Mary Fletcher

b. 1657

Parents:

Father: BW43 BW44 William Fletcher b. 15 Jan 1625/26, d. 25 Oct 1675
Mother: Mary Hobson d. 1659
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Anne Fletcher

b. circa 1658

Parents:

Father: BW43 BW44 William Fletcher b. 15 Jan 1625/26, d. 25 Oct 1675
Mother: Mary Hobson d. 1659
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2021

William Fletcher

b. circa 1666

Parents:

Father: BW43 BW44 William Fletcher b. 15 Jan 1625/26, d. 25 Oct 1675
Mother: Mary Lutman d. 18 Oct 1675
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2021

Citations

  1. [S1022] Will of William Fletcher of Chichester, Sussex, England, made 19 Oct 1675, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 11 Feb 1675/76. (TNA: PROB 11/350/208).

Mary Fletcher

b. 5 April 1665

Parents:

Father: BW43 BW44 William Fletcher b. 15 Jan 1625/26, d. 25 Oct 1675
Mother: Mary Lutman d. 18 Oct 1675
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Elizabeth Fletcher

b. 5 May 1670

Parents:

Father: BW43 BW44 William Fletcher b. 15 Jan 1625/26, d. 25 Oct 1675
Mother: Mary Lutman d. 18 Oct 1675
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Fletcher

b. 28 November 1673, d. 1675

Parents:

Father: BW43 BW44 William Fletcher b. 15 Jan 1625/26, d. 25 Oct 1675
Mother: Mary Lutman d. 18 Oct 1675
Last Edited: 19 Dec 2021

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Smith John

Last Edited: 4 Jan 2022

Family:

Priscilla Sparkman

Citations

  1. [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "The National Archives; Kew, England; General Register Office: Society of Friends' Registers, Notes and Certificates of Births, Marriages and Burials; Class: RG 6; Piece: 1307."

Priscilla Sparkman

Last Edited: 4 Jan 2022

Family:

Smith John

Citations

  1. [S244] Website "Ancestry" (http://www.ancestry.co.uk/) "The National Archives; Kew, England; General Register Office: Society of Friends' Registers, Notes and Certificates of Births, Marriages and Burials; Class: RG 6; Piece: 1307."

