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Stephen HOPKINS 1884 - 1914


1.    Stephen HOPKINS, born 4th qtr 1884 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 28 Dec 1884 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), Enlisted at Canterbury - Guardsman 12398 - 1st Btn. Grenadier Guards, died 9 Nov 1914 Aged 30 - Died of Wounds, buried at St Sever Cemetery, Rouen - Grave A.1.11.

       He married Alice M. RUSSELL, 3rd qtr 1913 in Elham RD (Kent), resided after WW1 at 16 St Radigunds Place, Canterbury (Kent).

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Parents

2.    James HOPKINS, born 1837 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 12 Feb 1837 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1901 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), occupation 1851 - 1901 Agricultural Labourer. He married Sarah COUCHMAN, 4th qtr 1874 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Alfred COUCHMAN, born 1872 in Bridge (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1901 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), occupation 1891 - 1901 Agricultural Labourer. [Born to James & Sarah prior to their marriage].

                  ii         Harriett HOPKINS, born 1875 in Barham (Kent), baptized 14 Nov 1875 at Ss Mary & Radegund, Postling Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent).

                  iii        James Richard HOPKINS, born 1878 in Postling (Kent), baptized 1 Sep 1878 at St Nicholas, Newington-next-Hythe (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iv        Thomas HOPKINS, born 1880 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 6 Mar 1881 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1901 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), occupation 1901 Agricultural Labourer. He married Mary Jane PRESCOTT, 2nd qtr 1906 at St Mary Bredin, Canterbury (Kent)

       1.        v         Stephen HOPKINS, born 4th qtr 1884 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 28 Dec 1884 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), Enlisted at Canterbury - Guardsman 12398 - 1st Btn. Grenadier Guards, died 9 Nov 1914 Aged 30 - Died of Wounds, buried at St Sever Cemetery, Rouen - Grave A.1.11. He married Alice M. RUSSELL, 3rd qtr 1913 in Elham RD (Kent), resided after WW1 at 16 St Radigunds Place, Canterbury (Kent).

                  vi        John HOPKINS, born 4th qtr 1886 in Lower Hardres (Kent), baptized 28 Nov 1886 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), Enlisted at Canterbury - Guardsman 13406 - 2nd Btn. Grenadier Guards, died 24 Dec 1914 Killed in Action, commemorated at Le Touret Memorial - Panel 2.

3.    Sarah COUCHMAN, born 1848 at Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), baptized 19 Nov 1848 at Ss Peter & Paul, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1901 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), died 1st qtr 1903 Age given as 55, buried 3 Mar 1903 at Ss Peter & Paul, Upper Hardres (Kent).

                             Illegitimate child by unknown partner:

                  i          William George COUCHMAN, born 1869 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 18 Apr 1869 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1871 in Westwood, Kingston (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent). [William was raised by his COUCHMAN grandparents].

                             Children by James HOPKINS:

                  ii         Alfred COUCHMAN, born 1872 in Bridge (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1901 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), occupation 1891 - 1901 Agricultural Labourer. [Born to James & Sarah prior to their marriage].

                  iii        Harriett HOPKINS, born 1875 in Barham (Kent), baptized 14 Nov 1875 at Ss Mary & Radegund, Postling Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent).

                  iv        James Richard HOPKINS, born 1878 in Postling (Kent), baptized 1 Sep 1878 at St Nicholas, Newington-next-Hythe (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  v         Thomas HOPKINS, born 1880 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 6 Mar 1881 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1901 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), occupation 1901 Agricultural Labourer.

                  vi        Stephen HOPKINS, born 4th qtr 1884 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 28 Dec 1884 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), Enlisted at Canterbury - Guardsman 12398 - 1st Btn. Grenadier Guards, died 9 Nov 1914 Aged 30 - Died of Wounds, buried at St Sever Cemetery, Rouen - Grave A.1.11.

       1.        vii       John HOPKINS, born 4th qtr 1886 in Lower Hardres (Kent), baptized 28 Nov 1886 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), Enlisted at Canterbury - Guardsman 13406 - 2nd Btn. Grenadier Guards, died 24 Dec 1914 Killed in Action, commemorated at Le Touret Memorial - Panel 2.


Grandparents

4.    Richard HOPKINS, born 1807 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 6 Apr 1807 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1861 at Little Bucket, Waltham (Kent), occupation 1841 - 1851 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1861 Farmer of 14 acres. He married Sarah YOUNG, 18 May 1833 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Stephen HOPKINS, born 1833 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 13 Oct 1833 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), occupation 1851 Agricultural Labourer.

                  ii         William HOPKINS, born 1834 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 7 Jan 1834 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), occupation 1851 Agricultural Labourer.

