Witcomb
Anne Witcombe wed John Dinch 3 Aug 1654
Samuel Witcombe wed Rebekka Stockwell 15 May 1662
Robert Wittcomb wed Bridgett Davis 1 Apr 1666
Rebecca Witcomb wed William Jones 1 Mar 1692
Hanah Witcomb wed Richard Stancombe 22 July 1693
1678 Samuel Witcomb was Churchwarden
Will of Robert Witcombe 1667/125
Will written on 22 Jan 1666 (Old date), and is Proved in 1667
He begins by giving named items to his daughter Hanah and grand children Hester Maiser, Rebeckah Gibson, Mary Gibson and Joanne Teakle
He then gives all to his wife Bridgett for the term of her life, with power to sell if she needs to, and appoints her sole executrix
He gives his wife Bridgett his house, then when she deceases, to his grand child Joane Teakle
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| The Hearth Tax - 1660-1675 |
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| A charge on the number of stoves, hearths in each home |
E 179 247/16 March 1664 Tetbury Ann Witcombe Widow Ladyday Not Chargeable
E 179 247/14 Oct 1671 Tetbury Samuel Witcombe 2 hearths Page 1
E 179 247/13 Oct 1672 Tetbury Samuel Witcombe 2 hearths West Street
E 179 247/13 Oct 1672 Tetbury Samuel Witcombe 2 Poor Discharge Certificate
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| In Tetbury Records, before Dec 31, 1735. |
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D 566 B 2/2 05-Oct 1698 Samuel Witcombe signed Bailiff's accounts
D 566 B 11 18-May 1700 Samuel Witcombe signed a Protest asking that the 13 be re-established
D 566 L 3/2 24-Oct 1700 Samuel Witcombe signed the Deed of protest against the 13
D 566 B 19 The Tetbury Survey 6 May 1698 copied 1718 Page 05, Samuel Witcombe dwelling 6-0-0
Page 13, Samuel Witcombe dwelling 7-0-0
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Samuel Witcomb buried Mary 17010506, was buried himself 17081217 and his Widow was buried 17151230
Will of Samuel Witcomb 1709/90
The Will was signed in his own handwriting on 3 Dec 1708, and Proved the next year
To Rebecca my wife I leave 200 pounds, as promised when we married. I appoint her sole executrix
To my son Samuel Witcomb the houses now in the possession of Joseph Hobbs and Matthew Beale the Younger, carpenter
To my son John Turner Witcomb 100 pounds, to be paid one year after the decease of my wife
To my daughter Hannah Stancomb 20 shillings
To my grandson Stephen Jones 5 pounds
To my grandson Samuel Stancomb the house now in the possession of Samuel Webb in Harper St, between the house of Nathaniel Martin and of John Chapman
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The Will provided facts to build on -
Is Samuel the son of Robert Witcomb Baptised 13 Jan 1627 or of Edward on 28 Aug 1634?
Samuel Whitcomb wed at Tetbury to Rebecca Stockwell 15 May 1662
Samuel baptised Rebecca 14 Feb 1662/3 and she wed 1 Mar 1692/3 to William Jones
Samuel also baptised Hannah 17 Nov 1670, Samuel 23 Jul 1689, and John 24 Dec 1690.
Rebecca Witcomb appears to be the second wife of Samuel Witcomb.
I have not looked for Mary Oldham and her children Ann, Mary, Abigail, Elizabeth and William born 1713 (written into the Will after the main text was completed)
John Turner Witcombe witnessed John Turner's Will, with excellent handwriting, on 14 Aug 1719.
Will of Rebekah Witcomb 1715/59
Will signed by Rebekah on 3 Nov 1713, and Proved 15 Mar 1715 (Old Date Style)
This beautifully handwritten Will (which is alas hard to read)
The first clause of the Will leaves her property to Josiah Paul and Giles Pick as Trustees for the lifetime of her son John Turner Witcomb, and then to her daughter Mary Oldham and Mary's children
I give to my daughter Mary Oldham my great Bible, my best bed, my green rug and all my wearing apparel
I give to my son John Turner Witcomb the rest of my household goods
I give to my daughter in law Rebecca Jones wife of William Jones and daughter of my late husband Samuel Witcombe the sum of 20 shillings
I give to Stephen Jones the son of William Jones 5 pounds to be paid when he reaches the age of 21 years in addition to the legacy left him by my late husband
To my daughter in law Hannah wife of Richard Stancomb the sum of 3 pounds
To my daughter in law Ann wife of James ?? one shilling
The Will concludes by bestowing the rest of her goods and chattels to her son John Turner Witcomb and her daughter Mary Oldham and makes them her joint executors.
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Withers
| In Tetbury Trustee or Town Records, after 1735. |
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D 566 M4 1746 417 members of the Court Leet Page 10 Samuel Withers
P328a OV 3/2/1 removal from Tetbury 28-Dec 1791 John Withers
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John Withers removal from Tetbury, reference P328a OV 3/2/1 dated 28-Dec 1791
John Withers, a rogue and vagabond, stated under Oath before Thomas Escourt Esq, Justice of the Peace, that he is now aged 11 years, believes he was born in Whitcombe Somerset (Withycombe), his father and mother are now dead, he has two sisters in Whitcombe and has been wandering for some time.
On 28 Dec 1791 John Withers was taken by the Tetbury Overseer to Whitcombe parish.
