Alefounder of Burnham, Essex

Notes on some of those mentioned in the Burnham pedigree.

Daniel Alefounder, ca. 1743-1829

A farmer of Burnham. An advertisement appeared on 15th December 1786, in the Chelmsford Chronicle, page 3:

ESSEX

To be Sold by PRIVATE CONTRACT.

A COPYHOLD FARM called ROMANS; consisting of a farm-house, barn, stable, and other convenient buildings, in good repair; together with THIRTY-TWO Acres, or thereabouts, of rich arable and pasture Land, to the same belonging, situate and being in the parish of BURNHAM in Essex, now in the occupation of Daniel Alefounder, at the yearly rent of 27£ The above estate is holden of Lady Mildmay's manor of BURNHAM with MANGAPP, subject to an anuual quit-rent; fine on admission at the will of the lady. Mr. Alefounder, the tenant, will shew the premises.

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For further particulars enquire of Mr. Edward Gepp, attorney at law, at Chelmsford.

Daniel and his wife sold copyhold land held of Burnham with Mangapp in 1798: see the Manorial Records section for details.

Maud Elizabeth Hayes née Thompson, b 1875

Maud Elizabeth Hayes née Thompson in 1930.
Photo credit: James Schutte.

Emily Mary Ann Penny née Thompson, b 1878

Emily Mary Ann Penny née Thompson in 1919.
Photo credit: James Schutte.

Clara Ann Schutte née Thompson, b 1884

Clare Ann Thompson aged about 10, photograph probably taken by her brother Alfred, who was a photographer. Click on photo to enlarge.
Photo credit: James Schutte.

Maria Bishop née Bigmore, b 1850

Maria Bishop née Bigmore, b 1850.
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Photo credit: Sue Slough.

William Joshua Bishop, b 1880

William Joshua Bishop, b 1880.
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Photo credit: Sue Slough.

George Bishop, b 1885

George Bishop, b 1885, killed in Palestine in World War I.
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Photo credit: Sue Slough.

Last updated 31st July 2019 by Peter Alefounder