Rebecca (Wallis) Hungerford (1606 - abt. 1681)

Born 1606 in England

Wife of Thomas Hungerford — married 5 Oct 1648 in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England

Descendants

Biography

Research Notes

Thomas has been rumored to be the emigree to New England, possibly a lawyer, but Hoare has the son of John Hungerford of Cadenham has this descent:^[1]

Thomas, 2nd son, m. Rebecca Walleis and had issue:

1. John, of the Temple d. 1681 m. Mary Hungerford, da. of Francis Hungerford of Reading 1 da. Mary Hungerford who m. G. Wyche, Esq.
2. Thomas, of Bristol 1s. Abraham (dsp 1720)
3. Elizabeth
4. Mary m. Stephen Bate of Horsemunden, Kent

Rebecca's will proved 1681 mentions her son Thomas (under 21), daughters Elizabeth and Mary, daughter-in-law Mary (widow of her son John), their daughter Mary, and her kinsman, Henry Wallis, overseer. ^[2]

Sources

• England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1940

• England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906

1. ↑ Hoare, Hungerfordiana p. 21
2. ↑ Name: Rebecca Hungerford Probate Date: 20 May 1681 Residence: Trowbridge, Wiltts Source Citation The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 366