       2.        iii        James HOPKINS, born 1837 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 12 Feb 1837 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1901 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), occupation 1851 - 1901 Agricultural Labourer. He married Sarah COUCHMAN, 4th qtr 1874 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  iv        Harriett HOPKINS, born 1838 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 1 Jul 1838 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent).

                  v         Richard HOPKINS, born 1840 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 19 Apr 1840 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent).

                  vi        Ann HOPKINS, born 1842 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 3 Jul 1842 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent).

                  vii       Sally HOPKINS, born 1844 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 28 Apr 1844 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent).

                  viii      John HOPKINS, born 1846, baptized 1 Mar 1846 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died Sep 1847 Aged 1, buried 19 Sep 1847 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  ix        Charlotte HOPKINS, born 1848 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 10 Sep 1848 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1861 at Little Bucket, Waltham (Kent).

                  x         Catherine HOPKINS, born 1851, baptized 12 Mar 1851 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died Mar 1851 Aged 4 days, buried 18 Mar 1851 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

5.    Sarah YOUNG, born 1807 in Brabourne (Kent), baptized 9 Aug 1807 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1861 at Little Bucket, Waltham (Kent).


6.    Thomas COUCHMAN, born 1813 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 28 Nov 1813 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1871 in Westwood, Kingston (Kent), occupation 1851 - 1871 Agricultural Labourer, died 1st qtr 1880 in Bridge RD (Kent) - Aged 66. He married Anne ROSE, 4th qtr 1841 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Richard COUCHMAN, born 1842 in Barham (Kent), baptized 8 Jan 1843 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Langham Park Farm, Bishopsbourne (Kent), census 1871 in Westwood, Kingston (Kent), occupation 1861 Carter, occupation 1871 Agricultural Labourer. He married Eliza SCREEDER, 2nd qtr 1867 in Bridge RD (Kent).

                  ii         Elizabeth COUCHMAN, born 1844 in Barham (Kent), baptized 6 Oct 1844 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Westwood Farm, Upper Hardres (Kent), occupation 1861 House Servant. She married John QUESTED, 2nd qtr 1866 in Bridge RD (Kent).

                  iii        Mary Ann COUCHMAN, born 1847 at Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Westwood Farm, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1871 at The Street, Newington-next-Hythe (Kent), census 1881 at The Street, Newington-next-Hythe (Kent), census 1891 at Bargrove Cottages, Newington (Kent), occupation 1861 House Servant. She married Edward NUTLEY, 8 Jun 1867 at St Nicholas, Newington-next-Hythe (Kent).

       3.        iv        Sarah COUCHMAN, born 1848 at Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), baptized 19 Nov 1848 at Ss Peter & Paul, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Kingston (Kent), census 1891 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), census 1901 at Pett Bottom, Lower Hardres (Kent), died 1st qtr 1903 Age given as 55, buried 3 Mar 1903 at Ss Peter & Paul, Upper Hardres (Kent). She married James HOPKINS, 4th qtr 1874 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent),

                  v         Ann COUCHMAN, born 23 Mar 1851 at Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), baptized 20 Apr 1851 at Ss Peter & Paul, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent). She married Stephen ANDREWS, 1 Jan 1873 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  vi        Harriette COUCHMAN, born 1855 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 24 Jun 1855 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent). She married Edward DEARING, 2nd qtr 1883 in Bridge RD (Kent).

                  vii       Charlotte COUCHMAN, born 1857 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 1 Nov 1857 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent).

                  viii      Thomas COUCHMAN, born 1861 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 10 Mar 1861 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1871 in Westwood, Kingston (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent). He married Mary Ann DALE, 2nd qtr 1886 in Bridge RD (Kent).

7.    Anne ROSE, born 1818 in Barham (Kent), baptized 21 Jun 1818 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1841 at Westwood, Kingston (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1871 in Westwood, Kingston (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), died 3rd qtr 1884 in Bridge RD (Kent) - Age given as 67.


