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William Suffolk (bef. 1707 - bef. 1773)

William Suffolk
Born before in Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire, Englandmap
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of — married 8 Jun 1731 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, Englandmap
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Died before at about age 66 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, Englandmap
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Biography

William was born about 1706/7. He is probably the son of John Suffolk and Elizabeth who was christened on 26 Jan 1706/7 in Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire, England.[1]

By 1730, William was a master cordwainer. He took on John Suffolk, son of John, as an apprentice cordwainer for a premium of £4.[2]

In 1741, he took on another apprentice, Thomas Randle, son of Thomas; this time for £5.[3]

William Suffolk married Eliz. Mountfort on 8 Jun 1731 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.[4]

He was buried on 19 December 1773 in Nuneaton.[5]

His will was proved in the Lichfield Consistory Court on 8 April 1774.[6]

Key details:

  • Described as "William Suffolk of Nuneaton in the County of Warwick Cordwainer"
  • Wife Elizabeth (sole executrix)
  • Made 28 February 1771
  • William signed his own name (rather than just making his mark)
  • Probate was granted to Elizabeth Suffolk, widow, on 8 April 1774 at Coventry
  • Value under 5 pounds

His widow, Elizabeth, died two years later, at which time five of their children were still living, being mentioned in her will.[7]

Research Notes

Possible Baptism

There are no likely baptisms in the parish of Nuneaton. While there is a William Suffolk baptised 15 November 1715 at Nuneaton, this person would be too young to be a master cordwainer by 1730. Also quite young to be married in 1731.

Extending the search to adjoining parishes, there is a William Suffolk baptised on 26 January 1706/7 in Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire.[8] His parents were John and Elizabeth, although based on dates they cannot be John Suffolk and Elizabeth Broadneck who married in Nuneaton on 15 August 1707. It seems there were two couples with the same names having children at the same time. One couple in Nuneaton and one in Chilvers Coton.

With regard to the above information, he is probably not the Will. Suffolk, son of John Suffolk and Elizabeth Broadneck, christened on 15 Nov 1715 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.[9] Elizabeth (Broadneck) Suffolk (bef.1673-) has been removed as mother and her husband John Suffolk (bef.1685-) has been removed as father. The christening has been adjusted with the new information.Hardman-1532 14:10, 31 January 2021 (UTC)

Children

Children christened to a William Suffolk and Elizabeth in Nuneaton, Warwickshire after 8 Jun 1731:

5 Mar 1731 Mary[10]
1 Jul 1733 Joseph[11]
1 Jan 1734 Samuel[12]
25 Dec 1737 Thomas[13]
4 May 1738 David[14]
21 Sep 1740 William[15]
23 Mar 1745 Eliz.[16]

Children christened to a William Suffolk in Nuneaton after 8 Jun 1731:

May 1732 Sarah[17]
19 Jun 1743 Sarah[18]

Possible Deaths

There are three possible burials for William Suffolk in Nuneaton (several other burials for William Suffolk refer to children, so have been discounted).

Possible burials:

A William Suffolk was buried on 19 Dec 1773 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.[19]
A William Suffolk was buried on 28 Aug 1776 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.[20]
A William Suffolk was buried on 22 Aug 1782 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.[21]

Possible wife’s burial:

An Elizabeth Suffolk, wife of William Suffolk, was buried on 16 Feb 1762 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.[22]

Possible Wills

There are three potential wills for this William Suffolk, corresponding to the three potential burial records above.

