Mersham
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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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William Blechynden of Mersham, d 1510 – UPDATED 28 July 2026
[This post has been updated to amend some errors regarding William and his alleged grand-father Nicholas Blechenden.] Those of us who are researching the Blechynden family, often seem to start with William Blechynden. There are records which can reliably date him and his family and which refer to his ownership of Simnells, in Aldington in… Continue reading