William (Snell) Snell-Chauncy (1756 - 1829)

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Died 17 Nov 1829 at about age 73 in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

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William Snell-Chauncy was born in 1756, son of William Snell (~1720–1779) and Martha Chauncy (1719–1765).

The will of Charles Chauncy probated 28 February 1763 requested two of his grandsons, William Snell and Charles Snell, sons of Martha, to take the name of Chauncy.

William Snell of Edmonton was granted license in accordance with the will of his late grandfather Charles Chauncy late of Newington to add Chauncy to his name in 1780.

The London Gazette published 12 December 1780 contained the following

At the Court at St. James's December 16

The King has been pleased to grant unto William Snell, of Edmonton in the County of Middlesex, Esq; (pursuant to the Will of his Grandfather, Charles Chauncy, late of Newington in the same County, Gentleman, deceased) His Royal Licence and Authority to assume and take the Surname of Chauncy, and to use the Names of William Snell Chauncy, and also to bear the Arms of Chauncy with his own Arms, such Arms being first duly exemplified according to the Laws of Arms, and recorded in the Heralds Office ; and also to order, that this His Majesty's Concession and Declaration be registered in His College of Arms.^[1]

His natural son by Eunice Brown was William Snell Brown (1781–1845).

William married Sarah Toulmin on 6 June 1783 in St. Margaret's, Westminster, London, England.^[2] They had two daughters and later separated.

William died on November 17, 1829 in Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, aged 72. William was buried on 1 December 1829 in All Saints, Edmonton, Enfield, England.^[3]

From the Hampshire Chronicle Hampshire, England, 30 Nov 1829:

Died, last week, at his house, Winkfield, Berks, William Snell Chauncy, Esq. aged 74.

William's will passed probate on 26 March 1832 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury.^[4]William Snell Chauncy's will was probated in Dublin, Ireland in 1833.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ The London Gazette Publication date: 12 December 1780 Issue: 12144 Page: 4 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/12144/page/4
2. ↑ Marriage: "St Margaret’s Church, Westminster, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1934"
   The Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter in Westminster; London, England; Registers and Books of St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster; Reference: MA/01/03/004
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 62467 #188542 (accessed 25 September 2023)
   William Snell Chauncey marriage to Sarah Toulmin on 6 Jun 1783 in St. Margaret's, Westminster, London, England.
3. ↑ Burial: "London, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2003"
   London Metropolitan Archives; Dublin, Ireland; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: Dro/040/A/01/020
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1559 #9337750 (accessed 25 September 2023)
   William Snell Chauncey burial (died in 1829) on 1 Dec 1829 in All Saints, Edmonton, Enfield, England.
4. ↑ Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
   The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1795
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 5111 #581571 (accessed 25 September 2023)
   Will of William Snell Chauncy Esq, granted probate on 26 Mar 1832. Died about 1832 in Winkfield, Berkshire, England.
5. ↑ Probate: "Ireland, Indexes to Wills, Probate Administration, Marriage Bonds and Licences, 1591-1866"
   Microfilm of Original Records at the National Archives; Dublin, Ireland; Ireland Indexes to Wills, Admin and Marriage Licence Bonds
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 62077 #381612 (accessed 25 September 2023)
   Wm Snell Chauncey probate.