At the time of the 1871 England Census Annie J Upfield, aged 22, born in Warbleton Sussex, was with her widowed father in Catsfield Sussex.
In April 1873 Annie Jane Upfield was present at the marriage of her sister Emily Upfield to Frederick Hobbs in Catsfield Sussex.
At the time of the 1881 England Census Annie J Blackman, aged 31, born in Warbleton Sussex, husband Alfred Blackman, aged 31, born in Catsfield Sussex, millwright, and son Henry B (2) of Catsfield, were with Annie's father at Catsfield Stream, Catsfield.
At the time of the 1891 England Census Annie J Blackman, aged 41, born in Warbleton Sussex, and husband Alfred Blackman, aged 41, born in Catsfield Sussex, millwright & machine maker, were living at The Stream, Catsfield. With them were children (born in Catsfield) Henry B (12), scholar, Ellen A (9), scholar, Edith E (8), scholar, Ethel L (3) and Bernard H (2).
At the time of the 1901 England Census Annie J Blackman, aged 52, born in Warbleton Sussex, and husband Alfred Blackman, aged 51, born in Catsfield Sussex, mechanical engineer & millwright, were at 23 High Street, Hastings St. Clement, Sussex. With them were children (born in Catsfield) Ellen A (19), Edith E (18), Ethel L (13) and Barnard H (12).
At the time of the 1911 England Census Annie J Blackman, aged 61, born in Warbleton Sussex (mother of 5 children), and husband of 34 years Alfred Blackman, aged 61, born in Catsfield Sussex, general engineer & millwright, were living at 23 High Street, Hastings St. Clement, Sussex. With them were children (born in Catsfield, all single) Henry Bertram (32), general engineer, Edith Emily (28), Ethel Louisa (24) and Bernard Herbert (22), general engineer.
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Annie Jane Blackman died aged 78 years. 3
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MRS. ALFRED BLACKMAN.
FUNERAL AT CATSFIELD.
BEARERS IN SMOCKS.
Smocked bearers were a feature of the funeral at Catsfield on Monday of Mrs. Alfred Blackman, wife of Mr. Alfred Blackman, J.P., "The Knoll," Baldslow-road, Hastings, who died on Wednesday last week. Mrs. Blackman was a daughter of Mr. John Upfield, engineer and millwright, at Catsfield, who, with her mother and sister, is buried in Catsfield Cemetery, which is also the resting place of the Blackman family. Mr. and Mrs. Blackman were married 49 years ago in the village church, where the funeral service was held.
Mrs. Blackman, who was of a retiring disposition, was loved by all with whom she came in contact, particularly at St. Andrew's Church, where she was an untiring worker.
"Rock of Ages" was sung during the service, and the organist played "O Rest in the Lord" as the cortege left the church.
In addition to relatives and friends from Hastings, Catsfield, Hailsham, Burwash, Heathfield and Tunbridge Wells, the mourners included representatives from Messrs. Upfield and Sons, High-street, and Upfield and Sons (Motors). Mr. Burgoyne and Mr. Howard represented the Hadrian Commemoration Chapter, 2483 Bexhill; Mr. C. R. Honisett, the Battle Lodge of Freemasons; and Mr. R. R. Day, Messrs. Till's, of Battle.
Mr. Alfred Blackman was too ill to be present, as also was his brother, Mr. Henry Blackman, of Laton-road. Mr. T. W. Midmer, husband of Mrs. Midmer, elder daughter of the late Mrs. Blackman, was absent on official duty abroad....
Sussex Express, Friday, 28 Jan 1927, p. 9
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Annie Jane Blackman of The Knoll Baldslow-road Hastings (wife of Alfred Blackman), died 19 January 1927. Administration Lewes 25 April to the said Alfred Blackman, J.P. Effects £205. 4
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