ought to be further back than thought.
Joseph at one time had a brother William.