Great-Grandparents

8.    James HOPKINS, born 1771 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 17 Feb 1771 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died May 1835 Age given as 65, buried 20 May 1835 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Catherine BRIERLEY, 5 Apr 1795 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          William HOPKINS, born 1795 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 16 Aug 1795 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Elizabeth FAGG, 19 Dec 1819 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  ii         Ann HOPKINS, born 1798 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 29 Apr 1798 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  iii        James HOPKINS, born 1799 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 29 Dec 1799 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died 1873 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent). He married Rebecca BRAZIER, 5 May 1827 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  iv        John HOPKINS, born 1801 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 11 Oct 1801 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died Apr 1837, buried 18 Apr 1837 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Sarah MILLER, 16 Jan 1833 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  v         Thomas HOPKINS, born 1803 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 10 Jul 1803 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died Jan 1821, buried 24 Jan 1821 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  vi        Sarah HOPKINS, born 1805 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 31 Mar 1805 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

       4.        vii       Richard HOPKINS, born 1807 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 6 Apr 1807 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1861 at Little Bucket, Waltham (Kent), occupation 1841 - 1851 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1861 Farmer of 14 acres. He married Sarah YOUNG, 18 May 1833 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  viii      Edward HOPKINS, born 1811 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 18 Aug 1811 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  ix        Stephen HOPKINS, born Abt 1814 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 12 Jun 1814 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1861 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), occupation 1841 Agricultural Labourer, occupation 1851 - 1861 Carrier & Farmer, died Feb 1863, buried 19 Feb 1863 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Sarah BAILEY, 12 Oct 1837 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

9.    Catherine BRIERLEY, born Abt 1769 in (Kent), died Jul 1844 in Elmsted (Kent) - Age given as 75, buried 16 Jul 1844 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).


10.  William YOUNG, born Abt 1766 in Kent, census 1841 at West Brabourne (Kent), occupation 1841 Agricultural Labourer. He married Charlotte HAYWARD, 18 Jan 1800 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          John YOUNG, born 1800, baptized 30 Mar 1800 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

       5.        ii         Sarah YOUNG, born 1807 in Brabourne (Kent), baptized 9 Aug 1807 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent), census 1841 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1851 at Hill Street, Elmsted (Kent), census 1861 at Little Bucket, Waltham (Kent). She married Richard HOPKINS, 18 May 1833 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  iii        George YOUNG, born 1809, baptized 29 Oct 1809 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  iv        Mary YOUNG, born 1812, baptized 29 Mar 1812 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  v         Harriet YOUNG, born 1813, baptized 4 Jul 1813 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  vi        Thomas YOUNG, born 1816, baptized 23 Aug 1816 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  vii       Elizabeth YOUNG, born 1816, baptized 25 Aug 1816 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  viii      James YOUNG, born 1818, baptized 13 Dec 1818 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                  ix        Edward YOUNG, born 1821, baptized 10 Jun 1821 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

11.  Charlotte HAYWARD, born Abt 1776 in Kent, census 1841 at West Brabourne (Kent).


12.  Richard COUCHMAN, born 1778, baptized 26 Jul 1778 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), died 11 Aug 1838 at Westwood, Kingston (Kent) - Aged 60, buried 14 Aug 1838 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent). He married Elizabeth LANES, 17 Jul 1813 in Hardres (Kent).

                             Children:

       6.        i          Thomas COUCHMAN, born 1813 in Kingston (Kent), baptized 28 Nov 1813 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1871 in Westwood, Kingston (Kent), occupation 1851 - 1871 Agricultural Labourer, died 1st qtr 1880 in Bridge RD (Kent) - Aged 66. He married Anne ROSE, 4th qtr 1841 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  ii         James COUCHMAN, born 1815, baptized 12 Nov 1815 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent). He married Maria WEBB, 15 Oct 1837 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  iii        Elizabeth COUCHMAN, born 1818, baptized 2 Aug 1818 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  iv        Richard COUCHMAN, born 1821, baptized 6 May 1821 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent). He married Eliza BOURNE, 7 Mar 1846 at All Saints, Petham (Kent).

                  v         Anne COUCHMAN, born 1824, baptized 14 Mar 1824 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  vi        Mary Ann COUCHMAN, born 1827, baptized 5 Feb 1827 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  vii       William COUCHMAN, born 1830, baptized 16 May 1830 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

