Difference between revisions of "Family:Whitney, Walter (s1550-1608)"
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was born say 1550, and died between 25 Jul and 11 Aug 1608, when his will was dated and proved. | was born say 1550, and died between 25 Jul and 11 Aug 1608, when his will was dated and proved. | ||
| − | He married firstly, 19 Jan 1571/2, St. Andrews, Holborn, London, '''Margaret Stoks'''. | + | He married firstly, 19 Jan 1571/2, St. Andrews, Holborn, London, '''Margaret Stoks'''. She died in 1585. Margery Whitney, bur. 7 Aug 1585, St. Andrew Holborn, London, wife of Walter Whitney.{{ref|1}} |
| − | On 3 Dec 1596, Walter Whitney, of St. Bride's, London, Plasterer, & '''Margaret (-----) Cotton''', of same, widow of Thomas Cotton, late of same, Draper, obtained a marriage license.{{ref| | + | On 3 Dec 1596, Walter Whitney, of St. Bride's, London, Plasterer, & '''Margaret (-----) Cotton''', of same, widow of Thomas Cotton, late of same, Draper, obtained a marriage license.{{ref|2}} |
Citizen and plasterer of London. | Citizen and plasterer of London. | ||
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1. {{note|1}} [[Archive:Marriage Licenses, London|Sir George J. Armytage and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Allegations for Marriage Licences Issued by the Bishop of London, 1520 to [1828] (London: The Harleian Society, 1887)]], p. 235. | 1. {{note|1}} [[Archive:Marriage Licenses, London|Sir George J. Armytage and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Allegations for Marriage Licences Issued by the Bishop of London, 1520 to [1828] (London: The Harleian Society, 1887)]], p. 235. | ||
| − | 2. Will, Commissary Court of London, 1608. | + | 2. {{note|2}} [[Archive:Parish Registers, London, England]] |
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| + | 3. Will, Commissary Court of London, 1608. | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:25, 3 December 2022
Walter Whitney (-----), son of ----- and Jane (-----) Whitney, was born say 1550, and died between 25 Jul and 11 Aug 1608, when his will was dated and proved.
He married firstly, 19 Jan 1571/2, St. Andrews, Holborn, London, Margaret Stoks. She died in 1585. Margery Whitney, bur. 7 Aug 1585, St. Andrew Holborn, London, wife of Walter Whitney.[1]
On 3 Dec 1596, Walter Whitney, of St. Bride's, London, Plasterer, & Margaret (-----) Cotton, of same, widow of Thomas Cotton, late of same, Draper, obtained a marriage license.[2]
Citizen and plasterer of London.
Will dated July 25, 1608; proved August 11, 1608. Desires to be buried in the church of St. Bridget, alias St. Brides, where he is a parishioner. Bequeaths to the poor of St. Brides 40s. To his mother, Jane Grinsell, the new wife of John Grinsell, £6, 13s. 4d. To his brother Thomas Whitney, dwelling at York, £6, 13s. 4d., and one jewel of gold that was given to testator by his cousin Jeffrey Whitney. To his brother Thomas Grinsell, of London, Ironmonger, £6, 13s. 4d., and his best cloak or a mourning cloak, at his choice, and his best Flanders hose. To the company of Plasterers, 40s. for a repast or supper after his burial. To his cousin Arundel, a book; and to cousin Elizabeth Arundel, his wife, a book of Emblems; and to their six children, each 5s. in gold. To Elizabeth Whitney, 5s. Several bequests or apparel and household stuff, and a musical instrument called a gittern. Appoints his wife Margaret executrix.
Children of Walter and Margaret (Stoks) Whitney, if any, unknown.
Children of Walter and Margaret (-----)(Cotton) Whitney, if any, unknown.
Notes
There was a Thomas Cotton who married, 13 Feb 1593, Goostrey-cum-Barnshaw, Cheshire, Margaret Baskervyle. It is possible that his widow could be the bride of Walter Whitney above.
References
1. ^ Sir George J. Armytage and Joseph Lemuel Chester, Allegations for Marriage Licences Issued by the Bishop of London, 1520 to [1828] (London: The Harleian Society, 1887), p. 235.
2. ^ Archive:Parish Registers, London, England
3. Will, Commissary Court of London, 1608.
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