Biography

Somerset Native

Robert was most likely born in Eype, Symondsbury, Dorset, which he mentions in his will. ^[1][2] He married Avis in Somerset, England before 1718. ^[3] Robert and Avis started their family in the small village of Kingstone.^[4] John was the first born, joining them in 1718. ^[5] Robert Jr was next, joining them in 1720.^[6] Rachel was soon to follow, being born in June of 1723.^[7] Avis next had James, baptised 1725, followed by William, born 1727.^[8] William's birth had brought their family to a total of seven. Anna^[9] and Sarah^[10] were born within a few years of each other, bringing more joy and laughter into the home. Their final child, Thomas, was born in 1734.^[11] This made them a family of ten.

Life in Kingstone would have been fairly simple. Being such a small village,^[12] the families would all have known each other. The children would have played and learned together. Once a deer park,^[13] Kingstone boasted ample wildlife, and good agricultural land.^[14] Robert and Avis lived their lives out in this quaint, close-knit village.

In preparation for the end of his life, Robert wrote his will on the 11th of March in 1748.^[15][16] Robert died in March of 1751, in Kingstone and was buried on the 2nd of April.^[17] In his will, proven the 11th of May in 1851, Robert included his wife, his three sons Robert, William, and James, his daughters Ann and Rachel, and his grandson John, son of Robert.^[18][19]

Church of St John in Kingstone

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Family

With wife, Avis Salisbury (?-?)

1. John Minson (1718-1738)
2. Robert Minson (1720-1777) ^[20][21] m. Mary Eason ^[22]
3. Rachel Minson (1723-?) ^[23] m. James King ^[24]
4. James Minson (1725-?) ^[25]
5. William Minson (1727-?) ^[26]
6. Anna Minson (1728-?) ^[27]
7. Sarah Minson (1731-?) ^[28]
8. Thomas Minson (1734-1734) ^[29]

Death & Legacy

Died:^[30]

Mar 1751

Buried:^[31]

2 Apr 1751

Kingstone, Somerset, England

Probate:^[32][33]

Will Written: 11 Mar 1748

Will Proven: 11 May 1751

Abstract:

• To my wife Avis one pound and one shilling of lawful money
• To my three sons Robert, James, and William fifty pounds
• Upon trust to my grandson John, son of Robert, when he reaches twenty-one: fifty pounds
• My farm lands, tenements, and hereditaments being at Eipe (sic) in Dorset, and all goods and chattel, and personal or real property to my three sons Robert, James, and William
• Sell what is needed to pay off my debt
• Any money left after debts are paid to be split between my three sons, Robert, James, and William and my daughter Rachel, now the wife of James King, my daughter Anna, now the wife of James Slade
• My daughters receive their money separate and apart from their respective husbands
• My three sons be equal executors

Robert Minson's Will

Notes

• The surname Minson was first found in Cheshire at Minshull Vernon on House of Names

• Robert's father on Ancestry is said to be Robert b 1656 in Dorset, d 1718. More research would need to be done. Note: If his father was from Symondsbury, it would be Robert Minson b 1676.

• There was a Robert, son of Robert & Eliz (no last name?) baptized in 1696 in Symondsbury, Dorset, Ancestry. on Ancestry $ Robert's son Robert was one of the first entries in the Kingstone book. I'm not sure if this Robert was also born there, or moved there from somewhere else.

• There are two Robert Minson's in the Index of Wills - both of Symondsbury.

1. Robert Minson, Symondsbury, 58, 1676^[34]
2. Robert Minson, Symondsbury, 48, 1709^[35]

• No marriage to Avis found in Symondsbury. I don't know what parish she is from.

• Symondsbury to Kingstone is about 17 mile difference - but I don't see Robert Minsons in Kingstone before 1720, and I don't see Robert Minsons in Symondsbury after 1718. This Robert may have been born in Symondsbury, and relocated to Kingstone. There is a 21 Feb 1696 baptism of Robert son of Robert and Elizabeth his wife (they forgot to put the last name in) in Symondsbury. Comment: Robert is from Symondsbury, he mentions Eype in his will.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #Roberts Probate
2. ↑ Source: #Roberts Probate 2
3. ↑ Source: #SON Johns Baptism
4. ↑ Source: #Wikipedia
5. ↑ Source: #SON Johns Baptism
6. ↑ Source: #SON Roberts Christening
7. ↑ Source: #DAU Rachels Christening
8. ↑ Source: #SON Williams Christening
9. ↑ Source: #DAU Annas Christening
10. ↑ Source: #DAU Sarahs Christening
11. ↑ Source: #SON Thomas Christening
12. ↑ Source: #Wikipedia
13. ↑ Source: #Wikipedia
14. ↑ Source: #South Somerset
15. ↑ Source: #Roberts Probate
16. ↑ Source: #Roberts Probate 2
17. ↑ Source: #Roberts Burial
18. ↑ Source: #Roberts Probate
19. ↑ Source: #Roberts Probate 2
20. ↑ Source: #SON Roberts Baptism
21. ↑ Source: #SON Roberts Christening
22. ↑ Source: #SON Roberts Marriage
23. ↑ Source: #DAU Rachels Christening
24. ↑ Source: #DAU Rachels Marriage
25. ↑ Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\KSTONE/2/1/1
26. ↑ Source: #SON Williams Christening
27. ↑ Source: #DAU Annas Christening
28. ↑ Source: #DAU Sarahs Christening
29. ↑ Source: #SON Thomas Christening
30. ↑ Source: #Roberts Burial
31. ↑ Source: #Roberts Burial
32. ↑ Source: #Roberts Probate
33. ↑ Source: #Roberts Probate 2
34. ↑ Source: #Robert Minson Wills
35. ↑ Source: #Robert Minson Wills

