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A Poll book from 1705 names Martin Wilkin as a voter in Soham, Cambridgeshire. Also listed are 2 x Samuel Peachey, Richard Peachey, Robert Peachey, 3 x Edward Peachey, Anthony Peachey.[1]

Peacheys at Cambridge University

Contents

Richard Pechey 1762 - 1785

Richard, son of John and Elizabeth, was born in 1762 and baptised on 21 July 1762 in Cambridgeshire, England.[2]

Richard died in about 1785 age 23 and was buried on 19 May 1785 in Soham, Cambridge, England.[3]
Richard Pechey of Soham, gent written 13 Apr 1785, proved 13 July 1785 [4]

Elizabeth Horn, wife of John Horn of Yarmouth, Norfolk, gent (mother)
Mary, wife of Reverend John Francis of Soham (sister)
Rev John Francis (brother in law, exec)
Sarah, wife of Rev James Merest of Wortham? Suffolk (sister)
John Pechey, surgeon of Soham (brother, exec)
Elizabeth married John Horn on 23 July 1769 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, both widowed.[5]
Mary married John Francis on 19 January 1779 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.[6]
Sarah married James Merest (of Chertsey) on 17 January 1781 in West Wratting, Cambridgeshire, England.[7][8] Possible relative James Drage Merest (1791-1860)
August 17 Sarah, Daughter of the Revd James Merest and Sarah his Wife, of Wortham, in the County of Suffolk, in the Cloysters, aged 11 years & 10 Months

The Will of Reverend James Merest, Wortham, Suffolk, written 22 June 1826, proved 23 May 1827.[9]

Sarah (wife, exec)
Joseph Freeman of Charwelton, Clerk (son in law, exec)
John Patterson Esq., Barrister at Law of the Temple, London (exec)
Sophia, wife of Joseph Freeman (daughter)
Witnesses: Thos D Betts, William Lovach
John, son of John and Elizabeth, was baptised on 30 September 1766 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England. Or is this a different John?[10] His parents must have married in Norfolk? John (of Soham, widower) married Elizabeth Peachy (spinster) on 14 September 1760 in Norwich, St Mary at Coslany, Norfolk, England.[11]

John Pechey -1767

Will of John Peachey of Soham, Cambridgeshire, Gentleman, 1767, Richard's father. Thanks Jo!

John Peachey of Soham...Gentleman Testator. Signs as Pechey.
Brother Richard Pechey of Soham... Gentleman Testator's brother and executor. Guardian of Testator's underage children. Alive on 16 August 1766, had died before 4 July 1767. (Richard was buried on 22 September 1766 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.)[12]
Farmer Allen leases Testator's lands in Hayshott and Cockin, Sussex
my wife Elizabeth Testator's second wife by who he has had the following children all under the age of 21 years:
John received £100 to be put out to apprenticeship
Sarah
Richard
Daughter Mary by unnamed first wife, over the age of 21, unmarried. Administrator of Testator's estate (born before 1746)
Mrs Mary Bagshell Widow also spelled Bagshall. Relationship not given. When she dies, Testator will have reversion of her property in Hayshott and Cockin, sussex, and in Soham
Witnesses: Thos Pierson, James Clack, S Samuel

Related Docs

Short title: Blackshell v Davies. Document type: Bill and answer. Plaintiffs: John Backshell DD of Chichester, Sussex and Mary Backshell his wife (formerly widow of Henry Pechy, deceased late of Heyshott, Sussex), Richard Pechey, gent of Soham, Cambridgeshire (first cousin of said Henry Pechey). Defendants: Jeremy Davies, Edward Clarke, Richard Godwin and John Price. Date of bill (or first document): 1748

