William Harbord (abt. 1682 - 1744)

Born about 1682 in Norfolk, England [uncertain]

Husband of Martha (Tompson) King — married 11 Mar 1707 in Saint Michael At Plea,Norwich,Norfolk,England

Descendants

Died 20 Jan 1744 at about age 62 in Stratton Strawless, Norfolk, England

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William Harbord was born in Aylsham, Norfolk, England.

Biography

William was born about 1682. He passed away in 1744.

Will

William Harbord made his Will in 1739:

I, William Harbord, of Stratton Strawless,

In the name of God Amen the 22nd of January in the year of our Lord, 1739 (sic, 1740), I William Harbord being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory etc.

• to John Harbord, my son 20 shillings within six months…
• likewise I give to my daughter Sarah, the wife of Gregory Thurston...
• likewise...to Henry Harbord, my son...
• to my son William Harbord and his wife
• to John Armiger my son-in-law
• Elizabeth Harbord my loving wife etc.

In Witness whereof Signature of Wm Harberd or Harbord P.107 Witness language - witness signatures Doods King, James Dye & Adam Sewell Note: The only reference to grandchildren is with respect to children of daughter Sarah Thurston. Sons John, William and Henry may or may not be married. Son-in-law John Armiger is wife Elizabeth’s son by her first marriage. Son Henry's legacy suggests he may be sick or injured or crippled etc.

Reference: William Harbord, of Stratton Strawless; 17 44; ANW, will register, 1744-45, fo. 105, no. 97. Norfolk; NRO MF 333, item 96, folio 105:97

Burial

In August of 2023, a findagrave was created in an effort to locate the final resting place of William. A volunteer went to Stratton Strawless and located the grave beside that of Elizabeth Harbord. Picture generously shared by the photographer.

Research Discussion

• Other than the headstone, a source is needed for the birth date of William Harbord.

• Requiring substantiation, entry number 5 in William's will may refer to a possible step-son, born to Elizabeth and first husband.

• See: Blickling Hall
• See: Harbords of Norfolk

Sources

• William Harbord, of Stratton Strawless; 17 44; ANW, will register, 1744-45, fo. 105, no. 97. Norfolk; NRO MF 333, item 96, folio 105:97 https://nrocatalogue.norfolk.gov.uk/index.php/harbord-william-of-stratton-strawless
• Moore, P. P. - Norfolk Family History Society - Harbord of Scottow Pedigree https://www.norfolkfhs.org.uk/indexes,family-pedigrees/
• Townsend, P. (1965). Burke’s Genealogical and Heraldic History of Landed Gentry (18th ed.). Burke’s Peerage Limited. https://www.burkespeerage.com/preview.php?book=Preview%20of%20Burke%E2%80%99s%20Landed%20Gentry%2018th%20Edition%20Volume%20I%201965&ref=pLG18v1&page=1&totalPages=10&from=subs_ind
• Norfolk Burials https://search.findmypast.com/record?id=S2%2FGBPRS%2FNORFOLK%2FNRO-REGISTER-BILLS%2FIMAGES%2FAT%2FSTRATTON-STRAWLESS%2F411546800053&parentid=PRS%2FNORFOLK%2FAT%2FBUR%2FSTRATTON-STRAWLESS%2F00245
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257052249/william-harbord
• "England Marriages, 1538–1973", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N2HK-4BZ : 12 March 2020), William Harbord, 1707.