Susannah (Frowde) Pellew (bef. 1756 - 1837)

Born before 25 Jun 1756 in East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England

Wife of Edward Pellew — married 28 May 1783 in East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England

Descendants

Died 29 Oct 1837 after age 81 in Teignmouth, Devon, England, United Kingdom

Biography

Susannah (Frowde) Pellew was born in East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.

Susannah Frowde was the second daughter of Sir James Frowde, Baronet of East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.^{[citation needed]}

Susannah (often "Susan") was born about 1756 and baptised 25 June 1756 at Sedgehill, Wiltshire. ^[1]

St Mary Church, East Knoyle, Wiltshire

She married Edward Pellew on 28 May 1783 at East Knoyle, Wiltshire ^{[2] [3]}. Edward was some years into a long and distinguished naval career, with significant periods away from home over the next few decades. The couple lived in Truro, Cornwall, for a few years after their marriage until moving to Mylor, near Falmouth.

She and Edward had six children born (christened) in Cornwall between 1785 and 1799:

1. Emma Mary Pellew (1785, Truro, Cornwall)^[4]
2. Pownal Pellew (1786, Truro, Cornwall)^[5]
3. Julia Pellew (1789, Mylor, Cornwall)^[6]
4. Fletewood Reynolds Pellew (1790, Mawgan in Meneage, Cornwall)^[7]
5. George Pellew, (1793, Mylor, Cornwall)^[8]
6. Edward Pellew (1799, Mylor, Cornwall)^[9]

Their longest separation was for about five years, between about 1805 and 1810, when Edward was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the East Indies Station. During this time Susannah took in a young woman, Jane Smith, who came to regard the Pellews as her adopted parents. ^[10]

In 1814 Edward was made Baron Exmouth of Canonteign, and in December 1816 he was created 1st Viscount Exmouth. He bought Bitton House in Teignmouth in 1812 and it was their home until their deaths two decades later.^[11]

St James Church, Christow, Devon

Her husband died in January 1833 and was buried at St James Churchyard, Christow, Devon.^[12] Edward's will ^[13][14] was proved by the oath of his widow, with a personal estate of under ₤80,000 as well as considerable landed property.^[15]

Susannah died four years later and was also buried at St James Churchyard on 4 November 1937, aged 81 years. ^{[16] [17] [18]}

The Will of The Right Honorable Susan Viscountess Exmouth was administered 15 November 1837. ^[19]

Research Notes

Birth year and age at death: Taylor (2012) gives her age at marriage as 18 years (p.55) and age at death as 71 years (p.305). This is around 10 years younger than other evidence. This is perpetuated in the Wikipedia article (which simultaneously gives her birth year as 1756).

No source has been located for the opening assertion that her father was a Sir or a Baronet. Taylor (2012) states he was "a local gentleman entitled to the use of Esquire and with extensive lands to his name" (p.55). The name of her mother has not yet been found.

Taylor (2012) further states that her children had 33 grandchildren between them, with Julia being childless but happily married.

Also buried at St James Churchyard are the 5th, 7th, and 8th Viscounts Exmouth.

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism 1756: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 12 December 2022)
   Susannah Frowd baptism on 25 Jun 1756 (born 1756), daughter of James, in Sedgehill, Wiltshire, England.
2. ↑ Marriage 1783, "England Marriages, 1538–1973", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NK77-353 : 24 February 2022), Susannah Frowd in entry for Edward Pellew, 1783.
3. ↑ Marriage 1783: "FreeReg UK Parish Register database"
   Wiltshire; East Knoyle; St Mary the Virgin; Phillimore's Transcript; File line number: 833
   FreeReg Transcription (accessed 15 December 2023)
   Susannah Frowd marriage to Edward Pellew on 28 May 1783 in East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England.
4. ↑ Child Christening 1785, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYV3-TQT : 10 April 2021), Susan in entry for Emma Mary Pellew, 1785.
5. ↑ Child Christening 1786, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J391-PXM : 10 April 2021), Susannah in entry for Pownal Pellew, 1786.
6. ↑ Child Christening 1789, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYVD-HVP : 10 April 2021), Susanna in entry for Julia Pellew, 1789.
7. ↑ Child Christening 1790, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWWK-F7J : 10 April 2021), Susanna in entry for Fletewood Reynolds Pellew, 1790.
8. ↑ Child Christening 1793, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGSW-BXN : 10 April 2021), Susannah in entry for George Pellew, 1793.
9. ↑ Child Christening 1799, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWWR-29P : 10 April 2021), Susanna in entry for Edward Pellew, 1799.
10. ↑ Wikipedia entry: Wikipedia contributors, "Susan Pellew"
    Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (accessed 26 January 2024)
11. ↑ Wikipedia entry: Wikipedia contributors, "Edward Pellew, 1st Viscount Exmouth"
    Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (accessed 26 January 2024)
12. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #118239590 (accessed 23 January 2024)
    Memorial page for Edward Pellew (19 Apr 1757-23 Jan 1833), citing St James Churchyard, Christow, Teignbridge District, Devon, England; Maintained by Ace (contributor 47553654).
13. ↑ Will of Edward, Viscount EXMOUTH, Reference: PROB 10/7422/4, Date: Feb 1833. Held by The National Archives, Kew (accessed 1 Feb 2024).
14. ↑ Probate: "Devon Wills Index, 1163-1999"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 1 February 2024)
    Edward (Lord) Exmouth probate in 1833. Residence Teignmouth, Devon, England. Occupation: Admiral.
15. ↑ Lord Exmouth's Will, Newspaper: London Packet and New Lloyd's Evening Post, London, England, 22 March 1833. FindMyPast (accessed 1 February 2024).
16. ↑ Burial 1837, "Devon Burials Transcription"; First name(s): Susan; Last name: Pellew; Age: 81; Birth year: 1753; Death year: 1837; Burial year: 1837; Burial date: 04 Nov 1837; Denomination: Anglican; Burial place: Christow; County: Devon; Country: England; Archive: South West Heritage Trust; Notes: Dowager Viscountess Exmouth, Cliff House, Teignmouth; Record set: Devon Burials.
17. ↑ Death Registration 1837: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 13 December 2023)
    Pellew, Susan (Age at death: 81).
    GRO Reference: 1837 Oct-Nov-Dec in Newton Abbot Volume 10 Page 118.
18. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186928670/susanna-pellew: accessed 13 December 2023), memorial page for Susanna “Susan” Frowde Pellew (1755–29 Oct 1837), Find a Grave Memorial ID 186928670, citing St James Churchyard, Christow, Teignbridge District, Devon, England; Maintained by MrsG (contributor 47652946).
19. ↑ Will of The Right Honorable Susan Viscountess Exmouth, Reference: PROB 11/1886/235, Date: 15 November 1837. Held by The National Archives, Kew (accessed 1 Feb 2024).

• Book: Taylor, Stephen, 1948-, Commander : the life and exploits of Britain's greatest frigate captain
  London : Faber; 2012
  Internet Archive (accessed 15 January 2024)

See Also:

• FamilySearch Person: KVGF-NHF
• Susannah Frowde at The Peerage.com
• Pellow/Exmouth Family Tree (unsourced).