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Theophilus Fletcher (1577)

Theophilus Fletcher
Born in Rye, Sussex, Englandmap
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Biography

Thecophylous was born in 1577. He was the son of Richard Fletcher and was baptised at Rye, Sussex. [1]

Theophilus had his will drawn up on 20 Mar 1598/9 describing himself as a gent, late of London, now of Bristol. [2]He noted that he was "now bound for Ireland and fully determined to serve her majestie in the warres there", making bequests to and mentioning:

  • my brother Nathaniel
  • my brother John
  • my sister Sarah Fletcher
  • my sister Phoebe Fletcher
  • my sister Mary Fletcher
  • my uncle Dr Fletcher of London
  • Mr Pownell of Bristol
  • my aunt Pownell of Bristol
  • my sister Priscilla Fletcher
  • my sister Elizabeth Fletcher

Sources

  1. Baptism: "England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 3 December 2021)
    Thecophylous Flecher baptism in 1577, son of Richard, in Rye, Sussex, England, Rye, Sussex, England.
  2. Bristol Records Society Publications. Tudor Wills Proved in Bristol 1546-1603 pg 41 will 90 PDF




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