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| 1551 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Fourth Generation: "D-32. Caleb Knapp, son of C-8. Caleb and Sarah (Rundell) Knapp. B. Nov. 11, 1698, Greenwich, Conn. D. ca. 1762/63. M. Clemens Mills about 1720 or before, dau. of Samuel and Sarah (Weston) Mills. E-87. Sarah, b. Oct. 9, 1720. (Mead says Jan. 3, 1717) at Greenwich. m. Aug. 20, 1740 or 1745, Capt. Joseph Hobby. He b. Dec. 23, 1716. E-88. Elizabeth, also called Clemens, b. Dec. 31, 1722, Greenwich, m. Capt. John Bush. (Conn. Vital) E-89. Justus, also called Titus. (See E-93.) b. Apr. 1, 1731, Greenwich. d. May 1773, Christ Church, Norfolk, (or Norwalk?) (was he twin of Titus?) E-90. Caleb, b. Nov. 9, 1724. m. Amy Rundell. E-91. Amy, b. Nov. 23, 1726, Greenwich. m. 1st Jan. 13, 1748, Ebenezer Mead, Jr., by Abraham Todd, Greenwich. He b. Oct. 8, 1718. Had 3 children. She m. 2nd Feb. 25, 1763 Benjamin Hobby. He d. 1774. Had 4 children: Benjamin, Amy, Squire, Sarah. E-92. Samuel or Mills or both, b. Feb. 7, 1728/9, Greenwich. d. about 1770. Not mentioned in father's will- probably dead. E-93. Justus or Titus or both, (See E-89) b. Apr. 1, 1731. (Feb. 7, 1728?) E-94. Charity, b. Dec. 5, 1733, Greenwich, m. Nov. 10, 1751, Joseph Lockwood, by Rev. Abraham Todd. He b. 1727. Had 3 children. He was son of Joseph Lockwood. E-95. Hannah, b. Jan. 22, (or 20) 1735/6. Greenwich. m. Nathaniel Close. He b. Mch. 6, 1735. d. Nov. 1770, son of Benjamin and Ruth (Brown) Close. E-96. Amos, b. June 1, 1742. m. Mary Smith. E-97. Lydia, b. Greenwich. d. after 1796. m. Oct. 28, 1762, Horton Reynolds, second son of Gideon. -James. -John. -John. He b. 1734. d. 1797. Had Children: -Lydia -Charity -Bethia -Anna - Rachel -Mary (Polly) -Ruth, b. about 1778, m. Dec. 24, 1795, Ebenezer Knapp, Jr., -Horton. Horton Sr. was in the War of 1812. Sergeant Horton Reynolds who m. Lydia Knapp, daughter of Caleb Knapp, was a brother of Ambrose Reynolds and William Reynolds, three sons of Gideon Reynolds, who was b. in Greenwich in 1706. Lydia was administrator of the will of her husband, Horton Reynolds, made Aug. 28, 1796. Proved May 2, 1797. Sergeant Horton Reynolds, son of Gideon, was b. 1737. d. 1797. m. Lydia Knapp. She is mentioned in the will of her father as Lydia Reynolds. Also, in the will of Sarah, widow of Capt. Jabez Mead as my niece. She is the daughter of Caleb Knapp and Clemence Mills. Lydia (Knap) Reynolds had Lydia, b. 1761. d. 1850. m. Dr. Elisha Deleher. Charity, b. 1765. d. 1806. m. Benonia Platt, Jr. Bertha, m. Nathaniel Sockett. Anna, b. 1772. d. 1852. m. David Hobby, Jr. Rachel, b. 1775. m. Zalmon Sanford. Mary (Polly), b. 1777. d. 1864. m. 1st Caleb Purdy. m. 2nd Stephen Warring. Ruth, b. 1778. m. Ezra B. or Ebenezer Knapp. E-98. Mary, b. Nov. 28, 1726, Greenwich. m. William Reynolds, (son of Gideon-James-John-John) He b. about 1735. d. Feb. 10, (4 or 14) 1809, Cross River, N.Y. Had Children: William -Clemence -Sarah -Mary -Gideon -Joseph H. Their daughter, Clemence, m. Thomas Hitchcock. D-32. His will was made Oct. 28, 1762. Proved July 12, 1763, mentioned wife, Clemens, children: Caleb-Titus-Amos-Sarah Hobby-Clemens Bush-Amy Mead-Charity Lockwood-Lydia Reynolds-Hannah Close and Mary. Capt. Joseph Hobby was executor. Inventory May 6, 1763. Probated May 12, 1763. Recorded in Vol. III, p. 92. Stamford, Conn. Caleb deeded land to his son, Caleb, "for Love" "land below the half mile line" in 1752, page 325. Also, same to same, land within ye mile and half line in 1753, Vol. VII, p. 392. He bought land of his brother, Charles, in 1729-1747-1748, "the bottom lot." Bought land of John Howe, Aug. 2, 1722 and from his brother Charles Oct. 17, 1729. Deeded land to his son Caleb Nov. 30, 1749. Jabez Mead of Greenwich, deeds to Samuel Mills, Denton Mills of Ridgefield, Sarah Close, widow of Jonathan Close, late of Greenwich, deceased, Lydia, wife of Eben Fitch, of Norwalk, Clements, wife of John Smith, of Ridgefield, Conn. Also, Caleb Knapp of Goshen, N.Y., Titus Knapp, Amos Knapp, Sarah, wife of Capt. John Bush, Amy Mead, wife of Eben Mead, Jr., Charity, wife of Joseph Lockwood, Hannah, wife of Nathaniel Close, Lydia, wife of Norton Reynolds, Mary Knapp, daughter of Caleb Knapp, all of Greenwich (meaning all those whose place of residence is not given). To the above named Samuel Mills, Denton Mills, Sarah Close, Lydia Fitch, Clemens Smith and to their heirs, one half of my title to land lying in Cakeat potent (or Cakes at Patent) in Orange Co., N.Y. bounded east by Haverstraw Patent, which I had of my father-in-law, Samuel Mills, deceased. (See his will.) And do release the other half to Caleb Knapp, Titus Knapp, Amos Knapp, Sarah Hobby, Clemens Bush, Amy Mead, Charity Lockwood, Hannah Close, Lydia Reynolds and Mary Knapp. Dated Mch. 21, 1761. Signed Jabez Mead. Apr. 10, 1761, appeared said Jabez Mead and acknowledged his free act and deed. Greenwich Land Records, Vol. IX, p. 387." 2. "Abstracts of Stamford Probate Records - Book One," compiled by Spencer P. Mead: "Knapp, Caleb, late of Greenwich, will dated Oct. 28, 1762, probated July 12, 1763, mentions his wife Clemens, and children Caleb, Titus, Amos, Sarah Hobby, Clemens Bush, Amy Mead, Charity Lockwood, Lydia Reynolds, Hannah Close and Mary. Executor Captain Joseph Hobby. Witnesses Abraham Hayes, Bezaleel Brown and Joshua Sackett, page 92. Inventory taken Sept. 6, 1763, by David Knapp and Ebenezer Hobby, and filed Sept. 6, 1763, page 116." 3. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991: "Caleb Knapp, son of Joshua, and our third generation ancestor, was quite a prominent man. He was the Representative for Greenwich in the Connecticut General Assembly, 12 May 1715; appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Rundle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds and again in 1697, for 39 pounds 10 shillings. He was called an Ensign in August of 1710, and Captain in 1719 at Greenwich. The Town Tax List for Greenwich, Connecticut listed Benjamin Knapp- 31 pounds; CALEB- 39 pounds 10 shillings; Joseph Knapp- 73 pounds; Joshua- 54 pounds and Timothy Knapp- 47 pounds 5 shillings, giving indication of having fair estates for that period of history. He was granted a parcel of land 23 Aug 1700 and deeded land to sons, Charles and Nathaniel on 25 Nov 1728; to son, Caleb, 26 Jun 1731; to son Timothy, 12 Dec 1749. All of his children were born in Greenwich, Connecticut. His will made 21 Jun 1750, mentions wife, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp, children: Timothy-Caleb-Charles-Nehemiah-Abigail- sons, Nathaniel and Nehemiah, executors. The inventory of his estate was made 26 Nov 1750 and his will was probated 4 Dec 1750. Our Caleb, signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut. He and brother, Joshua, were appointed to a committee to see that a Mr Morgan, 2d Society Minister, either got someone to run his mill and tend to his business of minister or be replaced by the last of September 1708 if he did not. Rev Morgan spent more time running his mill than he did looking after the spiritual needs of the people. They dismissed Rev Morgan as the settled minister and replaced him with another minister. Caleb, was 7 years, 4 months old at the death of his father. Greenwich Records say: "Caleb Knap, maryed unto Sarah Rundle Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." Our Caleb was a steadfast pillar of this early period of our history." 4. NEHGS Register, vol. 156, April 2002: "Samuel Mills3, Sadler, of Jamaica, New York, and Greenwich, Connecticut" Helen Schatvet Ullmann (Helen Schatvet Ullmann, CG, is Associate Editor of the Register. She may be reached at hsu@world.std.com or 713 Main Street, Acton, MA 01720-4802.) The following is a partial excerpt of the full transcript in the notes of Samuel Mills: "...Children of Samuel and Sarah (Denton) Mills: (46)... ii. CLEMENT[S] MILLS, named for her mother's sister, Clement[s] (Denton) (Smith) Gregory, b. say 1698; d. by 28 June 1786; (68) m. by 1720 Caleb Knapp, (69) son of Caleb and Sarah (Rundle) Knapp (70). Sarah (Mills) Mead's will refers to many kinsmen and kinswomen who were almost certainly Clement's descendants, but sorting them out is beyond the scope of this article. Footnotes... 46. See Close's article in "Connecticut Ancestry" [note 14] for information on many grandchildren and great-grandchildren... 69. Samuel H. Mills, "Samuel Mills Ancestry" [note 9], 10-11; Knapp, "Knapp" [note 55], 12. Greenwich vital records, as in the Barbour Collection, contain the births of three children, Sarah, Clemens and Amy, to Caleb and Clemens Knapp in 1720, 1722 and 1726 ("Book of Early Records" [note 53], 144. 70. Knapp, "Knapp" [note 55], 6, 12..." 5. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 510-511: "Caleb Knapp 3, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1; resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; b. Nov. 11, 1698 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; died: Will made Oct. 28 1762, Proved July 12 1763, d. ca 1762-3 probably Greenwich; parents: Caleb Knapp / Sarah Rundle; m. "about 1720 or before" (Knapp Gene. pg. 24) to Clemens/Clemence Mills; parents: Samuel Mills / Sarah Weston; religion: Congregationalist. Children (Knapp) 4 born: 1. Sarah, b. Oct. 9, 1720 or Jan. 3, 1717 (Mead), m. Capt. Joseph Hobby 8-20-1740/5, b. Dec. 23, 1716. 2. Elizabeth or Clemence, b. Dec. 31, 1722, m. Capt. John Bush. 3. Caleb, b. Nov. 9, 1724, d. 1767, m. Amy Rundell, b. 10-23-1730. 4. Amy, b. Nov. 23, 1726, m. Ebenezer Mead Jr., 1-13-1748, b. 10-8-1718.; m. 2: Benjamin Hobby 02-25-1763. (Amy & Ebenezer Mead 3 children including Gen. Ebenezer Mead b. Dec. 12, 1748 – pg. 183 MEAD Family.) 5. Samuel or Mills (or both), b. Feb. 7, 1728/9, d.y. 6. Titus or, b. Feb. 7, 1728? twins? or both? ("Titus E-93 or Justus or both, [See E-89] b. Apr. 01, 1731 [Feb. 07, 1728? Knapp].) 7. Justus or, b. Apr. 1, 1731?, m.1 Althea Marshall or Hobby, m. 2: Susannah Holmes 08-19-1777. ("Justus E-89, also called Titus E-93 b. Apr. 01, 1731 Greenwich d. May 1773 Christ Church, Norfolk, [or Norwalk?] [was he twin of Titus? Knapp].) 8. Charity, b. Dec. 95, 1733 (sic), m. Joseph Lockwood 11-10-1751. (Charity 4 & Joseph Lockwood, b. 1727, son of Joseph Lockwood, m. by Rev. Abraham Todd. They had 3 children.) 9. Hannah, b. Jan. 22, 1735/6, m. Nathaniel Close b. 03-06-1735, d. Nov. 1770 (son of Benjamin & Ruth (Brown) Close). 10. Amos, b. June 1, 1742, m. Mary Smith. 11. Lydia, b. ca 1745, m. Horton Reynolds 10-28-1762. 12. Mary, b. Nov. 28, 1746?, m. William Reynolds, b. ca 1735. References: 1. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich." See William 1. pg. 601 2. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pg. 5, 6, 9, 1 0, 12, 13, 24, 25: Caleb 3 "Will made Oct. 28, 1762, Proved July 12. 1763, mentioned wife, Clemens, children: Caleb, Titus, Amos, Sarah Hobby, Clemens Bush, Amy Mead, Charity Lockwood, Lydia Reynolds, Hannah Close and Mary. Capt. Joseph Hobby was executor. Recorded Vol. III, p. 92 Stamford, Conn." + pg. 55, 56: quotes H.B. Betts saying."Titus or Justus b. Apr. 1, 1731." 3. HIST & GENE MEAD Family See Abigail 1-1-2. pg. 182, 183." SOURCES_MISC: 1. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750. -Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750. -Grave Record-Timothy. -N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92. -Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387. | Knapp, Caleb (I74)
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| 1552 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Fourth Generation: "D-34 Nathaniel Knapp, son of C-8. Caleb and Sarah (Rundell) Knapp. B. Feb. 21, 1700/01. Lived in Greenwich, Conn. and Genoa N.Y. D. M. Rebecca Smith, dau. of Daniel Smith. E-99. Uriah, bapt. June 29, 1728. m. Hannah . 4 children. E-100. Sylvanus, b. 1740. d. 1786. m. Eunice Husted. (Possibly there was a son, Jonah, bapt. 1734.)" 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991: "Caleb Knapp, son of Joshua, and our third generation ancestor, was quite a prominent man. He was the Representative for Greenwich in the Connecticut General Assembly, 12 May 1715; appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Rundle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds and again in 1697, for 39 pounds 10 shillings. He was called an Ensign in August of 1710, and Captain in 1719 at Greenwich. The Town Tax List for Greenwich, Connecticut listed Benjamin Knapp- 31 pounds; CALEB- 39 pounds 10 shillings; Joseph Knapp- 73 pounds; Joshua- 54 pounds and Timothy Knapp- 47 pounds 5 shillings, giving indication of having fair estates for that period of history. He was granted a parcel of land 23 Aug 1700 and deeded land to sons, Charles and Nathaniel on 25 Nov 1728; to son, Caleb, 26 Jun 1731; to son Timothy, 12 Dec 1749. All of his children were born in Greenwich, Connecticut. His will made 21 Jun 1750, mentions wife, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp, children: Timothy-Caleb-Charles-Nehemiah-Abigail- sons, Nathaniel and Nehemiah, executors. The inventory of his estate was made 26 Nov 1750 and his will was probated 4 Dec 1750. Our Caleb, signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut. He and brother, Joshua, were appointed to a committee to see that a Mr Morgan, 2d Society Minister, either got someone to run his mill and tend to his business of minister or be replaced by the last of September 1708 if he did not. Rev Morgan spent more time running his mill than he did looking after the spiritual needs of the people. They dismissed Rev Morgan as the settled minister and replaced him with another minister. Caleb, was 7 years, 4 months old at the death of his father. Greenwich Records say: "Caleb Knap, maryed unto Sarah Rundle Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." Our Caleb was a steadfast pillar of this early period of our history." 3. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), p. 511: "Nathaniel. Knapp 3, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1, resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; Genoa, Cayuga Co., New York; born Feb. 21, 1700-1 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; parents: Caleb Knapp / Sarah Rundle; married: date unknown to Rebecca Smith, parents: Daniel Smith / ___. Children (Knapp): 1) Uriah, bp. June 29, 1728; m. Hannah ___, 4 chrn. 2) Jonah?, bp. 1734, possibl son of Nath. 3) Sylvanus, b. 1740, d. 1786, m. Eunice Husted. References: 1. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pg. 12, 25, 26." 4. The periodical "Connecticut Ancestry," vol. 45, no. 1 (Aug. 2002), "The Smith Families of Stamford, Connecticut," by Robert Louer, E-mail: vwrjl@att.net "Daniel3 Smith (Daniel2, Henry1), b. say 1680 probably at Greenwich, d. between Feb 1756 and 4 May 1756 at Greenwich.[96] He m1) 25 Apr 1706 at Greenwich,[97] Rebecca Butler, daughter of Walter and Rebecca (Reynolds) Butler; b. say 1683 at Greenwich, d. 17 Apr 1751 at Greenwich.[98] He m2) about 1752 Mary (___) Lewis, of North Castle, NY;[99] d. after 20 Dec 1755.[100] His will dated 20 Dec 1755 was probated 4 May 1756.[101] Children of Daniel and Rebecca (Butler) Smith... -Rebecca4 Smith, b. 5 Mar 1706/7 at Greenwich.[102] She m. say 1727 Nathaniel Knapp,[103] son of Caleb and Sarah (Rundall) Knapp; b. 21 Feb 1700[/1] at Greenwich.[104] Issue: Uriah, and Sylvanus... Footnotes: 96. Greenwich LR, 8:7, 8. Dates calculated from the date his will was probated and the date he sold land to his sons Daniel, John, and Joshua. 97. Greenwich Vital Record, ER:155, LR 1:458, as cited in Barbour Collection, Connecticut State Library, hereafter Greenwich VR. 98. Spencer P. Mead, Abstracts of Records and Tombstones of the Town of Greenwich, CT (1913), 68, hereafter Greenwich Abstracts. 99. Greenwich LR, 8:29. A prenuptial agreement was signed 16 Jun 1752 stating they would marry shortly. 100. Mary mentioned in Daniel's will. 101. Stamford PR, 5:198. 102. Greenwich VR, ER:155, LR1:458. 103. Ye Historie, 601; Alfred Averill Knapp, Nicolas Knapp Genealogy (Winter Park: FL, 1953), 25, hereafter Knapp Genealogy. 104. Greenwich VR, LR 1:4..." DEATH: 1. On 31 January 1785 Nathaniel Knapp signs three Greenwich, Connecticut deeds distributing his land to son Jonah, son Uriah, and grandson John. SOURCES_MISC: 1. Per Ancestral File and Ordinance Index. 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750. -Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750. -Grave Record-Timothy. -N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92. -Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387. | Knapp, Nathaniel (I72)
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| 1553 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Fourth Generation: "D-33 or D-35 (These two confused) ??? Charles Knapp, son of C-8. Caleb and Sarah (Rundell) Knapp. B. Feb. 24, 1700/01 or July 15, 1705. D. 1773, (or will proved July 2, 1763). M. Nov. 13, 1729, Elizabeth Wicks, dau. of Philip Wicks. She bapt. Dec. 24, 1732, Greenwich, Conn. (2nd Cong'l church) (Perhaps the above two numbers refer to brothers- perhaps to one individual.)" 2. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information...": Caleb Knapp, son Caleb and Sarah (Rundell) Knapp, has the following mentions of names in wills and land transactions, which include his brother Charles: "His will was made Oct. 28, 1762. Proved July 12, 1763, mentioned wife, Clemens, children: Caleb-Titus-Amos-Sarah Hobby-Clemens Bush-Amy Mead-Charity Lockwood-Lydia Reynolds-Hannah Close and Mary. Capt. Joseph Hobby was executor. Inventory May 6, 1763. Probated May 12, 1763. Recorded in Vol. III, p. 92. Stamford, Conn. Caleb deeded land to his son, Caleb, "for Love" "land below the half mile line" in 1752, page 325. Also, same to same, land within ye mile and half line in 1753, Vol. VII, p. 392. He bought land of his brother, Charles, in 1729-1747-1748, "the bottom lot." Bought land of John Howe, Aug. 2, 1722 and from his brother Charles Oct. 17, 1729. Deeded land to his son Caleb Nov. 30, 1749. Jabez Mead of Greenwich, deeds to Samuel Mills, Denton Mills of Ridgefield, Sarah Close, widow of Jonathan Close, late of Greenwich, deceased, Lydia, wife of Eben Fitch, of Norwalk, Clements, wife of John Smith, of Ridgefield, Conn. Also, Caleb Knapp of Goshen, N.Y., Titus Knapp, Amos Knapp, Sarah, wife of Capt. John Bush, Amy Mead, wife of Eben Mead, Jr., Charity, wife of Joseph Lockwood, Hannah, wife of Nathaniel Close, Lydia, wife of Norton Reynolds, Mary Knapp, daughter of Caleb Knapp, all of Greenwich (meaning all those whose place of residence is not given). To the above named Samuel Mills, Denton Mills, Sarah Close, Lydia Fitch, Clemens Smith and to their heirs, one half of my title to land lying in Cakeat potent (or Cakes at Patent) in Orange Co., N.Y. bounded east by Haverstraw Patent, which I had of my father-in-law, Samuel Mills, deceased. (See his will.) And do release the other half to Caleb Knapp, Titus Knapp, Amos Knapp, Sarah Hobby, Clemens Bush, Amy Mead, Charity Lockwood, Hannah Close, Lydia Reynolds and Mary Knapp. Dated Mch. 21, 1761. Signed Jabez Mead. Apr. 10, 1761, appeared said Jabez Mead and acknowledged his free act and deed. Greenwich Land Records, Vol. IX, p. 387." 3. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991: "Caleb Knapp, son of Joshua, and our third generation ancestor, was quite a prominent man. He was the Representative for Greenwich in the Connecticut General Assembly, 12 May 1715; appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Rundle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds and again in 1697, for 39 pounds 10 shillings. He was called an Ensign in August of 1710, and Captain in 1719 at Greenwich. The Town Tax List for Greenwich, Connecticut listed Benjamin Knapp- 31 pounds; CALEB- 39 pounds 10 shillings; Joseph Knapp- 73 pounds; Joshua- 54 pounds and Timothy Knapp- 47 pounds 5 shillings, giving indication of having fair estates for that period of history. He was granted a parcel of land 23 Aug 1700 and deeded land to sons, Charles and Nathaniel on 25 Nov 1728; to son, Caleb, 26 Jun 1731; to son Timothy, 12 Dec 1749. All of his children were born in Greenwich, Connecticut. His will made 21 Jun 1750, mentions wife, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp, children: Timothy-Caleb-Charles-Nehemiah-Abigail- sons, Nathaniel and Nehemiah, executors. The inventory of his estate was made 26 Nov 1750 and his will was probated 4 Dec 1750. Our Caleb, signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut. He and brother, Joshua, were appointed to a committee to see that a Mr Morgan, 2d Society Minister, either got someone to run his mill and tend to his business of minister or be replaced by the last of September 1708 if he did not. Rev Morgan spent more time running his mill than he did looking after the spiritual needs of the people. They dismissed Rev Morgan as the settled minister and replaced him with another minister. Caleb, was 7 years, 4 months old at the death of his father. Greenwich Records say: "Caleb Knap, maryed unto Sarah Rundle Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." Our Caleb was a steadfast pillar of this early period of our history." 4. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 509-510: "Sarah (Rundle/Rundall) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1, resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; b. ca 1677 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT., died ca 1750 probably Greenwich; parents: William Rundle Sr. / Abigail Mills, w2 Apr. 01 1697 Greenwich, Fairfield Co. CT to Caleb Knapp of Greenwich, born: 1677 Greenwich or Stamford, CT, Made Will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-04-1750; died: 1749-50 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; parents: Joshua Knapp / Hannah Close; religion Congregationalist; military: called Ensign Aug. 1710; "Capt." in 1719 and on 1750 Inventory. Ensign of company or train band, Town of Greenwich Aug. Session 1710; Captain of the company/train band on west side of Mianus River in Town of Greenwich, May Session, 1719 (pg 94 Ye Historie...); occupation: Representative for Greenwich in Conn. General Assembly 5-12-1715. Appraiser of several estates 1725-1741; religion: probably this Caleb was one who signed petition for an Episcopal Ch. at Stamford or Greenwich. Children (Knapp) 3. All children born at Greenwich: 1) Caleb, b. Nov. 11, 1698, d. ca 1762-3, m. Clemence Mills ca 1720 2) Nathaniel, b. Feb. 21, 1700-1, m. Rebecca Smith 3) Charles, b. July 17, 1705, m. Elizabeth Wicks 11-13-29. 4) Sarah, b. June 27, 1708. 5) Deborah, b. Aug. 25, 1710. 6) Abigail, b. ca - 1712, m. Nathaniel James aft 1750. 7) Nehemiah, b. Oct. 15,1714, d. Stamford, m. Abigail Ferris. 8) Timothy, b. Jan. 27, 1717-8, d. 5-4-1809, m. 1: Lydia ___, 2: Sarah Jessup. References: 1. Town Records of Greenwich, CONN. LR 1/4 & ER/121, Barbour COLLECTION INDEX. 2. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pgs 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 24, 25, 26. pg. 12: "Charles 3 b 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. It is uncertain whether this Charles D-33 or Charles D-35 d.y. or which in Elizabeth Wicks bp 12-24-1732 Greenwich 2nd Congregational Ch. dau of Philip Wicks. Perhaps Charles was b. July 15, 1705. pg. 13: Caleb Knapp was granted a parcel of land in Greenwich Aug. 23, 1700. Nov. 25, 1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles & Nathaniel. June 26, 1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. Dec. 12, 1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy. Caleb was a brother to Joshua Knapp Jr. who was the father of John and Jacob Bundle's wives. It is possible Joshua Jr's dau Sarah married their brother, William Rundle. That possibility needs more research. There is controversial information regarding which Sarah Knapp was wife of William Rundle who was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp 4. 3. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich.". See William 1. pg. 94, 601. 4. CHARLOTTE MEGILL HIX, D. G. R. S. RESEARCH 5. William EARDELY MANUSCRIPT See William 1..." SOURCES_MISC: 1. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750. -Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750. -Grave Record-Timothy. -N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92. -Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387. | Knapp, Charles (I48)
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| 1554 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Third Generation: "C-8. Caleb Knapp, son of B-3. Joshua and Hannah (Close) Knapp. B. June 1677, Greenwich, Conn. D. 1750, Greenwich. M. 4-1-1697, Sarah Rundell or Randall, daughter of William and Abigail (Mills) Rundell. Abigail was daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Denton) Mills. Sarah Rundell was b. ca. 1678. D-32. Caleb, b. 11-11-1698. d. ca. 1762/3. m. ca. 1720, Clemens Mills. D-33. Charles, b. 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. d. young. (It is uncertain whether this Charles or (D-35) Charles d. young or which m. Elizabeth Wicks.) D-34. Nathaniel, b. 2-21-1700/01. m. Rebecca Smith. D-35. Charles, b. 2-22-1705 (or 1700/1) d. 1763. Will proved at Stamford, Conn. 7-2-1763. m. 11-13-1729, Elizabeth Wicks, daughter of Philip Wicks. She was baptized 12-24-1732 at Greenwich. (2nd Congregational Church) Perhaps Charles was b. 7-15-1705. D-36. Nehemiah, b. 10-15-1714. m. Abigail, b. 4-13-1701, daughter of Joseph Ferris, a soldier. Nehemiah was in the French and Indian War in 1756. Enrolled 10-13-1756 under Capt. David Waterbury, Col. Andrew Ward, Jr., in relief of Fort William Henry. (Conn. Historical Soc. Collection, Vol. IX, p. 150) D-37. Sarah, b. 6-27-1708. D-38. Abigail, b. ca. 1712. m. Nathaniel James after 1750. D-39. Deborah, b. 8-25-1710. D-40. Timothy, b. 1-27-1717/18. d. 5-4-1809. GR. m. Lydia and Sarah Jessup. C-8. All of Caleb Knapp's children were b. at Greenwich. He made his will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-4-1750. Inventory made 11-26-1750, then called Capt. Caleb Knapp. Will mentions wife Sarah, children: -Timothy. -Caleb. -Charles. -Nehemiah. -Abigail, who was not yet married. -Sarah and Deborah. Sons Nathaniel and Nehemiah were executors. He was quite a prominent man. Was Representative for Greenwich in the Conn. General Assembly, 5-12-1715. He was appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Prindle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds. He was called Ensign in Aug. 1710, and Capt. in 1719, at Greenwich. He was 7 years, 4 months old when his father made his will. Greenwich records say: "Caleb Knap maryed unto Sarah Rundell Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." He was granted a parcel of land 8-23-1700. On 11-25-1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles and Nathaniel. 6-26-1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. 12-12-1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy. William Rundle was brother of John Rundle who m. Elizabeth, dau. of Joshua Knapp. Caleb's will mentions wife Sarah, and Children: -Abigail, wife of Nathaniel James. -Timothy. -Caleb, eldest son. -Nathaniel. -Charles. -Nehemiah. -Sarah and Deborah. Witnesses were Israel Knapp and Reuben Pennoyer and Nathan Reynolds. Inventory 11-26-1750 by Nathaniel Husted and Samuel Ferris. Filed 4-2-1754. Probably this Caleb was one who signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford or Greenwich, Conn. William Rundle was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp. Capt. Caleb Knapp, of Greenwich, was an appraiser of the estate of Samuel Peck, 2-5-1733/4. Also, 2-6-1733/4 he appraised the estate of Benjamin Rundle. Other estates were appraised 4-7-1741 and 5-5-1741." 2. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 509-510: "Sarah (Rundle/Rundall) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1, resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; b. ca 1677 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT., died ca 1750 probably Greenwich; parents: William Rundle Sr. / Abigail Mills, w2 Apr. 01 1697 Greenwich, Fairfield Co. CT to Caleb Knapp of Greenwich, born: 1677 Greenwich or Stamford, CT, Made Will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-04-1750; died: 1749-50 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; parents: Joshua Knapp / Hannah Close; religion Congregationalist; military: called Ensign Aug. 1710; "Capt." in 1719 and on 1750 Inventory. Ensign of company or train band, Town of Greenwich Aug. Session 1710; Captain of the company/train band on west side of Mianus River in Town of Greenwich, May Session, 1719 (pg 94 Ye Historie...); occupation: Representative for Greenwich in Conn. General Assembly 5-12-1715. Appraiser of several estates 1725-1741; religion: probably this Caleb was one who signed petition for an Episcopal Ch. at Stamford or Greenwich. Children (Knapp) 3. All children born at Greenwich: 1) Caleb, b. Nov. 11, 1698, d. ca 1762-3, m. Clemence Mills ca 1720 2) Nathaniel, b. Feb. 21, 1700-1, m. Rebecca Smith 3) Charles, b. July 17, 1705, m. Elizabeth Wicks 11-13-29. 4) Sarah, b. June 27, 1708. 5) Deborah, b. Aug. 25, 1710. 6) Abigail, b. ca - 1712, m. Nathaniel James aft 1750. 7) Nehemiah, b. Oct. 15,1714, d. Stamford, m. Abigail Ferris. 8) Timothy, b. Jan. 27, 1717-8, d. 5-4-1809, m. 1: Lydia ___, 2: Sarah Jessup. References: 1. Town Records of Greenwich, CONN. LR 1/4 & ER/121, Barbour COLLECTION INDEX. 2. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pgs 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 24, 25, 26. pg. 12: "Charles 3 b 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. It is uncertain whether this Charles D-33 or Charles D-35 d.y. or which in Elizabeth Wicks bp 12-24-1732 Greenwich 2nd Congregational Ch. dau of Philip Wicks. Perhaps Charles was b. July 15, 1705. pg. 13: Caleb Knapp was granted a parcel of land in Greenwich Aug. 23, 1700. Nov. 25, 1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles & Nathaniel. June 26, 1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. Dec. 12, 1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy. Caleb was a brother to Joshua Knapp Jr. who was the father of John and Jacob Bundle's wives. It is possible Joshua Jr's dau Sarah married their brother, William Rundle. That possibility needs more research. There is controversial information regarding which Sarah Knapp was wife of William Rundle who was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp 4. 3. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich.". See William 1. pg. 94, 601. 4. CHARLOTTE MEGILL HIX, D. G. R. S. RESEARCH 5. William EARDELY MANUSCRIPT See William 1..." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Per Ancestral File and Ordinance Index. 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750. -Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750. -Grave Record-Timothy. -N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92. -Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387. | Knapp, Sarah (I37)
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| 1555 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Third Generation: "C-8. Caleb Knapp, son of B-3. Joshua and Hannah (Close) Knapp. B. June 1677, Greenwich, Conn. D. 1750, Greenwich. M. 4-1-1697, Sarah Rundell or Randall, daughter of William and Abigail (Mills) Rundell. Abigail was daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Denton) Mills. Sarah Rundell was b. ca. 1678. D-32. Caleb, b. 11-11-1698. d. ca. 1762/3. m. ca. 1720, Clemens Mills. D-33. Charles, b. 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. d. young. (It is uncertain whether this Charles or (D-35) Charles d. young or which m. Elizabeth Wicks.) D-34. Nathaniel, b. 2-21-1700/01. m. Rebecca Smith. D-35. Charles, b. 2-22-1705 (or 1700/1) d. 1763. Will proved at Stamford, Conn. 7-2-1763. m. 11-13-1729, Elizabeth Wicks, daughter of Philip Wicks. She was baptized 12-24-1732 at Greenwich. (2nd Congregational Church) Perhaps Charles was b. 7-15-1705. D-36. Nehemiah, b. 10-15-1714. m. Abigail, b. 4-13-1701, daughter of Joseph Ferris, a soldier. Nehemiah was in the French and Indian War in 1756. Enrolled 10-13-1756 under Capt. David Waterbury, Col. Andrew Ward, Jr., in relief of Fort William Henry. (Conn. Historical Soc. Collection, Vol. IX, p. 150) D-37. Sarah, b. 6-27-1708. D-38. Abigail, b. ca. 1712. m. Nathaniel James after 1750. D-39. Deborah, b. 8-25-1710. D-40. Timothy, b. 1-27-1717/18. d. 5-4-1809. GR. m. Lydia and Sarah Jessup. C-8. All of Caleb Knapp's children were b. at Greenwich. He made his will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-4-1750. Inventory made 11-26-1750, then called Capt. Caleb Knapp. Will mentions wife Sarah, children: -Timothy. -Caleb. -Charles. -Nehemiah. -Abigail, who was not yet married. -Sarah and Deborah. Sons Nathaniel and Nehemiah were executors. He was quite a prominent man. Was Representative for Greenwich in the Conn. General Assembly, 5-12-1715. He was appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Prindle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds. He was called Ensign in Aug. 1710, and Capt. in 1719, at Greenwich. He was 7 years, 4 months old when his father made his will. Greenwich records say: "Caleb Knap maryed unto Sarah Rundell Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." He was granted a parcel of land 8-23-1700. On 11-25-1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles and Nathaniel. 6-26-1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. 12-12-1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy. William Rundle was brother of John Rundle who m. Elizabeth, dau. of Joshua Knapp. Caleb's will mentions wife Sarah, and Children: -Abigail, wife of Nathaniel James. -Timothy. -Caleb, eldest son. -Nathaniel. -Charles. -Nehemiah. -Sarah and Deborah. Witnesses were Israel Knapp and Reuben Pennoyer and Nathan Reynolds. Inventory 11-26-1750 by Nathaniel Husted and Samuel Ferris. Filed 4-2-1754. Probably this Caleb was one who signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford or Greenwich, Conn. William Rundle was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp. Capt. Caleb Knapp, of Greenwich, was an appraiser of the estate of Samuel Peck, 2-5-1733/4. Also, 2-6-1733/4 he appraised the estate of Benjamin Rundle. Other estates were appraised 4-7-1741 and 5-5-1741." 2. Ancestral File appears to mix-up this Deborah with Deborah Knapp who married William King. The latter Deborah was the daughter of John Knapp and Hannah Ferris, b. 28 Jun 1705. 3. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750. -Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750. -Grave Record-Timothy. -N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92. -Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387. 4. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 509-510: "Sarah (Rundle/Rundall) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1, resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; b. ca 1677 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT., died ca 1750 probably Greenwich; parents: William Rundle Sr. / Abigail Mills, w2 Apr. 01 1697 Greenwich, Fairfield Co. CT to Caleb Knapp of Greenwich, born: 1677 Greenwich or Stamford, CT, Made Will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-04-1750; died: 1749-50 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; parents: Joshua Knapp / Hannah Close; religion Congregationalist; military: called Ensign Aug. 1710; "Capt." in 1719 and on 1750 Inventory. Ensign of company or train band, Town of Greenwich Aug. Session 1710; Captain of the company/train band on west side of Mianus River in Town of Greenwich, May Session, 1719 (pg 94 Ye Historie...); occupation: Representative for Greenwich in Conn. General Assembly 5-12-1715. Appraiser of several estates 1725-1741; religion: probably this Caleb was one who signed petition for an Episcopal Ch. at Stamford or Greenwich. Children (Knapp) 3. All children born at Greenwich: 1) Caleb, b. Nov. 11, 1698, d. ca 1762-3, m. Clemence Mills ca 1720 2) Nathaniel, b. Feb. 21, 1700-1, m. Rebecca Smith 3) Charles, b. July 17, 1705, m. Elizabeth Wicks 11-13-29. 4) Sarah, b. June 27, 1708. 5) Deborah, b. Aug. 25, 1710. 6) Abigail, b. ca - 1712, m. Nathaniel James aft 1750. 7) Nehemiah, b. Oct. 15,1714, d. Stamford, m. Abigail Ferris. 8) Timothy, b. Jan. 27, 1717-8, d. 5-4-1809, m. 1: Lydia ___, 2: Sarah Jessup. References: 1. Town Records of Greenwich, CONN. LR 1/4 & ER/121, Barbour COLLECTION INDEX. 2. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pgs 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 24, 25, 26. pg. 12: "Charles 3 b 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. It is uncertain whether this Charles D-33 or Charles D-35 d.y. or which in Elizabeth Wicks bp 12-24-1732 Greenwich 2nd Congregational Ch. dau of Philip Wicks. Perhaps Charles was b. July 15, 1705. pg. 13: Caleb Knapp was granted a parcel of land in Greenwich Aug. 23, 1700. Nov. 25, 1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles & Nathaniel. June 26, 1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. Dec. 12, 1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy. Caleb was a brother to Joshua Knapp Jr. who was the father of John and Jacob Bundle's wives. It is possible Joshua Jr's dau Sarah married their brother, William Rundle. That possibility needs more research. There is controversial information regarding which Sarah Knapp was wife of William Rundle who was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp 4. 3. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich.". See William 1. pg. 94, 601. 4. CHARLOTTE MEGILL HIX, D. G. R. S. RESEARCH 5. William EARDELY MANUSCRIPT See William 1..." | Knapp, Deborah (I35)
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| 1556 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Third Generation: "C-8. Caleb Knapp, son of B-3. Joshua and Hannah (Close) Knapp. B. June 1677, Greenwich, Conn. D. 1750, Greenwich. M. 4-1-1697, Sarah Rundell or Randall, daughter of William and Abigail (Mills) Rundell. Abigail was daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Denton) Mills. Sarah Rundell was b. ca. 1678. D-32. Caleb, b. 11-11-1698. d. ca. 1762/3. m. ca. 1720, Clemens Mills. D-33. Charles, b. 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. d. young. (It is uncertain whether this Charles or (D-35) Charles d. young or which m. Elizabeth Wicks.) D-34. Nathaniel, b. 2-21-1700/01. m. Rebecca Smith. D-35. Charles, b. 2-22-1705 (or 1700/1) d. 1763. Will proved at Stamford, Conn. 7-2-1763. m. 11-13-1729, Elizabeth Wicks, daughter of Philip Wicks. She was baptized 12-24-1732 at Greenwich. (2nd Congregational Church) Perhaps Charles was b. 7-15-1705. D-36. Nehemiah, b. 10-15-1714. m. Abigail, b. 4-13-1701, daughter of Joseph Ferris, a soldier. Nehemiah was in the French and Indian War in 1756. Enrolled 10-13-1756 under Capt. David Waterbury, Col. Andrew Ward, Jr., in relief of Fort William Henry. (Conn. Historical Soc. Collection, Vol. IX, p. 150) D-37. Sarah, b. 6-27-1708. D-38. Abigail, b. ca. 1712. m. Nathaniel James after 1750. D-39. Deborah, b. 8-25-1710. D-40. Timothy, b. 1-27-1717/18. d. 5-4-1809. GR. m. Lydia and Sarah Jessup. C-8. All of Caleb Knapp's children were b. at Greenwich. He made his will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-4-1750. Inventory made 11-26-1750, then called Capt. Caleb Knapp. Will mentions wife Sarah, children: -Timothy. -Caleb. -Charles. -Nehemiah. -Abigail, who was not yet married. -Sarah and Deborah. Sons Nathaniel and Nehemiah were executors. He was quite a prominent man. Was Representative for Greenwich in the Conn. General Assembly, 5-12-1715. He was appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Prindle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds. He was called Ensign in Aug. 1710, and Capt. in 1719, at Greenwich. He was 7 years, 4 months old when his father made his will. Greenwich records say: "Caleb Knap maryed unto Sarah Rundell Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." He was granted a parcel of land 8-23-1700. On 11-25-1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles and Nathaniel. 6-26-1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. 12-12-1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy. William Rundle was brother of John Rundle who m. Elizabeth, dau. of Joshua Knapp. Caleb's will mentions wife Sarah, and Children: -Abigail, wife of Nathaniel James. -Timothy. -Caleb, eldest son. -Nathaniel. -Charles. -Nehemiah. -Sarah and Deborah. Witnesses were Israel Knapp and Reuben Pennoyer and Nathan Reynolds. Inventory 11-26-1750 by Nathaniel Husted and Samuel Ferris. Filed 4-2-1754. Probably this Caleb was one who signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford or Greenwich, Conn. William Rundle was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp. Capt. Caleb Knapp, of Greenwich, was an appraiser of the estate of Samuel Peck, 2-5-1733/4. Also, 2-6-1733/4 he appraised the estate of Benjamin Rundle. Other estates were appraised 4-7-1741 and 5-5-1741." 