John Smith

d. 1659
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022
  • Anecdote*: Two possible baptisms at Aldingbourne: 13 Aug 1597 (son of John, abode: Headhome) or Mar 1616 (son of William.)
  • Marriage*: John Smith married Denise Elliott on 22 July 1641 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Death*: John Smith died in 1659 at Chichester, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Will*: John Smith left a will made on 23 September 1659 at Chichester, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Smith of Chichester St Pancras, 1659
    (TNA: PROB 11/296/500)
    Made: 23 Sep 1659
    Proved: 20 Dec 1659
    In the name of God Amen I John Smith of the Parish of Pancras without the Eastgate of the Cittie of Chichester in the County of Sussex Yeoman being weake in body but of sound and perfect remembrance (thankes be given to the Lord therefore) doe make and ordaine this my last Will and Testament in manner and forme followinge (that is to say) First and principally I commend my Soule into the hands of Allmighty God my maker and Creator and in Jesus Christ my only Saviour and Redeemer by whose death and Passion I trust only to be saved And I Committ my Body to the Earth from whence it Came to be decently interred In Aldingborne Churchlitton neere unto his Mother Imprimis I give and bequeath unto the poore of Aldingborne Forty shillinges to be distributed amongst them within three monthes next after my decease and Twenty shillings to the poore of Pancras where I now live to be distributed amongst them within one moneth next after my decease Item I give unto my Sonne John Smith All my Farme Mannor and Lands with the appurtenances thereunto belonging called by the name of Headhone scittuate lyinge and being in the Parish of Aldingborne aforesaid To have and to hold the same unto my said Sonne John Smith and his Heires forever Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Katherine Smith one Messuage or Tenement and premisses thereunto belonginge which I lately purchased of John Taylor and lyinge in the Parish of Aldingborne aforesaid to have and to hold the same unto my said daughter Katherine and her heires forever But in Case my said daughter Katherine shall happen to dye before shee shall accomplish her full age of one and twenty yeares havinge noe Issue lawfully begotten that then I will the said Messuage or Tenement which I purchased of John Taylor as aforesaid shall remaine unto my Daughter Mary Smith and her heires forever Also I give unto my said Daughter Mary Smith one Hundred pounds Currant English money to be paid her at her age of Eighteene yeares Item I give unto my Daughter Dennis Smith Five shillings only in regard I have fined her into an Estate already Item I my servant Alice Smith Twenty shillinges Currant English monie to be paid her within two monthes next after my decease All the rest of my Goods and Chattells not before given or bequeathed my Debts Legacies and Funerall expences discharged I give fully wholly and totally unto my Sonne John Smith whom I make whole and sole Executor of this my last will and Testament And I intreat my Brother William Smith of Aldingborne aforesaid Yeoman to be Overseer of this my last will and Testament and to guide & direct my said Sonne John Smith untill he accomplish his full age of one and twenty yeares Item I further give unto my daughter Katherine Smith one Feather bedd and Bedsteeed & all the Furniture thereunto belonging now being in the new Chamber in the Howse where I now live to be delivered and paid unto her when she shall accomplish her age of eighteene yeares Item I give more unto my Daughter Dennis two silver spoones to be paid her at her age of eighteene yeares Item I desier that my said Brother William Smith may take his Furnace now standing in my now dwellinge house and Carry him where he pleaseth Item I give unto the Widdowe Mihell and Johane Redds my now tenders Five shillings a peece In Witnes whereof I the said John Smith renouncing all former wills and bequeasts heretofore by me made doe pronounce this to be my will and Testament and have hereunto put my hand and Seale date the Thre & twentith day of September in the yeare of our Lord God one Thousand six hundred Fiffty nine John Smith his marke Sealed Published and Declared in the presence of Thomas Terre Anthony Smith
    The twentieth day of December In the yeare of our Lord God one thousand six hundred and Fifty nine Isued forth Letters of Administracion with the Will annexed to William Smith the Uncle and Testamentarie Trustee to John Smith Junior the Sonne and sole Executor named in the said Will of John Smith deceased To Administer all and singular the Goods Chattells and Debts of the said deceased accordnge to the tenor and effect of the said will to the sole use and benefitt and duringe the minoritie and nonage of the said minor and Executor Hee the said William Smith being first sworne by Commission well and truly to administer.
    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 5th January 2022 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  • Burial*: John Smith was buried in 1659 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, Probably buried at Aldingbourne as requested in the will, but records missing 1659-1661.3
  • Probate: His estate was probated on 20 December 1659 at London, England.

Family:

Denise Elliott d. 1655

Children:

Denise Smith b. 25 Jun 1643
Katherine Smith b. 24 May 1645
Mary Smith b. 7 Oct 1647
John Smith+ b. 24 Jan 1649/50
Ann Smith b. 9 May 1652
Mary Smith b. 30 May 1653
Elizabeth Smith b. 26 Sep 1654

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1023] Will of John Smith of Chichester, Sussex, England, made 23 Sep 1659, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 Dec 1659. (TNA: PROB 11/296/500).
  3. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Denise Elliott

d. 1655
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Family:

John Smith d. 1659

Children:

Denise Smith b. 25 Jun 1643
Katherine Smith b. 24 May 1645
Mary Smith b. 7 Oct 1647
John Smith+ b. 24 Jan 1649/50
Ann Smith b. 9 May 1652
Mary Smith b. 30 May 1653
Elizabeth Smith b. 26 Sep 1654

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Denise Smith

b. 25 June 1643

Parents:

Father: John Smith d. 1659
Mother: Denise Elliott d. 1655
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1023] Will of John Smith of Chichester, Sussex, England, made 23 Sep 1659, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 Dec 1659. (TNA: PROB 11/296/500).

