Richard Jacob (1602 - aft. 1678)

Born 30 Nov 1602 in Dover, Kent, England

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine Jarret — married 13 Apr 1626 in Dover, Kent, England

Descendants

Died after 1678 after age 75 in Dover, Kent, England

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Biography

Captain Richard Jacob of Dover was born in 1602, the seventh child of John Jacob (died in 1628). He was baptized November 13 1602 at St. Mary's, Dover, Kent, England

1627 Freeman of Dover

"He was admitted as a freeman of Dover on 22nd February 1627, by birth, described as the son of John Jacob, mariner (Freemen register). "He was fined for not holding common council meetings and criticized for ignoring the customs of the town on many occasions. "He was part owner of a vessel of Dover called the 'Holdfast', of 35 tons burden, as also its master (Calendar of State Papers - Domestic Series) "He acted in an official capacity on many occasions as far as the Court of Lodemanage was concerned (British Library, Egerton Manuscript 2118)

1630 Marriage to Katherine Barret

Assuming Katherine is the mother of the first child, born in 1631, the marriage would have taken place 1630 or earlier.

"There are two entries for his marriage to Katherine Barret among the Canterbury Marriage Licenses. Described as being ca 23 years old, the daughter of Robert Garret, deceased, she and Richard were both of St Mary's parish, Dover. The one entry is dated 13th April 1626, the other 22nd December of the same year. However, his will gives his wife's name as Joan, so he must have remarried or there are two diferent Richards involved." ^[1]

Note: Unsure of wife's maiden name - different variations showing up: Catherine/Katharine Garret/Garet/Jarrett - father's name was Robert? She was born around 1603. Note also that the text quoted above (K. Jacob site) gives her name as Barret, but her father's as Garret.

1635 Sailed to Spain

"He appears to have sailed to Spain in 1635 (British Library, Egerton Manuscript 2118)^[1]

1647 Land in Northbourne, Kent

"On 20th January 1647 he and others of Dover, all mariners and jurats were enfeoffed of 18 acres of land in Northbourne, in Kent. (British Library, Egerton Manuscript 2118)^[1]

1651 Deserted ships

"On 4th July 1651 it is stated that he was indemnified as having deserted the revolted ships before they went to Holland on 31st August 1648. His sympathies must have lain with Parliament, or he knew at the time which way the wind was blowing (HMSO, Committee for the Advance of Money). It is amusing therefore to see that when King Charles II arrived back in the kingdom, landing at Dover, he was welcomed by Captain Richard Jacob and his band of men (Patent Roll). There is a painting of this event, a print of which is shown, but as the painting was painted some time after the event, the likeness can hardly be true. I know that these Jacobs had portraits painted. I have tracked down many of my family over the years, and perhaps given time I may be successful as far as the Dover Jacobs are concerned. Various sources state that it was General Monk who welcomed the King; perhaps that is him kneeling before Charles, and one of the men behind him is Captain Richard Jacob.^[1]

1662 Mayor of Dover

"He was mayor of Dover in 1662, 1672 and 1673. Mayoral years extended over two calendar years.^[1]

1662 Drums at the Pier

"In September 1662-3 a Captain Jacobs (sic) was paid 5s for drums at the pier, presumably to celebrate or drum in a particular occasion or person (British Library, Dover Corporation Accounts, Additional Manuscript 29621)^[1]

1672 Master at Trinity House

"A Captain Jacobs is referred to as Master of the Trinity House at Dover, which must relate to him on 22nd March 1672 (Calendar of State Papers).^[1]

1674 Mayor of Dover

"He was mayor in 1674 and appointed auditor of the accounts of the common council of Dover, as well as of those of the chamberlains, and of the master and wardens of the almshouse and of the treasurer of the harbour droits (British Library, Proceedings of the common council, Additional Manuscript 28037).^[1]

"He is stated to have been mayor in 1675 and was ordered that he show cause why he did not assemble summon a quarterly common council in the two years he has been mayor and why he should not be fined for this (ibid). The year of this mayoralty does not tie in with other sources.^[1]

Marriage to Joan Stratford

"Presumably he did marry twice as 'Joan, the wife of Captain Richard Jacob was buried on 30th January 1667 at St James's church, Dover.' In his will he appoints his 'loving brother' Mr William Stratfold one of the three executors. We also find Sir Abraham Jacob being referred to as the son-in-law of William Stratfold the elder in that man's will, Sir Abraham being a nephew of Richard Jacob."^[1]

1678 Will and Death

He died in 1678^[1]

His will was dated 1st June 1678. ^[2]