13.  Elizabeth LANES.


14.  Richard ROSE, born 1774 in Barham (Kent), baptized 13 Nov 1774 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1851 at Court Lane, Barham (Kent), census 1851 Pauper (Agricultural Labourer), died Jan 1857, buried 25 Jan 1857 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent). He married Elizabeth ADAMS, 27 Apr 1800 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Mary ROSE, born 1802, baptized 21 Feb 1802 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  ii         Charlotte ROSE, born 1804, baptized 17 Jun 1804 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  iii        William ROSE, born 1806, baptized 13 Apr 1806 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  iv        Peggy ROSE, born 1808, baptized 7 Feb 1808 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  v         Margaret ROSE, born 1809, baptized 7 Jan 1810 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  vi        Richard ROSE, born 1812, baptized 27 Dec 1812 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent). He married Eliza Ann FILE, 2 Nov 1835 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  vii       Daniel ROSE, born 1815, baptized 1 Oct 1815 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

       7.        viii      Anne ROSE, born 1818 in Barham (Kent), baptized 21 Jun 1818 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1841 at Westwood, Kingston (Kent), census 1851 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1861 at Stone Cottages, Westwood, Upper Hardres (Kent), census 1871 at Westwood, Kingston (Kent), census 1881 at Lynsore Bottom, Upper Hardres (Kent), died 3rd qtr 1884 in Bridge RD (Kent) - Age given as 67. She married Thomas COUCHMAN, 4th qtr 1841 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                  ix        Elizabeth ROSE, born 1821, baptized 29 Jul 1821 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  x         Harriet ROSE, born 1824, baptized 25 Apr 1824 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1851 at Court Lane, Barham (Kent).

15.  Elizabeth ADAMS, born 1782 in Bishopsbourne (Kent), baptized 24 Feb 1782 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent), census 1851 at Court Lane, Barham (Kent), census 1861 at Bridge Union Workhouse (Kent), occupation 1851 Pauper, died Feb 1862 at Bridge Union Workhouse (Kent), buried 2 Mar 1862 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).


Great-Great-Grandparents

16.  William HOPKINS, born 1744 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 24 Feb 1744 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Ann BARTLETT, 27 Mar 1769 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                             Children:

       8.        i          James HOPKINS, born 1771 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 17 Feb 1771 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died May 1835 Age given as 65, buried 20 May 1835 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Catherine BRIERLEY, 5 Apr 1795 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  ii         William HOPKINS, born 1772 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 8 Nov 1772 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  iii        Thomas HOPKINS, born 1774 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 13 Mar 1774 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died 1851 in Acrise (Kent). He married Sarah RYE, 27 May 1798 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  iv        John HOPKINS, born 1776 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 17 Mar 1776 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  v         Anne HOPKINS, born 1779 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 16 May 1779 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

17.  Ann BARTLETT, born 1745 in Elmsted (Kent), died 1835, buried 22 Jan 1835 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).


24.  Matthew COUCHMAN, born 1752, baptized 28 Jan 1753 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), [possible burial 2 Mar 1834 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent)]. He married Mary LEEDS, 23 Dec 1772 at St Margaret, Canterbury (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Elizabeth COUCHMAN, born 1773, baptized 2 Jan 1774 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  ii         Rebecca COUCHMAN, born 1775, baptized 30 Jul 1775 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iii        John COUCHMAN, born 1776, baptized 29 Dec 1776 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

       12.      iv        Richard COUCHMAN, born 1778, baptized 26 Jul 1778 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), died 11 Aug 1838 at Westwood, Kingston (Kent) - Aged 60, buried 14 Aug 1838 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent). He married Elizabeth LANES, 17 Jul 1813 in Hardres (Kent).

                  v         William COUCHMAN, born 1779, baptized 10 Oct 1779 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  vi        Grace COUCHMAN, born 1780, baptized 17 Dec 1780 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent). She married William GREEN, 30 Oct 1804 at St Martin, Canterbury (Kent).

                  vii       Mary COUCHMAN, born 1783, baptized 26 Oct 1783 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), died Feb 1788, buried 10 Feb 1788 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  viii      Sarah COUCHMAN, born 1787, baptized 29 Apr 1787 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

25.  Mary LEEDS.


28.  Richard ROSE, born 1744, died Apr 1803 Aged 59, buried 14 Apr 1803 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent). He married Margaret BAKER, 16 Feb 1773 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Richard ROSE, born 1773, baptized 22 Aug 1773 at St Giles, Kingston (Kent), died Nov 1773, buried 23 Nov 1773 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

       14.      ii         Richard ROSE, born 1774 in Barham (Kent), baptized 13 Nov 1774 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent), census 1851 at Court Lane, Barham (Kent), census 1851 Pauper (Agricultural Labourer), died Jan 1857, buried 25 Jan 1857 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent). He married Elizabeth ADAMS, 27 Apr 1800 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent).