Title: Copy of release dated 12 May 1752 Richard Pechey to John Pechey (both of Soham, co. Cambs., gents., and sons of Richard Pechey, dec'd). Recites settlement, 19, 20 September 1733, on marriage of Henry Pechey (son of John Pechey of Heyshott and wife Elizabeth) and Mary (dau. of Sir Richard Mill, bart.). Dwellinghouse at W. end of Heyshott Green; 12a. land called Perryfields and Longcroft adjoining Larkins Lane purchased from Richard Palmer; dwellinghouse and 1a. land adjoining Heyshott Common purchased from Elizabeth and John Kiemp; tenement and 1a. meadow called Barkshires purchased from William Treygoose; 2a. land, barn, etc. adjoining Barkshires; S. part of the orchard adjoining Barkshires purchased from Mary and Thomas Briscoe; dwellinghouse and 36a. called Perrycrofts [and other named fields]; 8a. heath purchased from John Smart; barn and 38a. purchased from Thomas and Ann Capron; barn, orchard and 24½a. called Shortlands and Goldens [and other unnamed fields]; Pottham Pitts (7a.); 2½a. arable; 6a. common. All which last are known as Froe [recte Hoe] and were purchased of William Beverstoke. All in Heyshott [some abuttalls]. Also property [described] in Soham. The property is conveyed under the terms [recited] of the settlement, and of the will of John Pechey of Heyshott, dec'd., and of an agreement, 3 April 1752.

Short title: Pechey v Wheeler. Document type: Bill and answer.
Plaintiffs: Mary Pechey of Chichester, Sussex (widow and relict and administratrix of Henry Pechey, gent deceased late of Heyshot, Sussex; and a daughter and administratrix of William Mill, esq deceased late of Greathan, Sussex), Thomas Ball, clerk a Canon of Chichester Cathredal and Margaret Ball his wife, Marbara Mill, spinster of Chichester, William Levees, gent of Tortington, Sussex and Frances Leeves his wife (said Mary Pechey, Margaret Ball, Barbara Mill and Frances Leeves are the four daughters and co heirs of said William Mill, deceased).
Defendants: Elizabeth Wheeler, the mother, John Wheeler, William Wheeler the son, James Wheeler, Elizabeth Wheeler the daughter, Ann Wheeler, Mary Wheeler, Francis Wheeler and Philipa Wheeler.
Date of bill (or first document): 1738

John Pechey - 1746

John Pechey of Heyshott Sussex written 7 February 1744 proved 30 April 1746.John Pechey of Heyshott Sussex written 7 February 1744 proved 30 April 1746.[13]

John Pechey gent (exec) second son of cousin Richard Pechey of The Place, Soham, gent
Penelope Attlesey of Soham
Witnesses Eliz Richardson, Elizabeth Ware, Tho: Heather

He probably came from Soham originally, holding land there and leaves money to the poor of Soham.

William Pechey - 1791

William Pechey of Foxton, Cambridgeshire, gent, property in Soham
PROB 11/1207/203 https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D358897
written 28 March 1791, proved 27 July 1791
Elizabeth Ellis (sister, widow)
Thomas Ellis (nephew)
Sophia Pechey (wife)
William Pechey of Soham (uncle)
nephew and nieces under 21:
William Ellis (nephew)
Elizabeth Ellis (niece)
Mary Ellis (niece)
Susannah Ellis (niece)

Given William's date of birth as 1763 on his burial record, that would make him the son of Richard and Elizabeth. There don't seem to be any burials in Foxton.[14] William, son of Richard Pechey and Elizabeth, was baptised on 9 March 1763 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.[15] He married Sophia Fuller on 13 Jun 1787 in Meldreth.[16]

Edward & Margaret Pechey

Edward Pechey, of Soham, yeoman, & Margaret Russel, of same, s. w., at Soham. Bn. : Rich. Pechy. 27 Apr., 1723.
Allegations for marriage licences in the Archdeaconry of Sudbury, in the county of Suffolk, during the years 1684 to 1754: part 1 by Bannerman, W. Bruck and Bannerman, G.G. Bruce, editors Pub. 1918 London:Roworth and Company Limited

Richard & Elizabeth Peachey

The house of Cromwell by Waylen, James, 1810-1894; Cromwell, John Gabriel Publication date 1897
This book is unsourced and states that Elizabeth is the niece of Martin Wilkin, so that needs research as it's not mentioned in his Will. Looking more deeply into this book, I think it needs to be taken with a handful of salt.

