Joseph Pike (abt. 1748 - 1818)

Born about 1748 in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Lovelock) Pike — married 1 Mar 1779 in Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England

Descendants

Died 1818 at about age 70 in Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

This profile is part of the Pike Name Study.

Joseph Pike/Pyke was born about 1748 (based on his age at death)

Joseph first signed marriage banns with Ann Lovelock on 7 February 1779, at Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England. They were both listed with a residence of Tidcombe. ^[1] They subsequently were married by banns on 1 March 1779 at Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England. Ann was listed as a "Minor". Witnesses were Thomas Stockwell and John Young. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6]} They had (at least) 8 children:

1. Elizabeth Pike (1780-1794)
2. Sarah Pike (1781-)
3. Winefrid Pike (abt.1784-)
4. Isaac Pike (abt.1787-)
5. Joseph Pike (1789-1870)
6. Thomas Pike (1794-1794)
7. James Pike (1797-)
8. Leah Pike (abt.1801-)

Note: In transcriptions for his marriage to Ann in 1779, there is variation in the spelling of Pike/Pyke. Whilst the Wiltshire Banns index and Wiltshire Marriages Index use "Pike", the England Marriages 1538-1973 list him as "Pyke".

Joseph died in 1818, aged 70 years, and was buried on 11 Oct 1818 at St Michael Anglican Church, Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England (where his wife, Ann, daughter, Elizabeth, and grand-daughter, Leah, were also buried). ^{[7] [8] [9]}

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Baptism

Based on his age at death, and the history of the village (thought to have originally been part of the Bedwyn estate) it seems likely that Joseph came to Tidcombe as a worker as part of the construction of the Manor house in 1770, so Joseph was probably born in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire about 1748. Pike-5935

Joseph was (probably, but uncertain) the son of Joseph Pike, who was baptised on 15 May 1748, at Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England. (no mother was recorded) ^{[10] [11]}

Tidcombe

Tidcombe village was designated a conservation area in 1975. It is a small village in Wiltshire, England, on the eastern edge of the county, near Hampshire. It is about 9 miles (14 km) southeast of Marlborough and 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Hungerford, Berkshire. With few inhabitants, it forms part of the civil parish of Tidcombe and Fosbury.

The village is small, of about 12 houses, in a hilly area rich in mature trees and reached by a winding lane. The few buildings are widely spaced along the lane. These are principally the Manor (mid to late 18th century, Grade II* listed), the 13th century church with 17th-century tower (Grade II* listed), a 19th century former vicarage and an active farmyard. There is a small former school house and several cottages with various outbuildings. The wooded grounds of the manor, the vicarage house and the churchyard constitute most of the village area. ^{[12] [13] [14]}

See Tidcombe for information on Tidcombe and it's history.

Research Notes

Parents: Based on his age at death, and the history of the village (thought to have originally been part of the Bedwyn estate) it seems likely that Joseph came to Tidcombe as a worker as part of the construction of the Manor house in 1770, so Joseph was probably born in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire about 1748 - it is still speculation that his parents were Joseph Pike & Elizabeth Pike-5935

Family: There were a number of Pikes/Pykes who were baptised or buried at St Michael's Church, Tidcombe (or had stated some association to it) - presumably these are his relatives and provide further support to the speculation that his parents were likely to be Joseph Pike & Elizabeth Pike-5935

• Robert Pyke of Marton, Wiltshire (1474-1557): It is not clear what Robert's association to Tidcombe is, but in his will he leaves money to the church - "Also I geve towardes the rePARaconnes of Titcombe churche"

• Elizabeth Pyke of Marten, West Bedwyn, Wiltshire (1478-1558) (widow of Robert (above): Again, It is not clear what her association to Tidcombe is, but in her will he leaves money to the church - "I give to the parishe Churche of Tytcombe one busshell of wheate"

• John Pyke of Titcombe (died 1613): In his will John requested he be buried in the parish church (or churchyard) of Titcombe (Church of St Michael), to which he left twelve pence

• James Pike, son of Jeffery, was buried on 18 Jun 1682, at the Church of St Michael, Tidcombe.
  • His children; Thomas, Mary, James, Bridget and Edward, were baptised in the Church of St Michael, Tidcombe.

• John Pike was buried on 2 Nov 1670 at the Church of St Michael, Tidcombe.
  • His son, Robert Pike was also buried there on 1 Feb 1663 (he was only ~20, and predeceased his father, John)
  • His son, Francis Pike was also buried there on 6 Sep 1665 (he was only ~18, and predeceased his father, John)
  • His son, John Pike was also buried there, on 6 Jul 1685.