Katherine Smith

b. 24 May 1645

Parents:

Father: John Smith d. 1659
Mother: Denise Elliott d. 1655
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1023] Will of John Smith of Chichester, Sussex, England, made 23 Sep 1659, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 Dec 1659. (TNA: PROB 11/296/500).

Mary Smith

b. 7 October 1647

Parents:

Father: John Smith d. 1659
Mother: Denise Elliott d. 1655
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Smith

b. 24 January 1649/50

Parents:

Father: John Smith d. 1659
Mother: Denise Elliott d. 1655
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Family:

Susan Staker

Children:

Susanna Smith b. 7 Oct 1673
William Smith b. 30 Jul 1677
Richard Smith b. 12 Nov 1678
Edward Smith b. 14 Jan 1680/81
Thomas Smith b. 21 Mar 1683/84

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1023] Will of John Smith of Chichester, Sussex, England, made 23 Sep 1659, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 Dec 1659. (TNA: PROB 11/296/500).
  3. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Ann Smith

b. 9 May 1652

Parents:

Father: John Smith d. 1659
Mother: Denise Elliott d. 1655
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Mary Smith

b. 30 May 1653

Parents:

Father: John Smith d. 1659
Mother: Denise Elliott d. 1655
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S1023] Will of John Smith of Chichester, Sussex, England, made 23 Sep 1659, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 20 Dec 1659. (TNA: PROB 11/296/500).

Elizabeth Smith

b. 26 September 1654

Parents:

Father: John Smith d. 1659
Mother: Denise Elliott d. 1655
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Susan Staker

Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Family:

John Smith b. 24 Jan 1649/50

Children:

Susanna Smith b. 7 Oct 1673
William Smith b. 30 Jul 1677
Richard Smith b. 12 Nov 1678
Edward Smith b. 14 Jan 1680/81
Thomas Smith b. 21 Mar 1683/84

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.

Susanna Smith

b. 7 October 1673

Parents:

Father: John Smith b. 24 Jan 1649/50
Mother: Susan Staker
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

William Smith

b. 30 July 1677

Parents:

Father: John Smith b. 24 Jan 1649/50
Mother: Susan Staker
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Richard Smith

b. 12 November 1678

Parents:

Father: John Smith b. 24 Jan 1649/50
Mother: Susan Staker
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Edward Smith

b. 14 January 1680/81

Parents:

Father: John Smith b. 24 Jan 1649/50
Mother: Susan Staker
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Thomas Smith

b. 21 March 1683/84

Parents:

Father: John Smith b. 24 Jan 1649/50
Mother: Susan Staker
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Smith

b. circa 1620, d. 1675
Last Edited: 29 Jan 2022
  • Birth*: John Smith was born circa 1620 at Sussex, England.
  • Anecdote*: There are a number of John SMITH baptisms at Chichester at this time making it almost impossible to identify the correct one for this John SMITH.
  • Marriage*: John Smith married Joan Manser on 2 October 1654 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, EnglandB.1
  • Occupation: John Smith was a baker in 1670.1
  • Marriage License: John Smith and Mary Braman obtained a marriage licence on 21 September 1670 at Archdeaconry of Chichester, Sussex, England, John a baker of Chichester; Mary a spinster of the same parish.1
  • Marriage*: John Smith married Mary Braman, daughter of Richard Braman, on 22 September 1670 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, EnglandB, BROMAN.1
  • Death*: John Smith died in 1675 at Chichester, Sussex, EnglandB.
  • Occupation*: John Smith was a citizen and merchant of Chichester in 1675.2
  • Will*: John Smith left a will made on 2 August 1675 at Chichester, Sussex, EnglandB.2
  • Will/Adm Transcript*: Will of John Smith, Merchant of Chichester, 1675
    (TNA: PROB 11/349/328)
    Made: 2 Aug 1675 (codicil 7 Aug 1675)
    Proved: 10 Dec 1675