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991: "Caleb Knapp, son of Joshua, and our third generation ancestor, was quite a prominent man. He was the Representative for Greenwich in the Connecticut General Assembly, 12 May 1715; appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Rundle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds and again in 1697, for 39 pounds 10 shillings. He was called an Ensign in August of 1710, and Captain in 1719 at Greenwich. The Town Tax List for Greenwich, Connecticut listed Benjamin Knapp- 31 pounds; CALEB- 39 pounds 10 shillings; Joseph Knapp- 73 pounds; Joshua- 54 pounds and Timothy Knapp- 47 pounds 5 shillings, giving indication of having fair estates for that period of history. He was granted a parcel of land 23 Aug 1700 and deeded land to sons, Charles and Nathaniel on 25 Nov 1728; to son, Caleb, 26 Jun 1731; to son Timothy, 12 Dec 1749. All of his children were born in Greenwich, Connecticut. His will made 21 Jun 1750, mentions wife, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp, children: Timothy-Caleb-Charles-Nehemiah-Abigail- sons, Nathaniel and Nehemiah, executors. The inventory of his estate was made 26 Nov 1750 and his will was probated 4 Dec 1750. Our Caleb, signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut. He and brother, Joshua, were appointed to a committee to see that a Mr Morgan, 2d Society Minister, either got someone to run his mill and tend to his business of minister or be replaced by the last of September 1708 if he did not. Rev Morgan spent more time running his mill than he did looking after the spiritual needs of the people. They dismissed Rev Morgan as the settled minister and replaced him with another minister. Caleb, was 7 years, 4 months old at the death of his father. Greenwich Records say: "Caleb Knap, maryed unto Sarah Rundle Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." Our Caleb was a steadfast pillar of this early period of our history." 3. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 509-510: "Sarah (Rundle/Rundall) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1, resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; b. ca 1677 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT., died ca 1750 probably Greenwich; parents: William Rundle Sr. / Abigail Mills, w2 Apr. 01 1697 Greenwich, Fairfield Co. CT to Caleb Knapp of Greenwich, born: 1677 Greenwich or Stamford, CT, Made Will 6-21-1750. Probated 12-04-1750; died: 1749-50 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; parents: Joshua Knapp / Hannah Close; religion Congregationalist; military: called Ensign Aug. 1710; "Capt." in 1719 and on 1750 Inventory. Ensign of company or train band, Town of Greenwich Aug. Session 1710; Captain of the company/train band on west side of Mianus River in Town of Greenwich, May Session, 1719 (pg 94 Ye Historie...); occupation: Representative for Greenwich in Conn. General Assembly 5-12-1715. Appraiser of several estates 1725-1741; religion: probably this Caleb was one who signed petition for an Episcopal Ch. at Stamford or Greenwich. Children (Knapp) 3. All children born at Greenwich: 1) Caleb, b. Nov. 11, 1698, d. ca 1762-3, m. Clemence Mills ca 1720 2) Nathaniel, b. Feb. 21, 1700-1, m. Rebecca Smith 3) Charles, b. July 17, 1705, m. Elizabeth Wicks 11-13-29. 4) Sarah, b. June 27, 1708. 5) Deborah, b. Aug. 25, 1710. 6) Abigail, b. ca - 1712, m. Nathaniel James aft 1750. 7) Nehemiah, b. Oct. 15,1714, d. Stamford, m. Abigail Ferris. 8) Timothy, b. Jan. 27, 1717-8, d. 5-4-1809, m. 1: Lydia ___, 2: Sarah Jessup. References: 1. Town Records of Greenwich, CONN. LR 1/4 & ER/121, Barbour COLLECTION INDEX. 2. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pgs 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 24, 25, 26. pg. 12: "Charles 3 b 2-24-1705 or 1700/01. It is uncertain whether this Charles D-33 or Charles D-35 d.y. or which in Elizabeth Wicks bp 12-24-1732 Greenwich 2nd Congregational Ch. dau of Philip Wicks. Perhaps Charles was b. July 15, 1705. pg. 13: Caleb Knapp was granted a parcel of land in Greenwich Aug. 23, 1700. Nov. 25, 1728 he deeded land to his sons, Charles & Nathaniel. June 26, 1731 he deeded land to his son, Caleb. Dec. 12, 1749 he deeded land to his son, Timothy. Caleb was a brother to Joshua Knapp Jr. who was the father of John and Jacob Bundle's wives. It is possible Joshua Jr's dau Sarah married their brother, William Rundle. That possibility needs more research. There is controversial information regarding which Sarah Knapp was wife of William Rundle who was father of Amy Rundle who m. Caleb Knapp 4. 3. "Ye Historie Ye Greenwich.". See William 1. pg. 94, 601. 4. CHARLOTTE MEGILL HIX, D. G. R. S. RESEARCH 5. William EARDELY MANUSCRIPT See William 1..." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Per Ancestral File and Ordinance Index. 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750. -Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750. -Grave Record-Timothy. -N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92. -Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387. | Knapp, Abigail (I34)
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| 1557 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Fourth Generation: "D-36. Nehemiah Knapp, son of C-8. Caleb and Sarah (Rundell) Knapp. B. 10-15-1714. He was an executor of his father's will. D. and buried at Stamford, Conn. M. Abigail Ferris, b. 4-13-1701, daughter of Joseph Ferris, a soldier. E-101. Nehemiah, b. 10-29-1741. d. 1811. m. Mary Hill and Jane Wiltsie. D-36. Nehemiah was in the French and Indian War in 1756. Enrolled 10-13-1756 at Greenwich, under Capt. David Waterbury, Col. Andrew Ward, Jr., in the relief of Fort William Henry. (Conn. Historical Society Collection, Vol. IX, p. 150.) Perhaps he had other children. Some think he had: (1) Jonathan, b. 1739. m. Elizabeth Ferris. Was in the French and Indian War in the relief of Fort William Henry. He was in Warwick, Orange Co., N.Y. in 1790. (2) Libbeus, b. 1745. m. Rachel Storms. (3) Jared, b. 1749. m. Jane Williams. (4) Silas, b. ca. 1751. m. Anna . (5) Jonas, b. 1752. m. Catherine Silkman. There is much uncertainty concerning the parentage of the above. Ezra Fred Knapp thinks they were sons of Jonah, C-22, and they have been there placed. This ancestral line is confirmed by David E. Knapp." 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991: "Caleb Knapp, son of Joshua, and our third generation ancestor, was quite a prominent man. He was the Representative for Greenwich in the Connecticut General Assembly, 12 May 1715; appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Rundle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds and again in 1697, for 39 pounds 10 shillings. He was called an Ensign in August of 1710, and Captain in 1719 at Greenwich. The Town Tax List for Greenwich, Connecticut listed Benjamin Knapp- 31 pounds; CALEB- 39 pounds 10 shillings; Joseph Knapp- 73 pounds; Joshua- 54 pounds and Timothy Knapp- 47 pounds 5 shillings, giving indication of having fair estates for that period of history. He was granted a parcel of land 23 Aug 1700 and deeded land to sons, Charles and Nathaniel on 25 Nov 1728; to son, Caleb, 26 Jun 1731; to son Timothy, 12 Dec 1749. All of his children were born in Greenwich, Connecticut. His will made 21 Jun 1750, mentions wife, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp, children: Timothy-Caleb-Charles-Nehemiah-Abigail- sons, Nathaniel and Nehemiah, executors. The inventory of his estate was made 26 Nov 1750 and his will was probated 4 Dec 1750. Our Caleb, signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut. He and brother, Joshua, were appointed to a committee to see that a Mr Morgan, 2d Society Minister, either got someone to run his mill and tend to his business of minister or be replaced by the last of September 1708 if he did not. Rev Morgan spent more time running his mill than he did looking after the spiritual needs of the people. They dismissed Rev Morgan as the settled minister and replaced him with another minister. Caleb, was 7 years, 4 months old at the death of his father. Greenwich Records say: "Caleb Knap, maryed unto Sarah Rundle Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." Our Caleb was a steadfast pillar of this early period of our history." 3. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 511-512: "Nehemiah Knapp 3, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1, resided Greenwich; Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut; born Oct. 15, 1714 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT and buried at Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT; parents: Caleb Knapp / Sarah Rundle; m. date unknown to Abigail Ferris, born Apr. 13, 1701; parents: Joseph Ferris (a soldier) / ___; military: French & Indian War 1756. Enrolled 10-13-1756 Greenwich under Capt. David Waterbury, Col. Andrew Ward, Jr. in relief of Fort William Henry. Children (Knapp)4... [Lists 6 children.] References: 1. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pg. 12, 26..." SOURCES_MISC: 1. Per Ancestral File and Ordinance Index. 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750. -Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750. -Grave Record-Timothy. -N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92. -Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387. | Knapp, Nehemiah (I33)
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| 1558 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Fourth Generation: "D-40. Timothy Knapp, son of C-8. Caleb and Sarah (Rundell) Knapp. B. Jan. 27, 1717/18. Greenwich, Conn. D. May 4, 1809. GR. Sound Beach, Conn. M. 1st Lydia ___. 2nd, possibly Sarah Jessup, widow of Jonathan or Joshua Jessup, who was son of Edward Jessup and his 1st wife. Had eight children and d. age 93. E-102. Samuel, bapt. Sept. 17, 1767. North Stamford Episcopal Church. m. Lavina . E-103. Esther, bapt. Sept. 17, 1767. North Stamford Episcopal Church. E-104. Phebe, bapt. Sept 17, 1767. North Stamford Episcopal Church. E-105. Caleb, bapt. Sept. 17, 1767. North Stamford Episcopal Church. E-106. Peter, bapt. Sept. 17, 1767. North Stamford Episcopal Church. m. Catherine or Temperance or both. E-107. Timothy, bapt. Sept. 17, 1767. North Stamford Episcopal Churh. E-108. Rueamah, b. Aug. 12, 1717, ??? Greenwich, Conn. m. Catherine . D-40. Timothy bought land of his brother Caleb Dec. 12, 1749. Timothy Knapp, an adult, bapt. Sept. 17, 1767- same day as his children. Israel Newman was appointed guardian of daughter, Phebe. Widow Sarah Jessup d. age 93, widow of Joshua (?). Had eight children, the first was Jonah, b. 1734." 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991: "Caleb Knapp, son of Joshua, and our third generation ancestor, was quite a prominent man. He was the Representative for Greenwich in the Connecticut General Assembly, 12 May 1715; appraiser of several estates between 1725 and 1741, including that of Benjamin Rundle and Samuel Peck. He was on the Town Tax List in 1694/5 for 39 pounds and again in 1697, for 39 pounds 10 shillings. He was called an Ensign in August of 1710, and Captain in 1719 at Greenwich. The Town Tax List for Greenwich, Connecticut listed Benjamin Knapp- 31 pounds; CALEB- 39 pounds 10 shillings; Joseph Knapp- 73 pounds; Joshua- 54 pounds and Timothy Knapp- 47 pounds 5 shillings, giving indication of having fair estates for that period of history. He was granted a parcel of land 23 Aug 1700 and deeded land to sons, Charles and Nathaniel on 25 Nov 1728; to son, Caleb, 26 Jun 1731; to son Timothy, 12 Dec 1749. All of his children were born in Greenwich, Connecticut. His will made 21 Jun 1750, mentions wife, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp, children: Timothy-Caleb-Charles-Nehemiah-Abigail- sons, Nathaniel and Nehemiah, executors. The inventory of his estate was made 26 Nov 1750 and his will was probated 4 Dec 1750. Our Caleb, signed a petition for an Episcopal Church at Stamford/Greenwich, Connecticut. He and brother, Joshua, were appointed to a committee to see that a Mr Morgan, 2d Society Minister, either got someone to run his mill and tend to his business of minister or be replaced by the last of September 1708 if he did not. Rev Morgan spent more time running his mill than he did looking after the spiritual needs of the people. They dismissed Rev Morgan as the settled minister and replaced him with another minister. Caleb, was 7 years, 4 months old at the death of his father. Greenwich Records say: "Caleb Knap, maryed unto Sarah Rundle Anno 1697, April ye 1 day." Our Caleb was a steadfast pillar of this early period of our history." 3. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), p. 512: "Timothy Knapp 3, Sarah (Rundle) Knapp 2, William Rundle Sr. 1; resided Greenwich; Stamford; Sound Beach, CT; b. Jan. 27, 1717/18 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; d. May 04, 1809. GR. Sound Beach, CT age 93 yr; parents: Caleb Knapp / Sarah Rundle; m.1 date unknown to Lydia ___; m.2 date unknown; after Aug. 2, 1757 [sic: 12 Aug 1767 based on birth of last child of Lydia] to Sarah Jessup, wid. of Jonathan5 Jessup who was son of Edward 4 Jessup (Her 8 chn. all by Jonathan Jessup; 1st ch b Sep. 12, 1734, pg. 271 Jessup Gene.); her religion: St. John's Episcopal Parish, Stamford, Fairfield Co., CT; [his] religion: North Stamford Episcopal Church; he was bp Sep. 17, 1767, same day as his children. Children (Knapp) 4, (first six baptized all on 17 Sep 1767 at No. Stam. Epis), all by first wife Lydia: 1. Samuel, m. Lavina ___; 2. Esther; 3. Phebe; 4. Caleb; 5. Peter, m. Catherine or Temperance or both; 6. Timothy; 7. Rueamah, bap. Aug. 12, 1717[sic?] at Greenwich, m. Catherine ___. References: 1. Nicholas Knapp Gene. See William 1. pg. 12, 26:bought land of his brother Caleb Timonthy3 bought land of his brother Caleb Dec. 12, 1749. Israel Newman was appointed guardian of dau Phebe. 2. Edward Jessup West Farms. See Jonathan 1-6-9-7. pg. 271: "a record of quit-claim of dower-right given by Timothy Knapp and Sarah Knapp, of Greenwich, to 'our well-beloved son Silvanus Jezup." + pg. 272." 4. The book "Edward Jessup of West Farms of Westchester Co., New York, and his Descendants," by Henry Griswold Jesup, 1887, pp. 272-73: "(11) Jonathan Jessup (Edward,4 Edward1), baptized 3 Aug., 1707, was born in Fairfield, but in 1732 was already living in Greenwich, where he also died. His name appears in the list of the First Parish, the oldest settlement in the town of Greenwich, as early as 1739. He added to the usual occupation of a farmer the very useful trade of a carpenter. His wife's name was Sarah, who is said to have been much younger than himself. Letters of administration were granted her 2 Aug., 1757, and his estate was distributed 14 March, 1759. The inventory was £403, 12s. gd. Eight children are mentioned, all living either in Stamford or Greenwich. The widow subsequently married Timothy Knapp* of Greenwich, and died at the age of ninety-three. Her children (all by her first marriage) were: +499. Jonathan,** b. 12 Sept., 1734. +500. Amos, b. 1 May, 1736. +501. Nathaniel, b. 23 May, 1738. 502. David, bap. 22 Jan., 1749, who was living in 1771, and died, unmarried, at the house of his brother-in-law, George Dibble, in Stamford (Stanwich Parish). +503. Deborah, bap. 22 Jan., 1752. +504. Samuel, d. 17 Nov., 1812. +505. Silvanus, d. about 1812. +506. Phebe, bap. 22 Jan., 1749. Nathaniel, Samuel, Silvanus, and Phebe were minors at the death of the father. At the Stamford Probate Office there is now on file the bond of Jonathan Dibble (their uncle) as guardian of the last three. At another date the mother gives bond as guardian of her two children; Jonathan, as guardian of his brother Nathaniel; and Amos, as guardian of Samuel. This family apparently belonged to St. John's Episcopal Parish in Stamford, as the names of several of the children and grandchildren are found upon the records of that parish." * Greenwich Town Records, ix. 22 (1 April, 1767), contain record of quitclaim of dower-right given by Timothy Knapp and Sarah Knapp, of Greenwich, to "our well-beloved son Silvanus Jezup." ** The Town Records read as follows: "Jonathan Jezzup, first son, was born 12 Sept., 1734; another son was born 1 May, 1736, and he called his name Amos Jezzup; ye third, born 23 May, 173S, and he called his name Nathaniel Jezzup. Entered 10 April, 1740." The above is on a loose sheet, indexed as p. 339 of Book iv." MARRIAGE: 1. Fred Knapp in the source cited below notes that the widow Sarah Jessup was previously married to Jonathan Jessup and that her maiden name is unknown. 2. Date of marriage is presumed to be no earlier than the last child born to Lydia: Ruemah, b. 12 Aug 1767 in Greenwich. DEATH: 1. Ancestral File list place of death as Sound Beach, CT; however, no such place exists in modern atlas. Perhaps Old Greenwich also called historically as Sound Beach. SOURCES_MISC: 1. Per Ancestral File and Ordinance Index. 2. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Fairfield Land Rec. -Grave Record. - N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Hist. Barbour Co. WV-Maxwell (1898). 3. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. The author has prepared a family group sheet on which he notes the following miscellaneous sources: -NK Gen (1953). -NK Gen Suppl (1956). -Conn. Hist. Soc. Coll., v. IX, p. 150. -Will dtd. 21 Jun 1750. -Fairfield Probate Rec. - 4 Dec 1750. -Hist. of Greenwich, by Mead. -Estate Inv. dtd. 26 Nov 1750. -Grave Record-Timothy. -N. Stamford Episcopal Church Rec. -Stamford Probate Rec., v. III, p. 92. -Greenwich Land Records, v. IX, p. 387. | Knapp, Timothy (I32)