                  iii        William ROSE, born 1776, baptized 19 Jan 1777 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  iv        Mary ROSE, born 1779, baptized 28 Feb 1779 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  v         Henry ROSE, born 1781, baptized 8 May 1781 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  vi        Sarah ROSE, born 1783, baptized 11 Jan 1784 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  vii       Margaret ROSE, born 1786, baptized 3 Sep 1786 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  viii      Daniel ROSE, born 1789, baptized 5 Apr 1789 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  ix        John ROSE, born 1791, baptized 3 Jul 1791 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

                  x         George ROSE, born 1794, baptized 16 Nov 1794 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent).

29.  Margaret BAKER.


30.  William ADAMS. He married Anne BROWNING, 23 Jan 1775 at St John the Evangelist, Ickham (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          William ADAMS, born 12 Apr 1777, baptized 27 Apr 1777 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent).

                  ii         John ADAMS, born 16 Sep 1779, baptized 19 Sep 1779 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent).

       15.      iii        Elizabeth ADAMS, born 1782 in Bishopsbourne (Kent), baptized 24 Feb 1782 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent), census 1851 at Court Lane, Barham (Kent), census 1861 at Bridge Union Workhouse (Kent), occupation 1851 Pauper, died Feb 1862 at Bridge Union Workhouse (Kent), buried 2 Mar 1862 at St John the Baptist, Barham (Kent). She married Richard ROSE, 27 Apr 1800 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent).

                  iv        Thomas ADAMS, born 1784, baptized 30 May 1784 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent).

                  v         Ann ADAMS, born 1787, baptized 6 May 1787 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent) - Private Baptism.

                  vi        Sarah ADAMS, born 1789, baptized 1 Oct 1789 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent), died Oct 1789 "infant", buried 7 Oct 1789 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent).

                  vii       James ADAMS, born 1793, baptized 31 Jan 1793 at St Mary, Bishopsbourne (Kent) - Private Baptism.

31.  Anne BROWNING.


3rd-Great-Grandparents

32.  John HOPKINS, born 1715 in Elmsted (Kent), occupation Parish Clerk, died May 1796 in Elmsted (Kent), buried 29 May 1796 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Elizabeth SPARKS, 6 Apr 1740 at St Mary, Brabourne (Kent).

                             Children:

                  i          Thomas HOPKINS, born 1741, baptized 8 Feb 1740/41 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died Mar 1827 Age given as 87, buried 18 Mar 1827 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Mary BATES, 17 Aug 1761 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  ii         John HOPKINS, born 1743 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 3 Apr 1743 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

       16.      iii        William HOPKINS, born 1744 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 24 Feb 1744 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Ann BARTLETT, 27 Mar 1769 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  iv        Elizabeth HOPKINS, born 1745 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 24 Aug 1745 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died Apr 1750, buried 22 Apr 1750 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  v         Ann HOPKINS, born 1747 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 11 Oct 1747 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). She married John CURLING, 5 Aug 1768 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  vi        Richard HOPKINS, born 1749 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 28 Jan 1748/49 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Mary GOLDUP, 15 Apr 1786 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), marriage banns Mar 1786 at St Mary, Stelling (Kent).

                  vii       George HOPKINS, born 1752 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 3 Dec 1752 at St James, Elmsted (Kent), died Oct 1756, buried 1 Nov 1756 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  viii      Elizabeth HOPKINS, born 1755 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 27 May 1755 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  ix        Sarah HOPKINS, born 1757 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 7 Aug 1757 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

                  x         George HOPKINS, born 1759 in Elmsted (Kent), baptized 9 Mar 1759 at St James, Elmsted (Kent). He married Mary MEARS, 18 Oct 1785 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).

33.  Elizabeth SPARKS, died Jan 1798, buried 25 Jan 1798 at St James, Elmsted (Kent).


48.  Thomas COUCHMAN, born 1723, baptized 17 Apr 1723 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), resided 1751 in Lower Hardres (Kent), died Mar 1764, buried 15 Mar 1764 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent). He married Ann PEIRSON, 13 Oct 1751 at St Mary, Elham (Kent).

