Ashford, Kent

Ashford, Kent, 1612

Ashford, Kent, 1793

Samuel Lewis, Topographical Dictionary of England, 1845

Ashford, Kent, 1896


7 April 1879: Deserter from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of John Williams, [Reg. No:] 5675, Royal Artillery; [born:] Ashford, Kent; [trade] labourer; [age] 21¼; [size:] 5[ft] 6½[in]; [hair:] brown; [eyes:] blue; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 26 February 1879 [at] Curragh; [marks & remarks:] mole on right shoulder blade

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