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| 1559 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "Nicholas Knapp Genealogy," compiled by Alfred Averill Knapp, M.D. "This Genealogy of the Descendants of Nicholas Knapp, first found mentioned at Watertown, Massachusetts in 1630, is the result of the work and research of many individuals. The four principal collectors of data were Charles Ruggles Knapp, Henry Eno Knapp, Ezra Fred Knapp and the author, Alfred Averill Knapp, but they were assisted through correspondence by a large number of individuals who furnished much valuable family and local information..." Third Generation: "C-3. JOSHUA Knapp, son of B-3. Joshua and Hannah (Close) Knapp. B. 1662/3, Stamford, Conn. Removed to Greenwich with his parents, "ano 1687, March ye 16." D. Before 1750. M. 1st 3-16-1687, Elizabeth Reynolds, by Mr. Jonathan Bell, Commissioner. She b. Aug. 1667, dau. of Jonathan and Rebecca (Husted) Reynolds. 2nd 1691, Abigail Butler. She d. 6-1-1710, dau. of Walter and Rebecca Butler of Greenwich. His father was Evan Butler, of Cusopp, Herford, England as proved by the will of William Pennoyer, of London, England, dated 5-25-1670, in which he bequeaths a sum of money to Evan Butler and his son Walter now in New England. D-7. Elizabeth, probably Amy Elizabeth, b. 1699. m. 1714, John Rundle, b. 1670, son of William Rundle who d. in Greenwich in 1716 and his wife, Abigail Tyler or Terrill. Had six children. D-8. Isaac, b. ca. 1690. m. 1-29-1727/8 Rebecca Reynolds. D-9. Jonathan, b. ca. 1702. d. ca. 1779. m. Mary Husted. D-10. Ebenezer, b. ca. 1704. d. after 1749. m. 1-7-1724, Elizabeth Finch. D-11. Sarah, b. 1706. d. 1737. m. 4-12-1722. Her husband d. 5-19-1733. (See D.A.R. -she m. 1-14-1769, Peter Semell. ????) D-12. Rebecca, b. 1707. m. 4-4 or 1-1729, Jacob (or John) Rundle, by Mr. Munson of Greenwich. Jacob d. 1733. Had 2 children. D-13. John b. 3-10-1708. m. Martha Weed. 2nd Abigail Close. D-14. Close, b. 6-5-1710. C-3. Joshua Knapp, Jr. was not in Stamford Registration but Savage says he was mentioned in the will of his father. Huntington's History of Stamford also mentions him. He was taxed on 54 pounds in 1697. He was a Proprietor in Stamford, a Justice of the Peace and a member of the Congregational church. Dec. 30, 1670, Joshua Knapp, Jr. was granted part of the uppermost meadow lying south of the Westchester path. 3-28-1734, he bought of his brother Caleb, all his right, title and interest in the estate of Joseph Knapp, Sr. deceased. 5-10-1734 he sold land to his son-in-law, John Rundle. Ye History of ye Town of Greenwich, page 642, says: "Jacob Rundle, Greenville, Green Co., N.Y. b. , d. , m. Knapp. History of Stamford, Conn., names these children of John and Elizabeth or Amy (Knapp) Rundle: -Eli. -John. -Sarah. -Abigail. -Bethia. -Abraham, b. 1716. d. 3-4-1799. m. Mercy Reynolds. Probably (Amy) Elizabeth was the only child of his 1st wife." 2. FHL book 929.273 R871rg "Ancestry of Long Island and Greenwich 1667-1992," by Rundall, Austin, Brownhill, Parker (poorly punctuated), pp. 22-24: "JohnRundle 2, William 1; resided Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT; born ca 1673 Stamford, Fairfield Co. CT; died after 1748 probably Greenwich, Fairfield Co. CT; bur. probably in Greenwich Old Burying Ground; parents: William Rundle, Sr. / Hannah Edwards (wife 1) probably, or possibly Abigail Mills (wife 2); married ca 1710 (1714 pg. 10 Knapp) Fairfield Co., CT to: Amy Elizabeth Knapp, born: ca 1688 Greenwich, Fairfield Co., CT, bur probably Greenwich, CT parents: Joshua Knapp, Jr. / Elizabeth Reynolds; occupation: land proprietor and developer; farmer religion: congregational. Children (Rundle)3: 1) Eli, b. ca 1711, m. Phebe Close 4-21-1738. 2) Abigail, b. 1712, m. Eliphalet Mead 4-7-1737. 3) John, b. 1714, m. Rebecca Close 12-23-1742. 4) Abraham, b. 1716, d. Mar. 4, 1799, m. Mercy Reynolds 1740-41. 5) Sarah, b. 1718, n.f.i. 6) Bethia, b. 1720, n.f.i. 7) Samuel. Did he sell land with Eli & John 1750? References: 1. William EARDLEY papers at L.I.H.S. include: (1) Book 3 pg. 12, "Quit Claim Deed - John 2 Rundle of Greenwich for use to sons John Jr. and Eli Jan. 10 1756. (2) T.R. 5E99 - "John Rundle of Greenwich to son John Dec. 21, my brother Samuel's land." (3) T. R. Book B pg. 31 - "John Rundle do his father-in-law Joshua Knapp Greenwich CT Lay Out. 1714." 2. EARLY Town Records of Greenwich, CT 3. YE HISTORIE... Greenwich - see William1; pg. 481-82, 640. 4. Nicholas Knapp GeneALOGY - see William1, pg. 10, 12; lists John's mother Abigail Tyler or Terrill. 5. The History & DESCENDANTS of Johnand Sarah Reynolds (1630? - 1923] of WATERTOWN, MASS., & WETHERSField, Stamford, & Greenwich, CONN. Edited & Compiled by Marion H. Reynolds... 1924 "Sep. 27, 1716 Joseph Reynolds (uncle of Elizabeth Knapp) bought 7 acres... Witnessd by... and John Rundle." pg. 44. 6. William Rundle Will "my eldest son John" on will. 7. NEW England MarriageS PRIOR... See William1. pg. 647: "William Rundle to Abigail Tyler, birth of first child 1678; birth of first child 1690, Stamford, CT/Greenwich, CT." (Suzanne McVetty, points out "the figure '8' is often misread for '3' so could have been 1673" making John born in 1673. The marriage item did not name mother or child but indicates the birth in 1673 at Stamford was not of this marriage; indicates Abigail Tyler's first child was born at Greenwich CT in 1690.") 8. History of Fairfield CO. CT... See William1. pg. 369: "The Town-List for years 1694-95 shows the comparative wealth of the town of Horseneck in 1694 and 1695; Heading the list of 64 names: 1st: John Rundle 102lbs 10s 0d 15th: Jonathan Rundle 47lbs 5s 0d 18th: William Rundle 60lbs 10s 0d 34th: John Rundle & Son 43lbs 14s 0d 43rd: Ebenezer Rundle 30lbs 0s 0d 50th: John Rundle, Jr. 51lbs 5s 0d 60th: John Banks 76lbs10s 0d" (John 2's first son, Eli, was born supposedly ca 1711.) Little is known about John Rundle except for his early land dealings in old Greenwich. His father, William granted John a parcel of land Dec. 13, 1709, and deeded land to John and his brother Samuel on Nov. 22, 1710. John and his brother Samuel bought land of Benjamin Mead April 24, 1727. It is possible John bought that land from Samuel on the same date. May 10, 1734 John bought land of his father-in-law Joshua Knapp, Jr. John deeded land to his sons, Eli and John, Jr. in 1742. He deeded land to John, Jr. Mar 10, 1743. Eli, Samuel, and John Rundle on Apr. 02, 1750 sold land to Isaac Holmes. pg. 481 & 482 Ye Historie... John's wife Elizabeth Knapp had a sister Rebecca who married Jacob Rundle, a half-brother of John. pg. 10 Knapp. 9. CONNECTICUT COLONY LAND GRANTS & Deeds See William1. Vol. 2 pg. 160: Know all men by these present that Abigail Rundle & Abraham Rundle both of ye towne of Greenwich... Executors to ye last Will & Testament of William Rundle late of sd Greenwich deceased have 47 & 10 shilling current money of ye Collonie of Conn. now in hand... from us ye above sd Abigail Rundle & Abraham Rundle our heirs Executors Administrators C T: forever we say we have sold unto John Rundle of ye same place 1/3 part of ye sd late William Rundles right in Common undivided land lying in the bounds of Greenwich on ye west side of Myanos river along the county road for him said John Rundle... as his forever right & title & interest forever... Sd Abigail & Abraham to have full power to make sales of sd right of law in confirmation of which we possess. Abigail Rundle & Abraham Rundle Executors Administrators do hereby set our hand and seals at Greenwich Anno 1714: 1714 Feb. 25 1st year of his Majesties reign signed sealed & delivered in ye presence of Samuel Peck, Jeremiah Peck. Abigail (her mark A) Rundle, Abraham Rundle. Samuel Peck J.P. Vol. 3 pg. 277 + duplicated pg. 334: "...I Benjamin Mead of Greenwich... a certain parcel of land... 20 acres as bound in ye Towne Record in the name of ye John Randall & Samuel Rundill ye sd parcel.. to be broken up into lots of 1 to 4 acres... witness of my hand & seal in Greenwich this 24 day of April anno 1727. John Rundull, Samuel Rundill. Witnesses Ebenezer Mead, Isarell Knap. On ye 26th day of April there personally appeared John Rundall & Samuel Rundell... before me Ebenezer Mead, Justice. Note: Observe the five spellings of "Rundle" on above deed. Vol. 3 pg. 334: We John Rundall & Samuel Rundall... a certain parcel of land to be broken up above the mile & a half line which was received of Benjamin Mead... we do sell... to sd Benjamin Mead forever sd parcel of land lying in the bounds of ye Towne of Greenwich in so called addition of Pips plains... 30 day of Nov. 1727. John Rundall, Samuel Rundall. (Note: Consistant spelling of "Rundall" on duplicated deed.) Vol. 3 pg. 355: April the 15th 1727. Layed out to John Rundall & Samuel Rundall parcells of land within bounds of Greenwich at a place called Whitlock Acres & three quadrants of land marking 8 rods begining on the west side of their own land on a ridge & running westerly 8 rods to a marked tree then northerly 94 rods then 5 acres more lying on the north end of ye Rundalls land 40 rods long & 20 rods wide in the northwest corner is a white oak tree here marked & bounded northerly by their own land easterly & northerly by common land On the other part of ye 5 acres laid out at the north end of Rundalls 32 rods long by 30 rods wide another piece lying on the east side of sd Rundalls land begining at the southwest corner at ye black oak also marked giving them one land running easterly 20 rods at a white oak also marked then northerly 50 rods to a spanish oak tree marked then east 20 rods to the sd Rundalls own land & bounded northeast by common land out to the above sd John Rundall and Samuel Rundalls 12 acres of land that was given to them by their honored father William Rundall of Greenwich deceased lying by & running to their own land 2 acres across lying at the north end of sd Ye Rundalls land 90 rods long the remainder of this parcel is on the other lot. Recorder. 10. Greenwich Town HALL 10-21-1991 by George A. Rundall. Abstract Church Records, Mead. pg. 62: 2nd Congregational Church. 1730 - John Rundle & Kezia Blackman, April 22. (Compiler's Note: Did John 2 marry a second time?)" BIRTH: 1. Not found in the book "Stamford Town Records, Vol. 1, 1641-1723," transcribed and annotated by Paul R. Finch, NEHGS (Boston, 2011). SOURCES_MISC: 1. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. It notes the following sources, none of which I have yet reviewed: -Hist. of G'Wich, by S.P. Mead (1911). -Hist. of Stamford, CT, by E.B. Huntington. -G'wich VR's. -Fam. of Old F'fld, by D.L. Jacobus. -Mass. Col. Rec., Vol. I. -TAG Vol. 25, p. 38 (1949) -New Haven Co. VR's. -Rundle Fam. of America (1992). | Rundle, John (I29)
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| 1560 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "TAG" article "William Smith of Jamaica," who is the father of the following John: "John3 Smith, born say 1662, is said to have married Elizabeth Mills, daughter of Samuel Mills of Jamaica, who conveyed 22 Jan 1682/3 to his son-in-law John Smith of Jamaica. The compiler feels dissatisfied also with the family of John, not having seen sufficient record evidence for the satatements usually made concerning this family group. For another John Smith who could conceivably have been husband of Elizabeth Mills, see page 69. The name Elizabeth is stangely absent in the family of John, her alleged son..." Per the note above for the other John on page 69 in "TAG" article "Bartholomew Smith of Huntington," who is the father of the following: "John, had land in Jamaica, 1668, then descried at "rouse" from his step-father's name; of Jamaica 1679 and 1683; "late of Jamaica" 1687 when he received a homestead in Hempstead; on 28 Jun 1690 was described in Hempstead records as of "St. Johns in Kent Co. on Dover River, Pa." on 22 Jan 1682/3, Samuel Mills of Jamaica deeded to his son-in-law John Smith of Jamaica, ususallly considered to be John Smith, William Smith of Jamaica family, but possibly this John..." SOURCES_MISC: 1. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. It notes the following sources, none of which I have yet reviewed: -NEGHR, v. 14, p. 106. -Typescript, Greenwich P.L., Greenwich, CT. -Samuel Mills and Descendants, by Samuel Mills IX. -Rundle Fam. of Amer. (1992). | Smith, John (I4769)
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| 1561 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." SOURCES_MISC: 1. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. | Fisher, Judith (I4804)
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| 1562 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms – Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 – Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." SOURCES_MISC: 1. FHL book 929.273-K727kf: "Knapp's N' Kin, The Ancestral Lines of Frederick H Knapp and Others," compiled by: Frederick H Knapp, Rt. #2, Box 438C, AB Hwy, Richland, Missouri, 65556; 1987; Revised/Updated 1991. | Thomas, Robert (I4803)
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| 1563 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas (I3709)
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| 1564 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Judithe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen Montgomery, Thomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowick Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Sara (I3347)
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| 1565 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen Montgomery, Thomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Elizabeth (I3341)
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| 1566 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas, Humphrey (I2201)
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| 1567 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas, Sara (I2025)
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| 1568 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas, John (I2024)
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| 1569 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." MARRIAGE: 1. First marriage to a William Lynaker, who was buried 20 Nov 1588 at St. Pancras, Soper Lane. | Muffett, Ellen (I2022)
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| 1570 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the sonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his apprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apprentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Bennett, Martha (I1438)
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| 1571 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas, Edward (I911)
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| 1572 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Cotton, Jane (I910)
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| 1573 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Southcott, George (I908)
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| 1574 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas, Symon (I817)
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| 1575 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas, William (I809)
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| 1576 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas, Robert (I806)
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| 1577 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas, William (I805)
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| 1578 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 1940:95-101: The Thomas Family of London, England (Maternal Ancestry of Lieutenant Robert Feake)," by Clarence Almon Torrey, of Dorchester, Mass.: "It has long been known that the mother of Lieut. Robert Feake, who came in the Winthrop Fleet in 1630, was Judith Thomas, daughter of Robert Thomas, draper, of London, England. A search of English records made in the interest of the writer resulted in securing additional information about the Thomas family. It was learned that Robert Thomas, draper, was a man of very great wealth for the time in which he lived and that his first wife, Judith's mother, was Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher. The marriage date of James Feake and Judith Thomas is given, and the names of the members of the Thomas family closely related to Robert Thomas are mentioned. The records here given include the following items: 1. The Thomas pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. 2. Abstracts of London parish records. 3. Allegations for Marriage License of Robert Thomas and Margaret Thomas. 4. Abstracts of Thomas wills and administrations. 5. Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas. 6. Data from the Roll of the Drapers' Company of London. (From the records of the Drapers' Company it was learned that Robert Thomas secured his freedom Apr. 12, 1568, from which it appears that he was born about 1547.) The Thomas Pedigree at the College of Heraldry, London. The information supplied in pedigree chart form is here condensed as follows: Robert Thomas, citizen and Draper of London. Died 8 June 1610, buried 26 same month. Judith Fisher, daughter of William Fisher, 1st wife. Ellen Muffett, 2nd wife. Children by first wife: William Thomas, married Martha, daughter of William Benett of London. Humphrey Thomas, second son, married Jane, daughter of ___ Cotton. Child: Robert Thomas. John Thomas. Judith, married to ffeake of London, goldsmith; had issue. Sara, married to George Southcott, Kt. of Dartmouth, Co. Devon. Child: Thomas Southcott. Extracts from London Pariah Records 1. The Registers of St. Nicholas Acons Baptisms - Page 1575 Suzan Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Dec. 18. 7 1578 Margaret Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, July 13. 8 1580 An Thomas the daughter of John Thomas, Sep. 11. 8 1582 Bartholmew Thomas the sonne of John Thomas, Sep. 2. 9 1607 Thomas Southcott the soonne of George Southcott knight, Feb. 14, [1607/8]. 15 1610 Sara Southcott daughter of George Southcott, Knight, Oct. 7. 15 Marriages 1574 John Thomas and Jocamine Broghe, Jan. 23, [1574/5]. 62 1592 James ffeeke and Judith Thomas, Jan. 29, [1592/3]. 63 Burials 1582 Margaret Thomas, daughtr of John Thomas, Hosyer, Dec. 14. 92 1582 Suzan daughtr of the sayd Jo. Thomas, Dec. 16. 92 1582 Agnes, his [i.e. John Thomas'] daughtr, Jan. 3, [1582/3]. 92 1588 Juththe, wiefe of Mr Thomas, Drap. Meh. 6, [1588/9]. 94 1602 Edward Thomas, the sonne of Robert Thomas, Draper, Dec. 27. 98 1610 Mr Robert Thomas, wth Herrauld C &c. p. [pest], June 26. 100 1613 John Thomas, Draper, Sep. 12. 101 1615 Humfrey Thomas, draper, Feb. 12, [1615/16]. 101 1639 William Thomas Essquire, in the Valt on the sough side, Aug. 28. 109 2. The Registers of St. Pancras, Soper Lane Marriage 1589 Robert Thomas of St Nicholas Aeon & Ellen Lynaker of this par. Jan. 26, [1589/90]. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 45) 444. Burial 1588 William Lynakers, Nov. 20. (Harleian Society Publications, vol. 44) 290 Allegations for Marriage Licences issued by the Bishop of London. 1613 May 29, Robert Thomas, of St Botolph, Aldgate, London, Draper, & Margaret Thomas, of St Alban's, Wood Street, London, Spr, dau. of Simon Thomas, decd., at All Hallows Stayning, London. (Harleian Society Publications, Vol. 26, page 21.) Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Katherines. Dated 16 July 1557. Proved 15th June 1566. P.C.C. Crymes 17. Robert Thomas of the precinct of St. Katherines by the Tower of London, gunner. To my son Robert Thomas my house that one Robert Bowle, mariner now lives in. To my daughter Katherine Thomas my house that Mrs. Ellethe now lives in. To my daughter Alice Thomas my house or tenements that I now live in, after the decease [of] my wife Elizabeth. The rest of all my goods etc. to my said wife Elizabeth Thomas. Elizabeth my wife sole executrix, and I will that she bring up our said children in goodness and virtue. John Bassett my uncle, of the said precinct, gunner, overseer. Witnesses: John Bassett aforesaid, Stephane Bull of the said precinct, also gunner. Probate 15th June 1566 to William Thomas, brother of the defunct. Abstract of the Will of William Thomas of the Parish of St. Catherine's near the Tower. Dated 27 Oct. 1609. Proved 15 January 1609-10. P.C.C. Wingfield 8. William Thomas of the precinct of St. Catherine's nigh the Tower of London, servant to the King's Majesty... To be buried in the green churchyard in St. Catherine's as near as may be to the place where my former wife and children were laid My loving wife Sara Thomas shall have and enjoy the house in which I now dwell in St. Catherine's also the three tenements which are now in the occupations of Allen MontgomeryThomas Lee and his tenant and the lease that I hold of the same premisses in the name of one house made from one Mr Mabee to me ... Further I give to said Sara all my goods and chattels, etc. Concerning the lease which I hold on divers tenements in Bush Alley in St. Catherine's made to one Arnold Newmar and passed to me by conveyance, I give and bequeath that lease to my loving cousin William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, compassmaker, and Susan wife except one room now in occupation of the aforesaid Thomas Lee. This room to remain to Sara my wife during the time, etc. And for one obligation which I have to me made from my cousin Robert Thomas of London, draper, and William Thomas his son for them to pay to my Executors or Assigns £300 within 6 months after my decease. This sum to be distributed as follows: To the four children of said William Thomas of East Smithfield £10 each. To my cousin Thomas Hudson £10, and to his daughter £5. To my cousin Agnes the wife of William Thistleton £20. To her two sons £5 each. To my cousin Margaret the wife of William Upner £20. To her two daughters £5 each on their marriage day or at 21 years of age. To my cousin Richard Hudson in Lincolnshire 5£, as well as the £10 which I lent him. To Robert Collingworth in Lincolnshire £10, and to my cousin Honor Collingworth and her sister Elizabeth £5 each. And to the children of Richard Hudson, Robert Collingworth, and Elizabethe sister of Honor, I give £30 to be divided equally among them, on their attaining the age of 21 or on their marriages. To the two daughters of Francis Gidfield, namely Ellen and Agnes £20 each at the age of 21 or on their marriages. To John Ovendall £5. To the poor of the "french Church" in London £5. 