Christopher Osborne (abt. 1557 - 1600)

Born about 1557 in London, England [uncertain]

Ancestors

Died 17 Apr 1600 at about age 43 in London, England [uncertain]

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Biography

Christopher was born in London in about 1557, in 1571 he was at Eton College, Berkshire, England. He was admitted to Kings College Cambridge 17 January 1574/5 aged 17, where he was a Fellow in 1578, but left without a degree.^[1][2]

According to his Inquisition, he married Joan the daughter of Humfrey Moselie.

Afterwards the said Peter by charter tripartite dated 12 December, 33 Eliz. [1590], made between himself of the one part, Humphrey Moselie of London, esq., of the 2nd part, and Christopher Osborne, gent., 2nd son of the said Peter and Joan his wife, daughter of the said Humphrey , of the 3rd part, reciting the said indentures, for the advancement of the said Christopher and the heirs of his body, and in consideration of the marriage heretofore had between the said Christopher and the said Joan...

Cris married Joan Moseley in 1590 in Ealing, London, England.^[3]

Christopher died on 17 April 1600, probably in London, England, according to his Inquisition.^[4]

He wrote his Will on 4 April 1599, which was proved on 21 April 1600. Will of Christopher Osborne, gent of London and Essex 1600

Inquisition of Christopher Osborne 1600

Research Notes

Joane, daughter of Humphrey Moseley, was baptised on 30 November 1565 in London, England.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ 1571 School Records: "Berkshire, Eton College Register, 1441-1698"
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 22 October 2023)
   First name(s): Christopher; Last name: Osborne; Year: 1571; School name: Eton College; Place: Eton; County: Berkshire; Country: England.
2. ↑ OSBORNE, Christopher (d.1600), of Grey Friars, London and North Fambridge, Essex. Published in The History of Parliament: the House of Commons 1558-1603, ed. P.W. Hasler, 1981 Available from Boydell and Brewer
3. ↑ Marriage: "England, Boyd's Marriage Indexes, 1538-1850"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 October 2023)
   Cris Osborn marriage to Joan Moseley in 1590 in Ealing, London, England.
4. ↑ The Index library by British Record Society Publication date 1908 Publisher London : Chas. J. Clark, Boston : Cupples & Hird
5. ↑ Baptism: "England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 20 October 2023)
   Joane Moseley baptism on 30 Nov 1565, daughter of Humphrey Moseley, in London, England.