Thomas Speed

Born [date unknown] in Cheshire, England

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Died 1805 in Aldford, Cheshire, England

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Biography

Thomas married Catherine Humstone on 9 February 1761 in Aldford, Cheshire. The bishop's transcript of the parish register records "Thomas Speed of the parish of Tilston & Catherine Humerstone of the parish of Aldford married by Banns ye 3d day of February".^[1]

He was buried on 5 September 1805 at Aldford, Cheshire, and entered in the burial register as "Thomas Speed of Aldford".^[2]

He left a will dated 22 May 1805, which described him as "Thomas Speed of Aldford Hall in the County of Chester Farmer". His will referred to two properties: (1) his "Interest in the Farm which [he held] under the Right Honorable Earl Grosvenor" and (2) his "Leasehold Estate under Samuel Holt of Churton in the County of Chester Esquire".^[3] He divided his estate between:

• his eldest son John Speed -- to receive £460 and a share of his farm
• his daughters Mary, Elizabeth and Catherine Speed -- to receive £200 each and a share of his farm
• his wife Catherine -- to receive an a annuity of £15 oer year
• his son Samuel Speed -- to receive £10 and his leasehold estate held under Samuel Holt of Churton
• his son Thomas -- to receive one shilling
• his son Charles Speed -- to receive such sum of money which, together with the sums already paid to him, amounted to £700^[3]

His will was proved on 15 February 1806 by his sons John Speed and Samuel Speed, the two executors.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ "Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Bishop's Transcripts Marriages 1576-1906", FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Record, Thomas Speed, marriage to Catherine Hamstone, 9 Feb 1761, Aldford, Cheshire.
2. ↑ "Cheshire Diocese Of Chester Bishop's Transcripts Burials 1576-1906", FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Record, Thomas Speed, burial, 5 Sep 1805. Aldford, Cheshire.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} "England, Cheshire Probate Records, 1492-1940", FamilySearch; FindMyPast. Entry for Thomas Speed, Aldford Hall,1806. A transcript is here.