    In The name of God Amen – I John Smith of the Citty of Chichester in the County of Sussex Cittizen and Merchant Being sicke in body but of good and perfect mind and memory (Thankes be to Almighty God for the same) Doe make and ordaine this my last will and Testament in manner and forme following First of all I give and bequeath my Soule into the hands of Almighty God that gave it And my Body to the Earth from whence it was taken Item I give unto Mary my Loveing Wife my house wherein I now dwell with the Malthouse Garden and appurtenances thereunto belonging Lying Standing and being in the East Streete of Chichester aforesaid And all other my Lands and Tenements whatsoever To have and to hold to her and her heires Executors Administrators and assigns for ever Item I give unto John Manser the Sonne of Henry Manser my Kinsman Deceased Five pounds towards the putting him out Apprentice And I doe further give and bequeath unto the said John Manser The summe of Ten pounds To be paid unto him by my Executrix herafter named Att his Age of one and Twenty yeares Item I give and bequeath unto the poore of the parish of St Andrews in Chichester aforesaid Forty shillings All the rest of my Goods and Chattells (my debts legacies and Funerall Expences First paid and discharged) I give and bequeath unto the said Mary my Loveing wife whome I make and ordaine sole Executrix of this my last will and Testament In witnes whereof I the said John Smith have hereunto sett my hand and seale the Second day of August in the Seaven and Twentieth yeare of the Raigne of our Soveraign Lord Charles the Second by the grace of God King of England Scotland France and Irelande defender of the Faith &c Annoque Domini 1675./ John Smith./ Signed sealed and published to be the last will and Testament of the said John Smith in the presence of Rich: Braman Devereux Gwillim Rich: Braman Junior Tho: Cooper
    Item whereas before and att this time I have severall Quarters of mault which I have Adventured att Sea with severall persons My further will and meaning is And I doe hereby give will and devise the same And all moneys now raised or to be raised upon sale thereof And all that my Fourth part of share of the vessell called the Diamond of Hamble lately purchased of Richard munto my Executrix All which I doe further declare to be my will and desire to be annexed as a Codicil unto this my last will and Testament and reputed as part thereof Witnes my hand and Seale this Seaventh day of August in the yeare of our Lord 1675 AnnoRegis Caroli Secundi vicesimo Septimo./ John Smith./ Signed Sealed and published in the presence of Rich: Braman Tho: Cooper

    Probate: London, 10th December 1675 to Mary Smith, relict and executrix.

    (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 5th January 2022 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  • Probate*: His estate was probated on 10 December 1675 at London, England.

Family 1:

Joan Manser d. 1670

Children:

Ann Smith b. 15 Nov 1658
John Smith b. 21 Apr 1661

Family 2:

Mary Braman b. 10 Mar 1644/45, d. 3 Nov 1725

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S1024] Will of John Smith of Chichester, Sussex, England, made 2 Aug 1675, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 10 Dec 1675. (TNA: PROB 11/349/328).

Mary Braman

b. 10 March 1644/45, d. 3 November 1725

Parents:

Father: Richard Braman b. 5 Jul 1625, d. 1680
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Family 1:

John Smith b. c 1620, d. 1675

Family 2:

John Clowdsley d. 23 May 1727

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.
  2. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  3. [S1024] Will of John Smith of Chichester, Sussex, England, made 2 Aug 1675, proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, 10 Dec 1675. (TNA: PROB 11/349/328).
  4. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Joan Manser

d. 1670
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Family:

John Smith b. c 1620, d. 1675

Children:

Ann Smith b. 15 Nov 1658
John Smith b. 21 Apr 1661

Citations

  1. [S24] Index to Marriages, 1538-1837, Compact Disc SFHGCD003, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, 2008.
  2. [S25] Online Index to Burials, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

Ann Smith

b. 15 November 1658

Parents:

Father: John Smith b. c 1620, d. 1675
Mother: Joan Manser d. 1670
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.

John Smith

b. 21 April 1661

Parents:

Father: John Smith b. c 1620, d. 1675
Mother: Joan Manser d. 1670
Last Edited: 6 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S23] Online Index to Baptisms, 1538 onwards, compiled by Sussex Family History Group, http://www.sfhg.uk/, ongoing project,.