40 shillings to the poor of St. Catherine's. To Mary Fuller 20 shillings and to Mr Randall Parker preacher in St. Catherine's 40 shillings. Executors: Wife Sara; my cousin James Fexe of London, goldsmith: said William Thomas, cousin in East Smithfield: and Edmund Ansell my kinsman. To James Fexe and Edmund Ansell each a silver cup of 8 ounces. Overseers: Cousin Robert Thomas, of London, draper; cousin John Thomas of St. Catherine's. To John Thomas my furred gown. Witnesses: Thomas Abbot, sci: John Greene: Thomas Lee. Probate granted to Executors. Abstract of the Will of Robert Thomas, St. Nicholas Acons. Dated 14 Feb. 1609-10. Proved 18 Oct. 1610. P.C.C. 88 Wingfield. Robert Thomas, citizen and draper of London, of the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London. My body to the earth. I stand bound to one William Muffett, late of Chippinge Barnett, Co. Hertford, gent. deceased and to his Exors and Administrators to leave to my present wife Ellen Thomas the sum of £2000 at the time of my death. To Ellen Thomas ... and all such plate as she brought with her now being in my house, so the property is not altered. To her my house in which I live. She shall care for my children. I have given to my eldest son William Thomas £500 to set up his trade and £300, which I bestowed on copyhold lands for him, which I bought of my uncle William Thomas, late of St. Katherines. And also in consideration of a marriage with Mrs. Benette's daughter have assured him and his heirs males my lands called Spenbye in Lincoln, being to the value of £3000. Yet nevertheless I bequeath to Sir George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas my exors. £800 to allow him a yearly portion of £60 only for his maintenance. An Indenture tripartite made between his father-in-law Mr. Benet, himself and myself touching the settling of my land Spendye [sic]. Upon my son Humfrey's marriage I assured and made over to him the house he now lives in and £500 stock, which house and stock cost me £1000 and did also enter into bond with one Mr. Sillyard to leave my son £1000 more. Also to his (Humfrey's) son Robert £100. And also further to him all my lands in Essex called Dagman with 12 acres of Marsh by the Thames side, which one John Hardwood now holds. To my son John Thomas £1500 provided he makes a general release of all actions and demands, the said legacies excepted. My shop in Candleweekestreete and all the rest of those houses that are upon the same lease to son John. Lands in Hartfordshire with my copyhold there called Beech Hide to my son Humfrey Thomas and to his heirs. To my brother Symon Thomas, his two daughters £70 apiece to be paid to them the day of their marriages. To my daughter Judith Feake £1000 in full satisfaction of her marriage money and Child's part. To her four children James, Robert, Alice and Judith £100 apiece. James Feake; my son-in-law 'hathe given out threatening wordes that he would go to law with me for his portion.' If the said James refuses to release my exors. from all Actions and demands, within a quarter of a year after my decease, then this my said, legacy to his wife with the legacies to his children are cancelled, and I leave him to be relieved by the law. To my daughter the Lady Sara Southcott and to her husband £1000. To her son Thomas Southcott £100 to be bestowed in land to the use of him and his mother. To Sara Thomas, my brother William's daughter £10 at the day of her marriage. To my maid servant Mary Handlye £10. To the relief of the poor children in Christ's Hospital in London £10. To the Company of Drapers whereof I am free £20 for a dinner to the Livery of the same Company, who go to my funeral. Executors: Sir George Southcott, Knight, Humfrey Thomas. Overseers: My brother William Thomas, and I give to him a black gown, and to his wife a black gown, my son-in-law James Feake, and Clement Bucke, and to each of them and their wives black gowns. Witnesses: Humfrey Clarke, Hugh Farye. Memorandum. Alterations were made 6. June 1610 in the presence of Humfrey Were; Clement Burke, John Curwen, and Thomas Astley. Probate: 12th Oct. 1610 to George Southcott, Knight and Humfrey Thomas, Executors. Abstract of the Will of John Thomas, of St. Nicholas, London. Dated 8th Sept. 1613. Proved 15th Sept. 1613. P.C.C. 79 Capell. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London. To be buried in the parish church of St. Nicholas, near Lumberdstreate in London as near the place where my late father and mother are buried as possible. At my funeral there is to be a sermon preached by Mr. Daye, sometimes preacher in St. Magnus Church near Newefishstreet, London, to whom I give 40 s. There is owing to me the sum of £500 by Sir George Southcote, knight, of the legacy of my late father Robert Thomas, deceased. From the £500: to Sir George £5, to his wife Dame Sara Southcott £5, to their son Robert Southcott £50, to my sister Mrs. Feake, wife of James Feake and his children £150 equally amongst them, to my brother William Thomas £30, to my cousin Robert Thomas, son of my brother Humfrey Thomas £50, to Sara Hill, wife of Richard Hill, draper, £100. To my brother Humfrey Thomas £5. To my uncle William Thomas and his wife 40 s. apiece for rings. To Thomas Agar Clothworker £5. To Thomas Astley 40 s. To John Maxwell 40 s. To Richard Westrawe 40 s. To my loving brother in law James Feake Goldsmith [? - -] To my friend William Sales, merchant tailor a ring with a ruby. Executor: James Feake. Overseers: My brother Humfrey Thomas, my uncle William Thomas Witnesses: Edward Charnock, writer, [?] Watson and Thomas Wannerton, servant to the writer. Probate: 15th Sept. 1613, to James Feake, Exor. Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1559-1571 - Page: 1560 3 Dec. John Thomas, citizen and draper of London, to sister Eliz. Wave, als. T. 14 1562 19 Sep. Anne Thomas, ala. Plomnier, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to son James T., ala. P. 31 1562 ult. Oct. Amy Thomas, ala. Plommer, Oxford (Oxon.), wid., to daur. Elizabeth Wave, als. Thomas, ass. Plommer. 32 1565 23 Nov. Robert Thomas, city of London, ''goonu" ?gunner, to relict Elizabeth T. 64 Abstract of the Inquisition Post Mortem of Robert Thomas, Gent. Writ. 14 Aug. 10 Jas. 1 (1613). Inquisition, Brentwood, Essex, 28 June. 11 Jas. 1 (1613). Dagenham. A messuage called "Pettitts," near Edristreet; tenure unknown; worth 40/- p.a. 10a. land in le West marshe, called "Oxlease als. Oxenlease"; held of the King in chief by knight service, by what part of a knight's fee is unknown; worth 40/- p.a. By his will, dated 14 Feb. 7 Jas. 1 (1609/10), [extract given], he left £1000 to his son Humfrey; £100, and his lands called "Dagman," with 12 a. marsh by the Thames, to his grandson Robarte, son of Humfrey. He died in the parish of St. Nicholas Acon, London, 26 May 8 Jas. 1 (1610). Heir his son William Thomas, aged 36 and upwards at the taking of the inquisition. Chancery Inq. p.m. Series 2, Vol. 545, no. 87. Court of Wards Inq. p.m. Vol. 89, no. 333. Drapers' Apprentices Before 1610 of the Name of Thomas. [Abbreviation. A after a date indicates that that is the year when the apprentice was bound.] Thomas, William, 1488 A. to George Bnlstrode. Sampson, 1510 A. to Richard Forth, made free 1514. David, 1532 made free by Sir William Balye. William, 1533 free by William Wyf old. William, 1546 A. to Walt Williams, free 1553 Oct. 11. 1571 frees his apprentice Lodowiek Croft. 1573 frees his apprentice William Thomas. John, 1547 A. to Richard Champion, free 1554. second master George Palmer. 1560 Dec. 3. Admon P. C. C. to sister Elizabeth Wase als. Thomas. John, 1551, A. to Robert Taylor. John, 1553, A. to Thomas Caltou, free 1561. Henry, 1559, A. to Richard Bynd, free 1567, March 23 other masters Richard Lamb, Richard Carter. Robert, 1559 A. to William Carow, free 1568 April 12 1583 frees his aliprentice Jervise Eyre 1593, 1599, 1601, warden; 1606 master 1590 frees his apptentice Edward Handen 1610 P.C.C. 88 Wingfleld, many relations. 1598 loan to Queen £20. 1610 June 26 bur. with Heralds St. Nicholas Acons From the English records in this paper we have learned that Robert Thomas, wealthy draper of London, had brothers William and Simon Thomas, and uncles William Thomas and Robert Thomas of St. Katherine by the Tower, London. Although we have the names of two uncles of Robert Thomas, draper, we lack the names of his parents. His niece, Margaret Thomas, daughter of his brother Simon Thomas, married in 1613, by licence, Robert Thomas of St. Botolph, Aldgate. The groom and bride were probably relatives but the relationship has not been learned. The John Thomas mentioned in the register of St. Nicholas Acons was probably a relative of Robert Thomas, draper. The baptisms of Robert's children have not been found in any of the printed records of London churches. The records of some of the churches, including those of St. Botolph, Aldgate, have not been published. The will of his uncle William Thomas mentions a cousin [?nephew] William Thomas of East Smithfield, co. Middlesex, and relatives in Lincolnshire. Perhaps Robert's father and uncles were born in Lincolnshire. If the earlier history of this branch of the Thomas family is secured, the information will be offered to "The American Genealogist" for publication." | Thomas (I803)
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| 1579 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," 77[2002]:102-3: "The English Origin of Richard1 Norman of Salem, Massachusetts," by Leslie Mahler: "Richard1 Norman of Salem, Massachusetts, arrived in New England with his family at a very early date, certainly prior to 1628.[1] In 1680 Richard Brackenbury, aged 80, testified that "Old Goodman Norman and his sonn" and others "owned that they came over upon the account of a company of England called by us by the name of Dorchester Company or Dorchester Merchants."[2] Brackenbury himself had arrived in 1628 with John Endicott. Richard Norman was granted land at Salem in 1636, 1637, and 1638. The last record found for him is in 1653, when he deeded his house with a ten-acre lot in Marblehead to his son Richard.[3] Since Richard was part of the Dorchester Company, it should be no surprise to find records of his family near Dorchester in old England. The village of Charminster, co. Dorset, is just to the north of Dorchester, and this is where Richard's children were baptized in a church that dates from the eleventh and twelfth centuries. The entries show that his wife was named Florence, but if they were married in Charminster, the record does not survive, as the church registers and Bishops' Transcripts are both missing the marriages from 1598 to 1605.[4] Relatively few Dorsetshire probate items were found for this surname. There were two wills proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Thomas Norman of Wimborne dated 1619, and William Norman of Cerne Abbas (just to the north of Charminster), for 1646.[5] Nothing in either of these wills connects with Richard Norman of Charminster. Contact with the Dorset County archivist located an administration for Edith Norman of Sherbome, widow in 1600, and an inventory for Henry Norman for 1636.[6] Children of Richard1 and Florence (___) Norman, i-v bp. at Charminster, co. Dorset:[7] i. John2 Norman, bp. 7 Feb. 1606/7; m. by 1637, ARABELLA ___. ii. Elizabeth Norman, bp. 12 Jan. 1610/1, bur. Charminster, 23 April 1613. iii. Margaret Norman, bp. 4 Feb. 1614/5; m. by 1633, Robert1 Morgan, a cooper of Cape Ann Side in Salem, Mass. Robert's will, dated 14 Oct. 1672 and proved 24 June 1673, includes a reference to "my wife's father Norman."[8] Several sources state that she m. (2) Samuel2 F0WLER (Philip1) of Salisbury, Mass., but primary evidence has not been found.[9] iv. SUSAN Norman, bp. 31 July 1617; m. by 1635, Robert1 Lockwood. This identification is based on a record of 17 July 1637, when Sergeant Lockwood refused the grant of a house lot in Salem "beyond his father Norman's." This appears to be a reference to Robert Lockwood of Watertown, who later removed to Fairfield, Conn., and whose wife was named Susanna.[10] v. FLORENCE Norman, bp. 17 Oct. 1619; m. (1) by 1639, JOHN1 HART of Marblehead, Mass.;[11] in 1672, John Trask, husband of their daughter Florence, was called son-in-law of Thomas Whittridge.[12] She m. (2) ca. 1657, Thomas2 WHITRRIDGE (William1) of Salisbury, who, in his nuncupative will, declared before 3 Sept. 1672, stated that Richard Norman was his wife's brother.[13] vi. Richard Norman, b. ca. 1623-24; m. ca. 1650, Margaret ___. He deposed, aged about 50, on 19 March 1673/4 and on 2 Dec. 1674.[14] His baptism was not found in Charminster, so the family probably moved from there about the time that they disappeared from the register. Footnotes: 1. Walter Goodwin Davis published an excellent account of the Norman family in 1930 ("The Ancestry of Sarah Stone..." [Portland, Maine, 1930], 45-54 [hereafter cited as Davis, "Stone Ancestry"]). The best modern summary of this family can be found in Robert Charles Anderson, "The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1633," 3 vols. (Boston, 1995), 2:1334-6 (hereafter cited as Anderson, "Great Migration Begins"). Statements about Richard1 Norman and his family in this article that are not documented here are taken from this latter source. Another recent account of this family can be found in Burton W. Spear, ed., "Search for the Passengers of the Mary & John 1630, "18: West Country Ancestries, 1620-1643 (Toledo, Ohio, 1992), 102-3, which uses (with a note of caution) the poorest available source: Raymon Meyers Tingley, "Some Ancestral Lines.. ." (Rutland, Vt., 1935), 256-58. Tingley has Richard1 as the son of a John Fryeth alias Norman of Ipswich, Suffolk, which is in a completely different part of England. Tingley also gave Richard a non-existent son named William. 2. Essex Co., Mass., Deeds 5:107. 3. "Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts," 9 vols. (Salem, Mass., 1911-75), 3:368 (hereafter cited as "Essex Court Records"). 4. The marriages for Holy Trinity parish in the nearby town of Dorchester were searched, but their marriage was not found there either ("Dorset Parish Registers," Marriages, 7 [London: Phillimore, 1914]:1-44). The marriages for Charminster were also published by Phillimore. 5. Prerogative Court of Canterbury 69 Parker [Thomas], 140 Twisse [William]. (Cerne Abbas is best known for its ancient 180-foot-tall giant chalk figure with oversized genitalia.) 6. The archivist provided the following citations, apparently from the Archdeaconry Court of Dorset: Ref DS 6 258 [Edith]; Inv CC/262, no locality listed [Henry]. 7. The original research on these baptisms was carried out in the Bishops' Transcripts for Charminster, Dorsetshire, 1591-1879 Family History Library, Salt Lake City, film #1,279,491, items 9-12]. The transcripts are missing for the years 1617, 1623, and 1624. Copies from the parish register at the Dorset Record Office in Dorchester were obtained by Simon Neal of London, who located the entry for Susan in 1617, but not the baptism for son Richard. 8. [George Ernest Dow, ed.,] "The Probate Records of Essex County, Massachusetts," 3 vols. (Salem, Mass., 1916-20), 2:355-57 (hereafter cited as "Essex Co. Probate Records"). 9. E.g., David W. Hoyt, "The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury, Massachusetts," 3 vols. plus supplement (Providence, RI., 1897-1919), 1:162; Davis, "Stone Ancestry," 46. 10. Robert1 Lockwood and his family, see Donald Lines Jacobus, comp. and ed., "History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield," 3 vols. (Fairfield, Conn., 1930-32), 1:380-81, 715. 11. See Davis, "Stone Ancestry," 38; and an anonymous article [probably by Eben Putnam], "John Hart of Marblehead, Shipwright," "The Genealogical Quarterly Magazine" 3(1902):67-72. The latter article does not identify Hart's wife Florence or provide her 2nd marriage. 12. Davis, "Stone Ancestry," 38. 13. "Essex Co. Probate Records," 2:286-87. 14. "Essex Court Records," 5:256, as cited in Anderson, "Great Migration Begins," 2:1335; Christopher Johnston, "Thomas Weston and His Family," "The New England Historical and Genealogical Register" 50(1896):201-6, at 202-3." | Norman, Elizabeth (I3125)
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| 1580 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," No. 223, Vol. 56, No. 3, July 1980, Article "Nathan Gillett's Earlier Descendants," by George E. McCracken: "All writers on the Gillett family listed in our recent bibliography (TAG 55:170) are unanimous in stating that Jonathan Gillett had with him in Windsor, Connecticut, a brother named Nathan Gillett, yet the great majority of them, having once mentioned Nathan, drop him like a hot potato, and the few exceptions give brief and faulty accounts of him. It is therefore high time that some attention be given Jonathan's earlier descendants. Before 1641 Nathan had by powers of attorney made some conveyance to his father, the Rev. William Gyllett, rector of Chaffcombe, Somersetshire, as indicated in the father's will. Whether he came to America with his brother Jonathan, either on the first trip or the second, is not certain, but Nathan was made a freeman of Massachusetts Bay in 1634 and by 1635 he had removed to Connecticut where he lived at Windsor, serving in the Pequot War in 1637, for which service he received in 1671 a grant of 50 acres (Connecticut Colonial Records 2:161). His wife was so shy that her name has not been recorded, though she was above 50 in 1667 when a patient of John Winthrop (TAG 23:126), and her name is not stated by Matthew Grant when he listed her children, nor when she died in Windsor on 21 Feb 1670/1. Some have claimed her name was Elizabeth but we have seen no evidence of this. Following the death of his wife, Nathan moved to the new settlement of Simsbury, but his death on 15 Sept. 1689 was recorded at Windsor but not at Simsbury..." 2. The publication "Search for the Passengers of the "Mary & John" 1630," by Burton W. Spear (Toledo, OH; The Mary & John Clearing House, 1989-2004), 1:33-34: "NATHAN GILLETT-b. England, d. 5 Sept. 1689, Windsor, Conn. m. ___, a. 1637, who d. 21 Feb. 1670, Simsbury, Conn. Nathan Gillett was the younger brother of Jonathan and son of Rev. William Gillett, Rector of Chaffcombe, Somerset in 1609. It has been claimed that Nathan came on the "Mary & John" in 1630, but he may have accompanied Jonathan in 1634 when he returned with his bride in 1634. In his father's will in 1641, it was mentioned that land in England was turned over to Nathan by a letter of attorney. Nathan first settled in Dorchester, Mass. where he became a freeman in 1635. He served in the Pequot War in 1637, for which he received land in 1671. He moved to Windsor and finally to Simsbury, Conn. Nine children (1639-1657) (TAG 56:129), 25 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren identified. Children: 1. Elizabeth Gillett-b. 6 Oct. 1639, d. after 1697. m. Nicholas Gozzard, Jr., a. 1671, who d. 3 Aug. 1692, Simsbury, Conn., s. of Nicholas Gozzard. Res: Simsbury. Three children (1672-1682), and 12 grandchildren. 2. Abiah Gillett-b. 22 Aug. 1641, Windsor, Conn. m. (1) Isiah Bartlett, 3 Dec. 1663, Windsor (1641-1665), s. of John Bartlett of Windsor. m. (2) John Slater, 15 July 1669, Windsor, who d. 13 May 1713, Simsbury. (Savage and Stiles calls him Slaughter). Res: Simsbury, Conn. One child by first husband (1664), and one by second (1669) (TAG 56:131), and 4 grandchildren. 3. Child-d. 1646, Windsor. 4. Rebecca Gillett-b. 14 June 1646, Windsor, d. 13 July 1655. 5. Elias Gillett-bpt. 1 July 1649, Windsor. m. (1) Sarah Griffin, 29 Oct. 1676 (b. 1654), dau. of John Girffin & Hannah Bancroft. m. (2) Rebecca Kelsey, dau. of Mark Kelsey & Rebecca Hoskins (Hoskins #3), and widow of Nathaniel Messenger. Estate: 18 pounds, 1732. Four children by first wife (1678-1685), and one by second (1700) (TAG 56:131), and 14 grandchildren. 6. Sarah Gillett-b. 13 July 1651, Windsor, Conn. m. Eleazer Hill, 29 Dec. 1679, Simsbury, who d. 3 Mar. 1724, Windsor. There was an Eleazer Hill (b. 1657), s. of Luke Hill & Mary Hoyt, who moved from Windsor to Simsbury in 1669. Four children (1681-1694) (TAG 56:132), and 3 grandchildren. 7. Benjamin Gillett-b. 29 Aug. 1653, Windsor. d. 13 July 1655, Windsor, same day as his sister Rebecca, age 13. 8. Nathan Gillett, Jr.-b. 17 Apr. 1655, Windsor, d. 30 Jan. 1757, Windsor. m. Rebecca Owen, 36 June 1692, Windsor (b. 1666), dau. of John Owen & Rebecca Wade. History of Windsor mistakenly, says he m. (2) Hannah Buckland, but she m. his nephew, Nathan Gillett (b. 1683), s. of Elias Gillett (#5 above). Four children (1693-1701) (TAG 56:133), and 15 grandchildren. 9. Rebecca Gillett-b. 8 Dec. 1657, Windsor, d. before 1698. m. Thomas Whaples, Jr. (1656-1713), s. of Thomas & Margery Whaples of Hartford. He m. (2) Mary ___. Seven children (1684-1691) (TAG 56:134), and 8 grandchildren. References: NER 100:272 (Gillett Ancestry). TAG July 1980, p. 180 (Descendants). Gillette Families, Some of the Descendants of Jonathan & Nathan Gillett, by Barton Ezra Gillett, 1955." MARRIAGE: 1. From the book "New England Marriages Prior to 1700," p. 304 for the Gillett family: "Gillet, Nathan (-1689) & ?? (-1670-1); b. 1639; Windsor, CT." [Probable mistake: b. 1639 should be m. 1639.] DEATH: Manuscript from the Windsor CT. Historical Society Library of Jay Mack Holbrook entitled "Conn. Colonists - Windsor 1635-1703" has the following listings for Gillets. I am not sure what the references refer to, but they appear to be a compilation of mentioned names in original sources. I have rearranged the entries to be chronological rather than alphabetical as presented by the book compiler: Gillet, Nathan Sr.; death, 15 Sep 1689; WEL898:57. Gillet, Nathan's Wife; death, 1670; CHS930:83. Gillet, Nathan's Wife; death, 21 Feb 1671; WIN638:44. Gillet, Nathan's Wife; death, 21 Feb 1671; WEL898:22. | Gillett, Mrs. Nathan (I2177)
