Plaxtol, Dux House 1901
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A Selection of Memories from Plaxtol

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The Rector in 1901, according to 1901 census, was William Dalrymple Fanshawe who was born in Ireland around 1856 and is related to the three brothers Dalynple Fanshawe who all commanded Corps or Division in World War I. Only looked him up because I have a three volume edition of Shaftesbury's Characteristicks which he owned in 1880. My own great grandfather was the next recorded owner of the work.
From 1982-1993 my brother Robert Owen was the owner of Nut Tree Hall. He lived here with his wife Jan and daughters Mikayla & Natasha.
Happy youthful days at the Forge Restaurant, in Kent. Happiest days of my life....more later....lovely place. Living in a 16th. Century converted Smithy was a blast. Stay tuned...also looking for any of the "guys," who worked there with Alastair and Jack... Anybody remember us please contact Alastair at alastairbarnett@shaw.ca (Canada) Many thanks.
William Sturdey, Christened 3 Dec 1797 at Eynsford. 1851 Census:- Aged 53, Agricultural Labourer, Nut Tree Hall, Plaxtol Village. 1861 Census:- Aged 67 (s/b 63??), Farm Bailiff at Nut Tree Hall. Death Reg'd 3rd Qtr 1877 at Malling Regn District, aged 80 yrs. William Sturdey married Sarah Farrant (dob 1798,) 12 Oct 1819 at Wrotham Parish Church, Kent. 1851 Census:- Aged 52, Agricultural Labourer, born Fawkham, ...see more