1) William Suffolk of Nuneaton, cordwainer, proved 8 April 1774[23]

Key details:

  • Described as "William Suffolk of Nuneaton in the County of Warwick Cordwainer"
  • Wife Elizabeth (sole executrix)
  • Made 28 February 1771
  • William signed his own name (rather than just making his mark)
  • Probate was granted to Elizabeth Suffolk, widow, on 8 April 1774 at Coventry
  • Value under 5 pounds

2) William Suffolk of Nuneaton, farmer, proved 11 October 1776[24]

Key details:

  • Described as "William Suffolk of the Parish of Nuneaton in the County of Warwick Farmer"
  • Wife Elizabeth (sole executrix)
  • Son William
  • Daughter Mary Spencer
  • Most of estate to wife Elizabeth for "the supporting and bringing up of My Family"
  • Made 23 August 1776
  • William made his mark (rather than signing his name)
  • Probate was granted to Elizabeth Suffolk, widow, on 11 October 1776 at Coventry
  • Value under 20 pounds

3) William Suffolk of Nuneaton, stage carrier, proved 4 October 1782[25]

Key details:

  • Described as "William Suffolk of Nuneaton in the County of Warwick Stage Carrier"
  • Wife Elizabeth (sole executrix)
  • Eldest son Richard
  • Son William
  • Daughter Ann, wife of William Davis
  • Daughter Elizabeth
  • Daughter Mary
  • Daughter Susanna
  • Made 26 July 1782
  • William signed his own name (rather than just making his mark)
  • Probate was granted to Elizabeth Suffolk, widow, on 4 October 1782 at Coventry
  • Value under 300 pounds

This William married Elizabeth Clark at Nuneaton on 12 June 1762. He is described as a "carrier" on the marriage record.[26]

Correct Burial and Will

The correct burial is the one on 19 December 1773 and the correct will is that of William Suffolk, cordwainer, proved 8 April 1774. The reasoning is:

1) The will for Elizabeth Suffolk, widow, proved 4 September 1776, lists 5 children. These children correspond to the baptism records for the children of William Suffolk and Elizabeth Mumford/Montfort who married in 1731.

2) Elizabeth's will was proved before the wills of the other William Suffolks (11 October 1776 and 4 October 1782). So she must be the widow of the first William Suffolk, will proved 8 April 1774.

3) Noting that the three burials for William Suffolk in Nuneaton noted above are the only reasonable possibilities in that parish.

Possible siblings

Children christened to a John Suffolk and Elizabeth in Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire between 1695-1730

26 jan 1706 William[27]
6 Mar 1708 Robt[28]
30 Dec 1711 John[29]
10 Oct 1713 Richard[30]
24 Feb 1715 Ann[31]
14 Apr 1718 Richd[32]
27 Oct 1723 Eliz[33]

Looking for parents

Given the possible siblings, the marriage between John Suffolk and Elizabeth probably took place shortly before 1706 since no children were christened to them between 1695-1706. Searched FS for such a marriage without success.Hardman-1532 14:31, 31 January 2021 (UTC)