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| 1581 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," Vol. 27 "The Four Spencer Brothers: Their Ancestors and Descendants," compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus, M. A. "John Spencer, born probably within a few years after 1500, buried at Edworth, co. Bedford, 9 June 1558; married Anne, perhaps Merrill, who was buried at Edworth, 16 June 1560. John was called "senior" at burial. The recorder in entering the burial of Ann Spencer, widow, paid her respect by the following tribute: "the good hospitallity keeper; and she did give to the towneship of Edworth ii of her best bease [beastsl to be lett to ii pore folks in the towne for iii s. a cow & the parson & churchwarden to have the letting of them & the distributing of the money to the poore & to se the stock meinteined each of them to have iiii d. of the vi s. for ther paynes to se this truly done acording to her last will." Her will, dated 13 June 1560, proved 21 Apr. 1561, calls her Widow, in Edworth, Beds., and names her son Gerard (aged 17); son Michael, to have the chest that was his brother John's; John Spencer, son Michael's Child, to have £20; Elisabeth Lymer, to have ₤4 at marriage; Alice Aystin, to have a calf; servants; for the mending of "London Brygge waye," 10 s.; brother Edward's children, to have the ₤1 that he borrowed of her, and the barley he gave her sons to his children; Nicholas Merryll and John Merryll his brother, to have the barley their father gave her sons; and the poor of Edworth, to have the gift already mentioned. Michael Spencer was a witness. From this will we gain the impression that our Spencer family at that period was of the yeoman class, and somewhat better off than the average village family of the time and place. Whether they were in origin a younger branch of an older gentry family, or a more humble clan which by industry and good fortune had improved its lot, we are not in a position to affirm. It would be necessary to prove the parentage and more remote ancestry of John Spencer, Sr., by documentary evidence, before claiming any specific connection with any other Spencer family in England. From the terms of the will, it would seem that Anne's brother was Edward Merryll or Merrill, and that this was her maiden name. A search of Merrill wills might confirm this conjecture. Children: i. Michael, b. probably 1530-1535. ii. John, bur. at Edworth, 21 Apr. 1560, as son of Ann Spencer, widow. iii. Gerard, b. Ca. 1543; d. at Biggleswade, Beds, ca. 1577; m. at Edworth, 30 July 1568, Ellen Whyston. His will, dated 8 July 1576, proved 20 May 1577, calls him of Biggleswade, yeoman, and names son Richard, under 21 (to have ₤60); daus. Agnes and Johan Spencer (underage) and child unborn, to have 140 marks apiece at 18 years; wife Elen; god-daughter Johan Spencer, my brother 's dau. (to have ₤1); brother Michael Spencer (to have 5 marks); wife Helen and brother Michael, executors. (F.C.C. Doughtrey, 19.) Children: 1. Richard. 2. Agnes. 3. Joan. 4. A child, b. 1576-7." 2. FHL book 929.273 Sp33 "The Spencers of the Great Migration," by Jack Taif Spencer and Edith Woolley Spencer (Gateway Press, Baltimore; 1997) vol. 1, partial excerpt of full transcript in the notes of the earliest Spencer, pp. 53-55, 57-60: "Vital Records for the Early English Generations of the New England Spencers. CHART I: The near relatives of the five Spencer siblings of Bedfordshire who came to New England about 1630: -JohnC Spencer (1505-1550) = Anne Merrill (d. 1560) -MichaelB (b. 1531) = Agnes Lymer (d. 1562); = Eliz. (d. 1599) -John (b. 1577 Edworth) children b. Baldock, Beds.: Daniel = Sarah Audley; Francis = Margaret Roberts. -Michael (1558-1560 Edworth) -Anne (b. 1560 Edworth) -Joan (b. 1564 Edworth) -Alice (b. 1566 Edworth) -Thomas (1571-1631 Edworth) = Margaret Spencer (?). Children b. Stotfold, beds.: Gerard (b. 1601) = Joan Hills; Anthony = Katherine Hills; Thomas; Richard; Margaret (d. 1635) = Simon Spencer. -Catherine (b. 1573 Edworth) = ___ Bland -Gerard (b. 1576 Stotfold) = Alice Whitbread. Children b. Stotfold: William (1601-1640) = Agnes Harris; Elizabeth (b. 1602) = Timothy Tomlins; John (b. 1604); Henry (1605-1607); Thomas (1607-1767) = Ann Derifield, = Sarah Bearding; Richard (1608-1614); a son; Michael (1611-1653) = Isabel ___; Gerard (1614-1685) = Hannah Hills, = Rebecca Porter Clark. [Note that the pedigree continues with another generation from the children William, Thomas, and Gerard.] -Richard (1580 Stotfold-1645) -John (1533-1560) -Gerard (ca 1543-1577) = Ellen Whysson. Children b. Biggleswade, Beds.: Richard, Agnes, Joan, a child (b. 1567). -William (b. ca 1545)... II. The Vital Records of the Early Generations in England [KP note: I delete all generations prior to JohnC since it is unproven conjecture.] -JohnC Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1505; m. Ann Merrill (d. 1560); d. 1558. The Family of JohnC Spencer of Edworth (JohnD, JohnE, RobertF, ThomasG, HenryH, ThomasI) and Ann Merrill. -MichaelB Spencer of Edworth, Beds.; (The first of the Spencers at Stotfold, Beds); b. 1531 at Edworth; m. (1) Agnes Lorimer (Limer), 22 Jan 1555/56 at Edworth. Agnes bur. at Edworth, 23 Feb 1562; m. (2) Elizabeth ___ in 1563; Elizabeth bur. at Stotfold, 18 Nov 1599; d. after 1599. Probably bur. at Biggleswade, Beds. -JohnB Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1533 at Edworth; d. ca 1560. -Gerard Spencer, b. ca 1543 at Biggleswade, Beds. (perhaps earlier); m. Ellen (Helen) Whyston (Whysson), 10 July 1568 at Edworth, Beds. Ellen was the dau. of Wm. and Elizabeth Whyston; d. ca 1576 at Biggleswade. Will dated 8 July 1576 and proved 20 May 1577. -WilliamB Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1545 at Edworth. The Family of MichaelB Spencer (b. ca 1531) and Agnes Lorimer (d 1561/62 and Elizabeth ___; (The first three children were by Agnes Lorimer). -JohnA Spencer (MichaelB, JohnC, JohnD, JohnE, RobertF, ThomasG, HenryH, ThomasI). (Holding states that JohnA may have settled at Baldock, Beds, where several of his children were baptized); bapt. 20 April 1557 at Edworth, Beds. -MichaelA Spencer; bpt. 27 May 1558 at Edworth, Beds.; bur. 21 April l560 at Edworth. -Anna Spencer; bapt.) 24 July 1560. -Joan Spencer; bapt. 21 Aug 1564 at Edworth. AliceA Spencer; bapt.) 30 Aug 1566 at Edworth. -Thomas Spencer; bapt. 12 Mar 1571 at Edworth; m. Margaret Spencer (?) who was bur. 19 Dec 1635 at Stotfold. (So identified by Jacobus. Holding identifies Margaret as the daughter of Thomas who married a Spencer); d. 1631. -Katherine Spencer; b. 1573 at Stotfold, Beds. m. ___ Bland; d. Before 1645. (Katherine had daughters Sarah and Hannah Bland). It appears that Katherine was the first child baptized at Stotfold after the family had moved from Edworth. Some records indicate that GerardA was the first of the children born at Stotfold. -Gerard Spencer (the father of the Five Spencer Siblings who came to New England about 1630); bapt. 20 May 1576 at Stotfold; m. Alice Whitbread of Upper Gravenhurst, Beds, on 10 Nov 1600. Alice was born at Meppershall, Beds, ca 1580 She died in May of 1646. She belonged to a family of considerable prominence. Gerard moved from Stotfold sometime before his children emigrated to New England. Possibly Gerard moved to London, but this is not confirmed; d. before 1646. -RichardA Spencer; b. (bapt.) 9 July 1580 at Stotfold. m.?; Will dated 17 Mar 1645; codicil dated 29 May 1646; proved 6 June 1646. | Spencer, John (I2173)
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| 1582 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," Vol. 27 "The Four Spencer Brothers: Their Ancestors and Descendants," compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus, M. A. "John Spencer, born probably within a few years after 1500, buried at Edworth, co. Bedford, 9 June 1558; married Anne, perhaps Merrill, who was buried at Edworth, 16 June 1560. John was called "senior" at burial. The recorder in entering the burial of Ann Spencer, widow, paid her respect by the following tribute: "the good hospitallity keeper; and she did give to the towneship of Edworth ii of her best bease [beastsl to be lett to ii pore folks in the towne for iii s. a cow & the parson & churchwarden to have the letting of them & the distributing of the money to the poore & to se the stock meinteined each of them to have iiii d. of the vi s. for ther paynes to se this truly done acording to her last will." Her will, dated 13 June 1560, proved 21 Apr. 1561, calls her Widow, in Edworth, Beds., and names her son Gerard (aged 17); son Michael, to have the chest that was his brother John's; John Spencer, son Michael's Child, to have £20; Elisabeth Lymer, to have ₤4 at marriage; Alice Aystin, to have a calf; servants; for the mending of "London Brygge waye," 10 s.; brother Edward's children, to have the ₤1 that he borrowed of her, and the barley he gave her sons to his children; Nicholas Merryll and John Merryll his brother, to have the barley their father gave her sons; and the poor of Edworth, to have the gift already mentioned. Michael Spencer was a witness. From this will we gain the impression that our Spencer family at that period was of the yeoman class, and somewhat better off than the average village family of the time and place. Whether they were in origin a younger branch of an older gentry family, or a more humble clan which by industry and good fortune had improved its lot, we are not in a position to affirm. It would be necessary to prove the parentage and more remote ancestry of John Spencer, Sr., by documentary evidence, before claiming any specific connection with any other Spencer family in England. From the terms of the will, it would seem that Anne's brother was Edward Merryll or Merrill, and that this was her maiden name. A search of Merrill wills might confirm this conjecture. Children: i. Michael, b. probably 1530-1535. ii. John, bur. at Edworth, 21 Apr. 1560, as son of Ann Spencer, widow. iii. Gerard, b. Ca. 15143; d. at Biggleswade, Beds, ca. 1577; m. at Edworth, 30 July 1568, Ellen Whyston. His will, dated 8 July 1576, proved 20 May 1577, calls him of Biggleswade, yeoman, and names son Richard, under 21 (to have ₤60); daus. Agnes and Johan Spencer (underage) and child unborn, to have 140 marks apiece at 18 years; wife Elen; god-daughter Johan Spencer, my brother 's dau. (to have ₤1); brother Michael Spencer (to have 5 marks); wife Helen and brother Michael, executors. (F.C.C. Doughtrey, 19.) Children: 1. Richard. 2. Agnes. 3. Joan. 4. A child, b. 1576-7." 2. FHL book 929.273 Sp33 "The Spencers of the Great Migration," by Jack Taif Spencer and Edith Woolley Spencer (Gateway Press, Baltimore; 1997) vol. 1, partial excerpts from pp. 79-80, 85: "When we seek to define the status of the Spencers at Edworth in the mid-1500s, it seems clear that they were still in the "tenant" category. In Rev. John Holding's study, he found that the farm operated by the Spencers was held under a leasehold arrangement from the lord of the manor (in this case the PARRYS). A careful reading of ANNE (Merrill) Spencer'S will (widow of JohnC) shows that there was no mention of the distribution of land or tenements to her oldest son. Holding calculated that the leasehold at Edworth would expire in the year 1575. Anne died in 1560, so apparently her son's operation of the farm was safe for another fifteen years. We know that MichaelB did serve out the remaining years of the lease, but by 1573 he had located at STOTFOld, a short distance south of Edworth. Just what lease or ownership arrangements the Spencers had at Stotfold has not been revealed in the literature, but presumably it was another leasehold. MichaelB and his wife Elizabeth still had several small children at this stage and indeed their last three children (including GerardA born at Stotfold There was at least one other living son (ThomasA, b. 1571), so it seems unlikely that GerardA (b. 1576) would have inherited a leasehold. In any event, GerardA and Alice Whitbread had all of their children born at Stotfold. In the sequence of events mentioned above, it would appear that leases were the predominant pattern of land usage at least by the parents and grandparents of GerardA Spencer (b.1576) Rev. Holding notes that GerardA in 1615 conveyed a lease to his brother, ThomasA, (b. 1571) and quote "conveying them next year to the same". This may have marked the year when GerardA and Alice Spencer moved from Stotfold, but their new location has never been ascertained. Apparently they did not move to co. Essex as was once believed since a careful search of the records in 1993 in Braintree and nearby towns revealed no clue as to their presence in that region. At this time in the family's history, the children ranged in age from one to fourteen years." "...This vast expanse of time brought us from Thomas1 of Badby down through HenryH, ThomasG, RobertF, and JOHNE Spencer. The "E" generation ended about 1500 with the death of JOHNE of South Mylls, Beds. His children, however had survived the internal struggles of the 1500s for the possession of the English Crown. The children of JOHND Spencer of South Mylls and CHRISTIAN BAKER came on the scene in time to witness the attack on the Catholics by Henry VIII (1509-1547) and the great religious struggle of that period. The life spans of the children of JohnSpencer of South Mylls (ca 1500-1568) (William, Robert, JOHN) and ETHELREDE BAKER coincide almost exactly with the reign of Henry VIII to the mid-1500s. It was during this period also, that we note the shift of the family from SOUTH MYLLS to EDWORTH. JohnC (later the husband of ANNE Merrill) was the first born at EDWORTH shortly before Henry VIII ascended the throne in 1509. The Spencer occupation at Edworth extended on for another three-quarters of a century to about 1576. The last Spencer to be born at Edworth appears to have been ThomasA Spencer in 1571. His unborn siblings (KatherineA, GerardA, and RichardA) were born at STOTFOld. Thus, those who lived at Edworth survived the reign of Henry VIII (1509-1547), EdwardVI (1547-1553), and much of the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). It was during this period that the Spencers in generations "C" and "B" of Edworth were exposed to the great religious convulsions under HenryVIII and the restraints implosed under Elizabeth I against the rising Puritan forces. When GerardA (b. 1576) (father of the Four Brothers) was born at Stotfold, Elizabeth was in the middle of her reign and the great battle against the Spanish Armada (1588) took place when GerardA was only twelve years of age. When GerardA and Alice Whitbread were married at UPPER GRAVENHURST in 1600, Elizabeth'S long reign was coming to a close and Puritanism had become a widespread influence in the life of the average Englishman. During the years that Gerard and Alice's children were born (1601-1614), James I (1603-1625) had come to the throne and the struggle against the Puritans was intensifying. Charles I (1625-1649) continued to oppress the Puritans and by 1630 the stage was being set for a great Civil War between the religious and political factions. We can now see that the Four Spencer Brothers were young men who had arrived on the scene at a critical juncture in English history. It is clear from the record that neither they nor their parents were in a solid position of land ownership. Indeed, this Spencer line for generations seemed to be in the "tenant" class. Consequently, Gerard and Alice's children easily could have looked to America for the "great salvation" and the acquisition of a promised one hundred acres of free land for each emigrant." 3. FHL book 929.273 Sp33 "The Spencers of the Great Migration," by Jack Taif Spencer and Edith Woolley Spencer (Gateway Press, Baltimore; 1997) vol. 1, partial excerpt of full transcript in the notes of the earliest Spencer, pp. 53-55, 57-60: "Vital Records for the Early English Generations of the New England Spencers. CHART I: The near relatives of the five Spencer siblings of Bedfordshire who came to New England about 1630: -JohnC Spencer (1505-1550) = Anne Merrill (d. 1560) -MichaelB (b. 1531) = Agnes Lymer (d. 1562); = Eliz. (d. 1599) -John (b. 1577 Edworth) children b. Baldock, Beds.: Daniel = Sarah Audley; Francis = Margaret Roberts. -Michael (1558-1560 Edworth) -Anne (b. 1560 Edworth) -Joan (b. 1564 Edworth) -Alice (b. 1566 Edworth) -Thomas (1571-1631 Edworth) = Margaret Spencer (?). Children b. Stotfold, beds.: Gerard (b. 1601) = Joan Hills; Anthony = Katherine Hills; Thomas; Richard; Margaret (d. 1635) = Simon Spencer. -Catherine (b. 1573 Edworth) = ___ Bland -Gerard (b. 1576 Stotfold) = Alice Whitbread. Children b. Stotfold: William (1601-1640) = Agnes Harris; Elizabeth (b. 1602) = Timothy Tomlins; John (b. 1604); Henry (1605-1607); Thomas (1607-1767) = Ann Derifield, = Sarah Bearding; Richard (1608-1614); a son; Michael (1611-1653) = Isabel ___; Gerard (1614-1685) = Hannah Hills, = Rebecca Porter Clark. [Note that the pedigree continues with another generation from the children William, Thomas, and Gerard.] -Richard (1580 Stotfold-1645) -John (1533-1560) -Gerard (ca 1543-1577) = Ellen Whysson. Children b. Biggleswade, Beds.: Richard, Agnes, Joan, a child (b. 1567). -William (b. ca 1545)... II. The Vital Records of the Early Generations in England [KP note: I delete all generations prior to JohnC since it is unproven conjecture.] -JohnC Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1505; m. Ann Merrill (d. 1560); d. 1558. The Family of JohnC Spencer of Edworth (JohnD, JohnE, RobertF, ThomasG, HenryH, ThomasI) and Ann Merrill. -MichaelB Spencer of Edworth, Beds.; (The first of the Spencers at Stotfold, Beds); b. 1531 at Edworth; m. (1) Agnes Lorimer (Limer), 22 Jan 1555/56 at Edworth. Agnes bur. at Edworth, 23 Feb 1562; m. (2) Elizabeth ___ in 1563; Elizabeth bur. at Stotfold, 18 Nov 1599; d. after 1599. Probably bur. at Biggleswade, Beds. -JohnB Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1533 at Edworth; d. ca 1560. -Gerard Spencer, b. ca 1543 at Biggleswade, Beds. (perhaps earlier); m. Ellen (Helen) Whyston (Whysson), 10 July 1568 at Edworth, Beds. Ellen was the dau. of Wm. and Elizabeth Whyston; d. ca 1576 at Biggleswade. Will dated 8 July 1576 and proved 20 May 1577. -WilliamB Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1545 at Edworth. The Family of MichaelB Spencer (b. ca 1531) and Agnes Lorimer (d 1561/62 and Elizabeth ___; (The first three children were by Agnes Lorimer). -JohnA Spencer (MichaelB, JohnC, JohnD, JohnE, RobertF, ThomasG, HenryH, ThomasI). (Holding states that JohnA may have settled at Baldock, Beds, where several of his children were baptized); bapt. 20 April 1557 at Edworth, Beds. -MichaelA Spencer; bpt. 27 May 1558 at Edworth, Beds.; bur. 21 April l560 at Edworth. -Anna Spencer; bapt.) 24 July 1560. -Joan Spencer; bapt. 21 Aug 1564 at Edworth. AliceA Spencer; bapt.) 30 Aug 1566 at Edworth. -Thomas Spencer; bapt. 12 Mar 1571 at Edworth; m. Margaret Spencer (?) who was bur. 19 Dec 1635 at Stotfold. (So identified by Jacobus. Holding identifies Margaret as the daughter of Thomas who married a Spencer); d. 1631. -Katherine Spencer; b. 1573 at Stotfold, Beds. m. ___ Bland; d. Before 1645. (Katherine had daughters Sarah and Hannah Bland). It appears that Katherine was the first child baptized at Stotfold after the family had moved from Edworth. Some records indicate that GerardA was the first of the children born at Stotfold. -Gerard Spencer (the father of the Five Spencer Siblings who came to New England about 1630); bapt. 20 May 1576 at Stotfold; m. Alice Whitbread of Upper Gravenhurst, Beds, on 10 Nov 1600. Alice was born at Meppershall, Beds, ca 1580 She died in May of 1646. She belonged to a family of considerable prominence. Gerard moved from Stotfold sometime before his children emigrated to New England. Possibly Gerard moved to London, but this is not confirmed; d. before 1646. -RichardA Spencer; b. (bapt.) 9 July 1580 at Stotfold. m.?; Will dated 17 Mar 1645; codicil dated 29 May 1646; proved 6 June 1646. 