• He gives his son Robert the house in which he lives, together with the three small tenements, all occupied, being of a harbour lease. Also to him the five small tenements that he bought of his cousin Hide, all occupied and under one harbour lease. He further leaves his son his house in Sandwich, an inn called 'The Starr', occupied by Thomas Sandome, two messuages, one occupied, under one harbour lease, his house and herring hang, also under one harbour lease. Various household items are also bequeathed `to him, some described, such as a cypress chest which is in his chamber.
• To his daughter Anne he leave £350.
• His daughter Joan is mentioned.
• His daughter (Katherine) Saunders is to have her dwelling in the house that Nicholas Petison dwells in, paying one third of the harbour rent.
• He wants Anne and Joan his daughters to have their dwelling in the house that Thomas Noye lives in, without paying any rent as long as they are unmarried, but paying one third of the harbour rent. His son Robert is mentioned.
• He has a lease in the Isle of Thanet that is mortgaged, which he gives to his four married daughters Elizabeth Stevens, Katherine Saunders, Mary Kenton and Margaret Peters to be equally divided between them. All household stuff not yet bequeathed to be equally divided between his 6 daughters.
• All the rest of his goods, debts and shipping he leaves to his son Robert whom he makes executor of his will. He desires his loving friend Sir Arnold Braems, his cousin Mr Abraham Jacob and his loving brother Mr William Stratfold to be his overseers.

Children

Those italicized are not mentioned in the will and presumed dead by 1678.

1. Mary, baptized 16th January 1631 at St Mary's church, Dover; buried 15th April 1640 at St James's church, Dover
2. Elizabeth, baptized 3rd November 1633. She married ----- Stevens. Alive in 1678 and named in father's will. ^[2]
3. Katherine, baptized 1st May 1636 at St Mary's church, Dover. Presumably died before her next sister was given the same name.
4. Katherine, baptized 24th December 1637 at St Mary's church, Dover. She married ----- Saunders. Alive in 1678 and named in father's will. ^[2]
5. Richard, buried 20th August 1638 at St James's church, Dover
6. Susan, baptized 30th September 1639 at St Mary's church, Dover
7. Mary, baptized 16th January 1641 at St Mary's church, Dover. She married Alexander Kenton at St Mary's on 23rd October 1663. Alive in 1678 and named in father's will. ^[2]
8. Richard, baptized 12th August 1642 at St Mary's church, Dover
9. John, baptized 18th October 1643 at St Mary's church, Dover
10. Thomas, baptized 23rd September 1645 at St Mary's church, Dover
11. Robert, baptized 2nd July 1647 at St Mary's church, Dover. He married Mary de la Pierre alias Peters of the parish of St Alphage in Canterbury. Alive in 1678 and named in father's will. ^[2]
12. Margaret, baptized 15th March 1650 at St Mary's church, Dover. She married Peter de la Pierre alias Peters of St Alphage parish in Canterbury, surgeon, the marriage license being granted on 18th August 1668. The marriage took place at St James's church. Alive in 1678 and named in father's will. ^[2]
13. Joan, baptized 19th January 1654 at St Mary's church, Dover. Alive in 1678 and named in father's will. ^[2]
14. Ann -- not named as child by Kenneth Jacobs, but alive in 1678 and named in father's will. ^[2]

Researcher's Notes

^[1]

http://records.ancestry.com/Richard_Jacob_records.ashx?pid=14745373 This site gives his death as 1626, France, and his wife's maiden name as Jarrett. It provides no sources, and should be seen as questionable

http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&db=FS1EnglandBirthsandChristenings&gss=angs-d&new=1&rank=1&msT=1&gsfn=Richard&gsfn_x=NN&gsln=Jacob&gsln_x=NN&msbdy=1602&msbdy_x=1&msbpn__ftp=England&msbpn=3251&msbpn_PInfo=3-%7c0%7c0%7c3257%7c3251%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c0%7c&_83004003-n_xcl=f&MSAV=1&uidh=yb1&pcat=34&fh=0&h=133814793&recoff=&ml_rpos=1 England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

Name: Richard Jacob

Gender: Male

Baptism Date: 30 Nov 1602

Baptism Place: Saint Mary The Virgin, Dover, Kent, England

Father: John Jacob

FHL Film Number: 355633.

Note that this conflicts slightly with the K. Jacob website, giving 30 Nov 1602 as baptismal date, rather than 13 Nov.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11} http://www.myjacobfamily.com/jacobpedigrees/doverjacobs2.htm Pedigree of descendants of Hugh Jacob of Dover (died in 1558)] by Kenneth Jacob. Seems well-researched citing several contemporary manuscripts held by the British Library.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7} Will of Richard Jacob, Summarized at Kenneth Jacob site.

• The Gowens & Reed Families, by Craig K. Gowens www.ancestry.com (Email: ckgowens@@uts.cc.utexas.edu)

• WikiTree profile Jacob-267 created through the import of Foster-Volkenant.ged on May 31, 2011 by Terry Foster