Edward Stephens (abt. 1525 - 1587)

Born about 1525 in Frocester, Gloucestershire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Joan (Fowler) Stephens — married about 1551 in Gloucestershire, England

Descendants

Died 1587 at about age 62 in Eastington, Gloucestershire, England

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Biography

Edward was born c. 1525, the eldest son of Henry Stephens of Frocester, gent.

Edward made his will 13 Aug 1587, which mentioned his son Thomas, daughters Margery Parker and Alice Wilcox, and James Stephens. His will was proved 17 Nov 1587. ^[1]

Edward died in 1587. He was bur. on a date after Oct 1587 in Eastington church. In the parish register, his burial is recorded in scrawling hand; “Edward Stephens armiger sepultus est.” between two entries on 7 Oct 1587 and 23 Jan 1587/8.^[2] This entry indicates that he was a gentleman and entitled to bear arms. Edward’s will was proved in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury (PCC) on 17 Nov 1587, so he likely died in Oct 1587.

Sources

1. ↑ Ancestry.com. England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013.; The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 71; Will of Edward Stephens, Eastington, Gloucestershire, Prov. 17 Nov 1587.; Ancestry Record 5111 #927440
2. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P127 in 1/1 Source Information Ancestry.com. Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1813 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.

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