Richard Crackenthorpe (1687 - 1752)

Born 28 Apr 1687 in Newbiggin, Westmorland, England

Ancestors

Husband of Dorothy Crew — married 24 Aug 1712 in St Benets, Paul's Wharf, City of London, England

Descendants

Died 26 Apr 1752 at age 64 in Newbiggin, Westmorland, England

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Biography

Richard Crackenthorpe was born in Westmorland, England.

Richard was born in 1687, and christened in Newbiggin by Appleby, Westmorland, England, on the 28th April 1687. ^[1]

He was the son of Thomas Crackenthorpe and Mary Threlkeld. ^[2]

Richard was probably born in Newbiggin Hall, near Appleby, Westmorland, England. The hall was built in the mid 15th Century and included a tower, called Jarusalem, which was a temporary refuge for the Crackenthorpe family who fought on the losing side of the Wars of the Roses.

Newbiggin Hall c.1897

Richard was one of seven siblings by Mary and Thomas. ^[2]

• Richard (born and died 1674 -5)
• Christopher (1682 - 1744) Thomas' heir
• Richard himself (1687 - 1752)
• Barbarie (1676 - )
• Mary (1678 - 1761)
• Katharine (1680 - )
• Anne (1693 - )

In 1705, Richard signed an indenture to enter into an apprenticeship, so he would be eligible to become a Freeman of the City of London. Traditionally, Freemen of the City of London were exempt from tolls at markets and fairs, had immunity from impressment into the armed services, and had the right to vote at ward and parliamentary elections. Freemen of the City

An apprenticeship indenture was a legal document whereby a master, in exchange for a sum of money, agreed to instruct the apprentice in his, or her, trade for a set term of years. The provision of food, clothing and lodging was generally part of the indenture agreement.

Richard's indenture document shows his apprenticeship was for seven years, guided by Master Edward Dear?, a Dyer by profession. The terms and conditions of Richard's apprenticeship, were strict. They were designed to ensure Apprentice and Master behaved towards each other professionally, and that Richard adhered to the highest moral and ethical standards, and social behaviours. The indenture was witnesses by Samuel Benson, and signed by Richard, on the 7th February 1705. (See research note Apprentice Indenture). ^[3]

The year Richard completed his apprenticeship, and became a 'Freeman of the City of London', he married Dorothy Crew on the 24th August 1712, in St Benets, Paul's Wharf, London, England. ^[4]

The church was originally dedicated to St Benedict, but the name was shortened to Benet. St Benets has been the church of the College of Arms since 1556.

Freemen of the City of London could also become 'Liverymen'; an owner of or an employee in a livery stable. Liverymen were entitled to wear the livery of the ancient guild or city district to which he belongs, and Richard may have aspired to this status. Entries in the "Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures", show that after the completion of his apprenticeship, Richard became a Master, and taught several apprentices of his own. The first of these was a Nicholas Halstead, from Kendal in Westmorland, in 1723. ^[5]

In 1717, Richard was renting accommodation in Lane Side, St Dunstan in the West, Farrigdon Without, London, for which he paid 3 shillings. ^[6]

Richard and Dorothy had 10 children while living in St Dunstan.

• Richard (1713 - 1727) ^[7]
• Christopher (1715 - ) ^[8]
• John (died young)
• Mary (1717 - 1739) ^[9]
• Susanna (1718 - ) ^[10]
• Dorothy (1719 - ) ^[11]
• Anne (1721 - ) ^[12]
• Katharine (1722 - ) ^[13]
• James (1725 - 1753) son and hier. ^[14]
• Thomas (1727 - ) ^[15]

Upon the death of Thomas Crackenthorpe's named son and heir, Christopher (1682 - 1744), who died without children, Richard succeeded to Newbiggin Hall.

Richard died in 1752, and was buried in Newbiggin, Westmorland, England, on the 14th April 1752. ^[16]

The entry for Richard in "Biography Database, 1680 - 1830", gives his exact death date, 26th April, 1752, and identifies that he held the office of Justice of the Peace for Westmorland. ^[17]

Research Notes

• Birth/christening of Richard 1687 - online image unavailable on 10 July 2023
• Birth/christening for all 10 children - online images unavailable on 10 July 2023
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• Machell-121 14:37, 10 July 2023 (UTC)

