John Sanford (abt. 1717 - 1774)

Born about 1717 in Somerset, England

Ancestors

Husband of Katherine (Chichester) Sanford — married 27 Jun 1745 in Runnington, Somerset, England

Descendants

Died 1774 at about age 57 in West Monkton, Somerset, England

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Biography

John Sanford was baptised on the 5th August 1718 at Nynehead, Somerset, England, a son of William Sanford and his wife Anne. ^[1]

The Rev. John Sanford married Katherine Musgrave, widow, on the 27th of June 1745, at Runnington, Somerset. ^[2]

Residence West Monkton, Somerset, England

The will of the Reverend John Sanford of West Monkton was written in January 1771 and proved on the 6th of October 1774. ^[3]

In the Will, John Sanford names his sons as Henry William ( eldest son and executor ), John, William, George, Peregrine, and Thomas, and his daughters as Elizabeth, Frances and Lucy. George, Peregrine and Thomas are not yet 15 years old.

Sources

1. ↑ Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\nyn/2/1/1 The Entry reads: 1718...John Ye Son of William Sanford Esq. & Anne his wife was baptized Aug ye 5th. Image viewable online here
2. ↑ Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\RUNN/2/1/2 Runnington Parish register entry reads: The Revd Mr John Sanford, Rector of West Monkton & Mrs Catherine Musgrave of Bishops Lydiard were married June 27th 1745. Image of record viewable online here
3. ↑ The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1002

• Somerset Archives: "the Sanford Family of Nynehead c.1180-2006 ( 240 boxes of documents )