• Roberts Burial "Somerset burial index Transcription," database, FindMyPast (Somerset Burials : accessed 17 November 2017), entry for Robert Minson Sr, 2 Apr 1751; citing Kingstone, Somerset, Parish Records, Somerset Archives.

• Roberts Probate "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858," database with images, Ancestry (England Wills on Ancestry $ : accessed 17 November 2017), entry for Robert Minson, of Kingstone, written 12 Mar 1748, proven 11th of May 1851; citing Prerogative Court of Canterbury: Wills of Selected Famous Persons. Digitized images. Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 1. The National Archives, Kew, England.Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers. Digitized images. Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11. The National Archives, Kew, England.

• Roberts Probate 2 "Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills Index 1750-1800 Transcription," database, FindMyPast (on FindMyPast $ : accessed 16 November 2017), entry for Robert Minson, 1751; citing Parish Registers, Prerogative Court Of Canterbury Wills Index 1750-1800.

• SON Johns Baptism "Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812," database with images, Ancestry (Somerset, England Baptisms on Ancestry $ : accessed 16 November 2017), entry for John Minson, 20 Nov 1718, Kingstone, Somerset, England; citing Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.

• SON Roberts Baptism "Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812," database with images, Ancestry (Somerset, England Baptisms on Ancestry $ : accessed 16 November 2017), entry for Robert Minson, 13 Sep 1720, Kingstone, Somerset, England; citing Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.

• SON Roberts Christening"Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812," database with i mages, Ancestry (Somerset, England Baptisms on Ancestry $ : accessed 17 November 2017), entry for Robert Minson, 13 Sep 1720, Kingstone, Somerset, England; citing Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.

• SON Roberts Marriage "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (England Marriages : accessed 18 November 2017), Robert Minson and Mary Eason, 29 Jan 1743; citing Crewkerne,Somerset,England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 0481077 IT 2.

• DAU Rachels Christening "Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812," database with images, Ancestry (Somerset, England Baptisms on Ancestry $ : accessed 17 November 2017), entry for Rachel Minson, 1723, Kingstone, Somerset, England; citing Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.

• DAU Rachels Marriage "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (England Marriages : accessed 18 November 2017), James King and Rachell Minson, 25 Aug 1744; citing Donyatt, Somerset, England, reference Item 37, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,526,603.

• SON Williams Christening "Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812," database with images, Ancestry (Somerset, England Baptisms on Ancestry $ : accessed 17 November 2017), entry for William Minson, 12 Dec 1727, Kingstone, Somerset, England; citing Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.

• DAU Annas Christening "Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812," database with images, Ancestry (Somerset, England Baptisms on Ancestry $ : accessed 17 November 2017), entry for Anna Minson, 6 Oct 1728, Kingstone, Somerset, England; citing Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.

• DAU Sarahs Christening"Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812," database with images, Ancestry (Somerset, England Baptisms on Ancestry $ : accessed 17 November 2017), entry for Sarah Minson, Apr 1731, Kingstone, Somerset, England; citing Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.

• SON Thomas Christening "Somerset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, 1531-1812," database with images, Ancestry (Somerset, England Baptisms on Ancestry $ : accessed 17 November 2017), entry for Thomas Minson, 21 May 1734, Kingstone, Somerset, England; citing Anglican Parish Registers. Somerset Archives & Local Studies, South West Heritage Trust, Taunton, England.

• Wikipedia Kingstone, Somerset on Wikipedia Kingstone is a village and civil parish in Somerset, England, situated near Ilminster, 5 miles (8.0 km) north east of Chard in the South Somerset district. The village has a population of 83. The parish includes the village of Allowenshay which was the name of the parish from 1280. The village name means Kings settlement, which it was until King Edmund gave the manor to St Dunstan, as abbot of Glastonbury Abbey in 940.

• South Somerset South Somerset District Council, An Introduction to South Somerset online at South Somerset.

• Robert Minson Wills Edward Alexander Fry, The Index Library (London: Chas J Clark, Boston: Cupples & Hird, 1900), 154. on Archive.org