Robert Webster (abt. 1729 - 1800)

Born about Aug 1729 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England

Husband of Sarah Plaxton — married 7 Mar 1753 in Kirk Ella, near Hull, Yorkshire, England

Husband of Ann Maddison — married 10 Apr 1763 in Holy Trinity Church, Hull, Yorkshire, England

Descendants

Died 24 Dec 1800 at about age 71 in Hull or Thorpe Bassett, Yorkshire, England

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Biography

Died 24 DEC 1800. Hull or Thorpe Bassett Yks Eng. ^[1][2][3]

Baptism: 02 SEP 1729. St John's Beverley (Beverely Minster). ^[4][5]

Buried 28 DEC 1800. Hull Holy Trinity. ^[6]

Occupation: Schoolmaster. 1757 Note: See baptism of William. Curate Walkington, nr Beverley Yks Eng. 26 SEP 1757. ^[7][8] Curate Skidby. FROM 1758 TO 1762. ^[9] Curate Holy Trinity Church Hull. 1762-1800^[10][11] Rector All Saints Thorpe Bassett E Yorks. 07 JUN 1771- 1800. ^[12][13]

Note: Possible first wives: MARY MOORE m. Robert Webster 25 OCT 1751 Hull Holy Trinity (IGI and Holy Trinity letter, possible dau Mary). SARAH PLAXTON (of Beverley) m. Robert Webster 07 MAR 1753 Kirk Ella. HANNAH KITE m. Robert Webster 21 SEP 1755 Hull Holy Trinity. 2 A Thomas Kite Webster marries at Hull HT 07 Jul 1816 (IGI Batch M107481). The Rev. ROBERT WEBSTER, Rector of Thorp Bassett, and Curate, during a period of thirty- eight years, of the Holy-Trinity Church, was a native of Beverley. He published, in 1771, "A Sermon preached on Whitsunday, in the " Church of the Holy -Trinity of Kingston-upon-Hull;" and, in 1781, "A Discourse, delivered in the Church of the Holy-Trinity of Kingston-upon-Hull, on the 2 1st of February, 1781, the day appointed for a general Fast.'* Mr. Webster died on the 24th day of December, 1800, in the seventy-third year of his age, leaving behind him, in MS., an unfinished Translation of Boethius de Consolatione Philosophise. [From: An Address Delivered to the Literary and Philosophical Society at Kingston-upon-Hull, November 5 1830, by Charles Frost. Pub'd I Wilson, Lowgate, 1831. Pp 46-47. Found at: http:/www.archive.org/stream/addressdelivered00frosaddressdelivered00fros_djvu.txt]. True Briton (started 1793) (London, England), Tuesday, April 10, 1798 Rev Robert Webster of Hull contributed £5 5s for the defence of the country. On 2 October 1760, an "Edwd, S of Robt Webster, Clerk" is recorded in the burial register of Sculcoates Church, Hull. This name would make sense, in tribute to Robert's father, but why at Sculcoates?.

Marriage Husband Robert Webster. Wife Sarah Plaxton. Child: Mary Webster. Child: William Webster. Marriage 07 MAR 1753. Kirk Ella, nr Hull. ^[14][15]

Husband Robert Webster. Wife Ann Maddison. Child: Deborah Webster. Child: Ann Webster. Child: Robert Webster. Child: George Webster. Child: John Webster. Child: Henry Webster. Child: Sarah Webster. Child: Richard Webster. Child: Elizabeth Webster. Child: Robert Webster. Marriage 10 APR 1763. Holy Trinity Church Hull. ^[16]

