William
Downes
Born in Diddlebury, Shropshire, England
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
Thomas Downes
Died before
before age 65
in Diddlebury, Shropshire, England
Profile last modified
| Created 1 Apr 2016
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Biography
19 Dec 1584: Will of William Downe of , Yeoman of Diddlebury, Shropshire lists wife Joan, son John with daughter Elizabeth, son Thomas with sons William and Richard, sons-in-law Thomas Bochur (with daughter Joan) and Francis Jenks. Also goddaughter Margery Chylde. Sons John and Thomas appointed executors.[1]
17 Feb 1585: Marriage of William Downes and Joane Chorlton at High Ercall, Shropshire, England.[2]
23 Apr 1585: Burial at Diddlebury, Shropshire, England.[3]
18 May 1585: Will probated.[1]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Will of William Downe, Yeoman of Diddlebury, Shropshire. The National Archives, Kew: PROB 11/68/301.
- ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N28L-F8H : accessed 1 April 2016), William Downes and Joane Chorlton, 17 Feb 1585; citing High Ercall,Shropshire,England, reference ; FHL microfilm 0908238 IT 1.
- ↑ Parish register image, seend by Weston-987, in the possession of Val Downes.
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