John Scurlock (1635 - bef. 1678)

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Died before 21 Apr 1678 before age 43 in Carmarthenshire, Wales

Biography

John was born in 1635. He passed away in 1678.

John Scurlock was evidently a man of importance, as in all documents he is described as an esquire. He owned the capital messuage and lands called Pibwr lylwyd in the parish of Llangunnor, co. Carmarthen, a property which has recently caused so much controversy on ac- count of the high purchase price paid for it by the Carmarthenshire County Council. He also owned the messuage and lands called Nantybwla in the borough of Carmarthen, and other realty, all of which he mortgaged on 17 Aug., 1674, for 500£ by way of a demise for 1000 years at a pepper corn rent to James Whitechurch of the city of London. John Scurlock was buried at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, on 21 April, 1678, and administration of his goods was granted at Carmarthen on 12 May, 1679, to his eldest son Jonathan Scurlock, Mary, the widow of the deceased, having renounced administration.

The issue of John Scurlock by his wife Mary was as as follows :
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1. Jonathan Scurlock (eldest son).
2. John Scurlock of Blaencorse.
3. Mary Scurlock, who married as her first husband Griffith Williams of Bwlchygwynt in the county of Carmarthen, and secondly William Lloyd of AUtycadno in the parish of lylangendeirne, co. Carmarthen.
4. Elizabeth Scurlock, who married on 17 June, 1673 at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, Martin Beynon of Carmarthen, alderman.
5. Margaret Scurlock, who married on 9 Nov 1675, at St. Peter's Church, Carmarthen, John Morris.
6. Jane Scurlock, who married James Philipps of Pentypark, co. Pembroke.

Sources

• www.geni.com
• West Wales Historical Records. The Annual Magazine of the Historical Society of West Wales. Vol. 9. 1920-1923. Francis Green. Carmarthen. W. Spurrell and Son. 1923.
• Find A Grave: Memorial #145458967