Witmore
| The Hearth Tax - 1660-1675 |
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| A charge on the number of stoves, hearths in each home | |
E 179 247/14 Oct 1671 Tetbury John Witmore 2 hearths Page 2
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Witts
Esther Witts Witts John Mills 8 Sept 1695
Thomas Witts Witts Joan Warren 27 Jan 1695
Edward Witts wed Sarah Curtis 29 Dec 1701
Thomas Witts wed Judith Manbe 8 June 1702
| The Hearth Tax - 1660-1675 |
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| A charge on the number of stoves, hearths in each home |
E 179 247/13 Oct 1672 Tetbury Edward Witt 1 Poor Discharge Certificate
E 179 116/544, page 84, Oct 1672 Tetbury Edward Witts 1 Poor On Overseers list |
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D 566 M 24 10-Oct 1715 John Witts attended Court Leet dinner at the 3 Cups
P 328a OV 3/3/1 26-Aug 1719 Thomas Witt came to Tetbury from Clover Berkshire
D 566 B 24 April 1725 Harry Witt signed a petition to use money to build an extension to the Market House
D 566 Z 20 Voter list 1734 Harry Witts column 1
D 566 M3 1734 Trustees provided clothes for poor Apprentices made by Richard Hearding John Witts given clothes cost 2-0-2
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| At Tetbury 1735-6, ages to Dec 31, 1735. |
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| Alice 31 and Mary 3 |
| Not in Census John 35
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| Witts | Alice | House 15.02 | 1cd | ch2 |
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D 566 Z 20 column 2, about 1736 Harry Witts in a list supporting the Tetbury annual Races
D 566 R 13 about 1745 Harry Witts promised 2-2-0 Subscription for a new Engine for ye use in Tetbury
D 566 M4 1746 Town Jury Harry Witts for late Thomas Purnell's house, for erecting posts or rails before their respective doors To be removed by 5 Nov, or pay penalty of 1-0-0
D 566 M4 - 1754 Town Jury charges Harry Witts for late Samuel Terrilll's house, for erecting posts or rails before their respective doors To be removed by 5 Nov, or pay penalty of 1-0-0
D 566 R 2/2 04-Apr 1754 Mr Witts paid 2/6, attended second meeting of Society to raise money to build new church
D 566 M5 - 1755 Town Jury charges Henry Witts for Samuel Terrill's house, for erecting posts or rails Remove by Nov 5 or pay 20/-
P328a OV 3/2/1 removal from Tetbury 29-Nov 1764 William Witts
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| In Overseers Records, P328a OV 2/1, 1736-49
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13-Dec 1741, Page 3 Alice Witts 02-00
Poor relief Ratepayer, 20 Jul 1742, Page 50 Henry Witts 6-00-00
24-May 1742, Page 64 Alice Witts 02-06 Receive Monthly allowance,
30-Jun 1746, Page 364 Alice Witts paid 01-00 for nursing John Graunt's family
20-Oct 1746, Page 381 Alice Witts paid 03-00 for nursing Thomas Chappell and wife
06-Apr 1747, Page 408 Alice Witts receive an allowance each 4 weeks
Apr 1747, Page 418 Mrs Witts Ratepayer of Tetbury
Apr 1747, Page 419 Harry Witts Ratepayer of Tetbury
26-Dec 1748, Page 523 Henry Witts Vestry protest re Pride appeal
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In Overseers Records, reference P328a OV 2/2, 1749-59
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On 01-May 1749 Alice Witts received 4/- allowance each 4 weeks
On 04-Feb 1754 Alice Witts received 5/- allowance each 4 weeks
On 20-May 1754 Alice Witts received 5/- allowance each 4 weeks
Rate set at 4/- in the Pound, listing by streets is new in 1754
16 Long Street, downwards Harry Witts 6-0-0 Lan Lady
Rate set at 4/- in the Pound, listing by streets is new in 1754
17 Long Street, downwards Harry Witts 3-4-0 late Obadiah Webb
Rate set at 4/- in the Pound, listing by streets is new in 1754
18 Long Street, downwards Harry Witts 1-0-0 late Will Sharp
Rate set at 4/- in the Pound, listing by streets is new in 1754
19 Long Street, downwards Harry Witts 1-12-0 late Will Hone
Rate set at 4/- in the Pound, listing by streets is new in 1754
20 Long Street, downwards Harry Witts 3-12-0 late Mr Adams
On 24-Mar 1755 Alice Witts burial 4/-
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Alice Witts was buried 17550225.
Edward Witts of Brokenborough in County Witts, buried his wife 17020701
John Witts was in the group of 43 who attended the Court
Leet dinner at the 3 Cups on 10-Oct 1715
John Witts given clothes cost 2-0-2 by the Trustees who provided clothes for poor Apprentices made by Richard Hearding, 1734
John Witts was buried 17410705.
Mary Witts was buried 17370227, guess aged 35.
Thomas Witt, Joan his wife and Edward their son were returned to Tetbury by the Churchwarden and Overseers of the Poor of Clover Berkshire reference P 328a OV 3/3/1 dated 26-Aug 1719
Thomas Witts 16751102, son of Edward, married 16960127 to Joan Warren 1675 -17001218.
Thomas Witts married 17020608 to Judith Manbe who was buried 17120704. His son Henry was buried 17550401.
Widow Witts was buried 17140207
William Witts removal from Tetbury to the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor at malmesbury Charlton, in Wiltshire, reference P328a OV 3/2/1 dated 29-Nov 1764
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