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Biography
Halnet Arscott was the 7th son of John Arscott, esq., and Phillipa Batten (or Battyn)[1]. He was born in about 1550 (see Research Notes), probably in the family seat of Dunsland in the parish of Bradford in Devon, England.
[father and brother's wills] [2] [3]
On the 20th of September 1572, Halnet was ordained a priest by the Bishop of Exeter, William Bradbridge[4]. He was appointed vicar of Shebbear on 13th of March 1573[5].
Halnet married Mary Squire, daughter of Thomas Squire, on the 18th of July 1586 in Shebbear[6][7]. They had one child, a son called George Arscott, who was baptised on the 4th of May 1587 in Shebbear[8][9].
After 44 years, Halnet resigned his role as vicar of Shebbear on the 8th of November 1617[10]. Later, on the 20th of November, he also resigned his position as vicar of Quetiock[11].
Halnet was buried on the 2nd of December 1619 in Shebbear[12]. His will was proved in the Court of the Archdeaconry of Barnstaple in 1619[13].
Research Notes
Birth Year
Was a minor at father's 1564 will, thus born after 1546 (younger than 18 years). Was ordained in 1572, thus born before 1554 (older than 18 years). Giving a rough birth year of ~1550. Evans-33937 13:58, 6 April 2024 (UTC)
Name Variations
Halnet's given name had a number of variations. The following are those known from the records:
- Halnet
- Halnett
- Almectus
- Halnetus
- Halmethius
- Alneatus
- Halnight
Evans-33937 13:58, 6 April 2024 (UTC)
Sources
- ↑ Vivian, J. L., ed., The visitations of the county of Devon : Comprising the herald's visitations of 1531, 1564, & 1620 (Exeter : For the author, by H. S. Eland, [1895]), pp. 16-17, https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=yale.39002002213917&view=1up&seq=31 (accessed 6 Apr 2024).
- ↑ The National Archives. Reference: PROB 11/46/271; Decription: Will of John Arstote or Arstotte, Gentleman of Dunsland, Devon; Date: 25 June 1563. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D955752 (accessed 6 April 2024)
- ↑ The National Archives. Reference: PROB 11/47/237; Decription: Will of John Arscotte, Gentleman of Egg Buckland, Devon; Date: 23 June 1564. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D956226 (accessed 6 April 2024)
- ↑ Clergy of the Church of England Database. Arscott, Halnet (1572-1619), Person ID: 93389. Ordination Record, Record ID: 85799. Forename: Almectus; Surname: Arscotte; Date: 20/9/1572; Place: Showbrooke; Source: Devon RO, Chanter 50 (Register). https://theclergydatabase.org.uk/jsp/DisplayOrdination.jsp?CDBOrdRedID=87869 (accessed 7 April 2024)
- ↑ Clergy of the Church of England Database. Arscott, Halnet (1572-1619), Person ID: 93389. Appointment Record, Record ID: 87869. Forename: Halmethius; Surname: Arscotte; Date: 13/3/1573; Office/status: Vicar; Place: Shebbeare with Sheepwashe Chapel; Patron: Rogerus Prideaux; Source: Devon RO, Chanter 20 (Register). https://theclergydatabase.org.uk/jsp/DisplayAppointment.jsp?CDBAppRedID=85799 (accessed 7 April 2024)
- ↑ Marriage: "Devon Marriages And Banns", Archive: South West Heritage Trust; Reference: 2939A/PR/1/1, FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 5 April 2024), Halinght [Arscott], vicar of Shebbear, marriage to Marie Squire, daughter of Thomas Squire, on 18 Jul 1586 in Shebbear, Devon, England.
- ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973", citing Digital film/folder number: 007906940; FHL microfilm: 916933, FamilySearch Record: N2LY-L4B (accessed 5 April 2024), Halnight Arscott marriage to Mary Squire on 18 Jul 1586 in Shebbear, Devon, England.
- ↑ Son's Baptism: "Devon Baptisms", Archive: South West Heritage Trust; Reference: 2939A/PR/1/1, FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 5 April 2024), George [Arscott] baptism on 4 May 1587, son of Halinght & Mary, in Shebbear, Devon, England.
- ↑ Son's Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", citing Digital film/folder number: 007906940; FHL microfilm: 916933, FamilySearch Record: N5ZL-WQW (accessed 5 April 2024), George Arscott baptism on 4 May 1587, son of Halnight Arscott & Mary, in Shebbear, Devon, England.
- ↑ Clergy of the Church of England Database. Arscott, Halnet (1572-1619), Person ID: 93389. Vacancy Evidence Record, Record ID: 108442. Forename: Halnetus; Surname: Arscott; Date: 8/11/1617; Office/status: Perpetual Vicar; Reason: Resignation; Place: Shebbeare with Chapel of Sheepewashe; Source: Devon RO, Chanter 21 (Register). https://theclergydatabase.org.uk/jsp/DisplayVacancy.jsp?CDBAppRedID=108442 (accessed 7 April 2024)
- ↑ Clergy of the Church of England Database. Arscott, Halnet (1572-1619), Person ID: 93389. Vacancy Evidence Record, Record ID: 108443. Forename: Alneatus; Surname: Arscott; Date: 20/11/1617; Office/status: Vicar; Reason: Resignation; Place: Quetheocke; Source: Devon RO, Chanter 21 (Register). https://theclergydatabase.org.uk/jsp/DisplayVacancy.jsp?CDBAppRedID=108443 (accessed 7 April 2024)
- ↑ Burial: "Devon Burials", Archive: South West Heritage Trust; Reference: 2939A/PR/1/1, FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 5 April 2024), [Halnight] Arscott burial on 2 Dec 1619 in Shebbear, Devon, England.
- ↑ Probate: "Devon Wills Index, 1163-1999", FindMyPast Transcription (subscription required, accessed 5 April 2024), Haluectus? Ascott probate in 1619. Residence Shebbear, Devon, England. Court: Court of the Archdeaconry of Barnstaple.
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