Aldington
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The land and property of William Blechynden, gentleman of Mersham (d. 1510)
My previous post talked about William Blechynden, his family, his children and the new information gleaned from a new family tree and his will. This one will touch on the property outlined in his will and who he leaves it to. Where I can add a little colour about where that land is and other… Continue reading
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Thomas Blechenden (1633-1690) and Margaret Lynch (1630-1712)
It is frustrating that so many of the Blechenden family carry the same name. Thomas, John and Edward for the boys being particular favourites for this family. But, whilst it can cause confusion for family historians trying to establish whether someone is a son, a brother or a cousin it can also occasionally help to… Continue reading
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The Children of Thomas Blechenden and Margaret Lynch
This post gives a short summary of the children of Thomas Blechenden and Margaret Lynch – some of whom I will follow up later. The image below shows the children of Thomas and Margaret in the Blechenden family tree: Elizabeth Blechenden Thomas and Margaret’s eldest child Elizabeth Blechenden is baptised on the 14 November 1659… Continue reading
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Rev. Thomas White D.D., Bishop of Peterborough, 1628-1698
Thomas White was the only son of Peter White of Aldington in Kent and Anne Blechynden, eldest daughter of Humphrey Blechynden also of Aldington. He was born into a family of relatively modest means but, as Bishop of Peterborough and as Chaplain to the future Queen Anne, played a pivotal role in the relationship between… Continue reading
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Dr Thomas Blechynden and Margaret Aldersey
This post will focus on Thomas Blechynden, Doctor of Divinity, and his wife Margaret Aldersey. Dr Thomas Blechynden was a distant cousin of Thomas Blechenden. They were direct decendents of James Blechenden but decended down the lines of his two wives. The Thomas Blechenden who married Elizabeth Boys inherited the family home of Simnells in… Continue reading
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John Blechenden of Kennington (Part 2)
This second post on John Blechenden focuses on his later years including his two marriages to Margaret Ashenden and Frances Blechenden and his children. We don’t really know where John spent his childhood or as a young man and the first record we have which gives us any clues is in 1576 when John would… Continue reading