• Apprentice indenture

Apprentice Indenture - Richard Crackenthorpe

• The master's first name, "Edward", is clear, but his last name is difficult to interpret. I have interpreted it as 'Dear' but this may not be correct. The record citied lists it as "Dore" but I am sure the second letter is an "e" ...
• Text of original Indenture document, transcribed by John Machell
  • This Indenture Witnesseth, That Richard Crackenthorpe son of Thomas Crackenthorpe of Newbiggin in Count Westmorland, Gent doth put himself Apprentice to Edward Dear Citizen and Dyer of London to learn his Art:and with him(after the manner of an Apprentice) to serve from the date hereof - - unto the full end and Term of seven Years from thence next following to be fully Comp leat and ended:during which Term the said Apprentice his said Master faithfully shall serve his secrets keep. his lawful Commandments everywhere gladly do:He shall do no damage to his said Master, nor see to be done to others, but that he to his power, shall let, or forthwith give warning to his said Master of the same. He shall not roast the goods of his said Master, or lend them unlawfully to any. He shall not commit Fornication, nor contract Matrimony within the said Term. He shall not play at Cards, Dice, Tables, or any other unlawful Games, whereby his said Master may have any loss with his own goods, or others, during the said Term. Without Licence of his said Master, he shall neither buy nor sell. He shall not haunt Taverns or Play-houses nor absence himself from his said Master's service day or night unlawfully : But in all things, as a faithful Apprentice, he shall behave himself to wards his said Master and all his during the said Term: And the said Master his said Apprentice in the same art which he useth, by the best means that he can, shall Teach and Instruct, or cause to be Taught and Instructed, finding unto the said Apprentice, Meat Drink Apparel Lodging, and all other Necessaries, according to the custom of the City of London, during the said Term. And for the true performance of all and every the said Covenants and Agreements, either of the said Parties bind themselves unto the other by these presents. In Witness whereof, the Parties above names to these Indentures interchangeably have put their Hands and Seals, the Seventh - day of February in the year Third Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lady Anne Queen of England and c,. Anno Dom.1704/5
• Machell-121 14:58, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch  : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackanthorpp, 1687.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Moor, C. (1933). Crackenthorp of Newbiggin. Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society 33 (series 2). Vol 33, pp. 43-97. Parents and Siblings. : (accessed 15 Jul 2023).
3. ↑ The London, England, Freedom of the City Admission Papers, 1681-1930. Entry for Richard Crakanthorp. Filmstrip. Digital Image 1707 of 2532. Freedom of the City Admission Papers : (accessed 14 Jul 2023).
4. ↑ The registers of St. Benet and St. Peter, Paul's Wharf, London, 1607-1837, Vol. 39, page 103, Aug. 24, “Richard Crackenthorpe of St Dunstan in the West, B., and Dorothy Crew of St Ann, Blackfriars, London, S.” Imaged, "England Marriages, 1538–1973", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLQH-TJX : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Digital film 007809928, Item 1, image 61 of 626.
5. ↑ UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, 1710-1811. City (Town) Registers, 1722 Jan-1724 May. Entry for Richard Crackanthorp. “Richard Crackenthorp Lit? and Dyer ---? Nich’s. Son of Miley Halstead of Kendal in Westmorland 1 Jun 1723". Page 67. Imaged: Ancestry.com. UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures, 1710-1811 (database on-line). Ancestry : (accessed 15 Jul 2023). Filmstrip. Digital image 135 of 435.
6. ↑ London Land Tax Records. London Metropolitan Archives, database with images Ancestry : (accessed 14 Jul 2023). Entry for Rich. Crackenthorpe, Pg.140. Lane Side, 3/-. Filmstrip. Digital Image 86 of 129.
7. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackanthorpe in entry for Richard Crackanthorpe, 1713.
8. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackinthorpe in entry for Christopher Crackinthorpe, 1715.
9. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackenthorpe in entry for Mary Crackenthorpe, 1717.
10. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackenthorpe in entry for Susanna Crackenthorpe, 1718.
11. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackanthorp in entry for Dorothy Crackanthorp, 1719.
12. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackinthorp in entry for Ann Crackinthorp, 1721
13. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackenthorpe in entry for Katherine Crackenthorpe, 1722.
14. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023 2023), Richard Crackenthorpe in entry for James Crackenthorpe, 1725.
15. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Thomas Crackenthorpe, 1727.
16. ↑ "England, Cumbria Parish Registers, 1538-1990", database FamilySearch : (accessed 10 Jul 2023), Richard Crackanthorp, 1752.
17. ↑ Avero Publications. Biography Database, 1680-1830. Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England: Avero Publications, 1998. Citing: Gentleman’s Magazine, May 1752. Ancestry : (accessed 15 Jul 2023). Entry for Richard Crackenthorp.

Also

• "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database FamilySearch  : (accessed 10 Jul 2023], Richard Crackanthorpp, citing Newbiggin (near Appleby), Westmoreland, England, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,471,762.
• Freespace Profile for Crackenthorpe documents and images
• About county apprentices 1710 - 1808

Acknowledgements

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