Robert Smyth (abt. 1536)

Born about 1536 in Corsham, Wiltshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (Hulbert) Smyth — married 16 Jun 1570 in Corsham, Wiltshire, England

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Biography

Robert Smyth / Smythe was a beneficiary of the will of his father Robert Smythe, Clothman of Corsham, Wiltshire, the will made on 05 Apr 1555 and proved on 22 Jun 1556.^[1] His mother is presumed to have been Agnes Butler.

It is assumed that this Robert was the Roberte Smyth who married Margarett Hulbert on 16 Jan 1569/1570 at Corsham, Wiltshire.^[2]

Children

in the period 1571 to 1597, nine children of Robert Smyth were baptised at Corsham, Wiltshire, with a father named Robert Smyth. It is not clear if the same Robert Smyth was the father in all cases. However, the first daughter baptised in 1571 was named Agnes and the first son baptised in 1574 was named Robert suggesting that the first children at least were most probably the children of Robert Smyth, son of Robert and Agnes.

Probable children:^[3]

• Agnes Smyth (baptised on 09 Mar 1570/1571 at Corsham, Wiltshire, daughter of Robert; was buried on 20 Mar 1570/1571 at Corsham, Wiltshire)
• Joane Smyth (baptised on 19 Apr 1572 at Corsham, Wiltshire, daughter of Robert)
• Roberte Smyth (baptised on 30 Oct 1574 at Corsham, Wiltshire, son of Robert)
• Theophilia (Smyth) Lansdown (baptised on 13 Feb 1575/1576 at Corsham, Wiltshire, daughter of Robert)
• Judeth Smyth (baptised on 24 Feb 1577/1578 at Corsham, Wiltshire, daughter of Robert)

Sources

1. ↑ Will of Robert Smythe, Clothman of Corsham, Wiltshire. 1556. PROB 11/38/61. The National Archives, Kew.
2. ↑ Transcript of Corsham Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
3. ↑ Corsham Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.