Matthew proposed s/o Richard Tilden of Rainham married twice.
"Tilden, Matthew, of Rainham, widr., and Eliz. Drury of Cliffe, W. At Bredhurst, Bredgar or Frinstead. July 18, 1716." - Canterbury Marriage Licences, vol 5
CHILDREN FROM HIS FIRST MARRIAGE.:
- Richard Tilden Our Ancestor (c 16 May 1675 in Gillingham - bur 30 Aug 1744 Stockbury)
- Thomas Tilden married Susannah Wells in Egerton 4 Oct 1688)
- Dorothy Tilden (c 21 Mar 1680 in Gillingham)
- William Tilden (c 6 June 1683 in Gillingham)
- Mary Tilden (c 25 July 1686 in Gillingham)