Sources

  1. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-6B8 : 13 March 2019), William Suffolk, 26 Jan 1706; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  2. ↑ "Britain, Country Apprentices 1710-1808," database, Findmypast (https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ : accessed 31 January 2021), link to transcript (subscription); citing Society of Genealogists vol. 29 p. 5661 no. 225736.
  3. ↑ "Britain, Country Apprentices 1710-1808," database, Findmypast (https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ : accessed 31 January 2021), link to transcript (subscription); citing Society of Genealogists vol. 25 p. 4808 no. 168783.
  4. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NV47-WVW : 13 March 2020), William Suffolk, 1731.
  5. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXS-LK7 : 13 March 2019), William Suffolk, 19 Dec 1773; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Burial, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  6. ↑ Lichfield Consistory Court, will of William Suffolk of Nuneaton, proved 8 April 1774; "Staffordshire, Dioceses Of Lichfield And Coventry Wills And Probate 1521-1860," database with images, Findmypast (https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ : accessed 31 January 2021), link to image (subscription); citing "Original wills, administrations, inventories" (Smith-Z, 1774) Staffordshire County Council.
  7. ↑ Lichfield Consistory Court, will of Elizabeth Suffolk of Nuneaton, proved 4 September 1776; "Staffordshire, Dioceses Of Lichfield And Coventry Wills And Probate 1521-1860," database with images, Findmypast (https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ : accessed 31 January 2021), link to image (subscription); citing "Original wills, administrations, inventories" (S-Z, 1776) Staffordshire County Council.
  8. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-6B8 : 13 March 2019), William Suffolk, 26 Jan 1706; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  9. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQTC-GLD : 21 March 2020), Will. Suffolk, 1715.
  10. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGB9-3XK : 21 March 2020), Mary Suffolk, 1731.
  11. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGBM-451 : 21 March 2020), William Suffolk in entry for Joseph Suffolk, 1733.
  12. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGBM-W8Z : 21 March 2020), William Suffolk in entry for Samuel Suffolk, 1734.
  13. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGBM-2LT : 21 March 2020), Thomas Suffolk, 1737.
  14. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWC1-558 : 21 March 2020), William Suffolk in entry for David Suffolk, 1738.
  15. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQTC-GLF : 21 March 2020), William Suffolk in entry for William Suffolk, 1740.
  16. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3WW-9M1 : 21 March 2020), William Suffolk in entry for Eliz. Suffolk, 1745.
  17. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWC1-5JW : 21 March 2020), William Suffolk in entry for Sarah Suffolk, 1732.
  18. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGBM-XZW : 21 March 2020), William Suffolk in entry for Sarah Suffolk, 1743.
  19. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXS-LK7 : 13 March 2019), William Suffolk, 19 Dec 1773; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Burial, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  20. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXS-5YJ : 13 March 2019), William Suffolk, 28 Aug 1776; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Burial, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  21. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHX3-MK3 : 13 March 2019), Willm Suffolk, 22 Aug 1782; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Burial, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  22. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXS-CGQ : 13 March 2019), Eliz Suffolk, 16 Feb 1762; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Burial, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  23. ↑ Lichfield Consistory Court, will of William Suffolk of Nuneaton, proved 8 April 1774; "Staffordshire, Dioceses Of Lichfield And Coventry Wills And Probate 1521-1860," database with images, Findmypast (https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ : accessed 31 January 2021), link to image (subscription); citing "Original wills, administrations, inventories" (Smith-Z, 1774) Staffordshire County Council.
  24. ↑ Lichfield Consistory Court, will of William Suffolk of Nuneaton, proved 11 October 1776; "Staffordshire, Dioceses Of Lichfield And Coventry Wills And Probate 1521-1860," database with images, Findmypast (https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ : accessed 31 January 2021), link to image (subscription); citing "Original wills, administrations, inventories" (S-Z, 1776) Staffordshire County Council.
  25. ↑ Lichfield Consistory Court, will of William Suffolk of Nuneaton, proved 4 October 1782; "Staffordshire, Dioceses Of Lichfield And Coventry Wills And Probate 1521-1860," database with images, Findmypast (https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ : accessed 31 January 2021), link to image (subscription); citing "Original wills, administrations, inventories" (Q-Z, 1782) Staffordshire County Council.
  26. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-3BY : 13 March 2019), William Suffolk and Elizabeth Clark, 12 Jun 1762; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Marriage, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  27. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-6B8 : 13 March 2019), William Suffolk, 26 Jan 1706; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  28. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-6Q8 : 13 March 2019), Robt Suffolk, 06 Mar 1708; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  29. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-X83 : 13 March 2019), John Suffolk, 30 Dec 1711; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  30. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-JT7 : 13 March 2019), Richard Suffolk, 10 Oct 1713; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  31. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-23D : 13 March 2019), Ann Suffolk, 24 Feb 1715; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  32. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-XHR : 13 March 2019), Richd Suffolk, 14 Apr 1718; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.
  33. ↑ "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VHXQ-LB4 : 13 March 2019), Eliz Suffolk, 27 Oct 1723; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Christening, Chilvers-Coton, Warwickshire, England, Warwick County Record Office, England.




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