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Mary Fletcher

Parents:

• Birth*: Mary Fletcher was born in 1657 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.
• She was the daughter of BW43 BW44 William Fletcher and Mary Hobson.
• Baptism: Mary Fletcher was baptized on 20 July 1657 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B.¹

Anne Fletcher

Parents:

• Birth*: Anne Fletcher was born circa 1658 at Sussex, England.
• She was the daughter of BW43 BW44 William Fletcher and Mary Hobson.

William Fletcher

Parents:

• Birth*: William Fletcher was born circa 1666 at Sussex, England.
• He was the son of BW43 BW44 William Fletcher and Mary Lutman.
• Anecdote*: William's father's will made in 1675 states that William was about 9 years old at that time.¹

Mary Fletcher

Parents:

• Birth: Mary Fletcher was born in 1665 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Mary Fletcher was baptized on 5 April 1665 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of BW43 BW44 William Fletcher and Mary Lutman.

Elizabeth Fletcher

Parents:

• Birth: Elizabeth Fletcher was born in 1670 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.
• Baptism*: Elizabeth Fletcher was baptized on 5 May 1670 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of BW43 BW44 William Fletcher and Mary Lutman.

John Fletcher

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Fletcher was baptized on 28 November 1673 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of BW43 BW44 William Fletcher and Mary Lutman.
• Death*: John Fletcher died in 1675 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: John Fletcher was buried in February 1675 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B, "son of William."²

Smith John

• Occupation*: Smith John was a shopkeeper (recorded on his marriage) in 1668.¹
• Marriage*: Smith John married Priscilla Sparkman on 24 January 1668 at St Pancras without the Eastgate, Chichester, Sussex, England^B, Quaker marriage in John Smith's house. John Smith of St Pancras without the Eastgate, Chichester. Priscuilla Sparkman late of London.¹

Priscilla Sparkman

• Marriage*: Priscilla Sparkman married Smith John on 24 January 1668 at St Pancras without the Eastgate, Chichester, Sussex, England^B, Quaker marriage in John Smith's house. John Smith of St Pancras without the Eastgate, Chichester. Priscuilla Sparkman late of London.¹

John Smith

• 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, England^B.¹
• Death*: John Smith died in 1659 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.
• Will*: John Smith left a will made on 23 September 1659 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.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, 5^th January 2022 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Burial*: John Smith was buried in 1659 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, 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.

Denise Elliott

• Marriage*: Denise Elliott married John Smith on 22 July 1641 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Denise Elliott died in 1655 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Denise Elliott was buried on 17 October 1655 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, "Dinath [Denise], wife of John, Heddhone[sic]."²

Denise Smith

Parents:

• Birth*: Denise Smith was born on 25 June 1643 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B; "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Denise Elliott.
• Baptism: Denise Smith was baptized on 10 August 1643 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Headhome [sic]". Note: identified as a son Denis on the baptism but John Smith's will of 1659 would suggest it was a daughter, Denise, not Denis. This record has been changed accordingly.¹
• (Witness) Will: Denise Smith is mentioned in the will of John Smith dated 23 September 1659 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.²

Katherine Smith

Parents:

• Baptism: Katherine Smith was baptized on 24 May 1645 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Birth*: Katherine Smith was born on 24 May 1645 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Denise Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: Katherine Smith is mentioned in the will of John Smith dated 23 September 1659 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.²

Mary Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Smith was baptized on 7 October 1647 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Denise Elliott.

John Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Smith was baptized on 24 January 1649/50 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Denise Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: John Smith is mentioned in the will of John Smith dated 23 September 1659 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.²
• Marriage*: John Smith married Susan Staker on 16 December 1672 at Yapton, Sussex, England^B.³

Ann Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Smith was baptized on 9 May 1652 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Denise Elliott.

Mary Smith

Parents:

• Baptism: Mary Smith was baptized on 30 May 1653 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• Birth*: Mary Smith was born on 30 May 1653 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B; "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Denise Elliott.
• (Witness) Will: Mary Smith is mentioned in the will of John Smith dated 23 September 1659 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.²

Elizabeth Smith

Parents:

• Birth*: Elizabeth Smith was born on 26 September 1654 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B; "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• Baptism: Elizabeth Smith was baptized on 26 September 1654 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Denise Elliott.

Susan Staker

• Marriage*: Susan Staker married John Smith, son of John Smith and Denise Elliott, on 16 December 1672 at Yapton, Sussex, England^B.¹

Susanna Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Susanna Smith was baptized on 7 October 1673 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, "abode: Headhome [sic]."¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Susan Staker.

William Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: William Smith was baptized on 30 July 1677 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Susan Staker.

Richard Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Richard Smith was baptized on 12 November 1678 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Susan Staker.

Edward Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Edward Smith was baptized on 14 January 1680/81 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B.¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Susan Staker.

Thomas Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Thomas Smith was baptized on 21 March 1683/84 at St Mary the Virgin, Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, SMYTH, abode: Headhome [sic].¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Susan Staker.

John Smith

• 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, England^B.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, England^B, BROMAN.¹
• Death*: John Smith died in 1675 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.
• 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, England^B.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, 10^th December 1675 to Mary Smith, relict and executrix.
  
  (Transcribed by Claire Wickens, 5^th January 2022 for Geoffrey Barber.)
  
• Probate*: His estate was probated on 10 December 1675 at London, England.

Mary Braman

Parents:

• Baptism*: Mary Braman was baptized on 10 March 1644/45 at St Martin, Chichester, Sussex, England^B.¹
• She was the daughter of Richard Braman.
• Marriage License: Mary Braman and John Smith 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.²
• Marriage*: Mary Braman married John Smith on 22 September 1670 at Aldingbourne, Sussex, England^B, BROMAN.²
• (Witness) Will: Mary Braman is mentioned in the will of John Smith dated 2 August 1675 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.³
• Marriage License: Mary Braman and John Clowdsley obtained a marriage licence on 11 October 1676 at Deanery of Chichester, Sussex, England, Mary a widow of St Andrew, Chichester; John a yeoman of Chichester.²
• Marriage*: Mary Braman married John Clowdsley on 12 October 1676 at Appledram, Sussex, England.²
• Death*: Mary Braman died on 3 November 1725 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B, at age 80.⁴
• Burial*: Mary Braman was buried on 6 November 1725 at St Martin, Chichester, Sussex, England^B, "wife of John, died 3/11, buried in parish church."⁴

Joan Manser

• Marriage*: Joan Manser married John Smith on 2 October 1654 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B.¹
• Death*: Joan Manser died in 1670 at Chichester, Sussex, England^B.
• Burial*: Joan Manser was buried on 17 February 1670 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B.²

Ann Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: Ann Smith was baptized on 15 November 1658 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B, "Born at the bank without."¹
• She was the daughter of John Smith and Joan Manser.

John Smith

Parents:

• Baptism*: John Smith was baptized on 21 April 1661 at St Peter the Great, Chichester, Sussex, England^B, "the bank without Eastgate."¹
• He was the son of John Smith and Joan Manser.