Page 47 - ‘A Blaker Family History’ The family history of Joseph Blaker (1916-2007; ‘Joe’)

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6.15.1 Elizabeth Easton (1749- )
Born: 1749, Worth, Sussex
Christened: 1 November 1749, St. Nicholas, Worth, Sussex
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Married: 1 : 7 April 1768, aged 18 years, married James Blaker;
St. Nicholas, Worth, Sussex
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2 : 9 November 1780, aged 31 years, married John Holder; St.
Nicholas, Worth, Sussex
Died: ?

Elizabeth was one of at least 9 children born to Elias Easton (1705-1789)
and Mary Potter (1710-1795). The Easton family lived in Worth, Sussex.

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12 Century Font, St. Nicholas Church, Worth

In 1768, Elizabeth married James Blaker in Worth, Sussex. At the time of
their marriage, James was some 12 years older than his wife.

St. Nicholas Church, Worth, Sussex
6.15.2 James Blaker and Elizabeth Easton
After their marriage, James and Elizabeth lived in Worth, Sussex. They
had six children, all of whom were born in Worth:
• Mary: b. 1769
• Sarah: b. 1770
• James: b. 1772
• Thomas: b. 1774
• Betty: b. 1776
• William: b. 1778

In 1779, James died prematurely at the age of 41 years, leaving 29 year-
old Elizabeth as a widow with five surviving children. James was buried in
the churchyard of St. Nicholas, Worth. The funeral must have been a very
sad occasion.

After James’ death, it is believed that Elizabeth continued to live in Worth,
Sussex.

Just under 2 years after James’ death, Elizabeth married John Holder.

6.15.3 John Holder (1758- )
Born: 1758, Worth, Sussex
Christened:
Married: 9 November 1780, aged 22 years, married Elizabeth Blacker; St.
Nicholas, Worth, Sussex
Died: ?

John was one of 5 children born to William Holder (1724-1800) and Sarah
Alfrey (1736- ). Elizabeth was some 9 years older than John when they
were married.