4. FHL book 929.273 Sp33 "The Spencers of the Great Migration," by Jack Taif Spencer and Edith Woolley Spencer (Gateway Press, Baltimore; 1997) vol. 1, partial excerpt of full transcript in the notes of the earliest Spencer, pp. 62-63: "Records PUBLISHED byVICAR JohnHOldING IN 1903 and Donald L. Jacobus IN The 1950s. In his writings of the early 1950s on the Spencers of Bedfordshire, the Dean of American genealogists, Donald L. Jacobus, published the first comprehensive history of the descendants of the Four Spencer brothers as well as their immediate ancestors in England. It was a landmark in genealogy which has scarcely been equalled to this day. A half century before Jacobus, the first great landmark had been written by Vicar John Holding of Stotfold, Bedfordshire. Jacobus naturally leaned heavily on Holding's material and made the following comments: In 1903 the Rev. John Holding, M.A., then Vicar of Stotfold, Co. Bedford, England published "The Spencers of Bedfordshire". Despite a lack of formal arrangement, the book is a mine of information... Holding noted that most English parish registers are good only back to about 1538. He found the Edworth and Stotfold registers in Bedfordshire to be quite clear from the middle of the 16th century onwards for at least another century. Holding further states: "There have always been two large farms in Edworth comprising really the whole land in the parish with the exception of about eight acres attached, as glebe-land, to the Rectory, giving the total area of about 1,122 acres; so that the Spencers' farm would be over six hundred acres in extent, a very large farm even in the present day, and giving employment to half the laboring poor in the place. The population at the last census in 1901 was only 86. The Hall where the Spencers resided is still standing, although much modernized and is occupied at this day by a gentlemen named SMYTH, who holds a very good and respectable position in the county, and what is interesting to note is able to show his armorial bearings and to be styled "gentleman", although technically but a yeoman, farming his own land (Authors' notes: It is quite remarkable that a "SMYTH" family appears at this point because the surname appears associated with the Spencer lineage far back into the 1400s). Edworth is a parish on the borders of Hertfordshire, and is situate half way between Baldock and Biggleswade, and about two miles from Stotfold. The Roman way (now called the "Old North Road") passes a little to the west of the village. The church is a small edifice of stone, built about A.D. 1250, and capable of seating 120 persons. It consists of a chancel, nave, north and south transepts, north and south porches, and an embattled western tower containing three bells. There are two ancient and stained-glass windows in good preservation, and in the chancel a memorial window to members of the SMYTH family." Holding cites a marriage between RobertUS PARRYS of Ellington and Elizabeth Spencer, daughter of Thomas Spencer of "Copool", but no date is given. "With these indisputable facts before us, we think we may safely conclude that JohnC Spencer, who died at Edworth in 1558, must have been known to all or most of them, and that it may have been from a member of the Parrys family that he obtained the lease of his farm at Edworth. The lease of the Edworth farm would expire about 1575, which would make it one of twenty-one years. We find ANNE Spencer in her will conveying her interest in the lease to Michael[B] Spencer her eldest son, who must have remained there as long as the lease was in force; and then, if not further confirmed or continued in the tenancy, he must have removed elsewhere. The latter event took place, for we find him at Stotfold in 1576, where the first evidence of his appearance there is the record in the register of this parish of the baptism of GerardA Spencer, son of MichaelB Spencer and Elizabeth his wife, 20 May 1576. We place the lease at twenty-one years for reasons which will appear shortly. In closing our investigation we will gather together and summarize our facts. As early as 1555 we find a person named JohnC Spencer living at Edworth in Bedfordshire; he is proved to be the ancestor of Gerard1 Spencer who migrated from Bedfordshire to New England about the year 1638. This JohnC Spencer had the leasehold of an extensive farm, of which the terms of tenancy expired about the year 1575, being apparently one of the usual tenure of twenty-one years. He died in 1558, and from the contents of his widow's will he appears to have been of considerable substance; and although ranking as a yeoman and tenant farmer, was apparently connected with some of the best and most distinguished families in his neighborhood. There is every indication that previous to his advent at Edworth he had resided at St. Albans, where he was held in such high estimation as to be chosen one of the first chief burgesses of that town, and as such named in the Royal Charter granted to it by King Edward VI in 1553. For some reason his name suddenly disappears from the roll of chief burgesses and his place is filled by another, according to the provisions of the charter that "if any chief burgess shall die or live out of the borough, or be removed from his office, the mayor and chief burgesses shall within eight days after such death or removal choose one or more of the inhabitants to be the chief burgess for their lives". JohnC Spencer was not removed from his office nor did he die at that time, for the register of burials at St. Albans has been strictly searched, and no entry can be found there of his burial; hence we conclude that he removed himself elsewhere. There also is the strongest collateral evidence that he left a son William behind him in St. Albans, who settled there, and in time also became one of the chief burgesses, and afterwards mayor of the borough. We also have every reason to believe that this son, for some reason or other, travelled to his brother's home at Edworth, where he had a child baptized in 1565. A grandson of this JohnC Spencer is proved to have possessed an estate in St. Albans, and is styled "Gent." in his Will; another grandson also, at his burial, is entered in the register as "gen" or "gentleman", both of these men had become citizens of London." (Authors' Note: It seems quite clear from the above description by John Holding that he had mixed the two JohnSpencers of the same generation. It seems certain that Holding was speaking of the JohnSpencer who had married Ethelrede Baker. The reader is referred to the Holdings-Phillipps master chart showing the relationships between the families of the two JohnSpencers. The John Spencer who was the grandfather of the Four Brothers had married Ann Merrill and his father was married to CHRISTIAN BAKER.. As we have mentioned earlier, nearly all later genealogists were confused about these two main descending lines). We shall close the material presented by Vicar John Holding and now turn to the important study conducted by Donald L. Jacobus in the 1950s and published in The American Genealogist (TAG). Jacobus commented on JohnC Spencer as follows: "JohnC Spencer was called "senior" at burial. The recorder in entering the burial of Ann Spencer, widow, paid her respect by the following tribute: "the good hospitality keeper, and she did give to the towneship in the towne for iii s. a cow & the parson and churchwarden to have the letting of them and the distributing of the money to the poore and to se the stock maintained etch of them to have iiii d. of the vi s. for ther paynes to se this truly done according to her last will". Her will, dated 13 June 1560, proved 21 April 1561, calls her widow, in Edworth, Beds., and names her son Gerard (aged 17); son Michael, to have the chest that was his brother JOHN's; JOHN's son Michael's Child, to have L20; ELISABETH LYMER, to have L4 at marriage; Alice AYSTEIN to have a calf; servants; for the mending of "London Brygge waye" 10 s; brother Edward's children, to have the L1 that he borrowed of her, and the barley he gave her sons to his children; Nicholas MERRYLL and JohnMERRYLL his brother, to have the barley their father gave her sons; and the poor of Edworth, to have the gift already mentioned. Michael Spencer was a witness. From the Will of Ann (Merrill) Spencer we gain the impression that our Spencer family at that period was of the yeoman class, and somewhat better off than the average village family of the time and place. (Webster defines "yeoman" as "a man of the commonality of the first or most respectable class; a freeholder; a man free born"). Whether they were in origin a younger branch of an older gentry family, or a more humble clan which by industry and good fortune had improved its lot, we are not in a position to affirm. It would be necessary to prove the parentage and more remote ancestry of JohnC Spencer, Sr. by documentary evidence, before claiming any specific connection with any other Spencer family in England. From the terms of the Will, it would seem that Anne's brother was Edward MERRYLL or Merrill, and that this her maiden name. A search of Merrill wills might confirm this conjecture." ..." | Merrill, Ann (I1917)
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| 1583 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," Vol. 27 "The Four Spencer Brothers: Their Ancestors and Descendants," compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus, M. A. "John Spencer, born probably within a few years after 1500, buried at Edworth, co. Bedford, 9 June 1558; married Anne, perhaps Merrill, who was buried at Edworth, 16 June 1560. John was called "senior" at burial. The recorder in entering the burial of Ann Spencer, widow, paid her respect by the following tribute: "the good hospitallity keeper; and she did give to the towneship of Edworth ii of her best bease [beastsl to be lett to ii pore folks in the towne for iii s. a cow & the parson & churchwarden to have the letting of them & the distributing of the money to the poore & to se the stock meinteined each of them to have iiii d. of the vi s. for ther paynes to se this truly done acording to her last will." Her will, dated 13 June 1560, proved 21 Apr. 1561, calls her Widow, in Edworth, Beds., and names her son Gerard (aged 17); son Michael, to have the chest that was his brother John's; John Spencer, son Michael's Child, to have £20; Elisabeth Lymer, to have ₤4 at marriage; Alice Aystin, to have a calf; servants; for the mending of "London Brygge waye," 10 s.; brother Edward's children, to have the ₤1 that he borrowed of her, and the barley he gave her sons to his children; Nicholas Merryll and John Merryll his brother, to have the barley their father gave her sons; and the poor of Edworth, to have the gift already mentioned. Michael Spencer was a witness..." | Merrill (I1371)
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| 1584 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," Vol. 27 "The Four Spencer Brothers: Their Ancestors and Descendants," compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus, M. A. "John Spencer, born probably within a few years after 1500, buried at Edworth, co. Bedford, 9 June 1558; married Anne, perhaps Merrill, who was buried at Edworth, 16 June 1560. John was called "senior" at burial. The recorder in entering the burial of Ann Spencer, widow, paid her respect by the following tribute: "the good hospitallity keeper; and she did give to the towneship of Edworth ii of her best bease [beastsl to be lett to ii pore folks in the towne for iii s. a cow & the parson & churchwarden to have the letting of them & the distributing of the money to the poore & to se the stock meinteined each of them to have iiii d. of the vi s. for ther paynes to se this truly done acording to her last will." Her will, dated 13 June 1560, proved 21 Apr. 1561, calls her Widow, in Edworth, Beds., and names her son Gerard (aged 17); son Michael, to have the chest that was his brother John's; John Spencer, son Michael's Child, to have £20; Elisabeth Lymer, to have ₤4 at marriage; Alice Aystin, to have a calf; servants; for the mending of "London Brygge waye," 10 s.; brother Edward's children, to have the ₤1 that he borrowed of her, and the barley he gave her sons to his children; Nicholas Merryll and John Merryll his brother, to have the barley their father gave her sons; and the poor of Edworth, to have the gift already mentioned. Michael Spencer was a witness..." | Merrill, Edward (I1315)
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| 1585 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," Vol. 27 "The Four Spencer Brothers: Their Ancestors and Descendants," compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus, M. A. "Michael Spencer, born probably 1530-1535, living in 1599; married first, at Edworth, Beds, 20 Jan. 1555/6, Agnes Limer, who was buried at Edworth, 23 Feb. 1561/2; married second, about 1563, Elizabeth ___, who was buried at Stotfold, Beds, 18 Nov. 1599, as wife of Michael Spencer, signifying that he was then alive. The division of Michael's children between the two wives is somewhat different from what might be inferred from the Rev. Mr. Holding's book, because of the discovery of the burial of the first wife, Agnes, early in 1562. The name of the mother is not stated in the Edworth baptisms, but Elizabeth is stated as mother of the two children, Gerard and Richard, who were baptized at Stotfold. We therefore assume that Elizabeth was mother of the other children who were born after 1562 and before the birth of Gerard in 1576, though it remains possible that there was a second, unknown, wife between Agnes and Elizabeth. The removal of the family from Edworth to Stotfold occurred between 1571 and 1576. Children by first wife, born at Edworth i. John, bapt. at Edworth, 20 Apr. 1557. ii. Michael, bapt. at Edworth, 27 May 1558 bur. 15 Apr. 1560. iii. Anne, bapt. 24 July 1560. Children, the last two certainly, the others probably, by Elizabeth: iv. Joan, bapt. at Edworth, 21 Aug. 1564. v. Alice, bapt. 30 Aug. 1566. vi. Catherine, m. ___ Bland, and had daus. Sarah and Anne. Either she or one of her sisters was mother of Elizabeth who m. Edward Terry. vii. Thomas, bapt. 12 Mar. 1571. viii. Gerard, bapt. 20 May 1576 the first of the children baptized at Stotfold, and recorded as "Gerat," but his name is spelled Gerard at the baptisms of his own children. ix. Richard, bapt. 9 July 1580; d. at London at the end of May or beginning of June 1646. His will, dated 17 Mar. 1645, codicil 29 May 1646, proved 8 June 1646, calls him "gent." (Waters, "Genealogical Gleanings in England," 514-515). To Thomas Spencer, copyhold lands in St. Michael Parish near St. Albans, co. Hertford. To Daniel Spencer of London, grocer, son of brother John Spencer deceased, eight messuages in parish of St. Margaret Lothbury in London. To Sarah Bland and Hannah Bland, daus. of sister Katherine Bland deceased, and to Elizabeth Tomlyns, widow, dau. of brother Jarrard Spencer deceased, a messuage in Grace Church Street, with remainder to said Sarah Bland. To said Daniel Spencer, lands in Kent and Essex, he to make certain payments to Anthony Spencer and Jarrard Spencer, sons of brother Thomas Spencer deceased, and to the two children of Margaret Spencer deceased, now in or near London and at the disposing of Elizabeth Carter their aunt. To Jarrard Spencer, Thomas Spencer and Michaell Spencer, sons of brother Jarrard Spencer deceased, ₤50 apiece, and another ₤50 to the children of William Stencer, son of said brother Jarrard Spencer deceased, to be divided equally between them and to be paid to their guardians. To Thomas Martyn and Mary his wife, now dwelling with me. To Edward Terrey, vintner, my kinsman, ₤130 which he oweth me by bond, and ₤30 to him and Elizabeth his wife, my sister's daughter. Residue to Daniel Spencer, who is named executor. Witnesses: John Norburie, William Norburie." 2. The book "Spencer Family Record of the Springfield, VT. and Evansville, Wis. Spencers. (Descendants of Garrard Spencer of Haddam, Conn. Emigrant of 1630," by William Henry Spencer, New York, Tobias A. Wright, 1907, children of Michael Spencer: "John Spencer, bap. April 20, 1557, at Edworth; d. before 1645; m. and left a son Daniel who was a grocer in London. Michael Spencer, bap. May 27, 1558, in Edworth; buried April 15, 1560. Johan Spencer, bap. Aug. 20, 1564, in Edworth. Ann Spencer, bap. July 24, 1566, in Edworth. Michael Spencer, bap. Aug 30, 1566, in Edworth. Alice Spencer, bap. Aug. 30, 1566, in Edworth. Thomas Spencer, bap. March 12, 1571. Gerat Spencer, bap. May 20, 1576, in St. Mary's Parish, Stotfold, where his seven sons from one of whom we are descended, were born. He d. before his brother Richard's will in 1645. Richard Spencer, bap. July 9, 1580, in Stotford; lived in London. It was through the discovery of the will of Richard's with its bequests to his nephews, the emigrants, by Ray T. Spencer, that we trace our lineage. The will was proven June 8, 1646. Catherine Spencer, m. ____ Bland; d. before her brother's will; left two daughters." 3. FHL book 929.273 Sp33 "The Spencers of the Great Migration," by Jack Taif Spencer and Edith Woolley Spencer (Gateway Press, Baltimore; 1997) vol. 1, partial excerpt of full transcript in the notes of the earliest Spencer, pp. 53-55, 57-60: "Vital Records for the Early English Generations of the New England Spencers. CHART I: The near relatives of the five Spencer siblings of Bedfordshire who came to New England about 1630: -JohnC Spencer (1505-1550) = Anne Merrill (d. 1560) -MichaelB (b. 1531) = Agnes Lymer (d. 1562); = Eliz. (d. 1599) -John (b. 1577 Edworth) children b. Baldock, Beds.: Daniel = Sarah Audley; Francis = Margaret Roberts. -Michael (1558-1560 Edworth) -Anne (b. 1560 Edworth) -Joan (b. 1564 Edworth) -Alice (b. 1566 Edworth) -Thomas (1571-1631 Edworth) = Margaret Spencer (?). Children b. Stotfold, beds.: Gerard (b. 1601) = Joan Hills; Anthony = Katherine Hills; Thomas; Richard; Margaret (d. 1635) = Simon Spencer. -Catherine (b. 1573 Edworth) = ___ Bland -Gerard (b. 1576 Stotfold) = Alice Whitbread. Children b. Stotfold: William (1601-1640) = Agnes Harris; Elizabeth (b. 1602) = Timothy Tomlins; John (b. 1604); Henry (1605-1607); Thomas (1607-1767) = Ann Derifield, = Sarah Bearding; Richard (1608-1614); a son; Michael (1611-1653) = Isabel ___; Gerard (1614-1685) = Hannah Hills, = Rebecca Porter Clark. [Note that the pedigree continues with another generation from the children William, Thomas, and Gerard.] -Richard (1580 Stotfold-1645) -John (1533-1560) -Gerard (ca 1543-1577) = Ellen Whysson. Children b. Biggleswade, Beds.: Richard, Agnes, Joan, a child (b. 1567). -William (b. ca 1545)... II. The Vital Records of the Early Generations in England [KP note: I delete all generations prior to JohnC since it is unproven conjecture.] -JohnC Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1505; m. Ann Merrill (d. 1560); d. 1558. The Family of JohnC Spencer of Edworth (JohnD, JohnE, RobertF, ThomasG, HenryH, ThomasI) and Ann Merrill. -MichaelB Spencer of Edworth, Beds.; (The first of the Spencers at Stotfold, Beds); b. 1531 at Edworth; m. (1) Agnes Lorimer (Limer), 22 Jan 1555/56 at Edworth. Agnes bur. at Edworth, 23 Feb 1562; m. (2) Elizabeth ___ in 1563; Elizabeth bur. at Stotfold, 18 Nov 1599; d. after 1599. Probably bur. at Biggleswade, Beds. -JohnB Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1533 at Edworth; d. ca 1560. -Gerard Spencer, b. ca 1543 at Biggleswade, Beds. (perhaps earlier); m. Ellen (Helen) Whyston (Whysson), 10 July 1568 at Edworth, Beds. Ellen was the dau. of Wm. and Elizabeth Whyston; d. ca 1576 at Biggleswade. Will dated 8 July 1576 and proved 20 May 1577. -WilliamB Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1545 at Edworth. The Family of MichaelB Spencer (b. ca 1531) and Agnes Lorimer (d 1561/62 and Elizabeth ___; (The first three children were by Agnes Lorimer). -JohnA Spencer (MichaelB, JohnC, JohnD, JohnE, RobertF, ThomasG, HenryH, ThomasI). (Holding states that JohnA may have settled at Baldock, Beds, where several of his children were baptized); bapt. 20 April 1557 at Edworth, Beds. -MichaelA Spencer; bpt. 27 May 1558 at Edworth, Beds.; bur. 21 April l560 at Edworth. -Anna Spencer; bapt.) 24 July 1560. -Joan Spencer; bapt. 21 Aug 1564 at Edworth. AliceA Spencer; bapt.) 30 Aug 1566 at Edworth. -Thomas Spencer; bapt. 12 Mar 1571 at Edworth; m. Margaret Spencer (?) who was bur. 19 Dec 1635 at Stotfold. (So identified by Jacobus. Holding identifies Margaret as the daughter of Thomas who married a Spencer); d. 1631. -Katherine Spencer; b. 1573 at Stotfold, Beds. m. ___ Bland; d. Before 1645. (Katherine had daughters Sarah and Hannah Bland). It appears that Katherine was the first child baptized at Stotfold after the family had moved from Edworth. Some records indicate that GerardA was the first of the children born at Stotfold. -Gerard Spencer (the father of the Five Spencer Siblings who came to New England about 1630); bapt. 20 May 1576 at Stotfold; m. Alice Whitbread of Upper Gravenhurst, Beds, on 10 Nov 1600. Alice was born at Meppershall, Beds, ca 1580 She died in May of 1646. She belonged to a family of considerable prominence. Gerard moved from Stotfold sometime before his children emigrated to New England. Possibly Gerard moved to London, but this is not confirmed; d. before 1646. -RichardA Spencer; b. (bapt.) 9 July 1580 at Stotfold. m.?; Will dated 17 Mar 1645; codicil dated 29 May 1646; proved 6 June 1646. | Spencer, Ann (I4513)
