Elizabeth (Batt) Gilman (bef. 1679 - bef. 1768)

Born before 3 Apr 1679 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England

Ancestors

Wife of Thomas Gilman — married 9 Aug 1711 in London, England

Died before 17 Jan 1768 at about age 88 in Romford, Essex, England

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Biography

Elizabeth was born about 1677. She is the daughter of Arthur Batt and Rebecca Stokes. ^{[1] [2]}

Mentioned in the Will of her father probated 1705.

Left £200 in trust of her uncle Thomas in the Will of her uncle John Batt dated April 5, 1726 and probated 1733.^[3]

Bequeathed £400 in the Will of her uncle Thomas Batt, written 1735 and probated 1738. ^[4]

Legatee in the Will of her brother, John Batt of Wickham, 1740.

"Title: Probate of Will Level: Category Estate and Family records Level: Fonds MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS; RECORDS OF WILLIAM BULLOCK OF SHELLEY, CLERK OF THE PEACE Scope and Content: Probate of Will of Elizabeth Gillman of Romford, widow

Bequests of money, household goods and personal property to: William Batt, esq. (brother of Elizabeth Gillman); William Batt junior, esq. (nephew of Elizabeth Gillman); William Peachy of Gosport (Southampton) esq. (nephew of Elizabeth Gillman) and his two sisters; Peter, Arundel, Mary and Ann Temple (children of Arundel Temple, late niece of Elizabeth Gillman); Miss Peachy (god-daughter of Elizabeth Gillman); Thomas and Kitty Gillman (children of Thomas Gillman, deceased, cousin of Elizabeth Gillman); Thomas Fowler (son of Abraham Fowler); Miss Sarah Aylett; George Stace; Benjamin Lacy; Trustees of Romford Charity School; Mrs Jane Betts (niece of Elizabeth Gillman) and Elizabeth Betts (daughter of Jane Betts); Francis Marshall; Mrs Harbour; Mrs Green; Mrs Ladd; Mrs Inman; Mrs Carey; Mrs Jefferson; Mrs Luckin; John Mayne of Kensington (Middlesex), esq.; Frances Batt van de Waal (wife of Cornelius van de Waal junior and daughter of Jane Betts).]

Executrixs. Jane and Elizabeth Betts.

Witnesses: George Aylett and George Fair Dates of Creation: 17 Jan. 1768; pr 28 Nov 1768" [2]

Sources

1. ↑ Name: Elizabeth Batt Sex: Female Christening Date: 3 Apr 1679 Christening Place: Salisbury, Wiltshire, England Christening Place (Original): Saint Thomas, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England Father's Name: Arthur Batt Father's Sex: Male Mother's Name: Rebecka Mother's Sex: Female
2. ↑ The New England Historical and Genealogical Register,: Volume 52 1898, p. 321 [1]
3. ↑ Reference: PROB 11/658/157 Description: Will of John Batt, Merchant of Saint Dunstan in the East, City of London Date: 03 April 1733 Held by: The National Archives, Kew Legal status: Public Record(s)
4. ↑ Reference: PROB 11/691/71 Description: Will of Thomas Batt, Merchant of London Date: 12 August 1738 Held by: The National Archives, Kew