• Thomas Pyke was buried on 6 Oct 1698 at the Church of St Michael, Tidcombe.

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage Banns: "Wiltshire Banns Index 1538-1933"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 April 2024)
   First name(s): Joseph; Last name: Pike; Residence: Tidcombe; Banns date: 07 Feb 1779; Place: Tidcombe; County: Wiltshire; Country: England; Spouse's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's last name: Lovelock; Spouse's residence: Tidcombe.
2. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages 1538-1973"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 April 2024)
   First name(s): Joseph; Last name: Pyke; Birth place: Of Tidcombe; Marriage date: 1779; Residence: Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England; Marriage place: Tidcombe; County: Wiltshire; Country: England; Spouse's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's last name: Lovelock.
3. ↑ Marriage: "Wiltshire Marriages Index 1538-1933"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 April 2024)
   First name(s): Joseph; Last name: Pike; Role: Groom; Residence: Of this parish; Marriage date: 01 Mar 1779; Licence: Banns; Place: Tidcombe; Spouse's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's last name: Lovelock; Spouse's marital status: Minor; Spouse's residence: Of this parish; County: Wiltshire; Country: England.
4. ↑ Marriage: "Wiltshire Marriages Index 1538-1933"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 April 2024)
   First name(s): Joseph; Last name: Pike; Residence: Tidcombe; Marriage date: 01 Mar 1779; Place: Tidcombe; County: Wiltshire; Country: England; By licence or by banns: B; Spouse's first name(s): Ann; Spouse's last name: Lovelock; Spouse's residence: Tidcombe; Witness 1: Thos Stockwell; Witness 2: John Young.
5. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007566371; FHL microfilm: 1279359; Record number: 1566228
   FamilySearch Record: NX94-QQD (accessed 18 April 2024)
   Name: Joseph Pyke; Birth Place: OF TIDCOMBE; Marriage Date: 1 Mar 1779; Marriage Place: Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; Spouse's Name: Ann Lovelock
6. ↑ Marriage: "England, Wiltshire, Church Records, 1518-1990"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007908980; Image number: 1067
   FamilySearch Record: 6D3K-F44D (accessed 18 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSH8-P545
   Name: Joseph Pike; Residence Place: Tidcombe; Marriage Date: 1 March 1779; Marriage Place: Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England; Note Misc: B; Spouse's Name: Ann Lovelock
7. ↑ Burial: "National Burial Index For England & Wales"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 April 2024)
   First name(s): Joseph; Last name: Pike; Birth year: 1748; Age: 70; Death year: 1818; Burial date: 11 Oct 1818; Denomination: Anglican; Description: St Michael; Place: Tidcombe; County: Wiltshire; Country: England.
8. ↑ Burial: "Wiltshire Burials Index 1538-1990"
   FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 April 2024)
   First name(s): Joseph; Last name: Pike; Age: 70; Birth year: 1748; Burial date: 11 Oct 1818; Place: Tidcombe; Residence: Tidcombe; County: Wiltshire; Country: England; Record type: Bishop's Transcripts.
9. ↑ Burial: "England, Wiltshire, Church Records, 1518-1990"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007908980; Image number: 1125
   FamilySearch Record: 6DSM-SBFM (accessed 18 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSH8-P5MP
   Name: Joseph Pike; Burial Date: 11 October 1818; Burial Place: Tidcombe, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; Birth Date: 1748; Residence Place: Tidcombe; Age: 70 years; System Of Record: SLS.
10. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
    FindMyPast Transcription (requires subscription, accessed 18 April 2024)
    First name(s): Joseph; Last name: Pike; Baptism date: 15 May 1748; Father's first name(s): Joseph; Father's last name: Pike; Place: Great Bedwin; County: Wiltshire; Country: England; Record type: Parish Registers.
11. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007566373; FHL microfilm: 1279361; Record number: 6421805
    FamilySearch Record: N6MB-78Z (accessed 18 April 2024)
    Name: Joseph Pike; Christening Date: 15 May 1748; Christening Place: Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England; Father's Name: Joseph Pike
12. ↑ Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tidcombe
13. ↑ British History Online, Tidcombe, https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/wilts/vol16/pp215-222
14. ↑ Tidcombe Conservation Area Statement, March 2005, http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/tidcombe_-_approved_statement-2.pdf

See also:

• Tidcombe History

Acknowledgements

• This profile was created by Bart Kakoschke, Friday, January 2, 2015.