 Abt 1561 - Bef 1637
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| Name |
Honor Newton |
| Born |
Abt 1561 |
probably, Milverton, Warwickshire, England  |
| Gender |
Female |
| Will |
19 Jul 1637 |
Dorchester, Dorset, England |
- "In the name of god Amen. The ninteenth day of July One thousand six hundred thirty and seaven I HONER ROCKWELL of Dorchester in the County of Dorset, widow, doe make this my Laste will and Teastament in manner and for me following: first and before all things I Bequeath my soule unto almighty god my Creator and body to the earth and Christian Buriall.
Imprimeis I Give and bequeath unto Six of my Grandchildern the Sonnes and Daughters of my Son Richard Rockwell deceased, Thomas, Joseph, Nathaniell, Samuell, Deberath and Mary Twenty shilling apeece to be paid unto them and to Either of them when they shall come to the Age of one and twenty yeeres, with Condition they shall give my Executor a Recipt for every paiment.
Item I give unto my Son Roger Rockwells Childern ten shillings apeece when they shall come to the Age of one and twenty yeeres. I give to all my grandchildern in new england, both sonnes and daughters of Richard Rockwell William Rockwell and John Rockwell, twelve pence apeece to be paide at the age of one and twenty yeares. Item I give unto my daughter Jane Farthing all my wearing apparell except my best whitle wch I give to Abigall Rockwell daughter of my Son Roger Rockwell. All the Rest of my goods not yet given nor bequeathed I Give unto my Son Roger Rockwell whome I make my whole and sole Executor to this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seale the day and yeare first above written. Sealed and delivered in the presence of
Henry Bridges
Tho: Poole
The Marke of Honer Rockwell
Sealed with a signet ring bearing a device, apparently a swan. Probated London, Jan. 26, 1637-38 by oath of Roger Rockwell, executor. Endorsed: "Tempp. mortis suae de ffitsed in com. Somers. vide cert." (Death certificates were kept by executors and are therefore not at Somerset House.)..."
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| Died |
Bef 21 Aug 1637 |
Fitzhead, Somerset, England |
| Buried |
21 Aug 1637 |
Fitzhead, Somerset, England |
- From Fitzhead Parish Church Records
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| Notes |
- Honor (NEWTON) ROCKWELL's will dated 19 July 1637, was proved 26 Jan 1637. There is a memorial bench and and American Oak in the Fitzhead churchyard that were dedicated by American descendants in 1985, in the 400th anniversary of their marriage. !Search ... 17:131
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| Person ID |
I17046 |
Bryant |
| Last Modified |
29 Nov 2002 |
| Family |
John Rockwell, d. Bef 23 Feb 1637, Fitzhead, Somerset, England |
| Married |
19 Jul 1585 |
Fitzhead, Somerset, England |
- From Fitzhead Parish Church Records
John Rockwell and Honor Newton were married the 19th day of July Anno Dom 1585
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| Children |
| | 1. Richard Rockwell, b. Abt 1586, Fitzhead, Somerset, England , d. Bef 1637, England |
| | 2. John Rockwell, d. 10 May 1662, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 3. William Rockwell, d. May 1640, Windsor, Hartford Co, Connecticut |
| | 4. Roger Rockwell, d. Dorchester, Dorset, England |
| | 5. Jane Rockwell |
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| Family ID |
F1249 |
Group Sheet |
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 | Born - Abt 1561 - probably, Milverton, Warwickshire, England |
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 | Married - 19 Jul 1585 - Fitzhead, Somerset, England |
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 | Will - 19 Jul 1637 - Dorchester, Dorset, England |
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| Died - Bef 21 Aug 1637 - Fitzhead, Somerset, England |
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| Buried - 21 Aug 1637 - Fitzhead, Somerset, England |
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