The Will of Martin Wilkin of Soham, Written 10 November 1742, Codicil written 8 October 1749, proved 21 April 1753, administration to Sarah Wilkin the Relict [17][18]

  • Martin Wilkin of Soham, gentleman
  • Sarah Wilkin (wife, executrix)
  • Martin Wilkin of Haddenham (nephew)
  • John Stearne & Edward Staples the younger both of Soham
  • Theodore Smith & his wife Mary (nephew)
  • Elizabeth Peachey the daughter of Edward and Margaret Peachey (£500, and £15 yearly - under 21 in 1742)
  • John Wilkin (nephew)
  • The children of John Walton of Ely by Elizabeth his first wife
  • Judith Haws (daughter of Martin Wilkin of Haddenham)
  • John Wilkin (son of Martin Wilkin of Haddenham)
  • Elizabeth Wilkin, daughter of Thomas & Mary Wilkin
  • Thomas Wilkin of Soham, son of Thomas & Mary Wilkin
  • Elizabeth Smethe (niece)
  • Joseph Peachey son of Joseph & Mary
  • William, Robert, John, Ann Owens, children of Robert & Ann
  • The poor of the parishes of Soham & Fordham
  • John Robins (ex servant)
  • Witnesses Thos Cockayne, Edw Chambers Frans Frewen

Codicil

  • Legacy to Elizabeth Peachey (daughter of Edward & Margaret) revoked, now the wife of Mr Richard Peachey
  • Witnesses Nath. Stearne, Grace Trowell, Eliza Stearne

Martin married Sarah Stearn on 12 January 1732 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.[19] Martin was buried on 16 April 1753 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.[20]

Sarah Pechey - 1765

Sarah Pechy, spinster, Holborn written 5 February 1756 proved 21 August 1765[21]

James Tabraham, son of sister Elizabeth of Soham, widow (nephew)
Bliss Buxton of Fetter Lane widow
Mary Biddle of Fetter Lane, spinster
Ann Biddle of Windsor, spinster
Hester Hughes of Warminster, spinster
Martha Painter wife of John of Basing Lane, plumber (exec)
Thomas Walkden of Grays Inn, gent
Jane Capstack wife of William of Cliffords Inn, gent
Witnesses Edw. Wilson, Wm Capstack jnr

Misc

Canterbury Peter. In memory of | Mary | relict of John Pechey esq. late of I the Holmes, Soham, | Cambridgeshire. | She died on the 30th of January 1837 ] aged 83 ycers. | Also of six of her grand children | infants, deposited in the same vault | children of the | Rev. John Pechey Francis, m.a. | and Mary his wife, | also of Julia, their youngest | daughter | who died on the 26th September 1839 | aged 14 years and S months. | also of Marv, the wife of the [ above named Rev. John Pechey Francis | who died on the 24th February 1840 | aged 58 years. Also of the alK)ve named | Rev. John Pechey Francis, j Rector of St. Peter’s, and vicar of Holy Cross Westgate 50 years | he died on the 28th of March 1855. | aged 75. } - j [Capitals, white marble tablet on North Wall of Church (East Eud).] R. H. Edleston. [22]