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S174 Hull Advertiser 27 Dec 1800 DEATHS. On Wednesday last, in the 73rd year of his age, the Rev. Robert Webster, Rector of Thorpe-Bassett, in this county, and curate of Holy Trinity Church in this town. This latter office he had held upwards of 38 years, and discharged its laborious duties, as long as strength permitted, with diligence and fidelity.
2. ↑ Source: #S174 The Gentleman's Magazine January 1801. p.280 At Hull, aged 73, Rev. Robert Webster, rector of Thorpe Bassett, and upwards of 30 years curate of Trinity Church Hull. [Obituary, with Anecdotes, of remarkable Persons. [Mar 1801.]
3. ↑ Source: #S174 The Monthly Magazine, or, British Register, Vol 11, p.81 In his 73d year, the Rev. Robert Webster, rector of Thorp Basset, in this county, and upwards of 38 years curate of Trinity Church ; the laborious duties ... Note: Unable to view whole article.
4. ↑ Source: #S202 Clergy Ordination Papers - 1762 folder Note: See 1762 Occupation
5. ↑ Source: #S201 Beverley 1729 Sepr 2nd. Robert Son of Edward Webster Heel maker Note: The citing of this baptism in Robert's ordination records confirms that his father was Edward Webster, heelmaker.
6. ↑ Source: #S201 Burials 1689-1792 1800. Dec 28. Revd Robert Webster, Curate of this Church 38 Yrs & 9 months
7. ↑ Source: #S242 http://www.theclergydatabase.org.uk/cce/apps/DisplayAppointment.jsp?CDBAppRedID= Cleric Detail Surname: Webster Forename: Robert Title: Qualification: University: College: Year: Event Type: Licensing Date: 26/9/1757 Office/Status: Curate Clerical Status: Location: Walkington//York Source: BI Inst. AB 14 (Act Book) Ordinary / Jurisdiction: Gilbert, John/York 1757-1761 Description: Stipend: £30 Patron Type: Clerical Patron Surname: Hancock Forename: Randle Gender: Male Office: Rector of Walkington.
8. ↑ Source: #S242 http://www.theclergydatabase.org.uk/cce/apps/DisplaySubscription.jsp?CDBSubscrID Cleric Detail Surname Webster Forename Robert Title Deacon Qualification University College Year Event Type Type Appointment Date 26/9/1757 Office/Status Curate Clerical Status Location Walkington// Source BI Sub. Bk 28 (Subscription Book) Bishop Gilbert, John/York 1757-1761 Note: This seems to mean that he was a Deacon when appointed Curate
9. ↑ Source: #S201 Note: From the parish registers of Skidby, a parochial chapel of the parish of Cottingham, close to Walkington and Beverley, Robert Webster Curate signs entries from 1758 to 1762. In 1762, Robert Webster was appointed to Holy Trinity, Hull.
10. ↑ Source: #S246 http://www.theclergydatabase.org.uk/cce/apps/DisplayAppointment.jsp?CDBAppRedID= Curate, appointment record by licence 13/9/1762, Stipend £60. Patron nominator Arthur Robinson, vicar of Kingston upon Hull Holy Trinity Note: [Source Borthwick Inst AB14 (Act Book)]
11. ↑ Source: #S202 Clergy Ordination papers - 1762 Folder 1) A note from Thos. Lewthwaite, minister of St John's Beverley: "Robert son of Edward Webster was baptized September 2nd in the year 1729 as appears in the parish register of St John in Beverley which was examined this 11th day of August 1762." 2) A testimonial from Thos. Lewthwaite, Sam. Johnston vicar of St Mary's, Beverley and William Ward vicar of Scawby (sic. -Scalby. Church Database ID 104651 - Master of Beverley Grammar School 1751-68). They testify from personal knowledge over the last 4 years and upwards that he hath lived piously, soberly, honestly, etc. 3) A certificate from Arthur Robinson vicar of Holy Trinity, Kingston upon Hull to appoint Robert Webster as curate at £60 a year. Dated 12th August 1762.
12. ↑ Source: #S202 A.B. 15, p.85 Robert Webster instituted 7 June 1771: presented by Sarah Thompson otherwise Dawes of York, widow. Died 1801.
13. ↑ Source: #S246 http://www.theclergydatabase.org.uk/cce/apps/DisplayAppointment.jsp?CDBAppRedID= Webster, Robert 1801 Vac (Death) Rector Cleric Detail Surname Webster Forename Robert Title Qualification University College Year Event Type Reason Death Date 25/5/1801 Office/Status Rector Clerical Status Location Thorp Bassett//Yorks Source BI Inst. AB 17 (Act Book) Ordinary / Jurisdiction Markham, William/York 1777-1807 Description
14. ↑ Source: #S201 FreeReg.org Kirk Ella, East Yorks By License, Robert Webster of St Johns Psh Beverley, Bachelor, Sarah Plaxton of St Mary's Psh Beverley, Spinster
15. ↑ Source: #S201 Parish Register of Kirk Ella. Page 147 Married 1753. Mar 7-53 Robt Webster of St John's Beverley Bat: & Sarah Plaxton of St Mary's ibid sp. Lic. fm. Ditto. Wm Huntington Vicr. Note: I think Lic fm Ditto means Licence from Wm Huntington. Web site: http://www.archive.org/details/publications00yorkgoog (Archive Books)
16. ↑ Source: #S201 Hull Holy Trinity Robert Webster, aged 30; Ann Madison, aged 22, both of Hull. By Licence. 10 April 1763 Note: Hull HT register for 13 April 1763 and Webster is described therein as a widower.

• Source: S174
• Source: S201 Parish Register
• Source: S202 The Borthwick Institute of Historical Research, York
• Source: S242
• Source: S246 http://www.theclergydatabase.org.uk Italicized: Y