                             Children:

       24.      i          Matthew COUCHMAN, born 1752, baptized 28 Jan 1753 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent). He married Mary LEEDS, 23 Dec 1772 at St Margaret, Canterbury (Kent).

                  ii         Thomas COUCHMAN, born 1755, baptized 18 May 1755 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iii        Thomasine COUCHMAN, born 1758, baptized 9 Apr 1758 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), died 1777, buried 6 Jul 1777 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iv        Mary COUCHMAN, born 1759, baptized 20 May 1759 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  v         John COUCHMAN, born 1760, baptized 25 May 1760 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), died Jun 1761, buried 22 Jun 1761 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  vi        John COUCHMAN, born 1762, baptized 18 Apr 1762 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

49.  Ann PEIRSON, resided 1751 in Elham (Kent).


4th-Great-Grandparents

96.  John COUCHMAN, born 1690, baptized 8 Jun 1690 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), resided 1710 in Lower Hardres (Kent), died Dec 1773, buried 21 Dec 1773 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent). He married Mary HUTCHINS, 1 Feb 1710 at St Alphage, Canterbury (Kent), marriage license 1 Feb 1710 from Canterbury.

                             Children:

                  i          Mary COUCHMAN or HUTCHINS, born 1710, [prior to the marriage of her parents], baptized 14 Feb 1710 at Holy Innocents, Adisham (Kent).

                  ii         Thomas COUCHMAN, born 1712, baptized 29 Jun 1712 at St Margaret, Womenswold (Kent).

                  iii        Margaret COUCHMAN, born 1714, baptized 30 Nov 1714 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iv        Elizabeth COUCHMAN, born 1716, baptized 24 Mar 1716 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  v         William COUCHMAN, born 1719, baptized 28 Aug 1719 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), resided 1737 in Lower Hardres (Kent), died May 1765, buried 24 May 1765 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent). He married Rachel OLIVER, marriage license 16 May 1737 from Canterbury.

       48.      vi        Thomas COUCHMAN, born 1723, baptized 17 Apr 1723 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), resided 1751 in Lower Hardres (Kent), died Mar 1764, buried 15 Mar 1764 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent). He married Ann PEIRSON, 13 Oct 1751 at St Mary, Elham (Kent).

                  vii       Thomasine COUCHMAN, born 1726, baptized 19 Mar 1726 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

97.  Mary HUTCHINS, resided 1710 in Adisham (Kent), died 1769, buried 4 May 1769 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).


5th-Great-Grandparents

192.   John COUCHMAN, born 1662, baptized 18 Apr 1662 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), resided 1689 in Hardres Parva [Lower Hardres] (Kent), occupation 1689 Bricklayer. He married Mary SHRUBSOLE, 25 Jun 1689 at St Mary, Stelling (Kent), marriage license 24 Jun 1689 from Canterbury.

                             Children:

       96.      i          John COUCHMAN, born 1690, baptized 8 Jun 1690 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), resided 1710 in Lower Hardres (Kent), died Dec 1773, buried 21 Dec 1773 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent). He married Mary HUTCHINS, 1 Feb 1710 at St Alphage, Canterbury (Kent), marriage license 1 Feb 1710 from Canterbury.

                  ii         Thomas COUCHMAN, born 1692, baptized 13 Feb 1692 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), died Feb 1692, buried 2 Mar 1692 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iii        Anne COUCHMAN, born 1694, baptized 31 Mar 1694 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iv        William COUCHMAN, born 1697, baptized 27 Feb 1697 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  v         Thomas COUCHMAN, born 31 Mar 1701, baptized 6 Apr 1701 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

193.   Mary SHRUBSOLE, born 1661, resided 1689 in Nackington (Kent), died Oct 1749, buried 18 Oct 1749 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).


6th-Great-Grandparents

384.   Thomas COUCHMAN. He married Anne [maiden name unknown – marriage not found].

                             Children:

     192.      i          John COUCHMAN, born 1662, baptized 18 Apr 1662 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent), resided 1689 in Hardres Parva [Lower Hardres] (Kent), occupation 1689 Bricklayer. He married Mary SHRUBSOLE, 25 Jun 1689 at St Mary, Stelling (Kent), marriage license 24 Jun 1689 from Canterbury.

                  ii         William COUCHMAN, born 1667, baptized 13 Feb 1667 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iii        Elizabeth COUCHMAN, born 1669, baptized 7 Apr 1669 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

                  iv        Thomasine COUCHMAN, born 1672, baptized 6 Oct 1672 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).

385.   Anne [maiden name unknown – marriage not found], buried 12 Feb 1686 at St Mary, Lower Hardres (Kent).


My thanks to Pauline Sims for a correction.

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