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Judith (Meers) Umfreville (bef. 1637 - 1697)

Judith Umfreville formerly Meers aka Mayer, Carter
Born before in St Lawrence Jewry, London, Englandmap
Daughter of and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of — married 1 Mar 1660 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, Englandmap
Descendants descendants
Died after age 60 in Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire, Englandmap
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Biography

Judith, daughter of Richard Meeres, was baptised on 28 July 1637 in St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, London, England.[1]

Judith married Benjamin Carter (of Chesham) on 7 March 1653/4 in St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, London, England.[2] Judeth, daughter of Rich Mayers, married Benj Carter on 7 March 1653 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.[3]

Judith Mayor and Benjamin Carter marriage transcription 1653

Marriage Settlement Edward Umfrevill and Judith Carter 1660

Mrs married Edward Umfrevill on 1 March 1659/60 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.[4]

She was mentioned in the Will of Jeremiah Carter, Chesham, 1676. And in case my sonne Daniell live to attaine the age of one and Twenty yeares and Judeth Umfrevile now wife of Edward Humfrevile [sic] Esquire who hath an Estate for her life in the Freehold Messsuage wherein I now dwell... Witnessed by Edw Humfrevil[5]

Judith, wife of Edward, was buried on 9 August 1697 in Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire, England.[6]

Research Notes

Will of Elizabeth Mayor, spinster of Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire 1682 Judith's sister.[7]

  • Jane Mayor, widow (mother)
  • Katherine Winterflood (sister)
    • William Fuller (her late husband)
  • Judith Umfrevile (sister)
  • Elizabeth Speght (niece)
  • Edward Umfrevile (nephew)
  • Judith Umfrevile (niece)
  • Charles Speght (nephew)
  • Richard Mayor (father, deceased)
  • Thomas and Richard Winspeare (nephews)
  • Judith and Sarah Winspeare (nieces)
  • John Winterflood (brother in law)
  • Edward Umfrevile of Farnham Royal (brother in law)
  • Thomas Winspeare gent (brother in law)
  • John Speght gent (brother in law)
  • Walter Tredway gent (cousin)
  • Nicholas Basse (godson)
  • Witnesses: John Norman, Richard Shrimpton, Susanna Pond

Will of Jane Mayer, widow of Farnham Royal 1685[8]
People mentioned in the Will.

  • Jane Mayer (testatrix)
  • Elizabeth Williamson Wife of Thomas Williamson (grandchild, also called niece)
  • Edward Umfrevile (grandchild)
  • Edward Umfrevile Esq (son in law)
  • Judith Sarah and Richard Winspeare (grandchildren)
  • Thomas Winspeare (son in law)
  • Katherine Winterflood (daughter)
  • Judith Umfrevile (daughter)
  • Elizabeth Mayer (daughter, deceased)
  • Judith Gascoigne (granddaughter, daughter of Judith Umfrevile)
  • Witnesses: Simon Peryman, Richard Robins, Hannah Bass

Daniel died in about 1669 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England. His will was proved on 30 November 1669. He mentions Edward Umfreville as father in law (step father?) in his will, who has been paying for his upbringing. Is he Judith's son or stepson?[9]

Sources

  1. Baptism: "London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
    London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P69/Law1/A/002/Ms06975
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1624 #7103429 (accessed 16 October 2023)
    Judith Meeres baptism on 28 Jul 1637, daughter of Richard Meeres, in St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, London, England.
  2. Marriage: "London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
    London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P69/Law1/A/002/Ms06975
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1624 #10058962 (accessed 16 October 2023)
    Judith Mayor marriage to Benjamin Carter on 7 Mar 1653 in St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, London, England.
  3. Marriage: "Buckinghamshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records, 1535-1812"
    Original data: Electronic databases created from various publications of parish and probate records
    Ancestry uk Record 61538 #90020238 (accessed 15 October 2023)
    Judeth Mayers marriage to Benj Carter on 7 Mar 1653 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.
  4. Marriage: "Buckinghamshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records, 1535-1812"
    Original data: Electronic databases created from various publications of parish and probate records
    Ancestry uk Record 61538 #90020289 (accessed 16 October 2023)
    Mrs marriage to Edward Umfrevill on 1 Mar 1659 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.
  5. Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
    The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 351
    Ancestry uk Record 5111 #744317 (accessed 16 October 2023)
    Will of Ieremiah Carter, granted probate on 7 Jun 1676. Died about 1676 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.
  6. Burial: "Buckinghamshire Burial Index"
    Archive: Buckinghamshire Archives; Reference: PR74/1/1; Page: 45
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 11 November 2023)
    Judith Umfredile burial on 9 Aug 1697 in Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire, England.
  7. Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
    The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 371
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5111 #752220 (accessed 15 October 2023)
    Will of Elizabetha Mayor, granted probate on 18 Nov 1682. Died about 1682 in Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire, England.
  8. Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
    The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 380
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5111 #758737 (accessed 15 October 2023)
    Will of Jana Mayer, granted probate on 21 May 1685. Died about 1685 in Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire, England.
  9. Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
    The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 331
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5111 #819445 (accessed 7 November 2023)
    Will of Danielis Carter, granted probate on 30 Nov 1669. Died about 1669 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.




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