Sources

  1. ↑ Electoral Register: "UK, Poll Books and Electoral Registers, 1538-1893"
    Original data: London, England, UK and London Poll Books. London, England: London Metropolitan Archives and Guildhall Library. Images produced by permission of London Metropolitan Archives (City of London Corporation). The City of London gives no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for the purpose of the information provided. Images may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB via - www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/lma. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2410 #4561354 (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Name: Martin Wilkin; Poll Year: 1705; Parish or Rectory: Soham.
  2. ↑ Baptism: "Cambridgeshire Baptisms"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Richard Pechey baptism on 21 Jul 1762 (born 1762), son of John & Elizabeth, in Cambridgeshire, England.
  3. ↑ Burial: "England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
    Original data: England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013; FHL Film Number: 887395
    Ancestry uk Record 9840 #5108300 (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Richard Peachey burial (died in about 1785) on 19 May 1785 in Soham, Cambridge, England.
  4. ↑ PROB 11/1132/198 Description: Will of Richard Pechy or Pechey, Gentleman of Soham , Cambridgeshire Date: 23 July 1785 Held by: The National Archives, Kew
  5. ↑ Marriage: "Norfolk, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
    Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers; Reference: PD 28/62
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61043 #900961384 (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Elizabeth Pechey marriage to John Horn on 23 Jul 1769 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.
  6. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages 1538-1973"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Mary Pechey marriage to John Francis on 19 Jan 1779 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
  7. ↑ Marriage: "Surrey Strays Marriage Index"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Sarah Peachey marriage to James Merest on 17 Jan 1781 in West Wratting, Cambridgeshire, England.
  8. ↑ Marriage: "Cambridgeshire Marriages"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Sarah Peachey marriage to James Merest on 17 Jan 1781 in West Wratting, Cambridgeshire, England.
    First name(s) Miss Sarah Last name Peachey Birth year - Marriage year 1781 Marriage day 17 Marriage month Jan Spouse's first name(s) James Spouse's last name Merest Place West Wratting Groom's first name(s) Rev James Groom's last name MEREST Groom's marital status bac Groom's occupation clerk Groom's residence of Chertsey Surrey Bride's first name(s) Miss Sarah Bride's last name PEACHEY Bride's marital status sp Bride's residence otp By licence or banns by lic County Cambridgeshire Country England Record set Cambridgeshire Marriages Category Birth, Marriage, Death & Parish Records Subcategory Parish Marriages Collections from England, Great Britain
  9. ↑ Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
    The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1726
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5111 #441382 (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Will of The Reverend James Merest, granted probate on 23 May 1827. Died about 1827 in Wortham, Suffolk, England.
  10. ↑ Baptism: "England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 August 2023)
    John Peachey baptism on 30 Sep 1766, son of John & Elizabeth, in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
  11. ↑ Marriage: "Norfolk, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938"
    Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers; Reference: PD 1/9
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61043 #1811081 (accessed 6 August 2023)
    John Pechy marriage to Elizabeth Peachy on 14 Sep 1760 in Norwich, St Mary at Coslany, Norfolk, England.
  12. ↑ Burial: "Cambridgeshire Burials"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Richard Pechey burial (died in 1766) on 22 Sep 1766 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
  13. ↑ Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
    The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 746
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5111 #619115 (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Will of John Pechey, granted probate on 30 Apr 1746. Died about 1746 in Heyshott, Sussex, England.
  14. ↑ Burial: "National Burial Index For England & Wales"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Wm Peachey burial (died in 1791 at age 28) on 2 Jun 1791 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
  15. ↑ Baptism: "England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 August 2023)
    William Pechey baptism on 9 Mar 1763, son of Richard Pechey & Elizabeth, in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
  16. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages 1538-1973"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 5 August 2023)
    William Pechey marriage to Sophia Fuller on 13 Jun 1787 in Meldreth, Cambridgeshire, England.
  17. ↑ PROB 11/801/205 Description: Will of Martin Wilkin, Gentleman of Soham , Cambridgeshire Date: 21 April 1753 Held by: The National Archives, Kew
  18. ↑ Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
    The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 801
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5111 #478329 (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Will of Martin Wilkin, granted probate on 21 Apr 1753. Died about 1753 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
  19. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007566402; FHL microfilm: 989982; Record number: 72; Packet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: NJKL-L5T (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Martin Wilkin marriage to Sarah Stearn on 12 Jan 1732 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom.
  20. ↑ Burial: "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007567431; FHL microfilm: 989610; Record number: 122; Packet letter: D
    FamilySearch Record: JC5B-MJ7 (accessed 5 August 2023)
    Martin Wilkin burial on 16 Apr 1753 in Soham, Cambridgeshire, England.
  21. ↑ Will: "England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858"
    The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 911
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5111 #322748 (accessed 6 August 2023)
    Will of Sarah Pechey, granted probate on 21 Aug 1765. Died about 1765 in London.
  22. ↑ The East Anglian; Or, Notes and Queries on Subjects Connected With the Counties of Suffolk, Cambridge, Essex and Norfolk 1889 - 1890: Vol 3 Publication date 1889 - 1890 Publisher Open Court Publishing Co




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