John Holton (abt. 1729 - abt. 1800)

Born about 1729 in Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England

Husband of Susanna Stopp — married 5 Nov 1750 in Newton Purcell, Oxfordshire, England

Descendants

Died about 14 Apr 1800 at about age 71 in Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, England

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Biography

John Holton was born in England.

John Holton was born in Buckinghamshire, England.

John Holton was born about 1729. This is based on the assumption that he was 21 years old at his marriage in 1750. At his marriage it is stated that he was from the Parish of Tingewick.

On 5 November 1750, John Holton married Susanna Stop in Newton Purcell. It is stated that the groom is from the Parish of Tingewick and the bride from the Parish of Shelswell.

They had the following children:

1. John Holton (abt.1751-abt.1822)
2. Elizabeth (1752-<1757)
3. Mary (1754-<1757)
4. Anne (1756-?)
5. Elizabeth Mary (1757-?)
6. Susannah (1757- 12 Apr 1770)

on 26 April 1757, John Holton, cordwainer (maker of new shoes), took possesion of "The Holly Tree" from Joseph Fletcher. He owned it until 14 April 1800.[1] It became a pub in 1842 but was demolished in 1939. [2]

The Holly Tree

The Holly Tree

18th century Brick frontage, angled to allow for curve in road. Thatched roof. Brick chimneys centre and gable ends. Four windows with wood frames in ground floor (one small bay) . Two small windows in first floor and additional two windows higher in thatch. Two front doors – wood - left with two steps, right with one step from road.

• 23 April 1734 Moses Waddup surrenders to Joseph Fletcher one tenement lately built and one close in Tingewick
• 26 April 1757 Joseph Fletcher. to John Holton of Tingewick, cordwainer
• 14 April 1800. John Holton to William Butcher of Tingewick, carpenter
• 22 Nov. 1800. Mortgage of one messuage now used as 4 tenements
• 2 May 1848. Admission of John Butler - "The Holly Tree" and land
• 9 Dec. 1878. Admission of Alfred Hopcraft of Brackley, Northants, brewer, and other

15 December 1768: Mortgage of pasture land in Charlton, Newbottle, Northamptonshire, between John Side of Charlton, joiner, and John Holton of Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, cordwainer. Dated 15 December 1768 in the 9th year of the reign of George III Property: A half yard land of arable meadow and pasture ground in the fields of Charlton in the occupation of the Side family. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Good Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 55 by 65 cm.[3]

1775: A final concord from the court of Common Pleas, Westminster, relating to houses and lands in Charlton, Newbottle, Northamptonshire, between John Holton and John Side, and Ann his wife. One messuage, 1 barn, 1 garden, 1 orchard, 3 acres of land, 9 acres pasture in Charlton.[4]

1775: Deed for the conveyance of lands in Charlton in Newbottle, Northamptonshire, between John Side of Charlton, Joiner, John Holton of Tingwick, Cordwainer and Ann Wyatt. A half yard land of arable meadow and pasture dispersed in the fields of Charlton.[5]

24 April 1783: Mortgage of a plot of land in Charlton, Newbottle, Northamptonshire, between John Side of Charlton, joiner, and John Holton of Tingewick, Buckinghamshire, cordwainer. Dated 24 April 1783 in the 23rd year of the reign of George III Property: A plot of land of 7 acres and 9 perches, bounded on the north by an allotment of Mary Gibbard and on the east by one of Elizabeth Haddon. All in Charlton. Medium: Handwritten in English on vellum. Condition: Very good. Characteristics: Signature and red wax seal. Revenue and tax stamps. Document Size (Approx.): 58 by 67 cm.[6]

On 19 August 1821, one John Holton married Rachael Gibbard in Newbottle, Northamptonshire. Both were of the Parish of Newbottle. An infant by the name of Joseph Holton was buried in Newbottle on 24 march 1824. A baby on 30 march 1835. Richard Holton 1834, Joyce 1833, Joyce 1830, Sarah 1839

On 14 April 1800, John Holton handed over "The Holly Tree". It is assumed that he died around this tme.

Research notes

Cordwainers in Tingewick, Brackley, Evenley etc

On Monday 2 March 1740, apprentice Hemmins, son of John Jakeman paid £6 6/ (that is 6 guineas). Master was William Hall of Tingewick in Buck: Cordwainer.^[1] N.B. the tax was payable within one year of the completion of the apprenticeship. The period of apprenticeship was 7 years.

Hemings John Jackman was baptized on 5 November 1721.

On 8 November 1742, he married Elizabeth Reeves in Tingewick. They had the following children:

1. John Jackman (3 July 1743) cordwainer
2. William Jackman (3 September 1749) blacksmith

He was buried on 7 February 1794 in Winslow

Brackley 20 December 1780, William Holton, apprentice to Richard Howard, Cordwainer

Brackley 25 September 1792, John Holton apprentice to Richard Gill, Hemp Dresser

Sources

1. ↑ The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: Board of Stamps: Apprenticeship Books: Series IR 1; Class: IR 1; Piece: 16