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| 1586 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The American Genealogist," Vol. 27 "The Four Spencer Brothers: Their Ancestors and Descendants," compiled by Donald Lines Jacobus, M. A. "Michael Spencer, born probably 1530-1535, living in 1599; married first, at Edworth, Beds, 20 Jan. 1555/6, Agnes Limer, who was buried at Edworth, 23 Feb. 1561/2; married second, about 1563, Elizabeth ___, who was buried at Stotfold, Beds, 18 Nov. 1599, as wife of Michael Spencer, signifying that he was then alive. The division of Michael's children between the two wives is somewhat different from what might be inferred from the Rev. Mr. Holding's book, because of the discovery of the burial of the first wife, Agnes, early in 1562. The name of the mother is not stated in the Edworth baptisms, but Elizabeth is stated as mother of the two children, Gerard and Richard, who were baptized at Stotfold. We therefore assume that Elizabeth was mother of the other children who were born after 1562 and before the birth of Gerard in 1576, though it remains possible that there was a second, unknown, wife between Agnes and Elizabeth. The removal of the family from Edworth to Stotfold occurred between 1571 and 1576. Children by first wife, born at Edworth i. John, bapt. at Edworth, 20 Apr. 1557. ii. Michael, bapt. at Edworth, 27 May 1558 bur. 15 Apr. 1560. iii. Anne, bapt. 24 July 1560. Children, the last two certainly, the others probably, by Elizabeth: iv. Joan, bapt. at Edworth, 21 Aug. 1564. v. Alice, bapt. 30 Aug. 1566. vi. Catherine, m. ___ Bland, and had daus. Sarah and Anne. Either she or one of her sisters was mother of Elizabeth who m. Edward Terry. vii. Thomas, bapt. 12 Mar. 1571. viii. Gerard, bapt. 20 May 1576 the first of the children baptized at Stotfold, and recorded as "Gerat," but his name is spelled Gerard at the baptisms of his own children. ix. Richard, bapt. 9 July 1580; d. at London at the end of May or beginning of June 1646. His will, dated 17 Mar. 1645, codicil 29 May 1646, proved 8 June 1646, calls him "gent." (Waters, "Genealogical Gleanings in England," 514-515). To Thomas Spencer, copyhold lands in St. Michael Parish near St. Albans, co. Hertford. To Daniel Spencer of London, grocer, son of brother John Spencer deceased, eight messuages in parish of St. Margaret Lothbury in London. To Sarah Bland and Hannah Bland, daus. of sister Katherine Bland deceased, and to Elizabeth Tomlyns, widow, dau. of brother Jarrard Spencer deceased, a messuage in Grace Church Street, with remainder to said Sarah Bland. To said Daniel Spencer, lands in Kent and Essex, he to make certain payments to Anthony Spencer and Jarrard Spencer, sons of brother Thomas Spencer deceased, and to the two children of Margaret Spencer deceased, now in or near London and at the disposing of Elizabeth Carter their aunt. To Jarrard Spencer, Thomas Spencer and Michaell Spencer, sons of brother Jarrard Spencer deceased, ₤50 apiece, and another ₤50 to the children of William Stencer, son of said brother Jarrard Spencer deceased, to be divided equally between them and to be paid to their guardians. To Thomas Martyn and Mary his wife, now dwelling with me. To Edward Terrey, vintner, my kinsman, ₤130 which he oweth me by bond, and ₤30 to him and Elizabeth his wife, my sister's daughter. Residue to Daniel Spencer, who is named executor. Witnesses: John Norburie, William Norburie." 2. The book "Spencer Family Record of the Springfield, VT. and Evansville, Wis. Spencers. (Descendants of Garrard Spencer of Haddam, Conn. Emigrant of 1630," by William Henry Spencer, New York, Tobias A. Wright, 1907, children of Michael Spencer: "John Spencer, bap. April 20, 1557, at Edworth; d. before 1645; m. and left a son Daniel who was a grocer in London. Michael Spencer, bap. May 27, 1558, in Edworth; buried April 15, 1560. Johan Spencer, bap. Aug. 20, 1564, in Edworth. Ann Spencer, bap. July 24, 1566, in Edworth. Michael Spencer, bap. Aug 30, 1566, in Edworth. Alice Spencer, bap. Aug. 30, 1566, in Edworth. Thomas Spencer, bap. March 12, 1571. Gerat Spencer, bap. May 20, 1576, in St. Mary's Parish, Stotfold, where his seven sons from one of whom we are descended, were born. He d. before his brother Richard's will in 1645. Richard Spencer, bap. July 9, 1580, in Stotford; lived in London. It was through the discovery of the will of Richard's with its bequests to his nephews, the emigrants, by Ray T. Spencer, that we trace our lineage. The will was proven June 8, 1646. Catherine Spencer, m. ____ Bland; d. before her brother's will; left two daughters." 3. FHL book 929.273 Sp33 "The Spencers of the Great Migration," by Jack Taif Spencer and Edith Woolley Spencer (Gateway Press, Baltimore; 1997) vol. 1, partial excerpt of full transcript in the notes of the earliest Spencer, pp. 53-55, 57-60: "Vital Records for the Early English Generations of the New England Spencers. CHART I: The near relatives of the five Spencer siblings of Bedfordshire who came to New England about 1630: -JohnC Spencer (1505-1550) = Anne Merrill (d. 1560) -MichaelB (b. 1531) = Agnes Lymer (d. 1562); = Eliz. (d. 1599) -John (b. 1577 Edworth) children b. Baldock, Beds.: Daniel = Sarah Audley; Francis = Margaret Roberts. -Michael (1558-1560 Edworth) -Anne (b. 1560 Edworth) -Joan (b. 1564 Edworth) -Alice (b. 1566 Edworth) -Thomas (1571-1631 Edworth) = Margaret Spencer (?). Children b. Stotfold, beds.: Gerard (b. 1601) = Joan Hills; Anthony = Katherine Hills; Thomas; Richard; Margaret (d. 1635) = Simon Spencer. -Catherine (b. 1573 Edworth) = ___ Bland -Gerard (b. 1576 Stotfold) = Alice Whitbread. Children b. Stotfold: William (1601-1640) = Agnes Harris; Elizabeth (b. 1602) = Timothy Tomlins; John (b. 1604); Henry (1605-1607); Thomas (1607-1767) = Ann Derifield, = Sarah Bearding; Richard (1608-1614); a son; Michael (1611-1653) = Isabel ___; Gerard (1614-1685) = Hannah Hills, = Rebecca Porter Clark. [Note that the pedigree continues with another generation from the children William, Thomas, and Gerard.] -Richard (1580 Stotfold-1645) -John (1533-1560) -Gerard (ca 1543-1577) = Ellen Whysson. Children b. Biggleswade, Beds.: Richard, Agnes, Joan, a child (b. 1567). -William (b. ca 1545)... II. The Vital Records of the Early Generations in England [KP note: I delete all generations prior to JohnC since it is unproven conjecture.] -JohnC Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1505; m. Ann Merrill (d. 1560); d. 1558. The Family of JohnC Spencer of Edworth (JohnD, JohnE, RobertF, ThomasG, HenryH, ThomasI) and Ann Merrill. -MichaelB Spencer of Edworth, Beds.; (The first of the Spencers at Stotfold, Beds); b. 1531 at Edworth; m. (1) Agnes Lorimer (Limer), 22 Jan 1555/56 at Edworth. Agnes bur. at Edworth, 23 Feb 1562; m. (2) Elizabeth ___ in 1563; Elizabeth bur. at Stotfold, 18 Nov 1599; d. after 1599. Probably bur. at Biggleswade, Beds. -JohnB Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1533 at Edworth; d. ca 1560. -Gerard Spencer, b. ca 1543 at Biggleswade, Beds. (perhaps earlier); m. Ellen (Helen) Whyston (Whysson), 10 July 1568 at Edworth, Beds. Ellen was the dau. of Wm. and Elizabeth Whyston; d. ca 1576 at Biggleswade. Will dated 8 July 1576 and proved 20 May 1577. -WilliamB Spencer of Edworth; b. ca 1545 at Edworth. The Family of MichaelB Spencer (b. ca 1531) and Agnes Lorimer (d 1561/62 and Elizabeth ___; (The first three children were by Agnes Lorimer). -JohnA Spencer (MichaelB, JohnC, JohnD, JohnE, RobertF, ThomasG, HenryH, ThomasI). (Holding states that JohnA may have settled at Baldock, Beds, where several of his children were baptized); bapt. 20 April 1557 at Edworth, Beds. -MichaelA Spencer; bpt. 27 May 1558 at Edworth, Beds.; bur. 21 April l560 at Edworth. -Anna Spencer; bapt.) 24 July 1560. -Joan Spencer; bapt. 21 Aug 1564 at Edworth. AliceA Spencer; bapt.) 30 Aug 1566 at Edworth. -Thomas Spencer; bapt. 12 Mar 1571 at Edworth; m. Margaret Spencer (?) who was bur. 19 Dec 1635 at Stotfold. (So identified by Jacobus. Holding identifies Margaret as the daughter of Thomas who married a Spencer); d. 1631. -Katherine Spencer; b. 1573 at Stotfold, Beds. m. ___ Bland; d. Before 1645. (Katherine had daughters Sarah and Hannah Bland). It appears that Katherine was the first child baptized at Stotfold after the family had moved from Edworth. Some records indicate that GerardA was the first of the children born at Stotfold. -Gerard Spencer (the father of the Five Spencer Siblings who came to New England about 1630); bapt. 20 May 1576 at Stotfold; m. Alice Whitbread of Upper Gravenhurst, Beds, on 10 Nov 1600. Alice was born at Meppershall, Beds, ca 1580 She died in May of 1646. She belonged to a family of considerable prominence. Gerard moved from Stotfold sometime before his children emigrated to New England. Possibly Gerard moved to London, but this is not confirmed; d. before 1646. -RichardA Spencer; b. (bapt.) 9 July 1580 at Stotfold. m.?; Will dated 17 Mar 1645; codicil dated 29 May 1646; proved 6 June 1646. | Spencer, Michael (I2288)
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| 1587 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l) --, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Sanford, Mrs. Andrew (I7891)
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| 1588 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l) --, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." 2. "Of Witches and the Wait for Justice," New York Times, by Maura J. Casey, April 13, 2008: "In 1662, the colonists of Hartford accused 39-year-old Mary Sanford of witchcraft. Based on evidence--drinking wine and dancing around a bonfire--the court pronounced her guilty “for not having the feare of God before thyne eyes.” Sanford was hanged, leaving behind five children and a shaken husband who was later acquitted of similar charges. More than three centuries later, Sanford’s descendants, 14-year-old Addie Avery and her mother, Debra, of New Milford, Conn., have petitioned the State Legislature to exonerate their distant grandmother and 10 other people executed for witchcraft. The fight has taught them something, perhaps more than they wanted to know, about the mob mentality. The Averys did not always know they had a forebear accused of being a witch. A relative told them of their lineage and Sanford’s fate before a 2005 lecture on the Connecticut colony’s witch trials, which were sparked by widespread hysteria long before the better-known Salem witch trials of 1692. The lecture led to research, and the Averys took the first small steps toward asking the Legislature for exoneration. Along the way, they have learned what comes of taking a public stand. Addie, who is home-schooled, researched every witch case in the colony. She was surprised to learn that all but two of the executed were women. Community leaders had presided over trials where the accused were usually the least educated and the least powerful. Women fit that bill nicely. (Not much has changed there. Of the 170 people Connecticut has executed in over 300 years, only one was a college graduate, said Lawrence B. Goodheart, a University of Connecticut professor of history.) Soon, the Averys’ lobbying attracted the support of other descendants of those who were accused. But critics spoke out, too, lashing out on Internet blogs. Ms. Avery was shaken to read the harsh comments, which reminded her of the mob frenzy that her ancestor faced. “The world has changed, but people haven’t,” she said. Addie said she got a new education when she decided to publicly defend her ancestor. To her mother’s amazement, the attacks didn’t bother the suddenly thick-skinned teenager. “There are worse things than mockery,” Addie said. “Now, I’m not afraid to stand up when I see something wrong.” Connecticut is slow to admit fault. It is not likely to soon join such states as Massachusetts and Virginia in acknowledging the injustice done to those accused in the witch hunts. A legislative committee passed on the issue this year. But the prospect of returning to the Legislature next year, attending hearings and beginning the process all over again doesn’t seem to bother the Averys, least of all Addie. It may have taken more than 340 years, but finally someone is speaking up for Mary Sanford." | Mary (I7890)
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| 1589 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l) --, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." 2. Relationship mentioned in the will of father John Warner filed 16 Jul 1614. Her husband Ezekiel and sons Thomas, John, and Ezekiel are named as well. Her first name is not given unless she is one of the two daughter Elizabeth and Rose named in the same will, but that is conjecture. 3. An extremely valuable reference book on this family is "Thomas Sanford, the emigrant to New England; ancestry, life, and descendants, 1632-4," by Carlton E. Sanford (Tuttle Company: Rutland, Vermont, 1911). It contains a thorough examination and report of the English church records, lay subsidies, and probate for this family. The book is available online at several websites including the following: https://archive.org/details/thomassanfordemi01sanf/page/28/mode/2up. 4. An excellent resource: Warner, Lucien C., "The descendants of Andrew Warner, (New Haven, Conn.: Tuttle, Morehouse & Taylor, 1919), available online at https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Thomas_Sanford%2C_the_emigrant_to_New_England%3B_ancestry%2C_life%2Cand_descendants%2C_1632-4. It contains the transcripts of the wills of all the early Warners and Purchases, which name and list children and grandchildren and were instrumental in building this family in this database. See parents' notes for transcripts of each of their two wills. In her mother's will, she is noted as Rose Sanford, which proves she is the daughter who married into the Sanford family. Also the same will in 1627 notes she then has eight children with one being named Mary. Her father's 1614 will notes three children who he names. They are not named in the 1627 will. | Warner, Rose (I7889)
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| 1590 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l) --, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Clark, Susanna (I7888)
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| 1591 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l)-, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Sanford, Mrs. Nathaniel (I7887)
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| 1592 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l)-, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." 2. Grandmother Mary (Purchase) Warner's 1627 will notes that Rose Sanford has eight children at that time, which would mean that Zachary and Nathaniel would have been born after May 1627 if they are in fact sons belonging to this family. Their placement with the family has always been a bit tentative and not fully proven. | Sanford, Nathaniel (I7886)
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| 1593 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l)-, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Rockwell, Hannah (I7885)
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| 1594 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l) --, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." 2. Grandmother Mary (Purchase) Warner's 1627 will notes that Rose Sanford has eight children at that time, which would mean that Zachary and Nathaniel would have been born after May 1627 if they are in fact sons belonging to this family. Their placement with the family has always been a bit tentative and not fully proven. | Sanford, Zachary (I7884)
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| 1595 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l)-, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Sanford, Jonathan (I7883)
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| 1596 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l) --, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Sanford, Mary (I7882)
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| 1597 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l)-, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Sanford, Samuel (I7881)
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| 1598 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l) --, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Sanford, Andrew (I7880)
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| 1599 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l)-, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Sanford, Ezekiel (I7879)
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| 1600 | RESEARCH_NOTES: 1. "The ancestry of Lorenzo Ackley & his wife Emma Arabella Bosworth," edited by Donald L. Jacobus, p. 83: "Richard Sanford of Stanstead Mountfitchet, co. Essex, Eng., was buried 16 Nov. 1591; married Elizabeth --, buried 15 Sept. 1600. Their son, Thomas Sanford, a glover, of Much Hadham, co. Herts, was buried 6 Apr. 1597; married first, at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 21 Sept. 1581, Friswith Eve, who was buried 24 Nov. 1581; married second Mary - , who married second, 9 Aug. 1597, John Haddesley, and was buried 19 Aug. 1620. His will called John Mellett and John Lewes his brothers-in-law. Ezekiel Sanford, eldest child by the second wife, baptized at Much Hadham, 20 Feb. 1585/6; married -- Warner, daughter of John Warner of Hatfield Broad Oak, co. Essex, and sister of Andrew Warner, a founder of Hartford, Conn. He may have lived at Hatfield Broad Oak until 1612, was certainly of Stanstead Mountfitchet from then until after 1624, and was of Margaretting, co. Essex, by 1635. Children, some baptized at Stanstead Mountfitchet: i. Thomas, b. abt. 1608. ii. John, b. abt. 1610; buried at Stanstead Mountfitchet, 5 Sept. 1679; m. Olim --, bur. 16 Jan. 1674/5. iii. Ezekiel, bapt. 26 Dec. 1612. iv. Robert, bapt. 1 Nov. 1615. v. Andrew, bapt. 1 Nov. 1617; d. at Milford, Conn., in 1684 (will dated 6 Sept., proved 12 Nov.); settled in Hartford, where his first wife, Mary, was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1662; removed to Milford, where he had a second wife, whose name is not known. vi. Samuel, bapt. 25 Nov. 1619; buried 5 Dec. 1619. vii. Mary, bapt. 13 Feb. 1621/2. viii. Jonathan, bapt. 18 Jan. 1623/4. ix. Zachary, almost certainly a later child of Ezekiel; settled early in Saybrook, Conn., where he d. 23 Dec. 1668; m. Hannah Rockwell of Windsor, who d. 15 Jan. 1664/5. x. Nathaniel, perhaps the youngest son of Ezekiel; settled in Hartford, where he d. by 1687; probably m. (l)-, mother of his only dau. Mary (b. abt. 1659); m. (2) by 1665 Susanna (Clark) Kelly, who m. (3) John Buttolph." | Olim (I7878)
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