John Tilden, b. probably at Benenden after 1541; m. at Tenterden Jan. 23, 1569/70, Patience Casslen who was buried there Nov. 23, 1615; buried at Tenterden Jan. 29, 1625/6, the record calling him "Old Mr John Tilden ye auncient Jurate" or justice. Eleven children baptized in Tenterden.